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'' a '•f 7 aa 4 * * ■ 7 z *- •r t1 a A -• - ’.1. - • a -ft w r •1 1 / •. -* • :ll ’i •t' I1 �--- -’W— mJ HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY "I 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Hastings Public Library 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 SL -Aj ••J I S/N A a 1 7 News 5 1 "z? ■fl fl ■ ------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas .oM 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 1/January 3, 2006 Freeport soldier killed in Iraq A )luow bna qsafl > lisd) M oril ni iaG al sdl jnam nsriv/ HfiO bisuE) drums all through middle school and high school. I think he even had a snare drum over in Iraq with him,” said Candace. Don remembers some of the activities the two enjoyed together and the plans Dane had made for his life once he finished his tour of duty. “He played golf with me, we went fishing, hunting and he got into paint ball quite a bit. Another big thing in his life was cars. He told me when he got back he wanted to finish his degree because he wanted to be a mechanic.” Dane was taking automo­ tive classes at Grand Rapids Community College before he was deployed. Candace said it was through one of Dane's pro­ fessors at GRCC that he first became interested in joining. “He was taking an auto body finishing class, and there was a teacher there that was in the guard and talked with him about it. He was influenced by Matt Oliver. tThey were good friends in school and his father Sgt. Maj. Brian Oliver. They (Dane and Matt) and Joe Brown from Middleville, the three of them went in togeth­ er.” With a daughter already in the Air Force, Candace was Carver was a member of the 1st battalion 125th regiment of the Michigan National prepared for the life of a mil­ Guard and took part in daily patrols during his tour of duty. itary mother but she wanted to make sure that Dane was prepared as well. “This was after 9-11 so they knew of the risks. They ■ were aware they could be ■ called to active at any time. As long as my kids could tell me they were prepared for a war, because one could be Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A Christmas day e-mail would be the last time Don and Candace Carver of Freeport would hear from their son Dane, serving with the Michigan National Guard in Iraq. Dane, an E4 specialist in the 1st battalions 125th regi­ ment, was killed Dec. 26 when the Humvee in which he was riding came under small arms fire while con­ ducting surveillance and observation operations west of Baghdad, in Khalidiyah. “He was in the specialized infantry and ran patrols and tried to deter any insurgent activity. That's a heck of a job,” said Don in a recent interview. Dane joined the guard just over two years ago and had become engaged to Karla Holwerda of Grand Rapids soon after. A 2003 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and brother to older twin sisters, Dane played percussion in the band, skills he took with him to Iraq. “He loved being part of the band at Middleville. He was a drum major for a coupie of years and played ft tt CA Specialist Dane O. Carver called overnight, all we can do is give them our support. He knew what he was up against and he was prepared for it.” His mother has fond mem­ ories of Dane's childhood and was proud of the man he had become. “He was a good kid, a fun kid to have around. Karla always called him a good mediator, and he was. He was easygoing and had a fun nature." During the six months he was stationed oversees Dane saw many positive things that were taking place, things he felt many people back home weren't getting a chance to see. “He spoke about the fact that it made the troops feel bad that the media wasn't portraying the good things going on there. He felt they were making a difference and helping people achieve freedom and have a better life,” said Don. Although the life of a sol­ dier is far from easy, Don said his son made the best of the situation and held onto his good nature and faith in God. “He spoke to me that he felt God was with him in this, and he had faith in God through this. He was very upbeat and positive about it, to the point that he said, ‘They're shooting at us everyday dad, but that’s our job.’ ” < < I j See soldier, page 11 ■ A TK schools’ future topic of Jan. 19 meeting ■ * fl f I • • J Mt . * & •> -v —■ r] * 1 aiw — overing the news of Barry County and its five neighboring communities is J-Ad Graphics' mission each week. In 2005, with the combined coverage of the Reminder, Maple Valley News, Lakewood News, Sun and News, Weekender and Hastings Banner, we used nearly 3,000 pages to tell the local stories and show the pictures of you and your neighbors every week all year long. The Sun and News had the equivalent of 523 pages of stories and pictures from the Middleville and Caledonia area. We at J-Ad wish a healthy, prosperous and peaceful year for all our readers and businesses and look forward to covering the Sun and News stories throughout 2006. ■■■■fl The Thornapple Kellogg School District is in the process of forming a new task force to discuss future options dealing with increas­ ing student enrollment. This group is being planned well in advance of the next bond issue to allow time to study all options in dealing with growth in the district. The task force will be charged with reviewing the current grade level configu­ ration and how future growth could impact this alignment of a kindergarten-first grade building, a second and third grade building, a fourth and fifth grade building, a middle school and a high school. Other future needs such as the auditorium, maximum size of buildings, pool, etc. will also be discussed. A meeting to discuss these topics and forming the task­ force will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 in the Middle School, room 1616. Anyone interested in serving on the task force, please call the administration office at 269-795-5521. I < < < I e W I I In This Issue • Village Players plan next offering Feb. 10-25 • TK hosts financial aid night Jan. 5 • TAPRC to host second family fun night Jan. 11 • ArtFest shows off TK student talent • Membership fees for TAPP stay the same i J j 1 j * I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006 Looking back and looking forward Thornapple Township came to an agreement with its fire and EMT employees, but lost part of its contract coverage with Irving Township. Chief Mark Marentette resigned and was replaced by David Middleton in a parttime capacity. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer For Irving, Thomapple, Yankee Springs town­ ships and the Villages of Freeport, Middleville and Orangeville, this was a year of change. Irving residents voted against a new fire sta- r .v received a reprieve to 2008 on meeting the arsenic requirements set by the federal govern­ ment, but the township is still waiting to see if a new well will solve the prob­ lem or if it will take a treatment center estimated to cost $500,000. *V~•> • j"—-■ T r ' ^5J I I : ROAD OSED C 0 !C 5^ r | ■J * .. m •; >■ - ! i Xtn o SiW’1,0 r i*1’. * - •» re - ’<5 -*s’^ ‘ • — i i • ! I 5*-*. •- > Irt^p 9 HTl : '''X X W-i ^s A' ->.r. *7>s •W-' 'w * / *•* * \ XjT • .^5 7. * *** K. 3£ / \ K-.r- x~Wr ■ -X' ■ ;'X f Jf> <2 P < ■' L pC'* 9^ •s - \K C/M * f s* ’ Zx S Ay rt1"* -*« JH ix K f — S’ < Ji Orangeville after more than 19 years of effort held a groundbreaking for a new vil­ lage hall in July of 2005. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for sometime in January 2006. -S’ ■ "Sft *a^:0P5eS rr^ r r/<I The KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER 3 will reopen at 8 a. tn. on Monday, \ \ 3 ' January 2, 2006. Winter semester j I 13 classes will begin on or after r \ January 9th. There is STILL time to I enroll - STILL time to put your new KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE year to wise use by investing in your­ \ self through a quality higher educa­ 3 tion. But. you WILL have to hurry... I r O' time is running short. Visit us online r at www.kellogg.cdu for schedules and registration particulars. We'll see YOU in 2006! Id > * V' >■? r « • x. — —• • « <A' I Certificate and degree programs 1 \ • 2 Plus 2 Transfer Curriculums • High School Dual-Enrollment A- - JJj5j)ilKpegQtDSJS (Sx> • Online Classes r; \X V I 0 C>P A 0 c Q c 6 □ Q J^L • Classes for Professional Development • Allied Health Program Prerequisites • Open-Entry Computer Classes • Learning in Retirement (ILR) Enrichment • MACRAO Agreement (General Education) c> IP V r ik ■■-I? Requirements r gm | CONVENIENCE, AFFORDABILITY and EASE IN TRANSFER Since 1996, Getting yon THERE front HERE! 06623204 through all kinds of upheaval. Manager Ron Howell and Clerk Jean Havenaar survived an effort to oust them from office. Three council members, Floyd Bray, David Newman and Bill 4 Nesbitt, resigned from the council and were replaced by Dick Reyff, Phil VanNoord and Dan Parker. Recreational vehi­ cle woes brought large audiences to meetings. Orangeville finally was able, after almost 20 years of effort, to build a new township hall which should be dedicated this January. The township is also working on a brochure which will tell residents and visitors alike of hiking trails in the area. Freeport hired a second police officer and com­ pleted work on one phase of water system improve­ ment. The annual pancake breakfasts are helping the fire department complete their expansion and new playground equipment graces the park. The effort to create a "Village of Gun Lake" has both proponents and opponents. At the end of the year, little movement on this idea has been seen. The efforts of the Gun Lake Tribe to bring a new casino to the area continue to face opposition and delay. The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Land Trust proposal for the site at the former See 2005f next page ■ J C- * f\ X . *3‘WL K t■ s V ri I —A j ’’V- • "Sa I I I ■->' r - 7^? I A1 r- •5 -J i 'AV I •T“ . ----- - >4 ■ • X f --- Stf; L ji :* •3^ cw V-A I ■ T 3X- The TK follies helped the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association and the TK Education Support Personnel groups raise funds for their annual scholar­ ships in 2005. The groups are already planning the 2006 Follies. Here teachers Holly Heddens and her husband Jared perform a duet, ^SbJE 'siiii kj ft? i. The Stylist at the Stadia ate dedicated to the Art ct Beauty ct todays trends I Mi l- k^,r ■ 4 3 t] » p?- »■ ■ 1 17 § 5 ■ is,. 5 1 'Tri*,-* <.. t s § § HS ♦.> I- It r i i i i i i i i Expires 1/10/06 i I 9954 CHERRY VALLEY, 1^ CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 • (616) 891-1272 20 fcU °off New Clients Any Service ■---- •* 1 The^—^ i C^fudio I | -i - II I 3M.lnc. j I Elite Cohur Superb Stifle . wr !fc > S8i<» - IR i p" �n The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 3 2005, continued from previous page I I . ■1 I <JV. ) 5 >> > I ■. ■ w te ill J i ■ ■ Az - 1 • 6’ I AmPro facility near the Expressway. US-131 However, the battle over this proposed casino is continuing to be waged. The Match-E-Be-NashShe-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the "Gun Lake Tribe" are continuing to negotiate with Governor Jennifer Granholm, but are determined to build the facility even without a state compact. The Thornapple Kellogg School District continues to balance a tight budget and to do "what’s best for kids." Of course, residents in all these communities had to cope with high gasoline prices, news of tragedies due to the tsunami in Southeast Asia and hurri­ canes that ravished and Louisiana Mississippi. Irving Township A year long effort to fire new a build station/township hall kept the members of the Irving of Board Township chased the property as an guidelines for public use of the meeting room at the investment. The township continues new TTES facility. The township planning to face development pres­ sures as new homes are commission is working on approved at the county a new master plan. The J planning commission and township commission and ' i -?.* 3 0? •% Village of built. Work was complet- the i • WitfADH) plannin planning ed on the "German" ceme- Middleville’s rji 9 10 tery so that new burials commission is also work­ —s." I . A ing on a joint planning s could take place there. DIESEL r After months of wran- area. This plan should be k"’ g 8 » Speedway j 7**S; 6 Welcome to-the ■ gling and discussion, available this spring for VILLAGE OF S Irving Township did reach review. ■ , y - a, - _ -— Yankee Springs an agreement on fire servTownship ice with Thornapple ' 1 — — * Water woes plagued Emergency Township Services. The contract Yankee Springs Township 17 was reduced by about in 2005. The township s was I I system $30,000 and and now now covers covers water which $30,000 z only five five sections sections of of the the serves homes in Section only 5^^ i. 12 covered rnvp.red inin the the former former 19 has a new water towe,r ds contract. Irving does get but the effort to meet new 1A ■ on standards a* »• to attend TTES meetings federal as well. arsenic in the water has SB ■i ’ ■ Thornapple Township met a snag. .S-8 Ms* •4^ was >7^ V ■'*The township Work on the agreement 'MW) -WW ^\’7av' with TTES employees always well below the for­ .1*. 1• • took much of the year. mer standard of 50 parts The township also negoti- per million. The new stanThe Village of Middleville installed new signs this year. In addition to the sign the I ated with Irving and dards of 10 parts per mH bon is^ difficult to reach. Price of gasoline pictured behind it shows one of the challenges area residents faced Yankee Springs town-.................. . this year. This sign is planted by volunteers from the Thornapple Garden Club and The township had a new ships on TTES contracts. local girl scout troops which show another of the positive elements of life in this area. township also test well drilled, but an The improved security at the effort to increase water • L- t \ J • 5 rar -I - .4 T - • "r - * A' B z * r * I ' R ! X -< • a • •• t • Midplb^B ■ V-Z ‘ _,w J - *. < : zX • X*«v- 1 "■ ■ _ \ X- ■ ■ I « A*?* & w •■ ■ -A -w-;: - • 9 1 *. «Sb / »‘ - W ** •' J* % ,.yr ” >' * i.r ♦ is.' I a ’-i?: , * > • ».•«* • Zktn x I p t■t 5 s/ r ‘-'j • ■■ ■rv • a.—M ?v 1 •»’* Vt j? * . J *5 ik i'l h 1 s - 4T y .-.I > ? r ft. 4 '4 s & i: •> ■ * — A 02636314 1 * Cep tef Saturday Hours’ Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I I < i I] 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 - i X w»***"*w*^^w«^ ' _______ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. I / •> F1” TPF ■vr-3 -- -VF J * 1 a You may call him I © i I f Celebrate with us because he has turned FIFTY! >• ■ w. 1* «• f SURPRISE OPEN HOUSE £ * ■H IF . j call him ft? or you may either name is nifty. ■■ ■s. *4 cj Ski) c> 9 la Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 • 7PM - ? ) Mason Lodge £ (Formerly V.F.W.) c Middleville 06623228 a1 i- « — 1-----V fee _Q c? r • •• ■ Fl 5^' •* This bridge over the Thornapple River got a new coat of paint in 2005. It is on the inspection list for 2006. There are also rumors that another bridge crossing the river will be built as part of a road project just to the north of Middleville. ®)NTEMPO J//LLON '' ^AY a ILrtK? -* Trustees busy this past year. While the ballot issue, which would have allowed the township to raise the money to build the facility, was defeated, the township has pur­ Crane Road ballfields and the Flashover Training facility. Vandalism, though, does continue to be a problem, The township board also approved a new set of A , » »1 HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com Downtown Hastings on State St. DIGITAL SOUND Ono PASSES 945-SHOW 3 v— co Cl Free drink refills & 25c corn refills Mowr/ws i/2-1/5 s O RUMOR HAS IT(PG-13) 12:60, 2:55. 5:00, 7:05, 9:10 ©CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 (PG) 1:45,4:15, 7:00, 9:15 OKING KONG (PG-13) 2:35,6:10.9:45 • THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 & sausages CT'» I 20oz.DRINK I with $2.50 purchase ' ~i«»4pH«anCB4 E<>JAN31 2006 of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn 4 | Ejip JAN 3t 2006 VENISON For the best jerky WARDROBE(PG) COUPON Bring Us Your Trimmed & Clean i1 TI I W W BEST DEAL in eNewsletter at l _ _ ww.hastings4.com---------- I 1 1 Best you ever had! &&0' 9740 M-37 House Caledonia Fish Restaurant & Market 891-5555 MARKET flow, resulted in water of even higher arsenic levels than the existing wells. Another new well will be drilled this year, but if water still does not meet the standards the township may have to invest in a treatment facility which would cost an estimated $500,000. The township has until 2008 to meet these new standards. The members of the Township Planning Committee worked for the entire year on a new mas­ ter plan which will be pre­ sented to the township board this year and which then goes out for review and comment to surround­ ing communities. See 2005, page 6 We would like to thank all of our valued customers for placing their trust in us in 2005. \Ne look forward to meeting your needs and expectations in 2006. I * I I j- ’ 1 4T 4 J rz I ■ I I*/ , 7A 1 - s f fl □t a * K I V J. 9 % r J ii A FULL-SERVICE CONTEMPORARY SALON 7ra r B ' 1 v\ CM CM cn CM (D (D o - -----------------y-ALC^n inc AVEDA • REDKEN • NIOXIN D&VU Plaza 616-891-1095 M i �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE Middleville Wesleyan Church 698-3170 A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ........................................10:35 a.m. Sunday School...................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ............................. 6.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. T-- 9:30a, 11:00a 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles 'CigWaC /iCTKje 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Tinies: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... www.CornerChurch.org CHURCH a place to belong...a place to become (Contemporary, Casual, Non-denominational) Sunday Morning Worship............... 9:30 & 11: III a.m. 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Michael Stowell, Lead Pastor Bob Wollam, Assistant Pastor Joe Cipcic, Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www.brightside.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor II A. Vine, Asst Pastor/Youth Tim Douglas G. r•IS* son, Visitation CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Lutheran Church Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Jack Dejong, Pastor of Worship & Adult Ed. JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tierneyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 Hl M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122 III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) •I* Wayland, MI 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9: III a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) January 8: Epiphany Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ■i Ch erry'VXlley RRESBY TERI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world z K/ub for 'Kids' of all a^es 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Currently meetin? at .11 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Duncan Lake Middle School, 'Z is welcome. 7 NurserydvM/e Nirouyhouf. fveryone Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Community of Christ ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday Kt Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED •I* Contemporary Worship ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School •It for All Ages...................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship .....’............................. 6:00 III p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommuriity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 9:45 a.m. Praise Singing . . ; 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship . 11:00 a.m. jT Wed. Fellowship . . 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cathy Onan Church Ph. 616-868-6810 • Pastor’s Ph. 616-897-6740 New Life CHRISTIAN 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday School................ .............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Mass... 3:30 P.mSunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:00p.m. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................... 6:45p.m. Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Word of Life Clubs................................................. 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Sunday Worship .............................9:30 a.m. and 6: •II p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School •a Year) ............................... 9:45 a.m. ............................. 11:00 a.m. ............................... 6:00 p.m. .............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister CALEDONIA “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 1 CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning Sunday Services -t Make i Sunday the best * day ofyour week www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CHURCH Sunday............. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Saturday.......... THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School.................. .-............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church "The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant,org ital Ml I I ME5M0F rill 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service Peace Church te li1 Sermons available online. 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" $$$ 9:30 am Mass UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor L ........... 4:00 pm PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. 5.!' 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 ‘ Sunday School •a for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. ■ rt 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 Worship Times: 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church A Church for today 's world Spirit-filled family Church. II M-37 in Irving) SLXDAY SERVICE TIMES 4/ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: •II A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 1 J W[)£ Olb ffiime Jfflletljoinst CBurd) mile off it® Middleville -111 Church Street risfe «! Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 II I WAYFARER, COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! I Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: htuh’,wqyfarercc.org Tv; WHITNEYVILLE SlBLE CHURCH I 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 «« The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »» • J * Sunday School............. .............................. 9:30 a.m. ...10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship>.......... Sunday Evening Worship ................................... • -6:00 p.m. Family Supper ......................................................... 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group............................................6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer& Bible Study . ................... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 05570900 �The Sun and News. Middleville. January 3, 2006/ Page 5 25 4 Village Players plan next Ik offering Feb. 10-25 A The Village Players of Middleville will present “The Snake in the Grass...or He Rattled the Rails" Feb. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at the MiddleVilla Inn. This old-fashioned melo­ drama invites the audience to join in booing the villain and cheering for the hero. Dakota Will Sweet Melody be forced to surren­ der to Professor Silias Snakebreath, or will she be doomed and tied to the rail­ road tracks? Can the hero. Sheriff Billy Bold, escape the clutches of Wild Prairie Rose, a female Jesse James, and her outlaw gang? Adding to the evening of entertain­ ment are a farm boy, a farm girl, a traveler and her sister, a fake Native American, a forger, a gypsy, a theatrical actress, a Pinkerton detective and a buxom waitress. Dinner will be a chuck wagon buffet, and the cost z&t r* • S3; * *■* *w ft J a It ’k It *f. * 'I “w "St" r .■ V, s ’w inVftL. •X l for dinner and the play is $2? per person. Reservations may be made by calling The MiddleVilla Inn at 795-3640 between the hours of 9 a m. and 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. on the nights of the play, and a cash bar will be available. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the play will begin at approxi­ mately 8. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund scholarships for two graduating seniors al Thornapple Kellogg High School. Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads S‘ Briggs celebrate 50th anniversary Tabberer-Bronstein united in marriage Brenda Tabberer and James Bronstein were united in mar­ riage on May 28, 2005 at Douglas Walker Park, Byron Center, MI. Parents of the couple are Fred and Linda Tabberer of Alto and John and Linda Bronstein of Indiana. The couple now reside in Biloxi, Miss. ■" .A I X ® Wteij1 toe ms WfTK la J ■...... & Call for classified ads Ralph and Gladys (Tankersley) Briggs of Middleville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family on December 20th. The couple was married in Kalamazoo on December 20, 1955. Middleville has been their home for the past 38 years. Ralph and Gladys have five children and ten grandchildren. Children of the couple are Shellie (Dave) McQueen of Middleville, Mike (Sue) Briggs of Missouri, Carl (Rexann) Briggs of Colorado, Ben (Tern) Briggs of Virginia and Nathan (Carri) Briggs of Caledonia. 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HASTINGS! • Caledonia cri1 r 55 ft MDlSf 5® ’** L Parents of high school sen­ iors will be nervously await­ THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WOMAN ing the acceptance letters for who knows that stressed the colleges their students have sent applications. At the is desserts spelled backwards same time these parents and their students are wondering, “ how are we going to pay for BUT THERE IS ONE PLACE college?” where they can all get together High school juniors and and start to change their parents are wondering the same thing. The guidance department at Thornapple Kellogg High Join today for Half Off! Save $15! School can help parents and Call 1 800-572-5727 or visit www.ww-wmi.com students find the answers. TK will host a “Financial Aid Night” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. This meeting will the held in the high school audi­ Fresh Start Cafe • 9866 Cherry Valley Ave. SE torium for parents and Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. guardians of seniors and jun­ iors planning on attending colleges or universities. Middle Villa Inn • 4611 N. M-37 Hwy. David Steffee, director of Thursday - 6:00 p.m. financial aid at Aquinas College, presents information and answers questions on Meetings also in Hastings and more! available financial aid, loans and completing financial aid forms. Students complete these forms during their senior year. Parents and guardians d of juniors can attend the prowatch yourself change*1 | gram to get a “head start” on the financial aid process. Hair & Tanning Salon Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI MLS if I Desert 5un Middleville CWeightWatchers; WEIGHT WATCHERS is 3 registered trademark of Weigl •J Kay 838-3305 3 bedrooms/2 baths VACANT LAND! ti t JI • S154.900 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths VACANT LAND! VACANT LAND! S154,900 1 / I> 153 «■ A ■ 1. ■ 4 ¥ - ■< is 4 * i * Middleville 1.48 wooded acres ..... S49,900 06623158 Deb 623-8357 Middleville 1.48 wooded acres \\\\\v.BrightSk\R('<iliors.( om ■ S49,900 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006 •It 2005, continued from page Work on the Yankee review in 2006. Springs Township Park On the economic front, continued during the year Metaldyne received a tax with the township decid­ abatement from the vil­ ing to sign contracts for lage. This is part of an playground equipment expansion project at the and walking path paving auto parts manufacturer at its last meeting of the which will bring or main­ year. tain up to 70 new jobs. Village of Middleville This was a six year agree­ After more than a year ment which can be of work, including heated renewed for another six I public meetings, trying to years. The Bradford create a new ordinance on White Corporation also parking of recreational received a renewal of its I b vehicles has proved very six year abatement. 'S difficult. After listening to Bradford White also I residents who would be weathered a scare from a ■ impacted by such an ordi­ disgruntled employee nance, the Village Council which closed the facility decided to keep the origi­ for an afternoon and nal ordinance which evening. requires recreational vehi­ The Village also com­ ——■»• WK cles to be parked behind pleted repaving work on homes or in the garage to West Main Street, which stand. after a summer of con­ 3ft Then in November, the struction was finished by council learned that the the start of school in Zoning Board of Appeals August. would not grant variances Heritage Day returned because so many home to downtown and plan­ sites in the village do not ning is already in the allow access to the back works for Heritage Day The dedication of the new gymnasium at Thornapple Kellogg High School was one of the highlights of the last yard. According to plan­ Sept. 9, 2006. year. ner Geoff Moffat the The former White recreational vehicle vari­ Products Employees moved across ance will come back for Federal Credit Union Whitneyville Avenue from the Bradford White Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 plant. Its new name is Founders Federal Credit K . 1 yr Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. Union, and it is open to fl. residents of Thornapple, K OPTOMETRISTS Irving and Rutland 2 Locations Townships and the village of Middleville. Hastings Wayland I 5 Several new businesses I' 1510 N. Broadway 216 N. Main « I opened this year. Dove ’ s 945-2192 792-0515 r af House of Brews offers MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED quality coffees and food, I 574776 Lovey’s brings snacks and 4-.. i< 1 1 •*7** ivawyo fcif m g - - - J < •? ’*~?r t'Ze* - of T* 4 * ** I 4 -*-*l - —T- *?* * sSs*- V ■ ■ -- '•>-. 7 i! ? ~ — ^>2? • - ’ 75^> ^3 *< * A-**" •* 3 J-' - . i •r - - &’ >5* r •r --'- Jf 1 st!’1 w- <rc*^*^*^*J5e* . ,-x • I? ft.« «' —— ft ■i ■ ft' - •ft ! 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I— — VISA ~ 1 . WK*** 06615254 ft �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 7 •II Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 a a -A fl ‘ uv< Time to make New Year’s financial resolutions Do you remember any of the New Year's resolutions you made for 2005? If you don't, it may not be such a tragedy. After all, you still may have had a good quality of life even if you didn't get to the gym three times a week, learn a new language or take that gourmet cooking class. On the other hand, you can make a big difference in your future if you make - and keep - financial resolutions for the coming year. Of course, like all resolu­ tions, the financial ones are easier to keep if they don't force you to radically change your lifestyle. So, with that in mind, here are a few achievable financial resolu­ tions you may want to con­ sider for 2006: * Increase your 401(k) contributions. If your salary goes up this year, increase the percentage of your earn­ ings that you defer into your 401(k). With tax-deferred growth, pre-tax contributions and a variety of investment choices, your 401(k) is one of the best retirement-sav­ ings vehicles around. Plus, since the money is taken out before it even reaches your check, you won't really "miss" your increased contri­ bution. SI I th * CHRISTIAN child, new job, etc. And if your life changes significant­ ly, your investment goals may also change. But even if your circumstances haven't changed much in a year, you should review your holdings to make sure they are properly diversified in a way that reflects your individual risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term objectives. A financial professional can help you review your invest­ ments to make sure you are still on track. * Avoid last year's mis­ takes. Everyone lmakes ___ investment mistakes - but the smartest investors only make them once. So, try to identify any errors you made in 2005. Did you chase after "hot stocks" only to find they had already cooled off by the time you purchased them? Did you incur a large tax bill by constantly buying and selling investments? These are the types of mistakes you should seek to avoid in 2006. So, there you have them: some New Year's financial resolutions that, if followed carefully, can provide you with benefits long after 2006 is over. * "Max out" on your IRA. In 2006, you can put in up to $4,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $5,000 if you are 50 or older. If you cannot come up with the maximum amount at once, try dividing your IRA contributions into 12 equal monthly payments and have the money taken automatically from a check­ ing or savings account. * Pay down your credit card debt. As you may know, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates 12 straight times from June 2004 through November 2005. Sooner or later - and probably sooner - these rate increases will .affect interest rates charged by credit card providers. So, if you are pay­ ing a variable rate on your credit cards, be prepared to pay more in interest. These interest payments do you no good, as you can’t deduct them from your taxes; conse­ quently, you'll want to pay down this debt as quickly as you can. * Review your investment portfolio. It's a good idea to review your investment port­ folio at least once a year. Over the course of 12 months, your life can change in many ways; e.g., new spouse, new house, new Copyright Jones 2005 Edward Call anytime lor classified ads ree 269-945-9554 or LEARNING CENTERS 1-800-870-7085 * * * % What a long strange year it’s been by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With apologies to the Grateful Dead, it really has been a long and strange year. Each year as I think about the many stories I have written about the communities I cover, I always have a hard time deciding what to write about. This year is one of the strangest as I look back on what has occurred. Deciding which event to recall has never been harder. SCHOOL LUNCH MENU How much attention should I give to attempted firings, new township halls, dis­ agreements, contracts, mas­ ter plans? What about fun stuff like parades, Heritage Day, the 24 hour challenge and school events. What is the right bal­ ance? I hope that as you read my selections you will find an event you remember. And remember when you read the year back that it is very condensed. Remember I am looking back at some events which happened almost 12 months ago and some that happened just a few days ago. I know from asking a pub­ lic opinion question just a few weeks ago that some­ times the most significant event of a year is a personal one. Perhaps a new baby or a wedding or sadly the death of a close friend or family member. I don't make resolutions each new years but I am always trying to improve. If you have an idea for a story for the Sun and News please e-mail me at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. I 06623119 The Thornapple Kellogg School • Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 4 Chicken noodle soup, cheese sandwich on bread, submarine sandwich, corn, applesauce. Thursday, Jan. 5 Macaroni and cheese with dinner roll, com dog on a California stick, blend, • raisins. Friday, Jan. 6 Cheese pizza, fish nuggets, green beans, fresh orange. Monday, Jan. 9 Ravioli w/cheese with din­ ner roll, sloppy joe on a bun, mixed veggies, mixed fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Corn stack over tortilla • chips, rib BQ on a bun, corn, peaches. 6561 Jasonville l J Farms Blvd. SE, Caledonia. 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At the last meeting of 2005 the Township Board approved the purchase of playground equip­ ment and the paving of the walking trail. The GFWC-Gun Lake area Women’s Club is one of the most active organizations in the area. At their annual dinner and auction they raise more than $6000 for schol­ arships in area schools. •V -4 «- €- 4«* K * **-* • <7 t * IF ■■ ? * • r £ •• ~ - • J* 1 5 *«*—••■*. J 1<IW r ■ **Your One Stop Water Store ** t/ Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters 30 Years Experience Drinking Water Systems"^ Servicing All Makes & Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. — sgggssggsa i DLAA: CUBE falls, due to decisions in the state legislature, as far from classrooms as possi­ ble. The school district also continues to encourage staff to take part in a three-day workshop called "Capturing Kids Hearts," which is hoped to trans­ form classroom attitudes and environment at all levels. Construction on final projects from the 2002 levy allowed expansion of the cafeteria at the high school. In 2006, a new committee will begin looking to the future to see how the district should cope with growth. The double bus runs continued during the 2005-2006 school year. There is a committee looking into the possibili­ ty of having one bus run with elementary and sec­ ondary schools beginning at the same time. Financial woes did change staffing in the dis­ trict with Lee Principal Jerry Mueller being let go at the end of the 20042005 school year. 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On the horizon is the possibility of a new bridge crossing the Thornapple River and a major linking road built from M-40. This road would follow the path of Finkbeiner Road to Crane Road in Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville. The total cost of these improvements would be an estimated $4.4 million. !**■« PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 50 moved to the Lee Building and those assistant princi­ pal duties are now shared by other staff at the mid­ dle school. Science Olympiad, Odyssey of the Mind, Business Professionals of America and the Robotics teams at the schools com­ peted with honor for the district during the past year. Casts of the play and musical and members of the bands and choirs had a chance to wow audiences during 2005. Art students had their work displayed during the Art Hop in Hastings and judged in state competitions. Students continued to contribute generously to the community outside the school doors, from help­ ing the Red Cross with tsunami relief efforts in January and Katrina relief in September to toy drives for local children and those affected by the fall II Bruce Bender - • - . *< J- i- o co OJ 4 4 <D O 06573928 415 2nd Street Middleville II �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 9 State title and silver medals fill trophy cases in ‘05 I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor What happened on the area's athletic fields in 2005 enough for was just Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg fans to forget about controversy's that swarmed off the field, if even only for a few brief moments. Amid coaches being hired, fired, and retiring, the as yet unresolved Caledonia schools superintendent situa­ tion, and a number of near misses at state champi­ onships the Fighting Scot varsity football team brought w .4 *! •z I Tit ¥ 4/ bn j ' I I 1 pie from Middleville had purple shirts.” shouldn’t Why the Trojans celebrate the Scots’ triumph, a bit? With Caledonia topping Haslett 27-6, the Trojans could say they’d beaten the state cham­ pions. The two teams had tied South Christian for second place in the Gold during the regular season, with all three falling to the conference champions • from Hamilton who joined the conference for the first time in 2005. . team Caledonia The ttss ^1! '* *ht -ijl. >* ■: m •• • • Bo feijjlk Wltitt Hi * ir iM « sk . --1 Mi * V teiiB I <-<• I BS1K1 ■I It t jet an? ■ • ttki ** • * i 1 - a ** II I I 41 • • I Jessica Flaska, left, ended her four-year career with the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team as the program’s all-time leading scorer. communities the of Middleville and Caledonia together for a short time last fall. Fighting Scot fans filled bleachers around the state as their varsity football team battled its way to the Division 3 state championship. It wasn't only Caledonia fans cheering on the Fighting Scots. Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Director Mike Bremer said after his trip to watch the Fighting Scots defeat Haslett at Ford Field in the state title game, “I never knew so many peo- Thomapple Kellogg defeated early in the season was much different that the one that entered the post-season. The only real challenge the Fighting Scots faced was from the top ranked and undefeated East Grand Rapids Pioneers in the district championship round and the Scots pulled off a 147 victory on the shores of Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids, where the Trojans had been eliminated from the play-offs the week before. The Scots had opened the play-offs by putting the mercy rule into effect against East in Course West Lansing. Thomapple Kellogg, after trailing behind the Scots in the O-K Gold Conference all season long, also reached the state finals thanks to some great play all season long by the likes of senior Lindsey VandenBerg and junior Caitlin Chamberlin. The Scots and Trojans fin­ ished first and second in the O-K Gold Conference race. TK and Caledonia athletes also shined at the Division 2 track and field finals, which the Fighting Scots hosted once again. The Scots and Trojans combined for three medals, led by Leslie Curtis' fourth place finish in the high jump. She cleared 5-5. Jake Taylor went almost a foot higher than that in the boys meet, clearing 6-4, and earning the fifth place medal. Thomapple Kellogg soph­ omore Rebecca Winchester earned the TK’s only medal, crossing the finish line in sixth place in the 800-meter run. While the golfers and track athletes dominated the headlines, they weren't the only ones to have success. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' soccer won its first district championship since 1997. Playing in their fourth shoot-out of the sea­ son, the TK ladies topped Charlotte 2-1 for the district title. Caledonia’s varsity boys' baseball team also had another outstanding season, finishing second in the O-K Gold Conference behind Holland Christian then winning the district championship game 13-0 over Wayland at TKHS. The Scots would reach the regional championship game before falling to the regional hosts from Grand Rapids as anything else. He finished Christian and ending the sea­ fourth at 152 pounds for son with a record of 23 wins TK’s only medal. The area’s next best team finish came as the action moved outdoors in the spring. Led by sophomores Sara Leatherman and Carolyn Schaner and seniors Brooke Ziesemer and Katie Leatherman the Caledonia varsity girls' golf team fin­ ished fourth at the Division 2 state finals on Forest Akers Ionia, then did the same thing in the regional champi­ onship to Cadillac and against Bloomfield Hills Lahser in the state semifi­ nals. For his efforts, Caledonia head coach Tom Burrill was named the 2005 Division 3 coach of the year by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Caledonia finished the season with a record of 12-2, as 2005 marked the first time that there was not an unde­ feated state football champi­ on in Michigan in any of the eight divisions. That was the last great highlight of 2005, but many great moments led up to it. The entire Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team earned state medals for its second place performance in Division 2. The Trojans barreled through their Barry County opponents, topping Hastings for a district title then Lakewood for a region­ al crown, before moving on to top Riverview 63-8 in the state quarterfinals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena and Lowell 50-17. In the finals, the Trojans ran into the undefeated Mason Bulldogs, who stayed undefeated by defeating TK twice during the regular sea­ son. The third time wasn't the charm for the Trojans. The Bulldogs scored a 49-12 victory. The Trojans had already edged out Hastings in the OK Gold race, to earn them­ selves their 14th consecutive conference championship. Thomapple Kellogg sent eight wrestlers to the individ­ ual state wrestling finals at the paiace of Auburn Hills. Kalani Garber’s medal win­ ning performance was as much a relief for the Trojans I | <n ;■ 1 X,. jb x- it * f4 ? —-— Caledonia senior Ken Echtinaw shows off his enthu­ siasm after the Scots regional championship victory over Cadillac in the Division 3 play-offs. The Scots won their first football state title by advancing to top Bloomfield Hills Lahser in the semifinals, and Haslett in the state championship game. v and 6 losses. As usual, the football players and cross county run­ ners ruled the fall season. Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior Ben Ybema finished his three-year varsity career as running back-and defensive back at TK. Over the years Ybema rushed the ball 406 times for 2705 yards and 31 touchdowns. The Caledonia boys cross country team won its first conference title under head coach Ben Thompson, the program’s first since 2001, by edging out Wayland and > Byron Center at the top of the O-K Gold Conference standings. In the girls’ race at Johnson Park, Fighting Scot sophomore Andrea Schedlbauer raced past state medallists Wayland's Jessica and Armstrong South Christian’s Lori Burgess for the top individual spot. Schedlbauer would outdo her conference foes/friends again at the Division 2 state finals in Brooklyn, placing seventh overall. Thomapple See I 1 j < I 4 I • I I I 1 / < 4 II ♦ I < 4 4 4 4 { SPORTS, next page < 4 4 4 4 I t I It MT - WWB St.-V -H- • '' ® * • \ I 4 - <4 ■■I'-ii i & 0 '’-.i It*', J. 4 # V -f pf ■~S iI I k JrT; Kalani Garber helped the Trojan varshy wrestling team Thornapple Kellogg senior to a second place finish in the state team tournament in 2005, then went on to place fourth as an individual at 152-pounds. j 1 ’4 Thornapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel looks for space to get to the basket in last year s Class B district tomnament “"n’nw Trojans at TKHS to end Yeazel’s four-year varsity career, but the Trojan star is now playing at Central Michigan University. I1 1 A R *■ A j 5 �— Page 10/The Sun and News Middle✓like January 3, 200€ A SPORTS, continued from previous page Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester races around the track in the 8 -meter race during an O-K Gold Conference dual in 2005. Winchester went on to medal in the event at the state finals, then earned her third cross country state medal to start her junior year. . J* K Ai X. — A ft t * Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill sends a drive flying off the tee during the Division 2 state finals at Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing. His two-day score of 150 tied him for second place. Kellogg's Rebecca Winchester earned her third state cross country medal with an 11th place finish, setting a new TK school record 18:29.80. in Wayland's Armstrong was eighth, and South Christian's Burgess ninth. From the Scot boys' team, sophomore Luke Taylor made his second appearance at the state finals and junior Justin Kucharczyk his first. All four local runners have the chance to return next year. There won't be a next year, at least not at TKHS. for Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior Jessica Fiaska who's four-year varsity girls' bas­ ketball career came to an end with the Trojans' loss to Hastings in the Class B dis­ trict semifinals al Charlotte. Fiaska passed the 1,000 point plateau for her career early in the season, and fin­ ished the year as the top scorer in the history of the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball program with 1.277 points. »!• With the 2005 season the state's varsity boys' golf teams saw one big change in their sport. A district round was added to the state tour­ nament for the first time. Caledonia managed to quali­ fy as a team for the regional round, as did TK's Scott Pitsch. Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill was the only golfer from the two schools to emerge from that event to earn a spot in the Division 2 state finals at Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing. He would medal in second place, firing a 150 over the course of the two-day 36hole event. Coaching changes seemed to be coming constantly dur­ ing 2005. Tim Penfield resigned as Thomapple Kellogg varsity football coach for a few days over the summer over rea­ sons that are still unknown, before rethinking his deci­ sion and leading the Trojans' to the play-offs. Caledonia’s 2004-05 var­ sity boys’ basketball coach Scott Tompkins was not rehired after one disappoint­ ing season as community members stood up on both sides for and against Tompkins. Athletic Director Scott Weis has taken over the Caledonia boys' basket­ ball program for the time being. Soon after, Caledonia var­ sity boys’ baseball coach Tim DeJong was let go, after his teams earned more than 20 wins in two of the past three seasons and reached the regional championship game in 2005. The least controversial coaching change happened at TKHS, where long time boys' basketball leader Kurt Holzhueter retired from the post to make way for Lance Laker. Holzhueter went out with a bang. Although the team struggled at times, there were enough outstanding individual performances for three players to make the jump to the college level. Kelloggs Thomapple David Finkbeiner and Trevor Manning signed letters of intent to play with Davenport University’ and the Trojans' Jon Yeazel is currently com­ ing off the bench for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. As 2006 begins things look to be getting back to normal. Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings from the O-K Gold are a couple of the top wrestling teams in the state in Division 2, with Caledonia looking to jump up to that level. Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim's son Justin became the Fighting Scot wrestler to reach the 100-win plateau fastest early in the season. basketball The boys’ teams around the area are just getting into their confer­ ence schedules, and the var­ sity volleyball teams are just starting competition. In the new year there will be new reasons to cheer, new reasons to jeer, and new rea­ sons to dry tear, but the local athletes will keep giving their all whether they win or fall. r I M’f 1 I- Caledonia sophomore Andrea Schedlbauer was the O-K Gold Conference cross country champion in 2005, and went on to place seventh in the state at the Division 2 finals hosted at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Caledonia varsity boys’ cross country team calls over for head coach Ben Thompson to join the party after winning their first O-K Gold Conference title since 2001 at Johnson Park in October. The Scots' Luke Taylor and Justin Kucharczyk would go on to compete in the state finals. a 4 - — J Utt M- FX ’ ■ ■f-L '.V JI j 1S5; I S3 ? Ul) . JI *»s» ll« ?SSl ^5 5: Fl Caledonia sophomore Carolyn Schaner lines up a putt in front of Thornapple K®"junior -------- Caitlin —....... Chamberlin. ini. The i no ucuib i lujans wuuiu moi aiiu Scots cuiu and Trojans would iiin&ii finish first and sec­ ond in the O-K Gold Conference, then both teams saw their year end with a trip to the Division 2 state finals. j I % & 5?8l ?5Lijj % �The Sun and News. Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 11 1 Don (left) and Candace Carver of Freeport stand with their son Dane who was killed in action Dec. 26. Dane and a fellow guardsman pose with a military vehicle in Iraq. Dane was sta­ tioned west of Baghdad in Khalidiyah. Soldier, continued from page about their cause in Iraq. They're (the soldiers) doing this because they care about their country and their loved ones back home. He was very, very loyal and bonded to his brothers in arms. He was a soldier doing his job, and he did a good job. I think right now that's why Don and I can feel a bit of peace in this. He was doing his job and this was his time. I just want people to feel encour­ aged by his death rather than discouraged.” said Candace. The date and time of a vis­ itation and memorial at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home in Lowell is pending the com­ pletion of paperwork and protocol by the military. After the memorial serv­ ice, Specialist Dane O. Carver will be given a full military ceremony and laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery. An outpouring of support has come from the communi­ ty of Freeport. Flags were flown at half-mast and signs erected at two local business­ es thanking Dane for his service to the country. “We would like to thank friends, neighbors and fami­ ly members. We have just had an outpouring of sup ­ Karla Holwerda and Dane Carver had made plans to port. I want to give a special marry on Aug. 6 of 2006. with a bit of comfort. “Dane was very proud to be a soldier. He felt strongly Dane’s dedication to his country, family and battalion have provided the family 1 I ■ ^0 1 ! ’a thank you to Sgt. Maj. Oliver and his family for the guidance and support they've given us,” said Candace. “There has been a massive amount of people who have prayed for him and when something like this happens it was just his time. He will be remembered fondly by the people he touched, his fami­ ly, friends and people in this community.” ■ I I I I I I I I I ? — Give An adolescent A Hand Up; Foster a Teen. Reservations for Barry County Foster Parenting Classes are being taken now for a upcoming Hastings class that will be offered in January on Saturdays. Barry County needs homes for sibling groups, and placements for even one teen. 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Purchase by the village would also avoid the knotty question of the current Staff Writer A major undertaking for the Village of Caledonia developed at almost the last moment in the year when Dan Erskine, village trustee, raised the question of possibly purchasing the zoning. The area is zoned for medium-density resi­ dential housing and the former fire station was able to operate as such because a special-use per­ mit for government build­ ings had been granted. The township’s appraisal valuation of $275,000 was conditioned on rezoning of the property as com­ mercial, specifically as warehouse space. Scott Williamson, village presi­ dent. had said clearly that the village would not rezone the property for commercial use. Historic preservation­ ists are concerned about the Barber school, which is also located on the Maple Street property. Purchase by the village would assure its remain­ ing in the current location. Sale of the property to a interest commercial would involve moving the structure as well as rezon­ ing. A special meeting of the Village Council on Dec. 19 concluded with a deci­ sion to have Williamson and Sandra Ayers, village manager, enter into nego­ tiations with the township for purchase of the build­ ing. Bids received by the township are scheduled to be opened at its board “JF ■B Students in the Thornapple Kellogg schools were very generous this year. Hear Nicole Weidman and Gar Allison display some of the items which were collected during the “Boxes for Biloxi” campaign which the Thornapple Kellogg High School student council pro­ moted during December. The toys were wrapped and delivered to Mississippi. 0682317* JpPEPPINO’S PIZZA s 1U1 FAMILY RECIPES... 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Two very positive events marked the year for the village: The designa­ tion of Caledonia by Money magazine as 99th on the list of 100 best places to live in the coun try and the state champi­ by the onship won Fighting Scots football team. A tree was planted in memory of Chuck Audy, village president at the time of his death in August 2004 and a plaque designating the memorial was installed at the base of the tree. Williamson, who was elected president to succeed Audy, read a proclamation. Most disappointing to the village was the failure of the millage for a new library. Voters supported the millage overwhelm­ ingly in some areas, but it failed by significant margins in two precincts in the township. While there is general agreement on the need for a modern library facility, the verdict was that the building pro­ posed by the Friends of the Library Committee was not the right building. The Planning Commission had its hands full with the revision of an ordinance governing signage on businesses within the village. After several months work a new ordinance was completed and accepted by the Council. For Two advanced for the PUD designation is the greater degree of control provided to the village by the desig­ nation. For example, there are requirements for a guaranteed percentage of open space. The proposed & I I#* J* I* i -J *'•' / • A r ✓ w ( '■r Students in Kindergarten and first grade at McFall Elementary School helped the local food pantry by col lecting boxes and boxes of food during December. Students also counted and graphed the different food .61616 items.collected. The continuing litiga­ tion. now entering its third year, over the 245 Kinsey Street property owned by Wesley and Veiling took on a new complexion when the village adopted a recommendation from the Commission to designate the property as a planned unit development with agricultural zoning. 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Specials and Complete Menu ww.peppinospizza.com | - 4 -j "7^ ____________________ Teachers kept students interested all year long. Here middle school teacher Jamie Bowman demonstrates clothing women wore during the Civil War era. , s .s 'is �-- * The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 13 PROJECTS, continued from previous page tool to guarantee that both parties carry out the plans specified in the agree­ ment. The site plan for Phase 6 of the Glen Valley Estates development has preliminary received approval from the Commission. Site prepa­ ration is underway and construction is expected to begin in the late spring of 2006. In another major under­ taking for the village, Williamson supported the and board games in the cafe­ creation of a committee to teria. explore the feasibility of zoning; that is, a develop­ er may ask for a zoning contract that is outside the usual rezoning process and specifies in great detail what will be done with a parcel. The munici­ pality is not required to grant conditional zoning but it is seen as another A change affecting the Planning Commission this year is the need to revisit its master plan. Plans are now required to be shared with adjoining communi­ ties and to be reviewed every five years. Another change is the option now available of conditional TAPRC to host second family fun night Jan. 11 The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will host a fam­ ily fun night at the Thornapple Kellogg High School on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be an open gym for families, as well as crafts The cost is $ I per person with a $5 maximum per fam­ ily. This is the second family fun night of the winter. Future family fun nights are scheduled for Feb. I and Feb. 22. revenues raised through the use of tax incremental financing be allocated to projects? How much of the revenue raised through increases in property val­ ues should be allocated to the DDA? (One of the issues for the village is the possibility that revenues needed for the operating budget could suffer if the total increase in incremen­ tal revenue is earmarked for the DDA.) No decisions have yet been made by either the village or the township to proceed with a DDA. establishing a downtown development authority (DDA). A recent change in state law permits adjoining units of govern­ ment to establish joint DDAs. The committee, estab­ lished in April 2005, made a presentation to both the Village Council and the township board at their respective meetings in November. Several ques­ tions remain to be answered. Should the DDA be a joint venture between the village and the township? How would Williamson and Bryan Harrison, township supervisor, support the creation of a DDA. Village elections are no longer scheduled in the spring. The consolidation of elections law limited elections to four specific times a year. The Council adopted the option to allow the election for vil­ lage officers to be held along with the general election in November. Voters will elect officers in November 2006. Both / Tired of not having any money? Here is a way to have fewer monthly bills. Fewer payments. More cash in your pocket. Segment 2 driver training deadline announced r ■ *•*><£ A 1 2 ■’W - •Wh K w — - w**- taW! •n 1 11 6 uriiasttsi w 1 I RKHIRlh I The deadline to sign up for Segment 2 of the driver eduis curriculum cation Thursday, Jan. 12. Segment 2 will be offered at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Jan. 16-18 and Feb.6-8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Any student wishing to get a Level 2 drivers license is required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road test. The Segment 2 curriculum consists of three two-hour long classroom sessions and will focus on iteaching “Defensive Driving Skills." 1 Saving on home ] I insurance is F | I! t ibi r ■ Students are required by state law to attend all three ses­ sions. Students who are absent from any of the three sessions will not receive the Segment 2 certificate. No exceptions will be made. Students can pick up an application at the high school guidance office during school hours until Jan. 12. Since there is limited space available for this ses­ sion, openings will be filled based on the age of the young driver. Students who did not take Segment I through TK will be assessed a $50 fee. Final enrollment in the sessions will be posted out­ side the high school guidance office on Friday, Jan. 13. * easier to balance. A 0 V Pay all your bills with one check. I u. 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Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 A ■» fC >I 1 I Bus. 616-891-1173 Toll Free 866-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com 9952 Cherry Valley • Suite A • Caledonia, Ml 49316 06619965 (269) 795-3302 Toll Free 866-701-1500 • 616-891-9497 Toll free (800) 706-3302 www.thornapplemortgage.com Fax (269) 795-3935 A' Caledonia. Ml 49316 06606128 ( & Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING /r 623176 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Mridtevilfe. January 3, 2006 Caledonia one of 100 best places to live by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Caledonia's nomination by Money magazine in the early summer as one of the 100 best places to live in the United States shares honors in significance with the state championship brought home by the Fighting Scots foot• < 11 team this fall. The opening of the W. A. Ixttinga Campus of Davenport University was a landmark event. For the first time in its history. Caledonia has a four-year, degree­ granting institution of higher education within its borders. Those persons seeking addi­ tional education/training in areas related to business will be able to do so more conve­ niently. Besides a thoroughly modern academic facility, Davenport also built a resi­ dence hall. Construction on a second residence hall is slat­ ed to begin as soon as possi ­ •It ble; the demand for on-campus housing has caused the university to advance the construction schedule. Public policy this past year has revolved around tax, infrastructure, public safety, and development issues. The adoption in August of an industrial tax abatement policy under Public Act 198, 1974 marked a sea of change in the township's tax policy. Under the law, new or exist­ ing manufacturing enterpris­ es locating and/or expandin, within a community can have as much as 50 percent of their taxes on real and per­ sonal property (equipment) abated for as long as 12 Sewer Authority. The years. The township board ox Michigan Department of chose to abate 50 percent of Environmental Quality the taxes on real property for (DEQ) requires permits for 10 years and on personal sewage treatment plants to property for eight years. be renewed periodically. The The impetus for the adop­ Village sewer plant is com­ tion of the policy after years ing up for permit renewal of resisting tax abatements and is operating at a DEQ .a* o was the possibility of landing trigger point; that is, a new facility that at capaci­ although the plant’s rated ty would employ as many as capacity is 500,000 gallons a 250 people. An aura of day, it is now operating at secrecy surrounded the proj­ 330,000 gallons daily. ect; in fact, the company was The Joint Sewer Authority not publicly identified until has been studying the possi­ after the policy had been bility of adding more capaci­ adopted by the board in mid­ ty. Estimates received two August. Action Packaging, years ago for expansion of Inc. recently received an the plant were in the neigh­ abatement on its new facility borhood of $500,000. When being built in the South Belt the problem received con­ Industrial Park. certed attention again begin­ Bryan Harrison, township ning in the spring of 2005, it supervisor, said at the time, became clear that new esti­ "I am opposed to tax abate­ mates were going to come in ments but it is a competitive at much higher levels. fact of life. Half of some­ Complicating the decision­ thing is better than nothing.” making process for the Infrastructure issues also authority was financing. occupied the board’s time Reserve funds for capital and energy. In February the expenditures are not accu­ board purchased the former mulating at a sufficiently PSI facility in the South rapid rate to fund any Valley Industrial Park for a improvements. new fire station. Late this fall, Richard Approximately $200,000 Pierson, consultant to the was allocated for renovations authority, recommended a and an open house was held trial using a substance called Nov. 5. Besides the need for zeolite. He explained that more space, the location of zeolite is a biological catathe new fire station puts 95 lyst and speeds up the percent of residents within process of breaking down five miles of the station, and waste into water plus a solid led to an improvement in the residue; in effect, larger vol­ Insurance Service umes of water can be pushed Organization (ISO) ratings through the system. for homeowners insurance. Estimates are that the A second set of infrastruc­ process could buy as much ture issues concerns the Joint as two years' additional time •4 *4 47 A — CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY (For 2-4 1/2 Year Old Preschoolers) i ll u F Do you have concerns about the speech, large or small motor skills, socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2-4 1/2) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place Thursday January 19th, and Friday, January 20th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. (The next screening is planned for Spring 2006-date to be announced.) 02635951 for the current plant. The board agreed to the trial in November and agreed to share the cost of the study Village with the of Caledonia. A third set of infrastruc­ ture issues affects the public water system in the town­ ship. Although the plans for every expansion of the pub­ lic water system that serves the township and the village were approved by the DEQ, a change in policy at the •It DEQ appears to have created problems with permits. Developments and projects cannot be connected to the system without a permit from the DEQ. The department refused to issue permits for the United Bank project on 84th Street and the Spring Valley hous­ ing project also on 84th. Grounds cited for the refusal were the lack of looping in the system. Since that was a small project, the township and both developers agreed to split the cost. However, when the same problem arose in connection with the expansion and reno­ vation of the D&W Food Store in the Village of Caledonia Centre, the cost estimates were considerably higher. In a meeting with DEQ personnel, Harrison, State Representative Glenn Steil, Jr., and Richard Robertson, township treasurer. an agreement was reached. The permit would be granted, but it would be the last permit granted with­ out looping the system. Henceforth all dead-end water mains serving projects will have to be looped before the additional connections to the public water system will be allowed. It is likely the 54 cost of looping water mains in future projects oroiects will become the responsibility of the developer. The biggest disappoint­ ment of the year for many was the failure of the library millage to pass. An analysis of the results showed that major reasons for the failure were the cost and complexity of the building. The library committee is reconstituting itself with the encourage­ ment of the board and is starting over. The Public Safety Advisory Committee also had a very busy year and spent much time and energy The Method Recommended by the Major Carpet Manufacturers Residential & Commercial Owner: Tom Frith Locally Owned & Operated since 1985 For ... Key The to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... Your complete satisfaction is . theKeyto our success. ' I « Carpeting / Upholstery Cleaning We Also Offer: • Tile / Grout Cleaning • Flooring & Installations • Full Janitorial Services • Deodorizing • Fabric Protection • FREE, Accurate Estimates • Fully insured - all work per- o formed by highly trained technicians. 269-948-8381 analyzing the status of serv­ ices as a prelude to planning for the renewal of the current public safety millage. The current six-year dedicated millage of two mills expires in December 2006; the levy is actually 1.87 mills because of Headley rollbacks. At issue is whether to renew the millage at its current stated rate of two mills or to A lower the rate. Robertson has sug­ gested lowering the rate and taking advantage of the township's continuing growth to provide a similar and even slightly increased level of revenue. The Committee has made no decision on recommending a rate to the board. Although the committee is charged to advise the board on fire, emergency medical, and police services, the com­ mittee has tended to concen­ trate mainly on fire services and has been viewed by some as an advocacy group for the fire department. Lynn DeMann, township clerk, who is on the board, pro­ •J posed including more repre­ sentatives of law enforce­ ment; three of the current members are retired or active law enforcement personnel. Two members of the board represent fire and emergency medical response personnel. (Of the 556 calls answered by the department through November 30, 2005, 269 were medical calls.) Three township board members (Don Koopmans, Ric Snoeyink. and DeMann) rep­ resent the public. Two areas of concern are becoming more acute as the township grows. Changes in the workplace that affect the availability of on-call paid firefighters and volunteers are affecting the ability of the department to respond to calls during the workday, Often Brian Bennett, fire chief and the sole full-time paid employee of the depart­ ment, is the only person available to answer a call. To date automatic aid and mutu­ al aid agreements with neighboring departments, who also have the same problems, have enabled coverage to be provided. The second area is police •4 coverage. Currently the township contracts with the Kent County Sheriff s Department for coverage from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coverage between midnight and 6 a.m. is provided by two district cars that cover five townships during those hours. Population growth has led to increased demands for police services. According to Lieutenant Michelle Young, Commander, South Precinct, the number of calls has increased steadily. More dis­ turbing is the growth in crimes of opportunity cited by Young, such as the theft of construction materials. Ultimately the Committee recommended two alterna­ tives to the township board. The first alternative was to hire two full-time fire fight­ ers and to add an additional dedicated police car to cover the third shift. The second alternative recommended by the Committee was to hire one full-time firefighter and to add the third police shift. An absolute final fallback HE position was the addition of one full-time firefighter. Responding to the town­ ship board's decision to do nothing, DeMann comment­ ed that it was not so much about money as it was about the conviction of some board members that the additional services were not necessary. A third area bein explored by the Committee is the possibility of creating a regional fire authority. A model exists in the Traverse City area. Three townships created an authority that has been in operation for 25 years. Its board consists of the three township supervi­ sors. The department is fund­ ed by a millage that covers entire the district. Exploratory discussions among area departments will possibly get underway in 2006. The reatest challenge facing Caledonia is the con­ tinuing tension between those who want the town to stay the same and those who favor growth. In the middle is the Planning Commission. —A 1/ r p <".l is fa < 0 J* M1 > IS •4 •J I own raw & :t sm ■W ... M Win •W tatPljfc F Continued next page W THORNAPPLE ff J TOWNSHIP z Interested residents of Thornapple Township sought to fill vacan­ cy on the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Be part of your community, plan for recreational activities, programs and facilities. Contact Thornapple Township for more informa­ tion. K arpete Need Cleaning? E /CLEANING 7 [Professional Steam Extraction M KVICES, IRC. F review » . Deliver or send letter of interest to: Thomapple Township P0 Box 459 Middleville, Ml 49333 Attn: Don Boysen, Supervisor I• 5^ N Letters must be received by noon on January 06, 2006. Township Board plans to make appointment at regular meeting scheduled for January 09,2006. Susan J. Vlietstra Township Clerk 269-795-7202 I $ A 06623140 s I �The Sun and News, Middleville. January 3, 2006/ Page 15 Wednesday Continued from previous page ’A & & *5 A? i?v 5* S »Si! S' S Sx is s The seven-member Commission, chaired by Arch Warner, faces an even more contentious year as they tackle amending, revis­ ing, or "tweaking" the town­ ship’s master plan. The past year has seen the Commission complete and send to the board for its final approval a revision of the Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The master plan (techni­ cally known as the General Development Plan for Land Use) consists of areas required by state law (for example, a municipality must have an area planned and zoned for industrial activity) and others thought to reflect past usage and appropriate future use. Another consideration is where public sewer and water are available. Commission members would like to see a master plan for sewer and water. They would also like to see how the cur­ rent availability of sewer and water relates to designated areas in the master plan. The greatest concern for L. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP -J I n.- ' -■* a >g Mu®,, V* I fekiF a i sixji I i ii i hnt »• H I! EDtltfilJll s tatnnik tanph! I• VI iimcsta iteMtr II 1 HEddts shiiuess Ercsiraik«® lril‘1 ., i n k * ® ® ‘ >atejk CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTICE . A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.391.0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the December 21, 2005 Meeting. Not B. Correspondence Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. .r m*1 :3 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FROM 7. REPORTS OFFIBOARD/COMMITTEE CERS AND STAFF. A. Report from the Manager recruitment regarding efforts for the Clerk position. •■■ i.n 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. None. many residents is the density of housing. Areas of the as township designated medium-density residential (R-2) offer developers the ability to build more houses when public water and sewer are available. to Of concern the Commission is the number of projects approved but not completed. There is no inventory of the housing available in the township. The recent moratorium on applications for new projects in the medium density residential areas led to the formation of a group called the Business Caledonia Association. Spearheaded by developer Rob Munger, the group has served notice that it intends to be a player in the master u plan revision. The group has received assistance from the Homebuilders Association of » 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. ■ GRAND RAPIDS - Mark S. Wynant, age 54. of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Saturday. December 24, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nannette, and is survived by his loving wife, Laurel; step-children. Carrie Ham, Timothy Ham; father, Tom Wynant (Marge Spruit) of Frisco, Colorado; sister, Cristy Wynant and her ArtFest shows off TK student talent by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Dec. II, students in Thornapple Kellogg schools had an opportunity to share their talents with the larger community at the ArtFest. The hallway from the lobby of the new gymnasium IUI fees for T APP stay the same by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Partnership Program fees for the 2006-07 year will remain at $40 for membership. However, the Thomapple Township trustees approved some changes to help keep this ambulance service mem­ bership more cost effective. services Non-qualified will now cost $300 instead of the $200 charged previously. Wording was added to stress that non-transports and lift assistance are not items coverecj the $40 membership fee In the past, members of Township Thornapple Emergency Services have been called to homes numerous times to help lift a patient from the bed to a chair in a non-emergency situation, This takes time and per­ sonnel away from the station. In addition, non-transports often require assessment by emergency personnel. TAPP membership forms are available at the Thomapple Township Hall. o m z --- T --- s. THORNAPPLE AREA i ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our Hometown Charitable Organization 'I ikj to the high school auditorium program, under the direction was filled with works of art of Laura Oprea. Ray Rickert had his bands from McFall, Lee, Page, the the audience of v excitin middle school and the high friends and family with school art classes. Some of the high school exciting tunes. selection final The art on display will be in state­ brought the Symphonic Band wide competitions. In addition to the art, stu­ and the two choirs together dents from Lee played some in a piece they did not have of the selections from their time to practice due to a concert winter on snow day on Dec. 9. But as boomwhackers, kazoos and the choirs circled the audi­ ence and the band played on chimes. High school students per­ stage, it really began to feel formed scenes from like the festive season was Shakespeare and played trios upon the community. There was information on guitars and violin. The highlight for many available for parents on how parents were the annual win­ the arts help students suc­ ter choir and band concerts. ceed in their other academic The concert choir had only classes. The art and music teachers 13 class days to prepare for their concert with many are already thinking about coming in after school for what to include in the 2006 ArtFest. (They are also hop­ extra rehearsal time. The Honors Choir brought ing for no snow days before their winter selections to the the event next year.) •J by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village Clerk Mary Havenaar Jean announced at the village meeting Dec. 20 that Barry County Transit has agreed to continue the Wednesday bus runs from the Village Hall parking lot and Carveth Village even though few peo­ ple are using this service. The bus leaves from the village parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $1 each way. Havenaar and Village Council member Richard Reyff also met with Revff — Thomapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Kevin Konarska on expanding serv­ ‘ ices to area senior citizens. There will be a meeting in January to deal with services for senjors Anyone interested in more information should call Havenaar at 7953385. from legal council. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 125 13. ADJOURNMENT. •• Call 945-9554 anytim e to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad i & reach over 11,000 area homes! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN - NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on December 21, 2005, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted two ordinances amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. The first amending ordinance amends in its entirety Chapter XXVII of the zoning ordinance, cover­ ing the Broadmoor/Cherry Valley Corridor Overlay District. The lands comprising the district are the •a same as currently provided in the zoning ordinance. The amending ordinance includes provisions on driveways and curb cuts; screening of mechanical equipment; landscaping along street frontage, screen­ ing by means of landscaping and other measures of non-residential uses from adjacent and nearby resi­ dential uses; parking area landscaping: required buffer areas between non-residential and residential uses; and other provisions that are in addition to those specified in the underlying zoning districts. The second amending ordinance amends in its entirety Chapter XXVIII ot the zoning ordinance, cov- . Provisions in the revised chapter include landscape plans; requirements tor landscaped screening I between various land uses; the planting or other establishing ot butters between non-residential and res­ idential uses which will achieve a specified level of screening at the time of planBting or other establish­ ment; parking area landscaping; nature and composition of planting materials; preservation ot existing trees where feasible; fencing and other screening requirements; and other provisions concerning meas­ ures for the screening of more intense uses from those of lesser intensity, including berms, fencing, walls MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. September 1, 2005 letter 'HZ Church. 4700 East Beltline. NE. Grand Rapids, MI 49525 on Friday. December 30, 2005. In lieu of flowers memori­ al donations may be sent to Vineyard North Church to assist the family. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives. Grand Rapids. Chapter XXVIII have been retained, but with amendments made primarily for clarity and consistency. Caledonia. E. Closed Session - To discuss privileged and confidential J'/ Ar husband. Stephen Drag; brother, Craig (Sandy); uncle, Ted (Cynthia) Wy nant of Basking Ridge, New Jersey; cousins, Nancy Jean. John Scott Wynant; and his beloved pet family, Megan, Spock, and Kirk. He owned several busi­ nesses including Sundown Event Specialists. A memorial service was held at Vineyard North A. Presentation - By Bowne Township regarding Snow water treatment plant. D. Opening of Bids - For the sale of the old fire station building & property, located at 230 Maple Street, * Mark S. Wynant ering landscaping, screening, greenbelts, buffers and fencing. Many of the provisions in the current the Township. C. Motion - Regarding addi­ tional lighting at the Alanada St. (Glen Valley) I to continue 10. NEW BUSINESS. Avenue. B. Presentation - By the Kent County Parks Department regarding park property in " 1^^ bus service •J West Michigan and is planning to raise money and to act as an advocacy group for its interests. The association intends to recruit business members beyond its current membership of developers, builders, and Realtors. David Zylstra, Caledonia township planner and man­ ager, has said that the master planning process is an open one and that letters have been sent or will be sent very shortly in January to interest­ ed persons. Interested per­ sons include landowners, developers. Realtors, home­ owners, and local businesses. He has also asked for the for­ mation of a citizen advisory committee to participate in the process. • The Commission has already determined that a community survey is the first step and spent a portion of its Dec. 19 meeting in a work­ shop session to write the sur­ vey. Zylstra has proposed surveying 1,825 registered voters by mail. Two questions asked by Commission members this past year are the following: How can we determine the overall impact of projects on traffic and the ability of roads to handle increased numbers of cars? If an area in the current master plan is medium-density residential, can we master plan it back to a lower category such as rural-residential? ill be Wl Both questions researched this coming year. _ and other measures. Copies of the amending ordinances may be examined or purchased at the office of the Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. The amending ordi­ nance will become effective January 10,2006. Dated: December 28,2005 For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com 06572944 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06623200 ► �< Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006 I II Caledonia: 2005 in Review By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer With the Caledonia School District and commu­ nity members currently working through a difficult time, it’s easy to lose sight of all wonderful events which occurred in Caledonia over the past year. Yes, there were disappointments, but overall, the residents can be proud of their community and the people living next to them. One doesn't have to look far to recognize special peo­ ple who make a difference in every day life. Perhaps they aren’t in the limelight often, if ever; but still, their life touches many others. One such lady who brings joy to many is Ruth Olson. Olson's Mrs. daughter Sandra submitted her moth­ er’s name for the Mother of the Year. She wrote, "My mother always thinks of oth­ ers before herself. She is generous with all who knows her. She has donated her time and money helping oth­ ers. She is always giving of herself to others without ask­ ing for anything in return. I love her very much and thank God every day. I am blessed with such a special mother. Please honor her for being such a special mother." After being chosen as Mother of the Year, Olson enjoyed a day of pampering from many businesses in the Caledonia and Barry County area. Having the privilege to escort Olson to her special appointments, this staff writer will never forget such a lovely lady. Special people come in all ages and sizes. Another intriguing person this year was young Mariah Moore. The young Olympic hopeful amazed the community with her discipline as she trains in three different karate styles. Mariah took us on her trip to China (literally, one of our articles is hanging on a wall in China) and shared her adventures when she returned home. Another young girl who traveled was Syndie Dear, a ■* .ff-r -■* J * 1 ________ ■_F Z < r*X.I. — ^5 f 1 - mk s "■ • • • :** v Wh &! - iSBEi 7*- - wy* Sr- - Y*L fc. j A- j ’i B —• —.—1 • 70^*^ < •L - • “ ■' > '' '' *3.- 5* >7 •1 ? "=^3 if •’r ► —f ■ v --- ,5 ‘af as .•1 — - - ■^7 J 3 A ■ - ■ 1 Xi*' S3* 5 — _4»^ - • ». 5^1 FT 1 S . . I 8^ — *- • |E>»- I v<?L- X S^. . Mi T i V > i Guests of the Caledonia Corn Maze enjoyed many activities. Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 A IE Log With Horses or Skidder *»-.r -A ■’ll • * * * At 8T :te« A W5 B r touched people’s souls teaches in the area of Family to close Rainbow’s End, but through their musical instru­ Studies. continue their picture fram­ ment the bagpipe. In September, Dannison ing business. But on Dec. 13, Although Alan Wilson was entered the hospital for a Mr. Groendyke suffered originally from New Castle, routine surgery, but didn’t from a heart attacked and England, 30 miles from the survive the surgery. died. Scotland border, he didn’t The Caledonia community Caledonia's business dis­ begin playing the bagpipes was also very sad to say trict has experienced many until he was 29 years old. good-bye to friend and busi­ other changes during the One day during his military nessman, James "Jim" year. New businesses have career, he heard fellow sol­ Groendyke, Sr. He was co­ opened while others have dier play Amazing Grace on owner of Rainbow’s End. expanded. his bagpipe. Since that day, After breaking his wrist ear­ See CALEDONIA, next page Wilson can’t let go of the lier this fall, Mr. Groendyke ‘pipes.’ and his wife, Judy, decided The Wilsons have taught many students the art of »■ ss^ia. playing bagpipes. They have k wl w donated hours to the high ■ ■W school bagpipe band and R -j traveled with the band to var­ >i M■ ious events where they per■- • ■ 'H formed. <I The Chemical Bank of Caledonia said good-bye to lift I an employee who brought adventure to the bank. After 10 years as Director of Premier Club with Chemical *• Bank, Jan Simpson retired. During her time at the r <= bank, Simpson was busy building the Premier Club which is offered to Chemical Bank customers who are over 55 years of age and have a deposit account with the bank. She created a monthly newsletter to com­ municate all of the trips, events, and seminars she was organizing for the club. The travels weren't limited to day trips. One year, Simpson organized an adventure to Switzerland. Caledonia also said a very Michigan author Patricia Polacco spoke to children at sad good-bye to a special the elementary schools during March Reading Month. friend, Charles "Rusty" p. y Dannison Ph.D., J.D., CFLE, ----CFCS. In June, Dr. Dannison Who will be Caledonia ’ s Biggest Loser shared with the community his accomplishment of being chosen to represent Region Eight on the State Advisory Council on Aging. see“ Dannison was appointed AS on. by Jerutha Kennedy, chair­ person of the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging. Dr. Dannison owned -a private practice Join us Monday, Jan, 16th (a) 6 pm to learn more with the Cascade Family Law PC. Dannison was an about entering Caledonia’s. Biggest Loser Contest! estate planning and elder law Reserved seating, call today 891-2994 attorney. He was a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and was elected to the Advisory Council of the Elder Law i 1 “ ' ""'''''''ZU!* and Advocacy Section of the 1 State Bar of Michigan. Fitness Dannison was aiso also an adjunct associate professor 9175 Cherry Valley Ste K co of education for Western 8 Caledonia Michigan University and 891-2994 8 i rr1' Hughes Logging LLC b 5'-?- ■ 4^ Call 1 -.X, * 06605744 e> 1 4^ si«* gi’in Caledonia student who trav­ eled to New York with the Ada Dance Academy to observe first hand the art of choreography. A very giving and talented couple are Alan and Dorothy Wilson. The Wilsons are among the select few in the Grand Rapids area who have PUTTING YOUR NEEDS FIRST jfliMi • i«!‘ * - c'-T- J SB V »> * ttivif liss; T* J 5* ■ * - ■ * 4 laW' Wanted: Standing Timber — Y -• <-3&?‘ ■■ The Veterans Flag Committee displayed 25 flags during the Memorial Day cele­ bration. fe’ * •r *- W— r -«• e. nil!" v* « s$ «::W si •'.z: • sfai j is a ■sip; ■hipi .1 * Kia, EJl.’ . 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The Caledonia Equestrian Team won the District Championship and Regional Championship and placed 5th at the State Championship. expand, but rather replace, County Sheriff's Office to Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club was the Caledonia Farmer's learn about the different also busy rising to help local •It types of police work. They Elevator completed its new The community watched Services, also joined the banquet room, added on to youth organizations through were able to visit a real crime fertilizer building. The previthe kitchen, moved the bath ­ businesses in Caledonia. the ground breaking and golf outing. The Kiwanis laboratory and learn how rooms, remodeled the dining ous building and contents Greenridge building of "Crossroads of Although Club donated to various investigators use items such area, and added a full service had been destroyed by fire, Caledonia," located on the Mortgage Services, LLC real organizations that support * as the prints off shoe marks, The fertilizer building has comer of M-37 and 100th estate agents have always lounge. children in the Caledonia hair samples (to tell the dif ­ over 10,000 square feet, the Another business owner Street. Porter Hills has worked in the Caledonia area. The clubs included the ference between human hair, same as the previous buildopened their doors for assist- area, the Caledonia resident, following his plan was Justin Summer Youth Program, the dog hair, cat hair, etc.), and of ing. However, the interior owner ed living and soon new busi­ Paarlberg and his partners, Heyboer, Caledonia Adult's finger prints, even when they design was changed to make come nesses will to decided it was time to open Wildwood Landscaping. The Cognitively Transitions can ’ t be seen by the naked the building more efficient. landscaping business grew an office in the area. Caledonia. Impaired program, the Low eye. Although they don't sell larger by adding a gift and Pizza Peppino's New to the business dis­ Ratio Cognitively Impaired Girl Scouts not only visit ­ products, they hope to protrict is Monique Algera, Caledonia, LLC’s franchise floral market. The 2,500program, Dutton ed art studios and learned -foot floral and gift vide a service. A new busi ­ owner of "All Star Pet owners, Greg and Tammi square Elementary ’ s greenhouse self-defense, they donated ness group, Business Grooming." After earning Lyon, invited over 100 market now offers the areas and most of the other schools nearly a dozen teddy bears to Referral Group (BRG) was her certification from the friends, family members, and largest walk-in coolers filled in Caledonia. the Caledonia Fire formed to assist business Paragon School of Pet local business owners and with fresh flowers and pre­ owners with sales leads. made floral arrangements. Grooming, Algera shifted employees to join them, The 20 member group Solid Impact, owned by from cleaning houses to along with members from meets once a week for the Jenny and Trent Remmult, the Grand Rapids Chamber grooming cats and dogs. purpose of giving and receiv ­ also expanded its space. Great Clips Inc. is another of Commerce, in the grand ing referrals from other Once the leased was signed, new business in Caledonia. opening of Caledonia’s latest members of the group. The a door was cut into the wall Located in the Villager plaza restaurant this past summer. meets every which divided the current group To offer working parents a and owned by Bob Thelen, Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at space with the additional the franchise is committed to safe and happy place for the Holy Family Church 1,400 square feet. Adding to providing convenient, children, Dawn and John on Kraft and the remodel, the Remmults located Tefzlaff opened Appletree affordable hair care. applied coats of paint to the Johnson. During the meet­ Christian Learning Center. Steve Niles opened his ings, which last between 30 walls to make a statement garage for the computer The Christian-based child­ and 90 minutes, each mem ­ upon entering the center. The business three years ago. care center offers programs ber is allowed 60 seconds to new flooring also adds shine Business grew quite rapidly, for children of all ages. give a spiel about their busi ­ and style under the cus ­ After five years of plan­ pushing him to open a bigger ness. tomer ’ s feet. Monterey Grille shop. Now MyPC ning, Another newly formed Many have heard the Computers is conveniently expanded. With help of con­ i is the Caledonia warnings about the pitfalls of group tractors, owners Bruce and located off M-37. Concerned Parents. being in business with rela ­ Mortgage Kerri Higgins moved the Greenridge tives. The warnings didn't According to one of the stop Nancy Kious and her CCP's organizers, Jerry daughter, Amy Spect, from Clark, the organization "was A spectator show of fireworks were displayed during partnering together to open created to provide the par­ Salon Contempo in ents of Caledonia a place to the July 4th Celebration. Caledonia. This year, the collaborate and communi­ ** 1 The Caledonia Library mother and daughter team cate in an effort to protect Department. saw* celebrated their 10 year their children from peer pres­ The Shooting Stars 4-H had a very busy year. The -5 sure, drugs, alcohol and Club climbed on the wagon, first of the year, the Friends ^'5anniversary. In celebrating their suc­ overall bad decision mak­ sat on hay bales, and headed of the Library presented a cess, the salon has been ing.” to Glen Valley Estates to col­ new library plan to the com­ Clark, along with another lect pop can donation for the munity. However, the com­ receiving a make over. Modifying the appearance, Caledonia parent, Rhonda Kent County Fair's new munity rejected the plan -• - *’■ the partners used copper and Slagter, stressed "the organi- small animal barn. After one which sent the committee stainless steel to cover the zation is not about singling and a half hours of gathering back to the drawing board, Hciss out kids, gossiping, getting Librarian cans, the group headed to D Jane Heiss countertops, reception desk, and work stations. Special children into trouble or going & W to exchange the fruits helped to sponsor a many ’ I of the labor for cash, special programs throughout chairs, decorations, and toys against the school system. Caledonia Cares was Approximately five shop- the year, inviting children^of in the Kids Rainbow Studio have always been inviting to organized by Terrie Morrow ping carts were filled, total­ all ages to the library. The to help victims of Hurricane ing $160. The money was special programs included children. S’ Although they didn’t Katrina. By the end 2005, 10 donated this summer to the "How to Attract Birds to expand their space, Seif & families were being spon­ Kent County Fair Board to your Backyard", a collage and workshop, Sons Chevrolet celebrated 35 sored by other groups, fami- help with the building of the making _ in business. In 1970, lies, and businesses in the new small animal bam. comedian Joel. years --2W John Seif, Bob Bonnema and Caledonia area, with nine Solid Impact Fitness spon­ For three months, visitors Clare Harkema purchased more families needing spon- both young and ‘young at sored its 2nd Annual Charity the business from Nelson B sors. The sponsors are help­ heart’ adventured through Golf Outing. In 2005, golfers Good. Good started the busi­ ing the families through spir­ the Caledonia Corn Maze played for the Grand Rapids itual, emotional and many and participated in activities Wheel Chair Sports ness uptown Main Street in .'W times financial supports. ' ’ (GRWSA). Association the building currently occu ­ such as miniature golf, zuc ­ 36 * Established groups had chini sling shot and a minia­ Because of the nonprofit pied by Buer Well Drilling • »_ physically and Muller’s Paint. Needing been equally busy. Boy ture straw maze. The maze organization, Sr! more space in 1954, Good Scouts and Girls Scouts have was sponsored by the challenged children and he move the dealership to its been visiting various busi­ Caledonia United Methodist adults have the opportunity nesses to earn badges. Church, the Friends of the earned the honors of Valedictorian for the present location on the corSee CALEDONIA, next page Kirk Post One interesting trip for the Library, and the Caledonia ner of Main Street and M-37. 2005 graduating class. Not because it needed to Boy Scouts was to the Kent IT - I •J '.v.CkT ■ .'A: K 3r ■ .. Y*- SV' 2 ’’ ■* ■ I" -?•' «.*■*if* V i I "*■^•35 • * *5.- - F ■■ - ,.s-t ■ h ...A*-'*" ' - =-*■ '1 3*3 t-» : : *£ * ******* * J1.; /7 —r- •*«*—* "^ *" < < I I i I 4 �1 Page l8The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2 •II 6 CALEDONIA, continued from previous page (A/ to play competitive and recreational sports such as water skiing, rock climbing, and tennis. The GRWSA also supports a traveling wheelchair tennis team, hosts a national tennis tour­ nament, sponsors the nation­ ally ranked Grand rapids Pacers wheelchair basketball team, and co-sponsors the Jr. Pacers youth basketball team. Throughout 2005, the American Legion Post #305’s continued to show its support to the community. Legion members marched in the Memorial Day, July 4th displayed on a shelf in the American Legion post every day, all year long. Added to the case is a plaque with the individual's name, year of birth and death, and the branch of service they entered. Adding another special touch to the Memorial Day weekend, parade spectators were treated to a very quick fly by of two Air Force A-10 fighter jets from Battle Creek. Although the jets were slightly off schedule, everyone ‘wowed’ as they flew by low. A few hundred people par- case. In April, vintage photo­ graphs, sounds, and music of Caledonia and the railroad were featured during a spe­ cial presentation sponsored by the Caledonia Historic Society. The program s host, Charles R. Conn, described the Michigan Central Railroad and its route between Jackson and Grand Rapids, passing through Caledonia. The audience learned about Caledonia's history and its economic progress during the turn of the 20th Century. Hundreds of 4-H's partici­ pated at the Kent County Fair in August. Many of the youth brought their horses, cows, pigs, chicken, and just about everything possible from the farms to show dur­ ing the Fair. Other youth dis­ played their crafts, can goods, and numerous other King projects in the Memorial still exhibit. The 40-acre working cat­ tle farm hosted the annual The CowPie Blues Festival in Alaska. The CowPie Blues Festival began with "a group of music loving fans who wanted to provide West Michigan with an outdoor music experience." Within a short period of time, The CowPie Blues Festival has become the major fund rais­ ing event for the Michigan Heritage Music Association. Although the festival is held on a cattle farm, the owners, the Crissman fami­ ly, removes the cattle from the festival site three weeks prior to the festival and cleans up the grounds, mows the fields, and begins to install temporary fencing. By the time the crowd arrives, the farm and fields are in top shape. Two juvenile Caledonia residents thought it would be a fun prank, but they will soon find out that pranks can get them into a lot of trouble. Last summer. Bill and Sandy Robertson noticed a suspi­ cious object on their drive­ way on Casey Court in Caledonia. According to Sandy Robertson, "It looked like an old fashion pipe bomb." Immediately, they contacted the Kent County Sheriff's department to report the object. Just to be safe, the officers r ” i TO Young Max Wagner stunned the Caledonia School's staff as he sang the National Anthem. and Christmas parades. They sponsored many fund raiser in the 7th Annual Chili Cook-off contributing $1,300 to the Make a Wish Foundation. Through donations, the Veterans Flag Committee also organized the flying of 25 flags during Memorial Day weekend, each repre­ senting a decreased veteran. The flags were donated by families whose loved one served in the military and is decreased. The families loan the American Legion the flag given to them at the time of the veteran’s funeral. The flag is folded and placed in a wooden and glass case and •-WL i 4 took in the 5th Annual Dale Earnhardt Memorial Cruise held Aug. 27. The parking lot of the D & W grocery store housed over 150 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Participates, young and old, brought their built UP, cleaned up. and ready for viewing vehicles to help raise money for the Dale Earnhardt Memorial, and maybe earn an award. Spectators were able to join in the cause by purchas­ ing tickets to chance their luck in 50/50 drawings and raffle prizes. Towards the end of the evening, many were items auctioned, including a $1000 + tool ' !> fl and fire departments vacat­ ed, or locked down, the homes west of the Caledonia Village on Main Street, Johnson Street, and every side road in between. Then, they contacted the Michigan State Bomb Squad located in Lansing. Caledonia area churches were staying active this past year. Churches experienced tremendous growth within their congregations and pro­ grams. Most churches sponsored various programs such as Bible School and youth pro­ grams throughout the year. The Cornerstone Church received a Purpose Driven Church Health Award and the Caledonia United Methodist Church received a new pastor. Reverend James Hodge. The 1st Annual West Michigan Blessing of the Bikes was sponsored by Brightside Community Church as Pastor Mike Stowell gave the blessing of the bikes. He shared a brief message, "Use Your Chariot Wisely," from the Bible par­ alleling motorcycles with ancient chariots. All those who attended the event were prayed for and given a bless­ ing for safety and protection during the 2005 riding sea­ son. During 2005, the i- ~***^'*mt*-*-«»*■ *4 r f >■ -g - • w •V Wk £ M * « * R■ - I fep £. : < ftfci ■ . ..ft- i K-a, Wf f-X- IM LW ft ft' I ■ 4* f? 4 .Asfc <c£iSfc -J ‘ ..: • • '< • - 4*«f -‘‘•S villi > & — * a .. •• • . * B JU F J r c ’Set j? ^9 f ♦ A J” ■> ft'w - t-ft’/v -« -y! •;. ■ 5 4ta‘- ... O- E® ft t •^2 . - ft.®® - ft -- » a . I#5 Students at Dutton Elementary cut the ribbon during the celebration of the schools new greenhouse. 4 J l!* *-•= .-4* The State of Michigan’s bomb unit assisted the fire department during a bomb threat this summer. ■I; Caledonia community was well entertained by musicals and plays. With two per­ forming arts stages, Caledonia is blessed with many performances. The Caledonia Community Players per­ formed "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "The Imaginary Invalid" and "Cinderella." With the assis­ tance of stage crew profes­ form sionals Northern Illinois, the Caledonia the­ atre crew learned how to ‘fly monkeys' while performing The Wizard of Oz." The High School Players presented "Cheaper by the Dozen," and "Once Upon This Island" while the Middle School Players per­ formed "Music Man Junior." The Homeschool Performing Arts presented "When Calls the Heart" at the Duncan Lake Middle Performing Arts Center. Music lovers had numer­ ous opportunities to listen to the sounds of choirs, orches­ tras and bands throughout the year. The Caledonia Resource Center, along with selected sixth grade students, played host to approximately 150 local senior citizens for the traditional holiday dinner at the Senior Citizens Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The guests were wel­ comed to the dinner by Caledonia Superintendent Wes VandenBurg w ho updated the senior citizens on current events and suc­ cesses of the Caledonia Schools, including the accomplishments of the var­ sity football team, FFA and DECA. He thanked the guests for their support towards the Caledonia School System. Prior to the dinner, the guests were entertained by Wilma Quist, a local comedian. After 45 minutes of laughter, the honored guests were ready to eat. The Caledonia School District began the year with a positive attitude for staff and students. The high school students and staff were enjoying their first school year in the new school while Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center settled into their first full year at the new facility. School Board members evaluated new Superintendent Wes VanDenburg on his first year evaluation. He was evaluated in six difference areas including leadership, rela­ tionship to the school board, relationship to the communi­ ty, relationship to the schools staff, business and finance, and personal qualities. VanDenburg either meet or exceeded expectations in all areas, scoring exceptionally high in leadership, relation­ ship with schools staff, and personal qualities. The board credited VanDenburg on his personal qualities, especially his integrity and honesty. The board felt that VanDenburg is an inspiration to others, including teachers, students, and board members. Harrison said the board appreciates VanDenburg's ability to make tough deci­ sions, and his strong belief that students deserve a second opportunity to make good decisions. Lastly, the board values VanDenburg's openness to listen to suggestions and make a decision based upon all information. Then Board President William Harrison said the board "strongly believes that Wes is the right person for Caledonia at this time." Harrison commented that the past year was "very big and important." Harrison expressed that VanDenburg values Caledonia's school system and community. At the end of his term. Dr. Harrison stepped down from the board. Deb McCarty and Chris Pieri ran for the open seat, with McCarty receiving 65% of the votes. During the summer. High School Assistant Principal Jim Glazier was promoted to Principal and teacher Jim Crites was promoted to Assistant Principal. Varsity Basketball Coach Scott Tompkins and Varisty Baseball Coach Ron DeJonge's contracts were not renewed. Athletic Director Scott Weiss absorbed the interim position of varsity basketball coach. By late 2005, See CALEDONIA, next page 3 1 L 1 iI v ! 9 ;i/i siirce ■satic: an it Ci » id sial j. '■'iliwki ’teip ia �The Sun and News, Middleville. January 3. 2006/ Page 19 CALEDONIA, continued from previous page VanDenburg was placed on paid administrative leave for misusing the school's credit card and other financial abuses. The investigation continues while the due process hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12. Just a day after Caledonia Schools’ Superintendent was Wes VanDenburg placed on paid administra­ tive leave, the Caledonia Elementary school learned their PTO (Parent Teacher Treasurer Organization) Kristi Mucha had been embezzling funds from the PTO account. Mucha was charged for taking over $30,000 from the school’s PTO account. According to Kent County Sheriff’s Detective Dave starting with the gym. The entire demolition process took approximately two months to complete. The Caledonia School Administrative District Offices on Main Street were sold to Bosco Construction, Inc. The company submitted a sealed bid for the space located at 203 E. Main Street in the amount $237,800. The bid, which is $8,800 more than the minimum asking price, is a cash offer and not contingent on financing. On the lighter side of the Caledonia schools review, the students and teachers spent 2005 participating in educational and interesting projects. Michigan author Patricia Polacco shared her child- % ■■ 'T * Un,; ■ 1) fol 7s- ?■ J * "'W St: Wife ■■ UBaJhiiEsnit IbeTsS aabfcfc ■ liniiil H ? I t i Batata f •• I R 11 I 3*. Iff r ft 1.0 ■ Missis' jit j IM ;; ■«» is * The Caledonia FFA stands in front of Sparky at the State Convention Schmuker, Mucha had been from borrowing money friends to repay the money prior to the investigation. After much planning and discussion, the Caledonia Community School’s Building A and B, better known as the Community Resource Center, were torn down. Within four hours the first building came down. Then three days later, the demolition crew began tear­ ing the second building. hood experiences with stu­ dents in the Caledonia ele­ mentary schools during March is Reading Month. Polacco is best own for her books Chicken Sunday, The Keeping Quilt, Mr. Lincoln's Way, and Meteor which all reflect events from her childhood. Polacco told the young audience about her struggles as a student, and in today's times would have been placed in classes for the learning disabled. Polacco explained her difficulties with reading, writing, and math and that she didn't leam to read until she was 14 years old. She informed the audience that she still strug­ gles at times, but that doesn't keep her from working towards her dreams, espe­ cially writing books. Another author. Shirley Neitzel. helped kick off the Little Lambs Preschool's authors program. Neitzel. visited the four year olds/young five's classes at Little Lambs Preschool. Like a Mary Poppins of reading, Neitzel brought bags of books and fun. Using cos­ tumes and props, children acted out the characters from the stories of Neitzel’s dra­ matic reading. The children dressed a snowman for ‘The Jacket I Wear in the Snow,* and filled a bag for ‘The Bag I'm Taking to Grandmas.’ The children at the The Caledonia High Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center (DLECC) had fun enjoying their new to be served for lunches. playground. After much Dutton Elementary received waiting, the playground was donations and help from finished and the first tree was many businesses and par­ planted. The children at ents. DLECC watched as School The Wonderwind Quintet Board member Ken Yonker from the Grand Rapids planted a Sugar Maple tree, Symphony visited Emmons the first of the landscaping Lake upper grade students. around the playground area. The students learned about The Sugar Maple was chosen different instruments and as the ideal tree for children how to put music together. to watch and leam about the Caledonia sent five teams life cycle of a tree. to the regional competition To help spruce up the for Odyssey of the Minds challenge of raising more (OM). The teams solved the than $2,000 during their Laugh-a-Thon and Stunt Math-a-thon fund raiser.Mobiles The rMobilesproblems. problems. Dutton Elementary’s fifth Willoughby team came in teacher grade Tony first place and also received Marsiglia agreed to let them the coveted Ranatra Fusca shave his head out of respect Creativity Award. This for the children at St. Jude award is given to a team that Research displays unusual creativity Children's Hospital. Accepting their and excellence in solving teacher's challenge, 30 fifth their problem grade students collected For the seventh year in a pledges and donations for row. Middle School Choir how many questions they Director Nancy Tenelshof would answer correctly in has brought the middle their booklets during the school choirs to the airport to Math-a-thon fund raiser. Not sing Christmas Carols and only did the students exceed holiday songs. Not only did last year's $200 contribution, the students raised $2,239.97. Dutton Elementary completed the structure of their greenhouse. Students will help to maintain the green­ house and grow vegetables School Drum Majors show off their new uniforms. travelers gather to hear the American History classes choirs' performances, but so and the Michigan Military did many parents, grandpar­ Preservation Society. Inc. Students worked in teams to ents and younger siblings. "At least 80% of the pre­ contact and interview veter­ senters have been participat­ ans. The interview questions ing in our Career Day for were compiled by the stu­ more than four years. years," dents and the interviews Career explained Day were videotaped. The veter­ Coordinator Beth Simmons. ans also shared photographs Simmons has been organiz­ and letters from the time they ing the middle school's spent in the military. The Career Day since its start up students presented their work seven years ago. The Duncan to their classmates and in a Lake Middle School students semi-surprise will present Michigan Military joined the Kraft Meadows the Middle School students for History Museum with video­ an afternoon of career infor­ tapes for the museum to mation. Scheduling Career keep. Learning more about his­ Day during school helps to receive nearly 100% of stu­ tory, students participated dent participation, missing with the Michigan Military only those students who are History Institute to create 122 videotapes of interviews sick. Joel Diekever's 10th with veterans from the Vietnam, War, American History classes Korean along with the Michigan Persian Gulf War, and Iraqi Military Preservation Freedom who were also Society, Inc. presented a interviewed. The tapes arc seminar on the "USS on display in the Michigan Silversides." The partnership Military History Institute for the seminar was created See CALEDONIA, next page between the 10th grade a*1”. JS® 1 r 9 ^11 Ilej* i* ifi y fat J* > >: si <>£65 Caledonia's Ruth Olson was chosen as J-Ad Graphics' Mother of the Year. Olson Caledonia was rated as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States. enjoyed a day filled of pampering. •• �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006 CALEDONIA, continued from previous page located at the Gerald R. Ford Airport. Artist Gretka Domer has been working with Caledonia High School art students to create murals in the school's cafeteria. The murals are scenes around West Michigan, with Caledonia as the main focus. With 12 panels around the cafeteria, the artists are painting seasonal themes on the panels. This fall, the artists are finishing the mural started last year, and creating scenes on two more panels. The artists will complete each mural in approximately two weeks by working two and a half hours a day. While visiting an art museum in Miami, Caledonia High School Art Teacher Barbara Kezlarian was inspired by an art dis­ play evolved from a paper artist/sculpture. Kezlarian pondered how she could best incorporate the paper sculp­ ture into her classroom. recognized the with Michigan Beautifying Our Michigan Communities Award for its community service accomplishments. Although math is a natural subject for Caledonia High School senior Bridget Ryan, she admits school wasn't always easy. So when Ryan was contemplating her National Honor Society’s volunteer topic, she decided to develop a tutoring pro­ gram that would help other students who struggle with math. The DECA members returned from the 59th Annual International Career Development Conference with many awards. The Chapter Awards Group, con­ sisting of Jenna Ware, Katie Krieger and Hillary Hooker, placed first in their event. During the conference, the Caledonia DECA chapter was presented a plaque by the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the State of competing visions of the future, as seen through the eyes of various cultural groups in Belize. During their month long experience, the teachers lived the reality of the Belize culture through home stays, language study and visits to local communities, enter­ prise development efforts, conservation groups and governmental and non-gov­ ernmental organizations. Last spring, HBO’s Kostas Now television show premiered its segment of amphetamine use in the baseball major league (MBL). Caledonia High School physical education teacher and former MBL player Chad Curtis was cho­ sen to participate in the upcoming broadcast. The program is a follow up to a Real Spoils interview in 2000 with Curtis, then playing for the Dodgers, and other baseball players regarding the use of steroids The Daily Grind was opened in the Duncan Lake building. After much consideration, Michigan DECA for raising in^he MBL. Since then, the Kezlarian thought a Mystery $12,091 to donate to MDA. MBL has begun testing the Homecoming King and The Daily Grind Cafe, players for steroids. Queen created from the located between the adminis­ The Caledonia School paper sculpture would not trative offices and the cafete­ District’s ~ Transportation only draw interest from her ria, has opened and is staffed Department was recognized students, but also heighten by the Caledonia Special for receiving an outstanding the hype of Caledonia’s Education's Transition stu­ inspection. March 9-11, the homecoming. The sculptures dents. Hours are 7 to 8:45 Michigan State Police from were designed and created a.m. In addition to the cof­ Lansing conducted the annu­ by the high school art class­ fee, customers may purchase al transportation inspection. es. a bagel or muffin. The department was inspect­ FFA represented The Transition Program is ed from "headlight to tail­ Caledonia very well at both offered to special education light." to According the regional and state compe­ adults, ages 20 to 26. Superintendent Wes tition. FFA placed first, sec­ Currently, there are 18 stu­ VandenBurg, "this was the ond and third at Regionals. dents enrolled in the program first time in 20 years that the The Caledonia FFA chapter with projections of a much department passed all of the continued to earn honors as higher number of students inspections." they competed at the state next year. The Caledonia School convention. During the Kettle Lake's first grade System has been working Michigan FFA Convention, teacher Kris Baumgartner towards the NCA accredita­ the Caledonia FFA chapter shared her experiences with tion for over five years. The delegation was presented the the PTO as a participant in first Transition transition visit’ National Chapter Award. the Teacher At Sea program occurred on May 8, 2001, Earning a top six finish and a which was sponsored when the representatives gold rating during the through the National reviewed Caledonia School regional competition, the Oceanic and Atmospheric Systems commitment. chapter delegation achieved Administration. organization and articula­ the highest rating in the Cynthia Whalen, a sev­ tion. The second visit Michigan chapter competi­ enth grade teacher at Kraft occurred on Nov. 20, 2002 tion. The recognition is Meadows Middle School when the representatives given through the National spent four weeks of July in reviewed the district’s mis­ Chapter Award program, Belize. Traveling with 14 sion, credentialing, SIMS, sponsored by the Cargill other Michigan elementary, profile and improvement Company and the National middle school and secondary plan. The third visit occurred FFA Foundation. teachers, Whalen learned on March 3, 2004 when the The Caledonia FFA was about the Belize people, their representatives reviewed the one of six Michigan chapters language and their culture. districts improvement plan ■V recognized with the National The teachers focused on and implementation. The last Chapter Gold Award for out­ the changing and complex visit occurred on Nov. 8, standing chapter programs in nature of the Belize culture 2005 when the representa­ the areas of student, chapter, and its relationship to the tives reviewed document and community develop­ environment-historic roots, results and the school •It system ment. Caledonia was also the present situation, and received its final approval I I • I < 11 • •— — ■ — — - - —• < •— Vll ■l^»l - for NCA accreditation. "The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary," Phil Regan, Michigan retired West Whitecaps manager and friend longtime of Superintendent Wes informed VanDenburg, Caledonia school's leadership team. The leadership team. which consists of all the Caledonia principals and directors, listened to Regan’s insight to building a winning team, either on the ballfield or in the classroom. Caledonia has numerous students who receive awards and recognition for their tal­ ents and efforts. A few of those students are Kristin Klein who was selected for membership of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Patrick McMahon, a 2005 Caledonia High School graduate, is the receipt of the 2005 Jameson Langkamp Culinary Arts Scholarship, and Maddison (Maddie) Zych who was honored by the Caledonia Women’s Club as the 20052006 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) recipi­ ent. Recent Caledonia gradu­ ate, Micah Whitney Brown, who received second place at Natural the Talent Scholarship Contest, earning a $5,000 scholarship to the Douglas J Aveda Institute, and Patrick Hu ver, a 2001 graduate of Caledonia High School, who was awarded the Lincoln Scholarship to the University of Illinois Law School located in Champaign, Illinois The Caledonia Education Foundation honored local dairy farmer and community servant John Finkbeiner as their Honored Alumnus 2005 during the Caledonia High School Homecoming Celebration. Finkbeiner was born and raised in Caledonia and is a 1969 graduate of Caledonia High School, After attending Michiga n State University, Finkbeiner returned to the family farm to work with his father, Robert Finkbeiner, who is also a Caledonia alumnus. of Caledonia RETAIL BANKS RESTAURANTS RUD. 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The Caledonia Education Foundation announced sev­ eral new members to their board of directors and to their administrative team. Molly Fleming, Karen Melton, Jill Harrison, Mike Williams, Chris Pieri, Jessica Kohn, Casey Young, and Chris Burns all joined the Foundation’s Board. Four former Caledonia graduates were inducted in the Caledonia High School Hall of Fame. Lloyd Nothstine, Ed Passenger, Kent Marsh, Mike Patterson and Christine Stegehuis were chosen by the Caledonia High School Athletic Office along with the Caledonia Athletic Boosters as the 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees. The 2005 Inductees were the honored guests at the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Oct. 5, and later that week, participated in the Homecoming parade. With such wonderful and talented people living in Caledonia, what will 2006 bring to the community? ,—— I l II B I'M 'll 'M 'tyl! �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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The two teams went into the half-time Idcker room tied at 26. but that was after the Scots had jumped out to a 20-14 advantage in the first quarter at home. Calvin Christian overwhelmed the Scots in the third quarter, outscoring them 21-10, then held on for the victory in the final eight minutes. Caledonia was led by Isaac Mulvihill’s 12 •II ints performance, and Logan Weis added ten points in the losing effort. Max Larson contributed six points, and team high’s of three assists and nine rebounds. The Squires were led by Matt Veltema who poured in 21 points and Nick Venlet who finished with 17. The Scots are now 2-3 on ♦ the season, and 2-1 in the OK Gold Conference. Caledonia fell in the sea­ son opener at East Kentwood, then was topped by South Christian in the OK Gold Conference opener for both teams. The Scots bounced back from the loss to top Hastings and Wayland in the Gold, before falling to the Squires. Caledonia returns to action at home tonight when they host Reeths Puffer in another non-conference bat­ tle, then gets back into the OK Gold Conference schedule with a trip to Hamilton on Friday night. Caledonia senior Thomas Spitzley has a shot disrupted in the sec­ ond half of the Scots’ non­ conference loss to Calvin Christian Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I 4*1 A _ A fa fa J* ■F Us & sa­ ri>*! & ► a Caledonia junior guard Logan Weis keeps his head up as he drives towards the basket in Wednesday’s non-conference contest against the Squires of Calvin Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) '"-I-- r __________ E CHS grad, TK teacher, triathlete, publishes book Sam Wilkinson is a former cross country runner from Caledonia High School, Grand Rapids Community College, and Grand Valley State University. He has been competing as an age-group triathlete for ten years, and is a happily married father of three, who resides and teaches third grade in Middleville, and is WANTED 50 good, stable people with bad credit for new experimental auto finance program. Over 1 million dollars available for this exciting new program. Hurry because when the funds are allocated, the experimental program ends. Call Mr. Hagg today at (269) 948-8210 for this exciting opportunity. All applications accepted for this guaranteed approval!! So call before it's over!! Call (269) 948-8210 and ask for Mr. Hagg today! now a published author. Through sharing his expe­ riences with family and friends, his stories turned into his first book called, Race Fans: My Genesis and Evolution as a Triathlete. “The book's existence actually stems from race accounts I’ve sent to family and friends over the years. I wanted to share with them the best I could what triathlon was all about. It wasn't enough just to tell them that it was super cool. I wanted to show them. So, I wrote detailed accounts of my events from start to fin­ ish, letting them know what I was thinking and feeling along the way. My intention was to put them in the race. In the subject line of these emails I typed Race Fans so they knew what they were getting and this is where the title comes from.” Wilkinson was hesitant to publish his works, but through encouragement from his readers he decided to take the leap. Over the course of many ll AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC tUTO BODY I we meet by accident. Yow Full service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 t 06597508 s * —-* _ - fact F*hk My J5 VeZnti<m < i his work as well. “I don’t think you have to be a triathlete to enjoy this book. Certainly the appeal will be greater for a triath­ lete, but I think this has a real human interest element for those who are not involved in the sport. Bit ” According to Wilkinson, his work is meant to bring to life what it is like being an age-group triathlete. “This book shares the spir­ it of triathlon from a compet­ itive age-grouper’s perspec­ tive. It captures the moments of my events so the reader can come along with me.” Being a third grade teacher, some may assume his book is for children, and though Wilkinson believes his students will enjoy his book at some point, he notes that it is not a children's book. “Because I teach eight and nine year-olds, I feel compelled to mention that this is not a children’s book. However, I think my stu1 - r F. WiZkinj^H The cover to Sam Wilkinson’s new book. years I received positive feedback like, ‘You should send send this this to to Triathlete Triathlete Magazine.’ I actually did have one of my accounts on Triathlete Magazine’s web­ site for a short time, but I didn't seriously pursue hav­ ing my work published any­ where else until later. ” * Though he had much of his book written in rough form, he hadn’t put it togeth­ er until he had the idea to put his work together for his most loyal readers. “I decided to compile my race reports for my children to read when they are older. Then I started thinking that other family members might want a copy of this book. After further thought, I decided my friends might enjoy having something like this too. Once I priced out what it would cost to have enough copies made in the format I wanted, my brother Joe encouraged me to spend a little bit more and have it published and available for a wider audience. I was reluc­ tant at first but moved for­ ward with the process and now my book has become a reality.” Although the title suggests it is for triathletes, Wilkinson believes those not in the sport could take pleasure in dents would think it would be cool to own a copy of a book their third grade teacher had published when they were in his class. They can read it when they’re older. For that matter, my former third graders might get a kick out of reading a book their third grade ♦teacher wrote — _as1__ 11 M well. Wilkinson's book can be purchased at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com. Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! I’”’. i # —• Li Mil m kill IM Win W fyraL I Athlete of the week Max, JlaMan Caledonia High School Boys’ Basketball It was a quiet week, but Caledonia senior Max Larson made some noise in the Fighting Scot varsity boys' basketball team's home loss to Calvin Christian Wednesday. Larson had six points, and also led the Fighting Scots with nine rebounds and three assists in their 14-point loss to the Squires. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton m-37, Middievnie, mi Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06623182 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL i Olir \ �•ft The Sun and News, Middleville, January 3, 2006/ Page 23 Scot boys’ bowling team off For Sale V N i I \ •> 7 ’nil 4 I *’.»»! a off to a rocky start as TK won both Baker games. Down 10-0 at this int, the Scot boys came roaring back to win all 20 remaining points. Both Nick Schwab and Aldrich strung some strikes for big games. Schwab had 255 and Aldrich had 242. Ryan Howe had a 204 and Chris Jamieson a 194 for Caledonia. The Cal girls improved their scores from the previous week, but were still defeated by TK 27-3. Christina Amante had a nice game for Caledonia with a 173. Dec. 14, Caledonia hosted coming Park at Wyoming Middlevilla Lanes. The boys bowled steady and well. Aldrich had a 226 game, Aaron Tuuk a 225, and Jamieson a 201 for the Scot boys. Freshman Doug Snider, Jason Jamieson and Bowyer also got into the game. The final match score was 28-2. For the girls team Laura Danielson had a nice 156 game, but it wasn't enough as they lost to the Wyoming Park ladies 28-2. Both teams get a long hoiiday break from bowling. After a full week of practice in early January, they will travel to Spectrum Lanes to with compete South Christian on Jan. 9 and Byron Center on Jan. 11. ,ff« ht PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on .an equal opportunity basis. 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No. 2/January 10, 2006 Abramoff lobbied vs. Gun Lake casino k by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Jack Abramoff, who pleaded guilty to three felony Tuesday charges in Washington D.C., was the lead lobbyist in efforts to delay or stop a casino in the Gun Lake area. The case is well publi­ cized nationally and it has resulted allegations in Abramoff misused funds paid to him by six Native American tribes. Abramoff and his long time public rela­ associate, tions Mike Scanlon, were hired for $14 million by a past council of the Chippewa Indian tribe near Mt. Pleasant to fight the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomis' plans to build and operate a gaming casino at the Bradley exit of U.S.131. Abramoffs plea is part of an agreement in which observers say he will raise questions about involvement of U.S. congresspersons, including Michigan Second District Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Holland. Scanlon also has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the misuse of funds ear­ lier in 2005. According to official doc­ uments, Abramoff worked on behalf of a former council the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to try to stop or slow down the process of building the Gun Lake casi­ no. The Chippewas own and operate the Soaring Eagle casino near Mt. Pleasant. The Gun Lake Tribe was attempting to have the for­ mer Ampro building site in Bradley set aside to pave the way for building a casino at that location. In a prepared statement issued Wednesday, the tribe said, “Yesterday's guilty plea by Jack Abramoff where he admitted to break­ ing several federal laws and agreed to cooperate with fed­ eral prosecutors in their ongoing investigation of bribery and corruption, -wd I IT TO V I r-Th IF L ■ D.K. Sprague Jack Abramoff should help ensure truth and justice to prevail in the undertaken efforts by Abramoff’s firm to stymie the Gun Lake Tribe's casino project in West Michigan.” Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague said, "We hope that Abramoff’s plea agreement will finally shed some light on the activities surrounding the 14-month delay of our land into trust process at the Department of the Interior. At this point, the Tribe has inoiml explapxnlanot received aq logical nation for this unprecedented delay.” The Tribe said it submit­ ted its application for the land to be taken into trust. It received preliminary approval by the federal government eminent earlv early in 2004. Though the Secretary of Interior usually would act officially to acquire the land into trust within weeks of preliminary approval, the Gun Lake application sat dormant for 14 months with no explanation. “This delay has cost the Tribe and West Michigan millions of dollars in income that will never be recov­ ered," Sprague said. “It has delayed the creation of thou­ sands of good-paying jobs that would have provided a living for scores of unemployed people. Our tribal members and the people of West Michigan deserve to know who was responsible for this injustice." In official transcripts of the federal hearing, U.S. Senator John McCain (RAriz.), chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, said, "The commit­ tee held two hearings examining the duo’s representa >- See lobbyist, page 2 I Caledonia School Board Caledonia Supt.’s due process President ’ s home an issue be in closed session hearing to by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia’s Wes Superintendent VanDenburg’s due process hearing on financial spend­ ing will be held in closed session at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Duncan Lake Middle School Cafeteria. Emery, Larry attorney, VanDenburg’s said "A closed session was chosen because the negative publicity surrounding the case has affected Wes’ opportunity for a fair due process hearing." Emery added that the hearing could last as long as two or three days. VanDenburg was has been accused of about $700 worth of questionable reimbursements involving used credit of a ischool-issued __ card. On numerous occa­ sions, VanDenburg submit­ ted cash receipts for reim­ bursements when the items were paid by credit card. Most of the credit card charges were for meals and gas. VanDenburg, who had an assistant handle his book­ keeping, said he didn’t realize the items were paid by credit card. A well publicized whirlwind of events involving school board members, administration officials and community members has lead up to Thursday's hear­ ings: • July 20, 2005: An airline purchased ticket by VanDenburg’s wife appeared on the credit card statement. VanDenburg said his wife meant to use the card to reserve the airline ticket, not purchase it. etween July 20 and July 26, claims were made that the school’s previous busi­ ness manager, Judi Dean, was making accusations to area media that VanDenburg was abusing the credit card abuses. Later communication with Dean indicated the rumors did not come from her. • July 26: Varsity basketball coach Scott Tompkins contract was not renewed by the school board due to philosophical differences between Tompkins, the administration and the board on how program operations should be conducted. Tompkins’ supporters said they felt the reasons given, which included use of pro­ fanity, closed basketball ses­ sions seven days a week, and the desire to have an “on campus coach” (a Caledonia school staff member), were not enough for not renewing the coach’s contract. • Between Aug. 5 and Aug. 14: School board members received letters from a few community members who stated their objections to the firing of | Tompkins. • Aug. 26: Board mem­ bers were a letter sent by John Price, representing Citizens for Ethical Caledonia Schools, which listed 21 grievances against VanDenburg, related to the firing of Tompkins. A few grievances listed "concerns that Mr. VanDenburg may have and/or is continuing to misuse school monies and/or property." • September, exact date unknown: Board President Atkinson Dennis and Trustee Kristy Sherlund were permitted to meet with the Citizens for Ethical Caledonia Schools about the financial grievances they brought to the board in August. Board Treasurer Ken Yonker obtained the school credit card from VanDenburg to examine reimbursements. Rumors circulated that a private investigator was following VanDenburg. See hearing, page 3 'I exclusive use of the martial home located at (Austin Ridge in Caledonia) during the pendency of the action." Atkinson "was was granted exclusive use of the parties' cottage in Sand Lake." following events... The school board member mov­ ing his or her residence form the school district." Julie Atkinson confirmed that Dennis Atkinson does not sleep at the home in by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia Numerous community members are questioning where Caledonia School Board President Dennis Atkinson lives these daYs; ii The school board member should take it upon According to the “residence” definition in the himself to resign from his seat." Michigan Compiled Laws Currentness Annotated II 4 Residence,' as - Michigan Association School Board Attorney, (MCLA), used in this act, for registra­ Brad Banisik tion and voting purposes means that place at which a The law also states that Caledonia, "but that the person habitually sleeps, II the office of a school board home is his legal residence. keeps his or her personal Dennis Atkinson said that member becomes vacant effects and has a regular many attorneys have told immediately, regardless of place of lodging. If a person him that he is within rights declaration by an officer or has more than one residence, because he intends to move acceptance by the school or if a wife has a residence board or on or more of its I See residency, page 2 separate from that of the hus­ members, upon any of the band, that place at which the person resides the greater part of the time shall be his her official residence for or L__ II the purposes of this act. residency Atkinson's came into question after • Middleville Plan Commissionofficers learning that Atkinson has to remain the same been living in Sand Lake since last fall. Further inves­ • Request for clock tower prompts tigation uncovered that as of Caledonia Village Plan discussion Oct. 7, the Kent County • Trojan wrestlers start Gold season Courthouse lists Atkinson’s address in Sand Lake. by topping Scots The investigation also • Trojan eagers fall to 1-5 with unveiled that as of Nov. 29, overtime loss to Muskegon 2005, Atkinson’s estranged wife, Julie, was "granted In This Issue... * �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10. 2006 »•* Lobbyist, continued from page f ’’ J tion of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of Palm Springs (Fla.) and the Tigua Tribe of El Paso (Texas). Among other things, the committee deter­ mined that Mr. Scanlon's companies collected at least $66 million from the six tribes and secretly paid* Mr. Abramoff almost $22 mil­ lion from that amount. ’ Hoekstra has acknowl­ edged he is a longtime Gun l^ake area casino opponent, but has denied allegations he was working with Abramoff to delay the casino. Official documents from 2002 and 2005 show that Hoekstra sent letters to Gale A. Norton, director of the U.S. Department of Interior, requesting extensions to the public comment portions of the casino project. In the first letter, Hoekstra questioned the validity of the environmental impact assessment that was per­ formed at the site. A 45-day extension was granted in response to his letter on Dec. 19, 2(X)2, and a fax of the ruling was sent to Abramoffs office, among others. Correspondence between Abramoff and the head of the Council of Republicans for Environmental Advocacy, Italia Federici, said they were pleased with the ruling and planned their next move “We hope that Abramoff’s plea agreement will finally shed some light on the activities surrounding the 14-month delay of our land into trust process at the Department of the Interior. At this point, the Tribe has not received a logical explanation for this unprecedented delay." Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague to block the casino based on the extension. "This is very g 1. With this extension, they can now kill it by ruling that the EIS shows they should not move forward." wrote Abramoff to Federici. Federici was brought before the Indian Affairs Committee because of her involvement with Abramoff and delays for the Gun Lake casino. Sprague said. "The Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing•4 to question Italia Federici on Nov. 17, 2005, and released documents that revealed Congressman Pete Hoekstra was communicat­ ing his delay tactics to Jack Abramoff during an intense period of activity in December 2002.” In his second letter to Norton, Hoekstra requested a 90-day extension to the final decision process, citing department vacancies, lack of time for public input and "unfortunate decisions and handling of the Environmental Assessment process by the Midwest office" as reasons. Hoekstra sent copies of his first extension request letter, dated Dec. 12, 2002, to both Presidential Advisor Karl Rove and U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay while the second request was not copied to any parties. Abramoffs lobbying firm of Greenberg Traurig, con­ tributed $2,000 to Hoekstra during the 2003-2004 .leg­ islative session, according% to opensecrets.org. “The Gun Lake Tribe is calling on Congressman Hoekstra to follow the lead of President Bush, Speaker Dennis Hastert, and former House Majority Leader Tom Delay to either return the money or donate it to chari­ ty,” said Sprague. The tribe contends that Hoekstra was previously supportive of the land into trust efforts of Northern •> Michigan tribes, including one in his wn district, the Little River Band in Manistee. Sprague said he is hopeful now that the lawsuit will soon be decided so the proj- r Ur Staff IVriter For those whose list of Year New resolutions included losing weight and w u r-- \ I Friday, January 27 • 2 to 8 p.m. I Saturday; January 28 • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sjinday, January 29 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ARRY EXPO CENTER. . IP Ss- Promoted by... ilh Vevins ill* <l< <><> (U’1 it* I ” < 1 SO! 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Sprague said the impact of Abramoffs actions has both negative and positive conse- "Secchia has admitted to circumventing the administra­ tive process, contacting Karl Rove among others, in an attempt to lobby against the casino. 23 is Enough is now funding a least part of the MichGo lawsuit." When asked if Ehlers and Secchia have worked togeth­ er. John Brandt, press secre­ Ehlers tary .for said. "Absolutely. They (Ehlers and Secchia) know each other ver)' well. When Mr. Secchia has an idea, he will bounce it off Mr. Ehlers and vice versa and other people as well." The Gun Lake Tribe's proposed casino is touted to create 1.800 direct jobs with an average annual compen­ sation package of $40,000, 3,100 indirect jobs, and more than $20 million per year in purchases of goods and serv­ ices from West Michigan businesses. The proposed casino is now in litigation because of a exercising more. Solid more, Impact Fitness in Caledonia is having “Biggest Loser” contest starting Monday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. The contest will include unlimited use of the facility, eight weeks of personal training, a weight manage­ ment program and nutritional guidance. Contestants will learn about daily fat and calorie requirements in order to lose weight, losing weight with­ out feeling deprived, deter­ mining accurate portion sizes, plan meals and snacks, set goals and keep them, shop for nutritious foods. cook healthier foods, and choose the best exercise for Residency, continued from page 2------ back to Caledonia, and that he is currently staying at the year-round cottage until he finds a house in Caledonia. Atkinson also presented vari­ ous cases which residencies were challenged, and judges ruled in favor of the defen­ dant. (Editor's Note: On Nov. 3 29, the school board mem■ bers voted not involve the 4 legal authorities. However, by the end of the week, Atkinson and Trustee Kristy Anne Sherlund chose to turn over what they believed were alleged financial abuses of VanDenburg’s spending to the Kent County sheriff’s department.) Michigan Association School Board Attorney. Brad Banisik remarked. remarked, "The school board member should take it upon himself to resign from his seat." W<>! quences for the project. "Opponents are trying to taint the Gun Lake Tribe with the Abramoff scandal,” he said. “Gun Lake was vic­ timized by Abramoff, the Tribe's efforts to benefit from the legal governmental activity of Indian gaming shouldn’t be debated in the context of the Abramoff scandal.” "Abramoffs efforts to delay the Gun Lake casino cannot be understated. I think it will help show to what lengths the opposition will go to delay us, they cer­ tainly can't stop us. 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Michigan Congressman Vem Ehlers also is a member of the anti-casino group and a spokesperson for him said Ehlers has worked closely with Peter Secchia, vice chairman of the organization and former U.S. ambassador to Italy, to stop further expansion of casinos in Michigan. "Secchia has admitted to circumventing the adminis­ trative process, contactin, •4 Karl Rove among others, in an attempt to lobby against the casino. 23 is Enough is r’ 41 Djiijf �V The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006/ Page 3 Hearing, continued from page sb ss \ X . feu L .’’U J ’* tn II Sis, - if ‘ ‘5 dll’ Z"’** IM 1 is -Esitasetfj Rli I K. M as i ijsia lint IA h i- 4- I® rfiffiteku I Ip nfcjfe W I It wml ii u ivkVIll 1 W IMl III • Sept. 14: Rhemann Robson completed the audit of VanDenburg’s financial account. • Sept. 27: Atkinson sent VanDenburg a letter stating, "At the meeting (September 27), we reviewed documents from our auditor regarding alleged improper financial transactions. In this letter I will not attempt to summa­ rize that information. During our meeting I advised you that based upon the informa­ tion from the auditor, I am compelled to file charges with the Board of Education requesting the Board of Education to terminate your with the employment with the Community Caledonia Schools. I also advised you that I felt the information should be presented to the police or prosecutor so that they could determine whether there has been a vio­ lation of any criminal laws. I also advised you that if you were willing to voluntarily resign as an employee of the Caledonia 1Community Schools, I would not pursue either of the aforementioned courses of action. On this point, I emphasized that your resignation must be com­ pletely voluntary and that my comments should not be con­ strued as an attempt to coerce you to resign. “If I do not receive a writ­ ten resignation by Friday October, 7, 2005, whereby you resign as an employee of the Caledonia Community Schools, I will file the charges with the Board of oard of Education. The Education will then provide you with an opportunity for a due process hearing. If you exercise your right to a hear­ ing, the Board of Education HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com ’I Downtown Hastings on State St. DIGITAL SOUND '. M 945-SHOW QN0 PASSES Fr«* drink refill* A 25< corn refill* SMwmftt r/fo ■ r/f? soil O RINGER (PG-13) 2:40, 4:40. 7:10, 9:10 O RUMOR HAS IT (PG-13) 12:00 CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 (PG) e litis .MS‘J ’? .«■ i 1:45,4:15,7:00.9:15 KING KONG (PG-13) 2:05. 5:40, 9:15 ’ f” THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (PG) c 1:20,4:05, 6:50. 9:35 aa COUPON I ^20^) ft* h u i ,L. L. I with $2 50 purchase H| of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn j JAN 31.2006 XT EO bSYdKlineNewsletter at www.hastings4.com — mm — — w I I | will base its decision solely upon the evidence intro­ duced during the hearing. I will not participate in the Board of Education's delib­ eration and decision. “In closing, I want to say that I believe it is. in your best interests to resign from the Caledonia Community Schools. The information from the auditor raises many questions regarding the propriety of financial transac­ tions. If you do not voluntar­ ily resign, additional investigation will be conducted by ’the auditor, including investigations of the meal expenses which have been paid by the School District. Your financial transactions should be the basis for your decision whether to resign.” • Oct. 20: Atkinson sent a letter to board members, informing them of the charges he was filing against VanDenburg and his request Ithat ---- the board terminate VanDenburg’s employment after providing him with an opportunity for a due process pre-termination hearing. • Oct. 20: Atkinson sent a letter to VanDenburg, enclosing the charges that were to be presented the board on Nov. 1. Atkinson explained VanDenburg had a right to a due process if he contacted Atkinson before Oct. 28. Atkinson stated H Wes, you have previously been given the opportunity to voluntarily resign in order to avoid the filing of these charges. The charges will be withdrawn if you voluntarily resign prior to the aforementioned hearing.” • Nov. 11: Atkinson sent a letter to VanDenburg, enclosing the supplemental charge that he was filing with the board. Atkinson also sent a letter to the board members regarding the sup­ plemental charge surrounding the reimbursement for a moving expense. 6 • Nov. 21: Board members were sent a letter from John Price, stating that "I know of six distinct concerns pertain­ ing to embezzlement or mis­ Caledonia use of School Community (District) funds have; or should have been reported previously to the board (by VanDenburg)." (Some board members were not aware the details of the charges which were going u to be presented at the next monthly meeting scheduled for Nov. 29, yet it appears Price knew all of the details.) » • Nov. 27: Board members were sent a letter by Pat Johnson regarding her disap­ proval of VanDenburg. Within the letter; Johnson stated. "I have heard talk of allegations of embezzlement supported by an independent third party. I've also heard talk that W. VanDenburg was trying to borrow money from community members to reimburse the district. From what I have heard, we are not the first school to have this challenge. Restitution does not dismiss any wrongdo­ ings." • Nov. 28: Board members were sent an e-mail from Joe expressing Fifer, his thoughts about •It VanDenburg. Within the letter, Fifer stat­ ed, ”1 have been made aware of a long and disturbing list of allegations that, if true, are appalling. I have done noth­ ing to investigate these allegations, trusting that you and the rest of the board would take them seriously and do necessary thorough the research. I will, as a proud member of this community, if only a tenth of what I have read and is being asserted is true, they represent a black eye on the fine schools of Caledonia and need to be with addressed swift, assertive andJ public action. Further in the letter, Fifer stated, "Finally, if you are not starkly aware, you should know that actions taken this summer have unfortunately split many people in this community. I chose not to actively partake in either side of this debate despite requests to do so. Even during the exciting football playoffs, there was evidence of a deep divide among the families involved. People moving seats because they were too close to someone ‘from the other side,’ stories being told, gossip, hearsay, presumptions and hurt feelings. It is sad, quite frankly, and could have been avoided with adequate leadership action. What we got be was leadership to ashamed of. “Thank you for listening 6 il gbNTEMPO <5^LON iliw Introducing Danielle to our staff Offering Acrylic Nails SPECIAL $acoo .• A Full Set........................ *35 Forever French Fills..?25°° i eh $7000 Regular Fills............... J1 d Jf use, excessive meal and entertainment expenses to conduct apparently district business, he used district funds to purchase alcohol for staff members at a June meeting, and clearly lacks a working relationship with the staff members of our outer facilities. 1 won't men­ tion the stupid decision to terminate Scott Tompkins' coaching contract because he was not on staff within the district." • Nov. 29: "A motion has been presented that the Board Education of President schedule a due process/pre-termi nation hearing regarding the charges that he has filed with the Board of Education set forth in the letters to the Board of Education dated October 20. 2005 — and November 11, 2005." read Caledonia School Board Secretary Bernard Nagel at the board meeting. Sherlund seconded the motion. Atkinson. Bernard Nagel, and Kristy Sherlund voted "aye" while Robert Bergy, Deb McCarty and Yonker voted "nay." 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Hard to find 5 acres wooded and rolling in Thornapple Twp. ' Private road will be in soon * Conveniently located approx. 5 minutes from Middleville. 77/ 269-795-3305 or 838-3305 ................................... 1$72,900 Call Kay Stolsonburg @ Bonnie 795-3305 A p kJ Deb 623-8357 Thru January 29, 2006 - COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES - II y to a concerned citizen. I am on record with Mr. Weiss that while I was not taking an active part in activities since writing my letter. I would like to be part of actions to rebuild the unity in our com­ munity that provides for a healthy environment for par­ ents and kids to thrive. If there are ways for me to par­ ticipate in a rebuilding process, I am happy to do so. My sense is that this rebuild­ ing needs to happen soon, and starts with decisive, courageous and right deci­ sions before you today." • Nov. 28: Board members were sent a letter from Ted Van Duinen stating, "I know that board is currently deal­ ing with some issues con­ cerning our Superintendent, Wes VanDenburg. I feel compelled to send this letter make (making) you aware of some things that have hap­ pened between myself, my wife and Wes VanDenburg that I think speak loudly about his character." Van Duinen continued is explain situations which occurred while VanDenburg rented a the duplex from Van Duinens. • Nov. 28: Board members were sent a letter from Dave Roerig. After explaining that he has been approached by outside the parents Caledonia district who have S heard allegations against VanDenburg, Roeng wrote, “These allegations include but are not limited to, district purchases for his personal Danielle Formerly of Ultimate Spa Full Service Specializing in Facials, Pedicures & the Best in Color & Design THINK SPRING! Hastings Ice Cream Business * All equipment included * Hastings Area * Across from popular Tyden Park * Seller financing available * Also close to bike oath and river * Future potential •It tential unlimited with canoe, bikes, soccer teams, etc. * --------------------------_ $ . 39,900 Great time to open! Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 Mary 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE Ml • (269) 795-3305 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. January 10. 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 A living Church- Serving a Living Ijurd Reducing the Pressure Sunday Srtiool........................................ .. .10:50 a.m .. 600 p.m Evening Praise .................................. WEDNESDAY Faith Weaver Friends .. .6.00 p m 9:30a, 11.00a 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledcmia 1 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles vighf he*e I i Middleville Wesleyan Church Re-energizing Your Life Morning Worship ... .............................. 9:30 a m Fellowship Time .................................. . . .1035 a m jr ' I 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Sen ice Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:..... .........................9:45 a.m. ...................... 11:00 a.m. ........................ 6:00 p.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday •II Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. www.CornerChurch.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 II SLMJA1 SERVICE TIMES in Irving) I 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev David T Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http.//www churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt - MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST COMMUNITY CHURCH a place to belong . a place to become CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor (Contemporary, Casual, Non-denominational) Tiro A. Vine, Sunday Morning Worship.................9:30 8 11:00 a.m. Ahl Pastor/Youth Pastor Gary Weaver, Musk Minister Rev. Michael Stowell, Lead Pastor Boh WoIlam. Assistant Pastor Joe Cipcic, Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Sunday School ................................................... 9:45 a.m. Visit our web site www.brightside org 8 30am - Traditional i Make TRADITION Al. l.AUN MASS TRADITIONAL IXX.MA11C TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Douglas G. Bca.M>n. Visitation 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Sunday Services Rev Fr Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday II JJ am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies 1* and Sunday School the best * Nursery available day ofyour week during service* ft @ St Paul Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Worship Service............ 11:00IIa.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Wednesday Mid Week Prayer..................................6:45p.m. Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Word of Life Clubs..................................................... 6.45p.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 Ml www.stpaulcalcdonia.org Pastor Robert Gcrke I I CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ■ A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship .............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: o p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Green was, Pastor Jack Dejong, Pastor of Worship & Adult Ed. JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tie meyer, Community Calling Good Shepherd Lutheran Church J22OO West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Mt 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you ’re at. QUN LAKE COMMUNITY CM <-9 Ft CM Sunday Worship: 9: Hl a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommumtychurch.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org " * * FJ- CherryVuxey PRFSBY T C RI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Connexion K/ub for ’Kids' of all a<?e$ 10:00-10:30 am Lakeside Community Church . A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in for All Ages................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship....................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am . .10:30 a.m. (urrentlv meetine at Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Ave.. Caledonia Nursery dvM/e throughout Everyone 6 is ure/rome Sunday School for All Ages. .. .9.15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays . . .6:30 p.m. Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Community o| C^ri$f ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor (616) 891-8028 wutv.leightonchurch.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Church School. Sunday............................... 9:45 a.m. Praise Singing . .. 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship . 11:00 a.m. •75 Wed. Fellowship . . 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cathy Onan Church Ph. 616-868-6810 • Pastor's Ph. 616-897-6740 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 3449 - 76th St, S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. . k! Worship Times: Saturday......... ...........4:00 pm Sunday............. 9:30 am Mass i eta H J Qtye (Bib J jfHetfjobist Cljurcl) J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH a i k Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) 1.1lid Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ’HiF'fiMOR e ■R.u Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m............................. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m...................................... Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a. m. ........................................ Worship Service 9:00 a.m Pastor Scott E. Manning Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Sa Website: www.umcmiddleville.org MHelping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church Office Phone: (269) 795-92zz I Sunday Morning Worship .. Pastor: Clint Cozier 10 AM Sunday MorningL PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST January 15: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany John 1:43-51,1 Samuel 3:1-20 CHURCH Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CHURCH Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891*1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH New Life Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY » 8 NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Peace Church 4 Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary III 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church "The Family of God for All People 99 Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am WAYFARER. community r Church Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: m: wayfarercc.ar^ Hi I Pill Whitneyville Bible church (\L L j 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891- •nii "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School.................................................................... am Sunday Morning Worship ....................................... ^:30 o.m. Sunday Evening Worship Family Supper Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8 1 K'-HSll www.red --- ercovenant.org I ............... Awana & Youth Group . ............................. P .................. 545 pm ..................6:30 p.m. ",Lte Study .................... 7:00 PM Wed. Midweek Prayer & Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org o^towo ■\ �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006/ Page 5 Dads & Daughters night set for Jan. 28 engagements Moorhouse-Chapman to wed July 12 Michael and Diane * -— Moorhouse of Middleville wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Moorhouse Melissa to Timothy Chapman, the son 171 of James and Kimberly r Chapman of Big Rapids. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg J High School and is currently attending Ferris State University. The groom-to-be is a grad­ uate of Big Rapids High School and is currently employed with Osceola County Ems. Fifth-grader Anya Miller A July 15, 2006 wedding is in Mike Hodge's class earned being planned. a place on the first trimester honor roll which was pub­ lished in the Sun and News in December. Unfortunately, her name was inadvertantly omitted from the list. f I i Li I £ ' J X ■ ♦• • ♦ • *— * n* oee * 7k. .3 :W Tlv.A: *r.’ x'- < X - to <5:. Si,- xs ill ill B B to i M1| Correction: A Moores to celebrate golden wedding anniversary ** tW ’Jt Fifty years of marriage will be observed on January 14, 2006 by Robert and Barbara (Kidder) Moore. Children of the Middleville couple are Gregory and Barbara Moore of New Port Richey, Florida and Derick and Christine Price of Freeport. They have five grandchildren. * .i X Pulmonary Resuscitation) is critical in treating life-threat­ ening emergencies. Classes will be taught by Robin Nyenhuis, a certified paramedic with the Wayland Area Ambulance Service. The cost for this class is $20. Upon completion of the class, students will receive a certification card, which is good for two years and a book for reference. Call the church office at 269-792-3543 for further or information Sandy Marcukaitis at 269-795-3290 SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 159 131 st Ave. in the Gun Lake area, will offer a Basic Life Support class from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. This class is endorsed by the American Heart Association and everyone is encouraged to attend. Students will learn basic life support techniques and the Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction procedure (also known as the Heimlich maneuver) for adults and children. Early CPR (Cardio Mitels toci« —_4 irtL . . Mu fflOEB Kffl 11 Pn^kliiik•• MU mF' THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WOMAN j»B«s ► is desserts spelled backwards Ito#' ■fi W t re’* .»* ' Insurance for their home and and start to change mobile home protection. Stop 11 Im iJB. Ml- > • • Church fl ■l- ■ 1.1 •V plans and “No Problem' claim o service. life Home Car Bustness 7X/',U /?»// ’ ISSI l tNI I HIM Meetings also in Hastings and more! Direct Rates with Local ’OS Service BOB NICOLAI 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P.O. Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 3 O) 8 participating meeting locations. Not valid for At Work meetings Valid for a limited time al ducts WEIGHT WATCHERS is 3 registered trademark of Weigh nd Online subscription products. WEI '"c- A" resewed: rwaS € S. ! Ifl I I o 4 Call the church office for more information President Kf ^02) • Buck Contest Prizes • Door Prizes Advance Tickets only • Adults - $10 • Students - $5 duto-Owners insurance Middle Villa Inn • 4611 N. M-37 Hwy. Thursday - 6:00 p.m. _ watch yourself change 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 6 ble payment Middleville CWeightWatchers' I 269-795-4254 2005 Only Youth and Adult Categories Registration begins at 5:30PM k tection, • Fresh Start Cafe • 9866 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. I 3 •r quality pro­ Caledonia TV* I I ft with flexi­ vvp ,|.h’ — Zfc -if -- s i us about Call 1 800-572-5727 or visit www.vvw-wmi.com e - “Big Buck” contest A 1^ > • —7 Featuring Tom Karsten of the National Wild Turkey Federation in and ask Join today for Half Off! Save $15! Call for Monthly Specials! .... ■■w ■■■ r 2 money with Auto-Owners where they can all get together —■ • Thursday, January 26 6:00 - 8:00PM undreds of thousands BUT THERE IS ONE PLACE Hair & Tanning Salon Sportsperson Show and Dinner ‘of families are saving 0 ► who knows that stressed 8 o Desert Sun k insurance is “No Problem.” k fee ► Saving on home Mail .IliOu I h tasted special memories. Tickets are available by calling (616) 891-7011. The cost is $25 for each couple. Those who want to may bring all their daughters for an additional $12.50 each. Please call for tickets by Jan. 25 to assure a spot. A limit­ ed number of tickets will be available at the door for $28 per couple and $15 for indi­ vidual. The Caledonia High school Senior Class is invit­ ing the public to the third annual Dads & Daughters dinner Saturday, Jan 28, at Caledonia High School. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with all the daugh­ ters getting their pictures taken with their dads before being seated at their tables. They will enjoy an Italian dinner catered by Monterey Grille and entertainment pro­ vided by the senior class. Last year's special night included more than 200 dads and daughters of all ages to enjoy an elegant evening and Life support class Jan. 12 at area church 7 lie ■w Wo. I • f r. L tX & •A •Mel J* ’ c i - Gun Lake Community Church 12200 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 (1/2 mile East of Patterson) o (269) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269) 795-3935 WWW. T ► ► ► gunlakecornmunitychurch.org • (269) 795-7903 > ■ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006 - Carl Alvin Molenar CALEDONIA Carl Alvin Molenar, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 3, 2006. at his home in Caledonia. Boni May 1, 1919 in Lake City, Missaukee County, he was the elder son and middle child of Henry and Clara (Schantz) Molenar. He grew up near Holy Corners, attended Caledonia schools, and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. In 1942, he entered the United States Army and gave three years of service to his country in North Africa and Italy. In 2003, much to the delight of his family, he donned his orginal Army uniform on Independence Day. When the war was over, he returned home and married the former June Hale on March 16, 1946. Over the next few years, he cleared some land next door to his boyhood home and built a house under the shade, and there he and June raised their eight children - Anna, Carol, Michael, Mary, David, Colleen, Joel and Jonathan. Carl was blessed with strong, capable hands and a quick mind, and could build Alberta Grace Hooper or fix just about anything. He worked for 25 years at Marker Implement as a mechanic, retiring in 1984. He was the entire family's auto mechanic, as well, and took pride in his ability to keep everyone's car in good working order, remaining active even after retirement. He was a quiet man who reminisced about the old ways but accepted that things change. Until his eyesight deteriorated, he loved read­ ing about history. He loved the peace of the outdoors, understood how to live off the land, often made maple syrup, and planted a garden nearly every year, He enjoyed smoking his pipe and an occasional cigar. RO Hew Fabrics Are Here!! 24 i X4 1 p Simplicity, McCall's, Kwik Sew L PATTERNS 33% OFF SALE TABLE Safe! -Good SelectionMoleskin Poly Suede y£ 1 >2 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm [ daughters. Sandra (Dave) VanEIst, Ranee (Hooper) (Michael) Bart; daughter-inlaw, Lisa Baker; grandchil­ Brooke dren, (Matt) Hempton, Jason VanEIst, Lauren, Alexandra and Allie Baker, and Austin and Chandler Bart. Alberta loved spending treasured time with friends, playing cards, golfing, can­ ning, cooking, traveling and just living life to the fullest. She will be sadly missed by ail who knew her. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Scott E. Manning officiating. Family will receive visi­ tors on Tuesday, January 10. 2006 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ als may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. * {W P• If' J Albert E. Simon CALEDONIA - Albert E. Simon, age 85, of Caledonia formerly of Livonia, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 6, 2006. He was an Army Veteran ofWWII. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife of 57 years, Beverley J. Simon; two daughters. Linda M. Wright of Fort Worth. Texas and Brenda K. Simon of Bedford, Texas; one son. Albert E. Jr. (Raelyn) Simon of Lowell; four grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Ashley and Blake; one brother, Robert H. Simon of Royal Oak. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Priscilla A. Kipp and his parents, Samuel and Emma Simon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. 8436 Kraft Ave., S.E. Caledonia. Pastor Robert A. Gerke officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Disabled American Veterans or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. & J J w . 1. 1 ■ I I The firm now employs 11 professionals. McKeown enjoys fanning on the family farm south of Middleville. He and his wife have four sons, Brian, who is attending Detroit Mercy Dental School and Kyle, Michael and Patrick, all stu­ dents at Michigan State University. In addition to farming. rMs-.. w B <9 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station SS5 iff. I— McKeown and his wife enjoy vacationing through­ out the United States on their Harley Davidson motorcy­ cle. Hastings City Bank is a full service community bank with six conveniently located branches in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. /llk|h / I 11* Call for classified ads Phone 269-945-9554 --*• * a IM 111** o\ Scott McKeown has been appointed to the boards of directors of Hastings City Bank and HCB Financial Corporation, in annnouncement by Mark A. Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank. McKeown is a principal in the Middleville public accounting firm of | McKeown and Kraai, CPAs. 1 He and his wife Debra, both graduates of Western Michigan Unibversity, founded the firm in 1985. jj'isSSf r-' Scott McKeown appointed to Hastings City Bank Board SI QUESTIONS: ASK US... 06624308 MIDDLEVILLE - Alberta Grace Hooper, age 76, of Middleville passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 6. 2006. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Alberta was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Lloyd Baker; her parents. Brock and Georgia Williams; and son. Jack Richard Baker. Alberta is survived by her husband B. Jack Hooper; 03 a- 4 Carl is survived by June, his wife of 59 years, of Caledonia; eight children; Anna Verheek, and Mary (Ralph) Grathen. of Grand Rapids; Carol (Bill) Gardenour, Michael Molenar, David Molenar, and Joel Molenar, all of Caledonia; Colleen (Jacob) Ergang of Wyoming; and Jonathan Molenar, of New York City; nine grandchildren, Cathy Burnsed, Karen Koedam. Amy Grathen, Bill Gralhen, Chris Verheek, Lance Verheek, Karen Ergang. Sarah Ergang, and Elizabeth Ergang; and four great-grandchildren, Kayla and Amber Denton, and Allison and Laura Burnsed; numerous sisters- and broth­ ers-in-law; several cousins, and a niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Molenar. and sister, Anna Molenar, Katherine for whom he ran errands and visited daily for well over 20 years. Carl was loved by so many, and will be missed. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia, with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. .1 Ifei ’ n ■• 'Siu 24 Hours a Day -7 Days a Week Scott McKeown Hastings For Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Pediatrics 7 Caledonia Community Schools Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Preschool Registration Dawn Rosser, M.D. is a board certified pediatrician who received her medical degreefrom Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She completed a three-year pediatric residency at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dawn resides in Hastings with her husband, son and daughter. fl 7 a “Experts in Children’s Health From Infancy to Adolescence” for 2nd Semester (January 23rd-May 24th) Hastings Pediatrics accepts the following insurance companies: • Aetna • IBA/PHP • PPOM • Physician's Care • Preferred Choices • Priority Health • Tricare • United Healthcare • All Blue Cross Blue Shield Products J • Healthscope • Multiplan • BCE Emergis Two or three day sessions are available for children who turned four years old by December 1, 2005. 2 day session - $310 per semester • 3 day session - $425 per semester ~ Taking New Patients ~ i 1 * r 9 fl Located at Creekside Professional Building 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite 2, Hastings, Ml 49058 06624145 € Sc1 Ph. (269) 948-7337 i> > A § i ■ Si Morning sessions - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions - 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. A non-refundable deposit of $40 is required Enrollment packets can be picked up at: 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. SE Caledonia For more information please call or email: 891-6220 • dleccpreschool@caledonia.kl2.mi.us s, K Wil1 �The Sun and News, Middleville. January 10, 2006/ Page 7 New partner named GFWC-Gun Lake area club Free food distribution set sets scholarship deadline at Alto library Jan. 11 at Middleville firm V \ ’MiC It. McKeown & Kraai PLC, certified public accountants of Middleville, has announced that Larry D. Phillips, CPA, MST was pro­ moted to partner as of Jan. 1. Phillips joined the firm in October 2001. Scott McKeown says, “He has become a valuable mem­ ber of our team.” Phillips received his bach­ elor’s and master’s degrees from Grand Valley State University. McKeown says, “Larry's varied experience, education, and networking skills have enabled him to develop a strong client base. His major areas of focus are corporate and small business taxation, accounting and auditing, and estate, gift, and trust taxa­ tion, as well as a complete line of services for individu­ als.” Phillips acknowledges his appreciation for those clients who have entrusted him with their tax and financial mat­ ters. He is currently accept- « ft S 'S3 MS '1 I’ u IS. i i r J Larry Phillips ing new clients and will to discuss tax and accounting issues. McKeown & Kraai PLC was started in 1985 by Scott and Deb McKeown. Jeff Kraai joined the firm in 1996. Mckeown says, “We have grown continuously over the years and now have six CPAs, four paraprofes­ sionals and support staff. the senior candidate we select from each school dis­ trict.” The Health Service Scholarship of $500 is available to those interested in medicine, nursing, phar­ macy, and med-tech pro­ !4 rams. The student must be a viable candidate in terms of aptitude, preparation and interest. Applications for the Premier Senior and Health Service scholarships are now available in school guidance offices. No appli­ cations come directly to the GFWC-Gun Lake Scholarship Committee. The GFWC-Gun Lake Women's Club also pres­ ents fine arts, premier aca­ demic and health service scholarhsips to students in the Martin and Wayland high schools. Members of the commit­ tee this year are in addition to Perino are Gloria Cunningham, Donna Kiel, Paula Geyer, Susan Stephenson and Julie Borst. Members of the scholar­ ship committee of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women's club willl deliver application packets and cover letters this week to high school guidance offices in Delton and the Thornapple Kellogg schools. Monday, Feb. 13, is the for deadline Arts candidates. Scholarship Each scholarship is for $500. It is strongly recom­ mended that each school’s Fine Arts Department select an undergraduate whose camp experience or lessons can enrich the school's fine arts program for another year or two. Monday, March 20, is the deadline for Premier Senior scholarship and the Heath Service Scholarship appli­ cations. Ruth Perino, chair of the GFWC-Gun Lake Women’s Club scholarship committee, says, “We are pleased» to announce that we will award $750 this year to The monthly free food commodity supplemental program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (one « hour only) Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Alto Public Library, 6071 Linfield Ave. This program provides a of monthly distribution cheese, canned meats, veg­ etables. fruits, grains/cereals and juices. The purpose of the pro­ gram is to help low income citizens known to be most vulnerable to malnutrition and help prevent the occur­ rence of health problems. Participants in this pro­ gram must meet the follow­ ing requirements: • Must be at least 60 years of age. • Must be a resident of Kent County. • Income cannot be more than $1,037 monthly for a household of one or $ 1,390 a month for a household of two. Clients must present veri­ fication of address/residence in Kent County as well as Social Security LD. and proof of income. Registration forms/applications are available on the date of the distribution and once registered for this pro­ gram, one need reapply until the following year. Clients who are approved may have another family/friend/neighbor pick up their monthly food by pre­ senting that client's registra­ tion card should they be unable to be present on the date of distribution. For more information, call Dick Spiegel at (616) 8919364 or spiegeler@AOL.com. I r i WOTtfvetfeWzzzwroM * ■'fai T w K) ♦ LD F r k 7 06624319 Est. 1997 221 W. Mill Street, Hastings • 269-948-7387 l^fa Haan hastam alittts z All Dog a Cat Food................ MH S%Gff W All Toys • Dog, Cat, Bird....4O*Off Ktt! ta HtfCJ All Aquarium Ornaments..40 3aai kfal ad Wt, ‘tom ad taxi iB 1 gu i to Wfa * 'j io off All Dog & Cat Supplies...... 25%Ojf tais'.. Mi To much to list!! Take advantage of these great discounts off our already low prices! Call lot Pte 1 I A local student's leader­ leader in academics, technol­ ship qualities were recently ogy, the arts and athletics, recognized by his peers, who Albion College is committed elected him one of the 2006 to the theme of "Liberal Arts leaders of their Albion at Work." For the third consecutive College Greek fraternity. Brett Vernon has been elect­ year, Albion is ranked in the ed historian for Alpha Tau top 20 of national colleges Omega fraternity. Vernon is and universities in the per­ a senior majoring in second­ centage of alumni who ary physical education and donate to their alma maters. * history education. Dedicated to improving the He is the son of John human condition by educat­ Vernon and Kathry n Vernon ing the leaders of tomorrow, of Middleville and a graduate Albion was named for a of Thornapple Kellogg High record third straight year as one of 40 "Great College at Lj School. "The entire fraternity Great Prices" in U.S. News chooses its leaders from & World Report's "America's among its most dedicated Best Colleges." $ and responsible members," Ifl' says Samuel Centellas, director of Greek Life at Albion THE College. "Holding a leader­ ship position is an honor tor any member." A national and regional Lacey Patterson - Stylist Four Seasons Salon _______ e a hing Must Go! Eve All Dog Treats...... 20*off I fa Bl ^5II Mtm t| B5S(fa TK grad elected to post at Albion College fraternity We are moving to Down Town Hastings Details Coming Soon! < •* 2696 S. Patterson Rd Wayland, Mi 49348 269-792-2991 new year special Mention this ad and receive $5 off your service for first-time clients (Valid January through February) Thur»dog 12-8 Friday V>atardag 9:30-2 fl jonia Schools i tail) | Jj Cen^ , t' u !$C » |B| vSL ^"7 'Z Vizar! a N6W look for 616-538-8620 K* Ltd©? *» BR.W* uptomito- » Jlr A-^Z * u t=I www.c21pc.com > I 7 • I Do you have concerns about the speech, large or small motor skills, socialization, learning and/or growth of your 19 preschool aged child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2-4 1/2) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place Thursday January 19th, and Friday, January 20th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. (The next screening is planned for Spring 2006-date to be announced.) i GOLD STANDARD OF REAL ESTATE Pearson-Cook ’Each office independently owned and operated ■ CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY (For 2-4 1Z2 Year Old Preschoolers) r- •r- ** & JAMESTOWpT 1064 24TH MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS - 2123 BROOK ST. 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath walkout ranch on 1.5 acres. Hardwood floors, dining area has walkout to deck, full bath in basement with 6 ft. tub. newer furnace and roof, central air. appliances, home warranty. $ 174.900. MLS #541512. Kathy Benton 262-3965. Newer 3 bedroom home on just over a half acre, Appliances remain, underground sprinkling, central air and more. $139,900. MLS #541212. Joy Smith 893-5555. For all your Real Estate needs call... Laurie Tamburrino CALEDONIA - 8615 S. JASONVILLE CT. 2 bedroom, 2 bath combo •it; with over 1100 SF. 3 season porch, appliances included, pool, fitness center. $97,000. MLS #535751. Robin Dawson 293-4079. 616-813-0937 I Many More Listings Available! I or information on newh constructed homes and vacant lots ciirrenth available call: Kathy Benton 262-3965 Robin Dawson 293-4079 Laura Martin 891-7619 Joy Smith 893-5555 Lauric Tamburrino 813-0937 L Paul Davis 291-0063 J 1 1 1 •i 1 I I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll Ninth grade High honors, 3.7 grade •It point average and above — Kirk Barber, Renee Barnes, Jacob Bauer, Katie Bell, Ashleigh Bieski, Kyle Bobolts, Charity Bouchard, Robin Bouwhuis, Ryan Brew, Joshua Brower, Thomas Brunink, Christopher Bryan, Jessica Burrows, Michael Carson, Elizabeth Chappelow, Laura Cleveland, David Comeau, Alyson Cooper, Cara Crandell, Cade Dammen, Amber Faasen, Beth Fuller, Chelsea Funk, Jamie Goggins, Joshua Haney, 4 Tiffani Harrington, Kirsten Herich, Jacqueline Hodges, Heather Hull, Neal Humbarger, Matte Jacobs, Kimberly Junglas, Nicholas Karelse, Abraham Kim, Quinn Konarska, Gina Mancuso, Anna Marlin, Cole Meinke, Mackenzie ■Il Meyering, Kari Morey, Amanda Nicholas, Adrienne Palmer, Sara Pappas, Jenna Piets, Louisa Puffer, Kathleen Scheidel, Alecia Strumberger, Colin Texter, Daniel Thomas, Nicole Tinker, Tobin, James Allix Melanie Truer, Vandermeer and Briana Y arger. Honor students, 3.5 to 3.699 GPA - Laramie ■u Barker, Ashly Bignail, Bird, Kimberly Sophomores High Honors - Sarah Baird, Caleb Batdorff, Brittney Benjamin, Paul Angela Book, Betcher, Whitley Bremer, Chloe d rower, Kindra Burger, Jonathan Delger, Amy DeMaagd, Kyle Eaton, Erin Ebmeyer, Joshua Foote, Felecia Gibbs, Michelle Graham, Sarah Grummet, Dakota Hebert, Timothy Howarth, Ashley Jachim, Lyle Jackson, Nathan Jazwinski, Blake Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Abigail Kiel , Sydney Kilmartin, Erin King, Hillary Klunder, Kelsey Krey, Nathan LaVire Jr., Sarah Laycock, Daniel Lemon, David McMillan, Douglas Miller, Katie Opatik-Duff, Jordan Petersen, Emily Reed, Kasey Reeves, Celia Salmon, Kristen Schmidt, Travis Shoemaker, Ian Sisson, Kristen Sneller, Andrew Sweeney, Lauren Tandy, Joshua Thaler, Heidi VanderHeide, Teresa VanRhee, Alesha Ward, Travis Weeber, Sven Welz, Kimberly Williamson, Lindsey Wilson and Stephanie Wingeier. Honor Students — Jennifer Berryman, Rachel Bickford, Danielle Boik, Matthew Bouchard, Kody Burns, Brent Butgereit, Trista Caldwell, Thomas Enslen, Michael Gray Kevin Heynig, Melinda Hoffman, Jeanie Hurd, Brooks Lesert. Lesert, Nathan Marklevitz, Angelina Mazzucco, Kendall Moore, Yahida Navarro, Anne Nesbitt, Kaitlyn Otto, Amanda Rosendale, Bradley. Steffen, Nichole Thompson, 126 East Main Middleville, MI A 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK De Kok J I__ _ REALTY " -WF* 51/2* WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 06623389 JPF3 *** 'w 3 < h 11 1 I " i V >/n » You may call him Ski) or you may call him 8)7 either name is nifty. Celebrate with us because he has turned FIFTY! Mindy Warner, Grace Welton, BrittanyWing and Kayla Zahl. Honorable Mention — Mindy Aubil, Ross Barrett, James-Andrew Beuschel, Kaleigh Borrink, Samantha Bouwhuis, Kacey Cheney, Anna Cisler, Shannon Cornett, Kari DePew, Eric Dettmann, Kyle Ellsworth, Trever Timothy Etter, Finkbeiner, Robert Fisher, Abigail Foote, Laci Fuller, Forbes, Ethan Levi Funk, Imants Gerrits, Layton Grinage, Travis Hayward, Nathan Hodges, Christopher Hodgson, Megan Holzhausen, Thomas Huerth, Darrick Jackson, Josiah Jenkins, Cory Jewett, Logan Knight, Kam-meran Koehl, Meaghan Lloyd, Kevin Lukas, Anthony Lukas, Daniel Lydy, Nathan Manning, Tonya McCarter, Jaime McCoy, Chelsea Niblock, Jennifer Noffke, Kurt Oshinski, Kylee Pawloski, Scott Pitsch, Randi Price, Kevin Roberts, Samantha Samson, Kylie Nicole Smith, Schultz, Courtney Smith, James Smith, Nicole Stahl, Samantha Stowe, Fabian Suarez, Christopher VandenBosch, Jennifer VanDis, Camron VanSpronsen, Dustin Von Itter, Joshua Vrona, Eric Waddell, Linda Whittemore and Amanda Wierenga. Jeffery, Joseph Koval, Jane Linsea, Stephanie Meyering, Shawn Moored, Sarah Morris, Donald Mousseau, Nieder, Olivia Emily Ordway, Courtney Orner, Jordan Owens, Maegan Parks, Ashley Reed, Levi Reigler, Mitchell Repp, Nathan Sisson, Lindsey Stawiszynski, Ericca Stevens, Christopher Strickland, Kristin Tedrow, Ryan VanSiclen, Alyssa Vereeke, Christopher Westra and Molly Wilson. Curtis Bouch-ard, Macy Chamberlin, Michael Craven, Steven Crawford, Dayton Dimond, David Foster, Matthew Hillman, Nathan Hinkle, Joshua Howell, Haily Jager, Jacob Jenkins, Taylor Martenies, Marcus McKeough, Michael Mennell, Shane Moore, Anthony Olson, Alex Peschel, Jessica Pitsch, Nicholas Reigler, Danielle Rosenberg, Benjamin Roskam, Joel Smith, Adriana Suarez. Jenna Teunessen, Alexandra Vanderwoude, Carter Whitney, Nicole Ybema, Bryant Yoder and Nathan Zoet. Honorable Mention, 3.0 to 3.499 GPA — Maegan John Allison, Betit, Benjamin Blough, Whitnee Bosworth, Alyssa Bowerman, Alicia Bruinsma, Eric Buchanan, Zachary Buehler, Kody Buursma, George Clouse, Shanelle Cridler, Paige Cutler, Dylan DeVriendt, NicholasD e W a 1 d , Courtney,DeWent, Nathaniel Evans, Nathaniel Fasick, April Fisher, Kolton Geerligs, Brittany Giguere, Kaitlin Graham, Dylan Hamilton, Shelby Hause, Jacob Hawkins, Ryan Hodges, Andrew Holiday, * Erin Ashley Hovinga, Humphrey, Amber Hunter, Jessica Jacobs. Joshua Jacobs, I <s> SURPRISE OPEN HOUSE 2 J Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 • 7PM - ? 5 Mason Lodge (Formerly V.F.W.) * Middleville 06623228 - ’kutf Juniors High Honors — Amy Ball, Blake Berkimer, Amanda Bruinsma, Caitlin Chamberlin, Stevie Cooper, Amanda Denney, Kathryn Edwards, Jillian Fasick, Allyson Foster, Elena Gormley, Jamie Hester, Elizabeth Ketchum, Jacob Lenartz, Ashley Lewis, Michelle London, Ashleigh Lund, David McMahon, Andrew Meads, Gunnar Meyering, Ellen Phillips, Melissa Piets, Samantha Reeder, Samuel Scholtens, Andrea Truer, Ashley V anderMeer, Marissa Wieringa and Christopher Zatzke. Honor Students — Abby Allison, Alex Clemons, Lisa DeWitt, Heather Hawkins, Corey Humphrey, Christina Kunde, Cody, Nelson Ryan, Postma, KathleenPotts, Abigail Quisenberry, Nathaniel Runals, Megan Shilton, Cory Tietz, Sarah Wenger and Kate Wilson. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Honorable Mention — Cory Adgate, Nathan Beard, Kevin Blanker, Jerimiah Brower, Mark Brown, Renee Buckowing, Ashlee Bums, Elizabeth Cipponeri, Tucker Colburn, Calynne Cooley, James Crandell, Benjamin Curtis, Frank Davis, Mitchell Edwards, Elizabeth Ellsworth, Laura Frey, Anthony Gearheart, Angela Gias, Steven Glenn, Rachel Harris, Samantha Hauschild, Lisa Haywood, Timothy Huizenga, Deidre Humbarger, Patrick Humphrey, Rochelle Hyde, Renee Donald Johnson, Kimbrell, Xieanne Koehl, Tracy Lintz, Richard Lintz, Lockwood, Katie McCarty, Aaron McGillicuddy, Lindsey Meaney, Ashley Moore, Amanda Morgan, Nathaniel Newton, Kirsten David Ordway, Olsen, Nathan Otto, John Price, Zachary Runge, Andrew Schultz, Eric Scott, Justin Skaggs, Zachary Smith, Michelle Starr, Joel Tate, Cody Thorington, Jamie VanDongen, Hannah VanDyke,. Jamie VanStee, Natasha Watkins. Watkins, Levi Wenger, Rebecca Winchester, Jacob Wing, Benjamin Wolter and Jessica Wotchko. Seniors High Honors — Garland Allison, Erin Baragar, Robbi Blain, Jason Blain, Scott Blood, Ronald Christians, Melanie Dabers, Kara DeLille, Blaine Dimond, Shelby Donker, Imari Engstrom, Jessica Flaska, Kelly Funk, Vanessa Glass, Kersta Gustafson, Kathryn Hauschild, Nicholas Heidt, Brittany Idema, Jessica Johnson, Bethany Kitzrow, Tatjana Krause, Michelle Nesbitt, Emily Nyland, Melissa Olsen, Erica Peschel, Alicia Reynhout, Michael Rhoby, Stacy Roberts, Chaney Robinson, Troy Rock, Kyla Sisson, Kassidy Sovern, Nicholas Stark, Jason Terpstra, Michael Texter, Katherine VanderWood and Hillary Welton. Honor Students Nicholas Boonstra, Elizabeth Erway, Christine Etter, Jill Funk, Amber Harkness, Tessa Kamp, Jayne Kennicott, Ryan King, Stephanie Lukas, Karen Luko, Mikel Moore, Jason Morley, Justin Petersen, Samantha Smith, Holly Smith, Brittany Steensma, Isaac Thaler, Nicole Weidmann, Rachel Whitney, Shannon Wingeier and Benjamin Ybema. Honorable Mention — Maria Aubil, Joshua Baird, Amanda Bouwhuis, Scott Brown, Zachary Campbell, Heather Carmer, Anthony Carpenter, Jay Cooley, Chelsea Dubois, Anna Enslen, Emily Fate, •I* Jessica Foote, Cody Garvey, Travis G r a h - a_ m , Christopher iGrummet, Daniel Hall, Shane Hester, Molly Jazwinski, John Kelly, Kristen Kidder, Heidi Klunder, Jared Lee, Justin Lewis, Rebecca Linsea, Kara Mays, Ryan McMahon, Matthew Morley, Nora Mullenbach, Michael Munjoy, Katie Sanford, Andrew Scholma, Kyle Selleck, Aaron Sholty, Molly Slagel, Jordan Smith, Darrell Smith, Chelsey Strumberger, Kevin Thompson, Justin VandenToorn, Emily VanderGeld, Nicholas Wilke and Alicia Zinn. ‘tit A? ds* x; it* Ii lata*’5 I ■(jflil sjesis’ vd j t i GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! ti tape MW? Irnttai) ■up si ante 2 Ska i-rasa Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. i t Saturday Hours! Professional Services! 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Alto 868-0050 Gi i ■ �1 I The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006/ Page 9 Hearing, continued from page 3 L1 I b * £ ,£ b’ J? i k S? >x, L -ti *( **>.* J* * * ' !•»! — !*<i i Imu 1■ * 1 I s ■' s » th 1 fesh 5«fet « fas JI fern 11 Ln M itali i Lk is i W JK *11! * B •I I k Ml 4 ■ • *■ . Airy 9 , V 11 r / I [ a pre-termination hearing, offering a “win-win” solu­ tion for both sides. Sherlund argued the pre-termination could have the same out­ come as mediation. Yonker felt the superintendent hadn’t been given a chance to work with the board regarding the issues in question. "A motion has been pre­ sented that the Board of Education President be authorized to, and is directed to provide the Prosecuting Attorney with all informa­ tion which he, the Prosecuting Attorney, or the Attorney’s Prosecuting designee believes is relevant to any violation or possible •II violation of law and that the Board Education of President be authorized to direct any school employee to provide such information to him, the Prosecuting Attorney and/or Prosecuting Attorney’s designee(s)," read Nagel on behalf of Sherlund. Nagel supported the motion. Atkinson, Bernard Nagel, and Sherlund voted "aye" while Bergy, McCarty, and Yonker voted "nay." Yonker said he felt that he and other board members had not been given legal rep­ resentation. "A motion has been pre­ sented that the Superintendent be placed on Ipaid administrative leave until further action by the Board of Education. It is fur­ the ther moved that Superintendent of Schools be prohibited from entering School District Property while on paid administrative leave without the permission of (1) the Board of Education by a vote during open ses(2) the Board of sion, or i Education President with the exception of attending public meetings of this Board of Education. The Superintendent shall imme­ diately return all district •II property in his possession or under his control," read Nagel which was supported Atkinson, by Sherlund. Nagel, and Kristy Sherlund voted "aye" while Bergy, McCarty, and Yonker voted "nay." Yonker said, "You don't wait three months before placing someone on adminis­ trative leave." Vice President Robert Lillie was absent from the meeting. The tie votes result­ ed with none of the motions being carried. • Dec. 1: Atkinson and Sherlund presented 48 alle­ gations to the prosecutor, despite the board’s dead­ locked vote to authorize the move. • Dec. 6: Belding Schools Board of Education President Tom Humphreys said, "Belding’s books have been audited from VanDenburg’s tenure in Belding and they are clean." • December 7: The board members all unanimously to place Superintendent Wes VanDenburg on paid admin­ istrative leave until further action by the Board of Meanwhile, Education. Belding School District offi­ cials suddenly began their own internal auditor regard­ ing VanDenburg’s financial spending while employed there. • Dec. 12: Atkinson Belding a attended •II Community Schools Board of Education meeting, where he learned that Belding School District found ques­ tionable spending while VanDenburg was employed there. • Dec. 15: The assistant superintendent of San Pasqual, Calif., said any questionable reimbursements by VanDenburg there were handled internally. Officials with a school district in Arizona said they did not find any discrepancies in the finances during VanDenburg’s employment. • Dec. 23: Hand writing Grondin expert Everett examined a very prominent ‘3’ added to a receipt submitted by VanDenburg and coneluded, "If I went to court there would be no way I could testify who wrote the 3. All I would say is that it wasn't written by the personi who wrote the other three numbers, and it was written by someone at a later time. "There's no way anybody can conclude who wrote that 3, «... the way it was written." • Dec. 24: J-Ad Graphics discovered the board members had voted for credit card policies on May 24, but they were never implemented. • Jan. 2: Judy Dean stated she do not spread rumors in July about VanDenburg's financial statements. Later, Dean’s attorney sent a letter to the board members, warn­ ing them to not use Dean's name in connection with the •24 allegations. • Jan. 5: The school board was sent a letter from Kevin Matthews, who was Buckley Community School Board President when VanDenburg was hired there. Within the letter, Matthews wrote, "He came into a failing school district that had suffered embarrassment from the pre­ ceding administrator and who put the school budget in the red. Wes came in and faced the challenge of turn­ •II ing the school around. During the time he was here he did a fantastic job. The finances were turned around, school enrollment went up, and he made the students feel proud to attend Buckley School." Matthews continued to list positive attributes VanDenburg brought to the school system for the stu­ dents. • Jan. 5: A letter was sent to the board from Douglas Whiting, who was the Board School Belding President during part of VanDenburg’s employment stated, Whiting there. "During Mr. VanDenburg’s time at Belding I found the decisions that he made were sound and always with an eye towards what was best for kids. Mr. VanDenburg always was willing to fight for the things he thought were best for the kids and the district. Several of the tough ins Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues decisions he made were personnel issues that would save the district money but would make more work for him. He made those decisions and took on extra work." • Jan. 5: The board’s insur• ance agent, Judi Dean, explained that in a case where the school board may be sued, the school attorneys would be paid and then the insurance company would investigate for negligence by the board. The result would determine how much, if any, the insurance company would pay toward such a suit. Jessica Price, Local worship leader for TVC@Caledonia, will be performing at DeVas Hall in “All For The Glory” on January 13th and 14th at 7:00PM. ~7 OJ 8 Tickets are on sale at Ticket Master. To the editor: In the wake of troubling back-to-back financial reve­ lations in our community, I feel it is necessary to respond to your Dec. 20 article, “Former Caledonia Township fire bam has been »]•. appraised. ” I strongly object to the conclusion that I, as town­ ship treasurer, and the Township Board took a “cal­ culated risk” with regard to financing the purchase of the building that now houses our fire/rescue service. This statement is not a reporting of facts, but an opinion that could be misunderstood in an atmosphere of understand­ able nervousness regarding use of public funds. At the beginning of 2005, as we considered the pur- chase of this building, the made Township Board assumptions with regard to how this purchase would affect the annual emergency services budget. Since we were aware of considerable interest in the old fire station, our budget understandably anticipated revenue from the sale. However, we further planned that in the event the former fire station did not sell by year’s end, we could simply use general fund dol­ lars for a few months until guaranteed 206 revenues from the emergency services millage would be available for reimbursement. This was a very conserva­ •!J tive budget strategy. Bills would always be paid; pay­ roll would always be met; services would not be SCHOOL LUNCH MENU reduced. There was no risk involved, calculated or other­ wise. The point of all this was to save our taxpayers more than a million dollars in interest, which was the estimate orig­ inally presented to the board for this purchase. This sav­ ings can be used in the future to offset the increasing costs for fire/rescue personnel and equipment that our growing community requires. I, as township treasurer, and my colleagues on the board, can assure the citizens of Caledonia that we are committed to an honest and responsible stewardship of their tax dollars. We do not take risks with their money. Richard C. Robertson, treasurer Caledonia Township Ur-. 4 Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults ■L Thornapple Kellogg School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 Popcorn chicken w/bread stick, hot pocket, carrot rounds, applesauce. Thursday, Jan. 12 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, cheeseburger on a bun, green beans, pineapPleFriday, Jan. 13 Cheese pizza, fish on a bun, broccoli, pears. Monday, Jan. 16 gravy Chicken over mashed potatoes, dinner roll, corn dog on a stick, corn, applesauce. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Chicken fajitas in soft shell, w/cheese and lettuce, hamburger on a bun, corn, Jell-o with fruit. Christopher Hier DDS Ji "l • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration ^periodontal Treatment New Patients Welcome S91-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia VISA 1 Li 06615254 Clean Up after the Holidays... Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and allergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! Does NOT over wet carpet preventing bacteria and mold growth Leaves absolutely NO residue so carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer E Jes is a finalist of many worshipers who auditioned in and around the Grand Rapids area. 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So, given the $4,000 annual limit for regular contributions, you can put in a total of $5,000 to your IRA in 2006. Fully funding your IRA should be one of your top investment priorities. Keep in mind that IRAs offer two major benefits: * Tax advantages - If you have a traditional IRA, your earnings have the potential to grow tax-deferred, so your money can grow faster than it would in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. (You will eventually have to pay taxes on your earnings, but, by then, you may be in a lower tax brack­ et.) Also, depending on your income level, your contribu­ tions may be tax-deductible. When you have a Roth IRA, you can withdraw your con­ tributions at any time, free of taxes. You can also take out earnings, free of taxes, as long as you don't begin with­ drawals until you are 59-1/2 and you've had your account for at least five years. * Variety of investment options - You can invest your IRA in virtually any security you choose •II - stocks, bonds, Treasury bills, certifi­ cates of deposit, etc. In fact, you're not confined to just one type of investment with­ in your IRA; you can create a diversified portfolio contain­ ing a variety of holdings. Given these tax advan­ tages and this investment flexibility, it's almost cer­ tainly a good idea to "max out" on your IRA every sin­ gle year. Of course, it's not always that easy to come up with $5,000 at one time, but you don't have to. You can fund your IRA over the course of a year by putting in about $416 per month. And, - to make it even easier for you to completely fund your IRA, you could have that $416 moved automatically, via a bank authorization, from your checking or sav­ ings account to your IRA. On the other hand, if you can possibly afford to pay the full $5,000 in the first few weeks of the year, you may well end up with more money in the long run. That's because you'll be giving your * money more time to grow and, as an investor, time can be your greatest ally. But however you do it over 12 months or right away - put the full amount into your IRA. Along with your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan, your IRA is one of the best retirement-savings vehicles you have available. And now that you are on the "plus" side of 50, you'll want to really focus your efforts on making sure you have the resources available to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you deserve. TK students have fun and help less fortunate r -• 4 iIf I £ ► Lz' - X . T V ■ u * i ,U|J — ______ These young beauties evoked lots of laughes as they sashayed down the high school hallways. Students raised almost $2000 during the week. Funds raised were combined with money raised during Homecoming Week and $2000 donations were made to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Way and Love, Inc. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Holiday tradition activities for students at Thornapple Kellogg High School helped them help community organ­ izations. Santa Claus shared secrets at an assembly at the high school Dec. 16. Cheerleaders Copyright 2005 Edward and the dance team per­ formed to celebrate the end Jones of the annual pre-Christmas week of events used to raise money for the less fortunate in the greater Barry County OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK community. Events the student council sponsored as fund-raisers included penny wars, candy cane sales and the senior dress-up parade. A two-hour delay did not deter the creative ability of • 288" students who had purchased Portable 99 Baseboard the right to dress up other stu ­ Forced-Air 51 Heater Reddy dents. The students in the Great for large room Heater. heating. 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I I 06623956 1 Grcphf<» 1351 N. Broad way (M-43) Hastings jn the 269.945.9105 Gray Barn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 X, �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006 Middleville Plan Commission officers to remain the same by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The officers of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission remain the same for 2006. Eldon Newmyer, Rick Wynans and Rhonda Fisk continue their roles as chair­ man, vice chairman and sec­ retary for the coming year. This year regular planning commissions will continue to be on the first Tuesday of each month except for those held on Wednesdays, May 3, July 5 and Nov. 8. All meet­ ings begin at 7 p.m. The commission approved the special use for the build­ ing at 419 Arlington, which will have offices on the first Parent-teacher conferences set for Thornapple Kellogg The teachin *4 staff at 1 Thomapple Kellogg High School LUt will conduct parent­ teacher conferences from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 19. Classes will be in session from 7:40 a.m. until 2:25 p.m. on both days, but there will be no school on Friday, Jan. 20, because of a teacher in-service day. Teachers who cannot >rr - attend the scheduled parent­ teacher conferences will leave a sign-up sheet for parents at the table with their name on it in either the •!4 old gym or the cafeteria. Parents who cannot attend during the scheduled conference times may call til the high school office at 269-795-3394 to arrange a more convenient appoint­ ment. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE POSITIONS OPEN ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2 Positions) Duties: The members of Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide applications for variance or appeal as they relate to the Village of Middleville Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed. fl The alternate members appointment would be for a period of three I (3) years from the date of appointment. Citizens interested in serving I as an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals should sub­ fl mit a letter to: Lon Myers, Village President Village of Middleville 100 E. Main St., PO Box 69 Middleville, MI 49333-0069 by 5 PM, February 09, 2006 Mary Jean Havenaar Village Clerk floor and an apartment on the second floor. This is the first mixed use in a residential area in the village. The driveway from Arlington (M-37) will be closed and the property will have access from- Edwards Street The board •II. tabled a request by Mill Pond Development to change the order of con­ struction of the phase one buildings. This request was tabled until developer Gerald DeKok can provide complete plans for this amendment. The next Planning Commission meeting*4 will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. 4 COMMISSION ON AGING >> X-'X= V1 & op 4^ ’j Bus from Middleville still running ft is; The Barry County Transit Bus leaves the Middleville Village offices parking lot each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Cost of the ride is $1 each way. The bus leaves the COA building in Hastings at about 2:30 p.m. Invest wisely in ‘06, BBB advises With the start of the New Year, many people will resolve to improve their financial security by taking advantage of investment opportunities. To steer clear of risky ven­ tures, the Better Business Bureau is urging!4 would-be investors to carefully evalu­ ate the investment product or program, its promoters and its sales pitch. To avoid falling victim to fraud, the BB1 advised investors to be particularly cautious of any of the fol­ lowing red flags: • Words like “risk free,” “guarantee,” “high return,” or “limited offer.” According to government regulators, no financial investment is “risk free" and a high rate of return means greater risk. •Offshore scams and investment opportunities in PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission on the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on January 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider an application by Todd Ponstein to rezone a parcel of land from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the final develop­ ment plan of the Meadowview Ridge Site Condominium Planned Unit Development. Such land is located on the west side of Kraft Avenue, south of 92nd Street, and is legally described as follows: That part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 30, T5N, R10W described as •II BEGINNING at a point on the East line of said Northeast 1/4, which is S00°26’08”W 666.66 feet from the Northeast corner of section 30; thence S00°26'08”W 983.20 feet along said East line; thence N89°41’13”W 5-/feet’ thence S00°26’08”W 400.00 feet; thence N89°41’13”W 806.53 feet; thence N00°25’22”E 1392.48 feet; along the West line of the East 1/2, Northeast 1/4, Section 30; thence S89°16’48”W 1306.85 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4, Section 30 to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The proposed plan of the Meadowview Ridge Site Condominium Planned Unit Development is on file in the Township office and may be reviewed by interest­ ed persons during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested rezoning. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated •II. address, up to the time of the public hearing. * C£ 5b CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Dated: December 22, 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA fl* 08686473 other countries, particularly if they claim to be “tax-free” and “confidential." If you send your money abroad and something goes wrong, it will be particularly difficult to locate your money. • Promises, of “quick" profits or “fast” cash, “ground floor" opportunities, offers to share “inside” infor­ mation, and pressure to invest immediately because the “market is moving.” You should obtain and verify the following informa­ tion: • If the investment and seller are licensed and regis­ tered. Check with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov) and the state securities agency in the state (www.nasaa.org) where you live. • • If there is a record of complaints about the pro­ moter or the investment company at the BBB, the SEC or the state securities agency. • The costs to buy, hold and sell the investment. • The risk that you could lose the money you invest. • The rate of return to expect on your money and when. • The company’s head­ quarter location, how long it has been in business, and its product or service. • What the promoter is being paid to tout the invest­ ment opportunity. In addition, the BBB advised investors to always request and carefully read through financial informa­ tion about the investment, such as a prospectus, annual report, offering circular and financial statements. Call anytime lor t Diabetes lecture series to return The Intensive Diabetes Management Lecture Series will return *4 Thursday evening, Jan. 19, to Metro Health in the Caledonia Plaza, 8941 North Rogers Court. • All programs arc planned for 7 to 8 p.m. on six Thursdays, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 28 and June 15. Topics in the six ses­ sions will be “Know Your Medications" by Metro Health Pharmacists, “Can You Prevent Diabetes?” by Dr. Michael Valitutto, “Diabetes and Eye Care” by Dr. Russell F. Curtis, “The Future of Diabetes Care” . by Dr. Valitutto, “Protecting Your Feet with Diabetes” by Dr. Terrence Emi ley and “Be Heart Smart with Diabetes” by Dr. Valitutto. All of the lectures are free and open to the pub­ lic. No registration is nec­ essary. “Know Your Medications” will be the focus Thursday evening, Jan. 19. Included in the program will be: • Medication combina­ tions and negative effects. • Helpful hints to taking multiple medications. • How do supplements effect your medications? • What is the difference between branded and generic? • Ask the pharmacist question/answer session. 1' ■«l wi1 nt. Meal aktai NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION i® mf k IKtilH 4 iiilli MONDAY January 16, 2006 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the following matters: I Rezone #36 An application to rezone a parcel from “A-R" Agricultural-Residential to "RR” Rural Residential has been submitted by Kooiker Development, L.L.C. (Cal Kooiker). This parcel is generally known as Parent Parcel #08-14-001-008-00 and is in the SW 1/4 of Section One of Thornapple Township. I This parcel is located on Moe Road between 7237 Moe Road and 7501 Moe Road. Information regarding this rezoning application may be examined during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Regular Business Hours Are: Monday - Thursday 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - Noon u . Written comments regarding this rezoning application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, P0 Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333 Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Americans with Disabilities Notice I The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individ ­ uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon II 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk S �/ ,4 ■ The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006/ Page 13 Request for clock tower prompts Caledonia Village Plan discussion by Fran Faverman StaffWriter A request by developer Bill Shurlow to have a clock tower added to the site plan for the Caledonia Village Centre mall set off a discus­ sion Thursday night that ranged from the meaning of words in an ordinance to the fear that approval would encourage a spate of clock towers as architectural fea­ tures in developments within li the village. Richard Postema, archi­ tect, Richard Postema Associates, explained the clock tower would create a •It higher focal point and would add presence and an upscale feel to the revampingli of the mall. As part of the project, an under-roof courtyard would be enclosed and turned back into office space and would add a second story. Karen Wells, plannin •a commissioner, began the dis­ L cussion, asking, "Are you raising the heights on the others?" I AL. V S ;• 5 ■I i vS J ■<» ’... s’-ikk UlJ ** •> <taL. ■■ *2 Ms * ’AM Ihpu ■ •I ■■ II MBH - 01 I * I <• b • & Caledonia Township opens bids, but takes no action allow the fire department to by Patricia Johns keep a truck at that location Sta# Writer Members of the Caledonia as well. The third bidder offered Board Township last Wednesday night opened several bids based on three bids for the sale of the changes of zoning. In other business, the former fire department build­ approved placing an •It ing adjacent to the township board additional light for safety on I offices. Board members are con­ the water treatment building, sulting with their attorney on which will aid those walking the bids and hope to make a to and from school when it is dark. decision by their next meet­ The board also tabled a •It ing. The Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator may be the high request by Bowne Township to help pay for paving one bidder and does not require the rezoning of the property. mile of Snow Avenue. The Kent County Parks Its bid is $10,000 higher than the next highest. If CFE is Department will send a rep­ awarded the bid, it will give resentative to the next town­ the township five years to ship meeting. The trustees received 21 move the Barber School his­ toric building to another applications from people wanting to fill the township location. clerk’s position. They hope •II. 1 • II The Village of Caledonia submitted a bid of $200,000 to schedule a public meeting and stated that rezoning in which to interview the top would not be required. The candidates. Supervisor Bryan Harrison village’s plan includes estab­ lishing a historic park in that has recused himself from the location and moving other selection of the clerk because historic buildings such as the a relative is one of the candi­ blacksmith’s shop to the dates. The next meeting of the location. Township The village also men­ Caledonia tioned there was a possibility Trustees will be Wednesday, of using that location to Feb.l, at 7 p.m. * Give An Adolescent A Hand Up; Foster a Teen. Reservations for Barry County Foster Parenting Classes are being taken now for a upcoming Hastings class that will be offered in January on Saturdays. Barry County needs homes for sibling groups, and placements for even one teen. To inquire about class reservations, or to request a no-cost information packet about Foster Parenting •Il email: muller-hayesj@michigan.gov or phone 517-543-5844 - 02636265 * 2 / Loan Originator 5.250 % 6.250 % .458 Call Carol to find out how she can help you with a mortgage, refinancing, home equity loan, line of credit, construction loan, and more. % APR* 80.01%-89.99% Loan to Value i s § • ( Carol Lee up to 80% Loan to Value To apply and qualify for a great job, come to the Elks Lodge or call EmploymentGroup at 616-949-2303 for further details! - Home Equity Loan. to register qualified applicants for work. Must have the following: mouths minimum heavy industrial experience • Background and drug screen checks • Written evaluations w ith passing scores___ tower would be located in an area of the mall that is lower and it would look all right. Ayers said, "II’ve not received any negative com­ ments on the D&W height. I think it will fit." Wells moved to approve the clock tower as a site plan at a 55-foot roof peak or a maximum mean height of 50 feet and a maximum seven­ foot antenna/lightning rod. Kidder supported the motion and it passed 4-1. Wells opposed the motion and Hicks abstained. In the commissioners' comment period, Hicks raised a procedural issue, saying that it was difficult to make a motion until one had a chance to read the material. Ayers said that it had been a last-minute request from Shurlow, received at virtual­ ly the moment of the meet1 ing. w Set Wells suggested, deadlines. We will not put it on the agenda." Ayers commented, "It has to allow a 10-day review S3 period." In other business, two items on the agenda, the election of officers for the commission and further consideration ot the 245 Kinsey rezoning to R-2 (medium density residential) were tabled until the February meeting. with a fixed 5.454arr* •6 I don’t see the need for a hearing." Clark commented. "I don’t think the Sisson memo cre­ ates an exemption from hear­ ing." Shurlow said. "I remem­ ber vividly the strip mall experience of ten months. If it goes to public hearing, I’ll scrap the tower." 1 Village ManageriClerk Sandra Ayers said, "It could be a monument." added, Robertson "Notz: •i»i«i«iy else is going to do a tower." W I don't Clark riposted, •It agree. Once this goes up, I think there will be more." Wells suggested, "Put it to a motion; approve with a fl public hearing? interjected. Hicks Approve as is." Ayers cautioned, "If you make a motion tonight, can you word it so that it includes clock tower so you n don’t set a precedent? Wells recommended a review of definitions in a future meeting with Sisson. She summarized the options before the commission as (1) recommend approval as is with a public hearing, 11 or (2) approve at reduced height without a hearing. Shurlow said he’d accept 45 feet and reiterated his opposition to a hearing. Peabody agreed that 55 feet was all right because the Fix your home Wednesday, January 11th from Noon to 3:00PM We will be at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Located just east of Broadway (M-43). rtf need a public hearing and then a recommendation to the Council. This does not go to the ZB A (Zoning Board of Appeals)." commented. Wells "There’s a consistency issue. Because it’s tall. A cascade effect. The ordinances antic­ ipated thirty-five feet. The D&W building is bigger than I expected." "Pushing beyond 35 to 47 and now to 60 is not a trend I would want to encourage," Wells continued. "We aren’t talking about Washington, D.C., just shopping center buildings, "she concluded. Peabody •IM said, "It doesn’t fit with vision of a small town." Can Postema offered, take the seven-foot tit antenna off. Hicks expressed a concern about the proportionality of •It the tower in relation to its buildings. neighboring Shurlow said the clock tower is 20 feet wide, Postema added that it is square, and •J the adjacent buildings are half the height of the tower and have parapet walls. Clark commented that the second story in the tower is space. Procedural issues — amending the plan in the commission or following Sisson’s recommendation for a public hearing, fol­ lowed commission by approval and a recommenda­ tion to the Village Council — re-entered the discussion. Clark said, "If we can come up with something, we can do it here." Wells noted, "Making it one of the tallest buildings in town is significant. Philosophical — commission action versus involving •I the people. Hicks said, "I’m confused. EmploymentGroup will be in Hastings $ * Bill "No," replied No," Shurlow, developer. Brian Hicks, planning commissioner, asked, "How does it compare in height to the D&W?" Postema said, "Forty-nine feet for D&W; sixty-three feet for clock tower. There is no communication func­ tion." (A reference to the seven-foot antenna proposed for the clock tower.) Judy Kidder, planning commissioner, asked, Are n we losing our courtyard? Postema replied that it will be an interior corridor and would be open during nor­ mal business hours. Later he suggested it could be locked U off at 10 p.m. or so. Victoria Peabody, plan­ ning1 commissioner, inquired, "What about green space?" Postema explained that they will have more green space because a park­ ing area that did not work very well has been turned into green space. She wanted to know more about the plans for the green space. He suggested that while there was no final landscaping plan, Shurlow’s history sug­ gests there will be good land­ scaping. Hicks returned to the dis­ cussion, asking, "How large an increase in green space?" Although .14 he was reluctant to specify a number, Postema said that he thought it was about 20 percent. •It Bill Robertson, planning commissioner, said that there were no fire control issues. The drives are 26 feet wide. Peabody commented that •im the parking1 lot is currently difficult to navigate and wanted it better laid out. She was assured by Postema that the parking areas will be very well delineated. Wells re-entered the dis­ cussion, focusin; on the issue that would occupy most of the rest of the meet­ ing, ff The D&W height •SJ is more than 35 feet. I see 35 feet as !4 maximum height, not a mean height, in my interpretation of the ordinance." (Her remark refers to a memo from village planning con­ sultant, Mark Sisson, which notes that the ordinance says "mean.") She continued, "I’m surprised to see a zoning request coming when it is threefourths done. It’s more draft matic than I expected. "We were looking for a dramatic statement," responded Postema. "The issues usually related to height are depriving•84 neighbors of sunlight; that doesn’t apply because of setbacks, And safety, we aren’t putting fl people up there. Planning1 Commission Chairman Chris Clark observed, "This is a PUD (planned unit development), The decision is up to us. We 4 Budget the same payment every month. No surprises. A A A II II II II II II II It k ii mavs/Treet - SAVINGS BANK Its how we bank here. ‘Rate as of January 6,2006 III and is subject to change. Loan available to qualified borrowers. 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830 located in Hastings across from K-mart 1 I I I Haiti ixndcr ' Member I DIG < ) 1 �.1 Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. January 10, 2006 Washing hands is best way to avoid illnesses Ag finance prof, to speak ting sick. The important thing to remember is that, in addition to colds, some pretty serious diseases - like hepatitis A, meningitis, and infectious diarrhea - can easily be reduced or possibly •It avoided if people make a habit of washing their hands. It is especially important •It to wash your hands: • Before, during, and after you prepare food. • Before you eat, and after you use the bathroom. • After handling animals or animal waste. • When your hands are dirty. • After you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. • More frequently when someone in your home is sick. What is the correct ways to wash your hands? • First wet your hands and apply liquid or clean bar soap. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department says the most important thing that you can do to keep from get­ ting sick is to wash your Kohl’s presentation will hands. take place 11 a.m. By frequently washing Thursday, Feb. 2. He is the your hands you wash away first of a plethora of speak­ germs that you have picked ers who will address the up from other people, from group on various aspects of contaminated surfaces or dairy production, including from animals and animal reproduction, nutrition and waste. management. When you do not wash Troyer says the 2006 your hands frequently you GLDC promises to be the pick up germs from other best one yet. Speakers were sources and then you infect chosen by a committee of yourself when you touch dairy producers who made your eyes, nose, or mouth. it clear that practical, useOne of the most common able information is impera­ ways people catch colds is tive. by rubbing their nose or their “We had a really strong eyes after their hands have program last year and I been contaminated with the think this one is as good or cold or flu virus. better,” he says. “Producers III You can also spread germs who come for the entire directly to others or onto sur­ event - or even just a day faces that other people touch, will leave with information and before you know it, that will help them become everybody •nil around you is gelbetter dairy managers.” The Great Lakes Dairy Conference will take place Feb. 2 to 4 at the Bavarian The Business Lodge Inn and Conference Better Center in Frankenmuth. I Bureau of Western Michigan from cautions consumers to be Dairy producers■ the Midwest and I aware of ‘ guaranteed financ ­ across I . Canada are encouraged to ing claims’ that sound to attend with their manage- good to be true. Our region ment teams and families. To I ^as manY One auto dealers learn more, including regis­ both new and used, but cau­ tration details and specific tions consumers that some program information, visit dealers promising guaran­ www.gldc.msu. teed financing are misleadedu, or call Troyer at (517) | in8 in the advertisements. Ken Vander Meeden, 278-3119. President of the local BBB warns that. “No dealership can prom­ ise financing to everyone, it just isn't true that the jobless, homeless, bankrupt, etc. can get financing just because the ad claims to be able to r finance anyone. It is a dis­ service to some buyers to I saddle them with additional debt and risk the additional costs of finance charges, repossession and the like. at dairy conference Feb. 2 David Kohl, well-known ag finance professor who wows audiences with his insight, will kick off the fourth annual Great Lakes Dairy Conference (GLDC), to be held Feb. 2 to 4 in Frankenmuth. “Dr. Kohl is a ball of fire,” says Brian Troyer, cochair of the GLDC planning committee and dairy nutri­ tion specialist for Caledonia Farmers Elevator. “He talks to a wide variety of people about how to better their businesses. Everybody always leaves his presenta­ tions pumped up about how to do their jobs better. He’s a perfect kick-off speaker.” Kohl is professor of agri­ cultural finance and small business management and entrepreneurship at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has published more than 350 articles on financial and business-related topics and is a columnist for Farm Journal, Top Producer, Ag Lender and Soybean Digest. Recently, he examined best management practices for competitive producers, i. lenders and agribusiness firms. Troyer says Kohl’s pres­ entation promises to be inspirational and motiva­ tional, yet grounded in prac­ ticality. “You see a lot of motiva­ tional speakers that are entertaining, but once the laughter stops, you realize their messages lack sub­ stance,” he explains. “Dr. Kohl is not one of those guys. I’m confidence that people will leave his pres­ entation with a renewed perspective and some prac­ tical ides they can incorpo­ rate on their farms.” See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn I f ■ • Next rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all surfaces. • Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend. • Rinse hands well under running water. • Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If •Ii possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet. Remember: If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands. It is estimated that one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. So these tips are also important when you are out in public. If everyone took the time to wash his or her hands sev­ eral times a day (especially after using*•J the restroom) we could cut down on the occur­ rence of the common cold. J % & A1 BBB warns look out for ‘guaranteed financing’ claims Our region has had some instances of ‘spot delivery' which is an illegal and high­ ly questionable practice for any auto transaction. We encourage buyers to be real­ istic in their auto purchases and to check out the dealer­ ship at the BBB.” To help ensure a satisfac­ tory car-buying experience, the BBB advises car shop­ pers to: • Select a reputable auto dealer. Contact the BBB for •II a reliability report on the dealership before making a purchasing decision. • Shop for financing before visiting dealerships. Check with your bank, credit union and other lenders to find out how much credit you may be offered and at what terms. • Truth-in-lending laws require the auto dealer to provide a written disclosure II - III ___ __ ___ —_____ of the terms of the sale and credit offer. Compare that to what you have been offered by other lenders. • Remember, it is not in the dealer's best interest to shop for the best credit terms for you; that's your job! • Make sure that any war­ ranty claims, financing terms and oral promises by the sales person are put in writ­ ing. • Carefully review all doc­ uments and sign them only if you fully understand every provision. Make certain both parties sign the documents and obtain copies. • Do not drive the car off the lot unless your financing is approved and secure. To report a problem or find a reputable dealer visit: www.westernmichigan.bbb, Qrg or call 616-774-8236, outstate 1 -800-684-3222. I I A DwJmi i Hie J **Your One Stop Water Store Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters Stop The Pain ❖* *T1.. tt 23 ,• n__________ f i ■ L. The Healing Power of Light 30 Years Experience » — -w Drinking Water Systems ■ * •! ,1 Servicing All Makes & Models DURACUBE SALT I ***. 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Hamilton was 30-of-38 from the foul line, while the Scots were just 7-of-18 from the stripe. Doing much of the dam­ age at the line for the Hawkeyes was Matt DeJonge who connected on 18-of-20 foul shots and fin­ ished with 22 points. Despite the disparity, the w 11 h Scots hung with the Hawkeyes for the whole night. Hamilton jumped out x*& UK ?1 M |L "V? Ot ^8® *<>£ ft* ^•5 IS •w &r!i ■ r 1 li ‘ 11 Bi^ i piiir in •I I u inU <hRh■ nr vwisiMfc i> irsi’ii iptic hi nxswi < I taw to a 17-8 lead in the first quarter, but the Scots clawed | ( I their way to within two points by the start of the fourth quarter. led Corson Tyler Caledonia with 13 points, Spitzley I while Thomas added 12, Devan Jennings | 10, and Isaac Mulvihill eight. for Behind DeJonge Hamilton, Daniel Saenebouttarath tallied 12 points and Michael Dekker 11. Caledonia is now 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the Gold with Thomapple Kellogg on the schedule for Friday night. Last Tuesday, the Fighting Scots scored a 52-44 victory over visiting Reeths Puffer. Jennings had a monster game for the Fighting Scots scoring 16 points and pulling down 15 rebounds, seven of which came on the offensive end. In all, the Fighting Scots had 14 offensive rebounds and outrebounded the 33-24 Rockets overall. Corson had eight boards for the Scots and Max Larson six. Behind Jennings in the for column scoring Caledonia, Mulvihill buried three three-point field goals and ended up with 13 points while Logan Weis added ten points and six assists. Rob Guikema and Jon Coffey each had eight points for the Rockets. Caledonia led 24-18 at the half. V___ r IP The Caledonia Ladv* Scots' eight week winter basketball clinic is going on now. Each session will begins w>* high school coaches and players leading girls, grades three through six in drills to develop fundamentals. 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Thomapple Kellogg fell to 1-3 in the O-K Gold when they were topped by the Hamilton Hawkeyes at TKHS Tuesday night, 40-30. The Trojans couldn't get anything goingV offensively against the Hawkeyes. TK trailed by only three points heading into the fourth quar­ ter, then was outscored 12-5 over the final eight minutes. The Hawkeyes outscored the Trojans 23-16 in the sec­ ond half, after taking a twopoint lead into the locker room at half-time. Nate Manning led the Trojans with nine points, while Sisson, Blake Johnson, and Thaler added six each. Matt DeJonge and Taylor Cooper had ten points apiece for the Hawkeyes. Blues series set for January-April Why every angler and boater needs this map RAVE REVIEWS A solid comeback effort by the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team ended at home Friday night against Muskegon in a 59-57 overtime defeat. After scoring just 11 points in the entire first half, the Trojans doubled that point total in the third quarter | while holding the Big Reds to just five points in the third I quarter. Muskegon led 24-11 at the half. TK would then outscore the visitors 23-16 in the fourth quarter, including a three pointer by Ryan Sisson to send the game into over| time at the end of regulation, | [ | [ i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i j WANTED 25 good, stable people with bad credit for new experimental auto finance program. Over $50,000 available for this exciting new program. I Hurry because when the funds are allocated, the experimental program ends. (1UII Cali Mr. Hagg today at (269) 948-8210 for this exciting opportunity. All applications accepted for this guaranteed approval!! So call before it's over!! Call (269) 948 8210 and ask for Mr. Hagg today! z to1. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 <• �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10. 2006 L Trojans start Gold season by topping Scots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After 15 consecutive con­ ference championships, even an inexperienced group of Thornapple Kellogg wrestlers knows when its time to turn it on. TK opened the O-K Gold Conference season with a 35-24 victory at Caledonia, which still had a chance to come out on top heading into the final two bouts. “We’ll be getting better,” said TK head coach Tom Lehman. “We picked up our intensity a little bit tonight. The season is four months long and you can’t be that intense for that long, but for a big dual like this you have to be.” Freshman Kyle Dalton came up with a big win for TK, over the Scots’ Nick Cramer in the 112-pound match. Dalton pinned Cramer in 1:34 to seal the victory for the Trojans, as one of the Scots' former state qualifiers, Justin Maxim, waited in the wings for the final bout. Maxim would top TK’s John Wallace 20-3 at 119 to end the night, but it was too late for the Scots. “135, 189, and 215 slipped away from us,” said Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim, who was making his debut coaching from the edge of the mat this season. “We’ve got work to do. I'm proud of the kids. It was tough to see them slip away, but they slip away from both sides.” With TK’s Dennis Olson Xi; & 09J it $ ft 5z‘‘ ■ The Trojans’ Travis Young strains to hold down Caledonia’s Alec VanDyke in the second period of their 171-pound match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) leading his 189-pound bout with the Scots’ Andrew Schaibly 7-5 midway through the third period, Schaibly went for the big throw to get himself in front in the match. For a moment Schaibly was on top, but Olson managed to keep his momentum rolling and score the take down while putting Schaibly on his back. Schaibly would earn a reversal and make up for the back points, but couldn't get anymore as Olson took a 1210 win. “Olson is one of those pin or be pinned type of kids,” said Lehman. “He’s a scrap­ per going after it. He some­ times ends up on his back, ’r I 415 2nd Street Middleville 7 06573928 t k • L • k i |/ i 1^235^- 5* 4* W* - r ^4 The Fighting Scots Tylor Cook (front) shakes The Trojans’ James Smith off his back in their 140-pound bout Wednesday night at Caledonia High School. Cook took a 13-5 victory in the match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ► Li. but he ended up on top tonight.” At 215 pounds, TK’s Derrick Brock scored a 6-1 victory in double overtime. Brock and Michael Schaibly battled through three periods with each wrestler earning one escape point, then through a scoreless first overtime period. 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Other Trojan winners on the day were Billy Bird at 152, and Justin Lewis at 125. For Caledonia, Tyler Bowden won at 130 pounds, Tylor Cook by major deci­ sion at 140, Tyler McCoy at 145, Micah Steiner at 103, and Brandon Grinage with a third period pin at 160. “If we wrestle to our potential and if we can make adjustments things could be very interesting the next time the two teams meet,” coach Maxim said later. The Scots visit Wayland this Wednesday, while the Trojans will host Byron Center. Saturday, TK will be at the Michigan Duals in Bay City while Caledonia heads to the Rockford Invitational. Last Saturday, the Fighting Scots dominated the 11-team 11-team Rogers Invitational, earning the first place trophy. Caledonia earned 248 points easily topping second place South Haven which finished with 176.5. All 13 of Caledonia’s var­ sity wrestlers finished third or better in their weight class. Caledonia had 11 wrestlers in the finals and six earned championships, led by Cook who improved his season record to 17-0 by gaming a 2-0 decision over South Haven’s Andress Alcauter in the finals at 135 Hi unds. Other Caledonia championships were won by Cramer at 112, H2, McCoy 145, VanDyke 171, Ohlrich 215, and Michael Schaibly at 275. Caledonia’s silver medal­ lists were Steiner (103), Bowden (130), Grinage (16°) and Andrew Schaibly (189). Third place medals went to the Scots’ Justin Maxim (125), D’Amico (140), and Bob Reed (152), “One of the greatest rewards that I enjoy as a coach is seeing a kid improve from the advice that you give them. 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Mon-Tue Wed-Thur Friday Saturday 6:30 5:30 5:30 7:00 am am am am - 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm jhtial ean * 891-7700 9 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 10, 2006 24-Hour Challenge applications available by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Applications for this year's 24-Hour Challenge Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, are now available. The 8 a.m. start Saturday, June 17, will be at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, and riders will get ■a a sendoff from a bagpipe band. The challenge ends at the same location at 8 a.m. on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18. There is still time to regis­ ter for the challenge. The deadline for entries is mid­ night June 10. Early registra­ tion is $65 per rider until April 30. From May 1 until May 31, the fee rises to $80 and the really late registra­ tion fee is $100 for those who register between May 31 and June 10. * The Challenge began in 1983 with 18 riders and was headquartered at Wabasis Lake Park near Grand Rapids. It moved in the year 2000 to Middleville, where the lower traffic volume is an advantage. The facilities of the high school and middle school include increased parking area and showers. Last year, riders started at the middle school with meals served in the cafeteria. The start now goes down the long curving service road which allows riders to spread out. The National 24-Hour Challenge has become the largest event of its kind in the U.S. In 2000, riders from 24 states, Canada and France entered and completed 77,212.8 miles. In 2005, there were riders from 21 states, Canada, Denmark and Scot cheerleaders start strong at B.C. It was an outstanding start to the season for the Caledonia competitive cheer­ leading teams. Both the varsity and the freshmen team competed well at Byron Center Saturday. The varsity Scots finished second with an excellent score of 626.8, behind first place Rockford. Caledonia’s freshmen team, competing against jun­ ior varsity squads, earned first place in their division at Byron Center with 467 points. The Fighting Scots will cheer again this Saturday at West Ottawa. Competition begins at 1 p.m. •• Call for classified ads Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day -1 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTI0N-Ms'. New Zealand. Middleville's population will increase by about 1,500 during the weekend when the National 24-Hour Challenge comes to town. Bicyclists and their crews will begin arriving on Friday afternoon for number pickup. Riders can register begin­ ning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Many sponsors of •a the event participate in a Product Display of the newest items. Photo albums from previous events are available. The walls are papered with lists of riders by name, category and num­ ber. r. The Athletic Boosters Club of Thomapple-Kellogg High School puts on a spaghetti dinner on the Friday night before the event, a Saturday morning pancake breakfast and offers concessions and ice on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday. The Friday dinner also is a chance for the riders to socialize before the event. For riders who have done this event many years, it is a reunion. There are always new faces, first-timers look­ ing for advice on what to expect. It is also an opportu­ nity for Middleville to get to know a little about the peo­ ple who undertake the physi­ cal and mental challenge Why would a bicyclist try to ride for 24 hours? Beginning bicyclists find a 10-mile bicycle ride is just about right for some nice recreational exercise. It's good outdoor fun. But like any activity, the more you do it, the better you become. Ten miles soon builds into 20, 40 and up. For bicycling enthusiasts all over the coun­ try, 100 miles is a nice Saturday or Sunday "centu- ry" ride. Cycling, like other sports and recreations, can become addicting. Once bicyclists are able to do a century, some might try a double cen­ tury. For others, the next step might be to see how far they can go in a day. Not every­ one can complete in the Olympics, but most every­ one can set a goal and try to achieve it. These bicyclists who par­ ticipate in the 24-hour chal­ lenge are not necessarily elite athletes. Ministers, col­ lege professors, doctors, engineers, assembly line workers, washer repairmen, housewives and bicyclists from all walks of life have participated in past events. "Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary •M oals. You don't have to be elite to be successful," said Michael Shermer of La Canada, Calif., in 1988. The participants ride for medals in five year age groups, ages 18 to 70+, both male and female. Enameled mileage pins, in 50-mile increments, reward riders who ride more than 200 miles. Riders who return and accumulate 1,000 miles in the event earn a Thousand Mile Jersey. More than 100 riders have completed 2,000 miles, 36 have reached the 3,000 mile mark, four have 4,000 miles and one has 5,000. Highest total mileage is 6,168 miles by James Hlavka, of Racine, Wis., who has ridden the event 16 times. While all riders get their names in the event's Record Book, some riders set their sights on a personal best, an age group record, winning the event or breaking the overall record. Participants leave at 8 a.m. GREENRIDGE on the first loop, a 126.5mile rolling to hilly, scenic route through Barry County which has three checkpoints. A 12.5-mile per hour pace is required to finish the first loop in time to complete at least one of the second loops. After the riders depart, the crews leave on an alternate route to meet their riders at the various checkpoints. Then, the only sounds at •c« Thomapple Kellogg Middle School are from the Amateur Radio Communications Group, using a computer global positioning program and base radio to keep con­ tact with the lead car. After returning in the afternoon, •!• the bicyclists cycle a 23.7 mile rolling loop that goes through the Gun Lake Recreation area. Any biker who wants to ride on the over night loop must complete both the 126.5 mile loop and at least one com­ plete second loop. .* From evening to 8 a.m. Sunday morning, riders will complete as many 7.5-mile, fairly flat night loops begin­ ning and ending at the mid­ dle school. The riding finish­ es at 8 a.m. June 18 and rid­ ers are treated to A breakfast provided by McDonald's of Caledonia. award An ceremony begins at 9 a.m., with door prizes that were displayed by Product Sponsors on Friday night. Medals are awarded, and the traditional Siegel Silver bowls are presented to the top mileage male and female rider. For more information about registering for the National 24-Hour Challenge, go to www.N24HC.org Event organizers Jon and Diane Obermeyer work with a committee to make the challenge a reality each year. Entry forms are available by writing National 24-Hour Challenge, 2212 College Ave. Se, Grand Rapids, Mi 49507-3106. Anyone who would like to volunteer for this year’s 24 Hour Challenge can register on the website. ECWC gymnasts win their opening meet The ECWC co-op gym­ nastics team swept its dual meet with Holland Jan. 2, placing■SJ the top three gym­ nasts in the all-around com­ petition. Meghan Edgerle from Caledonia placed second in the all-around with a score of 32.90 and Katie Page from Caledonia was third with a score of 31. Edgerle was second on the beam, second on the bars, second on the floor, and third in the vaulting competition. Page was second in the vaulting, third on the bars, and third on the floor. 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Three finalists selected VanDenburg resigns for township clerk post as Caledonia’s supt. qA LH2Sn IsD >orior8 zoW it ur n rjoiq writ Ttatz il) I ETl □ukd UlZEfl liV IBUOOQ 3(1 J to jilqub dmioi hi oof .onil q b£ii niinsfl taeo!) iitesup iGSUni tecoq 1 rnom B zirl rraniH >HA tworl ? if Glob TJnnV isiz ni looriaz ujoH -enUiA ibio ot loitom rtlnnV £ bni; -btcod £ .boii inoibiiu IF amB aOnaV 01 Hot orl nt jgyj mi 1 ii orl I Jnoib nl by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Three candidates for the vacant clerk position in Caledonia Township were scheduled to be interviewed at a special board meeting Wednesday evening, Jan. 11. The board meeting was canceled due to an emer­ gency affecting a board member. The three candidates are Steven Antecki, Antecki. Jill Harrison, and Karen Ohlrich. All are Caledonia residents. They are vying to succeed i Lynn DeMann, who is step­ ping down after being elect­ ed in November 2004. At press time, the inter­ Approximately 300 people gathered in the Duncan Lake Middle School gymviews had not been reschednasium prior to Superintendent Wes VanDenburg's due process hearing. uled and do not appear on the tentative agenda for the financial abuses, stating that VanDenburg acknowledged by Kelly Lloyd Wednesday, Jan. 18, meet ­ in any other work place the that he wanted to stay in the Staff Writer ing. employee would be possi ­ Caledonia school system, Caledonia Community Since the position of Superintendent but when he faced the board bly be fired immediately. Schools township clerk is an elected Terry Gates spoke on Wes VanDenburg resigned during closed session, he office, the new clerk will behalf of Atkinson, remind ­ Thursday night at a due knew he would not receive serve until the date of the ing community members process public hearing that the fourth vote to stay. certification of the Nov. 6 drew about 300 parents, VanDenburg would have that Atkinson is a volunteer general election. The new staff and other community needed at least a majority of on the school board and clerk, if he or she desires to does not like public con' residents in the Duncan four of seven votes to retain retain the office, will have to frontation. Gates continued Lake Middle School gym­ his position. run for the office in to say that Atkinson "never During the closed ses­ nasium. VanDenburg had been sion, VanDenburg had an showed unethical behavior accused of financial abuse opportunity to speak to and that he is upset with the of the school's credit card, board about his feelings use of media and people to duplicating receipts for cash toward each members and damage people." Gates concluded by reimbursements, misusing process itself. No other "shaming" the Sun & News guest receipts and spending details were made available, VanDenburg will remain reporter. ’-4 too much money on gaso ­ Don Meisen and Woody on unpaid administrative line. School board members leave until March 31 or Watson both stepped up to The Gun Lake Band of had prepared to start the until the case with prosecut- the microphone to voice Potawatomis and the U.S. hearing by going into ing attorney is completed, discontent about how the Department of Justice in the closed session, planning to Although Greg Boar of the VanDenburg situation was Bush Administration has question VanDenburg and prosecuting attorney was handled. Meisen wanted to asked a federal court in listen to explanations, but present at the hearing, no know if he was the only per­ Washington D.C. to dismiss instead was presented a pro­ criminal charges had been son in the room who was a lawsuit that seeks to block shocked to see "how neigh­ posed resignation agree­ filed. the Secretary of the Interior's Before entering into bors attack each together. I ment from VanDenburg and decision to acquire land in his attorney, Lawrence closed session for the hear­ have watched board mem­ trust for the Tribe's proposed ing, School Board President bers attack each other. Emery of Lansing. casino gaming facility. After two and a half Dennis Atkinson addressed Hurting people only hurts The Michigan Gambling ti hours of working out the audience regarding his people. Opposition group known as Watson said he wanted to details, board members legal residence, which was “MichGO" brought the suit during the know how the board and the returned to open session. questioned to try and delay the opening VanDenburg was nowhere board's workshop the previ- community ended up where of the Gun Lake Tribe's casithey are today — attacking in sight, as he had left the ous Monday night. no at the former Ampro site each other. Watson said, (hat said Atkinson school. in Bradley. . Board President Dennis according to attorneys, "Someone has done wrong the and Tribe The Atkinson called the meeting Caledonia is his legal resi­ and the board needs to deal Department of Justice both to order and entertained a dence where he pays taxes with it. I don't understand argue in their filings that a how with a three-to-three accept and has voting rights. He to motion Secretary of the Interior VanDenburg's resignation explained that living out- vote, someone can operate Gayle Norton's decision to outside the board (by going side of Caledonia is a tem ­ and agreement with the acquire land for the Tribe board. It was read and car­ porary situation, and he to the prosecuting attorney was factually and legally ried, and those left in the plans to move back into to seek criminal charges sound, and that the court Caledonia when his divorce when the board had not audience fell silent. should summarily throw out authorized it). This needs to is final. "Is that it?" one person MichGO's claims. Though it was rumored be addressed. We (commuasked. “We are very hopeful the Emery, explained that that representatives from nity members) trust that court will concur with our VanDenburg really wanted the public would not be they people we put in sition that MichGO's I to stay, but the attorney said allowed to speak and that charge will make the right claims have no merit,” said decision for our school and the board would go into was he felt the agreement Gun Lake Tribal Chairman work together for our chil­ closed session immediately, best for everyone. D.K. Sprague. “ We appreci ­ dren. We will stand by your . were public comments "1 need to make sure 1 do ate the help from the speakers decision, but I don't how Seven taken. the right thing for my Department of Justice in expressed dissatisfaction understand how we got here client," Emery said. defense of the Tribe's feder­ In a later interview. with VanDenburg’s alleged with this issue. al rights. November to serve out the remainins two years of the previous clerk's term. It is also likely that the new clerk could face opposition in the August 2006 primary . Antecki has 25 years experience in tax planning and preparation, financial planning and bookkeeping. He is the owner of a local firm. Tax Management and More Inc. He has also done customer service work for the Internal Revenue Sen ice and served as treasurer of the Village of Caledonia from 1994 to 1998. He has a bach­ elor of arts degree from Calvin College (1978) and a master of science, health administration, from Central Michigan University (1991). Harrison is an independent consultant in Caledonia at present and was recently appointed treasurer of the Village of Caledonia. She is a graduate of Michigan Stat University with a bachelor of arts in economics and man­ agement. She also has a mas­ ter of science in child devel­ opment and early childhood education, with an emphasis in leadership (Wheelock College, Boston). Almost all of her working career has been spent in the state of Maine in New England; nine years in retail management and five years as program director and administrator of a church related school and child care center. Her profes­ sional experience has includ­ ed responsibilities for organ­ izing functions and introduc­ ing computerization into office functions. It should be noted that her brother, Bryan Harrison, who is the Caledonia Township Supervisor, has recused himself from partici­ pation in the search process. Ohlrich is employed by the Hope Network Corporate office in Wyoming. Among her responsibilities are the functions of a general office manager, and assisting with and human accounting resources tasks. Most her employment experience has been as an office manager (1987 to 2005) in the private sector. (Hope is a private See clerk finalists, pg. 2 Gun Lake Tribe, Justice Dept, seek dismissal of casino suit “Gun Lake is trying to restore our reservation less than three miles from our homelands in Bradley." In another development Friday that casino supporters said would dramatically increase chances MichGO's claims will be dismissed, the federal Court ot Appeals tor the D.C. Circuit threw out an identical suit seeking to delay the Secretary’s acquisi­ tion of land for a gaming facility to be owned by the of Band Pokagon in Indians Potawatomi Southwest Michigan. In that case, another anti-Indian called group casino I Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos (TOMAC) sued the federal government for its approval of the Pokagon casino. loth the TOMAC and MichGO lawsuits were filed by the same attorneys from Grand Rapids (Warner Norcross & Judd), asserting the same arguments against tribal casinos, in the same federal court. Sprague said he believes the Court of Appeals' deci­ sion in the TOMAC case establishes precedent that will benefit the Gun Lake Tribe in the pending suit brought by MichGO. 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No. 3/January 17, 2006 Three finalists selected VanDenburg resigns for township clerk post by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Three candidates for the vacant clerk position in Caledonia Township were scheduled to be interviewed at a special board meeting Wednesday evening, Jan. 11. The board meeting was canceled due to an emer­ gency affecting a board member. The three candidates are Steven Antecki. Jill Harrison, and Karen Ohlrich. All are Caledonia residents. They are vying to succeed Lynn DeMann, who is step. ping down after being elect­ ed in November 2004. Approximately 300 people gathered in the Duncan Lake Middle School gym­ At press lime, the inter­ views had not been reschednasium prior to Superintendent Wes VanDenburg's due process hearing. uled and do not appear on the tentative agenda for the VanDenburg acknowledged financial abuses, staling that by Kelly Lloyd Wednesday, Jan. 18, meet ­ that he wanted to stay in the in any other work place the Staff Writer ___ i ____ ___ .ij ing. employee would be possi ­ Caledonia school system, Caledonia Community Since the position of bly be fired immediately. Superintendent but when he faced the board Schools township clerk is an elected Terry Gates spoke on Wes VanDenburg resigned during closed session, he office, the new clerk will behalf of Atkinson, remind ­ Thursday night at a due knew he would not receive serve until the date of the ing community members process public hearing that the fourth vote to stay. certification of the Nov. 6 that Atkinson is a volunteer drew about 300 parents, VanDenburg would have general election. The new staff and other community needed at least a majority of on the school board and clerk, if he or she desires to four of seven votes to retain does not like public con­ residents in the Duncan retain the office, will have to frontation. Gates continued Lake Middle School gym­ his position. run for the office in During the closed ses­ to say that Atkinson "never nasium. VanDenburg had been sion, VanDenburg had an showed unethical behavior accused of financial abuse opportunity to speak to and that he is upset with the of the school’s credit card, board about his feelings use of media and people to duplicating receipts for cash toward each members and damage people.” Gates concluded by process itself. No other reimbursements, misusing shaming" the Sun & News guest receipts and spending details were made available, VanDenburg will remain reporter. too much money on gaso­ Don Meisen and Woody on unpaid administrative line. School board members leave until March 31 or Watson both stepped up to The Gun Lake Band of had prepared to start the until the case with prosecut­ the microphone to voice Potawatomis and the U.S. hearing by going into ing attorney is completed, discontent about how the Department of Justice in the closed session, planning to Although Greg Boar of the VanDenburg situation was Bush Administration has question VanDenburg and prosecuting attorney was handled. Meisen wanted to asked a federal court in listen to explanations, but present at the hearing, no know if he was the only per­ Washington D.C. to dismiss instead was presented a pro­ criminal charges had been son in the room who was a lawsuit that seeks to block shocked to see "how neigh­ posed resignation agree­ filed. the Secretary of the Interior's Before entering into bors attack each together. 1 ment from VanDenburg and decision to acquire land in his attorney, Lawrence closed session for the hear­ have watched board mem­ trust for the Tribe's proposed ing, School Board President bers attack each other. Emery of Lansing. casino gaming facility. After two and a half Dennis Atkinson addressed Hurtingn people only hurls The Michigan Gambling the audience regarding his people, hours of working out Opposition group known as Watson said he wanted to details, board members legal residence, which was “MichGO” brought the suit during the know how the board and the returned to open session. questioned to try and delay the opening VanDenburg was nowhere board's workshop the previ­ community ended up where of the Gun Lake Tribe's casi­ they are today — attacking in sight, as he had left the ous Monday night. no at the former Ampro site that each other. Watson said. said Atkinson school. in Bradley. . oard President Dennis according to attorneys, "Someone has done wrong and The Tribe the and the board needs to deal Caledonia is his legal resi ­ Atkinson called (he meeting Department of Justice both to order and entertained a dence where he pays taxes with it. I don’t understand argue in their filings that how with a three-to-three and has voting rights. He motion to accept Secretary of the Interior VanDenburg's resignation explained that living out­ vole, someone can operate Gayle Norton's decision to and agreement with the side of Caledonia is a tem­ outside the board (by going acquire land for the Tribe board. It was read and car­ porary situation, and he to the prosecuting attorney was factually and legally ried, and those left in the plans to move back into to seek criminal charges sound, and that the court when the board had not Caledonia when his divorce audience fell silent. should summarily throw out authorized it). This needs to is final. "Is that it?" one person MichGO’s claims. be addressed. We (commu­ Though it was rumored asked. “We are very hopeful the nity members) trust that that representatives from Emery, explained that court will concur with our VanDenburg really wanted the public would not be they people we put in position that MichGO’s to slay, but the attorney said allowed to speak and that charge will make the right claims have no merit,” said decision for our school and the board would go into he felt the agreement was Gun Lake Tribal Chairman work together for our chil­ closed session immediately, best for everyone, D.K. Sprague. “We appreci­ n-I need to make sure 1 do public comments were dren. We will stand by your ate the help from the taken. Seven speakers decision, but I don't how the right thing for my Department of Justice in expressed dissatisfaction understand how we got here client," Emery said. defense of the Tribe's feder­ with VanDenburg ’ s alleged with this issue. In a later interview. al rights. * •J H It * November to serve out the remaining two years of the previous clerk’s term. It is also likely that the new clerk could face opposition in the August 2006 primary. Antecki has 25 years experience in tax planning and preparation, financial planning and bookkeeping. He is the owner of a local firm. Tax Management and More Inc. He has also done customer service work for the Internal Revenue Service and served as treasurer of the Village of Caledonia from 1994 to 1998. He has a bachelor of arts degree from Calvin College (1978) and a master of science, health administration, from Central Michigan University (1991). Harrison is an independent consultant in Caledonia at present and was recently appointed treasurer of the Village of Caledonia. She is a graduate of Michigan Stat University with a bachelor of arts in economics and man­ agement. She also has a mas­ ter of science in child devel­ opment and early childhood education, with an emphasis in leadership (Wheelock College. Boston). Almost all of her working career has been spent in the state of Maine in New England; nine years in retail management and five years as program director and administrator of a church related school and child care center. Her profes­ sional experience has includ­ ed responsibilities for organ­ izing functions and introduc­ ing computerization into office functions. It should be noted that her brother. Bryan Harrison, who is the Caledonia Township Supervisor, has recused himself from partici­ pation in the search process. Ohlrich is employed by the Hope Network Corporate office in Wyoming. Among her responsibilities are the functions of a general office manager, and assisting with and accounting human resources tasks. Most her employment experience has been as an office manager (1987 to 2005) in the private sector. (Hope is a private See clerk finalists, pg. 2 Gun Lake Tribe, Justice Dept, seek dismissal of casino suit “Gun Lake is trying to restore our reservation less than three miles from our homelands in Bradley.” In another development Friday that casino supporters said would dramatically increase chances MichGO’s claims will be dismissed, the federal Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit threw out an identical suit seeking to delay the Secretary’s acquisi­ tion of land for a gaming facility to be owned by the Band Pokagon of Indians Polawatomi in Southwest Michigan. In that case, another anti-Indian called group casino Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos (TOMAC) sued the federal government for its approval of the Pokagon casino. Both the TOM AC and MichGO lawsuits were filed by the same attorneys from Grand Rapids (Warner Norcross & Judd), asserting the same arguments against tribal casinos, in the same federal court. Sprague said he believes the Court of Appeals’ deci­ sion in the TOMAC case establishes precedent that will benefit the Gun Lake Tribe in the pending suit brought by MichGO. In This Issue • Dan Parker takes seat on Middleville council • Caledonia School Board workshop draws crowd • Scot wrestlers earn 12 medals, title, at Athens • Byron Center manages just three wins against Trojans �<*■» « • Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006 Caledonia FF’ honors members Twenty-nine Caledonia •3 FFA members gathered recently to receive their Chapter and Greenhand Degrees from the chapter FFA officer team. At the initiation, new members, called Greenhands, received a cer­ tificate and pin. All second year members received the Chapter Degree for achiev­ Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads ing specific requirements as outlined by the FFA chapter constitution. In addition to the degree ceremonies, four students participated in the local FFA creed speaking contest. Justin Vandervennen and Brittany Wilkerson were selected as the top two and received a new FFA jacket. The Caledonia FFA is an organization of agriscience students focusing on leader­ ship, career and personal development. The chapter is 48 members strong and has been an inte­ gral part of education at •-< Caledonia High School since 1936. SPudio ) Salon. Inc. E- lite Odour Superb Stifle :::______________ r. New Clients Any Service L_ ______ ____________ i L _ ___________ __ ___ ______________ _ _ _ _ _ Expires L I I I I I I I 1 J 9954 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 • (616) 891-1272 tiff X’ t/. New Greenhands of the Caledonia FFA gather to receive their first year membership pins. Justin Vandervennen and Brittany Wilkerson won new FFA jackets for reciting the FFA Creed. Caledonia School Board workshop draws crowd by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer A Caledonia Board of Education workshop Jan. 9 drew a large crowd of peopie expressing support for hiring Chad Curtis as varsity baseball coach and some called for the resignation of oard President Dennis Atkinson. Seven speakers, including former Major League player and manager Phil Regan and Forest Hills High School freshman baseball coach Maury Blish voiced their support of Curtis, a previous professional baseball player. Regan commented, fl When you trade, trade up. Hire someone with weight, knows the importance of the games and has the best inter­ est of the kids. II 06624588 Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Broker & Owner....................... 838-3305 BRIGHT OSKY • •• Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Assoc. Broker........................... 838-3349 Bonnie Baumgardner, ABR .. 795-3305 Deb Erway .............................. . 623-8357 Mary Reurink .......................... •REALTOR S’- X llf 795-2336 MIS. 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Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 .................. $39,900 / Mary 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 Some parents of high •It athletes school also expressed a desire to have a coach with Curtis’ experience lead their athletes. The parents said their children have enjoyed Curtis’ weight lifting program at the high school and are excited to play for a coach with Curtis’ experience. Community resident Tom Patterson expressed disappointment over Atkinson’s leadership throughout the controversy surrounding charges of credit card mis­ management by Superintendent Wes VanDenburg. Patterson told Atkinson that he shamed the community by unilaterally going outside of the board to present charges to the prose­ cuting attorney’s office and by talking to the media with­ out consent of the remainder of the board. Patterson also asked the board if they knew Atkinson didn’t live in the community, which is required under the Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated Currentness. Patterson ended his com­ by ments requesting Atkinson to step down until a judge ruled on Atkinson’s living arrangement. No com­ ment was made from the board. (Atkinson commented during the due process hear­ ing on Jan. 12. See article in today’s Sun & News edi­ tion.) The board agreed to retain Pete Patterson to lead the due process hearing that had been scheduled for Jan. 12. Patterson explained the pro­ cedure of the hearing and the board rules during the hear­ ing. According to Patterson, the hearing would be similar to that of a court case with brief statements, presenta­ tion of evidence and final comments. Patterson reminded board III members it is their responsi •u ­ bility to listen to all informa­ tion presented and then determine solution for the community they represent. In other business, Chris Burns explained the pilot class, “Bands on Stage.” Approximately 30 to 45 marching bands members have expressed desire to par­ ticipate in the class, which will be available during the high school's fourth macro. Finance Manager Jim Oleson presented budget adjustments. He explained that with the large increase of students this year, the * school is able to allocate additional money in different funds. both middle schools will have a chance to participate on the team. Parents will need to transport the students to practices and games. Duncan Lake Early Childhood Director Janel Switzer presented a power •It point presentation of the pro­ gram’s one-year anniversary. Look for more information in next week's edition of the Sun & News. "When you trade, trade up. Hire someone with weight, knows the importance of the games and has the best interest of the kids." - former Major League player and manager Phil Regan Director of Technology Gary Delgar updated the board on the Technology Department's new credit card use program. The department was given a limit for expenditures and when the limit was reached, no additional funds could be used without authorization. Board Treasurer Ken Yonker asked if there was a way for someone to commit fraud with the program, and Delgar informed him that he couldn’t see how that could happen. Interim Superintendent Jerry Phillips explained the Coke-a-Cola money pro­ gram. Phillips also explained that with budget costs, money wasn’t available to purchase get well cards and flowers for school staff. He spoke to other schools that use the program and learned they are able to continue out­ reach for their staff because of funds generated by col­ lecting pop cans. Middle School Athlete Advisor Cheryl Davis intro­ duced the new middle school tennis club. Students from *”■' ft ,4 ■ > & £ C/erk finalists, continued from page 1----------- I** lit charity.) Her responsibilities have been diversified, rang­ ing from scheduling truck drivers to designing sales and marketing plans, as well as developing record retention systems to comply with state, federal, and Insurance Service Organization requirements. She has a bachelor of business adminis­ tration degree from Grand Valley State University. I to in missal r I J HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com Downtown Hastings on State St. DIGITAL SOUND | 945-SHOW ONO PASSES Fr»« <rlnk refills & 25< corn reflllil r/MfS r/77- 7/7. • □ O®H00DWINKED(PG) J12 55. 2:50, 4:45, 7: , 9:00 jO® HOSTEL (R) ■J 12:40. 2:55, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 ■I® FAMILY STONE (PG 13) & ■112:30, 7:05 ■ ® RINGER (PG-13) 2:45, 4:50. 9:20 J THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE J LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (PG) ■( 1:20, 4:05. 6:50, 9:35 3 COUPON i rnKEfi s I' 20ozDRINK ”7 with 12 50 purchase B| o<46oz beg o( buttery popcorn JAN 31.300A W | BEST DEAL in eNewsletler al u wwwhasbngs4 com_ !1 ■ I I I I (Wl Texas Hold’em Tournament Saturday, January 28, 2006 American Legion Post #305 M37 at Caledonia License #M33251 3 I I■ • Entry Fee $60 / • First Place $500 • Pays Top Ten Places • Losers Bracket: Approximately 35% payout Registration: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Game: 5:00pm Entry Fee Includes Food Cash Bar I Only 104 Entries Pre-register Any Time At Caledonia American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M3 7 at Caledonia) I S ?”• Ml I 4 351 J �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006/ Page 5 Lunch with author offered as big prize I I. tl r < Staff Writer . The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library has copies of the book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy ready to circulate. This is the first book selected in the Barry County Reads program. Barry County Reads invites area residents to read and discuss Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy this year before the visit by author Gary Schmidt Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. for a book signing and reception. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy is a Newberry Honor Book. Schmidt is a professor at Calvin College and the author of several books . The book highlights a friendship between Lizzie Bright Griffin who lives on an island off the Maine coast inhabited by the descendants of former slaves and Turner Buckminster, the son of a minister. In addition to a series of book talks there is an essay contest for students in fifth through twelfth grades. Essays should describe a personal experience involv­ ing discrimination, or stu­ dents can write as if they are in the shoes of someone who has discriminated been against. Essays can be about k LU \ * 1V) 7^ 5^ I IWiiH •tali >'111.1 wHat, ® a sitj & '•Mt ^311 Hll l<31 ?! •• any form of discrimination: race, age, gender, etc. The length of the’essays is a max­ imum of 200 words. Essays can be submitted to the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community library by Feb. 3. The contest is open to anyone in 5th -12th grade. The top three contestants will have the opportunity to have lunch with Schmidt, the author of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, on February 12 at a time and place still to be determined. Libraries participating in Barry County Reads are the Delton District Library, the Dowling Public Library, the Freeport District Library, Hastings Public Library, Spindler W. George Memorial Library, Putnam Public Library and the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. In addition this year there is an “A one book, one coun­ ty” reading program for chil­ dren at the Caledonia Public Library which is part of the Kent County Library System. This year children will be reading Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher. Stauffacher will discuss her book on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a discussion of both books on at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Caledonia Public Library. by Patricia Johns 1 * iKin sffltaih emdsitehU I Ifcixta • • 1 t-- Front row seated: Patricia Proctor and Margaret Willson. Back row standing: Shanda Bender holding Brianna, Deb Nagel and Jason Nagel holding Micah. Engagements ■ ► ► 11 -.-J ’A. - ■' - * MIK mW» ► ~o -O I30USXC 4 flB' ft tnO* N«c»nai GrandRatos I' PRE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ■■ “•VS anfrs fO., Sat.. 1/28/06 • 10-1 CHRISTIAN ree 5^15 LEARNING CENTERS I S2 s 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 ▼ I > ! • Certified Preschool program. Featuring Zoophonics. High Reach and Gospel Light Christian curriculum • Webcams in each room so you can see your child via internet throughout the day • Nutritious, health conscious foods for breakfast, lunch & snack Providing Full and Part-Time Care for Children 6 Weeks Through 12 Years Of Age Open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are focused on enriching the lives of God’s children 8187 Broadmoor • Caledonia, MI 49316 - Stop for a Mr For more information please call (616) 891-7950 Visit our website @ appletreekids.ee s cn w Xx ci Dr. and Mrs. Alan Eavey of Hastings, along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oleson of Nashville, proudly announce the engagement of their chil­ dren, Lisa Marie Eavey and Joshua Thomas Oleson, the couple became engaged in Pentwater, on July 4, 2005. After graduating from Lakewood in 2000, Lisa went on to Michigan State University and graduated in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Child Development. She is currently working towards a teacher certification. Josh also went on to study at Michigan University after graduation from Maple Valley in 2000. He graduated from Michigan State in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Packaging Engineering and works for the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. A July 14, 2006 wedding is being planned at the United Middleville Methodist Church. Featuring Tom Karsten of the National Wild Turkey Federation I® t Eavey/Oleson Join us for our -Yd f si 1 i# i i Sl»^r I I 269-795-4254 co CXJ 4 s *• 1 b SsS'Cl8 1 _1 »< s Thursday, January 26 hi - 8: 6:00 ■ & I i * •M- II ... S3 ■ or — I Sportsperson Show and Dinner .v~3 ■’r (1 an r- ■ I elf ' ' A* ■ SK* The continuing 2005-2006 Caledonia Concert Series will present the Whisnants the and the Gospelmen Quartet at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, o the society comer of M-37 and 100th only, to stuStreet. Is of study, Tickets available through was founded Bookstore Kregel nta, Georgia. the M-6), at member of (Kalamazoo a Professional Caledonia Dciation of Pharmacy, at the door, or call Societies. (616) 891-8858. Cost is $10 i was valedicin advance, $12 at the door :HS Class of and children ages 12 and abroad last under can get in free. ihana, West For more information, call elped design (616) 891-1512. nmunitv cen- Hair & Tanning Salon • I Caledonia Concert Series continues Saturday, Feb. 4 Desert Sun ----Vm ready for Kindergarten Now! K4 ter for a small village. She also is a member of the equestrian team at Miami. Golden Key International Honour Society is the pre­ college/university mier honor society in the world, with more than 1.5 million members in 334 chapters in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, South Africa and New Zealand. The global nonprofit organi­ zation provides academic recognition to college juniors and seniors in the top 15 per­ cent of their class as well as development leadership community networking "It is only fitting that a top achiever like academic achiever Michelle be recognized by Golden Key," Key,” said Alexander D. Perwich H, Chief Key's Golden Executive Officer, "Our members are inspired and motivated not only to achieve exceptional academ­ ic accomplishments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the soci­ ety's commitment to serv­ ice." Michelle Leigh Bennett of Caledonia . has accepted membership into the Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent induction Miami at ceremony University. A 2003 graduate of Caledonia High School and daughter of Bob and Rhonda Bennett of Caledonia, she is a junior at Miami University studying architecture in the school's honors program. ■ iA'IS Il Golden Key Honour Society inducts Caledonia grad "Big Buck" contest $ 2005 Only a. Youth and Adult Categories Registration begins at 5:30PM Buck Contest Prizes • Door Prizes Advance Tickets only •Adults - $10 • Students - $5 1 tr •II. A' L I ► I I s 1 Call the church office for more information Gun Lake Community Church 12200 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 (1/2 mile East of Patterson) s ( I I www.gunlakecominunitychurch.org • (269) 795-7903 ► ► ► r9-o ▲ i �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006 George IK. Walter P. Bender Schroder---------- CALEDONIA - George W. Schroder, age 92 of Caledonia, went peacefully to be with his Lord, on Friday, January 12, 2006, surrounded by his loved ones at home. George was born November 28, 1913 in Caledonia, the son of William and Jessie (Wood) Schroder. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia schools, graduating in 1932. He was married to Lodema M. Schnurr on October 18, 1933 at First Methodist Church, South Bend, Indiana. George was employed at C. Bell Chevrolet, Grand Rapids as a auto mechanic. He was a member of the Caledonia United Methodist Church for 78 years. George was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting, fishing, golfing, and enjoyed spend­ ing time with his family and enjoyed the friendship of many. He was a caring, loving, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and broth­ er, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his lov­ •II ing wife of 72 years, Lodema M. Schroder; one son, Larry J. (Barbara) Schroder of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Carol (Joe) Ogg of Granville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Brett (Rhonda) Schroder, Jody (Bob) German, Becky (Ron) Schultz, Scott (Loretta) Ogg; six great HASTINGS - Walter P. Bender, age 96, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, January 13,2006. Walter was bom on March 8, 1909 in Dutton, the son of Philip and Abigail A. (Groh) Bender. He raised in was Middleville and attended Middleville schools, gradu­ ating in 1928. He was married to Lois W. Parmalee on June 21,1935 in Hopkins. Walter was a dairy farmer his entire life. He was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church, and Barry County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, grandchildren, Jessica and Lissie German, Lisa and Renae Schultz, Hannah and •Il Olivia Schroder; one sister, Marie (Howard) Moore of •!• Hastings; one sister-in-law, Betty Schnurr of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Rev. James Hodge and Rev. Norman C. Kohns officiat­ ing. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Holland Home. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Tama A. Jordan MIDDLEVILLE - Tama A. Jordan, age 67, of Barlow Lake, Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 9, 2006. She was bom on September 27, 1938 at Perry, the daugh­ ter of Charles and Lucille (Moldenauer) Alling. She was raised in Lansing and attended Lansing Sexton schools, graduating in 1956. She attended Michigan State University. She was married to Kent D. Jordan on September 6, 1958 at Lansing. Tama A. Jordan was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, her Bridge Club and received great pleas­ ure spending time with her friends and family, and espe­ cially her grandchildren. Tama was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister - always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her hus- J .. Jt k Lois W. Bender; three sons, Don (Jean) Bender of Middleville, Philip (Barbara) Bender of Middleville, Elwin (Sue) Bender of Hastings; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Ward (Betty) Bender of Middleville; one sister, Florence Dickerson of Kentwood; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sis­ ter. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Ken Gilmore and Matthew R. Bender officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church General Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. • V I® .J li $ Middleville church plans soup suppers band, Kent D. Jordan; three sons, Brent (Angela) Jordan, Brad (Lisa) Jordan, and Brian Jordan, all of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Bethany (Tom) Townsend of Canton, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Taylor Jordan, Chelsey Jordan, Haley Jordan, Spencer Jordan, Kaedon Jordan, Dakota Jordan, Bennett Townsend, Grace Townsend, and Jane Townsend; one brother, Bob (Joyce) Alling of Lansing. A memorial service was held Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III offici­ ated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do you do when cabin fever strikes in the winter and you want to go out to dinner but you don’t have too much money to spend? You have children and you know how expen­ sive going out to dinner can be for a family? The Middleville United answer for all those ques­ tions — the annual soup sup­ pers have returned. The next soup supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The supper includes chili, turkey noodle soup and an additional soup, salad, vegetables and dip, egg salad sandwiches and hot dogs. There is coffee, water and juice to drink. J “ per, home baked goodies will fill in any sweet needs of din­ ers. The cost is $5 per person or $12 for a family. Children are definitely welcome at the soup suppers. There is ample parking and friendly faces to greet diners. Two additional suppers are planned for February with the final one of the win- ft )SJ^ i*!® W* Mi* jell® to* rsa I (I Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! M www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 .•II;, totaJ * m Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. r Stop The Pain tan JU*- ** ,WB The Healing Power of Light ... j. David Austin, an engineer with Williams and Works, gave an update on the pro­ posed improvements to the Village of Middleville water system at the January 10 council meeting. The water tower location has changed slightly to allow for expansion of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School if needed. • ■ a £ •* --- Introducing Low Level Laser Therapy & The ML830® Laser © nt Carpal Tunnel Arthritis Muscle & Joint Pain Stiffness & more Physical Therapy 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville MI 49333 CD O) 269-795-4230 * ,1 Ji ■ K ! ■■ ♦♦♦ ❖ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Water System update in Middleville Bryan Hemingway, MPT • • * A * A I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I »“SERVICE? AUTOCAR ’Sr. OWTB? amt When you need automotive repairs, bring your car to us for quality work you can trust. We offer a full range of dependable automotive services at affordable prices. Service Special any repairs totaling $200 or more. Excludes advertised specials. With this coupon. Expires 01/24/06. 269-795-3550 it uc T * % 5 il auto(* T-20 500 Arlington St. • Middleville ■w I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I d 9595 Cherrv Valiev Ave. • Caledonia 616-891-3550 I I I I I I I I I j $ S‘ J rs; �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006/ Page 7 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll > h I k 'V I ftk *■ ft ft ' ft x' k. 1 to life '* «Wi| ’hb.i Bai*. Editor's Note: Due to a glitch the honor roll list for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades last week, the honor roll list printed in the Jan. 10 edition of the Sun & News was incorrect. The names of ninth graders on the list were correct. Tenth-graders on the High Honors list with an average of 3.7 or above are: Sarah Baird, Brittney Benjamin, Paul Betcher, Angela Book, Chloe Brower, Kindra Burger, Amy DeMaagd, Erin Ebmeyer, Joshua Foote, Felecia Gibbs, Michelle Graham, Michael Hebert, Dakota Gray, Timothy Howarth, Ashley Lyle Jackson, Jachim, Nathan Jazwinski, Blake Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Abigail Kiel, Sydney Kilmartin, Erin King, Hillary Kelsey Krey, Klunder, Nathan LaVire, Jr., Daniel Lemon, Nathan Marklevitz, David McMillan, Douglas Miller, Katie Opatik-Duff, Kaitlyn Otto, Jordan Petersen, Emily Reed, Kasey Salmon, Celia Reeves, Ian Shoemaker, Travis Sisson, Kristen Sneller, Bradley Steffen, Andrew Sweeney, Lauren Tandy, Joshua Thaler, Nichole Thompson, Teresa VanRhee, Alesha Ward, Kimberly Williamson, Lindsey Wilson, Stephanie Wingeier and Kayla Zahl. Honor Students with aver­ ages from 3.5 to 3.699 are Rachel Caleb Batdorff, Bickford, Danielle Boik, Whitley Bremer, Jonathan Delger, Eric Dettmann, Kyle Eaton, Thomas Enslen, Sarah Grummet, Melinda Hoffman, Thomas Huerth, Josiah Jenkins, Sarah Laycock, Brooks Lesert, Nathan Manning, Yahida Navarro, Jennifer Noffke, Kristen Schmidt, Christopher VandenBosch, Heidi VanderHeide, Mindy Warner and Sven Welz. Honorable Mention stu­ dents have grade point aver­ ages from 3.0 to 3.499. In the 10th grade they are Meagan Bishop, Matthew Bouchard, Brent Burns, Kody Butgereit, Trista Caldwell, Marcus Cisler, Anna DePew, Kari DeJesus, Robert Etter, Timothy Fisher, Abigail Foote, Ethan Fuller, Levi Funk, Imants Gerrits, Layton Grinage, Travis Hayward, Kevin Heynig, Nathan Hodges, Christopher Hodgson, Jeanie Hurd, Darrick Jackson, Cory Jewett, Kammeran Koehl, Kevin Meaghan Lloyd, Lukas, Daniel Lydy, Ashley Martin, Angelina Mazzucco, Tonya McCarter, Jaime McCoy, Kendall Moore, Chelsea Anne Nesbitt, Niblock, Kurt Oshinski, Trevor Reidsma, Amanda Rosendale, Kylie Schultz, Courtney Smith, Nicole Smith, Samantha Stowe, Fabian Suarez, Jennifer Camron VanDis, VanSpronsen, Dustin Von Itter, Eric Waddell, Travis Weeber, Grace Welton, Linda Whittemore, Amanda Brittany Wierenga and Wing. The revised list for 11thgraders on the High Honors FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 50 N. 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Though time can heal, and faith can replenish^ with the gift of each new day, you are remembered lovingly, and as God intended,’our love for you will never pass away. Your Family Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles: they z will * run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be taint. Isaiah 40:31 = M •« ■ —- — . ——— • list with a grade point aver­ age of 3.7 and above, includes Amy Ball, Blake Berkimer, Caitlin Chamberlin, Alex Clemons, Stevie Cooper, Amanda Denney, Kathryn Edwards, Allyson Fasick, Jillian Foster, Elena Gormley, Heather Hawkins, Jamie Hester, Corey Humphrey, Drake Kazemier, Elizabeth Ketchum, Christina Kunde, Ashley Lenartz, Jacob Lewis, Tracy Lintz, Michelle London, Ashleigh Lund, David McMahon, Andrew Meads, Cody Nelson, Ellen Melissa Phillips, Piets, Quisenberry, Abigail Samantha Reeder, Samuel Scholtens, Megan Shilton, Cory Tietz, Andrea Truer, Ashley VanderMeer, Jamie VanDongen, Hannah VanDyke, Natasha Watkins, and Wotchko Jessica Christopher Zatzke. Eleventh grade Honor Students with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.699 are Kevin Blanker, Jerimiah Brower, Amanda Renee Bruinsma, Benjamin Buckowing, Harris, Rachel Curtis, Gunnar Meyering, Kathleen Potts, Cody Thorington and Marissa Wieringa. Honorable Mention stu­ dents in the 11th grade with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.499 are Cory Adgate, Abby Allison, Keley Brown, Mark Brown, Cipponeri, Elizabeth Calynne Cooley, James Davis, Frank Crandell, Lisa DeHaan, Andrea Dulyea, Brett DeWitt, Stephanie Faber, Katrina Field, Benjamin Fisher, Angela Gias, Steve Glenn, Casey Grummet, Samantha Hauschild, Lisa Haywood, Michael Hoag, Timothy Deidre Huizenga, Desiree Humbarger, Jaworowski, Liza Jedlowski, Shannon Jenkins, Renee Kimbrell, Xieanne Koehl, Lockwood, Richard Katie Mason, Nicholas Aaron McCarty, Lindsey McGillicuddy, Meaney, Ashley Moore, Amanda Morgan, Nathaniel Newton, Kirsten Olsen, Nathan Otto, John Price, Nathaniel Runals, Zachary Runge, John Schnittker, Schultz, Justin Andrew Skaggs, Zachary Smith, Michelle Starr, Joel Tate, Amber Terry, Liam Jamie VanderMeer, VanStee, Tadas Vamas, Levi Wenger, Sarah Wenger, Shawn Wiest, Kate Wilson, Rebecca Winchester, Jacob Wing and Benjamin Wolter. Seniors on the 12th Grade High Honor roll with GPAs of 3.7 and above are Maria Aubil, Erin Baragar, Josie » Bass, Jason Blain, Robbi Blain, Scott Blood, Nicholas Boonstra, Ronald Christians, Melanie Dabers, Kara DeLille, Kathryn DiMatteo, Blaine Dimond, Shelby Donker, Imari Engstrom, Elizabeth Erway, Emily Fate, Jessica Flaska, Kelly Garvey, Cody Funk, Kersta Glass, Vanessa Gustafson, Amber Harkness, Kathryn Hauschild, Nicholas Brittany Idema, Heidt, Johnson, Jayne Jessica Kennicott, Kristen Kidder, Bethany King, Ryan Kitzrow, Heidi Klunder, Tatjana Krause, Jared Lee, Rebecca Linsea, Stephanie Lukas, Ryan McMahon, Mikel Moore, Jason Morley, Michelle Nesbitt, Emily Nyland, Melissa Olsen, Erica Peschel, Justin Petersen, Rhoby, Michael Stacy Roberts, Chaney Robinson, Troy Rock, Katie Sanford, Andrew Scholma, Kyle Selleck, Kyla Sisson, Molly Slagel, Samantha Smith, Kassidy Smith, Holly Sovem, Nicholas Stark, Brittany Steensma, Jason Terpstra, Michael Texter, Isaac Thaler, Katherine Hillary VanderWood, Welton, Rachel Whitney, Shannon Wingeier and Benjamin Ybema. Twelfth-graders on the Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.699 Garland Allison, Zachary Baird, Joshua Campbell, Heather Carmer, Carpenter, Anthony Christine Etter, Maegan Ezinga, Mitchell Fisher, Jessica Foote, Jill Funk, Tessa Kamp, Justin Lewis, Karen Luko, Alicia Reynhout, Kyle Roush, Jordan Smith, Darrell Smith, Chelsey Strumberger, Kevin Thompson, Justin VandenToorn and Nicholas Wilke. Seniors on the Honorable Mention list with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.499 are Savanah Baker, Travis Bray, Derrick Brock, Glen Brock, Scott Brown, Kathryn Chapman, Jordan Chavis, Alexandra Crisher, Joshua Cross, Anna Enslen, Kristin Fredenburg, Druvis Gerrits. 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Prices starting at $169,9 •Il * i b* View our web site at www.millpondcondQ.QQr 1 RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads STATE ROAD THREE PARCELS Parcel 1 Parcel 2 Parcel 3 Walking distance to $37,9 $37,900 $37,900 downtown Middleville. Gas / Electric, city water & sewer. Land contract terms available. Call Chris Hughes 616-437-1127 for details_________________ 06624579 Sam DeYoung • 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes ■ 616-437-1127 * Jerrel De Kok ■ 616-437-6000 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006 Teresa Venton earns degree at MacMurray Hudsonville edges Cal cheer for 2nd •II The Caledonia varsity competitive cheer team earned a third place finish Saturday at the West Ottawa Invitational The Scots only missed second place by a narrow three tenths of a point. The I^ady Scots had a total of 634.6. Hudsonville was •II. second with 634.9 points, trailing first place West Ottawa’s total of 692.6. Caledonia had the second best score, to the host Panthers, in each of the first two rounds. The Scots scored a 180.5 in round one and a 176.1 in round two. Hudsonville came on strong with a 282.5 in the third round to move ahead of the Scots. Caledonia scored a 278 in the third round. West Ottawa won with point totals of 194 in round one. 201.6 in round two, and 297 in round three. Caledonia’s freshman team also placed third Saturday at West Ottawa, just two points behind sec­ ond place Hudsonville. The Scots will have a chance to top Hudsonville again this Saturday when both teams travel to take part in the Holland Christian Invitational. Caledonia High School orchestra students Jason Demeuse (left) and Anton Pugh are preparing for their performance with the State Honors Orchestra on Jan. 21 in Grand Rapids. - THORNAPPLE AREA ? ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our Hometown Charitable Organization by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Two Caledonia High School Orchestra students have been selected to per­ form with the State Honors Orchestra in an upcoming concert. Jason Demeuse and Anton Pugh will be among 90 string and woodwind performers For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com 06572944 < Fourth Annual scaw c V J • Friday, January 27 • 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 28 • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spnday, January 29 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kJ ^•-5. ^B I 1 r Promoted by... .jceIt* till # I< ^Al'j/gl' Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads rfJARRY EXPO CENTER Ill nV1;. , Verins ~ draperies drfine furniture h to FAMILY EVENT! Bring the kids to see.. 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Evans says, “You won’t want to miss this group so bring a friend!” The meeting begins al 1 p.m. at the Learning Center at 507 West Main St. in Middleville next to McFall Elementary School. Call Evans for more information at 795-3397. ^11 ulllfllii «h«k) into!!. tr wot i Bring Us Your Trimmed & Clean VENISON For the best jerky I & sausages 4 ML' Best you ever had! 9740 M-37 Caledonia &0V Hsh Houwc Restaurant & Market 891-5555 MARKET Clean Up after the Holidays... For information call 945-417 49 when the State Honors Orchestra performs Saturday, Jan. 21, at the DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Demeuse and Pugh both auditioned in November at East Kentwood High School, one of various audition loca­ tions around Michigan. The musicians performed a chal­ lenging prepared musical selection as well as a sight reading piece. » Both musicians said they auditioned because they thought participating with the State Honors Orchestra would be a good experience and they look forward to per­ forming with the best orches­ tra students around Michigan. several activities planned next month for local senior citizens. A bus trip to the Noel Restaurant in Jamestown is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10. Shar Evans says, “Help us celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early this year.” Noel is one of the favorite lunch destinations of the TK group. Lunch will include chicken devine, twice baked potato, green beans and Dutch apple crunch with ice cream. Cost for the day is $16, which includes school bus transportation, lunch and the gratuity. The bus departs from the Learning•S4 Center at 10:30 a.m. and will return by 2 p.m. Reservations and pay­ ment are due by Feb. 3. Call Evans at 795-3397 for more information. “Join the fun on Monday, Feb. 13, at the senior citi­ zen's meeting at the Learning Center,” Evans 4 A CHS orchestra students TK senior citizens plan activities Thomapple Kellogg says. to join honors ensemble Community Education has The guest will be the MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. o Teresa K. Venton of Middleville graduated from in MacMurray College Jacksonville, Ill., Tuesday, Dec. 13, with a bachelor of arts degree in deaf and hard of hearing: teacher educa­ tion. While at MacMurray, Venton has been active in B.A.S.LC. (Brothers and Sisters in Christ), the "Holy Fools," Chi Alpha Sorority, cross country, tennis and was Student Leader of the Month. She has also been on the dean's list, was listed in Who's Who, and is a recipi­ ent of the Lincoln Laureate Award. 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To help you do just that, you need the right retirement small-business plan. And since it's the beginning of a new year, it's a perfect time to set up the right plan for your needs. You have sev­ eral attractive options, all of which offer some key bene­ fits, including tax-deferred earnings, the ability to make pretax contributions and a variety of investment choices. Let's take a quick look at some of the most popular retirement plans for small businesses. If you have no employees, or your spouse is your only employee, you may want to consider one of these plans: * SEP IRA - With a SEP IRA, you can contribute up to 25 percent of your compensa­ tion into the plan, up to a max­ imum of $44,000 in 2006. * Owner-only 401(k) - If you have an "owner-only 401 (k)," you can put in up to 25 percent of your compensation plus $15,000 (in 2006). If you're 50 or older, you can add an additional $5,000 in contributions. "catch-up" I ‘IA ■ HD Saving on home insurance is r “No Problem. undreds of thousands 1 X II ■of families are saving ft money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their home and mobile home protection. Stop lar, up to 4 percent of their salary, unless you decide to put in 3 percent of each eligi­ ble employee's compensation. * Safe Harbor •a 401(k) with Age-enhanced Profit Sharing Your business can make addi- (However, you can't con­ tribute more than $44,000 in 2006 if you're under age 50 or $49,000 annually if you're 50 or older.) Owner-only 401(k) plans also can permit larger contributions if your spouse works for the business. * Owner-only Defined Benefit - This plan may be appropriate for you if you earn more than $100,000 annually from your business, you are over age 40, you can commit to contribute for at least three years, and you desire much larger contributions than are »Ii ssible with the SEP-IRA or the owner-only 40 l(k). If you have employees, you may want to investigate one of these plans: * SIMPLE IRA - A SIM­ PLE IRA is easy to set up and inexpensive to administer. In 2006, you and each of your employees can contribute up to $10,000 to a SIMPLE IRA (or $12,500 if age 50 or over). Your business is generally required to match both your and your employees' contribu­ tions, dollar for dollar, up to 3 percent of their salary, unless you decide to put in 2 percent of each eligible employee's compensation. * Safe Harbor 401(k) - A Safe Harbor 401 (k) offers the features of a traditional 401(k), but the amount you can defer from your salary is not limited to whether your employees contribute. You,i as the business owner, benefit because you can contribute up to the annual maximum ($15,000 in 2006 or $20,000 if you're 50 or older), regardless of how much your employees contribute. Your business is generally required to match both you and your employees' contributions, dollar for dol- tional profit-sharing contribu­ tions to a Safe Harbor 401 (k) plan. If you are older than most of your employees, you can structure your plan so that the contributions going to your account, and to those of your key employees, are much higher than the percentage going to most employees. Which retirement plan is right for you? It all depends on your individual situation. Your tax adviser and invest­ ment representative can help you choose the plan that's right for your needs - now, and in the future. 2005 Edward Jones SCHOOL MENU If interested please apply in person: US Golf Cars, Inc. 9670 Cherry Valley Ave., SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-6991 I < Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES Health & Wellness Center Manager: Pennock has a full-time immediate opening in the Health & Wellness Center. A bachelor or masters degree in exercise physiology or related field, and previous work experience in a fitness/wellness facility or health club isI required. Experience in worksite/corporate wellness programs and certifications to perform personal training and group exercise instruc­ tion is highly desirable. Must be a team player and work well with staff members. Outstanding customer service, organizational and multi-tasking skills and abilities is essential. Requires a flexible work schedule. Send resume to hrasst@pennoMealth,coni or Pennock Health Services, 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth .com Pennock Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for eligible positions. See our website for complete job opportunities. i § AUTO BODY Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Salisbury steak w/roll, mashed potatoes w/gravy. Hot dog on a bun, broccoli, apple crisp. Thursday, Jan. 19 with Boscos sauce. Chicken patty on a bun, car­ rot sticks w/ranch, pears. we meet by accident. Friday, Jan. 20 No School. ■* Monday, Jan. 23 your full service auto body repair shop. Chicken nuggets, Smiles potatoes, dinner roll. Hot Pocket, mixed veggies, mixed fruit. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa Tuesday, Jan. 24 s Foot long hot dog on a bun. Burrito w/cheese, mixed veg­ gies, pineapple. IF YOU’RE (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06623956 Save Thousands NOT AT YOUR Owner Contracted 4 Home Construction Loans LUST JOB, YOUR 401(E) SHOULDN’T BE EITHER. 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The driver of the tanker truck, whose name was not released, sustained only minor injuries,a Preliminary investigation indicates Jordan was traveling west on Cobb Lake Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersectiion with Payne Lake Road and was struck by the tanker. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, which occurred at approximately 8:33 a.m. The driver of the tanker was wear­ ing a seat belt, but troopers said Jordan was not. Her air bags did deploy. Major Golf Car Distributor seeks qualified individual to fill the entry level position of A/R, A/P & General Office clerk. Job requires a self-motivated individual with high work standards and good phone skills who enjoys working with the public in a team orient­ ed environment. Variety of general office duties as well as A/R and A/P. Computer experience a must! MS Word and Excel. Service environment back ground helpful. 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Students from Lee and the •!• Thomapple Kellogg Middle School presented the board nt Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education were honored Pennock SERVICES HEALTH Health & Wellness Center Manager: Pennock has a full-time immediate opening in the Health & Wellness Center. A bachelor or masters degree in exercise physiology or related field, and previous work experience in a fitness/wellness facility or health club is required. Experience in worksite/corporate wellness programs and certifications to perform personal training and group exercise instruc­ tion is highly desirable. Must be a team player and work well with staff members. Outstanding customer service, organizational and multi-tasking skills and abilities is essential. Requires a flexible work schedule. Send resume to hrasst QpennoMiealth.cQm or Pennock Health Services, 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, or apply on-line at • np/inripKhpri/fh Pennock Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for eligible positions. Sec our website for complete job opportunities. members with small gifts in honor of school board appre­ ciation month. This year gifts were col­ laborative efforts and touched on what makes the district an exciting place to teach and learn. Lee students read an alphabet book they created. «• Middle school students cre­ ated journals and magnets with the help of high school art students. Art students also decorated the bags. The Thomapple Kellogg Education Association also presented gifts to board members. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in room 1616 at the middle school. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Village of Middleville Local Development Finance Authority’s Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan in accordance with the Michigan Local Development Financing Act (Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986. as amend­ ed). The hearing will be held on February 14th. 2006. at 7:00 p.m., local time, at the Village Hall locat­ ed at 1 •II East Main Street, within the Village. The existing boundaries of the Authority’s District are described as follows by map and general property description: VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE r * *• HP. r .r p -• I I. •> Ife.u- ..-1 >• v-M ’ 3 •*! K •» 51 ’ • VI * Wl * •I Ji I J BLJ. 5 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Mr** • LEGEND — VILLA I W ’ BOUNDARY ■■ 12 - INDUSTRIAL it - industrial *- - I ■"S? T tn* © WADE-TRIM A. The existing Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan and Amendment No. 1 to the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan are available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. All aspects of Amendment No. 1, the Development Plan and the Tax Increment Financing Plan, and any other information that the Village Council deems appropriate, are open for discussion at the publie hearing. At the hearing, citizens, taxpayers and property owners may be heard with regard to Amendment No. 1 to the Development Plan and the Tax Increment Financing Plan. Written comments concerning Amendment No. 1 may be submitted to the Village office, located at 100 East Main Street. Middleville, Michigan, up to the time of the public hearing. Authorized by the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 20th day of December, 2005. Dated: December 21, 2005 MARY JEAN HAVENAAR, CLERK VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 08824497 Staff Writer Resident Dan Parker took his seat on the V illage of Middleville Council on Tuesday. Jan. 10. He was selected to replace William NesbitL His first meeting included a presentation by engineer­ ing firm Williams and Works on an amendment to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund application on the plan for the project. The amendment includes moving the new water tower so that future expansion of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School can take place. I fourth Tuesdays of the month. The only changes arc that the first August meeting will be on Wednesday. Aug. 9. to accommodate the primary elections and the only meeting in December will be on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Village Manager Ron Howell reported that the Grand N alley Metro Council is purchasing a Pavement Management System which will eventually be able to help the village determine which roads need paving first. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be al 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Dan Parker The council set meeting dates on the second and I# '.A X, & II ,v' $ A* •’ Community Development Committee meets Jan. 24 Barry The County Chamber of Commerce will host the first Middleville Community Development Committee Tuesday, Jan. 24. in the meeting room of the Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) building. Ann Ulberg of Chemical Bank will chair the meeting. The committee hopes to «• its own focus center develop on the Middleville area. Some of the areas which the committee will consider are making the area more attractive to new businesses, how to promote the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD JANUARY 09, 2006 . CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, Harrison, Kelley. Absent: Eavey, Schad. Others present: Geoff Moffat (Planner), Randy Eaton (TTES Deputy Chief), 4 others. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from December 08, 12, 15 and 20, 2005 approved as amended. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling $31,126.97 approved on motion1 by Vlietstra and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). TREASURER’S REPORT Accepted report. COUNTY REPORT - Noted receipt of minutes from arry -n County Board of Commissioners. PLANNING AND ZONING •H Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. EMERGENCY SERVICES •H on current activity. Update Approved promotion of Steve Funk to Sergeant on motion by Harrison and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved purchase of one hel­ met and twelve fronts at a cost of $563.40 on motion by Kelley and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Agreed to write-off charges for Call #05-1156 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). BUSINESS - Approved Policy for Unauthorized Release of Township Information on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall dur­ ing regular business hours. 11 06624681 Middleville business com­ munity to the public and how can business owners work together to improve the busi­ ness climate in Middleville. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer invites anyone to attend. People do not have to be chamber members to attend. Anyone who cannot attend or who would like more information can call DeBoer at 945-2454. The meeting is at 2 p.m Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the training room at the TTES building, at 128 High St. in Middleville. Please park only in the top parking area. I tl I $ CALEDONIA •- - TOWNS! II’ I VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes January 9, 2006 Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 p.m. by President, Williamson. Present: Hahn, Maviglia, Williamson, Peabody, •imiy. Erskine, Mulvihill, Bierlein, Harrison & Ayers. Absent: Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: motion to approve by Bierlein, supported by Maviglia. All yeas, motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): none. of Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Maviglia, supported by Bierlein. All yeas, motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Written Correspondence: Engineers Report: Paul Galdes briefed us on Glen Valley #6-he is waiting for time sched­ ule. Township Liaison Report: President Williamson reviewed the Bid opening at the Township Meeting. Planning Commission: Reviewed minutes and action taken at the last meeting. Paul Galdes discussed the pros & cons of detention ponds •II in new developments, Committee Reports: Village Manager s Report: Ayers informed the Council that she will attend the MML Legislative Conference in Lans'n9 on Wednesday, March •II 22, 2006, but thought someone else might want to go on Tuesday. Gave Council an •It update on the Landman case. President’s Report: Old Business: . 1. Chuck Block and. Paul Galdes, from Fleis & VandenBrink, gave a pres­ entation to the council for them to do a Needs Analysis for Digital Record Management for a maxi­ mum cost of $450.00. Motion to approve by Hahn, supported by Bierlein. All yeas, motion carried. New Business: Public comment: none. Council Comments: Maviglia left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Meeting Adjourned at 7:52 Motion by Williamson, supported by Bierlein. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, 06624503 Sandra Ayers, Clerk •]•!•< CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES A regular meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. fl TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the January 4, •II 2006 Meeting. •!• B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. E. Building Department Report. F. F.O.I.A. Report. G. Utilities Report. H. Fire Department Report. I. Public Safety Committee •II. Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Closed Session ■ To discuss privileged and confidential letter from legal council, dated September 1, 2005 •Il (regarding possible sale of Township property). B. Motion - Regarding sale of Township building & proper­ ty located at 230 Maple Street 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Presentation - By ’Porter Hills Retirement Commun­ ities and Services’ regard­ ing the Pay in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. B. Presentation - By the ‘Kent County Parks Department’ regarding park property in the Township. C. Motion - Regarding pro­ posed purchase of new computer systems for the Township Receptionist and the Utilities Department. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06624815 I let* •1 i e d Mi Bari »M’< tamii witaM I I a N ■ �•!• The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006/ Page 11 Caledonia Council has lengthy discussion on retention ponds the sale of the 230 Maple St. site is on the agenda for the Staff Writer Caledonia Village Council Township Board meeting.) Dan village Erskine, members last week had an extensive discussion of trustee, asked Paul Galdes, detention ponds and alterna­ township engineer, Fleis and tives to them, though not for­ Vandenbrink, to explain the for detention mally on the agenda, and a necessity presentation on a needs ponds. His concern centers analysis for digitalizing the on the fact that every new project seems to envision village records. Before the Jan. 9 meeting detention ponds. (Detention began, Village President ponds are designed to catch Scott Williamson remarked, water and drain very quickly. "This will be a quiet meet­ A properly sited and main­ ing. There is nothing con­ tained detention pond only has water in it during a rain­ tentious on the agenda." storm and will drain within His report •It on the bid open­ ing by the Caledonia 24 hours.) "Detention ponds are Township Board Jan. 4 indi­ cated the village was the low becoming the norm," said bidder for the 230 Maple St. Galdes, "because storm sew­ property, site of the old fire ers built 20 or 50 years ago bam. However, the village are inadequate. Development bid, according to him, has is responsible for less ability some intangibles that could to absorb water." He went on appeal to the township, such to explain that the ponds as its proposal to create a grab sediment, filter some park and move the black­ things out, preserve the smith shop to the area near capacity of the storm sewer the historic Barber School system downstream, and into underground and to allow the township to drain place one fire truck in the pipes. According to him, there are hazards with deten­ building. Williamson said the tion ponds: maintenance is Township Board probably up to the property owner, would reach a decision on fencing safety issues, and the which of the three bids to ponds have the potential to accept at its next meeting become "wet ponds." Erskine brought up the Jan. 18. (A motion regarding by Fran Faverman .Vj’’1 .S’X NL JU % * Ife. h. 2**» J'S, ST'A a ' •r* •11 V r» • :W. > imw w t fcETOB I »K( W B-MIK 1 w & •* \ .. Parents and teachers will provide information at conferences this week. The teaching staff at Thornapple Kellogg High School will conduct parent­ teacher conferences from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 19. Parent groups will be on hand as well to explain plans for after-grduation parties. Class of 2006 parents will be accepting payments for this year’s after graduation party. representatives Parent from the after-grduation party organizing committees will also be on hand to recruit volunteers and pro­ vide information. Classes will be in session from 7:40 a.m. until 2:25 p.m. on both days, but there TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan and any other interested persons. *I* ’ ! - i -r; f■ • & ff PLEASE TAKE 1 NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Monday,.January 23.2ftQ6 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to consider construction site variances as follows: 1. Consideration of a variance for John Scholton for a proposed dwelling located at 616 Arhana Crest Drive, Middleville, MI 49333 for a variance from the road right-of-way for a retaining wall and any other applicable variances. 2. Consideration of a variance for Daniel & Joy Herrema for a pro­ posed dwelling located at 12371 Bay View Drive, Wayland, MI 49348 for a variance on the number of stories to be constructed for a residential dwelling. 3. Consideration of a variance for Daniel & Debbie Snyder for a proposed dwelling located at 12508 Park Drive, Wayland, MI 49348 for a variance’from the side yard setbacks. fl l’ St * X. J; $ 2? & <9 fs. * - - II PLEASE TAKE 1 FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall up to and including the date of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to indiindi­ viduals with disabilities upon a five day written notice to the Township Clerk or by calling her at 269-795-9091. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above listed issues. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 Briggs Road, N. Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9091 ___ II and the preservation of really old records." "You can scan in site plans at the time of approval and after construction, note differences," he concluded. "Four hundred fifty dol­ lars is cheap to evaluate the system," observed Williamson. "We should approve it and move for­ ward," he ended. Mulvihill asked, "Does the $450 apply to the costs?" and was told that it did. Karen Hahn, trustee, moved to go ahead with the needs assess- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE II GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Ca// 945-9554 /or more information. 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE o $ 06624524 ment; Jim Bierlein, trustee, supported the motion, and it passed unanimously. Township Clerk-Manager Sandra Ayers reported on the outcome of a court case involving the failure of a landowner to remove assort­ ed objects from his property. The village has received a judgment in its favor; should the owner fail to clean up the property within a specified time, the village can do so and bill the owner. Erskine cautioned, "This has to be monitored." motion to accept the resolution SYNOPSIS and Pullen supported the motion. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Myers, MICHIGAN Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Corson, and Lytle). Nays, None. December 20, 2005 The regular meeting of the Absent, None. Motion Passed. 7. Resolution 05-36 Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at Resolution to accept Sunset 6:00 p.m. by President Myers in Ridge Drive into Village Street the Council Chamber of the system. Reyff made the motion Village Hall. Roll Call Members to accept the resolution and Pullen supported the motion. Roll present: Mr. Myers, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Absent: Mrs. Corson and Mr. Lytle, President Myers opened and Myers). Nays, None. Absent, the Public Hearing on the Budget None. 8. Pullen made a motion to for 2006 •II at 6:05 p.m. At 6:28 p.m. Council Trustee Lytle joined the accept current bills for the Council. Hearing no further com- December 20, 2005 meeting of ments the Public Hearing was $113,979.99. Support was given closed at 6:35 p.m. President by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Myers asked that the synopsis of Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. •II meeting the November 22, 2005 2005 Audit Services 9. be read for the public. The min­ utes of the November 22, 2005 Contract with Siegfried Crandall presented was for meeting were presented. Lytle PC noted that under item 6 the word $14,000.00. Corson made a Partial should be removed. motion to accept the contract and Pullen made the motion to accept not to exceed the expenditure of the minutes as corrected. Lytle $14,000. Support for the motion supported the motion. Voice was given "by Van Noord. Voice Vote: Ayes all. Nays: None. Vote: ayes All, Nays None. will be no school on Friday, Absent: One (Corson) Motion Absent: None. Motion Passed. 10. Reyff made a motion to * Jan. 20, for a teacher in-serv­ Passed. allow the Township use of the ACTIONS TAKEN: ice day. Village Hall as Precinct No. 3 in 1. The agenda was presented Teachers who cannot by President Myers. Reyff made Township and School elections attend the scheduled parent­ the motion to accept the agenda with support given by Pullen, teacher conferences will and support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes, Five (Reyff, Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: Lytle, Myers, Pullen and Van leave a sign-up sheet for par­ Noord), Nays, One (Corson). None. Absent: One (Corson). ents at the table with their Absent: None. Motion Passed. Motion Passed. name on it in either the old 11. Williams and Works are 2. Jody Pratt requested per­ gym or the cafeteria. Tables mission to use electricity for the requesting to give an informa­ are arrange alphabetically. Living Christmas Tree in the tional presentation to the public Subscribe to the Sesquicentennial Park. Van on the Drinking Water Revolving Parents who cannot attend Loan Fund application changes Noord made a motion to allow during the scheduled confer­ at 6:30 p.m. on January 10, Hastings Banner. the group to use electricity on ence times can call the high evening of December 22, 2005 2006. Lytle made a motion to school office at 269-795and Reyff supported the motion. allow the informational presenta­ 3394 to arrange a more con­ Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: tion and Reyff supported the None. Absent: One (Corson). motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, venient appointment. Motion Passed. At 6:53 p.m., Nays None. Absent: None. Council Trustee Corson joined Motion Passed, 12. Inspection of the Storm the other Council members. drain for Cherry Valley Plumbing 3. Resolution #05-26 Resolution for Accept Arlington new building on Broadway has Ct. into Major Street System. been completed by staff. Lytle Village Trustee Lytle made a made a motion to pay Cherry motion to accept the resolution. Valley Plumbing $2,000.00 and support for the motion was given Van Noord supported the motion. * ^chig^ Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Van by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, The Middleville Village Council meets regularly on the second and Motion Passed. Pullen and Reyff). Nays, None. fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 13. Reyff made a motion to Absent, None. Motion Passed. except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open authorize the addition of and 4. Resolution #05-33 Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2006 are on the following dates: Resolution to set a public hearing publication of the vacancy for two July 11 & 25 January 10 & 24 to consider amendment No. 1 to Zoning Board of Appeals alter­ August 9 & 22 February 14 & 28 the Industrial Development Plan nate members. Corson support­ September 12 & 26 March 14 & 28 and Tax increment Financing ed the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes October 10 & 24 April 11 & 25 All, Nays None. Absent: None. Plan submitted by the Village of November 14 & 28 May 9 & 23 Middleville LDFA. Public hearing Motion Passed. December 19 June 13 & 27 14. Reyff made a motion to will be set for 7 p.m. on January The Middleville Planning Commission meets regularly on the first 10, 2005. Reyff made the motion accept Dan Parker for the vacant Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the Council Chambers, except as may to accept the resolution and trustee position created by the otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings Pullen supported the motion. Roll resignation of Nesbitt and sup­ scheduled for 2006 are on the following dates: | Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Corson, port was given by Lytle. Voice Lytle, Myers, Pullen, Reyff and Vote was unclear. Roll Call Vote: January 3 July 5 Van Noord). Nays, None. Absent, Ayes, Four (Reyff, Lytle, Myers February 7 August 1 and Pullen), Nays, Two, (Corson March 7 September 5 None. Motion Passed. #05-34 and Van Noord). Absent: None. April 4 October 3 5. Resolution May 3 November 8 Resolution to accept Seneca Motion Passed. A motion was made by Corson june 6 December 5 Ridge Subdivision into Village •It The Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals does not have regular scheduled Street Systems. Pullen made the to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 meeting dates but meets as business requires in the Village Offices, Offices. motion to accept the resolution p.m. The motion was supported Notices of all special meetings and meeting changes for each of these and Lytle supported the motion. by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All. bodies will also be posted at the Village Office in accordance with appliappli­ Nays: None. Absent: None. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Lytle, cable laws. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open Myers, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord Motion Passed. session of any of these bodies. Respectfully submitted: and Nays, None. Corson). Proposed and approved meeting minutes of each body, for either regular Mary Jean Havenaar Absent, None. Motion Passed. or special meetings, will be available for public inspection in the Village Village of Middleville Clerk 6. Resolution 05-35 Office during normal business hours in accordance with the Open The complete text of the minutes Resolution to adopt the 2006 Meetings Act?the Freedom of Information Act, and other applicable laws may be read at the 05524515 Budget. Van Noord made the and related Village policies. ____________ _____ Parent-teacher conferences set at TK, parent groups on hand as well I'i i detention pond at the recent­ ly approved Bank One site in the Village of Caledonia Centre mall, saying it is dif­ ficult to understand why a detention pond is being allowed on the tight site. He also reminded the council and Galdes that some years ago a child had to be rescued from drowning in a detention pond. Galdes responded, "On the Bank One site, there is a capacity problem. No more water than is currently being released can come off the site. I suggest looking at an ordinance — it is becoming an issue." observed, Williamson "Take it up at the Planning Commission level." Erskine inquired, Alternatives to ponds?" "Forty to 60-inch diameter pipes underground," answered Galdes. "Incorporate in site plan," suggested Erskine. Galdes suggested, Replace storm sewer with larger pipes." Discussion refocused on the Bank One detention pond and what can happen in detention ponds. Galdes said as sediment accumulates, cattails tend to grow. Victoria Peabody, trustee and member of the Planning Commission, commented, "Cattails have advantages. "True," responded Galdes, "but they don’t grow in muck." Terry Mulvihill, trustee, queried, "Do we have any recourse on maintenance? Galdes again recommended that the village look at an ordinance and the matter was referred by general agree­ ment to the Planning Commission. Chuck Block, also from Fleis and Vandenbrink, appeared to explain and answer questions about their recommendation for a needs assessment for digitalizing the village records. "It is a fast and easy tool to store records... allows existing retrieval, location, and print­ ing," he said. "Most commu­ nities don’t know what they have in records," he contin­ ued. What the program does is to locate items in space so that they can be found geo­ graphically. He noted that his firm has done a digitaliz­ ing program in Plainwell. The software package can be customized and he said that Plainwell had added water and sewer main locations to their package. Williamson asked, "Who is the major beneficiary?" Block answered, "The Department of Public Works. It can be used at the truck level with a laptop. It helps with protecting records ro A *4 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006 — Scots can’ overcome marathon game one loss I' *7 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The tension kept growing and growing as each point of the first volleyball game of the O-K Gold Conference season was played between L___ i J—— Fighting Scot junior Taryn Parker stretches out in front of her team’s bench to dig a South Christian serve during Thursday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 7? Caledonia and South Christian Thursday night at CHS. South Christian built a 1914 lead in the opening game, only to see Caledonia's Leslie Curtis, Taryn Parker, and Kayla Wilson start pounding the ball down and get back into the contest. The Scots eventually tied the game at 20, then pulled ahead 22-20, eventually serving for the game ahead 24-23 but the Sailors pre­ vailed with an outstanding rally. 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The Scots have a tough start to the conference season, facing Wayland next Thursday on the road, Both teams will be looking for their first win in the I league. Hamilton defeated Wayland three games to none last Thursday. In the - - other Gold match last week, TK defeated Hastings three games to none. Following the match at Wayland, the Fighting Scots will be at the Mason Invitational Invitational on Saturday, Hamilton defeated the Fighting Scots two games to none when the two teams met in non-conference action at the Hamilton Quad last Monday. The Hawkeyes spoiled the Scots day with a 25-21, 25-21 victory, after nri-*■«4.1. . -------- -- I -— is* Caledonia sophomore setter Carli Dutcher (4) stretches out to tip the ball over the outstretched arms of a Sailor blocker Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia had topped its first two opponents. Caledonia opened the day by defeating Allegan 25-9, 25-14 and Kalamazoo Christian 25-6, 25-19. 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I Stop in or call... 891-5557 Come and join us at the Essential Bean on Saturday, Jan 21st from 10am - 1pm to say goodbye to Kim Klap, years ago, and who opened the shop then meet the new owner, Stephen Curtis. There will be free brewed coffee and other drink specials! i Longer Mon-Tue Wed-Thur Friday Saturday 6:30 5:30 5:30 7:00 am am am am Hours! - 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm dial ean 0 -A �*4 ' * Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 17, 2006 •Il Scots climb into second in Gold with win over Troians by Brett Bremer up half-court defense. Senior center Isaac Thaler had ten points for the Trojans in the first half and finished the night with ten points. TK guards Ryan . Sisson and Jason Blain each had two points in the first half, and finished the night with ten and 12 respectively. Caledonia led 19-17 at the half, as both teams struggled to score points in the opening quarters. Blain drilled a Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg went inside in the first half and outside in the second, and never could find a good way to score against Caledonia in a 52-38 Fighting Scot victory Friday night. Caledonia held TK under ten points in three of the four quarters using a combination of full-court pressure, some trapping, and some straight three-pointer in front of the Calzone student section early in the third to put the Trojans up 20-19, but Nick VanWerden came right back with a three of his own for Caledonia. The Scots never trailed again. TK started firing up three's in an attempt to stay in the ball game, and it was enough to keep the Trojans close for a while. Sisson hit two and Gar Allison one for TK over the next few min­ utes. For the night, TK was 5of-23 from three point range. Sisson hit just 2-of-10 deep shots. Caledonia looked to close the door with a balanced scoring attack. Logan Weis led the Scots with 11 points, Tyler Corson added ten, Thomas Spitzley and Devan kl - ■ * Ji Jennings had eight points apiece and Alex Johnson six. Corson, Spitzley, and Johnson did a good job of pushing the ball up the court in an attempt to create easy baskets for their team. One of Sisson's two threepointers cut Caledonia's lead to 33-31 with just over a minute remaining in the third quarter, but Johnson scored twice for the Scots before the end of the period and Weis buried a pair of three's to start the fourth quarter and give Caledonia a 12-point lead. TK would only get as close as nine points the rest of the way. Caledonia dominated the glass much of the night, out­ rebounding the Trojans 42 to 22. Jennings led the way with 13 boards, including seven on the offensive end. Thaler did what he could on the glass for TK. pulling down 11 rebounds. Six of Thaler's rebounds came on the offensive end. Caledonia evened its over­ all record at 4-4 with the vic­ tory and is how tied with Byron Center and Wayland for second place in the O-K Trojans have one of three 1-0 records in the 0-K Gold Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings varsity volleyball teams battled through a 25- Byron Center manages just three wins against Trojans A I J r - ■*» • i X X .jp Caledonia s Thomas Spitzley (right) steps up to make things difficult for Thornapple Kellogg’s Jason Blain as he brings the ball up court in the first half of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) After a tight opening O-K Gold Conference match with Caledonia, Thornapple Kellogg's varsity wrestlers could breathe a littler easier last Wednesday as they topped Byron Center 53-10. TK won 11 flights, earning six points at six of them as Tucker Bowerman, Justin Lewis, James Smith, Travis Young, and Dennis Olsen earned pins and the Bulldogs forfeited against Kyle Dalton at 112 pounds. Other winners for TK Wednesday were John Wallace, Scott Brown, Billy Bird, Josh Collier, and Mike Munjoy. The Trojans are tied for the league lead with Hastings. Both teams sport a 2-0 con ference record. Hamilton is 1-1 in the league after last week's loss to Hastings. The Trojans travel to take on the Hawkeyes this Wednesday in the first O-K Gold Conference clash between the old O-K Blue rivals. TK was on a roll heading into the match with Byron Center, having won the Jan. 7 Richmond Invitational. TK was a perfect 5-0 in duals on the day. TK topped Royal Oak Kimball 75-0, Port Huron 57-12, Plymouth Salem 56-23, L'Anse Creuse 74-3, and Richmond 36-28. Dalton, Lewis, Munjoy, and Smith were all undefeat­ ed on the day for the Trojans. Bowerman, Brett Tinker, Mark Brown, Scott Brown, Derrick Brock, and Young were all 4-1 at the tourna­ ment. After Wednesday’s dual with Hamilton, the Trojans will have a week off before visiting Wayland Jan. 25. GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc . OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 HI . fn; ii« ■— ___■ OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 HI i TK’s Jessica Flaska sets herself up nicely for a 20 opening game Thursday night in Hastings to start the O-K Gold Conference sea­ son. Things weren't nearly as close in the second game, and weren't close at all in the third, as the Trojans earned a three games to none victory over the Saxons. TK took the second game 25-16 and then the third 258. • Erica Peschel had a big all around game for TK leading the team with three aces and eight kills. Brandi Sutfin led Hastings in both those cate­ gories, finishing with three kills and one ace. Jayne Kennicott totaled 17 assists from her setter •It sition for TK. The Trojans will be at home for the first time this season on Thursday night when they host Byron Center in conference action. It will be the conference opener for the Bulldogs, who were the odd team out last week, as Hamilton downed Wayland and South Christian topped Caledonia in the Gold. 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The purpose being to share success with the children in the communities that we serve. Contributions to II fund are voluntary with a participation that has been phenomenal. At present rour funding goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan to fund the wisr of children who are suffering from life threatening illnessesTo date we are pieil to say that our contributions have fundeftD wishes! Bl a B B BB B • - ~ SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. • 891-8620 1 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/716/SunandNews_2006-01-24.pdf e09d2831a27d1f963f974b0084816477 PDF Text Text �< ^RARY E? CHURCH ST , Public Library Hastings N Church St 121 WI4905B-1&41 Hastings STi I News I JI J ••J Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas I 4 .oW ■ IV ncoH tagiri xrno’l vlqgf/ suorfl nil qoo/l n^.cta rjzuo vrmo'1 nn/J mCI Tirnoj ion i £ □ JI fnobi iH penH » o?.b> qeoU notai nnfilq nfl brad 920 rtT ns (lose OA .9161 io sritiid M niveX 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 4/January 24, 2006 Caledonia Township accepts village bid for old fire station by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board voted 4-1 Wednesday night to accept the Village of Caledonia’s offer to buy the former fire station at 230 Maple St. for $200,000, even though it was not the highest price. Board member Don Koopmans was absent for health reasons; the other absence is the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Township Clerk Lynn DeMann. During the initial public comment period, Kris Apol, a member of the Caledonia Historic Commission (a pub­ lic body created through an ordinance passed by the "I have fought for the school. Move it to the Kinsey triangle and make it a park." - Elizabeth Finkbeiner, member of the Caledonia Historical Society Township Board), and Elizabeth Finkbeiner, mem­ Caledonia ber of the Historical Society (a private group of persons interested in Caledonia history), both rose to urge that the Barber School be included when considering the bids. Finkbeiner said, "I have fought for the school. Move it to the Kinsey triangle and make it a park.” Victoria Peabody, a mem­ ber of the Village Council, observed. ’’The school has been moved four times. Each time it has suffered. 230 Maple Street started as a Kent County Road Commission building, then a fire station. I want it to remain a public building owned by the village." Staff Writer The Irving Township Board held a discussion Wednesday evening, Jan. 11, on ways to get more res­ idents to attend meetings. ill Dipp from the Freeport District Library also attended the meeting to keep board members informed obout activities planned at the library. Board members also heard from the Freeport. BIRCH fire departments * s The historic Barber School’s future is once again being considered. Winterfest to be held regardless of weather by Patricia Johns I Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winterfest Committee has stared into the weather magic ball and declared, “Whatever the weather. Winterfest will Dane O. Carver from Freeport, who was killed in Iraq in December. The board will be meet­ ing on Monday, Feb. 6, to hold a workshop on the budget for the next fiscal year. The next Irving Township Board meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8, beginning at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 8, the meeting will begin at 6:30 with a hearing on the budget, followed by the reg­ ular meeting. % by Amy Jo Parish J 7 * Feb. 7. In Hastings, the terms of .- * Board Vice President Michael Hubert and Trustee . Terry McKinney are expir-A! McKinney has Y'l ing. announced that he will be running for re-election while Z/it Hubert has decided not to seek another term. *• * In Maple Valley, two trustee positions will be open with both Mark Shoemaker and Andrea Montgomery's ■ terms on the board expiring. According to the superinten­ dent's office, both board members have picked up < petitions. Secretary Kim Selleck and Trustee David Smith will be A F seeking another term with the Thornapple Kellogg School Board of Education. Both have served for 12 years on the board in various These triplet calves born at Cherry Valley Dairy on January 17 weigh 75 pounds positions. each and may need to be bottle fed. They are. all. heifers and this type of birth is very . „ .................. _ . . , . Vice President Vince rare..According to the dairy at the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners triplet Pennington and President births occur once every 10,000 births. They are being watched over carefully by jc)e| pepper’s spots on the Board Kevin Masselink. Lakewood of •-A •* < ** < - - * P '* ■ • ■ *• • * ” ■• •• U» return Saturday, Feb. 18, snow or no snow, ice or no ice.” Committee members met last Monday and began preparing contingency plans for a “Polar Splash” instead of a “Polar Dip” and contin­ ued to plan other events for the celebration, which is returning thsi winter after a three-year hiatus. See Winterfest, pg. 2 I Seven area school board seats to be up for election on May 2 Staff Writer With seven, four-year terms expiring this year, community members will have the opportunity to vie for positions on five local UK school boards in the annual elections Tuesday, May 2. Petitions for the open positions must be returned to I I the Barry County Clerk's J Office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, • i M ■- The show must go on: residents to more meetings and Thornapple Township Emergency Services on activity in December and for 2005. Treasurer Lynette Wingeier announced that taxes are due Feb. 14 and that she will be at the town­ ship hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. Taxes can also be left in the drop box at the township hall. The Jan. 11 session opened on a somber note with a moment of silence in memory of E-4 Specialist r See bid accepted, pg. 2 Irving discusses how to get by Patricia Johns < - * * ‘ Education will be open for election. Pepper resigned last year due to personal reasons and Pennington took over his role as president. A one-year term has been left open by Pepper’s resignation and will be filled in the coming elec­ tion. Pennington’s full fouryear term also will be put to the voters this election. Only one term will expire for the Delton School Board this year. Secretary Elizabeth Matteson’s spot will be open for election, though she has indicated she does plan to seek another term. Clerk Barry County Debbie Smith said candi­ dates in the Maple Valley district must collect a mini­ mum of six signatures while those in the other four dis­ tricts must collect a mini- mum of 40. Potential candidates also have the option of paying a nonrefundable filing fee of $100 in place of signatures. Should a candidate decide not to run for one of the posi­ tions, he or she will have three days from the date of filing the petitions to with­ draw. Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 2, and elected candidates will begin their terms on July I. 2006. The four-year terms will end on June 30, 2010, and the oneyear term in Lakewood will end June 30, 2007. Monday, April 3, is the last day for voter registration for this election. Absentee ballots are avail­ able through the local town­ offices ship through Wednesday, April 12. w * - • < I Triplet heifers born at Cherry Valley In This Issue • Caledonia Twp. clerk selection timetable tight • Thornapple-Coldwater Rivers purchase for park approved • Proposed Moe Road development lures crowd to Thornapple meeting • Porter Hills makes pitch for affordable housing * j i i I* �4 Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006 Bid, continued from page 1 another Representing viewpoint were Kim Quist, chairperson of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and Bill Thornton, a retired fire chief and mem­ ber of the PSAC. Quist emphasized that she was speaking as a realtor when she urged: "Take into consideration the difference between prices. The Barber School could be put next to •It the library." •' Think Thornton said. about the future. Keep in mind the PSAC’s needs for •I more personnel. (His remark refers to the recommendation made by the committee for the addi­ tion of another full-time employee to the fire depart­ ment and the addition of a third police shift; the recom­ mendation was turned down when the board built the 2006 fiscal year budget.) Before opening the board discussion, Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison briefly reviewed the bidding process, saying, "Three bids were received. I support the village proposal. It offers the opportunity to keep the Barber School where it is, increases park land, would allow fire equipment to be located in the building, and the cash offer covers the financial assumptions made on the new fire station." With that, he opened the board discussion. nt First to speak was Richard * Robertson, treasurer, who said, ’’I'm caught between options, that is, between • * what is personally preferable a < J to me and what is ethically right." J: 1’ J / J There are two issues. The • t first is money. The ' fl A Caledonia Feed Elevator bid • is $262,000 If you look at i?7’ Ki the numbers, the board has TV ai t AI 1! always taken the position •It I \\ lItA/5 V •, that the funds were to go to ■? ■e.: I i/ the public safety fund (emer­ W• ks s l I*V 4 gency services). The accept­ 53; 5 r ance of the village bid means J $60,000 goes to the village / 11 /. 11i// jj for a park," he continued. >/J "It is ethically inappropri­ t, X.' <* \ I i ate to allow the adding of » c value to a bid. The village’s » original bid did not include a • 4 1V*•rf• X < —- z ~ — Til — V ** "* -park. The building has been -X v* ■ —— I k 3 & for sale for a year. The vil­ 4 ■ lage had said that it was not ■ -t* interested." he observed. M 41 "The integrity of the bid- [ gZjsrj-1' ! I ding process is my concern. I t c I i **•*•»- — I am in favor of the CFE bid," ■ v r* he concluded. Harrison said, "The board =a> -A' ~ «, 1 is not required to put the money back into public safe­ The Barber School pictured during a previous move, ty. The building was pur­ The school has been moved four times. i chased with general fund (GF) dollars. The position is know the cost of property to maximize our payback to the that the money can go to put it on? Or depreciation on public safety fund?" GF." Larry Stauffer, trustee, Barber from impact of mov­ Robertson interjected, ing?” commented, "We're not "The appreciation on the Harrison replied, We required by law or statute to building goes to the owner of don’t know, fl accept any bids. I think I the building, which is emer­ Bujak continued, Two would like the village to gency services." hundred thousand came from have it. The ethical side is Walter Bujak, trustee, the general fund. Move the the village had the first right asked, "Do we know the cost proceeds to public safety." of refusal. If it goes to someof moving Barber? Do we Harrison asked, "Do we body else, it will never be a I r- 9 J i ■/n Pi' i X • • 3 American Legion Post #305 M37 at Caledonia License #M33251 • Entry Fee $60 / • First Place $500 • Pays Top Ten Places • Losers Bracket: Approximately 35% payout F.4 Registration: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Game: 5:00pm Entry Fee Includes Food CashI Bar Only 104 Entries Pre-register Any Time At Caledonia American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M3 7 at Caledonia) 06623351 A i .— The fun will begins Friday night with a Mardi Gras night for adults at O'Neill's Pub and Restaurant. Staff at the restaurant are busy planning costume contests and other fun events for the evening. Saturday morning will begin with a pancake break­ fast at the Orangeville Fire Station. In additon, the St. Francis church will bring baked goods to the breakfast to sell. Then the fun moves to the parking lot near the Allegan County Park with opening ceremonies with the Gun Lake Band of Potawatami Indians, an ice carving demonstration sponsored by the Bay Pointe Inn. and Edward Elsner from the Stop ini to see our expanded wedding and speaaI eventsk products, 1 1 China, silverware, linens, glasses, coffeemakers and candelabras. Everything for the big day for rent L JUlXIAJJ ■ STATION ■ equipment. I .t Keep the advice." ! jl. 1^ I0Ip‘. Sediment pollution case resolved H with developers in Kent County U i ■ The Department of Brothers was hired as the Environmental Quality has general contracting firm in finalized a settlement agree- charge of construction at the ment with Waterfall site. The violations occurred Shoppes, LLC, and Visser from July 2004 through June Brothers Inc. of Middleville 2005 when sediment accu­ for sediment discharges to mulated downstream from the waters of the state at the the construction site and was Waterfall Shoppes develop- deposited as a result of con­ ment sjte located in Cascade struction activities conducted Township. by Visser Brothers. Sediment accumulation As part of the settlement. Waterfall Shoppes and measuring 12 inches in depth Visser Brothers agreed to flushed into the Patterson ,pay a $95,000 civil fine to Drain, which feeds into Jhe State of Michigan, in Plaster Creek and ultimately addition to partial reimburse­ empties into the Grand ment for the costs of investi­ River. Visser Brothers has removed the sediment and gation and enforcement. "Construction projects stabilized the site. Delton Public Library telling keep Michigan moving forSediment deposits can habi­ lit stories. ward, but we must make sure destroy stream-bottom At about 1:30 p.m., hardy they are not putting our envi- tats for insects and other souls will be invited to test ronment at risk at the same creatures, adversely affecting their mettle by jumping or time, said DEQ Director food supplies for fish and splashing in to Gun Lake. Steven E. Chester. "The wildlife higher up the food Application forms are avail- DEQ is committed to work­ chain. Sediment also inter­ able at local businesses or ing with developers to ensure feres with wetland functions through the Barry County they are properly implement­ and may contribute to flood­ chamber of Commerce in ing and maintaining soil ero­ ing in some areas. Hastings. The cost is $10 in sion and sedimentation conadvance by Feb. 10 or and trol measures." late registrations cost $15. Waterfall Shoppes is a Then the always popular development company and Swimsuit Fashion Show, put landowner of the propertyon by the Sea Shanty, will involved where Visser help get everyone thinking about summer. Earlier in the day there will be a hike from the out­ door recreation center and it Car insurance with will be free fishing weekend at the Yankee Springs Recreation area. Park person­ nel also will be on hand to No extra charge. answer questions at the wanning -------- e hut at the outdoor recreation center. At State Farm’ you get a competitive rate and an agent dedicated to helping you get the coverage that’s right for you Winterfest will ends and the discounts you deserve. Nobody takes care of you like Saturday night at the Bay State Farm. Contact me. I’ll prove it. Pointe Restaurant with the Rock ’n Roll Trivia Contest. Local teams will compete STATE FARM beginning at 6 p.m. For r>. bilu 8 details about forming or k bringing a team, call David Young at 945-9554. INSURANCE ® Doors open at 5 p.m. at Bay Pointe and the cost is Lor Lefanty, Agent, LUTC $10 per person to watch and 403 W Main Street $20 per person to compete Middleville. Ml 49333 for prizes, highlighted by free Bus: 269-795-7925 lon.lefanty.bOnr^statefarm.com stays at the Bay Pointe Inn. Seating is limited. Tickets to this event are available al JLIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE' Ad Graphics in Hasting or at Providing Insurance and Financial Services the Bay Pointe Inn, Gun Slate Fant) Mutual Autcm.tile fnsuance Company • State Farm hferrut/ Company Lake. d I 'few Ijrf BsrirS® it jniElft HRlBXli Winterfest, continued from page 1 The marriage is for keeps. The silverware goes back tomorrow. Rent the I complied with, permits the property to go back to the seller. Harrison said he felt a reversion clause would com­ plicate the transaction. Robertson rejoined the discussion, saying, "The dis­ cussion keeps returning4 to the park. That was not part of the bid. I will not support the motion, but if it passes, I will be pleased." The motion passed, 4-1 with Robertson dissenting. During the final public comment period, period. Ron Meeson, a Caledonia resi­ dent, said, "It's easy to understand why people avoid public life. I find myself frustrated. The bid­ ding process — I'm speech­ less — I'm breathless." - r.i ■ GRAND / ■ * Texas Hold’em Tournament Saturday, January 28, 2006 - . park." suggested. Harrison "Consider the impact beyond the balance sheet — a quali­ ty’ of life issue. Do we have an obligation to maximize our investment? We hear that all the time: ‘I need w ater and sewer to maximize my investment.’" He then moved the board accept the village’s bid of $200,000 in cash for 230 Maple St. Stauffer supported the motion. Entering w- the discussion on the Richard motion. Snoeyink, trustee, asked. "Could we put in a reversion clause?" (A reversion clause allows the setting of condi­ tions, which if accepted by the other party or parties to a contract of sale and then not 575 Tanner Lake Road Hastings 948-9891 emiKiit '.I' bl « NC Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads w l-BUgu COUPON 'lit I r- "l- PERSONAL SERVICE. 5^38 ifeI )io/ Urv P04020 1 05/D5 1110/ A 'v/oQ V Bloomington. I • sWetarmcom* %l 06625151 fh 1 1. % �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 3 Caledonia Twn. clerk Si5 w selection timetable tight N'S NL’ii Si? $ \\ X ‘S ’0 K ll. The Thornapple Kellogg High School cast of Oklahoma! have begun rehearsals for the March 9, 10 and 11. ‘Oklahoma!’ selected as TK’s musical *2 T a. !*• Sis •i. .* “*4 SS * ’/,WU01 - LT-? * * i I) ta i » Dm, iW fa ■ ™ rap ig tt’i Im tab] ::~K£ fe (fa •a h a tawfr Sifai (0: i JiiZr M KjEStfl? ts iv ® al t M sjn'ts Mil Staff Writer The music by Richard Rodgers is as quintessentially American as the “wild west” and the lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II reveal a sun drenched America with sin­ ister shadows. Oklahoma! comes to the Thornapple v Kellogg High School stage March 9, 10 and 11. The 54 students in the cast have begun what will become hours of work under the direction of Ray and Tricia Rickert. Based on Green Grow the Lilacs, a stage play by Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma! brought together for the first time composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist/librettist Oscar Hammerstein IL The duo would go on to write nine Broadway musicals togeth­ er, but Oklahoma! changed the musical forever. 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Lovely towering trees on quiet cul-de-sac ’ Close to Gun Lake and Golf Course * Perked and surveyed * Middleville Schools. Call Deb Erway @ 269795-3305 or 269-623-8357..................... 1.09 acres $29,900 or 1.95 acres $37,900 All Haircolor & Highlights dt grounds. Intangibles don't come through on paper. I would be willing to interview the ten top candidates on the short list.” He suggested that the board needed to decide to proceed with the process. After some discussion, it was decided to use scripted questions to aid the process, that all the candidates should be asked the same questions, and that other applicants should not be present when an applicant is being inter­ viewed. The interviews will last 15 to 20 minutes each. In contrast to most town­ ship board meetings, where periods of public comment are allowed throughout the agenda and at the beginning and end of the meeting, pub­ lic comment will be limited solely to the beginning of the meeting before the inter­ views occur. According to David Zylstra, township manager planner, and approximately nine candi­ dates will be interviewed. Richard Snoeyink, trustee, asked, “Can we post the can­ didates' names on the web­ site?” At press time it does not appear that the names of the candidates are available on the township's website. www.caledoniatownship.org | 945-SHOW (ja®S»r Welton. Helping fill the stage with dance and music are Nick Karelse, Hillary Welton, Renee Kimbrall, Minika Weston, Quinn Konarska, Kate Wilson, Jane Linsea, Kayla Zahl, Stephanie Lukas, Gina and Mancuso Nate Marklevitz. The chorus will become several ensembles during the show including dream singers, dream figures, out=4 1 rage girls and dancing girls. This year’s show is directed by Ray and Tricia Rickert. Information on ticket orders will be available on the Thornapple Kellogg website at in www.tk.kl2.mi.us February. • REALTORS’* HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. Kassie Sovern as Aunt Eller. Playing against type are Jake Lenartz as the threatening Jud and Jordan Petersen as the oily snake oil salesman Ali Hakim. The cast includes a cho­ rus of men and women. In the chorus this year are Stephanie Ahern, Miki Moore, Melissa Beard, Jason Morley, Brittney Benjamin, Matt Morley, Chris Biggs, Anne Nesbitt, Robbi Blain, Chelsea Niblock, Kaleigh Borrink, Olivia Nieder, Whitnee Bosworth, Ben Niemchick, Sara Whitley Bremer, Pappas, Leanne Crisher and Justin Petersen. Also in the cast are Kara Delille, Kasey Reeves, Kristen Chyna Dodge, Schmidt, Katie Edwards, Brooke Schnittker, Chelsea Funk, Kyle Selleck, Elena Gormley, Kyla Sisson, Ashlee Gross, Cody Timm, Jamie Rochelle Hyde, Deidre Vandongen, Grace Humbarger and de Mille) which revealed the main characters' hidden fears and desires. Who will win the heart of Laurey Williams? Will it be the fresh faced Curly McClain or the darkly threatening*4 Jud Fry? How will the community of “cowmen and ranchers” react? Oklahoma! opened at the St. James Theatre on March 31, 1943, and ran for 2,212 performances. The original cast featured Joan Roberts as Laurey Williams, Alfred Drake as Curly McLain and Howard Da Silva as Jud Fry. The 1955 film version featured Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents in the major roles are Michelle Nesbitt as Laurey, Jordan Chavis as Curley, Josh Foote as Will and Melissa Olsen as Ado Annie, as his girl who “jest cain’t say no.” Providing the glue that holds the story together is by Patricia Johns by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer new Caledonia A Township clerk must be cho­ sen by Feb. 14, or that person will be chosen by the Kent of County Board Commissioners. Township Caledonia Supervisor Bryan Harrison night last Wednesday reminded his fellow board members of the requirements of the state statutes, which require a new clerk to be selected within 45 days of the vacancy occurring in the Lynn office. DeMann resigned as clerk effective Dec. 31 and the clock began running Jan. 1,2006. A special board meeting »!• will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the township/village hall to interview candidates. Contrary to what was reported in last week's Sun & News, no decision has yet been made by the board on the finalists. 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Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ................ $39,900 Mary 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE Ml • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 3:30 MONDAY TIIRL FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 ■ ■ �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Sendng a Living Jjord Morning Wbnhip......................................... 9:30 a.m. Feik/wship Time .......................................... 10 35 a m. Sunday School............................................... 10:50 a m. Evening Praise ....................................6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY; Faith Weaver Friends . . 6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 6H(h Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles faughtsiefe... C 0 U M III I 1 Y CHURCH a place to belong ..a place to become (Contemporary, Casual, Non-denominational) Sunday Morning Worship................. 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Michael Stowell. Lead Pastor Boh Wotlam. Assistant Pastor Joe Cipcic, Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightslde org CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world " FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder. Senior Pavtor Tim A. Vine, AnL Pastor/'Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Musk Minister Sunday School......................................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service.... 11OO a.m Sunday Evening Service................. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . .. .... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clute........................... .... 6:45 p.m Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a m. Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 Sunday Worship ............................... 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Jack Dejong, Pastor of Worship & Adult Ed. JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue al Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) January 29: 4th Sunday of Epiphany Mark 1:21-28; Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org \ ♦ Ch erryVXlley R R E SB Y TERI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you ’re at. OUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9: II a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 269 795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ............. 111 ... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .. . .. .10:45 a.m. Evening Worship............................................. 6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Pullman • Church Office: 868-039! www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....... Sunday School for All Ages .... Pioneer Club Wednesdays .... ....... 10:30 a.m. ........ 9:15 a.m. ....... 6:30 p.m. Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.. S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 Re-energizing Your Life Re-Filling Your Body 9:30a, 11:00a $ernn& scf www.CornerChurch.org btm_ 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Service Times: ...9:45 a.m. Sunday School.......... Morning Worship.... ••*••••••••••••••••••••••• . 11:00 a.m. ...6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ... Youth Group:............. ............... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL IMM.MATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street, Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 (616) 698-0749 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' i Make iSunday the best day ofyour week I* -fit'J01 Sunday Services ■830am • Traditional 11 00am • Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nurtery available during service* 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Confessions: 30 minutes Ixrfore Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass www.stpaulcaledonia.org * >N ew Life ^^^^C KRISTI AN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade. Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor A Place For YOU! * i Office 616-891-8688 Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH -r 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) I r f urrently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville -111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service t'.’te Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddlevjlle.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFARER COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary •If HI 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee Redeemer Covenant Church “The Family of God for AU People Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am Pastor Pau! M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, 616-698-8001 Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 Wednesday Senice; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http.//www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatl Sunday Mass... 3»30 p-m. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED SLNDAl SERVICE TIMES 9:15 AM. Morning Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Peace Church CurrenHymeetin? at Duncan lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Nmry wM/e throughout fveryone // u/ekane Office: (616) 891-7910 '*'* fl Living Hope Assembly of God for 'Kids' of all apes 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Pastor: Clint Cozier Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Connection Kiub lfi«^ RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Loving God. Loving People & 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto .c« Middleville Wesleyan Church J GCttne ^etfjohist (Ojurd) Lakeside n An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! KI ■■^^1 .!*s . Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org Mi •Htj Whitneyville ’ Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody UHL is somebody...and Jesus is Lord aS K? •• Sunday School.................................................... 9:30am. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ................................6:00 p.m. Family Supper .............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group......................................... 6:30p.m. Caledonia I Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ............... .7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org o657»6o :: l.'OCI lifts ( % �I The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 5 TK students’ art on display in area Several Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School students have taken partin the Michigan Art Education Association show and contest and their work is on display at the Battle Creek Central High School gallery through Jan. 27. The gallery is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with a reception Friday, Jan. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Work by Kyla Sisson, Chelsea Smith, Jordan Hiarand Justin Dubois, Michelle Graham was cho­ sen to go on from the MAEA regional show to the state competition. Other students participat­ ing in the Battle Creek show are Heather Hawkins, Elena Gormley and Brandon Scheck. Work by TK students also I I ’UI • •h ' : =V ITI t I Si' flL.fi.. ' Oft J)] I WtUf. ’Snieu ’ *s‘re engagements LS.- I * 'aJXDL —J tadsf_I t jriiltarit lu In % ■ t - f ! '> ^1 58 - * 1 ■5 I c ts 1 i" J •w -■* * T* f■ - -wr a I I Cal El kids go multicultural (1 Eavey-Oleson Dr. and Mrs. Alan Eavey of Hastings, along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oleson of Nashville, proudly announce the engagement of their children. Lisa Marie Eavey and Joshua Thomas Oleson. The couple became engaged in Pentwater, on July 4, 2005. After graduating from Lakewood in 2000, Lisa went on to Michigan State University and graduated in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Child Development. She is currently working towards a teacher certification. Josh also went on to study at Michigan State University after graduation from Maple Valley in 2000. He graduated from Michigan State in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Packaging Engineering and works for the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. A July 14, 2006 wedding at being planned is United Middleville the Methodist Church. i] Caledonia Elementary students enjoyed a multicultural experience Jan. 13as they watched the La Nueva Generacion dance group under the director of Silviedo Cerda performed a folkloric Hispanic dance. Cerda teaches at the Grandville Arts Institute with director Amy Brower. A selection of Caledonia Elementary students had an opportunity to participate in a salsa and two cumbia dances. The students also lis­ tened to traditional Spanish music and learned how the music compares to that in the United States. 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Call (269) 795-4972 - Stop fa for a Mr - “Reinember...if you can’t live alone...live with usi For more information please call Visit our website @ appletreekids.ee 3 . Carveth Village provides four (4) levels of care in Assisted Living. LEARNING CENTERS (616) 891-7950 ih -■S' Open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. z,1, jut * FT *3 4 » required. Pets welcomed! Providing Full and Part-Time Care for Children 6 Weeks Through 12 Years Of Age I' .Assisted Living for Senior Adults Carveth Village is one of the best places to enjoy retirement living. The » * r * * Em ready for Kindergarten Now! I. -31 1 ft •• 5wwW ft-- , I 4 THOMlf , warn - >'^46 in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Griffts achieved a 4.0 point average in the fall term in working’toward her college degree at the School of Graphic Design. I *■ W is on display at the Kent Intermediate School District building during school hours. Work on display there is by Brenna Sheehan, Hawkins, Dubois, Mike Fisk, Andrew Scholma, Molly Jazwinski, Lisa Haywood, Kristen Schmidt, Kim Williamson and Erin Humphrey. Haywood and Dubois earned honorable mention at the Scholastic Art Awards . These works are currently on display at Kendall College of Art and Design through January 29. Parents attending the sec­ ond trimester conferences and those attending athletic events at the TK High School building also were able to see work by students in several different media in the show­ cases at the new gymnasium entrance. ---------- I V Former local woman makes list in Florida Named to the dean’s list at Sante Fe Community College in Gainesville, Fla., was Michelle (Schipper) Griffts, daughter of Earl and Alyce Schipper and the late Joyce Schipper, who grew up * ** 690 W.Main Street. Middleville, MI 49333 o a> o ro •u O) I o z o 1 o i T *> I" 06624938 ■ A 4 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006 Caledonia Library bench gets makeover J '♦4 *1.52 i -sf aw—-- A KT • * t7 1^Ba^ ■ A .o r* ^<3 v. > - .5 -.Tri f I <■ ’ ' A A? r z1 ; •v- ___ • y r f s[ DOLLARS CASHIER S CHECK -—** ■ I1 1 ■ ’•e i 'e> J J- I 'i J w. i f <2* >- —■ ■ JT J J - —- - /(( '1 .— 1 f L- -• y^ r .— .£ >-* -c* v, * ■ 4 Z. 4* I /:■ > 3* -T ■ I 5 fN 7 5 ■—<*. * ■ I L A r F ’ / Fifth grade class begins project with help from Y4 C w * 1 : a«‘ ye 1 ‘A __________ _ •• fe ■ J Students in Kim Chausow and Sarah Keiser’s fourth grade class wrote a grant for a scrapbooking project from the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation., Funds from the $300 grant will be used to help buy supplies for the scrapbooks. The grant allowed the class to hold the cost down for families and still have supplies to make “awesome” scrapbooks. Pictured from left are YAC member Elena Gormley, Page fourth graders Matt Lemos, Tom Williamson, Caitlyn Bailey and Brooke Bauman and YAC member Andi Vander Woude. J j -• i I AS il -ya « > , z Si SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 PM ZT1 *« c- •***•»• L 2 ¥ r?bi® K ’ * i------- 1 I 1 I ■« "W-yES - 5--s=:^3 • ST - g ■ «}<£ •’-•'w L L 121 W. Calgary - City of Hastings J Builders - New 4 bedroom, 2 bath walkout ranch in best area of Hastings. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, large bedrooms with walk-in closets. Main floor laundry. Lots of extras. Discounted price. Directions: North on Broadway (M-43) from Downtown to Calgary. East to house. Call Builder at 616-698-8854 or 616-822-6040 for more details. After refurbishing the old bench, the Cherry Valley Girl Scout Troop #1663 returned ^e library’s bench last week by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Cherry Valley Girl Scout Troop #1663 returned the Caledonia Library's bench last Tuesday. Not too many library patrons could recognize the bench, though. It had been years since another Girl Scout troop had it fixed it up. The bench, which recently After restoring the bench, the troop received their “My Community" badge. The troop members, who are all sixth-graders in Caledonia, include Lauren Balut, Emily Brubacher, Zoe Hilbert, Megan Gerndt, Hailey Reiser and Aislynn Wallace. The troop is led by Gayle Kraft. displayed a broken wood seat and iron sides, looked brand new, again. With a little help from vol­ unteers, the troop refurbished the bench during three or so meetings. In addition to replacing the wood and fix­ ing the iron sides, the bench also received a new coat of paint with decorative hand prints. tut! $> • I ■ (AW Ms jjltni liwis oiijbVi Local 1002 plans New books at the TK High UAW Local 1002 has selected Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. as the date and time for distributing free food to those in need at the DAW Union Hall at 295 Washington St. in Middleville. A local union spokesper­ son said, “Anyone who is at risk of going hungry quali­ fies to receive this food. If the Holidays... someone you know has to choose between paying for other expenses such as rent or medicine and buying food, or skips meals to make sure their children have enough to eat, they may be at risk of going hungry." The UAW Local #10-0-2 has been distributing food to those in need since the sum­ mer of 2002. The food distri­ butions are a collaborative effort among the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, UAW Local #10-0-2, the Mfddleville United Methodist Church and the Barry County United Way. Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? &*** j (®jn5 ifej®.w ^ssifei ■-'•A idt: if !' Carl’s Alexandra Day, Sleepy Afternoon; Audrey Couloumbis, Misadventures of Maude March. Bite! I®: r® IR Wife! r«ih Wi ‘i <11 * 4 i• hr Il * *i Wish her a Happy er * V If N <5 We belong at the top of your wedding list. 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People do not have to be chamber members to attend. Anyone who cannot attend or who would like more information may call DeBoer at 945-2454. The meeting will be held in the training room at the TTES building, at 128 High St. in Middleville. Please park only in the top parking area. Ji I 3ih * %■-» fed ’< develop its own focus on the Middleville area. Some of the areas which the committee will consider are making the area more attractive to new businesses, how to promote the Middleville business com­ munity to the public and how business owners can work together to improve the busi­ ness climate in Middleville. Chamber of Commerce se—J O’ SBO ¥ -T I The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will be host for the first Middleville Community Development Committee at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the meeting room of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building. Ann Ulberg of Chemical Bank will lead the discussion The committee hopes to __ ______________________ 0 o 575 Tanner Lake Road Hastings g o ro 8 948-9891 ________________ 06625149 Love. F? @ Your Friends i At 0 - !brg B CofftOUf^S *: f 1 s> * Pi >?• A $ -•n%- E f i TV IN �i The Sun and News. Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 7 —* - 1 ■ I ■■ !■ 'I J by Patricia Johns I •I I •b Dove’s House of Brews has ‘grumpy’ and ‘happy’ hours >5e-w II I , t I fl 1 I i Lil i? .1 O' Im II I i V! V I - II 31T 1 -f I These are the hand made and award winning drapes. I ’Sy* >• Local woman wins window 1 Wit treatment design contest 6 Annette Lockwood of Annette's Custom Home Decor Inc. has won the grand prize in the Professional Upholsterers and Soft Fabricators Furnishings Annual Calender contest for one of her window treatment designs. The award is unusual in that a window treatment design took grand prize this year in a contest that normal­ ly features primarily custom upholstery projects submit­ ted by some of the most tal­ ented upholsterers and designers in the country. Annette's Custom Home Decor is a home-based work room that specializes in design and creation of cus­ tom-made draperies, window coverings of all types, and upholstery, using the cus­ tomer's own materials or fab­ rics ordered from more than 100 available sample books. Formally incorporated in 2002, Lockwood has been living in Middleville since 2003 and has a special home work room designed just for this purpose. This sole owner provides all phases of the process, from creation and design to final installation. - I - :0,s« coal of’ ^islidhfo 1 taive to B. Mitt Fl too • life Ste.h i.i in M fc i tacpal iBcoMiMy pl. life ]0; Hi?.« W'1 Roat Kaye Citelit R.-.I Roi to? Ik Ljfe AD .W Me by IW f'l I fopru' T He Li!ktes; • n. Trnat imii! 11 'll,. The winning design was the result of free rein given by a Virginia homeowner to create a unique set of draperies for her formal liv­ ing room. "I was so pleased with the result. I had a photographer in Virginia take pictures so I could enter them in one or two contests this year, although I did not expect the design would take the grand prize" Lockwood says. Winners of the 2006 Calender Contest are pub­ lished with pictures of their prize winning entry, and are posted on their website www.carrscorner.com . The entry has also been submitted to a window treat­ ment design contest, compet. . I J mg against work rooms and designers across the country who belong to the Custom Furnishings Home Association. The judging for this con­ test takes place at the Custom Home Furnishings Conference and Trade show in Greenville, S.C S.C., in January. 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David Dove says. “The coffee house is a great place to pass the time, quench your •— 06625157 >01 mwe rrivini• i Daily 11332 W. M-179 Hwy.. Gun Lake. • Middleville. Ml (269) 795-9947 HOURS: MONDAY SATURDAY 10-6: SUNDAY 12-5 I David and Lanette Dove are enjoying serving the community at Dove’s House of Brews. We look at where you are and where you want to be. We 75% OFF .rl^ I 11 Barber Salon Sea Shanty is modeling at Fall Creek in Hastings - Wednesday 12-1 1 J d As CPAs, we focus on your financial life, not just your taxes. Hurry in...l week only ? Staff Writer Dove’s House of Brews, a coffee house at 620 South Broadway (M-37) in Middleville has reached out to early morning coffee drinkers on their way to school with a special 10 per­ cent discount during the “Grumpy Hour” between 7 and 8 a.m. Then “Happy Hour” offers the same discount from 3 to 4 p.m. Open for five months Dove’s House of Brews has become a center of activity for many residents. It offers wireless Internet, fresh gour­ met coffee, homemade pas­ tries and grilled Signature panini sandwiches. David Dove said he knew he wanted to have a coffee house when he was in col­ lege 13 years ago. He used to o to the Water Street Coffee Joint and really liked its quaintness, but he had to wait until he finished school. He has a bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology, his teaching cer­ tificate and a master’s degree in counseling. He worked for Hastings Middle School for five years but he kept look­ ing for a place to make his dream of a coffee house come true. He decided that 2005 was the year to try to make the dream come true or he would look back and wonder, “what ifr “It has been a real learning experience, but I really like the people I am getting to know." he says. He has been married to Lanette for 18 years. She works as a cytotechnologist with St. Mary 's Hospital. But Lanette also works a the House of Brews for sev­ eral hours each day. She says. “We have found that people really like our vegetarian offerings. We have a vegetarian w rap. pani­ ni and sub.” Dove’s has just begun offering a special hot sub during lunch hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This will be a fresh sandwich that can be quickly made for those who don’t have a lot of time to spend and who can’t call in and order ahead. Several of the sandwiches feature Tom Otto Turkey and at last count there were 13 paninis, including a break­ fast panini, 10 wraps. 6 sub­ marines (with the hot one an addition on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.) Dove’s also offers salads and a soup of the day. The House of Brews is open from 6:30 a m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Saturday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Longer hours are planned understand that the point of having financial goals is to make UP TO Ji r x CPA I America Counts on CPAs * j 06625109 ■ * *i l'< & -u IfIT ' ■ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006 TK High students trained to teach kids on smoking t- no > W <5 A if ■! $ -S - . r r -- <■■ I i. ■ . •*>> - . a • »*• I 9 * w c -1 - ’t ' - --3 -- 5 <-■ ■ F74 r «. 4 r •*- W A— A 'J <• f 1■ * *<z Bw V .............. It takes a few high school students to get the message across to more than 200 fourth graders. ■ —. I i. w F,'I H 2 I i 1 ■i Z —- '■fi p I1 11 £1fl i ■ MF * I •-1 & .fc -u -1 4 Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School spent a morning learning how to use games and instruction in teaching fourth graders about the hazards of smoking. Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School were trained in Teens Against Tobacco Use and will be presenting what they learned to fourth graders next week. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Twenty-three Thornapple Saturday Hours! Kellogg High School stu­ fl dents were trained Jan. 13 to Professional Services’ teach fourth-graders about Great Product Selections! the dangers of tobacco use. www.caledoniavisioncenter.com They will take what they have learned to Page Elementary Feb. 6 and 7. Participating this year are 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 sophomores Brittany Jon Delger, Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Benjamin, Tommy Enslen, Levi Funk, Cen isi 616-891-2020 THE GOLD STANDARD OF REAL ESTATE 616-538-8620 www.c21pc.com Pearson-Cook ‘Each office independently owned and operated u Johnson Danielle and Stephanie Wingeier. Juniors participating this year are Blake Berkimer, Caitlin Chamberlin, Corey Humphrey, Ashleigh Lund, Andrew Meads, Nate Otto, Sam Reeder and Ashley Vandermeer. Seniors who will be working with fourthgraders are Gar Allison, Derrick Brock, Scott Brown, Anna Enslen, Jessica Flaska, Jill Funk, Kelly Funk, Chaney Robinson and Ben Ybema. During the training, stu­ dents learned about the dam­ age tobacco can cause and some interesting ways to keep fourth-graders interest­ ed. There were laughter, bal­ loons and even candy at the training. Students brainstormed on ways to get this important information to the younger students. r I 1 Two local graduates J .1 on dean’s list at Albion Two local students have been named to the Albion College dean's list for the fall 2005 semester. Stacey Jenema is a senior majoring in English educa­ tion and completing the ele­ mentary education program. She, is the daughter of Nicholas Jenema and Nancy Jenema of Caledonia and a graduate of Caledonia High School. Denise Robinson is a sen­ ior majoring in Spanish and speech communication. She is the daughter of John Robinson and Sandra Robinson of Caledonia and a graduate of Caledonia High School. A national and regional leader in academics, technol­ ogy, the arts and athletics, Albion College is committed to the theme of "Liberal Arts at Work." For the third con­ secutive year, Albion is ranked in the top 20 of national colleges and univer­ sities in the percentage of alumni who donate to their alma maters. Dedicated to improving the human condi­ tion by educating the leaders of tomorrow, Albion was named for a record third straight year as one of 40 "Great College at Great Prices" in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges." □promise* Family Dentistry of Caledonia SOUTHEAST - 3850 KINGSWAY CT. 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Joy Smith 893-5555. ]] Welcoming New Patients ’T CO o in CM (D (D O Gary Scott, DDS 9021 North Rodgers Court, Suite E (616) 891-0004 �. I I The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 9 •Il I < 4 4 4 4 I From Our Readers % Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Majority of citizens has decided correctly ■' To the editor: pi, -1 ki L I til n K JI 1 I A.. ■ W’l thanks Roadway Express employees Matthew C. Hine and David Lewis for their help in bringing toys for the annual holiday gift distribution from a warehouse in Battle f- After reading remarks made by some residents of Caledonia who seem to be "embarrassed" or "ashamed" by the actions of some of the board members and even a silly parody of "The Night Christmas" Before that attacked people of our com­ munity who will not tolerate wrong doing, I feel com­ pelled to respond. Over the last couple of months, much information has come to light regarding the inappropriate use of credcards, the duplication of receipts for cash reimburse­ ment and excessive spending on gasoline. If we can believe the other school superintendents who dispute Wes VanDenburg’s alleged meetings with them and if we can believe that numbers on receipts were altered to increase the the poor bookkeeping The excuse does not work. To those who attack board members who refused to tol­ erate the behavior of our superintendent remember this. If Mr. VanDenburg had acted professionally in the first place, none of these other issues would be dis­ tractions for the people of Caledonia. Contrary to those who are ashamed and embarrassed, I am proud of the majority of people in Caledonia. The people in our community do not need a list of guidelines to be able to recognize when wrong is being done. There are places in this country that define their morality by the amount of wrong they will tolerate. Caledonia is not one of these places. David Dutcher, Caledonia amount of reimbursement, Mr. VanDenburg has lost the moral qualifications to lead our schools and our children. These are only two of many accusations. To address the decision of Mr. Atkinson to speak to a prosecuting attorney, consid­ er this scenario: The current abuses are swept under the rug and Mr. VanDenburg is kept on as superintendent. Two years down the road the superintendent is caught up in financial scandal. Who would be to blame? Would it not be all of the board mem­ bers who did not address the possible criminal behavior two years previously? It seems impossible III to me that Mr. VanDenburg, who is well educated and did not just fall off the turnip truck, would have any reasonable excuse for duplicating receipts for reimbursement. i I K Maybe paving road isn’t such a good idea To the editor: ■—- I r ’ jjek ini Tinsi ‘in'Gfc?: — tsaii temiias Having resided on Snow Avenue, a dirt road that was subsequently paved. I still thought this might have merit until I was reminded of the consequences. The reality was while there was less dust (chloride used to help), the road became a drag strip for some and a freeway for service trucks anxious to get to the next job. Presently, I travel Snow at 25 to 30 mph out of defer­ ence to my back, vehicle, kids, cats, dogs, horses, walkers and deer (lots of these). If paved, I think these considerations would vanish A Is for Excellence” winners (from left) Katie Bell of TK High School!, middle school for many, certainly for nonstudent Alyssa DeGroot and from Page Elementary Michael DeGroot, with Money residents. Those with kids looking forward to cycling Concepts representatives Susan A. Foster and John C. Anderson. the new road, might want to yes." Only rethink their wide. Headquarters are in of the students The Money Concepts “A let Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bike paths are safe. Thornapple Kellogg know Is for Excellence" winners phone: (561)472-2000. Also, the removal of so that we are proud of them in have been announced for the many huge trees that canopy first tri-mester of Thomapple their endeavors of academic the road will certainly change the look and charac­ ter of the neighborh •iii«1. Yes, you can plant more trees, as someone suggested, but none of us will live long enough to see the canopy return. Keeping natural beauty requires some sacrifices. Maybe it should be a “Natural Beauty" road with more trees (they cut down on the dust) and posted, low speeds. I am also concerned that a paved road may encourage planning for higher density in the area. The current mas­ ter plan is in review. The road insists I slow down and enjoy the beauty of the last mile home. So, while I came to the meeting a possible “yes,” reminders of •I* the past left me a “no.” Lynn Gouge, Alto Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon u -rr ‘213 Tts. ■- 2^. | I JtJ 1 ‘ It ft 5S Kellogg schools. A number of brand new people entered their honor roll grades this year, with a great showing from the mid­ dle and high schools, howev­ er only a few from Page Elementary. Drawn from TK High School was Katie Bell, from the middle school Alyssa DeGroot and from Page Michael Elementary DeGroot. Shown with the Money are winners. representatives Concepts Susan A. Foster and John C. Anderson. 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Stars” 11 th annual Cabaret concert included sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grade choirs from Duncan Lake and Kraft Meadows Middle Schools. The choirs, under the direc­ tion of Ten Elshof and stu­ dent teacher Pam Laperna, filled the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center stage to sing musical pieces from Disney movies and other musical favorites. Jeff Jenkins and Kyle Rodriguez directed the lights during the evening. The masters of cere­ monies, Ben Ertl, Kort by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer talents The of the Caledonia Middle School choirs amazed many parents and friends during last week’s “Cabaret” concert. Though the French Cabaret traditionally includes food, drink, singing, dancing, festivities, fun and fancy clothes, Choir Director Nancy Ten Elshof felt the performers and audience would be more comfortable in the auditorium versus the cafeteria. The “Evening with the r i Fl rea reat Haircut! L1 On r W J1 T-l L ■X Alexander and Brandon Seekell, who wrote their own script, entertained the audi­ ence as choirs moved on and off the stage. The young gen­ tlemen also introduced each of the singing groups and musical pieces. The evening began with all six choirs performing "There’s No Business like Show Business" and Business "Cabaret." After the other choirs exited the stage, the Kraft Meadows sixth grade choir sang a melody of n Disney Dazzle." Adding their own kind of 1 r J * J Get One Haircut at Caledonia Great Clips and Receive One Movie Gallery Coupon “Rent One, Get One Rental Free & Get One Kids Rental Free” Coupons available while supplies last. One per customer 06625091 Walk Right In. Right Now! Not valid with other offers. Limit one coupon per customer. “necessity,” the musical group of Emma Foster, Lexi Goss, Jenalee Skelton, Rose Kelsey Kushmaul and Miesen sang "Bare Necessities." They were fol­ lowed by Emily Wilson and Ben Kalajainen singing the duet song "You’ll be in My Heart." Once the Duncan Lake sixth grade choir members were positioned on stage, they sang "The Musical Work of Walt Disney," which featured many more favorites. Next, the twin sisters Grace and Emma Daniels appropriately sang "Sisters." Adding to the singing of love, Melissa Morely, Elyse Horak and Kazemier sang "Matchmaker." Tori Brewer, Katelyn Shuster, Sami Timmerman, and Taylor DeHaan sang their own love song, titled "L-O-V-E." Stephanie Hartman ended the love song series with II Only Hope." The Kraft Meadows sev­ enth grade choir entertained the audience with "That’s Entertainment." Kendal Wilson kept the entertaining with a solo of "I Was Born to Entertain." Emily Wright, Shawna Clark and Jackie finished Waidelich the ‘entertainment’ portion by performing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." The Duncan Lake eighth grade choir appeared on stage to perform a "Phantom Medley" of songs from Phantom of the Opera. The choir was followed by the duet of Jenny Rohrer and Ben Kalajainen singing "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." Then, Kimmy Schweda looked to the future by II Tomorrow. The singing "Tomorrow." music of "Annie" continued as Abby Schantz, Stephanie Jones, Katie Kresnak, Henninger and Jocelyn Meghan Geldersman sang II "Hard Knock Life. The Kraft Meadows eighth grade choir sang about romance with the Fashioned songs "Old Wedding" and "Summer Nights." The choir was followed by the duet of Taryn Herrick and Brandon Seekell singing "I’ll Be Seeing You." The duet of Kelsey Caswell and Alyssa Petz patiently waited for the microphones to receive new batteries before they sang and danced to "All That Jazz." II The sound of music filled the auditorium as the Duncan Lake seventh grade choir positioned themselves to sing "The Sound of Music Medley." The musical theme continued as Ashley Gilcher, Driscoll, Eden Kelsey Monusko, Shelby Upton, Ernest, Sam Ashley Anderson, and Kari McGuire sang the delightful "So Long, Farewell." But before ending the special musical groups or solos, Ryan Carter sang What a Wonderful Life." The finale brought all six choirs back on stage to sing "Show the Business Reprise." At the conclusion of the ---- -------------- ~ — i evening of singing and fancy clothes, guests and singers were treated to cookies out­ side of the auditorium. $ 7»i lute® at 4 It IF•t I I I h Good only at Caledonia Great Clips. f ijz■ 1 A ’r -----\\ / I\ ■V .A Hurry! Expires 2/8/06 Great Clips 1 >1I /I ------- ^•7 fl CO h* C\J s Stepanie Hartman had the singing voice of a profes­ sional as she sang "Only Hope." 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And your 401 (k) at work, and^if er^y because part of it will years, the phrase "multi-task­ your biggest long-term goal you can afford it, to an IRA become a park also saw the ing" has gained popularity. will be to build resources for as well. And. since you are Caledonia Township Board investing for retirement. agree to a $100,000 contribuAnd you know just what this a comfortable retirement. Can you work to achieve which is likely many decades tjon towar(j purchase of the expression means if you con­ stantly juggle work and fam­ both short- and long-term away, you need to take quite confluence of the Thomapple » ily demands. But you might goals - without hurting your a different approach to the and Coldwater rivers. one you used when saving progress toward one or Just five miles south of not realize that you might for a down payment. In another? Yes but you will Fitzsimmons Park, the spot have to use your skills at managing different outcomes need to follow different short, you can afford to be a drew an encomium for Roger more aggressive Sabine, Kent County Parks investment strategies for dif­ much in another area of your life: investor. That means you ferent goals. department, saying, “It is a investing. Let's suppose you're at the should include a mix of high- beautiful piece of land.” Specifically, you will like­ growth-oriented beginning of your career, quality, The 90-100 acres of river­ ly need to invest for both stocks in your 401 (k) or IRA. front land offer amp | e oppor . You want to save for a down short-term and long-term Will these stocks fluctuate in payment on your home, but tunities for boating and fish­ goals. And you'll have to do value over the years? you also want to start a ing as well as picnic areas. it at the same time. Certainly. But the longer you retirement savings plan. Supervisor Township Your first step toward hold these stocks, the greater % What should you do? Harrison concurred, two-part n ryan achieving this For your down payment, the likelihood that you will saying, My survey results investment strategy is to identify your short- and you'll need to rely on invest­ overcome the short-term show, ‘Buy land,' as a high "down" periods and poten ­ ments that you can be fairly priority.” long-term financial goals. tially achieve significant certain will provide you with Sabine said, “The depart­ Your short-term goals will I DNR ment has a change over time. For exam- the money you'll need in a gains. Si So, there you have it: One (Department of Natural pie, when you're first starting relatively short period of point in your life, two differtime perhaps three to five Resources) grant. It is one of out in your working life, you ent goals, two different fj ve | oca l projects funded years. Consequently, you may want to make a down r» investment strategies. And may want to consider certifi ­ 1* fat n pthis year. I'm here to ask you payment on a house. In the ; Mottsiomiddle of your career, you cates of deposit (CDs) or you will find that you may to partnership with us to purneed to follow this "dual ­ investment-grade bonds that chase the land.” may want to take your whole *k ** Richard Robertson, treasfamily on a round-the-world mature at exactly the time track" approach many times ® FiihxjBj trip. And then, as you near you'll want to make your over the years. To coordinate urer, asked if there was a forpayment. You'll your different investment mu,a for contributions. “No, retirement, you might decide down formula" is no no to purchase a vacation home. receive regular interest pay­ approaches, you may want to there is iff ms fa. work with an investment ments, but even more impor ­ answered Sabine. Your long-term goals, by professional who can help tantly, you'll get your princi ­ Larry Stauffer, trustee, definition, will likely remain you draw up a comprehen ­ pal back just when you asked, “Do you come back to fairly fixed. So, when you sive financial plan for your need it. first have children, you us when you start to develop During these same years, financial future. the property?” might decide that you will By choosing the right you may be contributing to When the question of save and invest for 18 years ** ai -ta to fep' investments, you can move toward your short- and long­ .nut term goals at the same time. : it) SB & jjj #1 That's a "win-today," win269-945 3431 er 888-945-3431 i. tomorrow" situation. 225 N. Industrial Pk Dr Hastings 2005 Edward Jones i Mkft www.barrycountylumber com r r I A' 1 1 * 'w J* 5* ' IS sag? 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Jerry Good, a former supervisor, said, “Nail them *4 down now. We've got the money. Let’s do it. We've got money in the parks budg­ et-let's use it.” Duke Gray, representing the Caledonia Business Association, said, “We sup­ port it and would like to be a party to getting park development started.” Robertson moved that the board make a contribution ot $100,000, to be paid in four equal annual installments, toward the purchase ot the Thomapple-Coldwater Park. The motion passed unanimously. moved that Stauffer $25,000 in matching funds in cash be used for develop­ ment in Fitzsimmons or The Thornapple Parks, motion passed unanimously. 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Planning Commission C hairman Archie Wamer said, "I want to wrap up the survey since it is apt to be the lengthiest part of the process. ” He said he thought a week or ten days from the date of the meeting (Monday, Jan. 16) would be sufficient. After some discussion, members agreed with a sug­ gestion from Commissioner Ric Parent that the deadline for suggestions and input from all sources be Jan. 30. He also asked that the date be posted on the township’s website, www.caledoniatownship.org Tom Apol of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) said he wanted a cut-off date and a return date for the sur­ veys. Township ManagerPlanner David« Zylstra pre­ sented a draft and noted he was expecting suggestions from the Caledonia Business Association (CBA) and that no formal input had been received from the CAC. The draft survey covers ten specific areas. Citizens will be asked to rate levels of importance and/or levels of agreement/disagreement with statements about Caledonia, infrastructure. growth and development, problem areas, public servic­ es, and types of residences. Also included in the draft are two opportunities for resi­ dents to write in their defini­ tions of rural character and their comments about the master planning process in the township. Walter Bujak, member. Planning Commission and township trustee, suggested, "Create a subcommittee of the Commission to take the data, compare it to the previ­ ous survey (done by phone five years ago when the plan underwent major revision) and see if there is a shift in the message." Warner said. "I like the idea, but I want it after the data is collected." As the commission worked its way through the draft, concerns were raised •It about some of the state­ ments. Duke Gray, representing the CBA, objected to a state­ ment about the amount of influence developers have over growth in the township. "It is sort of a politically •It. charged comment. I don’t see how it relates to a master plan," he said. The item was deleted. •It. Apol, pointing to a statement about the rights of farmers to sell their land, said, "Nothing prevents the three or four farms left from H being sold for development. Commissioner Mike Kelly noted that the questions ignored farm odors. An item •It about encouraging the preservation of farmland through public financing was added. Kurt Hamarsma commented, "A lot of time spent on the survey. What kind of weight are you going to give it?" ft Wamer answered, It is one of many tools." Kelly added, "I think the weight depends on the num­ ber of answers (responses)." If That decision will be made after the surveys come back." said Warner. of Quality The Caledonia township Planning Commission asks that all comments and suggestions for the proposed community survey be e-mailed to: dzylstra@caledoniatownship.org before Monday, Jan. 30. Bujak urged, "All should help get surveys back.” Warner closed the discus­ sion saying, ”1 want to make progress in other areas while waiting for the surveys to come back." Though at this point the 1 commission has set a dead ­ line of Feb. 6, the date of their next meeting, for decid­ ing on a final version of the survey, that is just the begin­ ning. The costs of printing •It. the survey, postage, and scoring the survey have not yet been determined. Zylstra is securing esti­ mates of those costs from commercial companies specializing in such work. He pointed out that when he has that information, the Township Board will need to approve the expenditure. The commission also heard a presentation by Dan Rose, township engineer, Wilcox Professional Services, on the township’s sewer and water districts. The greatest growth in the township has been in the northwest area. He said, ’’Growth in the township has been phenome­ nal.” At issue is the desire of members of the commission and Zylstra for a master plan for utilities, and especially current knowledge about how the master plan relates to utilities. Zylstra has cau­ tioned the commission about allowing utilities to drive the land use plan. Pressure already exists the from Michigan Stop The Pain The Healing Power of Light •x. *♦* Carpal Tunnel Introducing ❖ Arthritis Low Level Laser Therapy ♦♦♦ Muscle & Joint Pain & The ML830® Laser ♦♦♦ Stiffness & more FIRST REHAB Physical Therapy 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville MI 49333 269-795-4230 Department Environmental Bryan Hcmmgway. MPT (DEQ) to require looping of dead-end water mains. The likely addition of the Shagbark Condominiums and the Country Meadows developments to the water system will require the loop­ ing of Patterson Avenue to 76th Street. Also a candidate for looping is the extension from 92nd Street to 100th Street. On the sanitary sewer side of the equation. Rose said that the Campau-Kettle plan currently treats 95,000 gal­ lons of wastewater a day and the village treatment plan treats 500,000 gallons daily. The system, in his opinion, is sound. He does recommend a study every five years of the sewer and water mains. Wamer asked about loop­ ing and its effect on develop­ ment. Bujak commented on the Patterson looping. Rose responded that it made sense to expand the district. Tom Vandenberg, a resident in the area that would be affected by a proposed project, asked about the financing of water and sew er service. Warner said it was not billed to the general public, but to the users of the servic­ es. Hamarsma asked. "Are there any prohibitions for adding sewer andI water?" Rose answered. "No." Bujak said, "1 want a copy of sewer and water plans from five years ago, the impact on development, Loopin is only for water, not sewer." (Parent, at earlier meet­ ings of the commission, has asked that overlays showing where sewer and water lines exist be prepared so that the relationship between the util­ ities and the land use plan can be seen more clearly.) Zylstra said, "The utility plan wouldI mirror the master plan. It is not a question of technical ability but of polit •It. ­ ical will. Creating a district requires affirmative action by the Township Board." In other business, the commission in a public hear­ ing voted to table a request from developer Todd Ponstein to rezone property at 9401 Kraft Ave. from R-2, medium-density residential, to a planned unit develop­ ment. Since his original request for rezoning from Agricultural to R-2 had been recommended to the Township Board for denial. the second request had never Yankee Springs water system work continues by Patricia Johns Sluff Writer John O’Malia told the Yankee Springs Township Board Jan. 12 about the status of efforts to meet federal standards of a maximum of 10 parts per million or arsenic in the local water sys­ tem. O’Malia is a consultant and described what will be “not a cheap project” if it is needed. A second well is being drilled to see if enough volume of water at the below 10 parts per million standard will be available. Federal law previously allowed up to 50 parts per million and the Yankee _____ i Springs water was always well below that standard. Meeting the new standard is difficult and a treatment sys­ tem to bring the naturally occurring arsenic below the mandate is projected to cost an estimated $438,000. 1 his is a project that could be paid for my reserves in the water system and through the drinking water revolving fund loans. Users in the water system may also find their bills going up. O’Malia told the trustees! he is a ‘ hired gun and I am damned good at my job.’ Following a discussion and due to tight deadlines the township must meet, the board allocated an additonal $10,000 to allow O’Malia to continue working on the arsenic abatement plan. The board •It is seriously looking into whether to con- tinue the township recycling program. “1 think we should look at what this really costs us,” Treasurer John Jerkatis said. Some residents are leaving non-recyclable items like propane tanks and are leav­ ing trash in the area. The board decided to accept site plan requests but not act on them until a new zoning administrator is hired. The deadline is March 15. The board is waiting for more applications and will schedule more interviews. In other business the board met new Thornapple Township Emergency Services sergeant Steve Funk. TTES chief Dave Middleton reported on the recent fire in the township which had a fatality. The board approved a spe­ cial assessment district for the dredging of the Payne Creek Channel. George Heslop estimated that the cost will be around $50,000. More than 50 percent of the residents signed the petition. Public hearings will be set on this issue. The board set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. to vacate an alley on Gun Lake Road. The board also decided to plan on meet­ ing on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, if needed. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board is Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. been taken up by the com­ mission. Now that a revised plan for the proposed devel­ opment has received re zon­ ing from Agricultural to R-2, the second request was now up for consideration by the commission. Vandenberg asked if the commission had considered a letter he had submitted with proposals. Warner said, "We will discuss them with the applicant when he appears again." Vandenberg asked to read his letter into the record. His letter listed the following concerns: • No waivers of buffer zones; residents want berms, • Move entrance to safer location, • Building heights, • Lighting, • Detention pond over­ flow, • Detention pond to the south should have berm, • Rate of sale of lots and homes, • Hours of work on the development, and • Open spaces to be bermed. Bob Keller, a resident of the subdivision affected, said, " I am against the changes in zoning and a PUD. I can live with one house on two acres. There ought to be a transition zon­ ing." Bujak noted, "Street light­ ing is exempt from cut-off requirement. I think a PUD can offer a way to confine lighting. It is a deficiency in the lighting ordinance." Warner recommended tabling the request until the applicant comes back with a site plan. Commissioner Leilani Van Laar moved tabling of the request, Kelly supported the motion, and« it was unan­ imously approved. J 7 >2 ft ft * W1 I# ,d« l!t” r® 3^1 'W a rtiF 1 ifit A Bu I® aMfal ptattoj TAX-FREE ■hili it ■has INCOME IS THE BEST f»» S GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF AT RETIREMENT. W ith an Edward Jones Roth IRA. any earnings on your *its^ contributions grow tax-free, and distributions can he taken free of penalties or taxes.* \ou ma\♦ even benefit from converting a traditional IRA to a Roth III \. To learn more alxnit why an Edward Jones I II \ ran make • ■. sense for vou. call Uxlai. J • J d eOTmpJmr a oojM ttesapa to i Ki percM * toe want « Dor. 5 ywt and to* owns b inter afe W v; to Drew McFadden § Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Av? S£ Suite E Caledonia. Mt 49316 Bus. 616-891 1173 Toll Free 866-891 1173 www.edvmfd1ones.CQm I*—’ V? I 06625004 Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING IbS Wk �* The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 13 Proposed Moe Road development lures crowd to Thornapple meeting s ' Ms by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The proposed rezoning of property on Moe Road sold k by the Thomapple Kellogg S School District to Kooiker V?' Development brought a full house of nearby residents k opposed to the rezoning to si the Jan. 16 Thornapple Planning Township \ Commission meeting. V iSv Don Deur °ot ° DeGroot off b Excel Engineering explained on behalf of the developer their S desire to change the zoning on the property from AR to RR, which would allow about nine more homes on SS St? the 40-acre site. Under the AR zoning the developer at the most could build 23 homes. The RR zoning with one acre lots and narrower frontage would allow 32 homes. Township However, Planner Geoff Moffat told Commissioners Planning that information from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and the Barry County Road Commission has not been received. There are also registered wetlands on the site which will restrict where homes can be built. Several of the neighbors to wells and the impact of so many new homes on the water table. Others men­ tioned concerned about wet­ lands. DeGroot told the commis­ sion that Kooiker does not intend to disturb the wet­ lands. Commission Planning Chairman Mark Sevald told the residence that each rezoning request is consid­ ered on its own merits. The commission decided to table the rezoning request until the information from the health department and the road commission could the property told the com­ mission that when they bought their homes they had been told the school district could not sell the property. 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What is con­ sidered affordable water and sewer services was not dis­ cussed by him» (Given the insistence of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that 3 dead-end water mains be looped before more water permits will be granted, the definition of affordable water i and sewer services could j| an issue for become Caledonia.) Part of the financing would also come from a federal block grant known as the HOME program. Unlike other situations where the money comes to the state and the state distributes the dol­ lars, the grant came directly to Kent County, according to Fedewa. Porter Hills would be approved by MSHDA as the equity investor because it meets the requirements: prior management experience, success in services, and its capability of service deliv­ ery. It is the largest provider ► of this type of housing in the nation. David Mehelich, Mehelich Housing Partners, LLC, a developer and consultant, briefly explained the nuts and bolts of the project. There is market feasibility for the 48-unit project. He noted a demographic change; ten years ago the majority of apartments, were one-bed­ room. Today the majority are two-bedroom units. Call 945-9554 i 'll? fet . for affordable housing Staff Writer Following up on an appearance he made the past fall, David Douma, president, Porter Hills—Grand Rapids, brought with him two consultants last Wednesday WCUIICbUay to explain ivr to HIV, the Caledonia Township Board the financing and the township’s role in a proposed 48unit project in Caledonia. The project is very much in preliminary stages —no appearance has yet been before scheduled the Planning Commission and it _ is even doubtful that an application for the project has been made. ' Ben Fedewa, Housing and LLC, Development, explained the financing. Most of the $5 million need­ ed for the project would come from the Michigan and Housing State Authority Development (MSHDA and pronounced “Mishda”) through taxexempt bonds, federal tax credits (a tax credit is subtracted from the amount of tax owed; it is much more valuable than a tax deduction) and mortgages. He noted that there are four partners: MSHDA, Porter Hills, local govern­ ment, and equity investors. The MSHDA role is as a catalyst in the private housing market," he said. Porter Hills rounds up the equity investors, and local govern- 'll. r Porter Hills makes pitch by Fran Faverman this issue at a later date. Hardware Middleville hopes to meet with the Site Plan Committee next month. There will be a master plan work session Feb. Moffat reported there were 1,990 new residences built in the township over the last several years and that the projections of growth seem to be in line with predictions. The next meeting of the Township Thornapple Planning Commission will be on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. be considered. The commission terminat­ ed special uses granted in 1999 to Gary Sundberg for a site condominium develop­ ment on Adams Road and a 2004 request by David Dykstra for a mini-storage building on M-37. The members of the com­ mission then discussed a plan to look into the propos­ al for engineering services to design waste water and water supply services in (lie Duncan Lake area of the township. There may be a meeting with the engineering firm on - ■ iT;? & ■fl’ �-* Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006 .1 Caledonia High School Players planning musical V .3 ■‘ I 1 5W ..1I I far '^1 4 .V to -' ; 0 ~ ■ I? J * *■ I ^7 <r- / - I u* 1-5 - 0 * *• B•r • 4' ? L-—----------------------------------- Ugly, played by Erik Jacobson, gets teased by his sisters Downy (Katie Schenk), Beaky (Kelly Cavanaugh) and Billie (Laura Hillen). 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Thurs & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat 8 to 1 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8: Tues. • Fri. 8 to 5 i 6( �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 15 Kills come from all over as Troians tops Bulldogs couldn't be prouder of the team.” The Trojans attacked the Bulldogs from all angles. Jessica Flaska led TK with 11 kills, but three other hit­ ters had seven kills each. “This shows that we can spread it around and be a threat from any position, said Nelson. Jayne Kennicott had 29 assists for TK. “It was a fantastic win for 99 Nelson said. “The girls US, played great defense and were really scrappy. They It's toughest foes are still ahead, but the TK varsity girls’ volleyball team is meeting all its challenges so far in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans improved to 2-0 in the league by knock­ ing off Byron Center Thursday night at TKHS three games to one. 44 It was nice to see the areas that we focussed on in practice last week fall into place and come away with a nice win,” said TK head coach Jaime Nelson. “I *1 I The High Caledonia School football team will be recognized at the Grand Rapids Rampage football game on Sunday, Feb. 12 at k f I 1 2:00 p.m. The team will be spot­ lighted and announced as the 2005 Division 3 State A Championship Team. c’1 * * - ■I * t i R r ■» *3 - fa h M ■ £-5 ■f A f i 1 % II ■hr s® I ft >- ? jaw sS i‘am«I st 5: to' 'As 2S^ w *«‘M A •r** ?• ’• ft-•v 4 if I ■'■ ■r\. ** . .. \ dv 4 r& J I i Ml ■T- B, iL XL" k- • ***. F 4f- ■2 MTf** -J highlight video will also be shown of Caledonia's suc­ cessful season. The Caledonia Athletic 1 boosters are selling dis­ counted tickets to Caledonia IP: <5* students, families, and fans a to be a part of the group. Tickets are $15 with a por­ tion given by the Rampage to Thornapple Kellogg senior Jessica Johnson (9) smashes the ball at Byron Center s the Boosters toward the costs Audrey Oosterhouse (2) and Miranda McKinnon (8) at Middleville Thursday evening. of their new mascot. The TK Trojans won the match 3 games to 1. (Photo © 2006 cincoman) Caledonia players, coach­ es, families, and fans will sit together as one large group to enjoy the Rampage game. Tickets can be purchased Caledonia the through until Office Athletic February 6th. Monday, Contact the Athletic Office at 616-891-0211 with any questions. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. The Scot varsity begins Feb. 12 as the Grand Rapids Caledonia’s varsity men also had a big day, Rampage take on the Los competitive cheerleading placing first in their com­ the conference season this at Byron Angeles Avengers at Van team had another solid petition with a team score Wednesday Andel Arena. Center at 7 p.m. week of competition last of 485.9 points. week. Holland the At Invitational Christian Saturday, the Fighting Call Scots placed second. you... The highlight of the day came as the team earned 648,943 lbs. Since 1980 its all-time high score in Leonard Hughes Jr. round three, with an exe­ cution bonus, totaling 631.1 points. Log With -Horses or Skidder 06624090 The Caledonia fresh- Scot varsity cheer sets point record Thanks to - r —I• w -* Hughes Logging llc of 4? * i Wanted: Standing Timber J ’’ * ti * ■fl ■ A pl 1 - Scot championship football team to be honored in G.R. % I X didn't pass every ball per­ fectly, but they kept each one in play which helped us score a lot of our points on (Byron Center’s) mistakes.” TK goes for its third win of the conference season this Thursday at South Christian. The Sailors will be looking to get back on the winning track after falling three games to one to Hamilton last week. Following that dual, the Trojans will be at the Ionia Quad on Saturday. •n■V. ■V * i ‘i- A portion of ticket money from the Feb. 12 Grand Rapids Rampage game will be given the Caledonia Athletic Boosters toward the costs of their new mascot. The “Scary Scot" was seen panhandling for donations at a recent Caledonia varsity boys boys ’ basketball contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) —*1 fl 1 n Caledonia, Ml IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Certified Auto Body Technician | • All Benefits • Good Working Conditions food were delivered to our residents through the <517) 852-9O«O Food Bank of South Central Michigan. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Front End Alignment • Loaner Cars • Glass Repair • Collision Repair That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Call... 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The Tigers turned up the pressure, and TK just held on for a 72-68 victo­ ry“We were trying not to beat ourselves, but at the end of the game that’s what happened to some $ 4\ili A i K IX ■■ TK senior center Isaac Thaler spins his way around Allegan’s Adam Brown in the ♦ first half of Tuesday night’s 72-68 win for the Trojans at home. Thaler scored 16 points in the victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) extent, said TK head coach Lance Laker, who’s team is now 2-6 on the season. Athlete of the week Oluzie/L T-K High School Basketball TK senior center Isaac Thaler helped the TK varsity boys' bas­ ketball team to a pair of victories last week. Thaler had ten points and ten rebounds in a win over Wayland Friday, and 16 points as the Trojans topped Allegan Tuesday night. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06625021 .1, t? 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Adam Brown led Allegan with 16 points, Andre Jackson had 13, and Thom Monroe had 12 points on four three-point baskets. The Trojans didn’t use much of their full court pressure defense in the contest, instead trying to hang back and make sure the Tigers didn't get any easy buckets. “We didn’t want to,” said Laker. “We didn’t want to give guys a chance to throw them in from a long ways away, like they ended up doing.” The Tigers hit eight three pointers in the game. Wayland hit seven three's Friday night at TK, but it wasn’t enough to get the Wildcats past the Trojans in O-K Gold Conference action. TK hit six three’s of its own, and (j!®* .id* • 1.1 [, ^ - ■ iv W*41 Thornapple Kellogg guard Gar Allison looks for help as he pulls up along the baseline in front of the Tigers’ Adam Brown during Tuesday night’s non-conference contest against Allegan. (Photo by Brett Bremer) shut down the Wildcat offense in the second half to earn a 62-55 victory. The Trojans outscored Wayland 28-18 in the sec­ ond half. Sisson had another 20P°*nt night, leading all scorers with 21 points. Thaler added len Points and ten rebounds for the Trojans, and Nate Manning tossed in nine points on three three’s. The Wildcats jumped to a 22-15 lead out of the §atc’ t>ul TK pulled to within three at the half. Wayland was led by Dan Dame’s 14 points. The Trojans are now 36 overall on the season and 2-4 in the Gold. TK will host North Pointe Christian Tuesday night, then start the second half of the conference season at home Friday night against Hastings. It'ailUH j dtas Al * •ill r Tlimia •f ^owilk £l Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads <1.1 * arts Does Everybody Know Your Business? 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I You having nothing to lose! | 5e K So �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 24, 2006/ Page 17 •II Scot boys starting to make | Local Knights of Columbus noise in Rainbow standings crowns free throw champs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Boys and girls from the The 2006 boys’ division a winner emerged. The 12-year-old boys Austin are champions It isn’t quite the Calzone Caledonia and Middleville took five shoot outs before Nick yet, but the Caledonia varsity Sprague (9), areas, ages 9 to 14 were bowling teams had a small (10), Joey Merwin defeated Jason named local champions of Anderson section of purple and gold the 2006 Knights of Imburgia (11), Austin Ford. Each of these winners painted fans cheering them Columbus Free Throw Merwin (12), Eric Pell on as they boys’ team Championship and have (13), and Mike Spencer will compete in the district avenged an early season tie competition to be held on earned the right to com­ (14). with Wayland at the Middle 4 at Dutton Each contestant was Feb. pete at the district level. Villa lanes Wednesday after­ Bishop Babcock allowed 15 free throw Elementary with an eye noon. Council #7341 in attempts in the contests. toward moving on the Last week was a big one Caledonia sponsored the Ties were settled by suc­ state and international lev­ for the Caledonia boys, who competition local at cessive rounds of five free els. edged closer to catching the Dutton Elementary throws per contestant until Grandville Bulldogs in the School. All youngsters O-K Rainbow South boys' ages 9 to 14 were eligible standings by topping the to participate. Bulldogs Monday and then ■ The 2006 champions in the Wildcats. the girls’ divisions are “They’re coming along,’’ I■ Torri Arnold (9-yearCaledonia head coach Steve olds), Chelsea Leask (10), Wiersum said of his boys. Kristina Scothorn (11), I “It’s a nice tight race going I :J and Samantha Ober (13). r* t ■ now. We won last year and -i ------- I it’d be nice to see them A■ SM <2 repeat (as conference cham­ pions).” Caledonia’s boys topped Wayland 26-4, led by games Leather, sunroof, low miles. of 228 from Ryan Howe, 204 s ' «* >7 ■■ ■ Biii from Chris Jamieson, and 195 by Ken Aldrich. The Caledonia’s Chris Jamieson fires the ball down the Scots led the Wildcats 8-2 alley as his teammates look on Wednesday evening at coming out of the Baker the Middle Villa Inn. Jamieson scored a 204 in his lone games to start the afternoon. full game against Wayland Wednesday. (Photo by Brett The Scots tied Wayland • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac Bremer) when they rolled against the 269-795-3318 • 616-891-8151 Wildcats at Airport Lanes in don’t include the Scots M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla O) o www.gavinchevy.com 24/7 championship in the per-conin Wayland early in the year. SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat. 8 to 1 CN (D <D “We didn't like that at ference tournament to open O SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8; Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. r• i 1 all,” said Aldrich. the season. v JL The Scot boys topped The Scots are 4-1-2 in the conference currently, having Grandville Monday, 16-14. WMtel also tied Byron Center. The Scots got four 200 J South Christian is the only games, including a 223 by *' —•=03 team to defeat the Scots so Howe, a 216 by Jamieson, a I 204 by Aldrich, and a 203 far this season. r ■rwr» ■■ The painted up classmates from Aaron Tuuk. Hirai ktotyt The Caledonia girls fell to were a nice addition to the r . r iW .7 strong group of support the Grandville Monday, 29-1. fl ft _ Laura Danielson had solid I> Scots already had starting the 1 ’' I kfl V *• r ■' •I.-'IW I • • * •* games of 154 and 155 for the season. •3?z This is our new style Scots and teammate Ashley ■ here,” said Wiersum. “Today Hartzel had her all-time high ** »n I11IS4 was the first time. That’s our game with a 173. Wayland also defeated the new cheering crowd. These r guys have been a little quiet, Caledonia girls Wednesday, i3 L I guess they're making 29-1. Danielson led the Scots so . ■ • MS -ll* 30 Years with games of 142 and 141. some noise now.” Fighting Scot Ryan M * the The Scots will host Caledonia trailed Howe rolled a 228 in his Experience Grandville boys in the conThornapple Kellogg at the j L team’s 26-4 victory over ference standings by two Mid-Villa on Wednesday Wednesday Wayland points heading into the this week, then travel to face afternoon in Middleville. 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We gave up a cou­ ple one-point matches, but (Caledonia is) a good team. Now we have to look at Middleville.” He thinks that is more important than worrying about an inexperienced Byron Center team that will visit Hastings this Wednesday. “Byron Center is young. They have a couple good kids in their line-up and they do a good job of coaching, but they're inexperienced right now,” said Goggins. The Scots could have put up more of a fight than they did. kWe lost to a quality team. $ % % 9s z fl z ,x Caledonia junior Justin Maxim (front) scores near fall points against Hastings’ Jeremy Rogers in the first period of their 119-pound bout Wednesday night. Maxim would score a second period pin, but it wasn’t enough as the Saxons earned a 43-28 victory in O-K Gold Conference action. (Photo by Brett Bremer) plain and simple,” said Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim. “We were without a couple of starters with injury and eligibility issues, but even with them in there (it would have been tough to beat the Saxons).” “Our kids wrestled hard.” Caledonia's winners and losers all wrestled hard, Connor Dahlberg was on his back early against the Saxons' undefeated 152pounder Steve Case, he man­ aged to keep his shoulders off the mat for nearly a peri­ od and a half before getting pinned. At 215 pounds, the Scots' Alex Ohlrich trailed 11-4 early in the third period and battled back to force the Saxons’ Mike Morehouse to hold on for an thrilling 18-14 decision. Caledonia had its own share of winners on the night, just not enough. Justin Maxim (119), Tylor Cook (135), and Michael Schaibly (275) all won by pin for Caledonia. Other Fighting * The Rays are getting longer! The Veals are getting better! ■ * flr W* v- ^5* & WO I_ . ——i ^7 03 Chevy K1500 Pickup 4x4, only 37K miles. s 19,995 Scot winners were Andrew Schaibly who took a 10-9 decision at 189 pounds, Tyler McCoy who took a 1910 major decision at 140, and Tyler Bowden who won 6-5 at 125-pounds. for Other winners Hastings sincluded Rusty Burgdorf (130), Lee Selby Scot senior Alex Ohlrich fights to break the grip of Hastings junior Mike Morehouse in the second period of their 215-pound match. The two battled back and forth until the clock finally ran out with Morehouse leading 1814- (Photo by Brett Bremer) (145), Ashtin King (160), Kyle Quada (171), Matt Watson (103), and R.J. Morgan (112). Burgdorf and Selby won by default at their weight classes. Morgan, Watson, and Quada all won by pin. Hastings is 3-0 in the league currently and the Trojans are 2-1. The Scots are 1-2, but the two losses are to Hastings and TK. Caledonia will will host Hamilton this Wednesday in conference action. The Hawkeyes are coming off a victory over TK last week. The Scots have some pos­ itive imomentum heading into that dual, after winning their own 10-team H.J. Maxim Memorial team wrestling tournament Saturday. Herman Joseph Maxim had followed Caledonia's wrestling programs begin­ ning in the early 1970's. He got involved when coach Maxim started wrestling for Caledonia and he stayed involved and contributed in many ways to Caledonia’s wrestling program before passing away in 2001. Caledonia faced Caledonia East faced Kentwood in the finals, after both teams won their fiveteam pools to start the day. and topped the Falcons 4238. “East Kentwood is a qual­ ity team and I am proud of r1 T I CAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 • 891-8151 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla 06625101 ,,a J $1$ j jeis^ everyone that wrestled on the A- varsity team Saturday,” said coach Maxim. Going undefeated for Caledonia on the day were Justin Maxim, Bowden, Cook, and McCoy. Caledonia also had its ‘B’ team compete at Northview Saturday, and the B-team showed improvement. Others winning matches on the day for Caledonia were Micah Steiner, Nick Cramer, Sam Nietling, Ryan DeVries, Trevor Polmanteer, Dahlberg, Andrew Dykehouse, Brandon Grinage, Tyler Ohlrich, Andrew Schaibly, Alex Ohlrich, and Michael Schaibly. AI I n.IsP* j AJPI Inta 1 B I w Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 8 to 1 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8; Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. ! I Graphics Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 “•hl > ^4 p. a fl j - Fin % V lW & �The Sun and News. Middleville, January 24, 2006 Page 19 Hawkeye matmen edge TK by seven Thomapple Kellogg suf­ fered its first O-K Gold Conference defeat since falling to Hastings at the end of the 2003-04 season, night Wednesday nicht at Hamilton. The host Hawkeyes edged the Trojans 40-33. Hamilton earned four pins in the match and Trojans defaulted at 145 pounds to help create the final seven point margin. The Trojans fought to stay in the match with five pins of their own. Winning by pin for the Trojans were Kyle Dalton at 112, Justin Lewis at 125, Mark Brown at 135, Travis Young at 171, and Derrick Brock at 215. For Sale $99 AMISH LOG ___ BED w/ Complete, mattress, queen sell! Must used. never (517)719-8062 TK only had one wrestler I 80 YARDS/BERBER CARbrand finish successfully in a match beige. PET: beige, (bought, never used). Stall on •A that didn’t end in a pin, Mike roll. New $800 - sell $295. Munjoy at 275 pounds who (517)204-0600 topped the Hawkeyes’ Todd Stoel 6-5. A KING SIZE pillow top TK will look to turn things mattress set, new in original •J !t direction in wrapper; includes deluxe back in the right ‘-4 Cost, $LI 50 sacrifice the league ;at Way land Wednesday night, as they | $350. (616)366-2709 prepare for the final O-K HEAD Gold Conference dual with | AMISH STYLE board and queen pillow top Hastings Feb. 1. In between those two bat- mattress. New never used; must sell $275 (616)291-1672 ties, the Trojans will be a part of the Lakewood Invitational FIREWOOD MAPLE AND on Saturday. cherry; $50 a level some TK is now 2-1 in the con­ you haul. load truck ference, tied with Hamilton (269)948-7921 for second place behind 3-0 Hastings. HOUSE FULL OF FURNITORE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 Wayland tops Scot spikers in three The Caledonia varsity girls’ volleyball team fell to 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference Thursday as it was topped by Wayland three games to none. The Wildcats topped the Scots 25-16, 25-22, 25-19. Caledonia’s Taryn Parker and Kayla Wilson tied for the team lead with seven kills each. Ashley Nevelle had 22 assists for the Scots. ‘ Wayland was led by Fclica II b a® •ri fife * fe a!® 7 . Ik fe K 2 Ki '■nil I is t jh; Just North of Middleville on M-37, 15 minutes from Gun Lake ihbbta Now Featuring our New Micro Pub •hi uthM1 W tai ta taiaSal •h ntafeMkl “Where people meet and friendships grow" Home of the 31 Item Soup, Salad & Sundae Bar * 4 Early Bird Specials only $6.95 Mon. - Thurs., 4-6 pm - ^,::zzz ■'-_ • ' V >:• tost MONDAY B & B NIGHT. 2 BURRITOS ... $11.95 Ml 111 — a llrf * Plus... $1.95 MICRO BEER PINT r Plus Tty one of our “New, All-You-Can Eat Dinner Specials! Tucsday ............................................... 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The win, coupled with Wayland’s Jost to Thomapple Kellogg, put the Scots alone in second place in the O-K Gold Conference standings at 4-2 behind 6-0 South Christian at the mid­ way point of the season. The Sailors are 9-0 overall and the Scots just 5-5, but Caledonia isn't ready to just play for second place in the league just yet. “I think our goal and our mission right now is to take care of our own business,” said Caledonia head coach Weis. “We have to do what we can do and that would be to go into South Christian, we’ve actually played belter on the road, and knock South Christian off. We'd have to play awfully, awfully well and maybe someone else can beat them too. “I guess second place is great in checkers, but we want to get the job done at the highest level.” The Scots head to South Christian this Friday night. They were close to the highest level” of play last Friday when they knocked off the ulldogs. The Caledonia defense held Byron Center to just 9-of-48 field goal attempts. The Bulldogs were just 4-of-33 from the field in the first half and 5-of-24 in the second. A small spurt in the first quarter got the Bulldogs their only lead of the night at 10-9. Caledonia went on an 11point run to take control of the ball game. Caledonia’s Devan Jennings (33) just gets a shot up and in over the fingertips of Byron Center’s Blane Sluiter in the second half Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia didn't have the shooting troubles the Bulldogs did. Caledonia hit 51-percent of its shots from the field, and outrebounded the Bulldogs 37-21. Those two stats helped the Scots overcome foul trouble to starting junior point guard Logan Weis and starting sen­ i°r center Max Larson, Despite missing time in the second half, Larson fin­ ished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and two blocked shots. Isaac Mulvihill added 12 points for Caledonia and Logan Weis and Devan Jennings had eight •14 each. Jordan Hoke paced the Bulldogs with 17 points. Hoke was 4-of-10 from the field, but 8-of-l 1 at the foul line. Aggressive drives to the basket that resulted in Caledonia fouls kept the Bulldogs in the ball game for a while. Byron Center hit 20-of-29 foul shots in the contest. I coach Scott Weis makes his way down the bench congratulating players, ending with Tyler Corson as the Scots close in on a 60-41 victory at Byron Center Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ryan Dilree sparked the Bulldogs to a six-point run early in the second half that cut Caledonia's lead to 3227, but the Scots countered with a ten-point run of their own. “Offensively, we were a lot more patient than we have been,” said coach Weis. “Be patient” was a phrase he shouted over and over again at his players in the second half, and obviously they heard him. The win was a big lift, GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc especially after suffering a 45-44 loss to Covenant Christian at home on Tuesday night. 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Tagging is graffiti of letters and sym­ . •I bols painted by gang mem­ I bers marking their territory. Leaf encouraged anyone At the last WinterFest in 2003, there was a station to pick up warm soup or hot bev- who sees this kind of “tag­ erages. A committee is working on having something similar offered on Saturday, ging” to take a picture of it, notify the police and then Feb. 18. paint over it. He asked that the community try to cover up “tagging” within 24 hours. There was also some kind of incident last Sunday involving a group under investigation to see if it is gang related. Leaf asks the community not to ignore this threat and help the department “nip ral elements of cold, ice, games this year, planned by by Patricia Johns See GRAFFITI, page 2 snow and wind can pick up Catherine Beyer from the Staff Writer The annual WinterFest an application at local busi­ Thornapple Area Parks and celebration returns to the nesses for the “Polar Dip” or Recreation Committee. Providing musical enter­ Gun Lake area Saturday, “Polar Splash” (this depends Feb. 18, with lots of activi­ on whether there is ice or tainment will be Thornapple not). Valley Church praise leader ties for children and adults. There will be a story teller, Those who want to test See WINTERFEST, page 14 a petting zoo, pony rides and their mettle against the natu- tfA spsie .de1! on * ■ r Polar Dip applications available WinterFest plans child-centered activities I mIT Barry County sheriff Dar Leaf shows members of the Middleville Village Council examples of “tagging.” Suspect probed in series of area chuch break-ins idslso nuD 1 .dsH di zsi) orlT n lied J ■ I A man being sought for questioning in connection with a string of recent breakins of area churches was detained by the Grand Rapids Police Department Monday, Jan. 23. Brent Wilson Richards, 34, of Grand Rapids was arraigned in the 61st District Court on a charge of receiv- ing and concealing stolen property. His bond was set at $25,000. Richards was arrested by the Kent County Sheriff's Department in November for one count of home invasion second degree. He was accused of burglarizing a home in the 1000 block of Sargent Ave SE, Ada Township. He received a $10,000 bond for that offense and bonded out of jail. Detectives continue to question Richards to deter­ mine if he is connected to any of the recent break-ins of area churches, including the See BREAK-IN, page 5 Water System Improvements coming to Middleville this year by David T. Young I They're going to the Big Dance Paige Christman from Allegan (left), a certified Jazzercise instructor at Baker Elementary in Wayland, and Bonnie Slayton of Yankee Springs Township, an ive arts facilitator and Wyoming Public Schools art teacher, will be on expressive Ford Field in Detroit during halftime of the Super Bowl Feb. 5. They will be part of a group participating in the halftime show as free-form dancing fans of the Rolling Stones. Editor The Village of Middleville plans to make some improvements on its water system later this year and it'll get some help from the county. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night agreed to issue bonds for about $1.42 million to fund the project. The county is being used under State Act 185 because it has an invest­ ment rating and the village does not. Jim White, attorney for bond counsel Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones, said the interest rate would be 1 5/8 percent for 20 years. Bendzinski & Co. ot Detroit will be financial I advisor for the project and engineers will be Williams & See WATER, page 2 In This Issue • Yankee Springs ZBA members wrestle with several proposals • CHS Players to perform HONK! • Deadline to win lunch with author is Friday • Blood drive set Thursday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 7 • Roberta Aldrich sheds 180 pounds J * �Page 2/The Sun and Newt. Mtddtevffie January 31.2006 ‘Red Hat Weekend’ |TK Future Growth Task Force meets slated at Bay Pointe by Patricia Johns Michigan is home to more than IjDOO Red Hat Society chapters and Bay Pointe Inn Ac Restaurant on histone Gun Lake has become a popular lunch location fur many of the ladies Coming up March 24-26, Bay Pointe Inn will go one step further with a “Red Hat Weekend.” The weekend package will includes two nights' accomnxxlatKins with a welcome wine and appeti/er reception Friday on evening. Participants will receive a Red Hal Goodie Bag with local shopping coupons There will be a continental breakfast, lunch buffet with fashion show organized by the Sea Shanty and $15 din­ ner credit on Saturday; and Sunday brunch There will be an aftemexm tea party; and pajama party with movies and popcorn. All weekend guests also will have use of the indcxrr pcx»l. whirlpool and fitness facili­ ties. Prices for lodging pack ages arc available by calling Bay Pointe at 888-GUNLAKE or log on to www.baypoinleinn.com I Any local Red Hal Lady I who wants to take part in I Saturday’s (March 25) activ- I ities. without the lodging can | do so for just $35 per person This one-day ticket includes all arts and crafts. Saturday's lunch buffet and fashion show, tea parts and the Red Hat Goodie Bag. Space is limited for the one-day tick­ ts; reservations are suggest- | ed. On “Red Hat Tuesdays.” Bay Pointe will offer lunch | specials for Red Harters The first “Red Hat Tuesday” will be on March 28. Advanced reservations arc requested. Bay Pointe Inn & I Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant is a 38-room bou I tique property located at 11456 Marsh Road in Shelbyville. For reservations, call K88-GUN LAKE or log on to www.baypointemn.com. For more about the Red Hat Society, log on to www.redhatMxzicty.org Staff Writer About 40 area residents and Thomapple Kellogg School staff members met Thursday. Jan. 19, io begin future planning for the Thomapple Kellogg school district, Superintendent Kevin Konarska and McFall Principal Bill Rich chaired the meeting The Future Growth Task Force heard a review of the current configuration. TK schools have adopted a cam­ pus approach. The McFall building is for kindergarten and first grade with the Thomapple Kellogg spon­ sored pre-schools are in the ™omappk Kellogg Learning ( en,er adjacent to McFall Ixc Elementary houses second and third grades. Some of the classes are The committee will con­ “looped.” where students stay sider how many transitions with the same teacher for students make in the K-12 both •4 adcs Page houses years The effect on configu­ fourth and fifth grades The ration on transportation costs middle school in for sixth, also will be considered. This seventh and eighth grades 4 will include how far students The high school has ninth will have to travel if a new through 12th grades There is building is built away from an alternative high school the existing campus. As population numbers housed in the Learning Center. become available .the com­ Thomapple Kellogg High mittee wtU review* 4m mny School students also can take *sfu<3cnls stu3cols will be <ghroTl J at additional classes through each* pradr 1cscL what dual enrollment and <he ffMfflifitron? ^^flicWons ’ flTTs fms lias ha? for Michigan Virtual High course offerings and instruc­ School. tional grouping. Rich reviewed seme of the The group will discuss configuration issues, includ­ ways to ensure that students ing which grades should be move smoothly through the grouj J together in one system, in terms of both aca­ school and how many grades demics and social and emo­ should be in one school and tional adjustment. how many classrooms per The possibility of all-day grade. kindergarten receiving state financial support will impact discussions on facilities and teaching. Konarska said he wants the group to consider the impact of the local economy9 in the schools. This past fall, the district gained about 30 stu­ dents but out-migration of families leav ing the area defi­ I nitely had an impact on the growth of the school populabon. * The group plans to meet again in February and will divide into throe subgroups. One will focus on elementary education, another on second­ ary education and the third on including infrastructure, buildings, buses, technology, the auditorium and the pool. For more information about this future planning, call Konarska at 795-3313. 4 'i iv « & * I GRAFFITI, continued from page 1 WATER, continued from page 1 Works of Grand Rapids Middleville Village Manager Ron Howell noted that repayment would be made through revenue col­ lected from the existing waler system. White said the bonds may be issued in two different phases, once in June for the majority of the project and again in September for the wells. The County Board adopt- February 10,11, 17,18, 24,25 at the Middle Villa Inn call for rwervaoons 269-7953640 ,__ _ An Old Fashion Melodrama L Ik cd a resolution on a 7-0 vote to move forward, with Michael Callton absent. Howell told commission­ ers, “On behalf of the rate payers and the Village of Middleville, we thank you very much. The improvements planned include the village’s water tank. Middleville about a decade ago was tout­ ed as having the best tasting water in the state. 1-800-845-5269 O0S751M » Ik rt (a* Muri ifcn ■ni tn it n -t ta» w. B In lhese are People Symbols used tn tagging. (Symbols courtesy of the Dade County, Florida sheriff’s department.) These are folk symbols used in tagging. (Symbols * courtesy of the Dade County, Florida sheriff's depart­ ment.) gang activity in the bud.” He suggested that several gangs arc possibly involved, based on the graffiti that was seen. Gangs suspected of being in the area include the Vice Lords and the Vato Locos from Mexico. Graffiti which has been linked to gangs includes ornate lettering, crowns, pitchforks, stars both fiveand six-pointed, swirls and Leaf also talked about some of the ways the Delton schools and the community combatted gangs in the past. Students who used gang symbols on notebooks or papers would have them con­ fiscated. The wearing of gang clothing was also noted. Leaf said. “I am not trying to panic the community, but gangs can be a serious prob­ lem which I want to elimi­ nate.” Eric Proseus, assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg High School, said. We talk individually with IK Caledonia Community Schools Young 5's & Kindergarten Registration Caledonia Community Schools are taking registrations for Fall 2006 Kindergarten and Young 5’s classes. If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1.2006, please contact Michele or Sarah at the Administration office for a registration packet at 891-8185 or email at kdgenroll@caledonia.k 12.mi.us If you currently have elementary children in the district please contact the elementary building secretary where your children attend for a registration packet. Packets are also available at Duncan Lake B Early Childhood Center. (]?? I --- - _ -1 flags. A second gang often will paint over the first gang’s markings. The sheriff warned the Vilage Council that if any gangs move in. this could lead to more crime, greater drug activity, more teen pregnancy and more vio­ lence. Officer Jones added that when there have been gangs in the area, it has led to deaths. Jones said that it is more appropriate to consider young people modeling themselves on gang mem­ bers as “gang gonnabes” instead of “gang wannabes.” students wearing ‘colors.’ Our dress code docs not allow the wearing of ban­ danas and baseball caps dur­ ing school.” Council member Dan Parker asked about painting over the graffiti if it is on pri­ vate property and notifying insurance agencies. Leaf said. “Take a picture, talk to the owner and paint over it. Worry about the insurance later.” Village President Lon Myers thanked Leaf and pledged the village’s help. rut irrit A presents at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE UMS ^01 ■Free ;l.‘a * I Mill Hi 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml(across from the fire station) Friday, Feb. 3 at 7PM rnaay Sat., Feo. 4 at 3PM & 7PM Sun., Feb. 5 at 3PM Friday, Feb. 10 at 7PM Sat., Feb. 11 at 3PM & 7PM Sun., Feb. 12 at 3PM Tickets: Adults $9; Seniors/Students $8; Children 12 & under $7 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR Made powiblc with \uppi»n of Michigan Council for Am an £1L C ultural aflatrv and Am Council of Greater Landing. Inc. sc i �The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31,2006/ Page 3 JI S\i T Yankee Springs ZBA members wrestle with several proposals by Patricia Johns *- H'- F v a I ' **’■ I K5 'S sss The High School Players will present HONK! this weekend at the Caledonia Fine Arts Center. Pictured in the play are (from left) Katie Schenk (Downy), Julianne Erno (Fluff) Laura Hillen (Billie), Scott Pell (Drake), Scott Miller (Cat), Andy West (Turkey), Genelle Schedlbauer (Maureen), and Julia Van Laar (Ida). Erik Jacobson (Ugly) is in the foreground. CHS Players to perform HONK! evening with a 1:30 pm Saturday matinee. The musical comedy, which is based on the chil­ dren's classic "The Ugly Duckling," will delight the audience as they watch a gawky duckling find the beauty within himself. Advance tickets may be by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia High The School Players will be per­ HONK! forming this Thursday through Saturday at the Caledonia Fine Arts Center in the high school. The performances are scheduled for 7:30 pm each purchased for $5, otherwise tickets will be sold at the door for $6. Advance tickets are currently being sold at the Box Office from 2 until 6 p.m. daily. To order tickets, contact the Box Office at 891-6207. Free food distributing is Feb. at Alto library Linfield Ave. Due to funding cuts at the Federal Government level, we must put a temporary hold on any additional clients for the CSFP pro- The monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program distribution will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 (one hour only) p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Alto Public Library, 606 f -■ ••:TESCII to iiifi e !s« HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com Downtown Hastings on State St. DIGITAL SOUND 945-SHOW 0NO PASSES Free drink refills A 25t corn refills SM0/IWS&7WG f/MFS Jo ©BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE (PG-13) It* J 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:20, 9:30 JO ©UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION (R) © J 12:15, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:45 x«*» 5®H00DWINKED(PG) £ Djttf ■ 12:25, 2:25, 4:30, 6:50, 9:00 J GLORY ROAD (PG) 12: ,2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 COUPON - s ■’’’ 0:8^ ** iS**! <■* r IP ZOozDRINK if with $2.50 purchase I >0 of 46oz. bag of o buttery popcorn MARCH 31.2006 XT | ’’ftSTDEiL, in cNewsletter at ____ L------- - wwwhastin^sTcom --------- | The Middleville Heritage Day Committee is starting to meet once again in prepara­ tion for the festival next September. “As with all small groups, we would love to have new members,” group member Fran French says. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the activity room of & r -- i WE TALK COLOR! $ J ! 111 1 I w ■ sw - Book your free consultation today! The fd YOUR k FULL SERVICE ■ SALON 1 06625240 gram. Those whose registration is current and have been reg­ ularly receiving monthly See FOOD, page 5 Hertitage Day 2006 planning starts Feb. ,1*.'“ r You Talk Valentines Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Jan. 23 wrestled with cases dealing with right of way incursions, differ­ ences in the site plan present­ ed to the township for approval of a residential dwelling that does not match these plans, and a variance from side yard set backs for a third dwelling. In the first case, attorney Benham R. Wrigley Jr., speaking for John Scholten, discussed the retaining wall at 616 Arhana Crest. He said the retaining wall which does encroach on the right of way is necessary to stabilize the land and control runoff. During discussion, the ZBA considered whether changing the grade during the house construction creat­ ed the difficulty and whether removing the wall would create more problems. ZBA member Mary Cook tried to reach a “happy medi­ um,” but her motion failed. The board approved a motion to remove the wall and to restore grading to pro­ hibit runoff. Attorney Michael TerBeek then spoke on behalf of Daniel and Joy Herrema and in favor of a variance on the number of stories in their nearly com- Studio 9954 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 (616) 891-1272 3don. Inc. LIfa Colour &. Superb Stifle Carveth Village. French says, “If anyone would like to join our com­ mittee and help with the planning of events, I urge them to come to the meet­ ing.” She also may be reached via e-mail at middlevilleheritagedays@yahoo.com or by phone at 795-9414. This year’s Heritage Day will be the 15th annual cele­ bration. For several years now the festivities have been on a Saturday in September. The date for 2006 is Sept. 9. This year, the primary objective will be to put all of the activities in or as close to the downtown area as is pos­ sible. “We hope to fill the streets downtown with basketball players and vintage cars and motorcycles,” French says. The committee also is planning for the return of the craft show and food vendors as well. “Anyone interested in helping plan the event or to see what new ideas are brought up for improving the festivities, should attend the meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Carveth Village,” invites French. pleted home at 12371 Bay View Drive. Actually the attorney tried to convince the ZBA that a variance was not necessary for what he admitted was a very large house and that four floors equals two sto­ ries. Complicating this case is that the site plan for this home, which was approved on Feb. 23, 2005, showed two stories and an eaves height of 20 feet. However, the building plans which were submitted to PCI Code Inspections for permit approval do not match. Now the substantially completed home is valued at $1.7 million, up from the amount of $275,00 on the site plan. The eaves height is much higher than that in the site plan. The Harremas decided to complete their attic for a room with a wet bar, which would allow them to take advantage of the view and have added decorative win­ dows and galleries. The home also includes a fin­ ished walk out basement. The request for a variance for this home was denied. The homeowners must cover at least 50 percent of the walkout basement so it will not be a story but will still be able to provide walk-out access to the home. Then the See ZBA, page 14 Caledonia American Legion #305 s? 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Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 $39,900 Mary 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5 :30 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 tj I ■I > �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship......................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ............................................ 10:35 a.m. Sunday School............................................................ 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ................................................. 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 11 A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim Douglas G. ’* Sunday Morning Worship Senrice.............. 11: • • a.m. Sunday Evening Service.... 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 8175 Broadmoor Caledonia Rev. Michael Stowell. Lead Pastor Bob Wollam, Assistant Pastor Joe Cipcic, Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www.brightside.org CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) February 5: Communion Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ■I Ch erryV^lley PRESBY T E RI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world for 'Kids' of all a?es 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morniny Celebration 10:30-11:30 am z K/ub Connection Currently meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Nuwryavailable throughout [veryone u welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church 2045 68th r CHRISTIAN 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 10 AM Sunday Morning Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 698-9660 DRW St SE 698-3170 God's Antidote for Anger and Hurt -7 - St " 9:3Oa, 11:OOa www.CornerChurch.org Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship......................................................... 6:00p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH 9:00 a.m c ............................. Worship Service WAYFARER^ COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary •It 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) c lx K*H w L*""‘ Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www,wayfarercc.org www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church WHITNEYVILLE “The Family of God for All People” I5 tt (I Bible Church V Sunday Worship Experience 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org I Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-92 A Place For YOU! Pastor Paul M. Hillman - Freeport - 175 Cherry Peace Church Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am Life Walk 11:00 am L Middleville -111 Church Street “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" » (#>•4 Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) C urrently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Ij 4:00 pm 9:30 am Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 9:45 a.m......................Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m •• Traditional Service Loving God. Loving People Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 1 ' I 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Living Hope Assembly of God 708 W. Main Street 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 and Sunday School Nursery available during services Office 616-891-8688 Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 A Place of Refuge 8 30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia J tTlje (Bib tEime jRfletfjobtet (OurcI) Leighton Church day ofyour week CHURCH Sr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm Phone 891-9259 Sunday the best Mew Life 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Make Pastor Robert Gerke Sunday School 110 for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street i www.stpaulcaledonia.org 9: JJ a.m. or 10:30 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 'X X id1 Sunday Services Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling M-37 at 100th St. O P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Sunday Worship: Church Office: (616)891-1512 in Irving) Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH M-37 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 A Church for today’s world Spirit-filled family Church. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor mile off SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) ..............................9:45 a.m. ........................... 11:00 a.m. .............................. 6:00 p.m. ..............6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Sunday Worship ................................ 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” ' •• Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... Sunday School.................................................. 9:45 a.m. Word of Life Clubs.................. Sunday Morning Worship............... 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Service Times: Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles (Contemporary, Casual, Non-denominational) •. son, Visitation 6:45 p.m. a place to belong...a place to become % Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer CHURCH A 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor 2 miles east of M-37 COMMUNITY Middleville Wesleyan Church FIRST BAPTIST $ inlil •i O£55 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...............................6:00 p.m. Family Supper .............................................5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group . ................................. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ............... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 Ik* folio �* Deadline to win lunch with author is Friday by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer There is still time to enter an essay contest for students in fifth through twelfth grades to win lunch with author Gary Schmidt. The deadline for entry is Friday. The contest is part of the Barry County Reads pro­ gram, which this year select­ ed Schmidt’s “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy.” Essays should describe a personal experience involv­ ing discrimination, or stu­ dents can write as if they are in the shoes of someone who has been discriminated against. Essays can be about any form of discrimination: race, age, gender, etc. The length of the essays is a max­ imum of 200 words. Essays can be submitted to the V & 1 ss J' V 4 • ; libraries in Barry County until Feb. 3. The top three contestants will have the opportunity to have lunch with Schmidt, the author of “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy,” on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the County Seat in Hastings. Libraries participating in Barry County Reads are the Delton District Library, the Dowling Public Library, the Freeport District Library, Hastings Public Library, George W. Spindler w. Memorial Library, Putnam Public Library and the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. throughout Libraries Barry County have copies of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, the first book selected this year in the BREAK-IN, continued from page 1-----------------------------I 4:3 J jBm • wNOUCO®• $ Mis tool. X’l.• . l IM I 'I? TH0K.W BIBLE CM Bostwick Lake Church, 7979 Belding Road NE; Grace Community Church, 4435 Cannonsburg NE; Corinth Reformed Church, 129 100th St. SE; and the Holy Family Church Catholic of Caledonia, at 9669 Kraft Ave SE. There is no indication that the break-ins are related, other than the time sequence. The Kent County Sheriffs Department is continuing its investigation and would appreciate any information about the incidents. Detectives are working very closely with the Grand Rapids Police Department detectives and will present their case to the prosecutor's office when completed. Engagements ppfctaW titaifeat ■aSS.fifc 4» * < * 9^*$ rz J v!|vW bi 1t [ I '4 Ml as® t '<>■ - <1 13 Sr . -* 1 * ♦ cw nr • idi I**/ * t 4d f f |ir MP y * ■ z ■ ■ "x - boxes will not be removed from the program. Clients who have missed three consecutive months, or have neglected to re-certify in a timely manner will be removed from the active list. Call Cherie Reed, communi­ ty service specialist at (616) 336-4188 to be added to the waiting list until an opening is available. Coordinator Dick Spiegel said, “We regret having to take this action and hope that the situation will be resolved shortly! Please contact your representative local renresentative to encourage support for your local CSFP program.” For any other information, call Spiegel at (616) 8919364 or e-mail at spiegel- Dickinson-Venton McMurray-Schmidt 111* j * ' 1 We pleased to are announce the engagement of Beth Dickinson to Nathan Venton. ’ ieth is the daughter of Tom and Kim Dickinson of Lansing. She is a 2001 graduate of Waverly High School, a 2005 graduate of Cornerstone University, and is currently employed in Kentwood. Nathan is the son of Ed Venton of Kentwood and of Venton Nancy Middleville. He is a 1999 graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School, a 2004 graduate of Cornerstone University and is in his final year at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The two are planning to get married late spring of 2006, in Lansing. If God 7 Barry County Reads pro­ gram. Barry County Reads invites area residents to read and discuss the book selec­ tion this year before (or after) the visit by Schmidt at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, for a book signing and reception. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy is a Newberry Honor Book. Schmidt is a professor at Calvin College and has writ­ ten several books . The book highlights a friendship between Lizzie Bright Griffin, who lives on an island off the Maine coast inhabited by the descendants of former slaves, and Turner Buckminster, the son of a minister. Check with local libraries on other book discussions planned in Barry County. In addition this year there is an “A one book, one coun­ ty” reading program for chil­ dren at the Caledonia Public Library which is part of the County Library Kent System. This year children will be reading “Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher. There will be a discussion of both books at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Caledonia Public Library. FOOD, continued from page 3 — Vicki Robert and McMurray of Freeport wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonny McMurray to Mark Schmidt, the son of Mark and Cathy Schmidt of West Olive, The bride-elect is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University. The groom-elect is a graduate of Allendale High School and attended Grand Valley State University and is currently self-employed . (BizStream) A June 10, 2006 wedding is being planned in the beautifully landscaped yard of the groom’s parents. The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31,2006/ Page 5 •II -r urf- »■ toWl ) ! Some say He’s everywhere, in everything. Others believe He’s far away in heaven, minding His own business. If God is always with us, why is He so hard to find? Could it be that our “spiritual eyesight” heeds a little adjusting? If you can’t see God, maybe it’s time for a closer look. * Join us at Peace Church, where we’re learning to sharpen our vision in a sixweek campaign based on the book, God Is Closer Than You Think, by John Ortberg. Learning to see God will be the focus of our morning messages and will also drive our small group discussions. 4 ♦ SUNDAYS erc@aoi.com. For February 5 - March 12 everything Morning Worship Services 8:30 AM • 11:00 AM from n *4 A- co o CM ID CM CD 8 business C3K(1S 3X1(1 brochures call J-Ad Graphics 11 (269) 945-9554 * Peace Church 6950 Cherry Valley Road Middleville • Ml • 49333 * (616) 89i-si19 www.peacechurch.ee Jr * 1 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. January 31,2006 Marion /. (Wieringa) Martin MIDDLEVILLE - Marion I. (Wieringa) Martin, age 90, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, peacefully, January 28, 2006. Marian was bom on in 1915 August 15, MIDDLEVILLE - Fem S. Scott Thome, Kimberly Bell, Middleville, the daughter of Doyle, age 88, of Brandon (Trish) Holmes, Albert and Bertha (Jahnke) Middleville, passed away in Michelle and Sherry Wieringa. the loving arms of Jesus on Swelnis; four great grand­ She was raised in Thursday, January 26, 2006. children; sisters-in-law, Middleville and attended Fern was born March 31. Lillian Pepper, Geraldine Middleville schools, gradu­ 1917 to Emery and Nina Zugel, Dolores Bleam, ating in 1933. She attended Pepper of Moline. Sharon (James) Babcock, Western Michigan Teacher On June 3, 1938 she mar­ Evelyn Doyle and Arlene College. Her first teaching ried Joseph Doyle of Doyle; several nieces, job was in Quincy where she Freeport. nephews; her special friends met Ross. In 1941 the couple moved and wonderful caring care­ She was married to Ross to Elkhart, IN, where they givers. Martin on June 12, 1940. lived for six years before Preceding her in death They lived in Quincy and moving to Middleville. were her husband Joseph and Middleville, Meridian. Fem worked with her hus­ many friends. Family time her brother, Merland Pepper. Mississippi and Houston, band raising chickens and was a cherished time of her Funeral services were held Texas. life. turkeys on their farm. on Monday, January 30, Marion resided in Fem had a strong Christian 2006 at the First Baptist She enjoyed singing, play­ Middleville after Ross ’ ing her guitar and organ. For faith and was a member of Church of Middleville with B death. many years she was a mem­ the First Baptist Church of Pastor Douglas Beason offi­ ber of the Moline Kitchen Middleville. ciating. Interment was at Mt. Three daughters survive Hope Cemetery, Middleville, Band. Lorraine (Donald) She enjoyed crocheting her, Memorial contributions and was a great cook who Thome of Wayland, Sandra may be made to the First The Thornapple Players Holmes-Stanard (Gordon Baptist loved to try new recipes. Church of will have an informational Stanard) of Caledonia, Fern could make you smile Middleville. public meeting at 7 p.m. next Colleen (Paul) Swelnis of with her quick wit. She Arrangements by the Tuesday on auditions for the Middleville; grandchildren, enjoyed socializing with her Beeler Funeral Home. upcoming musical, member­ ship, fundraising and other ways to become involved with the adult-based commu­ CALEDONIA - John D. Sarah, Dewey Jr., Rebecca, Holy Family Catholic nity theater group. (a.k.a. Hans) Schreuder, age Kirsten, Carl, Jessie, Natalie, Church, 9669 Kraft with Fr. The meeting will be held 76, of Caledonia went to be Mathew, Cassondra; his sis­ David LeBlanc presiding. Feb. 7 at the COA, located at with his Lord on Monday, ter, Roxsandra Schwartz; Interment Lakeside 320 W. Woodlawn in January 23, 2006. niece, Deborah (Jerry) Arms; Cemetery. Hastings. All post high He was preceded in death nephew, Tim Schwartz. A Vigil Service was held on school-aged adults are wel­ by his parents, John and John started his adult life a Friday. come to attend. Guyla; brother, Daniel; a dairy farmer and that pas­ The family suggests Auditions for the musical brother-in-law, Robert sion was always in his heart memorial contributions be "Sugar," based on the screenSchwartz. and soul. made to Holy Family He is survived by his He served proudly during Building Fund. fiancee and beloved friend, the Korean War and was a Condolences may be sent Mary Ellen Hathaway; his member of the Dorr online at www.mkdfuneralchildren, Lory (Dennis) American Legion and a past home.com. Jones of FL, Louie (Virginia) member of the North Dorr Tickets for the Gun Lake Arrangements by Schreuder, Dixie Gannon, VFW. Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Winterfest oldies rock ’n roll Dewey Schreuder; grand­ trivia quiz Saturday night, Funeral services for John Funeral Home (Caledonia) children, Aimee, Rachel, were held on Saturday at Feb. 18, are available at Bay Pointe Restaurant and J-Ad Graphics. Give a memorial that can go on forever Cost is $10 per person for those who wish to simply watch the contest and $20 for each player who intends to compete as part of a teams or as an individual. There will be a cash bar and dinner will be available at Bay Pointe, the site of the event. Muchies and snacks will be provided. 1 The individual champion will win a stay in a suite at the Bay Pointe Inn and each member of the team champi­ (7 on will get a room at the inn. The contest is a sort of “ Name That Tune ” battle K i j between teams and individu­ A als, with proceeds going to Gun Lake Winterfest, the United Church of Wayland and Bay Pointe. The team competition is expected to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Bay < |V Pointe. Those planning to attend are urged to come an I hour early to purchase dinner I and prepare for the evening’s I I IQ festivities, which will cap off g, I FIRST SERVICE WITH JENNIFER* I § the return this year of the Gun Lake Winterfest cele­ „' Offer expires 2-28-06 1 bration. To purchase tickets to be a *Offering color, perms, haircuts, waxing, pedicures spectator, call Bay Pointe at and facials. (269) 672-8111 or J-Ad 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Graphics at (269) 945-9554. Hours: Those who want to put Caledonia, Ml 49316 Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-8 together a team should call Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-4 616.891.HAIR (4247) emcee David T. Young at the J-Ad Graphics phone num­ FJ irrrif?/ I. ber so appropriate arrange- Fern S. Doyle B She also taught at Quincy High School, and Lamar High School in Mississippi as an English and Latin teacher. She was a member of the Middleville United Church and Methodist Hastings Country Club. She enjoyed golfing, play­ ing cards, sewing and cross­ word puzzles. Marion loved spending time with her family and her 1•itsitive attitude influenced many. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ross Martin, and her parents, Albert and Bertha Wieringa. She is survived by her children, Larry R. (Bonnie) Martin of Goshen. Indiana, Dennis (Patricia) Martin of Atlanta. Georgia, Douglas (Sharon) Martin of Meridian, Mississippi, Marilyn (Dennis) Whitney, Middleville; 15 grandchil­ dren; 15 great grandchildren; one brother, Edward (Katie) Wieringa of Middleville; one brother-in-law, Nelson (Mary Jeanette) Martin of Middleville; one brother-inlaw, Otis Lawrence of Adrian; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning offi­ ciating. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. J 1 IC•U L Thornapple Players make plans for ‘Sugar* John D. (a.k.a. Hans) Schreuder play "Some Like It Hot" by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, with music and lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the COA. All post high school-aged adults are welcome to audi­ tion. There may be callbacks on Feb. 28 if necessary. Those unable to attend audi­ tions due to a conflict are asked to contact the director prior to auditions. Those auditioning *for a principal singer should pre- pare a solo and bring the nec­ essary music for accompani­ ment, or a CD without vocals. If auditioning for a chorus role, there is no need to pre­ pare a song. The auditioner will be asked to sing briefly to establish range. Everyone auditioning will learn some dance steps and read from the script. Carol Satterly will be directing the show and she can be reached at 517-8520773 to answer any ques­ tions. fol bi (A Tickets available for trivia contest A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. The MAIN ATTRACTION Hair, Nail & Spa Studio V B HF' JENNIFER ZOMERLEI to their staff ~ Stop in and receive... 1 25% OFF your C «» ****»*-***>** * - • A. ----- I 4J .<J J J J a ± r ments can be made. Deadline for entry as a team is Friday, Feb. 10. 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However, Caledonia Township Clerk since the meeting was being were interviewed in a special taped and he would have meeting of the Township access to the tapes, he indi­ Board last Wednesday. cated he would watch them Questions covering before the Feb. 1 board approximately ten areas and meeting. designed to elicit “the intan­ No conclusions should be gibles that don’t come drawn from the order in through on paper” (a com­ which candidates were called ment made by Treasurer for interviews by Robertson; Richard Robertson at a pre­ this article follows that vious board meeting) were order. asked of the candidates. It should be noted that at Larry Stauffer, trustee, press time, resumes for five presiding over a reduced candidates were not avail­ board (five members), nomi­ able: Jennifer Osborn, nated Robertson to act as Jennifer Christian, Leeann E chairman. Bryan Harrison, Rooker, Joyce Jousma and supervisor, although he had Art Fritz. No information not formally recused him­ about any candidate beyond self, elected not to partici­ what emerged in the inter­ pate in the interview process view process is used in this because a family member is article. a candidate. He was not pres­ • Jill Harrison, whose ent at the meeting. resume was covered in detail Robertson explained how in a Sun and News article the process would work. The (1/17/06 issue), responding same or very similar ques­ to trustee Walter Bujak’s tions would be asked by the question about customer trustees in rotation; that is, service and the clerk’s lead­ each trustee would have the ership role, said that her opportunity to ask each ques­ background in retailing and tion. Interviews would last administrative experience fifteen minutes. The public had taught her the value of comment period would be listening and performing deferred until interviews duties appropriately. were completed. No candi­ Richard Snoeyink, trustee, date would be present to hear explored the running of elec­ another's interview before tions, pointing out that three his/her interview occurred. were scheduled this year Robertson also said that (Caledonia Community no decisions would be made Schools board. August pri­ that evening, but making a mary, and November gener­ decision would be on the al; the school board election agenda for the next board is May 2, 2006). Harrison at 7 meeting p.m. responded that she “would Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the take the initiative in traintownship hall. ing. and “will do what is Stauffer indicated private­ necessary.” ly to board members that he Don Koopmans, trustee, would not participate in the asked. “Have you looked at questioning because he had election laws?” She said that to leave midway through the she had not, but planned to session and did not feel it attend a seminar the follow- Saturday Hours! Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com __ 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, 0.D, ing week. He noted her man­ agerial skills appeared ade­ quate and commented the clerk also had a role as a board member. She said, “Specific tasks as clerk but the big picture as a board member.” Elaborating, she »!• referred to her analytical skills and successful per­ formances as a manager and administrator. Given the clerk’s role in accounting functions, she said that was a function she would need to leam. Robertson inquired. “What would you say is the biggest challenge facing Caledonia in 2006?” “In a word, growth. We can't stop it. There is con­ cern around the master plan expressed by developers (the Caledonia Business Association), infrastructure, and preserving open space,” she responded. Bujak returned, asking about community and volun­ teer activities. While most of her community activities have been in connection with the youth sports association, she was careful to draw a distinction between commu­ nity involvement in a con­ sulting role and other forms of community involvement. Robertson observed, “We have received over 20 appli­ cations. Why should we appoint you?” Harrison answered, Professional competency. I am collaborative — I look for win-win situations. I am in the care of Caledonia; I am a product of the town. I lived here for 23 years. My heart is in my community. This is home. I live in the vil­ lage and would give the vil­ lage a board member.” (Note: The current board has not had a member living in the village until Bryan Harrison’s relocation to the village this month.) Bujak re-entered the dis­ cussion commenting, “Local politics is part of the job. How would you feel being described as a politician?” She drew a distinction between the polity (commu­ nity) and politics (how things get done in the community) and said, “I would be open and honest as I serve the community.” • Jennifer Osborn has been a resident of Caledonia for five months following her husband's transfer to the Grand Rapids area. Her pre­ vious employment was as marketing director for the Kokomo Tribune in Indiana. Snoeyink posed the ques­ •It tion, “Additional hours, training and running elec­ tions. How would this affect you?” She indicated it would not be a problem. He also asked how she would feel if after going through the train­ ing effort, she faced and lost a primary: “Would it bother you to lose?” Osborn responded that it would not bother her. Robertson focused on understanding the clerk's duties. “Election process is most of it. Payroll and accounting functions and any unseen functions,” she replied. Robertson quipped, “The clerk tends to be the Mother Superior of the office.” ujak took up the concept of public service and the leadership role of the clerk. Osborn noted it was not an inconspicuous position; she would listen to people and bring concerns back to the board. Koopmans expressed interest in computer skills. She said, “I can do spread­ sheets and corporate e-mail.” Robertson said, “You've been a resident for six months. In your experience so far. what is the biggest challenge in 2006?” “Events in the education system. I think it is a main concern,” she replied. Bujak inquired about community and volunteer activities. Osborn said she had participated in fund-rais­ ing for a children's hospital and through the paper, for children. Answering Snoeyink's question about the master plan, she thought it referred principally to the budget. Koopmans query •II. about the ability to perform under pressure drew the response, “In my last job, I had to create as I went along.” Robertson said, “Your resume shows no political experience. Two things peo­ ple are most afraid of are the dentist and public speaking. Any previous board mem- You Know Us For Taxes. You'll Love Us for Everything Else We Do. V 1 t be rs hips? When the chuckles sub­ sided. she replied, “I'm not afraid of public speaking. I have no previous board experience.” Bujak returned to the dis­ cussion. saying there is a requirement for political decisions on issues before the board and asking her feelings about being called a politician. She opined that she had no problem being called a local politician. Traveling to construction and problem sites in the township were not a concern for her. Koopmans raised the question of interpersonal communications skills. She noted that it was a team effort and other points of view would be considered. Robertson dealt with the last two issues, reviewing the question of time to be devot­ ed to the job. Osborn said that she knew it was not a 40-hour per week job and was comfortable with what­ ever needed to be done. Finally he asked, “From over 20 applications, why should we hire you?” Osborn said. “I have good management skills. 1 am aggressive, loyal, and dedi­ cated to the job. I am willing to listen.” • Jennifer Christian, a five-year resident of Caledonia, is currently employed in a busy office environment at a church. Koopmans led off with an inquiry about interpersonal communications skills. She noted she was team-oriented, and was used to working with consensus decisions. Robertson asked about her understanding of the clerk’s duties, and she answered. “Briefly, it is elections and supporting the township.” He followed up with a query about managerial duties such as hiring, firing, and payroll, “I interview prospective employees and have done accounts payable and payroll,” responded Christian. Describing her office environment, she said that it consisted of six senior staff, that her staff numbered six to seven, and the total number of staff members was forty people. “It is a high-paced, busy environ­ ment,” she concluded. Turning to computer skills, Koopmans’ query drew the comment from her: €4 Excel is my best friend.” Answering the why-didyou-apply question from Robertson. she said, “There are very few opportunities for a person with administra­ tive abilities. When I learned about the ad. I thought. ‘I can do that. The light bulb went on. In her view it is an opportunity for a leadership role in the future of the com­ munity. On the greatest challenge facing the community, she said. “Growth. 1 don't want the small town feeling to be lost.” Bujak addressed involve­ ment with the public and asked how she saw customer service and the leadership role. Christian responded, “Customer service is being open to people — it is about making things happen.” Snoeyink discussing the regular hours and extra hours involved in training in elec­ tions as well as running elec­ tions. asked how that would affect her. Her comment was, “I work 40 hours al the church. 1 volunteer in my son's school. My current schedule is variable.” Bujak’s outline of the political aspects of the job, the negative image often associated with politics, and the stress involved in gov­ erning a community elicited the observation from her: “Local politics is making decisions right for Caledonia.” Snoeyink inquired, “What is the purpose of the master plan? What does it do for the community?” “The master plan keeps the township in balance — what is best for the commu­ nity,” replied Christian. • Leeann Rooker is a three-year resident of Caledonia, returning after several years away from the town. Robertson began the inter­ view asking, what was her understanding of the duties of the township clerk. Rooker said that she had •_ looked into It via the Internet. Taking minutes of the board meetings, main­ taining records and payroll were some she had learned about. Bujak noted that the posi­ tion is highly visible and her concept of public service was important. She respond­ ed. “Customer service was what I did in aircraft for 25 years. It is extremely impor­ tant to listen. What can I do to help you?” Snoeyink commented the % 5*^ •PM ‘X $ J ■r I HI* & *1,11 is** lid •'ll ■ T.iif * L, it *** ■ I* taiai i to B&ar It fan1 fit’ •feffea WfekiiR u,® See BOARD, next page i? 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Responding to a question about performance under pressure, she referred to her years of experience as a flight attendant, saying, “I handle it well.” A question on the town­ ship’s master plan, led to the response, “I’ve been reading about it in the Sun and News.” Koopmans wanted to know about her technical skills, particularly computer skills. “I am an Internet sales rep at Fox Ford. I feel capa­ ble of learning,” answered Rooker. Bujak asked the question about politicians and being perceived as one. She observed, “Politicians are a necessary evil. The label is just another hat I’ve worn." At the end of the inter­ view, Robertson asked, “Why did you apply for the job?” “Because I can do it. It’s an example for children and ** a duty to the community, explained Rooker. To :Robertson's whyappoint-you question, she answered, “I have a strong work ethic; I'm well-organ­ ized and detail-oriented. I’m very positive and would work great with others in the office." • Karen Ohlrich has been a resident in Caledonia for a year; before that a resident in Bowne Township for 15 years. Her resume was covered in detail in the Sun and News (1/17/06). Bujak led off the interview with the concept of the clerk's role in customer serv- responded that she was excit­ ed about the job, and was aware that she did not know some aspects of the job. Snoeyink pointed out that the clerk's post was not a 40hour a week job. She said, “There are not a lot of things pulling at my time. I current­ ly have a 40-hour a week job. I have seen Lynn DeMann at events and I understand the demands.” Koopmans queried inter­ personal skills. She replied. “I am a front office adminis­ trator at the Hope Network." Robertson asked her, “What are the duties of the clerk? What does the clerk do?” Ohlrich gave a list: “Registers voters, performs accounting, oversees ceme­ teries in Caledonia, and whatever might come up. The only thing is a lack of election experience.” Bujak raised the volunteer and community service activities. She said she had been active in schools and was active in the Campau Lake Association. She added, “I'm interested in his­ toric preservation and I found that a passionate expe­ rience last year.” Snoeyink asked about the master plan. In her view it represents planned use for places. She added that she was familiar with zoning ordinances. Robertson inquired about challenges for Caledonia in 2006. “Big town growth, small town feel and M-37 running through town,” observed Ohlrich. Bujak returned to the dis­ cussion and raised the ques­ tion of local politics and the label of being a politician. She said that she does not like the label. “I will do due diligence on issues and make the decisions that are best for the community." Koopmans asked about circumstances characterized by high pressure. She said that she feels best under a lit­ tle pressure. Robertson posed the last question ' asking, “Why should we appoint you?" Ohlrich responded, “I'm qualified, take initiative. And I'm passionate about things I am involved in and I'm a great communicator with colleagues.” • Joyce Jousma is a lifeMong resident of Caledonia. Her previous work experi­ ence is as a part-owner of a out that the clerk's post has irregular hours, and requires extra meetings and time for running elections. Jousma responded, “I can handle it.” Koopmans asked about pressure in working condi­ tions. She said that her office was busy and she enjoyed working with people. Robertson inquired about her knowledge of the clerk's duties. She said that the duties were running elec­ taking tions, minutes, answering questions, and overseeing cemeteries in Caledonia. Robertson added that accounts payable and payroll were also duties of the office. Bujak discussed the idea of customer service and the clerk's leadership role. Jousma said, “Helping peo­ ple figure out the best way to solve problems for the town­ ship.” She said she was not familiar with the master plan and observed, “I'd have to learn quickly." Koopmans asked, “As a politician, do you have any goals?" “No," answered Jousma, “I know I have to be neutral. I'm good at being neutral." Robertson commented, “Neutrality doesn't work on the board." Jousma then responded that she would weigh deci­ sions one at a time. He con­ tinued, asking what is the biggest challenge facing Caledonia in 2006? “Growth," she replied, “we have to decide where and what." Bujak wondered about local politics. Jousma said. “Make decisions right for the community.” He went on. raising the question of how she would handle the phone calls and being buttonholed in stores. She~answered, “I can handle that. You take care of problems one at a time. I’ve been doing that (a reference to her business experience)." Snoeyink referred to elec- was aware of them. Koopmans picked up on the technical issues. Jousma confirmed familiarity with spreadsheets and Excel. Robertson asked about her office; upon learning it was a one-person office, he com­ mented that the township office operates in a team context. She replied, “I feel I can get along with anybody. I like people." In response to the whyshould-we-appoint-you question, Jousma cited office experience, dedication to the community and her family. • Steve Antecki, whose resume was covered in detail in the Sun and News (1/17/06), responded to Koopmans' question about his knowledge of the clerk’s job, saying that he would have to study the election laws and noted that he had worked with the clerk in the village and with Pat Snyder in the township, Robertson and Antecki exchanged some comments about yard signs and the fact that Antecki had run for township treasurer as an independent in 2000. Bujak refocused the inter­ view asking about contact with the public and his view of customer service as a township clerk. Antecki said, “I'm a good listener from my tax business and as treasurer in the village." Snoeyink asked how the irregular hours and the time for training would affect him, especially with his tax business. Antecki said, “I would keep my client base, but I would not take on new clients. I would have to have some hours to myself.” Koopmans asked him to describe his goals for the township. He listed provid­ ing the best customer service possible, his familiarity with the language of zoning and planning, and acknowledged that he “would have to learn the ins and outs. Robertson questioned the balancing of the clerk's job letters to the editor—how would you respond-9” Antecki said, “I don’t know how I would respond.” •Art Fritz, a six-year resi­ dent of Caledonia. In the course of the interview, it emerged that he has an accounting degree. He is cur­ rently employed as an accountant with a staffing firm. Robertson began the inter­ view by asking him. “Why you?" u Fritz answered, I want the data to be right. 1 have an accounting background.” Bujak entered the discus­ sion asking him for his views on customer service and pub­ lic contact in the clerk's office. He said he has a pas­ sion for accurate data and Most client problem, appointments are in the evening." Bujak inquired about vol­ unteer and community activ­ ities. He responded that he had participated in Christian activities in college and had been the village representa­ tive to the Michigan Municipal League. He is a member of the Grand Rapids Community Block Grant Committee. “The master plan; what is its value and why redo it? asked Snoeyink. “To have control over development. It is a state requirement, and changes in the township," answered Antecki. Koopmans asked about pressure in working condi­ tions. “It takes a lot to rile me. 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Bryan Harrison, supervisor, although he had not formally recused him­ self, elected not to partici­ pate in the interview process because a family member is a candidate. He was not pres­ ent at the meeting. Robertson explained how the process would work. The same or very similar ques­ tions would be asked by the trustees in rotation; that is, each trustee would have the opportunity to ask each ques­ tion. Interviews would last fifteen minutes. The public comment period would be deferred until interviews were completed. No candi­ date would be present to hear another's interview before his/her interview occurred. Robertson also said that no decisions would be made that evening, but making a decision would be on the agenda for the next board at 7 meeting p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 1, in the township hall. Stauffer indicated private­ ly to board members that he would not participate in the questioning because he had to leave midway through the session and did not feel it would be fair for him to question some candidates and not others. However, since the meeting was being taped and he would have access to the tapes, he indi­ cated he would watch them before the Feb. 1 board meeting. No conclusions should be drawn from the order in which candidates were called for interviews by Robertson; this article follows that order. It should be noted that at press time, resumes for five candidates were not avail­ able: Jennifer Osborn, Jennifer Christian, Leeann Rooker, Joyce Jousma and Art Fritz. No information about any candidate beyond what emerged in the inter­ view process is used in this article. • Jill Harrison, whose resume was covered in detail in a Sun and News article (1/17/06 issue), responding to trustee Walter Bujak's question about customer service and the clerk's lead­ ership role, said that her background in retailing and administrative experience had taught her the value of listening and performing duties appropriately. Richard Snoeyink, trustee, explored the running of elec­ tions, pointing out that three were scheduled this year (Caledonia Community Schools board. August pri­ mary, and November gener­ al; the school board election is May 2, 2006). Harrison responded that she “would take the initiative in train­ ing," and “will do what is necessary.” Don Koopmans, trustee, asked, “Have you looked at election laws?" She said that she had not, but planned to attend a seminar the follow- Saturday Hours! Professional Services! 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He also functions, she said that was a asked how she would feel if function she would need to after going through the train­ learn. ing effort, she faced and lost Robertson inquired. a primary: “Would it bother What would you say is the you to lose?” Osborn biggest challenge facing responded that it would not UK Caledonia in 2006?” bother her. “In a word, growth. We Robertson focused on can't stop it. There is con­ understanding the clerk's cern around the master plan duties. “Election process is expressed by developers (the most of it. Payroll and Caledonia Business accounting functions and Association), infrastructure, any unseen functions," she and preserving open space,” replied. she responded. Robertson quipped, “The Bujak returned, asking clerk tends to be the Mother about community and volun­ Superior of the office." ft ft lujak took up the concept teer activities. While most of her community activities of public service and the have been in connection with leadership role of the clerk. the youth sports association, Osborn noted it was not an •Il she was careful to draw a inconspicuous position; she distinction between commu­ would listen to people and nity involvement in a con­ bring concerns back to the sulting role and other forms board. of community involvement. Koopmans expressed Robertson observed, “We interest in computer skills. have received over 20 appli­ She said, “I can do spread­ cations. Why should we sheets and corporate e-mail." appoint you?” Robertson said, “You've Harrison answered, been a resident for six 41 Professional competency. I months. In your experience am collaborative — I look so far, what is the biggest for win-win situations. I am challenge in 2006?” in the care of Caledonia; I “Events in the education am a product of the town. J system. I think it is a main lived here for 23 years. My concern,” she replied. heart is in my community. Bujak inquired about This is home. I live in the vil­ community and volunteer lage and would give the vil­ activities. Osborn said she lage a board member." had participated in fund-rais­ (Note: The current board has ing for a children's hospital not had a member living in and through the paper, for the village until Bryan children. Answering Harrison's relocation to the Snoeyink's question about village this month.) the master plan, she thought Bujak re-entered the dis­ it referred principally to the cussion commenting, “Local budget. Koopmans query politics is part of the job. about the ability to perform How would you feel being under pressure drew the described as a politician?” response, “In my last job, I She drew a distinction had to create as I went between the polity (commu­ along.” nity) and politics (how things Robertson said, “Your get done in the community) resume shows no political and said, “I would be open experience. 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(616) 891-5789 Q% F As CPAs, we focus on your financial life, not just your taxes. We look at where you are and where you want to be. We berships?" Robertson, she said, “There When the chuckles sub­ are very few opportunities sided. she replied. “I'm not for a person with administra­ afraid of public speaking. I tive abilities. When I learned have no previous board about the ad. I thought. ‘I can experience." do that. The light bulb went Bujak returned to the dis­ on.’” In her view it is an cussion, saying there is a opportunity for a leadership requirement for political role in the future of the comdecisions on issues before munity. the board and asking her f On the greatest challenge feelings about being called a facing the community, she politician. She opined that said. “Growth. I don't want she had no problem being the small town feeling to be called a local politician. lost.” Traveling to construction Bujak addressed involve­ and problem sites in the ment with the public and township were not a concern asked how she saw customer for her. service and the leadership Koopmans raised the role. Christian responded. question of interpersonal “lCustomer service is being communications skills. She open to people — it is about noted that it was a team ’making things happen.” effort and other points of Snoeyink discussing the view would be considered. regular hours and extra hours Robertson dealt with the involved in training in elec­ last two issues, reviewing the tions as well as running elec­ question of time to be devot­ tions, asked how that would ed to the job. Osborn said affect her. Her comment that she knew it was not a was, “I work 40 hours at the 40-hour per week job and church. I volunteer in my was comfortable with what­ son's school. My current ever needed to be done. schedule is variable.” Finally he asked, “From over Bujak's outline of the 20 applications, why should political aspects of the job, we hire you?” the negative image often Osborn said. “I have good associated with politics, and management skills. I am the stress involved in gov­ aggressive, loyal, and dedi­ erning a community elicited cated to the job. I am willing the observation from her: to listen." “Local politics is making • Jennifer Christian, a decisions right for five-year resident of Caledonia." Caledonia, is currently Snoeyink inquired, “What employed in a busy office is the purpose of the master environment at a church. plan? What does it do for the Koopmans led off with an community?” inquiry about interpersonal “The master plan keeps communications skills. She the township in balance — noted she was team-oriented, what is best for the commu­ and was used to working nity," replied Christian. with consensus decisions. • Leeann Rooker is a Robertson asked about her three-year of resident understanding of the clerk's Caledonia, returning after duties, and she answered. several years away from the “Briefly, it is elections and town. supporting the township.” Robertson began the inter­ He followed up with a view asking, what was her query about managerial understanding of the duties duties such as hiring, firing, of the township clerk. and payroll. “1 interview Rooker said that she had prospective employees and looked into it via the have done accounts payable Internet. Taking minutes of and payroll,” responded the board meetings, mainChristian. Describing her taining records and payroll office environment, she said were some she had learned that it consisted of six senior about. staff, that her staff numbered Bujak noted that the posi­ six to seven, and the total tion is highly visible and her number of staff members concept of public service was forty people. “It is a was important. She respond­ high-paced, busy environ­ ed, “Customer service was ment," she concluded. what I did in aircraft for 25 Turning to <computer years. It is extremely imporskills, Koopmans’ query tant to listen. What can I do drew the comment from her: to help you?” u Excel is my best friend.” Snoeyink commented the Answering the why-didSee BOARD, next page you-apply question from I IF/ 3^ P $ • Chevrolet • Buick > Pontiac 269-795-3318 • 616-891-8151 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla www.gavinchevy.com 24/7 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8: Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat. 8 to 1 SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8; Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. its " co ▼— 04 in OJ <0 lD o S'! M �*1 The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31, 2006/ Page 9 •II I BOARD, continued from previous page w. $& $ & $■ s SC1 S? «> c. 'ai -’-.rin.! ia J**** 'liate CJJ! ril'li'- RST touaiim r.|>i hj «nra|’ fc: iwuiii tw s'II V. r k ziEi iffliiii I lOlBlbl rr.-n iz ILW ■ ■’ Ml? gj ««* I fc IB * i SSfi Yd «* IS* !1 B»"r i^li: hours were irregular, espe­ cially with elections. “Not a problem." answered Rooker. “1 spend 50 hours a week at work now.” Koopmans focused on organizational skills, saying that there was a “lot of tedious work.” She answered that while she had not put it on her resume, she had spent 11 years managing apart­ ment buildings, had paid the bills, and done financial statements, and had some familiarity with accounting systems. Robertson asked, “What do you see as the biggest challenge in 2006?" “Growth," replied Rooker. “How do you feel about it?" continued Robertson. It This is Rooker said, home." Her volunteer and com­ munity services were mostly at schools; at Christmas she with volunteered the American Legion. Responding to a question about performance under pressure, she referred to her years of experiencei as a flight attendant, saying, “I handle it well." A question on the town­ ship’s master plan, led to the response, “I've been reading about it in the Sun and News." Koopmans wanted to know about her technical skills, particularly computer skills. “I am an Internet sales rep at Fox Ford. I feel capa­ ble of learning," answered Rooker. Bujak asked the question about politicians and being perceived as one. She observed, “Politicians are a necessary evil. The label is just another hat I've worn." At the end of the interinter­ view, Robcrtson Robertson asked, “Why did you apply for the job?" “Because I can do it. It s an example for children and a duty to the community," explained Rooker. To Robertson's whyappoint-you question, she answered, “I have a strong work ethic; I'm well-organ­ ized and detail-oriented. I'm very positive and would work great with others in the office." • Karen Ohlrich has been a resident in Caledonia for a year; before that a resident in Bowne Township for 15 years. Her resume was cov­ ered in detail in the Sun and News (1/17/06). Bujak led off the interview with the concept of the clerk’s role in customer serv- ice and wanted to know how she would plan to take a leadership role. Ohlrich responded that she was excit­ ed about the job, and was aware that she did not know some aspects of the job. Snoeyink pointed out that the clerk's post was not a 40hour a week job. She said, There are not a lot of things pulling at my time. I currently have a 40-hour a week job. I have seen Lynn DeMann at events and I understand the demands." Koopmans queried inter­ personal skills. She replied, “I am a front office adminis­ trator at the Hope Network." Robertson asked her, “What are the duties of the clerk? What does the clerk do?" usi: Ohlrich gave a list: “Registers voters, performs accounting, oversees ceme­ teries in Caledonia, and whatever might come up. The only thing is a lack of election experience." Bujak raised the volunteer and community service activities. She said she had been active in schools and was active in the Campau Lake Association. She added, “I’m interested in historic preservation and I found that a passionate expe­ rience last year." Snoeyink asked about the master plan. In her view it represents planned use for places. She added that she was familiar with zoning ordinances. Robertson inquired about challenges for Caledonia in 2006. “Big town growth, small town feel and M-37 running through town," observed Ohlrich. Bujak returned to the dis­ cussion and raised the question of local politics and the label of being a politician. She said that she does not like the label. “I will do due diligence on issues and make the decisions that are best for the community." Koopmans asked about circumstances characterized by high pressure. She said that she feels best under a lit­ tle pressure. Robertson posed the last question '• asking, “Why should we appoint you?" Ohlrich responded, “I'm qualified, take initiative. And I'm passionate about things 1 am involved in and I'm a great communicator with colleagues." • Joyce Jousma is a life'long resident of Caledonia, Her previous work experi­ ence is as a part-owner of a business which she and her husband have sold. Snoeyink led off, pointing out that the clerk’s post has irregular hours, and requires extra meetings and time for running elections. Jousma responded. “I can handle it." Koopmans asked about pressure in working conditions. She said that her office was busy and she enjoyed with people. working Robertson inquired about her knowledge of the clerk s duties. She said that the duties were running elec­ tions, taking minutes, answering questions, and overseeing cemeteries in Caledonia. Robertson added that accounts payable and payroll were also duties of the office. Bujak discussed the idea of customer service and the leadership role. clerk s Jousma said, “Helping peo­ ple figure out the best way to solve problems for the town­ ship." She said she was not familiar with the master plan and observed, “I'd have to leam quickly." Koopmans asked, “As a politician, do you have any 99 goals? “No," answered Jousma, tt I know I have to be neutral. I'm good at being neutral." Robertson commented, “Neutrality doesn't work on the board." Jousma then responded that she would weigh deci­ sions one at a time. He con­ tinued, asking what is the biggest challenge facing Caledonia in 2006? “Growth," she replied, lb we have to decide where and what." Bujak wondered about local politics. Jousma said, “Make decisions right for the community. He went on. raising the question of how she would handle the phone calls and being buttonholed in stores. She answered, “I can handle that. You take care of problems one at a time. I’ve been doing that (a reference to her business experience)." 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I have an accounting background." Bujak entered the discus­ sion asking him for his views on customer service and pub­ lic contact in the clerk's office. He said he has a pas­ sion for accurate data and and the tax business, saying. * fc I'm sensitive to it." Antecki responded. “Not a problem. Most client appointments are in the evening." Bujak inquired about vol­ unteer and community activ­ ities. He responded that he had participated in Christian activities in college and had been the village representa­ tive to the Michigan Municipal League. He is a member of the Grand Rapids Community Block Grant Committee. “The master plan; what is its value and why redo it?" asked Snoeyink. “To have control over development. It is a state requirement, and changes in the township." answered Antecki. Koopmans asked about pressure in working condi­ tions. “It takes a lot to rile me. I'm just laid back,” said Antecki. Save Thousands r»’ SPECIAL OF THE WEEK tions, observing that there is both a primary’ and a general this year. She said that she was aware of them. Koopmans picked up on the technical issues. Jousma confirmed familiarity with spreadsheets and Excel. Robertson asked about her office; upon learning it was a one-person office, he com­ mented that the township office operates in a team context. She replied. “I feel I can get along with anybody. I like people.” In response to the whyshould-we-appoint-you question, Jousma cited office experience, dedication to the community and her family. • Steve Antecki, whose resume was covered in detail in the Sun and News (1/17/06), responded to Koopmans' question about his knowledge of the clerk's job, saying that he would have to study the election laws and noted that he had worked with the clerk in the village and with Pat Snyder in the township, Robertson and Antecki exchanged some comments about yard signs and the fact that Antecki had run for township treasurer as an independent in 2000. Bujak refocused the inter­ view asking about contact with the public and his view of customer service as a township clerk. Antecki said, “I'm a good listener from my tax business and as treasurer in the village." Snoeyink asked how the irregular hours and the time for training would affect him, especially with his tax business. Antecki said, “I would keep my client base, but I would not take on new clients. I would have to have some hours to myself." Koopmans asked him to describe his goals for the township. He listed provid­ ing the best customer service possible, his familiarity with the language of zoning and planning, and acknowledged that he “would have to learn the ins and outs. Robertson questioned the balancing of the clerk's job 8 4 Email: randyh@clarkfinancialgroup.com J Let me put my 20+ years of experience to work for you! k k EQUAL N0UM* LENDER �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31,2006 BOARD, continued from previous page sees inaccurate data as an “irritant. I would make folks understand somebody actu­ ally cares.” He later said he did not mean to imply that current township data was inaccurate, but instad was only was explaining his feel­ ings. Snoeyink focused on the extra duties involved in the clerk’s post, training, and its possible effect on his family. Fritz responded, “I don't know how meetings will affect my family. I became interested in local govern­ ment. I have irregular hours now. I could maintain a bal­ ance.” Referring to Fritz’ resume, Koopmans 4ft observed, You've moved around a lot; why? Were you bored or were you bettering yourself?” “All of the above,” he replied. He elaborated, say­ ing that he had originally been a carpenter and got his degree in accounting after three companies where he worked went under. Switching his focus to the clerk’s role as a board mem­ ber, Koopmans asked, “As a voting member, how would you use your vote?” Fritz described himself as sensitive to others, able to get ideas from other people, and able to recognize the value of others ideas. He also readily admitted, “I don't know the overriding needs of the township.” In answer to Robertson’s question about the duties of the clerk’s office, he said that he did not know much and had not found the coun­ ty very helpful when he called them. He said that he did know the clerk kept vot­ ing records and was required to know procedures. “The clerk is also responsible for cemeteries in the township,” added Fritz. A question by Bujak about volunteer and commu­ nity activities drew the infor­ mation that he and his wife were foster parents. Most of the activities were through the church. He also volun­ teered some in a clinic run for a hospital. Snoeyink asked if he was willing to run in the general election. Fritz said, “I plan on it.” He added, “I enjoy being dropped into spots.” ~ Throughout the process, Robertson thanked each can­ didate for his/her willingness to appear before the board I appreciate your concern and interest in Caledonia,” he said. During the public comment period that followed the interviews, Don Mieson, asked if Supervisor Harrison I See BOARD, page 14 9 *o°ia 1 A k c f*. IJ r &A % y ■■ I V ■ If r 9 < 9 br - I Let ; *gest 1 WILDWOOD Send YourValentine Perfect Gift ... Beautiful Flowers! 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When my daughter reported that her personal belongings were missing from the locker room, she was told she needed to deal with this sit­ uation on her "own" time. She went to the office to fill out a paper explaining her purse, jewelry, makeup, money from Christmas, Christmas gift certificates, even the jeans she had worn to school had been taken. She was told if anything turns up, they would let her know, and then she was sent to her next class. Mind you, rule # 1 of the dress code for TK High School is "You cannot wear gym clothes outside of gym. My daughter asked her third hour teacher if she could go back to the office and call me. The teacher's reply was, “You need to deal with this matter on your own time." Not only was she a victim among her classmates, but was belittled by the staff at TK High School, which forced her to walk the halls of the school in a tank top and shorts in the middle of winter. Needless to say, by the time my daugher was able to contact me. 1 was very unhappy over the whole ordeal. I spoke with the vice prin­ cipal at the school where 1 was told that stealing is an ongoing issue at TK and that he was sorry. He had the paper of the things that were taken, but there was really nothing he could do. He then proceeded to show me a "stack" of papers contain­ ing other stolen articles from other students at the school. I couldn't believe my eyes! If this is such a terrible problem at TK, why is noth­ ing being done, and why are the parents not informed about this matter?The vice principal then went on to say that he could walk me down to the gym locker room, that there would prob­ ably be someone in there who didn't belong in there at that moment. He explained that anyone can get in there, either through a side door or the main door. It really doesn't have to be someone in gym class that hour doing the stealing. Rather than being just a slip of paper in the stack of “stolen goods pile," I went to the police. When giving the officer the names of a few students in which my daughter thought might be able to help get her things back, the police officer said "Oh, I know that name, that is one of the people that smoke in the bushes before school. We can't seem to catch them at that, either.” Are you kidding me? Now I can't believe my ears. The police are just as aware of the stealing and the law breaking students at TK as the school's vice principal is. Unbelievable! The police officer's advice was just to keep quiet and maybe some where along the lines some­ thing would "slip out to find out who did this.” I went home that day feel­ ing sorry for the people of Middleville. If you have children attending the school, tell them to hold onto their hats; if your child is like mine, just trying to get a good edu­ cation to go onto college, they can easily become a victim of the people they attended school with, as well as the school staff itself. My heart goes out to the Allegan students who got their belongings taken, and to the parents of these kids. Maybe your advice could be better than the advice of the police officer. Give me a break. The school and law enforcement of Middleville knows this is a problem and it is time to speak up. W* And to the students steal­ ing, you keep in mind, it’s not your reputation you should worry about. That is what other people think about you. Clean your con­ science, that is your respon­ sibility. That stays with you forever.Also, shame on you! Disgusted with the steal­ ing at TK High School: Kris Cheney, Middleville ip & J’ 7 A in $ ■■ -ST 3^: n ili 0* : Blood donors sorely needed [V ft To the editor: I % * w A If 2 -4 • r* • w I X T- • IM - Con-xe ski for a rea - I A -4^ 7’ us cool series: - Lif+Cap-xo and b lue jeans welconxe! 06625417 . * 1 * I4 *» * t A sopAei -i. * All walks, One faith I brighTside Church Feb. 12 - hpr.9O Sundays @ 8175 Broadmoor • Caledonia, Ml 49316 9 '30ap\, & 11,-OOajA. 616-891-0287 • www.brightside.org Thank you for being avail5 able when a voice feels the need to be heard. In the latter part of 2005, I was asked to work on local American Red Cross blood drives in the Middleville area. Notices were put in local business windows and on sign boards in town. Local churches were contacted and asked to put reminders in their bulletins. All the five TK school buildings had notices put up. The word was out. How incredibly disap­ pointing it was to have just 17 donors come to TTES to give a pint of life giving blood. The expectation was at least 40 to 50 individuals. When there is a sporting event in our community, people come by the hundreds to support our local athletes, as they should. At these sporting events you pay money to sit on hard bleach­ ers, more money for snacks, and have no guarantee that when the evening is out that you'll be happy with the out­ come. When a person gives blood, it takes less time from your day than a ball game, you rest on the cushioned cot, it costs you nothing, you are given free food when you are done, and you can leave knowing that you have made a positive difference for someone. Please, don't wait for another 9-11, hurricane or major calamity to go and give the gift of life. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31, 2006 BOARD, continued from page 10 had recused himself. Robertson answered by saying he had not done so, but had not been present. During the board com- ment period prior to adjourn­ ment, Bujak said that the interview process had been a learning experience. Koopmans commented that WEIGHT LOSS, continued from page 11 15 minutes per interview was not enough time; Robertson agreed with him, but noted that the Feb. 14 deadline for action was pressing. soft foods such as eggs, fish, chicken and soft vegetables. Roberta learned which foods she could eat without becom­ ing nauseated, and which foods, such as grease and sweets, would make her ill. She said the new way of will be a hike from the out­ eating, "told me a whole door recreation center and it other lifestyle of eating is free fishing weekend at the habits that are so much better •ltl« for my body's health. I limit Yankee Springs Recreation portions, chose better food area. Park personnel will be products, and read nutritional on hand to answer questions panels on products. I'm also at the wanning hut at the out­ learned tricks to keep me door recreation center. from feeling hungry." WinterFest ends on She now keeps a log of Saturday night with the Rock what and how much she eats. 'N Roll Trivia Contest at the She also keeps track of her Bay Pointe Restaurant. Local exercise program. Every two weeks Roberta attends a sup ­ teams will compete begin­ •Il port group sponsored by the ning at 6 p.m. and individual Michigan Medical PC for will vie for the championship those recovering from gastric afterward. For details about bypass surgery. During the forming a team, call Dave meetings, the group• memYoung at 945-9554. Cost to bers discuss their progress and give continual support to compete is $20 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Bay Pointe and the cost to attend the show is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Tickets to this event are windows and galleries of the story must be available at J-Ad Graphics in fourth Hastings or at the Bay Pointe removed and the space is to be used for storage, the board Inn. Whether or not it feels like did allow the homeowner to dkeep the winter, WinterFest This ruling would cover a Celebration promises to be a new owner of the home as place for warm memories. WINTERFEST, continued from page 1 Jessica Price, winner of the recent “All for the Glory” talent show at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. The fun for adults will begin Friday night. Feb. 17, with a Mardi Gras night at O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant. Staff at the restaurant are busy planning costume contests and other fun events for the evening. On Saturday morning, the day will begin with a pan­ cake breakfast at the Orangeville Fire Station. In addition, St. Francis Episcopal Church will bring baked goods to the breakfast to sell. Then the fun moves to the parking lot near the Allegan County Park with opening ceremonies with the Gun Lake Band of Potawatami Indians, Price’s musical per­ formance, an ice carving demonstration sponsored by the Bay Pointe Inn, and Library Director Edward Elsner from the Delton Public Library will tell sto­ ries. Hardy souls will be invit­ ed to get cold and wet by jumping or splashing in to Gun Lake around 1:30 p.m. Application forms are avail­ able at local businesses or through the Barry County Chamber of Commerce in Hastings. The cost is $10 in advance by Feb. 10. Late registrations cost $15. Early registrants will receive a Tshirt. The perennially popular Swimsuit Fashion Show put on by the Sea Shanty is intended to get everyone thinking about summer. Earlier in the day, there LEGAL NOTICE — A > > I * SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 10, 2006 The informational meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Pro Tempore Pullen in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mr. Lytle, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent; Mrs. Corson and Mr.Myers. President Pro Tempore Pullen closed the Informational Meeting at 6:58 p.m. The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pro Tempore Pullen in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr.Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Myers. Absent: Mr. President Pro Tempore Pullen asked that the synopsis of the December 20, 2005 meeting be •!• read for the public. The minutes of the December 20, 2005 meet­ •II ing were presented. Lytle noted that in the full minutes on page 2, item 1 the word Trustee be added after Village, same page item A the date should be changed to December 20, on page three section C "presented his report” should be changed to report was presented, and on page 4 section G after the words "morning the" add ordinance vio­ lation. In the Synopsis, page two, item 14 the last word should be Passed. Van Noord made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Pro Tempore Pullen. Lytle made the motion to accept the agenda and support was given by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 2. Resolution #06-01 Resolution to remove and appoint unit board members to the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Van Noord made a motion to accept the recommendation of changing the date from October 31 to December 31 and further to accept the corrected resolution. Sut rt was given by Lytle. Roll oxygen tank or C-pap to help her breathe. She weighs in at 170 pounds today, wearing a size 12 instead of a 4X. She still wants to lose another 30 pounds. The weight loss has left loose, extra skin on Roberta's body including her arms and stomach. Insurance won't cover the cost of sur­ gery to remove the excess skin. •It Roberta doesn't seem to mind the extra skin, though. She said the surgery, changing meal habits and even extra skin are worth the price for gaining her life back and enjoying her new life. Roberta added, "I encour­ age those who, like me, have a half life to seek help! And get it!" She encourages peo­ ple to "be your own support­ er and do it because you'll be happy you did! I can't imag­ ine going back to that fat prison I put myself in." f. < I 1 -SV v, I I ZBA, continued from page 3 Call Vote: Ayes Six (Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Parker, Pullen and Reyff). Nays None. Absent: One (Myers). 3. Resolution 06-02 Requesting Assistance of the County of Barry per Act 185 of 1957. Reyff made a motion to accept the resolution as correct­ ed and revised and support was CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF given by Van Noord. Roll Call CALEDONIA Vote: Ayes Six, (Corson, Lytle, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Parker, Pullen, Reyff, and Van 1'1 MEETI NIG_NQTLCE Noord). Nays None. Absent: One A regular meeting of the (Myers) Motion Passed. Charter Township of 4. Parker made a motion to Caledonia Board of Trustees accept the amendments to the will be held beginning at 7:00 Drinking Water Revolving Loan p .m. on Wednesday, February Fund application Project Plan 1, 2006, at the Caledonia and Lytle supported the motion. Township/Village Hall, 250 Voice Vote: Ayes Six, Nays Maple Street, Caledonia, None. Absent: One (Myers). Michigan. Motion Passed. NOTE: Individuals with disabil 5. Ordinance No. 2030 To ities may request auxiliary Amend Section 167 Council aids and services for the Member Attendance Policy was meeting by contacting the presented. Lytle made a motion Township Clerk at to return the ordinance to the 616.891.0070. Ordinance Committee for further TENTATIVE AGENDA K study and support was given by 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL Parker. Voice Vote: Five (Corson, CALL. Lytle, Parker, Pullen and Van 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Noord). Nays: One (Reyff). AND INVOCATION. Absent: One (Myers). Motion 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE Passed. MEETING AGENDA. 6. Lytle made a motion to 4. PUBLIC COMMENT accept current bills with the end­ (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). ing date of January 06, 2006 for 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON the amount of $44,822.61. SENT AGENDA. Support was given by Corson. A. Minutes of the January 18, Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays. None. 2006 Meeting. Absent: One (Myers). Motion B. Correspondence Not Passed. Requiring Board Action. 7. Meeting Dates for 2006 C. Approval of Pay Bills. were presented. Rhonda Fisk, , 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT Township Deputy Clerk, noted OF INTEREST. that the August 8, 2006 date was 7. REPORTS FROM an election date and the Council BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFIchamber would be used for elec­ CERS AND STAFF. tion. Reyff made a motion to A. Manager/Planning Director accept the meeting dates with Status of the development of a • a the change of Tuesday August 8 community attitudes survey for to Wednesday August 9. Van the update to the Master Plan. Noord supported the motion. _ ________ B. Manaaer/Planninq Director fl Voice Vote: Ayes Six, Nays Community Development Block None. ‘-----Absent: One (Myers). Grant Program 2006-2007 Motion Passed. Project Applications. A motion was made by Corson 8. CORRESPONDENCE. to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 A. None. p.m. The motion was supported 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All. A. Motion - Regarding pro­ Nays: None. Absent: One posed purchase of two computer (Myers). Motion Passed. systems. Respectfully submitted: B. Motion - Appointment of LEGAL NOTICE Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 •II a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06624194 each other. Roberta's success hasn't gone unnoticed in Caledonia, either. Before surgery, she was treated to a complimen­ tary haircut at the Village Stylist. After surgery, Roberta experienced hair loss, which is common. Though she still doesn't have as much as before surgery, most of her hair has grown back. Before the holidays, Roberta was dining at a local restaurant and saw Amy Speck from Contempo Salon, who was so happy for Roberta and her transforma­ tion that Amy treated her to a hair and makeup makeover. Life has become more enjoyable for this “new per­ son.” Instead of drifting off to sleep after a meal, she now goes for a walk and enjoys activities which she wasn't able to do before losing the weight. She no long needs an Township ‘Clerk.’ 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06625192 Kentwood man killed in crash ¥ * * * Christopher Richard Shaw A 30-year-old Kentwood man was killed Saturday, Jan. 28, in a single-car accident in the 10700 block of Kalamazoo Ave. SE. A private citizen reported hearing the crash and saw vehic,e headlights shortly after 4 a.m. The vehicle was northbound on Kalamazoo Avenue and left the roadway going into a ditch, striking a cement culvert and several trees. Shaw was ejected from the vehicle and he died at the scene. Kent County Sheriff's ~ Deputies investigating the crash said Shaw was living with a female friend in Wayland. The woman said she went to bed around mid­ night and Shaw was still up. She said she did not know why he would have left the house with her car. Shaw's license was under suspension due to two or more substance abuse con­ victions within seven years and pending a operating while Intoxicated arrest from November in 2005 Kentwood. well. In addition, the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission has been charged with changing the ordinances to tighten the reg­ ulations so these differences in judgment will not be an issue in the future. The Township Board was asked to communicate with PCI to ensure that plans sub­ mitted by developers HI match the site plans submitted to the township. The third case presented to the ZBA dealt with side yard variance for a pie shaped lot at 12508 Park Drive. Owner Daniel Snyder told the board he had not asked for a variance because he believed that his home com­ plied with the 10 percent rule. Some confusion was generated on this issue by some who went and observed the site measured to an existing fence which is inside the property line. Snyder showed where his surveyor located the home to be within the requirements Some of the neighbors were concerned that the side yard measurements were too close. After discussion, the board agreed there was no need for a variance and that the home was positioned in the loca­ tion shown on the site plan. The Planning Commission is working to standardize where side yard set back measurements will be taken, especially in these narrow and often pie shaped lakeside lots. Yankee Springs Township hopes to high a new zoning enforcement officer by the end of January. ZBA meet­ ings are scheduled as neces­ sary. 1 I $1® IKljWi 1 fto I MM 4 I ji Sap Jams UM YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY MEETING SCHEDULES ■ 2006 YEAR NOTICE OF REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD PLANNING & ZONING MEETINGS & WORK SESSIONS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS REQUESTED The Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meets regularly on the sec­ ond Thursday of every month. New this year is the additional meeting on the Fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the Township Hall. TOWNSHIP BOARD SCHEDULED MEETING DATES January 12th/No 26th February 9th & 23rd March 9th & 23rd April 13th & 27th May 11th & 25th June 8th & 22nd July 13th & 27th August 10th & 24th September 14th & 28th October 12th & 26th November 9th/No 23rd December 14th & 28th PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETS EVERY THIRD THURSDAY NOTE: P/Z WORK SESSIONS EVERY 1ST THURSDAY AS NECESSARY January 5th & 19th February 2nd & 16th March 2nd & 16th April 6th & 20th May 4th & 18th • June 1st & 15th I July 6th & 20th August 3rd & 17th September 7th & 21st October 5th & 19th November 2nd & 16th December 7th & 21st ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF MONTH AS NEEDED AT 7:00 PM This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township board will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio Q' 1714 *' Fl 11 Win •Mm Sk> $ CH NS % ex tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting or public hearing upon 14 days notice to the Yankee A’ Springs Township Clerk. ss Janice C. Lippert, Clerk - January 12 - 2006 • I Yankee Springs Township - 284 N. Briggs Road - Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 06625206 SX- �s I n vS N- S S b to: « * S ’S Jl Mi 1 is $ Vs i h. Ik -L ( •I I? < ‘‘ *4^^ 1 .* * 4 J' * »1 I to. 'Fl *J Lt >21 THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION o J.7^ r —11. i 5^ Our Hometown Charitable Organization IU.. -gni! II MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. ”4 4Tft I L «* irtai e si 9 I * I T II u:EK! il ’4.iI . ■ m trsisiis! 1 'll’ •v SKL lwhob —*• • I | Ti ‘i Ll.’.OTu:*. . ’ 1 111— ■B• W- B v-z For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com J ▼ ▼ vuuvuuu 06572944 .1 4" II ® * ia A «!• 1 A ana ss ElflU'f' biw «S EllHSfJ1’ * ■ ab aa WBl w w AIaII* * CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA /%• Ji 'S' T IJ J UJ ■ * */chigk* COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ? PUB LIC REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter I 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on February 20, Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of FMJ Property Holdings, LLC for the rezoning of lands commonly designated as 5125 and 5235 68th Street, from the R-R Rural Residential District and the 1-2 Industrial District to the C-2 General Business District. The lands proposed for rezoning are legally described as follows: PROPOSED PROJECT IN FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND Date: January 30, 2006 The Village of Middleville is proposing to implement a project which •jl includes activities located in a floodplain or wetland as follows: I •J . a- X' <- That part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 6, T5N, R10W, described as beginning at a point on the South line of said Southwest 1/4, which is N 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds W 246.00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence N 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds W 337.80 feet along said South line; thence N 02 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds W 110.35 feet along the Easterly line of Kon-Krete Drive (86 feet wide); thence Northerly 207.19 feet along said Easterly line on a 3957.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears N 01 degrees 26 minutes 52 seconds W 207.16 feet; 1VVVJ thence N 00 degrees ~ ---- 03 minutes 08 seconds E 17.68 feet along said Easterly line; thence S 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds E 253.60 feet; thence S 00 degrees 52 minutes 10 seconds E 117.22 feet along the West line of the East 336 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence S 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds E 90.00 feet; thence S 00 degrees; 52 minutes 10 seconds E 217.80 feet to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 1. Name of the Project: 2006 State St. Improvements 2. Brief Description of Project and Activities in the Floodplain or Wetland: The Village of Middleville desires to-reconstruct State St. from M-37 to the terminus. The purpose of this project is to improve the infrastructure to and from the Metaldyne plant locat­ ed at the corner of Bectal and State St. There are no planned activ­ ities in the 100-year flood plain of the Thornapple Thomapple River. The proj­ ect is adjacent to a wetland area near Cherry St. There is an exist­ ing stream from that wetland that crosses the road through a small culvert. The project work is limited to replacing replacing_the the old culvert Iwith a new concrete culvert rated for truck traffic. The new culvert will be placed in the existing 66’ ROW of State St. Every reasonable effort will be made to limit the work in the adjacent wetland. As part of the proposal project, a request has been made for federal funds All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed rezoning. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant » i rograms. Use of such funds requires compliance with federal Executive Orders 11988, Floodplain Management and 11990, Protection of Wetlands. The Village of Middleville must consider all practicable alternatives to activ­ ities located in the floodplain or wetland and invite comments from the t e Ipublic. Public comments including factors to be considered in reviewing the project such as alternative courses of action or devoting special attention to certain impacts should be submitted to Mary JeanJ^enaar, Village Clerk, 100 East Main St., P.O. Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333-0069 ,zj within fifteen (15) days from the date of this public notice. A Dated: January 25, 2006 8 o hJ E —B PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06625252 �Scots top Hastings in four games for first Gold victory < vmmb I • • • I I fM <rwvtrww* j hrfui twetai tabi te <ta kww Io 1K1 (•■bitav rw 1*4 « •WIW VMM* hrti.* I* tilfc Its tow . fH. v»* h» «w» *-** H fa a at 2* i6 i» ra it j% n« •Mi. 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The Trojans won the first nine points of game one, thanks to solid net play by I I senior Jessica Flaska and great serving from senior Jessica Johnson. Johnson had three aces in the run, and led TK for the night with five aces. Back-to-back blasts by hitter Jordyn freshman Skinner and junior middle hitter Alicia Ter Haar got the Saxons refocused. Behind the serving of Jennifer Skinner the Sailors scored five straight points, The Fighting Scots comXpetitive cheer team had its meet conference first Wednesday night topping six teams for a second place finish. The Scots ran into a bit of trouble right before first round when Katie Jonkhoff sustained an ankle injury, Emily Dingman stepped it up to take her place in the third round. The Scots still managed the highest score of all the teams in round one with a 189.5 and they achieved their personal best in round two with a 180.5. Caledonia finished the night with 650 points. The Scots finished only i I a i * ai <■ Al - The Trojans’ Jessica Johnson makes a pass in front of teammate Katie McCarty during Thursday night’s OK Gold Conference contest at South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) _ ‘MJ* and then with Jordyn Skinner smacking the ball from behind the end line the Sailors won another ten in a row to pull ahead 15-11. South Christian went on to win game one 25-15, then •** . Atake the next two 25-12, 2517. fiT While South Christian fixed the passing problems V , i aML ’ f that plagued it in the early going, the Trojans never did get control of their passing & game struggling to get solid attacks off against the Sailors. Marcie Blacquiere fin­ ished the night with 23 assists for South Christian. Both teams are now 2-1 in the conference. Flaska led the Trojans TK's Jayne Kennicott sets the ball up for a teammate with five kills, while Ter 3-0 loss to the South Haar hit eight for the in game one of Thursday’s Sailors. Jayne Kennicott had Christian Sailors. (Photo by Brett Bremer) eight points behind Byron Center, a team which they have finished ahead of at invitationals this season. The Caledonia girls will be at Hudsonville this Saturday beginnin g at 10 a.m., the host the next conference meet Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. freshmen Caledonia's competitive cheer team •dominated all the jayvee teams in the conference Wednesday, scoring a 514. The Scot total was boosted by a round three total that was 25 points higher than any other time this season, The freshmen will also be at Hudsonville on Saturday. TK Athletic Boosters to meet rT- Sr*" 'Wk * s: Bulldogs edge Scots in conference cheer o CM in CM s Hunters Bring us your The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at the high school. A representative from Mt. Pelier. Ohio, will be in atten­ dance to explain a “reverse raffle” fund-raiser to the group. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 795-7667. eight assists for TK. The Trojans host league this Hamilton leading Thursday in conference play, then will be in a tournament at Calvin Christian on Saturday. 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Thornapple Kellogg and Hamilton at the bottom of the conference standings by knocking off the Trojans in Middleville Friday night 4644. After taking a 16-14 lead in the opening quarter, the Trojans sputtered in the second eight minutes falling behind 24-17 at the half. The two teams battled back and forth in the second half, with the Trojans head-, ing into the fourth quarter with a one-point lead. The outscored Saxons the Trojans 15-12 in the fourth to avenge their early season loss to TK. Jason Blain led TK with 17 points. The Saxons did much of their damage down low, with Steve Bolo leading Hastings with 16 points and Bryan Skedgell adding 11. Ryan Sisson, who had 30 points in the Trojans’ first meeting with the Saxons, -A. Z finished with eight points for TK as did teammate Blake Johnson. In front of the three fifth TK’s Trevor Manning looks to get by his man in the place teams, Byron Center first half of Tuesday night’s contest against North boasts a 3-3 conference Pointe. (Photo by Perry Hardin) mark while Caledonia and Wayland are each 4-3 in the league. South Christian improved to 7-0 in the conference with its two-point win over Caledonia Friday night. The Trojans were 0-2 last week, and are now 3-8 on the season. North Pointe Christian topped the Trojans in Middleville last Tuesday, 71-57. The Mustangs broke the game open in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Trojans 24-14. The game had been close for most of the night, with the Mustangs holding a 4743 advantage going into the fourth quarter after holding the same four-point advantage at the half, Sisson poured in 20 points for TK in the losing effort, while Isaac Thaler added 13 points and eight rebounds. Ben Sietsema led North Pointe with 20 points, and his teammate Tyler Emmorey added 14. TK will visit Byron Center tonight, then play host to South Christian on Friday, f $ 6^ i# / ■ 1 (ill I* r J- ^3 w CT VV it a , x .• *\l A • TK’s Ryan Sisson rises above a North Pointe defender in Tuesday night’s non-conference contest at TKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 0 W-' fl Trojans and Saxons lead 0-K Gold wrestling again The Thornapple Kellogg The Trojans’ victory, couvarsity wrestling team got pled with Caledonia’s upset back on track last week, of Hamilton, means ________________ __ _____________ .. _ the1 starting with a 57-20 O-K Trojans and Hastings Gold Conference victory Saxons will be battling it out over Wayland Wednesday for the top spot in the O-K night. Gold Conference s dual meet standings this Wednesday. The Saxons will come to TK with a perfect 4-0 conference mark, and are the No. 6 ranked team in the state in Division 2. TK is 3- AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC MUTO BOOT we meet by accident. Your full service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06623956 1 in the league. Two years ago the two teams tied for the O-K Gold Championship and last season TK edged out the Saxons for the top spot. The conference championship will be decided at the league tournament at Byron Center Feb. 11. The Trojans earned their third league victory by win­ ning ten matches at Wayland last Wednesday, eight of them came with Wildcats flat on their back. Scoring pins for the Trojans were Tucker Bowerman (103), Kyle Dalton (112), John Wallace (119), Brett Tinker (130), Scott Brown (145), Dennis Olsen (189), Derrick Brock (215), and Mike Munjoy (275). Justin Lewis also earned six points for TK, just for showing up to take the Wildcat’s forfeit at 125 pounds. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the bearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 891-1287 or 795-3640 MONTEREY —--O^-‘4(c BESTAURAHT—-LOUMGE 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316 06572948 06623377 Great Savings on Draft Beer & Mixed Drinks! (616) 891-2928 J 71 �* Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, January 31, 2006 Local equestrian earns high national ranking by Kelly Lloyd breeds have similar traits for training and showing in the riding and driving classes. Christjon instantly learned the art of showing Hackney Ponies. Conveniently, the Saddlebred horses and Hackney horses generally compete at the same show, but in different classes. As soon as he entered his first competitive class, Christjon began winning, or at least placing in the top of the class. Soon after he began train­ ing Hackney Ponies, he decided to purchase a Hackney Pony for himself. Christjon purchased Heartland Spectacular from a trainer in Wisconsin. Heartland Spectacular was green broke and needed fin­ ishing touches. Christjon trained his new mount, along with his other mounts, nearly every day of the year. Fortunately, Christjon’s par­ ents, Dr. Sannes and Dr. David Mielke, own a train­ ing facility, which includes an inside arena for times of Staff Writer Caledonia Christjon Sannes-Mielke isn’t the typical high school senior, or the typical equestrian. He has earned his way to the top ranks in the nation for show­ ing for his Hackney Pony, Heartland Spectacular. Not long after Christjon began walking, he was sit­ ting on top of horses. Pictures hanging in the bam and the house prove he was showing horses by the age of 3. His bedroom walls are covered with blue ribbons and an occasional red ribbon. Many trophies and awards are lined up on shelves. It's seems almost as if Christjon was born to ride horses. Christjon grew up training and showing Saddlebred horses with his mother. Dr. Christine Sannes, and other trainers. Then about two years ago, Christjon decided to try training and showing Hackney Ponies. Though they differ in size, the two seasonal weather. Christjon competed from May through November last year at 12 different shows throughout the Midwest, including Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kansas City. Depending on the show, they last from a weekend to a full week. His dedication earned him many year-end awards. By the end the show sea­ son. Christjon had earned the year-end Saddle Horse Report Top Ten Champion, an overall fourth in the nation for the American Hackney Horse Society, the American Hackney Horse Society Youth Medallion Under Saddle High Point Champion, four time youth medallion final qualifier for Nationals, age 14-17 Pleasure Pony Driving Junior Exhibitor. Reserve National Champion, top three in the American Hackney Horse Society Youth Medallion National Finals Pleasure Pony under Saddle, top three in Pleasure Pony Driving, and Michigan Horse Show Association Challenge of the Breeds Open English Pleasure ✓ r* ft* if Christjon Sannes-Mielke is shown driving Heartland Spectacular during one of the many shows he competed in this past year. Junior Exhibitor High Point Champion. Staying closer to home, Christjon also took part on the Caledonia High School Equestrian throughout his four years of high school. When Christjon isn’t riding horses or driving ponies, he enjoys playing the violin and downhill skiing. After graduation, Christjon plans to attend William Woods University in Missouri to study equine and science business. Christjon hopes to own a training facility and continue to use his talents. Middleville AYSO shutting down? The Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) will be closing down after the spring 2006 season, with no new registra­ tions begin taken in April, unless enough volunteers can be found to continue opera­ tions. Erin McNutt (Middleville Regional Commissioner) says part of the problem is the success of the program. “The success has been so great that in the last two years, the league has experi­ enced a 40 percent growth rate and is now serving more than 600 players," McNutt says. “This year the league offered 984 games to 82 local teams and many more visiting teams from sur­ rounding regions.” . Christjon Sannes-Mielke and his Hackney Pony, Heartland Spectacular, earned numerous year-end awards. This exceptional growth rate, however, is part of the reason for its demise. The American Youth Soccer Organization is, by charter, an all-volunteer organiza­ tion. Recently the number of volunteers needed to offer such a great program has not kept up with the rise in par­ ticipation. That, coupled with the departure of volun­ teers as their children grow out of the program, has resulted in a critical shortage of key positions necessary to continue the program. Unless replacements can be found to take over key positions, the league simply cannot be maintained. The local AYSO group needs an assistant regional commissioner, field coordi- GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc + i «■ ■■■I WWW.greenridge .com LzB ■s ■■■ - i® OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 1 V Ml «~r.' J i -Ji y. 11648 E Bear Meadow - Alto Bran&ra®WoEmLe ^1^2 fin- MODEL OPEN - ALTQ MEADQWS Brand new home in • --invement location! Quick «0 access to I 96! 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, Main floor laundry, living room, kitchen w/eating area w/slider. Master w/pvt bath. Visit the model Tues/Thurs 36 & Sun 2-4 or by appt. $159,900. I Alden iMdbil Nash (IVI-OU, (M-50, LUWeill Lowell i i . 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Crissman is the grandson of Richard Crissman of Caledonia, and the oldest of the three children of Jim Crissman and Jill HaverCrissman of Midland. Jim graduated from Caledonia See scholarship, pg. 2 £ j2 W no sal 9V/ >£!£ TOJ rdo 3iq 1 1221 tfiW mV to tod om isd JS2 nao to nd) oiq 1 tfiV ram rfiG k The Village Players of Middleville will present "The Snake in the Grass,., or He Rattled the Rails" on three consecutive weekends later this month. The dinner-theater shows will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings Feb. 10 and 11,17 and 18. and 24 and 25 at the MiddleVilla Inn j —w SB See performances, pg. 14 Charles Crissman Caledonia superintendent charged in two counties ’ i joD QiW joD I eoq nod / | by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Wes VanDenburg, who is on unpaid administrative leave, was charged last week by the Kent County and Ionia County prosecu­ tors for embezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses. County Kent The Attorney Prosecuting issued a two-count felony warrant last Tuesday for VanDenburg, accusing him of embezzlement of between $1,000 and $20,000 and obtaining money by false pretenses and $ 1,000 between $20,000. Both charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the value of the property taken. Late Tuesday afternoon, VanDenburg voluntarily meet with his attorney David A. Dodge and Kent County Sheriff Detective Nick Kaechle at the Kent County jailhouse, where he was booked, fingerprinted and photographed. He then posted 10% of the $10,000 bond. VanDenburg is accused of financial abuse of Caledonia Schools’ credit card, duplicating receipts for cash reimbursements, using- guest receipts and spending too much money on gasoline. VanDenburg then was Wednesday arraigned morning in 63rd District Court, where he asked the judge the dollar amount for H The only the charges. 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. thing I don't understand is, how much money? I have heard, is it $1,000, $1,500, $2,000? I never heard a fig­ ure I'm being held responsi­ ble for." The prosecuting attorney was unable to give an exact dollar amount. VanDenburg said he feels the amount is $648, which he offered to pay last fall. According to documents obtained throughout the past couple of months, the Caledonia alleged financial charges are approximately $1,000. County Ionia The Attorney Prosecuting warrants two issued against Thursday VanDenburg with charges of obtaining cash under false pretenses. One count is a felony, where VanDenburg is accused for taking between $1,000 and $20,000 in 2003. The second charge is a misdemeanor, in which VanDenburg is accused of alleged financial abuse of less than $1,000 in 2002. The exact amounts in ques­ tion are still unknown. The prosecuting attor­ neys for both Kent and Ionia County were not available for comment by press time. Larry Emery, another attorney of VanDenburg’s, said, "I’m slightly confused because the prosecuting attorneys still haven’t pre­ sented information to me of the exact charges being brought against Wes. I don’t understand where he County Kent (the Prosecutor) is stating any because embezzlement * ti w Wes VanDenburg with embezzlement, money would have been entrusted to Wes and there wasn’t." When asked if the prose­ cuting attorney felt money entrusted was to VanDenburg by access to the general account via credit card, Emery replied, "Money has to be physical­ ly] given to the holder." VanDenburg said. "There There was never any intent to steal. I am looking forward to the opportunity to final be able to tell my side of the story. I trust the justice system and feel truth will prevail in the end.” During a Jan. 12 due hearing, process VanDenburg agreed to resign in the near future. Until then, he has been placed on unpaid adminis­ trative leave where he is collecting his remaining vacation days and personal days. Jennifer Christian chosen Caledonia Township Clerk passed unanimously. by Fran Faverman Robertson reviewed the Staff Writer The Caledonia Township process used by the board: During last week’s inter­ Board Wednesday night two advertisements, the view with VanDenburg, he appointed Jennifer Christian receipt of 21 applications, said, "I feel the accused to the township clerk posi­ and interviews with eight financial abuses stem back tion, thus filling the vacancy candidates. to when I fired the varsity on the board left by the resig­ basketball coach, Scott nation of Lynn DeMann. “It was difficult for Tompkins. On July 30th, Richard Robertson, treas­ candidates to come Scott called me and said ‘I urer, acting as board chair­ here and be inter ­ have friends in high places man in the absence of Bryan and will smear your name viewed publicly. Harrison, supervisor, moved and get you fired.’ There the • appointment; Ric I ask the candidates were two witnesses to that Snoeyink, trustee, supported to remain interested phone call. I feel that the motion, and it carried Tompkins and some of his in township boards unanimously. Following pas­ friends have been pushing sage of the motion, and committees.” these charges." Robertson indicated that According VanDenburg, trustee Larry Stauffer, who - Walter Bujak, Tompkins was fired as the was unable to attend the Caledonia Varsity trustee board meeting, had told him Basketball Coach for a he supported offering the number of reasons, which “We have done our due appointment to Christian. include using profanity and When the board reached diligence." he said. “Those name calling during prac­ ’ the item on the agenda that considered represented a tices and/or games, telling read “Appointment of variety of qualifications and unethical stories, and leavTownship Clerk," Harrison experience." ing players unsupervised, ; moved that the board allow After Christian’s appoint­ all issues which go against ! him to recuse himself due to ment, Robertson said that it the Michigan High School a conflict of interest (because had been a difficult decision. Athletic Association and a relative was a candidate for “We considered education, the Caledonia Schools bythe post). Upon passage of experience, intangibles, reflaws and policies, erences. We were most com­ the motion, he left the room. VanDenburg continued, A succeeding motion by fortable with her," he conit I talked to Scott about Snoeyink to appoint eluded. these issues and asked Walter Bujak. trustee, Robertson temporary chair (him) to stop using the prowas supported by Don See fanity and name calling, but Koopmans, trustee, and he responded, ‘I can’t guar­ antee that it will stop.' “Some people are upset that I overstepped Athletic I Director Scott Weis' position by firing Tompkins. • Ex-Major Leaguer hired as CHS However, Weis said he did­ n’t feel comfortable conbaseball coach fronting Tompkins because • School Board filing deadline this his son was on the basketafternoo ball team. I know I needed to handle the situation • Caledonia Twp. makes final myself." payment on new fire station A preliminary hearing at the 63rd District • TK’s conference championship Courthouse will be set for streak in jeopardy the middle of February. new clerk, pg. 2 In This Issue... I / �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 V - .7 •** >5 B TA ■'■ - - Catch some jazz and some hoops The Thornapple Kellogg Jazz Band performs before Friday games. They will perform on February 17 and Feruary 24. home basketball New clerk, continued from page thanking all the candidates, said, “It was difficult for can­ didates to come here and be interviewed publicly. I ask the candidates to remain interested in township boards Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 or HI 1-800-870-7085 and committees.” Koopmans said, “Those who weren’t selected can run for the office.” His comment is a reference to the August primary. Christian will need to win if she is to be on the November general election ballot for the balance of DeMann's four-year term. (Winning the Republican primary in August is consid­ ered to be equivalent to win­ ning the general election in November.) Harrison then returned to the meeting. Robertson indi­ cated that he wanted Christian sworn in immedi­ ately. Christian was sworn in by Harrison after the meeting adjourned. Also sworn in was Carol Roelofs, deputy clerk. While the board is anxious to have Christian assume her duties, she noted that she has some commitments with her current employer and it will take her about two weeks to wind up her duties there. Ex-Major Leaguer hired as CHS baseball coach by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Chad Curtis, who played baseball in the Big Leagues and in the World Series, has been hired new varsity base­ ball coach at Caledonia High School. The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday accepted the recommenda­ tion to hire Curtis, who succeedsd Ron DeJonge, whose contract was not renewed last summer. Athletic Director Scott Weis had said the “(baseball) program needed to go a dif­ ferent direction, including leadership. Curtis is in his second year teaching physical education at Caledonia High School. After graduating from Cornerstone University in 2004, Curtis completed his. student teacher training with Pat Gillies at Caledonia High School. Curtis lived in Middleville until moving to Arizona dur­ ing his middle school years. He graduated as salutatorian of his class at Benson High School. Curtis was also selected as high school all­ state in football, baseball and track. He is best known for his Major League baseball career, in which he played 10 years for different organizations, including the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers. “I’m excited about the opportunity to use my experiences to help players in the school and the community, commented Curtis. Also hired during the board meeting last Tuesday evening were Lisa Hoffman (papraprofessional), Chad Dill (parapro), Dan working with administration during the negotiations. • Adopted, at the suggestion of interim ’ Superintendent Jerry Phillips, the budget amend­ ments of $32,548,201 for the 2005-06 general fund. The • funds were placed for expen­ ditures in instruction and support services. • Approved a start-up fund of $5,000 to be established with revenue from the CocaCola machines for purchas­ ing flowers for staff employ­ ees in the event of illness, family death, and births; staff appreciation’ and staff years of service awards. Each year the school is allocated approximately $50,000 from Coca-Cola for allowing Coke machines in the buildings. Traditionally, the funds are placed in the general fund. • Accepted a letter of intent for the gift of property from Bob-O-Link Associates, L.L.C, in Green Lakes Estates not to exceed the cost of $180,000 for sur­ veys, environmental studies, and zoning. • Approved a cooperative co-ed middle school tennis club for the spring of 2006, which will be organized through the Community Resource program. The club will be offered to seventh and eighth grade students. Phillips ended the meeting by informing the board and audience that he visits the schools as often as he can. He said the morale of the teachers and students are good. Donations of $500 to Dutton Elementary for their greenhouse and $200 was donated to the high school. Chad Curtis Cuthbertson (parapro), Beth Bishof (bus driver), and Kara Lamberts (Michigan School Readiness program co-coordinator). Linda Wiers was approved for leave of absence while Jamie Brenner resigned as Special Education Transition Aide. The board also recognized the varsity football team members and staff for their Division III State win Championship last November. As each player and coach was introduced, they shook hands with each board member. Following the introductions, the audience enjoyed a seasonal highlight video produced by parent Gayle Spitzley. In other business, the school board: • Approved the negotiated wage re-opener for the third year of the 2006-2007 contracts for the Caledonia Education Association and the bus drivers and fleet mechanics. Assistant Superintendent Carol Nelson-Purkey introduced representatives from each group, thanking them for J 'I I I' ■fl y- to«* <1 •Tt 1 la'atiBi iniia Hklrt isaet i!> Scholarship, continued from page 1 High School in 1968. “Charley" is completing a triple major at Michigan in pure mathematics, linguis­ tics, and Italian, and will graduate summa cum laude in April. At Cambridge, he will pursue graduate studies in mathematics, which he finds “incredible and beauti­ ful.” More than 80 of the top U.S. colleges and universi­ ties nominate exceptional students to compete for 11 Churchill Scholarships given annually for graduate study in science, engineering or mathematics. Crissman is the second winner ever from the University of Michigan. He plans to complete his gradu­ ate studies in the U.S. after his year in England and to pursue a career in academia. Crissman also is an editor of the U of M student humor and satire newspaper. The Every Three Weekly, and an officer in the student snow­ board club. He spent his jun­ ior year at the University of Padua in northern Italy, tak­ ing a full load of classes, from math to art history, in the Italian language. While in Italy, he took a solo spring break trip to Hungary and Romania. Hiking in deep snow by him­ self in .the mountains of Romania in a near blizzard, he was attacked by a pack of four large wild dogs. He escaped with minor bite Get a gift certificate at wounds, but had to undergo a series of rabies shots. “This is not the story that best illustrates his intelli­ gence," according to his dad. Specials k' — on Tanning & Lotions u ••• co in in CXJ i. o Wanted!! 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The This photograph taken by Perry Hardin at a past Polar Dip says more about the fun people have at WinterFest than any amount of words can. The public (even if ^JThe^and i^truTand some L . . .... \ :__ thn riiin I qI/q XA/intorPoet nn placea the land c they don’t want to dip) is invited to enjoy the return of the Gun Lake WinterFest on the United States now holds Saturday, Feb. 18, Polar Dip applications are available at Gun Lake area stores, the title to the New Buffalo land. Barry County Chamber of Commerce office in Hastings and J-Ad Graphics. Gun Lake Tribe Chairman I *1 h ■ s I* ”1^ SSi’ SEral J- V 3| r * i ®ukih’^iSi I ? JB isiMj: > re ii stall b n iaaiBiw K ms sr Milted du onis regardless of the weather, but it may involve a run in to the water instead of a jump. WinterFest is returning after a three-year hiatus, and no matter the weather, it promises to be the high point of the winter, even if there is no snow. At last report, the National Weather Service long range forecast is predict­ ing a return to winter condi­ tions by the middle of February. The WinterFest committee has planned lots of activities for children and adults during the day. This year there will be a story teller, a petting zoo, — rides and games pony planned by Catherine Beyer from the Thornapple Area Parks Recreation and Committee. The committee is working on entertainment for the day as well. The fun for adults begins on Friday night, Feb. 17, with a Mardi Gras Night at O’Neill’s Restaurant. Staff at the restaurant are busy plan­ ning costume contests and www.hastings4.com other fun events for the Downtown Hastings on State evening. DIGITAL SOUND 945-SHO W On Saturday morning, the 0NO PASSES Free drink refills & 25t corn refills I STM/i/MSMT/M? 77M& 27-20 day will begin with a pancake J Q ©WHEN A STRANGER CALLS breakfast at the new © 7:30. 9:40 J (PG-13) 12:15. 2:30. 5:00. Orangeville Township Hall. J O ©BIG MOMMA S HOUSE 2 © J (PG-13) 12:30. 2:40. 4:50. 7:20, 9:30 In addition, St. Francis © THE LAST HOLIDAY (PG 13) Church will hold a bake sale • • 9:20 12:00. •If , 2:20. 7:00. 2:20, 4:40. 4:40, 7: © 9:50 •If 5:00. CASANOVA (R) 12:00. during the breakfast and THE PRODUCERS (PG 13) 2:15, 7:15 bring baked goods to the WinterFest site to sell. mss I I 20oz DRINK I After the pancake break­ •I LIMB WIUI with $2.50 puiWKWc purchase I | I® Of 46oz bag ot buttery popcorn I 1 Exl MARCH31 2006 I*' a fast, the fun moves to the I BEST DEAL in eNewsletter at I HASTINGS 4 I teiiM’1 S1S* iU*’1 ^1 £ £ & IA ■ u___ wyw.hastings^com---------- 1 w • i r X 'J ■ For reservations call Bill Reynolds at 269.367.4455. or email therevuel @yahoo.com * I 3alon, Inc. BRIGHT SKY s presents Friday, Feb. 3 at 7PM Sat., Feb. 4 at 3PM & TPM Sun., Feb. 5 at 3PM Friday, Feb. 10 at TPM Sat., Feb. 11 at 3PM & TPM Sun., Feb. 12 at 3PM 5. ACREAGE! Beautiful, rolling 6 acres with walk-out site, perked. Call Kay Stolsonburg @ 269-795-3305 or 838-3305 .................... a A IL l| \J \ Made possible with support of Michigan Council for Arts andflQ Cultural affairs and Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Inc. ■ c? 4. ACREAGE! Approx. 5-1/2 acres with split available * Nice walk-out site with woods behind * Within 5 minutes of school * Conveniently located, just off M-37. For more (ft 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ................... $84,900 information call Deb Erway @ Tickets: Adults $9; Seniors/Students $8; Children 12 & under $7 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR i co CM tn 25%Off i i New Clients $56,000 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml (across from the fire station) I D 1 • Color Specialist • Haircut, Facials, Nails, Waxes, Massages • Refreshments • Warm Towels • Complimentary Refreshments u studio, at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE Production of The Right Choice The m iiyn r provides a glimpse into the future for our tribe and the surrounding community," Sprague said. “We believe . that working together with the United States Department of Justice, we will expeditiously defeat MichGO's very similar mer­ itless lawsuit against the Bush administration. MichGO should anticipate the same results; a complete and absolute victory for the Gun Lake Tribe." D.K. Sprague said, "The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians enthusiastically congratu­ 06625585 lates the Pokagon Band of parking lot near the Allegan Potawatomi Indians on their IF "1 County Park Stage, where I Coupon land being placed into trust SIMPLY THE BEST SPA II entertainment will include an by the Department of the ice carving demonstration FOR YOU! Interior. We admire the B sponsored by the Bay Pointe Pokagon Band's patience and Inn, and Edward Elsner from Ma... . 11 I determination in exercising the Delton Public Library their sovereign right to oper­ telling stories. Pony rides and I k t Expires 2/28/06 i * ate a tribal governmental [ Must present coupon fl a petting zoo will fill the field — gaming facility that will ----- ---- ll near Weick’s Market. bring much needed revenue At about 1:30 p.m., the to fund their essential gov-9954 CHERRY VALLEY, YOUR Polar Dip is scheduled to take EUPe Colour & ernmental programs while FULL SERVICE CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 place from the county park. Superb Sbifle SALON establishing well paying (616) 891 1272 Then the always popular careers for their membership Swimsuit Fashion Show on 06625459 the stage put on by the Sea Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Shanty in an effort to get 838-3305 Broker & Owner .................... everyone thinking about Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI summer. 838-3349 Assoc. Broker .................... .... Earlier in the day there will 795-3305 Bonnie Baumgardner, ABR .. be a hike from the outdoor 623-8357 Deb Erway ............................ ■v. A recreation center and it is free 795-2336 Mary Reurink ............... ........ fishing weekend^ at the **»* IS M ■ I Kay v c Yankee Springs Recreation c 838-3305 ■•ALTO** MLS. COUM NO*M area. Park personnel also will REALTOR S*« orroatwMT^ be on hand to answer ques­ G^rRipGFS jor tions at the warming hut at www.BrightSkyRealtors.com the outdoor recreation center, u4 J program • •• We are proud to sponsor T-K Schools through the Cartridges For Kids® o WinterFest will conclude % *■ an innovative way to raise funds for our schools while helping the environment. Saturday night with the Rock > 1 Simply drop off your inkjet, laser, fax and copier cartridges as well as cell phones to our office. Teaming up with Cartridges For Kids® © will help keep these items out of ’N Roll Trivia Contest at the ■ the landfills and generate funds for T-K Schools.___________________________ 1 Bay Pointe Restaurant. Local teams will compete begin­ Winter’s almost over! What’s your next project? Craig ning at 6 p.m. For details 838-3349 VACANT LAND about bringing a team call 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! Lovely wooded & secluded * Approx. 2-3/4 acres * No Dave Young at 945-9554. Doors open at 5 p.m. at mobile homes or doublewides * Modulars welcome! $34,900 Bay Pointe and the cost just Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 . to watch is $10 per person. 2. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! Beautiful 1.5 acre +/- wooded building site with under­ Seating is limited. Tickets to r fla ground electric * Secluded setting * Land contract terms * No mobile homes or douthis event are available at JAd Graphics in Hastings or at blewides * Modulars welcome! Call Deb Erway @ the Bay Pointe Inn. This k—J 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ..................................... $28,900 Bonnie event is almost sold out, so 795-3305 3. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE! Lovely rolling, wooded acreage within 5 minutes of anyone interested should get schools! Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 tickets as soon as possible. each $49,900 »• Two sites available Polar Dip applications available by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The WinterFest Polar Dip will return to the Allegan County Park on Patterson Road Saturday, Feb. 18, with an opportunity for those who want to test their mettle against the frigid tempera­ tures of Gun Lake. Sign-up forms are avail­ able at Gun Lake area busi­ nesses, J-Ad Graphics in Hastings and on the Bay Pointe web site at www.bay­ pointeinn.com. The cost for advanced registrations is $10 per person. Advanced regis­ trations must be turned in to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce by noon Friday, Feb. 10, for participants to be assured of a T-shirt. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent sign the form and be present on Saturday, Feb. 18, for the dip. Registrations after Feb. 10 are $15 apiece. This event will take place and the local community. filed by A lawsuit Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos (TOMAC) delayed the Pokagon casino. TOMAC's suit was filed in the same federal district court as Michigan Gambling Opposition (MichGO) who seeks to delay the Gun Lake casino. Both lawsuits were filed by a Grand Rapids law firm, and assert similar argu­ ments against the respective projects. The Pokagon's victory ■-JA ; ‘Si* -T-V Deb 623-8357 6. ACREAGE! Lovely towering trees on quiet cul-de-sac * Close to Gun Lake and Golf Course * Perked and surveyed * Middleville Schools. Call Deb Erway @ 269795-3305 or 269-623-8357..................... 1.09 acres $29,900 or 1.95 acres $37,900 ? 4 - COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES THINK SPRING! Hastings Ice Cream Business * All equipment included * Hastings Area * Across from popular Tyden Park * Seller financing available ‘ Also close to bike . - a. a •>■ — a * path and river * Future potential unlimited with canoe, bikes, soccer teams, etc. $39,900 Great time to open! Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 y * Mary 795-2337 3 1 7 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - :30 5.v MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 4 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. February 7. 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - \cming a Liling 1.0rd M< anting Worship ............................ 9 30 MJuwahip Time ..................... 10:35 Sunday School .............................................10 50 Evening Praise .................................. .. .. 6:00 hr WEDNESDAY Faith Weaver Friend* .. .6-00 un. a m. am p.m p.m 616-698-8104 7240 6H(h Street. SE - Caledonia st of M-37 2 mile* Pastor l/r Hnan F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles AH walks, One faith BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.briKhlside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH •4 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior PaMor Tim A. Vine. A*«C PastorAouth Douglas G. Beason. V isitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Music Minister Sunday School................ ............. Sunday Morning WcrrJiip Setvicr Sunday Evening Service.............. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . Word of Life dubs ..................... Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship......................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391* 12200 WeM M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 Sunday Wonhip ............................ 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. •*. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you 're at. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OHUFVCH Sunday Worship: 9 (X) a.m or 10:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, February 12th: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Mark 1:40-45______ Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org . >CherryV5u,ley ' .« •» R R t SH Y T t R t A N CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .............................. 9:30» a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...............................10:45a.m. Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Pullman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakcsidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located In Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:3Q p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People (onnecfion /dub for ‘Kids' of all ai?ej 10:00-10:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Currenllv meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School. 9757 Duncan lake Ave.. Caledonia Nmry amiable throughout fwrvone ti tuekome. Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 God's Antidote for Loneliness 9:30a, 11:OOa W w ornerChurch.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk , S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 1< II 14 Make :Sunday the best J day ofyour week »« Nuraery available dunng service* i 8436 Kraft Ave , Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcalcdonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke nt? t5ll» SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH RISTIAN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 liR w 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm I 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Sewing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) I Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 «rdti Ws u h Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 o.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmlddlevllle.Qrq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace WAYFAREK Peace Church community A Place For YOU! Si Church _ _ _ Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle Schoofs cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8 30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616)891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church I Ik %I A 1 U1 WHITNEYVILLE r IV a ft a „ The Family of God for All People r----- •!.. Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeeercovenant.org- I -s Sunday Services 8 30tm - Traditional 11 00am • Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School @ St. Paul Lutheran Church ew Life Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am ■^;,i 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http //www churchseek net/church/andrewmatt Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 in Irving) Wednesday Service; • i I I rA f T1 Sunday V v/ First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m • First I nday Mass 6 p.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. M-37 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 11.00 A M Holy Communion 314 E. Main Street, Middleville. Mich Ret' Fr Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. mile off A SERVICE TIMES TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL IX X, MATIC TEACHINGS 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto y (fa* . MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ©lb ®ime JUetljtitiifft Cljurclj Lakeside Community Church Phone 891 -9259 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Sunday School.... ........................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........................ 6:00 p.m. Youth Group:..... ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street tv w Middleville Wesleyan Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling .. 9:45 a.m . ILOOam . . 6:00 p.m. .. 6 45 p m . . 6:45 p m tJ Bible Church M 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody ri somebody...and Jesus is Lord I'U M Sunday School ............................................ 9.30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ................................ 6:00 p.m. Family Supper .............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys. Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org �The Sun and News, Middleville. February 7. 2006' Page 5 TK students learn to avoid ‘unintentional intolerance 4 4 bI * 4 ’SN !SS Las *!'Si § I 'IS.' ■ 7S I Bob ' i me aj lili “pl by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The entire student body at Thornapple Kellogg High School attended assemblies on “Unintentional Intolerance" last Thursday. The presentation by Julian Newman from the Woodrick institute was funded by a grant from the Youth Advisory Council of Community Barry the Foundation. Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School had applied for a grant to bring a speaker to the high school to talk about gender issues and working to eliminate intolerance. Newman talked directly to students, telling stories and relating anecdotes with relevance to the teenage audience. Film clips taken from Disney full-length car­ toons underscored how easy it is make decisions about people based on their gen­ der. In 1999, Dr. Harry President Knopke, of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids garnered support from D & W Grocery CEO Robert Woodrick to begin the Woodrick Institute for the Study of Racism and at Diversity Aquinas College. The institute has become nationally recog- .7^ I 11 kftBto'liiittlW J.V | Speaker Julian Newman used stories and real life examples to bring thei need for the acceptance of differences during talks at Thornapple Kellogg High School. &’• «> i at . ....... - 1 s M i te Ji1L Jw 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Brower. I 555 616-891-2020 The Diversity speaker was funded by a grant from the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation. Pictured from left to right in the front row are YAC members Andi VanderWoude, Elena Gormley and Laci Forbes. Standing are Vanessa Glass, Rachel Bickford, Sarah Laycock Maquis Coleman from the Woodrick Institute, speaker Julian Newman, Kyla Sisson, Chris Etter, Tracey Glass and Chloe I A He closed the presentation bs encouraging students to be mindful. The Woodrick Institute website includes thought provoking definitions of racism and intolerance. reminding those visiting the site, “There's less and more to race than meets the eye." Members of the school's diversity council w h i c h wrote the grants also received a grant for diversi­ ty workshops for students and staff. Saturday Hours’ Professional Services' Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter com -if »■_ , ’\i * xuiidni____ fji - 32 thornapple 8RECMCB ' ers based on false, half­ truth or incomplete infor­ mation? Students went awayV from the 45-minute presentation thinking about the question, “Could the reality of unin­ tentional intolerance lead to the verv things that most people abhor — things like racism, sexism. sexism, ageism, etc.?" He challenged students to make new mental models and to intentionally accept and include those who are T Hu® irai ——*■“ < nized for presenting quality programs that challenge participants to discover and confront the reality of racism in the United States. The Woodrick Institute for the Study of Racism and Diversity is an applied research and development unit of Aquinas College. Its mission is to help individu­ als and organizations in to developing capacity and diversity address racism in all its forms. Through pursuing this mis­ sion. the institute fosters the ideals of social justice, organizational diversity and inclusion and responsive­ ness to community needs. Core staff, faculty, pro­ fessional staff and graduate students at Aquinas join with corporate executives who contribute their time and effort as Institute Fellows; and collaborating organizations, the institute. helps institute The increase awareness and understanding of diversity. Its mission is to help people and organizations in build­ ing capacity to deal with issues of diversity, inclusion and racism. Newman made this mission real in his two presentations. According to high school Principal Ellen Zack, “You could hear a pin drop during the presentation for junior and seniors." Newman made it clear that “most people believe, and like to believe that they are tolerant and inclusive of others, others who may look, act or think differently than themselves. The bot­ tom line is that most people perceive themselves as I‘good’ people!" K— His brief presentation allowed students to think about what happens when ’’good" people and well i mentioned organizations are, on a regular basis, intolerant and exclusive ol others even when they don't want to be? Could we be making decisions about oth- . ............... ........... I' Cf Caledonia Community Schools Young 5's & Kindergarten Registration \r Caledonia Community Schools are taking registrations for Fall 2006 Kindergarten and Young 5’s classes. * If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1,2006, please contact Michele or Sarah at the Administration office for a k\ tea registration packet at 891-8185 or email at kd2enroll@caledonia.k 12.mi.us If you currently have elementary children in the district ■I please contact the elementary building secretary where your children attend for a registration packet. I Packets are also available at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. in IB) B lAJffill OJE_ 1 IU —-I LEX k ■ F J* 4 * 4 & 06625627 The REW i I t 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Barber Salon Hair Cut is $QOO i i < L-'Xrffl I * Haircut & Hilite is $22.00 (Free Shampoo) * J' Open: Monday • Saturday 9 AM • 9 PM; • Closed Sunday •I Loan Huynh, Barber A I SPECIALIZING IN MEN’S & BOY’S HAIRCUTS S'tZ f r 1ST TIME CUSTOMER IS 50% OFF THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS 1 A?1 Jr f. Church „(C16) 891-9703 ------- - <£ r. du ■ r*-- . 1 Blue jeans welcome! Sundays @ 9'30ajA. & ||:00aj*\. 06625540 8175 Broadmoor • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-0287 • www.brightside.org 4’ < �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 •II Alto woman spending a ‘Semester at Sea’ Louise /. (Sherk) Schleh MIDDLEVILLE - Louise I. (Sherk) Schleh, age 95, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Louise was bom on August 6, 1910 at Parmalee, the daughter of Roy and Nora (Miller) Sherk. Give She was raised in Parmalee and attended Parmalee and Middleville schools. She was married to Carl Schleh on February 10. 1931 at South Bend, Indiana. Louise was a homemaker, loved cooking, knitting, cro­ cheting, embroidering, cross­ word puzzles, talking on the phone with friends and famiiyShe was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother - always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Louise is survived by three daughters, Betty Brady of Middleville, Mary (Larry) Murphy of Hastings, Donna (Frank) Lask of Black River; three sons, William Schleh of Middleville, Curtis (Pauline) Schleh and Charles a memorial THAT CAN GO ON FOREVER... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. (Gloria) Schleh, both of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; " great-grandchildren three and step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schleh; her parents; two brothers; and an infant daughter. Funeral services were held Friday. February 3, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Gary L. Finkbeiner officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Cboni’ Johq&L.. IhxltmlinG A (Djcu/ 1a (biound Jhe QohmJt JustAdai]., J'obhuakij. 1lfih Special - 1 dozen kRed Roses in Vase Only 39”. / f J I i V. V Quantities limited. Order today. Place your order today for valentine's Day Delivery! Phone: 269-795-0239 10197 Garbow Rd • / Middleville I *^1 ini $ OPEN LATE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY . HOURS: J V i-rr. ** V Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Aquinas College student Janine Wilson, daughter of William and Carline Wilson r of Alto, is taking part this academic term in Semester at Sea, a global studies program administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education with academic certification provided by the University of Pittsburgh. program The takes approximately 640 students from colleges and universi­ ties across the United Slates and abroad, around the world each fall and spring semes­ ter. Since 1963, more than 40.000 participants have studied and traveled to 60 countries around the world through this cross-cultural program. A regional 65-day summer program also takes students to countries in the Pacific Rim or Latin America. Semester At Sea’s campus is the MV Explorer, a 24,300-ton ship that has been equipped as a floating uni­ versity. It includes class­ rooms with closed circuit television capabilities, a library, computer lab, the­ ater, student union and two dining rooms. It also includes a swimming pool, fitness center and sports court. Cabins are available in double occupancy for stu­ dents, and single and double occupancy for participants in the continuing education program. Students can choose from more than 70 lower and upper division courses (30 for the summer session) in a of variety disciplines. Courses offered are accredit­ ed by the University of Pittsburgh and are fully transferable to the student’s home institution. Classes meet daily while the ship is at sea. The faculty is comprised of visiting professors from institutions across the U.S. and abroad. They are internationalists who typically have had resident experience abroad, which enables them to integrate course content with countries on the itiner­ ary. When in port, students can choose from a wide range of structured travel opportunities that are devel­ oped by the Institute and the faculty. Students also may choose to travel independ­ ently. Each class has a field component requirement that the student must complete during the voyage. Activities in port can include home stays with families in the countries, vis-. its to universities, travel to places of historic, cultural and religious significance, or simply free travel to experi­ ence life in the cities and rural areas. Port visits are generally three to four days long. Also included in the Shipboard Community are up to 40 non-student adults participating in the continu­ ing education program. Semester at Sea also pro­ vides this alternative to trav­ elers of all ages who are attracted to the concept of travel with educational con­ tent. Among these seasoned travelers are retirees, teach­ ers on sabbatical, and others seeking personal or profes­ sional development. The aca­ demic program on board is made available to these par­ ticipants, and most partici­ pate either formally or infor­ mally. They also become involved in the shipboard community, relating well with the students, faculty and staff on board. Semester at Sea offers two voyages each year that circumnavigate the earth, and one that is more regional in focus, The fall terms typically begin in Vancouver, British Columbia, and end in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., while the winter/spring terms general­ ly begin in Nassau, Bahamas, and end in Seattle. The 100-day voyages around the world follow one of two possible routes; a southern itinerary follows a path around the Cape of Good Hope. This route has includ­ ed Venezuela, Brazil, South Africa and Kenya. Another route north of the African continent travels through the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. This itiner­ ary is equally challenging and has included countries as diverse as Turkey. Croatia, Spain. 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"It has become difficult for us to stay involved in the selection process as we approach retirement, pursue travel opportunities and become less connected to the students and their families and the staff of Caledonia High School," said Dixie Barnaby. "We’re confident the foundation will continue the legacy the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship repre­ sents." Amy Lou, who died just a few months after her gradua­ tion in 1988, is remembered by her family and friends as a remarkable young woman who, despite her physical handicaps, gave more to the Engagements School Board filing deadline this afternoon ■ J75 Ilfat, ■ « K-1 * ® ■ ti I ,. : I1H 0* .1) U 'T.k > tta&xvi N l fiw 1 All IM . * —a I I iinvi Today (Tuesday, Feb. 7) is the last day to turn in nomi­ nating petitions for the elec­ tion of positions on the Board Caledonia of Education. . Two board member seats will available for election. Current board members Bernard Nagel and Ken Yonker will seek re-election to their seats. Every candidates must be a registered voter who lives in the Caledonia School JF District. The candidates must / either return nominating peti­ tions with 40 registered sig­ natures or pay a $100 nonreJi fundable filing fee instead of | a petition. The applications must be filed with the Kent County Clerk’s Office in Grand Rapids by 4 p.m. today. Couretas-Martinez Bit ‘ 126 East Main Middleville, MI i r- kok De 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK REALTY V t fit 5 1/2% WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 06625563 Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults I J Christopher Hier DDS I • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth •It. 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The screening are scheduled on a ongoing basis and are held at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. 06625301 1 I B Starting at $ 158,000 Bose Price :-r- T I I• =5^2^ Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I■ John Couretas and Jill Stallard Sarnes of Caledonia wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Zoe Couretas to Joshua Martinez, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martinez Antonio of Clarksville. The bride-elect is a gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School. The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Lakewood High School. The CEF endowment now stands at approximately $525,000 and it has given out more than $55,000 in grants. For more information, call Jill Harrison, CEF adminis­ trator, at 891-8185, exten­ sion 7319, or by e-mail: caledfoundation@att.net Caledonia schools. Its pur­ pose is to provide funding in the form of grants for excep­ tional education programs that would not otherwise be underwritten by Caledonia Community Schools, and to provide scholarship awards for post secondary education to Caledonia High School graduating seniors. the amount of each scholar­ world in her 18 years of life ship," said Harrison. than most people do in a life­ The endowment also can time. A gifted listener and be increased simply by dona­ communicator, Amy made | tions to CEF being ear­ everyone she knew feel spe­ marked specifically for the cial because she accepted Barnaby Scholarship. and respected each person CEF Dave Nerz, she met. President, remarked, "This is The foundation has made our first foray into the very few changes to the awarding of scholarships and scholarship language except we’re very proud and hon­ to require participation in ored that the Bamabys have service activities through entrusted us with this legacy school and/or community to their daughter. Amy organizations. served as a great example of "We believe this participa­ someone who, although tion requirement reflects physically challenged, was Amy’s impact on our com­ Amy Lou Barnaby able to unify and strengthen munity as well as that of her her community. It is a parents, Dixie and Merle," tremendous partnership for said CEF director, Jill April 1. Special preference will be the foundation." Harrison. Information packets con­ Other criteria for the given to applicants with financial and special needs taining applications for the scholarship are: Lou Barnaby the (i.e. physical limitations Amy of • Member Caledonia High School sen­ and/or a labeled learning dis- Scholarship are available in the Caledonia High School ior class, on schedule to ability). For the 2006 school year, student services office or can graduate. two $1000 scholarships will be found on the Caledonia •It • Cumulative grade point Community Schools web be awarded. average of 2.0 or better. "We anticipate that with site: • Good moral character and firmness of purpose, ver­ the growth of our investment www.caledonia.kl2.mi.us . 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RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml 8 « �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 Jump rope for Heart at Lee observes 10th anniversary by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 10th anniversary of Jump Rope for Heart at Lee Elementary School got a boost last Tuesday when tel­ evision personality Maranda visited bearing enthusiasm and T-shirts. Students at Lee will be featured in her column Feb. 12 in the Grand Rapids Press and some students may catch sight of themselves in public service announcements on WOOD-TV 8 and WOTV-4. Jumpers featured during the assembly were Kim Webster, Amber VanMeter, Scott Polmateer, Jacob Gorton, Kylee Hershberger, Donald Lenard, Taylor Ward, Holwerda, Nick Taylor Burtch, Janie Noah, Emily Chatterson, Libby Betcher, Logan VanPutten, Lauren Hager, Hannah Walcott, Jeremy Thompson, Kyle Makarewicz, Lindsay Thomas, Mikayla Johanson and Gaycen Bailey. Libby Betcher and Jamie Noah also performed special jumping routines during the assembly with Noah bring­ ing hers to the TK Follies on January 28. Physical education teacher Joann Desy introduced the Jump Rope for Heart activity at Lee 10 years ago. Students last year raised more than $17,000 for the American n* JI ZIS •IP * 3 ^Mji> b -1 •'** kill - ?• r * - * 1 - .’S < 3. A B 1 ! V 1 ,z - J—-~ 7^? ^1? ?:WT a: ■■■ ■a, These students at Lee Elementary jumped during the kick-off assembly for Jump Rope for Heart which will be held at the school on Valentine’s Day, February 14. > -T i ^4 ■* tfi’ f- V-5“ T Ll«i Uff- •• « V. i- - - ■ ■ - ArA • • -Ar* • Gym teacher Joanne Desy was interviewed for television following the assembly. Video clips from the assembly may show up on television in February and March. hMt< Hm rtf.-r f 1 •gtffcsra Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon / ri I ft . — H! mie- I Students jumped during the assembly. -- \-T -ir - •Q'r*** 4— LA ko CD s ! r 269-795-4254 4624 N. 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February 7, 2006/ Page 9 SADD chapter at Caledonia Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden to host speaker Feb. 14-15 of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 11 a.m., then he will stay and visit with students during their lunch hours. • Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Duncan Lake Middle School, where both middle schools will meet at 9:15 and Cooper will visit with them during their lunch periods. • Wednesday, Feb. 15, at CHS Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. for all interested parents and community members. Cooper has a website at www.begoodtoyourself.us for more information about him. The Caledonia High School chapter of SADD The Caledonia High School chapter of SADD (Students against destructive decisions) is sponsoring Mike Cooper to speak to stu­ dents and parents Feb. 14 and 15 about making good decisions. Be Cooper's motto is good to yourself/ He will be talking about decision mak­ ing, goal setting, peer pressure, accountability, han­ dling adversity, alcohol abuse, and drinking and driv­ ing. His speaking schedule is as follows: • Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the high school gym from 10 to 'M <** was started this year and it currently has 12 active mem­ bers. It has received a Caledonia Education Foundation grant for Si,000, with which the group is are sponsoring this speaker. “We hope to start a middle school chapter of SADD and are also working on a fund­ raiser to send a few of the members to the national con­ ference in Boston, July 1417,” said Laura Danielson, a member of the group. For more information, the number at the high school is 891-8129, extension 1327 or 891-0214, extension 1354. Is your estate plan in place? rities. retirement accounts, etc. - will be an important issue. 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Middleville, February 7, 2006 TK High School Winter Follies raises $800 r. r' & •Z ■j 4 Chance Encounter performed with the "Blues Brothers," Page teachers Mike Z r -4. ? .-Wk • ll^ First graders from McFall signed as the audience sang “The Star Spangled Banner” to open the Follies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Winter Follies fund­ raiser at Thornapple Kellogg High School Saturday, Jan. 29, in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium raised more than $800 for scholarship funds. TK employees and friends brought their serious talent and a bit of comedy to the stage to raise funds for schol­ arships sponsored annually for graduating seniors by the Kellogg Thornapple Education Association (1 KEA) and the Thornapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel (TKESP). Acts ranged from the poignant to the hilarious. Mike and John Bremer reprised their Abbott and Costello “Who’s on First’’ routine to great affect. 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Volunteers will leave Friday, Feb. 10, and they plan to clean houses on the 11th, 12th and 13th. They will begin their return trip to Michigan Monday, Feb. 13, arriving the evening of Feb. 14. Caledonia Cares has been connecting 18 Hurricane Katrina victim families with local groups, mainly church­ es. Before Christmas, each family was given at least one $500 gift card for Christmas. Children were given blankets and books while the entire family was given clothes and needed supplies. Many of the families received Christmas gifts from their sponsors and many receive phone calls of support and cards of encour­ agement regularly. According to the Caledonia Cares' organizer Terrie Morrow, "So far, four trips have been taken to the area and new relationships have been made. Caledonia Cares has raised and distrib­ uted over $24,000 of sup­ plies and needs. “Delton (Faith United) Methodist Church has been able to raise enough money to get their family back in the landscaping business. They have provided Mr. Darby with power washers, lawn mowers, chain saws and gar­ den equipment. They will be delivering to him an enclosed work trailer, a rid­ ing lawn mower and more hand tools. They have given each of the family members a new bed and new clothes and now they are ready to help a second family. “I received a call from a person in Ohio yesterday. She has heard about the work of Caledonia Cares through the Delton church and she would like to connect with one of our families. Caledonia Cares has been contacted by a video producer for the Caledonia channel. He would like to produce and show videos about our progress and direction over the next several months." A couple of local churches have already spent time in New Orleans. Brightside Church members just returned from meeting the two families they are spon­ soring. According to Morrow, "It was a very posi­ tive experience for all of them. They were able to clean and gut a home for an extended family member.” Holy Family Church also sent a couple to meet the family they are sponsoring. The mother is a single parent with five children and plans to have the Holy Family cou­ ple over for dinner. This week's Caledonia Cares group will travel together and then split up once in New Orleans. One group will be gutting the home of the family working with the United Methodist Church. Another group will be tearing up a floor in the home of the family partnered with Emmons Lake. Volunteers are still needed to help gut out homes of other families. Morrow said she is trying to make connections with a large church that may be able to house the Caledonia vol­ unteers and feed the group during their stay. She anticipates the cost of house and food to be $20 per volunteer. Those heading to New Orleans will need to bring gloves, boots, goggles, face masks, garbage bags, rakes, shovels, brooms and ham­ mers. If community members aren’t able to travel, but are still interested in helping, the volunteers will need paper products for meals, snacks and drinks for traveling, and possibly meals while in New Orleans. Those interested in travel­ ing with the group or donat­ ing for the trip may call Morrow at 269-303-5703. ■■ ill • yr ’, ■ ■ kX i M- ■4 J W i t I ■ Jw J N . Au Local woman is consultant for scrapbooks I Many homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina look like this one, still needing to be gutted out. The Caledonia Cares project is seeking volunteers to join them in this week's trip to help some of the families gut out their houses. Hope Bird of Middleville has established herself as a local independent consultant for Close To My Heart, “I am proud to be part of such as awesome company preserving wonderful memories,” she said. “I enjoy help­ ing people make creative cards, and am looking forward to showing easy how to projects at workshops." 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Previous perk test & ^survey. $89,900. AGENT: Retha Frozley 676-9232, 949-8900 (PC#32898)__________ V' 9175 Cherry Valley Ave •4 - JaGENT: Adam Paarlberg 974^4178, 949-8900 (PC#43728) - 891 8620 Zk --W �I •A— Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 Cl r Caledonia FFA is top competitor in districts _* ill & - kJ£ V- * r 7?^ 7-** r* ■■ K- a L ® I $J i *f >* \4. II*; :**- • * r i fig The award ceremony started with blimps flying over the audience. Remote control and lighter than air devices are popu­ lar in Science Olympiad competitions. For more details on the Invitational see the February 7 Reminder. Practices began in November for the Caledonia FFA. Two teams from the district were selected to compete in the regional level Feb. 15 at Belding High School. Teams were rated as gold or silver. Of all the district teams advancing to regional competition, Caledonia FFA is advancing the largest number of students. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia FFA members had the most competitors win the right to advance in district contests Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Ionia High School. Caledonia w as one of two teams from the district selected to compete in the regionals Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Belding High School. Teams were rated as gold or silver. Other area schools com­ peting at the district competi­ N tion included Lowell, I ■* ~ ‘ * Saranac, Belding, Ionia and t Lakewood. After regionals, the next - ; J level of competition is the A state finals held during the -r Michigan FFA convention March 8 and 9 at Michigan *' JZ'-Vx Slate University. Subscribe to the I Caledonia FFA Advisor < John Schut said, "I am elated Hastings Banner. with the students. They Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Rhoby’s tower came in worked together to perform Call 945-9554 for second during the TK Science Olympiad Invitational on I well and representedI our more information. Feb. 4. community well. Caledonia FFA has a tradition of com­ petence, confidence and character. Students were pre­ •ft pared and demonstrated n II good sportsmanship. .’’r .T*-. ■ There were various cate-r1 gories in which the youth compete. V' In the Greenhand Public Speaking contest. Justin Vandervennen spoke about deer management and earned the gold award. Vandervennen will advance to the regional competition. Kaitlin Fish earned a silver award for speaking on pollu­ tion. Let Send Your Cameron Driscoll earned a gold award Creed in The Speaking and will advance to regionals. For the Demonatration CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR VALENTINE competition. Aaron Buehler OR Stop in and Pick a Bouquet for Your Valentine and Clayton Berridge earned Our Walk-In Cooler is a gold award and will FULL OF FRESH CUT FLOWERS advance to regionals. Tim I< Corson, Kevin Troost and 1 1 Bradley Beebe also earned a V gold award. 1 S‘2E^ AREA-WIDE DELIVERY Caledonia was also, well WILDWOOD LANDSCAPE & FLORAL represented by teams during districts. 6869 Whitneyville Rd., Alto, Ml 49302 5465 In Parliamentary Science Olympiad I n vitational held at TK GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! BP* ■h 60nias^e a c\_0RM- I WILDWOOD Valentine Perfect Gift ... Beautiful Flowers! 616-868-8400 Procedure, the team of Clint Shannon Defouw, Nickki Steketee, Katie Cavanaugh. Billett, Samantha Ashley Barrett, Elizabeth Michelfelder, Vannah Bird VandenToorn and Spencer and Amanda Hartman earned Steeby are advancing to a gold award and are second regionals with a gold award. alternates to regionals. The team of Kim Huisman, The intent of FFA compeEmily Scranton, Morgan tition is to promote leaderWarner, Ron Vanderveen ship and personal growth and Brady Fischer earned a through contests highlighting gold award and are advanc­ leadership skills. ing to regionals. In Conduct of Meetings, the team of David Vandermark, Brittany Wilkerson, Sarah DeVries, Doug Snyder, Travis Gerloski, Melissa Good and The Progressive Alyssa workman are Workman Democrats of West Michigan advancing to regionals with a will meet at 7 p.m. gold award. The team of Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Zachary Vandermeer, Sarah Thornapple Township Hall, Vandefifer, Leah Sheahan, 200 Main St., Middleville. Danielle VanSingel, Kelli All people interested in Warner, Randi Vanderploeg working to create public poli­ and Carly VanDuinen are cies that support human advancing to regionals with a rights, economic equality, gold award. and social and environmental In Agricultural Issues, the justice are welcome. team of Jessica MSrion, Progressive Dems will meet Feb. 8 J ■ I * niil Bl*** ,1^- IflS -f *1 iirfcaw ktau idTttai iltEE Ra 3Ii I ’I. 11 Homeschool performing group to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ "Fiddler on the Roof' will be presented by homeschooled students at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 16 and 17, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center in Caledonia. Director Brad Gamaat and Assistant Director Jeanne Noorman have selected a cast of more than 75 homeeducated students from all over West Michigan. This year's production features choreography, i ncl udi ng including Russian dancers and bottle dancers. Homeschool Performing Arts has been offering drama and music classes to home­ schoolers since 1997. Previous shows include "The Miracle Worker,” “When Calls the Heart" and “Little Women.” In the classic musical by Joseph Stein, Tevye is a poor dairyman and loving father trying to balance the chang­ ing times of Tsarist Russia with his Jewish heritage and tradition. With honesty, humor and humility Tevye examines his beliefs as three of his five daughters defy customary matchmaking and instead marry for love. More changes threaten to upset balance and tradition, but nothing can topple Tevye from his foundation of faith and family. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door and may be purchased at the Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame Ave. SW. Order forms also are available online at hftp.Hhomeschoolbuilding.o rg/hpa/New/FiddlerTicket.pd f. Dress rehearsals begin at Duncan Lake PAC on Saturday, Feb. 11. For further information, call Jeanne Noorman at 616531 -7459. tab lb ll < »• , * ’1■ 1* < >! h * 1 I• <’ ij m ! 1’ T4 La . ‘tk. -’’th JI hS % �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006/ Page 13 Caledonia Twp, makes final payment on new fire station % 4 IT * I by Fran Fa ver man Sto# Writer Though a minor item in dollars 847.42), ($3, approval of the final pay­ ment on the renovations of the new fire station at 8192 Broadmoor Ave. marks the successful completion of a project begun just a year ago when the township closed on the purchase of the property. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer, Wilcox Professional Services, submitted to the township the final invoice Vander from Kodde Construction Co., Inc., and recommended it be paid. Also attached to his transmit­ tal were waivers of liens from the various subcontrac­ tors, certifying that they had been paid. David Zylstra, township planner and manager, pro­ vided the board with an update on the status of the community attitudes survey being developed by the Township Caledonia Planning Commission. “The draft is nearly in its final form,” he said. “The debate now is about the cost and who should get the sur­ vey. I propose 25 percent of registered voters chosen at random. They are the body of residents most likely to be involved,” he commented. “I think it would cost between $2,500 to $3,000 and involve between 2,000 to 2,500 people. A budget transfer in the Planning eomratesion- professional services account to Planning Commission •; publications will be needed. The dead­ lines for the survey are not set,” he ended. Bryan Harrison, supervi­ sor, isaid, “I’ve been holding my survey results because I don’t want to interfere with Planning the Commission’s.” 1 ii I I I % I 1 1 I • *v| * * 1 *•. 7* llwt 1 W" • “s “■tai I fee * I 1 1 a ; ^,11 i * i * M Jt. fll ill B& i * I3H tail! tail *_ » Ml :• rt BBE JIB II k .I |LA I r/ ■ Mom’s Scholarship ■/ deadline approaches If r* • 7 • *1* J F J* pl rf:- 1 * I engineer, recommends the township participate. Bujak said he supports it. Where does money come from in the budget?” he asked. Zylstra indicated that he was “just taking the tempera­ ture.” Robertson noted that there was an allowance in the budget for drain mainte­ nance. During the motion to pay bills, Robertson asked to hold out the annual dues for BEU |0B1' •<* pF, J 1 Walter Bujak recommend­ ed that the commission sur­ vey every fourth household on the registered voter list to avoid duplication in sending surveys to individuals at the same address. •w The discussion veered to estimates of rates of return. Zylstra estimated it at 50 per­ cent. Richard Robertson, treas­ urer, commented, “If this is a labor intensive survey on the part of the people filling it out, complexity will dictate the response rate.” He also told Zylstra that a transfer of funds within a budget does not require board approval. Zylstra shared with the board some information about the Kent County Community Development grant, which Js a federal block grant. The township may be eligible for some funding and can use it at: a later date. There are limits on how the funds can be used. Harrison noted that one of the possible uses could be to improve access to a park for persons with handicaps. The Kent County Drain Commission has a new county storm water master plan, 1Caledonia is now at the top of the list, according to Zylstra, and could receive a possible match of $15,000. He said Dan Rose, township 4 * r J n <4 /f 4 6'J by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has scholarship funds to award this year. Many of the funds are for traditional scholarships for students graduating from Thornapple Kellogg High School. The deadline for applying for these scholar­ ships is April 1, but students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by Feb. 15. Information about the TAEF scholarships for high school students is available through the TKHS guidance office. TAEF does offer one scholarship open to mothers across Barry County. The Mom’s Scholarship was begun in memory of Virginia Hoover Harrison Root. It is open to any Barry County mom who is the primary sup­ port for her family. This scholarship is intend­ ed to provide additional edu­ cational skills to help a mom to care for her family. Requirements are that the woman be a Barry County resident and a mother who provides more than 50 per­ cent of the financial support for her family. The woman who receives the scholarship must be planning to pursue and complete an approved college course of study or a vocational/technical program. While the scholarship form must be turned in by May 1, the deadline to turn in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is Feb. 15. Forms are available on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. the for Applications Mom’s Scholarship are available at the Barry Foundation, Community counseling offices in all Barry County school dis­ tricts, and area churches. For a list of churches call the BCF at 945-0526. * information Additional about this scholarship and other TAEF scholarships is available by calling Marilyn Finkbeiner at 795-9206. the Grand Rapids South Metro Council. He ques­ tioned the value of member­ ship at $3,854, saying, “I want the board to be aware of defaulting into another year.” Harrison said, “They are a voice for our region. Challenge them to show direct benefit to us. Sharing services such as police and fire — ask them to help us. The problems are not unique to Caledonia; measure ways to save money.” Don Koopmans, trustee, asked, “How long have we been members?” Harrison and Robertson observed that the member­ ship antedated their board membership, and thought maybe it has been about six to eight years. continued. Koopmans “Have we gotten $20,000 in benefits?” Harrison replied, “I think so.” Robertson said. said, “The question is, who leads? I see both at fault. I am inclined to continue — look at what we ask for and what they deliver.” suggested, Koopmans “Take a strong look at it next year.” Snoeyink added that one of the members had asked him if he could come and make a presentation at a board meeting. Harrison dis­ missed a presentation as a “dog and pony show.” Discussion turned to the Class of ’06 parents to meet Feb. 13 The parents planning the Class of 2006 all-night gradat uation party will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Any parent wanting to help should attend this meeting. The committee members said they appreciates any help offered. fast Graduation is approaching and parents who haven't purchased a ticket for the party for their son or daughter should do so as soon as possible to be sure (he student will be able to attend. Parents can contact Nancy Young at 795-7743 or Laura Munjoy at 948-2235 with any questions. need to update computers. A memorandum to Zylstra Veltman, Elaine from assistant, administrative pointed out that the comput­ er purchase approved by the board at a previous meeting does not meet their needs. Koopmans, who generally handles computer issues, said that while it was clear there was a need to replace at least one computer, he had not heard from the town­ ship’s consultant. He also questioned the need for large hard drives. In his view,, the immediate need could be handled for an expenditure of about $1,100. moved Robertson approval of the purchase of a computer within the framework of the original quote. The motion was approved. Koopmans will continue to investigate replacing a dam­ aged computer as soon as possible. In the last board action before the comment period, the board approved the reap­ pointment of Michael Dunn to the Zoning Board of » Appeals. During the final board comment period, Robertson initiated some discussion of the township’s FOIA policy (Freedom of Information Act). Of particular concern to him is legal expenses incurred when attorneys need to be consulted to deter­ mine what documents the township can release without risking a suit. He would like to be able to recover some of those costs. In a conversation following the meeting, he said that he knew it was unlikely legal costs could be recovered, but he did want to explore what costs of com­ plying with FOIAs could be legitimately recovered by the township. Harrison updated. the board on the status of the Condominium Shagbark litigation. Association Although they have not yet been able to reach resolution, he is confident that the par­ ties are getting closer. The litigation concerns the desire of the association to sell the water system to the town­ ship. In the public comment portion of the meeting, Ed Fischer, president, Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, announced that the regular quarterly meeting of the corporation would be held on Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at 640 Emmons St. Don Mieson, local-resi­ dent, after thanking the board for its commitment to the town, again raised the issue of local parks versus county parks. “I want to draw debate,” he said. “Is it the best use of our tax dollars to be redirected to the coun­ ty?” he asked. He continued, “The town­ ship doesn’t own one single asset directed toward health and our kids for parks. I’ve spent time — schools provide opportunity. The township leaves schools and par­ ents holding the bag for *5 those costs. Noting the use of ball­ parks and parking lots, he cited the Duncan Lake school parking, saying, “It is used more for athletics than for school.” He closed that portion of his comments: “I don't find my attitude selfish — I find it reasonable.” Mieson then commented on the clerk selection process. “I witnessed the interview process. I respect Harrison and his family’s contributions. I think the board used the best possible process. Thank you for your hard work and effort.” responded, Harrison “Thank you. I want to com­ pliment you on your civil disagreement.” He went to say, I am a proponent of the park pur­ chases — we get a ten-to-one return.” (A reference to the fact that the most recent par­ ticipations in county park­ land purchases gave the township access to county parks within its borders at a cost of $100,000 per pur­ chase. Both purchases (Fitzsimmons Farm and the Thornapple-Coldwater Rivers confluence involved approximately $3.5 million and cost the township $200,000. These numbers exclude costs of developing the parks.) He continued, “We have no operational cost on parks. We are trying to do more for the youth. The schools serve the youth — the township has to serve senior citizens and families without chil­ dren, too.” clarifying Robertson, where money for local park operations would come from, added, “Three percent is what the township gets of the taxes collected." Does Everybody Know Your Business? BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP MEETING DETAILS Time 7:30 a.m. Date Each Wednesday • We're a group of business professionals who meet once a week for the sole pur­ pose of giving and receiving referrals from other members of the group. • Only one person from any one profession is allowed to join • It's the most cost effective, yet most results-oriented advertising you can do. I Place Holy Family Church Kraft & Johnson Ave. Caledonia | CONTACT JASON PRANGER 795-0089 or RAY JEDLOUSKI 281 -9404 FOR MORE INFORMATION Check us out... 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Hastings High School stu­ dents Adam Sheldon and Kevin Taylor were also selected for the Grand Rapids performance and they have both been selected to sing with the All-State Choir this spring. Members of the State Honors Choirs and the All­ State Choirs were selected based on their scores during the regional choir competi- tion in December. Sheldon and Timm per­ formed with the combined male and female honors choir two weeks ago in Grand Rapids. Sheldon had an opportunity to sing a solo at the regional competition in at December Western Michigan University. Taylor had been scheduled to perform with the male choir, but was unable to do so because of illness. DeLille and Gormley per­ formed in the women’s choir Jan. 21 in the ballroom at De Vos Hall. 5 I r: '.. <.->3 - - • 7 f« tv C ___ • Is he daid or just knocked out? I lb Forum to look at 5th and Performances, from page 1 in Middleville. The final per­ forger, a gypsy, a theatrical 6th grade football at TK formance on February 25 is actress, a Pinkerton detective 'I The Middleville Youth Football advisory board will hold an informational question-and-answer forum dis­ cussing the potential interest in expanding local youth football to the fifth and sixth grades. The informational meeting for parents will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 in room 501 at Thomapple Kellogg High School across from the new fitness facility at 5:30 p.. Middleville Youth Football Board members Joyce Bobolts, Phil Smith, Dirk Bischoff, and Tim Penfield will be in attendance as serving moderators. Currently, the Middleville Youth Football organization, MYF, sponsors seventh and eighth grade football locally. The purpose of this meet­ ing is to assess whether or not a need exists to offer youth football to fifth and sixth grade youngsters. Issues associated with this endeavor could include, but aren’t lim­ ited to, initial start-up costs, league selection, coaching availability, and field avail­ ability just to name a few. Parents who have ques­ tions and aren’t able to attend the meeting can contact Tim Penfield at 269-795-5400 ext. 4457. Wanted: Standing Timber / Call already sold out. This old fashioned melo­ drama invites the audience to join in booing the villain and cheering for the hero. Will sweet Dakota Melody be forced to surrender to Professor Silias Snakebreath (boo-hiss) or will she be doomed and tied to the rail­ road tracks? Can our hero, Sheriff Billy Bold, escape the clutches of Wild Prairie Rose, a female Jesse James, and her outlaw gang? Adding to an evening of entertain­ ment are a farm boy, farm girl, a traveler and her sister, a fake Native American, a i / The Village Players return with their annual dinner theater production beginning Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Middle villa Inn. Tickets are going fast. man and a buxom waitress. Dinner will be a chuck wagon buffet and the cost for dinner and the play together is $25 per person. Reservations may be made by calling the MiddleVilla Inn at 269-795-3640 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar. Dinner will be at 7 and the play will start at about 8. A portion of the proceeds will go to fund scholarships awarded to two graduating seniors from Thornapple Kellogg High School. ■S' _ - Z ****• • < -r *- -— .-- — w w *■ —* ^2 - * J .3^ I ■W —•* • V. .. *• 4 Scot cheerleaders win on home mats n 1 J t Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06624090 The Fighting Scots are in first place in the Rainbow competitive cheerleading standings after winning last Wednesday’s league meet in their own gym. The Scots had an all-time team high in round two, scor­ ing a 189.1 then topped all Stop The Pain 3: - tr Be?S’ The Healing Power of Light II their competitors with a 299 in round three. Caledonia’s freshmen team also won their division Wednesday. The league met again Monday night, (Feb. 6), at Hamilton. The Scots will be in action again Saturday at the Delta Plex Invitational. There is one final Rainbow meet, Feb. 15 at Kenowa Hills, before the conference championship meet at Kenowa Hills Feb. 25. jtsrSa V H Im M lr. • fti h - I i I Hamilton earns 3-0 win at TK «*•••' <r- * .- ’ J V 4 z .e* Introducing Low Level Laser Therapy & The ML830® Laser ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Carpal Tunnel Arthritis Muscle & Joint Pain Stiffness &more FIRST REHAB Physical Therapy 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville MI 49333 * s in I 269-795-4230 Bryan Hemingway, MPT Mike Bremer may be getting typecast as the villairn. 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TK has this week to prac­ WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! tice before heading to the CALL MR. HAGG FOR YOUR APPROVAL TODAY! Ferris State University s CN CALL (269) 948-8210 AND DRIVE TODAY! O Invitational on Saturday. e GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! rfl l * ■ • ,s Si S‘5! o % e �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006/ Page 15 Caledonia eagers hold onto I Thornapple Heritage Association seeking more public involvement second place in O-K Gold _____________________________________________ _ X X % ' Caledonia junior Jackson Price clears room for him­ self in the paint in the second half against Hastings’ Jesse Ellwood Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) After holding on for a victory two-point over Wayland Tuesday night, the Fighting Scot varsity boys' basketball team cruised to an easy win at Hastings Friday night. The Scots topped the Saxons 62-39 behind Max Larson’s 18-point perform­ ance. Caledonia took advantage of a slow start by the Saxons, outscoring them in the first period 19-7. By the start of the fourth quarter the Scot lead had jumped to 45-28. Larson Behind for Nick Caledonia, Van Werden added 12 points and Devan Jennings eight. Center Steven Bolo led Hastings with 13 points. He was the only Saxon in double figures. Forward Bryan Skedgell added nine for Hastings. The Scots improved to 6-3 with the victory in the O-K Gold Conference. The Scots are currently second in the league, trailing 9-0 South Christian and a half-game ahead of 5-3 Byron Center. Caledonia is 7-6 overall and will play its next three games against non-conference foes. The Scots travel to Forest Hills Eastern tonight, then host Lowell Friday. Next Tuesday, Caledonia visits Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Scots knocked off their rivals from Wayland last Friday 49-47. Trailing 26-23 at the half, the Scots shut down the . -I Members of the Members of the Thornapple Heritage Association are urging local residents to get involved learning about Middleville history. The Heritage Association’s next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, Tat the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library in the high school to continue work on the collection being prepared for research of information on Thornapple Township and surrounding areas. The collection consists of Norma Velderman's papers and the library’s accu­ mulation of materials. Much has been done, but much work remains. The group will be stamp­ it ing papers, preparing note­ books, typing and organizing photos for the “Identi-Tea” program scheduled for later this spring. George French, one of the group members, says, “Who knows, you may learn someCaledonia’s Logan thing about your own famiWeis slides in for two | ly!!” This meeting is open to points in front of the Saxons’ Brad Mead during I both members and non-memthe Fighting Scots’ 62-39 | bers. The event allows panic­ ipants to learn more about victory at Hastings Friday. Middleville history and meet (Photo by Perry Hardin) each other. THA members pose ques ­ Wildcats in the fourth quar­ tions such as “ Have you ever ter, outscoring them 12-4 to wondered how the town of pull in front. Middleville got its name? Corson Tyler led Would you like to know what Caledonia with 12 points and Middleville looked like long Jennings added ten points ago? Has your family been and 12 rebounds to lead the here forever and you don’t way. know where they first set­ The Scots could have tled? Are you new to the area helped themselves out at the and just want to know more free throw line. Caledonia about your new hometown?" was just 6-of-19 from the • The THA has a display at stripe. the local branch of Hastings Isaac Mulvihill added nine City Bank. It is currently a points and Thomas Spitzley collection of tea strainers on eight for Caledonia. loan from members of the Dan Dame led Wayland community. The next display with 12 points and Matt will be culled from THA Jamieson added nine points materials and will feature and ten rebounds. loaned items of sheet music dating as far back as the First World War. The group is planning more displays and is interestinterest­ ed in using any relevant items that can be donated, includ­ ing war memorabilia and just anything that involves Middleville history. should not A person throw it away thinking it is not important," French says. “We collect all items of hissignificance and torical would be honored to include your items in our collection.” He adds, “We are dedicated to preserving the history of Middleville for generations to come. If you have items that you are willing to temporarily donate for dis­ play purposes, those items are welcome also. We can also copy certain items for this collection.” has The THA also received a request from the library for information con­ cerning the tornado of 1956 that hit Barry County, Anyone who has photos or a family story about the torna­ do should contact the THA or attend the meeting on Feb. 9. Caledonia Baseball/Softball THA encourages resident to share an interesting family story regarding some histori­ cal event? French asks, “Did some­ one in your family play a sig­ nificant role in the shaping of Middleville? We are seeking testimonies from people of all ages so that we can begin recording some personal histories for future Middleville residents.” The group is accepting new members of all ages. History was meant to be pre­ served and shared with chil­ dren and grand children. Anyone who would like to help the THA with any of its projects can call French at 269-795-9414, Deb FrenchDeBruyn at 616-437-4521 or Roberta Meeker at 269-7952042 for more information. The group meets monthly and the commitment level is minimal. French says, “We would love to share Middleville with you." TK students’ art on display at KISD site Art from high school students of Thornapple Kellogg High School is on display through Friday, Feb. 17, at the Kent Intermediate School District in Grand Rapids. The display contains a variety of drawings that can be viewed during business in the lobby of the administra­ tion building at 2930 Knapp NE. The art work presented demonstrates the students’ skills in both drawing and creativity. The still life draw­ ings allowed the students to become familiar with a vari­ ety of media while practicing their rendering skills. Students are instructed by teachers Barb Maring and Tonya Woods. Each student was able to choose a significant event to include in their compositions. These compositions are created by high school sophomores, juniors and sen­ iors. Each piece of art work demonstrates the developing artistic skills of Thomapple Kellogg’s young artists. *7 -4 League joins Little League u1 The Caledonia Baseball/Softball League (CBSL) will become an officially sanctioned Little League organization for the upcoming season. This will give young ballplayers looking for a step up in competition the chance to play in post-season tournaments and on post-season all-star squads, with the ultimate dream of reaching the Little League World Series in mind. “Our dream is to just get the experience (in post-sea­ son play) and go from there," said CBSL president Andy Saldivar. Registration is going on right now for the 2006 sea­ son. While the CBSL division have been broken up by grade in the past, the change to little league rules means that groups will be card on the Internet. broken up by age. The only Saldivar said that the secure other . major changes on-line registration can be include some safety completed in ten or 20 min­ improvements including utes and that information the creation of a safety will not be sold or provided director. With the Little to any other organization sanction League and under any circumstances. Those who would like improved safety standards comes a drop in the help registering may visit the Caledonia Library any league’s insurance rates. Roughly 700 youngsters Saturday in Feb. between 10 a.m. and noon to get between kindergarten and eighth grade were members assistance from a CBSL of the CBSL last summer. representative. Contact Saldivar with A boy’s playing age will be determined as of April 20, any questions at (616) 8622006 and girls’ as of Dec. 4253 or e-mail David Teitsma at teitsmadb@net31,2005 this season. Early-bird registration is zero. net. Final registration closes open through the month ot Feb. The cost is $50 for one March 18, 2006. Late regis­ child, $90 for two, and trations will be placed on a waiting list, subject to $110 for three or more. the within For the first time this availability year, registration can be respective division. completed with a credit M I -Z'- Visit our NEW web site: www.edsbody.com • Complete Collision Service I • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail 06625589 616-891-0150 I ft We meet by accident ** Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia �Page I6flhe Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 Bulldogs and Sailors earn double digit wins over TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys basketball team dropped a pair of O-K Gold Conference contests to two of the league’s top teams last week. The Trojans were downed 76-60 at Byron Center Tuesday night. A three-pointer by TK’s Ryan Sisson tied the ball game at 35 with 5:24 to play in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs went on a 13-1 run over the next two minutes to pull in front for good. The Trojans thought they had forced a jump ball and taken over possession with a chance to go in front on the Bulldogs’ first possession after Sisson’s game-tying three-pointer, but after a dis­ cussion by the referees Sisson was charged with a foul and the Bulldogs’ Jordan Hoke went to the free throw line to complete a three point play. Hoke finished the night with 26 points to lead Byron Center. Sisson went to the bench with his fourth foul a few sec­ onds later. TK never got back in the game, in large part due to the full-court pressure defense put on by the Bulldogs which forced Trojan turnovers and earned them easy looks at the basket time and again. The Bulldog lead hit 20 for the first time on a bucket by Blane Sluiter with 6:20 to play in the fourth quarter. Casey Carroll finished with 16 points for the Bulldogs and Ryan Dilree ten. TK was led by Isaac Thaler's 21 points and 11 rebounds. Jason Blain added 14 points for TK and Sisson 13. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 23-11 lead in the first quarter thanks to six three point baskets in the period. TK battled back with its defense in the second quarter. The Trojans kept their hands up in their zone defense, trapped a little harder, and were quicker to get out on the Bulldog jump shooters. A couple times the Bulldogs did get behind the Trojan defense, Blain made great plays to get back and knock the ball out of Hoke’s hands before he could put it in for a lay-up. With just under two min­ utes to play, Gar Allison fired a J sh°t_. fo,r< TK. wh,lcf] missed. Nate Manning had two tries at a put back before Thaler snatched the ball out of the air and put it back in while being fouled. Thaler missed the foul shot, but chased down the long rebound and was fouled again. This time he connected on both foul shots to pull his team to within two points at 29-27. The Bulldogs took a 31-27 lead into the half. TK is now 3-10 overall and 2-7 in the O-K Gold $ ft s —: •• I**." Jr Y ■ aur* Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Levi Funk flies along the baseline, past Byron Center’s Zach VanEngen in the first half of Tuesday night’s O-K Gold Contest at Byron Center High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Conference, after falling to South Christian Friday night in Middleville 82-55. South Christian jumped out to a 26-7 lead in the first quar­ ter and never looked back to improve to 13-0 on the sea­ son. Thaler led TK with 20 points ten rebounds, while Sisson added 16 and Levi Funk seven. 1 David Kool led South Christian with 32 points. The Trojans travel to Lowell tonight, then will be on the road at Hamilton Friday evening. ■■ pi fir Caledonia’s varsity boys’ Ken Aldrich had an excel­ bowling team can put a little lent afternoon, rolling a 266 distance between itself and and a 223 for the Scots. the two teams tied for third Aaron Tuuk contributed a place in the Rainbow South 245 to the Caledonia victory. standings this week, and Caledonia’s girls were keep pace with first-place topped by the Vikings Grandville. Monday, 27.5 to 2.5. Laura The Scots took on South Christian at home Monday (Feb. 3) afternoon and will be back in action Wednesday Caledonia’s varsity vol­ when they host Byron leyball team hope that Center. Saturday wasn't a preview of Coming into the week, this week's O-K Gold Grandville held the confer­ Conference match at ence lead with a 10-1 mark. Hamilton Thursday. The Scots handed the The Fighting Scots travel Bulldogs their only lost point to face the league leading of the season and were 9-2. Hawkeyes Thursday night, South Christian and Byron having fallen to the Center were tied 7.5-3.5. Hawkeyes at the Hamilton The standings are based Invitational Saturday in the on possible points won and quarterfinals. lost in each match. Each con­ Hamilton knocked the test is worth two points in the Scots from the tournament standings. competition 25-20, 25-18, Caledonia picked up two then went on to win its own points by topping the tourney 25-22, 25-18 over Wyoming Park boys at Park Battle Creek Central in the Center Lanes last Monday, championship match. 22-8. The Scots were 3-2 in pool 5® a® **Your One Stop Water Store ** 30 Years Experience Drinking Water Systems' Servicing All Makes & Models PURIFIED DRINKING WATER Danielson led Caledonia with a 173 and Ashley Hartzel rolled a 148. Grandville is on the sched­ ule for next Monday (Feb. 10). The Scot-Bulldog showdown will take place at Fairlanes Recreation Center. Best Price, Quality, Service 1 play to advance to the quar­ terfinals. The Scots earned 2-0 vic­ tories over North Pointe Christian, South Haven, and Rockford. The Scots beat the Mustangs 25-21, 25-17, the South Haven Rams 25-18, 25-12, and the Rockford Rams 25-20, 25-13. Caledonia’s also suffered a 25-8, 25-15 loss to Holland and a 25-18, 25-18 loss to the eventual runners-up from Battle Creek Central. After this week’s confer­ ence contest with Hamilton the Scots will go on the road Saturday to the Muskegon Big Red Invitational. COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES J.B. 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If two of those teams finish ahead Caledonia linebacker signs letter to suit up at Northwood i ' w Im I 1 > Li $ - aF - Caledonia senior Dan Jennings (center) works on signing his National Letter of Intent to play football next fall at Northwood University as Caledonia varsity football coach Tom Burrill (left) and Dan’s father Daniel Jennings look on at CHS last % £ Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Comments like, “he’s such a nice young man” referring to Fighting Scot senior Dan Jennings aren’t uncommon in the halls of Caledonia High School. An opponent saying that on the gridiron would be an uncommon occurrence. Jennings, a two-year starter at linebacker for the Caledonia varsity football team, signed his National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play football at Northwood University in the fall. helped the Jennings Caledonia defense to become one of, if not the, best in the state last year, and it carried the team to the Division 2 state championship. “It just snaps,” said Jennings of the Jekyll and Hyde like change that hap­ pens when he puts on the shoulder pads and makes his way onto the football field. “There’s something that just - «. —- ^r * * r Jennings said that small class size and a solid education reputation helped lean Dan towards Northwood. “I think when we beat East Grand Rapids (14-7 in the district championship con­ test), that’s when people started saying hey, that team’s got some players on it,” said Burrill. “Of course, having one of the best defenses in the state this year helped. (Jennings) combines size with strength and aggressiveness. When you're 6-2, 215, and you can run, genetically he's wanted.” Jennings has been offered a scholarship that will cover approximately two-thirds of his college costs. He said that he is unsure whether he will be on the field as a freshman or not. There is a possibility he could be red-shirted. his told Jennings Northwood coaches, “you might as well make me a starter. I’m ready to go. a 5 rill •> I 'J ffffff s B I I I I I AUTO r — < W ■J 11 J ■ i 4 & -3^ V ft t 1 / iff ■ /'ll ■ n’-f'l VL.V Call . (269) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by Bruce Bender id r Si A I SI Ba/ I 4; 4‘^iS IK 1 b>; ■F 1\ ‘V m+s rated five-rib all-terrain design ¥ Carrying... ■■ f - L IS Discoverer STT 3 Discoverer AT Ju * f S In Stock. I Etlu. 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The Scots won their fourth consecutive tournament by winning five duals Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Mustang eightteam invitational at Montabella High School Saturday, There was great competition through the day with numerous regional and state qualifiers and state placers battling it out, said coach Maxim. The Scots were a bit slug­ gish, but pulled out five vic­ tories including a 64-15-tri­ umph over Ithaca for the title. Caledonia also defeated Montabella 46-28, Blissfield 66-18, Ithaca 36-28, and Lapeer West 43-27 earlier in the day. Coach Maxim said the sluggishness was due to some over eating at an all you can eat buffet the night before the tournament. “I am very proud that they still performed as well • as they did after indulging the way that they did,” he added. <5 •. f 1^ ■ snaps when you step on that field. Things are different when you step between those lines.” Caledonia varsity football coach said that is a big rea­ son why Jennings was court­ ed by a number of Division 1 and 2 football teams around the state, his ability to be a play-maker on the field and a gentleman off it. It took Caledonia’s 2005 championship campaign for scouts to seriously start look­ ing at some of the Caledonia stars. Burrill said that he expects defensive end/tight end Max Larson take the field for Grand Valley State University next fall, linebacker/fullback John Muuse is still deciding between Northwood and a couple other MIAA schools, and that defensive tackle Ken Echtinaw's football status is up in the air as he explores what educational option is best for him after scoring high marks on the ACT. Jennings father Daniel Caledonia. Caledonia kept its hopes alive of heading into the O-K Gold Conference wrestling tournament in second place with a big 36-27 victory over Hamilton Wednesday night, Jan. 25. The Scots had to go into Hamilton for the victory, to face the Hawkeyes who sported a 2-1 conference record coming in after knocking off Thornapple Kellogg the previous Wednesday. “This was a total team effort and I am proud of everyones performance,'' said Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim after the victory over the Hawkeyes. “What a great night for the Fighting Scots.” The Scots secured the vic­ tory by doing just a little bit extra. Caledonia won eight of the 14 weight classes, and earned more than the mini­ mum three points in six of those matches. Cook and McCoy earned the Scots' lone pins, at 130 and 140 pounds respectively. Cramer, Justin Maxim, and Bowden all won by major decision. Cramer defeated defeatedAnthony AnthonyReese Reese 10-2 10-2 at 112 112 pounds. pounds. Maxim Maxim at topped A.J. Dykstra 14-4 at 119. Bowden defeated Nate Darling 16-5 in the 125pound bout. •B for winners Other Steiner Caledonia were of Hastings Saturday, at the conference meet hosted by Byron Center, the team at the top would share the confer­ ence title with the Saxons. Saturday's have been kind to the Scots lately. Caledonia won its fifth straight Saturday tournament, taking the title at Bad Axe. Caledonia earned 245.5 points, finishing more than 80 points ahead of the second place team. Micah Steiner (103), Nick Cramer (112), Justin Maxim (119), Tyler Bowden (125), Tylor Cook (130), and Alex Ohlrich (215) all earned first place honors. The three Scots that reached the championship round, but had to settle for silver medals all went down to opponents with at least 40 wins on their record this sea­ son. Tyler McCoy was second at 140, Andrew Schaibly at 189, and Michael Schaibly at 275. The Scots had two third place finishers, Andrew Dykehouse at 145 and Bob Reed at 152. 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(M-37) MIDDLEVILLE (269) 795-3550 05 N tn m CXI CD CD O �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 7, 2006 - TK’s conference championship streak in jeopardy by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ senior Kyle Quada broke out what Saxon varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins calls “his bread and move” butler against Thomapple Kellogg's Josh Collier in the 160-pound bout Wednesday night. Quada's pin of Collier in the second period vaulted the Saxons to a 32-25 victory over the Trojans in Middleville, and put them in the drivers seat for the 200506 O-K Gold Conference title. Goggins describes the maneuver this way, “he throws his legs in and puts the splits on a guy.” “I like the move, what can I say?” said Quada. “It’s what I'm good at. My dad says it’s not a pinning move, but I believe it is.” Quada’s pin was the only pin of the evening. Hastings needs to finish first or second in the Feb. 11 conference meet at Byron Center to earn the league title outright, and put an end to the Trojans' string of 15 con­ secutive conference titles. A third place finish would earn the Saxons at least a share of conference championship. Hastings finished the league dual meet season with a perfect 5-0 record. TK, Caledonia, and Hamilton all ended the year at 3-2. “Everybody’s happy, but z* we haven't won a champi­ onship yet.” said Goggins. “We're only in the position to do well. We don't want to share it now. We don’t want to have to share it with any­ one. We have to wrestle well, better than we did tonight.” Everyone was not happy. “We have to live with them for a whole year now.” TK head coach Tom Lehman said of the Saxons ability to celebrate the victory. “I hate that.” Trojan fans certainly hated the fact that the 275-pound r match, where their Mike Munjoy was certainly favored, was the only other match that ended with six points being awarded. Munjoy was called for a penalty for slamming the Saxons’ Josh Morehouse to the mat in the first period, and Morehouse didn't get up. “It’s unfortunate the way that went with the slam. We have a history there,” said Goggins referring to a couple previous matches with TK where the Saxons also earned points in the same fashion including a one-point Saxon victory in the teams’ 2004 Gold dual in Middleville. “He was clearly injured. It was clearly a slam,” said Goggins, The Saxons took a 12-3 lead after four matches with those six points. “There are 13 other match­ es in there too, too.” said I ■<>“ , Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton (left) fights with all his might to hold down the Saxons’ R.J. Morgan in the third period of their 112-pound bout Wednesday night in Middleville. Morgan would escape and eventually score an 1815 decision in the match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -.-ft pound bout before starting to rack up points with take downs in the final period for a 14-2 major decision that put his team in front 26-25 before Quada's evening end­ ing pin. The night started with three 4-3 decisions, two of which went into double over­ time sessions. •IB At 171-pounds, Hastings’ Ashtin King pulled out the win against Travis Young. At 189, Hastings' Jackson Hoke scored an escape 25 seconds into overtime number two to top Dennis Olsen. TK's Derrick Brock did* the same, escaping from Mike Morehouse 25 seconds into the second overtime to win at 215 unds. / 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 r I i MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE MW FARM BUREAU I INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Thornapple Kellogg’s Josh Collier walks back to the orange and black side of the mat as the Saxons’ celebrate their 32-25 victory Wednesday night behind him. The victory put the Saxons alone in first place heading into this weekend’s conference tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lehman. “Yeah, that was a bit deflating, but everybody decided to keep it up at that point. Hastings is a good team and we battled them.” Hastings built their lead to 18-3 by taking the two light­ weight matches. TK’s Kyle Dalton and Saxon state medallist R.J. Morgan put on a show at 112 pounds. Dalton trailed 9-2 as AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC auro body X, we meet by accident. Your full service auto body repair shop. 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Morgan pulled off a two point take down and earned two near fall points in the final seconds for an 18-15 decision. “We were so geeked that we wrestled well in the first period of a lot of matches, and then they kind of coasted to the finish.” said Goggins. At 103 pounds, the Saxons' Matt Watson was up 3-0 in the first period then edged TK’s Tucker Bowerman 4-3. TK battled back with an 18-2 technical fall by John Wallace at 119 pounds over Alex Lowe, and Justin Lewis’ 18-10 major decision over Jeremy Redman at 125 pounds. The Saxons’ Rusty Burgdorf stretched his team’s lead from 18-12 to 22-12 with a 16-8 major decision over TK’s Brett Tinker at 130. The Trojans came back with big wins of their own, scoring five-point lit technical falls at both 135 and 140 * pounds. Mark Brown topped Ricky Mathis at 135, 21-6. At 140-pounds, James Smith defeated Brandon Black 205. The Trojans pulled in front for the first and only time in the match when Scott Brown scored a 7-0 decision over Lee Selby in the 145-pound bout. TK led 25-22 with two matches to go. Hastings’ Steve Case fought for almost two full periods trying to pin TK’s Billy Bird in the 152- All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. 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SI ’iosTte oim? nuno-j rioirtw m3 To &ttl tsilli by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Township Caledonia Planning Commissioners lis­ tened attentively last week to Steve Warren, deputy direc­ tor. Kent County Road Commission, as he presented an overview of the master plan for county roads and the philosophical and budgetary realities underlying the plan. But the focus changed when the Commissioners took the floor. Commission Planning’ Chairman Archie Warner asked, "How much input does Caledonia have into road projects?" answered, Warren "Annual meetings in a oneon-one with officials to dis­ cuss the condition of local roads. Primary roads are funded 100 percent by the county." Walter Bujak, member, Planning Commission and township trustee, noting the improvements on Patterson Road, observed, "The county has been active in Caledonia. In our planning process, we need to know when you are going to do them." Roger Belknap, trans­ portation planner for the Road Commission, respond­ ed, "The impetus for improvement is up to the township." Warren added that they can pinpoint the worst roads and pinpoint roads needing preservation. Duane Gunnink, member. Commission, Planning inquired, "The extension of 100th Street?" H Warren said. said, "School property; wetlands, expense — meeting with the school —obviously requires partners." Warner returned to the discussion, asking, "Is it true three counties around Detroit disproportionate get a share?" Warren explained, "Transportation financing is very complex. High population and a high number of roads. Gas taxes collected originally at the wholesale level — that has changed. I can’t say." Warner riposted, "Ask the county to lobby Lansing for fairer distribution." Warren went on to say that many dollars come from grants through Congressman Vernon Ehlers’ office; those dollars are priority-based at the state and federal levels. Mike Kelly, commission member, asked, "Have you got it broken down by town­ ship?" Though Warren answered "yes" to Kelly's question, he did not specify the amount. Leilani VanLaar, commis­ sion member, asked, "How often are traffic counts done?" (Traffic counts and capacity estimates on Kraft Avenue, 92nd Street, 84th Street and 76th Street are touchy subjects among many residents in the township.) responded, Belknap II II Every three years. In a departure from the usual Planning Commission meeting format, the Road Commission's presentation was treated as a forum, a move to allow greater inter­ action from members of the audience. Weighing in from the audience were Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison and Trustee Don Koopmans. ■IJ? S '1 KI £ I K* 9 Students create cranes for peace Students in Helen Jahnke’s fourth grade class have created more than 1000 cranes after reading Sadduko, a book denoting the courage of a young girl caught in the attack on Hiroshima at the end of World War II. Students are also reading stories about courage in different genres this year. The cranes will be mailed to a park in Hiroshima. Some students who learned origami from a parent have now passed on that skill by teaching it to a fifth grade class. Steil floats State House, Senate reduction, increased term limits See road projects, pg. 2 State Rep. Steil Jr., who represents the Caledonia area in Lansing, has unveiled a plan to shrink the State Legislature and extend term limits. He is touting the measure as reducing the cost of gov­ ernment and eliminating bureaucracy Steil introduced legisla­ Only Secretary Kim Selleck and Trustee David tion last week that he says Smith of the Thornapple- would save taxpayer money Kellogg district will run by drastically reducing the opposed in the May 2 annual size of the state House and Senate and improving the school board election. way they function. of residents “ The Voters will go to the Michigan keep hearing that polls on Tuesday, they must sacrifice more and more to keep our economy May 2, and elected said Steil, Rafloat, ” candidates will Cascade. “It is time we begin their terms on matched their action. If we are truly serious about bring­ July 1, 2006. ing Michigan back to health. The deadline to file for the we should all be willing to election was last Tuesday put our own jobs on the line Arsenic levels in Yankee Springs TK Schools slightly above federal standards election has then drilled a second well, by Patricia Johns 2 unopposed which is still bringing in Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township learned last week that arsenic levels in its water are slightly above new the federal standard of 10 parts per billion. Yankee Springs' rating is 12 parts per billion, but it affects only the approxi­ mately 190 homes in Section 19 served by the community water system, which was required because of groundwater contamina­ tion. In 2001, the United States Environmental Protection Agency lowered the arsenic standard from .050 mil­ ligrams per liter to .010 milligrams. Water suppliers were required to meet these standard by Jan. 23 of this year, based on the average of four quarterly samples. . Yankee Springs samples were taken in April, July and November of 2005 and in January of 2006. The average turned out to be .012, or 12 parts per billion. The township has been trying to meet the new stan­ dards and had tried drilling another well, which was damaged in construction. The well drilling company 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. water at .012 parts. The township entered into an administrative Aconsent order with the EPA and now is working with con­ sultant John O'Malia on an arsenic abatement plan. Yankee • Springs Township Supervisor Al McCrumb last Thursday night asked the new well be tested again. Samples will be taken at two-, four- and six-hour intervals, with results of arsenic and iron analyzed. One of the filtration methods being researched removes iron at the same time as it removes arsenic. O’Malia presented the township with a time line that should allow Yankee Springs to meet the consent agreement it has with the EPA to abate arsenic by January 2008. Several trustees said they were concerned residents would be alarmed at the notice which will be pub­ lished that the water is above the new standard. Bob Monroe who is the operator in charge of the See arsenic, pg. 2 afternoon, Feb. 7. for the sake of improving our Should a candidate decide government." Under Steil's plan the not to run for one of the positions, they will have until House would drop from 110 to 60 members and the Friday to withdraw. Voters will go to the polls Senate from 38 to 20. The on Tuesday, May 2, and projected savings each year elected candidates will begin in salary alone would be their terms on July 1, 2006. $5,416,200, while the potenThe four-year terms will end tial savings for government June 30, 2010, and the one- expenditures could be in the year term in Lakewood will tens of millions. Besides reducing the number of leg­ end June 30, 2007. Monday, April 3, 2006, is islators, the proposal would the last day to register to vote extend the term limits from in this election. six to 12 years in the House Absentee ballots are avail- and from eight to 16 years in able through the local town- the Senate. offices through “1 am doing this to create ship Wednesday, April 12. more responsible govern­ ment,” said Steil. “We need to make sure that those sent to the State Capitol need to Michigan residents must approve the initiative in a statewide ballot. Meanwhile, a group from “We need to make sure that those sent to the State Capitol need to be there and that the people of Michigan are getting the most out of their tax dollars.” 1 I - State Rep. Glenn Steil be there and that the people of Michigan are getting the most out of their tax dollars. Other proposals have been put forward, but this protects the checks and balances intended for government by keeping two chambers while ensuring that those who are here can have the experience necessary to legislate effectively. Because the bill amends the state constitution. Hastings in Barry County has launched a state-wide petition, drive to eliminate the Michigan Senate entirely. The group must collect almost 318.000 signatures by July 17 in order to have the question put before voters in the November general elec­ tion. Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. that has a Unicameral, or one house legislature. In This Issue < • Car thief suspect held after high-speed chase • DeKok Mill Pond proposal sent on to Village Council • Yankee Springs to offer planning/zoning position • Six candidates seeking 2 Caledonia board seats �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville February 14 2006 Road projects, continued from page I ! I Koopmans commented on M-37, nrAing that the effect of the ripening of M-6 has been to increase the traffic considerably. He asked about the cost of road repairs; Warren responded that the resurfacing of a road ran about $KX)XXX) Sl00«000 to $120XXX) while using the chip-and-scal technique ran about $35XXX). He added that the cost of construction for a primary road ran SIXXMJXJOO per mile. Harrison returned to the HMMh street question, which is the extension of 100th Street from Kraft to 100th and M-37. He asked, "How do you determine what is primary and what is local?" Warren said, "MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) Traffic. land development, going from a local to a primary. Several millions to construct one mile from Kraft to M 37; wetlands and curves." Harrison continued. "Do you have traffic counts for unpaved roads?" Belknap replied. "Yes 1999-2004; they are not available for all." Harrison again, put it "Infrastructure there, you encourage growth. What advice can you give us as a balance between meet­ ing needs and not encourag­ ing growth**" Warren responded. "Anticipate needs. Show clearly where you will not invest in infrastructure." Karen Wells, a member of the Caledonia Village Planning Commission. asked to be added to a distribution list for the maps Warren had been using throughout the presentation. He advised that the maps and other data were available at www.kentcountyroads.net. Searchers should click on maps on the left. Koopmans thanked the commission for the forum and asked. ’ Arc there plans for East Bell line and 76th Street?" Belknap said. "Nothing is planned for Cherry ValleyBroadmoor now.* Warren added that M-37 is a stale trunkline and the MDOT is doing a long-range plan In other business, the Planning Commission after some discussion moved to adopt the community survey it has been working on for a month. Tom Apol. Citizen Advisory Committee, shared with the commission what he had learned from informal conversations with residents. He said. "Safety on Cherry Valley, especially a traffic signal at 100th Street, hous­ ing for the elderly, and that value for lax dollars is per­ ceived as marginal/ David ZyIstra, township manager and planner, noted that the length of the survey was a concern and board members had questioned the length at the previous week’s board meeting. Gunnink asked. ’ Who gets the survey?" "One-fourth of the house­ holds on the (voter) registra­ tion list. The board is sup­ portive." replied Zylstra. Warner moved adoption of the survey as presented; Kelly seconded the motion, and it was approved unani- mously. During a comment period. VanLaar asked, "What about residents who want a survey but don’t get one? Could we make them available at the township office?" Harrison said, "Random sampling is valid; making them available could skew the sample. It is one data point to be used in the plan " I 7 ruf. r«* Arsenic, Continued from page 1 Gun l>ake Sewer and Water system reminded everyone that the township had been well under the previous 50 parts per million standard. “This is the same water.” he said. He will be publishing a notice on the levels of arsenic which does explain that “the current level is not an immediate risk.” A recent press release issued by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality states. “the majority of Michigan's water utilities arc meeting the more stringent gONTEMPO 5^LON & SAY arsenic standard for drinking water mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection I have earned the trust Agency.” The revised standard. and loyalty of many effective Jan. 23. 2006. low­ clients in mv 20 years in Caledonia. I enjoy my job ered the limit from 50 parts per billion to 10 parts per bilof making people feel lion and applies to approxi good about themselves mately 3/MM) public waler whether it's trendy or systems in the stale. conservative. The’ Department of My goal is customer I Environmental Quality esti­ satisfaction. riluoi mates that approximately 380 waler systems around fan at Contempt) - State of the Art Tanning the state, mostly small Lotion Specials groundwater systems, were A7f W OH Mexico Collection - Beautiful Colors faced with making changes in their water sources or I installing treatment to meet the new standard. ft This new standard exists Crf fjPatf ./erwag twtAwyMrasy ta&i/ to protect public health and Caledonia Village Centre •891-1093 reduce the exposure to ( finlcnipo kids (tilling Studio Xou mailable lor tour (liilthm arsenic for Michigan's citi­ Meet the Stake ^ONTEMPO J^LON zens." said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester. "We look forward to continuing to work with public water sys­ tems to provide a safe and reliable supply of dnnking waler for Michigan resi­ dents." Since the federal EPA announced the lowering of the arsenic standard in 2001. the DEQ has been working with water systems to find ways to lower the levels in time to meet the 2006 com­ pliance date. This partner­ ship effort has included developing special sampling programs for potentially affected public waler sys­ tems; outreach efforts through newsletters, semi­ nars, workshops and direct mailings; providing more than 500 site visits and con­ sultations at schools, child care centers, and small busi­ nesses; and developing an enforcement approach that allows the affected waler systems reasonable time beyond the January 2006 deadline if they have demon­ strated a g(K>d faith effort to achieve compliance. The new standards affect community water systems such as municipalities, apart­ ment complexes, and manu­ factured housing; and non­ community water systems such as schools, child care centers, and businesses with their own well. Small sys- Ff terns that sene a transient population, or private homes served bv individual wells are not subject to the new standard unless the local health department adopts this standard bv local ordinance. For more information on arsenic in drinking water, visit the U.S. EPA Web site a t www.epa.gov/safewater/arse nic/, or call the U.S. EPA Drinking Waler Hotline at 1800-426-4791. Michiganspecific information is on the DEQ website al w w w michigan.gov/deqnoncommunitywatcrsupply (for schools, child care centers and busi­ nesses on their own well), or call 517-241-1370. DeKok Mill Pond proposal sent on to Village Council by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission last Tuesday agreed to recom­ mend a request by Jerrell DeKok to change the order of building for the Mill Pond Condominiums. De Kok wants to construct one of the buildings located next to the pond in time to show' a unit during the next parade of homes in May. DeKok had presented this concept at the January Planning Commission meet­ ing. He returned with new drawings which show the level of a possible 100-year flood. Members of the commis­ sion discussed an easement for a boardwalk which had been discussed during the original proposal for this development located along the Thornapple River in Middleville. Th is proposal now goes to the Village Council for approval. In other business, the com- IP pt* z $ U . w missioners discussed the need for recycling, a pro­ rf posed ordinance controlling r ■’*1 I the parking of vehicles on front lawns. Planner Geoff Moffat reported that the East Bank committee will begin meet­ ing again with a major goal looking for grants to help * finance proposals. The next meeting of the u of Village of Middleville Planning Commission is at 7 Hilltop1 p.m. March 7 in the Village PiiD sir*! Hall. ottatW1 HASTINGS 4 www.hastinga4.com Downtown Haetlnqt on Stale St. | DIGITAL SOUNI •J_945-SHOW ONO PASSES tr«» Wipiiiitii! IjtmM ttUMMfSWMff rwrs 214 -2K 0(8) FIRE WALL (PG 13) 12:00, 2.15, 4 30, 7,00. M 9:15 0(5) THE PINK PANTHER (PG) 12 15, 2.20. 4:25, 6 50. 9 00 O FINAL DESTINATION 3 (R) 1 15. 3 15. 5 15, 7 30, 9 30 O WHEN A STRANGER CALLS (PG-13) 12 45. 2 45. 4 50. 7 15. 9 20 s-COURON - l« V=*REK ] to b >i i ] a: "j ba I 20or DRINK I I? V) purehtM Mar beg cH ta^Wy popeurt I mt. 5«r I --------- r^hast^cofT. 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M1 HAWI lib?: 1 DEI 5WJ I 1 kl.Jil | BE cagai i IBBi* I - -■ rl * ’ I I “S“1’ . -• i by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The driver of a truck with a snowplow that struck and killed a teen snowmobiler on Bass Road more than two years ago finally ended the legal nightmare Wednesday. Cory Jo Schut pleaded no contest before Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to charges of failure to stop at the scene of an acci­ dent resulting in serious impairment or death and an added count of negligent homicide. He was charged in the Jan. 27, 2004, accident that resulted in the death of Jamie 17-year-old Joy Reurink. Schut was driving the truck on a revoked license during a snowstorm, and after striking and killing Reurink fled the scene, but returned later to admit his role to authorities. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt has agreed to recommend a min­ imum sentence of 24 months in prison and Fisher set a date of April 27 for sentenc­ ing. “After careful considera­ tion of the facts of the case and upon consultation with the parents of Jamie Reurink, this resolution best serves the interests of justice," Nakfoor Pratt said in a prepared state­ ment released at the hearing. “This case has been pend­ ing for two years due to appeals filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. The Reurink family has suf­ fered a great loss and it is my hope that this resolution will bring closure to a long and difficult chapter in their grief process," she added. Authorities said Reurink pulled her snowmobile out in front of Schut, who at the time of the incident, was driving on a revoked license. Judge Fisher noted in court that Schut left the scene and returned later. show records Court L. I because Schut failed to driving license violations. An 18-year-old Kentwood '^7 brake, use his horn (in the 50 Browley also is suspected F 5 ' man was arrested Feb. 6 fol­ feet he had the opportunity to of being involved in a num­ lowing a high speed chase in F see the snowmobiler), and, I ber of gas purchase larcenies Gaines Township that ended after the collision, he contin­ in the southern Kent County through use of speed spikes. ued to drive an undetermined area. These incidents are still On Feb. 6 Kent County .... distance. X under investigation. Deputy Jack Wood observed “Even when he removed The 2005 Honda S-2000 a vehicle driving extremely ■ the body from the plow, convertible was reported fast as he walked out to his Schut didn’t look at the vic­ 1 stolen a couple of days earli­ patrol vehicle at the county's »> • . tim close enough to know if er from a home in the 8800 south sub-station, corner of it was a man or woman and block of Vincent Avenue SE. Kalamazoo Ave and 84th •#, just left her in the snow, The owner's teenage son £8? Street SE. said Evans. “By failing to hosted a party while the Wood was already alerted apply his brakes and continu­ father was away. The next to be on the lookout for a ing to drive disrespectfully morning the vehicle was stolen convertible and quick­ r~ dragging the body shows noticed missing from a ly caught up to the west­ malice. It wasn’t an inten­ garage where it was being bound vehicle as it turned tional killing, but he acted in Jason Tyler Browley kept in storage for the winter. north onto South Division in a willful disregard because Even though the son Gaines Township. Pulling up he could cause death by not next to the stolen car the offi­ Browley, near the Byron explained he invited only a stopping or trying to stop, few close friends, he admit­ cer activated his red and blue Lakes Apartment complex. And he didn't try to dodge Browley was arraigned in ted that others showed up lights catching the driver's her or go around her by driv­ attention. With convertible court on a number of viola­ whom he did not know. ing off to the side of the road top down, the driver wearing tions. His charges include as the first witness (Tara a full head ski mask and gog­ possession of a stolen vehi­ Marcott) said. cle, fleeing and eluding third gles, looked at the deputy Blood test results found no then increased his speed to degree, resisting and oppos­ alcohol or drugs in Schut's ing a police officer, and other get away. system. Pursuing this vehicle, Dr. Joyce Dejong, medical Wood communicated his director of forensics at direction of travel until Sparrow Hospital in Lansing j | another patrol deputy was performed the autopsy and able to set up his spike strip established that Reurink died near 68th Street and U.S.within two seconds from 131 in Byron Township. The multiple blunt force injuries stolen vehicle ran over the to the head upon the initial 1'?. spike strip and lost air pres­ 4 impact with the blade of the CO’ sure in three tires. After snow plow. pulling into a parking lot and “The dragging had noth­ hitting Wood’s police vehi­ ing to do with it (her death)," cle, the driver exited the Dejong said. “She would vehicle and fled on foot. have died anyway. It was the / The foot chase led the initial impact from the colli­ officer through a series of sion instead of dragging that yards, running in-between caused death. / Starts at 5:30 p.111. ZV//7'l4 houses. He eventually caught Schut’s attorney, Terry up to the suspect, later idenTobias said, “If Schut had a Jason Tyler as 06625438 tified license, the accident still would have occurred." “This is not a murder Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs case," Tobias said. “To have 126 E. Main, Downtown Middleville murder you need to establish intent to kill or do great bod­ 1-616-891-0992 or 1-888-88-DeKOK (33565) REALTY ily harm. The collision was I II Located in Caledonia & Middleville inevitable." Michigan State Trooper NEW LISTINGS - GRAND— RAPIDS AREA ---------- Michael Behrendt of the At * - '• Hastings Post said Schut said ^0 (4 he panicked because he did­ n’t have a license because it I IIwas revoked. K Cory Jo Schut Schut's license had been revoked due to repeated alcohol and drug convic­ tions. Blood tests, however, found no alcohol or drugs in Schut’s system at the time of the accident. Schut two years ago was charged with second degree then-Barry by murder County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Barry County District Judge Gary Holman later dismissed that charge and instead ordered Schut to stand trial on negli­ gent homicide and leaving the scene charges. Assistant Then-Chief Prosecutor Tom Evans said at the bindover hearing two 14 This office years ago, respectfully disagrees with the decision to deny bind over on count one (seconddegree murder), and are con­ appellate sidering what remedies, if any are avail­ able. “In the opinion of this office, the actions of Cory Jo Schut before, during and after his fatal collision with Jamie Reurink, demonstrated a willful and wanton disre­ gard for human life," Evans said. The prosecution argued in Barry County District Court March 9 that Schut acted with malice, an element which must be proved in the homicide murder charge, Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads Caledonia American Legion #305 O February Food Events FEBRUARY 17 1 i CHICKEN DINNER | WITH ALL THE 3 TRIMMINGS J $8.00 - Per Person ?/ De Kok 4 r 1 Wai i 1 I iaai -•C. in o> r* io CM ' BRIGHT f i5 • SKY REALTORS*’ Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Broker & Owner.................... 838-3305 Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Assoc. 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Parmalee Rd. • Partially wooded and rolling with revines • Ready to build on • One of 2 parcels still available • $59,900. www.grar.com #542684 os6258oi Sam DeYoung - 616-813-1093 » Chris Hughes ■ 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok • 616-437-60 iTil �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006 * LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Sewing a Living Lord Morning Worship........................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .............................................. 10:35 a.m. Sunday School...............................................................10:50a.m. . . ............................... *. . . . .6:00 p.m. Evening Praise WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11: 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:’ p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . ._............. .. 6:45 p.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Word of Life Clubs............................................. 6:45 p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles I All walks, One faith BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: .... ;.................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ....................... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship .........................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Youth Group:..... Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: Cl p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Sunday Worship Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Contemporary Worship ....................................9:30 a.m. 11* Sunday School •I€ for All Ages....................................10:45a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, February 19th: Isaiah 43:18-25; Mark 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryValley PRESBY TERI /\ N Evening Worship............................................................6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue w Sunday Morning Worship ..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. www.stpaulcaledonia.org Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Pastor Robert Gerke ew Life CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 2045 68th St SE \\ 698-3 1 70 IN THE ZONE" The Blessed Place to Live 9:30a, 11:OOa gernna. -^eeC 'right' /iew» www.CornerChurch.org Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Sewing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. COMMUNITY A Place For YOU! 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. “A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 CHURCH Finding the Way Together! k h 5L’ >■ •Nim ;T.. 1 is An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School's cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee • 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service. Evening Worship Service . Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Redeemer Covenant Church "The Family of God for All People f Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED J UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WAYFARER^ (616) 698-0749 J Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. Peace Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org r Currently meeting at: II Living Hope Assembly of God 6 Connection K/ub for 'Kids' of all ages 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Cornerstone Church Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm www.cherryvalleypc.org I RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Loving God, Loving People Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Currentli/ meehnq at Duncan lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave.. Caledonia 7 NurserydvMte throughout, fveryone is u/ekome. Nursery available during services ■ Office 616-891-8688 * Confessions: 30 minutes l^efore Mass 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto and Sunday School day ofyour week II Community Church 9:45am Bible Studies the best •' Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. (Bib Wime Jftletljobtet €fjunf) Lakeside 11:00am - Contemporary i J CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Sunday 8:30am - Traditional 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH i Make Sunday Mass... 330 p.m. 9: Cl a.m. or 10:30 a.m. M-37 at 100th Cl St. Sunday Services @ St Paul Lutheran Church Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt Phone 795-9030 Sunday Worship: COMMUNITY CHU RCH in Irving) Rev. Fr. Lavery', Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director GUN LAKE M-37 Wednesday Sen ice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor mile off SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122 © West M-179 Highway ' (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. First "A Church with a caring heart for our community' and the world” Church Office: (616)891-1512 1 • ■ l Sunday School 616-698-8104 L >> Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Lt www.redeemercovenant.org Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: vvunv.wqyfqrercc.org w WHITNEYVILLE Sc Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 u The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord • I Sunday School.................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 6:00 p.m. Family Supper .......... 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor. Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 !»•« § ‘•■I kb f’ Di �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006/ Page 5 I engagements! Kindergarten roundup preparations underway •■to . i ■ 1 ■g-'. 777^"*" <. • r 4V •*****( Hooper-Preslar GFWC-Gun Lake raises funds to help Katrina volunteers 2 Amy Smendik, Jose Vogel and Linda Molitor cooperated on planning a preparing a Valentine’s brunch on February 2. Money raised through this community event will be used to help support volunteers working in Hurrican Katrina devastated areas. <x iSx ■ hi x .3: J » a: 5^'- •> * ■ » F * A* • - * KK- 1 J i •£ r«.>?■ ■Kto A ‘A > si ■ 7- ■Ml ir rj/\n . * *1 ikvv • » *• I/ Jf.' t ':2~ i tu * to -to* nr < f 7 7-r w • y.i- a a •> JI (4 ■l r MM J*?'* H Need wedding invitations? *■ THOR.W uaw - ft ill WAY ’ » *** ■ W- Jit —• * T.' t^lC JI isb 7 V * /> 't • < •• '' ■ A houseful of friends gathered at the Valentine’s brunch for fun and conversation. aA All I M »• V Wl ■r ' ■< ■ i - -to< ^1 Progressive The Democrats of West Michigan invites the public to attend an evening of film and conversation about Michigan's food system Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building at 128 High St. in Middleville. The film “What Will We Eat?" presents the search for healthy local food sources. It is a production of the award­ winning filmmaker Chris Bedford of Muskegon. Additionally, the Sierra The UAW Local #1002 in Middleville has announced it is planning its next food dis­ tribution on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Free food will be distrib­ uted to those in need at the UAW Local 1002 Union Hall at 4 p.m. The UAW Union Hall is located at 295 in Street Washington Middleville. For more information, call Teresa Osbome director of food donor and community relations, Food Bank of South Central Michigan, Battle Creek, at 269-9643663. 02636314 * Saturday Hours’ Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I 616-891-2020 North of Hastings on M-43 Highway in the grey barn Progressive Dems to see food films Immunizations can be updat­ ed for school age children any time after their fourth birthday. For more informa­ tion about required immu­ nizations call the local health department or the doctor. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department offers immunizations clinics each week (some families may qualify for free services). Call their office for more information at (269)9459516. Because all new students are required to have their vision and hearing checked. McFall School has scheduled the week of May 15 for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Vision/ Hearing Technician for screenings. To use this free service, call McFall Elementary to schedule an appointment. All information about both programs will be mailed to parents in early April. Questions about enrollment may be directed to Roxanne Potter at McFall Elementary (269) 795-3637. Food distribution set in Middleville Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus T YW Lift Lezlie Steele Steele of and Middleville and Todd Hooper of Ada wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shauna Ann Hooper to Kyle Matthew Preslar, the son of Rod and Preslar of Rochelle • Middleville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lighthouse Christian Academy (HS), currently attending Grand Rapids Community College. The groom-elect is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Ferris State University with a bachelor's in criminal justice and is cur­ rently employed with Cass County Sheriffs Department. An August 5, 2006 wed­ ding is being planned at Thornapple Valley Church. The staff at McFall Elementary. the Early ’ Childhood Center of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, is preparing to welcome the incoming “Class of 2019” next September. Anyone who has a child entering school in the 20062007 academic year should call McFall Elementary (269) 795-3637 to pre-regis­ ter. To enter school this fall, a child must have be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2001. . McFall also offers a “Young 5’s program for chilwith a birthdate dren and August between November. This would give parents an option of an additional year for their child to develop. 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Doris was born on February I, 1914 at 1, Hamsboro N. Dakota, the daughter of William and Dora White. She was raised in Middleville from the age of seven and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1931. She was married to Samuel Myers in 1936, which ended in divorce. She married Arthur Apsey, October 22, 1954 who died in 1986. She was owner of the Middleville Sun and News, editor and lineatype operator until she sold the business in 1949. She retired from ft ft Bradford Whites after 25 years of doing payroll and insurance. Doris was Middleville Village ....... tr ’Clerk ^“***' for several years. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully on many different groups and commit­ tees. She was also a member of the Joy Methodist Guild and volunteered at the Hospital Guild, Sea and Sew Quilt Club, made quilts, Pythian Sisters. She was a skilled seam­ stress, sewed clothes for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus her own. She knit. knit, bowled, enjoyed gardening, traveled different parts of the world. She loved her family, loved being involved with all their activities. She was a staunch Republican, enjoyed Rush Limbaugh. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Ken) Schondelmayer of Middleville, Linda (Terry) Morgan of Colorado, Kathleen (Doug) MacLeod of Middleville; one son. Phillip Myers of Missouri, four step-sons. Art Apsey III of Montana, Bill (Shar) Apsey of Middleville, Jim (Chris) Apsey of Texas, and Monte Myers (deceased): 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. A memorial service was held Sunday, February 5. 2006 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Scott E. Manning offi­ ciating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church, Barry Community Hospice Care, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Funeral Beeler Home, Middleville. Francis C. Knight CALEDONIA - Francis C. Knight, age 94, of Caledonia passed away on Saturday, February 11. 2006. He is survived here by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Suzanne Knight and his three granddaughters, Jenna. Becca and Laura Knight. He is also survived by two daughters on the East Coast. A memorial service will be held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. on Wednesday. February 15 at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, dona­ tions may be made to the Hiefer Project, c/o Caledonia United Methodist Church or Hospice of Michigan. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Faye A. (Stauffer) Kress > LACROSSE. WI - Faye A. (Stauffer) Kress, age 90,of Onalaska, WI, died January ll, 2006 at Mulder Health Care Facility. West Salem, WI. was She w'as born in Caledonia, on December 17, 1915 to Alan and Arilla (Near) Stauffer. Faye mar­ ried Lawrence Kress on January 25, 1943. They moved to LaCrosse, WI and resided in that area for 63 years. Faye worked at rja iiiwsjtt ^ Sudaimeir’s Dress Shop and Sam's Dress Shop in LaCrosse. She was an active member at St.t Luke’s United Methodist Church, serving on many committees. Faye is survived by her husband. Lawrence Kress of Onalaska, WI; a sister, Althea I. Atkins of Niles; 10 nieces and nephews, Diane Thornton, Linda Jenkins. Tom Stauffer. Alan Stauffer, Steve Atkins. Patti Ivins, Carole Strong. Bonnie Tauss, Jeanne Brazee, John l!l(o (W * t («I ___ USD Paul and their families. She was a loving and car­ ing wife, sister and aunt, and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents: one sister. Ruth Paul and three brothers, Maynard, Bernard and Lyle Stauffer. Funeral services were held on January 16 at Blaschke Schneider Funeral Home in LaCrosse. The Rev. Domnik Israel officiated. Burial was held at Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. ccrnr fll Caledonia Community Schools Young 5's & Kindergarten Registration V i\ Caledonia Community Schools are taking registrations for Fall 2006 Kindergarten and Young 5’s classes. If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1,2006, please contact Michele or Sarah at the Administration office for a registration packet at 891-8185 or email at IX kdgenroll@caledonia.kl2.mi.us If you currently have elementary children in the district please contact the elementary building secretary where /\ your children attend for a registration packet. 3 CM Packets are also available at Duncan Lake s A Early Childhood Center. A \y •C-3 V ♦ IV f -~=li i) (LI! hh>>c ■.. ■■■ « 4 5* (HI 3*5* (eh ^3 —..-i-sa CEDARVILLE - Roger P. Beukema (Red), age 79. of Cedarville and formerly of Grand Rapids, stepped into the presence of the Lord early morning, Friday February 10. 2006. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Tilia A. (Damstra) Beukema; their Marian daughter, and Charles Roetman of Dutton and their children. Alan and Amanda Roetman (Taylor. Jacob and Brandon) of Caledonia, Chad and. Kim Roetman of Zeeland; Marcus Roetman of (Ethan) Caledonia; their sons, Peter R. and Carol Beukema of Rockford and their children, Peter and Michelle Beukema of Holland, Brian and Brent of Beukema Rockford, Roger P. Beukema Jr. of Cedar Springs and his son. ft Jason and Darcy Beukema of Grand Rapids. Ross A. and Beukema of Deborah Cedarville and their children. Thomas, Katelyn, Matthew and Emily; a foster brother, Glen and Mary Hicks of Washington. “Red” as he was affection­ ately known at a early age because of his bright red hair, was • raised in the Caledonia area and attended Caledonia High School. As a young boy, he made his first dollar peddling meat and groceries on his bicycle to area residents for his parents who operated the Caledonia Meat Locker. Before even graduating & from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army with a few of his buddies during WWII and was promoted through the ranks to become a General's Assistant. He was very proud to be of service to his country and of the years of involvement in the South Grand Rapids Kiwanis Club. After returning from the military, he began his long career in the gasoline and auto repair business. His first station was located in Madison Square and expanded to Boston Square and eventually to the Alger Heights Sunoco, which he operated for many years. He decided to expand his operations with the purchase of the Suburban Oil Company of Muskegon and through his hard work and determination, grew the busi­ ness to include 37 stations and two bulk plants through­ out West Michigan, under his own brand name of “Circle B” service stations. He was also one of the first “oilman" to modify his serv­ ice stations to “self serve” and to include such items as milk, bread, soda pop, etc. for the convenience of his customers. His love for the water and the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula (a love he passed on to his children and grandchildren) drew’ him into retirement from the oil and gasoline business and into the purchase and operation of the Cedarville RV Park and Marina in the beautiful First Union Church of officiating. Les Cheneaux Islands. On a Cedarville warm and sunny afternoon Interment will be made in the we can still see him cruising Cedarville Cemetery. the crystal waters surround­ Military Committal Services ing the islands in his '57 will be conducted by the Chris Craft “woody” named Kent County Honor Guard. the “Gull Wings” and his A time of fellowship and was reflection on his life will be 1949 GMC pickup always a big hit” in the held immediately following Cedarville Fourth of July the funeral services and all .are welcome to attend. parade. 9* also “Red” enjoyed His family will greet rela­ NASCAR (aor any race for tives and friends Tuesday, that matter) and was proud to February 14 from 2-4 and 7say that like a few of his 9 p.m. at the funeral home. favorite drivers, he too, “hit In lieu of flowers, memori­ the wall at Talladega.” al contributions may be of made to the First Union The Service and Church of Remembrance Cedarville. Thanksgiving for his life will Michigan 49719. be held Wednesday morning, Condolences may be sent February 15. 2006 at 11 a.m. online at www.mkdfuneralat the Matthysse-Kuiper- home.com Home Arrangements were made DeGraaf Funeral (Kentwood), 4646 by Matthysse-KuiperKalamazoo SE with his pas­ DeGraaf Funeral Home tor. Rev. Jeff Meyers of the (Kentwood). I I > 1 X r Ip 1 i « I ipi!1 J <|U iff I & If it 12 Local counselor honored for work Katie Westcott of Thornapple - Township received recognition Feb. 6 from the West Michigan Counselor’s Association for her outstanding work with middle school children. Westcott is a counselor at Jackson Park Middle School in Wyoming and has been employed there for 12 years. An association spokesper­ son said. “She is a strong advocate for children and gives each in her care emo­ tional and educational sup­ port. “While some parents may not realize how important the role of the school counselor can be for children. 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This year's clinician is saxo­ phonist Bobby Watson. Watson has accumulated v > fe \ \| » J- • )r * J’x. 'k V . I?’v* h &jy Ik 1 hi kl Xk A A_ 'I X * 'S <hv: <s r ' ’C.I t s >> 7 ' ■^1MUII^ Wei an impressive body of work since the early '80s that showcases his individuality as an artist. According to the CMU Jazz Weekend web­ site, he ‘Teams remarkable Bird-like facility and bris­ tling energy with an inherent soulful quality that comes directly out of the church. Watson's recorded output to date covers a wide spectrum of expression in a variety of settings from solo sax to big band." Watson has a discography that numbers more than 100 recordings, as well as his 26 releases as a leader. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, on Aug. 23, 1953, began by playing clarinet in the church before switching to the alto sax at age 13. He began arranging and composing for school bands and later studied for­ mally at the University of Miami. After graduation in 1975, Watson moved to New York and joined the ranks of Art Blakey’s Jazz Blakey's Messengers from 1977 to a I s I F 4 1 ■ p ■Bfeife \ t I I Mh 8°6t>y ... !°n li»S I. t / I » ittion N ^eb ’ * 7 Qprn ■ fee * tiZa a * L4 3rdan c C c 0 3* cc: '« ftllitt n i ■peb. -4 W wC c G «-* k. « *< 3 * Kw u e a£ u© ■ h«j? 2 JUu 4 3 *• < at ’■ w. I* Y** ’*>-' 5 -■ f 0 ft ■ » X Senior Kersta Gustafson, daughter of Karl and Terry * Gustafson of Middleville, has been nominated as Rotary Student of the Month for January by Angela Jefferson, social studies instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High e“ School. Gustafson was selected because of her exemplary academic and leadership E accomplishments. At school "k - * she has earned "high honors” status every marking period Kersta Gustafson in a rigorous college prepara­ tory curriculum that has leyball. track and crossincluded seven advanced country. placement courses. Kersta Jefferson says, Saxaphonist Bobby Watson will hold master classes According to Jefferson, displays sincere motivation, during the jazz festival at CMU. “Displaying an incomparable self-discipline, and initiative work ethic, she is never satis- in every task that she under­ 1981, ultimately becoming awarded the first "William fied unless her achievements takes; she is dedicated, con­ musical director for the and Mary Grant/Missouri are a result of her best effort. scientious, and friendly to group. Along the way he Professor of Jazz" endowed and her best effort is what is everyone. Kersta is truly one worked with such jazz icons professorship in jazz. He always given, of TK's finest!” Extra-curricular activities as drummers Panama currently serves as the direc­ Her future plans include Francis, Max Roach. Charlie tor of jazz studies at the include student council. attending the University of of National Honor Society, volPersip and Louis Hayes, as University Michigan in the fall. City well as saxophonists George Missouri/Kansas Conservatory of Music. Coleman and Sam Rivers. TK students will have the Besides his work as a per­ 2 ^ Caledonia Community Schools V former and composer. opportunity to attend a clinic We currently have openings for: Watson also has produced by Watson as well as per­ Full Time Childcare for children ages 6 weeks to recordings for young jazz formances by other high 5 years of age. _ musicians, including trum­ school jazz bands. Center Hours are 6:30am-6:00pm TK's performance will peter Ryan Kisor and tenor Zoophonics and Handwriting Without Tears include “Joshua,” a jazz ver­ saxophonist David Sanchez. 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You'll be glad you did. 2005 Edward Jones Children’s book author to visit local MOPS by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group will welcome children's author books Crystal Bowman May 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. lowman, a Holland, Michigan, native, has written has been an accomplished author for 12 years, writing ,'JF Ji ■ -j K J We look at where you are and where you want to be. We 32 children's books. Many of her books are based from her personal life experiences growing up and through par­ enthood. Bowman's latest book, “A Mother's Guide to Making Memories Last, will be out later this spring. For one hour. Bowman will share her topic of “Parenting 101: Getting & Back to the Basics,” dis­ cussing key elements of par­ enting and how they are needed in every day life of the children. Bowman also will share ideas about cre­ ative and fun activities to help parents create special memories with the children. 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A NEW LOCATION —w Caledonia £ Johnson St •II 100th St .■ 11 ‘ O C □ A O) 3 ST X“ ta, Hu feat fear L gin:ktiop IZ «W h rc-Ui * his..’ fc - I' J jit ii® |j| O >’* X” ”I j 8^'| ^'1 k w841'" J JZ' I r r r ! •!• 100th St lUV HI; ()®t 1 p.m. I J (/Ji /fl Refreshments plus a gift for everyone who tries to give blood. Location of Blood Drive Park in west parking lot use entrance 7W, turn left through double doors, and enter 3rd door on left (511 A) It's About Life. On behalf of all the people who need blood, we want to give special thanks to the Resource Center and Caledonia Public Schools for their dedicated support of our lifesaving mission, and for allowing us to use their wonderful facilities every month. :in Michigan Community Blood Centers miblood.org A Member America's Blood Centers s < �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006 TK Middle School Students of the Month for January The January students of the month at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School had to wait one more day, until February 1 for their ice cream party and certificate pres­ entation but all still had fun at the end of the day. Students are pictured from left to right. In the front row are sixth graders Lauren Bailey, Erin Ellinger, Allyson Finkbeiner, Caden Francisco, Adam Sinclair, Shelby Tedrow, Tyler Von Itter and Cody Ybema. The middle row includes seventh graders Patrick Boboltz, Jessica Crawford, Ashley Haney, Jacob McCarty, Elizabeth Sabri, Matthew Swart, Charles Tandy and Elizabeth Teesdale. Eighth graders on the Student of the Month list standing in the back are Trey Adams, Angela Brower, Megan Hager, Kelly Hine, Rachel Jazwinski, Karri Selleck, Samuel Thaler and Matraca Tolan. o z 1 A 4 THORNAPPLE AREA j ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Z 3 V J3r ■'VT Our Hometown Charitable Organization pO'> MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tkfaef@hotmail.com 06572944 GFWC hears explanation of Pennock’s lifeline’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gale Kragt, Lifeline man­ ager for Pennock Hospital, spoke to members of the Lake GFWC-Gun area women's club Feb. 8 on how the Lifeline personal response service can provide peace of mind for both older adults and their families. Kragt talked about how simple the system is to use and how the monitors respond to the individual with the system and how family members are notified in emergencies. This system Is not just for emergencies. It allows older people to answer the phone i *5 X. $ ^1 . *5^ 1 Hi ■--4 oW11' 1 font** /x I IM . Insist on Board Certified Physicians! -M iV ? itoiitsB! Il I utafei I ataa Gayle Kragt holds one of the Lifeline units during his presentation to the GFWCGun Lake area women’s club Feb. 8. without rushing and possibly falling. He told the group that people with Lifeline feel more confident and have a stronger sense of well being. He also talked about giv­ ing the Lifeline system to a loved one as a Valentine’s Day gift and working with the 911 system. For more information about this sys­ tem, call Kragt at 948-3363. The March 8 meeting of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women's club will feature Lizanne Fehsenfeld, director of the Thornapple Arts Council. Club members have begun working on their annual scholarship fund-raiser in May. Anyone who would Douglas Smendik, M.D., Family Practitioner, Chris Noah, M.D., Family Practitioner, and Dawn Rosser, M.D., Pediatrician Board certification indicates that a physician has met the highest standards of a board of examiners in his or her own chosen specialty field. It requires a medical degree, comple­ tion of an approved residency program of three to seven years depending on the specialty, practice experience, and passing of an oral and/or written examination. 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At the end of the closed session last Thursday evening, the board decided to offer the job to one of the candidates. They had not heard whether their offer would be accepted before the Sun and News' publication deadline. The need for a planning officer was made apparent at the meeting when the board voted to continue to delay all site plan requests until March 1. A local developer had asked to have his request for site plan review approved so that he would not lose a sale. The board decided to treat every one of the 18 to 20 requests fairly and to put him on the list as well. In other business during Thurday night's meeting, the board approved a time line proposed by consultant John O’Malia as part of the water arsenic abatement process. This time line includes a public hearing April 17 and submission of the plan for funding on May 1. (See accompanying story for more details.) George Hyslop presented the board with more informa­ tion about the proposed Payne Creek dredging spe­ cial assessment request. This .1 % i Saving on home dpi i insurance is 4a I v*iAK 7 included a letter ‘‘holding the township harmless" in case of any problems. . Jack Finkbeiner brought up previous problems when a dredging company sub con­ tracted the job to a less skilled company which caused problems. Hyslop assured the board this should not be a problem. The proposed dredging will not change the width or length of the channel. It should improve the depth to about six feet. Hyslop is waiting for approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to dump the spoils on nearby unregulated wetlands. If he does not get approval, the spoils will be trucked to an approved dump site. The board decided to send this information to their attorney, John Lohrstofer, to review. The Yankee Springs Board will hold a second meeting this month at 7 p.m. Feb. 23. This meeting will include a public hearing on the request to vacate an alley in the Penasee Park Plat. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus North of Hastings on M-43 Highway in the grey barn by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Most of last Wednesday's meeting of the Irving Township Board focused on whether to return some of the fire contract's sections back to Thomapple Township Emergency Services, which should save residents money. Irving Township decided last year to change its con­ with tract Thornapple Township Emergency Services, reducing its cover­ age area within the township, and there was considerable acrimony accompanying the move. The township also had 13 public meetings last year to discuss the construction of a combined fire station and township hall, which would centrally be located. However this bond issue was rejected by the voters. 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Marklevits took second with ence application and technol­ According to event organ­ Texter and Terpstra taking ogy*. izer Tim Shaw, “the event sixth. In Astronomy teams idenwent wonderfully, thanks to The team of Texter and tify constellations and solve the hard work of a bunch of Terpstra also took fourth astronomy problems, volunteers who gave up their place in Physics Lab. Rhoby In Chemistry Lab teams Saturday to help.” and Texter combined to demonstrate chemistry labo­ Thomapple Kellogg stu­ bring home a sixth place rib­ ratory skills related to topics dents placed in the top six bon in Practical Problem selected by the organizers. places of many of the events. Solving. In Circuit Lab students Students in the top six places Marklevitz and Scoltens compete in activities involvreceived ribbons. There were brought home fourth place ing knowledge of direct cur­ 23 events challenging stu- ribbons in the popular Robot rent (de) electrical circuits. ‘ dents. Ramble division. In Compute This teams Third place — Chemistry Fourth place in F the solve a problem that requires Lab: Jake Lenartz and Sam Scrambler went to Rhoby, quantitative data capture Scholtens; fifth place, Terpstra, and Texter. from the public Internet and Circuits Lab: Mike Texter In Storm the Castle, the electronic organization and Jason Terpstra; sixth Marissa Wieringa and and presentation of data in a place, Disease Detectives: Lenartz received fifth place graphical format. Designer Genes require students to solve problems 0 T using their knowledge of •U 4f genetics. * The Disease Detective ^Ch event requires students to Please be advised the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals will apply principles of epidemi­ meet on Wednesday, February 22,2006 at 7PM in Village offices, 100 East ology to a published report Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. The purpose of this meeting will be to of a real-life health situation consider an application for variances from Metaldyne Corporation of 39 \ _______ . " fOUhUtD IG^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING or problem. In Don’t Bug Me, students demonstrate knowledge of taxonomic keys, habitats, life history and geographic distribution. In Dynamic Planet, teams work at stations that display a variety of earth science materials and related earth science questions. This year this event focused on glacia­ tion. In Ecology, students answer questions involving content knowledge and process skills in the area of ecology and adaptation by examining different ecosys­ tems. In Fermi Questions, teams seek a fast, rough estimate of quantity in power(s) of ten. In Food Chemistry, teams answer questions pertaining to food chemistry, which may include chemical reac­ tions, characterization, and quantification In Forensics students identify- polymers, solids, fibers, and other materials in a crime scenario. In Health Science, teams are tested on their knowledge of health concepts. In Physics Lab, teams demonstrate physics labora- tory skills related to selected topics. Practical In Problem Solving, students solve prac­ tical science problems. In Remote Sensing, teams use maps and remote sensing technology to explain human land use patterns and the relationship of a region’s physical environment to the cultural landscape. In Robot Ramble, students design and build a robot capable of performing cer­ tain tasks. In Rocks and Minerals, students identify, describe, and classify various speci­ mens. In the Scrambler, teams design and build a mechanical device which uses the energy from a falling mass to transport a Grade A uncooked chicken egg along a straight track. Storm the Castle, is a fun event where teams design, construct, calibrate and oper­ ate a device capable of launching a projectile far and accurately using only the energy of a falling counterweight, In the Tower Building, teams design, build and test the lightest tower to carry a $ maximum load. Some teams like TK build a light tower in one team and a sturdier tower in another since the invitational gives them a change to practice. The Wright Stuff, event has teams design and build a propeller driven aerodynam­ ic device for greatest time aloft. Write It/Do It, is a techni­ cal writing exercise where students write a description of a contraption and other students attempt to construct it from the description. Members of the Thomapple Kellogg teams in addition to the those who placed on Feb. 4 are Emily Nyland, Cody Garvey, Jay Cooley, Ashley Ayers, Jason Morley, Michelle Graham. Jared Lee, Liz Ketchum, Ashley Lewis, Jordan Petersen, Jennifer Berryman and Chloe Brower. The Thomapple Kellogg team has another invitational Saturday, Feb 25, at West Ottawa High School and then travels to Battle Creek Lakeview High School for the regional competition March 18. 6 .< fi 4^ & IIII Vll Ir I i-;’ % til!-5:' iU fa State Street, Middleville, MI. The two variances being requested deal with lot coverage (Section 78358(5)) and rear yard setback {Section [Section 78-358(3)) of the Village Code. Section 78-358(5) limits lot coverage to 50% of lot area and Section 78358(3) requires a 75 ft. rear yard setback. Metaldyne is requesting variances for 96% lot coverage and for 17 ft. rear yard setback, respectively. * 4W S3 lb R' — Any interested person may attend the meeting and offer comments on this request to the Board of Appeals or may write to the Board of Appeals at the address for Village offices noted above. Respectfully Betty Koeplinger ZBA Secretary 4 WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? WANT TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE? » o o ro cn £ Want to know where to get ATTENTION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT RESIDENTS I ini g.lFtil There will be a Budget Hearing February 28, 2006 at 7:00 pm for the Village of Freeport’s next fiscal year; 2006-2007 Budget. A Special Council meeting will fol­ low to approve the new budget. These will be held at the Freeport Community Hall Auditorium. (ft) I Apt 06625946 all this information? NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the following matter: Z) From Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. * FlRSTGOVgov 1 (8% 0 0) FED-INFO . BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County and any other interested persons. Special Use Renewal #87 T&M Partners, L.L.C, is requesting a renewal of the existing special use permit for sand and gravel mining on approximately 1491 acres more or less, located in Section 35 of Thornapple Township and generally known as parent parcel #08-14-035-022-00, located on M-37 just south of the Village of Middleville, Michigan. Township Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, February 23. 23, 20Q5 0Q6 at 7 p.m. p m. at the Township Hall to hear comments on a request by certain lot owners to vacate a portion of an alley located in the Pennassee Park Plat (Liber 2 of Plats, page 38, Barry County). That portion of the alley is described as a 10-foot wide alleyway running along and appur­ tenant to the northeast side of Lots 1 through 7 within the Plat Neighboring lot owners and the public are invited invited“to voice their opinions and concerns. Information regarding this renewal application may be examined during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plat map showing the proposed vacation will be available for inspection and a copy can be obtained by contacting the Township Clerk. 1 FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be PLEASE TAKE received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall up to and including the date of the public hearing. Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, PO Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333. Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary 1 FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide PLEASE TAKE necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to indiindi­ viduals with disabilities upon a five day written notice to the Township Clerk or by calling her at 616-795-9091. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above listed issues. II Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individu­ als with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 06625768 FOUHULD JO* *'cHig** PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Yankee Springs Regular Business Hours Are: Monday - Thursday 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon cr—•—• T YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 Briggs Road, N. Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9091 06625745 % VILLAGE OF ■ MIDDLEVILLE l rWi ?l w. NOTICE OF FINDINGS AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION PROPOSED PROJECT IN FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND ItBSlJOi I Date: February 16, 2006 i The Village of Middleville has considered all practicable alternatives to the proposed project, 2006 State St, Reconstruction, to be located in a floodplain or wetland. There is no practicable alternative but to locate project activities in a floodplain or wetland and it is anticipated the proj­ ect will proceed. This determination is based on the following explanaexplana­ tion: i •’Sas* **3 1. The action must be located in a floodplain or wetland because the existing road to be reconstructed is located in such an area, and has been for several decades. SS 2. The existing road is located on the northern limit of the wetland. The wetland and an adjacent Village Park covers a relatively large area of the Village south of State St. between M-37 and the river, a — ' thereby severely limiting other routes to the facility. There is less residential development of this stretch of road than on Russell St St., a commonly used route to the plant at this time. Russell St. will be closed to truck traffic upon the completion of this project. It is the strong desire of the Village to route all truck traffic onto State St. I to and from the proposed facility. There really were no practicable alternatives to the option to serve the growing needs of the Metaldyne facility. Metaldyne is a key jobs provider in the area. 3. Replacing the culvert will require a Part 301 Inland Lakes and Streams Permit and a Part 31 Floodplain/Water Resources Protection Permit issued by the MDEQ. Work will not begin until • such a permit is granted. 4. The project work will include stringent Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) measures to protect the existing stream and wetlands while the work is taking place and until per­ manent erosion control measures (turf establishment) are until place. Such SESC measures will includes but are not limited to silt fence, riprap, and erosion control blankets. • Public comments on the above statement of finding and explanation should be submitted to Mary Jean Havenaar, Village Clerk, 100 East Main SL. P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml » u 49333-0069 within fifteen (15) days from the date of this public notice. & 8 o •Q *4 u �.* ■* 01 The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006/ Page 15 A EF scholarship application (leadlines approaching at TK A memorial to their classmate who was killed in an auto­ mobile accident in 1999. This $500 one time scholar­ ship is awarded to students with a desire to major or work in a computer science or related field. The candi­ date should have had been involved with the student teacher assistant program. New this year is the Dr. Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner scholarship, which was established to help students who want to further their post high school education in a medical/allied health field. More than 20 fields are listed APril with sch°larshiPs 1 ViwllUllll awarded at the awards cere- on the application. This is a $2000 scholarmony in May. Applications for these ship given out in increments CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA scholarships should be typed of $500 for four years, proBOARD OF TRUSTEES or legibly printed in ink and . vided the requirements are NOTICE k' n EETING met. only one original application A regular meeting of the Charter The Thomas R. Hamilton Township of Caledonia Board of is required. Students should note that Tennis Memorial scholarTrustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, many scholarships are not ship was established by February 15, 2006, at the awarded to students who Richard L. and Ruth Ann Caledonia Township/Village Hall, have been convicted of Hamilton in their son ’ s 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, charges of possession or dis­ memory. He graduated from Michigan. the Thornapple Kellogg NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ tribution of drugs. ties may request auxiliary aids The TAEF traditional z High School in 1983. He and services for the meeting by scholarship was established • died of a tropical lung infeccontacting the Township Clerk at tion in 1991. This is a $500 by Frank Trouyot in memory 616.891.0070. award for a student who of his wife, Fern. It is awardTENTATIVE AGENDA k 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL ecj to at TKHS senior or excels both in the classroom CALL. graduate who needs financial and on the TKHS tennis 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE assistance for post-high team. AND INVOCATION. . The Millicent Grace Knox school college or vocational 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE school. It is renewable for up teacher scholarship fund was MEETING AGENDA. created in 1992 to honor the 4. PUBLIC COMMENT to four years. (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). The Adam Dipp scholar­ memory of Millicent Grace 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ Knox who graduated from ship was initiated by the SENT AGENDA. a’MinuFes of the February 1, Thornapple Kellogg High TKHS in 1991. She was School Class of 2000 as a killed by a drunk driver in 2006 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Re­ quiring Board Action. -» C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. E. Building Department Report. F. F.O.I.A. Report. G. Utilities Report. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg high school seniors and their par­ ents should be aware the deadline to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form is Wednesday, Feb. 15, but it can be filled out on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once that form has been completed, students then can turn their attention to looking k 7IL fckSL Si ‘K *iss I ‘ s *A ' SY s ,/■ ’ULJ CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP k if J * A u1% L • MX l . U.* ... % >^7^. S'* x,.""a 1 IF, ! k? •*** Wiiii for scholarships. The Thornapple Area Foundation Enrichment which is part of the Barry Community Foundation has 14 scholarships for local stu­ dents who meet various qual­ ifications. Students interested in learning more about TAEF scholarships can pick up an information booklet at the high school guidance office and talk to a guidance coun­ selor first before calling Marilyn Finkbeiner at 269795-3779. The deadline for most of these scholarships is 1992. This scholarship is a one-time $300 award. Jeffery Lehman The memorial scholarship was established in his memory by his parents, family and friends. The purpose of this one-time $500 award is to help continue Lehman’s commitment to helping stu­ dents achieve their goals. The Rodney M. Schad technical arts scholarship was established to assist industrial arts students. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior who has demonstrated abilities in the industrial arts and plans to continue in tech­ nical fields such as CAD/CAM, drafting, engiineering or other industrial arts. This scholarship honors Schad who after his retire­ ment from Advance Tool & Die, volunteered to assist the TKHS industrial arts staff. The JK Simpson scholar­ ship is at $600 for a TK senior or graduate pursuing a nursing degree at Western Michigan University. The Lois Ann Nagel Seppanen memorial scholar­ ship is new this year. It was established by Jody Ann Helrigel Pratt, in memory of her mother, who graduated from TKHS in 1947. This non-renewable $400 is for a TK senior or graduate study­ ing for a career in business, management or accounting. The Helrigel Lynn Signups for TK’s summer driver ed classes March 28 . WE B * fflME 1)1 MM fM BM® 11 * .wil > I siA I. Public Safety Committee Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FROM REPORTS 7. OFFIBOARD/COMMITTEE CERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. Request for Township sup­ port of conceptual P.I.L.O.T. project, by Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services. B. Request to pave Alaska Avenue, between 60th Street and Valhalla Drive, by Alfred Parent. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Resolution - Approving sale of lands, approving pur­ chase agreement and pur­ chase price, and authoriz­ ing Supervisor to complete transaction (230 South Maple Street Property). Regarding request by ‘Kentwood Excavating, Inc.’ to redone property from R-R, Rural to PMR, Residential Planned Mineral Removal. Property commonly known as 6500 Buttrick Avenue. Parcel Number 41.23.02.301.001. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Resolution - Authorization for change in standard street (installation of lighting contract i streetlight at the intersection of 68th Street & Kraft Avenue). B. Resolution - To establish policy and guidelines for use by the Board of Review for granting poverty exemptions. C. Motion_ - Striking of personal property taxes for the year 2000. D. Discussion - Renewal of Public Safety millage. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. _ 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06625841 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students who will be 14 years and eight months old this summer have been ask­ ing their parents, “When can I take driver education? In turn, parents have been call­ ing the guidance department at Thornapple Kellogg High School, asking, When is driver education and how much does it cost?” The guidance department has set the dates for the Segment 1 Driver Education in two sessions. The first is scheduled from June 19 through July 7. Session 2 will be heldJuly 10 through July 28. Classes are held on weekdays, The registration night for these sessions is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. All applications will be handed out at regis­ tration. Applications and fees must be handed in during this sign-upi session. All driver education open open-­ ings-will ings will be be filled filled through through this since all this process process. Since all stustudpnfq dents reeisterine registering for for drivers drivers'’ education must have a parent’s signature on the form, a parent must attend registra­ tion with the student. The charge is $275 for stu­ Driver taking dents Education. This fee must be pa,d at the signup to reserve placement in the class. The fee is $150 for students who Wenger 4-H scholarship. Applications for this scholar­ ship are available through 4H leaders or from Phil and Becky Wenger. The Beth Helrigel Wester memorial scholarship will be awarded to a TK student or graduate pursuing a major and minor in art or music. Individuals hoping to attend a class, seminar or camp in art or music will also be con­ sidered for a scholarship. Wester graduated in the Class of 1967. She was a gifted painter, The Terrie Yoder memori­ al scholarship is a $500 award to a TK student major­ ing in education or Christian ministry at an accredited col­ lege. It honors a 1965 grad whose faith guided her every day. It was established by her husband, Dave, and daughters, Wendy and Gina. Students interested in learning more about the TAEF scholarships should see a guidance counselor at the high school. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Kent County - Michigan 2006 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Dates March 7th, 2006 Tuesday: Monday: Tuesday: March 13, 2006 March 14, 2006 Org Meeting - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only! For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 10th, 2006 I V’ Summers memorial scholar­ ship is targeted to students with are studying art or music at an accredited college, trade or vocational school. The $400 award is renewable for two or four years. The Tad Thatcher music scholarship, established by Duane and Pat Thatcher in memory of their son who graduated from TK in 1990. This financial award is for students who are active par­ ticipants in the TKHS band and choral curriculum in grades 9-11. The goal of this scholarship is to assist music students to attend summer music courses and classes. Wenger The Travis memorial scholarship is for students interested in a career in landscape design or a field related to agriculture, This is a $500 scholarship and the applicant must have been a member of the TKHS athletic program and been involved in community serv­ ice. There is also a Travis — 4T The 2006 Kent County Equilization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural: Commercial: Industrial: Residential: Tentative Ratio Estimated Multiplier 46.12 1.0841 47.57 45.56 1.0511 1.0975 48.41 1.0328 qualify for the free lunch driver education this summer program. For those qualify­ must register March 28. Supervisor; Bryan Harrison ing for reduced price lunch­ 06625741 Assessor: Laura Stob es, the registration fee is $200. All checks for driver education should be made out to “Thornapple Kellogg Schools." The out of district fee for the class is $375. Out of dis­ trict students will be admit­ ted only if there are unfilled openings in the program. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter To take the driver educa­ Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the tion course, students must be Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 14 years and eight months application of FMJ Property Holdings, LLC for the rezoning ofjands “mmonly designated as old at the beginning of class. 5125 and 5135 68th Street, from the R-R Rural Residential District and the 1-2 Industrial Students must turn in the the C-2 General Business District. The lands proposed for rezoning are legally District to ____ completed application with described as follows: the fee at the registration night. That part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 6, T5N, R10W, described as beginning at a All students taking driver point on the South line of said Southwest 1/4, which is N 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 education must have passed seconds W 246.00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence N 89 degrees four of five courses taken 56 minutes 52 seconds W 337.80 feet along said South line; thence N 02 degrees 56 during the third trimester of minutes 52 seconds W 110.35 feet along the Easterly line of Kon-Krete Drive (86 feet this school year,. Students wide); thence Northerly 207.19 feet along said Easterly line on a 3957.0 foot radius who are not academically the right, the chord of which bears N 01 degrees 26 minutes 52 seconds W curve to----eligible will have their fee 207.16 feet; thence N 00 degrees 03 minutes 08 seconds E 17.68 feet along said returned since they will not Easterly line; thence S 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds E 253.60 feet;Jhence S, 00 be allowed into the class. degrees 52 minutes 10 seconds E 117.22 feet along the West line of the East 336 feet Driver education openings of said Southwest 1/4; thence S 89 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds E 90.00 feet; thence are limited and will be tilled S 00 degrees; 52 minutes 10 seconds E 217.80 feet to the place of beginning, on a first-come, first-served Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. basis. Parents should enter the All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed rezonhigh school through the front be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, ing. Written comments may — lobby March 28 and then up to the time of the public hearing. . enter the auditorium from the inner doorway. The line of Dated: January 25, 2006 parents and students usually begins at the doors to the PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE auditorium and snakes down CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA the hallway. 06625252 Students planning to take -A. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN « �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006 Caledonia MOPS sponsors Antiquities Photography by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) once again is working with Antiquities f Photography Studios to photograph chil­ dren ages infant to 16 years of age in a by-gone era feel­ ing. The fund-raising photog­ raphy sessions are scheduled • for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23, 24 and 25, at the Caledonia United Methodist Church on Vine Street. Antiquities Photography offers fun and unique pic­ tures by using antique cloth­ ing such as lace dresses, overalls and blue jeans and props such as saddles, flow­ ers and fishing poles for a by-gone era look. New this year is the “Colorsplash” accent which offers a red and/or blue item in the black and white portrait. Tickets are being sold for $10 per family and will be available for purchase untilI March 17. Participates may purchase the tickets with either cash or check and pay­ ment is due at the time of the ticket sale. No person may appear in more than one 10x13 offer, but may be appear for additional photo­ graph purchases. No refunds will be available once tickets are purchased. Ticket holders will be con­ tacted one week prior to pho­ tograph sessions to schedule an appointment time. First paid customers will be con­ tacted first to receive priority appointments. The cus- tomers will need to bring the top portion of the ticket to the portrait session appoint­ ment. Parents must be pres­ ent during the photograph session. The day of the session, parents are encouraged to dress their children in cloth­ ing that can be easily changed. It is also recommended that children wear oversized white T-shirts. Pictures will be available for viewing approximately two to three weeks after the last day of the photography session. Although a variety of photos will be available for purchase, customers may chose only those pholographsi they prefer. -Antiquities iPhotography nuiu£j ajjiiy Studios accepts most major credit cards, cash and checks. Antiquities Antiquities Photography Photography Studios provide clothing and props for the photograph sessions. Children are encouraged to wear clothing that can be changed easily. A variety of poses will be available for purchase should the customer desire; however, additional purchases are not required. The photographs will be available for viewing approximately two to three after the appoint­ ment. The Caledonia MOPS is a charter member of MOPS International, an organiza­ tion formed to meet the needs of every mom, urban, suburban and rural; stay at home and working moms; teen single, and married moms. MOPS recognizes Accepting Resumes Quality Staffing Solutions * CNC/EDM - Operator Dowling Area Full Time Inventory / Purchasing - Wayland Full Time Machine Repair Maintenance - Wayland Full Time CAD Operator - Freeport Full Time •It Receptionist/ part time - Middleville Positions require Negative Drug Screen, Full Time after Probation 50 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite C, Hastings, Ml 269-948-8555 Six candidates seeking 2 Caledonia hoard seats MR • MM X .4 4 • • ♦ • • i • • ■ | ** —■* II 1 t ■ Caledonia MOPS iis working with Antiquities Photography Studio for their spring fund-raiser. New this year is the Colorsplash which offers one item in the photo to be either red and/or blue. s that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundation al in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. MOPS helps to meet those needs. The Caledonia MOPS meets the first and third Friday of every month at the United Methodist Church. There is still room for new members and children. During the meeting, children participate in a special part of the MOPS program, called Moppets. In Moppets, children, ages infant through 6 years old, experience a car­ ing environment while they learn, sing, play and make crafts. Volunteers provide tender loving care while facilitating Moppets as moms enjoy their part of the program - hearing speakers, making crafts, fellowship and snack, and group discus­ sion. To purchase a portrait ticket or receive additional information about MOPS, please contact fund-raiser * I Clean Up after the Holidays... ______ I"______ */_____ f------ w 11 "WWW -•— — I coordinator Anita Dion at 616-891-5905 or assistant coordinator Elizabeth Geshel at 269-792-0507. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Six candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking two positions on the Caledonia School Board of Education in the May 2 elec­ tion. The two incumbents seeking re-election are Ken Yonker and Bernard Nagel. Yonker is running for his second term, while Nagel has been a board member since 1986. The new candidates who are hoping to fill a seat on the board •It. are Walt Fish. Pat Johnson. Brad Walbridge and Randy Wilcox. According Susan to deSteiguer, all candidates are Caledonia Township residents. Mike Patterson had com­ pleted the requirements to participate in the election, but on Friday he withdrew from the race. With recently accepting a new job along with other personal changes, Patterson said he felt it was better for the community and himself to withdraw from the election. "If I won a seat on the board. I would want give the communitv 100%." According to the Kent County Election Clerk's office, in order to vote in the 6 upcoming election. Caledonia residents must (1) be a Citizen of the U.S., (2) be at least 18 years of age on or before the next scheduled election. (3) have been a res­ ident of Michigan for at least 30 days before the election, and (4) registered on or before the close of reg­ istration preceding the elec­ tion. New voters must register by 5 p.m. Monday, April 3. Voters can register at any of the following offices: Secretary of State Branch Office, County Clerk's Office, City, Township or Village Office, with an assistant clerk for voter reg­ istration. As soon as the local township clerk accepts the registration, the new vot­ ers are officially registered to vote. Voters do not need to re-register for each elec­ tion unless they have moved and/or changed their name. .Jit# •C”- iwfeil II —I— JI< • < -7 [ * I < Ji -A K •t /- -• • • -* wto ■ ~ L- £»<• .-A* ' - Tut -El , • • T j'TVvwwr Students of the Month at TKHS Students of the Month for January were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Kneeling) Ben Niemchick, Dan Lemon, Adam Pratt, Matt Penfield, Kammeran Koehl; (Standing) Sarah Wenger, Katie Sanford, Michelle Starr, Abby Quisenberry, Renee Buckowing, and Lindsey Stawiszynski. (photo by Kevin McGee) A AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC VfVHIIfllMf Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner.. fresher... brighter... softer... 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W 1 I J 1 ■k. * Q'Kv- kt 1 r r; V S ' '&W r 4 la. ’IP ANS 1 9 feJ th ■ k Students register according to their grade in school from kindergarten to third grade. s» JSJ s •> f_ a Teacher Shelley Erb points out the parts of a title page to this group of Reading J Celebration students. tlJ h McFall principal Bill Rich leads a record 138 students in “Head and Shoulders, knees and toes" during the first Celebrate Reading event for 2006. Students line up for their weekly prizes at the Reading Celebration at McFall A Elementary School. ■ ’ f* rv w ✓ -A. •- I h \ 1 A I Stop The Pain 23- I - I if; 2 Fl * ' L II i ! The Healing Power of Light N, R i- At left: After the initial gathering students separate to different classrooms to do reading and writing activities. Here Steve Seward reads one of his favorite books. * *% A J ■ •. ■ I1 * * Iv. l< * - * #/ ■ T ■ F y i0 ■ 1 * / ♦♦♦ Carpal Tunnel ❖ Arthritis Introducing Lore Level Laser Therapy ❖ Muscle & Joint Pain & The ML830* Laser ❖ Stiffness & more < * I j R 4 ——1 MJj I ll M I i - ». FIRST REHAB 1 ♦ Physical Therapy *4 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville Ml 49333 J >fIWX I I I I I Using computers to write stones is a popular activities during Reading Celebration. 269-795-4230 * r Bryan Hemingway, MPT * �Page 18<The Sun and News. Middleville, February 14. 2006 Teens, 4 th-graders learn tobacco perils I p * - * 1 •< i I 1 '>Ji .4 • J L HI I - Mr' - Jj -•J rr sb Fill ■ If *f 1 SOE&Jr Therese Maupin-Moore talks with Nate Otto about a pig lung. r tr I Britney Benjamin uses Derrick Brock as a model set of lungs as Tommy Enslen r. > 9V ’"1 ?! jiiirl at iffl nets. In* I * *4.. i :lsiSE num < a Sa b Bttna/fis laiaik ; st .‘dll j intei wtemti Students in fourth grade classes at Page first did jumping jacks. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in all the fourth grade classes at Page Elementary School were vis­ ited by students from the Thornapple Kellogg High School. These students are part of the Teens Against Tobacco Use. With the help of Skittles donated by the Middleville Marketplace and lots of visu- al aids students showed the hazards of smoking. Using exercises like Jumping Jacks, really big fake ciga­ rettes, jars of tar and a pig lung, the TATU students demonstrated what happens 3 f rt' '2^11 Then they breathed through straws to see how hard it is to breath if lungs are damaged by tobacco use. } «tei ■^Wb 1 "!« ten J M I onia, ijfpr ' / I 1 1 CST4. *• A‘ 4 A * ■ I A 616-891-0150 We meet by accident *’ i Ian 1 bn .3 1 l / ► *2 e I KIT f w Illi 1 .i U. ^•57 411 ™l| 1 • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & 1 CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available 06625790 << - to lung power to people who smoke. The teens used lots of humor and good information to get their points across. Following the presentations last Monday and Tuesday most of the teens stayed for lunch with the classes they worked with. This program is sponsored by Barry County Substance Abuse. • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner At right: Thornapple Kellogg High School stu­ dents Ashleigh Lund, Sam Reeder and Stephanie Wingeier were prepared for their lessons when they visited fourth graders on February 7. 5^ I JSni Call for classified ads Phone 269-945-9554 Visit our NEW web site: www.edsbody.com 24 Hours a Day -7 Days a Week 110 Johnson St., Caledonia For Sun & News ACTION-Msl .^3 i-I1 s �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006/ Page 19 Local youth spends 5-week A Christmas vacation in Africa •42 as * - * • *■-* ?•* A «5-» Blr * ** ■ V Xi .W' - « J* •r- it? f? -'a *< J ”’ _e- . ** ^51 ft? H 3hT k I* I £ * - I w- -*v 49 ■» ,w\ • w '.-b . < w •* > * - w -IS w • • *_ . -x - :* I S' &- vJ :-4‘ :J F i- ■J KAAt i =5 < ’ r WWI & .5 ~ w .» ’4 ■ 1 a ' ft * I 1 ^*3 '5 ------ r -'fi. e ”J i — L :.-3 fe- 5-5^-- KQ L- • Tyler and his father, Jason, stand close to zebras for this photo. The zebras don't 005 2 Tyler saw many wild animals, including giraffe, during his five-week trip to Kenya. by Kelly Lloyd r r > w -• •fr -’r Staff Writer -1 Ten-year-old Tyler Mills of Middleville had seen pic- | tures- and heard many sto­ ries about the magical place JR-i L >■ of Africa, where so many 4. wild animals lived, but he Av i '5 S had yet to experience the 4n■* r stories for himself. ■ I A gift this past Christmas K ’• * vacation brought those sto­ F-" _ ries to life for Tyler. 5^ ■*1^*” ■ Since 1990, Tyler's K? # is. ■ft s grandparents, Doug and & >A vi 4 , s? >€ Karen Mills, have been fly­ -W I *1*. A' ■Hr/ ing hot air balloons over the ’» * X AS h-' Masia Mara Game Reserve j’*' IC. •a. in Africa during most of the 4 winters. Their son, Jason, IMssBP JR '<<< ; <1 was the first visitor from the 1 —1 United States to join the Tyler Mills stands with his grandmother, Karen Millses on the Mara. Since Mills, in Tanzania while his father, Jason Mills, stands in Jason, eight other family Kenya. members and nearly two dozen friends have also vis­ The flight to Kenya was offered the Millses a chance ited the “magical place." long as the pair spent two they didn ’ t feel they could Some guests have returned nights on the British pass up. This trip could be two or three more times to Airways plane before arriv­ their only chance to show enjoy the beauty of the land ing in Nairobi. Tyler the magic of the and animals. Tyler and Karen arrived “ Dark Continent." So, for After the Sept. 11, 2001, in the morning to a bright Christmas Tyler received a attack on the United States, sun and African warmth, five-week trip to Africa the Millses weren't sure if with his grandparents and The plane brought the pair they would ever fly over the to the northern part of the father, Jason. Mara again. Africa depends Great Serengeti that reaches Booking last-minute tick ­ greatly on tourists for down into Tanzania. Tyler ets made it impossible for income, but travelers in the soon realized that everythe group of four to travel last few years have reduced together. Doug and Jason, thing he had heard in the visits to foreign countries. had to leave two days stories about Africa were However, a last-minute true. before Karen and Tyler. phone call from Nairobi Besides witnessing the beauty of Africa from the hot air balloons, Tyler observed the land and wild animals up close. He saw animals that most people only see in pictures, on tele­ * vision or at the zoo. His Thornapple Kellogg favorite animals were the big elephants with their Wrestling young and the prides of lions and cubs. Tyler said Thornapple Kellogg's Kyle Dalton he also saw a cheetah lying was one of two Trojan individual in the shade. He watched champions Saturday at the O-K Gold Conference the hippopotami sunning wrestling tournament hosted by Byron Center themselves on the Mara Dalton scored a technical fall over Caledonia s River banks, where a croco­ Nick Cramer in the championship bout at 112 pounds. dile was always close by. Because of the drought, 111 N. Main St. Th© 4695 Middleville Rd. there were hundreds of Nashville, Ml wildebeest, zebras and Lvnn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi v ji Jia tao gazelles. Tyler even found a 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 Agency _ ___________ termite hill where 15 baby MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE pythons lived. Luckily, the 14 foot mother had left the FARM BUREAU hill! 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Though the flight was long, Tyler stayed children of the camp work­ ers. Karen knew from previ­ ous Christmases it didn't take much to light up the lit­ tle faces. Tyler was able to share in the children's joy. Tyler said there were a lot of pictures taken, but to see Africa and the animals up front was “awesome." He acknowledged that five weeks is a long time away from his mother, Kristen, but he was grateful for the chance to visit Africa tor a Christmas he won't ever forget. V X :' Athlete of the week bba-tton r, 06625807 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL . farm BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL -*S ’ S.. ■ Your One Stop Water Store Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters 30 Years Experience Drinking Water Systems Servicing All Makes & Models PURIFIED DURA& DRINKING CUBE rOb WATER SALT DURA5-Gallons 50-Lbs. 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Two champions and seven runners-up the helped Trojans earn the tournament championship, but the Trojans didn’t get quite enough help to knock Hastings out of the top spot in the overall conference standings. TK’s run of 15 consecutive conference championships has come to an end. Trojan head coach Tom Lehman said that the tourna­ ment championship didn’t take any of the sting off of the runner-up finish in the conference. Hastings ended the conference dual meet season with a 5-0 record. TK, Caledonia, and Hamilton were tied heading into the conference meet after ending the season at 32. "We came to win. We wrestled well. Hastings wrestled well too,” said Lehman. TK outscored the Saxons by 13 points Saturday, 179 to 166. The Trojans needed the Saxons to finish third to earn a share of the title, but Caledonia couldn't quite catch the Saxons despite a couple big upsets and fin­ ished third with 143.5 points. Ill They truly have a bunch of great individuals that make up one powerful team.'' Caledonia head coach Jim Maxim said of Hastings. “It is nice to see that a bunch of them are seniors.” Hastings, Caledonia, and By,ron Center each had three individual champions, one more than the Trojans, but had nine total wrestlers in the championship finals and earned 12 medals total. Trojan senior Justin Lewis topped Hastings’ Jeremy BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT s' • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call . (269) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by j LU/ I Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street Middleville 06573928 I•• Caledonia’s Tylor Cook (top) fights to bring Hastings’ Rusty Burgdorf to his knees in the first period of their 130-pound championship match Saturday. Cook held on for a 5-3 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ji * * Redman in the 125-pound final, with a technical fall 24-9. In the 112-pound final TK’s Kyle Dalton defeated Caledonia’s Nick Cramer with a technical fall, 21-4. Cramer pulled off the upset of the day. He caught Hastings' senior R.J. Morgan in a bad position in the first period of their 112Pound semifinal and scored the pin in 58 seconds. Caledonia's three champi­ ons were Justin Maxim at 119 pounds, Tylor Cook at 130, and Michael Schaibly at 275. “Some Caledonia fans said it was the first time they'd ever seen Middleville fans rooting for Caledonia,” said Lehman. “It wasn't so much us rooting for you as rooting against (Hastings).” The Trojans were certain­ ly had a vested interest in Cook's match. Cook topped the Saxons' Rusty Burgdorf 5-3 in the 130-pound cham­ pionship. The other two Fighting Scot champions knocked off Trojans on their way to the finals. In the 275-pound weight class, Caledonia's Michael Schaibly pinned TK’s Mike Munjoy, the top seed, in the semifinals then defeated Hamilton's Todd Stoel 4-2 for the title. Justin Maxim earned his championship at 119 pounds by pinning TK’s Jon Wallace 4:54 into the championship match. “We were absolutely con­ two third place finishers and cerned about Caledonia,” Brett Tinker was fourth said Hastings head coach (130). Mike Goggins. “We were For Caledonia, Micah always checking to see if we Steiner earned the team’s could catch up to other runner-up finish. Middleville, but you're also falling 16-1 to Hastings’ looking in the rearview mir­ Matt Watson in the champi­ ror.” onship match. Tyler McCoy Wallace was one finalist was third at 140 pounds for who was a bit of a surprise the Scots, and Tyler Bowden for TK, as was Glen Brock (125), Brandon Grinage who placed second to Byron (160), Alec VanDyke (171), Center's Jessup Camacho in and Alex Ohlrich (215) the 189-pound weight class. placed fourth. Brock only wrestled a hand­ Bowden has now totaled ful of matches with the varsi­ 135 career wins, a new ty ‘A’ team this season. He Caledonia record since the was a solid back-up and inception of the 16 weight-in practice partner for twin rule. The previous mark was brother Derrick Brock at 215 131 held by Cory Kilmartin. pounds all season before cut­ McCoy's opening win of the ting weight to strengthen the tournament, a first-period Trojan line-up at 189. pin of Byron Center's Mark Derrick Brock also placed Riemersma, was the 100th second. He reached the finals win of his career. at 215, where he was pinned McCoy and Bowden will in the title tilt by Byron look to add to those mile­ Center's Brad Baker. stones either Thursday night TK's Mark Brown (135), at Rogers, when the Scots James Smith (135), Scott join the Trojans, the host Brown (145), and Travis Eagles, and the Byron Center Young (160) all also placed Bulldogs for their Division 2 second. Caledonia’s other district team tournament. runner-up was Micah Steiner Saturday, the Trojans and at 103 pounds. 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Ryan Sisson had the Trojans* other two threepointers, and finished with ten points. Isaac Thaler also added ten for TK. Matt DeJonge led Hamilton with 26 points, and Brad Birkholz added 11 for the Hawkeyes. The Trojans fell to 2-8 in the O-K Gold Conference with the loss and 3-12 overall. At the other end of the league standings, South Christian clinched the conference title outright with a 69-57 win over Hastings. The Trojans held a threepoint lead at the half, and still clung to a one-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter 32-31. The Red Arrows outscored the Trojans 18-10 I over the final eight minutes to | earn the victory. Sisson led TK with 11 | points, and was 4-of-4 from the foul line on the night. •lain added ten points for I TK, Thaler eight, and Gar Allison seven. Mike McElroy led Lowell with 15 points and Ryan | Converse chipped in 14. Converse hit four three’s in the game. I TK has Tuesday off, before playing three-straight home games Feb. 17, 21, and 24 against Forest Hills Central, | Lakewood, and Caledonia. Youth baseball/softball meeting set for Thursday Friends of the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC) sum­ mer youth baseball/softball year’s team who should have a major impact this season are JJ Johnson, Johnson. Grant Weesie, Cody Lydy, Trevor Dalton, Keith Olson, Thomas Tabor and Brandon Luft. The coaching staff is very excited about the talent of many of the first time wrestlers who have decided to give wrestling a try this year. Saturday, Feb. 4, the TK wrestlers traveled to Allegan to take part in a six-team tournament. The young Trojans had a good day and came away with the 3rd place trophy. The TK wrestlers had a very success­ ful day and had 16 wrestlers win medals by placing in the top five of their weight class­ es. Second place winners for TK were Tabor, Olson, Brad Baker and Nate Converse. fhird p|ace winners were k in Caledonia's 2005 Division 3 state championship football team will be honored Friday prior to the varsity boys’ bas­ ketball contest. The Caledonia football players will be presented with their state championship In If Town k * NEW The ECWC gymnastic team suffered a tough loss at Rockford last Wednesday, 139.6 to 132.8. ECWC's Meghan Edgerle placed second on the vault with a score of 9.1 and third in the all-around competition with a 34.4. Katie Page and teammate 6-Close ....$2.50 Lemon Drops............. $2.50 20 oz. Drafts... ....$2.00 Pitchers of Beer......... $4.50 rings and the championship banner will be unfurled immediately following the junior varsity boys’ basket­ ball game. The Fighting Scot basket­ ball teams take on Hamilton Friday night. * & Alyssa Burke tied for third place on the beam with a score of 8.6. The ECWC team traveled to Kenowa Hills on Monday. This Saturday, the girls will compete in the confer­ ence tournament, their final competition before regionals on March 4 at Rockford. WVt . ■ At UN iz&V frJta •Il Ml sass CALL ANYTIME FOR SUN & NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS Labatt's & Heineken $2.50 Bloody Marys I %$ total NIGHTLY SPECIALS 6:00 - CLOSE Free Pool........ t ECWC girls just short at Rockford '< eebbijablseecials. ft: I fi * Ml in the new addition of Aaron Tabor to the middle school wrestling staff. Tabor has been volunteer­ ing his time to help out with the development of these young wrestlers. Tabor brings to the mat a wealth of wrestling experience and knowledge. His understand­ ing of wrestling techniques will help in providing the young wrestlers with the skills that they will need in order to be successful at the high school level. state champs Fri. FAMILY TAVERN xu On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Trojans opened their league competition by hosting the Fighting Scots from Caledonia, and weren't very good hosts winning by the score of 93 to 7. Last Thursday, the young Trojans traveled to Bryon Center to wrestle the Bulldogs. The Middleville boys came away with a 7929 win over the spirited Bryon Center team. The wrestling coaches at TK are very excited about Scots will honor son, the number of games to be scheduled per week/season, potential overlap with the community soccer pro­ gram, clean-up day, conces­ sions, opening day festivi­ ties, picture day, the use of pitching machines, and other areas of concern. This is to be more than an informational meeting, and several key policy decisions win be made which is why input is critical. Johnson, Joey Pawloski, Cody Lyde, Dalton, and Luft. Fourth place winners were Mark Allen, Jordan Schnike, Chase Schultz, and 114 Main Street • Downtown Caledonia Matt Rass. Finishing fifth for 4 Phone: (616) 891-8328 the Trojans were Joey Fox, Happy Tamer and McCarter, r 'A Hour Wesley Stowe. The TKMS dual meet 4-6 SPECIALS EVERYDAY 4 k record currently stands at 4Daily 0. The wrestlers travel to UNDER $4.50 Gull Lake and were victories ▼ HOMEMADE SOUPS - WRAPS - BASKETS * over Gull Lake 108-0 and Hillside 77-25. Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads r program are invited to attend a meeting at the Thornapple Township Hall Thursday, Feb. 16 to prepare for the upcoming season. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., and is for parents and coaches of the third through eighth graders. Among the topics of dis­ cussion will be, switching from grade division to age divisions, start and finish dates for the upcoming sea- The TK middle school wrestling program is off to a very exciting start early into the season. There are currently about 38 young men out for the team. 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New Hampshire, Vermont, (No dogs please). $695 plus Rhode Island, New York, The Middleville American utilities, M-50/I-96 Alto area Connecticut, New Jersey, (616)891-1840 Quebec, New Brunswick and Youth Soccer Organization Nova Scotia. It is also a will hold an informational CALEDONIA - No Deposit! requirement in 13 countries meeting for anyone interested Act now. Big and sharp one on four continents. There is in helping the local AYSO & two bedroom apartments, the possibility that it may from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, L in the country (M-37 and soon become a requirement Feb. 28 at the Thomapple 84th). $495-$595. Very priin vate, enclosed garage with Firebarn Township to bowhunt in Michigan as I opener. Broadview Country well. The class begins at 9 Middleville. The local AYSO group Estates. Call John McCleve, a.m. and will conclude in the 891-2222, x233. Smith-Diamid-afternoon. A lunch will needs to have enough adult mond Realty, Caledonia Ofvolunteers to continue the fice. be provided. • March 11 and 12 — local youth soccer program. KENTWOOD - $400 moves you in. 3 bdrm/2bath town­ • i homes. Garage, private entry, washer/dryer hook-up $750/month. Open House ll:30am-l:30pm. Thursday 7186 Lodge Pole. Pine Circle •?866-409-9838 Townhomes. www.wmponline.com Local hunter education classes set next month I I I Ip * tfc' * *!■ s: .<3 * Uli 1*1 141 K - I ’d ■ • TIM ifeltloH tUH hwib Middle Villa Inn A ■ft Just North of Middleville on M-37 Sweets for your Sweetheart ri 'i. Ik® CUPID COUPON ”» Valentine's Day Il 1 1 I I FR Dessert with Dinner Entree LARGE STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT: 10'x24', great location on M-37 in Caledo­ nia. Priced right! Call Keith @ (616)891-5555. to• —,•. Good only 2/14/06_____________ ____ Take your sweetheart to the i < MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE PLAYERS * Fish House Restaurant & Market BROASTER FRIED CHICKEN MEAL OR BUCKET » 11TH ANNUAL < DINNER THEATI =ebruary io & :ebruary it & is ebruary 24 « 25 Now Available Beer & Wine Call for Reservations BONANZA 616-378-0378. DRYWALL, VACANT LAND - TK 2.343 gently SCHOOLS, ---------------- rolling acres on private CONCRETE drive. $30,900 (269)948-9106 FAIRVIEW CONSTRUCTION: poured Help Wanted walls & flat work. Quality workmanship. Licensed & DRIVER: additional CDL-A insured. Free competitive’ drivers needed. Looking for ___ _ __ dependable customer service bids. (616)893-5403 oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li ­ GUTTER LEAF GUARD: cense. Good working envi ­ We install several Styles of leaf protection for your gut­ ronment. (616)248-7729 ter & downspout system, SMALL MIDDLEVILLE one for every problem & budget. Before you sign a INSURANCE office interhigh priced contract with the viewing for licensed staff member. Computer, selling big city firms, get a price from us. We've served this anc^ problem solving skills BLEAM required. Will consider trainsince 1959. area since 1959. ing. Send hand written cover EAVESTROUGHING letter with resume P.O Box (269)945-0004 . 39 Middleville 49333 CLEANHOME/OFFICE ING: Hastings/Gun Lake/ Middleville area. Bonded. area, Bonded, Lots of references. Call Heather (269)908-3197. OUT CLEAN YOUR BASEMENT OR ATTIC! Turn extra and unwanted items into cash! Advertise garage sales, yard sales, and sales, porch HOUSE CLEANING: week- miscellaneous items with ads ]y/monthly/one time only, in i one of our publications. f am dependable, experi- Call (269) 945-9554 for rates. encedz detailed oriented w / Sandy Call references. (269)795-4137. id Fann SPIRIT FARMS RIDING CENTER at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin needs your used tack, English & West­ ern. All donations are tax deductible. (269)795-9163• ext. 227. Miscellaneous IT'S TIME FOR get quotes on -- ; form & needs. Call Print 9105. schools to upcoming newsletter Plus 945- PRINT PLUS- Your printing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945- < 9105. ---------YOUR CLEAN OUT BASEMENT OR ATTIC! Turn extra and unwanted items into cash! Advertise garage sales, yard sales, sales, and Dorch pore miscellaneous items with ads in publications. i —• in one of our Call (269) 945-9554 for rates. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news- I paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act | and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which I collectively make it illegal to advertise I “any preference, limitation or discrimi- I nation based on race, color, religion, sex, I handicap, familial status, national origin. I age or martial status, or an intention, to I make any such preference, limitation or I discrimination.” Familial status includes I children under the age of 18 living with I parents or legal custodians, pregnant I women and people securing custody of children under 18. I This newspaper will not knowingly I accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our I readers are hereby informed that all I dwellings advertised in this newspaper I are available on an equal opportunity I basis. To report discrimination call the I __ Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. I The HUD toll-free telephone number for I the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I Cl s 06572948 ! EQUAL HOUSMQ OPPORTUNITY Proudly Presents The GARDEN SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERIES ’ February 25, 2006 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes: LANDSCAPE DESIGN w/Andrew Schupp of Wildwood Landscape. Walk away with the tools to create a beautiful garden all on your own. * 4 EST PEST SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR YARD w/John Symczak, speaker, horticulturist. Solutions to most common garden pests including weeds, grubs & moles. Learn to establish & maintain healthy landscape with soil pH & proper watering techniques. _ ___ r ENJOYING PERENNIALS w/John Symczak. Look at over 100 varieties of perennials, common standbys to new, unusual varieties. Come away with new ideas for creative combinations in your landscape. FRESH FLORAL DESIGN w/Renee Olthouse of Wildwood Floral. Create a stunning arrangement in this hands on session and take it home with you. PAIRING WINE & HERBS w/Suzannah Barrie of BarrieBeau Herb Farm & Bob Bonga of Cascade Winery. Travel off the beaten path and try something new, pairing wine with cheese & herbs. Sample delicious cheese tortas filled with herbs and then compare them with a variety of wines that will enhance their flavor.___________ ___________ _ _____________________________ _____ Hundreds of dollars worth of garden products and valuable coupons will be given all day. Lunch will be provided. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to beautify your home inside and out! For a modest fee of $35 you may attend any number of classes you choose, from 1 to all 5. Participants need to pre-register by phone w/credit card or by mail w/check or credit card. For more information or to register, call 868-8400 Come; join us for a day of learning & fun! WILDWOOD LANDSCAPE & FLORAL Stop in or call... <0 COORDINANURSERY TOR FOR MIDDLEVILLE METHODIST UNITED CHURCH: Adult over 21 to serve starting March 5 2006. Must have first aide/CPR backcriminal training, ground check and child abuse prevention training done by the MUMC. Responsible for nursery supervision from 9:30-12:30 on Sunday mornings. coordinate volunteers as needed. Please send letter of interest by Feb. 15 to Jody Pratt, MUMC 111 Church St. Middleville, MI 49333. WILDWOOD LANDSCAPE & FLORAL Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 11-9pm. 891-5557 Help Wanted — 9740 Cherry Valley Take M-37 to Caledonia 891-1287 or 795-3640 Real Estate FOR SALE IN BARNUM MEADOWS: 6 lots on private drive, 1.3 acres to 3.2 acres. Priced from $30,000’ $52,000. --- Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Private drive will be spring, in blacktopped THORN-BARRY APART- (616)765-3133 or (616)299MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, 4977. Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $575. fqr SALE: 3 bedroom farm Please call (269)795-3889 to house jn the town of Alto. schedule an appointment, ____________ . New furnace, shingles, windows & water heater. InGarage Sale eludes appliances. Priced at 2 FREE GARAGE SALE $89,900.(616)765-3133 signs with your ad that runs SALE:: j3 iuis lots ranging Cuet FOR run sale in any of ourr papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 from 2.5 to 3.5 acres on priN. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At vate drive. Priced between Hastings $35,000-$42,000. the front counter, area. Comer of Irving & Household Heath Rd. J616)765-3133 or ______________ BUNK- (616)299-4977 MATTRESSES, BEDS, FUTONS IN CALEDONIA: Twins $79 each FOR SALE: 5 acres in the country on the comer of piece; Queen pillowtop set Hammond & Jarman Rd, has $388; Bunkbeds, wood or been perked & driveway metal; Crossroads Bedding (616)765$45,000. r & Furniture 9240 Cherry 3133. Valley Ave. (616)891-0700. PAYNE LAKE AREA: New Business Services home, 741 Edge Creek. 2 ____ BLEAM daylight ranch ranch bedroom daylight EAVESTROUGHING w/deck, front front Palladian Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. window, framed basement, 2 Free Estimates. Since 1959, stall garage, energy efficient 269-945-0004 utilities, with trees & creek Great 'value at $132,90(1 www.bleameaves.com Make offer. (269)792-2806. Middleville AY SO info meeting set ■ <- For Rent MIDDLEVILLE: 3 bedroom house with garage in Village, $725/mo plus utilities & deposit. Call (616)6907706. £ no 06625855 6869 Whitneyville Road, Alto, Ml 49302 * �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 14, 2006 Caledonia eagers win pair I Caledonia needs big second of non-conference clashes §ame t0 tie South bowlers I Two weeks before a tough three by Nick Van Werden wouldn't fall at South Christian. The Caledonia sophomore guard got another chance last : Friday night, and knocked it down in overtime to help his Scots to a 44-41 win at home against Lowell. It was Van Werden’s sec­ ond three of the contest, he finished eight points, just two shy of his team's lead in a defensive struggle which saw the Scots take a 21-15 half-time lead. Max Larson led Caledonia with ten points. Isaac Mulvihill had eight, and Tyler Corson seven points and eight rebounds for the Scots. Lowell shut down the Scots to start the second half, outscoring them 13-5 in the third quarter to pull in front. Late in the fourth quarter Thomas Spitzley hit the bucket that tied the game at 36 and sent it into overtime. Josh Hcttinga led Lowell with 16 points, and Ryan Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Lane added nine. The victory improved the Scots' record to 9-6 on the season overall. While firstplace has been secured by South Christian, the Scots are still in a battle for second in the O-K Gold Conference with Byron Center. Both teams are currently 6-3 in the league. Larson had 12 points and Corson 11 to lead Caledonia to a 51 -37 win at Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday night. Caledonia came out of the locker room and put the clamps on the Hawks, twice. FHE scored just five points in the opening eight minutes, and then Caledonia went on a 13-5 run to start the second half. Van Werden added eight points for Caledonia, and Devin Jennings and Mulvihill scored six each. Kyle McFarland led FHE with nine points. The Scots visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central tonight, then play host to Hamilton in O-K Gold action Friday night. Second ranked team in Class B tops Scots The Caledonia varsity vol­ leyball team fell for the third time in three tries in the O-K Gold Conference Thursday night. The league leading. No. 2 team in the state in Class B, Hamilton scored a scored a three games to one victory over the Fighting Scots in Hamilton. Hamilton won by the scores of 25-20, 21-25, 2514, 25-20. Alli Cole had 12 kills for the Hawkeyes, while Brittany Goodman passed out 36 assists and knocked three aces. Taryn Parker had a big night at the net and from the back of the court for Caledonia. Parker led her team with ten kills and had eight aces. Leslie Parker also had ten kills for Caledonia. Ashley Nevelle had 14 assists for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia was at Mattawan on Monday after­ noon, and will be at home this Thursday to take on Thornapple Kellogg. Next Monday, the Scots will host Sparta. Thomapple Kellogg will come to Caledonia with a 2-2 conference mark. For the third time this sea­ son the Caledonia varsity boys’ bowling team felt nei­ ther the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. Monday night at the Mid­ villa in Middleville, the Caledonia boys tied South Christian 15-15 in Rainbow South action. Caledonia took a 6-4 lead coming out the Baker games, then needed a pair of huge games from Ken Aldrich to hold on for the tie. Aldrich rolled a 222 in the first regu­ lar game, as did teammate Ryan Howe, but . South Christian came out with a 972-943 edge. In the second regular game, Aldrich fired a 241, and the Scots needed all those pins to top the Sailors 899 to 897. Matt Marks had a pair of big games for the Sailors, throwing a 222 and a 223. The Scots didn't let things get that close against Byron Center on Wednesday. Caledonia's boys topped the Bulldogs 24-6. I-------- ------Aldrich threw a 230 and a | 246 for Caledonia. Aaron ------ ------- . Tuuk added a 194 and a 233 for Caledonia, while Nick Schwab and Chris Jamieson added solid games of 196 and | 198 respectively. Realty, Inc OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 • ® > i ' iniiir III r LOWELL SCHOOLS-MODEL OPEN Brand new 3 bdrm, 2 full bath home w/1352 fin­ ished sq. ft. & daylight basement. 2 stall attached garage, kitchen appliances included. Located in Alto Meadows-convenient location in a peaceful I I 2 1 * * w* < I Sj ■- ML BI Bi I 3 XT 11648 E Bear Meadow - Alto MODEL OPEN - ALTO MEADOWS Brand new home in convenient location! Quick ac­ cess to 196! 3 bdrms, 21 /2 baths, Main floor laun­ dry, living room, kitchen w/eating area w/slider. Master w/pvt bath. Visit the model Tues/Thurs 3-6 -j & Sun 2-4 or by appt. $159,900. J DIR: I 96 to Alden Nash (M-50, Lowell exit). S. 2 miles to 64th St., W. 1/2 mile AGENT: Beth Paarlberg 974-6032 (PC#62188) _________________ I d —— - 1 ■I R f i•*’1 J 11608 E Bearmeadows - Alto greenridge .com OPEN SUN 1-4 ■ 3 HU Last week's Sun and News article incorrectly stated that each match is worth two points. Each match is worth one point in the standings. A win puts a point in the win column for a team, a loss puts a point in the loss column. In the event of a tie, one half of a point is placed into each column. The Caledonia boys are now 10.5-2.5 on the season, and will be shooting to defend their conference title this Saturday when Spectrum Lanes plays host to the conference championship match. 25,500+ properties at www OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 Wednesday. Laura Danielson rolled a 148 for the Scots against South and a 161 against the Bulldogs. 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Oz-z <• * ’ x* * • a / •* • A ♦ r t — •4 \-.i- /> - > < «* / ' ' z • .‘ / 4 ■ ** •» J : • 4 r< ... zA ■■ F > 49 F * s 44. ' - s ' y •* ■ .: z * -• - ,-<< •• - *:' 4 , * '■« t' 7• < n / . 1 I .7 ' « •x’< |i A M i i �k ■p ' Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas B .oW 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 8/February 21, 2006 Caledonia Village tries to match Caledonia Superintendent’s iq I pflT jnuoD uolqxo wjpiq J3U1OZ InO rfmom siisifl I' ixu naetffi .ndfiH n*Cl nujpai io bn/; IliV fiilliW soqoiq orfi io LI J od 1 omo2 zsilub 1 OgJSl U T9VO projects with funding sources by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week spent time exploring ways to match up funding and projects sources. Only four of the seven members were present; Jim Bierlein, Victoria Peabody and Terry Mulvihill were absent. The presence of Scott Williamson, Karen Hahn, Mike Maviglia and Dan Erskine , met the requirement for a quorum and enabled the council to take action on its agenda. Village President Scott Williamson introduced a proposal to adjust the salary of the village treasurer. The salary had been reduced in the current budget because some of the treasurer’s duties such as collecting vil­ lage taxes had been turned over to the township treasur- er. with However, with the appointment of Harrison as village treasurer, he said, "I want to reinvent the job. and Adding investment other duties to the job means I’m asking the council to revert to the $2,500 level of • fl previous years. Erskine moved increasing the treasurer's salary to $2,500 annually; Maviglia supported, and the motion carried unanimously. A resolution was adopted to approve the purchase agreement with Caledonia Township for 230 Maple St., and Williamson and Sandra Ayers, village manager and clerk, were authorized to complete the transaction. The resolution specifies a closing date of March 30. Several inspections and Phase I and II environmental surveys remain to be done preliminary hearing delayed on the property. The pur­ chase will most likely be financed by a mortgage on the property. Paul Galdes, village engi­ neering consultant with and Vandenbrink, Fleis explained that the time to lay utility lines for enhancement projects along two blocks of: Main Street was when the sewer line was being laid. He stressed, "You don't have to do street lighting right away, but if the utility line is in, then the street doesn’t have to be taken up again. The street is the expensive part." The village had applied for an enhancement grant in 1999 and had been turned down. Galdes said conversa­ tions with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) left See funding projects, pg. 9 by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Schools Caledonia Superintendent Wes VanDenburg appeared in front of Judge John Fields just long enough to postpone the preliminary hearing until March 13 in the 63rd District Court. VanDenburg, who is on unpaid administrative leave, is facing one charge of and embezzlement one charge of accepting money under false pretenses brought forth by the Kent County Attorney’s Prosecuting convicted, If office. VanDenburg could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the value of the property taken for each charge. Though the exact amounts of the alleged charges are still unknown, the prosecut­ ing attorney’s office is • riT Thornapple fire millage Blq placed on May 2 ballot til A lagiomo jfimoflT VI odl ni r orrr 1 ebisoB oj toiov lied 5(1 J si Him bonqxo cel 100S norlT esoivw! bsbnul 91 oonie ssy bns Digging 32U£OOd q qso>l :3snoqx3 A 1.5-mill ballot issue for emergency services will face Thornapple Township voters in the May 2 election. The Thomapple Township Boards last Monday (Feb. 13) voted to place the question on the ballot. A previous one mill levy for fire service expired with the December 2005 tax collection. Thomapple Township Fire services have been partially funded by voted millage since 1956. Over the past sev­ eral years the township has struggled with the budget because revenues have not keep pace with increased IzbH id! food i izsupoi 211U231 noilibbe •jdT rood asrl qo inom m aasHo solfwY |irl?.nwo) noiloat riznwoT 93IfIT agnriqZ lidznwol f doiriw boasrio iguoirij) fJJ (9g£ qcmodT sboM iupo oift J ni oldfe Sit * ' is ■ expected to charge VanDenburg with financial abuse between $1400 and $1500 over a 14-month peri­ od. The charges stem from accused financial abuse of the school district's credit card usage brought to the prosecuting attorney's office by Caledonia School Board President Dennis Atkinson and Board Trustee Kristy Sherlund. VanDenburg's new attor­ ney, Kristopher Yates, requested the preliminary hearing delay for adequate time to review the case. previous VanDenburg's attorney, Lawrence Emery is still assisting VanDenburg, as well as legal consultation from David Dodge, who has to time donated legal VanDenburg’s case. Upon leaving the court­ house VanDenburg said, “There has never been crimi­ nal intent from me at all. I used to teach government, and I know the legal system works.” Though still employed by the Caledonia School District, during last month's due process hearing with the school board VanDenburg agreed to resign prior to trial proceedings. VanDenburg is expected in the Ionia County Courthouse today (Tuesday, Feb. 21) for arraignment on two charges of obtaining cash under false pretenses. The felony and misdemeanor charges are expected to equal financial abuse of approxi­ mately $ 1400 over two of the three years VanDenburg was employed at the Belding School District. Belding Originally, School District's auditor did­ n't show any irregularities with the financial books. I See hearing delayed, pg. 3 Robert Lippert appointed I f- expenses. Past millage support has been for 1 mill and the new request is for 1.5 mills, which results in a request for an additional half mill. The extra voted millage has been used to fund depart­ ment operations and to pur­ chase new equipment. Both Yankee Springs and Irving townships purchase fire pro­ tection through Thornapple Township by contract. Three years ago Yankee Springs and Thornapple townships agreed to a plan in which Yankee Springs pur­ chased its own equipment (through a three-year mill­ age) and contracts with Thomapple for operations. Modernization of TTES fire equipment has been pos­ sible in the past through funds generated by the previous millages and other sources. s.4 _ Thomapple Township has not had to finance the purchase of any fire equipment since 1956, saving thousands of dollars in finance charges. “In the forthcoming fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2006, we have an estimated fire budget of $416,000,” says Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen. “At the present time there are five full-time paramedic firefight­ ers on the duty roster that covers ambulance and fire runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Over $100,000 is budgeted for duly and run pay for the 40 on call fire­ the funds may be used for any emergency services activity, including the operation of the ambulance service. -^4 r- - Jr 2m *7 I r L'/. T & A 4 L 4 -ft A ~ JJ • ‘1 I ’•> - /• 4® l> 4 J? -J* 1 • ■ « i I < *•' - it <1 JT fighters.” The township anticipates revenues of $355,000 for the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the which fire department, includes a projected deficit of $61,000. The additional half mill, if approved, would allow the service to operate without a deficit and place a portion in an equipment reserve fund for future needs. This millage request differs from past requests in that new twp. zoning officer ■K. • B’h * 4- >4. 4 T ' / ; jirb I X J1- fix?.! ^■4 J ‘Jack and the Beanstalk' is March 4 “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a 45-minute play, will be presented by the Caledonia Community Players at 7 _____ A ■ Votl 1F tinvthei^yin rilree al circumstances, Jack ends up meeting a giant (played by Dan Willoughby) who helps Jack discover “there’s no precincts forC the first time. P^ce to go but up.” Tickets for the play are $4 Reserve All Village residents who live seat tickets are available at the Caledonia Resource Center and general admission tickets will be available at the door. For reserved seat tickets or more information, call 891-8117, or visit the Caledonia Community Players website at www.caledonigplayers.org (Photo provided in in Middleville Middleville will will be be voting voting in new precinct 3 at the Village Hall. See fire millage, pg. 2 ship supervisor Al McCrumb ing. Lippert had planned to Feb. 18, reviewing some of begin work Thursday, Feb. the zoning requests and 16, at the meeting of the issues facing the township. Yankee Springs Planning Lippert is married to to Yankee Springs Township Due Commission. inclement weather, that meet- Clerk Jan Lippert,y w^o - recused herself from the hiring was canceled. Lippert worked with town- ing process. , / aka Parfnrmina p m Saturday, March 4, thn the nunr'on Duncan ILake Performing I I Centers. During the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Jack • (p|ayecj by Erik Jacobson) trades the family cow (played by C|are Regan) for a handful of beans. Through unusu_ Robert Lippert I t #1 ■ re 1 |MI by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Robert Lippert was appointed new zoning admin­ istrator and zoning enforce­ ment officer at a special meeting last week of the Yankee Springs Township board . Lippert had been chairman of the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals before applying for this position with the town­ ship. He resigned from the ZBA at a special meeting Feb. 13. Patrick Jansens then was appointed as the chair of the ZBA at the special meet­ In This Issue I Caledonia sweeps TK in three games • Scots hold off Hamilton with big 4th quarter at the foul line • Trojans dominate Division 2 district tournaments • Will the Middleville AYSO close down? J by Dan Willoughby) 1 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2006 CEF still accepting grant •* Fl applications until April 1 by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Education Foundation is accepting grant applications until April 1. The foundation, which was established in 1998, maintains an endowment fund to provide financial support in the form of grants for exceptional educational programs that would not oth­ erwise be funded by the Caledonia Community Schools. According to CEF Administrator Jill Harrison, the grants must include active, hands-on student involvement, enhance benchmarks skills as identi­ fied by Caledonia Community Schools, work with the school as a commu­ nity or business partner and provide benefit to the local community. The CEF last fall approved four grant awards, totaling $3,726. The first recipient to receive a grant was Kollen Post, a seventh grade student at Kraft Meadows Middle School. Post received $1,026 for his PRESERVE (Processing Raw Endless Sources of Environmentally Recuperative and Valued Energy) project, allowing him to assemble a wind tur­ bine to provide power for the tech education program at Kraft Meadows. Kraft Meadows/Duncan Lake Middle Schools teacher Cary Mannaberg helped Post with writing the grant proposal. The second award was from the Barbara Gall Fund of the foundation to the ‘Pre­ School Read Aloud' pro­ gram, which is designed for eighth-graders to select and prepare for reading to preschoolers at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. The $1,000 grant will help Duncan Lake Middle School eighth­ graders to use the "best prac­ tices" of literacy — activate prior knowledge, question, predict, connect, visualize and summarize, while invest­ ing in the children of the Early Childhood Center. The third grant was given to the teacher Elizabeth gONTEMPO Ml.ON & Meet the Staff Improving my clients confidence and self-image has been my passion for the past 23 years. My clients satisfaction is my goal. Stop in for a FREE consultation, I would love to help Hentschel, who works with the Caledonia Library to pro­ vide art workshops (modeled .1? in part after the Grandville Arts Institute) and to benefit elementary students in the community. The $500 grant will be used for monthly workshop to involve up to 15 students registered by the library to engage in an art project highlighted with a book from children's litera­ ture. The fourth recipient is the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) organiza­ tion. Caledonia High School group received a $1,000 grant to retain a guest speak­ er who talked to high school and middle school students last week about destructive decisions and their conse­ quences. Through high school staff member Chris Koryto, SADD will be responsible for scheduling meetings, creating agendas, recording minutes and arranging all activities involving the three groups. For more information regarding CEF and/or the grant applications, call Jill Harrison, CEF Administrator at 891-8185, extension 7319, or e-mail caledfoundation@att.net -------------------inc Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Broker & Owner.................... 838-3305 Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Assoc. Broker...................... 838-3349 Bonnie Baumgardner, ABR 795-3305 Deb Erway............................. 623-8357 Mary Reurink ....................... 795-2336 Kay 838-3305 Drop off your inkjet, laser, fax. It copter cartridges & cell phones to our office. Teaming up with Cartridges For Kids® will help keep these items out of the landfills and generate funds for T-K Schools MLS. www.BrightSkyRealtors.com - VACANT LAND 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! 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Call Kay Stolsonburg @ 269-795-3305 or 838-3305 $56,000 Deb 623-8357 6. ACREAGE! Lovely towering trees on quiet cul-de-sac * Close to Gun Lake and Golf Course * Perked and surveyed * Middleville Schools. Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 269-623-8357.............. 1.09 acres $29,900 or 1.95 acres $37,900 A. - COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES - . / THINK SPRING! Hastings Ice Cream Business * All equipment included * Hastings Area * Across from popular Tyden Park • 11—.- —A.I — • _• a • •• at a • —m . .... .. ......... -i A 1 I wl I K? _______ ______________________________________________ 2—_______ I Hungry residents are invited to help finish the new Freeport Fire Barn on February 25. ✓ —■ — IK I -» •'•X II w > * _______ ^)NTEMPO 5^LON REALTORS’* I Fire millage, continued from page 1----------- Township residents living west of M-37 vote at Precinct I at the TTES station on High Street. Voters should park only in designated areas in the upper parking lot. The lower you....... -Pflin . lot is for emergency person­ Ian at Contempo - State of the Art Tanning nel. Precinct 2 at the township Lotion Specials hall is vote voters living east NEW OP! Mexico Collection - Beautiful Colors of M-37. ■’1 ’ <77 <77 | Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Boysen invites residents ce/i/e/ryiwajp ta&i/ I. with questions on the millage to call him at the township Contempt) Kids ( tilling Studio Now available for your Children offices at 795-7202. BRIGHT SKYI fKEPORT FIRE WWHE BREAKFEST S ATURDAY FEB.25 bllAM I _ .. Seller financing available ’ Also close to bike path and hver * Future potential unlimited with canoe, bikes, soccer teams, etc. * Great time to open! Call Deb @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ......................................................................... $39,900 Mary 795-2337 3 1 7 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE Ml • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 3:30 .MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 The present and new Freeport Fire Barn are focus of pancake breakfast efforts. « toil i Freeport Fire Dept breakfast planned The Freeport Fire Department has planned a pancake breakfast for 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Freeport Community Center. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee will be served. A free-will donation is requested, with proceeds going toward completion of the addition to the fire sta­ tion. “The community has been supporting this project since the very beginning,” said Fire Chief Jim Yarger. “When we began this $45,000 project, we won­ dered how we could get it done, but we are only about $15,000 from completion, thanks to the generous sup­ port of the community.” Smoke detector applica­ tions also will be available that day. “This has been a very suc­ cessful program that makes our community safer,” says Yarger. . Once an application is complete and returned, the fire mt department utpaniiiciii will win set sei up a time with the homeowner to come in and inspect the cur­ rent smoke detectors that are in the home. They will replace any old detectors and install any additional that are needed. “So far we have inspected 22 smoke detectors and installed an additional 72 in the 23 homes we have been in," Yarger says. The Freeport Volunteer Fire Department currently W IV’ (!ta “i i * Mt. ■-:-r kuikfi nil has 28 firefighters and med­ ical first responders who cover territory in four town­ ships, Bowne in Kent County, Campbell in Ionia County, and Carlton and Irving in Barry County. WK "•W taW rm. I’m: Why cut CORNERS on car insurance? Turn to me for competitive rates and the right coverage and see why more people choose State Farm. Call today. Lon Lefanty, Agent, LUTC 403 W Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Bus: 269-795-7925 Ion.lefanty bOnr@statefarm.com 1 -800-795-7924 J Office Hours: M-F 9-5 Hill lUN LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE* • •VIVIAN (I Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL f*. c P040027 12/04 ■ 1^30 ■IfeEi J"’ 1 • �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2006/ Page 3 Order tickets for Oklahoma! by March 3 , I The Chorus gathers round director Ray Rickert as they work on the nuances of the song, “Oklahoma!” Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Middleville Rotary sponsored Interact group are -continuing their work in the community. Anyone who would like to donate new or used video games, compact disks, kid friendly videos or play back equipment can drop donated items off at the high school office. Interact then sends items to DeVos children’s hospital to assist patients who have to be in the hospital for a long time. Copies of the advanced ening Jud Fry (Jacob by Patricia Johns ticket order form are avail­ Lenartz)? How will the com­ Staff Writer able on the Thornapple munity of “cowmen and Pre-order ticket forms are Kellogg web site, ranchers" react? available for the March 9, 10 www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Click on Performances of and 11 performances of the high school and there is a “Oklahoma!" are scheduled “Oklahoma!" at Thornapple link to the form. at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday Kellogg High School The and Saturday, March 9, 10 deadline to turn in ticket and 11, at 7p.m. Ticket forms and money is Friday, prices are $5 per person. March 3. from Bowling Green State gram, a percussionist. The Thornapple Kellogg The cast of more than 50 University and Ohio State “Dane was one of those Concert and Symphonic students has been working University. Four of kids you couldn't help but ands will present their on learning the music, lines DEFEND YOUR COLOR. Swearingen's pieces will be like,” commented TK band annual festival concert at 4 and dances for this show performed on Sunday's con­ director Ray Rickert. “He p.m. Sunday, Feb.. 26, in the - -------with some of the most famil­ cert. was notorious for his quick Bl~Ptesenttou™n~~~l Thornapple Kellogg High by Richard iar music k A M I Both TK bands will partic ­ wit, even at the most serious School auditorium. Rodgers. ipate in the MSBOA District moments. But Dane could be Each band will present the AX The students in the cast, •A 10 Festival on Wednesday, counted on to carry his -i 4I three pieces they will per­ under the direction of Ray m March 1, at Allendale High weight, and then some. He form at the District 10 and Tricia Rickert, are learn­ * School. The Concert Band's loved band." Michigan School Band and IV ing the nuances of a bygone Jr 1 performance is scheduled for i v ’ ' continued. Rickert Orchestra Association America. They also are r 22 ft jO' Expires 2/28/06 9:55 a.m. with the “There'd be times when ~r— (MSBOA) festival, in addi­ undergoing the rigors of cos­ Symphonic Band to follow at * Ti we'd be involved in pretty tion to other selections. tume fitting. •i* \ 2:15 p.m. intense rehearsals, such as •IL A highlight of the after­ While much of music is Parents and community the days leading up to band noon promises to be a piece light and lovely, there are invited to members are festival. Dane would say titled “Lest We Forget." The dark moments in this musi­ something funny and lighten attend both the concert on piece will be performed in cal. This might not be an Feb. 26 and the festival per ­ up the whole place. You honor of former TK band appropriate night out for all formances on March 1. couldn't help but laugh. member Dane Carver, who children. Unruly or loud chil­ “When you have these gave his life in Operation dren will be asked to leave Iraqi Freedom Dec. 26, 2005. the auditorium. “I” you get to know them pretty Dane was a four-year mem­ Who will win the heart of well,” ’the band director ber of the Trojan band proLaurey Williams (Michelle 9954 CHERRY VALLEY, added. Nesbitt?) Will it be the fresh CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 you/? “Lest We Forget” was faced Curly McClain (Jordan FULL SERVICE Elite Colour & (616) 891-1272 composed by Professor SALON Chavis) or the darkly threatSuperb Style www.hastings4.com James Swearingen of Capitol However, after a Caledonia Downtown Hastings on State St. University in Columbus, citizen requested financial (269) ALL DIGITAL SOUND 945-SHOW through the Ohio in memory of his documents 0NO PASSES Free drink refills & 2Sc corn relills ’s SMM/MS&r/M; r/M£S 227 ■ 22.j father, Bruce, a World War II Freedom of Information Act, Belding school officials O© EIGHT BELOW (PG) veteran. The piece also is 12:35.2:45. 5:00, 7:20. 9:35 dedicated to all those who agreed to investigate their O FIREWALL (PG-13) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 financial records deeper. have served in our country's TK bands to honor slain soldier Feb. 26 J 25 % otf j Any New __ I Color Service a I studio Hearing delayed, I'WJl continued from ■fiifrfo •II' js li® B Salon Inc. page 1------------ HASTINGS 4 r«. a Oh& ------ ■ 3 O(s)THE PINK PANTHER (PG) © 12:15. 2:20, 4:25,6:50, 9: •It O FINAL DESTINATION 3 (R) 12:25.2:25.4:20, 7:10. 9:10 COUPON IF IV ■=-REE^ *1*’ll 20oz DRINK with $2 50 purchase jgjj I■ | of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn 1 (i»tvfilOlkr ,nr4 F«p MARCH 31 KOO XT I I dEST d£aL in eNewsletter at I l____www.hastings4_com------------ 1 armed forces. Swearingen has composed numerous pieces for band and are probably performed more often than those of any other current band composer. Swearingen holds degrees connecting an ancientfatth to the modem world Call 269-945-9554 anytime for classifiedI ads LEWIS LENTEN SERMON SERIES Jon me)’through NARNIA I I Freeport Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST February 25, 2006 7:00 am to 11:00 am d ^JJJ JJt U Jjl'i 7 ■-; — r z ■- } Help us finish our ) fire station with JL your donation for )*\ breakfast S I 06626023 March 5 Created in God’s Image March 12 A War Not of Cur'Choosing Match 19 Where We Go Wrong March 26 Our Choice and Our Destiny April! A Deep Magic April 9 A Deeper Magic April 16 The King Who Lives Beyond Death Every week in Lent10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight!) 10:30 am Service I 4, Sr J Cherry Valley I - I I Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church meets at Duncan Lake Middle School i 9757 Duncan Lake Ave Comer of Kraft & Johnson Caledonia. Ml 49316 o *5 c. JC c* — 06626241 ww. cherryvalleypc, org (616)891-7910 c * <us < I I I » �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21,2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship........................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .............................................. 10:35 a.m. Sunday .School............................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ................................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor II A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim Douglas G. 7•I* son, Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister . Sunday School....................................................... 9:45 a.m. 616-698-8104 Sunday Morning Worship Service................ 11.00 a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service............................................... 6:00p.m. . Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................... 6:45p.m. Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison BRICHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891 -0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship....................................... .' . 930 a.m. Sunday School...............................11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class . ..................... ? 11:00 a.m. 122 o West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Jit Wayland. MI 49348 “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Service Times: Jit Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:..... ......................... 9:45 a.m. . .......................11:00 a.m. ......................... 6:00 p.m. ............6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Wednesday Service; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewrnatt % % Sunday Servic -| Make ISunday the 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke < C^iiNew Life H R I STI A N CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm t' Jr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... ik^ I fcfcsi?.* ( J 4:00 pm 9:30 am '1 OtlC CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street /?uv. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, February 27th: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9-2________ Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org < - - -CherryVklley RRESBY TERI /\ N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world for 'Kids' of all a?es 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Z Z K/ub (onnerfion Current!v meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave., Caledonia 'Z is welcome. NimyaiMIe throutfml fveryone Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org J ®lje ©li) ® me dFUletljobtsit Cljutcl) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Ako CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages....................................10:45a.m. Sunday School .. . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............................................................ 6:00p.m. www.lakesidecommunity.org A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship...................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School •3 for All Ages.................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Loving God, Loving People * Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor 4 Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace” Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68fh) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville A Live in Harmony With God www.peacechurch.ee Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Sunday Worship Experience Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am 9:30a, 11:OOa "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" www.CornerChurch.org I Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Paul M. Hillman lite! C urrently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m telain I ■ i i C M . . . .Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry • 9:00 a.m ............................... Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFARER. COMMUNITY I i \r I I CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church ' committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! 4 Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: 708 W. Main Street fsta Fa Mis Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Redeemer Covenant Church MIDDLEVILLE Cornerstone Church "The Family of God for All People 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 CHRISTIAN REFORMED "IN THE ZONE" Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School.................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Sermons available online. PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Living Hope Assembly of God THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church 4 X! 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: Church Office: (616) 891 r 1512 M-37 at 100th St. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 4/ @ St. Paul Lutheran Church JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1* Phone 795-9030 A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor jSlI1 $ Rev. Er Lavery, Pastor Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) »l*1 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL y 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Word of Life Clubs.......................................................... 6:45p.m. I $ Middleville Wesleyan Church Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I • 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www, re emercovenant.or wmtv.wqyfqrercc.org •whitneyville Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 & The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School . . . .........................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ...............................10:30 a.m. •I p.m. Sunday Evening Worship ................................ 6:00 Family Supper .................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys. Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 ■N ill.- �4 —— ill* The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21,2006/ Page 5 Lent season to begin Gun Lake group attends GFWC Legislation Day Wednesday, March 1 Fib by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 1, churches across the area will begin the observance of Lent with Ash Wednesday servic­ es. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past, the Banner, Reminder and community papers will include on a space available basis a listing of events during this season. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending listing that a includes the type of event, time, date and location to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Please include “Attention Patricia" on the I VII ■A ■X ft r I I •X, b The Thornapple Kellogg Community Eduction office invites senior citizens living in the school district to attend the dress rehearsal perform­ ance of "Oklahoma!” Wednesday, March 8, in the high school auditorium. The musical is directed by Ray and Tricia Rickert. Senior citizens are invited to refreshments in the high school cafeteria at 6:45 p.m. and the performance at 7:30. There is no cost for this night of theater, but reservations are required to plan for refreshments. Please call 795-3397 to reserve by Friday, March 3. TK Community Education also has classes to help resi­ dents beat the winter blahs. e ■Cl a I ■im so nd__ In Sil 'In ing. This column will be print­ ed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Any church that would like information about the •It cost of advertising for any of their events may call J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. Senior citizens invited to ‘Oklahoma’ rehearsal MJ Il cover sheet. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Include “Attention Patricia” on the envelope. The deadline each week is Tuesday by noon for the Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community papers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the list­ •is/HSPi: wr “S Some of the offerings are: • Get fit in the Cardio Mix class, which starts Monday, March 13. • Residents can take a course called “Stocks: What You Need to Know... Now." Or one called “Making Sense of Retirement," or an invest­ ment strategies class. There is one called “Outlook & Opportunities" as well. • Adults can attend the Social Dance class and learn all the popular social dances. • A massage class is an opportunity to learn basic massage techniques. • Dog owners can take a puppy and beginner dog obe­ dience classes. Call 795-3397 for more information on class listings. Caledonia Community Schools We currently have openings for: Full Time Childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Center Hours are 6:30am-6:00pm ■; 01 Zoophonics and Handwriting Without Tears Programs used. Please call 891-6220 or stop by for more information 55 Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center $ 2 i •T? It* if - ■■■ 3 s w 0 - Nine members of the Federation General of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area attended the 2006 GFWC Michigan Legislation Day earlier this month at the Sheraton Hotel in Lansing. The annual event brings legislators, lobbyists, educa­ tors and others together to take up issues of concern to women. State officers in attendance included Linda Clark, president; Rene president-elect; Horist, Sherry Wellman, second vice president; and Carol vonRogov, junior director. Attending from GFWC Gun Lake Area were Judy Smith, president; Linda Molitor, president; Marjory vice Richards; Fran Leonard; Gloria Perino; Ruth Cunningham; Jose Vogel; and new members Pat Kreple and Julie Borst. Judy Karandjeff, execu­ tive director of the Michigan Commission Women's meeting. the opened Karandjeff, appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, formerly was executive director for Planned Parenthood affil­ iates of Michigan and a lob­ byist. She served on the of House Michigan Representative Policy Staff, was an aide to former State Representative Mary Brown, She has a master's degree in public administration from Michigan Western University. Kim Rhead, a partner with Karoub Associates, Michigan’s oldest & largest multi-client lobbying firms, also spoke. He served two terms in the House of Representatives (for Sanilac and Lapeer counties). He was a commercial loan offi­ for the National Bank of cer Detroit and is a graduate of Michigan Central University. was Another speaker the Kinley of Tricia of Chamber Michigan Commerce, who joined the chamber in 2001 as director of policy & economic devel­ opment. She is responsible for handling a wide range of key legislative issues and staffs the chamber's Tax Policy Committee. She has served as a government affairs coordinator for the American Society of Employers. She received her bachelor's degree from Ohio A - I * - w - 7 a ft e Jr is _ f - * £ T ■ Attending Legislation Day were (back, from left)) Vice President Linda Molitor, Jose Vogel, Marjory Richards, President Judy Smith, Ruth Perino, Julie Borst, (front) Fran Leonard, Pat Kpeple and Gloria Cunningham. Bad Axe; Darwin Booher, 109th District, Evart; and Bill Caul, 99th District, Mt. Pleasant. Jean Doss of J. Doss Consulting spoke about women's equity. Doss has 17 years of governmental rela­ tions experience through her work with professional asso­ ciations, non-profit service organizations, social justice, initiatives, state consumer advocacy and occupational health programs. She served as a senior associate lobbyist for Capitol Services. A 2005 Apple Blossom Award recip­ ient, she received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. David Chapin, super­ intendent of schools in East Lansing, talked about good things happening in schools •It today. Dr. Chapin comes from a family of educators, is married to a teacher, his son is a teacher and his daughter is a music student at MSU. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Alma College and master’s and degrees from doctorate Michigan State University. He began a 30-year teaching career in the Midland Public Schools that included super­ intendent & assistant super­ intendent of the Bullock Creek Schools and was an I >011*0’ (pKy/w Last chance to see local play Feb. 24 The Village Players of Middleville have been entertaining audiences at their annual dinner theater produc­ tions of “The Snake in the Grass... or He Rattled the Rails.” Seats are available on Friday, Feb. 24, but the final performance on Saturday, Feb. 25, is sold out. Tickets are $25 per person and include a chuckwagon dinner serves at the Middle Villa Inn. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and snacks. For reservations call the Middle Villa at 795-3640. Spaghetti Dinner Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 W. Center St., Hastings Homemade Meat & Marinara Sauces o v— <D CXJ s Free Will Offering..Proceeds support Youth Urban Trip We look forward to serving you! Stop The Pain The Healing Power of Light / % -4^ L / Qfbhare ^fri&ids Caledonia Concert Series resumes GfieadRetreat\s a fun and easy way to share beading with friends and family in the comfort of your home. Simply pick out one or two beaded jewelry kits from our beautiful catalog then invite your guests to join you while you each create your own unique piece of jewelry. ptrpnt^ow \/nn have Kava a piece niece of jewelry iewelrv to wear ^ea(f0{etreat 53 , -iT ‘ A home, and the best part is you made it yourself. Hostesses can earn free and discounted items in addition to each month’s “Featured Event”. Call me today to learn more and set up your own QfieadTRetreat. ^4 ♦ 'fi:. 1 rW I guide you through the process and at the end of your I dr • • CfQead trends __________________ ——1^——■—— Jean Inman, Independent Coordinator 891-8294 or Dinman2@charter.net § The Caledonia Concert Series will present the Collingsworth Family and Victoria Huggins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, corner of M-37 and 100th Street, Caledonia. Tickets are available through Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door, or call (616) 891-8858. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door, ages 12 and under free. 1 Sat. Feb. 25th serving from 5-7pm University. Legislative guests includ­ ed Representatives Tom Meyer of the 84th District, __ ___ « Adjunct Professor at Saginaw Valley University. GFWC members also took a guided tour of the Capitol building. X,. rtf J* 4 I ♦♦♦ Carpal Tunnel ❖ Arthritis Introducing Low Level Laser Therapy ❖ Muscle & Joint Pain © & The ML830® Laser ❖ Stiffness & more FIRST REHAB Physical Therapy 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville MI 49333 'J rA 3 ID CXI s o 269-795-4230 Bryan Hemingway, MPT �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21,2006 — Fomer local school principal pens book on taking advice by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Craig Schmidt of Middleville enjoyed being a middle school principal so much that he did it twice for Caledonia schools. He also was an assistant superintend­ ent for 15 years. Now he brings his expert­ ise to teaching at the University of Phoenix. He also gives leadership semi­ nars in Michigan. While teaching part time during his retirement he began working on his first book, “The Trouble with Good Advice is that it Usually Interferes with My Plans!” The book is a compilation of good advice he should have taken and sometimes didn’t. This is a book that rewards both the person who justs reads a few pages as well as people who have to finish a book as soon as they start it. It is a series of vignettes on topics such as “The Golden Rule,” “ No Football in Heaven,” “The Power of Teachers” and a deliberately selected last chapter, “Then Providence Moves, Too.” This is a book that doesn’t hit the reader over the head, but presents stories, quotes ■ < i. w! nil z n £ 'V -V Members of GFWC-Gun lake area are already making plans for the May 11 schol­ arship fundraiser at Bowen’s Mills. GFWC scholarship fundraiser May 11 This picture adorns the cover of Craig Schmidt’s first book, “The Trouble with Good Advice is that it Usually Interferes with My Plans!” with his wife, Suzanne. Copies of the book are available by ordering on line at www.pcinstitute.net and memories succinctly. Readers will want to “Just Go,” the advice in the last chapter and get a copy of the book. Schmidt lives in Middleville and Arizona Family Fun Night to return Dec. 7 ZACK BOONSTRA SS f-v e •Yr ho IMM beunj CA i 126 East Main Middleville, MI A * I De Kok 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK REALTY WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 5 1/2* 06626058 The 'Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission holds its last Family Fun Night of the season on Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, at the Thomapple Kellogg High School. The “old” gym and cafeteria will be the site for an escape from winter. Fun night is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each time. The cost is $1 per person with a $5 maxi- mum per family. Mike Bremer says, “Hundreds of folks have enjoyed these evenings over the the past past few few years. years.” ” Crafts, basketball, board games, volleyball, family friendly videos, badminton and time for conversation highlight the evening. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Noir at our new location Welcoming Ne w Patients Gary Scott, DDS 9021 North Rodgers Court, Suite E (616) 891-0004 • r* i J rrvr» 7 ’T ’T i I D 'a • w •a I ‘i X ■ B ^onI L •JI •M ----- 4: urns t J J • -- -- >*** 1 r V j - J ■ ■ * - k . Fax (6161 891-5170 Mfe accept Mastercard, Visa & Discover by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the GFWCGun Lake Area women's club are beginning to plan for the fund-raiser to support the group's art, medical and traditional scholarships. Member Fran Leonard reported that the room has already been booked at Bowens Mills. The business directory committee is already hard at work getting advertisements for the book, which is distributed at the scholarship dinner. Ruth Perino reported that the art scholarship winners have been selected and noti­ fied. The deadline is April 1 for the other two scholar­ ships presented to students in the Thornapple Kellogg, ^1$^ Delton, Martin and Wayland school districts. Leonard has begun gather­ ing the 25 quality items to be auctioned at the dinner. Anyone who would like to purchase a business directory advertisement can call Marjorie Richards at 7953969. The deadline for sub­ mitting an advertisement is March 20. I*’ s rsss’j® TK choirs to perform Thursday The Thornapple Kellogg concert and honors choirs are preparing a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the TK auditorium. The concert choir will open the program with sever­ al popular selections, includin§ “Joy to the World” by Three D Dog °g Night, Marc Cohn’s in “Walking Memphis,” “Learn to be Lonely” from the movie version of “Phantom of the Opera,” and Annie Lennox’s “Into the West” from “The Lord of the Rings, Several soloists will be featured during the concert choir’s portion of the pro­ 8ram> including freshmen Chelsea Funk “and Matte 99 Jacobs, and sophomores Ben Niemchick, Angel Mazzuco and Kasey Reeves. The honors choir will conclude Thursday’s program, Their selections will include TK grad studying in South Africa Melody Welton, a 2003 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is cur­ rently studying in South Africa for five months. After earning recommen­ dations from instructors at Western Michigan University, excellent grades and writing a detailed essay, she was selected to receive a scholarship for the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. Besides her courses, Welton will be spending time tutor­ ing students and taking in the culture around her. She is pursuing a degree in elementary education. Melody is the daughter of Tim and Vickie Welton of Middleville and the grand­ daughter of Robert and Donna Welton and Jim and Marlene Habegger. Gustav Hoist’s “My Sweetheart's Like Venus” and “Banks of Doon” by Donna Schultz, which they are preparing for the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association District 10 Choral Festival March 3 and 4. Additionally, the honors choir will perform “A Branch of May” and Antonio Vivaldi's “Gloria in excel- sis" from Gloria. Several members of both choirs recently participated in MSVMA’s District Solo/Ensemble Festival. Receiving First Division rat­ ings for solos were: senior Kara Delille, junior Elena Gormley, and sophomores Kayla Zahl and Josh Foote. The concert this Thursday evening is free and open to the public. 1 tjtiijss j hate i 3282! JC itoS f I ai-ti safe fas a km 1 fri Village Players to offer 2 scholarships to TK seniors The audience continues to lau8h this Year during the performances of “The Snake in the Grass or He Rattled the Rails” by the Village Players of Middleville. Yet few in the audience at the Middle Villa Inn realize that the dinner theater per­ formances have a serious goal, presenting scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors. This year two $500 schol­ arships will be awarded to students with an interest in continuing their arts educa­ tion. The deadline for appli- mi) pts wi Ha Siilta cations for this scholarship is May 1. Applications for the Village Players scholarship are available in the Thornapple Kellogg High School guidance office. Information also is avail­ able by calling 945-5713. Scholarships are presented during the awards ceremony at the high school. To see if any tickets are available for the Friday night performance of “The Snake in the Grass...” call the Middle Villa at 795-3640. ir ^IQ I Wife ft - y Ft L 1 I !w I -\ A 06625879 Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, k n I 111’ plc CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS YOUR INCOME TAX SPECIALIST 525 W. Apple Street L Hastings, MI 49058 www.wfscpas.com ■pm « >» i 1 j. I r 11 Christopher J. Fluke, CPA Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA *l| CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY (269) 945-9452 Bring this advertisement in and receive a $25.00 Discount (NEW CLIENTS ONLY) J <4 �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2006/ Page 7 TK grad wins scholarship at Northwood University Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Darrin Tape, a Northwood University sophomore, was the American granted Automobile International Association Dealers (AIADA)ZJohn E. Andrews Scholarship(s) for the 20052006 academic year. Tape is the son of Timothy Tape of and Christy Middleville. American The Automobile International Association Deal"s (AIADA)/ John E. Andrews Scholarship honors the late John Andrews, who served as AIADA chairman from 1978 to 1979. In August 1988, AIADA started con­ verting this scholarship from an annual to an endowed with a target $100,000 fund balance. Until the endow­ ment goal is reached, the annual scholarship will con­ tinue. A minimum 2.5 grade point average is required. Private Donor Scholarships at Northwood are awarded by the scholarship committee to Bowling for Kids Sake gets TK support The Thornapple Kellogg High School Student council is a major sponsor of the Barry County Bowling for Kids Sake on March 4 at Hastings Bowl. Big Brothers and Big Sisters was one of the three agencies supported by TKHS I during Christmas Spirit Week in December. SERVING OUR COUNTRY kill "■ • hi v f star . 51 I r L fai skua * Ws In ftp a‘ feiijji : i as Walls; i > »i pa ‘i takl M’l HU inESSsi) -g E a jb & W fg Iff 102 siW IF0 . Operations (MSO) and par­ ticipated in exercise Bright Star 2005 along with France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the United kingdom. the kingdom, Pakistan, Netherlands, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In exercise Bright Star 2005 multi-national ground forces trained and acquaint­ ed each other with tactics and equipment to improve inter­ national military coopera­ tion. Tarawa also trained to engage international terror­ ists as it conducted visit, board, search, and seizure events, which were intended to detect, deter and deny international terrorist organ­ izations use of the maritime environment. MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complements the counter-terrorism and securi­ ty efforts of regional nations. MSO denies international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport person­ nel, weapons or other mate­ rials. Amphibious assault ships like USS Tarawa deploy throughout the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors, and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons available. Haight is a 1999 graduate of Celedonia High School. Joshua A. Dykstra Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua A. Dykstra has gradu­ ated from the Light-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md. The course is designed to train soldiers to perform unit maintenance and recovery operations on gasoline and diesel fueled light-wheeled vehicles, including prime movers designated as fiveton or less and their associat­ ed trailers, and associated items. Soldiers were trained to perform maintenance and recovery operations on track and heavy-wheeled vehicles, and on material handlin equipment; maintain power assisted brake systems, vehi­ cle suspension systems, assemblies, wheel/hub mechanical steering systems, hydraulic power steering sys­ tems, and crane/ hoist/winch assemblies. Dykstra is the son of Lenora S. s. Dykstra of Middleville. He is a 2005 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. tn- Ho- t iff I * Sc*' J ye IX !« Nicholas J. Haight Marine Sgt. Corps Nicholas J. Haight, son of Brian Haight of Caledonia, and his fellow shipmates scheduled completed a deployment while assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa, home ported in San Diego. USS Tarawa conducted Security Maritime 10«"' i’ ♦ ♦ ♦ V >5 E held at I of the university to those stu­ dents who meet the require- A i - si A • .« 3C Taylor Ward starting the walking program when she was a first grader at McFall. She just completed her 300th mile at Lee Elementary as a third grader. Lee Elementary School third-grader Taylor Ward has reached the 300-mile mark in a walking program which began when she was in first grade at McFall. The Thornapple Kellogg physical education teachers encourage lifelong fitness and the walking program begins in first grade and continues through fifth grade at Page Elementary. Lee physical education teacher Joanne Desy says, This is the earliest a student has reached the 300-mile mark.” / 1 I. t t If* # of entries 50/50 Drawing - Door Prizes i License AM33548 06626102 J K t i below 85, and have earned a minimum of 16 credits. University, Kettering located in Flint, is one of the country’s premier co-op institutions, providing 2,500 students with career-based education in engineering, applied sciences, mathemat­ ics, and business manage­ ment. Hair & Tanning Salon >5 Taylor received a special T-shirt and certificate mark­ ing this accomplishment. She is continuing to walk on the way to her next goal. Monthly Specials! 269-795-4254 ► I 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 Clean Up after the Holidays... Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? J J/ ■F. Dries in 1-2 hours! 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The township has set a requirement of a 500-foot setback from neighboring homes for mining operations. This was considered at a workshop held within the regular township meeting last Wednesday night. A workshop allows the board to consider an issue during the meeting. However, it was deter­ mined this would constrict the mining operation and would not be economically feasible. They have request­ ed a 250-foot setback, which would open the entire site to mining. Township ManagerPlanner David Zylstra com­ pared the site. Board mem-, bers were concerned about setbacks, slopes and recla­ mation of the property. This issue was tabled for more information following the end of the workshop. 5 ’ *9 __ ...J'S": iitel if II I Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Two ways to boost retirement income Eric Longman presents the revised plans for the new Caledonia Library. Eric Longman attended able if needed. the meeting to present The committee is continu­ revised plans for a new ing to meet and may open the Caledonia Library. They • design to other architects. have reduced the size, but are In other business, the planning to make it expandboard considered placing a 1.5-mill levy for emergency services on the August pri­ mary election ballot. This will be discussed at the March 1 meeting. The next meeting of the Caledonia Township board will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. Commitment to Quality 4 Financial Focus 1 I nt £ ate annuity, you'll receive If you have several years annual lifetime income of to go until retirement, now is $7,848 if you are a man and the right time to determine $7,392 if you are a woman about how much annual (as of August 22, 2005). income you can count on as a (These amounts can vary, retiree. 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And they can pro­ of longevity before you pur­ vide a reasonable amount pf chase an immediate annuity. income: If you are 65, and You also can structure your you buy a $100,000 immediannuity to "protect" your investment. For example, you could accept lower monthly payments in exchange for the ability to name a beneficiary to receive your income stream for a designated number of years. Delaying Social Security Another way to boost your retirement income is to delay taking Social Security pay­ ments. Suppose, for instance, that you were bom between 1943 and 1954, and you were ’ eligible to receive $750 each month in Social Security once you reached 62. If you could just wait four more years, until you were 66. you'd receive $1,000 a month. strategy This depends, of course, on whether you'd have suffi­ cient income to tide you over for those four years - but if you do, it's something to con­ sider. And again, if you have concerns about your longevi­ ty, this "delaying" technique may not be right for you. Buying immediate annu­ ities and delaying Social Security are just two of the ways you may be able to boost your retirement income. For more sugges­ tions, consult with a financial professional. But don't delay: The more time you have on your side, the better your options. | *« w1 z I sw J* I ir $ © 2005 Edward Jones »• .• IM P A— At Koenes Auto Body, “quality” is more than just a word. We’ve built our reputation on a solemn pledge of superior workmanship and unparalleled service. fyeites Auto Botty 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 949-2640 06606270 Secretary of State web site offers new features I •I DI Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently announced that finding a branch office that offers the service, hours and conven­ ience customers need is a snap with the newly super­ charged Secretary of State Branch Office Locator. 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For more information about Department of State services or the Branch Office Locator, visit please www.Michigan.gov/sos. 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia • w : v< 06615254 il �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2006/ Page 9 Next food distribution him believing the depart­ T M l s s. -SNA A • ''V ’’•I K. ? ' S i''l Hr M SSS ??? ■ ***»!SS ?■< J* ment wanted a higher per­ centage of local contribu­ tion; his suggestion was 30 to 35 percent local money. Dan Erskine, village trustee, asked, "When do we look at Main Street?" Galdes answered, "Design start in May 2006 for 2007." A complication is angle parking on Main Street. Ayers noted that waivers to permit angle parking were difficult to get. Galdes con­ firmed her perception and added, "They are (MDOT) getting much more reason­ able.” Since the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has money for parking for the Paul Henry Trail system, trailhead park­ ing convenient to the down­ town village area would qualify as an improvement project, according to him. Money from the Michigan Development Economic Corporation could also be used for off street parking. Williamson recommended a motion to delay action on !S Saving on home insurance is hr1 r “No Problem.” undreds of thousands ‘ ‘1 ® of families are saving money with Auto-Owners II Insurance for their home and 1 UlSXvK mobile home protection. Stop d «i w, f in and ask wWk t : K HSffiSi MSJ with flexi- ■ > • SS tection, •TM.-- | ble payment [ plans and “No Problem” claim ' service. Nancy Young is designing a display case to honor Thornapple Kellogg High School alumni serving in the armed forces at the new entrance to the high school gym area. Thornapple Kellogg alum­ ni who have served or are serving in the military, should send a 4-by-6 photo in uniform and information that tells branch of service, year of graduation, dates and loca­ tion of military service. Information about what the graduate is now doing would also be helpful. Information should be sent to Nancy Young, 8320 Bowens Mill Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. di®1 >3 I Qgs k B '[dad • dfcU iduto-Owners Insurance iJe Home Cai Bux riev.. ISM I tNI i I IL S I c <r Direct Rafes with Local Service (fl HO’ i Ji x- I ’-4 Military salute display planned at TK High us about quality pro­ the grant applications until closer to the village's budget process. (The village fiscal year runs from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Work on next year's budget will prob­ ably begin this April.) Galdes next explained the •j » proposal for digitalizing vil­ lage records. Total cost of the project is $14,066. The proposal would be carried out in six phases as follows: • Phase One is already completed through the needs assessment done for the vil­ lage. • Phase Two is document preparation, • Phase Three is the coding, scanning and storage of records; scanning of large drawings will be done off­ site, scanning of 8x11 drawings will be done at the village offices, bar code labels will be affixed to each set of plans, and two CDs will be made of all the exist­ ing land records; a third CD will be kept by Fleis & Vandenbrink for off-site storage, • Phase Four is the devel­ opment of a Microsoft Access database; the data­ base will be combined with the scanned records from Phase Three for use with the digital record management system software, • Phase Five is the linking of all records to the base map, and • Phase Six is the installa­ tion of software, and the upgrading of existing search, retrieval, and viewing soft­ ware for a user station in the village office, and training and support for staff in using BOB NICOLAI President 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P.O. Box 99. Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269) 795-3935 066/3403 I the software. He suggested the village do phases two and three now because that will give the village secure storage for its records. The remaining phas­ es, beginning with phase four, require the software. Williamson commented, f We did not budget for this in the current budget. We have no backup for paper. Go to phase three so we are digitally locked up. " A motion to proceed with phas­ es two and three was made by Mike Maviglia, trustee; supported by Karen Hahn, trustee, and passed unanimously. • Hahn said, Tm impressed by the ability to add additional materials." Village Treasurer Jill Harrison asked, "Where are n the digital records stored? Galdes suggested a copy should be stored in a safety­ deposit box and one with Fleis &Vandenbrink. Ayers discussed the Kent County Community Development Block Grant, saying $96,000 was for paving the rail-trail. The vil­ lage currently has another $37,600 unprogrammed and can accumulate up to $100,000 in unprogrammed funds. To use any of those funds on Main Street, the area has to qualify as low income. A survey of Main Street needs to show the area as falling into low-to-moderate income. Williamson moved to authorize Ayers to proceed; Maviglia support­ ed, and the motion carried unanimously. A resolution to appoint Harrison to the Capital Committee Improvement also was approved. The treasurer is the chair of the committee. In other business, the council accepted the resigna­ tion of Sharon Mortensen from the Village Planning Commission. An ordinance to amend the village tree ordinance was adopted; the changes allow the tree board, by resolution, to add and/or remove trees from the list specified as permissible for H public parks and village rights of way. The council received a let­ ter from the U.S. Speedskating Organization noting the participation of Kimberly Derrick, a Caledonia resident, in the 2006 Winter Olympics at Turin. Derrick is competing for a gold medal. • During the council mem­ bers’ comment period. Erskine observed that the purchase of the Maple Street property raised questions about what to do with an old •I* shop currently storing some village Department of Public equipment. The Works blacksmith shop, which may be moved to the Barber School site as part of the ereation of a historic park on the grounds, he said, "Is in bad shape." He also wondered about renting meeting space in the building on the occa­ sions when schedule con­ flicts occur in the village/township hall meet­ ing room and community rentals in the building. Williamson observed. "Some decisions will be made at the Capital Improvement Committee level — the old red barn, the blacksmith shop." I scheduled for March 2 The next emergency food distribution at the Holy Family Catholic Church, north entrance, 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, will be held from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Thursday, March 2. federal (U.S. This Department of Agriculture) program provides distribution of frozen or canned meats, canned vegetables and fruits, canned juices, dry milk, pudding cups, peanut butter and cereal. To qualify a recipient must be a Kent County resident and have a household income tof’ 130 percent or lower of poverty guidelines. Forages under 60 years, that would be $12,441 annual gross income for a household" of one and S 16,679 for a household of two. Those older than 60 years must have have an income of not more than $15,312 annu­ ally for a household of one or $20,528 for a household with two members. New clients not enrolled in this program are welcome and will be accepted at the March distribution site in Caledonia by presenting proof of income (for exam­ ple, a social security earning statement) and a valid ID showing the client’s name and proof of a Kent County address. Recipients are encouraged to bring boxes, grocery bags or helpers to assist in pickup and transport of the food items. The Commodities Supplemental Food Program also has a free food distribu­ tion program at the Alto Public Library, 6071 Linfield in downtown Alto. For more information, please call Dick Spiegel at (616) 891-9364 or e-mail spiegelerc@aol.com. Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-890-870-7085 Blood Drive set Feb. 28 • Anyone who is 17 years old or older, healthy and weighs 1 10 pounds, can help bring hope to lives by donat­ ing blood at the SS. Cyril and Methodius blood drive, locat­ ed at 159 131st Ave. in the Gun Lake area. 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Five years of ongoing observation and testing showed a consistent decline in water quality and drainage — flagging a prob­ lem. Cole Groot brought the condition of the drain to the attention of the CRWC earli­ er in the year. On-site evalu­ ation followed and a cleanup was planned for January. Despite the inclement weather conditions, a group of about 30 area residents and volunteers arrived promptly at 9:30 armed with shovels, rakes, chainsaws and pure muscle to begin the laborious process of clearing the drain. Beginning at 84th Street and working south, The Wilson Drain Cleanup was held Jan. 21 in cooperative endeavor a between the Coldwater River Watershed Council and neighbors living near the areas of Wilson Lake and Wilson Drain. Spearheaded by Caledonia resident and watershed vol­ unteer Cole Groot, age 17, members, area CRWC watershed volunteers and many willing neighbors joined together to cleanup the clogged Wilson Drain. The Groot family of Caledonia are residents liv­ ing near the Wilson Drain and CRWC volunteers. Drain Wilson connects Wilson Lake to larger tribu­ taries within the Coldwater watershed and becomes Harris Creek. As Harris Creek, it crosses 92nd Street and to the connects Coldwater River at 100th volunteers cleared much of the • underbrush and debris that clogged the drain. Though many volunteers remained on the bank clear­ ing debris, many others found themselves in the water uprooting much of the undesirable growth. The volunteers cleared approximately a half-mile stretch of the drain in about six and a half hours. Upon completion at roughly 4:30 p.m., the water above the clogged section had dropped four inches and was flowing fast and clear. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) I 1/• ’I/ Hamilton with an ference record, if can get by Bryon the road Thursday even con­ the Scots Center on night. Athlete of the week IVJ ii akr^i Wish ~ ill ami rntitir. •• £ I4KII213I ttBII Caledonia High School Wrestling tftODiktt ME s’ s; :a Xii’ fe ft I! II Fighting Scot senior Tyler McCoy went 3-0 Saturday to win the 140-pound weight class at the Division 2 individual district tournament hosted by Hamilton. McCoy improved to 44-5 on the season with the victories, and now has 106 wins for his career at Caledonia. Th6 ■'1U •( tew W 4695 Middleville Rd. Caledonia is currently 2-3 in the league, after dominat­ ing Thomapple Kellogg last Thursday at CHS. The Scots topped the Trojans in three games, 2519, 25-6, 25-22. Taryn Parker led the Scots’ attack with 11 kills. Ashley Nevelie served up 18 assists and four aces for the Fighting Scots. Jessica Flaska led the Trojans with 11 kills, while Jayne Kennicott had 13 assists, and Sam Reeder two aces for TK. 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The tournament is in con­ junction with a nation-wide fund-raiser “Vets on the Net.” Proceeds from the euchre tournament will be used to purchase computers 1. and special adaptive comput­ er carts, which fit close to hospital beds, allowing the seriously wounded veterans the ability to gain access to the Internet and connect with families back home and friends still in the service. To help pass time, the wounded veterans also will be able to play games and surf the Internet. The computers and carts will be given to four selected Students showed off their jumping skills while raising more than $23, at the Lee VA medical centers within elementary Jump Rope for Heart program on Valentine’s Day. the United States, where vet­ erans are being treated for complex, blast-related injuries they received during their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. 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Championship rings were distributed, the state champi­ onship banner was revealed, the crowd stood and roared and it took a little time for the Scots to get into basket­ ball mode before hammering the Hawkeyes 55-42. The Scots turned up the intensity a bit, throwing a full-court press at the Hawkeyes, which helped them build a 13-6 first quar­ ter advantage. Caledonia held the lead for the entire night, after Logan Weis put his team up 4-2 early in the first quarter. Caledonia's lead hit dou­ ble-figures for the first time when Tyler Corson drained a three-pointer with just over three minutes remaining in 3 •Al I 1f 1 Ki * •* ■* ‘••kjl’ • a" v| d w. "b t K ■ it'k IlfUinL^ • W.’Riiilkl pH The Fighting Scots’ Logan Weis fights to get around Hamilton’s Matt DeJonge in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold contest at CHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) five minutes. A triple by Matt DeJonge pulled the Hawkeyes within five points, 36-31, heading into the fourth quarter. Caledonia didn’t hit its first field goal in the fourth quarter until less than three j Wih ■M Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads the first half, and the Scots led 32-23 heading into the half-time locker room. Both team lstruggled through the third quarter with Hamilton cutting into the Caledonia lead by outscoring the Scots 7-4 in the period, despite a scoring drought that lasted nearly ‘ <’ * V- i* FX fa,* « The Cougars poured in 53 Caledonia with 12 points, points in the first half, to take while back-court mates a 53-28 lead into the half. Thomas Spitzley and Tyler Max Larson had a big Corson added ten points night down low for each. Corson also had four Caledonia with 22 points and assists and seven rebounds. 13 rebounds, while Spitzley DeJonge led Hamilton chipped in 14 points and with 18 points and eight I rebounds, but was just 8-of- • Corson 12 Jovan Turley led Catholic 22 from the floor on the Central with 19 points. night. The Scots have Tuesday night off. and will head to Middleville to take on the Trojans Friday night. Caledonia suffered a 7160 non-conference set back last Tuesday at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. w IS! Lu. Mi iurai •I* • i < ih « •ft i < .-X. - > ••••-. V 7 •• a million ways to enjoy Europe. minutes remained, but the Scots took care of business al the foul line as the Hawkeyes started fouling early and often in the fourth. The Scots hit l5-of-20 free throws in the fourth quarter to keep pace with Byron Center for second place in the O-K Gold Conference at 7-3. The Scots are currently 10-7 overall. Sophomore guard Nick Van Werden was 5-of-6 from the foul line for Caledonia, with all six attempts coming in the led He quarter. fourth I I1.' At any one moment there are <3 •i •sV.. V - In 2006. sail aboard CARNIVAL LIBERTY™ on a 12 day Meditaranean cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Naples. Dubrovnik Venice. Messina. Barceloiia. Cannes and Livorno. 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Scot boys fall to third at Rainbow South bowling final VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 24, 2006 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. Corrected informational meet­ ing minutes were presented. Van Noord made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the January •II 10, 2006 meeting be read for the public. The minutes of the •II. January 10, 2006 meeting were presented. Reyff made a motion to accept the minutes as present­ •]•!• ed and support was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Myers who request­ ed the addition of a closed ses­ sion to discuss possible litigation at the end of the meeting. Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff, requested * reserve time. President Myers suggested Dar Leaf give his presentation next. Lytle made the motion to accept the additions to the agenda and support was given by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Pullen made a motion to accept current bills submitted for the January 24, 2006 •II meeting for the amount of $44,822.61. Support was given by Van Noord. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Absent: None. Nays None. Motion Passed. 3. Corson made a motion to buy the 16 acres +/- of riverfront, east of the river and south of Crane Rd. for $50,000 provided restriction for public purposes only was part of the contract. Support for the motion was given by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent; None. Motion Passed. 4. Lytle made a motion to give a 3.5% increase retroactive -to January 01,2006 to the following non-union Village employees: Village Manager, Department of Public Works Director, Finance Director/Treasurer and Village Planner and to JoAnne Van Putten, Crossing Guard an increase of .25 per hour, retroac­ tive to January 01,2006. Support to the motion was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. President Myers requested the appointment of Dan Parker, Trustee to represent the Village with the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Lytle made a motion to accept the appointment and Pullen support • •!• ­ ed that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. President Myers requested the appointment of Dan Parker, Trustee to represent the Village in the Local Development Finance Authority Board. Pullen made a motion to accept the appointment andf Lytle support­ ed that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. President Myers requested the appointments of Phil Van Noord, Trustee and Jerrel DeKok, Middleville Business Owner to the Ad Hoc East Bank Committee. Pullen made a motion to accept the appoint­ ments and Parker supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. President Myers requested that he be appointed as a dele­ gate to the Metro Council with Village Manager Howell as the alternate. Parker made a motion acceP* *be appointment and Pullen supported that motion, Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. Tammy Kolean, Planning Commission, has submitted her resignation effective April 30, 2006. Lytle made a motion to accept her resignation and Parker supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 10. At 8:27 p.m., Reyff made a motion for the Council to go into closed door session. Support for the motion was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 9:13 the Council returned to regular session with Village Manager Howell in attendance. At 9:26 p.m. Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 •II a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06626047 Thornapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2006 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: March 7 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 ' 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 w — 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5 to 9 p.m. CALL 269-795-7202 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multi­ pliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County: CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only AG - DNR - only AG - Including DNR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL 06626139 RATIO(%) 48.47 50.00 48.53 49.90 32.95 • 49.31 49.97 MULTIPLIER 1.0316 1.0000 1.0303 1.0020 1.5175 1.0140 1.0006 Donald E. Boysen, Thomapple Township Supervisor Grandville’s success in head-to-head battles was enough to get the Bulldogs the Rainbow South boys’ bowling conference title Saturday. The Bulldogs were second between the first-place South Christian Sailors and thirdplace Caledonia boys at the •II. conference ending touma- ment. The Sailors rolled a 3,840 for the victory Saturday, but Grandville earned the league dual season title, and Caledonia took the pre-con­ ference tournament. Grandville fired a 3,618 to Caledonia’s 3,444. Thomapple Kellogg was eighth in the boys ’ touma•II YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SYNOPSIS YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2006 • Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 7:05 p.m. Members present: McCrumb: Lippert, Jerkatis; Finkbeiner & Cook. Constable Misak and 10 visitors. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Acknowledgement of visitors/Public Comment: Presentation from John O’Malia-O'Malia Consulting & Jeffrey Stollhans & James Groose/Layne-Northern regard­ ing the test well results of the arsenic levels. O’Malia distributed a timetable regarding upcoming dates for funding submission. Jeff Stollhans, Layne Northern outlined the drilling of the new well and advised the arsenic levels are still too high. Discussion with Board mem­ bers inquired as to whether the water filtration system would be adequate as the water system grows in the future (currently there 180 hookups). Also, what would be the cost to obtain another sample. Approximately $1200 plus test fee. Motion by Jerkatis to request another water sample be drawn and sent in for a test not to exceed $2000.00. Supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion carried. Jerkatis suggested bidding the whole package competitively. TTES - Chief Middleton pre­ sented • January report. Requested installation of eaves trough at the fire station. McCrumb to request bids. Exhaust System billings. Recommendation not to pay1 as the system is still not working properly. Contact Factory Direct bY letter from Township attorney. Inside painting of fire station will be done to rid the diesel film. Blood drive scheduled at the Station February 28, 2006. •II Ken Stockwell-Barry County Sheriff Department advised on the breakdown of calls. Motion made by Finkbeiner and supported by Cook to approve minutes of January 12, •II as printed. Approved by all. 2006 Motion carried. Motion made by Lippert, supported by Finkbeiner to approve minutes of January 18, 2006 special meeting. Approved by all. Motion carried. Motion made by Cook, sup­ ported by Finkbeiner to approve minutes of February 4, 2006 spe­ cial meeting. Approved by all. Motion carried. Planning/Zoning: Draft copy of ZBA meeting minutes of January 23, 2006 distributed. Short break at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Supervisor Report: Payne Creek Dredging update was given by resident, George Heslop. Distributed liability state­ ment, timeline, MDEQ letter. Jerkatis suggested review of documentation fby “ Township attorney. Motion .made by Jerkatis, Supported by Lippert to send information to legal counsel for review. Approved by all Motion carried. Park Equipment Invoice - Little Tikes. Motion made by Cook, •!• ment with a 2794. Rogers girls' finished their conference sweep, winning the pre-conference tourna­ ment, going 14-0 in duals, and winning the conference tournament with 3,467 pins. Thornapple Kellogg's girls finished seventh Saturday with a 2,514 and Caledonia eighth with 2,278. Next up for both TK and Caledonia is the Division 2 regional tournament hosted by Battle Creek Pennfield at Notke’s Bowl in Battle Creek this Friday and Saturday. Singles competi­ tion is on Friday and team competition on Saturday. & & 4 4 & ■ i liS p 0 fa THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP II ■^1. supported by Finkbeiner to approve payment in the amount of $22,295.00 payable to Little Tikes. Approved by Finkbeiner, Cook, McCrumb and Lippert. Rejected by Jerkatis. Motion carried. Lippert noted that shipping boxes showed damage. Lippert to contact Little Tikes regarding warranty, etc. Reminders: Board of Review Seminar - February 17, 2006 •II Lansing. Public Hearing scheduled for February 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to vacate alley - Pennassee Park Plat. Clerk’s Report: DEQ permit received, and 1 violation. General correspon­ dence. Payment of bills tabled by motion of Finbeiner, supported by Cook. Discussion to have bills presented in advance of meeting not at the meeting. Approved by Finkbeiner, Cook, and Jerkatis. Rejected by McCrumb and Lippert. Motion carried. Presented payroll checks for payment in the amount of $7,403.17. Motion made by Jerkatis, supported by Lippert. Approved by: Jerkatis, Cook, • • Lippert, and Finkbeiner. Rejected by McCrumb. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Jerkatis and accepted by all. Old business/New business: MAP meeting requested by Cathy Strickland-Community Design Workshop to be held on March 8, 2006 in East Lansing. MAP meeting scheduled attendance for Mary Cook, Bob Lippert, Gordon Wells - March 16, 2006. Motion made by Jerkatis, supported by Finkbeiner to approved attendance at $79. •II each. Approved by all. Motion carried. Site Plan Review request; denied at this time until a Zoning Administrator is hired. Motion by Finkbeiner to go into closed session at 9:30 p.m., sup­ ported by Cook, Cook. Lippert abstained. Approved by all motion carried. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. Present: McCrumb, Jerkatis, Cook, and Finkbeiner and Lippert. Request to pay Kathleen Hayward, Recording Secretary Check #8511 in the amount of $626.85. Motion made by Lippert • • to approve, supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion carried. Finkbeiner agreed to rescind his motion and requested payables to be received by Wednesday am before the Board meeting for review. Motion to by Finkbeiner approve accounts payable void­ ing check 8522 in the amount of $372.67/Factory Direct and check 8511 in the amount of $626.85 as it was previously approved. Total amount approved $39,587.96. Supported by Jerkatis. Approved by’ all. Motion carried. There being no further busi­ ness, motion made by Finkbeiner, supported by Cook toI adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Approved by all. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Complete text of all minutes may may be read at the Township Hall durmg regular business hours. SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD FEBRUARY 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, Harrison, Kelley. Absent: Eavey, Schad. Others present: David 4 Middleton (TTES Chief), media/public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES •II Minutes from January 09, 2006 approved as written. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling $48,834.43 approved on motion by Buckowing and second by Vlietstra (5 Ayes and 2 Absent), TREASURER’S REPORT Acceptedjpport._____ COUNTY REPORT - Update from Commissioner Jim French. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activities within the Township given by ®°ys®n; EMERGENCY SERVICES Approved to send David Middleton and Adam Stout to Fire/Arson Jnvestigation Training from ApriH 0-21, 2006, at a cost of $600 each per memo from Middleton and Stout dated February 06, 2006 (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to write-off charges for Call #05-6211 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to write-off charges on Call #04-0812 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed not to bill municipalities for extrica­ tion or hazard control for acci­ dent involving Middleville Unit of BCSD on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Approved wording for Emergency Services Millage pro­ posal for May 02, 2006 election on motion by Harrison and sec­ ond by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). BUSINESS - Honored request to allow a sewer hook-up on Lot 17 of Noffke’s Lakeshore Plat on motion by Buckowing and sec­ ond by Boysen (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to Move $20,000 from the General Fund to the Ambulance Fund on a motion by Boysen and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to pay $15,000 from the Sewer O&M Fund back to the General Fund on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Adopted presented service agreement with Tranb for maintenance of the heating and cooling systems at the Emergency Services build­ ing on motion by Boysen and second by Vlietstra (4 Ayes, 1 Nay [Kelley] and 2 absent). Approved that Chief Middleton ’s « • pension takes effect 90 days after his appointment on December 12, 2005 •II on motion by Buckowing and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to amend the Pension Plan to add Under Classification 1 the Zoning Enforcement Officer and regular part-time help; Classification 2 for EMS union employees on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to pay Chamber of Commerce dues for 2006 •II in the amount of $103.00 •II on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. .Z.i5 if: fa 0 ... mW1 israsrt1*’ rfiusi’® tfftttfS I*' torn Mi anti maa ' r''8iya foil! 4 06626011 I^iSi BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING bib StarcE To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2QQ^ at 7 P,m. at the Township Hall to hear comments on a request by C certain lot owners to vacate a portion of an alley located in the PennasseeI Park Plat (Liber 2 of Plats, page 38, Barry County). That portion of the i '3 alley is described as a 10-foot wide alleyway running along and appur­ tenant to the northeast side of Lots 1 through 7 within the Plat. Neighboring lot owners and the public are invited to voice their opinions and concerns. PLEASE 1 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plat map showing the proposed vacation will be available for inspection and a copy can be Hk.i obtained by contacting the Township Clerk. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall IV • % up to and including the date of the public hearing. 1 FURTHER NOTICE PLEASE TAKE that the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon a five day written notice to the Township Si Clerk or by calling her at 616-795-9091. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above listed issues. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP % S t PLANNING COMMISSION Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 Briggs Road, N. Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9091 06626149 06625745 St, �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21,2006/ Page 15 nother big school beats TK in non-conference play A JI && N.s wS Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty boys’ basketball coach Lance Laker was happy to have some tougher non-con­ ference opponents on the schedule this season. Hopefully those three con­ tests against Class A oppo­ nents will help the Trojans tournament come time, because they haven’t helped TK’s record in the regular season. The Trojans fell for the third time in three tries to a Class A non-conference foe Friday night, when the Forest Hills Central Rangers topped TK in Middleville i ~ r.5 rk.’i J & JL.... «■> » 69-49. The Rangers jumped on the Trojans early, outscoring them by ten points, 24-14, in the first quarter. Forest Hills Central then held on for its if >• § Ss',* sixth victory of the season by outscoring the Trojans 32-22 in the second half. That six victories is twice the number the 3-13 Trojans have currently. The Trojans still have a few more chances this sea­ son, including big games this week in Middleville against Lakewood Tuesday night and Caledonia on Friday. til. Ryan Sisson had 15 points for the Trojans in their loss to the Rangers, while Jason Blain and Isaac Thaler each added ten points. Thaler also had nine rebounds Ill to lead the Trojans on the glass. The Rangers had four players finish in double-fig­ ures, led by Kevin Banner’s 13 points. Chad Parkes added 12 points for FHC, and Alvaro Aquado and -= t* J » Jr VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA IW b 5 b 1 «. Si!! VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 PM by President, Williamson. Present: Hahn, Maviglia, Williamson, Erskine, Harrison & Ayers. Absent: Mulvihill, Peabody, Bierlein. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Add item #7 to New Business, and Managers report will include Enhancement Grant. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): none. of Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Hahn, supported by Erskine. All yeas, motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Written Correspondence:* Paul Engineers Report: Galdes briefed us on Glen Valley #6-the contractors have started work, inspections will also start. Township Liaison Report: The Township accepted the Villages bid to purchase the Fire Barn. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission approved a Clock Tower at the Village Centre. Committee Reports: Village Manager’s Report: Ayers asked the Council to con­ sider filing a Downtown Enhancement grant for the downtown area to coincide with the Main Street reconstruction III project in 2007. Fleis & VandenBrink gave us a quote for the application. Scott made a motion to delay action, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. Also, Ayers informed the Council that their will be an opportunity for the Village resi­ dents to dispose of their Hazardous Waste at the Kentwood site in June and October. More information will be published in the April Newsletter. rt flitsJ1**! % • 5 • * 'll a * * t« tetetaJse «:n-f3E7 Wtet jNivi IBte tBMDfe: MtW President’s Re »•I* rt: Old Business; New Business: 1. R06-01 Resolution to Accept the Resignation of PC Member-Mortensen. Motion by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All Yeas, motion carried. 2. IDigital Record Management-Motion by Maviglia, supported by Hahn, to approve Phase II & III. All yeas, • • motion carried. 3. 006-02 Ordinance to Amend Miscellaneous Regulations for the Village’s Tree Ordinance. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. Resolution R06-03 4. Purchase, Approving - the Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the President & Clerk to Complete Transaction tor 230 Maple St. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. CDBG-Motion by 5. supported Williamson, by Maviglia to approve the letter written by Ayers to request $100,000 for Main Street, and use the allocated $96,000 for the Paul Henry Trail. All Yeas, motion carried. 6. Treasurer’s Salary-Motion supported by Erskine, by Maviglia to increase Treasurers salary back up to $2500.00 All Yeas, motion carried. 7. R06-04 Resolution to Appoint Member to Capital Committee. Improvement Motion to approve appointment of Harrison to committee by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All Yeas, motion carried. Public comment: none. Council Comments: and discussions Questions regarding new building at 230 Maple. Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. - Motion by Erskine, sup­ ported by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06626029 •I--’ Attention Irving Township Residents: A special meeting will be held at the township hall, 3425 Wing Rd, on Thursday 2/23/06 at 6:30 PM to discuss the following: Recommendation by MTA to seek an attorney on the township’s behalf with regard to Cost Recovery $ -- Ordinance and fire service. General discussion TTES fire service/contract. Persons with disabilities that need special assistance please contact Clerk Carol Ergang at 269-948-8893. Submitted by f. Kathee Pierce Supervisor, Irving Township 06626213 The Trojan’s Ryan Sisson sails in towards the basket in the first quarter of TK’s non-conference loss to Forest Hj||s Central Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tommy Maatman had 11 each. The Trojans bring a 2-8 O- K Gold Conference mark into their contest with Caledonia on Friday night. • Caledonia AYSO looking for a few volunteers for spring The spring season is right around the corner for the Caledonia AYSO soccer program ancj additional volunteer parents are needed to make it a success. Regional Commissioner Jim House says, “AYSO soc- cer is a great youth program oriented to developing chil­ dren through soccer. It’s also a very rewarding way for parents to participate in ways suited to their own talents, interests and time.” Two critical areas that need volunteers are field setup and House. Without new people he|p iayOUt referees, says three or four to step up and and paint our field lines we may not have them done before the first spring game,” said House. “This is a fairly simple task that takes some time initially 44 to get done and then needs recoating every two weeks.” The program has all the equipment to do the job, but not enough manpower to get it done anymore. House added, "We only have five certified referees and three no longer have any kids in the program. We have only added one new adult referee in the past two or three years. If no new refer­ ees are added, the older age division teams may have to start playing all their games out of town. “Becoming a referee is a great way for the parent who played soccer or any sport in high school to contribute to the program without having to make the time commit­ ment that coaching takes. Those parents are at the games already and we need them on the field.” AYSO provides a one day or two evening training course in the basics of being a referee with all the equip­ ment and a uniform. New referees would begin at the U10 age level. The local group also needs a Referee Administrator, an Auditor, a Picture Day concessions Coordinator, workers, 1 -2 Assistant Coach Administrators, 2-3 Coach a Tournament Trainers, •II Coordinator and a Sponsor Developer. “We welcome all the help we can get,” added House. “Everyone can contribute and make this program an even greater success. We don’t want anyone left out.” Anyone who can help is asked to please call House at 891-8382, Carla Boyum at 891-9903, Carri Briggs at 891-2094 or Sandra Bickford at 891-2891 within the next TK’s Blake Johnson flips the ball up towards the basket in the first half Friday night against Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Kent County - Michigan 2006 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Dates Tuesday: March 7th, 2006 Org Meeting - 9:00 AM Monday: March 13, 2006 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: March 14, 2006 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only! For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 10th, 2006 The 2006 Kent County Equilization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: 1 I Tentative Ratio Estimated Multiplier It Agricultural: Commercial: 46.12 Industrial: Residential: 45.56 1.0841 1.0511 1.0975 48.41 1.0328 47.57 1 I 4I 1 1 4 Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stob 06625741 two weeks, 4 4 4 I 4 < 4 i PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A draft copy of components of its Annual Agency Plan documents will be available 2/21/2006 for public review at the Housing Commission office located at 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 269-795-7715 for an appoint­ ment. All comments received prior to finalization of the plan will be taken into consideration. In addition, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the main office of Lincoln Meadow Apartments. 06626072 j * i \ < < < 4 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2 •!• 6 Scot boys fall to third at Rainbow South bowling final VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 24, 2006 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. Corrected informational meet­ ing minutes were presented. Van Noord made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the January •II meeting be read for the 10, 2006 public. The minutes of the •II meeting were January 10, 2006 presented. Reyff made a motion to accept the minutes as present­ ed and support was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Myers who request­ ed the addition of a closed ses­ sion to discuss possible litigation at the end of the meeting. Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff, requested reserve time. President Myers suggested Dar Leaf give his presentation next. Lytle made the motion to accept the additions to the agenda and support was given by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Pullen made a motion to accept current bills submitted for the January 24, 2006 meeting for the amount of $44,822.61. Support was given by Van Noord. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Absent: None. Nays None. Motion Passed. 3. Corson made a motion to buy the 16 acres +/- of riverfront, east of the river and south of Crane Rd. for $50,000 provided restriction for public purposes only was part of the contract. Support for the motion was given by Reyff. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent; None. Motion Passed. 4. Lytle made a motion to give a 3.5% increase retroactive -to January 01,2006 to the following non-union Village employees: Village Manager, Department of Public Works Director, Finance Director/Treasurer and Village Planner and to JoAnne Van Putten, Crossing Guard an increase of .25 per hour, retroac­ tive to January 01, 2006. Support to the motion was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. President Myers requested the appointment of Dan Parker, to represent the Village with the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Lytle made a motion to accept the appointment and Pullen supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. President Myers requested the appointment of Dan Parker, Trustee to represent the Village in the Local Development Finance Authority Board. Pullen made a motion to accept the appointment andf Lytle support­ ed that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. President Myers requested the appointments of Phil Van Noord, Trustee and Jerrel DeKok, Middleville Business Owner to the Ad Hoc East Bank Committee. Pullen made a motion to accept the appoint­ ments and Parker supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. President Myers requested that he be appointed as a dele­ gate to the Metro Council with Village Manager Howell as the alternate. Parker made a motion to accept the appointment and Pullen supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. Tammy Kolean, Planning Commission, has submitted her resignation effective April 30, 2006. Lytle made a motion to accept her resignation and Parker supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 10. At 8:27 p.m., Reyff made a motion for the Council to go into closed door session. Support for the motion was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 9:13 the Council returned to regular session with Village Manager Howell in attendance. At 9:26 p.m. Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06626047 <7 Thomapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2006 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: March 7 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 ' 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 w 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5 to 9 p.m. CALL 269-795-7202 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multi­ pliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County: CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only AG - DNR - only AG - Including DNR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL 06626139 RATIO(%) 48.47 50.00 48.53 49.90 32.95 • 49.31 49.97 MULTIPLIER 1.0316 1.0000 1.0303 1.0020 1.5175 1.0140 1.0006 Donald E. Boysen, Thomapple Township Supervisor Grandville's success in head-to-head battles was enough to get the Bulldogs the Rainbow South boys’ bowling conference title Saturday, The Bulldogs were second between the first-place South Christian Sailors and thirdplace Caledonia boys at the conference ending tourna- ment. The Sailors rolled a 3,840 for the victory Saturday, but Grandville earned the league dual season title, and Caledonia took the pre-con­ ference tournament. Grandville fired a 3,618 to Caledonia’s 3,444. Thomapple Kellogg was eighth in the boys’ touma- YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SYNOPSIS YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2006 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 7:05 p.m. Members present: McCrumb: Lippert, Jerkatis; Finkbeiner & Cook. Constable Misak and 10 visitors. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Acknowledgement of visitors/Public Comment: Presentation from John O’Malia-O’Malia Consulting & Jeffrey Stollhans & James Groose/Layne-Northern regard­ ing the test well results of the arsenic levels. O’Malia distributed a timetable regarding upcoming dates for funding submission. Jeff Stollhans, Layne Northern outlined the drilling of the new well and advised the arsenic levels are still too high. Discussion with Board mem­ bers inquired as to whether the water filtration system would be adequate as the water system grows in the future (currently there 180 hookups). Also, what would be the cost to obtain another sample. Approximately $1200 plus test fee. Motion by Jerkatis to request another water sample be drawn and sent in for a test not to exceed $2000.00. Supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion carried. Jerkatis suggested bidding the whole package competitively. TTES - Chief Middleton pre­ sented • January report. Requested installation of eaves trough at the fire station. McCrumb to request bids. Exhaust System billings. Recommendation not to pay1 as th© system is still not working properly. Contact Factory Direct by letter from Township attorney. Inside painting of fire station will be done to rid the diesel film. Blood drive scheduled at the Station February 28, 2006. Ken Stockwell-Barry County Sheriff Department advised on the breakdown of calls. Motion made by Finkbeiner and supported by Cook to approve minutes of January 12, •!• as printed. Approved by all. 2006 Motion carried. Motion made by • • Lippert, supported by Finkbeiner to approve minutes of January 18, 2006 special meeting. Approved by all. Motion carried. Motion made by Cook, sup­ ported by Finkbeiner to approve minutes of February 4, 2006 spe­ cial meeting. Approved by all. Motion carried. Planning/Zoning: Draft copy of ZBA meeting minutes of January 23, 2006 distributed. Short break at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Supervisor Report: Payne Creek Dredging update was given by resident, George Heslop. Distributed liability state­ ment, timeline, MDEQ letter. Jerkatis suggested review of documentation by Township attorney. Motion .made by Jerkatis, Supported by Lippert to send information to legal counsel for review. Approved by all Motion carried. Park Equipment Invoice - Little Tikes. Motion made by Cook, ment with a 2794. Rogers girls' finished their conference sweep, winning the pre-conference tourna­ ment, going 14-0 in duals, and winning the conference tournament with 3,467 pins. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls seventh finished Saturday with a 2,514 and Caledonia eighth with 2,278. I’Z 7 ) - /- . SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD FEBRUARY 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, iuckowing, Harrison, Kelley. Absent: Eavey, Schad. Others present: David 4 Middleton (TTES Chief), media/public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from January 09, 2006 •II approved as written. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling $48,834.43 approved on motion ■ by Buckowing and second by Vlietstra (5 Ayes and 2 Absent), TREASURER’S REPORT Acc^tedjeport.___ COUNTY REPORT - Update from Commissioner Jim French. PLANNING AND ZONING uPdate and discussion on activities w’thin the Township given by ®°7s®n; EMERGENCY SERVICES Approved to send David Middleton and Adam Stout to f're/Arson Investigation Training from ApriH 0-21, 2006, at a cost of $600 each per memo from Middleton and Stout dated February 06, 2006 (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to write-off charges for Call #05-6211 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to write-off charges on Call #04-0812 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed not to bill municipalities for extrica­ tion or hazard control for acci­ dent involving Middleville Unit of BCSD on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes and ■ 2 Absent). Approved wording for Emergency Services Millage pro­ posal for May 02, 2006 •II election on motion by Harrison and sec­ ond by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). BUSINESS - Honored request to allow a sewer hook-up on Lot 17 of Noffke’s Lakeshore Plat on motion by Buckowing and sec­ ond by Boysen (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to Move $20,000 from the General Fund to the Ambulance Fund on a motion by Boysen and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to pay $15,000 from the Sewer O&M Fund back to the General Fund on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Adopted presented service agreement with Tranb for maintenance of the heating and cooling systems at the Emergency Services build­ ing on motion by Boysen and second by Vlietstra (4 Ayes, 1 Nay [Kelley] and 2 absent). Approved that Chief Middleton • • ’s pension takes effect 90 days after his on appointment December 12, 2005 on motion by Buckowing and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to amend the Pension Plan to add Under Classification 1 the Zoning Enforcement Officer and regular part-time help; Classification 2 for EMS union employees on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). Agreed to pay Chamber of Commerce dues for 2006 in •II the amount of $103.00 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes and 2 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06626011 • > . Ik * & 1I?**1* ** #5 K1 * (ff t ■ u I* ii. w* tel: I : X* £3 tone a Mm* BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ’ ^5 JQJ Ite£~ To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, February’ 23. 2006 at 7 prm, at the Township Hall to hear comments on a request by certain lot owners to vacate a portion of an alley located in the Pennassee Si Park Plat (Liber 2 of Plats, page 38, Barry County). That portion of the alley is described as a 10-foot wide alleyway running along and appur­ tenant to the northeast side of Lots 1 through 7 within the Plat. Neighboring lot owners and the public are invited to voice their opinions K X and concerns. 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plat map showing the proposed vacation will be available for inspection and a copy can beI obtained by contacting the Township Clerk. 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written commentswill be received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall up to and including the date of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to indi indi-­ viduals with disabilities upon a five day written notice to the Township Clerk or by calling her at 616-795-9091. • • All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above listed issues. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 Briggs Road, N. Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9091 06626149 £ THORNAPPLE TOWNS! IP • supported by Finkbeiner to approve payment in the amount of $22,295.00 payable to Little Tikes. Approved by Finkbeiner, Cook, McCrumb and Lippert. Rejected by Jerkatis. Motion car­ ried. Lippert noted that shipping boxes showed damage. Lippert to contact Little Tikes regarding warranty, etc. * Reminders: Board of Review Seminar - February 17, 2006 Lansing. Public Hearing scheduled for February 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to vacate alley - Pennassee Park Plat. Clerk’s Report: DEQ permit received, and 1 violation. General correspon­ dence. Payment of bills tabled by motion of Finbeiner, supported by Cook. Discussion to have bills presented in advance of meeting not at the meeting. Approved by Finkbeiner, Cook, and Jerkatis. Rejected by McCrumb and Lippert. Motion carried. Presented payroll checks for payment in the amount of $7,403.17. Motion made by Jerkatis, supported by Lippert. Approved by: Jerkatis, Cook, Lippert, and Finkbeiner. Rejected by McCrumb. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Jerkatis and accepted by all. Old business/New business: MAP meeting requested by Cathy Strickland-Community Design Workshop to be held on March 8, 2006 in East Lansing. MAP meeting scheduled attendance for Mary Cook, Bob Lippert, Gordon Wells - March 16, 2006. Motion made by Jerkatis, supported by Finkbeiner to approved attendance at $79.00 each. Approved by all. Motion carried. Site Plan Review request; denied at this time until a Zoning Administrator is hired. Motion by Finkbeiner to go into closed session at 9:30 p.m., sup­ by Cook. ported Lippert abstained. Approved by all motion carried. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. Present: McCrumb, Jerkatis, Cook, and Finkbeiner • • and Lippert. Request to pay Kathleen Hayward, Recording Secretary Check #8511 in the amount of $626.85. Motion made by Lippert to approve, supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion carried. Finkbeiner agreed to rescind his motion and requested payables to be received by Wednesday am before the Board meeting for review. Motion by Finkbeiner to approve accounts payable void­ ing check 8522 in the amount of $372.67/Factory Direct and check 8511 in the amount of $626.85 as it was previously approved. Total amount • • approved $39,587.96. Supported by Jerkatis. Approved by alL Motion carried. There being no further business, motion made by Finkbeiner, supported by Cook to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Approved by all. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Complete text of all minutes may may be read at the Township Hall dur­ ing regular business hours. Next up for both TK and Caledonia is the Division 2 regional tournament hosted by Battle Creek Pennfield at Notke's Bowl in Battle Creek this Friday and Saturday. Singles competi­ tion is on Friday and team competition on Saturday. 06625745 N Sb '*1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21,2006/ Page 15 % nother big school beats TK in non-conference play A sS Sb. X :Q\ Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty boys’ basketball coach Lance Laker was happy to have some tougher non-con­ ference opponents on the schedule this season. Hopefully those three con­ tests against Class A oppo­ nents will help the Trojans tournament come time, because they haven’t helped TK’s record in the regular season. The Trojans fell for the third time in three tries to a Class A non-conference foe Friday night, when the Forest Hills Central Rangers topped TK in Middleville 69-49. The Rangers jumped on the Trojans early, outscoring them by ten points, 24-14, in the first quarter. Forest Hills Central then held on for its -45? •• s': Hl VILLAGE of CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes in February 13, 2006 Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 PM by President, Williamson. Present: Hahn, Maviglia, Williamson, Erskine, Harrison & Ayers. Peabody, Absent: Mulvihill, Bierlein. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Add item #7 to New Business, and Managers report will include Enhancement Grant. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): none. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Hahn, supported by Erskine. All yeas, motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Written Correspondence:' Paul Engineers Report: Galdes briefed us on Glen Valley #6-the contractors have started work, inspections will also start. Township Liaison Report: The Township accepted the Villages bid to purchase the Fire Barn. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission approved a Clock Tower at the Village Centre. Committee Reports: Village Manager’s Report: Ayers asked the Council to con­ sider filing a Downtown Enhancement grant for the downtown area to coincide with the Main Street reconstruction •Il project in 2007. Fleis & VandenBrink gave us a quote for the application. Scott made a motion to delay action, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. Also, Ayers informed the Council that their will be an opportunity for the Village resi­ dents to dispose of their Hazardous Waste at the Kentwood site in June and October. More information will be published in the April Newsletter. • • »*0SteR; V II •"1 artiw «:ir : :i -X27& ■'(IB HIIIP . . 101#* 10* 10* u f • * if I 4 1 '•J Ml \\ - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA *1 . ^7? _ sixth victory of the season by outscoring the Trojans 32-22 in the second half. That six victories is twice the number the 3-13 Trojans have currently. The Trojans still have a few more chances this sea­ son, including big games this week in Middleville against Lakewood Tuesday night and Caledonia on Friday. Ryan Sisson had 15 points for the Trojans in their loss to the Rangers, while Jason Blain and Isaac Thaler each added ten points. Thaler also had nine rebounds to lead the Trojans on the glass. The Rangers had four players finish in double-fig­ ures, led by Kevin Banner's 13 points. Chad Parkes added 12 points for FHC, and Alvaro Aquado and ^ii 5'^ President’s Report: Old Business; New Business: 1. R06-01 Resolution to Accept the Resignation of PC Member-Mortensen. Motion by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All Yeas, motion carried. 2. IDigital Record Management-Motion by Maviglia, supported •i* by Hahn, to approve Phase II & III. All yeas, motion carried. 3. 006-02 Ordinance to Amend Miscellaneous Regulations for the Village’s Tree Ordinance. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. / 4. R06-03 R06-03 Resolution Approving the Purchase, Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the President & Clerk to Complete Transaction for 230 Maple St. Motion to approve by Erskine, supported by Maviglia. All Yeas, motion car­ ried. CDBG-Motion by 5. supported Williamson, by Maviglia to approve the letter written by Ayers to request $100,000 for Main Street, and use the allocated $96,000 for the Paul Henry Trail. All Yeas, motion carried. 6. Treasurer’s Salary-Motion supported by Erskine, by Maviglia to increase Treasurers salary back up to $2500.00 All Yeas, motion carried. 7. R06-04 Resolution to Appoint Member to Capital Committee. Improvement Motion to approve appointment of Harrison to committee by Erskine, supported by Hahn. All Yeas, motion carried. Public comment: none. Council Comments: and discussions Questions regarding new building at 230 Maple. Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. - Motion by Erskine, sup­ ported by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06626029 i Attention Irving Township Residents: A special meeting will be held at the township hall, 3425 Wing Rd, on Thursday 2/23/06 at 6:30 PM to discuss the r following: Recommendation by MTA to seek an attorney on the township's behalf with regard to Cost Recovery r Ordinance and fire service. General discussion TTES fire service/contract. Persons with disabilities that need special assistance please contact Clerk Carol Ergang at 269-948-8893. Z $ a? % J Submitted by Kathee Pierce Supervisor, IrvingL Township 06626213 The Trojan’s Ryan Sisson sails in towards the basket in the first quarter of TK’s non-conference loss to Forest |qj||S Qentra| Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tommy Maatman had 11 each. The Trojans bring a 2-8 O- K Gold Conference mark into their contest with Caledonia on Friday night. • Caledonia AYSO looking for a few volunteers for spring The spring season is right around the corner for the Caledonia AYSO soccer program and additional volunteer parents are needed to make it a success. Regional Commissioner Jim House says, “AYSO soccer is a great youth program oriented to developing chil­ dren through soccer. It’s also a very rewarding way for parents to participate in ways suited to their own talents, interests and time.” Two critical areas that need volunteers are field setup and House. Without new people heJp iayout referees, says three or four to step up and and paint our field lines we may not have them done before the first spring game,” said House. “This is a fairly simple task that takes some time initially 44 to get done and then needs recoating every two weeks.” The program has all the equipment to do the job, but not enough manpower to get it done anymore. House added, “We only have five certified referees and three no longer have any kids in the program. We have only added one new adult referee in the past two or three years. If no new refer­ ees are added, the older age division teams may have to start playing all their games out of town. “Becoming a referee is a great way for the parent who played soccer or any sport in high school to contribute to the program without having to make the time commit­ ment that coaching takes. Those parents are at the games already and we need them on the field.” AYSO provides a one day or two evening training course in the basics of being a referee with all the equip­ ment and a uniform. New referees would begin at the U10 age level. The local group also needs a Referee Administrator, an Auditor, a Picture Day concessions Coordinator, workers, 1-2 Assistant Coach Administrators, 2-3 Coach a Tournament Trainers, Coordinator and a Sponsor Developer. “We welcome all the help we can get,” added House. “Everyone can contribute and make this program an even greater success. We don’t want anyone left out.” Anyone who can help is asked to please call House at 891-8382, Carla Boyum at 891-9903, Carri Briggs at 891-2094 or Sandra Bickford at 891-2891 within the next two weeks, TK’s Blake Johnson flips the ball up towards the basket in the first half Friday night against Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Kent County - Michigan 2006 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Dates Tuesday: Monday: Tuesday: March 7th, 2006 Org Meeting - 9:00 AM March 13, 2006 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM March 14, 2006 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only! For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 10th, 2006 The 2006 Kent County Equilization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Tentative Ratio Estimated Multiplier Agricultural: Commercial: 46.12 1.0841 47.57 Industrial: Residential: 45.56 1.0511 1.0975 1.0328 48.41 Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stob 06625741 z PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A draft copy of components of its Annual Agency Plan documents will be available 2/21/2006 for public review at the Housing Commission office located at 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 269-795-7715 for an appoint­ ment. All comments received prior to finalization of the plan will be taken into consideration. In addition, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the main office of Lincoln Meadow Apartments. 06626072 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 21, 2006 Troians dominate Division 2 district tournaments by Brett Bremer Sports Editors Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia's varsity wrestling teams both got what they had hoped for going into Thursday night’s Division 2 team district tournament at Rogers High School. The Trojans got a district championship trophy, and the Fighting Scots got some rest. TK dominated the team district tournament, topping the Scots 66-6 in the semifi­ nal then disposing of Byron Center 61-9 in the final. Thornapple Kellogg’s Billy Bird (front) fights to spin away from Caledonia’s Bob Reed during their 152pound bout Thursday night. Bird scored a 4-0 decision to end TK’s 66-6 victory over the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Brett Bremer) XVJLOVVZ ~ 1V1U11JVJ, .-JSSxSS Tucker Bowerman, Kyle Dalton, John Wallace, Justin Lewis, Mark Brown, Scott a Jj8gw.w F ft -r,-: tar r See wrestling, pg. 19 rJ55— V.- ’ K M S*—* : s -C ■ ■■ ____ Ax- The Trojans’ Mark Brown (top) controls Caledonia’s Ryan DeVries in the first peri­ od of their 135-pound bout Thursday night at Rogers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) & J r I ■- M JTIONIHC WA vs>. i| T3?; - 1 liiiii z •? --i* ::-- ? ^>***^- -A? tj——"S -- Ms EBB rt-c - *■' 'i-< Mr hi -W '-W AA®**^*^ * "z1 §=> ■? 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Middleville February 21, 2006 Will the Middleville AYSO close down? by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Only about a dozen people have responded to the urgent need of the Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization for more volun­ teer help. The local group had hoped to fill the vacant positions by Feb. 10. The soccer group has scheduled an informational meeting for anyone interested in helping Middleville AYSO from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 28. at the Thomapple Township Fire Station. The Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization will be closing down after the spring 2006 season, with no Spring sports sign-ups held at TK More than 250 students signed up for spring sports on Feb. 15 at an assembly at Thornapple Kellogg High School.Sports on the sspring roster are girls soccer, softball and golf. Boys tennis and baseball and track for boys and girls also fills the schedule. Signing up for spring sports may make winter melt away faster. new registrations being taken in APril- un,ess enough volunteers can be found to con­ tinue operations. Middleville Regional Commissioner Erin McNutt says part of the problem is the success of the program. The Middleville AYSO soccer league has enjoyed phenomenal success in pro­ viding area young people a fun, fair and safe soccer pro­ gram. McNutt says, “The success has been so great that in the last two years, the league has experienced a 40 percent growth rate and is now serv­ ing more than 600 players. This year the league offered 984 games to 82 local teams and many more visiting teams from surrounding regions.” This exceptional growth rate, however, is part of the reason for its demise. The American Youth Soccer Organization is. by charter, an all-volunteer organization. The number of volunteers needed recently to offer the program has not kept up with the rise in participation. That, coupled with the departure of volunteers as their children grow out of the program, has resulted in a critical shortage of key positions necessary to continue the program. Local AYSO organizers hope the informational meet­ ing on Feb. 28 will help the interested but undecided par­ ents of soccer players to step up to fill the needs of the organization so that it can continue to promote soccer to area young people. The local AYSO group needs an assistant regional commissioner, field coordi­ nator and an assistant field coordinator, two referee coordinators, a registrar, a CVPA (volunteer advocate,) sponsorship coordinator, pur­ chaser. publicity coordinator, assistant scheduler and an assistant coach administrator. Many of these positions arc administrative in nature; soccer knowledge is not nec­ essary in order to be effec­ tive. Many of the positions require only a few hours per week during the season. Every position has training and support opportunities. 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(517)204-0600 LARGE STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT: 10'x24', great location on M-37 in Caledonia. Priced right! Call Keith @(616)891-5555. ___________________________ FOR SALE: 3 bedroom farm house in the town of Alto, New furnace, shingles, windows & water heater. Ineludes appliances. Priced at appiiana $89,900. (616)765-3133 PRINT PLUS- Your printing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 9459105. topped them the Saturday before for O-K Gold Conference championships. Wednesday, Glen topped the Bulldogs’ Jessup A KING SIZE pillow top Camacho with an escape in mattress set, new in original deluxe includes the second overtime session | wrapper; at 189 pounds At 215, Hrame- C°st $1450 sacrifice $350. (616)366-2709 Derrick pinned Brad Baker 3:51 into their match. HEAD­ STYLE AMISH Derrick Brock was one of BOARD and queen pillow five Trojans to win champi­ top mattress, New never $275 sell must onships Saturday at individ­ used; ual district tournament. The (616)291-1672 Trojans have nine total FIREWOOD MAPLE AND wrestlers advancing to this some cherry; $50 a level Saturday’s Division 2 truck haul. load, you regional hosted by Reeths- (269)948-7921 Puffer in Muskegon. HOUSE FULL OF FURNI ­ Caledonia’s strategy to save TURE: Everything must go! something for the individual (All items less then 2mos. tournament netted the Scots old). Bedrooms, great room, three champions and six total dining, kitchen, living room. regional qualifiers. Solid Oak and Man ogany, beds. Too much to list. new Derrick Brock (215), Young (160), Munjoy (275), | Cost^$8,000. WHl samfice for Dalton (112), and Lewis $2,500/best. 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Thursday■ WILDWOOD 2003 5TH WHEEL: 25', living & dining room slide-out, sleeps 6, fur­ nace, A/C., 2 ceiling vents w/covers, awning spare tire blacktop road, electric and telephone, natural gas, FORD 1998 EXPLORER: Ed­ driveway and cleared site. die Bauer Edition. Loaded, $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 red w/tan trim, full power, month, 11% land contract, 4WD, 91k miles. Leather, www.northemlandcompanew tires, new brakes. Mint ny.com, Northern Land condition. Caledonia area, Company, 1-800-968-3118. $7,990 (616)891-2277. MONDAV B_&B NIGHT.,, 2 BURRITOS ... $11.95 X Recreation Automotive BUNKMATTRESSES, (125) earned the Trojans SLEIGH BED: queen cherry BEDS, FUTONS IN CALE * titles. Tyler McCoy (140), WOod with pillowtop mat- DONIA: Twins $79 each nipfp- Onppn nillnwtnn set Justin Maxim (119), and | tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 PlllowtoP set $388; Bunkbeds, wood or thc were Cook (130) ___ r-______________ ~a„ TEMPERPEDIC STYLE metal; Crossroads Bedding Fighting Scots' champs. 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The all-time winningest only other team at Hamilton (No dogs please). $695 plus FAIRVIEW Bulldog, Brent Mencarejli, CONCRETE earned Byron Center’s only with multiple district chaml lt area CONSTRUCTION: poured (616)891-1840 walls & flat work. Quality other victory of the match by, pions Saturday. workmanship. Licensed & pin at 135 pounds. APARTMENT-LARGE 3 insured. Free competitive BEDROOM: 1 1/2 baths, bids. (616)893-5403 (No dogs please). $675 plus utilities, M-50/I-96 Alto area GUTTER LEAF GUARD: (616)891-1840 We install several styles of Saturday Hours! leaf protection for your gut­ Professional Services! CALEDONIA - No Deposit! ter & downspout system, Great Product Selections! Act now. Big and sharp one one for every problem & & two bedroom apartments budget. Before you sign a. www.caledoniavisioncenter.com in the country (M-37 and high priced contract with the 84th). $495-$595. Very pri- big city ftrms, get a price vate, enclosed garage with from us. We've served this opener. Broadview Country area since 1959. • BLEAM 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Estates. Call John McCleve, EAVESTROUGHING 891-2222, x233. Smith-Dia- (269)945-0004 mond Realty, Caledonia Of­ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Real Estate fice. Middle Villa Inn CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT OR ATTIC! Turn extra and unwanted items into cash! Advertise 8ara8'e sales, yard sales, sales, and porch miscellaneous items with ads in one of our publications. Call (269) 945-9554 for rates. MIDDLEVILLE: 3 bedroom ----------------------------------------- ; house with garage in village, FOR SALE: 3 lots ranging $725/mo plus utilities & de- from 2.5 to 3.5 acres on pnvate drive. Priced between posit. Call (616)690-7706. Hastings $35,000-$42,000. THORN-BARRY APART- area. Comer of Irving & MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Heath Rd. 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At that point, the Scots cut their losses and started to prepare for Saturday’s individual district tournament at Hamilton.. “I was pleased with the Brock boys,” said Lehman. “They just kept going and kept coming.” The Trojans built a 57-0 lead, which included a pin for Dan Lydy over the Scots' Sam 125 Nietlieng at pounds, before Tylor Cook scored the Scots’ lone victo­ ry with a pin at 140. Caledonia ends the year with a dual meet record of 20-7. TK is now 28-10 in duals for the season. The Trojans built a 39-0 lead in their championship Part of Lehman’s pleasure with the Brock boys was that Glen and Derrick both earned victories over Byron who d Center wrestlers For Sale I ■* r - ii X. 1 * Mi •Jk. •* £ '7 . ”■ Sunday Brunch ioam -2PM ADULTS s 1 3.95, SENIORS s 1 1.95, CHILDREN s5.95 Rated one of Michigan's top resorts of 2005 Poi nte 1 1456 MARSH RD. SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 1 -888-GUN-LAKE Inn $ Restaurant WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM ’WK- �MM* Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. 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AAY. ■ k •Tv-■• • ...4^ zA-Ax.A k ..&&' 1 $vi? w k ' ■■ aaa^a Kaa.. ma •'7;k'-;W : }■j ^5 1 • Z* r# \ ^- •-W w ■7A' M .. w AiZ^ vW-kx,. . <-* ■' w-AM 7 7: m.eE;. S' I • 1 11^ �-*- —• ..-- g-j—-M. - •- -. •7 - • - f - - / SM public Utxa* J Hastings Hasting 5 MV I __________— •a,- i ►Vi. i ------ r--*- am New# ••J J A ■ juSL Ma. A a A — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ! .oW r A WISTINGb Ml WUOO-*o« Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 9/February 28, 2006 134th year Troians make up for early mistakes at Lowell I xlT 1T toi lift f n inim e iil ’Sfil )J erf) >niwol iG erti >nbeV/ ‘ Z1 MT1 iGh med £ .nwob MJ ■ >rf oJil ?. onup IT od) £0 fli EfrnA mce) erlT > jnioq erfi to qol nbeW iatoUa lewoJ :rfj erf) bnuoq Plenty of Trojans will be by Brett Bremer walking on air this week. Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg sen­ Young just happened to be ior Travis Young’s feet did­ the one who got to take in the n’t hit the mat for almost half team victory in from the a minute after going through middle of the mat. Billy Bird won for TK, 5the line for handshakes with the Lowell Red Arrows-fol­ 2 over Lowell's Eric Dean at 152 pounds. Scott Brown lowing TK's 32-31 victory in the Division 2 regional finals topped Lowell's Stephen Kerr 20-5 at 145 pounds. Wednesday night. TK’s Brock brothers, Glen James Smith earned a 16-9 and Derrick picked him up in decision over Justin Boss at 140. In the 135-pound a bear hug and didn't let him match, TK's Mark Brown down. Young will probably feel defeated Timothy Gingerich like he’s walking on air for '9-6. TK was fighting from quite some time, at least until the Trojans step on the mats behind all night, after Lowell in Battle Creek’s Kellogg took surprising pins in both Arena for the Division 2 the 275- and 103-pound team quarterfinals Friday matches, Lowell’s Dominic Doyle against Linden. The Trojans erased a 16- happened to end up on top point deficit over the course after rolling on the TK’s of the final five matches to Mike Munjoy in the 275top the Red Arrows pound match, and scored the Wednesday. Young pin 2:39. Munjoy was leadstretched a 5-4 lead over ing the match 4-1 before he caught underneath Lowell’s John Fleet to 9-4 in was the third period of their 160- Doyle, At 103 pounds, TK's pound bout to end the night. the GUEST PARENTS I0ME RENTS I X V -J The Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team celebrates its regional championship Wednesday night at Lowell. The Trojans earned a 32-31 come-from-behind victory over the host Red Arrows in the championship match, and will head to Battle Creek this Friday night to take on Linden in the Division 2 quarterfinals at Kellogg Arena. The Division 2 quarterfinals are scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bowerman Tucker got caught a little high on Tyler Jack’s body and had his head tucked under and his shoul­ ders pressed to the mat 3:31 into their bout. Bowerman was leading that match 7-0 before the pin. “We had a couple of kids not win tonight that probably should have, but that’s what a team does. Other kids can step up,” said TK head coach Tom Lehman, who likely See wrestling, pg. 16 I < I w,-*•<*■ .. \ a ■ A - u‘ * > ww - >“-— SVILLE TO -• > ...... *<*/*-£• <*✓ V- sriT iO wen io HbH S 2BW .tneve T moil It 92IB1 IlBri M MV lerfT um i Ik-/ i Uta IT .1 tM4 The dedication of the new Orangeville Township Hall on Sunday, Feb. 26 was a real community event. Here Boy Scouts from Troop 50 prepare to raise the flag at the new hall. *’ - ■T.'.'&S % •f-w i'- Orangeville ' I Hall dedicated The flag flies free at the new Orangeville Township Hall. The flag is one that has flown over the nation’s capitol building. O I L.IWWt ^ta—v- ■*Wiir' r* * * * * * Caledonia Supt arraigned in Ionia by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Community Caledonia School Superintendent Wes VanDenburg was arraigned at the Ionia County District Court last week for a misde­ meanor and felony charge for obtaining cash under false pretenses. During the arraignment, attorney, VanDenburg’s Christopher Yates, told Judge Raymond Voet that VanDenburg would "stand mute on the charges" and a not guilty plea then would be entered on his behalf. Voet scheduled the preliminary hearing for March 14, one day after VanDenburg is to appear at the 63rd District Court in Kent County on similar charges. VanDenburg was employed as superintendent of the Belding School District from 2001 to 2003, prior to joining the Caledonia school system. He is accused of taking approxi­ mately $1,500 under false pretenses from cash reim­ bursements from the school system. In Kent County, VanDenburg, who is on unpaid administrative leave, is facing one charge of embezzlement and one charge of accepting money Wes VanDenburg under false pretenses brought forth by the Kent County Attorney’s Prosecuting office. If convicted, VanDenburg could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the value of the property taken for each charge. Though still officially employed by the Caledonia School District, during last month's due process hearing with the school board, to VanDenburg agreed resign prior to trial proceed­ ings. Upon leaving the Ionia County Courthouse, VanDenburg said, "1 need to be held accountable for things in error, (but there) never has been any criminal intent. I I In This Issue • Thornapple Township Planning recommends denial of rezoning • Local martial artist earns position on national team • Scots and Trojans combined sending ten to the Palace • Caledonia welcomes area soldiers’ . return I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006 •It Porter Hills names GVSU o fficiaI as board chair Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services has a new chairman of its board of directors. He is James R. Moyer, Grand Valley State University's assistant vice president for facilities plan­ ning. With more than 30 years of program and project man­ agement experience in facili­ ty development, Moyer will help steer Porter Hills through its continuing expan­ sion in living options and services for older adults. Dave Douma, president of Porter Hills, said he “wel­ comes James as our new board chair, on behalf of the Porter Hills family. We value his vast experience in facili­ ties planning, particularly as Ik PfS James FL Moyer we continue to explore meth­ ods of fulfilling needs of older adults in our communi­ Caledonia American Legion #305 O MARCH/APRIL Food Events ; / Legion Lent All-You Fish Frys Can-Eat Mar. 3"1 Mar. 1 (P Mar. 17"1 ■P ? Mar. 24"’ Mar. 31” £0< Apr. 7th Apr. 14th / All start at 5:30 p.m. till close ~ Cost $8.00 06626419 i r i 'i j J ty by filling gaps in service between residential living and end of life care.” Among the projects Moyer and Porter Hills will be reviewing in the months ahead include developing three Greenhouse skilled nursing and assisted living communities in Caledonia and Grand Rapids Township. Porter Hills, which recent­ ly observed its 35th anniver­ sary, recently opened its sixth retirement community, Station Creek, for lowincome seniors in Caledonia. * l I Annie Jr. is TK MS musical Oklahoma! pre-order tickets deadline set Pre-order ticket forms are available for the March 9, 10 and 11 performances of “Oklahoma!” at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The deadline to turn in ticket forms and money is Friday, March 3. Performances . of Oklahoma! are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 9. 10 and 11. Ticket prices are $5 per person. Copies of the advanced ticket order form are available on the Thornapple Kellogg web site, www.tk.kl2.mi.us. Click on the high school and there is a link to the form. | The little orphans are workiing hard for the very tough Miss Hannigan and director Laura Oprea as they rehearse for the performance of Annie Jr. on Friday, March 17. KaleY Jachim as Miss Hannigan towers over the cowering orphans, Barbara Burger, Ashley Glennand Lauren Borrink in the center and Ashleigh Tussey, Crysltal Scholma, Anna Hauschild as Annie, Katie Nesbitt and Sandy Campbell. n Days Guaranteed Satisfaction. Guaranteed Style. TM Mon. - Fri: •5 < 9-9 5. 1 & w 8-5 11-4 Saturday: Sunday: fl Yankee Springs denies request to vacate alley by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board last Thursday evening denied a request to vacate an alley in the Penasee Park Plat, A group of residents was on hand to discuss the issue. After the public hearing. members of the board decid­ ed to uphold their policy of not vacating alleys in plotted plats within the township. This issue has moved on to circuit court for a decision. In other businesses the trustees formally accepted the resignation of Robert Lippert from the Yankee Springs Board of Zoning Appeals. He was then sworn in to his new position as zon­ ing administrator and Last chance to nominate someone for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation nears as the March 10 approaches. The TAEF has honored someone from the area for his or her contributions to the community for several years. Members of the founda­ tion’s board are seeking input from the community about nominees, who must be residents of the Thornapple-Kellogg School District. Anyone may nom­ inate an individual who has enriched the lives of men, women and children in the Thomapple Kellogg area by acting as a leader who has worked to meet the needs of the local community. Send names and informa­ tion to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, in care of Barb Dykstra, Program Committee, P.O. Box 40, Middleville, Mi. 49333. Nominations should include information about the person, reason for nomi­ nation, and a biographical sketch (family, occupation, organization or activity.) enforcement officer. The next regular meeting of the Yankee Springs » Township Board is on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Members of the Yankee Springs Board have begun meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month, when there is more business to consider. Meet the Staff T w- Call anytime for $in a News classified ads Ph: 616 891 8191 9323 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia, MI Next to Movie Gallery & McDonalds 269-945-9554 or §> § cn 1-800-870-7085 Deadline for submitting nominations is March 10. The final selection will be made by the TAEF Board. An honors banquet will be held in September. The Mission of the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Thomapple area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the com­ munity. gbNTEMPO MLON & SAY »- ScVS * I have been a hairstylist for fourteen years. I am a Master Designer specializing in hair color and I en joy all aspects of our industry. The best thing about my job is making people happy. I feel very blessed to have a job 1 enjoy and to work w ith such a wonderful staff at Contempo Salon. J Mftj Tan at Contempo - State of the Art Tanning Lotion Specials NEW OPl Mexico Collection - Beautiful Colors I tn si S S i O< /ALOn inc' ^)NTEMPO J^I.ON Caledonia Village Centre *891-1093 Contempo Kids Cutting Studio Now av aikihlc for xour Children • . ►l * • > > • > > t t /. • HI M ' .'M’........ L i > i»i * »>»>•» ............. A • / i W & Caled TAEF annual citizen reat Clips award to be given Open » I He^* $ i® |t!wk IkW'’ nd i- Ikatdp®!’ I” 3® isi i. HIM or-'; I? a i’FREEi J1 I I �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006/ Page 3 Ml f Toys of Kids winners honored Cranes winging way to Japan The paper cranes The paper cranes festooning fourth graders Erin Sxheidel, Lilly Battiata, Jordan Marcy and Maki Agostini have been packed up and are now winging their way to Japan. The girls worked hard to help create more than 1000 origami paper cranes following their reading of Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes. The girls have also taken their origami skills taught them by Melissa Sabri and taught fifth graders how to make i i cranes. Thornapple Township Planning recommends denial of rezoning ‘* T . U' 1 ** K by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission last week recommended denial of a request made in January to rezone 40 acres on Moe Road from agriculture resi­ dential to rural residential. This parcel previously was owned by the Thornapple Kellogg School District. 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The commission had tabled the issue in January to get more information. A letter from the BarryEaton District Health Department detailed prob­ lems with the soils on the parcel that would make adding almost 20 home sites problematical if the zoning changes were allowed. Following discussion, the commission voted to sent the rezoning request on to the members of the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees with a recommendation to deny the request. The Township Board’s next meeting is scheduled for March 13 at 7 p.m. The commission approved a two-year extension of the gravel mining operation on M-37. Close examination is being kept on water levels in the test wells. The commission also approved the proposed site plan Middleville for Hardware after discussion about delays leading up to the February meeting. The site plan was approved with the understanding that the Michigan Department of Transportation will require that the driveway be paved. The owners are to make no changes to the site, including signs, without first submitting a site plan for review. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20. Students at Thornapple at __ helped make Christmas a little brighter for children in County. Barry Barry Countybixtn ^raders^ Sami Wielenga and Kim Hodges created the win­ ning posters in the 2005 Toys for Barry County Kids campaign. SPRING B Curls Gone Wild! GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! co CD CM. <0 £' !-y-- Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. ■ YOUJ? FVU Call 945-9554 for more information. __ _______ CALEDO 'Salon. Inc. g L/ite Colour & Superb Stp/e 9954 CHERRY VALLEY, t Ml 49316 • (616) 891-1272 Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs * JI DeKok r REALTY 126 E. 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Gas/Electric, city water & sewer. Land contract terms available. www.grar.com #545942 a " IR W WR’ 1 *| J_ X| RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE 4.91 acres - approx. 5900-E Parmalee Rd. • Beautiful wooded and secluded • Hurry only 2 parcels left • Only $49,900. www.grar.com #542681 10 acres - approx. 5900-A. Parmalee Rd. • Partially wooded and rolling with revines • Ready to build on • One of 2 parcels still available • $59,900. www.grar.com #542684 06626341 < < 4 J �Page 4 The Sun and News. Middleville. February 28 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Liling Church - Serving a Liling Lord Morning Worship.................................................... 9J0a.m. Fellowship Tunc ......................................... 10:35 a.m Sunday School.....................................................'.1050a.m Evening Praise .................. ........................ 6-00 p.m WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .600 p.m 616-698-8104 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor Dr Drum F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles I AW walks, One faith BRICHTSI Church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE .M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Douglas G. Beason, Visitation id Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . .... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs ........................ .... 6:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... ,5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Wednesday, March I • Adi Wednesday - 7 pm Worship Service Joel 2:1-2,12-17, Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 Sunday, March 5 • Presence - First Sunday in I>ent Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 f l_ R I A N Loving God, Loving People Connection K/ub for 'Kids' of all apes 10:00-10:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm (urrenllv meehne at Duncan lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Ave, Caledonia Nmy avMIe tfvouphout fveryone t; u/ekane Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor f.i www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 IN THE ZONE 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED H Live in Harmony With God 9:30a, 11:OOa www.CornerChurch.org 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service....... 10:00 o.m. Evening Worship Service ....... 6:00 p.m. •A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 * 9t» * ’ r ♦ I ♦ / I / Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 *0 Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor « ‘Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Peace Church 4 Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8 30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6.00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616)891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church ,,rrt _ r' ■' r ....................- I wtf I - The Family of God for All People Saturday.... 4:00 pm Sunday....... 9:30 am Hfr i< Ei 1 11 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............ 10:30 a m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) * Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary', 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. * UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Office: (616) 891-7910 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH •____________ ;CherryVXlley 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Leighton Church Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 ________________ www.ca ledon i a u me .ore Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 ww w leightonchurch.org Office 616-891-8688 Mass Times: Contemporary M Worship ................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship.............................................6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 8684)391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) <1 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 159 131 st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 CHURCH A Church for today 's world Spirit-filled family Church. Vfc Sunday Morning Worship ..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Al) Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. wF' ft? Pastor Robert Gerke A Place for Family & Friends Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue and Sunday School Nunery available during sen-ices 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 Community Church fit* 9 45am Bible Studies 10 AM Sunday Morning ^^^^c KRISTIAN CHRISTIAN REFORMED 11 00am - Contemporary SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Lakeside A Place of Refuge the best * day ofyour week 8 30am - Traditional www.stpaulcalcdonia.orK ,,»New Life 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Irving) @ St. Paul Lutheran Church J J (Efte (Bib (Eime jftletbobist €burd) Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street in Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev. David I Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http.//www churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org M-37 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES V 9:15 A.M Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion ‘Sunday Sunday 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m • First Friday Mass 6 p m Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a m. mile off i Make 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Micb. Rev Fr. Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you 're at. CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Sunday Senices TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL GUN L.AM.E COMMUNITY ............................. 11:00 a.m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 4934K Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Pastor: Clint Cozier ................................ 6:00 p.m. .............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 4 Church with a can ng heart for our community and the world' RR E SB V Evening Worship Youth Group:....... Cl p m. .... 600 Sunday Worship ..............................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During (he School Year) -Jt-z;! ................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................. www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday School.... o Morning Worship ... 11.00 a.m. Ret' E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 CALEDONIA Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! (10 .... 9:45 a.m. 908 w. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship....................... ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........... ..............11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class . . . . .............. 11:00 a.m. ■6 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Sunday School................................. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ?? Middleville Wesleyan Church Frank Snyder. Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, AasL Pastor/Youth & „ Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.ora Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m WAYFARER. COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School's cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.orz WHITNEYVILLE Bible church •J If 71 1 V ■.J 1 ilts. nl l j •IM. 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 89b "The Church where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia Sunday School ............................................... .9:30 o.m. Sunday Morning Worship ...................................... 10:30 o.m. Sunday Evening Worship ........................................ 600 p.m. Family Supper ...........................................................5.45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.............................................6 30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study .................... 700 p.m. 616-698-8 •II 1 Rev. Thomas Slays, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor. Assoc. Pastor Pastor Paul M. Hillman “I Website: whitneyvillebible.ofg iDj Li' �- The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006/ Page 5 •II Lenten season begins March 1 at local churches I c .4 0 Q-' 113 K $ _ w5l k. •c M.K X ft r •> IS ■ i* ’e l si , tnn * tWi 1*1 I »!* ar* by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The observation of the penitential season of Lent begins in churches in this area on Ash Wednesday, March 1. Local congregations will prepare in various ways lead­ ing up to the celebration of Easter on April 16. Woodgrove Parish: A pancake dinner will launch the season obser­ vance at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Road, at 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 1. Donations will be accept­ ed for the dinner. Sausages and pancakes will be cooked by the Woodgrove Men's Breakfast Group. The dinner will be fol­ lowed by a brief Service of Imposition of Ashes at 7 p.m. in the Woodgrove sanc­ tuary. Other Lenten activities at will Woodgrove Parish include a sermon series "From Barrenness to New Life" by Pastor Roberta Shaffer, Secret Prayer Partners and Blessings Tree, a Good Friday Taize Service, outdoor sunrise service (location to be announced), and traditional Easter wor­ ship with special music at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call 269-948-2733. Woodgrove Parish is located between Hastings and Lake Odessa on Coats Grove Road. Worship services are at 10 a.m., with church school and youth mission activities from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Orangeville: At St. Francis Episcopal Church, 11850 West 9 Mile Road, Orangeville, the Ash Wednesday service March 1 begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. During Lent, the sermons given by the Reverend Barbara Wilson will center on humility. Hastings: Lent begins at Grace Lutheran Church with sup­ per and worship on Ash Wednesday, March 1. A pre­ pared supper will be offered at 6 and Holy Communion begins at 7 p.m. Worship includes for those who wish to receive it, the imposition of ashes in the form of a cross on the fore­ head. The ashen cross is a mark of mortality and the need for Lenten renewal as in preparation of the celebra­ tion of the resurrection of the Lord. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 E. North St. four blocks east of North Broadway, across from the Tendercare Nursing Home. Caledonia Spirit of Life Lutheran Church - WELS meets for worship at Cross Creek Charter Academy on the corner of Kalamazoo and 76th Street. The church office is at 9809 Cherry Valley Ave., Suite . B in Caledonia. Call Pastor Bart Brauer at 616-891-2004 for THOKB I II1 ■***' ■IX .ashdtd------ f IIX ill ■ 5 r MB to*-. ■ r/ Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! more information. The church will have Wednesday night Lenten services beginning at 7 p.m. on March 1,8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5. The Lenten theme is “Show and Tell Lent”, and each week's service will include an object lesson on Jesus’ suffering and death. Maundy Thursday service will be April 13 at 7 p.m. and Good Friday service will be April 14 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday service will be April 16 at 10 a.m. with a meal fol­ lowing the service. Valley Cherry Presbyterian meeting at the Duncan Lake Middle School will journey through Narnia on Sundays during Lent. Services are at 10:30 a.m. preceded by a continental breakfast including Turkish delight at 10 a.m. On March 5 the sermon is “Created in God's Image.” On March 12 the sermon is “A War not of our Choosing.” On March 19 the sermon is “Where we go wrong.” On March 26 the sermon is “Our choice and our Destiny.” —' On April 2 the sermon is “A Deep Magic.” On April 9 the sermon is “A Deeper Magic.” On April 16 the sermon is The King who lives beyond Death.” 1 ,ake Duncan Lake Middle School is at the corner of Kraft and Johnson. Call 616891-7910 for more informa­ tion. Caledonia United Methodist Church at 250 Vine Street has planned a series of sermons by Revered James Hodge during Lent. Ash Wednesday, On March 1 he will speak on Ash Wednesday.” On Sunday, March 5 the title of his sermon is “Presence.” On Sunday, March 12, the title of the sermon is “Service. On Sunday, March 19, the title of the sermon is PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH connecting an ancientfaith to the modern world LEWIS LENTEN SERMON SERIES - Journey titrough NARNIA Match 5 Created in God ’s Image March 12 A War Not of Our Choosing March 19 Where We Go Wrong March 26 Our Choice and Our Destiny April 2 A Deep Magic April 9 A Deeper Magic April 16 The King Who Lives Beyond Death Every week in Lent10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight!) 10:30 am Service Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church meets at Duncan Lake Middle School V * 1 4 49757 Duncan Lake Ave Comer of Kraft & Johnson Caledonia, Ml 49316 M wwk cherryvalleypc. arg (616)891-7910 06626241 <L'S - -.-•’-'•I- -w7- ’ * •V-* <* e. X n •S' x: rf* PRESCHOOL CLASSES NOW ENROLLING y a\ World <r Tiiiw O>ai'1BW 4 •* Ci" •• 1 " .■'x" u.<- Carol Lee Loan Originator 1 •• I*' Infant to age 13 5:30am-ll:30pm 1 Now's a great time to get a loan that fits the home you want. home equity loan, line of MainStreet looks at your situation and works at finding a way to Chi Id Care • Learning Center ,ux 44 • Enriched Child Care (Includes Preschool) • Preschool: featuring Zoophonics & Handwriting Without Tears • Before/After School Care • Summer Care (field trips, activities, fun) • Nutritious meals & snacks served daily 8546 Whitneyville Ave., Alto, MI 49302 (1 block South ol 84th) 616-891-8330 Call Carol to find out how she can help you with a refinancing. mortgage, Loans for Every Home. t jrC * V In ■ H’ 0nfdi Cherry Valle >- 99 - includes the type'of event, time, date and location to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Please include “Attention Patricia” on the cover sheet. Information can be “snail mailed” to J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Include “Attention Patricia” on the envelope. The deadline each week is Tuesday ,by noon for the Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community papers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the list­ ing. This column will be print­ ed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Any church that would like information about the cost of advertising for any of their events may call J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. p.m. Observances on Holy Thursday, April 13 include mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by the transfer of the Holy Eucharist and Adoration from 7:30 p.m. until mid­ night. On Good Friday, April 14 there will be a meatless lunch at 11 a.m. “His Last Days” follows at noon. The celebration of the Lord's passion services begin at 1 p.m. with the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 15 the Easter Vigil begins at 8 p.m. The Easter Sunday mass on April 16 is at 9:30 a.m. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past, the Banner, Reminder and community papers will include on a space available basis a listing of events during this season. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending a listing that 14 1 >r/ “Prayer.” On Sunday, March 26, the title of the sermon is “Gifts.” Gun Lake area Ss Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, at 159 131 Avenue has set the Lent and Easter schedule for this year. Call 269-792-3543 for more information. Masses on Ash Wednesday, March 1 will be at noon and 6:30 p.m. Adoration is at 6:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be on Fridays in Lent at 7 p.m. with confessions to follow. Meatless soup suppers will be on March 10, March 24 and April 7 at 6:30 p.m. A communal penance service is scheduled for Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m. On Palm Sunday, April 9 services are on Saturday, April 8 with a vigil at 4 p.m. and a Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. There will be a mass on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 99 6.040% APR* 15 Year Fixed * Annual Percentage Rate as of 02/23/06 and is subject to change. 06626515 * say yes . 5.875% credit, construction loan, and more. 2 __ 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830 r it ■ § fl 1111 !•'»» * .X •# bl maln/Treet located in Hastings across from K-mart SAVINGS BANK /t^ how we hank here. i| Equal HousingLender^ Mtmbei l 6509 I I____ < �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006 Herman F. McLachlan Sharon K. Moran DUTTON Sharon K. Moran, age 61, of Dutton, passed away Friday, February 10, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Sweet. Survivors include her hus­ band, Jim Moran; daughters, Stacy Gilbert of Allegan, Kim Bush of Caledonia; son. Roger, C. VanWormer of St. Louise; grandchildren. Richard and James Gilbert. Kenneth Termeer, Dale and Kristen Oisten of Allegan, Mitchell, Kyle and Alexa ush of Caledonia; parents, John and Jean Green of Chatsworth, sisters. Sandy Stearns and Renee Roxbury of Hopkins, Michelle Loukas of Chatsworth, GA, Nannette Sweet of Deltona, FL, Robin Beasley of Haysville, OH, Kim Sweet of Ashland,OH. Kelly Sweet of Columbus, OH; brothers, Bill Sweet of Glenwood, NM and Matthew Sweet of Ashland, OH. A memorial service, cele­ bration of life will be held Friday, March 3, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Gaines United Brethren Church, corner of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd Street SE, Gaines Township. James C. Polhemus WELLSTON - James C. Polhemus, age 79, of Wellston, formerly of Middleville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006 at West Shore Community Hospital, Manistee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in WWII and Korea. Mr. Polhemus was born on September 14, 1926 in Middleville, the son of James R. and Ethel May (Churchill) Polhemus. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1944. In school he was on the basketball and football teams. He was married to Artis J. Henning on October 8, 1949 the ________ Parmelee United at L_„ _____ Methodist Church. I intry are d ■> w . \ ? livr^ih. ' lidkf * Villi’V < JJCA1 H.mw Open: 24 hours a day 7 days a week Phone 616-554-1639 3596 76th St. S.E Caledonia, MI 49316 rW Stpf T.’/ .k % - * V- ■ ' 7 !•- .r i Jim was employed at E.W. Bliss, Hastings, for over 32 years in the Quality Control Department. He was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F&Am 231, 32nd degree Mason, and also the Saladin Shrine Temple. He was an outdoors enthu­ siast, with a special fondness for hunting, fishing, goose hunting, and playing golf. Military honors were under the auspices of the Middleville American Legion Post No. 140. He was a caring, loving, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, doing kind deeds for his fam­ ily and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Ron) Geysbeek of Comstock Park; a son, Fred (Linda) Polhemus of Petoskey; five grandchildren, Tammy (Stacey) Geik, Scot (Sherri) Geysbeek, Wendy (Dean) Viles, Matt Polhemus and Katie (Matt) Langridge; six great grandchildren, Jordyn and Mitchell Geik, Sydney and Samantha Geysbeek, Killian and Hunter Viles; one sister, Donna Hubbell of sister-in-law, Hastings; Marcia (Stewart) Sweet and brother-in-law, Alan (Pat) both Henning, of Middleville; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Artie Polhemus; parents, James and Ethel Polhemus; and a sister, Ilene Rogers. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 23, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Kenneth officiating. R. Vaught Interment Ml. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. W Cherry\4lley m » “• a I »***-*^_ «ro [-1 Y r f m * 1^ I A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern worid (. S. Lewis Lenten Sermon Series Journey through NARNIA Created in Gods Image A War Not of Our Choosing Where We Go Wrong Our Choice and Our Destiny A Deep Magic ** A Deeper Magic The King Who Livees Beyond! Death E very Week during Lent --10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight) 10:30 am Celebration Service March 5 March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 April 16 Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Ehmcan Lake Middle Scticwl 9757 Duncan Lake cl KwH & Jvhtmw. Caledorea, Ml 49316 Pastor: Clint Cozier « Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalieypc.org o MIDDLEVILLE - Herman F. McLachlan, age 81, of Middleville, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2006. Herman was born on November 7, 1924 at Evart, the son of Dan W. and Laura T. (Elder) McLachlan. He was raised in Evart and attended Alexander Country, Evart High School, graduat­ ing in 1944. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, during the World War II, serving time in Okinawa. He was married to Verda J. Stein on October 22, 1947 at Evart. He farmed before moving o to Caledonia in 1952 where they lived until mov­ ing to Middleville at their present home in 2001. Herman was employed at Reynolds Metal Co. in Grand Rapids for 33 years, retiring in August 1986. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed being involved with all their activities. Military honors were under the auspices of the Middleville American Legion Post No. 140. McLachlan of Reed City, Katherine (Larry) Lauletta of Flushing, Gerald McLachlan of Lake City, Marjorie Pratt of Fenton, Velma (Glenn) Wirth of Hersey, Loren (Dorothy) McLachlan of Swartz Creek; brothers-inlaw, Donald, Bill. and Clinton Stein. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Laura McLachlan; brothers, Dale and Donald and McLachlan; sister, Donna McKinstry, Joe Stein and Homer and Mildred Stein. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Thomas J. DeVries officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, February 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or Holland Home or Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ■ ■ I - — - He was a member of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. He was a kind, gentle person and a friend to all. He will be sore­ ly missed. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife of 58 years. Verda J. McLachlan; two daughters, Nancy J. (Michael) Rozell of Middleville, Laura M. (Clif) Sage of Middleville; five Dennis grandchildren, Laurie (Kerri) Rozell, (Rodney) Beggs, Rebecca Amanda (Mike) Buxton, Bowyer and Ryan Bowyer; three great grandchildren. Kody and AHisha Beggs, Tylor Buxton; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends; brothers and sisters, Evelyn (Jack) Antrup of Evart, John W. (Joanne) % $ 0 & 1* $ * l!#1.7 | » Ii 01*. Sai I TK driver ed signups slated for March 28 I juflw •(jgiSB 'IV by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg High School guidance department has set dates for Segment 1 Driver Education :in two sessions. The first is scheduled from June 19 through July 7. Session 2 will be held July 10 through July 28. Classes are held on weekdays. The registration night for these sessions will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. All applications will be handed out at registration. Applications and fees must be handed in during this sign-up session. All driver education open­ ings will be filled through this process. Since all stu­ dents registering for drivers' education must have a par­ ent’s signature on the form, a parent must attend registra- * tion with the student. The charge is $275 for stu­ dents taking driver educa­ tion. This fee must be paid at the sign-up to reserve place­ ment in the class. The fee is $150 for students who quali­ fy for the free lunch pro­ gram. For those qualifying for reduced the lunch, the registration fee is $200. All checks for driver edu­ cation should be made out to “Thornapple Kellogg Schools.” The out of district fee for the class is $375. Out of dis­ trict students will be admit­ ted only if there are unfilled openings in the program. To take driver education students must be 14 years and 8 months old at the beginning of class. Students must turn in the completed application with the fee at the registration night. AH students taking driver education must have passed four of the five courses taken during the third trimester of this school year. Students who are not academically eligible will have their fee returned since they will not be allowed into the class. Driver education openings are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Parents should enter the high school through the front lobby March 28 and then enter the auditorium from the inner doorway. Usually the line of parents and students begins at the doors to the auditorium and snakes down the hallway. Students planning on tak­ ing driver education this summer must register March 28. THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WOMAN who knows that stressed is desserts spelled backwards | ^tl jd«M » I satixL w Ml id; 'F V A |A ii BUT THERE IS ONE PLACE where they can all get together and start to change <r Ufa Join today for only $30! Call 1-800-572-5727 or visit www.ww-wmi.com • • • • * Caledonia Fresh Start Cafe • 9866 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. Middleville fyoilc Lil Middle Villa Inn • 4611 N. M-37 Hwy. 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Each band presented the three pieces they will per­ form at the District 10 MSBOA festival Wednesday, March 1, at Allendale High School. The concert choir per­ formed upbeat selections that had the audience tapping their feet. They performed “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” “Into the West" and “Joy to the World" among other songs. The Honors choir per­ formed “A Branch of May," “Gloria in Excelsis," “My Sweetheart's Like Venus" and “Banks of Doon." The selection from Antonio Vivaldi's “Gloria" was as much of a surprise to choir director Laura Oprea as it was to the audience when several members set off an inside popper, which shot out I AX i is. ■Z4 SSJ * i, * & H •f « mvteutti Mini * »« itt teiu WriDtKF Ml it ERiito'tlfe m ■HKkuiu xtea I tAvaitx «r?x Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads streamers and confetti. The highlight of the band concert on Sunday was “Lest We Forget,” performed in honor of former TK band member Dane Carver, who gave his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom on Dec. 26, 2005. He was a four-year member of the Trojan band program, a percussionist. Eighth grade orientation is March 15 The staff at Thornapple Kellogg High School invites parents and guardians of this year's eighth grade class to attend an orientation night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the high school audito­ rium. The main objective of this special orientation, guidance counselor Phil Jahnke says, “is to assist students and their parents with the transition from the middle school to the high school." The agenda for the evening includes the opportunity to meet high school Principal Ellen Zack, high school teachers and counselors and to obtain pertinent informa­ tion about the high school curriculum. There will be an opportunity for questions and to tour designated areas of the high jschool. A drawing will be held during the opening meeting for a free class ring for a stu­ dent who attends the meeting with a parent. Mark Russell, a representative from the Jostens Ring Company, has provided a certificate to pay for the base cost of a ninth grade class ring. Saturday Hours’ Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I 616-891-202© I 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 p Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Man arrested for hitting Ardith Turpin is Manitou-Lin woman who attacked ‘ Vette director of camping services The YMCA of Greater Rapids Grand has announced Ardith Turpin has been named director of camping services for YMCA Camp Manitou-Un in Middleville. Turpin is a familiar face to parents and camp alumni, having served the past four years as the horsemanship director of SPIRIT Farms Riding Center at YMCA Camp Manitou-Un. Under her direction, the riding center received accredita­ tions from the Certified Horsemanship Association and the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. "This position is a posi­ tive next step in her camp­ ing career," said Don McCarthy, chief operating officer, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. "Ardith pos­ sesses a deep and continued commitment to providing a quality camping experience for West Michigan youth." Growing up, up. Turpin spent as much time as pos­ sible at YMCA Camp Tippecanoe in Ohio, as a camper, volunteer and staff member. She has a bache­ lor’s degree in zoology from Kent State University. Her appointment is effective immediately. Ardith Turpin Founded in 1866, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is composed of seven branches that serve 118,468 in the greater Grand Rapids community. YMCA core programs include aquatics, camping, child care, family, health and wellness, leadership development, arts and humanities, service-learn­ ing, and youth/adult sports. All program curriculum is structured to develop the YMCA's Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The vision of the YMCA is to be the com­ munity leader in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. THORNAPPLE TOWN­ SHIP — Sheriffs Deputies arrested Robert Welsh. 31, of Delton Feb. 15 for domestic violence. A woman told officers at the Pine Lake Grocery she had been involved in an with altercation her estranged husband a short time earlier. The woman said Walsh had come home and tried to reconcile, but his attempts failed. She said they began to argue and he asked about some tools he had al the address. The woman said she had lost some property and was keeping the tools as compensation. Walsh then told her he was taking a computer he had at her purchased for Christmas and when he attempted to dismantle the computer, she went into the » garage and began to strike his Corvette with a shovel. Walsh followed her to the garage where they struggled back into the home. The woman alleged that Walsh pushed her into a <;hair and struck her in the face. As he held her down, she complained she was tired and wanted to go to bed. Walsh allegedly allowed her to go to her bedroom and as soon as he exited the room, she got up, grabber her purse and fled the residence. Walsh was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon 'c --- — * t i f :f I 269-795-4254 X 04 £ 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 1st ♦ ■ ijd r\ Lt & ♦ V k TEXAS HOLDEM \\ TOURNAMENT New TK Middle School math books on display As part of the move to make sure that Thornapple Kellogg students can meet the proposed standards being considered by the State Legislature, members of the TK Board of Education may purchase new math text books for the middle schools. Middle School Math Course 2 and Algebra I, both published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, are on display at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Both books have a 2007 copyright date. The meeting will begin al 7:30 p.m., middle school room 1616. Once adopted, the textbooks will be imple­ mented into the curriculum at the beginning of the 2006- held at 2007 school year. The goal is to have all middle school students com­ plete Algebra 1 by the end of eighth grade. Integrated math at the high school level will be phased out over the next two years. A new7 “math Lab” class was approved to students give struggling & assistance. Anyone who has questions |? or concerns about these text- I books should call Patricia | Assistant Koeze, k of Superintendent Instruction, at 269-795-5522. 't I K Hastings Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings II < I s ♦V SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2006 Registration: Noon - 1:00 pm Tournament Begins at 1:00 p.m. $50.00 entry fee - includes lunch Open to the first 100 people 'I.nit 1 1st Place - $500.00 Consolation Prizes paid back based on # of entries 50/50 Drawing - Door Prizes 1 oe-< License 0M33548 06626102 A a The Show & Tell Story of Jesus I ► ■ I ILD 1 I r— •. r* 1 (III I Caledonia Community Schools Young 5's & Kindergarten Registration * ft. \z * •- ■ * 1 11 \y I J* i* •V \7 - I \> A Caledonia Community Schools are taking registrations for Fall 2006 Kindergarten and Young 5’s classes. 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Worshiping at Cross Creek Charter Academy | •It Ave) (76 St & Kalamazoo Pastor Bart Brauer, 616-891-2004 I I Spirit of Life L u th eran Ch in ch ~ WELS i- 06626451 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006 TK students eliminated in regional spelling bees % x r ■A £0 ** • * 10 4 $ ^0 ■ - - —- f^^**** - L cf»t IK I ft - / f Steve Evans helps winner Lydia Wassink fill out forms so she can go on to the bee at the Gerald R. Ford muse­ um in Grand Rapids in March. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Ben Jazwinski, Michelle Whitney, Matt Davidson and Josh Raterink all faced some of the toughest words they had ever heard during regional spelling bees on February 21. While all went down to defeat they were not alone. Jazwinski and Whitney traveled to Wyoming for their regional, but Davidson and Raterink competed at the regional bee held at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. This is the 15th year that TK has been host for a regional spelling bee. Students participating in Seventeen spellers converged on TKMS from across the Kent Intermediate School District They traveled to TKMS for a regional spelling bee on February 21. Pictured from left are Isaac Zylstra, Amy Schepers, Katelyn Colter, Josh Raterink, Mara Harpst, Michelle Faria, Kyle Hesselink, Trevor Negus and Sam Ryskamp. Standing are Courtney Beltran, Tyler Mull, Lydia Wassink, Matt Davidson, Kevin Bonzelaar, Brian Ewing, Morgan Baird and $ Anthony Tatro. the Scripps Howard Spelling Bees have been studying the Paideia, concentrating on the beginning and intermediate words in 26 categories. This year's categories include chemistry, world religions, “Hitting the Books,” "That’s Entertainment,” sports and games and cognates. There are lists of words with Latin and Greek roots and even words about foods and eat­ ing- ' The TK regional chal­ lenged 18 students from schools in the Kent Intermediate School District. Maria Greenman just made it to the start of the bee because jji i i Ell H Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. The 18th speller Maria Greenman (on far left) made it back to TK after going to the wrong school. She was the first speller and was one of 12 who went down in the first round. Teacher Steve Evans standing on right was the organizer and pronouncer. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 06623875 she went first to Kelloggsville Middle School and then had to get all the way back to Middleville before the bee began. Competing this year, in addition to • Greenman, 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED V Clean Up after the Holidays... Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and allergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! 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Wassink spelled “car­ nage" correctly and then "intermolecular" to win the meet. She now goes on to com­ pete against 20 other region­ al winners in March at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. The winner in Grand Rapids will go on to compete in Washington in the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. Spellers at the TK region­ al missed nine practice words and 12 spellers went down after the first round. The following paragraphs contains some of these words. The porpoise tried to legalize the foolocracy but the uncouth polarimetric cra­ nial asterisk would neither connote nor dilate. The bed with the perennial azalea lay fallow and became a croquet pitch. During the interreg­ num babushka wearing cen­ sus takers faced turbulence. Philharmonic acoustics and bibliotherapy prevent ILL NW ffl disintegration and decrepi­ tude but are not recyclable. Students will begin work­ ing on the 2007 spelling bee at the start of the next school year but some will want to detonate their books to pre­ vent an epidemic of colly­ wobbles! Call 945-9554 anytime for 1 Sun & News classified ads I WONDERFUL UPDATED RANCH i- I Located on secluded 3 acres on Thomapple River, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout basement with great _ j building room, additional garage and storage fenced yard with 2 year old above ground pool, underground sprinkling, PLUS much more. Must see to appreciate!! All for $164,900 Call 269-795-9000 5 i s �• *^■0 —* The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006 •II z Page 9 Delton.TK students receive art scholarships from GFWC by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School has divided the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Gun Lake Area $500 scholarship to assist two deserving stu­ dents. TK’s Jamie VanDongen and Elena Gormley will receive $250 eash and Adrienne Schroeder of Delton Kellogg has won a $500 award. The GFWC-Gun Lake group gives four arts scholar­ ships annually, one each to TK, Delton, Wayland and Martin high schools. VanDongen’s $250 award will help her attend the Aquinas Jazz Camp this summer. She was recom­ mended by band director and music teacher, Ray Rickert. VanDongen comes from a musical family. Both parents play the clarinet. She started with the alto sax in the Fifth grade and was in band through middle school and as a freshman. Then, since a tenor sax was needed in the High School Jazz Band, she switched. She plays both in regular band. She was part of the Sax Quartet at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Solo Ensemble festival in Zeeland and received a Division 2 place- I I ri Sft. ^5 •xk I - A. (J k V 4 4f ment. freshman. a As VanDongen joined the Concert Band and then as a sophomore, the Symphonic Band. She is taking the music theory class this year. VanDongen is well round­ ed. She is part of the chorus and in a dream sequence in the upcoming high school production of “Oklahoma! She has competed in Odyssey of the Mind and has been in softball since first grade. She has been an excellent diver for eight years. She is a member of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team. She describes it as a Junior Olympic level. Two years ago she was voted “Most Valuable Diver." Rickert, the band director, says, “I am please with the recognition this scholarship gives Jamie. She will be tthe he Central attending: Michigan Jazz Festival. She will perform with the jazz band later this spring.” Gormley, a junior, received $250 on the recom­ mendation of her art teachers Tonya Walcott and Barbara Maring. The two art teachers speak of Gormley's willing­ ness to take risks to explore any given medium. They talk of her passion, her intensity and her desire to succeed. Gormley loves left brained GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! fejKifcijrai Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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F !0:00 am - 5:00 pm: Saturday Hy Appnintmcnt www.premiertravelinc.com I •Rates are per person, based on double occupancy & subject to availability Government fees taxes additional. Restrictions apply. ________ * Jamie Van Dongen focus. She tackles painting projects, photography and ceramics. She tends to the surreal. She calls her art work, “fresh, loose, immedi­ ate.” “My mom says I am the only one she knows who can make art a contact sport." Gormley says. Perino says, “It is obvious that Elena enjoys her teach­ ers and appreciates their sup­ port and instruction. Both teachers agree that this young woman is going to make her way in one of the art fields." While the recommenda­ tion comes from her art teachers, Gormley has the support of the entire Fine Arts Department. She is at home on the stage and in the music world. She was the overbearing aunt in this past fall’s “1 Remember Mama." She sings and dances in the upcoming “Oklahoma!" Perino says, “Elena's pas­ sion for theatre is a physical presence." She plans to study theater and music education in college. She has acted in six of the Thornapple Art Council’s Summer Youth Theatre productions. This is the first year Gormley’s schedule permit­ ted her to take choir and is an alto with the TK Honors choir. She was selected to sing with the Michigan School Music Vocal Association Honors Choir. She recently received a Division I rating at Solo and Ensemble and plans to par­ ticipate at the state level. In middle school, she played clarinet in the band and studies piano with the TKHS art scholarship recipi­ ent in 2005, Kyla Sisson. Gormley will use her scholarship money to partici­ pate in educational work­ by the shops offered Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada. Sara Knight, band director at Delton High School, nom­ inated Adrienne Schroeder as recipient of the GFWCGun Lake Art Award for 2006. Schroeder, a freshman, is the youngest recipient this year. Art scholarship chair person Ruth Perino says, “We are delighted that her use of the scholarship will enhance her skills and be put to use in the school's favor for several years." Schroeder will attend The Chamber Music Workshop at the Maple Street Magnet Art teacher Tonya Walcott Woods congratulates GFWC-Gun Lake Area womens club art scholarship winner Elena Gormley. School in Kalamazoo this summer. Knight recom­ mended Adrienne, saying, “Adrienne is absolutely an outstanding freshman French horn player in our band. She has already participated in the All-State MSBOA Honors Band in Grand Rapids. In fact, though a freshman, she was the only • ft representative from Delton. Schroeder wants to learn more about jazz and would like to be in an orchestra. “It’s different to play with strings. It sounds cooler. You play more quietly and the music is classical" she says. She'd also like to do chamber music which is why she is excited about the sum­ mer workshop she plans to attend. Adrienne has taken private lessons. Her life is “music all the time." In fact, she's taken piano since she was 5 years old. Perino says, This is a young lady who can share interests with her mom who is. the band director in Hastings." Schroeder's life may be full of music but there is room for more. She plays softball, basketball, swims and is in 4-H. She shows sheep. She is very fond of her teacher, Knight. “She relates to kids well. She's younger. ship awards to Katie Rybiski of Martin High school and Wayland High School junior Rebecca Wright. This year the GFWC-Gun Lake Area women's club will hold its scholarship auc­ tion and dinner May 11. She relates to you as a human being. She makes the class fun. She also plays French horn and sometimes we play duets," Schroeder says. 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So, you may want to consult with a qualified financial profession­ al - someone with the experi­ ence and technology to pro­ vide you with a number of savings/investment scenarios, based on different life expectancies. It's always a good idea to become familiar with the possibilities that lie ahead.© 2005 Edward Jones Stop The Pain The Healing Power of Light 4 z Mariah Moore qualified to compete in the Filipino Martial Arts World Championship. Local martial artist earns J* position on national team by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer artist Young martial Mariah Moore can now add national champion and mem­ ber of the U.S. National Team to her resume. During the recent threeday (World WEKAF Eskrima Kali Amis Federation) U. S. National Competition, the 12-year-old Alto resident qualified to compete in the Filipino Martial Arts World Championship. The World Champion competition will be held July 2 through July 9 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla. Moore has been training■S4 in the Japanese style of Kyokushinkai, Ro-Ken Karate since the age of 8. For the past year, Moore has been training with World Champion, Karate Hall of Famer and Grand Master Bong Jornales and with three-time and reigning World Champion/Coach Wendy Wiggers in the art of Amis Sikaran, which is a Filipino style of martial arts. Last summer, Moore was honored with training both in the U.S. and in China with Grand Master Wu Bin, per­ sonal coach to Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Moore October, Last attended her very first Filipino Martial Arts tourna­ ment, the Midwest Regional WEKAF Stick Fighting and Championships. Forms Going up against 300 com­ petitors from the nine state Midwest region. region, Moore placed first in forms, first in the team competition with her team, Jornales System, and second in single -stick fighting securing the right to compete at the national level. The competitors who placed first and second earned the privilege to advance to the national level of competition. Then earlier this month, with only one year of train­ ing in Amis, Moore traveled to Milwaukee to represent the Midwest Region in her division in the WEKAF U.S. national competition. The three-day tournament, which was held at the Four Points Sheraton, hosted more than 500 top competitors from around the United States. Again, only the competitors placing first and second earned the opportunity to advance to the world cham­ pionships. During the national cham­ pionships, Moore qualified for the U.S. National Team in three of the four events she entered. Moore earned a Gold Medal in Traditional Double Weapons, and Silver Medals in Jornales System and Junior Girls Lightweight Double Stick Sparring. "Following the match, they wanted to give me a rubdown to work out all the bruises up and down my arms, chest, and legs but 1 refused because each and every one of those bruises are my personal trophies and proof of how hard I worked to earn that silver medal!” Mariah said. “I work so hard to be the best athlete I can be. The long drives to Holland and back for training and the late nights when 1 have to get up and go to school in the morning are very hard but so worth it. I did it! I really did it! I made the U.S. National Team! I'm going to Disney! I am so proud to be able to represent my country in the world championships.” The Filipino Martial Arts World Championship is the largest one of its kind in the world. The championship is held every two years is rotat­ ed among different locations. Every other world champi­ onships competition is held in the Philippines, home of the Filipino Martial Arts (typically held in Cebu). J it; W II. 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(Then teacher Joanne Desy took a shower i The Caledonia United Methodist Church spent nearly a month gathering Teddy bears and other stuffed animals for children in crisis situations, and on Feb. 12 church members and their children donated them to the Caledonia Fire Department. The Ca | edonja fjre unjt js one of few departments in the area that receives stuffed animals Caledonia fire unit is one of few departments in the area that receives stuffed animals children in crisis situations such as fires and accidents. The local department 1 before going home.) shares the stuffed animals with other departments. After delivering the stuffed ani­ mals to the fire department, the children were treated to a tour of the new Caledonia Lee Elementary School physical education teacher Joanne Desy demonstrat­ ed both how to be a good sport and fulfilled a prom­ ise made to the 410 stu­ dents at the school. 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(616) 891-5789 ______ Edward Jones J SM CPA --------------- America Counts on CPAs MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 06625109 I �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. February 28. 2006 ‘One Book, One County’ discussion is Wednesday M My Sister's Keeper” by Jodi Picoult will be featured in the “ One Book, One County” program Wednesday, March J, in the District Kent Library System. There will be two opportu­ nities for readers to discuss this book at the Caledonia Public Library on Emmons Road at I p.m., with a second discussion at 7 p.m. “My Sister’s Keeper" takes up the troubling con­ cepts of gene replacement therapy and cloning. The book also asks the question. What is a good parent?" In the book, the child Anna seeks to find out how she should live up to expec­ tation her parents had when she was conceived in a test tube to provide genetic mate­ rial that might help save her sister Kate’s life. Anna says, “No, God was obviously in some kind of mood on my birthday, because he added to this fab­ ulous physical combination the bigger picture; the house­ hold into which I was bom. •It. My parents tried to make things normal, but that's a relative term. The truth is, I was never really a kid. Anna s sister, Kate, has acute promyelocytic leukemia. Anna was created to be an allogeneic donor — a perfect sibling match. And then she rebels and no longer wants to be the garden to be harvested to I save Kate's life and seeks “medical emancipation." The novel is filled with interlocking family stories. Is Kate the martyr and Anna the peacemaker, as brother and lost cause Jesse says? This is an opportunity using a fictional story to dis­ cuss big issues and ques­ tions. ■f Approximately 45 horse owners and 4-H members attended the Broodmare and Weanling Nutrition and Management Clinic sponsored by the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator sponsors local horse clinic 1 f **Your One Stop Water Store l/ Water Softeners ** 30 Years Experience Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems' Servicing All Makes & Models DURACUBE SALT ——_ DIAA1iCUBE A-__I 50-Lbs. 95 L®.@ -o 4-o- - 75 ii Only Only Best Price, Qualit U1 1 — PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5-Gallons ■ —*4 - --- — Service by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Nearly 45 horse enthusi­ asts attended the Broodmare and Weanling Nutrition and Management clinic earlier this month, sponsored by the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Nutrition specialist Jay Hathaway and equine veteri­ narian Stephanie Ruby pre­ sented a nearly two-hour lec­ ture educating horse owners and 4-H youth on mare and foal feeding programs and preparation for the birth of the foal. Hathaway began the clinic by discussing the importance of measuring the mare’s body coat prior to breeding to determine the health of the mare. The nutrition specialist from Land ‘O Lakes and Purina Feeds stressed the importance of a proper feed program for the mare throughout the 11-month gestation period and after birth of the foal. Hathaway continued to inform the attendees of the necessities of vitamins and trace minerals, often lacking in feed programs. Since the marc's milk is typically defi­ cient in zinc and copper, Hathaway strongly suggest­ ed supplements for the mare which will eventually be fil­ tered to the young. The audience was educat­ ed about the calorics intake needed for mare throughout the gestation and after birth along with the necessary calories for the foal. Many clinic visitors were surprised by the large amount of calo­ ries needed for the marc and foal. Dr. Ruby fol lowed Hathaway's presented by discussing the marc and foal nt care, both before and after birth. She began her lecture by discussing’-4 important factors, such as the mare's age, tem­ perament and confrontations for consideration before breeding the mare. Dr. Ruby also advised cost of the preg­ nancy and afterbirth, the owner's time needed for proper care, and the facility used during the foal's birth. The exercise and health care of each trimester was discussed. The attendees learned the “dos and don'ts" of each period including vac­ cinations and dental care. After listing the foaling signs, or preparing for birth, the audience watched a live birth video. After the clinic, door prizes such as feed, hats, and miscellaneous items were given away to many of the attendees. The Caledonia Farmer's Elevator will sponsor anoth­ er clinic, Lamb and Swine Management, Nutrition and Selection, on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Hathaway will be the guest speaker for the clinic. The clinic is free of charge. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) I ■’* 5 *•». !»• ,2* ¥ '^i fl I —’till? ! Wa ■nib feizti » iBihkta! ’iebix Etam mnii nvtvif iU i to M iiisa® cmixmb ifciw tiaii b 31SISI fl •• i;' - ... IF TK-Hastings ends regular season with win at Godwin by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Kellogg’s Thornapple Jacob Wescott, Patrick Kelly, Tom Huerth, and Tom Peck were swimming the 400-yard freestyle relay together for one of the first times Thursday night when they found themselves in a sprint to the finish with the Wyoming United team at Godwin Heights. The Trojans’ Peck tapped the wall one second before the fourth Wyoming swim­ mer to cap his team's 89-69 victory in the final O-K Rainbow Tier 111 dual of the season. Not only did the victory in the race help the Trojan team to victory, but Wescott, Kelly, Huerth, and Peck set a new school record in the event with their time of 4 minutes 11.22 seconds. “It’s not a group that regu­ larly swims it together,” said TK-Hastings head coach Tyler Bultema. “It was a great finish. I always preach to the kids, finish the race, and that one we did. “Swim all the way to the wall. Don’t give up and quit and glide. The goal is the fin­ ish line in any race. Get there fast” The Trojans did enough getting to the wall fast to short-handed upend the Wyoming team. The 400 freestyle relay was one of five events the Trojans were victo­ rious in. Peck scored a first place finish in the 200-yard freestyle with a time •_of 2:08.1. James Cook won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:20.0, and Josiah Jenkins won the in 100-yard backstroke 1:11.9. Trojan freshman Vova Hile earned his first first-place fin­ ish with 140.55 points in the diving competition. That is a new personal record for Hile in the event. Hile’s previous p.r. came last Tuesday in the Trojans’ loss to Spring Lake. He fin­ ished with a 130.1 that night. TK had a tough time against the Lakers qualified for the state meet in three events in Hastings Tuesday. “Spring Lake’s got a good team,” said Bultema. “They were happy. TK’s lone victory of the night was won by Derek Thurman in the 100-yard freestyle. He tied the school record in the event with his time of 56.99 seconds. Cook didn't win the 500 freestyle, but had his best time ever in the event at 6:18.07. Bultema said that Thurman and Derek Miller have really come through for the Trojans in recent events. The Trojans were shorthanded lately, and finished the regular season with a 1-4 record in the O-K Rainbow and a 3-9 mark overall, TK-Hastings has this week to prepare for the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference tournament at Byron Center High School. 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If using an electric space CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Kent County - Michigan 2006 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW Meeting Dates Tuesday. March 7th. 2006 Org Meeting - 9:00 AM Monday: March 13, 2006 9:00 AM - 3.-00 PM Tuesday: March 14, 2006 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only! For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 AAA Michigan urges passage of mandatory booster seat law Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 10th. 2006 The 2006 Kent County Equilization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows Tentative Kabo Agricultural: 46.12 Commercial: 47.57 Industrial: 45.56 Residential: 48.41 if Multiplier Estimated 1.0841 1.0511 1.0975 1.0328 February' 12-19 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. and AAA Michigan is taking the opportunity to urge state legisla­ tors to pass a package of bills that includes a mandatory boost­ er seat requirement for children under age 8 or less than four feet nine inches in height. Currently, 33 out of 50 states Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stub 06625741 Thornapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2006 Board of Review for the Township of Thomapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGNOTlCf March 7 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 A regular meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 * Street, Caledonia, Michigan. 5 to 9 p.m. CALL 269- 795-7202 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multi­ pliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values I of real property in the Township of.Thornapple, Barry County: CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only AG - DNR - only AG - Including DNR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL 06626139 RATIO(%) 48.47 50.00 48.53 49.90 32.95 49.31 49.97 MULTIPLIER 1.0316 1.0000 1.0303 1.0020 1.5175 1.0140 1.0006 NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the February 15, 2006 •It Meeting. B. Correspondence Donald E. Boysen. Thornapple Township Supervisor Not Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget of Irving Township for 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. None. fiscal year 2006-2007 will be submitted for consideration at a public 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. hearing on March 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. The proposed budget will be A. Motion - Regarding request available for inspection at the township hall at 3425 Wing Rd. on by ‘Kentwood Excavating Inc.’ to rezone property from R-R, Rural Residential to PMR, Planned IMineral Removal. Property com­ monly known as 65 •II Buttrick Avenue. Parcel March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A township board meeting will be held immediately following the public hearing to consider adoption of the 2006-2007 budget, and other business that may come before the board. »1L The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this meeting • number 41.23.02.301. 1. B. Resolution Regarding Purchase Agreement for sale of the Alaska Hall prop­ This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1076 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with erty. C. Closed Session - To discuss pending litigation regarding Shagbark Condominiums. Disabilities Act (ADA). The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion - Renewal of service contract with LT. Right. » I. Motion - Extension of the Campau/Kettle sanitary sewer line. C. Motion Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk at 3241 Wood School Rd.. Middleville, Mi 49333. Phone #(269) 948-8893. Submitted by Carol Ergang. Clerk Im ng Township 06626495 Consumers Energy heater. offers the follow ing safety tips: • When purchasing an elec­ tric space heater, make sure it has Underwriters an Laboratories (UL) label. • If the appliance has a three-prong plug, plug it directly into the wall outlet. The third prong grounds the appliance and prevents shocks. Some extension cords may not be able to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the appliance safely, and could cause a fire. • Keep the heater aw ay from curtains, drapes and bed­ spreads or anything flamma- Adoption of amended Township ‘Freedom of Information Act’ (FOIA) policy. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. PUBLIC (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06626373 and the District of Columbia have some type of booster seat requirement. Numerous studies suggest that mandatory guide­ lines for the proper use of boost­ er seats would result in substan­ tial declines in the death rale for child passengers. The Journal of the American Medical Association has report­ ed that booster seats reduce injuries to children by nearly 60 percent. Despite this fact, rela­ tively few Michigan children who should be riding in booster seats are doing so. According to a recent study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), booster seat use in Michigan among the children aged 4 to 8 is only 8.6 percent. Nearly 3.000 children nation­ ble. • Keep the heater away from water and never touch the heater when you're wet. • Always unplug the heater before you go to bed or leave home. • Do not use the space heater if the cord is frayed or dam­ aged. • Never use a space heater if the cord is frayed or damaged. • Never use a space heater in place of your home heating system. • Heating ducts and water pipes in unheated areas should be w rapped with insulation. If water pipes become frozen, never use electric appliances (such as hair dry­ ers) to remedy the situation. To maximize the w armth of your home, open the curtains on sunny days, and close doors of unused rooms like your attic, basement and storage areas. Residents can perform an online energy analysis of their home, utilize energy saving and calculators, and receive detailed recommendations to reduce energy costs by visiting www.consumersenergy.com Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS * Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS), provides natu­ ral gas and electricity to more than six million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. •I X X X X1 X 4* YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN IX X BOARD OF REVIEW TO ALL TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 2006 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 $ Wednesday: March 15, 2006 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM — 1:30 PM-5:00 PM Thursday: March 16, 2006 - 1:00 PM-4:30 PM — 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (Organizational Meeting is on Tuesday - March 14. 2006 @ 2:30 PM) Call 269-795-9091 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review Written Appeals accepted by March._lL_2Q06 u The Equalization ratios and factors are as follows: CLASS Agricultural (Non DNR) Agricultural (DNR) Agricultural (Overall) Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Personal RATIO! %) 49.71 50.00 49.94 47.36 45.71 46.94 49.83 50.00 MULTIPLIER 1.0058 1.0000 1.0012 1.0557 1.0938 < Mt 1.0652 1.0034 1.0000 l«®4 Supervisor: Al McCrumb Assessor: Dan Schcuerman u - I 1 J Ji 11 06626415 wide ages 4 to 7 died in motor vehicle crashes between 1994 and 2002, according to the National Highway ransportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since 1999, approximately 569 chil­ dren between the ages of 0 and 15 have been killed on Michigan roads. Parents should follow these seating guidelines to protect their children: • Rear-facing and infant seats. Newborn to at least one year of age and at least 20 pounds - even longer if possible. • Forward-facing child safety seats. 1 -4 years old and between 20 and 40 pounds. • Booster seats. Up to age 8 and older, or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. • Adult safety belts. Age 8 and older, or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. To contact a state representa­ tive about Michigan’s child pas­ senger laws, visit the Michigan State Legislature on the web at i Irving Township Board of Review .i’ * xjtw; C ii Iffifl I jEBfak The 2006 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: March 7 @ 6PM Organizational Meeting Monday March 13 from 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday March 14 from 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday March 15 from 6 PM to 8 PM 4iwrfl 1 ''tiiiEpj Written appeals will he accepted if received by March 15 or postmarked by March 13, 2006. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to for computation of SEV of real property in Irving Mm Township, Barry County are as follows: Classification of Real Property Ratio Agriculture 47.95 1.0428 50.00 Agriculture - DNR only 50.00 1.0000 50.00 Agriculture combined with DNR 48.55 1.0299 50.00 Commercial 47.20 1.0593 50.00 Industrial 29.91 1.6717 50.00 Residential 46.77 1.0691 50.00 Timber-Cutover None Developmental 49.99 in class 1.01)02 50.00 Multiplier Ending Ratio Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact 11 iw Clerk Carol Ergang at 269-948-8893. Kathee Pierce Supervisor, Irving Township 06626308 PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A draft copy of components of its Annual Agency Plan documents will be available 2/21/2006 for public review at the Housing Commission office located at 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 269-795-7715 for an appoint­ ment. All comments received prior to finalization of the plan will be taken into consideration. In addition, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the main office of Lincoln Meadow Apartments. 06626072 ilUi St s Nf St s s �4 The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006/ Page 15 nil & Spikers look towards districts after tough day in the O-K Gold In My Opinion... * S? We shouldn’t set up students to fail I > S*. Si as i: 4 ti U I II II II ife I a Gl I 1® il il I i ll It N » Vi h I WO® I toWNW i IB Our state government is tinkering again with education, with more feel-good legis­ lation to get positive publicity, but lacking understanding in what needs to be done to help Michigan’s children succeed. The latest example is the governor’s new proposed rules for high school gradu­ ation. They’re tough and high minded, but they’re guaranteed to make a certain number of students fail, to drop out of school, which 1 find unacceptable. I’m one of the first to agree we con­ stantly need to review and revise educational standards and make sure they meet our needs for the future. However, I can’t see the wisdom of creating guidelines or requirements that are certain to slam the door on a group of young people whose only real shortcoming is differing interests. The latest proposed graduation require­ ments call for four years of English, four years of math (including two in algebra and one in geometry), biology, chemistry and at least three years of social science. On the surface, this sounds good, but clos­ er examination forces us to question why, for example, all students should have two years of algebra and one of geometry. Just about any teacher could tell you there are a certain number of students who will not succeed beyond basic algebra, not because of stupidity, but because they learn differ­ ently than the more advanced math stu­ dents. i Nearly all children bring certain skills with them, but many of them will struggle in certain subjects regardless of overall intelligence. Some who may not be able to pass second-year algebra may at the same time be gifted in the social sciences or in the arts. Is it right then to force them to take four years of a subject at which they will not succeed and we withhold their diplomas as a result? "Learning isn't easy and it shouldn't be,” says Rafe Esquith author of “There Are No Shortcuts," a true story al•Il ut an inner-city teacher, winner of the American Teacher Award, who inspired his students and chal­ lenges us to rethink the way we educate our children. Success, he believes comes from a strong work ethic and from dedica­ tion and perseverance on the part of chil­ dren, teachers and parents alike. Visitors from around the world have come to visit his classes to see how he does it. His students come from the worst neighborhoods, yet score among the coun­ try's highest on standardized tests. He does it by setting high standards, a strong work ethic, impeccable manners and a dedica­ tion to be the best. If we are going to change the way we educate our kids, we must first change the standards on how we operate, and those standards have more to do with passion than they do with the measurement. Employers around the state continue to question students’ attitudes and personali­ ties more than they do the statistics. We must teach our students the basics so they know them inside out, that's what's important. Challenge them, but don't break them down to the point where they don't see the benefits. Barry County has sent an average of only about 50% of our students on to high­ er education, and I would think Michigan wouldn't be far ahead, yet we want to pre­ pare all of them to go to college. We need to step back and take a look at what we are doing to our students. «[• As Esquith says, "If we are going to change the outcome, we must change the way we motivate our students. Instead of really dealing with the problem, bureau­ crats are attempting to solve the serious problems with simplistic solutions." If we want change we must look at new ideas, new outlooks and not the “one size fits all” program state government is push­ ing. You don't challenge students by making it impossible to achieve, you challenge by helping them see the possibilities. It's a big job, and as you can see, we don't have the right people making the decisions for a renewed and inspired edu­ cational system. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics The two teams ranked in the top five in the state, who made things tough on every­ one else in the O-K Gold Conference this winner crown shared the at Saturday’s conference tour­ nament. South Christian edged the host Hamilton Hawkeyes in the championship match 2520, 25-20 to earn a share of the conference title, after los­ ing to the Hawkeyes during the conference duals earlier in the year. It was the second meeting between the two teams on the day. South Christian earned a 25-23, 25-20 victo­ ry early on in the tournament play. Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg both lasted three rounds, after the Scots topped the Trojans 2-1 in the first match of the day 15-25, 25-9, 15-6. The Fighting Scots were topped by the Hawkeyes in their next match, 25-15, 2518, then fell to Byron Center 25-21,25-21. the loss to After Caledonia, TK was topped by Wayland 25-8, 25-12 to end the Trojans' day. Wayland wound up third behind the Sailors and Hawkeyes Saturday, with NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2006, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 06-02, amending the miscellaneous regulations of the Village of Caledonia Regulate pertaining to trees. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be sum­ marized as follows: 1 Permitted Trees. Section 8.2(3) of the Village of Caledonia miscellaneous regulations is amended 11 ’ to provide that the Village Tree Board shall be resolution adopt and approve a list of permissible species of street trees and park trees. Only approved trees may be permitted as street trees or park trees. The Tree Board shall categorize tree species as small, medium or large trees. ■■ r .A T . Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 20,2006 at 7 PM in the Thornapple Township offices, 200 East Main Street, Middleville, The purpose of this hearing will be to consider a petition to rezone land from “AR” Agricultural-Residential to “RR” Rural Residential filed by Donald Geukes on 2 acres of land, more or less. The property address is 10010 Green Lake Road (Parcel # 08-14-021-017-10). Any interested person may attend the hearing and offer comments on the proposed rezoning of land or may write to the Planning Commission at the address noted above. Linda Gasper Planning Commission Secretary 06626351 Public Notice published in your newspaper, this may be all the information you get. —> Currently and historically, it is the responsibility of government to publish public and legal notices here in Michigan's newspapers. Facts concerning court actions, government bids, zoning changes, tax increases, and legislative proposals are all published here. In fact, it’s the law serving your right to know; assuring that you arc informed of events and important information affecting your life and community. .2(4) of the Village of Caledonia miscellaneous regulations is amended 2. Spacing of Trees. Section to provide for the spacing of street trees from each other, from adjacent curbs or sidewalks, and from * F ’ MW WW -- - KI • <*• NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN I I OR, finals are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Caledonia is a part of the Class A district tournament at East Kentwood, and will open action tonight (Feb. 28) against Hudsonville at 6 p.m. Grand Rapids Christian and Grand Rapids Union will also face off at 6, with Wayland and Jenison follow­ ing at 7:30. East Kentwood will face either Christian or Union in one semifinal Friday, while the winners of the other two district openers square off in the other semi. Those con­ tests are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday. Without official Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 045-0554 to place vour ad today. a*? Byron Center fourth, Caledonia fifth, TK sixth, and Hastings seventh. The Saxons and Trojans didn't get the chance to meet Saturday, but will face off against each other Thursday night in Plainwell as Class B district action begins. TK and Hastings meet at 7 p.m. in opener, while one Plainwell and Allegan square off in the other. The winners of those two will go onto matches Saturday’s district semifinals. The TK/Hastings winmeet ner will Delton Kellogg, while Otsego waits in the other semi. Both semi- street corners, intersections, fire hydrants and various utilities. di ’ dr 3 Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on February 28, 2006. Copies of the ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Village Office, 250 South Maple Street, = = xx = = ■ ■ ■■■■ ■■■— .- ■■■■—■. ■ ■■ ■ —- —— = .=====- ■= r afl Caledonia, Michigan, during Village office hours. mm ■ Dated: February 23, 2006 The marketing affiliate of the Michigan Press Association —- ..... 06626396 A MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS, INC. VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA mral ■■ —- - - -- — Public Notices in Newspapers. Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your Door. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28. 2006 Wrestling, continued from page will be making his final tnp to the state finals with the Trojans, if he can get the right man into the head coaching position at TK next season TK finished second in the state in Division 2 last sea­ son. and Lehman wasn’t the only Trojan who's eyes had a little extra shine in them fol­ lowing the match. “ft’s wonderful," he said over and over. “I owe you. I owe you, TK heavyweight Mike Munjoy said to teammale Brett Tinker as the Trojans’ 130-pounder walked off the mat with his regional cham­ pionship medal. Lowell led 28-10 at the midway point of the match Justin l>cwis officially got the Trojan comeback under­ way by scoring a 28-12 tech­ nical fall against Ray Seese in the 125-pound match. At 130 pounds, Tinker fought like mad against the Red Arrows*’ Arrows Robert Karasiewicz. Karasiewicz was fighting like mad to earn more than a three-point deci­ sion over Tinker, and had a 12-4 lead in the final 30 sec­ onds that would have earned a major decision before Tinker scored a reversal with six seconds left to save the & f- ■F «C v V 5$ •9 It The Trojans' Travis Young (right) tilts Lowell's John Fleet towards his back in their 160-pound bout which ended Wednesday night’s regional championship match. Young scored a 9-4 decision to help get TK by the Red Arrows 32-21. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r'; 41 'yl iry|i yi” . A® » » Trojans one point on the scoreboard. The Trojans' roster at Lowell included 17 seniors, but Lehman has said all sea­ son long that many of them came into the year without much experience . in big matches. “It took them a while to learn that in tough, hardnosed matches you have to I I M lL J #*! I ■L nA J JL0 I Swimsuit season is coming Are You Ready? I l t / FREE I I I ____________ [ 2 MONTHS j New 1-year I | I membership only | With coupon, Exires 3/4/06 I ! The Trojans’ James Smith fights to break free from Lowell’s Justin Boss in their 140-pound match Wednesday night. Smith would get his escape and go on to a 16-9 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ^0 I 1 Fitness 06626OS5 9175 Cherry Valley Ste K 891-2994 be tough and hard-nosed, and I think they're getting there." he said. Derrick Brock, one senior with some big-match experi- ( * MI ence, and freshman Kyle Dalton earned TK*s only vic­ tories in the first seven matches with Lowell. Brock pinned Phillip Burton 51 sec­ onds into their 215-pound bout. Dalton won a 15-2 major decision at 112 pounds. Things weren't nearly as exciting in the semifinal con­ test, where the Trojans avenged their O-K Gold Conference loss to Hamilton by topping the Hawkeyes 47* Thornapple Kellogg’s Brett Tinker fights to get Lowell’s Robert Karasiewicz down to the mat in their 135-pound bout during Wednesday’s regional champi­ onship. Karasiewicz scored the win, but a late reversal by Tinker turned it from a four-point major to a threepoint decision for the Red Arrows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 21. Tim Hall (152), Lewis (125), Dalton (112). Bowerman (103), Derrick Brock (215), and Dennis Olsen (171) all earned pins for TK against Hamilton. Young (160) and John Wallace (119) earned major decisions for TK. and Munjoy took an 8-4 win over Todd Stocl at 275 pounds. Division 2 state quarterfi­ nals will bcin at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Kellogg Arena. Other Division 2 quarterfi­ nal match-ups include Gaylord against Tecumseh. Allegan against Hazel Park. and Greenville against Mason. The winner of the TK/Linden match will face either Greenville or Mason I he state semifinals in the fl llfl Saturday morning at 11:45. The Division 2 state finals are scheduled to begin al 4 p.m. Saturday. u.'.f Hunters Bring us your Venison I,ct us turn it into delicious Jerky & Sausages 9740 M-37 Caledonia I ish IIoiimRckfHiiranl A Murkrt 891-5555 MARKET Caledonia Baseball-Softball League REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! 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MORNINGS 10 AM -12 NOON thru March 18 A' ( 1 * til ( / / ii; rJ •u / Be a part of CBSL’s first season as a Chartered Little League! •* / ' • » 9 • - 06626475 I**'. �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28, 2006/ Page 17 Scots and Troians combined sending ten to the Palace (119), (119), Tyior Cook (130), and Tyler McCoy (140) all earned regional championshios. as did TK’s Mike by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia and Thomapple will each send five ual finals before. Lewis is making his third trip, while the other three their second. Maxim is the only preivous regional mishap, where he was pinned by Lowell’s Dominic Doyle, by facing Doyle again in the semifinals Brown in the championship match. Lewis opened the day’s action with a pin of Sparta s Josh Paas, then n » 1 « r< < 11 » I 4 A « •> 5 MH lU Iu •i « < f 4 < 5 4 < 0 6 3 < o 4 3 < 4 Yt II 4 4 mm tr» ml u * ■• J t 3 I 4 i I* 6 4 GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!'! ill IK ■■ < 1 [•J k I IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING NEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! 4 DRIVE A LATE MODEL CAR, SUV OR EVEN A 4X4 PICKUP TODAY!!! — * i, a PLUS GET A $100.00 GAS CARD WITH YOUR VEHICLE!!! i J ;• • w call I- 1 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:30PM B 11 ID (269) 948-8210 today for approval II- WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! CALL MR. HAGG FOR YOUR APPROVAL TODAY! •« publishers of • The Reminder • Sun and News • Hastings Banner • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Weekender * CALL TODAY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAST CREDIT HISTORY AND GET APPROVED! •w * ** i (III « *1 W, \ J-ad Graphics F YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! 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Benit, PA-C will be presenting ,- 11» an educational forum at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic on March 2, 2006 from 4:00 — 5:00 p.m. * ' I« AV^OPfo o o ♦f Er/ 1 •• - Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. fe’ J J**'1 / I 1.1 840 Cook Road jfl J V I Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, PC I 4. i Si. Ph: (269) 945-9520 Toll Free: (800) 596-1005 I 4 02641516 1 u Hastings, MI 49058 If '#/ Hi, 5 •» ,o Xi F F n * tn ■K — A. fc T^Qi J K" -• 1 �Page ia<The Sun and News M.ddievilte February 28 2006 Scots shoot for second in Gold after win at TK by Brett Bremer ■ Sports Editor -t Caledonia clinched a win­ ning record under head coach Scott Weis with a lop­ sided 72-48 victory over the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans in Middleville on Friday night. The Fighting Scots jumped out to a 21-7 lead in the first quarter and cruised to the victory. The Scots are now 11 -7 on the season with two games left to play, including tonights O-K Gold Conference season finale against Byron Center. The Bulldogs come to Caledonia with a 12-6 overall record, but Caledonia is one game better than the Bulldogs in the conference this fall at 83. The Scots will hold sec­ ond place to themselves in the conference with a victo­ ry. South Christian closed out the conference season last Tuesday, finishing with a perfect 12-0 mark. The Trojans meanwhile will be fighting to get out of Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Ryan Sisson (right) the conference basement runs into Caledonia junior forward Devan Jennings in when it visits Wayland the lane in the first half Friday night. The two led their Tuesday night. TK is now 29 in the league and 3-15 respective teams in scoring, Sisson with 16 points and overall. Jennings with 18. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The disparity between the Caledonia’s Thomas Spitzley keeps his head up as Thornapple Kellogg’s Gar Fighting Scots and Trojans over.” Allison chases him towards the paint in the second half of Friday night ’ s Caledonia was really the only player was evident Friday night as The Vikings wanted to who could get much going victory in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK turned the ball over a few avoid getting trapped in the for TK against the Lake wood t(xy many times in the early lead to 12-7 on a three-point- er by Gar Allison midway Sisson led the Trojans Trojan zone defense zone defense. Sisson started going. Still. TK cut the Scot through the opening quarter. with 16 points and five Tuesday, and at every oppor- attacking the lane more in Trojan senior center Isaac rebounds. Jason Blain added (unity tried to push the tempo the second half, and the Thaler had to leave the game 12 points and five boards for of the game in the early Trojans eventually tied the with two fouls less than a TK. going. Lakewood jumped game at 47 with 4:11 left to minute later, and TK didn’t Tyler Corson had a very out to an 8-0 lead with that play in the fourth quarter. * score again in the opening good night for the Scots and strategy, before the Trojans The Trojans’ improved period. finished with 12 points, ten settled in and eventually tied offense in the second half The Trojans had a tough rebounds, and four assists, the game at ten before the slowed down Lakewood's Thornapple Kellogg time finding Caledonia jun­ while teammate Max Larson end of the first quarter. running game. The Vikings Wrestling ior forward Devan Jennings added nine points and ten Lakewood built its lead were passing the ball in from on the offensive end of the rebounds. Logan Weis also back up to eight points by the under the basket, rather than Thronapple Kellogg's Mike floor. Jennings had 13 of his had nine points for half, thanks in no small part getting a full head of steam Munjoy had a perfect 3-0 record game high 18 points in the Caledonia, to go along with to a pair of three-pointers by by outlctting a defensive to win the 275-pound weight class at Saturday's first half on open jumpers his five assists. Tyler Barnett who led the rebound. Division 2 individual regional tournament at along the baseline and an Both TK and Caledonia Vikings with 15 points on The Trojan offense took a Muskegon Reeths-Puffer. offensive put-back or two. will hit the road for O-K the night. Brad Elliott step back in the final four Munjoy, a senior, topped Ionia's Scott Shattuck Caledonia led 37-20 at the Conference cross-over con­ chipped in 1 I points for minutes. TK wouldn't score 3-1 in the championship match. half. 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H i From previous page N. r • •Xi| • ■*. 4 * 1 ’^5 [•I. • * ? 1 • w wia 1*1'1 ■ BlISJ ■ I Y UMS « I; 1 I .< •• a ■r ’ oit I nice pass inside to Erickson for two points to put his team back in front with just over three minutes left to play. With just under two minutes to play, the Vikings’ Matt Richardson stole a rebound away from the Trojans’ Blake Johnson, and put it up and in to put his team up 5147. TK head coach Lance Laker was whistled for a after foul, technical Richardson's bucket, but Lake wood wasn't able to take advantage on the free throws or the ensuing posses­ sion. The Vikings wouldn't allow the Trojans a clean look from the three-point line in the final minute, and Lakewood finally knocked down a few free throws to seal the win. Lakewood was just 9-of21 from the foul line in the contest. <$uy 1 9 yet 1 SN~igHt E T)intter - UP 3° . ,ppi.lt* TO fOYAl. 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VALID THROUGH ---- W/ j when you stay one night, you get the next I DELJ Freeport area folks started Saturday morning on a sweet note at the local fire department’s pancake breakfast. Firefiehters and their si°I S There nipped Ute nificant leant others flipped nippea the tne Solid Qak and Maftogany/ 945^554i flapjacks for the 370 people new beds. Too much to list. who came for the feast. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for For Rent “It was fantastic, the best I $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 APARTMENT-LARGE -------------------------------------3 ever,” said volunteer Lani SLEIGH BED: queen cherry Forbes. M ----’ wood with pillowtop mat- (No dogs please). $675 plus The money raised will be tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 utilities/M-50/1-96 Alto area used to finish the depart(616)891-1840 STYLE TEMPERPEDIC ment’s building project, We raised enough for the I MEMORY foam mattress CALEDONIA - No Deposit! set. Queen size, new, still in Act now Big anc j s h arp O ne insulation,” said Forbes. plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for |. wo bedroom apartments “Now we need another $650. (616)366-2709n in the country (M-37 and $12,500 to finish the build84th). $495-$595. Very priwith ing. The doors will be Estate Sale vate, enclosed garage installed soon and we just ESTATE/MOVING SALES: opener.- Broadview Country keep working on it as we bv Bethel Timmer - The Cot- Estates. Call John McCleve, . om ..non x233. Smith-Dia ­ have the time and money.” i tage House Antiques. 891-2222, tage Chris Wenger donated | (269)795-8717 mond Realty, Caledonia Of­ fice. maple syrup and Felpausch Antiques donated orange juice. MIDDLEVILLE DUPLEX ANTIQUE SHOW: Barry NEWER 3 bedroom $775 County Fairgrounds Expo plus utilities. (269)795-4149 Complex on M-37,. March or (616)901-5818 ----------llth-12th. Just north of APARTHastings on M-37. 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R Hit » \ I H I -AN P PE'- Ci T r I itf 2005 Stop in or call... 891-5557 s s 8——AA 114 Main Street • Downtown Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-8328 06626507 >* �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 28. 2006 Caledonia welcomes area soldiers’ return *<r . > z rr< I« ” ■ - / f z A large welcome sign was hung for the soldiers as they walked into the high school. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The American Legion Post #305. Caledonia Fire Department and Caledonia High School staff members were hosts for the return of area Army Reserve soldiers Sunday morning. Family and friends anx­ iously awaited the return of their loved ones as they sat in the Caledonia High School gymnasium. As they gath­ ered, families were briefed on “business” information including benefits provided by the military.□ The Army Reserve troops from the #156 Unit, a blend of area groups, were expect­ ed to arrive at the Kent County Airport at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The return- \ £ ting ing soldiers were called to service in 2004 and spent approximately 14 months in IraqD Once the 150 soldiers arrived at the high school, a ceremony of welcome and prayers for the soldiers was held brief in order for the family and friends to reunite, ■j*** a» ' •- |rj —- , 5"^. * --- ^sansr ’ 1 - — 2 er~~Z7j»...a * 2m The Caledonia Fire Department raised the United States flag for the return of the soldiers. < H A- I I A* - r i ■ -Xv. <7^.1 • A/ F • * A- Soldiers anixously waited to be reunited with family and friends. Following the ceremony, soldiers gave away frisbees, stickers and coloring books. GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc • ® OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 26,000-f properties at WWW.greenridgecom OPEN SAT 1-3 2• * -c - V. Ill Hf B?! III Illi ■ r I* J r'x1 11648 E Bear Meadow - Alto MODEL OPEN - ALTO MEADOWS M Brand new home in convenient location! 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Also, lot ‘B’ available to the west. $45,000. ft AGENT: Emory Stouffer 9744166, 949-8900 (PC#63598 9175 Cherry Vail vy Aw. w www.greenndge.com • 891-8620 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/716/SunandNews_2006-03-07.pdf 73052be2d5c064a64ee3802f4d784698 PDF Text Text �121 S CHURCH ST H.\STINGS Ml 49058-1893 News Hastings Ml 49058-1841 z <s / / f XZ Fj t r Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 10/March 7, 2006 .oH > Tickets available at the door for TK ‘Oklahoma!’ production l I 4 I I * •r J I fl _ * ■ F If 2 I A* L~*b*m* Ml F11 > »•— .1 . .. - The stage is filled by farm hands, cowboys, and young and old women in the Thornapple Kellogg performance of “Oklahoma.” b ifiqs Laurey (Michelle Nesbitt) and Curley (Jordan Chavis) spar during the first act and find each other during the 100098 second. IU£J by Patricia Johns 1 kmlA oiDmq d bns MtebKT rl I A S/a# Writer Almost 50 students have practiced their “two step" and know the words to “Oklahoma!” in their sleep. Their costumes are getting a few final details and inbe­ tween studying for final exams are committing those last few lines by heart. of Performances “Oklahoma!" are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 9. 10 and 11. Ticket prices are^-s Per P^rso^Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents in the major roles are Michelle Nesbitt as Laurey, Jordan Chavis as Curley, Josh Foote as Will and Melissa Olsen as Ado Annie, as his girl who “jest cain’t say no." New PUD a possibility on Bender Road site by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Realtor Kay Stolsonburg attended the Feb. 28 meet­ ing of the Middleville Village Council to discuss her request to purchase a 66foot right of way given to the village by developer Dave Dykstra. Stolsonburg told the council that getting the right of way would make this res­ idential development on Bender Road, targeted at people between the ages of 45 and 55, a reality. There will be more dis­ cussions on this request for a planned unit development (PUD) at the committee level and the proposal will come back to council at its March 14 meeting. Village Planner Geoff Moffat asked the council to consider tearing down the former Baby Bliss factory at 227 Spring St. The council agreed to post notices and fence the site while Moffat contacts the owner. There are also some legal issues to be discussed with the Internal Revenue Service about this property. This issue also will come back to the board at the March 14 meeting. There will be more discussions on this request for a planned unit development (PUD) at the committee level and the proposal will come back to council at its March 14 meeting. The board also approved a drainage easement request made by developer Dave Dykstra for a drainage ease­ ment request to go under an unimproved portion of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail along Irving Road, “There will be no harm to the trail,” Dykstra told the board, Lewis Persenaire also thanked the council for past assistance with the National 24-hour challenge, a bicy­ cling event which takes place over the Father’s Day weekend. He thanked the board for their assistance over the past eight years. Village President Lon Myers told that Persenaire the Downtown Development Authority is thinking about hosting some time of event on Saturday morning so more people will turn out to hear the bagpipes and watch the cyclists travel down Main Street. In other business, the council approved ordinances, which limit atten­ dance to council member who may miss two meetings per season to be paid. They also approved ordinances affecting fines for non use of water meters. The council also approved streets from Misty Ridge 4 into the village and the first 1,000 feet of Crane Road with a bike path. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14. Providing the glue that holds the story together is Kassie Sovern as Aunt Eller. Playing against type are Jake Lenartz as the threatening Jud and Jordan Petersen as the oily snake oil salesman Ali Hakim. The cast includes a chorus of men and women. In the chorus this year are Stephanie Ahern. Melissa Beard, Jason Morley, Brittney Benjamin, Matt Morley, Chris Biggs, Anne Nesbitt, Robbi Blain, Chelsea Niblock, Kaleigh Borrink, Olivia Nieder, Whitnee Bosworth, Ben Niemchick, Whitley Bremer, Sara Pappas, Leanne Crisher and Justin Petersen. Also in the cast are Kara Delille , Kasey Reeves, Kristen Chyna Dodge, Schmidt, Katie Edwards, Brooke Schnittker, Chelsea Funk, Kyle Selleck, Elena Gormley, Kyla Sisson, Ashlee Gross, Cody Timm, Jamie Rochelle Hyde, Vandongen, and Deidre Grace and Humbarger Welton. Helping fill the stage with dance and music are Nick Karelse, Renee Kimbrall, /I < See Oklahoma!, pg. 2 Buttrick gravel operation denied Sale of Alaska Hall approved A by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Caledonia Township Board approved the sale of the Alaska Hall to the Little Lambs Preschool for $105,000 at their meeting on March 1. Walter Bujack, whose wife is treasurer of the pre­ school group, recused him­ self from the decision and the vote. There are a few details left to be clarified. Little Lambs President Mary Beth Stout says, “We have had a good relationship with the township during the past three years." The preschool has been in existence for 30 years and had changed location during that time. About five years ago, the township allowed the school to lease the Alaska Hall for its opera­ tions. “The township has been a great delight to work with," Stout says. • About three years ago the group looked into building a new facility. A group from the Grand Valley State University mar­ keting and public relations class is doing a class project at the school. “The Open Door Committee" will have college students helping the parents with a sign outside the building, a mural inside, and getting information on the Internet. In other business, mem­ bers of the board decided to deny a request from Kentwood Excavating to rezone property from Rural Residential Planned toto Mineral Removal at property at 6500 Buttrick Ave. This property is surround­ ed by homes. Many of those speaking against the rezon- I ing request mentioned the dangerous nature of traffic along Buttrick. There was some concern that this denial will get the request before a judge, The board also voted to approve changes in the Freedom of Information Act policy which will make requesters of information liable for any attorney fees incurred in the process of the FOIA filling township requests. The next meeting of the Caledonia Township Board will be on Wednesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. 1 In This Issue • Brownies get tour of private planes • Caledonia bands auction slated for this Saturday • State champs from Mason top the Trojans again • Caledonia scores one win in district tourney at Kentwood • Irving Twp. sets hearing on budget * �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006 ^^1 II a9 f > a Chess tourney planned at TK Ado Annie (Melissa Olsen) learns she “Jest Cain’t Say No” to Will played by “Josh Foote.” Minika Weston, Quinn Konarska, K a t e Wilson, Kayla Zahl, Stephanie Lukas, Gina Mancuso and Nate Marklevitz. The chorus features sever- al ensembles during the show including dream singers, dream figures, outrage girls and dancing girls. This year's show is direct­ ed by Ray and Tricia Rickert. A non-rated chess tourna­ ment will be held Saturday morning, March 25, for young chess players in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A registration form is on the Thomapple Kellogg web site at tk.kl2.mi.us The cost is $10 for those who pre-register before March 13 and $15 for those who register at the door March 25. Chess players in grades 4 through 8 should bring their own chess sets and boards. A rewards ceremony will be held following the last match. Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents have enjoyed playing chess as an after-school activity. The “Pawn Storm” have competed in tournaments for several years and are looking forward to host­ ing players from other schools. For more information about this non-rated tourna­ ment, call assistant Superintendent Patricia Koeze at 795-3313. Local grad Call 945-9554 anytime to place infarnino ae vnnr Cun XV lUmiK ArTTHM A/l XV ■■■ICnilllg your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! Chiropractor Mb W W’ WT A W WF W W A AW A WF A A A A VB SB ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------■ ■ ■ Caledonia American Legion #305 O lWRCHtlPP.ll. Food Events ; Mar. 1 r • St. Patrick's Day / C0< Corned Beef Dinner Legion Lent Fish Frys All-You-Can-Eat Mar. 10th Mar. 24th Mar. 31” th Apr. 7 Apr. 14 / th All start at 5:30 p.tn. Cost $8.00 06626419 t r T" CM ■ 1999 Caledonia High School graduate Aaron Buys is performing an internship at Seif Chiropractic P.C. with Drs. Eric and Tanya Seif in Caledonia. Buys received his under­ graduate degree in biology from Arbor Spring University prior to entering National University of Health Sciences in Lombard. Ill. He will receive his doctor of chi­ ropractic degree and graduate as valedictorian of his class this April. Upon graduation, Buys will be accepting new patients at Seif Chiropractic at 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. in Caledonia. Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Broker & Owner........................ 838-3305 CD CM § BRIGHT g^SKY Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI Assoc. Broker....................... ...838-3349 Bonnie Baumgardner, ABR ...795-3305 Deb Erway ..... ............ . ........ ...623-8357 Mary Reurink ........................ 795-2336 •REALTORS’* www.BrightSkyRealtors.com o MLS. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 12 • 12:30 TO 2:00 208 GRAND RAPIDS STREET RAM*. MMJBMO 0P»C«ITV«:r» Kay Drop off your inkjet, laser, fax, copier cartridges & cell phones to our office. Teaming up with Cartridges For Kids® will help keep these items out of the landfills and generate funds for T-K Schools. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 12 • 3:00 TO 4:30 6223 WILKEN DRIVE Your Host: Kay Stolsonburg Your Host: Kay Stolsonburg Directions: M-37 to E on Main to N on Grand Rapids Directions: M-37 S to 84th Street, IV to Wilken Drive. Street MUST SEE IN MIDDLEVILLE! Middleville home offers 3 bedrooms/2 baths ‘ Large 3-car garage ‘ Garden area, professional landscaping and shade trees * Attic room could be 4th bedroom or play area. •I* Stop by Open House or call Kay Stolsonburg $154,900 838-3305 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! Lovely w led & secluded * Approx. 2-3/4 acres ‘ No mobile homes or doublewides ’ Modulars welcome! Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ............................................................................$34,900 838-3349 Bonnie 795-3305 2. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! Beautiful 1.5 acre +/- wooded building site with underground electric ’ Secluded setting * Land contract terms ’ No mobile homes or doublewides * Modulars welcome! Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ................................................................................................................. $28,900 3. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE! Lovely rolling, wooded acreage within 5 minutes of schools! Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 Two sites available................................................................................................................................. each $49,900 Deb 623-8357 4. ACREAGE! Approx. 5-1/2 acres with split available ‘ Nice walk-out site with woods behind ‘ Within 5 minutes of school ‘ Conveniently located, just off M-37. For more information call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ....$84,900 5. HASTINGS! You need this pretty property for your future home. 2.08 acres in great location. Priced for quick sell! Call Bonnie, ABR @ 269-795-3305 .............................................................................................................................................. $24,900 6. ACREAGE! Lovely towering trees on quiet cul-de-sac ‘ Close to Gun Lake and Golf Course ‘ Perked and surveyed ‘ Middleville Schools. Call Deb Erway @ 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 269-623-8357............. 1.09 acres $29,900 or 1.95 acres $37,900 ■‘K C'/.; I *J V Local pianist and high school senior Michael Shaner will perform at the St. Cecilia Music Society's Eight Piano Concert scheduled for this weekend. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Local pianist and Caledonia High School sen­ ior Michael Shaner will be one of 16 pianists playing at the St. Cecilia Music Society's annual Eight Piano Concerts this coming weekend. The concert will feature eight pianos on stage, form­ ing the shape of a "V." Eight women composers created the musical pieces which will be played in unity by eight pianists during the main concert. Shaner will be “sharing” a piano with his instructor, Cynthia Bristol, during the encore when sixteen pianists will share eight pianos, awing the audience with their talents. Shaner's performance was requested by the concert's coordinator, Phil Pletcher. CHS NHS plans Fine krts Night Pletcher has listened to many of Shaner's performances and felt he would be an asset to the evening. Though he has attended many Eight Piano Concerts and has been a member of St. Cecilia Society, this is I Shaner's first opportunity to perform, and he said he is very excited about the oppor­ tunity to perform at the con­ cert. Besides playing the piano, Shaner also plays the organ and sings with the Caledonia High School Choralaires. He is active at the Christ Lutheran Church as the choir accompanist and vacation Bible school volunteer. After high school, Shaner plans to attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. The Eight Piano Concerts will be held at the St. Cecilia Music Society, located at 24 Ranson NE. The perform­ ances begin at 8 p.m, Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. There are still a few tickets available for the two-hour Mary 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 The Caledonia High School National Honor Society will have a Fine Ails Night Thursday, March 16 at the CHS Fine Arts Center. The Caledonia community is invited to the first annual Fine Arts Night, in which high school students will entertain the audience with performances in drama, music and art. Tickets for the evening are $3 for adults and $2 for stu­ dents. For another $1, atten­ dees can enjoy a bowl of soup in bowls made by the CHS art classes. All proceeds will be donat­ ed to the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Foundation. program, and reserved tick­ ets are recommended. Following the performance, attendees are invited to a reception of refreshments. Paper drive deadline set for March 10 The has trailer/truck arrived for the Kraft Meadows Middle School paper drive and will be avail­ able until Friday, March 10. Caledonia residents are encouraged to drop off their newspapers, catalogs, and phone books to the truck in the parking lot near the tennis courts. The paper drive is being sponsored by the Kraft Meadows Middle School seventh-graders to help the environment and to raise money for their year-end trip. id* *' at rd* Of H*4 u is lidJEBSI®' ta asa to i'Mi.b sites iiVAtail w* al io sS &H t rO ins totJ _ Vi k IM 4 I gONTEMPO 5^ LON & W <9f>A I Meet the Staff Craig CALEDONIA! New Construction ‘ 3 bedrooms/2 full baths ‘Deck off main floor breakfast area * Large kitchen * Formal dining room ‘ Main floor laundry ’ Master bath has whirlpool • • tub. shower, and walk-in closet ‘ Unfinished full walk-out basement prepped for full bath * 2-1/2 stall attached garage. Stop by Open House or call Kay Stolsonburg $229,900 VACANT LAND--------------- CHS piStllSt tO play Piano Concerts F HAIR IS MY LIFE...I am a master designer and a cosmetology instructor. I have been making people beautiful for 9 years. Whether it be a new color, highlights, makeup or a new style, I can't wait to meet you. CttdHit ()() TAN at CONTEMPO - State of the Art Tanning LOTION SPECI ALS NEW QPI MEXICO COLLECTION - Beautiful Colors ^NTEMPO SMI s . n a u % inc “ “ Caledonia Village Centre •891-1093I for _tour Children Contempt) Kids Cutting Studio Noui avLailuble _________ o rCC % �rj ’,r Fire destroyed the garage where personal belongings of Superintendent Wes VanDenburg were housed. Fire destroys many of superintendent belongings i. * VanDenburg was preparing to move out of his apartment and had transferred many of his belongings such as cloth­ ing, books, a microwave, scooter, and video arcade machine into the garage across from the apartment. Also in the garage were items, including clothes that belonged to his son. Deputy According to Schmuck, David VanDenburg is not a suspect. He was not in the Caledonia area and also had recently canceled his renter's insur­ ance. Schmuck does suspect that arson is the cause of the fire and is following leads for the case. It was also apparent that someone had taken items from the garage prior to the fire. VanDenburg’s video arcade machine, scooter and by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer As if times weren’t diffi­ cult enough for Caledonia 9 b - I ' 5S IR U ^<180 - IV W«oii4ta| Marik tf;. teij LMIfIPT- »« 4 • Ihl Mi Hill. I»tl3 <tCfall Ik ntti’ - jnei H u t is Superintendent Wes VanDenburg, they just got worse. Last Wednesday morning, fire broke out in the garage where VanDenburg had just moved many of personal belongings. At approximately 4:30 a.m. last Wednesday, resi­ dents at the Broadview Apartment complex reported a fire in garages across from their apartments. According to Caledonia Fire Chief Brian Bennett, the fire start­ ed in VanDenburg’s garage and spread to attached garages. Three of the six garages were destroyed while the remaining three were severely damaged. Just the day before. Jem T ,r^iu >k i 0 I X a life I F >n v liI I] k & lex r- i i 1 11 !» - * kfi 3* • Jug {M *i * ■ -J**4 I** V J I— ■ 1 MM Can* » G I •<* <*4 Parade in Herald Square. Hannah auditioned last summer for the opportunity School student Hannah to partake in the camp and Melton experienced a dream parade. According to her mother, Karen Melton, more come true last fall when she spent one week in New York than several thousand chil­ City, where she attended dren, ages 9 to 13, from 26 states, Australia, Great "Camp Broadway." She appeared in the origi­ Britain and Canada compet­ nal Andrew Lippa composed ed for the 466 spots. "The kids had time to opening number of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day develop friendships and pen pals from around the world in-between costume fittings, singing and dancing rehearsals," said Karen. before The Tuesday Thanksgiving, the perform­ ers spent 14 hours in rehears­ al, which included the block rehearsal in Herald Square for the television cameras. The Irvine Township Irving Hannah has appeared in Board will have a public local productions with Civic hearing on the proposed Theater, Caledonia budset for the 2006-2007 Community Players, Circle year at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Theater and Opera Grand March 8. The re gular Township Rapids. She recently particiBoard meeting will follow at pated in the Grand Valley University Opera State 7 p.m. following the budget Theater's production of "The hearing. The Irving Township Hall Secret Garden," where she is located at 3425 Wing Road. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Emmons Lake Elementary [ Ur hv -.vu SNp t HASTINGS 4 Goodrich www.hastings.com In 2006, sail aboard CARNIVAL LIBERTY^ on a 12 day Mediterranean UALITY cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Naples, Dubrovnik.Venice, Messina. Barcelona, Cannes and Livorno. Or choose one of her Transatlantic THEATERS voyages witli destinations in Europe and the Caribbean, fo see Europe 0 No passes 16 Day from $1,199* (Nov. 3. 2006) 12 Day from $1,549 (Sept.. Oct, 2006) (269) 945-SHOW Downtown Hastings on State St. ALL DIGITAL SOUND "Fun Ships'* style, book today. til* ing heights, fueling capacity, flying requirements, requirements. wing styles, and many more details about aerodynamics and airplanes. had the lead role of Mary Lennox. Hannah hopes to one day be the first NASA scientist to win a Tony Award for her work on Broadway. When she wasn't rehears- ing in New York City, she enjoyed visiting the zoo in Central Park, window shop­ ping on Fifth Avenue, visit­ ing Rockefeller Center and seeing several Broadway shows. sets hearing ■ I other private airplane facili­ ties. The girls learned many different components about airplanes, their structure, fly­ Emmons Lake El student attends ‘Camp Broadway’ At any one moment there are a million ways to enjoy Europe. i* B ro w n i e Middleville’s Troop #2463 toured Alticor’s private facility and was able to get inside of some private airplanes, along with some on budget ^1 J.c L . *— £5: a*1- Leader Callie Finholm, Darian Dressier, Carrie Finholm, Erin Finholm, Savannah Temple, Lindsey Garbow and Co-leader Kim Marshall with one of the planes. Irving Twp. kJr*‘ ** 7^ . if microwave were not found following the fire. VanDenburg is currently on unpaid administrative leave following charges brought against him in Kent and Ionia counties, accusing him of accept! accepting school n money under false pretenses. B fi Carnival. The Fun Ships, ramn-j’ ccm Free drink refills & 25c com refills | STADIUM SEATING TIMES 3/7 • 3/9 JO ©AQUAMARINE (PG) J 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:35 □ ODOOGAL (G) J 1:00. 2:45,4:30, 6:10 3 DATE MOVIE (PG 13) 512:40, 2:30. 4:20. 6:50. 9:15 CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 • (616) 891-1272 Caledonia Community Schools �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church - Sewing a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship.............................................................. 9:30a.m. . . .......................................... 10:35 a.m. Fellowship Time Sunday School..................................................................10:50a.m. Evening Praise ...................................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY. Faith Weaver Friends . . .6.00 p.m. 616-698-8104 Tim II A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Sunday School........................................................... 9:45 a.m. Good Shepherd BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 1 1:00am — www.brighlside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Lutheran Church ................................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: n ............................... 9:45 a.m. . .............................11:00 a.m. ............................... 6:00 p.m. .............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) C<JNew Life H R I STI A N CHURCH 122 III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 10 AM Sunday Morning Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 698-9660 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Sunday Worship: A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 9: KI a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUR CM Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th KI St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm J Wfje (Bib ^Cirne Me11)obist QCljurd) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship •ft ..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................ 10:45 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Evening Worship.....................................................6: 6:00 KI p.m. www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue At Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Cherr.yVu.ley RRESBY TERI A N Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday School for All Ages Pioneer Club Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. .9:15 a.m. .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Loving God, Loving People 7, K/ub for ’Kids' of all a?es 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Currently meetin? at I Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave., Caledonia Nursery dvdi/db/e throughout. fveryone is lueNome. Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . feme www.CornerChurch.org 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Peace Church A Place For YOU! I 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 17 ifl 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11: KI. A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service; 6: KI P.M. Evening Prayer lift1- Pt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt Sunday Services -| Make ZSunday the best 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services day ofyour week Ji 1?* ■wjin’ @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 111 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcaledonia.org I Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH I !»■— 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... I 1 tsssstt 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School.................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: II Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. SIIN \»E 1IM IN?.! UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m.......................Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................. Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m .............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 I WAYFARER. COMMUNITY CHURCH EM Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E.'of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 708 W. Main Street 9:30a, 11:OOa PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Rev. Royle Ballard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, March 12 - Service - Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 17:1-7; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 / 2415 McCann Rd. (1 908 W. Main Street 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. (Missouri Synod) Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Worship.................................................... 9:3Qa.m. Phone 795-9030 Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Worship a.m. Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... Word of Life Clubs...................................................6:45 p.m. I * Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................ 6:45 p.m. w Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles I Middleville Wesleyan Church Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Evening Senrice........................................6:00 KI p.m. 2 miles east of M-37 J 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Sunday Morning Worship Senrice.............. 11:00 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia All walks, One faith FIRST BAPTIST I Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church << The Family of God for All People Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.rdeemercovenant.org II An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. ?» Sut Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! "Itliid Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: ww.wayfarercc.org WHITNEYVILLE r IBLE I --- CHURCH . LL TT=- A 8655 Whitneyville Avenue •891- •IO j • • The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »» Sunday School.............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a-mSunday Evening Worship ................................&00 P-m< Family Supper .............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group................................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 *1 lx «1( �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006/ Page 5 - c - TAEF annual citizen award r- ’st* to be given in September March 10 is the deadline to nominate someone for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation out­ standing citizen award. The TAEF has honored someone from the area for It Middleville Lions VII 1 s 'j as H I J plan March 26 chicken dinner I b-l <1 Caledonia representatives included (from left) Tom Grinage, John Schut, Cassi Fortin, Kay Grinage, Tony Grinage, Marielos Good and Jerry Good. h c Caledonia FFA Boosters earn state recognition b e Cl km. THORNAPPli BIBLE CH® 1 11 ▲CHRISTIAN! W v wwlMsiW 1 ree w I MBM IW ■■ , as ■ LEARNING CENTERS ■ in ; Presents SUMME Explorers 2006 Now Enrolling 18 . 0® I *<;* * for 6-12 year olds RUNNING JUNE 5,H - SEPT. 1st 4 * > * * T ‘Si r v, ■ X > if I jutd’ di •v. I f V 1 « r . T - kv/*R r c'r Bwbb * -ft- I * ■ “ -4 — f A-’- — Our Summer Camp Program includes: i |1 jrz- i 9B ii |W. f MW KX • SonTreasure Island Christian Curriculum • 2-3 field trips per week (cost included in weekly tuition) • Songs, games, crafts, and stories • Breakfast, Lunch, and snack ft I *M at lW f CC||5‘ ' <- ■ I judges and coaches, and pro­ viding transportation for FFA activities. The officers for this year's affliliate include President Cassi Fortin, Vice President Marc Langkamp, Secretary Kay Grinage and Treasurer Jerry Good. Members are anyone who supports the FFA organization. For more information, call John Schut, Caledonia FFA Advisor, Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Mich. 49316, call 616-891-8129 or e-mail schutj@caledonia.kl2.mi.us h Il _ IX Caledonia’s state-winning application will be sent on to be evaluated by a panel of experts in Indianapolis at the National FFA Center. The awards will be presented in October at a special session at the National FFA Alumni Convention. The Caledonia Affiliate, which is 25 members strong, works to promote the FFA within community. the Members have dedicated time in such activities as the annual toy show, assisting with fair projects, serving as A group of dedicated Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters Affiliate volunteers was recognized with the Michigan FFA Alumni Pioneer Affiliate Award from the Michigan FFA Alumni Association Feb. 11 at its annual meeting in Springport. The Pioneer Affiliate Award is given to newly active affiliates who com­ plete a 15-page application on activities that promote member, chapter and com­ munity development. / *■ £ Summer Camp weekly Rates 5 Days a Days 3 Days 2 Days $160* $140* $105* $ 70* 'Plus an annual field trip fee of $75 8187 Broadmoor • Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-7950 www.appletreekids.ee The Middleville Lions Club's annual chicken dinner will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Middle Villa Inn. The menu will include chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, cole slaw, and ice cream. Baked goods also will be available. Cost is adults, $8 in advance; $10 at the door and children $5.50 12 and under, kids under 3 eat free. Tickets are available in advance from any Club Lions Middleville member or at the door. his or her contributions to the community for several years. Members of the founda­ tion's board are seeking input from the community about nominees, who must be residents of the Thornapple-Kellogg School District. Anyone may nom­ inate an individual who has enriched the lives of men, women and children in the Thornapple Kellogg area by acting as a leader who has worked to meet the needs of the local community. Send names and informa­ tion to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, in care of Barb Dykstra, Program Committee, P.O. Box 40, Middleville, Mi. 49333. should Nominations include information about the person, reason for nomi­ nation, and a biographical sketch (family, occupation, organization or activity.) Deadline for submitting nominations is March 10. The final selection will be made by the TAEF Board. An honors banquet will be held in September. The mission of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Thornapple area by act­ ing as a leader and catalyst in the evolvine needs of the community. Scrapbooking class set at SS Cyril & Methodius 131st Ave. in the Gun Lake in Anyone interested Creative Memories" scrap­ area. Beginners should bring booking is invited to attend a class at SS. Cyril and four to five photos of the Methodius Church Thursday, same theme and $8. All other materials will be provided. March 23. Memories" Experienced scrapbookers “Creative helps preserve precious pho­ can attend for a fee of $4. tos of family, friends or spe­ Those participating may use cial occasions. These memo- their own materials or the ries are enhanced by adding consultant's. Prizes are avail­ r . captions, stickers, various able for all participants. To register, call the church Justin Buiter of Caledonia papers and journaling to the office at 269-792-3543 or was one of 21 Davenport photos in an album. SS. Cyril and Methodius Kris Marcukaitis at 269-623University students who have a Marcukaitis, received top honors in a Church will have a workshop 4362. Memory recent state-wide competition for beginners and experi­ Creative conducted by the Michigan enced scrapbookers March Consultant, will preside over of the Business 23 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The the workshop. Professionals of America church is located at 159 (BPA). 02636314 The Davenport students were among 100 students from around the state who Saturday Hours! competed in various events Professional Services! and are now eligible to comGreat Product Selections! pete at the National BPA www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Convention in May. Buiter placed second in Technology Information in third Concepts, 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Management-Marketing/HR Concepts and third in small Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. business management team. 44 Brandon J. Wright, son of Tamara L. Newman of Union City and James M. Wright of Middleville recently gfaduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. five-week During the course, Wright received instruction in the fundamen­ tals of engineering support for combat units, including the procedures for building and repairing bridges, roads and field fortifications. Wright also received train­ ing on demolition concepts, land mine warfare and cam­ ouflage techniques. Wright is a 2005 graduate of Union City High School and joined the Marine Corps Reserve in July 2005. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more ___________ information. A Davenport student from Caledonia wins place in BRA contest SERVING OUR ? f “ COUNTRY Brandon J. Wright Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. T 6 i ied° 616-891-2020 V • w Ch erry valley w • 4 CD 00 R CD C\J CD CD O R RE SB V Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world C. S. Lewis Lenten Sermon Series - journey through NARNIA Marqh 5 March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 April 16 Created in God’s Image A War Not of Our Choosing Where We Go Wrong Our Choice and Our Destiny A Deep Magic A Deeper Magic The King Who Lives Beyond Death Every Week during Lent 10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight) 10:30 am Celebration Service Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School 9757 Duncan Lake Ave/Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006 / Caledonia Cares volunteers clean homes in New Orleans ■» •V'1- If ■- H z V •y ■ .i ( ■> *7 ►< -i s ■ r: I i I •Vi l R •■ ♦ 61 . (Tf » ♦ ‘ 'I s JV'- < - M lite . I >x 7 A ■— • f ^-= r\-j ’*>Xs!\ - II "> • * ♦ * A z5 -. /•I -I K - -t l-i tv ►>jce *.S -r-' ?<i £ *U< -: to * 'r ✓ • »* •jl -’ •u r* JI ■ftS ’ rink'llY Tc • f L. 4*j< ’r .75 -V* ’ ' .-v» * ■ * u — J5* • -37 < < * 7^7, ^,’A. s$ ■ 35 «• _____ i Many areas in New Orleans look the same as they did after immediately after Hurricane Katrina, excluding the water. Staff Writer Fourteen Caledonia Cares volunteers spent a weekend in New Orleans last month to help clean up homes owned by partners with Caledonia churches. "One recent report stated that 235,000 homes in New Orleans were totally destroyed," said Caledonia Cares organizer Terrie Morrow. "My understanding is that whether these homes will be rebuilt or torn down, they all need to be complete­ ly gutted." The J4 volunteers help to gut 2.5 of those 235,000 homes in 2.5 days. Morrow said, "If you were v. K* De Kok < When the volunteers, who included church member Tom Kohl, arrived at the Nuessiy home, the family (Michael, Marie and 8-yearold Mike) were packing their small van with items they would take to their new home in Tennessee. The vol­ unteers were able to clean out the Neussly's home and garage. & Marie and Mike will live in Tennessee and when not working, Michael will com­ mute from New Orleans every ten days to visit his wife and son. Marie’s moth­ er, who was living with the family, will remain in New Orleans. "We were the only ones there to wish them well and send them on their way from the only life they knew," Morrow sadly admitted. The Caledonia United Methodist Church plans -to sponsor a "new home show­ er" to help the Nuesslys set­ tle in their new home. As part a shower gift, the church will collect money to pur­ chase a furniture store gift card. Later that day. Morrow 126 East Main Middleville, MI 4^ a to use these numbers to determine the success of our efforts, you might say we failed miserably. However, the number of homes we gut­ ted did not determine the success. Our efforts were with real people who had real stories, who are only looking for people who care, people who have not forgot­ ten them, and people who will continue to be their voice until they can make it through this incredibly inde­ scribable time." The Nuesssly family, which has been matched with the Caledonia United Methodist Church, was the first family who received helped during this travel. 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK REALTY •w WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 51/2% 06626715 wo i/p the Holidays... Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... • •■ fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and allergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! 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The Morrows video­ taped the arrival of the eightmember Darby family "who were stunned by the enclosed trailer with letters on the side, ‘Darby Landscaping, Besides losing their home, Brian Darby lost all of the equipment to his landscaping business. The Delton Methodist Church provided this family with the trailer, business cards, two riding mowers, two push mowers, power washers, chain saws, hand tools, weed wackers and more tools than he would need for himself. Not only has Darby been able to put himself back to work, he also has hired his brother and his father. Later that evening, the four adults from Delton Methodist Church took all of the Darbys to dinner and spent the next day with Mrs. Darby walking through her neighborhood to find families who plan to move back. The group was able to find 18 families who plan to return home, which is more encouragement than the Darbys have received since the disaster. . Sunday morning, Kevin Stiles of Alaska Baptist Church and two of his youth group helpers met Elder Johnny Lewis from St. Mark Baptist Church in St. Bernard Parish, Stiles described the pews as "a set of pickup sticks that had been gathered together and just dropped." Stiles will be communi­ cating with Elder Lewis and with the pastor to determine how the Alaska Baptist youth can best help this church over the summer. Elder Lewis shared his own story with the Caledonia vol­ unteers and reminded them that "the real strength comes from God above and not from human strength, size or potential." Also on Sunday morning, a few volunteers visited the Lutheran Church in LaPlace. ’ If They discovered that Todd LaGrange of the Emmons Lake Elementary partner family, was preaching at the church, filling in during the shortage. Gordie Nickels, principal at Emmons Lake, spoke with a couple from the church who had written a $25,000 grant to help Katrina victims. The couple offered money from the grant to any of the Caledonia Cares families who need some help and can’t get it elsewhere. The couple also informed the Caledonia vol­ unteers of two , • < other • x 4 • i • I disaster relief centers that may be available for volunteers to stay whenever they take work teams down. Some volunteers finished the work Sunday afternoon at the Nuessley home while others tore up a floor in Todd LaGrange's home. While assisting LaGrange, he told volunteers about his friends who also needed help. The woman has cerebral palsy and the man does not know how to do the work. After visiting with newly acquaint­ ed family, the volunters decided the couple needed help and completed the work Monday morning. After finishing the fi nishing Nuessley home, nine of the Caledonia volunteers went to the home of “Jack and Shirley,” where members of the Brightside Community Church began the work on the home two weeks prior. Jack and Shirley are not part of the Caledonia Cares original 18 families, but Jack is a 59-year-old diabetic who has a bone infection in his foot and Shirley is under the care of a physician, so neither are physically able to work on their home. According to Morrow, Jack looked at me with tears in his eyes and asked, ‘Who are you guys and why are you doing this for us?’" While talking with Jack and Shirley the volunteers learned the couple has a niece who was a single mom. She lost one home to Katrina and just a few weeks later •lost • “ ' • • another • • •« • vr • • |home ► < • % fw to < • o at fire where she also lost her 9year-old son. Her name is Penny and Caledonia Cares hopes to add her to the list of Caledonia partners. The Caledonia Cares vol­ unteers took the five families and their children out to din­ ner Sunday evening as one big group. The group laughed, cried, prayed, encouraged one another, hugged and was entertained by the children. Morrow added, These people have become our new friends and we will do what­ ever we can to help them. As you can see we pick up new families each time we go down. We need your help because they need our help.” Caledonia Cares has picked up three new local partners to help individual families as a result of this trip. “One new partner is a cou­ ple from Middleville, Dean & $ it* <fc n f ; 1 »s (SlBS IM rl ' jtij'js? ■ Bstta I I 1 i lite Mtfi w I i! ik r 1 *4 I i 3 I I I Continued next page v * Quilt Books * KO cX Zippers, Trims, Buttons ♦ * < 5 Denim, Flannel, Calico, Muslin, Lace, Twill SALE TABLE of Fabrics! a QUESTIONS: ASK US... CT Eg ••• 4> 7* 218 E. State St., Hastings • I I 06626876 l!* 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 an>-5:30 pro; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm ■S Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Stat/on | n]/^Sr 7S �I •II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006/ Page 7 From previous page ? ft r, 4 I ft ■ .I • • '- ■ 1 1 *11 • Uli. 1^ *** -Jl s onto. J* 1 T ® * 31 fl f <1 R ieJosae itnuj. lijsuti, - * <aihi i * 1II/. wHui t ■ • ncre ta it at (b ■ and Jean Petersen, who read about our trip and wanted to come along and help." said. Morrow "Another blessing in all of this is that we went down representing five different organizations from the southwest Michigan area, most of us not knowing each other until working together. It was awesome and I am almost begging anyone to get involved. The spirit of these families in Louisiana will bless you abundantly." Through the organization of Dick Wachter and several other Holy Family Catholic Parish members, help has traveled to New Orleans twice in February. The church volunteers have made personal contact with their partner families and have dis­ covered they needed help getting back into their home as soon as possible. •It "One Morrow said, rebuilding team just returned Friday and another will be f ew going down in just a weeks. Several of the youth of Holy Family have also been involved by raising money to support the efforts of their church." Cares Caledonia The organization will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Emmons Lake Elementary in the classroom of Morrow. Community Brightside Church is currently hosting the visit of a partnered family who will also attend the meeting. Anyone interested in vol­ unteers or supporting the Caledonia Cares organization may attend. For more infor­ mation, call Terrie Morrow at 269-303-5703 or 269-6232266, or via email at calterrie@hotmail.com -*•••••< t»: Ms I* CMltalli liBSt It liy-MtWtg&s Saving on home insurance is I BIS'® •' •Bts'®’13C?1 MJ • ■ “No Problem. Si*!?1' kt* ted rg undreds of thousands Z if r - ‘of families are saving money with Auto-Owners t Insurance for their home and r»» JI mobile home protection. Stop in and ask I* &■ * «;; us about »1«. quality pro­ tection, with flexi- ble payment plans and “No Problem" claim service. v4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TkiNoMbrnficyA' * ISMLiM 1 HIM 1 ’ Direct Rates with Local •1* Service J Kevin Conner Christopher Hager Kevin A. Conner has been added to the retail lending department as senior loan officer and Christopher D. Hager has been promoted to information technology offi­ cer for Hastings City Bank. Conner is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a general business degree and comes with 14 Years of banking experience in the retail lending field, most recently at Huntington National Bank. He and his wife, Renae, live in the Caledonia area. They are the parents of two children, daughter Allie, 10 and son, Bayley, 7. Both are students in the Caledonia School District. Hager joined Hastings City Bank in August of 1999 as a network specialist and •II most recently held the posi ­ tion of network administra- tor. He previously worked for the National Weather Service as a systems special­ ist and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Hager has a bachelor's degree in network engineer­ ing from Davenport University. He and his wife, Danielle, live in Middleville. They are the parents of three children, Kristian, Megan and Lauren, all students at Thomapple Kellogg Schools. In addition to technology, Hager enjoys music, litera­ ture and film. Hastings City Bank is a full service community bank in branches, six with Caledonia, Bellevue, Middleville, Hastings, Nashville and Wayland. They are located on the web a t www.hastingscitybank.com MOPS fund-raiser tickets still available by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Tickets are still available until Friday, March 17, for Antiquities Photography ses­ sions sponsored by the of Mothers Caledonia Preschoolers (MOPS). The photography sessions are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23, 24 and 25, at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, located on Vine Street. Antiquities Photography offers fun and unique pictures with the by-gone era feeling by using antique clothing such as lace dresses, overalls, and blue jeans and props such as saddles, flowers, and fish­ ing poles for a by-gone era look. New this year is the Colorsplash accent which offers a red and/or blue item in the black and white por­ trait. Tickets are being sold for $10 per family. Participants may purchase the tickets with either cash or check and pay­ ment is due at the time of the ticket sale. No person may appear in more than one 10x13 offer, but may be appear for additional photo­ graph purchases. No refunds will be available once tickets are purchased. The Caledonia MOPS is a charter member of MOPS International, an organization formed to meet the needs of moms urban, suburban, and rural; stay at home and work­ ing moms; teen single and married. MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs, which MOPS helps to meet. To purchase a portrait tick­ et or receive additional infor­ mation regarding MOPS, please call MOPS Fundraiser Coordinator Anita Dion at 616-891-5905 or Assistant Coordinator Elizabeth Geshel at 269-792-0507. If you have a 401(k) plan, you've got a great way to save for retirement. And, as of the first of the year, your 401(k) got even better because you can now con­ tribute even more to it. The same is true of 457(b) plans (if you work for a govern­ mental agency) or 403(b) plans (if you work for a non­ profit group). With all these plans, you can now put more in - which means that, some­ day, you should be able to take more out. In 2006, you can put in up to $15,000 to your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plan, up from $14,000 in 2005. And if you are 50 or older, you can make additional "catch-up" contributions of $5,000 to your plan, giving you a ceil­ ing of $20,000. (In 2005, the limit was "catch-up" $4,000.) Furthermore, if you do participate in a 457(b) plan, and you are within three full calendar years of your nor­ mal retirement age, you may abie to contribute; even more, sometimes up to dou­ ble the limits. This means you may be able to put in up to $30,000 to your plan in 2006. You can't take advantage of both the normal Heritage Day committee to meet March 8 "catch-up" contribution and the double-contribution ben­ efit in the same calendar year. Of course, all the numbers we've mentioned thus far are sizable sums, and you might not think you can afford to reach whichever limit applies to you. Still, do what­ ever you can to boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan, because you'd have a hard time finding a better way to save for retire­ ment. First of all, your con­ tributions are typically made with "pre-tax" dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your adjusted gross income will be. Also, your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. If you can't afford to "max out" on your retirement plan, at least put in enough to earn your employer's match, if one is offered. And every time you get a raise in salary, increase your contributions. Time to Rebalance? While it is important to put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, it's just as essential to choose the right funding vehicles. Not that many years ago, employees only had a few options: a "growth" account, an "income" account, a "cash" account and, in some instances, an account con­ taining company stock. But now, you could have a dozen or more investment opportunities from which to choose. That's a big responsi­ bility - and it's your responsi­ bility. Your employer has some obligations to explain the various investment options offered in your plan, but you are ultimately the one who will need to pick the right investments to meet your retirement needs. That's why you will want to study your retirement plan holdings at least once a year with your qualified invest­ ment professional. Have you properly diversified your investment dollars? Are you investing either too aggres­ sively or not aggressively enough? Have your retire­ ment goals changed so much that you now need to make some significant changes to your portfolio? These are the questions you'll need to ask yourself as you and your investment professional go over your plan. So, while it's still early in the year, review your plan and make whatever changes are necessary. You work hard for the money that you put into your retirement plan - so make sure the plan is working hard for you. © 2005 Edward Jones T •- A ? I z 06626828 Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, The Middleville Heritage Day Committee’s next meet­ ing will be Wednesday, March 8 at Carveth Village. The group meets at 7 pm in the activity room. Fran French from the com­ mittee says, “We are in need of more volunteers and we urge community and church groups to send a representa­ tive to our meetings." The Heritage Day Festival will take place the Saturday following Labor Day, which is Sept. 9. plc k CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS YOUR INCOME TAX SPECIALIST 525 W. Apple Street Hastings, MI 49058 www.wfscpas.com « Katherine K. Sheldon. CPA Christopher J. Fluke, CPA CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY (269) 945-9452 Bring this advertisement in and receive a $25.00 Discount (NE W CLIENTS ONLY) Family Dentistry of Caledonia .. 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('ity and Bankpromotion anno“nces Financial Focus (616) 891-0004 Fax (616) 891-5170 o co X IVe accept Mastercard, Visa & Discover o .* �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006 •II Caledonia bands auction slated for this Saturday .i’ ‘l'l ' £ T5' J 6^ r 1 < I i jI ■> * I * ? “i : ?** & - 1 • J* >* -■ $ 1 ■4>- «■■■ ■ ■ - ■ i e ~ * Furniture such as the red velvet seats will be available for bids during the auction by Kelly Lloyd Starts Silent and Live Auction" from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Doors for the auction will Staff Writer The Caledonia Band Booster committee will have its annual "Reach for the Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon _ ri ■ _ V Call for ^h W II lygpec I X* •* > ^*1 mi 1l “ l _LsJ, - iq i ■■■ : 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 open at 6:45 p.m. for bidding registration and viewing of the auction catalog. Bidders also may pre-register for their number by contacting the band booster. Complimentary appetiz­ ers, desserts, and soft drinks will be served. Musical entertainment will be provid­ ed by various Caledonia band members. Along with the live auction, hosted by Tim Zandbergen, there will be six bid board auctions, one Caledonia Spirit Silent auction. In addition to the auction, door prize and raf­ fles will be given away 1,0 1.* Nemo" a yearling colt will be auction during the Caledonia Bands auction this Saturday. The colt is donated by Chad and Candace Curtis. ' wBT £ I x I _- . • .-i* 5 ■ • e* Another farm animal up for auction is a Holstein steer donated by John Finkbeiner. Bidders may purchase the steer solo, or group together is purchase the steer for mar­ ket. ” ••t C' r-^y ■ - •<?: AH F '*’-4 i r' Continued next page g - IS YOUR CHECKBOOK >- fl f : :v "f ? *Z- ■ 5-< - * ? .-K B * • -3 ‘ >7^ YOUR401(k)? •fcnd While it’s important to have ^U. •-#« >-T -4. l To be a viable investment, ll kt you have to manage it. At • -? >• St . EJEiS ©Mi - h IK r T . 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"Nemo is really sweet and will make a great stallion," commented Candace Curtis. However, the new owners will have the option of using him for breeding or gelding him. MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING i WONDERFUL UPDATED RANCH W & ra?• v- ' Qi ♦v. u Located on secluded 3 acres on Thomapple River, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout basement with great room, additional garage and storage building, fenced yard with 2 year old above ground pool, underground sprinkling, PLUS much more. Must see to appreciate!! All for $164,900 CM b 3 Call 269-795-9000 I 'J �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006/ Page 9 Don't get soaked buying a flood-damaged car In the wake of a major flood in the South last year, the Better Business Bureau urges new and used car buy­ ers to be cautious of unscrupulous businesses and individuals who may try to ■ k I re Li sell flood-damaged cars without revealing the vehi­ cles’ history. The BBB recommends the following tips to help con­ sumers determine if a car is flood-damaged: Don’t get burned during Spring Break F w • 4 % ■k 513^ • Before paying anything, request all details of the trip in writing, including total cost, restrictions where cancellation applicable, penalties, and exact names of the airlines and hotels includ­ ed in the packet. • If a charter flight is involved, ask for the charter operator’s name and address, and then check its registrathe U.S. with tion of Department Transportation, Office of Affairs in Consumer Washington, D.C. • Be suspicious of vacation certificates that claim you have “won” a hotel stay or resort visit. If you discover you have to pay something to get the promised “free" vaca­ tion, look elsewhere. • Never give credit card information over the phone to a company or person you’re not familiar with. • Use reputable travel agents to plan your trip. •Contact your Better Business Bureau for a report on the company you’re con­ sidering using. March and April are spring break months for most col­ lege students. Each year, hundreds of college students get ripped-off by fraudulent spring break offers that promise - but fail to deliver that much needed “fun in the sun.” Travel fraud is a grow­ ing problem and college stu­ dents seem to be attractive targets for dishonest travel operators. Not all fraudulent offers involve losing money; some are simply misleading. And, even if accommodations •I« and flights are confirmed, the actual cost of the package is sometimes misrepresented when companies fail to inform customers about addi­ tional fees. The Better Business Bureau urges college stu­ dents to take special precau­ tions when booking spring break trips. Here are a few suggestions: • Be wary of offers that promise “the moon" for a very low price, or ones that require immediate purchase to lock in the announced rate. ■a wiu rwtii iijii I iruh JL Vh» iiu fit CALL ANYTIME FOR SUN & NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day -1 Days a Week Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier DDS • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration r:~ r* —' — • Periodontal Treatment -3’-- New Patients Welcome 891-1240 F I JY ,4) 1 r J y J' 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Il • Caledonia • Ask to see the title of a used car. Check the date and place of transfer to see if the car came from a flood-dam­ aged state and if the title is stamped “salvage." • Check all gauges on the dashboard to make sure they »!• are accurate, and to look for signs of water. • Test the lights, wind­ shield wipers, turn signals, radio, cigarette lighter, heater and air conditioner several times to make sure they work. Also, flex some wires under the dash to see if they bend or crack, since wet wires become brittle upon »!• drying and can crack or fail at any time. • Check the trunk, glove compartment, and beneath the seats and dash for signs of mud, rust or water dam­ age. • Look for discolored. I I rl J 1 AVI ED < I 06615254 water. • Before buying any used car, always get a pre-pur­ chase inspection by a trusted mechanic. The extra cost may save you money in the long run if major problems are discovered. • Check out the reliability of the dealer by contacting the Better Business Bureau where the company is locat­ ed. • If the car's history seems suspicious, ask the dealer or individual directly if the car has been damaged by flood Continued from previous page Other items to auctioned include golf items, weekend at a Green Lake cottage, fur­ niture, tickets to “Phantom of the Opera,” an autographed Steve Yzerman Red Wing hockey jersey, autographed hockey puck, autographed Detroit Tiger photo, two sets of home theater seating, Disney Park Hopper passes, Longaberger gift basket, jewelry, Laser engraved "Fighting Scots" bar stools, CHS Marching band memo- rabilia and many more items. Proceeds from the auction will be used toward the pur­ chase of necessary instru­ ments and music, help pay for competitions, camp, and other expenses including a trailer to haul instruments to competitions and camp, two vehicle for percussion pit at performances, expansion of drum line, director's plat­ form, marching band show, music, show props, cos­ tumes, color guard supplies and scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 and in advance for $12. The advance tickets can be pur­ chased at the high school office, Kraft Meadows Middle School band room and Duncan Lake Middle School band room. 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ADDRESS: i OR SAVE $6.00 I POSTAGE WHEN YOU such a treasure to the State I_____________________ J-AD GRAPHICS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 I I ; I | ! I J | I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J �I Page 10/Tbe Sun and Mews. Middleville. March 7, 2006 I Retired body shop owner joins Schubert male choir by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer It didn’t lake long for recently retired body shop owner Ed Pawloski to fill his "spare time." Instead of working on car pipes, he's using his vocal pipes. Before retirement, the owner of Ed’s Body Shop was introduced to the sounds of the Schubert Male Chorus through a vendor who fre­ quents the shop. The gentle­ man knew of Pawloski’s interest in singing and sug­ gested Pawloski expand his vocal talents to the west Michigan group. During his high school years, Pawloski sang in the choir and then joined his church choir. loved "I’ve always music,” he said. After attending a practice session, Pawloski joined the group of singers. "It’s a group of men who Jove singing and love having fun," said Pawloski. The % chorus includes men ranging from 19 to 90 years in age and a variety of occupations. aren’t "There special requirements to join the cho­ rus, only that you love music," said Pawloski. The "Schubert Club" was founded on Nov. 19, 1883, by Henry C. Post along with 12 other men "to foster and develop an interest in good music and to encourage those men interested in the art of singing to participate in all forms of vocal music through rehearsal, perform­ ance in concerts and at other venues in the West Michigan vicinity.* Post, a talented, pianist, teacher and music critic, began what is known today as the oldest independent continuing male community chorus in America. Since its first concert on Dec. 4. 1884, the club has presented at least one major concert every year. Within the first ten years existence, the group had grown from 13 to 50 singing members. The Schubert Male Chorus has performed vari­ ous concerts for shut-ins, schools, churches and dedi­ cations, including City Hall in 1988, East Grand Rapids High School in 1929, City-County Complex in 1969, the Ford Museum and De Vos Hall in 1981. The chorus participated in the dedication ceremonies for the Grand Rapids Public Museum in 1995 and the Van Andel Arena in 1996 and annually performs in the June Arts Festival. The Schuberts regularly perform the National Anthem at Whitecaps base­ ball games and Griffins hockey games. The chorus performs for nursing home and hospitals, at civic func­ tions, at naturalization cere­ monies for new American citizens and many private concerts throughout the year. Every Monday evening from August through June, the gentlemen practice at the Sl Cecilia Music Society in Grand Rapids for their upcoming concerts. This year the male chorus will perform their annual spring concert "Spring Fever: A Musical Awakening" at the Northview High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 6, at the Freedom Village in Holland April 27 and at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts onthe Calder Stage June 2. The chorus will perform addi­ tional concerts throughout the year, including•u their hol­ iday concert in December. Schubert The music library contains more than 6,000 musical pieces which has been accumulated over the past 122 years. The cho­ rus typically sings music from men's glee club, show tunes and popular music. The singers can practice their music by connecting to the computer and breaking the songs down into each voice range. The modem technoloy helps the singers to mem­ orize their lyrics, a require­ ment for concerts. Formal and informal uni­ forms are required for the *4 Not Just a Doctor, but Also a Mom! First and foremost, Dr. Rosser is a mother of two young children; secondly, she's a board certified pediatrician. Been there, done that! She knows what parents and kids want out of a visit to their pediatrician, and she's taking new patients. Check her website for additional informa­ tion at www.hastingspediatrics.yourmd.com. or call our kid-friendly office at (269) 948-7337. 1761 W. M-43 Hwy.. Suite 2, Hasting* Pennock H t A LT H 06626795 SER VICES IL* * * • ft —- <bf V Ed Pawloski joins other male singers who form the Schubert Male Chorus. The west Michigan group has been around since 1883 and performs throughout the year. chorus members. The formal attire includes a black formal tuxedo with pointed lapels and a ’’Peak collar,” red cum­ •It merbund and bow tie and black cummerbund and bow tie, white pleated tux shirt with plain lay-down collar, black studs and cuff links for the tuxedo shirt and polished black shoes. The informal attire includes a blue Schubert embossed long sleeve shirt, "Stone” colored Docker slacks, brown shoes and socks. The Schubert Male Chorus is an organized club with volunteers, committees and paid staff. The commit­ tees include membership, finance and program adver­ tising. The staff includes Don Director Huis, Accompanist Philip Pletcher and Business Manager John Pesano. Dues to participate in the chorus are $140. New members* first-year dues are waived to help offset the cost of attires. The dues help to till* support the $30,000 annual budget. Pawloski encourages all males who love to sing and have fun to join the Schubert Male Chorus. For more information, call 616-752 7470 or visit the website at: www.schubertsmalechorus.o rg A K $ p ..J KSO Family Discovery Series presents ‘The Mozart Experience* |i*** "I* The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra “Family Discovery Series” celebrates Mozart's 250th birthday with “The Experience” on Mozart Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. in Chenery Auditorium. In this interactive, dramatic presentation, an impetuous street musician is caught play­ ing the orchestra’s grand piano. Much to her surprise the con­ ductor offers her the chance to “be Mozart” for this program •It about the famous composer. •It The audience will follow the exploits of the street musician and her prankster companion in this musical celebration of the composer's life. “The Njozart Experience” is a production of the Magic Circle Mime Company who will be joining the KSO for this performance. Magic Circle Mime Co. is regarded as one of today’s premier family attrac­ tions. Their highly acclaimed performances, which unite the concert orchestra with visual theater, are consistently praised for imaginative and innovative content. Magic Circle Mime Co. also has a growing reputation in the Far East. They have performed at festivals and with major orchestras in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore Hl and China. Appearances include the Beijing Music Festival, The Taiwan International Children's Festival, the Hong Kong Philharmonic (six times), the Tokyo Philharmonic, the Taipei Symphony Orchestra and the Singapore Symphony •A Orchestra. 2005 marked their first appearances in Australia and they will return to Australia and make their first appearance in New Zealand in 2006. Magic Circle Mime Co. is the creative partnership of Maggie Petersen and Douglas MacIntyre. Both artists have backgrounds in theater and instrumental music and have utilized that training to create their highly regarded programs. In 2005 they premiered their newest production, “Orchestra from Planet X.” They were last in Kalamazoo in 2004. The KSO's KSO ’s Family Discovery' concerts are onehour programs of music and story that introduce elemen­ tary-aged children to orchestral music in an entertaining and interactive KSO manner. Assistant Conductor and Concertmaster Barry Ross will conduct the concert. He began this series in 1990. The popular Instrumental Petting Zoo precedes the con­ cert at 2 p.m. Assisted by vol­ unteer docents, children are given an opportunity to hold and play orchestral instruments - strings, w •III*Iwinds, brass. and percussion. “The afternoon provides a complete musical experience,” state KSO Education Director Jane Rooks Ross. “The chil­ dren hold and play the instru­ ments, then enter the hall to lis­ ten to beautiful music and watch the story unfold. It's super!” Groups of 15 or more may contact the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra office (349-7759, ext. 21) for group rate information. “We always have several groups at these concerts,” observes KSO Marketing Director Thom Andrews. “It’s a great outing for school groups, scout troops, church groups, and others.” Concert tickets are $8 and $10 for adults and may be pur­ chased at all Miller Auditorium Ticket Office locations: phone 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 or on the web at www.Kalamazoo Symphony.com. ll*' tfi taaiita Birriiu Car insurance with PERSONAL SERVICE. No extra charge. At State Farm’ you get a competitive rate and an agent 1 dedicated to helping you get the coverage that’s right for you and the discounts you deserve. Nobody takes care of you like State Farm. Contact me. I’ll prove it. STATE FARM <* < Nk Intor INSURANCE hi Urfuty, ArrrI, LUTC 403 W Mam Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Bus: 209-795 7925 Ion lefanty bOnr©statefarm com I LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE* Providing Insurance and Financial Services h Stale Fann Mmal Automobile tiy/ance Comwrv • State Fann Inderm^y Company PO4C201 05/05 Bloomington 1 • statetarm can’ ______ �All The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006/ Page 11 y iw Kiwanis Club decides to help I cognitively impaired children by Kelly Lloyd I 1 « kN «»? I*.. ’4 Ito. ’II" Sv 1 I a ' <1 i I Ih •I ■ mta® j. - Kill] «* niiti 1 'I i-exiss »Is butmk Hi: W a- B Bl X2E’ VX ■-’» JU I R&! □k iarriiian’i iv. 2 »• Hl toil Sfa# Writer The Caledonia Kiwanis Club has donated a sizeappropriate tricycle to cogni­ tively impaired children at Emmons Lake Elementary School. "This is what we like to do," said Kiwanis President John McCleve. "We love to support the children in our community." In a letter to Caledonia Kiwanis, Emmons Lake moderate cognitive impair­ ment • teacher Courtney Weirsum said, "As the stu­ dents in my classroom con- . tinue to get older and grow, 7I have become increasingly concerned with the size of the equipment we have to use in our sensory room. I have been able to adapt many of the pieces of equip­ ment; however, one piece in particular has been difficult. « « • < • I have a preschool-sized tri­ cycle which all of my stu­ dents love to use; however, it cannot accommodate half of my students since they are too tall to ride on it. I have been looking for a tricycle that will accommodate my taller students and have recently found one that will be very beneficial for them." ;efore sending the letter, Weirsum contacted Carl Walquist of Alger Schwinn Cycling and Fitness in Grand Rapids to ask about adult­ sized tricycles to benefit students. Walquist brought two tricycles to different Weirsum’s classroom for students to try. It was discov­ ered the “Three Wheel Low Rider” was easier for the stu­ dents to get on and off, could be easily modified, and looked more like a normal bike than the other. Weirsum works with six regional students in her classroom with three living in Caledonia, two in Forest Hills and one in Middleville. The students have multiple moderate to severe impair­ ments with cognitive impair­ ments being the most preva­ lent disability. Students between 5 and 12 years old have significant sub-average intellectual functioning and difficulties with adaptive behavior. Besides cognitive _ impairments, students suffer from visual impairments, physical impairments, medical/health conditions, speech and language impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and seizure disor­ ders. Weirsum and paraprofes­ sionals Michele Jenkins and Carrie Weaver work with the students in many other areas of learning and social abilities. The~ children enjoy socializing with their “big buddies,” other students in the school, during recess, lunch, and resource room. The students also participate in a variety of jobs around the building. The curriculum surrounding the MoCI students include curriculum domains of personal and family living, > communication and social competency, commu­ nity living and functional academics; sensory program, community based instruction [fill ) WHERE W THE USA^ and language program. The students also try to f apply concepts learned in I their classroom to the com­ munity setting. They study communication. money, appropriate behaviors, and exposure to leisure time activities. As part of the new lan­ guage program, the students are learning how to express themselves when they are "hungry," "thirsty," "all done," and "be careful." For those students who absolute­ ly cannot talk, Weirsum and aides use PECs (pictures) for the students to express themselves. Weirsum explained that "Tricycles are currently being used in many special Li education classrooms •It across Kent County for a variety of purposes. Tricycles can be I— Fifth grade MoCI students Jordan (on bike) and Chad show off their new bike with helpful therapeutic tools. They currently use the small their teacher Courtney Weirsum. Funds for the bike were donated by Caledonia tricycle during fine and gross Kiwanis (represented in photo by President John McCleve). motor activities to work on improving hand-eye coordi­ where they must follow the the tricycle in the hallways The price of the Threenation, hand-foot coordina­ community signs they have and in the sensory room. Wheel Low Rider originally tion, motor planning, proper learned. Tricycles are a great “Turn taking is one of the was $450, but medications body positioning, muscle way to foster socialization as social skills we focus on were needed, bumping the flexibility, strength, tone, well. When we were ‘test when we are using the tricy­ price up to $550. Walquist n and flexibility. driving’ the two tricycle cle. It is important for our waived the additional fee for Weirsum continued, "The options, many of the students students to learn and work on the classroom. tricycles can be useful senso- in our building would com turn taking skills since these The Caledonia Kiwanis, ry tools, as well. Riding a up and ask the students in my skills carry over into many who raise money to donate bike, in general, teaches chil­ classroom about the neat aspects of their lives. As you toward programs and needs dren a more appropriate way bike they were riding. They can see, we use our tricycle of children, picked up the tab to deal with agitation and would also cheer for the stu­ for so much more than just on the remaining cost. frustration and can be a dents when they were riding riding." calming experience. 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Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 Wednesday: March 15, 2006 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM — 1:30 PM-5.-00 PM Thursday: March 16, 2006 - 1:00 PM-4.30 PM — 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (Organizational Meeting is on Tuesday - March 7, 2006 @ 2:30 PM) Call 269-795-9091 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review 11 Written Appeals accepted by March 15, 2006 The Equalization ratios and factors are as follows: CLASS RATIO(%) MULTIPLIER Agricultural (Non DNR) 49.71 1.0058 Agricultural (DNR) 50.00 1.0000 Agricultural (Overall) 49.94 1.0012 Commercial 47.36 1.0557 Industrial 45.71 1.0938 Residential 46.94 1.0652 Developmental 49.83 1.0034 Personal 50.00 1.0000 Supervisor: Al McCrumb Assessor: Dan Scheuerman 06626415 Thornapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2006 Board of Review for the Township of Thomapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: * March 7 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5 to 9 p.m. CALL 269-795-7202 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 15. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multi­ pliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County: CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only AG - DNR - only AG - Including DNR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL RATIO(%) 48.47 50.00 48.53 49.90 32.95 49.31 49.97 MULTIPLIER 1.0316 1.0000 1.0303 1.0020 1.5175 1.0140 1.0006 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP It was advised that the Board •II voted on October 2005 to not allow the alleyway to be vacated, but agreed to hold a public hear­ Meeting Called to order by ing so all property owners in the Supervisor McCrumb at 7:07 plat could be made aware of the p.m. request. Present: Finkbeiner, Cook, Meeting adjourned at 8:11 McCrumb, Lippert and Jerkatis. p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 John Lohrstorfer, Township p.m. Attorney, Constable Misak and Those present: Finkbeiner, 15 visitors. Cook, Jerkatis, Lippert, and Pledge of Allegiance. McCrumb. Constable Misak and Public Hearing was opened at 5 others. 7:10 p.m. Purpose of the public Supervisor Report: Receipt of hearing was regarding vacating a a letter of resignation by Robert portion of alley located in the Lippert from the ZBA effective Pennassee Park Plat (Gun Lake February 14, 2006. Appointment Road). Lots 1-7. by Resolution hiring of Robert L. All property owners in Lippert, Ordinance Enforcement Pennassee Park Plat were noti­ Officer. Appointment _ ----Appointment by fied, and published in the Resolution hiring of Robert L. Sun&News Community paper. Lippert, zoning Administrator. All Trustee Finkbeiner abstained on motion to approve, sup| rted; from this portion of the Public Motion carried. Hearing. E911 monthly reported distrib­ Reasons for vacating the alley uted. was heard from Jim Doonsma, Arsenic Info/new water test Attorney representing Craig & results. (Failed again). Cindy Coburn. The alley serves Bids on Fire Station Gutters no purpose. Letters received were received. McCrumb to from Steve Echtinaw, Michael obtain further information. Cutlip, Mr. Thaler; in support of Clerk’s report: Charter vacating the alley. franchise CommunicationJohn Lohrstorfer advised that agreement extension thru June the Coburn’s do have a claim 30, 2006. •II filed in Circuit Court requesting a Motion to approve; supported, judge to vacate the alley. Motion carried. Bruce Gee on behalf of Burnham & Flower Insurance Bernard Hileman, owner Lot #13 Renewal. Upgrade of liability advised on opposition to the insurance Motion to approve; closing of the alley. There are supported, Motion carried. existing buildings on the ease­ Approved purchase of a wire­ ment itself. Plat is over 40 years less PA system not to exceed in existence. McCrumb con­ $400.00. cerned with setting a precedent Approved accounts payable in with vacating alleyways. Cook the amount of $26,661.06; stated that there are hundreds of Approved Payroll in the amount easements in Yankee Springs of $629.28. area lakes. Closing of this portion Old Business; [Budget of one easement would create a reminder. Supervisor and Clerk much bigger problem within the to prepare Draft. Township. McCrumb advised that There being no further busi­ he would like to see a Judge ness the meeting was adjourned made a decision. Lohrstorfer at 9:14 p.m. advised that resolution is needed Submitted by from the local municipality Janice C. Lippert, (Yankee Springs Township) for Complete text of minutes avail­ the lawsuit. able at Township Office during Public Hearing was closed at regular Office Hours 06626862 8:10 pm. Yankee Springs Township Synopsis Board Meeting February 23, 2006 Scots close regular season with four-game win streak If Caledonia’s varsity boys’ basketball team is able to make it to Wednesday’s Class A district semifinal at Grand Rapids' Creston, it will be the first time in more than a week that the Scots have faced a team that was not a conference champion. The Scots took on the City •II League champions from Creston in the district opener °n Monday night. The winner of that game faces Grand Rapids Central in the semi’s Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Caledonia suffered a 5551 to the O-K Blue Conference co-champions from Cedar Springs in the OK Crossover contest at the Red Hawks’ home on Friday night. The Scots held a threepoint advantage after two quarters, but came out cold in the second half. The Red Hawks outscored the Scots 15-4 in the third quarter to jump in front in the ball game. Caledonia ended the sea­ son with a 12-8 overall record. Logan Weis led Caledonia in the loss with 13 •II points. He hit three threein pointers the game. Thomas Spitzley had 12 points and Nick Van Werden seven for Caledonia. I II it9 V' y A ♦• > I Hi u fit DI OF The February 1 and February 15, 2006 meeting minutes for the Charter Township Board of Trustees is posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. VILLAGE OF ■ MIDDLEVILLE 06626730 Ordinance - 2032 to amend the Middleville Village Code related to Section 70-32 Violations II VILLAGE OF FREEPORT 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR MEETING SCHEDULES An Ordinance to add to the Middleville Village Code related to Section 70-32 of Article II of said code: The Freeport Village Council meets regularly on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center all purpose room, unless posted otherwise in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meeting schedules are as follows: THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 70-32 of the Village of Middleville Code of Ordinances of 2001, as amended, is hereby amended to make the additions to read as follows: Council: March 13 April 10 May 08 June 12 July 10 August 14 Section 70-32 Violations. Violation of this article is punishable in accordance with Section 1-55. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Published Date: March 7, 2006. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Planning Commission: March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 YEAS: Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van5 Noord, Corson and Lytle, NAYS: None, ABSENT: None.. We, Mary Jean Havenaar and Lon Myers, Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code was •II adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 28th day of February, 2006. September 11 October 09 November 13 December 11 January 08-07 February 12-07 ^4 O CJ1 TO Ordinance - 2030 to amend the Middleville Village Code related to Section 167, Council Member Attendance Policy An Ordinance to add to the Middleville Village Code related to Section 2-167 of Article II of Division 4 of said code: THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 2-167 of the Village of Middleville Code of Ordinances of 2001, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2-167. Council member attendance policy. % s Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Published Date: March 7, 2006 The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Council member Reyff and supported by Council member Van Noord. September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 January 16-07 February 20-07 - YEAS: Corson, 1 ’to % % U Myers. Parker, Pullen. Revff and Van Noord. NAYS: None, ABSENT: None, CERTIFICATION Meeting changes for each of these bodies will also be posted at the Village Office in accordance with applicable laws. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session of these bodies. Lon Myers, President Mary Jean Havenaar, Clerk A M The Village President and the Village Trustees shall be present at all regularly scheduled council meetings. If any member of council, President or Trustee, should miss more than two meetings in any 6 month period, the member should begin to receive pro-rated com­ pensation to reflect the amount of meetings missed above two meet­ ings. This is a set 6-month period, based on the current compensa­ tion calendar, not a rolling 6 month period. The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission meets regularly on the third Tuesday of every month unless posted otherwise iin accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Council member Lytle and supported by Council member Reyff. -• I For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES . _ c- *'chign* 1 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week Z) FDCMDCAMLM 1 GXlfitu Phone 269-945-9554 • A 1 | k to Meeting Minutes UJ Austin Thornton led Cedar Springs with 24 points. The Red Hawks ended the regular season with a 16-4 mark. The last time Caledonia took on a team that didn’t earn at least a share of a con­ ference title in 2006, was last Tuesday when the Scots found themselves in a battle for second place in the O-K Gold Conference with Byron Center. Caledonia scored a 70-69 win to keep second place to themselves, with a 9-3 con­ ference mark. Byron Center fought back from 11 points down at the start of the third quarter, but didn't have enough to get over the hump against the Scots. Caledonia needed every one of the 42 points it put on the board in the sec­ ond half. The Bulldogs •II scored 31 points in the fourth quarter to get back in the ball game. Devan Jennings and Van Werden led Caledonia with •It. 14 points each, while Tyler Corson and Max Larson had 13 each. Weis chipped in 12 points, and Larson led Caledonia with nine rebounds. •It Jordan Hoke led Byron Center with 26 points. Call for classified ads Donald E. Boysen. Thomapple Township Supervisor 06626139 *’ .A r Proposed and approved meeting minutes of each body, for either regular or special meetings, will be available for public inspection in theI Village Office during normal business hours in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and other applicable laws and related village policies. 06626866 We, Mary Jean Havenaar and Lon Myers, Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of * Middleville on the 28th A day of February, 2006. Lon Myers, President Mary Jean Havenaar, Clerk K 8 o» o �The Sun and News. Middleville, March 7. 2006/ Page 13 ■ TAPRC getting ready for baseball/softball season Adult Softball There will be an organiza­ tional meeting for the sum­ NJ.'w %<s SS > Scot junior varsity second «*» 2N TOl A * K 1 mer adult slowpitch leagues in Middleville on Tuesday. March 14. The meeting will start promptly at 7 p.m. in the Thomapple Township Hall. This meeting is for men’s, women’s, and co-ed leagues. Anyone interested in sum­ mer 1league play should plan to attend this meeting, or plan to send a team represen­ tative. A minimum of four teams is required for each potential league. Rosters will be available at the meeting, or can be Caledonia junior varsity volleyball team placed second behind South Christian obtained by calling Mike The Bremer at (269) 795-8853. at the Feb. 18 conference tournament hosted by Hastings. Youth Baseball/Softball Clinics Saturday, March 25, the §1$ Trojans start district nr Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, in conjunction with the TKHS coaching staff, will be spon­ soring a one day clinic for boys, girls, and coaches/par•H 14-6 to hold on for the five- ents interested in improving point victory. their softball and baseball Ryan Sisson hit four three- skills. pointers and led the Trojans The clinics are designed •li. with 19 points. Seniors Jason for the third through ninth Blain and Gar Allison each graders, hit a pair of triples for TK. Blain finished with ten points and Allison eight. Mitch Sevigny led Wayland with ten points, and Bret Shine and Dan Dame each added nine in the bal­ anced effort. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7985 Certified CPU on Wednesday s tourney •r’l Z* M h Mi * Thornapple Kellogg had to wait until Monday night to Find out who they will face in the Class B district semifi­ nals at Allegan High School on Wednesday night at 7:30. TK will either face Charlotte or the host Tigers, while Monday’s winner of the contest between Delton Kellogg and Lakewood square off with Hastings in the other semifinal Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. Thomapple Kellogg ended the O-K Gold Conference season last Tuesday with a 49-44 loss at Wayland to end the conference season with a 2-10 mark. After holding a 20-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, TK couldn't get any offense going the rest of the first half. The Wildcats clawed their way back into the ball game by outscoring TK 12-5 in the second quarter. The Wildcats shut down TK again in the fourth quar­ ter, outscoring the Trojans I EiitlhB ®! I •* V (>1** '4 First Aid Instructor American Heart Assoc, affiliated Small and large groups welcomed Business/lndustrial/Education/Healthcare w’ Group Discounts available Rena Williams (616) 891-7800 Heining People Help People Have Printing l" ♦ nil The program at McFall A softball clinic will be held in the morning and will be for both baseball and baseball in the afternoon. softball players, grades three Both clinics will be held in through nine. Those who haven't yet the new gymnasium at seen a registration form can TKHS. The cost is only S10. Registration forms for contact Mike Bremer at these opportunities have (269) 795-8853. been sent home through the TK school system. Parents and coaches are encouraged to attend so that they can bet­ ter help their young athletes in the backyard at home. TAPRC coaches will be observing the youth and attempt to assist in a more equal distribution ot talent k for the summer leagues. For any athlete or family not able to attend the Saturday clinic, there will be a make-up time on Tuesday, March 28, at the McFall Elementary gym from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (Action Packaging, 6995 Southbelt Drive) Need? Graphics k. ■ 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. 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Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter Publishers of: •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder •Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper •Weekender •Marshall Chronicle To contact one of onr Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 / i Dated: February 27, 2006 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06626793 >• �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2 Ml 6 State champs from Mason top the Trojans again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg had the only team with double digit losses in this year’s team state semifinals, across all four divisions. Caro in Division 3 and TK in Division 2 were the only teams to reach the state quar­ terfinals with ten losses. That just shows how far this Trojan team came over the course of the season. Six of TK’s 11 losses this year came to teams that were in the quarterfinals in their respective divisions. TK ended the year with a record of 31-11, after falling to Mason in the Division 2 semifinals Saturday 37-21. The Bulldogs would go on to capture their second-consecutive state championship and third in four years, by top­ ping Allegan 34-30 in the finals. Mason is a good solid 44 I* program. They have been for years,” said TK head coach Tom Lehman, who’s team fell to Mason in the Division 2 finals in 2005. “They just beat us in the close matches. They beat us when it count­ ed. We did make them work though.” Work is what got the Trojans to the semifinals in the first place, “Every week these kids got a little bit better and a lit­ tle bit better,” said Lehman. We had good days and bad days. They learned from the bad days.” Some of the “bad days”, included regular season loss­ es to Richmond (Division 3 Hartland champions), (Division 1 runner-up), I Rockford (Division 1 semifinalist), and Addison I and (Division 3 champions). TK had an inexperienced roster at the beginning of the sea­ son. It didn’t at the end. , I it * VILLAGE OF » IIIJI ILEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2006 ■ I/ I The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. Public Hearing on proposed amendment No. 1 to Village of Middleville Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan was opened by President Myers at 7:02 PM. Roselle Havens inquired what area was affected. Village Manager Howell replied that the darkened area on the map published was the affected area. Jim French, County Commissioner, stated the County supports the LDFA and on some projects adds jobs which trickle down to the County. Hearing no further comments, President Myers closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the January 24, 2006 meeting be read for the public. The minutes of the January 24, 2006 meeting were presented. On page four of the full minutes, section d, President Myers requested the addition of the word ordinance after the first word and the name Mollie Reed in the blank space. Van Noord made a motion to accept the min­ utes as presented and support was given by Corson. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that the minutes of the February 7th Special Meeting be read. Reyff made a motion to accept the min­ utes of the special meeting as read and Lytle supported. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Myers who request­ ed the addition of Item 4, LDFA Resolution 06-03 to Section VIII, Ordinances and Resolutions. Lytle made the motion to accept the additions to the agenda and support was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 06-03 to approve amendment to the industrial development plan and tax increment financing plan sub­ mitted by the Village of Middleville Local Development Finance Authority. Van Noord made a motion to accept the res- olution with support by Reyff. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Corson, Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff and Van Noord.) Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept current bills submitted for the February 14, 2006 meeting for the amount of $61,120.32. Support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Earth Tech proposes to exercise option in Agreement to increase Monthly Lump Sum fee to $10,974.10 based on a CPI increase. Parker made a motion to accept the request of increase payment with Van Noord sup­ porting the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. President Myers requested Lhe .aPP°intment of Darlene Schellinger as Commission member o thee Housing ousma Commission, Parker made a motion to accept the appoint­ ment and Reyff supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Van Noord made a motion to build a bicycle path rather than a sidewalk for first 1000 feet of Crane Rd. east of between Grand Rapids Street and North Country Trail. Support was given by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. Trustee Pullen made a motion to have a special council meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2006 to hear the recommen­ dation from the Planning Commission concerning an amendment to Phase I of the Mill Pond PUD. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None, Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. Reyff made motion at 8:04 PM to go into closed door ses­ sion to discuss possible litigation. Lytle supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. Parker made a motion to reject the offer from the Cintas and support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 8:39 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9: •Il a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 06626699 Thornapple Kellogg’s Derrick Brock fights to break free from Mason’s Dustin VanSickle in their 215-pound match Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 7 ' “We wrestle a schedule that’s geared towards the end of the year,” Lehman said. Mason was geared up for the end of the season all sea­ son long, carrying the num­ ber one ranking in the state in Division 2 all season. Mason sent a trio of their nine individual state quali­ fiers at the Trojans in the first four matches Saturday, and built a 15-0 lead, including Jacob Burge’s pin of TK state qualifier Travis Young in the 160-pound bout. TK battled back to within three points of the Bulldogs by the end of the three heavyweight matches. Glen Brock started the scoring for TK at 189 pounds with a reversal in the second over­ time session to top Larry Mouton. Derrick Brock followed that UP bY pinning Mason’s Dustin VanSickle 3 minutes and 14 seconds into their 215-pound match. In a battle of two individual state quali­ fiers, TK’s Mike Munjoy earned a 2-1 decision over Corey Bedes in the 275pound match. TK only scored two victo­ ries in the final seven match­ es, with individual state qualifiers Kyle Dalton and Justin Lewis putting points on the board for the Trojans. Dalton defeated Michael Combs at 112 pounds, 25-9. In the 125-pound match, Lewis dominated Travis Marsh for a 19-6 major deci­ sion. The two majors weren’t enough for TK though. When the Bulldogs’ Jordan Herrera topped TK’s Mark Brown 5-0 in the 135pound match, the Trojans were officially too far behind for a return trip to the finals. The Dan Bulldogs’ Anderson closed out the match with a 2-1 decision over James Smith. Quarterfinals Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty wrestling head coach Tom Lehman hung back with his wrestlers behind the scorers’ table during Friday night’s Division 2 team state quar- Irving Township Board of Review The 2006 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: March 7 @ 6PM Organizational Meeting Monday March 13 from 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday March 14 from 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday March 15 from 6 PM to 8 PM Written appeals will be accepted if received by March 15 or postmarked by March 13, 2006. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to for computation of SEV of real property in Irving Township, Barry County are as follows: Classification of Real Property Agriculture Agriculture - DNR only • Agriculture combined with DNR Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Ratio Multiplier 47.95 50.00 48.55 47.20 29.91 46.77 None 49.99 1.0428 1.0000 1.0299 1.0593 1.6717 1.0691 in class 1.0002 Ending Ratio 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Clerk Carol Ergang at 269-948-8893. Kathee Pierce Supervisor, Irving Township 06626308 Mason’s L.J. Helbig races towards the edge of the mat as he tries to escape the grasp of the Trojans’ Scott Brown in their 145-pound bout Saturday that kicked off the Bulldogs’ semifinal victory over TK. (Photo by Brett Bremer) terfinal at Battle Creek’s Kellogg arena for much of the night. Assistant coaches Scott Szczepanek and Steve Lehman took the coveted spots on the comer of the mat for TK’s 33-31 victory over the Linden Eagles. “They yell better than I do,” said Tom, who’s near­ ing the end of his 34th sea­ son coaching the Trojans. Tom Lehman only approached the circle on a couple of occasions, the first time between the first and second period of the 140pound bout between the Trojans’ James Smith and Linden’s Josh Khirfan. The Eagles built a 12-6 lead in the first four matches, and Smith trailed 3-0. Khirfan already scored one penalty point, after the second stalling warning against Smith. “I said, should we just stop the match right now?” said Lehman. “If you’re not going to move? If you’re not going to work?” “He said, no!” Smith shot out to an 8-5 lead at the end of the second period, and eventually pinned Khirfan with 39 sec­ onds left in the third period •II to tie the team score at 12-12. •• ■ A VILLAGE OF ■ MIDDLEVILLE HMULDll* ^chig^ jlisn* 1^ lih^ jaorilW w 'tab Mfc' I 'Uli! & k - dL I Continued next page O* M/0 T 1 I ^0* I Ordinance ■ 2031 to amend the Middleville Village Code related to Section 55, Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau I Sfw An Ordinance to add to the Middleville Village Code related to Section 1 - 55 of Article II of said code: •I _ nil THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1 - 55 of the Village of Middleville Code of Ordinances of 2001, as amended, is hereby amended to make the additions to read as follows: 56 Chapter 70, Article II, Div. I, Water Meter By-pass. (any provision) First Offense 100.00 First Repeat Offense 500.00 Second (or any subsequent) repeat offense 1,000.00 Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Published Date: March 7, 2006. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Council member Parker and supported by Council member Reyff. YEAS: Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Npord and C.or s.Qn.. uJ NAYS: None, i ABSENT: None. CERTIFICATION We, Mary Jean Havenaar and Lon Myers, Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of ■ ■ ■ ■ | Middleville on the 28th day of February, 2006. Lon Myers, President Mary Jean Havenaar, Clerk g o o o �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006/ Page 15 n I Thornapple Kellogg’s Justin Lewis (top) looks to the sky as he tries to pull Mason’s Travis Marsh back on the mat in the third period of their 125-pound match Saturday morning in the Division 2 Semifinals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. (Photo by Brett 1 A M Bremer) W i k I k ‘H 11 Thornapple Kellogg head coach steps back to offer some last words to 112-pound freshman Kyle Dalton before his match with Linden’s Dylan Mooney. Dalton scored a 15-8 decision to put the Trojans in front 33-31 at the end of their Division 2 1 Quarterfinal win Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M a >• -■I L.’ % -S “He’s been through a lot this year, maintaining his weight,” Lehman said of Smith. “Sometimes it takes him a while to get started. He finally got started, obvious­ ly-” It turned out to be a better than expected victory for the Trojans at 140, but Linden’s Sam Carsey earned an unex­ pected pin of the Trojans’ Scott Brown in the 145pound match. Linden eventually built a 28-15 lead with Zac Warner scoring a 10-2 major deci­ sion over TK’s Billy Bird in the 152-pound match, and the Eagles’ Ryan Selley pin­ ning Dennis Olsen 2 minutes and 33 seconds into their bout at 171. Those two wins for the Eagles were sand­ wiched around Travis Young’s 7-3 decision over Linden’s Nick Stockero at 160. “It’s a good thing we've got our big guys coming up,” is what Lehman said he thought at that point. “189, 215, and heavyweight, that's kind of our strength and that’s kind of their weak­ ness.” He couldn't have been more right. 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The Eagles moved out to their 12-6 early lead with Alan Gross edging Brett Tinker in the 130-pound match 9-7 and Bobby Carsey scoring a 9-3 decision against Mark Brown at 135. “We made it here, that’s one thing,” said Lehman. “We might was well wrestle 868-0050 We meet by accident 11 Ed Pawloski Jr. Owner www.edsbody.com 110 Johnson St., Caledonia �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7, 2006 Caledonia scores one win in district tourney at Kentwood by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia’s varsity girls’ volleyball team was elimi­ nated from the Class A dis­ trict volleyball tournament at East Kentwood High School on Friday night, in the semifinals by the Jenison Wildcats three games to none. That didn't mean the Fighting Scots didn’t get some of what they were hop­ ing for out of the tourna­ ment, which was eventually won by the No. 1 ranked host Falcons. “We want to change Caledonia volleyball for the future,” said first-year head coach Missy Ritz after the Fighting Scots’ 3-1 victory over Hudsonville in the dis­ trict opener on Tuesday night. Ritz and the Scots are already off to a good start, They finished the season with a record of 28-24, although coach was really hoping for 30 wins. The Scots didn’t look like they were ready to take their 28th win at the start of the district tournament. Hudsonville took the first game of the district tourna­ ment 25-15. before 25-15, Caledonia turned things around to win the next three W ■! w 25-22, 25-21,26-24. “Coach is always preach­ ing to us, never give up,” said Caledonia junior Taryn Parker, who tied teammate Leslie Curtis for the team lead in kills with 14 in the win over the Eagles. “We kept pulling at it the whole time. We had some ups and downs. That was the theme tonight. We just had to want it more and hustle more.” The ups and downs started in the first game. Caledonia held an 8-4 advantage early on, before the Eagles rattled off 16 of the next 20 points. The Scots looked awfully down as they headed back to the bench at the end of the game. Those disappointed looks quickly disappeared when game two started with Scot sophomore Ashley Nevelie f serving the first four points, ■ F* —w * '4as Parker and Carli Dutcher ' -’ -d put up a strong block and r?j Curtis hit a solid kill to put X4 Caledonia up 4-0 right away. “We decided not to get out-hustled like we did in the first game,” said Ritz. .Ml “Hudsonville really gave it F-- • to us in the first game. 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CALL out that way.” Caledonia has six seniors on its roster this season, Kim Ullery, Heather Wunderink, Stacy Walker, Kayla Wilson. Cari Butcher, and Shannon Groendyke. Groendyke slowly became a bigger part of the Caledonia offense as this season progressed. “I fell like its been really good, because we're starting to distribute the hits more, 44 said Parker. Teams can't just focus on me, or Leslie, or Ashley. There's Shannon too on the right side. I think we've done a good job of distributing it around.” Caledonia High School Volleyball and Auto Lettering Taryn Parker played a big role in the Fighting Scot varsity girls' i volleyball team reaching the Class A district semi­ finals at East Kentwood High School last week. In the Scots' district openeing victory over Hudsonville on Tuesday night, the junior Parker tied for the team lead with 14 kills. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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On his River-View Farm in Logansport. Indiana. Forget manages a herd of 150 Holstein cows, using an extensive rotational pasture system. Other educational sessions will include business plan­ ning and taxes for farmers, forming co-ops, marketing, alternative energy options, the 1farm transitioning between generations, USDA Programs and assistance plus many more sessions. The Spanish-speaking track will include sessions on business basics, pesticide certifica­ tions, migrant housing and using small hoophouses. This year’s conference also features a number of roundtable discussions. Keynote speaker this years. Dr. Claud D. Evans, is Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06624090 a veterinarian, small fanner, businessman, and entrepre­ neur from Oklahoma. Evans raises about •It 200 Spanish goats o pasture for cashmere and meat and has developed low labor. lit. low cost produc­ tion methods. Michigan Family Farms Conference is a family event. There will be specially designed sessions for youth. The younger participants will be involved with handson craft making, farm safety and other fun programs. The middle and high school age participants will take a field trip to nearby Fort Custer. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a demo of a new' American Farmer video game giving everyone a chance to run a virtual farm. USDA Risk Management Agency in Partnership with Farm Research Cooperative hosting their is third Michigan Family Farms Conference together. Sponsors for this event include Michigan Food & Farming Systems - MIFFS. Natural Resources Conservation Service. Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council and Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. For conference registra­ tion. contact: Scott Reynolds at Michigan Food & Farming Systems-MIFFS, phone 517/432-0712. 517/432-0712 miffs@msu.edu or visit www.miffs.org Individuals take the spotlight starting Thurs fl 1,^ -5 eV -. If $ 4*1 A The individual wrestling finals get started with the Grand March, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Five Trojans and five Fighting Scots will be ready when the first round of wrestling begins Thursday at 2:45 p.m. Wrestling begins Friday at 8:30 a.m. with the first round of consolation. Championship semifinals begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday opens with the final three rounds of consola­ tion beginning at 8:30 a.m., and concludes with the championship finals at 4:30 p.m. Single-session reserved and general admission tick­ ets will go on sale March 7, exclusively through The Palace of Auburn Hills Box Office, Single-session reserved seat tickets are priced at $10 each, and gen­ eral admission seats in the upper bowl of the arena are priced at $9 per session, which include in and out parking privileges. Wrestling for Caledonia this weekend are Micah Steiner, Justin Maxim. Tylor Cook, Tyler McCoy, and Michael Schaibly. The Trojans still alive in the tour- nament are Kyle Dalton, Justin Lewis, Travis Young, Derrick Brock, and Mike Munjoy. 5*3 Sm i ■ji* -.ti dip’ Caledonia Baseball-Softball League REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! 1 rtP SV CBSL is now accepting secure on-line registrations for all boys and girls ages 5-14 for the 2006 season through March 18, 2006 at: www.eteamz.com/calyouthbaseballsoftball frfalhi Check the web site for all details. If you need assistance, CBSL Board members will be available to assist you at: Caledonia Library SAT. MORNINGS 10 AM-12 NOON thru March 18 i W0 7$ 1^1 acta •-aartni "W7l •MB 'ilM ___ s'" /£ / Be a part of CBSL’s first season as a Chartered Little League! ♦ Sophomore Micah Steiner (top) is one of five Fighting F Scot wrestlers who will be competing this weekend in ■ the Division 2 individual state finals at the Palace of * ----- I------------- IV VI I ♦ 06626475 1 Wl IIVU I Auburn Hills. 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Shelbyville, mi 49344 1 -888-GUN-LAKE WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 7. 2006 Trojans topped by Delton in district semi’s at Plainwell by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Diomapplc Kellogg s var­ sity girls* volleyball team was quite familiar with its two district foes last week in Plainwell. The Trojans faced a pair of Barry County rivals. and Hastings Delton Kellogg. TK and Hastings are also O-K Gold Conference rivals. TK won conference the battle between the two teams, and UM>k Thursday’s Class B dis­ trict opener in five games to advance to Saturday's semi- finals. In the semifinals, the Trojans found a much differ­ ent Delton team than the one they'd seen sporadically over the past few seasons. With the winningest high school volleyball coach in the coun­ try. Jack Maggelson. leading the way the Panthers scored their first district triumph by topping the Trojans in three games 25-21.25-12, 25-19. Even a new head coach wasn't enough to get Delton past Otsego in championship round though. While there weren’t many high notes for the Trojans Saturday. Thursday's opener was full of ups and dow ns as the TK tor. J the Saxons 25-9. 15-25. 25-27. 25-16. 15-9. TK came out and dominat­ ed the first game, then had to fight back and win games four and five to stay alive in the tournament. “When you gel down in volleyball its so hard to get back up." said TK senior Jessica Flaska w ho had some choice words for her team­ males before the start of the fifth game with Hastings. Play to win.” Flaska said she told her teammates. “We get a mentality that's let’s not lose, instead of the right •• whey where we play to win. The Trojans certainly played to win in game five against Hastings, with kills flying from the hands of I Flaska. senior Rebekah Raymond, and junior Erica Peschel. When the Trojans won. they won big. In game four, TK dominated with senior Jessica Johnson firing 14 perfect serves, including two aces, to pull the Trojans from two points down to an 18-8 lead. In game one, which the Trojans won handily. Hastings had a hard time just getting a shot past TK’s defensive front of Peschel. Johnson. Flaska. and Sam Reeder. TK came out slow right out of the gate in game two against Hastings, with the Saxons taking a 15-4 lead before closing out the game While game two started poorly, the Trojans had a rough finish to game three. Trojan junior Erica Peschel dances out of the way as Hastings trailed 18-24 before coming back to take the teammate Jayne Kennicott sets the ball up in game four game by winning nine of the of TK’s five-game victory over Hastings in the district opener Thursday night at Plainwell. (Photo by Brett next ten points. Bremer) — —* — Thanks to you y ••• 648,943 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Thornapple Kellogg seniors Sam Reeder (right) and Jessica Johnson leap up to block a tip by Hastings ’ Brandi in game three night. The Trojans uuiim in you it? mitreSutfin i iiutbuay nigni. i neThursday irojanswon the Class B district opener three games to two over the Saxons. (Photo by Brett Bremer) --------------------- miqhui That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 26,000+ properties at WWW.greenridge .com • ® OPEN SUN 2-4 TU/TH 3-6 OPEN SUN 1-3 iiilui ■ £ UH ■ ■Mill! ■ £ * 11648 E Bear Meadow - Alto MODEL OPEN • ALTO MEADOWS >!• Brand new home in convenient location' Quick access to I 96! 3 bdrms. 2 1/2 baths. Mam floor Ml laundry, living room, kitchen w/eating area w/slid^.i.e er Master w/pvt bath Visit the model Tues/Thurs 3-6 & Sun 2-4 or by appt $159,900 DIR lI .96 96J9. to A Alden DIR: !?en. Nash (M-50, Lowell exit). 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AGENT: Adam Paarlberg 9744178, 949-8900 (PC#43728 Get Connected Use your mouse to find your house I\ >• v www.GREENRIDGE.com I SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. •w 39! ■ J • 891-8620 I h * �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/716/SunandNews_2006-03-14.pdf 9a347a0c59012391e5f07e02de0c37e1 PDF Text Text �* Public Library , .asti*1. Ha 121 N Church St S Ml 49058-1841 Hasting RQS ( Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 00 Toil i oiq IeD lib to3 zoq bw //of •vol ni2 IW wit rizil j srti no vsrl I I i lgV qA i£b OT1 gni rtw yd nox loii 14 Caledonia Plan Commission worried over lack of interest in master plan I Jim Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 11/March 14, 2006 o | | | • by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Lack of public participa­ tion in the master planning worries process the Caledonia Township Planning Commission and a citizen advisory committee. The Planning Commission meetings are posted on the township’s website, www.caledoniatownship.org and at the township hall on Maple Street. About 300 letters were sent to interested par­ ties. Notices have been pub­ lished in the Sun & News. Reports of the meetings of the commission as it works on master plan revisions have been published in the Sun & News. A citizen advisory committee, represented by Tom Tom VandenBerg and Apol, has been in attendance at virtually every meeting of the commission. Yet, meeting after meet­ ing, residents of Caledonia who will be most affected by the master plan and the zoning ordinances that flow from it, are conspicuously \> y « - PASTINGS Ml 4S058 the Caledonia Business Association (CBA) is present at almost every meeting; he is often accompanied by another member of the asso­ ciation. The CBA, while hoping to attract other busi­ nesses to membership, is made up primarily of devel­ opers and real estate inter­ ests. At last week’s meeting. Gray introduced Andrew Baque (pronounced "bock­ key") for a presentation and question-and-answer peri­ od. Baque was listed on the agenda as representing Atwell-Hicks Development Consultants, a division of Atwell-Hicks Engineering, who had been invited to the meeting by the CBA. His business card lists him as the group leader of urban design services in their Ohio office. aque began by saying he wanted "to have a con­ versation rather than a pres­ entation... how to make absent. At most, only two or three members of the public are present. ii I didn’t pay any attention until there was a proposal that affected me. Then it was too late." - Tom VandenBerg VandenBerg admitted, when asked earlier this year to be a member of the citi­ zen committee, "I didn't pay any attention until there was a proposal that affected me. Then it was too late." Ric Parent, the longest serving Planning Commission member, said he is disturbed by the lack of public interest and partic­ ipation. In a private conver­ sation after last week’s meeting, he said, "We get business at every meeting. We don’t get the general public. I don’t know why." He is correct. Duke Gray, representing iriT jqioD lizzim i moi l ruifiFl IbbiM )dT oiqqu bifiofl isrio £ >1 arrao Mil gni aHT rio orb ni isd) rrigbrl xtaM )ilibbc rioifim :11ew nnisrio I rioicj 1 to ad ral2 )lmM oizzim >v/ gni .tool liirlgil niupai arlT aoubai Iboori naism zrroli J .naqo ronl A Bi Annie Jr. for one night only, March 17 The cast of Annie Jr. is preparing for performances for their classmates and for the public this week. On Friday night the cast will present the worthy story of Little Orphant Annie on Friday evening, March 17 in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Entrance is by donation. The middle school performers will be acting in front of their classmates on Thursday as a warm up for their public per­ formance. Yankee Springs plans to correct tax bill snafu FWW gill > -A & * Steve Carr from Metaldyne (the former Simpson Industries) expansion shows plans to members of Village the of Middleville planning commission. — - ■ . - j, **. . * - __________ mission will review a new proposed parking ordinance before setting the date for a public hearing. There also will be public hearings set for the proposed new bridge over the Thornapple River May 10 and 20, followed by public 4 ?. A' See master plan, pg. 2 -Tv 5 £ something effective happen rather than to design some- A PUBLIC Ll is churchs' n r n Metaldyne changes approved by Patricia Johns Staff WriterThe • Metaldyne Corporation received per­ mission last Tueday night from the Middleville Village Planning Commission for changes to its building in Middleville. The action followed approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals Feb. 22 for a change from 91 to 96 per­ cent lot coverage and chang­ ing the setback from 75 to 17 feet. The commission, at its March 7 meeting, approved the changes with stipulations that included requiring a full height screen along the Market Street portion of the addition using materials to match the existing factory wall; all storm water to be channeled to the existing catch basin and all lighting to be of the full cutoff type. Steve Carr from Metaldyne assured the com­ mission that most new light­ ing would be under the new roof, but that all exterior lighting would match the requirement. These changes should reduce noise in the neighbor­ hood from the plant and keep materials from washing off items formerly stored in the open. In other business, the com- 134th year hearings on June 1 and June 10. Notices will be posted in the paper closer to these dates. The next scheduled meet­ ing of the Village Planning Commission will be April 4, following a special master plan meeting March 29. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer • Yankee Spprings Township Treasurer - John Jerkatis has announced that about 2,700 local residents were billed inappropriately on their December 2005 property tax bills. The problem was the result of a glitch in the BSNA program the township uses to compute the taxes. Robert Herold, a local accountant and former town­ ship treasurer, encountered the glitch in his private tax practice and alerted Jerkatis to the problem. At last Thursday night’s board meeting, Herold apprised the board of another problem resulting from the faulty tax computations. While refunds of the excess taxes will be made as required by state law, Herold wanted to know if people who have filed their federal and state income tax •returns, based on the over­ charge for property taxes, have to file an amended return. Jerkatis said, "The amount of money involved is $95,000. I talked to the attorney oni Feb. 27th. Refunds will be issued to people who overpaid. We will be retuming the money as soon as possible. We are working on a corrected list." The glitch, Jerkatis said, was fixed by assessor Dan Schurman, who spend most of the day on the phone with BSNA. "They offered to send us something to fix it at * II he commented a price, dryly. not thought to call them. Cook riposted that, while she had another job and did not drop into the town hall on a regular basis, she expected ii The amount of money involved is $95,000. I talked to the attorney on Feb. 27th. Refunds will be issued to people who overpaid. We will be returning the money as soon as II possible. We are working on a corrected list. - John Jerkatis, Yankee Spprings Township Treasurer Mary Cook and Jack trustees, Finkbeiner, expressed concern and irrita­ tion at not being kept informed about the problem, to McCrumb attempted explain that events had happened so fast; he and Jerkatis had been so busy dealing with the problem that he had l a phone call. Finkbeiner added that he had been in the town hall every day the past week and had talked to McCrumb on more than one occasion, yet had not been apprised of the problem. See snafu, page 3 In This Issue • Irving Twp. supervisor Kathee Pierce resigns • Yankee Springs faces difficulty in complying with arsenic rules • Charlotte survives Trojan comeback to reach title game • Fighting Scot juniors all score state medals \ �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. March 14, 2006 Master plan, continued from page thing effective." He elaborat­ ed, "Figuring out how to implement something the public wanted is the chal­ lenge... how do you find what you want? The findings limit the design." "Private investors are a partner —how investors think and how to balance public sector needs." His rec­ ommendation: "Strike a part­ nership where you can lever­ age what you have." On achieving consensus, he said. "The good news is lots of other cities have come up with solutions." He noted that in 1985 the approach was to protect the communi­ ty from the private sector; in 2(X)6, it is partnerships rather than conflict. "Partnerships are the way to success. Invariably both want the same thing, The apparent conflict between elected offi- cers and the private sector suggests the possibility of success," he observed. Planning Commission Chairman Archie Warner asked bluntly, "What do you •It know about Caledonia?" He followed up on Baque's response of not much by ask­ ing, "When you asked Duke (Gray), what did he tell you?" !4 "Smart growth is not about no-growth. It is becoming smarter about how we manage resources." - Andrew Baque, Atwell-Hicks Development Consultants Gray entered the discus­ sion, responding, "The resi­ dential side is big issue. Open space and land preser- Caledonia American Legion #30$ WIRCH/APRIL Food Events/ MT.ir-St. Patrick's Day / Corned Beef Dinner Legion Lent Fish Fry' Mar.24Mar. 31” »i vation." Baque continued, "The scale of projects is not at issue. The concept applies to all regardless of size.” Walter Bujak, Planning Commission member and township trustee, joined in, saying. "Environmental issues. I live on the river; discharges into the Thomapple River from All-You-Cun-Eat Apf. 7”' Apl 14- / All start at 5:30 p.m. Cost $8.00 F Buying or Selling developments. Stewardship of the land— a collaborative M. environment with both responsible for good devel­ opment. We've moved from protecting the community from developers to a collabo •It ­ rative approach." "A level playing field implies a game is going on. We need to know what the game is," he continued. Baque agreed, Stewardship of the land is one of the most common and prominent issues. A shift in the culture from fighting to trust; both want something of value. Communities of sepa­ rate interests become one community." Bujak went on to cite an example of a stewardship practice that rewards a devel­ oper. "A silt fence — $25 for We’ve Got You Covered 9 9 9 AH Our Homes Come with a Warranty! • Call Us For Details! Priced to sell way below appraisal. Super rlocation " 2 in Caledonia Schools. 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Extract the common values." "The environment is the significant value today. Reclaiming early industrial sites (brownfield) and creat­ ing public space," he said. Citing the reclamation of the former Stapleton Airport in Denver, he noted restoring a creek, that had been filled in to build Stapleton, created home sites overlooking the creek The sites sold at a con­ siderable premium. Conservation zones also were important. Van Leilani Laar, Planning Commission mem­ ber, said, "We are experienc­ ing rapid growth in Caledonia. What do you sug­ gest?" "Map what is of the great­ est value to the community," answered Baque, adding "community participation in the process." Parent entered the discus­ sion. saying, "I have no dis­ agreement in theory. Not •!•!• everybody approaches it in the same fashion. How do you break through the polar­ ization?" (His comment and question refer to the attitudes and behaviors displayed by some applicants for projects I he before Planning Commission.) Baque replied, Leadership has to come from the municipality; a recognition of consequences." Parent noted, "Developers appear infrequently. It’s a once-and-done relationship." Baque again pointed out, Master planning — come together as a community; everybody is at the table. The master plan is your guide. It transcends any­ thing." Matt Mahacek, Planning Commission member com­ mented, "We re getting to that point. Workshops before meetings are helpful. We're heading in that direction." Wamcr said, "Density is the issue, not development: How do you define density, rural character?" Baque said, "Public space equals rural character — common public open space accessible to all. Rural char­ acter equals five-acre lots." (His remark about five-acre lots is meant to mean that some would define rural character as five-acre lots.) He continued, "Manage growth through public objec­ tives. No single solution applies to everybody. What is your value system? Who are you? What do you want?" Bujak opened the com­ missioners* comment period, saying there were "issues of ownership, impact on infra­ structure water, sewer. transportation. The develop­ ers are hearing it. The com­ mission is charged to pre­ serve rural character." VanLaar observed. Sounds like we are into •J process you are describing. Getting input from the com­ munity. I'm encouraged to hear you reinforce what we are doing." expressed by the commis­ sioners were setbacks, land­ scaping, parking, access to and from the site, the archi­ tectural features of the build- ✓ ■ p II We aren’t getting general public participation. We get participation from business." Alli’ J - Ric Parent, Caledonia Planning Commission member Parent said. "We aren't getting general public partic­ ipation. We get participation from business." In a general public com­ ment period, period. Richard Snoeyink, township trustee, said that in his election cam­ paign two years ago, he had used controlling growth as a slogan. He said, "In going door-to-door, people said. We want the master plan enforced.* a clear indication that people want the plan enforced. They are con­ cerned about urban sprawl. People moving out of cities — Grand Rapids, where there are 12 existing homes for every buyer. Developers build new homes." UK Baque responded, "Smart growth is not about no­ growth. It is becoming smarter about how we man­ age resources." He suggested that the commission might want to consider some of the newer zoning classifications. Many zoning codes are based on an old system in use since 1945, according to him. Jerry Good, former township supervisor and dairy farmer, commented, "The ’’The definition of rural character is changing. A better use is public space. The farms will be gone in a few years because of economics." Dar Vander Ark, former Leighton Township supervi­ sor and an assessor, said, "People don't know what a master plan is." In other business, after extensive discussion, the commission did not act on a contract zoning proposal pre­ sented by FMJ Property Holdings, LLC, to rezone property at 5125 and 5135 68th St. from industrial to general business to permit the establishment on the site of an equipment rental busi­ ness. Among the concerns ,<k«' ing proposed and fencing. Mike Niemiec, represent­ ing FMJ. said that he would need to get back to his client. Rental Service Corporation. The firm rents backhoes and tractors primarily to contrac­ tors. It also rents some equipment such as saws and smaller equipment to home­ owners. irf I' Middleville Scouts planning food drive Middleville Boy Scout Troop #105 will hand out bags tor the annual food drive for the food pantry at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The bags will be dropped off Friday, March 24th, around 6 p.m. and will be picked up on the 25th between 9 a.m. and noon. The bags will be placed on lhe front door or porch, Please put donations in the bag and place bag on the front porch or somewhere in front of the home. Those who do not receive a bag and wou,d to donate food maY drop it off at the church any time. Please make all the non-perishable donations food. fell St® ® itJS?183 I "A llltWK® Um IWPlitl aimrU IMtW HASTINGS 4 Goodrich wvrw.jcii.com UALITY 269-945-SHOW IHf All RS ... 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She also told the board she want­ ed to be able to spend more time with her 5-year-old son. Pierce had been elected in 2000 to replace longtime Supervisor Milton Buehler. She worked diligently over the past several years to get the township to update infor­ mation. Last year she worked to bring a new fire station and community center to the township, but the millage proposal to fund it was defeated. The township since then has purchased the prop­ erty to hold for possible future building. Her support for local vol­ unteer firefighters is well known. In a letter to the edi­ tor published in the Hastings Banner she wrote, Thank God for firefight­ ers, first responders and emergency personnel. Better yet, thank each of them." Irving Township is served by three fire departments, Freeport, BIRCH and TTES. In recent years Pierce and the Irving Township board have revised the service contract with Thornapple Township Emergency Services, reduc­ ing its coverage area in the township. At the March meeting the It’ If*---- *• — * 1 ri k K\. - I £ -I / I ft ... 1 gm ■ - .> | ■ =5 tA ‘J t A* £ X - ,- - -- £0 L 44 ^kgj, hpti Ufli JSIK as Ik lie 6 is II V ’3-A Last year Irving Township supervisor Kathee Pierce chaired public hearings on a proposed levy for a new fire station. She is resigning her post citing family and career obligations following the May township meeting. board did approve a new three-year contract with TTES, restoring most of the previous coverage area. The Irving board will interview candidates to be appointed to fill the position Irving at the April 12 Township meeting with the person appointed at the May 10 meeting. Pierce’s resigna­ tion takes effect at 10 p.m. that night. Snafu, continued from page More election inspectors and chairpersons are being sought for the May 2 election because of the creation of an additional precinct, located at the Village of Middleville Hall. Each precinct is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each election day with election inspectors being present before and after these hours as neces­ sary. Qualifications to be an election inspector include: • Being a qualified and registered elector of the county in which he or she serves. • Completion of an appli­ cation in his or her own handwriting, including per­ sonal information and politi­ cal party affiliation. • Electors must be at least 16 or 17 years old and a res­ ident of the county in which he or she serves as long as the first three inspectors appointed in that precinct are registered electors. • A person shall not be permitted to act as an elec­ tion inspector if the person or any member of his or her immediate family is a candi­ date for nomination or elec­ tion to any office at the elec­ tion or who has been con­ victed of a felony or election crime. Election Inspector duties can include monitoring applications to vote and precinct lists, distributing ballots, monitoring electron­ ic tabulation equipment, pro­ cessing absentee ballots, I completing the poll book and related paperwork, as well as setup and takedown of paperwork and/or equip­ ment. Election inspector chair­ persons manage the precinct for the day and make sure that all of the paperwork is properly completed and reported to the township clerk. Election Inspectors are required to be certified, train­ ing for which takes place at an approximate three-hour session held by Barry County Clerk Deb Smith at a date yet to be determined for thfc May 2 election. Certification is valid for two years. Township Thornapple Clerk Susan Vlietstra is ask­ ing individuals interested in working elections in 2006. which include the May 2, Aug. 8 and Nov. 7 dates to request an application for election inspector. Applications are available at the township office during normal office hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and I to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Residents may also call the township office at 269-7957202 or e-mail Vlietstra at clerk@thornapple-twp.org, which may be helpful for those interested, but unable to pick up an application dur­ ing normal office hours. SAYJ/PA gONTEMPO MLON ----- Meet the Staff------ 1 I have been with Contempo for 3-1/2 years as a color. and body wax specialist. I love introducing my clients to new styles that will suit their individual lifestyles. 1 would love to meet with you and find that perfect look! 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JI 4 i "I would have felt like a fool if someone had asked me about it," he said. fn other business, the board heard the following: • A presentation by Randy Wilson, Michigan Deputy Ranger Patrol, about the group’s activities in recy­ cling programs, providing volunteers to help at city, county, and state parks, and emergencies such as a flood watch; • A recommendation from Clerk Janice Lippert that the report of the zoning adminis­ trator be included as an attachment to the board min­ utes; • A recommendation from the zoning administrator that elevations be included in site plan applications; • A report on the month of February’s activity from Chief David Middleton of Township Thornapple Emergency Services; and • A complaint from resi­ dent Frank Godzwa about a retaining wall infringing on a road right-of-way in front of a Barlow Lake property. The board also approved renewal of a contract with DK Landscape Management, LLC, for 2006 for mowing the town hall and fire station properties, approved a con­ tract in the amount of $728 with Bleam Eavestroughing, Hastings, for the repair of a gutter at the fire station, and accepted a bid of $150 from D-R Printing for a new 2’x4' sign specifying permitted items for recycling by Yankee Springs residents only. The board also approved Middleton’s request for painting a fire station wall to repair soot damage from diesel exhaust. He had vol­ unteered that department members would paint the wall in their spare time if the town provided the paint. Jerkatis recommended the board seek bids for the paint­ ing. "It’s asking a lot of vol­ unteers to have them paint the station in their spare time," he said. Sue Vlietstra, Thornapple Township clerk and a candi­ date in the August Republican primary for the 87th District seat being vacated by Rep. Gary Newell, appeared before the board and asked for their support for her candidacy. ____________________________ * * Caledonia Community Schools Young 5's / Kindergarten Parent Information Session f you are the parent of a student entering the Young 5's or Kindergarten program this fall, please join us March 14, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center for an informational meeting. a i J ■1 J The Healing Power of Light - '• — 4. J* 'A A / * X i zTS" i i * jri* <- > J ♦♦♦ Carpal Tunnel ❖ Arthritis Introducing Low Level Laser Therapy * Muscle & Joint Pain & The ML830® Laser ❖ Stiffness & more www.microlightcorp. com I u Physical Therapy .-ft 4624 Suite D N. M-37 Hwy. 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Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 86K 7425 www thorna pplebible.org Sermons auailahle online Rev, Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 hurch Office: R6H-O39I I hh Currently meeting at: Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................................. 6D0 p.m. ‘•nlHUE Preaching the Cluing Word Serting The Risen bird Sunday School................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10.30 a m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue. S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church 4:00 pm 9:30 am TIIORNAPPLE bible: church jfflctbobigt €burtb J Lakeside SS I?, ii wr 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Sunday School for ages 3 yr thru 6th grade 708 W. Main Street 9:30a, 11:00a Sunday Service* SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH A Church for today's world Spirit filled family Church. 269795-7903 ww w gun lain ommumt y church org Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service i .Sunday L Office 616-891-8688 New Life Sunday Worship ConnerHon /dub for 'Kids’ of all apes 10:00-10:30 am th a, http 7www churchaeek net /church 'anOewmafl www .Mpa ulca ledonia .org 69#-9660 Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Duncan Lake Midde School. 9757 Duncan Lake Ave.. Caledonia NurjWdMIe throuphwt fayane // wfhmt Pastor: Clint Gorier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office (616) 8917910 Chore* W 70S 2370 Rectory 26© 946-9327 Pastor Robert Cerke Loving God. Loving People ( uttphRv meetan? at Rector R'rsan Prayed 50 minutes M<in Mass Connecting an ancient faith to a modem world Sunday Mornint? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Pt Rev David T Hustwick (xmfcMiiont! 50 minute* before Ma*- Meeting you. your friendand your /amity right where you're al. Sunday Morning Worship ... Sunday School for All Ages.. 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Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795 2391 < Chi kJ A Adult) (iFunng thr Sc hunt Year) Church Office (616)891 1512 6*00 »i pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 9 30 » m and 6<10 p m Rev R Scan Gfenwtf, partrtf JnAnnr tStRloot. >outh thrvclot Al Tumryer, (immunity (ailing 1100am *'»rd <4 tile Out*........................ ( hun h *ith a tanng heart frn our f antmurntv and ihr world' Sunday Worship Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 9 4S a.m . ^1 I Service Timet: .............. ..... IF liddlcvillc. MI 49333 • 945-1555 /Youth Mfiming Worship Server 1 I* * > 1664 N. M-37 Highway Ikffugi** C flcjMMtn. % iwitMion Sunday < .akvl mu AimL Tim A. Slnr. 10 50 a m I vmmg PraiM- 1 iddfcvflle • 795 9*36 Middleville Wesleyan Church 1 rank Miydrr. Senior Pa*u»r 10 55 a m Ttff*1 “A FIRST BAPTIST Si i •Fi UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES n5K Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a m Traditional Service I1 Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 am ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www,umcmiddlevllle.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795 9266 , *1 ill WAYFAREK COMMUNITY CHURCH xiiri Mt Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (6/6) 65 65-WA Y Check our web site: www. wayfarercc.ont ■whitneyville Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jous u lord Sunday School...................................................... , 930 a/n Sunday Morning Worship ................................ .. ,10.30 o.m. Sunday Evening Worship ........................... .. .. ... 6.00 pm Family Supper ................... .................................. ... .5.45 pm Awona A Youth Group ................................... ... .6 30 pm Wed Midweek Prayer A Bible Study .... ... JOO pm. Pev Thomas Says. Pastor • Rev Kan Basok*. Assoc Pa^cx Website whitneyvietxbte org I •j » �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006/ Page 5 Deb Borst is keynote speaker at women ’ s retreat Saturday * by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Deb Borst will be guest speaker at a women's retreat at Peace Church Saturday. March 18. Her appearance will be a journey back home for Borst. Her husband, Richard Borst, became the first associate pastor at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville in 1974. She is originally from Fremont, Mich. She attended Hope College and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English in 1971. She married Richard Borst the same year and moved to Massachusetts, where he completed his mas­ ter of divinity degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. The couple then returned to Western Michigan, where Dick studied for an addition­ al year at Western Seminary in Holland. In 1974, Dick became the first associate pastor at Peace Reformed Church and served in ministry with Rev. Wayne Kiel four years. for Following their time in Middleville, they went to serve in three other churches * S, - J* Hi »V. I h I I Rid J 5 ’S I Mltl I ® Clb 1 r Deb Borst in Western Michigan. Deb became the director of women at The Other Way Ministries, an urban outreach in Grand Rapids in 1988 and now also serve as the program director for that ministry. She has a son and a daugh­ ter, now in their twenties, and one grandson. She says, “In 1990, life began to unravel and for the next decade plus, our family faced a series of hardships 06626950 The REW tana I lira . 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Pictured are Derek Brandon, Jenelle Westlake, Brittany Blair, Kendra Norton and Allexus Barnes. They along with Emily Davidson and Elizabeth Bleeker did research before writing the story which will be submitted to a Scholastic contest. ■r crapbook Crop \\ 4180 2nd St. (On the corner of 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street) 1:00 - 3:00PM New product demonstration by Debi Buer of Remember When ... Scrapbook store in Middleville. * + ♦ co O) xyx| P I 00 - ❖ SERVING OUR COUNTRY Terrace, Miami, Fla. His wife, Christina, is the daughter of David and Barbara Strong of Irving Road, Middleville. He is a 1998 graduate of American Academy High School, Miami. A Ji Leighton Church « Whitneyville Bible Church will have a concert by the “Voice of Freedom" at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19. The church's address is 8546 Whitneyville Ave SE Alto, church is about 1/4 mile south of 84th Street. Jason P. Soler Army Pvt. Jason P. Soler has graduated from the lightwheeled vehicle mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md. The course is designed to train soldiers to perform unit maintenance and recovery operations on gasoline and diesel fueled light-wheeled vehicles, including prime movers designated as fiveton or less and their associat­ ed trailers, and associated items. Soldiers were trained to perform maintenance and recovery operations on track and heavy-wheeled vehicles, and on material handling equipment; maintain power assisted brake systems, vehicle suspension systems, assemblies, wheel/hub mechanical steering systems, hydraulic power steering systerns, and crane/ hoist/winch assemblies. Soler is the son of Jose and stePson of Allison Jean Caffey-Soler of N.W. 189th 3 Saturday, March 25th 11:30AM to 9:30PM Dinner & Beverages Provided Open: Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 9 PM; • Closed Sunday l»^u ____ | ill t First graders write non-fiction story Whitneyville Bible Church w sets concert Barber Salon THORW I COT BIBLE mi i£ 6561 Jasonville I J Farms Blvd. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 and challenges, which culmi­ nated in my husband's termi­ nal illness and death in 2003.” She now reside in Jenison. As keynote speaker she plans to share what she has learned with the women at the retreat. “God has taught me pow­ erful lessons about grace, trust and surrender, which He has led me to share with other women facing the diffi­ cult chapters in their lives. Borst says. The 2006 Women's Retreat at Peace Church begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Lunch will beserved. The cost for the day is a free-will donation to benefit “The Other Way," where Borst works. The church is located at 6950 Cherry Valley Road in Middleville. It is on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. For more information call the church at 616-891-8119. Information is also available at the church website www.peacechurch.ee 00 Bring: Your Own Supplies A Sack Lunch A Snack to Share Children who are scrapbooking are welcome to attend Per Person J RSVP to Stacey by March 22nd I I 269-792-1650 06627045 . I & Ch erry vAlley R R E SB V ERIAN Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world (. S. Lewis Lenten Simon Senes - Attend one or all Journey through NARNIA March «; March n March iq March 16 Aprils April q April 16 Created in God’s Imaee A W'ar Not of Our Choosing Where Wre Go Wrong Our Choice and Our Destiny A Deep Magic A Deeper Magic The King Who Lives Beyond Death Every Week during Lent --10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight) 10:30 am Celebration Service L Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School 9757 Duncan Lake Ave/Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia, Ml 49316 06626938 «• Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 *• www.cherryvalleypc.org < < �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006 GFWC-Gun Lake learns about quilts and jazz -if GFWC-Gun Lake area president Judy Smith helps Julie Bourdo from Orangeville show one of the more than 900 ABC quilts a group in Orangeville has made to provide comfort to ill children. 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Other educational sessions will include business plan­ ning and taxes for farmers, forming co-ops, marketing, alternative energy options, transitioning the farm between generations, USDA Programs and assistance plus many more sessions. The Spanish-speaking track will include sessions on business basics, pesticide certifica­ tions, migrant housing and using small hoophouses. This year's conference also features a number of roundtable discussions. Keynote speaker this years, Dr. Claud D. Evans, is a veterinarian, small farmer, businessman, and entrepre­ neur from Oklahoma. Evans raises about 200 Spanish goats o pasture for cashmere and meat and has developed low labor, low cost produc­ tion methods. Michigan Family Farms Conference is a family event. There will be specially designed sessions for youth. The younger participants will be involved with handson craft making, farm safety and other fun programs. The middle and high school age participants will take a field trip to nearby Fort Custer. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a demo of a new American Farmer video game giving everyone a chance to run a virtual farm. USDA Risk Management Agency in Partnership with Farm Research Cooperative is hosting their third Michigan Family Farms Conference together. Sponsors for this event include Michigan Food & Farming Systems - MIFFS, Resources Natural Service, Conservation Potawatomi Resource Conservation andDevelopment Council and Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. For conference registra­ tion, contact: Scott Reynolds at Michigan Food & Farming phone Systems-MIFFS, 517/432-0712, miffs@msu.edu or visit www.miffs.org Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week [■1 ! Jll I iis isp /w ^1 �- -T The Sun and News, Middleville. March 14. 2006 Page 7 Principal ‘hits the roof, ’ meets reading challenge and an overnight lock in at the school. Standing behind his agree­ ment. Warren headed lo the school’s roof last TuesdayV evening for a roof sit. Warren climbed onto the roof around 11 p.m. w ith his tent, pillow. sleeping bag and bathrobe. As the giggling students arrived at school Wednesday morning. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer After the Kettle Lake Elementary student body met Principal Chris Warren’s challenge, he “hit the roof.” In conjunction with the Reading Incentive Program (RIP). Warren challenged the students to read more than 17.000 units. 15 min­ utes per unit. The students surpassed the challenge by reading over 22,(XX) units, or ver 330,000 minutes (5.500 hours). Students have been busy recording their reading time over the past couple of months. Children who have completed the necessary reading time will celebrate their achievement this Friday evening with games, foods H it Kettle Lake Elementary Principal Chris Warren sent the night on top of the school's roof after the students units over the met his challenge to read over 17,0 past couple of months. r *4 ** The Middleville United Methodist Church is having a white elephant sale on ' on March 18, 2(X)6 in the Church Fellowship Hall at 111 Church St. r rRjr Items include furniture, crafts, books, r "dishes, Christmas items and other treas­ |HK 1 Christopher Hier DDS ♦ A • • 99 Cu ri ng Dentistry For Children & Adults * 9I • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment ) PBS special features >• < * Warren greeted them with a wave from the roof. "I stayed pretty warm," said Warren. "except my nose and cheeks got cold." 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Middleville, March 14. 2006 Two from Middleville plan to ‘bowl down the barriers’ Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891 -1173 Plan ahead to build and protect your financial resources We all want to achieve financial security for our­ selves and our families. But what's the best way of doing that? Too many people buy an investment here, take out an insurance policy there and just hope for the best. Instead of following this haphazard approach, look at your finan­ cial picture in its entirety and then pursue a set of con­ nected objectives. What objectives should you follow? There are many, but these may be the most important to consider: ♦ Build financial assets. * Protect your resources ♦ Create a retirement income stream. * Transfer your wealth. Let's look at the first two of these goals in this week's column, and the final two in next week's column. Building Financial Assets While you will certainly have short-term needs, your main reason to build finan­ cial assets is to achieve your long-term desires, such as a comfortable retirement. Consequently, you will need to invest for growth. But you should also invest in vehicles from which you can create an income stream during your retirement years. To meet your need for growth and a future income stream, consider taking 14 advantage of your employer•Il sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401 (k), 403(b) or 457(b). If you are selfemployed, or if you own a small business, you can choose •Il from a variety of plans, including a SEP-IRA, a SIMPLE IRA and an "owner-only” 401(k). All these plans provide for taxdeferred growth of earnings, so your money may accumu­ late faster than it would if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. Furthermore, once you retire, you'll be able to deter­ mine the amount of with­ drawals from your retirement account, based on your lifestyle and your projected longevity. To supplement your employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan, you should con­ sider opening a traditional or Roth IRA, both of which offer tax advantages . Of course, over the years, you can supplement your tax­ advantaged investments with stocks, bonds and other secu­ rities held outside your 401(k) or IRA. THORNAPPLE AREA ? ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION ■n X .-------- £ V J5 Our Hometown Charitable Organization MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. Protecting Your Resources Your 401(k), IRA and other investments are finan­ cial assets for helping you save for one of your most important long-term goals: •Il retirement. But while you think about •Il your future, you can't forget about your fami­ ly's - and what it might look like without you. That's why you need to protect your most essential financial resource - your income. And that means havin 14 sufficient life insurance. Your financial professional can help you determine how much coverage you need, •ut you can't stop there because you don't have to die to lose your income. Consider this: A 20-year-old worker has a three-in-ten chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age, according to Social Security Online. Disability insurance helps guard your income against disability. Finally, you'll need to pro­ tect your financial resources during your retirement years. You may never need any type of long-term care, but it's a chance you may not want to take. A year's stay in a nursing home can easily cost $50,000 or more. To avoid bankrupting yourself or becoming a burden on your family, you may need long-term care insurance. Accumulating resources and protecting them - two key elements of your entire financial picture. Make sure you've got these pieces in place. Nest week: Creating a retirement income stream and transferring your wealth. 2005 Edward Jones !4 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com Are You Ready for Spring? Carpets or Furniture need cleaning ? fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and allergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! Does NOT over wet carpet preventing bacteria and mold growth Leaves absolutely NO residue so carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer Pet stain and odor removal www. cleanpromi. com Spring Special! Call 945-9554 for § o *V * 2 I I Tammy and Mitchell Hill are bowling this Saturday, March 18 to help those less fortunate. Call 795-9225 to make a pledge. lowship while providing financial support for this ministry, benefiting the resi­ dents. Mitchell said he is enthu­ siastic about bowling again •Il this year and believes this is a great event to be involved with. He is impressed with the residents who have physical and or mental handicaps. Some even have a better B average than his 105. While there are prizes, they are not what is most important to Mitchell, who began participating in the bowl-a-thon through Peace Church. He said he thinks • this is a really important •Il activity especially since many consider him to have handicaps. This year the 45-year-old Middleville resident had a goal of raising $500 and as of March 7 had already sur­ passed that with a pledge total of $761 dollars. He and Tammy welcome donations in any amount. Pledges can be called in to Mitchell by Friday, March 17. “I am really impressed with how generous this com­ munity is,” Mitchell said. To make a pledge call Mitchell Hill at 795-9225. Class of 2007 parents meet Thursday night Delivered to you every Thursday. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Ask about our 269-795-3486 ■ GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... ♦ I I I •-4 The Thornapple Kellogg High School Class of 2007 Senior Party Parents will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will include •II updates on activities already •II under way and an update for future activities. Kathy Humphrey, one of the organizers, said, “We invite any parents interested 06572944 'CLEANPRO of West Michigan Inc. by Patricia Johns • Staff Writer Tammy and Mitchell Hill of Middleville this Saturday will be at Lincoln Lanes in Grand Rapids to help others at the David’s House Ministries Bowl-a-thon. The title of the event is “Bowling‘14 down the barri­ ers.” According to the press release from David's House, “those barriers might include facing the outside world everyday in a wheelchair, not being able to find work because of a handicap or dis­ ability, even strugglin financially or spiritually for questions and answers. Barriers affect all of us in so many ways. This year, in 2006, David's House Ministries invites you to bowl down the barriers.” •Il •Il The Rev. Jay and Mrs. Lois DeBoer sought a place in 1977 for their disabled adult son, David, to live. Not finding a facility that met David's physical and spiritu­ al needs, the DeBoers had a vision to build a group home that would provide residen­ tial care in a Christian envi­ ronment for adults with developmental disabilities. There are now two homes meeting the needs of 20 dis­ abled adults. David's House Ministries was established to reflect the same commitment that King David expressed . for Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, who needed extra care. The annual bowl-a-thon provides a day of fun and fei­ more information. in helping with these activi­ ties to attend this meeting.” She said one project sup­ ported by the Class of 2007 parents is the MEAP break­ fast, which will be held on Monday, May 20, for stu­ dents to give them a good start on the mandatory Michigan Education Achievement Program (MEAP) tests, which begin Monday and continue through March 27. For more information, contact one of the 2007 sen­ ior parents committee mem­ bers. Call Humphrey at 616765-5339, Darryl Newton at 795-2594, Beth Berkimer at 616-891-2158 or Susan Stiver at 945-8825. Bring Your Family to Leighton ’$ Movie Night Saturday, March 18 At 6:30PM U Jjuipp «'i alt®® > «Kt® ggg fl aiatrss •i gain antkBfid w V V J r. fl Jr /4 [ m 4 A. — Suggested Donation: $3/person or $5/family (Donations will sponsor those going on Kenya mission trip this summer) Come for great family fellowship, see a short video about the college where the mission team will work • • • and»• • Walt Disney's ft That Pam Cat Starring Hayley Mills Pop and Popcorn will be available Leighton Church '•Ta’ Caledonia, Ml 49316 • 616-891-8028 4180 2nd Street I �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006/ Page 9 W-J Truck crash kills driver in Middleville ■ A 60-year-old Middleville involved in the accedent was man died in a single vehicle not related to them. The accident, which was traffic crash Friday evening when his pickup truck failed believed to have occurred at to stop at an interestion and about 10 p.m., remains under 00 investigation. Emergency struck a tree. 0 * ‘ W Deputies from the Barry personnel were still on the ’if 0 County Sheriff s Department scene at 12:45 a.m. Saturday 4 said Paul Parsley's truck morning. blew through the T-intersec$ tion of Parmalee and Whitneyville roads, left the M $ road and struck a tree. «.i Parsley, who was alone in the V truck, was not wearing his s ■ -Av ■ - , seat belt and air bags were cm deployed, authorities report­ g VS ed. Thomapple Kellogg High School students traveling Bring us your along Whitneyville Road Friday night to a cast party following the performance of “Oklahoma!” were witnesses Let us turn it into delicious to the aftermath of the crash. Jerky & Sausages My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult was selected as the 2006 One Book One County selection in the Kent District Emergency vehicles lined 9740 M-37 Library system. On March 1 more than 20 readers gathered in an afternoon and evening session to discuss this the road near the intersection book. For more information about future book discussions contact the library at 616-647-3840. Caledonia Fish House with Parmalee Road. Many Restaurant & Market of the students called home 891-5555 MARKET to make sure that the person 1 * k J Hunters z 1 My Sister's Keeper brings readers together venison &0C !*e / I Eighth grade orientation is March 15 5^ ’*’JS Bedim a acsar Mbits •• - ►■■•IB ■■I’tai.d itpaj V Wr?.’ IK -X Jt io s «1M Ifcidii5' Thomapple Kellogg High School staff is inviting par­ ents and guardians of this year's eighth-graders to attend an orientation night for students and their parents at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the high school audito­ rium. Guidance counselor Phil Jahnke says, “The main objective of this special orientationis to assist students and their parents with the transition from the middle school to the high school.” l tion about the high school curriculum. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and tour designated areas of the high school. A drawing will be held during the opening meeting for a free class ring for a stu- Some eighth grade stu­ dents are not too worried about high school because siblings have told them what to expect, but others are a lit­ tle nervous about going to a new school. The goal of the orientation evening is to help prepare students and their families for this transition. The agenda for the evening includes the oppor­ tunity to meet high school Principal Ellen Zack, high school teachers and coun­ selors and to obtain informa- 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 ‘ I jjfT • Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. rtf • 11 if* «*■ » J* * SPECIAL OF THE WEEK - 1 a z* ii &• <■ n ■c -- > ' . A. J i -— •< -zr I I I *® ^<4 iV J I 1:W I I > „ h IC vr * • ■ - / u-': I k__ •J •r • tTris-. 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For more information about this non-rated tourna­ assistant ment, call Patricia Superintendent Koeze at 795-3313. 616-891-2020 I dent who attends the meeting with a parent. Mark Russell, representative from the Jostens Ring Company has provided a certificate that will pay for the base cost of a ninth grade class ring. Chess tourney planned at TK Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 7. ®F al Desert Sun I www.advantagehealth.org Advantage health T CM <D CM 1 Affiliated with Saint Mary s Health Care <] I 4 Physicians 4 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. March 14, 2006 r J/j Classes are reading everywhere at the middle school. Here students read in the library. Alli angles of repose made reading comfortable at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School this past week. Students are also competing for prizes based on the number of pages they read. The middle school reads •2. 4 1 * I ^4 fl -r * ' .Ji ■ i ? . > — 1/ i - % <* • * a ■ 'Ch * .-?*• .-t V-' v-. I m ■ . ■ »■ Reading books and magazines attracted students to all three grade level hallways. I This classroom “Dropped everything to read” this past Thursday. ft*1'”<• I ,. ’ to -•* -- lr 7 <” *—u L r f • I A ■ HUB w -• Your One Stop Water Store Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ** rr,1 30 Years Experience Drinking Water Systems^ Counselor Sandra Klein and principal Jon Washburn also took some time to read during Reading month. Servicing All Makes & Models DURACUBE SALT _______ ■ 50-Lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER : « \ DURA-I iCUSE I li * H 5-Gallons 95 75 Only Only Best Price, Quality, Service w MF ’r WATER CONDITIONING —— - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 8 £ i ■"•lOlSB A i Call 9H-955i nytime to place your Sun & News ACTIOM & reach over 11,000 ira homes! 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The essay contest is one way the club hopes to encourage reading and writ­ ing during March, which is “Reading Month." The four divisions are Kindergarten through third grade, fourth and fifth grade, sixth through eighth grade and high school. Forms are available at local libraries, including the Delton District Library and the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library . Students who do not have a form can include their name, age, school, grade, address and telephone num- t V I }* 1 I Sit $-! 71 » J Sb ' • -g ; 'z < ** a r- ber at the top of their essays and turn them in to one of the libraries or to their school administration district’s office. The essay is limited to 250 words double spaced. Older students may type their essays, but they should still be double spaced. Younger students may draw a picture, include some but must include words. Essays should be turned in to the Delton District Library, Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library, Henika Library in Wayland or the J.C. Wheeler Library in Martin, Essays also can be dropped off at the Delton, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg or Wayland school administration offices by Friday, March 24. be will Winners announced in April. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the I Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 126 East Main Middleville, MI I 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK De Kok a .• L ____ :w I REALTY < rW WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM • • -* •Mir- ’6715 *£ J •* 1 -I aW • Si ■J .* A‘ •Sc *-X Y’V The hallways were full of readers Photos continued 1 HEALTH SERv I C ES I ■ from previous page ■• LT Scholastic book fair at McFall this week r Saving on home McFall Elementary will have a book fair this week in conjunction with reading insurance is “No Problem. IF YOU MISS APRIL 17TH, YOUR RETIREMENT MAY undreds of thousands NEVER BE THE SAME. 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Book fair organizer Robin Schweitzer says, “Buying a book together at the book fair is a great way to support a child’s interest in reading." Parents who cannot attend during the open hours, can order books from the fliers which have been sent home and send in a check with the order form and the selection will be sent home with the student. Vi I 2M A?’ - - • i'.- ~ 1 3 1 >- §54 S.- % -fei 1/4 X; A m ■- a I -5^* B 3S-- £ * 2^"- * Itfc K’ I 4 p** ■C * ’ • -r ?•• & - <■ * -53 I M-' id J y* •-rr-'d .■ r -1 r j-' j fl & ' * IP? k- —■ fife- -^3 t£7 - - Health Care Career Job Fair and Scholarship Open House Join Us! March 21, 2006, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 I/IZ Green St. Hastings I Representatives will be available from the following schools. 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Light refreshments will be served. 4 < For more information call (269) 948-3112 06627103 06623 ?:•< * ■J * �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006 Caledonia middle school students of achievement earn recognition by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Middle school principals Brian Leatherman and Darrell Kingsbury intro­ duced students of achieve­ ment to the Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday evening. Leatherman said there are •It about 150 students in each of JI» the middle schools who are involved in leadership pro­ grams, and 19 of them were recognized. The first students intro­ duced were Kollen Post and Christine Frey for their achievement in the ATYP (Academically Talented Youth Program). To qualify for the program, the students must take the high school ACT exam and with a score of 22 on the English portion •It and 24 or over on the reading (the average high school stu­ dents* score is 15). Only 2% of middle school students in the nation earn this achieve­ ment. Post also was recognized for receiving a grant award from the Caledonia Education Foundation for his PRESERVE (Processing Raw Endless Sources of Environmentally and Valued Energy) project. Post will be assembling a wood turbine, which will provide power for the technical education pro­ gram. Duncan Lake Middle School students Michelle Nemmers, Courtney Corson and Kort Alexander were recognized, along with Kraft Meadows Middle School students Sam DeHaan and NOTICE OF /PUBLIC HEARING 1a I? •• I •• •>» Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 20,2006 at 7 PM in the Thomapple Township offices, 200 East Main Street, Middleville, The purpose of this hearing will be to consider a petition to rezone land from “AR” Agricultural-Residential to “RR” Rural Residential filed by Donald Geukes on 2 acres of land, more or less. The property address is 10010 Green Lake Road (Parcel # 08-14-021-017-10). Any interested person may attend the hearing and offer comments on the proposed rezoning of land or may write to the Planning Commission at the address noted above. Linda Gasper Planning Commission Secretary 06626351 £A • J Ce -ft* 1 z South Central Michigan Youth Baseball 2006 Season Informational meeting and sign-ups «ball South Central Michigan Youth Baseball is a i nonprofit organization created to provide I. youth ages 8 to 16 an opportunity to play f competitive baseball in the CT greater Barnv • County area. By competitive, wc mean play­ ers will be properly instructed on the correct techniques and rules of the game of baseball. While this instruction will be emphasized t through discipline, our ultimate goal is for the kids to have fun and maintain a positive attitude toward the sport of baseball. SCMYB was formed in the year 2001 and has established a league that will be a main * stay in our community for many years to come. '< V r ■ Experienced Coaches with background checks lJ Visit 02642270 * * - ■ t scmvb.com »■ Playing teams from other communities / A SCMYB Web Site » that displays schedules, scores & other inf i / £ —• :■ A-’ / A Chance to compete in Districts ■ T- "* s- ■ Authentic Baseball Rules New Uniforms Hastings—Mark Brisboe 269-948-0506 Lakewood—Shane Bronson 269-838-2046 Middleville—Tyler Bnltema 616-765-5128 I Middleville sign-ups will be on March 9th and 16th at Page Elementary in the cafeteria from 6 to 8 pm. Features 20 Game Season We arc always looking for new players who would like to he a part of this experience. If I you would like to know more about the league please feel free to contact us through € the following representatives: to cutbacks until the school was in a better financial situ­ ation. • Recognized principals and administrators as part of Administrative Week, which took place Feb. 12-18. Board President Dennis Atkinson read a proclamation express­ ing the board's appreciation to staff for leadership and dedication to the students and the community. As each administrator was introinterim duced, Superintendent Jerry Phillips presented the staff with a plaque of the Caledonia 2005 Division III football champi­ ons. The staff members introduced •!• were Jim Glazier, » Jim Crites, Tom O’Brien, Brian Leatherman, Darrell Kingsbury, Cheryl Davis, Jerry Phillips, Gordie Nickels, Chris Warren, Randy Rodriguez, Janel Switzer, Carol NelsonPurkey, Chris Burns, Jim Oleson, Scott Weis, Lynelle Dodge, Gary Delger, Judy Truer and Mimi Mahaney. • Accepted the "Compact for the Future Resolution," in which the school district promises to: Challenge every student with a rigorous course of study to prepare them for the future. Encourage every student to prepare for a college degree or advanced job train­ ing in fields that match the needs of our state and local economy. Work with the business community to create career exploration and employment to help students understand • the relevance of their educa­ tion. I Guarantee every graduate has the basic skills necessary to get a job. Ensure all students are prepared to work in a multi­ cultural, global environment. Eliminate truancy and pro­ mote graduation by using all available community resources to help students and families in need. Work with families to instill strong character devel­ opment, respect and respon •II ­ sibility. Provide a safe and secure environment for learning. Work together with the community to help parents prepare their children for school, so they are healthy and ready to learn. Work with business and community organizations to eliminate illiteracy among all age groups. • Decided to opt out of the State Schools of Choice pro­ gram, but will participate in the Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice program. Interim Superintendent Jerry Phillips said the agreement will allow for the school to accept students only in class­ rooms not filled. • Approved the purchase of curriculum, materials and equipment from Creative Learning Systems to enhance the middle school technolo­ gy program. The cost of the purchases and installation will not exceed $147,000 and will provide a full lab for each of the middle schools. For unity throughout the school system, the school will purchase computers from Lenovo IMB instead of the Creative Learning Systems. The cost of the computers will not exceed $31,295 and will be used from the reimbursed comput­ er cost from Creative Learning Systems. • Approved the hirings of Jerry Dutcher (eighth grade Duncan Lake Middle School Volleyball/Purple Coach), Meredith Mast (eighth grade Duncan Lake Middle School Volleyball/Gold Coach), Sara Stauffer (seventh grade Duncan Lake Middle School Volleyball/Purple Coach), David Sowerby (seventh grade Duncan Lake Middle School Volleyball/Gold Coach), Shelley Whitley (eighth grade Kraft Meadows Middle School Volleyball/Purple Coach), Emily Hollemans (eighth Kraft grade Meadows Middle School Volleyball/Gold Coach), Steve Bradley (seventh grade Kraft Meadows Middle School Volleyball/Purple Coach), Becky VanWieren (seventh grade Kraft Meadows Middle School Colton Smith for their involvement with the school improvement team to work on issues that affect the mid­ dle schools. The students meet every other month with parents and teachers to dis­ cuss issues and try to find solutions. Kraft Meadows Middle School students Tyler Jason, Kade Boverhof, Keven Yahne, Alex Kuck, Leann Tuuk and Jake Anderson along with Duncan Lake Middle School students Kenny Andutan, Kyle Rodriquez, Matt Botsford, Amanda VanLaar and Evan Cronick were recognized for participating in the "Mathcounts" regional com­ petition Feb. 24. While other students were enjoying a day off of school, these students headed to Grand Valley State University for the math com­ petition. Andutan just missed qualifying for state level competition. In other business at last Tuesday night’s meeting, the school •!• board: • Agreed to accept the rec­ ommendation by Assistant Superintendent/Personnel Carol Nelson-Purkey to approve the negotiated wage re-opener for the third year contracts of custodial main­ tenance, secretary and librar­ ian aids, cafeteria workers, para professional aides, cen­ tral office support staff, and technology support workers. The staff previously agreed Plate & Field Umpires Other events such as pi nics and Whitecap day Elected Board Members — Volleyball/Gold Coach), Joel Reeder (Middle School's Co-op Wrestling Coach), Frank De'Amico (Middle School Co-op Wrestling Coach), Zack House (Middle School's Co­ op Wrestling Coach), and Kristin Ford (Freshman Sideline Cheerleading). • Accepted the resigna­ tions of Steve Uyl as JV baseball coach and Pat Gillies as freshman baseball coach. • Examined new textbooks for the current courses of government and Accounting I & II and a new course, AP Government. The materials will be on display at the administration office until March 28, at which time they will be presented to the board for approval. Prior to adjournment, Phillips introduced •II school »!• board candidates Walt Fish and Randy Wilcox, along with incumbents Ken Yonker and Bernard Nagel who were all present at the board meeting. Phillips announced all of the school board candidates will be invite to a future school board meeting. ■ o fe ■/ it 1 A $ ft 0 < Itfl < wanted: Standing Timber jjSlflR Call Hughes Logging llc 4 4 I ^75 5's Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. b . -a. v _ A (517) 852-9040 h. ------I i LA - _ --------_ _ Log with Horses or Skidder 06624090 US i&W w O / ? Thornapple Kellogg Community Education s ■ 2006-2007 Preschool Enrollment Registrations will be accepted V March 20-April 12/2006. 3 year-old Cooperative morning & afternoon and j .4 year-old morning & afternoon sections offered. Children must turn 3 or 4 years old by Dec. 1/2006 and potty trained. To request an enroll­ ment packet or for more information please call Shar at 795-3397. Classes will be filled by lottery drawing if necessary. Join us for a Preschool Open House on March 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at the TK Learning Center, 507 W. Main St., Middleville. Parents and incoming preschoolers are welcome. Enrollment packets will be available at the open house 7123 ■ I 4 j | Iftl! M ft GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM. § YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! V s IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING NEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! DRIVE A LATE MODEL CAR, SUV OR EVEN A 4X4 PICKUP TODAY!!! PLUS GET A $100.00 GAS CARD WITH YOUR VEHICLE!!! CALL TODAY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAST CREDIT HISTORY AND GET APPROVED! % call (269) 948-8210 today for approval WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! CALL MR. HAGG FOR YOUR APPROVAL TODAY! call (269) 948-8210 and drive today! VS (L �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006/ Page 13 I Yankee Springs faces difficulty in complying with arsenic rules notice agreed to by the agency. The deadline for apply­ ing for revolving drinking water funds is May 1. According to McCrumb, the state has doubts about the ability of the township water system to raise rev­ enues to a level sufficient to repay a loan of approxi­ mately $458,000 necessary to fund the treatment sys­ tem proposed by township consultant John O’Malia. Spreading the cost over a system with only 172 cus­ tomers will require massive rate hikes. Don Devries, profession­ al engineer, Fleis & Vandenbrink, introduced Richard Grant, also of Fleis THORNAPPLE AREA & Vandenbrink. •s Devries said, "A treat ­ ■ PARKS AND RECREATION ment system for a small COMMISSION water system is expensive." Seeking Bids for mowing baseball and softball fields Grant’s role was to pres­ ent options to the treatment for the 2006 season system recommended by If interested please contact Mike Kelley, O’Malia Consulting. It 269-795-9931. should be noted that the. O’Malia firm is also a deal­ Bids must be received by er for Layne-Northern, the Friday, March 31, 2006. 06627021 manufacturer of the recom­ mended treatment system. As he outlined the options, he also warned, "The EPA will review this in 2010. More reductions in the level allowed are possi­ ble." TO ALL TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS YANKEE SPRINGS Modifying the present TOWNSHIP 2006 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS BY system is not a feasible APPOINTMENT ONLY AT option. A treatment system Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road has significant capital and Middleville, MI 49333 operational costs, which he Wednesday: March 15, 2006 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM — 1:30 PM-5:00 PM Thursday: March 16, 2006 - 1:00 PM-4-.30 PM-4:30 PM — —- 6:00 PM-9:00 PM-9-.00 PM noted the O’Malia report, (Organizational Meeting is on Tuesday - March 7, 2006 @ 2:30 PM) in his view, underestimated Call 269-795-9091 considerably. Deeper wells To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review it._. i r* orirm are an option, but not the Written Appeals accepted by j u The Equalization ratios and factors are as follows: best one for solving the MULTIPLIER RATIO(%) problem. CLASS 1.0058 49.71 Agricultural (Non DNR) The option most feasible 1.0000 50.00 Agricultural (DNR) . is moving the wells. He 1.0012 49.94 Agricultural (Overall) suggested that the wells be 1.0557 47.36 Commercial 1.0938 moved to another location, 45.71 Industrial 1.0652 46.94 perhaps one-half mile fur­ Residential 1.0034 49.83 Developmental ther west of the existing 1.0000 50.00 Personal well to avoid the landfill or Supervisor: Al McCrumb one-half mile to the north Assessor: Dan Scheuerman 06626415 on higher ground. A well on higher ground to the north would facilitate a connection to the Patterson Road main. this estimated He cost would approach approximately $175,000 for the extension of the of ' main and $150,000 for the drilling of two wells. Low arsenic water could be blended with higher arsenic water to achieve a level Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. meeting the new standard. Thomapple Township Hall He also noted that the pres­ 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 ence of a large sand and gravel bed favored a good Variance #70 A variance application has been submitted by Gaetano Piccioni, II. water flow. Applicant is requesting a variance from Section 7.4.20, Land DivisionI McCrumb questioned, "I Regulations, to allow the division of one parcel off the parent parcel. was told blending wasn't This parcel is located at 10499 Parmalee Rd. in the NW corner of allowed." Section 9 of Thornapple Township and is generally known as Parent he indicated Grant Parcel #08-14-009-016-60. thought it was. I Grant also noted the THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE of sulfides and presence INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL sulphate in the water supply Daily 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m., Friday 9 - noon is a factor. Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: "Sulfates are good, but Secretary, Thomapple Township Board of Appeals, PO Box 459, they don’t do anything about arsenic. Sulfides Middleville, MI 49333. make for smelly water but Everette Boggs, Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals arsenic. reduce they Americans with Disabilities Notice Sulfate-to-sulfide is also ii ..... ........... , and reasonable services to indi­ The Township will provide necessary under study by the EPA, viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the he said. Township Clerk. Grant stressed the need for the township to develop 06626922 Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer It’s not easy to meet the new Environmental Protection Agency mandate for reducinga the level of arsenic in the Yankee Springs Township public water supply. The old standard was 50 parts per billion, but now the new rules call for 10 parts per billion, effective this past January, and it’s proving to be fraught with many difficulties. Communities were given until Jan. 23 to comply. On Feb. 6, a copy of a letter from the Michigan of Department a s* : .. ■ .*S Si" J___ ■ %S * S-S •m TI^S 7 fe * • la * ft alII ; Environmental Quality was sent to Township Supervisor Al McCrumb. The letter provided formal notification that the town­ ship’s current level of 12 parts per billion was in vio­ lation of the new standard. The letter also contained an consent administrative order that allows the town­ ship to avoid fines and penalties, provided the order is complied with. he townshio was township required to notify cus­ tomers by March 8 of the violation, using a notice the by provided * of Department Environmental Quality or a ■ ’ft? *' isa * few'" YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN BOARD OF REVIEW 01 ^•1 • * (M SB MB OMftt I I nAI P fl ——V •V. t fl S?. v B -J I ■"S'S* I F OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS r I r I ' i I I K 1 I il IJ r I . I, a comprehensive plan. Responding to a question, •It he said that the DEQ and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department could help with the wells. He urged gathering a minimum of 10 to 15 sam­ ples to submit for testing before May 1. Township Trustee Mary Cook asked, "Any grant monies on the water side?" "No," replied Grant. "We can ask for an appropria­ tion, that is, asking for fed­ eral dollars," he concluded. The ensuing board •It dis­ cussion of the O’Malia Consulting project proposal was spirited. The original estimate for the project plan was not to exceed $15,000. The firm came back to the board and asked for an additional sum of $10,000, making the total $25,000. The latest bill from the firm is for $9,671; an amount that puts the billings to date at $18,000. Jack Finkbeiner, trustee, commented that there was still a great deal of work to be done. He questioned the likelihood of the remaining $7,000 being adequate. "O’Malia is into filtration," he observed. Janice Lippert, clerk, agreed, saying, "They (Layne-Northern) are a nuts-and-bolts company." McCrumb said, "If it were up to me, I'd say, ‘Pay him off.’" John Jerkatis, treasurer, itemized the project report's failures, saying, "It •It is an inadequate analysis of all alternatives, there is no competitive equipment for arsenic filtration, and the CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE K 11 EETING A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. 20 percent cost for engi­ neering and administration is excessive." The discussion ended with McCrumb agreeing to call the DEQ and explore the question of the blending of high and low arsenic water, and to check if the consent administrative order locks the township into a filtration system. Caledonia Community Schools Attention: Food Service Management Companies The Caledonia Community School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company would provide management services according to United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) regulations and guidelines as well as State of Michigan Department of Education poli­ cies and guidelines. Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to: Jim ii Oleson Accounting Supervisor Caledonia Community Schools 9753 Duncan Ave. SE • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 The Caledonia Community School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the school district. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2006 at 10AM in the Administrative Board Room at 9753 Duncan Ave. SE. All proposals must be submitted no later than April 12, 2006. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to: Jim Oleson, Accounting Supervisor, Caledonia Community Schools, 9753 Duncan Ave. SE., Caledonia, Michigan 49316. The envelope should be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal. 06627019 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE RELATIVE TO DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND (DWRF) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE 2006 WATER SYSTEM PROJECT PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Township of Yankee Springs will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed improvements to the existing water system in Yankee Springs Township, Michigan for the purpose of NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. receiving comments from interested persons. DATE: Monday April 17, 2006 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the March 1, 2006 Meeting. Not B. Correspondence Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. E. Building Department Report. R r.O.I.A. Report. G, Utilities Report. TIME: 7:00 PM Local Time PLACE: Yankee Springs Township Township Hall 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON: The purpose of the proposed project is to update and improve the water system for Township water customers and to comply with the State of Michigan Administrative Consent Order to reduce arsenic levels below 10 parts per billion. Construction will include associated appurte­ nances and __ installation of a Water Treatment Plant Project to remove Arsenic to below 10 parts/billion the new U.S.EPA standard. Impacts of the proposed project may include minor service interrup­ tion, improved system reliability and drinking water with low arsenic I concentrations. The total estimated Project Cost for the work is I $448,000.00 to be paid over a 20-year period. Rates are expected to increase by 100% for the average household customer. Copies of the Project Plan will be available for public inspection by March 15, 2006 at the following location: I • 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Public Hearing - Regarding an application by “Action Packaging,” 6995 Southbelt Drive, for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN- uTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06626980 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 N. Briggs Road | Middleville, Michigan 49333 269-795-9091 If you have questions, or would like to submit a written statement for the Public Hearing Record, call or write: Mr. Robert Monroe, Manager Gun Lake Sewer and Water Authority 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49333 Phone: 269.672.5588 Written comments will be entered into the public hearing records of I the Project Plan if received prior to 4:00 pm on Wednesday April 19, 2006. All envelopes must be clearly labeled as “DWRF - Public Hearing for 2006 Water System Project Plan". Township of Yankee Springs Mr. Al McCrumb, Township Supervisor 06626983 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, March 14. 2006 Charlotte survives Troian comeback to reach title game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojan varsity boys' basketball team needed every ounce of effort to make a game of it in the second half of Wednesday s Class B dis­ trict semifinal against Charlotte at Allegan High School, after falling behind by 20 points early in the third quarter. The Trojans needed everyone of senior center Isaac Thaler’s bruising drives to the basket. They needed junior guard Ryan Sisson’s clutch baskets, sophomore guard Nate Manning’s skinned knees, and senior Jason Blain's deflection on the press to classmate Gar Allison. After falling behind 4121 two minutes into the third quarter, the Trojans battled back to hold the lead late in the fourth quar­ ter before falling 58-53 to the Orioles. Charlotte ran out to a 35- Athlete of the week i saAo+t telain TK Varsity Boys’ Basketball Thornappl Kellogg senior guard , Jason Blain helped lead the Trojans comeback attempt in their district semifinal loss to Charlotte Wednesday night in Allegan. Blain finished the night with 12 points, and hit a jumper midway through the foruth quarter that tied the game at 43 after TK trailed by as many as 20 in the second half. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi Agency 1-800-443-5253 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 06626950 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE * FARM BUREAU GENERAL I ■ •• Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Gar Allison (right) gets the ball back for the Trojans as he pulls it out of the air in front of Oriole guard Jarred Hoose late in the third quarter Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 18 lead at the half. The Orioles sprinted up the court at every opportunity, took quick shots and made most of them as they domi­ nated the first 20 minutes of the game. The Trojan zone defense shot the Orioles out of the sky in the second half. AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC MUTO BOOT we meet by accident. Your fun service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-57 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06623956 ilriTi-iiwfffMi BRAKES I SOE00I ! 4.9 OFF ; Thornapple Kellogg’s Zach Smith (right) looses out on a rebound to Charlotte’s Tyler Bartolacci in the first half of Wednesday’s Class B district quarterfinal at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) broke a 51-51 tie and put the Orioles in front for good. He was wide open in the right corner with just over 20 seconds remaining and drilled the shot to put his team up 54-51. The three three’s accounted for all nine of Bartolacci’s points. Blake Thomas hit four free throws for the Orioles in the final 10.2 seconds to seal the win. Thomas led Charlotte with 14 points and Ryan Morehouse fin­ ished with 12. The Orioles didn't have enough left to get by Lakewood in the district 9 championship game Friday night. The Vikings won their fifth consecutive dis­ trict championship by knocking off Charlotte, 5748. Lakewood will take on Godwin Heights in the regional semifinal contest this afternoon (March 14) at 5 p.m. at Grandville High School. Unity Christian and Lansing Waverly meet in the other regional semifinal Tuesday. The regional championship game at Grandville is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. Call anytime for Sun & News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 SPECIAL OF THE WEEK r». 9 Front/Rear Premium Parts ffffffff * TK cut the lead to 43-33 heading into the fourth quarter, then went on a 130 run to start the fourth quarter to pull ahead 46-43. Manning pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back up to start the run, then Sisson followed that up with a three-pointer, a Sisson steal led to a threepoint play for Thaler, and one of a handful of lay-ups missed by the Orioles in the second half turned into two points the other way on a jumper by Blain. Thaler had ten of his team high 15 points in the second half. Sisson scored seven of his 12 points in the second half, and Blain nine of his 11. Charlotte senior Tyler Bartolacci wouldn't let that be the end for his team though. Bartolacci hit three three-pointers in the final 3:20 to get his team back in front. The first of the three tied the game at 46 with 3:20 to play. After three Trojan free throws, he hit another three to tie the game at 49 with 2:32 left. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia’s three amigos all earned• medals in ♦ • • QtP the Division 2 individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills over the week­ end. A third place medal for Tylor Cook (130 pounds) and a fifth place medal for Tyler McCoy (140). are those two juniors’ first state medals. Junior Justin Maxim (119) earned his second state medal with a sixth place fin­ ish, 'r Maxim and McCoy are cousins, and Cook and Maxim have been long-time friends in large part because of the friendship between their fathers, Caledonia var­ sity wrestling coach Jim Maxim and assistant coach Doug Cook. McCoy and Tylor Cook weren ’t+ the best friends ** ' • •’ * of 9 when they first met. “We used to wrestle all the time in freestyle (in elementary school),” said McCoy. “Back then we weren’t friends. We were enemies.” McCoy added that once the two reached the varsity level in ninth grade, being IWOmO-’- • -_____ teammates put an end to their being enemies. Now all three Caledonia Baseball-Softball League are close enough in weight that they can help each other out at times. “ We wrestle each other in CBSL is now accepting secure on-line practice. It helps a lot registrations for all boys and girls wrestling another good ages 5-14 for the 2006 season through wrestling, rather than some March 18, 2006 at: J.V. kid. They just help you www.eteamz.com/calyouthbaseballsoftball more,” said McCoy. Justin Maxim said that he Check the web site for all details. If you need didn't have to give the two assistance, CBSL Board members will be much advice, despite the fact available to assist you at: that he - was the only state qualifier out of the bunch Caledonia Library _____ before this season. He placed SAT. MORNINGS eighth in the 103-pound 10 AM >12 NOON weight class as a freshman in thru March 18 / 2004. Be a part of CBSL’s “They pretty much knew what they had to do,” said first season as a Maxim. “I helped them get Chartered Little League! around a little bit, because they hadn’t been here before. 06626475 ✓ But they knew what to do REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! I Caledonia coaches, fans, and teammates cheer junior Tylor Cook (center head) as he poses on the medal stand after finishing third in the 130-pound weight class at the Division 2 finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and came here and got it done.” Cook went right after the medals in the 130-pound weight class. He pinned his first opponent, Dearborn Heights Crestwood’s Jacob Johnson in just 43 seconds Thursday evening. He was bumped from the championship bracket in his first match Friday, by Coldwater's Thomas Renner. Renner pinned him in 3 minutes and 29 seconds. From there Cook battled his way through the consola­ tion bracket, pinning Ypsilanti’s Chris Harris and Carelton Airport’s Tommy McLaughlin, before topping Clio's Ryan Slatton 12-0 in the consolation semifinals to earn another meeting with Renner. Cook scored his first take down less than five seconds ; into meeting with Renner which would decided the third and fourth place finish­ K ers. Those two points were Caledonia junior Justin Maxim (left) fights to hold the only points scored over down North Branch’s Blair Mellish in their championship the next six minutes. semifinal match Friday night in the 119-pound weight “That’s how I like to get in class. 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The Scots were 0-of-2 from the foul line for the entire night, while the Polar Bears con­ nected on 11-of-14 from the stripe. Fouls hurt the Scots. Senior center Max Larson sat most of the third quar­ ter with four fouls, then Sports Editor After a heart-breaking loss at South Christian in late January, the Caledonia varsity boys’ basketball team went on a 7-1 run to end the regular season. that Even wasn’t enough momentum to get the Fighting Scots past Creston in the Class A dis­ trict opener at Creston High School on Monday night. The host Polar Bears (18-4) ended one of the most successful seasons in recent history for the Fighting Scots (12-9) with a 57-39 triumph to get into the district semifinals. “We had a game plan going in that we wanted to get them stretched out a little bit, spread the floor and shorten the game, said Caledonia head coach took the floor with his team down 45-25 to start the fourth quarter but cOuld only hang around for a minute before pick­ ing up foul number five. He finished the night with just four points. Junior forward Devin Jennings led Caledonia with ten points, and senior guard Isaac Mulvihill added eight. “This is a team that could have beaten us by 30 points,” said Weis. “Those guys are that tal­ ented and that athletic. I know it’s cliche, but our kids just hung in there and kept gutting it out.” Jerrell Sanders led Creston with 18 points, and Jovonne Augustus added 13. Weis, who is also Caledonia’s athletic direc­ tor, and took over coach­ ing duties just before the ----- i ■- _ i 5 J- .*- 6* I,(Vr. % V -: * I i / -t * BE 4' si & 't i to fl X ir td /. I 1 * Uw pATKrci^s* I * ■ At the Caledonia senior guard Steve Ahrens beats everyone to a loose ball near mid-court in the fourth quarter of Monday’s Class A district opener at Creston High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Family Tavern Don’t Forget Our Karaoke with Rob Rotten Weekly Specials Of Maximum Entertainment Fri. & Sat. Nights — 9:30PM - 1:30AM Happy Hour . Mon.-Tnur. 4PM-6PM Monday Nights Green Geer $4 Hamburger Baskets 16 oz. Alumina II Bottled St. Pat Bud Light $1.25Tacos Food Specials March Madness Specials J* I * Thursdays ~ and our ~ f o. season started said he had a good time in his return to coaching. “I thought it was a lot of fun. This is a good group of kids, who work awfully hard. It was fun to get back into it after six years. As coaches, we’re never satisfied. We thought maybe we could have gotten a few more wins. He’s unsure whether he will be back next season, but says that he will has already started to get everything in order for the off-season program. Creston was topped by Grand Rapids Central in the district semifinals Wednesday night, then the Rams were topped by Northview in the champi­ onship game on Friday 62-57. 114 Main Street • Downtown Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-8328 R®.(l 1 jjrrii ' aS* 1 ESl'-SI sK»ei , uipaa ■user: I eti inarni 13ira?b | eiiuh i n»m * WE HAVE KENO & “NEW” PULL-TABS * S3 For g r4 Northview will be a part of the Class A regional tournament at HollandWest Ottawa this week. The meet Wildcats Rockford tonight (March 14) in one semifinal, at 8, after the opener between Kenowa Hills and Jenison at 6:15. 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Coach Maxim said that he asked Mr. McCoy if he would like them to get him a pass so he could come down t the edge of the mat, but he decided to let the coaches to their jobs. It worked out well. pinned Eaton McCoy Rapids’ Martin Bell 3:52 into their bout for fifth and sixth place. McCoy lost his first match to Josh Jackson from Stevensville-Lakeshore 9-4, then had to fight all the way through the consolation bracket. McCoy won four consecutive matches before falling in the consolation Fowlerville’s semifinals Jimmy Lee 5-2. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. •II 1 06572948 I “I expected the competi­ tion to be good,” said McCoy. “There are matches that go your way and some that don't. You've just got to give it your best out there.” Maxim gave it his best but came up a bit short of his goals in his second finals appearance.. “It’s nice to be back, that’s for sure. It was a little rough. My goal was top four. I had a close one to get 9■ • 4 in, but it went to him in overtime,” said Maxim. In the consolation semifi­ nals, Sturgis’ Max Smith scored an overtime take down for a 5-3 win. Maxim then fell to Harper Creek’s Adam Wilson 6-3 in the match for fifth and sixth place. Maxim started out well, winning his first three matches to get to the championship semifinals. He topped Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s Dave Moseley 6-2 in the first round, and Wilson 8-3 in the second. Then he ran into North Branch's Blair Mellish who controlled their semifinal for a 12-4 win. 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Very reasonable,give me a call (616)868-2003 Ask for Sue or leave a message Alto/Caledonia area. NIGHTHAWK MARCH MADNESS * Conununitv Notices Garage Sale Middle Villa Inn's ❖ Jobs Wanted Garage Sale ft r ( 06626694 y 9k I I o^AAcifec youfc £>aste/t /tesc/tvotHofts soonJust North of Middleville on M-37, across from Gavin Chevrolet 616-891-1287 or 269-795-3640 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 �Page 20fThe Sun and News, Middleville, March 14, 2006 Lewis and Dalton earn their first state medals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior 125-pounder Justin Lewis and freshman 112pounder Kyle Dalton took very different paths to this year's individual state wrestling finals, but they both ended up just where they wanted to be. On the medal stand. Lewis, a three-time indi­ vidual state qualifier earned his first state medal by plac­ ing fourth Saturday in Division 2. Dalton scored a fourth place medal. It's taken three years to do it, but I did it,” said Lewis. As soon as I won my sec­ ond match I felt like a ton of bricks was off my back.” Lewis (54-6), who plans to wrestle at Olivet College next year, ends his career as the winningest wrestler in Thornapple Kellogg history with 177 victories. He defeated Three Rivers Taylor Misel 26-11 in his first match, Thursday night, but fell to Flint Kearsley's Justin McDermitt 3-2 in the championship quarterfinals Friday morning. In his first consolation match, Lewis scored an 8-3 win over Northview’s Adam Draves to assure himself of his first state medal. The top eight wrestlers in each of 14 weight classes in four divi­ sions score state medals. I wrestled a little scared,” a lb 44 ■f 44 for third and fourth place, and lost out on an 8-6 deci­ sion. The pressure was on. It was my last year. I had to do it,” said Lewis. As a freshman Dalton did­ n't have that kind of pressure to deal with. He did have to deal with his first appearance in the individual finals. “I went to a couple nation­ al tournaments (in middle school) to get the jitters out of me so I would be ready to take care of business, but those don't compare to this. There has to be 10,000 peo­ ple here. It's an incredible experience. It's crazy. He still has a chance to Creek match Battle Lakeview Mark senior Harris, who earned his third state championship by win­ ning the 112-pound weight class Saturday. Harris was the one who knocked Dalton out of the championship bracket, pinning him 2 min­ utes and 31 seconds into their semifinal match. Dalton came back to top Jackson Northwest's Mike LeHolm 4-3 in the consola­ tion semifinals, but had to default the match for third and fourth place after injuring his neck. He wasn’t too disappoint­ ed in missing the chance at third place. “Before the season started I didn’t think I would do this good, but then I started beating some big time studs,” Thornapple Kellogg senior Justin Lewis tries to throw Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Kyle Hammemeister to the mat in the third period of their 125-pound consolation championship match, for third and fourth place, Saturday at the individual state finals. Lewis didn’t get the throw, and fell 8-6, to finish in fourth place in Division 2. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lewis said of his first two matches. “All your emotions are going around and you’re like ‘oh, no. What do I do now?” Once he was assured of a medal that all changed. Lewis could finally really be himself. “Now I can do the moves I want to do instead of having to do high percentage moves, like coach says.” “I like throws.” After topping Draves, Lewis finally got his big throw of the tournament in, and he used it to pin Greenville’s Zach Brown in the third period of their con­ solation semifinal. Lewis then took on StevensvilleLakeshore’s Kyle Hammenieister in the match T- - Trojan freshman Kyle Dalton (right) takes in the scene from the medal stand after receiving the hardware for his fourth place finish in Division 2’s 112-pound weight class Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 44 said Dalton, I made my decision that I wanted to be here and I wanted to be on the top half of the medal stand.” Thornapple Kellogg sent five wrestlers to the finals. Mike Munjoy (275) and Travis Young (160) each earned one victory. 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MI / ’4 » •< a a• Ja , ■ 4 4 /• ' 4 '11 / �I "5 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST f HASTINGS Ml Hastings Public Library 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 &■ ' News S/N A 1 % Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas r .oH Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 12/March 21, 2006 AA A Athletic Boosters receive >b donation for new mascot idV/ •o inkl/A ifizjsolq gr/io33i bcunD I) ni ynoiJ bonwl li n-wl io ' wiA Io Jnob MDorii won £ kv/ noil nojoiq > ngieab 2HD by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer While raising funds for a new mascot, Caledonia Boosters Athletic were to pleasantly surprised receive a $500 gift from the Rapids Scottish Grand Society (GRSS). In their search for dona­ tions, the boosters had learned the GRSS has always ’ been interested in the Scots of Caledonia. According to Anne Schaibly, vice presi­ dent of the Boosters, once the GRSS heard the plans for a new mascot, the organiza­ tion wanted to be part of the project and help with the design of his outfit. GRSS Vice President Helen Tonner has agreed to work closely with the mascot clothing designer, Kathie Johnson, to "be sure the right detail is incorporated." The current mascot has been known to scare little children and community members have suggested replacing it. The boosters had begun the “Scary Scot" Retirement Fund a few years ago, but the project had been stalled. Then during the state foot­ ball finals weekend last fall, community member Lisa Segard approached Schaibly about replacing the mascot. Segard suggested asking for donations on the numerous buses that had traveled to the Ford Field house for the finals. Within a short period. the boosters had received $700 in donations. The boosters are continu­ ing to raise funds for the new mascot by selling "State window Championship" decals with all proceeds going towards the project. To date, the boosters have raised $2,800, including the $500 donation from the GRSS. The boosters hope to con­ tinue a relationship with the GRSS and invite them to become more active with the Caledonia School traditions. Once the mascot is complet­ ed, the boosters plan to involve the GRSS in the mascot’s unveiling ceremony. The project’s completion is estimated for early May. —*■ - Thornapple I Il ' I —** J-T; * i____ Township -------I Emergency rI • j ft Services I. w Fire-Rescue •I Service ArealL rd u• . ’4. In Irving Township •I .L.i.-’.i □111 noT jniB 9’1 il il nl I IS1 I I «. » ---- I I -4--u I i- j| i u i j ■ ■via ■ a via ■ oail £ rT. 1 _ □ 3 ITT rd ImaM qcmodT I riznwoT T, * fa a .grnm ^nivil rthv, MVT? B 21 1 4 The Caledonia Athletic Boosters recently received a $500 donation from the Grand Rapids Scottish Society for a new mascot. Pictured (from left) are Karen Cargill (treasurer of Boosters), Anne Schaibly (VP of Boosters), Helen Tonner (VP of GRSS) and Ljnda Shejko (president of GRSS). A for Action Packaging OK’d added that hiring the addi­ it is probably a good idea." Harrison moved to direct tional personnel depended on passage of the public safety Zylstra and the PSAC to cre­ ate two different job descrip­ millage renewal in August. He explained that the tions and come back to the department proposed to treat board for approval. Snoeyink the new positions as a pro­ supported; approval w a s motion from within; that is, it unanimous. Don Koopmans, trustee, is expected that the initial applicants will come from noting that the township was within the existing cadre of "establishing a full-time suggested, paid on-call and volunteers. department," II •» contract versus employee. Should the interviewing Replacing the current committee find none of the internal candidates appropri­ command vehicle used by ate, the positions will go to Brian Bennett, fire chief, also was discussed by public posting. Zylstra cautioned that the Snoeyink. The existing vehi­ township's existing stan- cle is a 1995 Tahoe that was dards for recruiting employ- purchased by the department ees need to be followed. followed, when Bennett became the Harrison noted that the town- department's full-time chief. ship has a policy calling for a Bennett had secured quotes broader source, but it can be for a 4x4 pickup with the accessories required by the done as a variance. hunclrcd employees arter o Fire Chiefs Richard Robertson, treas­ National years. Craig Baker, First Bennett Companies, explained there urer, agreed that the PSAC Association. would be a cumulative total could go forward with the explained the preference for of 65 employees. On June 6. job descriptions while stick­ a pickup rather than another SUV as a matter of versatili2005, the company had 47 ing to the policy. He added. "With the speed employees. See abatement, pg. 3 Bryan Harrison, supervi­ at which government works, sor. asked. "Do you want the agreement amended?" II The response was. "Yes. During the discussion of I I | tfoe application, Harrison | _____ moVed... the number of • Caledonia Village Streetscape employees be 65 by the end of two years The motion project application approved | carried unanimously. • Village of Middleville looks at new Richard Snoeyink, trustee meters and member bf the Public | Safety Advisory Committee, • Caledonia Township hears protest I reported the committee from firm over payback agreement wanted to proceed with set­ • Caledonia FFA recognized as. one tjng Up job descriptions and of Michigan’s best at convention qualifications for hiring two full-time firefighters. He by Fran Faverman _• i X. I Tl • F? '»v I ...I J Staff Writer — | q ! AI I The last step to complete w< I £F* •WflX ”l ’ i I I the processing of Caledonia I -» W«r4«» — 4 — ■ 11 I.I • 11 Township's first tax abate ­ 1 *• *• 1/ - I ment under the policy adopt­ — _1 ed in August 2005 was I ■ •I4 accomplished at last . II I ■ ■4 ■ I ■ ■ - “ K I * < I I Wednesday night's t• I I I 7*7 ’ ’ aSACKlA .■‘II 4 I 11 Township Board meeting. 1, . . I ■' *.. 1 -» •I J b * ■ Js ■ I On the agenda was the - “V—4I I I required public hearing. I i <■ > -u. i - IT • Ii I 1 —1._ David Zylstra, township • ♦ i ■ | I 14 w_.- ■ I— J—1U. manager and planner, Y -Hi ■ I f* ’ I explained the primary reason 4-^.— I I *< . Ml the item was on the agenda ■ I *d H I I was to hold the required pub1 — — —■■ p ■ ■ 1 ■» ■ - ——S— __ I__ I n M • I lie hearing. 7 I 1 * I L. * I Butch Stoner, co-owner. J Hr : • ’Uz _ Jr --Jr Action Packaging, Inc., said i i i the agreement was fine i ■i 1 k except for the employment / SCALE 1 " = 1/2 MILE numbers. He objected to the This map shows the coverage area within Irving Township which will be served by I ^XTemolove^ II a airlT leniofiT » «■» *» M T~ i > Tax abatement agreement IRVING TOWNSHIP INDEX MAP 2004 r r I I t—I ! 134th year . ..... __________ o —____ f? omhi.ionro nolle Thornapple Township Emergency Services for both fire and ambulance calls. TIES contract with Irving approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the of Members Thornapple Township Board accepted the conditions added to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services contract with Irving Township at the March 13 meeting. Irving had approved the contract March 8 by a vote of 3-2 with Charlie Boulter and Supervisor Kathee Pierce voting against it. This vote followed a 3-2 vote against just renewing the contract for 1 year with Boulter and Pierce being the two yes votes. The new contract returns to almost the previous con­ tract with just a few excep­ tions. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen praised Pierce for her hard work in establishing the boundaries. The Thomapple Township Board will hold four joint meetings a year so that Irving representatives can discuss emergency issues. The first joint meeting will be on Thursday. April 6, at 7 p.m. In other business, the Township Thornapple trustees upheld the recom­ mendation of the Planning Commission to deny rezon­ ing for a 40-acre parcel on Moe Road. This was denied because of the number of wetland areas on the proper- ty. Representatives of the developer had not attended the Feb. 20 meeting when the matter was discussed. The township also praised the 24-Hour Challenge for returning to the area this coming Father’s Day weekend. In This Issue... 9 �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, March 21,f 2006 ■w I Caledonia Village Streetscape project application approved by Fran Faverman The village currently Staff Writer allows angle parking on both The Caledonia Village sides of Main Street in the Council continued discus­ business district. That is a sions last week about the problem with M-DOT. proposed streetscape from Village President Scott Kinsey Street down Main Williamson asked, "How do Street to M-37. you make a case for angle Paul Galdes, township parking?" engineer, & Fleis Galdes answered, Vandenbrink, reviewed the "Communities have fought likely time line sequence M-DOT on it. You’ll have with the council: Send the one extra-wide lane and a streetscape proposal to the normal lane with parallel Michigan Department of parking on the other side. Transportation (MDOT), bid Some parking would be the street reconstruction lost." project out in February 2007 . A second approach would with construction to start in be to fund the building of a April 2007, and do the parking lot to serve the trailstreetscape in August and head; Department of Natural September with final asphalt Resources funds could be to go down in Octobef 2007. used for that purpose. He noted two public meet­ He also commented that ings would be needed. If the M-DOT would want reasons application for the grant is why the streetscape fits inapproved in September Caledonia, in other words, a 2006, then it goes to M- theme. DOT, which he said is about Asked by Williamson an eight-month process. He about the likelihood of the added, "M-DOT wants to do village getting a grant, both at once." Galdes said he "can’t predict Caledonia American Legion #305 O MARCH/APRIL Food Events, V Legion Lent Fish Fry's CO® A ll-You-Can-Eat 'i / Mar. 24th Apr, 7th Mar, 31st Apr. 14lh All start at 5:30 p.m. Cost $8.00 06626419,T ■ the likelihood of getting a grant." Galdes reviewed the rea­ sons for a turndown on an application by the village for a similar enhancement grant in 1999: The village match at 25 percent was too low, the lack of relationship to anoth­ er project, and its relative invisibility to the DOT. He recommended a 30 to 35 per­ cent match in the current application. ■ The costs for Fleis & Vandenbrink to prepare the grant application, participate in work sessions and assist with the community meet­ ings is $3,250. Williamson said he sees applying for the streetscape grant as a win­ win situation for the village. Council member Victoria Peabody asked Galdes about his firm’s experience with similar projects. His answers regarding projects in Saranac, Newaygo and currently in Douglas appeared to satisfy her concerns. Terry Mulvihill, trustee, moved the council approve the submission of a grant for the streetscape project in the downtown Village area; Jim Bierlein supported the motion, and it carried unani­ mously. 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Parmalee Rd. irtialll/ \ktr\r\fAr\r4 - --- 1 • Partially wonH build on www.grar.co Il Tr_ ••• - uu rawinnn -twines •• Ready M to SAlt PEND/HG • $59,900. 06627333 Sam DeYoung ■ 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes - 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok - 616-437-6000 & retaining Fleis Vandenbrink for the second phase was continuity accord­ ing to Williamson. Ayers drew the council's attention to the village elec­ tion. Due to the state’s elec­ tion consolidation law, the Village of Caledonia election for president and council members will be held Nov. 7 in conjunction with Michigan's general election for county commissioners, state officers, state represen­ tatives and senators, congress and one U.S. senator, In the village, the office of village president is on the ballot. Williamson was appointed to fill out the remainder of Charles Audy’s term until the next general election. Assuming that he runs. Williamson will be runs, seeking a two-year term. Three four-year terms for village trustees on the coun­ cil also expire this year. Terry Mulvihill was appoint­ ed to serve the balance of Gretka Domer’s term when she moved from the village; the terms of Jim Bierlein and Dan Erskine also expire. Ayers outlined the requirements for being on the ballot for the August pri­ mary election. The filing deadline is 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, at the township office. Candidates must file petitions with a minimum of six signatures of registered voters in the village and a maximum of ten signatures of registered voters in the village. In other business, the council heard the following: • The closing on the purchase of 230 Maple Street is going well and should be accomplished before the end of March. • The first meeting of the Fourth of July Committee was held: a Civil War encampment as well as a 5K run are possibilities. The next meeting of the commit­ tee is set for March• 23,T • Mayor exchange day — Mulvihill appointed to com­ mittee to plan the day. • Acted on a resolution to set village sewer rates and fees. • Approved a request by William Johnson to pasture 60 to 70 sheep from his flock at the wastewater treatment plant until October or early November. l0 A* v & * Ci# ■C I*.?” >! TK School Board hears KISD update by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Mike Weiler from the Kent Intermediate School District presented the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education with the annual report from the KISD Monday, March 13. He also discussed services TK received from the KISD during the last year. These services included early child- Village of Middleville looks at new meters by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Middleville reviewed new radio controlled meter reading devices at the March 14 council meeting. These new meters will allow Department of Public Works employees to com­ pletely read the 1,000 meters in the village much more quickly. The board will vote on this new purchase at the March 28 meeting. The personnel committee continues to interview candi­ dates to replace village attor­ ney Jennifer Schans-Carter, who is moving out of state. The council should be able to vote on a new attorney at the March 28 meeting. A committee is going to plan a Labor Day Walk in the area. This is part of Governor Jennifer Granholm's Council on Physical Fitness activities. In other business, the board approved the purchase of a new tractor for the DPW. The finance committee is also going to work on a reso­ lution on investments for the village. The next meeting of the Village of r Middleville Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. hood, special education and career training. According to the report for the 2004-2005 school year, the • KISD transferred $2,328,798 to the TK dis­ trict, with most going for special education and small amounts for career and tech9 nical education and general education. Seventy-four students were enrolled last year in the Kent Career Technical Center and eight were enrolled in the Kent Transition Center. The Bright Beginnings program for early childhood educa­ tion preparation worked with 126 students. There were 274 students with special needs assisted by KISD programs. The KISD also helped with professional develop­ ment, workshops and assist­ ing students and staff with career eduction. In turn, the TK schools provided leader­ ship for the KISD in helping t0 develop the Capturing Kids Hearts program for the entire KISD. In other business, the board recognized Joanne Desy, who coordinated the tenth "Jump Rope for Heart'* program at Lee this past Feb. It I 14. The program raised $23,183 for the American Heart Association. Kim Chausow and Sarah Keizer will continue their job share teaching agreement at Page Elementary. The board also approved new middle school math text books, a digital media pro­ duction course for the high school next year and a high school math lab. To be proactive, the board changed the required math credit for incoming ninth graders to three, up one from the two now required. TK also has decided to continue its “Schools of Choice” poli­ cy. The board will meet on March 27 to evaluate the superintendent, Kevin Konarska. The next regular meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. 5* i ie® I idfes*® -• .•laarai al Haiti’s ta «i V* vliVllI’V’ Kffix’ ft) I« n . •____ •KV V I ptoipss ’ I’d i snfidi I taiaa Oth’i gji^ I I rtwirrp tar tai Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads 2 few a gONTEMPO MLON & W J/f’A Jr ----- Meet the Staff----1 1 have been a stylist at Contempo Salon four years. It is my high priority to make all my clients look their best with skin care secrets, waxing serv­ ices and finding the perfect hair color and style. I look for­ ward to meeting you and help­ ing you look and feel great. ^ericanj I ‘ 'F» I •h FOREVER FRENCH ACRYLIC NAILS Now Offered r r’ 1 1 ( ^NTEMPO J/^LON 111 inc Caledonia Village Centre -891-1093 Contempo Kids Cutting Studio Nom mailable for jour Children Hi <\! r> r* o s �I •II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21,2006/ Page 3 Caledonia Township hears protest from firm over payback agreement 11 I A ft k^ftv Y k X W V V1 ft r s 1 ' X * < ■ 'i V k % Ik 11 kv I X Ik ■■ * ft. ft 'V Ik s, s Pi Ik •* Sb w xs u fUj i< J • 4 t : feta by Fran Fa verman I. township. The word, "dam­ will not be included in the Sta# Writer ages," in this case, does not agreement." VanderArk's document Repeated requests that mean damage to property, township officials "sit down rather it means financial goes on to say that T&M and talk about it" received an compensation for granting made a partial payment of angry blast last Wednesday someone the right to use $100,000, requested docu­ night from a normally mild- one's property for a specific mentation of escrow items, correction of soft cost items, mannered Larry Stauffer, purpose. township trustee Dar Vander Ark, repre­ and expressed disagreement At issue is $40,000 in senting T&M, argued that with the "new contention damages T&M Partners, failure to include the that the $40,000 ‘damages' owners of Diversco, the con­ $40,000 in the payback amount will not be included struction company that built agreement was inappropri­ in the payback agreement." Between Dec. 7, 2005, the sewer and water exten­ ate, the amount was exces­ sion on Cherry Valley from sive, and he wanted a list of and Jan. 16, 2006, the 92nd Street to 100th Street, specific damages. There also escrow and documentation want reimbursed in the pay­ were disagreements about problems were resolved. On Jan. 23, 2006, T&M back agreement. The dam­ amounts in escrow. According•!< to a chronolo­ received from the township ages were part of the Rodgers utility easement gy supplied by VanderArk to new letters that included the the board (included in the revised and amended escrow compensation negotiations. Stauffer’s blast was fol­ copy supplied to Harrison amounts but also had new lowed by a firm response was a check for $40,000 to interest charges. The new from township supervisor, the township), a meeting reconciliation statement of Bryan Harrison, saying, held in August 2005 to final­ the developer’s soft costs "There has been no lack of ize the details of the escrow continued to exclude the statements and the water and $40,000 from the calcula­ sitting down and talking." Payback agreements are sewer agreements was held tion. Finally Vanderark not unusual. The developer with the township treasurer funds the necessary infra­ (Richard Robertson) and referred to a March 6, 2006, will »!• structure and the municipal staff. At that time the town­ statement that the board authority agrees the costs can ship did not have all the fig­ discuss the subject only at a public meeting. "I want to be be recovered from indirect ures ready. II said the agenda, On Nov. 18, 2005, the on and direct fees paid by the users of the infrastructure. In township sent a letter to Vanderark. Richard Robertson, treas­ negotiating the payback T&M Partners "‘confirming certain terms of the pay­ urer, asked, "Is it your posi­ agreement, Caledonia specif­ ically excluded the $40,000 back agreement’ including tion that you owe no inter­ in damages owed to the notice that $40,000 damages est?" Stauffer interjected, "Who screwed up?" admitted "Diversco," - VanderArk. "You want that back in a payback. That’s wrong," continued Stauffer. "There’s nothing to talk about. I’d just as soon vote on it now. Let them push it," he concluded. V ander Ark responded, "The damages are excessive — it’s almost $19,000 an acre. I want a complete list." Harrison cut off the H exchange, saying, "No debates." Robertson resumed the discussion, observing, "The escrow amounts are unrelat­ ed to paybacks. The total of the township adjustment was less than $3,000." He continued, "We are not asking for interest on any of it. T&M payments — we billed you $120,000 in February 2005. It was not paid until December 2005. The interest provision is in the contract. Fred Kamminga, develop­ er, Crossroads of Caledonia, said he wanted to present an update on the Crossroads development. He has a pur­ chase agreement on unit 6 for office use in retail with I - i tn •Maiji,. ■■an * I kith • . ■ M.-J M• .T.T* • I 3* • •• l<DE MBH Iibiik 61 n M 9rw a I iW Cj fcK.JS’ II ■ IB* 1 |f*» r Sh* rt set (iff ■ •! SB* - di AZ least until after the millage for a proposal for laptops and a wireless system. election. During the final board Laura Stob, township assessor, updated the board comment period, Jennifer the recently on the recent activities of her Christian, office. The Board of Review appointed township clerk, heard 48 appeals, 18 of . said, "I had a tour of the fire which were written. She station last week. I was real­ thanked the board for its ly impressed with it. “Our office space here is work. Property in Caledonia saw inadequate — there is not an increase in taxable value enough community space of about $43 million to $44 (her remark is a reference to million. Total taxable value the small reception area lead­ is about $490 million. Stob ing into the offices). Where said, "The taxable value does the rest of the board averages 83.68 percent of the stand on the extra space? assessed value. Across the (Her comment refers to the township, the average resi­ approximately 12,000 square dential increase (taxable feet of space available for value) was 3.2 percent, agri­ other uses in the new fire sta­ , cultural was 8.41 percent, tion.)" commented. Harrison commercial was 5.11 per­ "That is an open issue. Costs cent, and industrial was 9.75 — we’ll probably decide in percent." Koopmans, who has been 24 months. We can add on to researching computer needs, this building." Robertson said he favored said that he has asked I.T. 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Ann Milzarski said, "It is a coun­ ty-maintained road. In the spring, it is mud and ice. Our property taxes go up and we are getting no value. We are not out in the middle of nowhere." Channel Park Drive is a short road with only seven houses on it, according to her. Harrison responded, "We have a road improvement fund to begin to address these needs." Zylstra confirmed that the Kent County Road Commission has listed 12.5 miles of unpaved roads in Caledonia. The Milzarskis presented letters supporting the paving request from Chuck and Vicki Bron, 7048 Channel Park Drive, and Jeff and Debra Zuiderveen, 7058 Channel Park Drive. Mark Jansen, a candidate in the August 8th Republican primary for the 28th District Senate seat, introduced him­ self to the borad. He is a for­ mer state representative from Kent County (1997-2003), and a former Gaines Township clerk (19921996). Family Dentistry of Caledonia Abatement, continued from page 1 ty: More equipment could be carried and access Would be easier than in an SUV. The committee had recommend­ ed a particular vehicle. The ensuing board discus­ sion focused on the fact that the quotes secured by Bennett were over the amount the township's pro­ curement policies require for going to a sealed bid. Harrison requested that all parties in possession of the amounts quoted refrain from discussing or releasing them. He felt to do so would be unfair to bidders. Koopmans questioned the preference for a gasoline­ engine vehicle rather than a diesel engine. The matter has been returned to the commit­ tee for further investigation and then will come back to the board. While conceding there is money in the capital expenditure fund for the pur­ chase, Robertson said he would prefer to postpone it at Advantage Health, a medical services provider. He would like to build the unit before any additional condos. A specific ratio of residen­ tial to commercial sites is contained within the consent agreement authorizing the construction of the develop­ ment. His question is, does site plan approval fit in the consent agreement? And would the board give David Zylstra (township manager and planner) permission to Planning go to the Commission? Harrison asked, "How many condos have you sold?" responded, Kamminga "Only three, two are in process; the agreement says 21." The board took no action on Kamminga’s request. Duke Gray, representing the Caledonia Business Association, observed, "It is the right step for the board to talk about the issues raised by the two businesses." In other action during the initial public comment peri­ od, Ann and Bill Milzarski, 7102 Channel Drive, members of the Channel Park Association, asked that their Park Hopper® Option With so much to see and do you'll love the ability to come and go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day. 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Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday by appointment I o Authorized^ VACATION PLANNER Not an agent of The Walt Disney Company or Its affiliates I I 06627243 V h 4* �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Evening Praise ............................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. . 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 BRICHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brighlsicle.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor. Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. (Child & Adult) (During the School •I* Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Sunday, March 26 - Gifts - Fourth Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3,17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org t® i Ch erryVklley .. P R E S B Y I B P? I Z\ KI GUN LAKE COMMUNITY HOM • .r' i 8.30am - Traditional Sunday 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies the best and Sunday School day ofyour week ■ jj k Nursery available during services @ St Paul Lutheran Church Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass www.stpaulcaledonia.org liJNew Life ^^^^C HR 1ST I AN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday MorningL Office 616-891-8688 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship....................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 wwvv.lakesidecommunity.org , Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Ml Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship.......... Sunday School for All Ages......... Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...... •. ... .10:30 a.m. ....... 9:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www. leightonchu rch. org Living Hope Assembly of God 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service .. Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor 795-3667 •< METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 698-9660 Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Sunday School.. . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Mass Times: Saturday.... ,...4:00 pm Sunday....... ....9:30 am THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School ........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) . Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www. thornapplebible. org Sermons available online. % PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES t® Middleville -111 Church Street 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 9:45 a.m........................ Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service let's hi Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, A Pastor a “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace " Peace Church A Place For YOU! Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ................................ Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 tl frit WAYFARER community ^t I Church Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church i r . ~ „ The Family of God for All People _ r*----- _•» r Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am 9:30a, 11:00a "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" SS. CYRIL and 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia Sunday Worship Experience www.CornerChurch.org i Make 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Community Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 698-3170 Ik Sunday Services •c Sunday Mass... :30 .m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Alto, Ml 49302 Currently meetin? at. Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave., Caledonia 'Z is welcome. Nursery aM/e throuyhouf. tveryone Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 SE Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. z z K/ub for 'Kids' of all ages 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am St 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. J HTje (Bib J Jftletfjobtet Ourd) , Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 68th TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Loving God, Loving People 2045 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Cornerstone Church Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Wednesday Senice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9: III a.m. or 10:30 a.m. A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion ............... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday Worship: Lakeside Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES ................................. 6:00 p.m. A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Pastor Robert Gerke Sunday Worship ...............................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ............................... 11:00 a.m. Word of Life Clubs..................................................... 6:45p.m. • 122 III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. ................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... •It Sunday School............................................................ 9:45a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... .. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Sunday Evening Service........................................... Cl 6:00p.m. Youth Group:....... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................................6:45p.m. “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 $ Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 II A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship ............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......... ’............. 11:00 a.m. ■■ 1664 N. M-37 Highway Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church <5* Middleville Wesleyan Church FIRST BAPTIST Morning Worship.......................................................9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .......................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 10:50a.m. (J Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 •Il www.redeemercovenant.org An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: hw,wqyfarercc.org WHITNEYVILLE i Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord •» Sunday School.............. . ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ............................ ’..6:00 p.m. Family Supper .............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 ft S»l �The Sun and News. Middleville. March 21.2006 Page 5 Van service available for disabled veterans by .Jon Gambee Staff Writer A new service in Barry for County disabled American veterans provides a van for who need a ride to and from the VA Hospital in > Battle Creek. Spearheaded by Chapter Adjutant William (Bill) Rouse, the van will be avail­ able weekdays to all county veterans who need assistance J S! % n to n Progressive Dems plan film March 23 g machines are disenfranchis­ ing voters, focusing on Florida in 2000 and Ohio in the presidential election of 2004. The film is free (donations appreciated) and open to the community. Refreshments and socializing will begin at 6:30. The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will offer a premiere show­ ing of the documentary film "Electile Dysfunction" at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Thornapple Emergency Services Building, 128 High St., Middleville. The documentary t shows how electronic voting mA c 1 •‘4 in getting to and from hospi­ tal appointments. The veteran can call their team at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek and ask for their team extension number,” Rouse said. “When they get their appointment set up, they can contact us and I w ill arrange for the van to be here to take the veteran and their care person." Rouse said when an X? I S 30 year fixed-rate ? *IW. ——-UUpi I ... ■il I 1 ■MBH c 1 *< 0E i 1 wSE ■ffllU II PFV 1 > r ‘Tri Clarification: lJ Journey throuQh NARNIA Created in God’s Image March < A War Not of Our Choosing March 12 Where We Go Wrong March iq March 26 • Our Choice and Our Destiny A Deep Magic April a A Deeper Magic April q The King Who Lives Beyond Death April 16 » Every Week during Lent - -10 am Continental Breakfast fwith Turkish Delight) 10:30 am Celebration Service Saving on home ' Before you build, 11 asitoWfr. Ch erryVXlley C. S. Lewis Lenien Sermon Serie - Attend one or all MM V tohfSkd___ flu | to •X Connecting on ancient faith to a modern world A story on the front page of last week's Sun & News may have incorrectly given readers the impression that Yankee Springs Township's computer troubles with prop­ erty tax bill overcharges was the fault of the softwear com­ pany. The problem, accord­ ing to Supervisor Al McCrumb, was the result of operator error. z I can't go to each house to ping or to other appoint­ sible. “1 think it is a great sen ice pick up the veterans. We ments." he said. “We can need them to get here to the only take them to and from for our disabled veterans." American Legion post, but the hospital for medical he said. “It is my hope as many as possible will take appointments. we will take it from there. “We want all disabled vet­ advantage of it." Rouse said there is no wheel chair access in the erans to take advantage of van. but “we have a col­ this sen ice." Rouse said. “It lapsable wheelchair in the is their van and we want van we can use if they need them to use it whenever posassistance." he said. Rouse also said the service > I will extend to those in the Thornapple Kellogg Community Education area who are just outside the county. 2006-2007 Preschool Enrollment “We will also provide the Registrations will be accepted < service to Freeport and March 20-April 12/2006. Nashville residents, even 3 year• ,J • Cooperative morning & afternoon and __ though they are not techni­ I 4 year-old morning & afternoon sections offered. cally- Barry County resi­ Children must turn 3 or 4 years old by Dec. dents,” he said. 1/2006 and potty trained. To request an enroll- . “Appointments must be for ment packet or for more information please call J mornings or afternoons only, Shar at 795-3397. Classes will be filled by lottery K and there are some rules we drawing if necessary. have in place which must be Join us for a Preschool Open House on March 23, followed." 6-7:30 p.m. at the TK Learning Center. 507 W. Rouse said there is no Main St., Middleville. Parents and incoming smoking in the van and only preschoolers are welcome. Enrollment packets will veterans and their caretakers be available at the open house. 06627123 A _ ~ I arc allowed to ride. “We can't take them shop- R R E SB Y Construction Loans Now Available ■ appointment is scheduled. the veteran can call a toll free number, 1 -888—214-1247, to arrange for their transporta­ tion. They must then make arrangements to be at the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings in time to be picked up. The American Legion Post #45 is located at the old Tic Toe Restaurant on M-37. “We are not able to pick them up at each location because it is a federal pro­ gram and under federal insurance." he said. “So we will have the veteran come to the American Legion post and we can transport them from there and back to there. “We have a cell phone on the van so they can arrange for their transportation back home to be waiting when we get back to the post,” Rouse said. “If necessary, the driver wj|] wait until they are picked up.” Rouse said he has worked hard to get the program in place for Barry County. “The DAV bought the van but the federal government is paying for the service," he expained. “That's why we, insurance is Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School 9757 Duncan Lake Ave/Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia. 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Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269)795-3935 Member FDIC /Equal Housing Lender = 06623903 • Approx. 1200 sq. ft. on main level • Optional finished walk-out lower level • Large great room • Convenient kitchen with all appliances ri • Dining area « • Slider to covered rear deck • Two bedrooms on main level •11/2 baths • Main level laundry —A Smith-Diamond SOUTH OFFICE �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006 •T ‘ Brent Allan Biermacher-King GRAND RAPIDS - Brent Allan Biermacher-King, age 38, of Grand Rapids, former­ ly of Middleville, lost his courageous battle with can­ cer at home, surrounded by family, friends and his feline children, Thursday, March 16, 2006. Beloved husband of Nancy; cherished friend of Brook Baragar; lovingi. son of Lynn and Gary Biermacher; dearest brother of Kelley (Bob) Pawloski; devoted uncle to Keegan, Alec and Ethan Pawloski and other nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald and Lois Henning and and Herbert Dorothy Biermacher; uncles, Steve Biermacher and Scott uated from Reed City High School •It in 1984. Throughout his life, Rich enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mechanical work. He could bring a laugh and smile to anyone who crossed his path. Rich is remembered by his family as the fun-lovin jokester - he was always Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon • — _ A- - -N'T- Call for Monthly Specials! II I - 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Henning. was a former He teacher/principal of Lake Michigan Academy, floral and garden designer. Brent's love of nature, passion for cooking and pure joy of living touched all he met. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, March 20, 2006 at St. Thomas the Apostle, Grand Rapids. Rev. James A. Chelich presided. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with medical expenses. •4 Arrangements were by O ’ B rien-Eggebeen - Gerst, Grand Rapids. there for his family whether it was a car that needed fix­ ing or a shoulder to lean on. He was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed by many. Rich is preceded in death by his parents.' He is survived by his three children, Mark Seaman i (>8); Katherine Seaman (16) and Sherry Seaman (14). All three children live in Big Rapids. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronald Seaman of Middleville and Michael Seaman of Alto; sisKathy ters, (Douglas) Gummere of Orlando, Fla. •re and Lori (Steve) West of Nashville; also, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends. A memorial service is planned on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 2 p.m. It will be held at the Masonic Lodge, formerly the VFW, on Main Street in Middleville. 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For information on newly constructed homes and vacant lots currently available call: Kathy Benton 262-3965 Robin Dawson 293-4079 Laura Martin 891-7619 Joy Smith 893-5555 Laurie Tamburrino 813-0937 Paul Davis 291-0063 6 James LeRoy Sherman Richard Carl Seaman MIDDLEVILLE Richard Carl Seaman, age 40, of Middleville, passed away March 4, 2006. •It He was bom on March 16, 1965 to Arthur Seaman and Mary Shields (Granger). Richard (Rich) grew up in Paris, Mich, with his parents, brothers, and sister. He grad- Z u www.c21pc.com □promise- CALEDONIA - 8615 S. JASONVILLE CT. 2 bedroom. 2 bath condo w/over 1100 SQ. 3-season •i* porch, appl. incl., [ 1, fitness center, $97,000. MLS #535751. Robin Dawson 293-4079 For all your Real Estate needs call Kathy Benton 616- 262-3965 o •MV w I* James LeRoy Sherman, .age 89, passed away at Clark Retirement Community on Monday, March 13, 2006, following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his w[fe, Vivian; two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son, John (Jan) Sherman; daughter, Luanne (Charles) Higgins; sister, Anna Jean (Alex) Schmidt; grandsons, Adam, Andrew (Kristy), Aaron (Natalie), John Austin (Melina) Sherman; and two great-grandchildren, Spencer Jacob and Penelope Joy. Mr. Sherman was an Army Veteran of World War II. He served many years as a teacher and guidance coun­ selor at the Caledonia Community Schools. He •!• retired as a student counselor at the Butterworth School of Nursing. He was a member Zc of the Caledonia United Methodist Church. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at the Caledonia United •!• Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be given to the Caledonia United Methodist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneral home.com. fl * 11’1 77 & Rena M. Schad GRAND RAPIDS - Rena M. Schad, age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away March 10, 2006. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodney M. Schad. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Schad and his wife, Marilyn A. Lankfer of Grand Rapids; four grand­ children, Sarah (Matthew) of Romijn Caledonia, fii Matthew Schad of Grand Rapids, Christopher Schad of Grand Rapids, Andrew Schad of Grand Rapids; two great-grandchildren, Elijah Romijn and Katelyn Romijn; two sisters, Dorothy McQueen of Huntington, West Virginia, Betty Ridl of Wyoming, Mich.; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the Barry Community Foundation for the Rodney and Rena Schad Scholarship Fund* at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. He continued traveling and had just returned from a Western Caribbean Cruise with his wife just last week. Paul was an avid outdoors­ man, enjoying hunting, fish­ ing, camping, golfing, was a NASCAR enthusiast. He enjoyed gambling, especially playing Keno and horse rac­ ing. Paul is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Paul (Nickie) Parsley, Jr. of Pickerington, Ohio, Michael (Kelley) of Parsley Reynoldsburg, Ohio; step­ sons, Kyle (Sherry) Plank of Middleville, Jerry Plank, Jr. of Middleville; stepdaughter, •n Shelley (Gary) Hall of Middleville; nine grandchil­ dren; brothers, John (Tanita) Parsley of High Point, North Carolina, Kayo (Juanita) Parsley of Columbus, Ohio, Mark (Maria) Parsley of Columbus, Georgia; sisters, Judy Hayes of Stanton, Va., Sandy (Clarence) Hix of Lufkin, Texas, Delita (Mel) Lybrand of High Point,'' North Carolina, Susie (George) Light of Madison, West Virginia; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Robert) Anders of Middleville, Jackie (Gary) Gerard of Grand Blanc; brothers-in-law, Monroe (Rosie) Rosenberg of Hastings, Terry (Janet) Rosenberg of Caledonia, Mike (Lynda) Rosenberg of Middleville. Preceding him in death were his parents. Services were held Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). I kti & J Paul R. Parsley MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Paul R. Parsley, age 60, of Middleville, died Friday, March 10,2006. Mr. Parsley was bom on May 24, 1945 at Madison, West Virginia, the son of Elbert and Constance (Wallen) Parsley. He was raised in Madison, West Virginia and attended schools there, graduating in 1963 from Scotts High School. He was married to Susan M. Rosenberg on May 29, 2000. He has lived in the Middleville area for the past 10 years. He was employed by Heidelberg Web Systems, Inc. as a field trainer on printing presses for over 30 years. His job allowed him to travel worldwide, including Germany, Japan, Nigeria, China, South Africa, Australia, Finland, Canada. India and Honduras. He fin­ ished his working years in Michigan, retiring in 2003. M1IW» Lois R. Stauffer MIDDLEVILLE - Lois R. Stauffer, 85, age of Middleville passed awayThursday, March 16, 2006 at her home, following a coura­ geous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and children at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Cisler. Lois is survived by her husband of 66 y^ars, Donald F. Stauffer; children, Donald T. Stauffer of Grove City, PA, Gary (Jane) Stauffer of Gobles and Barb Stauffer of Middleville; five grandchil­ dren and four great grand­ children. She is also survived by her sisters, Millie (Dave) Stauffer of Caledonia. Beatrice Miller of Middleville, Margaret (Duane) Fisher of Hastings, Joan (Dick) Raymond, Kathy (Bill) Chapman and brother, Jerry (Kay) Cisler, all of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Lois worked in the food services of Thornapple Kellogg Schools for 24 years, retiring in 1984. The light of her life was her family. She was a devot­ ed wife, mother and grand­ mother. Lois always put the needs of others above her own. She enjoyed baking and cooking and was known for her “Grandma Stauffer’s Pink Stuff." requested frequently by her grandchildren. Lois lived her life in a humble and graceful way. She had a strong faith and attended Parmelee United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Lee Rev. Middleville. officiating. Zachman Hope Mt. Interment Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church or Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 1-800-870-7085 f/l ■ I ’ 1 ! Ik 8b i V �f-~r- •*• *0 ■ * - - The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006/ Page 7 VanDenburg waives preliminary hearing ;sS by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia School Superintendent Wes VanDenburg Wednesday was back in 63rd District Court, where he waived his right to a preliminary hear­ ing. As the media camera fren­ zy scurried to into positions, Judge Sara Smolensk! told VanDenburg, “I'm sure that by now you are used to all of the media publicity. This case has received a great deal of public attention because of whatever reason. Remember, in the court of law, you are innocent until proven guilty.” attorney, With his •Su a NX «< *■ 7 some Caledonia community members who continue to show their friendship. After learning of the fire earlier in the month that destroyed Mt VanDenburg's and his son's VanDenburg's clothes, friends gifted him with a new suit, which he hesitantly I I accepted. Earlier in the week, | friends also gathered to treat VanDenburg to dinner party and presented him and his son with gifts. Higgins-Hart VanDenburg was sched- Patterson-Helmus Guy and Roxanne Higgins uled to appear in the. Ionia Russ and Gaye Patterson Russ and Gaye Patterson District Court tor obtaining of Middleville, are happy to of Middleville wish to approximately SI,500 under announce the engagement of announce the engagement false pretenses while their daughter, Lacey Lynne of their daughter, Rebecca employed in the Belding Patterson to Brian Davis Higgins, to Michael Hart, the school system. The court Helmus, son of Larry Helmus son of Douglas and Elizabeth hearing was delayed to a later and Sue Helmus,’both of Hart of Middleville. The bride-elect is soon to timeJenison. be a graduate of Ferris State Lacey graduated from University. The groom-elect Thornapple Kellogg High is a graduate of Ferris State School and Chic University University. of Cosmetology. She is cur­ A May 20, 2006 wedding rently employed at Four is being planned at Holy Seasons Hair Salon and Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Church. There will be an opportu­ nity to ask questions of each Camp as part-time secretary. of the speakers. This seminar Brian is a graduate of James D. Longman is open to the community. Jenison High School. He is Marine Corps Lance CpI. employed at Professional There is no charge to attend. Please reserve a space by James D. Longman, son of Meta| Fabricators and is curcalling Hastings City Bank at Charlene F. and Eric R. rently a student at Reformed Longman of Caledonia, Bible College, pursuing a (269) 945-9535. Hastings City Bank is a Mich., recently reported for degree in Youth Ministries. Stop by and check out full service community bank duty with Marine Aviation Their wedding will take with six conveniently located Training Support Group 53, p|ace at First Baptist Church the large selection at Bellevue, Naval Air Station Whidbey of Middleville on May 20, in branches Hastings, Island, Oak Harbor, Wash. Caledonia, 2006. Longman is a 2000 gradu­ Middleville, Nashville and 1351 N. NI-43 ate of Caledonia High School Wayland. and joined the Marine Corps Highway, Hastings in May 2005. Court.” VanDenburg, who is cur­ rently on unpaid administra­ tive leave, is accused of approximately obtaining $1,400 from misuse of the Caledonia School credit card. Following the court VanDenburg appearance, stated, “I’ve already admitted to clerical errors, but there was no criminal intent here.” Last fall, VanDenburg had offered to repay for any ques­ tionable amounts found by the However, auditors. school board officials told him to wait until the case was settled. In • the court room, VanDenburg was joined by Christopher Yates, standing next to him, VanDenburg waived his right to a prelimi­ nary hearing on allegations of embezzlement and receiving funds under false pretenses. By waiving his right at the District Court, the case auto­ matically moves to the Kent County Circuit Court. VanDenburg also signed a Circuit Court arraignment form stating his not guilty plea; hence skipping the Circuit Court arraignment hearing. “I have spoken to Greg Boar representing the prose­ cuting attorney’s office,” said Yates. “We will attempt negotiations at the Circuit Health savings accounts seminar set for March 28 ^5 Ml '»fc i Ki, 5’- ltr’i i Writ, Hastings City Bank will have a seminar on “High Deductible Health Plans” (HDHPs) and “Health Savings Accounts” (HSAs) on Tuesday, March 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the com­ munity room of the Hastings Office, 150 West Court St. Health Savings Accounts are used to supplement a High Deductible Health Plan. Paul Brouwers, the Paul A. Brouwers Agency in Middleville, will speak about High Deductible Health Plans, which are becoming increasingly popular due to the high cost of health insur­ ance. Hastings City Bank HSA experts will discuss how a Health Savings Account enables consumers to use tax free dollars to pay for health care expenses. Information will be given about the advantages and limits associ­ ated with these accounts. Scott McKeown, McKeown & Kraai CPAs, Middleville, will talk about the tax advantages of HSA accounts. J-Ad Graphics z *- * 1 ta ■ hi Wi ta ta. i i • a g J j| i| ta ta i ira is ricr. k s- tssi.fc: SERVING OUR COUNTRY Need wedding invitations? r tas. i® j tai! a3 & di 1 Engagements J ■ W f/ Ihl,. 1 i 'pnnq I r I I i M 7 ite i see tania p r. i i Wdkil *3 i»i w ta-W81’ rto J !tasae' rve « 1,0 f®' is®’' WHERE: WHEN: WHO: I/i r - ■ I J j-5■ I * -2^3? 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Since all stu­ dents registering for drivers' education must have a par­ ent's signature on the form, a parent must attend registra­ tion with the student. | The charge is $275 for stu­ dents taking driver educa­ tion. This fee must be paid at the sign-up to reserve place­ ment in the class. The fee is $150 for students who quali­ fy for the free lunch pro­ gram. For those qualifying for reduced lunch, the regis­ tration fee is $200. All I checks for driver education e should be made out to “Thornapple Kellogg •Il Schools. ” The out-of-district fee for the class is $375. Out-of-dis­ trict students will be admit­ ted only if there are unfilled 8 S openings in the program. ■ To take driver education, students must be 14 years and 8 months old at the beginning of class. Students must turn in the completed application with the fee at the registration night. All students taking driver education must have passed four of the five courses taken during the third trimester of this school year. Students who are not academically eligible will have their fee returned since they will not be allowed into the class. Driver education openings are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents should enter the • high school through the front lobby March 28 and then enter the auditorium from the inner doorway. Usually the line of parents and students I begins at the doors to the auditorium and snakes down the hall way. Students planning to enroll in driver education this summer must register March 28. r. I A - ci America & Me essay contest winners (from left) Trey Harris, Tricia Morris and Rachel Betts, with Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Mark Johnson. Local Farm Bureau essay contest winners announced Three students from Kraft Meadows Middle School in Caledonia have been named local winners in the 37th annual America & Me essay contest, sponsored •It by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for their school, are Trey Harris, first, Tricia Morris, second, and Rachel Betts, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Trey's name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Kraft Meadows Middle Schools' participation in the America & Me essay contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Mark Johnson of Grand Rapids. Harris’ first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in E -yj IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR 1. Only 3 years old * Master bath with Jacuzzi * Fire place in living room * Knotty pine family n •II m * Additional 2 acre lot with barn also available. Call Kay Stolsonburg ................................ $189,900 andI if you’d like to roll your Craig 838-3349 Ulf! 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All nghts reserved I r �I ■--- J The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006/ Page 9 TK chemistry students finish among top 15 * 9 I <•1 I * \ ■* W II B W « 1 'I 1 I . 0 I I •- 3 K> =r 1 * S * • IT' -s; i<E> i <1 r Caledonia Cares volunteers helped to gut out two and half houses in February. Another mission trip to scheduled during spring break. Caledonia Cares to go * s to New Orleans April 1 wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC David McMahon finished in the top 10 in the American Chemical Society Regional Chemistry Olympiad test March 8. This is the highest finish ever for a Thornapple Kellogg High School student. Sam Scholtens and Mike Rhoby also finished in the top 15 in a rigorous test held at Grand Valley State University, with 125 other competitors from area high schools. McMahon, because of his placing, has earned the right to compete against a field of 1,000 top students in the National Chemistry Olympian Exam April 21. Chemistry teacher Tim Penfield said, "We can be proud of our TK students, as they fared very well against more than 125 of West Michigan's best and brightest chemistry students." Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. X (517) 852-9OAO Log With Horses or Skidder My PC Pro’s, LLC Computer, i Repair I in your home i | or office AJ era 4090 I ros F Seniors 15* OFF Cwrth ma ad Professional Business & Personal Computer Services MS Certified Administrators Computer Service, Hardware. Software. Connectivity. Integration. Cabling. Accessories and Network Systems Serving South West Michigan 9809 Cherry Valley Ave., Ste. C, Off: 616-891-2391 <0 r— co U) 3 Caledonia Fax:616-891-5583 info@mypcpros.net • http://www.mypcpros.net p by Kelly Lloyd Sta# Writer The Caledonia Cares organization is planning another trip to New Orleans over the school’s spring vacation. break leave will Volunteers Caledonia Saturday, April 1, and plan to begin the trip home on Wednesday, April 5. 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It is necessary for the houses to be completely cleaned before the home­ owners will be allowed to rebuild or sell their property. Many community mem­ bers have worked with Caledonia Cares to help -J0 • •* •• • j' A * B i I S Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults l>‘ Christopher Hier DDS lii clean out houses in New Orleans. In February, 14 Caledonia residents traveled to New Orleans and sent a weekend gutting out two and a half houses. .Church mem­ Brightside bers from Community • and Holy Family also have ventured to the hurricane area to assis­ tant victims. For further information, contact Morrow at 269-3035703 or 269-623-2266, or via tn. AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC auro body tanci tanciii icvs*/ icvjy 11ULHot­ we meet by accident. mail.com Your full service auto body repair shop. 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Now, let's consider two issues that will be important to you dur­ ing your retirement years: Creating an income stream and transferring your wealth. Creating a Retirement Income Stream During your retirement years, you will need a signif­ icant percentage of your pre­ retirement earnings to live on, but the actual amount will depend on your lifestyle. An investment professional can help you determine the annual income level that you will need. Once you know how much income you'll require, you'll need to look at all available sources: your savings and investments, your retirement plans (401 (k), IRA) and your Social Security. In determin­ ing how much to take from each source, and when, you'll have to consider some differ­ ent factors. For example, it might be wise to delay mak­ ing withdrawals from your tax-advantaged retirement accounts for as long as possi­ ble, so that these funds can continue to grow taxdeferred. However, you must start taking required mini­ mum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA and 401(k) when you turn 70-1/2. (Roth IRAs don't require you to begin taking RMDs at 70-1/2, or at any age.) You can withdraw more than the RMD, but not less. As for Social Security, you can start receiving monthly checks at age 62, but your payments will be larger if you wait until your full retirement age, which can be between 65 to 67. For every year past your normal retire­ ment age that you delay collecting benefits, you'll get "bonus" payments, but once you reach 70, you'll have earned the largest monthly payment you're going to get. Transferring Your Wealth To complete your financial picture, you need to have your plans in place to trans­ fer your wealth in a way that provides maximum benefits to your family and to any charitable organizations you wish to support. To achieve these wealth­ transfer goals, you will prob­ ably need to work with a team of experts, including your investment profession­ al, your tax advisor and an attorney specializing in estate planning. You will need to create the appropri­ ate legal documents, which may include the following: Zi‘ % & V. * *A * Will - If you don't have a will, your heirs may face costly delays before receiv­ ing any assets. Furthermore, your wishes may never be fully honored, because state law dictates how your assets will be divided. * Living Trust - A living trust can give you more pre­ cise control over how - and when - you want your assets distributed. * Charitable Remainder Trust - By establishing a charitable remainder trust, you can support a charitable group and receive financial and tax benefits. . * Durable General Power of Attorney - This document allows you to appoint anoth­ er person to conduct your business affairs if you are physical or mentally unable to manage them yourself. 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New this year is the Dr. Community Foundation, has for Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner scholarships 14 Thornapple Kellogg High scholarship, which was School students who meet established to assist students wishing to further their post various qualifications. Students interested in high school education in a learning more about TAEF medical/allied health field. scholarships can pick up an More than 20 fields are listed information booklet at the on the application. This is a high school guidance office $2,000 scholarship given out and talk to a guidance coun- in increments of $500 for selor first before calling four years, provided the Marilyn Finkbeiner at 269- requirements are met. The Thomas R. Hamilton 795-3779. Scholarships will be awarded at the awards Tennis Memorial scholar­ ship was established by ceremony in May. Applications for these Richard L. and Ruth Ann scholarships should be typed Hamilton in their son’s or legibly printed in ink and memory. He graduated from only one original application Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1983. He died of a is required. Students should note that tropical lung infection in 1991. The award is $500 for many scholarships are not awarded to students who a student who both excels in have been convicted for drug the classroom and on the TKHS tennis team. III ssession or distribution. The Millicent Grace Knox The TAEF traditional scholarship was established teacher scholarshiplund was by Frank Trouyot in memory lcreated in 1992 to honor the of his wife, Fern. It is award-. memory of Millicent Grace ed to a TKHS senior or grad­ Knox who graduated from who needs financial TKHS in 1991. She was uate assistance for post-high killed by a drunk driver in 1992. This scholarship is a school college or vocational school. It is renewable for up one-time $300 award. Jeffery Lehman The to fouryears. The Adam Dipp scholar; I Thornapple Kellogg High his parents, family and School class of 2000 as a friends. The purpose of this memorial to their classmate one-time $500 award is to ■ M The Lois Ann Nagel Seppanen memorial scholar­ ship is new this year. It was established by Jody Ann Helrigel Pratt, in memory of her mother, who graduated from TKHS in 1947. This non renewable $400 is for a TK senior or graduate study­ ing for a career in business, management or accounting. Helrigel The Lynn Summers memorial scholar­ ship is targeted for students with are studying art or music at an accredited col­ lege, trade or vocational school. The $400 award is renewable for two or four years. The Tad Thatcher music scholarship, established by Duane and Pat Thatcher in memory of their sun who graduated from TK in 1990. This financial award is for help continue Lehman's commitment to helping stu­ dents achieve their goals. The Rodney M. Schad technical arts scholarship was established to assist industrial arts students. 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Major credrt cards excepted Toot prices g •IO thru May 29.2005 Pote Bam package promotion good thru April 25, 2005 Drill doctor rebate good on purchase made thru April 30, 2005 06627316 ■ •• / 1 I i �/; Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006 •II VB1AGE OF CALEDONIA * NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE Election will be held for . Thornapple Township . Thornapple-Kellogg Schools Caledonia Community Schools On Tuesday, May 02, 2006 Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than April 03, 2006. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the County Clerk’s office or the Township Clerk’s office. Thornapple Township Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) Friday 9:00 AM - noon Susan J. Vlietstra, Township Clerk 200 East Main Street Middleville, MI (269) 795-7202 06627262 l VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE % . SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 28, 2006 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None; President Myers asked that the synopsis of the February 14, 2006 meeting be read for the public. The minutes of the February 14, 2006 •II meeting were presented. Under item 6 Reyff requested the word “between” be deleted and add “east of,” Grand Rapids “Streets” and deleted “North Country Trail.” In full min­ utes, on page three, section C, Myers requested the addition of “of storm drain" following the word repair. Parker made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and support was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that the motion passed in the minutes of the February 16th Special Meeting be read. Myers asked that the word “buildings” be replaced with “units”. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes of the special meeting as corrected and Pullen supported. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Reyff made the motion to accept the agenda and support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Ordinance #2030 - Amend Section 167, Council Member Attendance. Reyff made a motion to accept the Ordinance and Van Noord supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Corson, Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff and Van Noord). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 3. Ordinance #2031 - Amend Municipal Ordinance Violation. Parker made a motion to accept the Ordinance and Reyff support­ ed the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord and Corson). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 4. Ordinance #2032 - Amend Section 70-32 Violations. Lytle made a motion to accept the Ordinance and Reyff supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Corson and Lytle). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 5. Resolution #06-04 To Accept Misty Ridge No. 4 Streets into Village Street System. Van Noord made a motion to accept the Resolution and Pullen sup­ ported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 6. Resolution #06-05 - To Accept Crane Road into Village Street Systems. Parker made a motion to accept the Resolution and Pullen supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, and Parker). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 7. Resolution #06-06 - Street Lighting Change Agreement for Addition Street light at 217 Irving Road was presented. Corson made a motion to accept the Resolution and Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Seven (Reyff, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, Parker and Pullen). Nays None. Absent None. Motion Passed. 8. Pullen made a motion to accept current bills submitted for the February 28, 2006 meeting for the amount of $54,864.62. Support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. Corson made a motion to take the following action with 227 Spring Street: sign and- fence around the building, sending a certified letter to the owner with two week deadline, authorize bids for demolition and proceed with court action. The motion was supported by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 10. Pullen made a motion to approve the request by Pleasant Valley, LLC to have a permanent easement and right-of-way for storm drains under and through the Paul Henry Trail, property owned by the Village with the President and Clerk authorized to sign. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 8:22 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Van Noord. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9: •!• a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06627297 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes March 13, 2006 Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 PM by President, Williamson. Present: Hahn, Mulvihill, Williamson, Erskine, Peabody, Bierlein, & Ayers. ,e Absent: Maviglia, Harrison. Pledge of Allegiance Consideration of the meeting agenda: Motion to approve by Mulvihill, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): none • Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Erskine, Boys in the third grade showed off their talent by dancing the penguin dance. supported by Peabody. All yeas, motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Written Correspondence: Engineers Report: Paul Galdes reviewed the application for Streetscape grant, and gave us time lines. Township Liaison Report: Planning Commission: Committee Reports: Mulvihill gave a brief overview of the first by Kelly Lloyd 4th of July committee meeting. Staff Writer Village Manager’s Report: In conjunction with Ayers reminded everyone about the next election. The Village "Youth Arts Month," many election will be even years, held Emmons Lake Elementary with the general election in school students enjoyed dis­ . November. Anyone that would playing their talents last like to run for a Village office week. would need to turn in a petition k £ Since the opening of the and an affidavit of identity to the dp. Township Clerk no later than school, the Emmons Lake onrufTi °n Iue^day’ May Elementary physical educa­ 2006. Mayor Exchange Day was discussed. The council thought tion, Spanish, art and music 1 w departments have sponsored we should participate this year. President’s Report: Williamson the annual talent show. All of °X a the students and staff support Virtual Bridge walk for Labor Day the show by gathering in the to coincide with the annual Mackinaw Bridge Walk, spon- gymnasium to cheer and sored by the State. His State of encourage those who per­ Village address will be next form. For the Past seven years, Motion to approve submitting aa P^^,S,1CTa educatl9n teacher [ on Streetscape grant for the Village Todd Holstege ,has taken Maya Fernandaz, Alexandra Raden and Kali Hall perDowntown area by Mulvihill, sup- the task of organizing the II form a ribbon dance to "Life is Good, Life is Better. ported by Bierlein. All yeas, entertainment. Holstege, motion carried. ** 1 •• .-*U —. a.L. _ _ x. __ _ _ _ i 1 ___ New Business: staff members, say they real ­ 1. Motion to approve Sheep grazing at the WWTP by Erskine, ize some students have never supported by Bierlein. All Yeas, experienced participating in a motion carried. recital or performing in front 2. R06-05 R06-05 Resolution of people. Holstege says he Authorizing the Village Manager feels the students benefit & President to Contract for Design Engineering Services from the opportunity to per­ without the Bid Procedure. form. Motion to approve by Peabody, "We hope it gives kids a supported by Mulvihill. All yeas, feeling of courage and self motion carried. 3. R06-06 Resolution to Set confidence as they think Sewer Rates & Fees for the about taking on other chal­ Village Sewer System. Motion to lenging things in life. II approve by Erskine, supported by Holstege says. Bierlein. Motion carried, all yeas. Public comment: none Council Comments: Concerns about utility pole replacement. Meeting Adjourned at 8:05pmMotion by Bierlein, supported by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ayers, Clerk >• Emmons Lake students & & & show off in talent show f/' y, 1*1 r . .t Ji L A 06627218 Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads CT__ « ’•J $ •i*' kmc PUBLIC NOTICE T J- * For Sale by the Village of Middleville Vacant Parcel of Land ■ Near Bender Rd, and W. Main Intersection Michael Bursch played "Are You Sleeping" on his guitar during the Emmons Lake Elementary talent show. ■ The Village of Middleville is receiving sealed bids for a vacant par­ cel of land. The property is described as a parcel of land 66 feet fronting on Bender Rd and 442 feet deep (subject to survey) Middleville, Michigan until 6:00 p.m. April 11, 2006 at which time they will be publicly opened and tabulated by the Village Council Property Committee who will then make a recommendation to the Village Council at their regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Interested bidders must submit a sealed bid addressed to: Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Michigan 49333 titled, “Vacant Parcel Bid.” In addition, each bidder must have a written statement as to what their use of parcel will be and how that use will benefit the citizens of Middleville. Each bid must also contain a 5% of bid bond or cashiers check made out to the Village of Middleville. The Village Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and or all bids and to award the bid in the best interest of the Village of Middleville as determined by the Council. Ron M. Howell Village Manager •rs THORNAPPLE BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Oil BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Please be advised the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees, on a vote of 4-Yes, 2-No, 1 absent, took action on Monday, March 13,2006, to deny a petition to rezone land from Agricultural-Residential (A-R) to Rural-Residential (R-R). The subject 40 acre parcel is located on Moe Road in Section 1 of Thornapple Township. at •’v St This action is effective on the date of this publication. Donald E. Boysen, Township Supervisor Susan Vlietstra, Township Clerk g e ro o o Published: March 21, 2006 Effective Date: March 21, 2006 x 06627260 �•It The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006/ Page 13 Freeport getting ready for summer fast-pitch season The Freeport Recreation Association has scheduled it's summer softball program for 2006 and will include Men's Fast Pitch. Mentor Fast-pitch and Co-ed Slow Pitch leagues. This year for the first time, co-ed will be offered on both Thursday and Friday nights. This will allow a slightly later first game, eliminate late 10 p.m. games and weekly team byes. A two umpire system for all league play is also planned. The co-ed season will now start on Thursday, May 4, then continue games on Friday May 5. The overall league will feature three division levels of play pro­ viding each team a 10-game schedule. Teams participat­ ing in last year’s leagues have been sent notice and have until Monday, March 20, to reply. After this date any new teams will be accepted on a first call basis. A Fall league will also be offered and scheduled to start the first Thursday after Labor Day. Sometimes teams have sponsors, but require extra players, any interested person or team should call Willie Dryer at (269) 945-4052. The men’s fast-pitch league will begin regular league play on Wednesday, May 31. Teams will be play­ ing Mondays and Wednesdays, scheduling two games per night. One complete round will be played before the Mentor Fast Pitch season begins and will be divided into two or three seg­ ments. The annual Hall of Fame Tournament, which last year drew a total of 16 teams will be held July 7,8, and 9. Mentor Fast Pitch starts Wednesday, June 21. The late start date provides an opportunity for high school and college boys to end classes and not start playing ball half way through a sea­ son. This is • not a youth league, but under 18-yearsold requires a parent signa­ ture. Special rules are designed to introduce new teams, players and an opportunity to advance the person who wants to pitch fast pitch softball. One such rule is, a rook­ ie pitcher must throw to three batters per inning, then may be substituted by an experienced pitcher referred to as a Mentor. This is meant to ets A • -A 7 GET READY FOR FISHING SEASON / ^7 / c 06627521 i t StioV'- TALENT SHOW Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Application deadline April 22, 2006 THORNAPPLE AREA % 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Seeking Bids for mowing baseball and softball fields for the 2006 season I J If interested please contact Mike Kelley, 269-795-9931. Bids must be received by Friday, March 31, 2006. 06627021 Thornapple Township NOTICE of BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING $ I/'* ■- ■ 0.1 The Thornapple Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2006-2007 at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, on Monday, March 27, 2006 r-' ■ at 7:00 p.m. ,V If ■ 1 F * * (a dr IF ♦ * & J ✓ The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. Americans with Disabilities Notice • t-fa) The township will provide necessary reasonable services to individu­ als with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to th| g § Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk_________ S Township Clerk. i \ Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th Call 517-726-1077 Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over J?' T- ft * - for CREDIT APPROVAL!!! keep the defense active and LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ in the game. Other special IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM. rules include everybody bats and allow free substitution in YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! the field, creating a team IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING atmosphere that is competiNEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! tive, but most of all fun. 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IM. in Ortonville cooperated have with researchers to test debarking equipment that will thor­ oughly debark ash logs and ensure that they are free of EAB EAB, as well as other wood-boring pests, can be spread by the transport of infested wood to locations far from their origin. “We did this study to see if standard debarking equip­ ment would be an opinion for using large ash trees that have value for lumber,” says Deborah McCullough. MSU forest entomologist and lead EAB researcher at MSU. “If enough bark and wood can be removed to eliminate EAB infestations, the logs can be transported safely to other areas and provide addi­ tional opportunities to utilize the wood.” This study was the result of the need to find more eco­ nomical options to treat EAB-infested trees beyond grinding and burning them. Noting that EAB live only in the outermost layers of wood right beneath the bark, USDA Forest Service spe­ cialist Al Steele and Ohio Department of Natural Re­ sources forest industries spe­ cialist Andy Sabula theorized that a portable version of sawmill debarking equip­ ment could remove enough EAB-infested bark from an ash log to make the remain­ der of the useable. She noted that, regardless of log size, the debarker removed at least 1.4 inches of the bark and outer sapwood, even on crooked (reject) logs. The EAB prepupae were an average of 0.65 inch deep into the wood or 0.65 inch below the surface of the bark. Because the EAB do not bur­ row far into the wood, nearly the entire debarked log is useable. “The bigger the log, the thicker the bark.” McCullough says. “There were more EAB prcpupac in the bark of the large ash logs and very few in the wood. In con­ trast, most of the EAB in the » smaller trees with thin bark were in the outer half-inch of the wood. All the EAB pre­ pupae were in the bark when the bark was more than 0.6 inch thick. We also found that if the logs were more than 12 inches in diameter, all the prepupae were in the thick bark.” McCullough estimates that the 26 LAB-free saw logs would have a stumpage value of at least $250, considerably After feeding, the EAB spend more than the value of the the w inter and spring as pre­ logs if they were chi ■ I 1 and pupae (non-feeding larvae) in burned for electricity. small cells (about 1/2 inch) Vem Sandborn, sawmill that they chew into the wood specialist for Morbark Man­ or outer bark. ufacturing Inc., sees the de­ Many of the EAB-infested mand for ash wood increas­ ash trees growing in com­ ing. mercial and residential areas Making fuel from these of Michigan have been trees is at the low end of the chipped, and many chips utilization chain,” he says. have been burned to generate “Sawmills want to buy these electricity. The sheer num­ logs, so there is a market bers of dead and dying ash Prices for ash lumber are trees in the state have made going up and some ash logs finding other methods of uti­ arc valuable. Compare $100 lizing ash material a priority. to chip it with the $300 that a Noel Schneeberger. USDA quality ash could be worth.” Forest Service forest health Sandborn says that if it's program leader, says finding possible for ash logs to be ways to better utilize infested debarked in the field, that’s ash trees is important. one less step that needs to be “We need to give serious done at the mill. attention to implementing an “Bedrock Express's plan is array of utilization options to put a chipper on the end of with infested ash trees, the debarker. That will beyond chipping and burning enable them to create paper­ them.” he says. “We hope the quality chips from the small use of debarking equipment or crooked logs that wouldn't will show that ash utilization be suitable for lumber,” he can be a safe and economi­ says. cally sound option, and that it Steele, who coordinated will help entice industry to the debarking trial, said the play a significant role in debarking project was a suc­ addressing EAB infestacess because it focused the tions.” talents and energy of diverse McCullough and USDA organizations and individuals Forest Service entomologist on a very tangible problem. Therese Poland sampled 41 EAB larvae feed on the ash’s phloem, the layer between the wood and the rough. outer bark. The phloem transports water and nutrients within the tree. to raise awareness March 28 **Your One Stop Water Store l/ Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters 3 30 Years Experience ** Drinking Water Systems Servicing All Makes & Models 50-Lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5-Gallons 95 75 Only highlights the important role that the private sector can play in addressing the EAB issue." he says. |nt the end, economics will play a large role in how all exotic inva­ tree sive pests are addressed" The research is a coopera­ tive effort between MSU, the USDA Forest Service, Morbark Manufacturing. Inc., the Maumee Valley Re-source Conservation and Development Council, and Bedrock Express, Ltd. It is known that EAB-n ash logs and fire­ infested wood have caused infesta­ tions in ash trees in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Michigan regulations ban the transportation of ash wood products, including logs, without compliance agree­ ments with the Mich igan Department of Agricul-ture. Indiana and Ohio have simi­ lar quarantine regulations. Emerald ash borer is an exotic pest that has killed an estimated 12 million to 15 million ash trees in Mich­ igan. It threatens more than 8 billion ash trees across North America. For more informa­ tion about EAB, go to www.emeralashborcr.info. American Diabetes Alert Day f DURA- f------CUBE I SALT ash logs that were donated by the Hudson Mill^ Park Association from the Huron Clinton Metroparks in Michigan. The logs ranged from 9 to 21 inches in diame­ ter. and most were heavily infested with EAB. A profes­ sional grader determined that 26 of the logs w ere high qual­ ity saw logs (logs meeting minimum regional standards of diameter, length and defect.) The other logs were crooked or had other defects that made them unsuitable as saw logs. After the Morbark model 640 machine debarked each log. the researchers measured the amount of bark and wood it removed and checked the * logs for any remaining EAB. “There was a total of 7,750 EAB larvae in the saw logs,” McCullough says. “Of the 7,750 larvae that went into the debarker in the saw logs, none came out. On the reject logs, 3,211 EAB larvae went into the debarker in the logs, and 14 came out - 11 larvae on one log, one on another log and two on another log. The debarker removed a total of 99.8 percent of the bark from the trees and 99.99 per­ cent of the EAB larvae.'' “The event particularly The American Diabetes Who is at risk for diabetes? Alert day is an annual, onc- Your risk for diabetes day call-to-action held on the increases as you get older, fourth Tuesday of March for gain too much weight, or if people to find out if they are you do not stay active. at risk for diabetes. The Diabetes is more common in Alert's goal is to raise the African Americans, Latinos, awareness that diabetes is Native America, Asian serious, you can have dia­ Americans and Pacific betes and not even know it! Islanders. Risk factors for The American Diabetes diabetes include: Association would like com­ • Having high blood pres­ munities to know the follow­ sure (at or above 130/80) ing facts about diabetes (all • Having a family history the below information pro­ of diabetes. vided by the American • Having diabetes during Diabetes Association). pregnancy or having a baby What is diabetes? Diabetes weighing more than nine means that your blood glu­ pounds at birth. cose (sugar) is too high. Your Don't wait for the signs. blood always has some glu­ Most people with diabetes do cose in it because the body not notice any symptoms. needs glucose for energy to However if you should have keep you going. Too much any of these symptoms, call glucose in the blood is not your health care provider good for your health. right away: Could you have diabetes? • Very thirsty Diabetes is a silent disease. • Frequent urination You could have it for years • Losing weight without and never know it. During trying this time, your eyes, nerves, What can you do? You can and kidneys may have been do things now to lower your harmed by too much sugar in risk for diabetes by: your blood. • Keeping your weight in « hn control • Eating low fat meals that are HIGH in fruits, vegeta­ bles and whole grain foods • Staying active most days of the week Learn More. Get Involved. If you or the people you care about are at high risk for dia­ betes. you should learn more and get involved. • Ask your health provider about your risk for diabetes during your next visit. • Call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) for free information about diabetes, and to find out about alert activities in your area. • Learn more about dia­ betes by visiting the diabetes information section at the American Diabetes Association at website www.diabetes.org and take the Risk Test to see if you are at risk for diabetes. • Share this information with family, friends and neighbors. 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Bakker is pictured with per- <7 sonal trainer Katie Fifer. Solid Impact announces ‘biggest loser i- • 1 Q' by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Twenty-eight people have been working out for the last eight weeks and watching what they eat in hopes of becoming the winner of this year’s Solid Impact Fitness Center’s "Biggest Loser" contest. After adding up all of the "points," Chris Bakker was dteremined to have become Caledonia’s Biggest Loser. Besides looking good and feeling great, Bakker won a one-year membership to Solid Impact Fitness Center, a free machine from Solid • Impact Fitness, and a free makeover at Contempo Salon. The Biggest Loser competition began in January with the 28 participants divided into three teams. Personal trainers assisted the groups workouts, and during advised the groups on nutri­ tional guidance and food tracking. 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The per­ son who accumulated the most ___amounts of points was the winner. Also during the competi­ tion, there were weekly team challenges in which the win­ ning team had bragging rights for the week, and each teammate received additional III ints towards their indi­ vidual total. Solid Impact Fitness Center’s Personal Trainer Katie Fifer will continue to offer training in eight-week sessions. If anyone would like to get started in a personal training program or would like more information about Solid Impact, call 616-891-2994. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra closes their 2005-2006 season with a concert featuring their Principal Violist Igor Fedotov in “Season Finale,” Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Mr. Fedotov, who joined the Western Michigan University faculty in 1998, will be the featured soloist on Berlioz’s' “Harold in Italy.” A native of Russia, he has performed solo recitals throughout the United States and abroad, including the world premiere of Swedish composer Otto Freudenthal's Suite for Viola and Piano at the 1997 International Viola Congress. As a chamber musician, j^r. Fedotov has performed with the Lemmov Trio, Thouvenel String Quartet, Camerata Boccherini and Baroque Ensemble Veronica String Quartet. He has served on the faculties of the University of Southern Mississippi, Sewanee Music Festival, and Meadowmount School of Music in New York. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for tfte Stulberg String International Competition - an annual based competition in Kalamazoo. “Igor is a great performer and real asset to our orches­ observes tra,” KSO Executive Director Stacy Ridenour. “We're pleased to showcase his talents for our Symphonic Series audi­ ence.” Other works on the pro­ gram include Debussy's “La Mer” and “The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Dukas. Many will recall “The Sorcerer's Apprentice” as the musical Mickey inspiration- for Mouse’s sorcerer role in “Fantasia" and encored in “Fantasia 2000." The April 8 concert not only closes the current season but also will include the announcement of the KSO’s 2006-2007 season. Maestro Raymond Harvey will pro­ vide a brief overview of the season from the Miller Stage, and season material will be distributed to patrons. Prelude, a pre-concert lec­ ture, precedes the concert at 7 p.m. and is open to all tick­ et-holders. 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But as houseplants break out of the winter dol­ drums and begin to grow again, it’s also a good time to think about multiplying your plants. The keys to propagating houseplants are to start with healthy plants, choose the appropriate propagation •3 and provide a suit­ method able environment. Because you can propagate plant dis- eases as well as plants, you need to start with healthy plants to avoid propagating problems. Choosing healthy plants to propagate also increases your chances of success. Cuttings from healthy plants, for instance, are more likely to establish roots and grow on their own than cuttings from sickly parent plants. •It Choosing the right propa­ gation method •It is absolutely critical with some plants, Commitment to Quality x-1: fits •* • v2) I 'W4? * J -- m ’* rssip.*. f - r** A - ——’ tr • •5 ■>- At Koenes Auto Body, “quality” is more than just a word. We’ve built our reputation on a solemn pledge of superior workmanship and unparalleled service. Keenes Auto BoAu 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 949-2640 06606270 which can be multiplied by only one method. Others can be propagated equally well by more than one method. African violets, for instance, can be grown from seed or from leaf cuttings and crown divisions. Bromelids are generally propagated only by removing offsets and a good section of roots from the par­ ent plant. And Norfolk Island pine is one of a few houseplants that are not rec- ommended for home propa­ gation. All plant propagation methods •I« fall into two cate­ gories - sexual and asexual, or vegetative. Sexual propa­ gation is simply growing plants from seeds formed from the union of a male sex cell (sperm) and a female sex cell (egg). Vegetative propa­ gation is growing plants from other plant parts - usu­ ally leaves or stems. Step up to good nutrition and health March is National Nutrition Month and it is time to step up to Good Nutrition* and Health. National nutrition month is observed annually to bring awareness to the public on making informed food choic­ es and developing sound eat­ ing and physical activity habits. According to the American Dietetic Association the food choices and physical activity choices you make today- and every day-affect your health and how you feel now and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle. The American Dietetic Without official Public Notice published in your newspaper, this may be all the information you get. Association and the BarryEaton District Health Department want to encourage community members to do the following to improve nutrition and physical fitness: • Make smart choices from every food group. Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay with­ in your daily calorie needs. • Get the most nutrition out of your calories. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group - those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but lower in calories. • Find your balance between food and physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your »!• overall health and fitness, plus it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. • Play it safe with foods. Prepare, handle and store food properly to keep you and your family safe. Step up today by making the healthier lifestyle choices to improve your health and the health of your family and you’ll reap the benefits for years to come. Small steps equal big rewards! Seeds and newly started plants generally need warm temperatures, high humidity and reduced light for good germination and successful rooting. High humidity reduces water loss from leaves so cuttings don’t wilt and dry out before they have a •It chance to grow roots. It also keeps the propagating medi­ um from drying out so quick­ ly. A clear cover - such as plastic wrap, a clear plastic bag or a large glass jar keeps the air around plants moist and lets light in. It also makes it easy to check for emerging seedlings or wilt­ ing or other signs of trouble. That medium is another aspect of the environment for seeds and cuttings. It needs to be well drained but able to hold moisture. Plant roots need air as well as water, so the medium needs to be able to remain moist without being saturated - so full of water that the air is driven r$ out. Mixtures of organic materials such as peat or sphagnum, which have good water-holding capacity and aggregates such as sand, per­ lite or vermiculite, for aera­ tion and good drainage, usu­ * ally give good results. Because the warm, humid conditions that favor germi­ nation and rooting also favor the rapid growth of disease organisms, media use for plant propagation should be sterile - free of bacteria, fungi and other organisms that cause plant diseases. Containers and tools must likewise be cleaned and san­ itized before they’re used. Containers should have drainage holes in the bottom •H to allow excess water to •Il move away from plant roots. Indirect light is best until seedlings or cuttings get well established. Direct sunlight will damage or kill seedlings or cuttings enclosed in glass or plastic. 'y %& 1^ I ■A '-ill! ■ II Health savings accounts seminar set for March 28 Hastings City Bank will have a seminar on “High Deductible Health Plans” (HDHPs) and “Health Savings Accounts” (HSAs) on Tuesday, March 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the com­ munity room of the Hastings Office, 150 West Court St. Health Savings Accounts are used to supplement a High Deductible Health Plan. Paul Brouwers, the Paul A. Brouwers Agency in Middleville, will speak about High Deductible Health Plans, which are becoming increasingly popular due to the high cost of health insur­ ance. Hastings City Bank HSA experts will discuss how a Health Savings Account enables consumers to use tax free dollars to pay for health care expenses. Information will be given about the advantages and limits associ­ ated with these accounts. Scott McKeown, McKeown & Kraai CPAs, Middleville, will talk about the tax advantages of HSA accounts. There will be an opportu­ nity to ask questions of each of the speakers. This seminar is open to the community. There is no charge to attend. Please reserve a space by calling Hastings City Bank at (269) 945-9535. Hastings City Bank is a full service community bank with six conveniently located in branches Bellevue. 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Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your Door. ,.“a* _ __________ \ Win I—wa—I 1111 ■ ■ r 1 „ • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • • • • • 100% Guarantee On Repairs Frame Repairs Glass Repair w s Spray On Bedliners Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 “IV? meet by accident Ed Pawloski Jr. Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Sul Si % �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21,2006/ Page 19 i Real Estate Automotive For Sale RIDING FARM SPIRIT 99 Chevy GUN LAKE- $152,900! Just A KING SIZE pillow top FOR SALE at YMCA Camp CENTER from Gun mattress set, new in original Monte Carlo, red, fully load- down the road health fair March Manitou-Lin is now accept­ deluxe ed, low miles, stored winLake and Yankee Springs wrapper; includes ing registrations for the acrifice ters. Premium sound pkg., Recreation Park. 2500 sq. ft. Carveth Village and frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice ters riding session. Les$7900 home on an acre. Four bedSpring excellent condition Airway Oxygen invites area $350. (616)366-2709 sons offered include English rooms, incl. a master suite, residents to attend an infor­ __________________________ obo. Call (616)893-0475 & Western from beginner to Two full baths, and a finishHEAD­ STYLE Please advanced. call mational health fair Tuesday, AMISH Household ed lower level. Priced to sell! (269)795-9163 for more infor­ March 28, at Carveth Village BOARD and queen pillow Owners transferred. Call top mattress. New, never BED King pillowtop, new, McC i ev e (616)292-4548 STUDIO SALON IS seekmation or to request a bro ­ from 10 a.m. to noon. Se $ H °nr Pd^agpe; WaW9’ or 891-7777 x233. Smith Dia- ing stylist. Apply in person chure. Check out our web Airway and Carveth have (616)291-1672 ty. Can deliver. $179. 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M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At New “Many questions have plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for BEDROOM SET leave a message Alto/Calebiano p aint filly< 14 .2hh, the front counter, 6/pc. Icomplete set with the $650. (616)366-2709 been asked about donia area. asking $1,500. Both are green Sleigh bed! Must sell $595. Medicare Part D program,” broke, training under the Recreation said Cheryl Peters, owner of 99 AMISH LOG BED w/ Can deliver. (616)949-6525 Help Wanted saddle. No bad habits, gentle 5TH Carveth Village. Norbert queen mattress. Complete, SOFA AND LOVESEAT - DRIVER: additional CDL-B and well behaved. (269)795- 2003 WILDWOOD sell! Must never used. WHEEL: 25', living & dining Kunze, a representative for Brand new in factory packdrivers needed. Looking for 7099 (517)719-8062 room slide-out, sleeps 6, fur ­ service service ________________________ . _ aging. Stain resistant micro- dependable customer Care Pharmacy of nace, A/C., 2 ceiling vents Middleville, will have hand­ 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR- fibec with warranty! Value oriented person with chauf- spirit FARMS RIDING w/covers, awning, spa spare tire $1,300, must sell $495. Call feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A licenter at YMCA Camp outs and information. Steve PET: beige, brand new used w I cover, extra hiten, beige, brand cense. Good working envi- Manitou-Lin (616)318-6998 can deliver. needs your Moredyk will answer the (bought, never used). Still on only 4 times, very nice, must !■■■■■■ ronment. (616)248-7729 used tack, English & Westsee, $16,500. (269)792-9720 question, “Is there any finan- roll. New $800 - sell $295. Card of Thanks --------------------------------------- - em. All donations are tax decial aid program for veterans (517)204-0600 MOMS HELPING MOMS: ductible. (269)795-9163 ext. THANKS Estate Sale living in assisted living facil­ work from home. Computer 227. 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Very pribe available to explain the vate, enclosed garage with Business Services new personal alarm system opener. Broadview Country """^eEAm" just installed. The emergency Estates. Call John McCieve, EAVESTROUGHING call system in the room is 891-2222, x233. Smith-Dia­ Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Valid Everyday mond Realty, Caledonia Of ­ Free Estimates. Since 1959, now complemented by. this fice. t 269-945-0004 new service. Residents have www.bleameaves.com a the option of wearing CALEDONIA: 7644 E. Paris, $l095 bracelet or necklace (their $695/mo. 2 Bedroom, 1 acres IMPROVEMENTS. * choice) when assistance is in the country. Call John CML (616)292- HOME and business imor (616)891-2222 needed. “House Specialty” provements and repairs of 4548. Scott Miles, administrator, ------------ all kinds. Licensed builder. * CHAR-BROILED SIZZLER will be available to explain GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT: Chris, 299-4803. the free blood pressure clinic 2 bedroonl/ 14/2 bath, dock, CONCRETE “Better Than B roasted” that starts in April at Carveth pO|e barn, sandy beach, washer/dryer, no smoking. CONSTRUCTION: poured $495 Assisted Living. walls & flat work. Quality <x work Q ualit y “There is going to be a lot no pets, year lease, $650 plus (Beef or Chicken) ................ deposit. "(269)795workmanship. Licensed & $495 of valuable information pro­ utilities & Free competitive insured. 2574 vided in the two hours and bids. (616)893-5403__________ people should put it on their KENTWOOD - $400 moves * These dinners include cole slaw and french fries. GUTTER LEAF GUARD: calendars now,” said Greg yOU inl 1 Prices not available for take-out. We install several styles of Newman, regional marketing Carport w/storage. laundry for Our regular menu is also available. 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We do OUT CLEAN YOUR THORN-BARRY ’ T? ’_ i APART■r BASEMENT OR ATTIC! MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, it all. Licensed & insured builder, Tom Beard. Turn extra and unwanted Middleville. 2 bedroom (269)795-9131, cell (269)838-• items into cash! Advertise apartments starting at $575. • • ------sales, yard sales, Please call (269)795-3889 to 5937. garage JW 5 £ J i sales, and schedule an appointment. porch z * • PAINTING: Residential and p miscellaneous items with ads /J Experienced. Commercial. in one of our publications. References. (269)-838-7662 Call (269) 945-9554 for rates. 28 ’ ib A W ^2 !‘ 'IS - Middle Villa Inn s I f Fann Help Wanted OUTDOOR EDUCATION YMCA INSTRUCTORS: Camp Manitou-Lin is hiring seasonal instructors to teach hands on curriculum to visiting school groups. For more (269)795call information call 9163 ext. 100. --------------- '1 I MARCH MADNESS *i J -X fel . 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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper •Il are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 -8pm: Fri. & Sat. 11 -9pm. o Stop In or call... s 891-5557 i i 06572948 EQUAL MDUONQ OPPORTUNITY PRINT PLUS- Your printing center for all types of print­ ing. Check us out for^a quote on your print job. Call 9459105. Real Estate CONDOS! 1 AT Jasonville farms $80,500, and 1 at Lei­ sure Creek $120,000, Caledo­ nia Schools. Call Rich at (616)292-4693 or Grand Summit Properties (616)9498800 GrandMoves.com Property #1027 and 1017 Enjoy our indoor pool, whirlpool, Fitness room, nightly children’s ■» movies with popcorn, Water aerobics CLASS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. Valid NOW-APRIL 2006, BASED ON AVAILABILITY, TAX ADDITIONAL. 1 ‘Ifu^ 1 'Nigfit Get 1 fFree! NIGHT, YOU GET THE IN THE SAME ROOM. VALID THROUGH APRIL 2006. 06626799 *— Get1 fw! i7 entree for oNpEu&5 greater OFF XNITH .OFE I I I ..o TO TO nF I UP entr £ £ A SECO*°RfcEseRVATI°NS BE I ^^TOTAU VALUE- I an I ONLY. it APPLIES U. - - 70 7 ’PV.US "Ls SALES SAVES TAX o'B‘c°^;,2oo6. 1 I •OF F£R £ W •rOOEO - _ ~ i "SS-SEStx: — ••• — —— * i w-ro •* -**** Pointe — — -I f WHEN you stay one NEXT NIGHT FREE TK VACANT LAND gently 2.343 SCHOOLS, rolling acres on private drive. $30,900 (269)948-9106 f —— Inn Restaurant 1 1456 MARSH RD. SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 1-888-GUN-LAKE WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM - �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 21, 2006 Caledonia FFA recognized as one of Michigan’s best at convention by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia FFA chap­ ter continued its reputation of excellenceduring the state convention March 8-10 at Michigan State University. Many chapter members brought home medals they earned during the conven­ tion. Eleven leadership contests were held during the three days, along with the presen­ tation of many awards. More than 40 Caledonia FFA chapter's delegation mem­ bers, parent, advisors, and alumni joined 2000 people convention attendees. According to Caledonia FFA Advisor John Schut, the Caledonia FFA was one of ten Michigan chapters recog­ nized with the National Chapter Gold Award for out­ standing, chapter programs in the areas of student, chapter and community develop­ ment. Caledonia also recog­ nized for its accomplish­ ments for community service with the Michigan Beautifying Our Michigan Communities Award. Many Caledonia members ranked high in the competi­ tions. Brady Fischer of Alto was named the state winner in the outstanding junior award program, which recognizes outstanding work-based projects and leadership in different areas of agriculture T' y 11 -X <•- and natural resources. ninth in demonstration. Fischer received a $500 Caledonia FFA students, scholarship to attend Kim Huisman and Jessica Michigan State University. Marion, eam the state FFA Fischer also was awarded a degree for this year and $300 scholarship to attend received recognition for aca­ the Washington Leadership demic achievement with a Conference from the 3.3 GPA and higher. Michigan FFA Alumni Nine students received the Association. outstanding junior award. In the area of leadership The junior students included development events, the Savannah Bird, Kevin Caledonia first-year mem­ Troost, Brady Fischer, Ron bers, known as greenhands, Vanderveen, Drew performed outstanding. The Dykehouse, Shannon Greenhand conduct of meet­ Defouw,. Samantha ings team finished third n the Michelfelder, Emily state with a gold award. The Scranton and Morgan team consisted of David Warner. Vandermark, Brittany Besides the competition Wilkerson, Sarah Devries, during the convention, dele­ Doug Snyder, Travis gates elected new state offi­ Gerloski, Melissa Good, cers and attended a legisla­ Alyssa Workman and Kaitlin tive reception at the state Fish. capitol. The FFA was recog­ Caledonia’s other green­ nized by both the Michigan hand conduct of meetings Senate and House during team placed fifth. The team their respective business ses­ consisted of Zach sions. Voting delegates for Vandermeer, Sarah the Caledonia FFA were Vandefifer, Leah Sheahan, Clint Steketee and Spencer Danielle VanSingel, Kelli Steeby. Warner, Carly VanDuinen, The Caledonia FFA is a Randi Vanderploeg and student organization of Krista Janeschek. young people who focus on Individual and partner agriscience and natural Greenhand competitors also resources, personal growth placed well. Justin and community service. Vandervennen placed fourth More than 450,000 members in the greenhand public are involved nationally in speaking contest while over 7,000 FFA chapters in Cameron Driscoll placed the United States. ninth in creed speaking. The The Caledonia FFA chap­ team of Aaron Buehler and ter was chartered on Feb. 26, Clayton Berridge placed 1936. * /• •. Mtir: i- "'S' Caledonia FFA members take time to enjoy their accomplishments by the famous “MSU Rock” at the 2006 Michigan FFA convention at MSU. More than 40 students, parents and alumni attended the convention. Caledonia continued its tradition of excellence with over 35 chapter and individual awards. The chapter also was recog­ nized as one of the top ten in the state. (Photo provided by John Schut) a* lVB 1 :• MT ■r — ZL TC. ■■ x—X • Ji 1 I*."i" •-B. ■ to .. I d s MB ><Oli t —■ ■ » * - ---> ■I' V 5 I;-j » i $ X wl I ■ r- 4 « r. j -X w "•J '>'•** *1 ■»* »• * •tr^r «4d V* f■ * *. * k -■ Caledonia FFA leadership teams brought home five state awards with (from left) Justin VanderVennen in greenhand public speaking, David Vandermark as president of one greenhand conduct of meetings team, Clayton Berridge representing the demonstration team, Zachary Vandermeer as president of the second greenhand conduct of meetings team and Cameron Driscoll in creed speaking (not pictured). (Photo provided by John Schut) ■■ GREENRIDGE r- .. 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T East Grand Rapids EAST GRAND RAPIDS 4 large bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Family Iroom just off the kitchen, formal dining room. Sliding glass doors to a beautiful fenced, very private, backyard. Don’t hesitate or it will beI gone... S267.000. « J AGENT: Adam Paarlberg 9744178, 949-8900 (PC#74028) 48 AGENT: Lisa Rosel 893-3802, 458-3655 (PC#67028) ,3 OO. 3 B 7- 3oo. o ■— • ■ I I v—_ or / AGENT: Kim Paavola 974-4188, 949-8900 (PC#32448) Middleville MIDDLEVILLE Wheelchair accessible. 3 possible 4 bedroom condo; roomy with extra wide doors. Granite counter tops, a great workable kitchen, 4 season sun porch. Master bath has a huge wheelchair accessible shower, -• $185,000. ♦ o tn 3S4 o •n L ?- Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information I I I i i <> w SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 AGENT: Adam Paarlberg 9744178, 949-8900 (PC#77688) * EAGLE RIDGE Nice rural parcel on a private drive. Minutes from Middleville and Caledonia. Lot surveyedI Iand soil tests completed. 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Lg wooded lot. Excellent finish potential in w/o basement. $189,900 1 AJ 51 1 AGENT: Emory Stouffer 974J4166, 949-8900 (PC#31568) THE GREENRIDGE Dream Team ’ ai ’ '■'* • .4 - The Greenridge Dream Team Foundation was formed in late October of 1999 in conjunction with our agents & employees. The purpose being to share our success with the children in the communities that we serve. At present all of our funding goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. To date we are pleased to say that our contributions have funded 53 wishes! 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. • 891-8620 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/716/SunandNews_2006-03-28.pdf f835f16a618ea3f52d7b78803b5ecef5 PDF Text Text f » <»• -r 4 • V. ■ ’■/' ■ ••'•to *// ,.. / X <X •> * • '• /'1 ’■ / • ;< / -•- •• / > . ... - ?f- : • z<* * *' - ■ r. ■ #9 �—> * V- k » Tv k.^., ’ • -• I Hastings Public Library a 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 * ( Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 13/March 28, 2006 Regional planning concepts discussed by Caledonia Twp. 1 by Fran F'averman . Staff Writer The difference between regional and local planning is the level of detail, Andrew Bowman, director of plan­ ning for the Grand Valley Metro Council, told the Caledonia Planning Commission last Monday night. Bowman, who at one point in his career worked in Caledonia as a planner, was introduced by Duke Gray of the Caledonia Business Association (CBA). The association has sponsored a series of speakers on plan­ ning issues 11 Gray said, We want to create iunderstanding with speakers who have experi­ ence in both the private and public sectors." Regional planning in Michigan began in 1992 with the passage of the Metropolitan Planning Act. The objective of regional planning is to lay out a primary vision or blueprint for the broad policy items, not to IT zi iwofl anin Will/j imoD ttigin oB rl ni jonn i iozzA roma gnin t . I i 11 f ilSOTO tooqa oono ilduq ftoiM I I I ©rfl nioM srlT nnslq mn rd odl 134th year provide the kind of detail — *1 ** metro area; an alignment of "The goal is to produce a functional, regional develop­ ment framework for the metro area; an alignment of investment and planning and creation of awareness of the larger area. Communities have difficulties fitting local planning activities into the larger region, for example, the county. So people developed an outlook to neighbors," - Andrew Bowman, director of planning for the Grand Valley Metro Council that a local planning unit does, items. Broad policy Bowman, to according: include developing closer to existing utilities and creating compact centers of regional activity such as the airport or the development proposed in Walker. Networks of open space and green ways (farms, flood plains) and transporta­ tion corridors that link com­ munities and regional centers also are policy items. "It is not an easy task," commented Bowman. "The goal is to produce a functional, regional develop ment framework for the * — Students helped themselves to cereal, fresh fruit, milk and muffins as teachers investment and planning and creation of awareness of the pitched in to keep the food coming. larger area," he said. "Communities have difficul­ ties fitting local planning activities into the larger region, for example, the county. So people developed an outlook to neighbors." he concluded. • In other words, people do MEAP scores released by Patricia Johns not feel the same sense of March 9 indicate students are Sta# Writer connection to the county as The Thornapple Kellogg beginning to reach the higher they feel to those units closer Schoo] District has received K-8 curriculum standards to them. excellent results from the approved by the State Board Speaking directly to popu­ scores of the Michigan of Education in 2004. lation projections. Bowman Education Schools began implement­ Assessment said that by the year 2030, Program tests taken by stu- ing the new standards, known as Grade Level See Metro Council, pg. 12 de"?in '““A11 Content Expectations, in the grades in the fall of 2005. Thornapple Kellogg MEAP scores show improvement 2004-05 school year. They have been recognized by independent reviewers to be among the most rigorous standards in the nation. “We believed that if we raised the bar in education, and expected more of our See TK MEAP, pg. 2 State grant to help fund IED WASTE REC NG PROGRAM YOU MAY RE CYCLE,: WHAT * ;ROWN PAPER BAGS, ^^S^SMiKSSinFnMM^NON-WWw'ENyELOPeS, PAPER ' MAGAZINES FLIERS, PAPER & CEREAL BOXES 1 / GLASS JARS & BOTTLES BOTTLES, JARS, & JUGS / TIN & ALUMINUM PLASTIC MAY NOT RE CYCLE: WHAT YOU OR NON-RECYCLABLE ITEMS. ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD TRASH ■ BE PROSECUTED 5 ■ CE M VIOLATION OF For YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Residents only. This is the new recycling sign which will be posted in Yankee Springs. Yankee Springs water system public hearing is rescheduled by Patricia Johns Staff' Writer Yankee Springs Township has rescheduled the April 17 public hearing on ways to control arsenic in the water supply to Tuesday, April 25. The township has changed engineering firms working on this problem and the new firm Fleis and Vandenbrink wish to discuss other methods of bringing the arsenic levels under the federal guidelines than just a filtration system. The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in the town­ ship hall. In another matter, the township has decided to post a new sign near the recycling bins detailing what is accept­ able and what is not for recy- cling. Violators may be pros­ ecuted.. The township also notes that this recycling area is for township residents only. Recyclable items include paper products including newspapers, brown paper bags, magazines, catalogs, discarded mail and non win­ dow envelopes. Also acceptable are fliers, paper cereal boxes with the lining removed and card­ board boxes. Plastic bottles, jars and jugs can be recycled along with tin and aluminum cans and glass jars and bot­ tles. Other household trash is not acceptable. The board also approved Al Schwennessen and Bruce Cook attending the Michigan Lakes and streams confer­ ence at the end of April. They | will be attending a zoning ordinance workshop. Clerk Jan Lippert reported she has received the new voter equipment and that there are school issues on the May 2 ballot. Draft zoning ordinances have been sent to members of the board, the Planning Commission and members of the ZBA. The board recommended several possible candidates to fill an opening on the ZBA. There will be a ZBA meeting bn Tuesday, April 11. The next regular meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board will be on % Thursday, April 13. Middleville The Village of Middleville has received a grant to recon­ struct State Street in support of two local manufacturers. Metaldyne Machining and Assembly Company and and Sequoia Industries, Inc. Metaldyne and its prede­ cessor companies have been in the machining and assem­ bly business since 1945. The Middleville facility is known for precision machining, assembly and testing of products for customers in the global automotive industry. Metaldyne will be investing $8,539,000 to purchase and refurbish equipment and hiring an additional 64 employ­ ees in support of new projeCfS for major automakers including Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. Metaldyne considered locating these projects at a new facility that would be constructed near its existing facility in Ohio. In part, due to a commitment by the Village of Middleville to make infrastructure improve­ ments, the company decided to keep this work in Michigan. Sequoia Industries Inc. is a company manufacturing industries known for precision machin­ ing of power train compo­ nents for the automotive industry. Sequoia will be performing contract precifor sion machining Metaldyne Corporation inside the Metaldyne facility. Sequoia will invest $6.3 milI • ’. I lion in new equipment and create 39 new jobs. State Street is an east-west road extending between M37 and the Metaldyne facility. The road is not wide enough to handle the truck generated traffic by Metaldyne and Sequoia, nor is it built to all-season stan­ dards. Because State Street is severely deteriorated, trucks frequently use adjacent resi- dential streets. The project will reconstruct and widen the entire length of State Street, east of M-37, to make it a designated truck route for the area. The cost of this project is $630,000. including $455,000 in TEDF Category A funds and $175,000 from the Village of Middleville and a Community Development Block Grant through the Michigan Development Economic Corporation. The grant is part of gover­ nor's announcement of $7.5 million for road projects to support economic develop­ ment to retain or create 1,505 jobs statewide. In This Issue i • TK 2nd in Science Olympiad regionals • O-K Gold girls do well at Indoor Championship meet • TK crowned six champions at the TKMS Tournament • Trojans take three titles on track’s opening day . — * ■ * • »» > * • • < < < < < t 1 '» • » t < I J 4 �Page 2fThe Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006 TK MEAP, continued from page 1 teachers and students, they would meet and exceed our expectations," said Governor M. Jennifer Granholm “These results show that we were right - higher standards will lead to higher achieve­ ment for Michigan students." Granholm’s comments were in response to the release of statewide results for the fall 2005 Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. According to a press release al the state level 80 percent of the students taking the third and fourth grade MEAP mathematics assess­ ment and third, fourth, and fifth grade reading assess­ Prior to this school year, stu­ ment met or exceeded expec­ dents were assessed in differ­ tations. More than 70 percent ent subjects in different met or exceeded expecta­ grades. This also marked the tions in the fifth grade math­ move of the testing period ematics test; the fifth and from the spring to the fall. With the changes in test eighth grade science tests; the sixth grade social studies structure, test questions, tests; and the sixth, seventh, grades tested, and grading and eighth grade reading standards, this year's results cannot directly be compared tests. This is the first year that to previous years' results. The Grade Level Content all students in grades 3-8 were assessed in mathemat- Expectations provide teachics and English language • ers and students with detail arts, in compliance with the and focus on the skills stu­ federal No Child Left Behind dents should know at the end Act, which doubled the num­ of each grade. It was ber of Michigan students designed to bring a more tested to nearly one million. consistent curriculum across ■] the state for each grade, K-8. A brief overview can help interpret the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test scores. Elementary and middle school MEAP assessments are administered in the fall of each school year in grades 3, Pancakes, Eggs, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Retests are Sausage, Pure Maple not offered. MEAP assess­ ir3 Syrup, Coffee and Milk ments must be taken in the ^4 I appropriate grade (students ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT must take seventh grade Saturday, Apr. 8 • 5-8:30 PM assessments while in seventh grade; eighth grade assess­ f <s> at the Alto Fire Station ments while in eighth grade), Each elementary and mid­ Donations at the Door 06627602 dle school MEAP content area, i.e. Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, «i\ 'A Writing, and the integrated ♦ ♦ V A English language arts (ELA) & ___ K A assessment, has its own set of performance levels: * Level 1: Exceeded MI Standards * Level 2: Met MI held at Hastings Elks Lodge C/T Standards -* 102 E. 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In third grade 97 percent of students met or exceeded the standards in math, 93 percent met or exceeded in reading, 87 percent in English Language Arts and 67 percent in writing. In fourth grade 95 percent met or exceeded in math. 85 percent in reading, 79 per­ cent in ELA, and 58 percent in writing. In fifth grade 88 percent met or exceeded in math, 79 percent in reading, 80 per­ cent in ELA, 67 percent in writing and 89 percent in science. In sixth grade 90 percent met or exceeded in math, 91 percent in reading, 88 percent in ELA, 72 percent in writing and 93 percent in the social science test. In seventh grade 83 per­ cent met or exceeded in math, 90 percent in reading, 89 percent in ELA and 84 percent in writing. In eighth grade 79 percent met or exceeded in math, 84 percent in reading, 83 per­ cent in ELA, 80 percent in writing, and 90 percent in science. Assistant Superintendent Pat Koeze noted that the dis­ trict has increased emphasis on literacy and math literacy over the past four years and that the test results are begin­ ning to reflect this work. She also noted that in sev­ eral of the tests there may be only one or two students test­ ing at the lower level and that teachers will be working with these students before they are tested in the fall of 2007. This is the last year that 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEV ILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 9 9 — :3O MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 * > > Call awM Saa t levs dassned als 269-945-9554 or HIIIM high school juniors will take MEAP tests since the state is changing to an ACT and Michigan Work Keys test for 2007. These tests are not yet ready. Koeze says that informa­ tion and charts from the March 9 results will soon be posted on the district’s web­ site at tk.kl2.mi.us. Caledonia track ace also II aS proves to be a scholar Angela Maxey, a 2004 graduate of Caledonia High School, has been named a Presidential Scholar and is on the dean's list at Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind. A Presidential Scholar is ranked academically among the top 1% among students all over the nation. The daughter of Jon and Diane Maxey of Caledonia, she is a sophomore at Notre Dame, with a double major in economics and theology. She plans to spend this next summer working with an Indian tribe in Saskatchewan, Canada. Maxey is perhaps best known locally as an athlete, a two-time state champion in the pole vault. In her senior year she vaulted higher than any high school girl, reach­ ing a peak of 12 feet three inches. She has, however, retired from athletic competi­ tion. I si® f V nMKfi I• * feiil i asvbtaa I link® ivm. I .nfafl. I I ... 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Chase, who was chosen from Americans of all ages who have volunteered sig­ nificant amounts of their time serving their commu­ nities and their country, received the Prudential Spirit Community of Awards program on behalf of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Chase, a member of the Valerie Chase Kent County “Out Our Way” 4-H club, earned her award by decorating pil­ lows and pillowcases for troops serving in Iraq through Operation Pillow Talk, designing and sewing a quilt that was auctioned off at the Kent County Youth Fair in 2005 to raise SERVING OUR COUNTRY Zachary P. Munsee Marine Corps Pvt. Zachary P. Munsee, son of Diana M. Munsee of Caledonia and Phillip W. Munsee of Grand Rapids recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif, designed to new challenge Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Munsee and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calis­ thenics. In addition to the physical conditioning pro­ gram, Munsee spent numer­ ous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksman- H. | jdi sb fa *t a«BIdiV is felMsj 1 ^Sddradjj 1.6 ■ £tw>. Sort IM ■W Sdds ii : iiEsi m rluKHta I & .'ii r.tv tta i ezi'W 4 siiOiNtt .giljaiB®! g A > ship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons train­ ing. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Munsee and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core val­ ues—honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Munsee and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour, team evolution cul­ minating in an emotional cer­ emony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as "Marines" for the first time in their careers. Alfol*1 ta staff ' Co. ri ng Dentistry For Children & Adults iWSdin* »»* Christopher Hier DDS I money for the youth fair, and giving time and expert­ ise as a judge’s clerk at the Greater Grand Rapids Urban Youth Fair in 2005. Chase also participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a rep­ resentative of Caledonia High School. "I’ve been blessed to be able to be involved in many different 4-H activities and wanted to find some way to give back for all that 4-H has given to me. In March of 2004. my cousin, who was a member of the Guard, National Uuaru, was deployed to Iraq. I was always very close to him and I wanted to find some way to get my 4-H group to help other troops in Iraq. 1 knew how we felt as a fam­ ily while he was over there, and I wanted to find some way to show the troops our support back home. “When I heard about Operation Pillow Talk over a local radio station, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do just that. The pillows and pillowcas- J' Middleville Cub Scouts for food Cub Scouts of Middleville Pack #3065, David Irvine, John Knoblauch, Evan McManus, Dan Knoblauch, Aaron Knoblauch, Christian Maring, Gavin Maring, Michael Maring, Tyler Baker, Cullin McManus and Scott Shumway (not pictured) dis­ tributed bags on the doorsteps of the Middleville neighborhoods, requesting for dona•It tions of non-perishable items and collected items for the Middleville Methodist Church church’s food pantry. This community service project helps young Cub Scouts an opportunjty to experience the generosity of neighbors and to learn the meaning of the es were sent to my cousin’s company and he distributed them among the soldiers, This project affected not who Cub Scout promise “to help other people at all times." only the troops received them, but every­ one who participated in the project back home." HASTINGS 4 Sponsored by Prudential Goodrich www.GQTI.com Financial, in partnership 269-945-SHOW Downtown Hastings with the National llltMl RS on State St. Association of Secondary ALL DIGITAL SOUND School Principals Frw drink rwflllB * 25« com rwflll. 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Formal din11 counters and a sunken family room chapters. Red Cross YMCAs and Volunteer II ing and formal living room. Down has a great room office and bed1400 plus square foot garage. Professional landscaping and Local || room, Centers. After nderground sprinkling. $384, 900. Call Greg Zoller at 8 13-6630. Honorees were named. | u state-level judges selected | Smith-Diamond Realtors k distin- I honorees. state MLS Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 8XM ortoavveirr guished finalists and certiti- | • Timothy Noordhoek • Pamela Luetkemeyer • Hope Archer cate of excellence recipi- | • Ron Prins • Mike Mahoney • Karen Bouma • Ted VanDuinen ents. L.1ILO. Volunteer VkHUIHLLI aVUVlUVO activities • John McCleve • Liz Belson • Dianne Weers • Mary Kay McCleve were judged on criteria • Lois Heckman • Sam Wright __ u ________ I • Dawn Monroe • Tim Honderd such as personal initiative.- ------------------• Greg Zoller • Art Moredick • Rudy Kadiric creativity, effort, impact ■ 06627699 • Cheri Morehouse Caledonia UALITY <£ American Legion #305 o IF R Legion Lent Fish Fry's FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Smith-Diamond fill p • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment X New Patients Welcome 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia • ii □ • Deb Lampani I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I i t • �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006 •II LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship.................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ......................................... 10:35 a.m. ^Sunday School................................................... .10:50a.m. Evening Praise ............................................. 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Tim A. Vine, Asst Pastor/Youth Service Times: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................... Sunday Evening Service.............. .. ............... 6:00 •Il p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................ 6:45p.m. I Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Lutheran Church community and the world” •II p.m. JoAnne DeBlqay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 __________________ M-37 at IQOth St, CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVilley RRESBY TERI A N Connecting on ancient faith to a modem world Connection K/ub far ’Kids' of all ages 10:00-10:30 am I 10:30-11:30 am Sunday Morninq Celebration 7/ Currently meeting ah Duncan lake Middle School 9757 Duncan take Ave., Caledonia Nmr/ dvdildble 'throughout. fveryone // welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church St SE 698-3170 ’ -1 A CHRISTIAN 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia af/iCTHje www.CornerChurch.org I Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 1 Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: M Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm A Place for Family & Friends www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship................ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6:30 p.m. r RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 f I i >1 is 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 A Church for today 's world Spirit-filled family Church. Community Church .^0 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 4:00 pm 9:30 am sets® hi 0=?' is rtf ja ta fete' THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH tails * Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary’, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org tea Mils! asis life; •Cl •b Sermons available online. PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace' • • Wayfarer. Peace Church Community ...A Place For YOU! 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Redeemer Covenant Church Whitneyville Bible Church ' "The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org cilij Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY 'I Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Pastor Paul M. Hillman IMS church ’ Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt www.peacechurch.ee Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am |R) Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 9:30a, 11:00a tferwa Pastor Robert Gerke Mew Life I Lakeside Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . I www.stpaulcaledonia.org 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 fl Nursery available during services Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass JfMethobifift Cljurcb Contemporary Worship ................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................................ 10:45a.m. Evening Worship..................................................... 6:00p.m. and Sunday School Office 616-891-8688 II CHRISTIAN REFORMED 9:45am Bible Studies day ofyour week J 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 11 00am - Contemporary 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 698-9660 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org .Sunday the best •' 8:30am - Traditional Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Meeting you, your 708 W. Main Street SERSWt enyr GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OHUROH -j Make @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 10 AM Sunday Morning Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday Services Phone 795-9030 friends, and your family — Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt l££l Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 right where you ’re at. 9:15 A.M. Moming Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 A Church with a caring heart for our mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES TRADITIONAL IATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL ......... .................. 9:45 a.m. .......................... 11:00 a.m. ..... .......................6:00 p.m. ............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd BRICHTSI 2045 68th Sunday School.... Moming Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... Word of Life Clubs................................................... 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles T. •‘T Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Worship Service.............. 11:00 a.m. All walks, One faith Middleville Wesleyan Church CHURCH OF MIDDLE VILEE 616-698-8104 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison •« FIRST BAPTIST A ae •IO 1 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-nzz •• The Church where everybody is somebody...mid Jesus is Lord •• Sunday School ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 10:30 a.m. 0 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship ......... ;....................6:00 Family Supper ................. ■ 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group................................. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study .. .......... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys. Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 is Is. K? Au �4 The Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006/ Page 5 » s Pasty dinner, theater to help fund Team Russia 2006’ trip 1 s* % LI ,• <A r--------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- I--------------- 1 IS £ r * 3 ** « J *»• -Sc & ft r? 4 - [PiHstal I * > M ifP - -' F Pasty practice takes dough makers Beth Jeffery, Marianne Fritcher, Joan Tabor n o* and Scott E. Manning. Mi A-1 I “A .4. a i Ik’ ■ Health fair A it V Sv s. ► ^4 -t 7?- The filling had Don Stauffer, Vicki Marsh, Bianca Pratt, Jody Pratt and Vinal Tabor putting in their talents. This is in preparation for the Michigan Pasty Dinner and Village by Patricia Johns •V -W. I ■ wi >rre»fc ‘I -e tom . I’ IM® sKOtt . Ir ■u «• Jolt KFXDQ ns *0, I lit la I ■ 1 ***1 r jn Ml jfiKT I iVL • slated at ^ciff Writer Some churches undertake one time only mission proj­ ects, but 15 members of the United Methodist Church in Middleville plan to return to work on the same project for the second or even third time. “Team Russia 2006” includes Bob and Carol Bender, Mike Bremer, Lyn Cheryl Cravero, Briel, Marianne Fritcher, Avis Scott Geren, Pastor Manning, Vicki Marsh, Cary Middlebush, Jody Pratt, Monica Roberts, Nancy Vandenbrink, Bianca Pratt and Amanda Vandenbosch. The community can help support the trip this summer of Team Russia 2006 by attending a dinner theater presentation Friday, April 28, or Saturday, April 29. The performance of "The Great Denver Railroad Scam" will be preceded by a Michigan pasty supper at 6 p.m. followed by the per­ formance at 7 p.m. A number of United Methodist churches in the United States provided assis­ tance in 2001 to the Resurrection United Methodist Church in Voronezh, Russia, which is located about 300 miles south of Moscow. Today this church has a growing con­ gregation with programs for their members, as well as providing outreach to the community. The renovations and phys­ ical improvements to an commercial abandoned building which is now the church came entirely from west Michigan work teams. The team from the Middleville church will trav­ el to Voronesh this summer to continue to work on build­ ing renovations, which could include removing old win­ dow, restoring walls and ceilings, plastering and painting. The team may stay in homes or at the church during their time in Russia. They may also visit a chil­ dren's leukemia hospital while they are there. Tickets are $10 per per­ son. In addition pasties can be ordered frozen to take home at $5 each. Reservations ;and pasty orders can be made by calling the Middleville United Methodist Church office at 795-9266 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Seating for the dinner is limited with a reservation deadline of April 24. In addition to the pasty dinner, a children's menu will be available. Team Russia is also accepting tax deductible con­ tributions. Checks made out to the MUMC Team Russia 2006 team can be mailed to the church at 111 Church St., Middleville 49333. *• •A iK* r' First produce distribution is Saturday Carveth The public is invited to Carveth Village in Middleville today, March 28, from 10 a.m. until noon for a spring health fair. The fair will include include door prizes, refresh­ ments and free giveaways. Participating are' Carveth Village, Airway Oxygen Inc., Pharmacy Care of Middleville, Pride Mobility Products Corporation, Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice and Steve Moerdyk & Associates. There will be free informa­ tion Veteran's on Administration Benefits, Medicare D prescription pro­ gram, independent and assist­ ed living, health care prod­ ucts and home health servic­ es. The health fair is sponsored by Carveth Village, Airway Oxygen and Pride Mobility. Carveth Village is located on Street in Main Middleville, just west of the light at M-37. The first production distri­ bution of 2006 will be held Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic North Church Annex Parking Lot, 9669 Kraft Ave., S.E., Caledonia. Some ten thousand pounds of assorted fresh product will be made available free to all those in need of assistance through the Holy Family Christian Service and the Second Harvest Gleaners. Produce will be made available as long as the supply lasts. 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The screening will take M place Tuesday, April 18th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. (The next screening is ‘ 06627273 planned for Fall 2006 - date to be announced.)1 o o April q April 16 Created in God’s Intake A War Not of Our Choosing Where We Go Wrong Our Choice and Out Destiny A Deep Magic A Deeper Magic The King Who Lives Beyond Death Every Week during Lent - 10 am Continental Breakfast (with Turkish Delight) 10:30 am C elebration Service Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School 9757 Duncan Lake Ave/Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia, Ml 49316 06626938 •. o Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006 Reading fun continues at Thornapple Kellogg r •J I a % A U ♦ t ■■■■I • * y J * S X ll* ► a . ? >f<i i & .«;5~ • . _j - - . / -- 2 _ _________ . , ._ . • The halls at Page were full of eager fourth and fifth grade readers. V. & XI if —■— - ——- < 5 ■ 1 -• — i V The 27 eager readers in Sara Scholtens’ second grade class at Lee Elementary spend some time every day reading. F.;r K 1 ft w*' ■ Il 5 How do you celebrate reading? By reading, of course, and students in the Thornapple Kellogg schools have been reading up storms of books. Students have been voting on their favorite Dr. Seuss books at Lee. Students at McFall celebrated by reading on stage “The Wide Mouthed Frog" if they are kindergart­ ners or “Mortimer" if they are first-graders. These are such enthusiastic readers and stampers that any dust in the Thornapple Kellogg High School audito­ rium rafters was shaken out on Thursday evening. Fourth- and fifth-graders at Page Elementary followed the course of the Iditarod and last week filled the hallways as they read. March is Reading Month ends on Thursday in the Thornapple Kellogg schools. <1 ‘•2 ^7 • j Siu. HL. Page students enjoyed reading in angles of repose during the hallway read which was part of the March is reading month celebration. &. I IB” .1 '! JI»*L *5 0-«C® mWil .Hi* *1 jjj B! isaskla ■ Arils’ kraijcil tom 6 J * I • 4- MW Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads Students in Sara Scholtens’ second grade class at Lee Elementary show off some of their favorite books. The class’ favorite books include everything from Dr. Seuss, to Garfield to books about football, ponies and Native Americans. < 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTIONMs'. t rar. IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, TOUR 401(k) SHOULDN’T BE EITHER. ^Chii Leaving a 401 (k) behind L VIL LAG ‘Wh 1 h ▲ *h A could mean leaving it with <1 ■ri no one to watch over it. 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There were 12 1 » if 01^1 & scoring teams and three non­ -I #*•*> scoring or exhibition teams. . 1 21 ’ .41 Both Hastings and ¥ i Thornapple Kellogg had a r 1 OU scoring and an exhibition * ■ ** • AT team at the competition. Thomapple Kellogg's two r n S teams included a scoring I A i group, which is the official » V attempt at state qualification, : f *3^- and a non-scoring exhibition team that is analogous to a » Pt. e junior varsity squad. Since the top three placing teams in Region 10 qualify Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Science Olympiad team celebrate their secfor the state tournament, ond place finish in the regional competition. They will compete at the state level on both Thornapple Kellogg April 29 at Michigan State University. and Hastings will travel to Michigan State University The second place trophy n compete in activities involv­ solids, fibers, and other Saturday, April 29, to vie for Dynamic Planet went to ing knowledge of direct cur­ materials in a crime scenario. state honors. In Health Science, teams Thomapple Kellogg won Scholtens and Jacob Lenartz. rent (de) electrical circuits. In Compute This, teams are tested on their knowledge Third place in Health 20 in 10 events while the was earned by solve a problem that requires of health concepts. Saxon varsity team won 22 Science In the Physics Lab, teams Ashley Ayers and Emily quantitative data capture medals in 11 events. from the public Internet and demonstrate physics labora­ The following students Nyland. Second place in Remote the electronic organization tory skills related to selected scored in the first three places during the competi­ Sensing went to Scholtens and presentation of data in a topics. Practical Problem Solving graphical format. and Lenartz. tion on March 18. The Designer Genes prob­ lives up to its name as stu­ First place in Tower Earning second place in Ecology were Brittney Building was won by Mike lem requires students to dents solve practical science solve problems using their problems. Benjamin and Dan Lemon Rhoby. ■Q For Remote Sensing, Third place in Don’t Bug knowledge of genetics. Taking third place in The Disease Detective teams use maps and remote Fermi Questions were Sam . Me went to Amy DeMaagd technology sensing to event requires students to and Marissa Wieringa Scholtens and Lemon while ♦ It should be noted that apply principles of epidemi­ explain human land use pat­ the second place in Robot $ terns and the relationship of $ 1 Ramble went to Ashley Scholtens did double duty on ology to a published report 3 March 18 traveling from of a real-life health situation a region’s physical environ­ Lewis and Liz Ketchum Battle Creek to compete in or problem. This year’s ment to the cultural land­ I the Business Professional problem focused on diabetes. scape. Robot Ramble required In Don’t Bug Me, students Association competition in • Grand Rapids after finishing demonstrate knowledge of students to design and build his competitions in the taxonomic keys, habitats, a robot capable of performlife history and geographic ing certain tasks. Science Olympiad. QUESTIONS: ASK US... In the Rocks and Minerals Tim Shaw, the Thornapple distribution. • Ay area, students had to identify, To solve the Dynamic Kellogg head coach congrat­ ulates the team for their hard Planet problem, teams work describe, and classify variwork and credits the efforts at stations that display a vari­ ous specimens. For Scrambler the teams ety of earth science materials of the coaches who assisted undreds of thousands 06627881 the team. In addition to Shaw and related earth science design and build a mechani­ lof families are saving cal device which uses the coaches this year included .questions. > students money with Auto-Owners In Ecology, Shana McCrumb, Pat Pullen, answer questions involving I Tim Penfield, Marie Jasper, Insurance for their home and y Todd McCrumb and Matt content knowledge . and mobile home protection. Stop process skills in the area of Melvin. 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Tuesday, Saturday by appointment • 4 /authorized o c> k■ VACATION PLANNER • Not an agent of The Walt Disney Company or Its affiliates OOcvwy �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006 i Bowens Mills planning spring celebrations on 2 weekends , JM I—— i , ■ i ,, - 1 s - '-XT'- * Ci 1 r ft V '•Sri •s; L 1I I -- c* A• rfF Rif*: Tv - W. I •A r 1 • ‘■ “’’♦fl —- ’p , J « w J# Bv1 r I J I 0 I f SI ¥ / ft f ? FF.’* f A .5; -~1 ■ • e — — I -w * > -/ • <■ 1 #&■ •J -> 2< '■/l■ « -1 . -S- .- £ .—V 4 3 F * . -J I % < 8^- " 9 * < * • ? w— - *- ♦- 95 C ***-^*' I ** r >- r ■ I * X■ t1 r * : I r - -z ■me rf*.. Historic Bowens Mills will kick off its 2006 season with "The Celebration of Spring" from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 1, 2, 8 and 9. 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Bowens Mills co-owner Carleen Sabin said, "Spring has sprung" and "spring is in the air" are just a couple of the popular phrases people will hear this season. “With the coming of spring3 comes a new found sense of newness and rebirth of everything around us,” she said. “The leaves are starting to grow on the trees, the flowers begin to bloom all around us, and lambs, bunnies and chicks are bom.” The “Celebration of Sprin g" is intended to be a time when the whole family can enjoy an experience of "one on one time" with all of the furry little friends that springtime brings, and join in the other spring related activities of days gone by. There are live bunnies, baby chicks and other small animals for the children to Are You Ready for Spring? Carpets or Furniture need cleaning ? Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and ailergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! Does NOT over wet carpet preventing bacteria and mold growth Leaves absolutely NO residue so carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer Pet stain and odor removal X © 'CLEANPRO www. clean promi. com of West Michigan Inc. Woodworking demos take place April 1-2 & 8-9. Spinning demonstrations will be held at Bowens Mills. The Bowens Mills Gathering Place will be filled with live baby animals inside for all to see. Springtime children's and family photos by Bowens Mills Studios are The s I Bowens Mills will host sheep shearing demonstrations. REW J I •v- •» r frr i X-Jj *>■ * —w * ** - f r-v k . w •~r- .,■» - “* 4 X1 z Ji X- i « -■ '.U/ 1—* 7 & .♦ J ☆ .I ■ E s j r“* 5 * 1< 1 ■*- - EE/- < $ I i : P- r c:. A -i 3 I n 9 * It X % A* ■r - L y ■ > ___ *%_ ‘ t -• ft A V • i -J •i ’M3 r I ■ ft sy ». jrgww Ask about our Spring Special! 269-795-3486 i pet and snuggle. The Miller's Wife Store will be stocked with Easter baskets and springtime gifts, along with many other surprises for the guest to enjoy. Fiddle music will be per­ formed from 1 to 3 p.m. by the Swanson Family of Middleville, Tyler, age 12, Marissa, age 10, and Ryan, age 7. They have been per­ forming in public for years at assisted living facilities, churches for banquets and many other events, (ft As Bowens Mills Studios photographer, Sabin and her helpers will be on hand to take digital children's and family portraits, in three spring time studios. Portraits can be taken with or without live baby bunnies and lambs. There is no admission fee to the Gathering Place for "The Celebration of Spring." Tickets into the park are $2 a person. Inside the park there will be sheep shearing demonstrations, the Belgian draft horses will be on hand for wagon rides and the buildings in pioneer farm and historical park will be open. Historic Bowens Mills is second generation family owned by Owen and Carleen Sabin and operated as a state historic site. Their mission is to preserve the history of days gone by for future gen­ erations to learn from and enjoy. The location is two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park on Briggs Road near Gun Lake. Phone: 269-795-7530, web: www.bowensmills.com Caledonia FFA, Auto Value join efforts for fund-raiser by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia FFA chap­ ter has teamed with Auto Value of Caledonia for their newest fund-raiser - WIX Filters redemption. . Community members are asked to drop off WIX Filter box tops at Auto Value from now through April 15. For each box top redeemed, the FFA chapter will receive 25 cents. In addition, WIX Filters is four offering incentive bonuses of $1,000 each to chapters with the highest number of box tops redeemed per member and a bonus to the chapter with the highest percentage increase from the previous year. According to FFA chapter President Brady Fischer, "The funds we raise in this program are important to our chapter's programs, and we are encouraging everyone in the community to save their WIX Filters box tops for this fund-raiser. You can drop off filters at the Caledonia Auto Value or give them to an II FFA member. Since 1986, WIX Filters has contributed more than $475,000 to FFA chapters across the country by offering the box top raising fund program through the box top promotion. WIX Filters also offers four National FFA College Scholarships to FFA members pursuing degrees in agricultural mechanics through the National FFA Foundation. WIX Filtration Products Division is a part of Dana Corporation's . Automotive Aftermarket Group. WIX Filters' internet address is (www.wixfilters.com). Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manu- facturers and their related after markets. 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The •It world will be particularly exact percentage will depend "hot" - from an investment on a variety of factors, includ­ »!• point of view - at any given ing your risk tolerance, your time. The fact is that any one time horizon and your longgeographical area may lead term goals, And before you buy any the investment world one year, only to fall far down the foreign stocks, get some help. Most people don't have the list the next. And it's almost impossible to predict which time or expertise to really country will be up and which understand all the factors that will be down. Consequently, go into picking foreign you'll want to spread your investments. But a qualified international investment dol­ investment professional can lars among a variety of com­ help you make the choices panies, industries and coun­ that are appropriate for your individual needs. tries. You may get to visit many Special Risks to Consider International investing has different countries in the some benefits - but it carries future - but your investment some special risks, as well. dollars can start traveling Political or economic insta­ today. And with luck, they'll bility, along with changes in send you back more than a •a foreign currencies and inter- postcard. 2006 Edward Jones est rates, can affect the per- Foremost Insurance wins BBB 1VE tl 1 SMiviii I I FFUW rt$ lor K Ia i B I 7- -al 1'lif i’ll r r ■ On any given day, you could talk on a Samsung cell phone, watch a Sony televi­ sion, take a Bayer aspirin and eat a Nestle Crunch Bar. What do all these products have in common? They're all manufactured by companies based outside the United States. In fact, many of the goods and services you use are internationally based which gives you an idea of how many investment possi­ bilities there are in the wide world. Are you taking advan­ tage of these opportunities? If not, maybe it's time you expanded your investment horizons. After all, about half of the world's stock market is made up of non-U.S. compa­ nies. So if your portfolio lacks foreign companies, you are likely keeping out many industry leaders in a variety of market segments. Many foreign companies are among the ten largest within their respective industries, which include airlines, automobiles, banks, life and health insur­ ance, and food and commer­ cial products. Furthermore, international investing can help you diver­ sify your portfolio. If we enter a recession, many American companies may go through some rough times - and this might show up in their stock Business of Integrity Award by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Foremost Insurance was one of four companies to receive the first Better Business Bureau Business of Integrity Award at a recent BBB luncheon. Companies within the 37 county BBB’s service area were nominated throughout the year. After sending in their nominations, the com­ panies were judged on over­ all ethical practices portrayed by employee practices, ven­ dor and supplier practices, as well as the integrity shown in their marketing, advertising and community involvement. While Foremost Insurance received the award for the 1,000 plus employees cate­ gory, Grandville Printing in H *J* JC • at if *. t I < CI^L r M Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company * If ( I MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR b service. This service oriented position originates conventional mortgages throughout the bank’s market. Interviews mortgage loan appli­ cants. Works with customers to understand their lending needs and to explain loan options. Participates in business development activities with realtors, builders and developers. IH I Hastings City Bank is looking for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our team. We are a community bank established in 1886 and are dedicated to providing extraordinary customer I I Previous experience as a mortgage loan originator is required. I Existing11 realtor base preferred. I I We offer a competitive base salary plus commission. * I ■ Submit resume with salary history to: 9 Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F or e-mail to employment@hcb.us o o CHS band auction generates $22,000 by Kelly Lloyd Sta# Writer Great shopping, music and food all contributed to the success of the Caledonia Bands 2000 "Reach for the Stars" Auction. Announcer Dave VanPutten kept the evening moving along and on sched­ ule, as he continuously announced bid table closing times, highest bidders and raffle winners. . Sell with Ease, The Perkins Family, Fifth Third Bank, Twin Pine Farms, Double C Ranch, Gavin Chevrolet Buick Pontiac, and Friends of Caledonia Bands 2000 sponsored the bid tables, where auction partici­ pants gathered to inspect more than 325 items, includ­ ing various gift certificates, gift baskets, clothing, tools, bake goods, and jewelry. The shoppers eagerly waited for the closing bids of each table to find out if they were the highest bidders for their items. Auction attendees had a chance to try their luck by purchasing a key with hope of unlocking the lock for a Victoria’s Secret "Surprise," a senior portrait package or a custom 14k gold and gem­ stone pendant. Raffle tickets also were sold to those hop­ ing to win a Wilson "Killer Whale" Driver, DVD player, Opal earrings or foot massager. At 9 p.m., auctioneer Tim Zandbergen began the live auction, which was spon­ sored by WoodSource. The live auction included a pair of custom barstools, Whitecaps Skybox Suite and 15 tickets, three-month fami- Grandville received the award for- 100 to 999 Vos Dan employees, Construction of Ada received the award for 11 to 99 Morris and employees, Rockford Builders of received the award for 1 to I 10 employees. "We always like to recog­ nize a few of the many rep­ utable companies we have located within our region," said BBB Western President Ken VanderMeeden. "West I Michigan prides itself in the quality of life we have achieved, but the quality of the companies we have locat­ ed here is a big positive for the employees, vendors and customers of these compa­ nies. Too often we only hear about the negatives of busi­ ness leadership and it is rewarding for the BBB to be directly involved in recog­ nizing the positive contribu­ tions of these fine organiza­ tions." • • VanderMeeden continued, • "Companies of integrity exist throughout our region. We encourage the general public to proactively nominate reputable firms from their ,community on our website throughout the year. As our local winners are eligible for the CBBB’s International Torch Awards, our hope is to have a community be recog­ nized within the global martketplace as a business community of integrity." ly membership to YMCA, three-month membership to the MAC, guided pheasant hunt for two, a “Strike” con­ cert, walnut end tables, singed and numbered limited edition Jimmy Wright print and framing, one of a kind drum major throw, photogra­ phy package, CHS marching band at Ford Field Photo col­ lage, Detroit Tigers auto­ graphed portrait, theater seat­ ing, antique white wine cabi­ net, oak comer cabinet, solid pint country workstation, Disney park hopper tickets, autographed hockey puck, leap chair, Caledonia varsity football jersey, Detroit Red Wings jersey and, of course, Mr. Usher’s wallet, Mrs. Sowerby’s purse, and Mr. Raaymaker’s backpack. The evening ended with two large items on the auction f block. "Nehemiah," a yearling paint colt and a 1500 steer ready for market. Throughout the evening, auction guests enjoyed the music of the Duncan Lake Middle School jazz band, Kraft Meadows Middle School band and Caledonia High School jazz band. While listening to the band or waiting for the bids to fin­ ish, guests enjoyed snacks from the banquet, which included meatballs, sand­ wiches, fruits, vegetables, dessert and drinks. Auction Chairman Brian Hicks said the fund-raiser generated just over $22,000 for the bands. The top selling items were the steer, which sold for $1,250 and "Nehemiah," who was sold for $1,500. 02636314 Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. ■ 4f M 1 . 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She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1940. She was married to Robert J. Tolan on August 23, 1941. Mary retired from the Thornapple Kellogg High School after a long career as a librarian. She also served on the library board. Mary was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, and a member of the Quilt Club. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister doing kind deeds for her to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry call or the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. 7* •i • J. <£> -r X iMg G s *5 1 “‘fc-.-'t-fir ’ i. 1 I£ -C-L »» r > S; -- 4 8®1? i*-? • ,* . *- * • i" •• * -’ -t- c - J w -- ; X !1^£ i 5orc^ and * V,- abcfeH I sJ 1 - 1 S’ - . Cod — A 1 She is also survived by seven g reat-grandchildren and seven special nieces and nephews. r<C At her request cremation use TiMe has taken place and no serv­ M^Sek* ices or visitation will be held. a^d Interment Garfield Park Cemetery. rv c +hetij Memorial contributions in sA her name may be made to | iS < Whitneyville Bible Church j ripe W or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Zaagman Memorial Chapel. HUGE SA\HY4<3S ------- -■* Congratulating Katie Vanderwood on her DAR award are Nancy Bernson and Lisa Pietrak from the DAR and her mother Sue Vanderwood. MIDDLEVILLE - Hilda Chapel, age 93, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Chapel; her brothers, Samuel and Albert, and her sister, Bertha. She is survived by her daughter, Julie VanderMeulen; grandchildrem Rhonda Vandermeulen, Brenda (Brian) Cuddahee, Jeana VanderMeulen, Vicky (Jeff) Gates and Jody (Kevin) Stanfield; brother, George Rienstra. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used Foundation I Hilda Chapel Gwe a memorial that can go on forever... Community She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Tolan; her parents and a brother, Harry Williams. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning offi­ ciating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Public Library or a charity of your choice. by the Arrangements Home, Funeral Beeler Middleville. family and friends and enjoyed spending time with her loves ones. She is survived by chil­ dren, Lynn (Luana) Tolan ofMiddleville, Clare (Barbara) Tolan of Wayland, and Joyce (Mike) Hula of Bryan, Ohio; nine grandchil­ dren; 21 great grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (Bernard) Wieringa of Middleville and Arlene (Dick) Wilcox of Hastings; sister-in-law, Betty Williams of Haines City, Florida; and a brother-inlaw, Ray Tolan of Middleville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. _• f ■SiL '—** K ► -sr* <*i - - a >' • I • \ a* -Si JJ 05 Chevy Corvette 05 GMC 5500 Dump Truck Automatic, chrome wheels, 5400 miles. 04 Chevy Impala Duramax diesel, Allison auto., 4x4, 2300 mi. 32,000 miles. *51,995 $ rJ 500 $12,995 Thornapple Kellogg DAR essay winner Katie Vanderwood accepts a certificate, pin and check for $300 from Lisa Pietrak from the Sophie deMarsak Campau chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from February 13, 2006 •II approved as amended. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - ■» ;ills totaling $26,602.95 approved on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). TREASURER’S REPORT Accepted report. ■» COMMENT PUBLIC Comments from Lewis Persenaire, representing The National 24 Hour Challenge, and Brian Calley, candidate for Michigan State of House Representatives. Presentation to Francy Tobin and Chief Middleton by Lisa Shriner of the American Red Cross. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. Affirmed the action of the Planning Commission to deny RZ#37 ask­ ing to change zoning from AR to RR on Moe Road property on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (4 Ayes-Kelley, Schad, Buckowing, Harrison, 2 NaysVlietstra, Boysen, 1 AbsentEavey). Granted final approval to Rose of Sharon on motion by Boysen and second by Harrison (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved 5-year the Community Recreation Plan as presented on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). EMERGENCY SERVICES Approved the hiring of S. Ziegler, M. Haynes and A. Wolf, and rein­ statement of M. Wierenga to TTES on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved the promotion of D. Hess to Sergeant as recom­ mended on motion by Kelley and second by Schad (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved expense of $1365 for rehydrostatic testing of cylinders/airpacks and $1400 for mask testing on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved the purchase of Fire Zone Version 7 at a cost of $699 on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved the Fire Rescue Service contract between Thornapple Township and Irving Township, effective April 01, 2006 through March 31, 2009, on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Initiated a $100 fee for “No Transport” ambulance calls, and non-qualified TAPP services, effective April 01, 2006 on motion by Boysen and second by Schad (5 Ayes, 1 Nay-Kelley, 1 Absent). Wrote off balance. due on call #05-0795 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). OLD/NEW BUSINESS Changed the quarterly service rate to Duncan Lake Sewer System users from $100 to $125 on motion by Boysen and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Allowed unused sick time to accumulate from one fis­ cal year to next fiscal year for Township office employees on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 1 Nay-Schad and 1 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of minutes may be read at the Township Hall during * regular business hours. However, he also noted, "Sub regions have planned larger for numbers." Households will be smaller; the greatest amount of growth will occur in older age groups, most rapidly in the 55-85 age range. Shrinking income will also characterize the area. The bottom 25 percent of the population will average $23,000 a year in income; the middle will range from $23,000 to $46,000 annually, and the remaining 25 percent will average $26,000. Caledonia, which is in the South Belt area of the metro region, will experience a population growth of 20 per­ cent by 2030. (Assuming the projected growth rate of 20 percent is accurate, the infer­ ence is that the rate of growth in Caledonia will begin to decline. A declining growth rate could have sig­ nificant implications for infrastructure needs.) Bowman concluded his presentation by emphasizing that zoning ordinances need to be looked at, that streets need to be scaled to develop­ ment such as matching up street types to developments. An inventory of local natural CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes a The March 1, 2006 meeting minutes for the Charter Township Board of Trustees which was approved March 15th, is posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on, the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06627622 ATTENTION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT RESIDENTS The Council of the Village of Freeport will hold a public hearing on April 10, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Hall All Purpose •It Room, to hear input and vote on the new Village of Freeport Parks, Sidewalks and Recreation Ordinance. The purpose of said proposed Ordinance are to regulate and protect the public health, safety and general welfare be establishing regulations relating to the operation, control and management of the village park, sidewalks, and recre­ ational areas owned by the Village of Freeport, Barry County, •II Michigan; and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in con­ flict therewith. A copy of this proposed Ordinance will be available for viewing in the Freeport District Library and the Village Office. Yvonne M. Aspinall Village of Freeport •It Village Clerk 06627628 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 11, 2006 COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM, AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 06-04-04, PARCEL ID. NO. 08-16-019-007-40; A REQUEST BY TERRY AND JENNIFER BOYINK FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD FRONTAGE SETBACK TO 25’ AT 2004 ARCHWOOD DRIVE, WAYLAND, ML 2. ZBA 06-04-05, PARCEL ID NO. 08-16-115-001-00. A REQUEST BY JOHN H. TRYGIER FOR A VARIANCE ON THE ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY ON THE NORTH AND A VARIANCE FROM THE MAXI­ MUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF 14’ TO ALLOW FOR DORM­ ERS ON THE BUILDING AT 11696 BARLOW LK; MIDDLEVILLE, ML 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING. Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi­ viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORE­ SAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). GERALD DUPONT, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 06627668 features can identify areas off-limits to development. Future development may be geared to town centers and walkable communities — developments featuring both residential and business activities. Commission Planning Chairman Archie Warner opened the discussion, ask­ ing, "Rural character versus denser development — how can you help us there?" responded, Bowman "First, (identify) what lands are off limits. Second, an inventory of where utilities are and put development there. Communities tend to take too large an area and put in a holding area. They get into trouble there. Be more careful where R-l (rural res­ idential) and R-2 (rural resi­ dential medium density) areas are." Walter Bujak, member of the Planning Commission and township trustee, noted that R-l and R-2 develop­ ments feature cul-de-sacs. "There’s not much support in conservative government setting for increased densi­ ty," he observed. Referring to a proposed development based on a more flexible approach to density, he continued, "Zonin doesn’t allow it. People already here don’t want that flexibility." "We’re caught between trying to use some of the concepts you’ve been talking about and a conservative side saying, ‘Don’t make any changes. Leave it the way it is,’" he concluded. Bowman responded, "Need to rethink the way community is built." Bujak, commenting on infrastructure, said, "The mindset says, ‘Master plan should drive development.’" Again. Bowman replied, "Once the infrastructure is in place, residential will follow; also schools." __ • Duane Gunnink, commis­ sion member, said, "We have to deal with what we’ve got. Hard to move landowners in your direction. The ideas are great — we're cookie cutter now." He continued. "We are in the era of lots of individ­ ual landowners instead of a few large landowners." Ric Parent, commission member, asked, " Can you define agricultural preserva­ tion at the regional level?" "We focused on Fruit Ridge (north of Grand Rapids) and helped secure transfers of development rights," answered Bowman. Gunnink re-entered the discussion, commenting, "Caledonia is used to getting from here to there (a refer­ ence to M-37). My goal is to have people who live here work here." Bowman said, "We have a Kellogg grant to analyze where some of these activi­ ties could occur in the South Belt area." Warner, picking up on the M-37 corridor, asked, "What can you do to help us lobby M-DOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) to improve M-37?" Bowman suggested that going through the Grand Council Metro Division Transportation might be an appropriate avenue. During the public comperiod following ment Bowman's presentation, Bill Bravata, former township trustee and local builder, commented, "There is real rigidity at the township level. The process should be more dynamic to flex. What is your opinion?" Bowman responded, "Flex is difficult; long-term resi­ dents you can achieve flexi­ bility. A transitory popula­ tion makes hard to do." Robb Munger, DuRay Development and an expo­ nent of architect Rick Harrison’s ideas, focused on walkability, saying, "Lots of developments — there is no way to get there without going down a busy road." Bowman's response drew a distinction between recre­ ational walking and func­ tional walking. (The differ­ ence is between walking for fun and walking for a specif­ ic purpose such as to get to a specific place; for example, many residents of the Village of Caledonia can walk from their homes to the Caledonia Village Centre or from Glen Valley Estates to the Caledonia Crossings retail area.) Tonwship ManagerPlanner David Zylstra, par­ ticipating as a member of the audience, noted, "There is a study on residential develop­ ment. Most growth should occur in already urbanized areas. What is an urbanized area?" Bowman answered that definitions had been estab­ lished by the Census Bureau and an area served by Grand Rapids water and sewer is urbanized. (Essentially the availability of public water and sewer is a key ingredient for urbanization.) Zylstra added, "Infill makes sense rather than leapfrogging. I'm glad to see the Metro Council is taking this stance." Warner thanked Bowman for his presentation before throwing the discussion open to commissioners’ com­ ments. & Z). brfl J? Bujak observed, "It is •a important to provide some insight for the future even if we make no changes. Take a look at the future and pro­ vide feedback for the next group. (His remark refers to the next revision of the mas­ ter plan that will take place in 2011.)" Parent said, "You raised and waved my flag for me on interconnectivity. (A consis­ tent concern for him has been the lack of connectivity between adjacent and/or nearby developments.)" He also supports having the and Parks Recreation Committee think about parks, trails, and recreational activities in line with a natu­ ral features inventory. Leilani VanLaar, commis­ sion member, said, "I want to thank the CBA for bringing speakers to give us a vision. I see it (revision of the master plan) as more than a ‘tweak­ ing.’ Balancing long-term residents with what is com­ ing." In other business, the commission tabled the con­ tract zoning proposal sug­ gested by FMJ Partners, Inc. No representative of the company was present. & Jl! 'J <4 t II* *• Lp*1 5* IRVING I TOWNS! IP FT i Synopsis Irving Township Budget/Regular meeting March 8, 2006 All board members present. Several guests present. Approve to adopt maximum allowable millage rate. Approved budget for 20062006. Amended current years budg­ et. Approved road improvements as recommended by the Road Commission, Fire, Commissioners, Cemetery and Library reports given. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Approved bills to be paid. •It. Approved contract with TTES for 3 years. The board regretfully accepted Supervisor resignation. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by: Kathee Pierce, Supervisor 0662858 r PUBLIC * For Sale by the Village of Middleville Vacant Parcel of Land • Near Bender Rd. and W. Main Intersection The Village of Middleville is receiving sealed bids for a vacant par­ cel of land. The property is described as a parcel of land 66 feet » fronting on Bender Rd and 442 feet deep (subject to survey) Middleville, Michigan until 6:00 p.m. April 11, 2006 at which time they will be publicly opened and tabulated by the Village Council Property Committee who will then make a recommendation to the I Village Council at their regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Interested bidders must submit a sealed bid addressed to: Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Michigan 49333 titled, “Vacant Parcel Bid." In addition, each bidder must have a written statement as to what their use of parcel will be and how that use will benefit the citizens of Middleville. Each bid must also contain a 5% of bid bond or cashiers check made out to the Village of Middleville. The Village Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and or all bids and to award the bid in the best interest of the Village of Vi •I Middleville as determined by the Council. Ron M. Howell Village Manager I •4 �1 The Sun and News. Middleville, March 28, 2006/ Page 13 a BBB warns of new phishing scam Another phishing email message is now making its way to consumers purporting to be from the Internal Revenue Service. Don't be mislead by the email's use of the Internal Revenue Service website logo or the senders email address of admin@irs.gov or just the fact that the information is from the “IRS.” ATTENTION VILLAGE OF sj $ FREEPORT RESIDENTS There will be a special Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, March 29,2006 at 6:30 pm in the village hall. Public is welcome to attend. 06627876 G * Irving Township Residents lik. J® .'M Applications for Irving Township supervisor are now being accepted. Please send applications to Irving Township, attention Carol Ergang, 3425 Wing Road, Hastings, MI 49058 no later than April 10, 2006. is. Interviews will be held during the regular township meeting on April 12th at 7:00 P.M. Attendance will be required at that meeting for all Vi! interested candidates. 5S ES The preferred candidate will: • • • • I Have access to the internet and e-mail literate Have working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications Be knowledgeable in electronic filing Be able to conduct meetings; good verbal and written communica­ tion skills • Be knowledgeable in preparing budgets • Have schedule availability to attend evening fire department board . meetings as necessary 06627885 . 1 *mTKjl • 1 It Q| ■‘rias -1 assise; M B* •t •>_ Without official toll EMIESwar: 1 I St’ JLH’SS ui *? nerois ■ acta! ]ta5; r. 7*2* li* ’Win jj to® J The actual Internal Revenue Service does not use email to request person­ al, tax, or financial data. 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Public Notice B B The Better etter Business consumers reminds to always know who you are dealing with before provid­ ing any personal information and offers these tips to con­ sumers to help protect your financial accounts: • If you get an e-mail that warns you, with little or no notice, that an account of yours will be shut down unless you reconfirm your billing information, do not reply or click on the link in the e-mail. Instead, contact the company referenced in the e-mail using a telephone number or web site address you know to be genuine (that appears on a billing state­ ment. for instance). • Avoid e-mailing personal and financial information. If you have determined the web site to be legitimate and do decide to submit federal information for the “lock”. icon on the browser's status bar. It signals that your infor­ mation is secure during transmission. • Review your credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them to determine whether there are any unauthorized charges. If your statement is late by more than a couple of days, call your credit card company or bank to confirm your billing address and account balances. • If you believe you have been scammed, report the suspicious activity to the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) and the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov). PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE RELATIVE TO DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND (DWRF) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE 2006 WATER SYSTEM PROJECT PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Township of Yankee Springs will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed improvements to the existing water system in Yankee Springs Township. Michigan for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. THE HE.AR1NG WILL BE HELD ON: DATE: TIME: PLACE: Tuesday. April 25, 2006 (Note This New Date! Changed I from April 17, 2006) I 6:00 PM Local Time I Yankee Springs Township I Township Hall I 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Michigan 49333 I I • The purpose of the proposed project is to update and improve the water system for Township water customers and to comply with the State of Michigan Administrative Consent Order to reduce arsenic levels below 10 parts per billion, the new U.S. EPA standard. The S3 I I I I Project Plan has been amended to include a wider array of alterna- I tives to comply with the proposed standard. The lowest Present I Worth cost alternative (the preferred alternative) is Construction of Two New Wells and Wellhouse. The Project Plan Compares this pre­ ferred alternative with other alternatives including construction of a treatment system at a similar capital cost yet higher operational cost. Impacts of the proposed project will include minor service interrup­ tion. improved system reliability and drinking water with low | arsenic concentrations. The total estimated Project Cost for the pre­ ferred alternative is $560,000 to be paid over a 20-year period. Rates are expected to increase by approximately $17.00 per month for the average household customer. Copies of the amended Project Plan will be available for public inspection at the following location: YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 • • If you have questions, or would like to submit a written statement for the Public Hearing Record, call or write: Mr. Robert Monroe, Manager GUN LAKE Sewer and Water Authority 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Phone: 269.672.5588 Written comments will be entered into the public hearing records of the Project Plan if received prior to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 19. 2006. All envelopes must be clearly labeled as “DWRF - Public Hearing for 2006 Water System Project Plan”. — Township of Yankee Springs Mr. Al McCrumb, Township Supervisor 06627666 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA published in your newspaper, COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN 41 ® W0 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17,2006, at 7:00 p.m„ the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ver Meulen & Associates for the rezoning of lands commonly described as approximately 7777 Whitneyville, from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District, and such public hearing will also be held for the purpose of considering an application by Ver Meulen & Associates for a planned Mineral Removal j. >* TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS * its®5 this may be all the information you get. (PMR) permit for lands that are proposed to be rezoned to the PMR District. The lands proposed for rezonrezon­ ing to the PMR District and with respect to which the PMR permit has been requested, are legally described 't*1 k « as follows: The South 330.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan except the East 760.00 feet thereof. Public notice is also hereby given that on the same date and at the same time the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing considering the application of Ver Meulen & Associates for a renewal of a Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) permit for lands which are subject to Kent County Circuit Court Orders allowing mineral removal for lands legally described as follows; The Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, except the East 920 feet of the South 90 acres thereof. Also except the South 390 feet thereof, also, except the South 1097 feet of the West 1440 feet thereof, also, except that Currently and historically, it is the responsibility of government to publish public and legal notices here in Michigan s newspapers. newspapers Facts concerning court actions, government bids, zoning changes, tax increases, and legislative proposals are all published here. In fact, it's the law serving your right to know; informed of events and important assuring that you are information affecting your life and community. part thereof described as: commencing at a point 390 feet North of the center of said section, thence West 1200 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line; thence North 32 feet, thence southeasterly to the point of beginning and except that part thereof described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 0°00 East 60.00 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 0°00’ East 664.0 feet; thence North 88°57’30” West 797.0 feet; thence North 2°45’45” East 651.25 feet; thence South 89°55’36” East 765.50 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the East 33.0 feet thereof. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed rezoning of the lands to the PMR District and with respect to the requested PMR permit for excavation, removal, and pro­ cessing of mineral material from the above-described lands. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance be reviewed by interested persons during Township office hours. Written comments concerning the may'______ requested rezoning and PMR permit may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, —— ■ ■ ■■ JVYfVffl MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS, INC. The marketing affiliate of the Michigan Press Association — — — ■■ ■■■ .-1— —- gfl M fWFMi MICHIGAN FRESS ASSOCIATION Public Notices in Newspapers. Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your Door. up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: March 23, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06627670 < I < 4 �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville March ?8 2006 TK 7th-grade writers concoct o wn legends b, Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jolynnc Dobson’s and Mary McLellan's seventh grade classes at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School have been exploring legends this year, and recently students have tried writing their own. The entries have ranged from flesh eating bananas, mysterious ghosts, help from scary old men. vanishing hitchhikers, one based on the Loch Ness monster and even one discussing the effect of Coca Cola on Pop Rocks. Lexi Scnsiba relates a tale of a bully whose stomach explodes after he “crunches Pop Rocks and chugs his Coke* Jake Parks invents a crusty old sailor named Peter Joe C onley as he writes his leg­ end about the Loch Ness Monster. warning “we have not proven that it exists: then again, we haven't prosen that it doesn’t..** Parks detail of “Scurvy Joe rowing tn the Creaky Clover with a wrecked boat and an amazing story of a monster” gives his legend impact. Brandon Wiercnga writes about that fear of women driving into a gas station alone late at night in his leg­ end “Choices. Choices.” What is scarier, the fear that you will run out of gas alone in the dark or an ugly old man who wants you to go into (he gas station where you stop, or is it perhaps the danger you don't sec which makes you THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our Hometown Charitable Organization MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. faint? Wierenga is a character in Dominic Bierenga s story “The Vanishing Hitchhiker.” which certainly gives his tale vensimilitude. Like several of the other stories the smell of fresh blood and a scary feeling is part of this legend. Tom Pelli writes a story in the first person as a man looking back after an ex perience from 50 )ears earlier r in the story “The Phantom on Mansion Granite Peninsula.” “I shall now retell the story of the most frightening experience in my life, so you are aware of the perils you may face." The legend of the phantom mansion is that on the night of the first new moon in September a mansion to house the dead mysteriously appears on the Granite Peninsula and stays for one week. Two of the legends arc printed in their entirety and accompany this article: Flesh Eating Bananas by Nicki Humphrey I leaped into bed with my favonte fluffy stuffed dog and as soon as my head hit the pillow I was fast asleep. Little did I know that I wouldn't get a good night’s sleep. Suddenly 1 drifted into a weird mysterious dream. It was of my twin sister For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville. 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Immediately, 1 was into another mysterious dream. Weird, it was of mv sister again. Only this time, she was in the bathroom scream­ ing in pain. A red rash cov­ ered her body. Big boils began appearing. They would get so big that they would pop sending ooze all over the bathroom. Her flesh was failing off and disap­ pearing right before her eyes leaving behind muscle and her screaming in pain. It was even on her face. My mother opened the door to see why she was screaming, but when she did a stench came out of the bathroom. It smelled like something died and was rot­ ting away. Michelle finally came out of the bathroom and what I saw will horrify me for the rest of my life. She was covered with the rash but that wasn't all of it. Most of her skin was gone leaving nothing but her mus­ cle and blood. That is when I jerked awake not wanting to see anymore. I looked at the clock but it was only 2:59. I groaned and rolled over not wanting to go back to sleep. So I rolled out of bed and went to get my pink slippers with monkeys on them that I had gotten last Christmas from my sister. All of a sudden I got hit with a cold blast of air that came in from my open win­ dow. I ran over and shut it gently so not to wake any­ body. I snatched up my robe from the floor and went over to my computer hoping somebody would be on so that I could talk to them. I doubled that they would, but maybe because it was a Friday night. After I turned on the com­ puter I gasped in horror. There were popup every• where. They went like this. Warning there is a flesh eat­ ing bacteria on the loose. If vou have eaten a banana in the last 2 days I would go to the doctors immediately. If y ou see this message contact your friends and family before it is too late. There is bacteria that somehow got into the banana tree, then it got into our supply of bananas. Now w ho ever eats a banana the disease w ill get into there body and begin to eat their flesh If you gel a rash, rush as fast as you can to the hospital, where you will not have to wait. You will be treated immediately. If you can't get to the hospi­ tal w ithin an hour we suggest that to slow down the spread­ ing that you bum the area with a rash. I was almost finished reading when a shriek pierced the air. Let me tell you it wasn't your average scream it was one that could pierce you ear drum. I jumped up and ran toward the sound to my horror it was Michelle she was standing in front of the mirror just like my dream. But this lime I wasn't about to let this turn out like my dream. I ran to the computer hit print. Then I ran to my parent’s door a yelled to my mom to gel up and gel the car started. She woke up in about two sec­ onds and asked what was wrong. ’ I'll explain later, just gel the car started and I'II be out in a minute. This could be a life or death situation." I barked. "Do hurry." I scampered out of my parent’s room and down our bright while hallway in my bedroom. I grabbed the sheet off the printer in a great hurry and stuffed it into my robe pocket. By now I was starting to get frantic. I sprinted out of my room and to my relief mother was starting to start the car, but soon ran back in when my sister started screaming again. I grabbed both of them and dragged them to the car. To my horror w hen I look my hand off my sister it was covered with oozy red blood that was still warm. Yelling at my mom to start driving and if she didn't I was. I tried to comfort my sister but nothing worked. About thirty minutes later, which seemed more like hours we finally arrived at the hospital. By this time I had more of my sister s blood on me. We rushed into the lobby, a doctor rushed us into a emer­ gency room. My mom want­ ed to know it was then I remembered the piece of paper stuffed in my pocket, pulled it out and handed it to my ar mother, 11 It was from the banana she ate earlier." I said through sobs. I'he tears started stream­ ing down my face. I cried until I had no water left in my body. I took a nice warm shower on the floor mv sister was on. When I got out they said my sister had passed out and they didn’t think she would ever wake up again. I started crying all over again. That night I slept next to my sister. What she said I will never forget. "How can I thank you. you saved my life. The doctors said I will make a full recov­ ery with lots of scars. Just because you got me here in time. Thank you." She moaned and fell asleep. We brought her home the next month where she did make a full recovery. Although she still has lots of scars. She has never eaten a banana since that day. 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When she finally found the room she was looking for, she carefully pulled the children’s warm wool blan­ kets over their arms and set their alarms to make sure they woke up at exactly 9 a.m. All of the sudden the phone rang. Figuring it was Hl just the parents, she picked up. n Hello," Christy spoke. There was no answer. "Is anyone■ there?" Still there, was no answer except for the sound of frightfully heavy breathing on the other end of the line. Petrified, Christy hung up without saying savins another W»J V' n Must have been a word prank caller," she thought < 1 * — then returned to her movie. Ten minutes later the phone rang again. Shakily she managed to ?qe*isfej; % Stir.;, ' get out, "H... hello?" ' ir./ There was crack crackling on the phone then a deep ‘S Will' det voice, like none she ever " ^'tieve heard ,'It b V' oc VpH "Did von asked, you che< check on the ~M«likl children?" This didn’t seem like a prank call. Swiftly, she ran ‘■r up to the children’s bedroom with the phone in her hand. -i., The children, Susan and « ” «itt:i I Kurt, were gone. By the an Ss ■w ® § .S' ’»,. ” JS' *S2 V w.‘>idS i; ■ tx? 5 I looks of the scene there was much trouble. Blankets, pil­ lows and teddy bears were scattered all over the place. Through the phone came screams for their mother’s help, from the seven and eight year olds. "What have you done with them!?" Christy shrieked. The phone went blank. He had hung up. Christy did the only thing she could do, she called the police. "Hello, Middleville Police Department. How may I help you?" "I need you to track some­ one down. Someone took Kurt and Susan!" Christy yelped. "I need you to calm down Miss." Suddenly the deep voice returned and this time not on the phone. It now commanded, "Put that phone down! NOW!" Terrified Christy lowered the phone. Rapidly she turned around and saw the man. He was tall, muscular and was covered in black « • • clothing. H What do you want?!" Without answering the man grabbed her arm and threw her down the stairs. Her arm was now broken and she had landed at the chil­ dren’s feet. The once playful children’s eyes were now filled with fright. With noth­ ing other than instinct, Christy clutched their arms and ran outside. They made it half way to her rusty old car before the man leaped in front of them, drew his knife 2a«ss Athlete of the week dkanceM RsMm K H jp' !■ *:i r b uta ntai s h « wj I ?I ta Ik it i a uw Ataktaf V ii riiiiBi! M 1 j'Bil » ar i e tot I > IB 5821s ® _______________________ The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi 1-800-443-5253 Agency V _ a A A A A ■■ * ■■ * 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE L« «J 11 Thornapple Kellogg's Chaney Robinson was a part of two of the Trojan's three championship per­ formances last Tuesday at Grand Valley State University. Robinson, a senior, won the 400-meter dash in 1 minute 2.02 seconds and ran the first leg of the Trojans' victorious 1600-meter relay team. * - I TK Girls’ Track and Field Well, you know and what happened next. •I»I« The bodies of the three innocent people weren't found until the following year when a hunter found remains in the bushes. Although the bodies were found the killer wasn't. Twenty years later in September 2004, a man named John was collecting rare plants in the w •IMis near the run down haunted old mansion. It was an unusually hot evening and it was start­ ing to get dark. John was crabby, tired, and stressed. He was heading back to his red hot jeep he had just got a week ago. Passing the old deserted mansion he smelled a foul odor. This was an odd smell of decaying animals. Somehow it had replaced the smell of daises from earlier that day. The smell caught his attention, and John looked up to see the most ter­ rifying sight. Three white ghostly figures were floating across the lawn screaming the shrillest screams he ever heard. Frozen, John just stood there in awe of the ghosts. As soon as he came to his senses he dashed for his jeep. In the corner of his eye he saw the white blob screaming and floating straight towards him. John tripped and jumped back up. It was too late. The ghosts grabbed his gray cotton shirt and were dragging him towards the home. Somehow John struggled free from their grip and sped off in his jeep. He was never the same since. Of course my friends and I never believed this story for one second. That is until we went to go find out for our­ selves. It all started one evening while celebrating my 13th B-day. 1 was the youngest in our group, so my •»J0 in»’ MF* I (tfp1 dto' ito 10 06627677 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Call anytime lot Sun & News classified ads party just had to be the best. Once I heard this legend we decided to camp out in the yard of this house and maybe roast marshmallows and tell scary stories. We were also going to go in the house exactly at 10:30 when the phone calls began. It was 6 pm and everyone was there. After devouring a delicious meal my mom pre­ pared, my dad drove us to the haunted house. He gave me the family's cell phone and said Erica's mom, next door, would take us in if it got too cold outside. We all waved goodbye and set up for camp. My tent I just got from Kylie was bright orange and had a ghost along the side. I checked the time. It was "Taylor!" We pried the already 10:30. A breeze came along and gave the door open to see Taylor campsite a maple sugar being dragged up the stairs. scent. When I informed the Then Ashley raced up the girds what time it was we steps and yanked Taylor out went in the huge house. of Christy's ghostly grip. Brittany was the first to Christy was heading towards • them once more. notice the awkward smell. 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Third place finishers from TK were Mark Allen (75), Joey Fox (95), Keith Olsen (125), Brett Baker (167), and irandon Loft (185). Placing fourth for TK were Grant Weenie (80) and Nick Tape at (145). Wrestlers from the TK ‘Black' squad who also placed were Evan El Iso worth and Zack Debary. Ellsworth was fourth at 100 pounds and Debary se.cond at 185. Overall the young Trojans had a very successful season with a final dual meet record of 12-1. The wrestlers also took top honors at the Millcreek Team Tournament with wins over Rockford North 81-19, Rockford East 96-6, Newhall 75-18 and Millcreek 96-3. Earlier in the season the wrestlers placed third overall in a 16-team tournament at Allegan. /Ji The Thornapple Kellogg bench looks on during the middle school conference tournament at TK on Saturday, March 18. 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Shelbyville, Ml 49^44 11456 I 1 -888-GUN-LAKE WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 28, 2006 Trojans take three titles on track's opening day ✓ to I —~ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team needs to have just the right kind of athletes for coach head Tammy Benjamin to enroll it in the Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Laker Challenge. “If we have good sprint­ ers and experienced girls in the field events we'll come here,” said Benjamin Tuesday after the indoor competition at GVSU. “It’s fun to let those kids come and compete, and if we can get some of our less experi­ enced kids out and get them some experience before the first real competition that’s great too.” The Trojans did more than just compete, they won three of the 13 events, going up against other Class A and B schools from around the area. Senior Chaney Robinson won the 400-meter run in I minute 2.02 seconds, junior Rebecca Winchester won the 800-meter 800-me ter run in 2:28.06, and that pair teamed up with senior Kersta Gustafson and freshman Emma Ordway to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:18. “We won three events here. That's unheard of. There are a lot of good Class A schools here,” said Benjamin. In the final event of the day, the 1600-meter relay, Winchester even did her best to level the playing field a little bit. On the final hand-off, Winchester the caught heel of Gustafson who’s shoe went flying off a few steps down the track. The Trojan foursome of Winchester, Robinson, Gustafson, and Ashley many strong leaders, all the way down, that everyone is ready to go, said go/'” Gustafson. “Everyone's on the same page. I think the younger girls are starting to know how good they can do too.” The Trojans are off until next Wednesday when they host their own Co-ed relays in Middleville. The O-K Gold Conference season begins April 13 when TK hosts Caledonia. “This year will just be a ' dog fight (in the O-K Gold),” said Benjamin. “Hamilton is coming in as the defending O-K Blue champs, South Christian is always tough. I think Caledonia has some ath­ letes. I think we've got something like 15 state placers coming back in our league from last year, which is just unbelievable.” Hamilton and Wayland were the only other O-K Gold schools competing at GVSU Tuesday. The only championship for either team came in the 1600meter run, which Wayland junior Jessica Armstrong won in 5:19.88. ■4^ *V-2 - At ^3 <5 t i ■ ft ih Thornapple Kellogg’s Melanie Truer is urged forward by Trojan assistant coach Greg Flaska during the 1600-meter run Tuesday at Grand Valley State University, (Photo by Brett Bremer) VanderMeer set an O-K Gold record in the event last year and won a region­ al championship. Even a lost shoe couldn't slow down the Trojans. “It was fun to get out there,” said Gustafson. “Everyone had a good start. I was fired up and so was everyone else.” Gustafson is part of a Trojan senior class that’s expecting a big year. They helped TK win the O-K Gold Conference as sopho­ mores, and finished runnerup to South Christian a year ago. “That class has been cashing the paychecks ever since they stepped in as freshmen,” said Benjamin. Gustafson set the school record in the pole vault last year by clearing 8-9. She just missed the medals in the event Tuesday. In. her first attempts of the new season she cleared 8-6 and placed seventh. The top five in each event earned medals; TK won four medals. Gustafson placed third in the 200-meter run with a time of 27.61 seconds. Freshman teammate Danielle Rosenberg wasn’t too far behind her in the event with a time of 28.2. TK's top performance a year ago at GVSU was by then junior Jessica Flaska, who was second in the 50meter hurdles. 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Four Caledonia board of education candidates introduced at meeting by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Four of the six candidates •II for two open school board positions in next month’s election were officially intro­ duced at last Tuesday night's Board Caledonia of Education meeting. Interim Superintendent Jerry Phillips introduced Walt Fish and Randy Wilcox, along with incum­ bents Ken Yonker and Bernard Nagel. Not present at the meeting were Pat Johnson and Brad Walbridge. Fish told the audience he the within has lived jjrrl Wl 101 )i1iwq oinob ix«ub •jinl rm I. 1lnV/ rwhV/ iinsri odi u. ?znrtol iidUW ririH Mfl Caledonia school district for •II about nine years and has been actively involved in the schools, following the levels of his children. Fish has one •II child still in school and another who recently gradu­ ated. Fish said he “looks for­ ward to serving on the school board." Wilcox announced he was been married to his wife, Danielle, for 17 years and has three children in the school system: Randi a soph­ omore, Daniel a freshman, and Taylor an eighth-grader. Wilcox said he has “enjoyed living in Caledonia since moving here in 1992 and has gotten to know quite a few people and looks forward to serving on the board.’’ Johnson, Representing who was in Hawaii, was Dave Price. Price informed the audience that Johnson has been a member of the community for a long time and he feels Johnson has the criteria needed to be on the school board. Nagel, who has been on the Caledonia board for 20 years, said he “still enjoys being on the board and wants to continue to represent Caledonia.’’ Nagel informed he has four children, all of Caledonia PTO ex-treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement A by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia Elementary School’s former PTO treas­ urer, Kristi Mucha, pleaded guilty in Kent County Circuit Court last week to stealing more than $20,000 from the school's PTO funds. Last December, Mucha, 33, was arrpsted and charged with embezzle­ ment, a felony charge that could cost Mucha up to three times the amount charged and up to 10 years in jail. The arrest came after Elementary Caledonia School’s Principal Randy Rodriguez received a phone 1D I ortae •TOW llwg ni iD ilnop moil zbnul bJ I •’ jnim bluoj writ igwh Icq ni troluD □orb/ ItiboR call from a bank officer informing him there wasn’t enough funds in the PTO account to cover the deposited check for the new playground equipment. After further investiga­ tion by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, it was discovered that Mucha may have embezzled up to $38,000 from the account. The exact dollar amount was unclear due to Mucha repaying some of the money back into the account prior to the charges. According to Mucha's attorney, Jeffery Crampton, many of the checks written for Mucha or cash reim- whom graduated from CHS, and two grandchildren. Yonker. who is finishing his first term on the board, has two sons graduating this year and a daughter in third grade. Yonker said he “wants to continue his posi­ tion on the board to help make tough decisions so that his daughter can enjoy going to school in Caledonia.’’ Phillips announced Walbridge was unable to attend the board meeting because he was taking a test in his master's program. Phillips forwarded that Walbridge sent best regards. . Tuesday evening's meeting, the board: • Following the recom­ mendation by Phillips, approved extending all of the contracts. administrative excluding the superintendent position, from July 1, 2006. through June 30. 2008. All of the contracts are subject to annual renewal by (he Board of Education at the end of the first year following a satis­ factory evaluation. Added to the administrative staff is the position of principal for Early Duncan Lake Childhood Center. Jane I Switzer advanced from the center's coordinator to the In other business at last principal. of position Kraft Additionally, Meadow's Middle School Principal Brian Leatherman’s continuation of contracted services with Professional Contract Management. Inc. also was renewed for the 2006-2007 school year. • Approved the hiring ot Rick Hapner for the junior varsity baseball coach posi­ tion and Bart Brower for the freshman baseball coach position. Loren Slager advanced from the custodial aide position to a Class I See meeting, pg. 2 Middleville Village hires new lawyers bursements were for “legiti­ mate expenses." “We went through all the documents, but the records aren't really the best," he said.” Unfortunately, when you're the treasurer, it's hard to say anything about it." During the March 30 sen­ tencing. Crampton expects Kent County Circuit Judge Donald Johnston to order Mucha to repay the money, and the prosecutors to rec­ ommend no jail time. When she isn't receiving radiation treatments for her cancer, Mucha is working toward repaying the school for the funds in question. * A ^chig^ *1 * V5 u J c. ■ * li/ ■ Cm I1 kfl i r<;. Op ’ K . ■ K?z ■ ■ft*— r- # Attorney Jennifer Schans-Carter said goodbye to members of the Village of Middleville Council on March 28. She is moving out of state. Council presented her with a cake following the meeting. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Construction begins on Crane Road oO The barrels are ready to be placed, the warning signs await the start of construc­ tion to improve the quality of Crane Road. Work is scheduled to begin this week and water and sewer lines and and improved road service. The $263,000 will include new awarded to Dan Valley Construction which will be close to the project contract was since its Middleville facility is at the corner of Crane Road and Grand Rapids Street. Construction should take about 6 weeks to complete the almost 1000 feet of pave- I 9(17 i o! noil tom lliw 9617100 ii eonia ntenoD tnem —• •• 4* K K V U U U U 4. w w*. w The jokes were flying last Tuesday night after the Middleville Village Council meeting that it took more than three men to replace one woman. Village Attorney Jennifer Schans-Carter attended her final council meeting March 28 after announcing she is moving to Indiana where her husband has a new job. The village, meanwhile, has Mika. approved hiring Myers. Beckett and Jones to supply legal services. Hourly costs are significantly higher but the village also has expe­ rience with the firm. Lead lawyer for the vil|ager be will Mark VanAllsburg, whose hourly rate is $185 an hour, about $80 more per hour than Schans-Carter. The village also wjl have the expertise W fa, K * *> * •> •* <• ( k t <<< ■V of Jim White and Mark Nettleton, who attended the meeting with VanAllsburg. The council will decide when it is necessary to have a lawyer present at council meetings. Mika, Myers, Beckett and Jones have pledged to work to keep costs under control. In other business, the council agreed to contract with SLC meter service for new water meters at a cost of $105,592. It will take several months for this project to be completed, but should enable much more timely readings. See village, pg. 2 In This Issue... • TK business student qualifies for nationals • CHS orchestra rates high at state festival • Middleville apartments mold problems surface • Several Trojans make rosters on All-County sports teams �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 / Meeting, continued from page 1 custodian. • Accepted Cindy Gless’s resignation as the varsity dance team coach. • Received an update on the state of the buildings” the during ’’Interested Citizens” portion of the meeting from teachers’ union representative Trish Lulich. Lulich reported it has been a great year for both of the middle Kraft schools, Meadows and Duncan Lake. She said the split into two different buildings has been great and everyone seems to be happy and enjoying what they are doing. • Was told by teacher Tom Burrill that he has been teaching in Caledonia for 13 years and this was his best year ever. Burrill said he felt the high school's morale is good and he is in support of Scott Weis (athletic director) and Jim Glazier (high school principal). He thanked them for the strong leadership and encouragement to support the staff. • Heard another testimonal from teacher Carol Gess, who spoke of her 22 years teaching in Caledonia, work­ ing with five different administrations. She expressed support for Weis, Glazier and Jim Crites (assis­ tant high school principal), saying she believes each per­ son is professional and will­ ing to work with all of the staff to determine what is best for students. She asked that the board also support Weis, Glazier and Crites. • Agreed to conduct a final reading, and effective imme­ diately, adopt the new Wellness Policy and Resolution as proposed by Neola Inc. Director of Curriculum Chris Burns presented the first reading of the new Wellness Policy and board resolution as proposed by Neola. Bums told the board of changes in the policy which were suggestions from school staff, board members, parents and food service staff. The new policy also incorporated information from student surveys. Bums explained that some of the nutrition education changes involve extending the program beyond the classroom and involving the school's food service staff. The district also will provide information to parents, encouraging them to rein­ force at home the standards and benchmarks being taught in the classrooms. Only one change will occur in the physical activity category: “properly certified, highly qualified teachers shall provide all instruction in physical education class­ es.” Other changes related to school-based activities include using environmental­ ly friendly practices such as the use of locally grown foods and non-disposable tableware and dishes; using 4ft Caledonia American Legion #305 O 71PRIL Food Events Legion Lent Fish Fry's & || co< Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads A ll-You-Can-Eat a / Apr. 7th Apr. 14th • electronic identification and payment systems, therefore eliminating any stigma or identification of students eli­ gible to receive free-and/or reduced meals; providing attractive, clean eating envi­ ronments; and permitting students to have bottled water only in the classrooms. Lastly, the policy will require the food service pro­ gram to be administered by a director who is properly qualified, certified, licensed or credentialed, in order to provide all students afford­ able access to the varied and nutritious foods. The school stores also will have to offer foods that com­ ply with the USDA dietary guidelines and will not be allowed to offer foods such as candy bars. • Approved the purchase of Infinite Campus Student Management System, which allows parents to review their children's activities during school hours, to help parents stay more connected to the progress of their chil­ dren. March Glazier 13 explained how parents will be able to set the perimeters of the information they would like to access for the children while in school, such as attendance, grades, NCI reports and report cards information. The program, expected to be available to parents by Aug. 1, will cost approxi­ mately $35,000 which is already available within the Technology Department’s budget; therefore, not costing the school additional funds. According the Glazier, the department is planning to work with other local schools to help lower the cost. All start at 5:30 p.tn. Cost $8.00 066264191 F 269-945-9554 or 1-800-879-7085 OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 9TH FROM 1-4 P.M. Pearson-Cook 601 44th St. Grand Rapids. MI 49548 •Each oitice independently owned and operated Alto motorist air lifted after one-car crash I■ V * r/ I - 4I 1 -• - I 'j r: » "5 TA 1 IF* t * 1 -A « Ji PI • 1 r- r --- —< £ * »*'’ >b I ' — 1 •*- IS ■ A — . p -1 * : > V *■ j /'I -? *^r. V i tA2 ' JK '4-^ / 1 a n&k •: r* : z' --- t5 i G : •I I a V / • r. * r ■ > rVs - •i * - 4 x‘ -~- * - - ’J £ 9 L NsS *• A e , * • .4 •u VA * ___ r* • — * - *> •- 5 t • wA — Frederick Severson III was being assisted by paramedics as firefighters standing near the flipped car discuss the accident. The mailbox is one of many mailboxes knocked down during the accident. — A 55-year-old Alto man was air lifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids last Tuesday afternoon after a single-vehicle accident on Whitneyville Road, Witnesses said the car was swerving down the Whitneyville Avenue and the police had already been conj_________________________ ____ tacted before the accident actually occurred. It was reported that Frederick Severson III, 55, was suffering from a diabetic episode as his car swerved on south Whitneyville Avenue, bushing a tree, knocking down several mail­ boxes, and hitting a culvert . ......................... which flipped the car on its roof near 96th Street. Caledonia firefighters worked for nearly 15 min­ utes to free Severson, who was pinned in the car. Hewas then air lifted to Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, where he was later released. Village, continued from page 1 The council approved hav­ ing a bridge walk on Labor Day and will work on activi­ ties for that day with the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. The council agreed to post a four­ ‘ way stop at the comer of Sheridan and Fremont streets as a traffic control. The council approved awarding the Crane Road project to Dan Valley and will work out the final details and hold a meeting for resi­ dents along the road. The village also has received “Cool City Neighborhood” signs, which will be installed at the gate­ ways into the village. The meeting closed with a presentation of a cake to Schans-Carter and praise for her service to the village and It’s official, the sign says so. Middleville is a Cool City the county by Barry County neighborhood. These signs will be posted at the gate­ Bar Association President ways into the community. Tom Evans. • • Both Sellers Will Consider Reasonable Offers 20 acres with home 7081 WHITNEYVILLE RD. ■V r-i Rt — ~ •* i j F ‘ I y ■ (M-37 S. of Caledonia to Parnialee, E. to sign) 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 2400 SF, 20 acres, natu­ ral gas, 20 minutes to Grand Rapids. “Splits avail­ able.” Price Reduced! $370,000 HASTINGS 4 ■ Goodrich JUALIIY WATERS IE1 www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOW Downtown Hastings on State St. ALL DIGITAL SOUND Free drink refills & 25c com refills | 0 No passes fs STADIUM SEATING TIMES4/4 - 4/6 Joy Smith 616-893-5555 Waterfront with 3.2 acres N J ** • • • ^'r r *• i -------- ■ 06628140 FREE SPRING MATINEES —— L 8514 FREEPORT AVE. 'J SATURDAY ft SUNDAY 10 ft 11 AM ROBOTS (PG) i ill » 1 ISgrjjGK fai rxs antroi E talk likljl * �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 3 100th Street project to relocate ball field by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer •• rr; • ■ * ■' •Y * ft ' A* - f * • ‘t Francey Tobin received an official Red Cross blanket for organizing successful blood drives in Middleville. Red Cross blood drives set next week Two * SI*" ?E; 1 ss. fee. Red Cross blood drives will be held next week in Middleville and Nashville. One will be Thursday, April 13, at the Mullberry Fore Golf Courses, 955 Main, Nashville, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The other will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Middleville/Thornapple Twp Services, 128 Emergency High St. collections Blood in Michigan are following the curve of spring temperatures: soaring up then down in a struggle to shake the winter blues. Currently, the 60-county I * tthfe I r I Next Middleville food distribution will be April 25 I The next Middleville food distribution is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at 4 p.m. at the Union Hall. UAW Local #1002 contin­ ues to help feed the hungry in the Middleville area. The UAW Union Hall is located at 295 Washington St. in Middleville. I a ■ - Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has about a four day supply of the most positive blood types. But supplies of Type O-negative — the universal donor — are critically low, with less than a day on the shelves. A three-day supply is considered safe and ade­ quate for meeting ongoing and emergency needs, with five-to-seven days consid­ ered optimal. "We face the challenge year-round of motivating more people to donate blood to help save lives," says Shawn Sura, director of donor recruitment. "On aver­ age, there are simply not enough people volunteering to give blood to keep blood supplies on a steady course. That’s particularly true with high-demand blood types like O-negative." The Great Lakes Region needs about 3,500 people a week to volunteer to donate blood to maintain a strong blood inventory for patients in nearly 70 Michigan hospi­ tals. Statistics show that while 97 percent of people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime, just 5 per- ' gpNTEMPO MLON & SAY 51‘A a ----- Meet the Staff-----I have been a stylist for 4 years. My main focus as a stylist is to make my clients look & feel their best. I enjoy doing all hair services & giving you a little extra pampering. I look forward to meeting you soon! *1. 11.1 Irf I 4.1 "J >5 Stvudt FOREVER FRENCH ACRYLIC NAILS Now Offered wr ^)NTEMP0 5^ LON srf S^e/vice cMte/rywasy aadw/ - ------------------------ --------- ------ *XAi_<z>ri inci Caledonia Village Centre •891-1093 | __ Mmv i In I) IC Studio lor \(H1INow GlllldlCIl Contempt) Kidsii Vii Cutting available for your Children cent of people ever step for­ ward to give blood. "Volunteer donors are the sole source of blood trans­ fused to sick and injured people," says Sura. "There's simply no substitute for human blood." To learn about blood drives in your area, call 1800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.givelife.org Blood donors must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good gen­ eral health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour and can help save up to three lives. Though construction for extending 100th Street from the west side of Duncan Lake Middle School to the east side of the school is still in the planning stages, Caledonia schools are preparing for the changes. The school board last Tuesday night approved a non-binding letter of intent for the project extending 100th.Street, relocating the baseball field and the trans­ fer of 20 acres of real proper­ ty located adjacent to the new baseball field site. By approving the letter of intent, the school board agreed to work with the Township of Caledonia, the Village of Caledonia, the County Kent Road Commission, and Med-OBloom Developers to com­ plete 100th Street “sometime in the future" between Kraft and Duncan Lake Avenues. According to the agree­ ment, the project will require that the road right-of-way extend north of the current road right-of-way to a point that runs through the infield of the school district's exist­ ing varsity baseball field and requiring the relocation of the baseball field and park­ . ing area to a new location. Med-O-Bloom Developers will transfer 20 acres on the west side of Kraft Avenue and relocate the new baseball field and parking lot at no cost to the school district. The reloca­ tion of the baseball field will result in a facility of equal quality and size of the exist­ ing baseball field, including fencing, irrigation, under­ drainage, dugouts, press box, parking area, soil amend­ ments and any other improvements that are in existence at the time of the project. The project also will include tunnels under both 100th Street and Kraft Avenue in order to allow stu­ dents access to nature studies on the school district's prop­ erty south of 100th Street and the ball field west of Kraft Avenue. Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon •- - 269-795-4254 i 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 ><9<)i===^========== Alto Firemen’s PANCAKE SUPPER Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Pure Maple Syrup, Coffee and Milk Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads * ALL-YOL-CAN-EAT Saturday, Apr. 8 • 5-8:30 PM at the Alto Fire Station Donations at the Door 06627602 I ill Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs L VanDenburg . waives prelim hearing in Ionia Community Caledonia Schools Superintendent Wes VanDenburg appeared at the Ionia County Courthouse last Tuesday and he waived his right to a preliminary hearing at the district court level, which will move the case to be tried in circuit court. VanDenburg, who was been on unpaid administra­ tive leave in Caledonia since Jan. 12, is being charged by the Ionia County Prosecutor's office with one felony charge and one misde­ meanor charge for obtaining money under false pretenses while employed as superin­ tendent in the Belding School District from 2002 through 2004. VanDenburg is being accused of falsely obtaining approximately $1,500 from cash reimbursement receipts. VanDenburg is also being charged by the Kent County Prosecutor's office on two counts of felony, one for embezzlement and one for obtaining money under false pretenses, equaling approxi­ mately $1,400 during his two-year employment with the Caledonia school system. I De Kok r REALTY ( 126 E. Main, Downtown Middleville 1-616-891-0992 or 1-888-88-DeKOK (33565) I Located in Caledonia & Middleville GRANDVILLE CHICKASAW WYOMING SHARON SW You’ve found it!!! This home has everything you need all year around. Air condition­ ing, 3 seasons porch and large new deck for summer, 2 fireplaces for the winter months, plenty of r m for family and parties in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Complete with all appliances, furniture is negotiable, ready to move into. Only $199,900 and close to Rivertown Mall. Call Chris Hughes at 616- Price reduced, owners moving out of town!! Has everything you wanted, four season room, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, appli­ ances, 'finished basement. 2 stall garage, underground sprinkling, Ishade trees, be in before summer and enjoy!! $144,900. Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. j THORNAPPLE RIVER CONDO 437-1127. This unit has been a model; utilities have | CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP - 2 ACRE PARCELS ■JP averaged $68 a month for gas and electric combined. EPA inspected with certificates for best energy possible and life breath furnace t • installed for healthy living. Separated walls for quiet living. This unit has 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 2-stall garage, air conditioning and appliances. This was a Parade of Homes condo and has some extras. Sit on your covered porch and watch the flow of the Thornapple River or walk out your slider door and hike or bike the Paul Henry Trail.All of this for only i I Quiet and tree lined setting just south of Caledonia in culje-sac plat that has a total of g - 2 acre parcels. Cul-de-sac t0 be paved, parcels have nature gas. $59,900. Call Jerrel DeKok at 616-437-6000. $209,000. Units under construction are starting at a base price of $189,900. This unit is the last one at this price. RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE HASTINGS WILSON " Completely remodeled 4 bedroom home, ready to move into. Enjoy the summer on the beautiful front porch or inn ii l* I the fenced back yard. Quiet and friendly neighborhood but very close to shopping, schools and churches. Could cost you less than the renT you pay!!! $155,9' •II , $694.88 principle & interest. 0 down, 6% int.. 30 year mortgage plus the tax deduction of your interest at the end of the year. Hurry, call Sam DeYoung at 616-813-1093. 4.91 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6, beautiful wooded and secluded, only $49,900. Call Chris Hughes at 616437-1127. 10 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6, partially wooded, ready to build on. $69,9 •!• - HURRY - Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. RESIDENTIAL LOTS Middleville - State Street - Walking distance to shops, restaurants and busi­ ness. 3 parcels left, nice size lots with gas/electric, water/sewer. Possible land contract terms. Upper $30‘s Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM CONDOMINIUM - CALEDONIA Mint condition, minutes from M-6, beautifully decorated, spacious floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and appliances including trashI mpactor QI and clubhouse,------fitness--center I COllipdUlVI IM washer TVGU9IIW' & KA dryer. va.yw. Enjoy — •■J'*/ the •----------and heated in-ground pool. Must see. owner motivated. All for only $102,000. Call Sarah Tjepkema at 616-634-7727^______________ JilM L Would you like to be on a beautiful quiet . ■=-'5^-5 waterfront setting? Would you like your combined gas and electric bills to be $68 - $165 a month? would you like to live in a healthy environment with a life breath furnace? Would you like to be next to a biking/hiking trail? Would you like to be able to walk to a nearby coffee shop or restau­ rant? We have it for you in our newly designed, open floor plan sepsep­ arated walled condo 4 units currently under construction. 2 already sold, starling at base prices of $189,9 •II . Call for details or our model hours DeKok Realty 1-269-795-0000. Sam DeYoun 06628174 . VILLAGE OF MIDDL 1 acre on a cul-^e-^a c above groiWf k $124,900 1127. aHOLES £jporch. walkout, is one will go fast, ummerl Call Chris Hughes at 616-437- a Kok De r REALTY Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs - 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes - 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok ■ 616-437-6000 I I �Page 4The Sun and News. Middleville, April 4. 2006 SV I LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A firing Church Serving a Luing Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship ... ........... ............ 9:30 a.in. FeUmvahip Tunc- ... ........ ................ 10:35. a.rn. Sunday Schonl......... ..........................10:50. am. Evening Praise .... . .600 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . .6:00 pan Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor II A. Vine. AmL Pastor/Youth Tim Ik>ugias G. Beason. Visitation 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Good Shepherd Lutheran Church BRIGHTSIDE Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Worship................. 9:30 a.nt Sunday School.. 11:00 a.m. Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am Adult Bible Class 11.00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Church: (269) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Nocmday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 ’4 Church with a curing heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ........................... 9:30 a m. and 6:00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor JoA nne DeBlaay, Youth Director At Tiemeyer, Community Calling GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 .M-37 at KMMhSt. Sunday Worship: 9.00 a m. or 10:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 u ww.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 2415 . 9^6. in McCann Rd. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 514 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 W cdnados Simcc: 6.00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370I Rectory 269-948-9327 http. //www.churchseek.net/church/ondrewmatt St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Sunday Service Confessions: .30 minutes Ix-fore Mass Rosary Pray ed 30 minutes Ixrfore Mass e 4n w ^^^P'CHRISTI AN fl iF' 9:30 a.in. St. Francis Episcopal Church 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Services 1 Make fr^ Sunday 8 30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available dunng service* @ St Pau) Lutheran Church Sunday Mass,, 3:30 p,ta First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m, • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. i» Iff (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 11.00 A.M. Holy Communion .............................. 9:45 a.m. ........................... 11:00 a.m. .............................. 6:00 p.m. ..............6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. I . Service Times: Sunday School.... Sunday School..................................................... 9?|Sa.m Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6.00p.m. Yuuth Group:...... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................. 6:45p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 6Htfi Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian /• Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith Middleville Wesleyan Church J 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcalcdonia.org 4 Ik*! Pastor Robert Gerkc I SS. CYRIL and Life METHODIUS CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning CATHOLIC CHURCH ^iril? sttt' 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 tlkWia1 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 A Church for todays world Spirit-filled family Church. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... hiM’1 ...4:00 pm ...9:30 am Man10 .'b CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (Elje (Bib (Kime J jffletljobifift Cfjurclj Lakeside Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship................................................. 6.00p.m. Pastor Roger Huh man • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakcsidecommunily.org Saturday Evening Mass ... ,5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Leighton Church A Place of Refuge 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vinci Ixjcatcd in Leighton Township Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday Psalms 118:1-2 19-29 Mark H:l-li Isaiah Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd< Avenue Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ' ........ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .... ........ 9:15 am. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .... ........ 6:.3O p.m. •RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www .leightonchurch.org » CherryV^lley \ Sunday Morning Worship........ Living Hope Assembly of God P R E SB Y T E R I A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People 7. ConnedionK/ub far 'Kids’ of all aqes 10:00-10:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday Mornine Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor C urren Hv meeting at Dunran lake Middle i' School, it 9757 Duncan lake Ave.. Caledonia 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Nimv dvM/e ihmufhouf. fveryone if ivefcane. Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Sunday School........................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 10:30 a m. Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. St SE 698-3170 DON'T GET SIDELINED In times of trouble 9:3Oa, 11:00a WWW. rnerChurch. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia ram Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 wwx\ .thornapplebible.org Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Sermons available online. PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m........................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service J ♦’tarn Middleville - 111 Church Street Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m .................................... Worship Service mi 4 Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor Pastor Scott E. Manning "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace •> Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Hi WAYFARER ■i Peace Church A Place For YOU! COMMUNITY 1 ll I i CHURCH Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS An informal, contemporary church 8:30AM Traditional • 1100AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 committed to our community. on M-37 between Caledon a and Middleville Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School's cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (6/6) 65-65-WAY www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of ths Reform&d Church in America Check our web site: ivivk’.wayfarercc.org - Redeemer Covenant Church MIDDLEVILLE 'The Family of God for AH People CHRISTIAN REFORMED M 2045 68th MM Preaching the hiving Word - Serving The Risen Lord 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 ■ Cornerstone Church THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. . . 6:00 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 ww,redeemercovenant.org ii WHITKEYVILLE Bible Church ozrc i a . jii. a.. _ nm mzj •I* 55 Whitneyville Avenue •891- "Thc Church where cversbods is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School........................................................ 9:30I a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .....................................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...................................... 6;00 p.m. Family Supper ........................................................5 45 p.m Awana & Youth Group.................................... ,.. .6:30 p m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................... 700 p.m. Rev. Thomas Stuys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvflleWble.org 06672960 s & OS ,%s �11 The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 5 J AT ski ‘Click Flick’ fund-raiser x to benefit Class of 2006 I L by Kelly Lloyd X’ll uation party. The Click Flick fund-rais­ er will feature Donna Smith, author of “Flick Fun - Film Festivities with Friends, Food and Flair," as she pres­ ents ideas from her book for spicing up an evening with mystery and fun for any mix of friends. During the fund-raiser, guest will watch movie clips featured in Smith's new book, learn entertaining ideas, and watch a cooking Staff Writer Friends, food and a flick will be featured in a night out for the ladies at 7 p.m. Thursday, • April 13, at Caledonia High School for a “Click Flick" fund-raiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Class of 2006 all-night grad- 4 4I * fc; Clif Petersen mark 90 years k; * engagements ■I Wk Aldridge-Postema movie theme Wet. Mi •. MW! I . BBLEOTO WbkhnW- 4 <1 *4 II •1 Mb i • La 5* * Clif Petersen turned 90 years young on April 2, 2006! His three children and spouses and five his nine grandchildren and two great great grandchildren were all gathered for a big birthday celebration! Clif was bom and raised in Beth Ann Aldridge and the Muskegon area. He lived Curt Allen Postema will be many different places when joined in marriage on Sept. married and had a young 23, 2006. family. The settled in Grand The bride-to-be is a graduRapids where they spent over ate of West Ottawa High 50 of those years. School and Grand Valley He now resides with his State University. She and her son and family in Freeport mother, Lillie Murr, are of and his other son and family Holland, and her father, live nearby in Middleville. Charles Aldridge, of Douglas. The future groom is a grad­ uate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. 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Smith suggests first decid­ ing what group of friends you wish to invite over, pos­ sibly youth groups, ladies of all ages, or couples, and then make sure the appropriate movie is chosen for the group. “Keeping the party simple is essential," said Smith. “Make sure you don't stress out before your guests arrive. Also, by keeping the party simple, future hostesses won't be intimated, afraid that their party won't be as successful." Within Flick Fun, Smith has possible meal and snack ideas that coincide with the a possible meal for the movie “What About Bob?" may include fried chicken, com on the cob, tossed salad with toma­ toes, biscuits and green beans. Perhaps an easier meal is more your style such as the suggestion of pizza, •It tossed salad and a box of assorted chocolates for the movie “Legally Blonde." Or even simpler, invite guests to bring their favorite treat, a suggestion for the movie “Mary Poppins." Suggestions within the books include many possible movie related giveaway gift ideas. For instance, for the movie “Beaches," Smith suggests giving away sand toys, sun screen, lip balm, and individual tissue pack­ ets. For the movie “You've Got Mail," Smith suggests giving away note cards, children handkerchiefs, books, and a pound of Starbucks coffee. Readers will also find many creative ideas for invit­ ing your guests to your party and for adding conversation starters to the evening. Perhaps you are too busy to throw a party by yourself. Smith suggests including a friend or two in the planning. By spreading out the respon­ sible, the hostesses will feel less stressed. Also, ask your guest to bring a particular item for either the dinner or for a give away, but don't tell them the movie! Learn more ideas at the Click Flick fund-raiser. Tickets for the fund-raiser are currently on sale for $10 a person and may be pur­ chased at the Caledonia High School or by contacting Diana Snyder at 891-8129. Smith's “Flick Fun” is available at local bookstores, including the Caledonia High School Bookstore, During the “Click Flick” fund-raiser Thursday, April 13, Grand Valley State author Donna Smith will give advice for creating an University bookstore and enjoyable and memorable evening of “Flick Fun” with Vasaio Life Spa. friends, food and flair. I 06627978 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 Thornapple Twp. couple \ raise $1,600 by bowling Mary E. Tammy and Mitch Hill (center) are congratulated for raising the most funds at the recent bowl-a-thon for David’s House. The Hills have one year to travel to Disney World, their prize for raising the most money for the organization which provides housing for the disabled. B 2390 Banner Drive SW, Wyoming 49509. helped those less fortunate than themselves. The Hills also said they appreciate the many local donors who whelped them reach this goal. The David’s House Ministries provides residen­ tial living for disabled men in homelike settings. David's House will accept donations from those who had hoped to donate to the bowl-a-thon held at Lincoln Lanes. Checks can be sent to David’s House Ministries, by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Mitch and Tammy Hill of Thornapple Township raised more than $1,600 for David’s House during a bowl-a-thon March 18. As highest donors they will awarded a trip to Disney World. The bowl-a-thon has raised more than $18,000 so far. While the brother and sis­ ter team are thrilled to win they said they most enjoy knowing that they have I I I I I I I I I I I I I I on May 1, 2006 and Get 1 Month FREE Blood Drive is from 4PM - 8PM Call to make an appointment to donate @ 891-2994 llrf Caledonia High The School Orchestra is scheduled to perform with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in a “Side-bySide” concert. During the “Side-by-Side" concert, the CHS Orchestra will perform two musical selections; followed by the GR Symphony Orchestra performing three pieces. The orchestras will then combine to perform Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave, and a piano concerta by Ernst Bloch. Tickets for the concert are $8 per person or $32 per fam­ ily and are available at the Caledonia High School. 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Mary retired from the Thornapple Kellogg High School after a long career as a librarian. She also served on the librarY board. Mary was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed trav­ eling, knitting, crocheting, and a member of the Quilt Club. She was a caring, loving two sisters, Alice (Bernard) Wieringa of Middleville and Arlene (Dick) Wilcox of Hastings; sister-in-law, Betty Williams of Haines City, Florida; and a brother-i _ .-in­ law, Ray Tolan of Middleville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Tolan; her parents and a brother, Harry Williams. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning officiating. Mt. Interment Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Kellogg School or Community Library. Arrangements by the Funeral Beeler Home, Middleville. mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister doing kind deeds for her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with her loves ones. She is survived by chil­ dren, Lynn (Luana) Tolan ofMiddleville, Clare (Barbara) Tolan of Wayland, and Joyce (Mike) Hula of Bryan, Ohio; nine grandchil­ dren; 21 great grandchildren; CHS orchestra Douglas Jon Vogt to perform with MIDDLEVILLE Stevens; son, Corey Vogt; Gavin James Douglas Jon Vogt, age 41, of grandson, GR Symphony Middleville, passed away Devore; parents, Ted and FREE 1 Month Membership Donate blood 0 *4. • • • • • • Timothy INoordhoek Ron Prins Ted VanDuinen Dianne Weers Sam Wright Greg Zoller 06628103 unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erv and Edna Piotrowski. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Laura; his daughters, Kelsey Vogt, Stacey Stevens, Amber > 1 I I Funeral services for Doug were held Monday at the Community Church of Christ (Alaska Branch). Memorial contributions to the family to defray expenses would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com Marilynn Vogt; mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Will and Donna Harrall; sister. Tiffany and Britt Limpus; brother, Scott and Debbie Vogt; brother-in-law, Mark and Shawn Batchelor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Wilma Elaine Heydenberk GRAND RAPIDS Wilma Elaine Heydenberk passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center at Spectrum Health, following a hip fracture and congestive heart failure. Wilma was born in Grand Rapids on January 12, 1922. She was a graduate of South High School and after living in California as a Marine wife during WWII, she resided in Grand Rapids. Most recently, Wilma resided at Emerald Meadows Assisted Living. Wilma had a love of the outdoors and spent many years camping followed by nearly 60 years of summers at their Gun Lake cottage. She loved to garden and cook, especially for all the family. Don and Wilma spent 30 winters in Hawaii with dear friends and Ohana, made during stays at Kona Village Resort. Wilma traveled extensive­ ly throughout the world in her younger years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; par­ ents, William and Myrtle Lenning; and sister, Hazel Scott of California. Surviving are her sons, Robert and Rose Heydenberk, Barry and Barbara Heydenberk and William Heydenberk and longtime companion Mike Cross of East Lansing; grandchildren, Carol and Ian Sanderson, Barry Jr. and Kim Heydenberk, Brett and Susan Heydenberk, all of Grand Rapids, Tami Heydenberk of Newaygo, Chuck and Melissa Shipaila of Rockford; great grandchil­ dren, Katie, Hannah, Chloe, Bryce, Brian and Lauren Heydenberk, Evan and Blake Sanderson of Grand Rapids, Austin and Hunter Allerding of Newaygo, Nathan and Hailey Shipaila of Rockford. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel. Her family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions are suggest­ ed to the Gun Lake Protective Association Fireworks Fund, P.O. Box 319. Shelbyville, MI 49344. as that was one of her favorite evenings, or a chari­ ty of one’s choice. 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Penfield says, “Mike is an exemplary student whose excellence in the classroom has distinguished him as one ■ k I «>» »« JS -k e First chess tourney a success c* 'S &B Almost 100 young chess players competed in Thornapple Kellogg’s first chess tournament on Saturday, March 25. Funds raised at this event will be used to support gifted and talented education activities. Lb L? *£ST S’ fct: Coafe® to® ■* ■s XWi •• M3NESCL Ik J i® rj g M ins la ’xlfii: '. Ha 1 Kwa mt '.iiaiteiiKi htark iurx.3iaB>- i®®“ a-in id. Okt d > i i ka a Ik® l r r• rt hi a Sac WK < V Mi 41 . , ‘j5Z ii h to It ’! - I - T w IjRjF -v f 4* N- Mike Rhoby the state for practical prob­ lem solving and this year he had the TK team's only first place finish in the regional competition in tower build­ ing. He is a Junior Science Award winner, active partic­ ipant in his church outreach program, and self-motivated student taking four advanced placement classes. Rhoby has been accepted in the science program at the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, where he will attend in the fall. of TK’s ‘top' students. His work ethic and his outstand­ ing inquisitive mind separate him from many of his peers." Some of his many accom­ plishments include captain of cross country and track teams, treasurer for the National Honor Society, par­ ticipant in the NHS commu­ nity service projects and assistant director of his church youth group. Shaw has worked with Rhoby as a member of the state qualifying Science Olympiad Team. In 2004, he was first place recipient in Caledonia schools work on child care with YMCA by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday night approved a pilot program working the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Care Center and YMCA for child care and recreational activities. Early Childhood Care Center Principal Janel Switzer and YMCA repre­ sentative Kristine VanVonderen last month presented the board with the YMCA Child Care Partnership Proposal. The objectives of the partnership are to provide high quality educational child care servic­ es for children ages six weeks through fifth grade and recreational activities for children families and throughout the year (or the summer during the pilot pro­ gram). Switzer said Caledonia Community Schools current­ ly operates a child care pro­ Parents could watch but had to stand behind their stu- gram which includes fulldents. The 99 chess players each played 5 matches in and part-time care for infants to 5-year-olds. School aged grade level competitions. care is offered for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at all four elementary buildings and includes vaca­ THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WOMAN tion and summer care. There are about 100 children who knows that stressed enrolled at the Early is desserts spelled backwards Chilhood Care Center and 150 school aged children k enrolled between the four elementary buildings. The YMCA has formed partnerships educational with Porter Hills Retirement Village and Lowell Area Schools to provide child care services where the programs are educationally based, along with offering recre­ ational activities within the curriculum. The YMCA pro­ gram stresses social skills, physical development, cog­ nitive growth, and positive self-esteem within the pro­ grams. Switzer continued to explain the YMCA will be allowed designated space in each of the elementary build­ ings for before and after school child care. Depending on the number of enrollment in each building, consolidat­ ing child care to fewer ele­ mentary buildings may be required. While using the facilities, the YMCA will pay fees for utilities and cus­ todial services as outlined in the contract agreement. The YMCA will manage all aspects of the child care program, including finances and staffing, in accordance with all licensing guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan. The YMCA requirement of highly trained staff members will help the child care center gain accred- itation; therefore offering more quality child care. The current child care staff will have a chance to interview with the YMCA for their current positions, and pro­ viding they meet state licens­ ing requirements, most staff members will remain in their position. Caregivers will be given competitive wages, paid time off, health care benefits, and a retirement package. Besides recreational serv­ ices within the child care program, the partnership will offer separate classes for the entire community, which will be designed to supple­ ment Caledonia's existing community education pro­ grams. The pilot program is scheduled to be implemented this summer. Depending on the success of the program, a permanent partnership agree­ ment will be presented to the Caledonia school board in the fall. 2ND ANNUAL Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. Booth Size: 10x10-$60.00 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend of April. This is a great opportunity to sell items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. Set up and show dates are: SetupCall for Details Show times Saturday 4/29/06 10am to 7 pm Sunday 4/30/06 10am to 4pm To Receive an application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. 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Unfortunately, some peo­ ple's expectations get dis­ torted, due to what may be happening with their investments. For example, a couple of years back, many investors saw the value of their bonds rise sharply, causing some to look at these investments as "growth’’ vehicles. But is that an accurate assess­ ment? Probably not - although some recent statistics are quite interesting. From December 1999 through February 2(X)3, long-term government bonds rose about 13 percent, while the S & P 500 - one of the most well-known stock market indices - fell by about the same amount. This is the second greatest period ever of superior bond returns relative to stocks - and one of the few in the past 80 years. a time in which stocks have consistently outperformed all other investments. And so, while you can't base all your investment decisions on what has gone before, it's generally a good idea not to plan on selling your bonds before they mature and make a profit. Instead, plan for what bonds do provide: current income in the form of monthly or quarterly inter­ est checks. As long as you own your bond, you will always receive the same amount in interest (assum­ ing the issuer doesn't default), no matter how much the bond's current value fluctuates. Many stocks also provide current income, in the form of dividends. But if you're like a lot of people, you buy stocks for their growth potential. In other words, when you buy stocks, you anticipate the price going up, so that when it's time to sell, you can make a profit. And, although past per­ formance is not an indica­ tion of future results, over the long term, stock prices historically have risen. In fact, from 1926 through 2005, large-company stocks provided an average annual return of more than 10 percent, while small­ company stocks returned, on average, more than 12 percent, according to Ibbotson Associates, an investment research firm. • \ Small company stocks do fluctuate more than that of larger companies. Of course, you can't assume that, for a given year, your stocks will return 10 percent. 12 percent - or anything at all. In the short term, stocks go down as well as up, so you shouldn't be shocked at losing princi­ pal over a single year, or perhaps a couple of years in a row. But if you buy an array of high-quality stocks and you hold them for the long term - at least five to 10 years you increase your chances to achieve some growth. Ultimately, by knowing what to expect from your stocks, bonds and any other securities you may own, you can draw up a long­ term investment strategy The Thornapple Kellogg High School Business Professionals Association competappropriate for your individual needs, goals, risk ed on March 16-18 in Grand Rapids. In front row: Keith Hamming, Gunnar Meyering, tolerance and time horizon. and Ron Christians. In the backrow: Kassidy Severn, Kristen Sneller, and Sam You may want to work with Scholtens a financial professional to determine why you own Sam Scholtens, a respective individual events also the first time the school what you do, what you Thornapple Kellogg High at state in order to qualify for has had a contestant in might anticipate from your School junior in his first year nationals. VB.Net programming at the holdings and what changes of competition, placed fourth Other TK students who national level. you may need to make. ;in VB.Net programming at competed were Ron The group was accompa­ Nobody can predict the the state Business Christians in Computerized nied at the state contest by ___j future. But you can plan for Professionals of America Accounting, Kristen Sneller advisor Keith Hamming and it - by having a clear set of contest March 17-19, thus in Fundamental Accounting his wife, Linda. These stu­ expectations, based on a qualifying him for nationals. and Kassidy Sovem in open dents earned the right to thorough knowledge of The Thomapple Kellogg events. compete at the State your investments. chapter of Business This is the third consecu­ Leadership Copyright © 2006 Edward Professionals of America tive year and fifth time in Conference/Competition by Jones competed in the 34th annual seven years that the placing in the top seven of » BPA State Leadership Thornapple Kellogg chapter individual events at the Conference/Competition. has had at least one student regional conference, which Two of the five TK members qualify for nationals. It is was held in January. who competed placed in / • their respective events. The conference was held at the Amway Grand Hotel and DeVos Place Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Scholtens also finished sixth in JAVA Programming. 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MI 49333 I1 9021 North Rodgers Court, Suite E (616) 891-0004 Fax (616) 891-5170 , / 06628085 i' We accept Mastercard, Visa & Discover I *«*»*^*«*^ '' i v �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ •II Page 9 Odyssey teams had fun this year at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Five teams from the Thomapple Kellogg School District competed in the A regional Odyssey of the Mind competition March 11. While none placed high enough to advance to the state competition, coordina­ tor Heidi VanAman says, “all the teams had lots of fun this year.” Odyssey of the Mind is an educational international program that provides cre­ ative problem-solving opportunities for students 4 from kindergarten through college. According to infor­ mation on the Odyssey of the Mind website, “Kids apply their creativity to solve prob­ lems that range from build­ ing mechanical devices to presenting their own inter­ pretation of literary classics. They then bring their solu­ tions to competition on the local, state and world level. “Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries par­ ticipate in the program." While Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive pro- DEQ resolves Alto farm water quality violations * ^5', *1 -1. Li »i»ai Stj la j ___________ M U ji ■ « « » » ssrhi ■ Wkfcarrsi.Ml •4 2 iiiaiaaasn r nfiik X fc I See us tor co«w I storm water management plan to ensure that all clean production area storm water is properly diverted and all storm water that comes in contact with polluting »!• mate­ rials is effectively contained and managed. "It’s encouraging to see owners of large farms step up to the plate and make neces­ sary improvements to their operations in order to ensure our water resources are not being put at risk," said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester. "This demonstrates that by working together, we can both promote agriculture and protect Michigan’s environ­ ment at the same time." Swisslane also has agreed to pay a civil fine of $15,000 to the state’s general fund and will partially reimburse the DEQ for $2,000 in enforce­ ment costs. Swisslane fur­ ther agreed to pay additional amounts to the general fund, should future violations of settlement terms occur. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced it has entered into an administrative con­ sent order with Swisslane Dairy Farms Inc., a large concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Allo. The consent order resolves an enforcement action taken after Swisslane experienced its fourth documented dis­ charge to Pratt Lake Creek, a tributary to Tyler Creek within the Coldwater River Watershed. Discharges of nutrients, pathogens, and organic mate­ rials such as those that occurred at Swisslane have long been recognized by the DEQ as a significant cause of water quality impairment in the state. While the consent order was being negotiated. Swisslane installed two addi­ tional large storage structures to contain manure and other wastewater produced at its dairy operation. Swisslane also agreed to develop a I * (mew: • al) ffl 1* “Chick Flick Fundraiser Hosted by Donna Smith, Author of the book Flick Fun-Film Festivities with friends, food and flair r “Woman’s Night Out” I Raffle Prizes! Laughs! Gifts! Desserts & Beverages! ____________ NW® 0* ’ I 99 | 5 / Cost: $10.00 per ticket Date: Thursday, April 13, 2006 Held at Duncan Lake Middle School PAC Time: 7:00PM Proceeds to benefit the “Cal 2006 All Night Grad Party jh r>- a> Cu CD s u ■ J Thornapple the gram, Kellogg team members understand it is nothing like a typical sporting event. It's all about creativity, an often overlooked element in the growth and development of many students. Kids are rewarded more for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents, and not for com­ ing up with the right answer. According to the web site. “In Odyssey of the Mind problems, there isn't one right answer. Ever.” Odyssey of the Mind requires cooperative prob­ lem solving in teams of no more than seven students. The competition begins at the primary level for students in grades K-2 who begin with fun problems. Division I teams are for students in grades 3-6, Division II for middle school grades with Division III for high school and division IV college competition takes place only at world finals. While there are coaches, part of the process is having teams make their own deci­ sions. The coach is often the person asking questions and helping the teams follow the rules. Each problem has a cost limit and students learn to use recycled items in their solution. Teams learn that there's often more than one way to solve a problem, and that sometimes the process is more important than the end result. This year's primary prob­ lem was “Space Trek" for students in grades K-2. For this non-competitive prob­ lem. the teams created and presented an original per­ formance about traveling through outer space. On its trip, the team had to over­ come an obstacle or difficul­ ty, encounter another space traveler, and discover an unknown planet. The team will name the planet and retrieve two samples using a team-created device. The cost limit for this problem was $50. Solving the primary prob­ lem under coach Krista Hannapel and assistant coach Lisa Brown were Grace Brown, Turner Halle, Sarah r Hannapel, Kavanaugh Kane, Lia Miller and Hannah Wright. and Hannapel Beth VanHoven Marianne coached a second primary team with members Madison Hannapel, Emily VanHoven, Alex Wilkinson, Jason and Collin McNamara Thomas. A third primary team was coached by Annie Halle with team members Braxton Kane, Braeden Haile, Jeremy Thompson, Isaac Newhouse. Caryn Hannapel, Koryn Bennett and Abby Wright. Two teams worked on solutions to this years clas­ sics problem on Ancient Egypt. For this problem, teams created and presented an original performance that includes a scene that takes place in ancient Egypt. The presentation had to include either a pharaoh, king or queen, and ancient Egyptian works of art/artifacts created by the team. The perform­ ance had to include an expla­ nation about the construction of an ancient Egyptian archi­ tectural structure and a plot twist. And the teams had to all of this in seven minutes and spend no more than $125. Coach Bari Kane assisted the elementary Division 1 Ancient Egypt team of Andrew Brown, Amy Cutlip. Kyle Kane, Merle Simmons, The team could spend no more than $125. In addition to creating a “long term problem" solu­ tion, teams also competed in “spontaneous" problem solv­ ing which can include every­ thing from verbal, mathe­ matical and quick hands-on structural solutions. While no TK team select­ ed them this year Odyssey of the Mind also has a vehicle problem, a technical problem and a balsa wood weight bearing problem. All prob­ lems are judged on how closely teams follow the instructions and with the style in which they solve the problem. VanAman invites any par­ ents who would like to get involved with coaching an Odyssey of the Mind team next year to contact her at the administration building at 795-5522. Coach training is provided. Mason Lettinga. Janie Noah and Marlee Willshire. The Division II middle school Ancient Egypt team was coached by Lil Lienesch. Team members were Annie Brower, Jake Brower, Kaylee Wieringa, Nic Scobey, Dominic Bieringa and Ben Myers. Sandy Rosenberg coached the Jungle Bloke Division II middle school team of Jacob Myers, Jessica Hornak, Ted Rosenberg, Haley Rosenber g, Sara Roskam, Katlyn Tobin and Max Coon. •II In this problem, sponsored by NASA, the team present­ ed a performance about a “Bloke,” a person who has the ability to talk with and understand animals from a jungle. The team could decide to have part or all of the performance take place in a jungle selected from a list. The animals will tell the Bloke about a problem that exists there and get the Bloke to help. The animals will also help the Bloke in some way. The Bloke will convince someone else that he has the ability to talk with the animals. The presenta­ tion will include an original song and dance. Again the solution had to be presented in less than 7 minutes. Not all of the team members get to perform during the per­ formance. 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Razor’s Edge brings services to Gun Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Paul and Donna Watson have brought the popular Hastings salon The Razor’s Edge to a second location at 12852 W. M 179 in the Gun Lake area. The new location offers many of the same services 1 available at the Hastings location. It provides hair cuts for the entire family, perma­ nents, coloring, straighten­ ing, styles and special occa­ sion styling. Prices are avail- p.m. Call 269-792-9641 for information and to make appointments. •II The Hastings location at 112 E. Court St. is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 269-9488767. Donna says, “I am really looking forward to serving both the summer visitors and the year-round residents at the Gun Lake location.” able from the stylists. Razor’s Edge also offers “Malibu Treatments,” which help remove minerals, rust and product buildup. They also offer deep conditioning, waxing, manicures and pedi­ cures. The Gun Lake location specializes in Redken prod­ ucts. Gift certificates are available. The Gun Lake location is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 -5CAFE tart Ever since the age of 2, Elizabeth (Stevens) Schnurr has lived in various locations between Middleville and Traverse City. She has wit­ nessed the vast majority of changes surrounding West Michigan, including industry and population growth. Elizabeth watched has Caledonia disappear from the farming community to a bedroom community of Grand Rapids. Sunday, This r> Elizabeth (Betty) and her family invite friends to remi­ nisce about the past and to celebrate Betty’s 90 years of living. From 2:00pm until 5:00pm, a light luncheon along with cake and punch will be served at the Pine Oaks Apartments located on 36th Street near Clyde Park. •9J Although cards will be appreciated, guests are requested to not bring gifts, Friends and family will enjoy remembering the ‘good ole days' and how things aren't like they used inchiding ^y°uth apparel. Many friends will remember that in 1938, Betty and her husband of two years, Keith Schnurr, moved into a cozy farm house on Cherry Valley to raise their three children; Ruthann, Sue, and Cathie. Betty has always been a hard worker. During her life­ time she worked for Steketees and Wurzburg the Department Stores, 't< "* 4 t'• FT, c* t V Elizabeth Schnurr Holland Home, and the Grand Rapids Public Library. When Betty wasn’t work­ ing, she shared many of her talents with the church. Being a long time member at the Parmalee United Methodist Church, Betty was in charge of the children’s Sunday school program for many years. On many occa­ sions, Betty was asked to organize the Caledonia United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School pro­ gram and teach classes. For years, Betty was also the District Secretary for the Society Women's of Christian Services and the Wesleyan Service Gild. Betty continues to enjoy •n hobbies such as knitting, playing an organ, and read- ing various books. Although she doesn't bowlJ anymore, Betty has fond memories of bowling on a ladies bowling league and traveling to tour­ naments as far as Detroit. "I wasn't very good at first," recalls Betty. "But the ladies didn’t care. Eventually, I was asked to practice with some friends on Saturday, and I got better." Traveling was another favorite past time Betty quite enjoyed. Betty joined other senior citizens at the Wyoming School District for classes featuring the studies of ’Michigan. The students traveled to many Michigan locations, and sometimes even out of state, for up to three days. The following week, the teacher showed movies of the trip they had just taken. In 1962, Keith unexpect­ edly passed away and within five years, Betty moved into town. Betty was the third eldest child in a family with three siblings and two broth­ ers. One half sister of Betty’s is still surviving. Betty also has six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Betty said she has many nieces and nephews, along with grand nieces and nephews whom she continues a close relationship. Later this month, Betty plans to move from Pine Oaks Apartment to Station Creek on 100th Street and M-37 in Caledonia. V.! I o ■ f. 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The Disease Detective was earned by Science Ashley Ayers and Emily event requires students to apply principles of epidemi­ Nyland. Second place in Remote ology to a published report Sensing went to Scholtens of a real-life health situation or problem. This year's and Lenartz. Third place in Don't Bug problem focused on diabetes. In Don’t Bug Me, students Me went to Amy DeMaagd demonstrate knowledge of and Marissa Wieringa the taxonomic keys, habitats, Shaw Tim is Thornapple Kellogg head life history and geographic coach. ------- Others ------- rassistins ------- & the distribution. To solve the Dynamic team this year were Shana McCrumb, Pat Pullen. Tim Planet problem, teams work Penfield, Marie Jasper. Todd at stations that display a vari­ ety of earth science materials McCrumb and Matt Melvin. Brief descriptions of the and related earth science problems facing the teams on questions. In Ecology, students April 29 are listed below. Some of the problems are . answer questions involving written tests while others content knowledge and require constructing solu­ process skills in the area of ecology and adaptation by tions to set problems. In Astronomy, teams iden­ examining different ecosys­ tify constellations and solve tems. In Fermi Questions, teams astronomy problems. In Chemistry Lab, teams seek a fast, rough estimate of demonstrate chemistry labo­ quantity in power(s) of ten. For the Food Chemistry ratory skills related to selectproblem, teams answer ques­ ed topics. In Circuit Lab,. students tions pertaining to food which may compete in activities involv- chemistry, Staff Writer y ’I § § tn ' ■* * 5S: fa K J *k 1* 'Vi,, * ’ t*a •* •an* I *» i csc* (Haifa Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg High School Science Olympiad team will be using part of spring break this week to refine their skills as they pre­ pare to do battle at the state finals at Michigan State University April 29. The Region 10 competi­ tion at Battle Creek Lakeview High School last month consisted of 15 teams, with Hastings taking first Thornaoole place and Thornapple Kellogg runner-up. Thornapple Kellogg's two teams included a scoring group, which is the official attempt at state qualification, and a non-scoring exhibition team that is analogous to a junior varsity squad. The top two scoring teams at the state competition will go on to compete in the National Odyssey of the Mind in May, The following students scored in the first three places during the competi­ tion on March 18. Students will be doing extra studying this week in preparation for the April 29 competition. A description of the competi­ tive elements follows. Bringing first place finish­ es at the regional event were Jason Terpstra and Mike Texter in Circuit Lab and Mike Rhoby in Tower building. •f area, students had to identify, describe, and classify vari­ ous specimens. For Scrambler the teams design and build a mechani­ cal device which uses the energy from a falling mass to transport a Grade A uncooked chicken egg along& a straight track In Storm the Castle teams will design, construct, cali­ brate and operate a device capable of launching a pro­ jectile far and accurately using only the energy of a falling counterweight. include chemical reactions, characterization, and quan­ tification In the Forensics problem, students identify polymers, solids, fibers, and other materials in a crime scenario. In Health Science, teams are tested on their knowledge of health concepts. In the Physics Lab. teams demonstrate physics labora­ tory skills related to selected topics. Practical Problem Solving lives up to its name as stu­ dents solve practical science problems. For Remote Sensing, teams use maps and remote sensing technology to explain human land use pat­ terns and the relationship of a region's physical environ­ ment to the cultural land­ scape. Robot Ramble required students to design and build a robot capable of perform­ ing certain tasks. In the Rocks and Minerals For Tower Building teams design, build and test the lightest tower to carry a max­ imum load. The Wright Stuff (requires teams todesign and build a propeller driven aerodynam­ ic device for greatest time aloft. This problem also requires a space big enough to allow the creations to fly. Write It/Do It is a techni­ cal writing exercise where students write a description of a contraption and then others build it. ■ Saturday Hours’ Professional Services! Great Product Selections’ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Open House Sunday, April 9th from 1:00-3:00 5 ACRES 1 -r fll tail mi mi •»- -tv WV - 3067 Meadow Hills Dr.. Middleville *> AfraAm HiHt 5 Acres, 5 bu-JnsHnx 15 Kvh. 3200 sq. 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IV- 1 ’' J 9 I ■ J Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 * •X f>z ♦ ; 7 2 * Js*' _r MMMIMF t. . * -* — -<■ t L 5. 4 ~< Any questions please ask for Kristy @ ext: 3020 45. 7 J :4V >31 «V » L-f > or Sara @ ext: 3031 , >’ 06628073 I l t rJ �i a [ rill Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 Professional Electrolysis cuts ribbon in Hastings by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer An official ribbon cutting ceremony March 17 marked the grand opening of Professional Electrolysis of Hastings in the Woodridge Building. Owners Jamie and regis­ tered electrolysist Kristi Hanshaw, along with their children Katie (8) and Alex (6), both Thornapple Kellogg students, cut the rib­ bon with Hastings Mayor Bob May, along with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and other com- munity members. Hanshaw has serviced the surrounding counties for 13 years as an electrolysist at Razor's Edge. Electrolysis, she said, is a permanent solu­ tion to unwanted hair. “Electrolysis is a series of treatments that causes per­ manent hair removal, leading to higher self esteem, which can improve peoples' image and how they feel about themselves," she said. She also noted facial hair, hairlines, eyebrows, arms and underarms are all com­ mon areas for electrolysis and that her customers include both men and women. How long the series of treatment lasts depends on several factors, she said, such as the extent of the area being treated, previous types of temporary hair removal used, sensitivity level and how well after treatment pro­ tocols are followed. “It’s so important for peo­ ple to feel good about them­ selves and unwanted hair can really dampen a person's self esteem. It’s exciting as an electrologist to watch and be part of the clients' progres- I > -—~ ■y A <7. ■#*^1 - 5^ siS^.8gS 0 Have Printing Need? Chamber of Commerce and other members of the community cut the ribbon on Professional Electrolysis March 17. From left: Karen Heath, Bob May, Jeff Erb, Jamie Hanshaw, Mary Reavis, Kristi Hanshaw, Bud Reavis, Julie DeBoer, Lyn Briel, Pat Dozema, Lani Forbes, Deb Button, Alex Hanshaw, and Katie Hanshaw. » 1 * - 1 L4 -4 £? .rir vs£ I fi * 1 1 ™ I Graphics s. -- / [I • * 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 it I ;* V * n t II S'o'y *1 ft • i fel It d? .S' ’ rz*/ *-• O > "Ji Hi L /.K V1 ’•*( A- MJ tJ 3M* We Have a Colorful Solution r ir ■jllill! 11—mi 1^1 -J Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black 0* F •4^5-5 and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality Kristi Hanshaw and husband Jamie pick out paint colors for the Woodridge Building. printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and ■nM bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! * Publishers of: •Hastings Banner i •Hastings Reminder • Sun & News ! •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Community Advisor • Battle Creek Shopper •Weekender •Marshall Chronicle .cr 1 J J J 4 4 J •X >v * A J J.'S'- X .<► z ■z xs 5s' V’ ■sV To contact one of our & / c .0 Printing Specialists Call: •V S’ Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 / Se * N •c Xi?* sive improvement in appear­ ance as well to see their self confidence grow.” Hanshaw said electrolysis is the only form of perma­ nent hair removal approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recog­ nized by the American Medical Association. Hanshaw said she was excited about the families recent purchase and renova­ tion of the Woodrige uilding, which also has office space for lease. “We are excited about the many changes inside and outside the building,” she said. “We have some office spaces for lease and are hop­ ing to find the perfect tenants for each space. We are defi­ nitely excited and proud to become a part of the younger generation business owners of downtown Hastings. There is a lot of development and good ideas being planned to keep a busy downtown area. The city has a wonderful grant program for the downtown business owners to help with the cost III of updating the facades. We cannot wait for construction to begin on ours!" Hanshaw said they pur­ chased the 6,000-square-foot building for her business to be able to better serve her customers with a main floor location. building The includes many unique histor­ ical features such as a 180 square foot vault, which at one time was part of the for­ mer Hastings Savings and Loan. “It’s not a new face, just a new location,” she said. Hanshaw said she and her husband most recently have been working with a sign company to get a permanent building sign put up on both the front and the back entrances to get a more pro­ fessional and uniform look. “Our ultimate goal is to have the office building located at 136 East State St. recognized by its name: Woodridge Building," she said. For more information about electrolysis, call Hanshaw at (269) 948-2448. For office space inquiries call (269) 945-9321. to Hi 1 II E5 53* oai e ii ■sari .< i * * a I LI 50 26,000+ properties at GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc WWW. • ® OPEN SUN 2-4, TUES/THURS 3-6 sstm greenridge .com OPEN SUN 1-4 !'• ! tor ’ • fr,.. B II Ki I w •> 6435 Kodiak - Alto 1883 Valley Pines Dr - Middleville ALTO MEADOWS - NEW LISTING! CUSTOM BUILT RANCH HOME! CALEDONIA SCHOOLS! Brand new home in Lowell Schools! 3 bed, 2 bath, 1662 finished sq. ft. Master suite w/pvt bath & walk-in closet, spacious kitchen w/adjacent dining area, full basement w/room for expansion. 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Previous perk test & survey. $86,900. _ • 891-8620 06628019 ?! �- The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 13 CHS orchestra rates high at state festival ♦ M S. ¥ by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer *«Si ■ S" 2H X Caledonia High The School Honors Orchestra continued their success of receiving high ratings last month when they performed at the annual MSBOA Orchestra Festival. The orchestra performed prepared and sight-read musical selections for judges at the MSBOA Orchestra Festival at Allegan High School. According to CHS Orchestra Director Pete DeLille, the group received straight first division ratings, which is the highest possible rated level. The group, also, received all As and A pluses in the subcategories from the con­ cert judges. Continuing to show the Caledonia musical talents, individual seven CHS orchestra musicians received first division ratings at the MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival, qualify­ ing them to perform at the state festival. The orchestra students included Tony Pugh (viola solo), Jenny Campfield (violin solo), Josie Isaac (vio­ lin solo), Jason Demeuse (cello solo), Whitney Wilson (violin solo), Laura Danielson (violin solo), and Olivia Hall (violin solo). Six of the seven musicians then competed at the state festival March 25; unfortu­ nately, Demeuse became sick and was unable to attend to the competition. Isaac, Campfield, Wilson, Danielson and Pugh all received first division ratings while Hall received a two division rating. Pugh also qualified by the State Honors Michigan Youth Arts Festival in May. The community is wel­ comed to listen to the talents of the CHS Orchestra as they perform their Spring Collage on May 2. The concert, which will begin at 7 p.m., will feature solos, ensembles, and full orchestra in a 45minute, non-stop musical selections ranging from clas­ sical to pop culture. The admission is free for the concert. Lit Orchestra student Olivia Hall received a first divi­ sion rating at the District Festival and a second divi­ sion rating at the State Festival. Seven CHS orchestra students earned first division ratings at the District Festival, qualifying them to compete at the State Festival. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Whitney Wilson, Laura Danielson, Tony Pugh, Jason Demeuse, (front row) Josie Isaac and Jenny Campfield. (Not pictured with group is Olivia Hall.) t K eft & Great Lakes manure expo set for July 27 - • I - JE e i «« tai to i on i M a n Htaa I ■!’ = [ Mwnltsi 3SSUW ss ®,s t II!" ? 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Meets �-- I Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 Yankee Springs water system developments change course by Fran Fa verman administrative consent order abandoned Misak landfill. Staff Writer Michigan The state immediately began from the Developments in the Department of trucking in bottled water for arsenic problem in Yankee Environmental Quality. The « those residents and a Public Springs’ water system have order was signed by Al Act 307 water system was taken a new turn since the McCrumb, supervisor, on planned and constructed. Township Board terminated Oct. 21, 2005. The consent The wells drilled for the sys­ its relationship with consult­ agreement gives the town­ tem provided water with an ant John O'Malia at a special ship until 2008 to comply arsenic content of 12 parts •It board meeting March 16. with new standards for the per billion (ppb), well under Members of the board had the existing standard man­ expressed dissatisfaction dated bv by the federal Board members found three specific with the project report sub­ Environmental Protection deficiencies in the report: The escalating mitted by O’Malia. Agency (EPA). cost of the project, the consideration of Board members found Under theNational Safe only one company’s approach to water three specific deficiencies in Drinking Water Act, the the report: The escalating agency has a mandate to set treatment for the removal of arsenic and cost of the project, the con­ standards for the presence of iron from the water, and the lack of sideration of only one com­ agents in drinking water. adequate consideration of alternatives pany’s approach to water States also were required to to a water treatment plant. treatment for the removal of establish their own enabling arsenic and iron from the legislation, hence The system, which is level of arsenic permitted in Michigan’s Safe Water water, and the lack of ade­ quate consideration of alter­ administered and operated drinking water. Drinking Act (SWDA). Mary Cook, township natives to a water treatment by the Gun Lake Sewer and The task of enforcing the Water * Authority trustee, in an interview, said, EPA standards is passed on plant. Richard Grant of Fleis & (GLASWA) through a con­ “I want people to understand to the state and its agencies, Vandenbrink, an engineering tract with Yankee Springs, is they can still drink water.” the DEQ and the Michigan She maintained the water Department of Community firm in Grand Rapids, last currently operating under an is safe to use for all purposes, •It Health. though the system is not yet The system was built, res ­ ov M% in compliance with new stan­ idents were connected, and dards. no new wells were permitted How did the township sys­ in the affected areas. Life tem get to this point? •it proceeded smoothly except Prior to 1991, residents of for some grumbling about Yankee Springs received water bills from people who their drinking water from were not used to paying wells, but that year in directly for water. Duties: The members of the Planning Commission plan for and Section 19 and parts of Two events occurring in advise Council on all matters involving development of the Village Sections 17 and 20, wells rapid succession upset the including and rezoning, special land uses, site plan and were discovered to be con­ applecart. »!• review/update of Village Master Plan supported by the part-time staff planner. taminated with material orig­ The DEQ decided a water inating from the defunct and tower to maintain pressure Citizens interested in serving the three (3) year term on the month presented alternatives he recommended exploring before deciding a water treat­ ment plant was the most effi­ cient and economical solu­ tion for the township. After his presentation, the board postponed action on the water treatment plant proj­ ect. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ,^F.K POSITION OPEN £ MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (1 position) Planning Commission ending April 30, 2009 commencing April 30, 2006 should submit a letter to: Lon Myers, Village President Village of Middleville 100 E Main St. PO Box 69 Middleville, MI 49333-0069 VILLAGE OF N llmILEVILLF 'Mil and flow was necessary, a reversal of its previous posi•It tion that a tower would not be necessary until the system had achieved a level of 250 connected customers. H I want people to understand they can still drink water.” - Mary Cook, township trustee The second event was the promulgation by the EPA in 2001, and hence the DEQ, of a new standard for the per­ missible level of arsenic in drinking water at 10 ppb, a significant reduction from the previous requirement of no more than 50 ppb. The new standard would become effective Jan. 23, 2006. The board •it: was still deep in the process of borrowing money from the state’s Revolving Drinking Water Fund to build a tower capa­ ble of holding 200,000 gal­ lons of water. A total of $650,000 was borrowed from the fund for 20 years. The tower was built in 2004 and came on line in September 2005, according to Cook. While the board gappled with the water tower, corre­ spondence between McCrumb, the DEQ, and Robert Monroe, general manager, GLASWA, began to flow. In an Aug. 12, 2004, letter to McCrumb, Michael Bolf, field engineer, Water Division, DEQ, expressed concerns about the decision to drill a new well at the existing well site: “...would it be more reliable to site a well away from the existing well field so that in the event that the existing well field becomes contaminated, a reliable source of water is still available?” Permission was granted to drill at the site because except for concerns about the level of arsenic, the site met the DEQ requirements. Monroe, in a letter to McCrumb dated Dec. 9, 2004, reinforced Bolf s con­ cerns about •It drilling in the w c 11 existing well field. GLASWA had solicited bids for the drilling of a test well; Layne-Northern was the low bidder. A test well was drilledI in the existing well site area. The well at a depth of 405 feet came in at 6 ppb, but at 15-20 gallons per minute (gpm), did not have enough flow to meet the required level of 200 gpm, according to Monroe. Layne-Northern then elected to use a customary practice and standard tech­ nique to create a reservoir at •It the bottom of the well when a marshall sandstone layer is present. The rock formation is blasted, the pieces of loose Mary Jean Havenaar Village Clerk O TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 11. 2006 COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM, AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 06-04-04, PARCEL ID. NO. 08-16-019-007-40; A REQUEST BY TERRY AND JENNIFER BOYINK FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD FRONTAGE SETBACK TO 25' AT 2004 ARCHWOOD DRIVE, WAYLAND. ML Section 19 & 30. 2. ZBA 06-04-05, PARCEL ID NO. 08-16-115-001-00. A REQUEST BY JOHN H. TRYGIER FOR A VARIANCE ON THE ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY ON THE NORTH AND A VARIANCE FOR THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF 14' TO ALLOW FOR DORMERS ON THE BUILDING AT 11696 BARLOW LK; MIDDLEVILLE, ML Section 8 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING. Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi­ viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORE­ SAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). Gerald DuPont; Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Robert Lippert, Zoning Administrator Yankee Springs Township 06627668 i 0 fa & k jl 0 1«CPI* I Continued next page ft SB • r. ______________________________________ o CT e. a> -a TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING r J. $ I • * ** By 4 PM, April 20, 2006. K % > SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2006 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Van Noord. Absent; Mr. Reyff. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the February 28, •II 2006 meeting be read for the public. The minutes of the February 28, 2006 meeting were presented. During the reading of the synopsis, Havenaar correct­ ed the previous meeting minutes date to February 14, 2006. Lytle asked to add on page 2, section 3 of the full minutes 442’ after 66’. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and support was given by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes Six. Nays: None. Absent; Reyff. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Myers, who asked for the addition of a closed door session to discuss potential liti­ gation. Parker made the motion to accept the agenda with the addition of a closed door session and support was given by Corson. Voice Vote: Ayes Six. Nays: None. Absent: Reyff. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 06-07 Invest­ ment Amendment was present­ ed. Pullen made a motion to accept Resolution 06-07 as writ­ ten and Corson supported the motion. Roll Call Vote; Ayes, Seven (Corson, Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff and Van Noord). Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept current bills submitted for the March 14, 2006 meeting for the amount of $65,529.68. Support was given by Lytle. Voice Vote; Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Utility tractor bid results were presented by Department Of Public Works Director Winchester. The lowest bidder John was Deere/3320 for $19,266.17. With trade in the cost would be $6,241.00. Parker made a motion to accept the bid of $19,266.17 with trade in mak­ ing it $6,241.00. Reyff supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. The purchase agreement for the 16 acre +/- riverfront prop­ erty, east of the river and/or south of Crane Rd. with D&B Development is ready to be signed tomorrow. The $50,000 purchase price was approved at the January 24, 2006 Council meeting. The closing costs of $184.74 have been added to the purchase price. Parker made a motion to increase the purchase price to include the closing costs. Support for the motion was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent; None. Motion Passed. 6. Parker made a motion to go into closed session to discuss possible litigation. Pullen sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. At 9:14 p.m. the Council returned from closed session. Village Attorney Scans-Carter presented Cintas offer for settle­ ment. Pullen made a motion to deny the settlement offer and Van Noord supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 9:17 p.m. Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06628079 Irving Township Residents Mat iris Ke Please send applications to Irving Township, attention Carol Ergang, ifisrm d iiiiUji iliptb 3425 Wing Road, Hastings, MI 49058 no later than April 10, 2006. -IBS, Applications for Irving Township supervisor are now being accepted. Interviews will be held during the regular township meeting on April 12th at 7:00 P.M. Attendance will be required at that meeting for all interested candidates. a The preferred candidate will: •nfL ■I* • Have access to the internet and e-mail literate n H wIs> 11 • Have working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications • Be knowledgeable in electronic filing •L V V • Be able to conduct meetings; good verbal and written communica­ tion skills • Be knowledgeable in preparing budgets • Have schedule availability to attend evening fire department board IV meetings as necessary 06627885 [ NOTICE “ft** I St VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Slk KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN FILING DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE OFFICES A Candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position on the Caledonia Village Council must file a nominating petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. The minimum number of signatures required is 6 with a max­ imum of 10. The Primary will be held on August 8, 2006, if needed, and the General Election will be held on November 7, 2006. The offices of Village President, a two year term, and 3 four year term Trustee posi­ tions will be filled. 'S "S' * Petitions and Affidavit forms can be obtained at the Caledonia Village office or Caledonia Charter Township office, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sandra Ayres, Village Clerk Jennifer Christian, Township Clerk Xs •* 06627926 �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 15 •II Without official 'l.~" SXl «& Sr 1 tv * f. *16- u1’1 tab sS SJ .'S rs • l CBj •I * 1^^'I ,• .t ■ 1 J - bmw* rock are extracted, and a reservoir capable of holding enough water to create the necessary flow is created. Unfortunately the blast caused the well casing to fracture; the well collapsed on itself, permitting water with a higher arsenic content to enter the aquifer. The DEQ continued to express concerns about the ability of the township to meet the January 2006 dead­ line. On May 16, 2005, via certified letter to McCrumb, the department's water divi­ sion notified the township of its determination that the deadline will not be met by the township. Forwarded with the letter was a draft copy of an ACO. The letter went on to say that the water bureau has determined that good faith and all reasonable efforts have been made by the township to comply with the January 23, 2006, dead­ line. The importance of this statement is that there will be civil fines levied against no i the township if the ACO is signed before Dec. 1, 2006. Cook moved hiring Fleis & Vandenbrink last October to oversee the compliance efforts; the motion was approved by the board. By this time the board had learned an extension until January 2008 had been made available by the DEQ to the township. Part of the ACO is program. a compliance Hiring Fleis & Vandenbrink enabled the board •Il to comply With the requirement that a engineering professional firm be on board by Nov. 1, 2005? After some negotiations, Layne-Northern agreed to drill another test well at no charge to the township. That well, lamentably for the sys­ tem, came in at 15 ppb. At this point, LayneNorthern introduced John O’Malia. professional engi­ neer, O'Malia Consulting, an expert on filtration systems, to McCrumb and the rest of the board in late November 2005. McCrumb, in an inter­ view, recalled, “ He scared the board into going with him. He knew all about the ACO." The board voted to hire O'Malia Consulting at a cost of $15,000. Within a month, O'Malia requested another $10,000 because of the tightness of an April 1, 2006 deadline in the ACO for getting a plan to the DEQ. The board agreed, The board expected him to present a reasoned discus­ sion of the available alterna­ tives, their estimated costs, and a recommendation as to •II how to proceed. The report did not meet those objectives in the view of board mem­ bers. John Jerkatis, treasurer, was critical at the March 9th board meeting when he said that the report recommended only a water treatment plant and only one manufacturer’s plant (Layne Christensen’s trademarked process “LayneOX.” The report's reception was not aided by the estimated cost of the treatment plant at $448,000. There T_ — are four. distinct processes for removing arsenic and other compounds from water. A significant environment competitive exists for each method, according to Monroe. The rej rt did not discuss the competitive environment. The township now had two engineering firms on board to deal with the same problem. Grant recommend•!• ed exploring the possibility of drilling other wells at dif­ ferent sites —the LayneNorthern wells had been drilled near the current well site. Mindful of the difficul­ ties posed by the presence of -n •— ' 0*~ T * X* — B < > F r •ML) ★ YARD WASTE K COLLECTION FOUNDED IIH ^CHlG^ ^0 tS& ■iB3 ri iB c The Village staff plans to collect leaves, yard waste and brush every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from April 10th through October 9th - weather permitting. Grass, leaves, and other yard waste must be in sturdy, clear, plastic bags containing no more than 50 pounds each. Yard wastes in other kinds of ____ o_ bags or other containers cannot be accepted for safety reasons. Yard 9 M waste put out for collection must be free of trash, household wastes, tree root balls or stones, as we are unable to process them. r t Brush must be placed at the curbside all stacked in the same direction. Brush should not cover the sidewalk or interfere with pedestrian traf­ B fic, nor protrude into any part of the paved roadway. Brush and tree limbs will be collected if less than 6 inches diametei and less than 8 feet long, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from b April 10th through October 9th. B The actual time required in collecting all yard waste and the specific time your home is served depends on overall volume and the weather. It is possible that a given yard waste collection sweep will take several 0 B days to complete, but in any case each residence will be visited in turn just once during each sweep. 9 All leaf bags, yard waste and brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on the collection date. B J 9 I B Yard waste not properly placed at the roadside at the time Department of Public Works visits a given residence will not be collected during that Note that the autumn leaf-vacuuming schedule will be sweep. announced the end of summer. r » 1* J A For more information, please contact the Village offices at 100 East Main Street. Telephone: 269-795-3385 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Mary Jean Havenaar Village Clerk large bodies of water and the Misak landfill Grant suggest­ ed moving out a half mile or so from the current well sites. In his view, if alternate wells can be found, the cost for drilling the wells and connecting them to the sys­ tem ($325,000) is well under the $448,000 estimated by O'Malia for the treatment plant, To this point, if it seems as though the Yankee Springs board was overwhelmed by the demands placed upon it, it was. McCrumb, in an inter­ view, said, “We were look­ ing at different things but had not acted. That’s where the board and I made a mis­ take. We should have acted •!• sooner. ” He went on to say, “We expected that somebody would challenge the order and lower it. (His remark means that instead of being lowered to 10 ppb, the allow­ able level of arsenic would be raised so that the township would be able to meet it without difficulty.) We did­ n’t realize we were in a cri­ sis.” He noted that the order is currently being challenged. Cook agreed, comment- CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES notice u A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA k 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the March 15, 2006 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Re­ quiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FROM REPORTS 7. OFFIBOARD/COMMITTEE CERS AND STAFF. A. None. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Resolution - Regarding an ‘Action application by Packaging’, 6995 Southbelt Drive, for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption (previously Certificate approved via motion vote). B. Motion - Regarding $40,000 payment by ‘T&M Partners’ for utilities project along M- 37. C. Motion - Regarding request by ‘T&M Partners’ to amend the Consent Judgment for the Crossroads of Caledonia (formerly Garden Grove). 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion - Regarding request for a 2006 ‘Cowpie Blues Festival’. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. ________ _ ing, “We were overwhelmed by the two problems at once." Her priorities are in order are to satisfy the need in the water district and to fix the arsenic problem. The system is also at capacity because of continuing development in Section 19. She estimates that it will take about $1 mil­ lion to take care of both problems. She concluded, “There is no way it is going to be cheap.” The O'Malia report included calculations making it clear that the current base rates of a fixed monthly charge of $18 and the usage charge of $1.35 per thousand gallons would double to $36 and $2.70 respectively. The average customer's water bill would approach $670 per year. The reason for the rate increase is the additional systern debt ($448,000) that would be required for a water treatment plant. Though at press time, cal­ culations have not yet been made by Fleis and Vandenbrink, rates would have to be increased to serv­ ice the additional debt of $325,000. Following its dismissal of •. It O'Malia Consulting, appears the board has opted to proceed with Grant's rec­ ommendation to look for •II ssible additional well field sites. In a conversation March 31, he confirmed that a possible site has been located. He explained the farther one proceeds south and west of the existing well field, the better the water is. He also noted that the pro­ •!• sed site for a test well has t •II been mapped and is posted at the township hall. It is likely an update on • the water system problem will be on the agenda for the regularly scheduled April 13 board meeting, according to McCrumb. Township board meetings are held at the township hall, 284 Briggs Road, north and begin at 7 p.m. A public notice has been published by the township for the hearing necessary to proceed with an application to the DWRF; the hearing will be held on April 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the township hall. 06627950 Public Notice published in your newspaper. this may be all the information you get. Currently and historically, it is the responsibility of government to publish public and legal notices here in Michigan's newspapers. Facts concerning court actions, government bids, zoning changes, tax increases, and legislative proposals are all published here. In fact, it's the law serving your right to know; assuring that you are informed of events and important information affecting your life and community. = ====. — M mr/ii = = =L = = MICHIGAN FBUS ASSOCIATION MICHIGAN NfWSPArtti, INC The rwkHtnQ affinatf of tno MicJMSAn Prwi MsocUOon Public Notices in Newspapers. Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your Door. qF CT— T • I * r &• as FOUNDED 1AM VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE H ^ChiGN^ Public Notice I Annual Spring Clean Up - One Day Only ■ April 29, 2006 I The Village of Middleville has contracted a private hauler to pick up ■ household items, rolled carpet and other large and bulky household ■ items that have outlived their usefulness as annual service for the citi- ■ zens that reside in the Village. ■ Residents may begin placing items at the edge of a Village street abut- | ting their own residence on April 24, 2006. All items must be placed at ■ the curb by 12:01 AM, April 29,2006. The private hauler will make only ■ one pass, one day, with multiple trucks in the Village beginning at day ■ break. ■ The pick up will be only one day - April 29, 2006. ■ The private hauler will not pick up: Petroleum-based products, toxic ■ chemicals, paint, motor vehicle parts, building demolition or construe- ■ tion materials, batteries, food wastes, animal wastes and carcasses and ■ any other materials deemed to be hazardous. (See below) ■ Refrigerators and other appliances will be picked up by a separate con- ■ tractor and must have all air tight doors completely detached for safety. Other unauthorized wastes mixed with allowed pick up items will result in no items being collected from that residence. Ron M. Howell, Village Manager Hazardous Waste may be taken to the Expo Center. Barry County Fair Grounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI, on May 20, 2006 between 9 AM and 1 PM. sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Waste Building Materials may be taken to Waste Management Hastings, Hastings Landfill (269-945-2260), 1899 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. between the hours of 8 AM - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri and Sat 8 AM -12 Noon o> for a fee of $12.50 per yard. ____________________ _ IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The regular board meetings of Irving Township are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the township hall at 3425 Wing Rd., on the following dates for 2006-2007. April 12, 2006 May 10, 2006 June 14, 2006 July 12, 2006 August 9, 2006 September 13, 2006 October 11, 2006 November 8, 2006 December 13, 2006 January 10, 2007 February 14, 2007 March 14, 2007 This notice is printed in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act. 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State Zip i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ■ With an energy crunch expected this summer, homeowners should pay special attention to maintaining their central air conditioning units because a poorly running unit can significantly increase energy bills. “Heating and cooling is the single biggest energy consumer in your home, and accounts for about 40 percent of all the energy used by homeowners,” said William Sutton, president of the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute, the organization that sets performance standards for central air-conditioning units and certifies that they perform as stated. “That’s why taking steps to make sure your unit is running as efficiently as possible can pay off this sum•It mer.” ARI offers homeowners the following tips on how to keep their central air condi­ tioning units running effi­ ciently: • Change the air filter. Check the furnace filter and change it if it’s dirty, or according to the manufactur­ er’s recommendation, to keep dust from collecting on the evaporator coil fins. Keeping ycmr filter clean can cut ener­ gy consumption 5- to 15-percent. Turn off the power to the furnace before pulling the filter out so the blower does­ n't come on and blow dust throughout the system. Be sure to position the filter according to the manufactur­ er’s instructions. • Clear away leaves, grass, weeds, plants, and other debris that block air­ flow through the outdoor condensing unit, which is the large metal box •It in your yard next to your home. Anything that collects on the unit's fins will block airflow and reduce its efficiency. Grass clippings thrown by the lawn mower are particularly common offenders. • Occasionally clean the outdoor condensing unit by spraying it with a water hose. • Check to make sure air conditioning vents inside your home are not obstructed by furniture. • Close off unused rooms and close vents in those rooms. • Set the fan speed on 0 $ ft high except in very humid weather. When it’s humid, set the speed on low; you will get less cooling, but the air circulation will make it feel cooler. • Hire a professional to service your air condition­ er. A well-trained technician will find and fix problems in your air conditioning system. However, not all service technicians have the same level of training. Look for a technician that is certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE). You can find a NATE-certified techni­ cian online at www.natex.org. Be sure to insist that the technician: • Check for the correct amount of refrigerant and test for refrigerant leaks. • Capture any refrigerant that must be evacuated from the system. • Check for and seal duct leakage in central systems. • Measure air flow through the evaporator coil. • Check the accuracy of the thermostat. • Verify the correct electric control sequence and make sure that the heating system and cooling system cannot operate simultaneously. • Inspect electric terminals, clean and tighten connec­ tions, and apply a non-conductive coating if necessary. • Oil motors and check belts for tightness and wear. “With proper maintenance, central air conditioning units should last at least 12 to 15 years,” said Sutton. “However, many people take these appliances for granted and often don't think about maintaining them or having them serviced until they stop working. Just as they do with their car, homeowners need to regularly service their cen­ tral air conditioners to keep them running smoothly. Spring is a great time to think about getting service before hot weather arrives and the rush for service is in full swing.” The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute is the trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American-produced central » air-conditioning and com­ mercial refrigeration equip­ ment. GET AU THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. ■61 ft ft ft * ft* 7* 'll* F ... $5 Jrt •p 8 i* ^8385 .Sites i rinJ® Ute* tabl/is It ffiterri: !• ihiis jvilfc KUj t • • •1 i I >5 % A J iy �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 17 Middleville apartments mold problems surface by Patricia Johns Staff Writer I ' ‘V5 * xx Hunters Apartments resi­ dents told the Middleville Village Council last Tuesday night about what they believe to be an almost impossible problem — toxic mold. Residents of the apart­ ments on State Road brought pictures and their concerns to the council about “toxic mold,” which they claim is negatively impacting them and their children's health. Jessica Reed said air quality tests of several of the apartments are showing varying results with some apartments containing spores of several different types of mold. Complicating this prob­ lem is that some of the apart­ ments are rented under Section 8 federally subsi­ dized housing and there are no other units available in this program to allow mold affected tenants to move. Tenants said another con­ cern is that as management cleans the mold out of the apartments, debris is just being put into dumpsters without any special care. There are no Environmental Protection Agency standards on mold amounts or mold removal at this time. A message was left at the MRD apartment management telephone number for comment on this issue, but the call was not returned. According to the EPA or website, “Standards Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for airborne concen­ trations of mold, or mold spores, have not been set. There are no current EPA regulations or standards for airborne mold contaminants.” . According to Greg Cal se in the environmental health division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department., officials have met with four residents and toured apartments. They sent a letter to This is one of the many types of mold spores which can cause problems if there is too much moisture. (Photo courtesy of the EPA.) 4b * § ’kb > J ' •£ Q S k«t •I ■■ : '■"*S 55 :S *» 'i«T ■ !Ii5®sies 1'1 ’ « '»sas a #m » * ■ •■km liati'Mt l astcii m toll Cl ixrnii isbute «KIM* »>*B f I3P * * ** UfflEl' management detailing their observations. Cabose stressed there are mold spores in the air and in areas of high moisture, these spores may bloom. There are no regulations or laws con­ trolling the amount of mold. Village Manager Ron Howell told the residents the take village would not sides” on this issue, but would try to see what could be done to assist them, The EPA does have a website at www.epa.gov that contains information on mold and its ipact on health problems and getting rid of it as well. The following infor­ mation comes from the EPA website. Ten Things You Should Know About Mold 1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practi­ 2. cal way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way indoor mold to control ____ growth is to control mois­ ture. If mold is a problem 3. in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of mois­ ture. Fix the source of 4. the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth. bb •!• indoor Reduce 5. humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generat­ ing sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing and ventilation; using exhaust fans whenever cook­ ing, dishwashing, and clean­ ing. Clean and dry any 6. damp or wet building materi­ als and furnishings within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Clean mold off hard 7. surfaces with water and detergent, and dry complete­ ly. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced. Prevent condensa­ 8. tion: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold sur­ faces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation. In areas where there 9. is a perpetual moisture prob­ lem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on •It concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation), 10. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any sub­ stance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet and foods. How to Identify the Cause of a Mold and Mildew Problem. Mold and mildew are commonly found on the exterior wall surfaces of cor­ ner rooms in heating climate locations. An exposed comer room is likely to be significantly colder than adjoining rooms, so that it has a higher relative humidity (RH) than other rooms at the same water vapor pressure. If mold and mildew growth are found in a corner room, then relative humidity next to the room surfaces is above 70 percent. However, is the RH above 70 percent at the surfaces because the room is too cold or because there is too much moisture present (high water vapor pressure)? The amount of moisture in the room can be estimated by •Il measuring both temperature and RH at the same location and at the same time. Suppose there are two cases. In the first case, assume that the RH is 30 percent and the temperature is 70 degrees F in the middle of the room. The low RH at that tempera­ ture indicates that the water vapor pressure (or absolute probably due to air that is "too moist." Humidity is the dominating factor, and con­ trol strategies should involve decreasing the moisture con­ tent of the indoor air. 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Spring Special! 269-795-3486 • — ~ =■- - ~ 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 o cdCD M CD CD CT — — ■■■ ** * * «••**-■* ■ a m I �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 Scots win two of their first three girls’ soccer games T- * ^4 1 Caledonia’s varsity girls’ soccer team went 2-1 in its three contests prior to spring break. The Scots bounced back from a 5-1 loss at Lowell last Monday to defeat Grandville on Wednesday night 1-0. “The girls played very hard," said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter. “We ironed out a few of the problems we had against Lowell. It was a great way to go into the break.” The Scots had a tough time finishing plays against Red the Arrows in Caledonia Monday. Lowell jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but Brandi Victory quickly evened up the score in the 18th minute Five minutes later Lowell connected on a header off a restart to take a 2-1 lead, then the two teams traded momentum back and forth for the rest of the half. Lowell had a better share of the control however, and made it 3-1 with three min­ utes remaining in the half off a long throw in. The Scots played well for much of the second half, but were not able to put it in the net. Lowell scored two goals in the last two and a half minutes of the game to make the final score 5-1. The Scots didn’t have any trouble finding the net in their season opener, March 24, against Grand Rapids Central. Caledonia scored a 10-0 victory. Five players scored goals and five had assists for the Scots. Victory had four goals, Jenna Bigger three goals and an assist, Hillary Fazier had a goal and two assists. Tess Botsford and Chelsea Denton also scored goals for Caledonia, while Meghan Sanxter recorded four assists and Danae and Homrich Katlin Oberlin had one assist each. $ 'jl# J 9" w. fa Red Hats see fashion show Sue Otto from the Sea Shanty brought a fashion show to the Red Hat luncheon on March 25 at Bay Pointe. Organ donations encouraged with ‘Buddy Week' beginning April 10 1 Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently announced that Monday, April 10 has been selected as the start of this year’s “Buddy Week,” a time when organ donation supporters meet with the public at branch offices to promote enrollment on the state’s donor registry. To enhance organ dona­ tion efforts, the Department of State, Gift of Life of Michigan and the Michigan o Eye-Bank have extended promotional efforts from the traditional “Buddy Day” to the entire week. April is des­ ignated as “Donate Life Month" as part of a nation­ wide campaign. “The gift of organ and tis­ sue donation means hope and life for someone who is criti­ cally ill,” Land said. “Lives are transformed when people care enough to become a donor. The Department of State has a long tradition of partnering with Gift of Life Michigan and the Michigan Eye-Bank. We're very proud of our role in educating resi­ dents about the critical need for more donors. We’re try­ ing something new this year by expanding our efforts to a full week. I’m very excited about the additional opportu­ nities this provides us to focus on the important mes­ sage of organ and tissue donation.” On April 10, which is o > o CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ‘ Buddy Day" Gift of Life Michigan and Michigan Eye-Bank volunteers, known as Buddies, will be in about 135 Secretary of State offices from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to distribute organ donor information. Buddies have received a transplant, are waiting for one, are the family and friends of a recip­ ient or donor, or are organ and tissue donor supporters. Land will also hold a Buddy Day news conference that morning in southeast Michigan to promote the lifesaving message of organ and tissue donation. In addition, offices in select communities will con­ tinue to host Buddies throughout the remainder of the week. All offices will have organ and tissue donor information on display. Residents who will not be at a branch office during Buddy Week still have plen­ ty of opportunities to enroll on the donor registry. The department’s Web site makes registering easy with its online enrollment pro­ gram at www.Michigan.gov/ i; sos. Additionally, enrollment cards are available at any branch office and are mailed with every driver’s license and state identification card. Gift of Life Michigan is the state's certified, full­ organ service recovery organization. The agency acts as an intermediary between donors, physicians and hospital staff. For more information about organ donation, con­ tact Gift of Life Michigan at 1-800-482-4881. f .HlUUiJ •> '1.1 • i uib A jutoi /jParents As Playmates class starts April 12 in Hastings o (for 2-472 Year Old Preschoolers) Do you have concerns about the speech, large or small motor skills, Gfl y socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? We 7/ may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conm ducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2-470 who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are^b a a Caledonia Caledonia School School District District resident resident and and would would like like to to schedule schedule aL< ’ o screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your I child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place Tuesday, April 18th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 o5 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. (The next screening is ] planned for Fall 2006 - date to be announced.).1 06627273 fl o o __________ BrsBnrsHOP I ( / I Ionia, M I ; <■ ■•X ! “ -7 I Wtf- «« • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • • • • • — ■ 100% Guarantee On Repairs Frame Repairs O cn CD § Glass Repair CD cn CD Spray On Bedliners Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 "We meet by accident" Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com . . . -■ - ■■ ■■ tintn liM I iiskra ■uaws |isk A new seven-week session of Parents As Playmates class will begin Wednesday, April 12. Class meets each Wednesday morning from 10:30-11:15 at the at Community Education and Recreation Center (located adjacent to Hastings High School). Young children are full of energy and channeling that energy positively is some­ times a challenging task for parents. As “Parents Playmates” class, instructed by Tina Thompson and offered in cooperation with Hastings Area Schools Community Education Department, is an opportuni­ ty for children and their par­ ents to interact together to direct energy toward a habit of physical activity. Parents As Playmates, offered to children ages 2 and 3 with an adult caregiver, allows kids to try creative movement activities, begin­ ning sports skills, coordina­ tion activities, and basic tum- bling skills in a very relaxed child-initiated atmosphere of exploration. Each child brings a grownup (mom, dad, grand­ parent, caregiver, etc.) with him/her to class. Together, they explore various physical activity stations set up around the room. With a degree in Early Childhood Education, Thompson also incorporates preschool-readiness concepts, such as shape and color recognition, name recogni­ tion, and language development into the class. A naturally-occurring aspect of each class is the social experiences children encounter. Ageappropriate social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, play­ ing cooperatively with peers, and learning to handle frus­ trations develop throughout each session of the class. Cost is $30 for the sevenweek session. Other develop­ mentally appropriate move­ ment and tumbling classes are offered for 3-5 year olds and 5-8 year olds. To register or to inquire about other Fun, Friends & Fitness classes, please call Hastings Community Education at 948-4414, or register in-person at the Ed and Rec Center. [a uata £ IB lit .‘iSIRS; ihi Will i I I' :iseiu ii 1 w. *1 '»H REGRIP Save Your Swing 3 % o * *: Ken Norris (616) 891-6123 Free Pickup and Delivery | 6658 Fence Row Ct. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 I % cn GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. < ‘S s Call 945-9554 for more information. % * ’I �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006/ Page 19 •II Three TK boys on All-Barry Co. basketball squad by Brett Bremer only underclassmen. Sports Editor ’JI ‘Sl1 ' J I .z? •Mu' •. •fain; * J* f I I J* / For the fifth consecutive season, the Barry County boys’ basketball season came to an end when the buzzer sounded on the Lakewood Vikings in the Class B regional tournament. In what has been the Barry County Class B district for sometime now, the Vikings topped the Delton Kellogg Panthers in the opening round at Allegan High School, then dispatched the Hastings Saxons in the semi­ finals in what was the second tight contest of the season between the two teams. Lakewood went on to knock off Charlotte in the district championship, before pushing Godwin Heights right to the very end in the at semifinal regional Grandville High School. Lakewood and Maple Valley had the only two win­ ning records among Barry County’s five cage teams. The high-scoring Lions place four seniors on this year's all-county first and second teams, while the Vikings have three. Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings also each earned three honorees after battling through the rugged O-K Gold Conference schedule. It was a tough year for the Delton Kellogg boys, who didn’t win a game during the 2005-06 season. Maple Valley senior guard Adam Lamphere, the coun­ ty’s leading scorer this sea­ son, is the only honoree back from last year's first and sec­ ond teams, despite the fact that the SMAA (South) was a much tougher league this season than the one the Lions had been in in the past. Kellogg's Thornapple Ryan Sisson, Hastings Bryan Skedgell, and Lakewood's Alex Erickson are this year's Boys’ Basketball First Team Barnett Tyler Lakewood: Splitting his time between the point guard and shooting guard posi­ tions, Barnett was one of Lakewood's senior leaders with 11.3 points and three assists per game. Barnett was just as solid on the other end of the floor, leading Lakewood in charges taken this season and was one of three Vikings with an average of at least 1.5 steals per game. He earned honor­ able mention status in the Capital . Area Activities Conference Division 3 this year. Steve Bolo - Hastings: The Saxons’ senior center led his team with 11.3 points and six rebounds per game this season, while also playing excellent defense in the post. Bolo shot 55-percent from the field. this year and 77percent from the free throw line, while earning all-con­ ference honors in the O-K Gold. Erickson Alex Erickson Lakewood: The Vikings came together this season as a team when Erickson returned to the floor after the holiday break. He led Lakewood in scoring aver­ age with 11.6 points per game. A junior center, Erickson also averaged nearly 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots per game. He was named first team all-confer­ ence in the CAAC-3 follow­ ing the season. Lamphere Adam Maple Valley: Lamphere led all of Barry County in scoring with the Lions' up­ tempo style, pumping in 20 points per game, while also averaging 5.5 assists and 3 steals each time out. | Fighting Scot softball team wins its first two contests The Caledonia varsity girls’ softball team is perfect so far this season. The Fighting Scots scored their first two victories of the season last week, knocking off Holland and Covenant Christian. Holly Denton pitched a shut-out as the Scots scored a 4-0 win on Wednesday at home against Holland. Leading the Scots on Kaylee were, offense Denton, Kalajanien, Britannia Hormel and Sarah VanVelsen and Lindsey Forton. Forton had a triple to drive in a run and Denton a double which drove in two. Alex Packer drove in the fourth run for Caledonia on a base hit. Denton was helped to the shut-out by solid defensive work by the Fighting Scots behind her. The Scots opened the sea­ son last Monday with a 9-3 win over Covenant Christian. Nicole Cook picked up the win for the Fighting Scots, striking out five and not allowing a single walk. Kalajanien had a triple and two RBI’s for the Scots. Denton made things tough on the Covenant pitchers by stealing four bases, reaching on a hit and a pair of walks. Becca Roerig went 2-for-3 at the place for the Scots, and VanVelsen had three RBI’s. Defensively Caledonia was lead by first baseman Kassy Parker, who had nine put outs without an error. “This was a great start for us early in the season," said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. “It will give us confidence going into Spring Break." The Scots return to action after the break on Tuesday, April 11, at Lowell. Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads > ••• a ■x - “y Hastings’ Steve Bolo (left) and Ryan Sisson (right) are both members of the 2005-06 All-Barry County boys’ basketball first team along with Lakewood’s Kyle Rowland, Tyler Barnett, Alex Erickson, and Maple Valley’s Adam Lamphere. He finishes his career as the third leading scorer in Maple Valley history with 954 points after three years on the Lion varsity and three years of being named a first team all-conference per­ former. Rowland Kyle Lakewood: In his senior season, Rowland went from being the forward who did all the little things for Lakewood to the one who did all the little things and led the team in scoring. He finished the year as a first team all-CAAC-3 per­ former by averaging 12 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was also one of the county’s top free throw shooters knocking them down with 73.6-percent accuracy. Sisson Ryan Thornapple Kellogg: A tall, athletic, junior guard. Sisson did his best to fill the shoes left by Jon Yeazel who moved on to Central Michigan University by doing a little bit of every­ thing for the Trojans. He led his team in points per game with 16.5 and also averaged 4.2 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.4 steals a game. He earned first team all-conference honors in the O-K Gold this year. Boys’ Basketball Second Team Nick Archer - Delton Kellogg: The Panthers strug­ gled all season long, but sen­ ior captain Nick Archer’s motor never stopped running as he tallied more than 5 points and 5 rebounds per game. “I don't think we had more of a competitor on this team, who just played his heart out/’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. Blain Jason Thornapple Kellogg: “The games we won. he kind of got us there," Trojan head coach Lance Laker said of his senior guard.. Blain shot 43-percent from the field this season, averaging 9.4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Josh Bursley - Maple Valley: A senior center and team captain, Bursley was one of four Lions to average double digits in scoring this season. He was second on the team with 11.4 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds with 9.2 per con­ test and earned all-SMAA honorable mention accolades in his third year as a varsity player at the Valley. Adam Gonser - Maple Valley: A senior guard. Gonser earned special' men­ tion honors in the SMAA, after leading the Lions in steals with 3.1 per night. Gonser finished second on the team in assists with 3.6 per game and fourth in scor­ ing 10.8 points per game. J.J. Quick - Hastings: A senior guard who's last name aptly describes the way he plays. Quick was second on the Saxons in scoring with 11.2 points per game this season. Quick did more than score the basketball. He also aver­ aged 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 assists per game, while knocking down 76percent of his foul shots. Maple Andy Root Valley: The Lions' other big body down low. Root was third on the team in scoring with 11.2 points per game. He was second on the team, behind Bursley, with 6.8 rebounds per game and shot 53.6-percent from the field for the season. Skedgell Bryan oKtugcn Hastings: A tall junior for­ ward in his second season with the Saxon varsity, he became a bigger part of the Hastings attack this year with 9.4 points per game. Skedgell also averaged 4.6 rebounds per game and shot 52-percent from the field. Thaler Isaac Thaler Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior center was the only Barry County eager to average a double-double this season, tallying 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He wasn't always the biggest man in the paint, but his strength and his smarts helped him earn second team all-conference honors in the O-K Gold. Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06624 STOP CRABGRASS BEFORE IT STARTS With our spring fertilizer and crabgrass preventer application guaranteed to give your lawn a jump start and keep the crabgrass gone all year long! Call this week and get 1/2 off your first application when you sign up for our five step program designed to keep your lawn green and weed free all season long! Green Brass/ FERTILIZATION & PEST CONTROL 616.889.0514 rvr GJ GJ �—* Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 A A A trio of Trojans on All-Barry Co. volleyball teams i by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Of the. 16 girls who are part of the 2005-06 All­ Barry County volleyball teams, eight of them were on one of the two teams last year, including six of this year’s first team members. Maple Valley's Allison Oleson is the lone first-teamer this year who wasn’t a part of the list a year ago. Four Lakewood Vikings made the first team, after the team kept their string of con­ secutive Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 championships alive and their 15th consecu­ tive district title. In what had to be one of the toughest Class B region­ al ever in the state of Michigan, the fourth ranked Vikings knocked off third ranked Hamilton before falling to the top ranked team in the state from Grand Rapids South Christian in the regional championship game under first-year head coach Christine Grunewald. It was a banner year for the Delton Kellogg girls as well, under new head coach Jack Maggelson. Maggelson is only new to Delton Kellogg. In his previous position he led Portage Northern to state title after state title. With his experience, the Panthers had a rare winning season and earned their first / I 69 111 -r, - Members Thornapple and Delton Lakewood’s Brehm. of the 2005-06 All-Barry County girls’ volleyball first team include Kellogg’s Jessica Flaska (left), Maple Valley’s Allison Oleson (center) Kellogg’s Alex Culbert (right). Other members of the first team are Morgan Pennington, Amy Joostberns, Stevie Spetoskey, and Chelsea win in a district tournament ever. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg had a tough time in one of the toughest leagues around, facing both the South Christian and Hamilton teams that were ranked in the top four in the state during the O-K Gold Conference season. Athlete of the week Caledonia High School Softball Holly Denton hod a hit and four stolen bases in the Fighting Scot softball team's season openeing win over Covenant Christian. She followed up that performance by pitching a shut-out against Holland last Wednesday, a game in which she also had a double and a pair of RBI's. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml Lynn Denton m-37, Middievme, mi Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE MB 06627965 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE * FARM BUREAU GENERAL Girls’ Volleyball First Team Brehm Chelsea oicmn Lakewood: In 3123 setting attempts in the 2005-06 sea­ son, the Vikings’ senior set­ ter had just 15 errors. That’s the kind of performance one would expect out of an all­ state performer. Brehm finished her senior season with 1175 assists, 126 kills, 376 digs, and 73 aces. “Her attitude is positive and she’s mentally tough,” added Lakewood head coach Christine Grunewald. Alex Culbert - Delton Kellogg: A senior, Culbert was the leader of the attack for the Delton Kellogg Panthers who had one of their program's best seasons ever this winter. Culbert led the Panthers with 6.2 kills per game and 2.7 blocks. She was an allKVA and all-region firstteamer this season, and has been named third team all­ state in Class B. Jessica Flaska Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior scored all-con­ ference honors in the O-K Gold for the third time this season, her second as a AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK « PONTIAC MUTO BOOT we meet by accident. Your full service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06623956 Melanie Forman Lakewood: The Vikings couldn't have asked for a better back-up setter and allaround solid passer this sea­ son. Forman, a sophomore who'll get her chance to step into the spotlight next sea­ son, had 332 assists this sea­ son to go along with 371 digs, 49 aces, and 135 kills. Jordan Haines - Delton Kellogg: Haines was strong up front for the Panthers this season finishing third on the team with 2.9 kills per game, to go along with .93 blocks a game. A junior, Haines earned honorable mention all-con­ ference honors in . the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter. Katee Hogoboom Delton Kellooc, The Panthers' junior setter was all over the court for her team this season, averaging 13.8 assists per game, She also tallied 2.4 kills and 1.2 blocks per game for the Panthers, and joined teammate Alex Culbert on first team all-KVA and all­ region teams. Alaina Mater - Maple Valley: The Lions' junior setter had 729 assists this season, making only 32 errors in 2,431 attempts. She also led her team in serves successfully sending over 96-percent of her attempts while tallying 122 aces. Mater also scored 68 kills and 160 digs this season, and was named to the all-SMAA (South) second team. Peschel Erica Peschel Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ junior middle hitter made things happen in front of the net for her team this winter. Thornapple Kellogg varsity captain. Flaska led the Trojans with 381 kills this season and 506 digs. She was also suc­ cessful on 95-percent of her service attempts. Amy Joostberns Lakewood: A star at Maple Valley her first two seasons, Joostberns made the move to the Lakewood school district and was critical to the Vikings’ success in the front row this season. She finished the year with 397 kills and 123 blocks. “She’s consistent, smart, and hits a very hard ball,” said Lakewood coach Christine Grunewald. Allison Oleson - Maple Valley: A senior outside hit­ ter, Oleson led the Lions in kills this year with 375, and also had 152 aces. A solid defender as well, Oleson had 656 digs and made just 49 errors in 980 service receive attempts. She earned all-conference firstteam honors in the SMAA (South) this season. L Morgan Pennington Lakewood: In her senior season, Pennington was sec­ ond on the Viking team with 535 kills from her outside hitter position. She also had 242 digs, and 45 total blocks this year. “Morgan is a smart and effective outside hitter,” said Lakewood head coach Christine Grunewald. “She puts the ball away as well as can work it around the court.” Stevie Spetoskey Lakewood: “She’s a leader on and off the court, and works harder than any ath­ lete I've coached,” Viking L_„2 coach head Christine Grunewald said of her allaround solid senior. Spetoskey closed her sen­ ior season at Lakewood by leading the team in kills with 541. She was successful on 94-percent of her service attempts, had 53 blocks, and 496 digs in her fourth year on the varsity. Girls’ Volleyball Second Team I Peschel had 224 kills and 79 blocks for the Trojans. From the back of the court. Peschel totaled 42 aces. Rebekah Raymond Thornapple Kellogg: Raymond was second on the Trojan team this winter in kills, finishing behind team­ mate Jessica Flaska with 246. A team captain, Raymond also did a solid job of keep­ ing the ball off the floor, end­ ing the year with 241 digs. Katie Smoczynski Delton Kellogg: An outside hitter, Smoczynski was sec­ ond on the Delton Kellogg team this winter with 3.1 kills per game. She also averaged 1.1 blocks per game. A senior, Smoczynski was named an honorable mention performer this winter in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Brandi Sutfin Hastings: A senior left-side hitter who also plays in the back row for the Saxons, Sutfin was second on her team this season with 142 kills, to go along with her 11 blocks and 17 aces. Saxon head coach Gina McMahon called Sutfin the best defensive player on her team, who could also do a solid job offensively of find­ ing holes in the opponents defense. Jamie VanBoven Hastings: The Saxons’ sen­ ior middle hitter led her team with 204 kills and 87 total blocks. 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Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, and Maple Valley all won district champi­ onships. Thornapple Kellogg won a Division 2 regional cham­ pionships, then won their state quarterfinal match over Linden to advance to the semifinals where they were finally toppled by the even­ tual state champions from Mason. That was just the team tournament. Lakewood seniors Eddie Phillips and Cody Dupont led a group of 15 county wrestlers at the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Viking duo both returned to Barry County with individual state championship medals in hand. Hastings' Steve Case and R.J. Morgan and Thomapple Kellogg’s Justin Lewis and Kyle Dalton also earned state medals. Wrestling First Team 103 Ron Smith - Maple Valley: Smith ended his sophomore season with a record of 30-5, at the Division 3 individual state finals in Division 3. In the SMAA (South) Smith was second to Stockbridge’s Devin Sauve for the championship at 103 pounds. Matt Watson - Hastings: A freshman, he was one of three Saxons to earn individ­ ual O-K Gold Conference championships this year tak­ ing the 103-pound weight class. Watson was an individual state qualifier, who ended the season with a record of 35 wins and 12 losses. 112 Kyle Dalton L Thornapple Kellogg: This Trojan freshman won the OK Gold Conference championship at 112 pounds, then went on to place fourth at 112 pounds at the Division 2 individual state finals. Dalton ended the season with a record of 52 win and just 5 losses. R.J. Morgan - Hastings: The Saxon senior earned his fourth trip to the individual state finals in 2006, scoring his third state medal with a fifth place finish in the 103pound weight class. Morgan finished the sea­ son with a record of 40 wins and 5 losses, and is the alltime winningest Saxon with 172 victories. 119 ■B John Wallace Thornapple Kellogg: Wallace was one of nine individual regional qualifiers for the Trojans this season, placing third at TK’s Division 2 district tourna­ ment hosted by Hamilton High School. Wallace also placed sec­ ond in the 119-pound weight class at the O-K Gold Conference championship meet to end the regular season. 125 Justin Lewis Meyerink Trenching & Septic Service 8822 Hanna Lake, Caledonia, MI 49316 Complete septic system installation, z service, repair and pumping. Also hauling and small excavating jobs. * LISCENSED AND INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Family owned for 40+ years Gordon Meyerink-owner Ph: 616 698-6202 • 269-795-4898 Fax: 616-698-6209 • 269-795-3819 a C\J rcxi CD CD O • •A Members of the 2005-06 All-Barry County varsity wrestling first team are (front from left) Justin Lewis (TK), Scott Brown (TK), Rusty Burgdorf (Has), Kyle Quada (Has), Brett Bissett (DK), Ashtin King (Has), (back) R.J. Morgan (Has), Ron Smith (MV), Kyle Dalton (TK), John Wallace (TK), and Matt Watson (Has). Missing from photo are Lakewood’s Eddie Phillips, Cody Dupont, Cody Orszula, Mike Kuras, and Levi Phelps. Thornapple Kellogg: In his senior season Lewis finally got his individual state medal, placing fourth in Division 2 in his third trip to the state finals. He ended the year with a 54-6 record and the most career wins ever by a Trojan with 177. Lewis plans to continue his wrestling career at Olivet College. 130 Rusty Burgdorf Hastings: The senior Saxon had another solid season, returning to the individual state finals after earning a second place finish at dis­ tricts and a third at individual . regionals. Burgdorf ended the year with a record of 37-6. He was the runner-up at the O-K Gold Conference champi­ onship at 130 pounds. 135 Brett Bissett - Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ sen­ ior leader saw his final sea­ son end with a record of 43 wins and 10 losses. Bissett was one victory short of his first ever trip to the individual state finals at the division 3 regional tour­ nament hosted by the Panthers. He scored two pins at the KVA tournament to earn the title at 135 pounds. 140 Levi Phelps - Lakewood: Phelps was a runner-up this season at both the Vikings’ individual district tourna­ ment at the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 tournament. He finished the year with a record of 30-19 after coming up one victory short of the state finals at Lakewood’s Division 2 regional tournament at Comstock High School. 145 a Scott Brown JB HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY 'I COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES J.B. HARRISON INSURANCE Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Hastings, Michigan •x www.hastingsmutuaLcom FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS o h* T“ r* CN CD <D O 1 Daniel Urich 800-217-0712 6661 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 L Thornapple Kellogg: Brown was an individual regional qualifier in his sen­ ior season after a secondplace finish at TK's individ­ ual district tournament. Hamilton's Shawn Pitsch was his nemesis on the year, beating him out for top hon­ ors in the district and push­ ing Brown to second place in the championship match of the O-K Gold Conference tournament. 152 Cody Orszula Lakewood: Orszula was an individual district champion at 152 pounds, but didn't get the chance to extend his sea­ son to the individual regional tournament. He was also the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 champion at 152 pounds this season, and ended up with a record of 385. 160 Ashtin King - Hastings: It was a tough end to a senior season for the Saxons’ King. He won an individual district championship, but didn’t compete in the individual regional tournament because of an injury. He ended the year with 37 victories and an O-K Gold Conference individual cham­ pionship in the 160-pound weight class. 171 Kyle Quada - Hastings: Quada ended his senior sea­ son with an appearance in the Division 2 individual regional tournament at Comstock High School, after placing fourth in his team’s individual district tourna­ ment. Quada finished the year with a record of 29 wins and 14 losses. He was the O-K Gold Conference runner-up at 171 pounds. 189 Eddie Phillips Lakewood: Phillips took the next step in his senior sea­ son. After placing second in the state at 171 pounds in 2005, he earned the individ­ ual state title at 189 pounds in 2006 by topping his twin brother Alex in the title tilt. He was a perfect 45-0 on the year, and his current plans are to try and earn him­ self a spot on the University of Michigan men's wrestling team next fall. 215 Mike Kuras ’ Lakewood: Kuras was one of two Vikings to earn a third •!« place finish in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 this season. From there he went on to place second at the team’s individual regional tourna­ ment, before seeing his sea­ son end at the regionals with a record of 28 wins and 9 losses. 275 Cody Dupont Lakewood: Battling injuries and ailments, Dupont overcame what those things did to his mind as well as his body to win the heavyweight state title in Division 2 at the individual finals. He ended his senior sea­ son with a record of 38-4 by outlasting Allegan's Joe Rizgallah in the champi­ onship match at the Palace of Auburn Hills. WrestlingL Second Team 119 Brenden Boyle - Delton Kellogg: Boyle had big wins in Kalamazoo Valley Association duals through­ out the regular season to help the Panthers to their third straight conference champi­ onship. His season ended a bit too soon, as he didn't get to par­ ticipate in the team or indi­ vidual post season tourna­ ments. Tyler Greenfield - Maple Valley: Greenfield ended his senior season with his first appearance in the individual state wrestling finals, and earned the Lions' lone victo­ ry of the tournament. Greenfield finished his career at Maple Valley with over 100 wins, gaining 40 of them this winter. He was second in the SMAA (South) this season at 119. 125 Jeremy Redman Hastings: Redman was an individual regional qualifier in division 2 after scoring a fourth place finish at the Saxons' individual district tournament. • He was the runner-up to TK’s Justin Lewis in the 125-pound bracket at the OK Gold Conference tourna­ ment, and ended the year with a record of 32 wins and 15 losses. 130 Kyle Root - Lakewood: Root was an individual regional qualifier in his junior season, finishing just one victory short of a trip to the individual state finals in Division 2. He was one of seven Vikings to win Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 championships in February. He ended his sea­ son with a record of 30 wins against 19 losses. 135 Mark Brown Thornapple Kellogg: Brown was an individual regional qualifier for the Trojans in his junior year, after finishing the O-K Gold Conference season by plac­ ing second behind Byron Center's Brent Mencarelli at 135 pounds. Brown concluded the sea­ son with a record of 32 wins and 21 losses. 140 ■i James Smith I Thornapple Kellogg: Smith ended his sophomore season with a record of 30 wins and 13 losses. One of the biggest of those 30 victories was a pin of Linden's Sam Carsey in the team state quarterfinals that helped the Trojans to a 33-31 victory and a second straight appearance in the division 2 semifinals. 145 L Lee Selby - Hastings: A senior, Selby came up one win short of earning a trip to the individual regional tour­ nament. He placed third in the O-K Gold Conference at 145 pounds, and finished the 2005-06 season with a record of 38 wins and 10 losses. 152 ,ul(lb | L Steve Case - Hastings: A junior, Case couldn't quite crack Lakewood's Cody Orszula for the top spot in the county, but placed fourth in the state at 152 pounds with a record of 47-5. Case was the O-K Gold Conference champion at his weight class, and placed third at both the individual district and regional tourna­ ments to get to the individual state finals. 160 Josh Kettle - Lakewood: Kettle, a junior, earned a spot in the Vikings' division 2 individual regional tourna­ ment by placing fourth at the team's district tourney. He saw his season end one win short of a spot in the state finals, with a record of 33-13. Kettle was the runnerup in the CAAC-3 at 160 pounds. Travis Young Thornapple Kellogg: Young made his second appearance in the individual state finals in 2006, after winning an individual dis­ trict championship and plac­ ing third at the individual regional tournament. He was the O-K Gold Conference runner-up at 160 pounds, and finished the year with a record of 33-16. 171 Olson Dennis Thornapple Kellogg: Olson concluded his junior season with a record of 25 wins and 19 losses. 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Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 4, 2006 Everything You Could Want in New Apartments Now Available! Affordable — ■■ > bfr : A- ** New Residential Senior Community in Caledonia! ** 3Z* -:r- ®8l! -IEI II ?.r Bf 2!iij ... IE a. 2T •> y-!'. ». F :■ i .r** ♦' w* »»--«■ «■* • •• » Station Creek Retirement Community offers safety, security, peace of mind and companionship. In short, everything you could want in quality, affordable senior living! Station Creek offers the following: 3 ■E ■ - TV* . ——-- - El K - *1 4 I 1 *• IJ . •* II wnB< .♦•v BiI-• 9^^ ■■ I ■ b , 1 V —*-*—*-— rw ■ <1 ■■■! r tXZJAXX—If prgmfill | * •X 5rfe r. .’A I < • rx I■ k: B i- s I. F- »r. y-; ’S * " ■?* :v. *« ■n. 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No. 15/April 11, 2006 DDA’s work having effect on downtown Middleville by Patricia Johns biM Tnigsd to rfsvdG ool orir sniaud 9fIT n asw ibasi/T noriw Mnriaid C 3T9W oriT wonnu £dJ J£ p ovsrl qqa bo q lioriJ looipiq )inwob I vsw *w wnwob pee voH xrnwob a wool iqoulfl inwoG iortusq fioiisri Staff Writer Middleville residents are beginning to see the impact of the Downtown Development Authority on the look of the old downtown business district. The latest development was noted at the Village Commission Planning Tuesday evening, April 4, when changes to the refur­ bishment of 207 Main St. were approve. The Middleville DDA announced Tuesday, March 21, that four local businesses have applied and been grant­ ed approval to proceed with their projects. Two of these projects are located in the old downtown, one in the gate­ way between M-37 and old downtown, and one on M37. Revitalization of old downtown is, of course, the the detailed focus in Blueprint for Michigan Downtowns. Middleville’s participation in this program resulted in receiving the state's “Cool Cities” desig­ nation in 2003. A lot of work has been accomplished since the DDA’s inception in 2001. DDA member Rick Winans says, “With the help of architect Jim WinterTroutwine, the DDA has been busy adapting the Victorianesque theme from Middleville’s turn of the cen­ tury past to the present day reality we are so familiar with.” The DDA encourages service businesses to locate in old lowntown. Keeping the area pedestrian friendly and maintaining the quaint rural atmosphere are among the key goals of the DDA. “We are extremely excited to share the plans of these four projects and to recog­ nize these business partners in their investment in Middleville,” Winans says. Barry Brown fell in love with an old building at 218 W Main (northwest corner of Main and Water, also known as the old Congregational Church.) Brown fell in love with this building when he first saw it. Having complet­ ed other historic renovations requiring oince office space. Interested parties may call Brown at (616) 957-4433. Denney Bennett of Champs Bar & Grill at 116 E. Main St. says, “Please excuse the dust as Champs will be open during this $90 thousand plus renovation.” Plans include raising the roof to support a two-story facade facing Main Street complete with parapet and ■ cornice detail reminiscent of turn of the century architec­ ture. Backlit windows and I railings covered by a gener­ ------I ous awning will lead cus­ TV f 283 tomers to the new entrance. k The west facade will carry the cornice detail from front to rear, new siding, win­ dows, awnings, and down lighting to wash the sidewalk leading to a new 800-squarefoot retail space. The walls are coming down on the back deck and being replaced by railings to open the view to the Mill Pond, Thornapple This building at 207 West Main is being renovated. River and Stage Coach Park. The Downtown Development Authority is working with Bennett says, “A great spot to enjoy dinner and your the developers to create a more historic and welcoming look for what may become a mixed use of residentential See DDA, pg. 10 and commercial. in Grand Rapids, Brown is overseeing painstakingly every detail. Already com­ plete are improvements to the building’s infrastructure preserving its integrity. improvements Future include tuck pointing of brick existing exterior, cleaning and mortar restora­ tion of the field stone base­ ment walls, new windows and doors for above ground levels, glass block to replace daylight windows on the ground level, fascia and soffet treatments, new gutters and downspouts. The yard will be land­ scaped, including lighting to gently outline this building’s historical charm at night. The inside will be complete­ ly updated, including new mechanicals and offer a spa­ cious open floor plan. Tenants and the passing pub­ lic also can enjoy the stained window glass accents designed by a local West Michigan artist. Once completed, this property could be an excel­ lent address for any profes­ sional services business _* --------- -- _ — Burglani victim helps apprehend suspects Caledonia School Board 1 candidate forum planned by Kelly Lloyd ■ j I r I I Benjamin Ayers Jacob House A little bit of sleuthing paid off for a 43-year-old Caledonia man who had been victimized by a burgla­ coming outside to the car and to open the truck. His suspicions were confirmed ry. A delay in response occurred because (cell) phone lines do not display vital call back information like the dispatch center has. Additional information was needed and until the victim called back police were unable to direct patrol units to the location. * 1 A U bkq a iib a After being gone for a night, the man returned home at 10 a.m. to discover his house had been broken into. The home invasion occurred in the 10500 block of Duncan Lake Ave SE, in Caledonia Township. Acting on a hunch, the homeowner drove by a known address of one of his teenage daughter's friends and observed a car parked in the driveway of this home he was checking out, but it wasn’t the vehicle he was looking for. He parked near­ by to watch and called the Kent County Sheriff's Department. minutes Within two young men were observed when he witnessed them unload a variety of power tools matching the descrip­ tion of those stolen from his residence. Michael Markee The victim continued to watch from a distance until j he felt they were about < ready to leave. He then | pulled his vehicle into the driveway, blocking their vehicle. He explained that the police were on the way. The young suspects were still on scene when the patrol unit arrived. A number of stolen items were recovered that belonged to the victim. During this investigation other items of interest were noticed inside the accused home perpetrator’s on Maple Street, Caledonia. Three young men were arrested and charged with Home Invasin (2nd degree). They were identified as Jacob House, 17, Benjamin Ayers, 18 and Michael See burglary, pg. 3 Staff Writer The Caledonia community is invited to the “Meet the Candidates” forum next Monday night featuring the six people seeking two open positions on the Caledonia Community School Board of Education. The candidate's forum will be held from 7 until 8:30 p.m. next Monday, April 17, in the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. The community will be introduced to the six candi­ dates vying for the two fouryear term seats on the board, including Walt Fish, Pat Johnson, Brad Walbridge and Randy Wilcox, along incumbents with Ken Yonker and Bernard Nagel. The candidates' forum will be hosted by the Caledonia Schools' Key Communicators, a parent group that serves as a liaison between parents, school administrators and the com­ munity. High School Key Communicator Donna Smith will serve as moderator. to According Key Communicator and forum organizer Kathy Wagner, the evening's format will consist of a brief introduction by each of the candidates, fol­ lowed by a question and answer period of approxi­ mately eight to ten predeter­ mined questions which were The candidate’s forum will be held from 7 until 8:30 p.m. next Monday, April 17, in the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. given to the candidates in advance. The question topics will range from the role of school board, to legislative issues, to budgets and finance to district growth and priorities. The predetermined question portion of the meet­ ing is expected to last approximately one hour. During the second half of the forum, the moderator will ask questions submitted by attending community mem­ bers. The forum will finish with each candidate present­ ing a two-minute closing statement. For those unable to attend the candidates' forum, the event will be taped and aired on the Caledonia Cable Channel 22 at 3 and 7 p.m. April 19, April 22, April 26 and April 29. The school board election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, when the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In This Issue... • No action by Caledonia Township on request by T&M Partners • Davenport, Kent Career Tech Center enter into agreement • Cowpie Blues Festival to return Aug. 12 for 5th year in Caledonia • Spring sports teams previewed l �I/U cumtiWB - ‘ Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11,’ 2006 No action by Caledonia Twp. on request by T&M Partners by Fran Faverman Staff Writer There was much spirited Township Board discussion, but no action last Wednesday night on a request by T&M Partners for an amendment to the consent judgment gov­ erning the Crossroads of Caledonia development. The request, presented by Nyal Deems, representing T&M, would allow the amendment of the consent judgment so that the sale and construction of a building to Advantage Health could occur. Under the terms of the second consent judgment, which is the governing docu­ ment, the construction of commercial space is linked or tie-barred to the construc­ tion of residential units. Twenty-one residential units must be substantially com­ pleted before additional commercial space may be undertaken. To date, T&M Partners has completed only 12 resi­ dences and two more are under construction, leaving them a minimum of seven residential units short of the requirement. In the meantime, T&M Partners also entered into an agreement to. sell the com­ mercial space they cannot currently build to Advantage Health. Thus, the need for an amendment to the consent judgment. A letter from Deems, M a rc h dated March 28, to Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison and members of the board made the request clear the amendment would apply only to the Advantage Health building, provided the Caledonia Township Planning Commission approved the site plan. Township Treasurer Richard Robertson asked the board to excuse him because he has a conflict of interest, Advantage Health is a tenant in his office building. The motion was passed to recuse Robertson. Deems pointed out that the illness of the contractor who was building the condominiurns had held up the project; that was why only 12 condos had been constructed. No reference in his comments was made to the possible influence of slower than expected sales on the pace of construction. Harrison asked, “You are asking us to lower the tie-bar ratio only for Advantage Health?” “Yes," answered Deems. Dwight Huskey, architect, presented a rendering of the proposed 14,000-squarefoot building. He said it was an appropriate use, there would be adequate parking and it was needed in the area to provide care. (The new building would be conve­ niently located for use by residents of the existing Porter Hills development and another being planned by Porter Hills.) Duke Gray, representing the Caledonia Business Association, supported the project, saying it was good Caledonia American Legion #305 o APRIL Food Events Legion Lent Fish Fry's / C0< 51 1 All-You-Can-Eat ll-You-Can-Eat / Apr. 14th AU start at 5:30 p.tn. Cost $8.00 ■ 066264194 r (Celebrating God’s Healing Power Over Life’s Hurts, Habits And Hang-Ups In A Safe Environment Monday nights at Gun Lake Community Church! Beginning April 17, 2006 • Dinner at 6:00 pm ($2 person) • Worship at 7:00pm • Recovery Groups at 8:00 pm Child Care provided (nominal fee) What is Celebrate Recovery? Celebrate Recovery is a ministry to hurting people. It is made 0 up of regular people like you and me, who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Trained leaders provide safe, confidential, Christ-centered groups where people can grow. They offer theirstories as fellow travelers on the journey to healing. Do you struggle with: Relational pain - Anger - Family problems - Enabling Divorce - Defeating habits - Job loss - Stress - Guilt Abuse: verbal, sexual, or physical Depression Serious illness - Food issues Gambling Pornography - Substance abuse? ■■ ■■ - Gun Lake Community Church —j-— 12200 West M-179 Highway, a Wayland, MI 49348 • www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 06628309 269-795-7903 A £ £ To U.S.-131 & to Wayland GLCC 12200 West M-179 (Chief Noonday Rd.) made to the original judg­ ment won by Garbow, who then sold Garden Grove to T&M Partners. T&M Partners requested and got 18 changes to the original judgment, thereby creating the second consent judg­ ment.) “I agree with Wally (Bujak) about the message being sent,” he concluded. Harrison explained, “The reason the two were tied together was an unmet need for transitional living avail­ able on one campus. There was the fear that a mixed use would market only commer­ cial services and the commu­ nity would never see senior housing." “I am concerned that the condos aren't selling. I'm struggling to see how this fits in the continuum of care — this slides over into provid­ ing services,” he observed. “I welcome further discussion. Is this in the health care con­ tinuum or just the sale of another commercial lot?" he concluded. Kamminga responded that this was the first request by T&M Partners for an amend­ ment. Richard Crissman, a retired physician and Caledonia resident, during a public comment period asked, “Is Advantage Health tied up to Porter Hills? Have you asked the physicians if there is a need? Most people go to Grand Rapids.” Harrison then followed up, inquiring, “Direct busi­ ness relationship or correlat­ ed relationship?” Kamminga said, Please table. I want to invite Porter Hills and Advantage Health —there is a relation­ ship.” The discussion continued. Harrison asked, “Do we need more information — hear »!• about services? Or is it a matter of principle on break­ ing the tie-bar?” Bujak responded, “A mat­ ter of principle.” Snoeyink commented, “I really struggle with contracts and the need to change them. The consent agreement has been a burden to the commu­ nity. I think other properties are available. I will not sup­ port the request." Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, said, “It’s a strugll gle. I see the advantage to having the facility, but it (the request) is just another foot in the door. I support the agreement the way it is.” Deems interjected, saying, T&M entered into con­ tracts. Your fight was with Garbow. Your problem is with them." Harrison noted, “Subsequent consent judg­ ment is with T&M.” Zylstra pointed out, “A motion is necessary." “What is the will of the board?" asked Harrison. Following a lengthy silence, Harrison said, “No motion. The request is not denied; it remains an unre­ solved issue. To table sug­ gests it will be back again." In the final board com­ ment period on the issue, ujak urged Advantage Health to look at other prop­ erties in Caledonia. Harrison noted that Garbow had included community bene­ fits: “Without extras, there is no motivation to change the agreement," he concluded. Kris Apol, a Caledonia resident, said, “I appreciate Mr. Harrison asking what are the advantages to the com­ munity. Advantage Health is a for-profit business. I want a clinic for low-income people who don’t have health insur­ ance. For-profits don’t meet government role of public welfare and safety.” In his final remarks on the issue, Gray observed that the Advantage Health facility would provide benefits to a wide range of citizens and Porter Hills in low-income senior housing. He asked, “Does the benefit outweigh the principle?” Efforts to reach principals at Porter Hills and Advantage Health to explore the question of the nature of their relationship were unsuccessful. David Douma, president, Porter Hills left a phone message saying that he would be tied up until Monday moming (April 10). Daneen Caro, chief execu­ tive officer, and David Blair, M.D., president, respective­ ly, of Health Advantage, are both away on spring break with their families. Messages were also left with Bryan Harrison, but had not been returned by press time. ll fa* & ■ r $ gis4'’ iV ‘III I' I I I wk' Wi 1 'ft 'to 4 N Ip ten On! 2ND ANNUAL State Rep. Steil plans visit Friday There is no hurt that Jesus can’t heal. TD CC c for everybody. In response to a question concerning his possible interest, he replied, “I’m not directly involved in the project." In a later phone conversa­ tion, Gray said he was simply advocating for the project and thinks it is a win-win for both parties and the township. Township ManagerPlanner David Zylstra observed, “The use is appro­ priate and fits the consent judgment. I don’t think anybody would argue with the project. The board needs to focus on the judgment.” Harrison again, querying, “Twenty-four thousand allowed —only fourteen thousand asked for—expan­ sion?” Huskey answered, “Eighteen thousand, nine hundred in the judgment. What is the benefit to the community?” Deems added, “The advantage is availability to community. Bring that use into the community now. It is an expansion. They have outgrown their space." Harrison, asked, “Have you looked any place else in the community?” Huskey responded, “Place is best; traffic and people.” Richard Snoeyink, trustee, inquired, “How long to build additional nine units?" Deems said that the units were built in three- and fourunit buildings. Harrison wanted to know how many had been sold. Fred Kamminga, Kamminga Development, said, “Four units are sold. The economy changed. * Actually expect about six a year. Advantage Health is important to Porter Hills.” Walter Bujak, trustee, said, “Nobody would argue about Advantage Health. We need to be cautious about amending the consent judg­ ment. We will be sending a message that zoning through litigation can be profitable.” Donald Koopmans, trustee, drew the only chuck­ le of the evening when he quipped, “Given the acci­ dents at 100th Street, it’s a good location.” He continS ued, “The township had legal costs and multiple changes.” (There was more than one consent judgment; his com­ ment refers to the changes State Rep. Glenn Steil Jr. (R-Cascade) plans to hold a coffee hour along with Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday at the Essential Bean Coffee House, 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. SE, in Caledonia. Rep. Steil says he is inter­ ested in hearing the thoughts and concerns of area resi­ dents. No appointment is necessary. fl 4 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. Booth Size: 10x10 - $60.00 To Receive an application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. Vermontville, Ml 49096 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend of April. This is a great opportunity to sell items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. 1 >■ A Set up and show dates are: SetupCall for Details 4 JLI Show times Saturday 4/29/06 10am to 7 pm Sunday 4/30/06 10am to 4pm I Telephone: Days 517-543-1740 Evenings 517-726-0633 il Email: lydiamccauley @russellschrader.com in <£> k / I �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11, 2006/ Page 3 Davenport, Kent Career Tech Center enter into agreement NS yV by Kelly Lloyd 'N? kN W'l liX Staff Writer cooperative A effort between Davenport University and the Kent Career and Technical Center of the Kent Intermediate School District is intended to help Tech Center graduates succeed in obtaining twoand four-year degrees at Davenport University. Davenport University Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development David Veneklase and Rick Biggs, KCTC Principal, signed a formal articulation agreement during ceremonies Tuesday, March 21, at Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga campus in Caledonia Township. Under the terms of the agreement, students com­ pleting their two-year KCTC program may have 20 or more credit hours applied toward a degree from Davenport University. “The majority of these are technology-oriented very courses." said Briggs. “They are designed to accelerate the student's degree completion at the university level, which translates into students being more career-focused earlier in their program." This is a unique agreeVeneklase. ment, ” said SSa s: . •*)? >r.‘‘ is h h is Ji Il. 1^2 b»'i - 2 * Sis •«w W: ?•-*" ««SI 4I Texas Hold’em Tomnament fifclffiJE ■IE i fa fit sl'Ysb nai-c Markee. 18. All three were arraigned in 63-B District Court Wednesday. Detectives have conducted additional interviews and say they will be linking these suspects to other break-ins in the Caledonia area. The victim tried using a pre-recorded entry for the Kent County Sheriff’s Department on his cell phone. When that call did not go through, because it was not a valid number for the dispatch center, he called the cell phone operator asking for the south substation office of the Kent County He Sheriff’s Department, was connected to civilian staff in the Records Office of the south substation. A delay in response occurred because these phone lines do not dis- • Entry Fee $60 • First Place $500 • Pays Top Ten Places * • Losers Bracket: ' Approximately 35% payout twfata I M'll [-J3 in Sffidfcfc ID. t jnJUtoDd ir MJ www.GQTI.com UALITY 269-945-SHOW THEATERS O No passes Fs gg 111 Ried Gough, Davenport University dean of the School of Technology; Rick Briggs, principal of the Kent Career Technical Center; David Veneklase, Davenport University Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development; and Stan Van Kolken, Vice President of Campus Operations for Greater Grand Rapids, pause while signing an agreement creating a link between KCTC and Davenport University. ¥9 f rd ' y I * ■ f. -■ ■ « » ' / C __________________________________ Hectic Life? 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This is a non­ emergency number with multiple phone lines. The Kent County sub stations and east precinct office numbers should not be used or called for reporting a crime or requesting police to respond for assistance. This Kent County Sheriff Department YOUR FULL phone number, (616) 336SERVICE SALON 3113, would be called if any­ one needs assistance in that patrol area of Kent County. STADIUM SEATING TIMES 4/11 - 4H3 I m U ♦w /.,j SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 & 11 AM | MADAGASCAR (PG) | Registration: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Game: 5:00pm Entry Fee Includes Food *4 Cash Bar »• J ALL DIGITAL SOUND jsataSiii -i 11 Goodrich L k HASTINGS 4 American Legion Post #305 M-37 at Caledonia License # M33895 I V 1 rV Burglary, continued from page 1------------- Saturday, April 29, 2006 ■•ills taffina winte fflrtahs ■ few Ito Ubr fcllSF “While we have similar agreements in place to make the transfer of credit to Davenport almost seamless, this is the first such formal program-to-program articu­ lation agreement with an intermediate school district." Briggs added, “The move is a natural extension of KCTC’s efforts to encourage our students to continue their education and it's a great fit with Davenport's efforts to prepare students to succeed in the workplace." The arrangement may appeal particularly to stu­ dents who wish to remain in the Grand Rapids area and who seek an affordable and convenient alternative to leaving home to attend a uni­ versity. Davenport and KISD offi­ cials said they hope that many students will take advantage of the agreement in time >.to enroll at Davenport for fall 2006. Qualified KCTC seniors may also apply for the full tuition Lettinga Campus Charter w h i c h was Scholarship, which announced by Davenport last month. Seniors have until April 30 to apply for the Lettinga Campus Charter Scholarship. University Davenport serves more than 13,000 stu­ dents through its main cam- pus in Caledonia Township and other locations in Michigan and Indiana, plus online. Davenport offers practical education that is affordable and gives students the tools required for suc­ cessful careers in business, technology and health pro­ fessions. The private univer­ sity offers bachelor's and associate's degrees, a master of business administration, diplomas, and post-baccalaureate certifications. More information is avail­ able at www.Davenport.edu fl I y7 Z 7* '/ j/ y-Aijon, inc' MlON Sf&wce ayOe/rywrasy Caledonia Village Centre 891-1093 Contempt) Kids Cutting Studio Now available for vour Children 81 61 r- f» / 3 1'ill oadmoor Rfeg 7 • ww bfightside.org 06628306 4. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. April 11,2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church- Serving a Living h/rd Morning Worship Fellowship Time .............. ... ................ 9 30 a.m .............. 10 35 am Sunday Schtxjl ..................................... .. 10:50 a.m Evening Praise .6 00 p.m ....................... ....... M-37, north of .Middleville • 795-9726 1664 N. M-37 Highway Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday School................................... 616-698-8104 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caleckjnia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor Ket in Stiles ... 945 a m Sunday Mr/rning Worship Service . . 11-00 a .m Sunday Evening Sen k c................ ... 600 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . .. . 6 45 p m Word of Life Clubs ,........................ . .. 6:45 p.m Good Shepherd Lutheran Church BRICHISIDE Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................lb tit. a.m. Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9: III X II :00am ’.I H < 1 —I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" ................................. 9:30 a m. and 6:00 p m. (Child &. Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Sunday School.... .................................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . ................................ 11.00 a.m. Evening Worship .................................... 6:00 p.m. Youth Group:........ ................ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7W p.m. Wed - • 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL IATIN MASS TRADITIONAL IMK.MATK Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling . OMM LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich Phone 795-9030 Sunday k 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass ,fcj|New Life ^J^CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 698-9660 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia Sunday Worship, A Church for today s world Spirit-filled family Church. 9 U a.m. or 10:30 a m. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High. Sun 6:30 pm 269-795 7903 www.gunlakecofnmunitychurch.org Jr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages....................................10:45a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School .. . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship.......................... Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.Jakcsidecommunity.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Leighton Church A Place of Refuge 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday IM pm Service • Hand Washing & Communion Service Good Friday. April 14: Tenebrae Service • 7:00 pm Service Sunday Morning Worship ... Sunday School for All Ages.. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .. Sunday; April 16 • Easter: 8:00 am Service 9:00 am Breakfast (served by youth) • 10:00 am Senice ........ 10:30 a.m. .......... 9:15 a.m. .........6:30 p.m. Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout! RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor •J Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Ch erryVuley PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor "Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace Living Hope Assembly of God I E RIAN Connecting on ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People (onnertion K/ub for 'Kids' of all ayes 10:00-10:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor . (urrenfly meeftneat Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave, Caledonia Nursery dvM/e throughout, fven/one u ujehomr Pastor. Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 Peace Church A Place For YOU! Irving) SCSPAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A M Morning Prayer • 11:00 A M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: 600 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269W9327 http //www churchseek net/chxch/andrewmatl I 11 St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Sunday Service i ; 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church 0 ’ ¥ 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Servic 1 Make * 8 30am • Traditional Sunday II •J am • Contemporan 9 45am Bible Studies the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nurtery available during tfrvuci V*. 1 ✓ af*11 i* 8436 Kraft Ave , Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 wivw.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Si®!’ SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH jlfilt 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ |J 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Currently meeting at: A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America I I m I *•* ■tW Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville -111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 MlK( WAYFARER »l«w community Mi rPOfcr Church An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. www.peacechurch.ee eM kpa Emmons Like Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sunrise Service at 6:30AM • Community Celebration Services at 8:30 and 10:30AM which will include special music and drama. We are also hosting a Community Easter Breakfast from 7:30-10:00AM on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 1*8 Preaching the Living Word ~ Sewing The Risen Lord Sunday School.................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Finding the Way Together! (616) 891-8119 "W — OUR EASTER SERVICES: 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www, livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 JA in Rosary' Prayed 30 minutes before Mass <lje QTime /Bletbobitft Cljurdj /?ev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 M-37 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street off Rev. Er. Lattery. Pastor 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director P R L SB V Service Times: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CALEDONIA t* Located near the comer of M-37 and McCann Rev. E. A nthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 v»\\ w.bughlsidi .<>rg ♦ h 16-8'1 I -(»28" 817 S Broadmoor C «ilc<lom<i Sunday Worship Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Tim A. Vine. Aml Pastor/Youth iXougias G. Beason. V imitation .6-00 p.m. S' WEDNESDAY- Faith Weaver Friends Middleville Wesleyan Church 2415 McCann Rd. (1 milt Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Paster: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfdrercc.org ■ Cornerstone Church 2045 68th ’to V*) VI CHVF St SE 698-3170 DON'T GET SIDELINED In times of doubt 8:00a, 9:30a, 11:00a -Veef Few e www.CornerChurch.org I MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Redeemer Covenant Church ll The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.Qrg WHITNEYVILLE Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord •• Sunday School............................................. 9:30 a m Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 6:00 p.m, Family Supper ..............................................5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 05572960 ^Ooe or th St s �The Sun and News. Middleville, April 11, 2006/ Page 5 drive set Friday at TTES in Middleville EngagementsBlood I.. \1 Lu. •L Freas-Miller s, » I I Roy and Deidre Freas of Caledonia are happy to announce ithe engagement of their daughter, Gwen, to Chad Miller, son of Donald and Rochelle Miller of Red Hats of all shapes could be seen at the Bay Pointe Inn during the Red Hat Constantine. Gwen is a graduate of Weekend. Call the Inn to find out about Tuesday luncheons. J GRCC/Bakery and Pastry Arts and currently employed at The Bob. Chad is also a graduate of GRCC/Culinary Arts, and is Thursday ’ s guest will employed with the 1913 Proceeds from the evening There are still tickets available for this Thursday’s will benefit the Class of 2006 watch movie clips featured Room. Their wedding will take in Smith ’ s new book, learn all-night graduation party. “Flick Fun Fund-raiser” entertaining ideas, and watch place at the parents home of The evening entertainment which will be held at the the bride-to-be on July 29, a cooking demonstration. will be hosted by Donna Caledonia High School at 7 2006. Guests will also enjoy Smith, author of "Flick Fun p.m. Film Festivities with Friends, cheesecake and punch as > Food and Flair," as she pres­ they are entertained with a fashion show and dancers. ents ideas from her book for □ i * Tickets for the fundraiser spicing up an evening with I mystery and fun for any mix are currently on sale for $10 <■ & by gardeners Ar > ■■ * R a person and may be pur- < of friends. chased at the Caledonia High School or by calling Diana 23 Snyder at 891-8129. 8^ [ I Red Hats at Baypointe .5 Last chance for Flick Fun tickets April 13 6 klU’ Saving on home insurance is “No Problem. 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Insurance for their home and ft JI fl t ¥^4 MH O-negative — the universal donor — are critically low, with less than a day on the shelves. A three-day supply is considered safe and ade­ quate for meeting ongoing and emergency needs, with five-to-seven days considered optimal. The Great Lakes Region needs about 3,500 people a week to volunteer to donate blood to maintain a strong blood inventory for patients in nearly 70 Michigan hospi­ tals. Statistics show that while 97 percent of people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime, just 5 per­ cent of people ever step for­ ward to give blood. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour and can help save up to three lives. Now is the time to start your seeds indoors and spruce up your lawn. We have an excellent ■ INCOME IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE of families are saving OU 0 c TAX-FREE 4 rg There will be a Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Township Thornapple Services Emergency Buildins at 128 Hish St. in Middleville. Anyone who would like to avoid having to wait can call Francey Tobin at 948-9030 to make an appointment. Tobin said she hopes those who have the day off in observance ot Good Friday take this opportunity to give blood. Blood collections in Michigan are following the curve of spring temperatures: nn then down in a soaring up then aown in a struggle to shake the winter blues. Currently, the 60-county Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has about a four-day supply of the most positive blood types. But supplies of Type A Deeper Magic The King Who Lives Beyond Death Hol>f V^eeK Schedule FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY Maundy Thursday Service - April 13 7:00 p.m., Duncan Lake Middle School (for 2-472 Year Old Preschoolers) o Illi w iDI h F 4/ H 4* Do you hove concerns obout the speech, large or small motor skills, Do you socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be concon FA ducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age R 2-4’A) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia _ _ _ ■ I School District resident and would like to schedule a L screening for your child, or if you have^questions about whether your Tr\ L <9 child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place Tuesday, April 18th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 o K i Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. (The next screening is Duncan planned for Fall 2006 - date to be announced.) rJ o s Good Friday - April 14, Stations ofthe Cross 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (come and go) Church Office 9 Easter Sunday - April 16 10:00 a.m. Light breakfast 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School I 9757 Duncan Lake Ave/Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia, Ml 49316 1 Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org �•4 Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11,2006 American Legion donates to Bands 2000 auction z ft Helen L. Kelley MIDDLEVILLE - Helen L. Kelley, age 84, of Carveth Village of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Helen was born in Grand Rapids on May 19. 1921 to Byron and Alice (Apps) Lewis, the youngest of seven children. She attended school in Grand Rapids and graduat­ ed from South High School in 1939. She took businesses courses and worked for Dr. Gillett, DDS in Grand Rapids for several years. She married Charles Lou Kelley on October 4, 1940 and later moved to the Caledonia/Middleville area where she lived the rest of her life. She and Charlie lived for more than 45 years on part of the Scheidel/Balke family farm where they raised their ;i I f ft 111 four children and enjoyed the simple life of country living. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting, knitting, sewing, cooking, golfing and geneology. She was a faithful member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and lived with God as the center of her Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon 5 1 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 /ttbute ...ofour beloved Mom & Grandma who went to be with the Lord one year ago, April 2, 2005. Rememberedfor being so devoted and appreciatedfor the many contributions to our lives. A courageous lady, who —GINNY BROWN— inspired so many |7U1V1U0 JL-JJ1VJ11 Alice, brothers and sisters, Floyd, Lloyd. Bessie, Bertha, Claude and Glenn. Survived by son Charles L. (Judy) Kelley of Rockford and will be dearly missed by children’ Mike B (Vickey) Kelley of Middleville, Dale T. (Gay Lee) Kelley of Middleville, Kelley Mary Ellen of Caledonia; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Cathy Lewis of Byron Center and Lisa Koster of Moline; nephew, Richard Kosten of Connecticut. Helen will be remembered by family and friends as a giv­ ing and loving person with a heart of gold. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8. 2006 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers memori­ al contributions may be made to Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Heartland Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home (www-wrenfuneral-home-com) CD s CM . £ Missed, loved, and remembered always• • • Brenda, Bill, Arielle drAlaina Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison <41 J VI 8 CKLEDONA COFFtt Invites you to the Caledonia Coffee Club The “Caledonia Coffee Club ’’ is intended to bring local leaders and interesting individuals into our community for coffee and conversation. Our Next Guest: State Representative Glenn Steil Jr. Friday, April 14, 2006 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Essential Bean Coffee House 8990 N Rogers Caledonia Crossings Mall No speeches, no spin -just hot coffee and warm conversation. 06628339 accept a check from Sons of the American Legion Post #3045 members Pat Pustay, Daryl Penfold and Chuck Clark during the Bands 2000 Reach for the Stars Auction. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer During last month's Bands 2000 Reach for the Stars auction, members of the Sons of American Legion Post #305 presented a check for $250 to band directors Gordon Usher, Rebecca Sowerby and Don Raaymaker. "We wanted to show our appreciation to the band," said Chuck Clark, member of the Sons of American Legion Post #305. "The band partic- ipates in many activities with the Legion, and we wanted to show our support." Clark, Daryl Penfold and Pat Pustay presented the donation prior to the begin­ ning of the auction bidding. The Caledonia High School band takes part in many activities with the Sons of the American Legion Post #305. Along with marching in the Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades, the band plays during the Memorial Day service. Some of the high school band’s trumpet players also play “Taps" during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day serv­ ices. According to Clark, the local Sons of the American Legion post have donated over the past years to band and hope to continue their support. Proceeds for the donations are gathered from various fund-raisers through­ out the year, such as the Thursday night bingo and chili cook-off. Dinner-theater to support Team Russia’s 2006 trip by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The team of cooks at the Middleville United Methodist Church are ready and the pasty recipe has been tested to perfection. The Antique Angels chapter of the Red Hat Society is ready with big “red hat greetings,” the actors have learned their lines and are waiting for an audience. All this activity is to pre­ pare for the first dinner the­ ater production at the local UMC to support Team Russia 2006. “Team Russia 2006” includes Bob and Carol Bender, Mike Bremer, Lyn Briel, Cheryl Cravero, Marianne Fritcher, Avis Geren, Pastor Scott Manning, Vicki Marsh, Cary Middlebush, Jody Pratt, Monica Roberts, Nancy Vandenbrink, Bianca Pratt and Amanda Vandenbosch. This project includes reno­ vation and improvements to a commercial building now being used as a Methodist church is Voronezh, Russia. The community can help support the trip this summer of Team Russia 2006 by attending a dinner theater presentation Friday, April 28, or Saturday, April 29. The performance of "The Denver Great Railroad Scam" will be preceded by a Michigan pasty supper at 6 p.m. followed by the per­ formance at 7 p.m. The Great Denver Railroad Scam written by Douglas Kotwica is directed by cheryl Cravero and will be presented on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, april 29. The cast of this laugh filled melodrama includes Bob Bender, John Bremer, Mike Bremer, Colleen Cos, Pastor Scott Manning, Ann Replogle, Tim Rietman, Darlene Schellinger, Lee shumway, Jerry Welsh and Karen Winans. Tickets are $10 per per­ son. In addition pasties can be ordered frozen to take home at $5 each. Reservations and pasty orders can be made by call­ ing the Middleville United Methodist Church office at 795-9266 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Seating for the dinner is limited with a reservation deadline of April 24. In addition to the pasty dinner, a children's menu will be available. Team Russia is also accepting tax deductible con­ tributions. Checks made out to the MUMC Team Russia 2006 team can be mailed to the church at 111 Church St., Middleville 49333. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults t. Christopher Hier DDS • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment F. ~ -- * - <- ■ New Patients Welcome -V 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia m. VISA I 1 P1 06615254 & I ' $ a f9 fete lilt i 0 £F �T>» Sor and News. MddkMte Apri 11 2006 Page 7 Caledonia Education Foundation seeks candidates for members The Caledonia Education Foundation is seeking candi­ dates to serve as board and committee members in one of the most challenging and rewarding of volunteer assignments The Foundation is a non­ profit, or 5OI(cX3) charita­ ble organization, dedicated to providing funding in the form of grants for exception­ al educational programs that would not otherwise be available by Caledonia Community Schools. This is a great opportuni­ ty to serve your community, challenge yourself and leave said Dave a lasting Nerz, CEF president ’Since becoming involved with the Foundation. I’ve met people who share my passion for enhancing the educational opportunities of our students The endowment we have established will insure that funds for grants will be available to help students today and for generations to come ’ The CEF Board serves to raise funds, manage assets, review _ rant proposals and approve grant awards The CEF has a presence at Homecoming, recognizing the Caledonia High School Cherry Valley Plumbing plans to build warehouse by Patricia Johns Staff Writer ■L The Village of Middleville Commission Planning reviewed plans for new con­ struction planned by Cherry Valley Plumbing on a vacant lot across from the post ^»it ‘ Ho. W S’1*. J'S; 1 WinA.i Si !? * kJ iS! office. commissioners Several said they were concerned whether the large warehouse building would fit in" to the neighborhood. The facade that faces M-37 will be very residential in nature Cherry Valley is working with the Development Downtown Authority on its facade plans. After almost an hour of discussion, the plans were approved The Planning Commission also approved renovation 01 Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Iff M ft, J in M)! * ■ ’■S H ’ws® <W Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 216 N. Main 792-0515 plans for property at 207 Main St. proposed by Audrey VanStncn and Jcnol Dekok Both have also been working with (he DDA on this project. Village Planner Geoff Moffat told commissioners he will keep them informed of changes being discussed at the state level. This was the last meeting for Tammi Kolcan who is stepping down from her seat The Village Council will be appointing a resident to fill this opening soon The nest meeting of the Middles ilk Village of Planning Commission will be on Wednesday, May 3. The day was changed to accommodate the school election on Tuesday. May 2. 'Honored Alumnus* »uh a revepcKxi. in the Fourth of July parade, and at the Caledonia Schools Staff Breakfast The foundation is also responsible for the man ■ agement and aw arding of the Amy Lou Barnaby Memorial Scholarship •| have served on the CEF board since its inception and have found it to be the most letter of introduction stating their interest in being a Kurd member and highlighting the attributes, experiences and resources thev ■ can contribute The letter should be sent by April 30 to Jill Ham son. administrator. Caledonia Education Foundation. P.O. Box 353. Caledonia. Ml challenging, rewarding and important work I have done as a volunteer in Caledonia.* said Kathy Jackson. past president of the CEF 'Establishing the endowment takes a kx of hard w ock and effort, but giving out grants and scholarships — that's a joy!* Prospective board me •» bets should prepare a bnef 49316. Without Christ, we die. With Christ, we live forever. He died - and came back to life! 7 pm 4/14 Good Friday 4/16 Easter Sunday 10 am (brunch & family activities to follow) Worshiping at Cross Creek Charter Academy (just south of M-6. comer of 76th St. & Kalamazoo Ave.) Pastor Bart Brauer. 616-891-2004 Spirit of Life / utheran Chart h 41 r IS MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED r. ®WJ iDClttfe Hol A Mm fort Friday. Otb< Wl to .ta .ta limitd Ki i s Tim tai. toMlfl* iifae Scieta Lee Wwt- aster wr, to H and ta i afa « W < Sunday, April l^th, at ?:}Oam ids nt M p p- Tfata atol ta to uli m ' Mito ml .... 3W"J” lebration at bakeside Nursery provided/Dynamic O”Wren’» Worship for year olds celebration kfast before the {faster worsbi 9am lor a continental b rea oin us 5P HL iMle* W Lakeside Community Church 6201 Whrtneyville SE Alto. Ml 49302 / ■ M 60th St 41___ A place for family & friends r |f you have any questions please call 86S-64O2 or Pastor Roger Bultman il makefiriends@lakeaidecommunrty.org e-mai i �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11,2006 Caledonia FFA Alumni Boosters starting drive by Kelly LloydI tion in this country today, Staff Writer and that is why it will still be n The Caledonia High one tomorrow. School FFA chapter is sub­ The Caledonia FFA B mittin the alumni and Alumni and Boosters is a booster roster the group of dedicated volun­ to Michigan FFA Alumni teers who help the FFA organization. chapter build on past tradi­ Caledonia FFA advisor tions for future successes. John Schut says, "America The group continues to work has three vital renewable with student, chapter and resources - agriculture, edu­ community education cation and youth. FFA through many ways such as encompasses all three of participating in the Kent these. For this reason, FFA is" County Fair, Toy Show, the premier youth organiza- Scholarship Auction, Creed contest, leadership contests, and officer interviews. In order to help the Caledonia FFA chapter update III the r ster database. all Caledonia FFA alumni . 4-' L r j-HRS-1 and boosters are asked to A * ya ar*' bw ■ submit their names and dues. The checks can be written payable to "Caledonia FFA Alumni & Boosters" and should be mailed to c.o. John Schut, Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 by April 15. The FFA chapter also request members to share information with oth­ ers who are interested in the FFA. Schut adds, "The Caledonia FFA Chapter was chartered on February 26, The Lighthouse Society, the Friends of the Thornapple Kellogg School and 1936. It is the organization of Community Library, have donated $300 worth of books to the library. agriscience students at Caledonia •re High School. The FFA focuses on leadership career development and career success in agriscience education. Students have the A discussion, moderated The documentary film. “The New Pearl Harbor,” opportunity to enroll in Confronting the Evidence; which asks many questions by David Perkins, will fol­ courses in leadership, horti­ the presentation. A Call to Reopen the 9/11 about the 9/11 Commission's low culture, equine science and Investigation" will be pre­ Report will be available for Refreshments will be avail­ agribusiness. able. sented by the Progressive purchase. “The FFA has developed Democrats of West leaders in the Caledonia Michigan at the Thornapple community for nearly 70 Township Emergency 126 East Main years. You can help maintain Services Building, 128 High the tradition of FFA in Middleville, MI St. in Middleville at 7 p.m. Caledonia by becoming a Thursday, April 20. member of the Caledonia 616-891-0992 This film probes the ques­ FFA Alumni and Boosters!" tion, "What if the event on 1-888-88-DeKOK Sept. 11 was not a surprise REALTY attack on America?" Everyone is invited to join *** a the quest for the truth about WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM the destruction of the World 06628398 Trade Center and the nF PA Pentagon as questions con­ tinue to arise about the 9/11 Commission’s Report of the events. Hosted by Donna Smith. 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Apnl 11, 2006' Page 9 Middleville woman to join panelists for program on food industry, labels Jill Johnson of Crane Dance Farm in Middleville will be among the panelists in a Pre-Earth Day event to “explore the food industry's impact on the environment through the lens of mislead­ ing food labels" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids. The film “Label Me Confused: What Organic, Free Range and All Those Other Words Really Mean” will be shown and panel dis­ cussion about food industry production claims will take place. •u The program, sj•It nsored by Farms Without Harm, will be held three days before the 36th anniversary of Earth Day. A spokesperson said, Harm Without “Farms deconstructs food industry product claims like ‘free I I »^’S Panel participants are Chris Bedford, a founder of •IO the Sweetwater Local Foods Market in Muskegon, and FWH members Jill Johnson of Crane Dance Farm in Middleville; Nathan Creswick of Creswick Farms in Ravenna; Thomas Judge of Abronia Acres Organic Farm in Otsego and Paul and Nancy Keiser of Agriculture and Health Alive in Marne. The panelists will dissect the issue of how food is pro­ duced today and the termi­ nology used by the food industry to promote products as healthy, environmentally safe and/or humane. They'll untangle such questions as: • Are cage-free eggsV humane? • Can industrial factory farms be organic? • Which is better for the organic produce planet from another state or nonorganic local fruits and veg4 ­ gies? These questions are important because how food is raised impacts the envirom-nent, economy and health. Misleading food labels can give consumers false comfort that purchasing a particular product is a good choice for the planet, people or animals. For example, sustainable agricultural practices pre­ serve the integrity of the environment by raising only as many animals as the land range’ and ‘organic’ that often obscure the truth about agriculture's industrial impact on our environment as well as our health, the local economy and animal welfare." The panelists will be be made up of a group of West Michigan sustainable farm­ ers who are members of Farms Without Harm, a net­ work of groups and citizens that support sustainable farming, will help consumers H make sense of the "healthy labels commonly food applied to meat, dairy, poul­ try and produce. The event also will include a screening of the award-winning film "My Father's Garden" followed by a panel discussion and Qand-A at the Wealthy Theater, 1130 Wealthy SE. Admission is free. A donation of $5 is suggested. •!• VERMONTVILLE ft ** Maple Syrup Fes rival ■ a N t £0 w S Us, ers perPJT for * \ Starts Friday Evening, J April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th A Uta 1 TALENT SHOW Sh°'w’ Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Can 517-726-1077 rZ '*• ZX Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22, 2006 06627521 from chemical to organic methods of raising produce in the 1990s, and the film­ maker's father, a Florida orange farmer at the fore­ front of the use of the new miracle sprays in the 1950s who dies permaturely at the age of 40. For more information about Farms Without Harm or this event, call 616-558email 6490 or fwh@ameritech.net respiratory disease, massive fish kills, water pollution, failed farms and dying rural economies. Pesticide and chemical fertilizer use on produce farms is a huge environmen­ tal threat addressed in "My Father’s Garden," a film to be screened before the panel discussion. An official selec­ tion of the 1996 Sundance Film Festival, this documen­ tary explores the use and t misuse of technology on the American farm. The film intertwines the stories of two men a North Dakota farmer who sw itches can support and without the 5 use of growth hormones or composting antibiotics, manure, and letting animals practice natural behaviors outdoors. Crops are rotated and grown without pesti­ cides or chemical fertilizers. However, these practices differ greatly from the indus­ trial methods used to pro­ duce 99 percent of all meat, dairy, poultry and produce available at local restaurants and grocery stores today. Most meat products come from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) or factory farms, as they're known, which treat animals as production units. The Environmental Protection Agency defines CAFOs as having more than 1,000 beef cattle, 2,500 hogs or 100,000 broiler hens. Michigan has more than 200 factory farms, a number that continues to grow. To cut costs and raise pro­ duction levels, operators of these industrial facilities cram thousands of animals under one roof, often in small cages, and ignore basic needs like access to fresh air and exercise. To stave off disease and encourage growth, they feed the ani­ mals huge amounts of antibi­ otics. The result is a host of health, environmental and economic problems such as antibiotic resistance, chronic PAYLESS COMMISSIONS’PAYLESS COMMISSIONS Open House Saturday, April 15th from 1:00-3:00 5 ACRES III UU9 —st II •' 1-0 • •. ■ ii nu mi Bl J* ********* *•* ********** *^ •**•****• ******* • * • * * * * » 3067 Meadow Hills Dr., Middleville Fmm Mtddlcx tlle South on M 3 7. 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Our doors are wide open, and we’d love for you t io Parmotoo Rd. ■ We’re centrally located and easy to find! cl i o Peace Church 37 i I I On M-37, half--way between Caledonia and Middleville 6950 Cherry Valley Road 616-891-8119 • www.PeaceChurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 'I 'I I �A Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville, April 11, 2006 7 DDA, continued from page 1 favorite beverage while lis­ tening to DDA sponsored Music in the Park series on Friday nights.” Jeff Hurst of Cherry Valley Plumbing is trans­ forming 215 S Broadway (M-37.) Formerly the old Johnson property across from the post •it office, it will be new construction on what is currently a vacant lot. The showroom portion of the structure will face Broadway while the rear of the structure will provide storage for equipment, trucks and prod­ uct. Extra attention has been given to the showroom ensuring it will blend harmo­ niously with the neighboring residences, Architectural details will be noted in the gables and roof lines adding depth and character. Local residents will be able to call Hurst at (616) 877-3700 to discuss bath or kitchen remodeling or installations. Audrey VanStrein is working on a more than $150,000 renovation of 207 E. Main St. A major renova- tion will convert the current residential structure into a mixed commercial/residential property much like many buildings were back in his­ toric Middleville. Approximately 1,600 square feet of commercial space (can be divided into two smaller units) will be on the street level and two 640square-foot one bed room apartments on the upper level accessible from the new stairs at the rear. The site is located on the eastern edge of old down­ town and within a comfort­ able walk to services and eateries located on Main Street. The Main Street ele­ vation will reflect the period architecture with parapet roof line that gradually steps down to the sides. The apart­ ments will have a decorative balcony overlooking the street while providing a canopy over the commercial front. New windows and doors have been designed to match the downtown theme. VanStrein can be reached at (616) 292-6134 or partner FREE 1 Month Membership DO NAT E BLO O D I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J on May 1, 2006 and Get 1 Month FREE Blood Drive is from 4PM - 8PM Call to make an appointment to donate @ 891-2994 Fitness Jerrel Dekok at (616) 4376000 for more information about this site. The next major project to be tackled by the DDA will be a streetscape renovation to the old downtown section of Main Street. Currently in the data collection phase of the project, the Streetscape Committee has been making field trips to other communi­ ties interviewing their DDA and local businesses to learn what worked and what did­ n’t, expanding their under­ standing of what to expect as this project progresses. The DDA meets monthly, the third Thursday of each month at the Village of Middleville offices, starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in talking with the DDA about a project you can con­ tact Ron Howell, Manager, Village of Middleville, at (269) 795-3385. The current DDA mem­ bers are Dr. Eldon Newmyer (chairman), Shellie McQueen (vice chair­ woman), Audrey VanStrien (secretary), Rex Schad (treasurer), Catherine Beyer, Mike Lytle, Kevin McGee, Lon Myers and Rick Winans. 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It could mean that when you retire, you do what a lot of current retirees are doing: using the equity in their homes to fund a large •It rtion of their retirement. And that is not a good thing. Before looking at how retirees are tapping into their home equity, let's review a few statistics from a recent survey by the Federal Reserve. (The survey, released in early 2006, cov­ ers the years from 20012004.) * The typical American household's net worth (assets minus debts) increased only slightly, from $91,700 to $93,100. * The typical family's sav­ ings (including retirement accounts) fell from almost $30,000 to just $23,000. * The median value of homes rose from $ 131,000 to $161,000, a 22 percent jump. By looking at these num­ bers, you can easily see the problem that many retirees are facing: too few liquid resources available to com­ fortably support themselves during their retirement years. Consequently, an increasing number of retirees are taking out "reverse mortgages." This is a special kind of loan that enables borrowers to convert their home equity into cash, either through a line of credit or installment payments. But if you ever decide to sell your home, you will have to pay back what you borrowed on your reverse mortgage. And if you were to die and leave the house to your children, they would have to pay back the loan. Clearly, these are poten­ tially big drawbacks to tak­ ing out a reverse mortgage. And that's why, if you have many years to go until you retire, you'll want to give yourself more options for boosting your retirement cash flow. Here are two to consider: * "Max out" on your IRA each year. Put in the maxi­ mum allowable contribution to your Roth or traditional IRA each year. And fund your IRA as early as possible every year; the more time you have on your side, the greater your growth poten­ tial. * Increase your 401(k) contributions with every raise. Each time you get an increase in salary, defer more money in your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. As you enter retirement, you may be able to boost your income by doing the following: * Delay taking Social Security. You can begin col­ lecting Social Security at age 62, but your monthly checks will be larger if you can wait until your full retirement age, which can be anywhere from 65 to 67. * Purchase an immediate annuity. An immediate annu­ ity works pretty much as its name suggests: You make a lump-sum payment to an insurance company, and you /■ / ’I immediately start receiving an income stream, which can last the rest of your life. Make sure you purchase an annuity from that receives high ratings from one of the L independent rating agencies. You work hard for much of your life to own your home - so do whatever you can to keep it once you've retired. Copyright 2006 Edward Jones ■- 1 SERVING OUR COUNTRY and is the son of Thad and * Kristi Temple of Alto. He is perhaps best known as a firstclass pole vaulter in track. John T. Hughes Seth Temple U.S. Marine Corps LCAL Seth Temple having complet­ ed all required combat and desert training is now assigned to Camp Taqadum in Iraq. He is one of a three-man military police team operat­ ing a Humvee which pro­ vides security to convoys bringing supplies to various outposts. •It Temple is a 2002 graduate of Caledonia High School Army Spec. John T. Hughes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the - Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military lit weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice sys­ tem, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. 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Forms are available on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. the Applications for Mom’s Scholarship are available at the Barry Foundation, Community counseling offices in all Barry County school dis­ tricts, Family and Chirdren’s Services, Barry County Hospice, some area libraries, Thomapple Manor and area £ tr ?.r _________ Bowens Mills welcomes GFWC-Gun Lake 1 ti ®*iii ’Mi®, wJ Bowens Mills will again be the site for the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club annual dinner and auction which supports the annual scholarships presented by the club. Pictured here are club president Judy Smith, Sheri Patterson from Bowens Mills and Fran Leonard, organizer of th event. Tickets for the Thursday, May 11 event are $25 each and are available from Jean Medendorp at 795-2523. BOY, Bodhi Robert, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Feb. 3, 2006 to Scott and Tracy Peck. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. He was proudly wel­ comed home by his big sister, Skylar. we meet by accident. 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John Crissman, a member of the Michigan Heritage Music Association, sponsor of the festival, appeared the before Caledonia Township Board at its meet­ ing last week to secure approval. The board’s blessin is needed to proceed with get­ ting the necessary permits, insurance, and licenses for the festival. Among the 4 licenses needed are food vending licenses and a beer and wine license. He also said about 2,500 festival goers are expected this year. Security will be handled by a private company and the Kent County Sheriff’s department; emergency medical technicians also will be on site. The Michigan Heritage Music Association is a nonprofit, 501 (3) c organiza­ tion. Proceeds from the festi­ val will be used to support programs introducing chil­ dren to the music. Crissman expects that more vendors for virtually everything will be available this year. Walter Bujak, township trustee, vouched for the care with which the festival is run, saying, “I have person­ ally monitored it for five years. I haven’t heard any complaints. It’s a great event.” Don Koopmans, trustee, commented, “It’s a perfect place, and is well run. I sup­ port it.” His motion to approve the festival at Shagbark Farms was second­ ed by Richard Snoeyink, trustee, and passed unani•re mously. Richard Crissman, M.D., and father of John Chrissman, asked, “Can we advertise on a sign at the car wash?” (He has a running disagreement over the con­ stitutionality of the township sign ordinance.) Bryan Harrison, supervi­ sor, answered, “Not accord­ ing to Judge (Sara) Smolensk!.” During the initial public comment, Richard Crissman also brought to the board's attention a possible area for another canoe launching site. He said two acres of proper- Do you D< re to Give Jesus Control? Easter Sunday ( April 16.2006 9:00 & 10:45 am Nursery for birth - 3 yrs. old available during all services • Children’s Programming thru 5th grade: 9:00 and 10:45 COM/ AA I ty for $75,000 were available to the north on the east bank of the river. In his view, the land would make a good addition to the parks. Harrison agreed, and said he has also talked to the proper­ ty owner on the opposite side. Bujak, who also serves on the Township Planning Commission, reported on the commission meeting occur­ ring earlier in the week. The meeting featured the first of the small group workshops. Three groups were present: of representatives the Business Caledonia Association (CBA), citizens of the township, and mem­ bers of the Planning Commission. Though each group worked on the maps independently, Bujak said their conclusions were simi­ lar. He noted the dates for the next two workshops are May 1 and May 15. He urged board members to attend. Duke Gray, executive director, CBA, commended the Planning Commission and said it had been a good exercise from his associa­ tion’s point of view. He agreed with Bujak on the similar ideas that emerged from the independent groups. In other business, Richard Robertson, treasurer, asked for a resolution permitting him to use the Small Claims Court to recover delinquent personal property taxes and court costs. He explained that the property is usually business property. He commented, “The principle is, everybody has l> to pay, so do you.” Harrison moved the authorization to use the court, Bujak supported, and the motion passed unani­ mously on a roll call vote. Koopmans, who has been reviewing the computer needs of the township, has been investigating using a wireless system, especially for the public safety func­ tion. He recommended that LT. Right do the installation at a cost of about $ 150. He is also interested in finding an alternative to the data line currently used by the town­ ship; however, the need to move large amounts of data quickly may make finding an alternative difficult. Jim Koetje, a former Republican State Representative from Grandville, introduced him­ self to the board. He is run­ in ning the August Republican primary for the State Senate seat being vacated by Ken Sikkema, who is term-limited. He is a business attorney by prac­ tice. He stressed that he has always’ supported revenue sharing and noted that rev­ enue sharing represents a large amount of money that is available to balance the state budget. The final board action prior to adjournment was the passage of a resolution authorizing a tax abatement for Action Packaging, Inc. 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A ,L_ _________ '■ i ► «=r * // _ k F Utt V (T f.*4 fll ’e W/fc' \ » * • V\ % /?* - 7? ♦ -<l A AUJ r' •i �I Pa^e 14/The Sun and News. MtOtevilfe April 11 2006 Plan Commission focusing on master plan workshops CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES The March 15, 2006 meeting minutes for the Charter Township Board of Trustees which was approved April 5, is posted at the Township Hall * at 250 Maple Street and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org Thornapple Township V • 5 11 Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test of the May 02. 2006 Thornapple Township, ThornappleKellogg Schools. Caledonia Community Schools Election will be conducted on April 17. 2006 at approximately 2:30 PM in the Hastings Charter Township Hall located al 885 River Road, Hastings. Michigan The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law Susan J. Vlietstra. Thomapple Township Clerk 200 East Mam Street. Middleville. Ml, 49333 • 269-795-7202 of O, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE POSITION OPEN j rm •a 4 z MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (1 position) Duties: The members of the Planning Commission plan for and advise Council on all matters involving development of the Village including and rezoning, special land uses, site plan and revicw/update of Village Master Plan supported by the part-time staff planner. Citizens interested in serving the three (3) year term on the Planning Commission ending April 30. 2009 commencing April 30, 2006 should submit a letter to: Lon Myers. Village President Village of Middleville lOOEMamSL PO Box 69 Middleville. Ml 49333 0069 By 4 PM. April 20. 2006. Miry Jean I liven air Village Cleric SoctiQnQQIDQ ADVERTISEMENT FOR VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Section 00100 1 BID SOLICITATION WEST HIGH PRESSURE DISTRICT WATER STORAGE TANK The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for the West High Pressure District Water Storage Tank Project. Items of work include a new 250,000 gallon water tower in the southwest portion of the Village, controls and instrumentation, existing booster pump mechanical and electrical control modifications, and all related work. would require filling for com­ Staff Writer mercial use. Small group workshops The CBA group, chaired by composed almost all activity Duke Gray, executive direc­ at last week’s Planning tor. CBA. focused on the Commission meeting Three demographics of Caledonia, THjps— commissioners, citi- noting specifically by 2020*. zens. and the Caledonia the town will most likely have Business Association (CBA) a population approaching — pored over the current 18.000. This means an addi­ land-use map of the township tional 2.400 residential units as part of the process of revis­ will be needed, assuming each ing the general development unit contains three (2.91) peo­ plan (master plan). ple. The philosophy according Township Manager- lo him is to plan for twenty Das id Planner David Zylstra years, knowing that revisions explained, saying. "Pretend or amendments are possible that your group is the planner. every five years. Go for the moon.*' In response to a question He also told them that there about the number of residen­ is no correspondence between tial units, a member of the the colors used to depict vari­ group asked. * Does this ous areas on the master plan include projects approved but and the colors used to depict not built?” the same areas on the zoning "No.” answered Gray. map. an incongruence which It should be noted that the can make moving between the question draws attention to an two maps confusing. information gap. While the The essential difference township has records for the between the two maps, number of building permits according to Zylstra is "The issued, it has no record of the master plan shows what is number of units approved but desirable; the zoning map not yet built. This non-existent shows what is.” number is often referred to but Dorothy Wolf asked. "Arc not known in the sense that you required to have certain "everybody knows it’s out amounts of types?” there, but nobody knows what “No. answered Zylstra, it is.” A conversation with but you cannot exclude. You Gray revealed that his have to allow for some of all. inquiries have led to the possi­ Most lawsuits arc over the bility that the only way to size of the area.” (For exam­ come up with a fix on that ple. a municipality cannot number is to search manually exclude low-income housing through the records, a very or industrial activity, two labor intensive and expensive commonly attempted exclu­ task. sions in the past.) Turning to commercial The citizens group consist­ development. Dar Vander Ark ed of Mike and Dorothy Wolf, said. “We don’t want another Chuck Swift. William and 28th Street on M-37.” Also Betty Ward, and Lynn Gouge. noted was the absence in the Mike Wolf wanted to pro­ current master plan of a pin­ tect the Thomapple water­ ning down of a commercial shed. citing failed septic sys­ district from 60th Street south. tems. He asked Zylstra, "Do But, as Gray noted. you have any recreational Everyone goes to M-37 for areas?” Zylstra responded that one reason or another.” there were no recreational In summary the group areas on the master plan. favors cooperation over con­ Summarizing the efforts of the flict. a reference to Andre group. Wolf said that the com­ Baque’s focus on creating mercial strip along M-37 win-win situations. Based on should be extended and that a low area south of 84th Street See master plan, pg. 15 Sealed proposals will be received by The Village of Middleville at the Village offices until 2:00 p m. local time, Monday, May 1. 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents may be obtained at the offices of: OV r /TrTy £ JJ r- *• • A Williams & Works 549 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Tel: (616) 224-1500 A non-refundable payment of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. This fee includes shipping via UPS Ground. Contract Documents may also be examined at the offices of: Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids CNS Plan Room Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid. reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Village. Village of Middleville BY ORDER OF: Ron M. Howell Manaaer NOTICE OF by Fran Faserman rtJWUfD ra* r-tn A Notice of Public Hearing --4. ____-J il____ Will_________ < a i .■ Please be advised_the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) wilfconvene a public hear ing on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 7 PMI in Villaae age offices. offices, 100 East Main Stmot Street, Midrtiovi Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider a request for interpretation ofthe zoning ordinance filed by John Raymond. Mr. Raymond lots 1 & 2, is the owner of 316 Paul Street, being lots? block 33 Keeler Brothers Addition of the Village of Middleville. Specifically, Mr._Raymond Mr. Raymond is seeking Ian interpretation of Section 78-6, the definition of “front lot line" as applied to the subject parcel, a corner lot. Mr. Raymond is requesting the ZBA conclude that the Washington Street property lineI be established as the front lot line. Any interested person may attend the meeting to offer wiiiiiienis comments on this inis request or may write wntf to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the address noted above. Geoff Moffat Acting Recording Secretary for the Zoning Board of Appeals PUBLIC HEARINGS THORNAPPLE TOWTSSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY APRIL 17, 2006 06628434 % 7 PM AT THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP H ALL 200 E. MAIN STREET- MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 4O.W Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the date and time above to consider the following matters: SpcctaHMJlffil 'Z ■s Gerry Lucas has submitted an application for special use to continue operation of an existing contractors y ard opcrating under the name of Middleville Cement Contracting. Location of this operation is 52X6 Stimson Road in Section 15 of Thomapple Township and generally known as parent parcel #08-14-015-014-00. located just north of the Village of Middleville. Michigan. Special Vm? #102 Yvonne Daniels of 12550 Bass Road is requesting a spe­ cial use pennit to operate a beauty salon in her home located at the above address. This parcel is located in the southeast 1/4 of Section 31 of Thomapple Township on 5 acres on land and generally known as parent parcel #0814-031-012-35. * Inionnation regarding these applications may be examined dur­ ing regular business hours. Monday-Fnday, at the Thomapple Township offices. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333. Regular Business Hours Are: Monday • Thursday 9-12 am & 1-4 pm; Friday 9 am - Noon Written comments regarding these applications may he addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville, Ml 49333 Jr* fJi a* *5 .w 1 Linda Gaspen Planning Commission Secretary Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice lo the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk 1 r<Mr -II ft W t SECTION 00100 00100 1 BID SOLICITATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR *!<»►* VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ratal 2006 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS East Main Street, Sheridan Street, Fremont Street, and Bender Road The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for the 2006 Watermain Improvements Project. Items of work include new 8 inch watermain in East Main St. from Arnold St. to McNee , Ln., new 12 inch watermain in Sheridan St. from East Main St. to Fremont St., and in Bender Rd. from the existing watermain to the proposed elevated water storage tank (tank under separate con­ tract), new 6 inch watermain in Fremont St. from Sheridan St. to 350 feet east, new sanitary sewer in Main St. from Sheridan St. to east of McNee Ln., and reconstruction of East Main St. from Sheridan St. to McNee Ln. This will include replacing damaged pavement in other various areas within the project limits. The proj­ ect includes all work incidental to and related to the listed work. Sealed proposals will be received by The Village of Middleville at the Village offices until 2:20 p.m. local time, I Monday, May 1, 2006 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents may be obtained at the offices of: ’ifalitfciHi * Wi am ■’•WiCif Starts ’’*1^ Williams & Works 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Tel: (616) 224-1500 A non-refundable payment of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. This fee A includes shipping via UPS Ground. Contract Documents may also be examined at the offices of: II azoo Grand Rapids FW Dodge Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a peri­ od of ninety (90) days. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Village. Village of Middleville BY ORDER OF 06628501 •Z % Ron M. Howell, Manager ■Hie[ % ‘If 1 �*< I The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11, 2006/ Page 15 Master plan, continued from page 14 <88 NN —N the population projections and the need for 2,400 new homes by 2020, preserving rural character means allowing greater density along M-37. Glenn Valley Estates was cited as a good example of the kind of development needed. to According Archie Warner, chairman, Planning Commission and spokesper­ son for the group, the Commissioners group focused on the southern end of the township, favoring medium density east of the Crossroads of Caledonia development, development commercial along M-37 but leaving tree buffers, and rural preservation along the river. Walter Bujak, member of the Planning Commission and township trustee, commenting on the CBA proposals, noted their proposals did not include a reversion of the riverfront to I rural preservation. He said that he agrees with the citizen group on the need to protect the river. Increased density on M-37 is problematic in his view because of traffic. Warner observed, “Caledonia is going to change a lot in the next twenty years.” Duane Gunnink, member of the Planning Commission, said, “We don’t want M-37 to be somebody's back yard. The worst thing is to let the lower end of M-37 be residen­ tial with two-acre plots.” A general discussion fol» lowed. Bill Hitchcock, a member of the CBA group, asked, “Rural preservation — what does it mean?” Warner answered, “Two acre lots.” Dorothy Wolf, a member of the citizens group, comment­ ed, “Growth can be regulated by the availability of hous- ing.” Lynn Gouge, a member of the citizens group, suggested, “Attach the area around Buck Lake to rural preservation.” Gunnink said, “Fifty per­ cent of development in Caledonia is speculative. We have to think, do we want it here. There is speculation here. It’s the new frontier.” He continued, “Where do we want the future to go. We have to decide what we want. We are at a crossroad — increase density or restrict it.” Mike Kelly, Planning Commission member, said. “Keep the north residential — the gateway to Caledonia. There is a need for commer­ cial but it gets stickier as you go south. On the industrial side, are we going to court them for tax base and employ­ ment? Have east of M-37 stay rural preservation.” Leilani VanLaar pointed out. “We don't have to follow projections. There is balance to everything. Bowman (a ref­ erence to Andrew Bowman, director of planning, Grand Metro Council) encouraged me with options. Higher den­ sity doesn't mean we leave behind rural character. It is how you do it; what do you want it to look like.” She con­ cluded, “Do charrettes (a spe­ cialized term meaning partic­ ularly intensive forms of plan­ ning) and look closer at types of development. The M-37 corridor will be developed.” Warner stressed, “The mas­ ter plan is a living document. 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Approved FY2005-2006 budget amendments for the gen­ eral, fire, ambulance and sewer funds as described, reducing the budget in the general fund in the total amount of $44,960, increas­ ing the budget in the fire fund by $10,000, increasing the budget in the ambulance fund by $20,000I and increasing the budget in the sewer fund by $8500 on a motion by Schad and second by Buckowing. Roll call vote resulted in all Ayes. 4. Budget Hearing convened at 7:10 p.m. 5. Set Supervisor’s annual salary for FY2006-2007 at $30,000 on motion by Buckowing and second by Harrison. Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 2 Nays (Harrison, Schad). 6. Set Clerk’s annual salary for FY2006-2007 at $34,000 on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey. Roll call vote resulted In all Ayes. 7. Set Treasurer’s annual salary for FY 2006-07 at $34,000 on motion by Vlietstra and sec­ ond by Kelley. Roll call vote resulted in all Ayes. 8. Budget Hearing closed at 7:25 p.m. 9. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall dur­ ing regular business hours. 06628378 in**.? 1 J ■ill! (»ruphn % $ OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2006 7:00 PM THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL 200 E. MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 Variance #71 A variance application has been submitted by Tim and Pat Mariner, Applicant is requesting a variance from Section 7.6.6, Schedule of District Regulations. As requested, this variance seeks a side yard set back of 0 feet and a front yard setback of 30 feet as compared to required side yard of 20 feet and front setback of 40 feet. The applicants have presented two alternative plans being Option #1 depicting a 0 foot side yard set back (with a 15 ft. driveway easement on lot #47) and option #2 depicting a 10 ft. side yard setback and a 30 ft. front yard set back. 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Call Deb © 269-795-3305 or 269-623-8357 ..................................................... _•..........$39>900 Mar}’ 795-2337 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 :3O MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 OPEN 9:00 - 5 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, ■ 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ver Meulen & Associates for ■ the rezoning of lands commonly described as approximately 7777 Whitneyville. Whitneyville, from the R-R Rural a ‘ I Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District, and such public hearing will also be held for the purpose of considering an application by Ver Meulen & Associates tor a planned Mineral^ Removal (PMR) permit for lands that are proposed to be rezoned to the PMR District. The lands proposed for rezonj the PMR District and with respect to which the PMR permit has been requested, are legally described ing to__ as follows: — — - * • © • 1 • 1 • 11— I- * U I ^-4 The South 330.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan except the East 760.00 feet thereof. Orders allowing mineral removal for lands legally described as follows: J-ad Graphics f The Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan, except the East 920 feet of the South 90 acres thereof. Also except the South 390 feet thereof, also, except the South 1097 feet of the West 1440 feet thereof, also, except that publishers of PRINTING PLUS HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am -1:00 pm part thereof described as: commencing at a point 390 feet North of the center of said section; thence West 1200 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line; thence North 32 feet; thence thence southeasterly to the point of beginning and except that part thereof described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 0°00’ East 60.00 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 0°00' East 664.0 feet; thence North 88°57’30” West 797.0 feet; thence North 2°45,’45’”’ East 651.25 feet; thence South 89°55 89'55 36 East 765.50 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the I • The Reminder • Sun and News • Hastings Banner • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Weekender OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:30PM * Kay Public notice is also hereby given that on the same date and at the same time the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing considering the application of Ver Meulen & Associates for a renew al of a Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) permit for lands which are subject to Kent County Circuit Court rtf * 5 Drop off your inkjet, laser, fax, - CM 3 CM and the audience up to date on the community survey. “Eighteen hundred, ninetytwo surveys were sent to households, half of all town­ ship households with at least one registered voter. By March 31st we had received back six hundred four responses, almost one-third. The deadline is April 14th,” he concluded. In other business, the com­ mission approved a contract zoning proposal by FMJ Properties for construction of a building to house a rental service company specializing principally in construction equipment. am delighted you are all here—the business communi­ ty and citizens. Thank you all for coming.” Zylstra briefly reviewed the coming agendas for the Planning Commission noting the following important dates: • April 17th—a presenta­ tion on farmland preservation, • May 1st and May 15th— workshops on the master plan, and • June 1st—a recommenda­ tion to the township board by the Planning Commission. Zylstra said, "Reasonableness should be the keyword.” He brought the commission East 33.0 feet thereof. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed rezoning of the lands to the PMR District and with respect to the requested PMR permit for excavation, removal, and pro­ ing of mineral material from the above-described lands. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance cessing may be reviewed by interested persons during Township office hours. Written comments concerning the requested rezoning and PMR permit may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address. up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: March 23, 2006 I PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE . CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA * 06627670 I 1 A �Page i&The Sun and News. Middleville. Apnl 11, 2006 From Our ReadersLocal Ci tizens Speak Out On Issues Some local people content to tear down, not build up To the editor: I have been thinking about writing this letter for some time now. What brought me to finally put my thoughts on paper is my concern for the Caledonia community. There are always issues which will divide communi­ ties. Divisive issues could always be discussed face to face. But now there seems to be a new form of discussion that is only one way. Let me explain with the following examples. I would have to believe most of the residents of Caledonia are familiar with the controversy surrounding the former Superintendent of Caledonia Schools. •I* Wes Vandenburg. I am not writ­ ing to pass judgment, but I am writing to heighten your awareness of personal attacks on Wes. I consider Wes a friend, but I do know mistakes were made, and he has to suffer the consequences. My con­ cern is with the treatment of Wes as a human being. There is nothing wrong with having differences of opin­ ion that are openly dis­ cussed. But when individuals go on the Internet with the express purpose of tearing down an individual, I consid­ er it cowardly. I refer to the “Town Talk Forum.” which is on the Grand Rapids Press website. I didn't even know this forum even existed until a month ago. Contributors to this forum throw out whatever they want regarding an individual and J not even identify themselves. Any time Wes is in the news, he becomes a favorite target of their mud­ slinging. One thing I will not do to anyone, friend or foe, is write anonymous gossip/innuendos and not identify myself. Writers on the Town Talk Forum go under names like hockey456. hunting23, caligoscots, cal- Are You Ready for Spring? Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... ••9 fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning children, pets, and allergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! Does NOT over wet carpet preventing bacteria and mold growth Leaves absolutely NO residue so carpets and upholstery stay cleaner longer Pet stain and odor removal 'CLEANPR0 of West Michigan Inc. www. cleanpromi. com Ask about our Spring Special! 269-795-3486 I % taxpayer, cal4. They throw out whatever they want and hide behind ... their mother’s skirts? Let me cite an example of what is written; one of the anonymous writers mocks Wes for the Tire he recently suffered. Is this how we build a strong Caledonia community? My mother always said •• It is hard to find happiness in someone else's misery.” These people not only find happiness, but are gleeful about it. Also. I have not read anything else by the aforementioned writers in the forum except to attack Wes. This should tell us something. Go to this forum and see for yourself. Think about who these writers could be. A sobering thought: Remember, I will identify myself as the writer of this letter. So, if you agree, or disagree, we can still talk because you will know who I am. * Let’s take a look at anoth­ er issue that has me per­ plexed, the Committee for Ethical Caledonia Community Schools, which placed an open letter in the South Advance to the Caledonia Board of Education on why Wes VandenBerg should not be reinstated and should be ter­ minated. I am a firm believer in people stating their opinions and beliefs. So what leaves me perplexed? Stand behind those opinions and beliefs by identifying yourselves. Be, here’s a thought, ethical. 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According to the Lottery, the median retailer kept approximately 35% of the total sales. Six of the top twenty Keno retailers are located in West Michigan. This is certainly contrary to the claim that "people here are opposed to gambling!" Brann proves 23 jis • Enough itself isn't opposed to gambling! Tommy Brann's Steak Randy Haagsman $ X, * 1-888-339-3121 Ext. 2060 2305 East Paris SE - Grand Rapids 124 East Bridge St., Suite C - Plainwell Email: randyh@clarkfinancialgroup.com 4 I EWUMWM Let me put my 20+ years of experience to work for you! LENDER House in Wyoming is near the very top of the Lottery 's statewide list of highest-sell­ ing Kcno retailers. But it doesn't stop there, His empire boasts six other loca­ tions from Holland to and Portage, back to Muskegon, that all take Club Keno wagers and pull tabs. It's no wonder Tommy is opposed to the Gun Lake casino; he doesn't want com­ petition with his games! As many people in the know already understand. 23 is Enough isn't opposed to gaming, they're opposed to anything that threatens their profit margins. Gun Lake casino opposition only makes sense if you are a competitor, Gaming is already here; case in point — Tommy Brann's Streak House. If Tommy Brann is truly opposed to gaming, he should stop offering gaming at his bars and donate his gaming profits to charity. Jason Palmer, Gun Lake Tribe Dorr f' * Trt ft ft ■ & -Art 8 if O’, J J11 - What if Sept. 11 wasn’t a surprise? To the editor: Owner Contracted 4 Home Construction Loans behind online forums or “Ethical Committees.” Tearing down one person is really tearing down a whole community. We should build rather than destroy. Terry Mulvihill, Caledonia ; Lottery beneficiaries hypocritical on casino if L Be as involved as you want don’t even know who to talk to! My career as a parent of a student is coming to a close. But, I still care about Caledonia has a viable com­ munity and quality school system. We need to be up front about what we believe to move on. No more hiding What once was beyond belief is now provable. Whether one views the Sept. 11 "terrorist" attacks as blowback, a wake-up call, or an unjustified outrage, they have deeply affected the American psyche and our attitudes toward war, the future, and the world. Millions of people are at various levels of discovery that the official explanation of 9/11 is a lie. They are at some point in the process of realizing that some clandes­ tine element at the highest levels of our government and military conspired in this ter­ rorist act to enflame U.S citi­ zens into supporting an aggressive imperial agenda abroad, and a homeland security/police state regime at home as we relinquish our cherished civil liberties. Imagine the huge upside for all of us if we were living in a post-9/11 truth world. Billions of tax dollars would be redirected from our mis­ guided foreign policies to meet real human needs and maybe then we could say we actually have a legitimate government Confronting the Evidence, the first in a series of films, currently playing in Grand Rapids will be shown Thursday, April 20, in Middleville at the new Emergency Services building beginning at 7 pm. This film revisits the events of 9/11 with live interviews, news footage, detailed video of the three World Trade Center buildings dropping at near free-fall speed, and many photographs, including convincing evidence that something other than a pas­ senger plane hit the penta­ gon. Hundreds of firemen, policemen, medical respon­ ders, as well as surviving Pentagon and WTC victims have been told by the official 9/11 Commission that their experiences on that day are not important. Your help is needed to do what our media and congress are not doing. See this film. Ask questions. Visit www.91 ltruth.org Talk to others and bring them to the next film. Your country needs you. David Perkins, Middleville II ri *111 * A \T * �» p 4\ The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11, 2006/ Page 17 Vol i 1 r __ r nv 1 ■ ^3^* j? u I A <1 Trojan boys’ track team could have a tough time in the Gold Sophomore cross country runners Ethan Fuller and Keith Winchester will lead the Trojan distance runners around the track in the 3200meter and 1600-meter runs. Other key key returnees include throwers throwers Bret Mulder and Ken Riley, and middle distance runners Nick Wilke and Lyle Jackson. Scott Blood will try and score points for the Trojans in the pole vault. For the most part the Trojans will be looking tor some pure athleticism in the field events and the sprints. There aren’t any slouches on the O-K Gold Conference schedule. Caledonia and Wayland shared last year's by Brett Bremer i *,2 < NS Sports Editor The O-K Gold Conference could be a tough boys' con­ ference this season, and the Trojans are looking to keep up with the improving pack. TK should be able to do that with roughly 50 bodies out for the 2006 season. Some of the best tuned I bodies come in the form of returning seniors Troy Rock and Mike Rhoby. \% 3*v• ■< Rock ago KOCK was solid sonu a year ycai agv ' cT for the Trojans in the long jump, the 400-meter dash, j itji and any sprint relays he parIk-. S' to b * ticipated in. Rhoby is one of *b many strong hurdlers in the ^ ■3 °‘K Gold Conference this h7,5‘* ’h spring. *1 2%. *'?■ r iiojaiia in itiv ->• - rf *- BTL 15 a ; ~i k. »“ •1 * 9 i ..1 * <£>3 ■ 'W I - e5T •W Ei > Kj f ' I \ u > J w L The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team. league title. South Christian wasn't bad, Hastings was improved, and now Hamilton joins the mix. TK opens the conference season against last year’s conference meet champions from Caledonia. On Saturday, TK will take part in the Invitational. Lakewood Troian baseball to host two doubleheaders this week $$ graduation last spring, but have a handful of solid returning players. The nice double play com­ of sophomore bination Tommy Enslen and senior Gar Allison should make things tough when opponents try to hit the ball up the mid­ dle. Enslen and Allison could by Brett Bremer K Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team wants to keep improving under second-year head coach Josh Lown. The Trojans lost some pop in their bats and some of their top hurlers from a year ago to Ate1 Ils 1 * « js ® *" * few® '«iai fe( -*>*»_**r'.’1 lif also both see time on the mound this year, along with seniors Andrew Roy and Tony Carpenter. When they're not on the mound, Carpenter and Roy should be a solid start to a good outfield. Also back is catcher/pitcher Nick Stark. Center should be tough in the league this spring, with South Christian, Wayland, and Hastings not too far behind. Hamilton joins the confer­ ence this spring as well. The Trojans play a pair of double headers this week to get the season heated up. The Trojans host Forest Hills Eastern this afternoon, then The Trojans will need to get some help from some youngsters to be competitive in the O-K Gold Conference this season. Set for their first season with the varsity are Mike Berryman, Anthony Chase Rairigh, Noffke, Casey Pittelkow, and Cody Thornington. Caledonia and Byron get a visit from the Lowell Red Arrows on Thursday. Kellogg Thornapple the O-K Gold begins Conference season April 24, with the first of two games against the Hastings Saxons. . That contest will be at Hastings. ALM & imjj f ■ f ■ •?< »' -1 U « IV 4 11 ;14* ■ ‘ ng T frl f < .4 I - s x-5 -? S I sat aaij^ mW; ’ * E li F >• hili to t- 1 LJ a \i Tfi < ‘j TK Li 3 % • ■ -za . • .41 ^7 l. : 4**^ - ‘ad ' * Hi-* 3 J: ■ < S T-.-'i *< f’ flW • r -• .< II ** ** Your One Stop Water Store - Water Softeners * - * * The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team. Team members are (front from left) Tommy Enslen, Andrew Gilbert, Anthony Lukas, (middle row) Mike Cody Thornington, Casey Pittelkow, Chase Rairigh, (back) head coach Berryman, Josh Lown, Anthony Noffke, Andrew Roy, Gar Allison, Nick Stark, Tony Carpenter, and coach Andy Sanborn. Missing from photo is assistant coach Jason Lambard. «vud j3Si,a53* * * -T»rj "s* 11 if# Servicing All Makes & Models (Photo by Brett Bremer) I” I BRUCE'S FRAME I* ALIGNMENT V if • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair * Lx I Call ■ ■■ Iron and Odor Filters |Z Drinking Water Systems 30 Years Experience DURACUBE SALT DURAI CUBE 4 E 50-Lbs. 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Christina Kunde, (middle row) assistant coach Tena Bishop, Samantha Smith, Sarah Garrett, Katie McCarty, Stephanie Lukas, Sam Miller, head coach Rich Palmer, (back) Ashley Ayers, Tami Stevens, Ashley Lewis, Britt Steensma, Anna Enslen, and Rebekah Raymond. (Photo by Brett Bremer) New TK coach happy with how team pitches and hits by Brett Bremer her bat. Sports Editor The Trojans also have There arc two big things some power at the plate in the new Trojan varsity girls* soft- form of Sarah Garrett and ball coach Rich Palmer wants Samantha Miller. to improve in the Trojan pro­ Other returnees include gram this spring. Rebekah Raymond. He wants to tighten up the Samantha Smith, Ashley defense and improve on the Ayers, and Stephanie Lukas Trojans' mental part of the who bring experience to the game. outfield for the Trojans and The Trojans should be able will be competing with to get around the mental part underclassmen for starting of the game, with seven positions. starters reluming from the Sophomore Meagan 2005 team that had 11 wins Bishop will take turns with and finished 7-7 in the O-K Steensma in the center of the Gold Conference. diamond for TK. and Miller Included in those seven and Ashley Lewis could also starters are all the Trojans’ see time. Palmer said that starting pitchers from a year Bishop should be the anchor ago. Leading the way is three- of an already solid staff. year starting pitcher Brittany Key additions from the Steensma. junior varsity include Another three-year starter Christina Kunde. Kunde, Katie returns al second base. Anna McCarty, Tami Stevens, and Enslen. who has some pop in Amanda Deney. ft* We should be a strong offensive team with an above average pitching staff,” said Palmer. “Our goal to mini­ mize our opponents’ run pro­ duction through solid pitch­ ing and defense, giving our offense the opportunity to score runs and win the game.” Opportunities to win ball games won’t come easily in the O-K Gold Conference. with Wayland. Byron Center. and South Christian leading the way. The Trojans don’t face an O-K Gold foe until the con­ ference opener at Hastings April 24. The Trojans have plenty to do in preparation for the league season. TK plays host to Forest Hills Eastern this afternoon and then takes on Lowell Thursday. Both con­ tests are double headers in Middleville. The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Melanie Dabers, Jess Johnson, Robbi Blain, Jill Funk, Chelsey Strumberger, Nora Muellenbach, (middle row) Celia Salmon, Molly Wilson, Kate Wilson, Samantha Reeder, Sammy Hauschild, Vai VanBemden, Melissa Piets, (back) head coach Katie Langridge, Heidi VanderHeide, Amy Ball. Ellen Phillips, Brittany Giguere, Ashleigh Lund. Katie Potts, Courtney Smith, Ashley Jachim, and I assistant coach Deann Weeks. (Photo by Brett Bremer) d| {' **. * by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojan defense is 1for-1 so far this season, in scoring shut-outs. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls* soccer team won its season opener before spring break 4-0, and the Trojan defense gave the Delton Kellogg Panthers fits, Delton Kellogg varsity girls* soccer coach Paul ,,artcr ^as s,iH talking^about the performance of Trojan junior sweeper Ellen Phillips two days later. He likely had nightmares. The Trojans hope their defense will give many opposing coaches over the course of the year, Phillips, a three-year varsity starter and all-district and al I-conference performer is back to lead the TK defense along with outsider defenders senior Jessica Johnson and —1 Val VanBemden. Junior Sam Reeder is looking to step up and take care of the Trojans’ stopper position. Both Johnson and VanBemden were all-district performers a year ago, as the Trojans won their first district title in nine years, They'll be playing in front of Robbi Blain. senior, who stepped into the net midway through last season. The midf ield also has plenty of experience returning in senior wing Chelsey Strumberger and junior attacking midfielder Ashleigh Lund who was an all-state honorable mention selection last year. Both are team captains. fLund and Strumberger will look to get the offense started, but who will finish will be a question at times. “We lost many senior offensive players, but we are eager to learn and develop these girls into an excellent L • • soccer team.’’ said third-ycar head coach Katie Langridge. The Trojans are fast up front. and Lund and Strumberger know how to get the forwards the ball, Freshman Molly Wil son is one youngster who will be playing a starling wing posltion who Langridge hopts will be able to get the ball into the net. That has the Trojans setting their sights on an OK Gold Conference title, after finishing the year with a 128-2 record last season. “Caledonia and South Christian arc the teams to beat this year,” said Langridge, but added, “it could be anybody's year.” The Trojans will find out where they stand quickly. playing host to Caledonia this Wednesday. After that, the Trojans will host their’ own invitational beginning Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Trojan girls want to get back on top of the O-K Gold rl ] 1*1 i W hh llafo-* I f ■1 . ihip j Ml Will by Brett Bremer and Ashley Vander Meer. Sports Editor Gustafson, Robinson, One would be hard Winchester, and Vander pressed to find a tougher Meer teamed up to set the girls’ track and field confer­ school and O-K Gold ence than the O-K Gold this Conference record in the spring. l6(M)-meter relay last sea­ That’s not phasing the son. and they’ll be looking Thornapple Kellogg girls, to get back to the state who are shooting for the top finals. spot according to head Flaska may also take part coach Tammy Beniamin. in the sprint relays, along After winning the league with her usual solid per­ title in 2004. the Trojans formances in the long jump were second in the league and hurdles. Winchester is last year behind South one of the top 800-, 1600-. Christian. and 3200-meter runners A great group of Trojan around, although she’ll be seniors tasted the champi­ tested by her cross country onship in two years ago, and rivals from last fall once The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Emily have the bad taste of last again on the track. Bethany Kftzrow, Chaney Robinson, Kersta Gustafson, Jessica Flaska, Erica Peschel. Imari Engstrom. year’s second place finish as Gustafson is also the (™^ dle 4 r ow). Kylie Schultz, Jenjsloffke, Lauren Tandy, Abby Quisenberry, Rebecca Winchester, Kim Williamson. their motivation in 2006. school record holder in the Ashley Vander Meer, Daniella Torres, Shannon Cornett, Sarah Grummet, (back) head coach Tammy Benjamin, Leading the way is a long pole vault, along as a very in, list of all-conference and good sprinter, and Robinson Samantha Bouwhuis, Nicole Raymond, Kacey Cheney, Whitley Bremer, Melanie Truer, Emma Ordway Danielle state qualifying performers is strong in both the 200- Rosenberg, Alesha Ward, Kelsey Krey, Tatjana Krause, and assistant coach Greg Flaska. (Photo by Brett Bremer) including seniors Jessica and 400-meter races. Peschel and Imari Engstrom in the discus. spot in the O-K Gold once Saturday, the Trojans will Flaska, Kersta Gustafson, They're joined by a hand­ and pole vaulter Bethany The Trojans will be bat­ again. TK opens the confer­ be a part of the Lakewood nrwi Chaney Robinson, and jun­ ful of other solid seniors, Kitzrow. Peschel specializes tling with Caledonia and ence season by hosting Invitational. iors Rebecca Winchester including throwers Erica in the shot put and Engstrom South Christian for the top Caledonia this Thursday. I F •s lilt �The Sun and News. Middleville, April 11, 2006/ Page 19 ’ A ~ TK one of four Gold teams that went to ‘05 state finals * w F e i m. « The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Cory Jewett, Mike Texter, Andrew Meads, Jon Blocksma, Nate Otto, David ' I McMahon, Ross Barrett, Ryan McMahon, (back) head coach Larry Seger, Kyle Selleck, Darrell Smith, Blake Berkimer, Corey Humphrey, Jordan Smith, Zach Warren, Zach Smith, and assistant coach Nate Lavoie. (Photo by Patricia Johns) 4 5 4 I A nri h•1 iaL'1 Trojans set at the top two V s spots, but working on others isj? 1 by Brett Bremer si ■ Sports Editor i There are a number of spots to fill on the 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team, but head coach Larry Seger is; sure about the two most important positions, A pair of juniors will nv»iv» hold pan mi juiiimio down the top two singles spots for the Trojans this Corey Humphrey year. Corey returns to the first singles flmhf after - • ' flight finishing fourth in the O-K Gold Conference at that spot a year ago. Andrew Meads is making IFi "' . ■ ’' I r , ir. — 1 s J the move up from third sin­ gles to second singles. Seger is also quite certain lit that there are spots in the line-up for seniors Mike Texter, Jordan Smith, Darrell Smith, and Ryan McMahon. Where those spots are isn’t quite certain yet. That leaves six spots to fill in the line-up. Possible starters in those positions include juniors Zach Smith, Nate Otto, Blake Berkimer, Jon Blocksma, David senior Kyle McMahon, Selleck, and sophomores Cory Jewett and Ross » Barrett. “It’s back to basics with most of these players," said Seger. “We have a lot of work to do in order to be competitive in the confer­ ence." The Trojans open the conthis season ference Thursday, at home against Caledonia. TK has one tuneup this week, a dual at Lowell on Tuesday after­ noon. The Trojans spent the early part of the season See TK tennis, pg. 20 The 2006 Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team. Team members are (front from left) Jess Jacobs, Maegan Allison, Rachel Harris, Heather Hawkins, Jennifer Hudson, Amanda Allen, (back) assistant coach Eric Bender, assistant coach Ray Rickert, Chelsea Funk, Shannon Wingeier, Alison Whitney, Macy Chamberlin, Caitlin Chamberlin, Kassie Sovern, Alicia Bruinsma, Alyssa Bowerman, Kelly Funk, and head coach Bob Kaminski. (Photo by Patricia Johns) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A trio of Trojans who competed on the first day of the Division 2 girls’ golf state finals a year ago return forTK. The three are juniors Caitlin Chamberlin, Rachel Heather and Harris, Hawkins. In most conferences that would mean that the Trojans would probably be the early favorites. Most conferences aren’t the O-K Gold. The Trojans were just one of four teams from this year’s O-K Gold Conference to earn a trip to the state finals. Caledonia joined the Trojans at the 2005 Division 2 finals, while South Christian and Hamilton were competing in the Division 3 finals. “We should be competi­ tive in our conference, but it is a tough conference," said coach TK head Bob Kaminski. “After that, if everything works out we hope to play well at regionals and see what happens after that.” Also returning for the Trojans is senior Jill Funk. 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Caledonia varsity softball coach Tom Kaechele hopes that his team can compete for a spot in the top half of the TK tennis, continued from page 19-------working with the young ath­ letes on conditioning and skills drills. “The first goal is to work hard, to develop a competi­ tive team,” said Seger. “Doubles teams are a particular concern. We are also trying to find our number three and four singles starters.” That’s a lot to do in a coupie weeks. The Trojans battle with Caledonia will be a tough one. Seger said he expects South Christian and Caledonia to be two of the top teams in the league this spring, and Wayland and Hamilton will also be tough. It’ll take some hard work for the Trojans to match last year’s fourth place finish at the O-K Gold Conference tournament to end the season. conference with the likes of Wayland, Byron Center. South Christian. and Hamilton and at the very least be able to give those teams some great competi­ tion. “Overall, this may be the best team I’ve coached in the five years I’ve coached,” said Kaechele. “We have great pitching and great ath­ letes.” The great pitching starts with senior Nicole Cook, and moves through the rotation to include juniors Holly and Denton Kaylee Kalajanien and sophomore Britannia Hormel. Senior Sarah VanVelsen will be behind the plate catching the Scots' fine hurlers. Denton, Kalajanien, and Becca Roerig will make up a solid left side of the infield at times for the Scots. Back to lead the outfield is senior center fielder Alex Packer. A number of new faces will be fighting for playing .time, including first baseman Kassy Parker, second base­ man Jillian King, and out- W4BOT?! I jtiAR 0 - hi • . i j * MMM I a I 1 ' “ -4H I I I I* .11 TK golf, continuedI. from page 19 WI ^4 * Klunder. They’ll be fighting it out with youngsters Macy Chamberlin and Allison Whitney for time in the Trojans’ regular rotation, Kaminski knows his team is a bit young, but he likes the small mix of experience that it has as well and certainly likes that fact that all of his players are hard work­ ers. “We could be better with our consistency, that just comes with more practice, said Kaminski. There isn’t a whole lot more time for practice. The Zf/ r * Trojans opened their com­ petitive season on Monday at Northview, and will face off against the O-K Gold Conference when the first of six jamborees is held at Hamilton on Thursday. “Our main goal is just to continue to work hard and get better every day,” said Kaminski. “If we do that we should have a successful year.” The Trojans will be on their home course at Yankee Springs for the first time when they play host to Lowell on April 20. - . ^0^ ^30 bi .dll' 1 The 2006 Caledonia varsity softball team. fielders Lindsey Forton, Allison Brenner, Sarah Brearley, and Jacquie Wiest. Wiest could also see time behind the plate. With a few open spaces in the field one of the Scots biggest concerns will be playing consistent defense. Kaechele also says that the team needs to work on its offensive skills, although good speed will help make up for some deficiencies with the bat. The Scots were solid in the field in their opening games of the season. 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M-37, Hastings I It 5k 9505 Cherry Valley, Caledonia kA 616-891-1240 06628296 hi kk w < �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11,2006/ Page 21 y i - j I d ri * I U 5 5 I u F 1 I fej » • r* I * * •c .% J a The 2006 Caledonia varsity girls’ soccer team. The 2006 Caledonia varsity girls’ track and field team. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia’s varsity girls' track and field team is expecting a great year as it looks to move to the front of the pack in the O-K Gold Conference with the likes of Thornapple Kellogg, Hamilton, and South Christian. The Scots should be strong once again in the field events, although head coach Joe Zomerlei is still looking to improve their performance in the pole vault. Leading the charge in the field events are junior Leslie Curtis in the high jump, the shot put, and the discus and senior Kayla Wilson in the hurdles and the long jump. Wilson leads a hurdle crew which should be one of the 4 Vu ®h.kt trit Rashit 1 'AitGrf - '-ssaR 1 1 5 » » the Scots. Freshman Michelle Butcher should also help out the Fighting Scots in the middle distance races. The Scots were 4-3 last year in the Gold, but ended on a high note by finishing second at the conference meet. With a solid record this season, Zomerlei will contin­ ue his assault on 200 career dual meet victories. In 29 seasons with the Scots he and his teams have compiled a record of 191-65. Caledonia will go for win number one of this season when it travels to Middleville to take on the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans this Thursday. Saturday, the Scots will see another conference rival when they participate in the Wayland Invitational. Fighting Scots’ strong spots. Distance events should be another strong spot for the Fighting Scots as well, although the O-K Gold Conference is loaded in the long runs. Caledonia will challenge its conference rivals by throwing Kendra Ross, Andrea Schedlbauer, Stephanie Rossman, Kendall Grant, and Leslie Buikema at them in the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter. How well the sprinters perform will have a lot to do with how well the Scots do. The Fighting Scot sprinting pack is led by Cari Butcher, Baily Watson, Stephanie Packer, and Mattie Zych. The freshman Packer and sophomore Zych will be looking to score varsity points for the first time for Thirteen Scots return to varsity girls’ soccer squad by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Caledonia varsity girls’ soccer team will find out quickly where it stands in the O-K Gold Conference this spring. In the first weeks of the season conference the Fighting Scots will face Thomapple Kellogg on the road April 12, then host South Christian April 17. “South and Middleville will be strong again this year,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter. “Other teams have improved, and there should be a lot of great . Several teams could ^^Ties have a shot at winning the championship.” The championship will be decided a bit differently this I . bMHMWrt J ■1 ■Mil■BP"11* MhJ pressure on Gold favorites f I -t-- "" MT •* •t F®"' a 12SB! r » 44 r Lm r-lB w • r• r 5ft I1.W I JL * / A ■> ■ ’f. *4.' | . I r I A. I I V w 41 > a- Scot boys hope to stay on top of improving O-K Gold I I ______ The 2006 Caledonia varsity boys' track and field team. '' JlW r * * r** * Ki* new* - KJ*' p — i i rw I * F7 * -J* •> 1 I If •’—— ■*- - l 616-89U by Brett Bremer »• • u 1 - r -1 *■ wirt j» * < B •F 1 i • < T I •SJ - - - * •— - - TV-'V. L 13 players returning from that squad including a strong group of senior leaders that includes Kelly Cavanaugh, Danae Hillary Frazier, Homrich, Shannon Lenartz, Katlin Oberlin, Meghan Sanxter, Brandi Victory, and Lindsey Woodcock, Caledonia also has a trio of juniors who are playing their third season on the var­ sity this spring, Jenna Bigger, Lindsay Marks, and Morgan Warner. The Scots are currently 21, having scored a pair of victories before spring break. Caledonia returns to action when it travels to TK this Thursday. The contest with Christian South is Caledonia’s next home con­ test. Scot netters want to put fflft 3® 1-8113 spring. There is no longer an O-K Gold Conference tour­ nament at the end of the sea­ son. Instead, each team will play the other six teams in the conference twice during the regular season, once at home and once on the road. The teams' conference standings will determine the league champion. The Scots shouldn't be too far behind in the standings, that is if they aren't on top of them themselves. “We have the potential to be very competitive,” said Sanxter. “The league gets stronger each year, so we will need to play our best if we want to compete for the championship.” The Scots were fourth last season in the Gold, and have c II 111” by Brett Bremer A 6F i. J ' ’Jz A I t f II Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ track and field head coach Kevin Remenap can t stop raving about how good he Gold thinks the O-K Conference is going to be this season. If the conference is going to be as good as he thinks. and his team will be one of the best in the conference it should be a fun season for Fighting Scot fans. “We hope to contend tor a conference title again this year, but the O-K Gold keeps getting tougher and tougher,” said Remenap, who’s team shared the league title with Wayland last year by win­ ning the conference meet. “Everyone is good. Our con­ ference meet will be a joy to watch.” The Fighting Scots have a couple of state qualifiers who are looking to improve upon last year’s performance this year. Senior Ken Echtinaw was a regional champion last year in the shot put and is also strong in the discus. Taylor was a fifth place medallist at the Division 2 state finals in the high jump in 2005. Remenap is also happy to have senior sprinter David Villerot back in the short dis­ tance races. “Depth is a strong point with this team, especially in the field and distance events,” said Remenap. They are strong at the top however. Senior long jumper Thomas Spitzley should move into the top 20 scorers ever at Caledonia this year, as should Echtinaw. Villerot will happy to have See Scot track, pg. 23 Sports Editor Caledonia will be looking to improve on a fourth place finish in the O-K Gold Conference from a year ago. The Fighting Scots have a strong group of returning players back from a year ago at the top of their line-up. Senior Brad Gates is back at the first singles spot and junior Jason Wiegand returns at second singles. Head coach Mike Wilson says that both players have worked hard in the off-sea­ son to improve on last year’s marks. Off-season work could Brad Gates returns to help the Fighting Scots a lot the fjrst singles spot for the this spring. The top players Fighting Scot varsity boys’ weren't the only ones per- tennis team this fall. The fecting their . swings. A Scots also return their sec­ strong group of junior varsity ond singles player from a players were doing the same year ago, Jason Wiegand. to find a spot in the line-up. (File photo) There are a few holes. have them pair up at first Other key returnees include senior Justin Koning and doubles this spring. * Cargill played fourth sinZack Chapin and Scott Cargill. Koning played gles last year and moves to third doubles last year and second doubles. Chapin fourth. The plan is to 1Gates and Koning are two of only three seniors on the team this season, so much of the rest of the line-up is young and untested in many areas. This is a group of young men who love to play ten­ nis,” said Wilson. “As they get more comfortable with varsity competition, we could be playing well at the end of the season.” The Scots hope to be able to move up to at least third in the league, behind solid teams from Byron Center and South Christian. Caledonia will face com­ petition outdoors for the first time this spring when they visit East Grand Rapids on Wednesday. That match should get them ready for Thursday’s conference open­ er at Thornapple Kellogg. The Scots will be home for the first time when they host the Dobber Wenger Invitational on Saturday. Next Monday, they face another non-league foe when they travel to take on Northview. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week �Page 22fThe Sun and News, Middleville, April 11, 2006 in Household Happy A d EASTER EGG HUNT April 15, 2006 10:30am-12:00 Easter Egg Hunts, games, prizes, food. For children 12 and under. 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BROASTER JRIED CHICKEN MEAL 11 i NEW] IN THE MARKET EXPIRES 4/18/06 BUFFALO JERKY MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. 9740 Cherry Valley Take M-37 to Caledonia For scholarship and charitable gift information, .'V'O aS* �£ •Il Page 23 The Sun and News, Middleville, April 11, 2006/ .1 > ML- 1 - TI r, f. 'V Previews 2006 Spring Sports / <4% I — a s' M Scot baseball has big plans I Top two from '05 Go/d meet for when bus driver returns return to Scot girls'golf team the rest of the Fighting Scot varsity will be trying to score the program's third consecu­ tive O-K Gold Conference championship this season. League play begins this Diamond at Thursday Springs Golf Course, as Hamilton hosts the first of six league jamborees leadin eo up to the conference tourna­ ment at the Meadows on May 16. The Scots will host the third jamboree of the season, at Broadmoor Golf Course on April 21. That will be the Scots' first competition on their home course this sea­ son. The only other home contest for Caledonia comes May 5, when the Scots play host to the Russ Johnson Invitational. The Scots aren't taking things easy until then. Caledonia opens the 2006 season with a trip to Egypt Valley Country Club to take on Forest Hills Northern this Wednesday. The Scots follow that up with a visit to Crystal Springs Golf Course to face East next Kentwood Monday. by Brett Bremer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sports Editor §5 < -J r» Of the four current teams First-year Caledonia varsi­ ✓ that competed in Michigan ty baseball coach Chad High School Athletic Curtis only has one game L * Association state finals in under his belt as skipper of East Lansing at the end of the the Fighting Scots, but 411® L. •• ! 2005 that are now a part of there’s one thing he’s sure I* L. the O-K Gold Conference, of. fw i Caledonia had the best fin ­ “We need to get Bryce fi ish. (Morrow) healthy so he can 1 The Scots were fourth in drive this bus for us,” said Division 2 last spring. Curtis. Thornapple Kellogg quali­ Morrow, a senior pitcher, fied in Division 2, but did not signed a national letter of make it to the second day. intent to attend Central South Christian was seventh Michigan University on a Caledonia’s Dan Jennings slides into the plate during in the state in Division 3, and baseball scholarship last fall. Last spring, he helped last years regional tournament. Jennings and a number Hamilton placed 11th in Caledonia win a district of other returnees hope to help the Scot varsity baseball Division 3. All of those teams have a baseball championship and team to another strong play-off run this season. (File few returnees this season. was named to the O-K Gold photo) The Scots have just two All-Conference team, and returning scorers from a year also earned All-District and Thursday to take on ago, juniors Sara Leatherman on the mound, and Hamly All-Region honors during returns to the outfield along Grandville, then head to the and Carolyn Schaner. the 2005 season. Kenowa Hills Invitational with senior Dan Jennings. Schaner was the O-K Gold For now, the pitching Saturday. Senior Nate Forton can play tournament Conference duties are being handled by The O-K Gold Conference champion a year ago, and a number of positions for the seniors Matt Zylstra and Rob season begins when the Leatherman was one of three Scots. Hamly, and juniors Aaron Scots play host to South girls tied for the second best Juniors Kirk Weiss and Englebert, Mike Patterson, Christian April 24. Kevin Coolman are looking score that day at The Devan Jennings, and Nolan to earn time in the outfield, Luyk. Zylstra and Hamly are and Logan Burrows and Scot track, continued from page 21 -----the only two with varsity Englebert can expect to be in said injuries,” experience. some company in the sprints tling the infield at times when The Fighting Scot pitchers from junior Alex Johnson Remenap. they aren't throwing from One of the most difficult have lots of . help though, who adds some much needed the mound. depth to those events in his injuries to overcome at the both offensively and defen­ The Scots should compete first year of track and field at moment is to sophomore dis­ sively, and from their catch­ for a league championship Another first-year tance runner Luke Taylor, CHS. er, senior Chad Burrows. this spring in the O-K Gold track and field athlete, senior who is a two-time state qual­ Curtis said that this is “just Conference, with teams from Max Larson, will join ifier in cross country. a great group of guys, who Byron Center, Hamilton, and Echtinaw and try and score The Fighting Scots open pull for each other and can Wayland. the league dual meet season some points in the throws. play solid baseball all the The Scots fell in their first at Thornapple Kellogg on Those newcomers are way around the field.” game, at Loy Norrix, before especially important as the Thursday afternoon. Other returnees .include the break and return to action Scots work through some The Scots will be at the seniors Dan Spitzley at first this afternoon when they early troubles. Wayland Invitational this base and Isaac Mulvihill at travel to Lowell. Caledonia “We lack depth in the pole Saturday. third base. Zylstra mans the will be at home this vault, and we are already batbag at second when he’s not r * < Sts «K b- * * fr x nA, - 3 -4 - ■ y *>•■< SftjS h. :u.w ■ 'y’SjK ** , gt 41 4 x/X •4 IB -W Ik ;S^li 4 ?Ci i' > -,L tv I <. • • I I ** K ---- I Einaitii ( life sm'Mil xEirjiiin I > 19 Eisaa nainai i ui v> 13 r A IK Irakli smiii «uiahi I «I9»I bbkxiU tiiutf i.JJ •,v • ’’ ’ • I |II GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. ‘ ■x---- A IIM [I III I < I £3 Sara Leatherman teesoff at the 2005 O-K Gold Conference championship meet. Leatherman tied for the second best score on the day, to help Caledonia repeat as the league champs. The Scots will make a run at three in a row this season. i_(File photo) Meadows. 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No. 16/April 18, 2006 TTES chief now official by Patricia Johns S/a# Writer on/ toirb snwoT ?i won i oH qA orf> Emorfl anT to aril 23TT / jnoni won B 7710301 aH qi; bru. i ml znwifl unfuFI >1 busq ioj bru. /fl BfHfX n riT io utooM After several months as Thornapple chief of Emergency Township Serves, David Middleton now is official. He received his badge at the April 10 meeting of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees. The board also approved TTES applying for a grant through the federal govern­ ment, which will be used for a new ambulance if TTES receives the grant. The board also discussed and approved compensation for members of the Board Township and Planning Commission which clarifies how members are paid for attending meetings and conferences. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees is at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8. fl I 4 Thornapple Township supervisor Don Boysen presents TTES chief Dave Middleton with his badge during the April 10 township meeting. New system ‘isn’t going to be cheap Yankee Springs water hearing is April 25 ft I j-A Morpi I mill xtaaY I .Ikll I wIT 1 □ilqqj; dovoH rtariw Kfiftd B I m.q ot oil) tdxtnV od) k lath; i ) aril nrxpi by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A copy of the new water report by the engineering firm Fleis & Vandenbrink is available for review at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Briggs Road. The report serves s the application for a loan to the state's Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF). which will be the purpose of a hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. at the township hall. Fleis & Vandenbrink was hired by the township last month after significant criticism of the O’Malia Consulting 3 SB nri IF ia A i bco^l report had been lack of com­ parison of alternatives to an arsenic filtration system and the accuracy of some ot the cost figures a filtration sys­ tem would impose. Such criticism is unlikely to be made of the report from Fleis & Vandenbrink. The report also makes it abundantly clear that as Mary Cook, trustee, had said at an earlier board meeting. It isn't going to be cheap/’ A site at 2762 Patterson Road in Wayland Township I nb int ouboin x| ?nol w all? aonnoo | i iaiBw dirfl io oil' . noqai has been identified as repre­ senting a good possibility •It for drilling two wells able to produce a flow of 300 galIons per minute (gpm). 1 he site would permit an easy connection to an existing water main on the east side of Patterson Road. The cover letter tor the report, signed by Dan 1O?IW| xjfi ail it lEOO v ma) mirtso > absni | A eialH off ibnudfi ) fisM Flcis DeVries, Fleis & Vandenbrink (F&V). said a draft plan supplement had been filed with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on March 31. thus enabling the township to meet an April I deadline in the administra­ tive consent order (ACO). As ot April 12, no com­ ments had been received front the DEQ on the plan, While the letter listed the several steps taken by the firm. DeVries also noted that there were two additional and important items that needed to be undertaken by the township before May I: An estimate of the land pur­ chase costs and the willing­ ness of the landowner to cooperate, Al McCrumb, supervisor, reported at the April 13 meeting of the Township Board.there was both good news and bad news. “The good news is they found suitable water in Allegan County on the west side of Patterson between Valley and Park. There is no problem purchasing land in Wayland township. Il is close to existing lines. In the ACO. our last date to choose between new water (wells) or filtration is May 1st." he said. “The bad news is that it is part of the Cigler estate. Two brothers own it. One wants to develop the proper­ ty. We need to negotiate with the other brother, who is still in Florida. The town­ ship would need about 4.6 acres for the well field,” he explained. “The good news is they found suitable water in Allegan County on the west side of Patterson between Valley and Park. There is no problem pur­ chasing land in Wayland township. It is close to existing lines. In the ACO, our last date to choos between new water (wells) or filtration is May 1st. - Al McCrumb, township supervisor “I want to get permission to drill a test well before buying the property/' he concluded. The total project cost, estimated by F&V, is $570,000 ($391,600 plus $178,400). The project costs are broken into the follow­ ing segments: * • The cost of two new wells and associated buildand equipment ing ($290,000); • Water system improve­ ments including two new water mains to connect to the system on the east side of Patterson ($66,000); • A 10 percent construc­ tion contingency allowance ($35,600) for a total con­ struction cost of $391,600; • Land acquisition cost of $30,000 for 4.6 acres, and • Associated costs for engineering. planning, hydrogeological studies, and equipment necessary to gen­ erate data required for the reports to DEQ ($148,400). The F&V project cost of $570,000 for adding two new' wells as the method for meeting the requirements of the new arsenic standard of ten parts per billion appears to be greater than those ot the arsenic filtration system recommended by O'Malia ($448,000). Consulting However, the F&V analysis and comparison of operat­ maintenance. ing, maintenance, and replacement costs suggests that the initial difference in costs may be misleading over time. For • example, F&V ' assumed a 3 percent rate (virtually a constant in the average rate of increase in the inflation index used by economists) most of increase in the budget for the water system in the I fiscal township year 2006/2007. They computed the filtration system cost at $65,350 and the cost for two new wells at $46,350. The major sources of dif­ ference are higher salary and benefit costs (more labor for the arsenic system), greater supply costs, increased laboratory testing costs (the fil­ tration system requires more testing), higher maintenance costs, and increased utility See water, page 2 * Taking part in the Arbor Day ceremony April for the Village of Caledonia were (back, from left) Village ---a • ft Hl President Scott Williamson, Trustee Terry Mulvihill, Treasurer, Jill Harrison, Village Manager/Clerk Sandy Ayers, and (front) Trustee Karen Hahn. ) a Village of Caledonia A observes A rbor Day by Fran Faverman Staff f Writer Before convening the monthly Village Council meeting April 10. President Scott Williamson proclaimed April 10 as Arbor Day in the Village of Caledonia. The event commemorated the planting of a sugar maple in front of 230 Maple Street, the site of the former fire bam that will become the new Department of Public Works building for the village. Enough members — fourof the council were present to constitute a quorum for the meeting. Absent were Jim Bicrlein, Mike Maviglia and Victoria Peabody. The agenda was relatively light. Dan Erskine, village trustee, raised questions about two bills concerning repairs to an overhead door at the sewer plant, and a bill submitted by Mark Sisson, village planning consultant. Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer, Fleis & Vandenbrink. submitted a report indicating that sewer work in Glen Valley Estates, No. 6 is being overseen, a draft of the Phase One Environmental report on 230 Maple St. has been done See council, page 2 In This Issue i • ‘Fire Senate’ group adds spice to inaugural Steil Coffee Club • Autism, disability treatment center open house is April 22 • Caledonia tennis tops TK in springs’ first Gold contest • Caledonia softball tops Lowell in nine innings 4 i j �yiumi ourn orraii Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006 _K) I.! Water, continued frortipagd* 1 — costs (required backwashing of the filter membranes for six to seven hours per day increases electricity use). Costs for education, adminis­ trative services, the annual audit, and postage remain the same. Capital outlay costs in the water system for the arsenic filtration system at $24,000 are double the capi­ tal outlay costs for adding the two new wells ($12,000). Thus the total annual cost for the arsenic system comes in at $89,350 versus $58,350 for the additional wells, a difference in the first year of $31,000. To continue the compari­ son, F&V estimates the arsenic system will create an additional cost to the town­ ship of $6.8 per thousand gallons while the wells will create an additional cost of $3.98 per thousand gallons. The ultimate total revenue created by the arsenic system is estimated at $88,998 and by the wells at $58,204. It should be noted that the O'Malia estimate used the actual average number of gallons billed per customer in 2005 (7,235) in its calcula­ tions while F&V has used 5,000 gallons as an estimate of average use per customer. In its discussion of the financing alternatives F&V like O'Malia assumed the DWRF at an interest rate of 2.125 percent over 20 years was the most feasible alter­ native and indeed, the only one considered. Another loan from the fund when the township has a significant balance on the loan ($650,000) for the water tower, will have a significant impact on water rates. F&V puts the impact on a monthly water bill for the filtration system at $43.10 (a ready-toserve charge of $31.85 and a per thousand gallon charge of $2.25 x 5 for $11.25), a significant jump from the current bill (using the F&V 5,000 gallon consumption rate) of $24.75. (The O’Malia report using the actual number of gallons billed put the average month­ ly bill at $27.90, using an $18 ready-to-serve charge and a rate of $1.35 per thou­ sand gallons used.) The impact for the average cus• •ii i«• tomer bill of drilling two wells, according to F&V, is a monthly bill of $34.15 plus $11.25 in usage for a total of $45.40. Call for classified ads Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTI0N-M$l Council, continued from page I Complicating the picture and recommendations for is the fact that even if noth- sampling at the site will be ing was to be done, rates forthcoming, and the legal would have to increase. survey has been completed. McCrumb pointed out at the He also said work is pro­ April 13 board meeting, ceeding on the Main Street “The system is spending project; streetscape prefer­ more money than it is taking ences and road and sewer in. Rates will go up even if design issues will be dis­ we don’t have to do the cussed with village staff in* other.” April. The system’s greatest Williamson had deferred problem is that it is so small, his State of the Village necessitating the spreading report from March to April. of a high capital cost endeav­ He again elected to defer the or over very few customers, report until July. He thus resulting in a a high per­ explained that he would pre­ user cost. fer to do the report in July On the other hand, the because by then the village approach recommended by will have a budget for its F&V has distinct advantages. 2006/2007 fiscal year in The addition of two new place and he will have the wells would increase over opportunity to "tie the whole the long term the quality and picture together. reliability of the water supVillage and Clerk ply. Yankee Springs would Manager Sandra Ayers noted be in compliance with the there was a lot of marking state s Safe Drinking Water and surveying going on for Act. next year’s projects and that Though not specifically a streetscape was possible. discussed in the report, the She submitted a copy of the likelihood of additional Capital Improvement development along the Committee minutes and Patterson Road and M-179 noted projects are being pri­ corridors is high. Additional oritized and include Main connections and growth in Street, parking, parks and the system can be expected Kinsey, Johnson and to spread the costs over a Emmons streets. greater number of customers, She called the council’s eventually lowering the per attention to the Mayor customer cost. Exchange Day and said The public hearing April Quincy, a municipality 25 will represent an opportu­ located near Coldwater, was nity for citizens to express interested. The exchange day their views and to hear the is May 22, and is part of the state’s concerns about the Michigan Week activities. feasibility of the township’s Treasurer ’ Jill Harrison ability to repay both the submitted a report detailing existing loan and a new loan. her activities for the month of March, noting again that the prioritization of capital GREENRIDGE sump pump was discharging into a sewer. Ayers noted that this was illegal and the sump pump can be hooked up to the nearest catch basin, which is located in a church lot. brush and twigs two to three times a week. Potholes are being patched and some street signs will be replaced. Leases to Wayne Rodgers, 9514 Cherry Valley, for ten acres located at 8755 Cherry Valley, Caledonia and to Bill He also said a house and yard at 124 Church St. had the potential to be a "major eyesore before summer. The pool has half a cover, a hot tub also. Dangerous and mosquitoes — last summer we treated the pool for mosquitoes. Who controls it? If it’s a foreclosure, who owns it?4’ Ayers agreed to look into the ownership and responsibility. Karen Hahn, trustee, said, "I’m glad to see people cleaning up yards. Spring is here.” In its final actions before adjournment, the council accepted a'quote of $845 plus freight charges from Sierra Consultants Inc. for the mosquito control prod­ uct, and agreed to four budget amendments covering payments for digital record management, the streetscape application, Main Street design and the treasurer’s salary. Neil, 226 Terrace for two acres located at 8755 Cherry Valley, Caledonia. were negotiated by Erskine, the village farm representative. Both farmers will pay $30 per acre for the use of the land. Terry Mulvihill, trustee and chairman of the Fourth of July Committee, reported that the next meeting of the committee will take place at the end of this month. The celebration will be on the Saturday (July 1) before the Fourth. During the period for comments by members of council. the Erskine observed that a problem involving a new residence on Vine Street had arisen, a I! i j 'Tm glad to see people cleaning fa up yards. Spring is here." - Karen Hahn, trustee Fa. & - fl 0 li*. I M ’ 1 *** lit * star« 26,000+ properties at •A WWW.greenridge .com Realty, Inc • ® OPEN SUN 2-4, TUES/THURS 3-6 improvement projects con­ tinues. She stressed that the process is also very impor­ tant as a pre-budget exercise. Reconciling the system used to track cash balances in the village accounts with the statements supplied by bank and investment account documents continues. According to her, it is impor­ tant to be clear on what the balances are when beginning to allocate funds to projects and the purchase of the DPW garage. Roger Loring, director of the DPW, said, "The sprin. II cleanup is in full swing. 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Odessa Tammy Thompson Martin LuAnn Williams Middleville Alan Echtinaw Nashville Alan Echtinaw Shelbyville Cindy Scott Woodland 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. • 891-8620 �I The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 3 Tire Senate’ group adds spice to inaugural Steil Coffee Club by Fran Faverman h I * •S I w N V. Sc »1X.. >*« 1 Ti J? I® tai chta. h'*2* w, ^Baltin ■ 3 • 710 tfsk & h fcxcsi in ■ j igotiGCW jjjflj VI iJonrti • Vi Staff Writer People at the inaugural gathering of the Caledonia Coffee Club were almost outnumbered by reporters and a television news crew until a contingent from Unicameral Michigan showed up to promote the “Fire the Senate" petition drive. Approximately one dozen members from the group paraded in the parking lot outside the coffee shop before joining State Representative Glenn Steil (R-Cascade) and Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison. Michigan Unicameral needs to gather 317,000-plus valid signatures by July 10 to get a proposal to abolish the State Senate on the general election ballot in November. The signatures must come from all over Michigan. Only after an adequate num­ ber of signatures have been validated, does the proposal make it to the ballot for the November general election; voters may pass or reject the proposal. Michigan Unicameral maintains savings could be as much as $50 million a year. Besides the salaries of senators, each senator has a an expense staff and that is not allowance required to be documented. Senate committees have staffs, and the chairs of some committees as well as the Senate Majority Leader, receive additional compensation for their roles. The senate also maintains its own agency for analyzing legisla­ tion proposed by members and legislation that comes to it from the House of Representatives. Joe Lukasiewicz, spokesperson for the group, said, “The system is broken. We’re trying to do some­ thing about it." The group has proposed the amendment to the state constitution become effec­ tive Jan. 1. Steil was there to answer constituent questions and to explain his proposal, House Joint Resolution S (HJR S). George Hubka, a member of Unicameral Michigan, noted tartly, “ When the Legislature wants to get something done, it gets done. Look how fast they whipped the minimum wage and the single business tax through. Nothing else gets done." Some expressed concerns about the influence of lobby­ ists. Lukasiewicz said, “You’ll always have lobbyists. We can get rid of the secret con­ ference committees. It’s a lot harder to influence the whole legislature than it is six members of a conference committee." He also noted that contributions by lobbyists to legislators were up 30 percent in the current elec­ tion cycle (2005-2006) from the 2003-2004 cycle. (A bill passed in different versions by the House and the Senate then goes to a conference committee. Three members of the committee are each appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. The committee rec­ onciles the versions, signs off on the conference report, and returns the bill to the chambers for passage.) One person questioned the amount of money spent by Battle Creek on its lobbyist, who had attracted public attention when he said that the only way the city could get the ear of legislators was by having a lobbyist. Steil found this outra outra-­ geous: "I “I talk talk to to mayors mayors all all geous: the time. time. II don don’’tt need need aa loblob­ the byist to to tell tell me me the the city city of of byist Grand Rapids is important," he said. “That’s my job," he ended. When a constituent ques­ tioned Steil about Social Security, and he replied, “I don’t know. It may not be there when I retire," an angry Jose Blanco snapped that it was Steil’s president who would be responsible. Concerns were expressed about jobs and the failure of the State Legislature to pre­ vent the state's job losses. The state’s fiscal crisis and the effect on services were also concerns. constituent Another seemed somewhat confused about retirement provisions 0 ••• * • gONTEMPO MLON & SAY 5^A j'0 ■ “It would result in a smaller legislature with more experi­ ence,” he said. “It would save $5 million a year right off the top. We’d have one office building for the Legislature. We could sell a whole office building in Lansing.” - State Rep. Glenn Steil Steil said, “No, that is not true. I have a 40IK to which j contribute.” (It is likely the confusion arose from the fact that two legislative pension systems are in force; legisla­ tors who came into office after term limits became effective have the option of contributing to a 40IK; leg­ islators who were in office before term limits are cov­ ered by the old system, which required several years of service to achieve a pen­ sion.) HJR S would reduce the size of Michigan government by cutting the Senate from its present 38 members to 20 an d the House of and Representatives from 110 members to 60. It would also double the length of the present term limits from the current six years in the House to 12 and eight in the Senate to 16. “It would result in a small­ er legislature with more experience," he said. “It would save $5 million a year right off the top. We’d have one office building for the Legislature. We could sell a whole office building in Lansing," he continued, “My plan would happen after the 2010 redistricting an(j would not affect anyone currently in office, including me," he said. (Redistricting is required as a result of every federal census and would probably not take place before sometjme jn 2012 at the earliest. Assuming redistricting goes smoothly, the earliest elec­ tion affected would be in 2012; since the plan would IBS ■ r 4- THEATERS t 'l - R E El: SPRING MATINEES ■■ SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 i 11 AM [BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE (PG)| © THE O® £^5 8 -* .3 ■ a*.- 5‘ _____ Demonstrators outside the Essential Bean carrying signs; one wore a pig snout to demonstrate his/her view of the Michigan Senate. (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) represent a major change in the number of districts in both the House and the Senate, a smooth process may be considered to be unlikely as political parties seek to bolster their position with the electorate.) Steil has chosen a differ­ ent route to the general elec­ tion ballot, one available to him by virtue of his office. As a member of the House, he is entitled to introduce a constitutional proposed amendment through the mechanism of the joint reso­ lution, thus his resolution is titled, HJR S. The word, “Joint," in the title of the res­ olution means both the House and the Senate must pass the resolution for it to be placed on the next general election ballot. Senators are also entitled to introduce such resolutions, known as Senate Joint Resolutions (SJRs) and also known by letters. Lukasiewicz and the Unicameral Michigan group have a sizeable hurdle to overcome in getting to the November ballot, but so does Rep. Steil’s HJR S. Members of the Senate have been very cool to any attempts by Unicameral Michigan to elicit their interest in a debate on the issue. 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He answered, “I used my credit card. There are no public funds and no cam­ paign funds. It’s purely per­ sonal—I decided to do it." JUST WEST OFF M-37 12:40, 2:35, 4:40, 7:20, 9:20 JAlON . %'* and 18 in the Senate. To pass a Joint Resolution requires a two-thirds majority in each chamber. That means 74 sit­ ting House members (2/3 x 110 = 74) and 26 sitting Senators (2/3 x 38 =26) would have to vote in favor of his proposal before it could go to the voters on a general election ballot. Although the gathering was mostly concerned with the proposals to change or eliminate the Senate, Harrison got in some work himself on local issues. A recent resident of Porter Hills Station Creek develop- Plants grown for gardeners iy gardeners! 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 »- i r s -z-: WILD (G) © ICE AGE: ys - r? 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Middleville, April 18, 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Middleville FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Wesleyan Church A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship.................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ......................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School .............................................. 10:50 a.m. Evening Praise ............................................. 6.00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m 616-698-8104 7240 6H(h Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church Frank Snyder. Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth t * DoUgUS G. son, Visitation Sunday Scheid............................... Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service.............. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . . Word of Life Clubs........................ 9:45 a.m. Cl a.m. 11.-00 6:00 p.m 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sundays 9: 30 & 1 1:00am 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. www.brightsicle.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12:’■7IJ West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you ’re at. "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: £1 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHflUFI CM Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 al 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 \ ine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, April 23: 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; I John l:l-2:2; John 20:19-31 Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto St SE 698-3 I 70 ^CHRISTIAN CHURCH 10 AM Sunday Morning 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia 698-9660 A Church for today's world Spirit-filled family Church. Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: Sr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm Sunday School. . . 10:00 a.m. PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .................... .6:30 p.m. Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 2045 68th INew Life Leighton Church Connection K/ub for ’Kids’ of all ayes 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornint? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Cornerstone Church Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Loving God, Loving People Nurseryavailable throughout. Everyone is welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier ♦ Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Sunday Mass... J.tJO p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Contemporary Worship .............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .... . .. .10:45 a.m. Evening Worship........................................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Bullman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Currently meetin? at Duncan lake Middle School. 9757 Duncan lake Ave.. Caledonia 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Living Hope Assembly of God P R E S B Y TERI A KI TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS jffletljolrifift (Ojurdj RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org CherryVXlley MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH J Glame CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: ......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ........................11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......................... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Youth Group:...... Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace” Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . WWW. I I ornerChurch. 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" r9 M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 11XX) A.M. Holy Communion edaesday Semce: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer H Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www churchseek net/church/andrewmatt St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Sunday Service X* !MH 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church 1 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Services i Make .Sunday the 8 30am • Traditional II 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School best Nursery available day ofyour week during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerkc SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1 aM 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am i' i« THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary; 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. taiaU-’ 1 tauM tai iptentpk toiLniw UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................. Traditional Service ta SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church "The Family of God for AU People Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 ‘V Freeport - 175 Cherry Q:00 a.m .............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville,orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFAREK COMMUNITY CHURCH I ■ Finding the Way Together! 9:30a, 11:OOa 4 mile off I An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School’s cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: .wayfarercc.org 111 I kw 708 W. Main Street •ef xYghf' 2415 McCann Rd. (1 'l Whitneyville SIBLE CHURCH 8655 Whitneyville Avenue •891- ££i • • The Church where every body is somebody...and Jesus is bird »» J " Sunday • • School............................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ................................ 6:00 p.m. Family Supper ............................................... 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.................................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Slays. Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 £ h i J n �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 5 Caledonia junior to attend Air Force summer seminar I • ■ • V Uc ■:1 I radley Oatmen, a junior at Caledonia High School, has been selected from more than 1,700 students world­ wide to attend the United States Air Force Academy's Summer Seminar program for 2006. Selection is extremely competitive with only the top students being offered a slot in this prestigious program. For selection criteria, the academy uses a total person concept that is based on a student's academic achieve­ ment, athletic abilities, lead­ ership skills, and desire to pursue a career in the Air Force. These top students have demonstrated that they have the "right stuff" for attending the Air Force Academy. Oatman, besides maintain­ ing a 4.0 grade point average, also is a officer in Caledonia High School's student coun­ cil, participates in baseball, volunteers for the local Christian Wedgewood Ministries, and has appeared as student representative at of Board Caledonia Education meetings. During this week-long On a beautiful summer evening, July 22, 2005 in the garden summer seminar, Oatman of Grand Valley State University's Alumni Center, Matthew wjR study in-depth such top­ Vernon Langridge and Katie Anne Polhemus were united in marriage. Pastor Michael Y. Anton of Grace Lutheran Church performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are David and Barbara Lund of Caledonia and Richard and Jackie Langridge of Hudsonville and the late Bette Langridge. Maid of honor was Ashleigh Lund, sister of the bride. Best man was Richard Langridge, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Kristen Wodzinski, Melissa Peters and Cynthia Hiler, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Megan McGuire, niece of the groom. Groomsmen were Edward Johnson, Thomas Roudabush and Michael Roudabush, friends of the groom. Ushers were Matthew Polhemus, brother of the bride, and Tom Lowrie, brother-in-law of the groom. Ringbearer was Jason McGuire, nephew of the groom. Master of ceremonies was Jon McGuire, brother-in-law of the groom. Mistress of ceremonies were Michelle McGuire, sister of the groom and Sue Raab, a family friend of the bride. Bargas-Smith Spreading rose petals down the aisle were Lincoln and Jackson Lowrie, twin nephews of the groom. Heather Bargas of Corona, Attending the guest book was Brandi Bryce, cousin of the Calif, and Aaron Smith of bride. Cutting the cake were Deann and Denise Weeks, friends of Middleville will be united in _ marriage on May 20,2006 20, 2006 in the bride. Music for the wedding was the string quartet of Los Angeles, Calif., in an outdoor wedding. Rejouissance. The bride-to-be will graduHonored grandparents were Rodney and Gloria of California (Katies) and Harry and Dorothy Goldberg of ate from the Master’s College in Santa Clarita, Calif., with a Southfield (Matt's). After a honeymoon in Jamaica, Matt and Katie are making major in teaching English as a Second Language. Her par ­ their home in Caledonia. ents are Richard and Sarah Bargas of Corona, Calif. The groom will also gradu­ ate from the Master's College, with a major in Theology. He will be attend­ ing the Master's Seminary next year. He is a 2000 grad­ Trust my Grandma with all uate of Thornapple Kellogg. your hair care needs, at... His parents are David and Debie Smith of Middleville. There will be a Michigan reception for the couple on May 27 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. The couple plan on a honeymoon on Mackinac Island. Langridge-Polhemus wed Wtii engagements ■K KI re Kpt • - l inn. I THOM ■Iffl “ 1st ta Wlh|h 'feu 5 — I tfiz lu it: . I" w FT r*T •• i J’-: • IS - •C * 1- 6 •i- Ml fjj V* Deb's Design 616-891-8394 VZ r 4 I Oh yeah, tell Grandma Happy Birthday" April 23 r r- '/i 4* / 06629006 Can 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads FORCE ACADEtty Bradley Oatman ics as rocket propulsion, glider design, combat avia­ tion and aerospace engineer­ ing. He will also have the opportunity to meet current cadets and experience the environment at the Air Force Academy, The United States Air Force Academy, located near Colorado Springs, was established in 1959. It provides a balanced program of military training, academics, athletics and spiritual/ethical development for more than 4,000 cadets. Long recognized as one of the finest colleges in the nation, it is rated sixth in the nation for overall aca­ demic experience and secondnd for aerospace and aeronautical engineering. Deacon Max Phares leaves St. Francis Deacon Max Phares who has served St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville since 1988 is being reassigned to another church in the Episcopal Dioces of Western Michigan. St. Francis invites everyone to help celebrate his service to the area at a service and recep­ tion on Sunday, April 23. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a reception from 11-1 p.m. St. Francis is on 9-Mile Road in Orangeville. Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon ' r* £!ll I - A A;? Correction: Tco s In the April 4 issue of the Sun & News, it was incor­ rectly stated that Dave Price represented Caledonia School Board candidate Pat Johnson in her absence at the school board meeting. The article should have read that it was John Price who repre­ sented Johnson. John Price is a supporter of Johnson and spokesperson for the Citizens for Caledonia Ethnical Schools. - -' c 4624 N. 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Lot size is estimated. More property available. $70,000. MLS #544544. Joy Smith 893-5555 Many More Listings Available! For information on newly constructed homes and vacant lots currently available call: Kathy Benton 262-3965 Robin Dawson 293-4079 u . -s* - 4 J - 269-795-4254 8 i - I - T-J CM ______-------- •4. 5 Laura Martin 891-7619 Joy Smith 893-5555 Laurie Tamburrino 813-0937 Paul Davis 291-0063 �X Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006 ?'• Thomas Douglas Wheeler MIDDLEVILLE-Thomas Douglas Wheeler, age 67, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, the morning of April 5, 2006. He will be truly missed by many, many friends and other family members. Tom will best be remem­ bered for his love of the out­ doors, his hunting and fish­ ing, and being a True Sportsman. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and a member of the Middleville Lion’s Club. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marshia Wheeler; son, Douglas Wheeler; daughter, Christina Wheeler Ervin; and brother, George Wheeler, of Barberton, Ohio. He was also the proud grandfather of five. Please join in celebrating the life of Tom Wheeler, October 15th, 1938 to April 5th, 2006. All family and friends are welcome, and $ encouraged to attend. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions may be made to “Ducks Unlimited" Leader in Wetland Conservation, or to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Lunch will follow at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. T % <1 ... $ r. ft - ••I’1 Autism, disability treatment center open house is April 22 Horizons Developmental Remediation Center will have an open house at its new facility Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m. Founded in 2003, Horizons provides autism and develop­ mental disability treatment services to families through­ out the United States and abroad. The center moved to the larger Caledonia location in August 2005. An open house is planned in order to allow families and professionals from the com­ munity to explore the facility, meet the staff, and learn more about treatments offered at the center. The mission of the Horizons Center is to empower parents to achieve great things with their chil­ dren. Staff members work with parents to develop a bal­ anced treatment plan for their child. Programs are family­ centered and designed to pro­ vide parents with the knowl­ edge and skills they need to ensure a high quality of life for their children, both now and in the future. Horizons offers compre­ hensive treatment options, which allow families to receive services in one loca­ tion. The Relationship Development Intervention consultation program is uti­ lized to treat the core deficits of autism and related impair­ ments. Other available serv­ ices include home consulta­ tion, speech therapy, occupa­ tional therapy, tutoring and summer camps. IC The open house will allow people in the West Michigan community to learn more about the possibility for people with autism and related impairments,” said Nicole Beurkens, director of the center. “We want to spread the message that parents canfacilitate change in their child while building and maintaining a full and rewarding family life.” For more information, call Beurkens at 698-0306. Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs De Kok J REALTY 126 E. Main, Downtown Middleville 1-616-891-0992 or 1-888-88-DeKOK (33565) Located in Caledonia & Middleville 77 WYOMING SHARON SW Price Fi GRANDVILLE CHICKASAW owners You’ve found it!!! This moving out of town!! Has everything you wanted, four season room, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, appli- home has everything reduced, ances, finished basement, 06628812 you need all year around. Air condition­ ing. 3 seasons porch 2 stall garage, underground sprinkling, shade trees, be in before summer and enjoy!! $144,900. Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. THORNAPPLE RIVER CONDO This unit has been a model; utilities have averaged $68 a month for gas and electric combined. EPA inspected with certificates for CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP - 2 ACRE PARCELS •sr* A de-sac plat that has a total of 6-2 acre parcels. Cul-de-sac Parade of Homes condo and has some extras. Sit on your covered to be paved, parcels have porch and watch the flow of the Thornapple River or walk out your nature gas. $59,900. Call Jerrel DeKok at 616-437-6000. W K? -T - 10 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6, partially wooded, ready to build on. $69,900 - HURRY - Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. RESIDENTIAL LOTS Hughes at 616-437-1127. WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM Would you like to be on a beautiful quiet waterfront setting? Would you like your combined gas and electric bills to be $68 - $165 a month? would you like to 55 pS I# Sun., April 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00 5 ACRES ft hi > 7 l»l ■Ml till !7 fl • O 5-: 3067 Meadow Hills Dr., Middleville From Middleville South on M-37, Right on Adams Rd. 1/4 mile to Meadow Hills 5 Acres. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bath. 3200 •II sq. ft. ranch, finished walkout, updated throughout, open floor plan, gorgeous kitchen, modem appliances, snack bar, master suite, bamboo entry, main floor laundry, living room, family room. rec. room, wet bar, 62 x 10 deck, 2+ attached garage. 32 x 40 pole bam. paved drive volleyball court and much, much more. Priced @ $269,000. Visit www.PaylessRealestateServices.com or call Jodie @ 269-948-5555 with Payless Real Estate Services. 04531957 4 * t h- so Buy this Disney Vacation package River with 142' of private waterfront. Check out www.grar.com #541845 including Hotel for detailed information and beautiful photos of home and setting. and Theme Park tickets Everything you ’ always X. .4# J _I is hi m I a PIE * Peaceful and serene describe this beautiful home. On the Thomapple wanted, water, sunroom, fireplace, acreage, I privacy and lots of room to entertain inside and out. Only $233,900 for this beautiful waterfront property!! Call Sam Deyoung at 616-813*1093 for a private showing. CONDOMINIUM - CALEDONIA gas/electric, water/sewer. Possible land contract terms. Upper $30’s. Call Chris Richard Piippo, professor of music at Hope. OPEN HOUSE •« s Middleville - State Street - Walking distance to shops, restaurants and busi­ ness. 3 parcels left, nice size lots with year from the larger college symphony orchestra. The Symphonette is directed by W: WATERFRONT $209,000. Units under construction are starting at a base price of 1 - I 1 slider door and hike or bike the Paul Henry Trail.AII of this for only 437-1127. Amanda Danielson, a Hope College junior from Alto, performed on the flute the with college's Symphonette on its spring break tour. The tour ran ThursdayWednesday, March 16-22, and featured performances in Powell, Ohio; Johnson City, Roswell, Tenn; Roswell, Ga.; Titusville, Fla.; and Orlando, Fla. Danielson is the daughter and of Mike Mary Danielson. While attending Hope, she has been involved in the College Chorus, Pep Band and Wind Ensemble. The Symphonette was organized in 1953. The group has toured coast-tocoast in the United States, and has also performed in two provinces in Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The 32 Symphonette members are selected each £ quiet living. This unit has 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 2-stall garage, air conditioning and appliances. This was a $49,900. Call Chris Hughes at 616- Local student performs with Hope’s Symphonette *I just south of Caledonia in cul- beautiful wooded and secluded, only ^1* ances, furniture is negotiable, ready to move into. Only $199,900 and close to Rivertown Mall. Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. installed for healthy living. Separated walls for 4.91 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6, ■ and parties in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Complete with all appli­ Quiet and tree lined setting RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE The Middleville United Methodist Church will be filled with laughter as the members of the Village Players bring a deft hand with farce on Friday and Saturday night, April 28 and 29. The play will help raise fund for a mission trip to Russia. and large new deck for summer, 2 fireplaces for the winter months, plenty of room for family best energy possible and life breath furnace $189,900. This unit is the last one at this price. Village players bring fun to Methodist Church Mint condition, minutes from M-6. beautifully decorated, spacious floor plan. 2 bedrooms. 2 baths, and appliances including trash and get Disney Dining Plan Stay Play and Dine 5 435 usd on raau ocanacr 5 nights/6 days at select Disney Value Resorts in a standard room S216 PER XMORWIS 10-17) SI 75 PER CHIU) WOES 3 9| FREE! ■Offet available most nights 8/13/06 -9/30*06 The number of rooms allocated tor this ofler ts limited Savings based on the non discounted price for the same package Junior and chid rates apply only when occupying room wth an adult Tickets are for one Tfieme Park per day and must be used vvttnm 14 days of first use No group rates o« ott>e« discounts apply Ask about packages for other lengths of stay compactor and washer & dryer. Enjoy the clubhouse, fitness center and heated in-ground pool. Must see, owner motivated. All for only $102,000. Call Sarah Tjepkema at 616-634-7727. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE - HOLES 1 acre on a cul-de-sac sJ above ground pool, centj $124,900 and be in by su ^jns. 3 season porch, walkout. iances. This one will go fast, er! Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. 6 Havel Company • • Hungry for some fun? Now you can book this 5-night/6-day Watt Disney World* vacation package !e and stay right in the middle of the magic You’ll also enjoy Theme Park tickets, the Disney Dining Ran and a savings of over $190 per adult * What a delicious way to enjoy your vacation? Hurry, you must book by 6/4/06. Your package Includes: 1 • Accommodations for Hve incredible nights at a select Disney Value Resort. 2. Magic Your Way Base Ticket, with admission to one of the four Walt Disney Wortd» Theme Parks for each day of your package stay (one Theme Park per day; must be used within 14 days of first use). 3- DISNEY DINING PLAN: Enjoy one Table-service meal, one Quick service meal, and one select snack, per person, per night of your package Choose from over 1OO select Watt Disney World* restaurants. Ask your travel agent for Dining Ran details and restaurants included or wnte Dining Guide, c/o Budco. P.O. Box 3719. Highland Park. Ml 48203 Excludes alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3-9 must choose from children’s menu if available 4. Special Guest benefits like Extra Magic Hours. so you can spend extra time in the 1*heme Parks and Disney's Magical Express Service with complimentary round-tnp motor coach transportation from Orlando Inter national Airport to your select Disney Value Resort hotel, ■In ti Da ». 3 •» CD live in a healthy environment with a life breath furnace? Would you like to be next to a biking/hiking trail? Would you like to be able to walk to a nearby coffee shop or restau­ rant? We have it for you in our newly designed, open floor plan sep­ arated walled condo 4 units currently under construction, 2 already sold, starling at base prices of $189,900. Call for details or our model hours DeKok Realty 1-269-795-0000. Serving West De Kok * r REALTY Michigan Real Estate Needs Sam DeYoung ■ 616-813-1093 * Chris Hughes ■ 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok - 616-437-6000 Premier Travel & Cruise Cheny Valley Business Center 7J05J^oadm°°r S.E. Caledonia. MI 49316 (616)554-0311 ____________ .. , o www.premiertra velinc.com Monday' & Wednesday 10:00 Monday 10.00 am ~- 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. _____ Saturday by appointment k •.*r9e Authorized^ VACATION"PLANNER _ Not an agent of The Walt Dwry Company « 1U <1 �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 7 GFWC-Gun Lake announces health scholarship winners by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The General Federated Women's Club-Gun Lake Area scholarship committee, working with Delton Thornapple Kellogg, Martin Kellogg, and Wayland high schools, has announced winners of this year’s health service scholar­ ships. The winners from Delton and TK were Andrea J. Beach and Shelby Donker, respectively. Each school's guidance, math and science depart­ ments selected a student for this scholarship based on critera presented by the GFWC-Gun Lake. Andrea J. Beach of West Hickory Road in Delton is graduating this spring. The daughter of Julia and Keith Beach, she wants to be a physician and will be attend­ ing Oral Roberts University. She holds a 4.0 average and is a valedictorian. She says, “I know this is a hefty undertaking but I’m eager to meet and overcome the challenges.” Beach volunteered 100 hours this past year at Hospital lorgess in Kalamazoo, working on the surgical floor and realized she fits into this setting. Beach says she feels she has a special call to partici­ pate in mission trips to underdeveloped areas as a •6 * 'li,: lit ■lift Andrea Beach physician. She says, “We all need to do all we can to ensure the privileges we take for grant­ ed in the United States are available in underdeveloped worlds.” During her high school career ishe has had leadership roles in student council, executive council, sergeant at arms, and with her church youth group. She takes con­ cert harp and piano lessons and performs. She partici­ pates in marching band and also plays softball. She is and part of STARRS HOSTS, mentoring groups for children, and teaches children at her church. Shelby Donker, daughter of Deb and Don Donker of Bender Road in Middleville, is very single minded about her goal to be a nurse. She Shelby Donker has examined her higher education options carefully and landed with Northern Michigan University. She says, “I know I am a small town girl.” She currently holds two jobs, one as a waitress at Blue Dragon Restaurant and with a horse stable on Moe Road. She's paying her own way through school with scholarships and work. She is dual enrolled with Ferris State University for her phle­ botomy class and with Kent Career Technical Center for her emergency medical tech­ nician class. In both of these classes, whether on an ambu­ lance or doing clinical stuff, Donker is taking care of peo pie which is exactly what she wants to be doing. Her two jobs and her spe­ cialized classes have made involvement at Thomapple Kellogg more difficult. She says, “That’s why I like the National Honor Society. It requires three service proj­ ects and three tutoring ses­ sions a year." She stresses that in her EMT class “helping people is made a priority along with learning our skills." She is looking to work as a phle­ botomist or in an EMT job to help pay for her nursing degree at Northern Michigan University while she studies there. 46 She says, I work very hard to do the best I can and hope it will help the people around me." Scholarship committee member Ruth Perino says, “Here is a girl who already is demonstrating that her goal is within her reach.” Katie Ann Hard of Hopkins was selected as the Martin High School recipi­ ent of the 2006 Health Service Scholarship. Ryanna Burley of Chappell Street in Moline has received the Services Health 2006 which Scholarship, she intends to use to help her pursue a nursing career. She is a senior at Wayland High School. TK grad returns from study in Italy Megghan Smith, a Hope College senior from Caledonia, studied off-cam­ pus in the IES Program in Rome, Italy, during the 2005 fall semester. Smith is the daughter of Beverly Smith of Caledonia, she is a 2002 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. As a student at Hope, she has also been involved in Habitat for Humanity. Hope College is a fouryear, co-educational, Christian, liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, and has 3,141 students from 43 states and territories and 32 foreign countries. [JB HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES J.B. 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PEfi '435; - 1• ■ J J •r- 10 k' to •’ z 4 5 o> co 1 Jean Bergy Keith Bergy Beth Bischoff Dan Bischoff7 Bill Buchner Jim Buer Joan Buer Norm Buer Bob Buys Colleen Buys Ann Calhoun Tod Calhoun Dave Clark Kathy Cromer Rodney Cromer Tonya Del nay Dan Dielman Denise Dielman John Dielman Michelle Dielman Geraldine Fairbrother Molly Fleming Barb Garbow Paul Garbow Tom Garbow Gord Giar Nancy Giar Jim Gless Jerry Good Jennifer Hamming Jon Hamming Julie Harp Bill Harrison Judy Harrison Marv Helder Keith Hienkle Miriam Hienkle Gord Jousma Jeri Jousma Randy Jousma Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ken Yonker 8300 Patterson Rd. Bruce Kamminga Marcia Kamminga Gerald Kayser Mike Kelly Bob Kloosterman David Knight Suzanne Knight Ed Lloyd Kim Merwin Dar Morgan David Morrow Lisa Morrow Pete Mulder Nettie Muller Terry Muller Marge Mulvihill Terry Mulvihill Mike Oberlin Joe Pagano Julie Pagano Mike & Cecilia Patterson Mike & Jane Patterson Rhonda Patterson Tom Patterson Alvin Post Gary Ringnalda Cristie Robards Jason Robards Steve Sarna Wendy Sarna Anne Schaibly Pete Schaibly Bryan Schievink Jan Schievink Eric Seif John Seif Joyce Seif Kevin Slagter Rhonda Slagter Bud Smith Pat Smith Ted Spitzley Larry Stauffer Dick Suwym Brian Swartz Jane Vander Mass Kelly Vanderploeg Amy Walma Todd Walma Archie Warner Russ Warner Bob Watson Vicki Watson Jim Weaver Dave Yonker Doug Yonker Pam Yonker Randy Yonker Steve Yonker Tracy Yonker < I �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. April 16. 2006 VanDenburg pleads not guilty in Ionia Caledonia Superintendent Wes VanDenburg was back in court last Wednesday as he entered a ‘ not guilty** plea to Ionia County Circuit Judge David Hoort. The Ionia County Prosecutors Office is charg­ ing VanDenburg with one felony charge and one mis­ demeanor charge for falsely obtaining money while employed at the Belding School District from 2002 and 2004. VanDenburg is accused of receiving approx­ imately $1,300 in cash reim­ bursements. VanDenburg, who was placed on unpaid administra­ tive leave Jan. 12, also is being charged by the Kent County Prosecutor s office with embezzlement and ‘4 obtaining money under false pretenses, equaling approxi­ mately SI250. during his two-year employment with the Caledonia School System. Court dates for jury trials in both Kent County and Ionia County have not yet been scheduled. TK schedules conferences for just 1 day from 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. If parents find it difficult to attend the conference dur­ ing the scheduled time, they are asked to call the high school office (795-3394), and a more convenient will appointment be arranged. The teaching staff of Thornapple Kellogg High School will be conductin Parent-Teacher Conferences in the high school gymnasi­ um from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. May 4. High school classes will be in regular session that day *4 *4 Call for Sun & News ads Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week Saturday Hours’ Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarger, O.D. Teachers who cannot be available on the night of con­ ferences will leave a sign-up sheet and will contact par­ ents after May 4. TTiis is the only night of conferences at the high school during the third trimester. Fitness Center workers needed The Thornapple kellogg Public Schools Fitness Center, located at the high school, currently needs one or two workers to staff the front desk. Workers are needed in the morning Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and Monday through Thursday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about these posi­ tions may call the TK athletic office at 795-5432. There's only one * Y 'r y. V * A FISH »< : k / I* who swims to the top for the Caledonia School Board Election • •* /I* WALTER FISH / 0 • • • i • Education: Walt believes education is a life long investment with continual learning. 1 'A • ‘A I> •x • x 'C * Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 At one time or another, you probably wished you could increase your invest­ ments - if only you had the money. And it's certainly true that investing can be expensive. However, you might be able to get "more bang for your buck" - and, over time, significantly increase your holdings - by buying shares of dividend paying stocks and reinvest­ ing the dividends into the same stocks. To follow this strategy, of course, you have to find stocks that regularly pay div­ idends. Fortunately, by doing a little research, you can indeed locate companies that have long histories of not only paying, but also increas­ ing. their dividends. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks are not fixed-income vehicles, and dividends can be increased, decreased or total­ ly eliminated at any point without notice, no matter how good their track record has been.) If you are interested in reinvesting dividends, you might want to look for com­ panies that offer automatic dividend reinvestment plans, also known as DRIPs. Typically, you won't have to pay a fee for a DRIP plan - in fact, if a fee is required, you might want to look else­ where. And you don't have to receive enormous dividends to participate, either; many DRIPs allow you to send in as little as $10 to $50 at a time to buy additional shares WB of stock. The biggest benefit of DRIPs, of course, is the abil­ ity they give you to increase the shares of stock you own. ‘4 1-800 870-7085 <;jiv ago, dividends were taxed at your current income tax rate. Now however, dividends are taxed at a maximum rate of 15 percent. (This rate is set to expire at the end of 2008, barring congressional » action.) But even this new. relatively low rate can lead to a hefty tax bill for you if you receive a great deal of dividends. Consequently, if you participate in several DRIPs. you might want to keep some of your stocks in a tax-deferred vehicle, such as an IRA. 4 DRIPs for the Long Run Ideally, to use a DRIP, you want to find stocks that offer attractive current yields and growth potential, and you want to keep adding shares of these stocks for a long time. 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Jit Expand Your Stock Ownership...DRIP by DRIP Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads •/ When voting for Walter Fish, you vote for: Financial FOCUS h % J �•H| I* h The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Early registration deadline set for 24-Hour Challenge a by Patricia Johns I i s' s X• •» L 1 b Is « 2'wZ » £S SIS &* 2 § is. ’ 1 ** ?, Ek ■ 5^ Staff Writer Applications are now available for this year’s 24Hour Challenge scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18. Early regis­ tration deadline is April 30. According to organizer Diane Obermeyer, more than half of the 550 places in the event have already been filled. The 8 a.m. start Saturday, June 17, is at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, and the riders will get a sendoff from a bagpipe band. The challenge will end at the same location, at 8 a.m. on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18. There is still time to regis­ ter. The deadline for entries is midnight Saturday, June 10. Early registration is $65 until April 30 per rider. From May 1 until May 31, the fee rises to $80 and the really late fee is $100 for those who register between May 31 and June 10. The 24-Hour Challenge began in 1983 with 18 riders and was headquartered at Wabasis Lake Park near Dnrxirlc I It mnvnrl trx Grand Rapids. It moved to Middleville in the year 2000, where the lower traffic vol* a*” ume is an advantage. The facilities of the high school . and middle school include ‘ fe'; increased parking area and showers. Riders started last year at the middle school, with breakfast served in the cafe­ teria. The start now goes down the long curving serv­ ice road, which allows riders to spread out. The National 24-Hour X * £ L Challenge has become the I lb largest event of its kind in the U.S. In 2000, riders from 24 states, Canada and France entered and completed 77,212.8 miles. In 2005, K there were riders from 21 wt I TAX-FREE I —« ili INCOME IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF AT RETIREMENT. With an Edward Jones Roth If ♦ * IRA, any earnings on your contributions grow tax-free, and distributions can be taken free of penalties or iiiiy , ye* %r A You may even benefit from converting a taxes.* traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. To learn more about why an Edward Jones IRA can make sense for you, call today. • Distributions ot earnings from a Roth IRA could be subject to taxes and a 10 percent penalty if the account is less than 5 years old and the owner is under age 59 >/i Drew McFadden Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Suite E, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus. 616-891-1173 Toll-free 866-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 06628815 Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING states, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand. Middleville's population will increase by about 1,500 when the National 24-Hour Challenge comes to town. Bicyclists and their crews will begin arriving Friday afternoon for number pickup. Riders can register begin­ ning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. Many sponsors of the event participate in a product display of the newest items. Photo albums from previous events are available. The walls are papered with lists of riders by name, cate­ gory and number. The Athletic Boosters Club of Thornapple-Kellogg Hieh School puts outs on a High spaghetti dinner on the Friday night before the event, a Saturday morning pancake breakfast and the club offers concessions and ice Saturday from 3 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday. The Friday dinner is also a chance for the riders to socialize before the event. For riders who have done this event many years, it is a reunion. There are always new faces, first-timers look­ ing for advice on what to expect. It is also an opportu­ nity for Middleville to get to know a little about the people who undertake the physical and mental challenge. Why would a bicyclist try to ride for 24 hours? Beginning bicyclists find a 10-mile bicycle ride is just about right for some nice recreational exercise. It's quality outdoor fun. But like any activity, the more you do it, the better you become. Ten miles soon builds into 20, 40 and up. For bicycling enthusiasts all over the coun­ try, 100 miles is a nice Saturday or Sunday "centu­ ry" ride. Cycling, like other sports and recreations, can become addicting. Once bicyclists are able to do a century, some might try a double century. For others the next step might be to see how far they can go in a day. Not everyone can complete in the Olympics, but most everyone can set a g oal and try to achieve it. These bicyclists who par­ ticipate in the 24 hour chal­ lenge are not necessarily elite athletes. They include minis­ ters, college professors, doc­ tors, engineers, assembly line workers, washer repairmen, housewives, and bicyclists from all walks of life have participated in past events. "Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary goals. You don’t have to be elite to be successful," said Michael Shermer of La Canada, Calif., in 1988. The participants ride for medals in five-year age groups, ages 18 to 70-plus, both male and female. Enameled mileage pins, in 50-mile increments, reward riders who ride more than 200 miles. Riders who return and accumulate 1,000 miles in the event earn a “Thousand Mile Jersey." More than 100 riders have completed 2.000 miles, 36 have reached the 3,000 mile mark, four have 4,000 miles and one has 5,000. Highest total mileage is 6,168 miles by James Hlavka, of Racine, Wis., who has ridden the event 16 times. While all riders get their names in the event's record book, some riders set their sights on a personal best, an age group record, winning the event or breaking the overall record. Participants leave at 8 a.m. on the first loop, a 126.5-mile rolling to hilly, scenic route through Barry County, which has three checkpoints. A 12.5-mile per hour pace is required to finish the first loop in time to com­ plete at least one of the sec­ ond loops. After the riders depart, the crews leave on an alternate route to meet their riders at the various checkpoints. Then, the only sounds at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School are from the Amateur Radio Communications Group, using a computer global positioning program and base radio to keep con­ tact with the lead car. After returning in the afternoon, the bicyclists cycle a 23.7-mile rolling loop that goes through the Gun Lake Recreation area. Any rider who wants to ride on the overnight loop must com­ plete both the 126.5-mile loop and at least one com­ plete second loop. From evening to 8 a.m. Sunday morning, riders will complete as many 7.5-mile, fairly flat night loops, begin­ ning and ending at the middle school. The riding finishes at 8 a.m. June 18 and riders are treated to breakfast provided by McDonald's of Caledonia. An award ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with door prizes that were displayed by product sponsors on Friday night. Medals are awarded and the traditional Siegel Silver bowls are presented to the top mileage male and female riders. Event organizers Jon and Diane Obermeyer work with a committee to make the challenge a reality each year. Entry forms are available by writing National 24-Hour Challenge, 2212 College Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, 49507-3106 or directly from website the www.N24HC.org. Anyone who would like to volunteer or register for this year's challenge can register website on the www.N24HC.org get the most minutes ever from Alltel - America’s largest owned & operated wireless network A plan that’s all 4 u with nationwide calling 1 •* 1000 Anytime Minutes - $49^. mo Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes Unlimited Nights & Weekends - Get ’ Limited time offer! Additional charges apply. 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Pictured (from left) are Tara Ezinga, Amber Ybema, Sidney Ybema, Julie Ybema, and Erika Ybema *■JP •4* r* 4?. Christoper Robinson shows the butterfly wand he created at the library last Saturday. The Caledonia Education Foundation and Caledonia Public Library teamed up to offer another art workshop 2ND ANNUAL Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. rt*~th Size. 10x10-$60.00 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend of April. This is a great opportunity to sell items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. Set up and show dates are: SetupCall for Details Show times Saturday 4/29/06 10am to 7 pm Sunday 4/30/06 10am to 4pm To Receive an application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to i Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Telephone: Days 517-543-1740 Evenings 517-726-0633 Email: lydiamccauley ©russellschrader.com last Saturday. Elementary aged« children were invited to the library to read a book on butterflies and create butterfly wands. Elementary art teacher Elizabeth Hentschel helped children create their master­ pieces. The butterfly theme was chosen in connection to the Frederick Meijer Gardens Butterfly exhibit. The CEF and library are working together to offer monthly art workshops throughout the spring. Last month, the workshop sur­ rounded Dr. Seuss Days. On May 13th, the children will create maracas and on June 17 they will design mosaics. The workshops are limited to 15 children and registra­ tion is required. Earth Day Peace Pole dedication will be Saturday The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan invites the com­ munity to attend the dedica­ tion of a Peace Pole to the Village of Middleville at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, Earth Day. 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She drew the poster as a project given by art teacher Mike Cornell. More than three million members of the American Legion will have their tradi­ tional Poppy Sale May 16. 17 and 18. Members from Legion posts will be outside area businesses duringB this time to collect donations and pass out the traditional Poppy flowers. The poppy, merely a sym­ bol, represents the story of men and women who endured the horrors of war so their loved ones and others at home might continue to live in peace. The true story behind the poppy began in 1915 in Flanders, a region of elgium Western and Northern France bordering on the North Sea. It was the scene of some of the most heavy fighting in World War I. resulting in a high casualty count. Soldiers were buried on the fields of battle and » Members of three American Legion Posts were on hand to congratulate Janay Senneker, the Caledonia student who drew this year’s award winning poster in com­ memoration of the Legion’s poppy sales May 16, 17 and 18. Present were (front row, from left) Buff Rodgers, Post 305; Dr. Rodney Senneker; Janay Senneker; Teresa Senneker; Barb Scott, Post 305; Tom Zigler, Post 305; (back row) Jim A. Barton, Post 140; Terry Rhoades, Post 127; Lyle Shanks, Post 127; Bob Moore, Post 140; and Linden Steeby, Post 127. (Photo by Larry Scheidel) * soldiers who came back later were struck by the sight when the saw the acres and acres of white crosses emershed in a sea of red poppies. From those battlefields, soldiers brought home the memory of a barren land­ scape transformed by wild poppies, red as the blood that had soaked the soil. By that miracle of nature, the spirit of their lost comrades lived on. The poppy became a sym­ bol of the sacrifice and repre­ sented the hope that none VERMONTVILLE ers for ,A Ww‘, ghO'M- Maple Syrup Fes tival A Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th TALENT SHOW Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Call 517-726-1077 ZX Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22, 2006 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I had died in vain. The American Legion Auxiliary Poppy has continued to bloom for the casualties of four wars, its petals of paper bound together for veterans by veterans, remindin America each year that the men and women who served and died for their country deserve to be remembered and honored. Poppy Day has become a familiar tradition in almost every American community.. This distribution of the bright red memorial flower to the publoic is one of the oldest and most widely-rec­ ognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. The poppy, as a memorial flower to the war dead, can be traced to a single individ­ ual, Moina Michael. She read a poem written in 1915 by Col. John McCrae and was so inspiried she was moved to write a response. Col. McCrae's poem read: In Flanders fields the pop­ pies blow 9 I Between the crosses, row on row ■!4 I FREE MARKET I I mith iamond ANALYSIS I 891-2222 I ------ -■ SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml www.MccleveHomes.com I I I Former Parade I Home. Much I I attention paid I to detail. I Brick exterior I trimmed in I keystones, I solid cheny cabinetry and built-ins. 4 fireplaces, hand painted I walls in foyer and 1/2 bath. Unique 4 season sun room with I stone fireplace. Kitchen with walk-in pantry. $399,000. Call I Pamela Luetkemeyer - 446-0156 or 891-2222. I I Smith-Diamond Realtors* I Toll Free 1-888 8910107 ■OUM MLS I1" I • Pamela Luetkemeyer • Hope Archer • Timothy Noordhoek • Karen Bouma • Mike Mahoney • Ron Prins I • Liz Belson • John McCleve • Ted VanDuinen I • Lois Heckman • Mary Kay McCleve • Dianne Weers I • Tim Honderd • Dawn Monroe • Sam Wright • Rudy Kadiric • Art Moredick • Greg Zoller I • Deb Lampani • Chert Morehouse I S -D CALEDONIA - mwej ,rw — ia t 06628442 ™ ™ ■■ ™ ™ ■ "■ ■■ M BB MB HB ■■ Bi ■■ M BBS M BB BM SB ■■ M M HM MB That mark our place ... To you from failing hands we throw The Torch - be yours to hold it high; If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep ... In her response, Michael wrote: ... the blood of heroes never dies But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders' Fields In 1918, Michael bought a boquet •IO of poppies, all that New York City’s Wanamaker's Department Store had, and handed them to businessmen meeting at the New York YMCA where she worked. She asked them to wear the poppy as a tribute to the fallen. When the 32nd Division came home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in June 1919, a refreshment booth decorated with poppies was twice stripped of its flowers. In place of the poppies, patriot­ ic Americans left contribu­ tions on the counter. These spontaneous contributions were collected by the volun­ teers and used for the benefit of disabled veterans. Mary Hanecy, a volunteer that day in Milwaukee, saw in the public response to the poppy the potential for fundraising. She took her idea to raise money for veter­ ans' rehabilitation to George F. Plant of Milwaukee's American Legion Post No. 1. In 1920, on the Saturday before Memorial Day, the Milwaukee Post distributed 50,000 poppies, with the assistance of the ladies, and received contributions total­ ing $5,500. During this same period, Michael returned to her native Georgia, urging all members of the American Legion there to wear the poppy as a tribute to their fallen comrades. In 1920, the Legion's Department of Georgia adopted the poppy as its memorial flower, then took the concept to the > a1' Janay Senneker, artist, shows her state-wide winning poster to Barb Scott of the American Legion Post 305 Auxiliary. (Photo by Larry Scheidel) National organizations’ Convention in Cleveland. In 1921, the poppy was adopted as the American Legion's official flower, replacing the daisy. The American Legion's resolution, adopted at that 1920 National Convention, read: “Whereas out of this should come some symbol to perpetually remind us of, and to unfailingly teach coming generations, the value of the Light of Liberty, and our debt to those who helped save it for us by paying the supreme sacrifice, and that we may not forget that In Flanders' Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row; therefore be it “resolved, by the American Legion in convention assem­ bled, that the movement to have the poppy ’adopted as the memorial flower of the American Legion be endorsed; be it further “resolved, that the National Convention adopt the poppy as the official memorial flower of The American Legion Auxiliary, adopted at the first National Convention in 1921. While many versions of the poppy have been pro­ duced over the years by other organizations, the Auxiliary Poppy has remained much the same, made of crepe paper, each petal affixed by hand by a hospitalized or dis­ abled veteran. The tag•j which carries the Auxiliary and Legion emblems clearlyt states it was made by a veter­ an. Lynden Steeby, a member of the American Legion Post in Dorr, said, “The poppy now serves as a tribute to the lives lost in the wars and honors the living veteran as well. “The poppy program must grow again to meet those in need. American's veterans, living and dead, deserve to be honored, to be remem­ bered. and to be helped when they are in need. America should understand that the poppy program is not to glo­ rify war but to honor the patriotism of millions who served. “Wearing the poppy is a personal statement, which simply says, ‘I remember. illI*" . 1 * ■ 1 Ik *” cr A CH A CHA * Vi« • • • 4 ICES •n '• N N CM I .00 £ 3> a ■kA < z �< I♦ A •II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 13 - Easter egg hunts aided by weather 3 J 'D I i I • t 1 t • 1vL . 3? V L* - ■ -4* • :* 4 11 <e yr^A ,?.N •* 1 s, Jl sages. Many parks and church lawns were speckled with colorful plastic eggs for the young to find. Some church­ es offered story times before the egg hunt and filled eggs with inspirational messages Easter eggs in snow banks last year, but that was not the case this year. Last Saturday, a warm and sunny Caledonia was filled with Easter egg hunts, as children looked high and low for eggs filled with candy, • to r' •- flowers. 269-945-3431 or 888-945-3431 225 N. Industrial Pk. Dr.. 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Board shouldn’t delay Crossroads To the editor: v Former school board member backs Yonker To the editor: I’ve lived in Caledonia for 50 years, raising five chil­ dren, all of whom attended Caledonia schools. I served on the Caledonia Board of Education for eight years because I wanted to do my part to help make this community and school district one of the best in the area. In the upcoming school board election, I support board member Ken Yonker for re-election. Of the candidates running, he has demonstrated an understanding of the responsibilities of a school board member., Ken has avoided the temptation to micromanage the schools, and he has stayed focused on a board member's job of sup- mercial and office building is animosity over the process The Caledonia Township tied to the pace of the condo- • that led to Crossroads result­ Board missed an opportunity minium construction. This ed in their not approving the • to enhance the quality of life tie-in can be amended by amendment. for citizens of the communi­ mutual consent of the town­ The principle of taking a ty last Wednesday night. ship and the builders of stand against a developer Instead, they decided to Crossroads. should have been trumped by take no action on a request This amendment was not the principle of community by the developer of the acted on by the Board so improvement. We hope that Crossroads of Caledonia to Advantage Health and all of if this proposal comes before allow Advantage Health to the jobs and services it the board again, they will proceed to site plan review would provide is on hold. focus on the future benefits ahead of schedule. The staff and trustees all of this project instead of the Crossroads was approved agreed that Advantage past disagreements and after a lengthy legal process. Health could provide much approve the amendment. It operates under a court needed services to the nearby We ask interested resi­ ordered consent agreement. residents and the community dents to voice their support The construction of the corn­ at large. But their lingering for this welcome addition to To the editor: Caledonia. Our school district has Duke Gray, Executive Director been through one of the most Caledonia Business difficult periods I can Association remember as a Caledonia resident. Unfortunately, many peo­ KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN ple have stopped communi- Cl porting students by provid- ness manager — which ing them with the best teach- Caledonia does not currently Cl ers and support system possiemploy, ble. Ken Yonker is a very honKen has shown respect for est, fair, and informed indi­ board policies and proce­ vidual who has repeatedly dures, and he has tried to be demonstrated his ability to part of a team that communi­ do the right thing for our kids cates well with each other to and for our community. avoid working at cross pur­ This is a critical school poses. As board treasurer, board •II election for Caledonia. Ken effectively did his job to Our community and schools establish and monitor the fhave lost credibility and our district's budget planning reputation has suffered, and review process. Please support our chil­ Contrary to the inaccurate dren and all those who have assumptions of some people, worked hard to make Ken was not responsible as Caledonia a great place to board treasurer for reviewing live by voting for Ken and approving daily transac­ Yonker on May 2. tions made by school Gerry Fairbrother, employees. That is the func­ Caledonia resident,former tion of a full-time, paid busischool board member Ken Yonker is part of schools’ solution NOTICE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA FILING DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE OFFICES A Candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position on the Caledonia Village Council must file a nominating petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. The minimum number of signatures required is 6 with a max­ imum of 10. The Primary will be held on August 8, 2006, if needed, and the General Election will be held on November 7, 2006. The offices of Village President, a two year term, and 3 four year term Trustee posi­ tions will be filled. Petitions and Affidavit forms can be obtained at the Caledonia Village office or Caledonia Charter Township office, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sandra Ayres, Village Clerk Jennifer Christian, Township Clerk SECTION 00100 , Of | ft 06627926 00100.1 BID SOLICITATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE •w 2006 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS East Main Street, Sheridan Street, Fremont Street, and Bender Road The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for the •It Watermain Improvements Project. Items of work include 2006 new 8 inch watermain in East Main St. from Arnold St. to McNee Ln., new 12 inch watermain in Sheridan St. from East Main St. to Fremont St., and in Bender Rd. from the existing watermain to the proposed elevated water storage tank (tank under separate con­ tract), new 6 inch watermain in Fremont St. from Sheridan St. to 350 feet east, new sanitary sewer in Main St. from Sheridan St. to east of McNee Ln., and reconstruction of East Main St. from Sheridan St. to McNee Ln. This will include replacing damaged pavement in other various areas within the project limits. The projIect includes all work incidental to and related to the listed work. Sealed proposals will be received by The Village of Middleville at the Village offices until 2:20 p.m. local time, Monday, May 1,. 2006 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents may be obtained at the offices of: Williams & Works 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Tel: (616) 224-1500 A non-refundable payment of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. This fee includes shipping via UPS Ground. Contract Documents may also be examined at the offices of: ■ a Builders Exchani ran ids CNS Plan Room Bui r Grand Rapids FW Dodge Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid [bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a peried of ninety (90) days. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Village. . ’L Village of Middleville BY ORDER OF Ron M. Howell, Manager Fish right person for Caledonia To the editor: I support Walt Fish in the upcoming Caledonia school •II board election. I have four children in the Caledonia school system; two children in the high •II school, one in middle school, and one in elementary. I also had a daughter graduate in 2003. All of my children are very involved in school, including clubs and sports. I try to attend all of my children’s activities and truly believe that communication and the ability to work with the schools staff and school board are essential to the children's success through­ out all of their school years. Because of the necessity of good communication and reasonable solutions, I sup­ •II port Fish's candidacy. I have worked with Walt for many years at Alticor and know him as a reasonable and logical person. Walt always listens and tries to understand all of the circum­ stances involved in situa­ tions. Walt will ask questions and do his “homework” before coming up with a solution. Walt has the ability to carry out tough decisions without belittling the person, or persons, involved. Walt will also bring a fresh and warm personality to the board. Last year, Walt was voted "Funniest member of the Alticor Fitness Center." I [I In addition to being a key communicator, Walt attends nearly all of the school board meetings. He is up to date on the education issues locally, as well as in Lansing. Walt’s technology knowl­ edge will help the Caledonia schools continue to succeed in the future. Because of Walt’s knowl­ edge and ability to work with all people, I feel that he is the right person to join the school board. Kelly Merwin, Caledonia eating — which is the only thing I know of which can solve our problems and heal our wounds. School board member Ken Yonker has been the excep­ tion. He has been willing to listen to all perspectives, tak­ ing the time to talk with any­ one at any time about any issue. Ken Yonker is part of the solution in Caledonia. I may not always agree with his point of view, but I respect very much his family values, his personal ethics, and his professional expertise. If you want to make a dif­ ference in our community, vote for Ken Yonker for Caledonia School Board on May 2. Howard Wenger, Caledonia CHARTER TOWNS! II OF CALEDONIA 4. $ lt« s -X for ‘X % & * n 4iW* * Itf 99W LllJ® PUBLIC NOTICE M2 w NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the May 02, 2006 Charter Township of Caledonia Election for the Caledonia Community and Thomapple Kellogg School Districts has •r been scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 4: o p.m. in the Township Hall located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. •a Hsitait The public accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the pro­ t-f-rtlt gram and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the elec- tion, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. Jennifer Christian Gath Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia 06628903 ’•^1 ^Otl ov Mfo V •-J J •—• I r * ■■ r t FVUNDED IA-M HU VILLAGE OF 7 MIDDLEVILLE ^chigN* Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800 870-7085 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised the Village of Freeport Council will meet on Monday May 8, 2006 at 6:30 pm at the Freeport Community Hall Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting will be to review and Vote on the new Freeport Zoning Ordinances. A copy of the Zoning Ordinances may be examined at the Village Office and the Freeport District Library during regular business hours. Any interested person may attend the hearing and offer comments on the Proposed Zoning Ordinances. If you have any questions please call the village office at 616-765-3808. ’Stet* Public Notice Ji: Annual Spring Clean Up - One Day Only April 29,2006 '^leii The Village of Middleville has contracted a private hauler to pick up household items, rolled carpet and other large and bulky household items that have outlived their usefulness as annual service for the citizens that reside in the Village. Residents may begin placing items at the edge of a Village street abutting their own residence on April 24, 2006. All items must be placed at the curb by 12:01 AM, April 29, 2006. The private hauler will make only one pass, one day. with multiple trucks in the Village beginning at day break. The pick up will be only one day - April 29, 2006. The private hauler will not pick up: Petroleum-based products, toxic chemicals, paint, motor vehicle parts, building demolition or construction materials, batteries, food wastes, animal wastes and carcasses and any other materials deemed to be hazardous. (See below) Refrigerators and other appliances will be picked up by a separate con­ tractor and must have all air tight doors completely detached for safety. Other unauthorized wastes mixed with allowed pick up items will result in no items being collected from that residence. X. Ron M. Howell, Village Manager Hazardous Waste may be taken to the Expo •11 Center, Barry County Fair Grounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI, on May 20, 2006 between 9 AM and 1 PM, sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. •I*. Waste Building Materials may be taken to Waste Management Hastings Landfill (269-945-2260), 1899 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, between the hours of 8 AM - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri and Sat 8 AM - 12 N •J n for a fee of $12.50 per yard. Yvonne M. Aspinall, Clerk, Village of Freeport 06628302 06629014 V o ci & S' �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 15 •. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Nr vS '’kA I ■ v"I W L i 's»%. t th A MK I ■ .;■*><: s •Jl N »<»; v -41*4'* I‘ S: *IB U(Wi \ nt J V -I »• I. riin'i er <t I * » Ml!*** 0# it i? I 0’ if ii J* t SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD APRIL 10, 2006 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTENMembers present: DANCE Boysen, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: Vlietstra. Others present: G Moffat (Planner), D. Middleton (TTES Chief), 7 media/public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as printed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from March 13 and 27, 2006 approved as amended. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling $9,636.85 approved on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). TREASURER’S REPORT Accepted report. COMMENT PUBLIC Comments from Tom Evans, can­ didate for Prosecutor of Barry County; Christine Hiar, Director of Green Gables; Jim French, Barry County Commissioner. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. Approved RZ #37, at the recom­ mendation of the Planning Commission, which will transfer parcel 08-140-21-017-10 from AR to RR (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). EMERGENCY SERVICES - D. Middleton presented with Chief’s badge. Update and discussion on activities within TTES. OLD/NEW BUSINESS f Appointed Rick Winans as one of the Township’s representatives on TAPRC on motion by Eavey and second by Kelley (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Agreed to hire Rhonda Fisk for weekly cleaning of the Township office, beginning imme­ diately, on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Set Township Board meetings as printed on the second Monday of each month for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 on motion by Boysen and second by Schad (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). Approved purchase of additional firewall/web blocking system as requested in Vlietstra’s memo of 04/10/2006, in the amount of $2,194, on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update on meetings of various committees. Adopted Thornapple Township Compensation Policy, dated April 07, 2006, on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - IMeeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06628930 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ‘•MT . SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 28, 2006 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the March 14, 2006 meeting be read for the •II public. The minutes of the March 14, 2006 meeting were present­ ed. President Myers requested the addition of the words “to be determined” under Old Business after the word check. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and support was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that the Special Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2006 be read for the public. Van Noord requested that the word "and” be changed to "per” at the end of the second paragraph and that the word “will” be changed to "with” at the end of the last paragraph. Van Noord made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and support was given by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. The agenda was presented by President Myers, who asked for an additional item under Reserved Time. Reyff made the motion to accept the agenda with the addition of the item and sup­ port was given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 06-08 Invest­ ment Amendment was present­ ed. Van Noord made a motion to accept the resolution as written and Pullen supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Lytle, Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord and Corson). Absent: None. Nays: None. Motion Passed. to Middleville Village CALEDONIA extends couple’s sewer hookup time I TOWNSHIP Nancy and James Cole received an extension of the time to hook up to the village sewer system following a presentation at the Village Council meeting April 11. The Coles Coles'’ property is at (he far north end of the village. Due to extenuating cir­ cumstances, the Coles were not able to contract for sewer hookup. The couple also explained that when they built their home on Arlington Qourt they been told it would not be possible for the village to extend the sewer to their property. However, with the Marketplace development, sewer did come to the area and the three-year time to hookup started. James, how­ ever, had open heart surgery during that time. Following some discus­ sion the council extended the time for the Coles to hook up to the system for 60 days to allow them to talk with other contractors to see if they can find a lower cost than $5,000. In other business last Tues(jay night, the council decided to table a request from Kay Stolsonburg to pur­ chase a right of way from the village. She did not attend a special meeting on this issue held at 6 p.m. April 11. Mayor Exchange will see officials from the Village of going Middleville to PawPaw on May 10, with PawPaw visiting May 17. Village Manager Ron Howell reported on work he has been doing on the prob­ lem of mold at the Hunter apartments. He will keep the council informed. The next Village Council meeting will be Tuesday, May 9, at the Village Hall. Support was given by Parker. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Van Noord made a motion that the Village of Middleville organize a Middleville Bridge Walk in cooperation with the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. Corson supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. SLC Meter Services, Inc. total quote for R900 radio trans­ mitters for the Village of Middleville meter system with installation and training was $105,592.00. Reyff made a motion to accept the quote and purchase the upgrade to the Village of Middleville meter sys­ tem at the cost of $105,592.00. Parker supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Four way stop at Sheridan and Fremont is recommended by the Public Works Committee. Lytle made a motion to make a four way stop at Sheridan and Fremont Streets. Reyff support­ ed that motion. Voice vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. The Farmers Market ven­ dors have recommended produce and craft seasonal, monthly and daily rates for the 2006 cal­ endar. Lytle made a motion to accept the DDA’s recommenda­ tion and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. The Public Works Committee recommends awardDan Valley the bid to ing Excavating at the cost of $263,000.00 for the Crane Road project. Corson made a motion to accept the recommendation and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 8:41 p.m. Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with support by Van Noord. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted; Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES .1'1) EETING NOTICE A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Ha u 2 50 IMaple Street, Hall, 250 Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA k 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA COMMENT 4. PUBLIC (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES) 5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the April 5, 2006 Meeting. Not B. Correspondence Requiring Board Action 1. Letter from resident regarding the possible repair of a portion of Cherry Valley Avenue. C. Approval to Pay Bills D. Treasurer’s Report E. Building Department Report F. F.O.I.A. Report G. Utilities Report I. Public Safety—Committee- 0 I ~i Q l'| 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE A. NONE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolution - Regarding renewal of public safety millage 10. NEW BUSINESS A. None II. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES) 13. ADJOURNMENT 06628901 III BOARD TOWNSHIP > II THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Please be advised the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees, on a vote of 6-Yes, 1-Absent, took action on Monday. April 10, 2006. to approve a petition to rezone land from Agricultural-Residential (AR) to Rural-Residential (RR). The subject parcel is located in Section 21. on the northwest comer of Bender and Green Lake Roads. Subject parcel is also known as parcel #08-14-021-017-10. This action is to take effect on the date of this publication. Donald E. Boysen, Township Supervisor Susan Vlietstra. Township Clerk Published: April 18, 2006 Effective Date: April 18, 2006 06628899 ATTENTION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT RESIDENTS The following synopsis of Ordinance #48 titled The Village of Freeport Parks, Sidewalks and Recreation Ordinance. Was adopted April 10, 2006 by the Village of Freeport Council. Ordinance #48 The Village of Freeport Parks, Sidewalks and Recreation Ordinance An Ordinance to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by establishing regulations relatingc to the operation, control and management of the village park, sidewalks and recreational areas owned by the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan; and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Sections of this Ordinance are as follows: Section 2: Definitions Section 1: Title Section 4: Municipal Civil Infraction Section 3: Enforcement Section 5: Hours of operation Section 6: Park Property Section 8: Vehicles Section 7: Sanitation Section 9: Prohibited Acts Section 10: Possession of Alcoholic Liquor in open container on street sidewalk or other public place prohibited: Penalty 90 days in jail. Section 11: Penalties and Sanctions This Ordinance will take effect immediately after the date of this notice. The entire Ordinance will be available to view at the Village Office or at the Freeport District Library. 06629016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Section 00100.1 WEST HIGH PRESSURE DISTRICT WATER STORAGE TANK The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for the West High Pressure District Water Storage Tank Project. Items of work include a new 250,000 gallon water tower in the southwest portion of the Village, con­ trols and instrumentation, existing booster pump mechanical and electrical control modifications, and all related work. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes April 10, 2006 Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 p.m. by President, Williamson. Present: Hahn, Mulvihill, Williamson, Erskine, Harrison & Ayers. Absent: Maviglia, Bierlein, Peabody. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Add 35 to New Consultants Business-Sierra quote for Mosquito control, motion to approve by Mulvihill, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried, Public Comment (Brief): none. Consent of Approval .. Agenda: Motion to approve by Mulvihill, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Written Correspondence: Engineers Report: Township Liaison Report: Survey and Phase I assessment are complete for 230 Maple St., closing should take place soon. Planning Commission: Committee Reports: 4th of July committee will be meeting soon. Village Manager’s Report: We will be doing Mayor Exchange Day with Quincy. Survey work on Main St. is com­ plete for the design work for next year’s project. President’s Report: Williamson will give State of the Old Business: New Business: 1. Arbor Day Proclamation was read, and a brief ceremony took place before the Council Meeting by the tree that was planted in conjunction with Arbor Day. 2. Farm Lease was approved for Wayne Rodgers. Motion by Erskine, supported by Mulvihill. All yeas, motion carried. 3. Farm Lease approved for Bill Neil. Motion by Hahn, sup­ ported by Erskine. All yeas, motion carried. 4. Budget amendments were approved as follows-101-1018030 for $4,028 (Digital record mgmt), 101-101-8030 for $3450 (Streetscape application), 101265-9711 for $50,800 (Main St. . 101-253-7020 for Design), $1,000 (Treasurer’s salary). Motion by Mulvihill, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. from 5. Quote Sierra Consultants to purchase VectoLex Mosquito Control was approved. Motion by Mulvihill, supported by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public comment: none. Council Comments: Reminder to VOTE MAY 2ND, Village Election will be in November, if anyone wants to run for a Trustee or President position they need to turn in their PETITIONS and AFFIDAVITS of Identity by MAY 16th. Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 p.m. - Motion by Mulvihill, sup­ ported by Hahn. Motion carried. Sealed proposals will be received by The Village of Middleville at the Village offices until 2:00 p.m. local time, Monday, May 1, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents may be obtained at the offices of: Williams & Works 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Tel: (616) 224-1500 A non-refundable payment of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. This fee includes shipping via UPS Ground. Contract Documents may also be examined at the offices of: I r n Builders Ex CNS Plan Room Builders Exchange of Kalamazoo Grand Rapids FW Dodge Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and any make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Village. ■X Village of Middleville BY ORDER OF: Ron M. Howell Manager_____ 06628501 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 •S �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006 Reading Month at TK features fun. food... and books 4 One of the high points of reading month at McFall is theme lunches. One of the most popular is “Wombat Stew” day. Here principal Bill Rich adds worms (gummy) and ants (raisins) to macaroni goulash. Students hear the story while they eat. The schools in the Thornapple Kellogg School district found many ways to encourage a love of reading during March. School superintendent Kevin Konarska was a “guest reader” in a the Thornapple Kellogg pre-school classroom during reading month. I< r. i,l Sin * Retired teacher Jan Geukes returned to McFall as a guest reader during reading month. — J iri V ■ merican iving nc. if ' AS * 5 AT COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE (76th & KRAFT) oy ^K- J * ~ *•V ■ Ki. s «*■ <5 .-TMl 5* 2 BRAND NEW HOMES - •5*^**”-6- A* * .£o£ - d! s-IJS -St* \ <<*'• -w M F F 16 X 80 3 BR, 2 Bath, with many extras ** SY I "s Reading month includes eating “Green Eggs and Ham” J ■ Lot Rent SPECIAL wW 1 A * i •w w w Af 1111 1 3 months 3 years at Ir j ■ >M > FREE K- k r ■- IT JE t 99 per mo H sc F co For further information call - CAROLE AXDORFF at 616-891-2225 ———————— • I -s -* ——- - At left: McFall Principal Bill Rich reads “Green Eggs and Ham" during lunch Q k �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 17 rj 5.' -X- FS 3^ k, i? * r E I 4 1 n Cm >1 >’ 1 < 1 • It was “Read a Hat” day during reading month at McFall. These first graders had a great time reading each other’s hats. 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Alr ; •i ►w 11 f* is f«S - ■ w tO, / * 4' •z V v ■-V X-'- 3 %^IZ* LV. KV <2-^ ri . v-7-• I A ■A * / t- ij ______ -•4fe2T:SS I u h • 1 '** -- •■jj I >J mIQk < V- 1 •c-T S - X Ji5 w f t 5* - sJS - Fl & ’ 4. I > A ■X ; Si-jt The 2006 Caledonia Lacrosse Association boys’ team. There hasn’t been an offi­ cial game played yet, but the already Caledonia Lacrosse Association (CLAX) looks like a success in its first season. The boys’ junior varsity team is made up of 32 young men ranging from ninth to 12th grade, while the girls scrimmage team has 24 play­ ers ranging from middle school through high school levels. CLAX President Mark Black said, “We can blend the different ages because we are a youth program in our first year of play. Given the overwhelming interest, we anticipate having a middle school program and high school junior varsity and var­ sity teams (in the future). We also hope that the schools Jl i'l i?V • b * n will continue their support and perhaps take over the program at the J.V. and var­ sity level.” In 2005, for the first time, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) hosted tourna­ ments in both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. The CLAX boys’ team will host its first contest on Thursday, against Forest Northern, Hills behind the Caledonia High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. 44 It has been a whirlwind since our first community meeting held at Caledonia High School,” said Black. “There has been overwhelm­ ing interest and support from the schools, parents and the community.” Lacrosse is the oldest sport and in the United States. The rules are differ­ ent for men and women. Men wear helmets, upper body and arm protection and are allowed contact using the lacrosse sticks (crosse) and body checks. By contrast, women play a more tradi­ tional game of Lacrosse where physical contact is not allowed. Lacrosse incorporates the running speed of soccer, the agility of basket­ ball and the finesse of hockey while attempting to throw, catch and score. ■lack said that “after the first few practices, players start to catch on and their skills develop quickly.” The CLAX is looking first and foremost to provide the Caledonia youth with a new in sporting opportunity FHE manages just one hit in two games against Trojans J J 1 I "I 114 / The Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team opened its post-spring break sched­ ule with a pair of victories over Forest Hills Eastern on Tuesday afternoon. They weren’t just wins. They were big wins. Forest Hills Eastern man­ aged just one hit in the two games. Ashley Lewis fired a nohitter in the second game, a 16-1 Trojan victory. The Trojan bats were hot too. Lewis and Ashley Ayers both had doubles for TK and Anna Enslen and Katie McCarty both blasted a triple. Meagan Bishop fired a one-hitter in the first game for TK, a 17-2 victory. Lewis and Enslen both had doubles for the Trojans, and Ayers, Bishop, and Sam Miller each had triples. The Trojans were at Otsego for a double header on Monday afternoon, and get back in action on Friday at Northview for another double header. Saturday, TK will be a part of the Hastings Invitational with the host Saxons, Delton Kellogg, and Lakewood. The Trojans will then head Mt. a •> ■F Jr ' which team spirit, sports­ manship and pride is key. “Every player will have an opportunity on the field and we look to have equal play­ ing time for everyone,” Black says. The CLAX board hopes for continued growth in com- munity support and is already looking to next year with great excitement. There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in helping to establish and grow lacrosse in the commu­ nity. Caledonia Lacrosse has a full game schedule this sea­ son, facing teams from Kentwood, Lowell, GR Catholic Central, Holland and Grand Haven. The girls team scrimmage game schedule will be announced later this month. Scot baseball wins Kenowa Hills Invite The Fighting Scot varsity baseball team went 3-1 last week, and came back to Caledonia Saturday with the first-place trophy after win­ ning both games at the Kenowa Hills Tournament. Caledonia opened the tournament Saturday with Rob Hamly firing from the mound for the win, in a 10-9 decision against the host Knights at Kenowa Hills. Matt Zylstra earned the victory for Caledonia in the second game, an 8-5 victory over Calvin Christian. Chad Burrows, Devin DeBoer, Dan Jennings, and Kirk Weiss had a big day with the bats for the Fighting Scots. Nolan Luyk came out of the bullpen to earn the save in both games for Caledonia. Thursday, the Scots suf­ fered a tough 8-3 loss to Grandville. Tuesday, the Fighting Scots scored a 6-0 win over Lowell. Hamly threw six innings for the shut-out victory. Caledonia was at Jenison on Monday. Wednesday the Scots will be at Northview, then Saturday play host to a double header with Traverse City West. Caledonia opens the O-K Gold Conference season next Monday, April 24, at home against South Christian. Athlete of the week Thornapple Kellogg Girls’ Track & Field -i 1 ■ **• Thornapple Kellogg senior Jessica Flaska won both the 100-meter high hurdles and the long jump during Thursday afternoon's O-K Gold Confernece opener against Caledonia. She followed that up by winning both events, and the 300-meter low hurdles on Saturday at the The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi 1-800-443-5253 Agency 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 06628823 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL auro body Thornapple Kellogg pitcher Ashley Lewis tosses towards the plate in the final inning of her no-hitter against Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday afternoon at TKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) back to Hastings next Monday for the first of 12 * games against O-K Gold Conference competition. we meet by accident. your full service auto body repair shop. I I 'P The 2006 Caledonia Lacrosse Association girls’ team. AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC 1 « HI 7_~-~T Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTI9N-AU & reach over 11,000 area homes! HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06623956 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. April 18, 2006 •Il Championship contenders win in 0-K Gold opener I 7 $ * fa ■’ip J**: $ Caledonia senior Thomas Spitzley floats over the bar in the high jump Thursday afternoon. Spitzley led a Scot sweep of the event, finishing the day by clearing 6 feet 3 inches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer F- ■I'i Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg girls and Caledonia boys took what they hope will be the first steps toward a cham­ pionship spring in the O-K JGold Conference in Middleville on Thursday r afternoon. Caledonia’s varsity boys track and field team scored a 93-44 victory over the host Trojans, and the TK ladies topped the Caledonia girls Sr’ 79-58. “Everybody performed I just about like we thought they would,” said Caledonia coach boys' Kevin Remenap. Both teams won six races on the track. Remenap’s boys won 11 of the 17 S£r events, including all five field events. They had me worried for a while,” said Remenap. “Our field events are so •< J* r4^' strong, it gives us a boost •Z •* you don't see out on the track when you're keeping times.” The field events were a Caledonia’s Kendra Ross (left) tries to stick with the huge boost for the Scot boys. Trojan’s Rebecca Winchester in the 3200-meter run With the top three in each Thursday afternoon during the O-K Gold Conference event scoring points for the opener. Winchester was able to hold her lead, finishing team, TK managed just one just over a second ahead of Ross in the race. (Photo by second place finish and one Brett Bremer) third combined in the discus, St 1^ nW I* . -- 4 44 • — Are You Ready for Spring? Carpets or Furniture need cleaning? i Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! *• ! Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and ailergy suffers Dries in 1-2 hours! 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The Scots swept the high jump with Adam Follett taking second and Jake Taylor third. Mike Gless won the pole vault for Caledonia by clearing 11-6. Remenap didn’t have much to worry about until things started on the track. The Scots won the first event, the 3200-meter relay, with Brian Wilder, Joel Green, Mike Schmidtke, and Alex TenElshof crossing the finish line in 9 minutes 6.53 seconds, but TK took the next four events. Mike Rhoby won the 110meter hurdles for the Trojans in 15.52 seconds, Ben Ybema took the 100-meter dash in 11.66, the 800-meter relay team of Troy Rock, Rhoby, Mike Vanspronsen, and Ybema won in 1:36.47, and Keith Winchester took the 1600-meter run in 4:57.42. The Scots secured the win by taking the next five races, including a sweep of the 800 Wilder, by Brandon Postema, and Schmidtke. Wilder won that race in 2:10.32. Andrew Schaibly, Jake Taylor, Josh Echlinaw, and David Villerot teamed up to win the 400-meter relay for the Scots in 45.86. Tom Fifer won the 400 in 54.01, Steve Veltin the 300- Sa i Tri s life id Wai n ■ ‘asiax : SU, tt -I« T to i I'ttWs ’ i llw ai Thornapple Kellogg’s Ben Ybema (left) and Caledonia’s David Villerot close in on the finish line in the 200-meter dash Thursday night at TKHS. Villerot edged Ybema by a tenth of a second to win the race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meter intermediate hurdles in 41.67, and Villerot edged Ybema at the line to win the 200 in 24.04. To end the evening, Winchester won the 3200 in 10:38.38, and the Trojan 1600-meter relay team of Rhoby, Jorge Lopez, Travis Dykstra, and Rock won in 3:41.41. The Caledonia boys will be helped out in future Gold races by the return of dis­ tance runners Justin Kucharczyk and __J Luke Taylor, a pair of state cross country qualifiers who sat out the meet. The Trojan girls will be even better in the future than they were Thursday, when sprinter/middle distance run­ ner Chaney Robinson returns to the track. She missed Thursday's meet with a sore ankle. TK varsity girls' coach Tammy Benjamin expects the Scots to be better later in the season too. She told the Caledonia coaches after the meet that she was happy to see the Scots on the schedule so early, because of the improvement their teams annually make over the Continued next page >1151 -tad tad. >11. s I A �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18, 2006/ Page 21 Caledonia tennis tops TK in springs' first Gold contest ■WW| 1 I t I *3 • w• 4*% T I I t Thornapple Kellogg scored its first points of the 2006 varsity boys' tennis season Thursday against Caledonia, but the Fighting Scots topped the Trojans in Middleville 6-2. The Trojans took the top spot, but Caledonia won six of the remaining seven matches led by Jason Wiegand's 6-0, 6-0 victory over Andrew Meads at sec­ ond singles. Brad Ahrens topped the Trojans’ Cory Jewett 6-3, 76(5) at third singles, and Caledonia got a win from Justin Koning at fourth sin­ gles over Ross Barrett 5-7, 62, 6-0. Corey Humphrey earned the Trojans’ only singles vic­ tory, taking the first singles match 6-3, 6-2 against the Fighting Scots’ Brad Gates. Mitch Kruizenga and Zach Chapin scored the victory for Caledonia at first doubles, 63, 6-3, over TK's Jordan Smith and Darrell Smith. At second doubles, Caledonia's Scott Cargill and Eric VanAuken topped Mike Texter and Zack Smith 6-4, 6-3. Caledonia also won the fourth doubles flight, with Jamie McCarty and Scott Pell topping Nate Otto and Blake Berkimer 6-0, 6-4. TK's other point came from the third doubles team of Kyle Selleck and Ryan who topped McMahon, 1 ■ r Lil wl * - .• 4- LA• o ■ i- if* • ff dW;, 5 ■yr ■ 4'4^^ - left: Thornapple At junior Corey Kellogg Humphrey winds up for a serve in the first set of his two-set victory over Caledonia’s Brad Gates at first singles Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Jason DeMeuse and Ricky Roosin 6-3, 6-3. The Trojans had been defeated 8-0 in their first two outings of the season, at Lowell April 11, and against Wyoming Park March 28 before spring break. The O-K Gold Conference opener against the Trojans' was the first outdoor contest for the Fighting Scots, who Were rained out at East were on Rapids Grand Wednesday. The Scots came out on top in three flights Saturday dur­ ing their own Dobber Wenger Invitational. Wiegand won the second singles flight, Koning won at fourth singles, and Chapin and Kruizenga took top hon­ ors at first doubles. Caledonia was second in the four-team tournament, behind Byron Center. The Bulldogs won four flights to rack up 18 team points. The Scots finished with 16, ahead of Hudsonville (13) and Fruitport (1). it v- - XL3: 4^ $ : < i J i * REGRIP Save Your Swing f Ken Norris (616) 891-6123 Free Pickup and Delivery £ 6658 Fence Row Ct. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 I o v- * Caledonia’s Jason Wiegand fires a forehand back at Thornapple Kellogg’s Andrew Meads in his 6-0, 6-0 vic­ tory at second singles Thursday afternoon, which helped the Fighting Scots to a 6-2 win over the Trojans in their O-K Gold Conference opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) KZ, > 7 er I* Rosenberg also edged course of the season. “You’re going to get Gustafson to win the 200meter dash in 27.53. The tougher,” she told them. The Trojan girls won 12 of Trojans only other victory 17 events, including nine on was Erica Peschel's 34-7 throw in the shot put. the track. Leslie Curtis and Kayla Rebecca Winchester and Kersta Gustafson each won Wilson were both part of two victories for the Scot girls, three individual events for Curtis won the discus with a TK. Winchester took the 1600 throw of 111-8 and the high jump by clearing 5'. Wilson 5:33.97, the 800 in in won the 300-meter low hur­ 2:32.79, and the 3200 in 11:57.09. Flaska won the dles in 49.89, and teamed with Cari Butcher, Andrea 100-meter hurdles in 16.31 seconds. Gustafson took won Schedlbauer, and Kendal the pole vault by clearing 8- Grant to take the 1600-meter 6, and won the 100-meter relay in 4:23.82. Caledonia also won the dash in 13.44 and 400 in relay 3200-meter relav in 1:02.07. 10:36.77. Jessica Flaska was also a Caledonia's boys and girls part of three Trojan victories. She won the 100-meter hur­ both won titles Saturday at dles in 16.31 seconds, the the Wayland Invitational. long jump at 15-8.75, and The Scot boys edged out rivals Hamilton, helped TK to victory in the Gold 400-meter relay. In the 400 Wayland, and Byron Center championship, the relay, Flaska teamed with for Nicole Raymond, Ashley Caledonia finished with 136.5 points, followed by VanderMeer, and Danielle w ith Hamilton with 109.5. Rosenberg to win in 52.78. Rayrriond, Rosenberg, and Fremont was third, followed VanderMeer added team­ by Wayland and Byron mate Emma Ordway to make Center in the ten-team meet. The Scot boys won five a foursome and win the 800events, with Echtinaw taking meter relay in 1:51.25. ( »A * ? El * U' —*■ * - • ' ^s' **-* • ■ ■* '4^ **—* 4 J - * *-r. ,2^ r . ■ ■ ------------ - TK’s Kyle Selleck chase down a bouncing ball in front of the net during the second set of his third doubles vic­ tory, with teammate Ryan McMahon, Thursday afternoon against the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Fighting Scots were at Northview on Monday, and will be back in action in the O-K Gold when they host South Christian Tuesday. Thursday, the Scots will visit Hastings and then they head to Vicksburg for an invita­ tional on Saturday. The Trojans will be at Hamilton on Tuesday, then play host to Byron Center this Thursday. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads Continued from previous page 1 ♦* - both the shot put (50-2.5) and the discus (137-2.5). Kucharczyk took the 1600 in 4:41.5, and Caledonia also won the 400-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay. Caledonia's girls piled up 170 points to top secondplace Kenowa Hills which finished with 107. Curtis had the Scots' two individual victories, taking the long jump (15-8.5) and high jump (5-2). Caledonia also won the 3200-meter relay in 10:21.20. The Trojan girls dominat­ ed the Lakewood Invitational Saturday, scoring nine first place finishes and ending up 87.5 points ahead of secondplace Lake wood. Flaska won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.28, the 300-meter low hurdles in 52.51, and the long jump at 15-1. Rebecca Winchester won the 3200 in 12:47.73, the 800 in 2:28.76, and the 1600 in 5:33.84. Gustafson and Peschel earned TK’s other individual victories. Gustafson was first in the pole vault by clearing 9’ and Peschel took the shot put with a throw of 35-10.5. TK's girls also won the in relay 3200-meter 10:48.36. The Trojan boys were fourth behind Marshall, and Lakewood, Perry Saturday at Lakewood. TK’s boys won three events. Rock won the 400 in 52.91 sec­ onds. Rhoby the 300-meter hurdles in 43.07 seconds, and Keith Winchester the 3200 in 10:40.4. r -r$ s —— ** :■ (tf • r il -W ** *' -Xi Your One Stop Water Store ** AAA Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters |Z Drinking Water Systems 30 Years Experience Servicing All Makes & Models PURIFIED DRINKING DURACUBE SALT sES»sa | DURACUBE •w •• 50-Lbs. 95 WATER «■ B 1 5-Gallons $ 75 IIBMPRS Only Only Best Price, Quality, Service /a\ "— A WATER CONDITIONING ■ »—1 - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) CO (616) 891-0303 cm m CM § �Page 22/The Sun and News. M>ddlevilie April 18 2006 Scots top Trojans, but TK bounces back at invite I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia may have final­ ly figured out the turf in Bob White Stadium at Thornapple Kellogg High School last Wednesday, and it helped the Fighting Scot varsity girls’ soccer team to a 4-0 victory in the O-K Gold Conference opener with the Trojans. The Scots came out on fire in the second half, scoring three goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half after taking a 1-0 lead into the break. Brandi Victory had assists on the first two Caledonia goals of the second half and scored the third to lead the offensive attack. “We've struggled on turf in the past by hitting too many balls into space and having to chase or having them go out of bounds or to defenders,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter. “We tried to make more passes to feet.” Caledonia used its con­ trolled passing game to lake command of the game mid­ way through the first half. Jenna Bigger battled for a loose ball on a free kick by Morgan Warner in front of the Trojan net, and knocked it into the goal for the Scots’ first score with 20:51 left in the first half. Less than two minutes into the second half. Victory chased down a long pass and centered it to teammate Kelly Cavanaugh who fired a shot off the fingertips of Trojan keeper Robbi Blain to make it 2-0. r $ A r/I z'/tl P it tai > i Thornapple Kellogg’s Heidi VanderHeide (right) and Caledonia’s Lindsey W cock battle for possession of a loose ball near midfield»• in the first half of the Fighting Scots’ 4-0 victory at TKHS Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Only two minutes had passed when Victory found Warner in the middle of the field and she blasted a shot that put her team up 3-0. Victory's goal came with 25:10 left to play. Lindsay Marks found Victory above the Trojan goal box, and when the TK defense took her right foot away Victory spun and hit a left-footed shot that curled away from Blain into the lower right­ hand corner of the goal. Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06624090 I think we gave a great effort tonight,” said Sanxter. “We’ve been a little up and down with our quality of play this year, so it was good for us to play a full 80 min­ utes.” Caledonia is 3-1 overall, and now 1 -0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans had a number of chances both in the first half, on a couple of break­ aways and a handful of cor­ ner kicks, and in the second half but were unable to capi­ talize. Kaitlin Oberlin, Shannon Lenartz, and Chelsea Denton played some solid defense to help out net-minder Taryn Parker who earned the shut­ out for the Scots. “We'll enjoy this one on the bus and then we have to get back to work on it,” said Sanxter after the game. His Scots hosted South Christian on Monday night. BODYSHOP • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refmish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • • • • • 100% Guarantee On Repairs Frame Repairs Glass Repair Spray On Bedliners Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 “Wc meet hx accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com GJ and will be back in action on Wednesday when they visit Hastings. TK has already bounced back from the lough loss. The Trojans won their sec­ ond annual TK Invitational, by topping Grand Rapids Catholic Central in a shoot­ out in the championship game. Both teams missed goals by inches during regulation, and the first 80 minutes ended with a 0-0 tie. With less than five min­ utes left in the game, TK was called with an infraction in the penalty box. Catholic Central was awarded a penalty kick, the shot was off, and hit the goal post. Trojan freshman Molly Willson had a quick reaction and cleared the ball. In the shoot-out TK's penally kickers Ashleigh Lund, Ellen Phillips, Vai VanBemden, and Chelsey Strumberger all made their shots, and Blain made a great save which secured the vic­ tory. After Wednesday’s shut­ out Trojan head coach Katie Langridge was happy to see the young TK offense of Molly Wilson, Sammy Hauschild, Courtney Smith, Ashley Jachim, Celia Salmon, and Brittany Giguere showing signs of gelling with the veterans of the team. “I am so proud of these girls,” said Langridge. “We are young and there is so much for them to learn in so little time. In the course of few days they have greatly improved. They are stepping up to the higher level of intensity and are starting to really understand the concepts of the game.” The Trojans defeated Cedar Springs in the opener Saturday, 3-1. TK jumped out to a quick start, Lund intercepted a pass from a defender and launched a 25-yard shot over in second half of Wednesday night 0-K Gold Conference opener at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the outstretched hands of the Cedar Springs' goalie just 40 seconds into the contest. Barely two minutes later junior Vai defender VanBemden sent a long ball to forward Smith who passed it to Strumberger who drib­ bled down the sideline. A Cedar Springs defender gained possession of the ball, but an attacking Strumberger created enough pressure for the defender to send a bad pass and Lund again intercepted the ball and fired a shot past the goalie to find the back of the net again. At the 16 minute mark. Cedar Springs closed the gap | by sending a long ball over the heads of the TK defense, and put it in the net. The second half was intense with Trojan defend­ Jessica ers Johnson, VanBemden, Sam Reeder and Phillips doing an excel­ lent job of keeping Cedar Springs at bay. Junior Melissa Piets came into the game with great intensity which helped keep the girls fired. The Trojans started a busy week by traveling to Hamilton on Monday. The Trojans host Byron Center in another O-K Gold contest Wednesday, then head to Lowell on Friday. I>«‘ I#' 4 L $ II® Lt** airiw II. rfeufr iimin iSw. ll 6004 McKibbln Rd. Stewart Lake, Delton Private Sportsman’s Paradise. i Quiet 50 acre lake, just souths ’/ & east of Gun Lake. 2400 -JMj • ■ sq.ft., 3 stall garage, 2 bath. 2 bedroom, kitchen & bar, den, family room, dock, lg*>—-7 ’• storage bam, cottage or year around, gas fireplace, unique design! Double decks. Fantastic views! ? $269,900 IKInil IJIu I fl/ Photos & info: www.iamsamyers@aol.com Call Sally/Agent/Owner @ 616-291-2025 I 7<* Meyerink Trenching & Septic Service 8822 Hanna Lake, Caledonia, MI 49316 Complete septic system installation service, repair and pumping. i Also hauling and small excavating jobsT 0 LISCENSED AND INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Family owned for 40+ years Gordon Meyerink-owner Ph: 616 698-6202 • 269-795-4898 Fax: 616-698-6209 • 269-795-3819 8 1 �w .1 •II Page 23 The Sun and News, Middleville, April 18t 2006/ Garage Sale For Rent TK and Scots behind Hamilton at jamboree Hamilton’s varsity girls’ Sara Leatherman added a 45, golf team felt right at home Carolyn Schaner 48, and on its first day in the O-K Brittany Givens 60. Gold Conference. Thomapple Kellogg was The Hawkeyes hosted the led by Caitlin Chamberlin's I first league jamboree of the 44. Heather Hawkins shot a I season on Thursday, and 47, and Rachel Harris and edged out Thornapple Macy Chamberlin each shot Kellogg and Caledonia for 51. Hamilton's Cassie Sneller the top spot by firing a 192 at . and Wayland's Jessica Dewit Diamond Springs. The Trojans and Fighting each shot 42 to lead their Scots both finished the day at teams. The Gold will get together I 193, and the Trojans won the tie-breaker to earn second twice this week, at Hastings place. South Christian was County Club on Tuesday and fourth at 198, followed by then at Broadmoor in Wayland 217 and Hastings Caledonia on Friday afternoon. 226. Caledonia will take on I Caledonia freshman Britni Kenowa Hills Thursday, Gregory fired the day’s best score, a 40 to lead the while the Trojans host Fighting Scots. Teammate Lowell at Yankee Springs. 3 APARTMENT-LARGE BEDROOM: 1 1/2 baths, Lovely woods/lake. 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(616)893-5403 Caledonia softball tops | i Lowell in nine innings 4 YU r. ? file' 4 „ ~ Bi SSI* •nwijnl 8 it’nata '' 6 < I ■mu ta s i r ixisi siiM 11 U • h Wfritsi 1R jfiH Mlty- illlltliW flllllllllW i r I 94 •J I £ I For eight innings the Fighting Scots and Red Arrows battled to a 0-0 tie, until the Fighting Scots final­ ly broke through in the ninth and earned a 1-0 win at Lowell. Sarah VanVelsen had a one-out double to the fence that scored Holly Denton in the top of the ninth to break the scoreless tie. Nicole Cook picked up the shut-out, striking out six and walking just one. Alex Packer helped the Scots stay in the game with her defensive effort, making a pair of game saving catches in center field. The Scots were 3-0 head­ ing into the Cedar Springs Invitational Saturday, but I saw some of their luck run out as they went 1-2 on the day. Caledonia opened play I with a 13-3 win over Hopkins, but then fell to the host Red Hawks 9-6 and to Big Rapids 7-1. Caledonia will play host to Grand Rapids Northview this Wednesday, and Thursday will host a double header against Kalamazoo Central. Saturday, the Fighting Scots will host their own Fighting Scot Invitational. Next Monday, the O-K I Gold Conference season | Real Estate Business Services Automotive CHEVY ASTRO VAN: 152K AWD, air, cruise, miles, runs good, $2,200. Call (269)795-7099. '95 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER: black 4x4, loaded, power tinted windows & locks, sunroof, 132K miles, needs some body work but runs reat, $5,500. Call after 6pm, great, $: (269)795 -8953. KENTWOOD - $400 moves you in. 1 bdrm, apartment. Carport w/storage. Laundry facilities on site. $480/month. In The Pines Apartments. 866-409-9838. www.wmpmonline.com MIDDLEVILLE: 10 Market St. home for rent, 3 bed­ rooms, 1.5 baths, full base­ ment, big lawn, corner lot, $700/mo. ($1,400 to move in - covers 1st month's rent & deposit). Call 248-701-5789. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Robert T. 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"* «■ r A •’ • I* i A •. k *• /* ‘ S <A .• ■ -t&r. ■ .V ■ •J V ‘Y’-a’fS: SK--J« f I fl - t. * I > - -■ A_• * t / •4- J •- •At 1 -Z ' - -'■ • •• I | »/• * HZ *» 9 :■■ i -• ■ i r r / • -• I I �■ -- I ■USTTIGS PUBLIC LIBRAM CISCHWCMSI •» Hastings Public Library S*4 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 •• > 3 A — I — t*3 :o / / >/ * fl 1 X ,1 t — I wV Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 17/April 25, 2006 r .oM 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Caledonia school candidate I Voters asked to renew forum ends with controversy non-homestead millage ot by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Pat Johnson's attack on incumbent Ken Yonker pro­ vided the only real fireworks at the Caledonia school board candidate forum Monday evening, April 17. About 60 people showed up at the forum in the high school Fine Arts Center to hear comments by six candi­ dates vying for the two seats. The candidates arc Johnson, Yonker, Walt Fish, Brad Walbridge, Bernie Nagel and Randy Wilcox. The election will be held Tuesday, May 2, with polls being opened from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The first precinct ir/l imuTni j bobiv bir.od gbnoM indA 1 IB qu looriaz D'J l£Ofl y MAb £'j orfl oinoY ndtoW yixwfl ofTI sIum/T gnied 8 hJnu will vote at the Caledonia Township Hall, the second precinct at the Alaska Baptist Church, the third precinct at Kettle Lake Elementary, and the fourth precinct at Whitneyville Bible Church. The election may be con­ sidered a referendum on the school board’s handling of former Superintendent Wes VanDcnburg’s alleged mis­ use of a credit card. Johnson, •J Wilcox, Walbridge and Nagel all are regarded as hostile to VanDenburg, now on unpaid administrative leave while he faces criminal charges. Fish and Yonker have insisted the former superintendent has deserved by Kelly Lloyd a fair hearing like anyone Staff Writer else before he is condemned. During next Tuesday's During her closing state­ (May 2) school board election ment at the candidates' in Caledonia, voters also will forum, Johnson agreed that be asked to support the fiveall six candidates have pas­ year renewal for the non ­ sion for the children, have homestead millage. volunteered in the communi­ Community Caledonia ty, and have professional Schools’ Interim skills to bring to the table. Superintendent Jerry Phillips However, she added, "I don't said the renewal does not start things I can't finish. I affect most homeowners, but hoped one question that will allow the school district to would come up tonight is to continue levying 18 mills on differentiate the candidates businesses, industrial, second and the challenge we had homes and vacant non-agriculwith our previous superin­ tural farm land. tendent. I think it would be Phillips said. "In 1994. the remissive if I don’t share voters of Michigan passed a See forum, page 31constitutionalI amendment M-37 improvements OK’d for Caledonia ▼ VI I An agreement between legislative Republicans and Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office has been reached on a road improvement project in Caledonia. State Rep. Glenn Steil Jr. (R-Cascade) said the agree­ ment is good news for Caledonia and West Michigan because infra­ structure is important to jobs and economic devel­ opment in the region. “Between traffic conges­ tion and safety issues, improving M-37 has been a needed step for a long time," said Steil, R- rijpl I voD jft h > ma Dm inom lOkD I rtolM JUIP Hoj omqo noil rnqmi atom .omu Cascade Township. “The reinstatement of this project will help pave the way for economic growth as people get around to where they work, live and pay their taxes.” The agreement will pro­ vide $80,000 to construct a turning lane through the length of the M-37 corridor and install traffic lights where M-37 intersects Glengarry Drive and 100th Street as recommended in the Department of Transportation's corridor traffic study. “Today's announcement is about driving job ere •fl ation in Michigan and paving the way for growth all across our state," said. “From Granholm going anywhere and doing anything to attract jobs to Michigan, to investing in the infrastructure that sup­ ports commerce, we have a targeted economic road map, and it's moving Michigan in the right direc­ tion.” “This may seem like a small project overall, but the benefits for motorists and area residents from a safety improvement like this are tremendous," said Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming. The projects include con­ safety relief. gestion public improvements, transportation initiatives and recreational facilities. As part of the deal, several other road projects through­ out the slate were included that had either been previ­ ously eliminated or vetoed in last year's transportation appropriations bill. The State Legislature will implement the legisla­ tion needed for these proj­ ects in the next few weeks. (Proposal A) to drastically reduce property taxes and shift the responsibility of funding schools to the state. Included in this amendment is the renewable 18-mill levy." Under Proposal A, the state pays the majority of the cost for local school with state aid payments based on student population, but to receive full funding, schools must levy 18 mills on non-homestead prop­ erty in their districts. The state requires the school district to renew the millage every five years. If the renewal does not pass, the homeowners will not save money and the Caledonia school district will lose $10 million of its $30 million dol­ lar budget. •• Bob Lillie said. A nonrenewal of the operating mill­ age for non-homestead/non qualified agricultural property would be catastrophic. Our community has to understand that if the district loses onethird of its operating revenue, athletics, art. music, trans­ portation and most important of all. academics will be dra­ matically affected." Phillips concluded, ’ll is important to remember that the renewal is not an increase. The renewal will only main­ tain the funds (hat the school already receives from the State of Michigan." Incumbents unopposed in TK school board vote Kim Selleck David Smith Kim Selleck and David an exciting time for the dis­ Smith arc both running unop­ trict. 1 am happy to have been posed in the May 2 election part of the effort to keep the for two open seats on the district a quality one, even in that might obstruct vision Thornapple Kellogg Board difficult economic times." Absentee ballots will be and road right of ways, of Education this year. Selleck says, "I look for- available at all the voting intersections. including Signs also are not allowed ward to continuing to work precincts on Saturday, April on state highways such as with the administration to 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. M-37, except on private keep the quality of the educa- Those who will be absent property. tion high in this district. It from the community on May The signs must be 38 feet has been very rewarding to 2, are physically unable to from the center of the road work with parents, teachers attend the polls, or whose in the areas allowed. and students over the last 12 religion does not allow atten­ dance on election day or who Road years.” Kent County Smith says, "I want to con- are 60 years old or older are Commission employee Jeff Best said the first week tinue to work to keep the eligible for an absentee bal­ signs started popping up in standards in TK high. This is lot. Caledonia Township, the Road Commission picked up nearly five dozen illegal­ ly placed signs, mainly from one candidate. After county employees pick up the • Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission signs, they are held in Grand workshop focuses on farm issue Rapids for a limited time. The “offending” andidates • Vermeulen PMR, rezoning requests may pick up their signs for a tabled cost of $5 each. Township Caledonia • Scot football to be honored as one ordinances allow for signs of best in West Mich. to be placed 33 feet from the • Scot varsity softball starts Gold center of the road. Election season with 9 wins under their belts signs are not allowed on local ordinances exist to handle political signs NJ by Kelly Lloyd I Staff Writer Driving around Caledonia, one can't help but notice the many political signs advertising candidates for the Tuesday. May 2, oard Caledonia Board of Education election. Registered voters will be livhCl notohk) jiIimi luri Lu; cogia orll io I loinbk) BlAQUbH » asked to elect two of six candidates vying for two seats on the school board, and the customary means for candidates putting their names in front of the public is through yard signs. Though many people see the signs, few actually may realize the ordinances their legal placement. Safety and ability to mow along the roads are two of the biggest reasons for sign ordinances. In Kent County, election signs may be placed on pri­ vate property and limited county property, but they may not be placed in areas ** • In This Issue * Schoo] jishforsc I http: *** _ Driving oround the Celedonis Township, no one can miss the vast number of signs along the road. Some residents allow all of the candidates to place signs in their intvnO di gnole 2blBY yards. * See signs, page 2 I I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 •II _ Caledonia Twp. wins one suit, learns about another R0A0 CLOSED' A r i r Loti J ’~*i"**3 1 nr»j 1 * 4 i p* L 11 I ■ T. ■ ■ Z■ * • ■ Wff F2 •A* * v w* • j- - A KBfe _ * £ J**•>. J I- 2 ~ x- 'i—7 r Crane Road construction continues Reconstruction of Crane Road continues. Parents of students in the TAPRC softball program are reminded to drive carefully through the construction area. Work on the road should be completed by Memorial Day. Signs, continued from page 1 utility posts either. According to Caledonia Township Zoning Administrator Edward Rusticus, the county picks up most of the illegal signs, and he doesn't usually have to become involved. Though not regulated by the township or county, election signs should not be placed on non-profit proper- ty, such as churches. Requirements for the non­ profit organizations include not supporting political can­ didates and the placement of the signs may cause the organization to lose their non-profit status. The county allows signs to be placed 30 days prior to the election, but they must be picked up by 30 days Buying or Selling a a a after the election. Caledonia Township allows signs to be placed 90 days prior to the election and must be picked up seven days after the vote. Caledonia Township Supervisor Brian Harrison said, "The quantity of signs doesn't insure political sup­ port. It is better to have signs in yards of supporters." We’ve Got You Covered All Our Homes Come with a Warranty! 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Call Dave Pratt. 7 707 S. Main Street • Wayland SSt1 g 269-792-SELL For more photos & details visit us at: www.kovalproperties.com Staff Writer Though Caledonia Township has prevailed in the Shagbark Condominium lawsuit, Supervisor Bryan Harrison announced Wedneday night the town­ ship now is being sued by Kentwood Excavating. Harrison quipped. "For six or seven hours we were free of lawsuits." Shagbark developer Lee Van Popering had sued the township after a receiver was appointed to find another developer and to negotiate a resolution of the problems with wells, septic systems and flooding, problems left in limbo by Van Popering’s bankruptcy. Appointment of the receiver was ruled not an unconstitutional taking of private property. But Kentwood Excavating, represented by Gary Schwenk, filed suit last week in Kent County Circuit Court. Kentwood Excavating has been seeking a permitted mineral removal permit for property it owns at 6500 Butterick Ave. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application and the Township Board denied the request. The principal reason for denial was the township ordinance requirement that no mining be done within 500 feet of residences. The company's property sits in the middle of a subdivision. There was strong opposition from residents concerned about safety, air pollution, noise and hours of operation. Harrison also recounted recent conversations with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). It seems the DEQ sent him a letter about a year ago saying that the township did not have a permit for its storm water discharge sys­ tem. He said. "We don't have a storm water discharge sys­ tem, so I put it aside. I get a phone call telling me the DEQ says we need a Phase II Storm Water Permit at a $1,000 a year. 1 explain we don't have a system." He continued, "According to the DEQ, that doesn't mat­ ter. We are in an urbanized area, so we need a permit. I ask, ‘How can we be urban­ ized?' It seems we are in a standard metropolitan statis­ tical area with Cascade on the Thornapple River; thus we are urbanized." "I asked, ‘What happens if we don't get the permit?’ The answer — the fine the first year is $25,000. So we may have to pay for a permit we don't need," he ended. David Zylstra, township manager and planner, contributed, The Michigan Township Association is starting a class-action suit over the issue." Harrison also reported on an attempt by AT&T to get legislation at the state level to do away with franchise fees for cable. He noted that companies entering the cable port the millage." Walter Bujak, trustee, also commented, "Renewal is an excellent opportunity to pro­ V: vide increased fire protec­ tion. I urge you to support the millage." Harrison added, "1 had a call from someone who received a refund on their homeowners' insurance. ..iw Ric Snoeyink, trustee, contributed, "The Public Safety Advisory Committee is working to get additional firefighters. It will happen if the millage passes." The resolution passed unanimously on a roll call vote. In other business, an amendment to the purchase agreement between the township and the Village of Caledonia for the sale of 230 Maple St. to the village was needed to remove extraneous materials found in the base­ ment of the building. Brian Bennett, fire chief, has arranged for the cleanout; the cost is not yet known. Larry I Mt” Stauffer moved to amend the top" agreement to include the cleanout; Bujak supported, and the motion passed unan­ Id imously. The last formal action IjSRSSStaken before the board went into executive session was the appointment of Nick Unger to the board of the S' Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. The appointi ment was approved unani­ a®’, a 1 w i mously. The board went into execMK utive session at 7:27 p.m. and returned at 8:42 p.m. ill Harrison moved that Zylstra J Will I™ proceed as directed regard­ fM ing the sale of Alaska Hall to i IBM Little Lambs, Inc, namely the provision of a survey. The motion was approved unanimously. Bujak, because i he is a member of the board JIKE of Little Lambs, had asked ] earlier to be recused. Harrison then moved to W'!2 have Zylstra proceed with legal counsel as directed by Jills ■■ the board in the executive 3^2 session in the matter of Kentwood Excavating. The motion was approved unani­ mously. I % II I ■ 4 1 > • i’ll’ Jill u- z 1 1 Isu 0? CM .4 .00 Jyj (I , - •I * i j ? Fl 1 I •u ii M & W 9-6 Th & F 9-8 S10-1 Assistance ■F' with All Types of Financing, MLS. tuHinmim ■imiwwbi 3 O) market also were supporting such legislation at the federal level. AT&T is arguing that since it is required to share its lines with other providers of phone and Internet serv­ ice, it should not have to pay local franchise fees. Its objective appears to be the elimination of franchise fees. AT&T also would like to be able to choose its service areas and not have to serve every' street or neighborhood in an area. Elimination of franchise fees would seriously affect provision of local public access channels such as Channel 22 in Caledonia. The Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, which runs Channel 22, is funded through approximately $46,000 in franchise fees paid to the township by Charter Communications. Under current federal law, cable companies are required to negotiate agreements with communities and must also serve anyone in the commu­ nity who wishes to subscribe to the service — they cannot pick and choose their cus­ tomers within a service area, based on the cost of provid­ ing the service. In that respect they are required to behave economically more like the traditional pattern of regulated utilities before deregulation occurred. In another matter, the board adopted a resolution to place the public safety millage on the Aug. 8 primary election ballot. The millage renewal is for six years (2007 through 2012) at 1.5 mills; the millage rate would raise $746,179 in the first year it is levied. The new rate of 1.5 mills per thousand of taxable valuation represents a reduction of half a mill from the 2.0 mills enacted in 2000. Due to Headlee Amendment rollbacks, the full 2.0 mills has not been levied in recent years; in fact, the levy for 2006 is 1.87 mills. Don Koopmans, trustee, said, "We get a lot for our money. One area where we've done a good job. 1 encourage residents to sup- by Fran Faverman “* Jr e /(dmintefratioe Sarah Wolf Kitty Young 5 years 3 years Relocation Toll-Free: 1-800-528-2460, Ext. 5511 "A z o a IM u e1 OUftFULL ICE SALON 1 ■ w 1 Elite Cwwk '■uperb Style �1 X- - -- - The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006/ Page 3 •II TTES millage request ballot also on May Forum, continued from page 1 & & &K 1 il 10 * tJ1’ u ’ I V>!l ^1 V 4 X Tn hi t K Kt b 1 < Swill ■>* . “ -^1 *** a; T r i li mW i. 16 Gmt L -JX • j * *■ /•a rd mi in ft I - nr brebii'.':: "iks alianiiKii I b od bon vdtil .-Li.: jmaiBfahd lzi r.. isatatrf.tobi | I •; it..’ with you that there was one (issue) that came to a vote when board members that I had voted for before did not represent my values, and so what 1 would like to share is to thank Bernie (Nagel), he did vote ‘yes.’ “We had an opportunity to put Mr. VanDenburg on paid administrative leave, have an internal hearing, and then to also evaluate the third party independent audit with the prosecutor's office to deter­ mine if there was any wrong doing. Three of the school board members voted 'yes,' three voted 'no.' I think it's important to differentiate that I was baffled by that because I also looked at the audit report, and I understand that all of the board mem­ bers, especially the treasurer (Yonker), looked at the audit report. “So, I think if you really want to know what you should know about me (is) that if you were happy with the way the board originally voted, then you don't want to vote for me. But, if you were also upset that the board did not vote unanimously on the first vote and handle the manner in a much more expedited way, then you will want to vote for me." Yonker countered that he refused to rush to judgment on such an important matter and the vote she was refer­ ring to was not legal. "I've been in the commu­ nity since sixth grade, approximately 20 years,” he said. “I've grown up in this community, and I have a deep sincere love for this community. Every child that goes to this school is very important to me. I believe every child in the school deserves the best education that we can give them, and they should all be challenged to achieve all that they can achieve. With 20 years of living in this district, I have learned by the examples set before me that we respect and treat every person in the community with dignity, regardless of what position they hold in this school. Every employee is treated with dignity and respect, that's what I stand for. I don't care who that person is — a student, teacher, or parent — they’re going to get my respect, and I will not bring judgment on any of them until I have the facts. “And when the facts before me, I will make my decision. I'll be fair. I'll be tough if I have to. I’ll make that decision. And I would like to have the opportunity to serve another four years in the dis­ trict to give the district the respect it deserves." Yonker the following day explained the Nov. 29 vote was an illegal, according to the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education bylaws. "Individual board mem­ bers may include items on the agenda upon the concur­ rence of the Board President (currently Dennis Generally, the Atkinson) agenda should be mailed no later than six days prior to the meeting, or delivered so as to provide time for the HASTINGS 4 study of the agenda by the Goodrich www.GQTI.com member. The agenda for a 269-945-SHOW special meeting shall be delivered at least 24 hours ih aters before the meeting, consisALL DIGITAL SOUND J tent with provisions calling fs STADIUM SEATING TIMES 4/25 - 4/27 for special meetings... The order of business may be altered and items added at I SPRING MATINEES any meeting by a majority SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 i 11 AM vote of the members presDREAMER (PG) ent." O(s)THE SENTINEL (PG 13) Yonker said he was not 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 © SCARY MOVIE 4 (PG-13) given the agenda amend­ 12:40, 2:30, 4:30. 6:50, 9:15 ments to the Nov. 29 board O THE WILD (G) 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:20, 9:20 meeting until that day, which BENCHWARMERS (PG 13) did not provide enough time 1: , 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 for him to evaluate the pro­ \-COUPON place posed vote to B F1XEE&. I 2 20oz.DRiNK gg If I VanDenburg on administra­ i> tive leave and consult the Kent County Prosecuting LIALITY E 0 No passes ■ctai k pratin’ [rtra* i !• L We ill 1^; &- 'tag : Downtown Hastings on State St. Free drink refills & 25c com refills IF R E I Hl ■ with $2 50 purchase ggS J ol 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn cnptr»OHsWiQs4 E«p JUNE » 2006 W ««* Texas Hold’em Tournament ■ I Saturday, April 29, 2006 J / Registration: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Game: 5:00pm Entry Fee Includes Food Cash Bar Only 117 Entries Pre-register Any Time At Caledonia American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37 at Caledonia) 06627243 0 n* I - k Now Offered —— V ^NTEMPO 5^LON /ALon. in'c^ § CM s' o 1 T < ■ § v >( -i - l V i ; • Xu I / < V r Al II V -3 LOAN BONANZA 2006 Ur-. I -?• V ; k I 6.20%“ • Entry Fee $60 • First Place $500 I ------ * M33895 • Pays Top Ten Places • Losers Bracket: Approximately 35% payout S ----- M 5.99% American Legion Post #305 M-37 at Caledonia License Attorney's Office. The vote ended in a 3-3 tie, effectively delaying fur­ ther action. Board member says, “It is important that the also vote at the TTES build­ by Patricia Johns Robert Lillie was out of town community understand the ing. The polls will be open Staff Writer during the meeting. School elections won’t changes in the service pro­ from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Yonker said after the have all the issues on the bal­ vided to the community There will be an open meeting he researched and lot next Tuesday. which will occur if this levy house at the TTES station at evaluated the proposed 128 High St. from 11 a.m. to Thornapple Township is not approved." motions, and called Emergency Services will ask There are three precincts 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29. VanDenburg to understand voters for a 1.5-mill levy for for Township residents. All There will be people on hand all the information. After three years to raise $330,000 residents who live within the to answer questions about reviewing his information, in the first year to cover Village of Middleville now the levy. during the special meeting equipment, administration vote in Village Hall. Those There also will be facility Dec. 6, Yonker voted yes to and services. township residents who live tours, refreshments, games placing VanDenburg on paid The operational budget of west of M-37 are in Precinct for children and fire truck administrative leave. TTES is $416,000 for the No. 1 and vote at the TTES demonstrations. Those com­ (VanDenburg is still an 2006-2007 fiscal year. At the building. Those living in ing to the open house should unpaid administrative lead present time there are 5 full- Precinct No. 2, township res­ park in designated areas and is being charged by the time paramedic firefighters idents living east of M-37 only. Kent County Prosecuting on the duty roster that covers Attorney's office with 24 hours a day, seven days a gONTEMPO 5AL0N & ^AY 5Y*A obtaining money under false week to respond to ambu­ presences and embezzlement lance and fire calls. of $1,265 in double billing eet the taff The proposed increase and submitted guest checks. would cost owners of homes ^\Surronded by incredably talented He is also being charged in with a $50,000 taxable value stylists, who are dedicated and Ionia County for obtaining $75 per year or about $25 highly professional is a wonderapproximately $1,300 under more than they had been \ful position to be in. I have false pretences by the paying previous to 2005. lowned Contempo with my Belding School District. daughter Amy for eleven years The Thomapple Township Thus far, the Caledonia Board began a one-mill levy 21 /and enjoy my role as Salon School District has spent for fire protection in 1954. It /Co-ordinator. Stop in, I would nearly $20,000 in legal fees has been renewed several love to give you a tour of our on the case against times and the last three-year Salon and Spa. _ VanDenburg. levy passed in November Also during the forum, 2002, expiring with the FOREVER FRENCH ACRYLIC NAILS Johnson invited community December 2005 tax billing. members to visit her website: TTES currently is operat­ caledoniachampion.com, ing with a budget deficit. which she shares with Randy Passage of the levy would r Wilcox, another member of allow the service to operate the Citizens for Ethical without a deficit and put I Caledonia Schools pressure funds aside for equipment | group. purchases and other needs. During Wilcox's closing Caledonia Village Centre *891-1093 Township Thornapple Contempt) Kids Cutting Studio Now available for your Children statements, he said he cares Supervisor Don Boyson about children and their edu­ cation. Wilcox said he feels he has the "personal attrib­ utes to serve effectively and wants to serve the communi­ C. Make our low rate even lower I " ty. "I believe that when peo­ with auto-deduct 1 ple want to make a difference and see a change, they need Our low Loan Bonanza interest rate is easy on your budget Plus, to change their concerns into involvement. I intend to we'll reduce the rate 025% if you have your payment automatimake this involvement con­ structive and not destructive. h; cally deducted from your Chemical Bank account It's the perfect We will work towards a bright future for the children time to buy that vehicle, boat, or RV (2002 or newer). Spruce up by setting a good example and work together as a com­ your home. Or consolidate your debts with a home equity loan. munity with our children as We'll even refinance your loan from another bank. This is a our largest and first priority. Wilcox continued to II limited time offer. So, call your local Chemical Bank today. explain that in March 2004, he retired as a principal owner of an engineering company. Much of his responsibility included over­ seeing staff and budgets. He has also been involved in the volunteering community, every time asked. Wilcox 'j* said he is willing to take classes, travel, and make every effort to become edu­ cated on board issues. Nagel began his closing statement with a quote by .0 •%. Harry Truman: "You can accomplish anything in life if >M a you don’t care who gets the credit." Nagel said that quote is *Limited time offer. Financing example: Loan $25,000; $125.00 how he has served the last 20 loan processing fee; terms 60 months; monthly payments years on the board. Nagel $485.63. rw There will be a 025% rate reduction for payments added that his children have automatically deducted from a Chemical Bank account All loans subject to approval of credit All other loan terms and had a “great education com­ 2$ requirements apply. This offer does not apply to the refinanc­ ing out of Caledonia. And ing of existing Chemical Bank loans. w being a good board member i doesn’t mean what you can I bring personally, but what CHEMICAL BANK. you can do as a group. I have Ikirtk cfctif 'll tiki Ut* a4ftw//Ay worked very well (with the MEMBER FJXLC. / EQUAL KXJBN3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER £ <v board) for 20 years in that www.chramtcaftwnlaml.oom .1 -ti*3 t i *** J - - A »• - 1 £ See forum, page 10 -y 06628216 Xo. I- �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 LOCAL I J CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship........................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .............................................. 10:35 a.m. Sunday School............................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ................................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday Worship Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Sunday School................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sen ice................ 6:00 Ki p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . . 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Service Times: Sunday School.... Moming Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... ............................. 9:45 a.m. ........................... 11:00 a.m. ............................. 6:00 p.m. ............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS New Life ^CHRISTIAN CHURCH 122 Ki West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. 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Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...........................10:45 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org bB Ch erryVXlley PRESBY T ERI A N Evening Worship.................................................. 6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue W Sunday Morning Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Ki for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. W Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. Peace Church Connection K/ub for ’Kids' of all a?ej 10:00-10:30 am Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Living Hope Assembly of God Sunday ... 10:00 am / is welcome. Nursery available throutfiouf. fveryone 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace Loving God, Loving People Currently meetin? at Duncan Lake Middle School, ii 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor 4 Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church MIDDLEVILLE Cornerstone Church The Family of God for All People 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 4< TOW ^0R Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . zr 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am 9:30a, 11:OOa -Geef www.CornerChurch.org "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 P.M. Evening Prayer Welcomes You Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church 1 1 1850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Service 1 Make .Sunday 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during senices @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH | HU Jlfn 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 2®®^ •' Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School.................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m......................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m................................. Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m .................................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning r* * Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFARER^ COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 708 W. Main Street I St. Francis Episcopal Church 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia A Church for today*s world Spirit-filled family Church. I I Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http //www churchseek net/church/andrewmott ++ ++1 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor KI Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street 314 E. Main Street. Middleville, Mich. (Missouri Synod) Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Worship..................................................9:30a.m. Phone 795-9030 Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.., 3:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Church: (269) 795-2391 (Child & Adult) (During the School •I*. Year) 9:15 A.M. Moming Prayer *11:00 A.M. Holy Communion 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Tim A. Vine, Asst Pastor/Youth ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. G Middleville Wesleyan Church Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor A Church with a caring heart for our community’ and the world” 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SVSPAY SERVICE TIMES Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redemercovenant.org An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Middle School's cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: htth;wayfarercc.org < ■ • ; ■: > S’’* 1.^’ WHITNEYVILLE Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord V 9 * •» Sunday • • School............ ........................................ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship .5:45 p.m. Family Supper ............ .6:30 p.m. Awana & Youth Group . Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study .................. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor • • Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006/ Page 5 TK Class of ‘04 graduate volunteering in Ecuador Amber Steorts, daughter of Glen and Cindy Steorts of Hastings, will travel to Quito, Ecuador Thursday, May 4, to spend three months volunteering in orphanages. Steorts graduated in 2004 from Thornapple Kellogg High School and attends Brigham Young Universtiy. Steorts will travel with other volunteers through Orphanage Support Services Organization (OSSO), a non­ profit humanitarian organiza­ tion that sends volunteers on a regular basis to help in local orphanages in both Cuenca and Quito, Ecuador, Bill Rich stayed in two of the country's largest his principal cos­ cities. The program began tume all day and sending volunteers, mostly helped students at college age, in May 1999. McFall get to their Since then they have sent buses. more than 800 volunteers to help in various aspects of the program, doing everything from changing diapers and feeding infants to giving physical therapy or teaching English. Steorts volunteered with a therapeutic horseback riding course and with Boys and style. He came to each classGirls Club of America. In room, did cheers and read a cheerleading book. He cheered the whole day through, even as the buses were leaving. Along with celebrating reading, Rich emphasized by his example what a good The teaching staff of sport is. Thornapple Kellogg High School has scheduled a one ------------- --- ---- evening parent-teacher con­ ference in the high school gymnasium Thursday, May I 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and J ending at 8:30. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. This conference covers the third trimester courses at the high *— < 4 1*7 V ir ^IHOUCtill \ ’’•I- • * . iCJ® The reading challenge for March is Reading Month was if McFall students read more than 1,250 hours, Principal Bill Rich would be a girl cheerleader for a day. Students at the kinder­ garten and first grade build­ ing surpassed the goal even before the end of the month and the principal paid up in >. A -F* ^4 - —i McFall Principal Rich is cheerleader for reading Aft - | I I w > -- => 1 L | Szpak-Clark Brad Clark and Lilly Szpak Amber Steorts have plans to marry on May addition, she was a secretary 20, 2006 in Palos Hills, IL. Proud parents of the couple and a teen leader for the Barry County K-9 Club and are Greg and Marsha Clark manager of of Middleville and Henry and manager assistant Boarding Diane Szpak of Worth. IL. Riversedge Brad was a 1998 graduate Kennels. She has held numerous leadership posi- of Thornapple Kellogg and tions in church and on athlet- completed his masters degree in telecommunication manic teams in high school. For more information agement. He is currently about OSSO. 102 log onto working for Union Medical www.orphanagesupport.org, Center in Chicago, IL as their Technology e-mail info@orphanagesgp- Information port.org or call (208) 359- Director. Lilly Szpak completed her 1767. masters in human resources management and currently works for OptionsXpress as their H.R. Generalist/Office Manager. The couple will reside Orland Park, IL. & Parent-teacher conference set at TK High School May 4 school. Parents who are unable to attend the conference during the scheduled time, are asked to call the high school office (795-3394), and a more con­ venient appointment will be arranged. The previous two sets of were conferences two evening events. Mid-term reports will be handed out at the conferences. r *<■ l . ma **’ - 55 .*>- BKOtt 1 / F • e few “^'doo— -e 3 jbE . T. - -J £ ■ • tA **• engagements Lowell and Robin Tagg of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Andrea Jo Tagg to Nicholas James Junglas son of Becky and Doue Callihan of Clarksville and Norman and Nanita Junglas of Middleville. Andrea is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Metaldyne of Middleville. Nicholas is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Michigan Pallet of Charlotte. Andrea and Nicholas became engaged Jan. 3, 2006 at their new home in Lake Odessa. An Oct. 28, 2006 wedding is being planned. r 5 fl .Ta Desert Sun ’X Hair & Tanning Salon oTr IpH 9 pacicf CfiWiii - co s CM $ o « 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 rW »«• Tagg/Junglas ir rw-rsritl Life a Tug-O-War? Want to Win? -• li IL If If p I, * > w01 IU\ 11 JUL •if u.yi.. *s. April 30th: Come hear special guest Pastor Ed Dobson .< § s I- speak on using your spiritual armor to win life's battles! > ■ x> r. -fe~ ? . — ---W- ^3 % I? * % ‘r- - • I; _ ■ - - * .. — >- 1 ” -S? > ? > fe® $ mm J fthurch SB __________ McFall Elementary principal Bill Rich rewarded the kindergarten and first grade students in his school for meeting reading goals during March by dressing as a Cheerleader. During the day he read in each classroom and stayed in costume all day -A; B. - * '3^ =^“ r —rJ ■* - •— —* .■ I . . *— A • r* ’ ^>77 :: few MOW w fefe - '5 XT fe A v *• k rv- Sunday 9:30 g JI w & 11:00 a.m. 1- r * (r- * Blue Jeans 'fe£ J Welcome! Saturday Hours’ Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 4* 616-891-2020 ' J -v t: '7 F* : -fe - ir- h*‘ - ■ - f 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Af -St :W as»a fig r 8175 Bro Caledonia1, M! 49316 616-891-0287; • . ■ : ,-v www/bnghtsIdcT fc -. =5 ;1 I -4^^ f. .--'1 A < '<-a ’S? ■ <v< t Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. Ecenbarge^OO. — Ki A J x - a I �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, April 25, 2006 Carole Jean Carberry MIDDLEVILLE - Carole Jean Carberry, age 71, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, April 4, 2006. She is survived by her son, Christopher H. Carberry of Grand Ledge; one brother, Joseph (Kay) Dolan of Spring Hill, Florida; one granddaughter, Amber M. Carberry of Grand Ledge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edith Dolan; son, Craig Carberry; granddaughter, Sarah N. Carberry; and daughter-in-law. Anne D. Carberry. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Fr. Lam T. Le officiat­ ing. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. I Hr* $ Carl £. Nieuwkoop CALEDONIA - Mr. Carl L. Nieuwkoop, aged 76, of Caledonia, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 30, 2006. Carl was employed at Kelvinator for many years. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing, family and friends and his faithful dog Mitzi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Anna, sister, Wilma Merrill, brother, John Nieuwkoop, brothers-in-law, Herbert Shade, Herbert Merrill, Everett Triplett, sisters-inlaw, Eleanor De Mott and Angelita Nieuwkoop. He is survived by his wife — Elaine, brothers and sister, Casey and Gladys Nieuw­ koop of Byron Center, Anthony Nieuwkoop of Temperance, MI, Marie Triplett of Manton, MI, brother-in-law, Ezra (Jim) Mott. De Mott, sister-in-law, Bonnie Shade and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and nephews and sev­ eral special friends. Funeral services including committal were held Sunday April 2, 2006 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joe Knight and Rev. Kenneth Anderson of the Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church (1st Church of the Nazarene) officiating. Private interment Floral View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Mission or his church. Robert IK. Beard HASTINGS - Robert W. Beard, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Tendercare, Hastings. He is survived by his car­ ing, loving wife of 27 years, Marcia J. Beard; three chil­ dren, Tom (Debbie) Beard of Middleville, Cathy (Chuck) Jl^ De Kok JB <• < fV f Purdum of Hastings, Robert A. Beard of Hastings; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Albert Beard of Hastings; one sister, Alice Campfield of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Josephine (Gregg) Beard and 126 East Main Middleville, MI 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK REALTY WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 5 1/2% a brother, Kenneth Beard. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place, No visitation or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Mr. Beard was born on October 6, 1931. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools. He was married to Marcia J. Sherk on December 9, 1979. Bob enjoyed being with his family and friends, and tinkering with small engine repairs. 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The cost is just $2 a ticket to see a truly fractured fairy tale. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Middleville woman to speak at Olivet baccalaureate May 20 Senior Wendy Mickelwait of Middleville will be one of two baccalaureate speakers at 11 a.m . Saturday, May 20, when Olivet College will recognize approximately 110 seniors as part of graduation ceremonies. Baccalaureate will be in the Olivet Congregational Church, followed by commencement at 1 p.m., at the college’s Cutler Athletic Complex. In the event of inclement weather, com­ mencement will be held at the Upton Center. The commencement speaker is Marty Mitchell, Ed.D., president and chief executive officer of Starr Commonwealth, a nationally and internationally recog­ nized private, non-profit organization with locations in Michigan and Ohio. Starr’s services range from foster care to residential treatment and in-home coun­ seling to programs that help young people learn to live independently. During the event, Mitchell will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the college. Dan Bonnell of Otsego is the senior class speaker. Also speaking at baccalaureate will be senior Chad Folkersma of Rudyard. Mitchell has trained and written extensively in the areas of teamwork, leader­ ship and group dynamics, and is frequently interviewed by the media on topics impacting youth in today’s society. He has appeared on CBS’s news program “48 Hours.” Mitchell’s professional affiliations include serving on the boards of Olivet College, Monarch Community Bank, International Association of Social Educators, StarrVista Care Management Organization, No Disposable Inc., Kids, National Resource Center for the Healing of Racism, and Michigan Federation for Children and Families, as well as the advisory board for the Journal of Urban Youth Culture, Mitchell earned a bache­ lor's degree from Olivet in 1973, a master’s degree from Purdue University and doc­ torate in education from Western Michigan University. He is a resident of Coldwater. Finnish exchange student visiting ll IM*! (Uli#1 i«is * The Kelly and Maureen Vanden Bosch family of Alto is welcoming a new “daugh­ ter" for the 2006 Academic Year - Petra Katrina Erkkilae, a Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) student from Finland. Petra will be a student at Caledonia High School in Caledonia. As a member of the Vanden Bosch family, she will participate in all family activities, from vacations to household chores, and she will learn about U.S. culture while sharing the culture of Finland with her host family and schoolmates. More than 2,000 U.S. fam­ ilies open their home and hearts to YFU international students each year. Today, Youth For Understanding is one of the world's oldest, largest, and most respected international exchange pro­ grams. Since 1951, YFU offices around the world have exchanged approxi­ mately 200,000 students. More information about hosting YFU international students is available from YFU's Field Director for the Alto area, Ruthann Adams at 989/671-9315 or by calling YVU's district office at 1866-4-YFUUSA. 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Here’s one key event in the recent past that people seem not to remember: Enron employees who participated in their 401(k) plan had invested about 58 percent of their 401(k) assets in Enron stock when it lost almost all its value during 2001. But have things changed much since then? Consider this: In plans that allow company stock as an investment option, 46 percent of participants hold more than 20 percent of their account balance in their company stock, and one-sixth hold more than 80 percent of their account in employer stock, according to a study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. You may like your compa­ ny, but like all stocks, it is going to rise and fall in value. By putting too much compa­ ny stock in your 401(k) port­ folio, you might be taking on too much risk. Finding the Right Amount How much of your 401 (k) portfolio should consist of company stock? Many finan­ cial experts recommend investing no more than 10 percent of 401(k) plan assets into company stock, but this figure is just a guideline. When determining how much company stock to put in your 401(k), ask yourself a couple of questions: * How far away am I from retirement? If you are starting out in your career, you might feel justified in having a larg­ er share of company stock in your 401 (k) than if you were planning on retiring in a few years. The more time you have, the better your chances of overcoming the short-term downturns that will affect your company stock. But if you are nearing retirement, and you may soon need to start taking distributions from your 401(k), you might not want to be overweighted with company stock. * What is the prognosis for my company? This can be a tough question to answer. 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V Paid for by (he committee to elect Pat Johnson - 10310 East Rivershore, Alto, MI 49302 06629248 1* I 1 k �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 Thornapple Kellogg High School Honor Roll Seniors Honor students, 3.5 to 3.699 Ashley Ayers, Joshua Baird, Nicholas Boonstra, Mathew Driscoll, Chelsea Dubois, Maegan Ezinga, Emily Fate, Jessica Foote, Nico Galle’, Sarah Garrett, Cody Garvey, Tessa Kamp, Heidi Klunder, Justin Lewis, Rebecca Linsea, Stephanie Lukas, Matthew Morley, Alicia Reynhout, Chaney Robinson, Andrew Scholma, Kyle Selleck, Jordan Smith, Darrell Smith, Chelsey Strumberger, Justin VandenToorn, Hillary Welton and Benjamin Ybema. Honorable mention, 3.0 to 3.499 — Maria Aubil, Josie Bass, William Bird, Derrick Brock, Scott Brown, Heather Carmer, Kathryn Chapman, Jordan Chavis, Jay Cooley, Joshua Cross, Anna Enslen, Joao Fernandes, Mitchell Fisher, Travis Graham, Timothy Hall, Daniel Hall, Shane Hester, April Ihm, Samuel Jeurink, John Kelly, Ryan King, Baley Kipka, Andrew Lindemulder, Suzanne Lund, Kyle Roush, Elizabeth Schneider, Aaron Sholty, Kevin Thompson, Emily VanderGeld, Melissa VanDerVeen, Nicole Weidmann, Nicole Wood and Travis Young. High honors, 3.7 grade point average and al ve — Garland Allison, Erin Baragar, Robbi Blain, Jason Blain, Scott Blood, Zachary Campbell, Anthony Carpenter, . 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Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269) 795-3935 06623903 Mi S'. �to,— - - - The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006/ Page 9 GFWC Gun Lake announces premier scholarship winners I *: R S 8) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Stacey Hughes of Delton and Kylaa Kyi Sisson of Thornapple Kellogg have been selectd as winners of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area women's club premier schol­ arships of $750 each. The scholarships each spring are awarded to stu­ dents from Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg, Martin and Wayland high schools. Sisson is the daughter of and Smith Jennifer Christopher Sisson According to Ruth Perino from the scholarship com­ mittee “Sisson is a truly a renaissance woman. She impressed our committee with her writing skills, her verbal acuity, her grades (GPA 4.23) and scores." But these paled as the committee listened to her commitment to her piano, her work ethic (11 piano stu­ dents) and her careful explo­ ration for college and career choice. As a young child, she accompanied her mother, a physical therapist, to visit patients. Here she saw her mother's interaction and sat­ isfaction with helping others. This lesson was extended when she worked with the YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin horseback riding therapy program for children with special needs. As she * i $ I. »■ 1 c 1 * ** I »» S£s A I I * !* «•'. - i tan 5 * * ***** hl tee. tati. iiat € - 0 * i Kyla Sisson watched their progress, she found her determination to serve those with disabilities. She is considering a degree in conductive educa­ tion at Aquinas College. Sisson explained it. “The program places emphasis on scientific process of the brain in relation to physical func­ tion. integrating neurology and psychology into the understandins of disabilities and individual students needs. It would qualify her to teach in a physically impaired classroom or at a conductive school. She is also considering a master's degree in special education with an autistic impaired endorsement. Sisson has learned to tailor her learning environment to fit her own needs and has special insight into helping others achieve. She has had lead roles in school plays, is a member of the school's marching and jazz bands, has participated in MS BOA solo and ensemble competition with top ratings for flute duets, is a pianist for her church worship team, active with the National Honor Society volunteer program, and is a member of Diversity Council. She also traveled to Guatemala to work with fos­ ter care families and the staff of a local children's home. She said she finds time for her music and art and seems to put energy and joy into everything she does. Perino said. “Truly, this is a delightful, deserving young woman." Maggie Boyd was selected from Martin High School and Sara Sterkenburg was selected as the Wayland High School premier schol­ arship winner. The major fund-raiser for the scholarship fund is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, at the Gathering Place at owens Mills. Tickets are $25 per person and are avail­ able by calling Fran Leonard at 795-8731. I I si ■ M = Lee Elementary student Jillian Sterman got a ride to school on a Thornapple Emergency Township vehicle Services vemcie on Friday. Her winning poster will be on display during an open house on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a m. until 2 p.m. 8 - -A 4ft K t) 7? S- &: t* 11 »1 Open house welcomes posters Jillian Sterman seated with her teacher Julie Toole shows oft her win­ ning fire safety poster. a; iv •M * tab t fclM B M -i k to Fa, Ebersole Center open house slated School Lansing The in ja kt«h District's Ebersole tarn tai in fl* ft Environmental Education Jt and Conference Center . invites the public to its tacKtiiffl i ft V annul open house, Saturday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. to fateta* I HI! 3:30 p.m. The center's 158-acre site features over a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wet­ land areas, a private lake, and a beech-maple hard­ wood forest, just west of hi Middleville off Bass Road, or 135th Avenue. to The Ebersole Center staff will offer a day of family fun celebrating the outdoors •0 fl by embracing nature and V! engaging the minds of chil- * V li- * . - ». dren. “Whether you have a child that will be coming camping with their school or just want to spend a spring day outside, this is a good opportunity to visit and see what the Lansing School District’s Ebersole Center is all about. Ebersole Center staff will be on hand to answer your questions about center programs and facili­ ties," a spokesperson said. Admission to the open house is free and open to the public. Free activities include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoe­ ing open archery range, ** On Your Mark, Get Set... facility tours and more. A snack bar sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation will be available during the open house. All proceeds from the snack bar will go to supply materials and equip­ ment to the Ebersole Center. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registration information or visit the web at http://ebersole.lansingschools.net The Ebersole is a residen­ tial facility that provides outdoor and environmental education programs to stu­ dents in west and central Michigan, and is a place to plan a retreat or conference. GROW ■ f F ■S' Wait for it... NOW! Beauties” ing knowledge would be helpful. 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The left his previous employment because he was traveling often; sometimes three or four time a month, some­ times to Europe for up to three weeks. Walbridge said he realized how much he missed his family and chil­ dren, ages four and one. Walbridge informed that his new job allows for more time to spend with his family and invest in the community. Walbridge, a graduate of Caledonia schools, has expe­ rience in the manufacturing industry. He said, "I know what it means to continuous­ ly improve the process or products. That we have today. I think I can bring that to the schools." Agreeing with Johnson’s closing statement about the superintendent and the vote, Walbridge added, "Let’s take a look at what happened ear­ lier, and maybe there’s an issue in that. Dig deep into it and find out what the real causes were and put plans in place so that doesn't happen, again. School districts have problems like this all the time, but it's how we address them and how we attack." Fish said that "All of my life I have been surrounded by educators. Aunts and uncles have been superin­ tendents, principals, teachers and staff. Now I have some­ thing I can do with my time, my talent, and my energies. I’m excited what the future holds and I’m not intimidat­ ed by challenges. I'll take the time to listen, and research issues before you and work together as a dedicated team of professionals. The chai- — ~ _________•• ONLY OF AT• HASTINGS radioshack keep to commitment Community Caledonia Schools in good conscience. I want to let them know that we are here working as hard as we can at Caledonia, the best district in Michigan. You should select me as a trustee to the school board because I care about the kids in the community, and I want this district to be the best. And I can help to take us there." Prior to the closing state­ ments, candidates the answered a variety of ques­ tions. All of the candidates agreed the growing district and the ability to finance the growth can be a challenge. They also felt the number one priority during challeng­ ing financial times is to con­ tinue offering a successful education. Nagel was asked his opin­ ion of the "No Child Left Behind" legislation and stan­ dardized testing such as the MEAP and the Michigan Merit exam. He explained that if the state is going to mandate programs, it should be able to help the school lenges we face... quickly become a stepping stone to the successes." Fish said he has been involved in research on issues, including while serv­ ing on district communities. He said, "I have found a passion and that passion is the research I did. And if you ask why I like the research, it’s because I am forever learning and that’s an impor­ tant part of my life. There’s a world of information out there, and one way to access it is by digging for it. “I am willing to listen to anyone, anywhere, who says they have a better way or idea to bring something to the school district that we can use to grow and improve. If I can find a better idea or better method, I am going to bring it up so that our staff of professional edu­ cators and administrators can examine with their expertise and knowledge. “I value the time I’ve spent over the past few years on district committees, including being an elective officiate in Lansing, and the INTRODUCING 11 11 11 i DishFAMILY I > ■ Shopping Spree l ‘ Dish I I With any ‘ Network Activation, .... TV like Mom would make. Mom made TV. -See store _ —— ° I----- —------- Times change. Wholesome TV doesn’t. Get the lowest all-digital price In America [very Day with DishFAMILY! support those programs. Nagel agrees with MEAP testing as long the teachers aren’t teaching just to the test. Nagel is in favor of Merit testing and that "everyone should have an opportunity for a higher edu­ cation." Yonker was then asked, "How can Caledonia accom­ modate the new high school graduation requirements in regard to staff and the related costs?" He replied that the policy is not finalized and isn’t sure if it’ll go through. He would "not dictate to the principals. We should look at the staff we have and work through the issue." Walbridge and Johnson agreed that the board should work with the teachers directly. While Walbridge would want to give the teachers the tools needed for the requirements, Johnson discussed personal finances to work with the teachers on lifelong debt. Fish agreed with Yonker by saying, "We need to work with administrators and staff. We have a top notch staff and the school board will work with them." Wilcox and Nagel dis­ cussed the financial issue of the question and that the school will have to accom­ modate the cost. Wilcox said. "The $200 increase per pupil will not cover the annual cost." Nagel said he thought there is a plan already in place, and the "$200 will be gone." Johnson was asked the question, "In your opinion, what should the top three pri­ orities of the Caledonia School District be?" Johnson answered that the first priori­ ty should be a strong board and administrative leader­ ship. She felt the next super­ intendent should have a proven track record and able to handle the challenges in the next eight to ten years. Johnson said the board needs to set goals for the superin­ tendent and that the next "leader" will be held strong­ ly accountable. Next, Johnson would like to prepare the students for the global world by partnering with other schools _J to offer French and Chinese languages. Lastly, Johnson discussed financial resources; "Do more with less." Fish thought the number one priority is the school's mission statement which reads, "In pursuit of excel­ lence, Caledonia Community Schools will empower and equip all persons to achieve their best by ensuring the highest quality system for learning." He also discussed fiscal responsibility to the tax payers. "They are the school board employers." Last, Fish felt being morally responsible is very impor­ tant. "We should treat the children with fairness and kindness." Wilcox was asked, "Do you support building a swim­ ming pool in the Caledonia School system or communi­ ty? If so, what, if any, collab­ orations would you see and what methods would you propose for funding it? Wilcox replied that he would support a pool. He men­ tioned that every other dis­ trict has been successful with having a pool. Though he said he didn't know about details, he thought there are discussions with other agen­ cies for collaboration. Nagel said the pool issue has been around for years. He said pools are easy to build, but maintaining it is costly. "Middleville had a pool and had to close it up because of the cost." (It is up and running now) Walbridge also supported the idea of a pool, but would need more details of the financial support and com­ munity involvement. Walbridge was asked, "How do you feel that teach­ ers, in particular, influence the public’s perception of Caledonia Community Schools?" He admitted that he is a little biased because his wife, mother and motherin-law work at the Caledonia ***'*'* M M MM 9 MWM Vote to Re-Elect Plus More BERNIE NAGEL fGaS ____ I »»«*** Y& / ------- NOT A PROMOTIONAL PRICE. ox ws crrrYYx The Weather Channel •vatMrxo^ $5/month* Choose to add Local Channels for an additional Switch today and also get: FREE STARZ moviepack FREE DISH DVR RECEIVER M*1 At*1 J*.1 3(1 , d w! 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Walbridge said he felt the teachers "play a large role, especially with the cur­ riculum." He felt the school board should hear from the teachers directly as time changes. "We need to react to the changes and have an open mind." Fish said his wife is also a teacher at another school. He felt "The teachers are the Caledonia Schools." He con­ tended teachers realize they are the face of the Caledonia Community Schools even on their personal time. "They go into the profes­ sion because they want to help children, and desire to bring them the world. It’s what drives them. Whether at church, school, wherever, they are, they are a teacher all the time." Yonker said it has been a privilege to be on the school board, and when he is meet­ ing with other district’s school board members, "I can brag about our teachers and can say that sincerely with my heart because I've had four kids go through the school districts, with a daughter in third grade. The teachers were great. My kids weren't always great stu­ dents, but teachers were there to help me, help my children." Yonker also agreed that the teachers are the front line and represent the school. "They believe that every child can learn." Yonker added that "We don’t want to underestimate the support they have, and one thing the board has done is to have a goal to make sure teachers have what they need and the staff that supports the teach­ ers have what they need." Nagel and Johnson also agreed the teacher are great and have a passion for the students. During the open forum, time allowed for only three of the seven questions sub­ mitted. The first question was asked to Fish. "Do you sup­ port the upcoming non­ homestead millage?" Fish replied, "Absolutely!" He explained the homestead millage is only a renewal of a millage passed in 1994. The millage only affects those with a second home or busi­ ness in the district, not any­ one else. He further explained that if the millage doesn't pass, the school dis­ trict will lose $10 million this year and the conse­ quences will be unbeliev­ able. Nagel was asked the sec­ ond open forum question, "Except for Brad (who has young children) what would your children say are your assets in your life that you would bring to the school board and are they willing to give up their time with you to fill the position?" Nagel replied, "I think my children would say ‘my dad comes with the highest respect and Wilcox agreed there could dignity. It’s a cardinal sin to children were also in the school board member out." Johnson agreed a term be term limits in Caledonia tell a lie. We can deal with audience. "They would say anything that comes up. All that I'm a man of my word, limit isn't required. "What I because of all the people my children have the same am honest, try to be fair and have heard from the incum­ interested in running for beliefs that you treat each do the best I can. They would bents is that it takes one term school board, but admits other with respect and digni­ say I love Caledonia schools to learn and then after the "other schools don't have the and the position of school second term they would be problem." Wilcox continued, ty." "on the other side, (term lim­ gone." Johnson said that if her board member." Nagel agreed that term its could be good) because Yonker was asked a third children were at the forum, she is pretty confident they and last question, "Would limits are necessary. He has there are other people with would say she works too you support a term limit with been on the board for 20 good intentions and qualifi­ hard. She added, "We teach a maximum of two terms?" years, but “as long as there is cations who want to be on our children through what Yonker replied there has a passion, and I have the pas­ the board." we say and do. Johnson also been a lot of discussion sion." felt her children would say around the topic. "Being on •It board is a volun­ that she is "achievement ori­ the school BaileY RESIDENTIAL ented, not just herself, but teer position and would hate say YES! COMMERCIAL to quality through achievement of oth­ to see it limited. We are close affordable INDUSTRIAL enough to the community service ers." Wilcox thought his chil­ and the community has a bet­ dren would say that he has ter voice to determine if Master Electrician one quality would be leader­ someone needs to go." Licensed and Insured Walbridge said that he ship because he was always — Middleville — involved at work. He also doesn’t "have a problem FREE ESTIMATES thinks that his children think with it. But it is a communi­ he will be an asset because ty vote and if they aren't 269.908.0658 Pete Bailey they have told their friends happy, they'll vote the that he is running for school board. Wilcox thinks his children may have a problem with the time commitment, but there is still a level of The Laurels of Kent celebrates another pride that their dad is on the successful rehab to home! school board. Helen Gray was a proud rehabilitation guest at The Laurels of Kent Fish said his children were who returned to her home in Alto, Michigan in February. Ms. Gray in the audience and that their chose The Laurels of Kent for rehabilitation because we are her j "family supports each other “Close to Home Rehab Center"! “The staff treated me very well, I j r, and are there for each other." developed great relationships and it makes it hard to leave" replied Fish added that his children Ms. Gray as she smiles with therapist Johanna Maglasang. would say that he has an L Congratulations, Helen! unfailing commitment to taking responsibility for The one’s actions. "If you do it, you take responsibility for it and you are what you say Of Kent and what you do." A Skilled Nursing Center Yonker added that his 350 N. Center St., Lowell, MI 49331 • (616) 897-8473 Electrical Services 06629439 LOOK AT ME NOW!!! A* 1 AURELS 06629437 qu «i *-z C V I r • 11 ah ttai u ® fatal! ■Sim BBJ KliflUt isis k aBR arKtSJEC- ttal ta m rt i .4 aaxtsctt sub I •glB® Ft*Al jjtt'ii *•< SCfa C fatf Suu we support KenAbnker for Caledonia School Board We’re Caledonia voters who believe the experience, honesty, integrity, and professionalism that Ken Yonker brings to our school board is what we need now to move our schools ahead in a positive way. If you want more information about Ken or would like to talk with him I — ft* about a school issue, please call him at 698-1163. This is a critical school board election for our community and we hope you will PLEASE JOIN US IN VOTING FOR KEN YONKER ON MAY 2. 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Plan Commission workshop focuses on farm issue bv Fran Fa verman br&i ?ll HX 1 -■er? n Tn 1• k r’ ** 1 aiiii. ** Staff Writer Gaines Township dairy farmer Bill Hirsh spoke to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission April 17 about farmland preserva­ tion, part of a series of pre­ sentations aimed at provid­ ing information during preparation for a revised master plan. "The master plan should be for 20 to 25 years," Hirsch said. He continued, dropping further nuggets such as, "Zoning picks winners and losers; it doesn’t hold up — it erodes over time. PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) means development rights go away. Transfer of development rights (TDR) makes sense; it allows the farmer and the developer to work together. (Development occurs in areas where infrastructure exists.) The lowest use of land in the state is agricul­ ture. The only option for the farmer is some form of development." "If we don't preserve farming and agriculture, we lose Caledonia. Most farms in area feel a bulldozer is coming," he said. He contrasted Caledonia's present state, 3,700 single­ family homes in 36 square miles with a future holding only low-density housing (one single family home on two acres). Each square mile would hold 320 homes; the town would have no agricul­ ture and no rural character. The result would be 11,520 dwellings in the township, an excellent example of urban sprawl. through. The county hasn’t put up money." Hirsh concluded. "If you give the taxpayers a choice, I believe they will preserve farmland. Agriculture is a $61 billion industry in II If we don’t preserve farming and agriculture, we lose Caledonia. Most farms in area feel a bulldozer is coming.” - Bill Hirsh, Gaines Township dairy farmer The solution he outlined would place 11,072 dwellings in eight square miles of Caledonia where infrastructure already exists. The remainder of the town­ ship would feature rural pre­ serve zoning at one residence per 40 acres for 448 homes. He also compared the Kentwood and Caledonia school districts. Assuming that the 100-square-mile Caledonia district is devel­ oped to the same density as the 25-square-mile Kentwood district, Caledonia could end up with 36,372 students in his sce­ nario. He contrasted the PDR program in Lancaster, Pa., a city the same size as Grand Rapids, with that of Kent County. "Lancaster," he said, "put up $9 million; Kent County has raised $2.95 mil­ lion. We’ve preserved two farms, are closing on three others, and Caledonia put up $40,000 on one that fell Michigan. Six ethanol plants are being built. That’s 70.000 bushels of corn per day for one plant." Commission Planning Archie Warner asked, "What are you asking us to do? Hirsh responded, "Do what you can to help some­ one preserve their farm. It needs to start somewhere." Warner commented, "The process has to start with the property owner." "Right," agreed Hirsh. Transfer of development rights is an idea he believes has a great deal of potential. "If someone doesn’t take this up now, where will we be in 20 years?" he asked. Duane Gunnink, planning commissioner, commented, "Forty years ago, all of 28th Street was farmland. Can you imagine cutting out a piece on 28th and trying to farm it? Jerry Good had that problem in Caledonia. We have to be real careful. Progress takes over. All the If farmers I know have to have a good job in order to farm. How do we stop it? You’re telling us to stop progress?" "I'm not telling you to stop progress — I’m telling you to stop sprawl," riposted Hirsh. According to him. a significant point is that today the United States imports more food than it raises. Walter Bujak, Plannin t? Commissioner and township trustee, thanked Hirsh for his presentation. "The message of what is a PDR and a TDR is getting out. Maintain existing rural preservation in the master plan. But 1 guess the Jerry Maguires — show me the money, and the Nimbys (’’not in my back yard”), who don't want increased density — make it a very difficult subject. We need to get seri­ ous about debates and dis­ cussion," he observed. Leilani VanLaar, planning n commissioner, said, "Kids are interested in farming. The FFA (Future Farmers of America) chanter chapter in Caledonia has done very well. It starts with talking. I will do anything I can to pre­ serve farmland." Mike Kelly, planning said, commissioner, I moved here from Kentwood; they made the wrong deci­ sion on the high school, unlike Wyoming, which chose neighborhoods with smaller schools." Hirsh commented, "Land is being cut up into smaller areas because it is more prof­ itable that way. Why are we building on M-6 and Kalamazoo? It is too impor­ tant an issue as a society. II Supervisor Jerry Good, long­ time Caledonia resident and owner of a farm, said, "I was turned down by the state — too close to town. Your farm is your 40Ik. Take a look at II I’m not telling you to stop progress I’m telling you to stop sprawl.” o - Bill Hirsh, Gaines Township dairy farmer Bill Hitchcock, longtime Caledonia resident and developer, during the public comment period, asked, "When you take away the development rights, who is going to pay the taxes? Are you going to take $100,000 or keep fanning?" He con­ cluded. "Fifty years from now the land goes back." Hirsh disagreed, saying, "Can’t go back. Michigan taxes on highest and best use, which is development, not what it is being used for." Dave Zelaya, Caledonia resident, confessed, "I’m a Nimby. Our concern is you w people. Jones, a Richard Caledonia resident, commented, "I lived in Grand Rapids for 50 years. The price of gas is sending peo­ ple back into the city, Developers are getting smarter and developing in Heritage Hills. 1 see a revi­ talization of Grand Rapids. Former Township tl new ideas, like clustering." 6383 Dorothy Wolf, Butterick, said, Statistics are scary' on loss of farm­ land. Act locally although thinking globally." Richard Snoeyink, town­ ship trustee, observed, "How much of the price for addi­ tional roads, Tire depart­ ments, and sewer systems? It costs a lot of money to build sewers. Hold the zonings to where they are." Duke Gray, executive director, Caledonia Business Association, asked, "Where does the money come from? I suggest flexibility in land use and zoning." Eric Fouch, said, "Agriculture is overtaking the auto industry. Keep the infrastructure where it can be planned out." Hirsh, in a final comment, said, "We find money for schools, for roads. We can find money for preserva­ tion." 4a® ▼ : TcitE Its Time for Strong Positive Change tmii R W '4 ■ B to iui RANDY WILCOX W . 1 FJ&M Please Vote nd Tuesday, May 2 Itate for Caledonia School Board : Ze i®’ - 11: IftB'.nDr fin* ofc ® * — To Citizens in the Caledonia School District: jq| Commitment i 1 fcnsan5 «** I i**’ Integrity I am confident that I will make a positive difference on the School Board and appreciate your support. If you have any questions about my qualifications or reasons for running, please visit our website at www.caledoniachampion.com or call me at #891-2315. Thank you, ■ Experience ^1 t»» I, *. STRONG ETHICAL OUT “ WE NEED WA TCHING board OEFINETL y the school . RANDY IS . OUR f^ DS FOR VOTE' GETTING my VANWErDEN -LINDA f a •J hM>'vv‘ ► V _ _ •______ _____________ ——-------------------- ---------- ------------------------------------------- ‘Randy’s background and experience the School Board the provide opportunity to add Sessional with the a proability to make loofcaj timely decisions. and ■Michelle Zych the, board on/ Y\£/ Randy • Randv Wilcox - PEOPLE on ■ “Randy has always been willing to volunteer his time for ,h comniunity, our schools and church. He has what it takes to make 'he sZoiZard0 on Todd Brown Please also vote “yes” on the proposition that will appear on the ballot. This repre­ sents a renewal of the Non Homestead property millage. It is not an increase in taxes and exempts principal residences and qualified agricultural properties. This is only a renewal of millage which expired with the 2005 tax levy. Thank you, Randy I f r * -‘\f A For more detailed information regarding Randy, his qualifications and his plans to lead and guide our District, visit www.caledoniachampion.com * 06629425 7 «« I ►X i ** ip ™ w w k X ■ * i I x Paid for by the committee to elect Randy Wilcox 8271 Piney woods Dr. Caledonia, Ml 49316 % �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 Applicant has troubled compliance history Vermeulen PMR, rezoning requests tabled by Fran Faverman allow mining to proceed in phases over ten years. It is expected the mining then will be completed. Kraker said agreements are in place to allow mining within 330 feet of resi­ dences, a departure from the township ordinance requir­ ing 500 feet from any resi­ dence. He also explained the end use plan for the property would be residential hous­ ing. Ed Fischer, a neighbor to the west of the Vermeulen operation, during the initial brief public comment period, asked, “What guarantee do we have that you will follow the end use plan? Do you know how many of these pits have been done? I am going to be generous and say ‘one,’ the Fitzsimmons pit.” Fischer continued, “What is Plan B? This won’t work. Nobody wants to live in a Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission April 17 tabled a request by Vermuelen & Associates to rezone 15 acres at the north­ •It ern boundary of the property and a new permitted mineral removal permit (PMR) for the entire area. Randall Kraker, attorney with Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and Howlett, repre­ senting Vermeulen, explained in a public hearing last week that the 15-acre parcel along the northern boundary had been acquired after the original PMR was established, and therefore needed to be rezoned as a PMR district. Three acres of the proper­ ty would be set aside for a concrete recycling operation. The second request for a new PMR permit proposes to Class of 2007 Senior Party parents will be meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2006 in the TK High School cafeteria. Steering committee will meet at 6 P.M. and the regular meeting will begin at 7 P.M. For more informa­ tion call (616) 765-5339. 06629302 hole except a gopher.” (His remark referred to the con­ siderable depth of the pit.) He said that he did not mind having the pit as a neighbor: “They don’t break my fences,” he ended. Jack Buys, also a neighbor of the pit, said, “I agree with Fischer. It is a wasteland.” Diane Cutler. Cutler, Sunset Lane, noted, “Phase Four is b in my back yard. Barriers — where are they? How is my property going to be shield­ ed? We were promised the pine trees would stay. No fencing and very steep, truck traffic on Whitneyville. Use electronic speed boards. I want the township to arrange enforcement.” Tim Brown rose to dis­ agree, saying, “It’s not just truck traffic on Whitneyville Road. Nobody observes the speed limits. The sand pit helps keep dollars in our area. Doug Vermeulen has donated a lot to the commu­ nity. Has any pit in the area been mined out?” Scott Hudson, a resident on Whitneyville Road, said, “What else would you do? I'm grateful to have him for a neighbor. When I need some sand, I just tell him and go get it.” Kraker responded to some of the comments, saying, “When the pines were promB Need cash? There’s some in the attic, the basement and everywhere in between. Did you know you can refinance and use your home’s equity to free up cash for remodeling, for big-ticket items or simply to improve Your home's equity is a great source of cash. your cash flow? Or you could use the money to pay off high-interest credit cards. 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The judgment essentially awarded Vermeulen a PMR for 15 years; the judgment expired in November 2004. During its lifetime, the consent agreement was mod­ ified to reduce the bond to $50,000, to establish proce­ dures for noncompliance with the agreement, and to strike a paragraph requiring Vermeulen to make annual payments of $8,000 per year to a township improvement fund. Under the terms of the Aug. 25, 1999, amendment, Vermeulen agreed to per­ form $57,000 worth of work on three projects specified by the township and an addi­ tional $14,300 in a project to be identified later by the township. The amendment also required Vermeulen to pay any costs incurred by the township for engineering and other services necessary for the projects. The amendment relieved Vermeulen of the annual cash payment of $8,000 to the township improvement fund and allowed the town­ ship to place the money in any other township fund. Correspondence between the township and Vermeulen reveals a pattern of delin­ quency, culminating in fil­ ings for payment in the Kent County Circuit Court by Mika, Meyers, Beckett. & Jones, P.C., the township attorneys. As the expiration date (Nov. 16, 2004) of the judg­ ment approached, Vermeulen began the appli­ cation process for a PMR permit in September 2004. Edward Rusticus, zoning administrator for Caledonia Township, who was hired in June 2003, upon assuming employment, began to review the files on PMR operations. He kept a chronology of his interactions with Vermeulen and focused on the lack of compliance with the consent agreement. Beginning in November 2003, an effort was made to bring the operation into com­ pliance with the require­ ments of the existing PMR permit. By Dec. 29, 2003, at a meeting in the township with offices Caledonia Township Manager-Planner David Zylstra. Doug Vermeulen and Rusticus, four items had been identi­ fied as concerns: • The PMR permit, • The stockpiling of cement (Vermeulen said the PMR allowed him to crush concrete), • The inspection of the PMR and items needed for of compliance — removal junk, grading and contouring of slopes, reclamation process, and current site plan map and plan, and • The $50,000 perform­ ance bond. According to Rusticus' notes, Vermeulen wanted his permit extended beyond Nov. 16. 2004. He was advised an extension of the permit could not be put in motion until his operation was compliant with the exist­ ing permit. At a meeting on Jan. 29, 2004, Vermeulen was advised that any work on his PMR site was limited to cor­ recting his violations and bringing the site into compli­ ance. He indicated he would not do any concrete crush­ ing. that he was establishing contours and slopes, remov­ ing junk, beginning the reclamation process, and presented a current site map. He indicated he would send a copy of the reclamation bond. When in compliance, he would notify Rusticus so that an inspection by Rusticus, accompanied by the township engineer, could occur. An inspection by Rusticus April 12, 2004, confirmed that concrete crushing was still occurring. Following a series of phone calls, Vermeulen said he was in compliance and another inspection was scheduled for April 22, 2004. On April 22, accompanied by Bob Phillips of Wilcox Engineering, Rusticus inspected the site. “There have been absolutely no attempts made at any form of compliance. The entire cement crushing operation is going on. with semis, double bottoms com­ ing and going. This is an absolute disregard of VerMeulen (sic) toward the & township,” said Rusticus tn i his notes. He added. “I advised Vermeulen that I would be pursuing enforce­ ment.” On May 26, 2004, Ross Leisman, township attorney. sent a letter to Vermeulen & Associates setting out the plan of action the township would be using. Two alterna­ •It tives were proposed: a notice of material noncompliance as required by the Circuit Court, or resolving the mat­ ter through a voluntary writ­ agreement ten without involving the courts. By Aug. 12, 2004, a fur­ ther inspection by Rusticus and Phillips showed that considerable steps had been made toward compliance. Nevertheless some items remained, including the find­ ing of a monitoring well and the reinstallation of another monitoring well. Vermeulen assured them the site would be in compliance by the end of September. Follow-up inspections made in October and mid­ December showed that the site essentially was in the same condition as in August. In addition. Rusticus noted that there was no perform­ ance bond, a requirement of the consent agreement. Enforcement efforts per­ sisted throughout early 2005. Vermeulen's application for a new PMR, along with the $500 filing fee, and legal descriptions and/or copies of PMR survey were returned to Vermeulen by Rusticus. Throughout the spring of 2005 further efforts were made, and the township board instructed Leisman to pursue court action. A hear­ ing was scheduled for May 17 in Kent County Circuit Court. The hearing resulted in a stipulated order detailing what Vermeulen needed to do. In early June, a tree plant- $ 6' if Z I (0 IT xK o a /j ft 4 'J? pl’-”. Jll ll jjetwfe I sijfc toil ilkl'sn tofa 4 on See zoning, next pg. 1 mostk Why cut CORNERS r on car insurance? I' t Turn to me for competitive rates and the right coverage and see why more people choose State Farm. Call today. Ac, s.of Lon Lefanty. Agent, LUTC A' 403 W Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Bus: 269-795-7925 lon.lefanty.bOnr@statefarm.com a 1 -800-795-7924 Office Hours: M-F 9-5 fTAfl STATE FARM IS THERE* LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR itoltflArtlt Providing Insurance and Financial Services o r-i O State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ). Bloomington. IL •X PO40027 12/04 to 8 i �The Sun arc News. fcto3k?v*e Apni 25. 2006 Page 15 Thornapple Twp. planners approve home business Zoning, continued from previous page ■■ «JW< !< r’J’ J ’’I * hl ■■ .Sa. \ ‘I 4 t*' * > ? iS $ *s ■? % A p? fe Vl!^fe Site J* « Jit? s II LT , * concrete ms rei'MoD 1* t ijj 141 HOT of hrB tL’ a JI I *•6 ‘JWlj tab ’ h* ■wil atini, u * Wfohtaiti • ieaae M Mfmtd 3iW^|S 11 ® 4 IOjU’ • ib in NI Mlnh A> fiiltlj B j^r.g m ffljtat d ala -We »aRBiiWir tfe-. •I • I 40. IU! ten K (h.y ” BiTjad > frii k M fflfys rf W® uk k > s E™. V b’ tas Mkv- 2- i- Ita te ta om n 1 m fom rf rafto- 0*iw 4 • a * i lie®mu* Vji if sanis, i»bk bott® a®-1 K m! ft •“8 kaW t1tete' W* l f M ? IL ::V have to cease—mitigation of noise. Residents on the north are the most affected No problem with mining on the been maintaining a clean (he Moffat at the site. Members of south.” This request was tabled entrance. The situation will Township Thomapple He also registered an until the next planning com­ continue to be monitored. Planning Commission last objection to the lateness of The next meeting of the mission meeting. week approved a request the material, saying, Five The commission contin­ Planning Commission will from Yvonne Daniels to minute* before the meeting. 1 operate a beauty salon in her ues to monitor the mud i*n be the first Monday in June. looked through but need lime Adams Road. Moffat report­ June 4. at 7 p m. There will home at 12550 Bass Road. to go through it and treat Her business will include ed that the owners of the be no meeting in May. applicants equitably I favor sand and gravel pit have tanning and cosmetology. tabling." The commission required Matt Mahacck. Planning Daniels to add a handi­ Commissioner, asked, “If wc capped accessible walkway table, what happen*/ to (he rear entrance as part of lxi*man answered. “The the approval of this special township allows operation to use permit for home occupa­ continue.” tion. W'amer commented, “I The Village Playerv of dren‘\ play scheduled tor The board tabled a special agree with Wally IBujak). Middleville will hold their September and the next din­ use permit requested by Leisman observed. “There next meeting al 7 p.m. ner theater production sched­ Gary Lucas to operate a con­ arc a few issues wc need to Sunday. May 7. in the uled for February 2007. tractor s yard at his home at For information about this go through A resolution for Lincoln Meadows all-pur ­ Road 5286 Stimson meeting, call Schweitzer al the top portion, a PMR for pose room. Planning Commission the entire parcel, a rczoning Lincoln Meadows is jusi 795-3675. Chairman Mark Sevald vol ­ from rural residential to east of Grand Rapids Street unteered to meet with Lucas PMR for 14 acres, a PMR for Robin Schweitzer says. and Township Planner Geoff They parcels. both “We are encouraging anyone uanl ten (Vermeulen) who is interesting in joining years.” the tun to join this meeting. He continued. “Concrete Topics which will be dis­ crushing was not part of the cussed include the next chiL 1988 order; it just haptownship pened —the -allowed it to happen ” (A refcrcnce to a statement by In laving memary of our dear Vermeulen that a former mother, Dena Ackerson, who passed Buckowing. Travis supervisor gave him permis­ auxiy four years ago today on fourth-grader at South wood sion to do the concrete crush­ April 21, 2OO2. School Elementary in ing; there is no documenta­ loved with a love beyond all telling. Kentwood, was named to the tion.) “The question is. does Missed with a gnef beyond all tears. honor roll for both (he second To the world she was just one, it comply with 500 feet?” and third semesters I To us she was all the world Warner inquired. “Arc we His parents arc Ron and setting a precedent?” Daughters, Deb Buckow inc of Buckowmg 1 Mary and Julie Ackerson Leisman responding, said. Middleville The top portion has to meet current ordinance. The site plan would have to be 66tft Annual VLRNfON I VILLL amended. The existing pit would have to comply.” Mahacck reentered the discussion, asking. “Did the consent order permit 5-5-5? It has to comply with 7-7-7.” (His remark was a reference to the specifications in the Sunday. April 3(P, 2006 F RIDAY, APRIL 2006 ordinance requiring reclama­ . . .Pancake* 4 00 P.M. - OFFICIAL OPFNIM; 7:00 p.m. Io 3:00 p.m tion as the mining proceeds.) Amcrxan tzpion/Nadiolk Lkri* Gnrlinr*. Intnratton and liHmdortine* Ixisman noted. “The per­ Prr*rntalton at Quern and ( ourt Marling at 11:00 a.m. Haf R-Que Chicken - I *«n* CM formance bond. The original Taknt Slww - The official kund i* the Tikirt 7:30 a.m. tn 1.30 p m............................................... Pancake* Stow to he held on the Anratown wnh Dm Ra*ey (317) bond was reduced by another Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Rand Romten 726-1077 as chairman Taknt Sto* nirwrn appear on the ......................... Art» A Crafts township board. C urrently 10:00 «.m. Io 4:00 p.m Sunday program Maplewood School there is a $50,000 letter of Frida* Night Special Sum 4pm Mid Smerira Show* Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. . Flea Market I Downtown) 10:00 . ................................ credit. Same as Cherry Pa? One Pnce il l ® 4® pm 10® P * 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. • • • • (trace Community Chnrrh OPTOMETRISTS Valley - $75,000.” *mrrk»n I »t»o<V\adi.ille I iom Sww Panoikn at the (Stage) Leilam Van Laar said. 2 Locations Pmgrom Snbj**1 lo Chung* IqpnnH.II 4® SOD pm “The bond needs to be pro­ Saturday, April 29*, 2006 Wayland portionate to the amount to Hastings Church Senters 10:00 a.m. Wekume In Dowth* keto} be hauled out. 216 N. Main 1510 N. Broadway ( <mcrrw>Hnnal (Tuinh W<urr af Orrwwwai^ ike WerirW The commission agreed 792-0515 110 S Mxm. Vermont * ilk 945-2192 on ten years for the PMR ......... ............................ .Pinrakf* ( hurch Service* lfr.00 a.m. ' mi a m. MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED American lzpon/NA*hvilk Lx* permit as reasonable. Mrthndkl ( hurrh Bujak moved to table the ....................................... .Pincike* 6:34 t-m. to 5:34 pm Wilk ina N Ma Band Boston request; Warner supported, VtnwmtvHk RiMr Church ................................ .Art* A ( raft* VcnmwWvilk 250 M Ma and the motion passed unan­ 10:00 a.m. Io ’:40 pan. Mapk*<nnj School imously. Flea Market (Nor Mapk Marwr) Sundav Afternoon Special 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m In its only other business 6 Hour* of Ride* $13 00 ............. Mapk Valiev Jaw Band 10-00 a.m. Io ll:00aj«. of the evening, the commis­ Director Dennis Vandcrhccff 11:30 a-m. to 12:31 p.m---------------- Willow Skye Robirwon sion tabled a rev ised contract 11:40 ............................................................. Children *1 Parade 12:34 p.m. Io 1:00 p.m ...link Mb* Mapk Prince** Talent zoning offer from FMJ Theme ’ TV Bit ThrnSuprr Bo*l. Ori-ipri am/ Svrap Caledonia High School Chairmtn Eur* * Mary Faher I 00 p.m------------------------ __.__lntmdiKr Qwwi * Court Properties, which is pursuing L4K ■* Arm Wrestling Pnxntation o( Queen and (tort permission to build a facility Varsity Track Ommwmi Cjaff Hatfttr CnmwiRt rf »» b? Q**» IWanirtk Tnta. for a company specializing is J SfWHawrf My Mr to A IIJAaja. ................................. Map* '»*' Hifh Scfcoot(Mr the rental of construction Taient W inner* Caledonia senior Kayla Dvcctnr Ryan R*Min Ugg Tos*. Other (tame* Wilson won all four of her events equipment. •6 Chairman Merk Martin .......................... Gkw Erin Bagpipe Band O-K Gold rown during Thursdays 12:00 un. Zylstra said, Conference dual at Hastings, placing first in the *on9 ........................................ Da* id Dickennu (township attorney Jim llJ0p.ni. jump, the 100-meter hurdles, the 300-meter hurdles. ........................................ Grand Parade Brown) says this is an offer, 2:00 p.m. •• and as a member of the Scots' 1600-meter relay team Grand Manhak. Veteran* not an agreement. ” 4£--------- -— LAMBING She set a record for a Caledonia senior in the long h: Pmt 9122 KmtrKm l^ewi BUNF1ILO Warner commented. “Not Pared* Thtm* - Wapk Sera^/f^ 4 Fmh Troditw* jump by sailing 15 feet 113/4 inches____________ e* having read it. I don’t feel Pared* Oitneu: Doh A Ijm Wabonr I ■“ Mi ■ ■■ I rrwiuiwn POTTtRVIU.1 111 N. Main St comfortable in acting on it. The 4695 Middleville Rd. ............................. Bitgood Brother* 3je pjR. to |M«- ... NASHVILLE I CHARLOTTE 1 Nashville, Ml Duane Gunnink. Planning . Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull Lynn Denton m-3?, Middieviiie, mi 5:04 p.m. FnBo^mt’ Derby H Commissioner, moved to 1 •800-443-5253 517-852-2005 l ittk Mto Mapk Sirup Pageant 544 pun. i Open Haw i . Agency table the FMJ offer until the Chairman Kafh;e Pert? rntuooo MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE next meeting. Mike Kelly, ....Specto-S13/4lir*.afridei planning commissioner, sec­ Fa rtorroix — y~» iwX 0^. (517) 72^0394. (517) 72fr4»70 > U, (517) 72frX»59 onded the motion and it car­ . 77m» Producers take pride in bringing you Pure Maple Syrup A Maple Products. ~] | INSURANCE ried unanimously. ing plan and an irrevocable order of credit from Kent ank Commerce Bank for Vermeulen &. Associates wtt received in the amount of $50,000. The deadline for filing the application for the new PMR is apccificd in the court order as Sept. 30, 2005. Vermeulen filed the application on .Nov. 21.2005. Vermeulen indicated in December he was disap­ pointed that the township was not processing his appli­ cation for renewal. Township Clerk Lynn DeMann noted Vermeulen owed the town­ ship about $30,000 and until that was paid, the permit application would not go for­ ward. discussions Further occurred. and Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison confirmed township policy required the payment of the amount owed the township On January 19. 2006. Zylstra confirmed that no mining can occur at the site until the township has been paid in full. In addition to the vast cor­ respondence generated by the township and its legal counsel, there also was a let­ ter to a Vermeulen silent partner, Arnold Morrcn. dated Feb. I. 2006. and signed by Rusticus. It detaild the chronology of events. He also supplied documentation requested by Morrcn. Morren and Rusticus met on Feb. 6. when Morren told him Vermeulen did not agree with the information, partic­ ularly about the amount owed to the township. Zylstra advised Rusticus to cease any discussions with Morren and Vermeulen and to turn the matter over to Leisman. Two checks were received Feb. 20 from Vermeulen in the amounts of $25,932.81 for money owed the town­ ship and $3,000 for the escrow account required to cover expenses in processing the new PMR application. The township began pro­ the application. cessin ZyIstra placed it on an agen­ da for a March 6 meeting and all of the information was forwarded to Leisman in preparation for the hearing •< before the Planning Commission April 17. It is against this back­ ground that the hearing took place. Commission Planning Chairman Archie Warner asked. “The issues of fencing and slopes r’ Doug Vermeulen, replied. “It is sloped at four-in-one and seeded There is orange •w high-visibility fence. In reply to a question. Rusticus answered. The site was compliant at late sum­ mer.” Walter Bujak. Planning Commission member and township trustee, asked, “How does consent agree­ ment affect PMR renewal?” Kraker responded, “Renew existing —that was subject to consent order. Add 15 acres in the new PMR Leisman explained. "The consent judgment ends The judgment can be extended, rczoning, a PMR permit —all require (he tow nship board to approve. The judgment mim ics the PMR permit. The bot­ tom part can be decided independently (the additional 15 acres).” Warner asked. “Docs it have to be done now?” “No.” responded Leisman. Kraker commented. “We do want the bottom—the part at the north It makes sense to re/one now so everyone understands what will happen to (hat piece.*’ Hujak again: “Buffer from cement crushing—that will s Village Players to meet May 7 0 •• Call 945-9554 for Middleville classified ads 4th-grader on honor roll ACKERSON •• MapCe Syrup Festival iw; J ill Athlete of the week 0!w ID Hcujla WlIami * efi >14 rer to T (R •• 2 4 7 Jf !>• 0' of > farm burcmj 08629100 ^4 FAAM BUREAU L*t • *ARM MRtAM OfWCAAL FAAM tunCAU NVTUM - l.-^ ----------------- --------- r 1 �- c « Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 * From Our Readers I Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Caledonia Township urban sprawl victim Yonker has a solid grasp of the issues To the editor: V After attending the April 17 Planning Commission meeting, my conclusion is, farm preservation west of M-37 is fighting for its life! The Planning Commission is reviewing the future zoning status of land use in Caledonia Township, which in turn affects the density of homes in the area. There is a good chance rural preservation, which brought many of us to Caledonia, will be a thing of the past. A suggested, revised, township zoning map has already been put forth showing some changes mostly west of M-37. The question is, How far will this go? Many of us moved to Caledonia Township to escape urban sprawl in and Kentwood Grand Rapids, in order to send children to a fine school sys­ tem and live in a rural area. Our terrific school system would be a real casualty if Caledonia Township were required to add schools to accommodate a large unre­ stricted population such as we have seen happen in Kentwood. Zoning which accommo­ dates developers rather than Li at the consequences •It looking of a high-density popula­ tion, only continues a cycle of families seeking better living conditions elsewhere. It would be a shame to see families someday leaving •!• urban sprawl in Caledonia Township for better living conditions elsewhere. The township has worked hard to make developers carry the costs toward upgrading the infrastructure along with development. Unfortunately, once the money is pocketed, devel­ opers rarely look back at the of consequences their actions. There is a strong effort going on to influence the Caledonia Township Planning Commission to change the face and future of Caledonia. The Planning Commission is having open workshops every first and third Monday of the month, which have proposed changes to the master plan and zoning. Your opinion is impor­ tant! Make an effort to attend the workshops that are going on now. There is a lot at stake affecting not only the future of Caledonia Township, but also how rezoning will influence the townships around us. The Planning Commission will set stan­ dards based on interest and respond to public demand. It appears the strongest response has only been from •It the farm preservation group and developers, but not the public. Don’t leave yourself open to surprises. Dave Zelaya, Caledonia Township Yonker and Fish committed to Caledonia school children To the editor: Caledonia •It is a small com­ munity rich with fields of green pastures, woods; rivers, streams, pride and a blanket of su,•J£•!• rt to strive to maintain it against all odds. On Saturday mornings, the fixtures on the green fields are changing from black and white spots to the bright colors of the uniforms worn by our youth sports •It programs by the hundreds. It is the sure sign that the times and the landscape is chang­ ing! How are we doing? From my view, I question if our base is off a little. If my fam­ ily had lived here as long as many have, I don’t think I would want our political landscape to look like it •It does. My family moved here for the all of the same rea­ sons many did 10 years ago, and now have children at every level of education in Caledonia. •It I don’t like it! People who have made sacrifices and spent count­ less hours and a tireless com­ mitment to do their best for our community have been attacked and assaulted. I have no problem mentioning it when I don’t agree with someone. I, however, have always respected the person whom I don’t agree with, both personally and private­ ly! I always try to thank them for that commitment and sac­ rifice! Our Township Board has changed dramatically. The fuel that gave momentum to change that was based on slanderous attacks on our friends and neighbors who had given so much! Whether you agreed with them or not, you work hard, stay involved in our community and earn the leadership role! Our community again is faced with a decision some would like to base on attacks and assaults on our friends and neighbors •It within our •It school board election. I hope our community will rise to the occasion and not allow this to become a trend that cannot be stopped! If you want to truly preserve our community character, then be willing to stand up for it! Don’t allow for some to take a short cut at the expense of us all by disrespecting others and our community! There are enough strong leaders who love our com­ munity and have always demonstrated that love and commitment, who have been and tireless committed helpers with in our school for years and are passionate about our community, most •It importantly about our chil­ dren! Just say no to the slander­ ers' ;attacks for political gains and support the charac- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ter of those whom can show restraint, with respect for others and ones wise enough to know for themselves! This is the only example that will make our children strong and keep the community that we all want to enjoy and be proud of. Ken Yonker and Walt Fish are those tireless and com­ mitted helpers within our school for years! Don Miesen, Caledonia To the editor: I’m writing to the citizens of Caledonia to show my support for Ken Yonker who is running for re-election for the Caledonia School Board of Education. Ken has been a stabilizing force for the school board He though some very trying and embarrassing times for the Caledonia community. Growing up on the south­ east side of Grand Rapids in my early adult years, I always considered Caledonia the next Rockford as it con­ tinued to grow as people were looking for a good place to live and raise their children. My family moved away for several years and was excited when we had the opportunity to move back to the Grand Rapids area. The first two areas that we looked at to continue to raise our family were in Caledonia and Rockford. We ended up picking the Caledonia area because we had heard great •It things about the community and the school system. I have been very pleased with the education that our three children have received, but have also noticed that the schools have room for improvement to become a •Jt notch school district. It top benefits the whole communi­ ty to have strong leadership Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider an application by Donald Eerdmans to rezone parcels of land from the A, Agricultural District to the 1-1, Light Industrial District. Such land is commonly known as 5940 and 5960 68th Street and is legally described as follows: The part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 8, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as BEGINNING at the North 1/4 Corner of said Section; thence S00°H’14”E 1080.05 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4; thence S88°34’43"W 475.04 feet; thence N00°H’27”W 1080.05 feet; thence N88°34’43”E 475.11 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. Parcel is also subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 50 feet thereof, and also over the South 100 feet thereof, and also over the West 25 feet thereof. Contains 11.78 acres including 68th Street right of way, and That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 of said Section; thence S00°H’14”E 1080.05 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence S00°H’09”E 551.09 feet along the East line; thence S88°47’06"W 200.00 feet; thence N00°H’09”W 113.36 feet; thence N88°47’06”E 4.54 feet; thence N00°H'09"W 42.02 feet; thence S88°47’06”W 4.54 feet; thence N00oH’09”W 394.99 feet; thence N88°34’43”E 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress over the East 50 feet of the North 1080.05 feet of said Northwest 1/4. Also over the South 100 feet of the North 1080.05 feet of the East 200.00 feet of said Northwest 1/4. Contains 2.53 acres. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested rezon­ ing. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 25, 2006 May 8, 2006 06629286 a PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA F. 1^ $ I*.* <1 f -I# 'M > I 4 i Yonker stands for principles To the editor: I’m writing to express support for school board can­ didate Ken Yonker. jInn my opinion my opinion, Ken Yonker has demonstrated the ability to evaluate difficult issues involving school curriculum, facilities, and personnel and then make decisions that work best for our kids, our school budget, and our community. He has taken on the responsibility of board treasurer and worked to improve outdated finan­ cial management programs which served our school well in years past but no longer meet today’s more complex business requirements. In dealing with challeng­ ing personnel issues, Ken has always tried to find solutions that protect our students and school district; safeguard the rights of teachers, students, and administrators; and meet COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 15, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning at the board level. In watching the events of the last eight months and attending school board meet­ ings, Ken Yonker was the one who impressed me the most with understanding the issues at hand and dealing with them in a professional, business-like manner. It is of the utmost importance that we continue to have this type of strong leadership that doesn’t buckle to peer pres­ sure and can continue to move our schools in a posi­ tive direction. As a community it is our responsibility to put the strongest possible leadership in place at the school board to make sure that our kids are the top priority and that peo­ ple will continue to want to come and live in our commu­ nity. If our school board con­ tinues to bring a negative reputation to folks looking to move into the Grand Rapids area, it will not only hurt our children, but it will also hurt our property values and serv­ ices that the tax revenues generate. I believe Ken Yonker understands these delicate issues and understands what it will take to move the school .•It board forward. •It Eric O’Brien, Caledonia • Lt Walt Fish best choice for Caledonia children Dear editor, Walt Fish is an excellent choice for the Caledonia School Board seat in the May 2 election. I have worked with Walt for many years in our school system. Walt is honest, forth­ right, fair and a very good listener. He researches ques­ tions and gives sincere answers. Walt is a huge advocate for children, and a person who can be trusted to do what is right. Walt Fish is involved at many levels in our school district. He is a parent, mar­ ried to a teacher (in another district); he has been president of a PTO and has been on various strategic and planning committees at the dis- trict level. Walt a is Key Communicator, legislative liaison, and works on school issues at the state level. He understands school finance, school technology, state mandates, and school cur­ riculum. He is well versed in areas that our school board will benefit from. Walt Fish has the integriintelligence, and an understanding of school issues that is mandatory for a school board candidate. He has my vote. Please give this election some deep thought. Vote for Walt Fish, the choice for our children. Suzanne Knight, Caledonia our community’s standard for fairness and due process. Please show your support for someone who can make difficult decisions while still applying the golden rule. I encourage you to vote for Ken Yonker for Caledonia school board on Tuesday, May 2. Amy Waldmiller, Dutton i 1 ii Older grave 80.11 sites deserve care, too To the editor: Ml . We have lived in this are for almost 40 years and we enjoy the area very much, but there is one problem we see repeated every year. Every year we observe how well the Thornapple Township - Mt. Hope Cemetery is cared for. My question is: Why aren’t the very old grave sites cared for as well as the other sites? I understand these old grave sites, in the hill area, are those of the people who were the early settlers. Shouldn’t we, out of respect for them, care for their grave sites well too? Jane E. Rudd, Middleville h fib Lk: III i rB • Ul • ■* I H C'UI •S is s. • % �1 The Sun and News, Middleville. April 25, 2006/ Page 17 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues £ ‘The rest of the story’ needed on gambling issue 1 I'm not against gambling, I play the lottery every week and yes my bar does sell Keno which helps me meet my $7000.00 a week payroll andy my Unemployment taxes, Property taxes, Personal Property taxes. Single Business Tax, State Income Taxes and other bills. 23 is Enough consists of good people and we do have different reasons for being members. My reason is simple. Fair Competition. The Gun Lake casino won't have to pay Property taxes, Personal Property taxes, Single Business tax. Sales or All tobacco. Use Taxes. To the Editor: 4 *(3*^ sS8 Sf '‘kNNjl s XS This letter is in reply to a letter written by Jason Palmer, April 11, 2006 con­ cerning 23 is Enough: To paraphrase Paul Harvey, now for the rest of the story. I don't appreciate hypocritical people either but 1 do appreciate people who get their story straight. I don't know Mr. Palmer but I do know my "empire" and My the world it rules, "empire" consists of a blue apron and a tray which I use to bus my tables. If you know me, then you have seen me at my restaurant working for the past 35 years. liquor and gasoline sold on tribal land is free from Federal and State Excise Taxes. I have nothing personally against the Gun Lake Tribe but like them I'm sticking up for my family and my busi­ ness. I can see the free food bars now used to entice cus­ tomers with crab legs and lobster. If they would agree to pay all the above taxes then we would have fair competition. I have worked 35 years with 3 vacations and have paid taxes which have helped the city of Wyoming and our state. I have sarted a donors 7^ w ;:s 1 V'. Ih* 14*0 I Vz < i. jf if - II* a < *4^’ ...J Jt.y, J'.l ' ■> s i »^its not I • * — ? - ... K J'll ■■■I . 1j i ♦ .• Jg. J £3 fund with the Grand Rapids Foundation that is giving to charitable causes to help less fortunate people. I'm not a I’m hypocritical person. Tommy Brann, a business owner and often a busboy who wants fair competition. Tommy Brann Wyoming, MI PUBLIC NOTICE Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville in collaboration with the Barry Count)’ Road Commission will be holding informal meetings regarding a proposed road/bridge project. The proposed project includes - CONSTRUCTION OF FINKBEINER AND CRANE ROADS BETWEEN PATTERSON AND WHITNEYVILLE ROADS AS WELL AS A NEW BRIDGE OVER THE THORNAPPLE RIVER BETWEEN M-37 AND WHITNEYVILLE ROAD These informational meetings will be provided to assist the public in understanding the scope of the proposed project including the proj­ ect history, location, limits, funding, and other background information. A schedule of upcoming preliminary public hearings will also be made available at these informational meetings or by contacting one IRVING of the agencies below. TOWNSHIP Synopsis Irving Township Regular Meeting April 12, 2006 All board members present. Several guests present. Fire, Commissioners, Cemetery and Library reports given. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Approved bills to be paid. Interviewed candidates for supervisor-tabled until next meet­ ing. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk 06629170 Attested to by: Kathee Pierce, Supervisor INFORMATIONAL MEETING #1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. and INFORMATIONAL MEETING #2 SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2006 - 10:00 A.M. BOTH MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT THORNAPPLE KELLOGG H.S. AUDITORIUM (Park in West Lot off Green Lake Rd. - Middleville. Ml) Thornapple Township Village ot Middleville 200 E. Main Street 100 E. Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-7202 269-795-3385 Barr)’ County Road Commission 1725 W. M-43 Hwy - PO Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3449 06628875 J O■ ) ELECTION NOTICE 5 \ •• »v* * Ji THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP kflX 'Hill THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS /bi .1 lil I 1 •b h ;i / • M" •V, to I '’Wcl K * ofc- ( lit DflG •if TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Thornapple Township, Thornapple-Kellogg Schools, Caledonia Community Schools, notice is hereby given that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 for the purpose of: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP I I. -MS re.*5*? 11! Caledonia lacrosse team wins home opener vs. EK • 1* HE fa !«•«»* .U The Caledonia boys’ lacrosse team celebrates its 6-5 win over East Kentwood in its first home contest, last Friday. The Caledonia boys will be in action again next Monday at 6 p.m. at the Emmons Lake Elementary School. 1 If Call 945-9554 anytim e to place your Sun & News I ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! Meeting Minutes The minutes for the April 5,2006 Charter Township Board ot Trustees Meeting which was approved on April 19th, is posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatown- ship.org. __________________ 06629289 I* T Fl '&• - "'fi A I rouMoroiAM s i PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville, Department of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 7:30 AM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 and will continue throughout the week until comcom­ pleted. Village water customers may experience somejJiscolsome discol­ oration, and or pressure difference while this regular mainte­ nance is being accomplished. Usually letting the tap run for a few minutes will clear up any discoloration. The water remains potable during this process. If you have any questionsjegardquestions regard­ ing this operation, contact the Department of Public Works at 795-2094. Village staff appreciates your patience in our endeavendeav­ or to bring you the highest quality water possible. Mary Jean Havenaar Village of Middleville Clerk in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by one and one-half mills ($1.50 per $1000 of taxable value) upon taxable real and personal property within property within Thornapple Township for a period of three years (2006 through 2008, inclusive), for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency services and funding the pur­ chase of fire and emergency equipment, and shall the Township levy such millage for these purposes, there there­ Iby raising in the first year an estimated $330,000? (To the extent required by law. a portion of the tax levy would be'captured and disbursed to the Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority.) - THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS Electing candidates to the following offices: Member of the Board of Education - two vacancies (four-year terms expiring 06/30/2010) CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Electing candidates to the following office: Member of the Board of Education - two vacancies (four-year terms expiring 06/30/2010) And J___ ______________________ Z PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY - This proposal will allow the school district to continue to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES rl * EMERGENCY SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL - Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes with­ 8 o CD U o levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural propprop­ erty required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limita­ tion on the toe amount of toes taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom Principal principal res­ idence and qualified in Caledonia Caledonia Community Schools, Kent, Allegan idence and qualified agricultural agricultural property property as as defined defined by by law, law, in and Barry Counties. Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2006 to°2010, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the rev­ enue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2006 is approximately $10,222,141 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2005 to levy)? Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM Polling Place Locations: Precinct 1 For residents west of M-37. excluding the Village of Middleville Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building - 128 High Street - Middleville Precinct 2 For residents east of M-37. excluding the Village of Middleville Thornapple Township Hall - 200 East Main Street - Middleville Precinct 3 For residents of the Village of Middleville Village of Middleville Hall - 100 East Main Street - Middleville •• Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the May 02. 2006 Election by mail or in person may submit an AV application by 2:00 PM, April 29. 2006 Our office will be open on April 29, 2006 from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the May 02, 2006 Election may vote in person in the Clerk’s office from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, May 01, 2006. 06629222 Susan J. Vlietstra - Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E. Main Street - Middleville, Michigan 49333 269-795-7202 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville, April 25, 2006 I Health Dept, urges safety in preparing and serving food Whether it is a service group, a company potluck, a family reunion, or a tempo­ rary food event open to the public; no one expects to get sick from the food they eat, or to make someone sick from food they prepare. Unfortunately the reality is that foodborne illnesses occur more often than one would think. In the United States alone, it has been esti­ mated that as many as 76,000,000 people each year suffer from a food-related ill­ ness. In most cases symp­ toms are mild and a full recovery can be expected within one to five days, but for others it can be a life threatening experience. In the United States, it is estimated that as many as 5,000 people die each year due to food-related illnesses from contaminated and/or temperature abused poten­ tially hazardous foods. With a growing number of microorganisms i'(germs) becoming more drug-resist­ ant to prescribed antibiotics, and with the appearance of more powerful germs, like “super bugs" on the horizon, it is more important than ever that we give careful attention and apply the use of good food safety principles to the foods we serve and/or eat. Below are the seven princi­ ples of food safety that will help ensure food safety. • Principle 1: Keep it n healthy. When sick stay out gloves are commonly used alternatives to manually han­ dling thoroughly washed with a soap detergent, and sanitized with a bleach and water solution (1 bottle cap of bleach for every gallon of water) in between uses. of the kitchen. Anyone with flu-like symptoms, a head cold, or suffering from severe nasal allergies should not be preparing food for others. Furthermore, anyone with a known contagious disease that can be passed through food or onto a food contact surface should altogether avoid preparing, handling, or serving food to others. • Principle 2: Keep it clean. Personal hygiene and food safety go hand in hand. Hand washing is the single most important hygienic practice anyone can do in minimizing a food-related ill­ ness. Proper hand washing includes: Wetting your hands. Lathering with soap (20 seconds), Rinsing with clean water, and DryingL your hands with a clean single-use paper towel. • Principle 4: Keep in hot and keep it cold. When it • • *|X '•X FISH who swims to the top for the Caledonia School Board Election 'p WALTER FISH »'z • " vote When voting for X«Z • •A /X I • • • 7 V '•X ' • • • On May 2nd Vote WALTER FISH • • • Caledonia School Board for I Io • • /X •• I foods, which require no fur­ ther assembly or cooking (some examples of such nonpotentially hazardous foods would include: hot bever­ ages, donuts, pasteurized fruit juice, pre-packaged chips, candy, canned/bottled pop, whole uncut fruit, etc.) Any event serving food prepared off-site by a licensed food service estab­ lishment or caterer (an employee of the licensed food establishment must remain on-site to oversee the service of the meal), on-site special transitory food unit, or on-site mobile food unit. What types of events require a temporary food license? Any event open to the public that is serving either potentially hazardous foods, or foods that require further preparation, assem­ bly, or cooking prior to con­ sumption. (Some examples would include: a business grand opening giving away hot dogs; a carnival wagon serving popcorn, cotton . candy, caramel apples, and/or fresh squeezed lemon­ ade: a chili cook-off contest sponsored by a grocery store, a holiday or town festival sponsored by a local cham­ bers of commerce, etc.) Any event open to the pub­ lic that is serving food pre­ pared either on-site or pre­ pared off-site and then reheated or further handled on-site prior to consumption. (Some examples would include: A church fund-rais­ ing event where all the food is prepared on-site, a school concession stand purchasing and reselling pizza from a local restaurant, a licensed restaurant preparing food at a remote serving site). If you have an upcoming event involving food service, and have additional questions about food safety or licensing requirements, please contact the Environmental Health Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department for guidance and assistance, (269) 945-9516. if. /J .Ji t* • $ fZ Y; <-• zx . • • ZZ'f zz Parker played well in the net and the defense worked hard to keep the game score­ less for the first twenty min­ utes. Caledonia scored first when Victory centered to Bigger whose header found Morgan Warner at the far •it post. Morgan scored to make it 1-0 on the Scot’s first shot at goal. It didn’t take long for South to answer. The Sailors scored off a throw in and it was 1-1 at half-time. Just two and a half min­ utes into the second half, South scored again to make it 2-1 Sailors. A little over 10 minutes later they put in the a r;* ■■ r. A $ J 1 final goal of the game. Caledonia had a number of opportunities, but South Christian's defense was up to every challenge. Maddie Zych played exceptionally well for Caledonia, and Victory, Cavanaugh, Oberlin and Warner also had good efforts. The Scots continue the conference this season Wednesday at home against Hamilton. That’s the team’s only contest until a trip to Byron Center May 1. The varsity game with Hamilton is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Scots on win streak as Gold opens play The Scots took two games from a good Traverse City West team on Saturday Caledonia’s varsity boys’ baseball team won game one 8-2 then scored a 9-5 win in the second contest. Matt Zylstra pitched six shutout innings in the first game to pick up the win. Logan Burrows got the win with five strong innings in the second game. The offense had 22 base hits on the day. Kirk Weiss, Dan Spitzley, Dan Jennings, Chad Burrows, Logan Burrows, Aaron Englebert and Kevin Coolman all had multiple hits on the day. The Scots had won three in a row heading into Monday night’s O-K Gold Conference opener against South Christian. Caledonia topped Northview last Wednesday 6-3. Rob Hamly pitched five innings, got the win and drove in the winning run. Zylstra came in and pitched two strong innings to earn the save. Logan Burrows hit a home run for the second game in a row. Weiss had two hits and two stolen bases. Nolan Luyk had a huge pinch hit at bat to help the Scots take the lead. Caledonia will be at Wayland this Wednesday, then travel to Mattawan for a double header on Saturday. Next Monday, the Scots will be on the road again to face Byron Center. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-699-879-7065 jW - Caledonia split Gold games with the Sailors and Saxons »/ Y *0 •!• comes to potentially haz­ ardous food (food that can support the growth of bacteria) it is essential that the food be kept out of the dan­ ger zone (41 to 140 degrees F.). Food found or kept in the danger zone for more than two hours should be quickly chilled down to refrigeration temperature and when in doubt throw it out. • Principle 5: Keep it four days or less. Potentially hazardous “leftover” foods kept in the refrigerator (maximum of 45 degrees F) should be • Principle 3: Keep it sep­ thrown out after four days. arate. When it comes to • Principle 6: Keep it cov­ cross-contamination, raw ered. Foods being displayed meat products and ready-to- outside for consumption eat foods don't mix. When should be kept covered from refrigerated or kept on ice, all both the natural elements, raw meats need to be kept like insects, and from the below and/or separate from potential exposure of some­ •it: any ready-to-eat f tien :d items, one sneezing or coughing Furthermore, when it onto the food. comes to ready-to-eat foods • Principle 7: Keep it (foods that are not going to safe. In culmination to the six be washed or cooked again principles mentioned, the last before consumption) it is and by far the most impor­ important to avoid manual tant critical control measure Playing the third of nine contact with the food as in food safety begins and consecutive O-K Gold •It much as possible. The uses of ends with you. Your applica­ Conference matches, the utensils, and/or single-use tion and attitude toward these Fighting Scots won their sec­ ond conference game Wednesday at Hastings 1-0. In a very physical game, Lindsey Woodcock received a nice feed from Jenna Yj r Bigger, and put a shot just under the cross bar to give • her team a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute. & It was the second game in a row where the Fighting Scots scored on their first attempt of the night. That was the end of the scoring, but not the shooting. Caledonia created a number j of good opportunities over . • the rest of the game, and put • 13 more shots on the Saxon * > Walter Fish, you net. Hastings defenders and for: goalkeeper made a number of nice plays to keep the • Education: Walt believes education is a life long Saxons within striking disinvestment with continual learning. tance. ; Caledonia only allowed • Fiscal responsibility: Walt understands schools • two real strong shot attempts, that were handled by keeper need to be responsible with the taxpayers money I Taryn Katlin Parker. z •. Oberlin, Shannon Lenartz, • Technology: Walt will bring his career knowledge of Chelsea Yondo, and Maddie Zych continued their strong technology into the schools. play along the back line, 7 • which has earned the Scots • Conflict resolution: Walt is a good listener and four shut-outs so far this seaevaluates all of the issues before deciding upon the ' son. y Brandi Victory had a best solution. strong game despite having to work through a lot of contact. Also playing well for Caledonia were Kelly Cavanaugh, Lindsay Marks, A • Chelsea Denton and Bigger. The Scots couldn’t shut out, or shut down South Christian last Monday. Caledonia suffered its first loss of the conference season, at home 3-1. South was crisp from the Paid for by the Walt Fish for School Board Committee i opening kickoff and pres3120 92nd St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 f sured the Scots for much of • the night. There's only one — basic and sound principles in food safety is what can make the crucial difference between others having an enjoyable meal experience or quite possibly a memorable food illness nightmare, ulti­ mately the responsibility rests in your hands. If you or someone you know is planning an event where food will be served please contact the Environmental Health Division to determine licens­ ing requirements, Some examples of events where licensure is now required are: A charitable, religious, fra­ ternal, or other nonprofit organization operating a home-prepared baked goods sale or serving only homeprepared food in connection with its meetings or as part of a fund-raising event. (Some examples would include: church potlucks, service club membership and family din­ ners, and non-profit organi­ zation bake sales.) Any event serving only non-potentially hazardous l �I The Sun and News. Middleville, April 25, 2006/ Page 19 I Secretary of State wants residents to be the 'eyes and ears’ of Michigan waters Coast Guard promises vigilance Secretary Land, U 1 vC w Secretary of State Terri Guard Sector Sault Ste. the Department of State, Lynn Land announced that Marie are championing the Coast Guard Auxiliary and boaters and others can take a campaign to promote greater U.S. Power Squadrons. The America's Waterway stand in protecting Michigan safety throughout the Great Watch brochure provides waterways by reporting sus­ Lakes. “Area residents are the guidelines for identifying picious activity as part of th» America's Waterway Watch best sources for identifying suspect or unusual behaviors campaign. Complete infor­ suspicious or unusual behav­ or activity, along with procedures. mation is included with the ior around their hometown reporting 250XXX) watercraft registra­ waterways.” said Land, who Residents are asked to tion renewal notices mailed oversees the titling and regis­ report: • Unattended vessels or tration of nearly I million at the start of March. The America’s Waterway watercraft. “They are famil­ vehicles in unusual locations Watch campaign encourages iar with the rhythms of their such as near bridges, tunnels residents to become the marine communities and or overpasses, or by com­ “eyes and ears" of the coun­ know when something is out mercial areas or services like •It sus­ ports, fuel docks, cruise try by watching over costs, of place. By reporting bridges, tunnels, ports, ships pect behavior to authorities, ships or marinas. • Lights flashing between and other water-related everyone can help do their Capt. part to protect this wonderful boats. resources. 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The Trojans had 14 hits, and scored ten runs, in a 103 win over the Panthers. Brittany Steensma was 3for-4 for the Trojans, and Stephanie Lukas, Meagan Bishop, Anna Enslen, and Kate McCarty had two hits each for TK in the win. Steensma was solid on the mound for the Trojans, strik­ ing out four and walking two while allowing just five hits. The Trojans also had a solid pitching performance in game one, but it wasn’t enough for TK to top the Lakewood Vikings. Bishop allowed just three hits, but Lakewood came away with a 4-1 victory. Bishop had eight strike outs and two walks on her record. “Steensma and Bishop are pitching well, right now, keeping the hitters off-bal­ ance,” said TK head coach Rich Palmer. “If the defense tightens up, we should start to play competitive softball.” Christina Kunde came in to score for the Trojans in the first inning on a Lakewood JIM throwing error, but that was all the offense TK could fl muster. The Trojans had four hits and six walks, stranding nine runners on base. In both ■!• the sixth and seventh inning TK had the bases loaded, and couldn’t push a run in. Lakewood would likely trade its Barry County Invitational championship from Saturday to get their teammate back. The Viking girls were passing around the softball shortstop Lindzy Curry had in her glove when she put a tag on a Thomapple Kellogg base runner. The Trojan run­ ner slid into her leg as she tried to make a tag at second base, breaking her tibia and fibula, ending her season. The plan was to have every member of the team sign the ball and take it to her, along with her tournament championship medal. The Vikings added the medal to the gift package with a 3-0 win over the host Hastings Saxons in the championship game. Stevie Spetoskey picked up both wins on the mound for Lakewood. Spetoskey faced the mini­ mum number of batters in the first four innings, and Hastings didn’t have a run­ ner reach second base until the bottom of the seventh. Lakewood played small­ ball to score single runs in the first, second, and third innings against the Saxons. Vai Huisman doubled in a run, after Briana Bosworth opened the championship game with a single then moved to second on a sacri­ fice by Melanie Forman. Rachel Tryon scored after getting hit by a pitch to lead off the second inning, and Huisman reached on an error with one out in the third and was knocked home by Spetoskey. TK was 0-4 in a pair of double headers to start last week. Northview topped the Trojans 17-4 and 10-0 on Friday, and Otsego got the best of TK 13-7 and 7-1 Monday aftem n. The Trojans were headed back to Hastings on Monday afternoon for the O-K Gold Conference opener with the Saxons. Wednesday the Trojans host Byron Center and Friday they host Hamilton for single games in the Gold. •re ws w Have a I I ■• I *3 II I Printing Ml W' ‘A* Ar*"►- ifeft ■ -I '■ I 1I I -•'-■fl-fl X W Zl I 'ii fib I ■■ I II M M I I I - Need? Is T ^<-7— * Graphics •t- ^7^ - ‘c .1 ’ . — • ~ ** * by Brett Bremer meter intermediate hurdles in 42.07. Ryan Burgdorf won the 100-meter dash (11.61) and the 200-meter dash (23.01) for Hastings, and was also a part of the Saxons’ winning teams in the 400- and 800meter relay races. Caledonia’s girls won 9839, winning every event Thursday. Kayla Wilson won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.45, the 300-meter hurdles in 49.89, the long jump at 1511.75, and was a part of Caledonia’s championship 1600-meter relay team in 4:29.39 with Cari Butcher, Andrea Schedlbauer, and Kendal Grant. Leslie Curtis took three individual events for Caledonia, winning the discus with a throw of 104-2, the shot put at 35-6, and clearing 5-0 in the high jump. The only field event not won by Curtis or Wilson was won by the Scots’ Cook, whp cleared 7-6 in the pole vault. Watson won the 100 in 14.09 seconds, Stephanie Packer the. 200 in 28.76, Butcher the 400 in 1:04.69, and Schedlbauer the 800 in 2:27.93. Stephanie Rossman took the 1600 in 5:49.35 and Kendra Ross the 3200 in 12:00.87. Caledonia won the 3200meter relay in 11:32.39, the 800-meter relay in 1:56.03, and the 400-meter relay in 55.06 seconds, On Tuesday, the Caledonia boys had a bigger win than the girls’ from Thursday, 102-35, but didn’t score the first-place sweep of the South Christian Sailors. South’s Matt Bakker won the 100, the 200, and the 400, but Caledonia’s boys won Sports Editor Caledonia's varsity boys’ track and field team improved to 3-0 in the O-K Gold Conference with wins over Hastings and South Christian last week. Both the Caledonia boys and girls scored more than a 90 points at Hastings on Thursday afternoon. It marked the first time in three meets that the Fighting Scots didn’t sweep their way to victory in all five of the field events. Hastings’ Eric Gillespie took the discus for his team, tossing it 144 feet 10 inches. That was the only field event the host Saxons would win however, in a 91-46 Fighting Scot victory. Ken Echtinaw won the shot put with a throw of 526, Thomas Spitzley the long jump at 19-9, Mike Gless the ■re pole vault by clearing 6-11, and Jake Taylor the high jump at 6-0. The distance races and hurdles belonged the Fighting Scots as well. Brian Wilder, Joel Green, Luke Taylor, and Justin Kucharczyk started things off by winning the 3200meter relay in 8:39.38. Kucharczyk won the 3200 in 10:23.41, Luke Taylor the 1600 4:48.29, and Wilder the 800 in 2:07.28. In the 1600-meter run, Wilder and Luke Taylor teamed with Tom Fifer and Andrew Schaibly for victory in 3:25.99. Fifer also won the 400-meter run with a time of 54.09 seconds. -----Brian Bailey and Steve Velting combined to win the hurdle events for the Scots. ailey won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.95 sec­ onds and Velting the 300- •re •re everything else. Echtinaw and Spitzley each won two field events. Echtinaw took the shot put at 50-1 and the discus at 126-9. Spitzley won the high jump at 6-2 and the long jump at 20-3. Gless won the pole •!• vault by clearing 11-6. Velting won both hurdle races, taking the 110-meter event in 15.98 and the 300 in 43.32. He was the only Scot to win two individual races on the track. Luke Taylor took the 3200 in 10:33.50, Kucharczyk the 1600 in 4:46.31, and Wilder the 800 in 2:06.31. In the relays, the Scots took the 400 in 46.32, the 800 in 1:37.43, the 1600 in 3:39.73, and the 3200 in 8:46.10. Caledonia's girls are 1-2 in the O-K Gold. Their sec­ ond loss came against South Christian, 87-50. 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We Have a Colorful Solution fl (616) 868-6751 13495 92nd St. SE, Alto s- tv i' £» i I Th i 1 •Jh �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006/ Page 23 Only Lowell slowed the TK ladies team last week SS w V s'!'' ® l\SS x ' i 2 A? Xi* s» < * ’•s *■!«s: S] * ft sl; s1,1 7^ A u.. ‘J J **»3h •• •a ’ i i- fa llh - Ml I 1 ..M EB k The Trojans bounced back in the O-K Gold Conference, by winning a pair of league contests against Hamilton and Byron Center. This were a bit tougher when the Trojans traveled to Lowell for a non-conference contest Friday afternoon however. “Lowell has a quality pro­ gram and we knew we would have to play smart and aggressive,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge after her team’s 2-0 loss to the Red Arrows. The Trojans did just that in the early going. Led by the of defense Heidi VanderHeide, Sam Reeder, Melissa Piets, Jess Johnson, Sam VanBemden, and Ellen Phillips TK held the Red Arrows in check during the first half The two teams fin­ ished the first 40 minutes in a 0-0 tie. “We are still working on getting the team to play consistently for 80 minutes, said Langridge. “However, their intensity and their drive perform well to has improved tremendously over the last couple of weeks.” It was certainly evident in the Trojans’ conference vic­ tories to start the week. The Trojans trailed 2-1 for much of the second half at Hamilton on Monday, but found a way to pull out a 3-2 overtime victory. With 13 minutes left in regulation, Ashleigh Lund stole the ball from the Hamilton defense and sent a pass to Sammy Hauschild, who got a shot off to tie the game at two. ta nt-1 AI AAA & a | nil i ■II, : I I -to. % J »- ** -w > u to * yI f ’x —* 1 Iw J > A > Br ' I jst ■^7T--: - A i. w ■ '<# '& ‘<5^ AX > V'4/ - - t r • -■<- ‘CT ''Si5 St I*. -* Kills ■- sc A z* z- <\i- y-' Fx** ■ . -- ■' s-'- 3* - t .- - - i s’ MB nr** *- 5 -K <- •-H s * 's^i VB > * ■ ; ■r* _ -■ <£r * <■ <r -_5L * -4 * A >4® - J* 7.’^* - s . ^3^-- % Thornapple Kellogg’s Ashleigh Lund heads the ball away from a pair of Byron Center attackers in the first half of her team’s 5-0 victory in Middleville on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This Thursday TK will travel Ki Sy Trojan defender Ellen Phillips pushes the ball up field in TK’s shut-out victory over Byron Center on Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) after with a goal of its own, then took the lead early in to Forest Hills Eastern, and next Monday the Trojans host South Snnth Christian Kristian for an O-K Gold contest. the second half on a TK mis­ cue. The TK defense of VanBemden, Johnson, Reeder, Piets, and Phillips pressure kept the on Hamilton in the second half, and senior goaltender Robbi Blain stopped 15 Hamilton shots over the course of the game. It only took six minutes for Courtney Smith to make a nice pass to Hauschild, who knocked it in for the first TK goal. Then three minutes later Celia Salmon controlled the ball in the middle of the field and sent a great pass to Lund who We can help! maneuvered around the Bulldog defense and scored a second TK goal. The game Join us Saturday, April 29th remained 2-0 at the half. I I A steal by Lund five min­ I from 8:00 am -12:00 pm for our I utes into the second half led I I to her scoring her second I I goal of the game. I Blood Drive is from 4PM - 8PM Smith got her first goal of I I Call to make an appointment to I the game, on a nice cross I donate @ 891-2994 and from Strumberger, J Hauschild assisted Molly * lid "T'n^ 9175 Cherry Valley Ste K Wilson on the final Trojan K Representatives will be goal. 891-2994 TK was scheduled for a te answer year Fitness www.solidimpactfitness.com I trip to Wayland on Monday. The game went into sud­ den death overtime, and the Trojans came out with deter­ mination. Just over two min­ utes into the overtime, Lund received a beautiful pass from Chelsey Strumberger and found the top right cor­ ner of the goal for the over­ time win. Lund had a foot in all three Trojan scores. She scored her team’s first goal early in the first half, work­ ing the ball through the Hawkeye defense on her own. Hamilton answered soon Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! 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Carolyn Schaner led the J r vj & _______ Fighting Scots, and the rest z of the league, in both events. Caledonia ’ s Carolyn Schaner watches a drive fly from the ninth tee at Broadmoor She fired a 42 on her team's home course Friday. Britni County Club on Friday afternoon during the third O-K Gold Conference jamboree of Gregory added a 44 for the the season. Schaner led the league with a 42 Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fighting Scots, Sara Leatherman 53, and Valerie second place with the tie- Schaner and Leatherman to teams. Chase 59. breaking score. Hamilton make a solid top three for the Macy Chamberlin shot a Caledonia finished with a was fourth with 213, fol­ Fighting Scots. 49 for the Trojans, Heather 198. Thornapple Kellogg lowed by Hastings 227 and “She's a freshman,” said Hawkins a 56, and Kelly and South Christian tied at Wayland 244. Caledonia head coach Gus Funk 56. 207, with the Trojans scoring Gregory li a s joined Wagner. “She’s our number South Christian was led by three, but she's been playing Sam Duthler and Emily -V like a two.” Atsma who each shot 50. Some of the league's other Kelsey VanNoord shot a 52 teams probably wouldn’t and Heidi Kuipers 55. mind having her as their The Trojans got a 60 from number one. She had the best Allison Whitney for their ®d s50 Off score at the league’s first fifth score, which was two Segment I starts May 8th jamboree. Gregory ’ s 44 tied strokes better than South's I segment I Segment II starts May 1st I her for the second best score Kelly Timmer. Classes held monthly in downtown Lake Odessa ] s5 Off of the day Friday with The standings were com­ Not to be combined with any other offers ’ ’ I segment ll Hamilton’s Cassie Sneller. pletely mismatched from the One coupon per person. Expires 6-1-06 Wayland's Jessica Dewit league's first jamboree, 11 shot a 45 and TK’s Caitlin when the teams gathered A MM Chamberlin a 46 to lead their again at Hastings County Club on Tuesday. Caledonia took the top spot with a 194, followed by South Christian 200, Hamilton 211, and Thornapple Kellogg 214. The Saxons jumped past Wayland into the fifth spot, r shooting a 232 to the Wildcats 242. Caledonia was the lone d team with three scores under 50, as Schaner led the way with a 43, Leatherman con­ SB .a tributed a 46, and Gregory a 49. Brittany Gibbons added a 56 for the Scots. Caitlin Chamberlin led TK with a 48. Hawkins shot a 52, Macy Chamberlin 55, and Whitney a 59. The Gold gets back together again at Orchard Hills in Wayland next Tuesday, then will be at Yankee Springs for the TK hosted on jamboree Thursday. The Fighting Scots will be busy this week, they were scheduled to be at the Forest Hills Northern Invitational •i : DURAon Monday, and will be at CUEE the Traverse City 50-Lbs. 5-Gallons Invitational this Friday and Saturday. TK will be at the Wayland Invitational this Only Only Saturday. • w. ’i—*. — ‘W ► • I .* i a * - r ■Lk ■ \ I’ - •-ft ■ - * L r v 31 < rtf’* 1 *s r * * ’i fc- - > > - p 1 9-~' -• * I f - ■ -. ** V f t. Mli »* < - 41 * ■ Sf^***3 %*■ -JF * % Thornapple Kellogg’s Macy Chamberlin finishes her follow through as she keeps her eyes on the ball on the first tee Friday at Broadmoor Country Club. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) *»-**.. <r- . - t I I - J* * a I . -7^7 -- A I 5; ^£2 -2^'' --J ■- Zj < fig -- ■ Vv ED'SBODYSHOP f ( / I Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Berryman knocks a ground ball and earns himself an RBI in the process that tied Saturday’s opener with Lakewood at 5-5 in the top of the sixth. Lakewood would come back to win 9-5 however. (Photo by Brett Bremer) J by Brett Bremer •I V} »■; x j ■K ■JI J i 1/ ■ 3l 1 1 ■ ■vf** -* - •’ • t ■4'1* F r ,1^ Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team pound­ ed on the host Hastings Saxons to finish third at the Barry County Invitational Saturday, but there were more important games ahead at the time. TK and Hastings were scheduled to open the O-K Gold Conference season afternoon Kdonday in Hastings. The Trojans topped the Saxons in the consolation game Saturday 11-8 in five innings. TK battled back from an early deficit, and then the Saxons nearly matched the Trojans’ come­ back. The combination of 11 TK hits and 12 walks were too much for the Saxons to over­ come. TK built an 11-5 lead in the top of the fifth, only to see the Saxons some back with three runs in the bottom half of the inning. Hastings had the bases loaded when the game ended. TK didn't get that quite as much heln from the help Lakewood Vikings in the first round of the tournament. Viking pitcher Brandon Tingley threw a complete came in Lakewood's 9-5 win. He allowed just four Trojan hits, while striking out three and walking one. Offensively, he led \ he Lakewood with a pair of hits and three RBI's. Mike Berryman, Nick Stark, Andrew Roy, and Anthony Lukas had the four Trojan hits. Berryman’s was a double to lead off the third inning, and he also had a pair of RBI’s. Lakewood pounded out 12 hits in the game, and rallied to break a 5-5 tie with four runs in the bottom of the sixth. A couple Viking errors let the Trojans tie the game in the top of the sixth. TK also had a couple defensive miscues in the bottom half of the inning to help Lakewood get back in front. Matt Schultz and Rowland also had two hits each for the Vikings. One tough inning cost Lakewood the championship game, Delton Kellogg won the tournament championship for the second year in a row by topping the Vikings 6-4, scoring all six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Panthers got four hits and four walks in the inning, after the Vikings had built a 3-0 lead. Brett Bissett, Kyle Purdum, and Chris Madill led off the inning with a double, a single, and a double for the Panthers. Lakewood starting pitcher Scott Schultz had allowed just one hit over the course of the first four innings. Jesse Martin and Tingley came in to close out the inning. The Vikings had runners on second and third in the top of the sixth, and loaded the bases in the seventh, but could manage just one more run. With two out, Schultz reached on a. walk then Rowland was hit by a pitch. 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TK will be home again in the Gold next Wednesday when Wayland comes to Middleville. r V 4 FOKTlAC AMERICAN REVOLUTION ONE Fwtl for the Sool BETTER 616-891-8151 I dievilla • www.gavinchevy.com 24/7 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8: Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat. 8 to 1 • SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8; Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. �Page 26/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 25, 2006 Scot football to be honored ITK girls beat up on Bulldogs as one of best in West Mich, after 1-point loss to Hamilton — May 26 will be the sixth month of anniversary Caledonia’s first ever high school football state championship, and honors and acco­ lades will still be rolling in. On Wednesday, May 24, the Fighting Scot varsity football team will be hon­ ored, with the Rockford var- sity football team, as the cohigh school teams of the year at the West Michigan Sports Awards (WMSA) ceremony. The WMSA is an annual fundraiser for the Michigan chapter of the March of Dimes. Awards are given to ath­ letes, coaches, teams, and by Brett Bremer administrators who are hon­ Sports Editor ored for their athletic excel­ Thomapple Kellogg's var­ lence. After a 7-2 regular season, sity girls' track and field the Caledonia varsity foot­ team will get another shot at ball team won five consecu- the Hamilton Hawkeyes, at tive play-off games by an the O-K Gold Conference average of more than 27 meet. • Hopefully when that time •It points to clinch the Division 3 state championship. The comes, the Trojans will be Fighting Scots defeated healthy. The Trojan girls however Haslett 27-6 for the title. The event will be held at hit a hiccup on Tuesday Noto’s Old World Italian when they fell by one point Hamilton. 69-68. Dining restaurant in I at Hamilton, Cascade. Individual tickets | Thornapple Kellogg’s girls had one more first-place fin ­ cost $50. The 12th Annual ball) and the following ish Tuesday, but couldn ’ t A silent auction and cock ­ Caledonia Football Mike information team name; cap­ Burrill Memorial Golf tain; captain’s address and tail reception will begin at 5 I make UP for the points tallied Outing will be held Friday, phone number; and three p.m. Diner begins at 7 p.m., by the Hawkeyes' second June 9, at Broadmoor Golf other team members’ names followed by a live auction and third place finishers. and awards ceremony. One rnore first place finish Course in Caledonia. to Tom Burrill at 8605 The evening will conclude could have earned the The four-person scramble Ridgebluff SW, Byron with this year's guest speak- Trojans the win as well, will begin with a shotgun Center MI, 49315. er, Michigan State I which makes the return sen­ Michigan start at 3 p.m. Sponsorships are avail­ ior Chaney Robinson made University women's basket ­ The cost is $240 per team able, Cal Zone Sponsorships to the line-up Thursday so ball coach P. Joanne and includes 18-holes of golf are available for $50, big for TK. McCallie. with a cart, a steak dinner Business Sponsorships for The Trojan girls bounced Those interested in obtain ­ following the golf outing, $50 or $100, and Corporate ing tickets, or helping sponI back from their loss to top lunch at the turn, hole prizes, Sponsorships which include sor a seat for one of the I Byron Center in Middleville, raffles, a skins game, prize golf for a team and a gift 79-53. Caledonia football players money, and other fun. package for $500. Gift dona­ Robinson opened her seamay contact Fighting Scot Teams can register by tions will also be accepted varsity football coach Tom I son in the O-K Gold by leadsending the $240 (checks for raffle and hole prizes. Burrill at (616) 891-8129 | ing a Trojan sweep of the payable to Caledonia foot400-meter dash, in 1 minute ext. 1110. All proceeds of the event I 1-27 seconds, about half a go to benefit the March of second faster than the time Dimes. ' I Hamilton used to take the event on their home track Screened, $12 / yd Delivered Tuesday. Nicole Raymond Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals for was second in 1:07.66 and Whitley Bremer third in Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap 1:08.47. & The Trojans also swept the high jump, with Alesha Ward and Alexa McClain 269-945-9554 or Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, both clearing 4 feet 8 inches Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton and Jenny Noffke clearing 41-800-879-7085 4. The sprints and the throws JF were all the Bulldogs were better than the Trojan girls in • v <1 on Thursday. TK won every event except the shot put, the discus/the 100-meter run, the 200-meter run, and the 400- and 800-meter relays. The Trojans controlled the 3 distance with events, Rebecca Winchester taking the 3200-meter run in 1 12:16.22, the 1600 in 4 5:24.21, and the 800-meters * in 2:40.65. Danielle Rosenberg won three individual events for TK, the long jump (14-7), the 100-meter hurdles (17.02 seconds) and the pole vault •t (8-0). Ashley VanderMeer took r ’ k sthe 300-meter low hurdles in MW • Pediatrics •Orthopedics 52.34 seconds. TK also won • Sports • Arthritis the 1600- and 3200-meter relay races. • ML 830 Laser • Pain Scot football golf outing will be June 9 BLACK TOP SOIL Call anytime Sun Hews classified ads Don’s Dozing • 269-795-7830 £ ▼— o> CXJ CD CD O Against Hamilton, Rebecca Winchester won three races for the Trojans, taking the 1600-meter run in 5:50.8, the 800-meter run in 2:34.7, but even her firstplace finish in the 3200meter run (11:51.72) wasn't enough for the Trojans to catch up to the Hamilton girls. Erica Peschel had a great day in the shot put for TK, setting a new Trojan record with her throw of 38 feet 1.5 inches. TK outscored the Hawkeyes by a point in the field events, with Kersta Gustafson winning the pole vault at 8-6 and Imari Engstrom taking the discus with a throw of 100-8. Winchester was the only individual to win on the track for TK, although the Trojans did win three of the four relays. Nicole Raymond, Emma Ordway, VanderMeer, and Rosenberg took the 800-meter relay in 1:54.2. Raymond, VanderMeer, and Rosenberg teamed up with Jessica Flaska for the win in the 400meter relay with a time of 53.1 seconds. In the 1600relay, meter .relay, Ordway, VanderMeer, Raymond, and Gustafson won with a time of 4:25.98. Four wins were all the Trojan boys could muster in a 100-37 loss to the * Hawkeyes. Keith Winchester won both the 1600- and 3200meter runs, while Ben Ybema scored the win in the 100-meter dash. TK also won the 1600-meter relay. The Trojan boys trailed by one point heading into the final event against Byron Center Thursday, but the Bulldogs edged the Trojans by a little more than three seconds in the 1600-meter relay to take the win 71-65. Both teams had won eight events to that point. Two of the Trojan individual win s were by Troy Rock, who took the long jump at 19-2.5 and the 200-meter dash in 23.03 seconds. Rock led a TK sweep in the long jump. Ryan VanKuilenburg was second at 18-3 and Cameron Vanspronsen third at 17-11. Mike Rhoby took the 300meter intermediate hurdles in 41.47 seconds, and teammate Edwards won the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.69 sec­ onds. Endsley took the high jump at Keith 5-8. Winchester took the 3200meter run in 10:22.92. TK also won the 3200-meter relay and the 800-meter relay. TK runs at Wayland on Tuesday, then will be off until hosting South Christian next Tuesday. fa’ $ 4$ d* i£ I $ <* ■ jfft . jkijnia l»<f klM call Hughes Logging LLC II i Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. / irtaJf iw£i ■a mb (517) 852-9040 First Rehab Log With Horses or Skidder 06624090 (SiiMui i * C“a3 rtfrqii ik-' •‘.I i Physical Therapy 269-795-4230 Introducing $ 1? 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While the Trojan team dropped to 0-3, TK’s first singles player, junior Corey Humphrey ran his record to 3-0 in the league. He knocked off the Bulldogs' top player, Josh Petrini 76(2), 6-2. The individual matches weren't as lopsided as the team score. TK lost threesetters at second and third doubles, a tough two set match at first doubles, and a also got a solid performance from third singles player Corey Jewitt in a 6-2, 7-5 loss. The Trojans tried some­ thing new at first doubles. Jordan Smith and Darrell Smith still teamed up for TK, but they swapped sides of the court with Darrell moving from the add side to the deuce side. “It just made a world of difference,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Those guys really looked good. They got to the net. They looked quick. They looked strong. 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Call (269)795up with a second place finish COUNTRY at the eight-team Vicksburg HOME with pole barn, 3 7099. ________ bedroom. Non smoking onInvitational Saturday. Household bles team of Nick Hansen and Justin Dennett to the limit in two sets, falling 76(2), 7-5. The Trojans' Zack Smith and Zack Warren took the first set at second doubles 75. but fell in the next two 60, 6-3. At third doubles, Ryan McMahon and Kyle Selleck also won their first set for TK. 6-4, but fell in the Scots and Sailors split 0-K Gold dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A battle between two teams that hope to be on top in the O-K Gold Conference at the end of the season ended in a 4-4 tie Tuesday night. Christian South was tougher at the top, winning the first and second singles and doubles matches, but Caledonia scored wins at third and fourth singles and doubles Two of the matches went three sets, with the Fighting Scots pulling out a pair of victories by the score of 7-5 in the third. singles, At third Caledonia's Brad Ahrens topped the Sailors' Eric Koll 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. At fourth dou­ bles, the Fighting Scot team of Jamie McCarty and Scot Pell won 6-4.2-6.7-5 against the Sailors’ Matt Stout and Mark Adams. Justin Koning had the most lopsided win of the for winning afternoon. Caledonia at fourth singles 61,6-0. Caledonia's other point came from the third doubles team of Jason DeMeuse and Ricky Roosien who won 6-4, 6-2. The Scots were just a handful of points from the win, with the South Christian second doubles team of Rob Mast and Josh Feenstra top­ ping Scott Cargill and Eric -------- C-/ I ’ll IV! 1U 4* • „____________________ , ; ■" , ..... 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7985 sets, the Scots finished sec­ ond to Portage Northern. Koning won the fourth singles flight tor Caledonia, topping his opponent from Portage Northern 8-4 in the final.Roosien and DeMeuse won the third doubles flight by beating Plainwell in the final, 9-7. Caledonia had two sec­ ond-place finishes. Brad Gates was runner up at first singles, and the second doubles team of Cargill and VanAuken was also second. Caledonia hosts Hamilton this Thursday in O-K Gold action, then will be at home on Saturday for its own Caledonia Invitational. Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 SrSSrfME piur^ deposit. Pay own utilities, with pillow top mattress ^set, need references. 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It’s a tough start to the league schedule for the Scots. They travel to Wayland Wednesday, Byron Center next Monday, and then face South Christian again on the road next Wednesday. If any Caledonia softball team is ready for that kind of start, this year's should be. The Fighting Scots won own their Caledonia Invitational Saturday, top­ ping Holland for the champi­ onship 8-7. This was a great win for our team to come back and win our own tournament,” said head coach Tom Kaechele. Caledonia trailed 7-0 at one point, but came roaring back with solid offensive performances from Holly RBI’s. Denton and Britannia The Scots won the first Hormel. Denton was 2-for-4 game 8-4 against Cedar with two triples and two . Springs. RBI’s. Hormel drove in three Nicole Cook picked up the runs. win for Scots. VanVelsen In the semifinals, lead the Scots offensively Caledonia beat West Ottawa going 3-for-3 at the plate 14-5. with two doubles and two Kaylee Kalajanien picked RBI’s. Holly Denton went 2up her third win of the sea­ for-4 with a double and two son. Sarah VanVelsen had RBI’s. another big game at the plate took Caledonia both going 3-for-3 with a double games of a double header and two RBI’s. Jillian King from Kalamazoo Central last went 2-for-2 with three Thursday, winning game one 46 6-3 and game two 11 -4. Kalajanien picked up her second win of the season for the Scots in the first game, and Denton went 3-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run, two walks and a base hit. Jacquie Wiest went 2for-3 in the game for the Scots as well. Denton picked up the win and Cook the save in the sec­ ond game. Denton went 3for-3 again, with two triples, a walk, and two base hits. Wiest and Kalajanien each had triples in the game. Last Wednesday, the Scots fell to Northview at home, 3-0. Caledonia played a great defensive game for five innings and gave up three runs in the sixth, only one of which was earned. Cook pitched another solid game, but the Scots’ bats just couldn't get going against Northview’s pitch­ ing. The Wildcats’ Plumm strikeout 17 and did not allow a base runner. Middleville fifth through eighth grade football sign-up Saturday ■ The Middleville Youth Football Executive Board announces that sign-ups for the 2006 youth football sea­ son will be held Saturday, April 29, from 9-11 a.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg •II Foyer area. Middle School A final sign-up will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, during the Middle School track meet at the Bob White Stadium. This year, the cost to par­ ticipate in the 78er program remains at $70.00 and includes all equipment and an individualized uniform. Parents need to fill out a reg­ istration form, liability waiv­ er form, and if applicable complete the coaching infor­ mation sheet. Representatives from the MYF board will be in atten­ dance to size uniforms and answer questions on Saturday. This year marks the inau­ gural season of the 10 and 11 -year-old Rocket program in Middleville. Athletes entering the 5th and 6th grade and of the ages 10 and 11 are eligible to participate on the Middleville represen­ tative team. The team hopes to play in the West Michigan Rocket League which is run by long­ time youth football adminis­ trator, Mitch Laker of Wayland. This program will offer a unique opportunity to the youngsters of Middleville. Registration fees and uni- GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc form costs are $50, but equipment is not included. Parents will have the oppor­ tunity to purchase equipment later this summer at discount prices. Middleville Youth Football is a not-for profit organization whose primary mission is to provide the youth of Middleville an opportunity to participate and develop the fundamen­ tals of the game of football. 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Central air, pantry, main floor family room w/ fireplace, open foyer, oversize garage w/storage, •• landscaping, sprinkling. $278,900. A DIR: M-37 south to 108th St, west to Duncan Lake Rd, north to plat HOST: Sally Myers 974-6402 97445402 AGENT: Tom Garbow 974-6402, 891-8620 (PC#8) ’ CALL FOR APPT, s 1 Li ■ 5781 Duncan Cove - Caledonia I 10745 Finkbeiner - Middleville CONVENIENT HORSE SET-UP Convenient location at this 6 acre property on paved rd N of Middleville but close to schools & shopping. Nice 2 bed ranch w/full basement, garage pole barn w/5 stalls, separate electric service, water & tack room.(R-11) $159,900. •II ^|DIR: M-37 S to Finkbeiner W to property AGENT: LuAnn Williams 800301-5394, 948-3770 (PC#71048) Alto CALE •II NIA SCHOOLS 4 BR, 3 BA ranch on 2 acres. Ultra clean, Ishows like new. Huge family room in walk-out. Large yard w/Coldwater Hills neighborhood next door. 3 stall garage. Lg deck w/pool. 5th1 BR potential. Handsome oak trim & cabinets. $229,900. 7 Caledonia CALE •Il NIA SCHOOLS pyer 5800 sq ft of over the top perfection. 250’ of Thornapple River frontage. 5 BR + home office. 3 car garage plus barn. All stone & brick exterior. All of’the finest features & quality. See online photos at GRAR. com $1,300,000. AGENT: Kim Paavola 974-4188, 949-8900 (PC#65238 AGENT: Kim Paavola 974-4188, 949-8900 (PC#61328) ■ -. * •' •; J W S9 IE Caledonia « VMVVIUVUIUI • VU l| V Cz Ol lUWLdbu only 7 years new. Over 6500 sg ft of living space & 280 280'+ + lake frontage. Open floor plan w/sprawling FR, huge great rm, home theater rm, 7+ acres. Caledonia schools. Much more. $999,000. AGENT: Kim Paavola 974-4188, 949-8900 (PC#67788 Builders home on a setting befitting a country estate. Private MBR suite w/whirlpool adjacent Jo bonus level w/BR, BA & storage. 2 BR & BA+ on main level. GR w/FP, DR, lavish kitchen, MFU & mud rm. 4+ stall garage. $399,900. * 3 BR, 2_full BA, 2 stall garage, 200’ of Thorinapple^River frontage, park like setting says it all?. FR w/woodburnec dining area, storageI building for lawn equipment & watercraft, all this makes this home a real must see. $320,000. AGENT: Michael Mulder 9744110, 949-8900 (PC#63908) KENTWOOD SCHOOLS! Quality built 4 BR, 3.5 BA 3000 sg ft home located behind the 17th green of ‘Crystal ISprings’ Country club. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, Ig formal ‘L’ shaped DR & LR w/FP, ——-—Iden w/FP, MBR BA, MFU. Finished FR w/snack bar. $259,900. AGENT: Emory Stouffer 9744166, 949-8900 (PC#65578 3oot>' * T 6 'Ti r •o □JBI r 111 i-y QUALITY BUILT RANCH Stunning new home w/upgrades galore, such as Anderson windows, hardwood flooring, flooring ceramic tile in BA, lighting, fixtures, mechanicals & moreJVIBR w/private BA. Lg woodedI lot. Excellent finish potential in w/o basement. $189,900. i AGENT: Kim Paavola 974-4188, 949-8900 (PC#32448 Middleville QUALITY CONSTRUCTION 2 BR, 1.5 BA walkout ranch, this one is a real must see. Still time to pick floor coverings & paint. Features include MFU, custom cabintry, whirlpool tub, Ig deck, 1428 sq ft of living area. $179,900. Middleville 2.6 ACRES You’ll love this 3 bedroom 2 bath walkout ranch. Features new custom kitchen with cherry cabinets and floor. New carpet, paint | ... . ~ ’ remodeled baths, main floor laundry. Attached —^.i Iigarage garage built 2003. Heated pole barn. $177,500. intr «»* 13 •XI o VJ AGENT: Emory Stouffer 9744166, 949-8900 (PC#57608) AGENT: Joni Stone 974-6188, 281-2100 (PC#58978 i o *____ 3QN a Middleville EAGLE RIDGE Ni°e rural parcel on a private drive. Minutes from Middleville and Caledonia. Lot surveyed Iand soil tests completed. Also, Lot D available to the east. See it today! $43’000. ! \■ . * Estates •s 5 ’ J- SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information r - u -. rw 3+as ? 'L - AGENT: Kent Brumm 974-6192, 949-8900 (PC#68108)___________ loo. - ----------- I CALEDONIA SCHOOLS Upon entry you will be hooked on this ranch style home! Cathedral ceiling, in living area. Tray ceiling in MBR suite w/whirlpool tub & shower in J4x11 BA. Basement is ready for 2I rn BR & plumbed for BA. See this home I -J today! $242,750. X * -*1' + AGENT: Emory Stouffer 9744166, 949-8900 (PC#6270fl X. ■ Caledonia - Middleville PRAIRIE RIDGE ESTATES Awesome country setting for your new home. Lots priced from $35,900 to $45,900. Out buildings allowed, subject to• condo covenants. Size_ restrictions. 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No. 18/May 2, 2006 Jerry Phillips selected Caledonia school chief 91(11 71191. iioquZ T tzsl jbslflD ni loom ziH boicod ebnom .9011101 iniH qioorfl [9(1 JfiOl rioiluJ dl 9711 'id bni» 51 rtliv/ 2 mob o’l ovo 1 nol" i 21(11 to < yoeoi loo orb by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Interim Superintendent Jerry Phillips became Superintendent Jerry Phillips last Tuesday night at the Caledonia School Board meeting. ✓ His hiring came after the beared accepted a recom­ mendation of a special com­ mittee. Emmons Lake Elementary Principal Gordie Nickels and teacher represent Trisha Lulich expressing their posi­ tive thoughts about Phillips and his positive relationship with teachers, staff and stu­ dents and his tremendous love for the school district. ’’Jerry is a trusted member of this community for many, many years, he understands the community and schools and can be immediately effective as leader for our district," said Caledonia School Board Trustee Deb McCarty. McCarty, Bob Bergy and Kristy Sherlund formed the committee in March to review the criteria used to hire the previous superin­ tendent, Wes VanDenburg. The criteria originally were created in the summer of 2003 by staff, administrators, parents, community mem­ bers, students, and Board of Education members. The committee members said they felt the key charac­ teristics identified in 2003 were "still very appropriate for use today." The characteristics involved proven experience in school administration. Dutton playground along with the PTO purchases of four new pieces of equip­ ment in the last two years. • Being the Instructional Council chairperson from 1994 through 2000 and in charge of the K-12 curricu­ lum, along with former Kettle Lake Principal Jeff W orman. • Currently the co-chair with Cheryl Bergy of the reproductive health commit­ tee. • In 1988, started one of the first cognitively impaired at regional classrooms Elementary for Dutton Caledonia and surrounding district’s students. The pro­ gram was recognized in the early 1990s by the Kent School District for over 30 years. During his years as teacher and principal, he has been involved in many activ­ ities and accomplishments including: • Helping to write the erant of $15,000 form Ronald McDonald Charities of West Michigan to build the greenhouse at Dutton, where he was the general contractor on the project. He worked side by side with all of the people who donated labor. • Trading the 11 acres of school land on 68th Street for 11 acres on Egan and purchasing nine additional acres at the same site. • Working on the donation of 20 acres of land near 108th Street and East Paris. • Redesigning of the able to meet North Central Accreditation administrator standards, accreditation experience in a district with similar demographics, strong management. financial knowledge of the best educa­ tion practices that improve student achievement, good public relations and commu­ nity involvement, and excel­ lence in personnel manage­ ment. McCarty said through their observations the com­ mittee felt Phillips met or exceeded all of the criteria. The committee credited Phillips for his positive role as interim superintendent, besides to his ability to work at both Dutton and special assignments at central office. has Phillips been employed with the Caledonia See new supt., pg. 2 Ic * Jerry Phillips was hired as new Caledonia School superintendent District during last Tuesday’s school board meeting. been has Phillips employed with the school district for over 30 years and has filled in as the schools' interim superin­ tendent for the last five months. Seven Caledonia school staff get layoff notices )V9c y/K)OOT moil immoD izzA loiiiD obslnD ilcoubB boqqilz z£l n£fi) omit ni tafiiinoo uorfT od lliv/ mo?. id idgiiri orioz 9(11 omanilai 19(110 i nooaioJ srlT noiznJl .zihuD slorbiH /rbnuM szzitoM — by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Seven staff members have receive written layoff notices from the Caledonia Community Schools. Assistant Superintendent Carol Purkey told the Caledonia Board of Education the list of pink slipped teachers is shorter than last year and she hopes in June they can have their contracts renewed. Though they officially will be placed on layoff sta­ tus, some or even all of them might be able to continue in the school system if there are retirements or resignations or other circumstances not forseen now. The staff members are Chad Covelle, Kristen Hnilo, Jennifer Curtis, Nichole Meurlin, Sarah Mundy, Missy Schutt and Melissa Van Gessel. ’fc *A • r * -K. ♦< Sr: I 9ioV ni 9iov 1 X&bol 10119919 az zioiil by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer Voters are reminded to vote in their usual precincts today for the school board elections in the school dis­ tricts serving the township. Today’s elections are the second school board elec­ tions held during this month since the state passed its election consolidation law. School elections used to be held in early to mid June. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan Lippert, township clerk, said some ballots will have an area inked out due to an error by Doubleday, the firm that printed the bal- 4 Li AF 1 K During last Tuesday's school board meeting, students left to right Zachary Favreau, Rubina Verakone, and Jessica Dion were recognized for winning the Caledonia Elementary writing contest. High School Principal Jim Glazier presented a certification of appreciation to volunteers Dorothy and Alan Wilson for the years of dedication. Standing by were School Board President Dennis Atkinson and Superintendent Jerry Phillips. Yankee Springs Twp. urges voting for today’s election I I lots. She said that Deb Smith, Barry County clerk, is exploring finding a new vendor for ballots. The board heard a presen­ tation from Skip Shaw of Adam Remco, Inc. for a dig­ ital copier with color, fax, scanning, and network capa­ bilities. All supplies except paper and staples are includ­ ed as well as training for the office staff. Mary Cook, trustee, suggested a trial run after the May 2 election, and Shaw agreed. Zondervan, Curt Medtronic, demonstrated the Medtronic life-pack, a portable defibrillator unit and answered questions about it. John Jerkatis, treas­ urer, said "I'm concerned about theft and vandalism." He was assured that this was not a problem. Lippert expressed a desire to have a unit available at the town hall on Election Day. "Many of our voters are elderly," she comment­ ed. The Thornapple Emergency Services fire station on Payne Lake Road is also a voting precinct, and should have one, beyond those in emergency vehi­ cles. McCrumb agreed the defibrillators were a neces­ sity. Cook moved the board approve the purchase of two defibrillators, one wall cabi­ net, one bracket, and two pediatric units $3,769. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the quotation of $3,100 from DK Landscape Management for the purchase and instal­ lation of 210 feet of white vinyl fencing along Briggs Road in front of the town­ ship hall. The fencing would prevent vehicles from enter­ ing the grounds from Briggs Road without using the driveway. Jack Finkbeiner moved approval of the pur­ chase and installation; Cook supported the motion, and See KS. twp., pg. 2 Meanwhile, many individ­ uals were recognized for achievements or volunteer talents during the Caledonia school board meeting last Tuesday night, April 25. Principal Elementary Randy Rodriguez introduced three students who won the school’s recent writing con­ test. Jessica Dion won the third grade competition while Rubina Verakone won for fourth grade and Zachary Favreau won fifth grade. The See school board, pg. 2 In This Issue • Yankee Springs arsenic filtration system is a go • Non-homestead millage, school elections today • Gold lead up for grabs when Bulldogs host Scots • Trojan boys’ tennis team has its best week so far I I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Yankee Springs arsenic Mon system is a go by Fran Faverman * Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board Thursday night decided to use a filtra­ tion system to remove slight­ ly excessive levels of arsenic from the water. Most recent results of a water test from an existing well were fine for arsenic, but a dud for iron and man­ ganese. To remove the iron would have required a fillra­ tion system, the same as for removing arsenic. Iron levels in the system are already the source of complaints. The test results conveyed to the township at 4:30 p.m.Thursday by township engineers Fieis Vandenbrink showed no arsenic but unacceptably high levels of iron and man­ ganese. While neither pose a health hazard, they do create a bad taste and difficulties in household tasks such as laundry. Test results earlier had shown arsenic at 12 parts per billion, two parts per billion above what the federal Environmental Protection Agency regards as the maxi­ mum acceptable level. Yankee Springs Township Trustee Jack Finkbeiner said, "We can't give people bad water. We would get com­ plaints. The treatment would take out the iron and arsenic." The filtration system pro­ posed would combine the arsenic and iron into a harm­ less precipitate, ferrous arse­ nate. The township’s other option was a well system. Township Supervisor Al McCrumb said, "What’s I I I L * N N N £ ■>-* z o e < V coming down the road? I don’t know." His remark is a reference to a discussion at the public hearing last week to the effect that the arsenic stan­ dard could be lowered again since another review of arsenic in water is scheduled by the federal Environmental Protection Agency in 2010. Mary' Cook, trustee, com­ mented, "It makes sense to have the equipment in place." John Jerkatis, treasurer, added, "It would give people higher quality water — use less detergent." McCrumb noted. "$488,000 for arsenic treat­ ment; $570,000 for wells. Over 20 years, more money for arsenic." (A reference to the higher operating, replace­ ment, and maintenance costs of the filtration system; Fieis & Vandenbrink estimated a system lifetime of about 20 years.) Discussion moved on to whether or not the pump house would require remod­ eling to house the filtration equipment. McCrumb said that the removal of the two disused hydromantic storage tanks would provide ade­ quate space. McCrumb moved approval by the board of a resolution selecting the arsenic filtration system and to be forwarded' io' "the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality before May 2006. I. Finkbeiner supported the motion: on a roll call vote, the motion carried- unani­ mously. y/e School board, continued from page 1 essays, themed "Heros" were written about firefighters, teachers, grandparents and other people important in the children's lives. Also recognized were vol­ unteer bagpipe teachers Alan and Dorothy Wilson. High School Principal Jim Glazier introduced the couple for their limited volunteer time to teach and work with bag­ pipe players. The Wilsons have been volunteering their time with the high school students for about eight years. Glazier also men­ tioned there is a need for bagpipe students to help carry on the tradition. Interim Superintendent Jerry Phillips introduced school board candidate Pat Johnson. Johnson had been unable to attend the two pre­ vious school board meetings when other candidates were introduced. Many were teachers acknowledged for reaching tenure or probationary' status. The tenured tenured teachers include: Deanna Albertson, Sandi Braat, Michael Cornell. Kate Fravre, Lori Hilton, Kurt Hoffman, Jerry Keron, Kaye Kenyon, Brett Knoop. Carol Lenger, Karen McNees. John Schut, Elizabeth Sorsen, David Sowerby and Joyce Stanley. Teachers entering their fourth year probation are Maria Quintana-Garcia, ^erem> .Gecrdes' Mar> Jo Vanbuskirk-Hall, Melanie Heffner, Matt Hilton, Sharon Oatley, Renee O'Doud, and Ben Thompson. Teachers entering& their third year probation are Jodi Barthel, Chad Curtis, Ann DeVroy, Alex Gates, Brian Hammer, Jennifer Hnilo. mi nation and resignation, use of medications, graduation requirements, new school construction, renova tion, use of tobacco on school premises, school cal­ endar, public records, and school safety information. The board approved Phillips' request for the Glen Valley Association to con­ struct a walking path on school property from the Glen Valley residential sub­ division to Emmons Lake Elementary at the Association's expense. The school board also approved: • The hiringV*’ of Interim ..... Jerry Phillips as* superintend­ ent. See article in today’s Sun and News. • The extension of the facility use agreement with Thornapple Bible Church for another year. The fee will increase from $7.50 to $10 per hour for the cafeteria at Emmons Lake Elementary on Sunday, except during the months of June, July, August, and September when the fee will be $45 to help cover the cost of air condi­ tioning. • Increasing the salaries of the remaining 17 individual contracts with the standard 2 Vice percent. President Lillie Robert abstained because his wife is a staff employee. Phillips reported gradua­ tion for the Class of 2006 will be held Thursday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The Glenmore High c* School oszradnation will take place Tuesday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monterey Center on Alden Nash. approval was unanimous. 126 E. Main, Downtown Middleville Bob Lippert, zoning administrator. 1-616-891-0992 or 1-888-88-DeKOK (33565) presented REALTY three lot splits for the board's Located in Caledonia & Middleville 06629568 consideration, and all three WYOMING GRANDVILLE were approved. He also SHARON SW CHICKASAW noted that the Scholten prop­ Price reduced, owners You’ve found it! II This moving out of town!! Has home has everything erty continues to lack com ­ everything you wanted, you need all year pliance with requirements four season room. 2 full around. Air condition­ baths, 3 bedrooms, appli­ ing, 3 seasons porch from the Michigan ances, finished basement. 2 stall garage, underground sprinkling. and large new deck for Department of shade trees, be in before summer and enjoy!! $144,900. Call Chris summer, 2 fireplaces for the winter months, plenty of room for family Hughes at 616-437-1127. and parlies in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home Complete with all appli­ Environmental Quality. Now ances. furniture is negotiable, ready to move into. Only $199,900 and close to Rivertown Mall. Call Chris Hughes at 616-437-1127. THORNAPPLE RIVER that the DEQ apprised the CONDO owner of his illegal backfill ­ HASTINGS WILSON This unit has been a model; utilities have Sale fell thru - back on the market, gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath­ ing of a lake, Lippert sug ­ averaged $68 a month for gas and electric room. remodeled from top to bottoe. Large fenced backyard Come combined. EPA inspected with certificates for thru, you won't be disappointed. Only $115,900 cheaper than rent­ gested leaving action to the V. Ubest energy possible and life breath furnace it ing. Call Sam DeYoung at 616-813-1093.________________________ installed for healthy living. Separated walls for DEQ at this point. quiet living. This unit has 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE - JUST LISTED!! He also asked the board to baths. 2-stall garage, air conditioning and appliances. This was a Beautiful 2 bdrm ranch. 6 years new, cathedral ceilings, main floor •!• Parade of Homes condo and has some extras. Sit on your covered laundry, walkout ready to complete, large deck and fenced yard, have its comments on the porch and watch the flow of the Thomapple River or walk out your priced to sell at $149,900, won't last long. Call Sam DeYoung at zoning ordinances being slider door and hike or bike the Paul Henry Trail.All of this for only 616-813-1093. $209. Units under construction are starting at a base price of considered for revision to $189,900. This unit is the last one at this price. WATERFRONT him by Monday, May 8. This Peaceful and serene describe this beautiful home. On the Thomapple RESIDENTIAL River with 142' of private waterfront. Check out www.grar.com #541845 would provide enough time 4 ACREAGE for detailed information and beautiful photos of home and setting. to make possible changes 4.91 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6, Everything you beautiful wooded and secluded, only always wanted, I before the public hearing $49,900. Call Chris Hughes at 616water, sunroom, P ending scheduled for May 18. 437-1127. fireplace, acreage, ___ L ... 10 acres - 15 minutes South of M-6. privacy and lots of o I Peter Forsberg, reportin c partially wooded, ready to build on $69,900 - HURRY - Call Chris room to entertain ;| bas? Hughes at 616-437-1127. for the Parks and Recreation inside and out. Only rm -W* ' i $233,900 for this yi Committee, said the Yankee beautiful waterfront i4 RESIDENTIAL LOTS i.. r? -’*«• Middleville - State Street • Walking property" Springs Community Park distance to shops, restaurants and busi­ should have its equipment Call Sam Deyoung at 616-813-1093 for a private showing. ness. 3 parcels left, nice size lots with gas/electric, water/sewer. Possible land installed before deadline. CONDOMINIUM - CALEDONIA contract terms. Upper $30’s. Call Chris Mint condition, minutes from M-6, beautifully decorated, spacious The trail has been paved and Hughes at 616-437-1127. floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and appliances including trash compactor and washer & dryer. Enjoy the clubhouse, fitness center the public is using it. There is and heated in-ground pool. •IO Must see. owner motivated. All for only WATERFRONT a problem with golf carts $102, . Call Sarah Tjepkema at 616-634-7727. htU CONDOMINIUM speeding. May 19th. 2nd annual DeKok Realty cookout from 11am-2pm Would you like to be on a beautiful quiet Finkbeiner waterfront setting? Would you like your commented Register for free give aways and ask us about our combined gas and electric bills to be 5-1/2% listing special that signs, saying "No motor­ $68 - $165 a month? would you like to live in a healthy environment with a life ized vehicles," were needed breath furnace? Would you like to be next to a biking/hiking trail? Serving West and Jan Lippert confirmed Would you like to be able to walk to a nearby coffee shop or restau­ rant? We have it for you in our newly designed, open floor plan sep­ they had been ordered. Michigan Real arated walled condo 4 units currently under construction, 2 already Forsberg said the lowest sold, starting at base prices of $189,900 • I Call for details or our Estate Needs REALTY model hours DeKok Realty 1-269-795-0000. quotation for the installation Sam DeYoung - 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes - 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok • 616-437-6000 • Sarah Tjepkema - 616-634-7727 of playground equipment Kok 13 Is -r = • . .. was from a local company, Recreational Construction. The company would com­ plete the installation with two weeks. Lippert moved the board approve the quotation of $7,940, including an optional fee of $100 should Recreational Construction have to move some existing equipment. Cook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Lippert also suggested the park should be dedicated before the end of the town­ ship fiscal year and thought the Memorial Day weekend presented a good opportuni­ ty. Forsberg agreed to pres­ ent the possible date to the Park Committee at its next meeting May 3. In its final action of the evening, the board went into executive session to discuss a possible price for land on the west side of Patterson. McCrumb explained that though the choice of the arsenic filtration system eliminated the need for drilling new wells in the present, he wanted to discuss with the board what amount the township would consider paying for the property, should new wells become necessary. During the initial public comment period, Thomas Evans, a former assistant prosecutor for Barry County, x>> O’* 3* *J I*'. fit I alite* jsjris®' 1 iilllBtk ' air falhja 1 Yankee Springs Township, continued from page 1 9 Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs A De Kok Benjamin Howell, Bari Kanem, Erin Kornoeley, Joseph Lienesch, Tony Armsiglia, Jeff Overklefft, Don Raaymakers, Amy Rhoades, Missy Schutt, Heidi Snoap. Angie Stauffer, Steve Uyl and Victoria Young. Teachers entering their second year probation are Barkel, Kelly Darlene Bosma, Nicole Meurlin, Mundy, Melissa Sarah VanGessei and Courtney Wiersum. Teachers entering their second and final year of pro­ bation (after earning tenure in previously another Michigan school district) were Kyle DeHorn and Kelly Schoonbeck. Other staff changes approved by the board include Marge Terpstra’s resignation from Dutton and Jodi Barthel's leave of absence from April through Aug. 3L The board approved the recommendation by the Policy Committee to conduct a first reading of new and revised policies as proposed by Neola, Inc. The reading includes glossary of educa­ tional terms and acronyms, definitions, employment of the superintendent, post-sec­ ondary enrollment option program, student assessment, combined Public Act 25 annual report and NCLB report card, employment of professional staff, employ­ ment of substitutes, criminal history record check, crimi­ nal conviction review, termi­ and nation and resignation, employment of support staff, employment of substitutes, criminal history check, crim­ inal conviction review, ter- W3BEI i .Wutel announced that he was run­ ning in the Aug. 8 primary \\' for the Republican nomina­ tion for prosecuting attorney. , "If selected." said Evans, I will do four things. Administratively. I will see 1 fci I that one prosecutor handles a SM-lfeHi case from beginning to end and stop the repetitive shuf­ fling of cases from one attor­ ney to another. It wastes time HSfcallj and costs money. Second, the prosecutor's office will , it be open during the lunch hour. Not everybody has the 1i® i flexibility to make a phone call at any time. We need to serve all the people." "Professionally I will end overcharging and then plea­ bargaining down. We will charge what we can prove at trial. For repeat offenders, who've been in ten, twelve times before, there will be no plea bargain. And last. I will sift carry my share of the case­ load in the courtroom." he is concluded. ate Evans is a graduate of iH. I 11] Washington University Law J School, St. Louis, one of the ip top 20 law schools in the k nation and has previously served as prosecutor in Montmorency County. The next regularly sched­ Vf — X, uled meeting of the board 1 will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sr5 May 11, at the township hall 1^ I ■ on Briggs Road. 1$ �~ ' - • —• ) I •It The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006/ Page 3 Mystery theatre, dinner Snowmobile death case finally ends set Friday at Bay Pointe T.' U * V I s, For many Gun Lake is mysterious. There are ques­ tions about everything from how the lake was named to whether Al Capone dumped the bodies of his enemies into some of the deeper parts of the lake. This Friday, diners at the Bay Pointe Inn can take a light hearted venture into the mysterious while they enjoy a meal. According to a sneak peak at the script, Germany's >» * J "Mi •JU? k'j Non-homestead millage, school elections today *1 Z" h t k. **Qe 8 £k '1 >15 J I®®!, —w 1 lmitrn - - «ain •1 1 kt* ran •*’**>.* ** K W » ri 1 •t i»awt a i.' t t in m wM Lan Cum ii id w iiita •• i der mystery comedy troupe. | For more than 10 years, this group has delighted audi­ ences all over the state with their special blend of humor and mayhem. This is their first - but hopefully not last visit to Bay Pointe. Tickets for the dinner the­ ater are $45 per person; only 135 seats are available and reservations are required. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m., with the performance sched­ uled to run from 8 to 10 p.m. The evening’s menu con­ sists of a mixed greens salad or Bay Pointe chowder, choice of grilled ribeye, roasted herb chicken, steamed mussels or honey­ ginger vegetable stir-fry and a mystery dessert. 84th Street. One lucky guest will find • Caledonia precinct 1 a mystery surprise in the Caledonia Township Hall, dessert, valid for a free 250 Maple Street. night’s stay in the Lakeside • Caledonia precinct 2 - Deluxe Suite. Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 Discounted lodging pack­ 68th Street. ages are also available, start­ • Caledonia precinct 3 - ing at $59 for a Southside Kettle Lake School, 8451 standard room for Friday Garbow Drive. night. • Caledonia precinct 4 Bay Pointe Inn & Whitneyville Bible .Church, Restaurant is a 38-room bou­ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. tique property located at • Cascade precinct 5, 11456 Marsh Road in Community, Shelbyville. For reserva­ Thornapple 3260 Thornapple River tions, call 888-GUN-LAKE Drive. or log on to www.bay­ • Gaines precinct 1 and 2 - pointeinn.com Gaines Township Offices, 8555 Kalamazoo Avenue. • Gaines precinct 7 Providence Church, 7730 Eastern Avenue. • Gaines precinct 8, Cornerstone Church 2045 68th Street. • Kentwood ward 2 precinct 13 and 17 - East Paris Christian Reformed Church. • Lowell Lowell Township precinct 1 and 2, Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash. The polls will be open at 7 •II * a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. leading director, Werner Von Hindenberg, is in town on Friday, May 5 to audition locals for his new produc­ tion: “Murder Under the Magnolias" and diners are invited to the casting call! Auditions are at Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant on historic Gun Lake. “Quiet on the Set" is the name of the murder mystery show being presented by Suspense Nonsense, & Kalamazoo's original mur- ra W|® l®3! Caledonia community resi­ dents are asked to vote today for the renewal of non-home­ stead millage and to decide two school board positions. The non-homestead millage is a renewal for second­ ary homes and businesses in Caledonia. The renewal will not affect primary homeown­ ers, but if the millage doesn't pass, the school district will lose 18 mills, or about $10 million. Residents are also asked to vote for two of the six school board candidates vying for a seat on the board. Seeking election are incumbents Ken Yonker and Bernie Nagel along with newcomers Walt Fish, Pat Johnson, Johnson. Brad and Randy Wallbridge, Wilcox. The six candidates have sent numerous hours putting up signs, attending school board meetings, and answering media questions. According to the Kent County Clerk's office, the’ Caledonia residents will vote where they voted during the last presidential election or at the following locations: • Township Bowne precinct - Fellow Hall, 12051 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads by Jon Gambee Sta# Writer Corey Schut, convicted in the traffic death of a 17-yearold Wayland High School student in January of 2004. was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court April 27 to 24 to 60 months in prison. Schut, also of Wayland, will serve the sentence for failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in seri­ ous impairment or death and 16 to 24 months for negli­ gent homicide. The sen­ tences will be served consec­ utively. An additional charge of second degree murder was dropped earlier. Schut was driving on a suspended license when his pick-up truck struck a snow­ mobile piloted by Jamie Reurink on Bass Road near Patterson Road. Schut's license was suspended in June of 2001 because of repeated moving violations. from Troopers the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings conducted the investigation and determined Schut struck Reurink’s snowmobile as it crossed the roadway, dragging her more than a mile with the snow­ mobile lodged in the truck’s snowplow. Records show Schut then pulled into a driveway, lifted the plow and left the scene. In announcing the sen­ tencing by Judge James Fisher, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt said Schut had “no business driving without a valid license in the first place. “However, it was his con­ locate her. The defendant got out of his vehicle, looked at the victim and instead of helping her, he made a con­ scious choice to leave her, not knowing whether she was dead or alive. “Schut, thinking only of himself, fled the scene, and for that he should be pun­ ished.’’’ Nakfoor Pratt said a pre­ cipitating factor was Schut's leaving the area, forcing those looking to search for 45 minutes before finding her body. “ In lisht of the defenCorey Schut dant's disregard for human duct after he struck the vic­ life, I feel a prison sentence tim that warrants the most is appropriate." Schut's driving record punishment,” Nakfoor Pratt prior to his license being sus­ said. “For instance, the most pended included operating disheartening part of the while under the influence of incident was Schut’s disre­ alcohol and speeding.. The pick-up truck, gard for human life. After dragging the victim on the equipped with a snowplow, front of his snowplow for was registered to his wife, over a mile, the defendant Kelli Jo Schut, and was used pulled in a driveway, making in a family snowplowing it difficult for anyone to business. gbNTEMPO MLON & ^AY 5T.A Mom with Love! To A gift certificate from ^ontempo 5^1on I 06630500 r &ONTEMPO cZAI.ON —■■----------I me —■ Srf Soviet da&t/ Caledonia Village Centre •891-1093 Forever French acrylic nails & OP1 Designer scries diamond dust polish 120 years old still single. *4 B L a!**’ IW * jjfi1 - ■ -.5 *10* New supterintendent, from pg. 1 County Special Education parents group for its initia­ tive. • In 2000, Dutton Elementary was awarded the Golden Apple award by the state of Michigan. Phillip’ personal education includes a bachelor of sci- HASTINGS 4 Goodrich www.GQTI.com UAUTY THEATERS s i Stadium Seating 0 No passes 269-945-SHOW Downtown Hastings on State St. All Digital Sound Free drink refills & 25« com refills ence degree from Grand Valley State University and a master of art degree from Michigan State University. Phillips is also certified in special education. Following the vote, each of the school board members congratulated Phillips and spoke of appreciation for accepting the position. Though Sherlund was not present at the meeting, she sent her approval and posi­ tive statements through Board President Dennis Atkinson. SPRING MATINEES ■I 1 “ 3' / CURIOUS GEORGE (G) 0©RV (PG) .© 12:00, 2:10, 4:20. 7: Hi .9:10 £ Q(s)THE SENTINEL (PG-13) 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10. 9:25 LUCKY NUMNER SLEVIN (R) 12:10, 2:25, 4:40. 6:55, 9:20 SCARY MOVIE 4 (PG-13) 12:50, 2:50, 4:45. 6:50, 9:15 ^-COUPON * * r1 EREEg 20ozDRINK with $2 50 purchase B halfway across the country. What’s more, we support our local community organizations with financial gifts and employee participation, which helps make this a great place to live today ... and an even better place tomorrow. Any bank can say it cares about community. Wouldn’t you like to bank with one that has Correction: K SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 & 11 AM * 'SJ w 4 *M a % P * f .i And while we’re still single, we’re also big on commitment. The dollar you deposit at Hastings City Bank is loaned to a person or business right in the area.. . not to someone been doing it for 120 years? SHOWTIMES VALID 4/25 - 4/27 ■ R E El ■IF ■ These days, being “unattached” in the banking world is becoming unusual. At Hastings City Bank, we’re proud of our tradition as a strong, independent community bank. I I | '49 oJ46oz bag ol buttery popcorn I ' tn.AME30.I006 W __ On Page 2 of last week's Sun & News in the BarryHealth District Eaton . Department article, “Serving It Up Safely,” in the second to last paragraph there was a typo. The sentence should have read, “Some examples of events where licensure is not required are...” instead of “now required." Yil 1»B6 L’j V 8 thr 2Oo« ^ANNIVERSARY cn co / Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 ft EQUAL HOUSING LENDER www.hastingscitybank.coin • 269-945-2401 150 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 Member FDIC �Page 4./The Sun and News. Middleville, May 2. 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Liling lord 6:00 p m Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine. A**L PMor/Youth Douglas G. Beason. Visitation . 945 a m Sunday School...................... .. . 616-698-8104 Sunday Morning Worship Service .. 11.00 am 7241) 6Hth Sired. SE — C^Jcdonta Sunday Evening Service............... ... 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer .. ... 6:45 p.m Word of lafe Qu Its . .. 6:45 p m 2 mile* cawt erf M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F Harrison Youth PaMor Ket tn Stdct All walks, One faith BRIGHTSIDE Church ................................ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sundays 9:30 & 1 1:00am 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...........................................9'30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. www.brighlMde.org ♦ 616-8914)287 8173 Broadmoor, Caledonia Ret' E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL A Church with a coring heart Jor our community and the world" Sunday Worship ............................... 9:30 am. and 6:00 p.m. (Oiiid & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tirmeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 2415 O L> RCH 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. 6-00 P M Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Ctmrch 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-945-9327 http //www .churchseek net/church 'andrewmatt St. Francis Episcopal Church Sunday Services -| Make kSunday the best 8 10am - Traditional 11 00am - Coniempoian Q 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nururv a vid*bit day ofyour week during aenneet A @ St Paul Lutheran Church www.stpaulcalcdonia.org Office 616-891-8688 Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass I»e w Life ^^^CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School for ages 3 yr. thru 6th grade: 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Sr. High. Sun. 6:30 pm Jr. High, Sun. 6:30 pm J ®Ib ®tme J jffietljobtgt Ourtb 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School .. . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 li# Pastor Robert Gcrke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3449 - 76th St. S.E., Caledonia Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 am. www.lakesidecommunity.org 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Cxmfcssions: 30 minutes before Mass 698-9660 A Church for today s world Spirit-filled family Church. A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship....................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-6391 St. Francis Episcopal Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Community Church Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. I Sunday JU First Friday Holy Hour 5 p m • First Friday Mass 6 p.m 10 AM Sunday Morning Lakeside Welcomes You Ret' Fr. Latery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief N<M»ndav Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 GUM LAKE COMMUNITY TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS wu off M-37 in |»ving) Hednesdoy Scmcc: 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: ........................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...................... 11:00 a m. Morning Worship .........................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Youth Group:..... Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH McCann Rd. (1 9:15AM Morning Pnyer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Middleville FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Wesleyan Church .M-37, north of .Middleville • 795-9726 Morning W<x*hip ..... ......... .9'30 a.m Fellowship Time ............................... .10:35 a m Sunday School................................................ 10 50 a m ......................... 6**00 p m Evening Praise ... ............... .. WEDNESDAY' lartli Weaver Friend* w~ o ,w': •'1 W*S iin 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 KfW Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) jir Currently meeting at: 1i ▲ Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. * CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org V4 Ch erryV^luy P « E SB V r t Rl A N Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 am. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People (onnedion K/ub for 'Kids' of all a<?es 10:00-10:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday Morniny Celebration 10:30-11:30 am (irrenflv meehnp at Duncan Lake Middle School. 9757 Duncan lake Ave, Caledonia Nursery dMIe fhrouphout. fveryone is ive/tme Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc,org Office: (616) 891-7910 Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 Si Desperate Households Desperate Dads 9:30a, 11:00a I* Check out Avenue 2:42A/enue Service at 11:00 am '{Were wwi _a|||F_ CKVi www.CornerChurch.org Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68fh) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Peace Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville -111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a m............................ Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddlevllle.Qra Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 8:30AM Traditional • 11.00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9.45AM (All Ages) (616)891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America COMMUNITY 616-698-8001 wgyLredeemercovenant.org fair CHURCH I’M hill WHITNEYVILLE "The Family of God for All People Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia i Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www. wayfarercc.orz Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFindcrs 10:00 am IjfeWalk 11:00am I't 'll. ’"f WAYFARER.. ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS Ul Bible Church •IO 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 • • The • Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus u ls>rd it a.m 9:30 Sunday School....... '.......................... .10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship .................... Sunday Evening Worship ..................... . . .6:00 p.m Family Supper ................................... .. .5:45 p.m .. .6:30 p m Awana & Youth Group........................ Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study .... . . .7:00 pm Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashkx. Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572900 it it11 :t K I I id ->ls ^0 XJ !. '"V \ s �> 111 The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006/ Page 5 Handbell choir to perform Sunday 1 i v Kb ''ll I * It r3* ■ 41 ■••I11 1 1 1 z it • to I ten < Aj Hi! W', IU 4H I: to »> •< lilt’ I I •h-,1 ’to ’to Ottos to celebrate -S' to? 60 years of marriage ® 01[ (■ ife oi* • Ml m ai ■ 1JI B ■a KCH l i.’• >0 ’ (4*!1 '•In I• < ii F 4 V frHk'W Community Brightside Church of Caledonia, in con­ junction with Wild Board Harley Davidson, Hot Rod Harley Davidson, Die Tech Services and Al’s American iron, will have its second annual West Michigan Blessing of the Bikes, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Michigan West The Blessing of the Bikes is an event in which bikers can bring their motorcycles and have them blessed for the George Crapsey celebrates 90th birthday today —— :Vs » I’ Special Offer ns*1 if Good until <■ • I > >p *— ooisr ti III- We*’. 01 Xi’- A - s‘ c' - tv SEOO Off ■jii I > COME IN WITH MARY OR KAYLA AND MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE HAIRCUT s10’° Off ■ W^CHEL CHEMICAL SERVICE Desert Sun •T I ti £ ■ •' • < V Hair & Tanning Salon >0hp ■r* fr' Lt. £9? ♦* 269-795-4254 A> ■ > > I 5 i? - * - * n 3* \ j 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 In the Marketplace Plaza ** □I fl I > r ■< » «---- 4 The Middleville United Methodist Church handbell choir and director Vicki Marsh will be concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. United using Methodist year by a clergyman. The intent of the blessing is to keep the rider, as well as their motorcycle safe. Varying food vendors will offer hot dogs, pizza, soda and elephant ears, among other foods for purchase. Vendors and attendees are able to buy, sell and trade their motorcycle items. will Other activities include a live band. All ages are welcome to come. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear about Christ as well. The event will take place in the parking lot of Brightside Community Church, 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia. The bikes will be blessed at 3 p.m. The cost per bike is $3. All bike proceeds go to Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids to fight hunger and homeless­ ness in the area. All other activities are free for atten­ dees. Church memorial funds and the handbell choir was formed the following year. Duane Thatcher spearheaded the effort and was the first handbell choir director. One of the handbell choir’s first public perform­ ances was in the Thomapple KeilOgg High School foot­ bap stadium for thecommu­ nity’s sesquicentennial cele­ bration in 1984. The bells have performed in local churches as part of their outreach ministry and for several community serv­ ices and the 911 memorial service. They have also played at the Auto Auction, Zondervan's, Holly Trolley, local nursing homes and a variety of other places during the Christmas season. They have participated in local parades, Wyoming Park Elementary graduation cere­ monies, and were featured on WWMT-TV in the “My Hometown" series. Three members of the cur­ rent choir. Sue Enders, Beth Bauer and Carolyn Steensma were charter members. Other ringers include Julie Coon, Kris Selleck, Sheryl McWhinney, Pat Baragar, Diane Hoskins, Mary Cisler, Michelle Johnson and Sue Wilkins. The bells have been under the direction of Vicki Marsh since 1997. Roast M Dihmi Saturday, May 6th 5-7PM Bowne Center United Methodist Church I Comer of 84th St. & Alden Nash Ave. Alto 06629634 ■ fit * _• I I I - May 13 at local church \W9 new Mv! *£ taitak V • - 1 J Blessing of the Bikes is Robert and Rose Marie Otto (Pederson) of Middleville celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 28, 2006. They are the parents of John and Joni Otto and their children, Greg, Sara and Andrea; Gary and Becky Otto and their children, Thad, Jared and Renae (Rasey); Lynn Otto; and the late Louanne, Jay, and Russell Otto. The occasion will be celebrated with a family gathering on Sunday, April 30. Anyone wishing to congratulate them may send a card to: 5691 Whitneyville Road, Middleville, Mich. 49333. Veto/ The public is invited to the third annual handbell concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Middleville Methodist Church. The concert will be fol­ lowed by an ice cream social in Fellowship Hall. The church is located in down­ town Middleville. The handbell choir will be joined by Ann Hamming on her flute for several numbers, including an arrangement of "Amazing Grace." Vicki Marsh, director of the group, said, “The ladies are anxious to present a vari­ ety of new techniques that make the music come to life.” A variety of music will be performed, from "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to the rousing II Percussive Praise," to the group’s traditional closing number, "The Heavens Are Telling." The three-octave handbell set was purchased in 1983, George Crapsey will celebrate his 90th birthday on May 2nd. He was bom in 1916. Cards and best wishes may be sent to George. CC<"' , I I I FREE MARKET I I I SMITH-DIAMOND ANALYSIS I I 891-2222 SOUTH OFFICE I www.MccleveHomes.com ■I 8980 N. 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Fla., formerly of Middleville, died April 19. 2(X)6 at his home. Gene was bom March 21. 1923 to Clinton Everett Allen and Maude Vee (Harthom) Allen. Gene was married to Rosina J. Martz March 29. 1941. He was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. Gene worked at E W. Bliss for 20 years in Hastings. From there he went into part­ nership and hauled milk in the Dairy’s from farmers in Barry and Ionia counties. Then he went into home improvement until he moved to Brooksville, Fla. in 1983 > Gene is survived by five children. and spouses, (Gerry land Louella Allen. Freeport. (Larry) and Mary Robert (Jim) and Allen. Helen Allen of Wayland. (Donna) and Gene Lambert Fla.. of rooksville, (Darlene) and Phillip Honeysett of Middleville; two brothers. (Wayne) and Alice Allen and Richard (Charlie) and Yvonne Allen; three sisters. Esther (Jane) Misak and Charles Misak of Middleville, Barbara Hoffman of Hastings and Beverly DeWitt of Witchita Falls, Tex.; 19 grandchil­ dren; 23 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and 88 nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes a graveside service will be held at a later date. 1 - where he worked at Innesbrook and Sugar Mill Woods Resorts until his retirement. Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosina J. Allen; parents, Clinton E. Allen and Maude V. Allen; his two sisters. Rose Fish and Mabie Henricks. - *• - I I H I HtS Ji Being inducted into the Thornapple Kellogg National Honor Society on Wednesday are the following students. Row 1: Kaitlyn Otto, Ashley Jachim, Lisa DeWitt, Lindsey Wilson, Kristen Sneller. Row 2: Kristen Schmidt, Katie Opatik-Duff, Trista Caldwell, Stephanie Lukas, Amanda Denney, Whitley Bremer, Felecia Gibbs, Chloe Brower, Allyson Foster, Joshua Foote, Kindra Burger, Mindy Warner. Row 3: Ashley VanderMeer, Tatjana Krouse, Alesha Ward, Kimberly Williamson, Ellen Phillips. Row 4; Gar Allison, Andrew Meads, Amy DeMaagd, Hillary Klunder, Kelsey Krey, Celia Salmon, Erin King, Sydney Kilmartin. Row 5: Joshua Thaler, Ian Sisson, Bradley Steffen, Jonathan Delger, Michael Gray, Sven Welz, Nathan Jazwinski, Tim Howarth, 4 Dakota Hebert, Lyle Jackson, David McMahon. Not present when this photo was taken were Paul Betcher, Douglas Miller, Jason Morley, and Shannon Wingeier. The Thomapple Kellogg in and out of the classroom. Elizabeth Thurber chapter of According to advisor the National Honor Society Rachel Cobb, “Being a part will hold its 2006 induction of the National Honor at ceremony 7 p.m. . Society is both an honor and Wednesday, May 3. a pledge. NHS members Selection to NHS is an demonstrate not only aca­ honor recognized throughout demic excellence, but also the nation. In the ceremony, are positive leaders both in students are recognized for and out of the classroom set­ their accomplishments and ting.” make a public commitment Students are asked to com­ to continue excellence both mit their time and talents to Math Lab ready to help TK students The Math Lab at Thornapple Kellogg is ready to help students each Tuesday after school. The lab is open from from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. each Tuesday. Any parent who discovers students are having difficulty during parent teacher conferences at the high school this Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. are encouraged to remind students about the math lab. Teachers are prepared to help with any math class from integrated math to advanced placement calculus. Different teachers volunteer for the lab each week. Here teacher Donna VonderHoff shares some ideas with students about classes they can take next year. id. 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Forty-seven senior class members will graduate with the Class of 2006. a year in conjunction with Michigan Community Blood Centers. In that time they have donated a total of 3330 pints. Since each pint of donated blood could help three to four people, the Caledonia churches’ drives have potentially helped save 13.440 lives. Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible. to give blood every 56 days. A non-profit blood bank, Michigan Community Blood Centers provides 100 percent of the regular blood supply for all hospitals in Grand Rapids and in Hastings, S peel rumincluding SpectrumBlodgett, Butterworth, Metro Health, Saint Mary s Mercy Medical Center, and Pennock Health Services. ■1. ♦ ♦ wu'a® iBtsta? Blood drive at Duncan Lake Middle School set for Monday The public is invited to help the combined congregations of Caledonia communi­ ty churches save lives by donating blood Monday, MaV 8The drive, sponsored by Michigan Community Blood Centers, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of Duncan Lake Middle School. 9757 Duncan Lake Road, Caledonia. According to Michigan Community Blood Centers Assistant Director of Mobile Recruitment Emily McMullen, the Caledonia churches' blood drive is important because someone needs blood every three sec­ onds. The blood collected at this drive will help the com­ munity supply,” explained McMullen. “When someone in Caledonia needs medical attention, chances are they will be taken to a Kent County hospital. Considering that we supply 100 percent of the blood needed by these hospitals, there is a good chance the blood donated at this drive will end up helping a neighEwvr1 I « • member. I bor or family Since 1983, Caledonia community churches have sponsored blood drives twice 101 Oi iw. inntolii stalirtpi bwiltab hk Ilk Zill It. a mil n o -w I V Vi J TEXAS HOLDEM ? TOURNAMENT lu-id at Hastings Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006 I £ ♦♦♦ Th' , Registration: Noon - 1:00 pm Tournament Begins at 1:00 p.m. $50.00 entry fee - includes lunch Open to the first 100 people Payout will be based on # of entries 50/50 Drawing - Door Prizes Licence *M34182 06629529 \’ I \ 7m 111 >7^ �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006/ Page 7 ■ 1 i r r /- r• ’■•v jw . 1 7 ■ p».■ Ca 4 ■ * K'4 T 1 1^'-* & ; 3W T Wooing Red Riding Hood is full of archetypes including the evil witch or queen (Annie Brower,) the kindly grandmother (Jessie Hornak) and the Big Bad Wolf (David Brew) who prefers to be called Mr. Wolf. ' 'L* ... * . * Ku.. 381b $ ■ lir Ils w n? '23! afe 1K i ® tptQfclgii d -'¥slh ? tea- — wli —\ ww ly'wtai m * e?l * * IMP? tai* s to £■*>'** . L 7 "Sill X J4** r 1> 3- Mr. Kyle Zahl) (and Mrs. Hood (Casey Warren) are adicted to sitting on the couch and watching television re­ runs. by Patricia Johns Src/# VVr/7^r The 22 members of the Thornapple Kellogg cast of ‘‘Wooing Wed Widing Hood" by Charlie Lovett had numerous challenges to meet and conquer over the past several months. They had to learn lines, wear costumes and learn to project (unless they were loud prince Frank.) Then this week perform­ ances had their own special challenges. On Wednesday, a per­ formance for fifth- and sixth­ graders served as a dress rehearsal for the public per­ formance on Thursday, April 27. Then perhaps the most difficult performance in front of their toughest audience was Friday morning in front of an auditorium full of sev­ enth- and eighth-graders. Kyle Zahl and Casey Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Hood were heckled as they constantly watched televi­ sion. 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Visit www.PaylessRealestateServices.com or Call Jodie at 269-948-5555 with Payless Real Estate Services 06630753 (Marissa Kurr) and Big Green Hood (Cassie DeHaan) and the Evil Queen (Annie Brower) whose mani­ acal laugh always ended in a cough. This was one play where those assigned to moving furniture had speaking roles and control of the remote control devices. Narrators Katie Nesbitt and Kelly Chisolm kept the audience informed (except when they were on break.) Behind the scenes help was provided by Tiffani Harrington and Erik Smendik. King Dominic Bierernga and Ciera Ward as Queen ruled over an unwieldy brood of princes, the Strong Prince Justin (Alex D. DeVries,) Wise Prince Jason (Jake Brower) and Loud Prince Frank (Russell Ellinger.) Barbara Burger as the Fairy Godmother and Jessie Hornak as the grandmother made the most of their roles as archetypes. David Brew as the Big Bad Wolf turned that archetype on its tail as he said, “I prefer Mr. Wolf." Even the minor roles had their share of laughs. The ladies in waiting Sophie (Elisabeth Hurtado) and Emma (Samantha Kilmartin) had their eyes on Gerald and Oswald new doormen at the palace after their 16 year stint as the front and back of a dragon. Connor Loew got the laughes as Louise the UPS Gal. Kim Miller was the sound and lighting manager for this show. Directors Cynthia Tjoelker, Marlene Cook and Luann Wiese made the most of the young talents in this play. This is the third year that the middle school has pre­ sented a play. The two previ­ ous plays were Cabin Calamity and Stowaway. V I I Big Green (Cassie DeHaan.) Ontuijj 601 44TH ST. SE www.c21pc.com fl I Pearson-Cook 616-538-8620 OVER 24,000 PROPERTIES TO VIEW! ’Eachoffice independently owned and operated - ■— C-w t u -V—T- 4« UIIH18 llfll I ini 4 e - L_ -■ -1 B .£ LTf-w 5 WAYLAND SCHOOLS - 318 ALPINE <Immediate possession at close with this 3 bedroom ranch. Large lot; fenced backyard, central air, Iattached 1 car garage. 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Twinject or other sc If-inject able epinephrine product prescribed by their physician, and use it with confidence. It might save the child’s life. Yet a recent survey of parents of children with food allergies revealed most parents were uncomfort­ able administering their EpiPen: they were afraid they wouldn’t recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and feared hurting their children or forgetting how to use the device in an emergency. The authors concluded that health care professionals should lake every opportunity to train parents on how to use the EpiPen properly. So how can you tell if a child is having a severe allergic reaction? Symptoms of anaphylasix can include hives, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, chest tightness, congestion, flushing of skin, nau­ sea, vomiting, diarrhea and swelling of lips and tongue. During a potentially dangerous reaction to foods, insect slings or bites, drugs or other substances, the injected epinephrine (adrenaline) acts quickly to open the airway, reduce throat swelling and maintain blood pressure. Following arc general directions for using an EpiPen (for patients 66 pounds or more) or EpiPen Jr. (33-66 pounds). Always check with your doctor for instructions on the care, storage and handling of these products. • Remove the EpiPen from its storage tube. It will be used on the fleshy outer portion of the thigh (it’s also OK to administer through clothes if necessary). • Make a fist around the auto-injector (black tip facing down). Don’t remove the gray safety cap until you are ready to administer the device. Avoid placing your fingers over the black tip when removing the safety cap or after the safety cap has been removed. • With your other hand, pull off the gray safety release. • Hold the black tip near the outer thigh, over the patient’s clothing. In recent months, some well-known companies including Verizon, Lockheed Martin, Motorola and IBM have "frozen" their pension plans. If your company freezes its plan - or if you think it might do so in the future - you'll want to start thinking now' of how to replace the potential lost income during your retire­ ment years. When a company freezes its pension plan, contribu­ tions or additional benefits will be discontinued during the freeze. Additional bene­ fits typically would have increased each year of con­ tinued employment. Generally, when you retire or if you become disabled and can no longer work, for example, distributions will be paid to you based on your plan's distribution options. Companies that freeze their pension plans may replace them with 401 (k) plans, a move that gives you both opportunities and responsibilities. Now, you must determine how much you need to save in your retirement plan. 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You will know the patient has received the correct dose of medication if the red flag appears in the window. savings and an almost unlim­ ited array of investment possibilities. * Purchase an annuity - If you can afford it. you might want to purchase a fixed annuity, which offers taxdeferred growth of earnings and can be set up to provide you with a lifetime income stream. ♦ Take Social Security earli­ er - If your pension had not been frozen, you might have preferred to start taking Social Security at your "full" retirement age, which can be anywhere from 65 to 67. Now, however, you might need to start collecting your checks at age 62. Your monthly payments will be smaller than if you had wait­ ed, but if you need the money, it’s there for you. * Adjust your investment UK portfolio - With the help of an investment professional, you might want to restruc­ ture your portfolio to provide you with more income dur­ ing your retirement years. Don't Get Frozen Out Clearly, it can be upsetting to see your pension frozen. But by managing your 401 (k) wisely, and by con­ sidering the other steps men­ tioned above, you may be able to attain sufficient retirement income to over­ come the loss of what you once counted on. 2006 Edward Jones 616-891-2020 taxes.* Do not place your thumb over To manage your 401(k) correctly, you may want to work with a qualified invest­ ment professional - because, as you can see. there's a lot at stake. Roth 401(k) May Be Available If your company moves from a pension plan to a 401(k), it may also provide you with the option of put­ ting some of your money into the new Roth 401(k). Using the Roth feature in your 401(k) allows you to contribute after-tax dollars, which means you pay taxes on your contributions right away. Although distributions of Roth 401(k) contributions are always tax free, distribu­ tions must meet a triggering event such as retirement, dis­ ability or death. Earnings also can be tax free once you reach age 59 1/2 and have had the Roth 401 (k) for five years. This tax-free feature can be quite valuable in help­ ing you build resources for retirement. Other Income-Building Possibilities Apart from actively man­ aging your 401(k), you have other options to help replace some of the income you might lose from the freezing of your pension plan. Here are some possibilities: * Contribute to your IRA Try to fully fund your Roth or Traditional IRA, both of which offer tax-advantaged making sense of investing VISA ■ L fZWJ < 12 I ( I ! I I �i il The Sun and News. Middleville, May 2, 2006/ Page 9 ■ s l) >1 II SA <r !S $ ST* v ? ‘ S' & February Students of the Month •XS > Students of the Month for February were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Front Row) Mike Munjoy, Andrew Schultz, Alex Buning, Blake Berkimer, Josh Brower; (Back Row) Amber Hunter, Michelle London, JessicaPitsch, Kelsey Aubil, Chelsey Strumberger, Meagan Bishop 4’S & i»b. i* The Caledonia FFA chapter will welcome all alumni and supporters to its 70th annual chapter banquet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 15 in the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Awards will be given to members for out­ standing achievements in career development, leader­ ship and personal growth. Alumni will offer reflections and a year in review slide show will be offered. Alumni and supporters are asked to RSVP to John Schut to Caledonia Hgih School at 616-891-8129 or via email at shutj@caledonia.k12.mi.us by May 10. Shown in the picture here are members of the state champion FFA parliamentary procedure team in 1968. Girl Scouts invited to day camp *i —Jr* !«■>,, ■ ■**> ■■W * FFA alumni, supporters invited to banquet Valley Neighborhood Girl Scout Day Camp "Discover Michigan!i” It will be held June 19-22 from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Caledonia Lakeside Park. Cost for the day camp will be $45 for Girl Scout mem­ bers and $55 for non-Girl Has your daughter been asking about Girls Scouts, but you aren't sure what it’s all about? Then the Girls Scouts are available to ask those questions. Girls interested in learning more about Girls Scouts are invited to attend Cherry Scout members. The girls will have fun discovering Michigan while hiking, making new friends, playing games, cooking out­ doors, learning new songs, earning patches, and being entertained by guest speak­ ers. a® i The group also can enjoy watching a ceremonial dance preformed by a member of the Potawatomi Indians. For additional informa­ tion, call Tara Good at 616891-7105 or Tracy Morris at 616-891-5437. r i * c • Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Presents i t w KSV a | Fw IJ Healthy Talks w F ■rlE 1 Topic of Discussion: Total Joint Replacement • • • • < (<i 'il VI Li Which joints in the body are commonly replaced Signs, symptoms and indications for total joint surgery Discussion of the surgical procedure What to expect prior to and following surgery _ • »] fl * Daniel M. Malsheske, P.A.-C., will be presenting this educational forum at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. on May 4, 2006 from 4:00pm-5:00pm h 5 Refreshments will be served 5YAOPfO <o° o rjgj t* AW? ✓ I I * I r ■*' ,O Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, PC I • a t f ■ •- Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Ar-. I3***. k t 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 y ll *** ¥ .r • k : J* OIKj ;J 1J Sr. I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006 •II I Caledonia student to join arts festival Member Bonnie Slayton holds one of the plain canvas bags which will be transformed and sold to help hurricane victims this Saturday at the WHAT art show and garage sale. Artist shows his stuff Artist brings his work to Freeport. Corkey Blanchard shows off his mother in laws back door, one of his watercolors on display at the Freeport Historical Society this weekend. WHAT art show will be Saturday in Middleville Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION ads! 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week The art group W.H.A.T. (women happily art together) will have a Spring Art Show and Artist's Flea Market, -X--Saturday, May 6, from 10 -» — * * 9 — • \ • — * A • K , A « •* * A • K A a 1 > V V 1 * V * 1 * t ♦ 4 ♦ 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. ■> b 9 b < I b 1 \ * * A J A -i-L ♦——*-*— '----- - A *--- T V< This event will be held at I I x ‘I InSoon Felch's studio at 6869 Here is Keith all lean and tan. / N. Whitneyville Road in * Middleville. ,• Back from the south to Many original items will * a a > be for sale from handmade a 1 I I Michigan land. * b l soap to pottery, including A 1 z * a 48 canvas tote bags for the | Ifyou see him about with his ft a "Bags of Hope" project that A will raise money for last special lady. year's hurricane victims. Wish him Happy Birthday! •a > v See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. Cause on May 10h he will be * PRINTING PLUS EIGHTY! V * With love, • 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn < Your family 5 The bags will be embel­ lished and recreated in many ways by different women in the W.H.A.T. group. Member Bonnie Slayton says, “I think it will be fun to see how these plain bags will be transformed. Shoppers are invited to come and find a gift for Mother's Day. The artist's flea market will be held outside the stu­ dio (weather permitting), and include art materials and sup­ plies that aren't needed by members any more. > 749 Carol Lee Loan Originator Loans for Every Home. Now’s a great time to get a loan that fits the home you want. MainStreet looks at your situation and works at finding a way to say “yes”. 6.125% 6.291% APR* 15 Year Fixed imn» : ii • * r • 0 maiMTreet ^SAVINGS BANK * ♦Annual Percentage Rate as of 4/28/06 _______ and is subject to change. /t £ how we hank here. Call Carol to find out how she can help you with a mortgage, refinancing, home equity loan, line of credit, construction loan, and more. Laura Danielson, daughter experience that showcases of Mike and Mary Danielson young artists with exception­ of Caledonia, has been invit­ al talents," said Lora Frankel Z* • a ed to participate in the festival chair. "The partici­ Michigan Youth Arts pants merit recognition for Festival May 11-13 on the their achievements in the arts campus of Western Michigan and in the educational University in Kalamazoo. process. The Youth Arts Laura, a Caledonia High Festival provides a unique School student, has been opportunity to renew our selected for participation in commitment to arts educa­ Honors Band. the tion, and to appreciate the The annual festival will contributions the arts can celebrate its 44 anniversary make to the growth of socie­ this year. It is the culmina­ ty." tion of a nine-month seach Jennifer Reinstein, festival for the finest artistic talent in executive director, added, Michigan high schools. More "Michigan is the only state in than 60,000 students across which arts education organi­ the state are involved in the zations collaborate annually adjudication process which to produce an event of this results in nearly 1,000 being length and complexity, rec­ invited to participate in the ognizing and educating out­ festival. standing young artists in six While at the festival, stu­ fine and performing arts dis­ dents share their talents with ciplines. We look forward to their peers and the public celebrating the excellence of through performances and arts education in Michigan exhibitions. In addition, the with students, educators and students benefit from educa­ community members in tional rehearsals, workshops May." and master classes presented The Michigan Youth Arts by working professionals in festival is made possible with the arts. Creative writing, the support of the Michigan dance, film/video, instru­ Council for Arts and Cultural mental and vocal music, the- Affairs, a partner agency of aterand visual arts are includ­ the National Endowment for ed in the three-day event. the Arts; The Arcus Gay & Since 1963, the Michigan Lesbian Fund; The BurdickYouth Arts Festival has pro­ Thorne Foundation; the vided an arts education Irving S. Gilmore showcase unique in- the Foundation; Pfizer Inc.; the nation. Dr. Joseph Maddy, Arts Fund of Kalamazoo founder of the Interlochen County through the Arts Center for the Arts, began the Council >'1 of festival as a talent screening Greater'Kalamazoo; and Psi of young musicians for Iota Xi (Michigan Michigan Week. Over the Organization and Eta years, it has evolved into a Omicron Chapter). comprehensive celebration of arts education. "The Michigan Youth Arts Festival is an extraordinary [ Saving on home Two Caledonia 1ft & $ i.<r (Sl $ $ - itff- it if a*? $ & islW' te rs I * toi’j 2® •|C. ESinitj 83 WE fe i W L’ ■ ifeaib Alma degrees undreds of thousands Two Caledonia High School graouates were graduates among the 278 students who received degrees at Alma College's 2006 commence­ ment ceremony April 22. Cameron Ray of Colorado Springs earned a bachelor of arts degree in a program of emphasis in music technolo­ gy. A 2002 graduate of Caledonia High School, he is the son of Jeff and Ruthanne Ray of Colorado Springs. Mark Zeeff of Caledonia earned a bachelor of arts degree in music. A 2001 graduate of Caledonia High School, he is the son of James and Christyne of Zeeff Caledonia. ‘of families are saving W a taxi® money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their home and fcfe fa mobile home protection. 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IP K This year's Scholarship fund-raiser dinner and auc­ tion sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)Gun Lake Area will be held Thursday, May 11. “Seating is limited so reservations are a must,” says Fran Leonard, event chair. “Your $25 donation will get you into a wonder­ fully tasteful evening in more ways than one.” The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Bowens Mills on Briggs Road. Those attending can pick up a GFWC Gun Lake Area Directory, enjoy hors d’oeu­ vres made by club women, meet and be entertained by scholarship recipients, view their art and look over auc­ tion items. A buffet dinner the club women’s home­ made desserts will follow. Auction items will be on display before the meal and during intermission. The auction will take place after dessert. Some of the items will include a week’s stay at Brucker Place cottage in Grand Haven; NASCAR telephone and travel mug; original art pieces from Kurt Boulter of Plainwell; a watercolor from Rose Marie Redding; lap quilt and matching pillow from Donna Kirkey of Lansing; two ceramic pieces from Bridge Street Gallery, Plainwell; original jewelry from Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings; artist Betsy Ratzsch’s ceramic bird­ house; a “something out of nothing creation” (tote) from Ruth Perino; a hand-crafted pillow from President-elect Linda Molitor; shrimp din­ ner for four from club presi­ dent Judy and Doyle Smith; cultured pearl earrings from Goldsmith Jewelers, Wayland; 12 months of Flowers from Water's Edge; a free night at Bay Pointe Inn, and two individual memberships from Curves in Wayland. Auction purchases can be made by cash, check and major credit cards. The buffet dinner is catered by Janet Pavlak and her crew from Hopkins and includes salad, marinated chicken breasts; rolls and butter, red skinned potatoes and two vegetables. The ,1 I* r- 1? VP-1* i dessert buffet will be pre­ pared by GFWC Gun Lake Area members who will also decorate the tables. “You judge the tables and we'll present the ‘token’. There is something for everyone at the event” says Leonard. “Come and meet our scholarship winners, eat / ’ r.. 6 Call 945-9554 anytim e to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! $1,750 for 2006. Martin & received Wayland also $175.00 each for their HOBY recipients. Funding for these scholarships also comes from the businesses in our area through advertising in our “Community Business Directory”. These books have become a staple phone- (4); scholarships for students interested in Health Services (4); & two Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Scholarships. 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Terms & Conditions for are participating locations Communications Services available at any Alltel store or alltel.com. 06630743 ■* �•• • Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. May 2. 2006 Students at Kettle Lake create mural on the wall by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Though the students aren't usually encouraged to draw on the walls. Kettle Lake Elementary children not only drew on the wall last week, but created a masterpiece that will be seen for years. With the assistance € f mural painter Katherine Larson, every student in the school received the opportu­ nity to add their special touch to the mural on the wall outside of the school*s library. The week began with a special assembly hosted by Larson. The children were given postcards of murals created by Larson as they lis­ tened to her explain their involvement in the process 5 of the school’s future mural. Larson also entertained the students with her classical trained voice as she sang opera-themed songs. By the end of Monday, Larson had the mural sketch completed and was ready for the students. During Tuesday ’s. Wednesday s and Thursday’s art classes, the students all added their indi­ vidual special touches to the mural. The completed work of art was unveiled during the school's carnival Friday evening. The mural project was sponsored by the Cultural of Arts Committee. Committee member Candy Price had met Larson during an artist conference and presented the mural idea to Kettle l^ake $ ft • ■ Lit • 5n HELP WANTED r ✓ n 7^' I Full-time Clerical Work Must have automotive experience. Please send resume to: Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Ad #167 06630751 Students at Kettle Lake Elementary assisted moralist Katherine Larson create a Caledonia scene on a school wall. The scene includes children reading books while sitting on a the hill next to the Thornapple River. Principal Chris Warren. With Warren's approval, the children submitted mural ideas, of which the teachers chose the top six. The com­ mittee members then select­ ed the top three ideas, which Happy, Happy Pay! 5&S Market is now open 7 days a week for your gardening pleasure! Beautiful Mother’s Pay Baskets - Shop early for awesome selection Annual flats and 4 pots to create your own containers and Chortling in their Joy gardens! Veggie Seeds 6 starts to feed your family! Seed Potatoes 6 Onion Sets ready for immediate planting Limited number of Strawberry plants for your home Berry Patch! Fresh local Asparagus to go with those Mushrooms you just picked Hundreds of Cool Perennials including loads of Bargain Beauties Friendly faces and Good Vibrations Make You Smile! Stop in to shop, visit, or munch on some of our Market Goodies were forwarded to Larson along with pictures of Caledonia scenes. Larson began creating murals in 1992 and since then.has painted more than 150 in businesses, schools and other locations. She began painting murals with students four years ago. Larson has written and illus­ trated ten children's books, including "Lost in Peter's II Tomb," Break-in at the n Basilica and " M is for Melody, A Musical Alphabet." When she isn't painting or writing books, Larson enjoys performing in operas. "The students teach me a . lot," said Larson. "I learn many different techniques from them. Kettle Lake has one of the most talented groups of students I've worked with." BaikY say YES! to quality affordable service Electrical Services RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL i Master Electrician 06629439 Licensed and Insured —Middleville— FREE ESTIMATES 269.908.0658 ( iKfflti ' j ri i in Pete Bailey & lit b Wlpil’2 id Kite ra! D ® - M t R - A LL^ C A AZ o • Reunions • Parties of Any Kind! • Weddings • Open Houses • Graduations RENTALS ta "i ttd us We set ud and we take down! 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Make sure you have a manual can opener. • Keep a complete first- .* branches or sagging lines. increase the chance of your occurs when power is aid kit and a sufficient sup­ • Report potential hazards home being struck by light ­ restored. ply of prescription medica­ and keep others especially ning. • Keep one light “ on ” so tions on hand at all times. children away from fallen • Avoid taking a bath or you ’ ll know when your L During a Storm trees and power lines. shower. In fact, avoid run ­ electricity has been • Stay clear of downed • Offer to help neighbors ning water for any reason. restored. and sagging wires. Treat all who may need special assis ­ Metal pipes and plumbing • If you are leaving the downed wires as if they are energized and keep a safe house, turn the main break­ will conduct electricity in tance: infants, the elderly or distance. Also make sure er off. 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Consumers Energy, the • Be cautious around Additional information is medical attention. principal subsidiary ot brush, available at the Centers for storm-damaged If someone seeks medical CMS Energy, provides nat ­ branches and trees where attention, they should call Disease Control (CDC) web­ ural gas and electricity to wires may be entangled. site http://wwwZcdc.gov or their doctor in advance so more than six million of the • Survey your property that they don’t have to sit in by contacting Amy Latham, state ’ s 10 million residents for any visible damage and the waiting room for a long CCPHD Epidemio-logist, at all 68 Lower Peninsula possible lingering effects of in time and possibly infect 969-6492. the storm, such as hanging counties. other patients. 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The proposed project includes - CONSTRUCTION OF FINKBEINER AND CRANE ROADS BETWEEN PATTERSON AND WHITNEYVILLE ROADS AS WELL AS A NEW BRIDGE OVER THE THORNAPPLE RIVER BETWEEN M-37 AND WHITNEYVILLE ROAD These informational meetings will be provided to assist the public in understanding the scope of the proposed project including the proj­ ect history, location, limits, funding, and other background informa­ tion. A schedule of upcoming preliminary public hearings will also be made available at these informational meetings or by contacting one of the agencies below. INFORMATIONAL MEETING #1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. and INFORMATIONAL MEETING #2 SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2006 - 10:00 A.M. BOTH MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT THORNAPPLE KELLOGG H.S. AUDITORIUM (Park in West Lot off Green Lake Rd. - Middleville, Ml) Thornapple Township Village of Middleville 200 E. Main Street 100 E. Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7202 269-795-3385 Barry County Road Commission 1725 W M-43 Hwy. - PO Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3449 06628875 Of M/Z) Middleville Farmers Market Z) • -• A' * ★ r * FOUNDEDlAM Teresa K. Venton of Middleville was among 90 MacMurray College students receiving academic honors and leadership awards during the 2006 Honors Convocation at the College in Jacksonville. Venton was inducted into the MacMurray College Honor Society and received highest honors in general scholarship for the Class of 2006. The daughter of Edward and Nancv Nancy* Venton of Middleville, she graduated from MacMurray in the fall of 2005 with a B.A. degree in deaf and hard of hearing: teacher education, an A.A. degree in ITP (Interpreter Training Program) and a minor in liberal arts. While at MacMurray she had been active in B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers and Sisters in Christ), the ’’Holy Fools", Chi Alpha Sorority, cross country, tennis and was Student Leader of the Month. She had also been on the Dean's List, listed in Who's Who, and was a recipient of the Lincoln Laureate Award. College President Lawrence D. Bryan presided at the April 20th convocation in Annie Merner Chapel and welcomed student honorees, other participants and guests. Giving the honors address at the convocation was David Searby '96, an attorney at the ^CHIG Opening May 5,2006 I I o Middleville Farmers Market is next to the Village Office on the banks of the Thornapple River. - —* .—I % p £ Market Hours: 7 am to 2 pm -W * I AC & —* ■ I I I I I I I I — V I I I I I, I I o —* I I J -r * / ■' I f I I I / J I f I I fl I II lu ’ll! I If j i M I < o o\ Every Friday Morning experience all the great farm fresh produce, flow­ ers, homemade items and more att the Middleville Farmers Market. 01 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS Community Recreation Plan for VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, 2006 to 2010. Parker made a MICHIGAN motion to accept the resolution COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES as written and support was given April 11, 2006 by Pullen. Roll Call Vote: Ayes. The regular meeting of the Seven (Corson, Lytle. Myers, Village Council of Middleville, Parker, Pullen, Reyff and Van Michigan was called to order at Noord). Nays: None. Absent: 7:00 p.m. by President Myers in None. Motion Passed. the Council Chambers of the 5. Resolution 06-11 Temporary Village Hall. Roll Call Members suspension of Enforcement for present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Trash, etc. Pullen made a motion Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, to accept the resolution as writ­ Teresa Venton Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. ten and support was given by Absent: None. Reyff. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Kurt E. Harris Law Firm in President Myers asked that Seven (Lytle, Myers, Parker, DuQuoin, and operations the synopsis of the March 28, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord and officer for the DuQuoin 2006 meeting be read for the Corson). Nays: None. Absent: public. The minutes of the March None. Motion Passed. Emergency Services and 28, 2006 meeting were present­ 6. Pullen made a motion to Disaster Agency. Searby, ed. Van Noord requested the accept current bills submitted for who grew up in DuQuoin, is addition of word “efficient” on the April 11, 2006 meeting for the a graduate of the Southern page 2, of the full minutes under amount of $43,915.96. Support Illinois University School of Council Committee Reports, sec- was given by Lytle. Voice Vote: Law (2001) and earned his tion C after the word new and the Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: words “which would be” after the None. Motion Passed. bachelor’s degree in Criminal word systems in the same para­ 7. Reyff made a motion to Justice and Political Science graph. Parker made a motion to table the awarding of the bid W from MacMurray College. accept the minutes as corrected Main/Bender Rd. until the April Dr. Parris R. Watts, Vice and support was given by Pullen. 25, 2006 meeting. Van Noord Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays: supported the motion. Voice President for Academic and None. Absent: None. Motion Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Student Affairs, announced Passed. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2005 - 2006 academic honors ACTIONS TAKEN: 8. Mika, Myers, Beckett & and awards. Leadership 1. The agenda was presented Jones PLC agreement for legal awards were presented by by President Myers, who asked services was presented. Lytle Dr. Sally Cayan, Director of that Mr. and Mrs. James Cole be made a motion to accept the added under Reserved Time. agreement and authorize Student Life. Reyff made the motion to accept President Myers to sign. Support the agenda with the addition of for the motion was given by the item and support was given Pullen. Voice Vote; Ayes All, by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. Nays None. Absent: None. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Motion Passed. 9. Chris Mugridge, Finance 2. Parker made a motion to Director/Treasurer, requested an grant Mr. and Mrs. James Cole, upgraded Pitney Bowes Postage 1067 Arlington a 60 day exten­ Meter. Pullen made a motion to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF sion to the April 17, 2006 •II dead­ lease the new meter at $436 CALEDONIA line for connecting to the Village quarterly for 60 months and BOARD OF TRUSTEES sewer system. Reyff supported Parker supported the motion. U that motion. Voice vote: Ayes All. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. ME£TJNG_ NOTICE A regular meeting of the Charter Nays: None. Absent: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Township of Caledonia Board of Motion Passed. At 8:50 P.M. Corson made a Trustees will be held beginning 3. Resolution 06-09 Policy for motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May Middleville Logo and Trademark with support by Lytle. Voice Vote: 3, 2006, 3,at 2006, the Caledonia at the Caledonia __ r______ was presented. Parker7_____ made _______ a Ayes All, Nays None. Absent; Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple motion to accept the resolution None. Motion Passed. Street, Caledonia, Michigan. as written and support was given Respectfully submitted: Note: Individuals with disabilities by Van Noord. Roll Call Vote: Mary Jean Havenaar may request auxiliary aids and Ayes, Seven (Lytle, Myers, Village of Middleville Clerk services for the meeting by con­ Parker, Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord The complete text of the minutes tacting the Township Clerk at and Corson). ■ Nays: None. may be read at the Village Hall 616.891.0070. Absent: None. Motion Passed. between the hours of 9: a.m. k TENTATIVE AGENDA 4. Resolution 06 - 10 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL Thornapple Area Parks and Friday. 06630491 CALL. Recreation . Commission 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ Public Notice - Village of Caledonia SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the April 19, The Village of Caledonia is requesting the pleasure 2006 Meeting. your company at a meeting of the Caledonia Enhance B. Correspondence Not Committee. Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. The Village of Caledonia is pursuing an Enhancen 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT Grant through Michigan Department of Transportation OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ beautify our downtown area. The Caledonia Enhance COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND Committee has been formed to evaluate what our c STAFF. town area needs are and how we can promote the en A. None. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. ment of our downtown and other projects that are of ir A. Request by ‘T&M Partners’ est to our Village. The purpose of the meeting is to e to amend the Consent lish local support and gather suggestions from the Ic Judgment the for Crossroads of Caledonia business owners and residents. (formerly Garden Grove). Please join us on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 6: 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. RM. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 I A. Motion - To participate in the Kent County Drain Maple St., Caledonia, Michigan. Commission’s ‘Stormwater Master Planning’ grant pro­ We look forward to your attendance and input as gram, to amend the 2006 strive to achieve a common goal for what is best ir budget, and to award the community. 493 work to the Township’s engi­ neering firm. B. Nominations - For 2006 ‘Hometown Hero’ award. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion - Regarding annual maintenance program renewal with ‘Fund Balance, Inc.’ for Fund Balance software. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). Call 945-9554 for more information. 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06629613 CALEDONIA TOWNS! II •It GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 1 / >.< /MN Vi $ 4 I $ £ ■— 5 , I" ft 1 I * I Kffi L. — hr I i &E — ...... — ■- • ML Si �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006/ Page 15 of M% I 0 1 X ■— f » 1 6Sri’S I—« > * /8J< ^CHl G * FOUNDED Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Village of Middleville 100 E. Main St. Middleville, MI 49333 WSSN# 4360 A ""1 Report 2005 Middleville Dept, of Public works is pleased to present our Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of the quality of water that we provided to you in 2005. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to EPA and State standards. Our goal is to provide you a safe, depend­ able supply of drinking water. Trained, state certified personnel operate your water utility. It is our pleasure to provide you a safe abundant water supply. .• • > .SS > IS’ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or General Information farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water Your water comes from three ground wells, two of which are located near the water storage tower on the west side of town. The third well is located off Irving Rd. at the base of the old ski hill. Production well # 1 on Irving road and production well # 3 on the west side are built to a depth of 78 feet and utilize unconfined sand and gravel aquifers. Production well # 4 on the west side is built to a depth of 352 feet and utilizes the Marshall Sandstone aquifer. An underground storage facility is also located near the top of the hill east of the production well 1 site on Irving road. We are currently looking into establishing another well to better serve the runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm needs of our growing community. 11 For Your Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses health risks. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA: Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). . . ’ ' Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-compromised person such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1800-426-4791).. Contaminants and Sources C? si Contaminants that may be present in source water include: The sources of drinking water (both Up water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water,’which must provide the same protection for public health. Definitions; Water Terminology • N/D: Non-Detects - laboratory analysis indicates the contaminant is not present • ppm or mg/1: parts per million or milligrams per liter o mg/1: one part per million corresponds to a single penny in $10,000 • ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter o ppb: one part per billion corresponds to a single penny in $10,000,000 • pCi/1: picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water • A/L: Action Level- the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow • MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level- the maximum contaminant allowed - is the highest level of a contam­ inant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • MCLG: Maximum ConUminant Level Goal- the goal is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there are no known or expected risks to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. the presence of animals or from human activity. Water Testing Data This report includes all required MDEQ testing which have either MCLs or detects. Inorganic ConUminant Nitrate Nitrite 7- ***** <10 ppm Jan-Dec 2005 >1.0 ppm <1.0 ppm <0.05 ppm N/A .5-11.9 ppm No Lead Copper No 0-0.2 ppm No 249-393 ppm <0.1 ppm 12ppm 15 ppb 0 7 ppb 9/2003 1300 ppb 1300 ppb 220 ppb # of sites above AL ________ 0________ 0 Date Test Result Violation MCLG MCL Gross Alpha 10/2001 <1.4 No 0 15 pCi/1 Radium 226 10/2001 0.1 No 0 5 pCi/1 10/2001 1.4 No 0 5 pCi/1 10/2001 06 No 0 30 pCi/1 - 4 Detected Range Violation 9/10/03 2ppm .18ppm NO Chlorodibromomethane 9/10/03 0.080ppm .0005-.0009ppm NO Chloroform 9/10/03 0.080ppm Trace-.0009ppm NO Total Trihalomethanes 9/10/03 0.080ppm .0011-.0028ppm NO 9/10/03 0.080ppm ,0006-.0010ppm NO Contaminant A-J J-S 0-D Bacteriological sample site #1 J .39 F .28 M A M J T7 A O S Additional Monitoring Information Chlorine residuals: .40 .34 .57 .43 .31 .27 Bacteriological sample site #3 .04 .11 .34 .24 .24 .27 .61 .32 .52 D .32 .26 .29 .52 .43 .32 .17 .42 .32 .40 Bacteriological sample site #2 N I • * Figures in this Uble represent the amount of total chlorine detected in our drinking water measured in parts per million (ppm). 2005 2004 Chlorine or Chlorine is added to our drinking water as a disinfectant. Maximum residual disinfec­ tant level (MRDL) of four ppm has been established by safe drinking water rules. This is the highest level allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of micro­ bial contaminants. Maximum residual detection level goal (MRDLG) is the established level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. That level has been established at two ppm. *7 Sodium; Sodium has no MCL or MCLG. Sodium contamination in drinking water typically comes from the ero­ .42 .24 .55 .36 .12 .27 .35 .19 .27 sion of natural deposits. Nitrateg: Nitrates in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods due to rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask tor advice from your health care provider. Monthly average of samples Quarterly ave. of monthly ave. 9/2003 Uranium No 0-14 ppm I 1 Our Water Radium 228 No <0.1 ppm MCL Chloramines MCLG Radiological No Date Dichlorobromethane AL No 0-29 ppm 349 ppm N/A N/A ” N/A N/A~ Violation 0.1 ppm 4 ppm N/A ” 4 ppm Range of Detections 18 ppm N/A N/A Jan-Dec 2005 Barium i W M *WW 9 - Jan-Dec 2005 Iron Sodium i WKt Jt bra >10 ppm Jan-Dec 2005 Hardness Kill Jan-Dec 2005 Jan-Dec 2005 Fluoride Our Water 8.2 ppm Jan-Dec 2005 Chloride MCLG MCL Date(s) Sampled Date .28 .30 RAA ..27 .21 .24 .48 .37 .29 .24 .48 .29 .49 .34 .19 .28 Lead; Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general pop­ ulation. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your taps for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). .34 .35 .46 .32 .24 .29 .34 .37 water assessments for community water supplies. This study evaluates community water source wells for susceptibility to ““pationThe n.Departmento<Enrtmnmenta. Ouatit,and ip.data.and *' ^6* A evaluations are based on several categories which are ' totaled “arr “e at a water S,«em score, which is translated into a susceptibility delermlnation. MIDDLEVILLE S susceptibility .. rated a. msttald. Result. «(the totaled to arrive at a water system score, which is translated into a susceptibility determination are added for an overall well score. All well scores are the Village Department of Public Works during the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. entire assessment report may be viewed at informed about your water. This report is updated and published annually. We will keep safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you We are committed to providing you informed of any problems’that may occur throughout the year. you: be mailed directly to customers. A copy may be obtained at the Village offices between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. I of this report contact Wayne Winchester at 100 E. Main St. Middleville, MI 49333 or call (269) 795-3385. For more information about your water or the contents • • . This report will not ___ 06629644 t Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269 9554 or 1-800-870-7085 — �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006 •Il Mulvihill ready to carry his clubs to Butler University by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia varsity golf coach Gus Wagner offered his sincerest thank you’s to Terry Mulvihill on Thursday morning at Caledonia high school. He thanked him for his two sons, and he thanked them because they played golf rather than football. Someday, Butler University Men's Golf head coach Steve Jones may do the same thing. Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill his signed National Letter of Intent to golf at Butler University in Indianapolis next fall. Isaac's brother Abe, a 2004 Caledonia graduate, walked on his freshman year at Butler and has earned him­ self a scholarship for next year. Having an older sibling on campus wasn't the only rea­ son Isaac chose Butler. “I went down there on a visit, and I liked it a lot. I met the coach. I like the atmos­ phere phere down down there. there. II like like how how the campus is set up. Their business school is really good,” said Isaac. Isaac looked at a few Big Ten schools as well, and Grand . Valley State University. “A lot of coaches recruit juniors. So, if you have a X * - <■ x■ J Qi Bj- round at the O-K Gold Conference tournament, placed second as an individ­ ual in the Scots' Division 2 district tournament, placed m a third at his regional toumament, then second at the a I i I® - . » great senior year - I’m not saying its impossible - but a lot of schools have their line­ ups filled,” said Wagner. Isaac didn't have a poor junior season. He qualified for the Division 2 state finals as an individual. It took his senior season performance to really turn recruiters heads however. He tied for the lowest 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-4230 with Caledonia won for the third time in five tries in the O-K Gold Conference last Thursday, placing 11 strokes ahead of the second place team at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The Fighting Scots fired a 180. Hamilton was that sec­ ond-place team, finishing with tied Thornapple Kellogg at 191 after the first five scorers. The Hakweyes took the tie-breaker over the host Trojans. Caitlin Chamberlin shot a solid 40 to lead the Trojans, but Caledonia’s Carolyn Schaner edged her out for medallist honors on the day with a 39. Britni Gregory fired a 42 for the Fighting Scots, Sara Leatherman 44, and Amy Russo 55. Caitlin Chamberlain was followed for TK by Heather Hawkins with a 45, Macy Chamberlin 51, and Rachel Harris 55. Cassie Sneller led Hamilton with a 42. While Caledonia has won three conference jamborees p Bryan Hemingway MPT ASTYM treatment o I* i I I thus far, Hamilton and South Christian took the other two. Only one remains, as the league gets together for the South Christian hosted jam­ boree at Railside Country Club Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg has finished second twice and fourth twice. Last Thursday was the Trojans first third place finish in the league. Behind those top three teams Thursday, South Christian shot a 207, Hastings 212, and Wayland 225. While things are spinning at the top of the O-K Gold Conference girls’ golf stand­ ings, the Hastings’ Saxons have put themselves firmly ahead of Wayland for fifth place in last few league jam­ borees. Tuesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Wayland the Saxons fired a 207 to stay one spot ahead of the host Wildcats. The Saxons were only four strokes behind fourth place Thornapple Kellogg. South Christian won for the first time in four league jamborees this season with a 187. Hamilton was second with 193, and Caledonia third with a 195. TK fired a 203 in fourth place and Wayland 224 in sixth. After having a 50 as the team's best score at the Caledonia hosted jamboree Friday, it was the Sailors’ fourth best score Tuesday. Kelsey VanNoord led the Sailors with a 43. She tied Wayland's Jessica Dewit for the second best score on the day. Caledonia’s Schaner led all shooters with a 41. Behind Schaner for the Scots, Gregory shot a 45, Leatherman 53, and Brittany Gibbons 56. Caitlin Chamberlin led the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans with a 44, while teammate Hawkins fired a 48, Macy Chamberlin a 54, and Heidi Klunder 57. Erin Fluke paced the Hastings' girls with a 46. Brooke Koons fired a 50 for the Saxons, Nikki Meredith 53, and Krystal Pond 58. 0 -S- ft t tie «• DItaii lib’ idolin *1/1 If IIU « h I •4 * th!• ’? ■!< Family Dentist of Caledonia Conditions that respond well to ASTYM™ treatment • Plantar fasciitis • Heel pain • Achilles tendinitis • Chronic ankle sprains • Shin splints • Knee pain • Hip/groin pain • Hamstring strains • IT band syndrome • Limited rotation • Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) • Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Wrist sprains • Shoulder pain He doesn't expect the col­ lege game to be much differ­ ent. It is still golf. “There shouldn't be a dif­ ference,” he said, “as long as you play well. It’s only you and the course.” Scots lead Gold as teams prep for last golf jamboree A Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill blasts a shot off the during the 2005 Divison 2 boys golf state finals at Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing. He placed second in the state as an individual. (File photo) Get back in action Division 2 state finals in October, 2005. Isaac has been a threesport varsity athlete for the last two years at Caledonia, lettering in golf, basketball, and baseball. a. ----- - - s 0> CM ••: Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill is joined by his father Terry Mulvihill (right) and Fighting Scot varsity boys’ golf coach Gus Wagner (left) after signing his National Letter of Intent to join the Butler University men’s golf team next fall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) K . :-'7 - J ■X f* •'IT Physical Therapy Alexis Snyder MPT Mi •• ---- : J- i - J ■ f First Rehab --.w ,- a Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,990 area homes! ■r I S Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS ■ ASTYM /^i — * • 891 t • Changing rehab. Changing Lives www.astym.com Accepting new patients Evening hours available We welcome all ages Call now for an appointment 1 ■ 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Michigan ♦ V] SV to F h' i" I I �I The Sun and News, Middleville. May 2, 2006. Page 17 Charlton Park Corvette Celebration marks 18th anniversary May 21 * STS s is ss si s§ 'MU., ■10 £.... <«hfl II 1» : > IB Urn Imitate V’l aiFtald msan ill • MM i iniiO W&h i® ta ii'EEu'isi . . i E t is h r K" ■ I ■ir Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area in Hastings, will host the largest one day Corvette Show east of the Mississippi River. The 18th Annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet will be held on Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this unique form of American workmanship, as more than 300 Corvettes of different models, are proud­ ly displayed. Admire all the ‘vettes and then, vote for your favorite. A Best of Show trophy will be aw ard­ ed to the most admired Members of the Middleville MyWay Youth Wrestling team show off their hardware corvette. Trophies will be after an excellent end to the 2006 winter season. awarded to corvettes in 11 Middleville MyWay wrestling team has some state success The Middleville MyWay wrestling team has finished another successful season. Fourteen wrestlers went to the Southwest regional tour­ nament at Kalamazoo Central High School. Seven of those wrestlers advanced to the state finals at MSU April 1 and 2. Lucas McCrath at 48 pounds, finished in third place along with Bryce Osbon at 56 pounds in the 5and-6-ycar-old division. Andrew Ackley was the regional champion at 58 pounds in the 7-and-8-yearold division. CJ Kaboose al 59 pounds moved on to his second state final finishing third in the region in the 9-and-10-yearold division. In the I l-and-12-year-old Pete division, Westra advances to state with a sec­ ond place finish al regionals. In the 15-and-l6-year-old Chris division, Westra advances to state with a regional championship title at 160 pounds. Josh Collier also advanced to the state finals with a regional championship at 160 pounds in the 17-and18-year-old division. The entire MyWay wrestling team worked very hard late in the season. They pushed easch other al prac­ tice and helped each other improve. In state final action at Michigan State University Lucas McCrath wrestled two hard fought matches, but was beat out in one decision match and one by fall. Osbon won his first match with a nine-second pin and was beaten in two very close matches. Ackley came back from a one loss deficit winning five matches in a row, to earn his second place spot in the state and qualify for the Michigan National team. Kaboose wrestled two tough matches, losing one by decision and the other by fall. Pete Westra ended his sea­ son with a 4-2 record, which was good for a fifth place finish. Chris Westra finished with 3 wins and 2 losses for a fourth pace finish and a spot on the Michigan National Team, Collier also finished his season with a 3 wins and 2 losses for a fourth place fin­ ish and a spot on the PLANTS GROWN FOR GARDENERS BY GARDENERS! Michigan National Team. •I His match for third and Ji fourth place was lost in overEvery Tuesday time with a score of 12-14 in Senior Citizens Day a heated match. ■ 5 Coach Brower had great r: oil purchases help from assistant coaches (( Brower, Nick Christian Ackley, Chris Kaboose. Jim c and Gross Dave McGrath at practices this J year, and also got help from £ April Gross in dealing with E team management issues. / \ 10% OFF sX . W5 don,a 11 Caledonia High School Track and Field ' I'V iu ,rtL The Lvnn Denton V I Agency I0F 4 .M 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37, Middleville, Ml .1 -800-443-5253 AAA a 44* _________ 111 N. 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Pick ups in Middleville at: Carveth Village, Middleville Village Hall. Lincoln Meadows. Other stops may be available. 8:15 A.M .Arrive in Hastings. (Multiple drop off sites available) 9:30 A.M .Hastings to Middleville. •MTT' Return to Hastings for. Dr. Appointments, Shopping. COA, etc. & Leslie Curtis topped her own F Caledonia school record in the high jump last Thursday when she cleared 5 feet 7 inches in her team s victory over Hamilton. A junior, Curtis also earned victory Thursday in the shot put with a throw of 36 feet and 1/2 inch. of Battle Creek. Proceeds from the show go to local charities. Also visit the 1800's reconstructed Village Buildings. Admission for spectators is $5 for adults ($13 and over) and $3 for children (five to 12 years of age). For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) All Caledonia junior Leslie Curtis has left to do is kick her feet over the high jump bar, on her school-record leap of 5 feet 7 inches Thursday afternoon. Curtis broke her own record of 5-5 with the jump. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A pair of l ighting Scots put their names in the school record b<x>k Thursday after­ noon. Their two victories helped the Caledonia varsity boys' and girls’ track and field teams earn O-K Gold Conference victories over the Hamilton Hawkeyes. The field events stole the spotlight at Caledonia, as junior Leslie Curtis cleared 5 feet 7 inches in the high jump and senior Ken Echtinaw fired 53-2 in the shot put. Curtis broke her own school record by two inches. Echtinaw tied the Fighting Scot boys' record in the shot. "That's a big difference, two inches." said Curtis, who placed fourth at last year's Division 2 state finals in the event. “I didn’t think I could do that. I thought maybe by the end of the year. It's pret pret-­ ty cool. That means I can keep getting better." After setting a new record by clearing 5-6, there was a thought to move the bar straight up to 5-8. Eventually, Curtis was con­ vinced to try 5-7 first. With the victory in hand, she had already started thinking about heading to the discus area to try and earn more points for the team. “I was like, whatever hap­ pens happens. If I get it, 1 get it. Just go for it. It's all you can do - try your best.” Sophomore teammate ft 8 i Hastings City Bank PART-TIME TELLER I Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ lished in 1886. is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently look — ing for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations and sales skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. 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Curtis was very relieved when she learned that the eight points she and Ncvelle earned in the high jump were enough to help the Caledonia girIs past thc Hawkeyes 76- p 0 If wIl it*11® rf I r,aB - She was disqualified from the discus, and was worried the points she lost out on could cost her team in ■'Wp-il a tight dual. Curtis also picked up points with a win in the shot pul (36-0.5) and a ■ third place finish in the long BIMEI jump (15-4). Echtinaw's points from first place performances in the shot put and the discus helped the Caledonia boys improve to 4-0 in the O-K Caledonia’s Cari Butcher takes off with the baton for Gold with a 75-62 win over her leg of the 800-meter relay Thursday afternoon, durthe Hawkeyes. He set new jng the O-K Gold Conference contest between the personal records in both, Fighting Scots and Hamilton Hawkeyes. (Photo by Brett tossing the discus 153-7. Bremer) Echtinaw is hoping that by the end of the year both €€ school records are his. I was up 13 feet today in at 19-10, and Mike Glcss “I'm there. I’ve got my the discus. There's 13 more won the pole vault by clear­ foot in the door. It's all I've feet to go (for the school­ ing 11-6. Their teammate been thinking about since I record ).” Dillon Tompkins was second moved here and saw that The girls weren't the only in the pole vault, also clear­ number." Echtinaw said after ones getting attention at the ing 11-6. tying the school mark in the high jump pit. The boys' Caledonia's distance run­ shot put. “I'm there." high jump was the final ners did enough on the track It's likely he'll have both event to finish. with to pull out the win, scoring records before the end of the Hamitlon’s Brad Birkhollz the final 14 points available. season. Caledonia has two tying his school's record by With the high jump placing O-K Gold Conference meets clearing 6-6 and Caledonia's still up in the air, the remaining. The Scots visit Jake Taylor and Thomas Caledonia foursome of Brian o yron Center Tuesday, then Spitzley finishing in second Wilder, Mike Abbott, Tom host Wayland on Thursday and third at 6-4. Fifer, and Andrew Schaibly for a dual that will likely The high jump was the ran a great 1600-meter relay. determine the regular season only field event the They finished in 3 minutes conference champions on the Caledonia boys didn't win. Continued next page boys* side. The conference Spitzley took the long jump championship meet will be held May 11 and 12 at Wayland High School. ‘Coach has helped me a Call ton. That's my intention, to beat myself at the next meet, then a little further, then a lit­ tle further," said Echtinaw. He needs a bit more than inches to break the discus record, but he improved by leaps and bounds in that Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging llc iWA 4 to Af iWi iiari iii I sfcStaflrri U Klbnsl! wkaprfs' i Will® m ■'I (IIMi • Wl|. Siq i totikii 1 ’ fe iDi K * no i itla <ui Itl �The Sun and News. Middleville. May 2, 2006 Page 19 Scot softball gets in early hole at Wayland \ Caledonia’s varsity softball team went 1-1 in its first two O-K Gold Conference contests, last week. Caledonia suffered a tough 10-0 loss to Wayland in five innings Wednesday afternoon. “I know we are a better team than what we should tonight, and we will go back and work on our mistakes and work to get better,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. The Scots gave up five ■ ■ V •4 Everyone involved with the Caledonia varsity girls’ soccer team, but the score­ board operator, got to catch their breath a bit last week. The Fighting Scots played just one game, and scored a 70 win over Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon. The Scots improved their Caledonia’s Brian Wilder finishes a turn in the 3200- shooting, after a slow start, meter relay Thursday afternoon. The Fighting Scots’ vic­ and maintained their strong tory in the event helped their boys’ team to a 75-62 win defense for the win over the visiting Hawkeyes. over the Hamilton Hawkeyes. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia’s first five shots Ji i* Continued from previous page----------- 1i f t * I ' .1 >*•*'* t W 1 ft 8 .J,? like Wayland." The Scots are 10-4 overall this season. They picked up their tenth win at home last Monday against asainst South Christian. Caledonia topped the vis­ iting Sailors 7-3, as Nicole Cook picked up her fifth win of the year by striking out four and w alking three. The Scots bats were hot. with 12 hits in the game. Leading the Scots were Holly Denton who went 3for-4 with two doubles and Sarah VanVelsen who was 2-for-3 w ith a double. Becca Roerig had a double and Kay lee Kalajanien w ent 2for-2 with a triple. Caledonia was scheduled to resume conference play Monday at Byron Center. On the Scots’ schedule is a sec­ ond contest with South Christian on Wednesday then a double header at home against Thomapple Kellogg Saturdav Friday. Saturday., the Fighting Scots will be a part of the Allendale Invitational. Scots score 7 goals against Hamilton, for third Gold win k I .s runs in the first inning on two errors and a couple men­ tal mistakes and then could­ n’t recover. The Scots threatened in the top of the third on a base hit by Britannia Hormel and an error by Wayland, but couldn’t get the runners across. “We hit the ball hard but right at them we didn’t play well and weren't focussed at the beginning of the game," said Kaechele. “You can't play like that against a team 32.44 seconds. •< Andrew Schaibly - it was just amazing.” amazing, said Caledonia boys’ coach Kevin Rcmcnap. “His anchor leg of the mile relay was just a sight to behold.” The Fighting Scots also .swept the next to last race, the 3200-meter relay, with Justin Kucharczyk winning in 10:32.67 followed by teammates Anthony Ster/ick and Alex TenElshof. The Caledonia boys won only three other running events. Kucharczyk look the 1600 in 4:39.57, Wilder won the 800 in 2:04.06, and those two teamed with Thomas Wynsma and Joel Green to win the 3200-meter relay in 9:00.31. The distance runners played a big part in the Fighting Scot girls’ win as well. Kendra Ross won both 3200 (11:59.40) and the 1600 (5:29.14). Stephanie Rossman was second behind Ross in the 3200 and Andrea Schedlbauer second in the 1600 for Caledonia. Rossman, Ross. Schedlbauer. and Kendel Grant scored a win in the in relay 3200-meter 10:18.88. Hamilton took the but sprint relays, two Caledonia also won the 1600-meter relay in 4:14.75 with the team of Grant, Schedlbauer. Cari Butcher, and Kayla Wilson. Wilson had a solid after­ noon, winning the long jump 16-1.5, the 300-meter low hurdles in 46.99, and placing second in the 100-meter hur­ dles. Schedlbauer won the 800 in 2:29.82, and Mattie Zych won the 400 for the Scots in 1:02.19. boys’ and Caledonia's boys' girls’ teams both finished second to Okemos al the on Relays Soderman Saturday (April 22). The Scot boys were just two points behind behind the 84 Chieftains, to 82. Wayland was a distant third with 45 points. won Caledonia four events. Echtinaw and Justin Vandervecn won the discus relay, Spitzley and Josh Echtinaw the long jump relay, Spitley and Jake Taylor the high jump relay, and Fifer, Kyle Vanderveen. Josh Echtinaw, and Andrew Schaibly look the sprint med­ ley relay. The Caledonia girls were just six points behind Okemos 75 to 68. The Scots won two events, with Curtis and Kylia Slagter taking the high jump relay and Curtis and Pascha Grant winning the discus relay. were off goal until Morgan Warner converted a pass from Brandi Victory for a 1-0 lead 13 minutes into the competi­ tion. Five minutes later the two connected again and Morgan’s score made it 2-0. With just under four min­ utes to go in the first half Jenna Bigger hustled to dis­ rupt a Hamilton defensive exchange. Her unassisted goal made it 3-0 Caledonia at the half. The Scots got off quickly a few minutes later. Hamilton managed only one shot on goal and many Caledonia players contributed to that effort. Chelsea Yondo had a strong game and Amy Jansma performed well, Lindsay Marks has over­ come injury, illness and changing positions this sea­ son and once again played well. Hillary Frazier also played a good game. Caledonia was scheduled to travel to Byron Center for an O-K Gold Conference contest Monday. Before fac­ ing the Bulldogs the Scots sported a 3-1 conference mark. The Scots finish the week at home, against Wayland Wednesday and TK on Friday. The Scots have a huge conference contest ahead next Monday, at South Christian. in the second half when Katlin Oberlin sent a long ball over the top that Jenna Bigger fielded and finished less than two minutes into the final period. Just 25 seconds later Kelly Cavanaugh sent a ball to Maddie Zych who feigned a centering pass and sent it inside the post for the second score of the half. minutes Three later Warner fed Victory for a score and she finished the scoring with her second goal Trojans finally start scoring, then won’t stop at Wayland The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' soccer team earned a pair ot well deserved wins on the road last week. In O-K Gold Conference action Monday the Trojans Wayland the topped Wildcats 6-0. Il look a while for the Trojans to get on the score­ board, but once they did they kept on rolling. TK spent the majority of the evening on the Wayland side of the field. Ashlcigh Lund had the first goal, assisted by a great pass by Molly Wilson. Sammy Hauschild had the second goal on an assist by Lund. The score was 2-0 at the half. TK started the second half quickly. Courtney Smith made it 3-0 with a goal off a nice pass from Lund. Lund finished the scoring with the next three goals, the last one | from a beautiful cross from Wilson. “Give Wayland credit,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “They never gave up. they kept the pressure on until the end.” On Friday the Trojans planned on a tough contest at Forest Hills Central, and got exact]y wfoat (hey bargained for. TK handed the Hawks just their second loss of the season, scoring a 2-1 win for themselves. “We knew we had to have a full team effort to win,” said Langridge. In the beginning of the game, the Trojan defense of Johnson. Jessica Vai VanBemden. and sweeper Ellen Phillips had to deal with the Hawks more than they would have liked to. As the game progressed. TK started to take control. At the 13 minute mark. Phillips sent the ball up the field to Lund who maneuvered it through the defense, and got the ball to Wilson, who put TK on the board. It was the only goal of the first half. Less than one minute into the second half, Phillips sent a nice ball in from the corner flag and Lund and the Hawks goalie collided in front of the goal, and the ball made its way across the goal line for TK’s second score. The intensity of the game increased from there, both teams pressing to score. Forest Hills Eastern added one tally, but TK played solid ball after the miscue. TK are now 7-2 on the season, but just 3-2 in the O- K Gold. The Trojans went looking for their fourth con­ ference win when they host­ ed league leading South The Christian Monday. Trojans travel to Hastings Wednesday this week, then visit Caledonia Friday. A HOW TO ELIMINATE YOUR HEATING BILL & CLASSIC F• SMHOtMMttte JI ■Fl III ail III fJILfe Outdoor Wood Furnace 100% Wood Heat for Your Home. Water. Shop and More. • Urethane Insulation • Best R Value K X • Large. Insulated Cast Iron Door ; i • Ripple Top Firebox and HeatLock Baffle • Increased M. Heat Transfer Area • 25 Year Limited Warranty available. 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That’s what Middleville girls' track coach Tammy Benjamin and ace distance runner Rebecca Winchester said they'd like to see soon. The Trojans Tuesday night defeated Wayland 88-48 with little difficulty, but they haven't been at full strength all season. Though Chaney Robinson appears to be recovering nicely from an injury, ace hurdler and sprinter Jessica Flaska was limited to just the first leg of the 400-meter dash and sprinter and relay cog Kersta Gustafson was off to Washington D.C. part of Project Close-up. Winchester remarked she'd like to see the team members all back together and healthy in time to face league favorite South Christian this Tuesday and at the conference meet next month. The Trojans were still good enough to win the O-K Conference dual meet with Wayland, however. Winchester turned in per­ haps the most astonishing performance of the afternoon when she grabbed the lead over Wildcat arch-rival Jessica Armstrong in the first lap of the 1600-meter run and never yielded it the rest of the way, cruising to an excellent time of 5:17.3. She added a first in the open 800 in 2:23 and ran a leg of the 1600 relay, joinin, a * Thornapple Kellogg’s Troy rock (center) cruises along well ahead of the pack in the 200-meter dash Tuesday afternoon at Wayland High School. (Photo by David T. Young) Robinson, Emma Ordway and Ashley VanderMeer in 4:24.2. Danielle Rosenberg won three individual events, the pole vault at 7-6, the 100meter hurdles in 16.6 sec­ onds and the open 200 in 27.4. Robinson didn’t have a vintage performance in her state-qualifying event, the open 400, but she still won it with a time of 1:01.2. She also joined VanderMeer, Whitley Bremer and Nicole Raymond in winnin the 800-meter relay in 2:00.3. the host Wildcats 86-51. VanderMeer also placed Mitch Edwards won the first in the long jump with a high jump at 6-0, Mike 13-11 leap. Rhoby took the 110-meter In the throws, Erica high hurdles in 16.5 and the Peschel won the shot put in 300-meter intermediate hur­ 34-11 and Tatjana Krouse dles in 42.6, Jorge Lopez took the discus in 105-9. was first in the open 400 in Alexa McClain was first 55.6 seconds, Troy Rock in the high jump at 4-10 and won the 200 in 23.1 seconds, Emma Ordway took the 100 Scott Blood won the pole dash in 13.2 seconds. Hooking up with Flaska in the 400-meter relay victory in 55.6 seconds were Raymond. Alesha Ward and Rosenberg. The Trojans swept the dis­ cus, with Imari Engstrom The Caledonia varsity and Peschel taking second baseball team put 14 runs on and third place, respectively. the board in their first two OScreened, $12 / yd Delivered Ordway took a strong sec­ K Gold Conference games of Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals ond to Robinson in the 400 the season, last week, Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap and was runner-up to The Fighting Scots scored Rosenberg in the 200. Ward a 7-1 victory at Wayland on tied for second in the high Wednesday, after opening Don’s Dozing • 269-795-7830 jump at 4-8 and Krouse was the conference season with a OJ second in the shot. 7-4 victory over South Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, o> o <n The Middleville boys, Christian in Caledonia Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton 8 meanwhile, went down to Monday. In the win against the Wildcats Matt Zylstra pitched six strong innings for the win. He allowed only two hits and one walk while striking out nine Wildcats. Wayland's only run was unearned. Bryce Morrow came in and shut the Wildcats down in the seventh inning, allow­ ing one hit and earning one strike out. Chad Burrows and Isaac Mulvihill led the Caledonia offense. They both had three hits, including a double and two RBI’s. A parade of Scots chipped in with a hit including Kirk Weiss, Dan Jennings (2B), Logan Burrows, Aaron Englebert, Kevin Coolman (2B) and Rob Hamly. Call... Coolman, Jennings,. and Burrows all had RBI's. The Fighting Scots defeat­ ed the Sailors of South All Insurances Welcome Christian, 7-4 Monday, in ■ " the first conference game for Owned and Operated by both teams. w J Bruce Bender I Hamly pitched five strong 3 innings, allowing two runs 415 2nd Street on six hits. He had nine strikeouts and issued three Middleville 06573928 walks. 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The big blow was a bases loaded single by Chad Burrows, who finished the game with three hits includ­ ing a double and drove in four. Weiss and Cool man chipped in with two hits apiece. Logan Burrows con­ tributed an inside the park home run. Dan Jennings knocked in the other two runs. Devan Jennings had a big game on the base paths. stealing three bases. The Scots are 9-4 overall and 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. Caledonia split a double header on the road against a tough Mattawan squad Saturday. After falling 4-1 in game one, the Caledonia club came back to win game two 4-2. Morrow pitched five shutout innings in the second game, while Zylstra pitched the last two innings to up his record to 4-0. Englebert and Logan Burrows each had two hits while Nolan Luyk and Dylan Ball each had key hits in the game as well for Caledonia. The Scots were scheduled to travel to Byron Center on Monday, then hit the road to face South Christian for a second lime in the league Wednesday. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 �•II Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006 Gold lead up for grabs when Bulldogs host Scots hv by Rrpft Brett Rrpmnr Bremer w I ■ ■■ rj Sports Editor * The Fighting Scots don’t have the top players in the OK Gold Conference at the top * *• ► «.• w of their line-up this spring, r- i <1 but they do have one of the top overall line-ups in the fat’ conference. iU t L*« It Caledonia's varsity boys’ ar ■’ 4 F‘i tennis team improved to 3-0w •rk •• |< 1 in the O-K Gold with a 6-2 .V< \ •' --BUUM tWjr 1 I » K 4. < » I < • Fv» I Iwin over Hamilton on JE Mb st BUSK Thursday night. » 4 * The win, and Byron .A, Center’s victory over South - --r.it Christian last week, sets up a 55 iiRj fc Uttshowdown for the regular 1 I 1? W M . i IfW 11 • • season championship MIW E Tuesday afternoon between The Fighting Scots ’ Jamie McCarty waits on a backhand volley as teammate Scott the Bulldogs and Fighting Pell sprints towards the net during their fourth doubles match against Grand Rapids Scots. Byron Center has yet to be beaten or tied in the Central Saturday morning at the Caledonia Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) league. The Bulldogs will host that match. May 11. South Christian Scots swept the rest of the topped Ben Aalderink 6-1,7Caledonia has one final doesn’t have a loss yet in the matches. 5 at third singles, and Justin league dual, with Wayland, league either, but has tied The only flight where Koning defeated Alboren scheduled for Thursday. The both Caledonia and Hamilton won a set was at Chem 6-1, 7-5 at the number O-K Gold Conference tour­ Wayland. third doubles. After falling in four spot. nament will be played at Hamilton won at first dou­ a first-set tie-breaker 7-6(5), Scott Cargill and Eric South Christian and East bles and first singles the Caledonia team of Ricky VanAuken scored a 6-0, 6-0 Kentwood on Thursday, Thursday, but the Fighting Roosien and Jason DeMeuse win for Caledonia at second bounced back to take the doubles, and the fourth dounext two sets 6-2, 6-2 against bles team of Jamie McCarty Chris Fortney and Kyle and Scott Pell won 6-0, 6-3. Hemmeke. The top of the line-up did At second singles Jason have a very good day for the Wiegand scored 6-3, 6-2 Fighting Scots as they fin­ win. ished third at their own Cost effective cabinetry, countertop, trim, crown, ceiling tile, Caledonia ’ s third and Caledonia Invitational fixtures, doors, windows, decorative items, repairs, remodels •5 fourth singles players cruised Saturday. through the first set of their Caledonia's first and sec­ matches, then, narrowly ond singles players both fin­ escaped having to play a ished in second place in their 616-765-5121 (Freeport) third set against the flights, and the Fighting Scot information online at-http://greggmiller.blogspot u .com Hawkeyes. Brad Ahrens doubles team of McCarty and Pell won the number •t' four flight. Brad Gates was 41“ second at first singles for the ?! X Scots, as was Wiegand at second singles. ^^5 Lowell won the four-team ate JW tournament with 19 points. r ■ Grand Rapids Catholic ^41 too* Central was second with 15. ■ i Caledonia finished with 12, aw and Grand Rapids Central 2. 1 The Red Arrows were led by their strong singles line­ up, which earned first place -e in three of the four flights including Kyle Wittenbach’s first singles championship. J? Finish Carpentry to X >■ I >WL •T $ ^^335 * ft® » &. '■f »• $>.<11 ■ y 5* , '-a Caledonia’s Ricky Roosien rushes up for a forehand volley as his third doubles teammate Jason DeMeuse looks on from the other side of the court during a match Saturday morning at the Caledonia Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) kit® Interi or/Exteri or Gregg Miller i **Your One Stop Water Store ** Water Softeners 30 Years Iron and Odor Filters 3 Experience *** Drinking Water Systems^ 50-Lbs. 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Includes beverage �I •It Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 2, 2006 Trojan boys' tennis team has its best week so far 5% ♦ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time this sea­ son in O-K Gold Conference action the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team won at least as many contests as their opponent, on Tuesday at Wayland. The Trojans and Wildcats split their conference dual, 44. Both teams won two singles matches and two dou­ bles matches. Thomapple Kellogg was strong at the top of its line-up with Corey Humphrey and Andrew Meads pulling out tight matches. Humphrey improved to 4-0 in the league at first singles with a 4-6, 62, 6-2 win over Keith Sikkema. Meads topped Neil Richards at second singles 75, 6-3. TK might even have had the chance to pull out the victory if their doubles teams hadn't been rearranged with a couple players out last week. TK's doubles victories came from the number two team of Zack Smith and Zack Warren and the fourth doubles team of Dave McMahon and Blake Berkimer. Smith and Warren won 7-6, 6-3 and Berkimer and McMahon scored a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory. “That was only the second night they'd played together for us, but they did a really nice job of coming back and scoring for us,” TK head A ’ .------------ ----- *3 r«' w „ 1 ?T? - i 4- - I 54 • -- J.’ 1 VI 44 +—■-4.. 1 J -V -I .^r-4 a ; X- ■r--~* T X 1 ?< > L / > 3» .-<1 i-^r" ff-1 Trojan fourth doubles player Nate Otto lunges forward after a service return Saturday morning at the TK Invitational. Otto and teammate Ross Barrett finished second in their flight. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coach Larry Seger said of Berkimer and McMahon. Cory Jewitt also continued his improved play for TK, but fell 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 against Joel Hooker at fourth sin­ gles. “We really needed that tie. Sometimes ties feel like wins and sometimes they feel like losses, but that one felt like a win," said Seger. TK is now 0-3-1 in the OK Gold. The Trojans also scored a pair of non-conference wins last week. TK topped Kelloggsville 6-2 last Thursday. The only losses came at first singles 1 Finally a home loan that bends over backwards for you! We offer loan programs with super flexible qualifying criteria. ^”5 K 1 u * * - 1 J- A-**•*»**•-»> S-I —* "* * ^<S’ • ■ '-2 AV - Think a new home is out of reach without a mon­ II strous down payment? Think again. We can offer flexible credit and income requirements. 11 That means your new 11 home could be much doser than you think! We could have the answer: ✓ •/ •/ Worried about a down payment? No worries...our guidelines are super-flexible! Have a second source of income? That could be a big benefit? Credit score not the highest? There’s still hope. Cash on hand? That could help, too. •It Renting out a room? That may help you qualify. 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A-''4* V • - Jt > -s ’^>55^ : I I lu • |g! .4 3 <1 f< » * **• ~ l 1 5 ^3^8 j; <3 * =3 H L J 1 Jrl JU- i -7 1 J 1 —4 Ar--*— J * ~ 1 maw . i 53 , --- w I '£ 2L-4-J s.S''..4—4-4—V— > / ' -f'"*: rt t ?• —- 1 .T * 5.- ig v i • * ’ I -A- -4^-—4-^ - | -• t. t S’ ' ■ 4 ■ - 4 t fTTF’l I * ' "V ■fc * j - Thornapple Kellogg’s Zach Smith slides into position for a backhand volley while teammate Zach Warren guards the back of the court during their second doubles match with Hudsonville Saturday morning at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and third doubles. Corey Humphrey lost 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 at first singles, against a very strong player from Kelloggsville. “Corey played the best match of his life,” said Seger. “He really, really played great tennis. It was fun to watch. He really kept the ball deep. He really pressed at the net all night long.” TK's other singles players played well too. Meads won 6-0, 6-3 at second singles. Mike Texter won 6-2, 6-4 at third singles. At fourth sin­ gles, Jewitt won 6-1, 6-2. In the doubles matches, Jordan Smith and Ryan McMahon at number one, Zach Smith and Zach Warren won at number two, and Dave McMahon and Berkimer won at number three all without dropping a set. The Trojans topped Creston last Monday 8-0. Humphrey won 7-6(5), 36, 7-5 at first singles. Mead won 6-0, 6-0 at second sin-, gles. Texter won 7-5, 6-2 at third singles. Jewitt won 6-2, 6-3 at fourth singles. TK’s top doubles team of Jordan Smith and Ryan McMahon won 6-1, 6-3. Zach Smith and Zach Warren won 6-2, 6-3 at sec­ ond doubles. The third dou­ bles team of Nate Otto and Ross Barrett won 6-1, 6-0, and at fourth doubles Dave McMahon and Berkimer won 6-0, 6-0. The Trojans finished their busy week by hosting the TK Invitational Saturday, and finished in fourth place in the four-team tournament. Otsego won the event with 29 team points, followed by Comstock Park 26, Hudsonville 19, and TK 16. TK's fifth doubles team of Berkimer and McMahon won their flight with a 6-2,61 victory over Comstock Park, a 7-5, 6-3 win over Hudsonville, and a 6-2, 6-1 win over Otsego. TK's fourth doubles team of Otto and Barrett placed second, scoring a 6-4, 6-4 win over Otsego and a 6-4, 7-6(6) win over Hudsonville. Humphrey and Meads each had a win over Hudsonville at first and sec­ ond singles. Humphrey topped his opponent 6-1, 6-1 and Meads won 6-1, 6-3. TK’s other point came from the first doubles team, which topped Comstock Park 2-6, 6-3, and then 10-4 in a super tie-breaker for the third set. The Trojans will host South Christian on Tuesday then travel to Hastings Thursday. Friday the Trojans will be home for a non-con­ ference match with Forest Hills Eastern. Errors hurt Trojan softball in first week of 0-K Gold action ■ r . I •/ S * ? i T- ?' -4-—r- '* < * 4* *z * A 4 ’ I *^*-**^~t‘ ■ •* * ns I rT't'T’ *’ H MW < =- • > T-f-4- - V 1 l. - -/K r T TV, ■ WP *> <1 FA -z- x-jg? AT- 17 -T lB k 3 ■4 l.'W TS ’.^5 l A -tt-x - 2— 1 w * ■^1 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team won once in three tries last week to start the O-K Gold Conference sched­ ule. The Trojans snuck a 10-8 victory over Byron Center between losses to Hastings and Hamilton. Hamilton topped the Trojans 9-1 in Middleville on Friday. The game was tied 1-1 heading into the fifth inning, when three costly errors sunk the Trojans. Hamilton only had one more hit than TK did. The Hawkeyes managed nine hits off of Trojan pitcher Meagan Bishop. Bishop struck out eight batters, but also allowed nine walks Ashley Lewis and Rebekah Raymond had two hits apiece tor the Trojans, and Raymond hit the ball hard for TK’s lone RBI. Both Lewis and Raymond had a double in the game. The Trojans topped Hamilton Wednesday, 10-8. Like the Hawkeyes, the Bulldogs were able to get a few hits off Bishop. Byron Center managed eight hits, but Bishop held her bases on balls count to three and struck out 12 to earn the win. She retired nine of the last 11 Bulldog bat­ ters. Stephanie Lukas, Raymond, and Anna Enslen had two hits - -i each tor TK, which pounded out 14 hits total. The conference season opened Monday at Hastings, and the Trojans were downed 8-4. Hastings played error free softball, but the Trojans com­ mitted seven errors that led to six earned runs. Bishop suffered the loss despite giving up only three hits and three walks while striking out five. Kadee Kurr earned the win for Hastings despite nine Trojan hits. Katie McCarty. Christina Kunde, and Lukas had two hits each for TK, and Kunde knocked in three runs. The Trojans were scheduled to face Wayland in the Gold on Monday, and will be back on the diamond Wednesday when when they they host host Hamilton. Hamilton. 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Mt /£ �PRGWT 8TD US POSTAGE PAID HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 s church st HAS1IHGS Ml 490S81S93 f > Hastings Public Library 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 S/N HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO. 7 iMfcNews 1 Im- I —— A A ■ a. n - AjtjK —• WB Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. r .oH No. 19/May 9, 2006 91 Caledonia school election result shows split decision I ***- jbul 7B M uoqqi; looriJ4 iisquZ )Uftr>V m brio J7Tll bifiod ivifxwr 7i orb .I2£;l I isfiw >dmoni UV to rl oofilq io)nl u orlv/ oJnoY .minoi istn I jitiio >qqo | roo8 nsV )»9e » by Kelly Lloyd I. Writer Judging by results of the May 2 election, the Caledonia community still appears to be split over the school board's handling of Superintendent Wes VanDenburg’s alleged finan­ cial misuse of school credit ' cards and guest checks. Incumbent and current board Treasurer Ken Yonker received the most votes for the two open seats, with 1,251. Yonker was critical of what he called some board members’ rush to judgment of VanDenburg in a vote to place him on unpaid leave. Interestingly, Pat Johnson, who was sharply critical of Yonker in a candidates’ forum, opposed the firing of -—— as "* I — •**—. 3— i r 71 *r At M 2T * — ■ —■ * * - —• Si *i ’ **** ill in I r“ --------- Hi e 1 ! ■ — Lv— 111 II! iir'ffl 11 3* I a —< ■ ■— ** t ■ L«i -_r ~~i ~ ~ ---- —-- -— -a - - VOTE I —, a - K 111 ,B - HER* tVEOK.1 IHRtE few < < 1 Incumbent Ken Yonker will serve another four years on the school board, coach basketball Scott Tompkins and pushed for the firing of VanDenburg, was Interestingly, Pat Johnson, who was sharply critical of Yonker in a candidates’ forum, opposed the firing of basketball coach Scott Tompkins and pushed for the firing of VanDenburg, was the second highest vote getter and won the other seat with 1,058 votes. Newcomer Pat Johnson was voted to the second seat available on the board. the second highest vote get­ ter and won the other seat with 1,058 votes. Johnson, in her closing statement at the forum prior to the election, told voters, II If you were happy with the way the board originally voted (to delay placing VanDenburg on leave), then See election results, pg. 3 The new precint in the Village of Middleville hall had its first workout last Tuesday. Following a close vote the levy to supPort Thornapple Township Services Emergency passed by 5 votes, 296 to 291. Levy passes by 5 votes PRECINCT # 3 IF YOU LIVE IN MIDDLEVILLE YOU VOTE HERE ■Br ■ ^YOULiVE OF m.j7 I T*-****w YOU vori AT the I station p«CCtNCT 1 There were lots of signs at both locations to show were people could vote in Thornapple Township. •• k *.• ►J I I ,F YOU LIVE EAST OF M-37 yOU VOTE AT yownship a • THE 'a hall I p«ECINCT 2 No Memorial Day parade in Middleville? A r* ° ■ ' Farm Fresh goodies a vailable ertT .1 neqo I6V6 21 )i3 rd arlT nyjwtod irterrwoT soiD oil j ml u> >m bund orfT to odi The Middleville Farm Market season began on Friday, May 6. The market is open rain or shine each Friday behind the village hall from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. What is available changes with the season. by Patricia Johns * Staff Writer Charles Pullen of the American Legion Post #140 in Middleville is concerned that there will be no Memorial Day parade in Middleville Monday, May 29. He explained that no one is stepping up to help organ­ ize the event. Pullen said members of the former Middleville VFW post have moved on to other posts. Also, many of Crossroads of Caledonia in the crosshairs by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The tense relationship between Caledonia Township and developers of the Crossroads of Caledonia project did not get any better at last Wendesday night's board meeting. The request by T&M Partners for an amendment to the consent judgment gov­ erning the development was on the agenda for discussion only. Nyal Deems, attorney, Varnum, Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett, representing T&M. in a letter to Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, laid out two reasons why the request should be granted. Health was Advantage requesting the reconsidera­ tion, and T&M Partners had taken out the building per­ mits and initiated construc­ tion on the remaining nine of 21 residential units. Board adoption of the pro­ posed amendment would allow T&M to begin con­ struction of a second 24,000 square feet of commercial space. Advantage Health, which has outgrown its cur­ rent space in a building owned by Richard Robertson, township treasur­ er, would like to be in the new space by May 2007. Robertson requested he be recused from the discussion because of conflict of interest and stated he had no interest in the board decision. The board agreed and he left the room. During the initial brief public comment period, Deems asked the board to allow the Township Planning Commission to consider the amendment and added that the local veterans are getting older and can’t do as much organizing. The Memorial Day parade has been a fixture on Main Street in Middleville for many years. The parade stops at the bridge to honor those who served (and per­ haps lost) at sea. For parents of Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Marching Band, members this is the only time all year to see their young musicians marching down the street. The band has already been practicing to keep in step. Then the column of marchers moves on to the cemetery. A local minister usually says a few words and there is a brief ceremo­ ny which ends with one of the high school trumpeters playing “Taps." Pullen said he would like to hear from anyone who would like to organize the parade or ceremony at the cemetery. Call him at 7957585. In This Issue • CHS orchestra to perform with Grand Rapids Symphony • Road Commission to use chip-and-seal for repairs • Middle school students learn from professionals • Trojans get 1-0 win in second meeting with Scots See Crossroads, pg. 2 * �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 Crossroads, continued from page 1 besides getting the last per­ had been considerations, mit for a residential unit, according to him. T&M was willing to post a Harrison asked, $40,000 bond. The bond you investigated other prop­ would be forfeited to the erties?” township if construction of “Yes,” answered the remaining nine residen­ Blackmire. tial units had not been sub­ First choice,” comment­ stantially completed by Dec. ed Harrison. 31,2006. Greg Riles, M.D., admin­ Several speakers rose to istrative officer, Advantage support the amendment. Health, said, “The physicians John Finkbeiner, owner of want to stay in the communi­ Twin Pines Farm and imme­ ty. We will be adding servic­ diate neighbor to the east of es: geriatrics (the medical the development, said, “Put practice for the 65+ age it (Advantage Health) where group), obstetrics, laborato­ there is development. It is ry, X-rays, and physical ther­ right on my property line.” apy all in the same building.” Harrison asked Finkbeiner He explained that the if he were engaged in negoti­ practice now employs two ations with T&M for the sale physicians, one physician of his property. Finkbeiner assistant, and other staff, said he has sold some of his amounting to 13 employees. property to T&M. The farm The new site could handle is located in an area in the seven health care providers current master plan that is and would probably have designated Agricultural about 30 employees from its Preservation. Any develop­ first day. He. concluded, ment would require rezon­ “Advantage Health is ranked ing. highly for quality of care.” - Silke Gray,— executive An unidentified realtor, director, Caledonia Business representing the owner of the Association (CBA) support­ former Clearwater ed the revised amendment Investments, LLC property since the 22 (sic) condos immediately south of the were in process. Crossroads of Caledonia Harrison asked, “Do you development, supported the have a published list of Advantage Health proposal. members? Do you have any That property also is under financial interest in this consent judgment. development?” Harrison asked about the Gray responded that he current owner's plans for the did not have a financial inter­ property; she indicated she est in the development. He was marketing it, that the said essentially that the CBA owner simply wanted to sell was interested in creating a the parcel. win-win situation for the Dave Zimmer, who is township. marketing retail space in the Harrison continued, development, said, “It has T&M a member (of the been a challenge. There are a CBA)?” couple of tenants in the in­ “No, they haven’t joined,” line retail space. The Pizza answered Gray. Hut franchise supports Steve Blackmire, repre­ Advantage Health. In a senting Advantage Health, mixed-use PUD (planned said he had acted as a unit development), the uses buyer’s agent for the firm feed off one another.” and had helped them find the Richard Snoeyink, trustee, site. It had the advantages of opened the board discussion, expansion capabilities, asking, “Are the permits though the current plan was pulled or completed?”. for a 14,000-square-foot Harrison responded, building. “Defined as substantial com­ Traffic and patient safety pletion. It would be concurll Have ll ll Is ll rent." His remark refers to the timetable for substantially completing the remaining nine of 21 units and the con­ struction of the Advantage Health building. Snoeyink continued. “When do you need to be in?” “We’ve opened up a Pandora’s box. My concern is that we don’t take off the hinges... A consent agreement is not an agreement is a concern. I supported the agreements in my first term, thinking that it was best to put this behind us. Now I am questioning the wisdom of that.” - Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison Riles answered, "By May 1,2007.” Larry Stauffer, trustee, observed to Riles, “You are looking at May 2007.” Turning to Dan Timmer, he asked, “When will you have the 22 (sic) units com­ pleted?” Timmer answered, “Roofs on.” Harrison jumped in: “Roofs on is not the same as substantial completion.” Deems re-entered the dis­ cussion, saying, “Forty thou­ sand dollar bond is reason­ able. It is a penalty bond, not a performance bond. It is big enough to be a legitimate penalty." It should be noted that the real penalty lies not in the amount of money but in the effects pulling the bond would have on the abil­ ity of T&M Partners to secure bonds for future proj­ ects. Increasingly public and private agencies are requir­ ing bonds for projects and are insisting the amount of the bond bear a reasonable relationship to any remedia­ tion costs likely to be incurred by the agency. Dwight Huskey, architect for Advantage Health, said, “We need the amendment in order to go to site plan approval. If everything moves posthaste, we can get the building enclosed and finish the interior in the win­ ter.” Harrison reviewed some Disney's The Revue Presents 9th Children's Musical g ■ ■■ I ro <0 cn —a GJ Friday & Saturday, May 5,6,12 & 13 at 7PM Sunday, May 7 & 14 at 3PM 3 ST <T> o E^ "No," Riles responded. “The other sites are not ideal.” Stauffer refocused the dis­ cussion, commenting, “The issue is not Advantage Health — medical facilities for all. If it wasn’t for the consent we judgment, wouldn't be having this dis­ cussion.” • • “By the time Advantage Health moves in, the condos will be completed. Are we squared away on fees and other issues?” he ended. Harrison said, “No.” ll Past issues need to be resolved, plus board approval," said Stauffer. “I would be in favor of the amendment," he added. Walter Bujak, trustee and member of the Planning Commission, inquired, “How large?” Riles answered, “Fourteen thousand square feet. Start construction and enclose before winter. We have equipment ordered.” Bujak again: “Why is it we can build Advantage Health in eight months and can't do the condos? Why aren't they being built?” Huskey explained, “Justin-time delivery. Nobody keeps an inventory. The time frames are comparable. November 15th is the cutoff for outside work in Michigan. There really is only a 90-day time lag between the two projects.” Harrison shifted the dis­ cussion back to the consent agreement. The reality is there is a consent agreement. It comes to us for amendment because it is a legal document,” he commented. “One, a deal is a deal. Two, the spirit of the devel­ opment—the integrity of the agreement,” he said, My concern is the other ideas in the pipe; there can be sub­ stantial balanced develop­ ment.” Referring to another con­ sent agreement, a result of Clearwater Investments, LLC versus Caledonia and ll ll Vermontville Opera House £CM history, saying, “Providing senior housing was the sweetener in the bitter pill of the judgment. I want to keep the commitment to advo­ cates of senior housing." He added, “This is not the only site. Do you leave (the community)? I need clarifi­ cation.” Im Tickets Available at the Door: $8 ADULTS SENIORS / STUDENTS 211 S. MAIN ST, VERMONTVILLE, Ml (Across from the Fire Station) CD — 5" O o ■ o o 3 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $7 $5 Air Conditioned occurring at roughly the same time as the Crossings of Caledonia consent agree­ ment, Harrison said, “Creep is the larger concern.” The property is located immedi­ ately south of the Crossroads of Caledonia development. ruminated, Harrison a opened up “We’ve Pandora’s box. My concern is that we don’t take off the A consent agreehinges ment is not an agreement is a concern. I supported the agreements in my first term, thinking that it was best to put this behind us. Now I am questioning the wisdom of that.” Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, said, “I have total respect for. Advantage Health. The pressure is on the board. Ask Advantage Health what they are doing to pressure T&M ?" Riles answered, “We have tried to work with owner to have him meet his obliga­ tions. Our presence may speed things up.” Blackmire argued, “All we are dealing with is the timing. To try to hold up the project — the community will lose. I appreciate your feelings. Prudence’ because of economic times — don’t build condos before they sell.” Harrison riposted, “Not a vote to delay. The delay was built in. We aren’t delaying.” He returned briefly to the consent agreement: There was some give and take — T&M put up money for a traffic light and • agreed to paving of the rail trail.” “The question is, what is the value to the community? If someone can contain the ring (his reference is to the possibilities of development by T&M of the Finkbeiner farm and the former Clearwater Investments properties, should the firm acquire those parcels), I’ll be flexible within the ring,” he commented. In essence, without that . assurance, Harrison said, “I will not make a motion to support.” Township ManagerPlanner David Zylstra said, “A motion is not necessary. It was put on the agenda as a discussion item.” Stauffer rejoined the dis­ cussion: “If 22 (sic) condos were done, this wouldn't be an issue?” “Right,” answered Harrison. “All we are doing is holding them to the agree­ ment. Changing it sets a new standard.” Stauffer moved the board ll approve the amendment pro­ vided past issues are resolved by June 1,2006; the penalty (forfeiture) bond of $40,000 is in place, and the 21 units are substantially completed by Dec. 31, 2006. There was no support for the motion; therefore, the motion died. Harrison's comment about the change in standards resulting from the proposed amendment to the existing agreement called attention to the kind of change the amendment would create if it were to be approved by the board and then accepted by the court. The text of the proposed III T&M amendment reads as follows: “to allow construc­ tion of the second 24,000 square feet of buildings on units in the Crossroads of Caledonia Condominium other than unit -3, upon the initiation of construction of 21 residential units on unit 3.” The text of the consent agreement as it currently stands requires “substantial completion" of twenty-one residential units, and defines substantial completion as “Only interior finish is required to finish the resi­ dence in accordance with the desires of a buyer of the unit." In other words, all ele­ ments of the building are in place, all exterior painting and decoration has been done, and all that remains to be done are painting, wallpa­ pering and carpeting. The current version of the T&M amendment appears to apply the less rigorous stan­ dard of beginning construc­ tion in place of the more rig­ orous standard of substantial completion. A drive-by inspection of the last development Thursday afternoon (2:30 p.m.) revealed that only one, possibly two concrete foun­ dations had been poured. There were other buildings that had been roofed, but not sided, and two that were far­ ther along. No workmen appeared to be present. There did not appear to be any activity at all on the site. A telephone call to Dan Timmer had not been returned by press time (Friday. May 5, at 5 p.m.). Gray thanked the board for the airing of the T&M proposal. Following the death of the motion, Robertson returned to the room and the board took up other business. fl’" * 1 * Lr it*1*' - rf-. M j (in” •>!i? ..I $ •I I I4I MR I. 11 •1 -MID IB Caledonia Wifi nerican Legion #305 W I FAMOUS GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER Treat yourself this Mothers h)ay! Indulge in a Pedicure or Pamper yourself withjlighlights 8 o £ 2O°/o off all Moms 1 May 13-20 Only Studio I & rA Superb Stifle CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 • (616) 891-127 15 CO i .<^5 with all the trimmings Open ft Me PubH 12th / Starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost $8.00 I 06630830< *% I I I �< The Sun and News. Middleville. May 9, 2006/ Page 3 Lack of quorum halts Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission actions bv Fran Faverman Staff Writer Though the Caledonia Township Planning Commission had two items on its agenda, no action could be taken last week because there was not a quo­ rum. Four of the seven commis­ sioners were absent: Duane Gunnink, Leilani VanLaar, Ric Parent. . and Matt Mahacek. Chairman Archie Warner said he thought he had a quorum until he was apprised al the last minute that VanLaar was unable to make the meeting. One of the matters on the agenda was a request from FMJ Property Holdings, LLC to rezone property at 5125 and 5135 68th St. from rural residential to C-2, gen­ eral business. The rezoning would be accomplished through contract rezoning. Negotiations have been ongoing for three months and the commission was pre­ pared to approve the contract and send it to the Township Board for final approval. The second item was an amendment to a site plan requested by Mark Pung, 76th Street Properties, for the Morgan Woods residential development at 5149 76th St. v.? fe K‘i *s^ y k 1K?’13V * 'N Nt ; *» b 14^ i'N >«■ *to J v •w I * a ■ 1 -wi? 1 The amendment to the road­ way alignment plan was needed because a residence had been built in error of the front setback. Since the road­ way was still being con­ structed, moving it was a viable solution to the prob­ lem. He is now adding lan­ guage to the master deed to require the lots be staked by professional surveyors rather than builders. Walter Bujak. Planning Commission member and township trustee, comment­ ed, “It’s disappointing a house could be built in the wrong place. How is the township involved in seeing that these houses are in the right place?” Commissioner Fellow Mike Kelly said, “I agree with Wally (Bujak). I'm glad they moved the road, but Lot 22 has hardship.” Warner said, “I support the changes. We’ll lake it up at the May 15 meeting." After a brief recess to allow those present to sepa­ rate into three groups for the master plan workshop — the Caledonia Business Association, interested citi­ zens and the Commissioners — the rest of the evening was devoted to updating the master plan. Election results, continued from page 1 you don’t want to vote for me. But, if you were also upset that the board did not vote unanimously on the first vote and handle the manner in a much more expedited way, then you will want to vote for me. Comparing the vote num­ bers to the last four years, the election brought recording breaking- numbers to the polls as 2.629 voters chose two of six candidates, with about 50 chosing one and leaving the second choice blank. Last year. 900 voters took part in the elections, w hile in 2004, 840 turned out: in 1,195 community 2003. members voted; and in 2002, 1,404 headed to the polls. The election’s third place position was a much tighter race, with a difference of 41 votes between three of the Incumbent candidates. Bernie Nagel received 807 votes, nudging out Randy Wilcox who had 793 and Walter Fish with 766. Brad Walbridge obtained 468. In any of the previous elections, all of the totals would have been regarded as high num­ bers, with the ability to win the race. Yonker said he has learned much over his first term and is looking forward to another term. "I believe the Caledonia * 'ife Ma, Un J *‘ * Spa Services • Body Lotions • Candles • Jewelry Complete Makeovers Free Consultation for All Hair Services 1 tis Tjstnk naM ■iBiima ;asa I'iJHkiifa Itya n 1; it to tt fe jffti tan Wo ■ Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 L.. ■ s * s a1wt? attajK'.nb |4** -• ‘I ■J kF ♦ a“5' J i a 1^-.- -9i - fan M1 >i «> *** -v Jeff Price honored by board &< 4 ______ ■ ■ In loving memory Kellogg Board of Education. * 0» J r • F * T- -yj- Middle school custodian Jeff Price was named Custodian of the Year in the Kent Intermediate School District. Here he is honored by members of the Thornapple * MARY HAYWARD 1911-2005 Jeff Price went back to work following the board •R meeting at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in April. I Fresh local ASPARAGUS for your Mother’s Pay Pinner! 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" rJ ovvaaiaHjaawU l».TACXlf» T*>" I MB — — — — —• — ■ W e, 1 06630996 ■w $ I I tai If 3 . -1 -- ** | Your Mom will love flowers from S&S Market almost as much as she loves you! -V t* ibrP Kaf & ’Jj kit* ^JNTEMPO cZALON J ’.^LOn tnc* uv. ri?*’ I WE LOVE YOU MOMS! !■MSBit ajjlcito . i 11 t* ► •- < sax to perform Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco. Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave, and a piano concerta by Emst Bloch. Tickets for the concert are S8 per person or $32 per family and are available al the Caledonia High School. Anyone interesting in pur­ chasing tickets may call CHS conductor Pete DeLille at 891-8185. > 9 Htcroiai t SlfciEE;' Caledonia High The School Orchestra is sched­ uled to perform with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 23, in a “Side-bySide" concert. During the “Side-by-Side” concert, the CHS Orchestra will perform two musical selections; followed by the GR Symphony Orchestra performing three pieces. The orchestras will then combine Aveda - Rcdken - Nioxin itit^ !»i psaaiaptt 5 School system is experienc­ ing exciting times and I look forward to working on the board and having the privi­ lege to serve the communi­ ty? When asked about fellow incumbent, not Nagel, returning to the board. Yonker added, "Bernie is a great guy with a big heart who has done great things for the school. He loves the kids and always had their best interests at heart. Bernie always made the new school board members feel wel­ come. We were blessed to have him on the board." The outgoing incumbent. Nagel, served on the board for 20 years and can be cred­ ited with many accomplish­ ments. He helped to maintain a balanced budget with a 10% fund balance (savings account), he was part of hir­ ing many superintendents and opening many schools including the new high school, Kraft Meadows Middle School, Emmons Lake Elementary. Also on the ballot last Tuesday was the proposed renewal of the non-homestead millage proposal. The 18-mill renewal received 2,153 votes while 476 resi­ dents voted against it. The millage, which does not include customary residential property taxes, will provide the school with approximate­ ly $10 million, one third of the school’s income. CHS orchestra to perform with Grand Rapids Symphony and GREENHOUSE Located between Middleville & Hastings on M-37 (269) 795-9758 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-8; Sunday 12-5 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 •II LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship......................................................... 9:30a.m. Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Fellowship Time ............................................ 10:35 a.m. Tim II A. 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Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Ch erryVXlley Living Hope RI^EStBYTERI A NJ Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modem world Connection Klub for 'Kids' of all apes 10:00-10:30 am 7; Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am (urrenHy meeting aE I Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Nurter/dVdildble throutfiouf. fvewneis welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 Desperate Households Desperate Moms 9:3Oa, 11:OOa '/enA/ve A Place of Refuge Check out Avenue 2:42/Venue Service at 11:00 am tip www.CornerChurch.org Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service. Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday Service ■ . - -- - 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 .Sunday the best day ofyour week 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church p.m. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 VX2 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Pastor Robert Gerke ‘neujlife Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 WiV.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Peace Church Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You -| Make TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................. '.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship............................................... 6:00 6: •II p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org 1 Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt Sunday Services II Leighton Church Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH J J Wjje Wirne jJHetfjotJtet Cburd) CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day John 15:1-8 ............................... 9:45 a.m. ............................. 11:00 a.m. ............................... 6:00 p.m. .............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Sunday Worship: JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer +V+ Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:...... I 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday •I* Road) Wayland, MI 49348 "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES IZ 2415 McCann Rd. (1 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 908 W. Main Street 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. (Missouri Synod) Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Phone 795-9030 Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class......... ............... 11:00 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 www.brightsidc.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia M L Middleville Wesleyan Church Service Times: I > A Place For YOU! SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue . Phone (269) 792-3543 re's m / Ii FA3 i f\ I T fr ! Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... i 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES * '• I I4 •rI I Aa I JL ft J fi-2 n Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 I i WAYFAREK. community A* T. Church Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church *1 •/ r , c . ~ The Family of God for AU People '“M. whitneyville T „ Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00 am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org *I Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt 9L Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: mumwqyfarercc.org www.peacechurch.ee n'Tl. _ r- An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. % Bible Chubch A > 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 »» "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School.................. ’........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship* ............................. 6:00IIp.m. Family Supper ........... •.................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group................................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 * *1, s �1 11 The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006/ •II Page 5 GFWC-Gun Lake meeting in May to feature hospice C h Lb / tylWn1.1 Rm o De Jongs to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary , Cl s IJ•l Ted and Sue De Jong, of Alto celebrated 40 years of marriage on May 6, 2006. The event was enjoyed by the family with a special dinner. Children of the couple are Eric and Peg Dion of Caledonia, Dave and Barb Ezinga of Caledonia, Tom and Bonnie De Jong of Caledonia, and Ted and Erin De Jong of Middleville. The couple has 14 grandchildren. I W’ ■ J SQldti a ttoi An* ' * ism Wendy Mickelwait of Middleville received the Edward N. Moseman Memorial Library Prize at the Olivet College Honors Convocation April 5 in the I Lc, CRAFT t BAKE SALE JI THOKM ■ECU® s ULULU VIIVnv ( ‘ - v Sn^litfeaW Lm _ rI May 19,h«Noon - 8 pm / •i •J H-M r May 20th 5 V*' I jttaiiSBir®n 1 J T am - J pm s <»’ GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road r I •* —■»* — X ■r=g ___ 06630860 *^4 > t ma*ks Millie Wenger Dygert will be celebrating her 80th birth­ day with family and friends in conjunction with the Caledonia Legion Chicken B.B.Q. this Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. Millie is a long time Caledonia resident and now resides in Grand Haven with her husband Dari. She has two daughters, three grand­ children, five great grand­ children and many nieces and n^s. Millie is looking forward to seeing her long time friends and sharing birthday cake with everyone. L - 1 J X •JC •* I 1 V Ik r "/AS J’. Just in time for Mother's Day... tii at i u ! I ufdi _ r• &5 to > I ■* | Not valid with with am, any other . ---------13, 2006 toiw P Z J Special Offer fiootf unW college's Mott Auditorium. This prize is granted to the graduating senior with the best personal library, repre­ sentative of a liberal arts edu­ cation. ces with lectures and service learning. COME IN WITH MARY OR KAYLA AND MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $C00 Off HAIRCUT MO” Off CHEMICAL SERVICE Desert Sun call 945-9554 lor 269-795-4254 classified ads 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 In the Marketplace Plaza ■ ® Ch erryValley PRESBYTERI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Bam B Bake Saturday, May 13 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 6280 68th Street Caledonia •% L i I R •>x U-.vZ.I • T: %T •< •i 7 K.i r ■ sl I IX . X’% I /ci-fl1.,i"L. i-.u — 1 Barn Sale: Furniture, electronics, books, home decor and other household items, gently used clothing and toys. i I ’ Bake Sale: Hotdogs, pies, cakes and cookies available. I 1 ^<6 Live Music: 12:00-2:00 p.m. • Bulk Bark • Bulk Stones • Bulk Topsoil & Sand • Complete Nursery Stock • Ornamental Trees & L Shrubs • Complete Landscape Management • Underground irrigation Service • Fence Installation % ■ West Michigan's Most Inspiring ■ « X-______ I____ i_____ Retail Gardening Experience! I I 0 1 » tan ■ 1 10% OFF I i 1 < J. Any,ftangfog B^kSt- "J 1 I V A •• HANGING BASKETS ON SALE! ■V’ 4 A June 24, 2006 wedding will take place. Hair & Tanning Salon >1 80th birthday a Ip Steven and Susan Wisniewski of Alto announce the engagement ot daughter. Sarah their Christine Wisniewski to Jeremiah Aaron Tase of Lowell, son ot Laurie \ italie D re n i h and Dave Dienth ot Clarksville. Sarah is a graduate of Caledonia High School and received a BA in history from Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa. Jeremiah is a graduate of Lake wood High School and is an industrial mechanic. Middleville woman wins Olivet honor HU<5E FLEA MARKET D Also... Wisnie wski- Tase new hospice residence. She will discuss the histo­ ry and philosophy of the hospice movement and will detail the services provided as well as volunteer and training opportunities. Th** mpptina of nt The hncinAQc business meeting the club begins at 9 a.m. The May meeting is at the Yankee Springs Country Club. Women ’who would like to attend can call club president, Judy Smith, at 269-672-9016. Lunch at a cost of $8.50 per person is optional. Walther will speak at about 11 a.m. The club is collecting food for local food pantries and anyone attend­ ing the meeting should wear big earrings. Sandy Walther will talk about the hospice movement at the Wednesday, May 10, meeting of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women's club. began Walther her employment with hospice in April 1992 as a casual oncall nurse. She became the full-time triage nurse a shorttime afterward. Due to a severe drop in the census, she transferred to the Battle Creek office and worked in the triage position there for about five years. Since then she has been volunteer coordinator (seven years) and recruit, train and keep personnel records for about 200 volunteers for the Hastings, Battle Creek and Coldwater offices and at the Millie Wenger Mffl® engagements ______ Proceeds support youth activities including a missions trip and 2 ACRES of annuals & perennials to choose from... specializing in NEW & UNUSUAL varieties! Club Can Do VBS, June 14-16, 2006 GREENHOUSE 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Lakeside Park, Caledonia Ages K-5th grade ----- ------ herryValleyi ■ 2 miles south of Caledonia I www.cherryvaUeygreenhouse.com Cherry Valley PC currently meets at Duncan Lake Middle School, 6900 N. M37 Hwy. Middleville, Ml 49333 9757 Duncan Lake Ave, Corner of Kraft & Johnson, Caledonia, MI 49316 Hours: Monday - Friday 9-8 Saturday 9-6 Closed Sunday Call 269.795.8811 & Pastor: Clint Cozier J Office: (616) 891-7910 06630876 www.cherryvalleypc.org *5^ I ■ » —* — �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 •It Yankee Springs Park work is progressing Albert H. Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Albert H. Johnson, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. He is survived by his sig­ nificant other than os 29 ,> A1 years, Shirley K. Latreille of Middleville; Shirley Latreille Don children, Don (Joan) Latreille of Florida, Elaine i (Jerry) McWhinney of Middleville, Carol Latreille of Utah, Jim (Julie) Latreille of Florida; eight grandchil­ dren; five great grandchil­ dren. No services will be held. ’ Beeler Funeral Arrangements by the Middleville. Home, BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP MEETING DETAILS Time 7:30 a.m. Date Each Wednesday Place Holy Family Church JASON 550-6650 or RAY 281 -9404 f 1 I Kraft & Johnson Ave. Caledonia CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION X ■a Donna von der Hoff, math and computer science instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School’ nomi­ nated senior Ryan McMahon, son of Carey McMahon of Caledonia and Laurie Rinvelt of Middleville, as Rotary Student of the Month for March. YANKEE CANDLE GIFTS FOR R ■ ...* , A * * * < X/ r fl * Country Linen VANKU CAN DU .-A W* 0^ ■n I tai. a > — F: * W -J- • “ •r ;* hijusi^iunner » 50 Q, *0 OFF Equal or Lesser Value Any Fragrance o enough to send the very best. Special Gifts for Special People... McMahon was chosen because of his academic accomplishments in the area of computer technology and his involvement in the total school community. As a sophomore he was able to earn a "5" on the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam. Only the brightest program­ ming students in the nation take this test, and he earned the highest possible score an individual can receive. After exhausting all of TK's computer courses, he continued his learning with the Technology Department. As a tech aide, one of his responsibilities was to re­ create and manage the Thornapple Kellogg Athletics website. He is involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities. He has played tennis all four years of his high school career. He has competed in Pharmacy CAF^t I jff1 * * •Ji* ** f.- p- - * <*!«r I * £.5 I 5 K mini i iiiilWfcv z Ss 5- Ryan McMahon the Saginaw Valley State University ACM computer programming competition for the past three years and he participated in the Alma College Robotics Challenge his sophomore year. This year, he is part of a five-member team that has I I I FREE MARKET I S mith -D iamond ANALYSIS I I 891-2222 SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml www.MccleveHomes.com I I I I rI t* I I I I I I I MIDDLEVILLE - 5 ACRES! GUN LAKE - $169,900! I -rounded 5354 N.byEngle Rdland. . $154,900. Beautiful rural setting surLYNDEN RD R OaliHfi,i channel settino state House shows like new. Very well L ’ WUEH HU. Beautiful channel setting, rounded by state land. House shows like new. Very well I rmaintained. Some initial excavating complete for attached Short ride t0 lake- 3 bedrooms including private bath in _____ ________________ Acreage is nicely wooded’Anyone who tikeTori- master bedroom. 2-stall attached garage with extra storI garage. vacy will love this set-up. Call John or Mary Kay McCleve a9e buildiing attached. Call John or Mary Kay McCleve, I 616-292-4548 or 616-891-2222, x233. Smith-Diamond 616-292-4548 or 616-891-2222, x233. Smith-Diamond Realty, Caledonia office. I Realty, Caledonia office. I Smith-Diamond Realtors® I Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 MLS. I • Hope Archer • Timothy Noordhoek • Pamela Luetkemeyer I • Karen Bouma • Mike Mahoney • Ron Prins Bel son • John McCleve • Ted VanDuinen I •• Liz Lois Heckman • Mary Kay McCleve • Dianne Weers I • Tim Honderd • Dawn Monroe • Sam Wright I • Rudy Kadiric • Art Moredick • Greg Zoller • Deb Lampani • Cheri Morehouse I_________________________________________________________ ■ i i 4 I ■* * F- Good Neighbor Pharmacy „ . bewell and well informed Pharmacy Care-i-Hallmark Cards & Gifts Located in Middleville next to Market Place Grocery, across from Mid Villa Restaurant a •It MONEY ORDERS 790 4652 North M-37 Hwy. • Phone 269-795-7936 I 11 qualified for the American Computer Science League All-Star Contest in Cincinnati May 27. He is involved in commu­ nity activities as well. He has been an active member of the TK-CATS (Community and Technology Students) group and has helped many senior citizens in learning how to use computers. According to von der Hoff, McMahon is an exem­ plary7 student whose achieve­ ments have distinguished him as one of TK’s "best" students. She says, “His work ethic,’ his attention to detail, and his outstanding inquisitive mind separate him from many of his peers. Ryan's passion for computers and for learning will lend to his success at Michigan Tech University in the fall where he will pursue a degree in software engi­ neering.” A 06630973 When you care er; Fran Leonard, secretary; Doc Forsberg; Rob Herrema; Jan Lippert; Nancy Near; Ray Page, Cathy Strickland and Ardith Worsham. New to the committee are Alice Jansma, Sandra Marcukaitis and Mindy Cutlip. George London was a member until 2005. ’ Phase II of park develop­ ment,” said Wheeler, “will include sand volleyball court; basketball courts;' (proposed) skate park area; enlarged parking; open air gazebo, grills and picnic tables; restroom facilities; and a possible playground expansion. “A park is a much needed facility in the Yankee Springs area,” Wheeler added. “We can see that from the use already made of what is in place there and the help people are willing to give to get it built that the community will make good use of it.” •A BB h IW' ft I Is has " ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ™ ■■ ™ ™ Ml MB M ■■ MB Hi M MB BM HM M MB BM Mi M M M BUY 1 YANKEE CANDLE, GET 1 AT oxwuwl I landscaping. Many individuals also have made monetary dona­ tions and/or donated time for park preparation. Mike Wangerow of Troop #105 made the park benches that are in place for his Eagle project and he has indicated a willingness to create more if asked. A Department of Natural Resources and National Park Service grant that was & awarded in 2005 and match­ ing funding from the Yankee Springs Township gave the go-ahead for construction. The grant writing process, a difficult and time consuming task, was handled by com­ mittee member Dr. Peter “Doc” Forsberg and his wife, Dee. Yankee Springs The Township Park Committee members include Wheeler, chair; Bonnie Slayton, vice chair; Al McCrumb, treasur- TM Like a fresh, floral breath of spring air through an open window on a sunny day. p Wheeler, “but we are finally in construction of Phase I.*’ This phase includes the soccer goals, playground equipment, paved pathway, the relocation of the softball/baseball backstops, park sign with landscaping and much more. “More grant writing will be needed.” said Wheeler. Financial involvement has included Jim Strickland's memorial designated for the park; the Middleville Rotary has donated funds for back­ stops; Barry Community Foundation awarded funds as well. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club’s past president and park commit­ tee member, Fran Leonard, has the park as a designated improvement community project for the club. The women have held fund-rais­ ers for the park and are look­ ing to be instrumental in TK’s Rotary student of the Month picked • We're a group of business profes­ sionals who meet once a week for the sole purpose of giving and receiving referrals from other mem­ bers of the group. • It's the most cost effective, yet most results-oriented advertising you can do. Members of the special Yankee Springs Township committee led by Warren Wheeler have met several times in recent months to finalize construction of the first phase of a community park. The park has been a com­ munity effort for the past four years. It began with the designation of the park land on Parker Drive near M-179 Highway. The basketball hoop in place has been in use for quite some time and now, the half mile paved path is being used by walkers, bike riders and roller-bladers. Playground equipment will be in place and ready by Memorial Day weekend. A dedication ceremony is also in the works, date to be determined. “It seems like the park has been in the planning stages for so long,” says Chairman Store Hours: M-F 9-8 p.m.; Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Holidays •CUM NOUBMQ OFFORTUM1TV 06631000 ■■ ■■ Mi ■■ M MH MH MB M BBi ■■ MB M ■■ IM BM » M I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J 111 » I II ■r I .'.I U �% I The Sun and News. Middleville, May 9, 2006/ Page 7 h 5 -3^5 A « I— - I •JW -~ * s « I s s><’V 41 r w sis x i tfeX S'; & ?IS ss <- V. *T‘ I I s . -J&*-- Art Dept, gets grant Joanne Dipp from the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation presents art teacher Barbara Maring with a check for $750 to help fund purchase of new digital cameras for the photography class. TK March Students of Month named * * /£ S' k ’i * h S; u;tit’'’ Students of the Month for March were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Back Row) Ashleigh Lund, Emily Reed, Samantha Smith, Jenna Piets, Kendall Moore, Ashly Bignall; (Front Row) Richard Gragg, John Schnittker, Kristen Sneller, David McMahon, Matt Driscoll, and Logan Cook. Unavailable when this picture was taken were Ben Curtis and Van VanBemden. THORNflPPlE KELLOGG PRESCHOOL .FAIL 2006 a I I I fl Caledonia Twp. to take part in storm water master plan (J f Ckbm!!,- - LW{li LWife If.lf 9 1 »1 KMjfc K 1 J' 10 L J; kW 1 jtasatanu Hikfe kudl : ^Wfaror Caledonia Township will participate in the Kent County Drain Commission program for storm water master planning. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer, Wilcox Associates, told the board the program is funded by a 50-50 match between the township and the Drain Commission. The cost for Caledonia will be $15,000; total project cost is estimated at $30,000. Rose described the pro- gram as an opportunity to study the watersheds, to identify problem areas, and to get a good grasp of the hydrogeology of the area. problems Development could be fixed before they occur. Supervisor Township Bryan Harrison indicated he supports the program. He was careful to explain that he continues to resist the storm water permit fee of $1,000 per year for a storm water f I . v' V I , 06631064 Lordy, Lordy, ; ;C3 V|Jp ili EffiE ■ 5> MM Look Who’s 40! i ’• i 1 > M0i bpto iqes' ^sfc.to dai" LhtoB&tas Wi! nV Happy BitWruj fi )T LAURA ka‘f i-r* GOTCHA!! is 1 ir L^- - J? 1 discharge system the town­ ship does not have. He said, “I want to condi­ tion participation with an exemption from the Phase II storm water permit. We were one of the first to adopt the model storm water ordi­ nance. We are doing more than paperwork. Richard Robertson, treas44 urer, asked, How are the two related?” Harrison answered, “One, we are being forced into a permit with no benefit to us, and two, we support the other.” Larry Stauffer, trustee, inquired, “Is the $15,000 a true cost?” Robertson moved, approval of the storm water master planning and the award of the work to Wilcox Associates; Walter Bujak, trustee, supported the motion and it carried unanimously. The board is seeking nom- inations for the hometown hero award which is given at the July 4th celebration. Harrison said the notice will be posted on the township web site, www.caledoniatownship.org Are you looking for a quality preschool for your Community fl child? Thornapple Kellogg r\\A/ir\r^ ■ Education has openings in the following class­ es for fall 2006: 3 Year Old Cooperative - pm, Panther Cubs 4 year old - am & pm, TK Bears 4 year old - am. Children must turn three or four on or before December 1, 2006 to attend. L Classes begin in September and end in i JB i v May. Please call TK Community Ed, A¥c >795-3397 for enrollment information. I fl V j. ¥»■= ^9 UL>JJ3B> tthM'- Join us for our Mother’s DatJ Celebration at Lakeside Sunday, May 1-fth, at ?:5Oam * I ildren’s Worship ^or 5~7 year o Ids Nursery provided/Pynamic Join us d-.JO-J-.lJam for a continental brea kfast before the worshi p celebration ■I 1 4 .1 I J * •*' 3^- * 4>- r- r: » * A VbhaeUEtMjnvats fix Tttha/s E^l ■ "A .3 7- .x >*• • BEAUTIFUL PLANTERS • HANGING BASKETS A • EASY ELEGANCE ROSES • FLOWERING SHRUBS Can’t decide? Give a GIFT CARD available in any amount! A .<* . ' - fc gfe ww IT ?2 '•T --4®k u L * F * I V X t Plants grown by gardeners for gardeners ••• < - 2 ► . r, If- — Lakeside Community Church 6201 Whitneyville SE Alto, Ml 49302 We carry the largest selection of perennials in the area! • Annual & Vegetable Flats • Seed Potatoes • Fruit Vines • Bark, Topsoil & Mulch Creeks? 9 - .5' W' A N 60th St. Clarkland D(z^ /w auxiiM - Vie\fJ C—8g—— i'r / GROWER s •^1^“ fir... JUST WEST OF M-37 10197 Garbow Rd. • Middleville 5 o 4 9 Jj** <■ -7—TT 4 y. »? .CL . M. lebrate Motherhood! - s’- r eg.-.Ji dZJJLJI <3 B <g 2 o o 269-795-7674 Floral Shop 269-795-0239 HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9-8 www.creeksidegrowers.com J'V r- tW ft. i ◄ ’ Every Tuesday Senior Citizens Day 10% OFF 4 _ v all purchases b- ju Lakeside Community 66th St. > >s 68th St. C 1c Churc h /\ place for family & friends Pastor Roger Bultman _ call S£S~£fO2 any questions pl or |f you h ave any questions please il makefnends@lakesidecomniuni .orc e~mai —A 2 CD �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, May 9, 2006 Road Commission to use chip-and-seal for repairs by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Kent County Road Commission has sent local officials in the county a letter announcing its decision to repair roads using the chipand-seal method rather than asphalt. The rationale behind the decision is money. According to the letter, the cost to sealcoat (chip-andseal) a mile of two-lane road is $25,000; the estimated lifetime of the application is three to five years, depend­ ing on the condition of the road when the repair is made. The cost for a one-course overlay of 1.5 inches of bitu­ minous asphalt pavement is $75,000 and has a life Lt expectance of eight to ten years. The Road Commission says further that using the process will allow the improvement and protection of more roads in the face of declining revenues. Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said, “The use of sealcoal was a controversial issue in the Village of Caledonia... It’s probably not a problem in the outlying areas, but will be met with resistance in ill subdivisions and the vil­ lage.” People who attended meetings of the Caledonia Village Council to voice their concerns about the process as applied to streets in Glen Valley Estates are not likely to have forgotten Scott Sherlund's plastic bag with stones collected from one square foot of the street in front of his driveway. Nor are they likely to forget Patty Twietmeyer’s demonstration of the impossibility of removing the tar from a white athletic sock even after using the recommended sol­ vents. To add even more injury to the insult, village officials were not immune to the rav­ ages of stone that did not adhere to the pavement as advertised. Village President Scott Williamson living at the foot of Costner Drive, had many stones deposited in his lawn by snowplows. In fact, his comment when PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ lished in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently look­ ing for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our office. Caledonia Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations and sales skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F asked if the process would ever be used again in the vil­ lage, was a terse “No.” Village Trustee Karen Hahn bemoaned the hour and a half it took her to get the black tar removed from her white kitchen floor. Perhaps the final straw for village residents is that this is the same KCRC that could not find out why there were so many problems with the process in the village. The letter does note that “Cold and wet weather ham­ pers the curing of the asphalt emulsion and can cause longer delays in traffic or possible failures in the final product.” CHS orchestra ‘Side by Side’ tickets on sale Tickets are now on sale for the Caledonia High School Orchestra’s “Side-by-Side” concert with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. The performance is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. ** During*•J the “Side-by-Side concert, the CHS Orchestra will perform two musical selections; followed by the GR Symphony Orchestra performing three musical pieces. The orchestras will then combine to perform Verdi's Overture to Nabucco, Marche Tchaikowsky’s Slave, and a piano concerta by Ernst Bloch. Tickets for the concert are $8 per person or $32 per fam­ ily and are available at the Caledonia High School. 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IV Village Plan Commission honors Eldon Newmyer Eldon Newmyer, chair­ man of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission, received a cer­ tificate from Lon Myers, president of the Village Council, in honor of his 20 years of service. At the unusual Wednesday night meeting May 3, Newmyer shared some of his stories from more than 20 years on the commission. In other business, the com­ bined recycling committee of the village and township will begin meeting once the Barry County Board of Commissioners meets this week. Planner Geoff Moffat con­ tinues to distribute the 5. HASTINGS! You need this pretty property for your future home. 2.08 Acres in great location. Priced for quick sell! Call Bonnie, ABR @ 269-795-3305 ....................................................................................... $24,900 6. ACREAGE! 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The CUMC is located on Vine Street, behind D&W and next to the cemetery. • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment - ■- Creative Center where imagination is turned on. Hastings Banner. swap set Christopher Hier DDS •? ?aE Cairntltewfas -= '■?£ O-6 I® ®l ft ,v. ■’ "“*" GET ALL THE NEWS OF UMC Youth BARRY Group COUNTY! Subscribe to the perennial children with special toys. ffi Mio tt Hiking guides to the Grouse Walk area off Marsh Road in Orangeville are now available at the Orangeville Village Hall and at the Barry County Conservation district office. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail. 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J JS' f *+ • Arf. z tor, financial advisor, archi­ lawyer, tect, engineer, author, small business owner, politician, therapist, fire fighters and more. Each of the students visit­ ed with three professionals to learn information such as education. advancement opportunities, working con­ ditions, salary and job duties. ->X: -> * > i Inta Be, IL 3 r r CT _ * a »JI ««»«*- 7 Jk JO ~JMl The classroom was filled a delicious aroma as Sierra Room Chef Chris Perkey explained Culinary Arts to the students. E F 1 r F > r 1 - vt M i s 1 4. A. I I •ir;' , I-* v 1 > ______ — Students checked out the bobcat that was part of Jeff Rundhaug's career presen• * tation of heavy construction equipment. c i Tx Students used Dentist Paul Steam's mirrors and charts to see if they had the tal­ ent for dentistry. The eighth-graders were allowed to choose who they visited, the seventh-graders chose next, and the sixth­ graders filled in where avail­ able. 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Ecenbarger, O.D. >•< I •Mil work and an increased under­ standing of what it takes to succeed in different job fields," said Simmops. "This opportunity should also make each student keenly aware of the role and signifi­ cance of education in all areas of the job market." Prior to the presentations, the volunteers were treated to a luncheon hosted by the Caledonia Schools Food Service. "They didn't get hot dogs, smiled Simmons.. Instead the volunteers were treated to seafood and chicken croissant sandwich­ es, fresh fruit, brownies, and beverages. This year marks the eighth year for the Caledonia Middle School Career Day and the second year of trans­ ferring the Duncan Lake Middle School students to Kraft Meadows for the event. With the growing number of students and volunteers, it won't be long before the each middle school hosts its own career day. The Career Day event doesn't happen overnight. Kraft Meadows support staffer Sharon Bailey credits the humble Simmons for all of the time and work put into making the career day a suc­ cess. "Beth works very hard to many months and is very organized." Simmons begins organiz­ ing the event in January to find volunteers for the day. As the event draws closer, Simmons organizes the stu­ dents into group for the pre­ sentations. ferent career professionals, helping the students to target their own career interests. "It is hoped that each stu­ dent will gain a better under­ standing of the world of 1 V.9 i ' Saving on home 1 r ! insurance is I “No Problem.” undreds of thousands J , M* r I *of families are saving / fl money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their home and t mobile home protection. 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V 7', r f kf .Al W r f' A I l<oM • 7 V r > >•• - JftWiolfCirt rZ ;---- -----J •’ L> k **“'-*- i[•—•V i 4' I r • ji V * roceod> to betvefiu youth activities at ft* -CANDO •Uit' ,Vtk i&d So t Aft- a ■ I* . 1 Showing off some items that will be available for sale are (from left) Bob Murray, Judy Mast and Bill Kuhn. I? 4 % J * 7 What do you do when the entire Vacation Bible School budget (and then some) is used to rent the location with nothing left over to cover other event expenses? That was the issue facing Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church after it rented the shelter house at Caledonia’s Lakeside Park for its first Vacation Bible School to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14-16. The church, which cur­ rently meets on Sunday’s at Duncan Lake Middle School and has a small office in downtown Caledonia, is using the park because it needs more space than the office affords to host the Vacation Bible School. Church members say they need to rent the shelter house in case of inclement weather and for the kitchen and rest­ room facilities. Pastor Clint Cozier chal- 126 East Main Middleville, Ml — De Kok 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK REALTY 5 1/2% WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM 06630858 '4 LX 2^3? **Your One Stop Water Store ** |/ Water Softeners 30 Years Experience Iron and Odor Filters Servicing All Makes & Models 50-Lbs. lenged the church leadership in February to find an answer to funding the summer Bible School that did not involve going to the young congrega­ tion and directly asking for more money. "We tossed around several ideas including car washes and bake sales, but were afraid they would not gener­ ate the amount of money we needed," according to a church spokesperson. “Then someone threw out the idea of a church-wide garage sale. Our only problem then was finding a large enough space that was visible and accessi­ ble for the public. "We brought the idea to the congregation and imme­ diately had two of our mem­ bers step forward to volun­ teer their pole barns for the event. We chose to have it at the Murray’s home at 6280 68th Street (right by the intersection with Cherry Valley). We’re very grateful to the Murray family for tak­ ing the time to prepare their pole barn for our use. We decided to also have the bake sale and let the young people L H i I LJ U X / \ I JI “ Ar < ijK3 . Phone 269-945-9554 ■F 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTI0N-Ms\ OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 13th 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop in to say hello and check out our — F===_=» WATER CONDITIONING ________ :__ * New Products * Old Favorites * Flowers * Gifts - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 ibw .M CM I 1' fj-t A •V I ? ? XCG 4, ITS V Annual Spring CD \ tidi i Best Price, Quality, Service f jjri'P’3 I Only I Call for classified ads (269) 795-3738 75 Only-' I fl miL 7640 W. State Road • Middleville, Ml 49333 5-Gallons 95 and more. The bake sale will include the usual complement of pies, cakes, cookies, breads and coffee cakes. "Based on what our mem­ bers typically bring for refreshments on Sundays these promise to be excep­ tionally good." a spokesper­ son said. Hot dogs and bev­ erages will also be available during the day. Live musiy by . Sam r» Kochman, one of the church’s musicians, will be presented from 12-2 p.m. The sale itself will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13. __ For additional information contact the church office at (616) 891-7910. Tom Otto Turkey Farm Inc. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER | DUR ACU9E run that portion of the event with the proceeds going toward the expenses for a • mission trip. Two of our youth, the Murray teens, will be participating this summer in a mission trip to. the Mississippi Gulf Coast along • with the youth of Grand Rapids Westminster Church,” the spokesperson said. This Saturday’s bam sale will feature furniture includ­ ing beds, dressers, sofas, and chairs. Two computers and other electronic equipment will be available as well as sporting goods and a couple of smokers. In addition there will be clothing, shoes, jew­ elry, books, home decor, other household items, toys t Drinking Water Systems DURACUBE SALT Helping to advertise the upcoming sale and the Vacation Bible School to follow in June are from left Miles and Vaughn Werdon and Jack Murray. L ** i 5 ’S‘ 1 1 K* > ■ K ■ '■ II J I I 06630913 < i n * �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006/ Page 13 Kiwanis and Foremost K6ttl6 LakO yard to sponsor goit outing saie ;$ Saturday by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Kiwanis Club and Foremost Insurance Company will sponsor their third annual golf outing Friday, June 2, at the riarwood Golf Course. The four-person scramble will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10. Dinner, sponsored by Monterey Grille, and the award ceremony will follow the competition at 3:30 p.m. Special events will be held throughout the day, giving golfers a chance to win prizes. Golfers may enter one or all of the special competi­ tions, including a hole in one contest sponsored by Gavin Chevrolet of Middleville; I TAX-FREE INCOME IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF AT RETIREMENT. 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The give away prizes include many wonderful vacations such as a “Four Night All Inclusive Trip to Riviera Maya Mexico" spon­ sored by Premier Travel & Cruise, “Apple Vacations" and AMR Resorts Sunscape Puerto Aventuras, a fournight trip to Las Vegas spon­ sored by Premier Travel & Cruise, and Lansing Capital City Airport and the Four Queens Hotel. Many door prizes also will be given away. There is room for eight more teams. The cost per 1 golfer is $70 and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner and prizes. The Kiwanis Club is still seeking donations from busi­ nesses. Businesses may pur­ chase a tee sign for $125 or contribute door prizes’. Those who want to golf or do a tee sign or become a sponsor, they can call Dee Hudson at (616) 554-0311 or email dhudson@premiertravelinc.com Last year, the golf outing raised more than $12,000 and it was all spent on pro­ grams to help the kids such as Michigan State Police Academy for High School Seniors, Summer Camp Education and Recreation Program for preschool and elementary children, speech therapy. equipment, Child Abuse Prevention program, Christmas gifts for needy students, emotionally impaired class field trip, Easter egg hunt, literacy pro­ gram, ping pong table, spe­ cial education program, cog­ nitively impaired coffee shop sponsorship in the high school, cognitively impaired program keyboard, green­ house project for Dutton Elementary, birdhouse proj­ ect and mentoring programs. .■II I The Kettle Lake Elementary PTO will be host for its sixth annual yard sale Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held inside the school gym, locat­ ed at 8451 Garbow Drive off Whitneyville Road between 68th and 84th streets. 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(Hodges had to have his beard dyed too.) * £ ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our Hometown Charitable Organization 0 NOTICE ATTENTION PROPERTY TAX OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MI The 2005 Property Tax Overcharge Refunds have been mailed this date of May 4, 2006. Please Deposit at Your Earliest Convenience 06630910 Informational meeting on bridge project set The first of two informa­ tional meetings on a pro­ posed project including a new bridge over the Thornapple River will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, We've missed you so far... but you don't have to miss out! Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W.M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-95 •II www.kellogg.edu Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8 am-7 pm Fridays 8 am-5 pm Advising Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 am - 6:30 pm No appointment is necessary The fall semester has begun at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County, but there is still time to enroll for classes beginning in September. Available day and evening * course sections include: ACCO 101 General Accounting BUAD 101 Introduction to Business BUAD201 Business Law ECE 201 Early Childhood Health/Safety/Nutrition ECE 210 Child Growth and Development ECE 224 Introduction to Child Care ECON 201 Principles of Economics - MACRO ECON 202 Principles of Economics - MICRO ENGL 97 Writing Skills ENGL 151 Freshman Composition ENGL 152 Freshman Composition HIST 103 American Foundations HIST 104 Modern America HIST 151 Western Civilization: Early Western World HUMA205 Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Society MUSI 211 Music Appreciation OIT 160 Applications Software PARA 234 Family Law PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 202 •It Introduction to Ethics POSC 200 American System of Government PSYC 201 •It Introduction to Psychology PSYC 220 Developmental Psychology SOCI 201 •!• Introduction to Sociology SOCI 202 Social Problems STSK 98 College Reading and Study Skills Open Entry Computer Application Classes May 10, in the auditorium at Thornapple Kellogg High School. This project includes approximately 4.5 miles of road construction and a new bridge over the Thomapple River. The informational meeting May 10 and another on Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. will introduce the project to landowners and others in the community. The meeting will include information about project cost, history, location, limits and other background information. These two informational meetings will be followed by preliminary public hearings at p.m. Thursday, June 1, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10. These hearings also will be held at the Thornapple Kellogg High School audito­ rium. These meetings will allow for comments on the project. None of these meetings sub­ stitute for formal public hear­ ings, which will be held at a later date, if the project should go forward. For more information about any of these meetings call the Village of Middleville at 795-3385, Thornapple Township at 795-7202 or the Barry County Road Commission at 945-3449. MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. I For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com TOWNSHIP CF a SPRINGS YANKEE ELANNING COMMISSION IB NOTICE •4 0 ... ■ . *M JKftM riL'ita RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS - Ik liner fi TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ Bikiisa V IM TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, M ESTED PERSONS . PLEASE TAKE COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PLANNING MAY 18, NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE 2006 COMMENCING AT 7: •II SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON FM, AT THE TOWNSHIP Until HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS F AMENDMENTS TO YANKEE . CONCERNING PROPOSED SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ I ® Ic NANCE NO. 48 AS FOLLOWS: 1. SECTION 15.3.9. RESORT AND RECREATION DLSIRICT. 2. SECTICN 15.5. ARTICLE V SITE PLAN REVEW . 1 SECTION 15.12.3. DWELLING STANDARDS AND REQUIRE- it’ MENTS. 4. SECTION 15.12.4. 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ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID > TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSES). CATHY STRICKLAND, S A 7TARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There" in Barry County. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 M ROBERT LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ADM INISIRATO R |n 0663083 �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006/ Page 15 Local woman’s asphalt business receives honor ms® ■» * Womens Business Enterprise ■'b 1-S00-34 ■ » Affordable Asphalt can now use this sign on their trucks and stationery. - - ■I •• * ,s & •I ! V Affordable Asphalt received recognition as a woman owned business recently. Angela Wilburn of Middleville, owner of Affordable Asphalt, a business specializing in asphalt paving and maintenance, has received national certifica­ tion as a Women's Business Enterprise by the CEED organization. CCED is a regional certi­ the of fying partner Business Women's Council Enterprise Mm i UK ■ •h i.i .i ■.JU®!®®1 IJI & t- I ’ The Thomapple Kellogg Rhoby and Mike Texter Science Olympiad team placed 8th in the Scrambler. completed a record setting In this problem teams season Saturday, April 29, designed and built a mechan­ during the state competition ical device using the energy at Michigan State University. from a falling mass to trans­ The team finished 13 port a Grade A uncooked places higher than any TK chicken egg along a straight team in history. Overall the tracK. Brittney Benjamin and team placed 32nd against 48 Dan Lemon placed 11th in teams. The Hastings High School team finished in 29th Ecology. Students answered place. The winner from questions involving content Michigan who will go on to knowledge and process skills the national competition in in the area of ecology and Indiana is Grand Haven High adaptation by examining dif­ School, followed by West ferent ecosystems. Ashley Lewis, Jordan Ottawa High School in sec­ Petersen, Liz Ketchum and ond. Nate Marklevitz placed 16th Coach Tim Shaw says. For Class B schools compet­ in Robot Ramble, in this students ing, the team placed seventh competition, designed and built a robot in the state.” Individually two capable of performing cer­ Thornapple Kellogg teams tain tasks. Sam Scholtens and Jacob placed in the top 11. Mike £ ■ 4 06630908 doniatownship.org. Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider an application by Donald EerdmansI to rezone parcels of land from the A. A, Agricultural District to the 1-1, Light Industrial District. Such land is commonly known as 5940 and 5960 68th Street and is legally described as follows: The part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 8, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, | described as BEGINNING at the North 1/4 Corner of said Section; Section: thence S00'TT14 S00°HT4"E ”E 1080.05 feet along is subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record. Parcel is also subject to an easement foi for ingress and egress over the East 50 feet thereof, and also over the South 100 feet thereof, and also over the West 25 feet thereof. Contains 11.78 acres including 68th Street right of way, and That part of the Northwest T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, 1/4 of Section 8, 8. T5N, County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 of said Section; thence S00°HT4”E 1080.05 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence S00°H'09”E 551.09 feet along the East line; thence S88°47 06 'W 200.00 feet;I oir09”W 113.36 feet; thence N88°47 ’06”E 4.54 feet; thence N00°lT09"W N00°H’09”W 42.02 feet; thence thence N00 N00°H'O9 N88°47'06"E S88°47'06"W 4 54 feet; thence N00°H-09"W 394.99 feet; thence N88°34-43"E 200.00 feet to the place of Lenartz placed 16th in Dynamic Planet. Teams worked at stations that dis­ played a variety of earth sci­ ence materials and related earth science questions. There were 23 challenges for the high school Science Olympiad teams to meet dur­ ing the state competition. beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress over the East 50 feet of the North 1080.05 feet of i said Northwest 1/4. Also over the South 100 feet of the North 1080.05 feet of the East 200.00 feet of said Northwest 1/4. Contains 2.53 acres. ’ • ' '/ ■ • - ? All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested rezoning. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 25, 2006 May 8, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06630460 Middleville we’re getting you where you need to go! Barry County Transit rv*~7 *- - ’ :1 > iC- J- 5*1 Wednesday’s Middleville Travel Schedule: 7:00 A.M........................ Leave Hastings. {■- • 7:30 A.M. to 7:45 A.M ... Pick ups in Middleville at: Carveth Village. Middleville Village Hall. Lincoln Meadows. Other stops may be available. 8:15 A.M 9:30 A.M iivl & 29 Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.cale- that on May 15,. 2006, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and I0 0 Board of Trustees which was approved May 3, 2006, is posted at the • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TK Science Olympiad team works hard for 32nd place ■ |’e:2XC35e315' .|3>- The April 19th, 2006 meeting minutes for the Charter Township thence N88°34'43 ’E 475.11 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Parcel N88°34'43"E ** tl Meeting Minutes CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN if i USB until I I ■i ■ c owned and operated by Wilburn. By including womenowned businesses among their vendors, corporations and government agencies demonstrates their commit­ ment to fostering diversity and the continued develop­ ment of their supplier/vendor diversity programs. Wilburn has 17 employ­ ees, only one of which is a CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES the East line of said Northwest 1/4; thence S88°34’43"W 43”W 475.04 feet; thence N00 N00"ir27 ‘Tl’27”W 1080.05 feet; *s ,u (WBENC). WBENC’s national stan­ dard of certification imple­ mented by CEED is a metic­ ulous process including an in-depth review of the busi­ ness and site inspection. The process certification is designed to confirm the busi­ ness is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman. In Affordable Asphalt’s case, it is 100% woman. She said she looks forward to working with area businesses and with those looking for contractors. “I think this will open some doors for the compa­ ny,” she says. To learn more about Affordable Asphalt, visit www.affordableasphaltllc.co mor call 1-800-945-0021. .Arrive in Hastings. (Multiple drop off sites available) .Hastings to Middleville. Return to Hastings for: Dr. Appointments, Shopping, COA, etc. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 2:15 P.M ..Return to Middleville. 2:45 P.M ..Remain in Middleville. 4:00 P.M ..Return to Hastings. Use it for: — • Trips to the Doctor in Delton, Middleville, Nashville, or at Pennock Hospital • Grocery Trips • Trips to the Pharmacy • Visit Friends and Family • Shopping - Delton,-Hastings, Nashville, or • Trips to and from Work Middleville • Commission On Aging -Meals, Crafts, • Running Errands Card Parties • Medical Tests at Pennock Hospital • Trips to Parks • Trips to Restaurants • Early Morning Blood work For details on the travel schedule in your Community and around Barry County contact Barb in our dispatch office (269) 948-8098 To Reserve A Ride ' 02645109 \ �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 Scot boys half way to an 0-K Gold championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ track and field head coach Kevin Remenap may want to check the forecast and pack an extra change of clothes for this Thursday and Friday's Gold O-K Conference championship meets. Remenap got his first water jug shower last Thursday afternoon, after the Fighting Scot boys’ 95-42 victory over Wayland. With the win the Caledonia boys finished a perfect 6-0 O-K Gold Conference dual meet season. I thought I had a step on the shot putter that caught me, but he hooked my belt, said Remenap. Ron Videan held onto his coach tightly, and Ken Echtinaw and Brian Wilder gave him the shower. “It was com." cold." said Remenap, after changing into some warm-up pants and a fresh sweatshirt. The Caledonia girls also celebrated at the end of the day, after a 110-27 win over the Wildcats. They celebrat­ ed with the Wayland girls, making tunnels for each team to pass through after their cool down laps. “I liked what happened after the meet even better than what happened during the meet, said Caledonia .j ht, - ♦ F< , *I i rj J - I rn-1 f■ 10 i‘ i* id ■ I The Fighting Scots Dillon Tompkins takes a run at 12 feet in the pole vault Thursday afternoon. He and teammate Mike Gless both cleared 10-6 to place first and second, then decided to make the big leap up to 12-0. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - Caledonia’s Jake Taylor (right) stays a half step ahead of Wayland’s Michael Martin for second place in the 100-meter dash during Thursday’s O-K Gold dual. The Fighting Scot sprinters had a good day to help their team to a 95-42 win, in a battle between the league’s top two boys’ teams. (Photo by Brett Bremer) girls' coach Joe Zomerlei. “That's what high school sports are all about.” Caledonia's girls head into the conference meet in a three-way tie for second place with Thornapple Kellogg and Hamilton. All three teams finished the con­ ference season with 4-2 records. South Christian's girls were a perfect 6-0. The Caledonia teams were all about winning while the meet was going on. Caledonia’s girls won all but two events, and the boys won all but five. The Fighting Scot boys dominat­ ed the field events, as usual, and also performed better than expected in the sprints to put themselves in position for the second straight league title. Caledonia shared last year's conference crown with Wayland. Wayland’s David Kyulu won the 100, the 200, and the 400, but Caledonia's Jake Taylor scored the second place points in the 100, Andrew Schaibly scored the second place points in the 200, and the Scots' Schaibly and Fifer were second and third in the 400. Caledonia also won the 400-meter relay in 45.14 seconds with the team of Kyle VanderVeen, Josh Echtinaw, Taylor, and David Villerot. In the field, Caledonia swept the discus and high jump and had the top two performances in the shot put and pole vault. Ken Echtinaw set a new school record in the shot put with his first-place throw of 56 feet 1 inch. He also won the discus with a throw of 153-4. Taylor won the high jump at 6-4, and Mike Gless and Dillon Tompkins were first and second in the pole vault by both clearing 10-6. Steve Velting won both the 110-meter high hurdles (15.50 seconds) and the 300meter hurdles (41.72). The Scots had a great day in the 800-meter race, with Wilder Caledonia’s Pascha Grant preps for a throw of the discus during Thursday’s meet with Wayland. Grant was second in the event with a throw of 90-7. (Photo by Brett Bremer) winning in 2:05.67 and Joel Green placing second in 2:06.98. Caledonia swept the 3200 as Luke Taylor finished first in 10:35.71, followed by Anthony Sterzick and Alex TenElshof. The Scots also won the 1600-meter relay and the 3200-meter relay. Wilder, Green, Luke Taylor, and Justin Kucharczyk took the 3200 in 8:29.99, and Wilder, Mike Abbott, Fifer, and Schaibly won the 1600 in 3:37.59. All-stater Jessica Armstrong won both the 1600 and 3200 for the Wayland girls, but Caledonia's girls won every other event Thursday. Leslie Curtis was the top girl in the field events, Stephanie Packer the top sprinter, and Kayla Wilson the top hurdler. Curtis won the discus (111-2), the high jump (5-6), the shot put (37-5), and was second in the long jump behind Wilson. Wilson flew 15-6 and Curtis 15-1 in the long jump. Amanda Cook won the pole vault for the Scots by clearing 8-3. Wilson won both the 100meter hurdles (16.68) and the 300-meter hurdles (48.61). Packer won the 100meter dash in 13.03 and the 200 in 28.26. Caledonia had at least two placers in every individual event, and won all four relay races to pile up its 110 points. Mattie Zych led the Scots in the 400 with a time of 1:02.86 and Andrea Schedlbauer was the first runner across the finish line in the 800 with a time of 2:26.32. Stephanie Marsman, Cari Butcher, Bailey Watson, and Packer won the 400-meter relay in 54.23 and the 800meter relay in 1:53.55. Cari Butcher, Kendel Grant, Michelle Butcher, and Wilson teamed up to take the 1600-meter relay in 4:21.12. The 3200-meter relay was won by Schedlbauer, Kendra Ross, Stephanie Rossman, and Grant in 10:06.05. > I 1 J 1 T I . —- fetal w •• it Continued next page • < Are You Ready for Spring? •slisihj Carpets or Furniture coital i ft-f need cleaning? 4 ■■ .* s- ■ & Amazing system leaves carpet and upholstery cleaner... jr< 1 In 5 jf fresher... brighter... softer... Guaranteed! * :: fl r.? "i * • J Environmentally safe, citrus based, cleaning solution is safe for children, pets, and allergy suffers .t. ' ‘1 7? to fl Ifilw si I ? i- :*r" - Dries in 1-2 hours! Does NOT over wet carpet preventing bacteria and mold growth - t -<* w f* if V .. 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Hits in the gap went to the fence and Hastings had an inside the park home run which ended up being the difference in the game. Denton hit one to the fence, but was thrown out at the plate, one of two times in the game the Scots were shot down at home. Denton was 3-for-4 with a double and triple, Caledonia played host to Wayland in a key O-K Gold match-up Monday, and trav­ els to Hastings this Friday for a doubleheader. The Scots are currently tied with South Christian in the conference, but the Sailors topped Caledonia 4-1 last Wednesday, Caledonia only managed four hits off the South Christian pitcher. Denton scored the only run for the Scots. She reached base on a single to right field and advanced to third on two South throwing errors. Kalajainen drove Denton in on a hard grounder to deep short, but was thrown out at first. Cook picked up the loss for the Scots. “We hit South’s pitcher in the first match-up, but we just couldn't get anything going today. You have games like that. We just have to keep working hard and get back on the winning side." t f I said Kaechele. Monday the Fightin Fighting Scots topped Byron Center 3-1. Denton picked up the win for the Scots, and was helped out by her defense. Leading the defense where Kalajainen, Hormel, and Jacquie Wiest. Leading the Scots offen­ sively were Kalajainen, who was 2-for-3 with two runs Thornapple Kellogg’s Meagan Bishop blasts an RBI tripe in the top of the fourth of and a walk, and VanVelsen game one Friday afternoon at Caledonia. It scored the Trojans’ lone run in an 11-1 who was l-for-2 with double game on defeat. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and two walks. TK Round-up The Trojans avenged a loss to Hastings the previous Continued from previous page week by topping the Saxons up points for the team. individual victories on the Both Caledonia teams Thomas Spitzley won the track came from Kucharczyk defeated Byron Center last long jump at 19-7 and Jake in the 1600 and Schaibly in Tuesday. The Scot boys won Taylor took the high jump by the 400. 93-44 and the girls won 84clearing 6-2. < The Scots swept both the 53. • Caledonia's boys also won high jump and the long jump, Velting won both hurdle / the 1600-meter relay and the races for the Caledonia boys, and Ken Echtinaw won the 3200-meter relay. shot put and the discus to pile and the team's only other won Caledonia’s girls those two relays as well, and controlled distance the events with Ross and Rossman finishing first and second in both the 1600meter run and the 3200meter run. Caledonia High School The Scot girls were first Baseball and second in the 400, the 800, the 300-meter hurdles, Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill and the high jump. Zych won may be better known for his golf the 400 followed by Cari swing than his baseball swing, but Butcher, Grant the 800 fol­ he had a huge week at the plate last week. lowed by Emily Rossman, Mulvihill was 7-for-7 from the plate with 7 RBI's in and Wilson the 300 hurdles Friday's double header with TK, and also had two hits followed Michelle by Butcher. Wilson won the and two RBI's in Wednesday's win over South Christian. 100-meter hurdles and the 111 N. Main St. The 4695 Middleville Rd. long jump too. Nashville, Ml Curtis led a sweep of the Lynn Denton m -37, Middieviiie, mi W A A A * 4 A Mi 1 -800-443-5253 517-852-2005 high jump for Caledonia, by Agency clearing 5-0. Kylia Slagter MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE was second at 5-0 and Ashley Nevelie third at 4-10. Caledonia kept pace with South Christian for second place in the O-K Gold Conference softball stand­ ings by winning a pair of games against Thornapple Kellogg Friday afternoon. The Fighting Scots topped the Trojans 11-1 in six innings in game one, then had to go extra innings to take game two 10-8. Kaylee Kalajainen earned both wins for Caledonia. Caledonia erupted for eight runs, six of which were unearned. TK had three errors and gave up four walks in the inning. The big blow came from Caledonia’s Britannia Hormel, who drove in three runs with a bases loaded triple. It was one of four hits by Hormel in the two games. Sarah Van Velsen and Holly Denton both went 5-for-9 over the course of the two contests for Caledonia. Meagan Bishop took the loss for the Trojans in game one, and had TK's lone RBI game of the day, then topped with a triple in the top of the Cedar Springs 10-9, before fourth that scored teammate falling to Hastings in the Ashley Ayers from first final contest 6-5. “I think the two wins on base. Bishop struck out nine for the Trojans, while her Friday against Middleville counterpart on the other side, mentally drained our players Kalajainen, finished with ten and we weren't ready to go and play on Saturday," said strike outs. Caledonia scored the go- Caledonia head coach Tom ahead run in the top of the Kaechele. “It took us awhile eighth in game two, and held to get our bats going, and the field conditions in the third on for the 10-9 win. Hormel was 3-for-5 in the game against Hastings were second game, with a double played under adverse condi­ and two RBI's to lead the tions.” In the first game, the Scots Caledonia offense. Rebekah left 11 runners on base, and Ayers and Raymond connected for just couldn't get a big hit to three hits each for TK. score any runs. Hormel and Bishop topped all hitters Becca Roerig both had two with four RBI’s. Brittany hits for the Scots. Denton picked up the win Steensma suffered the loss, striking out two and walking against Cedar Springs, and went 2-for-3 with a pair of two. The Scots are now 4-2 in doubles. Kalajainen went 3for-3 with a double and the conference. They went 1-2 at the triple.. In the third game Allendale Invitational Saturday. Caledonia fell to Caledonia and Hastings Kent City 3-0 in the first played on an all dirt field Athlete of the week i 9 AB Caledonia’s Kaylee Kalajainen fires from the center of the diamond during game on Friday afternoon against Thornapple Kellogg. Kalajainen earned the win for the Scots in both games of the double header with the Trojans. (Photo by Brett Bremer) each had two RBI's. Bishop received the win. pitching a two-hitter with seven strikeouts. She allowed only one walk and three base runners. Hastings scored it's only run in the top half of the sev­ enth inning, when a lead-ott triple by Kadee Kurr was fol­ lowed by a sacrifice fly by Sophie Stavale. TK followed up its double header losses to Caledonia Friday by going 1-2 at the Invitational Gull Lake last Wednesday 5-1. The TK ladies came out swinging with the bats, and jumped off to an early one run lead when Rebekah Raymond slammed a triple that scored in the first Christina Kunde from sec­ ond base. The Trojans would score all the runs they would need in the third inning when, put­ ting three more on the board thanks to five hits. The Trojans pounded out ten hits on the afternoon, including two from Raymond, Meagan Bishop, Kunde, and Ashley Ayers. Bishop and Raymond See SOFTBALL, page 21 BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $12 / yd Delivered Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK Don’s Dozing • 269-795-7830 CM O Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton o § o - I onia M I ?? I- I xw , - •. at mb!*) - « j PI ■ if? 1 L i- J MO /t J F Q6630890 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 'I FARM BUREAU MUTUAL - FARM BUREAU LIFE - FARM BUREAU GENERAL I Sr* • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refmish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available Li .m .m—1 ' — - • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 “We meet bv accident" Ed Pawlcski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • w. edsbody. com 1 hO (0 cn s I �Page 18The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2 III 6 Troian netters scored first Caledonia netters take lead 0-K Gold win, at Hastings into 0-K Gold tournament < I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It nearly slipped away, but the Thornapple Kellogg var­ sity boys' tennis team scored its first victory of the O-K Gold Conference season last Thursday. The Trojans pulled out a 5- 3 win, sweeping the dou­ bles flights and getting a 6-0. 6- 1 victory from Corey Humphrey over the Saxons’ Steve Peurach at first singles. TK's second doubles team of Zach Smith and Zach Warren didn't play its best tennis, but found a way to win. The Trojan duo had to come from behind twice, after losing the first set 6-4 to the Saxons Doug Ferrall and Eric Hanney. Smith and Warren trailed 5-4 in both the second and third set, but pulled out both of them - the second in a tie­ breaker 7-6(5) and the third set 7-5. The Trojans expected the Saxons to show their strength in the second, third, and fourth singles matches and needed all the doubles points to earn the win. Jordan Smith and Darrell Smith scored a 6-0, 6-2 win for TK at first doubles, Kyle Selleck and Ryan McMahon won 6-3, 6-3 at third dou­ bles, and the fourth doubles Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads team of Ross Barrett and Nate Otto won 6-1, 6-2. TK's Mike Texter and Cory Jewitt both fell in tight matches at third and fourth singles. Texter was downed 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-1 by Alex McMillan, and Jewitt was downed 7-5, 6-3 by Eric Treadwell. Seger said he thinks Texter could be the Trojans’ most improved player at this point in the season. He played smart, and he was aggressive when he had to be,” Seger said of Texter. The Trojan coach also added that second singles --- o--player Andrew Meads played a very strong second set, in a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Hastings’ J.J. Quick. The Trojans end the conference regular season with a record of 1-4-1. TK was beaten for the fourth time in the league, when the South Christian Sailors came to Middleville on Wednesday. South scored a 6-2 victory. Jewitt won for TK at fourth singles 7-5, 7-5, and Barrett and Otto dame from behind to win at fourth dou­ bles 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(5) after trailing 4-1 in the third set. The Trojans were hoping for a little better showing against the Sailors. The top two singles matches we thought might be a little closer than they were,” said Seger. “We just didn’t feel like we played our best tennis on that particular night and I thought really, South Christian played £1 extremely well. “Hopefully we’ll get another shot at them in the conference meet at those flights.” South’s Brad Jansen topped Humphrey 6-1, 6-2 at first singles, and Meads fell 6-0, 6-2 to Seth Workman. The O-K Gold Conference championship will be decid­ ed Thursday, on the courts at East Kentwood High School and the South Christian ath­ letic complex. In non-conference action Friday, the Trojans fell 8-0 to Forest Hills Eastern. Eastern is ranked as the tenth best team in the state in Division 3. TK didn't win a set, but TK’s coach wasn’t disappointed. “Our singles looked pretty | good against a state ranked team,” said Seger. Humphrey fell 6-3, 7-5 at first singles, Meads fell 6-4, 6-1 at second singles. Texter fell 6-3, 6-3 at number three, and Jewitt was topped 6-3, 63 at number four. I “Humphrey played a super match in a losing effort, said Seger. I don t know it he can play any better than he did.” The tightest doubles match was at the number one spot, where Jordan and Darrell Smith were downed 6-3, 6-3. The Trojans hosted Lakewood on Monday after­ noon, and are off until Thursday's league tournament. • z-J v? z-v z-* z-x •* ** T J 4- 1 - —. First Rehab ♦ — Physical Therapy 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, MI 49333 *6 _ _____________________________ i Alexis Snyder MPT 269-795-4230 Get back in action with Bryan Hemingway MPT " ASTYM treatment __ _ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia's top players came on strong last week, and led the Scots to the only undefeated O-K Gold Conference dual match record. The Scots improved to 50-1 in the league, with wins over Byron Center, Hastings, and Wayland last week. After being postponed because of rain Tuesday the South Christian athletic complex. First singles player Brad Gates and second singles p|ayer Jason wiegand were a combined 6-0 for Caledonia last week. Gates defeated the Gates Bulldogs’ Josh Pejtrini 6-2, 6-1 Friday afternoon, and Wiegand scored a 6-0, 6-2 gles win from their number four player, Justin Koning, who topped Josh Salamone 6-2, 6-4. Caledonia won the top two doubles flights, but all four doubles matches could have gone either way. Mitch Kruizenga and Zach Chapin scored a close 6-3, 6-7(4), 62 win at first doubles, and the second doubles team of Scott Cargill and Eric Van Auken won 6-3, 6-4. Hamilton won at third doubles 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 against the Scots' Jason DeMeuse and Ricky Roosien, and 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 at fourth doubles against Jamie McCarty and Scott Pell. The Scots were able to save their finger nails for bit­ ing on Friday, by scoring a 62 win over Hastings Wednesday and a 7-1 win over Wayland Thursday. It wasn't all smooth sailing against the Wildcats however. Gates and Wayland’s Keith Sikkema were in a bat­ tle for two sets, before the Scots’ number one broke away for the third set win. Gates won by the scores of 67(3), 7-5, 6-1. win over Chase Judy. The Scots also got a sin- The fourth singles also went to three sets, with afternoon, the Bulldogs and Scots put their undefeated league marks on the line Friday afternoon, and Caledonia came away with a 5-3 win. That puts Caledonia alone in first place heading into this Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference tournament, which will be played at East Kentwood High School and TX* I__ _ _ Registration for Caledonia AYSO volunteers and players is May 20 The spring Caledonia AYSO season is winding down, but the time for every­ one to register and volunteer for next season is coming, May 20. That includes getting play­ ers registered, coaches and referees signed up along with the many other volunteers to needed successfully administer and run a 100percent volunteer program. “We will have preprinted registration forms for all cur­ rently enrolled players that will just need to be updated and signed,” says Assistant Registrar Sandra Bickford. “We also will also register all new players and try to answer any questions about AYSO. Our age divisions go from age 4 to age 18 as of Conditions that respond well to * / • in a s o • • • Plantar fasciitis Heel pain Achilles tendinitis Chronic ankle sprains Shin splints Knee pain Hip/groin pain Hamstring strains IT band syndrome Limited rotation Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) Carpal Tunnel syndrome Wrist sprains Shoulder pain July 31, 2006.” Registration day in Caledonia will be held on Saturday May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. The per player fee is $45 with a family maxi­ mum of $120 for next season which includes a jersey, shorts, socks, insurance, Soccer Now magazine and 6 games in both the fall and next spring. . Those fees go up to $55 and $150 for regis­ trations after May 14. Meals of a hot dog and drink can be purchased for a nominal amount with players and coaches eating for free. Regional Commissioner Jim House said “The Board determined that raising the player fee was needed due to See 4 VSO, page 21 • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call . (269) 795-9596 All Makes and Models __ .. ASTYM Changing rehab, Changing Lives www.astym.com 3 —4 -1 I 3 r* fl —-a.-. ■ ;-e 06630786 « the increasing cost for expenses like uniforms. National dues, field painting supplies as well as trying to purchase our own soccer goals. We have been at $35 for about eight years. At $45 the cost is still lower than many neighboring AYSO Regions.” Game days are a commu­ nity event in Caledonia and while everything might seem to run itself it takes many dedicated volunteers to make it happen. With the increas­ ing number of players each of the past several seasons each family participating in Caledonia AYSO is encour­ aged to volunteer in some capacity, big or small, to BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT ASTYM™ treatment • • • • • • • • • • • •/ Koning dropping the first set 6-4 to the Wildcats’ Joel Hooker before coming back to win the next two 6-0, 6-1. Wiegand won a straight set victory at second singles, 61,6-2. Caledonia swept the dou­ bles matches against both the Wildcats and Saxons. Against Wayland, Kruizenga and Chapin won 6-2, 6-1 at first doubles, Cargill and Van Auken won 6-2, 6-4 at second doubles, DeMeuse and Roosien won 6-3,6-3 at third doubles, and McCarty and Pell won 6-2, 6-4 at the number four spot. Against Hastings Wednesday, Kruizenga and Chapin won 6-0, 6-1, Cargill and Van Auken won 6-1, 61, DeMeuse and Roosien won 6-0, 6-3, and McCarty and Pell won 6-2, 6-4. Gates topped Hastings’ Steve Peurach 6-3, 6-0 at first singles, and Wiegand defeated J.J. Quick 6-2, 6-2. The Fighting Scots take on Loy Norrix at home this Tuesday, in one final non­ conference tune-up before the conference tournament. Next week, in preparation for regionals, the Scots will host Rockford Monday and Union on Tuesday. All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by 4 Bruce Bender h *- 415 2nd Street Middleville i I I in un 'UM 'Illi 'Bias 'fete 'Wt 'ifti 1 Busini 'toiil II •I �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006/ Page 19 Looking X w A & Graphics PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH MS ip • L. 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TK's girls were trying to keep pace with the Sailors and Hamilton Hawkeyes in the conference standings, but T- V ■ i i ** — r C ■“ •• X ■zisF 1 E»- -r- -- / / *****r—> • w a* ■■ : is ■ . **.•**-*- *51^. fill > A ^‘r •* *• • -.W ,^S ■ Thornapple Kellogg’s Kersta Gustafson (left) turns to take a hand-off from teammate Emma Ordway in the 1600-meter relay to end Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference meet between the Trojans and South Christian Sailors. The Sailor girls finished an undefeat­ ed league season with an 81-56 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) were downed 81-56 in Middleville. South Christian's girls finished off their league duals with a 6-0 while mark, Hamilton, Caledonia, and TK are now tied in second place at 4-2 heading into this Thursday and Friday's conference meet at Wayland. The Trojans didn't have the distance depth or the star power in the sprints that the Sailors have. South Christian's Jess Roodvoets won the 100meter hurdles (15.9 seconds) the 100-meter dash (13.00) and the 300-meter hurdles (48.73). The Sailors won uncontested in the 3200meter relay, and swept the top three spots in the 3200meter run. Trojan junior Rebecca Winchester won both her showdowns with South Christian senior Lori Burgess. Winchester took the lead early in both races and then held off Burgess’ late charges. In the 1600meter run, Winchester fin­ ished in 5:11.33 to Burgess’ 5:11.77. In the 800, Winchester won in 2:25.61 ahead of Burgess’ 2:30.47. Chaney Robinson won the 200-meter dash for TK, in 26.55 seconds by edging out the Sailors’ Chelsea Heyne and Kaitlin Diemer. Diemer got Robinson in the 400 however, with a scorching 59.41. Robinson hit the finish line in the 400 second in FARM BUREAU j INSURANCE UAH BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFf • FARM BUREAU GENERAL • Fl ANNUITY The Lynn Denton Agency Inc. Auto-Home-Fann-Business-Life Middleville-Caledonia-Nash ville "I can’t save you money on the price of gas but I can make driving cheaper." ■w- Our Auto Rates Are Reduced! Call for a free no hassle quote today 1-800-443-5253 www.thelynndentonagency.com 06630559 The Trojans’ Scott Blood begins to push the pole away as he clears the bar at 10 feet in the pole vault Tuesday afternoon against South Christian. Blood finished sec­ ond in the event behind South’s Craig Jeplawy, who cleared 11 feet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1:01.49. The teams split the relays, with the Trojans winning the 800-meter relay and the 1600-meter relay. It was a tough day in the rain for the field event partic­ ipants. South Christian piled up 11 more points than the Trojans did away from the track. TK's two victories in the field came thanks to Kersta Gustafson clearing 86 in the pole vault and Erica Peschel throwing the shot 36-1. Tatjana Krouse had a good day for TK in the field, placing second in the discus and third in the shot put. South Christian's boys topped TK 96-41. The Trojan boys won just three events, the 800-meter relay and the last two races the 3200-meter run and the 1600-meter relay. The Sailors won every field event, and swept the top three spots in both the 800 and 1600. Keith Winchester had TK's only individual victory, taking the 3200 in 10:32.50. Troy Rock, Ben Ybema, Mike Rhoby, and Ryan VanKuilenburg took the 800-meter relay in 1:35.30, and Rock, Mitch Edwards, Brad Wisniewski, and Jorge Lopez the 1600-meter relay in 3:45.90. The Sailors' Matt Bakker showed off his speed, win­ ning the 100-, the 200-, and the 400-meter runs. He took the 100 in 11.08, the 200 in 23.10, and the 400 in 50.11. Ybema was second to Bakker in the two sprints, and Rock was second behind him in the 400. The Trojan boys finished 0-6 in the O-K Gold this spring, as did the Hastings girls. Hastings topped the TK boys in the final league dual of the season last Thursday, 86-51. The TK girls bounced back from their loss to South Christian with a 106-30 vic­ tory. Edwards and Rock had two individual victories each on the day for the TK boys, and combined with Wisniewski and Lopez to win the 1600-meter relay in 3:46.00. Rock took the 400 in 53.29 and the 200 in <"’5 iM I I?*5 . . -j '•1 I®®11 i - A® > fJ n *“ ■> ft lakk.te I xitatahb • I atiwg htej.lE ISHli iUti: Kanin ® ss h rncss^t ... • • iH ifinilsia i Thornapple Kellogg’s Mitch Edwards collides with one of the final hurdles in the 110-meter event Tuesday afternoon, but still managed to finish second in the race to the Sailors’ Alex Hoekstra. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Iff? ‘I 24.06. Edwards won both hurdle races, taking the 110 in 16.24 and the 300 in 43.37. TK's girls won every event, except the high jump, but teammates Alesha Ward and Alexa McClain tied for second in the event behind Saxons' the Saxons’ Jamie VanBoven. Robinson won three indi­ vidual events, and Danielle Rosenberg, and Rebecca Winchester each won two for TK. Robinson took the 400 in 1:01.48, the 200 in 27.62, and the 100 in 13.02. Winchester won the 800 in 2:30.41 and the 1600 in 5:29.16. Rosenberg took the 100-meter hurdles in 16.78 and the long jump at 15-1.5. Winchester and Robinson teamed up with Emma Ordway and Gustafson to win the 1600-meter relay. Nicole Raymond, Ordway, Ashley VanderMeer, and Rosenberg won the 800meter relay. Raymond, Ward, VanderMeer, and Rosenberg took the 400meter relay. In the 3200meter relay, Peschel, Whitley Bremer, Emily Nyland, and Kylie Schultz teamed up for victory in 12:17.64. Peschel won the shot put with a throw of 36-4, Gustafson the pole vault at 80, Tatjana Krause the discus at 97-11, VanderMeer the 300-meter hurdles in 52.79 seconds, and Melanie Truer the 3200 in 13:02.15. • n.\ U| to® J^totpn : Kies Mjtlga I 1 M0l wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 T. k Leonard Hughes Jr. II k I (517) 852-9040 ^41•'k r Log With Horses or Skidder 06630423 r * �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006/ Page 21 Caledonia girls win final O-K I AYSO registrations Gold jamboree by five shots slated at TK tonight The Caledonia girls made it four-of-six by winning Tuesday's final O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Railside Golf Course. The Fighting Scots topped second-place Hamilton by two strokes for the top spot, 204 to 206. South Christian was third with a 209, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 216, Hastings 228, and Wayland 254. • Hamilton's Cassie Sneller kept her team close to Caledonia, leading all scor­ ers with a 42. Sara Leatherman paced the Fighting Scots with a 44. She was followed by team­ mate Britni Gregory with a 49, Carolyn Schaner 53, and Amy Russo 58. X "Si Grand Rapids Christian Fourth place Thornapple Kellogg was led by Caitlin won the event with a team Chamberlin's 45. Kelly Funk score of 328. The Eagles shot a 51 for the Trojans, were followed by Forest Heather Hawkins 58, and Hills Northern’s 344, East Grand Rapids' 348, and Rachel Harris 62. Hastings finished ahead of Caledonia's 356 in the top Wayland for fifth place for four at the 22-team tourna­ the fifth consecutive jam­ ment. Schaner led Caledonia boree. Niki Meredith led Hastings with a 50, while with a 78, while Gregory Erin Fluke added a 54, fired an 87, Leatherman 91, Brooke Koons 60 and Katy and Russo a 100. Caledonia will be a part of Fluke 64. The Scots will be shooting the Greenville Invitational for their third straight O-K this Thursday. The Trojans Gold championship when the will tune-up for the conferconference's six teams get ence tournament by hosting together Next Tuesday, May ' Holland Christian Tuesday, Hills Eastern 16, at The Meadows for their Forest Wednesday, and visiting 18-hole tournament. The Fighting Scots were Plainwell Friday. fourth Saturday at the Russ Johnson Invitational. The Middleville AYSO will have open registration for the fall 2006/spring 2007 season at the TK Middle School Cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 9. To be eligible to partici­ pate in Middleville AYSO, I players must be born on or before Jan. 31, 2002 (making them at least 4 years and 6 months old before the beginI ning of the season) and they cannot be born before I August 1, 1992. (i.e. 13 years or older at beginning of sea| son). \The age guidelines are: • Division 3 (U-14) birthI date between 8/1/92 and 7/31/94 • Division 4 (U-12) birth­ date between 8/1/94 and 7/31/96 • Division 5 (U-10) birth­ date between 8/1/96 and 7/31/98 Caledonia Resource Center • Division 6 (U-8) birthas well as online at I date between ,8/1/98 and www.eayso.org. 7/31/00 The American -Youth • Division 7 (U-6) birth­ Soccer Organization is a date between 8/1/00 and national program for chil­ 1/31/02. dren which is operated com­ Players ages 4 1/2 through pletely by local volunteers. 9 play their games in Its’ philosophy of FUN, FAIR and SAFE provides an excellent environment for children to learn the basic skills of soccer where every­ one plays, the teams are bal­ anced with open registration and the emphasis is on posi­ tive coaching and good sportsmanship. A YSO, continued from page 18 insure that the program can continue to provide soccer opportunities for every child that wants to play. Many of the volunteer duties in the program require no knowledge of the game of soccer and can range from a couple of hours each season to Board level positions. Areas of need will be posted at Registration Day. As always, team coaches and referees are needed as and AYSO provides free coach and referee training from beginning to advanced lev­ els. “Each volunteer must complete Volunteer as 9 3 ST- ■ 3 i (pi1 L Be 1 lik I t1^ Ur\’ AVINCHEVROLET • 10 ri ► I BUICK • PONTIAC AUTO BODY the loss despite allowing only three earned runs. Ashley Lewis pitched the Trojan’s to their only win of the day defeating, Hackett Catholic Central 9-1. Lewis dominated the Hackett line­ up allowing only three hits, while striking out five and walking one. Bishop lead all players with three RBI’s. Saturday. A triple by Anna Enslen and a home run by Raymond helped the Trojans stay close to Mendon in game one of the tournament. The two teams battled to a 5-5 tie through regulation, but in the inning eighth Mendon pushed across eight runs to win 13-6. Raymond hit her second home run of the day in a 7-5 loss to Decatur in game two. Brittany Steensma took Kellogg Thornapple shortstop Christina Kunde hauls in a short pop-up as she with collides Caledonia’s Jacquie Weist to end the bottom half of the first inning in game on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK visited Byron Center Monday afternoon in the Gold, and will be back at it on Wednesday when it trav­ els to Hamilton. Friday after­ noon, the Trojans have a conference double header at home against South Christian, then Saturday the TK ladies host a double header with Northpointe Christian. we meet by accident. Your full service auto body repair shop. 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EXPIRES 6/15/06 Ml MB MB iM ■■ BM ■■ Mi ■h SHOCKS .14 Front/Rear Premium Parts !500 OFF fffO A* GET RESULTS! 0’ BRAKES ■is COOPER . 9 9 •y SOFTBALL, continued from page 17 1 'll — Application every year and that can be done at the same time. We will have preprint­ ed forms for currently regis­ tered volunteers and get a new form filled out if you are volunteering for the first time,” says Carla Boyum, Child AYSO’s and Volunteer Protection Advocate. If you have any questions or can lend a hand to make Registration Day happen please contact Sandra Bickford at 891-2891, Carla Boyum at 891-9903 or Jim House at 891-8382. Player registrations after May 20 are accepted at the registrar, at 269-795-4404 Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Special events are planned for this spring and summer. Children participating in Middleville AYSO may be admitted free to TK High School soccer games by wearing their AYSO uni­ forms Monday, May 15. The JV game is at 5 p.m. and the varsity plays at 6:45 p.m. Admission is also free on Wednesday, May 17. The games for the home Thornapple Kellogg soccer teams are the football field. AYSO soccer camp will be July 31-Aug. 4 in Middleville. Half day ses­ sions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This camp is for players ages 6 and above. The cost is $99. The price includes camp T-shirt and ball. Parents can register online a t www.aysosoccercamps.org. Flyers about the camp are in each TK school office. Middleville on the fields behind the TK Middle School. Players ages 10 to 13 travel to other regions for approximately half of their games. The cost for registration is $45 per child. The registra­ tion fee includes a team jersey, shorts, socks, insurance, six games in the fall and six games in the spring. A $10 late registration fee will apply to all registrations after May 9. AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) is an all-volunteer organization. Parents should come to reg­ istration prepared to volun­ teer in some capacity. As in years past, the biggest chal­ lenge is finding enough par­ ents to coach and referee the teams. If the local AYSO is unable to obtain enough coaches, kids may be cut. The program cannot run without the help of parents and the community. Anyone who needs more information about Middleville AYSO should contact Heather Piotrowski, With coupon. Expires 6/15/06 500 OFF •WITH COUPON. EXPIRES 6/15/06 500 Arlington St. • Middleville 9595 Cherry Valley Ave. • Caledonia (269) 795-3550 (616) 891-3550 ^4 U1 �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 •I* Caledonia baseball topped Trojans in five innings twice Caledonia improved its kept right on rolling in the record to 5-1 in thre O-K second game, scoring three Gold Conference with two runs in the first, four in the big wins over Thornapple second, and then three more Kellogg on Friday afternoon. in the third. The Scots put The Scots took game one single runs on the board in 16-4 then won game two 12- the fourth and fifth innings 0. Both games made it into as well. just the fifth inning, before TK's Anthony Lukas had Caledonia brought them to one strike out and didn’t an early end. walk a batter in the game two The Trojans kept pace loss. with the Fighting Scots early Isaac Mulvihill had seven on in game one. Caledonia of Caledonia's 30 hits on the held a 5-4 lead heading into day, going a perfect 7-for-7 the bottom of the fourth at the plate with seven inning before exploding for RBI’s, a double, and a triple. 11 runs. The Scots took an impor­ Caledonia ended up with tant league game on the road 30 hits in the two games, against South Christian last including 16 in the opener. Wednesday, 5-2. Rob Hamly was the bene­ Matt Zylstra threw a com­ ficiary of all that offense plete game for the win giving from the Scots in the first up only two unearned runs game. He improved his while striking out six. record to 5-1 with the win. Mulvihill had the hot bat Tommy Enslen suffered the for Caledonia again, driving loss for TK, and was relieved in three runs with two twoby Chase Rairigh in the out base hits. fourth inning. Dan Spitzley also had two Logan Burrows pitched hits and saved the Caledonia the shut-out for the Scots in lead with a game-ending game two. He had five strike double play outs, three walks, and Last Monday the Scots allowed just two Trojan hits. suffered their only confer­ The Caledonia offense ence loss so far, 3-0 at Byron Center. After the double header victory over TK, the Scots split a pair of contests with Portage Northern Saturday. Caledonia won game one 87, then fell in the second con­ test 16-5. The Scots were scheduled to take on Wayland Monday, and will be back on the field Wednesday when they play host to West Ottawa. Friday, Caledonia heads to Hastings for a double header, then the Scots turn around and play in a double header at Comstock Saturday. The Trojans were 0-4 in conference contests last week, falling to Hastings 7-4 on Wednesday and 6-3 to Wayland on Monday. The Trojans were sched­ uled to visit Byron Center Monday, and will be on the road against Wednesday at Hamilton. Friday, the Trojans host a double header with South Christian in the Gold, then a host a non-conference double header with Northpointe Christian Saturday. - X Help Wanted DESIGNER, 1 r * O’ 4^ id ■•'Cz w ' ’n is busy, growing fast and in need of a hair stylist & nail tech. (269)948-0083 ULTIMATE SPA ■ •1» Fann SPIRIT FARMS RIDING CENTER at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin your needs used tack, English & West­ ern. All donations are tax de­ ductible. (269)795-9163 ext. 227. ■ & Recreation 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMI-LITE XL, 29' TRAILER: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior. Beautiful oak kitchen & liv­ ing. room, spacious closets, easy & smooth to pull. Thornapple Kellogg’s Chase Rairigh fires from the $8,950 OR with 1999 Chev­ rolet Tahoe, white, 4 wheel mound late in game one Friday afternoon at Caledonia. I drive/trailer "towing pack­ (Photo by Brett Bremer) age, leather, loaded, extra clean. $19,500 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 t'F ii I* l>!i I J* L o -4MM 2003 WILDWOOD WHEEL: 25', living & 5TH dining room slide-out, sleeps 6, furfur­ nace, A/C, 2 ceiling vents w / covers, awnin g, spare tire w/cover, extra hitch, used only 4 times, very nice, must see, $16,500. (269)792-9720 J0'1 18' Well­ craft outboard boat with trailer, AS IS, NADA value $2,760, asking $2,500 or best offer, call (269)948-4484: or 517-449-7735. “ft <8 FOR SALE: 1984 -44? ■- '.■6 detail checker, engineer manager. Aerospace fixture & gauge company is now taking resumes. 3-D Cad experience a must. Solid work experience a plus. Please send resume to P.O. 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Broadview Country this non.profit Christian preEstates. Call John McCleve, scbool. 891-2222, x233. Smith-Dia- ______ :___ _ _______________ mond Realty, Caledonia Of- CALEDONIA SALE: MULfice. 8155 Cherry TI-FAMILY. Valley; east of Broadmoor, KENTWOOD- $300 moves north of Jasonville Farms, you in. 1 bdrm apartment. May 11 & 12,9am-4pm. w / storage, carport . w/storage, ---- ----------------------------------Air, laundry facilities on site, GARAGE SALE: Lakeview $475/month. In The Pines Villa Condo., 137 & 139 Mill Apartment. 866-409-9838. Ave. (behind Sam's Joint in w w w. \ y m p m (inline, co m Caledonia). Friday & Saturday May 12 & 13, 9-5. Good MIDDLEVILLE: 212 Grand quality books, furniture, Rapids Street, ssrna ‘ma||il kitchen □ueei, nice nice 3u beducu kitenen app liances, » room, 1 bath, living & din- kitchen gadgets, Ch ristmas ning rooms, washer/dryer tjns & much more. hookup, w/basement. 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Cl Includes Beverage Don't miss out, call today for reservations! 616.891.2928 * HOURS: 7 off M-37 Rd., 4525, Suite H Monday - Friday llam-lOpm • Sunday 12 Noon - 10 p.m. �* Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 9, 2006 Trojans get 1-0 win in second meeting with Scots A quick counterattack with just over 15 minutes left in the first half was enough offense to get the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team an O-K Gold Conference victory at Caledonia Friday night. Molly Wilson scored the only goal of the game, as the Trojans took a 1-0 win. Trojan sweeper Ellen Phillips started the play, that led to Wilson's goal. She cleared the ball out of her end of the field to teammate Ashleigh Lund. Lund sent a long ball up the field to Sammy Hauschild, who one-touched a pass back to Lund. Lund chipped the ball over a Scot defender to Wilson, who placed a shot in the right hand corner of the goal, beyond the of reach Caledonia goalie Taryn Parker. “I knew my girls had to give 100-percent to beat Caledonia, and that is just what they did.” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “When TK and Caledonia play, it is always a great game, with so many of the girls knowing each other, that really increases the intensity of play.” TK was 9-3 overall when it left for its trip to Hamilton on Monday afternoon. TK will be at Byron Center this Wednesday, then be off until it plays host to Wayland next Monday. The Trojans earned their eighth win on Wednesday, 20 at Hastings. TK was first to get on the scoreboard, putting the ball in the net at the 24 minute mark. TK was awarded a direct kick, about 45 yards out, and Phillips sent a beau­ tiful long ball up the field to Wilson who was able to get a head on the ball, and send it past the Saxon goalie. From that point, the inten­ sity of the game picked up immensely, both teams hav­ ing several shots on goal. TK senior keeper, Robbi Blain made some nail biting saves. The game stayed l-0 until the second half. With 8:40 left in the game, the Saxon defense was trying to clear the ball deep in its own terri­ tory when TK junior Sammy Hauschild intercepted the r.:-ball and shot it by the Saxon goalie. “I am so proud of these girls, the game became so physical and tough, but everyone stepped up the pace,” said Langridge. “Keeper Robbi Blain had some awesome saves for us.” Caledonia Round-up The goal TK scored . . Friday was the only goal the Fighting Scots gave up in three O-K Gold Conference games last week. The Fighting Scots topped Wayland Wednesday 10-0. Caledonia jumped off to a fast start scoring twice in the first minute. Brandi Victory got both of the early goals with assists from Jenna Bigger and Maddie Zych. Two minutes later, Victory fed Morgan Warner for a 3-0 Caledonia lead. After a Bigger goal in the eighth minute, The Trojans’ Chelsey Strumberger plays keep away Wayland's defense stiffened from the Fighting Scots’ Kaitlin Oberlin in the first half of . and held the Scots scoreless TK’s 1-0 victory at Caledonia Friday night. (Photo by for the next twenty-five minutes. Brett Bremer) The Scots scored three JT. » •» — OPEN SUN 2-4, TUES/THURS 3-6 J * - Caledonia freshman Chelsea Denton gets the Fighting Scot offense started early in the first half of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest against Thornapple Kellogg at CHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) quick ones before the end of the half. Bigger took a long ball over the top from Taryn Parker for a goal in the 33rd minute. She scored again a minute later on a sharp head­ er off Kelly Cavanaugh’s corner kick. Lindsey Woodcock's unassisted goal closed out the scoring in the first half. Woodcock opened the scoring in the second half converting a feed from Meghan Sanxter. Sanxter then scored off another Cavanaugh corner service. Deanne Homrich finished the scoring for the Scots off a pass from Zych. The Scots scored a 2-0 win over Byron Center last Monday. Caledonia held possession for much of the game. In the first half, only six of the 15 shots attempted were on goal. Hillary Frazier cen- GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc k vIlf-*’ - . .. ft Brand new home in Lowell Schools! 3 bed, 2 bath, 1662 finished sq. ft. Master suite w/pvt bath & walk-in closet, spacious kitchen w/adjacent dining area, full basement w/room for expansion. ------------1 Peaceful setting near 96! $154,900. DIR: Alden Nash (M-50) to 64th St., W. .' to Alto Meadows (on left). AGENT: Beth Paarlberg 9746032, 954-3480 (PC#8) WWW.greenridge .com 1 V > 11648 E Bear Meadow - Alto x? * . ......... Caledonia MODEL OPEN - ALTO MEADOWS Brand new home in convenient location! Quick ac­ cess to 196! 3 bdrms, 21/2 baths, Main floor laun­ dry, living room, kitchen w/eating area w/slider. Master w/pvt bath. 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Seller paid Home Warranty covers all appliappli­ ances, plumbing, electrical etc. for 1 yr after close. $10,000 seller contribution w/first fullj ____________ _____ -afcfc ilprice offer. Buyer packet available. 1 $125,000. < - ‘ id AGENT: Roxanne Higgins 2693 945-9773, 891-8620 (PC#8) SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information i * ■ • 1 i IX. CONVENIENT CONDO I ■>? AGENT: Lisa Rosel 893-3802, 458-3655 (PC#99058 •T-x w._ 4• * r ML L__ Middleville «a CALEDONIA SCHOOLS AGENT: Beth Paarlberg 9746032, 954-3480 (PC#62188) .5 I ■■ J•J ’ L • / if .. .m r l 1 . «»*■ iI I. If 3 r».-*• .• • I Thornapple Kellogg defender Jessica Johnson (right) clears Caledonia’s Morgan Warner out of the way, as she tries to clear the ball down field Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 24,500+ properties at Hl “HIT wy ALTO MEADOWS - NEW LISTING! ........................ OPEN SUN 1-3 I) 6435 Kodiak - Alto tered a ball to Cavanaugh and her goal with five min­ utes to go in the half made it 1-0. The second half got off to a promising start for Caledonia, with Victory working off a long pass from Zych, to make it 2-0. In the second half Caledonia was on goal with 14 of their 18 shots. Byron goal keeper Carrie Lehocky made a number of nice saves. Defensively, the Scots gave up only one shot on goal and no corner kicks. Cavanaugh, Lindsay Marks, and Chelsea Denton played strong games in the mid field for the Scots. Caledonia visited South Christian Monday, and will be back at home Wednesday • to face Hastings. Friday, the Scots visit Grand Rapids Union. AGENT: Roxanne Higgins 269945-9773, 891-8620 (PC#8) The Greenridge Dream Team Foundation was formed in late October of 1999 in con­ junction with our agents and employees.The purpose being to share our success with the children in the communities that we serve. 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The project, if funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, would be concurrent with the sewer and water main work sched­ uled for Main Street during the 2007 construction sea­ son. Concerns drawing the most attention from the busi­ ness community were the time line for construction, disruption to businesses and parking. Rick Stout, registered landscape architect, Fleis & JiH Life U30X9 renoiJ mom sM to 133112 >tob£) □rlT rcqsG ZttfilT ijjnoo w bfl£ I bslu IS sd J JIO2 ioD i Rom 223n ami) qmeib whsq oiM jzbnsl • Vandenbrink, Inc., com­ mented wryly, "The history of infrastructure is that there is no good time to replace it. You develop the best action plan you can." Neil VanderVelde, owner of the Family Tavern, said, "We need the most accurate start and time window end." Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer, F&V, explained the sanitary sewer lines would be laid first, followed by the water mains. He estimated that the two-block area would be torn up for about four months. One lane would be kept open at all times and parking would be very limit­ ed. VanderVelde observed, "It will be slow, a long down time. Great idea, but it will not be as rosy as presented." Donna Evans, a yoga and fitness instructor, said, "I’m looking to start a business. I would be in the prime of struggling. I am looking at M-37 but would come back after it’s done. A yoga studio and exercises classes would need a lot of parking. Parking is already tight." Stout said M-DOT has "softened its position on angle parking," and now is willing to allow angle park­ ing to continue on the south • i r .1 x___ . ______ 1 side of the street with paral­ lel parking on the north side. Galdes estimated that about 50 spaces would be available under the new arrangement; the downtown would lose about 18 to 20 spaces. Jack Morren, owner of a building on the corner of Lake and Main streets, was concerned that the street See Streetscape, pg. 3 RMH IN ' iw? ■ - Family food firm appears in Chicago Nonica Nitzsche representing her family's firm "Gourmet International" of Caledonia, is shown at the 2006 Fancy Food Show in Chicago offering a visitor sam­ ples of cheese and Geier's Sausage products handled by her family's business. Observing Monica's action (from behind, left) is Jeff Chadwick, head sausage maker for Geier's Sauages based in Florida, and Edward Powers (right), a manufacturer's rep for other product lines handled by the Caledonia-based, family run food importing and distributing business. Caledonia Village’s well repairs a surprise! Former D & W site plan amended for new store by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Discovery of the need for major repairs to the well and pumping system at the new Department of Public Works building, formerly the aG jmuq I [£qsG . [blind bateD .msd s noiz sdt to 31j 0 Caledonia Township fire bam, touched off a discus­ sion at last week’s meeting of the Village Council. Buer Well Drilling, Inc. estimated the cost of repairs at $2,600. Village President Scott Williamson asked members of the council to delay action on the estimate, say­ ing, "I want to do some research." Terry Mulvihill, trustee, asked, "What do you want to research?" Williamson responded, "Why the well is not func­ tioning. Apparently it was shut off. There was no rea­ son to shut it off." IliV | fiilliW i d) to noitafi ,gni n£323i rraT Jxrizs )T£323T liW yriV/" minoil o luria ol no?. Dan Erskine, trustee, said, H There are furnaces, hot water heaters. I recommend tabling this until the next meeting." He moved to table action on the well until the next council meeting; Karen Hahn, trustee, supported the motion, and it carried unani­ mously. Village Manager and Clerk Sandra Ayers reported that when the agreement for the digital records manage­ ment process was made with Fleis & Vandenbrink, Inc., some file drawers were overlooked. The original agreement called for 750 documents to be scanned at a cost of $2,438. The amendment proposed by the firm calls for scanning the overlooked 900 documents, reducing the per-document cost to $2.90 each, and cred­ iting back $263 to the vil­ lage. Nevertheless, the new cost of $4,785 is almost dou­ ble the original cost of $2,438. Williamson said, "I want to negotiate on this. I think it would have been approved at the time." Jill Harrison, treasurer, requested that the increased amount be approved in the current fiscal year ending June 30th. Mulvihill asked, "Who is culpable? A tough one. Really no culpable party. We want to do all of the project." Mike Maviglia, trustee, succinctly, commented "Good idea then; good now." He moved approval of the additional amount, Erskine supported the motion, and it carried unani­ mously. The Kent County Road Commission advised the vil­ lage that the micro-seal to be used to repair the chip-andseal put down on some streets in Glen Valley can­ not be driven on immediate­ ly. The commission wants Glen Valley #6 done before the micro-seal is applied. Neil Sharp, Exxel Engineering, appeared to update the council on the progress of Glen Valley #6 and to request final approval. The roads should be done by mid-June. Drainage and ponding facil­ ities have been put in to deal with drainage complaints. There would be a short peri­ od of standing water before it goes to the Emmons Drain. Final grading should be completed by mid-June. He noted that Paul Galdes, village engineer, and Mark Sisson, village planning consultant, had signed off See well repairs, pg. 6 Ellen Zack resigns as TKHS principal 113 by Patricia Johns d nodT loorioZ i blot loer/bA 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. I Ml! I Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School principal Ellen Zack told members of the Parent Advisory Committee Friday that she had told the staff at the high school the previous week that she is resigning as principal. Zack said she had thought about retiring from the dis­ trict completely which would allow her to spend more time with her new grandchild, who lives in Oregon. However, she has been working for several years on ways to make the senior year of high school more mean­ ingful for students. She is going to spend the next school year working to cre­ ate partnerships with local businesses and colleges. Her goal is to make the last year of high school important to graduates. of Members the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week approved a long term leave of. absence for Page Elementary Principal Brad Warren. This leave will begin on Nov. 27. Warren hopes that living in a warm climate will help his 5-year-old daughter bet­ ter cope with a chronic ill­ ness which seems to be exac­ erbated by cold weather. Zack and administrative interns will be taking over the responsibilities at Page while Warren is gone. Warren will decide whether to leave the district for good by the end of May 2007. The opening for a new high school principal has < < 4 i 1 been posted. Superintendent Kevin Konarska met with parents Friday to discuss the qualities parents would like to see in a new principal. Parents suggested some­ one who liked and respected adolescents, someone who was creative, forward look­ ing and excited to be in the district along with other qualities. Konarska told them that the district would be looking for the new principal both from outside and inside the district. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The purchase of D&W Food Stores by Spartan Stores has led to a change in the site plan previously approved for D&W. Part of the remodeling and expansion plan originally had included the installation of a pharmacy with a driveD&W through window, dropped the pharmacy from the plan and the space was to become office space. Spartan now proposes to add the pharmacy and drive-through window to the store. Richard Postema, Richard Postema Associates, repre­ senting Spartan Stores, pre­ sented the revised plan to the commission. drive A between the food store and the mall has been removed and will become green space. There is no new addition to the building. An overhang will extend four feet from the front of the building — "just I enough to keep the driver dry," he said. The 12-foot wide, drivethrough lane will be direc­ tionally marked to prevent drivers from entering it from the wrong direction. A cross­ walk to the parking lot will be striped. Mark Sisson, village plan­ ning consultant, recommend­ ed adding a sign advising motorists to watch for pedes­ trians. Postema accepted the addition. Victoria Peabody, plan­ ning commissioner and vil­ lage trustee, asked, "The material for the canopy?" "Steel," replied Postema. Judy Kidder, Planning Commissioner, asked "Hours?" Mark Russell, facilities and construction manager for Spartan Stores, said, "They have not been determined. Probably 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See D&W plan, pg. 14 In This Issue • Middleville Memorial Day parade planned after all • Bridge, road construction project meeting planned • London chosen Irving supervisor • Caledonia baseball gets to 6-1 in Gold �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006 — - - - - V4 4 Middleville Memorial Day parade planned after all 51 I 4' Last year the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School band had their only opportunity to march at the Memorial Day parade. Right now the future of the parade is in jeopardy. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The annual Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, from the McFall Elementary School parking lot. John Loftus, a Korean War veteran. veteran, contacted Charles Pullen of American Legion Post 140 to volunteer to help organize the parade this year following an article in last week's Sun and News that announced that without volunteer support the parade would not take place. Loftus has scheduled the Holly Trolley to pick up vet­ erans living at Carveth Village, an assisted living facility, so they can be included in the parade. He is also looking for con- ?t)NTEMPO MEOW & SAY <5+A Exciting things are HAPPENING Now offering permanent cosmetics Call for FREE consultation We are getting a beautiful facelift on our building. All Services are Available 06631268 ^^^^*^*** * "T2 r &0NTEMP0 j/ALON <------------- — /ALon. inc Caledonia Village Centre *891-1093 Forever French acrylic nails & OPI Designer series diamond dust polish vertibles and their drivers who could help other veter­ ans and their wives partici­ pate in the parade. The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School band mem­ bers have been practicing their music and their march­ ing steps in preparation for Memorial Day. There will be a short cere­ mony at the bridge to honor those who served at sea. At Mount Hope Cemetery, Loftus has scheduled a fly­ over for about 11 a.m. during the traditional ceremony at the cemetery. Memorial Day will begin with a breakfast at the Middleville United Methodist Church at 8 a.m. The meal will be served until 10 a.m. For more information about Middleville’s Memorial Day parade, call Pullen at 795-7585 or Loftus at 795-9498. Loftus said he would like to hear from any­ one with a convertible they could drive in the parade. Realty, Inc (Jii- ? * ■■: Last year the Memorial Day parade and ceremony honored all service people. There is concern that without volunteers stepping up to help organize these events neither will take place. i Bridge, road construction project meeting planned by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The second of two infor­ mational meetings on a proj­ ect that includes a new bridge over the Thornapple River will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in the auditorium at Thornapple Kellogg High School. This project includes approximately 4.5 miles of road construction and a new bridge over the Thomapple River. More than three mil­ lion dollars are allocated for this project in the latest fed­ eral transportation budget. The first informational meeting May 10 was attend­ ed by more than 75 people. It was an opportunity to intro­ duce the project to landown­ ers and others in the commu­ nity. The meeting this Saturday will include the same information about proj­ ect cost, history, location, limits and other background information that was present­ ed last Wednesday. These two informational meetings will be followed by preliminary public hearings at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, and 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10. These hearings also will be held at the Thomapple Kellogg High School audito­ rium. The meetings will allow for comments on the project. None of the meetings substi­ tute for formal public hear­ ings which will be held at a later date, if the project should go forward. 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"Main Street is the route of choice because there is no •Ji rtM-t ■ I F 1 £ f 73^ TK names Top 10 for 2006 ■ ■" Thornapple Kellogg High School has named its Top 10 students for the class of 2006. These students will be honored during the awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium and at graduation on Thursday, May 25. Pictured from left in the back row are Nicholas Heidt, Kelly Funk, Jessica Johnson, Katie VanderWood and Kyla Sisson. In the front row are Scott Blood, Mike Texter, Stacy Roberts, Erin Baragar and Kersta Gustafson. See next week’s Sun and News for more details about these students and their future plans. Final TK High School band, concerts slated Bl "»ir , i frmri Wsira ■14X9 Fiii iteafflsai! w If « HE W ■ it C eisii^ 11 ___ -— ■ Z < 1 * I & flKJ i -■ IJ/J / >' / ■IN /J 4 HASTINGS 4 - 3 Ml L Lx .m ■j £ J- -ST W-l pF Jt r : K ■ J V* *’ I AI JI V 1 *i Studio K r'l •Ir I prefer aluminum," he said. Trees, tree grates, wells, and planters can be over­ done. "Businesses are con­ cerned about visibility," he commented. The right variety for the space is also important. Some plans have made the error of putting a tree every 25 feet and lights every 40 feet, thus creating clutter, he noted. The furniture collection — his description of bike racks, planters, benches, and trash cans — can be used to create a unique look. H There are many materials he and possibilities," observed. Rather than plain gray concrete, which can be cold, or bricks that can create trip­ ping hazards, he suggested stamped, colored concrete. Turning specifically to the village downtown, he noted that traffic bump-outs at intersections and narrowing the street would slow traffic down. "Drivers tend to go faster on wider streets," he said. He also thought eight lights per block with trees in between would work. The tree canopy should be carried into side streets at intersections. 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Stout again stressed that making the streetscape concurrent with the water and sewer project represent­ ed the best opportunity for the village to get a grant for some of the money needed and offers the chance to leverage other funds. Should the village not get the grant, conduit and outlets for light­ ing could still be put in at a minimal cost while the street is tom up. The issue of clutter on Main Street’s north side was raised. Stout said, "You will lose the poles and overheads on the north side." Ayers said, "If we can get the grant, we'll do it." According to Galdes, a resolution would be prepared for the Village Council to act on in June. www.c21pc.com NORTHEAST - 1008 10 HELEN NE i r* - Dwayne Ruthig, Caledonia Elevator Company Onfunj I- • being done. Ayers respond­ ed, "The ultimate goal is to do all of it to M-37. We don't have the money now. Those two blocks are defined as a ‘business district.'" Stout in presenting the (enhancement streetscape plan) noted there were several elements to consider. The first is the historical context to the design. He cautioned, "A theme is hard to pull off. Rather, choose timeless elements that complement the architecture." Among the items to be considered are historical eras, such as the 1930s, '40s, and ‘50s; pedestrian scale and walkability; unified downtown appearance; improve­ ment in lighting and safety; promotion of downtown businesses; comfort and security, and functionality and cost — the practical, durable and aesthetically satisfying. Site lighting can create an overall effect. Space lights to M-6." families to sing Jj *• north to M-6," he commenteAd'Y’11^ Ayers said eventually there will be a light at 100th Street and M-37. A questioner asked why only t‘he two blocks were "Main Street is the route of choice because there is no traffic light at 100th. It is impossible to make a left turn onto M-37 and head north music, including a medley of “Johnny’s Theme” from The starring Show Disney favorites. Many Tonight soloists will be featured, Johnny Carson. Each section including seniors Katie within the band will be feaChapman, Cody Timm and tured in its own tune. The saxes are featured in Cole Jessi Foote. The program includes a Porter’s “Easy to Love,” the medley of Beatles hits as trumpets in “Broadway” and well as tunes from “Brother the trombones in the jazz Bear,” “Cats” and “Rent.” A standard “How High the selection recorded by the Moon. The jazz band will welcountry music group Rascal Flatts also has been pro­ come TK Elementary music teacher Holly Heddens to the grammed. The TK Jazz Band also TK stage, singing the jazz Funny “My will perform Thursday, May classic Valentine.” 18, at 8 p.m. Admission to all concerts The jazz band has partici­ pated in three jazz festivals is free of charge and the pubthis year, receiving high lic is cordially invited and marks at the Michigan High encouraged to attend. School Band and Orchestra 60 to 80 feet apart and 12 to Association (MSBOA) Jazz Sllllivsn Rdlos 16 feet and p001 the Clinic March 23. They have vUIIIVClIly linivw light so it is "not like a Waiperformed twice at Van Andel Arena for both the Griffins and the Rampage. The jazz band has put The Sullivan Family and together a variety of musical the Balos Family, featuring 601 44TH ST. SE 616-538-8620 selections for Thursday’s old time gospel singing, with concert. The Glenn Miller all acoustic stringed instru­ favorite “In The Mood” is ments, will perform at the OVER 24,000 PROPERTIES TO VIEW! scheduled alone along with Pearson-Cook Caledonia Christian *1EachoHice independently owned and operated ___________________ • Reformed Church, M-37 and 06631131 100th St., at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19. • A love offering will be taken to help each of these • • j-* families with their traveling expenses. For more information, call (616) 891-8858. — Three Thornapple Kellogg High School performing groups will present their final concerts for the 200506 school year this week. The first program is planned for 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, May 16) and will feature the TK Symphonic Band. Senior band members will be recognized and awards will be presented. The Symphonic Band will present a program filled with medleys from the Broadway stage and one march by John Philip Sousa. Slated for per­ formance are highlights from “The Music Man,” “West Side Story” and “Les Miserables.” Two additional medleys featuring the music of composers George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber also are on the dock­ et. Patrons also will be treat­ ed to a performance of John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March.” The Concert Choir takes the stage Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. The concert will be filled with light, popular & impossible to make a left ontQ M 37 head require an easement. The easement is written so that it is for enhancement only and would become the responsi­ bility of the village. centered Discussion briefly around traffic. "How wide would the new Mart parking lot," he said. Forty percent of an average streetscape budget is for lighting. Another considera­ tion is the type of light, whether white or yellow. "For long-term durability and ease of maintenance, we FREE& : I 20oz.DRINK i I with $2 50 purchase of 46oz bag ol buttery popcorn Ej«. 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Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt I Hl ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship........................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .............................................. 10:35 a.m. Sunday School............................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ................................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I BRIGHISIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim II A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11: a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................. 6:’ p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: .......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ........................11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......................... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Youth Group:..... Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship.................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. First Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Sunday Worship: Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. GUN LAKE Church Office: (616) 891-1512 COMMUNITY M-37 at 100th St. CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. 'neuulife V'7Hr\rnr CHURCH church FOR >r n< a;-.- wrw, W7HENTIC flit MODERN WORLD Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Lakeside 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Bit ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................................... 10:45a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Evening Worship............................................................ 6:00p.m. www.lakesidecommunity.org A Place of Refuge 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday, May 21 - Sixth Sunday after Easter ______________ John 15:9-17______________ Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................... .9:15 a.m. Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .................... .6:30 p.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 (616) 891-8028 www.caledoniaumc.org www.leightonchurch.org 3 Ch erryVXlley RRESBYTERIAN Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God. Loving People z K/ub for 'Kids' of all ages 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday Mornim? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Currently meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School, II 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Um/ available throughout. [ver/one // welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 Desperate Households Desperate Bedrooms 9:30a, 11:OOa Check out Avenue 2:42/Venue Service at 11:00 am www.CornerChurch.org Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service .. Evening Worship Service .. 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLYNEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" ••c Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! "5 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Services • -f Make 8:30am - Traditional ISunday 11:00am - Contemporary the best and Sunday School 9 45am Bible Studies day ofyour week ^0* & Nursery available during services @ St Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Mi 49316 Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcaledonia.org , i I 1 I SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... III ■ft too 4:00 pm 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday School................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary; 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m.......................Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m .............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAY F A R E l< COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church "The Family of God for AU People" Sunday Worship Experience Early Impact 9:30 am FaithFinders 10:00 am LifeWalk 11:00am Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 St. Francis Episcopal Church Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor J J QlJje (Bib Wirne dFBletljotnsit Cljurd) A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto +i . ++ ++ I I 9:30 a.m. Pastor Robert Gerke Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. p.m. Sunday Service Rosary’ Prayed 30 minutes before Mass 122 n West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 © 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You www.redemercovenant.org An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. 5 Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: wivir, wqyfarercc.org I * -• WHITNEYVILLE ' 'Ar 9 Vji Z Bible church iiJ;3 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• Sunday School..................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ................................ 6:00 p.m. Family Supper ............................................... 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group.......................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 ^0 -I N 'k �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 5 engagements •J w- »V; c* 1 • . a* -=l -‘--S • K I i * i fe- :? j ■ - V f a rw Ugg J f-f ’ ?§ _________ 5i Middleville UMC adopts Katrina family Davis-Otto r~-i •V Ik i. Under direction of Christian Education Director Matt Draft, the youth at Middleville UMC collected more than 3,000 cans to support a family in New Orleans they have adopted. A Alaska Bible Church blood drive is May 22 4 » ■^5 s w * Slit Mi Mb The public is encouraged to help the congregation of Alaska Bible Church save lives by donating blood Monday, May 22, at a drive scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. at the church, 7240 68th Street SE, Caledonia. Emily to According Michigan McMullen, Community Blood Centers assistant director of mobile recruitment, the Alaska Bible Church drive is important because it comes at a time when there is a critical need for blood donors. H The Memorial Day holi- pints donated. Any healthy person age 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds is eligible to give blood every 56 days. A non-profit blood bank, Michigan Community Blood Centers provides 100 percent of the regular blood supply for all hospitals in Grand Rapids and in Hastings, including SpectrumBlodgett, Spectrum-Butter worth, Metropolitan Hospital, Saint Mary's Mercy Medical Center and Pennock Health Services. Donald Stauffer to celebrate HOSE FLEA MARKET 90th birthday - ■ !i a KQffl day weekend is one of our highest need times,” McMullen said. The blood needs during this travel and activity time are high, but the donations are low. Most peo­ ple travel and just don't think about donating blood. The blood that is donated at this drive will be available for use through the holiday weekend." Alaska Bible Church has seven sponsored blood drives since 2002 in conjunc­ tion with Michigan Community Blood Centers, with a grand total of 164 I 4I [•?« * Also Jerry and Sheryl Welsh of Middleville and Craig Davis of Lansing are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Davis, to Thad Otto, son of Gary and Becky Otto of Middleville. Jessica is a master's graduate of Western Michigan University and is currently employed at Sherman Lake YMCA. graduated from Thad Lansing Community College and is currently employed as an airline captain at U.S. Airways Express, An April 28, 2007 wedding is planned, ♦-w J •J J K' k w -J - '' < r- Five generations of Footes gather Great Great Grandfather George Rankin Foote, Great Grandfather George Duane Foote, Grandfather James George Foote, Mother Kristen Denise (Foote) DeBoer, Baby Joselyn Elizabeth DeBoer. 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East St., Hastings 269-948-4921 » 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. e-mail: woodlawn@leisure-living.com www. leisure-living. com ^away Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care • VI Hi 3 Home Cooked Meals Daily JI*' 24 Hour Staffing I Laundry and Housekeeping Services if V " Ai z. *zj z^z * <' A Bring your Bicycle for a parade followed by individual Cotton candy, ice cream cones, '• *• 1 Kids Age 5 <**z Custodial Care for Hospice Residents A ministry of Peace Reformed Church Assistance with Activities of Daily Living Life Enrichment Activities Memory Care Offers Unique Household Design Located on M-37 Between Caledonia A Middleville www.peacechurch.ee 616-891-8119 06631225 2 GJ § —X �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006 i J 2. Regina Gertrude Middlebush MIDDLEVILLE Gertrude Middlebush, age 92, of Middleville, beloved mother, grandmother, great­ grandmother and great-great­ grandmother passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 12,2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bertha Herman; brother, Edmund; sister, Elsa; grand­ son, Todd Middlebush. She is survived by her children. Carol (Wayne) Ritz of Moline, Norma (Marvin) Potter of Wayland. Bart Middlebush of Florida, Mary Middlebush of Middleville, Keith (Cindy) Middlebush of Middleville, Jane (Richard) Spay de of Mackinaw City; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two nephews and one niece. Gertrude was a retired employee of General Motors, Plant 1, Wyoming. Funeral services for Gertrude were held Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE (Caledonia) with Rev. Robert Gerke offi­ ciating. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Preschool Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Albert H. Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Albert H. Johnson, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. He is survived by his sig­ nificant other of 29 years, Shirley K. Latreille of Middleville; Shirley Latreille children, Don (Joan) Latreille of Florida, Elaine (Jerry) McWhinney of Middleville, Carol Latreille of Utah, Jim (Julie) Latreille of Florida; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,099 area homes! L De Kok f REALTY Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs 126 E. Main, Downtown Middleville 1-616-891-0992 or 1-888-88-DeKOK (33565) F Located in Caledonia & Middleville TOO NEW FOR PHOTO GRANDVILLE Reduced CHICKASAW Gorgeous 2 Story - Ada Built by Artisan Building Group for Spring Parade - Spacious open, 2860 sq ft contemporary home on 1.2 acres, has all the amenities. 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Meet our new/additional sales people Shop al the Farmer's Market on the banks of the River Or just come have fun and lunch at the River...see you there!!!!! 126 Main St., Middleville DeKok is proud to announce the addition of 3 new realtors: L _____ Sarah Tjepkema 616-634-7727 Glenn DeKok 616-437-0408 PaulWieber 616-437-6898 •SKok r REALTY Serving West Michigan Real Estate Needs Sam DeYoung - 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes ■ 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok - 616-437-6000 • Sarah Tjepkema - 616-634-7727 L. Astleford HASTINGS - Regina L. Astleford, 88, of age passed away Hastings, Sunday, May 14, 2006, at Woodlawn Meadows, Hastings. Regina was born on January 11, 1918 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Samon) Brown. She was raised in Big Rapids and attended Big Rapids school, graduating in 1935. She was married to Lile B. Astleford on September 14, 1936 at Big Rapids. She attended Caledonia Holy Family Catholic Church. Mrs. Astleford was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, baking bread, gar­ dening, flowers, sewing, reading, and playing cards. She devoted her life to her family, was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Surviving are two sons, Bert A. (Annie) Astleford of Linton, Indiana, Daniel D. (Catherine) Astleford of Jackson; daughter, Mabie L. Denniston and special friend, Robert Haywood of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren; many great grandchil- LB dren; sister-in-law, Sylvia Brown of Grand Blanc; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lile D. Astleford; brother, Anthony Brown; great grandson, Matthew Denniston; two sis­ ters, Teresa Cookingham and Margaret Banks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Rev. Fr. Dave LeBlanc offi­ ciating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Special thanks to the Woodlawn Meadows Care and Givers In-House Hospice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Well repairs, continued from page 1 on the plan. He said, The developer wants to be able to sell lots." Also in the record is a let­ ter stating that Glen Valley, LLC has filed an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $314,400 with the Village and the Kent County Drain Commission. Maviglia moved final approval of the site plan for Glen Valley #6; Erskine sup­ ported the motion, and it car­ ried unanimously. The council reviewed briefly a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) pol­ icy. The policy designates the village clerk as the FOIA coordinator; provides the vil­ lage president may act as the coordinator in the event that the FOIA coordinator is not available, and also authorizes the FOIA coordinator to appoint temporary designees as needed. The policy also allows the establishment of charges for locating and the copying materials requested in a FOIA request. Maviglia moved adoption of the resolution establishing the policy; Hahn supported the motion, and it carried unanimously. Ayers explained a resolu­ tion providing compensatory time rather than overtime for non-exempt employees. According to her, the state law requires employers to have on file a document signed by the employees. Williamson said he had been remiss in not putting the mat­ ter before the Labor Committee; therefore, he would prefer to have the res­ olution tabled. Hahn moved to table the compensatory time resolution; Victoria Peabody, trustee, supported the motion, and it carried unanimously. Approval of a resolution granting parade permits for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Homecoming, Halloween, and Santa was moved by Erskine, supported by Mulvihill, and carried unanimously. Williamson announced the resignation of Karen Wells from Village of the Caledonia Planning Commission. Wells has been a long-term member of the Commission and is moving from the area. The resolution accepting her resignation was approved unanimously. In its final official action of the evening, the Council approved a budget amend­ ment of $201,112 for the purchase of the new DPW garage. In the discussion prior to the passage of the amendment authorizing the transfer of the necessary funds from the fund balance to the general fund, Williamson observed it appears the village is owed $112,000 for water on Main Street. Peabody, the Council’s liaison person to the Planning Commission, reported the Commission would be doing more work on the plans for the D&W Food Store drive-through, would be receiving informa­ on tion the Michigan Enabling Zoning Act, and would be electing officers at its next meeting (May 11, 2006). Maviglia, who is the treas­ urer of the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, reported that Nick Unger had joined the board as of April 25, 2006. He was appointed to serve the remainder of a term vacated by the resignation of Tom Kaechele. Maviglia also reported an attorney was helping the board to set up its non-profit, tax-exempt sta­ tus. The board is also consid­ ering hiring a part-time employee for the station. Mulvihill, the chairman of the 4th of July Committee, reported the next meeting of the committee would be the first Tuesday following the Memorial Day weekend (May 30). Ayers noted that the Village Council is participat­ ing in Mayor's Exchange Day on May 22nd, and will host the presiding officer of the Village of Quincy. The day's events will begin at 9 a.m. with a coffee hour host­ ed by Victoria Peabody and Stephen Duren at their home. Ayers reminded Maviglia, LZ ZiW 1^1 a. rl’ » ■ J fe.. *1 * imS * Mulvihill, Williamson and Jim Bierlein that petitions for the village election in November are due in her office by 4 p.m. Aug. 15. All four have terms expiring this year; Williamson as presi­ dent and the others as trustees. None have stated their intentions at this time. Since the village elections are non-partisan, the top three vote-getters in the elec­ tion on Nov. 7 will be elect­ ed to the Council as trustees. The office of village presi­ dent is voted for separately on the ballot. Anyone desir­ ing to run for the four offices is urged to consult Ayers about the requirements. A meeting to review the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, in the village/township hall. Williamson said that there were two openings on the Village Planning Commission and urges any­ one interested in serving to contact him. During the council com­ ment period, Mulvihill said that he was impressed by the large turnout for the school board election. Peabody inquired whether the village had a procedure or process for thanking members of var­ ious commissions for their services and Williamson agreed that was something they should do. Erskine noted that Consumers Energy will be on Maple Street on May 19 and that power would be cut off. "It may or may not happen depending on the weather," he said. The company has been contacting local busi­ nesses and alerting them. Ayers said, "They are sending notice in advance." Maviglia agreed, saying. II They have been very good. Erskine had the final com­ ment on the low attendance at council meetings. Referring to the unusually high turnout for the school board election, he remarked, "Embezzlement and scandal generated interest." ijssis fcrrfs* (riHi l ‘fa Peaci (I 'H I JjS X, * �r The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 7 *7 x\ U •ioneq" Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues | - w sx % 1^ ’"I 8 Steve Seward earns funds for his class and school *111^ May 25 memorial dedication to honor 3 Vietnam veterans l'“" - JhLAtk! “•toft, »14: Wtii «f litki <* k mkh 1 EBteih Community Caledonia Schools and the Caledonia American Legion will be holding a memorial dedica­ tion Thursday, May 25, at 12:30 p.m. to honor three former students who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. It is believed that these three soldiers were the only Caledonia casualties of that war and all were graduates of the same class. The new memorial will consist of a permanent plaque and a flowering tree. They will replace a tree pre­ viously dedicated to the sol­ diers that was removed dur­ ing a recent renovation. Both will be placed in the Duncan Lake Middle School court­ yard. Lee E. Himebaugh, corpo­ ral, United States Marine Corps, was a graduate of the Caledonia Class of 1966 and was killed in action on May 27, 1968. He served with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Division. Ralph A. Keating, private first class, United States Mi’s t’JKi 1 Recycle Your Papers »» « I! 11 tthi . % >. ‘*-1 Accepting: r < § »<’’ 3 S Drop off at 6950 Cherry Valley Road Middleville • Ml • 49333 . 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The memorial and dedica­ tion ceremony will be held in the auditorium at Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia on Duncan Lake Road starting at 12:30 p.m. May 25. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. U.S. 5. The military/industrial/congressional complex has replaced our cold war foe, Russia, with Arab extremists as the demon for which we must fear and fight against. This new demon was nurtured, trained and funded by our CIA in conjunction with Pakistan's 1SI. 6. You are guilty of a H "deadly double standard which places the highest pos­ sible bar of journalistic upon requirement 9/11 researchers while having no requirement whatsoever of credibility of the govern­ ment's official story. 7. You are guilty of cover­ ing up the cover-up of 9/11, namely the 9/11 Commission Report which is an obvious exercise in fraud and decep­ tion. Additionally, we must insist that you fulfill your responsibility by reporting on: 1. The role of Larry Silvertein, leaseholder of the WTC complex, and his admission that Building 7 was "pulled.” 2. New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's knowledge that the towers were going to col­ lapse. 3. The fact that the towers were built to withstand the impact of a Boeing 707, had 47 reinforced, redundant load bearing core columns , and the 9/11 Commission lied saying the buildings had a hollow core. 4. The criminal act of the removal and destruction of the steel debris at Ground Zero. 5. The fact that there is no valid explanation for the absence of U.S. air defense in intercepting the hijacked planes other than deliberate planning using the execution of several war games that morning. 6. The absence of our chain of command from the President right on down to the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 7. The refusal of outgoing Director of Intelligence, Porter Goss, to investigate key agents within the CIA who were responsible either allowing the attacks of 9/11 or actively participating in them. This investigation must include Porter Goss’ actions on the morning of 9/11. 8. The fact that 3 steel frame buildings fell at virtu­ ally the speed of gravity, which is physically impossi­ ble absent demolition charges, 9. Able Danger, including the treatment of the Naval officers who have become whistle blowers, and the fail­ ure of the 9/11 Commission to include knowledge of the program in their final report. Patricia Wilson, Middleville * Make our low rate even lower with auto-deduct Our low Loan Bonanza interest rate is easy on your budget Plus, we'll reduce the rate 025% if you have your payment automati- The Corporation’ to be shown by Progressive Dems time to buy that vehicle, boat or RV (2002 or newer). 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Seward earned $100 to buy items for his classroom and $1000 for criminal element for 9/11 as McFall which will be used for books. well as the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. 4. Our national treasury has been siphoned by war profiteers friendly to this administration to pay for these wars at the detriment of the domestic needs of the 1 11 Media has failed to do its job in telling truth * 1* * * N ‘2 From Our Readers -~ . • i f sfet 0 �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, May 16, 2006 •II •■ - 1 p J * I .#• 1 < :■ w Ki ft" Raquel Soyka did her experiment on DNA. Science explorations included the exploration of space, first hand exploration of a hydrasol and much more. action of gases at the Lee Science fair. 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Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M-F i: �I The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 9 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Time for a portfolio “spring cleaning?” Now that we're well into May, you might look around your house and yard and decide it's time for a little spring cleaning, if you're the sort of person who does that kind of thing. But even if you aren't, you can probably ben­ efit from "sprucing up" another part of your life your investment portfolio, Why? Because things change in your life. And while your investment and insurance products and strategies may have been appropriate for Woodshop students do well in competiton I1 Many Thornapple Kellogg students earned ribbons at a recent woodworking competition. Their work was on display in the TK high school lobby on Friday before going on to a competition in the Upper Peninsula later this week. i I X?' 1 ¥ w L I t A* i J f * *1 7*- • - ** . .M— ■5 L «l gif. | ■ 1 A. - /T I >t * ! _ jg btCOi < 1 I 1 < iW . i ■"3 ptynattw* A-r. ■,'C- w you at one time, that may no longer be the case. So, once you decide to clean up your portfolio, what should you look for? Here are a few ideas to consider: * Avoid "redundant" hold­ ings. Do you have too many of the same type of stocks II cluttering" your portfolio? Too many people think that, when it comes to investing, they can’t get "too much of a good thing." Consequently, if they have two growth stocks from the same indus­ try, they add a third. Or, on the other side of the invest­ ment spectrum, if they like 1 the steady income from their I fixed income they might buy J another. Depending on your individual needs, you may find that growth stocks and fixed income can play a role in your diversified portfolio, but "overloading" on either of these securities - or any other, for that matter - can actually hinder your progress toward your financial goals. For example, if you add too many of the same type of growth stocks, you may expose yourself to a market downturn that is particularly hard on one specific sector. Or, if you divert some of your investment dollars toward additional fixed income, you may deprive yourself of needed growth opportunities, * Examine "automatic" investments. Are you still automatically moving money from your checking account into an investment that you first purchased years ago, under different circum­ stances? Could this money possibly be better directed elsewhere? Check your automatic purchases carefully to see if they still meet your needs. * Review your insurance coverage. When you first start out in your career, and you have a young family, you definitely need a certain amount of life insurance to replace your income, pay for your mortgage, educate your children, etc. But, as your children grow and leave home, and you finish paying for your home, your needs for life insurance will change. Go over your poli­ cies with your investment professional to see if your coverage is still appropriate. You may find that a different type of policy can be beneficial in helping you meet other types of needs, such as estate planning. * Check your beneficiar­ ies. Over the years, your family situation may change To cite just one possibility, you may remarry and take on of a the responsibilities or blended family. If this happens, you'll need to closely check the beneficiary desig­ nations on your investments, retirement plans and insur­ ance policies. If you don't update these designations, your wishes may not be car­ ried out when it's time for your estate to be settled. By following these suggestions, you can give your portfolio a spring cleaning that should can help serve you well in all seasons. I © 2006 Edward Jones Middle School uses receipts to receive L These Thornapple Kellogg sixth graders used receipts for groceries purchased at the Middleville Marketplace to purchase these items, everything from pencils, musi­ cal instruments to DVD players. This program is sponsoreed by Spartan Stores. The community donated register tapes which totaled $232,107 before the program ended in March. Debi Strang from Marketplace was invited to the middle school to see JUMP START YOUR GARDEN WITH PLANTS FROM 8 $ S MARKET! wome of the materials the school purchased. A r •• **• —. IT T Saturday Hours! Professional Services! 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Hentschel assisted the artists with feathers and streamers for 06*31190 \l/ Creative Center where imagation is turned on. Call anytime for Experienced art instructors j offering affordable art classes close to home for ages 4-18. lakewood News classified ads For a listing of classes and more information check-out our web site or call us. wivw.coldwa ter.com additional decoration. Some of the youth used the oppor­ tunity for a future class proj­ ect. The CEF and library has been partnering together to offer monthly art workshops throughout the spring. The last workshop will be offered June 17 when the youth will design mosaics. The workshop are limited to J 5 children and registration is required. Anyone interest­ ed in any of the workshops can call the library at 6473840. 269-945-9554 or 616-291-6363 1-800-870-7085 J 4 i s I . 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A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Diana E. Hekman has lived in the United States for the past 26 years and currently resides in Caledonia, with her husband, John, and their daughter, Allison. With a master's degree in Reiki, which means “Universal Life Force Energy," she works as both a •It. teacher and a practitioner of this form of energy healing. Hekman is enthusiastic about sharing some of her spiritual experiences, in the hope that people will find comfort and strength in their faith through her stories. Her first book, "The Man Without a Face ” is one such story - made possible by the love and support of her fam­ ily and friends. TK graduation set for May 25 Commencement for sen­ iors at Thomapple Kellogg High School will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25 in the football stadium (weather permitting). Kersta Gustafson, class president, will give the class address. The featured speaker will be Nelson Replogle, Thornapple Kellogg High School Social Studies teacher. His address to the class will be "Stand Up and Make A Difference." Members of the Board of Education will present the 189 graduates with their diplomas. Music will be pro­ vided by the Thomapple Kellogg High School Band, directed by Ray Rickert. Ca ri ng Dentistry For Children & Adults * Christopher Hier DDS earns WM U degree Therne Park tickets, the Disney lining Plan arid a aavtnga of over *190 per adult " What a delicious way to onfoy your vacation' Hurry, you mutt book by 6/4/OG. Your package Includes: J. Accommrxlafions for five r-»crodible nights al a se»ec1 Osney Value Resort 2. 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Thompson is also an adjunct instructor in the early childhood depart­ ment at Kellogg Community • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment New Patients Welcome 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia ft. Bin LI College. She resides in Middleville with her family. L. l« VISA ■MW* I®. 06630312 .».< �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 11 London chosen Irving supervisor A by Patricia Johns Staff Writer George London, former s A i s * Yankee Springs Township supervisor, was appointed to the same position for Irving Township on a vote of 3-1 of the board last Wednesday night. * London, who had retired as Yankee Springs supervi­ sor almost six years ago, moved into Irving Township last year. Outgoing Irving Supervisor Kathee Pierce, who resigned recently to spend more time with her J I n a Ik’ family, was praised for her six years of service to the community. She received a plaque from State Rep. Gary Newell and was feted with cake following the meeting. There was a discussion of 55 the “Right to Farm Act when Larry Haywood came to the meeting to discuss Township Board member Charles Boulter's visit to the farm he has purchased in Irving Township. Haywood also has a large dairy operation in Rutland Township. Boulter was con­ tacted by neighbors of the new farm with concerns about manure and other issues. Haywood assured the board he follows the rules set down by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Boulter did tell the board he believed he had the right to investigate residents' con­ cerns. The next meeting of the Irving Township Board will be at 7 p.m. June 14. »•- Kathee Pierce decided to retire as Irving Township supervisor to spend more time with her family. She is prictured here with her husband and son. Kathe Pierce holds her going away cake. There were also chocolate brownies. k*,- lb WiK: n Reporting History for the Future in 5 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News 1 r hl * * E ».U * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Il ■ r ns} 1 •MS’stiWia; V • Reminder • Hastings Banner * lain * •taWri? Eziiw r- e i fa. c a m Papers Over 64, Distributed Every Week! HI •TillI p iff mu. wii ■ IWfSS A Graphics Mik I 1351 N. NI-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 - A " * t** i . • I* ii *•’ Zin * 1383 t J, ■L iii in • 1 r kl r.n Outgoing supervisor Kathee Pierce watches as newly elected George London signs the paperwork making him the Irving Township supervisor until 2008. /• 06631213 I RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE OFFICE Carol Lee i ___ J B — — - •* - __ • • —- - — ••• - - - 'r— — 2 • ,f— ■ —• - —»—i .1 II 203 • 3200 • 2000 • 1200 I EAST sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. 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May 16, 2006 Grandparents Day held at TK schools lI ‘ \ f 'S Rachel Belson is dressed as Clara Barton. Clara was in thecivil war and was called the angel of the battlefield. After the war, shewas the founder of the American Red Cross Association. Rachel borrowed the cap from the American Red Cross office in GR. She was part of th *•3 wax museum at Lee Elementary on Grandparents and Special Persons Day. At Page these fourth graders were ready to help the specail friends get to the rooms they wanted to visit. Pictured from left are Brandon Hollice, Tony Grooters and Katie Zylstra. Barry County Lumber 269-946-3431 ar III -945-3431 225 \ :nd< 5‘ 3 Pk Dr. Has! n$s ww barrycoii nty‘‘Lfrher com as is l^e crea,er of the first American flag with thirteen stars anc•.* s^nPes- Betsy was one of the most recognized of the wax museum living statues. 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Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11.000 area homes I Hastings, Ml 49058 Sammy Miller is dressed as Sacagawea. was Sacagawea. an Indian who helped Lewis and Clark explore the She acted as a west. translator and wowed the wax museum visitors. ITS PLANTING TIME! I BASKETSstarting at $5.99 p • Bark, Topsoil, Mulch • Beautiful Trees & Shrubs COME SEE THE NEW PROVEN WINNER VARIETIES! Plants grown by gardeners for gardeners... 1 11-3 Annual & Vegetable Flats Seeds & Seed Potatoes Onion Sets Fruit Vines & Plants Ad. Fl Not Me sure how to use cook with herbs? Useful inofrmation will be available to help you! I 3 CM III ! 3 3 £ / HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9-8 www. creeksidegrowers, com Summer Office Hours ' <■’ M. A i r KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1996 2006 r 111 MS ■r TO ENROLL! Make the most of your summer by attending class locally and afford­ ably in our air conditioned facility. > • KCC New and Continuing Students • Guest students from other colleges/universities • Graduating High School Students r k KEU000C0MMWV COLLEGE 1956 2006 Contact us at (269) 948-9500 or www.kellogg.edu for complete information gaidim cflrtH auw«1 _____ *- iW ■J, I • __ JUST WEST OF M-37 10197 Garbow Rd. • Middleville 269-795-7674 Floral Shop 269-795-0239 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm LTMI FEHSENFELD CENTER E L THERE IS STILL TIME THE LARGEST SELECTION OF PERENNIALS IN THE AREA! GROWERS >1 Advising Hours ’ W4 v astina TKeats' a Creekside J/l www.kellogg.edu Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays) SATURDAY, MAY 20 • • • • The KCC Fehsenfeld Summer Term begins May 15th with most classes starting the first week of June. 269-948-9500 L L— w ..A ◄ 4 Every Tuesday Senior Citizens Day _ 10% OFF all purchases - - I I KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGEI Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There” in Barry Coun ty. * �14ZThe Sun ana Hwn MddieviUe May 16. 2006 D& H< plan, continued from page Monday through Saturday and 10 a to 6 pm, on Sunday It depends • -r cm the arrangements with the phar macist .* K adder continued. * No night traffic?" Russell answered. "Right It will be well-lit. lights on inside Chris Clark, chairman Manning Commissirm. asked. ’What happens tn the grade level1* His question refers u> ihc slope of the cur* rem grade. P<Mema staled that would be adjusted Bill Shurlow. developer, con­ firmed there will be do grade 4 ' * i Brian Hicks, planning commi ssioner. expressed concerns about oncoming and crossing traffic in the parking lot. Posterns said »f iere were intersecting aisles "People understand a the need to give the right of way." he commented Hicks continued. "No crosswalks?" PoMcma said. *No * Russell obsened. “The traffic will he going cast to west Most of the traffic will be coming in from M-37 Pedestrian stop signs, direc­ tional parking is not crossing THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY 00 2006 CALL TO ORDER • Regular meeting called to order at 700 pm. and Pledge of AMegianca reoled ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE • Members present Boysen. Vbetstrs, Buckowing. Favey Harnaon. Kelley Schad Aboeni None •Hiws present 0 Moffat. D Middleton. 6 mediB/pubtic APPROVAL OF AGENDA . Agenda approved as amended APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes from April 10, 2006 approved as amended DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS • Bills totaling $145.436 69 were approved on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (7 Ayes), TREASURER'S REPORT Accepted report Approved to draft ietlef to Eldon Newmyer, DO A Chairman, asking for exemption of 1 5 mill for DDA capture from 2006 through 2009 on motion by Buckowing and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes and 1 Abstain) PUBLIC COMMENT - Dr George Shannon regarding mill­ age requests for Historic Charlton Park and Barry County Parks and Recreation; Eldon Shellenbarger representing Fire the Senate Rhonda Fisk brought request of the TKMS 8th Grade Teachers to have the students work with Sexion to place flags for Memonal Day Granted per­ mission to 8th Grade students for placing of flags at the cemetery on motion by Schad and support by Harrison (7 Ayes). COUNTY REPORT Supervisor Boysen shared com from meats received Commmeioner French PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township Regular schedule for Planning Commission meetings will be changing EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi ties within TTES. Approved purchase of warthog blade al a cost of $269 96 plus fc/h on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (7 Ayes) Approved the refurbish mg of Mode 52 by Tech Masters at a cost of $4401 65 on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (7 Ayes) Approved write-oft for call #05-0641 in the amount of $650 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harnson (7 Ayes) OLD/NEW USINESS Adjusted budget item #101-299880 (Community Promotions) in the amount of $6000 with distri­ bution of $3000 to Green Gabies. $2000 to TAPRC andI $1000 to BCE DA on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (7 Ayes) Adopted Resolution #02-2006 To Retain Local Control of Cable Franchising on motion by Schad (7 Ayes) Approved expenditure up to $1000 (from the TTES Construction Fund) for stump and debns removal at the TTES site on motion by Kelley and sec­ ond by Schad (7 Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update on meeting of various committees ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10 45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L Fisk. Deputy Clerk Complete tert of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 0MM1M the front of the vtorc The dnve -through setup is one car at the w indow; two cars stacked Access to the phar­ macy is inside the stone as well* Pcabodj returned to the discussion "Are walkways handicapper accessible7" she asked Postema said they were barrier-free, wheelchair accessible "Bike rack, she commucd. Apparently not. according to Russell. Bill Robertson, planning commissioner, interjected. "I never saw a bike in the rack " Kidder inquired, "Timetable for construetion?* Russell responded. "Approve tonight, we’ll be in for permits tomorrow morn­ ing. It should take 30 days * Replying to other questions about store hours, he said. "Six am to twelve mid­ night " He confirmed the name will remain DAW Peabody asked. "What is going on in the grcenscape?* Shurlow answered. "Mostly lawn; some plants and trees.* Hicks asked. "Is everything scheduled? The clock tower?" Shurlow said. ’By October." Peabody, the commis­ sion s most ardent environ­ mentalist. asked. "Can I put in a plug for native greens? I love the organic foods they've added Make the inside and outside flow together* Robertson commented. ’ Right grass would be pretty. |j can expensive to main­ tain. Peabody relumed. "Certification as a green community. A hike rack somewhere and walkability. Clark asked prosaically. Drainage?" (His question refers to concerns expressed early in the planning process about the adequacy of the system to handle any increase in storm water runoff.) 4 I •• Postern* explained. "There is a net addition of zero imp vious surface al the request of the township. All drains go to storm drains * Sisson said. "This is a fair­ ly minor change I have con­ cerns about pedestrian move­ ment. Striping would alert people to the fact that this is a street.” Pea bods commented. "You have done a very nice job with it We ll he glad to sec it completed ’ She then moved to accept the site plan amendment for the purpose of the pharmacy dnve-in Hicks supported the motion, and it earned unani­ mously Sisson began the discus­ sion of the ncu Michigan Zoning Enabling Act with a bnef historical review. Three different acts governing counties, cities, and town­ ships and villages in terms of zoning had been enacted at varying times by the Slate Legislature. The task force recommen­ dations were that a new coor­ dinated planning and zoning act was needed, the three independent statutes ought to be repealed, and the new act should promote cooperation between municipalities. He described the changes as "pretty minor* as they affect the village. Most of the changes make the act more useable and improve readability. The most obvi­ ous change, according to him, is a unified publication notice requirement For example, the new requirement for notice of applications for zoning vari­ ances is that the notice must he published in a newspaper 15 days before the hearing, and all people within 3(X) feet must be notified 15 days before the hearing. Also, the notices must have a street address; a parcel number can be used if no street address is available. A legal description can be included hut cannot the sole means of identifying the property. The Zoning Board of < ATTENTION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT RESIDENTS A zoning ordinance regulating the development and use of land has been adopted br the village council of the Village of Freeport In Barry County. State <d Michigan on May 8. 2006 at a public hearing held on May 8. 2006 and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. being Act No 267 Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING To The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township Barry Yvonne M Aspinall County. Michigan and any other interested persons, Village Clerk r1 f NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing pp Wednesday. May 24, 2006 Table of Contents Article 1 Introduction Article 2 Artide 3 Definitions General ProviMons Article 4 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map Article 5 “AC" Agricultural District Artide 6 "R 1" Low Density Single Family Residential District Article 7 “R 2“ Medium Density Single Family Residential District Article 8 Article 9 "C-l" Commercial District CfimmeaQino al 7.00 PM al the Yankee Springs Township Hall to consider: •miiiihi •in >ri 1. Lake front set back requirements for John Scholton's dwelling located at 616 Arhana Crest Drive Middleville. Ml 49333. 2 Such other business as may property come before the Township Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be Article 10 *Cir Commercial - Limited Industrial District “IND" Industrial District Artide 11 Special Land Uses Artide 12 Site Plan Review Artide 13 Parking and Loading of Vehides Artide 14 Nonconforming Uses essary. reasonable auxiliary aids and services al the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon a five day wntten notice to the Township Clerk or by call- Artide 15 Zoning Board of Appeals ing her al (269) 795-9091 Artide 16 Amendment Procedures Artide 17 Administration. Enforcement, and Penalties received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall up to and including the date of the pubic hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide nec­ All interested persons are invited to be present al the aforesaid time and place to take pan in the discussion on the above listed item The Zoning Ordinance will take effect thirty (30) days after the date of May YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 8. 2006. The entire Zoning Ordinance will be available to view, purchase or Robert L Lippen Zoning Administrator inspect at the Village of Freeport office and the Freeport District Library. 284 N Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 *631188 269-795-9091 06631311 Appeals (ZBA) is affected; an elected official can be on the ZB A, but cannot be its chairperson. Nor can any contractor or employee of the municipality be a mem­ ber of the ZBA. a require­ ment that precludes service by Village Manager Sandra Ayers and other village However. a employees. member of the Planning Commission must be on it. The ZBA will be able to do land use variances and vil­ lages and cities can set spe­ cific standards Sisson said some minor changes u ill be needed to the village zoning ordinance, but they arc not urgent. The changes in the new at t become effective July I. New officers were elected to the commission Chris ('lark was re-elected as chairperson; Brian Hicks was elected as vice chairper­ son, and Judy Kidder was telected secretary . Sisson reminded the commission that they had not posted a schedule of meet mgs for lhe year and should do so. Clark commented that there had been difficulties. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTICE A regular meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7 00 p m on Wednesday. May 17, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Vlllage Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan NOTE Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A Minutes of the May 3, 2006 Meeting B Correspondence Not Requiring ”•It. ard Action C. Approval to Pay Bills. D Treasurer’s Report E Building Department Report F F.O I.A Report G Utilities Report H Fire Department Report I Public Safety Committee Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A None 10. NEW BUSINESS. A Motion - Request for approval of Permit for pos­ session of fireworks by resi­ dent wholesale dealer or jobber', by Ronald D. Mond/Ron D. Enterprizes. at located al J&S Auto Service. 6737 Whitneyville Ave. B Motion - Regarding class action suit by the Michigan Townships Association in reference to the MDEO Storm Water Permit Program. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. public PUBLIC comment at (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 00631115 It was agreed the next meeting will be on Tuesday. June 6. at 7 p.m, in the village'tow n ship hall. A brief discussion about the July 4 holiday, which falls on the first Tuesday in July, led to the setting of Thursday, July 6. as a tentative date for the July meeting. In the commissioners comment period, Clark expressed regret over (he res­ ignation of longtime mem­ ber Karen Wells, who is moving from the communi­ ty Her departure leaves the commission short two memhers Sharon Mortenson resigned earlier in (he year & <■ ■V 0 $ 1 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALm PUBLIC NOTICE Date May 15. 2006 Permit No M10042501 Gun Lake WWTP The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a discharge permit to: the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority for the Gun Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 12588 Marsh Road. Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 The applicant collects and treats san­ itary wastewater from Yankee Springs Township. Orangeville Township, Wayland Township, and Martin Township The applh cant discharges treated sanitary wastewater to the Gun River via an unnamed drainage ditch, in the NW 1/4. SE 1/4. Section 6, Town 2N, Range 10W. Barry County The draft permit includes the following modifications to the pre­ viously-issued permit: new efflu­ ent limits for total copper, avail­ able cyanide, and total mercury, monitoring for whole effluent toxi­ city; barium and selenium, and revised limits for carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand and ammonia nitrogen The final efflu­ ent limitation of 10 ng/l for Total Mercury is the Level Currently Achievable based on a multiple discharger variance from the water quality-based effluent limit 1 of 1.3 ng/l, pursuant to Rule 323.1103(9) of the Michigan Water Quality Standards. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by June 16. 2006. will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit information Persons desinn regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing should con­ tact: Barry Burns, Permits Water Section. Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, PO. Box 30273, Lansing. Michigan 48909, telephone: 517e-mail: burns 335-3301, b@michigan.gov Copies of the public notice, fad sheet, and draft permit may be obtained via the Internet (httpJ/wvy.michiganj'flov/deq on the left side of the screen click on Water. Surface Water, and NPDES Permits; then click on 'Permits on Public Notice’ which is under the Permits banner) or at the Water Bureau Grand Rapids District Office located at 4460 44th Street SE, Suite E. Kentw •IM1, Michigan 49512, tele­ phone: 616-356-0500. The multiple discharger variance for Total Mercury is from the Mercury Permitting Strategy for Fiscal Years 2005-2009, which may be obtained via the Internet II hnpj/wwyLdeastalejnLMS/ dQGU H rules-Mercury 2004.pdf. or it can be obtained at the District Office .4£5!? . S3 l.rtjW I I* I I. warn jncaw krro: WEI IIVIH 1EX w., •jt >41 00831170 ’'kin Si S*s KXU �1 ‘V \ * The Sun and News. Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 15 Trojan summer tennis I >5; & camp set for June 12-16 w SS Si: NS Wk W1 K KS * ik1 S ‘i Nashville attorney now in Middleville VILLAGE OF CAIIDONIA’I T APRC getting ready I Of its sand volleyball season VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Summary-Regular Meeting Attorney Judy Singleton Council Minutes 6:30 p.m. at Spring Park. The Thomapple Area May 8, 2006 has relocated her office with­ The scheduled eight-week Parks Recreation and Meeting Call to Order at 7:05 in Barry County, from Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ tration is due by Thursday, m. by President. Williamson. Commission is currently tak­ season will run through July PNashville to Middleville. Mulvihill, ing registrations for an Adult 26. Present: Hahn, ty tennis coach Larry Seger May 25. Each participant Singleton, who made the Williamson, Erskine, Maviglia. will host his annual youth will receive a camp T-shirt. A post-season tournament Summer Co-ed Volleyball move in late March, lives in Peabody. Harrison & Ayers. Athletes will learn basic summer tennis camp from will begin the following League. Absent: Bierlein. Kentwood, and this makes fundamentals of the game of June 12-16 this season. Wednesday. The league will feature 4Pledge of Allegiance. her daily commute quicker Consideration of the meet­ on-4 recreational volleyball The camp is open to stu­ tennis including strokes and For a roster and/or more and easier for her. ing agenda: Motion to approve played in the sand. dents in grades four through scoring, and how to use those information call the TAPRC w My roots are in Barry by Maviglia, su ri_ _rted by Hahn. nine. Participants in grades skills while having fun and office at (269)795-8853. League play is slated to County, and I love it here,” All yeas, motion carried. using good sportsmanship. 7-9 will meet from 8:30 a.m. being Wednesday. June 7, at Public Comment (Brief): she said. “This is where I Registration forms are ‘til 10 a.m. at the Larry Seger none. plan to stay." Approval of Consent Tennis Courts behind McFall available at the TK middle As to what kind of law she Agenda: Motion to approve by Participants school. Page Elementary, or Elementary. practices, . Singleton said. Mulvihill, supported by Maviglia. from grades 4-6 will meet registration can be done over "My first love is estate plan- AI1 yeas, motion carried. the phone by calling Seger at Conflict of Interest: from 10 a.m. ‘til 11:30 a.m. Newmyer and Charles Pullen ning (wills, trusts, durable SYNOPSIS Written Correspondence: The cost is $35, and regis- (269) 795-9159. •II until April 30. 2009. Downtown VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, powers of attorney, and med­ Engineers Report: Motion to Development Authority, Kevin MICHIGAN ical powers of attorney). But approve Fleis & Vandenbrink to McGee and Rex Schad until I also do misdemeanors, real continue with the digital recording COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 13, 2010. Housing April 25, 2006 of documents by Maviglia, sup ­ leases. deeds, property, The regular meeting of the Commission, Daniel Parker until ported by Erskine. All yeas, adoptions. motion carried. guardianships, Village Council of Middleville, April 30, 2011. Zoning Board of divorces, litigation, and most Township Liaison Report: Michigan was called to order at Appeals. Mike Bremer, and things that a general practi- Village closed on the purchase of 7:00 PM by President Myers in Patricia Hall until April 30. 2009. 230 Maple Street-former Fire the Council Chambers of the Lynn Steward is until April 30. tioner does." Bam. Village Hall. Roll Call Members 2008. Van Noord made a motion Singleton’s new office is Commission: present: Mrs. Corson. Mr. Lytle, to accept the appointments and Planning located at 117 E. Main St. in Meeting is planned for Thursday, Mr. Myers. Mr. Parker. Mr. Pullen, Lytle supported that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Middleville, and her number May 11 th, 7:00 p.m. Mr. Reyff and Mr. Van Noord. Committee Reports: 4th of Absent: None. Motion Passed. Absent: None. is (269) 795-9422. July committee will be meeting 6. President Myers recom­ President Myers asked that June 1st, at 7:00 p.m. mended Fran French be appoint ­ the synopsis of the April 11, 2006 TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS Village Manager’s Report: meeting be read for the public. ed to the vacancy on the > ALL OTHER UTTERTOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Ab Nominating petitions to run for a The minutes of the April 11.2006 Planning Commission with the M ESTED M PERSONS. Village vacancy need to be filed meeting were presented. Myers resignation of Tammy Kolean. by 4:00 p.m., August 15th, 2006. requested the changing of the The term would be until M PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP April budget meeting to be held attorney's name from Van 30, 2009. Pullen made a motion PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00 Allsburg to Nettleton on page 1, to accept the appointment and MAY 18, 2006 COMMENCING AT 7: »» R4, AT THE TOWNSHIP p.m. Labor Committee to meet at M Lytle supported that motion. HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. ERIGGS RD. CONCERNING PROPOSED 3 item 2 under Presentations. In • I 6:00 p.m., May 24th. Mayor’s AMENDMENTS TO YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ same section page 2, add the Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Exchange Day will be here on word deadline after the date. Absent: None. Motion Passed. NANCE NO. 48 AS FOLLOWS: Monday, May 22nd. 7. Village Manager Howell pre­ Under Council Committee item B President’s Report: a ? AND Fpita EATION DISTRICT. 1. SECTION 15.3.9. F sented a request to establish a A spring plant exchange is add the words for W Old Business: 2. SECTICN 15.5. ARTICLE V SITE PLAN REVEW . Construction Fund No. 450 to Main/Bender Rd after the word planned in the village of New Business: account for Crane Rd (Activity bid. On page 4 section B under DWELLING STANDARDS AND REQUIRE1 SECTION 15.12.3. 1. Glen Valley #6-Final Caledonia for 9 to 11 a.m. No 446) and State (Activity No Officers Reports add the words MENTS. Saturday, May 20, in the Approval. All yeas, motion car­ 447) Street Projects. Corson at $436 quarterly' ’ after the word ried. 4. SECTION 15.12.4. REQUIRED SETBACKS. 3. parking lot of the Village and made a motion to establish the lease. Parker made a motion to 2. Replaced well pump at 230 5. SECTION 15.12.5. PARCEL SIZE REQUIREMENTS. Township Hall, 250 S. Maple St-Move to table until next accept the minutes as corrected accounts and Reyff supported the motion. Voice Vote. Ayes rted by and support was given by Lytle. meeting by Erskine, sur, Maple. 6. SECTION 15.12.6. MAXIMUM LAND COVERAGE All, Nays None. Absent: None. Voice Vote: Those planning to take part Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Ayes All. Nays: Motion Passed. None. Absent: None. 3. Budget amendment for 7. SECTICN 15.12.10. PARKING REGULATICNS. D are asked to put offerings in $201,112.00, purchase of 230 Motion Passed. 8. DEQ DEO Drinking Water a SECTICN 15.14.4. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL CF A LAND containers or plastic bags Maple St. All yeas, motion car­ ACTIONS TAKEN Revolving Fund has given 1. The agenda was presented approval for the new well(s) and marked with their name and ried. «< DIVISKN. the milestone schedule for the by President Myers. Lytle made R06-07 Resolution to 4. 9. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE color. M Parade the motion to accept the agenda project has been set with a start i Annual For more information, call Approve THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSKN. date of June 23, 2006. The wells Permits. Motion carried. as presented and support was PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING | Lisa Segard, administrative ~5. R06-08 ____ Resolution to given by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes are within our bonding projec­ ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED CHANGES 3C WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR assistant/deputy treasurer for Accept the Resignation of All. Nays: None. Absent: None. tions and can be included in the PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND fourth quarter. Lytle made a the Village of Caledonia at Karen Weljs from the Village Motion Passed. AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. SIGNED, WRITTEN LET­ Planning All yeas, 891-9384. - Commission. ■ • 2. Resolution 06-12 Property motion with surr_ rt by Parker to TERS OF COMMENT WILL EE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF M motion carried. 3* for new elevated water storage approve the DEQ milestone Resolution R06-09 6. THE MEETING. tank. Parker made a motion to schedule. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Freedom Adopting of Absent: Nays None. None. accept the resolution as written MO AMERICANS WITH DISABI LITTES NOTICE Information Act Policy, to approve the purchase of real Motion Passed. The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to Procedures and Guidelines. All property for construction and 9. Pullen made a motion to uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice yeas, motion carried. location of a new elevated water approve the expenditure of Township Clerk. 7. Compensatory Time System storage tank at the south east $2535.00 for sand and gravel for Non-Exempt Employees. ^SONS ARE INVmD TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID 3 all P west corner of the Thornapple that was needed for a road for Motion to table until after Labor Kellogg School property near the the heavy equipment to access TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSICN OF THE Committee reviews and recom ­ the new well site west of ABOVE PROPOSES). bus garage and support was mends by Hahn, supported by Bryanwood estates. Lytle supgiven by Pullen. Roll Call Vote: 3ETARY CATHY STRICKLAND, S Peabody. All yeas, motion car­ r_rted that motion. Voice Vote: Ayes, Seven (Corson, Lytle, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ried. Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: Myers, Parker, Pullen, Reyff, and PLANNING COMMISSION Public comment: none. None. Motion Passed. Van Noord). Nays: None. Council Comments: ROBERT LIPPERT 10. Corson made a motion to Absent: None. Motion Passed. Meeting Adjourned at 8:05YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP a spend up to $2,000 for Williams 3. Pullen made a motion to Motion by Maviglia, supported by ZONING ADMINISTRATOR and Works to prepare a report on accept current bills submitted for Mulvihill. Motion carried. the Town Center Drainage Basin. the April 25. 2006 meeting for the Respectfully submitted, 0663083 amount of $110,888.31. Support Support was given by Reyff. Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06631159 was given by Parker. It is noted Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. that the Crane Road pay esti­ Absent: None. Motion Passed. At 8:57 PM Corson made a mate No. 1 for $63,517.17 is included in this amount. Voice motion to adjourn the meeting support by Pullen. Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. with Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Reyff made a motion to Absent: None. Motion Passed. table the action to sell the Bender Respectfully submitted: RD/West Main Village land until Mary Jean Havenaar the next council meeting. 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The Scots scored at least one run in every inning except the first against the Wildcats. Several Scots contributed to the offensive attack. Isaac Mulvihill had two hits, two RBI’s, and scored two runs for Caledonia. Dan Spitzley had two hits, an RBI and a run scored. A big blow came in the sixth inning when Caledonia's Dan Jennings hit a long, two-run home run to left field. Matt Zylstra picked up the win to run his record to 6-0. He scattered four hits over six innings to go along with 11 strikeouts. Nolan Luyk came on in the seventh inning to shut down the Wildcats. Caledonia will hit the road to take on Hastings in a dou­ ble header this Wednesday, after the two teams were rained-out last week. Friday, the Scots will be at home for a double header with the Hamilton Hawkeyes. Caledonia followed up the win over Wayland by top­ ping West Ottawa in a non­ conference match last Wednesday 4-2. Aaron Englebert got the win, throwing a complete game while only allowing one earned run. 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The loss to South and the tie with Hastings puts the Caledonia girls* record at 5-3-1 so far this season in the O-K Gold Conference. Overall, the Fighting Scots are 8-4-1. Ten players participated in the scoring for the Scots Friday afternoon. Jenna Bigger had three goals, and Full-time Positions Available FARM SHOP MECHANICS WAGES STARTING $10.00 TO $11.50 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 616-374-8837 APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Twin City Foods 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa. MI E.O.E. 06631371 Morgan Warner. Meghan Sanxter. Tess Botsford, Maddie Zych, Brandi Victory, Danae Homrich, and Chelsea Yondo had one each. Kelley Cavanaugh had four assists for the Fighting Scots, Warner two, and Sanxter, Botsford, and Marks each had one. One goal by any one of them would have been enough to score the Fighting Scots a victory in their tie with Hastings Wednesday. With 6:30 to play in the first half. Bigger sent a pass across the field in the Saxon end to teammate goal Lindsey Woodcock, Woodcock and teammate Morgan Warner performed a text-book give-and-go, and Woodcock scored Caledonia's only goal of the contest. Caledonia held that 1-0 advantage through the rest of the first half and the first half of the second half. The Saxons* Ida * •otten pulled a nice crossing pass from teammate Kati Dakin out of the air and put it in the net to tie the score. Ncither team could penetrate the opponents’ net over the course of the final 20 minutes of regulation and two 15 minute over­ time periods. Caledonia had a great chance to take the lead with 11:22 to play, when L4 Your One Stop Water Store ** Water Softeners 30 Years Iron and Odor Filters Experience Drinking Water Systems the Saxons were whistled for hand-ball in their own penalty box. Fighting Scot senior Kelly Cavanaugh lined up for the penalty shot, but her kick rolled into the hands Saxon keeper Brittany Howell. Both Howell and Caledonia's keeper Taryn Parker made some spectacular saves over the course of the night, especially early on in the game. Parker made a great play in the first 20 minutes of the game, taking the ball off the feet of Botten who was closing in on goal after using some fancy footwork to get through the Scot defense. Just minutes before, Howell made an outstanding play by coming out of her goal to eliminate any openings for Wamer to get a shot in the net despite being alone in the Saxon penalty box. The Scots didn’t have to play through a full 1 10 minutes of soccer Monday, just 101, in their 3-2 double overtime loss to the Sailors. The Scots played hard all night, but were particularly sharp in the first half, In the ninth minute. Victory set up Warner who knocked it in for a 1-0 Cal lead. Play was at a furious pace the rest of the half with both side threatening, Three minutes before half Victory fought hard for a ball that bounced off sever­ al players. Her one-touch shot scored to make it 2-0. South came out hard in the second half and had several dangerous posses­ sions. In the forty-sixth minute the Sailors drew within one, and then tied it twelve minutes later. Keeper Parker along with Chelsea Yondo, Katlin and Oberlin Shannon Lenartz worked hard to try to keep the Sailors in check. Both teams threatened in the first overtime, but couldn't score. The second over­ time started out in a similar fashion, but South finished on a rebound in front of the net for the victory. * Jp. I* jdi J* «* & /c % »■i * 'A f! Caledonia senior Shannon Lenartz (left) fights to keep control of the ball under heavy pressure from Hastings senior Kristi Tolger early on in the second of two overtimes Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) _________________ f0ltf a 1 ■ ♦ (V i litaadH .*rn _m Ah I«(W li stithy 9 aim , ■ L The Fighting Scots’ Maddie Zych (right) chases down Hastings’ Alex deGoa from behind in the first half of Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference contest at Caledonia. The Scots and Saxons finished 110 minutes of action in a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Brett Bremer) w i:! ■W.Gg 'DOZI to The Fighting Scots visit then host Kalamazoo Loy Hamilton this Wednesday, Norris on Friday evening. 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Motorola V3 Razr Camera Phone Don’s Dozing • 269-795-7830 1 8 •UTUAk • «<*■ *»•«»* uR • 1 i bi / The spring Caledonia AYSO season is winding down, but the time for every­ one to register and volunteer for next season is coming May 20. That includes getting play­ ers registered, coaches and referees signed up along with the many other volunteers needed to successfully administer and run a 100pcrcent volunteer program. “We will have preprinted registration forms for all cur­ rently enrolled players that will just need to be updated and signed, ” says Assistant & Registrar Sandra Bickford. “We also will also register all new players and try to answer any questions about AYSO. Our age divisions go from age 4 to age 18 as of July 31,2006” day Registration in Caledonia will be held on Saturday May 20 from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. The per player fee is $45 with a family maxi­ mum of $ 120 for next season which includes a jersey, shorts, socks, insurance, Soccer Now magazine and 6 games in both the fall and next spring. . Those fees go up to $55 and $150 for regis­ trations after May 20. Meals ed a hot dog and drink can be purchased for a nominal amount with players and coaches eating for free. Regional Commissioner Jim House said “The Board determined that raising the player fee was needed due to the increasing cost for uniforms. expenses like uniforms, National dues, field painting supplies as well as trying to purchase our own soccer goals. We have been at $35 for about eight years. At $45 •it we are still lower than many neighboring AYSO Regions.” Game days are a commu­ nity event in Caledonia and while everything might seem to run itself it takes many dedicated volunteers to make it happen. With the increasing number of players each of the past several seasons ‘ : in each family participating Caledonia AYSO is encour­ aged to volunteer in some capacity, big or small, to insure that the program can continue to provide soccer opportunities for every child that wants to play. Many of the volunteer duties in the program require no knowledge of the game of soccer and can range from a couple of hours each season to Board level positions. Areas of need will be posted at Registration Day. As always, team coaches and referees are needed as and AYSO provides free coach and referee training from beginning to advanced lev­ els. “Each volunteer must Volunteer as completei Application every year and that can be done at the same time. We will have preprint­ ed forms for currently registered volunteers and get a new form filled out if you are volunteering for the first time,” says Carla .oyum, and Child AYSO’s Protection Volunteer Advocate. If you have any questions or can lend a hand to make Registration Day happen Sandra contact please Bickford at 891-2891. Carla FARM BUREAU j INSURANCE I JintZ’S up to $ri IwhL. 911 « WPiUMtal Thwo ■•M.hoa.l tee« cuftomet tqu fKnom. topography .nd •.ch c^r«f-« (r.nstahon I not >* ’■»•* * «ovefTT? "TT* jbonai rninutM apohr wnnm me Mob.f. .PP*VtO C.US - -• ,h*r>d b<tw*e" ____________ bO” Ejrt,"d<d catling araa CaH forwardma. 411 5 voice mail cans ociudea w»qms WTbX « ? JSTSd ind •« 5 W . « A4d.t.<M..I InhHWMf.on. UmH-ivh o«.t «t rniv -PP»V P-< 0«.n ar. »ubi.ct to the AHt^ farm. 8 Condon, for TV A 06631012 �I Page 20<The Sun and News. Middleville. May 16. 2006 Ml Scot JV softball goes 3-0 at its own ___ j invite The Caledonia junior var­ sity softball team won its own invitational tournament Saturday, May 6. Caledonia defeated Sparta, Cedar Springs, and East Kentwood to take the title. The Scots then faced Sparta in the third and final game of the day and scored a 9-6 victory. Randi VanderPloeg was the starling pitcher for the Scots, and also produced two hits in the fourth inning along with Kristie Page who also had two hits with a key RBI dur­ ing the fourth inning. I^auren Pitt had a single bringing in another run for the Scots. Carly VanDuinen was also a strong contributor as she brought great enthusi­ asm and spirit to the day's championship win. The Scots first game was against East Kentwood, and Caledonia scored a 6-2 win. Defense was strong on both sides, and there was a pitching dual that took place as both teams battled back and forth. The score was tied 1-1 going into the fifth inning when the Caledonia bats came to life, getting six hits and scoring five runs. Everyone contributed with excellent pitching by the Scots Liz Vandentoorn. Madalyn Sandtveit had a double down the left field line that started a rally for Caledonia. The Scots topped Cedar Springs 12-8 in game two. Cedar Springs came out looking strong as the Scots gave up seven runs in the first two innings. It was the third inning that the Lady Scots once again put their bats to work, scoring five runs. In the fifth inning the Scots again scored five runs. Vandentoorn produced three triples in the game, Ashley Horgan went 3-for-4, and Sarah Barney had a big double to bring in two runs •ft for Caledonia. Brittany Geldersma also had a double. VanderPloeg had a great bunt, and scored a run. Alex Sparkman used great judgment while she battled at the plate getting a walk as she kept the inning alive with two outs. Krista Janeschek used great base running skills as she had three stolen bases, scoring 3 times. Alyssa Helm went 1for-2 with a line drive to center field to bring in another run. 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Team members are (front from left) Robby Enslen, Brendan Penny, Dylan VanPutten, Jacob McCarty, AJ Arnett, Patrick Bobolts, (middie row) Joe Broderick, Henry Tracy, Tyler Karcher, Andrew Wingeier, Ryan Eley, / Jacob Bultema, (back) coach Rick Arnett, coach Ty Bultema, coach Jim Broderick, coach Bill Karcher, coach Mike Eley, and coach Dan Bobolts. l»‘ > 41 06630423 Plans set for TK girls’ JB HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES J.B. HARRISON INSURANCE Hastings Mutual Insurance Company I Hastings, Michigan www.h2stingsmutual.CDm FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS 2 I 8 Daniel Urich 1 800-217-0712 6661 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 summer soccer camps The Thornapple Kellogg Lady Trojan high school soc­ cer coaching staff and play­ ers will again be hosting two girls' soccer camps this sum­ mer. The first camp of the sum­ mer is set for June 19-22 for all girls who are entering the second through eighth grades. This camp will be held in the ob White Stadium from 9-11:30 a.m. The second camp will be also hosted in the stadium for * all girls entering the ninth 12th grade, and will run from July 17-20 from 6-8:30 p.m.. Both camps cost $40, and each participant receives a camp T-shirt. All checks should be made out to TK Schools, and may be sent with the camper's full name, age, grade, phone number, address and T-shirt size to Thornapple Kellogg High School Athletic Department; 3885 Bender Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333. Contact varsity girls' soc­ cer coach Katie Langridge with any questions at (616) 891-5852. The deadline has been set for May 20th. A V ^4 ^3 I jiiifei® 7//>4 litathk r tniiHM II I’ ’I tsa rry County Transit Middleville we’re getting you where you need to go! CHS athletic ——--------------------boosters plan Wednesday’s Middleville Travel Schedule: golf outing 7:00 A.M......................... Leave Hastings. A :15A.M .Arrive in Hastings. 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Pick ups in Middleville at: Carveth Village, Middleville Village Hall, Lincoln Meadows. Other stops may be available. TAX-FREE sal hi The Caledonia Athletic Boosters will have their annual golf outing Saturday, Aug. 12, at Briarwood Golf Club. The four-person scramble I will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The $60 per person registration fee will include 18 holes of golf with a cart, a hot dog at the turn, a hamburger dinner after the competition, and many spe­ cial events and prizes. Throughout the tourna­ ment refreshments and a 50/50 raffle will be available. Tickets for the golf outing are available at the high school •It athletic office or through any of the high school coaching staff and booster officers. For more information, golfers may call Steve Rogers at 891-7696 or Anne Schaibly at 891-3515. All proceeds from the tour­ nament will benefit the ath­ letic boosters. 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Caledonia, Ml 49316 ' ■ K 1 sS l % X, Bus. 616-8911173 Toll-free 866^911173 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 06631308 Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006/ Page 21 ? a Trojan netters win last dual be fore con ference tourney ■1 ’Kj C"»J V n •bis I Si??** * • III to.! to J- “ ■ "EM CT. ittESlSl'1 i arrwul askhKI Vanin i ttaria AS14EI » "^1 ll'ii Jllll fo# I e- * ■ - 1 > • S *r * lUn. » w*ar.«flRr-- by Brett Bremer Sports Editor * -- * 4 51 7 Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood prepped them­ selves for big conference competitions on Monday in Middleville. Both teams are hoping for better things ahead, after the Trojans’ 6-2 win in non-conference action. TK head coach Larry Seger said that his team did­ n't give its best performance of the season, but he called it a much needed win. The Trojans were looking to build some confidence head­ ing into the O-K Gold Conference championship tournament, which is sched­ uled to be played at South Christian and East Kentwood this Tuesday. The Trojans finished sixth in the O-K Gold dual meet season . TK first singles player Corey Humphrey suffered just one league defeat during the regular season, and should receive one of the top seeds in the tournament. Humphrey won Monday for the Trojans, topping Lakewood’s Jeremy Avery 6-1, 6-2. TK swept the sin­ gles matches, although Lakewood was without second singles player Joe O'Brien. Mike France moved up from third singles to the number two spot for the Vikings, and was topped 6-2, 6-4 by TK’s Andrew Meads. TK’s Mike Texter scored a 6-3, 6-0 win over Zack Woodman at third singles, and Cory Jewitt defeated Cody Rowe by the same score at the number four spot. Jordan Smith and Darrell Smith scored a 6-3, 6-4 vic­ tory over Lakewood’s Aaron Hargett and Drake Stalter in the first doubles match, and TK also earned the win at third doubles where Kyle I ^ycs r kJ *1 A * *. . > >3 BL Lt 5t**. - Tj I- J|i i 5 * n WIT -- L-Q’ * r X 1 I e- F -r 7 E 11 • J c* > _1 i---- —— (From left) Dan Erskine, president, Thornapple Valley Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation; Aaron Buehler of Caledonia High School, Eric Gillespie of Hastings High School, (back) Steve Sharp, state director of the federation, emcees. Caledonia. Hastings high school seniors win turkey scholarships >. w to X J -*■* £< Thornapple Kellogg third doubles player Ryan McMahon blasts a serve in the second set of the contest Monjay afternoon against Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Selleck and Ryan McMahon topped Mike Licari and Mike Fisk 6-1,6-3. Lakewood's two doubles victories came from the number two team of Matt Tidball and Alex Haskin who topped Zach Smith and Zach Warren 6-3, 6-1 and the number four team of Jared Secor and Scott Kirchner who earned a 6-4, 6-3 win over Nate Otto and Ross Barrett. TK will be a part of the Division 3 boys’ tennis regional at Allegan this Friday. • Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION ads 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTION-Msl The Thornapple Valley chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation has presented scholarships for 2006 to Aaron Buehler of Caledonia High School and Eric Gillespie of Hastings High School. Buehler will use his schol­ arship at Michigan State banquet recently at the Barry County Expo Center. The Thornapple Valley chapter has consistently led all other chapters in the state. There are 75 in Michigan. Nationwide the federation has 2,500 chapters. University this fall. Gillespie, who will attend Spring Arbor University in September, will use his there. 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Across from Middlevilla - www.gavinchevy.com 24/7 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8; Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat. 8 to 1 • SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8: Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. �•II Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 16, 2006 Second place TK will need some help to catch the Sailors i The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team held on to its second place position in the O-K Gold Conference last week, with a pair of victories. The Trojans are 7-2 in the conference, and 11-3 overall. South Christian leads the Gold with a perfect 9-0 con­ ference mark. The Trojans and Sailors square off next Monday at South, and TK would need a win there and some other help to catch them for the conference lead. South has just two other con­ ference games remaining, this week against Byron Center and Wayland. The Sailors will be the overwhelming favorite in each of those contests. TK topped Byron Center last Wednesday 4-1. The Bulldogs’ only goal came on a penalty kick, after the Trojans were whistled for a hand-ball in the box. TK already had a 3-0 lead at that point. Ashleigh Lund got the scoring started for TK, when she received a pass from Sammy Hauschild and put the ball in the net. TK went from back to front to score their second goal. Defender Vai VanBemden passed the ball ahead to midfielder Ashley Jachim. who made a nice cross to teammate Chelsey Strumberger. Strumberger took the ball and knocked a shot over the Bulldog goal keeper's head. A nice give-and-go between Amy Ball and Lund led to ball scoring the final goal of the first half. With five minutes remain­ ing, Hauschild scored TK’s final goal on an assist from Strumberger. TK’s defense keep the ball on the Byron Center end of the field most of the game. TK coach Katie Langridge said. “In the last four games the defense of Jessica Johnson, Vai VanBemden, Sam Reeder, Melissa Piets, and anchored by sweeper Ellen Phillips has allowed only one goal. TK goalie Robbi Blain has had some key saves to ensure the wins.” That lone goal came in the Trojans' 3-1 win over Hamilton on Monday. The Trojans jumped in front in that game as well. TK got on the board first when defender Sam Reeder sent the ball down the side­ line to Molly Wilson. Wilson dribbled down the side and centered a beautiful low ball to Hauschild, who touched the ball into the net. It was the only goal of the first half. Nine minutes into the sec­ ond half, Hamilton was called for a handball in the box, and Lund took the penalty kick and fired the ball into the net for a 2-0 Trojan lead. With 12 minutes left in the game, Hamilton responded with a goal of its own. The score fired up the Hawkeyes, who increased the intensity of the game. The Trojans added some insurance with 3:48 left. Strumberger had a throw in that went toward the I Hamilton box, and Lund headed the ball toward the net. A Hamilton defender headed it back to Lund, who trapped the ball and fired a shot into the net. TK was scheduled to host Wayland on Monday for par­ ent's night. TK closes out the week with a home game against Otsego Wednesday and a trip to Wyoming Park Friday. Both games are non­ conference contests. Fj r.11 I M1 I 9 1 u I H? a ■? - }^ * T-* - Are You Ready for Spring? i ^1- *• . 1’ J- [ I f J , V; - !^1 Weist and Jennings earn Tom Kaechele (left) stands with Caledonia juniors Jacquie Wiest and Devan ■ Jennings, the 2006 recipients of the Kaechele Basketball award. The award is a $150 scholarship to attend a basketball camp during the summer months, named after Tom s brother Carl Kaechele who was a teacher and coach at Caledonia in the late 1960’s and early 70’s. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dries in 1-2 hours! 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Both teams had six hits in the Hawkeyes 11-1 win Wednesday, but Hamilton was helped out by five walks and six Trojan errors. * Hamilton meanwhile did­ n't commit an error, and the Hawkeyes’ pitcher didn't allow a walk in the fiveinning contest. Pitcher Meagan Bishop had a solid day for TK. Ten of Hamilton’s 11 runs were unearned. She struck out six, and offensively contributed a pair of hits including a dou­ ble and had TK's lone RBI. Errors hurt TK on Monday too, in a 13-3 loss to Byron Center. TK committed ten errors in the game, which was tight through three innings before Bulldogs broke things the : open. Each team allowed just tail# ll 1 three earned runs. Bishop had a pair of RBI’s, and Ashley Ayers drove in the other Trojan run with a double in the fourth inning that scored teammate Rebekah Raymond. t Bishop took the loss on the mound, with five strike outs The and three walks. hit. Bulldogs managed nine hits compared to TK’s five against Bulldog pitcher Brooke Carter. 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No. 21/May 23, 2006 Caledonia High School announces top academic students noT u liedt nabfiOB zioinog 02IA ]nobu]2 iliviloB £ii ved) w* Key sril edT >d! niot rigid ibziuriT I oriJ ni .mu sM • i; ?loiG sv ori i ;ri eH ibZ odJ >riqnr<2 ignisgA znziosG n£muH lowiokl nholuT .Iwo8 Irdogfid Ow'd by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Ten students have climbed their way to the top of the academic list of graduating seniors. Also making the following students outstanding are the activities and volunteering they have participated in over the years. The top ten students will join their classmates for the high school graduation Thursday evening. May 25, in the high school gymnasi­ um. • Nathan Forton, son of Dick and Carole Forton, is the valedictorian, earning 4.183 grade point average. He has been involved with the National Honor Society, Symphonic Band, Students Destructive Against Habitat Decisions, for Humanity, National Relief Network, Mentoring, Tutoring, Pep Band and Quiz Bowl. Forton played on the baseball team for four years, basketball team for one year. See Caledonia Top 10, pg. 9 Hillary Frazier Kelly Cavanaugh Ashley Conens Kendra O’ Brien Bethany Scheifla Laura Danielson Nathan Forton Laura Shank Cari Zouros Kersta Gustafson Nicholas Heidt Thornapple Kellogg High School academic top 10 announced (I 1 sfFT :ot zlnsb j£fnorTT loortoZ □nuonnE ionrfl aril n iooriog Isiosqeo gniioslaz fo a'lsoy ztnsbute oiBvitom io liorfl orfT rftfi litau ihl biiriJ ansbolz IO1 OTH12 1 oflT rtqsigoid :0I qot liiS • lOlfigusb obfiig J1VO£.£ gi sri2 b ni snod Fioriqm^g i] ni nosd )fUi 21£O’( [O1 bnsd di bOVT32 I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The top 10 academic stu­ dents for the Class of 2006 at Thornapple Kellogg High been have School announced. Principal Ellen Zack and the teachers at the high school reported they had an especially difficult time selecting the students on this year’s elite list, noting many students have been very motivated to succeed during their entire high school careers. The top 10 is not selected until after the middle of the third trimester to make sure students selected continue to strive for excellence. The following are brief biographical sketches of the top 10: • Erin Baragar is the daughter of Kevin and Linda Baragar. Her cumulative grade point average is 4.2072. She is the first chair trom­ bone in the jazz band and the symphonic band. She has been in the jazz band for four years and in the symphonic band for two years. She served four years on the stu­ dent council and is president this year. She has been in the National Honor Society for three years and was vice president of her class in her freshman and sophomore ff I V ^0 4 ip L*1 i 4- Erin Baragar Kelly Lynn Funk Scott Charles Blood Michael Texter Katie VanderWood In This Issue .A Jessica Ann Johnson years. She has been on the tennis team for three years, and the ski club for three years. She was on the softball team for two years and played basket­ ball at the high school level for one year. She was in the high school Stacy Lynn Roberts musical productions “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Beauty and the Beast." She has been on the robot­ ics team for two years and competed in the Saginaw Valley State University com­ puter programming competi­ tions and this year she is part Kyla Sisson of the American Computer Science League going to Ohio to compete this coming Memorial Day weekend. She plans to study bio­ medical engineering at the University of Michigan. See Middleville Top 10, pg. 9 • RV storage ordinance, fireworks liven up Caledonia Twp. debates • Hearing proposes new bridge crossing • Golden arms help Caledonia to O-K Gold crown • Scots have top 3 scores to win 3rd straight title �I Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006 Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission taking care of business belatedly by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Six members of the seven­ member Caledonia • [• Township Planning Commission were present for last week's meeting and set to work quickly to act on requests left hanging by the lack of a quorum at the May 1 meeting. Under unfinished busi­ ness, a request by FMJ Property Holdings to rezone property at 5125 and 5135 68th St. from RuralResidential to C-2, general business under a conditional zoning agreement was quick­ ly approved. FMJ will con­ struct a building and lot for a company specializing in the rental of construction equip­ ment. Mark Pung, developer, 76th Street Properties, need­ ed an amendment to the approved site plan for the Morgan Woods residential development. The proposed amendment would realign a road to compensate for an error in the placement of a house that was nearly com­ pleted when the problem was discovered. Dan Rose, town­ ship engineer, Wilcox Associates, recommended moving a water main and eliminating one catch basin. Planning Commission Chairman Archie Warner asked, "All utilities to remain in the easement?" Pung answered, "Yes." He also told the commission a requirement to have every house placed by a licensed surveyor or engineering firm has been added. Duane commissioner. Gunnink, moved approval; Walter Bujak. commissioner and township trustee, supported the motion and it carried unanimously. The most complex matter of the evening was a public hearing on a rezoning request by Donald Eerdmans to rezone properly he owns from Agricultural to Light Industrial (1-1) while contin­ uing to maintain his home on the property. The rezoning would allow him to move his business, Innovative Incorporated, into Caledonia from its present location in Grandville. As he explained his pro­ posal, his property is on the edge of a master-planned industrial zone permitting light manufacturing, assem­ bly, and warehousing. He would split the 18 acres he owns into his house and industrial. He noted that the property immediately to the east of his is owned by the Hersee Corporation and that there is a well-developed tree line. The area has water and sewer and 440-volt power. "All of my property is sur­ rounded by light industrial," he concluded. Paul Emerson pointed out that he owns several acres and has plans but has not yet applied. A horse farm is also next to Emerson and his property is north of a bloc owned by Ron Andronaco. Eunice Jenkins, a residen­ tial neighbor, asked, "What is his plan? How far to the front? The impact on the res­ idences?" • Wi to her, Warner responded saying, "You won't know that until a site plan is sub­ mitted." Ric Parent, planning com­ missioner, observed, "Light industrial doesn't allow manufacturing except by special use. I’m concerned that you don’t get the carl before the horse. 1-2 might suit your needs better than I1." Commissioner Walter Bujak joined in, asking about driveway access to the home: "Down the road, are we going to create an easement for access to the home?" Warner, again. again, "We’d consider that under site plan review." David Zylstra, township manager and planner, observed, The easement matters only if he sells the property." Eerdmans interjected. "I've granted two easements to myself. Leilani Van Laar asked. Where does the easement you mentioned go?" Parent moved that a rec­ ommendation for approval go to the Township Board; Mike Kelly, planning com­ missioner, supported the motion, and it carried unani­ mously. The ILB Hunt Club had 06631253 Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W.M-179 Hwy. Summer Semester 2006 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu The KCC Fehsenfeld Summer Term begins May 15th with most classes starting the first week of June. Advising Hours THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL! 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Wilcox answered that he would. Warner asked, "Do you have the master deed?" M "In process," process. replied Wilcox. Kelly asked, "Don’t we sidewalks? require Lighting?" Van Laar demurred, say­ Sidewalk ing, "Sidewalk would detract" Wilcox added, "The road is wide enough; lighting would detract." Bujak asked, "Location of w wells and septic systems. Warner responded, It’s provided in the site plan." He moved reCommend to approval of the proposed Buck Lake Woods develop­ ment; VanLaar supported the motion and it carried unani­ mously. In its final action of the evening, the board accepted a declaration from Southbelt Associates for Phase 2 of the Southbelt Industrial Park. According to the document. Southbelt Associates and Fifth Third Bank, Western »!• Michigan, impose covenants and restrictions on the plat. An Architectural Control Committee is established by Southbelt Associates; the committee has the final word on all development at the site except that township zoning ordinances and the require­ ments of the Kent County Drain Commission always prevail. Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission taking care of business belatedly by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Presentations last week by a citizens group and by the Caledonia Business Association of a revised master plan reveal the extent to which their views diverge. Work on the revision of the township’s master plan for land use (the General Development Plan for Land Use) has been proceeding for the past six months. Though citizen groups were urged to become active in the process from the very beginning, it is only recently they have begun to partici­ pate in any significant num­ ber. Meanwhile, the Business Association has been an active participant from the very beginning, often s|•It. nsoring appearances of experts on planning and negotiating solutions to plan­ ning issues. Lynn Gouge, 7205 Snow Road, speaking for the citi­ told zens group, told the Caledonia Township Planning Commission May 15 the group favors changing the master plan along the area to the west of M-37. East of M-37 would remain Rural Preservation in their scenario. The Thornapple River corridor would become rural preservation. She noted a park in the area would be helpful. The southwest corner of the township abuts a medium­ density area. Fred Heileman, 7975 Broadmoor, referring to his property on the west side of M-37, said, "It is no longer fit for residential living. From 76th Street to the sec­ tion line, there isn’t a soul who doesn’t want it to become commercial. Traffic back-ups — we can’t get out of our driveways. I strongly suggest making the area commercial; rural preserva­ tion north of 68th Street." Duke Gray, representing the CBA, said the town was developing because of its attractive fundamentals: •II location on a transportation corridor, access to an airport, good schools, and environ­ mental beauty. Its attractive­ ness creates preservation issues. He suggested higher resi­ dential densities near M-37 with an allowance for com­ mercial activity. That is, cre­ ate commercial overlays at the east-west crossroads and north-south intersections. In short, create neighborhood stores. Water and sewer utilities be should be maximized. Private water and sewer sys­ tems should also be consid­ ered. (Note: Private water and sewer systems should not be confused with individual wells and septic systems; they are corporate entities regulated by the State of Michigan generally under a franchise system. Generally such entities are permitted only when public systems are not available.) A desire for flexibility is the keynote of association's plan. According to Gray, five "dual-use" corridors already exist: 68th Street and M-37, 68th and Whitneyville Road, M-37 and 100th Street, M-37 and 84th, and 84th and Whitneyville Road. He propoised using a lay­ ered approach to allowing retail between 92nd and 100th Streets on the east side of M-37, resulting in less density moving back from M-37. This approach, he said, "Reduces sprawl, avoids two-, four-, and eight­ acre parcels, and enhances flexibility." Planning Commission Chairman Archie Warner led off the commissioners' com­ ment period, asking, "Leapfrogging?" Dar Vander Ark, CBA member, explained, "Clarify it on overlay. There would be standards and conditions. Allows flexibility to sur­ rounding area." Planning Commissioner Duane Gunnink added, "I think they are referring to what we call ‘neighborhood commercial'.” Planning Commissioner Mike Kelly asked, "Are you proposing commercial all the way down to the town line?" Warner inquired, "How would you get out of a busi­ ness? (His question referred to Heileman’s remark about the difficulty of getting out of driveways on M-37.) Gunnink responded, "Service road and connected parking lots." Walter Bujak, planning commissioner and township trustee, remarked, "Only areas of increased develop­ ment are M-37. What about east and west?" He contin­ ued, "Four of five commer­ cial zones have water and sewer." Gray said, Do private systems." Caledonia Township Manager-Planner David Zylstra asked for public comment. Michael O'Krangley, 7955 Broadmoor, said he had trouble renting his house because of its location on M37. He supports making the area commercial. Tom Apol said he had worked on the map before. "What is your definition of he rural preservation?" asked. Gouge answered, "Minimum two-acre lots and setbacks." Apol again: "When we worked on it, rural preserva­ tion meant farm land. We need to know the terms and their meanings." Warner commented. "Only farmers can save farms." Bujak rejoined the discus­ sion. "I have a comment on degrading zoning — take the master plan and change by zoning. We have done it already. Compare the zoning and master plan maps. We have taken land with higher density in 2000 and put it back into lower density. The northeast part of the town­ ship is currently medium." Warner asked Zylstra for an update •II on the community survey. Zylstra responded that 800 of 1,892 had been returned and 650 have been tabulated. "It was a lengthy and complex survey and I hope to have final results for the commission and to share with the board by the next meeting." Ric Parent, planning com­ missioner, remarked, "I dis­ agree with Apol. Changed terminology — farmers can save farms. Farms may not be there, but open space and larger lots will be." Warner thanked those attending and said that the commission would take into consideration their com­ ments. & I ■& ■ I [«1 Eiais rt & 11 irhr •1' wii« » . w. •tofcsWI MU ^ki Estate 1^* J ■M's it,B ft r I [V h I �I The Sun and News, Middleville. May 23. 2006' Page 3 RV storage ordinance, '< SS JV- Sty’ll ■ V' A.1 I I Si Ws | • Mi; 'tSft Un.. t * Ks k *k* tfckj ■. (life t tht- 1 nW), I Oh ® i’ll iitnt * ”‘h i ■■ s'.i£feai) fatal a3Binti X Mobfe.) •' rW * nznl jbe ■ianttri aid cxacMt fa i si':mnikah '.tawiii; b 1 OskM Tilton: IOsi mraikir riix ssjiotesrjjjgjgtlllJ- liffltEi phfe! »w * ai ' O llj ilM ’ 1 n» J i®' esjisitt ihs ttlju-iM .J .las’ SS’l J’..' SLw’l . (ill l" J *. V*' ,i|l-!' ■** X by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A light agenda meant a speedy Caledonia Township Board meeting last Wednesday night, but that didn’t mean it was quiet. An application for a fire­ works display and the town­ ship’s ordinance on parking and storage of R Vs and boats supplied plenty of impetus for lively discussion. Robert Grant, a Jasonville Farms resident who recently bought a boat, said he received a letter from the township indicating that parking or storing the boat on his driveway was a viola­ tion of the local ordinance. He said he wants driveway parking allowed in R-2 (medium density residential) zoning during the period when the boat or RV is in use. He recommended the summer months. "The township can set the dates, he said. Grant went on to say there are several RVs and boats in Jasonville Farms. "If you have to store it someplace else, you won't use it as much. We’re trying to help support the econo­ my," he maintained. Don Koopmans, trustee, asked Grant, "Have you got­ ten a ticket?" Supervisor Township fireworks liven up Caledonia Twp. debates Caledonia fire chief) feels there is no fire hazard. I dis­ agree,” Fritz added. ‘ It is a political football.” Another board member said, 'Signatures wouldn't make a difference.’" •B of Don Helder, a neighbor Perkins, said, "We thorough­ ly enjoyed the fireworks dis­ play. We had friends over. It’s a celebration time. I want this approved. Sue Bothwell, a Buck Lake resident, said, We thoroughly enjoyed a display on Buck Lake. We had a pic­ nic. Please keep considering each individual request." Perkins joined the discus­ sion saying, "I thank the board for looking at the per­ mit. 1 do this professionally. I make sure nearby neigh­ bors know about •B it." Koopmans said, "I thor­ oughly enjoy the fireworks. Safety precautions are taken by the applicant." He moved approval of the permit; Jennifer Christian, township clerk, supported the motion. The motion car­ ried. Harrison, in opening the board discussion period before the vote, said, "We don’t have regulations. He has insurance in the amount of $1 million. I agree that any fire-fighting expenses should be charged to the applicant. There is an issue of appropriateness — not in higher density areas." Richard Robertson, treas­ urer, said, "I have discomfort with it. Is a high school grad­ uation appropriate? He did were hospitalized with non­ one for his daughter's 16th life threatening injuries. birthday... put the board on The school bus had 15 notice. Look at it as some­ occupants, the driver, 13 pre­ thing that could become an school passengers and a issue in the future. Too much teacher. They were not ambiguity." injured in the crash, which Trustee Walter Bujak occurred at approximately commented. "I agree with 2:34 p.m. Dick (Robertson); it is a Alcohol was not a con­ legal application in the state. tributing factor in the acci­ We won't be able to look at dent, which remains under it on a case-by-case basis as investigation by troopers township grows." from the Michigan State Harrison announced the Police Hastings Post. board had received a request Troopers were assisted at from and Kalamazoo the scene by Thornapple Comstock townships for several support in the suit being and Fire/EMS bystanders, many of whom brought by the Michigan were fellow high school stu- Townships Association dents of the driver of the against the Michigan Taurus. of Department Quality Environmental (DEQ). As part of the Phase II, storm water utility, the department is requiring townships to apply for an annual permit at a cost of ; $1,000. Bryan Harrison explained that the setbacks in the Jasonville Farms residential development don’t provide room for parking. (Jasonville Farms is the result of a con­ sent agreement.) In a conversation after the meeting, Grant made it clear he planned to canvass all R1, R-2, and R-3 zoningu dis­ tricts to collect signatures on a petition to place the issue on the ballot under the provi­ sions allowing for a local ref­ erendum. An application for a per­ mit by Jim Perkins for a fire­ works display to celebrate his daughter’s graduation from high school became the avenue for a wide-ranging discussion of the pros and cons of fireworks, the ways in which Caledonians cele­ brate landmark events, and the impact of growth and increasing density on cus­ toms. Warren Fritz, 10321 River Shore, during the public comment period, stated his opposition to residential fire­ works. He observed there had been residential fire­ works twice last year. He said, "The concussion rattled the windows. Smoke sets off the smoke alarms. Children are awakened. "I live in an oak forest. Bennett (Brian Bennett. fl Teens suffer injuries in car-school bus crash by .Ion Gambee S/tf# Writer No serious injuries were reported in a Middleville accident Wednesday, May 17, when a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old female was struck broadside by a Thornapple Kellogg School bus shortly after school let out for the day. The 1999 Ford Taurus was northbound at the intersec­ tion of Bender Road and Main Street in Middleville and had stopped at the inter­ section. The Taurus then pro­ ceeded through the intersec­ tion and was struck by the west-bound school bus. Four passengers in the Taurus, three 15-year-old girls and a 14-year-old girl. funds could be used: he will look over the documents. Harrison moved approval of up to S2,500 for the well repair. The motion carried unanimously. During the final board comment period prior to adjournment. Harrison said that nominations for the hometown hero were need­ ed. He also noted that $80,000 is available from the Michigan Department of Transportation for the traffic light at 100th Street. Crossroads of Caledonia will be notified of its commit­ ment of $50,000 for the light; their commitment is a requirement of the existing judgment. He consent thought it might be possible •B the light could be installed this year. Robertson said he had Harrison said, "We don't have a storm water utility, Kalamazoo and Comstock are asking for support for their suit, which would have precedent value for us. I rec­ ommend that we send them $1,000." He continued, W e are preparing the application for the permit, but I have a feel­ ing it won't have a check attached to it." Robertson asked. "Where does it (the $1,000) come from?" Harrison responded, "The general legal budget. It could be refunded." Robertson drew laughter as he quipped. "Legal fees and refunds don't seem to me to go together." He moved approval of the $1,000 to support the law­ suit; Bujak supported the motion and it carried. Christian explained her addition to the agenda, the well at the Alaska Cemetery, old section, has stopped working. Buer Well Drilling has submitted an estimate of $2,500 to replace the sub­ mersible pump and a clogged well-screen. "Memorial Day is coming and there is no water," she said. Harrison asked Robertson about the various cemetery trusts. Robertson said there was money in them but the language of the trust docu­ ments determined how the •• 3 :■ .U the attended the week-long meeting of the Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association and had received specific information on vari­ ous issues such as tax incre­ ment financing and the industrial facilities tax exemption. Koopmans, commenting on the discussion of the fire­ works application, said he supported the right of indi­ viduals to try to set the board to change its position, but the application was legitimate. 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Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ........................................Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFARER^ Peace Church COMMUNITY A Place For YOU! CHURCH *2$ Finding the Way Together! SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS 8:30AM Traditional • 11:00AM Contemporary 6:00PM Evening Gathering Sunday School @ 9:45AM (All Ages) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org WHITNEYVILLE * •w Bible church nzee u 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) <7 "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" the 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Ret1. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . f Make .Sunday fr* TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS - Cornerstone Church 1 1850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 ............... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Alto, Ml 49302 A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages....................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship.............................................6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Office: (616) 891-7910 . .............................. 11:00 a.m. 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Lakeside Community Church 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church +V ................................. 9:45 a.m. Wjje (Bib Wirne jFFletfjobistt <2Dfjurrfj Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Service Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.........................11:00 a.m. Contemporary, Practical, Casual RRESBY Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 11 A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim Good Shepherd Lutheran Church BRIGHTSIDE Sunday, May 28 — 1664 N. M-37 Highway Word of Life Clubs................................................... 6:45p.m. I A// walks, One faith St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Middleville Wesleyan Church FIRST BAPTIST - 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: HI P.M. Evening Prayer 6:00 Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/ondrewmatt ia/uix - .in - a. 55 Whitneyville Avenue Rq nm nzzj •891- •IO. The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord •• Sunday School.............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................ 10:30 a.m. ............................ 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Family Supper .......... ............................ 5:45 p.m. ............................ 6:30 p.m. Awana & Youth Group . rvi Wed. Midweek Prayer & le Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys. Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 �— The Sun and News. Middleville. May 23. 2006/ Page 5 Kiwanis Club offers car seat inspections ■ r UA '*■ € Hr : * ■ < ■ «• k-J - • r• • ■ * -- - TH Ip * I It Dangerous in tersec tion *? V . 6 i? I "Njm < This intersection at the corner of West Main Street and Bender Road was the scene of an accident last week between a school bus and a car driven by a 16 year old high school student. The driver and passengers in the car were injured. No one on the school bus including the 15 pre schoolers, teacher and driver were hurt. A - S Cl a taiiiK r A/ •VMili M I P TK senior wins artist award at Hope College Rachel Whitney, a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School this year has been awarded a Distinguished Artist Award in Art by Hope College. The award is given to stu­ dents who have demonstrat- ed excellent ability in the area of fine arts. Whitney will receive a $2,500 tuition scholarship renewable through her senior year. Whitney also received a Scholarship Presidential College. Hope from The Caledonia Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Safe Kids Car Seat Project Friday. June 23. The free car seal inspec­ tion will be held at Premier Travel and Cruise, located at 7105 Broadmoor Ave., from I0 a.m. until 2 p.m. Appointments are necessary for the inspection and will last for approximately a half hour each. Three appointments will be available for each time slot. For any car seat that does not meet the inspection, the Kiwanis Club will replace the car seat free of charge. Space is limited, so anyone interested in the inspection is encouraged to schedule their appointment early. To schedule an appoint­ ment, call 616-391-7233. For any additional questions or information, call Melanie Salamone at 616-443-7627. Donald Stauffer Benjamin Kribs to celebrate 90th birthday Correction: Call anytime for Middleville Marketplace has notified the Sun and Sun & News News that Spartan Stores have nothing to do with the classified ads receipt tape project which k U IK «> HttftiJl —* . I BIBLE CHIB Ij n. I • j rtf * * i firX^ Rachel Whitney It? . . -J 9 DeKok open house I nidi '■4$ The free lunch was hot and fresh as Dekok Realty cel­ ebrated its second anniversary in downtown Middleville. cd» ill'1'' .w , ■1^ this year have an average grade point average of 3.95, an average ACT composite score of 31. and have an average SAT combined score of 1291. The Presidential Scholars will receive between $6,500 and $14,000 tuition scholarships renewable through their sen­ ior year. Whitney is the daughter of Whitney Debbie Whilnev of Middleville. Hair & Tanning Salon Donald Stauffer will cele­ brate his 90th birthday on May 27th. Cards may be sent to: Donald F. Stauffer. 507 St Grand Rapids Middleville, Ml 49333. Presidential Scholars are selected in recognition of broad academic achievement with superior academic records, as well as demon­ strated __ leadership abilities. 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Katheen was a member of Quimby United Methodist Church, was a homemaker. She devoted her life to her family and grandchildren and had the biggest heart. She would give the shirt off her back. She enjoyed doing crafts, garage saleing, writ­ ing letters, and talking on the phone. Helen K. Gray ALTO - Helen K. Gray, Caldwell of Georgia, Sharon (Doug) Elam of Middleville, aged 72. of Alto, passed Judy (Bill) McMaster of away on Monday. May 15. Wayland, and Brenda (Juan) 2006. She was preceded in death Gonzalez of Grand Rapids: one brother, Michael (Beth) by her husband, Harry. She is survived by her McNee of Middleville: and children, Michael. Patrick. many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Clarence and Kathleen McNee and a niece. Amber Webb. Hattie CALEDONIA Funeral services were held (Lettinga) Seif, age 1 02, of Thursday, May 18, at the Caledonia went to be with Beeler Funeral Home. the Lord on Saturday. May Middleville. Rev. Kenneth 20, 2006. Vaught officiating. She was preceded in death Interment at Mt. Hope by husband, John: her Cemetery, Middleville. daughters and their hus ­ Memorial contributions bands, Wilma and Ronald may be made to the Gaskins and Alice and Jim American Diabetes Langkamp, and Thelma Seif. Association or those who She is survived by her son, wish may make memorial John (Joyce) Seif of contributions to the family to Caledonia; 1 8 grandchildren; assist with expenses. 43 great grandchildren; 21 Arrangements by Beeler great great great grandchilFuneral Home, Middleville. Daniel (Sue); grandchildren, Adam, Sara, Korin; sisters. Martha, Mary *, brother. Jim. Memorial visitation for Helen was held Sunday at Matthysse-Kuiperthe DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. The family requests memorial contributions to a Hospice organization of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com Hattie (Lettinga) Seif She is survived by her hus­ band. Mark S. Curtis; two daughter. Julie Ann Foster of Middleville Carrie and Foster (Bill) Drew of Middleville; two grandchil­ dren, Adrian Guy Foster and Jazmine Jean Marie Burd; five sisters, Nancy Andrews and fiance Lamont Topp of Hastings, Susan (Robert) Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E Main St.. Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. family The requests memorial contributions be made to Dutton Christian School. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. dren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Seif was bom in the Netherlands and came to the United States at the age of six. She was a talented artist and has a painting in the Hall of Fame in Washington. D.C. Funeral services for Mrs. Seif will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake Road, SE with Rev. Richard J. Miller offici­ ating. Interment in Dutton Alto’s Karate Kid sweeps cancer benefit tourney A Goodyear in 1998 after 40 DuPont; five grandchildren, years in Ohio, Illinois and Jay and Bradley DuPont, Michigan. Sean, Ryan and Amy He graduated from the Karpowicz; five step-chil­ University of Louisville in dren, Linda, Jeff and Scott 1958 where he played bas­ Bartell, Laura Coolman and by Kelly LloydI ketball with the team who ’ Kathleen Lantzer; also step­ Staff Writer won the NIT in 1956. grandchildren, Lindsay, Alto’s 11-year-old swept He and 14 team members Bradley, Danielle and her division for the second and families just celebrated Stephanie Bartell, Hannah year in a row in the fourth his 50th anniversary of the Lantzer, Lindsay, Kevin and annual “Take A Kick At NIT Championship in Craig Coolman. Cancer" open karate tourna­ February of this year at U of Gerald was a loving hus­ ment hosted by the White L. band, father, grandfather and Lake Karate Club in He is also survived by two friend to many. He will be Whitehall. brothers, Reggie and Donald missed. The fund-raising event is Funeral services for held in honor of those who Gerald were held Friday, have lost their battle with May 19, 2006 at the cancer, benefiting the Saturday Hours! Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf American Cancer Society. ^Professional Services! Funeral Home (Caledonia), Moore did her part to Great Product Selections! 616 E. Main St. take a kick at cancer" again In lieu of flowers, memori­ this year. Moore, who cur­ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com al contributions may be rently holds the U.S. made to the American National Title in Filipino Cancer Association. Martial Arts and is an offi­ Condolences may be sent cial member of the U.S. 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 online at www.mkdfuneral- National Team, took first home.com Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Scott R. 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The Caledonia band “Strike” will have its spring concert June 10 at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. Tickets for the concert are $10 per adult and $5 per stu­ dent. The idea of Strike began in the fall of 1997 when an aspiring music educator, Don Raaymakers, assembled six of his private lesson students to form a percussion ensem­ ble. At first, the students bor­ rowed some instruments to play a few solos and some ensemble pieces. The group’s first concert was only 30 minutes long. At that time, they had remained nameless. After the ensemble became a non­ profit group, Raaymakers' teacher, Robert Hohner, dubbed the group Strike. Raaymakers was a mem­ ber of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble and Strike modeled after Hohner's group. Strike con­ sists of a chamber group that performs classical and con­ temporary percussion pieces ranging from three to 20 per­ cussionists. Additionally, Strike plays steel band and jazz music, as well as some Stomp-like selections. Strike is now 45 members strong and boasts the new addition of a middle school percussion ensemble out of MiniCaledonia called Strike.” Strike Percussion Ensemble has performed for the Percussive Arts Society International Convention as well as the Michigan Day of Percussion. They also have performed for Grand Rapids festivals, Michigan Youth Arts, and have been featured in a number of newspaper and television news pro­ grams; For the June concert ticket information, call 616-4431459. 44 Jenison man believed to be serial flasher by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A 54-year-old Jenison man was arrested May 11 and charged in connection with a series of indecent exposure incidents in the area dating back to 2004. Richard Lee Scholten was arrested by Kent County 1’^’* Sheriff’s Deputy Tyson Moore after he allegedly exposed himself to the staff and patrons of Great Clips Hair Salon in Caledonia. The suspect fled the scene in a blue pickup truck, going north on Cherry Valley Road. 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He said his sexu­ ally deviant behavior was a problem he could not control and admitted needing help. He admitted having this problem for at least 10 years. He said he has exposed him­ self to others in many other communities, cities and townships in Kent and Ottawa counties. He said he would use parking lots near hotel pools, drive-through windows at fast food estab­ lishments and other parking lots near businesses. Scholten was arraigned May 12 in 63-B District Court in Kent County and was freed on a $10,000 cash/surety bond. His pre­ liminary examination is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. YMCA Extreme Fun Club comes to Caledonia The Southeast YMCA has now expanded its Summer Extreme Fun Club to Caledonia. “Around the World" is the theme of this year's program that will teach participants the cultures, games, and activities of the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Africa and America. The program will begin June 12. Participants will go on field trips, learn about fitness and nutrition, increase their self-esteem and social skills, and most importantly... have fun! Participants need to bring a lunch each day. Afternoon snack will be pro­ vided. The program is for children, ages 5 (must have finished kindergarten) through 12. The dates are June 12 to Sept. 1 (Monday-Friday), from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. Cost is YMCA Members: fee may apply. Financial assistance is available to those families who qualify. $135/week or $30/day; Non­ Member $ 145/week or $35/day. A $50 enrollment * On March 28, 2006 with an average oS 75, Amanda Prins bowled a 205 game. 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Middleville, May 23, 2006 r.«* Local students earn degrees from Albion Four local students are among Albion College’s graduating Class of 2006 after commencement cere­ monies May 13 honored nearly 420 students, one of the college's largest classes. Stacey Jenema, a Caledonia High School grad­ uate, received a degree in English education with com­ pletion of requirements for elementary education certifi­ cation. Jenema is the daugh­ ter of Nicholas Jenema and Nancy Jenema of Caledonia. Tiffany Radaz, another Caledonia graduate, received a degree in physical educa­ tion with a minor in health education with completion of requirements for K-12 teacher certification. Radaz • — 4* 4. is the daughter of Richard Radaz and Brenda Radaz of Alto. Denise Robinson, daugh­ ter of John Robinson and Sandra Robinson of Caledonia and a graduate of Caledonia High School, graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Spanish and speech communication. The honor of summa cum laude signifies that Robinson grad­ uated with a grade point average above 3.9 on a 4.0 scale. Lindsay Stephan received a degree in biology. Stephan is the daughter of Daniel Stephan of Alto and Karen Stephan of Alto and is a graduate of Caledonia High School. Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Christian Hearts Caregivers Network PO Box 518 / Caledonia, Michigan 49316-0518 616-826-2440 uni 4 Kris Mann ** Now accepting clients in the Caledonia/Middleville areas for Senior and Adult Homecare! Christian Hearts Caregivers Network ___ pu — Care for the physical and spiritual, staff ordained minsters, registered nurse. II Previous ad! Correction from Touching lives with care Call for personal interview and evaluation. 4^ & n £i___ !j5 IJ 7 w ? * ft V L —w L* L <■ ■ (te. » > Fr F Z fiL -Xs ■ *• * A : •* ’’.J, b J*1 II •r M * I —i — •* j1 V An aerial map showing the proposed location of the bridge crossing the Thornapple River were available to few at the informational meeting. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 06630519 —* •* z! Hearing proposes new bridge crossing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Information about the prospect of a new bridge crossing the Thornapple River and an east-west, allseason road was presented at a second information hearing Saturday, May 20. The two informational meetings allowed representa­ tives with the Barry County Commission, Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township to discuss the his­ tory of bridges and roads, concerns of a possible clo­ sure of a single bridge and other issues. While no public comment was accepted at this meeting, almost 100 people attending the two information sessions were able to view aerial pho­ tos of the alternative loca­ tions and meet with repre­ sentatives. The summary of the ses­ sion presented the conclu­ sion that the proposed Finkbeiner and Crane roads project is the only feasible alternative. It will provide a second crossing, desirable separation between major intersections, traffic reduction on Main Street and the creation of an “all season" east-west route to connect to existing highways. One preliminary public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, June I, in the auditorium at Thornapple Kellogg High School. A sec­ ond preliminary hearing will be held Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m., also at the high school. For information about these hearings call the Barry County road commission at 269-945-3449. Once there are more for­ mal plans, formal public hearings will be set. 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O'Brien plays to attend Grand Valley State University this fall to study education with plans to teach mathematics in the future. • Laura Danielson, daugh­ ter of Mike and Mary Danielson, has a 4.051 GPA. During her school years she participated in the marching band, wind ensem­ ble, jazz band, and full orchestra. During her musi­ cal years, Danielson was president and section leader. She was also the school’s newspaper editor, captain of the bowling team, golf team and was involved with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony, Students Against Decisions, Destructive National Honor Society, Girl Scouts, the church youth ticipating in the National Honor Society. Zourdos has been involved in her church’s youth group; participating in various mission trips. She also enjoys scuba diving. Zourdos plans to attend the Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, where she will study marine sciences. • Kendra O’Brien, daugh­ ter of Eric and Alice O’Brien, has a 4.069 GPA. She has been the class sec­ retary for three years and a student council member for four years, being the council secretary this past year. O’Brien played basketball for three years and volleyball for two years and participat­ ed in the mentor program during her junior year. She has also been involved in her group. Danielson plans to attend Central Michigan University, where she will double major in communica­ tions and music. • Laura Shank, daughter of Paul and Pam Shank, has a 4.046 GPA. In addition to playing the bagpipes, Shank was also involved in band and choir. She participated in the high school theater, lacrosse, soc­ cer and National Honor Society. Shank will attend Adrian College to study interior design, pre-architexture and theater. • Ashley Conens, daughter of Vince and Linda Conens, has a 4.012 GPA. Conens participated in the high school theater, Drama Club and National Honor Society. In the fall, she will attend Grand Valley State University with the goal of achieving a doctor's degree in physical therapy, special­ izing in hydrotherapy. • Bethany Bethany Schiefla, daughter of Dale and Lee Schiefla, has a 3.98 GPA. During her high school years, Schiefla enjoyed singing, acting, and skiing. She plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College for a year and then transfer to a larger university. Her major is undecided. • Kelly Cavanaugh, daughter of Connie and Peter Cavanaugh, has achieved a 3.988 GPA and is the senior class president. Besides her involvement on the student council, she was involved with the National Honor Society, mentor program, tutor, and the varsity soccer team. Cavanaugh plans to attend the University of Michigan to study pre-medicine. • Hillary Frazier, daughter of Curtis and Jenny Frazier, has earned a 3.988 GPA. She has caption of the var­ sity dance team, played on the varsity soccer team, and the West Michigan Fire Premier Soccer team. Besides playing the bag­ pipes, Frazier was also involved with the National Honor Society, mentor pro­ gram, and a member of the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. Frazier will attend the University of Michigan to study business. has been on the soccer and tennis teams. He also assist­ ed the Thornapple Kellogg Science Olympiad team compete at the state level. He will be attending the University of Michigan to study atmospheric and space sciences. • Katie VanderWood is the daughter of Susan and Larry VanderWood. Her grade point average is 4.2882. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for 3 years. She has been a member of student council for two years. She was treas­ urer of her class in 10th grade and this year she served as vice president. She has been a member of the marching and symphonic bands for three years and is first chair clarinet. She was on the volleyball and tennis teams for all four years. She is a charter mem­ ber of the Rotary’s Interact service team. She has been the group's treasurer and is co-president this year. She volunteers at Camp Manitou-Lin at the YMCA's Spirit Farms therapeutic rid­ ing program. She has com­ pleted at job shadowing pro­ gram at the Thornapple in Clinic Veterinary Middleville. She will attend the Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs School in the fall. Her major will be in vet­ erinary medicine with minors in business and Spanish. Middleville Top 10, continued from page 1 I fit® I** 1 rn Wl * masa aakk ilub mb 115 •1 ft* 1 1R • Scott Charles Blood is the son of Steve and Joyce Blood. He has a grade point average of 4.1414. He is a member of the National Honor Society and was on the varsity soccer team this year. He was on the football team as a junior and wrestled for TK in ninth, 10th and 11th grades. He has been an active participant on the track team all four of his high school years. He plans to attend the University of Michigan for chemical engineering. • Kelly Lynn Funk is the daughter of Craig and Judy Funk. Her grade point aver­ age is 4.1724. She is a member of the golf team and is active with the youth group at her church. She plays the piano and is a member of the National Honor Society. She will attend the Grand Valley State University Honors College. Right now she is undecided about her major, but her interests include research psychology and photography. • Kersta Gustafson is the daughter of Karl and Terry Gustafson. She is president of the class of 2006 and has a grade point average of 4.3135, She has been on the varsi­ ty track and cross country teams for all four years at TK. She was also a member of the volleyball team for three years. She served on student council for four years and has been on the National Honor Society for three has attended and helped with soccer camp. years. She plans to attend Grand Gustafson will attend the University of Michigan’s • Valley State University to College of Literature, pursue a degree in secondary Science and the Arts in the education with a major in fall. She has not yet decided math and a minor in biology. • Kyla Sisson is the on a major. • Nicholas Heidt is the daughter of Jennifer Smith son of Matthew Heidt and and Christoph Sisson. Her Therese Burns. His grade grade point average is 4.23. She has acted in school point average is 4.2226. He is a member of the plays and musicals. She is in track team and has complet­ her 14th year of studying ed many independent study piano. She teaches piano as classes during his high well. She is a member of the jazz and symphonic bands. school career. He will be attending the She is a member of the of National Honor Society and University National Ireland in Galway. He plans has completed many volunto study languages and lin- teer projects. attend She plans to guistics. • Jessica Ann Johnson is Aquinas College for a degree the daughter of Kenneth and in special education. • Michael Texter is the Candace Johnson. She has a grade point average of son of John and Tracy Texter. His grade point aver­ 4.1180. During her high school age is 4.1837. He is a member of the career, she has played on the tennis, volleyball and soccer National Honor Society. He teams. She is a member of the jazz band and the National Honors Society. LShe will attend Grand Valley State University to prepare for a career as a physical therapist. • Stacy Lynn Roberts is the daughter of Ken and Sandra Roberts. Her grade point average is 4.1514. She is a member of the National Honor Society. 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Um.ted-t.me offerat M ie—,ee may app^pet ,,ne 0Hers are subiact ,0 lhe A,Hel Terms *Condrt,ons ,or V4I I Communications Services available at any Alltel store or alltel.com. 02648609 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006 Scot boys league track champs; Middleville girls are runners-up Thomas Spitzley hands the baton to Tom Fifer in the middle of the Scots’ winning 1600-meter relay. 1 Rebecca Winchester (right) hands the baton to Chaney Robinson for the last leg of the record-setting 1600 relay performance. by David T. Young Editor The Caledonia boys’ track team won its second straight O-K Gold Conference track championship last Tuesday by capturing first place in the league meet at Wayland. Middleville claimed the runner-up slot in the final * girls' track standings by tak­ ing a solid second in the con­ ference meet. Coach Kevin Remenap’s boys’ squad returned to their glory days under the watchful eyes of retired coach John Soderman Monday and Tuesday at Wayland, amassing 164 points, far ahead of runner-up Hamilton's 94 and Wayland’s 80 The Middleville boys finished seventh with 27 points, Coach Tammy Benjamin’s Trojans were the only team besides O-K Gold champ South Christian to » im nuns *t Andrew Roy 11 i. GWuxite of Kdftujg Itewptaw 4 Doug & Heafy Troy Hughes rI I G^wdiude nf Tluv’uuippCe Ke££ogg Sok of Tern a Hugk^ Rebekah Raymond * ‘jj KdTogg Daugkte’t of Biuik & Kog RngwW Graduate Corey Rayner fell 1 G*uuWe of fakauud Higk Sckwf Daugktei of BiIok & Pahidn Paynei • J X 1351 N. M-43Hwy,, Hastings, Ml 269-945-9554 77503236 I | I ftp. BL Graphics <T I I t JV i f Rebecca Winchester cruises to victory in the 800meter run. * i * I ♦ ■ > - ■> score more than 100 points in the two-day competition. South had 159.75 points, Middleville had 108.75 and Caledonia 79 for the top three places. The Fighting Scot boys claimed firsts in the 3200meterand 1600-meter relays, swept the first three places in the high jump, Ken Echtinaw won both the discus and the shot put and Luke Taylor and Justin Kucharczyk flipped flopped in the two places in the open 1600- and 3200meter races. Echtinaw threw the discus 164 feet, 1 inch and hurled the shot 53-4. Scot teammate Thomas Spitzley took sec­ ond in the shot at 48-5 and Justin VanderVennen was fourth in the discus at 12911. Kucharczyk won the 1600 with a time of 4:37.6 and Taylor was second in 4:39.1. The roles were reversed later in the day Tuesday in the 3200, when Taylor ran it in 10:09.9 and Kucharczyk checked in with a 10:14.5. Caledonia's Brian Wilder, Thomas Spitzley, Tom Fifer Andrew and Schaibly hooked up to win the 1600meter relay in 3:30.6. Kucharczyk, Joel Green, Taylor and Wilder combined efforts in the 3200 relay to win in 8:23.03. Drew Portenga was first in the high jump in 6-2 and teammates Spitzley and Jake Taylor went 6-0 to take sec­ ond and third. Adam Follett went 5-10 to tie for fourth. Spitzley and Echtinaw were third and fourth in the long Dillon jump; Thompkins and Mike Gless took third and sixth, respectively, in the pole vault; Andrew Schaibly was fourth and Tom Fifer fifth in the 400 meters; Steve Vetting was fourth in the 300 inter- mediate hurdles, and Joel Green fifth in the 800. The Middleville girls, 1/ l‘ Kayla Wilson finished second in the 1 -meter high hurdles, behind South Christian’s Jessica Roodvoets’ record setting performance. 4 Chaney Robinson makes her last kick in the 1600 relay, which set a league record. hampered by injuries all spring, had lost two dual meets earlier in the season, one to South Christian and the other to Hamilton by one point. However, the Hawkeyes settled for fourth place in the league meet to allow the Trojans to stake their claim to the runner-up spot. It was a big day for senior Chaney Robinson and junior Rebecca Winchester. Robinson sprinted into uncharted waters in the open 400-meter run with a confer­ ence and school record time of 58.5 seconds. Teammate Kersta Gustafson was huge in a supporting role, taking third and breaking the 60second barrier with a time of 59.4. Robinson, Gustafson, dis­ tance ace Rebecca Winchester and Emma Ordway combined efforts to set a new school and 1600meter relay record with a time of 4:01.5. Benjamin scratched Winchester's entry into the open 3200 in order to give the TK girls a better chance to set the mark. Winchester ran a terrific 5:07.9 in the open 1600 meters to beat some of the best Division II competition in the state. She crossed the finish imp ahead of line Jessica Wayland's Armstrong, Lori and Kelsey Burgess of South Christian and Kendra Ross and Andrea Schedlebauer of Caledonia, all solid contenders in this regionals Friday’s to Continued next page ?! fete (Tits nta tf ft if uif I lilt 41®^ ft. Utt § i” *■ x SIS SS �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006/ •Il Page 13 ■■■ * II. ^5 Justin Kucharczyk crosses the finish line first in the 1600 meters, with teammate Luke Taylor taking second, Their places flip-flopped in the 3200. second clocking, fifth in the long jump and he was third in the 200 with a time of 23.2 seconds. The 800-meter relay team was fifth, Travis Farris was sixth in the discus, Mike r | U W. 11 I rl i] Thomas Spitzley was third in the long jump at 19-7. Rhoby was fifth in the 100meter high hurdles and fifth in the 300-meter hurdles, and the 400-meter relay team and 1600-meter relay group both were sixth. ■. * Call 269-945-9554 News ads for Sun ••A at J _1 kt 24 Hours a Day k | ■■ 7 Days a Week X —Kfl"^ ■U Leslie Curtis strains to get a little more distance in the long jump, but she failed to place. • ■r teno^l fl J ixii Si' i e •or gI fl Danielle Rosenberg eddes Hamilton and Byron Center anchors in the last leg of the 800-meter relay. At * 4 i I 1^ F V I* <■ 42 < / t V ARRS r p SIH it z. the 3200-meter relay team, From previous page sixth; Rosenberg, fifth in the 100-meter high hurdles, advance to the state meet. Ross was fifth and fourth in the pole vault and Schedlebauer sixth in the fourth in the 200; Robinson 1600 and Ross finished thrid fourth in the 100 and third in the 200; and the 400-meter in the 3200. with relay team, fourth, Winchester also defeated Lori Burgess by almost four Nicole Raymond, Flaska, seconds in the open 800 by VanderMeer and Ordway. points Scoring for recording a fine time of were Kayla 2:21.6. Schedlebauer was Caledonia Wilson, third in the high hur­ third in 227.7. Gustafson also had an out­ dles and second in the lows, standing day for the Trojans. and fifth in the long jump; She took first in the pole Maddie Zych and Cari vault with a leap of 9-0 and Butcher, fifth and sixth, hooked up with Ordway, respectively, in the open Ashley VanderMeer and 400; Michelle Butcher, sixth Danielle Rosenberg to win in the 300 low hurdles; the 800-meter relay in Stephanie Rossman, fourth, fourth in the 3200; the 16001:47.8. Also scoring points for meter relay team of Zych, Cari Butcher, Schedlebauer were Middleville Erica and Wilson, third; Leslie Peschel, fourth in the shot Curtis, second in the shot put with a toss of 36-4 1/2; and tied for second with Tatjana Krouse and Imari Kylia Slagter in the high Engstrom, third and fifth, jump; Amber Cook, sixth in respectively, in the discus at the pole vault; the 3200 relay 100-8 and 97-1; Jessica team of Ross, Kendal Grant, Flaska, fourth in the long and Rossman jump at 15-8; Alesha Ward, second in Schedlebauer, sixth in the high jump at 4-8; 9:52.37; and the 400 relay quartet of Stephanie Marsman, Michelle Butcher, and Watson Bailey Stephanie Packer, fifth. Middleville did not claim an individual or relay league championship in the boys’ competition over the two days. Troy Rock was the heavi­ est scorer for Middleville boys, taking second in the 400-meter run with a 51.1- -,-~w ■ 1 ■ ■ - **Your One Stop Water Store Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters 30 Years Experience Drinking Water Systems Servicing All Makes & Models PURIFIED DRINKING WATER DURACUBE SALT 5-Gallons 50-Lbs. $E95 $ 75 "fl Only Only Best Price, Quality, Service I im VJF WATER CONDITIONING —— Ken Echtinaw won the discus with an impressive toss of 164-1 and he took first in the shot put. __ ‘ ‘ -"■ -____ ». _________ _______________ - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 in �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues ‘Chip-and-seal’ road repairs create, don’t solve problems To the editor: In the May 9 edition of the Sun and News, I was suprised to come across an article stating that the Kent County Road Commission was going to repair many of our roadways using the “chip-and-seal” application rather than costlier asphalt. As many of my Caledonia neighbors are aware, the Glen Valley neighborhood had many negative issues to deal with in regards to the chip-and-seal process that was used there last year. Most of these issues have centered around loose stone in yards, tar tracked into homes and onto floors and carpets. I also grew up in the village and have been through this “road repair” in the past. On most county roads, this will not be a prob­ lem. as there are few if any residence close enough to the road for those problems to arise. ut I am an avid bicycler, and for me avid is “as much as possible” with two young boys and other physical activities I enjoy. I have experienced first hand the difficulties and dangers that the chip-and-seal process TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 commencing at 7:Q0 PM at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to consider: 1. Lake front set back requirements for John Scholton’s dwelling located at 616 Arhana Crest Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Township Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be received from any interested persons at the address of the Township Hall up to and including the date of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon a five day written notice to the Township Clerk or by call- ing her at (269) 795-9091. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above listed item. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 9 cm Robert L. Lippert, Zoning Administrator 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-9091 brings to bicycles, motorcy­ clists, and yes even automo­ biles. While biking in the Barlow Lake area last sum­ mer in Barry County, I unknowingly came across a long stretch of road that had recently been chip-andsealed. My first problem was Students in Beth Bauer’s fifth grade class at Page Elementary School have had a just being able to stay fascination with soil this year. They have written letters and collected soil from sites upright on my bike. With very narrow tires, one small across the United States. This year’s class had a little help from an unexpected stone can present its own source this year. dangers, let alone thousands all together. In order to be able to bike and not have to walk the next mile, I had to stay in the tracks of cars. This means I was farther in the road than comfort would allow, but it was necessary. As I struggled, an automo­ bile passed me. This was a rural road so the car had room enough to pass on the far side of the road. I can’t r* count, using both hands and feet, the number of innocent­ ly kicked-up stones that pro­ ceeded to pelt me all over. Immediately following the meteor shower was the stone dust that blinded me and made for difficult breathing, none of which was the fault of the motorist. My point is this: County roads are important for many ► — uses. In neighborhoods and ’T‘ villages, they are a place where families ride bikes, This display shows some of the places from which the class collected soil and letrollerblade, push strollers ters about the soil. The collection includes soil from Calgary, Canada from beneath and generally play. iOn the flags at the Olympic venue. busier and faster county roads, it is predominantly automobile traffic, but let us igp-,-. E fl not forget the motorcycles and most importantly to me, I the bicycles and family ■ ’r ’•K. activities. Chip-and-seal road repairs generally bring j the enjoyment and uses of I * t the roads to a minimum and . -V K I * j restrict any use of these roads to autos and trucks. I hope in the future the road commission puts more emphasis on the quality of life that is deminished with chip-and-seal, and maybe [ spend their money, I mean our money, more efficiently by repairing roads with Synopsis Irving Township asphalt that actually need Regular Meeting repairing. May 10, 2006 II As I walk around my All board members present. H 1 neighborhood, guess what... Several guests present. Fire, Commissioners, Ceme­ it'3 Glen Valley, I think out r—---tery and Library reports given. loud, "Boy if they ever do Treasurer’s report placed on *** this down my section of file. road, we may have to move Approved bills to be paid for . — $5,698.77. soon." And I don't want that Approved resolution for Willow to happen. Marsh Drain Maintenance. Kevin Tafelsky, ■■ I Heard report on Green Gables. Caledonia Appointed George London as 06631311 f a PLANNING COMMISSION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 168 of 1959, as amended (the Township Planning Act), notice is hereby given that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 15, 2006, 7:05 p.m., for the purpose of consider­ ing a new Land Use Plan for the Township. The public hearing will be held at the Township Hall, located at 284 N. Briggs Road. Road Middleville, MI 49333. The public hearing will be held to present the proposed Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map to the public. These documents have been prepared to guide the future development and redevelopment of the Township. All citizens are invited to the hearing where public comment will be solicited and encouraged. 9 Li I Hl I.V I |lr i-i I ’l Page students get down and dirty with soil fascination I IRVING TOWNSHIP 7] Supervisor. The proposed Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map are available State Rep. Gary Newell pre­ for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business sented proclamation to Kathee Pierce for all her hard work for the hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon) until the public hearing. Written comments concerning the proposed plan or map may be submitted to the Township Clerk at the above location prior to the hearing. The Township complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide assistance to any person requesting Iassistance consistent with the specifications of the Act. Requests for such assistance must be made to the Clerk. Jan Lippert Township Clerk 06631466 Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 219-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 township residents. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Decima brought soil from more than 53 coun­ tries to share with the class. She lives in Texas but has close friends in the area who connected her to the class. Attested to by: 01540325 George London, Supervisor CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes > The minutes for the May 3. 2006 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which was approved on May 17th. Meding 17th, is posted at the Township iHall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. •------------- 06631581 i 4 �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006/ Page 15 Walldorff Bistro and Brewpub expected to offer 40 new jobs 11 'i ■x%. > J /I 'J h i plans to hold a job fair in the and spirits. The hard feature by Shawna Hubbarth difference of our product offer­ near future. Staff Writer “We hope to make our inten­ ing will be the creation of The new Walldorff Bistro and Brewpub under construc­ tions clear so new hires feel meals from raw ingredients. tion downtown will soon be comfortable with what they are The menu will be delivered seeking to fill roughly 40 new signing up for. We are looking from scratch. We will not be positions throughout the organ­ for people who truly seek an serving prepackaged food opportunity. to express them­ product here. This feature ization. With much of the structural selves in an environment where requires a significant commit­ reconstruction complete and a creative contribution is valued ment on the part of the kitchen full liquor license obtained and supported. Our culture is and support staff." Mike said through the appli­ from the state, the brewpub based on delivering first and positions itself for operational foremost and engaging human cation process he is open to readiness, said co-owner and experience for the organization. pursuing employees in non tra­ Only then can we really per­ ditional ways. chef Mike Bamaart. “The people are only as Susan Bamaart, wife and co­ form on our promise to our ood as the systems they work owner. said, “The Nugent team audience, the guest." Mike said construction on within and the systems are (Nugent Builders Inc) is mak­ ing excellent progress with the the brewpub and bistro, located devised and operated by the building and our focus is shift- at the northeast corner of State people. Creativity has difficulty ing toward the human factor of and Jefferson streets, is on blossoming in flawed systems, 1 am seeking to deliver a platthe • organization. We are schedule. Eric Ykema, of Nugent form, a stage, where our people preparing for the interview Builders, said. “Our crew is are allowed to perform quite litprocess now," she said. The Walldorff. as the name very talented and diligent. We erally beyond the expectations suggests, is to be a bistro and are hopeful that completion they arrive here with. Proving brewpub but even more. The will be reached for an early this difference in a concrete and building’s third story ballroom summer opening. We have visible way to our guests will will have banquet/event capac- been, and continue to be very be our function." A Waldorff website is up Thornapple Kellogg Middle School teacher Matt Mollica tells principal Jon ity, seating up to 225, with the pleased to be a part of this projand running to help facilitate Washburn of his offer to pay $100 to keep from having his head shaved. 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Caledonia entered action this week with a 6-3-1 league mark, trailing only South Christian and Thornapple Kellogg in the conference. The Scots traveled to Hamilton last Wednesday for a conference match-up with the Hawkeyes, and came home having won a 4-0 vic­ tory. Play was back and forth for several minutes as the teams settled in. In the twelfth minute Jenna Bigger and Morgan Warner worked to win a ball in Hamilton ter­ ritory. Morgan placed a shot just past the reach of the Hamilton keeper. Nine minutes later, Chelsea Denton found Brandi Victory who made a nice turn and finish for a 2-0 Caledonia lead. In the twen­ ty-ninth minute Kelly Cavanaugh finished a strong carry from midfield to make it 3-0 at the half. The second half got off to a strong start with Warner, Victory, Bigger, Cavanaugh and Lindsey Marks working a number of combinations that showed great promise. Maddie Zych teamed up with Cavanaugh, and Cavanaugh's second goal made it 4-0. 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Ross and Wilson, who will be teammates once again on the Cornerstone University track and field team have qualified for the June 3 Division 2 state track and field finals. Wilson is also looking into being a part of the Cornerstone Women’s Volleyball program. ° Van Velsen and the Velsen and Fighting Scot varsity softball team and Victory and the Caledonia varsity soccer team district are getting ready reaoy for iur uibiiiui tournaments, which begin next week in Middleville. % 6V VW * U I I \l L I | F Van Velsen will take her bat and her glove with her to Grand Rapids Community College next fall, while Victory has signed on for a scholarship at Grand Valley State University to play soccer. Victory is excited to step up to the next level of play, even though she’s been look­ ing for the top competition for quite some time. She is a member of the Michigan Hawks team this year, and spent three years with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) team which was coached by GVSU's Dave Dilanni. That's one of the main reasons she chose GVSU. “ I have a lot of respect for him,” Victory said of Dilanni. “I like him as a coach. The college has just an excellent soccer program, Academically, it's a really good school too.” A few of her old teammates from the Hawks play for the Lakers as well. On GVSU GVSU'ss women women'ss soccer website, Dilanni states that, of the uicu, “Brandi uianui is one m hardest workers that I've come across during my time -^5 < >41 y*. Rain washed away what was starting to be the Trojan varsity girls' softball team’s best performance of the week, last week. TK suffered an 8-1 defeat in game one of a double header with South Christian last Wednesday. The two teams were locked in a onerun game, South 2 - TK 1, when the second game was called in the fourth inning because of rain. The two teams will finally finish off the last contest of the O-K Gold Conference season this Tuesday in Middleville. TK pitcher Ashley Lewis had a fine performance in j FJ pJ I I yd / 3 ®a - EX— 3s Six Caledonia seniors (front from left) Tyler Corson, Max Larson, (back) Kayla Wilson, Brandi Victory, Sarah VanVelsen, and Kendra Ross announced plans or signed National Letters of Intent last Monday to participate in college athletics after their graduation from Caledonia High School this spring. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at the college level. She has a unique love of the game that drives her to succeed on the field.” Joining Victory in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will be Larson, who signed on to play football at Saginaw Valley State University next fall. Corson, a basketball team­ mate of Larson's, has made plans to join the Olivet College Men’s Basketball program. TK and South set to finish 2nd game today game one, allowing just three Sailor hits. That didn’t how­ ever stop South Christian from scoring runs. TK's offense did manage to get its bats on the ball often. The Trojans outhit the Sailors in the game, smack­ ing eight hits of their own. The biggest one of the game was an RBI single by Samantha Miller, who drove in teammate Samantha Smith for TK’s lone run. Last Monday, the Trojans suffered a 10-0 loss to the league champions from Wayland. The Wildcats’ Melissa Willison pitched an almost perfect game, allowing one % 19 walk in facing Middleville Trojans in six innings. Willison struck out 12 batters in cruising to the victory. TK's Meagan Bishop struck out seven Wayland batters, and allowed only four hits, but walks and untimely errors spelled the doom for the Lady Trojans softball squad. TK visits Grand Rapids Christian on Wednesday, and then is off until the start of next week's Division 2 dis­ trict tournament which the Trojans are hosting in Middleville. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn Have Printing Need? Graphics 1351 N. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Finishing in or near the top ten in the O-K Gold Conference girls’ golf stand­ ings is nothing new to jun­ Sara iors Leatherman, Carolyn Schaner, and Caitlin Chamberlin. Leading their teams is still a bit new. “There’s more pressure for you to play better, because you’re the head of your team and they expect you to do well. It drives you to do better,” said Chamberlin. Leatherman and Schaner led the Scots to their third Caledonia’s varsity girls’ golf coach Gus Wagner and his team members (from left) consecutive O-K Gold Conference championship, Carolyn Schaner, Britni Gregory, Sara Leatherman, Amy Russo, Valerie Chase and finishing with the top two Brittany Gibbons celebrate the team’s third consecutive O-K Gold Conference cham­ scores of the day, an 81 and pionship. Tuesday afternoon at The Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) an 82. Freshman teammate Britni Gregory placed third son, the Fighting Scots need­ freshman, and you usually the conference season. with an 84. ed to place first or second to can’t expect a freshman to do “Sara started slow this Chamberlin had the best earn the conference title out­ what she has done,” said year, but she’s a Leatherman score not by a Fighting Scot, right. Caledonia head coach Gus so I wasn't worried a bit. an 88. Hamilton's Cassie “Our biggest thing coming Wagner. They kind of find a way to Sneller was the only other in this year was, I knew we Leatherman came in to the get the ball in the hole,” said golfer under 90, rounding were going to have two very tournament as the Fighting Wagner. out the top five with an 89. good golfers coming back. Scots number three, based on South Christian was sec­ After a solid regular sea- Carolyn and Sara. Britni is a average over the course of ond with a 387, followed by BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call... (269) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by ...3" * HL 06630786 Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street Middleville Hamilton 394, TK 400. Hastings 415, and Wayland 463. Caledonia's fourth score was a 111, by Brittany Gibbons. “They’re closing the gap (between themselves and the team’s top three players),” said Wagner of his fourth, fifth, and sixth golfers. “The last couple weeks our team has been playing pretty good. We were getting a littie more confidence on the course. They were a little more relaxed out there. It’s easier going when you’re not so up tight.” That’s something Wagner hasn t had to worry about with his top players. • "I usually just go out there and try and have fun,” said Leatherman, echoing state­ ments made by her teammate Thornapple Kellogg junior Caitlin Chamberlin watches her drive fly off the tenth tee Tuesday afternoon at The Meadows. Chamberlin had the fourth best score on the day, an 88. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Schaner. Leatherman fired a 42 on the front nine and a 39 on the back, using a solid short game to take the top spot at the tournament. Dryer weather the second half of the afternoon helped most of the players improve as the day went on. Schaner fired a 42 on the front and a 40 on the back, while Chamberlin shot a 50 on the first nine then cut that down to a 38 on the second. Erin Fluke shaved off seven strokes, firing a 51 on the front and 44 on the back n; nine. l€ It started off really rough,” said Chamberlin. “It was really wet out. You hit everything thick and the ball wasn't rolling at all. It was typical Michigan weather, Behind Chamberlin for TK, Rachel Harris fired a 100, and Kelly Funk and Macy Chamberlin added 106’s. Rounding out the top ten Wayland's Jessica DeWit tied South Christian's Emily Atsma for sixth place at 93, South’s Erin Buerger was eighth with a 94, and Hastings' Erin Fluke and Nikki Meredith tied in ninth place with 95's. Division 2 Regionals Caledonia will be back at The Meadows June 2, for the start of the Division 2 state finals. Thursday at Angels Crossing Golf Course the Fighting Scots finished second in the Division 2 region­ al tournament hosted by Vicksburg. Schaner blew away the competitioni individually, earning medallist honors with a 76. Her score was three strokes better than the second place finisher, Battle Creek Lakeview's Brooke Ruble. Ruble's Lakeview team did edge the Scots out for the top spot as a team, firing a 359. Caledonia scored a 373, and Portage Northern earned the third and final team trip to the state finals with a 386. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those three teams at each regional tournament around the state last week earned a spot in the June 2-3 state finals. Thornapple Kellogg’s Caitlin Chamberlin just missed the cut, finishing with the fifth best individual score away from the top three teams. Chamberlin led TK to its sixth place finish with a 93. Leatherman was second for the Fighting Scots with a 92, while Gregory fired a 99 and Amy Russo a 106. Behind Chamberlin for TK, Heather Hawkins shot a 98, Rachel Harris 108, and Kelly Funk 120. The three individual state qualifiers from Angels Crossing are Wayland’s Jessica DeWit (87), Vicksburg’s Jessica Vanderklok (88), and Gull Lake's Jessie Capron (89). ja»«« ) vmWm Id It?® «S»!' JUfclS! BjW ft hnbki 'I'.iifctfti) Mutt Vitalii Bam' w h Ji * I i A GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 1 A ‘ Call 945-9554 for more information. % �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006/ Page 19 •II Scots rise to top at tight conference tournament 1 •-* ? 5■ »» Irtl LI J The Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis team celebrates its 2006 O-K Gold Conference championship Tuesday afterSouth unnsuan Christian ainieuc athletic complex Miier After cm an undefeated conference regular noon at the tne oouin uuuuiuaicu uuhicichuc i^yuiai season, the Fighting Scots edged South’s Sailors by a point and a half at Tuesday’s conference tournament to earn the title. (Photo by Brett Bremer)________________________________________________ Thornapple Kellogg junior Corey Humphrey (left) inspects his medal for winning the first singles flight at Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference championship tourna­ ment, as teammates Nate Otto and Zach Smith lean in for a closer look. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •w w w • f‘ s, * y MilTl'Ii'T? t • I fr-w Fa "1 ® •11.F » Vf f? a **^*!L2i •x L L I ***BMsj lint isfeii I ’ll Tin ILCTB • jrai1 ■it a I L’ • .2 ii is 0®1 -r ‘ Xi - IH K'_. 1 • 1ss iiOL - J tn i 0^^ IB** 3 I I* "5* £ -fM 1 IB I I • » r Im * ’niZ? * • II1U.I JfiI JL ‘/I llll( i < I t F J a. ■■ /* F ✓ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The space between the top and bottom teams in the O-K Gold boys’ tennis conference shrank a lot this spring. Caledonia, the top team heading into Tuesday's con­ ference tournament, finished on top of the standings by scoring 30 points. South Christian was second with 28.5, and Byron Center third with 22. “The points are much more balanced. Usually the last place team gets two or three points. We got nine. It’s not like the old days when somebody would run away with it,” said Hastings' head coach Rich Pohja. Wayland was fourth with 19.5 points, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 17, Hamilton 14, and Hastings 9. Five different teams won flight championships, including two for the league champion Fighting Scots. Caledonia's Justin Koning Eric defeated Hastings' Treadwell for the fourth sin­ gles championship 6-4, 6-0. “That was big for Justin. He's played doubles for us all along. Moving him to singles was a last minute type of thing before the season, and he pulled out a conference championship,” said Caledonia head coach Mike Wilson. The Fighting Scot fourth doubles team of Scott Pell and Jamie McCarty won three back-to-back set matches, including a 6-4. 16, 6-3 victory over the duo from Byron Center for the championship at their flight. “That’s the nice thing about tennis," said Wilson. “Every single point counts the same. If first singles wins that’s great, sure, but it does­ n’t count any more than the fourth doubles win. Sometimes the kids forget it, and sometimes the fans for­ get it, but wherever you win it's going to be helpful to your team.” The fifth place Trojans had the league’s top player. Junior Corey Humphrey entered the tournament as the second seed at first singles, and topped Caledonia’s Brad Gates in three sets for the championship. “He came in hot and he left hot,” TK head coach Larry Seger said of his first singles player. Gates did provide some big help for the Fighting defeating Scots, South Christian’s number one play­ er, Brad Jansen, in the sec­ ond round of the tournament. Jansen was the top seed at first singles. Gates already had a 6-4, 6-0 win over Byron Center's top player under his belt, while Jansen had a first-round bye. Seger was happy that the first seed went to Jansen instead of Humphrey, Humphrey got to start on the lower half of the bracket, where he scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Wayland’s top player defeated then Hamilton's best 6-3, 6-4. Humphrey topped Gates in straight sets when they met in O-K Gold Conference duals, but Gates picked up his game in the second set Tuesday and forced a threeset contest which Humphrey eventually won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Humphrey said he came into the tournament with the attitude, “go and have a great time. Hit some balls and do what I can do." The Fighting Scots’ top two doubles teams both fin­ ished second, winning threeset matches in the semifinals to reach the championship. At first doubles Mitch Kruizenga and Zach Chapin knocked off Hastings' top doubles team 6-2, 6-1 then defeated Hamilton 7-6-2, 46, 6-4 to get to the final against the top seeded Sailors. Scott Cargill and Eric Van Auken, Caledonia’s second doubles team, was the top seed at its flight. After a bye, they knocked off Wayland 64, 1-6, 7-5, but then fell in Call for classified ads three sets to Byron Center in the title match 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Caledonia’s second sin­ gles player, Jason Wiegand, and the third doubles team of Jason DeMeuse and Ricky Roosien placed third. Thornapple Kellogg won at least one match at every flight, but Humphrey was the only Trojan to reach the finals. Mike Texter at third singles, Cory Jewitt at fourth . singles, and the fourth dou­ bles team of Nate Otto and Ross Barrett all finished fourth for TK by winning their opening round matches. The Trojan season came to an end Friday, at the Division 3 regional tourna­ ment hosted by Allegan. A pair of wins over Wayland were all the Trojans could manage. TK's second doubles team of Zach Smith and Zach Warren scored a 6-3, 6-4 win over the Wildcats in the opening round. The third doubles victory by Ryan McMahon and Kyle Selleck over Wayland came by default, and the TK two some was then topped by the number two seeded team from Holland Christian. Humphrey, Jewitt, and the fourth doubles team of Otto and Barrett all lost tough three-set matches in the first round. “We lost three three-set­ ters on the day, which was a little disappointing." said Seger. “We’d like to pick up one or two of those at least, but at least our kids were competitive and played well.” The host Tigers took the regional championship with 26 points, but Holland Christian (21) and Zeeland West (20) also qualified for the state finals. Caledonia’s season ended Thursday when the Fighting Scots finished in eight place with six points at their Division 2 regional hosted by Jenison. Portage Central took the regional title at Jenison with 27 points, and Jenison was second with 18 to qualify for the state finals. Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACT/ON-Ads! Athlete of the week GoaoLim Caledonia High School Girls’ Golf Fighting Scot junior Carolyn Schaner had two fine outings last week for the Caledonia varsity girls' golf team. 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Caledonia’s girls had 14 state qualifying performances, and TK's had ten. Caledonia’s boys team had eight state qualifying performances. Even with those numbers. « TK’s Emma Ordway takes the baton from teammate Kersta Gustafson, after the first leg of the 800-meter relay Friday evening at Houseman Field. TK won the regional chamPionship in the race with a time of 1 minute 46 seconds. (Photo by Sandy Ponsetto) the point totals put up by the Fighting Scots and Trojans weren’t that close to the South Christian girls and Forest Hills Northern boys. The O-K Gold champion South Christian girls won the meet Friday, with 111 points. Forest Hills Northern was second with 80, followed by TK 72 and Caledonia 54. On the boys’ side Forest Hills Northern piled up 121.5 points for the victory, while second-place Caledonia finished with 82.5. Teed did the math to find out just how tough the regional was. “Put us in any other divi­ sion 2 regional in the state, and we would have scored no fewer than 13 points. In region 13-2 we would have even scored 45 points, in region 17-2 we would have scored 37 points, and in region 18-2 we would have 28 scored Oh points. Well,excuses, thats how high school sports are some­ times." Getting to state isn't all about the competition how­ ever. The top two placers in each event at regionals earn a Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06630423 spot in the state finals, and other participants who meet certain pre-set times and dis­ tances also qualify. The Trojan girls won two regional championships, the 1600-meter relay and the 800-meter relay, and also qualified for state in the 400meter relay. Chaney Robinson, Rebecca Winchester, Kersta Gustafson, Emma and Ordway teamed up to take the 1600-meter relay in 4 minutes 3.59 seconds. Caledonia’s girls were fifth in the event and qualified for the state finals with their per­ formance. Robinson, Gustafson, and Ordway, Danielle Rosenberg took the 800meter relay for the Trojans in 1:46.0. TK's 400-meter relay team qualified with a third place time of 51.78. Leslie Curtis won the Caledonia girls' only region­ al championship, taking the high jump at 5 feet 5 inches, and also qualified for the ——— EO SBOOYSHOP 9 ( / onia , * —*n M p■ fl 1 state finals with a third place * t ft finish in the shot put (36-5.5) and in the discus (117-8). k Curtis was right behind TK’s J 1 • K Erica Peschel in the shot put. ____________ _______________________________ = - ___________________ _____________________________ __ Peschel was second at 36-6. Byron Center's Mary Angell Caledonia’s Tom Fifer takes off on the third leg of the won both throwing events. 1600-meter relay Friday. Fifer and the Scots placed Curtis’ teammate Ashley second in the event, with a time of 3 minutes 31.43 sec­ Nevelle will join her at the onds. (Photo by Sandy Ponsetto) high jump pit at state, clear­ ing the qualifying mark of 5- Winchester was third in the girls' inrows was throws 1. 2:21.63, and Schedlbauer matched by Caledonia's Ken Robinson, Gustafson, and sixth in 2:26.0. Echtinaw on the boys' side. Winchester all placed second While the Trojans were He won the discus with a in individual events. solid in the sprint relays, throw of 170-11 and the shot Gustafson was second in the Caledonia qualified for state put at 53-11. pole vault at 8-6, Robinson in the 1600 and 3200 meter Caledonia's boys had second in the 400 in 58.76 events. The Scots were fifth three regional champi­ seconds, and Winchester in the 1600-meter relay in onships, the other was won second in the 1600 in 4:12.91, and fourth in the by Justin Kucharczyk who 5:10.91. 3200 in 9:44.9. took the 1600 in 4:34.44. Caledonia’s Andrea Kayla Wilson qualified in Teammate Luke Taylor was Schedlbauer and Kendra three individual events for second with a time of Ross didn't score points for Caledonia. She was second 4:36.01. their team in the 1600, but in the long jump at 17-1.5, The Scots also had two earned spots in the state fourth in the 300-meter low teammates qualify for state meet. Ross finished the race hurdles in 47.26. and fourth in the . long jump. Josh in 5:20.05 and Schedlbauer in the 100-meter hurdles in Echtinaw was second in the in 5:23.49. The state qualify15.85. TK ’s TK's Danielle event at 21-6.75 and Thomas ing time in the event is Rosenberg also qualified for Spitzley third at 21-3.5. 5:25.7. Ross and teammate state in the 100 hurdles, Steve Vclting qualified for Stephanie Rossman both coming in on Wilson's heels the Scots in the 110-meter qualified for state in the with a fifth place time of high hurdles with a third 3200-meter run. Ross was 15.95. TK’s Jessica Flaska place time of 15.22, and fifth in 11:34.66 and qualified along with Wilson Caledonia's 1600-meter Rossman sixth in 11:37.45. at the long jump pit, by sail­ relay team earned a spot at Schedlbauer and ing 16-2.5 in a non-placing state with its second place Winchester both qualified effort. time of 3:31.43. for state in the 800. Angell's achievement in I tea! I* I bl I I’ , •» ^fa MM i r fa Oft. icteh 8n 'll ■rtill-li J A® d A1' •! •! ifaj U ffl I £ ri 4 pt TK girls must settle for 2nd in O-K Gold — • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs § • Glass Repair cn £ • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 “IV? meet bv accident" Ed Pawloski Jr .Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com • I I » ‘ ■ I I I Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ soccer team need­ ed Wayland to have had a better day last Wednesday than it had on last Monday. The Trojans topped the Wildcats 5-0 Monday evening, with four different players scoring in the first half for TK. TK held on to its second place position in the O-K Gold Conference with the victory. The Trojans were 8-2 in the conference, with South Christian leading the Gold with a perfect 11 -0 confer­ ence mark heading into Monday’s contest between the two teams. TK needed a win there and some other help to catch the Sailors for the conference lead, but the Wildcats didn’t oblige falling 10-0 to South last week. Wayland managed just one shot in its loss to TK Monday. Trojan keeper Robbi Blain made the save to preserve the shut out for her team. Ashleigh Lund scored twice for TK in the ball game, including the only goal of the second half. Sammy Hauschild and Molly Wilson had one goal and one each, assist Chelsey Strumberger had two assists, and Courtney Smith scored the other Trojan goal. TK closes out the confer­ ence season Wednesday against Hastings. J 11 s i.hi �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006/ Page 21 Golden arms help Caledonia to 0-K Gold crown I I Fighting Scot senior Matt Zylstra fires from the mound The Fighting Scot varsity baseball team gets together to celebrate its 2006 O-K Gold Conference championship after sweeping both games of a double header against Hamilton on Friday afternoon in Caledonia. The Scots ended the conference season with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the second inning of his game one victory over the Hamilton Hawkeyes Friday afternoon in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) <* ■A . * • >• B * it 111 ° » MIslitol wSll .IF I •_ > inn ?4 aliiiiii 4 MI i 1» Bl at lit lite I■ Miai oirtiai Btvoi fiil ,. j,«& $ i« •gi !Slll^h Fighting Scots were 5-0 in O-K Gold Conference action last week, also scoring a pair of victories at Hastings on title. . by Brett Bremer Wednesday afternoon. “It feels great. We had a Sports Editor Zylstra went up against Central Michigan job to do and we got it done," Hamilton ace Matt Dekker, University bound senior said Zylstra, who pitched the who suffered his first defeat pitcher Bryce Morrow was first six innings of game one of the season, in game one supposed to, in the words of Friday, allowing just three Friday. Solid pitching was Caledonia head coach Chad earned runs while striking only part of the story for the Curtis, “drive this bus" for out two. Fighting Scots. Morrow made his fourth the Fighting Scot varsity After falling behind 2-0 in appearance of the season, in baseball team this spring. the first inning, the Injuries have kept Morrow relief with one runner on in Caledonia offense took much out of the driver’s seat much the top of the sixth. A sacri­ of the pressure off its starting bunt moved the of the season, but senior fice pitcher with three runs in the pitcher Matt Zylstra took the Hawkeye runner to second, home half of the third inning wheel and helped steer the then Morrow struck out the and three more in the bottom Fighting Scots to the 2006 next five Hamilton batters to of the fourth to pull in front O-K Gold Conference cham­ end the game. 6-3. ’ “He came in today and pionship. “Our whole team has been Zylstra ran his record to 8- said he was ready to go,” hitting the ball so good. Our 0, as the Fighting Scots took Caledonia first-year head offense has really stepped game one of Friday's double coach Chad Curtis said of up,” said Zylstra. “After the header against the second- Morrow. “He showed some first inning (the pressure) place Hamilton Hawkeyes leadership, and I guess he kind of just went away." 10-5. The Scots then pound­ showed the courage it takes The Fighting Scots pound­ ed out an 18-6 win in game to be a champion." ed out 14 hits. The biggest Zylstra became an ace in two to finish the conference ones were a two-run triple by season with an 11-1 record, the hole for the Fighting Logan Burrows in the bot­ as the conference champs. Scots, also pitching in tom of the fourth, and a Caledonia needed just one Monday's big win over the three-run double by Isaac victory Friday to secure the Byron Center Bulldogs. The h jcfeSS 3 J 111* ’ I lift F I ** £ -1 ’■fa ttiB'i W” 7f.-J - t. ■ r- ■ sr- i ft- ’ ; W" M itB F S' Zu I _ I I A ■5-- sw r-.‘t '• ft- • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be -c - J 'A- T’- j 1 I published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will ——. 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Dan Jennings, Spitzley, Byron Center on Monday, 71. He went all seven innings Kevin Coolman, Dylan Ball, and Nolan Luyk all had extra for the win, allowing only base hits for the Fighting six hits while striking out Scots in the game two win. seven Bulldogs and walking Logan Burrows (4-2) took just one. Offensively the Scots the win from the mound, pitching the first four were led by Chad Burrows with three hits, two runs innings. The Scots kept up their scored and an RBI. Logan winning ways by taking both Burrows had a two-run dougames irom Hastings ble and scored a run. from The Scots jumped out to a Wednesday, 10-0 and 12-2. Rob Hamly pitched a no- quick two-run lead in the hitter in the first game run­ first inning on Logan ning his record to 6-1. He Burrows two-run double, had ten strikeouts and con­ then added two runs in the tributed with two hits at the second and three more in the fifth. plate. The Scots tune-up for dis­ In the second game Aaron Englebert pitched the com­ trict action in Middleville plete game to bring his next week by taking on Lowell this Wednesday and record to 3-0. Spitzley ended up with East Grand Rapids Friday. The Sun & News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. R«' st-. Mulvihill as the Scots padded their lead in the bot­ tom of the sixth. Mulvihill and Logan Burrows both had three RBI in the game. Logan Burrows led the Scots with four hits in the game, and Kirk Weiss, Chad Burrows, and Aaron Englebert had two each. Caledonia got some help from the Hamilton defense in the early going too. The Scots took their first lead in the bottom of the third with the help of two Hawkeye errors, and RBI singles from Logan Burrows and Daniel Spitzley. Hamilton scored a single run in the fourth inning, then two more in the second to prevent game two from end­ ing early. Curtis cleared his bench, as the Scots scored two runs in the second, one in the third, and then explod­ ed for eight in the fourth i A w *■ Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com �I In I Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23. 2006 ■ Caledonia finishes O-K Gold softball season with 7 wins IP. 4 41 mr it V vmca **• J r (* rt**1 »’-J) f fc- I ■ k d I — Ionia to «cal? k* *4 r* IJf Vh nation 1 016-52'7 ■ ■ ‘0080 If \ Spirit Farms Riding Center wins grant Spirit Farms Riding Center of Middleville, part of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, has been announced as a recipient of a $500 grant from the HCR-Manor Care Foundation's volunteer grant program. Patricia Butts, an employee of Heartland Health & Rehabilitation in Ionia and a volunteer at Spirit Farms for the past four years, presented Executive Camp Director Ardith Turpin with the check during a therapeutic riding lesson. The mission of Spirit Farms Riding Center Therapeutic Riding program is to promote riding lessons that emphasize safety and fun, while increasing self-esteem through a positive environ­ ment for special needs riders. Individuals of all ages, dis­ abilities, and conditions can benefit from participating in therapeutic riding programs. Many medical professionals, including the American Physical Therapy Association, recognize the benefits of therapeutic riding. Some of the benefits for indi­ viduals with special physical, mental, or emotional needs include improved motor skills, muscle strengthening, confidence and emotional well being. Heartland Health & Rehabilitation recognizes many of the same goals for their patients. More than 92% of patients using Heartlands Rehabilitation programs show successful outcomes, return­ ing to their active lifestyles. Heartland’s parent corpora­ tion Care HCR-Manor designed the volunteer grant program to give back to the communities where Heartland employees such as Patricia Butts live, care and work. Caledonia physicals to be offered June 7 This year the physical examinations for those wish­ ing to participate in Caledonia High School and Middle School sports during the 2006-07 school year will be administered in the high school boys' and girls' lock­ er rooms on Wednesday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires all students who par­ ticipate in middle or high school athletics to have a physical on file before they participate in sports at any level. To meet the MHSAA requirements for the 20062007 school year, the physi­ cal exam must be adminis­ tered on or after April 15, 2006 and before an athlete tries out for a sport. Again this year, Caledonia Metro Health will administer these physical examinations to all student athletes who are currently in grades six through eleven and plan to participate in sports during the 2006-2007 school year. 1 The cost of the physical will be $15.00. In order to help eliminate long waiting times, athletes are requested to please use the following guide. Athletes with last names beginning with the letters A through M will be taken from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Athletes with last names beginning with N through Z from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Any one not able to attend during their time slot is asked to come between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Physical cards can be picked up at either the Caledonia High School, Duncan Lake Middle School or Kraft Meadows Middle School. Athletes are asked to be sure to bring the card with them, completely filled out on both sides, signed by a parent or guardian, the ath­ lete. and indicating next year's grade. Any questions can be directed to Judy Kaechele in the high school athletic department at 8910211. li $ X' Caledonia first baseman Becca Roerig scoops up a ground ball, before stepping on the bag for the unassited out that ended Hamilton’s time at the plate in the bottom of the third inning of game two Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia's varsity softball team won the final three games of the O-K Gold Conference season, to finish the spring with a winning record in the conference. The Fighting Scots entered Friday's double header with Hamilton with a 5-5 league mark, and swept both games against the Hawkeyes to get to 7-5. Caledonia took game one 5-1. Nicole Cook picked up her seventh with of the season pitching for the Fighting Scots in game one. Holly Denton led the Caledonia offense by going 2-for-3 with a home run and a triple. Britannia Hormel blasted a double for the Scots. Hamilton had ten hits, compared to the Fighting Scots’ seven in the first game, but was only able to push across one run. In the second game Kaylee Kalajainen picked up her sixth win of the season. as her team squeaked out a 10-8 win. Denton was 3-for-5 with two doubles. Sarah VanVelsen went 2-for-4 with a triple. Cook went 3-for-3 with two doubles and five RBI. Caledonia held a 5-0 lead heading into the bottom half of the fourth, before the Hawkeyes began their come­ back bid. The Scots had 15 hits in the second game. The Fighting Scots split their double header at Hastings on Wednesday. After a one-run first game, which the Saxons took 3-2, the Scots beat the Saxons 122 in 5 innings in game two. Hastings committed eight errors that lead to six unearned runs. Cook earned the win for the Fighting Scots, although she didn't have to be perfect with the Scot bats so hot. Kalajainen went 3-for-3 with a double, and VanVelsen 2-for-3 with a AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTIAC MUTO BOOT we meet by accident. Your full service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06630386 - • Hamilton’s catcher hits Caledonia’s Britannia Hormel a little high with the tag, but Hormel is called out at the plate while head coach Tom Kaechele looks on from the third base coach’s box in the second inning of Friday’s game two between the two O-K Gold Conference rivals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) >Vr I ■ • 01 i• I J ;.5u» Asm' I SI*-*’ I 4\ W’ atea Itn»1 tneW * om'H <1 ■ • kJ .1 < 4 Caledonia’s Jillian King breaks off the bag at see­ ond as a pitch gets by the Hamilton catcher in the second inning of game two Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) double of her own. Denton pitched a great game to open the double header, but the Scot bats couldn't get the hit they needed to win the game. Denton lead the Scots offensively going 2-for-4 with a double. Monday night, night. the Caledonia girls fell 7-2 to Byron Center after having a week off to get ready for the Bulldogs when rain damp­ ened the previous weekend. “The week in between games really affected out bats tonight. We couldn't get the key hit we needed to drive in runs. Byron Center hit the ball well tonight and made some good defensive plays on us,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. Caledonia is 17-10 overall this season, and travels to Kelloggsville this Wednesday for one final tune-up before the district tournament in Middleville next week. nAH attach oiiutffci ■ iKkssfii •WilW [■ e % ^3 Tfl N �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006/ Page 23 •II Caledonia Sportsmen’s Club to have June archery shoots The Caledonia Sportsmen’s Club will be host for two outdoor 3-D archery shoots next month on its 30 target 3-D archery range. The shoot planned for Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, is sponsored by 1BO (International Bowhunters Organization). Register by 8:30 a.m. or by 12:30 p.m. for a morning or afternoon shoot. The following weekend's event, Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, is sponsored by the ASA (Archery Association). Shooters’ Registration should occur by 8:30 a.m. or at 12:30 p.m. Participation for both competitions is open to the public. It does not matter whether a participant's inter­ est is oriented toward hunt­ ing or target archery. There is a shooter classifi­ cation that will fit at each of these events whether it’s a compound, recurve or long bow. There are appropriate age and gender groupings as well. Prizes will be awarded for the top shooters in each class. The Caledonia Sportsmen's Club is located one mile south of 100th Street at 10721 Coldwater Ave., Alto, about six miles east of Caledonia and three V. , L ■%(v-'ijiPi & a II.*. 1 1 J I1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: • - > x: I Yw’ni * • SK I ' J K. I »t15, 1 If unicrB ■ IX jacr<:ir^ JISH K i List ■rtrsri I giie All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any any preference, limitation or discrnnidiscrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 6 616-451-2980. 16-451 -2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. & 06572948 I tOUAL HOVWG OPFOHTUMITV ^-1 For Sale Garage Sale Business Services BUNKMATTRESSES, EDS, FUTONS IN CALEDONIA (next to Speedway): Twins $79 each piece; Queen pillowtop set $398; Bunkbeds, wood or metal, waterbed mattresses and heaters; Crossroads Bedding & Furniture 9240 Cherry Valley Ave. (616)891-0700. ___ _ ________________ —— SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mattress set, $175. (517)719-8062 GARAGE SALE: MAY 24th27th Wednesday- Saturday 9am-5pm. Fire pit, air hockey, lots of misc. 8015 Alaska Ave. --------------------------- LARGE GARAGE SALE: boats, motors, fishing tackle, hunting supplies & much more. 1Bluff ____ Drive-Barlow Lake, May 27-29, 9-5. CONSTYLE HOME con­ new STRUCTION: struction, remodeling, roofing, siding, & decks. We do it all. Licensed & insured Tom builder, Tom Beard. (269)795-9131, cell (269)8385937. miles west of Freeport. As always, the club is open to the public for recreational shooting of all types. I The club features two trap fields, two skeet fields, a sporting clays course and a | rifle/pistol range, as well the | 3-D and indoor archery KING SIZE pillow top A ranges. mattress set, new in original A summer 3-D archery wrapper; -------- : includes deluxe league is available to club frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice members beginning in early I $350.(616)366-2709 July. The club's website------------------------STYLE address is www.csc.us.com | TEMPERPEDIC mattress MEMORY foam and the general phone num­ set. Queen size, new, still in ber is (616) 891-1168 ' plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for Summer hours are from 6 to $650. (616)366-2709 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings; 10 a.m. I AMISH HEADSTYLE to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and BOARD and queen pillow top mattress, New, never noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. $275 sell must For more information, call | VP55?' (616)366-2709. Al Potas (616) 698-2051 or email archery@csc.us.com $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ Yankee Springs junior golf clinics set this summer APARTBEDROOM 1 MENT Algonquin Lake, 1st months rent and security deSprings Golf | posit required. Please1 con­ Yankee tact Michelle at (616)293Course will be holding junior 3104 evenings (269)945-0917 golf clinics this summer. These clinics are open to 3 APARTMENT-LARGE boys and girls ages 8-13. BEDROOM: 1 1/2 baths. goiter will will Lovely Each junior iunior eolfer woods/lake. (No receive a 15-minute group dogs please). $600 plus utilit­ instruction on each the put- ies, M-50/I-96 M-50/1-96 Alto area ting green, chippin g green (616)891-1840 and driving range. Once the Big and CALEDONIA mini-instructions are com­ sharp two bedroom apart­ pleted, the golfers will have ment in the country (M-37 an opportunity to apply these and 84th). $595. Very priskills on the golf course. vate, enclosed garage with The dates for the clinics I opener. Broadview Country are June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 Estates. Call John McCleve, 891-2222, Smith-Dia ­ x233. and July 5 and 10. The mond Realty, Caledonia Of­ advanced golfer clinic will be fice. begin at 8:30 a.m. and the beginner golfer clinic will I COZY CEDER LAKE front beuin at 9:15. These clinics I home on« east Gun Lake, sanwill run each day untill 1:30 I dy beach, beautiful sunrise, dock, 1 1/2 baths, 2 beda.m. room, plus an office, newly The cost is $2 for Yankee decorated. Must see! Springs Golf Course mem­ lease and deposit required, bers and $4 for non-mem- no pets, no smoking, $750. bers. (269)207-3211 For more information, call Yankee Springs Golf Course KENTWOOD - $500- moves you in. 3 bedroom, 2 bath at (269) 795-9047. townhome. Air, washer, dry­ $725er hookups. Circle Pine $775/mon th. Townhomes 866-409-9838. www.wmpmonline.com 9 & IVeetad Special! "J I** 11 r 18 Holes & Cart 9 Holes & Cart J14 Clothing 1 i <* J#; Equipment & FootJoy Shoes . . L $2500 s15°° 25% OFF 1O% OFF 27lh Sun.. 28th & Mon. 29th only Valid Sat., __ ...j 18 Holes 9 Holes Recreation Real Estate Automotive ----------- BUILDER CALEDONIA WANTED! Zero down and land contract terms available. 3.95 WOODED ACRES located off 84th St. Caledonia Schools, Beautiful walkout building site! West Michigan Real Estate. (616)897Mobile Homes 0530 TRAILER MILL CIDER pARK. 2Q00 doublewide, 3 HARDY DAM AREA: Easebedroom, 2 bath, lived in on­ ment to back water. 3 bedly - 2 years, $20,000 obo room, 2 bath on 1 acre par ­ (269)795-6069. cel. Must see to appreciate, Household $139,900. Call (231)689-1287. APARTMENT FULL OF |Qp£N HOUSt: SAT eiirniittirf* DAY MAY 27TH 1PM chair, sofa, FUKNUUKt. BEAUTIFUL dining room set, bedroom, 6PM. appliances. Like new condi- STORY ON 1 1/2 ACRES. tion. Cost $3,000. Sell $995. [BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATH °9M_FO^^!XPANSIONJ (1 month old) (517)719-8062 B SURROUNDED STATE LAND. SELLING KING FOUR POST BED WAY BELOW APPRAISAL] with pillow top mattress set, AT $189,900. HAVE PUR­ 2 months old, cost $1,000, CHASED ANOTHER sell $195. (616)318-1974 HOME. (231)744-1932 CAN ALSO BE SEEN BY PRI­ SOFA/LOVESEAT SET: tan, VATE SHOWING mauve. Still in plastic. Never used. Cost $800. Sell $395. Help Wanted (517)719-8062 DRIVER: additional CDL-B Business Services drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service BLEAM oriented person with chaufchauf­ EAVESTROUGHING feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A liSeamless gutter. 50 Colors. Good working envicense. Free Estimates. Since 1959, ronment. (616)248-7729 269-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com Farm FOR SALE 1998 Pontiac Transport Montana Extend­ ed: 92,000 miles, 8 passenger seating, clean, runs. Super $5,000. famyy vehicle, (616)698-6405 CErAm!C TILE & STONE Commercial or Residential new construction or remod­ el. 13 years experience,, in­ sured. Call Rick for your Spring update (616)868-7546. • , Green Frees s16.00 s9.00 Total s32.00 s19.00 (269) 945-2756 1550 N. Broadway (N. M-43) • Hastings, Michigan www.hastingscc.org 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER XL, 29' ALUMI-LITE TRAILER: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior. Beautiful oak kitchen & living room, spacious closets, easy easv & smooth to pull. $8,950 OR with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, white, 4 wheel drive, trailer towing pack­ age, leather, loaded, extra clean. $19,500 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 OUTMERCURY 9.9 BOARD 1986 Short Shaft, runs great, $700, 269-8385934. FOR SALE: 1984 18' Well­ craft outboard boat with trailer, AS IS, NADA value $2'760' asking $2,500 or best offer, call (269)948-4484 or 517-449-7735. Wanted BUYING USED CARS any n up condition u to $1,000. Free pickup.!.(616)890-1553 Estate Sale _____________ I ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ Antiques. tage House (269)795-8717 ____________ Antiques CONCRETE FAIRVIEW CONSTRUCTION: poured walls & flat work Quality ____ workmanship. LicenSd & workmanship. insured. Free competitive ducbble. (269)795-9163 ext. 9758 Lic. #DF410279724 jnsure(j 227. ____________________ bids. (616)893-5403 ---------GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We instaq severa] styles of protecbon for your gutter & downspout system, one for every problem & budget. Before you sien a high hiob priced nricpd contract with the big city firms, get a price from us. We've served this KENTWOOD- $300 moves area since 1959. BLEAM Just North of Middleville on M-37,15 minutes from Gun Lake you in. 1 bdrm apartment. EAVESTROUGHING w I storage, (269)945-0004 carport Air, Now Featuring our New Micro Pub laundry facilities on site, $475/month. In HOME CLEANING: need “Where people meet and friendships grow 866-409-9838 help cleaning your home or Apartment. Home of the 31 Item Soup, Salad & Sundae Bar www.wmpmonline.com help getting ready for a par­ 4 Early Bird Specials only $6.95 Mon. Thurs., 4-6 pm references, ty? Call Diane, APARTTHORN-BARRY (269)795-2336. MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $575. f Please call (269)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. I Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads Middle Villa Inn Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of ot our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. nW. Restaurant Market BUFFALO BIRGIiR 1 in !hf MARKET Try oar NEW Buffalo Jerky & Sausage 1/2 Cart *16.00 *10.00 J** ANTIQUE ALLEGAN MARKET- Sunday, Sunday, May 28th. 400 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 7:30 am to 4:00 pm., HORSE FOR SALE: 9 year located at the fairgrounds in old registered breeding stock AI| Mich. $<00 adm. Paint gelding, 15.2 high, ww w. a 11 eganantiques.com broke to ride, $800. (616)893Child Care 6247 li­ newly CALEDONIA: SPIRIT FARMS RIDING censed daycare in quid CENTER at YMCA Camp neighborhood, mother of 5 needs Manitou-Lin Marntou-Lin Yyour Ul grown children, CPR/first use<^ tac^z & West- ^ide trained, arts & crafts, ^rn^!1 reasonable rates, (616)891- J 2006 Reguto Rota & ! For Rent _ IT'S TIME FOR schools to get quotes on upcoming form & newsletter years _ needs. Call Print Plus 9459105. -----PRINT PLUS- Your printing center for all types of print­ ing. Check us out for a quote HOUSE CLEANING: hard on your print job. Call 945working, dependable. Call 9105. Patty, (616)891-5127. WAYLAND,, GUN LAKE Pets 1984 18' TRAVEL trailer, ANNUAL STREET SALE: Park Drive off Patterson, 1/2 PURE BRED LAB puppy; sleeps 6, Heat and air condimile south of Amoco. May black male, 7 weeks old, $70. tioning, very nice, $2,200 (269)795-7618 obo. Call Case (616)291-1830 26, 27, 9-5. queen mattress Complete sell! Must u sed. never used. sell, (517)719-8062 I Miscellaneous BIG BABY SALE! May 26th, rain date May 27th, 7476 Bouman Drive, Middleville. Pack-N-Plav with changing table and bassinet, Graco open top swing, many more large items, excellent condition, girls clothes NB-21; also John Deere III mower. —“ MONDAY B&B NIGHT... 2 BURRITOS ... $11.95 Plus... Plus Try one of our "New, All-You-Con Eat” Dinner Specials! Tuesday ........................................... All-You*Can Eat SNOW CRAB Wednesday............................ All-You*Can Eat FISH (Alaskan Pollack) Thursday Take M-37 to Caledonia Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11-8pm; Fri. & Sat. 11-9pm. Slop in or call... 616*891*5557Restaurant 616-891-5555Market ............................... AlbYou-Can Eat CHICKEN STRIPS Weekend Dinner Specials 06631503 9740 Cherry Valley $1.95 MICRO BEER PINTr Try Our Famous Slow Roasted PRIME RIB or l/2 lb. Shrimp (p&d) Served Hot or Cold. PLUS on Sundays: 1/2 Baked Chicken. Call on times. | COSMIC BOWLING EVERY FRI. & SAT. 06631125 891-1287 or 795-3640 1 �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 23, 2006 ■ Community’s support restores Middleville Memorial Day events ✓ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row...” These lines from one of the most famous poems writ­ ten in a time of war by Col. John McCrae seem to have even more meaning today. While they were written dur­ ing the battle of Ypres in World War I, the sense of Joss and longing is as fresh and poignant today. For Middleville it is not poppies blowing in Mount Hope Cemetery, but flags marking the graves of veter­ ans. The flags will blow again this year durin( Memorial Day ceremonies Monday, May 29. These are services that almost weren’t, until the local community decided to help continue the Memorial Day tradition. A lack of vol­ unteers almost scuttled this year's service, but since the was announced, people and groups have responded. The Middleville Lions Club is sponsoring the parade. A coalition of other community members has helped organize the parade and the services. The parade will begin forming in the parking lot at McFall Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Monday. It will step off at about 10:30. Veterans living in Carveth Village will be riding in style in the Holly Trolley. Also marching will be Boy Scouts from Troop the 105, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School marching band, local veterans, members of American Legion Post No. 140 and Cooties Pup Tent #14 assisting. There will be a stop at the bridge over the Thornapple River and the parade will end J — - .*9* K 5ac.< ►?*•***•- A i* CL ^.-‘4 X • -a— *4> f ■OS * -• <-V‘ tJ A 1? ■MB .. ■ 1^- + .—— -— <1 E 7 A <*■ — - € II I 1 r MORRIS G WEEKS rfr El t : TEC 5- - * - •' WORLD WAR H t . US ARMY AUC 4 1926 • ’ - DEC 28-T995 _ t » e **■* ♦^^ I — * •I V. 5-". ;77>L • 4B ■— ■ • it* < ■ » X 5». Flags planted at Mount Hope Cemetery blow in honor of those who have served their countries. at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The service will begin there with a flyover at 11 a.m. Organizer John Loftus encourages local groups and organizations to create floats and join the parade. Thanks to the Lions Club, we can have the parade year,"” this year, he said. “Everyone has helped keep this tradition alive.” The flags markin the graves of veterans at Mt. Hope Cemetery are part of the community service per­ formed by eighth-graders at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Mike Halifax, the cemetery's sexton, met with I 15 students and five teach­ ers at the Veteran's Memorial in the cemetery. He explained what it means to veteran's families to have their loved ones' service recognized every It year with a flag on his or her grave. Then he showed students examples of the metal hold­ ers that hold the flags. While the students saved Halifax some time, it was also a learning experience for them. Teacher Rojean Sprague said, “Before all of us were dismissed to walk through the cemetery to place the flags, I read the Gettysburg Address to everyone. It was pretty powerful..." Students were required to fill out a sheet of paper that listed the veteran's name, what war he or she fought in, and what years he or she lived. They also were to note anything they found interest­ ing about the burial plot. Students discovered the grave site of a soldier who was bom in 1849 and was a ' Ja y This Memorial Day services at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville will be graced by flags marking the graves of those who served this country in a time of war. This year eighth graders from the middle school assisted the cemetery’s sexton place the flags. Civil War veteran. The stu­ dents figured out that he would have been between 12 and 16 when he served. Sprague said. “I was per­ sonally moved. It was hum­ bling to look from a hill, at one point, over the whole cemetery and see all these students at different areas bending down to put a flag in, brush off leaves, tell someone ‘ Come over here, you have to see this one.”’ The other half of the eighth grade class also has been doing service in the community in local nursing homes and with other organ­ izations. Visitors, parade watchers and participants are encour­ aged some time at the end of the parade to discover some­ thing about the people buried beneath the flags at the cemetery. 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Wfr, •’ hf^ ■ft h ■ '» ■ » r WI 1! r �1 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY agg 121S CHURCH S3 - V.«M3 W <3051-1893 W < ■ Hastings Public Library 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 •J? ■J I k , <----- 'r • ** r J— ♦ ••J i PRSRT STD US POSTAGE and Ne PAID M 4 STINGS mi 'EfUfiTMQ 7 i * ■■ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 22/May 30, 2006 Caledonia High School graduates celebrate their accomplishments r w The Class of 2006 stood for the acceptance of their high school completion. [l srtl no I ni Sh() loob ivom a ob rH •J Martin Quoting from Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill and posters from his classroom. Replogle to encouraged students drcam, have purpose in life and be passionate. In closing, he told stu­ dents, “the greatest form of respect is to be challenged to do more than we think possi­ ble because it shows that included five foreign exchange students who heard from teacher Nelson Replogle on the need to make a difference as they go out into the world. His father, F. Nelson Replogle, graduated in 1954. While less than a “stellar stu­ dent” he encouraged his son to do his best. This is one of the lessons the TK history teacher tries to pass on to his students. See TK graduation, pg. 8 Cathryn Wilson is Caledonia High School Top Ten student I By Kelly Lloyd Tinuci >11 iW iHtmo bafcD t no!' oirito iW onto £ lirieoq taliO .msb liW 3 btu bwA 2TCOX II MJW jnuoD I ?.&&!□ iniiuO .2IA&Y al todiW b by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Parents and friends filled the gymnasium at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Thursday, May 25 for the graduation of students in the Class of 2006. Originally scheduled for out­ doors, the ceremony was moved indoors due to torna­ do and severe thunderstorm watches. The almost 200 students Staff Writer Caledonia High School Senior Cathryn (Kayla) Wilson was accidentally omitted in a story about the Caledonia High School Top Ten seniors in last week’s edition of the Sun & News. Wilson. Hillary Frazier and Kelly Cavanaugh shared a three way tie for the ninth position in the top 10, giving Caledonia 11 top ten stu­ dents. Wilson, daughter of Bill and Charline Wilson, earned an overall 3.988 Grade Point Average. During her four years of high school, Wilson was involved on the Student Council and as class repre­ sentative where she was the class treasurer this past year. During her junior and senior years. Wilson was in the National Honor Society, and her senior year was historian. In addition to her studies, Wilson is one is Caledonia's greatest athletes. She partici- j Kayla Wilson's achieve­ ments include earning a Top Ten position and many athletic awards. paled on the basketball, vol­ leyball, and track teams where during her senior year, she was chosen as captain on each of the teams. Wilson was a state qualifier in track each of her four years of high school, being chosen Track All-Conference her sopho- " %A i ■.. S' • more, junior and senior years. Last week, Wilson was honored with the four-year the award. academic Michigan High School Scholar Athlete Award, Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete Award, Wendy's High school Heisman Award and Female Athlete of the Year Award, which included a Boosters Award presented by the Caledonia Athletic Boosters. Along with her athletic awards, Wilson was chosen as a recipient of The Caledonia Women’s Club Scholarship Award. Outside of school, Wilson belongs to the Whitneyville Bible Youth Group. attend Wilson will Cornerstone University in the fall, studying in the health field and possibly becoming a physical thera­ pist. Wilson also plans to run on Cornerstone University's track team and participate on the volleyball team. Graduates celebrate the closure of the ceremony. By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Despite the threat of storms and other high schools canceling gradua­ tions, Caledonia High School continued with the plans for an evening the Senior Class of 2006 will long remember. Last Thursday, hundreds of friends and family gath­ ered in the high school gym­ nasium to witness the com­ pletion of high school for 244 Caledonia seniors. The students were joined by administrators and faculty who taught, guided, and mentored the students throughout the past four years, helping to prepare them for their future. The High School Band, under the direction of Gordon Usher, entertained the audience prior to the cer­ emony. As the seniors entered the gymnasium, the band played the processional until all of the seniors appeared. As the seniors l passed by the stands, parents and friends clapped their hands for their favorite sen­ iors and snapped photos. Once the students located See Cal graduation, pg. 20 In This Issue ■ ■■ - Caledonia seniors begin graduation week with Baccalaureate • Alternative Ed grads praised for overcoming obstacles • Late goals lift Trojans into second in the O-K Gold • Scot soccer closes out O-K Gold play with three shut-outs I �r\ V Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 Caledonia seniors begin graduation week with Baccalaureate By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Students in the Caledonia Class of 2006 began their final week as high school students with a Baccalaureate ceremony on Sunday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. The religious ceremony, themed "Follow God’s Plan for Your Life’," gave reas­ surance of G J’ s presence to the students as they begin life on their own. The ceremony surrounded the verse of Proverbs 27:1 which reads, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you don't know what a day may bring forth." • The students joined family members and friends as they listened to speakers and music and sang praise songs. The Caledonia High School Honors Orchestra performed the prelude as the guests entered the sanctuary. Bagpipers players Brittany Jacques and Hillary Frazier followed the orchestra with "Amazing Grace." Welcoming the guests was Kendra O’Brien, who recited the Proverbs verse. She was followed by the congrega­ tion joining the Praise Team to sing "Open the Eyes of My Heart" and "Holy, Holy, Holy." The speaker to first address the seniors and guests was the church’s youth leader Betsy Marvin. She encouraged the students to follow God’s plan and to live for God every day for they will never know which day is their last. She also rec­ ognized that God’s plan for the students can change as they travel through life, including the changes in col- WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? lege studies and careers afterwards. Marvin's Following words, the Caledonia High School Honors Orchestra was joined by the High School Choralaires to per­ form "We Wait for They Loving Kindness, O God." The second speaker to share his thoughts with stu­ dents was their fellow senior Brent VanNamen. He began by thanking his classmates for who they are and saying each of you is awesome." VanNamen acknowledged the different special gifts given to the students from God. He then continued to discuss humility and what it's like to be humbled. He lectured on the what, why, and how to obtain humility. VanNamen told his fellow students, "Don’t let people tell you what you're worth, but let God tell you what you're worth." At the conclusion of his talk, the congregation, again, joined the praise band to sing "God of Wonders." The con­ gregation then prepared to listen to the final speaker, teacher Chad Curtis. the He thanked Baccalaureate organizer, senior Michael Shaner, and the seniors for the opportuni­ ty to share his passion of being a Christian with the students. Curtis explained that as a public school teacher he feels he wears "shackles" around his faith. But at the Baccalaureate, the shackles were released, allowing him to share his faith with the students. He continued to share his appreciation for the opportunities to teach base­ ball, history, and now speak out for Christ. Curtis discussed the cross­ roads of life and the deci­ sions the students will face. 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E< 7^ F I 1. •> ■I I * 'X- — kiL^Wi £3-I > iS. Coot lutiDi Line ■ * Q? M *•A i • • ? < .r**4" ‘ t31 7? V >• h ■’ t *< < k: * rtw. L?r M MP f ;*«z F7%: • T / V/t--tv * ■ A 4i *^7 JI ■ :T-r; * i > . ••<?»? • 2 0 •Aim Fml > - :-vi’J777~ 7 <T 1 -W < I L Jg. HSl ■ Vr-: i si 3* I .1! J - I ■ 1 •u zr*S- ■ . ,J'feiflta r*«=f •T 'rWfr ... r* -I i- ** I- Ii haw ■Aihtf During Mayor Exchange Day on March 24 leaders from PawPaw had the opportunity to ride in the Middleville Village stage­ coach. 1 I "I r i I £ !* 3*‘c ~A.J Alicia Czarnecki. Each stu­ dent received a $25 Vanilla Visa gift card to enjoy. This is just a small way to let the students of Thornapple Kellogg know that others are proud of their of endeavors academic excellence. Students and their parents are encouraged to stop by Thornappie Financial Center and Money Concepts office at 111 S. Broadway. Middleville or call with any questions at The second trimester win­ ners have been announced for A is for Excellence. Four Thornapple Kellogg students are winners. The Middle School is still on the semester relay, therefore, they receive four report cards instead of three. The following names were From TK High drawn: School, David Foster; from the Middle School, Amy Coon and Megan Foote; and from Page Elementary, - V'W-. *■ ' F- Ct I ■8*,. t A Little Piece of Paradise!” r ji Paw Paw visits Middleville teata p hits TiSf*’ •» safe **" * \ \ £ 5 i - i A I w .c I A 1 >5 l*w a* j ■HHF- —A mW -*£?<• I 4? I ’ .< fci f j fl A - ‘vn 1 yir rw4r 1< -}k K- •V* z m _ A A I The key to the village as well as an opportunity to tour the area was all part of the Mayor Exchange Day on May 24. Here vil­ lage presidents Roman Plaszczak and Lon Myers begin the morning visit with the key presentation. i*.-7 I 1 4. . *• K > 7 L £ 1 i $ r <*> r<*z r.^j aW?E v- !r‘ ' r r. v Coming Soon... ____________ £ HASTINGS 4 •Permanent Cosmetics * Migun Massage Bed "little Princess Day AVEDA - REDKEN - DIOXIN -f rl A FULL-SERVICE SALON & DAY SPA •• ir>7 bz ft ^ONTEMPO MlON j 7 k * w co <*> -o co o r ■ ■ J Goodrich www.GQTI.com UALITY 269-945-SHOW THEATERS si Stadium Seating O No passes Downtown Hastings on State St. All Digital Sound "Little Angels" Free drink refills & 25« corn refills S&S Farm Market SHOWTIMES VALID 5/30 - 6/1 O(s)X-MEN: THE LAST STAND © (PG-13) 12:20, 2:30, 4:50. 7:10, 9:20 O®DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) © 12:25, 3:20, 6:15. 9:10 O OVER THE HEDGE (PG) 11:00, 12:55.2:45,4:40, 7:00, 9: O POSEIDON (PG-13) 7:30, 9:40 RV (PG) 11:00. 1:10, 3:15 5^20 616-891-1095 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre I I I and GREENHOUSE w7 20oz.DRINK with $2.50 purchase ot 46oz. bag ol buttery popcorn "'** tn I»al0>Mn0>« EX' AUG 31. KC* fV Ill I I I Favorites! Annual Flats for Instant Color! Beautiful Hanging Baskets & Containers! Veggie Starts including Heirloom Tomatoes & Exotic Peppers LOTS of varieties of perennials including Razzmatazz Caret Lovers & Yellow Peonies! Veggie & Flower Seeds! Fresh Asparagus Yum! Jackson & Perkins Roses Now Carrying Moo-ville Products COUPON ^REE^ / ’ IU ----------./•ALcon. inc With All Your £ r>;nL '<!h I F I ■ I tan on M V i■ 7’;V'4) i is like If X n r • • " a I •> ci •• A s-.. *; I If J ' - .* -V ***;’S‘ / • * 5 • t.rj-: , .j : £ --w^- • ml r FJS!?!’ .1 Y f. V SSS Market J >' • •fe? II ’ 269-795-3387 or 1-800-7953287. Money Concepts Financial Planning Centers are associated with Money Concepts International and Money Concepts Capital Corp., a broker dealer and member of the NASD and SIPC. Together they provide insurance, investment, and financial planning services to thousands of families worldwide. . •• f- .4 *— t-* 06631877 WSAJ /wasrer >___ Located between Middleville & Hastings on M-37 (269) 795-9758 r Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-8; £ Sunday 12-5; Open 9:00-2:00 Memorial Day 1 ■ I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 r CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship.......................................................9:30a.m. Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Fellowship Time ........................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ............................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: f aith Weaver Friends . . .6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Douglas G. ” son. Visitation I BRIGHTSIDE Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.orR ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 “4 Churc h with a caring heart for our community and the world” Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Sunday Worship ............................... 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoA nne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY c M U RC M CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School jit for All Ages................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship....................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) »• Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue A Place of Refuge _______________ Communion________________ Sunday J** u 3 CherryVXlley R R E SB Y I t R I A M Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People z Club for 'Kids' of all a?es 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday Mornint? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Sunday ... 10:00 am Currently meeting at Duncan lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan lake Ave., Caledonia Nuwv dvMIe throughout. fven/one // welcome. II Clint Cozier Pastor: Office: (616) 891-7910 www.cherryvalleypc.org Cornerstone Church 2045 _A 68th iB Shi St SE 698-3170 ‘ newlife U/THfNTfC MODI UN WOttlft WTHFNT1C CHURCH CHURCH FOR. FOR th) Flit MODERN WOULD 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 wtvw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Sunday School . . . 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace X Peace Church A Place For YOU! 9:30 a.m. Blended Service through September 4, 2006 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED I www.CornerChurch. rg I "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday the best Sunday Services 3* 8:30am - Traditional J? fl 11 00am - Contemporary •A 9 45am Bible Studies J)*' and Sunday School Nursery available during services day ofyour week 1 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Office 616-891-8688 jiiifl Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH hl* Hilf itfc ^}i 159 131 st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 to» Mass Times: 1.1 > Saturday.... 4:00 pm Sunday........ 9:30 am THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary; 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. • tiwtsBii 'If!' at Srksi! vj I •• Hiitnifi W M UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES l», M Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service £ Freeport - 175 Cherry .............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m WAYFARER. COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. tostTC -4 kb* 41 ^lii Oitl Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Wf Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org WHITNEYVILLE Bible W I church Oz •X55 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 708 W. Main Street 9:30a, 11:OOa Check out Avenue 2:42/Venue Service at 11:00 am i Make Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church . »-• I • (269) 664-4345 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. 1 1850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass SUNDAY CELEBRATION Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 4 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 St. Francis Episcopal Church Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Community Church Leighton Church Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.or L Ret'. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Phone 795-9030 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday, June 4 - Pentecost Practicalities 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Lakeside Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Saturday Evening Mass 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS J J Wfje (Bib ®Anw dflftetljotHfiit (SEIjurcI) a Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. .............................. 9:45 a.m. ........................... 11:00 a.m. .............................. 6:00 p.m. ............. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. V1 Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Word of Life Clubs..................................................... 6:45p.m. 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. /?ev. 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Service Times: Sunday School.... •r» Sunday School............................................................ 9:45a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Service............ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Youth Group:...... I ’ St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Middleville Wesleyan Church Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................. 6:45p.m. Pastor Dr Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith ■ i A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim t <« The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord fl® ' f'ndfmefont< 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) C TIMES 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11: III A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service;. 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://ww.churchseek.net/church/ondrewmatt Sunday School............ ’............................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 6:00 p.m. Family Supper ............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group................................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ................7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Kart Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 sS & hit �I s - Brinkses to celebrate golden wedding anniversary S, I Ak 1 *1 £. xj. A In si; $ I kF $ *< . Carl and Kay Brinks (Vander Wai) will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 3, 2006, with an open house given in their honor by their children, Dorthy and Carl Reynhout, Darwin and Pam Brinks, Carlton and Ronda Brinks, Carlien and Pat Chesbro and all 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church at 708 W. Main St., Middleville. All family and friends are invited to cel­ ebrate with us from 1:30 to 4 p.m. No gifts, please. Cusacks to celebrate 40 years of marriage me son or jen ano Kumanne Ray of Colorado Springs, Colo., and is majoring in Program of Emphasis in Bill and Ann (Williams) Cusack of Hastings will celebrate 40 years of marriage on June 4, 2006. They have three children: Eric Cusack of Raleigh, North Carolina, Chad (Jennifer) Cusack of Hastings and Molly (Josh) Berg of Middleville; six grandchildren, Riley, Colin, Nolan and Calli of Hastings, and Marissa and Mallory of Middleville. Anyone wishing to congratulate them can send a card to: 702 S. Benton, Hastings, Mich. 49058. 1 Caledonia grad to attend seminary and Harvard Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon fl 1 I ■<at i Hl . r <1* ■• * **•' OB % •u — IHOK.WII Bit CHIB t 7 — - L ■ a Klin J Graduating from Michigan State University as a (TKE) Tau Kappa Epsilon, Nicholas Thaddeus Love has earned a degree of bachelor of sci­ ence, with honors, in the College of Natural Science and Human Biology. Nicholas was accepted into the medical field, but after involving himself with the Campus Crusade for Christ for the past four years and spending the summer of 2005 ministering on Virginia Beach, he had a change of heart. For the next three years, Nicholas will be studying divinity and nurtur­ ing his Faith as a Christian by pursuing his master's this fall in divinity at GordonTheological Conwell Seminary in Boston. Nicholas has also been asked to take part in classes at Harvard University in their master's program in religion. He is a graduate of Caledonia High School. 13 MB ObT c ... > . . w •* •J • r ibfe JJchool ion r-fl School is out and summer is just begininmg. Hooray!!! If you are just finishing Kindergarten to Fifth Grade, • • celebrate with us in the park. We will have games, crafts, come music, Bible stories, lunch, outdoor explorations and more! Come for one day, two days or for all three. 01’’ IP i Surplus food to be distributed The Emergency Food Assistance >Program (TEFAP) has scheduled a food distribution of its Commodity/ for F.E.M.A./U.S.D.A. Thursday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only at Holy Family Catholic Church Hall, 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E., Caledonia. This program distributes USDA surplus food to all eli­ gible households in Kent County. This food is distrib­ uted quarterly (every third month) throughout the coun­ ty and depending on avail­ ability, people may receive frozen or canned meats, canned vegetables and fruits, canned juice(s), dry milk, pudding cups, peanut butter and cereal. To be eligible for this pro­ gram, household income must be at 130 percent of poverty guidelines: (under age 60) Household of 1 = gross annual $12,441 income; Household of 2 = gross annual $16,679 income. Social Security Numbers and verification of a Kent County address are required all households. New applications will be accepted on the date of the distribution. (60 years and older) Household of 1 = gross annual $15,312 income; Household of 2 = gross annual $20,528 income. will be Applications accepted at the Caledonia Site on the date of the food distribution for those not reg­ istered in the program. Please bring boxes, gro­ cery bags and any helpers (if needed) to assist in picking up your food requirements. For more information, please contact Dick Spiegel, Program Administrator at (616) 891-9364. c c — AT § * CM dtj classified ads 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St. Hastings i V~ s 269-948-4921 Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com -JC 2006 £ * A 1 > 1 f°r Wednesday June 14, Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16 A 10 a.m. 1 p.m. ■■ Lakeside Park and Pavillion in Caledonia 0 ski >. a 1 S? X N 5 rf' J" ■■ Mam SUeet The Village of Caledonia 1 o M 5 Lanesrie\ Part) Free admission - free lunch included. Pre-register online at www.cherryvalleypc.org or email to CVPCBBrown@Hotmail.com. Free t-shirts will be provided for those who pre-register by Monday, June 5, or you can register at VBS Sponsored by Cheny Valley Presbyterian Church, currently meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia. T“ O) r- Pastor: Clint Cozier Office: (616) 891-7910 — www.cherwalleypc.org >* •lift* 1742 JS| Gooo aJ Ndghbo* Phaamacy ... . be well and well informed (5? Pharmacy CAI^f When you care enough to send the very best 2006 Ca Special Gifts for Special People... MMYOHBS 79C Pharmacy Care+Hallmark Cards & Gifts Store Hours: 4652 North M-37 Hwy. • Phone 269-795-7936 M-F 9-8 p.m.; Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Located in Middleville next to Market Place Grocery, Closed Sunday & across from Mid Villa Restaurant Holidays �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 J* J ■ *4 * -i - ft rCx - * -* v. . Mildred C. Schuitema .r? rf*’. * ■J ._____ KJ NO: VES. O fMOttt PAPER RECYCLING FUNDRAISER BOO S o' A Ml. s» GLASS METAL. RASDC TRASH - **J | a* PAPER GATOR I- BPV ENVIRONMENTAL 616-281-4502 F 1 | • '* 5 - I''- I I y w -- — * •Mi* -J ’ * ’• -** It*®. • J Paper Gator open 2417 (fl1 During the Village of Middleville Council meeting May 23, members reiterated the need to keep the existing bridge even though there is an effort to bring a new the bridge to cross Thornapple River to the com­ munity. Council also approved resolutions for the revolving fund program and the contract for the water supply systern. The council also approved a suspension of enforcement of the use of garage sale signs because of the upcoming vil­ lage-wide sales on June 9 and 10. However, there are some restrictions and the rules are available through the village office. The next meeting of the village council is Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment A\ New Patients Welcome 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia 06630312 MIDDLEVILLE - Grace E. Walton, age 91, of Middleville, formerly of •It Freeport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Lincoln Meadow Senior Housing surrounded by her family. lit Grace E. Walton was bom on October 5, 1914 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Prank and Minnie (Lechleitner) Bryans. She was raised in Freeport, and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1934. She was married to Ralph Walton on January 4, 1935. She was a homemaker, mother and friend and caregiver. She was employed at Lake Odessa Manufacturing and Baby Bliss in Middleville. •Cl She was a member of the American Legion in Alto. I I Roses YOUR HOME 20 Off L FOR GRADUATION! jcc Get Instant COLOR with JACKSON & PERKINS All sizes & colors available Plants grown by gardeners Q for gardeners... Cfk) WSY ELEGANCE & THE LARGEST SELECTION OF 3 w- » o 2 Lisi \j PERENNIALS IN THE AREA! B w Creekside JUST WEST OF M-37 r I Patio Planters GROWER i tfie r Conie see trig b^utijuf varieties" s 10197 Garbow Rd. • Middleville 269-795-7674 Floral Shop 269-7954)239 HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9-8 —•• - -«►** K J yw- Vr -** « e. ■- Free fresh produce to be given away The Emergency Food Assistance Program's Second Produce Distribution for 2006 will be held Saturday, June 3, starting at 9 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church North Parking Annex, 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E., Caledonia. Some 10,000 pounds of assorted fresh produce product will be made available FREE to all those in need of assistance through Second Harvest Gleaners and Holy Family Christian Services as long as the supply lasts. Please come and bring your shopping bags, boxes and any helpers as needed. The other remaining “First LZ Saturdays” are Aug. 5 and Oct. 7 so please mark your g® calendars and join us! For more information please call: Dick Spiegel at (616) 891TP 9364. LJ !«Sf —4-.' Every Tuesday Senior Citizens Day r 10% OFF all purchases www. creeksidegrowers, com (XYK w . ✓ Jljl J If > * M' 7i ( - IT TV 5 < f r A**A a I \ -i She is survived by five daughters, Deloros (Howard) Kenyon of Hastings, Betty(Clyde) Carr of Hastings, Bonita Cronk of Middleville, Sheryl (Tom) Dillin of Hastings, Darla (Dan) Burghdoff of Freeport •It and one son, Linden (Sherry) Walton of Hastings. Also survived by over 100 grand­ children, great grandchil­ dren, and great great grand­ 0^ ' children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Walton in 1977; son, James L. Walton in 1982; three sis­ ters, and two brothers. In keeping with her wish­ es, cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on June 3, 2006 at the Freeport Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Freeport Community Building. Rev. Douglas Reichenbach offici­ ating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Barry County Hospice at 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 200, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. is*?1* Hl*? It feuillf® 'ElflkiS’E' M 'i Jmu i Famoi I I N T Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” TAX-FREE INCOME IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE | undreds of thousands J.'of families are saving money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their home and V I I <I r* YOURSELF AT RETIREMENT. I I if' 'ta WrS WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED TO SPRUCE UP .. ITj Grace E. Walton Middleville B continues work B on water project Christopher Hier DDS ters-in-law, Jess Schuitema and Byron Center of Katherine Tryc of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Kent Community Hospital and Hospice of Michigan for the wonderful care taken of our mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Chris DeBlaay officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ji The paper recycling bin, Paper Gator, at Peace Church on M-37 is open 24/7. Paper, magazines and cardboard can be placed within but no plastic, glass or trash. Caring Dentistry For Children &. Adults RAPIDS GRAND Mildred C. Schuitema. age 93, of Luther Village. Grand Rapids. formerlv formerly of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday. May 25. 2006 at Spectrum Health Kent Community Campus. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 61 years, her children, Virginia. John and William. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Civils of Wyoming; son. Michael of (Janet) Schuitema Pentwater and Grand Rapids; daughters-in-law, Vergie Schuitema of Wyoming and Carol (Jack) Majeski of Jenison; one sister, Eva Clayton of Stevensville; sis- mobile home protection. 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Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 i V I w » I (269) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269) 795-3935 W--0I06630349 I t — �-r - i The Sun and News. Middleville, May 30. 2006/ Page 7 -V alternative Ed grads praised for overcoming obstacles I A • . - ^5-- .* ■ * * A ==Z — ■. - - I & - 5^- <7-7'. fPV* O’! V « ~ — * w £• fe.Z - - - £ p -* 0*1 by Patricia Johns *- ' •- •'S * ar I ’ A IV '. V I h*s X •^%l\ It 3 I > Lift 3 i whhte* mnin C 7 » * Hhi j k ••“■* i 11 h 4 rc * * * bfc wbattjn toOtfr- i•’ tatah mi cii Mil ttii J.tfcv • skDq .fee- Staff Writer Brian Jacob Bos, Chad Daniel Cutllers and Amber Ranea Fain graduated from the Thornapple Kellogg Alternative High School in a May 24 ceremony. This ceremony had every­ thing from the applause of family and friends to wise words of wisdom and “Pomp and Circumstance.” Education Alternative Director Mari Price wel­ comed the families to the ceremony. School Board President Don Haney and Superintendent Kevin Konarska addressed the stu­ dents. Both encouraged the grad­ uates to keep striving and challenges. overcoming They also urged them to dream and live big and to strive in their community. Haney closed by telling the graduates to “explore, dream and discover.” Konarska spoke to these students as a mentor. “Build on what you have accomplished already,” he told the students. Diplomas were presented by Konarska, Haney and School Board member Scott s Kiel. Also on hand to congratua A *4 Jlate the students were lead Anthony teacher assistant Cornacchione, teacher Elizabeth Hart, social a jar ■ ‘-^r fasM I E T N a§gf|E# ■ 3 -Jt iwit £1 ■ _=> -s J .. . 4 j ? -- --*■ 1 r *^7 * X'i*. V| = ---- R. - - ■ Ml Thornapple Kellogg School superintendent Kevin Konarska talks with alternative high school graduates Brian Bos and Chad Cullers about their plans for the future. Thornapple Kellogg Alternative High School graduates are Brian Jacob Bos, Amber Ranea Fain and Chad Daniel Cullers. Students are off and rolling! ■0^ _____ 135 E. 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I do believe in you and know that you will accomplish great works in the rest of your life if you approach it with pas­ sion, honesty and dedica­ tion." District Superintendent Kevin Konarska told stu­ dents also to strive to do their best in life and to overcome obstacles. Other speakers included student Erin Baragar, who opened the ceremony, senior class president Kersta Gustafson, who gave the senior address and principal Ellen Zack, who noted that this was her final graduation as principal and praised the cert choir. Members of the Board of Education took turns award­ ing diplomas, with one given by Lee Principal Tom Enslen to his daughter Anna Michelle. class for their perseverance, dedication and service. Senior Kara Delille sang a solo during the performance of “A Branch of May” by the combined honors choir and senior members of the con- The symphonic band presented opening music, the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance’’ and recessional music for the event. under the direction of Ray Rickert. F 1 The audience rose as the graduates entered with the Top Ten students in the lead. •5| 4 ■ IS Michelle Nesbitt was one of the many students receiving diplomas on May 25. Board member Kim Selleck receives a hug from his son Kyle during the diploma presentation. i The sign says it all. These were “home” and “visit­ ing” parents. Some students entered arm in arm. * .. - ■ t1 - Vvl J ~ " L—H, *■ — ■■ R^TTi.l . ME ’’F1 _ ... . ■* * I x\ - ■w ir; St * ____ ■■ r- ♦ <• •» 'w > ar £> -A I • • • a r* w r W MM Mm * Tri Senior choir members performed the “Star Spangled Banner. The audience is packed with friends and family. �8K f The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006/ Page 9 1=5 A X. Ar • • •' Af - The real diplomas were waiting after the ceremony. This was a final time for hand­ shakes and congratulations. Seniors enjoy the tradition of moving their tassels Man I GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT! 'i 7 rA (Not available in stores!) * STREAM & LAKE MAP * c t I Jii fl-1 r I• I] 1.11I ■JJ I M ft M11:1 LOST STREAM MAP fl'I PI nil III » i The diploma was presented to student Andrew Michael Roy. if?-. £ Vr J >- - - ;w * s- "T~ I£ -- - I. Tf - . -• - * -K. <Ci * * J -t - L*' ■ i IF K- & ‘ W' fl s I Id I Social Studies teacher Nelson Replogle encouraged i The STREAM & LAKE MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another mapknown to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.” The “Stream Map ot Pennsylvania" was completed in 1965 after a thirtyyear effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible—a map that shows every stream and lake. 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May 30, 2006 Financial Focus Girl Scouts and mothers spend evening scrapbooking Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 «.T IT < *»♦ Buy high and sell low: a formula for failure It's unfortunate, but true: Many people are not particu­ larly successful investors. Why? Part of the reason can be explained in these few words: Fear and greed. How do these two emo­ tions keep investors from making progress toward their goals? Let’s start with greed. Too many people are mes­ merized by ’’hot” stocks those stocks whose prices have risen substantially, often in a relatively short period of time. Instead of being satisfied with their 5 gains. however, investors hang on to their shares, hop­ ing they can wring more and more profits from ever-risin I> prices. But sometimes, rising stock prices are not indica­ tive of high-quality stocks. For proof, just look back a few years, to the late 1990s, when investors poured huge amounts of money into hightech and "dot.com” compa­ nies, many of which had lit­ tle to offer, apart from futur­ istic names and fanciful busi­ ness plans. For a while, the stock prices of these compa­ nies just kept rising. But in early 2000, the technology "bubble" burst, helping usher in a lengthy bear market. Now, let's switch to the other emotion that can harm investors: fear. Above all else, investors fear losing money - no surprise there. This fear often causes them to sell their stocks when the price has fallen, so that they can "cut their losses." In short, t many investors hear this advice: "buy low and sell high" - and then do just the opposite. When to Buy...and When to Sell To avoid "buying high and selling low," it would be helpful to know when a stock is going to reach its peak or valley. But no one can really predict these things - and it's usually a bad idea to try to "time" your sales based on when you think a "high" or "low" is near. Your investment profes­ sional can help you ask the •-< right questions about why a stock is moving up or down. For example, is a stock rising due to "hype," as was largely the case with the technology stocks of the late 1990s? Is its price/eamings ratio (stock price divided by earnings per share) unsustainably high? Or has its price gone up so long that some type of "cor­ rection" is perhaps inevitable? If any of these things are true, you might want to start thinking about the "sell high" part of the equation. On the other end of the spectrum, you'll want to know why a stock's price is fl falling before you "bail out. Are its products or services losing their luster? Does the company belong to an indus­ try in decline? Is it experi­ encing disappointing earn­ ings? Or is it merely the vic­ tim of a "bear” market, which tends to drag down most stocks, even the highquality ones? If this is the case - in other words, if you're considering a high-quality stock whose price has fallen due to a down market or a recession you might actually want to buy more shares, not sell the ones you have. Warren Buffet, perhaps the most famous investor in the world. has made a fortune buying out-of-favor stocks at favor­ able prices. And even if you don’t achieve Buffet-like sta­ tus, you can improve your chances of investment suecess by purchasing good stocks at good prices. Fear and greed. Buy low and sell high. These are suecinct phrases, but they say a lot about investing. Give them some thought. 2006 Edward Jones •i / Girl Scout leaders and daughters enjoy the mother daughter event. In the front row, from left, are Meghan Good, Toria Morris, Hannah Morris, and Brianna H terp; (back row) Tara Good, Tammy Morris and Rose Hoogterp. By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Last week. Girl Scouts from the Cherry Valley neighborhood participated in their annual mother-daughter night which included an evening with a scrapbookin event lead by Rose Hoogterp of Creative Memories, More than 150 mothers and daughters gathered together to sit back and enjoy a well deserved night of scrapbook­ ing, conversations with friends and lots of giggles. The annual event is a chance to thank moms for their hard work and effort in supporting their daughter's involvement in Girl Scouts. According to Girl Scout Leader Tracy Morris, partici­ pants expressed their enjoy­ ment of the evening's event and are looking forward to next year's mother- daughter event. The fun ended with refreshments. I (k(ii MS®5 Church hosts first Vacation Bible School 06631895 At home this summer with time on your hands? Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu Advising Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Put your summer to work by taking a credit class or two at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. You’ll obtain easily transferable college credits* and save substantially on tuition charges as compared to those of 4-year public and private colleges. DON’T DELAY...REGISTER NOW!! Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays) FEHSENFELD CENTER MfcixOGQ ccwMjwnv COLLEGE 1996 '2006 Classes scheduled to start in June include: Start Date: COMM 101 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Comm. 06/05/06 ECE 220 Early childhood Education Topics 06/12/06 ECON 202 Principles of Economics-Micro 06/05/06 ENGL 120 Writing Improvement 06/06/06 ENGL 151 Freshman Comp (I) 06/12/06 ENGL 152 Freshman Comp (II) 06/13/06 HUMA 205 Ethical Dilemmas 06/05/06 MATH 100 Pre-Algebra 06/13/06 0IT160 Applications Software 06/06/06 PSYC 201 Intro to Psychology 06/05/06 SOCI 201 Into to Sociology 06/06/06 Conversational Spanish 06/06/06 SPAN 131 Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church in Caledonia is hosting its first Vacation Bible School: Club Can-Do, Kids Called to Care. It will be held at Caledonia’s Lakeside Park June 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to all chil­ dren from the community to attend any or all three days. Lunch will be provided and the shelter house has been rented in case of inclement weather and for the kitchen and restroom facilities. Club Can-Do will teach children about Can-Do kids in the Bible, ways they can serve God and care for oth­ ers, and how to reach out and show love to others. It will also teach them how they can I) in s /I Invites you to come in and meet. »• Gary Scott, DDS - i Accepting new patients Evening hours available We welcome all ages Call now for an appointment .J & Pr ■i • 11111 ’ sfL • dren will attend regardless of their regular church home,” she said. “They're welcome to attend any of the days they are available, but we would like them to pre-register if possible.” Cherry Valley’s recent Bam and Bake Sale generat­ ed enough funds that each child who attends Club CanDo will be given a T-shirt. Registration forms will be available in an ad in the Sun and News, at the church office, 133 E. Main Street in downtown Caledonia, and on-line at www.cheryvalleypc.org. For additional information contact the church office at (616)891-7910 or go on-line to www.cheryvalleypc.org. Family Dentist of Caledonia * Visit www.macrao.org - >> involve their families and congregations in Can-Do activities. The name for Club CanDo comes from the memory verse ”1 can do all things through Christ who strength­ ens me.” (Philippians 4:13). According to Becky the Brown, church's Christian education director, each day’s events will include a Bible story, craft activity, music and recre­ ation activity that bring together the themes (noted above) •It and will be geared appropriately for the child’s age group. "We choose to have only a three day Vacation Bible School to make it child/family friendly and we hope many of the community chil- 891 ? &• 4 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1 J*-*-' Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There" in Barry County. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. 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Other Caledonia bus drivers partic­ ipating included Ken Homrich, Cindy Hall, Pam By Kelly Lloyd * '' ' ♦ k. V - £ Staff Writer Last week, 15 Caledonia school bus drivers participat­ Michigan ed in the Association of Pupil Transportation (M.A.P.T.) Region 8 Bus Rodeo. The Bus Rodeo was held at the Grandville High School and included bus drivers from Kent, Ottawa and Allegan counties. According to Missy Hutchens of the Caledonia Transportation Department, the drivers started their day •ft W * * 1 SviEiiffi ' ’=» ■ JH tatfttt! »fciHiii k Y»i'ji tmiii I ’ J*llw EMtlt ii a'liiaitaipe i w jna m' I IK bar taj® - ; Is aito' 1 x JC ’ 1 Sl 23 Barron, Tawnie Hartzel, Lauri Follett, Dan Lautenschleger, Dave Smith, James Casteel, Michelle Kowalski, Tim Zylstra, Lyn Gloria Denisty, Ferris, Nicholson, and Sherry Saundra King. Caledonia will host the Region 8 Bus Rodeo in the next two years. 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Main St, Middleville SMITH PIAMOIP REALTY * 8980 I N. Rodgers Dr.•9 Caledonia FAMOUS FLO 081161 IITERIORS V I 9185 Cherry Valley SE, Caledonia 888-88P-EK0K 616-891-2222 616-891-9000 collision Miller FIRST REHAB PHySICAL mow / REAL ESTATE V II Siding • Roofing Windows • Decks • Bams Free Estimates 269-838-0213 632 E. Main St., Caledonia 616-891-8104 I 4 412 Haynes Loop Dr., Hastings 149 W. State St. Hastings 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville 269-945-7777 269-945-5182 269-795-4230 �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 I Caledonia FFA celebrates 70th anniversary banquet More than 155 Caledonia FFA members, alumni and guests attended the annual banquet, held May 15 at Caledonia High School. The banquet recognized the work of members in the areas of leadership, personal development and career exploration. Remarks from Caledonia Community Schools Superintendent Jerry Phillips followed with an awards program. FFA Alumni offered a reflection on the past 70 years of FFA in Caledonia. Members were recognized for involvement in career development projects, profi­ ciency awards and leadership contests. The following students were recognized for their leadership achievements. Sarah Vandefifer, Justin VanderVennen and Brittany Wilkerson won the Star James Ellis awarded two The banquet concluded Greenhand award for 1st Si.000 scholarships for lead­ with a silent and live auction year high school members. ership development and with items from the follow­ Kate Cavanaugh and Emily post-secondary education to ing FFA supporters: Scranton were chosen as the Kim Huisman and Aaron Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Newell Outstanding Buehler. The FFA also Cassi Fortin, Cavanaugh Sophomore and Crissman awarded $500 scholarships Family, FFA Alumni & Outstanding Junior, respec­ for post-secondary education Boosters, Dermody Truck tively. Brady Fischer earned to Jessica Marion in memory Sales, Freeport Elevator, the Star in Production of the late Elton Smith and to Green Valley Ag, Grinage Agriculture award for entre­ Emily Scranton in honor of Family, GVL Excavating, preneurship projects in beef the Steeby and South fami­ Harley and Nan Schut. and swine production. Clint lies. » ody Kevin's Body Shop, Steketee was recognized The chapter also recog­ Muller s Paint & Paper, with the Star in Agribusiness nized families and business­ NAPA Auto Parts, Scranton award for his work in lawn es for their support of the Family, Steketee Turf and turfgrass management. Kent County Youth Fair Services, Threads Design by Kim Huisman was chosen as Livestock Auction. They Michelle, U.S. Golf Carts, the recipient of the include: Creek West Michigan Whitecaps Harris • • Caledonia Farmers Elevator Hereford Farm, Coldwater and Wildwood Landscape. Award for plans to pursue Bison Farm, Guekes Market, The Caledonia FFA is post-secondary studies in Die Tech Services, Steketee more than 50 members agriculture. Jessica Marion Turf Services, the Steeby strong, preparing students was recognized with the Family and the Grinage for leadership and careers DeKalb Outstanding Senior Family. through hands-on learning Agricultural Award. Community members experiences. The chapter The family of the late were recognized with the was founded on February 26, Honorary FFA Degree for 1936 and has served thou­ their support of the FFA and sands of students over the agriscience and natural past 70 years. For more resources education. They information, contact FFA included Adam Paarlberg, advisor John Schut at 891The Charter Township of Caledonia is now accepting applications rian and Amy Cavanaugh, 8129 x 1344 or via e-mail at for Precinct Workers for the upcoming Primary & General elections Jim and Karen Warner, and schutj@caledonia.k 12.mi.us. on August 8 and November 7. Jim and Karen Steketee. A $ I'/1* I*'1 10 ft ■> •u PUBLIC NOTICE I" 1 —r- * v. ZidU 'J $ I Caledonia FFA alumnus Dick Posthumus addressed the 70th Anniversary Banquet of the Caledonia FFA. Posthumus shared memories of his experiences in FFA and the lifelong impact the organization had on him and his family. Posthumus served as president of the Michigan FFA in 1968. If you are interested in applying, please contact the Clerk’s office at 1-616-891-0070 ext. 208 orjchristian@caledoniatownship.org. Jennifer Christian May in National Osteoporosis Month, are you prepared? Caledonia Township Clerk 06631785 Osteoporosis, or brittle­ III bone disease, is a chronic PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission has scheduled two Preliminary Public Hearings concerning the CONSTRUCTION OF FINKBEINER AND CRANE ROADS BETWEEN PATTERSON AND WHITNEYVILLE ROADS AS WELL AS A NEW BRIDGE OVER THE THORNAPPLE RIVER BETWEEN M-37 AND WHITNEYVILLE ROAD The public will be given an opportunity to express their opinions of the project as was presented in the informational meetings held May 10 and 20. PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING #1 Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. and PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING #2 Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Both Meetings to be held at THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM West Main St. - Middleville, Michigan Thornapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-7202 Village of Middleville 100 E. Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-3385 Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. PO Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 77503290 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the ICharter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 ISouth Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Donovan Harper for a special use permit to allow the construction and use of an accessory building, with dimensions of 24 24x32 ’x32’ (768 square feet), on a parcel of land in a R-2, Medium Density Single Family District, said lands being commonly —- .. . ‘ 1 as: described at. 6801 Kegal. Ave., and..... legally described medical condition that caus­ as they aged. Once you expe­ es your bones to become rience a fracture, the less porous and easily broken, it dense bone may take longer is often thought to be a dis­ to heal. Increased awareness ease that affects white and communication with women over the age of 65. your family physician are While it is more common in important steps to diagnose •a1 • this population, osteoporosis and treat osteoporosis before can affect any age and either you experience a fracture. sex. People need to be aware Diagnosis of osteoporosis of other known risks. For is made with a simple and example, the American diet painless medical test called a lacks adequate amounts of DEXA scan. This test uti* calcium and vitamin D. This lizes very low dose x-rays to is largely due to the high measure the density (or amounts of fast food and strength) of your bones. soda pop we consume. Other These measurements are risks include medications taken in the areas of your such as steroids and diuret­ body that are at the greatest ics. Although they are risk of fracture, such as your important medications need­ hip and spine. Once diag­ ed to treat different diseases, nosed, your physician can other measures may be need­ recommend a course of treat­ ed to help decrease your risk ment that often includes a of osteoporosis. “bone-building” medication. Often, osteoporosis has no These medications can be warning signs, resulting in simple to take on a weekly or millions of osteoporotic- even monthly basis. related fractures each year. Increased amounts of calci­ The most common sites for um and vitamin D, along fracture are the hip, spine, or with some lifestyle changes wrist. This may explain why are needed to supplement many of us had grandmoth­ this treatment. Examples ers that seemed to get shorter include increases in physical activity, such as weight bear­ ing exercises, and minimiz­ ing bad habits like smoking excessive and caffeine! intake. » You do not have to make drastic changes to help to prevent osteoporosis. Healthy dietary choices and regular physical activity are good places to start. Regular health check-up with your family physician and com­ municating with follow-up care once you have been diagnosed is vital to your continued health. For more information on osteoporosis you can also visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation website at www.familydoctor.org. Mark Z. Machalka, M.D. is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist and provides care at Marshall Medical and Associates Albion Medical Associates. Where he provides bone density testing and osteoporosis treatment. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN to w mW1 b b I i ■: wfafi 111»:(’ Hl 8K I 1.1 * PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Cha^ Townsh.p of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South out Maple aple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of W. Scott & Terri Devon for a spespe­ 412303377026 PART OF SW 1/4 COM 264.0 FT E FROM NW COR OF LOT 3 BLK 5 VILLAGE OF NORTH BROWNVILLE TH E 198.0 FT TH N 264.0 FT TH W 198.0 FT S 264.0 FT TO BEG * SEC 3 T5N R10W 1.20 A. ALSO N 66 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 5 EX cial use permit to allow the construction and use of an accessory building with dimensions of 72’x84’ (6048 W 264 FT ♦ VILLAGE OF NORTH BROWNVILLE SPLIT ON 12/01/2005 FROM 41-2303-377-024, 41-23-03-377-012; S<lee^’ °n a parce 'and ’n a R-R. Parce'’ R-R, Rural Residential District, said lands being commonly described as 6201 Buttrick Ave., and legally described as: All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon »!• the proposed special land use. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of •If the public hearing. ‘"H NEFRL 1/4 NE 1/4 ALSO N 1/2 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 3 T5N R10W 59.73 A. *61 persons n^y attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special land use. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of •» the public hearing. Dated: May 30, 2006 Dated: May 30, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06631734 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06631724 * 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. May 30. 2006 Page 15 Campaign heigh tens a wareness of need ’ for caution among drivers, pedes trians I i I I I ft birth. Berstein walks regular­ ly throughout his Oakland County neighborhood lift and knows firsthand the risks of sharing roads and sidewalks with vehicles, bicyclists and other pedestrians, “People are getting hurt and people are dying,” said Berstein, who champions the rights of Michigan's disability community. “Citizens need to pay attention to the people who can't pay atten­ •J tion to them. What’s good for the disabled population is 14 good all of Michigan. ” More than 5,000 pedestri­ ans and bicyclists die each year in the United States due to traffic accidents. Many other suffer incapacitating injuries. In Michigan, pedes­ trian fatalities continue to decline, falling from 173 in 2002 to 139 last year. The campaign hopes to encour­ age that trend. Cerano pointed out that warmer temperatures mean M etai Stamping Mfg more people soon will be Peoplemark. Inc., is the new temporal? help | enjoying outdoor activities. ft* This campaign speaks to | provider for a Middleville metal part manufacturer. the shared responsibilities of We will have a variety of positions becoming avail­ every Michigan resident,” able. Current openings: Cerano said. “As we move past the winter months and into the summer, motorists Assembly machines and metal stamping machines. need to be aware of joggers, parents pushing strollers, ) Oual ity Auditor - $10/+ people in wheelchairs and Second shift visual with individuals Michigan impairments. & Advocacy Protection With Mid-Entry-Level experience and a background Service is pleased to move with Progressive Dies. Second shift with a this campaign forward Starting Wage of “ $12-$15/Hr. throughout the summer with the Department of State." All positions require experience and hire in with benefits Safety tips include: I completion of 90-day probation period. • Being alert in and around Apply now for those positions and future openings^ We drive-through businesses and accept Walk-in applicants 9AM to 1 PM. Mon. through Thur.I I_ ._______ __ employment in social securiBring proper ID HiVo (like lirpntiP license and and social securi­ ty card). :X part. To Michigan drivers we say, ‘Be cautious and care­ ful.' To runners, walkers and » bicyclists we say, ‘Be Safe, eSeen.' Protect yourself by following the rules of the road, staying alert and being considerate of others. The Department of State and Michigan Protection Advocacy Services Inc., in the with cooperation Michigan Association of .roadcasters, are airing publie service announcements on statewide radio and tele­ vision urging all who share streets and sidewalks to “Be Safe, Be Seen.” They also are publishing brochures and reflective stickers that will be available in Secretary of State branch offices. The coalition’s message is especially important to Bernstein, a marathon runner who has been blind since A public awareness cam­ paign to reduce accidents involving■> motorists, pedes­ trians and bicyclists was launched at the Capitol by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and a coalition of safe­ ty advocates. Joining Land is announc­ » ingft the “Be Safe, Be Seen" campaign were prominent Farmington Hills attorney Richard Bernstein, Elmer L. Cerano, executive director of & Michigan Protection Advocacy Service Inc., and Karole White, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. “Awareness, caution and courtesy are keys to prevent­ ing tragedy,” said Land, Michigan’s chief traffic safe­ ty officer and an avid runner. “Sharing public spaces with motor vehicles demands extra attention on everyone’s M achine Operators - $9/Hr. ' takafan a .. -' son > - 1 - Bi snfitas sssjiiii ■ IBS ar irate M5toini .1 r abridsiiHmfiF 1 ’ .. 4 I I g at t J jl> ■ 331 PEOPLEMARK. America* Contrmporaty Work Fone% er s- fei * 'L £ m 616-245-6161 Located between Eastern and Division Equal Opportunity Employer in^. Barry County Transit 10 1 <• Monterey Grille and I resti Start Cafe V hiring for all positions OPEN INTERVIEWS C MONTE EV GRILLE 9175 Glen Valley Retail Center Wednesday, May 31 from 2-4 8 e a Hastings City Bank PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ lished in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently look­ ing for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations and sales skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F EST. 2006 oh m Z www.walldorffbrewpub.com BREWPUB BISTRO Job Fair • June 1st • 2-7PM CenterWS! at KCC Fehsenfeld 06631903 Middleville we're getting you where you need to go! Wednesday’s Middleville Travel Schedule: 7:00 A.M...................... Leave Hastings. 7:30 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. .. Pick ups in Middleville at: Carveth Village. Middleville Village Hall. Lincoln Meadows. Other stops may be available. * K 1 r. # 1" & 8:15 A.M .Arrive in Hastings. (Multiple drop off sites available) 9:30 A.M .Hastings to Middleville. Return to Hastings for: Dr. Appointments, Shopping, C0A, etc. WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? It# RESTAURAHI -LOUNU tyThe Michigan Association of Broadcasters is proud to support the initiative, according to White. “We're pleased to help educate the public about the safety concern,” White said. “If our message can prevent even one tragedy, then it's well worth the time and effort. Whether you're behind the wheel or on foot, we encourage all Michigan residents to act responsibly and courteously. Everyone has a role when it comes to traffic safety.” The “Be Safe, Be Seen" brochure is available on the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/ sos. «»*>■ if ’fresh »x» •I tal’ parking garages. • Slowly moving your vehicle out of driveways and parking areas, watching on all sides for pedestrians and bicyclists. • Waiting for drivers to stop and make eye contact with you before crossing a street. Don't assume that they see you. • Mounting a safely flag o a wheelchair, motorized cart or stroller for better visibili­ Die Tool Maker 551 36th St., SE Grand Rapids, MI 49548 HELP WANTED Use it for: • I WANT TO RENEW YOUR WANT INFORMATION ABOUT • DRIVER S LICENSE? GOVERNMENT JOBS? • Want to know where to get all this information? • A pubftc ..Remain in Middleville. 4:00 P.M ..Return to Hastings. ■ (269) 948-8098To Reserve A Ride FED-INFO mewoge Irom the U.S Ge^ol 2:45 P.M For details on the travel schedule in your Community and around Barry County contact Barb in our dispatch office FlRSTGOVgov (800) ..Return to Middleville. • Shopping - Delton, Hastings, Nashville, or • Trips to and from Work 14 Trips to the Doctor in Delton, Middleville, • Running Errands Middleville Nashville, or at Pennock Hospital • Trips to Restaurants • Commission On Aging -Meals, Crafts, Grocery Trips • Trips to Parks Card Parties Trips to the Pharmacy • Medical Tests at Pennock Hospital Visit Friends and Family • Early Morning Blood work From student loans to Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, click or call away. all kinds of government information are just a dick away 1 2:15 P.M Adm.n.vrot.oc s. 02645109 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 Caledonia athletes receive awards and scholarships By Kelly Lloyd X Staff Writer Although the senior ath­ letes didn’t have to wake up for school last week, they were up bright and early last Wednesday to attend the Senior Athletes' Awards Breakfast. The athletes, parents. coaches and a few adminis­ trators gathered for a break­ fast of Danishes, orange juice and coffee. The guests also had the opportunity to socialize and reminisce about the athletic achieve­ ments over the past year. After High Schoo) Director of Athletics Scott Weis welcomed the athletes and guests to the awards breakfast, the varsity coach­ es rotated in presenting the four year senior athletic awards. The coaches includ­ ed Gus Wagner, boys and girls golf; Tom Kaechele, softball; Ellen DykstraWilcox. girls cross country and track; Tom Burrill, foot­ ball and girls JV golf; Chad Curtis, baseball; Steve Sanxter. soccer; Mike Wilson, boys and girls ten­ nis; and Joe Zomerlei. girls track. During Coach Curtis’ presentation, he had the opportunity to announce Caledonia's baseball OK All-Conference Athletes, who were chosen the night before. Chosen by unani­ mous vote was Matt Zylstra who was joined by Rob Hamly, Chad Burrows, Daniel Spitzley. Spitzley, Isaac Mulvihill, and Daniel Jennings. Receiving honor- able mention was Bryce Morrow. Morrow had sat out most of the season due to an injury, but because of his contribution in the past and during the few games he par­ ticipated. the coaches felt he qualified for honorable men­ tion. Athletes receiving the OK Conference and Caledonia High School criteria for scholar athlete awards must qualify by maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average, partici­ pating in at least four athletic seasons during high school, earning at least one varsity athletic letter during his/her senior years, being nominat­ ed by the principal or athlet­ ic director, participating in a Michigan High School Athletic Association !4 (MHSAA) recognized sport, and representing the school with pride and sportsman­ ship. The athletes achievin; those goals were Stephen Ahrens, Lauren Alexander, Kerry Bashlor, Tyler Bowden, Leslie Buikema, Chad Burrows, Cari Butcher, Kelly Cavanaugh, Valerie Chase, Nicole Cook, Tyler Corson, Laura Danielson. Adam Devers, Kennith Echtinaw, Nathaniel Forton, Hillary Frazier, Brad Gates, Pasha Grant, Joel Green, Shannon Groendyke, Ashley Higgins, Nick Hutchings, Brittany Jacques, Justin Koning, Shannon Lenartz, Danielle Maxey, Bryce Morrow, Rachel Nemmers, Katrina Page, Kendal Parbel, Ken Potter, Robert Reed, Meghan Sanxter, Genelle Schedlbauer, Kim Ullery, ► ' * • ri * / United States Army Reserve Award recipients were Alex Ohlrich and Wunderink (photo by Mary Durkee) Heather •1 MJ' 1 Ken Echtinaw was chosen as the Caledonia Male Athlete of the Year and Kayla Wilson was chosen Female Athlete of the Year (photo by Mary Durkee) EK ;r •’ ‘a ItM -.jirS’ ■4 4I I ‘I •I * — United States Marines Award recipients were Tyler Bowden and Carrie Butcher (photo by Mary Durkee) i 4624 N. M37 HWY fl* Middleville, MI 49333 i Ml Alexis Snyder MPT 269-795-4230 Bryan Hemingway MPT ASTYM Conditions that respond well to ASTYM™ treatment S i • Plantar fasciitis • Heel pain • Achilles tendinitis • Chronic ankle sprains • Shin splints • Knee pain • Hip/groin pain • Hamstring strains • IT band syndrome • Limited rotation • Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) • Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Wrist sprains • Shoulder pain 7V ?-w St T ■e __ J Vr t siittri •• 1 J iktobll if fc I ^lui Physical Therapy car >it^l ibcci * First Rehab 4 " i r K 1 I ASTYM Changing rehab, Changing Lives www.astym.com Brent VanNamen, Sarah VanVelsen, Ronald Videan. Stacy Walker, Kayla Wilson and Heather Wunderink. The high school assistant principal then continued the program by presenting the MHSAA Scholar Athletes award to Ken Echtinaw, Nate Forton, Ron Videan, Nicole Cook, Laura Danielson. Kayla Wilson, Hillary Frazier, and Rachel Nemmers. Four special awards were all given out to selected ath­ letes. Coach Zomerlei pre­ sented the Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete Award to Kayla Wilson; Sergeant Andrew Ryciak presented the United States Marines Awards to Cari Butcher and Tyler Bowden; Sergeant First Class Garrett presented the Unites States Army Reserve Awards to Alex Ohlrich and Heather Wunderink; and the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards to Tyler Bowden and Kayla Wilson. Lastly, Weis presented the Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards. 1The awards are given to the ath­ letes who have an athletic ability and when choosing i -• ’■®® a Jr ..M - -■ ---- - 1^ I MP* ... i.' . 11 • Htaa ( « ! J - L Wendy's HS Heisman Award recipients were Tyler Bowden and Kayla Wilson (photo by Mary Durkee) the athletes is it highly recommended that the seniors -have participated in two or more sports his and her senior year. The recipient also must have an overall average 2.0 grade point average or better and their character should include leadership, nt sportsmanship, attitude and •3 This year's moral standing. Male Athlete of the Year Award was given to Ken Echtinaw, and the Female Athlete of the Year Award was given to Kayla Wilson. Athletic The Booster President John Cook pre­ sented $500 scholarship Boosters Awards to Echtinaw and Wilson. V17 I 1 8 �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006/ Page 17 \ >• Memorial garden dedicated - * «•«i **■> -• z V? ST V ej<- zi •< < • - - 2 V» I • **’ w? £ • *’ • t Arfs. < - ■' &>v;’ •-■5 >• V .- —:* - - *• . * a »* » ft? flF, V • -4^- ■ R 5^ -*•— -r ——— ——— ——■ —-* 1 A J .*■ - * 5 * v -4 1 A UL L« > 1- V ■ -» ■< LI r p • • I k < -• **■ »» - —— I 4 4 » ft > -x^ X.- ' X*5 4 Ji i TX® V '.-W- Il \L ■< ’ Ljj “ 5 7^ ir<"S i 'V-- -Z- R -L> & 1 I ■-4 1 f iBweiWlM a 1 C r \r The winner of that game will meet Caledonia in the semifinals of the district tournament Saturday, June 3, in Middleville at noon. Wayland and Byron Center square off in the other district semifinal Saturday, at 10 a.m. The district championship game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Caledonia split a pair of non-conference district tuneups last week. The Fighting Scots knocked off Kenowa Hills Monday afternoon 9-6 then fell to Kelloggsville on Wednesday 9-1. 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Not shown are the environ­ mentally and tax dollar II lawnmowers friendly "lawnmowers" (grazing sheep). * 9, •A 'F r *- J • • • '=-=^=~ ------J - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 ■* �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. May 30, 2006 Caledonia graduation, continued from page 1 II ■V V. •* “• • r I f, L _____ J ’ *W rt <3r, Graduate Clay Merwin and his family pose outside after the graduation ceremony. 1 7 After the ceremony, graduates poured out of the gymnasium to continue the cele­ bration. ■ j I' 1 '• w 11 Christjon Sannes-Mielke prepares to accept his diploma. The Choralaires sang the Caledonia song, "Alma Mater. 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He encouraged everyone to embrace the opportunity ”to go out on your own" and to take advantage of situa­ tions offered to them. He told the students that as they go through life, they will continue to have the common bond that will never change; they are all Caledonia graduates of 2006. Forton ended his lecture with a quote from Tom Brokaw which included, "Education is a ticket to change the world." Following the valedictory ^Gstwrec f j V Future Graduate of 2015, Caitlin Yonker, thinks about her graduation day. address, Glazier presented the Class of 2006 to Superintendent Jerry Phillips who congratulated the sen­ iors and invited them to receive their diplomas. Doug and Mary Durkee than introduced each of the students as the Caledonia School Board members shook hands, offered con­ gratulations and handed diplomas to the graduates. Many of the female gradu- Continued next page .S, k^l kki �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006/ Page 21 Graduates, family and friends gather outside after the ceremony for congratulations and photos. GFEA T FA USER '£ DA Y G/FF! 7 (Not available in stores!) STREAM & H,- mpii*?**1**'* LAKE MAP Fl ■ .1 O I » — rz . a -• Melissa Garbow receives her diploma from Board Trustee Kristy Sherlund as Board Vice President Robert Lillie looks on. the recessional as the gradu'I From previous page ates eagerly exited the ates carried a lavender rose, school. The farewell was accom­ the class flower. As the grad­ uates exited from the plat­ panied by the orchestra’s form, they were offered hand "Pomp and Circumstance." shakes and congratulations Graduates exited the gymnacelebrate with _ ____ ’ sium to from Glazier and Phillips. Once all of the graduates friends and family on the received and school lawn. 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Box 188 I i I i I Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 i I i I i I i J i_____ Ml 4 FT by 4 FT LAMINATED map(s) postage paid J-AD GRAPHICS �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 30, 2006 4 k Late goals lift Troians into second in the O-K Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomappie Kellogg’s var­ sity girls soccer team knew it had to score one win in two chances last week to wrap up second place in the O-K Gold Conference. Things didn’t go the Trojans’ way in a 4-0 lost to first-place South Christian Monday, and their focus shifted to Wednesday night’s meeting with the Hastings Saxons. The TK ladies man­ aged to squeak out a 2-1 win over Hastings in the final seconds of regulation to fin­ ish right behind the Sailors in the league standings. 1 In the final minute of regulation the Trojans broke a 1-1 tie, as Molly Wilson crashed the net, and took a crossing pass from teammate Sammy Hauschild, and knocked the ball past Saxon keeper Brittany Howell with 11 seconds remaining. The Trojans made quick transition from offense to defense to score the goal. Stopper Sam Reeder sent a pass ahead to teammate Ashleigh Lund. Lund sent a pass outside to Hauschild, who beat her defender and drew the defense from the center of the field before sending the ball across to Wilson. Hastings took a 1-0 lead in the first ten minutes of the second half, before the Trojans finally found the net with 16 minutes remaining in ■*—4k - Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Johnson tries to get around Hastings’ Sam VanDenack as she settles the ball in Trojan territory in the first half, with the Saxons’ Ali Howell (11) and TK keeper Robbi Blain looking on from behind the play. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *4 the game. Trojan defender Jessica Johnson lofted a long shot over the Saxon keeper’s head to tie the game at one. “At that point, it became mostly a defensive game,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “My sweeper, Ellen Phillips had to have had a tired leg, after clearing Proud to be an American proudly serve and keep America sate. > Thank you and have a safe Memorial Day Weekend. / 269-795-3318 • AMERICAN REVOLUTION • ONE »*• BETTER 616-891-8151 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla • www.gavinchevy.com 24/7 SALES HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 8 to 8: Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8 to 6: Sat. 8 to 1 • SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8 to 8: Tues. - Fri. 8 to 5. -__________________ many balls out of the backfield.” TK had some very close shots, but it was looking as though the game was going into overtime, before Wilson’s score. The first half of the game Scot baseball waits for Trojans or Sailors We thank those who CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac Hastings’ Molly Wallace, Dana Shilling (14), and TK’s Molly Smith (from left) meet as they go after a head ball in the first half of Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference finale in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 06631744 The Division 2 baseball district tournament to be hosted by the Trojans next week will look like a mini OK Gold Conference tourna­ ment, with Hastings and Hamilton out of the mix. The five teams participat­ ing are all a part of the Gold. The only pre-district contest pits South Christian against the host Trojans on Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. in Middleville. Caledonia will face the winner of that game in the semifinals Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. Wayland and Byron Center meet in the other semifinal, Saturday at about 12:30 p.m. The district championship game is set for 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Caledonia suffered an 8-6 loss Lowell against Wednesday afternoon, and was scheduled to host East Grand Rapids for a double header Friday after this week's early deadline for the Sun and News. South Christian won its two meetings with the Trojans this season in O-K Gold play, 8-2 and then 15-9 on Tuesday afternoon in Middleville. Byron Center is the only team of the five to have earned a win against the Fighting Scots this season. was back and forth, and ended with neither team finding the net. Natalie Knorp scored the Saxon goal, after teammate Sam VanDenack fired a free kick that bounced lit around in the Trojan goal box. There is a good chance that the Trojans and Saxons will meet again in Middleville. TK earned a bye in the first round of the Division 2 district tourna­ ment it is hosting. The Trojans will play either Byron Center or Hastings in the semifinals Thursday. In two O-K Gold Conference meetings this season the Saxons and Bulldogs twice went to over­ time. Hastings won the sec­ ond of those two meetings, 1-0. on a penalty kick in the first over time session. The first meeting ended in a 0-0 tie. . On the other half of the district bracket, Zeeland East meets Holland Christian Tuesday afternoon, while Wayland hosts Caledonia in the evening. The winner of those two games will meet in the first of two semifinals at TK Thursday. It Holland Christian wins its first game, that semifinal will begin at 2 p.m. with the Trojans taking the field in the second semifinal around 5 p.m. If Zeeland East comes out on top. the first semifinal will be at 5 p.m., and the Trojans will play at 7 p.m. The district championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, in Bob While Stadium. South Christian scored all four of its goals in the first half Monday against the Trojans. Lindsay Bakker, Carly Bykerk, Kelly Gordon, and Jordyn Skinner scored for the Sailors. 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The district cham­ pionship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday June 3 in Middleville. Caledonia and Wayland will start the post-season against each other, after end­ ing the regular season squar­ ing off Wednesday at Wayland. The Fighting Scots over­ came a sluggish first half to post a 6-0 win at Wayland in the final game of the regular season. Kelly Cavanaugh assisted on Morgan Warner’s goal midway through the first half to give the Scot’s a l-0 half time lead. Jenna Bigger scored two goals, both assisted by Lindsey Woodcock to open the second half. Midway through the half Chelsea Denton found Danae Homrich with a nice pass, Homrich's goal made it 4-0. Woodcock scored off a pass from Hillary Frazier and then Chelsea Yondo put in the final goal of the night for the Fighting Scots. Maddie Zych, Hillary Frazier, and Chelsea Denton stepped up and played stron games to help secure the win. •J Caledonia ends the regular season with a record of 12-41. Wednesday’s win was the third straight shut-out by the Fighting Scots to end the OK Gold season. The Scots also scored a shut-out in their final home game of the season, 1-0 in overtime Monday against Byron Center. Bigger’s goal two minutes and twenty-three seconds overtime into gave Caledonia the win on senior alumni 4 and night at Caledonia. Byron Center committed many players to defense, that combined with outstanding goal keeping frustrated the Scots. Caledonia played much of the game in the attacking third and fired 36 shots at goal, but until igger's goal had nothing to show for it. Denton played a stron; game winning a lot of tough balls for the Scots. Cavanaugh and Zych also had strong games. The Fighting•L Scot defense continued its solid play allowing only two attempts at goal. Yondo helped the defense’s cause with a big effort as well. Trojans and Scots win five events at Champions meet The Thomapple Kellogg girls’ track and field team placed in the top eight in six events Monday in the Champion of Champions meet .at Rogers High School in Wyoming. Trojan junior Rebecca Winchester was a part of two championship performances, as was Caledonia senior Ken Echtinaw. Winchester set a new meet-record, and TK school •It ­ record, with her first place time of 2 minutes 16.51 sec­ onds in the 800-meter run. She also teamed up with Chaney Robinson, Kersta and Gustafson, Emma Ordway to win the 1600meter relay in 4:02.38. Echtinaw scored his two victories in the throws. He won the shot put with a toss of 54 feet 1 inch, and the dis­ cus at 162-0. Robinson and Gustafson both ran 400 meters twice Monday, in the 1600-meter relay and the 400-meter run. Robinson was sixth in the 400 with a time of 59.98 seconds and Gustafson seventh in 1:00.80. Gustafson was also sev- enth in the pole vault, clear­ ing 9-0. TK’s other top eight per­ formances were by the 800meter relay team which finished sixth and by Tatjana Krouse who threw a personal record 112 in the discus for an eighth place finish. The Caledonia girls had one champion, Leslie Curtis who won the high jump at 54. She also placed fifth in the shot put at 36-10. Kayla Wilson was in the top eight twice for the Caledonia girls. She was third in the 300-meter hurdies with a time of 47.39 and seventh in the 100-meterhurdies in 15.79. Caledonia’s „irls were also fifth in the 3200-meter relay, The Fighting Scot athletes are off until the June 3 Division 2 State Finals at Forest Hills Northern High School. TK also has a num­ ber of athletes in the state finals, but will compete one last time before then at Tuesday’s Barry County Meet hosted by Maple Valley. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/716/SunandNews_2006-06-06.pdf cc5772ecd81d20ec74b47d50bb13bb54 PDF Text Text �HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I Hastings Public Libr ry 121 N Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 121 S CHURCH SI MB HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 and Ne S/N 4 I ••J W- r life STL t U8 ■ . °aia yo. 7 A SSL ------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas i.oM 134th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 23/June 6, 2006 State, nation, world joins Caledonia family’s grieving T mot ulJ 3ft J ion imU r 5fll VI iwV noD 00,£ nsni fill A HOT} laow ano noil rxpi by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The mistaken identity of former Caledonia student Laura VanRyn has touched the hearts of many people not only locally and in Michigan, but across the United States and around the world. Memorial services for VanRyn were held Sunday at the Kentwood Community Church. Nearly 2,000 guests, including many from out of state, attended the service to sup­ port a family who just last week believed their loved one was actually recovering from an accident instead of reposing in a Gaylord cemetery. As the VanRyns shared memories of Laura, guests admired the family's faith and strength through a dev­ astating time. The story of one family's tragic lose that left another family rejoicing has gained sympathy and interest from around the world. The story has been told in many newspapers such as The New York Times and head­ lining the Detroit Free Press. CNN, MSNBC, ABC, FOX News and BBC have all followed the story, updating the nation as new •n information is revealed. the blog which The VanRyns has kept updated »ii a since the accident has received responses from friends, mere acquaintances and strangers around the world. The family blog dated June 1 received more than 600 comments, mainly from strangers expressing their support and prayers for both families. The family of VanRyn had believed their daughter was recovering from an accident that occurred April 26 when VanRyn and her co-workers were returning to campus after preparing for a banquet in Fort Wayne. While traveling on 1-69, a semi-truck crossed the median, hitting the 15- passenger van, killing five persons and sparing four. As the truck hit the back left side of the van, a blonde­ haired woman was thrown nearly 50 feet from the van. Whitney Cerak (believed to be Van Ryn at the time) was airlifted to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, where she stayed before being transported May 18 to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. The Taylor University (Ind.) student suffered many broken bones, cuts and bruises. The swelling in her face, feed­ ing tubes, and monitoring devices into her skull made it very difficult for even family members to recog- nize the woman. For the next month, the VanRyns cared and prayed for the woman they thought was Laura. As the woman began to recover, howver, the family members began to question if she was Laura. After the hospital checked dental records it became more apparent she wasn't. The final determination came when the woman was asked to write down her name, and she replied, "Whitney Cerak." The VanRyn and Cerak families will continue to lean on their faith as they mourn and celebrate the lives of two loved ones. ' r_ . I II A 1 » & Laura VanRyn Caledonia’s Boot earns National Merit Scholarship elfiO ErtqelS sibneM bnooea lemeiS By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Recent Caledonia gradu­ ate and salutatorian Leslie Boot is the winner of the National Merit Scholarship, entitling her to a one-time single payment of $2,500. Other Caledonia graduates receiving awards in conjuncMerit the with tion Kelly are Scholarship Cari and Cavanaugh Zourdos. According to High School Caledonia’s Andrea Schedlbauer (left) puts a medal around the neck of teammate Counselor Kurtis Hoffman. Stephanie Rossman while teammate Kendal Grant does the same for teammate Boot was chosen based upon Kendra Ross, after the foursome earned fifth place with a time of 9 minutes 47.84 an evaluation of her high school academic record, seconds in the 3200-meter relay at Saturday’s Division 2 state finals. (Photo by Brett which included her excellent Bremer) grades as well as rigorous course selection. I Furthermore, consideration was also based upon accom­ plishments inside and out­ side of the classroom, evi­ dence of leadership, two sets of test scores on the SAT, a student self-descriptive essay and a recommendation High from Caledonia School. Winners are those by Brett Bremer who are judged to have the Sports Editor strongest combination of Chaney Robinson swore abilities, demonstrated lead­ that the competition was ership, achievements, and close, but the only thing on personal attributes consid­ her heels was the fog that set­ ered important for success in tled in over the track at Forest rigorous college studies and Hills Northern High School beyond. late Saturday evening. Cavanaugh was selected Robinson took the baton to receive the Steelcase from teammate Rebecca Foundation Award, which is Winchester, with the lead, for a one-time award in the the anchor leg of the 1600amount of $2,500. Hoffman meter relay at the Division 2 Thornapple Kellogg’s Rebecca Winchester (clock- informed that this year, state finals and never looked 1,100 Merit Scholarship wise from top left), Emma Ordway, Chaney Robinson, r | awards were provided and back. and Kersta Gustafson are all smiles on the stand after The Trojan foursome of underwritten by corpora­ accepting their medals for winning the 1600-meter relay Winchester Robinson, tions. By scoring well, com­ Kersta Gustafson, and Emma iBte Saturday night at the Division 2 state track and field peting through a rigorous finals hosted by Forest Hills Northern High School. application process, and It’s mile-relay isiit championship “IB worth the wait r wiiiriD )di ifid) rd dsarf TOii rooi M alliH u1b2 31£l nidoH moil gsrfoniW fioiu; odl 131 1313111 i Mill Joed r orfT ioenidofl D &J2T3>! See state finals, pg. 22 * i Hoffman said the National Merit Corporation believes the students deserve the award due to the rigorous nature of the competition. Zourdos scored in the 97th percentile on the PSAT test, which was the best score at Caledonia High School. Each year roughly 1.3 million juniors attending nearly 21,000 high schools the take nationwide Scholastic Preliminary Aptitude Test, PSAT test, c which is used as the National Merit Scholarship Caledonia's recent grad­ Qualifying test. To qualify uate and salutatorian as a semi-finalist for the Leslie Boot was chosen prestigious National Merit the recipient of the presti­ Scholarship award, students Merit must score in the top halt of gious National the top percent in each state Scholarship award. on the PSAT test. The semi­ approximately finalists, 16.00 students, then advance being the daughter of a Steelcase employee, to the finalist level and com­ Cavanaugh qualifies for the pete to win the Merit Scholarship. Approximately, award. Zourdos earned the Letter half of the finalists will win of Commendation Award, the Merit Scholarship. This iven throughout year about 8,200 Merit which is given the country to those students Scholarship awards will be who scored well, but did not offered, totaling roughly qualify as a semi-finalist. $33.9 million. In This Issue I • Caledonia Memorial Day Parade begins with guest appearance • Caledonia Community Players to present ‘Pride and Prejudice’ • Veterans visit Middle School for memorial service and dedication • First preliminary bridge hearing has few comments (Photo by Brett Bremer) I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 Caledonia Memorial Day Parade begins with special guest appearance 1^ The Caledonia Memorial Day parade began with a fly over of two Air Force A-10 fighter jets. By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia's Memorial Day parade on May 29 began with a quick glance of two Air Force A-10 fighter jets. The fighter jets came in from the west and flew over Main Street as the large crowds of Caledonia residents gathered in the streets to salute the veterans, volunteers, and res­ cue workers for their dedica- tion to Caledonia and the nation. After the fighter jets caught everyone's attention, the Caledonia American Legion Post #305 members, including the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion, led the parade through Caledonia, ending at Lakeside Cemetery. While many leeion legion members walked the parade, others rode in golf carts decorated with red, white and blue streamers. Representing community service, the Boy Scouts and fire and rescue personnel joined the veterans. Showing their support, the high school and middle school bands i Many members of the American Legion participated in the parade. played tributes to the mili­ tary personnel and the counReminding spectators of Past >ea(Jers was an Abraham Lincoln impersonator, who walked the streets of Caledonia, waving to the crowds. Appreciating their free­ dom were many parade ‘rid- ers' who rode on horses, motorcycles and quads. An ice cream truck and hot air balloon equipment also par­ ticipated in the parade. I 4 S 9 h f j nee upon a time there was a beautiful princess who charmed the world on her own terms • • • ^ontempo Alon’s Princess Charming Day Saturday, June 10,h A 2 p.m. 4 p.m. /I A > • 1 z* - •** I Li I J \a ■ Call For Details & Appointment z ► 891-1093 r I '/MF 1 -A r &ONTEMPO J/^LON o CD /alopi inc Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 CO no ro QD CD XT X r + — • T '■* - t' - -J —----- 9' ______ Abraham Lincoln decid­ ed to visit Caledonia on Memorial Day. 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Call Deb Erway @ 1.09 acres ........... $29,900 or 1.95 acres.................................................. $37,900 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE MI • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SATURDAY 10:00 TO 1:00 Deb 623-8357 I * Mary 795-2337 X 'J- < IB < Carole 672-7405 Chaplain Gore greets the crowd as he rides through town. > �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 3 a Despite the heat, the hundreds of Caledonia community members filled Main Street and waited for the parade. It just wouldn't be a Caledonia parade without a tractor. This one is hauling a Boy Scout troop. •• * Mi AS I ______ The Caledonia Middle School Band stayed in line with help from their director, Rebecca Sowerby. Congratulations Laura Ladies representing the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary continue to show their support for the veterans, service people, and community. 1 Baby 1■ p I _ __ #. I I’ll 1111 I —— w • — * ^1 ex 1 X I Kai Gabriel has arrived 2:42AM May 16, 2006 61bs 4oz 19" long *I / I «»■— I ' J * £ • rw 4 •4 » ■■■ * 20 % off - ^1- Tde ISPudio 06632118 _____________ .____________________ ___ — - Kids on quads added to the parade. All services New clients X As if it were not warm enough, Sky American kept the fire burning. am 9^*9/ Expires 6/13/06 Elite Colour & —-—. Superb Stifle 1 I \ r -------- --- vr i We have what you need to spruce up p 1 ALL ROSES your home for summer! 20%°" GET INSTANT COLOR WITH PATIO PLANTERS! i I I ___________________ I Come see the beautiful varieties! _________________ FLAT & BASKET SALE <48 COUNT FLAT) ( ’ 9 PERKINS and EASV ELEGANCE GO/NG ON NO W/ Members of the American Legion decorated golf carts in the spirit of the day. HASTINGS 4 UALITY THEATERS O No passes * . Plants grown by gardeners for gardeners... ■I 269-945-SHOW ^IM GAtNH CfNTIB on State St GROWERS All Digital Sound Free drink refills & 25« corn refills JUST WEST OF M-37 •II 7:20, 9:35 12:10,2:25, 5:00, O®X-MEN: THE LAST STAND r ir i ttr (PG-13) 12:20, 2:30. 4:50. 7:10, 9:20 DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) 12:25, 3:20, 6:15, 9:10 OVER THE HEDGE (PG) HWl 12:55, 2:45. 4:40, 7:00, 9. 1 I I PERENNIALS IN THE AREA! Downtown Hastings O(s)THE BREAK-UP (PG-13) © S THf LARGEST SELECTION OF riiHSlH SHOWTIMES VALID 6/6 - 6/8 I _ \ yy Creekside J www.GQTI.com Goodrich I Stadium Seating r;: Nice selection to choose from! o in n CM '7*0I IO 4 <o o W’ ^COUPON 20oz.DRiNK ■ with $2 50 purchase P at 46oz bag ot buttery popcorn (T» uv ad a HKftuv 4 IEm . MJQ 31. XOO 10197 Garbow Rd. • Middleville 269-795-7674 Floral Shop 269-795-0239 HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9-8 www. creeksidegrowers, com Every Tuesday Senior Citizens Day 10% OFF all purchases — 1 I I ” I IB Youth and children also enjoy watching the horses in the parade. 1 I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 1 1 ■ 1 ■ 1 I ■ ■ I ——■ ■ ■■ I I LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship.................. .......................... 9:30 a.m. ........................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School.......................................................... 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ............................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6: Kt p.m. Fellowship Time 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor II A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Tim Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Sunday School................................ 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service Hl a.m. 11:00 Sunday Evening Service............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . . 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs......................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122i Ill West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) K» Wayland, MI 49348 "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ............................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: KI p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. Welcomes You 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:..... .........................9:45 a.m. . ...................... 11:00 a.m. .........................6:00 p.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH o. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass Church Office: (616)891-1512 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY M-37 at 100th St. CHURCH 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 -* Make I Sunday the best 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School I" Nursery available during services day ofyour week I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH jnewlife FOR 04 M('f)’ P.N WORLD WOili ft W7HfNT(C CHURCH CHURCH FOR 04 MODERN 101^ 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... Sunday Worship: 9: III a.m. or 10:45 a.m. +A St. Francis Episcopal Church Sunday Services TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street 314 E. Main Street. Middleville, Mich. (Missouri Synod) Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Phone 795-9030 Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass... 3:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class.........................11:00 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 St. Francis Episcopal Church 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 wvvw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 4:00 pm 9:30 am It CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, June 11 - Strangers in the Night Rev. Jim Hodge Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org sCherryVilley RRESBY TERI A N Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Connection Nub for 'Kids' of all apes 6 J J jftletfjotnsit Ourefj Lakeside Community Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto •It Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship.............................................. 6:00 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................... .9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... .6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Loving God, Loving People A Place For YOU! Currently meeting at ii 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia Duncan Lake Middle School Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Blended Service through September 4, 2006 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee SUNDAY CELEBRATION A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America ■■ Cornerstone Church 2045 68th St SE 698-3170 (rfainH SOattAiai 9:30a, ll:OOa Check out Avenue 2:42/Venue Service at 11:00 am -W X~i^hr /iew? www.CornerChurch.org ha rmrk ir\i \ / "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 MEM! i atbsa iksoH I cslztre IK $ Emu UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m...................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m Traditional Service 'hum . 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: Wfdnesdav Service; M-37 in Irving) A.M. Holy Communion 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://www.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt -ft] Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 ’iklIt* WAYFARER, I COMMUNITY CHURCH I An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: h’H’vv,wayfqrercc.org 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord CL I Morning Worship Service....... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service......... 6:00 p.m. I I Whitneyville Bible church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street i fcjnzjtadh Finding the Way Together! 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornim? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am 7, Nursery available throuphouf. [ver/ore if welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 » Peace Church Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm i Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary; 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org Sermons available online. A Place for Family & Friends CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 10:30 a m> Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 6:00 p.m. Family Supper ............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group........................................ 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ............... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 I I N i �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 5 X Village-wide garage sales I will be Friday & Saturday fe w«e«-r The village-wide garage sales in the Village of Middleville will be held Friday and Saturday, June 910 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A list of those sales regis­ tered will be available at the offices on Village Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call Amy DeVries to reg­ ister a sale or for more infor­ mation. ti, & 11!/• I > I Jenifer Strauss kicks off reading club fun • Well known storyteller Jenifer Strauss will delight summer reading club members at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library with tales of Paws, Claws and Scales at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13. There is no charge for this event and children can sign reading club at-----------the library. The library will oiyn up v.K for .W. the ».vz ,wvK-...y - ------be open Mondays and Tuesdays during^the summer from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the library is open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information about the Summer Reading Club call 795-5434. 2^ •• & S. CYB, j--------------------------------- J HWIII la "’rw, : A U nt ji lift 11 On • . * .3ro»»Lnch Ixoiiia. I MJ am u-rr.... T iOhANm [raiw ptai •.fTfrW tr HO® r>0 . r...... ..... ----- J------------ --- ----------------- 7------- . is Wtoj l3*r rtrr E U.I.I. U.UI. • •* *► • • • * PaperGator at Peace Church helps pay debt by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The PaperGator located in the parking lot of Peace Church is quietly helping the church pay its building fund debt and local residents care for the environment. The church is paid to col­ lect used paper products. The paper products placed in the PaperGator are processed at BPV Environmental in Byron Center. This company processed more than 10 mil­ lion pounds of paper in 2005. The paper collected at Peace will be shredded and colored. It will become either a lawn and garden mulch product or paper cat litter. Some statistics collected by the church say that one ton of paper collected saves three cubic yards of space in a landfill. There should be no shortage of paper to collect since other statistics state that Americans buy 62 million papers a day and trash than 44 million of more them. The PaperGator is for newsprint, catalogs, maga­ zines, junk mail, phone books and office or school paper. It does not take corru­ gated cardboard. Other items that cannot go in the plastic. PaperGator are metal, trash and glass. The PaperGator is on the west side of the parking lot and is clearly marked. Church member Linda Hoek organized this project. •J- * Still time to sign up for car seat inspection By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer There is still time to sign up for the free car seat inspection, sponsored by the Caledonia Kiwanis Club. The Safe Kids Car Seat Project is slated for Friday, June 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Premier Travel and 7105 located Cruise, Broadmoor Avenue. Each appointment will last approximately an hour each, with three appointments per time slot. For any car seat which does not meet the % i J•a J— inspection, the Kiwanis Club will replace the car seat free of charge. Space is limited, so any­ one interested in the inspec­ tion is encouraged to sched­ lent early. To 1o ule an appointment schedule an ;appointment, contact Melinda, the Kent County Car Seat coordinator at 616-391-7233. For any additional questions or information, contact Melanie Salamone at 616-443-7627. engagemen Is ‘Lawn Chair Book — | B ■ | | |J|§Cl|§SIOI1S 10 06 _ | | "All * 4 I P -• a * ■ Q0|(| |Q ^316(101113 The Caledonia Branch of Kent District Library will host “Lawn Chair Book Discussions” on the first Wednesday of each month once again this summer. Readers from Caledonia and around the area are invited to these discussions, which will be held at the Caledonia branGh. These informal book dis­ cussions for adults will take place Wednesday, June 7, Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, August 2. Each discussion begins at 7 p.m. and should last about an hour. For more information about book titles, contact the library at 647-3840. The Caledonia Branch of Kent District Library is located at ~ '’ in St. Emmons 240 Caledonia. Cost share seminar to be held for ag producers % ? Sr & Wieringas to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary _■ _ ■ I f _ • 1 X Ed and Katie Wieringa will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary June 7> 2006. The couple have nine children - Lee, Paul, Tom, Bill, Nick, Annmarie, Deb, Geanie and John. Ed and Katie have 27 grand­ children and 25 great­ grandchildren. Well wishers can send cards to: Ed and Katie Wieringa at 11289 Jackson Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333. < I i r a JJ r V J > A I »• •• ■j" 4 t- J Vacation Bible School Middleville United Methodist Church E Buist/Ries Randy and Dawn Buist of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Buist, to Ryan Ries, son of Glen and Denise Ries of Portland, MI. Rachel is a graduate of Aquinas College and is cur­ rently teaching fourth grade in East Grand Rapids. Ryan is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at G.R.C.C. and is presently working in the horticulture field. A June 24 outdoor wed­ ding is planned at Bay Pointe on Gun Lake. June 19-22 9:00 am-12:00 noon Registration at 8:30 am This years theme: The Miracles of Jesus For more information call: 269-795-9266 06632104 TK Alumni Reunion - 1934 to 1960 June 24th, 2006 5 P.M. Social Hour 6 P.M. Dinner $18.50 per person - at the Middle Villa 269^795-3030 i lift 2346 F -• ’ - **; 06632305 The I REW t 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Barber Salon J Hair Cut is $ooo Haircut & HiLite is $22.00 (Free Shampoo & Relaxing There will be a seminar to discuss funding of cost share assistance for agriculture pro­ ducers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the Orangeville Village Hall.’ Funding is available to help local producers install best management practices to reduce phosphorus loading in the Gun and Kalamazoo rivers. Eligible cost share prac­ tices include filter strips, grassed waterways, animal trails and walkways, live­ stock fencing, cover crops, conservation tillage, grade stabilization structures and others. For information on the seminar call Shawn McKenney at 269-673-8965, ext. 3. The Orangeville Village HURRY, PRICED REDUCED! >■ _A_T ~ Sr L- * ’Al, ft tl ~ ~ “SI A.-- a S' r** ’ U * I?- r ... • OPEN HOUSE ■ SUN., JUNE 11 • 2-4 PM & MON., 6/12 • 6-8 PM GREAT FAMILY HOME! MUST SEE TO BELIEVE! Indoor lap pool, professionally landscaped w/underground sprinkling, over 4,500 w/fish pond and waterfall, sand volleyball court, 5 acres overlooking Cobb Lake. F barn, plus, will include new SS refrigerator, new Bosch convection gas stove, nevi dryer, pool table, 4 station weight lifting system, indoor driving range and gun safe 350 N. Patterson, Wayland or Call Maggie, 269-945-24881 4 f �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 i.'l I 7 t I r 1 • ‘i r -d 1 Patricia A. “Patty” Minor-Brownell Kirsten Ann Lake MIDDLEVILLE - Kirsten Ann Lake, age 11, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 29, 2006 of accidental injuries. She was born December 23, 1994 in Grand Rapids and was a fifth grade student at Thornapple Kellogg Schools - Page Elementary. Kirsten was a girl full of life. Her heart was full of love to give to anyone who needed it. If there ever was a situation where she got something and someone had to go without, she would give up hers. Kirsten loved singing, dancing, swimming that involved fun. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Dave and Cindy Schnittker; older brother, James Lake; and three little sisters, Rachel and Alyssa Lake and Mikayla Schnittker, all of Middleville; her grandpar­ ents, Jim and Dorothy Drake of Shelbyville, Tom and Vicky Secord of Middleville, Thomas M. Leslie since 1985. He was a mem­ ber of the American Legion in Caledonia, Elks Club in Traverse City, Jaycees in Michigan City, Chamber of Commerce in Michigan City and Traverse City and an active member of Abate. He loved motorcycling, sailing and fishing. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Terri Leslie of Caledonia; parents, Gayle and Lucille Leslie of Ionia; Michael children, and CALEDONIA - Thomas M. Leslie, age 55, of Caledonia formerly of Ionia, passed away May 13, 2006. He was born July 9, 1950 in Ionia, the son of Gayle and Lucille (Kyser) Leslie. He graduated from Ionia High School in 1968. He attended Ferris State and Western Universities. Thomas married Teresa Bowers November 21, 1997. He was currently employed by Sysco Foods Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon A?- ■ (I ' * c rj J ‘A k ’. -* r* olh fc — - 4 ■ ‘W ■ if? ■:??* 8 269-795-4254 CM i 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville, Ml 49333 Patricia A. “Patty” MinorBrownell, age 44, of Pennfield Township, died Tuesday morning, May 30, 2006 at her residence sur­ rounded by her family and friends, following a lengthy illness. Patty was born on August 25, 1961 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ruben and Phyllis (Nelson) Minor. She was a 1980 graduate of Pennfield High School Beauty Wrights and the was Academy; owner/operator of Back Door Pet Grooming of and Middleville; ana was employed at the Babylon Hair and Tanning Salon. Patty was a member of “HOG” (Harley’s Owner Group); enjoyed vacation cruises and convertible cars; genealogy work and shop­ ping was her passion. Amanda Leslie of On April 18, 2000 in Muskegon, Laura and Joe Battle Creek, Patty married Lutz of Grand Haven, Jason Jeffrey D. “Jeff’ Brownell and Stephanie Nemeth of and he survives. Ionia. Carmen and Parish* Also surviving are her son, Jefferson of Ann Arbor; sis­ Specialist Ryan A. Misner, ter. Sharon and Dallas US Army of Battle Creek; a Houghton of Fenwick; moth- granddaughter, Chloe M. er-in-law, Sara Bowers of Misner of Battle Creek; a Ionia; brother-in-law, Dan and Kathy Bowers of Harbor Springs; 12 grandchildren; four nephews and one great nephew. A memorial celebration by Jon Gambee will be held June 10th at 5 Staff Writer p.m. at the Caledonia Kirsten Lake, 11, of American Legion Post 305. Middleville was killed in an Arrangements by Lake off road vehicle accident in Funeral Home in Ionia. the Upper Peninsula on Anyone wishing may Memorial Day. make a memorial contribu­ Lake was a passenger on a tion to Abate or Caledonia 2006 Yamaha Rhino 660 American Legion. ORV, which was driven by Online condolences may her cousin, cousin. 13-year-old be made at www.lakefunerBriana Schnittker, also from alhomes.com. Middleville. Schnittker was transported to Schoolcraft Lyle and Sandy Lake of Boyne Falls and John and Judy Schnittker of Caledonia; many. many, many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Scott Alan Lake, July 1998. Funeral services were held Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Thornapple Valley Church (M-43 in Hastings). Pastor Phil Courtright officiated. Interment at Yankee Springs Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. * Be as involved as you want in the construction of your new dream home. ■ J! ■ • Building Lots - up to 100% Financing • Hunting Land • Investment Parcels • No Acreage Limits A Leader in Home & Construction Financing J << ■ri ? ■ >a- Serving the greater West Michigan area s <D O J 1 £ — stepdaughter, Abbie J. Stevens of Battle Creek; three sisters, Michelle M. Stimac of Battle Creek; Jenny D. (Jesse) Hansen of Coldwater and Pamela K. (Greg) Lucius of Pioneer, Ohio; two brothers, Wayne E. Moore of Coldwater and Robert P. Moore of Knoxville, Tenn.; a half­ brother, Bert Minor of Battle Creek and a half-sister, Bessie Minor; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; her in-laws, Jeffrey D. and Li fli M * & Hospital in Manistique, where she was treated for her injuries. According to Sgt. Chris Hayward of the Manistique Michigan State Police Post, who investigated the acci­ dent, troopers were dis­ patched at approximately 12:50 p.m. to West Edge Road in Germfask Township. “The operator apparently lost control after turning the ORV onto a gravel road,” Hayward said. “Both occu­ pants were thrown from the vehicle as it slid and flipped over. The 11 year old was pronounced dead at the scene. The 13 year old oper­ ator was transported to Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital by Luce County EMS for treatment. “Neither passenger was wearing a helmet or avail­ able seatbelts.” Emergency responders from Germfask, Manistique EMS, Schoolcraft County Sheriffs Department and a MSP trooper from Newberry Post also assisted at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. I i '^Sjt 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week ■;^ct teli Randy Haagsman 1-888-339-3121 Ext. 2060 < *" * *s • ” — **7 . I A THORNAPPLE AREA ? ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION I i fj’l Ictu Mt Our Hometown Charitable Organization r. MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. r Email: randyh@clarkfinancialgroup.com cm -4 » r * • f c Phone 269-945-9554 2305 East Paris SE - Grand Rapids 124 East Bridge St-, Suite C - Plainwell cn • -- * o Z Vacant Land Hnancin i Kathleen (Armour) Brownell, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Teresa (Joe) Garrett and Marj Brownell; brothers-inlaw, Robert Brownell, Tim (Mindy) Brownell and Brad (Sue Ann) Brownell; special friends, Christine Smith. Miava Gravelyn and Tina Dangle and her best friends, her dogs - Maggie, Permilia, Baby and Benji and her cat Oscar. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister: Theresa L. Van Nortwick in 1998 and a niece, Karla Smith. At the request of the fami­ ly, a graveside service to cel­ ebrate Patty’s life was held on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township, outside of Hastings. Memorial contributions in Patty's honor may be made to the Good Samaritan Lifespan Hospice. The Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home was in charge of all the arrange­ ments. Personal messages for the family may be left at www.farleyestesdowdle.com CALL ANYTIME FOR SUN & NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS ClAvk. ^FtKAHriAl L ar I Middleville girl killed in ATV accident Save Thousands Owner Contracted 4 Home Construction Loans * I’ I t I EQUAL HOUSBK Let me put my 20+ years of experience to work for you! LENDER For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com IS I IJ �•It The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 7 | Caledonia Community Players to present ‘Pride and Prejudice’ t 1* * is- > ■• / I ] I I ff •T 7L A 1 I 7 I * “a I ■ J •fl­ IS ■PS Planting and participating at Page Members of the Page Elementary School student council continued their tradition of planting at the school as part of their way of improving the school. * 1 n *b»»4 1 * 1 •* ft I * & 51 1 a " *» t The preschool programs provided at the Thornapple Kellogg Schools benefit stu­ dents in many ways. Students learn skills in a small setting with certified teachers. This is a district where the motto “Where Kids Come First” starts with the first interaction with the district through preschool. Shar Evans encourages parents interested in a pre- ¥ > ? • » •' .3 .= J ft n I j| UI * i‘ • I? 1' 1 ■ twwikr stMi, school program for their children to call her at 7953397. Preschool students have an opportunity to participate in the McFall early child­ hood program. They have access to the computer lab. library, playground. The preschool teachers work hand-in-hand, accord­ ing to Evans, with the McFall teachers and princi- II BBiiss -&1 B e s- inis i. ft 4 mi 11 1 k• 9 1 as 3I&B ^1* R _?• a" *t 0 nr Wii * F ____ F r REALTY WWW.DEKOKREALTY.COM T jg O ■ I. 616-891-0992 1-888-88-DeKOK De Kok •fl PRINTING PLUS It* ' A 52 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn II i ' 1 & I1 126 East Main Middleville, MI A 11 • « The preschoolers even learn school bus etiquette when they go on field trips. Graduation for preschool­ ers is held at the high school auditorium. For more information about the pre-school pro­ grams offered at McFall, call Shar Evans at 795-3397 pals. Curriculum is coordi­ nated with the kindergarten program. Even for parents who don’t choose the coop pre­ school program where par­ ents volunteer in the class­ room. preschool can be an excellent introduction to the TK school community. HHJ « (ball)/footman (Ethan Green), Housemaid/dancer (ball)/town gossip (Katie Schenk), and Housemaid in love/dancer (ball) (Laura Shank). The productions crew includes: Steve Vander Ark, director; Sherry Crawford, producer; Jeff Jenkins and Tom Kaechele, technical directors; Amy Hooyer. Costumes; and Brenda Vander Ark, props and set dressing. Tickets for the play are $8 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. Reserved seat tickets are available at the Caledonia Resource Center, and general admission tick­ ets will be available at the door. For reserved seat tick­ ets or more information, call (616) 891-8117. only leaves for London but manages to take Mr. Bingley with him. The cast of characters include: Mr. Bennet (Jim Hillen), Mrs. Bennet (Brenda Vander Ark), Jane (Rachel Geerlings), Elizabeth (Kira Sanscrainte), Mary (Bethany Duemler), Catherine (Kitty) (Julianne Erno), Lydia (Megan Noorman), Mr. Collins (John Scranton), Mr. ingley (Matthew Lutes), Miss Bingley (Samantha Lee), Mr. Darcy (Rodney TeSlaa), Lady Catherine de Bourgh (Pam Shank), Lady Lucas (Amy Hooyer), Charlotte (Katy Pent), Mr. Wickham (Scott Erno), Hill (Mary Ann Heinen), Officer/dancer (ball)/footman (Tim Cerchia, Nick Madison), Stable boy/dancer TK preschool programs help students L r By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Community Players will present “Pride and Prejudice” on June 22, 23, and 24 at the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center. All of the performances will be begin at 7 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice,” originally a Jane Austen novel, will introduce five daughters who hope to someday marry the man of their dreams. However, an overbearing mother throws trouble into the mix. As Jane falls deeply in love with the wealthy Mr. Bingley, and it looks as if a romance is pos­ sible between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy is a very proud young man and he is shocked by Mama's vulgar matchmaking. He not 5 1 /2% 06632128 >*• I 06632358 — festM A *-• e »; —m—ii | ®»il 1 1 ............... .... —— — Freeport Reunion is June 10 z* 1 •1 * The Freeport School reunion on June 10 will include open hours at the Freeport Historical Society from 2- 5 p.m. Then the museum will be open after the dinner at the Freeport Community Center. The reunion is for all of •It those who attend school in Freeport before students were transferred to the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. MS g 7 ’i ri r 4 JfJ "I z V. 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June 6. 2006 Veterans visit Middle School for memorial service and dedication I By Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Students at the Duncan Lake Middle School were recently treated to a special Memorial Service and dedi­ cation as members of the Caledonia American Legion Post #305 along with former Caledonia students gathered on the school’s Performing Arts Center stage. The service and dedication were organized with the American Legion Post #305 by middle school teacher Paul Nixon. Presenting the service were Legion Commander Larry Stauffer, Pastor Bryan Harrison of the Alaska Baptist Church and Superintendent Jerry Phillips. Dick Posthumus, a Caledonia Class of 1968 graduate and former Michigan lieutenant gover­ nor, offered memorial remarks to the students. Middle school student Max Wagner began the memorial service by singing the National Anthem. Legion members Mike Agner, Chet Teater, and Bill White performed a flag fold­ ing ceremony, informing the students about the purpose of w i J Members of the Caledonia American Legion Post #305 performed a Memorial Service and dedication to the Duncan Lake Middle School students. each fold. The students learned "the first fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of the belief in the eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our •II. ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world. The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for American citizens trusting in God, it is to him we turn in times of peace as well as in *4 Christian Hearts Caregivers Network cimJi KrisMomf » P0 Box 518 / Caledonia. Michigan 493164)518 616826-2440 Now accepting clients in the Caledonia/Middleville areas. Homecare for all ages. 2 Christian Hearts Caregivers Network I Care for the physical and spiritual, staff ordained minsters, registered nurse. Call for [wmonal Interview and evaluation. 31 •J tots. Vouching lives with care 06632102 Kellie, Jaydyn and Emma Schut would like to thank our families, friends, and community members for their ongoing support, encouragement, gifts and prayers. A special thanks to the Carl Perrin family for hosting a benefit pig roast and those who donated their time and money. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered. Love the Scftut girls 06637206 ••• times of war for his divine guidance. The fifth fold is in tribute to our country... and in deal­ ing with other countries, may she always be right.' but it is still our country, right or wrong.’ The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge alle­ giance to the flag of the United State of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The seventh fold is in trib­ ute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within our bound­ aries of our republic. The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day. The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the characters of men and women who have made this country great have been molded. The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our coun­ try since he or she was first .1 L m. The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob. The twelfth fold, in the eyes of the Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost. When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, remind­ ing us of our national motto... "In God We Trust." Also during the service, a weeping cherry tree recently planted in the school’s court­ yard was dedicated to the school in memory of three fallen soldiers who graduat­ ed from Caledonia High School. Lee Himebaugh, Ralph Keating, and Jerome Lukas lost their lives while serving in Vietnam. Himebaugh was a corporal * rv J Si * »< • v •« r .1 * ■ A. . r 'v i • ’V; k* '''' 4-4* ■' .< V •• I! ir cfcr? • A weeping cherry tree was dedicated to the Duncan Lake Middle School in memory of Caledonia graduates Lee Himebaugh, Ralph Keating, and Jerome Lukas. r Al- 1 ■1 I Vietnam. Lukas was a private first class in the United States Army in the 196th light infantry brigade. He was bom Jan. 1, 1948 and killed in action May 13, 1969 in Quan Tin, South Vietnam. At the conclusion of the service, the students joined the American Legion Color Guard and Firing Squad outside for the 21-Gun Salute and trumpeters for the per­ formance of Taps. in the United States Marine Corps. He was enlisted with the third battalion in the fourth marines. Himebaugh was born Jan. 10, 1948 and killed in action May 27.1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. Keating was a private first class in the United States Army. He served in the ninth infantry division. 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Special pro­ grams are planned on Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library Tuesdays through July. 21 are Students who did not reg- through Aug. ister for the club during visits Mondays and Wednesdays to their school library are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and encouraged to stop by the Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. library to sign up. The library will be closed Storyteller Jenifer Strauss will present stories featuring on Fridays in addition to paws, claws, scales and tales being closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Tuesday, June 13. On June 20, Binder Park Zoo will be at the library with live animals at 10 a.m. On June 27 the library hosts a stuffed animal pet show. There will be a story time and everyone will win a prize ribbon for reading. The library will be closed r \ tx » ■rw l .t i 1 Fv ■ AT V M I.W l\s *K_ s 5^5*- ••• -- It was almost ready for the Freeport Fire Department auction to begin as bidders crowded around auctioneer I Terry Armour. 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Stop in to S&S a www.edwardjones.com (269) 795-3302 —“ i TK schools’ budget hearing will be Monday could mean leaving it with yr 10650 Heather Glenn LOOKING FOR SOMETHING PRETTY? r- \x> Leaving a 401 (k) behind L L1 Ill us about The crowd at Freeport spent a long time looking over the items up for auc­ tion on May 27. — —— Insurance for their home and 11 lots of kids toys & clothes, household items, furniture, decorating items, some of us are moving n• • o O (269) 795-9758 Hours: Monday-Saturday 9-8; Sunday 12-5 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 TK places 11th in its division of national Computer Science League b I I ■ r Recipients of the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship, Brent VanNamen (left) and Ken Potter, Jr. are pictured with Caledonia Education Foundation representative Kathy Jackson at the Senior Award Night. Caledonia Education Foundation awards two Barnaby Scholarships The Caledonia Education Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2006 Lou Amy Barnaby Scholarship. The Scholarship is in memory of Amy Lou Barnaby, a 1988 graduate of Caledonia, who despite her physical handicaps, gave more to the world in her 18 years of life than most peo­ ple do in a lifetime. A gifted listener and communicator, Amy made everyone she knew feel special because she accepted and respected each person she met. The Foundation is pleased to recognize two young men .!< who, through their strength of character, have impacted their school and community in a positive way, said a spokesperson. They are * Kenneth Potter Jr. and Brent Each VanNamen. will receive a $1,000 scholar­ ship. Potter will be attending Central Michigan University, pursuing a math teaching degree. He has been involved in Young Life, track, and soccer. Potter is described by his teachers as a self-starter, a team player, selfless, and helpful. He has been a stu­ dent aid, and also the volun­ teer statistician of the track program. Coach Remenap says, "He genuinely pours his all into most tasks." Brent VanNamen will be attending Calvin College and wants to be an elemen­ tary teacher or a missionary. He is the trumpet section leader in band and also men- Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 06630519 Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 tors a freshman student. VanNamen is active in his church youth group and has participated in numerous service projects. He has worked hard to overcome adversity in his life, including the loss of his father last year. VanNamen's teachers describe him as sincere, honest, and hardworking. He says he likes to focus on the things that really matter - love, respect, encourage­ ment, and self-giving. To be eligible for the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship, a student must be a Caledonia senior on schedule to graduate with a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better, and exhibit good moral character and firmness of purpose •It (verified by letters of reference). Information packets containing applications for the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship are available in the Caledonia High School student services office and applications are due April 1 of each year. Special preference is given to applicants with financial need or with special needs (i.e. physical limitations and/or a labeled learning disability). MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED First-Time Home Buyer Seminar Smith-Diamond ------ — SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. 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Thomapple Kellogg sent a five member team composed of Erin Baragar, Cody Garvey, Vanessa Glass, Ryan McMahon and Sam Scholtens, who traveled to Cincinnati for the national competition this past Memorial Day weekend. There were a total of 73 teams that attended the com­ petition, and while it is a national competition, there were teams from as far away as Croatia and Romania. Simply qualifying for this competition is a major accomplishment because only the top schools are invited. The Thornapple Kellogg team demonstrated that they are capable of competing in a national competition by placing 11th out of the 18 teams in their division. In addition, Garvey received an individual award for having one of the top scores on the written rtion of the competition, This competition consists of four rounds, held first at the local high school. Each round includes a short answer test that is based on advanced computer theory and a computer program that students have to write. Results of each test were sent to the national office. Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! * The team got to enjoy the Memorial weekend heat in Ohio. problems that they had three hours to complete. In the afternoon, each individual student took a written test on various advanced theory computer topics. til Cumulative scores are kept and the top schools are invit­ ed to the All-Star Contest for face-to-face competition. 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I Call McMillen Realty for your personal showing! 269-763-9838 »■ ss �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 13 y X Caledonia High School marching band participated in the Memorial Day service. The bagpipes always make the service more meaningful. one night, when everything From previous page was still; I listened to the bugler play and felt a sudden How many pilots' planes chill. I wondered just how shot down? How many died many times that taps had meant "Amen," when a flag had draped a coffin of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, of the mothers and the wives, of fathers, sons and husbands with interrupted lives. 1 thought about a graveyard at the bottom of the sea of graves unmarked in Arlington. No, freedom isn't free." Gore’s closing prayer came after a service of music and speakers. American Glenn Legion member Klaver began the service by informing the crowd of the Memorial Day history and stressing that Americans should never forget the price the fallen soldiers paid. He encouraged everyone to take time every day to pray for those who defended America. Klaver added that Americans are reminded everyday of the wars all around and to "not fear war, but support those who fight for our freedom." American Legion Post #305 Chaplain Gore offered a After the welcoming, at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers' graves? No, freedom isn't free. “I heard the sound of taps b Ktai ft! nfctal K. 1 WB1B ■ nih ■r suwis <1 T B ■•* I and service people saluted the flag. The bagpipe band then played "Amazing Grace, which was followed by Chaplain Gore's opening prayer. Rogers prayed for the "good soldiers who fight a good fight." After a moment of silence, members from the high school band played the tradi­ tional "Taps" as the veterans American Legion Chaplain Mike Agner prayed, thank­ ing the men and women who fought in the wars "for the opportunities in our land. He prayed for honors and blessings for those left behind in battle. Next, Lindsey Woodcock lead the audience and service people in the National Anthem. Guest speaker State Senator Ken Sikkema was then introduced. Sikkema spoke of hearts being filled with honor for those who laid down their lives for our freedom. He asked the crowd to remember what was lost, to appreciate our freedom, and to remember the pain for that freedom. Sikkema explained how many fallen soldiers lost their dreams, the reason they were fighting. He finished by saying, "Today, we think of our fellow Americans, and we are eternally in their debt." Sergeant of Arms David Stauffer then placed a wreath on the stand next to the memorial site and saluted the token of enduring time. 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Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com See our website for complete job opportunities. TKMS selects students of the month for May & SUMMER JOBS Sixth grade students of the month for May were Colin Tedrow, Jordan Timm, Zach Pitman, Matt Thomas, Quinn Berstrom, Morgan Shawtell, Erin Hermenitt, Sarah Scobey, Alex Roy, Eric Seger, Isabelle Jansma, Whitney LaVire, Christina Rinvelt, Kegan Thomas, neil Bergsma, Emmie Beckering and Clay Reigler. Seventh graders in the middle row are Duncan Seger, Samantha Kilmartin, Brandon Nicholas, Travis Tolan, Lexi Sensiba, Jake Parks, Jessica Burtch and Colton Carson. The final eighth graders from this year are standing in the back, They are Millie Hoggman, Katy Tobin, Rebecca Denney, Ashley Neeson, Trevor Dalton, Randy Hodges, Travis Mckenna, Tim Olsen, Audrey Koetsier, Cassandra DeHaan, Sandra Fein, Jennifer Lyke, Jaren Smendik, and Kaley Jachim. 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These students were selected in April. Andrea Pennfield, Shelby Kenyon, Donovan Scott, Matthew Davidson, Dillon goosen, Stephannie Gonzalez, Jessica LaBay, Eric Heynig, Elizabeth Hurd and Tyler Rafferty were selected. Also chosen were Allyson Winchester, Ashlyn Coats, Jared Stolicker, Grant Davis, Terra Lydy, Tamara Reed, Travis Moore and Olivia Seaman. Other notable students in April were Drew Kiel, Alec Dickerson, Brad England, Shannon Hamilton, Brittany Quint, Samantha Replogle, Jordyn Pascucci, Andrea Jackson, Alyson Lynn, Jacob Van Kuiken, Nathan Reinke, John Poholski; Dustin Brummel and Jessica Perez. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT, AS AN ACCESSORY TO AN APPROVED PERMITTED OR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: (2) THE DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE FOR PRIVATE USE OF THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY OR FOR THE MANAG­ ER, OWNER, OR SIMILAR EMPLOYEE OF THE RESORT/RECREATIONAL USE. IT IS NOT INTENDED THAT THE DWELLING UNIT BE USED FOR RENTAL PURPOSES OR TO BE DEVELOPED FOR SALE TO A THIRD PARTY. SECTION II — REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE AND EFFECTIVE DATE: ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED, THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOLLOWING PROPER PUBLICATION 5 OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 297 OF 1996. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9091 73 CT21 wt tel b -Ji' =7! 'Sit i » rt ,W (1) NO MORE THAN ONE(1) SUCH DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PERMITTED. -•*7 am * AMENDMENT TO ADD TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15.3.9; RESORT AND RECREATION ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AS FOLLOWS: - r^ctr k YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 D. 1 '■Sri —- 06632262 Write us a letter! ‘•k * The Sun & News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: 1 “• • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that ••■a ■ - ■ • _ a will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com & aS i'S �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 15 •II First preliminary bridge hearing has few comments by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer Members of the Barry County Road Commission carefully listened on Thursday, June 1 as about 10 people of the approximately 50 people in the audience CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES LI EETING NOTICE A workshop and regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m, on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. _I ■ NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070 -1- Wi 11 I 4 Li HI PLEASE NOTE TIME OF Al EETING k !!! k TENTATIVE AGENDA WORKSHOP (5:30-6:45) Regarding the ‘Payment in Lieu of Taxes’ (PILOT) program (for a proposed ‘Porter Hills’ develop­ ment). ri EETING £ REGULAR_____ (Beginning at 7:00) 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the May 17, 2006 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Re­ quiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Ordinance - 1st Reading Request by ‘FMJ Property Holdings, L.L.C.’ to rezone property from R-R, Rural and Residential I-2, Heaving Industrial to C-2, General Business. Property commonly known as 5125 and 5135 68th Street. New parcel number 41.23.06.300.035 (formerly 41.23.06.300.003 and part of 41.23.06.300.007). E. Ordinance - 1st Reading - i -1 w 10 <0* II Request by Donald Eerdmans to rezone prop­ erty, from the A, Agricultural District, to the 1-1, Light Industrial District. Property commonly known as 5940 and 5950 68th Street. Parcel numbers 41.23.08.126.006 and (part of) 41.23.08.126.007. 6 INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. A. None. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. A. None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation - Regarding the August, 2006 ‘Kent County Senior Millage’ bal­ lot proposal. B. Resolution -_ _ _ _ Site Condominium - Request by ILBHunt Club, L.L.C, for approval of the proposed ‘Buck Lake Woods Site developCondominium’ ment. Property commonly known as 7222 Buck Lake Woods. Parcel number 41.23.12.400.069. C. Motion - Request by Ed Heckman to conduct a pri­ vate fireworks show, near Buck Lake. D. Resolution - To place the 2006 summer special assessment districts on the July, 2006 •Il tax roll. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 06632264 13. ADJOURNMENT. Barry County Road Commission board members Don Walcott and Dave Dykstra heard comments from those opposed, in favor and neutral toward the possible new bridge over the Thornapple River joining Finkbeiner and Crane Roads. presented their opposition, support or neutral questions about a proposed second the bridge icrossing at River Thornapple Finkbeiner and Crane. Don Walcott and Dave Dykstra listened as oppo­ nents called the proposed project a “truck route to nowhere,” “not advanta­ geous to the area” and claimed that this new bridge and road connection would not eliminate traffic problems. from Lannes Erich White spoke Bradford briefly on the need for the bridge and an all weather east-west connection. He also mentioned the possibili­ ty of an expansion of the water heater manufacturing, which would need better all weather routes. The Middleville Bradford White plant employs 1,100 people. Lannes said, “We do the best we can to focus on safe­ ty. Bradford White is in full support of this project. It will be good for the village and the area.” David Low, from the Snowmobile Michigan Association, asked that if a Call for classified ads Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News ACTION-Msl new bridge is built that it be designed so that other vehi­ cles, including snowmobiles and bicycles, could use the crossing. Brandon Mieras, from Williams and Works, engi­ neers for the Village of Middleville, talked about the condition of the existing bridge and the amount of repairs it takes to keep the bridge in good condition. He also mentioned that the Village has done such a good job maintaining the bridge that the problems are hidden. Other supporters men­ tioned that in light of the recent hurricane damage that of the next hearing.” Anyone cannot who a second river crossing would improve safety in the attend the preliminary hear­ ing on Saturday, June 10 at area. 10 a.m. in the Thomapple Others raised concerns that houses would end up Kellogg High School audito­ being too close to the road rium can send comments and that when they had pur­ either positive, negative or the to Road chased their property they neutral were not aware of these Commission. Comments should be plans. The safety of children and existing intersections mailed to the Board of the Road County were also among the topics Barry Commission, 1725 West Mraised. Walcott stressed that 43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, many questions could not be Hastings, Mich. 49058. answered about the project Writers should include their until there are actual designs, name, address and telephone and a design phase has not number. These comments yet been authorized. He will be entered into the pub­ stressed the Road lic hearing record. Formal public hearings Commission’s commitment will be scheduled if the proj­ to safety. Following the next pre­ ect goes on to the design liminary hearing, the mem­ phase. For more information bers of the Road about the June 10 prelimi­ Commission Board will nary public hearing, call the decide whether to go forward Road Commission at 9453449. with the design phase. Walcott said, We may make the decision at the end - NOTICE IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The June 14th regular meeting of the Irving Township board will begin at 6:30 p.m. This will only be for the June meeting. All other meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk 06632191 PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission has scheduled two Preliminary Public Hearings concerning the CONSTRUCTION OF FINKBEINER AND CRANE ROADS BETWEEN PATTERSON AND WHITNEYVILLE ROADS AS WELL AS A NEW BRIDGE OVER THE THORNAPPLE RIVER BETWEEN M-37 AND WHITNEYVILLE ROAD The public will be given an opportunity to express their opinions of the project as was presented in the informational meetings held May 10 and 20. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING #1 Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. and PRELIMINARY PUBLIC HEARING #2 Both Meetings to be held at THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 13, 2006 COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM, AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1 ZBA 06-06-06, PARCEL ID. NO. 08-16-029-015-00; SECTION NO. 29-3-10 PENNASSEE PARK; OWNER ROY & JACKIE MARTIN; 11047 GUN LAKE ROAD; MIDDLEVILLE, MI REQUESTING A NORTH SIDE LOT VARIANCE OF FOUR FEET (4’1 IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT AN ENCLOSURE FOR THE OUTSIDE ACCESS TO THEIR BASEMENT. 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZON­ ING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL START OF THE MEET­ Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. ' West Main St. - Middleville, Michigan Thornapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-7202 Village of Middleville 100 E. Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-3385 arry County Road Commission » 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. PO Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 77503290 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 12, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider comments regarding the proposed Village budget for the July 1, 2006 through June 30,2007 fiscal year. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Village Offices. ING. Americans With Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (Second Extra Session), the Township Clerk. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESA1D TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION as amended. OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL. Dated: June 6, 2006 Carol Cranmore; Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Robert L. Lippert; Zoning Administrator Yankee Springs Township Sandra Ayers, Manager/Clerk VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 06632260 06632088 • • « �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 •II Schaner scores Scots’ best individual finish ever by Brett Bremer Sports Editor College recruiters can't really start chasing Caledonia soon-to-be senior Carolyn Schaner until the middle of the month. After a performance like the one she had over the weekend in the Division 2 The Scots’ Brittany Gibbons sends a drive flying off the tenth tee box at The Meadows Friday afternoon dur­ ing the Division 2 state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC 4 •< • ■ — -------Since 1980 ► £ Ml TA Leonard Hughes Jr. r- (517) 852-9040 * • fl 61 - i Log With Horses or Skidder 06630423 girls' golf state finals at The Meadows, Caledonia head coach Gus Wagner is sure they are coming. Schaner was third as an individual with a 156, and the Fighting Scot girls fin­ ished in a solid ninth at 741. “I thought we had a pretty good weekend. I was really happy with how we played,” said Wagner. Freshman Britni Gregory scored a 187 for the Fighting Scots, junior Sara Leatherman 189, junior Brittany Gibbons 213, and sophomore Amy Russo 224. Forest Hills Central’s Allie Tyler and OrtonvilleBrandon’s Laura Kwiatkowski, both individ­ ual qualifiers, were the only golfers ahead of Schaner. Tyler shot a 71-73-144 over the two days of the tourna­ ment, while Kwiatkowski went 75-79-154. Schaner fired an 81 on the first day and a 75 the second. “I think she was really happy,” Wagner said of Schaner. “She was disap- pointed in how she ended the first day. With four or five to go she was even or one over and had a triple and a double back-to-back right towards the end of the round. “To her credit, she came out the next day and said it was an easy 75.” Tyler’s 73 was the only score better than Schaner’s on the second day. The thirdplace finish by Schaner is the highest ever by a Caledonia girl. Isaac Mulvihill’s sec­ ond-place finish last fall at the boys' state finals was the best ever for a Caledonia Ay A & <* 4- -0 w ♦ - "* • * -J* *** 0^ ■W 5^ •7.^2 ■. * *T A. K e£t-- - - ' * Caledonia’s Carolyn Schaner sends a putt trickling towards the cup on the eight hole Friday afternoon during the Division 2 girls’ golf state finals at The Meadows, Schaner finished in third place as an individual with a two-day 36-hole score of 156. (Photo by Brett Bremer) boy. Wagner said that mid-June is the first time colleges can have contact with high •It golfers. Schaner who school wants to play on the college level is already very familiar with Grand Valley State University’s golf coach, her parents are Michigan State fans, and her high school coach would like her to lean towards the University of Michigan. She has some time to make up her mind. Her and all four of her teammates who competed at the state finals should be back next year, and better than ever. The Scots don’t have too far to go to catch the group of teams that fin­ ished ahead of them. Many of the schools .•!• will be look­ ing to reload next season. Wagner pointed out that the top teams, Seaholm and Dexter didn't have girls shooting 70’s all the time. They were consistently in the 80’s however. Birmingham Seaholm won the team title with a 675, one stroke better than second place Dexter. 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Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F ' (Ollis �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 17 Trojans and Scots both fall in semis Thornapple Neither Kellogg or Caledonia could advance past Thursday s Division 2 district semifinals in Middleville. The Fighting Scots were knocked off by the Holland Christian Maroons in the first of two semifinals, 1-0. Hastings, for the first time in three tries this season, knocked off the Trojans in the second semifinal 1-0. Hastings and Holland Christian couldn’t play their district final game on Saturday, because of the weather and the contest was rescheduled for Monday afternoon in Middleville. The sun was shining bright on the Saxons when Hastings’ Sam VanDenack curved a long shot into the left side of the Trojan net, for the only goal in that semifi­ nal, with 27:14 left to play. The Trojans defeated the Saxons twice in O-K Gold Conference action this spring, the second time scor- *•532? «E «*:.'!** £ ?* fc7-- ~ri‘- ~ - <■ '.i-i-u-X — ■«» * Middleville, Ml 25 Years Experience Forced Air, Boiler, In-floor Design & New M Construction Thornapple Kellogg’s Heidi VanderHeide (right) looks on as the Hastings Saxons celebrate their district semifinal victory over the Trojans in Middleville on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing two goals in the final 13 minutes including one in the final 11 seconds for a 2-1 win. Goals haven’t always been easy to come by for the Saxons. VanDenack’s score was her 18th of the season, but she has twice as many as her next highest-scoring - —ft. ilmiii u Ma tat * Famous Flooring | I ] OU ■te'» TK ’ s Ashleigh Lund looks to maneuver the ball TK’s Ashleigh Lund looks to maneuver through a crowd with the Saxons’ Kati Dakin on her heels in the second half of the district semifinal game in Middleville Thursday. 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Playing a local rival, for the third time, in the state tournament, and add that to a young team and it definitely caused some trouble for us.” Goal keeper Robbi Blain, midfielders Jill Funk and Chelsey Strumberger, and defender Jessica Johnson are the only seniors the Trojans will miss next season. Their coach hopes the district defeat is a lesson for those returning. Caledonia reached its semifinal by knocking off Wayland 8-1 last Tuesday, as the weather broke just in time to allow the two teams to play their pre-district game at Wayland. Caledonia jumped off to a 3-0 lead in the first nine min­ utes on goals from Morgan Warner (from Jenna Bigger), Kelly Cavanaugh (from Maddie Zych) and an unassisted goal by Jenna. Wayland countered short­ ly after Bigger's goal to make it 3-1. Maddie Zych eem answered a minute later off a pass from Brandi Victory, Just before the half Victory scored off a feed from Bigger, Victory scored two more times in the opening minutes of the second half, with Bigger assisting on one of the goals. 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The absolute deadline for entries is midnight June 10. The reg­ istration fee is $100 for those who register between May 31 and June 10. The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will be serving a spaghetti dinner that Friday evening of the event. The public is invited to attend. The cost for the dinner goes to support the TK Athletic Boosters schol­ arships. Volunteers are still needed to work at the middle school site. Information about vol­ unteering is available on the event Web site at www.N24HC.org. The Challenge began in 1983 with 18 riders and was headquartered at Wabasis Lake Park near Grand It Rapids. moved to Middleville in 2000 where the lower traffic volume is an advantage. The facilities of the high school and middle school include increased parking area and showers. Last year, riders started at the Middle School with meals served in the cafeteria. The start now goes down the long curving service road which allows riders to spread out. The National 24-Hour Challenge has become the largest event of its kind in the U.S. In 2000, riders from 24 states, Canada and France entered and completed 77,212.8 miles. In 2005 there were riders from 21 states, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand. — .-•w e M ♦ * i th R I/ IfI * c L /j ; ■ hi . * '^-43 £ y _ X •. -£ XL —■ i I I Middleville's population will increase by about 1,500 when the National 24-Hour Challenge comes to town. Bicyclists and their crews will begin arriving on Friday afternoon for number pick­ up. Riders can register begin­ ning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Many sponsors of the event participate in a Product Display of the newest items. Photo albums from previous events are available. The walls are papered with lists of riders by name, category and num­ ber. The Athletic Boosters Club of Thomapple-Kellogg High School also puts on a Saturday morning pancake breakfast and offers conces­ sions and ice on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday. The Friday dinner is also a chance for the riders to socialize before the event. For riders who have done this event many years, it is a reunion. There are always new faces, first timers look­ ing for advice on what to expect. It is also an opportu­ nity for Middleville to get to know a little about the peo­ ple who undertake the physi­ cal and mental challenge Why would a bicyclist try to ride for 24 hours? Beginning bicyclists find a 10 mile bicycle ride is just about right for some nice recreational exercise. It's good outdoor fun. But like I J a Allegan Women's Club hears local students Thornapple Kellogg High School junior Elena Gormley was a recipient of an art scholarship from the GFWC- Gun Lake area. Senior Kyla Sisson, seated at the key­ board, received the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club premier scholarship this year. Both provided entertainment for the Allegan Federation of Women’s Clubs spring meeting on May 23 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Want to get a passport? f ED'SBODYSHOP onia. f I I i M I WANT TO FIND A NATIONAL PARK CAMPSITE? any activity, the more you do it, the better you become. Ten miles soon builds into 20, 40, and up. For bicycling enthusiasts all over the coun­ try, 100 miles is a nice Saturday or Sunday "centu­ ry" ride. Cycling, like other sports and recreations, can become addicting. Once bicyclists are able to do a century, some might try a double cen­ tury. For others, the next step might be to see how far they can go in a day. Not every­ one can compete in the Olympics, but most every­ one can set a goal and try to achieve it. These bicyclists who par­ ticipate in the 24 hour chal­ lenge are not necessarily elite athletes. Ministers, col­ lege professors, doctors, engineers, assembly line workers, washer repairmen, housewives, and bicyclists from all walks of life have participated in past events. "Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary goals. You don't have to be elite to be successful," said Michael Shermer of La Canada, California in 1988. The participants ride for medals in five year age groups, ages 18 to 70+, both male and female. Enameled mileage pins, in 50 mile increments reward riders who ride over 200 miles. Riders who return and accu­ mulate 1,000 miles in the event earn a Thousand Mile Jersey. More than 100 riders have completed 2,000 miles, 36 have reached the 3,000 mile mark, four have 4,000 miles and one has 5,000. Highest total mileage is 6,168 miles by James Hlavka, of Racine, Wis., who has ridden the event 16 times. While all riders get their names in the event's Record Book, some riders set their sights on a personal best, an age group record, winning the event or breaking the overall record. Participants leave at 8 a.m. on the first loop, a 126.5 mile rolling to hilly, scenic route through Barry County which has three checkpoints. A 12.5 mile per hour pace is required to finish the first loop in time to complete at least one of the second loops. After the riders depart, the crews leave on an alternate route to meet their riders at the various checkpoints. Then, the only sounds at Thornapple- Kellogg Middle School are from the Amateur Radio Communications Group, using a computer global positioning program and base radio to keep con­ tact with the lead car. After returning in the afternoon, the bicyclists cycle a 23.7 mile rolling loop that goes through the Gun Lake Recreation area. Any rider who wants to ride on the overnight loop must complete both the 126.5 mile loop and at least one com­ plete second loop. From evening to 8 a.m. Sunday morning, riders will complete as many 7.5 mile, fairly flat night loops begin­ ning and ending at the mid­ dle school. The riding finish­ es at 8 a.m. June 18 and rid­ ers are treated to breakfast provided by McDonald's of Caledonia. award An ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with door prizes that were displayed by Product Sponsors on Friday night. Medals are awarded and the traditional Siegel Silver bowls are presented to the top mileage male and female rider. For more information about registering for the National 24 Hour Challenge, go to www.N24HC.org. Event organizers Jon and Diane Obermeyer work with a committee to make the challenge a reality each year. Entry forms are available by writing National 24-Hour Challenge, 2212 College Ave. Se, Grand . Rapids, Mich. 49507-3106. Anyone who would like to volunteer for this year's 24 Hour Challenge can register on the Web site www.N24HC.org. Athlete of the week I I III Ml 'Mi 'Iff 'M 'tt ■We 1 Nft 'lift 'Mllf 'ta ftelfecca Mncke-itw •. 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Caledonia Senior citizens and treatment plan discounts. Gift certificates for all occasions available! £ Call Debbie Jertson today for an appt. 616-430-1987 or email @ DJerteon@aol.com. Caledonia third baseman Lindsay Forton fires towards first base during Saturday’s district final against Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The teams at the Division ■ 2 girls' softball district tour­ nament in Middleville last week all know how good the Wayland Wildcat program is. They knew it heading into the tournament. That didn’t stop the Caledonia Fightin Scots from putting up something of a battle in the district finals Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats earned the district championship, and a spot in next Saturday's regional tournament at Lakew 1, with a 6-1 win over the Fighting Scots in the final. It was the best showing of the year for the Fighting Scots against the ‘Cats, after suffering a pair of mercies during the O-K Gold Conference season. The Caledonia girls topped another conference rival in the district semifinals Saturday morning, South Christian. Caledonia scored a 5-0 win over the Sailors in the semi's. Runs were hard to come by for the South Christian Sailors in the district tourna­ ment, but one run was all they needed to ftop Thomapple Kellogg in the pre-district contest at TK on Wednesday afternoon. It just took a long time to get that one run. South topped the Trojans 1-0 in 11 innings. "It was a tough loss, but the kids played the best game of the year," said TK head coach Rich Palmer. "This was the longest game I've ever witnessed in the last 10 years.” It was a pitchers dual from the start. Both were out­ standing. There was a total of 35 strike-outs. Holly Monsma from South threw a three-hitter with 16 strike outs and one error in facing ^tters- Meagan Bishop of TK threw a three-hitter, facing 39 batters and striking L (Photo by Brett Bremer) out 19, while walking just two. One of the three hits against Bishop was a soft one-out grounder on the infield by the Sailors' Emily Flikkema who beat out a throw to first base. A stolen base and a throwing error by the Trojans on a steal attempt brought her all the• way around the bases. Bishop struck out the next two bat­ ters, to make sure her team didn't trail by any more than one. TK couldn't get a girl on base in the bottom half of the 11th. TK had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. Sarah Garrett started the inning with a sing]e to right Yield then Christina Kunde reached first on an error. TK’s next batter failed to get a bunt down and ended up taking a called third strike. With one out, Anna Enslen hit a high grounder up the middle that looked like the game winning sin­ gle, but Monsma made a great stop and forced the run­ ner out on third. The innin ended with a pop-up to the second baseman. Freshman Jena Teunessen gave the home crowd a thrill with a pinch-hit single in her first at-bat as a varsity play­ er. Rebekah Raymond had the other hit for the lady Trojans. Caledonia didn't play a pre-district game and tunedup for the district tournament with a 5-3 win won last night 5 to 3 against Kelloggsville on Thursday. Fighting Scot pitcher Nicole Cook picked up her tenth win of the season. Holly Denton had a big night at the plate going 3-for4 with a triple and tied the school record in stolen bases at 45. AVINCHEVROLET • BUICK • PONTI MUTO BOOT We meet by accident. Your fun service auto body repair shop. HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00 Bob Potts - Body Shop Manager M-37 North of Middleville, across from Middle Villa (269) 795-3318 (616) 891-8151 06630386 < • rev 4 * * -,r i ™ I■ "zr’ ’1 - ' rtf* 0B I — •4b 1 Thornapple Kellogg’s Sarah Garrett is forced out at third as she tries to work her way around the bases in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday afternoon against South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ft I I ' i ■ ■: it) Im J .MM J Ui ■ ’T �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006/ Page 21 C. tops TK in baseball district, then Scots top S.C by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian and TK had to avoid storms Tuesday and played their pre-district contest on Wednesday, where South came out with a 5-2 victory. Saturday skies were clear enough for the Caledonia Fighting Scots to knock the Sailors from the district tour­ nament, but not to get the Division 2 district champi­ onship game in against the Byron Center Bulldogs. Byron Center and Caledonia were scheduled to finish their district championship tilt Monday afternoon in Middleville. The winner of that game will play in the first of two semifinals at Lakewood High School this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. TK would have been in better shape in the district tournament, if it hadn't left so many runners waiting on 4 | ■'MjK, base against the Sailors Wednesday. The Trojans had two run­ ners on with nobody out in the top of the sixth inning, and managed just a single run. Then in the top of the seventh had the bases loaded with one out, and again scored only once. There just weren't enough big hits for the Trojans off of South Christian pitcher Mike Hiskes. He finished the game with six strike outs and two walks. TK did manage seven hits, but they were scattered throughout the ball game. Casey Pittlekow suffered the loss for TK, he also allowed seven hits while walking four and striking out three. A couple of seniors drove in the only two Trojan runs. With runners on the comers in the top of the sixth, Tony Carpenter grounded into a fielder's choice that brought Blake Johnson home from third. Gar Allison had an RBI single in the top of the seventh that scored team­ mate Andrew Roy from third with two-out. Allison was 2-for-2 at the plate for TK with a pair of walks as well. Carpenter also had two hits for TK. Roy reached base in the top of the seventh on his only hit of the game, and Tom Enslen and Nick Stark had the other two Trojan hits. South Christian built a 1-0 ^^fc^***^* B > •- • >1 ■ ’C’ ■ ** •- ’W —Vr-*.** * ■ c it I. Un ■ * r- f R- ” "“Mi •*— ‘’■nwi.-tahi “ ’’irrtniin ■ ts’fra • m « a oil! MH Mkii4 MKBto tlSAUKL -■* | •*i |1• 11 £ I< A Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Blake Johnson (right) third base while whilp South Christian third cruises oofok/intn safely into third baseman Kyle Van Kooten signals to his teammates to hold any throw. Johnson would score on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Tony Carpenter for TK’s first run in a 5-2 loss to the Sailors. (Photo by Brett Bremer) /J/lf C The Trojans try to psych themselves up for one final rally in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday. TK loaded the bases with one out in the inning, but managed just one run in a 5-2 pre-district loss to South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lead in the first inning, then added two more runs in the bottom of the third. Kyle Van Kooten had an RBI triple for South in the third. and came around to score on a ground ball by teammate Mitchell Doxey. The Sailors then added single runs in the fourth and sixth for some insurance against a Trojan come back. rnntinUOd frOITI D3S6 16 r O .’ate & -■ JHHI I ■■ «*■ I ■>*> i «Te( Vl i • »»• ■ b ja* at ft is*1 K I BI **- • ;WB^L BI B» ,.B asu®1 v' ■ ’ ’7. |jw J 3 w r -< A- ^5 ■S ■< ■?. . * <- — * ___ — Fighting Scot freshman Britni Gregory lines up a putt on the ninth green Friday afternoon during the Division 2 state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg junior pitcher Casey Pittlekow fires from the mound in the bottom of the third inning Wednesday afternoon, in the Division 2 pre-district contest against the South Christian Sailors. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with a 79-79-158. She had her team’s only scores under 80 for the whole tournament. Dexter’s Katelin Davis fired her team's ™ty -reader . M M I I 4. M 1 * • 4* "• ’ *** ‘ 5^.? Caledonia’s Sara Leatherman watches a shot fly from the fairway on the ninth hole at The Meadows Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - day one 80 to finish at 159. Neither of their teams is losing more than one or two regular scorers next year. “If we improve a little bit we’ll be very good (next a- ■ year).” said Wagner. “If we improve a lot, we'll be very, very good.” There were some big improvements just over the course of the tournament. Gibbons was 13 strokes bet­ ter on day two than she was on day one. As a whole, the Scots shaved three strokes off their score from Friday to Saturday. �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 6, 2006 State finals, continued from page 1 /• Thornapple Kellogg’s Danielle Rosenberg takes off with the baton, after getting it from teammate Emma Ordway, in the 400-meter relay Saturday afternoon at the Division 2 finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ordway finished off a marathon day with a sprint to remember. Robinson hit the finish line in 4 minutes 2.83 seconds. The Kenowa Hills girls’ anchor behind her was more than two seconds back, and actually finished third behind the Haslett team which ran a better time in an earlier heat. “I thought someone was behind me the whole time,” said Robinson. But they weren’t. There was actually somewhat of a traffic jam behind her. A few teams were crossed up on their final hand-off and one runner fell to the track. Robinson took off into the fog on the back stretch, never knowing anything had happened, and emerged along the far comer farther in front than she had been when ISTEENSMA PLUMBING! Know you paid too much? Call for rates. Service runs daily 795-7495 a SYMPTOMS: • DULL PAIN, PRESSURE-LIKE • GENERALIZED PAIN, WORSE IN THE SCALP, TEMPLES OR BACK OF THE NECK • NOT ONE SIDED • FEELS LIKE A TIGHT BAND OR VISE ON THE HEAD • OCCURS AS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT (OR OCCURS CON­ STANTLY OR DAILY) • WORSENED OR TRIG­ GERED B Y STRES S, FATIGUE, NOISE, GLARE, ETC. • SLEEP DISTURBANCES i ■5 at Forest Hills Northern. Echtinaw placed third in the shot put and third in the discus. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia’s Josh Echtinaw takes off in the long jump at the Division 2 state finals Saturday. His best jump on the day carried him 16 feet 2.5 inches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) she took the baton. “I started crying when you took off in the lead,” said Winchester. “So did I,” said Ordway. The Trojans could tell they were tears of joy, and not rain drops, only because the clouds, thunder, and lightning that brought the meet to a halt for four hours had finally ceased. The lights came on, and Winchester still had an 800-meter race to go before getting ready for 1600-meter the relay, Winchester earned three state medals on the day, _placing_ sixth in the 800 with atimeof 2:15.13 and sixth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:05.40. At 8:15 p.m. there was a big ovation for the start of the boys’ 800-meter race, which was the first after a Tension Headaches A condition involving pain or discomfort in the head scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headache. If a headache occurs two or more times weekly for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. Causes of this muscle contraction are often the response to stress, depression, or poor posture. long delay. “It was all worth it,” said TK head coach Tammy Benjamin, when the girls had their medals around their necks sometime after 10 p.m. Gustafson was in the first event, the girls’ pole vault •It which began sometime around 9 a.m., and then in the last heat of the last race of the day. “I took in every event today, the discus, the shot put, everything,” said Gustafson. The discus and the shot put areas were a good place to see some of Caledonia’s top performances of the meet. Caledonia junior Leslie Curtis matched Winchester’s three medals, by placing sev­ enth in the discus (126 feet 7 inches), eighth in the shot put (38-3.25), and third in the high jump (5-5). She was as busy as any athlete during first few hours of the finals. She was called to the shot put finals, after clearing 5-5 in the high jump Dual Fuel and Starless 11 Steel models aetabb Chiropractic care works on correcting misalignments that cause headaches and relieving symptoms associated with tension headaches. 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He earned a pair of state medals, with a third-place throw of 172-2 in the discus and third-place throw of 51-6 in the shot put. They were the only medals earned by the Caledonia boys on the day. The Caledonia and TK girls had three medal winning per­ formances in the relays. TK’s team of Gustafson, Ordway, Robinson, and Danielle Rosenberg placed fourth in the 800-meter relay with a time of 4:02.83. Caledonia’s 3200-meter relay team of Kendra Ross, Stephanie Rossman, Andrea Schedlbauer, and Kendal Grant was fifth with a time of 9:52.62. The Thomapple Kellogg girls finished in eighth place with 21 points and the Caledonia girls 15th with 13. Hale's Detroit Renaissance team piled up 68 points to take the title, with Forest Hills Northern second with 47 followed by Kenowa Hills 38, South Christian 29, and Byron Center 26. It was a good day for the O-K Gold Conference, which also saw Byron Center junior Mary Angell win the shot put (41-9.5) and place second in the discus (147-1), and South Christian sophomore Katie Guikema set a new Division 2 finals record Trojan senior Jessica Flaska sails over the sand at the lon9 jump pit Saturday during the Division 2 state finals at Forest Hills Northern High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the long jump at 18-6.25. On the boys’ side, Hamilton’s Brad Birkholtz won the high jump at 6-6 and Byron Center’s Matt Fisher took the pole vault at 14-7. In all 13 Division 2 state meet recoras records were set Saturday between the boys and girls, including an all division state record by Detroit Renaissance’s Ramzee Fondren, a sopho­ more who won the girls’ 800 in 2:11.08. Forest Hills Northern’s boys tied Ypsilanti for the other team title, both teams finished with just 40 points. Orchard Lake St. Mary was third with 34, and Coldwater fourth with 29. Fighting Scot junior Leslie Curtis takes one final leap at 5-6 in an effort to advance in the high jump at Saturday’s Division 2 state finals. She finished in third place in the event by clearing 5-5, and also placed in the shot put and the discus. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ypsilanti’s boys scored a first place finish in the 1600meter relay (3:23.48) to pull even with the host Huskies in the team standings, despite protests from the Adrian team which felt it was cut off a number of times by Ypsilanti’s runner on the anchor leg. Adrian finished less than three tenths of a second behind in the race. Forest Hills Northern was fifth in the relay to keep pace with Ypsilanti The host Huskies’ Josh Hembrough, who was a member of the FHN 1600meter relay team, wowed the home crowd with a new Division 2 finals record in the 110-meter high hurdles, hitting the finish line in 13.82 seconds. *♦ 1 reating Opportunities F- mpowering Our Community CALEDONIA B| I i EDUCATION ■ MTl ■ —■ — , i ■ . 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Board ■tn by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Two providers of services to senior citizens in Kent County appeared before the Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday night to explain the need for a renewal and increase in the senior millage, which will be on the Aug. 8 primary election ballot. The request is for onethird of a mill for eight years. The extra cost to a homeowner of a $160,000 home is estimated to be T 2 01 UoD akO < Iqxs anai >1/132 j ad loala IT biirii mod mod ’ $26.40 annually. Linda Quist of Meals on Wheels said volunteers from her agency delivered 1,258 meals to homes in Caledonia last year. In a general dis­ cussion of 39 different serv­ ices provided by the ninecounty Area Agency on Aging serving Kent County, she noted that without them, many seniors would need to be moved into more restric­ tive environments. In short, the services enable seniors to stay in their own homes for longer periods of time. Lynette Dykhouse, a provider of home care serv­ ices, said her agency had seen the demand for services grow considerably; there has been an overall increase of 36 percent in the number of clients served since 2000. Last year more than 12,000 Kent County residents received services ranging from medication counseling to emergent services such as help with a heating bill. The millage replaces declining funds from the state and the federal govem- - 7I © i- ■ “»■ 4- •* BP-' K t. *I V•*>**<*“ .ip '' o / Phillips was honored with a rock engraved, "Phillips Garden est. 2005," which is placed in front of the greenhouse. eoelq New superintendent receives farewell reception at Dutton tnmoD rhaquZ bnoooi •iiqsooi BS noil wmalB HuG biw nnoisq inimbii odmom o) aisd ot noil 2 sd) o) wan eiri sriT ru; filiw sqiliiriH loiq rqu nuG in I ’’.mid £ diiw by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia New Schools Community Superintendent Jerry Phillips recently received a farewell reception as he left his posi­ tion as principal at Dutton Elementary school. Dutton Elementary staff and PTO invited students, parents, board members, administrators, community members and family mem­ bers to show their apprecia­ tion for Phillips’ dedication to the school and support for his new position. The open house began with an I-movie produced by Phillips’ wife and staff mem­ bers. The I-movie showed pictures of Phillips growing up, pictures of him working at Dutton Elementary, and pictures of the staff from the school that will “dearly miss him.” Phillips was honored with a rock engraved with the words "Phillips Garden est. 2005." The rock will be placed in front of the greenhouse, representing the time and effort Phillips spent organizing and completing lenge a recent decision by the township's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The decision in question, according to Herrick, violat­ ed the requirement for 36,000-square-foot lots, vio­ lated setback requirements, and put his neighbor's house within one foot of his prop­ erty line on each side. The decision granted five vari­ ances to his neighbor. Reading from a letter he had written, he asked the board to remove at least one mem­ ber of the ZBA and to demote its chairman. Richard Robertson, treas­ urer, was the first board member to break the silence following Herrick's The remarks. He said, board can't remove ZBA members or demote them. There is a need to tread care­ fully.” David Zylstra, township planner and manager, point­ ed out, “The ZBA can waive provisions of the zoning code.” See millage, f. * ■- Students show appreciation for Jerry Phillips as he leaves his position as Dutton Elementary Principal to take the full-time job of being Caledonia Community Schools Superintendent. t^e greenhouse project. Donating the rock was Harder and Warner Nursery ancj Margaret Sheahan. Phillips also received a greenhouse terrarium for a tab]e an(] a towel engraved “Dutton Loves You.” During the honors assembly later in the week, the students and staff presented Phillips with memory books they had made especially for him. by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer The new Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110, 2006), which takes effect July 1, repeals the City and Village Zoning Act and requires changes in some provisions of the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, last week’s meeting of the Village of Caledonia Planning Commission focused on a draft ordinance. prepared by Mark Van Allsburg, village attorney. Among the most impor­ tant provisions, he said, is that state-licensed care facil­ ities must be allowed in resi­ dential districts. For exam­ ple, facilities constructed for residential purposes and licensed under the Child Care Organizations Act (Public Act 116, 1973) and/or the Adult Foster Care Act Facility Licensing (Public Act 218, 1979), serv­ ing six or fewer persons and providing 24-hour supervi­ sion, must be treated as a sin­ gle-family home. Van Allsburg divided the 11 different types of statelicensed homes and facilities into three groups: • Group One: Day care homes and residential facili­ ties serving six or fewer per­ sons. Excluded are adult fos­ ter care facilities for persons released from or assigned to adult correctional institutions (halfway houses), • Group Two: Child care centers, group homes, and other care homes not located in a residential structure (sin­ gle-family home) and serv­ ing seven to twenty persons. inciuded in this group are halfway houses for persons released from or assigned to correctional institutjons ancj • Group Three: Nursing homes, homes for the aged and other licensed residential facilities with an approved capacity of more than twenty persons. He recommended that Group One uses be permitted uses in the Agricultural (AG), Rural-Residential (R1), R-2 (Medium density), and R-3 (highest density). The Group Two facilities could be special land uses in the AG, R-l, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts with the addition of the commercial districts (C-l and C-2). Group Three uses would be limited to higher density areas such as R-3 and C-l and C-2 commercial dis­ tricts. While the village retains the right to decide where such facilities may be placed and the right to establish standards, the standards cannot be so rigid as in their effect to amount to exclusionary zoning. Village Manager and Clerk Sandra Ayers noted that there currently were nei­ ther licensed adult foster care facilities nor nursing homes within the village. Victoria Peabody, Planning Commission member and village trustee, suggested putting halfway hous­ es for people assigned by adult correctional facilities into a separate group, but leaving them in the R-3, C-l and C-2 districts. Bill Robertson, member, Commission, Planning observed that people in small group homes did better when they were located in residen­ tial neighborhoods. In the letter accompanying the draft ordinance, Van Allsburg noted that defini­ tions needed to be revised and that he would incorpo­ rate definitions in the final draft after he had received the commission's comments. The effect of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act in repealing the Township Zoning Act, the City and Village Zoning Act, and the County Zoning Act is to replace them with a single act applicable to all municipalities. The publication of notices of public hearings and deliv■ery of such notices are affect­ ed. Public hearings on zoning applications of all types must be published once at least 15 days before the date of the hearing. Notices involving hearing dates on applications for rezoning of 10 or fewer adjacent proper­ ties, applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a "specific parcel," planned unit develop- See revisions, pg. 17 In This Issue... • Glenmore High School grads celebrate their achievements • Gary Thaler retires after 16 years with TK schools • Caledonia Twp. Board talks about PILOT with Porter Hills • Scots get more hits, but fewer runs in semifinal w. l itfli I 1 < 4 I pg. 5 Caledonia Village zoning ordinance revisions required by new state law •’eV™ •5 .A ment; 95.8 percent of the millage goes to purchase services from the 43 vendors to the program. Quist observed that the Kent County • Board of Commissioners had approved by a vote of 18-0 the resolution to put the millage on the ballot. The initial public com­ ment period of the meeting started with a bang that diminished any postprandial when sleepiness Nick Herrick, who lives on Campau Lake, rose to chal- I ,4‘j Fl! J / t <A < 1 ( �’.4 * 4 A Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 Glenmore High School grads celebrate their achievements by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Four Glenmore High School graduates celebrated their achievements with fam­ ily, friends, and administra­ tors May 30 during a special graduation and reception at Monterey Center in Alto. Tabitha Marie Fowler, Justin N. Kunze, Jason Charles Rauser and Jeffrey A. Silcox all received diplo­ mas they earned through Caledonia's alternative edu­ cation program. Glenmore Principal and master of cere­ monies Thomas O'Brien began the ceremony with a welcome to the families and other guests and the intro­ duction of the graduates. After the graduates paraded through the crowd and found their way to the front, each of Glenmore High School graduates gather with family them read a passage from the poem “If,” written by and guests to celebrate their achievements (back) Rudyard Kipling. Justin Kunze, (middle row) Jeffery A. Silcox and Jason Fowler began the reading Rouser, and (front) Tabitha Fowler. with the first paragraph: “If you can keep your head ter and treat those two they are gone, and so hold on when all about you are losing imposters just the same; if when there is nothing in you theirs and blaming it on you; you can bear to hear truth except the will which says to If you can trust yourself you’ve spoken twisted by them: ‘Hold on.’” when all men doubt you, but knaves to make a trap for Lastly, Kunze read: “If make allowance for their fools, or watch the things you can talk with crowds and doubting too; if you can wait you gave your life to broken keep your virture, or walk and not be tired by waiting; and stoop and buildiem up with kings, nor lose the com­ or, being hated, don’t give with worn out tools.” mon touch; if neither foes way to hating. And yet don't Rauser then read: “If you nor loving friends can hurt look too good, nor talk too can make one heap of all you, if all can count with wise.” your winnings and risk it on you, but none too much if Silcox continued with the one turn of pitch and toss, you can fill the unforgiving second paragraph: “If you and lose, and start again at minute with sixty seconds’ can dream, and not make your beginnings and never worth of distance run yours dreams your master; if you breathe a word about your is the Earth and everything can think and not make loss; if you can force your that’s in it and which is more thoughts your aim; if you can heart and nerve and sinew to you’ll be a Man, my son!” meet with triumph and disas- serve your turn long after After the poem readings, * Michigan Real Estate Needs Serving L De Kok 126 E. 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Estates • Custom design and II I built/Spring Parade 06 • 4 bedrooms/3 full baths & 1 -1/2 bath • 2860 sq. ft. of luxury living • Stainless appliances r • Gourmet kitchen/walk-in pantry • Cherry wood built-ins • Avonite counter tops • Foyer w/custom spindled rails • Deluxe master suite/whirlpool tub • Cherrv/Maple hardwood floors • 3 stall garage •^Main Main floor laundry/storage •’ Daylight baseme basement Beautiful setting, with very private back yard, a lot of home with Spring rarade Parade specials, specials. only Only :*$484,900. •II Call Glenn DeKok • 616-437-0408 al - I 06632490 Village of Middleville • 6 yrs new* 1080 sq. ft. • Hickory cabinets • Cathedral/vaulted ceilings • 2 bedrooms • deck/fenced yard • Vinyl/Brick Trees/underground sprinkling • Central air • Appliances • Home warranty withh full Drice price coffer Priced at only $149,900 Call Sam DeYoung • 616-813-1093 City of Hastings • 4 oedrooms/2 baths • Close to everything • New roof/windows •■1 • New cabinets/counter tops • 2 stall unattached garage it—~ A lot of home for very little money, only $115,900. Call Sam DeYoung today at • 616-813-1093 Middleville •FIRST TIME OFFERED • 8.2 ACRES WITH STUNNING VIEW • 3 bedrooms/2 baths • Double wall/electric heat • Cathedral Ceilings/large windows • Appliances • Large wrap around deck/screened porch’ i • 2 storv story barn olumbed plumbed for bath • Attached garage • lower _ level __ work workshop shooand andstorage sto BEAUTIFUL!!! w a • You a won • • ^Z • a ’t% be^Z disappointed. VZ V ^Z BaZ AZ ^Z I • ■ fc^Z VZ a 2,823 ■— y ^ZBm ^Z total K VZ IU4I sq. ft., professional appraised, beautiful living inside and out. Immediate occupancy. pancy. only Only $J3U,UUO $330,000. Call Christopher Hu hes • 616-437-1127 Caledonia • SELLER MOTIVATED ••1162 1162 sq. ft. condo • Mint condition, beaut­ ifully decorated • 1 stall unattached garage I• Clubhouse facilities • Huge master bedroom suite • Appliances/trash compactor/intercom • Spacious and open • 2 bedroom/2 bath Seller is motivated and ready to make ajdeal, a deal, minmin­ L* ____ 2. of A"M-6. A A .A. _______ ^.22$100,000. utes south All A.this for less. than Call Sarah Tjepkema * 616-634/7727 —— I Wvomin Wyoming • 4 bedroom/2 full baths & 1-1/2 bath d • Aluminum siding • Lots of fresh paint M • 2 stall unattached garage • Lots of fresh paint • Enclosed front porch •Hardw**-1"floors -----can be polished or seller will negotiate new carpet • New tiled floors in kitchen, dining and hall ••2112 2112 sq so. ft. $139,900. Call Carla Potapa* 616-240-1735 I ’ ‘ A a a ’ a •*“ aaaaaa«> Sam DeYoung - 616-813-1093 • Chris Hughes - 616-437-1127 • Jerrel De Kok • 616-437-1 I • •- a aa i • Sarah Tjepkema - 616-634-7727 Phillips acknowledged cooperation between the school’s staff and parents to work together for the benefit of the students, giving them the opportunity to graduate. He also reminded the stu­ dents of the time and effort the Caledonia School Board donated for the opportunity to provide the students with Glenmore High School. Phillips told the students they wil1 reflect on the evening in years to come. They will remember their graduation, who was there, and food that was served because the evening is an important event. Lastly, Phillips encouraged the graduates that “in all you do, do it to your best ability.” He emphasized that they are Caledonia graduates and will represent Caledonia in the future, too. O’Brien followed Phillips' speech with words of his own. “I have three things I want you to remember,” he said. “A shoe, a light bulb, and a concrete path.” O’Brien continued to explain that the shoe reminds the graduates to not be quick to criticize, but to try to understand the other person. Orangeville Day will be Aug. 19 The date for Orangeville Day has been for Saturday, Aug. 19. The committee working on this project is planning a parade, baking1 contest, oldfashioned games, kids’ activ­ ities, a horseshoe tournament, vendor booths for crafts and food, a pancake breakfast, music and local entertain­ ment. Event T-shirts will be for sale to help raise funds to support the event. The com­ mittee is looking for sponsors for the event and for vendors. Any Orangeville resident who would like to work on this project can call the town­ ship hall at 664-4522. Information about Orangeville Day also is avail­ able at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce by calling 945-2454. no man is an island, no woman is an island, and if they have the chance to help somebody, than take that path. The principal then intro­ duced Caledonia School Board Secretary Bernard Nagel, who helped present the diplomas to the gradu- arose.” O'Brien acknowledged the graduates did not take an easy path, but they made to through graduation. Following the ceremony, the graduates and guests enjoyed a dinner of salad, meat selec­ tion, potatoes, green beans and cake. I font to Yankee Springs Twp. park to be dedicated There will be a dedication for the new Yankee Springs Park beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24. Besides approving this celebration, the Township Board approved paying for additions made to the park. In other business last week, the board heard from Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf about his accomplish­ ments since the election. He also presented his long range planning document, which includes new additions and changes, including perhaps a new jail. The board will have a resolution to vote on at their meeting July 6, increasing water rates and hookup fees. According to Supervisor Al McCrumb he believes the drinking water revolving fund will fund the new water system to control the arsenic in the water and the fees are more realistic. The board also approved rescinding the 1 percent administrative fee and the 3 percent late penalty for taxes filed in both the summer and winter. There will be a new hand­ icapped accessible voting machine available the Aug. 8 primary election. A resolution on cemetery rules will be voted on at the Thursday evening meeting June 22. The township computers are recuperating from recent lightning strikes. The next Yankee Springs Township meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22. There board held a work ses­ sion on the next budget June 12 and the public hearing will be on Thursday, June 29. I fJ [ - ft! litelkli at ' wisini: »» i hhpi U mJ in ! pii; i I June» * S �! •I The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006/ Page 3 •- Gary Thaler retires after 16 years with TK schools - <• Gary Thaler retires as operations manager for the Thornapple Kellogg | J y - .X I - School District. »v i r - 5^5* 'V *2 * 1 X <**-*-*.X-> 4 ■ — -I Sgi! »<\‘y * A. Ws’ -c . i»?F- . / X 1” I i • - yx>S; S '' * - * -* si ■Vi I® IE ■ ■ IBS? i- r / ■ £ ye* Cve'' .-,A - ■ *c V w ^Be&'-v a- i 11 ffl •3 * a* < -w a £ > ^3* * IH ” 7^3 w’. £ *_ • _ r. > .t?. l v>. ew . .......... — ------------------------------------2— __________ .......... . •»* 4 * -’ - ------------------------ ------------------------- —----------------------—— L The Holes boys, (from left) Eli D., Charles E. and Floyd O„ pose for a picture during World War II. Charles was in the Army, while Eli and Floyd were in the Marines. ri •'id < 5D iL ’t * - * •- ~'V ■ !^»kk 'k'^ TK High School reunion June 24 Ma 10_ ■ ■ *"*[■ ■Uf* - •ait !>S». ast I to dedicate '‘‘aan ^•fcalikfo iknita|fa 1 ti Ik Mid ip s* ii I p is itartah ■ t ’to KMir UittikM Kitn • ke r®. taitai k ■km st; Gary Thaler, director of operations for the Thornapple Kellogg School District, has retired. His service to the district was celebrated with song, food and cake on Thursday, June 8. Thaler had worked for the district for 16 years. in-law. His daughter Tyesha Thaler, presented a musical tribute to him during the evening with the song "You Raise Me Up." Gary also heard from for­ mer Treasurer Alice Jansma, who presented him with a tribute as well. In addition, his family had prepared a surprise slide show about his Al. n iuV i • l U Dr nfcmtah HASTINGS 4 •.••Hi .iBOtad® tXM B£EK Js till be wial a n - tai) ff®!85 ■ A Goodrich www.GQTI.com UALITY 269-945-SHOW THEATERS i Stadium Seating Ik Dusty gStffltilM® 0 No passes Downtown Hastings on State St. All Digital Sound Free drink refills 4 25c corn refills SHOWTIMES VALID 6/13 - 6/15 0 CARS (G) r^lW I I1**' Litt*’ 11:30.2:00. 4:30. 7:00, 9:30 0©THE BREAK-UP (PG-13) 12:10. 2:25. 4:40, 7:20, 9:35 (s)X-MEN: THE LAST STAND (PG 13) 12:20, 2:30,4:50, 7:10,9:20 OVER THE HEDGE (PG) 12:1512:1514:101 _7i1 5j 9_:!°__ coupon mEE^ if E 2 20oz DRINK . Krth S2 50 ■■ ■ 0t 46oz oag bitter, popcom fj^OKUiT 2<X* ~>«r ■ h I* u- I I I life over the past years as a tribute as well. Kevin Superintendent Konarska and the current director of finance and oper­ ations, Chris Marcy, present­ ed Thaler with gifts. Earlier in the evening, other retirees from the dis­ trict were introduced at the dinner at the MiddleVilla Inn. This year the staff at Lee Elementary created the pro­ gram. One of the schools in the district is reponsible each year for planning the retire­ ment dinner. In the words of the quote on front of the program, everyone was encouraged to follow Abraham Lincoln's advice: "And in the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years." Michigan Tech names 3 local students to list Middleville Village Planning Commission to have new rules Geoff Moffat reported to members of the Middleville Village Planning Commission last week that new regulations for planning commissions will go into effect July I. The village's law depart­ ment is working on the changes and the council should be able to approve the changes before July I. In other business, Moffat told the board that before the end of the summer he should have something to report on plans for recycling. Also the East Bank Committee continues to meet and may schedule a meeting to update the council and the planning commission on pos­ sible plans. 1'here was a discussion of a vacant home for sale on Main Street which has been judged uninhabitable. The realtor knows that it must be brought up to standards before an occupancy permit can be issued. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be on Wednesday, July 5, due to the holiday. The meet­ ing will begin at 7 p.m. ► I Three local students were among the more than 1,300 who were placed on the dean's dist at spring Technological Michigan University, earning grade point averages of 3.5 or higher. They were Michael L. Barnaby and David L. Johnson, both seniors from in majoring Caledonia mechanical engineerin g. and David D. _De Vo rm er of Middleville, a senior majoring in mechanical engineer- I ing. V AV E D A. the art and Animm of pure flcwer and plant esssres ^ONTEMPO cZAl.ON ^AYcZ^A =—~ A < 7 c-rw - —. 1 r* /^on inc k 616-891-1093 I 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia Village Centre no June Sales Going On NOW! All Flats, Baskets & Vegetables 20% OFF All Trees, Shrubs & Roses I Caledonia Community Players scramble at the Yankee Springs Golf Course Friday, June 23. Golfers will gather at Yankee Springs clubhouse at 11:30 for lunch with tee times to follow. To make dinner reserva­ tions, call Walt Eavey at 795-9269 or Don Williamson at 795-3030. Information about the golf outing is available by caliin s Jack Hooper at 795-9444. CT _ MB 11 I I960, but anyone who has graduated from TK is invited to meet their former class­ mates at the Villa. Social hour with a punch bowl and cash bar begins at 5 p.m. with a buffet dinner fol­ lowing at 6. Dinner includes tossed salad, baked cod, swiss steak, red skin pota­ toes, California blend veg­ etables, rolls, coffee, tea and dessert. Cost is $18.50 per person. Golfers have an optional event scheduled, a nine-hole Thornapple Kellogg High School graduates are invited to spend a reunion Saturday afternoon and evening June 24 at the Middle Villa Inn. Notices were sent to grad­ uates from the 1930s through I HYDRANGEAS ARE BLOOMING! Check out our nice selection of Proven Winner Flowering Shrubs... the newest varieties available! Plants grown by gardeners for gardeners... I Creek well-loved tale of first impressions and second chances. Jane Austen's co -r June 22, 23, and 24 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets available at The Caledonia Resource Center. --- - —— Call 891-8117 for tickets and information it CCP online at www.caledoniaplayers.org Visit X W Sk — (lUlSlM 1GAttt* GROWERS CD X JUST WEST OF M-37 At the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center Ticket Prices are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students THE LARGEST SELECTION OF PERENNIALS IN THE AREA! « 10197 Garbow Rd. • Middleville 269-795-7674 Floral Shop 269-795-0239 Senior Citizens Day MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-8 • SATURDAY 9-6 10% OFF www.creeksidegrowers.com all purchases 1 « < 'i i GJ ra �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship........................................................... 930a.m. Fellowship Time .............................................. 10:35 a.m. Sunday School.............................................................. 10:50a.m. Evening Praise ................................................... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Faith Weaver Friends . . .6: •II p.m. 616-698-8104 Middleville FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Wesleyan Church M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim 11 A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Service Times: 11: a.m. Sunday Evening Service................ 6:1 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . . 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................... 6:45 p m. Sunday Morning Worship Sendee ......................... 9:45 a.m. ....................... 11:00 •II a.m. ......................... 6:00 p.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Midweek 7:00 p.m. Wed. 9:30 a.m. Thurs. Sunday School.... Moming Worship Evening Worship Youth Group:..... Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Blue Jeans Welcome! Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (269) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you ’re at. ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: HI p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor JoAnne DeBlaay, Youth Director Sunday Worship: Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 9: HI a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. HI CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS II TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. a Adult Bible Class.........................11:00 a.m. First “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CM U RCI-I 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 314 E. Main Street, Middleville, Mich. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass :30 p.m. Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. • First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayed 30 minutes before Mass 'neujlife AUTHENTIC AlHHF\ rnC CHURCH CHURCH. FOR FOR. THE fHE MODERN WORLD Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Qtime 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED ....................................9:30 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Sunday, June 18 - Are Half-painted rainbows Enough? Rev. Jim Hodge Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Available Throughout) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org O CherryVXlley RRESBY TERI /X N ifcgl Evening Worship........................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge I L» ». Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue w Sunday Morning Worship ....................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................9:15 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ................... 6:30 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Connecting an ancient faith to a modern world Loving God, Loving People z z K/ub for 'Kids' of all aqes 10:00-10:30 am Connection Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday Morninyu Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Currently meeting at Duncan Lake Middle School. 9757 Duncan lake Ave., Caledonia Z NmyarM/e ffmphout fveryme if welcome. Pastor: Clint Cozier www.cherryvalleypc.org Office: (616) 891-7910 Cornerstone Church 2045 68th jew ■ St SE 698-3170 Desperate Households Desperate Vacations S.f, JT 9:30a, 11:OOa Check out Avenue 2:42/Venue Service at 11:00 am WWW. rnerChurch.org Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 10:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 1 Make Sunday the best J day ofyour I week ft! VI* Sunday Services 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during senices 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 i»rt I!*.! f www.stpaulcaledonia.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION 9:30 a.m. Blended Service through September 4, 2006 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America r r* n .J T 159 131st Avenue Phone (269) 792-3543 A-?:/-:. I Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday School................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev. Dennis Ross • Church: (616) 868-7425 www.thornapplebible.org UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - 111 Church Street 9:45 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m............................ Traditional Service fl ■ Freeport - 175 Cherry 9:00 a.m ............................. Worship Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 WAYFARER COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! 2*1)1 8^ Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: hw,wqyfarercc.org it The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord <3 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 17 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: i THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 2415 McCann Rd. (1 k WHITNEYVILLE Bible church ► «r SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH I Sermons available online. 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . St. Francis Episcopal Church Pastor Robert Gerke J Lakeside 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday School •It for All Ages.................................... 10:45a.m. Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor J Wfje (Bib •It Contemporary Worship St. Francis Episcopal Church Welcomes You Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................... 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 f- 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://ww.churchseek.net/church/andrewmatt Sunday School............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................. a.m. Sunday Evening Worship .............................. 6W PmFamily Supper ............................................. 5:45 p.m. Awana & Youth Group................................. 6 P,rn Wed. Midweek Prayer & Bible Study ............... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Sluys, Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org 06572960 % Si *<t1 I’S �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006/ Page 5 Millage proposal, continued from page 1 1 Bryan Harrison, supervi­ sor, thought the situation merited attention from him. When Herrick asked when he would hear from Harrison, he responded. “You will get a phone call within a week from me.” Bill Hirsch, a candidate in the August Republican pri­ mary for the 10th County Commission District (Gaines and Caledonia townships) introduced himself to the board. He is challenging David Morren, the current commissioner from the 10th District, who is running for another term. Among the concerns Hirsch has are the increasing loss of farmland and the increasing density in the Caledonia Community School district. Duke Gray, executive director, Caledonia Business Association, announced the organization was on track in its quest to become the Chamber Caledonia of Commerce. Its purpose is to promote good business prac­ tices; he foresees a broader range of interests in member- I b HU I, Ci Vander Bands to celebrate Iw golden wed­ ding anniversary I I golden wedding anniversary will be cele­ brated Friday, June 23, 2006 by LeRoy and Rosemary (Sanzi) Vander Band of Wayland. Family and extended family will celebrate with a dinner on Sunday, June 25 at Middle Villa m Middleville hosted by Cathy LaLonde, Carla Heil, Sherry Snyder and Christine Ward. The Vander Bands have two children and six grandchildren. A WK JI ■ I <- ’weQW . • Approved the issuance of permit to Ed Heckman for a private fireworks display, and • Approved a resolution establishing the assessment districts on the tax roll for the July 1 tax bills. the board: • Approved a resolution allowing the LL.B. Hunt Club to proceed with the construction of four single-family detached homes in a site condominium on Buck Lake, ship because of the cham­ ber's name recognition. He also noted that eighteen con­ dos in Crossroads of Caledonia had been framed in and another three founda­ tions were also in. In its remaining business. 4^4* - -» VLO * i» QSMJL K > > * -7**3 —* At * - ■ .. 4 * * * 4 > * .7^? - • <w * » •- a? ♦ ?- * lf -S ? * • > - - 14 ■ 4 * i. - - MS a 1 _ Ja * - < • <a i- * '< r x; n <> 0 ■fc .--t ■ s— * * « * A. * -e —— r - - r * •• * ” * -- - -r* S- . * * -< w - -• * * POWSRMAN & MOSQUITOBOY IN SPACE > Rex Schad to celebrate 80th birthday * ♦ CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Road (On M-37 Between Caledonia & Middleville) Star Dace: June 19-23 From 9:00 AM - Noon - Ages 5 - Grade 5 Pre-registration recommended - www.peacechurch.ee or call 616-891-8119 3 Wk L ink- I ADULTS & KIDS INVITED... ■ ;£ .1 jra SUNDAY, JUNE 25 - 9:30 THOKH KCIB I i FOR THE VBS SERVICE AND THE PLANETARY PICNIC WITH 2 MOONWALKS FOR KIDS TO PLAY IN ■ I I - w ■ MX xuM___ iaBFtate<• « r m \ 1 A % ' «% I -*r* \ fuao’ I s ZEE fa: i g * I 'JL 3 l I I & f’ * I * V < i ■ t 'i ■iff*•,fc -• •K * t i >* '* £ & > Dorit miss these cool FREE summertime Activities at Cornerstone Church! J ’ I -■ r, JUNE 25 MORNING SERVICE! T i 1 ' * *’ p • • f * 1 i l V J -x t V Rex turns 80 on June 22. Happy birthday! * f i i i% * d i •T . Mb • * t >4. I kltoih'btf i «• ,Y i Y; L DVD S COSMIC TO EVERY FAMILY THAT COMES TO THE X * r * 'y ir 1 • Fill out a 2006-07 CornerZone Form to register your child today! jd Call the church office @ 616-698-3170 or email us at t 1 contact@cornerchurch.org to have one or more sent to you. Questions? Call Bethann Fernandez at the church. •D Come learn better skills and make new friends! See what it’s like to “trade places” with ff'l ;; I Ct"1' J/ Lydys to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Larry and Barb Lydy of Middleville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary June 18, 2006. They celebrated with a family dinner at the Middle Villa Inn. kids in other countries. Hear cool stories, make new friends. Don’t miss it!!! 41 I For 3 yr olds B.5' ,1 F’ V* 1 . § (must be potty 21 f - r trained) •• Vacation Bible School • ’f 4 *> ell J 1 r < •• rtf' ■ play games, try new food I ■ 46s Middleville United Methodist Church through 5th o gr f. grade Jesus 1 June 19-22 9:00 am-12:00 noon Registration at 8:30 am For 1st through 5th Graders —— makes a '"<H ,d o1 •J Basketball —■ TV v- ■ June 19th—23rd: 9:30 am ■ Noon June 19th—22nd: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Jul. 31st - Aug. 4th • 6:00 - 8:30 pm This years theme: The Miracles of Jesus For more information call: 269-795-9266 06632104 -1 ,*8 / A Cornerstone Church - 2045 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Ml - 616-698-3170 - www.CornerChurch.org 8 hO cn ro co �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 1 u oizmh n Schoo|’s °ut for summer z ■» ft * Martha Maxine Maichele < Ju- J! P Oc 9£ B * MIDDLEVILLE - Martha Maxine Maichele, age 83, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, surrounded by her lov­ ing family. Martha was born on December 19, 19. 1922 at Schultz, the daughter of Orson and Martha (Hull) Tobias. She was raised in the Jackson and Dexter area and attended Dexter and Ann Arbor Schools, graduating in 1940. She was married to Charles “Fred” Maichele on July 5, 1940. She was a dairy farmer with her late husband, Fred Maichele. She was the head of the Cafeteria Staff at the Harper Creek Junior High School. Martha Maxine, enjoyed quilting, sewing and flower gardening. Her family was her first love and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Martha Maxine was known far and wide for being the maker of ginger­ bread cookies. Also pies, cookies and homemade cin­ namon breads. Survived by her two sons. Grant (Gloria) Maichele of Battle Creek, Clay (Penna) Maichele of Ceresco; one Chris daughter, (Tom) Zerbel of Escanaba; ll grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; a special friend, John J. Weyerman; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Fred Fred” Maichele; son, John Maichelle; five brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Dr. Robert officiating. Renberg Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Cook Hospice Center, 2589 44th S.E., Kentwood, MI 49512. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. & JF % r S? ■ ^7- *< * 9. ^1* & •**« > » / ■ J jy -k ate a * ■-4* Teachers and staff wave good-bye to the students as they head off for summer vacation. UW Li '■ st § A jjti ___ * .1 Daryle Lynne Benjamin-Forbes -V 5.-^= Mrs. Daryle Lynne Benjamin-Forbes, 52, went home to Glory on Friday, June 9, 2006. Her legacy lives on through her husband of 33 years, Steven. She is cherished by their children, Rebecca (Jeremy) Shepard, enjamin (Lori) Forbes, Bethany (Caleb) grandchildren. Mason; Madeline, Molly, Garret; mother and stepfather. Tracey and Richard Gillen; brothers-in-law, Robert (Delores) Forbes and J.D. (Lani) Forbes; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Curt) Daniels and Karen (Jim) Welniak; many Pesert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon . -V. SS Call for Monthly Speci'als! 269-795-4254 V, L aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale, and sib­ lings, Dawn, Randy, and Denise Benjamin. Visitation will be held at the Zaaeman Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, June 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebratory service in honor of her life will take place on Wednesday, June 14 at Peace Reformed Church, Cherry Valley, Middleville, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Gillen officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community FoundationsHastings Library. 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite 8 • Middleville, Ml 49333 7350 Clearview “Duncan Lake Estate” * -i ' 6295 Noffke “Duncan Lake Waterfront” £ J J X-“ £ • «• T * ■1 * Kf■X'-? a* ; K A • z -I’ • i ■ "1 M*?*—a? 5 bedroom, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage on 3.75 acres. 260 feet of prime waterfront. $699,900. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, walkout on 2 lots with 200 feet of private lakefront. Completely updated. $525,000. 7520 Noffke “Duncan Lake Access” 325 W. Main “Middleville Victorian” — IE ■ • « f} jjaf _______ _______________ & CALEDONIA COMMIIHIH SCHOO i ..V - ■-r' -c * - Bssii*3 t«S ®14 St ■jfcS!* Students cheer and blow the buses horns as they depart from school for the summer. by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The last day of school before summer is always a sweet, yet sad day. Though most school staff employees and students are ready for a break from the studies and enjoy the warmth and activities that summer brings, it's also the marking of a milestone that children, under the leadership of teachers and guidance of par­ ents, have successfully com­ pleted another year of school; one year closer to graduation. Cheers of joy, tears of joy and sadness, and waves of the hands were seen by stu­ dents and teachers last Thursday as they parted ways for a couple of years, or forever as fifth-graders move up to the middle school or high school. The horns blew as the buses pulled away from the school. All of the Caledonia schools are now on break, except for Emmons Lake Elementary, which will cele-‘ brate the beginning of sum­ mer vacation this Wednesday. The schools will reconvene on Sept. 5 for the 2006/2007 school year. 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Board talks about PILOT with Porter Hills I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday met with Porter Hills President David Douma and his con­ sultants at a special work­ shop before the regular board meeting. Details had been sketchy five months ago when Douma approached the board with a proposal for a •II. second affordable housing project for senior citizens aged 62-plus. The project has a different twist because a PILOT program is part of the financing. PILOT stands for payment in lieu of taxes. The project would not pay any taxes, but instead would pay a negotiat­ ed fee to the township. Financing to the project is through the Michigan State Development Housing Authority (MSHDA, pro­ nounced “Mishda”), federal dollars from the Kent County Home allocation, and a local contribution in the form of a tax abatement. MSHDA has the ability to sell tax-exempt bonds and would supply very close to two-thirds of the needed. financing The remaining one-third would come from the PILOT and the HOME dollars. Unlike the industrial facil­ ities tax abatement policy created by the board in August 2005, which limits the abatement to 50 percent 1 I of the real property tax for 10 gets passed on to the schools, years and the personal prop- the state and the county.” He asked, “Do we get to erty tax on equipment to 50 keep it all?” (His question is percent for eight years, the PILOT abatement is not lim­ a reference to the contract ited. The abatement would rent the township would run the full 35-year term of receive.) Fedewa and David the mortgage. A second dif- Mehelich, also a consultant* ference is that the industrial to Porter Hills, said that they tax abatement always taxes did not know the answer to his question. the ground. Discussion veered off into Though described as a tax abatement and having the the nuts and bolts of the actu­ same effect, the PILOT pro­ al project. David Zylstra, township gram is really a negotiated fee based on the rental planner and manager, asked, income derived from the “What is your definition of project. The facility and the affordable housing? Phase ground it encompasses One is not fully occupied.” (The reference to Phase One would be carried on the is to the Station Creek proj­ assessment rolls at zero dol­ lars, according to Richard ect; the project that is the subject of the PILOT pro­ Robertson, treasurer. Ben Fedewa, a consultant gram would be Phase Two.) Douma responded, to Porter Hills, explained that the percentage fee can “That’s true. The reason is range from zero to a maxi­ the income limit at $18,000 a mum of 8 percent. Using two year is too low. The rent maximum is 30 percent of examples, he said that a 1 percent fee amounted to $5 disposable income. We have per unit per month for taxes, people paying much less. We and a 5 percent fee would also have to turn away peo­ amount to $21 per unit per ple who would like to live month. He noted that 12 there but have too much PILOT projects have been income. For low income developed in Kent County people, the rent on a onebedroom apartment is $325 a over a period of 20 years. Robertson expressed con­ month and $390 a month for cern about the effect on the a two-bedroom apartment." He continued, “Phase Two town’s general fund budget and the public safety mill- is designed for moderate income persons with the age. “We get only about 3 per­ limit for a single person set cent of the revenue collect­ at $26,000 and for a couple ed,” he said. “The rest just at $28,750. The upper rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $800 to $900 a month." How the income levels and rents are set also occu­ pied the board. Mehelich explained that the process is “totally regulated." Rents are restricted to a percentage of the median income for the area, a number that is sup­ plied by the federal govern­ ment and is determined annually. Porter Hills’ rate of return is also restricted. Discussing the benefits of the project, Fedewa said, “What you get is elderly par­ ents stay. People kick money back into the community. Children want their parents near. Population trends show the most rapidly growing groups are baby-boomers and the 70-plus age groups. It’s aging in place.” Douma added, “Ninetynine percent of what we draw is within five miles." Fedewa commented, “It gives the township a way to say, ‘Yes, we are answering this need and delivering these services.’ A lot of the decision is by the kids.” Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, after praising the Station Creek project, asked, “What does the rent include? Utilities?” A brief explana­ tion of the relationship of rent to disposable income followed; medical expenses and some other items are allowed to be deducted in disposable determining income. Robertson asked Douma, “What is your time frame?" Douma responded, “We want a letter of intent for MSHDA in the next month." Fedewa responded to con­ cems about the township’s obligation, saying, “You are obligated by your own ordi­ nance only after MSHDA accepts the project." (The township will have to pass an ordinance establishing participation in the PILOT program for this project.) ruminated, Robertson “We’ve been down this road with lots of bumps. It’s an opportunity to realize the dream we had." (His remark is a reference to the Garden Grove fiasco, which later became the Crossroads of Caledonia project.) Zylstra observed the proj­ ect would support Crossroads retail ventures. The board took no action •II. on the proposal. Robertson probably best expressed the opinion of the board when he said, “I’d like to mull this over.” Robert W. Cooper 1’11 Never forget Vou Grandpa, By fine Marie Horton You just died one year ago I felt my heart split in half. I love you Grandpa. You made me want to be a better person by showing me so much. CO o in CM CO CD CD O I’m glad to have had you for seven fantastic years of my life. Grandma misses you a lot. She says we shall meet again in heaven. We all love you very much. Grandpa, I would do anything to get you back. All of our memories are going to stay in my heart for the rest of my life. / will never forget you. Your loving wife, Tai & family I ll It's a great tiwe - I Itiiwi 7/ ill I wife ■11 * 1 wnriMtai ___ Ml it It iiief to save or a ■ a® as H GIVE BLOOD , Il frM*»’l u I'.'. cr|| 1 n’I . • A. 1 REGISTER TO WIN a trip for 2 to the Ritz Carlton, Lake Las Vegas from _ Friday, June 16, 2006 Noon - 6 p.m. Every donor receives a special thank-you gift. 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(dnd»d Motorola V3 Razr Camera Phone Get the Kyocera KX16 Candid Camera Phone • VGA camera with flash and digital zoom • Stylish, camera-centnc design with dedicated camera button • Speakerphone • Easy-to-use keypad and side volume control • Vivid color display • 1.3 Mega Pixels • Video Capture & Playback • Bluetooth Reg. $199.99 Teachers Nancee Doyle (left) and Elizabeth Shrewsbury are shown with Historic Commissioner Dorothy Merriman (center) and second-graders from Kettle Lake Elementary dunng a visit to Caledonia's Barber School Museum. The museum will be open to the public July 1 as part of the 2006 Independence Day celebration. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Gravel Mine on Irving Road has begun the process of closing. No new material is being excavated and work has already begun to re-establish the contours of the area. Larry Miller and Dan Timmer, representing the mine, discussed the process with the members of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission June 5. The company has a year to complete the work of recon­ ditioning the site. The com­ mission approved using some of the funds already in escrow to cover the cost of having a professional review the closing process. The company will be back in June 2007 to report on the closing process and funds will be kept in escrow to maintain the site until work is completed. Neighbor •It Everett Boggs told the commission, "I hope that I am seeing daylight at the end of a very long tun­ nel.” I truly Timmer said, believe the site is in manage­ able shape.” He added that he does not anticipate any problems with the reconditioning. Commission members do want to make sure every­ thing is done right since this is the first gravel mine which is closing as the ordinance was drafted to occur. In other business last week, the Planning Commission approved a spe­ cial use permit for the con­ tractors yard owned by Gerry Lucas on Stimson Road adja­ cent to M-37. The site plan committee visited the site in May and worked with Lucas on several problem areas. He will be installing a fence which will shade view of property from M-37. Members of the Township Board will approve the changes necessitated by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. A list of the changes will be given to the Planning Commission, which now becomes the "Planning and Zoning Commission." There will be a master plan work session at 7 p.m. Monday, June 26. The meeting dates for the rest of the year have been set for the fourth Monday of month. each month, excepting December. The next regular Thornapple Township and Planning Zoning Commission will be at 7 p.m. July 24. #S Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” undreds of thousands of families are saving money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their home and mobile home protection. Stop in and ask •j us about quality pro­ tection, After $100 MAIL-IN REBATE and *20 Instant Savings! 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For more information, call 888-826-7103. Ito Home Gar Bum* An* * IkMLAStL IIIA1 Direct Rates with Locdl Service^ BOB NICOlfil President 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P.O. Box 99, Middleville, Ml 49333 (260) 795-3302 Toll free (800) 706-3302 Fax (269) 795-3935 06630349 70 �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006/ Page 13 Brownies’ community service project to comfort kids MW «, 3" Representatives of the of the Caledonia Fire and Rescue Department and the Barry County Sheriff's Department, including the Middleville Unit, gathered at the Caledonia Fire House to accept bears from Brownie Troop #2657. From left, they include Reserve Officer Knoertzer with TK Knoertzer, Deputy Shaffer, Katie Fairchild, Samantha Yoesting, Alyssa DeShane, Madison Nise, Jordan Knoertzer, Molly Hisey, Courtney Pontious, Samantha Handley, Madelyn Richter, leader Denise Nise, and * Chris Burri, of the Caledonia Fire Dept. Deputy Shaffer and Reserve Officer Knoertzer show some of the teddy bears the Brownies from Caledonia donated to help comfort frightened children. Brownies who attend Elementary Caledonia School recently embarked on a 1community service project to bring comfort to other 'Mu Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads Mi •• ' "2” »>T. a It I str isti!! ■ Wmwui te s children. This is the second year together for the girls of Brownie Troop #2657, under the leadership of Denise Nise. At the beginning of the year, the first grade Brownies decided to spend their fundraising efforts to provide teddy bears to the police and fire departments in Caledonia and Middleville. They exceeded their goals and were able to each donate a specially made kBuild A Bear’ for frightened or hurting kids. The bears were received by Chris Burri, of the Caledonia Fire and Rescue Department, and Deputy Shaffer of the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Reserve Officer Knoertzer, Middleville Unit. Progressive Dems to show movie ‘Why We Fight’ Progressive The Democrats of West Michigan will open their summer season of informa­ tive movies with the presen­ tation of "Why We Fight" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building, 128 High St., Middleveille. Rolling Stone's review of this thought provoking film states: "Why We Fight" is an unflinching look at the mili­ tary industrial complex and the rise of the American inspired by Empire. Dwight President legendary Eisenhower's farewell speech, in which he coined the phrase ‘military industrial complex.’ The film surveys the scorched land­ scape of a half century's mil­ itary adventures,. asking how... and telling why... a nation of, by and for the peo­ ple has become the savingsand-loan of a system whose survival depends on a state of constant war. The film moves beyond the headlines of various American military opera­ tions to the deeper questions of why — why does America fight? What are the forces, political, litical, economic and ideo ideo-­ logical, that drive us to fight against an ever-changing enemy? There is no charge for Refreshments admission. will be available. V t ■ iwilted GRAND OPENING ft a t 3m limits — • I » citato llktl |M > fliL —- VISIT OVER 40 INDEPENDENT SHOWROOMS AND TRADESMEN ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! HOME CONSTRUCTION r CENTER it Your One Stop Building Center J June 23 • 12pm-8pm • Ribbon Cutting AND June 24 • 10am-4pm Free Lunch & Dinner • Drawings & Giveaways • $20,000 Donation To Habitat for Humanity i I FEATURING: __ Building Supply Habitaffo7Humanify • Closet & Storge Concepts • Pool Place of Grand Rapids • Rivertown Windows Budget Blinds • The Lighting Corner • West Michigan Glass Block * Fence Consultants of West Michigan I I 9818 Cherry Valley/M37 • Caledonia • Rhone: Phone: 616.891.HOME • homeconstructioncenter.net •roc 2613 �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 From Our Readers Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission opposes ZBA use variance power Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Chairman Archie Warner self as a candidate in the by Fran Faverman said, “I’m willing to support Aug. 8 Republican primary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township this.” He moved approval of for the 10th District Kent the special use permit. Bujak County Planning Commission last Board of To the editor: as our town grew and ing and remembering those supported the motion and it Commissioners. The seat is week agreed with a recom ­ Thank you so much for expanded. who are newly missed and carried unanimously mendation by Managercurrently held by David coming forward in coopera­ Every Memorial Day is a those who have been gone a A special exception use Morren, who is running in tion to create yet another meeting of local alumni and long time but are forever in Planner David Zylstra to memorable Memorial Day it doesn't last nearly long our hearts. Up the hill (not as oppose a change in the local request by Daryl Kooiker to the primary to retain his seat. easy as it used to be!), past zoning ordinance set to take locate an accessory building parade. Hirsch’s opposition to enough. in front of the principal resi­ Morren is based primarily on I was sitting on one of If ever I would picture a our church where many of us place next month. those nice benches overlook­ piece of pure Americana, it have just had breakfast, a Zylstra briefly discussed dence on property known as the fact that “he won’t allow ing the river at Stagecoach would be a small parade in a new tradition. At the ceme- the most important change to 7900 Sanborn Court to clear a vote on a $500,000 appro­ Park waiting for the parade small town, with a marching tery we try to find a shady the Caledonia Township up his property lines and priation" to support the pur­ to come down the hill... and band, with veterans, scouts, spot or some years a warm zoning ordinance as a result change his address was chase of development rights •It the time allowed me a won­ floats, kids on bikes, and spot and listen as veterans of tlie adoption of the granted by the commission. to preserve farmland. Hirsch derful trip down memory even a pink (!) tractor. recognize and honor those Michigan Zoning Enabling Kurt Hamersma, owner of went on to say that the coun­ lane. I don't know how long I like to think of traffic on who have given their lives so Act, which takes effect July KBH Homes, asked about ty has $28 million in undes­ there have been parades in the highway coming to a halt that we can live ours as free 1. The change involves the results of the community ignated funds and can afford town on Memorial Day, but for just the few minutes as people. allowing the Zoning Board survey conducted by the the appropriation. in the 50-plus years we have the parade passes by. My Usually we are blessed Commission. Planning of Appeals (ZBA) by local A second point of concern lived here, I don't think I've mental video would begin at with a f lyover in memory of “ Where are we in the master ordinance to grant use varifor Hirsch is what he missed many. the bridge where the band those who served in the air. We watched our kids stops to play "Eternal Father, Sometimes they are early, ances as opposed strictly to plan process,” he inquired. described as Morren’s votes He is- a member of the against applying for state and march with the Boy Scouts Strong to Save," the rifle sometimes in the middle of a dimensional variances. D Business He cited the possibility Caledonia federal money for some proj­ and Girl Scouts, then some salute is given and the talk, but they are always wel­ of them in - marching band. wreath tossed on the river come. It's part of the day. that giving the ZBA such Association, which he indi­ ects. Then we watched my grand­ and the sound of "Taps" fills And t .tit soon, too soon, authority could result in cated wants to prepare a Later, in the commission­ kids go through some of the the air. the families are disbursed, decisions of the Planning response to the proposed ers’ comment period tn before same paces. And we watched I continue up Main Street We see one gathered around Commission and the master plan when it is pre­ adjournment, VanLaar familiar faces, the ones we with the parade going slowly a new grave and remember Township Board being over­ sented. expressed her support for saw at school athletic events, by and note the family when that was us. We read turned by the ZBA. He rec­ During public comment, Hirsch. at church and in the grocery groups along the sidewalk the new headstones and we ommended against endowing Bill Hirsch introduced himstore. New faces were added and in their front yards visit­ visit old friends both above the ZBA with the authority and below the ground. to grant use variances. Remember when, remember Planning Commission CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA when. Chairman Archie Warner Next year I know there BOARD OF TRUSTEES SYNOPSIS was made by Parker to consider will be another parade on quickly conducted a straw Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Dan Valley with a bid of $401,900 poll •it. and found fellow com ­ Memorial Day.- Some things MICHIGAN and approve Resolution 06-14 The minutes for the May 17th, 2006 Charter Township Board of mission members supported are worth working for. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES and support was given by Trustees Meeting which was approved on June 7th, is posted at the Lois Bremer, Zylstra’s recommendation. May 09, 2006 Corson. Roll Call vote: Ayes, Six Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caleThe regular meeting of the (Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Middleville Duane Gunnink, commis­ doniatownship.org 06632570 Village Council of Middleville, Corson, Myers and Parker). sion member, -then moved Michigan was called to order at Nays: None. Absent: Lytle. approval of the recommen­ 7:00 PM by President Myers in Motion Passed. dation on use variances; the Council Chambers of the 4. Pullen made a motion to 106632665 Village Hall. Roll Call Members accept current bills submitted for | Commissioner Leilani I present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Myers, the May 09, 2006 meeting for the Middleville's I | VanLaar supported, and the Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Reyff amount of $27,270.50. Support | motion passed unanimously. and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: was given by Corson. Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. Zylstra said he will set a Lytle. Synopsis of the minutes of the Absent: Lytle. Motion Passed. I hearing date. April 25, 2006 was presented 4. Pullen made a motion to A public hearing was held without reading. President allow Kay Stolsonburg six week I I last week on a request by W. Myers asked for the corrections extension on her bid for the prop­ I ! Scott and Terri Devon for a and additions. Resolution 6-12 erty the Bender RD/West Main I . add amount of $1.00 after “the Village land until the June 27th I special use permit to con- purchase of real property for” meeting. Reyff supported that I ■ struct a barn on property Change southwest to southeast motion. Voice Vote: Ayes All, I Nays None. Absent: Lytle. located at 6201 Buttrick Ave. corner of the Thornapple Kellogg I I . School property. Parker made a Motion Passed. I Doug Jones, representing motion I motion to to accept accept the the minutes minutes as as 5. Motion was made by Van | Scott Devon, explained the corrected and support was given I Noord to set the Millage rate for I | bam would be used to house by Pullen. Voice Vote: Ayes All. the Village of Middleville for the Nays: None. Absent: Lytle. 2006 Tax year at the roll back I | approximately 30 horses dur- Motion Passed. rate of 10.9986 and supported by I | ing summer months. ACTIONS TAKEN ’ Parker. Voice Vote: All, Nays I 1. The agenda was presented None. Absent: Lytle. I Terri Devon said that the by President Myers. Van Noord I Motion Passed. June 16 - Ray Kamalay - Blues/Folk/Originals I business was a polo opera- made the motion to accept the 6. Motion was made by Pullen I I1 tion. They train the horses, agenda as presented and sup^ -------VMf/ to hire Dan Valley Excavating, I which are shipped to Florida port was given by Pullen. Voice Inc. to connect the property at I June 23 - Joel Mabus - Blues/Folk/Originals ! in the winter months. The Vote: Ayes All. Nays: None. 813 Grand Rapids St. to the san­ I Absent: Lytle. Motion Passed. itary sewer system not to exceed 1 facility is not open to the 2. Resolution 06 - 13 the amount of $2,890.00. The I I public, nor do they offer rid- Tentatively Award A Construction motion was supported by Reyff. June 30 - brew Nelson Singer/Songwriter I Contract for Water Systems Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. I ing lessons. I Improvements - Water Storage Absent: Lytle. Motion Passed. | . Walter Bujak, Planning Tank. I Award was given to At 9:13 PM Corson made a July 7 Archive Celtic/Folk I | Commission member and Maquire Iron contingent on State motion to adjourn the meeting Parker. I support by | township trustee, asked. “Is jn the amount of with $593,000. Motion was made by Voice Vote: Ayes All, Nays None. I | this a horse farm? Is this a July 14 - G.R. Barbershop Quartet and Chorus Parker to approve Resolution 06Absent: Lytle. Motion Passed. I | legitimate farm under the 13 and supported by Pullen. Roll Respectfully submitted: _ • I I state law? Why is it before 9al1 Vote: Ayes, Six (Parker, Mary Jean Lamoreaux 55 July 21 - Morning bew - Bluegrass I Pullen, Reyff, Van Noord, Corson Village of Middleville Clerk I us? and Myers). None. Nays: The complete text of the min ­ I I Zylstra responded, “Two Absent: Lytle. Motion Passed. utes may be read at the Village I I •it separate It’s questions. 3. Resolution 06 14 Hall between the hours of 9: July 28 Blue Water Ramblers I j before us because of the Tentatively Award a Construction a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday I | building (72’ x 84’ or 6.048 Contract for Water Systems through Friday I Improvement Water Main. Motion August 4 - Missing Linx - Traditional and Pop Classics | square xvzviy feet) aim and U1C the IdLl fact mat that I . there is a principal residence I i August 11 - The Nowhere Band - Your favorite Beatles tunes I on the property.” I Jones explained further, I I | saying, “It is zoned R-R August 18 - Middleville United Methodist Musicians I | (rural-residential), not AG IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS I | (agricultural). We thought it I I was AG. We only want to do The June 14th regular meeting of the Irving Township board will I Concert held in the Gazebo along the I the horse barn now.” begin at 6:30 p.m. This will only be for the June meeting. All other I I VanLaar said, “I drove out Thornapple River in Old Downtown Middleville meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. I J to look at it. It is a beautiful I I Rain Location: Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building 1 site.” Submitted by I Planning Carol Ergang, Clerk 06632191 Commission V % Memorial Day offers a slice of Americana 4* VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE & & I •I J 5^ [Riverbank Music Series! J FREE LIVE MUSIC! Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 I I | L ► h r ... ______ i i_ 11 uiviv la a .i .. Si St 'K pimcip - NOTICE - % % 0* �4 •: NS & 5^ ‘ ££ Lx N The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006/ Page 15 Campaign heightens awareness of need for caution among drivers, pedestrians A public awareness cam­ paign to reduce accidents involving motorists, pedes­ trians and bicyclists was launched at the Capitol by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and a coalition of safe­ ty advocates. Joining Land is announc­ ing the “Be Safe, Be Seen" campaign were prominent Farmington Hills attorney Richard Bernstein, Elmer L. Cerano, executive director of Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service Inc., and Karole White, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. “Awareness, caution and courtesy are keys to prevent­ ing tragedy,” said Land, Michigan’s chief traffic safe­ ty officer and an avid runner. “Sharing public spaces with motor vehicles demands extra attention on everyone's part. To Michigan drivers we say, fcBe cautious and care­ ful.’ To runners, walkers and bicyclists we say, fcBe Safe, Be Seen.’ Protect yourself by following the rules of the road, staying alert and being considerate of others. The Department of State and Michigan Protection Advocacy Services Inc., in street. Don't assume that they see you. • Mounting a safety flag on o a wheelchair, motorized cart or stroller for better visi­ bility. The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is proud to injuries. In Michigan, pedes­ trian fatalities continue to decline, falling from 173 in 2002 to 139 last year. The campaign hopes to encour­ age that trend. Cerano pointed out that warmer temperatures mean more people soon will be enjoying outdoor activities. “This campaign speaks to the shared responsibilities of every Michigan resident," Cerano said. “As we move past the winter months and Secretary of State Terri into the summer, motorists Lynn Land announced today need to be aware of joggers, that a|] branch offices and parents pushing strollers, tbe office of the Great Seal people in wheelchairs and wji> be dosed in observance visual of state holidays during May, with individuals impairments, Michigan july and September. Protection & Advocacy Residents are reminded that Service is pleased to move on: on: forward this campaign * independence Day - All throughout the summer with offjces will be closed on the Department of State. Tuesday, July 4 Safety tips include: * Day Labor • Being alert in and around SUPER ICenters will be drive-through businesses and c]osed on Saturday, Sept. 2, parking garages. and ap offices will be closed • Slowly moving your on Monday, Sept. 4. vehicle out of driveways and The Department of State parking areas, watching on mails notices to motorists 45 all sides for pedestrians and dayS before their driver’s bicyclists. license or license plates • Waiting for drivers to expire to give them ample stop and make eye contact time to renew. Licenses and with you before crossing a p]ates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or week­ end, can be renewed the fol­ lowing day without penalty. Motorists renewing license plates can "skip the trip" to the branch office and do business by mail, or if eli­ gible, by Internet or touch­ tone telephone. Easy to fol­ low instructions can be found with the renewal notice. License plate tabs will arrive by mail within seven business days. With the exception of hol­ idays, branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. to 5 p.m. Smaller branch P.O. Box 188 offices may close for the Hastings, MI 49058-0188 lunch hour. On Wednesday cooperation with the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, are airing pub­ lic service announcements on statewide radio and television urging all who share streets and sidewalks to “Be Safe, Be Seen.” They also are publishing brochures and reflective stickers that will be available in Secretary of State branch offices. The coalition's message is to especially important Bernstein, a marathon runner who has been blind since birth. Berstein walks regularly throughout his Oakland County neighborhood and knows firsthand the risks of sharing roads and sidewalks with vehicles, bicyclists and other pedestrians. “People are getting hurt and people are dying,” said Berstein, who champions the rights of Michigan’s disabili­ It Citizens ty community. need to pay attention to the people who can't pay attention to them. What's good for the disabled population is good all of Michigan." More than 5,000 pedestri­ ans and bicyclists die each year in the United States due to traffic accidents. Many other suffer incapacitating * Have 1 •i* • IICSE (»Kl >■ * * v niite ,1 fcMrjjc1. ®s:?r ■m vnV. ■Miilfcn ban tar*s Printing Need? . . ~ .*• - •-.X •IT 3ci8fl ■ most offices are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with those in city centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PLUS offices and SUPER’.Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. SUPERICenters also provide Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon. information Additional about branch office locations - including maps, hours and Graphics w e witriras 11# effort. Whether you're behind the wheel or on foot, we encourage all Michigan residents to act responsibly and courteously. Everyone has a role when it comes to traffic safety." Secretary of State offices to be closed for summer holidays •*«» ml he support the initiative, according to White. “We’re pleased to help educate the public about the safety concern." White said. “If our message can prevent even one tragedy, then it's well worth the time and MB- services - is available online through the Department of State Branch Office Locator. For more information visit the department Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 PLANNING COMMISSION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN | NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 168 of 1959, as amended (the Township Planning Act), notice is hereby given that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearingI on Thursday, June 15, 2006, 7:05 p.m., for the purpose of consider consider-­ ing a new Land Use Plan for the Township. The public hearing will be" held at the Township Hall, located at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333. The public hearing will be held to present the proposed Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map to the public. These documents have been prepared to guide the future development and redevelopment of the Township. All citizens are invited to the hearing where public comment will be solicited and encouraged. The proposed Land Use Plan and Future Land Use Map are available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:0Q a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon) until the public hearing. Written comments concerning the proposed plan or map may be submitted to the Township Clerk at the above location prior to the hearing. The Township complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide assistance to any person requesting assistance consistent with the specifications of the Act. Requests for such assistance must be made to the Clerk. Jan Lippert Township Clerk 06631466 a* We Have a Colorful Solution... ..s > i complex color brochures or simple black Whether your printing needs are and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. 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Various references to notice of a public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments, special land uses and certain other public hearings would refer to Section 19.7 and require that notice be given in accoraccor­ dance with the terms of that section. ................... „„ „„ nr_n A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the Village offices, 250 ’eL during South Maple Stre Street, during’Village office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed ordinance. Written comments may be submitted to the Village office up to the I 4* X PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The primary purpose of the proposed ordinance would be to conform the Village zoning ordinance to the provisions of the recently adopted Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The proposed ordinance would delete references to the now repealed City and Village Zoning Act and replace such references with a citation to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2006. ., . ., c .. The proposed ordinance would further revise the permitted uses in various districts to provide tor for cer­ tain state-licensed residential facilities and child care centers and would establish certain care centers, group homes and nursing homes as special land uses, specifying the districts in which each of these uses would be allowed as a special land use and prescribing the standards for each such use by means of requirerequire­ ments contained in Chapter 13 of the zoning ordinance. In accordance with'the with the Zoning Enabling Act, Chapter 18 of the zoning ordinance would be amended to revise the provisions governing the Board of Zoning Appeals. The provisions to be revised pertain toI membership and the term of office of members on the Board of Appeals, voting requirements, meetings and I .■ VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN lx A O / 7Ji Dated: June 7, 2006 7 « PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 06632512 * a J �7 I Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. June 13, 2006 Cosmic themed Bible School set at Peace Reformed Church Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891 -1173 1/^ .z. Use odometer, not ruler to track financial journey behind the figures on a monthly statement, you'll find the cause for a short­ term price drop is not reason enough to sell an investment. For example, if you see that a stock has lost money over a couple of months, you might do some research, possibly with the help of an invest­ ment professional, and dis­ cover that the company has experienced some temporary problems with its products and services. But you might also find that the company itself still has solid funda­ mentals and good prospects for the future. Therefore, the stock may well be worth holding. So, if using a "ruler" in the form of monthly investment statements is not a good idea, what type of "odometer" can you use to check your progress? Actually, you can still use those same monthly statements - just look at the longer-term information that should be contained there. (If this data is not shown, you may have to do a little dig­ ging - but it's worth the effort.) For starters, how have your individual investments done over the last five or ten years? By looking at how a specific investment has fared over a period of several > COSMIC VBS .• •* ’ ■ When you're n a long driving trip, how do you check your progress? Do you stop every few feet, pull out a ruler and measure your progress from Point A to Point B? Of course not. You drive for miles and miles and then, every so often, you look at your odometer. And this same method of evaluat­ ing how far you have come is valid for another type of trip - your financial journey through life. Unfortunately, too many people, when evaluating how well their investments are doing, choose the "ruler” over the "odometer.” And the "ruler” they choose is their monthly investment state­ ment. Too often, they get nervous, upset - and even panicky - if this month's statement shows a drop in value from last month's state­ ment. And if they don't like this "measurement." measurement. they may well take hasty, illadvised actions, such as pur­ chasing investments they shouldn't buy and selling investments they shouldn't sell. This type of rushed deci­ sion-making points out the dangers of gauging your financial progress over very limited periods of time. Quite often, if you look — 616-891-2020 l - — - - ------ - — Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or % 1-890-870-7085 Ontuiu '4 ■ I years, you can get a sense of I what’s really going on, although an investment s his­ tory is not always a guide to its future results. Ask your­ •4’ self these questions: Does an •T investment have an overall strong track record, with the The Peace Reformed Church Cosmic VBS banner in parade last occasional "blip” caused by external factors, such as an month. industry downturn or a bear market? Or is it truly a chronic underperformer? Another "odometer”-type measurement is the differ­ ence in your portfolio's total value from one year to the next. Some of this difference will be due to additional con­ tributions you've made, but beyond that amount, you should be able to determine how much your portfolio has gained - or lost - during this time period. 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An important change to the wording of such notices is the requirement that a street address be used to identify the property. The traditional legal description may be used only when nei­ ther a street address nor a parcel number are available. While the village ZBA retains the right to grant spe­ cial land use variances (such variances should not be con­ fused with dimensional vari­ ances, setbacks, etc.), the municipality can by ordi­ nance withhold that authority from the local ZBA. Use variances will require a twothirds affirmative vote of the entire ZBA membership. A seven-member ZBA will Yankee Springs Park dedication is June 24 '1 i ments and special land use must be mailed or personally delivered at least 15 days before the date of the public hearing to the following: • The applicant, • All persons to whom real property is assessed (taxpay­ ers) within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the application, • The occupants of all structures within 300 feet of the property that is the sub­ ject of the application, and • The 300-foot radius crosses municipal bound­ aries; thus persons within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the applica­ tion must be notified even though they are in another unit of local government, e.g. Cascade, Thornapple till IT &** The first phase of the newly created Yankee Springs Township Park will be dedicated Saturday, June 24, at the park at 11: a.m. The park is located on Parker Drive just South off M-179 Highway known by many as the former Chief Noonday Road. Park Committee Chairman Warren Wheeler says, "We are excited about finalizing the opening of the park, which has already had a lot of family use." The dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. with hot dogs, chips, bever­ and cookies served ages L__ afterwards. Designated park land was acquired in 2000 from Brian and Kathy Drake. Since then many people and groups have put their mark on this project. Those helping raise funds and contributing vol­ unteer hours include Dee Peter Lowell and Dr. Forsberg , the writers of the DNR grant, which was final­ in 2005. ly received Also helping fund park development were the Jim Strickland Memorial Fund, which still accepts donations the Township Hall; Barry at ... . County Community Foundation’s funds; the Antique Farml Tractors “ Group that prepared the grounds, at no charge and the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women's Club, which held bake/rummage sales and hol­ iday Gatherings with Friends to raise money. The Middleville Rotary Club donated to the softball/baseball backstop project; Eagle Scout, Mike Wangerow earned his badge making and placing the benches; and countless volunteer funds and hours from spouses and communityminded friends have made this park a reality. A lot of time and effort was spent in the early years by former Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London w who h o ultimately transferred the reins of the to Chairman committee to Chairman Wheeler. Current committee members include: Vice Chair Bonnie Slayton; McCrumb; Treasurer,Al Secretary Fran Leonard (Gun Lake Women's Club); Dr. Peter Forsberg; Nancy Near; Jan Lippert; Cathy Strickland, Ardith Worsham; Ray Page; Alice Jansma; Sandra Marcukaitis; Mindy Cutlip; Vicki MacKellar and Rob Herrema. may Residents call Wheeler at 795-1135 or the Township Hall, 795-9091, if there are any questions about the dedication ceremony or about making donations to the next phases of the park. I” r i L I require five of the seven members to support the use variance. The length of time for fil­ ing an appeal of a ZBA deci­ sion is changed from 21 to 30 days. The 30-day clock begins to run from the date the ZBA certifies its decision in writing or from the date the ZBA approves the min­ utes of the meeting at which the decision was made. The usual route to appeal­ ing a ZBA decision has been to go to the circuit court; appeals from the circuit court to the state court of appeals the discretion of the were Iat____ _ appellate court. Recourse to the appellate court is now established as a right. However, the ability to appeal a ZBA decision to the circuit court now rests on a narrower definition; the new definition limits appeals to "a party aggrieved by a decision of the ZBA." In other words, in order to challenge a decision in cir­ cuit court, one must show that one has been or will be harmed in some definite fashion by the decision. The old definition allowed appeals by "a person having an interest affected by the zoning ordinance." The commission set the public hearing for the Ordi Area residents and those participating in the National 24-Hour Challenge cycling event are invited to spend part of Friday night, June 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 listening to Ray Kamalay perform. Kamalay is a native Detroiter who specializes in performing American music, including jazz. He is the first performer in the River Bank music series this year. Middleville will be host to live music every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Aug. 18. Concerts will be held in azebo along the the Thornapple River in Old Downtown Middleville. The rain location for these concerts will be the Township Thornapple Emergency Services build- nance revisions for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the village/township hall, 250 Maple St. Local woman on Asheville list Laura of Weingartz Middleville has been named to the dean’s list f°r the semester at at sp™g semester the University of North Carolina at Asheville. The dean’s list is made up of full-time students who have achieved between 3.5 and 3 99 8rade Point avera£e- ingJoel Mabus will perform on Friday, June 23. Mike Brown new member of Angus group Mike Brown, Middleville, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, according to reports John Crouch, execu­ tive vice president of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members are eligi­ ble to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the Junior National Junior Angus Association and take part in shows and other national and regional events. 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MI 49316 i (616) 891-9000 no Showroom Open: £ Mon.. Th. 10-8;Tue.. Wbd.. Fri 10-5:30; Sal. 9-3 Tension EADACHE A condition involving pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headache. If a headache occurs two times weekly for several months or longer, the or more condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. Causes of this muscle contraction are often the response to stress, depression, or poor posture. TREATMENT Chiropractic care works on correcting misalign- merits that cause headaches and relieving symp­ toms associated with tension headaches. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call (616) 891-8153 today for a complimentary consultation. Seif Chiropractic W 9090 South Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 IFCHIROPRACT W (616) 891-8153 M * �• - ■I Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 Four Caledonia students make Albion dean’s list Four students from Caledonia have been named to the Albion College dean's list for the spring semester. Students named to thelist must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the completion of the semester. This GPA must be based on at least three units in graded courses and a minimum of four units completed. • Stacey Jenema graduated earlier this month from CHRONIC AND ACUTE Albion College, receiving a degree in English education and completing the elementary education program. She t is the daughter of Nicholas Jenema and Nancy Jenema of Caledonia and a graduate / of Caledonia High School. • Tiffany Radaz graduated earlier this month from J ■ Tt* * Albion College, receiving a degree in physical education and minoring in health edu­ cation and is completing the hi K-12 education program. She is the daughter of / Richard Radaz and Brenda Radaz of Alto and a graduate of Caledonia High School. • Gena Rinard is a firstyear student majoring in ath­ letic training. She is the daughter of David Rinard On Saturday, June 17 the bagpipes will be playing as the more than 400 cyclists and Patricia Rinard of Caledonia and a graduate of 9° throu9h downtown Middleville. The riders leave from the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 8 a.m. to the sound of bagpipe music. Then the bagpipers drive Caledonia High School. • Denise Robinson gradu- downtown to serenade them as the cross over the Thornapple River. Area residents ated earlier this month from are invited to stop down to hear the music and cheer on the riders. Albion College, receiving a degree in Spanish and speech communication. She is the daughter of John Robinson i and Sandra Robinson of Caledonia and a graduate of Caledonia High School. 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Caledonia, Michigan Ifl _ Here go the cyclists as they crossed over the Thornapple River at the start of the National 24 Hour Challenge last year. « 1 * < mid • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • • • • • 100% Guarantee On Repairs Frame Repairs Glass Repair ro 2 Spray On Bedliners Complete Vehicle Detail rJ 616-891-0150 Steve Axdorf Founders Mortgage Co. (616)575-3803 or (616)292-3491 "We meet bv accident *• Ed Pawlcski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • w. edsbody. com %'. �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006/ Page 19 Standard plate ending its 24-year reign in Michigan h. It I % ^3 X «* “Mil J ♦ .<1 In i J Michigan will discontinue its standard blue license plate and adopt a plate with improved features under leg­ islation awaiting the gover­ nor's signature, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today. H Old Blue" plate The design, as it is known, is used by 5.6 million motorists. It has been on Michigan vehicles since July 1982 and will cease being issued on Jan. 1, 2007. After that, the state will reissue new plates as they expire. A new plate design has not been finalized but is expect­ ed to be similar to recently issued plates which have a fully reflective white back­ ground. There will be no extra cost to residents for a replacement plate. "The Old Blue plate has had a good run in Michigan but it is time to move to a design that uses modern technology and improves visibility," said Land. "This change will also allow the state to use the same type of material for all of its license plates, which makes produc­ tion more efficient." The legislative package includes House Bills 5607 and 5979, sponsored by Rep. Philip LaJoy, R-Canton, and House Bill 4437, sponsored by Rep. Scott Hummel, RDeWitt. The legislation would provide the necessary funds to the Department of State to cover expenses incurred in re-issuing the estimated 6 million new plates needed. Land expects compliance with vehicle registration laws to improve as a result of the move to a new standard plate. After the reissue peri- od is complete, those who are driving on expired license plates will be easy to spot by law enforcement officers. It is estimated that the additional revenue to the state generated from increased compliance would total at least $15 million, which would more than off­ set the costs involved. LaJoy said the new license plates will be good for the state. From a public safety per­ spective, having license plates that are easier to read at night will assist law enforcement in keeping our streets safe," LaJoy said. "That is good news for our citizens." Michigan is the last state still using the glass-beads manufacturing process by which the blue and white plates are created. During II I IfJ ’> i Know you paid too much? Call for rates. 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Buys has brought Buys two new techniques to his Chiropractic open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, employer. During his studies he June 27, at 9090 South learned the Japanese method Rodgers Court in Caledonia. of Instrument Assisted Soft They are currently open Tissue, a deep massage that Monday through Friday from helps to redirect tissue fibers, 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and the Kinesio Muscle by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia native Aaron Buys is returning to his hometown as Dr. Aaron Buys. 1999 graduate of A Caledonia High School, he has officially joined the staff at Seif Chiropractic PC. His employment isn’t actually a surprise. Dr. Eric Seif has been a mentor for him since Buys' middle school years. In high school. 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Grand Rapids Christian scored a 5-2 win over the Caledonia Fighting Scots Saturday morning at Lakewood High School, in the first of two Division 2 regional semifinal contests. A lead-off home run by & the Eagles' Tyler Berge, over the left field fence, wiped out a IT) Caledonia lead in the bottom first inning. Two hit batters, a pair of walks, two sacrifices, and an RBI single by Patrick Schuiteman later. and the Eagles held a 3-1 advantage heading into the second inning. Berge led off again to start the second, and singled. He eventually came home on a *4 sacrifice ground out by Chris Feys that put their team up 41. Morrow settled down a bit after that, striking out two batters in each of the final four innings, but a hit batter, a walk, and a throwing error by Morrow allowed the Eagles to add an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth. Caledonia out-hit the Eagles in the game, getting four off of Christian s Rob Kool. Logan Burrows led the Caledonia attacking, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and reaching a third time on a A J If you need extra $$$ ) Days and nights available Call 616-374-8837 for additional information Apply Monday thru Friday 8 am. to 4 p.m. TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN ST., LAKE ODESSA, MI 06632215 E.O.E - - ►X Iffl M• Caledonia junior center fielder Kirk Weiss knocks a single to lead-off the ball game, Saturday against Grand Rapids Christian. The Eagles advanced to the regional final with a 5-2 win over the Fighting Scots. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia junior Logan Burrows celebrates an RBI single in the first inning with head coach Chad Curtis, Saturday during the Division 2 regional semifinal contest against Grand Rapids Christian at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) walk. Kirk Weiss and Isaac Mulvihill had the other two J Caledonia hits. Weiss led off the game with a single, and came • around to score on a Burrows single. Mulvihill drove in Devan 1 Jennings from second base, with an RBI single in the top ) of the third for the Scots. It was the last time a Caledonia IPJ runner advanced past sec- NEED FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER p'C f .i I1 ALL JOB SEEKERS ■ if J Packers of quality frozen vegetables General Labor V. rz, I * SUMMER JOBS • • • I Ls * A . / 1- (fill ' it: uni'll i - 4. tyjKikfib First Rehab " I Munn muzafra 4 1 * ' * ■ — 4 Physical Therapy ■’taaai i ®«T80531 4624 N. M37 HWY ’’W'iuiai Middleville, MI 49333 • 11 - 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT Bryan Hemingway MPT Get back in action M ASTYM treatment Caledonia senior pitcher Bryce Morrow fires towards the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning Saturday morning against Grand Rapids Christian’s Tyler Berge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M Conditions that respond well to ASTYM™ treatment Plantar fasciitis Heel pain Achilles tendinitis Chronic ankle sprains Shin splints Knee pain Hip/groin pain Hamstring strains IT band syndrome Limited rotation Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) • Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Wrist sprains • • • • • • • • • • • - § I II • fiBAiir uc oca on'Uat ASTYM Changing rehab, Changing Lives ond. Kool s only two strike outs came in the top of the seventh inning, putting an end to Caledonia’s last chance at a come back. He finished with two earned runs against, to go with four walks. Holland Christian (28-5) will take on No. 1 ranked Battle Creek Lakeview (324) Tuesday in the Division 2 state quarterfinals at Jenison High School at 4:15 p.m. The Maroons topped Lakewood in the other semi­ final at Lakewood Saturday, 8-0. The Maroons then topped the Eagles in the regional championship game 6-1. Morrow was the winning pitcher Monday, as the Hastings City Bank PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ lished in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently look­ ing for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations and sales skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank �The Sun and News. Middleville, June 13, 2006 Page 21 Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,009 area homes! I '* ■ BLACK TOP SOIL Screened. $12 / yd Delivered Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK Don’s Dozing • 269-795-7830 Others like those at area churches sold items for good causes. Yard sales blossom in Middleville ■I II W i j r 4 flI] ■ * r iL A ir — *i- r" f 111 - dr There were yard sales galore in Middleville during the annual Yard Sale Days on June 9 and 10. Some were individual sales. A 14 I 1 I - , I • i PUBLISHER S NOTICE: r All rent estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.’’ Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of ■K children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980 The HUD toll-free telephone number for o the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. A. b *6 I 231$^’ ‘ 06572948 S KUM. HOUMI I — —- 9 Continued from previous page their district run with a 2-0 victory over Bryon Center. The game got started last Saturday, but storms forced the Bulldogs and Fighting Scots to finish the district in game championship Middleville Monday. Morrow picked up the win with seven strong innings of work. The only trouble he encountered came in the fifth inning when Byron Center loaded the bases after two were out. A great defensive play by second baseman Aaron Engelbert got him out of the jam with no runs scored. Caledonia scored once in the fourth and once in the fifth. In the fourth a sacrifice fly by Burrows scored Kirk Weiss from third base. Weiss started the inning with a base hit, promptly stole second. and moved to third on a fielders' choice. In the fifth inning Englebert knocked in Dan Spitzley with a hard hit ground ball down the first base line, which the Bulldog first baseman speared, but could not throw out Spitzley at the plate. It was the third meeting between the two clubs, who split their two O-K Gold Conference contests. Byron Center was the only team to beat the conference champi­ on Fighting Scots in confer­ ence play. Holly Denton breaks stolen base record at Caledonia Holly Denton broke the stolen base record for a sea­ son for the Caledonia varsity softball team with 48 on the year. The old record was held by Michelle “Colbom” Blough who set the record with 45 back in 1995. “Holly is an outstanding ball player and has great speed and instincts on the bases,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechelc. Denton hit .495 for the season with 15 doubles, 11 triples, and two home runs. She was selected to the O-K Gold all-conference team and the All-District team for 2006. Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton s 2 i Athlete of the week Caledonia High School Baseball Junior short stop Logan Burrows led the Caledonia offense in its 5-2 loss to Grand Rapids Christian in the regional semifinals Saturday. Burrows went 2-for-3 at the plate, with a pair of singles and an RBI. He also reached base a third time on a walk. 111 N. Main St. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Nashville, Ml Lynn Denton m-37, Middievine, mi 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 Agency MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE MM FARM BUREAU INSURANCE ■.ss- 06832475 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GE HERAL BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call . 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Tryout registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with tryouts run­ ning from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost to tryout for CATS is $5 and includes a CATS T-shirt for each play­ er. According to John Clark, president and head of coach­ ing for CATS, the club offers a higher level of soccer than a recreational league, such as AYSO. “Playing soccer with CATS is the logical next step for younger soccer players in recreational leagues who are looking for a faster paced, more competitive level of soccer. said Clark. “While we are a competitive soccer club, our focus is on skills improvement and individual player development. Our teams play eight games in the fall and eight in the spring, and practice two or more times per week. A number of our teams play in tournaments, indoor soccer leagues or participate in off­ season training as well." New this year. CATS is offering a U8 program for Auditions for ‘Hobbit’ changed to Thursday, Friday June 15-16 The auditions for this year's Summer Youth Theatre production of “The Hobbit" will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16. Auditions will be held in the Art Hatchery building in the Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, June 13. The summer youth theater program is designed for stu­ dents in grades 5-12. This is the 11th year of Summer Theatre, in which students learn and perform productions under the guid­ ance of staff selected by the Thomapple Arts Council. “The Hobbit” is a full- length play based on J.R. Tolkien's book. Final per­ formances will be held on July 20,21,22, 23. The play is a go since the minimum number of actors have enrolled to continue this pro­ gram, but there is room for more. Summer The Youth Theatre program cost is $300 for six weeks of instruction. Payment plans can be set to spread the cost over the six weeks. Participants in previous Summer Youth Theatre pro­ ductions of “The Mouse that Roared," “Emma" Emma” or “Charlotte's Web” say that it was a wonderful experience that helped give them confi­ dence to try out for school plays or enjoy public speak­ ing more. The program begins with rehearsals through July 23. Director Christopher Weaver will also lead students in the­ ater games and hone their improvisational skills. Program fees include cos­ tumes, scripts, royalties, instructors, sets, lights, dry­ cleaning, etc. Payment plans and partial scholarships may be available. Please call Lizanne Fehsenfeld at 945-2002 for more information. — **Your One Stop Water Store ** Water Softeners 30 Years Experience Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Servicing All Makes & Models DURACUBE I MR SALT i DURA'© 50-Lbs. ■ CUBE $ PURIFIED DRINKING WATER L®.@ -o 4-o- - w 5-Gallons 95 75 ■W Best Price, Quali Only younger players. Players that will not be eight-years-old on July 31 are eligible to participate. “Adding the U8 program allows 7-year-olds to get involved with our program earlier so they can begin learning proper soccer tech­ nique sooner." added Clark. For tryouts, players should bring a soccer ball, shin guards, soccer shoes, and water bottle. They should also bring a copy of their birth certificate and a completed tryout registration form, and a one-inch head shot photo of the player. For more information, visit the CATS website at: www.eteamz.com/catssoccerclub. The CATS summer soccer camp returns for its fifth great year, this summer as well, with an enthusiastic and talented group of coaches ready to bring out the best in area soccer players. The camp will be Monday- — —— 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) What happens when you take the Caledonia Fighting Scots and pair them with a 5K? You have the first Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K Run/Walk. The Kilt Krew Committee was formed after a group of parents of high school cross country and track and field athletes saw a need for new equipment for both pro­ grams. Working with the boys’ and girls’ coaches for both sports, a list of needs was determined. A 5K Run/Walk was a natural fundraising fit, and a great addition to the already wonderful Caledonia July 4th community event (parade, family entertain• ment, games and food at Lakeside Park, truck and tractor pull and fireworks). The Kilt Klassic 5K will kick off the day of family fun at 8:30 a.m. and the day will end with fireworks after dark. Along with the Kilt Krew parents, there have been many Caledonia students who are helping to put the together. race Students worked to get sponsors, designed the logo used for brochures, posters, and Tshirts, made kilts, and hand­ ed out brochures. The Kilt Klassic course will begin at Duncan Lake Middle School, and wind its way through the Village of Caledonia. There is a short segment on a gravel road, to ft make the cross country run­ ners happy. The race will use the ChampionChip Timing System, and medals for the top three male and female runners in each of the eleven age groups. Awards will also be given to the overall male and female race winners. The cost to participate is $20 before June 23, and $25 after that date. More information and reg­ istration is available at www.kiltklassic.com. ' > > i ■ 1 0IOW 1 $21031 Vi 01 «a I J pi U|i See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1 WIB) •V lll.l rt I W PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 11 Located in the gray barn Life's good af Tyler Creek 1 hi 'hi (Not your Father’s Tyler Creek!) *15 Monday ...2x2 Scramble ' aii AM, Cash Prizes AM, Cash Prizes for top & middle scores Wednesday ....Unlimited Golf, Hot Dogs & Pop Thursday...Junior Shotgun Scramble New Holes Now Open!! ?*! S4OFF 10 AM, bring your buddy, Prizes! 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The cost for the camp is $80 per player if registered by July 1. and $100 per play­ er for registrations after July 1. The camp is limited to the first 100 participants and has filled up each of the last two years. Parents can register their player for camp online at: www.eteamz.com/catssoccerclub. or complete a regis­ tration form available on the CATS website. For questions about CATS tryouts and the summer soc­ cer camp, contact John Clark at 554-5501 or clarksinmi@charter.net. 1 I - —— Friday, August 7-11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Dutton Elementary school in Caledonia. CATS camp is open to any interested soccer player aged •It 7-14 girls and boys. AYSO and recreational players are encouraged to attend. Camp participants are grouped by age and work with a different coach each night on specific soccer skills. The players then showcase what they learned that evening during the nightly skills competi­ tion. 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(269)795-9131, cell (269)8385937.______________________ Contact MT ( 1 I Bi’ ■M M M MB HM MB .00 fl / Father’s Day $1.00 OFF 3 o 9175 Glen Valley Retail Center • 616-891-2928 Monday - Thursday 11 am-10pm • Friday & Saturday 11 am-11pm • Sunday llam-3:30pm r i -X �’ - Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 13, 2006 Eveiything You Could Want in S enior Living New Apartments Now Available! Affordable New Residential Senior Community in Caledonia! Station Creek Retirement Community offers safety; security, peace of mind, and companionship. In short, everytliing you could want in quality, affordable senior lixdng! 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I I I I I I I I I 10010 Crossroad Court • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 o I I Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: Email Address: _______ - — Mail to: 10010 Crossroad Ct., Caledonia, Ml 49316 www.porterhills.org rQ w c z ‘• » ’ • - > »/.•>:>> U v> i ».r] t.l V I • I IK 16 * / r •. ’ ■■■ r I _ _ //>////>, / r 7 / / / t t t F.r 9 9 < t < Jf r M * * t f �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. All copies held by the Hastings Public Library have been scanned to PDF for easy public access. <br /><br />Available years cover 1981 - 2022.<br /><br />Note some years are incomplete while others are missing. Some missing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 may be found in harcopies of The Reminder. The Library has these available upon request.<br /><br /><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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