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His time during nized Tuesday » was the second fastest in loard of evening’s Caledonia history, coming in Education meeting. less than 20 seconds behind a As the board members sat record set by 2005 graduate down prior to the meeting, Tim Ross. they found gigantic choco­ The recognition continued late chip cookies in the shape as FFA Advisor John Schut of hearts with "thank you" presented awards to Clint frosting. in written Steketee, Justin Vandervennen and Brady Fischer for a “great year, Caledonia representing through its group and indi­ vidual achievements. Schut presented each student with a FFA pin and certificate. The meeting continued with a presentation of the newly purchased iMac com­ puters. The computers were purchased with funds from a 2007 bond that was passed to replace the computers for J building labs, classrooms and teacher and administra­ David Holston is ready to welcome diners back to his tor use. Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville on Tuesday, Teachers Jim Klomparens Feb. 5, at 7.a.m. The restaurant was closed for repairs and Mike Cornell were following a fire next door on Dec. 6, 2007. accompanied by students who demonstrated use of the and breakfast pizza is now on by Patricia Johns computers. the morning menu. Staff Writer Students Kevin Yahne and Holston calls his place a On Dec. 6, 2007, life Nike Gerdeman demonstrat­ “ country restaurant with a changed for David Holston. ed the engineering conver­ Anthony Sterzick is presented an award by Athletic Director Scott Weis during sion ability which allows the The chef and owner of the twist.” He said he believes that the restaurant is coming students to analyze a physiCracked Pepper restaurant in Tuesday’s evening school board meeting. downtown Middleville stood back better than ever. He really appreciates the in disbelief as a neighboring business on Main Street help and support he received went up in flames and from the community follow­ ing the fire. smoke. “The Middleville United His restaurant had to close until the smoke and water Methodist Church was really The Spinnaker damage to the building could helpful. be repaired. He will reopen Restaurant in Grand Rapids the restaurant Tuesday, Feb. also allowed me to do some of my catering there while 5 at 7 a.m. by Patricia Johns was being this kitchen He has heard the jokes Staff Writer repaired. ” about changing the name to When Mark Paradowski Catering will still be avail ­ “ smoked pepper" but is glad began thinking about how to able as well. that the restaurant is rising raise funds for a playground The Cracked Pepper is from the ashes. next to the • Orangeville open Tuesday through Friday He has added a few new Township Hall, he had one from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and dinner items to his menu idea that would brighten the Sundays from 7 a.m. to 2 with Cracked Pepper steak dreary midwinter for adults with chive butter and brandy p.m. • and help make the play­ For more information call sauce, pork tenderloin ground a reality. 795.9044. (269) 795-9044. The marsala and pan-fried tilapia that He decided a Website is www.thecrackedwith lemon butter sauce. Valentine's Day dinner dance Lunch will have a differ­ pepper. com. with a “Lady and the Tramp" ent burger special available. theme would be lots of fun. And he knew celebrity wait­ ers who would elevate the fun. The evening will begin I with dinner at the Circle Inn Restaurant on Gun Lake at 6 • Valentine’s Day will be special at p.m. followed by dancing at the Orangeville Township the Joker Fired Twice. Hall beginning at 7 p.m. • New youth ministry joins Orangeville Tickets are $15 for a single Baptist Church or $25 for a couple. The menu comes right out of the • Blood drive in Middleville Tuesday story, spaghetti and meat­ • February Family Workshop Series balls, salad, bread and coffee, The celebrity waiters got in a little practice before the Orangeville Valentine’s Day starts Monday tea or soda. dinner dance by serving sponsors Kimberley Sullivan of the Gun River Inn and Karen Paradowski says, "We are Nash from the Circle a menu right out of Lady and the Tramp. The waiters are from • Scots end league duals left Brian Calley, Jennifer Goy,-Tom Evans, Vicki Ritchie and Mark Englerth. roll call, call. Following Superintendent Jerry Phillips presented gifts of Caledonia vests to the board members. The appreciation gifts were all part of honoring the board members in observance of January’s "School Board Recognition Member Month." Phillips continued the recognition by reading a proclamation written by • Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Phillips then expressed his appreciation of the board and thanked the board members for their "hard work behind the scenes." The meeting continued with Athletic Director Scott Weis introducing the 2007 Fall All-State Athletes — Britni Gregory for golf and Anthony Sterzick for cross­ country. Since Gregory was unable to attend the meeting, Weis requested to postpone Cracked Pepper reopening T uesday -J Iz I / I -A ■ L «>r» -I ' •»«« > I *-7 L a - i* id TnA ;baeuT ,V fd il negad mt seiBi )1 Jxan iriznwoT icrll cabi i /if/Jii) lari bnis [»■ bnuoig aH ’ ■minateV F* & riliw 7 omodi I art bn A oriw 210 nui a ariT mib driw ifiiu&laoR Hoi m.q RiO aril igod ILbH ilojfoiT CX2 io too unom Celebrity judges to serve at Valentine’s Day dinner dance 3OZ TO B3J ObBlf/1 I I t I t » In This Issue... ( Ty< f -V ■* ulsa .died t .t See DANCE, page 2 yr < t i < .< <<<((< ' ‘" 1 f a <*■< • 1 ■ nr *1^/ ** ««<<<«< A < < 4 < ft *\ MH zr I i 4 �* MP v • ■ST’ 9 9 f Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. February 2, 2008 . 2^3 ' J Valentine's Day will be special at the Joker Fired Twice. the cash bar before the show. Other performances are on Fridays and Saturdays. Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23. According to director Cheryl Cravero, the Saturday night performances are beginning to be booked up. Front table seats are still available for the Valentine’s Day and Friday night per­ formances. This year's dinner theater by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village Players of Middleville are planning a special Valentine's Day per­ formance of “ The Joker Fired Twice’’ Feb. 14. Those attending that night will receive special gifts. In addition, each diner will receive a special Valentine's Day certificate for a $2.50 toward the purchase drinks at is a true murder mystery” to according Cravero. Anyone wKo has attended any of the previous Village Players productions should expect the unexpected along with lots of laughs. The cast of “The Joker Fired Twice” includes Robin Schweitzer. Christi Rietman. Mike Bremer, Pete Osborne, Carolyn Newman, John remer, Susan Nelson, Patty Higley, Helen Wingeier. Tim Rietman. Doug Brinks and Randy Eggers. The play is directed by I Cravero and Darlene Schellinger and the stage manager is Beth Nelson. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $27.50 per person. ]’& Reservations can be made by calling the MiddleVilla Inn at (269) 795-3640. 4•n * I I r £ TANNING SPECIAL PRICE ON LOTIONS WITH ANY PACKAGE 2 WEEKS UNLIMITED $26 I f »• ^ONTEMPO < & /4LOH. inc Xlon ’A A Full Service Contemporary Salon 616-891-1093 9351 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre Is this a Valentine’s Day scene? Here detective Ace Baxter (Mike Bremer) on the right is deeply involved in a case with Harriet Fordyce (Patty Higley) on the left while his long suffering secretary Polly (Robin Schweitzer) center, polishes her nails. HAVE YOU MET OUR DELILO7 INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! / __I H 1 ■> B<£| , M I J L ' I "nr-- lime to visit, ri t here in Caledonia • • • • • K.A. Mueller Accounting 9809 Cherry Valley Ave S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: (616) 891-2507 Email: kmueller@kamuelleraccounting.com Providing Professional, Personal and Economical Tax Filing & Accounting Services for Individuals and business. I I I I [Caledonia Office] I I I I 25% from list prices I I I New Client Discount I I I I I I I L [estimated value $25—$75] Call for your appointment today (616) 891-2507 I I I I I t % g ■’ * A O' 1 f./- v* - St J 7 J|| not sure whether any of the couples will try to eat the same strand of spaghetti.’’ Celebrity waiters will be serving dinner but they won't have to clear the tables. Paradowski has other surpris­ es in store as well. The dinner dance is being »!• sponsored by the Gun River Inn and the Circle Inn. This year's celebrity waiters are State Rep. Brian Calley, Barry County Commissioner Mark Englerth, Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, Orangeville Township Treasurer Vicki Ritchie and Orangeville Township Clerk Jennifer Goy. DJ Jerry Kline will play the music at the dance. Participants will be able to purchase beer and wine and flowers for Valentine's Day gifts as well. For more information, contact the Circle Inn at (269) 672-7000, the Gun River Inn at (269) 664-5411 or Mark Paradowski at (269) 664-5704. , Jl p K. w Announcer Pete Osborne opens and closes the Joker Fired Twice at the Middleville Inn on February 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23. J Reproductive health committee meets Monday The Thornapple Kellogg Reproduc'd ve Health will Committee meet Monday, Feb. 4. at 7 p.m. in Room 1616 of the middle school. The committee has been meeting to discuss changes in the reproductive health curriculum. The committee also will meet Monday. Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in Room 1616. For more information about the reproductive health commit- BOARD, continued from page 1 the model onto the computer in 3-D. In many cases, the computer can communicate with a machine to physically create the model, without the assistance of a human. On the artist side of the iMac, Justin Young demon­ strated the creation of Websites, movies, videos, and more. Young briefly showed examples using photo and video software. After the students’ presentation, the board moved to its regular business. The board: • Adopted new and revised policies by Neola, Inc. The policies include areas of career and technical education, cell phones and electronic communication devices (cell phones are not to be used in locker rooms or bathrooms due to the fact many contain camera features), graduation requirements, interrogation of students (law enforcement must contact the school before meeting with a student on school property) and security video and surveillance (notices must be posted on each of the buildings). The board also approved the finance committee's budget amendments for the 2007/2008 school year. Superintendent Phillips said .. (fl ____ * I - 7 DA NCE, continued from page 1 I > the district's finances were in good standing and allow for monies to be moved into a reserve for the new elemen­ tary. Before the meeting closed, Phillips informed the board and audience that he was able to “sneak a peek'' at the aisirict district’s MtAK MEAP scores, Although the information is currently unavailable to the media, Phillips said he was very pleased with the outstanding scores. < } < r- r.' I ^4 < 1 4 I ) 1 i ► I < J • J i ?) < i k fl 0 1#^ tee, call the assistant superintendent at (269) 795-5522. 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Middleville, February 2, 2008/ Page 3 a New youth ministry joins Orangeville Baptist Church r ** 1 care is available. The "Word of Life" pro­ gram allows Fritz to minister to the whole family, he said. “Sharon Bowman (the wife of Pastor Don Bowman) and I offer counseling free of charge based on the Biblical model," added LeAnn. “We believe the Bible offers supe­ rior advice to families." LeAnn and Mike grew up in the Plainwell area and now live in Shelbyville. especially enjoy helping stu­ dents grow." Fritz is working with teens on a dinner to be held later this month. Teens, from sev­ enth through 12th grades, meet on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Children from 2 years old through sixth grade meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church has 15 Sunday school classes each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Child by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Mike and LeAnn Fritz are excited about their new fam­ ily and youth ministry at Orangeville Baptist Church. This is their home church and they said they enjoy returning to serve the fami­ lies there. “Ours is a ministry to the whole family, from the youngest to the oldest member,” said Mike Fritz. “We Blood drive in Middleville Tuesday The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Thornapple Township Em­ ergency Services building, at 128 High St., Middleville, between 1 and 6:45 p.m. 4 IS itive and O negative, the red cell that is the universal donor. For more information, call the Red Cross at 800-4483543. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Red Cross officials say they have been averaging less than a day’s supply of O pos- February Family Workshop Series starts Monday ■ tei 1! R lift * ”iH, i Esaii J Biffin x to ’ kiii mill ■'.‘'•fix .. .ri BIG ■ *350I ALLSEATS* 550 || r III ’ * 3® at 111 "I v »■ to give parents ideas about discipline and talk about what discipline is across age Abuse Child The Prevention Council will present the Family Workshop Series again in February to help build stronger families in area communities. The February presentation will be “Discipline For All Ages." Presenters will share many tools and techniques for addressing discipline. The speakers for the February series will be Barry Intermediate School District Coordinator Dawn Coltson and Kids First Learning Place Owner and Director Kelly Vannette. Coltson works with chil­ dren up to 3 years old who have developmental delays or health conditions putting them at risk for developmen­ tal delays. She said she hopes Dawn Coltson will speak on Discipline for all ages the Family during Workshop series. Fetvuuviy Special ' J FREE visits ivith purchase! iraisw jiaisl 3$ J U Call for ID e toils ! I Desert Sun .COU?®1' I frL4 ’•fi Hair & Tanning Salon 1 www.desertsunsalon.com in B 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B J i y —A CD Middleville, Ml 49333 \ . <• J EVERY FRIDAY DURING % * rJ I f ■i 11 “I was called back to this church to serve.’’ explained Mike. He graduated from Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit. Pa. He now attends the Baptist Bible Seminar) and does much of his class­ work online. The Orangeville Baptist Church is well known for its annual Live Nativity pro­ gram and has recently been involved in community activities such as the tree­ lighting ceremony and Orangeville Day. Anyone who would like more information iniormation about Orangeville Baptist Church’s youth and family programs can contact Fritz at (269) 664-4317. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Rd., in Orangeville. Famous LEGION ! FISH FRY k I I with all the trimmings FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH 2IST 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM Fried, Baked, THf BIST Beer Battered Fish, Boiled Shrimp, Vegetables Cole Slaw, Homemade IN TOWN a Bread and Ice Cream FISH & SHRIMP FOR ONLY -4ZZ FOOD ev^TS0PEH T THE PUBLIC j I \ | | | ll | jg | If | i 9.00 • Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center Tuesday, Feb. 19. • Hastings High School home economics room and library Monday, Feb. 25. The March meeting will be “Working With Other Adults who Impact Your Child's Life” and the April presentation will be “Boys vs. Girls." LeAnn and Mike Fritz are serving the families and youth at Orangeville Baptist church. J American Legion #305 | I I 1J I* <• a B 'TO MY^Z — Heart I A tl I JL i-. ■ J Show Your Valentine You’ll Love Her Forever. Celebrate your everlasting love with the Key to My Heart pendant, set in ILK white ITold and sparkling diamonds, nestled in a l .a museum-quality gift box. I r Correction: . Now Serving | LUNCH DAILY | | Caledonia groups. She said she plans to use videos and have resources available for par­ ents, as well as teach parents where to get resources. “I have been working with Early On for the last 10 years," said Coltson of her experience. Before working with Early On, Coltson worked with Head Start. She has two sons of her own who are 7 and 10 years old. Vannette is working on her seventh year at Kids First Center Learning in Middleville. She said she plans to discuss similarities in discipline for toddlers and teenagers. “I am no expert, but I think basked on my education-, experience and my own personal life, 1 can help guide parents," she said. Vannette is a certified Family Life Educator and has a minor in early childhood development. She has four sons of her own who are 8, 10, 12 and 13 years old. There will be free child care and free pizza dinner with pre-registration. To register, call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at (269) 948-3264. The dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the presentation will last from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The program will be held the following dates and times: Elementary • Fuller in gymnasium School Nashville Monday, Feb. 4; • Delton Kellogg Elementary School conference room Monday, Feb. 11. Mike Jones of the local American Red Cross chapter was misidentified in a photo printed in the January 26 Sun and News. - 1 fN.S I \ C E »-------- 1 19 4* 9 9 A SwierengA E R S 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D&W Village Center 616-891-5750 *4 wJ ■ i �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008 I Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People 7, Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA l«s 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. cornerstone church www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning ,4 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) * SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11:00 II A.M. Holy Communion 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Erian F. Harrison 2045 68th St. SE Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles AW walks, One faith 698-3170 T)utton United "Reformed Church I BRIGHTSI Church Pt. Rev. David T. HuStwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministne$.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service ... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . . . 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor middlevillecrc.org Middleville Wesleyan Church 'Yq1 indQwe Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 (Child & Adult) (During the School M Year) Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music . Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding day ofyour week Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study......... ............. 9:45 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Cal) for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................... 6:45p.m. •• M-37 al 100th St. Word of Life Clubs..........................................................6:45p.m. Sunday Services 8 30am - Traditional II 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH API HfN TIC CHURCH FOR Tift MODERN WORtO < Mt m Join us Sundays at 10 am f 159 131 st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 1917-2007 ~ 90th Year Sunday Morning Worship Service................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................... 6:00p.m. 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church tneujlife •* 44 % 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth ................................. 9:30 a m. and 6:00 p.m. v + Z++ Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Is Truth '.jd uxf % St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life ft Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Evening Praise.................................................................. 6:00p.m. Castaway the Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth A Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west on 76th St. 4:00 pm 9:30 am _________ ■I CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 5:00 p.m. p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Nursery available the entire morning, including a 122i III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 preschool storytime. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School •If K-5th Grade Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Sunday, February 3: Worship Service Tuesday, February 5: 7:00 pm Fat Ihesday Celebration Wednesday, February 6: 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor . Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CHURCH 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Website: www.umcmiaaievine.Qrq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard 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. aHelping Others Through God's Loving Grace' 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org Whitneyville bible Church Peace Church Nursery available throuphoui. fvervone is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Community CHRISTIAN REFORMED • Contemporary Worship Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors •It Casual *** Contemporary Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 II SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................................... 10:45a.m. (616) 891-8119 Evening Worship............................................................ 6:00p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.peacechurch.ee www.lakesidecommunity.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Leighton Church ° A Place ./Refuge BIBLE CHURCH A Place For YOU! Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Ako III Rev. Allen Strouse 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Lakeside Non-Traditlonal Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastors ttLI Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Momini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott •It Pastor of Worship Arts: Verne Reed Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orq 111 Church Street Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor A Faith Community of the PC(USA) www.cherryvalleychurch.org MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Ch erryVXlley ci x u vuhnt; .m ar vjent I ait It to a inc den i (Bib ^ime 4 Jftletljobtet dDhurcfj w fa IJ *** i An* 4 11IM A I The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord II Sunday School:9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ......................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) .5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................... .6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ..........................................6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor. Assoc. Pastor •v Website: whitneyvillebible.com A IN I I ■ LI Yankee Springs Bible Church Redeemer Covenant Church Jgj^Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. "The Family of Godfor All People” A “Lighthouse” on the corner... Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.Ieightonchurch.org Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes ^4 proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. Morning Worship........................................... 10:00 a.m. s -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson »*/•*** * ****** -.-x—L-M- vx �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008/ Page 5 * Spelling bees buzzing around the elementary schools by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer For the past couple of weeks, bees could be heard buzzing around the Caledonia elementary schools. No, the bees weren't bothering anyone; they were just trying to figure out who were the best spellers under pressure. Fifth graders at each of the Caledonia elementary schools were invited to par­ ticipate in the annual spelling bee competitions. The stu­ dents’ knowledge of a vari- JSsA Ms t Ut iX 7 Siu Champion Elementary Karina Bursch; Runner-Up Nick Tuori. ety of words was tested. Each of the schools hosted its own spelling bee and found their winners who will advance to either the Middleville or Byron Center competition later this month. The winners from each school include: • Caledonia Elementary Champion Matt Sarver; Runner-Up Kaylee Mulder. • Dutton Elementary Champion Rebecca Waldmiller; Runner-Up Katrina Vickovic. I ..tkc Emmons -u C5 I -«F -Si V* he Si I W <1 I .W It ‘ _ t zr i . SpcUittler fAMPION ***- SOCIAL NEWS S' • Kettle Lake Elementary Champion Maddy Rowley; Runner-Up Zoe Fortuna. •^z Si -------- u Emmons Lake Elementary spelling bee winners are champion Karina Bursch and Nick Tuori. Ur ■ « ii! : .S-s 1 4 •i; ^:i / r<^ Ml I Caledonia Elementary spelling bee winners are champion Matt Sarver and Kylee Mulder. - fat J > * * -rfOtW *•- - • -* *--**» ^ ^ .7ji LJ- j 7248 68th St., Caledonia, MI 49302 | I 7 3 m_ _ ll ir —ft I ii Kettle Lake Elementary spelling bee winners are j i uhe; 1 Bffl ® lilted Him ,W "Im .. Wfl champion Maddy Rowley and runner up Zoe Fortuna. Five generations (Left to right) grandfather, Bryan ‘Tebo; great grand­ mother, Sandy Tebo; mother, Brandi Tebo holding son L Airryck Miles Barker and great great grandmother, f Nellie Woodman. (Photo by Mel Boonstra Jr., I ! 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J-Ad Graphics Jf^metoum people mho ,oiH help VO» through the detaih of huging inmranee or mahmg a ela,m. White tome inturanee rn/wpnH/Vi eompaniet are no more than an 800 fiOO aumher number and a ooiee mail menu, menu. mere tne ’re here to help -• in good timet and in had - gear after gear. ____________________________________ > ir 06664127 e '^7 I A A o» (269) 945-9554 J 269-795-HAIR (4247) 620 S. BROADWAY ^4uto-Owners Insurance Lit® Home Car Qusinosc FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL CALL: MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 X —* €•X> �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6 4U by Patricia Johns Staff Writer As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past, the Banner, Reminder and community papers will include a listing of events during the Lenten Elmer worked for which season, begins Wolverine Building for 49 Wednesday, Feb. 6. This will years. include Palm Sunday, March Funeral services were held 16, and Easter, March 23, Friday, February 1, 2008 at events. Brethren Gaines United Churches can be included Church. Interment were in in the catalog of events by Lakeside Cemetery. sending information stating In lieu of flowers, memori­ the type of event, time, date al contributions are request­ and location, cost, if any, ed for the Fred and Lena directions, if necessary, and Meijer Heart Center. contact information to patriCondolences may be sent cia@j-adgraphics.com. online at www.mkdfuneralThe same information can be sent as a fax message to (269) 945-5192. Please include “attention Patricia" on the cover sheet. Information also may be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058, atten­ tion Patricia. The deadline each week is noon Tuesday. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the list­ ing. This column will be print- Elmer K. Velthouse CALEDONIA - Elmer K. Velthouse, age 74, of Caledonia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Velthouse; granddaughter, Jill Board; three brothers; one sister; three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. He is lovingly remem­ bered by wife of 55 years, Barbara; three daughters, Diane (Dennis) Board, Lori Martin, Beth (Larry) Postma; son-in-law, David Martin; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (MaryEllen) Velthouse; sister, Phyllis Lind; mother-in-law, Esther Willyard; brothers-in-law, James (Kathy) Willyard, David (Jeanne) Willyard; sisters-in-law, Mary Willyard, Gloria Velthouse; and many nieces, nephews, special friends and neigh­ bors. ‘J Rosalie M. DeWeerd * MIDDLEVILLE - Rosalie M. DeWeerd, age 72, of Middleville, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at home. She is survived by her three caring, loving, daugh­ ters, Tina Myers, of Middleville, Eddy Sue (Don) Thomas of • Middleville, Connie (Rod) Buxton of Middleville; nine grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Marylin) Bock of Pontiac, Millard (Lucille) Lawrence of Rainbow Lake; one sister, Georgene (Jack) VanDeusen of Grand Rapids; several a, A\ * nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer A. DeWeerd; two brothers, Edward Bock and Keith Lawrence. Funeral services will* be held Monday, February 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Maninng offi­ ciating. Interment Rutland Cemetery. The family will greet rela­ tives and friends, Sunday, February 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contribu­ tions may be made to ed on a space-available basis until Easter. Any church representative who would like information on the cost of advertising events should call J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. Hastings area Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings invites everyone to a time of spiritual renewal during the season of Lent. The overall Lenten theme is Dying to Live." Ash Wednesday services will begin with a prepared supper at 6 p.m., followed by Holy Communion at 7 p.m. Worship will include the imposition of ashes and the "hiding of the Alleluia." The following five Wednesdays also will begin with supper at 6 p.m., fol­ lowed by the Taize' liturgy at 7 p.m. Worship will include a breakout session for youths. Sundays in Lent, Holy Communion will be celebrat­ ed at 8 and 10:45 a.m., and Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. Grace Lutheran is at 239 E. North St., Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. For more informa­ tion, call (269) 945-9414, fax (269) 945-2698 or visit online at http://www.discover-grace.org. Middleville area Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 908 W. Main St. in Middleville will hold Lenten Midweek Services every Wednesday evenin II at 7 p.m. On Ash Wednesday, the service will include Imposition of Ashes at 7:30 a.m., noon or before the Divine Service at 7 p.m. Private confession and absolution are available by a.. intment and every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. 1 I Orangeville area St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. The service will include Holy Eucharist and the imposition of ashes. St. Francis Episcopal Church is located at 11850 W. 9 Mile * Road, Orangeville. • r I Al 5 7.? lllk JJI.W1’ •J * Heartland Hospice. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Area teens to perform during 5th annual Battle of the Bands West Michigan teens will compete at Cornerstone in Church Caledonia 1 A A Saturday, Feb. 16, during Battle of the Bands. All music will be per­ formed by groups of local Central Michigan high school artists, starting at A University's fall semester 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per perfl honors list includes area stu- son. Caledonia Community Schools 4 dents who earned 3.5 (on a “The level of talent always Young 5’s & Kindergarten H 4.0 scale) or higher grade amazes me, and most of the music is original which gives point averages. Registration J The fall semester ended in a lot of meaning and variety 4 December. Included on the to the songs,’’ said Betsy Caledonia Community Schools are taking registrations for Fall 2008 Kindergarten and Young 5’s^ J list were: Leila R. Kent, Marvin, director of student classes. Children who will be five years old on or A 3 freshman, Freeport; Nicole and young adult ministries at before December 1, 2008 are age eligible for these Cornerstone Church. “Our q M. Glaster, senior, Caledon ­ programs. If you currently have elementary chil­ hope is that students will ia; Loubna Karadsheh, soph ­ dren in the district please contact the elementary invite their friends to watch omore, Caledonia; Bryce D. building secretary where your children attend for them play and compete in a registration packet. Morrow, sophomore, Caledonia; Ken E. Potter, this full audio-visual venue If your family is new to the district please contact created just for them. ’ ’ sophomore, Caledon-ia; and Maggie at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood This year, all seven bands <^| Rachel A. Zylstra, senior, Center, 891-6220 for a registration packet. You hail from the Greater Grand Caledonia. can also email at kdgenroll@caledonia.kl2.mi.us. Rapids Area. In addition to A A A • one band that is not yet .Fr —X. named, they include: Altered Outlook; The Final Oath; Family Owned and Operated Veritas; Friend or Foe; and Kindergarten Kickoff2008 4^' gg CMU announces jET honors students Skoundrels. The bands will compete for the grand prize of $500 cash. Last year, nearly 500 people attended the event. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the student mission fund at Cornerstone Church. The church is located at nested it 68th 2045 Street SE, Caledonia. Regular Sunday worship times are 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. To find out more about Cornerstone Church visit www.CornerChurch.org. UaMi I I *• r ■ : ■' - » L—J Monthly workshop focus on discipline L ■ >o Sattftl X * b X \ I /A »r7-L A s n c * e 0 We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff •X? » A XYF 1_ 31 £ * * - >■ es feta ri Adrian Students 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 FEBRUARY PROV1O/7O\S $10 OFF named to dean’s list Eric 1 Hour Massage for First Time Clients Sa FREE • PARAFIN DIP With Any Chemical Service 06666931 w- *—■ a • I7 7^ § J - economics room Monday, Feb. 25. Free dinner, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., is included with regis­ tration. The presentation runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at (269) 948-3264. For the effects you ore after" i i 1 The Child Abuse Prevention Council of arry County will present the February Family Workshop Series, “Discipline for All Ages" at various sites this month. The workshop will be held at the Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center Tuesday, Feb. 19; and in the Hastings High School home _____ AiC - 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 wwwtLAUERFH cQm (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director Area residents were among the 397 students named to the 2007 Fall Semester Dean’s List at Adrian College. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry at least 12 credit hours. The honored students are listed below: Laura Shank, a sphomore and grad­ uate of Caledonia High School. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations I Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 s Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 * I 06660266 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED I ’w �9 The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008/ Page 7 •II. 9 Financial Focus > » sS New Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 • NT Jo N »> N ■ < X? srsS; Lt : I The Barry County Central Dispatch Ad­ ministrative Board will accept applications from interested citizens to serve as the General # I, fc mM Public At Large member on this Board. r Applicants must be a Barry County Resident. Submit your application stating your interest and qualifications no later than February 15, it JKstail Monthly ■ ta$ oh distil* 2008. Send to the attention of: Chairman Barry County Central Dispatch jdofto Administrative Board package. And, in the broader picture, inflation and interest rates are still relatively low, which is typically positive news for the financial mar­ kets. But perhaps most impor­ tantly, many stocks have already fallen 25 or 30 per­ cent - which means they may now be good values. In fact, recessions and their accom­ panying market declines can be great opportunities for you, as a long-term investor, because you now have an opportunity to buy good investment at a lower price. Consider this quote from Warren Buffet, perhaps the most world's famous investor: "Most people get interested in stocks when everyone else is. The time to get interested is when no one else is. You can't buy what is popular and do well. The dumbest reason in the world to buy a stock is because it's going up." ‘ < So, if you have room in your portfolio to add appro­ priate investments, look for those opportunities now. If you are already fully invest­ ed, with a diversified mix of quality investments, have the courage to be patient and stay the course. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.) 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Area Richard Edmonds Don't let the market downturn derail your investment strategy spread to the extent that con­ sumers are being forced to pull back from spending. * Decline in international stocks - Because the U.S. is a huge part of the global econ­ omy, international markets are not immune from what happens here. Many of these markets are down between 20 and 30 percent over the past several months. So, in a nutshell, these fac­ tors have helped lead to the stock market decline. Are we officially in a "bear" market? Not quite. Before the drop on Jan. 22, the U.S. markets had fallen 15 percent; a 20 per­ cent drop is the standard def­ inition of a bear market. In any case, though, help may be on the way. The Federal Reserve cut short­ term interest rates by threefourths of a point - the Fed's biggest rate cut since October 1984. By making it cheaper for businesses and consumers to borrow, the Fed hopes to jump-start the economy. Furthermore, the President and Congress are working to pass a stimulus the Here to serve all your legal needs 03 § If you're an investor, you've probably had happier times. Even though the stock market has slumped recent­ ly, the drop on Tuesday, Jan. 22, still shook up a lot of •II. people. At this point, you probably have at least two big questions: What's caus­ ing this market decline? And how should you respond? Let's start with the first question. What forces have led to this market skid? Here are the chief culprits: * Looming recession Leading economic indicators suggest a significant slow­ down in growth. For exam­ ple, the unemployment rate has risen to 5 percent, up from 4.4 percent last March. Since 1949, we haven't seen such a big rise in unemploy­ ment without a recession. * Subprime loan crisis As you know, the subprime loan crisis has been in the • •V news for months. First, the problems with subprime loans hit the real estate industry and the financial services industry. But now, the subprime crisis may have in • INDUSTRIAL Call us at616.891.0303 today! Give 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 BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 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Last Saturday, the Caledonia boys finished fourth and the girls sixth at the Fairlanes Union Tournament. Snyder had a great day for the boys’ team, rolling games of 212, 199, and 242. Erich Wegner chipped in a 225 game. Brittany Pickard rolled games of 182 and 178 for the girls' team, while Natasha Fischvogt rolled a 189 and a 190. 4 ft % ■■ r OJIENfW lld Director of Human Resources f Hastings City Bank, the leading provider of financial services in Barry County, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Professional to join our team. The applicant must have broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning and development, employee relations, safety, and training and development. In addition, top candi­ dates must have the ability to interact with and serve as a contributing member of our management team. The Director of Human Resources reports to the CEO. The specific skills set should include: • A Bachelors degree in business or related field. Human Resources accreditation a plus. • Five plus years experience in Human Resources positions. • Effective interpersonal and coaching skills. • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Windows environment. • A proven track record of successful employee development. Compensation and benefits are excellent and include a team-oriented environment. Interested persons should forward their resume, including salary history to: Gina K. Blough, Human Resources Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Fax 269.945.6337 , • E-mail: employrnent@hcb.us Or apply online at www.hastingscitybank.com and click on Career Opportunities EOE/M-F 77520210 Caledonia High School students Alex TenElshof (from left), Lindsay Hooker, Ashley Nevelle, and Brianna Swartz finalized plans to continue their athletic careers and educational careers on the collegiate level Tuesday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia athletes make college plans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The expansion of Davenport University and its athletic program seems to be a good thing for Caledonia High School athletes so far. A trio of Fighting Scot seniors made plans on Tuesday to attend Davenport University next fall. Alex TenElshof signed on to join the Panther track and field and cross country teams. Brianna Swartz will join the Davenport women’s basket­ ball program. Lindsay Hooker is joining the Davenport volleyball team. Caledonia also honored senior Ashley Nevelle Tuesday, who will be joining the University of Cincinnati Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults u * -ft Christopher Hier. DDS I » I * • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration Or r A • Periodontal Treatment r. * ZJ* * t I New Patients Welcome v^v - -— 1 V — > ■* S!)112’K) r4 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia J Mas&tS Tf VISA I D\t 06663823 volleyball team. “It is close to home, and I met all the girls,” said Hooker of Davenport. “My sister goes there, which is cool. They’ve got a good business school too.” Hooker and Nevelle are the third and fourth girls from the Caledonia volleyHI ball program to sign on with college programs in the past two years. “Caledonia is that good,” Hooker said. “In all sports. We're just a really athletic school. Coach (Missy) Ritz did a good job.” She taught us a lot and of course coach (Payshence) Uyl, she made this year -so much fun.” Swartz was also a member of the Caledonia volleyball program, and got pulled into basketball because of Davenport's ties with the Caledonia community. The Davenport Men's’ and Women's' programs play their home games at the Duncan Lake Middle School. The Davenport coaching staff helped the Caledonia varsity girls’ basketball pro­ gram begin running a new offense in the off-season last summer. The Davenport University track and field programs will also use Caledonia facilities, which TenElshof likes. “They're going to use our track this year,” he said. “I’ll be able to watch them, and they can watch us I guess.” “It’s nice getting to stay here. I'll be able to watch my old teammates, who I’ve run with, and see how they turn out at Caledonia.” TenElshof also likes the idea of helping build the »!• 44 foundation for the Davenport teams. Davenport just started offering cross country and track and field this year. “It’ll be new. Hopefully 01 JJlf I< II® 1 we can get them off to a good start, and make some history,” he said. Wi’l wow PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission has devel­ oped 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 2/4/2008 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. Monday thru Friday. 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 April 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the main office of Lincoln Meadow Apartments. CHL I Kill r<* - It’s Not About the Car 11 '' 1*4 II n- 4 It’s about the precious cargo it carries. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program '*4 that’s just right for you and your family. 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Many of the words on the lists are quite tasty and include food words common in English such as tofu, scampi, chimichunga, bar­ ley, chutney, escargot and streusel. The Spell It brochure includes many spelling tips. Kane and Cronkright are dis­ covering that the support of their parents, teachers and Roempke. AJ Nye. Makayla Tussey, Troy Thomas, Clay Francisco, Shelby Lydy, James Scherzer. Joshua DeGroot, Amber VanMeter, Kylee Hershberger, Jager Flikkema, Savannah Temple, Lindsey Garbow, and Kyle Brownell. friendly rivals is helping, too. The two will be accompa­ nied to Belmont by fifth grade teacher Mike Hodges who \fill serve as a judge. In addition to Kane and Cronkright the spelling bee participants were Meghan fleat Citc. te Hastings. MI 49058 MS E_ 269-945-3550 06667159 OPEN HOUSE 2806 Fawn Cove SUN. FEB 3, 2-4 pm New 2 BR, 1 BA. bi-level home with walk-out basement ready to be finished to add a bedroom, bathroom and family room. 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They are supported by all the fifth grade students who participated in the spelling bee. Pictured from left in the middle row are Kylee Hershberger, Makayla Tussey, Jager Flikkema, James Scherzer, Joshua De Groot, Kyle Brownell, AJ Nye and Lindsey Garbow. Standing are students Meghan Roemke, Savannah Temple, Shelby Lydy, amber VanMeter, Clay Francisco and Troy Thomas. Keeping watch over all the spellers is fifth grade teacher Mike Hodges. Fitness •1 SKIP THE BOX OF CANDY! SIGN UP YOUR LOVED ONE W/ NO MONEY DOWN & RECEIVE A FREE VACATION! THRU Feb 14th • 616-891-2994 ! m ki. 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.solidimpactfitness.com 1'1 A TION FUND. Amount of grant request: $40,000. All residents are welcome to attend the Public Hearing to review and comment on the continued development of the Yankee Springs Township Park which is located east of Parker Drive/South of M-179. 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While part of the program is just having fun jumping, the event also allows stu­ dents to educate their par­ ents. grandparents and the by Patricia Johns ~— Staff Writer Second and third grade students at Lee Elementary School in Middleville are getting lots of practice jump­ ing rope. They are preparin for the annual Jump Rope for Heart event that benefits the American Heart Association. Last year, the school raised more than $23,800 and was named the number one fundraising school in the state for the second year in a row. This year’s event will be oo • Complete eye health exams - &?3 §7 5 00 tote? am T- •b / •• * r f 1 I »• wo -■r public about »!• the benefits of jump rope for cardiovascular fitness, said Desy. Students do not go doorto-door raising donations. They rely on the generous 9 donations from family and s» I friends. Donations also may _ Ik . be left at the Lee Elementary' School office during school ft hours until Feb. 14. Checks zA ) should be made out to American Red Cross of Michigan. Jumping will take place from 9 a.m. to n n and from 1 to 4 p.m. This year, students can £ jump in memory or in honor ■ of someone. Hearts to be I 1 dedicated to someone, cut out and decorated, also are available in the Lee school office. For more information '/ Jabout Jump Rope for Heart, contact Desy at Lee Eletnentary school at (269) Third graders Joe Villarreal and Emery Shepherd at Lee Elementary School in 795-9747. Middleville are already for the Jump Rope for Heart fun on Thursday, Feb. 14. the annual Valentine’s Day event raises funds for the American Heart Association. J Transitions’ CALEDONIA VISION CENTER Last years r ■ Contact Lenses ■ Children’s eye care '> ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com tA** r < * ! ■ .< ■ Transitions- lenses available here fl 'j r. Richard J. 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Suburbia, and all it prom­ has ises, become the American Dream." Local Future organizer Aaron Wissner says, "But as we enter the 21st Century, serious questions are begin­ ning to emerge about the sus­ tainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, ‘The End of Suburbia’ explores the American way of life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip sup­ ply. World oil peak and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now, some •it scientists and policy makers argue in this documentary.” This classic documentary film "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" (found at www.endofsuburbia.com) will be shown Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. on the big screen at the Thornapple Township Em­ ergency Services Building, 128 High St., Middleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. with introductions starting at 6:30 p.m. The film runs 83 min­ utes. It will be followed by an in-depth discussion of peak oil and oil depletion, connections to sustainability 41 and climate change, and ways to prepare for energy and climate uncertainties of the future. All are invited to attend this free viewing. Seating is limited to 50 seats, Seat reservations may be made in advance. Reserved seats will only be held until 6:15 p.m. Those interested in dining together will meet just before 5 p.m. at Faro's Pizzeria, located two blocks from the venue. The film is sponsored by Local Future Middleville, a non-profit education out­ reach organization dedicated to helping develop individ- Sf ual and community sustain­ ability at the local level. Contact Wissner at aaron@Iocalfuture.org to reserve a seat for "The End of Suburbia". On Tuesday, Feb. 12, activist David Korten, author of The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community and When Corporations Rule the World, will kick off the free Local Future Middleville sustainability video lecture series. The series will continue with high-powered speakers David Orr, Julian Darley, Richard Heinberg, Vicki Robin, Peter Bane, Judy * Wicks and more, all focusing on the multiple aspects and angles of sustainability. Each video lecture will be followed by an in-depth dis­ cussion of the issues and ways in which individuals and communities can work toward sustainability. The lectures, all published on DVD from the "U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions," will start at 7 p.m. at the TTES building in Middleville. A new lecture will be presented each Tuesday. Contact Wissner at aaron@localfuture.org to RSVP for this lecture series. yd 9 $ ’i % '$ A ^’Ltl 4T Chess helps students learn, read bette r by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In 1999, teachers Dirk VanDiver, Mike Hodges and Curt Wissink at Page Elementary School in Middleville began an after­ school chess experience for fourth and fifth grade stu­ dents. Little did they think the Pawn Storm chess club would still be going strong, nine years later. This year, 45 students participated Jan. 24 and more than 60 stayed after school on Jan. 31. An observer watching stu­ dents bound into the all-pur­ pose room at Page could see that students were enthusias­ tic and couldn't wait to set up the boards and begin play. They even turned in their chess homework. In a letter sent home to parents announcing this year's club, Hodges and Wissink note that "research has shown that chess players are better readers, problem­ solvers and focused thinkers." While VanDiver has gone on to work in the Delton Kellogg school district as an assistant principal, the remaining Page teachers say they can't wait to share chess tips, tournament etiquette and more with their students. Research has also shown that chess helps inspire both the competitive spirit and an understanding of teamwork. Students who play chess also think more analytically. This is where those tour­ naments come in. Page stu­ dents will compete at Delton Kellogg in February against teams there. This tournament is being organized by VanDiver who brought this make the move now < T • -* Ji ‘T42 O’ - • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice 'b/e nudtisfio lie vid is ~ tsi a 1 WUBG&sn M o cal I -X r- C 1 Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. ’ 612 E Main Street 'Caledonia, Ml 49316 WBURANCE The Pawn Storm after school chess club at Page Elementary School attracted x _ -—x ft i * more than 60 students on January 31. 616-891-9294 >'our partner tn protecttan 06660257 •— —— Township of Yankee Springs 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 48333 269 795-9091 / FAX 269-795-2368 Expert Body & Paint Repair (616) 868-6087 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS. 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Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will be available for public inspection during regu­ lar business hours and at the time of the public hearing, signed, writ­ ten 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 aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator 06666937 See CHESS, page 15 LEGAL NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES u k’ MHETJMLNOTLCE A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 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. IENTAIiyE_AG^NDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the January 16, (i 2008 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion - Township sign ordinance. B. Motion - Waiver & Consent To strike 2002 delinquent personal property taxes from tax roll. C. Discussion/Motion -Request for Quote - Fire Department heating system. D. Motion -Proposed update of the General Development Plan (aka Master Plan), composed of the text docu­ ment and the Future Land » Use map. E. Motion - Recommendation regarding hiring of Firefighter. ■ F. Ordinance - 2nd Reading To establish the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission and to provide for the membership and duties thereof and to approve other matters for the operations of the Commission, as authorized by law. . G. Resolution - Approving the change in the election polling for location . Caledonia Township precinct no. 3. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06667007 I 1 i I I . ,’W : ‘f sm m I IS a Si > I ! € �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008/ Page TK heads into challenging week on a high note by Brett Bremer ss & & Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys’ basketball team scored its biggest win of the season to date, knocking off the O-K White Conference leading Forest Hills Central Rangers 63-57. If the Trojans can pick up a win this coming week, it would probably bump the victory over the Rangers down to number two on the list. TK takes on the top two teams in the O-K Gold con­ ference, at home, this week. The Trojans see Forest Hills Northern on Tuesday and Wayland on Friday night. Wayland is currently ranked fifth in the state in Class B, and Forest Hills Northern is seventh. The Trojans changed things up a big to earn their victory over Forest Hills Central. TK went small against the Rangers' fiveguard line-up and it paid off in the end. “I think it shows we can match up with the speed of anyone," said TK head coach Lance Laker. “It shows we're very ver­ satile and can play any style of game." Joey Sanford and Joshua Thaler moved into the four and five slots in the Trojan line-up. We’-----re not• — reali ™«ii small, k..t but they’re a little bit quicker 2s 1 .. *1 A % l' . 'WSih W'c, P|L . ba * bib I 4 I I Hi •t • An1kVMM w twice. “He was pretty crucial at the end of the game, when they were trying to ratchet the pressure up," Laker said of Funk. Ross Heneveld led the Rangers with 15 points. Joey Saladino added 12 and Mike Marrow ten. It was an especially nice win for TK after a tough I hm I imn JEW J iMUtB I 1 ’x J ■ wm I wro ■ w R qWW-' PL J Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Manning is hit by South Christian's Justin Haan as he fades away for a shot dur­ ing the second quarter Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) * ‘■w ■ -■iw R 1 'V IA Ij I X A# gr Scots score an OT win over Hamilton Hamilton rallied in the quarter, fourth ouarter. but Caledonia's varsity girls' basketball team finally over­ came the Hawkeyes' charge in overtime to score a 37-34 win on Tuesday night in non­ conference action. Caledonia doubled up the Hawkeyes in the first half, 18-9. then saw Hamilton come back in the fourth quar­ ter with 13 points to tie the game at 31 and force the extra session. Nicole Chase and Brianna led the Caledonia Swartz attack. Chase finished with a game high 16 points, and Swartz added 12. Swartz was 10-of-14 from the free throw line for the night. Hamilton got 13 points from Nicole George and seven from Alyssa Castillo. The Scots are now 5-11 overall on the season. They’ll continue conference action in the O-K White this week, hosting East Grand Rapids on Thursday night. «.Cppt«= «zlnr— J 4P and a little bit more mobile. We were able to match speed for speed," Laker said, The Trojans’ pressure defense helped them out to a big early lead. TK was up 24-10 after one quarter, before the Rangers started their comeback. Forest Hills Central hit a couple of three pointers and took advantage of a few mistakes by the Trojan offense to go up 3430 at the break. “We just had a hard time not only making shots, but we were trying to dribble through their traps instead of just swinging a pass out,” Laker said. tk settled things down in the second half to get back in front, finally taking the lead for good midway through the third quarter. Nate Manning had a huge offensive night for TK, fin­ ishing with 30 points. He was 9-of-10 from the foul line for the night, including a 6-of-6 performance in the fourth quarter. Manning also added seven rebounds and three steals. Andrew Gilbert chipped in 12 points for TK, »!• and three assists and six steals. Thaler finished with six points. The Trojan reserve guards also came up big. Parrish Hall got his second start of the season, and ended the night with four steals, four assists, and three rebounds. Levi Funk came off the bench to add five points, six assists, three steals and a pair of rebounds. Funk also turned the ball over only J Tuesday night. Tuesday night, for the sec­ ond time this season, the South Christian boys scored a tight O-K Gold Conference victory . over Thornapple Kellogg. And for the second time this season against the Sailors, the Trojans felt like they let one get away. The Trojans held a threepoint lead late in the first half, until a buzzer beating from the three-pointer Sailors’ Brent Geers tied the game at 23. Then a 12-5 run by the Sailors starting early in the third quarter opened up the game a bit. “That was huge going into half, to be tied when you should have had them down," said Laker. Part of the problem in the third quarter was that the Trojans started to be distract­ ed from their task by the way they felt the way the game was being officiated. A tech- mf=ai tb-b nical fall, called fairly or not, on the Trojan bench helped fueled a 7-0 Sailor run in the middle of the third. “That's my job versus their job,” Laker said of his players worrying about the | officials. “Being 14 guys I 9 together, I thought we sort of worried about the wrong things. They were looking for answers instead of look­ ing to attack and be tough." South Christian's lead grew to as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter. TK was able to cut that lead to single digits on a couple of occa­ sions in the final two min­ utes, as the Sailors allowed the Trojans to shoot 11 free throws in the final 2:07. TK converted on nine of those attempts. Manning led the Trojans for the night with 25 points. Gilbert chipped in nine points. “We struggled tonight with execution and just with making shots, ” said Laker. “We didn't have nearly the turnovers we had the first time. When they trapped us tonight, we handled it." South Christian got 13 ints from Geers, 12 from •It. 1 Ben Herrema, and nine from Billy Yonker. TK is now 3-5 in the O-K ---------Gold, and 9-5 overall, On Monday night, TK scored a 64-42 non-conference victory over North Pointe Christian. The Trojans jumped out to a big lead early on against the Mustangs, holding them to just four points in the second quarter. TK was up 2815 at the break. “We’ve started really well and finished really well in a lot of our games. Laker said. “We've got to kind of cut out those dry spells now.” Manning led TK on the night with 19 points. Thaler chipped in nine, Gilbert eight, and Ian Sisson and Brad Steffen had six each. ______ ____________ M I -.1------- The Trojans’ Joshua Thaler puts up a short jumper in the opening quarter Tuesday night against South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK shows improvements in second game with FHN After being overwhelmed in their home gym early in the season, 55-28 by Forest the Northern, Hills Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team wasn't happy. The Trojans gave the Huskies a much tougher battie in league action Tuesday night, at FHN, falling 47-40. Thornapple Kellogg was within six points heading into the fourth quarter, after trailing by only one at the half. Kate Scheidel had a huge game for TK, finishing with 18 points. Chloe Buxton chipped in ten points for TK, and Erin Ebmeyer nine. Phaebre Colbert led the Huskies with 17 points, and Tylisha Washington added ten. The Trojans are now 0-9 in the O-K Gold this winter, and 3-13 overall. It was the second straight meeting for the Trojans and a Forest Hills School. The Trojans contest with Wayland, which was sched­ uled for Friday night, was postponed. •It TK’s next scheduled action is a home game with Hastings on Thursday. FRAME A ALIGHIMtMT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars VISA Call • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair (269) 795-9596 - Master* tf 1 All Makes and Models ■ A All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www. b r ucesframe.com BMSURAHOS IN 1 IVI■ C H ■ OAH’ WWW.STATEWIDEMEDICAL.COM I I M ■ BOB IBBI BK BA ■ W H H CALL DIRECT 616-891 -1563 • INSTANT QUOTES Kiir s �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 2, 2008 TK tops Lakewood during tough day of wrestling by Brett Bremer ber three in Division 4. Those two teams have com­ bined to win six state cham­ pionships, three apiece, in the last five years. Thomapple Kellogg is scheduled to see the number one ranked Bulldogs again today, as the Trojans travel to take part in the Mason Invitational. Lakewood has another team invitational at home today, against a little bit lighter competition in Caledonia, Saginaw Heritage, Jackson Northwest, Harper Creek, and Sturgis. Viking head coach Bob Veitch likes to have the two days of duals at home at the end of the season, so his kids can get a couple last strong Sports Editor and Thomapple Kellogg’s varsi­ ty wrestling teams loaded up their end of season schedule with tough matches, a few even tougher than their own meeting Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. The Trojans pulled off the upset of the day, topping the Vikings 30-27. and finished the day with a 2-2 record. Lakewood was 1-3 on the day. Both Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg lost to Mason and Addison, and both defeated Forest Hills Northern. Mason is currently ranked number on in the state in Division 2. Addison is numLakewood work outs before the start of the post-season. “I like to have them at the end because both •It weekends you get a lot of good hard wrestling.” Veitch said. “You get good teams where it's going to come right down to the end with, and that's what districts and regionals are going to be like.” There were a handful of matches that came right down to the end last Saturday. Lakewood came out on the short end in both of its tight contests, falling to Thornapple Kellogg and being downed by Addison 35-34. Mason won a tight contest with Addison, 38-35. in the match that would determine which team fin­ ished the day with an unde­ feated record. “Against Middleville, he had the coin toss and he could make the switches, and we didn't wrestle well,” said Veitch. “We had three or four overtime matches with poor decision making on our feet which cost us a couple big matches.” The Trojans and Vikings were tied at 21 after the 112pound bout, with four flights left to wrestle. At 119pound's TK's TK ’s Tucker Bowerman scored a 4-2 overtime win over Jared Kent. At 125, the Trojans’ Trevor Dalton followed that up with a 4-3 overtime win over Joel Smith. Kyle Dalton then added a 4-0 decision 4 . t. Li j Thornapple Kellogg’s Dan Lydy (top) closes in on a first period pin of his Forest Hills Northern opponent at Saturday’s Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) over the Vikings' Ryan Brown at 130 to seal the win for TK. Veitch said he thought his team may have taken the Trojans’ a bit too lightly, after seeing them open the day with a 46-18 loss to Addison. “It was good for us,” Veitch said. “Now the kids understand what I tell them about how you can get beat by anybody.” The Trojans then went on to fall to Mason 54-17, and Mike Craven (103), and defeat Forest Hills Northern Cody Clinton (215) were all 50-21. TK finagled its line­ 3-1 forTK. • up to ensure a meeting Thomapple Kellogg will between Kyle Dalton and the be a part of the O-K Cross­ Huskies' Matt Hoodhood, over contests on Wednesday, which Dalton won 7-0, after then on Thursday this week Mason had dodged the • close out the conference Trojans' former state medal­ duals at home against list in the previous dual. Hamilton, in the old high Kyle Dalton was one of school gymnasium. The O-K two undefeated Trojans on Gold then concludes its sea­ the day, with a 4-0 mark. son on Saturday, Feb. 9, with Bowerman finished the day the league tournament at 3-0. Dan Lydy (135 pounds). Hamilton. >1 attJul IjXBlb 7 1 ' / X ■ -- x. — • iw * The Trojans' Tucker Bowerman fights to stay on top of his opponent from Mason during the first period of his 13-9 win in the 119-pound match Saturday afternoon at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Scots score their second win over the Lowell eagers by Brett Bremer Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06664089 ing quarter. In a time-out, the Caledonia players were reminded to be a bit more patient on the offensive end of the floor. That paid off. It was especially evident in the fourth quarter, as the Scots outscored the Red Arrows 23-12 to overcome a small deficit. “Quality possessions,” were the key according to Bloemers. “We took our time and got real good quali- Sports Editor Caledonia had leaders on the floor and a leader on the bench that helped it get past Lowell's varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team, 52-44, in an OK White Conference show­ down Thursday night. The leader on the bench, head coach Todd Bloemers, had to make the first move. His team fell behind 13-4 in the early stages of the open­ Complete Auto Repair •» ■7—7 7 r -J J ■n £ 1 4 8 — ty shots we were able to cap­ italize on, because it was tight there the first three quarters.” The two defenses controlled the first three quar­ ters, in which Lowell built a 32-29 edge. “We really started to get up and not allow them to get to the basket and we were contesting everything,” Bloemers said. “They did pretty much the same thing to us too. It was two quality teams playing physical defense.” Nick VanWerden had another big defensive night for the Scots, leading the team with four steals. He also had 12 points and a team high seven rebounds. Luke Wiest led the Scots with 17 I !• i OS. points and five assists. Blake Jones finished with ten points. “I think our leadership that the seniors are developing is really helping us keep things calm and allows us to make a run and stay in games,” Bloemers said. 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Middleville, February 2, 2008 Scots end league duals with Caledonia’s O-K White Conference duals concluded Thursday night, with a 40-20 loss at Kenowa Hills. The Fighting Scots man­ aged four wins against the Knights, major decisions by Tanner Zych at 130 pounds and Micah Steiner at 119 and f pins by Spencer Coury at 103 and Michael Schaibly at 285 pounds. Coury and Schaibly scored their wins quickly in the first period. •II Coury stuck Zach Buchanon in 31 sec­ onds. It took Schaibly just 1:41 to pin Jason Bartlett.- -* * d . UK 4 • -far — J* -e ** i w> * tv • * iM 1 mark • = V — I : t ■*_ 3k . —' « A. ■ V • Caledonia’s Micah Steiner (top) works his way towards his 100th career win last Saturday at the Montabella Duals. J The Fighting Scots’ Michael Schaibly closes in on his 100th career pin during the day at the Montabella Duals last Saturday. Steiner earned his win by the score of 15-5 over Joey Jenny, while Zych topped Dan Poindexter 12-3. The rest of the night was a tough one for the Scots, mostly because so many close matches went the way of the Knights. Caledonia lost five matches that were decided by three points or less. Caledonia ends the con- ference duals with a record of 2-4. The league tourna­ ment will be hosted by Kenowa Hills on Feb. 9. The Fighting Scots are scheduled to be a part of the Lakewood Duals on Saturday, then will be a part of an O-K Conference Cross­ over contest on Wednesday this week. Last Saturday, Caledonia finished with a 3-2 record at the Montabella Invitational. The Scots won their first three matches of the day, topping Ithaca 45-27, Montabella and 52-25, Harrison 63-18. Lapeer West topped the Scots 38-36, and then in the final round Caledonia fell to Saginaw Swan Valley 45-27. “We actually wrestled pretty well against Swan Valley," said Caledonia head coach Shawn Veitch. “They're ranked pretty high, in the top 15 in ail four divi­ sions. 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Although the week's activities were shortened due to a snow day, the students made the most of their games with much spirit. The week's events included a yo-yo and ■ I !2hJ rjinum I i I I WOflZ alnftb V ibiw BIA nvirja I2 £ O) J obfirn n driw I I I t the title. Voted for their personali­ ty, spirit and popularity, sen­ iors Zack Christopher and Staci Kuiper were crowned King and Queen. They will represent Caledonia during the evening’s basketball game and Saturday's dance. u. Friday’s activities ended with the marching band play­ ing the school's fight song. participants dodged balls on their way to the finish line. Continuing their winning streak, the juniors also won the “Most Spirit" competi­ tion by cheering the loudest. It was the sophomore class, though, that was best as represented Jake and Anderson Ben Huldredge competed for the Air Guitar Championship. After intensive playing and rocking, Huldredge earned rubic cube contests for those with quick hands and minds. During the lunchtimes, air guitar players competed for two positions at the champi­ onship held Friday during the pep assembly. At Friday’s pep assembly, the junior class upset the oth­ ers by winning the sports relay, which included gather­ ing an assortment of sports equipment. Juniors also won the Gladiator contest where See WINTERFEST, page 2 Snowbound weather closes schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple Schools have already used up the 30 hours of “Act-of-God" closing allowed but the latest school cancellations Wednesday and Thursday and two- hour delays on Monday and Tuesday have not used up the time set aside by the district in the sched­ ule. It is difficult for teachers to plan and keep their classes on task, when days shortened or canceled. Superintendent Gary Rider says, “we add days to the in schedule just case inclement weather closes school. The important goal is to keep students safe.” Sometimes adverse condi­ tions, as on Monday, Feb. 4, means that teams will only take a five-minute break between games as the school orlT loortoZ 0£ ad) ^nizolo ioortoz mboW J bnii ibnoM i2U ion 3d) yd .siu 2111 ks iulq F/ rtaaaco |uZ uteriog rcn&loni doorioe qooJ o) MHOZ x .znoii ?rwom £ odfii naowiod See SNOW, page 6 -1^1 tki Jr j ___ • . —« «5 ^A«4^ ■■■ I 1 , < —* • Embezzlement of county funds focus of sheriff investigation a* Ji • * .*-*'*** • - + • • S- J * * k- * * .4k Schools were snowbound on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7 and the week began with 2 hour delays as well. Planning commission views elevator expansion plans ibia will be directly behind the by Fran Faverman village's department of pub­ Staff Writer Plans to replace two exist­ lic works building (formerly ing buildings at the the township fire barn) and Caledonia grain elevator the village/township hall. One new structure will be with two new and much larg­ er buildings received their 6,575 square feet and will be first look by the commission used for the storage of chem­ icals, seed and fertilizer. It Tuesday evening. According to Dwayne will replace an older building Ruthig, chief executive offi­ of approximately 3,800 cer and general manager of square feet. A second building, 6,750 Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co., the new facilities will square feet, will be to the not only more than double northeast of the present main the existing space but will be storage building and will more efficient. He added the replace a 1,200-square-foot new facilities are needed to building and a small scale enable the company to house building. The new building will be a feed ware ­ accommodate growth. to Currently; the elevator also house and will also include a rents space in some buildings small office. Because the scheduled to be torn down facility will contain an this spring to prepare a site office, the building will be for a proposed Walgreens • connected to public water and sewer. store at 92nd and M-37. Commissioner Gayle Ott The first building will be constructed southeast of the led the discussion, observing main storage building and that while a greenbelt to I vd '• earn rd gni ow) rtliw bliud to tool mil V£b?.snfl r ** ‘ I toooA ) .giriiuM bnu too inoboluD odi ^oO vino ion JlEixo aril ilto OToni I t //0(l didsno MnamooE (baynu’J zinoi Doiubarbi nnq? eirli nq £ to) & IE oroJa id orfl MouTjmoo op num Seniors Zack Christopher and Staci Kuiper were crowned Winterfest King and Queen. screen an employee parking area facing Lake Street was proposed, (he plan did not make similar provisions for screening homes on South Street from the proposed building. She was particular­ ly concerned about replacing dead and decaying trees. Ruthig noted that parking would be shifted from South Street to Lake Street. The current retention pond also came up for discussion. Ott commented that the pond was not working properly and that water was flowing to the DPW building. Ruthig agreed and said that the new construction would provide an opportunity to fix the problems with the retention pond. (The retention pond deficiencies were cited in a memorandum from village engineer, Paul Galdes, of Vandenbrink Fleis and Engineering.) Danise Commissioner Regan queried, if .the new buildings would be similar to the existing. Ruthig said they did not yet have drawings so he did not know. Brian Hicks, commission­ er, observed that the plan appeared to have a lot of gravel throughout the site. Ruthig said that concrete containment pads would be used in the areas where prod­ ucts were transferred. Mike Commissioner Maviglia asked about plans for storage, specifically where chemicals would be stored. Ruthig, referring to the two buildings being rent­ ed from Vonron Properties and scheduled for demoli­ tion. said that he hoped all the chemicals would be gone by the time they are ready to be tom down. Maviglia persisted, asking ’’But if not?” any specific information con­ by Jon Gambee cerning the investigation Sza# Writer Two employees of the while it remains in progress. An unnamed source close Barry County Clerk's Office have been placed on paid to the investigation, said administrative leave pending Friday the amount may even an investigation into alleged surpass $50,000 and may embezzlement of county have been taken over a peri­ od of time as long as five funds. The employees, years. two “They do not have all the whose names are being with­ held pending the investiga­ information yet," the source tion. are suspected of embez­ said, “but it is a considerable zling as much as $50,000 amount of money. It is my that it over an extended period of understanding involves cash money collect­ time. Barry County Sheriff ed by the clerk's office. “The missing money was Detective Dave Oakland is conducting the investigation discovered as the clerk's but was unavailable for com­ office was going through its ment. Barry County books in preparation for an Undersheriff Bob Baker said upcoming audit.” he was not able to release In This Issue • Caledonia school board petitions now available • CMS Players to present “The Royal Bachelor” • Father Daughter Dance at TKMS • Fairness celebrated at school • Former TK stand-out, Lund, earns NAIA All-American nod i See PLANNING, page 13 IJ t ’Ll i < I A ■ r .7.?, 7/ ' J < �I Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 WINTERFEST, continued from page 1 ft*. *Ji % A TO; ft % Players tried to dodge the balls in the Gladiator contest. (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 '■& 4? 4? 4(4 '7 7 '4? '4? ★ 7 7 '7 '7 '7 '7 '7 '7 '7 < ..« < * The Son’s of Caledonia Memorial American Legion Post 305 77 77 77 77 77 77 7, 74 7 7 7 7 7. 7^ 7, 7. 7y 7\ 7\ 77A 7\ I j | I would like to say Thank You to the following people for their past and * fl continued support with our Memorial Flag / Box Project. Grand Rapids Carvers Inc Bob & Tammy Buehler Kevin & Rhonda Slagter Kurt Wolf Decorating Kurt & Brenda Wolf And a Very Special Thank You to Todd O’Connor for keeping us supplied and the wonderful job he does in making the Flag Boxes. >7\ ^7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 I7 7 I7 I7 7 I 7, I 7. 7, 7< 7 7 7 7 7 '^s, ; Although obesity is linked to several serious medical conditions, it's usually a treatable and manageable disease through a healthy lifestyle that includes exer­ cise. SueAnn Wissink. owner of Contours Express in Caledonia, is stressing the importance of weight loss and exercise to women in the area. Currently, an estimated 65.2 percent of U.S. adults, age 20 years and older are overweight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 25 to 29 percent of people in Michigan suffer from obesity. "Being in this business, obesity is a major concern for us. The effects it has on one's life and health is tremendous; however, it's III important that we educate our members and others in the community on how to prevent and fight the disease," Wissink said. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier. DDS Wissink said one of the biggest factors in achieving weight loss is exercise. One of the best ways to lose body fat is through steady aerobic exercise, such as walking, for more than 30 minutes most days of the week. In addition to weight loss, exercise and physical activi­ ty can help those individuals that are overweight or obese lower their risk for develop­ ing Type 2 diabetes. "To lose weight and com­ bat obesity, you have to be committed to changing your lifestyle. Exercise is crucial yes, but so is changing your diet and keeping a positive outlook. The staff at Contours Express is dedicat­ ed to helping you achieve your goals,” Wissink said. Wissink offers the follow­ ing tips to women in the area to guide them in their •J weightloss efforts? • * Have a plan. Work out a strategy that will gradually change habits and attitudes. Consider how often and how long to exercise. * Set realistic goals. Weight-loss goals can include exercising regularly, or outcome goals, such as - 1 Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 269-945-SH0W Downtown Hastings on State St. - u * // R evening $6.50 IS Stadium Seating Q No passes I o® FOOL’S GOLD (PG-13) 891-12*0 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia i Mastersiw• p 06663823 y \ Caledonia school district qualifies to run for a seat on the board. For those petition­ ing, 40 Signatures are required, otherwise, prospec­ tive board members can pay a $100 filing fee. Petitions must be turned in, along with their nominat­ ing petitions or the $100 fee, to the Kent County Clerk’s office, located at 300 Monroe, Grand Rapids. For further information, contact Superintendent Jerry Phillips at (616) 891-8185. —nA The I J 28th M-37 REW 84th I ^-Cherry Valle l 9 J Barber Salon V /*6561 Jasonville Farms Caledonia 11:50, 2:10, 4:30. 7:00, 9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:20 RAMBO (R) 4:20, 9:30 00 FREE Haircut A S’ 11:10, 1:45, 6:30 i $200 off for 1st visit I w/coupon I Thank you for choosing the Crew Cut, LLC. 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Any registered voter in the BIG SCREENS • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment record of diet and exercise activities, to reinforce good habits and discover any behaviors that need improve­ ment. Tracking other impor­ tant health parameters such as blood pressure and choles­ terol levels will contribute to understanding overall health. For more information about Contours Express in Caledonia or about obesity, please contact SueAnn Wissink at (616) 891-7531. F petitions now available HASTINGS 4 Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25c com refills • «■ losing 20 IK unds. Eliminating certain foods iis also an acceptable goal. Review these goals with a health or fitness profession­ al. * Avoid food triggers. Use distractions to curb the desire to eat, using positive activi­ ties, such as taking a walk or calling a friend. Avoid unhealthy foods and big por­ tions. Eat when hungry —not when it's time to eat. * Keep a record. Keep a ■ : Caledonia school board Priced Righi J I Contours Express takes hard look at obesity For everything from P Jake Anderson (left) and Ben Huldredge rocked to the finish in the air guitar contest while Zack Christopher held the microphone. I '•l. (616) 891-9703 L.'-' �The Sun and News. Middleville, February 9. 2008/ Page 3 w CMS Players to present “The Royal Bachelor by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer More than 70 students from the combined Kraft Meadows and Duncan Lake middle schools will present "The Royal Bachelor” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center. “The Royal Bachelor” is based on the book written by Martin A. Foliose with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. The musical tells a story of King Evian (played by Max Wagner), who is tired of the stress of running the kingdom and depressed that his queen has run off with a page and falls out the castle window. The accident causes his royal ■s in true American Idol fash­ ion. followed by a Survivor­ style challenge. Add to this mix a bitter Prince Daft (Clayton Homrich), who was sup­ posed to be next in line for the throne; Hazel (Clare Regan), the maid who onlydusts the royal throne on Wednesdays; and a thieving personal advisor who is draining the royal treasury. The drama is backed by the musical numbers "The Kingdom’s in a Royal Mess," "We Got Troubles, "Partners ‘til the End.” II Street Singin' Girl. Girl." n II Follow the Road of Life. H "Places, Everyone," Dona, Nobis, Pace tn." "Surfin' USA," "Clementine," "Yo, "Home on the King!" scepter to fall in the hands of Yokel (Keiffer Dunn), crowning this foolish hillbil­ ly the next king. Everyone agrees Yokel needs a wife to help him run the kingdom, so five eligible young ladies are brought in to vie for the new king’s hand. The five ladies. Agatha Peabody (Hallie Green) a high-society matron; Priscilla Tradewells -Ayers Hollander Morley (Rubina Veerakone), a four­ time-married gold digger; Sally Valley (Kim Sterzick), a ditzy cheerleader; Crushin' Kanisha (Chelsea Leask), a New York City gangster­ type; and Jane Claxton (Mallory DeVoll), a true­ hearted cowgirl from Texas - are tested on their abilities Range." " Don't Butter Me Up." and "You've Got the Power." Others in the cast are: Mr. Conroy (Antonio Youness). (Evan Pilfer Frederick Knolls Miss Bigger), Lady Carter), (Katrina (Nadine Greensbrough Weaver Sunman), Mrs. Ms. (Isabel Kempisty), Henry (Ellie Henry). Simon Towel (Taylor Hill), and Paula O'Toole (Brittany Bolger). The townspeople include: Dear. Shelby Dear, Katelyn Hamming, Chloe Honeysette. Michelle Mills, Kali Hill, Brooke Hiltunen, Samantha Hines.Taylor Hill, Katie Schweda and Ivy Steigemeier. Chorus Angel The includes: Lauren Albright, Michaelyn Mankel. Brianna Sarah Olivia Benzing. Monika VanderPloeg, Anic. Lisa Timmers. Calli Clements. Emily Worch. Woodcock. Kelsey Steiner. Katie Zoller. Joelle Grider. Samantha Black, Jordan Jacque Zeman. Maddie Vince and Medrano. Holly Murphy. Drummonds, Katie Gontjes. D'Amico. The stage crew includes Hannah Grantz, Anna Isabel Director Joni Henry. Musical and Thelen, Director Nancy TenElshof, Kempisty. The TV crew includes: Producer Sherry Crawford, Jeff Nadine Sunman. Sophie Sound Technician VanSickle, Brandi Bailey. Jenkins, Sound Man Alan Lighting Robbie Caitie Arnold. McKinzie Bont, Arnold. Chaylynn Amash, Rodgers, Set Design Greg Ashley Harper, Koral Lewis. Wagner, Prop Manager Janet Marissa Mason. Helene Regan, and Backstage help Simon. Kathy Wagner. Olivia Miller. Tickets are $4 for adults Alandra Harned. Vince D'Amico, Brendon Cozier, and $3 for students and are available at the Caledonia and Drake Hullinger. The cowgirls/hillbillies include: Maggie DeJong, See CMS, page 8 Kara Ashby. Mia Driscoll. I aids domestic violence Healing art I n I a ’’•Mito Latus-Emmert sells her selves through writing to figures floating, leaping and accepting the situation while by Kelly Lloyd creations own through coordinate with their art ­ dancing. I knew the Angel others take their experience Staff Writer JLEdesigns.com. In addition work. For those who chose Clouds were God ’ s way of and turn it into a positive Everyone has his or her to watercolor images and to take part, a ‘ show and tell' showing me that Amy is joy ­ motivation. Many keep the own process when dealing poignant poems, she offers a session at the end of the class ful in Heaven, surrounded by pain inside themselves. But with grief or sadness. Some allowed them to explain their the incredible love of God. now there ’ s a new outlet for people have difficulty “1 will always miss my creations and possibly their See ART, page 8 B ■ ' j| own situations. sister, but as I paint Angel KR Clouds 1 feel her watching ’ tlHRH 4 • ■ me. encouraging me to move A forward, heal, and help oth■4 ers. FRIDAY DURING Latus-Emmert now paints sy Famous Angel Clouds to symbolize joy and freedom from pain. L She has learned that one in a* three women in America are with all the abused and that thousands of ^^^trimmings FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH 2IST _ women and children are 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM R killed every year due to •3 Fried, Baked, THl BIST | domestic violence. Through * Beer Battered•* Fish, her art, Latus-Emmert hopes FISH & SHRIMP i lF Boiled Shrimp, Vegetables, to reach out and help those in 6 IN TOWN «_ ■ Cole Slaw, Homemade need. Bread and Ice Cream “It is my way to keep FOR ONLY I Amy’s light shining," she XJZZ FOOD said. Now Serving | f V %™QPEN 71 Art of Healing" The THE PUBLIC LUNCH DAILY | | I attendees created various • ——m t i-y-i pieces using YuPo paper and I watercolors. They were allowed to use as many Artist Jane Latus-Emmert admires her niece’s, Claire Latus Kennedy of Wayland pieces of paper needed to creative watercolor artwork as Bonnie Slayton adds finishing touches to her own. release their emotions. Then (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) • the artists expressed themHigh School art room. ?*>-**. ■ Ladies and youths from around the area gathered to I express themselves through watercolors and writing. Some of the artists worked > A /W7 through their own emotions while others attended the class to learn more about )/ f. watercolors and support k -J V. local domestic violence This Valentine's Day organizations. Latus-Emmert said she John Kuiper III - Funeral Director understands the pain of los­ ing a loved one through domestic violence, since her Over 70 years of service and ' z •J own sister was murdered at three generations of caring. the hands of a violent Z i« £ I boyfriend. Latus-Emmert « .'7 Funeral and Cremation Preplanning I said while she was grieving Beautiful, modern facilities I the pain, she watched a beaurin I tiful sunset. k\ CD I “I was crying and in too 10197 Garbow Road • ssi I much pain to pray," said I Latus-Emmert . “I simply I cried out, ‘God, she died so I violently, I somehow need to I know she’s okay.' people to release some or all of the pain. Last Thursday, Montana artist Jane Latus-Emmert held an “Art for Healing workshop at the Caledonia —r- KlllUjfc ib ** 'll! fn J ' * phi mil •I • to A'!,' U li bi ■ 111 BKjn rtW' \t I# »w.. 1 ** a' I* ■***“ >** LEGION FISH FRY I 9,00 9.00 Caledonia ; j American Legion #305 j i m O * j®; *f UL I 4^**’ «»**! *** W Beyond expectations. My promise to you. OL4K snyecthccirt something specie I I I I I » Creekside Floral Hie II” MflF • - g till fl I II I Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf I 44A-J * 111-- I Call to place your order today 269-795-0239 i <‘11111 * 4 4 I K ■ �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 .- Living Hope Assembly of God fa Mi. Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time Evening Praise.................................. ;............ 6: 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 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 9:15A.M. Morning Prayer* 11: Hl A.M. Holy Communion neanesdqy Senice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David I. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Castaway the 7 Deadly Sins: Envy 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE FJutton United F^formecf Church “A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Thy Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am /■> Make 1 8:30am - Traditional Sunday 11 00am • Contemporary the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services .............. 9:45 a.m. www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 Morning Worship ............ 11:00 a.m. 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Weds. 6:30 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. www.stpaulcaledonia.org Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" • f Y • • Sunday Worship ..............................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th 0 St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.............. :............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............11:00 11: a.m. 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 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship Sunday School......................... 11:00 Adult Bible Class.................... 11:00 Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 . 9:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com 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. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CherryVXlley a Mvvvhn*;an ancient faith forth tc to> a mi dernwnrld 9185 Cherry Valley, Strife B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................9:30 a.m. •a for All Ages................................ 10:45a.m. Sunday School Evening Worship..................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual •* Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! . Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Verne Reed Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.ora A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 930 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 630 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www. leightonchu rch. org x: Pastor Robert Gerke 4* . SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH jneuulife MODfcfcN WCR4.0 WPinc 159 131st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 tor vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 1917-2007 -90th Year Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 ww.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M3 7. then west on 76th St. <Ije (Bib ^ime Metljobtet Ourdj J 4:00 pm 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 111 Church Street Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Phone: (269) 948-2261 Website: Rev. Royle Bailard www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (616) 868^437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 i i|h Church e Finding the Way Together! 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 Bible Church A Place For YOU! Oz55 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 <« SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 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 Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group..................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer .............................................. 6:45 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church Sunday Worship Experience 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org 11 Website: whitneyvillebible.com tCorner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. “The Family of God for All People” 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes <1 An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Wj.fi lii it WAYFARER community ft 08 fa •fttafeilfi It. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Nov avd’-hble ihrouphouL fvervone ii welcome. Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... Join us Sundays at 10 am Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am 0 1 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday, February 10: First Sunday in Lent www.caledoniaumc.org Youth...................... ACWN ’.X CHURCH FOR'<f' A.iTHfNTk* Chl’R.'S Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School K-5th Grade Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM I $ 9 45am Bible Studies Sunday School.... Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org It* Sunday Services Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: \s Truth O' 9:30 a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 middlevillecrc.org 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sunday Service Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 698-3170 I Episcopal Church Welcomes You Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. This Sunday Morning r St. Francis ofAssisi 708 W. Main Street .......................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School........................................................ 10:50a.m. Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) MIDDLEVILLE ■^cornerstone CHRISTIAN REFORMED Bt church www.cornerchurch.org 1 a.m. s s N 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. X I A 44Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship.................................................10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade . - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................. 11:00 - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) «l- Sun. Evening Worship Pastor Merritt Johnson �* ' ■ I '■ The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9. 2008/ Page 5 Teacher gives to Locks of Love I > by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Some teachers enjoyed their snow day Thursday catching up on sleep, grading papers, planning or relaxing. But one Duncan Lake School teacher. Middle Becky Bravata. chose to use her day for donating. The student's in Bravata's sixth grade class knew the day was coming when she would cut her long hair, but they weren’t sure when. So, Friday morning when they arrived at school, students weren't shocked, but still were not used to the new iW * VanderMeer-Hadley wed John VanderMeer and Lesa Hadley were united in marriage on January 15, 2008 on the beach in Cozumel, Mexico. •it k A Father Daughter Dance at TKMS Hl S v. •4 look. Bravata had grown her hair long for about 15 years and decided it was time for a change. She learned that her ‘short and sassy' look allowed for more than 10 inches of her dark brown hair to be donated to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to finan­ cially disadvantaged children who suffer from long-term hair loss due to any disease. On Friday, the students received one last look at Bravata's ‘ponytail’ before it was donated to Locks of Love. The Middleville AYSO group is hosting its second Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School cafe­ teria. It is for girls and their fathers or special male friends pre-school through eighth grade/ The cost is $20 per couple or family. 1 I offering 3 different “up-do>" at a cost of $20 with a por­ tion of the proceeds going to the AYSO soccer program, Call 795-4254 for an appointment, A photographer will also take photographs for a fee. Checks made payable to Middleville AYSO can be sent to Middleville AYSO/Tracie Sparks, PO Dress is casual or semiformal or even formal. Since participants will not be able to wear shoes in the gym everyone is encouraged to bring special or fancy socks to wear. Refreshments will be served. Desert Sun Hair and Tanning, Middleville a will be AYSO sponsor. Box 430, Middleville 49333. They should be postmarked »!• by February 11. A limited number of tick­ ets will be available at the door. For more information about this dance, contact Sparks at 1-800-873-0507 and select option 4. Sparks will return your call. DLMS teacher Becky Bravata shows her ‘ponytail’ that will be donated to Locks of Love. Kim’s Konsignment Caledonia Carrying a large selection of gowns... perfect for your sweetheart dance or prom. Saturday show already sold out at the Joker Fired Twice Mw 1 < ■ Check us out BEFORE you hit the mall. ------------- &-11 Ifii taw by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village Players of Middleville already have one sold-out performance of “The Joker Fired Twice" on Saturday, Feb. 16, and the Feb. 23 show is nearing a sell out. I. lilted . :ir.... V-Wl ’» W drinks at the cash bar before the show. Other performances will be Fridays, Feb. 15 and 22. Seats are still available. In the cast of “The Joker Fired Twice" are Robin Schweitzer, Christi Rietman, Mike Bremer, Pete Osborne, Carolyn Newman, John Bremer, Susan Nelson, Patty Higley, Helen Wingeier, Tim Rietman, Doug Brinks and Randy Eggers. The play is directed by Cheryl Cravero Darlene and Schellinger. Beth Nelson is Good seats still are avail­ special able for the Valentine's Day perform­ ance Feb. 14. Those attend­ ing that night will receive special gifts. In addition, each diner will receive a spe­ cial Valentine's Day certificate for $2.50 to purchase V.’A CALL 269-945-9554 7 any time for Action-ads! stage manager. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $27.50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the MiddleVilla Inn at (269) 795-3640. 9809 M-37, Caledonia 616-891-2418 Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30, S 9:30 - 3:30‘ 06667421 INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! n com""1,11 I Time to visit, ri WANTED: PIANIST/ACCOMPANIST for the Lakewood Area Choral Society iitin •it' ■ t here in Caledonia K.A. Mueller Accounting '4 9809 Cherry Valley Ave S.E. (M-37) u* Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: (616) 891-2507 7 1 «■ * wifi Email: kmueller@kamuelleraccounting.com — Providing Professional, Personal and Economical Tax Filing & Accounting Services for Individuals -'-'I fl! 0*® r I SiZrtZ J -.ft# K I $ z r . ,'.4 and business. The Lakewood Area Choral Society, now in its 23rd year, is seeking a pianist to immediately assume the accompanying responsibilities for this 100-voice adult choir. The choral soci­ ety season runs from January through October with rehearsals twice a month on Monday nights. Previous choral accompa­ nying experience is necessary. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and education.. Contact Dr. Robert a • C. Oster, artistic director and conductor, for more information: 269-945-9081. Send resume to Dr. Oster at 523 Lakeside by e-mail Hastings, ML49058 or bv at MI, Drive, jwoster@yahoo.com. I I § New Client Discount I I I I I I ——AA L [Caledonia Office] 25% from list prices [estimated value $25—$75] I I I I I Call for your appointment today I I (616) 891-2507 I I I** �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 Boy Scouts brave cold, earn Polar Bear badge by Kelly LloydI Staff Writer While most people are snuggling up to a cozy fire, Boy Scout Troop 202 decid­ ed to embrace the weather and camp outside over a recent weekend.. Fifteen Scouts and eight leaders gathered for an overnight camping trip to Twin Lake. The young campers, aged 11 and up. braved the single-digit tem­ peratures and below-zero wind chills to earn their Polar Bear badges. The troop spent more than 24 hours outside, experienc­ ing survival, first-hand. They set up tents on top of straw for insulation, cooked dinner and learned how to stay dry and warm. Sunday morning, the troop and leaders woke up to sin­ gle-digit temperatures and prepared breakfast outdoors. Hiking two miles through a foot of snow, they practiced orienteering with maps and compasses. also They learned the importance of knot tying for a hypothetical 13 ice rescue and the necessity of a survival kit for winter camping. According to Scout moth­ er Jenny Kuck, this was the coldest Polar Bear camp-out for the troop in many years. “The Scouts were very proud of their accomplish­ ments and perseverance, especially in the bitter tem­ peratures," said Kuck. •u dP" ■ '“f1 »• ■9 ■<x’ 6* f', Members of Boy Scouts Troop #202 braved the cold weather to earn their Polar Bear Badge. SNOW, continued from page did for the boys basketball games that evening. Rider and other superin­ tendents in the area rely both on the judgment of their transportation supervisors and on weather forecasts to determine when to close school or to delay opening. Wednesday, Feb. 13 is winter count day when • «7 ance Feb. 2. school districts provide the State Board of Education with the count of students in school on that day. If this day ends up being a snow day. districts will use the count totals from the day before. Rider and the other super­ intendents are hoping the groundhog really predicted an early spring in his appear- I - K X ■ir^’Ax ■ VI .t fV 1 • « ■ -e f; (.if. * O ft’K ’Sa - ?*K|2 * E<i a • •-T JI< U. Saint S>auL fP^c/iact ■ii I -1.v •: L’. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 ’J ** • T * *** .• 616-891-8688 <> V s» * .— I Enrolling Now! Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 ♦ i' f Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from . it." 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Suite B 2 j§9^7g5^-4254_^^Mjddleville, Ml 49333 g �The Sun and News. Middleville. February 9, 2008/ Page 7 I Financial Focus MSU announces dean’s list Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Michigan State University’ has announced its dean's list for the fall 2007 semester. The list honors all full-time undergraduates who earned a 3.5 or better grade point average. Local students on the MSU Dean's List for the fall 2007 semester (with their major area of study) include: Alto Carolyn Butcher—marketing; Donohue — Katherine special education-learning disabilities; Michael Dunn —finance; Kimberly Lafoy — adver­ tising; David Lucas — construc­ tion management; Jennifer Powers —environmental soil science; Robert Reed—marketing; Raymond Seese —physiol­ Take advantage of higher IRA contribution limits If one of your New Year's resolutions is to boost your retirement savings, you can count on some extra help from your Uncle Sam. That's because you'll be able to contribute more to your IRA in 2008. This is a great opportunity for you - so you'll want to make the most of it. Here are the details: The contribution limit for both Traditional and Roth IRAs will increase from $4,000 per year in 2007 to $5,000 per year in 2008. And if you're 50 or over, the annual limit will rise from $5,000 to $6,000. (Keep in mind, though, that your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA may be limited by your income; see your tax advisor for more details.) Of course, if you weren't putting in the maximum amount to your IRA in 2007, you might think there's even less of a chance that you'll fully fund your IRA in 2008. And it's certainly true that $5,000 or $6,000 is a consid­ erable sum - especially if you try to pay it all at once. But you don't have to do that. While it might be to your advantage to fully fund your 1 I< I I 1! I I lil! ,1 • HU .k I II r i I IRA early every year - you'd be giving your money more »it time to potentially grow you can make smaller contri­ butions throughout the year. In fact, you’ve actually got until the tax filing deadline of each year to fund your IRA for that year. So, if you chose, you could spread your 2008 IRA payments over 15 months - 12 months in 2008, and the first three months of 2009. That means you could put in $333.33 per month, if you're under 50, or $400 per month, if you're 50 or older. Even those amounts might pose a challenge to your cash flow, but you need to consid­ III er just how important it is to save for retirement. Many financial experts say that you will need between 80 percent and 100 percent of your pre­ retirement income just to maintain your lifestyle - and if you plan on traveling extensively, purchasing a vacation home or incurring other significant expenses during your retirement years, you may need even more money. That means you'll have to rely on all your avail­ able resources - your Social Security, your 401 (k) or pen­ sion and your other savings Lindsey McKee —finance. ing; Middleville Christopher Essenberg — Lindsey Abdelka—nurs­ no preference; Mindy Freeman — social ing; Allyson Foster—pre-med; work; Jacob Lenartz —natural Hollern —food Kyle science; industry management McKeown — Michael Jessica Jones—family and accounting; community services; Michael Rhoby —physics; Michelle Raetz — mech­ Kerrie Ann Schultzanical engineering; criminal justice; Christopher Robinson — Stephanie Scott — educa­ telecommunication, informa­ tion; tion studies and media; Natalie Sledz —clinical Kimberly Sanders —edu- . laboratory sciences; cation; Katherine VanderWood — Lindsey Schneider—polit­ natural science; ical science/prelaw; Marissa Wieringa —preJeffrey Smith —finance; veterinary medicine. Christine Yanosik — Shelbyville journalism; Conrad Russell BeelerNorman Yu —general criminal justice. management. Freeport and investments, of which an IRA can be a significant part. And an IRA is one of the best retirement savings vehi­ cles around. A traditional IRA has the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your earnings III can potentially grow faster than they would on an investment on which you paid taxes every year. And a Roth IRA's earnings have the potential to grow totally taxfree, provided you don't take withdrawals until you reach age 59-1/2 and you've had your account for at least five years. Furthermore, you can fund either type of IRA with ogyvirtually any security you Caledonia choose •Il - stocks. stocks, bonds, Stephen AhrensCertificates of Deposit (CD), accounting; Treasury bills, etc. Albert Brewton—finance Depending on your income Brandon Bums —intemalevel, you might even be able tional relations; to deduct some, or all, of Cochran — Kaitlin your Traditional IRA contri- English; butions from your taxes. Tyler Corson—no prefer­ (Roth IRA contributions are ence; never tax deductible.) Ryan Erickson —packagAs you can see, you'll be helping yourself greatly if you contribute the maximum amount to your IRA in 2008 - and all the years beyond. This entire site Copyright 2008 Edward Jones GFWC sponsors reading month essay contest The General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Gun Lake will hold its third annual essay contest to celebrate Reading Month which is rec­ ognized in schools across the country in March. “We wish to pay tribute to our local and school libraries in the four school districts that teach our children,” said member Ruth Perino. “These are Delton District Library, Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library, J.C. Wheeler Library of Martin and the Henika Library of Wayland.” The contest is open to all school-aged children from private, public and home- •» I 1/ schooled venues. The theme of this year’s essay is “the picture book that made the most impact on me.” The essay may address both the artwork and the text. Younger children may address it as “my favorite picture book.” “These books, often writ­ ten for adults to read to chil­ dren, embody many of the values and societal underpin­ nings that influence our lives,” explained Perino. “We encourage teachers and librarians to help the students explore the full possibilities of the topic.” Awards of $20 certificates for the purchase of a new book will be distributed to the outstanding entries in categories for the very young, intermediate, middle and high school divisions. Entry forms will be avail­ able at the libraries listed above. Entries should be brought to the public libraries by March 14. The awards are sponsored by Dr. Douglas Smendik of Middleville. * a Legislative Coffee Monday in Middleville The next Barry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the MiddleVilla Inn. This is an opportunity to meet with state and local officials to discuss current issues affecting the area. These coffees are free, informal and open to the public. Call the Chamber at (269) 945-2454 for more information. Vacant Land MIDDLEVILLE VACANT LAND - LOT 6 ETHEL DRIVE, $32,000. Great building site 2 miles east of Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Schools, 1.25 acres. Small rural plat with beautiful new homes. Great views. 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THRU Feb 14th —A » Z rz SOLUCIENT TOP HOSPITALS 2006 ■ �» ------■■ ■ L •It Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 I Statewide college financial aid program is Sunday Volunteers will help col­ lege-bound Michigan stu­ dents and their families com­ plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, during College Goal Sunday, Feb. 10, at 27 locations in Michigan. The nearest designated sites are: I : Kellogg Community College, Ohm Technology Building, Main Floor, 450 North Ave. • Grand Rapids: Grand Valley State University-Pew Campus, De Vos Center, 401 Fulton St. II Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center, 1903 W. Michigan Ave. • Lansing: Lansing com­ munity College-West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr. College Goal Sunday is a collaborative •It effort among the Michigan Guaranty Agency, the Michigan Financial Student Aid Association and EduGuide: Partnership for Learning. The program is designed to increase the number of Michigan students who con- of the Michigan Guaranty Agency. "As lead sponsor of Michigan College Goal Sunday, MGA wants to ensure that students have the opportunity to submit their FAFSA by the March 1st pri­ ority date so they are eligible for both state and federal »» financial aid programs. On College Goal Sunday, financial aid experts will be available to guide students through each step of com­ pleting and filing the FAFSA. Students under 23 munities, Michigan years of age are encouraged Department of to attend with a parent or Environmental Quality, and • guardian. Parents and stuthe Federal Emergency dents should bring their famManagement Agency, to ilies- completed 2007 IRS answer questions. tinue education beyond high •II school and earn post-second ­ ary degrees. The FAFSA is required of any student seek­ ing financial aid. which may be in the form of grants, loans, and many scholar­ ships. "Parents should not under­ estimate the amount of finan­ cial aid that is available," said Diane Sprague, director FEMA open house to focus on floods Are Barry County resi­ dents at risk? This question and others will be answered at the Federal Emergency Management Agency open house scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 E. State St., in Hastings. Devastating floods occur throughout the U.S. every year, causing more than $2 billion in damage. Floods and flash floods occur in all 50 states. Losses due to flooding are not covered under most homeowner or business insurance policies. Anyone attending this important Flood Risk Information Open House, you will have the opportuni­ ty to locate their home on the soon to be published Flood Insurance Rate Maps. 06667308 First Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY Homeowners can obtain valuable information on flood insurance coverage offered through the National Flood Insurance Program. On hand will also be repre­ sentatives from local com- tion to Caledonia, Slayton has offered many art workshops in the Middleville and Hastings areas as well as teaching at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. Slayton will com­ plete a two-week session in Hastings on Monday as she works with elementary students. YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com • Back and Neck Pain Third TK arts festival set for February 24 See a Licensed Physical On Sunday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. the Thornapple Kellogg arts and music pro­ grams will display work by students in grades K-12 in the hallways and auditorium at the high school. At 1 p.m., everyone can stroll through the hall of art. At 1:30 p.m. fifth grade students will perform recorder music in the athletic lobby. At 2 p.m. the concert and honors choirs will per­ form in the auditorium. Beginning at 3 p.m., indi- Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health 4 Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 Bryan Hemingway 269-795-4230 MPT Alexis Snyder MPT A JUST REMINDER. 1040 tax return (if possible) or their W-2 and 1099 forms. More than $6,000 in gifts and prizes will be handed out during College Goal Sunday events, including scholar­ ships, a Dell laptop comput­ er, and Barnes and Noble gift cards. Additional support for College Goal Sunday was provided by the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, the Lumina Foundation for Education, and the National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators. For further information, log on to www.micollegegoal.org. J $ J$ & % vidual acts will delight festi­ val goers in various places throughout the high school. At 4 p.m., the symphonic band will take the stage in the auditorium. The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will hold their monthly gen­ eral meeting at the Thomapple Township Hall at 7 p.m. Feb. 13, in downtown 1 Middleville. There will be a presenta­ tion about ecologically sound "green" investing. All are invited to attend. CMA to meet Wednesday The Caledonia Merchant Association (CMA) will meet Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 8 a.m. at the Monterey Grille restaurant to discuss plans for the year and continue to organize committees. The last meeting was can­ celed due to weather, so many items will be discussed Wednesday, including new business ribbon cutting, car show possibility, member­ ship and local business direc­ tory^ All Caledonia-area mer­ chants are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the organization, its goals and plans for the year. For more information, contact CMA Chairperson Bruce Higgins at (616) 8912928. CMS, continued from page 3 Resource Center Office. Tickets also may be pur­ chased by phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (616) 891-8117 or at the door. 3rd Annual Thornapple-Kellogg District Arts Festival Feb. 24 On Sunday, Feb 24 from 1-5 p.m. the Thornapple Kellogg arts and music progams will display work by students in grades K-12 in the hallways and auditorium at the high school. At 1 pm. everyone can ■*-. k Progressive Dems to meet ART, continued from page 3-------------------------------------calendar, notebooks, and her book “If I Am Missing or Dead. ” A portion of all pro­ •It ceeds from Angel Cloud originals and prints is donat­ ed to domestic violence organizations to help others out of abusive situations. The art workshop was sponsored by Bonnie Slayton who helps to bring art to local communities. In addi- ,J *J« stroll through the hall of art. At 1:30 p.m. fifth grade will students perform recorder music in the athletic lobby.) 2 At p.m. the Concert/Honors Choirs will perform in the auditorium. 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The athletes discussed why it is important to be fair when playing on a team. Players told students that it was important to “Be fair to your team.” It is important to come to practice; encour­ age team members; be on time; always try hard. It is also important to be fair to opponents: Play by the rules; each team has the same chance to win; no cheating, they said. Be fair to yourself: “Do what is right even if it means losing; don't put yourself • < down if you make a mistake; realize that you are learn­ ing.” Part of the day was spent discussing “How does play­ ing on a team influence char­ acter?" Students discussed the importance of keeping­ grades up; having good attendance; following school rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship and strong character to be allowed to play on a school team. During character assem­ blies, students were chailenged to demonstrate fairness in the classroom and at school. I* • £ r 1 r Us I_________ —....... — ■ ----- i ■■ i Along with fairness fifth grade students had a look at the difference between really tall and not so tallduring the talk by Joshua Thaler, Kody Buursma and Carter Whitney. The varsity basketball players are pictured with Josiah DeFer, Dylan Mucha and Jillian Sterman. More of what vou want from your wireless company - B<^i‘ The girl’s basketball team teams visited Lee Elementary as well to talk to second and third graders about fairness. Here Macy Chamberlan and Alesha Ward discuss how teamwork is important. -K . I ENNV ear 1 I Mini '’■■ms hB *1IXll • Wa: 1 ttcttzhca -iul 1 BHI I'D' TtiK 'fc' 1 ' IH IU " •• J MlEESU n s ter’i t fctol fil V I JjE Sr* - d J** * I •_. , a S’ iiiF" IP TATU visits Page On Monday, Feb. 4, a group of students from Thornapple Kellogg High School visited with fourth graders to talk about prevent­ ing students from using tobacco. Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) is a prevention program developed by the American Lung Association. TATU facilitators Liz Lenz and Therese Maupin Moore, both preventionists with Barry County Substance Abuse Services, train more than 65 high school leaders each fall to become TATU teams. These TATU teams in turn work together to present a dynamic lesson to fourth grade students in Barry County. The presentations are fun, interactive, educa­ tional and focus on making the healthy decision to be ‘tobac-co-free.” Fourth graders learn about the harmful chemicals in cig­ arette smoke, the health problems associated with tobacco use, the cost of smoking, and the impact of nicotine on blood vessels, as well as many other activities. fourth Working with graders this year were Brittney Benjamin, Tommy Enslen, Chelsea Funk, RJ Tabor, Thomas Bailey, Kate Nosanov, Caitlin Mackenzie Scheidel, Stephanie Meyering, Betcher, Annie Brower, Cade Dammen, Levi Funk, Jake Francisco, Jon Delger, Matt Sisson, Ian Stephanie VanDongen, Wingeier, Lydia Scholtens, Danielle Johnson, Lauren Tandy, Kyle Dalton, Kyle Boboltz and David Comeau. presentations Making more fun at Page was the donation of 18 bags of candy Skittles by Marketplace to be used dur­ ing one of the programs TATU is a collaborative program of the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition and Barry County Substance Abuse Services. 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MtftegDtmwK. 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings *For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html • (269) 945-4800 ■ Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours: 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun 1 I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 Science Olympiad at TKHS beats the snow by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Science Olympiad Invitational at Thornapple Kellogg High School Saturday, Feb. 2, survived heavy snowfall and a day without school, going off without a hitch. Tim Shaw last year had to the cancel invitational because of snow, cold and blizzard-force winds, he and this year’s TKHS science Olympiad coach JT Miller were on hand to greet visit­ ing teams. Members of the TK team include Brittany Benjamin. Eli Bergsma, Jen Berryman, Travis Boersma, Laura Cleveland. Matt Davidson. Cailly Howell, Lyle Jackson. Dan Lemon, Olivia Nieder, Jordan Petersen, Jazlin Petersen, Tyler Rafferty, Chris Smith and Ian Smith. They studied for some of the events such as tests in star science, health science. experimental design, foren­ sics, ecology, cell biology, chemistry lab and disease detectives. Some of the competition definitely qualified as “hands - on” explorations. Students designed robots that rambled, planes with the Wright stuff which soared and floated in the big gym. or designed balsa wood struc­ tures for the Boomilever competition. Boomilever requires the I w F 7**1 bsr.1* :• w •1 The library was the site of the robot competitions. e & in i Vgy i c K: - 1 > r #* w * 1 /--•fl ''X <>• •4> t ■-T* ?< =• ~=^* " Ip J 4g? i-W 2^4^ V? r . -Z f: Cailley Howell and Brittany Benjamin prepare their plane to compete in Wright Stuff, jli Hl' rflll all Gnpli B < Valentine St Valentines Day 1 MEI Gift S'} £>00 For a$ See TKHS, next page ■ tbe Worry Out of team to design a structure that will support the weight of sand poured under it. The TK team's structure was very light. 4.88 grams but unfortunately it broke before it could hold any weight. One of the most unusual competitions is called “Write it Do It” where one half of the team writes instructions and the other half has to cre­ ate it using limited resources. Once all the awards were given out. the TK team came in 14th place. The TK team will compete at the West Ottawa Science Olympiad invitational Feb. 16 in Grand Rapids. “Invitationals are the way teams get to see what works and refine their projects, said Shaw. Anyone visiting Thornapple Kellogg High School Saturda would have seen students studying, telling each other that only Advanced Placement chem­ istry students should take the forensics test, since “it is really hard.” Students were testing the tones of their homemade instruments and rehearsed “God Bless America” in duets or made sure the bat­ teries in their calculators were working. 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February 9. 2008- Page 11 Thornapple Rec opens baseball, and softball registration aseball and softball league enrollment is avail­ able for boys and girls who currently are in kindergarten through eighth grade. All registrations should be received by March 21. The registration fee is $47 per player, S84 for two players, and SI 16 maximum per fam­ ilyRegistration sheets will be distributed through Thomapple Kellogg schools. Parents should be sure to check backpacks for the registration should contact Kelly Pino at (269)7958853. Team practices will begin the week of April 14. Season play will begin the week of May 12 and contin­ ue through July 3. form. Enrollment is open to all residents of Barrs County and is also available online at www.eteamz.corrVTAPRC. Families with children who do not attend Thomapple Kellogg schools and prefer not to use online Divisions are T-Ball Coed Kindergarten. Machine Pitch Coed first grades. Kid and second (baseball) third Pitch and fourth grades. Machine third and Pitch (softball) fourth grades. Kid Pitch (baseball and softball) tilth and sixth grades and Kid Pitch (baseball and softball) seventh and eighth grades. For more information con­ tact Pino, program director, at (269) 795-8853. TKHS, continued from previous page Science Olympiad team for the first time, said, “I am amazed at how hard our stu­ dents are working. The recent snow days held us back a lit­ tle but we will be ready for district competition.” Coming in first at the invi­ tational were Grand Rapid Christian team black. The Portage Central blue team took second and Northridge took third. The Hastings blue team took fourth. 1 k71 I 4 For ■ everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics • I (269) 945-9554 . I J I Matt Davidson plays his homemade instrument during the “Siunds of Music” portion of the Science Olympiad •It. invitational on Saturday, Feb. 2. The balsa wood structure built by TK’s Ian Smith and Lyle Jackson weighed only 4.88 grams. 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Caitlyn Bailey, Hannah Bashore, Jessica Beerens, Michael Brown, Derek Chandler, Brandon Coles, Michael DeGroot, Brandon Dollaway, Victoria Fuller, Sandra Gerou, Samantha Gilman, Kelli Graham, Garrett Harris, Justine Hill, Steven Kopf, Kayla Kroells, Sydney Krol, Sydney LeMay, Kennedy Malmstrom. Mackenzie Mannisto, Jordan Marcy, Hunter Meyerink, Taylor Miller, Carly Noah, Yvonne Ogrodzinski, Marisa Ostrowski, Jessica Parks, Grace Possett, Matthew Ranes, Shea Repins, Andrew Rhoades, Elizabeth Rogers, Caleb Sabri, Erin Scheidel, Kayleen Schmid , Kelsea Seifert, Shelbi Shepherd. Zachary Vanderstelt, Laura Walker, David Walter III, Dylan Wielenga, Thomas Williamson, Cassidy Wilson. Named to the AB Honor Roll were sixth graders Elizabeth Aguiar, Karissa Andrus, Annette Aspinall, Michael Baldry, Jada Bates, rooke Bauman, Selena Biek, Brandon Boonstra, Abigail Brower, Jacob Brummel, Travis * iuckowing. rett Buehler, Jonathon Campbell, Haley Carpenter. Sarah Chambers. Michela Curtis, Jacob DeLaat, Amber Denton, Kendell DeVries, Abigail Dougherty, Abigail Ezinga, Samantha Getz, Chase Graham. Anthony Grooters, Damon Heath. Heath, Jessica Hiveley, Emiley Jenkins, Kaylin Johnson. Dakota Jordan, Stephanie Kelley, Kristen Kempema, Kameryn Kidder, Louis Koepke. Kyle Krey, Kirstin Kulikowski, Paige Lajcak, Kiley Lake, Travis Lanning, James Lawson, Kyle Lowery, Ryan Lowery, Justin Makarewicz. Charles Mandock, Kimberly Marble, Haley Martin, Michelle Whitney, Kasey Matthew Miller, Dustin Willson, Chelsea Workman, Moody, Thomas Muste Jr, Meghan Zoet. Jakob Nelson, Brett Seventh graders on A Nicholas, Thomas Nozal, Honor Roll are Tanner Kassidy Olthouse. Austin Allen, Sara Anderson, Tyler Olvera, Jared Palmer, Cierra Anderson-Stowell, Hayley Pattison, Selena Peabody, Balsitis, Chandler Bart, Kai Adam Pelton, Lorena Perez, Bass, Dahlia Beckett, Derek Plants. Luke Poholski. Stephen Betcher, Michaela Corey Quint, . Devon Blain, Bethany Blough, Rademacher. Marisa Repp, Sydnee Boonstra Cade Kortney Richardson. Tia Bowman, Brandy Braddum, Ritzema, Kenzie Robirds, Kayla Britten, Elli Emily Rogers, Victoria Buchanan, Karley Cisler, Roth, Jeremy Ryan, Burke Lacie DeGroot, Justin Sanderson, Gabriel DeKleine, Erin DeVries, Schaefer-Space, Adrian Raeven DeVries, Jordan Sinkler, Kylie Skinner. Donker, Claudia Dykstra, Devin Sloan, Kelly Spiering. Giles Eichenauer, Allison Austin Sprague, Dalton Esther, Paige Eyk. Melody Stayton, Ryan Stewart, Faber, Nathan Fisk, Carlind Samantha Stewart, Israel Forsythe, Tyler Groendyke, Torres, Austin VanGessel, Anna Gruesbeck, Thomas Nathaniel Wandrie, Austin Gunning II. Christian IL Webster, Lauren Webster, Hampel,Paul Hanev, Haney, Hattie Zylstra. Clifford Hardy, Benjamin On the seventh grade All Hemphill, Lindsay Hodges, A Honor Roll are Grant Sean Jager, Zachary Krey. Allison, Amanda Arnett, Cody Kuster, Taylor Alexis Aspinall, Sara LaBean, Brooklynn Barber, Zachary Beardsley, LaMange, Dion Larson, Chandler Austin LaVire, Timothy Jeremy Bird, The Barry County Central Dispatch Ad­ Bronkema, Allison Brown, • Lemon, Camden MacLeod. ministrative Board will accept applications from Cassie Clark, Olivia Cooley, Sydney Maring, Mercedes Alicia Czarnecki, Ian Davis, Mathis, Whitney interested citizens to serve as the General Leah DeFer, Kayla Dora, McCullough, Kevin Public At Large member on this Board. Nicole Gulch, Jacob Huyser, McGuire, Tara McKenna, Jordan Huyser, Kyle Huyser, Taylor McLeod, Ashley Applicants must be a Barry County Resident. Camille Irvine, Rebecca Meinke, Anya Miller, Submit your application stating your interest Jacobs, Olivia LaJoye, Clarissa Miller, Deborah and qualifications no later than February 15, Hannah Lamberg, Casey Minor, Colton Mulder, Noah Lawson, Juan Mascorro, Newton, Karlee Olthouse, 2008. Sara Olsen, Aaron Ordway, Destiny Pearson, Jaccquelyn Send to the attention of: Katherine Pino, Tyler Rapp, Pitman, Alaina Pohl, Kayla Chairman Levi Ringleka, Alexa Pouliot, Daniel Rademacher Schipper, Nicole II, Jessica Ray, Heather Barry County Central Dispatch Schondelmayer, Mallory Raymond, Michael Redman, Administrative Board co Stolicker, Rebecka Thaler, Nicholas Replogle, Amelia CXI § 2600 Nashville Road Zackary VanDommelen, Rogers, Jessica Rose, Morgan VanPutten, Kaeli Stephanie Runge, Austin Hastings, Michigan 49058 Alexis Walls, Walter, Schraeder, Rebekah Scofield, Demi Scott, Gabriel Seeber, Austin Sensiba, Alysen Sheldon, Cheyenne Sigler, Benjamin Sinclair, Alexander Smith, Nathan Stahl, Kayla Strumberger, Kaitlyn Telfor, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 7:00 Holley Tripp, Zachary p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold public hear­ Trippett, Dustin VanMeter, ings at the Caledonia Township Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia Caledonia, Karleigh VanSiclen, Ryan Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the Village of Caledonia Zoning Walters, Mary Webster, Ordinance and concerning a special land use that has been requested by Caledonia Richard Weston, Mikayla Farmers Elevator, so as to authorize the elevator’s current operations and to per­ Young. mit the expansion of the elevator operations by the construction of additional wareStudents on the eighth housing buildings as more specifically described in the site plan submitted to the grade All A Honor Roll are Village. Emily Beckering, Neil The proposed ordinance amendment would revise the C-l Neighborhood Business Bergsma, Aaron Bouchard, District so as to authorize, as a special land use, grain elevators and facilities for the Zachary Comeau, Bryce storage and shipping of grain, silage, seed, fertilizer and other agronomic products. Davis, Seth DeHaan, The required conditions in Chapter 9 would be revised and additional standards for Alexander Dickerson, grain elevators would 13, governing special land »vuuiu be uc provided piwiucu in in Chapter vnapLcr io, lana uses. Bradley England, Allyson Caledonia Farmers Elevator has requested a special land use, in accordance with Finkbeiner, Emily Foote, the proposed amended ordinance, so as to permit the grain elevator operations curLindsay Genther, Kristian rently being conducted at 290 South Street, within the Village, and so as to author­ Hager, Gregrey Hamilton, ize the proposed warehouses and other operations designated on the site plan subShannon Hamilton, mitted to the Village. The legal description of the relevant lands is as follows: Cassandra Holwerda, 290 South Street Nathaniel Iveson, Kimberly Part of the Southeast 1/4 commencing on the East line of Lake Street 57.15 feet Johnson, Marissa Kurr, Erin North of M C Railroad right-of-way; thence South 74° 35’ East 51.9 feet: thence South 40° 44’ East 67.31 feet; thence North 89° 21’ East 104 feet; thence North 0° 10’ West 132 feet; thence East along South Street 66 feet; thence 0° 10’ East 261.95 feet; thence North 89° 50’ West 11.14 feet; thence South 49° 48’ West 104.55 feet; thence North 40° 52’ West 200 feet; thence North 49° 8’ East 33 feet; thence North 40° 52’ West 81.1 feet; thence South 89° 50’ West 15.35 feet; thence North 0° 10’ West 24.15 feet to the Point of Beginning, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, 0.80 acres. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and of the special land use application are on file and may be examined at the Village offices, 250 South Maple Street, dur­ ing Village office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed ordinance and upon the proposed special land use. Written comments may be submitted to the Village office up to the time of the pub­ lic hearings. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN J Dated: February 6, 2008 06667268 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 ■I •~ Leach, Graham Lince, Laura McKeown. Benjamin Myers, John Zacchary Pitman, Poholski, Marina Quick, Sarah Scobey, Anisa Shaw. Sinclair, Adam Sinclair. Alaina Spencer, Colin Tedrow, Shelby Tedrow, Matthew Thomas, Jordan Timm, Amanda VanRhee, Cody Ybema. Students on the eighth grade AB Honor Roll are Kayla Adgate, Jessica0 Akey, Lauren Bailey, Kristian Baker, Alexandra Banash. Emily Bauer, Shannon Benedict, Quinn Bergstrom. Trenton Bosworth, * Joshua Bremer. Gabriella Bruinsma. Dustin Brummel, Brittany Budd. Lauren Chapman, Cody Clouse, Amber Cutler. Garrett Dammen, Jessica Degroot, Benjamin Delger, Nathan Eaton. Eaton, Cassee Edwards, Aimee Ellinger, Erin Ellinger, Russell Ellinger, Emily Ellsworth. Ryan Faber, Caden Francisco. Mackenzie Gaikema, Larry Gallimore, Clayton Garrison, Marquise Gill, Rachel Gias, Justin Hair, Erin Hermenitt, Kimberly Hodges, Corbin Holwerda, Shannon Hooper, Andrea Jackson, Isabelle Jansma, Chase Judkins, Cody Ketchum, Andrew Kiel, Elizabeth Kissinger, Whitney LaVire, Alyson Lynn, Lucas Manning. Lauren Mass, Mason Mathis. Matthew Mead, Holden Meyering, Abigail Muste. Nicholas Newton, Samuel Nieder, Carl Olsen. Elizabeth Polmanteer, Brittany Quint, Stephanie Reeves, Clay Reigler, Julia Reigler, Samantha Replogle, Andrew Rinvelt, Christina Rinvelt, Alexander Roy, Brandon Scheck, GraceAnna Schilz, Zachary Schnicke, Kelsie Schultz, Nathan Seifert, Morgan Shawtell, Sierra Sigler, Erik Smendik, Kenneth Stahl. Nicholas Timmer, Jacob VanKuiken. Dylan VanPutten, Joshua VanSickle, Benjamin Willshire. z & V $ $ % $ $ Cd J. 0 mi 9 & re \c mi T NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lie® iai® THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY February 25, 2008 7:00 P.M. fes at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the following matters: Special Use #87 - Renewal A Special Use application for renewal has been sub­ mitted by T&M Partners, L.L.C. Applicant wishes to renew the existing special use permit for mineral extraction on approximately 149 acres, located in Section 35 of Thornapple Township and generally known as parcel #08-14-035-022-00, also located on State Highway M-37, approximately 1 mile south of the Village of Middleville. I in W ■ 351MB! l.XtKdSDf !*RMt .1 '•h b Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance The purpose of the hearing will be to review a pro­ posed amendment to the zoning ordinance to pro­ vide for bed and breakfast establishments in the “A” Agriculture, “AR” Agricultural-Residential and “RR” Rural-Residential Zoning Districts. Proposed Section 7.15.6(GG) establishes a bed and breakfast establish­ ment as a special land use in any of the zoning dis­ tricts noted above and sets forth design and operat­ ing criteria for such establishments. Information regarding the proposed amendment or special use renewal application may be examined during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1-4 p. m.; Friday 9 a.m.-Noon Written comments regarding these issues may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, PO Box 459, Middleville MI 49333. Linda Gasper, 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 to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk _________________________ 06667270 I uh $ lb I Ii A If �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008/ Page 13 V hi \ l« ' x\ % X Xi • .V V %I s I to bl H Cl * bl <J X* > Area students on PLANNING, continued from page 1 ! * 7* WiII;■V Hf W I ( \ Mm M MW I ltakkBW|ta(| W!'**1* ■ T. Ruthig answered, "We’ll have to find storage in a diked and covered area — that's the rules." Hicks asked if the compa­ ny was going to look to another phase for the future. He was assured that the ele­ vator company will fully occupy the property. Chairman Chris Clark noted that the elevator appeared to be experiencing exponential growth and asked why. Ruthig explained that the growth was in dollar volume rather than in the number of physical units handled. He said their trade area had expanded, larger trucks and fleets were being used, and farmers were being more productive. following up, Hicks, asked, "When do you think this expansion will be fully utilized?" "Within two years. The object is efficiency. We have moved manufacturing from this site," responded Ruthig. Mark Sisson, village plan­ consultant ning from Landmark Strategies, com­ menting on future plans, asked, "Could future plans involve retooling the eleva­ tor itself?" Ruthig said that 2008 is the 90th year of the eleva­ tor's operation, and that feed is the fastest growing seg­ ment of their operations. Sisson continued, asking him, "What do you see being different?" He replied that’he expected more of the same. Maviglia expressed con­ cerns about consulting the fire department. Does the elevator call in a haz-mat (hazardous materials) team. "If there is a spill or an acci­ dent at 4 a.m., what are your he contingency plans?" asked. Ruthig explained that the company provides haz-mat training for employees, two staff persons are members of the fire department, and they try to keep communications open with local people. The fire department will also be reviewing the plans for access. (Although not discussed, Kent County requires that an emergency response plan be on file with the county. There are also additional requirements for plans cov­ ering control and mainte­ nance and pollution incident prevention.) Sisson began to summa­ rize the discussion by noting that the project was in a very preliminary stage; the plans needed to be more fully developed and questions arising about the status of the elevator as a non-conforming use in the commercial dis­ trict needed to be resolved. Clark commented the con­ sensus of the commission was that there was a need for additional screening on South Street and on the south side of the project., perhaps a 10-foot fence. Mark Van Allsburg, village attorney from the firm of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones, clarified that a fence could be as high as 12 feet in a commercial area. Clark also observed that gravel versus paving was a concern. Sisson said that the elevator could be considered as similar to a construction Class of 2011 parents to meet Plans are underway for the Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2011 after-graduation party. It is tradition for parents of the graduating class to organ­ ize and sponsor an overnight party for the graduates immediately following the graduation ceremony. “This is a fun and safe way for students to finish their high school career,” said par­ ent Dawn Humphrey. The party is paid for by parents, and very limited fundraising is involved. Parents who would like to join the fun of planning this event for which the location is kept secret should attend a parent meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. For more information con­ tact Humphrey at (616) 891 1979, Ruth Sheehan at (269) 795-1654 or Joan Shook at (269) 795-4425. yard and a good surface could be provided by using ' crushed limestone in low traffic areas. Ott said that trucks would generate more mud than cars and that paving creates drainage issues. Sandra Ayers, village manager and clerk, address­ ing the screening concerns, said that the building would be its own buffer, and that a fence would create mainte­ nance issues. Addressing a traffic circu­ lation concern raised by Hicks, Ruthig said the pri­ mary entrances and drive­ ways would be on Lake Street. Regan, returning to the gravel parking issue, said she wondered how does one plow snow off gravel, Ruthig, raising a brief chuck­ le, said, "Just like at home; rake the gravel out of the II grass in the spring. Clark commented that he was not inclined to require paved parking. Ruthig ven­ tured that concrete around buildings, especially in front of overhead doors, was better than gravel and that asphalt would be used for the office parking. Van Allsburg began the discussion of the status of the elevator as a non-conforming use by noting the company is a 90-year-old operation that predates zoning ordinances. 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Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-8153 *■ �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 9, 2008 •II I.J Last second free throws push TK past Hastings 0 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls' basketball team scored its first O-K Gold Conference victory' of the season Thursday night, knocking off Hastings in Middleville 33-32. After an explosive first half, which saw the Trojans build a 22-19 advantage, things tightened up in the second half. Kate Scheidel led Thomapple Kellogg with 15 points on the night, and knocked down a pair of free throws with .9 seconds left to put her team up one in the k> ’ j * Thornapple Kellogg’s Kate Scheidel is hit from behind Hastings’ by Veronica Hayden as she puts up a shot in the final second of her team’s 3332 win over the Saxons in Middleville Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) end. The Trojans’ final play worked to perfection. 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Thornapple Kellogg led throughout the second half, until with 16.1 seconds left in the ball game Hastings' Brittany Howell buried a three-pointer from the top of the key to put her team up 32-31. While it was a three-point­ er late that put the Trojans behind, solid three-point shooting helped TK build its first half lead. I It was the second tight contest of the season * > ?i between the two teams, asthe Saxons took the first meeting in Hastings 44-41. Erin Ebmeyer had six * I points for the Trojans, and Buxton added four. Hastings was led by ... — Brandi Hurless’ eight-point * night. Brittany Hickey added seven points, and Hannah >Wood five for the Saxons. Thornapple Kellogg's tgirls visit Byron Center on 6 A* •*>jk ATuesday night this coming ■ _____ week, then will visit an O-K Blue Conference school The Trojans’ Chloe Buxton leaps past the Saxons’ Friday for an O-K Crossover Megan Lipstraw towards the hoop in the second half contest. Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK is now 4-13 overall, and 1-9 in the O-K Gold. I lz.r ■ Swartz’s hot shooting helps Caledonia’s girls beat East c -- i Caledonia’s varsity girls’ basketball team knocked off East Grand Rapids for the second time this season in OK White Conference action, at home Thursday night, 3629. The Fighting Scots took control early, jumping out to a 7-1 lead, only to see the Pioneers battle back in the ball game and tie things up by the half at 15 all. An 8-of-15 performance at the free throw line in the sec­ ond half was enough to help the Fighting Scots seal the win. Brianna Swartz had a big night at the line, knocking down 7-of-10 attempts. She also had a great night from the field, knocking down 6of-10 attempts and finishing the evening with 19 points to go along with a team high six rebounds. Michelle Butcher chipped in seven points and five rebounds for Caledonia. East Grand Rapids got eight points and eight rebounds from Liz Ellis, and seven points from Chelsea Peterson off the bench. Caledonia is now 6-12 overall, and 3-8 in the O-K White. While the Scots topped the Pioneers twice in league play, Greenville scored its second conference win over Caledonia on Tuesday night 34-23. Yellow . The Jackets outscored the Scots 17-10 in the first half, and built their advantage to 34-19 before the Caledonia scored the final four points of the night. Caledonia didn’t do a good job of turning its defen­ sive effort into points on the night. Greenville turned the ball over 29 times, but Caledonia managed just six points off those turnovers. On the other side, Caledonia did a decent job of protecting the basketball, turning it over just 13 times but Greenville scored eight points off those Scot miscues. Rebounding was big prob­ lem for the Scots as well, as Greenville held a 47-18 edge on the boards. Swartz led Caledonia with seven points on the night, and tied four others for the team lead in rebounds with three. Madalyn Sandtveit had six points for Caledonia. Greenville was led by Brooke Siler with eight points and 14 rebounds. Caledonia closes out the conference at season Kenowa Hills on Tuesday, then will host an O-K Crossover contest Friday night. I I II w a rate' • r. r' 'fi*1 ,s®5ifrC J.'iL'J. 111 7* ~ ■ K hi * Trade-In for Your Mobile Home! < i r I * ■ A ’ iW 11 111 LEASE PURCHASE OPTIONS I Creek Wood Estates Mi Lots Available for Doublewides /fastings Schools Zi 1 POOR CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! - 0 DOWN PROGRAMS - Move On Specials for Double Wides as low as $500/mo. with land & improvements. 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Dalton was one better than that though, earning six*team points by pinning Zick 44 seconds into the third period to give his team a 29-25 edge. Senior Darrick Jackson then closed things out for TK, allowing the Bulldogs' 135-pounder Tim Sheldon just a 6-0 decision. The Trojans head into O-K today's Gold Conference tournament at Hamilton in third place, Hastings behind and Hamilton. The Saxons hold the conference lead, after topping the Hawkeyes 39-25 in their dual Thursday night in Hastings. Late in the second period of the 130-pound match, as Trojan junior Kyle Dalton took care of some blood issues, TK head coach Tom Lehman told to his former all-stater, “we need a 15." “Score, score, score,” Lehman shouted as Dalton returned to the mat, with his team trailing 25-23 in the next to last match of the night. Dalton was going to have a tough time building a 15point lead in the match for a technical fall, especially after an escape and take down by the Bulldogs' Nate Zick late in the second peri­ od made the score 9-4. « Trojan senior Darrick Jackson (left) fights to free himself from the grasp of Byron Center’s Tim Sheldon during the third period of their 135-pound bout Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■' •>? X fl II II a. • Lockouts / H • Tire Service I • Accident Recovery j • Long-Haul W J / f/>/ O & Off-Road o Wibl I fl iai im 1 945 "0 191 I DOBBINS JWFDOBmN s co//.Jeff Dobbin or Chris VanZalen <269) <269> ■ Owner, Jeff Dobbin. ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience WATER CONDITIONING iting Bulldogs. 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TK heavy­ weight Bobby Wilson fol­ lowed that match up with a pin of Sean Marcus in 2:49. A void in the Bulldog line-up at 103 gave Mike Craven a six-point win for TK, and pulled his team to within seven points. The Bulldogs managed just two three-point deci­ sions in the final five match­ es, as TK pulled in front. Tucker Bowerman scored a 12-3 major decision at 119 pounds for the Trojans, get- DURAS CUBE •if: i X I 4 I s i s CM o Dura-CubeSolt 40lbs. bag Purified Drinking Wafer 5 Gallons 9980 Cherry Valley Caledonia 49316 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Fetxuary 9 2008 Scots stretch their string of 20-point 4th quarters to four r' * by Brett Bremer Todd Bloemers “That's four Ihree-point line Sports Editor games in a row where we've Drake Hams came off the Greenville entered the scored 20 plus points in the bench and added 11points for fourth quarterwith a 28-26 fourth quarter The kids start the Scots, and Blake Jones lead over Caledonia Friday gaining confidence once we finished with eight points and night, which meant(he start knocking down shots eight assists. Nick Fighting Scots had the and it kind of spreads from VanWerden chi r ■ J in eight Yellow Jackets right where there. points, three rebounds, and they w anted them If anyone knows how two assists for C aledonia. Caledonia's varsity boys' Bloemers can get his team to While the offense really basketball team improved to score 20 plus points in each of came alive in the fourth quar 7-8 overall and 6-4 in the O-K the four quarters, the coach ter. the Caledonia was solid White Conference with a 50- would like a phone call. idefensively and on the glass 43 victory at Greenville. The Luke Wiest led the offen- all evening long. Scots outscored the Yellow sivc onslaught for the Russo, Hams, and Wiest Jackets 24 J 5 in the fourth Fighting Scots He finished had five rebounds each quarter. with 22 points on 9-of-12 loemers was sure when he ♦♦ I don’t know what it is. sh<x>ting from the floor. He looked that his slat sheet said Caledonia head coach was 3-of-4 from behind the would have had at least eight rebounds under Russo's YOU name. IHIIW JJuu*V>nTHANK YOU Bank Matt Russo played so well The Son’s of Caledonia for us tonight.' 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Trojan senior Brad Steffen collides with Wayland’s Mitchell Pepper as he looks for room in the corner during the first half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) $ SUNHEAT 111 3 J i 1 •• * J _ rY SLASH YOUR HEAT BILL UP TO 50% (A------------------- . r— \'l r points in each the second and third quarters. The story was much the same as that of the contest with Wayland. “We started off pretty well, but we just went through a stretch where we couldn't score. Laker said. b* We had more than enough opportunities to finish, we _1 • J _ »A just didn't." Javonte Ford led the Huskies with 17 points, and Bryan Huntley chipped in 16. Josh Thaler led TK with 11 points, and Manning chipped if IM in eight. TK The Trojans will be on the rHK road at Forest Hills Eastern I Monday for a non-conference M contest this coming week, then return to O-K Gold Conference action at home Thursday against Hastings. “Levi Funk, I really 13 points midway through the fourth quarter on another thought when he was in Jamieson, on Gilbert triple. But another defending three by Gilbert two minutes Jamieson keys their whole later was the team’s next and attack, and when Levi was on ' , him that's when we made our last bucket of the night. Gilbert led TK with 15 runs," said Laker. , It was the second O-K points on the night. Nate Manning added 14 and Brad Gold Conference loss of the week for the Trojans, who Steffen seven. Wayland got 16 points • were downed by Forest Hills _ _ - wv .t , • t . • A from Alex Lyle, 14 from Northern Tuesday night 59Anthony Castaneda, 11 from 35. Again, the game was tight Cory Jamieson, and ten from for the first quarter, but FHN allowed the Trojans just four Weston Hudson. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball head coach Lance Laker wouldn't do very well as a Chicago Cubs fan. Already he’s sick of thinking about “next time ", when it comes to his Trojans going up (he against the Wayland Wildcats. Wayland scored its second victory of the season over the Trojans Friday night in 64-50, Middleville, to improve to 14-0 on the season and 9-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. “They are obviously a pret­ ty good team. That’s why they're ranked as high as they are,” Laker said. His Trojans are now 9-6 overall and 3-6 in the league. Thornapple Kellogg hung with the Wildcats throughout the first quarter, trailing 1410 after one period, but saw Wayland push its lead to dou­ ble digits with a 6-0 run to start the second quarter. Andrew Gilbert drained a three-pointer to cut the Wildcat lead to seven points midway through the second, but that was as close as the Trojans could get the rest of the night. “They only missed seven or eight shots in the first half,” Laker said of the Wildcats. The Trojans on the other hand had a few opportunities that wouldn't fall and a few too many unforced turnovers that helped the Wildcats to some easy buckets. “We just didn’t finish,” Laker said. “I think the kids feel like after that second half burst, if we see them in dis­ tricts we have a chance to beat them if we just finish." Wayland’s lead grew to as many as 20 points in the third quarter, but TK kept battling. The Trojans pulled to within 1 ________ _ _ ■ ftHHftTf ft CALL RIBf CT816-891 -1563 • INSTANT QUOTES * �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. February 9. 2008 Only Lakewood ahead of TK girls at Delton's cheer invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It hasn’t been easy for the O-K Gold Conference to get its varsity competitive cheer teams on the mats in recent weeks. The league jamboree that was supposed to be hosted by Byron Center was post­ poned on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls did take advantage of their moment in front of the judges Saturday though, at * 'EMEM3EF ’ the n* $ “ The\ 1 hey were tough,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said of the judges Saturday. ‘This was the best day we've had so far.” “All three rounds were finally where they're capable of. There's still some clean­ ing up to do before regionals, but you could tell they had fun today.” Lakewood had the top score in each round on the $ 1y See, CHEER, page 20 Enslen makes plans to join Davenport baseball program rn * Delton the Kellogg Invitational. The Trojans fin­ ished second, behind only Lakewood, in the ten-team field. And the set of judges wasn't easy on the field of teams. Lakewood won the cham­ pionship with a final score of 680.324 points. The previous Saturday, the Lakewood girls had won the Bearcat Invitational in Battle Creek with a team-record score of 711.752. z ir F II M The Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its second place finish at Saturday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 06667304 r -------------------------------- * MARKET SMOKEHOUSE * 1 269-945-9554 I * I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I High school ■ ■ ■ o FRIDAY NIGHT SEAFOOD I BAR I si00 pf. OFF I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! MUST PRESENT COUPON • ONLY GOOD AT CALEDONIA BIG BOY I — “ “ “ « MB «MB BBB M M MB MB BBB Mi BBi BM hJ AU YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP DINNER 3 99 All You Can Eat. 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SUN. ■ ■I 7:30-9PM 7:30-10PM 7:00-10PM 7:00-9PM at football Thornapple Kellogg the past two sea­ sons, although a pelvis injury limited his time on the field greatly last fall. He is look­ ing forward to starting bat­ ting practice soon in prepara­ tion for the upcoming spring season. “It’s going to.be a fun year. We only lose two sen­ iors, as far as all our position players. We were all juniors and sophomores. It's going to be a big year,'' he said. The Trojans are scheduled to open their 2008 season at Caledonia on March 29. school year. The Panther program offered him a full-tuition scholarship to join their first ever team, which opens play in the spring of 2009.. “It's cool to be a part of the first team there. It’s a piece of history. I just felt all roads led there.’’ Enslen said. Enslen has played short stop and pitched for the Trojan varsity boys' baseball team the past two seasons. 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Former TK stand-out, Lund, earns NAI Ashleigh Lund, a 2007 graduate of ThornappleKellogg, left high school with a pocket full of honors and school records in soccer and basketball. She headed for Cornerstone University to study physical therapy and to continue to play the two sports that she loves, soccer and basketball. The awards haven’t stopped rolling in though. Lund was the only fresh­ man in Cornerstone's region to be named first-team all­ region in the NAIA. and was eventually named as an hon­ orable mention AllAmerican. The Golden Eagles were having a great season. The offense had no problem scor­ ing. Lund was second on the team in scoring, contributing six goals and one assist early on. The defense was strong, but the coach was looking to make it even stronger. About three quarters into the season, coach Randy Strawser asked Lund what she thought of playing the sweeper position, a position she had never played through her years of playing Premier, Olympic Development and high school soccer. Lund agreed to try the •It position, if her coach thought it would benefit the team. It proved to be a good decision. With her game knowledge, speed and skill, she helped the defense and Cornerstone beat a nationally ranked team, and win the regional tournament. For the first time in school history. Cornerstone’s Women's soc­ cer team headed for the national in tournament Daytona Beach. Fla. In Florida. Cornerstone played a team from New York and lost a tough game 1-0. It was a tremendous experience for the team to ft spend a week in Florida with « teams from all over the I United States. Upon returning home from Nationals, Lund had to quickly change gears, as she had already missed the first seven games of the season in basketball. She is quickly adjusting to basketball. •American nod ion wact 2- v- -8 -* - SWIM, continued from page 15 team took home a medal and those that did not still scored valuable points for the team. I am proud of the effort that the team put forth. They con­ tinue to work hard in practice and our pace in this meet is a direct result of that.” Josiah Jenkins matched the Trojans’ top individual finish on the day , placing second in the 100-yard backstroke. He also placed third in the 200-yard freestyle. Tyler Swanson was sec­ ond in the 100-yard butterfly. In the six-team meet, the Trojans actually had two scorers in six different events. The top six finishes scored points for the team on the day. The Trojans' best team effort came in the 200yard freestyle relay. The team of Tyler Swanson, Jacob Bailey, Mitch Borden, and Jacob Wescott was fourth. Seth VanKuiken, James Moray, Daniel Beard, and Kevin Osterink took sixth. Bret Miller joined team­ mate Jenkins in scoring in the 200-yard freestyle, plac­ ing sixth. Bailey was fourth in the 100 butterfly. Swanson was third and Bailey sixth in the 200-yard individual med­ ley. In the 500 freestyle, Ethan Angus placed fourth and Tom Huerth sixth. TK-Hastings also had two scorers in the diving, with Borden placing fourth and Moray fifth. Wescott was third in the 50 free, and third in the 100 free. Huerth also scored a sixth place finish in the 100 breaststroke. TK-Hastings finished the day with a fourth place team in the 400-yard freestyle relay by the team of Angus, Osterink, Miller, and Jenkins. Cornerstone freshman Ashleigh Lund (10) is introduced before the start of her teams contest at the NAIA National Championship tournament in Daytona, Fla. CHEER, continued from page 18 day, with a 198.5 in round one, a 187.324 in round two, and a 294.5 in round three, TK finished second with a 196.5 in round one, 175.670 in round two, and 281.5 in round three, for a total of 653.670. Coloma was third with a final score of 611.004, followed by Hastings 601.150, Allegan 593.664, Bloomingdale 582.123, Delton 566.702, Pennfield 527.698, Hopkins 473.452, and Olivet 272.175. The Hastings Saxons were tied for third place, with Coloma, after round one with •II 194 points, but had a tough time in round two scoring a 155.150. Round one looked pretty Caledonia E<zzz3Ki • r=>orj IZK 1 urns I 5 VR., 100,000 I GREAT I MILE(onWARRANTY I GAS MILEAGE GM CERTIFIED) % VEHICLES I 07 CHEVY IMPALALT107 CHEVY IMPALA LT 104 CHEVY IMPALA LS I 05 CHEVY IMPALA —---- ~-- GM «■____ •— — ** 4■ E r -1 Teitifie GM f—■ GM 04 CHEVY IMPALA LS ' A—“ J Certifl uno vihkijmJ | S. 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No. 7/February 16, 2008 ' .oH 137th year Page literacy program praised by Patricia Johns ll itrioiM looe^A jjolioo xndlH >IbbiM OJ marg loorfoz 011(1 m tfid) nii/l flBTOOl AHM orbuoi vtsD rmquZ ' YOf nv nozznq rfT' ’□iqmi □ biui bi lo* riioqO Of12 Staff Writer Kathy Operhall. from the Michigan Reading Association, and four of her colleagues loured Page Elementary School in Middleville Monday, Feb. 4, to assess the literacy pro­ gram now in place al the school. Due to a two-hour delay that morning, literacy coach Kim Chausow had to rearrange the schedule so the MRA team could meet with Superintendent teachers, Gary Rider and Assistant Superintendent Tom Enslen, observe classrooms and even enjoy some Reader’s Theater presentations. The committee was very impressed with the energy and commitment to good, solid literacy instruction,” Operhall said. She told Chausow “It was unanimously decided to rec­ IRA to ommend Reading (International that Page Association) Elementary be awarded the Exemplary' Reading Award for 2008." One school from each state can receive this award, and a national winner is the by determined Reading International Association. The letter received by Page states, ‘This award is sponsored by the International Reading Association to recognize outstanding reading and lan­ guage arts programs at all grade levels. Its purpose is to call the public’s attention to outstanding programs in schools throughout North America." The program has five objectives: to improve litera­ cy in society, to recognize school staff who demon­ strate excellence in reading and literacy programs, to encourage the development and refinement of exemplary' reading and language arts programs, to report to the public noteworthy efforts to improve reading and lan­ guage ’arts, and to dissemi­ nate specific information about high-quality programs so that other professionals can use it to improve their own instructional efforts. Julia Reynolds is an edu­ cation professor at Aquinas College. One of her students, Erin McKenzie, is student teaching with Chausow, and said, “I have come up from school, so excited. I am learning so much." Reynolds is a member of the MRA committee which observed Page, which is a fourth and fifth grade school. Chausow talked to the Chausow presented an overview of the Literacy program at Page for the Michigan Reading Association members and district administrators. between teachers and par­ ents. Page has “reading bud­ dies" volunteers trained to group about some of the ways the literacy program at Page is a collaborative effort See PAGE, page 3 Bujak to challenge Harrison for supervisor post by Fran Faverman locl l^uodi > ywni rwquZ i raw r laaq > mriw ; iquH io t gn i rnaquz IduqoR 10 bn£ inoaoiq obolfi’) irjoeiA Sta# Writer Political junkies who thought there might be a pri­ mary challenge to incumbent Supervisor Bryan Harrison were proven prescient this past Wednesday morning when current trustee Walter •ujak announced he was filing for the office of township supervisor in the Aug. 5 Republican primary. Both he and Bryan Harrison were present at the meeting of the Caledonia Merchant Association; Harrison also made his announcement al the meeting. Bujak was first elected to the board of trustees in 2000 and was re-elected handily in 2004. During his time on the board, he also has served as the liaison to the township's planning commission, where he has been an advocate of controlled growth and environmental issues. In a press release sent to the Sun and News. Bujak wrote, "1 feel that I have the leadership skills, experience, vision and plan for the future of Caledonia that citizens 1 believe I will support can offer the dynamic leader­ ship they seek and a credible alternative to the current incumbent administration." He has already formulated a plan, which he has called “The Way Forward: A Leadership in Action Plan." According to the execu­ tive summary made avail­ able to the Sun and News, the plan has both short-term and long-term components. In the short term, which he defines as the first year of his mote green development practices. the • Working with Caledonia school board to plan for future educational needs. • Preserving Preserving the Thomapple River by estab­ lishing a river corridor over­ lay. • Assuring adequate main­ tenance and growth of public water and sewer systems. • Improving local parks and play areas for children through cooperation with the Kent Countv County Parks administration, the following are listed as some of the major short-term goals: • Building a new library by 2009. • Working to improve inter-governmental coopera­ tion with the Village of Caledonia. • Implementing a citizens' complaint resolution track­ ing system. • Working with the busi­ ness community to promote local businesses. • Working with the devel­ opment community to pro­ Department. • Improving public safety through additional police patrols, • Continuing to improve the fire department and to maintain its regional reputa­ tion for excellence. • Establishing an econom­ ic development plan for the M-6/M-37 interchange. • Establishing lines of communication with neigh­ boring local governments. • Improving the township See POST, page 5 Freeport bank, Safety issues occupy Caledonia Village Council gunshop robbed by Fran Faverman >qZ xll ' bai; I Staff Writer Speed limits, a stop sign at the intersection of Lake and Main streets, and the status of a siren to warn of tornados dominated discus­ sion at Monday evening's Caledonia Village Council meeting. The discussion covered the role of govern­ ment, the urgency of prob­ lems, and last, but never least, how to pay for the solution. A siren to warn of torna­ dos. according to trustee Dan Inman, who has devot­ ed several hours to researching the topic, has a long history in the village; he said that Kent County records show the village as having a siren. He opined that may be one reason why numerous grant applica­ tions from the village for financial help to acquire a siren have been turned down. The records show that the siren was moved to the Kettle Lake school sometime in 1952 or 1953. "Nobody knew if it worked." Inman said. Moving up to the present day. he said that old quotes in the file recommended two sirens, each with an audible radius of two miles, would be needed to provide adequate coverage for the village. The quotes priced each siren at $17,000 plus $7,000 for associated equipment for a total of $41,000. He said that the quotes were silent on installation costs. Council members were taken aback by the costs as well as the idea of blasting Caledonia with two sirens. Trustee Karen Hahn com­ mented that location would be crucial; in her view, it not only has to be effective but the noise level would have to be tolerable. Sandy Ayers, village manager, said that some discussions had talked about getting a siren and putting it on the water tower, which would be quite high. Inman suggest­ ed that a siren covering 70 to 80 percent of the village area would be adequate and could be financed with a 20 percent down-payment and an arrangement similar to a lease. The $5,284 currently in the siren fund could be used as the down-payment. Terry Mulvihill, vicechairman of the council, who was presiding in the absence of Scott Williamson, village presi­ dent, asked, "What is our role as a government enti­ ty?" His question alluded to the hope expressed after the Caledonia tornado that the siren could be funded by private donations. Now. some 18 months later, the fund consists of $5,000 given by Spartan Stores, Inc., donations of $200, and $84 in interest income. Ayers, refocusing the discussion, asked, "Where is it on our priority list? Do we add it to the capital improvement plan? Do we budget for it?" Jill Harrison, village treasurer, added, "What is the urgency?" She added that the budget could be amended or the cost could from be spent cash reserves. See COUNCIL, page 7 / | Officers at the Michigan ing, thieves gained entry State Police Hastings Post through the front door of the are investigating a robbery' of bank after first disabling the Union Bank in Freeport last alarm and surveillance sys. terns. Although not able to weekend. Investigators determined gain entry into the safe. that sometime during the overnight hours of Friday, See BANK, page 2 Feb. 8, and Saturday mom- In This Issue • Art Installation calls on students • TK school board race features three candidates • Middleville to bring on the green • Gainey Family YMCA offer Futsal for Caledonia area kids • Saxons top Trojans and Scots for district title �/Middleville, February 16, 2008 A ktf Installation calls on student talents by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the highlights of the arts festival at Thornapple Kellogg High School Sunday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. will be an ‘incredible* art installation These ceramic pos­ sums, glazed in green, will be part of an art installa­ tion at the Annual TK Art Festival on Sunday, Feb. 24. They were created by elementary students. created by students in kindergarten to 12th grades. Some of the young artists will even perform in front of It. This is an opportunity for art lovers to discover what possums have to do with art. The Thomapple Kellogg arts and music programs will display work by students in grades K-12 in the hallways and auditorium at the high school. At 1 p.m. everyone can •J1. I 'V' ■ *• fl f 5* See ART, page 6 TK school board race features three candidates li1^ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The May 6 school •it; board election in the Thornapple Kellogg school district will feature three candidates vying for two positions. Running for re-election are school board President Don Haney and member Cynthia Ordway. They are being challenged by Yankee Springs resident Warren Wheeler. Haney has served on the board for eight years and Ordway for four years. The deadline to file .as a candidate was Wednesday, Feb. 13. In April, the Sun and News will send a questionnaire to all the candidates. Their answers will be published before the May 6 election. It is a tree in the making. This papier mache project will be part of a K-12 art installation in the high school cafeteria during the TK Arts Festival on February 24. Pictures are from left eighth grader Cameron Moore, high school senior and art club member Kendall Moore and sixth grader Nettie Smith. 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Bennett and seven mem­ bers of the department responded to the request from the Grand Rapids City Fire Department for help. The Caledonia firefighters had been assigned to the 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. shift. Bennett was asked to par­ ticipate in running an aerial truck which was elevated several feet above the height •It of the building. The truck was an older model that had some significant differences from the truck used by his department. "There I was, hanging out of the bucket, attached by a belt, and turning the wheel to bring up the water while the other guy was moving the hose side to side to spray the fire," he said. "I like our J K * tii • — • truck much better," he added. The operation he described, when carried out by his department, would require only one fireman in the bucket to manipulate the hose; the second operator at a table on the base of the truck would carry out the function Bennett had per­ formed on hands and knees leaning out the bucket. "The heat from the fire was so intense you could actually see where ladders up against the building had melted over the window sills. They lost equipment," he said. PSAC Chairman Don Koopmans asked him if he had observed any differences among the departments in how they carried out fire­ fighting procedures. Bennett replied he was pleased to discover "we were all on the same page." He also commented that the crews of firefighters were rotated often, giving them a Caring Dentistry For ' a1 Children & Adults * -- . ’V Christopher Bier, DDS >• • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment ■ New Patients Welcome S91-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia =— —- -J. A VISA 06663823 chance to warm up because of the extreme cold. Bennett felt it was a trib­ ute to the department because, "Caledonia guys actually ran a Grand Rapids truck. It is the first time I can recall Grand Rapids asking us for help," he said. A revision of the depart­ ment’s bylaws is underway, and a preliminary draft was distributed to the committee. After tackling one item, a revision of the process for hiring paid on-call firefight­ ers, Koopmans recommend­ ed that the bylaws revision needed more thoughtful attention than could be pro­ vided at this meeting. The members agreed, and- the bylaws will most likely be taken up at the March 11 meeting of the committee. Extensive discussion of the possibility of making the •It department’s annual open house more of a community­ wide event was led by Melanie Salamone, commit­ tee member. She suggested the Kiwanis Club, which annually holds a May car seat safety check and sup­ plies replacement seats for those found defective, could move the activity to October. (Some schedule-checking with the Metro Council group, which supplies the certified technicians to check the car seats, would be nec­ essary.) Another suggestion was to explore with the Caledonia Historic Commission the possibility of an arts and crafts event as part of the open house. The addition of a haunted house also was suggested as an activity. In other business, the PSAC decided not to recom­ mend pursuing a contract with an ambulance company. One of the benefits of such a contract would be the provi­ sion of refrigerator magnets in the form of cards (a file of life) containing individual medical histories to resi­ dents. The advantage to emergency medical services responders is the immediate availability of a medical his­ tory for the patient. Bennett agreed to research the possi­ bility of having his depart­ ment supply the refrigerator magnets. recommendations Two ■C5J’! from the PSAC await approval by the township board of trustees. The first is the hiring of a second full- junto See FIRE, page 3 BANK, continued from page 1 PI . 1 thieves did get away with some money, including a dis­ play of coins. Also, the same night, it is believed the same thieves broke into Ace Gun Store, which is directly across the street from the bank. A num­ ber of weapons were stolen, including an AK-47 assault rifle, a number of other rifles and handguns. The Grand Rapids Field Office of the FBI has been notified and has joined in the investiga- tion. “We are pursuing some leads in the case,” said Trooper Dan Cook. “It appears that the person or persons who broke into the bank and the gun shop had prior experience, enough to know to disable the alarm system in each location. We are searching data -banks to determine if the method of operation is found in any pre­ vious investigations.” Iflfa st® fa ’ a: »■ ■ saai0t faiksfal •I r Iflfa stash reb'uuviy Special FREE visits KzfrJr purchase ! Call for Details!! Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 269-7 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 -4254 I I IT ’ Mi CD " .--41 Famous EVERY FRIDAY DURING LEGION J'HSH FRY >\ ■ V with all the^ trimmings J FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH 2IST 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM Fried, Baked, Beer Battered Fish, Boiled Shrimp, Vegetables, Cole Slaw, Homemade IN Bread and Ice Cream THE BEST FISH & SHRIMP 4“ FOOD e r, THF PUBLIC TOWN FOR ONLY 1 S: i 9.00 Now Serving | LUNCH DAILY | i Caledonia A1 J | American Legion #305 | s �k w * The Sun and News. Middleville, February 16. 2008. Page 3 I p TK school board recognizes accomplishments I . , KJ I L by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Feb. 11 Thomapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education meeting was another time to give applause and appreciation to students and staff of the district. Certificates were present­ ed to students Kristen Sneller, Emily Reed, Mike Gray and Yahaira Navarro who are the Business Professionals of America State Qualifiers from the high school. Also presented with a cer­ tificate were Paul Betcher who received Honorable Mention Academic All-State in Football and Sven Welz named to Third Team All­ State in Soccer. Kim Chausow was recog- nized for receiving the Reading International Exemplary’ Association Reading Award. The entire administrative staff received applause and shirts in honor of Principal's Week. The board approved new courses at the high school. New courses beginning with the 2008-2009 school year are Advanced Placement biology and microeconomics courses, advanced digital media and a life fitness course in the physical educa­ tion department. The next Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting will be Monday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in room 1616 at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. within the classroom, volun­ teer reading mentors, the for book study club advanced readers, parapro­ fessional support and the coaching model from the litcoach all have eracy immensely impacted leaming and reading growth at Page Elementary. Teachers work collabora­ tively and receive profes­ sional development opportu­ nities provided by district lit­ eracy coaches to learn and implement comprehension strategies to use in the class­ room. Highlights of the program include: • Guided Guided reading groups/differentiated instruction • Rich literacy instruction • Teaching staff who learn, reflect, revise and grow • Literacy coach • Book study clubs for advanced readers • Para-educator support for below-grade level readers • Volunteer reading men­ tors • Book room • Community connection • Administrative team­ work and support • Focused, district-wide professional development planned, taught and supported by district literacy coach- es » r r I I T tF help students who need to improve their reading skills. Currently, 45 reading bud­ dies work with students, some working with more than one student. Chausow also described Book Study Clubs which allow higher-level readers to choose books to read and discuss. These are groups of three to four students who meet with Chausow, learn new vocabulary words, dis­ cuss the books they are read­ ing and complete projects. Several high-level readers are doing “independent” reading. This is one way to keep more skilled readers from becoming bored, »!• she said. *1 n it PA GE, continued from page 1 I l Chausow also works with literacy coaches at the other schools in the district to ensure smooth transitions from building to building. Parents discussed how the lit new literacy focus helps both struggling readers and those who are life-long readers. Many appreciated the per­ sonal attention children receive through this pro­ gram. Chausow also talked about how this process can help teachers. “There is nothing better for a teacher to hear than a student saying, ‘Now I get it.’” The school is beginning to see improvements in reading & The linking and scores. coordination between build­ ings through the professional learning communities being established K-12 are expect­ ed to really “let literacy be our legacy.” A summary of the literacy program at Page: “Let Literacy Be Our Legacy” is the continuing focus. Literacy is the center of instruction and profes­ sional development since the literacy coach position was established in the fall of 2006. Since then. Page’s Exemplary Reading Program reaches the home, communi­ ty, teachers, and students through various initiatives. Differentiated instruction Three submit Caledonia school board nominations by Kelly Lloyd I •thti ; ‘ 3 tipi fas •k faint, S/a# Writer Three residents have sub­ mitted nominating petitions for two positions on the Caledonia Board of Education. Over the next three months. E ill Donohue, Pine Edge Court; David Nemmers, Hillary Court; and Greg Zoller, Golf Meadows, will vie for four-year terms currently held by David Clark and Robert Lillie. The school board election will be held May 6 at various locations throughout the Caledonia area. Those not currently registered to vote have until 5 p.m. on April 7 to register at either the town­ ship office, county clerk's office or Secretary of State branch office. • Focus on comprehension strategies Anyone who would like additional information about this program can contact Chausow at (269) 795-7944. b FIRE, continued from page 2 time firefighter, which will bring the department's com­ plement of full-time employ­ ees to three. Kyle Fennell, who is a certified paramedic as well as a firefighter, was recommended by the search committee and has accepted the offer of employment. The second is the installa­ tion of a radiant heating sys­ tem to enable heat to be directed to where it is need­ ed, thereby saving money on the heating costs for the fire barn. Once the board approves the purchase, the project will go out for bids. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 216 N. Main 792-0515 • • I I MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06660266 * School population down at TK SttatAm piapm p»«?sobi. to tish i .11-17 ad Mstaiffi’ lll.k V " The Grand tadiiia I s ffij fc ipawWir I • • > • Mir' »• HEE visits will1 (all for Details" ftt* ■ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the from Statistics statewide winter student count held Feb. 13 show that the student population has declined by 33 students in Thornapple Kellogg schools. According to Superintendent Gary Rider, school secretaries are look­ ing at why families have left the district. Preliminary results show that families have left the district due to economic conditions or housing choices. “It is common for schools to have fewer students in the winter count,” Rider says. “We won t know the actual count until an audit is made since how students are counted also depends on services individual students receive.” The district had 3,041 stu­ dents in the fall and 3,008 on Wednesday. “The Thomapple Kellogg School District is still increasing when you com- 06667308 If I fllr Ir rl . M ■ F ir st jRehab ■ PHYSICAL r THERAPY AC 0 w* I ri A’ 5I«« YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp • Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health 5^11 &oh ah I HR®, Most other insurances accepted I Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT pare the fall-to-fall count,” Rider says. School superintendents, including Rider, are paying close attention to population trends in Michigan including birth rates. +• TAEF Open to ALL scholarships available The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has announced funds are avail­ able for scholarships totaling approximately $22,000 for Thomapple-Kellogg students and alumni. The TAEF annually pres­ ents more than 14 scholar­ ships ranging•a from $300 to $1,000. To be eligible for most of these scholarships, students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. The TAEF’s desire as a commu­ nity foundation is to encour­ age all interested students and alumni to apply for these scholarships. * With every online applica­ tion, each individual will be assigned an identification number to adhere to federal guidelines. Information about scholar­ ships is available on the Thomapple Kellogg Website at www.TKschools.org or the Community Barry Website. Foundation Applications are available online at www.barrycf.org. Saturday, February23,200$ 3:00 - 6:00pm Games $ Fun for the Whole Family II Silent Auction with Great Items Antler Scoring Video Games Outdoor Authorities to Speak Please bring a dish to pass. All dishes containing 7/J J d ©03 will be entered in a tasting contest!! ■H I [aeh game anil activity includes a prize for the winners. All walks. walks One faith I brighTside Church •• * 06667564 V 8175 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 For Info call 616.891.0287 Website: www.brightside.org I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008 •II Living Hope Assembly of God id’MT « -VT| S'{ M'1 y. -•fj- Loving God, Loving People «■ Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY AT.ASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .......................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School............................................... 10:50 a m. w www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles 2045 68th St. SE I All walks, One faith BRIGHTSIDE Church 698-3170 (Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Churcft 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Contemporary, Practical, Casual Thy Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6: III pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Hi M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass .............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.............. 11:00 U a.m. Sunday Evening Service..........................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................... 6:45p.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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 Nursery available the entire morning, including a fit preschool storytime. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School K-5th Grade Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Sunday, February 17: Psalm 121, John 3:1-17 I Is Truth Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHU RCH Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CherryVXlley ancient forth k my! Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornine Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am Nursery liable ihrouyhoul. [veryone ij welcome. 9185 (heny Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School SS. 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 BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Verne Reed Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orq A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 930 a.m. Sunday School •II for All Ages....................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ........................ 6:30 p.m. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. \++ 1 I 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 middlevillecrc.org 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................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ..... Call for info. Bible Study........ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. i Make i 8:30am - Traditional Sunday 11:00am - Contemporary »1< and Sunday School the best J Nursery available day ofyour week during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Join us Sundays at 10 am 159 131st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west on 76th St. J (Bib Qftme J JfHetfjoingt OurcI) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 V / 9:45am Bible Studies jnewlife for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church I •c Sunday Services SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH AriHrM nr. CHURCH church FORTH!: for chf MODF.RN WORLD woum ALT HCNT1C x: St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Middleville Wesleyan Church M-37 in Irving) ill P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' mile off SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer -11:00 A.M. Holy Communion 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 J hi tojes 1917-2007 -90th Year Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 4:00 pm 9:30 am ri{8 JO MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Malta 111 Church Street »M Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Rev. Royle Bailard 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 God's Loving Grace" A Place For YOU! laftain state Alans Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq LL Church Office Phone: (269) 795-92 Phone: (269) 948-2261 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) cl rvlechnean ancient faith k > a inc dem w< Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 708 W. Main Street Castaway the 7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MIDDLEVILLE icornerstone k church —^3 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Evening Praise........................................................... 6:00p.m. 616-698-8104 •A fea 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: vvhtv,wqyfqrercc.org I dd Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee Jit WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 Sunday School.................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ................................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ............................. 6:45 p.m. A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. "The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes ES J—■< A "Lighthouse'1 on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship............. ?....................... 10:00 a.m. • - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School •• 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org I Sun. Evening Worship........................................ Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......................... * d I "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord" SUNDAY CELEBRATION | 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt fohnson r �1 < i *■* * The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 5 •II POST, continued from page 1 Website by making it more interactive with links to other sites. • Evaluating all township facilities to determine their best use. Bujak has four long-term goals that he says are meas­ urable: Maintaining a bal­ anced budget, reducing the assessed values of homes so that they are commensurate a® with market values, prepar­ ing a community survey (2009) as preparation for another update to the master plan, and updating the mas­ ter plan (2010). Bujak, who will be 50 on Aug. 8, is a long-time resi­ dent of Caledonia and the neighborhood of Alaska. He moved to Caledonia from Cleveland in 1985 and has A N 16 s'c' S * Ji •i! • < been employed in Grand Rapids for the past 23 years. Combining work at General Electric Aviation Systems, LLC and its predecessor companies with going to school, he earned a bache­ lor's degree in business administration from Davenport University in 1995. The following year, saw Bujak, a 38-year-old bache­ lor marry Linda Starr and acquire an instant family in the person of his stepdaugh­ ter Cassandra Starr, current­ ly a junior at Aquinas College. Within a few years a son, Walter James. Jr., 6, and a daughter, Lindy Elizabeth ,4. joined the family. Bujak’s list of volunteer and community activities is long and covers a wide range of interests. Among his vol­ unteer activities are serving as president of the Caledonia Historical Society, coordi­ nating the annual Alaska and Thomapple River clean-ups, coordinating the Caledonia Fourth of July frog and turtle races, and emceeing the Fourth of July celebrations. He has also been an active volunteer at various compa­ ny events since 1985. Virtually all members of the township board of trustees take on committee and subcommittee duties, as needed. Bujak served on the Grounds Committee prior to his election to the board in 2000 and in 2007 served on the township's Road Improvement Committee. That experience convinced him to make improving local roads one of his goals should he be elected supervisor. He continues to be an active member of the Little Lambs Pre-school Parent Co-operative and currently has a daughter attending the school. He is a volunteer in the Kettle Lake Elementary School Watchdog program where his son is a student. Finally he is an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a mem­ ber of the Knights of Columbus. His most recent membership is the newly formed Caledonia Merchant Association. SOCIAL NEWS ■ Kent fair board raising money for fire victims 4 !■ «jd 4 « 3 by Kelly Lloyd t «■- ■' • ‘.’is i- a r r ’.•Ac?*- . I -Stf- ' 1 Utai NHOUCOU $ I Cheyanne Heintzalman holds a copy of hor prize winning poem. * • I I OJD . « 11 I I Page young author to be published -J WEf. nw ' ’ by Patricia Johns 10 Mil tW •11- Ir I e* 22^:. iltf" ■J. ^1 f I 5® 4 ft JaO' ft 7 % Staff Writer Cheyanne Heintzelman is a quiet fifth grader at Page Elementary School in Middleville. But she is find­ ing herself the center of quite a bit of attention this week. Her poem, “Don't be Afraid*' was selected by the Michigan Reading Association to be published in Kaleidoscope 2008. Her entry was selected at Page this past December from those written by fourth and fifth graders to represent that upper elementary school. As part of the selection, her poem will be published in Kaleidoscope 2008 which showcases work by students across Michigan in grades kindergarten through high school. Heintzelman also has been invited to attend a Young Authors Luncheon Sunday, March 16, at the Ambassador Ballroom of the Cobo Center in Detroit. 44 § i by Cheyanne Heintzelman Don't be afraid to stand up and be tall, deep inside they, too, feel, small. Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly, you'll never know unless you try. Don't be afrajd to be all that you are, courage and hope are not that far. You, yourself, are as beau­ tiful as a flower, stay strong and show some power! Believing + Acceptin eo Yourself = Succeeding! 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 SINCE ,____JJ 1 9 4 9 1 A »1\ZJ IM!ieng E R S Harry and Bernadine Reaser to celebrate 59th wedding anniversary Feb. 26 ' I d THANK YOU I ■ 1 J/iankyou THANK. YOU Thank |0U f cs O The Committee for the Caledonia Class of 2008 would like to thank our community and the following businesses for their participation and donations with our “Pump For Fun” Fundraiser! A Sts a Our event was a great success and we couldn’t have done it without you. o Caledonia BP/Amoco • Caledonia Speedway | | Caledonia D&W • Caledonia Marathon ] Campau Corners • Dutton BP/Amoco | 68th Street Plaza/Exxo n s | Also many thanks to all our seniors and parents that worked. |Thankitou 1 I A B 3 5* o s o 0 as . B * (iljnnh IJou Thank<You THAKK j/OU Don’t be Afraid Buying Scrap Gold for Cash J E W E I Heintzelman said, “My poem means don't let fear stop you from what you want to accomplish." Kim coach Literacy Chausow says, We were pleased with the work stu­ submitted dents in December. Students voted, and Cheyanne’s was selected as the best to represent Page.” S/fl# Writer Last month, the Larry Reyburn family of Cedar Springs lost their home and most of their possessions. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. The Kent County Fair Board is spon­ soring a fundraiser to help the family. The Fair Board is hosting a benefit dinner Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Lowell. The roast beef dinner will include all of the trimmings. DJ the Crown will entertain guests with balloon animals. Reyburn is the Cedar Springs FFA advisor, as well as an active member of the Kent County 4-H program. FFA and 4-H past and present members are asked to this family that was given so much to the county and its youth programs. Although the Red Cross and church groups are help­ ing with the family's immediate needs, they still have additional needs. All finan- cial contributions will be greatly appreciated. Those wanting to donate but ate unable to attend the dinner may donate to the Larry Reyburn Fire Fund at Choice One Bank. 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center You'll save in the neighborhood of 35% on insurance. • I I Save with insurance through AAA. We've partnered with AAA to save you up to 35% or more when you get auto insurance through AAA. We'll also help you find the best coverage to save you SAVE UP TO even more. Plus, if you're a member of AAA, you get additional benefits— including 24-hour roadside assistance. Get started by calling our office today. or more 35% brouwers R G E n C V your insurance source I The Brouwers Agency 126 East Main St. Middleville (269)795-2224 1 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. —A �Sun and News MtMevAe February 16 2006 Edison F. Good CALEDONIA - Edison F Good, age 87. of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 13. 2008 He was preceded in death by his sister. Margaret Jensen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Mary; children, Jerry (Marielos) Good. Mary Jo (Dwight) Boerema. Linda Timothy (Keith) Keeler. (Deidrr) Good. Jon (Sandra) Good. Jane (Mike) Greenfield; 17 grandchil­ dren; 20 great grandchildren, brother. Harvey (Theda) Rodney Lee Cool FREEPORT - Rodney Lee Cool, age 54. of Freeport. passed awav Fnday. February 8, 2008 at 8. Trndercare of Hastings J he son of James A. and Dorothy R, (Woods) Cool he was bum in Hastings January 25. 1954, Rodney attended and grad­ uated from ThornappleSchools Kcllogg in Middleville, He worked as a lift truck operator at Bradford White for 24 years and Hastings Manufacturing for 3 1/2 years. He enjoyed wood­ working. fishing, scuba div­ ing. mushrooming, camping and his cat. Scooter Rodney is survived by his mother, Dorothy of Freeport, sisters. Rebbccca R Reed of Delton. Lori A. Biermacher of Middleville. Rosemary Count (Ray James) of Delton; brother, James D Cool; and many many spe­ cial fnends. He is preceded in death by his father, James, brother in-law. Tom K. Reed. Robert V Count. Steven J Biermacher A funeral service took place Monday. February 11. 2fXIK I^auer Family Funeral Home - Wren Chapel. Hastings with Pastor Brian Albright officiating Following the service a luncheon was held at the Freeport Community Center. In lieu of flowers memori­ al contributions may be made to the Freeport Library or the Freeport Community Center Please sign Rodney’s online register book or leave condolences for the family at •• ■ filefoie and (Lftcx School Ccuue 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! it Saint Paul will offer your Child■ a respectful, nur­ turing. and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing - Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program ~ 3 Hour Class Please call Julie Rop - Preschool Director 616-891-8688 I "Train a child in the way he should go. and when he is old he will not turn from . it. ” Proverbs 22:6 * J Good; sister, Mary Schiefla; and mans many nieces and nephews. Edison served our country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked for the John Dealership Deere in Caledonia for 47 years retir­ ing at 65 years of age and spent his time enjoying camping, fishing, and hunt­ ing tnps with his family and friends. Funeral services for Edison w ill be held Saturday at 11 a m. at Gaines United Brethren Church. IM7 I6I2 - 92nd St. with Pastor Kelly Bumside officiating officiating. Interment in Holy Comers Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a m. until the time of sen ice at the church The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Gaines United Brethren Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneral ____ 9 1V' w r . to * $ I Elizabeth Hulliberger www lauerfh.com May the Lord wrap you in his gentle embrace, and hold you there until you’re whole again •* ART, continued from page 2 stroll through the hall of art. At 1:30 p.m. fifth grade students will perform recorder music in the lobby. At 2 p.m.. p.m.. the concert/honors choirs will perform in the auditorium. The honors choir will be singing: “Cum Sancto Spiritu" by Antonio Lotti. “The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls.” by Jerry Estes, “Dirait-on by Morten Lauridsen and All My Trials,” arranged by Norman Luboff. Beginning at 3 p.m., indi­ vidual acts will delight festi­ val-goers in various places in the high school. At 4 p.m., the symphonic band will take the stage in the auditorium. . CALL 269-945-9554 any time for Action-ads! I WANTED: PIANIST/ACCOMPANIST for the Lakewood Area Choral Society LAKE ODESSA Elizabeth “Betty” Fuller Hulliberger (Stauffer), of Lake Odessa. age 96, was rewarded with her Home in Heaven early Sunday morning, February' jo. 2008. was Betty bom in Caledonia, on June 6, 1911 to Owen and Hattie (Fuller) Stauffer. She was the oldest of nine children that also included Blanche. Elsie, Donald, David. Harriett. Mary, John Jack", and Alice, Betty was united in mar­ riage to Orley K. Hulliberger on December 6, 1931 at the United Brethren Church par­ sonage in Freeport. Orley preceded her in death on September 11, 1979 after 48 years of marriage. Betty still resided in the farm home she and Orley purchased in 1944 when they moved to l>ake Odessa from Lansing. Betty is survived by her beloved family, daughter Lx>rraine (Marvin) Stuart of Ijeonidas. and their family, Suzanne Gibbs. James, Gibbs, Mark, and Stephen Stuart and 11 grandchildren, and two great grandsons; daugh­ ter Norma Lathrop of Wasilla, AK and her family, Beth Winter and Anna, Cathy, Rebekah, and Ben and Sarah, of Palmer AK, and Daniel and Brianna l^athrop of Wasilla, AK; and Marcia daughter (Don) Hofstra of Anchorage. AK and their family, Jane and Dale Ruckman and children, Jasmine, Harley, Ciera and Dustin of Unalaska. AK. and * Jeanne and Phil Postma and their children. children, Sabriah. Jordan, Ellyana, and Isaiah of Middleville; sisters and brothers. David (Millie) Stauffer, Harriett Steinfort, Mary (Ed) Good, and Jack (Colleen) Stauffer; brotherin-law. Ralph Lang; and many more loving relatives. Betty was preceded in death by her husband. Orley; grandson. Jon Hofstra; and sisters and brothers and their spouses. Blanche. Elsie (Lavem), Donald (Lois), and Alice; brother-in-law, Jerry Steinfort, and sons-in-law, Paul L. Shellcnbargcr and Robert H. Lathrop. Betty was a homemaker who loved gardening and quilting for her family and for VJ the Navajo people. Betty had been a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church for over 60 years. She leaves a host Of fnends and church family who loved and cared for her over (he past several years. Betty had served as (he church secretary for many years and had been a faithful dedicated and Sunday School teacher for most of her life until ill health and advancing years slowed her down. She had also made sure that many children always had a ride to church, and her lady friends always knew that they could count on her for transportation to church functions until her driving days finally ended at the age of 90. » •etty had been a commit­ ted Christian her entire life and delighted in reading through her Bible each year faithfully since 1970. She had been a prayer warrior for her family, church and mis­ sionaries around the world. Betty loved her Lord and served Him. and now is rewarded with a Home in Heaven. Her victory is in Jesus and wc celebrate her life lived for Christ! Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am. on Monday, February 18 at the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church (2720 Vcdder Rd.). Burial will be in lakeside Cemetery in l^ake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Pastor Tully Butler’s Cedar Hill Church in New Mexico which sup­ ports the Navajo Radio Ministry, where Betty's daughter Norma and her hus­ band Robert Lathrop served for over 30 years. “J e K jCifiM jiris® re. ■ttetiu t« ta HipIMil klUiobK teRk I 4 !( Now Serving Two Locations! in Middleville See Doug or Bob for all your insurance needs. at Gun Lake See Lori, J.R. or Pete at our Gun Lake Office for all your insurance needs. •/ The Lakewood Area Choral Society, now in its 23rd year, is seeking a pianist to immediately assume the accompanying responsibilities for this 100-voice adult choir. The choral soci­ ety season runs from January through October with rehearsals twice a month on Monday nights. Previous choral accompa­ nying experience is necessary. Salary is negotiable and com­ mensurate with experience and education.. Contact Dr. Robert C. Oster, artistic director and conductor, for more information: 269-945-9081. Send resume to Dr. Oster at 523 Lakeside Hastings, MI. 49058 or by e-mail at Drive. Doug Talsma Bob Nicolai Lori Bredcweg JR Coburn INSURANCE E l I? ST IS 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 12293 W. M-179 Hwy Wayland, Ml 49348 (269) 795-3302 or Toll Free (800) 706-3302 (269) 795-7865 or Toll Free (800) 351-9521 **’**"*'’'*’" F"’/’/' <„hr ."iH k'lp Vntl th,r.„vL th, dHnif. ouifthiq a rfuitn. "ifilptHflft an "ft menrm fhan ----AOO. itiiHthff tutd ft ____________ ** yetf*<1 Hf"rf find bttfi• V I" I------- "ittilrnttoc Ute Horns Qer Buakwna 7U'M 4^ □68M177 • •• a • ** • e W ow WWW w w w< ww v "Niite fAP rf here fo http rrflrr qrnr. uto-CAum^rs buunuwt T Pclc Phillips 'dill. �111 The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 7 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 I ' s’S' IS. 41 v r ■*M|i • Wkl J • xnn - tSw'J ■ra® fcB M BK c It '£'2^' JE CT 1 V a , j aaiciwi I I*** ■ I r 1^' f • ** '> Inman wrapped up the dis-, cussion saying, "Safety is a core value of the village; if not, it should be." He said he III will pursue updated quotes for a siren. It also was sug­ gested that a letter from Williamson to State Rep. Glenn Steil, Jr., and to State Sen. Mark Jansen asking for their help in getting funds for a siren would be appropriate. Trustee Dan Erskine recom­ mended seeking input from local businesses and the Kiwanis Club. No action was taken by the council, but the discus­ sion is expected to continue at the next council meeting in March. Glenn Gilbert, village trustee, is focusing on get­ ting a stop sign at the inter­ section of Lake and Main streets. He said he is particu­ larly concerned with the safety of that intersection for pedestrians especially now that the level of activity on Main Street is expected to increase. He had requested a study of the effectiveness of stop signs for controlling speed. (The 25 mph limit on Main Street is more often observed in the breach.) Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer from Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc., reported on the two concerns: Excessive speed on Main Street, especially between Mill and Church streets, and the establishment of, a four-way. stop at Main and Lake streets. He noted that considerable research indicates that the use of stop signs, such as a four-way stop at Main and Lake streets, to slow down traffic is not effective except in the immediate vicinity of the signs. Drivers often speed up to recover the time they feel they have lost because of the sign. In effect, using stop signs to slow traf­ fic offers a perverse incen­ tive to drivers to speed. However, he observed that the intersection qualifies for a four-way stop on other grounds. Three of the four comers have buildings very close to the intersection and diagonal parking on the northeast and southwest cor­ nets make it very difficult for drivers turning from Lake Street onto Main to see the traffic on Main. The ability of pedestrians to cross Main Street also would be improved. According to Galdes’ memo, the stopsigns would need to be placed in the bump cutouts, and stop bars would have to be painted on Main Street ahead of the signs. Rather than using speed bumps to slow traffic on Main Street, which again like stop signs are effective only in the immediate area of the speed bump, Galdes sug­ gested a similar device called a speed table. A speed table is a more gradual approach than the abruptness of a speed bump. Speed tables also are available in a portable rubberized version that could be bolted to the pavement after the snow plowing season and removed in the fall. The devices are relatively inexpensive, and if they turn out to be effective in the locations selected for a trial they could be made permanent. Erskine commented that speeding on Main Street had always been a problem and would continue to be a prob­ lem. Harrison suggested lowering the limit to 15 mph. Local businessman Jerry Barnaby supported the fourway stop. Concern regarding the effect of any measure on the bike path was addressed by Ayers, who said that the path is currently to end at Main Street. Alternatives to stop signs or to lowering the speed limit were suggested by Erskine. Responding to Gilbert's question about what kinds of signs, he said, "Slow down, congested area, business area. " Gilbert made it clear that his biggest concern was being able to pull out onto Main Street. He thought polling businesses located on the comers was appropriate, Ayers agreed to ask the downtown merchants for their suggestions at the meet­ ing of the group next week. The council agreed to defer any action until next month. Mulvihill remarked, "The village has to be ready to do something in the spring." Details remaining from the Main Street project were addressed by Jonathan Moxey, engineer with Fleis & Vandenbrink. He noted that lights had been installed, signage was back up to where it was before, concrete planters were coming and work needed to be done to fix their locations, and stakes to delineate areas for plow­ ing were needed. He present­ ed pictures of several options and noted that the stakes would be about three to four »!• feet in height. about Erskine asked drainage in the bump outs, observing that they had col­ lected water during an earlier snow melt. Hahn wanted to know if another catch basin was going to be installed in the north parking lot behind Sam’s Joint. She said that people had fallen on the ice in the lot. Moxey said a third basin was underneath the lot. During the period when various staff and consultant reports are usually heard, Erskine observed that the Improvement Capital Committee, which met in January and will meet again on .April 14, had placed repairs to Emmons, Johnson, and Kinsey streets on the list, He questioned the inclusion of Emmons, saying that it was in good shape. Hamson, who is the chair of the com­ mittee, clarified, saying that Kinsey and Johnson would be done first. Ayers added that the budget would try to include Johnson this year. Mulvihill, who lives on Johnson, said, "I hope so. It - If is in terrible shape. In her report to the council on the activities of the com­ mittee, Harrison observed that projects available for consideration in the future included the historical park, sewer trails, walking replacements and street repairs for Kinsey, Emmons and Johnson streets. She closed her report, noting that a small sidewalk project may be needed this summer at the Elementary Caledonia School construction site. Erskine, in the absence of trustee Mike Maviglia, the Family Owned and Operated AM in an ongoing dispute with the village. He objected to the approval of the budget amendment for legal fees. He also commented that he would like to open a twoway conversation with the village but had not been able to get on the agenda of the Planning Commission or the council. Mulvihill attempted to explain, saying, "You have to give us an action item." Alkema responded. "You are giving me the same line I’ve been hearing for eight See COUNCIL, page 9 Kim’s KONSIGNMENT CALEDONIA Carrying a large selection of gowns... perfect for your sweetheart dance or prom. Check us out BEFORE you hit the mall. 9809 M-37, Caledonia 616-891-2418 'j Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30, S 9:30 - 3:30 06667421 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS I BID PROPOSAL Sealed bids, in triplicate, for the Additions and Remodeling of McFall Elementary School, Learning Center, Lee Elementary School, Page Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, will be received at Thornapple Kellogg Administration Building, 10051 Green Lake Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 on Thursday, February 28, 2008 until 3:15 PM local time. Bids received after this time will neither be considered nor accepted. All proposals received by the time and date stated above will be opened and read publically at 3:30 PM local time on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Thomapple Kellogg High School Cafeteria, 3885 Bender, Middleville, Michigan 49333. Bids may be mailed to Thomapple Kellogg Administration Building, 10051 Green Lake Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333. Mailed bids must be received prior to the bid due time and date stat­ ed above. FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In accordance with Section 1267 of the Revised School Code each bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement completed by the bidder disclosing any familial relationship between the Owner of any employee of the Bidder and any member of the District’s Board of Education or the Superintendent of the District. * SITE INSPECTION A construction pre-bid meeting will be held at Thomapple High School Cafeteria on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM local time. All bidders are encouraged to attend. BID DOCUMENTS The Bidding Documents may be obtained at Owen-Ames-Kimbal Co., 300 Ionia NW, Grand I Rapids, MI. A deposit of $100.00 is required. The deposit will be refunded if documents are returned within 15 days after bid opening. A non-refundable charge of $25.00 will be required for mailing documents. We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet / Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children ■ % ~^IB1 ■ *~ - The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: • The offices of Owen-Ames-Kimbal Co., 300 Ionia NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 • Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. • Dodge McGraw Hill plan rooms in Grand Rapids and Lansing. • Reed Construction Data and Construction Association of Michigan, Detroit. • CNS of West Michigan I £ ro 4^ .>5^4 - as § council's liaison to the Commission, Planning reported briefly on the plans for new construction that were presented to the com­ mission by Dwayne Ruthig, chief executive officer and manager general of Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company. (A notice regard­ ing the public hearings on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and the application for a special use permit has already been pub­ lished in the Feb. 9 issue of the Sun and News.) Ayers noted that the vil­ lage had used up its entire salt allotment and had hoped to be able to get some more. In a later conversation, she said they had been able to get some but she was not sure how long it would last. In routine business,, the council approved three budget amendments. The first, an increase in the budget for legal expenses to $70,000; the amendment was needed to pay for the increased costs resulting from the appeal by Wesley and Velting of the idecision -------- in favor of the village regarding 245 Kinsey Street. The second involved a change to the budget for the Department of Public Works; a change in the job description of an employee required an increase in the salary line item. The third represents the remainder of the cost of fire- works for the Fourth of July celebration; donations antici­ pated to recover the costs did not occur. Also included in the discussion was the cor­ rection of a typographical error regarding the bond pay­ ment made in January and the payment for July. The council also approved a request from township treasurer Richard Robertson to strike from the tax roll uncollectible in $17.88 taxes. Both public comment periods were used by Greg •II Alkema, a Kentwood resi­ dent representing his family - ■- -- BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS Bidders submitting a Bid for this Project shall have qualifications as follows: a. Shall be a reputable, recognized organization, with at least five (5) years successful experience on work of this type and scope of this project. b. Shall have a license where required by public authorities having jurisdiction. c. Shall have ample financial resources for work of this magnitude. --wo*.- .5 sWFi L' • ■ *3 E* a..I »•. 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2471 • Steve Lauer, Director •j*- *- i xjc -5& Handicap Accessible www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) BID SECURITY - PERFORMANCE BONDS Each bid shall be accompanied by a good and sufficient bid security or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the Bid amount and shall secure the Owner from loss or damages by reason of the withdraw of the Bid by a Bidder or by failure of the successful Bidder to enter into a Contract with the Owner if his Bid is accepted by the Owner. The successful Bidder will be required to secure Performance, Labor and Material bonds for all contracts exceeding $50,000, from a surety company having a rating of A- or better, for the full amount of the Contracts. /DrueZu I I I I *** I �- "i*miiM MW"* •II Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008 Jfi Gainey Family YMCA offer Futsal for Caledonia area kids The Gainey Family YMCA continues to explore new options in Caledonia through youth sports. For the first time, futsal, a non-traditional sport, is being offered to children in Caledonia. Futsal is an indoor game of soccer played with the rules of out­ door soccer. There are lines and boundaries which emphasizes better skills and techniques. The game of fut­ sal is played on a basketball court, with emphasis on bet­ ter foot skills like outdoor soccer. Lawmaker says bills will protect vulnerable adults State Rep. Glenn Steil has announced that an important •a package of bills, meant to curb the financial exploita­ tion of vulnerable adults, has been overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives. "I wish bills like this were not necessary at all, but unfortunately there are some unscrupulous people that will do anything to make a quick buck." said Steil, RCascade Township. “After reviewing several cases where seniors had been financially bankrupted by — guardians and conservators meant to help them,.it was obvious that legislation was needed to keep this from happening again.” In a recent Eaton County case, a court-appointed guardian swindled hundreds of seniors out of their entire savings. He was convicted, but the elderly clients were unable to recoup their losses. The guardian who was sup­ posed to protect them had used their funds. 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Pre-formed teams are welcome at $375. The futsal program will run on Saturdays only and be played at either Emmons Lake or Dutton Elementary School. The registration deadline is Feb. 23. Futsal is one of several programs being offered by the YMCA in Caledonia. The YMCA is currently tak­ ing registrations for spring soccer. T-ball, lacrosse, pri- vate and semi-private tennis lessons, preschool sports classes and music and movement classes. Call the Gainey Family YMCA at (616) 285-9077 for more information or to register. Thinking of running for public office? Have you thought about •a running for a public office? If so, a new series of public service workshops may answer a lot of questions. The workshops are designed to offer participants the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of the local political process as it relates to school board, •a coun­ ty, city and township posi­ tions. Each of the four-session series will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning Tuesday, March 18, in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court St. Hastings. Sponsors of the work­ are shops the Barry Community Foundation, Hometown Partnership Leadership Pillar, Hastings City Bank and Barry County-Michigan State University Extension. Dates and topics for the series are: • Tuesday, March 18 “Would Consider You Running for Public Office?” • Thursday, March 20 “Handling the Media and Campaign Information.” • Tuesday, March 25 “Public Policy Formation and Public Meeting Format.” • Thursday, March 27 “School, County, City and Township Issues.” The cost of each session is $10 or $30 for all four ses- |f if 1* sions. is Registration requested by March 12. Registration forms may be picked up at Barry County Extension, MSU Extension. Barry Community Foundation, public libraries in Delton and Hastings and all Hastings City Bank locations. Participants also may reg­ ister for the sessions by con­ tacting Linda Fisher at the Barry County MSU Extension office, 269/9451388. -l»s VVATf.W CONDITIONING Once Upon A Mattress” yh ticket reservations available Ticket reservations for the Friday, March 7, and Thornapple Kellogg High Saturday, March 8. Checks School spring musical should be made payable to “Once Upon a Mattress” are TKHS Musical. now available. Completed forms with Reservation forms are payment can be dropped off available during school hours . at the high school office or in the high school office or a mailed to Musical Tickets, form can be printed from the TKHS, 2885 Bender Road, Thornapple Kellogg schools Middleville 49333. Website at tkschools.org. Ticket reservations are Tickets are $5 each. non-refundable and must be Performances are at 7:30 received at the high school p.m. on Thursday, March 6, by Friday, Feb. 29. 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DURACUBE. b- bi J I ■k fr-- o Dura-CubeSalt 40lbs. bag Purified Drinking Waler 5 Gallons 9980 Cherry Volley, Caledonia 49316 T �I r •II The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 9 Foote and Welton named to state honors choir COUNCIL, continued from page Josh Foote and Grace been selected. Welton have been selected as Foote and Welton have members of 2008 All-State participated in a nine-month Choir. adjudication process that will Just 120 students from take them to Western Michigan are chosen for this Michigan University May 8 choir, and this is the first to 10. On May 10 they will time Thornapple Kellogg -perform at Miller High School students have Auditorium with other musi- cians in choir, band and orchestra. Foote and Welton, along with members of the Thomapple Kellogg Honors Choir, will perform Sunday, Feb. 24, during the arts festi­ val at the high school. Genealogy group to discuss sources The self-directed purpose is to share experi­ Genealogy Discussion ences in researching family Group, sponsored by the . genealogies with the object Institute for Learning in of expanding members' Retirement, will meet at knowledge and learning new noon Friday, Feb. 29 at ways to find out the facts. topic is This month's Kellogg Community Feopie People are College's Fehsenfeld Center “Sources.” encouraged to talk about the in Hastings. The group, which meets kinds of sources they have monthly, is open to anyone used and what the results over the age of 50, and its were, including “were vital VS m - $ &> Middleville to bring **55 s on the green in May by Patricia Johns Staff Writer While the official Earth Day in 2008 will be Tuesday, April 22, the village of Middleville has decided to celebrate Green Day on Saturday, May 3. At the Feb. Middleville Village 12 Council meeting. Sue Merrill discussed some possible activities to encourage recy­ cling and celebrate spring. Merrill plans to attend the Feb. 26 meeting with more details for the day. She also will contact other local organizations to plan events. was Melissa Dykstra named administrative assis­ tant for the village. She fills a position left vacant at the end of the summer in 2007. Engineering firm Fleis and Vandenbrink reviewed plans for village hall. Council President Lon Myers stressed that the renovations are nec­ essary to meet the require­ ments of the Americans with t ’J * 15 ha j, * Sk r ST* > 3 n ir1 iita bto rtam » a I'm r t. in ESitIk c- <-£-.• • i P/ // 3 I | faw A I rl - e Disabilities Act, especially now that village hall is a vot­ ing precinct. Shelley MacQueen and Eldon Newmyer were re­ appointed to four-year terms on the Local Development Finance Authority. Local businessman Robert Klinge attended the meeting to voice some concerns he has with village actions that impact his business. He is the owner of Bob’s Engine Repair on M-37 Highway and said he is con­ cerned that village ordi­ nances about abandoned automobiles are negatively impacting his business. He told the council that sometimes cars have to be left there until parts are avail­ able to repair them. “Let me run my business or buy me out,” he said. The next meeting of the village council will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. It’s Not About the House * xlt.— - a7 -« J S' - * > min x” —-* 'Sii * ~ * Gregg Miller Extended family living quarters. Existing space utilization planning. Sound resistant rooms and walls. Home office, workshop, ADA accessibility. 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The group hopes to have a u speaker or take a trip to some repository” in the Suggestions are future. always welcome. For more information call Sandi at 945-5443 or Roberta at 7952042. noted that the history of the siren allegedly owned by the village has not been good. Gilbert asked if the village had a landscaping plan for the Main Street project and Moxey said that landscaping was included in the first two years of the contract. He noted that watering of trees would be done by the land­ scaping contractor. months." Trustees Gilbert and Inman expressed their dis­ pleasure over Alkema's lan­ guage at the last council meeting when he used a term referring to excrement from bulls. He defended his choice of words, saying it was acceptable “these days.” Gilbert and Inman disagreed. During the final board comment period, Mulvihill announced that he had accepted a contract position as a lobbyist with AT&T, a firm from which he had retired seven years ago. Erskine seized the oppor­ tunity to twit Mulvihill about a building and a contaminat­ ed tank abandoned by AT&T; the company has been unresponsive to attempts by the village to get the problem solved. He also V ♦For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours: 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun i �Page 10/The Sun arid Middtevilie Fetruary 16. 2006 i i Parenting dinner, program to focus on discipline The Abuse Child Prevention Council February Will be presentation Discipline for all ages. The program will be al the Thom apple Kellogg learning Center Tuesday. Feb. 19. The free dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m.. and the presentation will last from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will Presenters share many tools and techniques for addressing discipline. 3FTH the speakers for The February series will be Barn Intermediate School District Coordinator Dawn Coltson and Kids First learning Place Owner and Director KeUy Van nette There will be free child care and free pizza dinner with pre-registration. To register, call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at (269) 948-3264. X Progressive Dems to show film The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will host a West Michigan showing premiere showins of "Uncounted. a new docu­ mentary film about the vot­ ing system. Thursday, Feb. 21. at the Thornapple Emergency Services Building. 128 High St., Middleville. examines "Uncounted how easy it is to change elec­ A •• tion outcomes and under­ mine election integrity across the United States. The film ends with a call to action, offering ideas, identifying coalition partners and pro­ viding the tools to get the job done. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the film starting at 7 p.m. Contact Patricia Wilson at wi lough ^y ahoo.com or (269) 795-4412. TransithC ns- CALEDONIA VISION CENTER • Complete eye health exams ✓ TKMS January students of the month named Thornapple Kellogg Middle School named their students of the month for January and treated them to ice cream on Monday, Feb. 4. Pictured from left in the front row are Israel Torres, Hattie Zylstra, Brandon Coles, Carly Noah, Abigail Dougherty, Kayleen Schmid, Thomas Muste and Michael Starkey. Sixth grader Carter Funk was absent when this picture was taken. Seventh graders in the middle row are Jessica Morgan, Jessica Sollmger, Kayla Dora, Erin DeVries, Camden MacLeod, Kayla Fritten, Raeven DeVries, Nicole Gulch, Kevin McGuire, Benjamin Sinclair and Richard Weston. Standing are the eighth graders Kelsie Schultz, neil Bergsma, Aimee Ellinger, Andrea Jackson, Christina Ayers, Kristian Hager, Robert Gonzales, Shelby Tedrow, Allyson Finkbeiner and Brandon Scheck. • Contact Lenses • Children’s eye care Citizens encouraged to vote in Barry Conservation District election • caledoniavisioncenter.com • Transitions' lenses available. here Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hour* 8 50am to 5 ©Op 9009 Cherry Valley St Calrttoma. Ml 49316 ■ < 616) 891-20/20 J L Residents of Barry County aged 18 and over are asked to vote in the Barry Conservation District Board We Know Small Business of Director's election. Four candidates —Scott Joseph Christina Hanshue, Lukasewicz, Caledonia church to host winter blast festival Our Clients Experience the Following drawings for Griffins tickets. The event is free, but guests are asked to bring teddy bears and clean, gently-wom blankets to be used by Caledonia fire department personnel to comfort chil­ dren and adults in times of crisis. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided at festival, to be held at 250 Vine St., in Caledonia. The Caledonia United Methodist Church will hold its second annua) Winter Blast Festival Saturday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities will include photo shoots with members of the fire department, meetand-greet and photos with mascots from the Grand Rapids Griffins and Rampage, cariacaturcs. crafts, clown activities, and • Superior customer service • Proactive and timely tax savings ideas and advice • Returns filed on time (No extensions unless requested) a • Customized QuickBooks training and implementation * W t ‘sScJtfes IP JUST REMINDER. IT'S NOT WINTER ' A 1 *!M$i I ri Does this sound like your accountant? 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Absentee ballots can be mailed to residents who call to request them al (269) 948» 8056 ext. 3. Ballots may also be cast in person at the election, which will be held on March 1 between 12 and 12:30 p.m. al the Pierce Institute during the Get Connected: Conservation Opportunities for Private Landowners conference. of IWIpr MfUar •« b tM & �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 11 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 When changing jobs, don1 shortchange your 401(k) Your 401(k) plan can be a major source of your retire­ ment savings. As you know, your 401(k) offers several different investment options and the chance to accumu­ late tax-deferred earnings. But what will happen to your 401(k) if you leave your job before you retire? You've got several choices - and it's really important that you make the right one, because your decision can have a major impact on your retire­ ment lifestyle. v} I '"St >> ® if > ^3*’ your retirement income. Avoiding this option has its benefits. You could leave the money in your company's plan. Not all companies offer this option, but many of What are the main options regarding your 401 (k)? Let's take a look. * You could cash out your plan. If you need the money, liquidating your plan is an option. Caution: if you cash out, your company will like­ ly pay you 80 percent of your account value, withholding the rest for federal taxes. And if you're younger than 59-1/2, you may well be slapped with a 10 percent tax penalty. Even worse, you'll have lost a key source of * • - : - '13^ • at -a nt »53U| •fl —•* oil 1 I H I by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Are you tried of shoveling the snow on your sidewalk? Or perhaps you physically can’t get out and shovel all of the white stuff falling from the sky. Then contact middle school students for help. The Kraft Meadows Middle School’s Junior National Honor Society is sponsoring a “Make a 9? Difference Day” Day next Saturday, Feb. 23, in the vil­ lage limits. As volunteer Donations needed for band auction by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Band Boosters are finishing details for the middle school and hi£h school bands' largest Sock The fundraiser. Hoppin' Silent and Live Auction Band Benefit is scheduled for Saturday, March 15. The evening will begin with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for shoppers to browse the auction, seeking the best items and venture over to the appetizer and dessert tables. The silent auction will begin at 7 p.m. as bidders travel from table to table, learning if their bid was high enough to pay for the covet­ ed item. Following the silent auction will be the live auc­ tion as buyers try to outbid each other for the large tick­ et items. Items are still being sought for either the silent or live auction. The new or home- made items vary from hats to toys, desserts to jew­ elry, and tools to jewelry. Previous items have also included a ride on a fire engine, oil changes, cottage use for a weekend, and a teeth-whitening treatment. Although the school district, staff and administrators are supportive of the Caledonia bands, the dis­ trict's operating budget con­ tributes only 10 percent of the necessary band fees. More donations are needed to cover the equipment, uni­ forms and traveling expenses 7 I jHf Bl® ijg-f! * Sf KIA? §X'| sin I 11*1 ♦ fl 4 *• B r* • IK 4- it* 0 It'll A CM 1 ■* * -Xi I -3 7 * I Jr TXT J A sj r® /I § pg] k A* / 2008 A* r > L^—C -7^ K indergarten Kickoff > |\ J \ 0 1 — I* I ■ y * •j I Definition 5Q -- i fl 7* I : - J: ■ - - 8w. :C I ■>« Middle School helps BBBS • L ■ ( j - I fl J*• i •• Itati E*1- throughout the year. Those wanting to donate can contact Pat Rumrie at (616) 698-1938 or e-mailpatkrumie@gmail.com. Tickets for the evening also will be available for $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The tickets include entry into the event, food, beverages (no alcohol), silent and live auction, music and fun. For tickets, contact Nan at chsbands@hotmail.com. 'B Al Mil ar project, students will shovel doorways and sidewalks for those needing assistance. Contact the Kraft Meadows Middle School at (616) 891-8649 to make arrangements. them do. If you like the investment options available in your plan, then leaving the money alone may not be a bad idea. On the other hand, since you will no longer be employed by the company, you might fall "out of the loop" as far as 401(k) plan o administration, so you might THORNAPPLE AREA i X be caught by surprise if the ? ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION company decides to change Our Hometown Charitable Organization investment options. * You could move the money into your new employer's plan. If your new MISSION: To enrich and enhance the employer has a 401(k), and quality of life in the Thornapple Area allows transfers, you could roll the money over from by acting as a leader and catalyst in your old plan to the new one. the evolving needs of the community. This might be an attractive option if you like the invest­ ment accounts offered in For scholarship and charitable gift information, your new employer's plan. please write to: *You could roll the P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com money over to an IRA. You I 06660281 may find several advantages to rolling your 401 (k) over to I an IRA. First, your money can continue the potential to p grow on a tax-deferred basis. Second, you can invest your funds in virtually any invest­ ment you choose - stocks, bonds, government securi­ ties, Certificates of Deposit, etc. Third, if you have more I than one 401(k) account going, you could find it Sciatica is defined as pain that radiates from the lowei advantageous to consolidate them into a single IRA, back into the buttocks and down the back of one 01 thereby making it easier to both legs. This can be caused by the irritation of thi This past fall the Student Council at Thornapple allocate and monitor your sciatic nerves, the largest nerves of the body. I And ■ Kellogg Middle School held a small fundraiser to help retirement assets. usually begins as an acute pain in the lower back am 1 the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Students fourth. IRAs give you j|| then radiates down the back of either or both legs. SYMPTOMS: were able to were hats and slippers during the school greater flexibility if you're There are 5 pairs of nerves that exit the spine in thi day if they paid a dollar to the fund raiser. All the money planning on passing money ♦ SENSATION CHANGES lower back. These nenes make up what we know ai collected was given to the Barry County Big Brothers to your children. In fact, if Big Sisters Group. Here student council members Sierra your children inherit an IRA, ON THE BACK OF THE the sciatic nerves. If the vertebrae or bones in thi Sigler and Austin Sprague meet with BBBS director they can stretch withdrawals CALF OR THE SOLE OF lower back are misaligned or out of place; or the disi over a long period of time - I the vertebrae are swollen, bulged oi Gayle Bachert. THE FOOT between over their entire life spans, if herniated. the result can be pressure on those nearby they choose - rather than take This can cause tremendous pain and norma* sagl ♦ NUMBNESS, TINGLING, nerves. |_DJ IBS? *5 the money as a lump sum. [A BURNING, OR PAIN IN THE daily activities may become almost impossible. Obviously, this ability can V help them control their taxes THIGH, BACK OF CALF OR and their income streams. THE SOLE OF THE FOOT TREATMENT pg] If you do decide to move “plj your 401 (k) to an IRA. make ♦ WEAKNESS OF THE Chiropractic care works on correcting misaligned or sure to request a "trustee-toKNEE OR FOOT \l Caledonia Community Schools \ fixated vertebrae and can remove the pressure trustee" transfer. The money placed on the sciatic nerve, reducing pain and will then be moved directly Young 5’s & Kindergarten j ♦ INSTAB1LTY WHIL E improving flexibility' flexibility and function. To see it to an IRA, minimizing the Registration ' J risk of mistakes and keepin a chiropractic may be able to help you call either of WALKING 5 invested the /] your money our offices today todav for a complimentary consultation. Caledonia Community Schools are taking regisI entire time. trations for Fall 2008 Kindergarten and Young 5 s ♦ PAIN WHILE COUGHING A j Before making any moves classes. Children who will be five years old on or / a\ OR SNEEZING before December 1, 2008 are age eligible for these A| with your 401(k), consult programs. If you currently have elementary chil­ Caledonia Chiropractic with your tax and financial Lowell Chiropractic dren in the district please contact the elementary advisors. By choosing the (616) 891-8153 building secretary where your children attend for (616) 897 8284 right path for your individual a registration packet. Eric & Tanya Seif D.C. needs, you'll help yourself on Aaron J. Buys D.C. your long-term journey If your family is new to the district please contact 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. 2531 W. Main St. Maggie at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood toward your important finan­ Caledonia, Ml 49316 Center, 891-6220 for a registration packet. You Lowell, MI 49331 cial goals. can also email at kdgenroll@caledonia.kl2.mi.us. This entire site Copyright (616) 891-8153 (616) 897-8284 A & I®>*/ A AS 57 A A 2008 Edward Jones AS I'-'?’ TIS» Students to help shovel snow r//\ $7 J / 7 I �Page 12/The Sun and News. MtfJdlevilte. February 16. 2008 I * CMA meeting site of announcements by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer week’s last During Caledonia Merchant Association (CMA) meeting, both Walter Bujak and Bryan Hamson announced their candidacies for the Charter Township of Caledonia Kent County * Michigan 2008 March Board of Review Meeting Dates Tuesday: March 4th. 2008 Org Meeting - 8:00 AM Monday: March 10th, 2008 9:00AM - 3:00PM Tuesday: March 11th. 2008 3:00PM - 9:00PM All review’s 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 7, 2008 The 2008 Kent County Equalization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia , will be as follows: II Tentative Ratio Estimated Multiplier Agricultural: Commercial: Industrial: Residential: Personal: 1.0058 1.0462 1.0117 0.9956 1.0000 49.71 47.79 49.42 50.22 50.00 Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stub »•«. 7W. ( aiedonia Township Supervisor position. Bujak began by compli­ menting the organization for •y its goals and expressing his enjoyment of attending the meetings and activities. He then informed the group of his formal announcement to run for the township supervi­ sor position. u Also attending the meet Harrison provides mission statement by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Caledonia Incumbent Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, upon learning that he will be challenged in the Aug. 5 Republican primary by Walter Bujak. presently a member of the Caledonia Township board of trustees, released a mission statement to the Sun and News yester­ day morning. Because he has not seen any of Bujak's materials, Harrison said he could not respond directly to Bujak. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ..ARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE . LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT 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. 2 to the Village of Middleville Local Development Finance Authority's Development 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 amended). The hear­ ing will be held on Tuesday, March 11,2008, at 7:00 p.m., local time, at the Village Hall located at 100 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 W I J• V v." LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY •» EUG0L E PRO■ UNITES N LEGEND VILLAUf BOUNDARY a/ 'U 12 - INDUSTRIAL ■I 11 INDUSTRIAL ■H - WK• *n ‘ -I »*- ’ V 1 l/ifc 4. th «■ WADE-TRIM The existing and Tax Increment Financing Plan (the “Plan ”) as " Development ■ • --------amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Plan, and the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the 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. 2, the Plan, and any other information that the Village Council deems appropriate, are open for discussion at the public hearing. At the hear­ ing, citizens, taxpayers and property owners may be heard with regard to Amendment No. 2 to the Plan. Written comments concerning Amendment No. 2 may be submit­ ted 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 12th day of February, 2008. Dated: February 12, 2008 09867507 ing was Harrison, current Caledonia Township super­ visor. When Bujak complet­ ed his speech, Harrison announced his intentions of also running for the post he has held for the past eight years. (See article in this week's Sun and News for additional information on the candi­ dates.) MARY JEAN LAMOREAUX, CLERK VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE However, he said. "I will absolutely be running again because my heart and home will always be in Caledonia/ Harrison went on to say that his personal mission statement as supervisor is. “Working to keep Caledonia a place we are proud to call home." It is his view, he said, that foundation the for Caledonia's future is experi­ ence and trust. He stated that he has worked hard to earn the trust of the citizens and has reached out to create an atmosphere of cooperation and communication among various groups eroups such as churches. schools, Kent County roads and parks department, the Village of Caledonia and state legisla­ tors.. According to Harrison, he has a clear track record with results and he intends to run on that record. He closes with the statement that “true leadership is being willing to take a stand for your commu­ nity.” Poor to the political announcements, the CMA welcomed guest speaker DeBoer, Julie DeBoer. former Chamber of Hastings Commerce director, who told the merchants of their need to organize and cam­ paign to encourage residents to shop locally. It's important that the community supports the merchants, so that the mer­ chants can support the com­ munity.” advised DeBoer. DeBoer shared advertising clips with the group to give them ideas for promoting the organization and its goals. Other CMA business included: • An update on the mer■ chant directory that should be available within the month. • Dates for a car show - possibly coordinating with the July 4th Celebration. • Offering a Mother's Day celebration where a mother would be chosen from entries. She would enjoy a pampering day w ith gifts and sen ices from the local mer­ chants. • Sponsoring a tcachcr-ofthc-month program. The committee plans to move forward as soon as forms are complete. • A scrapbook of events sponsored by the CMA. The next CMA meeting is scheduled for 8 am. Feb. 27, at Monterey Grille. All mer­ chants are invited to visit a meeting and learn more about (he organization. For more information. contact nice Higgins at (616) 891-2928. " I' - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET . .--M PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., Village of Freeport will hold a public hearing on the 2008-2009 budg­ et during a special meeting at the Freeport Community Hall. 200 S. State Street, Freeport, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2008-2009 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Village Office, 200 S. State Street, Freeport, MI. Yvonne M. Aspinall, Clerk Village of Freeport t' 4 ^*5 ‘.jgtFW® >010 I .»«•, .fjs If® MlkM 3* ■iiffli iiW r i: Co to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning an ordinance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amending ordinance would amend Section 19.15 of the Township Zoning Ordinance so as to revise the provisions regulating nonconforming signs including nonconforming billboards. The amending ordinance would continue the current limitations on the expansion, enlargement, alteration, removal and reloca­ tion of a nonconforming billboard, but would authorize the Township Planning Commission to approve in its discretion a special exception use to permit certain changes, alterations and revisions in a nonconforming billboard and also to permit the removal and relocation of a nonconforming billboard if certain standards and minimum provisions are satisfied and subject to such terms and conditions as may he imposed by the Planning Commission. The special exception use would be con­ sidered hy the Planning Commission at a public meeting; a public hearing would be required only in the discretion of the Planning Commission. The approval of the special exception use would be subject to certain limitations, including a requirement that if a nonconforming billboard is to be removed and relocated, the relocated billboard must have less sign surface-area or lesser height and that the relocated billboard could be no closer to the street right-of-way than was the case with the existing billboard. Other provisions with respect to the special exception use for nonconforming billboards are included. The current provisions concerning nonconforming signs other than billboards are continued, with certain revisions for clarity and consistency. The Zoning Board of Appeals would not have jurisdiction to modify or reverse the special exception use for nonconforming billboards. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the amend­ ing ordinance. Written comments concerning the amending ordinance may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, directed to the Township Planner, prior to the time of the public hearing. Dated: □8667722 February 14. 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA wow WSFROIIBf We Mat. I I> J? is s'!' S’!& S’ is & �The Sun and News. Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 13 •II Michigan medicare scam reported Callers say they are from Medicare Si Si The Michigan Medicare/ Medicaid Assistance Pro­ gram (MMAP, Inc.) is issu­ ing a warning to Michigan residents with Medicare health coverage. Medicare beneficiaries in the Detroit, Grand Rapids and the Manistee areas have received calls from someone stating they were from Medicare. The caller it I >1 requested private informa­ tion stating they would be issuing new Medicare cards. The information requested beneficiaries’ the was identification Medicare number and their bank account numbers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is not reissuing Medicare cards, nor would they contact beneficiaries at home to ask them for their bank account information and their Medicare number. Any Medicare beneficiary' receiving one of these calls should gather as much infor­ mation as possible about the caller... name, telephone, number where that person can be reached (call-back number), time of day of the covered Topics sions. Director Jo Murphy said call or anything else that Medicare, include: “ each year, . unscrupulous government officials could use to track and prosecute people find new ways to Medicaid, medigap and the scam artists. exploit the elderly and dis­ long-term care insurance, Beneficiaries are urged to abled who have Medicare managed care and prescrip­ call the MMAP toll-free health insurance.’ Thank tion drug coverage. MMAP number at 1-800-803-7174, goodness we have commit­ saved Michigan beneficiar­ ies over $7 million out-ofand volunteer coun1-800-Medicare (1-800-633- ted staff o 4227) or 1-800-HHS-TIPS selors to assist people who pocket costs last year. (1-800-447-8477) to report may feel overwhelmed by Approximately 450 individ­ the complexities of their uals statewide serve as any such telephone calls. MMAP Counselors. MMAP Executive health insurance benefits." MMAP is funded by a MMAP is the state-wide program that provides free grant from the Michigan health benefits counseling to Office of Services to the Medicare and Medicaid ben­ Aging through funding received from the Centers for eficiaries, their families, and The $10 can be paid the day Medicare Medicaid and caregivers. With unbiased of tournament. the Services. information provided by Registration the day of the staff and volunteers, event is $15. Registration begins at Michigan residents can make 8:30 a.m. March 1, and the informed health care decitournaments run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Dirk VanDiver at (269) 6239275. Delton schools holding chess tournament Delton Kellogg will hold LEGAL NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES “ u 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, February 20, 2008, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by con­ tacting 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 January 16, 2008 Meeting Not B. Correspondence Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills 1 I Wniin <41 . I • 4‘Mtr 1I ■f Su L) V L’ A • • 383 a® •'I.1.' I1 B B "aiw •I •; ESI fl® ■Mg (3 si k I** 4 ■ rF * >1 I E. Building Department Report F. F.O.I.A. Report G. Utilities Report H. File Depditiiieiil Repuit I. Public Safety Committee Report J. General Ledger Adjustment: Cherry Valley/Velting 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion - Township sign ordinance. B. Motion - Waiver & Consent To strike 2002 delinquent personal property taxes from tax roll. ReC. Discussion/Motion quest for Quote - Fire Department heating system. D. Motion - Proposed update of the General Develop-ment Plan (aka Master Plan), composed of the text docu­ ment and the Future Land Use map. E. Motion - Recommendation regarding of hiring Firefighter. F. Ordinance - 2nd Reading - To establish the Caledonia Charter Township Local Compensation Officers Commission and to provide for the membership and duties thereof and to approve other matters for the opera­ tions of the Commission, as authorized by law. G. Resolution - Approving the change in the election polling location for Cale­ donia Township precinct no. 3. H. Motion - Regarding Com­ munity Development Block Grant unallocated funds. I. Motion - Road Improvement Fund - Budget Amendment Request. 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES) 13. ADJOURNMENT 06667603 its first chess tournament Saturday, March 1, at Delton Kellogg High School. The event is open to students from kindergarten through eighth grade from any school district. Students will play five matches LEGAL NOTICE against other students at their grade level. There will be prizes and concessions, as well as a chess supply store. Early registration is $10, deadline and the is Feb. Wednesday, 27. Students can register early by calling (269) 623-9277 and leaving their name, grade level, phone number, address and school district. SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 22, 2008 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. Oliver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord, Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the January 8, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the January 8, 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the corrected minutesI and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the revised agenda. Lytle made a motion to accept the agenda and Oliver supported the motion. Nays: Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Motion None. Absent: None. Passed. 2. Van Noord made the motion 08-02 to adopt . Resolution — * «« A *uo-u^ • •• • Exemption of Specific Activities for Peddlers, Vendors, Transient Merchants and Solicitors (A) as presented and Parker supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Seven (Myers, Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson and None. Absent: Lytle). Nays: None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the January 22, 2008 meeting in theI amount of $79,404.96. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Van Noord made a motion to accept the corrected addendum to the December 18, 2007 min­ utes as presented and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. Corson made a motion to have the DDA sponsored Bike Rodeo in the north parking lot, across the street from the Village Hall or at the High Street Parking Lot from 10 AM to 2 PM on April 26, 2008. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. At 8:26 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Nays: Voice Vote: Ayes: All. None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux vinage 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. 06667600 Thornapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2008 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 4, 2008 - Organization Day VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Monday, March 10, 2008 9 a.m. 11 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. 11 County of Kent, Michigan Tuesday, March 11, 2008 The Village of Caledonia will be holding (2) public hearings to obtain 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 8 p.m. input for the Wednesday, March 12, 2008 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th. and Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Village/Township Hall located at 250 S. Maple St., Caledonia, MI. IThese public hearings will be your opportunity to express your comments and concerns on this matter of Parks & Recreation in the Village of Caledonia. CALL 269-795-7202 7b make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 12. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barr)' County: Sandra Ayers, Manager Village of Caledonia 616-891-9384 5 to 8 p.m. 06667591 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR VILLAGE COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES DONALD E. BOYSEN, 0666724 Thomapple Township Supervisor to • < FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 200 S. State Street, Freeport, ML Freeport Community Hall, unless posted otherwise, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. 2008: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8. 2009: January 12, February 9. FREEPORT PLANNING COMMISSION meet­ ings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 200 S. State Street, Freeport, ML Freeport Community Hall, unless posted otherwise, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. 2008: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. 2009: January 20, February 17. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session of these bodies. Proposed and approved meeting minutes of each body for either regular or special meetings, will be available for public inspection in the 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. Yvonne M. Aspinall Clerk Village of Freeport MULTIPLIER 1.1264 0.9367 1.0397 1.0200 1.1208 RATIO(%) 44.39 55.38 48.09 49.02 44.61 CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL • «> k to I k ** • •* Est. 1839 Township of Yankee Springs I I 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091 / FAX 269-795-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW I I I Yankee Springs Township Board of Review organizational meeting will ■ be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N. Briggs Rd., Rd ■ Middleville, Mi on Tuesday March 4, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. to receive and ■ review the assessment roll. ■ Public meetings to hear assessment appeals by appointment only will ■ be held at the Township Hall 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville Mi on Wednesday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday March 13, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call 269-795-9091 for appointment. Written appeals must be received by March 12, 2008 for consideration. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2008 are as follows: Agricultural RATIO 50.09 MULTIPLIER 0.9982 Commercial 49.46 1.0109 Industrial 47.47 1.0533 Residential 48.40 1.0331 Developmental 46.66 1.0716 Personal 50.00 1.0000 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting in writing or calling Alvin McCrumb, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan. Phone 06667736 (269) 795-9091. 06667727 �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008 ----r-— ^5-5 ? £ ttCi * 4»»» NR *1 r, J I r fc V J X <0 - »- I I & r J J 11 fc. X - 3 T * BL J :r 1 LC. 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See us for details Hastings • Caledonia • Middleville Wayland • Nashville • Bellevue 06667585 Member FDIC X J L V �■ The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ Page 15 \ aa a Seniors swim final meet in CERC pool I seconds behind his regular time in the event. “He normally swims a 100 (freestyle) or a 200 (freestyle), and we save him for the backstroke,” said Bultema. Ethan Angus led the TKHastings swimmers in the 100 backstroke, placing third in 1:13.52. The 500 freestyle was one of two events the Trojans won on the night. Jacob Wescott took the 50-yard freestyle in 25.56 seconds, finishing a tenth of a second ahead of Spring Lake's Steven Kramer. KelloggThornapple Hastings athletes finished second in three other events. The 200-yard medley relay team of Jenkins, Tom Huerth, Tyler Swanson and Jacob Wescott was second in 2:00.19. The team’s 400yard freestyle relay foursome of Swanson, Tim Stanton, Jenkins, and Wescott was second in 3:53.76. The Trojans had the sec­ ond and third place finishers in the 100-yard butterfly, with Swanson placing sec­ ond in 1:05.35 and Jacob Bailey third in 1:07.67. Michael Zacek and Nick t by Brett Bremer i I Sports Editor The Thomapple KelloggHastings varsity boys' swim­ ming team was a little off on Tuesday night after missing days of practice Friday and Monday because of the weather. Spring Lake came to Hastings Tuesday and scored a 119-66 win over the Trojans in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool. If the seniors weren't already a little out of their normal rhythm, being that it was the final home meet of the season for the TKHastings team didn’t help. As is tradition, TK-Hastings head coach Tyler Bultema filled the 500-yard freestyle with seniors for the final home meet. Senior Josiah Jenkins was just under six seconds off a new team record in the event, winning the race in 5 minutes 55.16 seconds. 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Lowell bowls over Scots in TERRY’S TIPS final duals 066675 m H 9 _ — —— ___ - ’ — — — ----- —- ------- — --- ---------- A V Heading into the final week of the regular season, Lowell was the only school to sweep the Caledonia varsi­ ty boys’ and girls’ bowling teams in an O-K White Conference dual, and the Red Arrows pulled it off again on Monday. Lowell’s girls topped Caledonia 24-6 on Monday, while the Red Arrow boys defeated Caledonia 23-7. Natasha Fischvogt had a game of 176, and Leanne Tuuk added a 172 for the Caledonia girls’ team. The Caledonia boys were led by Mike Shamblin's 199 game, and a 191 from Doug Snyder. It was the third loss of the league season for both the Caledonia teams, who go into today's O-K White Conference meet at the Middle Villa Inn was league records of 7-3. Call F * ■ * 'VW 1T ••• 4 L The Trojans’ Tyler Swanson rises out of the water during the 100-yard butterfly race against Spring Lake on Tuesday night in Hastings. 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The Saxons topped the Fighting Scots 46-20 in the championship match, after edging their O-K Gold Conference rivals from Thomapple Kellogg 29-24 in the semifinals. “Middleville wrestled up tonight,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “They changed their line-up around and it worked. We beat them by 15 earlier in the year, 25 to 40.” The Saxons sealed the win over the Trojans by scoring wins in the 135, 140. 145, and 152-pound matches after starting the night at 189 pounds. The Saxons held just a 16-15 edge before starting that string of victories nine matches into the night’s dual. The Trojans closed the gap against the Saxons by taking a couple extra points in the heavyweight matches, and flip-flopping the Dalton brothers at 125 •It unds and 130. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, Hastings scored pins in every match from 160 Caledonia varsity wrestling coach Shawn Veitch talks things over with Tanner Zych, after Zych’s 8-5 win over Hastings’ Alec Wilcox at Wednesday night’s Division 2 district tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ifjjs” ft ft ft ft' ft ft Thornapple Kellogg 215-pounder Cody Clinton (right) and Hastings’ Josh Morehouse battle for hand control during the second period of their match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pounds on up. The Trojans won four of those five matches Wednesday, scoring two pins of their own. Chris Westra got the Trojans off to a good start by pinning Luke Mansfield in 4:33 in the 189-pound match. 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Hastings' Collin Ferguson picked up a 4-0 decision over Cody Lydy in the 135-pound match. Tom McKinney fol­ lowed that up by topping TK's Dan Lydy 9-5. At 145 pounds, the Saxons Trent Brisboe beat TK's Thomas Tabor 9-0 for a four-point major decision. Then at 152, Hastings' Ricky Mathis beat Cole Meinke 12-6. The Trojans then closed rz / 06667579 k I I I l 24Ho I I Towin I II l I I 5ervic I I BOBBIN'S"* I I 6S, I I I I Jump Start Service • Tire Service I I ’Lotk Out Servi« ‘We Buy Junk Cars I I I I Call: Jeff or Chris JEFF DOBBIN S I I AUTO SERVICE, INC. (269) 945-0191 I I 1847 E. M 79 Hwy / \ Hastings, Ml 49058 zJ f l-k-- 7-2 at 215. Justin Jevicks turned things around for the Saxons by pinning TK's Bobby Wilson 2:26 into the 285-pound match. Things really started to go in the Saxons' favor late in the 103-pound match. Brian Baum scored a reversal in the final seconds to avoid losing a major decision to TK's Mike Craven. Craven scored a 9-2 win. s The Saxons then won the next three flights, with Austin Endsley topping Tim Etter 6-0 at 112 pounds, Matt Watson defeating Tucker Bowerman 10-3 at 119, and Gage Pederson downing Trevor Dalton 10-2 at 125. Pederson went up against MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 I 1I > -Y ( 1I — I- �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008/ •n. Page 17 Fighting Scot girls win their final contest in the O-K White L —"i. *. Kenowa Hills rallied with 18 points in the fourth quarter, but the Knights last gasp attempt wouldn't fall as the Fighting Scots of Caledonia closed out the O-K White Conference girls' basketball season with a 47-44 victory on the road Tuesday night. Caledonia built a 37-26 lead over the course of the third three quarters, limiting the Knights to just four points in the third quarter, Brianna Offensively, Swartz led the Fighting Scots ■ with 13 points and Nicole Chase had 12. _Michelle __ Butcher chipped in sevent Madalyn points, ooints. and Sandtveit, Stephanie Packer, and Lexi Gehrls had four each s^'- I TV N TO : ns I TO IM for Caledonia. Shai Harvey led Kenowa Hills with 13 points, and her teammate Megan Mulder added 12. The win was the second of the season for the Fighting Scots against the Knights, as Caledonia finishes the conference schedule with a 4-8 record. That win put Caledonia up against the O-K Green Conference's Zeeland East girls in the O-K cross-over Thursday night. contest Zeeland East came to Caledonia and scored a 42-30 victory. The Fighting Scots strug­ gled to find their scoring touch, hitting just l-of-13 three-point field goal attempts and just under 30-percent of their overall field goal attempts for the night. Zeeland built a 20-12 lead in the first half. Shauna Sochor had a big night for Zeeland East, finish& Ik r;* *««■ The Scots’ Nicole Chase (right) works to contain Zeeland East’s Jenna VanRhee in the backcourt during Caledonia’s 42-30 loss at home in O-K Conference cross-over action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia was led by ing with 13 points and six rebounds. Jenna VanRhe Swartz, who finished with 12 added seven points and 12 points and six rebounds, Stephanie Packer added six’ rebounds for Zeeland. points for Caledonia, to go along with five steals. Chase chipped in four points and nine rebounds. * Starving” teens helping to fight world hunger 5L a III . _ 41)1^.: i PM, I Caledonia’s Stephanie Packer races towards the hoop in the first half Friday night against Zeeland East. * -Ms < >- • (Photo by Perry Hardin) a No byes in district tourn. for TK or Caledonia girls •• i I .it / // •4 ■ ■ IB] ’Hllt ■ Jft M jikrt'lbii pfWJf! 5$^ ?I kJ The district championship Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ bas- game at Wayland is slated for ketball teams both open dis­ 7 p.m. Friday. Caledonia heads to Grand trict play on Monday night. The TK Trojans will be a Rapids Christian for its Class part of the Class B district A district tournament. The hosed by the Wayland Caledonia girls face a familWildcats. The Trojans take iar foe in Forest Hills Central opening m in the opening -----------------round Monday on Allegan in the inc uyciiiug j round Monday night at 6 p.m. at 7 p.m. The winner of that The winner of that contest game meets Ottawa Hills in takes on Hopkins in the semi- the semifinals Wednesday, semifinal other The finals Wednesday night at 8. On the other half of the Wednesday atGrandRapids bracket in the Wayland tour- Christian will pit the host East against South Christian Eagles nament, meets Wayland Monday Kentwood. The district championship night at 8. The winner of that game meets Byron Center in game at GR Christian is also the semifinals Wednesday at scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. 6 p.m. When a typical American teen comes home from school, quite often the first words heard are, “I’m starving.” Some local kids have a different take on hunger. On Feb. 23, approximately 100 middle school and high school students from Cornerstone Church will participate in World Vision’s annual 30- Hour Famine because of their concern about what hunger means for children living in poverty. “An estimated more than 29,000 children die every day from hunger and other preventable causes. But it takes on]y $30 to feed and care for a hungry child for a month ancj $360 to feed a child for a said Betsy whole year," Marvin, director of student and young adult ministries at Cornerstone Church. As part of the event, students ask for sponsor dona»!• tions as they fast for 30 hours. They experience real hunger and participate in activities that help them better understand life in developing countries. The teens also serve through various community service projects at agencies such as Guiding Light Mission, In the Image, Habitat for Humanity and the Methodist United Community House. 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Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16, 2008 •II WRES TLE, continued from page 16 out the dual with wins by Keith Olsen at 160 pounds and Nick McNee at 171 as the Saxons turned their attention to the Fighting Scots. Hastings won ten of the 14 flights against Caledonia. “They're young. They’re very young,” Goggins said of the Scots. “Shawn Veitch is doing a great job with them, and in a year or two they’ll be very good. We knew the Middleville match would be a little bit closer.” Michael Schaibly gave the Caledonia fans something to be excited about early on in the dual, winning the 150th match of his career by pin­ ning Jevicks 3:05 into their 285-pound match. “What we hoped for was that every kid would go out there and wrestle for 360 seconds, and I thought our kids did that,” Veitch said. That pin by Schaibly tied the championship match at 6-6, but Hastings won the next four matches to take a large 25-6 lead. It was Tanner Zych who stopped that skid for the Scots, scor- ing an 8-5 decision against Wednesday night. Hastings’ Alec Wilcox in the The focus turns to the 130-pound match. Wilcox Division 2 individual tourna­ had pinned Zych in their two ment for TK and Caledonia. meetings last season. The Trojans and Scots will “I was extremely pleased be a part of the district tour­ with him,” Veitch said of nament hosted by Hastings Zych. “He’s been in a little today. That district also bit of a funk lately.” includes wrestlers from Caledonia got pins from Allegan, Byron Center, East Chase Singleton at 140 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids pounds and Dakota Central, Grand Rapids VandenToom at 171 to close Christian, Forest Hills out its scoring. Central, Ottawa Hills, The Saxons will be a part • Plainwell, Wayland, of the Division 2 regional Wyoming Park, Rogers, and tournament hosted by Zeeland East. Thornapple Kellogg this Last Saturday, TK and Caledonia competed in their respective conference tournaments. Each team had one. of its heavyweights win its lone conference champi­ onship. TK's Cody Clinton was the O-K Gold Conference champ at 215 pounds, while Schaibly scored the O-K White Conference championship at 285. As a team, TK finished third in the Gold standings. Hastings won the conference tournament with 222.5 points, followed by Hamilton 159, TK 126.5, Byron Center 98, Wayland 92, and Forest Hills Northern 66.5. Caledonia was fifth at the O-K White tournament. which was dominated by Greenville. Yellow Jacket wrestlers won nine of the 14 individual titles, and their team piled up 266 points. Lowell was second with 219.5 points, followed by Northview 136.5,A Kenowa • Hills 106, Caledonia 87, Forest Hills Central 83, and East Grand Rapids 36. > (Ilf' $ $ 4 fa X, <• TK seniors win final game on their home court by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior forward Joey Sanford standing* at the top of the key with the basketball in his hands can mean very good things or not so good things are about to happen for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team’s offense. With his team down one to the Hastings Saxons with five and a half minutes left in the third quarter Sanford made a beautiful bounce pass through traffic from the top to senior teammate Nate Manning who was cutting along the baseline. Manning grabbed it and put it up and in for two points and a Trojan lead. A minute later on a play that looked eerily similar, Sanford hit senior teammate Andrew Gilbert who put it up and in for a 27-24 Trojan lead. TK never trailed again in the ball game, and scored a 41-37 O-K Gold Conference victory. “Joey is a very passionate kid,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “He had one or two or three turnovers, but he really is one of our best passers even though he’s one of those unorthodox guys.” Hastings did tie the ball game up eventually in the fourth quarter though, at 33 all, after Sanford tried to put another pass through a crowd of Saxon defenders and it was picked off. On TK’s next possession another Troj^jj senior, Joshua Thaler, tipped in his own miss to put his team in front for good. It wasn't a pretty game for either team. Both teams missed a number of open shots close to the basket. Hastings led 22-19 at the half. TK head coach Lance Laker said he * felt like his r Brighten up your winter and spring ahead with Highlights or m Low Lights 00 up to 7 Foils for ?k- B / ’ ’T’ W • •< > • • » shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS ' 2^,. V . .& _« o A * 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 (, * • e1?> Vt team could have been up five or six points at the break. •It “They’re just so tough defensively year in and year out,” Laker said of the Saxons. “Coach (Don) Schils does such a good job. That’s why they play everyone in the league so tough.” The Trojan defense wasn’t too bad either. Hastings scored the first bucket of the second half, in the first minute of the second half, on a steal and lay-up by Jordan Rambin to go up 24-19. It was the biggest lead of the game for the Saxons, and it didn’t last for long. The Trojans went on an 8-0 run over the course of the next three minutes, while holding the Saxons scoreless the rest of the period. After three quarters TK led 27-24. “I thought we did a really good job defensively of stymieing their offense and disrupting their sets,” Laker said. The Trojans were just good enough at the foul line, going 6-of-ll over the final two minutes, to hold off the Saxons. “I was very proud of our kids with how they were not only able to withstand their pressure but they were able to thrive under the pressure,” Laker said of his Trojans. Eight Thornapple Kellogg seniors played their final home game Thursday, and seven of them accounted for all the Trojans’ points. Manning led all scorers with 15 points. Gilbert had seven points, Thaler five, and Ian Sisson, Sanford, and Brad Steffen had four each. Levi Funk chipped in two points. TK also got some good min- utes from fellow senior Blake Johnson. Hastings was led by Ryan Cain's 12 point night. Ryan Vogel added seven points for Hastings, and Adam Skedgell and Stephen Tolger had five points each. The Trojans are now 10-6 and 4-7 in the O-K Gold km Hi toft imI - IH; J/ 4A « 1 s«e^R^ i 3? hl I i {■ :i - f I b-,- 3 jM k J1 1 X- A r*’ - -* IF/ 44 - 1 ✓ £5 i • *k • '' -c. ^■r-TL- —•*■**-- w w It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! * .•-.SSf if® ■■ -- - .—*•<**» ■< • * 4^ ... -’»-*• ; -* X •- ~ --» •T. 1- ST*’ zi _________________ Thornapple Kellogg’s Levi Funk gets by the Saxons’ Dane Schils (22) and goes up for two points late in the first half Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 CFmj- •r i' NN- . y fe T^***^ -5 44 -< s X - -- Village of Freeport Department of Public Works ■ iS 2— 3 The Village of Freeport is accepting applications for the Department of Public Works for season­ al employment. Starting March 1, 2008 to Dec. 1, 2008. Requirements of this position shall include, at a minimum, a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Mail applications to Village of Freeport P.O. Box 210, Freeport, MI 49325, by Mar. 5,2008. The Village Office will be open for normal business hours Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. V * .. ■■w ED'SBODYSHOP -i* <» "We meef by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com _____Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment ? 8 § in —A O) Yvonne M. Aspinall, Clerk Village of Freeport . 06667732 Conference heading into the final week of the regular sea­ son. TK takes on Byron Center on the road this Tuesday, then travels to face an O-K Blue opponent in an O-K Conference cross-over contest on Thursday. '•Ji * LEGAL NOTICE total I •• VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA K Regular Meeting Council* Minutes February 11, 2008 Meeting Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. - by Pro tern PresidentMulvihill. Present: Erskine, Gilbert, Mulvihill, Inman, Hahn, Ayers & Harrison. & Absent: Williamson Maviglia. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: change #2 Legal, under New Business, to $70,000 & Bond Debt to $42,145 total. Motion to approve by Hahn, sec­ onded by Inman, all ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Mr. Greg Alkema commented about amending our budget and our Law Firm. Committee Minutes: of Approval Consent Agenda: Motion by Inman, sec­ onded by Gilbert. Motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Engineers Report: Paul Galdes, Fleis & VandenBrink, presented pros and cons to adding Stop sign or speed bump to help with speeding and safety issues at the corner of Main & Lake Streets. Jon Moxey, Fleis & VandenBrink, reviewed possible Main Street additions. Place on next months agenda for unfin­ ished business. Township Liaison Report: Planning Commission: Committee Reports: Manager’s Report: Village is facing a salt shortage for the roads. Presidents Report: Discussion regarding the Siren Fund. Place on unfinished busi­ ness next month. Unfinished Business: New Business: 1. Petition to Strike Personal Property Taxes from Tax Roll-Motion by Erskine, sec­ onded by Inman. All ayes, motion carried. • 2. Budget amendmentsincrease Legal 101-1018020 to $70,000; Community Support 101101-8600 to $2,000: DPW Salaries 101-265-7070 to $4300; & Bond Debt 101265-9713 to $42,145. Motion by Inman, seconded by Mulvihill. All ayes, motion carried. . Public comment: Greg Alkema commented. Council Comments: Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m., by Hahn, seconded by Gilbert. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ayers, Clerk/Manager 06667593 r \ •. T a- W isl«>l i.jtae I ^1 ■• I I 1 CIKC irsr« crr-ra re to ■ tofrai idilif mill E>n0i tew-I h w I pF A ’ 1 .. I '»H|.. 2* % IS? 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, February 16. 2008/ •n Page 19 Farm * i1 I *4 DRIVER: .additional CDL-B E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED drivers needed. Looking for ANIMAL Rescue and Teen dependable customer service Haven is in urgent need of oriented person with chautHAY DONATIONS. 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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 are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 616-451-2980. The HUD toil-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06663951 BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 269-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ Antiques. tage House (269)795-8717 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: » I * Estate Sale Community Notices 1 Business Services Help Wanted MON.-THUR. FRI. SAT. 7:30-9PM 7:30-10PM 7:00-10PM �Page 20fThe Sun and News, Middleville. 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No. 9/March 1, 2008 Road construction in the future for Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer I he Members of Middleville Village Council learned that road construc­ tion will be a reality this summer in at least three loca­ tions. There will be intersection improvements at Bender Road and West Main Street. Main Street reconstruction from the bridge to High Street and on M-37, from Adams to Finkbeiner roads. Work on the Bender Road project will begin in June, with major construction beginning June 16, the day after the 24-Hour Challenge concludes. In addition, all concerns about the removal of trees at the intersection have been resolved. One of the large trees under discus­ sion is diseased and would have had to be removed any­ way. Work on the Main Street reconstruction project will begin in May. The bicyclists in the challenge will follow the official detour around Main Street to Grand Rapids Street to State Street. No date has been set by the Michigan Department of Transportation for the M-37 project. . Middleton, Dave Township Thornapple Emergency Services chief, discussed the need to update fire ordinances to meet state and national codes. Committees are working on this process, and ordinances will come back for a vote. I -T There will be a public hearing at the beginning of the March 11 meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss the Local Finance Development Authority involvement in the Crane and Finkbeiner roads project. This year, the farmer's market will open on Friday, May 2, at a new location. Because of downtown con- L *& L I J r — Caledonia bank robbed at gunpoint by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Kent County Sheriffs Department is hoping some­ one will have information that leads them to the person involved in a recent bank robbery. Last Monday at about 1:22 p.m., a man walked into the Hastings City Bank, located at 9265 Cherry Valley Ave., and handed a teller a note that stated he had a gun. However, no weapons were shown. The robber was able to get away before the police arrived. A tracking dog fol­ lowed the man's scent for about five minutes before losing it. Police believe the robber had a car waiting for him. The man is described as a white male, 5'10 to 6' tall, stocky build, about 40 years old and unshaven. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt under a dark coat, light jeans and brown leather boots. local Although some retailers have noticed one or two suspicious males wan­ dering parking lots and stores over the past week, the police cannot confirm they were involved in the current heist. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the special features of the Thornapple Kellogg Arts Festival Feb. 24 was a virtual tour of the new high school auditorium, which should be completed by September 2010. The new auditorium will have 800 seats on two levels. The cur­ rent auditorium has 425 seats. Music teacher and band director Ray Rickert said he is impressed by several things in the new plan. “Space is probably first and foremost. Not only will there be more seating for The man is suspected of watching the business for 45 minutes before entering the bank. Lt. Kevin Kelley said he is hoping someone will recall seeing the suspect in the bank's parking lot prior to entering the bank. Police ask anyone with information to call the Kent County Sheriffs Department at (616) 632-6100 or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345. Fire destroys 100-year-old home by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer At about 6 a.m. Monday, Janice McGavin woke up to the sounds of crackling, went outside and found her house on fire. Not knowing that her husband, Timothy, had run to the store, she worried he was trapped inside. The Caledonia Fire Caledonia Department received the 6:04 a.m. call as an ‘entrapment,' meaning someone was still in the house. Fire Chief Brian Bennett, along with another firefighter, broke through the front door in search of McGavin, but only made it into the house about 15 feet before the heat and heavy smoke forced them out. Meanwhile, McGavin was listening to his’ vehicle's See FIRE, page 2 ■ 7I i - ft' < I I I | i ‘7LI J Fireman climbed on top of the aeriel truck to spray water on the roof. (Photo by ( struction. the farmer's mar­ ket will move to the front of Town Center on M-37. Information about the road detours, village-wide yard sales and farmer's mar­ ket will be included in the next edition of the Town Crier, which will be an insert See COUNCIL, page 2 Auditorium is reality in tour >I I audience members, there are no ‘bad' seats like there are in our current facility." commented Rickert. “We’ll have space to build seas and store things that should be stored in the auditorium or auditori­ um area.” Currently, choir risers are stored in the band room because there is no room for them backstage, and drama props and costumes are stored in the choir room because there is nowhere else to put those items. "The new facility will house everything it’s sup- * I 'H .1. v' I See TOUR, page 3 ■i CMA considering building a Website by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer What began as a 12-member group has doubled in size and appears to be heading toward tripling. Wednesday's During Caledonia Merchant Association (CMA) meeting, many new faces were wel­ comed. Much of the meeting was spent reviewing the group's mission statement of "to bring together businesses and professional people of good will who are interested in the promotion, improvement and advancement of the business climate of the Caledonia community." Also discussed was the importance of not only com­ munity service, but also reminding the local commu­ nity of the individual mer­ chants' existence. "We want the community to shop Caledonia and not 28th Street," said Bruce Higgins CMA chairman. Later, Higgins explained that many local clubs and organizations request support and donations, but not every­ one understands the mer­ chants need business from I I 1 See CMA, page 2 In This Issue • Book discussions beginning at library • It’s not your parents’ high school • Mitch Hill nearing half-way mark • CCP to present ‘The Princess and the Pea’ • Schaibly and Dalton score regional championships i I I 1 Kelly Lloyd) . �Page 2/The Sun and News. MtddteviNe March 1,2008 FIRE, continued from page •i - The Caledonia community woke up Monday momin to the blaze of fire. (Photo by John English) radio when he heard about the house fire at Church and Emmons. He immediately turned back around and headed home. As McGavin walked up the driveway, he was heard saying “my house!” Janice, firefighters and neighbors were relieved to see Timothy. Five area fire departments attempted to salvage the cen­ tury-old. two-story house, but the fire spread too quick­ ly. Adding to the difficulty', the two hydrants closest to the house were frozen. Firefighters used tankers to deliver waler water from hydrants on adjoining streets. An aerial truck was used to help douse the flames. Sadly, the fire killed the family's dog. A car in the adjoining driveway also burned. Caledonia The Caledonia Fire Department remained on the scene until around 2 p.m. to make sure the fire had been 6^ * The fire departments surrounded the house, trying to contain and exhaust the fire. (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) extinguished. Meanwhile. ladies from the library and neighbors kept the firemen supplied with coffee, while others provided breakfast and lunch. A State Police fire marshal was investigating the cause of the fire. Local company is honored for first-year performance COUNCIL, continued by Kelly Lloyd with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Kerr credits his success to companies. No salesperson “We excel at finding the Staff Writer That carrier recognized his the Internet. will call unless requested by right company and coverage from page 1 After just one year of busi­ ness. Statewide Insurance Advisors earned top ratings for sales in West Michigan. Statewide Insurance will celebrate its one-year anniversary March I with sales of $1.5 million for the year. According to owner Michael Kerr. KO percent of his insurance business is achievements by honoring him as the No. 1 insurance company in West Michigan for individual health sales for 2007. Kerr opened his business on Main Street in Caledonia last year with one employee. These days, his staff includes four full-time employees, plus himself. “Il’s like the ‘easy’ but­ ton.” he explained. The cus­ tomer fills out the applica­ tion on the Website and then submits it to the insurance company. Within a short period of time, an agent from Statewide Insurance Advisors reviews the appli­ cation and presents the best quote from the top insurance the client. •• “The application is easy, •said Kerr. “We also offer nomoney-down policy that makes it easy for the cus­ tomer.’’ By working with many insurance companies. Statewide is able offer the best policies for medical, life, dental, and annuities. at the right rate for our cus­ tomers.” said Kerr. Customers range from individuals to families to groups. For more information and a online application, visit Statewide's at Website www.statewidemedical.com. or call 616-868-1563.□ in the Sun and News in March. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday. March 11. at 7 p.m. HASTINGS 4 tn* www.G0TI.com Goodrich 1 ZUALITY THEATERS Celebrate "Reading Day’ with the Grand Rapids Griffins 269-945-SHOW Downtown Meeting! on State St. Rock Inf iMtt * All Digital touM Fret Drink Refill* • com refill* 1 BIG SCREENS Join Griff and all his pals at the Grand Rapids Griffins’ Reading Day Sunday, March 2. Come cheer on the home­ town hockey team and celebrale the joy of reading. All library card holds will get two-for-onc ticket deals at the box office on game Book discussions beginning at library Join other avid readers for a friendly and informal book discussion at the Kent District Library, Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons St. Read each month’s select­ ed title and come prepared to discuss favorite characters, scenes, plot twists and more. Book discussions will be held at I p.m. Wednesdays, March 5, and April 2. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information about selected titles or to register, contact the Caledonia •It library at (616) 647-3840. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults A Christoph er Bier. DDS • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment New Patients Welcome 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia VISA L 9* 06663823 day. Dress up as a favorite sto­ rybook character and win prizes. Meet children’s book author. Brad Herzog from 3 to 5 p.m. and purchase sports and Michigan-themed books at discounted prices. During the game, visit the Kent District Library booth and Katie L., the elephant, spin the prize wheel, and check out favorite storybooks. For more information. v i s i I www.griffinshockey.com. $4.00 ALL SEATS ex cent adult evening Imm ll’l IMtwiK KSEEtet i $6.50 n. © Stadium Seating O No paaw* SHOWTIMES 3/1 : R • • II.' 3/6 ®3 SPRING MATINEES CMA, continued from page 1 .i® hI tek I (atentlny btBfcjii A* Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM I 3/1-3/2 SHREK THE THIRD R . > | O r SEMI-PRO (R) 12:05,2:20,4 35.6 50. 9:20 FRI/SAT LS 11 35 O VANTAGE POINT (PG 13) those clubs and organization to have the finances to sup­ port the groups. The mem­ bers also agreed they need to support each other and encourage their employees to do the same. The community needs to support the local merchants so that the local merchants can donate to the schools and other groups,” commented Higgins. Other business discussed was the creation of a Website. The group agreed it would be a necessary and useful tool to help residents and visitors find places in Caledonia. Within the Website, businesses can have links to their Websites. Over the past couple of months, the group has con­ templated sponsoring a car show. The car show commit­ tee made a recommendation to table the car show until next year when they can devote more planning time. Lastly, members agreed to sponsor a bid table at the band auction on March 15. Different merchants will donate gift certificates and items for a ‘shop locally’ gift package. 1:05, 3:15, 5:25,7:35, 9 45 FRI/SAT LS 11:55 © THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) 11 20. 2 00. r.»i 4:20, 6:40, 9:00 FRI/SAT LS 11:15 JUMPER (PG-13) 1:50. 4.10. 7:00 FOOL’S GOLD (PG € 13) I 11:10,9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:45 II" C O U F»O N STfreIe Hi i i * i' t 20oz DRINK wHh B2 50 purohM 1 IV M bag of tatory popcorn I i * Famous J I> T FRIDAY DURING fl LEGION FISH FRY 'TN I ■ with all the ■ ^^^trimmings A <7 FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH 2IST 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM Fried, Baked, ■ iHttftSl I THf BIST Beer Battered Fish, E/QU O QUDIMD ■ ■ Boiled Shrimp, Vegetables, < <vrr Gt ^nKIfvir ■ Cole Slaw, Homemade INTOWN Bread and Ice Cream FOR ONLY mod ™ PUBUC , S. L-. Wi? ’9.00 Now Serving LUNCH DAILY Caledonia | American Legion #305 I j * K 1 Li �•• Jl 11 The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1,2008/ Page 3 •II TOUR, continued from page 1 That will all change," he “We'll be able to added, hold rehearsals while the auditorium is being used." The new auditorium will be air conditioned. According to Rickert, the space is very flexible, espe­ cially with the balcony setup. There are basically four areas of seating, any of which can be closed or opened, depending upon the size of the expected crowd. "I can't imagine that there ?■ would be a time that this new £ facility will not meet our needs," he said. ? s « ; J’ . One of the improvements -r *41 to the new space is better accessibility. handicap •W Everyone can get to the stage r y • 11:1 right from the new ‘main street' without elevators or lifts. There will be plenty wheelchair-accessible seat­ _w * al level. ing at the main -fc. between the two sections of fixed seats. An elevator will • 7^* serve the balcony. "Main Street" is part of the renovation of the high school. This extends from the new main entrance to the school from the west parking lot. There will be no separate outside entrance to the audi­ torium; entrance will be inside the building. Rickert said he especially Tenth grader Aaron McDaniel thinks the virtual walk likes the design. through of the new auditorium is “pretty cool.” “It's been designed to pro­ apron makes a much better ly separate from the perform­ vide more than adequate venue for performing and for ance area," he said. seating for all of our events "Currently, if something is and yet maintains an intimate listening and viewing," he going on in the auditorium, atmosphere," he said. explained. Noise control also will be nothing can be going on in Right now he said he the band or choir rooms. better in the new facility. posed to," he noted. He said he is also impressed by the design and acoustics of the space. The present thrust-style stage doesn't really lend itself well to anything, said Rickert. "The new proscenium­ style stage with the curved v 3sJ "In our current space, the air handlers are all inside the room. If you want the mechanical noise to go away, you have to turn off the air handlers (which includes heating). In our new mechanical facility. all equipment is kept acoustical- <1 % hi! Ml • 'cite Witt ^**4 ’S £ I «c i lid rtf i Ml! Most everyone is aware of the increased number of houses succumbing to fore­ closure by banks. Barry County has not been spared. Often, families who have owned these homes also have pets. When these fami­ lies realize they will no longer be able to live in their homes, the family pet or pets sometimes becomes another problem to deal with. If the family is lucky, they a > ■9 ■KI mt I I I*!® 3JI I# I*1’ i acquaintance of his, Ryan Nowlin, who is a high school band director in the Cleveland. Ohio, area. He has published several pieces. “We're hoping to bring Ryan in for the premiere, Rickert said. Anyone who would like to take the virtual tour of the auditorium space can watch it on Rickert's page of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools W e - b s i t e 9 www.tkschools.org. » I Studio & I Hill''' "For the effects you are after" 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 1 * MARCH SPECIALS MASSAGES ••• sSr> BY $10 OFF /fa 1 Hour Massage for f Eric Baird First Time 269-967-7622 Clients 4ft 0 to pet. Other pets are being abandoned in rural areas, left to fend for themselves. Farmers have found dogs wandering their property, and house cats are appearing in what are wild, or feral, cat colonies. The County Barry Humane Society would like to remind everyone that the County Animal Control Shelter does not charge a fee to bring an animal to the facility. Those who have found themselves in foreclo­ sure (or a similar situation) who have one or more pets needing homes are asked not to abandon the animals. By taking it to the County Animal Shelter, the pet will be housed and fed and have a chance for adoption. Animal abandonment is illegal and causes much sufj[* fering for the animals. will move to a place where the pet can remain with the family. Sadly, this is not always the case. Across the country, and right here in Barry County, animal control officers are being called to homes where pets have been abandoned. Often these animals have gone for long periods of time without food or water. Sometimes the officers are called in too late to save the With Pedicure * For o THORNAPPLE AREA <7 z ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION I <2 Our Hometown Charitable Organization a ,QT ^VT FO^ 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. MISSION: For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com 06660281 §iL6Ht Live Action Baw Benefit MWWWWWMWHWK SMurfay, M»rcfr 15W 7.00 Pm - S/tertt AutVSNS 3 ijosrt 9Ptl4 wort K6:3°’”r i I I FREE Tanning Visit. 06668399 A? 1 ti-eppirt BIG SC® i time travel past the construc­ tion stage and get right to the late fall of 2010, when it's due to be completed." Rickert and other staff members are already begin­ ning to plan events to cele­ brate the opening of the new space. For the band, Rickert said, “we are in the process of commissioning a compos­ er to write a piece of music that to be performed at our opening concert in the new facility. This piece will be written specifically for our band and will be a reflection of our community." The composer is an T UJ Pets suffer in home foreclosures •to to tin People had an opportunity to look at plans for the construction at the high school that will begin this spring. I iM i doesn't see the need to change anything, adding, however, "You'll have to ask me this again after it's in use. I will say that I'm happy with everything the way it looks on paper. Ours will be very close in design and construc­ tion to the new one that was just built and is now in use in Otsego. I have asked their directors and principal the same question. They have nothing on this list and I don't imagine we will either." The school is working to make sure that while con­ struction is going on students will still be able to have good learning and performance Everyone experiences. involved is still discussing construction timing and per­ formance space. “I will say that the com­ munity can rest assured that we do not plan to alter our drama or music performance schedule just because we don't have an auditorium, kb The explained Rickert. show must go on, as they say." The school still plans to have plays and musicals each year, as well as concerts and other events; they'll just be in different venues. Rickert predicts the big gym will be one venue, along with other locations. He said that per­ haps some other venues around town will be used, as well. "This is going to be a great facility. I wish that we could M Ok^N/A tuft Seteel T? ik^f/t everything from business cards and Ban$$ $13 M tte teer $10 advance tickets vcfces M Vk sc^el °ffw | I O brochures Q41 PM M 698-1938 if AN call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 >I rd r• 06668350 1 ! IIZIi �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1,2008 Living Hope Assembly of God i Loving God, Loving People <>• 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................ 10.50 a.m. This Sunday Morning 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE | BRIGHTSIDE Church Applying All of the Bible to All of Life www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a caring heart for our community' and the world" • Sunday Worship ........................... 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child &. Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Ruwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 al 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) is Truth Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6.00 WFUR 102.9 am pm pm FM Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study ......... M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Join s Sundays at 10 am I Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, Sunday School...................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. 3449 76th St Caledonia (616)698-9660I www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M3 7. then west on 76th St. (Bib ^ime THetbobi st dDfrurtl) J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship ........... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........... ......... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class . . . . ......... 11:00. a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site, http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors CHURCH Nutserv amiable hervone« uieknme 9185 Chenv Valiev. Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor Rev. Clint Cozier. Ph D. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Gt 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 BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual Contemporary •• Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Verne Reed Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orQ A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org 8 30am - Traditional ii •II am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School day ofyour week Nurierv available during services * If* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Pastor Robert Gerkc 159 131st Avenu - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 1917-2007~ 90th Year Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor a "Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace" Jll i’ 1 fciikli k d rflruteMt I** flllHIlll W b 4:00 pm 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a m is s i Mi I Non-Tradltional Service . . . .Traditional Service k & si .’.’I Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (616) 868-6437 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 *** SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Royle Bailard PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH J**** www.stpaulcaledonia.org ■RWll WAYFARER COMMUNITY CHURCH Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. ii; 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 Bible church Peace Church n » nrchng.Ti anomt farth h lamt drmworld Make the Phone: (269) 948-2261 Sunday Worship: 9:00 Q.m. or 10:45 a.m. A Faith Community of the PC(USA) I .Sunday best *' Rev. Allen Strouse Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org J J Lutheran Church COMMUNITY fe->t dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Good Shepherd CherryVXlley Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mominq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. .......... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. ineculife CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE GUN LAKE G‘-* Service Times: March 2 - Worship Service: John 9:1-41 Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax. 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org 9:30 a.m. Sunday Senices 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann FIRST BAPTIST Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School K-5th Grade 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School r 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Thy \Nord Sunday Service middlevillecrc.org (Dutton United (Reformed' Cfturcft Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 698-3170 % St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Walk Thru the Bible M-37 in Ipving) Hcdncidoy Scnice; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370I Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmnistnes org /see/churches exe/ch 17897 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service mile off SCNPAA SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:0() A.M. Holy Communion MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED tVs, church www.cornerchurch.org 616-698-8104 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.. S. off 68th) ww. livinghopeassembly. org (616) 698-0749 ^cornerstone Mr/ming Worship......................................... 9:30 a m Fellowship Time ........................................10:35 a.m Evening Praise.............................................. 600 p m Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 2415 McCann Rd. (1 A Place For YOU! % I* 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord" SUNDAY CELEBRATION on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday School............. \..................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ..................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) 5:45 p.m. Wed Awana & Youth Group................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer .............................. 6:45 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Kart Bashkx. Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People " Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia III 616-698-8001 j—[ (i 'I 'to A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship.................................... 10:00 - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................... 11:00 - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ 7:00 Pastor Merritt Johnson a.m. '’ll I a.m. 1 k p.m. p.m. «**>•*« *•*** \ ir �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1, 2008/ Page 5 111 your parents’ high school anymore by Patricia Johns Assistant Superintendent for Staff Writer Curriculum Tom Enslen On April 20, 2006, Gov. don’t know yet what those Jennifer Granholm signed courses will be. There may legislation (Public Acts 123 be a need for more than just and 124) that is now' making the advanced classes on the school administrators tear curriculum. The motive behind the out their hair and parents and students realize they no legislation is to provide longer will share the same Michigan students with the knowledge and skills needed high school memories. The Cherry Commission for jobs in the 21st Century . on Higher Education and In fact, the State Board of Growth Economic was Education believes this rig­ formed in 2004. Following orous new set of statewide raduation requirements is the release of the commis­ sion’s report in 2005, the among the best in the nation. Michigan Department of With these new graduation Education (MDE) examined requirements, students will research, identified chal­ be well-prepared for future lenges students and school success in college and the districts face, surveyed dis­ workplace. Merit Michigan The trict graduation require­ ments, taped national and Curriculum requires students international experts and to take algebra I, geometry, studied “best practices,” algebra 2 and a fourth course or what is working in the in math as a senior. For some area of high school reform students at TK, this will be met by taking advanced across the country. This report was the impe­ placement calculus or an tus for the creation of the advanced math class. But for Michigan Merit Curriculum other students, the district hopes to get approval from (MMC). The legislation became the state for a math-related effective for students who class such as accounting. One of the complications entered eighth grade in 2006. These students in the class of at TK is that some students at 2011 now face more strin­ the middle school may take gent requirements and less algebra I. But they still will flexibility on when to take be required to take four years classes. In fact all seniors in of math in high school Students will be required the 2010-2011 school year will be taking two trimesters to take four years of English, as well. At TK, this will of mathematics. flexible with Unfortunately, remain Thornapple Kellogg advanced placement classes Principal Tony Koski and available for juniors and sen- iors. High school students must complete three credits in sci­ ence. All students must take biology and either chemistry or physics. The high school is still struggling on what third science classes to offer to students w ho are not look­ ing for a science-based career. Advanced placement classes and anatomy are available for students inter­ ested in science or medical careers. Students must complete three credits in the social sci­ ences and must take one trimester in civics and one trimester in economics. Students must take two trimesters of United States history and geography and two trimesters of world his­ tory and geography. Seniors will no longer be required to take government, but it is an elective. In addition, stu­ dents at TK will be able to take advanced placement U.S. history’ and micro-economics. The MMC requires that health be included in physi­ cal education, and students at TK must take two trimesters of physical education to meet the requirements. Students will also have to take one credit in the visual, performing or applied arts. In addition, they must have an online learning experi­ ence. At TK this will be included in other classroom learning. Also, students who gradu- >11 * I ■ kF $ J ?: 5 I <0® j Wa L llli-K tens to ■•It I Mitch Hill nearing half-way mark ■HE | WMB' 1 IlltaW « II Ir Middleville resident Mitch Hill will be participating in this year’s David's House bowl-a-thon March 14. So far. Hill has reached the halfway mark of his $3,000 goal, which would surpass the $2,300 he raised last year. He said he really enjoys working on this project and has been attending local events in an effort to reach the $3,000 goal. t .. . bi*: MOfefoe®® , ■* J co*"®*'” ““ C! H This is the sixth year Hill has raised money tor the event which supports hous­ ing for people with disabili­ ties in the Grand Rapids area. Hill, who works at Marketplace, Middleville has set up a container for contributions in the store. Donations also may be sent to Mitch Hill, 2095 Brook St., Middleville 49333. Checks should be made out to David’s House. ffi (•If Two years ago Hill was the top fundraiser for the David’s House bowling event and came in second last year. He hopes the $3,000 will help him regain the top spot. ate in 2016 must take two credits of a foreign language. This requirement may be met before high school but the details have not yet been worked out. “We have a little time to see how to incorporate this into the curriculum.” said Enslen. Both Koski and Enslen said they believe there is enough time within the trimester system to meet the needs of students whose career interests are not in math or science fields. This is where the schedul­ ing nightmares come in. Students will not be able to take three trimesters of math or science in a year to open time the following year for another course. But because some elective courses are not taught every year and may have prerequisites, some students may not get to take all the classes they desire. Many TKHS students Manv already met the requirements before mandates went into effect. However, only some students took two trimesters of mathematics their senior year. There are some concerns that this “one-size-fits-all” mandate may cause difficul­ ties for some students. Both Enslen and Koski mentioned that one unforeseen impact of the MMC is a rise in stu­ dents not receiving diplo­ mas. “We are going to have to work hard to help students who have difficulty with these requirements” says Enslen. The state has stressed to schools that credit is based on proficiency in meetin meeting expectations, not seat time. Credit can be earned through advanced studies, such as accelerated course I placement, advanced place­ ment, dual enrollment, an international baccalaureate program or an early or mid­ dle-college program. The requirement that the MDE develop subject area content expectations and assessments to evaluate wheth-er students have met those goals is one reason stu­ dents will be taking the Michigan Merit Exam. 44 I am hoping once we go through an entire cycle of these requirements, we will see the result in much higher scores on the MME,” noted Koski. There is an option for a student's parent to request a personal curriculum for the student which is developed with a high school counselor or other designee selected by the high school principal. The personal curriculum is for a small percentage of students who seek to exceed the requirements of the MMC or for students with disabilities who need special accommodations or modifi­ cations. Parents in the Thornapple Kellogg district were sent information about this process. Career development is also part of the MMC, begin­ ning in the seventh grade. The state board of educa- / X - 9 * * ^6^ tion feels that research justi­ fies the mandating ot this more rigorous curriculum and that it will more ade­ quately prepare students. In addition, some research shows that school graduates readily admit they were not significantly challenged in school or ready for employment or college. In her support for the MMC. Gov. Granholm quot­ ed employers and college leaders saying that graduates from high school need to master higher-level mathematics and communications skills more than ever before. According to a press release from the State Board of Education, “New research reveals the key to students succeeding in college or the workplace is taking high school courses courses in math school beyond algebra ll and advanced courses in English and science.” While TK leaders agree, they feel the need for more flexibility and also foresee problems with scheduling to allow students to meet the requirements and take elec­ tive courses. 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I Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ A turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and r * I § emotional growth. ~ Zoo-phonics 1 Christ-centered curriculum from 8 i fl *w Concordia Publishing * Jp ■ J Open House providing a safe, encouraging and intellectually stimulating Christ-centered environment. I ( • J ■ J I I I I ? If 1 I • 4 Come and talk with our caring teachers and staff and enjoy some activities with your i kindergartner. r A* I■ ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment i * 1 a The safer side “stranger safety” program ! | 3 Hour Class w 5 I W. 5«S 7 A "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 Thursday March 6, 2008 1 I www.DuttonChristianSchool.org 2 6:00-7:30PM I I I 06667862 r 111 I k I r• I • si It iW 1 Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 \1 I i. — — — ** » ■ * . ■■ ■ *• —* * * * — * * �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1, 2008 Local Pheasants Forever banquet is set for tonight The Board of Directors of the Barry County Pheasants Forever will hold their annu­ al banquet on Saturday, March 1, at the Middle-Villa Inn. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Seed distribution will take place just place to that. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Paul Najdowski, habitat chairman says, “Each year the banquet is the most important fund-raising event for any chapter. It is through the generosity of sponsors and members that we are able to plant so many acres of prairie grasses and food plots each year. Out of the $60 entry fee for regular members, we only profit $5. The real profit comes from ticket sales that evening and the auctions.” “We have have much sup­ port from many local busi­ nesses and individuals, alike,” said Chapter Jim Decker. President Jim “When people give me the time to explain what Pheasants Forever is about, 99 percent of them say yes to support our efforts. What I love most about Pheasants Forever is that our local board of directors gets to decide where every dollar is spent. Our chapter now helps fund over 400 acres of wildlife habitat right here in our own county.” “We are proud of the perks our levels of sponsorship have to offer,” said Decker. “We try to entice members to upgrade to a sponsor, •It or even to the next two levels of sponsorship. This allows them to enjoy the value of the next level of member­ •It ship. Sponsor prices start at $300, and even at this begin­ ning level has the potential to pay back over $500 in mem­ bership, tickets, prizes and Eric spent countless hours in service to his communities through his involvement with the Ypsilanti and Kentwood Jaycees, United Way, Cascade Thornapple River Association, Peninsula Writers, Kent County Sheriff Department Traffic Squad and Victim Services Unit. Eric will be sadly missed by Shirley, his wife of 46 years, their daughter Christine; grandchildren Scott, Jeffrey, Dana and Eric Neitzel, age 73, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008. He was born in Detroit to Stanley and Vada Neitzel. He graduated from Allen Park High School. After serving in the U.S. Army he earned a B.S. in accounting from Wayne State University. He was retired from the position of payroll clerk at Wolverine World Wide in Rockford. Grace Roguska. He is also survived by his sister, Gerladine Szor and brother Dal (Kathy Haven). Funeral services were held on Thursday at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Traffic Squad Safety and Community Action Fund, the Cascade Foundation, or Peninsula Writers Scholarship Fund. Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet / Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff < A. .x . ■- j- LI« The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) announce its third annual essay contest, entitled “Our Historic Places.” the contest, which is open to all fourth grade students, cele­ brates Michigan’s local his­ toric places and gives stu­ dents a chance to explore them. MHPN believes that par­ ticipation in the contest will encourage students to become historians in their own communities, encourag­ •It ing them to write about a his­ toric place in their own hometown. Essays should describe one historic site in GJ by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Tickets are now available for the Sock-Hoppin’ Silent and Live Auction Band Benefit slated for Saturday, March 15th. Tickets for the fun-filled * S; r- '— — < H" * HllM * •** - tzsiv 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 HB/ V7SA Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 wvvvv.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director «. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry A play in two acts by Phil Grecian Based on the book by Margery Williams Community Foundation is used to help fund Directed by Coleen Downey activities Directed by Brent Alles throughout the county in the March 7. 8.14 & 15 7:00 PM March 9 a 16 @ 2:30 PM Lowell Performing Arts Center (Lowell High School) 11700 Vergennes St. SE. 616-897-8545 Lowell Area Arts Council www.lowellartscouncil.org the student’s community. This may be a historic home, commercial building, school, house of worship, farm, cemetery, bridge or other site. The chosen site should be at least 50 years old. Successful essays must briefly describe the historic site, explain its significance to the local community, and discuss the importance of its preservation for both the stu­ •It dent and future generations. Entries should be no more than 500 words (two typed or three handwritten pages). As part of the contest, edu­ cators may download • Lt a free basic historic preservation lesson plan to introduce the topic to their students at www.mhpn.org. The essay contest deadline is March 21, with the win­ ning essays announced at MHPN’s 2008 conference in May. Visit www.mhpn. org or call (517) 371-8080 for complete rules and entry forms. The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is a non-profit organization that advocates for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to the state's economic vital­ ity, sense of place, and con­ nection to its past. I Ijl L1 Li T z ft. •' r [jpi03W lisas siminst -i.r it Band auction tickets available By- * •- --o 06668267 hundreds of chapters have formed, and tens of thou­ sands of acres of habitat have been planted with funds raised from the annual ban­ quets. Pheasants Forever also maintains 15 regional biolo­ gists to work closely with w. members and habitat chair­ men to determine what kind of habitat best suites the needs for any given site. These sites not only enhance the area for pheasants, but help to create new refuge for dozens of other animals and birds. The Barry County chapter also has field tools available for rent. fe Bl -. •• ■ * win great prizes.” “We still have some seats available,” added Chapter Treasurer Dan Kingma. Those who want to order tickets for the banquet may call Jim or Jennifer at the Freeport Elevator at (616) 765-8421. Pheasants Forever membership dues are includ­ ed for the first family mem­ y ber who registers. Spouses and children over the mini­ mum age of 12 cost $30 each. A buffet-style dinner will be included with each ticket purchased. Pheasants Forever was founded in 1983 due to the decline of pheasant numbers around the nation. Since then “Our Historic Places” essay contest is for fourth graders Eric Neitzel ? seed. We make sure that at least one in every 10 spon­ sors wins an upgraded value. We currently have around 30 sponsors.” Scott Prill, banquet chair­ man also added, “We are very excited about this year’s banquet due to the impres­ sive items donated and pur­ chased for this event. We have a Kansas whitetail hunt, a Canadian bear hunt, taxi­ dermy services, custom­ framed, limited-edition prints and special-edition firearms. We also have many games to add excitement to the evening. Members will have fun playing games while earning raffle tickets to r1 II' '/I Ml name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526, evening are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The tickets include admission to the event, food, beverages (no alcohol), silent and live auctions, music and fun. 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Flowers were left after a stray, gray goose died. The goose had spent several months near the corner of Green Lake and Cherry Valley roads. Area residents would stop and leave food for it. (Photo by Cheryl Peters) s J ■’ * I - i-*. ji 4 ■’M * Walter c** IMAGINE A PLACE WHERE THE ONLY ICE YOU'LL FIND1SIN YOUR ’ A ’ R« fej. £3^aaCt 1;W Lizzy’s ‘cheerleaders,’ Dawn Burton, Neil Moore and Christina Hoffman, take their dip. Their fund-raising effort more than met their $8000 goal. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ok J*4* itDBKR “lira®itaS *whiife m i»w i SE-iiitiiM Itpi'pi: IF' keiEiSs ®dfcBKn I«n1 111! sjeiklM. QSI WtT Lit w Mil ISI•H 'I .8 iafel®' IlW I *'li’C3SflrTir -J I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer ' Lizzy (Elizabeth) Hicks is a little girl with a winning smile and a big problem. She has cerebral palsy and needs special help learning to walk and care for herself, as well as getting ready to go to a regular school. Annette Her mom, Hoffman of Gun Lake, strug­ gled to pay for the special educational help her daugh­ ter needed and was more than $8,000 in debt to Lizzy’s school in Grand Rapids. This is where Lizzy’s cheerleaders came ‘ in. Her aunt, Dawn Burton, and sis­ ter, Christina Hoffman, joined forces to raise the $8,000 needed for Lizzy to get back into school. They decided to raise funds by jumping into Gun Lake dur­ ing the recent Winterfest Polar Bear Dip. A scholarship fund was established by the family at Chemical Bank. "We wanted everyone to know that any money they donated would go to help pay education costs for Lizzy," said her mother, Annette. So far, the scholarship fund has raised more than $10,000. This includes gifts from the Winterfest commit­ tee, the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Womens Club and Kyomi’s Gift. In addition to a monetary donation, Kyomi’s Gift presented the family with $500 in gas cards to help get Lizzy to school. Dawn and Christina were _____ joined by Lizzy’s cousin, Neil Moore, from Hastings in the Polar Bear Dip. “It was pretty cold," Christina said. Dawn said she was amazed and grateful at how generous people were during this fund- raising effort. The support gave Annette a new perspective. “It feels great to know how many good people there world, she still are in the world." said. Lizzy will return to school March 10. She has had one of her legs in a cast for the past three weeks, recuperat­ ing from breaking it in a fall. After she gets the cast off next week, Lizzy said she will be very careful getting ready to go back to school. Next fall, the youngster will attend Wayland Public Schools three days a week and continue to get special­ ized care and instruction in Grand Rapids the other two days a week. “The generosity of all the donors who helped is giving Lizzy a good start," said Annette. may Donations be dropped off at any Chemical Bank branch or at the Gun Lake Motel on Patterson Road. Checks should be to made payable the Hendricks Elizabeth Scholarship Fund. ’ A 1 - • if ’ I V on an amazing Beal the winter blahs by cruising lo . This paradise jusl soath of the U.S. border Moyal Caribbean Cra&xe vocal offers a vibrant culture, world-class beaches, lash green rain forests, and vividly painted architecture II > THATWILL DAZZLE YOUR EYES TOWftRM YOUR SPIRIT v i Monarch of the Seas Vision of the Seas* i 7-Night Mexican Riviera 3/4-Night Baja Mexico Departing from Los Angeles, California Departing from Lox Angeles. 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Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. 616-891-9294 06660257 4 I ’I your insurance source I The Brouwers Agency 126 East Main St. Middleville (269)795-2224 1 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1, 2008 CCP to present ‘The Princess and the Pea’ .. 3 The royal couple chooses a candidate, the repulsive Princess Rutabaga, but the prince falls in love the beau­ tiful Jasmine, who also claims to be a princess. Not believing Jasmine’s claims, the queen tests the beauty by ordering that a pea be placed under Jasmine’s bed. If she can feel it. she must be a princess. But how is a lady to feel the pea under 13 mattresses and four feath­ er comforters? Meanwhile, Rutabaga and her snooty family make their way to the castle for the planned wed­ ding ceremony, which could disrupt things. The main cast of characincludes ters Prince Handsome (Adam Brooks), Princess Jasmine (Emily Vaughn), Queen Bessie (Beth Shank), King Handsome (Julio Nieves), Jester (Evan Bigger), and Announcer (Logan Anderson). Additional characters are: Princess Rutabaga (Jamie Yonker). Queen Rutabaga (Brit Jerzyk), Prince Rutabaga (Sam Casares), Princess Shallot (Natalie Adams), Princess Cauliflower (Taylor Wierenga), Queen Bessie's Assistants (Stephanie Birkmeier and McKinzie Arnold), King Handsome's Assistant (Brody Norman), Sir Maximus the Knight (Ryan Anderson), Agatha Regan/McKinzie (Clare (Katrina Arnold), Maude (Alexa Helga Carter), Callaway), Young Beggar Child (Abby Pletcher) and The Merchant (Darcy Shank). The play is directed by Scott Erno with Sherry Crawford as producer. Pam Shank and Terri Birkmeier created the costumes while Jim Hillen designed the sets. Pam Shank is the stage man­ ager with assistant stage manager Josh Powers. Public relations are handled by Dan Willoughby. Erik Jacobson and Jeff Jenkins will manage the lights and Jenkins will control the sound. Tickets are $4 for all seats, with reserved seat tickets available at the Caledonia Resource Center. General admission tickets will be available at the door. For reserved seat tickets or more information, call (616) 891-8117. 0! ft c 0 (11 r L.lfli Queen Bessie (Beth Shank) and King Handsome (Julio Nieves) receives help from Jester (Evan Bigger) as they test Princess Jasmine (Emily Vaughn), whom Prince Handsome (Adam Brooks) adores. TransitionsOO WW CALEDONIA VISION CENTER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children's eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available here N k “• ** *1 I VI r. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm M 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Community Players will present ‘The Princess and the Pea’ Saturday, March. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center. 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Seniors are invited for refreshments in the high school cafeteria at 6:45 p.m., with the performance begin­ ning at 7:30 p.m. There is no cost for this evening of the­ ater but senior citizens must call (269) 795-3397 to pre­ register. Deadline to register is Monday, March 3. cit I& MV * • • * ■ 5 j h A' *~ *■ ■ 1 ■ *? ’.^'5 Kelly formerly of Desert Sun. would like to thank everyone who has suppoerted her for the last four years and continue to strive to be a meat stylist that works to meet your personal needs. Slop in today to check out our new fresh look, prod­ uct lines, and price details. We hope to see you soon!! Thank you, Kelly & Suzy 3497 N. M-37, Middleville. Ml 49333 269-795-7 I l? k IA f •i �r The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1,2008/ Page 9 ) Caledonia library to host spring events A> by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library will host many events over the next few months. On Thursday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m., children age 6 ■'J X S& s ss p.m., children aged 6 and up are invited to "Pokemon Madness." Visitors will learn more about the Pokemon craze, join others to play the Pokemon Trading Card game and participate in other activities and crafts. Adults interested in mak­ ing their own jewelry are invited to the library and under are invited to "Wheels Go Round." Participants will "put on their seat belts" to enjoy sto­ ries, crafts and activities about trucks, cars and other •It things that go. Also on April 17, at 3:30 Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. All supplies will be provided as the adults learn the basic techniques for beading and jewelry-making while creat­ ing their own bracelets and a pair of coordinating earrings. The class is limited to 20 adults. The Kent District Library will host its fifth annual poetry contest for teens, •It grades sixth through 12th. Winners will receive a S50 gift certificate to Schuler Books and Music, and win­ ning entries will be pub­ lished online and in a special 2008 poetry booklet. Participants have until April 30 to submit entries, and the winners will be announced in May. Rules and entry forms may be picked up at the Caledonia Library. Registration is required for all events. For more information, call the Caledonia library7 at (616) or visit 647-3840 www.kdl.org. I \ 1 (I t Students preparing for next week’s MME 1 fe. S' 1 top <1 ! IJ <1 'l B t. j £ Local superintendents speak at Rotary IU1II feW by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tuesday, March 11, will be just a little different for at Thornapple students Kellogg High School. Along with students across the state, juniors will be taking the ACT test which is part of the Michigan Merit Exam. Ninth and tenth graders will be taking other tests that Tuesday. Seniors have the day off. Before taking the exam March 11. juniors will be I treated to breakfast. TK Principal Tony Koski gave parents an overview of the MME process in January . Information he gave parents included resources to help students do well on these standardized tests. Tuesday, will have juniors report to assigned rooms by 8:20 a.m., when test prepara­ tion begins. Each student needs to bring a calculator. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider talks about being a superintendent in Michigan at Monday’s joint Rotary Club meeting in Hastings. Rider, along with Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee and Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Hund, all spoke about the current economic climate in Michigan and how it affects schools. The Hastings, Delton and Middleville Rotary clubs gathered for their annual joint meeting in Hastings Monday, Feb. 25. Inventory Clearance Sale SAVE 20% TO 50% ON AN IMPRESSIVE SELECTION OF QUALITY Jewelry & Watches -A ■ 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Tires 2000 Students taking these tests must not bring cell phones or pagers to the test area. If these items go off, the offending student's tests will be void, according to state and national testing rules. “Leave your cell phones at home or in your locker." said Koski. In addition, students may not bring food or drinks into the testing areas. Sophomores must be in the big gym for test registra­ tion by 7:40 a.m. They will be taking ACT Plan tests in English, math, reading and science. After lunch, they will attend a course-schedul­ ing meeting and go to class­ rooms for Educational Development Plan Computer work. Ninth graders will go to designated classrooms for tests which begin at 8 a.m. They will be tested in mathe­ matics, reading and locating information. After lunch, to get enough sleep, dress in they will attend a course­ layers or bring a sweatshirt scheduling meeting and and a driver's license or stu­ work on schedules for the dent ID. More detailed information 2008-2009 school year. Koski said he hopes that about the MME is available seniors will use March 11 to at www.mi.gov/mme, and visit colleges, finish scholar­ information about the ACT ship applications or perhaps tests is at www.act.org. “It is critical for all junior volunteer in the community. On Wednesday and students to attend school on Thursday, students will con­ March 11,12 and 13 to take tinue to take tests but also these tests," he stressed. will have the opportunity to “Students who are absent attend classes, and seniors will have to take make up tests." will be back in class. and Wednesday On Thursday, ninth, tenth and For everything 12th graders will be in class, and juniors will take tests from business during half the day and be in class the other half. cards and Juniors will take Work Keys reading and math tests I brOCllUrCS Celli and the Michigan Math exam. On Thursday, they | J-Ad Graphics will take the Michigan sci­ ence, and social studies tests. (269) 945-9554 Koski encourages students adds truck, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN trailer rental NOTICE OF ADOPTION J J T I I -* I I 1 . •I d 1 I I Jon Raymond, owner of Tires 2000, at 500 Arlington Court, Middleville, recently added U-Haul truck and trail­ er rentals to services current­ ly available there. Raymond chose to make U-Haul rentals part of his business because of the area's need for a moving­ service option. • Families needing moving services will now have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving. U-Haul part­ nering with business owners across North America to increase convenience is one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's corpo­ rate sustainability initiatives. Tires 2000 can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and sup­ plies designed specifically for transporting household furnishings, including mov­ ing vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appli­ ances, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. U-Haul also offers items to protect belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes in a variety of sizes, tape, rope, protec­ materials. tive-wrapping locks and mattress covers. For more information, or to rent moving equipment today, call Tires 2000 at (269) 795-3550. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission Ordinance. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are as follows: 1. Compensation Commission. The Township Local Officers Compensation Commission would determine the salary of each elected Township official. The salary determination by the Commission would be the salary of each elected official unless the Township Board rejects the salary determination by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Township Board members. If the salary determination is so rejected, the existing salary continues. 2. Commission Members. The Commission would consist of five members, each of whom must be a registered township elector. Each member is to be appointed by the Supervisor, subject to confirmation by at least a majority vote of Township Board members. The term of office of each Commission member is five years, except that of the members first appointed, one each shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, respectively. An offi­ cer or employee of the Township or an immediate family member of a Township officer or employee may not be appointed to the Commission. 3. Commission Meetings. The Compensation Commission may meet only in each odd-numbered year, and may meet on not more than 15 separate days. Its salary determinations must be made within 45 days after its first meeting. Meetings of the Commission must be held in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. 4. Other Matters. Commission members may not receive compensation, but with Township Board approval, they may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The salary of an elected Township official may not be decreased during the official’s term of office. 5. Effective Date. The ordinance will become effective March 2, 2007. A copy copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected and purchased at the Township office, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: February 28, 2008 THE I I 4 I * i i fl * r ’ 11 f n 11 J l> i| .1 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF i CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF 1 CALEDONIA h:\jrb\cln\cal-twp\not.08\local-officers-compensation.adp.doc 02687779 ♦ �I III Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1, 2008 BCF scholarship deadline is April by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Erin Welker from the Barry Community Foundation said she hopes students remember that the deadline to apply for scholar­ ships through the online application process is April 1. The new online process began Jan. 28. Students may fill out the form and apply for up to 10 scholarships. The deadline for applying is April 1. “We think this will save paper and perhaps encourage CALL 269-945-9554 any time for 4 ction-ads! 7 students to apply for scholar­ ships they might not have known about," a said Welker. New federal guidelines for scholarship donors have made this move necessary for many local groups. The first step for students is to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This is required to establish financial need. Information about filling out the FAFSA at is available www.fafsa.org. Financial aid officers encourage students to submit the FAFSA by March 1. Welker said students must have an e-mail address before filling out the online form. “Free e-mail addresses are available from several differ­ ent providers,” explained Welker. “Students who do not have an e-mail address Ulafich Specious • 1 month Unlimited Tanning $29.95 • Spring Sparkle 7 Foils $25.00 Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com -4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 co no larger than a 4-by-6-inch print. They should always print two copies of their application before hitting the “submit” button. One will be submitted with any additional require­ ments and a photo to the Foundation by April 1. Students should keep one copy of the application at home. Welker stressed that each application will be assigned a number and that members of the committee reviewing the scholarships will not know the name of the stu­ dents submitting applica­ tions, only a number. “We want all students to know that the applications will be reviewed fairly and impartially," Welker said. The online application also may be used by those applying for non-traditional scholarships. The grade point averages may be different for scholar­ ships, as well. Students may apply for up to 10 scholarships on the online application. They do not have to have been accepted by a college or uni­ versity at the time they apply for a scholarship. Essays that are required include long- and short-term goals, the student’s greatest challenge, community serv­ ice, the person who influ­ enced the student's career path, and why they are applying for a scholarship. Each essay can be no longer than 500 words. “This is about one page of typing,” Welker says. “We want students to write detailed, but short, essays." Students also will have to send in photos of themselves should check with their guid­ ance office for assistance.” Those who do not have access to a computer at home may use computers at local libraries or again check with their schools to see if a com­ puter may be used there. Students can go to the main menu at www.barrycf. org, click on the scholarship link, and follow the direc­ tions for filling out the form. “We encourage students to print out their form before they click the submit button. They have to send in a hard copy of the application by April 1she added. “Following the directions for each scholarship is important.” Welker noted. “Some scholarships will require an additional essay, so it is really important to follow the instructions.” Another technique Stu­ dents should use is to write their essays using Microsoft Word. “This way, students will be able to spell-check their essays, then cut and paste them to the application,” she said. “Spell-checking is not available on the foundation site.” Other requirements may be letters of recommenda­ tion. The number of recom­ mendations may vary among — — W~ 'X 'z bi1 I 0l»>! a? >>’ I 1 § f - TO*'. C ■Is** •r ',5 i - -S'- * < - ■ £ * *. ** - J */ I 1 rt - T r * ■ * i 1 ■ scholarships such as the Mom's scholarship or the Business and Professional Women’s scholarship. Applicants for these scholar1•it1 ships should follow the requirements. Links to the Barry Community Foundation Website can be found on the Websites for Delton a Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg high schools, Additional information about financial aid and scholarships is on these Websites. Students who need help filling out applications should call the Foundation at (269) 945-0526. In 2009, the online appli­ cation process is expected to begin on Jan. 1. Eg*--* ceil®® pw'-.SA. - -'-3^ J Al J JBSSS1 ■c > * -- tig SB’ I! Kl- We Know Small Business iHnc rI E Our Clients Experience the Following « to r\ IH I’lltal Op ■BSE EI • Superior customer service •Jvi: /A A r 1 •5^ -xS EEil^I d‘ I* Rffl s ?' ■ ' • Proactive and timely tax savings ideas and advice ids! hi ■ ” .’ T rtf ) '.I 2Pgi.TS ■ S<- icsT^- H; 2 finis L — _ * — • w- “ • ft : • Returns filed on time * ~ '.7 * . Si; Jr rt‘-rt- ite xt 1 J • I .. .-J (No extensions unless requested) Zumba instructors Jill fisher and Chantal Wright are ready for the next sessions of Zumba! • Customized QuickBooks training and implementation McKeown raai and Phillips PLC TK community ed offering Zumba classes • Professionals who care Does this sound like your accountant? It should! Certified Public Accountants sw C PA www.mkpcpa.com McKeown & Kraai, PLC is now America Counts on CPAs •• McKeown, Kraai, and Phillips, PLC 500 Edward Street, P.O. Box 277 / Middleville, MI 49333-0277 PH: 269.795.7927 GR: 616.454.9242 FAX: 269.795.2545 if info@mkpcpa.com 06667613 TK Community Education Director Shar Evans said. “Yes, winter is still with us, but you can beat those winter blahs by attending one of our popular Zumba exercise 11 classes. Zumba is a workout that combines the elements of a traditional fitness class with a variety of international dances. Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco, Cumbia, Samba, swing and belly dancing are just a few dances learned while working out to some . great music, she said. The eight-week class is set to begin March 8 and will be held on Monday, Thursday or Saturday. Call (269) 7953397 to register or for more Information. Two class times are offered and information on openings is available by call- ing the TK community edu­ ksjjjj, «*tss cation office. Inventory Clearance Sale 5i| SAVE 20% 50% TO ON AN IMPRESSIVE SELECTION OF QUALITY Jewelry & Watches tStv - V Vi -rt rW * o 8 i SINCE k—1 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 9 4 9 4. A MNM seng J E W E L E R S 891-5750 /n the Caledonia D&W Village Center r �I The Sun and News. Middleville, March 1, 2008/ •a Page 11 Despite rumors, Big Boy is remaining open V' by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Despite the rumors that •» Big Boy Caledonia is closing its door, owner Jason Stine said the restaurant is staying open and plans to be for a very long time. It is unknown to Stine where the rumors started, but he said they have reached Dutton, Middleville, Hastings and Wayland. “I don't know why the rumor got started,'' said Stine. “If anything, our busi­ ness has really picked up for the past few weeks.” There may be confusion with the Big Boy in Wayland which is currently closed but expected to reopen in the future. Stine said the breakfast times have been very busy ft S'® *J 1 & •Mau ’5MaSi itfb K* and the evening hours are picking up. He is hoping to earn more business during the lunch time. Seafood entrees have been added to the menu. Stine also offers discounts to area mer­ chants, students with identi­ fication and athletes who wear their jerseys to the restaurant. “We enjoy serving the Caledonia community and plan to be here for a very long time,” said Stine. Big Boy Caledonia has added seafood entrees to the menu and offers discounts to area merchants, students with identification and athletes who wear their jerseys to the restau- I •w VI ft* L— - - — —K- 1 r?4 -IM * ; [o* r j HR 7 I W L E | . .-7 --- €2 ■Mi *V fl k ft ■ X - JS- A Sru rant. States, families, individuals urged to join fitness challenge ' ■ The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is launching the first National President's Chal­ lenge - a six-week physical activity challenge to encour­ age Americans to be more active. It kicks off March 20, registration begins but March 1. “The National President's Challenge is a great way for Americans of all ages and abilities to challenge them­ selves to become healthier and lead more active lives,” says Acting Surgeon General Galson, Steven M.D., M.P.H. “Physical activity is incredibly important for liv­ ing well and living longer because it helps us maintain healthy weight, build a I! rd * ■ strong bones and reduce the risk of many serious dis­ eases, like heart disease. Type 2 diabetes and depres­ sion.” Many people remember the President's Challenge, which began in 1966, as the youth fitness test they did in school. The program is now something everyone can par­ ticipate in, including youths, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. This is the first time in its history that the President’s Council is issuing a challenge to all Americans to be active 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Joining the National President's Challenge is easy and free. Everyone aged 6 Challenge by urging individ­ uals and families in their cities and states to join in getting active. The state with the highest participation will be declared the national win­ ner, and special recognition will be given to governors of the top five participating states. “With obesity rates rising and more than 25 percent of Americans leading sedentary and older is encouraged to be active five days a week for six weeks. To complete the challenge, adults 18 and older need to be active 30 minutes a day, while youths aged 6 to 17 need to be active an hour a day. Participants can set goals, log their activity, see their and challenge progress themselves to become healthier. They can also join as an individual or with a group - a great way to get friends, family and co-work ers moving. To register, par­ ticipants can go to www.presidentschallenge.org. Mayors and governors across the country will also be participating in the National President's The Caledonia Kiwanis Club has once again part­ nered with the Caledonia Library to offer programs this spring. On March 8, Elizabeth Hentschel and Lori Coffman will instruct the creating of Retablos, a form of Mexican folk art, using metal emboss­ ing and collage. JI Lft iNewSeafood I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SEAFOOD ; BAR SHRIMP A DINNER > OPENING SOON I CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT 1 McKeown li Mt' ». rH J Incl. Soup/Salad and Fruit Bar ,I Jo A SERVING BREAKFAST AU DAY Get Onec Any item from the dessert menu. Equal or lesser value. W/entree purchase I I[ 269-795-4400 ■ I i J*. A ) > 1 j 100TH ST. & M-37 k ro I i CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA .eI FREE! i i i • NonY Wr”£ °,FFE,t"" Non-smokin • Non-smohim restaurant • We use fresi I vegetables / ‘ ”e,ro/modem facility Ll^lfrlendiy service 891-2808 MON.-THUR. MIDDLEVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY I Buy One I I • And Much More 99 . DESSERT/ C BRIAN MCKEOWN, D.D.S. a >00 • OFT ■> I I I I I • Shrimp • Clam Strips • Smelt • Cod (Incl. Soup/Salad & Fruit Bar) SEEING NEW PATIENTS BEGINNING MARCH 17TH i Every Friday through March 28,200: FRIDAY NIGHT i * Seafood Bar I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! MUST PRESENT COUPON • ONLY GOOD AT CALEDONIA BIG BOY ! 11:30 a.m. The CaledoniaLibrary7 provides a free book to students participating in classes. Area teachers have volunteered their time and talents to provide a fun art M _ * - — —. . LI a-zA >5 n / 1 experience for children and parents. To register for a class, call the Caledonia Library at (616) 647-3840. 4525 N. M-37 HWY., SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 -/ z I 4 o I > I / All You Can Eat... I ■ ■ ■ I I I I I I I I AIL YOU CAN SAT fi Challenge begins March 1 and will conclude April 3. The challenge kicks off March 20, the first day of spring and concludes May 15 during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, giving participants eight weeks to complete the sixweek program. Participants can register at www.presi♦u dentschallenge.org ’I-1I Kiwanis partners with Caledonia Library On April 12, African foam masks with Candi Price will teach the creation of these masks to sculpture using color and shape. May 10 Mike Cornell will demonstrate a collage of decoupage as he uses layers of color and collage with applique techniques. All classes run from 10 to lives, it's more important than ever for Americans to get active,” says Melissa Johnson, executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. “We hope that people across the country will rise to the challenge and join the nation in leading healthier, more active lives.” Registration for the National President's FRI. SAT. SUN. 7:309PM 7:30-10PM 7:00-10PM 7:00-9PM » I I MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED, INCLUDING HEALTHY KIDS 1 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville March 1, 2008 NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Reading month kicks off Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget of Irving Township for fiscal year 2008-2009 will be submitted for consideration at a public hearing on March 12. 2008 at 630 pjn. The proposed budg­ et will be available for inspection at the township hall at 3425 Wing Rd. on March 7th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A township board meet­ ing will be held at 7.-00 p.m. to consider adoption of the 2008-2009 budget, and other business that may become before the board. The property tax millage rite proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amend­ ed (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Amen cans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ -• J iary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the following: Carol Ergang, 3241 Wood School Rd.. Middleville, Ml 49333. Phone #(269) 948-8893. J 06668280 * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * # f Students at Page kicked off reading month with an assembly. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA County of Kent, Michigan The Village of Caledonia will be holding (2) public hearings to obtain input for the Thomapple Township BOARD OF REVIEW PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2008 Board of Review for the Township of Thomapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: The hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th, and Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the March 4, 2008 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Thomapple Township NOTICE of BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING I Monday, March 10, 2008 Village/Township Hall 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. located at Tuesday, March 11, 2008 250 S. Maple St., Caledonia, MI. 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday March 10, 2008 Wednesday, March 12, 2008 5 to 8 p.m. CALL 269- 795- 7202 To make appointment to be heard by the Board of Review WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 12. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated mul­ tipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized val- SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2008 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. Oliver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord Absent: None. ‘ President Myers asked that the synopsis of the January 22, •II 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the January 22, 2008 •it meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Van Noord support­ ed the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the revised agenda. Oliver made a motion to accept the revised •]•!•. rted the agenda and Pullen surr motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the February 12, 2008 meeting in the amount of $30,353.55. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 3. Lytle made a motion on rec­ ommendation from the Person­ nel Committee to give a 2.5% raise in pay retroactive to •II for all non-union January 1, 2008 Village employees and increase the Director of the Department of Public Works u•!•!•.t allowance from $125 to $150 per year. Parker supported the motion. ues of real property in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County: Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Parker made a motion to set March 11, 2008 as the date for Public Hearing to adopt Amendment No. 2 to the Village of Middleville LDFA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. President Myers recom­ mended four year term renewal for Shellie McQueen and Dr. Eldon Newmyer in the Downtown Development Authority. Oliver made a motion to approve President Myers recommen•]•!• dation to appoint Shellie Mc­ Queen and Dr. Eldon Newmyer to a term ending in 2012 in the Downtown Development Authority. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Corson made a motion to allow the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority to use the green space next to the Village Hall for Garage Sales on April 25 and 26, 2008. Van Noord supported •]•!•. the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. At 8:50 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux 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. 06668324 CLASS AGRICULTURAL - only COMMERCIAL RATIO(%) 44.39 55.38 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 48.09 49.02 0.9367 1.0397 1.0200 DEVELOPMENTAL 44.61 1.1208 <*667243 DONALD E. BOYSEN. MULTIPLIER 1.1264 Thomapple Township Supervisor *<L The Thomapple Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2008 - 2009 at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, These public hearings will be your opportunity to express your comments and concerns on this mat­ ter of Parks & Recreation in the Village of Caledonia. Sandra Ayers, Manager Village of Caledonia 06668278 616-891-9 s* at 7:00 p.m. Prior to Regular Township Board Meeting The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the •II proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. * '■ It ■xrn I r* i mi® MW FM Americans with Disabilities Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable services to individ­ uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon »!• 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 06668202 "^i Charter Township of Caledonia Irving Township Board of Review Kent County - Michigan The 2008 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: Tuesday, March 4th at 5:00pm, Organization Meeting Monday, March 10th from 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, March 11th from 2:00pm-9:00pm 2008 March Board of Review Meeting Dates Tuesday: March 4th, 2008 Org Meeting - 8:00 AM Monday: March 10th, 2008 9:00AM - 3:00PM Tuesday: March 11th, 2008 3:00PM - 9:00PM 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 7, 2008 The 2008 Kent County Equalization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural: Commercial: Industrial: Residential: Personal: 066675 •• 49.71 47.79 49.42 50.22 50.00I 1.0058 1.0462 1.0117 0.9956 1.0000 Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stob J| a u. ' '■'S Written appeals will be accepted by March 11th or post­ marked by March 9th, 2008 The tentative ratios for computation of SEV or real property is as follows: Irving 2008 Ratios and Multipliers Classification of Ratio Multiplier Real erty 1 Property Agricultural 51.38% 0.9731 Commercial 54.14% 0.9235 Industrial 52.86% 0.9459 Residential 49.67% 1.0066 Timber-Cutover None in class Developmental ______ None in class Personal Property Commercial 50.00% 1.000 Industrial 50.00% 1.000 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269)-948-8893. George London 0666776? Supervisor, Irving Township i y "i $ A1 ss - —— —• — �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 1.2008/ Page 13 a ■ 3? 5 ** some or rne tongue twisters Lee teacher Celeste Wolverton was sharing. Music teacher Holly Heddens lead the Camp Song activity. Camp Read-a-lot was a cooperative effort between the school, the Lee Parent Teacher Organization, Camp Manitou-Lin and the district administration. 1 * » I ’ DANCE - Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, Eavey, Harri­ son, Kelley. Members absent: Buckowing, Schad. Others pres­ ent: Middleton, 1 public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was approved as printed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of January 14, 2008 were approved as corrected. •II Minutes of February 04, 2008 were approved as printed. COMMENT PUBLIC Commissioner Jim French report­ ed on activities at the County Commission. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling $39,604.70 were approved on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved payment of $67,060.22 for grant money for EMS equip­ ment on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 11I Absent). CLERK’S REPORT - Update activities within the on Department. Reported on MAAS W|,l hiifHijiliitakj I | L af • • til J wfcv***^ 2 Absent). PLANNING AND ZONING No report from Planner (not in attendance). Reviewed monthly report of Enforcement Officer. BUSINESS OLD/NEW duoincoo Adopted the Fire Protection Contract with Yankee Springs Township on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey (4 Ayes, 1 Abstain-Kelley). Adopted Resolu­ tion #1-2008 and change the wording to delete “not to exceed" and just say “a period of 15 years” on motion by Kelley and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 ,-r" ✓ w I* 9^. lx nZ / ! 1 Mil seminar attended. TREASURER S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Approved pur­ chase of carbon monoxide detec­ tor PRO71 not to exceed $325.00 on motion by Harrison and sec­ ond by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved $275.00 for inspection of sprinkler system at TTES building by Dependable Fire Protection on motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved hiring Doug Bierens, Paul Walker and Randall Guerink as paid-on-call firefight­ ers, subject to all pre-hire requirements on motion by Eavey and second by Vlietstra (5 Ayes, J I* Absent). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update on meetings and projects of committees. POLL OF MEMBERS Discussion on various concerns of members. Agreed to retain Siegfried Crandall as Township auditor for 2007-08 fiscal year on •II motion by Vlietstra and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:50 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. 06668378 I* 269-945-9554 anv time for Action-ads! 7, - I LEGAL NOTICE We Sell Essential Oils ^ONTEMPO t^LON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES £ NOTICE L'i EETING A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on •II Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF UP TO 2 MINUTES) APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the February 20, 2008 Meeting B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Motion - Regarding Community Development Block Grant unallocated funds. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion - Regarding pro­ posed ‘'Fire Fire Dispatch Agreement* between the City of Grand Rapids and Caledonia Township. Request for B. Motion approval of the annual ‘blues festival,’ proposed to be held on August 8 and 9, • 2008. •II C. Motion Reappointment/Confirmatio n of Kerry DeWitt to the Caledonia Cable TV Board of Directors. Request to D. Motion increase funding for the operations of the Caledonia of Board TV Cable Directors. 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES) 13. ADJOURNMENT 06668276 J/f’A & k Full Service Contemporary Salon 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1095 8151 The Island Princess was the book 4 year-old Krysta Hilton chose in the Bookwalk room. 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There’s no way to tell who will get Shingles or when it may occur. Have you had Chickenpox? 1 out of 2 people who live to age 85 will have Shingles. A vaccine is now available by prescription from your doctor for patients 60 or over. Pharmacy Care in Middleville and Professional Pharmacy in Caledonia are now certified to administer the vaccines right at the Pharmacy. For more information please call either pharmacy at the number below. • To learn more about the advantages of an Edward Jones IRA, call or visit today. You can also learn more about Shingles at I • • • shinglesinfo.com Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member Pharmacy Care Professional Pharmacy 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia 269-795-7936 616-891-1116 sipc ! 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But you'll also probably need to gener­ ate some income from your investment portfolio. Consequently, you'll need to own the appropriate mix of including investments, stocks that have the potential to pay dividends, bonds and of Deposit Certificates (CDs). * Protect against inflation. Even if you do need some of your investments to provide you with an income stream, you can't ignore the need for growth - because you'll have to contend with inflation. Consider this: Everything you buy today will cost about twice as much in 25 years, assuming a 3 percent annual inflation rate. In other words, if you need $75,000 a year to retire comfortably now, you'll need about $150,000 per year in 25 years to maintain your stan­ dard of living. And with advances in medical treat­ ments leading to longer life spans, it's entirely possible that you could spend 25 years - or more - in retire­ ment. To fight inflation, then, you will need at least some exposure to stocks, which offer the potential to provide returns greater than the infla­ tion rate. While it's true that by investing in stocks, you can lose some, or all, of your principal, you may be able to reduce your risk level by buying quality stocks and holding them for the long term. You can also help pro­ tect yourself against inflation through other investments. Your financial advisor can help you choose the invest­ ments that are appropriate for your needs. * Leave a legacy. As you may know, the estate tax laws are in flux. In 2008, the estate tax exemption amount - the amount you can pass to your heirs, free of estate taxes - is $2 million. This figure rises to $3.5 million in 2009. Then, in 2010, the estate tax disappears -for one year only. And unless Congress changes the laws before then, in 2011 the exemption amount will revert to $1 million, with a maximum estate tax rate of 55 percent. How could you help your family cope with a potential estate tax burden? You could make some "tactical" moves, such as rolling over your 401(k) to an 1RA, which, when passed on to your heirs, could be "stretched" for years to reduce the tax bite. You could also reduce the size of your taxable estate by making gifts to family members and charita­ ble organizations. Before o making either of these moves, though, consult with your tax and legal advisors. Clearly, there are many portfolio considerations for retirees. So, when you're nearing retirement. retirement, start planning ahead. By making the right moves, you can n make your "golden years considerably brighter. *** Edward Jones does not offer tax or legal advice. You should consult with a compe­ tent tax or legal adviser for your specific situation. 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Grand Rapids Christian advanced to Friday night’s district championship game with a 74-70 win over the Fighting Scots. “It was one of the most lopsided, tale of two halves, games I’ve ever seen,’’ said Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers. The Eagles held a 39-18 edge at half-time. “In the first half we strug­ gled with shot selection, and got a little caught up in what Grand Rapids Christian was doing well and got out of what we wanted to do,” Bloemers said. What the Eagles were doing well in the first half was taking advantage of mis­ matches on the offensive end of the floor, getting the ball inside to their 6-6 and 6-4 post players as well as taking advantage of their extremely athletic guards. “We struggled collective­ ly as a group communicating on defense and getting into a help-side position," » Bloemers said. The Eagles outscored the Scots 22-8 in the second quarter. “In the second half it was a completely different story," Bloemers said. “We started sharing the basketball and moving it around the perimeter very quickly and getting it to the guy with the hot hand." “Guys took turns with the hot hand in the second half, and the basket got really big once we started gaining some confidence.” • Drake Harris led Caledonia for the night with 23 points, putting in 20 in the second half. Blake Jones fin­ ished with 20 points, and Luke Wiest 17. Nick VanWerden also had a great all-around night for Caledonia, finishing with six points, ten rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one blocked shot. He led the charge on the boards, •It as the undersized Scots were only outrebounded 38-35 in the contest. The Scots did a solid job of limiting second and third chances by the Eagles in their second half come back bid. Caledonia was within two points in the final minute, but the Eagles knocked down enough free throws in the end to hold off the Scots. Defensively, the Scots did a good job of forcing the Eagles into tough shots. Grand Rapids Christian's John Oostema was just 4-of14 from the field but finished with 20 points thanks to a 10-of-10 performance at the foul line. Another of the Eagles' big guns, James Thomas was just 5-of-13 from the floor, but finished with 14 points. Spencer Schultze, the Eagles’ 6-6 center, ended the night with 17 points. “The fight and the come­ back just shows the character of our guys. It would have been very easy for them to quit and do their own thing,” Bloemers said. The Scots end the season with a 9-12 record. “I'm so proud of the kids that I've coached because of the character and integrity they've helped bring to our program by the way they've conducted themselves," Bloemers said. “ I couldn't have asked for a better group of 12 guys.” The Eagles were slated to take on East Kentwood in the district championship game. The Falcons topped Forest Hills Central 70-47 in the other semifinal Wednesday. 'X if •’W • Wildcats slip past TK eagers late in the district semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “We had ‘em. We had ‘em,” said Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball coach Lance Laker. His Trojans trailed Wayland by just one point in Wednesday’s Class B dis­ trict semifinal at South Christian High School with five minutes left to go in the game, but the Wildcats fin­ ished off the Trojans in the fourth quarter for a 69-57 victory. Caledonia bowlers roll their way to state finals Caledonia’s varsity girls’ bowling team earned a spot in this weekend’s state finals by placing third at last Friday’s team regional tour­ nament at Spectrum Lanes. The Fighting Scots got huge games from Samantha Fischvogt, Leanne Tuuk and Brittany Pickard. Fischvogt and Tuuk both rolled games of 203, while Pickard added a 189. Fischvogt also qualified for the state finals as an indi-■*- vidual the following day, placing second in the indi­ vidual tournament. Doug Snyder will join the Caledonia girls at the state finals, after placing fifth in the boys' individual regional meet. As a team last Friday, the Scot boys finished eighth with a high game of 225 from Snyder and a solid 203 from Jason Jamieson. Bowling results from Spectrum Lanes, 2/22/08 A long rebound off a missed three-point attempt by TK’s Nate Manning turned into a quick lay-up the other way for the Wildcats. Then TK turned the ball over on its next possession, lead­ ing to another Wildcat lay­ up. Those two baskets pushed Wayland’s lead from one point to five. Thomapple Kellogg hung right with the Wildcats to that point, even leading by two points at one point in the third quarter. l a It was the Trojan defense that kept them in the game all night long, and an out­ standing effort on the glass. TK limited the Wildcats to just three offensive rebounds all night. The Trojans planned on slowing down the key to Wayland's offensive attack, Cory Jamieson. “In the first half we used some junk defenses on them, and they struggled," Laker said. u Typically this year we ‘ * gyp < 5^ A - • S •- 'r * i a didn't change anything we did based on who we played, but we used a box-and-one and a triangle-and-two to disguise things with the extra time we had to prepare. Wayland took a lot of bad shots, and they buried them." Jamieson did only have Bit seven points for the night, and just one in the second half. Alex Lyle finished with 23 points to lead Wayland, including five three pointers. The biggest of the threes for Lyle came at the half, when he banked one in from just over half-court to turn a twopoint Wildcat lead into a 3732 edge. Wes Hudson also had a big night behind the arc for the Wildcats. He hit three threes and finished with 17 points. The Trojans kept battling throughout the second half. Manning finished with a team high 21 points, to go along with seven rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Andrew Gilbert chipped in 11 points and four assists for TK. Joey Sanford had six points and six rebounds. Parrish Hall had five points, •IB five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Joshua Thaler Bit had four points for TK, along with his six rebounds, three blocks, and two steals. “I was really proud of some of the leadership our guys showed during the game, even the guys on the bench. 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Taylor is the only wrestler to defeat Schaibly, who is now 43-1 on the year. Schaibly will be joined at the state finals by Thornapple Kellogg team­ mates Kyle Dalton and Mike Craven, who both also placed in the top four in their respective weight classes at Saturday’s individual regional tournament. Dalton won the 125-pound weight class, and Craven finished third at 103 pounds. “I wish I had an excuse,” Schaibly said for the lone loss. “I was just being stu­ pid.” When he didn't have a valid excuse, the Scots made one up for him. Schaibly needed to get that one loss out of the way so he didn’t have to worry about it at the state finals. He'll be shooting for a state championship, along with the other 15 top heavyweights in Division 2, starting Thursday afternoon at the Palace. “It's my last year to get it,” Schaibly said of an indi­ vidual championship. “It's one step at a time. I'm not looking past districts and regionals, but that is what I'm working for.” defeated Schaibly Greenville’s Jeff Hendricks 5-3 in the 285-pound region­ al championship match, after pinning Cedar Springs' Dave Flanagan in the semifinals, and scoring a 5-1 win over Coopersville's Jacob Darling in the opening round. The pin of Flanagan was Schaibly's 36th of the sea­ son, one off of the school record set by individual state runner-up Tylor Cook a year ago. “I feel like going three periods is a good thing,” Schaibly said. “I like the pins, because I was going for the record at the school, but right now going six minutes is probably better this time of year. If that’s the case, Dalton had a great day. He went six minutes in all three of his matches on his way to the 125-pound championship, scoring major decisions in all three bouts. He topped Forest Hills Northern’s Matt L ■>? ® .'•2 * A I S vv1 'W' SL* ' * >? V al > >> ?S' ^•5 I J1** Hoodhood 9-1 in the cham­ pionship finals, after aveng­ ing his loss from the district tournament the week before by defeating Allegan's Matt Smith 11-2 in the semi's. “I worked on what I did wrong against (Smith) last week, not finishing my take downs and stuff,” Dalton 44 That loss really said. opened up my eyes. Sometimes I get a little lazy when I get inside there with a move.” Dalton was a state medal­ list as a freshman, but missed out on that honor a year ago. “I think about that every day,” Dalton said of not get­ ting the chance to be on the medal stand at the finals a year ago. “Every morning. Every night, before a big tournament, I think about what happened and try and keep that in mind.” . Dalton is now 47-5 on the season. Craven has a record of .42-10. Dalton had this advice for his teammate as they waited to climb the medal podium at the regional. “Make sure you know you're doing everything to and men then you prepare, ana shouldn’t be nervous about anything.” Craven was a bit nervous at the regional. Craven scored an 11-6 win over Cedar Springs Kirk Moore to open the tournament, then was pinned by ReethsDerrick Puffer’s VanderWall, the eventual I f — ^£1 JS * Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton works on top of Forest Hills Northern’s Matt Hoodhood during their 125-pound championship match Saturday at Cedar Springs. Dalton scored a 9-1 major decision to earn the regional championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) regional champ, in the semifinals. In the consolation semifi­ nals, Craven topped Spring Lake's Pat McKay 9-2, then also avenged a loss from the previous Saturday's district tournament by pinning Allegan's Steve Krcatovich in the consolation finals. Trojan senior Dan Lydy (140 pounds) finally got the best of Hastings’ Thomas McKinney in the opening round of consolation, but then was downed by Allegan's Colin Smythe 114 in the consolation semifinals. *- F5 • Teams head to i|M F >^-2? e< r s X• 73 1 h***c*' a > ^4 blKVlte -3 a J II*:! . - r« --M J ' a* - Ml' V k. »■ * "I •• i I ■ I J Caledonia heavyweight Michael Schaibly (left) heads towards a tunnel made by his teammates as he walks off the mat after downing Greenville’s Jeff Hendricks to win the 285-pound Division 2 regional championship Saturday at Cedar Springs High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) d 1^, ALIGNMENT .. . A • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • Loaner Cars (269) 795-9596 | I • I 11 I I I VISA Call All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender -- -^1 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com £ o Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia's varsity competi­ tive cheer teams both closed out the regular season at their respective conference tourna­ ments last Saturday, and both will be in action again today. The Trojans and Scots will both be a part of the Division 2 regional tournament, hosted by Kenowa Hills, starting today at 10 a. m. Both teams are headed into the regional after fine finishes last weekend. Kellogg Thornapple closed out its second-place campaign in the O-K Gold Conference, byPacing; sec­ ond to Byron Center at the league meet. The Bulldogs put together the top three rounds on the day to finish with a score of 713.518. TK was second with a 664.920. followed by Wayland 641.942, and Hastings 626.886. The Trojans tallied a 199.0 in round one, 181.920 in round two. and a 284 in round three. Caledonia finished third in the O-K White Conference, behind Kenowa Hills and Forest Hills. The Knights tallied a top score of 741.450 to take the championship, with Forest Hills finishing at 711.264. Caledonia scored a 692.956, followed by Northview with a 662.740 and Lowell with a 646.004. The Scots tallied a 208 in round one, 195.456 in round two, and .289.5 in round three. ► L 7?- Al I ■* Sa. regionals today _ U’ • 1 ... A I 4 a. r Tit - The Trojans’ Mike Crave (right) wraps up Spring Lake’s Pat McKay during their 103-pound consolation semjfjna| match at Saturday’s Division 2 individual regional tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) : 06668413 1 Fs ‘Home Holiday Ouifet Wholesale Prices to the Public^ v d New Spring Decor, Furniture, Spring Silk Flowers, Garden 1 Art, Oil Paintings, 1 Purses & Scarves < If OFF • II Holiday Deco ■ < Huge Winter Meltdown Sale 20% off j I I I I I I Storewide I I New Winter Hours: Fri. 10-5:30; Sat. 10-4 9968 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (old Caledonia Furniture Bldg.) 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All cats are UTD, spayed and tested. Also many small lap dogs for adoption. Many nice rid­ ing horse and pasture pets. Adopt 1 horse and get the second for no adoption fee!! www.earthservices.org 269962-2015. For Rent CONCRETE FAIRVIEW CONSTRUCTION: poured walls & flat work. Quality workmanship. Licensed & insured. Free competitive bids. (616)893-5403 A E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay (Any type of hav that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501 (c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 $1 OFF Breakfast! addiCONSTRUCTION: tions, remodeling, roofing, siding, pole bams & decks, Licensed builder 17 years. Tom Beard, cell 269-8385937. 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A BED - A new queen pillowtop mattress set, still in plastic. Must sell $109, 616949-2683. Can deliver. Fann LICENSE GOLD, SILVER & Platinum buyers since 1990. Second Hand Corners downtown Hastings. (269)945-5005 Business Services Household Community Notices Wanted :ounter person: part time. 616)891-4085 or send re­ time to Auto Value of CaleIonia, 9860 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 Miscellaneous Help Wanted *Monday - Thursday 4-10pm* Riblet Platter - Steak Dinner Pork Chop Dinner - Burrito Diner BBQ Chicken Dinner - Pasta Dinner 3 Also Serving Beef Stew!! Monday & Tuesdays in $ 99 March Specials 5-10pm 7• Daily Lunch Specials & • Banquet Room * Catering Available • Lent Specials Every Friday!! Pt?' F- • - ■ itire W e will also continue to offer cur Menu, Lent Menu & features. Dine in cnly, no substituticns. 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Last month, All-State conference athletes were rec­ ognized for their achieve­ ments, while school board members received apprecia­ tion gifts. The March meeting began with two Duncan Lake Middle School students being introduced to the board for their recent initiative to submit writings to various publications. April Reeder received first place in the Kent County Poetry Association Contest and will have her writing published in its publication, “Voice.” Tori Alexander submitted her illustrations to the National Crayola Contest which will publish her drawing. Two other students were also recognized, but unable to attend the meeting due to performing in an orchestra concert. Melanie Voisin's story was published through National Crayola Contest the example, they explained lished their work. Their writ­ how the program quickly ing was then evaluated by a advances writing from a rubric that the students were draft versions to a final copy. given when they started the Duncan Lake Principal -project. Lastly, the students Cheryl Davis explained that were to read their own work "through using the program, from another's perspective." The program isn't always the students hope to meet 100 percent accurate, three objectives. First, they hope to meet the curriculum though, she said. The writer benchmark using the (pro­ needs to proofread his or her gram) to revise drafts for work, also. Snow and coherence and consistency in Krzesowiak did admit that word choice, structure and sometimes their peers caught style. Second, the students spelling errors that the elec­ chose a topic, completed a tronic spell-checker had prewriting, drafted the piece, missed. The students also demonrevised, edited, and pub­ while Olivia Ezinga submit­ ted an essay to the National Law Day Contest and was recognized by her teacher, Kim Gates, for her outstand­ ing writing. The meeting continued with a presentation by two Duncan Lake Middle School students, Jackie Snow and Katie Krzesowiak. who demonstrated writing process using technology. The students showed the board and audience how they utilized technology in edit­ ing and revising a personal experience paper. Through strated the speech-to-text component of the program. The program can read the author's piece aloud, allow­ ing students to listen for errors. Davis commented that the program "is especial­ ly helpful in catching run-on sentences and incorrect word choices." Davis said the program is also beneficial because many of the students’ home com­ puters have the program, allowing the students to uti- See BOARD, page 3 Planning commission tables billboard ordinance Chairperson Archie Warner, by Fran Faver man while praising the plan, Staff Writer Although known techni­ warned the billboard could cally as a signage ordinance, be a ‘deal breaker.' And he a proposed revision being appears to have been correct. Doug DeKock, a principal considered by the Caledonia Geneen-DeKock Township Planning in Commission has come to be Properties, the firm acting called the billboard ordi­ for Walgreens, said that the nance. At a public hearing ordinance would provide the held during a meeting last flexibility the township Monday evening, the ordi­ needs. He also noted that the nance failed to be approved property at the corner of M37 and 92nd Street is not by the commission. the control of At issue is how to accom­ under that but modate a major redevelop­ Walgreens could become 3 ment project that has run Walgreens afoul of the signage ordi­ interested again if the sign nance because of a billboard. issue could be resolved. Hence the proposed ordi­ The project is the proposed Walgreens drug store; the nance revision. David Zylstra, township problem is a billboard in the middle of the parking lot. planner and manager, sum­ The first stumbling block is a marized the ordinance saying prohibition in the ordinance that it would provide options against moving billboards. to allow the commission to The second is the desire of accommodate development the billboard company to projects by allowing the movement of billboards. lit continue to own the billboard Walter Bujak, commis­ had Walgreens which sioner and township trustee, attempted to purchase. When the Walgreens site said the ordinance was plan was presented to the intended to "make a noncon­ commission in early January. forming use less noncon- n forming." Duane Commissioner that Gunnink observed reducing the size of the sign would extend the life of the sign if the owner has to build a new sign. Commissioner Ric Parent noted that flexi­ bility could create chal­ lenges. VandenToorn.Walt owner of Vonron Properties, commented that the ordi­ nance would need pinpoint­ ing to avoid challenges. He a favors limiting the sign to its original lease length, and said he opposes government interference in landlord-ten­ ant contracts. In the general discussion, Warner noted that the language giving the commission some flexibility would not impair the specific language in other parts of the ordi. nance, Zylstra contributed the information that the town­ ship does not have the legal authority to force removal of a billboard. The township does not have data on the length of the billboard con- 1 A. 1 I r A gw * I tracts because those are pri­ vate agreements. % =- vThe commission then voted to table the ordinance. The other item on the agenda was the review of •* to amendments the Broadview Country Estates * planned unit development ■ (PUD). The plan would add two office buildings, each having 9,600 square feet and additional apartment build­ ings, for a total of 36 units. As chidren were enjoying days off of school, “act of The discussion focused God” hours were adding up. principally on the difficulties of the development's drive opening onto M-37. Commissioners were espe­ cially concerned about the of Michigan allows for 30 by Kelly Lloyd difficulties of making a left­ hours of "act-of-God" days Staff Writer hand turn onto M-37 north­ As Caledonia students that force school closure. bound amid morning traffic were enjoying sleeping in Between the snow days and a and making the turn from Mday that started with a twoand having time off of school 37 into Broadview Country due to snow days, the hours hour delay, the Caledonia Estates from the north in the allowed for missing school district missed 45 hours of traffic. afternoon An were adding up. Eventually, school. unknown complicating the "If we miss any more days students and parents began to problem is the status of wonder how the missed time of school, then we'll make negotiations between United adjustments with the teach­ would be made up. ank of Michigan and the According the Caledonia ers’ in-service day scheduled District Superintendent Jerry for later this month," said See PLAN, page 2 Phillips, "We only had to Phillips. "We don't want to make up one day. which we add minutes at the end of the day because the teachers already did on Feb. 29th." Friday, Feb. 29, was .can’t really effectively teach scheduled as a make-up much in the five minutes snow day, but if the school added. The students benefit .4 district didn’t need to make more from a full day of *** up any days, the students school." The warm temperatures would have had the day off. However, due to seven snow and sun are leaving school days, the make-up day was staff optimistic that the snow days have ended, and it's needed. Phillips said that the State ‘back to work.' as usual. i \W ( Schools adjust to snow days K k k I J .3 In This Issue rh s- ?•-- *■* -1-* . > ■ r- k inoT 8 riptH f wet e iw noit _ _ _— — X—* —— Last night for Once Upon a Mattress Tonight, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. is the final performance of “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Thornapple Kellogg chance to doff their costumes and wipe away their makeup and even High School auditorium. The cast will get a few'tears" TNsTs also the final night that a high school musical will be performed in this space since construca tion will begin soon on the new auditorium. • Motorcycle repair shop offers services in Middleville • Frontier Heating and Cooling moves to larger location • Easter Bunny to visit Lovey’s again • Local student to tour with Blue Lake choir • Ultimate School provides free wigs •> -■ kV*J 4 r �I Page 2-The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008 Motorcycle repair shop offers services in Middleville SAM's T f ■I* I. * k£’. I * ENGINEERINGJ SEW i M 4 * FABRICATION ■■ '1 J I L 1 * 1 SW IliUH -5 ! » J ♦ V i£ i by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anyone with a motorcycle is probably wondering when the weather will improve enough so they can get out and ride in the fresh air. Or they may wonder, "where can I go to get my vehicle repaired or just ready for a new season of riding?” Sam's Twisted Logic, Inc. at 416 Third Street in Middleville, may be just the place for Harley Davidson and other motorcycle owners to get their needs met. Owner Dewey Lampkin opened his business in November 2007. He has spent the winter working on some motorcycles but is eager to reach out to the motorcycle owners in the area. He is a certified Harley Davidson mechanic, and has lots of experience working on other motorcycles, as well. He can also help own- ers who want to customize their rides. Lampkin is also working with local restaurant owners •• who have motorcycle-riding clientele who should not be driving themselves home. i For a $25 fee, Lampkin will store those drivers' vehicles in his shop. “I don't want any motor­ cyclists to endanger their lives or the lives of others after over-indulging. This service will keep them and their motorcycles safe.” . Lampkin said he has loved I motorcycles since he was a boy, and this is a love that has lasted his entire life. He is planning a grand opening celebration in May. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday JL through Friday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed on Mondays. For more information call Certified motorcycle mechanic Dewey Lampkin (269) 795-8973. enjoys both repairing and customizing motorcycles. LEGION FISH FRY FISH & SHRIMP i additional concern is the entrance to and the exit from the Shurlow development. Zylstra said the traffic study for that development did not examine the left­ hand turn issue. He suggest­ ed that at the very least, the MDOT traffic safety division should be asked for an opin­ ion about the left- hand turns in and put of the Broadview development. Responding to VanLaar’s concerns, he said, "The state's approach is it has to get worse before it gets bet­ ter. " Warner moved to table the amendments to the PHD pending submission of a lighting plan, approval by the fire chief, a more com­ plete landscaping plan, a synopsis of previous traffic studies, an opinion letter from MDOT, and plans for the location and screening of dumpsters. The motion was approved unanimously. During the commissioners comment period, Bujak said that he was encouraged by the possibility that the Walgreens project could be revived if the signage issue could be fixed. He also com­ mented that by running for the office of supervisor in the Aug. 5 primary he has effec­ tively term-limited himself as a planning commissioner and that he has enjoyed the experience. ri the PUBLIC CM i <£> o I HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Goodrich g DUALITY THEATERS 269-945-SH0W Downtown Hastings on State St. Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25c corn refills BIG SCREENS s4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 ■M 5ft j (S) Stadium Seating ► Now Serving by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Lovey’s in Middleville hosted a fun visit with the Easter Bunny last spring. So the Easter Bunny is going to return this spring. He will be at Lovey's on Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m. | LUNCH DAILY § Caledonia American Legion #305 j | This year, children can stop by and pick up coloring sheets. Once colored, chil­ dren may drop the pictures off or they can give them to the Easter Bunny at the store. He will have some fun activities to share. Live bun­ nies from Rainbow Farm Rabbitry will come by with owner Mary Dettman. Lovey Huisman is looking forward to giving out prizes for the best pictures. She also said to watch the store’s bill­ board for upcoming events. Lovey's is located on Grand Rapids Street in Middleville, across from the entrance to Bradford White. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier, DDS SHOWTIMES 3/8-3/13 did ■SPRING RMATINEES I Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM I 3/8-3/g SURF’S UP (PG) I O® 10,000 B.C. (PG-13) 11:10, 1:40, 4:10, 6:40, 9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:40 STEP UP 2 THE STREETS (PG-13) •Il 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00 1:00, SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) 11:05, 1:50, 4:30. 7:10, 9:30 O® SEMI-PRO (R) 12:05, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00,9:20 FRI/SAT LS 11:35 VANTAGE POINT (PG-13) FRI/SAT LS 11:45 COUPON i F=*nSK|j : I fl-** _ 20ozDRINK T* with S2 50 purchase l»aw(*«lQHafrpi4 ol 46oz bag of buttery popcorn Eap MAA 31 JOCB J .1 i * •*; * * pet L /- New Patients Welcome S91-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia Master _____ Card *1 — VISA I L k owe*"® __ A 1 06663823 MF _______ -w*? ’ I Lovey Huisman, Skylar and Bodhi .Peck CMU and aa ----- -------bunny from the Rainbow Farm Rabbitry are really ready for spring and the Easter Bunny. The Bunny will be at Lovey’s on Grand Rapids Street in Middleville at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m. > I —J '* traditional fat Patrick’s flay Sinner 4 1 * * ■C Lz’ *SW I i 06660614 Corned Beef with all the trimmings ~ Q No passes I • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment Al |S*! * fl* Jrf ia»* ^9.00 i faster Bunny to visit Lovey’s again food ?• 11 PLAN, continued from page 1 Michigan Department of s Transportation for a drive This sign will soon grace the outside of Dewey opening onto M-37 from the bank's property at the corner Lampkins new business in Middleville. of M-37 and 84th Street. Commissioner Leilani ^*-****^5>VanLaar said she was partic­ ularly concerned about the EVERY potential for accidents on M■JF 37. FRIDAY DURING J Famous "I'm leery of traffic stud­ ies. They don't adequately account for (future) traffic," she said, citing accidents • with ail the occurring on 84th Street ^feutrimmings FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH RIST when vehicles attempt to exit 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM the bank and the drive along­ Fried, Baked, the side . Benefits THE BEST Beer Battered Fish, Management building. An Boiled Shrimp, Cole Slaw, Homemade Bread and IN TOWN Ice Cream FOR ONLY - 4 0^0?/ I *1 Monday, March 17, 2008 A 4 cik F PUBLIC . $8.00 ► j rW£LC0Mt_ 5:30pm - 7:40pm *> Caledonia American Legion #305 t * 4 * • * ■ �I •II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 3 i Frontier Heating and Cooling moves to larger location I J I 5 by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Many believe that when a door closes, a window opens. Or, for every bad situation, something good will result. That's exactly-what hap­ pened to the owners of Frontier Heating and Cooling. Once the fatherand-son partnership of Ron and Mark Prins learned the space they were leasing for their business might be sold, they began looking for another location. Within a couple of months, a much larger space became avail­ able. Six weeks ago, the Prinses moved their heating and cooling business from a 1,000-square-foot location at M-37 and 92nd Street to a 4,000-square-foot facility at 9790 Cherry Valley Avenue. They can now have a show­ room and utilize a 2,500square-foot warehouse. Ron Prins originally opened his heating and cool­ ing business in Grand Rapids approximately 25 years ago. 4 * b! Vf. I %£•* * 5^ ing the Trane line of air con­ ditioners, humidifiers, fur­ naces and filters. Ron Prins credits the com­ pany’s success to customer service. "Anyone can sell every­ body a furnace, but we want to build a relationship with our customer," said Prins. "We have serviced genera­ tions of families, from grandparents down to grand­ children." Prins isn't just expressing words, either. According to Trane, Frontier Heating and Cooling has a 98 percent customer service rate, he said. "We don't often have any­ one who expresses dissatis­ faction with our sales, serv­ ice or installation," said Prins. "But if we do, we try to work with the customer to make things right." Frontier Heating and Cooling has service depart­ ment, that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. Each Trane dealer and employee Although he continues to service customers in the Grand Rapids area, including Hudsonville, Rockford, Hastings and Lowell, he said he felt that the Caledonia, Dutton, Byron Center, Alto and Middleville areas were under-served. "We started servicing more and more people around the area." said Prins. "There just weren't many reputable heating and cool­ ing companies in those areas." Some of the local business might also be due to the fact that he and his wife of 41 years, Sharon, have lived in the Caledonia area for 25 years. Their children gradu­ ated from Caledonia High School, and they attend a local church. In 2001, Ron and Mark Prins, along with Sharon and Mark's wife, Margo, who job-share, opened their Caledonia business. They provide a full heating and cooling dealership for sales, service and installation, sell­ >> •• -S-. -A; .< :£ » J fl Bti . miTj e•— s- » ■< * ft s 4 * Frontier Heating and Cooling recently moved into a larger space. Pictured are own­ ers (left to right) Sharon Prins, Margo Prins, Mark Prins, and Ron Prins. must pass a detailed back­ ground check. "Any homeowner can feel safe and comfortable letting one of our employees into their house," said Ron Prins. "Each employee is thorough­ ly checked before I can hire them." Even though many of Frontier’s customers are homeowners, the * Prinses also service light commer­ cial companies. Guests are invited to visit Frontier Heating and Cooling's showroom. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. lize their home computers more. The honors then continued with the board giving each principal and administrator a leather folder and thanking them for their leadership and dedication to the students and community. Caledonia School Superintendent Jerry Phillips read a statewide proclama­ tion from Gov. Jennifer Gran-holm who expressed her appreciation to all school district administrators and principals as part ot Appreciation Month. Phillips ended by encouraging stu­ dents and parents to thank the schools' staff and express their appreciation. As the meeting continued, the board agreed to not #2pp/N s. - -g 3 w < a ill Si IIS I page 5 V BIG SORE 51’ Sl,N See BOARD, 1 gp mi I r> _ ___ _ JI £ ■ £t«0» J BOARD, continued from page 1 . ' bJ J ‘^'2 11 i SiLfiHt f Live AvctioH Banp Benefit - 1 VIHK M T *"1% m 1'm BTEUn < FRF! fflfl J Duncan Lake Middle School Principal Cheryl Davis and students Katie Krzesowiak and Jackie Snow demonstrate the Microsoft Word Processing program to the school •4 iiic^ av r 7.00 Pm - S/'teNt AucVSMS board. 600.6 EasterFest I 10^ Saturday, March 22 • 4pm I ) Id 1 .iJi strvti vf I f Ce^UN/ty W^I(9H^/ > M OI^9M» Wffr S(fr9°( T? I OkteNifr $13 M tfK Games, Food, Music, Easter Egg Hunt (Bring a bag) Fun for the Whole Family Easter Sunday Services • 8:00, 9:00 & 10:45 $10 ADVANO TICKETS sctesl offia! vckes 1 UaF1 'i SI-® i J# Prevfct Aw?w Rw M S©ss®t I © © sa aa © hi j tv 3 © KI 5D Q © GO M ffiOU "t— A 9 GW T3 CC c o 2 £ <2 To U.S.-131 & to Wayland i 12200 West M-179 Oil Pftt M <598-1938 if CftN M iwl WWW.O4^2N/&6&Nd.(2K' 06668350 (Chief Noonday Rd.) I V* I I r �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. March 8, 2008 Living Hope Assembly of God LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Fellowship Time www.cornerchurch.org 10 50 a m This Sunday Morning Castaway the Seven Deadly Sins: Anger Evening Prame................................................... 600 p.m 616-698-8104 7Z4O 6Hth Street. SE - Calcdonu 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk . S. off 68tti) www. livinghopeassembly org (616)698-0749 Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles 2045 68th St. SE Dutton ‘United I BRIGHTSI ‘Reformed Cfturcfi Church Thy Word www.bnghtside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 630-8pm Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM CALEDONIA FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m Sunday Service Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study........ ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:0() a m. .......... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. .... .Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a m. At It <|i David M. Snyder, Minister of Music for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit I dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. .. .......... -6:45 p.m. M-37 at 100th St. Word of Life Clubs ........................... ........... 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class.................... 11:00 a m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdk*ms.googlepages com Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11 ;00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 V int Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 12200 Wcsi M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. 9:00 a m. Adult Sunday School March 9: 10:00 a.m. John 11:1 -45 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office. 616-891-8669 • Fax. 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org N artery available dump tervic ci I j/w ,1^ fl fen 1917-2007 - 90th Year 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m 11:00 a m Pastor Scott E. Manning Rev. Allen Strouse Phone (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone (616) 868-6437 rib urn Website: yyww.umcmlddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 irate a' 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor WAYFAREK COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................ Sunday School for All Ages .... MaHr Won hew » wet me 9185 Cherry W Suite B • (aledowa 49316 * 616-891-7910 Pastor Rev. Clint Cozier Ph 0 Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11.00 AM (Contemporary) ........... 9:30 a.m. (616) 891-8119 . .. .10:45 a.m. Evening Worship................................................. 6:00 p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Pastor Roger Pullman • Church Office: 8684)391 www.peacechurch.ee www.lakesidecommunity.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The (. him h where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• Sundoy School.............................................. Sunday Morning Worship ............................ Sundoy Evening Service.............................. Wed Family Supper (dunng school season) Wed Awana & Youth Group..................... Wed. Midweek Prayer................................. Leighton Church A Place of Refuge .. .9:30 a m. .10:30 am. .. 6 00 p m .. .5.45 p.m 6 30 p.m .. .6.45 p.m .9:30 a.m. 11.00 a.m. .6:30 p.m. DAVID L McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.ore 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes vi ALL 1 ■N.' :Pl i I IQ I ■if Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs I*.' Rd. The Family of God for All People'* Sunday Worship Experience ■~ JN i Website whitneyvtiebibte com A 'Lighthouse” on the corner... Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday School for All Ages Pioneer Club Wednesdays << 0 Rev Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor. Assoc. Pastor ■ Redeemer Covenant Church ■ Bible Church •• SUNDAY CELEBRATION i WHITNEYVILLE A Place For YOU! Community Church Ik Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65- WAY (heck our web site: irw, wayfare rcc,ore Lakeside *4 r, Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt "Helping Others Through (rod's Loving Grace c< w ircbrv«Ti anomt f.vth tn .i tn drn i vmAd WMtaijj Ik It 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 welcomel Peace Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Non-Tradltlonal Service . . . .Traditional Service If.It u r < drfl«1 Iqalv Hviii'i mb h taibi Pastor* PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Connection Time 10.00-10:30 am I Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am .... 4.00 pm .... 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 CherryVclley Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.ora 11 00am • Contemporary 159 131st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 J tEIje (Bib {Eime jfHetbobistt (Cburclj Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School K-5th Grade Contemporary •* Non-denominational •I* t 8 30am • Traditional SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3449 76th St Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlrfegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west on 76th St. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Casual J! Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11.00 a m Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors ’ @ St Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891 -8688 • Preschool (616) 891 -1821 www.stpaulcalcdonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke :i'*vWOKlO Join us Sundays at 10 am ........... 6:00 p.m. BIBLE CHURCH lb’’- Sunday w Services day of your week ' newlife Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Sunday Evening Service................ OwtHut^ 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School Sunday School..................................................... 9.45 a m Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach A Enfolding 1 * 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Tim A. Vine, Atal. Paator/Youth (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) & 9 45am Bible Studies Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor ............................... .9:30 a m. and 6:00 p.m. ••• Middleville Wesleyan Church Vc. indnve CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world’* www. cherryvalleychurch, org St, Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann is Truth |T> Pt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 260-795-2370 Rectory 269^9327 http .//netmntstnes org/see/Cheches ere/chi 7897 middlevillecrc.org 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 930 & 11:00am I* Ipving) Hcdfindg,! ScniCf. 600 P.M. Evening Prayer Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 698 3170 in 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 11.00 A.M Holy Communion *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* Pastor Dr. Brian F Harrison Sunday Worship 2415 McCann Rd. (1 miu off M-37 Rev. Todd Smith. Pastor 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2 md<-s cast of M-37 AW walks, One faith k j4 708 W. Main Street a m ............................................... 10 55 a m Sunday School.................................................. Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm MIDDLEVILLE ^cornerstone 10 CHRISTIAN REFORMED l'Vjs church —■& A Utting Church - Serving a Liling Lard Morning Wr<4up............................................. 9:30 Loving God. Loving People | proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. 1 Morning Worship...................................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs, thru 4th grade ■ n I'iS mi ilI - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Aduk i - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8 1 r www.red-" ercovenant.org Sun. Evening Worship.................................. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... Pastor Merritt Johnson 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. • ***** ! I t 7 �The Sun and News. Middleville. March 8. 2008/ Page 5 BOARD, continued from page 3 A Sv I S'1 4l Hl 1 Wm I 8 Kite 7 JI JI ■Bl ■S1 III (MW llfflom...... Wit A": «V» • 1 accept applications of non­ residents from outside of the Kent Intermediate ' School District (KISD) for the 200809 school year. The board agreed to participate in the •It KISD Schools of Choice Program which allows appli­ cations for enrollment from residents of contiguous inter­ mediate school districts. Interested applicants have from April until May to apply. The applicants will be allowed in the Caledonia school system on space availability. The board also approved the purchase of four buses at $79,592 each, for a total of $318,368 from Hoekstra Transportation. The funds were used from the 2007 bond. Phillips explained that typically a few new buses are purchased every year, but there was one year when the school didn't purchase any, due to finances. So, this year, the district chose to purchase four buses. To go into the buses, the board approved the purchase of eight cameras at a cost of $2,135 per camera. The new cameras are more sophisti­ cated and can record bus activity clearer and at night. An addendum to the agen­ da was the recommendation to accept bids for renova­ tions and additions to Elementary Caledonia School. They agreed to bids submitted by Jim Buer Bosch’s Excavating, Affordable Landscaping, Asphalt. Proline Concrete. Steel Connections, Lamar Muskegon Construction, Quality Builder. Streng Construction, Architectural Metals, CJ’s Sahr Coating/Sealants, Building Supply, Midwest Glass/Mirror, Cook Jackson. GLFC, Dave Cole Decorators, Vandenheuvel Mechanical and Pylman Power. All of the bids were the lowest submitted, except for one. One bid had been lower, but didn't meet the district’s standards. In a separate vote, a bid by was Burgrabbe Masonry accepted for brickwork on the school. Board President Deb McCarty abstained from voting. •ti School Student High Congress Representative Zac Christopher updated the board on activities occurring at the school. •It Christopher recapped Winterfest and expressed the students' eagerness for the next trimester and spring sports. Phillips closed the meet­ ing by announcing the high school students were heading toward interim with students traveling as far as Rome, Arizona Toronto, and California. He also mentioned that March is Reading Month and that he expects the schools to be busy with many activities. I■ > k High School Principal Jim Glazier shakes hands with school board member Dave Clark as Pat Johnson looks on. The principals and administrators were rec •It nized during the board meeting. Local student to tour with Blue Lake choir by Kelly Lloyd Sta# Writer A Kraft Meadows Middle School eighth grade student will tour Europe this summer Lake Blue with the Exchange International Program. During June and July, Hannah Melton, daughter of Lawrence and Karen Melton, will join nearly 350 musi­ cians and staff in the West arts summer Michigan Annual 38th school's European Tour. The tour will take in eight countries fr from om the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea. The itinerary includes visits to and con­ certs in Austria. Belgium. France. Germany, Hungary, The and Luxembourg Netherlands. The exchange program will consist of six Blue Lake groups. Melton will join the Blue Lake International ■ j • /I 1 r A - ■ I Hannah Melton Choir, a 78-member vocal group. Prior to the trip, musi­ cians will perform concerts in Michigan and Illinois. During their tours to each European community. Blue Lake's arts ambassadors and musicians will stay in local homes. When they return to the United States, partici­ pants will perform at the Exchange International William Stewart Memorial Music shell at Blue Lake Program since it began in 1969, according to Gretchen Fine Arts Camp as part of a live radio broadcast home- Stansell, founder and direc­ coming concert on Blue tor of the program. musical “Nearly 450 Lake Public Radio FM 90.3 from a dozen in Twin Lake/Muskegon and groups European and Asian coun­ FM 88.9 in Grand Rapids. Located in Muskegon, tries have visited Michigan Blue Lake is one of during the same period. America’s largest summer More than 100.000 families arts schools. Since it opened in Michigan and Europe also in 1966 nearly 250,000 chil­ have participated in the pro­ dren and youths have bene­ gram by welcoming visiting fited from.Blue Lake. In students into their homes," addition to music. Blue Lake said Stanscl. “The goal of offers programs in dance, art Blue Lake's International . Exchange Program is to pro­ and theater. 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Meals, housekeeping, person­ al laundry and linen service plus assistance with activities of daily living are included in I < the monthly rent. J I Carveth Village is licensed by the State of J Michigan, is a smoke free campus and is pet friendly throughout the Village. 1 Give us a call now for your tour (269) 795-4972 4 i “Remember... ifyou cant live alone... live with us!" 690 W. Main Street • Middleville, MI 49333 ( 06668516 i I 4 �Page 6 The Sun and News, Middleville March 8, 2008 I Lois A. Peet Thomas Burns CALEDONIA - Thomas Med’ Bums, age 86. of Caledonia passed away March 6, 2008 at St. Ann’s Home, Grand Rapids. He is survived by his car­ ing, loving wife, of 59 years, Margaret A. Bums; six daughters, JoAnne (Rick) Cozxati. Kathleen (Dave) Adamczak, Mary Bums and husband Steve Kurachek. Margaret C. Bums, and hus­ band (George) Bedford. Jean (Steve) Tompkins. Jane (Jeff) Dood; 13 grandchil­ dren; one sister. Mary McDonald of Alto; sister-inlaw, Frances Burns of Middleville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Gerard Bums. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church. Monday, March 10, 2008 at 11 a m., at 9669 Kraft. Keith J. Lechleitner MIDDLEVILLE - Keith J 93. of Lechleiiner, age 93, Middleville, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Carve! h Village. u Keith born on February 24. at 1915 Twp. Baltimore Barry County, the son of John D. (Tina R. Garrison) lechleitner. Give a memorial that can go on forever Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. He was raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings schools. to He was married Margaret Palmer. September 30. 1940. Keith was employed at The Coffee Shop, and many years at E.W Bliss and retired from E.W. Bliss. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hastings. Keith is survived by his wife. Margaret Lechleitner; nephews, Larry (Linda) Palmer, Gordon (Willo) Fuhr. Fred Fuhr, and niece, Kathy (Skip) Kulikowski of Dowling. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Lechleitner and Tina Garrison; brothers, Clarence Lyle and Lechleitner, Lawrence, Leon, and Fred Fuhr; sisters, Opal and Thelma Fuhr; nephew. Frank Caledonia. Rev. Fr. Mark F. Bauer celebrant Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Virgil Service 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Home. Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - Lois A. Peet, age 70, went to glory on February 29. 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Leighton Tow nship. She graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School and was employed at the Farmers State Bank of Middleville for 22 years. Lois was married for 46 years to David E. Peet, who survives her. She also leaves three sis- ters. Betty M. Lewis. Helen P. Pratt, and Ruth M. French. Also surviving is a brotherin-law Don Peet and sisterin-law Sherry Peel; many nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death bv her parents and a brother W. Zale Frey. Lois was a lifelong mem­ ber of the Leighton United Methodist Church where funeral services were held Monday. March 3. 2008 with films for staff, such as a pro­ duction on Science Olympiad and Jump Rope for Heart. Cornett plans to attend Harding University, in Searcy, Ark., this fall after graduation. She intends to major in print journalism with a minor in broadcast journalism. Al college. Cornett will be a staff writer for the college newspaper, “The Bison.” When she isn’t writing or making videos, Cornett said she enjoys watching movies and going to concerts. Also in her free time, Cornett spends time with her family and friends, writes short sto­ ries and paints. Cornett will be working closely with staff writer Patricia Johns. Johns says. “Shannon will be covering The tentative agenda for the next meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission Monday, March 17. at 7 p.m. in the township hall is available. The principal item on the agenda is a presentation on the proposed development of the Med-O-Bloom farm. A scries of community meetings sponsored by a consortium was held in the summer and early fall of 2006 to gauge community sentiment. The plan offered at that time would have per- milted approximately 700 housing units. At press time no informa­ tion about what the presenta- Explanation: ^/Ibout half of all expectant mothers will develop low A A pain some time during their pregnancy. H i Recommended tips: the average weight gain of 25 to 30lbs, you will Jh\ [your center of gravity shifting and causing addition ♦ Get regular Chiropractic I stress on your lower hack. Many women have four checkups. I relieffrom their lower hack pain and have had easi deliveries by receiving chiropractic care througho ♦ !><• sale (erases like walking, I their pregnancy. Scientific studies have found th swimming. spina! manipulation carries no increased risk to ti stationary cycling. \ mother or baby. Chiropractic care is also help ♦ Wear flat shoes with good arch^rr tts your body starts to tighten up tho. supports. JH Aw.sc loose ligaments that developed during yoi pregnancy. ♦ I sc pregnancy pillow or full body pillow w hen sleeping. TREATMENT ac Chiropractic care works on correcting misalignments that cause lower back pain associated with pregnancy. To see if chiropractic may be able ♦ I ake good nutritional to help you. call today for a complimentary supplement with at least 4(IOmcg consultation. of Folic Acid. — h Lowell Chiropractic (616) 897 - 8284 Aaron J. Buys D.C. 2531 W. Main St. Lowell. MI 49331 ** I we 5^ US d Shannon Cornett school events at the elemen­ tary and secondary schools. She will also be writing fea­ ture articles. I am looking forward to working with her.” Med-O-Bloom on the agenda for meeting lion may entail was available to the Sun and News. Inauli Spectate • I month Unlimited Tanning $29.95 * Spring Sparkle 7 Foils $25.00 Desert Sun tan I j Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B 2 Middleville, Ml 49333 -7 -4254 tyiti Vacant Land > 4 MIDDLEVILLE VACANT LAND - LOT 6 ETHEL DRIVE, $32,000. Great building site 2 miles east of Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Schools, 1 .25 ■ acres. Small mall rural olat plat with beau beautiful new homes. Great views. Take all paved roads to Ethel Drive. « ♦ Fat small meals or snacks evenw 1 four hours, t^SJ «•» Student intern begins working with Sun and News March 10 Shannon Cornett, a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High , School, w ill join the staff of the Sun and News as a stu­ dent intern March 10. Cornett, daughter of Debra Cornett of Yankee Springs, is a student journalist and co­ editor of “The Trojan Voice” the high school’s online newspaper. She also creates the newspaper layouts that get published on the school’s Website. Alongside another senior. Cornett writes, edits, and produces the final piece that the community sees online biweekly. Cornett also enjoys mak­ ing video productions for the advanced digital media class Fuhr. A memorial service will be at TK. Recently, she helped write a grant application that held at a later date. Memorial contributions garnered $14,000 for the dig­ may be made to a charily of mcdia program. In the one’s choice cnoice or Barry Past* Cornett has produced Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Funeral Beeler Home. Middleville. Pregnane Rev. David L. McBride offi­ ciating. Interment in Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorials may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or the Clark Retirement Community Foundation. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. 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Caledonia, Ml 49316 Call Melissa today for a private viewing ELLABAY 1 r » ’’I I 616-813-5520 at or visit us on the web at www.BellabayRealty.com \ I’ �III The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 7 •> Ultimate School provides free wigs for cancer patients w• i: v’* J kJ IL S, IX ' Jt'i W & L' I *9, to I* fl k '<8»- •w \r J JU* The .Ultimate School of Hair Design in Middleville has partnered with the American Cancer Society to fill a need for cancer patients in Barry County. “If you or someone you know is in need of a wig due to their loss of hair from can­ cer or related issues, then the Ultimate School of Hair Design is a place they might want to come,” said Ultimate School owner Teresa Tiemann. “We are offering free styled wigs to all women with hair loss caused from cancer.” The wigs are donated to the school from the American Cancer Society and are cleaned, prepared and styled by students at the school. “We are all very excited about this opportunity to help others in our communi- « ty to feel better about them­ selves while going through their cancer challenges,” said Tiemann. “ These women have likely already incurred many expenses due to their cancer. We hope that by offering this hair service to them free of charge, that it will be one less thing they will have to worry about." People interested in the wigs should call (269) 7954247 to make an appoint­ ment, or walk in any time Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A stu­ dent stylist will fit women for a wig and give tips on how to care for them. The Ultimate School also will accept donations of gen­ tly used wigs made of real or synthetic hair. To donate a wig, stop by the school. < M I « Andrea Podbevsek (far left), instructor at the Ultimate School of Hair Design and Teresa Tiemann (far right), owner look on as students style wigs for an American Cancer Society program. Students pictured (from left) are Brittany Overbeck, Tonya Sanchez, Casey Mays, Kaylie Thomas, Lizzy Dyer, Stephanie Palmer and Abby Allison. Caledonia Elevator plans approved, with conditions > r G « 1 I E r1 —• * -i to --- - a - 7^2? ■T-iMT ***•;. ^ » -5 11 h I 1" J I I 1 *• — 4 r -~|--- - ---------- —■■■■■■■■■■ tfST ■■■■ -■ — — Ultimate School of Hair Design owner Teresa Tiemann (right) looks on as students Stephanie Palmer (left) and Abby Allison style their wigs. i*L • 8 lu§5 V- tail OR I for mooli rar i!’a>» »--^r ■ ■ —- I •Y {£ v”'. '1 £ S- I -!■ T S’ i J i i I ii I I I ? «? - 1 * ; . J i. - g e Time Save $$$ II i.- - I- L 1 r ■ r-'Y • - I 1 :• » Architect Alex Smart points out some of the details on the plans for the storage the Caledonia Elevator site at the February Village of building expansion on IV42K* I - > L- * »Z'£i ni: Pi < 1 I Caledonia planning commission meeting. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Plans for additional storat buildings the age Caledonia Elevator were W 1 ---------- i' I i pesertii' % approved by the Caledonia Village planning commis­ sion at its Feb. 28 meeting, with conditions. The zoning change to allow construction 4 * a Saint !faa£ ffwAcfuwi 5 and (ffte^ Sdhud Cwte >■ 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 ^44 „ 616-891-8688 54g r I 145 *£<»» 44^ 1* <r * ■ upen 1 ”' r r Enrolling Now! A -4 > A House March 13,h K - 6-8pm w Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nurturing, and challeng­ ing learning environment to enable spiritual, III Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from V § I Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium 7ft ~ Outside playground equipment K=» A The safer side “stranger safety” program 3 Hour Class »■ Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director j 616-891-8688 $ ''Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.tf Proverbs 22:6 2 cl/fi ____ > •=5 a U! -T •ft >.l ” t **T -. /* z * • ’ k. •*-»-». A 47, - 5 A - w »- itil 11 f iJi i T V ■ 4 ■i |J i € fen R ' - < ^L._ 'V - 5 k M? A One stop shopping for ALL your insurance needs. K 6 • * “1 - Shop with your local Independent Agent 1 Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. D mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. I to go ahead was also approved. Alex Smart, the architect from Studio 2 Architects, discussed the plans. He showed several design changes which will allow for better use of the property and provide for safer truck access to the site. Commissioner Gayle Ott asked that additional land­ scaping be added to screen the site from neighboring houses. There was also a discus­ sion of the need for more detail on both the exterior and fixtures lighting drainage. The plans will now 20 before the Caledonia Village council March 10 for approval. The planning com­ mission included conditions allowing the village planner to review and approve the lighting fixtures and the vil­ lage engineer to approve of the drainage plan. Caledonia Elevator will return to the planning com­ mission with a landscape . plan listing species, numbers and location for approval as well. See ELEVATOR, Delton 269-623-5115 800-223-3590 CM ID 3 3 www.buddandinsurance.com Hastings Mutual Insurance Company wuw.Listimsmutualxom page 13 »•»*» wwm rtiwvrwwvrt » wiwiw Hastings 269-948-3720 888-223-3590 , a . U- ; u W <><«<»<<«**<***<*<* «• I �•II Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008 Caledonia band ‘Sock Hoppin’ auction is Saturday » The Caledonia Band Boosters have just finished listing next week's auction items in a sale catalog and are very excited to offer a variety of items. The band's ‘Sock Hoppin' Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with a silent auction starting at 7 p.m. A live auction will begin at 8:30 p.m. The bid tables are spon­ sored by the Caledonia Merchant Association, Stonehill Stables, Aramark Uniform Services, Kubota, Groendyke and Wood Source. The six tables will be filled with many items such as handmade hats, mit­ tens, and blankets; wooden cutting boards; music les­ sons; Living Stone jewelry; tools; clothing; and much more. The live auction will include more than 20 items valued at $250 or more. Topping the list is a ‘shop local gift package' donated by members of the CMA; an equestrian package filled with one month of boarding, lessons and gifts; a ride on a make the move now flfl” .J 5K % jkj,, a *8r competitive homeowner & auto rates great claims service ■ 7 Kldlsl L o r a * »J o ( * • £ fire engine; a ride on a sport airplane; a cruise on a 36foot sailboat; tickets to the CowPie Festival; four Walt Disney Hopper tickets; the­ atre seats; and a party in a motorhome. Other activities through­ out the evening will include the sale of keys for the chance to win a Victoria's Secret gift package; a tool set and a year of paid band expenses. New this year is the sale of band sweatshirts in paper bags. For $20, guests can purchase a sweat­ shirt in a bag and a chance to win a $100 bill that will be in one of the bags. Performing throughout the evening will be members of the Caledonia bands. Free babysitting will also be provided. According to Caledonia Band Booster President Dave VanPutten, the school's budget for the mid­ dle and high school bands is $1,500. In the past, the band boosters have been able to raise money to increase the account to $15,000. The funds help support trips, I 11 lx1 J «li 5® ijjisK i tl Auctioneer Tim Zandbergen will try for the highest bids during the band auction. wi*’1 .jiistfH!1 the high school office. Tickets for the auction are $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Tickets are available at repair instruments and bring in judges to advise the musi­ cians. i• fl' I 4* * c i callius Main street merchants rope in western week quoje4 Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, inc. O) I 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 w i INSURANCE t by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Caledonia's Main Street merchants have been busy brainstorming, organizing and firming up details for Western Week, slated for 616-891-9294 Your partner tn protection www.grangeinsurance.com June 16 to 21. Western Week will offer an assortment of fun and activities for the entire fami­ ly. Caledonia is still recog­ nized as a farming communi­ ty, with many equines in the area, horses are expected to be a highlight of the week. The official kick off will begin the evening of Monday, June 16, with a tack sale, a visit from irom a Thornwood Equine veteri­ narian and saddle making with Circle JF. See WESTERN, next page iws’* tai ll« ssrisiii } iletaO *» • /ijw' <i!S u(sKrata rfjtfMdi lantitr J’» fMSijtl! tshiisg •l J UK SALES • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE • RENTALS • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 53 Call us Vinita, Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm I Servicing all makes and models « • • • • Water Softners Iron and Odor J Filters Drinking Water Systems Potassium Chloride 1 nr Western Week will ride into Caledonia in June. -t-5* ■ <0 <0 CO © <0 <0 o I — 1 | CALEDONIA! Custom Built home fea­ tures living room with > -Afireplace and ceiling fan IB * 4 bedrooms, including irl master suite with whirlpool bath and walkin closets * Second floor r-»* l t J •REALTORS’* laundry * 2-1/2 baths * | Hardwood flooring L----------------*• •<throughout main floor * Walk-in kitchen pantry * Solid surface counters * Bayed 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) dinette area * Over 2,000 sq. ft. finished * Walkout basement * 3-stall attached MIDDLEVILLE garage * Covered front porch * Deck * Central air. 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Wooded & secluded 1.06 acres * Walk-out site ‘ Underground electric * High-speed internet available * Deer, turkey in backyard * Golf course 1/2 mile away * Gun Lake 2 miles away! Call Debi......... $23,900 _____ 5. MIDDLEVILLE ACREAGE! Middleville Schools * Two parcels perked and surDeb . Mary veyed * 1.6 and 2 acres * Land contract terms available. Call Kay $34,900 each 623-8357 795-2337 BRIGHT -5^'?' - KY Try out our convenient drive thru to get all your water supplies from TV ■ ■ ■■ fl I I t DURA: CUBE 5S*! -S 1C o Dura-CubeSolt 40lbs. bag Purified Drinking Water 5 Gallons ■ ■ ■ ■ ?W- • 3 - .V7 i Item ' — ■ 4a X* —-J < 1 ■ _ . •■ I ■ A aa a — - - - - — — — to 9980 Cherry Volley, Caledonia 49316 - �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 9 WESTERN, continued from previous page - Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 (Almost) everything you wanted to know about bonds ft ■ i H>i "M 1 i ‘ ’Si • hEHi /.l 7\ jni In the financial world, stocks tend to get most of the attention. But if you're going to make progress toward all your long-term goals, you need to be aware of all types of investments - and bonds can be an important part of your portfolio. Many people, however, don't fully understand how bonds work. So, before you invest in them, familiarize yourself with the "bond basics." Here are a few of them: * .onds are "debt" instru­ ments. When you buy shares of stock, you're actually becoming an owner although one of a great many - of a company. But when you purchase bonds, you are, in effect, loaning money to whomever issues the bond a business or the govern­ ment. If you hold the bond until it matures, you'll get your principal, or "par value," back (provided the issuer doesn't default) and, along the way, you'll receive regular interest payments. A bond's interest rate is known as the "coupon." * Bond prices will fluctuate. Your bond's interest rate will not change over the life of the bond. However, the price of your bond can fluctuate, an important factor to keep in mind if you plan on selling your bond before it matures. A bond's price will move in response to several variables, chief among which is interest rates Bond investments are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease and the investor can lose principal value. For example, suppose you own a $1,000 bond that pays a 4 percent interest rate. If new bonds are issued at 5 percent, no one will pay you the full $1,000 for your 4 percent bond, so, if you wish to sell, you will have to offer it at a discount. Conversely, if mar­ ket rates fall to 3 percent, your 4 percent bond will become highly desirable, so you could sell it for more than the $1,000 par value. * Different bonds have dif­ ferent "ratings." If you buy a corporate bond, you'll have a choice between investment grade bonds - those receiving the higher "grades" issued by rating agencies, such as Moody's or Standard & Poors - and "junk" bonds those getting the lowest grades. The higher-quality bonds carry less risk of default but pay a lower inter­ est rate than the "junk" bonds, which must offer the higher rates to attract investors who may be wor­ ried about default risk. Generally speaking, you're probably better off by stick­ ing with "investment grade" bonds and staying away from the "junk." * Some bonds can be "called." A callable bond is a bond that can be redeemed or "called" - by the issue before its maturity. If interest rates have declined since the bond was originally issued, companies will call bonds and reissue them at the lower, prevailing interest rate, thereby saving money on interest payments. As an investor, this could be cause for concern, because if your bond is called, and you want­ ed to reinvest the proceeds in a new bond, you'd likely have to accept a lower coupon rate. Consequently, you may want to look for a bond that offers "call protec­ tion" - a promise that a bond can't be called before a cer­ tain time. To determine if bonds are appropriate for your individ­ ual situation - and, if so, what type of bonds - see your financial advisor. By adding bonds to your portfolio, you may well give yourself a broader platform for success. This entire site Copyright 2008 Edward Jones Photography will be a hand for western photos, and the Caledonia Dance Studio will entertain guests. At night, the streets will be filled with line and street dancing. Western Week will con­ clude Saturday with horse demonstrations, a merchant connection trail ride and a chuck wagon at the park. Merchants hope the festi­ val will bring activity to the downtown area and allow Tuesday's schedule offers a Garden Club class, farmers market, calf-roping demon­ strations and a deck class sponsored by Mullers Paint. On Wednesday, the com­ munity is invited to fish day and watch as customerordered fish arrive at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Wednesday also will be soil day, with a visit from Strong Man and makeovers by Hair Company. Horses are scheduled to fill the streets Thursday with activities such as a drill team performance and a ‘pony express.' During the day, families can visit animals at a petting zoo and in the evening watch a movie, complete with popcorn and candy. A busy Friday will offer horseshoe and other games including softball. Inspire The REW & 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 ID ID rCM Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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V u Right to Work’ is wrong $ J To the editor: The words ‘Right to work’ sound good, but I feel people should look past the trees to see the forest. Sure it sounds Students selected as students of the month for February are pictured above from the left. Sixth graders in the great. The Right to Work Act is a brick. Here are some front Laura Walker, Michael Baldry, Brett Buehler, Mackenzie Mannisto, Austin VanGessel, Elizabeth Aguiar, things to ponder before you Kenzie Robirds, Marisa Ostrowski and Austin Webster. Seventh graders in the center row are Mercedes Mathis, make up your mind. Jacquelyn Pitman, Kayla Strumberger, Tyler Rogers, Kyle Huyser, Michael Hall, Anya Miller, Colton Mulder and Did you know if you work Alaina Pohl. Eighth graders in the back row are Emily Foote, Matt Mead, Shannon Benedict, Sierra Sigler, Matt in a state that has Right to Thomas, Erik Smendik, John Poholski, Ryan Faber, Diamond Royal and Kimberly Johnson. Absent when this picWork, the employer at any ture was taken were seventh graders Alicia Czarnecki and Tyler Constance time may lower your rate of pay with no explanations? Furthermore, the employee must settle with any kind of health care plans that the unions may be able to nego­ tiate for you and just as important safety issue and the working condition. In other words, if you work in a Right to Work state you will have very little rights or say j so of how the place of ’•A—. employment is run and worse yet, how you are treated. iThey have all power to fire -. J you at any time for almost any reason. Sure you can try V to fight the battle, but the bat­ __ V tles will have already been lost before the fight began. -A When you agree to be employed by the firm, you •*. * fl ■ also agree to their terms. In i. t fact, you will become a slave to the corporate machine. 5£ <1 February Students of the Month at TKMS 7h/s Spring with Mr I A Confidence ** w A That being said, also remem­ ber the same job that you agreed to do for $7 per hour that corporate may have silently agreed to pay the man before you $ 12 per hour, and once again you have no say so. The Right to Work will also allow an employer to work you 40 plus hours and, god forbid six to seven days a week without any negotiat­ ed overtime. I feel it is time that we as America pull together and put a stop to corporate greed. These employers that sit in their plush offices all day seem to have forgotten one small thing. Yes, you are cor­ rect, the workers on the hot factory floors, the construc­ tion workers who endanger his/her life every day, the nurses who take care of all our loved ones and many more, these are the people who also helped put them there and helped make that business what it is today. So before you vote on any appealing word like Right to Work make sure you have researched all the facts. Thank you, Shannon Endsley Middleville I I I f * t r* wl £ at Middleville Easter egg r /B hunt will be March 22 Free Tanning I I I 1 -* >orfeare Express. * The Better Idea in Women s Gyms!' Mffl& Ilk Free Treadmill & Ellipticals *ltoMGOT PR You have it hidden within you. now you can bring it bock Middleville Christian Reformed Church is hosting Egg an Easter Hunt Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. “We will start by meeting in the church basement for a story time,” said Pastor Tom DeVries. “After the story time, there will be an Easter Egg hunt on the church prop­ erty.” The Easter Egg hunt is for children from pre-school through fifth grade. There will be two areas for the 616-891-7531 I I < ■ FREE MONTH with a $49 Enrollment and a 1 2-mnnth 2-month agreement, (reg. $149). 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Everyone is welcome. For more details, call Pastor Tom at (269) 795-3667. “Due to the fact that it is likely that the grass will be soggy, please have your chil­ wear dren appropriate footwear and older clothes,” he added. W> ■ -J igp -, • — -— I _______ IK 7^ — kdHi On M-37, South of 84th Street Caledonia Ji 49316 9809 M-37, Caledonia 616-891-2418 * Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30, S 9:30 - 3:30 06668594 >1 �i •II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 11 » i Caledonia artist to be featured in live event X I I i 1 1 Caledonia artist Stephen Duren's art hangs in the col­ lections of museums, univer­ sities, and more than 60 foundations and corporations in the U.S., Canada, Africa and the Netherlands. I § He has received more than 30 competitive art awards, including a drawing award from Chautauqua the National Exhibition of American Art in New York; a residency fellowship at U’-tF-ss St f 4 I® 7 » L f a1 I- % 1 - <- i I Caledonia artist Stephen Duren works on an art piece at last year’s live Coverage event. a >» *■ ix ,s 1 •; ■ S.‘, :s: Ba •S • ‘ fe’< “s! *'» •t1: mi Wl *i*.> IS “SIS — **•*-x is* & ***»»» •Sinai hi Artist Janet Teunis is also the Managing Director of UICA. Last year she was also one of the artists working at Live coverage. Photos courtesy of UICA. ulihM! On in tI E likfcilfB! INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! i 1 ElilEil Time to visit... i tai*' K,A. 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The essay topic for younger students is “My paVorite Picture Book” and for older students, "The picture book that has had the most impact on my life." The essays should be typed, dou­ ble spaced on one sheet of paper and are limited to 250 words. Younger students can illustrate their essays with a picture but most include some forms. Applications are available at the Delton District Public Library or at the Thornapple School Kellogg and Community Library. The application form is also on the Thornapple Kellogg school Website at wwwltkschools.org. Family Dentistry of Caledonia 06668654 abstract." Duren is one of 50 artists who will create their work live for an auction at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA). This annual charity event. Live Coverage, will be held Saturday, March 15, starting at 6:30 and running until 11 p.m. Live Coverage provides the community an opportuni- Spring is Around the Corner. Essays should be turned into the Delton or Thornapple Kellogg libraries by Friday, March 14. physician Middleville Douglas Smendik has donat­ ed gift certificates for books to winners of the contest. ty to spend the evening with 50 of the region's most excit­ ing artists. Guests can watch the artists create artwork right in front of their eyes, and afterward participate in silent and live auctions to purchase the finished pieces. Guests will also enjoy food provided by Amway Grand Plaza, along with drinks and music. Tickets for UICA mem­ bers are $55 and $65 for non­ members. VIP tickets are available for purchase for an additional $30 per ticket. VIP ticket holders enjoy an open bar featuring top-shelf selections and free delivery of any artwork purchased at the event. To purchase tick­ ets, contact Jill at (616) 454 26 7000 ext. or jmay@uica.org. All proceeds from this event will benefit programs of UICA. 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Main St, Caledonia a 888-994-2846 Chevrolet or 89.! -®104 BUICK PONTIAC O: " www.seifauto.com 06668588 ! V 4- I �V V * *• Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008 Preschoolers spend evening with dads by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer Last Tuesday, the students of Little Lambs Preschool (LLP) spent an unforgettable evening with their favorite male models at a "Daddy and Me Night" event. The preschoolers were •Il joined by the daddies and grandpas at the school as they participated in circle time, exercised, sang songs, and made crafts. The young­ sters gleamed as their dads and granddads jumped up and down, sang aloud and helped to make picture z frames. The excitement of the evening began days before the actual event as the stu­ dents prepared to host their guest. According to Emma Dessoy, she counted down the days for a "whole week"before the event. Finally, on J K * I - * 41 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS Yankee Springs Township Public Hearing/Board Meeting February 14, 2008 Call to order at 7:05 p.m. by Clerk Lippert. Roll call: Lippert; Cook; Finkbeiner and Jerkatis. Supervisor McCrumb absent with notice. Zoning Administrator B. Lippert; Constable Misak; Deputy Supervisor Alice Jansma and 14 visitors. •I* Motion by Cook; supported by Finkbeiner to appoint Clerk Lippert moderator in absence of McCrumb. Approved by all; motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Cook to open the Public Hearing on the Yankee Springs Township Park Grant Application at 7:10 p.m.; support­ ed and approved by all. Cathy Strickland reviewed the Recreation Grant Application through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund matching fund amount of $40,000. Jerkatis discussed the esti­ mated cost forecast for the future needs of the Park. The recently approved 5 year plan for the park was discussed.Motion made by Jerkatis; sup­ ported by Cook to close the pub­ lic hearing at 7:20 p.m. Approved by all. Motion carried. On motion by Jerkatis to open the Regular Board meeting at 7:21 p.m.; supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion carried. Motion by Clerk Lippert to accept and adopt the Recreation Grant Application Resolution No. 02-14-08 in the amount of $40,000. Supported by Cook. Roll Call: Jerkatis; Cook; Finkbeiner; Lippert yes. Absent: McCrumb. Motion carried. No Public Comment heard. Acknowledgment of visitors: Chief Dave Middleton reviewed the monthly reports as well as a recap for 2007. January 16, 2008 minutes approved as corrected by Jerkatis; supported by Finkbeiner. Approved by all. Motion carried. Zoning Administrator Report for January 2008 presented by R. Lippert. Advised the Plan Commission and Z.B.A. mem­ bers need to be reappointed for 2008 year. Supervisor Report: Deputy Alice Jansma. Motion by Finkbeiner to go into closed ses­ sion at 7:45 p.m. to discuss the TTES Contract negotiation and pending litigation. Supported by Cook. All yes. Motion carried. Motion by Cook to end the closed session at 8:05 p.m.; sup-r ■ ’ Dads and grandfathers join their preschooler for ‘cirlce time.’ grown-up girls allowed.” The children weren't the only ones excited about the Daddy and Me Night. Denny Johnson, who attended the evening with his granddaughter Antonia. recalled his own childhood. "It was lots of fun being a 3-year-old, again," he said. According to LLP pre­ school teacher Deb Trent, the evening was a success. This special night is some of our dads' first oppor­ tunity to be in the classroom in a preschool setting, said Trent. “Many dads can't attend the daytime classes. — ----in school. Soon, we see our children go off to grade school. They don't do circle time forever, you know. We are glad to offer them the opportunity to participate in their children's school." Little Lambs Preschool is a parent cooperative pre­ school. Little Lambs will host an open house Tuesday, March 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. for fall enrollment. For more information, call (616) 554-3350 or visit the Website at: www.littlelambs caledonia.org. / RETIREMENT MAY BE FAR OFF, BUT THE APRIL 15 DEADLINE ft J FOR IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ISN’T. If you haven't done so already, there’s still time to maximize vour 2007 IRA contribution. Even if you already have an IRA • J elsewhere, it’s easy to transfer to an Edward Jones IRA and begin receiving I he face-to-face advice •!vou deserve. ■* t It’s ported by Lippert. All yes. Motion Tuesday, she- said, by Cook to reopen the regular today. Today is my special meeting at 8:10 p.m.; supported day.” by Finkbeiner. All yes. By Tuesday evening, the ‘•Motion by Finkbeiner to adopt children were ready to enter­ the 3 year renewal ntract for tain their guests. fire protection plan with TTES. Kendall Kaplan came to Second by Cook. Jerkatis; Lippert; Finkbeiner; Cook; Yes. school with her Dad. Chris. Absent McCrumb. Motion car­ As her mother was saying ried. good-bye, Kendall said, Deputy Jansma distributed copies of the Sewer & Water To learn more about Update, 4th qrt 911 Report. Multi the advantages of an Government Planning session i meeting minutes of January 14, 5t ^"^ wk gj Edward Jones IRA, :* 2008. Set Poverty Guidelines call or visit todav. discussion. Motion by Cook to Drew McFadden adopt the poverty guidelines; Financial Advisor Resolution No. 02-14-A-08. Supported by Finkbeiner. All Yes. 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Motion carried. Suite E Treasurer’s Report presented Caledonia, Ml 49316 by Jerkatis. Motion by Finkbeiner -^5 616-891-1173 to accept the January 31, 2008 2 financial report as presented. www.edwardjones.com Member Supported by Cook. All yes. * Motion carried. Lippert Clerk presented J accounts payable checks #9459‘XI Ah 9487 in the amount of MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING $19,187.75 Second by Jerkatis. All Yes. Motion carried. ___________ •f < Clerk presented payroll Lindy Bujak (left) and her father, Wally Bujak along checks #3347-3353 in the amount of $3,708.64; and with Kendall Kaplan (right) and her father Chris make CHASTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Checks #3354-3364 in the picture frames. amount of $6,000.99. Motion by BOARD OF TRUSTEES Cook to approve payroll as pre­ Meeting Minutes sented. Supported by Finkbeiner. All yes. Motion carried. The minutes for the February 20th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Irving Township Board of Review Presented estimate for Trustees Meeting which were approved on March 5th. 2008, are post­ office(s) repair and hall ceiling ed at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at The 2008 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet tiles replaced. Motion by Jerkatis www.caledoniatownship.org as follows: to accept 06668574 accent the bid hid from Strongtower Construction in the Tuesday, March 4th at 5:00pm, Organization Meeting amount of $1,640. Supported by Monday, March 10th from 9:00am-4:00pm Finkbeiner. All Yes. Motion car­ Tuesday, March 11th from 2:00pm-9:00pm OF MQ) ried. Zb 0 _____ i A Clerk distributed the new zon­ ▼ Written appeals will be accepted by March 11th or post­ •4 r r -J• 4■ ing books. All members must marked by March 9th, 2008 > \ sign out their own book. * ^C ^ With consensus of the Board The tentative ratios for computation of SEV or real Lippert reappointed Frank Fila to property is as follows: the Planning Commission 3 yr. Part-Time Position Available term; as well as Bruce Cook. Irving 2008 Ratios and Multipliers Motion by Cook to accept; sup­ Code Enforcement Official Classification of Ratio Multiplier ported by Lippert. All yes. Motion The Village ot Middleville is taking applications for the part-time Real Property ______ Real Property carried. Motion by M. Cook to position of Code Enforcement Official. Desired for this position iis Agricultural 51.38% appoint Finkbeiner as Board liai0.9731 prior experience with municipal ordinance or law enforcement, genson to the Planning Commission Commercial 54.14% 0.9235 eral knowledge of civil infractions, the ability to work with people in 1 year term; and Gordon Wells a pleasant, even handed manner, literacy in Microsoft Word and use Industrial 52.86% 0.9459 as the Planning Commission liai­ of digital camera. Position requires advising people of ordinance Residential son to the ZBA 1 year term. 49.67% 1.0066 issues, preparing and mailing written notices of ordinance viola­ Motion by Finkbeiner to appoint Timber-Cutover None in class tions, writing civil intraction citations, periodic appearances in M. Cook as Board liaison to the Developmental District Court on behalf of the Village and maintaining ordinance ______ None in class ZBA. Supported by Jerkatis. All files. The Village Planner/Zoning Administrator supervises this posiYes. Motion carried. Personal Property tion. Compensation based on qualifications. Public Comment heard. Commercial 50.00% 1.000 Old/New Business. Adjourn­ A valid drivers license, pre-empioyment physical and drug test . ~ are Industrial 50.00% 1.000 ment at 8:55 p.m. required. Reasonable accommodation for a person with disability Respectfully submitted by will be made. Jan Lippert. Clerk Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, For an employment application and complete job description, please Complete text of the minutes contact the Village at 269.795.3385 between 9AM-5PM Mondavplease contact Carol Ergang at (269)-948-8893. may be read at the Township Hall Friday or stop at Village offices. 100 East Main Street, Middleville. during regular business hours, George London 14 I ___________ ’ ' ll ’-i 1 , • —I I’ ra I I 'jffrir MH t sipc -\ Edwardjones hig rw*™™ Uoooob/o 06667762 Supervisor, Irving Township VILLAGE OF s MIDDLEVILLE The application deadline is Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 5 p.m. coital xinij • Id Mill S3 p j •V «(« i W w Mi kI u ,0lld « I �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 13 Freeport Library holding indoor yard sale [ A Part shared at Lee ■^*-*e-*»***^—ssct * - The Friends of the Freeport Library will hold the second annual indoor yard sale in the Freeport Community Center at 209 S. State St., next to the fire bam. After last year's success, the sale has almost doubled in size, pulling vendors from as far away as Grand Rapids, Wayland and Allegan. The event is at vendor capacity, with all 36 avail- p.m.; Friday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go to the Friends of the Freeport Library to purchase books, promote lit­ eracy programs and support the community of Freeport. Questions can be directed to the Freeport Library at •It (616) 765-5181. able tables in use. A wide range of merchan­ dise will appeal to everyone, including baby gift items, collectible 45 and 33 rpm records, artificial flower arrangements, Nick and Nora, Avon antiques, bird­ houses and Native American decor. Concessions will be avail­ able for hungry shoppers. The sale will be Thursday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 7 Cathy in Students school after Bailey’s enrichment class created plates and cups and even created some for the stu­ dents who were in the after school BAM cooking class. ELEVA TOR, Students collecting plastic grocery bags continued Clean and empty plastic If, by the end of the Students at Page Elementary School in month, they are one of the grocery bags can be dropped from page 7 iqh V Middleville have a goal for the month of March. They hope to collect and recycle more than 5,000 plastic gro­ cery bags. 2^1 " 11 II I lii i u Be a part of our tradition... Middle Villa Inn’s off at Page Elementary on West Main Street during school hours. top five schools in West Michigan, they will receive a piece of playground equip­ ment for the Page play­ ground. 39th Annual EASTER BUFFET In other business the com­ mission held a workshop with landowner Greg Alkema discussing the possible uses of property he owns within the village. IM Alkema told the commis­ 1 sion he was “looking for & guidance on where to go next.” He presented several pro­ posals for his eight-acre site. At the conclusion of the s * workshop, he was told that he should review the options an & and bring a plan back to the 1 commission for considera­ V tion. a ' J The next Village of V Caledonia Planning Commission meeting will be 2a Thursday, March 27, at 7 Spelling bee participants on February 26 at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in the Caledonia Village were from left in the front row Alex Klein, Dakota Jordan, Jordan Cross, Alicia Hall. Czarnecki, Chris Walstra, Riley Ouellette, Ben Hoekman and Madeleine Page. Standing are Arielle Ruark, Zoe Fortuna, Rudy Richter, Maddy Rowley, Katelyn On M-37, north of Middleville Sunday, March 23 si sJ-S its S' % kl ‘'-i **« I W Y Bunny Serving to 8:00 pm Start off with our famous gourmet table with | will all your favorite salads and fresh baked bread. lA he here Then hop on over for your main course and treat yourself to Carved Glazed Ham, Baked Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Almond Crusted Scrod, Penne Pasta with Alfredo and Marinara Sauce, AuGraten and Mashed Potatoes. Along with 2 house vegetabels Adults $13.95 * Under 12 $6.95 * Under 3 FREE For Reservations Call: - - - -■ EASTER EASIER COUPON CUUHJN • - - -1 616-891-1287 or 269-795-3640 Just a reminder, this Easter v— all dining areas will be non-smoking. I This coupon good for a special... J | 11113 lUUfJUii gwu 1VI a □p.kiui.e. |l J FREE DESSERT • I with each dinner entree. | This coupon is good for your entire family. I J Happy Easter! Middle Villa Inn. | ^7 ao TaTTkVJF^7 07O"a7> Colter, Ian Tweddale and Elizabeth Riegler. 06668673 Bee tests spellers from area school districts I• • £ by Patricia Johns Sra# Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 26, 15 spellers from eight school districts tested their memo­ ries and knowledge of words, including: biopsy, enthusi­ asm, dynamic, tariff, amne­ sia, discern, discern. provolone, malaria and allegory. Katelyn Coulter from Jackson Park Middle School won by spelling patina." ale 5 [hU*J 4 ■sama * wN 44 1 She will now go on to the Greater Grand Rapids spelling bee in March. Also spelling on Tuesday were Jordan Cross and Alex Klein from Sts. Peter and Paul; Alicia Czarnecki and Dakota Jordan from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, Zoe Fortuna and Maddy Rowley from Kettle Lake Elementary School, Ben Hoekman and Chris MIDDLEVILLE LION'S CLUB I l*| ANNUAL CHICKEN l/'j /YTNENU/ldLi VjlHVivun DINNER! - | I. I ! SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 at the <Si 1^ MIDDLE VILLA INN - Noon^^M |b ADULTS - $10.00 §1 $4. I IS CHILDREN ages 4-i2 - $6.00 | •’ CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE FREE! 11 DRAWING FOR ROCKING MOTORCYCLE .f < f s: 7-06668580 J I | I ! legacy from Walstra School, Riley Christian Ouellette and Madeleine Page from Valley View Elementary; Rudy Richter and Arielle Ruark from Academy, Vanguard Riegler from Elizabeth Forsts Hills Central Middle School, and Ian Tweddale from Jackson Park Middle School. Coulter had come in sec­ ond as a sixth grader at the regional bee held at TKMS two years ago. “I am excited but a little nervous about going to the Grand Rapids bee," said Coulter, “I know the words will be really hard." The regional bee at TKMS was one of 21 spell-offs held area. Teachers across the 11 ic aica. ivcivuvio Steve Evans and Gordy Dahlgren were the organizers. 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 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 ^T^swim slit? dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the ’J Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. RIO Enrollment Fee This Week Only! Save $50 .c?.E uX pP.'^ .*j?-.S.fypJK8. .3.......................... ./1-r-8................. ?Se.s.e.,3t. .C?.UP°?. 616-891-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.solidimpactfitness.com________ 222.caledoniatownship.org ...c Charter Township of Caledonia is requesting proposals to replace existing heating system in the Fire The Department building, located at 8192 Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). For bid specifications, please go to www.ca.le2 doniatownship.org. and click on 'Request for Proposals’, or call 616.891.0070 for further details. Sealed bids (marked Fire Dept. RFP) must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 21, 2008. Contractor is responsible for complete installation meeting all required codes of a fully operating heating sys tern as specified to include all gas piping and high & low voltage electrical. Equipment manufacturers, other than specified, must be approved in advance by the engineer. Proposals should be addressed to David M. Zylstra, Township Manager, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316. MANPOWER OF HASTINGS 629 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 ■J All qualified applicants must be willing to work 12 hour shifts 3 days on 4 days off, 4 days on 3 days off including weekends, have stable work history, a current resume and be able to pass a hair drug screen for the following positions,, For more infor- regarding these positions please contact the Hastings mation MANPOWER office at 269-948-3000. EOE 1 night shift 6pm-5:30am. Pay will be CNC Machine Operator based on experience. Requires tool & die (metal stamping) experi­ ence with both CNC & EDM. Quality Technician - 1 night shift 6pm-5:30am. Pay will be based parents or legal custodians, pregnant •!• women and people securing custody of How do you want to look in your ... Fax: 616.891.0430 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AH 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 BQFiLness Caledonia township . Phone: 616.891.0070 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ^5 The \ Buffet from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm 1 r Z > >■ ■ qualifications. Must have 5 years experience performing manufac- on turing auditor functions. Process (manufacturing) Engineer - 1 night shift 6pm-5:30am. Pay will be based on experience. Experience with metal-stamping, welding and assembly background (10 years minimum preferred). 06668714 tn ro EQUAL HOU9NO 06663951 OFFORTUHITV �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008 Pappas earns Gun Lake women’s club art scholarship The Thomapple Kellogg Art Scholarship for 2008 was presented to junior Sara Pappas, daughter of Steve and Michelle Pappas. Her teacher Ray Rickert recom­ mended Pappas for the award. GFWC-Gun Lake scholar­ ship chair Ruth Perino said, “Sara's face is all smiles when she talks of loving the stage.” Pappas is also in the band and in honors choir. She has danced competitively since she was very young. She por- trayed Emily in this year's play, “Our Town.” “I loved the way director Tricia Rickert let me work out Emily, my character. She's great,” said Pappas. “It was so much fun to be allowed to explore. If some­ thing didn't work, she said so, but if it did, it was ‘Do that!’” Pappas praised band direc­ tor Ray Rickert and what she calls his relaxed style where he shapes performances into what he wants in a nice way so that students get to inter- pret some on their own. Sara said her mom loves dancing and drew her into it. “Dad is creative with car­ pentry and the work he does on automobiles; they are both very creative,” she noted. Pappas said she has a love of history, something she shares with her dad through their “bonding time in front of the History Channel.” Pappas said she hopes to use her money to participate in the Civic Theatre Summer Program or in the Thornapple Arts Council summer program. She has been invited to attend the annual GFWC-Gun Lake area women's club annual scholarship dinner Thursday, May 15. • Anyone who would like more information about the GFWC-Gun Lake area women's club or annualscholarship dinner and auc­ tion should call President Linda Molitor at (269) 7953028. Construction to begin at Irving Township Hall March 13 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Irving Township Board approved a bid by Case Construction Company to renovate a [ rtion of the township hall. Doug Case is planning to begin work Thursday, March 13. Board of Review meet­ ings will be held March 10 and 11, and the township board meeting is March 12. “We hope that construc­ tion will be complete by the beginning of May,” said Supervisor George London. At nearly $30,000, the project includes a new, hand­ icapped accessible bath­ room, and kitchenette. It also includes some minor electri­ cal work that will allow Clerk Carol Ergang and oth­ ers to use office equipment on the main level of the township Hall which is in a former church. ' “We hope to install enough electrical outlets to give use some flexibility.” added London. The next Irving Township Board of Trustees meeting will be Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. V'<•» V, Xi .J' ;Z * Judith Singleton, Attorney at Law, is enjoying her new offices. Smoke damage forces move by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Attorney Judy Singleton enjoyed having an office on Main Street in Middleville. That is, except the day Fabulous Finds caught fire in December of 2007. While Singleton’s office did not catch fire, there was extensive smoke damage. She has moved into a new office at the rear of 126 E. 5 Main Street. The DeKok Realty Company is at the front of the former “Feed and Grain” building. “It has been a whole lot of work to relocate, but the change has definitely been worth it,” said Singleton. “The old Feed and Grain has I been renovated and is very t J pretty on the inside.” Singleton graduated cum laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2002. She practiced law in Nashville for three years Irving Township Board of Review has new members by Patricia Johns J \ Sk Staff Writer ptBlii » Xrfr * The Irving Township Board of Review meetings scheduled for March 10 and 11 will look a little different than last year. This year, board member J.D. Forbes will be joined by new members Peter Knight and Stacey Malmstrom. The board does expect that there may be more appeals at the two meetings next week. The board of review is sched­ uled to meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 10, and from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 11. “If we have to set addition­ B al meeting times to review ’•w repeals, we will schedule additional time,” said Irving i' Township Supervisor George I London. J This is the only time that the Board of Review hears appeals of property taxes. 1 The Irving Township Hall is at 3425 Wing Road just off Irving Township Board of Review is ready to talk with taxpayers. New Irving Woodschool Road. For more Township board of Review members Stacey Malmstrom and Peter Kniqht (standina) information, call the town­ join J.D. Forbes beginning at the Board of Review meetings on March 10 and 11. ship at (269) 948-0633. • IE * £ § T, It ■ •X * ■ & •* mi - before moving her office to Middleville. Her first love is estate planning and working with seniors, she said. She also practices estate administrate, real property, guardianships, conservatorships, collection matters, adoptions, misde­ meanor criminal defense and family law. Singleton lives in Kent County but practices in Barry County because she spent some of her growing up years in Barry County. “I feel at home with the people here,” said Singleton, who has walked in past Heritage Days parades and is looking forward to this year's event. Singleton said she believes that few people kno.w that there is an attorney in Middleville, but encourages residents to visit the office. Her office number is (269) 795-9422. Deadline for Palm Sunday, Holy ■ > Week articles is Tuesday ,3 £ C-- Lent is nearing its close with Palm Sunday on March 16, followed by Holy Week and Easter on March 24. Any area church represen­ tatives who would like infor­ mation about their services or activities included in the column printed in the March 13, 20, 15 and 22 newspapers .should submit information to J-Ad Graphics by Tuesday, March 11. Information can be emailed to Patricia Johns at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. 18, and one for adult readers. Information also may be sent More special reading events are planned through the month. ’ * >* < Reading month begins with camp, leap frogs Will end with mystery and wombat stew by Patricia Johns wide bedtime story night on Staff Writer March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Reading month in the high school auditorium. Thornapple Kellogg Schools During March, story time began with “Camp Read-a- for McFall parents and stu­ Lot” at Lee on Thursday, dents will be Thursday Feb. 28. Leap-frogging stu­ nights from 7 to 7:30 p.m. dent council members at Middle school students Page on Feb. 29 kicked off will be reading a lot during on that rare Eve of March the month, with goals and day. prizes for those who read The month of reading cel-, more than 400 pages during ebration and challenges will the month. finish at the end of March Lee students filled the with Wombat Stew at school at Camp Read-a-Lot McFall and Page students and enjoyed reading poems, earning a mystery trip. making crafts, winning Along the way, there will books and even making be reading from kindergart­ s’mores. ners to adults. Adults, along Page students are raising with students can win pizzas funds for DeVos Children's by reading books from Hospital. Donations can be Thornapple Kellogg School dropped at the school during and Community Library. business hours. Checks Everyone can wear their should be made out to Page pajamas to the community- Elementary School. i__________________________ Tu 1^ In addition, students are making pledges to read 450, 750 and 1,049 minutes. There are prizes at all levels, and those who reach the 1,049-minute mark will earn a mystery trip. Last year, 17 students went on the trip. Literacy Coach Kim Chausow told an excited group of students that if all 400 Page students reached that goal, they would plan a really special mystery trip. With every book that patrons read at the TK School and Community Library, they will get a chance to win a pizza. This is sponsored by the Beacon Society, the friends of the library group. One pizza will go to chil­ TK dren up to the age of 12, one students began to readers between 12 and reading month Feb. 28. by fax to (269) 945-5192. Please put “Attention Patricia” on the cover sheet. Please include the date and time of services, location, and directions, if necessary. Also please include a tele­ phone number for a contact person. The Palm Sunday and Easter services article will be printed on a space-available basis. Those wishing to purchase display advertisements should contact J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. 1 1 IJ I ste ns ■ Steil named one of the I most frugal lawmakers State Rep. Glenn Steil announced he is tied with two other Republican law­ makers as the second-most fiscally responsible legislator in the state House. This rat­ ing is from MichiganVotes.org, a Website operated by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. “1 am honored to be recog­ nized with such a great distinction,” said Steil, Rll Cascade Township. ’ So many . people come to Lansing promising to cut spending and then end up • crumbling under political pressure. 1 am proud to have kept that promise. I will work to continue to protect the hard-earned dollars that ...my constituents generously turn over to the state. I do not approve of wasteful spending. The two Republican lawmakers tied with Steil were Reps. Joe Hune of Hamburg Township and Jack Hoogendyk of Texas Township. Rep. Fulton Sheen, R-Plainwell, was top on the list. • a I r L ■K. kJ It V 4 �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 15 Parents of class of ‘08 to meet Monday 5J - Parents of students in the Thomapple Kellogg class of 2008 will meet Monday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium The team working on plans for the after-graduation event set for May 24 encour- ages parents to attend the meeting to learn more about the event. Volunteers are needed to make sure this is a fun and successful activity for the graduating class. Parents should bring bags of candy to the meeting. The candy is distributed to sen­ iors as a treat during the month. Any parent who has a photo from this school year to add to the class’ year-end video can bring the photos to the meeting. Ml ■f Passion of the Christ showing in Dutton Community Bible Church of Gaines Township will show the movie The Passion of The Christ” on Sunday, March 16, at 5 p.m. No admission will be charged and the community is invited to consider this award-winning production ll X ICC, W| tv detailing the crucifixion of Christ. Community Bible Church is a new church in southeast Kent County and is presently meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School each Sunday at 10 a.m., The school is located on 6729 V t• 4^ k >! * Hanna Lake Road, in Dutton, For more information, contact the Community Bible Church at (616) 550or online at 1067 www.cbcwm.org. The church’s e-mail address is cbc@cbcwm.org. !S» At last year’s Lion’s Club chicken dinner Richard Sturgis joined his cousin Lyle Ergang at the event. s:. Middleville Lions dinner will be March 16 IS** ft (>.1. younger are free. A drawing for a rocking motorcycle will be held dur­ ing the dinner. Villa Inn from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult and $6 for children 4 to 12 years old. Children 3 and The Middleville Lions Club will host its annual chicken dinner Sunday, March 16, at the Middle ' SB Turkey Fed. banquet set for March 15 •hl i 2.*^ it event is limited. Dinner tickets are $55 for a single and include mem­ bership or $80 for a couple and membership. A $350 grand slam pack­ age (sponsor membership and meal) also includes $200 in raffle tickets and two gun raffle tickets. Tickets are available from Kuhtic, (269) 792-9587, or president chapter Dan The Thornapple Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet at the Barry County Expo Center Saturday, March 15. Doors will be opened at 5 p.m. Live and silent auctions, raffles and a prime rib dinner are among the featured events. Banquet chair Phil Kuhtic said seating for the < tei hi ****!* •ttar’ j® J I i me. * i kinM Erskine (616) 891-1126. 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March 8. 2008 * Billboard ordinance dominates meeting I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Although officially not on the published agenda, the most significant discussion of Wednesday evening?s Caledonia Township Board of Trustees meeting revolved around the billboard ordi­ nance. The proposed revi­ sion of the ordinance is designed to give the town­ ship some flexibility in deal­ ing with billboards. What is unusual about the •It discussion of the ordinance by the board is that the ordi­ nance is still with the plan­ ning commission. Indeed the ordinance will not come to the board —assuming that a special meeting of the plan­ ning commission does not occur—until after the regu­ larly scheduled March 17 meeting of the commission. Supervisor Bryan Harrison opened the discus­ sion by asking Township Manager and Planner David Zylstra for an update •B on the status of a billboard near the Lake Michigan Credit Union. Zylstra reported that the billboard was to be removed Thursday and that a number of violations had been issued to the owner. Trustee Walter Bujak, who is also a member of the planning commission, asked Zylstra about a second sign on the property and was assured that Zylstra would act in accordance with the existing ordinance. Bujak reported that the commission had discussed the revised ordinance and had tabled it primarily because of concerns about some of the language. Zylstra said that he had met with Archie Warner, chair­ man of the planning commis­ sion, and said they had I,. ’J 44 tweaked” the language. The commission would take up the ordinance at its March 17 meeting and would send it on to the board. Don Koopmans, trustee, asked, "Does it allow some flexibility to the planning commission?" Bujak said it did. Richard Robertson, treasurer, joined the discussion, saying that he had concerns •It about the proposed revision. "The ordinance clearly states ultimate elimination of billboards; the amendments make black and white into gray and sound arbitrary and inconsistent," he noted. "It is predicated on the Walgreens project, which is dead. I am reluctant to approve quickly. I want a sunset on billboards, " coneluded Robertson. Koopmans countered that while he understood Robertson's concerns, "We’re not going to see these signs go away in our lifetimes. They are con­ structed of iron and concrete and have a 50-year life expectancy." He added, "I don’t know if we can legally do a sunset." Contracts for billboards have some features that make breaking them very difficult. They are generally written for a minimum of 20 years with automatic renewals, and unlike many other contracts involving leases of real estate run with the property. In other words, the sale of property does not put the existing contract up for cancellation or re-negoti­ ation. Harrison closed the dis­ cussion saying that he had some hesitancy on flexibility and that landowners have to take responsibility for what they allow on their land. A persistent problem in Caledonia has been collect­ ing overdue or delinquent escrow accounts. Last fall, the board authorized the hir­ ing of a collection agency to pursue the accounts. Zylstra provided an update on the accounts, saying that 16 were referred to the collec­ tion agency. The dollar value of the accounts in collection is $55,796. To date, one account has been collected for $4,332. Zylstra said that he had declined a settlement offer of $5,204 on a $10,006 account, Discussion followed concerning the wis­ dom of taking what one can get and making the best of a settlement versus going to court and the costs imposed. Clerk Jennifer Christian asked, "If we settle, are we going to be setting a prece­ dent that you don’t have to pay your bills to the town­ ship?" Robertson supported Christian, saying that settle­ ments reward people who don’t pay their bills. The board moved on to its formal agenda. Harrison said that some community devel­ opment block grant money was available through Kent County and the county want­ ed to know what Caledonia would like to do with it. He was not sure exactly how it could be used but noted that tougher standards were being imposed to make sure the funds were used for the targeted groups. Zylstra clarified that these funds did not involve hous­ ing—that is a separate pro­ gram and there is a list of activities. The county want­ ed to know how the money would be spent and was pressing the township for an answer. Trustee Rick Snoeyink suggested a public facility or the Paul Henry-Thomapple Trail project as possibilities. Harrison observed that they had last used such funds for an addition to Alaska Hall. He indicated he was willing to partner with the Village of Caledonia on a project. He recommended delaying any action for 60 days. Zylstra pointed out that the county was looking for an allocation. Robertson asked that if there was some urgency, could the board put a label on a project such as rails-trail and change its mind later. The board voted to table any action on the grant. The board also took up the contract with Consumers Energy for a street light on the southwest corner of Alaska Avenue and Alaska Court. The board approved the purchase of a cut-off light for $300. Moving on to new busi­ ness, the board took up the fire dispatch agreement with the city of Grand Rapids. Two invoices, each for $9,950 for a total of $19,000, represent the cost to the township for fire dispatch services from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008. Harrison observed that the county also has a dispatch system which he thought was less expensive. Fire Chief Brian Bennett explained that the county system was cur­ rently operating at full capacity and would not take on Caledonia or any other municipality until funds were available to expand the system. He agreed with Harrison that the duplication of services was costly and also posed safety risks when calls were sent to the wrong dispatch center. The board approved the agreement with the City of Grand Rapids unanimously. Ed Fischer, chairman of Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, asked the board to approve an increase in his budget from $40,000 to $60,000 to allow the station to hire a part-time person to handle some of the duties he has handled on a volunteer basis. He also wants to expand programming. "There’s tons of stuff to be done if we had someone to do it," he said. In his comments, he noted that the station has added new software that enables it to carry news, sports and various community sched­ ules. The funds for the increase will be supported by the franchise fees currently deposited in the township's general fund. The request was approved. In its last official actions of the evening, the board approved the reappointment of Kerry DeWitt to the board of the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation and took notice of the request for approval by the organizers of the Cowpie Blues Festival to be held Aug. 8 and 9. Harrison noted the expan­ sion of the event and expressed the desire for its continuation as a family-oriented . . v — ....event. -- . > The board did not feel that the event, which has been very successful and has been operated consistently well, required their approval. Robertson said, "Just say, ‘No objection;’ the board is aware and expects operation similar to past events." During the board com- ment period, Bujak thanked Fischer and DeWitt for their service to the cable corpora­ tion. Snoeyink noted that during a recent four-day stretch, the fire department had responded to 24 calls. Christian thanked Bujak and Snoeyink for their work on the township’s road com­ mittee. Koopmans asked for an update on the request for proposal for the supplemen­ tal heating system for the fire station. Zylstra said his office had received several calls from companies inter­ ested in bidding the work. Harrison thanked Fischer for his service on the town­ ship Board of Zoning Appeals; Fischer is stepping down from the board to spend more time with his wife who has recently retired from teaching. According to Harrison, The Right Place Corporation, a regional eco­ nomic development corpora­ tion, is looking for a buyer of the Michigan Electric Transmission Corporation building, which was built but never used by the company. He also noted that he has done two community sur­ veys in the past and that the current one is at the printer’s and soon will be hitting local mail boxes. Ken Yonkers, the first per­ son to announce that he was running for the 72nd Michigan House District seat, was in the audience. Harrison noted that he is a local businessman and a Caledonia resident, who had served on the Caledonia school board. V •• A i** * $0? - c i *i !* 4(«8J jjiiaii in- nid® *1 <V' I i ■L I ft dill tali A Local residents team up to present their original Lenten meditation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An evening of meditation during the Lenten season, featuring prayers, Scripture readings, reflections and original songs, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in the Gun Lake area. It is free to the public. “Lead Us to Your Son,” an hour long meditation, debuts the work of two Yankee Springs area resi­ dents. The music to be per­ formed is the result of a cre­ ative journey by Kelly (Mogg) McKeough and Gerry (Mauer) Orszula, who started writing words and music together in June 2004. “This collection of origi­ nal songs is meant to connect our daily struggles in life to the life and death of Christ, who offered Himself for all of us,” Orszula said. During A We must be 1 1* THRU MARCH 31 /I £ Breakfast s3.00 55.00 Dinner Menu Monday-Thursday 4-10pm - Riblet Platter ~ Steak Dinner Pork Chop Dinner - Burrito Dinner BBQ Chicken Dinner - Pasta Dinner Combo Plate Special Monday-Friday 8-1 lam * WE WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR RESTAURANT—- LOUNGE "J *4 * ENTIRE MENU, LENT MENU & FEATURES Dine in only, no substitutions. Not available with any other discounts. 9175 Glen Valley Retail Center, Caledonia 616-891-2928 02688149 Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast <1 *, I * 1 u the songs, a Power Point presentation will connect the music “with life in Christ’s time and life today. “The whole goal is to bring our parish community and family and friends closer to to Christ, Christ,”” she said. “The Scripture readings are very, very powerful about faith and life after death, and j Kelly reflects upon what * inspired her to write the lyrics and then I let the lyrics ■M ft just take over me. At the weirdest times of the day or night I would be drawn to the piano and out would come this little melody, We * believe it was the Holy Spirit. r“Every song is really so powerful and connected to the Scriptures,” Orszula said. “About a month ago, I start­ A? ed getting urges to connect it to Scripture. So, I would go to Scripture, and it would be right there. I hardly even had * to look for it...” McKeough iictsj had v/i originally L-g Ionian > S asked Orszula if she would write the music to some lyrics she had written. Their * creative venture began with V one song, “Blind Faith,” and * that ballooned into a collaboJ rative effort of 10 songs. “We just wanted to create beautiful music and words that would inspire people, Orszula said. “The very last song that we wrote, “Mary Most Holy,” is the very first one in the program. As we looked back at most of the songs, almost all of them had the theme of Mary through­ out them. Being Catholic, we very much pray to the Blessed Mother to help us get to her Son. That led to the title, “Lead us to Your Son.” So, we open with “Mary Most Holy” and we close with “Mary Most Holy.” When they started rehears­ ing the completed music last June, they had the idea to record a CD and donate the proceeds from CD sales to purchase blankets for orphanages in Europe and Central America and pay for medical assistancefor unwed mothers in America. Those two charitable causes are dear to the hearts of Orszula and McKeough. McKeough has been to foreign orphanages “and they don't have much of any­ thing for those poor chil­ dren,” Orszula said. f “The tender spot in my heart is for unwed mothers... I'm number 13 (of 14 chil­ dren) so I don't ever want any child to be aborted. What if my parents had?” They hope to have the CD finished in June. “We don't know where it will go. It's all in God's hands. We're just trying to be humble servants to bring people to faith and to Christ...and to love the Lord and do His work,” she said. “We hope this journey continues with the fulfill­ ment of the CD and presenta­ tions in other churches.” For the March 15 perform­ ance, the accompaniments to the songs have been recorded on the Clavinova so Orszula and McKeough can sing duets without having to play the keyboard. “We are looking forward to this premier with joy,” Orszula said. “We’re very excited and honored.” Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church is located at 159 131st Ave., Wayland. It is one mile north of M-179 (Gun Lake), west Off Patterson Road. th * A I A i L lbWl i i - bp ■Li •iJ s; �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 17 I BC swim team sends athletes to Oakland U. in four events ss i St ? s' * iSc ;; ’W r-1 J* i finals at Oakland University. The Bulldog team will have a foursome swimming in the 200-yard medley relay, while Caledonia sen­ iors Joe Smith and Alex Caledonia Area Travel Soccer names Christian Niles Director of Coaching s., Lt A trio of Caledonia ath­ letes from the Byron Center varsity boys' swimming and diving team earned spots in this weekend's Division 1 state swimming and diving fl* Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS) has named Christian Niles it’s first-ever dedicated Director of Coaching as Christian Niles. He takes over the Director of Coaching role from John Clark, who had served as both President and Director of Coaching for the last two years. Niles brings over twenty years of combined soccer playing and coaching experi­ ence to the CATS program. In addition to currently coaching the CATS boy's U12 team, Niles serves as junior varsity coach at Caledonia High School. “Christian brings a high degree of passion and energy with a strong knowledge of the game,” said Clark. “He looks at soccer coaching as an opportunity to instill char­ acter, responsibility, leader­ ship, and other important ele­ ments of soccer and personal growth with student-athletes and others that he leads. Christian creates memorable soccer learning environ­ ments that help players grow and progress both on and off the field of play. We’re For everything from busin ess cards jl and i Wm «i brochures 'Star?1! call J-Ad Graphics lima excited to have him this role for CATS.” In addition to coaching, Niles was a standout player that excelled both in Western Michigan and beyond, tour­ ing and playing with select teams on three different international trips, including one to Ireland and others to Europe, including tourna­ ment play in Italy, Greece and the Netherlands. Currently, Niles is com­ mitted to strengthening soc­ cer for the CATS program. Niles is a life-long resident of Western Michigan, a 1997 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, and plans to continue sharing his exceptional brand of soccer leadership with local and area players. For CATS, adding a dedi­ cated Director of Coaching will allow the club to increase the focus on coach development for the club and to offer a higher level of coaching to players and teams. “This is a great opportuni- Help Wanted MUST MAINTENANCE: HAVE machine repair in mfg. environment. $14$17/hour. Apply M-F 9amlpm Williamson Staffing, 3940 Broadmoor, Kentwood. EOE BISBEE h II OUTDOOR EDUCATION INS: YMCA Camp ManitouLin is hiring seasonal in­ structors to teach hands on curriculum to visiting stu­ dents. For more information call (269)795-9163 ext. 101 » (269) 945-9554 >• I « 11 & TenElshof both qualified in individual events. Smith is the top seed heading into the diving competition, with a seeding point •Il total of 485.63 from the regional meet, i '***'■&* INSPECTION: QUALITY PHOENIX Personnel has openings for quality general labor positions in Middleville. All shifts available, pay is $8.50/hr. Please apply online at www.phoenixpersonnel.com or call 249-0044 ROR-RODO (North (SdninR)ap1dsL000897-7881 (Lowell) for more info. EOE. which is more than 100 9 points better than his nearest competitor. TenElshof qualified in the 100-yard breast­ stroke. Smith and TenElshof both •It played a big part in the Byron Center team's second place finish at the Feb. 21-23 O-K Rainbow Tier II Conference meet hosted by Hamilton. The host Hawkeyes took the confer­ ence championship with 578 t points. The Bulldogs were second with 448.5, followed by Unity-Calvin Christian with 416 points, Wayland with 213.5, and Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings with 199. Smith set a pool, personal, team, and conference records with his dive total of 484.45 points. TenElshof set person­ al, team, and pool records as well in the 100-yard breast­ stroke, finishing in 1:03.01. Byron Center had three champions at the finals that Saturday, with Matt Sytsma setting a new conference record in the 50-yard freestyle with his time of 22.29 seconds. Sytsma also earned a spot in the state finals with his performance. TenElshof joined class­ mate Trevor VanderHart and two Bulldog teammates to finish seconds in the 200yard medley relay with a time of 1:44.51. That time •II. in the earned the group a spot state finals, along with a new team record in the event. Preliminary finals races were held Friday. The swim­ ming and diving finals begin at noon today H Scot and Trojan cheer teams 8th and 9th at regional meet f £ Kenowa Hills and Grand in each of the first two Rapids Christian had two of rounds, tallying a 205.0 in round one and a 196.204 in the top six scores in all of J Division 2 last Saturday, as round two. Caledonia closed competitive cheer teams things out with a 297.0 in Christian Niles from around the state gath­ round three. The Trojans had the sev­ ered for regional tourna­ ty for me to take the already ments. enth best score of the day in strong CATS program to the The host Knights, who round three with a 297.0. next step,” said Niles. “This were the O-K White They also would have had club has never been about Conference champions this the seventh best round one huge growth in the number winter, tallied a score of score had it not been for an of teams and players, but to 742.708 to win their region­ eight point deduction that continue to grow the quality al. Grand Rapids Christian left them at 200.0 in ninth of our players, players from earned the other state finals place after round one. the Caledonia and berth with its second-place In between those two Middleville areas, and to pre- score of 741.544. rounds, the Trojans tallied a pare them to continue soccer 185.070 in round two. Caledonia was eighth in well beyond their youth the'standings with a score of The O-K Gold Conference years.” 686.204, and Thornapple champions from Byron Kellogg’s girls finished off a Center saw their season end fine season with a ninth Saturday as well, placing Help Wanted place finish scoring a total of fifth with a score of 722.108. Behind the top two teams 674.070 points. QUALITY TECHS: MUST The Fighting Scots had the Saturday, Cedar Springs was have solid quality experi­ seventh best score of the day third with a score of 737.028, ence. 2nd or 3rd shift, $10.50/hr. Apply M-F 9amz 1pm with 2 pieces of ID at TU TY s Williamson Staffing, 3940 IJ ] Kentwood. Broadmoor, Wecan... (616)575-5627 EOE followed by Sparta 730.376, 730.376, Byron Center Holland Christian 700.083, 690.160, Reeths-Puffer 686.204, Caledonia Kellogg Thornapple Northview 674.070, 652.848, Lowell 639.876, 626.256, Coopersville 579.036, East Zeeland Rogers 547.940, Marquette and Fruitport 532.700, 497.500. Three of the top • four Division 2 scores last Saturday came from the DeWitt regional, where Mt. Pleasant and DeWitt advanced to this weekend's state finals at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids with scores of 774.420 and 772.337. Mason was third at that regional with a score of 746.880. Security Lock and Safe lock and TEAR SANITATION: DOWN and cleaning of ma­ chines. Mfg. exp. required. Apply M-F 9am-lpm Wil. 3940 Staffing, liamson Kentwood. Broadmoor, (616)575-5627 EOE_________ TEAM LEADERS AND line foremans needed for busy company. Must have mfg. leadership experience. 2nd or 3rd shift. $12-$15/hour. or ^ra snin. APPly M'F fr°?1IT2an?’^T with 2 pieces of ID at Williamson Staffing, 3940 Kentwood. Broadmoor, Broadm (616)575-5627 EOE • duplicate your keys • program computer-chip keys • re-key all door locks the same • install new locks and deadbolts • unlock your car 4691 North M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4800 M-F 8-5:30 i ? 877-795-SECURITY (7329) r It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! T.A.P.R.C. MEN’S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM REGISTRATION The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission has opened registration for our 2008 Men’s Slowpitch Softball season. Games will be played on Monday nights starting the week of May 12 and ending the week of * w if fJJF ** & w August 25. There will be a post­ season tournament on Sept. 06. First and second place teams will win trophies and * t-shirts! If you are interest­ ed in entering a team, please con­ tact Kelly Pino at (269) 795-8853. UOOUOUk ED’S BODYSHOP =-- "We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 I 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com O) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008 TK-Hastings swimmers end year fifth in the 0-K Rainbow -- A handful of fifth place finishes were the top per­ formances for the Thornapple KelloggHastings varsity boys’ swim­ ming and diving team at the O-K Rainbow Tier II Conference meet hosted by Hamilton Feb. 21-23. As a team the Trojans fin­ ished fifth as well, behind Hamilton which took the conference title with 578 points, Byron Center with 448.5 points, Unity/Calvin Christian with 416 and Wayland with 213.5. “All in all, I am pleased with the effort the kids put in throughout the year,” said TK-Hastings head coach Tyler Bultema. “Many of the swimmers swam their best times in the prelims, but did­ n't finish high enough to swim again on Saturday (in the finals).” •All three Trojan relay teams placed fifth Saturday. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Tyler Swanson. Tim Stanton, Jacob Bailey, and Jacob Wescott placed fifth in 1 minute 45.64 seconds. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the team of Stanton, Ethan Angus, Tom Huerth, and Josiah Jenkins was fifth in 4:05.70. The Trojans' 200yard medley relay team of Angus, Huerth. Swanson, and Wescott was fifth in 2:00.82. Jenkins narrowly missed a Interior Spaces ___ A by _ Gregg Miller 1 fe I ip T - Extended family living quarters. if Existing space utilization planning. _ Very small projects are always welcome. Home office, workshop, ADA accessibility. Kitchen, bath, laundry, old and new work references, information & coupons online at: http://greggmiller.blogspot.com • 06668718 . 616-765-5121 Freeport 06668652 J Flist (Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microiightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain • team record in the 100-yard backstroke with a personal best in the event of 1:03.72, and set a new team record in the 200-yard freestyle with his 12th place finish. Swanson took ninth in the 200-yard individual medley with a team record time of 2:26.57, and was seventh in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:04.17. He broke his own team record in the butterfly event during the prelim's, finishing in 1:02.84. TK-Hastings' only other individual scoring perform­ ance at the finals came in the freestyle^ 100-yard freestyle, as Wescott placed eighth in 56.15 seconds. Wescott was also 13th in the 50 freestyle. The Trojans also had a team-record setting performance in the diving competi­ tion, as James Moray placed ninth with a score of 244.55. The Trojans' Mitch Borden was tenth in the event. “I and the coaching staff are already planning for next year,” Bultema said. “We are looking forward to* next season with great optimism.” The Trojans’ other top performances on the week­ end included Bret Miller tak­ ing 16th in the 200 freestyle and 14th in the 100 backstroke, Bailey 13th in the 200 individual medley and tenth in the 100 butterfly; Stanton 16th in the 50 freestyle and 14th in the 100 freestyle;. Angus 11th in the 500 freestyle; Huerth 12th in the 500 freestyle and 11th in the 100 breaststroke; Brie Ricketts 15th in the 500 freestyle; and Mile Belcher 15th in the 100 breaststroke. See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit Fann E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501 (c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 INSURANCE •* ■* Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health • • -V Ml - Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 Bryan a Hemingway MPT 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT SAP PAILS: 100 wheeling pails with covers, 616-3183688. «* r 1I '6 i f JO v— — _______ The Fighting Scots’ Paul Williams (top) nears scoring a pin. Caledonia middle school wrestlers on a roll right now The Caledonia Middle team School wrestling; scored a big 61-42 win over Lakewood Tuesday night, avenging a loss from earlier in the season. Getting pins for the Scots were Spencer Platther, Paul Williams, Bobby Montney, Brian Michael Kr,an Ewing, Sean Luetkemeyer, McBride, Nick Crawford. Kyle Schutt, Travis Pitsch, and Cole Zych. Additional wins for the Scots were from Alex Champion, Joel Wenk, and Joey Montney. “As our varsity coach I am extremely pleased with the hard work these kids are put­ ting forth,” said Caledonia's Shawn Veitch. “I am so excited for the future of our program. Our middle school team has 46 kids that all believe they will become a champion in high school.” Last Saturday at Godwin Heights the Caledonia team had an impressive showing, placing nine wrestlers in the finals at the 12-team tourna­ ment. Ethan Young, Luetkemeyer, and Joey Montney all wrestled tough final matches to take home second place silver medals, while Alex Champion, Tyler Patterson, Tony Martinez, McBride, Nick Crawford and Help Wanted BUSY 3 DOCTOR: pediatric practice seeking an energet­ ic, detailed oriented LPN or CMA for full/part time1 employment. Monday - Friday schedule. Please send re­ sume with cover letter and wage^expectations to: Hastings Pediatrics 1761 W M43 Highway Suite 2, Hastings MI 49058 GENERAL LABOR: 2ND & 3rd shifts. Mfg. of backery products. Criminal back­ ground check required. No exp. necessary, $8/hr. Apply M-F from 9am-lpm with 2 pieces of ID at Williamson Staffing, 3940 Broadmoor, Kentwood. (616)575-5627 EOE GET SHORT TERM: health or individual health insur­ ance from State Farm open Wednesdays until 7:00pm. contact Lon Lefanty Agency at (269)795-7925 Child Care 2 GIRLS & A DAYCARE has 2 full-time opening. Lov­ ing Christian atmosphere. 84th & Alden Nash, Alto, (616)868-7094. LC#DG 410082201. Help Wanted HEALT INSURAN STATE Farm, short term and individual. Contact Lon LeFanty (269)795-7925 Open Wednesdays until 7PM. Schutt all won to bring home third place bronze medals. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 a 7 i Wanted LICENSE GOLD, SILVER & Platinum buyers since 1990. Second Hand Corners downtown Hastings. (269)945-5005 WE ARE BUYING - Collec­ tor's Korner LLC. Coins, stamps, pocket watches, col­ lectibles, estate jewelry. Will pay more for your scrap gold & silver jewelry than anyone else! Buy, sell, trade, appraisals. If you have something to sell, come & see me. You won't be turned away. Appraisals, $5/hr. Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm. 218 W. Main, Lowell. (616)8219232. Come see a professio­ nal. We are Buying! Automotive AUTO INSURANCE: IN­ SURE with State Farm In­ surance, great rates, dis­ counts up to 40%. Lon LeFanty Agency, Middle­ ville. (269)795-7925 Open Wednesdays until 7PM. 1 ! 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Thursday, 8am-7pm, Friday, 8am-5pm, Saturday, 8am-3pm. t. *' ll CXJ g Wi a to be shown at • Grace Wesleyan Church 1302 South Hanover, Hastings, MI Saturday, March 8, 2008 6:00pm JESUS Film also for children Public Invited • Free to All Refreshments following film If I I �7 The Sun and News, Middleville, March 8, 2008/ Page 19 Household Business Services Miscellaneous Real Estate HOME IMPROVEMENTS/HANDYMAN: Specializing in decks, roofing, windows, siding, additions & remodel­ ing. Experienced work for affordable prices. Call Alan Klein for all your home im­ provement needs. (269)9459269 ___________ PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ ing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. CALEDONIA EXCEPTIONAL 10 ACRES! Pond out front with perfect buildbehind. Close to ing site si school Country Hills Realty 8971061,293-0980. Card of Thanks THANK YOU TO ALL our family & friends for all your thoughts, prayers & support after our accident. Jim & Bev Tolan. Community Notices MIDDLEVILLE MASONIC LODGE #231 meets third Wednesday each month. Meal served 6:00pm; meet­ ing, 7:30pm. ZION R.A.M. meeting first Monday each month. Meal served 6:00pm, meeting 7:30pm. E-g--- cn 1 i« cn ; >unday, March 9, 1-4, 601 Sreen Meadows. Bob Potter 616)510-3204 or (616)891'2 . Smith Diamond Realy, Caledonia. WE WOULD LIKE TO sincerely thank everyone who responded to our house fire on Emmons, Monday February 25th. We appreciate all that you did to put out the fire and the risks that you took. We also want to thank the entire community and our friends & family for all the prayers and for the love & kindness that has been shown to us. Again... Thank You All. Love Tim & Jan McGavin TIRED OF HIGH GAS PRI­ CES? 1 can help! I can in­ crease your gas mileage, lower emission & give you a plan B. 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No. 11/March 15, 2008 ,oM III ■ Koopman withdraws from 72nd House district race by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A month or so after he appeared at a meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees to announce he was entering the race for the 72nd State House seat being vacated by Rep. Glenn Steil. Jr.. Doug Koopman con­ firmed in a telephone call with the Sun and News that he has withdrawn from the race. His withdrawal reduces the primary race from four to three candidates, although others could emerge before the filing date of May 13. Currently remaining in the field are Ken Yonkers, a A M) iT to > zhv/ bn£V I Will I djiw dll IT] 3fl) aoidi rndJo Fl 3(11 thuD bfoft Caledonia resident; Linda Steil. who hopes to succeed her husband; and Justin Ashmun, an attorney from Grand Rapids. Glenn Steil Jr., is not seeking re-election, due to term limits. In the conversation. Koopman explained that he was going to be in Washington. D.C.. as a con­ sultant to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. He also has been in Washington D.C., as a professor of Calvin College, overseeing an off-campus study pro­ ram there that continues through April 25. According to material sup’u plied by the Website. Friends of Doug Koopman, he is not a newcomer to the nation's capitol. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Catholic University in Washington. D.C. He spent 15 years working for the U.S. House of Representatives, mostly with Michigan Republican repre­ sentatives Peter Hoekstra. Fred Upton and the late Paul Henry. A faculty member since 1995 at Calvin College. Koopman s primary' research •Il ­ interests are religion and pol itics and Congress. He wrote Hostile Takeover, a history of the Republican party in X Congress from 1980 to 1995. co-authored Of Little Faith: The Politics of George W. Faith-Bused Bush 's and Proposals, edited Serving the Claims of Justice: The Thoughts of Paul B. Henry. Koopman also has written journal and newspaper op-ed articles. He is married to Gayle Boss and has two sons. Kai and Cotter. He and his fami­ ly reside in Kentwood. The 72nd Michigan House District incorporates all of Caledonia and other parts of Kent County. •AV UAW 1002 collecting for service members found in Ottawa County by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The body of Janna Kelly, a Caledonia native, was found Thursday in a wooded area in Ottawa County. Kelly had been missing since Dec. 5. A surveyor was working on a recently purchased property when he discovered the human remains near Pierce Street and 160th Avenue in Grand Haven Township. Grand Rapids Police Detectives were called to the scene. At first, the detectives were unable to tell the age of the woman. An autopsy on Friday confirmed the body was 60-year-old Kelly. Wl wl) riD > low to iou On the day of her disappearance. Kelly’s co-workers at Burr and Co. insurance agency became concerned when she didn't arrive for work. Her wallet and purse were found the day of her disappearance at a car wash, and her car was found two days later. A week later. Kent County Search and Rescue bloodhounds were sent on trails in Ottawa County, but the search was unsuccessful. Still living in Caledonia are Kelly's sister. Lori Trutsch. and brother Bill Neil, who both work at the Caledonia High School. Along with another brother. Kelly had many family ties in the Middleville and Hastings areas. I I I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer It isn't often that members of the general public get to see a fire department learn how to use a new piece of equipment, but that opportu­ nity occurred Tuesday morn­ ing when a Sun and News reporter got to observe fire­ fighters Bill Wilson and Kyle Fennell practicing the use of a new hose nozzle. The new nozzle cost $700 and is a welcome piece ot equipment for Caledonia's sophisticated aerial truck, which has the ability to extend 100 feet above the ground. The nozzle, about 12 inch­ es long, can be adjusted from two and a half inches at its widest point to an inch at its narrowest opening. Made ot a heavy black plastic, the nozzle nieces can be pieces fd ■ iti H txlJ to £ 39* 31 wod nqtupo oo ynn 1w gni onoepi llonnaH I W3I i b sriT ei bni> nqiupo izirtqoa rfoiriw bnatxu bnuou gfiol zo inis ov/1 izabrw iwoiisn vsarl i £ slsxon The members of the UAW Local 1002 are collecting items to send to active duty service members. Personal care items and non perishable foods are being collected among other items. Everything will be sent around Memorial Day. Anyone who would like to contribute can drop off items at boxes sent up in Middleville at the Founders Community Credit Union and at the UAW hall. There is also a box at the American Legion hall in Hastings. A list of items being collected is attached to the box. / rr I I Stop sign for Main and The I ly of Janna Kelly was found Thursday. Kelly had been missing since Dec. 5, 2007. * C V Lake streets approved by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Caledonia Village Trustee Glenn Gilbert has made securing a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Lake and Main streets his personal project since this past fall. He has cited safety issues and the difficulty of entering the intersection from Lake Street, especially for pedes­ trians. He has been supported in his quest by some of the merchants on Main Street. Sandra Ayers, village manager, observed that mer­ chants saw it as a safety issue, in a discussion that took place Monday evening during the Caledonia Village Council's regularly sched­ uled meeting. Trustee Dan Erskine asked. "What has changed to make it necessary?" trustee. Dan Inman, opined that it was possible the sign has been needed all along. Another trustee, Glenn Gilbert commented that he preferred to be con­ servative and install the sign. Jerry Bamaby, who owns See SIGN, page 11 I In This Issue X • Bill Wilson, Caledonia firefighter, practices maneuvering the nozzle at different • Funds for Main Street facade improvements possible • TK holding preschool open house March 25 • Holy week services set in the area • Family Workshop series is Monday • Schaibly and Dalton reach championship finals I I I I 1 | 1 ! ] t I See FIRE, page 15 angles < i I - AW/ -w -t * * J Caledonia Fire Department tests new equipment IE.0 I r* Body of missing woman sD ai J W t g 4 • 1 * V IT * I I . * �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. March 15. 2008 i Funds for Main Street facade improvements possible by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Additional funds for facade improvements by businesses on Main Street in Caledonia may be possible through a collective grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Auth­ ority (MSHDA). A new round of programs aimed at entitlement coun­ ties is underway through MSHDA, according to Rick Stout. of Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering. Inc., village engineers. Stout discussed the program and its possibilities at Monday’s Caledonia Village Council meeting. The facade work would be a natural extension of the work done by the vil­ lage last year. The program is driven by property owners. Stout said that MSHDA is looking for a commitment of 50 percent of the cost from the business owners. Hie grant could total as much as $100,000. Approximately 10 of the downtown business owners have expressed interest in the program. The program requires site visits, inter­ views. cost estimates, and a survey of owners. The program is aimed at areas like the village that have been zoned commercial for at least 50 years and do not have a downtown devel­ opment authority with access to tax incremental funding. (Although zoning did not come to the village until 1976, commercial activity on Main Street for the required 50 years has been document­ ed.) The downside is a very short timeline, said Stout; a notice of intent to apply for a grant and the application must be filed by March 31. He noted that the program could be a one-time deal. Sandra Ayers, village manager, said that at a meet­ ing of the downtown mer­ chants held prior to the council meeting, al least six of ■- THEATERS Dowitowa Hatting* on Hatt St. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The last obstacle to the expansion plans of Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company was cleared Monday evening when the Caledonia Village Council approved, on a 5-0 roll-call vole, amending the zoning ordinance to allow grain ele­ vators in the commercial dis­ trict as a special permitted land use, and then voted unanimously to approve a special-use permit for the project. Six members of the coun­ cil were present; Trustee Dan Erskine did not vote on either proposal because of a conflict of interest. He is an employee of the company. Village President Scott Williamson was absent. While approval of the pro­ posals was never in doubt and the planning commission had approved the project with contingencies Feb. 28. council members engaged in an exhaustive discussion of the stipulations added by the Hacking Uati • All Digital louM Frat Dnnk Refill* • 2S< cam refill* BIG SCREENS $4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 (T) 1 Nil1 O Nopiiwi Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 3/15 3/20 di: ■ R SPRING MATINEES I Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM I 3H5-ant ARE WE DONE YET? (PG)| O ® DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO! (G) e 12:10. 2:20. 4:30. 6 50. 9 00 FRI/SAT LS 11:10 o ® NEVER BACK DOWN (PG-13) 11:30.2:05.4 40. 7:20, 9:50 O 10,000 B.C. (PG-13) 1:30. 4:10. 6:40. 9 10 FRI/SAT LS 11 40 STEP UP 2 THE STREETS (PG 13) 12: M ,2:30. 4 50. 7:10. 9 30 FRI/SAT LS 11 50 vC O F»O N I ■=■=« E E 20oz DRINK 1 I I 12 80 purcMW bag of buttery popcorn w »t e*>4wr>< m -w with Fleis and Vandenbrink. reported on the status of work items remaining from the streetscape project. A fire hydrant at the comer of Main and Lake streets is located only 15 feel from a parking space. Three options are pos­ sible: relocate the hydrant, make the parking space a handicapper space and stripe the area, or secure a waiver of the 25-foot distance requirement from Fire Chief Brian Bennett. Moxey described the problem as a "letter of the law versus spir­ it of the law issue." Also is problematic another hydrant al Main and Kinsey streets. Drainage issues in the rear parking lol on the north side of Main Street remain unre­ Quotes solved. from Diversco for additional catch basins on Lake Street arc being sought. X A1S Council approves amendment, permit for Caledonia Elevator Goudmh ZUALITY Williamson, said. ”1 want a definite commitment from business ow ners. The budget can be amended." Gilbert inquired about the number of businesses inter­ ested. Ayers responded that seven or eight business own­ ers were planning to do something now. noting that several already had drawings and plans. Dwayne Ruthig. general manager of Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company, said his firm would be doing something to its storefront. "We would like it to be collective for consistency, he said. Trustee Mike Maviglia moved to approve up to $7,950 as the village s com­ mitment; Gilbert seconded the motion, and it was approved 6-0. In other business, Jon Moxey, village engineer nr! www.G0TI.com 269-945-SH0W Hahn followed up. asking how complete the plans had to be for submission to MSHDA. Stout replied that they did not have to supply complete working drawzings. Ayers noted that the $7,950 charged by Fleis and Vandenbrink to prepare and submit the grant application would be covered by the vil­ lage; the property owners would commit the match for the grant. If the village is not awarded the grant, the cost will be split between the vil­ lage and the downtown busi­ ness owners. Treasurer Jill Harrison commented that the village had the money in its funds but not in the budget; in other words, a budget amendment would be neces­ sary. Terry Mulvihill, vicepresident, who was presiding thc in the absence of If HASTINGS 4 H them had indicated they would commit the 50 percent if the village received the grant. Several merchants have already deeided to make facade improvements and are interested in lower­ ing their costs. Ayers added that Village President Scott Williamson supported the idea. Addressing the issue of the short limeline. Stout said the information could be pulled together quickly. He noted that because the vil­ ire lage did not have a down ­ town development authority, a financial commitment by the village was needed. The program also requires a job creation component. Trustee Glenn Gilbert led off the discussion, asking about the probability of funding. Stout replied that the average grant was about $250,000. Trustee Karen ii ’i i commission. The discussion left no doubt in the minds of those present that the council had concerns about some aspects of the project. Two memos from village consultants. Kyle Wilson of and Fleis Vandenbrink Engineering Inc., and Mark of Sisson Landmark Strategies, raised questions about the adequacy of the plans for runoff water and the use of asphalt millings rather than concrete or asphalt paving of the parking area. Both consultants also questioned whether the use of a single sewer and water line to two buildings meets the requirements of the cur­ rent plumbing code. The Wilson memo was particularly concerned that village officials understand the implications of the use of a 36-inch pipe to handle runoff water based on a 25year storm (a rating similar to those for flood plains, that describe a storm of such intensity that it happens only once every everv 25 years). vearsk Co. ri ng Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier. DDS / - I I According to Wilson, the emergency overflow would be from the top of the catch basin at the northwest comer of the site near Lake and South streets. In his view, during a 25-year storm or greater event, water would back up before spilling onto the South Street right of way. Approximately two feet of water would be stored in a truck dock. Wilson recom­ mended the construction of a six-foot wide spillway or reinforced turf area to mini­ mize erosion where the water would spill into the South Street right of way. Sisson agreed and added that the spillway should be made a condition of approval of the project. The Sisson memo agreed with Wilson on the desirabiIity of concrete or asphalt paving as a more desirable surface for a parking lot. However, Sisson and Wilson said they felt that asphalt millings are more acceptable than gravel (the current lot is gravel) and either asphalt or concrete because of the runoff issues. The millings would bind to each other, resulting in less dust while allowing permeability, and would remain rough enough ■» .V - - -_ - to slow the rate of runoff of surface water. According to Sisson, a hard surface would require greater retention onsite capacity than that proposed by the plan and would pose a greater burden on '‘a general­ ly overburdened storm sys­ tem." Sisson concluded that the council should require that drainage plans be modified to meet Wilson's concerns and that the lighting plan submitted by the company was acceptable. Not addressed by the con­ sultants was the condition of a wall lopped by a chain-link fence that abuts property at 300 South St. Jennifer Sarver and her family reside at 300 South St. She is concerned about safety and the condition of the wall; her two sons play in the yard. The wall did receive some attention in dis­ cussions among the planning commission; however, the commission did not make repair or replacement of the retaining wall a stipulation when it granted approval to the project. Sandra Ayers, village manager, noted that Sarver was raising the sub­ ject for discussion. - _ _ Alex Smart, architect, rep­ resenting Caledonia Farmers Elevator, said that the wall would be repaired but the issue of repair versus replacement would depend, he said. "On how bad it is. Trustee Karen Hahn want­ ed to know if the fence atop the wall was also included in the replacement, and he assured her that it was. Terry Mulvihill, village vice-presi­ dent. presiding in the absence of Williamson, said. "I want the wall included." Drainage issues came in for discussion, especially the potential for the millings to end up in the storm sewer. Trustee Glenn Gilbert observed that a storm would have to exceed the 25-ycar level before the parking lot would flood. Erskine com­ mented that the land con­ tours would send most of the water onto land without get­ ting to the pipe. He suggest­ ed that grading would be required. Jon Moxey, village engineer from Flies and VandenBrink, recommend­ ed the council approve the project, contingent upon res­ olution of the drainage issues raised in Wilson's memo. The council took no for­ mal action on the project. ' Lilt ”■ lb su . Mb” it jaisH’ jg f fo i® illui^ IV Ibn'iU •i indbin Miuttia Ih ii '4 1 | bkltoi *■QinI— Lit st IbliG* • • bit it —MM1^0 ir CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY S (For 3-5 Year Old Preschoolers) • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment -c 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! 'll ( New Patients Welcome 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia Master* 1 The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 3-5) 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 (IX you have questions obout whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220 The screening will take place Monday, April 21st, at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. _____ (The next screening Is planned - date to be announced.) r” r 1 r tf VISA A£ 06668783 06663823 ’* IV oh Is K I I> h L I I •• I V'1 __ 1.. I I �r The Sun and News. Middleville. March 15. 2008/ Page 3 I & High School students see election through education issues »I & I S?!* *' l S X.. •r J SS & ’!» Nnsit * t Mi’ 'aVJVi 1LW fa (rtf: •’* MR Minlib ft &W Ksaa p l J] cb : sitafairf [Milrtife sjiiaki aly i it a a V teMii ta fa ft I seaiui -.i! M to » iVVlVi Ej,otai l H • «•?’ \3Tsi S’6 ni i F® ' d Sai® ft**”1' irsk by Shannon Cornett Student Intern Every four years, America votes to choose a new presi­ dent of the United States who will then decide many of the aspects of life that affect everyone. One of the most important issues the next new president will decide for students will be where funding and reforms go for America's slowly decliningI school systems. Schools in Michigan, as many may have noticed. have been running on slim funds. This denies many •it schools necessary education­ al items, such as paper or Thornapple whiteboards. »!• Kellogg itself has experi­ enced a lack of funding, although not as seriously. Students have been deprived items such as team uniforms and new computers. The front-runners for the democratic nominee for the presidency are Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The next several days are the most solemn and most collaborative time in the Christian calendar. Area churches will be observing Palm Sunday March 16, fol­ lowed by the solemnity of Holy Week with Good Friday services. Then the joy of the resurrection shines forth on Easter Sunday. Churches in the area have planned the following serv­ ices and events: Dowling area Country Chapel The United Methodist Church encourages everyone to start the week with them for breakfast. The church will host its first community breakfast Saturday, March 15. The breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at the chapel at 9275 S. M-37 Highway. This is the first of a series of breakfasts which will be served on the third Saturday of each month. The menu includes pan­ cakes, French toast, eggs to order, bacon, sausage, milk juice, coffee or tea. This is planned to be a time of fel­ lowship for neighbors and friends. The cost is free but donations arc accepted. For more information call (269) 721-8077. Gun Lake area Gun Lake Community Church is hosting Easterfest on :Saturday. March 22. at 4 p.m. All children and fami­ lies in the community are invited to join for games, food, an egg hunt, live bun­ nies and more. Easier Sunday services include music and inspira­ tional messages. The 8 a.m. celebrates services the hymns of Easier. There are contemporary services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Gun The Lake Community Church is at 12200 W. M-179 Highway. Call (269) 795-7903. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, at 159 131 st Ave., one mile north of M-179 on Patterson then west on 131st Avenue, will present "His Last Days” by Dallas Holm on Good Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. His Last Days is a musical setting of Christ's last days. The performance is free. For more information call (269) 792-3543. Hastings area Hastings First Presbyterian Church will begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday on March 16. At this service, Pastor Garrison will conclude his series on the tcmptationsof Jesus, looking at the desire for power. On Thursday, March 20, the church will have a Tenebrae Service (A service of dark­ ness) at 7 p.m., in which they will celebrate the Lord's sup­ per as well as recall the events of Jesus' betrayal. On Friday at noon, a Good Friday Service in will pro­ vide a time to reflect on Jesus' death and its meaning today. Then, on Easter Sunday, everyone will gather to celebrate the resurrection. The Easter Sunday wor­ ship services at 9 and 11 a.m. will feature uplifting music from the combined power of the choir and praise team. FVFRY FRIDAY DURING Famous J LEGION FISH FRY I with all the ^^^trimmings L .I ties, and support English lan­ guage learners. Altogether, he has put together an SI8 billion education plan. Clinton's plan includes similar measures, except she would end No Child Left ehind, improve K-12 sys­ tems by meeting funding promises, recruit outstanding teachers and administrators, spend SI billion in dropout intervention programs, and increase Pell Grant funding. “I would vote for Obama.” said TK senior Samantha Holy week services are set in the area 1 eoiG Obama. Both candidates promise change for the school systems, but the ques­ tions remains: Who would be the best? Obama's plan includes extensive reconstruction of the current education system, reforming the No Child Left Behind act. making math and science a national priority, and addressing the dropout crisis by adding funding and increasing time and involve­ ment. Also, Obama plans to expand after-school activi- education is one of the topics the\ differ on in small ways. However, these small differ­ ences can mean big changes to area schools. A vote either way could sway how much funding schools get. and where it goes. “I can't vote yet. but to the people that can. 1 say that you should choose careful­ ly." said Sara Pappas, junior. ‘Who you vote for now is who will be leading our country and our education. There's no taking it back.” Daniel. “ He seems to care about American children, but he's going to reform the No Child Left Behind act because it's not working, and every one knows it.” “1 agree with Clinton's views on education.” said Mindy Warner, also a senior. “I'm not saying I would vote for her. but I do agree with her abolishment of the No Child Left Behind Act.” Although both candidates are Democrats and have sim­ ilar views on most issues. I FEBRUARY 8TH THRU MARCH 2IST | 5:30 PM UNTIL 7:30 PM g THE BEST | Fried, Baked, Beer Battered Fish, _ Boiled Shrimp, Cole Slaw, Homemade Bread and Ice Cream — —- — - — - AU FOOD fvmsqkn T( THE PUBLIC I FISH & SHRIMP I INTOWN a■ FOR ONLY I 9.00 Now Serving LUNCH DAILY | I | accompanied by organ, drums, guitars and brass. All are welcome to attend. There also will be an Easter morn­ ing brunch in Leason Sharpe Hall at 10 a.m., with a free­ will offering to support the Presbyterian Youth Mission trip to the Upper Peninsula. To learn more about these services or to make a reser­ vation for brunch, call (269) 945-5463. The church is located at 231 S. Broadway, just south of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings Free Methodist Church, at 2635 N. M-43 Highway, will hold its Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., asking the question. 44 What if Jesus didn’t rise 44 from the dead? On Maundy Thursday, at 7 p.m. the church will pres­ ent ‘‘The Last Supper.” a drama by the men and women from the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. A potluck, cookie and finger-food reception following the presentation will allow time for fellow­ ship and mingling with the actors in their costumes. Easter Sunday activities will begin with Easter break­ fast from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Call (269) 945-5974. Grace Lutheran Church invites area residents to cele­ brate Holy Week and Easter through several opportunities for worship and fellowship. Sunday of the Passion, or Palm Sunday, services will be at 8 and 10:45 a.m., and include Holy Communion through a readers' theater version of The Passion Play. On Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m., church-goers can expe­ rience the Passover Seder, complete with the kosherprepared potluck dinner. Call the office to sign up and to bring a recipe. On Good Friday, the church will be the start of the annual Silent Cross Walk at 9:30 a.m. There also will be of a worship service Tenebrae al 7 p.m. Holy Saturday, the church will begin to celebrate Jesus' victory over the grave through the Easter Vigil at 7 p.m., including the baptism of adults and children. The Resurrection of Our Lord. March 23. everyone Holy for gathersi Communion at 6:30 and 10 a.m.. including the recover)' of the ‘Alleluia’ banner. Breakfast will follow the ’J 6:30 liturgy and an educa­ tional egg hunt will follow breakfast. The church is at 239 E. North St.. Call (269) 9459414 or check the Website at www.discover-grace.org. Sts. Andrew and Matthias Anglican Independent Church at 2415 McCann Road, will hold Palm Sunday services at 9:15 a.m. for morning prayer and at 11 a.m. for Holy Communion. Holy Week Services are at 6:15 p.m. on Monday March 17, Wednesday March 19. and Thursday, March 20, for Holy Communion. The Good Friday service will be at noon. On Saturday, there will be a 9:15 a.m. morning prayer service. On Easter Sunday. Holy Communion services will be at 9:15 and 11 a.m. For more information or directions to the church, call the Rt. Rev. David Hustwick at (269) 948-9327 or e-mail rtrevhustwick@yahoo.com. Middleville area Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 908 W. Main St., will celebrate Palm Sunday at 9:30 a.m. On Good Friday at noon everyone is invited to watch a showing of the Passion of the Christ at noon. There will be a Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday service will begin at 5 p.m. Easter will begin with a cooperative effort of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Parmalee United Methodist Church, and Middleville Christian Reformed Church. This tra- sunrise service at 7:45 a.m.. followed by an Easter break­ fast at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Sunday celebration service will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information call The 795-2391. (269) Community Middleville Good Friday service is a See WEEK, page 6 Davenport hosting career fair Wednesday and organizations will partic­ ipate in this year's fair, repre­ senting a wide spectrum of businesses and industries management. including financial services, technolo­ gy. human resourc-es. cleri­ cal and health care fields. Those attending may leave resumes with prospective employers. For more information, call Davenport University at (866) 925-3884. Davenport University will host a free career fair Wednesday, March 19. from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Davenport University campus at 6191 Kraft Avenue SE (Near M-6 at Broadmoor.) The career fair is open to the public and will provide job-seekers with the opportunity to meet potential employers, ask questions, gather information and submit resumes. More than 70 businesses Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Scott Bloom, O.D. Bard Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 216 N. Main 792-0515 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06^60 EasterFest Saturday, March 22 • 4pm > Games, Food, Music, Easter Egg Hunt (Bring a bag) Fun for the Whole Family 9:00 & 10:45 Easter Sunday Services • 8: ©ffilKl Lj M (§ GO QD B © KI 2 s. S/ayJ-aJ/dj 23 J quu tei w t>xu -ujdu To 12200 West M-179 U.S.-131 (Chief Noonday Rd.) 4 to 'K s jTDZsih Wayland ■ f* - I Jl ■ 4 * �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008 •II Living Hope Assembly of God i J* Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Sewing a Living Lord Morning Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .......................................... 10:35 a.m. c o rn e rsto n e church www.cornerchurch.org Sunday School........................................................ 10:50a.m. This Sunday Morning Evening Praise...........................................................6:00p.m. Castaway the Seven Deadly Sins: Creed 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles (Good Friday 3/21: Castaway the Seven Deadly Sins: Pride-6 & 8pm) 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 O’* 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor mile off M-37 & *> Irving) in 1/ 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.,S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion $ Wednesday Senice; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Pt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 z ii St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" I I* 9:30 a.m. f I I 1 + an 7 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 . ll All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church (Dutton United (Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Easter Vigil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8pm Easter Sunday Masses.. 6:30am. 8am, 10am & N n CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) vyord Is Truth Morning: 9:30i am Rev. David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm www.duttonurc.org WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth » Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.............................. Sunday Morning Worship Sen ice Sunday Evening Service.............. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. . . Word of Life Clubs........................ ... . 9:45 a.m. . . . 11:00 a.m. .. . 6:00 p.m. . .. 6:45 p.m. ... 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcnis.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 122 Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool story time. Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. March 16: 10 a.m. Palm Sunday - Matthew 2:1-11 March 20: Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00 p.m. March 21: Good Friday - 7:00 p.m. Service Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OHUFIOI-fl Sunday Worship: 9: O a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org ■ xmechnc an at virnt farth to a inc deni wcrid C I 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Aho 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: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leifrhton Church 1^7„/ f/?7nUrCn BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors • ♦♦ Casual *** Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orQ Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann the best *' 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies I and Sunday School Nursery available day ofyour week Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study........ ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. ..........6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. during services : @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH neuuliie FUft rtk MOlT/XN WOIUO I i 1 WI ft#48 I 1^ Pastor Robert Gerke I 159 131st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Join us Sundays at 10 am Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 1917-2007 ~ 90th Year Ik fej* Mass Times: 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 Mw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M3 7. then west on 76th St. J tKfre (Bib tKime dftletfrobisft (Ourcfj Saturday.... 4:00 pm Sunday........ 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 111 Church Street Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. e 9:30 a.m Non-Traditional Service 11:00 a.m . . . .Traditional Service w hl' Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse • Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone: (616) 868-6437 Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WAYFARER community Church lit. 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: wgyfgrercc.org 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 Gods Loving Grace ” Whitneyville Bible Church Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Nursery abatable taohM tverycfie is welcome. 1 Make 8 30am - Traditional '*1 ■Hi *■ CherryValley Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Sunday Services Service Times: Rev. Richard J. Miller 698-6850 Middleville Wesleyan Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 0 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 vvww.leightonchurch.org A Place For YOU! 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 •• Sunday School.............................................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) Sunday Morning Worship ......................................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) 5:45 p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org if iM 4 lI V1 Wed. Awana & Youth Group....................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer .................................................. 6:45 p.m. “The Family of God for All People" J 1 .< The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• SUNDAY CELEBRATION (616) 891-8119 ——“ I wl I ^Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 1=1 I s i.2ii i i. ’’ tinil l Si A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship..................................... 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.......................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson Id II T 1 1 s I I A J �•It The Sun and News. Middleville. March 15, 2008/ Page 5 4 Dutton church hires new pastor of worship arts x Community Bible Church of Gaines Township has hired Steven Dennis as pas­ tor of worship arts. "We are very excited about having Pastor Steve on staff and believe that his leadership in the worship arts will benefit our praise band and continue to enhance our * worship service," said Pastor Clint Abbott. “His leadership will also place our church on the cutting edge of using the worship arts technology to reach out to young families in our community." Dennis is currently study­ ing recording technology and vocal performance as a Lions Club chicken dinner is tomorrow music major at Grand Rapids Community College. He has performed with his family for more than 15 years in an outreach ministry aimed at those who cannot gel out of their current situations to hear the gospel. He has played in several praise and worship bands, and spent three summers as worship leader at Chinook Chapel, campground a church service in Grant. Dennis* wife, Hollie, has sung with the praise team for 10 years, and he enjoys writ­ ing songs with her. Community Bible Church is a new church and meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School. 6729 Hanna Lake Road, in Dutton. For more information, call the church at (616) 5501067, log on to wvvw.cbcwm.org or send an e-mail to cbc@cbcwm.org. •1 SOCIAL NEWS S' .Xi - — Near-Buehler as * and $6 for 4 to 12 year olds. Children 3 and younger are free. There will be a drawing for a rocking motorcycle dur­ ing the dinner. / * r TK holding preschool r ■ -~ open house March 25 The Thornapple Kellogg Education Community Department invites parents and children aged 3 and 4 to a preschool open house Tuesday. March 25. The open house at the TK Learning Center, 507 W. Main in Middleville, will run 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Learning Center is next to McFall Elementary School. - J\ll ** - Ji? Call 945-9554 ■ ■ for Sun & News classified ads .1 •• fa .ii .*:*&&« \ Maxine Crusan (Devries) Leatherman will be turning 90 on March 21. Please help her celebrate with cards and messages. Send to: Maxine C! Crusan. 516 W. Woodland, Apt. C. Hastings. MI 49058. Ken and Mary Lou of Crumback (Rose) Caledonia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary h on February 14, 2008 with & k'- • .--- * - - a family dinner. They were _ married at Knapp Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, on February 7, 1958. Their children are: Scott and Andrea Crumback, Rockford; the late Rusty Crumback; Beth and Altin ~n Naqe of Tirana, Albania; Mike and Stacey Crumback, Byron Center; Amy and Ed Cole, Wayland; and Pete and Suzanne Crumback of Waynesville, Ohio. They have 11 grandchildren. Further celebrations will take place this summer in August. A/o * P \Ne Sell Essential Oils CHW »• J Freeport Community Building. Children. who will be divided into age groups, are encouraged to bring a bag or basket to collect the eggs. There are always a few sur­ prises at this event. be * Maxine Crusan Leatherman to celebrate 90th birthday Crumbacks Freeport hosting egg hunt to celebrate The Freeport Fire Business Association are golden Department and Freeport hosting the annunal Freeport Easter Egg Hunt Saturday ; anniversary March 22, at 10 a.m. at the * bX ■JZ Parents can visit with staff, explore classrooms and meet other preschool fami­ lies. Preschool open enroll­ ment runs through Friday, March 28. Registration packets are available in the community education office at McFall or call (269) 795-3397 to request a packet. ——- - — ■ — za* F" <0 I /aloh. inc Kenneth and Glory7 Near of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sarah Near to Travis Buehler, the son of Robert and Tammy Buehler of Alto. The bride is a 2004 gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg and is finishing her associ­ ate’s degree in business at Grand Rapids Community College and is employed at Fifth Third Bank as a loan specialist. The groom is a 2001 grad­ uate of Caledonia and a 2006 a raduate of Michigan State & University. He graduated MSU with a degree in Agricultural Business and is now employed at Grand Rapids Carvers, a family owned business. A May 31. 2008 wedding is planned. I 4 - i I to Kindergarten 2OO8.Zo CQ^^ppleKenogg School District °9 • • • <J • • • • • • • •• J <5^ I £\ementary - A Glasser Quality Scfy °O/ The staff at McFall Elementary', The Early Childhood Center of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools is preparing to welcome the incoming “Class of 2021” in Sept, of 2008. Our young students will begin their formal education in state of the art classrooms. If your child will be entering school in the 2008-2009 school year, call McFall Elementary (269) 795-3637 to pre-register. To enter school this fall, your child must be five years old on or before Dec. 1.2008. McFall also offers a “Young 5’s program for children with a birthdate between Aug. & Nov. This gives parents an option of an additional year for their child to develop. I All information regarding both programs will be mailed to parIents in early April. Questions regarding enrollment may be | directed to Mrs. Potter at McFall Elementary, 269-795-3637 I ( B (8am -4pm). c o » • ••• • • ^ONTEMPO cOLON ^AY^A d? ^\Y eZPA A Full Service Contemporary Salon j 616-891-1095 11 V a I'* The Middleville Lions Club is cooking up its annual chicken dinner on Sunday, March 16, at the Middle Villa Inn from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult f 955*1 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre € —-s' 06668873 traditional F§t. Patrick’s flay I ® of* <J •»* * „■ K t I 7^F I A LA t •y I-) Monday, March 17, 2008 I' □ Corned Beef with all the trimmings We've partnered with AAA to save you up to 35% or more when you get auto insurance through AAA. We'll also help you find the best coverage to save you SAVE UP TO even more. Plus, if you're a member of AAA, you get additional benefits— including 24-hour roadside assistance. Get started by calling our office today. or more $8.00 PUBLIC > 2a WELCOME _ _ _ _ _ _ 5:30pm - 7:40pm / <■ Save with insurance through AAA. 35% Caledonia » American Legion #305 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. your insurance source « » The Brouwers Agency 126 East Main St. Middleville (269)795-2224 ■ § s * -A * * f I �Page 6/The Sun and Ne*rs. Middleville March 15. 2008 WEEK, continued from page 3 ditionaJ Good Fnday service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Middleville Christian Reformed Church. These churches have been commemorating G‘ - J Friday together for about 35 years. This year s service will include short dramatic Scripture readings, times of quiet and reflection, and music. A combined choir will present two numbers. Fred Willson also will pres­ ent a special number. The Middleville Christian Reformed Church is also holding a community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 22, at 10 a m. The hunt will start in the church basement with a story time, followed by the search on the church property out­ doors. The event is for chil­ dren pre-school age through fifth grade, with two separate areas. After the hunt is complet­ ed, refreshments will be served in the church base­ ment. Everyone is welcome. 4XA For more details, call Pastor Tom DeVries at (269) 7953667. The Easter celebration will continue Sunday at 10 a.m. The Middleville United Methodist Church will hold a Lenten breakfast Thursday at 9 a.m. The church also holds a traditional seder meal at 6:30 p.m. that night. The Easter Service at the Middleville United Methodist Church will be at 10:30 a.m., with special handbell and choir music. A, £ Jim Harrison MIDDLEVILLE -Jim Harrison, age 72, of Middleville entered into the presence of his Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom on February 5, 1936, in Yankee Springs Township. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, in 2003; his parents, Virginia Harrison Root and Walter Harrison; his grandparents, Robert “Reed” and Clara Hoover. He will be remembered dearly by his wife, Enid; his son, Pat (Dilly) Harrison of Coldwater; his daughter, Julie (Trent) Wickwire of Dundee; four grandchildren, and Cameron Taylor Harrison, and Harrison and Austin Wickwire; his step­ children, Suzanne and Karl Golnek of Hastings and Jim Triick of Grand Rapids; his brothers and sisters. ClaraJane and Tommy Tucker of Huntsville, Alabama, Bob and Ellen Harrison of Livermore, California, Irene and Richard Ward of Shelbyville, Bill and Judy Harrison of Caledonia, Christine and Rex Schad of Middleville, Pat and Judy Harrison of Middleville, Brower Pauline of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Josephine and Ken Klumpp of Otsego; brother-in-law. Herb and Nadine Smelker of Freeport, Fred and Margaret Palmer of Arcadia, Florida, Bernice Wood of Lexington, Kentucky, Beatrice and Paul Liebenauer of Oswego, New York; and many nieces and nephews and special friends. He was active with the Barry County Fair in the 4-H Brent Biermacher April 7, To our son, brother & uncle, * Brent, you mean the world to us. It’s hard to live without you. 1967 - March 16, 2006 You were always by our side. Through thick and thin you helped us . Now with you gone our lives are hard to live. It’s hard to breath. It’s hard to see. And it’s hard to think about any­ thing but you. Even though your Jove shines in us. Forever, it’s still hard not to look for your hand to hold. Even though you are not here with us in the flesh, we still have you in our hearts and in our memories. * We love you forever Brent. Miss oryou, Mom & Dad Kelley & Bob, Keegan, Alec - Ethan x beef area, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, served on •Il the Irving Township board, was a member of Parmelee United Methodist Church, was a life member of Irving Grange, was a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg School in 1954, worked many years for Kent County Road Commission and loved his life as a farmer spending time with his Amish family, his cattle and his draft horses, and attending numerous sporting events of his grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 12, with Rev. Lee Zachman officialing. Interment at Middleville Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to Barry County Agricultural Fair Improvement Fund. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral home, Middleville. Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Sendees to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community' Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library' of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff i i RM \l L’ •F'.«■ "z ic —- k Mfr R . ■■ <Z//<ZX 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 wwwXAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director Easier morning will begin w ith a special sunrise service at 6:30 a m. This youthorganized service will be held in the fellowship hall and will be followed by breakfast. Orangeville area St. Francis of Assisi Church Episcopal in Orangeville will hold a Palm Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the procession will be inside A Maundy Thursday serv­ ice will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Good Friday service also will start at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday will begin with the relighting of the fire at 9:30 a.m. Following the celebrative service will be a light brunch featuring hardboiled eggs, fruit salad and sweet rolls. Everyone is invited to bring red hardboiled eggs (a St. Francis tra­ dition based on Easter Orthodox practices) fruit for the salad or sweet rolls. St. Francis Episcopal Church is at 11850 West 9Mile Road in Orangeville. Lakewood area St. Herman Orthodox Church in Woodbury, like other Orthodox churches throughout the world, will be celebrate Easter April 27 this year, about a month later than their Catholic and Protestant neighbors. The Orthodox date Easter by the early Christian reckoning and always celebrate the Lord’s resurrection after the Jewish Passover. The rich services of Holy Week conclude with a mid­ night procession and Liturgy on Saturday night, April 26. All are welcome to pray and join in the festal meal after the liturgy which ends the Lenten fast. More informa­ tion is available at □ www.stherman.net or by calling Fr. Michael at (616) 374-8596 The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, at 767 Fourth Avenue, will hold its Palm Sunday serv­ ice at 9:30 a.m. The Easter service also will begin at 9:30 a.m. Call (616) 3748753 for more information. Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland will hold its Palm Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. On Holy Wednesday, March 19, the church will hold a prayer and healing service at 7 p.m. Maundy will Thursday feature Communion service at 7 p.m. On Good Friday there will be a Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. Worship service on Easter Sunday will begin at 8 a.m., fol lb wed by an Easter break­ fast at 9 a.m. The Communion service will begin at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to the handicappedaccessible facility. Assisted- listening devices and a nurs­ ery are available. Caledonia area Peace Church on M-37 will hold its Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Easter services will be at 8:30 and 11 a.m. For more information call Peace at (616) 891-8119. Vermontville area The Vermontville United Methodist Church will cele­ brate Good Friday at the church. The Easter Sunrise Service will be at the Gresham United Methodist Church at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast. The Easter worship service at the Vermontville United Methodist Church will be at 11 a.m. The Vermontville United Methodist Church is at 108 Main St., Vermontville. The Gresham UMC is located about one mile east on Mulliken Road off the Vermontville Highway. Sunfield United Methodist Church and the Sunfield United Brethren Church arc planning two Good Friday services. The first service will be at 2 p.m. and the sec­ ond at 7 p.m. This year, the service will be held at the Sunfield church, located on the corner of Third Street and Logan. Call the church at (517) 5668448 for directions. Pine Rest clinics have new director Scott Wagner, corporate director of the outpatient professional practice group Rest for (PPG) Pine Christian Mental Health Services, has announced the hiring of Jay Ostrowski as manager of the Caledonia. Hastings and Lake Odessa clinics. In addition to providing ing clinical work, he will a,so act as program dcvelopment/marketing consultant for the outpatient system at Pine Rest. “Jay joins us following 10 years in developing, owning and providing clinical servic­ es in a multi-office faith­ based clinic network in South Carolina. He has also been consulting for several years to medical systems and groups regarding business development, marketing and strategic planning,” said Wagner. “We at Pine Rest welcome Jay in his new per­ manent role.” Jay Ostrowski, MA. LPC/S, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. Prior to joining Pine Rest, Ostrowski was CEO/managing director of Crossroads Counseling Center in Columbia, S.C., a Christian counseling facility treating patients of all ages. He was also most recently a practice management con­ sultant for Next Level Consulting, providing coach­ ing, consulting and training services for health-care prac- tices across many southern states. An experienced clini­ cian, Ostrowski has provided ongoing treatment for adults, children and adolescents in private practice, group home and hospital settings for more than 10 years. He is also a member of the National Speakers Association. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services was founded in 1910. Situated on a 200-acre wooded campus in Grand Rapids, Pine Rest has one of the nation’s largest staff of psychiatrists I Zi 1 *\ I |tr < X I# ,11 n‘ $ IWS<PM- itP*' M<V •• j-aaWrf ntbb ' * . Iteiiks 1 working with nurses, psy­ chologists, social workers, educators, and clergy. Services include programs of prevention and education; psychological assessment and testing; employee and church assistance programs; outpatient counseling and therapy at 23 clinical loca­ tions; intensive outpatient counseling and therapy; psy­ chiatric home health care; residential services; partial hospitaliz.ation (day treat­ ment); a psychiatric/medical unit; and inpatient hospital­ ization. Utafick Special i • 1 month Unlimited Tanning $29.95 • Spring Sparkle 7 Foils $25.00 Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 269-7 f X 9 kX ' 6 2 -4254 I 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville. Ml 49333 \ INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! Time to visit... . Mueller Accounting • Professional, Economical & Personal TAX & Accounting Services 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 www.kamuelleraccounting.com 06668845 J �s be held at Western Michigan University -v' & W ! VV'i Nik, * '"ii ’ A same-day surgery table, a wind turbine data acquisi­ tion system and a semi-pro baseball stadium design are among the projects that will be presented at the 42nd Conference on Senior Design Projects at Western Michigan University. The conference will be held Tuesday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the Parkview campus. It is spon­ sored by WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and is open to the public free of charge. Several area students are among the 194 seniors in 4 construction engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial design, industrial and manufacturing engineer­ ing, mechanical and aeronau­ tical engineering, and paper and chemical engineering will present the results of 72 projects they have completed to solve problems facing business and industry. Students include: Tyler Yonker, who graduated from Caledonia High School, Caledonia in 2003. Son of and Terri Yonker, Doug Alto. Plans to receive a bach­ elor's degree in mechanical engineering in April. Project: Midget car chassis design. Tim VanStraten, who graduated from Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids in 2003. Son of Mr. and Mrs. VanStraten, Caledonia. Plans to receive a bachelor's degree in con­ struction engineering in June. Project: Zion Lutheran Church additions and reno­ vations. Ducks Unlimited plans banquet in Middleville * S Z." (I ■ s as ■ C4,‘ •>< V e ■ "'■ 1 .,r. m The Thornapple Valley chapter of Ducks Unlimited is planning its 28th annual banquet for Saturday, March 29, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices for a member­ ship and dinner are $55 for individual or $80 for a cou­ ple. Sponsorships are avail­ able for $375 for an individ­ ual or $400 for a couple. A special price offered this year is for Greenwings (age 17 and under) of $15, which includes an annual Greenwing membership and dinner. There will be many new games and raffles this year, with more prizes geared toward young hunters. As always, there will be both live and silent auctions. This banquet is the largest fundraiser for the local chap­ ter. Proceeds from the event Ducks help Ducks Unlimited restore and conserve valu­ able wetlands and habitat worldwide. Ducks Unlimited has 190 chapters in Michigan alone, and returned more than $2 million to the state of Michigan in 2006 for marsh­ land restoration and acquisi­ tion. More than 56,000 acres of habitat have been restored, enhanced or protected in the state by DU efforts. Ducks Unlimited has a dedicated professional conservation staff working with both public and private landowners in Michigan to restore, create, and enhance habitat for breeding and migrating waterfowl. While Duck Unlimited’s top priority is waterfowl habitat conservation, more than 900 wildlife species benefit from their conservation efforts. To make banquet reservations, ask questions or to make a donation, please con­ tact one of the Thornapple Valley chapter officers: Mike Baker (269) 948-2920, or Justin or Jill Norton at (616) 891-0528. What causes environmen­ tal groups to find themselves working against one anoth­ er? What is the secret under­ lying■!4 element that binds them all? These questions and more will be addressed Tuesday in Middleville said organizer Local Future Aaron Wissner. Wissner has invited Kurt Cobb, publisher of Resource Insights, to Middleville to deliver a live multimedia talk of his groundbreaking pres­ Every entation " What Should Environmentalist Know (but probably doesn’t).” Cobb is a freelance writer who speaks and writes fre­ quently on energy and the environment. He is a colum­ nist for the Paris-based sci­ ence news site Scitizen, and I worfc a]So has been featUred on Energy Bulletin, 321en-ergy, Le Monde Diplomatique, EV World, The Wall Street Journal Online and others. | "Th e environmental "The movement is so splintered because most in it don't | understand what trouble we are in," said Cobb. "Neither I do they understand the con­ nections between the various | environmental problems." The Local Future-sponsored event will begin at 7 nm Tnpcdav March 18. at E'm- J? e_sdaL,Ma ?JJA* the Thornapple Township u„n „„ Hall on Main Street in Middleville. This is part of the n t! Series, Sustainability on continues which Tuesdays. On March 25, a DVD presentation by Michael Shuman will explore ways to improve the local economy despite infla­ tion and rising gas prices, The April 1 DVD presenta­ tion of professor and envi­ ronmental writer David Onwill look into climate change, peak oil, and the future. These two events will be - held at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building at 128 High St. in Middleville. Series Sustainability events are free and open to the public. RSVPs to organ­ izer Wissner at aaron@localfuture.org are appreciated. Wissner became aware of the issue of peak oil and oil depletion after doing Internet research to determine the ultimate cause of rising gaso­ line prices in 2005. Since then, he has spent hundreds of hours researching peak oil, attending national conferences, publishing online | l 1 5P-W ■ I r if f 1 A • •'■w' _> ■ • •- * 7 *1 •X - < ______ < 4 Kurt Cobb •J 4 articles and videos, and has formed Local Future to lead a campaign to educate the public on peak oil and paths to sustainability. Wissner recently was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal regarding his peak­ oileducation efforts. I * * I I See TALK, page 9 I MIDDLEVILLE LION'S CLUB Ii ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER * i SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 at the MIDDLE VILLA INN - Noon to 3PM 1^ ADULTS - $10.00 II CHILDREN AGES 4-12 - $6.00 ; I j FREE! | DRAWING FOR ROCKING MOTORCYCLE “ < !•’ CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE I ! 06668580 — I ij i i* direct < Z“- =4. Ken Yonker ■ or finb is 'll' I'issd narai e mm asLisr Ken Yonker EIK31 ;C5B • 4 7 tt3zsi. .w g ' 5 Ji iCiSK-- Republican for State Representative •ij Republican for 72nd District State Representative (616) 698-1163 8300 Patterson • Caledonia, Ml 49316 t yonker@yonkerstaterep.com www.kenyonker.com IJ I I I I 1 1l" ri 1 k* ’ a Ne w M an ff.15XSE:* iM I f uiI din cP Dear Residen t: My name is Ken Yonker and I am runningfor the State House of Representatives for the 72n District. I would like to invite you to a Kojfee with Ken at the Home Construction Center, 9818 Cherry Valley (M-37), (JYL-d/J) Caledonia i^aleaonia on Thursday evening March 20 from 4-8 m. 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Now able to put a ‘face’ on the Middle East conflict, Deyo Young, a Woodland resident, wants to educate Americans about the prob­ •II lems there by telling of her experiences and entertainin 4 questions from the public. Doors open at the EMS Building on High Street at 6:30 p.m., with the presenta­ tion beginning at 7 p.m. The public is welcome at this event, sponsored by the •II Progressive Democrats of West Michigan. Over 34years ofexperience AYNARD' WATER CONDITIONING * *=«_____ rr*---- r --J1 ' 1 Your one stop water store! | t I^AYNASDW WATfU CONDITIONING SALT A Bcrmfi) • WATER J ha RfRCffW *- .1 - SALES SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL • • RENTALS COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL » I* TO* J. Call us^r6^9iAj3u3 today! I Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm I * Servicing all makes and models All of us face challenges in our efforts to achieve our long-term financial goals, such as a comfortable retire­ ment. 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More time out of the workforce - To raise their families, women spend far more time out of the workforce than men. During those years away, women are not contributing to Social Security, pension plans or 401(k) plans - which means they'll have less retirement savings than men. These figures may seem somewhat depressing, but they don't have to lead to gloomy results. You can actually do quite a bit to improve your financial for­ tunes. Consider these sug­ gestions: * •>«*' • Water Softners * Take an active interest in your investments. Whether you are single or married, make sure you are familiar with your investment portfo­ lio. Know what you own and why you own it. Work with a financial advisor who under­ stands your goals and risk tolerance and who can help you make the right choices for your individual situation. * Contribute as much as you can to your retirement plans. Each year, put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employ­ er-sponsored retirement plan. 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You may not be able to single-handedly change the social and institutional forces that can create prob­ lems for women striving to achieve their long-term goals. But by becoming an informed, active investor, you can better improve your chances to go a long way toward achieving the finan­ cial freedom you deserve. This entire site Copyright 2008 Edward Jones z 1 1 5^' | L. $!* J&J I Northwood names students to dean’s list Several area students have been named to the dean’s list at Northwood University in Midland. To achieve this honor, students must have earned at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Among those on the dean’s list for the fall term are: • Lauren Abbott, daughter of Robert Abbott of Cedar Springs and Joyce Reynhout of Freeport. • Chanda Brice, daughter of Jeffery and Linda Bride of Middleville. • Daniel J. 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M-37 in Middleville; and Monday, March 24, in the Hastings High School home economics room. There will be a free pizza dinner with registration from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the program will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at (269) 948-3264. > Caledonia Easter Egg Hunt set for March L. \ ‘•.L Thornapple Kellogg holding chess tournament Si x A - J Ui ir - •U JMnsan. ft® i :«7Q- xisnit'jQt t min: 1 BIWSSIje t r mtn im 'Ml* . Pre-registration is $10, and on-site registration is $15 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The tournament director reserves the right to turn away anyone who is not in the registration line by 9:30 a.m. Concessions will be avail­ able on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The TK Chess Store also will be open with fun chess items to purchase. An awards ceremony and trophy presentation will take place after the last round. Registration forms and entry fees are due no later than March 21. Mail forms to Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Attn: Chess (jOIK* • • » Home Center to host Easter egg hunt The Home Center of West Michigan will host an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 22. Kids up to age 10 should bring an Easter basket. Other activities will be available. In case of cold weather, the event will be held inside. The center is located at 9818 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia. Textbook up for review A new textbook for sev­ enth grade social studies will be put before the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education for adoption at the April 21 meeting. The new text should help the district meet its social studies require­ ments. Geography Alive, pub­ lished by the Teachers' Curriculum Institute with a 2008 copyright, is on display at the TK School and Community Library until April 20. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding this text­ book should call Tom Enslen, assistant superin­ tendent, at (269) 795-5522. The meeting at the middle school, room 1616, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Once adopted, the book will be implemented into the cur­ riculum for the 2008-09 school year. TALK, continued from page Tournament, 10051 Green Lake Road, Middleville, MI 49333. Make checks payable to TK Schools. For more information call (269) 7955522. This is a non-rated tourna­ ment. I More of what you want from your wireless company LG SCOOP 10 • • • • • 1.3 MP camera with video Sliding QWERTY keyboard 3 hot colors MP3 player Bluetooth Wireless Technology Regular s89” TW After‘50 mail-in rebate anil‘10 in-store rebate IB iI 1 Lx — •— • 1 ■ I = lltel - TH. <>£ rs J it® As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.” protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 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Local Future is a new non­ profit organization dedicated to educating the public on environmental sustainability and related issues. I. ” -’f® ton. ui« ix On Saturday, March 29, young minds will be engaged and focused on chess boards. TK schools host the chess tournament at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Road in Middleville. Participation ribbons will to all players who compete at their own grade level. The registration table will open at 8:30 a.m. and the first round will begin at 10 a.m. Players —those in grades 4 to 8 —need to bring boards and sets (clocks are option­ al). Each round is limited to one hour. 22 home with new bicycles. Seniors from the Caledonia Resource Center have stuffed the eggs, and Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 will be hiding the eggs. 7 to 10. A new event has been added this year. The Alano Club of Caledonia has donat­ ed two bicycles, one for a boy and one for a girl. Following a drawing, two lucky youngsters will go Caledonia's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Lakeside Park Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. Children should bring a bas­ ket or a bag to collect their eggs in. The age groups are 4 and under, ages 5 and 6, and A p.m. A required orientation will be helped from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. in Saturdays couples Hastings April 19, through May 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 event or not. Training classes will be offered to and interested singles Families/Safe Strong Children will be host for an information night at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 in the community room of the Hastings Public Library. Pizza, pop and child care are available with registration. 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Gilbert moved approval of a four-way stop at the intersection; his motion was sup­ ported by trustee Karen Hahn and approved, 5-1, with Erskine dissenting. Discussion then moved to the warning siren for torna­ dos and other emergencies. Inman, who has made the siren his project over the past several months, was prepared with an updated quote of $30,430 for the turnkey installation of one siren. He noted that a payment plan was possible. Ayers said, "If you want a siren, I'm working on the budget soon." Treasurer Jill Harrison observed that when the pur­ chase of a siren came up after the tornado touched down in Caledonia, the idea was to finance the purchase through donations from individuals and businesses. After close to two years, the fund stands at about $5,284. She remarked dryly, "It hasn't flown." She suggested purchasing NOAA radios (special radios linked to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) for those residents who wanted them. The radios are available at approximately $200 each, although a large purchase could probably secure a dis­ count. Questions also arose about where to put the siren, which would be linked to the Kent County system and would be activated by the county. The quote included a 50-foot wooden pole, which Inman said he had been assured was adequate. An alternative is to place the siren on the water tower, which some felt was too high. No action was taken by the council, and Inman agreed to investigate the costs of the delayed-payment plan. The village tree program was recognized again for its excellence. Letters were received from Congressman Vernon Ehlers, who repre­ sents Caledonia, and U.S. Levin, Sen. Carl DMichigan. Kevin Sayers, state coordinator for the urban and community forestry program, also wrote congratulating the village on its program. The village program for planting and maintaining trees and shrubs is overseen by the Village of Caledonia Tree and Shrub Committee. The committee is chaired by Lisa Segard, an advanced master gardener and admin­ istrative assistant to Ayers. Mulvihill and other trustees added their congratulations and praised Segard for the consistently excellent per­ formance of the committee. Ayers observed that while X, The Wisdom Wellness Center /~ S" presents the next e Get Your Summer Off to a Great Start! f * p.m. The township was invit­ ed to participate and Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison was expected to attend. Mulvihill reported that the Fourth of July committee had held its first meeting and had a light turnout. The committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the village hall. He stressed that all interested parties are welcome. Erskine, who attended the quarterly meeting of the Joint Sewer Committee, You are what you eat! 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MP* li»J? the downtown merchants have not asked the village for any financial support for the Western Week scheduled from June 16 to 21, she won­ dered if the council might consider a donation, perhaps $500 or a $1.000 to help with costs. No action was taken on her question. She also announced the annual Easter egg hunt would take place at Lakeside Park on Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. Ayers noted that as part of the process of developing a master plan for parks and recreation, a second public hearing was to be held Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 On M-37, South of 84th Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 I �12/The Sun and News. Middleville March 15 200? - Seussical Jr. on stage Thursday LEGAL riOTICE • -I Ji r ,<* I 1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anyone feeling just a little blue can find the cure SYNOPSIS Thursday. March . at the VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. only public performance of MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jr."” at 1 he Seussical, Jr. February 26. 2008 Thomapple Kellogg High The regular meeting ot the Village Council of Middleville. School auditorium at 7 p.m. Michigan was called to order ai There is no charge but dona 7 rjtj pm by President Myers in tions are welcome to help the ‘he Council Chambers of the middle school stage next Village Hail Roll Cail Members present Mrs, Corson. Mr Lytle, year’s musical Mr. Myers Mr Oliver Mr Parker, The backbones of the pro­ Mr Pullen and Mr Van Noord duction are the combined Absent None President Myers asked that the voices of the seventh and synopsis ol the February 12. eighth grade choirs under the 2006 meeting be read by the direction of teacher Laura Village Clerk The minutes of the Oprea February 12, 2008 meeting were Each will be on stage presented Pullen made a motion to accept the corrected minutes alone, and the ending will and Parker supported the motion, feature the combined voices. Voice Vote Ayes All Nays: In addition to the choir, None Absent None Motion Passed students will be performing ACTIONS TAKEN in costumes sure to delight 1. President Myers presented winter-weary watchers. the agenda Parker made a The Cat in the Hal will be motion to accept the agenda and I yfie supported the motion Voce performed by Drew K iel. Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. JoJo will be performed by Absent: None Motion Passed 2. Pullen Made a motion to ixturen Bailey, with that accept the current bills for the most shy Horton the February 26, 2008 meeting in the Elephant portrayed by amount of $114,681 52. Lytle supported the motion Voce Vote. Ayes All Nays: None Absent None Moten Passed 3. Lytle presented a motion to approve an agreement with a fee by Jon Gamber not to exceed $16,000 Staff Writer between the Village of Middleville James French, an eightand Siegfried Crandall PC for the Village’a audit requirements, year veteran of the Barry Parker supported the motion. County Board of Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: Commissioners, announced None Absent: None. Motion at the March 11 board meet­ Passed 4 At 8 10 PM Corson made a ing that he will not seek motion to adjourn the meeting another term. and Parker supported the motion ”1 just feci that it is lime.” Voice Vote Ayes; All Nays. None Absent None Motion French said after the meet­ ing. “It has been a very Passed Respectfully submitted rewarding experience for me. Mary Jean Lamoreaux and I think we have accom­ Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the mm- plished a lot during my time utes may be read at the Village on *bc board. But I just feel it Hall between the hours of 9:00 is time I get involved in other a m, and 5:00 p.m., Monday things.” through Friday French represented District 2, which covers yif X' $ Seussical Jr will be performed at the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. It features the combined voices of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School 7th and 8th grade choirs and the talents of many students. The performace is free to the public but donations are accepted. IF YOU'RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, Graham Lince. Gertrude McFuzz is sung by Lindsey Genther with Mayzie LaBird sung by Morgan VanPuttcn. Sour Kanganx) is portrayed by Shannon Hooper. Clad in bright yellow will French will not seek re-election to county board VILLAGE OF FREEPORT (W>66KH3 The Village of Freeport is now hiring for a part-time police officer. MI-COLES certified or within require­ ments for MI-COLES. Varied hours including weekft — ft _ lift ••6 •Aa I ends. Should be familiar with community oriented police standards. Please send resume to Village of Freeport. Attn: Police Dept.. P.O. Box 210, Freeport. Ml 49325. Application must be in by March 22, 2008. f Thornapple Township and part of Irving Township. Before becoming a commis­ sioner. he spent 25 years as a teacher in the Thornapple Kellogg School System, where he taught mostly sixth grade science, along with some social studies. In summarizing his time on the board French said. “I always tried to make deci­ sions that would make it bet­ ter for Barry County.” French’s replacement must survive a primary elec­ tion in August before the general election scheduled for November. Jim French Looking for Business Associates to join the * *NFL * * NETWORKING FOR LEADS Business referral group meeting once a week. Group is forming now so call and save your spot. If you are looking to grow your business and add more customers then this meeting is for you! be Charlie Harper as Mr Mayor, and Mrs. Mayor is Camille Irvine. Yertle the Turtle will be portrayed by Mason Mathis and Cody Ketchum will play the part of Vlad Vladikoff. Showing lots of menace the Wickersham Brothers and hunters will be Russell Ellinger. Caleb Funk. Jon Linsca, Dan Rademacher. ► Terrance Sumo and cn Willshire. The flighty and feathery Bird Girls will be played by Kcnzie Borrink, Allison Brown. Elli . Buchanan. Cassie Cole. Jordan Eash. Erin Ellinger, Shannon Hamilton. Kim Hodges. Marissa Kurr. Sam Rcplogle. Sarah Scobey and Kayla Strumberger. The middle school spring concerts have been sched­ uled for May. The seventh grade choir and band will perform Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The eighth grade choir and band will perform Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. ’-J* & YOUR 401(k) SHOULDN’T BE EITHER. Leaving a 401 (k) behind could mean leaving it with no one to watch over it. Ur can explain your options, and if you'd like to roll vour tliw- 441 l(k) over into an biward Jones IRA.we can help you do it with no taxes or iirnaL ties.Well look out for you. 9 To find out about 10|(k) options that mak Jiartb (I’M* Wtttl I call today. Drew McFadden Financial Advisor wt» taw i cum 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com tai Member Edward Jones sipc •W* MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 9 Beyond expectations. My promise to you. For more information, please call Kerri at D6fl6B95f. 616-813-5414 ’i”1* II or • rwwaw* *'ChiO* t VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Part-Time Position Available Code Enforcement Official The Village of Middleville is taking applications for the part-time position of Code Enforcement Official. Desired for this position is prior experience with municipal ordinance or law enforcement, gen­ eral knowledge of civil infractions, the ability to work with people in a pleasant even handed manner, literacy’ in Microsoft Word and use of digital camera. Position requires advising people of ordinance issues, preparing and mailing written notices of ordinance viola tions, w’riting civil infraction citations, periodic appearances in District Court on behalf of the Village and maintaining ordinance files. The Village Planner/Zoning Administrator supervises this posi­ tion. Compensation based on qualifications. A valid drivers license, p re-employment physical and drug test are required. Reasonable accommodation for a person with disability will be made. For an employment application and complete job description, please contact the Village at 269.795.3385 between 9AM-5PM Mondav- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 0 X. Village of Middleville As required by Michigan Public Act 110 of Public Acts 2006. as amend­ ed. please be advised the Milage of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, Monday. March 31, 31. 2008 at 7 p.m. in Milage Hall, 100 East Main Street. The purpose of this hearing will be to consider an application for a front setback variance filed by the Thomapple Kellogg Public School District. Specifically. Section 78-166(1) of the Milage Code requires a 30 ft. front yard building setback. The District wishes to construct an addition to the High School building to within 24 feet of the Bender Road right of way line, thus seeking a six (6) foot .kt front yard setback variance. John Kuiper III ■ I'liiicrul Direi Un Over 70 years of service and three generations of caring, funeral and Cremation Preplanning Beautiful, modern facilities I I* Any interested person may attend the Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing to offer comments on the request variance. A copy of the appli- Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf cation material may he examined at Village offices during regular busiiness hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If anyone has questions regarding this application for variance, please call Milage offices at 269.795.3385 on Tuesday or Thursday during regular business hours. Friday or stop at Village offices, 100 East Main Street. Middleville. The application deadline is Tuesday. March 25. 2008 at 5 p.m. or M to 4, 06668761 FUNERAL Geoff Moffat. JD, PCP Planner/Zoning Administrator DIRECTORS 891-8155 • www.mkdfuneralhornes.com 616 06668776 Ejw Main St reel Sli. Caledonia iZwu. US!! �The Sun and News. Middleville. March 15, 2008 Page 13 SIGN, continued from page 11 Corporation, reported that Siegle—led the audience in Ed Fischer, chairman of the the Pledge of Allegiance to corporation, had appeared open the council meeting. before the township board of The scouts were accompatrustees and had secured nied by scout leaders Ryan $20,000 in additional funds Fleischmann and Steve to permit the hiring of a part- Redmond. Steve Rich, of 300 time person. The channel is now able to broadcast news, Pleasant Ave., who is Superior employed by weather and sports. In his capacity as the liai­ Asphalt of Grand Rapids, LEGAL son to the village’s planning said that as a village resident and taxpayer, he felt insulted commission, Maviglia also NOTICE reported on the status of the his company had not been Caledonia Farmers Elevator invited to bid on asphalt used VJLLAG£_QECALEDONIA project and on a workshop for recent emergency repairs Regular Meeting Council to village streets. held with Greg Alkema. a Minutes Ayers explained that the property owner, who has March 10, 2008 Meeting Call to Order at 7:00 concerns about the process amount involved was so p.m. - by Pro tern President- for developing property small it did not have to be Mulvihill. put out to bid, that it was a Present: Erskine, Gilbert, owned by Alkema's family. Mulvihill thanked the Boy last-minute deal, and nor­ Mulvihill, Inman, Maviglia, Hahn, Ayers & Harrison. III Scouts of Troop 202, spon ­ mally was done later in the Absent: Williamson. sored by the Caledonia spring. Pledge of Allegiance. Mulvihill agreed that United Methodist Church. Consideration of the meeting Three scouts — Myles Rich’s concern was legiti­ agenda: Public Comment (Brief): Steve Redmond, mate and assured him that Kenny Rich. Supervisor Asphalt, asked next time he would certainly VandenBout, and Clayton why they were not considered for patching potholes. Jennifer Sarver voiced her concerns with the wall that is falling apart between the Elevator and her property. Elevator to do some repairs to the wall. Engineers Report: Rick Stout, Fleis & VandenBrink, reviewed the process for the Village to apply for a MHSDA Grant for Downtown Justin Douglas Lambert, $500, assessed court costs of Facades. The cost of $7950 to $1,000, a probation fee of 23, of Caledonia was sen ­ process the application could be pro-rated if the Village and tenced in by Barry County $360 and a drug court fee of Business owners decide not to Circuit Court Judge James $200. Judge Fisher ruled that apply after some preliminary meet- Fisher March 6 to serve 36 Lambert must participate in ings. Motion to approve by cognitive behavior therapy months of probation and six Maviglia. Seconded by Gilbert, all months in jail for his and substance abuse counsel­ yeas, and motion carried. Jon Moxey, Fleis & VandenBrink February conviction on a ing programs and will be discussed some possible change charge of driving under the considered for drug court. items for the Main Street project. Lambert was arrested in influence of alcohol (third Also discussed the punch list items Township Hastings Townshio in offense). from the project. Lambert also was fined January. Committee Minutes: Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Maviglia. seconded by Inman. Motion carried. Conflict of Interest: Erskine declared a conflict of interest for items 1 & 2 under New Business. Township Liaison Report: Planning Commission: Committee Reports; Cable TV Judge Fisher ruled that Matthew James Volkema, received $20,000 from the Township to add part-time employ­ 26, of Middleville was sen­ Volkema will be unsuccess­ ee. Cable has added News. tenced March 6 by Barry fully discharged from proba­ Weather & Sports •It to the cable County Circuit Court Judge tion upon the completion of channel 22. Manager’s Report: Easter Egg James Fisher to serve nine his jail time. Volkema was originally Hunt-Saturday, March 22nd, at months in jail for his 11:00 a.m., at Caledonia Lakeside February conviction of vio­ sentenced to 18 months of Park. Asked Council members to lating an earlier probation probation and one month in think about giving the Downtown jail in 2006. He was arrested sentence, imposed in 2006. Merchants Western Days some Volkema violated his pro­ in Rutland Township, Barry financial su,title . rt. Presidents Report: Mayor bation by failing to register County, in July 2006. Exchange Day will take place in as a sex offender. May and we need some ideas. Unfinished Business: t ***^**^~ • <1 1. 4-way Stop at Lake & MainMerchants were very much in favor for safety reasons. Motion to approve a 4 way Stop by Gilbert; seconded by Hahn. 5-yeas. 1-nay, ffiefove and (Lftwi School Cate motion carried. 2. Siren Fund-lnman gave us an 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 updated price of $30,000 for the Siren complete package. 616-891-8688 Discussion as to urgency and pub­ lic input and support. It was also discussed that NOAH weather radios were another option. Will Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ discuss again next month. New Business: turing, and challenging learning environment to to Ordinance 1. 008-04 enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and Amend Zoning Ordinance (Grain Elevators) - Motion by Maviglia, emotional growth. seconded by Gilbert. Roll Call Zoo-phonics Maviglia-yea. vote-Hahn-yea, Gilbert-yea. Inman-yea, MulvihillChrist-centered curriculum from yea. Erskine-abstain. All yeas, Concordia Publishing motion carried. 2. R08-05 Resolution - Inside gymnasium Approving Special Land Use - Outside playground equipment (Caledonia Farmers Elevator). Motion by Inman, seconded by ■L The safer side ‘Stranger safety” program Maviglia. Erskine-abstained, all ~ 3 Hour Class yeas, motion carried. Public comment: I Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director Council Comments: Our best wishes go out to the McGavin fam­ 616-891-8688 ily for the fire that took their home. Parks & Recreation Public Hearing “Train a child in the way he should go, V Tuesday, March 11th, 6:30 p.m. and when he is old he will not turn from Meeting Adjourned at 9:12 >!• p.m., motion by Hahn, seconded it." Proverbs 22:6 by Gilbert. All yeas. Respectfully submitted. >3 Sandra Ayers. Clerk/Manager reported that work was pro­ ceeding on the rapid-infiltra­ tion beds. He said the biggest concern is infiltration and its source. Trustee Mike Maviglia, treasurer of the Caledonia Community Cable Li L Utt L Caledonia man sentenced iS Mi ""lift 2s fcr ns '-a. CM J, in Hastings for 3rd DU I % f*k *1tail — I-------- — Jail time increased in probation violation V- n.i I' A i ItalzSil^, is ids• al InI if. IklAtWo ME •rp Iff tifelblk u Ht * r L We Sell Essential Oils W BAI •« U' •I* I fl * r I WOP Enrolling Now! ^ONTEMPO J?*\LON & !3fw ■ A Full Service Contemporary Salon 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1093 Li I .rx. r. rx.v^. Open Registration ixvy^iiwuvo for \ T.A.P.R.C. 008 Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Season ivi T.A.P.R.C, Diviiiom League enrollment is available tor boys and girls who are in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Spring 2008. All reg­ istrations should be received by March 21, 2008. Registration fee is $47.00 per play- er. 584.00 per two players, and $116.00 max per family. You can make checks payable to T.A.P.R.C. and mail with regis­ Kindergarten: Co-Ed T-Ball Boys Boys Boys Boys 1st and 2nd: 3rd and 4th: 5th and 6th: 7th and 8th: Machine Pitch Kid/Coach Pitch Kid Pitch Kid Pitch Girls Girls Girls Girls 1st and 2nd: 3rd and 4th: 5th and 6th: 7th and Sth: Machine Pitch Machine Pitch Kid Pitch Kid Pitch tration form to P.O. Box 250 Middleville, (Softball divisions are subject to change depending on MI 49333 or REGISTER ONLINE at registration numbers) www.eteamz.com/TAPRC I The T.A.P.R.C wrkoma pliycn V 1 J 4'1 269-795-8853 all areas in Barry I (269) 79S-8S53 or register online (Tur league is also, looking I for experienced coaches and umpires for all divisions. If you are I interested in coaching please call or attend the March 26th I coaches meeting at the Thomapple Township hall at 6;00 p.m. Program Director, Kelly Pino at J from I County. If you are in need of a registration form call Kelly at REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. kJ/’ you hair any questions, please contact our^ I If you are interested in umpiring, please call. The umpire posi- I bV • r is are paid positions, training will be provided, but some knowledge of baseball and softball is required. Practice* will begin the week of April 14. leaion play begin* the week of May 12. and leaion wUl conclude by July 3rd. 06668993 We Know Small Business Our Clients Experience the Following • Superior customer service > • Proactive and timely tax savings ideas and advice • Returns filed on time i No extensions unless requested) • Customized QuickBooks training and implementation Saint WauL c going to be used after patch­ ing, particularly on Johnson and Kinsey streets. Hahn closed out the com­ ment period urging even one to get new smoke detectors. should "pick the brains of asphalt people on fixing our roads. All the roads need work." •IV Ayers responded that some chip and seal was receive a call from the vil­ lage. During the final comment period, the council said, "Our best wishes go out to the McGavin family for the fire that took their home." Inman asked if the village was out of salt, noting that the roads had been icy. Ayers confirmed that the salt was gone. Erskine commented, "If we are going to get real excited about parking and snow, we should put letters on people's windshields before we give people a $65 ticket." He continued, sug­ gesting that the village • Professionals who care McKeown raai and Phillips PLC Does this sound like your accountant? 5 It should! —- - Certified Public Accountants CPA' www.mkpcpa.com Amenca Counts on CPAs' a *4 A McKeown & Kraai, PLCis now McKeown, Kraai, and Phillips, PLC 500 Edward Street, P.O. Box 277 / Middleville, MI 49333-0277 PH: 269.795.7927 GR: 616.454.9242 FAX: 269.795.2545 info^ mkpcpa.com 06667613 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008 •II The Cat in the Hat makes guest appearance I Kelly Lloyd by Staff Writer Just recently, the Cat in the Hat was spotted at the Duncan Lake Early Childh •IM1 Center and then at the Caledonia Library. The guest appearance was a surprise for Joshua Quist who was turning six years old. The Cat in the Hat (aka Kim Quist) visited Nicole Meurlin’s kindergarten class and read Dr. Seuss stories, including "Sneeches. "Joshua was very sur­ prised," said his mother. "He sat in the back and wasn’t really sure about the cos­ tume. Afterwards, I had to tell him that it was me." Later that day, still dressed as the Cat in the Hat, Quist took Joshua and his sister Haley, 4, to the Caledonia Library to sign up for their first library card. And guess what one of the DVDs they checked out? ‘The Cat in the Hat,’ of course," laughed Quist. Quist said a friend has many costumes, so on the morning of Joshua’s birth­ day, she wondered what she could do to make the day special. When asked if the Cat in the Hat will be seen periodically in the communi­ ty, she couldn't guarantee he wouldn't. v* 1 I J! I * n 6" I ^.fiK II --a*5 Accounting company expands into Caledonia U * by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer After a rapid growth in another community, an accounting firm has opened business in Caledonia. K. A. •8i Mueller Accounting, located at 9808 Cherry Valley, offers a variety of financial services for individuals and business­ es. K. A. Mueller Accounting has been . serving the r ♦ Hastings area for the past three years. After the busi­ ness grew quickly, owner The Cat in Hat made a guest appearance at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. Kendrew Mueller began scouting for an additional office. "Caledonia appeared to be the ideal location," said Mueller. "The area is really growing with businesses and families and many of them traveling to Grand Rapids for their accounting needs." Joining Mueller are Ken Meyers and Carol McIntyre. The team is hoping to effec­ tively serve around 20 clients. They will help cus­ tomers with tax preparations, accounting, payroll process­ ing, counseling, strategic planning and business start­ up plans for bank presenta­ tions. "We want to go beyond what typical accounting firms offer," said Mueller. Mueller began his accounting career as a con­ 1 •— troller, working 20 years at in Flexfab Hastings. Although he enjoyed his position at the $100 million company, Mueller wanted to help other small businesses and individuals with their accounting needs. Mueller is quick to explain he doesn’t hold a CPA license and does­ n't want to "misrepresent" The Cat in Hat also sur& himself. 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TOhile uuuranee eompaniei are no mor, than an 800 number and a noire mail menu, mere here to help _____________ //z cjcwd timti and m hint • year lifter tjrur. vduto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Quslneas 06668999 X �•It Page 15 The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008/ FIRE, continued from page unscrewed to provide open­ ings with this range of widths. The ability to vary the width of the spray allows the firefighter to aim the water more carefully and also limits the amount of water used. Caledonia Fire Chief Brian Bennett explained the Park that lists Caledonia Fire Rescue services as one of the tenants, has been installed. The sign will be illuminated at night and is complete except for the electrical work that will be completed in the spring. benefits of the new nozzle saying, "It gives us a range from 560 to 1,200 gallons a minute. That means you don't have to use more water than you need." In another development welcomed by the depart­ ment, a new sign at the Valley Point East Industrial * - ->• 4 i r J 1- -5- VALLEY POINT EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK J* • »? SfflWW Jessa Quillan will receive state recognition for her written work entitled ‘Responsibility.’ (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) Local young author receives state recognition GENERAL CONTRACTORS - Caledon isn Fire Rescue ■ - ?->-■ -- -i > - -- - ^5 . • * • ▼ -i 5- *6 - S J* This new sign clearly indicates the presence of the department in the park. MUELLER, continued from previous page given him the necessary experience. K.A. Mueller Accounting will celebrate the opening of the new office with a ribbon scheduled cutting, for Wednesday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Merchants, clients and Interior Spaces c 5— Gregg Miller * Extended family living quarters. Existing space utilization planning. Very small projects are always welcome. Home office, workshop, ADA accessibility. Kitchen, bath, laundry, old and new work, ^4/ T C. mHLi’ I 06668942 references, information & coupons online at: community members are invited to attend the celebra­ tion. Refreshments will be offered following the actual ribbon-cutting. Mueller lives between Caledonia and Middleville with his wife, Diana, and six children, Emma, Cameron, Calli, Kendrew, Jennie, and Jaynie. He is a member of the Caledonia Merchant Association. For more information or an appointment, call (616) 891-2507. . 616-765-5121 http://greggmiller.blogspot.com 5 1 i Advance Cover & € Freeport call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder I > a T< 06664 w See lift Fm IJcm Etwtei Keeib! * IAime® StevM, ® CANDIES L. < ! ui r r> InnuaC <51 'Wayfarer Community Church s ► -- 9^. Ftee 'ReCftxut' Stftl II! „ Wanted: Standing Timber - I All'll'W i- Ballroom of Cobo Center in Detroit. The authors and families will be joined by nationally known authors and musi­ cians John Archambault and David Plummer. topics. Quillan, along with other young authors, will attend a special luncheon at the 52nd Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference Sunday, March 16. in the Ambassador Jessa Quillan, a third grad­ er at Kettle Lake Elementary School, was recently selected to have her work, ‘Responsibility’ published in Kaleidoscope 2008. a collec­ tion of student writings assembled by the Michigan Reading Association. Kaleidodscope is in its 17th year of publication with the purpose to celebrate the talents of Michigan's young authors. Each school may submit one piece of writing to be published. This year's participants represent 105 schools from across the state. The authors, from kinder­ garten through 12th grade, address a wide variety of t *w jf a? -K R1 s - 0 r (Easter Faster (FestivaC TestivaC _ »yi * r. Ft V * » L w1 UQ * SAVINGS . With purchase of 3 Hallmark \ Cards For Your - t Where: Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center f When: Saturday, March 22 nd BASKET from 11:00am to 2:00pm • • • • ■ Rain or Shine! I- Come be our guest at this Easter Egg-stravaganza and enjoy.......... o Continuous Easter Egg Hunt - hunt for e you’re ready! s when iM o Lunch with all the fixings I Ic EASTER BASKETS GRASS DIE KITS PLASTIC EASTER EGGS J,/ - < f ‘^10 w* If'* 6 * V* - - ■* a Virtual —— - ■<5* o Family Photographs i Vjfiat ’s more, it’s aCCfree 1 Pharmacy Care 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 11 269-795-7936 YANKEE CANDLE www .wayfare rcc. o rg 06668997 - ~I ft - o A special Easter Craft » For All Your Pharmacy Needs b.wen -- c9^ �1 Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2 •II 8 Baseball/softball clinic 1 safe IrH coming to Caledonia CRC r A baseball/softball clinic for players of all ages will be held in the multi-purpose room of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church at the comer of M-37 and 100th street March 15, 22, and 29. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Saturday morning. This free clinic will stress the fundamentals for baseball and softball throwing, catch­ ing, fielding, hitting, bunting, base running, and pitching. The instructors will be led by Jeff Pettinga, former head baseball coach at Calvin College. Each person attending should bring their own glove and bat with tennis shoes. i Arts council presenting the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra in concert Students in the ballroom dance class practice their smooth moves for instructor Liz Belson. TK Community Ed lists spring classes April 15, under the guidance of instructor Liz Belson. This last class of the school year will step off at Area residents can dance for fun and stay in shape for life. TK's ballroom dance class for adults will start Page Elementary. Participants will learn the steps to the East Coast Swing, waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Security Lock and Safe SE u £ □ CK AN Bl 7/T can ... \S A FEz • duplicate your keys • program computer-chip keys • re-key all door locks the same • install new locks and deadbolts • unlock your car 4691 North M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4800 M-F 8-5:30 Is 877-795-SECURITY (7328) - g* y SM ■P 1 rumba, salsa, Night Club 2 Step, tango and more in the six-week class. Call the community education office to register or for more infor­ mation. A beginning watercolor class for adults starts the week of April 21 on Tuesday and Thursdays, and contin­ ues for six weeks. Instructor and local artist Don Williamson will teach this class of step-by-step instruction for the beginner watercolor enthusiast. Prior drawing class experience is requested. Space is limited so call for availability and information at (269) 7953397. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is pleased to announce that it is bringing back the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) to Hastings to present a fam­ ily-friendly concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24. The con­ cert will be held at Hope United Methodist Church located at 2920 S. M-37 Hwy., on the corner of M-37 and M-79 east of Hastings. The KSO will perform familiar highlights from Rossini, Beethoven and Stravinsky, along with Verdi and Sousa. The concert will also feature Hastings High School choir and band stu­ dents performing with the KSO on selected numbers. Thornapple Arts Council (TAC) board member and concert committee chair, Richard Moore states that he is “thrilled to have the KSO return to Hastings for the second year in a row since last year’s performance was so well received by the audi­ ence." Pregnancy 3V «■ n ■ few Explanation: *•»’* • — * A yx ’ • » 41 r >■ /A? r !«* ’Illi n ' A ’ S'. »■ A 1 •' JUST REMINDER. IT'S NOT WINTER A?; - ? -. ■ -r*; ’ - TAC Executive Director Kathleen Buday adds, "The •J». opportunity for students to perform with professional musicians is priceless and it’s the passion for music education that Patti LaJoye, Joan Bosserd Schroeder, and •rian Balch possess that makes this opportunity become a reality for local students." Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults, $10 for stu­ dents, and $5 for children under the age of 12 accompa­ nied by an adult. For tickets or more information, visit www.thornapplearts, org or call the TAC (269) 9452002. TAC's mission is to enrich Barry County through arts and culture. To that end, the TAC provides concerts, scholarships, visual and per­ forming arts programs, and works with local and region­ al organizations to keep the arts alive in Barry County. The Thornapple Arts Council was founded in 1985. if - v yy t r : - “• ------1 —J ------1 —»-J —I —/ —I___ I * About half of all expectant mothers will develop lower f ! 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Pn«.\ar. bk.d on salability and wb|<ci to change All pncti ar. quoted in US dollars Gor.mm.nl Lue% and fee » are additional CflOOBRoyil Caribbean Lid Ship* Mattered in (he Bahama. BnHiance L Id. a wbudury of RojaJCaribb« Oirtte. Lid. D«IO4CT. 01/2442008 the * Ved’tw r\7(JKi d h 1' 1 Give 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 BCF or call (269) 945-0526. X > 1 • �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008/ Page 17 .. I l'X ■ V h ’ll a IA s * w (k, k X. * I ■w X % V. 4m X1 xW S. •w t TA * fab, T-5 4 Schaibly and Dalton reach championship finals :-.' Ik hit the mat and he was on top of me I was thinking, ‘Oh no. What did I just do.'" In the championship semi­ I finals, Schaibly was on his \ back in the first period against Milan's David Box, and trailed 8-2 as the third period got started. “This one I honestly was planning on being down. We were watching him and he was wearing down in the third period. That's what I do with these 280-pound kids," Schaibly said. Without enough time to pile up points, Schaibly went for the big throw wrapping up Box's head and arm and it worked. He pinned Box in 4 minutes and 14 seconds to earn a spot in the championship finals, In the finals, Schaibly faced Niles' Kenyon Ellison and was downed 3-1. After a period. first scoreless Schaibly chose the neutral position to start the second period knowing it would be tough to get out from under the much bigger Ellison. Thornapple Kellogg junior Kyle Dalton lifts Linden’s Ellison proved tough to take Dylan Mooney off the mat during the third period of their down as well, and the two 125-pound championship quarterfinal match Friday at went into the third period the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tied 0-0. After taking a free escape point to start the third period, Ellison quickly scored the one take down he needed to earn the state championship. Dalton's finals perform­ ance didn't last quite as long. He was taken down by St. Clair Shores Lakeview's Steve Light in the first minute of the first period, and eventually Light got him to his back and pinned him in 1:55. “In the state tournament you can’t afford to make lit­ tle mistakes,” said Dalton. The best kids will catch you on your little mistakes, and that’s what happened.” “I got my butt out a little too far on that sit out, and he capitalized on it.” Dalton started the tourna­ ment by scoring major deci ­ JO over sions Portage Northern’s Ricky Van and Linden’s Dylan Mooney. In the championship semifinals Friday night. Dalton scored a 4-2 win over Carleton Caledonia’s Michael Schaibly (center) fights for control with Niles’ Kenyon Ellison Airport's Chris Cavins by during their 285-pound championship match on Saturday night at the Palace of getting a reversal with one minute left in the third period Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to go ahead. “I wrestled good up until by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Being on their backs isn't a position most wrestlers at the individual state wrestling finals are used to. It worked out better for one local wrestler than another at the Palace of Auburn Hills last weekend although both ended up in the same place, on the sec­ ond step of the medal plat­ form. Caledonia senior heavy­ weight Michael Schaibly and Thornapple Kellogg junior 125-pounder Kyle Dalton both finished as the runnerup in their weight class in Division 2, scoring the sec­ ond state medals of their high school careers. Schaibly was on his back in the second period of his 285-pound championship quarterfinal match Friday afternoon, but bounced back to turn what at one point was a 6-1 deficit into an 8-7 vic­ tory by outscoring Owosso's Richard Poljan 6-1 in the third period. The first match, I was down, I got caught. 1 was tripped," said Schaibly. “I told my coaches that when I After a 16-5 loss to Auburn Hills Avondale's Victor Vettese in the cham­ quarterfinals. pionship Craven was knocked out of the tournament by Adrian's Zachery Garcia who scored a 6-1 win in the second round of consolation. Vettese went on to take the state champi­ onship. the finals. I wish it would have been a little bit differ­ ent. It is what it is. Second is still all right," Dalton said. Dalton’s senior teammate, Mike Craven was making his first appearance in the state finals over the weekend and scored an opening round win over Sturgis* Matt Huff 109. I ft ’I IBM 44 1H K ■M|j «. w h ~ 4ff nit Hitt I 11 • -I • H'S NOT •l •m ‘ft' cS:; V- -- —L* - Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Craven works to escape the grasp of Adrian’s Adrian Garcia during the third peri­ od of their 103-pound bout in the second round of consolation at the individual state finals Friday. 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Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com ■■ o I o For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008 High school murals nearly finished -•* ■€ •’ by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer With only one panel left to be painted, murals in the Caledonia High School cafe­ teria are nearly complete. The four most recent murals showcase Caledonia’s Main Street, with snow falling on the streets, lights and store fronts; a winter night; the ski team; and the cross- country and track teams. ■ The murals were painted by high school students under the brush of local artist Gretka Domer. Assisting with the ‘downtown’ mural was Colton Kruizenga, Randi Wilcox and Alana McGuire. Painting the ‘skiing’ and ‘winter night' scenes was Shelly Bauer. Bauer also painted the ‘cross country and track' panel with Wilcox. The cross country * n Athletes" was painted by Shelly Bauer and Randi Wilcox. -I •r a •X "Skiing" was painted by Shelly Bauer. 3 I ■ •I E “MESSY FOOD.1 CLEAN Corner of 126th Avenue and Patterson, SHIRTS” Gun Lake £ A J* A I I f A (269) * arc KILLIAN RED BOTTLES T $*|25 $*|25 ,V S*ei2' a Z 2 A 3 3 z ■ 0‘ Fann Hi STANDING AT THUN­ DERING PHOENIX EQUINE - Two APHA Champion ~ Bread Stallions Magnums Redeemer, Brown - Overo & Jags External, Sorre] Overo. Both are color and money earning produces, earnin p Passing on their/ tneir,- intelligence, excellent confirma­ tion. For more info call (269)948-0249. ____________ £ tf .-■A- -y vrjr- 1 •. * - -* -?r $7 95 NOON - 9:00PM r r SPIRAL BAKED HAM CHEESE POTATO SUNDAY VEGETABLE • ROLL TROESSER!: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ,5 4 b A 4 A () s T II J 1- f* - - E A s ?s <•- ~ ■ *' ’A* -*» F :• » "V R •** T ‘ ♦> • . • <7- 7^? & R .<• * ► * i- • /•i < ~ *• > Registered Dietitian " Two days per week and experience is required. Sign on bonus. • • ■t Jfc I i •• iW £ •I •* i Ik* -• * ~ . ♦ . •i ■P2? " L ~ -4 5 « 8A • • < 1 C.'?>W A .. * < - .4 g •— *.-2: E 3 * * ->> m 1<- . • H E A LTH ^(SERVICES Physical Therapist - New position. Unique, full-time opportunity combining Homecare and Outpatient Rehab working in the full contincontin­ uum of care. Sign on bonus. .-s -f'* ‘7/ * • »T- 7^ t* -• T £ We seek candidates who can support our mission to “provide quality Ihealth services in a personal, professional and progressive manner in partnership with the community” for the following positions: ■? 1 * •» Pennock Winter Night" was painted by Shelly Bauer. ■ rwr-5 * * » * • ♦ • » i rJ 4 7^ 141 M »* RN Homecare - Part-time, flexible schedule. At least one year of acute care experience required. reauired. Homecare experience pxnerienep preferred. nrpfprrpd JL 9 fci ^5 *' *•. * * 4• Help Wanted GET SHORT TERM: health Or individual health ____ iinsurance from State Farm open Wednesdays until 7:00pm. Contact Lon Lefanty Agency at (269)795-7925 ■ A 1 A_ ■ jL A I A M7 - « ■ ^5^ a •> <• <-• Icompetitive wages, and a superior working environment in our top 100 Most Solucient hospital! 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Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 n^non. tktaef@hotmail.com •i M-* ,;5 WRSlfe *UBi St. Patty’s Day Specials! T' Commitment to Quality Ur ■ Lu • • JF/wj eanll t Mail or in person: Pennock Health Services, Human Resources, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 'J A, A \ Stop in to try one of our ♦ A i\ •JR Email resume: susank@pennockhealth.com •jHk I 2- ^NPPlf Find out more and apply online: mvw.pennockhealth.com ^3**^ • fr**-*^ I 1 ^1 A z iib:- We offer excellent benefits including generous paid time off, -r I r~i AAA YMCA CAMP MANITOULIN is currently accepting applications for food service cooks. For more information please call 1-(269)795-9163 ext. 100 R ■ME?-’ RN Urgent Care - Part-time. ED or Urgent Care experience preferred. •n n1 full •* QUALITY INSPECTION: PHOENIX Personnel has openings for quality general labor positions in Middle­ ville. All shifts available, pay is $8.50/hr. Please apply online at www.phoenixpersonnel.com or call 249-0044 (Wyoming), 808-3000 (North Grand Rapids), 897-7881 (Lowell) for more info. EOE. A a ToF hospitals ■ ■ 55==- r § HIICIENI 1^ <2* $1195 r .-.r A 6 i> W/KRAUT W/KRAUT...... Complete menu available upon request -X* I 6 • Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday sandwiches MARCH 15-17 ? !• r7 DRAFTS CORN BEEF c n* 4 li 0« ,'AA OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPENINGS: YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is hiring sea­ sonal instructors to teach hands on curriculum to visit­ ing students. For more infor­ mation call (269)795-9163 ext. 101 5 ho CD Residents are invited to visit the high school and admire the murals that repre­ sent Caledonia community and the high school. STATE Farm, short term and individual. Contact Lon LeFanty (269)795-7925 Open Wednesdays until 7PM. -_______ * - ** w»ow WWE green I and firetrucks are shown with the old high school in the background. “MES5Y/7^- 4.1 792-8181 X and track mural was a com­ memoration to two Caledonia athletes, Kendra Ross and Nick Aitchison, who died in separate car accidents over the past nine months. All of the murals were painted on individual panels in the cafeteria. The first few panels were sponsored by individuals who donated money to the art department. The four newest murals were sponsored by the Caledonia Education Foundation through a grant. The last mural to be paint­ ed in the cafeteria is nearly finished. Sponsored by the Caledonia American Legion Post 305, the mural will sym­ bolize parades in Caledonia where members of the American Legion, the band $ (h r (O _ __ _______ __ ____ _____ ___ I I I I I Ol *Mnr^SiS9fS •_ Mr * r?»C _- I ______ ____ ____ T ?■ :© I . -P fc > I I A a I W. 21 h d) 6 EVERY WEEKNIGHT FROM I 7 PM to 9 PM ENJOY $1.50 BOTTLES I (0 f V 1 Ul J I I Q 7 4 ,. . *"* -v ** II I Come watch the Basketball Games and enjoy our monthly specials. ■t- * g £1 •3 r^j I - %. ! ■** ■ *1 I <1 -*■ I R N of Pabst Blue Ribbon » Natural Light & liII 6f Miller High Life K I Ba«3 a | 114 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • 616.891.8328 8 Jr a £)<?>4^QXOO\^>Qa Q(jXl)Q- <dC^ M �III Page 19 The Sun and News, Middleville, March 15, 2008/ Community Notices Farm Miscellaneous Automotive Estate Sale MIDDLEVILLE MASONIC LODGE #231 meets third Wednesday each month. Meal served 6:00pm; meet­ ing, 7:30pm. ZION R.A.M. meeting first Monday each month. Meal served 6:00pm, meeting 7:30pm. 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We are Buying! % ‘I IE*& ■«* i to•1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Karaoke Hosted bq Rob Kinqma paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act - FRIDAYS - AAll• •real ' • •estate • • advertising in this news­ collectively make it illegal to advertise Lenten Specials 5PM-10PM Lake Perch Basket "any preference, limitation or discrimi- $8.95 nation based on race, color, religion, sex. make any such preference, limitation or I’M ^7. children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of c u CtU informed that The HUD toil-free telephone number for V 5 S3 tOUAL MOUSWQ OPPORTUNITY 06663951 ■ ■ HMM ■ ■■■■ »• ■ Annual Easier Buffet SCRAMBLED EGGS, AMERICAN FRIES, BACON, SAUSAGE LINKS, BUTTERMILK BISCUITS, SAUSAGE GRAVY, PANCAKES, DANISHES Sunday, March 23 9AM - 4PM ■ Just a reminder, this Easter FRUIT SALAD, FRESH CAESAR, FRESH VEGETABLES WITH DIP, PASTA SALAD, POTATO SALAD, RELISH TRAYS, WARM ASIAGO CHEESE SPREAD, AND MORE!! PENNE PASTA. 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YAC members meet and discuss the applications and decide which group or organization will receive the grant money. Members of YAC take this process very seriously, thoroughly studying the applications. To date, the Youth Advisory Council has granted more than $254,863 to youth programs and proj­ ects throughout Barry County. For example. YAC has been the only youth organization to pay a corpo­ rate sponsorship to help with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake. YAC also is very involved with the community, com­ mitting two to eight hours a month to community sen ice projects. Other projects include the annual roofsit to raise money for organiza­ tions in need and the Spook House at Thomapple Manor. Every Christmas, YAC adopts a special-needs class and buys presents for the stu­ dents and their families. YAC works to help improve the community but balances that mission with fun. In the fall, all the mem­ bers of YAC will be going on a retreat where they will build leadership skills, get to know each other better, and bond as a team. YAC members have responsibilities, as well. They are expected to attend meetings, know the ‘YAC Purpose’ and the Barry Community Foundation’s Mission, extensively study the grant proposals, and to be prepared to recommend funding for grants. They also need to conduct themselves in a manner that positively represents the YAC. YAC meets one Sunday a month in MainStreet Savings Bank's Community Room. The meetings are from I to 3 p.m. and include a snack. The group is always look­ ing for new members between the ages of 13 and 21, from Barry County, Seif PONTIAC Singing for the Board of Education Members of the Thornapple KelL^ High School Honors Choir under the direction of teacher Laura Oprea sang the American spiritual “All my Trials” for the members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education on Monday, March 10. 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Caledonia 888-848-5899 • 616-891-8104 Ar *jAKr *' * w* V * 1%'IJ J-JJ * * i I’ I f KfJ' i i t f t < • < < ■ 4 i r �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-03-22.pdf 6891fa0b2a1e24de9cf4ebc498df062e PDF Text Text I • �41**- ** I* - —-■ *. »•** HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 I 1 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 The. Sun A —. - K* 451^ 'V —X"* r ••J / ft ___ _ S/N .A A I Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,oH 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 12/March 22, 2008 Standing-room only crowd for Meadow Bloom presentation ri /A jWOlO bsUQ zotnto i zsw lot noolfl iwo vl TWOfljl □iA no? nwol rrmoD 53T£l d ]£fi) W flO2 qo 9(11 lofi ifiqio by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A standing-room only crowd of at least 75 people stretched the capacity of the Caledonia Township hall almost to its limits. The draw was a presentation by The Merestone Group of its plans for a project. Meadow Bloom LLC, on land former­ ly owned by Jerry Good and known as the Med-O-Bloom Farm. Archie Warner, chairper­ the son of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission, surveyed the large crowd, and announced that he would give each per­ son who wished to comment the opportunity to do so. Ronald Van Singel, a prin­ cipal in The Merestone Group, representing Meadow Bloom LLC, began his presentation saying that the property consisted of 95.76 acres to the south on 100th Street and 275 acres to the north on 100th Street. He observed that the current zoning is agricultural (AG) and that portions of both parcels are recommended for medium-density residential (MDR). Most of the property cur­ rently has a master plan des­ ignation as rural preservation (RP) and is zoned agricultur­ al. Small portions on each side of 100th Street have a master plan designation of MDR and are zoned R-2, medium-density residential single family. He sketched four possible scenarios as alternatives to the plan he would present; three scenarios and the plan would require amending the master plan and rezoning. All the scenarios and the plan he presented presume the extension of public water and sewer utilities to the property. Only the first scenario requires no amendment of the recently adopted master plan and the current AG zon­ ing: the result would be 81 homes. The existing MDR property zoned R-2, medi­ um-density residential sin­ gle-family, would permit 115 homes on half-acre lots. (Note: Without public sewer, the MDR portion would be cut in half.) There is no pro­ vision for dedicated open space. Scenarios Two and Three would require amending the master plan from RP through low-density residential with zoning as R-l, low density residential single family to MDR with R-2 zoning resulting respectively in 225 and 441 housing units. Again there is no provision for ded­ icated open space. The fourth alternative sce­ nario would require amend­ ing the master plan from RP to MDR and rezoning 174 acres to R-2 for 280 single­ family units. The housing units (153) would occupy all of the acreage south of 100th Street and 127 units on a por­ tion of the acreage north of 100th Street. The remainder of the property is designated school, community recre­ ation area and other. Again, there is no provision for ded­ icated open space beyond what may be represented by the area designated as noted above. However, scenario num­ ber four is one that would provide for athletic fields, a community athletic complex, some neighborhood busi­ nesses, space for a potential YMCA facility, and preser­ vation of the farmhouse as an agricultural education center and museum. Jerry Phillips, superintendent the of Community Caledonia Schools District, has indicat­ ed that the district is interest­ ed in purchasing 60 acres for athletic fields and a possible school or bus garage location convenient to the main school district campus. The plan offered by Meadow Bloom, LLC is being submitted as a planned unit development (PUD). A PUD requires single owner­ ship of the property. The aim of the project, according to Van Singel, is to "create a community that will blend in with the current uses." He added that the township's utilities can sup­ port the development, and the community would be characterized as walkable. The developmet would be a blend; it would not consist of all starter homes to avoid overwhelming the schools. It See MEADOW, page 2 Clint Steketee elected to state FFA office Caledonia High School senior Clint Steketee was recently elected to serve as the State Sentinel for the Michigan FFA Association. Steketee will officially begin his office term July 1, along with 11 other officers er who sang from the balcony. til Fifth grader singers perform with middle school dlbbim jzcJ lift 00k r> riose riEJnsm olbbim gnhqe nariocsl sv inioj rtnabote IBlO d oilsG danwoT iluborfox SfcUBOOd ) 0017192 bodonoi bin; qiriz vH...4' i aorleiw 12 ’ jflQfot bv»wbH ragmO / .but) El mz won I noltoO □n Jon L See FFA, page 8 Tuesday evening, the 6th, 7th and 8th grade choir joined together to perform ‘Brahm's Canon' with the fifth grad­ )UT tfivz TO sttA I .gnin wriafisi woirioG from throughout the state. The selection process included three levels of inter­ views at the local, regional and state levels. Steketee by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer After a few years of plan­ ning, the Caledonia music teachers were finally able to achieve the goal of fifth grade students joining the middle schools in a concert. Last Tuesday, more than 400 fifth grade students from each of the Caledonia ele­ mentary schools joined the middle school choirs in their spring concert. The music teachers said they hope the joint venture will encourage students to continue music in middle and high school. The evening began with Emmons Lake and Dutton Elementary schools' fifth grade students as they sang “The Journey.” The young singers were then followed by the Caledonia Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary fifth graders who performed “Chariot’s ‘Comin.' The middle school singers continued the evening with their concert. The sixth grade students took the stage to sing “The Best 1 Can Be.” “Sing World Peace” and “A Wonderful, Colorful Tapestry.” Next to fill the stage were the seventh grade singers who performed "We Are Marching” and “Oye La Music.” The eighth grade choir then showed their maturing voices by singing “Canticle of Praise” and The Garden of Music.” The performance contin­ ued with the seventh graders joining the eighth graders to sing “O, Desayo.” Sixth graders joined the choirs on stage while fifth grade stu­ dents stood around the bal- cony and all sang “Brahm’s Canon.” The students are led by teachers music Marcia Shaner. Mary Hoekstra, Barbie DeJong, Colleen I Kalajainen and Nancy TenElshof. The concert was funded by the Caledonia Education | Foundation which provided a grant for purchasing the music and bussing students for rehearsal. The concert was also taped for the Caledonia cable channel. Orangeville’s contract with Delton library ends this month by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Delton District Library to Orangeville services are Township 'residents scheduled to end April 1 because agreement for a new service contract has not been reached between the town­ ship and library boards. “...Everyone at the library wishes it was an April Fool's joke,” said Library Director Elsner. Edward “The Township Orangeville Board, while in support of a new service contract with the Delton District Library, did not accept the contract offered by the library at $15,000 a year nor offer a contract to . the library at a lower yearly cost.” Though time is running out, there is still a possibility that Orangeville Township may come through with a new offer to the library. A public hearing on the final proposed 2008-09 township budget will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at the Orangeville Township Hall where residents can voice their opinions about keeping or discontinuing library services with Delton. Township officials are open-minded and will listen to what the people have to say,” said Township Clerk Jennifer Goy. “It’s still up in the air and can still be discussed,” she said of the library issue. About 440 Orangeville Township residents currently use services at the Delton District Library. If library services are terminated with Township, Orangeville Delton Kellogg Schools' stu­ dents who live in the town­ ship may still use the library's services, she said. Also, if a contract is not reached, other township resi- dents may pay the $35 per year nonresident fee to con­ tinue service, Elsner said, but that fee does not include the MichiCard. “Delton District Library has served the townships of Barry. Hope, Orangeville, and Prairieville for 30 years,” he said. “Hope joined as a full member in 1982 and increased their contribution to 0.3 mils of their taxable value, currently $32,000 every year. 0.3 mils is the minimum local support a See LIBRARY, page 9 I. I w du a a] ✓ »• ■ t e.’A ■ ■ ‘‘ ■J Clint Steketee (left) shares an exciting moment with sister Kelsey (right) at the state FFA convention held at Michigan State University. Clint was elected to serve as the 2008-09 Michigan FFA Sentinel. 'I In This Issue • Gun Lake club names winners • Guest musician teaches art, history, and life lessons • Merchants plan activities • Kettle Lake students read for the night • Thornapple Kellogg puts 19 on All­ Barry Co. teams I 1I 1 �Page 2The Sun ar»d News, Middleville. March 22. 2008 MEADOW, continued from page would offer opportunity for the schools to expand adja­ cent to existing facilities. The current agricultural facility would be managed as an extension of the school system. The 95.76 acres on the south side 100th Street would be developed as a site condominium with 55 sin­ gle-family residential units and would have 65.57 acres of open space. The acreage on the north side of 100th Street would be developed as 180 attached condominium units and would have a natu­ ral area of 30.19 acres. A community athletic complex would occupy 20.12 acres, and the athletic fields would account for another 20.12 acres; a parking area for both is included in the acreage. The agricultural education center (3.22 acres), the Good farmhouse (2.0 acres), and a neighborh<x>d business cen­ ter (5.5 acres) would make up almost 11 acres. A block of 7.89 acres would be reserved for a potential YMCA facility or a school. The single largest block, 40.06 acres is reserved for the school district. Phillips opened the public comment period by observ­ ing that the schools had an interest in the farm because its presence contiguous to the campus made it very valuable for the schools, especially for planning over the next five to 10 years. He said he did not envision a building right now but the acreage would protect the property on the east side of Kraft Avenue. He noted that the district was building a new elementary school at 100th and East Paris. He supports collaborative arrangement with CalPlex (Caledonia Athletic Complex). Roger Kimes, president of the Caledonia Youth Sports the Association, group behind CalPlex. said that participation in youth sports is growing by about 5 per­ cent a year. Teams are forced to travel because they do not have enough fields. "It is a critical situation. We have big plans but no property. It would suit most of our needs especially if we can couple with the schools," he com­ mented. Jim Fifer, of 7988 A.J. Court, who has been involved as a parent and in coaching, commented that he was confirming the state­ ments made, saying, "We've outgrown our own fields." Karen McNees, 8922 Costner Drive, a teacher at the Dutton school, noted that her family was involved in sports. She saw exciting [•It ssibilities in the plan. "We don’t have a pool. Our kids have to go to Byron Center to swim. But is this the time to have a YMCA come in?" she asked. Tom Stauffer. 9467 Tiger Lily Drive, whose subdivi­ sion would be closest to the proposed development, drew applause when he rose to say . "I came in here opposed. You've changed my mind. I think it is a great idea." Jill Harrison, representing the YMCA, said that the organization is in Caledonia for programs and it is their intent to continue conversa­ tions about property in this location. (It was unclear w hether her reference was to the proposed acreage in the proposal or more generally to Caledonia.) Larry Heyboer. who teaches agriculture at Caledonia High School, urged keeping the Good farm home, bam, and the show' bam, saying that there is no place in Kent County to teach children about nurtur­ ing animals. . Bill Hirsch, 8005 Breton Ave., Gaines Township, a dairy farmer and advocate for farmland preservation, said. "I am appalled. If you open this farm up to utilities, where will it end? Caledonia has a school •It district of 100 square miles. I oppose hav­ ing all the schools on top of each other." He continued, "I'm not opposed to sports or schools, but we need to make really good decisions...the traffic issues have never been addressed." (Hirsch is also a candidate in the Aug. 5th Republican primary for the I Oth District seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners; the district includes Caledonia Kids Theatre PRESENTS: A. _ Musical Comedy Tribute &1960s Kalamazoo to M-6 or up M37 to M-6; along with traffic would come more police and fire protection. Lisa Newhouse. 8316 Kraft Avenue, said that while she recognizes the sports issues. Kraft Avenue cannot handle the traffic. Jean Snoeyink. 10360 Patterson, observed that w ith the economy as bad as it is. she cannot see adding more plats. The agricultural area (in the plan) is too small and who would pay to maintain the agriculture center, she wondered. She said she is tired of more taxes and is concerned about police pro­ tection for the parks. In her view parks are not friendly after dark. Brian Postma, of 8637 Pasture, said the traffic was already there. His children are participating at all levels of sports. The current situa­ tion is not safe at any level, and Kraft Avenue is the only real issue, he said. Wamer closed the public comment period and led off the questions from the com­ mission. He queried Van Singel about the youth or schools portion of the plan and the timetable. "The fields would begin almost immediately," said Van Singel. "The residential portion is two or three years down the road based on the housing market. Yes, there will be traffic; cars will go to primary work areas. There will be a mix of buyers—that is why there is a mix of uses. The bylaws will govern maintenance. Currently you have the safety issue of transporting kids to other communities. I don't know the schools’ timetable," he concluded. Phillips rose to clarify the schools' position on timing: "We would do the fields quickly in 2009." He added there was no money for sewer right now; they would have to do the .sewer later. He said he is interested in planning for the future. Warner followed up on the sewer question asking Van Caledonia.) Eric Fouch, 2339 84th Street, said he is opposed to using school funds to buy property, saying, "I want a vote of the people." He also supported preserv­ ing Caledonia's agricultural heritage and the role agricul­ ture plays in disposing of biosolids. (Biosolids, other­ wise known as ‘sludge.* following treatment, are used as fertilizer on farm fields.) Fouch went on to raise the traffic issue observing that traffic will go through dow n• li. town Caledonia which, in his view, already has too much traffic. Jeff Bykerk, 9353 Byk's Lane, said that he agreed with Hirsch and Fouch. Traffic and the condition of roads also concerned him. He asked, "How much more taxes do we pay to buy this property being passed on at an inflated price?" His clos­ ing remarks were directed at the extension of the sewer: "Do we have homes all along Patterson? Do we have them all the way down Patterson to 92nd?" Jerry Good, former owner * of the Med-O-Bloom farm, said that he had met with federal and state officials for land preservation and was told that they were too close to an urban area. He thinks the plan presented is an excellent plan. "Farmland preservation is a great idea, but nobody is willing to pay for it." he commented. Rick Snoeyink, a Caledonia Township trustee who resides at 10360 fl Patterson, said, I’m confused. 1 thought the sewer would not be extended. Stick to the master plan; it’s not practical to put a higher den­ sity in —should be rural h preservation. Gabe Hudson. Hudson, 8269 Kalamazoo Avenue, com­ menting on the Caledonia schools said that there was plenty of space to consoli­ date the schools and put in fields. He observed that 440 units was 880 cars. Traffic will go down 100th to Singel, "Do you plan on put­ ting sewer south of 100th?" Van Singel replied that not all of the 55 sites would perc so they would extend the sewer or would install a pri­ vate system. Commissioner Ric Parent wanted to know about the role of CalPlex, specifically who would own the facili­ ties. He commented, ’ People are excited about the fields, not about the development." Kimes responded that the CalPlex role had not yet been defined. Parent continued, "We’re talking about running 100 acres. Isn’t this a misrepre­ sentation of the facts?" Van Singel denied the charge. Parent asked, "Why doesn’t the school just simply buy the property?" Van Singel responded that the project depended on working with all the different parts to build a community. Parent was not convinced. ii Saturday mornings will be even worse. 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TOTAi. W. BS LENGTH katJ Ac. I SIG SCBSj 56 •a# 1 •t Am— J mi a & S550 u J20 I J <- mu £alATlI Hi l------ II rc II?" V 0 I■ inaMa wn« ■ isnai « MR n i •/» f mH worm £ Hl 111*3 IX* t*s»iX ’ll 11 1 M. <• 4 TOTAL -UU. The Meadow Bloom Plans. V ■ 1 .COUKI 1 t-iit? V i would be better." Van Singel said that the fields would have internal parking—there would be no parking on Kraft Avenue. Warner shifted the discus­ sion to the 5.5 acres delineat­ ed on the plan as a neighbor­ hood business district. "We have a commercial district. Does every residen­ tial area need a commercial district? Merchants and busi­ nesses have invested in our district," he concluded. (The Township Charter of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance, Chapter XI, specifically permits neigh­ borhood business districts but limits the types of busi­ nesses permitted to those geared primarily to serving daily needs as listed in Section 11.2. The plan as presented suggests five f•Il ssibilities: aa bakery, ice barber/beauty shop, cream shop, coffee shop, and a video rental and sale store.) Duane Commissioner Gunnink remarked that the community survey done for the master plan showed that people wanted to be able to live, work, and play in the same place. On the traffic issue, he said that traffic studies showed that there were peak times in the morn­ ing and evening but the rest of the time the streets were clear. He concluded, "I think it is an energetic plan. I like a lit­ tle bit of neighborhood com­ mercial. I support the plan." Walter Bujak, commis­ sioner and township trustee, agreed that he liked the school component but wants the project to go forward without the residential com­ ponent. His principal con- See MEADOW, page 5 Unlimited Tannins' $29.95 • Spring Sparkle 1 Foils $23.00 Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon S cm Dfrf — V cm iffl V 1 “Did I get a physical this year? I want to go to camp this summer.”^' “Hey! 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Loving People $ 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Moming Worship ... ......................................930 a.m. fellowship Time ..................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School............................................ 10:50 a m Evening Praise......... ................. t............ 6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 6K(h Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr Erian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Ket in Stiles 9 All walks, One faith I BRIGHISIDE Church cornerstone b church— www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning Easter Exposed 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Cfiurcft 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world " Sunday Worship ........................... 9:30 a m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child &. Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Ruwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 ' M-37 al 100th St. Thy \Notd Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org \s 1 Truth — T Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6.00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School...................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Phone 891-9259 Easter Vigil............................................. 8pm •II Easter Sunday Masses.. 6:30am, 8am, 10am & Noon CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) . 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class................. . 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. March 23: Easter Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am Worship John 20:1-18 9:00 am Breakfast Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org GUN l_AXE COMMUNITY CHUR CM Sunday Worship: 9: 111 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakccommunitychurch.org CherryAAlley a t i wvtirx. in <u vjml farth ti > a mudem wi ria Lakeside Connedion Time 10:00-10:30 dm Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am IL. M ack thiOUOtffllH. I rPlu'J,- u welcome. 9185 (henv Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier. Ph.D. Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitnevville 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 Rultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors •It Casual •** Contemporary “ Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) •It Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orQ Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship ...............9:30 a.m. Sunday School •II for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' middlevillecrc.org 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Service Times: Sunday School.... Moming Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... ible Study....... ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. .......... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 1 Make Sunday the best II Qtye Sib J Jftletljobtet €f)urcl) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Nursery a sellable during serxices Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 4:00 pm 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m iw ' ’<wli Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service •It j V Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orQ Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 l dlB^ 1 - 'Mill t I1* 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! * Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: A Place For YOU! >1Si & 1917-2007 ~ 90th Year Phone: (616) 868-6437 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Il* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Rev. Royle Bai la rd PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I and Sunday School day ofyour week - Phone: (269) 948-2261 If 9 45am Bible Studies Join us Sundays at 10 am J 1* II am - Contemporary 159 131st Avenue - Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 J Zu; 8 30am - Traditional • neujlife 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. • Am1 Sunday Sen ices SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church tf’.y 9:30 a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Middleville Wesleyan Church 0 30 % 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://netmmtstnes.org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 708 W. Main Street Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) 2415 McCann Ro. (1 mile or M-37 in Irving) MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.. S. off 68fh) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Rev. Todd Smith. Pastor i tn- 121'll I •hkij ■ u Math £ ivw.wayfarercc.org ■ \ Whitneyville Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 •IO. The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday School.................... ’.................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .......................... Sunday Evening Service............................. Wed. Family Supper (during-J school season) Wed Awana & Youth Group.................... Wed. Midweek Prayer ............................... Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor • Rev. Kort Bashior. Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com___________ Yankee Springs Bible Church 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.rede_e.merf n r * K Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. “The Family of God for All People” Sunday Worship Experience 10:30 am. .6:00 U. p.m. .5:45 p.m. .6:30 pm .6:45 p.m. J—| A ” Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship............................................ 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.................................................. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ Pastor Merritt Johnson 7 �1 The Sun and News. Middleville, March 22, 2008/ Page 5 I MEADOW, continued from page 3 s> KA' x'a; V A JSk, Wh 1 I I ft 3' •x, —----------------------------------- Gun Lake club names essay winners u __ I I Ml® JI 1. has ——>• to SIMM w WTO! mx » "■■Quite E II*. ’Xu ’•DC I:- i r F 0 r WD1ST: COiKil'11'11 H u* -•• Morris moved to recommend to the board approval of the revision. The motion carried 6-1, Parent dissenting. During the commissioners final comment period. Parent said, "I'm glad to see so many people here." Bujak urged the commission to move on the Meadow •loom, LLC proposal with extreme caution. Warner addressed the audience saying, "Citizens are giving to the community by being here. 1 thank you for coming and your com­ ments." rural aspect and running from rampant school growth (he cited his own experience in deciding to move from Kentwood to Caledonia).” On the positive side. Kelly noted there were fewer hous­ ing sites each time a plan has come to them. As far as the sewer is concerned, he com­ mented that he would not be surprised if the development were to have its own onsite system. Leilani Commissioner Van Laar entered the discus­ sion observing that her chil­ dren cover every aspect from farming to athletics. She said she likes the idea of the agri­ cultural-science component and the athletic aspects, but said she has a very difficult time adding house traffic to the mix. She said she would like to see a grant come in for preservation and noted that Kent County, while it has the money, is oriented toward development. She added that it is the best plan Engagements frttt I community." he concluded. During the final public comment period. Snoeyink thanked the commissioners for the master plan. Although the Meadow «■doom. LLC presentation was the main item on the commission's agenda, it was not the only one. Also up for consideration asain was the proposed revision of the bill­ board ordinance. Following a discussion in which Bujak indicated that the township board would not support the revision without a sunset date on billboard leases. cern is the recently adopted master plan: "The ink isn't dry' on the master plan; the proposal is a major deviation and requires an update....The master plan calls for farmland preserva­ tion—the township board has $40,000 for farmland preservation." he said. •ujak cited the impact of the project on the sewer sys­ tem, saying that there was a capacity issue; expansion of the system may be required. Commissioner Mike Kelly said, "I have mixed emo­ tions. Take it as a composite and consider as a whole— really have to look at the community and ask. ‘Does this make sense?'" He went on to agree that Kraft Avenue was dangerous and that parents are "hop-scotch­ ing" all over to get kids to events. On the schools, Kelly said he was not so sure he liked the campus arrangement. "Really analyze the size of schools. Be careful —the McQueen-Mager tea msrriaop Heather nf The marriage of Heather McQueen and Jeff Mager will be celebrated on June 21, 2008. — The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Lowell High School and is currently employed at Metro Health as a medical assistant. The future groom is a grad­ uate from Lowell High School and is employed at Wildwood Landscape. The couple are the children and Sharon of Denny McQueen of Lowell---and Ted -------------------------and Pal Mager of Saranac. The couple will reside in Saranac. yet. "The development will have a huge impact on the village," she said. Other con­ cerns for her are the flow of traffic from the fields to the condos, the condos becom­ ing student rentals, the possi­ bility of 40 acres becoming a site for a bus garage, the expansion of the sewer sys­ tem, and the neighborhood commercial area, which she’ views as spot-zoning. Tim Commissioner ’ Morris focused on traffic and the schools. Phillips responded to the school issue saying the area could be used for a new high school or a middle school. Morris con­ tinued, saying that the com­ mercial area would be attrac­ tive to residents but he has concerns about a YMCA facility: "How big? How much parking?" he asked. Parent returned to the discussion, stressing that the current zoning is AG and went to Jackson Bronkema who is in the fourth grade at Page Elementary School in Middleville. Jackson wrote about Little Raccoon's Nighttime Adventure by Lillian Moore. He credits the story as one of lessons and said he learned to be brave and to face fears. Jackson also acknowledged the role the parents play in helping Little Raccoon face the unknown. CJ Bronkema, a seventh grader in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School took an award with his choice of The Berensfain Bears and the Truth. He said he remem­ bers reading it with his mom. The wayward cubs find trou­ ble and try to lie their way out of consequences. CJ said of the lie, “It got bigger and bigger." He went on to recall This year's topic, ‘The picture book that had the most impact on my life,' brought in entries that crossed grade levels and rep­ resented all the school sys­ tems within the Gun Lake community. The essay contest serves to celebrate March as read­ ing month and to recognize the community libraries and the underpinning roles they play in a democracy by ensuring that books are available to all. Essay originator Ruth Perino said, “Our youngest winners are both second graders in Julie Penfield's class at Baker Elementary in Wayland. Gwen Annable wrote about Pony Parade, by Ben Baglio. She loves stories about horses, but says, “The pictures are also neat, but 1 like the story better." Haley Carpenter wrote about It's Raining Pigs and Noodles by Jack Prelutsky. She said she loves the poems and lists several by name. She also tells the illustrator. James Stevenson, “I love how you draw. I like the details you put in the draw­ ings and poems." Haley goes on, I can't stop reading." The next division award that the future would be rural preservation. "In my 13 or 14 years on the Planning Commission." he said, "every survey clearly indi­ cates open space and a rural atmosphere are important. Prevent Caledonia from becoming another Kentwood — spread follows utilities. When the condos are built but not sold, they are rented out w hen not sold. Condos equals apartments if they don't sell.’’ Van Singel replied that the commission has heard other proposals: these did not cre­ ate a community. "The approach is a benefit to the community; mixed uses and open space. The condo master deeds can write in the rental possibili­ ties....What we tried to do is create a community that will fit in with what Caledonia is about." Van about," explained Singel. "The master plan is a guide. (Our plan is) still the best for this parcel and the that Papa Bear says, “Now we cannot trust you." CJ concludes with a quote from one of the cubs, “No matter how you hope, no matter how you try, you cannot make truth out of a lie." Shannon Cornett, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High D School, found that morals “rhymed right into my char­ acter," from the glossy, brightly colored pages with the silly pictures in Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham. While the morals weren’t obvious when she was young, she said she sees them as life lessons, such as “Try anything once," and “Don't run from your fears.” “From trying new foods to riding the rollercoaster, I try to tell myself each time, I do so like green eggs and ham! I never would have known. Woman sentenced for larceny Tabatha Louise Street, 23, of Wayland was sentenced Feb. 28 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to serve six months of probation and 30 days in jail for her Jan. 23 conviction on a charge of larceny from a building in Yankee Springs without you, Sam." she said. Each of the winners will receive a $20 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. These awards are funded by a gift Tow nship in December Judge Fisher ruled that Street may have the balance of her jail time suspended upon payment of court assessments by July I or report to the jail to serve her time. She w'as assessed court costs of $500. from Dr. Douglas Smendik. “We thank all the teachers and parents who helped pro­ mote this contest to the stu­ dents," Perino said. r. ^7 f+K :* -J □IK 4 0 J Thank You, God < for giving us < your Sou! x'J / - Li J X 15% Off Fabrics (excludes sale items) ~ Sale Ends 3/31/08 ~ * ; * QUESTIONS: ASK US... w Mr T 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 re­ 06669312 You don't hove to drive for to en oy p I? L <J*\ (hurch f £ J 1 I » I' Advertise your business in the March 29th special section pleasure of The Reminder and see your ad in SPRING COLOR! HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. • Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 ■1--' Call 269-945-9554 for more information! '' I i 14 x co s * I �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. March 22, 2008 Janna Lee Kelly Alis (Peggy) t. Cline On March 16, 2008, Peggy went to her new home in Heaven to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ because she was a Christian. Jesus death on the cross had paid the debt for her sins. John 3:16. Peggy was born on November 6, 1918. from She graduated Caledonia High School in 1936. She was preceded in death by her daughter. Betty Jean; her husband, Burdette; and her daughter, Mary Kay Selleck. She is survived by her sons, David (Anna) Cline of Moline and James (Joy) Cline of Middleville; her daughter, Elaine Doolittle of Holland; two sisters, Paula Hillman of Ft. McCoy, FL and Shirley (George) Wierenga of Rockford; one brother. Dale (Roberta) Rau of Hastings; and one brotherin-law, Kenneth Cline of Middleville. She has nine grandchildren and 14 great­ grandchildren. She was loved by her fam­ ily and many friends and will be deeply missed. Peggy lived on Parmalee Road most of her life and at 066WW73 First (Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health < * Bryan Hemingway MPT GRAND RAPIDS - Janna Lee Kelly (Neil), age 60, of Grand Rapids passed away in early December. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Geraldine Neil. She is survived by her daughter, Dana Lynn and fiance. Jim Isola and grand­ children, James and V ictoria. Also her brothers, Wyatt (Jeanne) Neil, Bill (Brigitte) Neil; sister, Lori (Jim) Trutsch; nieces and nephews, Jon (Heather) Neil, Jennifer (Micah) Stanton, Kirsten Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT Carveth Village in Middleville. She attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville where she served many years as Senior Youth Advisor with her hus­ band Burdette, and Peggy Burdette enjoyed wintering in Zephyrhills, FL for many years. Peggy loved gardening and her flower garden. We know that you are in God's presence and are enjoying eternal life in per­ fect health and happiness and we look forward to the day of our reunion. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Douglas r •eason officiating. Interment ♦ Parmelee Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First aptist Church of Middleville - Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. April (Tony) Bonnema. Blake (Dave) Grass, (Jennifer) Trulsch. Amanda Trutsch; great nieces and nephews, and a special love. Earl Lynn. Janna graduated from Caledonia High School in 1965 and attended Ferris State University. She has been in the insurance busi­ ness for 32 years, and was currently vice-president of Burr & Company Insurance Agency. She was past presi­ dent of Altrusa. and past president of the West 8 Michigan Association of Insurance Agents. Funeral sen ices for Janna were held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Peace Reformed Church. Caledonia. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribu­ tions may be made to the American Red Cross or a charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. 4^ & Building an Entrepreneurial Community in Barry County The HomeTown Partners Entrepreneur Pillar, established by the Barr}' Community Foundation, is committed to creating an entrepreneurial community throughout culture throughout the county by developing by resources, programs and services to serve local entrepreneurs and smallbusiness owners. An Entrepreneurial Advisor’s Forum from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 24, in the Pennock Hospital Conference Room will be held to enlist volunteer business professionals (active and retired) to join a network of counselors and mentors providing services through a program called The BIZ! entrepreneurial The ► •arry County group, the supplement the existing business counseling services to provide a wider array of technical expertise and the addition of mentorship opportunities. The March 24 forum will provide information on the HomeTown Partners Initiative, an update on the progress being made through the entrepreneurial pillar and an explanation on the value of becoming involved as an advisor. Call Lynn Hatfield at the Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454 or e-mail her at lynn@barrychamber.com to RSVP for the forum, or contact Valerie Byrnes at vaierie@barrychamber.com with questions regarding the pillar. The BIZ! or other entrepreneurial endeavors. Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance have partnered to create and support The BIZ! as a local business resource center located at the Chamber of in office Commerce Hastings. The BIZ! offers free business confidential counseling services through volunteers who, to date, have assisted more than a dozen local entrepreneurs. “The counseling services aided my foresight and cleared a path for moving forward with my business plan," said Laura Valentine, new local business owner of Laura's HEArt Studio located at 118 N. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The creation an of will advisors network »*7* ?«>« 11 I .It feitfiato jSXfflW Is d/irfcJ I d hi Ia n Beacon Society to meet Thursday The Beacon Society. which is a ‘friends’ group that supports the Thornapple Kellogg School and Buoyancy Community Library, will meet Thursday, March 27, at the library inside Thornapple Kellogg High School. The aim of the group is to support and stimulate the use of the library and its resources and services. The group hopes to bring more community involvement and provide financial support and programs. The Beacon Society raised approximately $200 at its March 18 book sale. Funds raised by the group go toward the purchase books. assisting the summer reading program and helping with other needs. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information call Judy Hendrickson at (269) 7953489. Give a memorial that can go on forever Yr Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526 4 *4 J* a *O / I >l G> ii-t Water Gardening Aquatic Plants & Fiah A& KaJaroaroo G.lad<rt>J«. Ml Hastings Campus Sat. 4:30/6:00PM Sun. 8:00/9:30/11:00A (2750 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings) thornapple Valley church (Caledonia Elementary School 9770 Duncan Lk. Rd.) 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On Monday, March 10, he visited Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and was at the high school Wednesday, March 12, through Friday, March 15, Lee is by profession a con­ cert classic guitarist from Las Vegas, Nev., and is by hobby an avid collector of original pieces of art. He has won such awards as the Points of Light Award and the President's Call to Service Award for his work with schools. When Lee vis­ ited the local schools, he brought with him several pieces of his art collection, from paintings to rare and priceless historical items. On Monday, he met with 30 students from sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grade. Many of them are members of the after-school art club. He shared his talent on the clas­ sical guitar playing Spanishinspired music and variations on ‘Greensleeves.' In between his musical performances, Lee shared works by Picasso, a death mask of Sir Walter Scott, a spoon used by Czar Nicholas that had been created by Peter Carl Faberge, and other works of art and allowed students to touch and hold the pieces. On Friday, Lee began his session with high school advanced painting students by playing for students his musical rendition of Ireland, a beautifully melodic piece of art to catch their attention, then, moved to showing his art and telling a brief history of each piece. “Being able to see and hold something that meant so much to so many people throughout history really inspired me to keep up with my goals of becoming a his­ tory teacher, said Martin Seger, a senior, “The art that he brought with him was all beautiful,” said junior Cara Crandall, “and it was also pretty cool that he cared enough to come all the way out here to show it to us. It was a once-in-alifetime opportunity to see the history of all the artwork and be able to appreciate it up close.” Throughout his presenta­ tions at both schools, Lee mentioned many key values, such as the dangers of drugs, and the importance of hard work, all displayed through his art collection. “The values he taught us made a lot of sense, because when I looked at his art and his lifestyle, 1 thought about how nice it would be to be successful like he is,” said Crandall, “and the lessons he taught us just showed us how to do it.” Lee's collection included some more recent pieces, such as a limited edition purse by Valentino. “Having someone come to our school and give a presen­ tation like this shows how our school is really working to better ourselves as a com­ munity,” said Seger, “and to help promote open-minded­ ness throughout it.” Lee's visit to the TK schools was a ‘gift' from the I .akc Gun Lake Community Church. Pastor Todd VanEk is a friend of Lee's and invit­ ed him to visit the schools. Lee also performed at 14 ‘home' concerts during his Stay in the area. He also took his presenta­ tions to the Wayland Union School District. (Information in this article about Lee's presentation at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School was contributed by Patricia Photos Johns. accompanying this article are also by Patricia Johns.) *• . --K-; * k? S' ■- ^2^ A Bringing his musical talent and love of art to Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on March 10 Christian Lee Thomas enthralled students. 2 HASTINGS! N O> ID (D CD O Loaded r»^***i with charm & appeal, you'll find BRIGHT fegBSKY • REALTOR S’* 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY - FRIDAY r lots of natural woodwork in NEW PRICE! 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He IS also is employed by roadmoar Country Club. Stekete plans to study Turfgrass Management at Michigan State University this fall. His parents are Jim and Karen Steketee of Caledonia. During his year of service. Steketee will travel more than 20.000 miles, represent­ ing the 5.300 members of the Michigan FFA and visiting agriscience programs, agri­ businesses and elected offi­ cials. He will go through extensive training before his year of service. The culmi­ nating experience will be helping conduct the 81st Michigan FFA Convention in March of 2009. Steketee is the 18th Caledonia FFA member to serve as a state officer in the Michigan FFA Association. Past state officers from Caledonia include: • George Kowalczyk — Saturday Hours’ Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 1960-61 vice president. Richard Posthumus — 196869 president. 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Actually, you can find a few similarities between suc­ cessful gardening and effec­ tive investing. For starters, both gardeners and investors need to consider their indi­ vidual circumstances. If, for example, your garden is in a shady part of your yard, you might be able to grow some nice geraniums, but you'll have tougher time with roses, which crave the sun. As an investor, you'll also find that some investments may be frustrated by what are more appropriate for you perceive as the lack of progress. But instead of con­ your situation than others. stantly selling off invest­ So. before you purchase a stock, bond, certificate of ments and buying new ones, Ci. deposit or government secu­ you'll likely be better off rity, you'll need to determine choosing quality securities and holding them for a peri­ if it's suitable for your risk od of many years. tolerance, time horizon and Eventually, your efforts may long-term goals. Furthermore, just as gar­ be rewarded. What else do gardeners do deners don't usually grow only one variety of flower or that might be relevant to investors? For one thing, one fruit or vegetable, you. they get rid of weeds that can as an investor, shouldn't stick choke off the growth of with one type of investment flowers or vegetables. As an vehicle. If you own nothing investor, you too may benefit but aggressive growth from occasionally "pruning" stocks, you'll likely lake on too much risk. Conversely, if your portfolio of those investments that no longer you "are loo conservative" and invest only in govern­ meet your needs, and, in fact, ment bonds and certificates take up space that could oth­ erwise be more profitably of deposit, you'll probably used. That's why it's A good never achieve the growth idea to review your holdings you need, and your earnings at least once a year. may not even keep pace with inflation. Instead, build a Finally, just as backyard "diggers" may turn to master portfolio containing a variety gardeners for advice and of investments that, when you, as an put together, is designed to guidance, investor, could quite likely help you make progress benefit from the services of a toward your objectives. financial advisor - an experi­ Another trait exhibited by gardeners and worthy of enced professional who knows the markets and who emulation by investors is patience. If you were dissat­ . will take the time to under­ stand your situation, needs isfied with the growth of a and goals. plant after just a few days, would you uproot it and put So the next time you see another plant in its place? some industrious gardeners Probably not. Instead, you'd making something beautiful nurture the original plant, and productive in their yards, hoping that, in the long term, watch them closely. 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A millage issue for Orangeville Township to become a full member of the Delton District Library was narrowly in defeated November 2006. “While their contracted penal fines and State Aid ini­ tially covered Orangeville Township's library7 service costs, that has not been the case for the last decade. The Delton District Library can­ not continue serving the resi­ dents of Orangeville Township at a cost to the At that meeting, a sugges­ tion to give the library SI0.000 and penal fines for the 2008-09 fiscal year was opposed 3-2. with Treasurer Vicki Ritchie, Supervisor Thomas Rook and Trustee Linda Ribble objecting. A motion to give the library’ $4,000 plus penal fines was 2008 budgeting meeting to support a new service con­ tract with the Delton District Library. “During their March 12. 2008 budgeting meeting the board made no provision to pay the Delton District Library any money in reply to the contract offer for serv­ ice at $15,000 a year from the library.” he said. other taxpayers it serves.” Elsner said. “On October 2, 2007, the Library Board sent a letter to Orangeville Township to ter­ minate the old contract on March 31, 2008, the end of our fiscal year, and to open up negotiations for a new service contract. The Orangeville Township Board decided at their February 26, rn 9 kX ^6^ Merchants plan activities Club’s carnival. Western Week, and the ribbon cut­ ting. With only a couple more months of school left, the CMA is going to sponsor a Teacher of the Year and begin the Teacher of the Month next fall. By the next CMA meet­ ing, the committee will have forms for submitting teacher nominations for teacher. The forms will be distributed to the schools and merchants. Gift packages and certifi­ cates are already being donated for the special day. Gifts and certificates were also donated for the local merchant gift package to be auctioned at the Caledonia Auction tonight. Band Gathered were a teethwhitening certificate from Dr. Grias, one monthly membership to Contours Express, certificates from Monterey Grille and Family Celebrate Recovery at Tavern, an atlas from Gun Community DeVries Insurance, body Lake Church, Monday nights. wash from Contempo Salon, Dinner at 6 p.m. ($3 per per­ hats and T-shirts from Seif son), Worship at 7 p.m., and Sons, and coffee mugs recovery groups at 8 p.m. and • piggy banks from Celebrating God's healing Chemical Bank. power over life's hurts, The group agreed to spon­ habits and hang-ups in a safe sor a dunk tank at the environment. Contact (269) Kiwanis carnival Club 795-7903 for more informa­ scheduled for May 8 to 10. tion. Higgins suggested the mer- by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer last week’s During Merchant Caledonia Association meeting, the committees gave reports and updates for activities the group will support in the next few months. The membership commit­ tee submitted a rough draft of the business directory for proofreading. The final copy should be available for distri­ bution within the next couple of weeks. •n Other committee updates included information for the Teacher of the Year award, the Mother of the Day, the band auction. Kiwanis s' to. • * ■ w‘ "I Z* ‘ M S' * Celebrate Recovery . ! * *» i tarnits ffijj hr iKlsj; he® Iran rsHi m w. ■tMjllIE. 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J-Ad Graphics' Chris Silverman will gather details for advertising and INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! / • £» x defeated 3-2. with Rook. Ribble and Trustee Robert Perino voting no. Elsner said the township's proposed budget for the new fiscal year has about “$80,000 of revenue beyond currently budgeted expens­ es.” II 1 — J ♦For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours: 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun LLC i W —O)A • �----- Page 10/The Sun and News, M»ddie\nlle, March 22, 2008 I Lake students read for the night Kettle bv•F Kellv V Lloyd • Sluff Writer The classrooms and hall­ ways of Kettle Lake Elementary School Sch(x>l in Caledonia weren’t very quiet last Friday night as students and parents Tilled the class­ rooms with sleeping bags, pillows, cots and even a pup tent. The evening was part of March is Reading Month. The students spent the last few months logging their reading time not only for the joy of reading, but also for the reward at the end - the RIP Overnighter.’ Throughout the evening, students were divided by grade and gender and trav­ eled to different stations. They ate snacks; threw balls, hoping to dunk Principal Chris Warren in the dunk tank; played kickball; made foam book markers; and danced crazy in the gym. When it came time to set­ tle in. the students went to their predetermined sleeping quarters where they watched movies, played cards and ate popcorn. Eventually, the sleepy heads drifted off to dreamland for a few short hours, except for the fifth graders who tried to stay awake all night. Before the sun was up. students and parents were awake, packing their belong­ ings and heading to the cafe­ teria for doughnuts, juice and milk. The RIP Overnighter is sponsored by the school s parent and teacher organiza­ tion. and is aided by the many parents who volunteer their time for night. > 5 I I 1 JU. s> Most students and parents slept in sleeping bags and on cots. One person was a little more creative and brought in their pup tent. (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) COULD YOU PROVIDE A LOVING HOME TO A FOSTER CHILD? IF SO, WE NEED YOU! Especially if you have extra bedroom space for a small sibling group or I a teenager No-obligation, no cost Foster Parenting Classes for singles pit?#1 and couples are offered yearly in D •?” rry County, and they are coming right up! The 24-hour class will be held Saturdays, April 19 - May 10,9-4, with a required Orientation Wednesday, April 16,6-9. For an information pack­ et or to register for the class, tele­ y. > fl phone (248) 948-3216 or E-mail: ■« 9^ w. 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The meetings will be held at the township hall at 3425 Wing Road, Hastings at 7:00 p.m. April 9, 2008 May 14, 2008 June 11,2008 July 9, 2008 August 13, 2008 September 10, 2008 Everyone had a chance to get their “jiggles” by playing in the gym during the evening, (photos by Wanita Huizenga) i’l On Friday, March 7 85 young readers and 30 adult and older student helpers gath­ ered for the Celebrate Reading overnight. As usual the evening began with reading. LEGAL NOTICE This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as ajnended (Open Meetings Act) MCIj\ 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the following: Carol Ergang, 3241 Wood School Rd • 9 Middleville, Ml 49333. Phone # (269) 948-8893. (►6669149 Here McFall principal introduced them to a familiar story. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF -1 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville has adopted Village Ordinance Nos. 2040, 2041 and 2042, amending Chapters 1, 6, 10, 26, 30, 42, 50, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74 and 78 of the Village Code of Ordinances. 1 he principal provisions of the amending ordinances are summarized as follows: Village Ordinance No. 2040 amends Section l-8(d) of the Village Code to provide that, unless otherwise specified in the Village Code, violations of the Village CodeI shall constitute a municipal civil infraction subject to fines and penalties as°further specified in the Village Code, and further that each violation, or each day that a violation continues, shall constitute a separate offense. Ordinance 2040 further provides that violations of the following Chapters of the Village Code shall be punishable as municipal civil infractions: Section 6-62(c) of Chapter 6,.Article III of the Code, covering amusement arcades; Section 10-2 of Chapter 10 of the Code, regulating the keeping of pets and livestock; Chapter 30 of the J "4 I • ■ 4 4• a « * a a' Code, covering land divisions and other subdivisions of land; Chapter 42 of the Code, regulating peddlers and solicitors; Section 62-67(b) of Chapter 62 __ of the_ Code, _ _ regufating telecommunications; Sections 66-2(b), 66-72, 66-73, 66-122, 66-162, 66-202 — --------------- ~ 9 9 ** 9 and 66-251 of Chapter 66 of the Code, regulating traffic and vehicles; and Section 7436(c) of Chapter 74 of the Code, regulating vegetation. Ordinance 2040 also amends Chapter 50, Article II of the Code, covering garage and yard sales, and Chapter 58, which regulates streets, sidewalks and other public places to provide that violations of the provisions of those Chapters is a municipal civil infraction. With respect to each of the above-stated provisions of the Village Code, fines are specified for violation for a first offense and for subsequent offenses. The former misdemeanor penalties for all of the above-stated ordinances are repealed. Village Ordinance No. 2041 amends Sections 70-39 and 70-161 of Chapter 70 of the Village Code relating to extensions of the public water and sewer system to require that property owners and developers proposing to extend the public water system or public sewer system, or both, are required to pay all costs for such extension, including costs incurred by or on behalf of the Village for the review, approval and conveyance of such extensions. Village Ordinance No. 2042 amends Chapter 1 of the Village Code to add a new section, Section 1-14, to provide for the charging and collection of escrow fees for reimbursement of Village expenses relating to the review and processing of certain applications by the Village. Publication/Effective Date. Village Ordinance No. 2040 will become effective 30 days following publication. Village Ordinance Nos. 2041 and 2042 will become effec­ tive on March 22, 2008. A copy of the foregoing ordinances may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: March 11,2008 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE 06669137 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE I I' October 8, 2008 November 12, 2008 December 10. 2008 January ]4, 2009 February 11, 2009 March 1], 2009 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN I Synopsis Irving Township Budget hearing/Regular meeting March 12, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with pledge to flag. All board members present. Also several guests present. Fire, Commissioners and Assessors reports given. Clerk’s minutes from February 13th, 18th and 28th meetings approved. Treasurer’s report place on file. •II 2008-2009 budget approved. Approved maximum amount to be levied to support budget. •II 2008 budget amended. 20072008- 2009 meeting dates approved. Approved board salaries for 2008-2009. Approved payment of bills for $9,308.61 plus payment to con-tractor due 4-2-08 for $14,733.00. Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Submitted by cn Carol Ergang, Clerk —4 Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. • • l/lii z i fflii .. I.1 Give a memorial that can go on forever Ready for the flashlight scavenger hunt. There were wind up flashlights, flashlight that you shake for light and even a flashlight that growled. Groups of students went on a scavenger hunt finding letters to solve a puzzle and earn a prize. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCFor call (269) 945-0526. IM VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the Village on March March 10, 10, 2008, 2008, at at 7:00 7:00 p.m., p.m., the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Village Ordinance No. 008-04, amending the Zoning Ordinance for the Village of Caledonia. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance include the following: Neighborhood Business District. The C-l Neighborhood Business District has been amended to authorize, as a special land use, grain elevators and facilities for the storage and shipping of grain, silage, seed, fertilizer, agronomy products and sim ­ sim­ ilar commodities. Section 13.3(g) of the C-l Neighborhood Business District has been amended to list various,,required conditions for this type of use, addressing outdoor storage, the emi . -■ - ----------- -------- e~, emis­ sion of fumes, noise, odors, dust and other effects that could adversely affect neighboring properties, and other issues. 2. Effective Date. This ordinance will be effective on March 29, 2008. ord™n(;e T3^* inspected or purchased at the offices of the Village Clerk, Village of Caledonia,'250 South Maple Street','Caledonia, Michigan" during Village office hours. Dated: March 22, 2008 06669081 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Ill ^11 I ^0 He % �T»w Stx> wxJ News McMev*. Marc* 22 2O» Page ’3 I4 ' '-A'i If DECA students advance to international conference H by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer weekend. Last Caledonia High School Delta Epitoon Chi Association (DECA) students attended the 62nd annual DECA slate career development confer­ ence at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, with hopes of advancing to the internation­ al career development con­ ference in Atlanta By the end of the confer- i I and Rob Kozlowski for kad encc. five CHS students had qualified for the international * ership development academies competmon slated for April State finahM teams are 24 in 29. Four additional stu­ Blake Jones and Josh Lind dents achieved state finalist for business law and ethics awards, placing them in the team decision making and top 15 in the state The Intemalional quali­ Taylor Franke and Shane and enter Parent for fiers are the teams of Aaron tain me nt marketing team Dailey and Matt Cavanaugh decision-making for financial management The DECA students are team decision-making; Sarah instructed by CHS teacher Baird and Austin Benner for Tom Miller senior management institute; < I Pictured left to nght Austin Benner. Matt Cavanaugh. Aron Dailey. Sarah Baird and Rob Kozlowski Dailey and Cavanaugh were International Qualifiers in Financial Management Team Decision Making. Baird and Benner were International Qualifiers in Senior Management Institute, and Kozlowski was an International Qualifier in Leadership Development Academics IS i-v.. B ’‘•ihZ I Little Lambs hosting open house Tuesday rp«i5 ’< J —II W1WM, f T The Little lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool will host an open house Tuesday. March 25. from 5 to 7 p m at the school. 7248 68th Street Pictured are left to right: Taylor Francke. Josh Lind. Shane Parent, and Blake and Ethics Team Decision Jones and Lind State finalist in Business Law Jones Making and Francke and Parent were State Finalist in Sports and Entertainment )#| thc uxncr of ^th Stnxt River Thornapplc Marketing Team Decision Making and Drive). Wror'’' '' Man has back-to-back dates with circuit judge U JI i ;• J?vi | MM ttti I Scan Joseph Bravata of Middleville received two separate sentences March 12 ami March 13 from Batt) County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. 12, Judge On March Fisher sentenced Bravata. 45. to serve 36 months of probation ami 30 days in jail Interior Spaces . f Gregg Miller til Ji A Dtp. , SgJ : *0 Extended family living quarters, pace utilization uiiiizauon piaiiuiiqt. Existing space planninjj. 11 projects are always welcome. Ver)* small Home office, workshop. ADA accessibility. Kitchen, hath, laundry’, old and new work, 11 references, information & coupons online at: 6I t>-7o5-3 I < I Freeport http://gwRginiller.blpRspot.com Ik L »* 'SX their children for the 2008<>9 school year For mure information regarding the open house or the preschool. call (616) 5543350 - Save $$$ for his Feb 6 cons it t ion on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (third offense). On March 13. Judge Fisher ordered the Mtfne sen­ tence and added the stipula lion that Bras ata must com­ 90 plete Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in 90 days. The judge fined Bravata $500. assessed court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $360. Judge Fisher cited previ­ ous OUIL convictions in 1988. 1993. 1994 and 1998. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS if One stop shopping for ALL your insurance needs. Shop with your local Independent Agent FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY (For 3-5 Year Old Preschoolers) * •It During the open house, current and prospective pre school families can tour the school. meet the leathers and learn more about what it means to be a ‘cooperative preschool ’ Parents will also have an opportunity to enroll 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 helpl The Caledonia Community Schools win be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children chrfdren (aae (age 3-5) who may benefit from early educational educat o^a' intervention tf you are a Catedocva School District Resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child or if you have questions about whether your child chid should snouid be screened, please ca« 891 -6220 The screening wiS w* take place Monday. Aprt Aprfl 21st. at Duncan Lake Eartv Childhood Center 9751 CXxcan Lake Ave There s no fee for the service (The next screerrig s piannea date to be anwved) Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. Delton 269-623-5115 800-223-3590 Hastings 269-948-3720 888-223-3590 www.bucklandinsarance.com Hastings Mutual Insurance Company a & �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. March 22. 2008 ✓ Kids theater to present ‘Groovy’ Friday The Caledonia Kids will Theatre present “Groovy’ Friday. March 28, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the ere Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center. “Groovy,” a musical com­ edy tribute to the 1960s, tells the story of a music, , bead and flower festival held in an apple orchard. Young and not-so-young will be enter­ tained by the surfer theme and the ‘hippie* costumes. The cast of characters include: Travis (Collin Green), Muriel (Cassie Hamming), Alice (Courtney Maier), Elmer Crumb (Jacob Hunter), Tony (Eddie Kelly), Ann —3 (Irene Mead), Sylvia (Kaili Mello), Mrs. Sherwood (Alexis Simonson, Mildred (Allisha Steger), Joyce Ruffin (Madelyn AndrewsIris Cuba), Iris (Hannah Hullinger), Tork (Lance Gordon), Andy (Noah Miller), Jackie Pierce (Nick Rozegnal), Stanley Kellogg (Justin Nanzer), Ginger (Addison Clipfell) Mrs. Porter (Kyra Tolan), Sheriff Withers (Nick Tuori), Swashbuckler (Riley Sorber), California The REW Barter 8alon asonvi arms i n/c doma Specializing in Men's &. Boys' Haircuts Open Mon.-Sac 9am • 9pm • Closed Sunday Ijappy Easter Tjave a good Easter Thank you for i your business I ■ HAIR CUT k ■ AI ■ V. S9 Haircut • after 12 paid visits for 1st visit w/coupon Thank_youfqr_chqosing the Crew Cui, LLC. “I I I in I X J by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Mark Englerth, a Barry County commissioner repre­ senting District 6, announced this week he will not run for re-election in November. Englerth, just completing his first term representing voters in Yankee Springs and Pregnancy Explanation: Recommended tips % % $il>’ >< it Jw I X1" During “Groovy” many ‘musical groups’ will per­ form, Left to right: McKenna Dixon, Krista Gordon, Hannah Miller & Ciana Withered. ■> Z 00 rs26<56ff and produced the show. Caledonia The Kids Theatre was founded last year by Janice Gordon with grants form the Caledonia Kiwanis Club and the Caledonia Education Foundation. The success of the organization has led it to be self-funded this year. Reserved and general seat­ ing tickets are $4 for adults and $3 per child (12 and under). Call (616) 528-8100 for more information. Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to the perform­ ances. Donations are appre­ ciated and will go to the Caledonia Kids Theatre. Englerth to step down from county board to run for drain commissioner » * Cowabunga (Zack Kuck). California Ivy (Mallory Waayenberg), Beads (Will Muller), Millie Kubrick (Emma Cozier), Hippie Girl with Flute (Hanna Milnes), Mrs. Kaufman (Megan Seromik), Misty Dawn (Kendra Blossfield) and ere Chuck Middleton (Brendon Kooy). More than 110 elementary students participate in the Caledonia Kids Theatre to learn the stage and behindthe-stage activities of the­ atre. “Groovy" will feature the third, fourth and fifth graders, with younger chil­ dren supporting them in the chorus and dancing on stage. In January, the kinder­ garten through second grade actors and actresses per­ formed “Friendly Neighborhood Helper" while the older students directed About half of all expectant mothers will develop lower , hack pain some time during their pregnancy. 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Last week, Middleville resident James Janies French announced that he would not seek re-election to the board he has served for eight years. As two of the board’s eight commissioners, Englerth and French combine to cover all or part of four townships, in the northwest part of the county, including Middleville and the Gun Lake area. Englerth said he has enjoyed his lime on the board of commissioners and feels the board has accom­ plished several positive achievements in his two years. I certainly do not take credit for all that we have accomplished because it has been a concerted effort by the entire board," Englerth said, “but I feel I have made a contribution. “Now I feel this opportu­ nity to be the county drain commissioner is an exciting opportunity,” Englerth said. “It is basically a construction management job, and I have years of experience in con­ struction management. “I bring more than 30 years experience to the posi­ tion." Englerth said a large part of the responsibilities of a drain commissioner is deal­ ing with the public, and he cited his experience as a facilitator for projects in the TREATMENT Chiropractic care works on correcting misalignments that cause lower back pain associated with pregnancy. To see if chiropractic may be able . ♦ Take a good nutritional to help you. call supplement with at least 4(M)mcg consultation. of Folic Acid Lowell Chiropractic (616)897-8284 Aaron J. Buys D.C. 2531 W. Main St. Lowell. MI 49331 today for *a complimentary Caledonia Chiropractic (616)891-8153 Eric & Tanya Seif D.C. 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 ;L I II IKM !® to INSPECTION SERVICES & PEST CONTROL, INC. i • Ln r.i • fO ROB WHITE Locally Owned & Operated re 4920 Broadmoor Ave. SE Kentwood, Ml 49512 * Phone (616) 656-5000 Fax (616) 656-5686 06669090 i Jn lJ J.'I •ihgv Complete Auto Repair 3r .' X -i '■jr 15 fa * rzi.ST.r~ z£_/ I n&Er o St' . ♦ Eat small meals or snacks every four hours. 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M Happy Easter 5 f T1* AA 1A J 7 V* » - ’Sg r/J5 1V a; I — A. ■ �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 22, 2008 Page 15 Thornapple Kellogg puts 19 on by Brett Bremer to go along with 5.5 rebounds •Il and 2.2 assists per Sports Editor A total of 19 athletes from contest. He shot 47-percent Trojan teams have been from the field this year, and named All-Barry County for 79-percent from the foul line. the 2007-08 winter season. “ Nate is a great player The Trojans placed the top who has such a bright future scorer the boys' basketball ahead of him, ” said TK head first team and the number coach Lance Laker. “ He two scorer girls’ basketball really developed into a first team. TK put two state leader, and is one of those finalists on the wrestling players who spends all his teams, including at state run­ time in the gym. ” ner-up. Other members of the all ­ Thomapple Kellogg also county first team are had one of the best cheer Lakewood ’ s. Eddie Salazar, teams in Barry County this Nick Hilley, and Michael winter, and the only swim­ Barbour, Hastings' Ryan ming and diving team (in co­ Cain, Maple Valley's operation with Hastings Kenneth Quick, and Delton High School). Kellogg ’ s Nick Blacken. Here is a list of the 2007Boys’ Basketball 08 Winter All-Barry County Second Team first and second teams. Andrew Gilbert Boys’ Basketball Thornapple Kellogg: The First Team Trojans’ senior point guard Manning Nate iviaiiimig finished the year averaging Thornapple Kellogg: The 7.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, county’s top scoring threat. and 2.9 assists per game. He Manning averaged 19.6 shot 85-percent from the points per game this season, I1 IT J ill S’ OH 1 A t •w ■A> i fc ?? ’ki! ■' *•’* A, 7 —^*-11 I... 1 a "i 1 •I I(W1» 'OU TE Wk' Wittig * Kskteai ll» atiitepi riiicpr ’iwshi0 a jESEiti- 'lw‘ ill 2 I MH •h’ •i IK ' ilikn ». I mj® 9*> ~r __ z<- The 2007-08 All-Barry County girls’ basketball first team. Team members are (front from left) Brandi Hurless, Alexis Brodbeck, Ashley Morris, Rachael Williams, (back) Leslee Rigelman, Jen Kent, and Kate II I I I i. •• i111 1! L Scheidel. If J Uerrben o( Grand R»pxls 1 azli -1 J* 4 Natxxvil Association ol REALTORS’ 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings kJ ' Realty Inc. Office Hour*: Hours: Moo Mon -Frl -Fri. 9 am •■ 5 pm And always available by appointment MLS L » Toll Free 1-888-477-6591 • Local 1-269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection" OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MARCH 29"1 • 1-3 PM _ a a _ A % A- . Dir,: 92nd St. east of M-37 Hwy. (no outlet) to —* m ■■ • - - —. — -/L. —. north on private Sherk Farm Lane to 9090 SHERK FARM LANE TMK-417 - Caledonia Twp. and Award Winning Schools. 2.6+/- acre secluded setting close to0 town with spectacular two-story, four bedroom, 2-1/2 bath log and stone sided retreat. It’s a great time to buy at I'l I of his junior season, after free throw line as well. finishing as the runner-up in “A great all-around ath­ the district tournament. lete, Andrew was able to He finished the year with a change games with his abili­ record of 33-16. ty to hit clutch shots, his Other members of the allability to finish, and his county first team are Delton ability to be a floor leader, Kellogg's Matt Loveland, said TK head coach Lance Mark Loveland, and Quinn Laker. DeBolt, Hastings' Matt Joshua Thaler Thornapple Kellogg: Many Watson, Gage Pederson, Ryan McKinney, Tom coaches would call Thaler Josh Morehouse, » osma, the type of player who does Jevicks, Justin and ■ the things that don't show Lakewood’s Mason up in the stat sheet, in fact Blackmer, Darrin Durkee, TK head coach Lance Laker Levi Phelps, and Cody did, but the Trojans' senior Orszula. forward did many of those Wrestling things too, averaging 6.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per ft Second Team game. He led TK with 11 103 charges taken this season as Craven Mike craven The 2007-08 All-Barry County girls’ competitive cheer well. Thornapple Kellogg: The first team. Team members are (front from left) Mandy “He made the team better Trojans' senior lightweight in everything that we did,” closed out his season at the Dye, Heidi VanderHeide, Angel Mazzucco, Lauren Laker said. “It was an honor individual state finals, after Tandy, (middle row) Brittney Gardner, Melanie to have a player with such scoring a third place finish at Brodbeck, Charlese Smith, Whitney Holaski, (back) Sara Radant and Kelley Daniels. Missing from photo is tenacity.” regionals. Other members of the all­ Craven was the runner-up Brittany Lepard. county second team are at his team’s Division 2 dis­ Lakewood’s Wade O'Mara, trict tournament. He ends the * Dependable Z" z • Lockouts fl / Hastings' Stephen Tolger year with a record of 43-12. damage-free I • Tire Service and Ryan Vogel, Maple r--. J*,* > towing! | 215 Valley's Dustin Houghton, • Accident / Clinton I Cody DOBBINS E* Recovery k and Delton Kellogg's Tony Thornapple 11 —II I f y Kellogg: Reeves. ■ H J i — Clinton, a junior, won the < I • Long-Haul I Girls' Basketball Ml] /o Trojans' lone O-K Gold Ali & ' 1 I V Ai First Team A Conference championship Off-Road Kate ’ Scheidel this season, taking the 215CaU: Thornapple Kellogg: When pound title. I Jeff Dobbin or Chris VanZalen <asg> Scheidel was hot the Trojans Other members of the all­ were much tougher to beat county second team are Owner, Jeff Dobbin. ASE Master Technician during her junior season this Delton Kellogg's Johnnie over 20 years experience year. She averaged 11.7 points per game to lead the TK See COUNTY, next page offensive attack, and also totaled 4.2 rebounds per game. ■ Other members of the all­ In a world where first team are county Alexis Lakewood's turmoil is all around, Ashley and Brodbeck there is still a chance Morris, Hastings’ Brandi to be at peace. Join Hurless, Maple Valley's Jen Kent and Leslee Rigelman. us at Peace Church and Delton Kellogg’s for a special Easter Rachael Williams. Service that will give Girls’ Basketball you a new perspective Second Team on life. We’ll celebrate Members of the all-county second team are Lake wood's hope and faith with Laurel Dow, Chelsey upbeat music and an Lauren and Mattson. inspiring message. Shaffer, Hastings' Veronica Come discover how Hayden, and Maple Valley s Bailey Ashley Gonser, peace—now more Flower, and Lizzy Stewart. than ever — really is Wrestling possible. First Team 130 «B Dalton Kyle We have a place Kellogg: Thornapple for you! Dalton won his second state medal this season, finishing as the runner-up in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class Come experience the joy of at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dalton was third at the individual district tourna­ Easter Sunday • March 23 ment, then bounced back to win a regional champi8:30 and 11:00 AM onship. His junior season ended with a record of 50-6. Join us for our 140 Dan Lydy - Thornapple Community Easter Breakfast Kellogg: The Trojans’ sen­ CQiedono ior 140-pounder finished his 7:30 -10:30 AM t final season with a record of in the gymnasium 28-17. Lydy was the runner-up in Pormaee PO 6950 Cherry Valley Rd • Middleville his team’s Division 2 indi­ vidual district tournament, 616-891-8119 then came up just one win JI->www.peacechurch.ee 37> short of qualifying for the 5 individual state finals. d> -A Congregation of the 5 189 A Reformed Church in America Lfiddiewtie N —► Westra Chris L Kellogg: We are located on M-37, half way between Thornapple Middleville and Caledonia Westra was an individual 06669294 regional qualifier at the end HOTS *1 I Barry Co. teams $330,000 www.TradeMarkRealty.com w 945-0191 DOBBIN'S »E" P®SRLN s * Doorways to New Life Peace Church •- ♦ i».» »■ ■ ■ — �Page 16/Tne Sun and News, Middleville, March 22, 2008 COUNTY, continued from previous page Wood and Martin Workman, Hastings' Austin Endsley, Alec Wilcox, and Trent Brisboe, Lakewood’s Tucker Brennan Seese, Simon, Kurtis Powell, and Ryan Steverson, and Maple Valley's Tyler Corwin, Tory Roberts, Chad Rhodes, and Dusty Cowell. Competitive Cheer Mazzucco has a drive to bet­ ter herself, and a great atti­ tude, said TK head coach Abby DeWildt. A senior, Mazzucco was named all-conference in the O-K Gold this season and earned a honorable mention all-region nod. Lauren Tandy Thornapple Kellogg: A senior who participated in all three rounds for the Trojan team this year, Tandy as named all-conference in the three rounds for the Trojans, O-K Gold. while battling through a “Lauren has a great atti­ shoulder injury all season tude and work ethic,” said long. TK head coach Abby Other members of the all­ DeWildt. county second team are <>v aua VanderHeide ranucmciuc - Delton Kellogg's Chana Heidi Thornapple Kellogg: A Gehrmen, Cara Phelps, and senior who earned all-con­ Emma Garrison, Hastings' ference honors for the sec- Molly Koutz, Lakewood's ond year in a row this season, Alecia Hansbarger, Courtney VanderHeide Ellison, and Lauren Erb, and was also First Team Maple Valley's Caitlin Hale, named second team all ­ Angel Mazzucco region. Schafer, and Stephanie i Thornapple Kellogg: She participated in all Terran Geething. 9 three rounds for the Trojan Boys team this season, and was a .1 Swimming & Diving The very hard worker according First Team to head coach Abby Jacob Bailey - TKSCHOOL DeWildt. Hastings: Bailey closed out OF HAIR DESIGN Other members of the all­ his sophomore season by A Career in Cosmetology is waiting county first team are Delton placing in the top 16 at the for you. Kellogg’s Mandy Dye, O-K Rainbow Tier II Enroll today and be on your wav to Hastings' Sara Radant and Conference meet in both the an exciting and profitable career of Brittany Lepard, 100-yard butterfly and the cosmetology in only less than a year. Lakewood’s Whitney 200-yard individual medley. Holaski, Kelley Daniels, Bailey also fit in nicely in Charlese Smith, and Melanie Brodbeck, and Maple the relays throughout the A1 season for the Trojan team. Valley's Brittney Gardner. •L_ Tom Huerth - TKCompetitive Cheer Lowest Tuition anywhere •••••• Hastings: Huerth, a senior, Second Team was the TK-Hastings ’ teams Only ’6,900"°!! Brittany London top swimmer in the 100I Thornapple Kellogg: * M a y ••• Class V-1UOJ starts DIU1 1.3 April 11 211 A’ Hurry breaststroke, and also swam Lull time & Part Time • And space is limited. freshman who participated in the 500-yard freestyle this Financial Aid Available all three rounds for the TK season. Licensed & Bonded by the State of Michigan team this season, London is a He placed in the top 16 at hard worker with a great atti­ the O-K Rainbow Tier II NEW... tude. TK head coach Abby Conference meet in both Only Nail Technician Class! >AVevents. 7 DeWildt said, “ she will be an Become a professional nail s25 0000 iZz4 Josiah Jenkins - TKtechnician in only 3 months! asset to the program for the Hastings: Jenkins, a senior, next three years.” W FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL CALL: Jen Noffke - Thornapple ends his career as the TKKellogg: Noffke was named Hastings team record holder both all-conference in the O-K in the 200-yard nl 620 S. BROADWAY Gold this season, her senior freestyle and the 100-yard bj MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 season. backstroke. She participated in all Jenkins has been a vital contributor for all four of his seasons on the TK-Hastings Over 34years ofexperience varsity team. Tyler Swanson - TKHastings: Swanson had an outstanding freshman season n WATER CONDITIONING for the TK-Hastings varsity Your one sfo, water store! team. He is the team record holder in both the 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley. “He is a solid contributor Vf HARDS in every event he swims,” WATCH CONDITIONING LLC ^^3 w said TK-Hastings head coach SALT 1 I wa wratD I sqnotuc * wra Tyler Bultema. fc -— X T' Jacob Wescott - TKHastings: Wescott, the lone — SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL returnee from last year’s ISIBww *L inaugural All-Barry County team, finished off his senior season by placing in the top •w • • Mon.-Fri. 8om-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm I I - s3 16 in both the 50-yard g >l JiK I I I | \ A\ 1 I a / V, ’ * fl! ** f * ^0# - UP w- J 75. J 55-5=^ ~ •* J I « L— **• J; -c- Jr - • —» T?: - The 2007-08 All-Barry County boys’ basketball first team. 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Winchester signed his National Letter of Intent Thursday morning, to join the Aquinas College Men's Cross Country and Track and •1 . * I I Field teams after high school graduation. Winchester was a state qualifier last fall in cross country, finishing 46th in the Division 2 boys’ race in 16 minutes 28.4 seconds. Wayland senior Eddie Seymour was 21st at the Division 2 cross country finals last fall, in 16:13.4. Winchester said the two are planning to be roommates H >- * COUNTY, continued from previous page 100-yard freestyle and freestyle at the O-K Rainbow Tier II Conference meet. Wescott was also a mem- W ber of two relay teams that finished in the top five in the conference. 1 Li tf TOADN APPLE R1W Thornapple Kellogg senior Keith Winchester (seated center) is surrounded by family and coaches Thursday morning as he signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Aquinas College Men’s cross country and track and field coaches beginning next fall. Watching Keith sign his letter were (front from left) Melissa Winchester, Allyson Winchester, Yvette Winchester, Mike Wojciakowski, (back) Wayne Winchester, Josh Reynolds, Matt Funk, John Ruger, and Phil Jahnke. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and teammates at Aquinas. I They ’ ll be competing * against each other when the st spring high school track and field season gets going. The Trojans run at Wayland on April 15. The season gets started for the TK boys this Wednesday when they host their own Co-ed relays. / “ I want to go to state," 1 1 m Winchester said. “I have a vv 4 ■ lot of high goals for this . I want to win confer ­ The 2007-08 All-Barry County boys’ swimming and Year ence in the mile and the twodiving first team. Team members are (front from left) mile, of course Eddie Tyler Swanson, Jacob Bailey, Josiah Jenkins, and Seymour could be the one in Jacob Wescott. Missing from photo is Tom Huerth. ■? | T QB I ^11 I V fl Ci I, W JI Hl a ,1 *• J1 ’ my way for those." Bigger than either of those goals will be trying to help the Trojan varsity boys’ team win a meet for the first time in a couple years. Mike Aquinas coach a Wojciakowski joined group of high school coaches and family members as Winchester signed his letter on Thursday morning in the Thornapple Kellogg High School library. “He just said finish out the season hard,” Winchester said of his Aquinas coach. Aquinas College, with an eye on becoming a fourth or fifth grade teacher, We didn't talk about (the a future) yet." work-­ Winchester plans to work ing on a teaching degree at * ID g 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia. MI 49316 * 19 4 9 SINCE 1 J E W E 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center E R S ■ *7 Gainey Family YMCA i branch of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids * I I I I f I >1 Music & Movement (18 months-2 years) Parent or caregiver must attend. I Tuesday: 10:45-11:15 a.m. Caledonia Dance Center Thursday: 5:00-5:30 p.m. (DLECC Room #115) YMCA Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 Kindergym (3-5 years) Tuesday: 11:15 a.m.-Noon Caledonia Dance Center Thursday: 5:45-6:30 p.m. (DLECC Room #115) i I-I **' j If J? Jis**3 1 **s.** i YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 % Sports Sampler (3-4 years) Introduction to basketball, floor hockey, t-ball, soccer, kickball, and football. Location: Duncan Lake Middle School outdoor basketball court Tuesday: 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 5:30-6:20 p.m. Thursday: 5:30-6:20 p.m. rI YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Spring Soccer Leagues i i April 19-June 7 • Registration Deadline: April 14 Tennis - Private & Semi-Private Lessons April 21-August 29 Age 6-14 A U5 (born 8/1/02-7/31/03) Co-ed teams Saturdays at Dutton Elementary U6 (born 8/1/01-7/31/02) Boys & Girls teams, depending on enrollment Saturdays at Dutton Elementary U8 (born 8/1/99-7/31/01) Boys & Girls teams, depending on enrollment U8 may travel to Gainey Family YMCA in Forest Hills. Games will be Saturdays at Dutton Elementary School. Kerry Bashlor will be available Wednesday, & Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Please call the Gainey Family YMCA at 285-9077 to book your private or semi-private lesson. Equipment: Tennis Racquet Private Lesson: Your child and the instructor 3 weeks: $85 • 6i weeks: $160 • 8 weeks: $200 Tuesday: 10:00-10:45 a.m. or 6:20-7:05 p.m. I Thursday: 6:20-7:05 p.m. YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 L* A < 1j I I Spring T-Ball (4-5 yrs - NO 3-yr-olds!) ‘i April 21-June 3 Registration Deadline: April 14 Monday or Tuesday evenings 0 Games will be at 6 or 7 pm, depending on enrollment. Parents choose night at Dutton Elementary. YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $58 V Semi-Private Lessons (6 weeks) 2 students ($75 each) 4 students ($50 each) YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $58 06669249 Spring Lacrosse Class #1 (Learn to Play!) I » April 28-June 2 • I This beginner’s class introduces the basic skills and drills of lacrosse to your child. Location: Dutton Elementary School Wednesday: 6:00-6:45 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade co-ed Wednesday: 6:45-7:30 p.m. 4th, 5th, 6th Grade coed T ? i * r1 to F t fcoai Bl .4 . KI YMCA Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 I 1 Sports Sampler (4-5 years) Children will learn basic skills and rules of the game. Location: Duncan Lake Middle School outdoor basketball court ♦ ft s Spring Lacrosse Class #2 April 28-June 2 ■M ' X This beginner’s class introduces the basic skills and drills of lacrosse to your child. Location: Dutton Elementary School Thursday: 6:00-6:45 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade co-edL Thursday: 6:45-7:30 p.m. 4th, 5th, 6th Grade coedL YMCA Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 » GAINEY FAMILY YMCA 3 730 Forest Hill S.E. * 285-9077 • www.grymca.org 7 YMCA MISSION STATEMENT To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. r’ ■ A -J - ./ . ' . *W ■ I . ■ r. ' F X—— & i FREE to boys & girls ages 8-13 Jr. Olympic Skills Competition • basketball • soccer • tennis • track & field LOCATION: KRAFT MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, May 9: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Age Group ages 8-9 ages 10-11 ages 12-13 Call the Gainey Born Between 9/1/98-8/31/00 Must bring a 9/1/96-8/31/98 certificate! 9/1/98-8/31/96 L----------------------- — Family YMCA at 285-9077 to pre-register! ** �A J Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 22, 2008 I- Caledonia girls start season with lopsided win in Hastings The Fighting Scot varsity girls’ soccer team got its sea­ son started on a positive »!• note, with a 6-0 victory at Hastings Wednesday night. Caledonia looked sharp from the opening kick-off. Heather Veneman scored in the 11th minute off a feed from Chelsea Denton to put Caledonia up 1-0. Less than two minutes later. Bridgette Smith received a beautiful pass from Amanda VanLaar, and finished to make it 2-0. Hastings worked hard and held the Scots from scoring for the rest of the half, and started the second half out strong. But as the second half wore on, the Fighting 1 •V I r X L ■ *♦ ■' •-. ’57 / k A‘ r*- Caledonia’s Amanda VanLaar is hit by Hastings’ Alex deGoa as she moves the ball through the mid­ field late in the first half Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Scot offense found its groove. VanLaar scored off an assist from Nicole Chase in the 52nd minute, racing around the Hastings’ defense from right to left then firing a shot back to the open night on the right. Holly Orlowski scored on a great header in the 66th minute for Caledonia, con­ verting a comer kick from Veneman by heading the ball just as it reached the hands of Saxon keeper Emily Doherty. Orlowski then set up VanLaar for her second goal of the night in the 71st minute. Finally, Veneman served up another great cor- ner kick that Holly Durkee headed for the final tally of the night. Chase and fellow defend­ ers Maddie Zych, Chelsea Yondo, and Holly Durkee, with along Michelle and Nemmers Kelsey Canada provided a strong defensive effort. Chelsea Denton was especially sharp at midfield. Lauren Reed recorded the shutout for the Scots, with help from Austin Moag who closed out the game at keep- JJ a er. Caledonia to returns action Tuesday at home against Plainwell, then will head to Grandville on Thursday. -7'Sr' 4S I .• •' ■ J? r I J ...V Wednesday night ladies golf meeting April 16 1 .3 -. J < Spring and golf go hand in hand, and the Yankee Springs Wednesday Night Ladies League is planning'll a new year of fun beginning in May. The spring meeting is planned for April 16, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Yankees Springs Golf Course clubhouse. All members are invited as well as anyone interested in golf­ ing on a fun league. This is a league that is very suited for the working lady. Tee-off times start at u s ITY OCK ANpjj 4:30 p.m. and run until 5:30 p.m. Every week there are one or more special events to enter. Events such as longest drive, highest team score, closest to the pin, least putts, and even most putts are just a few of the events planned. At the end of the season there is an evening of special golf and events followed by a banquet. Highlighted at this time are first, second, and third place finishers, and monetary prizes- for the teams that have acquired the •It most points throughout the season. Money is given for each eagle’_ bl^ie.’ c,hip'in’ the and most improved handi ™ .­ cap. Call the Yankee Springs Golf Course with any ques­ tions at (269) 795-9047, or contact league president Joyce VanSickle at (269) 795-3242, league secretary Rose Newman at (269) 7957292, or treasurer Alice Jansma at (269) 795-3887. 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Pictured from left are CATS Head of Coaching Christian Niles, CATS President John Clark, Notre Dame Head Soccer Coach Bobby Clark, and CATS coaches Jeff Konwerski, Mike Muller, and Mjke |_QmOnaCOB CATS coaches participate in camp with Notre Dame coach Several coaches from Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS) picked up some valuable coaching tips when they participated in a coaching clinic put on by Notre Dame Men’s Soccer Head Coach Bobby Clark, along with Assistant Coach Jamie Clark. The clinic, given at Woodland Sports Center, was hosted by Vardar West Michigan soccer club. CATS has had a long relationship with the Vardar coaches, working on camps and other training activities over the past few years. During the clinic, Bobby Clark, one of the best Division 1 college coaches in the United States, along with his son Jamie Clark, an assis­ tant coach at Notre Dame and former All-American and MLS professional soccer player, demonstrated tech­ niques that combined techni­ cal and tactical methods into a seamless experience for the players. CATS coaches Christian Niles, John Clark, Mike Lomonaco, Jeff Konwerski, Mike Muller, Steve Sanxter, Dave Vansickle, and David Wood participated in the event. to According Vardar West's Jim Fuller, “The clin­ ic from University of Notre Dame coaches Bobby and Jamie Clark exceeded all expectations. Because of their professional and per­ sonable approach to this clin­ ic, the players and parents of our players learned a great deal about what it takes to play college soccer. The coaches who participated in the clinic were able to learn some new drills and coach­ ing techniques from experi­ -J enced and highly respected n(S ■ :‘: Division 1 coaches.” For CATS, continuing to improve the level of coaching being offered to players on the club increases the level of soccer being played in Caledonia. “When we can improve our coaches, we improve our players,” said CATS Head of Coaching Niles. “The level of soccer in our area contin­ ues to improve, and it’s through training, clinics and other coach development activities like this that have made this happen.” £ I w A’ I Silti r. j® la Wanted: Standing Timber e Call i’ I siM II sift Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06664089 06669332 Y Y Y Y YI ;1'11 / SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE SERVICES Hair Cuts HI Lights Perms A » i i i i < i <<Y Y Services & Redken Product Void After 3/31/08 Experience our Senior Students talents • • • for a fraction of the cost of most salons. 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I . 3^ a.^ ml t Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 13/March 29, 2008 .oH 137th year 0 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Commission reviews landscaping plan for elevator project by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Landscaping and the gen­ eral appearance of some of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company property and its relationship to the Paul Hcnry-Thornapple Trail were the major items of dis­ cussion at Thursday's meet­ (I tbJ fi i/no or! I ifi/dlH li brus I mow oigzu'j ing of the Caledonia Village Planning Commission. Architect Alex Smart, rep­ resenting the company, explained the plan to plant spruce trees along the South Street area and to the north. He said they would like to defer landscaping the area bounded by Kinsey Street the trail, said, "This year it "Additional trees for 270 will be paved to Main Street. feet; spacing to be deterThey have not been able to mined on site." Hicks asked, "Do we have tell me about south of Main an idea or is this something Street." Brian that could be out there for Commissioner Hicks commented that there years?" referring to the trail. Ayers observed dryly. "It has not been much discus­ sion about the concrete wall has been already." Sisson remarked that if the and the fence atop the wall. The condition of the wall had village was going to be wait­ been raised earlier at a meet­ ing three, four; or five years, ing of the council by Jennifer the trees might as well be Sarver, of 300 South Street, planted now. He recom­ whose property adjoins the mended putting the trees in muses were the source of Structure problem which had wall. at 10-foot spacing, saying he inspiration for the creative teams building structures out Smart said that they had was assuming the box elder works of artists and scien­ of balsa wood. sent to Saner a sketch of trees on site would be In The Eccentrics! prob­ what they were planning to removed. He also supported tists. The teams create and present an original perform­ lem, teams created and pre­ do. Their intent, he said, is to setting a deadline of June ance that includes one of the cut out the bad sections of 2009 for the tree planting. nine Greek muses. the wall, rebuild it, and rein­ Hicks supported putting the See OM, page 3 stall the fence. No TK team chose the Tee trees in now. Mark Van Allsburg. vil­ Chuck Commissioner Swift asked whether there lage attorney, offered adding was a plan to replace the the installation of the trees by October 30,’ 2009, as a fence. “It is in bad shape," he reasonable condition to be attached to the special-use said. “It looks pretty tacky." Hicks joined Swift, com­ permit. (The permit allows menting that there are two the grain elevator to be oper­ r-T* different fences (one is chain ated in the village commer­ link with vinyl strips and the cial district.) Dwayne Ruthig, general other is constructed of wood­ Caledonia of en slats). He added that it manager would be nice to redo the Farmers Elevator Company, II "Poles —the entire fence and that he cautioned, would like to see trees all power company has moved the poles inside the site. We around the property. Smart asked, "Can we can’t have trees under the * new power lines." reach a happy medium?" I Hicks moved approval of The problem with trees within the property, he said, the plan of March 27 with is the need to have enough the following conditions: ---: for vehicles to be able The wall and fence along the space to turn around. The problem east side of the property on with putting the trees on the South Street is to be repaired -Z neighbor's property is that by removal of the tailing there is a concrete driveway pieces and replacement of between the wall and the fence slats, incorporation ot the March 27 landscaping house. of Hannah Butler, Brandon Coles, Jonathan Campbell, Sisson returned to the plan, and the installation of Bowman had lots of fun telling Dino Stories. Street Kinsey issue. trees along Kinsey Street by Commissioner Gayle jOtt October 30, 2009, or when suggested they wait until the the trail is completed. Ott supported the motion: trail is done. Mike approval was unanimous. Commissioner — continued. Discussion Maviglia agreed with her. [ Hicks wanted to know who Sisson noted that the truck •-’I was responsible for land­ dock had been eliminated on the south building, and the scaping when the trail was I spillway recommended by done. Sisson said that there should be something in the village engineers, Fleis and - record to show that the issue Vandenbrink Engineering Inc. had been installed. The % would be addressed when the 1 ■ ■ trail was completed (along K the elevator property). See PLAN, page 8 Smart offered, until after the trail is in to avoid planting trees that would be removed when the trail is constructed. Smart noted that some trees on the property had already been marked for cutting. Village planning consult­ ant Mark Sisson of Landmark Strategies, Inc., supported Smart, saying that spruce trees were consistent with trees already present in the area. He recommended waiting until the trail was completed before doing the final landscaping. Sandy Ayers, village man­ ager, responding resoondins to an inquiry about the status of TK OM teams advance to state finals ll nO niorH ,1 taaa gavbO >□ 1b bnsiD o □viH I 3ISW Ion ob '(bO iwqxo rieiviG nd no >iiuloe stnoq/ iriT nnaan emnoT zoo bo ovetI .rimil □iff loldoiq !□£ T£l q? bnii jigiaab aiigno nb lliv/ udi ?jsrl aWT aiolqxo naqqsri xo hail * by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, March 15, Thornapple Kellogg schools sent 15 teams to compete at Odyssey of the Mind region­ al competition held at Grandville High School. Five of the teams competing were primary teams which do not go on to state-level events. Odyssey of the Mind is a problem-solving creative Teams experience. in Divisions I to III are scored on both long-term problem solutions and scores from spontaneous events. This year’s challenges tested everything from engi­ neering to musical skills. Teams must keep within stat­ ed cost limits. All problems have an eight-minute time limit. The Odyssey Road Rally problem combines two popu­ lar activities — road rallies and sporting events. Teams design, build and operate an original vehicle, which they will drive in a road rally that has four checkpoints. The DinoStories problem explores what might have happened to the dinosaurs that existed so many years ago. In a humorous perform­ ance, teams present their original theory of what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct. In The Wonderful Muses problem, teams explored how in Greek mythology, V The Middle School team Shelbi Shepherd and Cade I I I I Chet Teater named Kent County Veteran of the Year £ JA yd nnuoD iT larlD totehO :0£ letfl O .tcoY orFT )igil23TC] ncl i3ffl LuD aHT Tiq sno 2 br/fiCl imoD 3ii I icool Io il 320(11 1 zbiqsfl v sH ZHo'ft'J Igdizuhi lisnojno h .?JnoL □fl Tiuq j girt bru. □di oj At a recent dinner hosted by the United Veterans Council of Kent County, Chet Teater, commander of Caledonia American Legion Post 305 was named the 59th Kent County Veteran of the Year. The first winner of this prestigious award was for­ mer President Gerald Ford. The Caledonia Post has had one previous winner ,when David Stauffer won in 2001. Commander Teater won the award based on his extensive work and support of local veterans, principally those living in the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was recognized for efforts such as using his musical talent to provide entertainment for the resi­ dents, the annual Christmas party he personally provides. and his organization ot visits to the Caledonia post tor meals and Bingo for those living at the Veterans Home. “It is amazing to be the winner of an award once given to President Gerald Ford,” said Teater. “1 feel honored to help those who have served our country," he added. He has been a member of the American Legion for 25 years and has served as post commander for the past two years. As Kent County Veteran of the Year. Teater will be involved in several events including the Veteran s Day Parade in downtown Grand Rapids. He will also serve on the committee to elect next year’s winner. The Kent County Veteran of the Year is selected from candidates from Veterans organizations from all ot Kent County. II I 1 1 ; i I * I V * J 4 l In This Issue i 1 ***»- t’1 CosbcU •007 nr <U TUr /.ward D TnUtr sc ✓ • BPA state competition fun • Methodist church holds toy drive • Page readers rewarded with celebrity visit I • Jazz Band earns first-division rating • Football golf outing slated for June 6 • Ordway wins 400 at GVSU, helps 1600 relay team win ■ __ Chet Teater ’ 1 1 �• “g f n? i. Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 29, 2008 raa V .1 • iA 3 \ r * BPA state competition fun for TK students On March 14 to 16, five of Thomapple Kellogg's busi­ ness students competed at the 36th Annual Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. The theme of this year's conference was "Setting Higher Standards.'* Students competed in such contests as advanced accounting, insur- ance concepts, banking, finance, management, mar­ keting and human resources. They competed against near­ ly 2,000 students from across Michigan. Mike Gray, who qualified for state by placing third in insurance concepts at region­ al, took home a bronze medal in the same event at the state conference. Others who competed * * ►a A* They are all great kids. They represented Thornapple Kellogg with class, and I believe that one day, each of these competi­ tors will become very suc­ cessful in business or in whatever career path they choose.” were Yahaida Navarro in human resources, Emily Reed in banking and finance, Kristin Sneller in advanced accounting and Allyson Cooper in open events. Navarro and Cooper also served as TK's voting dele­ gates. In addition to the competi­ tion, students attended the opening ceremonies, leader­ ship seminars and a formal dinner. They also had the opportunity to meet and elect the 2008-09 state association officers. The students were accom­ panied on the trip by BPA Advisor Keith Hamming and his wife, Linda. “I am proud of the efforts of each of these young men and women,” said Hamming. ••_ -3= 5 ’W * r' bi! 7 1I 1 L- 4*, IV KI L Mike Gray is surrounded by the other Thornapple Kellogg High School stu­ dents who competed at the state level Business and Professional Association event. They are Yahaida Navarro, Emily Reed, , Kristin Sneller and Allyson Cooper. 7' / Methodist church holds toy drive, offering spring VBS ■r v w 1 r - 4 Middleville United Methodist Church Sunday School teachers and participants recently collected toys for a local hospital. "One of our kids was hos­ pitalized and realized ‘when you are there for a while it's nice to have something to brighten your day,’” said John Bremer, who helped with the drive. The toys will be given to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, he added. The church also will host a spring Vacation Bible School for all children 3 to 11 years old. The program will celebrate "bugs" and how they are helpful to humans just like God has been helpful in their lives. VBS will be held during spring break, Thursday, ■J ■ April 10 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Children are invited to join in crafts, games, stories and food. Pre-registration is requested but not mandatory. Call the church office at (269) 795-9266 to pre-regis­ ter or for more information. The Middleville United Methodist Church is at 111 Church Street in Middleville. Il St®!®' £iai® I ■/' ♦4 Mike Gray wears his bronze medal. /r X JX** $ — T 1 u */-»• 06669792 APRIL I SAT. 10-4PM AND SUN. 12-4PM « * -3 Ab'S yc H1 ' -r .. WJT?. Jr Y I 269-945-SH0W THEATERS Downtown Hastings on State St. Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25c com refills & 3 BIG SCREENS * ci no 7 $4.00 ■ -> . r 1 1 * I* I... 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The fourth and fifth grade students at Page have been awarded the International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Award for Michigan, due to hard work and persistence of both the students and the staff. On Tuesday, March 18, Randall Gelech, a right wing with the Grand Rapids Griffins hock­ ey team stopped by to give the kids a little motivation. ■it k I I L'l1 ii I gll BIG SCREENS Ml I 111 SHIS S II* ’l / It 'mu EIEE MKB I * To start, Gelech stressed the importance of reading, and told about books he liked that had influenced him in the past. He explained to the kids what his career is like, and how he needs books in order to do what he does. Students asked Gelech such questions as whether he had ever scored a goal, if he had ever played for the Red Wings and how he started playing hockey. After fielding questions about both his career and reading, he introduced anoth­ er surprise friend he had brought with him named ‘Griff’ the team's mascot. 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The OMer Award is presented to a team that exemplifies the spirit and philosophy of Odyssey of the Mind. Anyone may nominate a team for an OMer Award. The Ranatra Fusca Award is presented to a team that exhibits exceptional creativi­ ty. Only judging teams can nominate teams for this award. The OMer went to Shannon Ward's team, a fifth CT& rade first-year team. They received the OMer because their music didn't work so they improvised, singing and dancing to their own music, which actually made their performance score higher. This award is given to a team 185 out of a possible 200 points. The band performed three jazz ‘standards,’ including “Pennsylvania 6-5000" from the Glenn Miller collection, ‘Tangerine," and “Birdland. Featured soloists on the program included Kyle Bobolts, Dominic Bierenga, Brittney Benjamin, Nate Marklevitz and Stephanie Wingeier. ; The TK Jazz Band hosted its annual “Basketball Concert" March 25. This concert became a tradition several years ago when a stu­ dent suggested that the band play a concert made up entirely of selections that can be heard at the home basket­ ball games. The jazz band also will participate in the annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival April 19 in Hastings at the Central Auditorium. School Stephanie Trumpeter Wingeier and baritone saxo­ phonist Brittney Benjamin will represent TK in the allstar band. that overcomes obstacles and solves problems on the spot. the ven skills Odyssey of the Mind aims to foster. The Page team coached by Annie Halle and Melanie Newhouse solved the vehicle problem and also was award­ ed the Ranatra Fusca. “In our case, the team was nominated for our costumes. Viking Chain Mail, made of pop tabs. Loki the Fire God had Christmas tree lights as part of his costume. They also had very creative engi­ neering for the vehicle and its components. The humor­ ous script was also men­ tioned, and the improvisation used by Erik the Red when tasks were attempted and failed," said Halle. The team hopes to have See OM, page 18 ALTO FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE SUPPER ALL YOU CAN EAT 4 l Pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, coffee & punch Lt J 9 1 Date: SAT. APR Time: 5-8.30 PM 1 1 Location: ALTO 1 1 1 1 FIRE STATION J' 1 Cost: DONATIONS AT THE DOOR m / 06669404 •V Pregnancy "- - I I I | A” NT JL * \ 18 J I I Explanation: TK Jazz Band earns first-division rating MM Z ■ I Lt >I * . i rcris ■Hili’:-'! 4 through the crowd and settle in among the students. “It was cool seeing Griff and Randall," said April Marston, a student in Leah Dyksterhouse’s fourth grade class, “I liked getting to know them and listening to them about reading." Gelech and Griff made their appearances, answered questions from the students, and Gelech even signed autographs for some of the lucky students. “I never knew profession­ al sportsmen had to read," said Michael McNee, a stu­ dent in Helen Jahnke's fourth grade class, “and now that 1 know they do, I'm going to read a whole lot more." sented a humorous perform­ ance about three eccentric characters who demonstrate odd behavior, peculiar man­ nerisms and unconventional dress, The performance includes a team-created n problem" within or involv­ ing an Earth system — the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, geosphere or hydrosphere. The Rude Awakenings primary problems for stu­ dents in grades K-2 requires teams.to create and present a humorous performance that includes a character who keeps waking up in a differ­ ent time and/or place from where he/she fell asleep. All 10 teams either placed or received awards. Seven of the 10 teams earned the right to continue on to the state competition at East Kentwood High School April 19. “I am so proud of our TK teams," said TK Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator Annie Halle. On April 19, Thornapple Kellogg will be represented by six teams. One of the high school teams decided not to continue the competition. In addition, the district will be represented by volunteer judges and other volunteers. Five primary teams also showed off their skits at the March 15 competition. Primary teams earn partici­ pation medals but do not go on to further competition. Two teams also won spe- About half of all expectant mothers will develop lower e back pain some time during their pregnancy.. With Recommended tipSI the average weight gain of 25 to 30lhs, you will find t&your center of gravity shifting and causing additional ♦ Get regular Chiropractic stress on your lower back. 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Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles AH walks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "4 Church with a caring heart for our community J and the world” Sunday Worship ...............................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF IV M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P, Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School............................................................ 9:45a.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs..................................................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122 Ill West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. March 30: Psalm 121, John 20:19-31 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUR CM 9: a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CherryV^lley connechngan ancient faith I mth to <3 modem world Nursery a&lable tadM tvervene ij welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www,cbcwm,orq Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 O-* Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m fcibw! liiriri 4:00 pm 9:30 am ita tot i III tefeitn It fa Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service fans Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone; (616) 868-6437 WAYFAREFL Community Church taini I ■ 4• ..... AI 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 weh site: wayfarercc.org WHITNEYVILLE Bible church A Place For YOU! 21J to i*cft to 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord • • SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) www.peacechurch.ee www.lakesidecommunity.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Leighton Church Redeemer Covenant Church DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leighton.church.org iR' 111 Church Street Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. ll a.m Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 Pioneer Club Wednesdays'..................... 6:30 p.m. (Ji MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ■J on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue I* 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 J Wfje (Bib tEime jftletljolnsit Cljurdj Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.........................10:45 a.m. Evening Worship.............................................. 6:00 p.m. A Place of Refuge 8 30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 ww.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west op 76th St. "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor i Make day ofyour week Join us Sundays at 10 am Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. z 9:30 a.m. Sunday the best nc CHURCH J-t’R {‘It MODERN MOPI-RN WORLD WOR'^i 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 x>. Sunday Services 'relife PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I'’.* 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morniny Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am Sunday Service Sunday Morning Worship Service...............11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sen ice........................................... Ill 6:00p.m. Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. St, Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You 'i 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" At U- Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory'269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 Morning Worship Service .. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. 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................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ......Call for info. Bible Study........ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDA Y SER Vi 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: III A.M. Holy Communion 708 W. Main Street 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 VJord 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Middleville Wesleyan Church Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am » (616) 698-0749 Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Church is Truth * (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org www.cornerchurch.org Contemporary, Practical, Casual www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE middlevillecrc.org Applying All of the Bible to All of Life A .«•• (616) 891-8119 “The Family of God for All People” Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org Sunday School............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................ 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ....................................6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Yankee Springs Bible Church >3 ^Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. i: f A “Lighthouse” on the corner... [ proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship..................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.......................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson I �The Sun and News, Middleville, March 29, 2008/ •It Page 5 to .9 Middleville woman in Olivet production N Mariah Mickelwait of Middleville is among several students taking part in Olivet College's production of “Lysistrata." Mickelwait is a senior at the college. She will join fellow thes­ pians to present the play April 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Oaks Theatre in downtown Olivet. The pro­ duction is free and open to the public. “Lysistrata," written by Aristophanes and translated k1 ■ % From Our Readers *»»> Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Mt I a To the editor: I wrote before about how our taxes would be possibly going up to fund new road projects and new bridges here in Middleville. They came up with all the stuff about this was the way to go and there would be no tax increase for homeowners to pay to help fund these projects. These projects such as new roads and bridges are not yet approved completely, so they figured another way to help pay for it, and oh by the way this is how our group of sen­ ior citizens feel. We are not an organized group. We are just everyday people who are friends and relatives living in the Middleville area. We meet at grocery stores and gasoline stations and we go out for supper an occasions, so therefore we will discuss what's going on. We believe that after homes lose their value over the years our taxes should go down, but no, they keep going up. By having these values higher by having the new repair added to the value ^lateGej.’ Cl and WCC® <37 - -- -’I? JIt MB MW ■ 'ii Quito tote I” ’•jte tarM-tal H n 9 1 by Sarah Ruden. is a biting satire of democracy, sexual politics and just how far peo­ ple will go to stop a war. Ruden is an award-winning journalist and poet, whose translations of ancient clas­ sics are widely praised for their vibrancy. For more information, call (269) 749-7141, e-mail mgoaley@olivetcollege.edu of visit www.olivetcollege, edu. ce.miti X x ^4^ of the property or new schools being added or repairs done to older schools and more recreation area for children, and taxes go up more. We, the senior citizens, ask why we should be paying more when our taxes should go down since our children are not going to school any more, and we do not use the recreation needed for chil­ dren or young adults and their parents. Therefore, why should we have to walk the path that we have already been down, since we already have paid and now that we are on a fixed income we still have to pay for something we don't use. We know what some people are going to say is “We want our children and their children to have help in having these things." This is all fine and good for them to do if they can afford to do this, but there are a lot of us out here living on this fixed income that can not afford to pay more taxes. Thank you for listening, Donald F. Workman INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! Time to visit... K.A. Mueller Accountin W• • Professional, Economical & Personal TAX & Accounting Services .!.*«! Phone: (269) 945-3547_____ 0 I » - SI #5 I It 51815J! 06669125 r now open r r j' FABULOUS FINDS J* ESALE SHOP Where friends are made and treasui o Tue.-Fri 11-6 • Sat. 10-3 X ■ } <5 Jirz 126 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Thornapple Township Hall) 8 s 8 a * ■ Ir Teacher Al Steeby was the auctioneer is the Caledonia Elementary School third grade reading auction. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Caledonia third graders celebrate reading with auction by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 75 third graders at Elementary Caledonia School have been reading since Jan. 3 to earn points for the school's annual auction, The more pages they read, the more points they earned to bid on items donated by local businesses, celebrities and families in the school district. Former high school teacher Al Steeby served as auctioneer for the March 27 event. He worked hard to make sure every item —from Great Wolf Lodge waterpark passes to stuffed animals— received the most bids possi­ ble. According to third grade teachers Becky Bloemers, Joyce Graham and Jenny King, the auction has encouraged the habit and love of daily reading. “Seeing young readers and their excitement and passion for reading grow has been rewarding," said Graham. The Bloemers noted. third grade reading auction is another incentive that helps wrap up Reading Month." “There were many excited bidders waving their paper plate numbers as they sought the perfect prize," added King. Kiwanis Club hosting Hold ’em tournament, more The Kiwanis Club of Caledonia is looking forward to a busy spring and summer, Many community service events and fundraising activ­ ities are planned for the com­ ing year. A benefit of being a Kiwanis member is the opportunity to work with the youths of the local communi­ ty. All funds raised are spent in the Caledonia area. Members also spend many hours each month volunteering at school and community events. The Caledonia Kiwanis Club will host a Texas Hold' em Tournament at the Middlevilla Inn April 24 to 27. The club is bringing a car­ nival to Caledonia May 8 to 11. A full midway with a variety of rides including a Ferris wheel will all be locat- ed at the Caledonia football field parking lot. This event will provide the Caledonia Community School clubs and organizations a fundraising opportunity. Advanced tickets will be available for a reduced rate. The fifth annual Kiwanis golf outing will be held June 6 at Briarwood Golf Course. This event is the club's major fund raiser and allows members to accomplish many things in the communi­ ty. This golf outing is made possible through donations by many local businesses. Kiwanis members are now signing up teams and accept­ ing donations. prize Platinum, gold, silver and bronze corporate sponsor­ ships are available. For fur­ ther information or to enroll a team, call Todd Brown at (616) 891-7005. Caledonia Kiwanis Club meetings are held at the -p . 11 Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Tony Koski knows that many parents are busy making spring break plans. However, he wants to remind them that the school's teaching staff will be conducting parent-teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium and cafe­ teria Wednesday, April 23, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Any parents who cannot attend the conferences during the scheduled time are asked to call the high school office (269) 795-3394 to arrange a TT ifl) Monterey Grille each Thursday at noon. Visitors are always welcome. - JI £ < rWKSH Ct (^Saint ffauf fPcAaa£ — VI » fBefince and CLftwc 1=5 Cate 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 « a Enrolling Now! I i— V•- Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur1| turing, and challenging learning environment to || enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and I I I I a4 emotional growth. /■w Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from 5 Concordia Publishing •• on Wednesday, April 23 Phone: (616) 891-2507 wvvw.kamuelleraccounting.com —si -e- - J 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia rWc. I f> ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment —• A k • 3 Hour Class I 1 I , (ft Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 ■ ?A I The safer side “stranger safety” program Parent-teacher conferences 221 South Jefferson, Hastings 5^^ .,S! —• I I 8 8 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” Proverbs 22:6 A more convenient appoint­ ment. GIRLS 12 and UNDER SELECT TEAM TRYOUTS Girts Saturday, April 19th 2-4 pm Cost $30 Softball For more information contact Ed Graham (269) 948-9023 ■ k k r I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, March 29, 2008 Donald Lee Workman--------------- Barbara Sue Ayers------------------KALEVA - Barbara Sue Ayers, age 61, of Kaleva, formerly of Middleville, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1946, in Kingsport, Tennessee, the daughter of Louise William and (Vaughn) Booher. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and who great-grandmother enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and most of all, being with her family. She was formerly employed as head cashier at Little River Casino and Resort in Manistee. Barbara was also a talent­ ed artist who loved painting. On October 26, 1963, in Middleville, Barbara married Walter “Skip” Ayers, who survives her. She is also survived by: her children, Yancy Ayers of Tennessee, Kimberly (David Garland) Hutchens of Custer, Tamara (John) Trent of Kaleva, Wesley (Shannon) Ayers of Kaleva, and Aaron (Sharon) Ayers of Kaleva; 15 grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; her mother, Louise Booher of Tennessee; her sister, Diane (Dan) Trent of Tennessee; her special friends, Larry and Janice Hale of Shelbyville; and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, William Booher. Funeral services were con­ ducted Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, with Pastor Joseph Hilyard officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Township Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. w ww. ter will i gerfu neralhome.com served as president and vari­ ous positions as member of the UAW Local 730. and skilled trades unions, a mem­ ber of the Knights of Columbus in Grand Rapids and a member of the Elks Club in Florida. He was preceded in death by Margaret (Powell) Blake of 48 years and survived by his wife Alice of 17 years and his children, Judith (Blake) Barber of Middleville, Mary (Blake) Van Dommelen of Grand Rapids, Paul (Mickey) and Donna Blake of Ontario, New York, Maureen (Blake) and Mark Gregory of Middleville, Andrea (Blake) and Bob Southern Southern of Issaquah, Washington; stepchildren, Connie Lindsey, Joann Taylor, Diane and Chuck Zukowski and Laura Glover from the Grand Rapids area; his grandchildren, Lon and Amy Barber, Ross and Karen Barber, Stephen and Caryn van Dommelen, Stephanie Blake, Christine and Daniel White, Karen (Barber) and Patrick Leet, Sean and Penny Van Dommelen, Shilo Christiensen, James and Jennifer Blake, Pamela (Blake) and Robert McNair, Rob Osborne, Kevin Lyons, Jaclyn Blake, Ashley Main, Megan Southern, and Dr. Alison Southern; 16 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren. Paul was a kind and gener­ ous man and always a will­ ing spirit to help others in need. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. There will be a memorial service and mass at St. Therese Catholic Church in Wayland on April 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon in the church hall after services. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Paul M. Blake TAMPA, FLORIDA Paul M. Blake, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness in Tampa, Florida, Thursday, March 20, 2008. He was born in Freeport and a long time resident of Grand Rapids with the last 25 years primarily in Florida. He was a tool and die maker for GM (Fisher Body) Metal Fabrications Division for 39 years before retire­ ment. He was a Third Ward com­ missioner of Kent Co. and make the move now • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice variable O < call uo Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. ’ VM8URANC3E 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 618-891-9294 Yourpartner tn protection 06660257 Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children r • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff GO s ft. «* -V i • f A i . —— - - Ml ; i *■ &&&& W: =•f t ■ w "ft F ■-£ L * 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 ■■■■ _1^ MM, 269-945-2471 www.LAUERFH.com Steve Lauer, Director aw'-.—: r Handicap Accessible (No Steps or Ramps) MIDDLEVILLE - Donald Lee Workman, age 49, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday. March 25, 2008 at home. He is survived by his par­ ents, Donald and Rose Workman of Middleville; sister, Cheryl Powers of Middleville; two brothers, Scott Workman of Middleville and Robin and Dianne Workman of North Dakota; aunts and ‘uncles, Jim and Margaret Lillibridge of Mame, Jerry and Ruby Gillhespy of Walker, Margie Gillhespy of Grand Rapids, Mary Gillhespy of Florida, Gloria Wingate of Mary land: many nieces, nieces. nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning, officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Ji) I!. itT# 3 0 1^ Summer driver ed sign-ups soon Thomapple Kellogg School District offers sum­ mer driver education in two sessions. Section I is from June 12 to July 3 and Section II is from July 3 to July 25. Students who want to take drivers education classes this summer need to register in the high school auditorium on Tuesday, April 29 begin­ ning at 7 p.m. The registration form and the contract will be handed out at registration. All paper­ work and fees need turned in at the session. All driver education open­ ings will be filled through this process. Students regis­ tering for drivers education must bring a birth certificate and have a parent sign the application that night. The charge is $305 for stu­ dents in the district for seg­ ment one of the course. There is an additional cost of $50 for segment two which is scheduled for January 2009. The $305 fee must be paid on April 29 to reserve a students place in the class. Checks should be made out to Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The fee for out of district students is $395 but these students will only be admitted if there are open­ ings. To take the drivers educa­ tion class students must be at least 14 years and 8 months on the first day of class. They must have competed the reg­ istration form and contract 0*11 and turned it in at the April 29 meeting. All students must have passed at least 4 out of 6 courses taken during the third trimester of the 20072008 school year. Any student who does not meet the TK academic eligi­ bility requirements wilt not be allowed to take the class. All fees will be refunded. Drivers education open­ ings are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Parents and stu­ dents should enter the audi­ torium through the door in the high school hallway. Call the hotline at 795-5400, ext. 6253. I*.l^ 1? & & sr li (0 • “{ Book designer to speak at GFWC meeting The Wednesday, April 9, gathering of the GFWC-Gun Lake area will begin at 9 a.m. at the Yankee Springs Golf Course on Bowens Mills Road. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., with busi­ ness followed at 11 a.m. with speaker Jody Langley. All area residents are invited to attend. Lunch will be served for a nominal fee by the Yankee Springs Golf Course at about noon. Vice President Amy Smendik said the meeting is a good way to find out what is going on in the Allegan and Barry County area. The club supports as wide a variety of programs as there are women in the club, now at 100 members strong and growing. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of the organization, which was founded in 1983. Nine of its founding members are still in the club. Langley is a graphic designer specializing in book publishing. As former cre­ ative director for the chil­ dren's book division at Zondervan Publishing. She has been designing and art directing children's books for more than 10. years. During the program, she will share her creative process for planning, design­ ing and art directing a chil­ dren's picture book. I will go through the • process step-by-step from written manuscript to final printed product. Lil also dis­ the cuss collaboration involved between the art director, illustrator and edi­ tor, which is an essential part of the development,” she said. Langley’s achievements include several awards for book cover and package designs. She graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in visual communica­ tion and has taken graduate courses in children's litera­ ture, early childhood devel­ opment and cultural diversi­ tyThe club will hold a ‘purse auction’ for Operation Smile. JiHI This is one of the interna­ tional groups the club sup­ ports. It helps medical serv­ ices provide operations to correct cleft palates for underprivileged adults. 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M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT pL 1 z �-- ** I in The Sun and News, Middleville, March 29, 2008/ Page 7 \\\ TAEF Scholarship deadline is April SS s •M SSIS s s? by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Erin Welker from the Barry Community Foundation reminds students applying for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation scholarships and other schol­ arships that the deadline to apply through the online application is process Tuesday, April 1. The new application process began Jan. 28. Students may fill out the form and apply for up to 10 scholarships. The deadline for applying for all scholar­ ships is April 1. “We think this will save s is s X* O'. Ik <1 J? *k J lx it Ji”* SERVING OUR COUNTRY .. *'»!e kr A i, »•«*, *•** & Jessika L. Reil « mt t e **8^1 SFW Ml 8iMrd •! Sumas- attaifi btamj M 3 irait W?I jCffahtjeGltM £-’xXffl,OJ). Wfc ofiomhmsts Zloations te jii s itistf® . •> • '3 ■ “This is about one page of typing,” Welker said, “We *** want students ’ to write + *■ detailed, but short, essays.” «•— Students also will have to F -•am* ■> . -•—■4^ submit a photo of themselves * no larger than 4 by 6. They * »• .* '7^ should always print two __ L“ copies of their application .* X s 'XT? before hitting the “submit” •• button. M [/ ^iS5 x One will be sent in with X r ** -« any additional requirements * £ * and the photo to the > % •x. Foundation by April 1. They k * should keep one copy of the - -*£.-• • • > application at home. L. T. Welker stressed that each >> '•wa / • ’ * 1 application will be assigned C £*• }p ? *— *r '' f •a number and that members of the committee reviewing the scholarships will not know the name of the stu­ dents submitting applica­ tions. Area residents coped with snowy and slippery roads on Thursday, night, March 27 “We want all students to and woke to snow covered branches on Friday morning. Spring doesn ’ t yet appear to know that the applications will be reviewed fairly and be right around the corner. (Photo by Patricia Johns) impartially,” Welker said. The online application also may be used by those applying for non-traditional scholarships such as the I Mom’s scholarship or the Business and Professional scholarship. Women’s (For 3-5 Year Old Preschoolers) Applicants for these scholar­ Do you have concerns about the speech, large ships also should follow the or small motor skills, socialization, learning requirements. the Barry and/or growth of your preschool aged child? Links to •n Community Foundation Web -c We may be able to help! site can be found on the Web The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a sites for Delton Kellogg, developmental screening tor preschool aged children c Hastings, Maple Valley and 5 (age 3-5) who may benefit from early educational Thornapple Kellogg high i intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District Resident schools. Additional informa­ and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if tion about financial aid and you have questions about whether your child should be ■y scholarships is on these Web screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place Monday, April 21st, at sites. 1 Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. Students needing help fill­ There is no fee for this service. ing out the application »• (The next screening is planned date to be announced.) should call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. 06668783 paper and perhaps encourage students to apply for scholar­ ships they might not have known about,” Welker said. New federal guidelines for scholarship donors have made this move necessary >v for many local groups. The first step for students is to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). This is required to establish financial need. Information about filling out the FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.org. The first step is to get a PIN number by going on the FAFSA Web site. Welker said students must have an e-mail address before filling out the online form. “Free e-mail addresses are available from several differ­ ent providers,” explained Welker. “Students who do not have an e-mail address should check with their guid­ ance office for assistance.” Students who do not have access to a computer at home can use computers at local libraries or again check with their high schools to see if a school computer can be used. Students can go to the main menu of the BCF Web site, at barrycf.org, click on the scholarship link, and fol­ low the directions for filling out the form. “We encourage students print out their form before they click the submit button. They have to send in a hard copy of the application by April 1,” she added. This mailing needs to be post­ marked by April 1 as well. “Following the directions for each scholarship is important.” Welker noted. „ Some scholarships will require an additional essay, so it is really important to follow the instructions.” Essays that are required include long- and short-term goals, the student's greatest challenge, community serv­ ice, the person who influ­ enced the student's career path, and why they are applying for a scholarship. Essays are limited to 500 words each. Navy Seaman Jessika L. Reil, daughter of Sally A.Woltjer of Middleville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week pro­ gram, Reil completed a vari­ ety of training which includ­ ed classroom study and prac­ tical instruction on naval cus­ toms, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedica­ teamwork tion, and endurance in each recruit through the practical applica­ tion of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. Reil is a 2004 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. A. j t-M /£- l 0 Spring, where art thou? CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY “Fit, for Golf’ Event -i -* <- - -Mr- I Golf swing and posture assessment event at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. The $15 registration fee will be donated to the 2008 Relay for WHAT: J Life of Barry County. WHEN: April 1, from 1 pm until 5 pm. WHY: The golf swing requires stability in some joints and flexibility in others. Each participant will receive a personal 15 minute assessment and an assessment chppt sheet with nostnral postural recommendations from a physical therapist. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, 840 Cook Road, Hastings WHERE: 0 HOW: Call the office at 1-800-596-1005 to register. 5VAOPfO/c O A Bring your 5-iron or use ours! 1 shear z ’ tn I " $ ■ <i 122 E. Main St. • Middleville, Ml 49333 n 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 • Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com - ■I <0 8 ’T b* rCXI ID w» J* .O <V ) •fl tfeosore | HAIR DESIGNERS I w I 1 I to. Call today for your pedicure appointment with Shellie, Amy or Amanda. 4 1 I Are your feet ready for spring break? mt z a - .30# ip .10* I ? ■- > i I ■ V. —*■ 4 * J �F Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. March 29, 2008 GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club awards scholarships Members of the General Federated Women’s ClubGun Lake area annually award four scholarships, one to each of the four high schools in the Gun Lake area. This year's winners are Lindsey Wilson from Thornapple Kellogg, Jared from Lindberg Delton Kellogg, Katherine Ragan from Wayland, and Ronald Cade from Martin High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Money for the scholar­ ships is raised through an advertising campaign and a dinner and auction in May. Ruth Perino serves as the GWFC-Gun Lake scholar­ ship chair. “Our club is proud to have these students represent our club as the recipients of our premier scholarship for 2008,” said Perino. Thornapple Kellogg’s Wilson will be attending Kalamazoo College as an English major. She has a passion for creative writing. This was a carefully consid­ ered choice for her, she said, since MSU is a family tradi­ tion. Her parents are Edward Wilson and Jayne Seymour. “This is a creative, poised, articulate young woman, daughter of two violinists, who has chosen her own road,” noted Perino. Wilson has given to the community during her four years of high school. Among many listings, she has worked for Habitat for Humanity painting houses and sodding a lawn, tutored English as a second language for elementary children, worked as a Gun Lake Library volunteer, and worked for many hours in her junior and senior years on the tne TK schools’ . Action Environmental Council and as the recycling chairperson for the council. Wilson is a charter member of this organization. TransitionsCALEDONIA VISION CENTER oo w-w- oc? .& ■ Complete eye health exams • Contact Lenses ■ Children’s eye care ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com .71' ■ Transitions® lenses available here Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5: pm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. Wi onia. Ml 49316 CM / T5 ■i 616) I 891-20/20 She credits the organiza­ tion working with Gary Thaler and other district staff with saving the school $100,000 in energy costs through monitoring of light use. turning off computers and closing class doors. Besides working with the club to bring the issue of energy efficiency and con­ servation to the attention of administrators and staff, Wilson is working to earn Thornapple-Kellogg the honor of being named a “green” school by Kent ISD. Wilson said she works to create “a smaller footprint” in her own life. She is con­ •!•!• choic­ scientious about food es, car use and recycling. She works with the council as an activist and has helped rein­ state the school’s recycling program and foster aware­ ness district-wide. She said she hopes to be an advocate for the disen­ franchised; she foresees a lifetime of activism. Wilson said she hopes to join the Peace Corps after gradua­ tion, a tradition for many Kalamazoo College gradu­ ates. During her scholarship interview she shared her interest in bellydancing. She credited dancing with this troupe for her self-confi­ dence, self-respect and as vehicle to study other cul­ tures. “I never saw myself as a performer,” commented Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD 1 WATER CONDITIONING VfNARDS WATCH CONDITIONING SJUJ B ■THUD •KIER Wilson, “I was content to when backstage stand singing or playing.” She explained the dance as one that empowers women and celebrates the female body. She spoke of how it grew out of women's isola­ tion rather than as an expres­ sion of exhibitionism and how it is an integral part of Middle Eastern culture. It is obvious that she takes pleas­ ure in the world around her and has developed a strong sense of stewardship said Perino. Delton Kellogg's Lindberg will attend Western Michigan to study to become a certified public accountant. His parents are Brian and Deneen Lindberg. “The scholarship commit­ tee found this young man to be exceptionally focused, mature and articulate,” said Perino. Lindberg has been dual­ enrolled at KCC for two years, amassing more than 24 hours of prerequisite classes, thus permitting immediate enrollment in upper-level business classes. He hopes to graduate in three years. This strong work ethic began on the family farm which he said, “taught me to work hard, meet deadlines, and to be a self-starter.” Lindberg now manages his family’s farm mainte­ nance crew for such projects as haying and fence building. He has lengthy lists of academic honors. In his sen­ ior year alone, he lists the Principal’s Leadership Award, National Honor and Society Chapter Nominee, Delton Student Achiever, Prudential Spirit of Community Award and State Finalist, 4-Her of Year 2007, Most Outstanding Teen, 4-H Key Award, President's Volunteer r L 1 '■ fl <• Lindsey M. Wilson Service Gold Award for 250 hours of community service, and Barry County 4-H Outstanding Sr. Medallion. community His and school service includes developing, planning and writing a grant as project manager for a Senior Citizens’ Day for DKHS; Spring free play; developing a similar project involving half the high school for Free Oil Change Day for Low Income Families; being active in 4-H, his church and the American Red Cross blood drive. Lindberg credits his 4-H which he involvement started at age 5 — with developing leadership skills. He was secretary in his freshman year, a rabbit showmanship clinic instruc­ tor and teen superintendent for the Barry County Fair. In his sophomore year, he added fair tour guide, where he served as an aide to State Sen. Patricia Birkholz on three-hour tour of fair exhibits. In his junior year, Lindberg continued to hold these positions and added an after-school pilot program offering two five-week courses as a 4-H leader. Here, he developed custom material for a rabbit-care class and a horticulture/plant propagation class. He also was Rendezvous teen leader and Show of Champions winner. As a senior, he is president of his club and has added additional showman­ ship awards. None of this diminishes his involvement in school theater, marching and pep bands, track club, ^ki club, homecoming activities, Stratford Shakespearean trips, and his role as trumpet section leader in band. Lindberg concluded his essay, saying, “I have done a good job balancing my skills.” Cade from Martin High School impressed the GFWC-Gun Lake Scholarship Committee. His parents are Randall and Reness Cade. “He is a credit to his school and community,” said Perino. Cade said he plans to attend the University of Michigan, where he’s been accepted into the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. He plans to be in pre­ med with hopes of orthope­ dic surgery as a career. This is part of a life-long dream and one which he has care­ fully nurtured with study, hard work, course selection and involvement. Wayland’s Ragan shared her hopes for a future as a high school math and English teacher. She sees this path as one that will “uti­ lize my passion for helpin Jand serving others.” Her parents are Gary and Sandra Ragan. Ragan has been on both the serving and receiving sides. She was declared ‘can­ cer free’ on her 17th birth­ day, five years after she was diagnosed with acute lym­ phoblastic leukemia. She plans to attend Western Michigan University. rjwicra z t rll 11 i $ ft % ? ft $ ^1$ I I SE®’® I I I I I th’ II ta1 I Sfsrab I ii» to toi i | totals: ll? I atstas: MF cteteaap II PLAN, continued from page SALES • SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL RENTALS • INDUSTRIAL Call usdt61T89I.0303 today! 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He noted that the density bonus allowed had lent itself to results not intended, particu­ larly in the 245 Kinsey Street project. (The lawsuit initially won by the village is await­ ing a decision by the state’s Court of Appeals.) Dropped from the PUD ordinance is a provision for light industrial at 20 or more acres; there is no provision in the master plan for a light-industrial dis­ trict. Open space is redefined; only buildable land —not wetlands—can be used in the calculation of open space. Also excluded from the cal- Thank God NOTAA I’I'M M NOT y-j Pharisee ...OR AM I? culation of open space are the area of street rights of way, setbacks, and areas occupied by utility lines. The provisions for mixed Ms See PLAN, next page March 30 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM John Elzinga, author of the book Thank God I'm not a Pharisee...or am I?, will be the guest speaker at PEACE CHURCH this Sunday, March 30. Come join us on the path of “grace-full" living. Sitl 616-891-8119 6950 Cherry Valley Rd. www.peacechurch.ee Middleville, Ml 49333 8 BUG OFF" INSPECTION SERVICES & PEST CONTROL, INC. ROB WHITE Locally Owned & Operated I f\ o I / IM V I |y I * •• 06669090 8 4920 Broadmoor Ave. SE Kentwood, Ml 49512 Phone (616) 656-5000 Fax (616) 656-5686 ion. �I I The Sun and News, Middleville, March 29, 2008/ •It Page 9 PLAN, continued from previous page Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-H73 Here's how you can keep II business "all in the family A I ■k \ & X* 1 L* ■ ?** * *s is & ’Hu *• •^8 Dm wi v3*l l-.1* *•» J JSl! —l!* k J*' I ***«■'. uh u •il ai '* •'.Pl J •’ 3 □ Au iiiia B lw ■ kHIKKII 1 . Il 4. aaw T a#1 j*.,,.**: ■ If you own a small busi­ ness, you've got a lot to think about: attracting customers, holding down expenses, keeping up with trends and competitors - the list goes on and on. In short, you do everything possible to make sure your business can sup­ port your family. But if you want to keep the business in the family after you're gone, you'll need to prepare a strat­ egy - and the sooner you start, the better. Of course, you could sim­ ply transfer your business to family members through the use of a will. However, the value of your business could help contribute to a consider­ able estate tax burden for your heirs. (The future of estate taxes is unclear. In 2010, the estate tax is sched­ uled to disappear -for one year only. Unless Congress changes the laws before then, in 2011 the exemption amount - the amount you can pass to your heirs, free of estate taxes - will revert to $l million, with a maximum estate tax rate of 55 percent.) So, other than bequeathing your business to family members, how else might you transfer it? You can choose any of several alter­ natives. Let's look at two of them.* Buy-sell agreements Suppose you have a child who has shown a great apti­ tude for your business. You'd be delighted if your child took it over when you were gone, but there's one problem: Your child can't afford to buy you out. To help your child pur­ chase the company, you might want to establish a buy-sell agreement - a legal­ ly binding contract stipulat­ ing that, upon your death, the business will be sold to your child, at an established price. To fund the sale of the busi- ness, you take out an insur­ ance policy on your life, with your child as a beneficiary. You could choose term insurance, which will be fair­ ly inexpensive, but you also might want to consider n whole life," which has high­ er premiums but offers the potential to build increasing cash value. Family limited partnerships You could also transfer ownership of your business through a family limited partnership. Here's how it works: Well before you retire, you decide to transfer interests in your business to a family limited partnership, creating general partnership shares and limited partner­ ship shares. You hold on to the general partnership shares and give the limited shares to your child. At this point, you are still responsi­ ble for managing the compa­ ny. And, at the same time, you are reducing your family's estate tax liability because you are removing assets (the limited partner­ ship shares) from your estate. Furthermore, for gift tax purposes, you'll get a •I discount" on the value of limited partnership the shares because, as "noncon­ trolling" interests, they are theoretically worth less to the recipients. When you die, only the value of your ownership interest will be included in your- taxable estate. And your child can then take for­ mal responsibility for running the business. Get professional help Both a buy-sell agreement and a family limited partner­ ship are considerably more complex than described here, so you will need to work with an estate-planning attorney before you launch either of these arrangements. Your attorney can also advise you on other busi­ ness-succession alternatives. Start your preparations soon. Even if you are many years from retirement, it's nice to know you - and your family will be ready. Edward Jones, its employess and financial advisors do not offer tax or estate planning advice. You should consult with a competent tax or legal advisor for your particular situation. This entire site Copyright 2008 Edward Jones Sil* S-J* rtf*? HHS Class of 1978 j 9^ ^1 to be recognized uses in a PUD are purpose­ fully flexible without many requirements. The goal, according to Van Allsburg, is to "further the village feel by using a mix of residential and commercial activities." Sisson viewed his role as essentially "to plug up some holes." Parking standards would take account of the possible joint use of facilities. For example, a store could allow a neighboring church to use some of its parking on Sunday morning while the church could permit the store to use some church parking on a weekday. The size of parking spaces « remains at 200 square feet but allows different arrangements of the space depend­ ing on whether it is angle or parallel parking or is located on a one-way street or two- •* way street or in a parking lot. The revision would also allow the planning commis­ sion to permit greater use of permeable surfaces rather than only asphalt or con­ crete. One of the most important provisions is for deferred parking, that is, not requiring an applicant to build all of the allowed parking at once but to add it later as needed. Swift asked, "How diffi, — -___ ----> —- — — * cult is that to enforce at a later date?" Sisson responded that the best thing is to require a surety bond or letter of cred­ it: the cash to go forward would be available. 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Then, they anxiously waited as the final bids were marching band. Two new games were added to this year's auction. Those who purchased a tick­ et for the heads or tails game vied for the chance to win a $500 ring. The other game allowed attendees to pur­ chase a bag with a band sweatshirt inside and possi­ bly the sole $100 gift certifi­ cate to D&W. The bidding became more interesting as the live auction Auctioneer Tim began. Zandbergen worked for the high bid of the Shaker-style hutch and buffet ($625), an oak table and four chairs ($425), four one-day park hopper tickets to Walt Disney World ($320), 30minute personal STRIKE concert ($250), living trust agreement ($190), sailing cruise on Lake Michigan ($170), cinema rockers ($150) and a CHS all-sports •It family pass ($120), to name a few. Included in the evening's ticket was a dinner of either a hot dog or hamburger and French fries or onion rings. Root beer floats were also available. The dinner was complete with cupcakes. Major sponsors of the auc­ tion were Davenport University which donated $1,500 and Woodsource which sponsored the live auction. The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 also donat­ ed $250 to the bands. placed, determining the win­ ners. The last silent auction table allowed bidders to place their bids on paper without knowing how others bid. The ‘winners* were announced during the live auction. During the silent auction, attendees chanced their luck with the 50/50 drawings, the purchase for four different keys for the chance to win a tool •It kit, a Pamper Your Lady set, a gift certificate for Chicos, and/or a free year of S' ;*? Randy Eggers of the American Legion shakes hand with Band Director Kyle Wellfare after Eggers presented a check for $250 as Band Booster’s President Dave VanPutten holds the check. (Photo by Kelly Lloyd) f JJ O1 * fin / ,'p 'X The high school band, STRIKE, performed throughout the evening. 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Those wishing to take advantage of the free pro­ gram should bring the following paperwork with them: • Photo ID and Social Security card for filer, Social Security numbers for spouse the volunteers who will be providing their assistance in conjunction with the Income Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) pro­ Assistance gram, a cooperative effort of the Internal Revenue Service and many organizations that train volunteers to prepare basic tax returns in commu­ nities across the country. As volunteers, students have been certified by the IRS to participate. "This volunteer effort provides students with the opportunity to work with Davenport University will host two free income tax preparation sessions Friday. April 11, and Saturday. April 12. This free assistance will be available to low- and moderate-income tax-filers (less than $40,000 in total family income) from 10 a.m. to 3 p m. on both days in Room 318 of the academic at building Davenport 6I9I University, 6191 Kraft Avenue. 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Ask your funeral Thomapple Township Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 •II III PM) Friday 9:00 AM - noon •II Susan J. Vlietstra, Township Clerk 200 East Main Street Middleville, MI (269) 795-7202 -1 -z director for more 1' Credit Union and cars ? i*’1 the BCF or call ‘J (269) 945-0526. ft 06669407 Founders Community Federal Credit Union has host­ ed several used cars in its parking lot over the past sev­ eral weeks. This partnership with Seif Chevrolet in Caledonia is a way for the Credit Union on East Grand Rapids Street across from Bradford White to promote their loans set at just 4.5 percent. Anyone one can stop by and look and the cars and stop in to find out details •It about the loans. This used PT Cruiser is bright blue and is not a “repo.” VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 11, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: •II PM by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. At 7:02 PM President Myers opened the Public Hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Local Development Finance Authority’s Industrial Development Plan. No phone calls or letters had been received regarding the Public Hearing. Village Attorney Nettleton noted that this was the last step in the process to amend the plan. President Myers inquired if there were any present that wished to speak. Hearing none, President Myers closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the February 26, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the February 26, 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda and requested the addition of Fire Chief Dave Middleton to Reserved Time on the agenda. Pullen made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Oliver made the motion to accept Ordinance No. 2040, to amend the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Middleville, Civil Municipal Infraction Amendments. Parker supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, seven (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Corson made a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2041, to amend Sections 70-39 and 70161 of chapter 70 of the Code relating to extensions of thei Village’s Water and Sewer. Van Noord supported the motion. Roll • • Call Vote: Ayes, seven (Parker, Pullen, Van.Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers and Oliver). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. information on 4. Pullen made a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2042 to amend the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Middleville, Escrow Fees for Reimbursement of Village Expenses. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, seven (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, .Lytle, Myers, Oliver and Parker). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 5. Oliver made a motion to accept Resolution No 08-06 to Establish Escrow Fee Policy to Provide for Reimbursement of Village Expenses incurred in the Review of Applications Submitted for Village Approval. Van Noord support­ ed the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, seven (Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker, and Pullen). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 6. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution No. 2008-07 to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Industrial Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan Submitted by the Village of Middleville Local Development Finance Authority. Lytle support­ ed the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, seven (Corson, Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker, Pullen and Van Noord). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 7. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the March 11, 2008 meeting in the amount of $39,578.06. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. Parker made a motion to award Quality Accounting Services to Vredeveld Haefner LLC at a cost not to exceed $5,430.00 for a one year agree­ ment. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. Parker made a motion to approve the Unilateral Permit for AT&T contingent on the review of the permit by Village Attorney Nettleton. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes:-All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 10. At 9:10 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Mary Jean Jean Lamoreaux Lamoreaux 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: •II p.m., Monday through Friday. 06669436 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN 06669438 C. aledonia TOWNSHIP . 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 ■t I t Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE ! nku'i® A meeting of the Election Commission, a sub-committee of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees, will take place on April 2, 2008 at the Township Hall beginning at 6:30 pm. The Township Hall is located at 250 Maple St. in the Village of Caledonia. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint the election inspectors for the School •Il Election to be held on May 6, 2008. 2^5 INVITATION TO BID The Village of Caledonia is accepting bids to Patch and Repair Johnson Street and Kinsey Street in preparation for Chip and Seal. o ' 1 A THORNAPPLE AREA § ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION o. To bid this project please contact Sandra Ayers, Village Manager, to set up an appointment for Village Personnel to explain the specifics of the job. Village of Caledonia - 250 S Maple St. Caledonia, MI 49316 06669552 616-891-9384 I __ I• • r rw z 0 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN i > Our Hometown Charitable Organization w fO"> t ISfllMl M 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 tktaef@hotmail.com 1 06660281 Uta Mi aitai Will] aft * - 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON April 17, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 08-04-01 Parcel ID 08-16-023-012-45. A Request by Lawrence & Linda Seger to construct a new pole barn on property located at Willson Drive, Middleville, ML Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes 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. Official Notice ■■ li There will be Public Meetings held on April 8 and April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital for anyone interested in learning more about the expansion of Pennock Hospital. aiIr i Discussion will include the major themes that influenced the Pennock Board of Trustees’ decision for the Hospital’s expansion: quality of service, parking, single rooms for patients, additional ser­ vices, financial viability, and the ability of the Hospital to remain competitive. A 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. Pennock All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). •Il i Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township ■ Planning Commission * •* ----- health Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township ’ii 1009 W. 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Other din­ ers at the time reportedly 9 were amused to find that entertainment was included with their breakfasts. The pajama party, attend­ ed by 25 women, was hosted by Shirley Flynn, Queen Mother of the Caledonia group and Donna Mooney, Queen .Mother, of the Hastings Red Hatters. The national Red Hat Society evolved from a poem, “Warning" by Jenny Joseph who forewarned friends and family that when she is an old woman, she “shall wear purple with a red hat, which doesn't go and doesn't suit me," among other intended reckless acts. The clubs, two of many across the country, are designed to be a place where there is fun after 50 (and before) for women of all walks of life. Members believe silliness to be the comic relief of life. Thus the pajamas. And robes. Even slippers And red hats. The groups have informal (sometimes very informal) gatherings, scheduled events, tours and other activities to meet for fun an frivolity. * - \ / Y / —» S£ -T~ — — - ' -j Taking time to not take life too seriously are (back row, from left) MaryJane Williams, Maryann Leatherman, Donna Mooney, Loyce Valtquette and (front) Alice Cruttenden. Volunteers needed at therapeutic horse camp The horses at YMCA are Camp ‘Manitou-Lin eagerly awaiting a new sea­ son. It's time to brush out those coats, dust off the tack and saddle up for another season of therapeutic riding. IfjHlIWW A large part of the pro5 mB 1 I. J *4 .. ‘iiiHr- ----- ®mil Unconcerned with public displays of fashion were (back row, from left) Nancy unavailable, Virginia Payne, Kathy Oliver, Donna Mooney, Alvina Dahlke, name Griswald, Maryin Griswald, name unavailable, Ruth De Vries, (third row) Alverna Shirley Tolan, Greta Erbos (second row) Shirley Flynn, Shirley Stalcup, Rita Truax, MaryAnn Williams, Doris Sleeman (front row) Loyce Valtquette, Jean Padqette, I • • Bender, Jan Geukes, Sharon Krumm and Gail Padgett. I rtitt > ■ iffllflliWI! : I gtfl! I- PLAN, continued from page a**1 -— ing, noting that it has to be arranged so that there is enough but not too much to be a nuisance. Gas stations require the most lighting, he said. The basic standard is under recessed lighting canopies. Hicks asked about portable or landscape lighting. Sisson Inoted that the sign ordinance has some regulations govern­ ing the area. He also noted that some communities are J turning to "dark sky" provisions. Chairman Chris Clark closed the discussion saying that they would have oppor­ tunities to approve the pro­ posals at future meetings. Greg Alkema used the public comment periods to reiterate his grievances. M Among them are the lack of space given to his comments in the official minutes (the 21- .-AJ t . ■ jh". — gram's success is due to vol­ unteers, who are needed in a variety of areas a few hours a week. The spring session starts April 14. New volunteers will need to attend a training session Monday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Spirit Farm center at the rural Middleville camp is a place where individuals with special needs get a chance to brush, tack and ride horses in a controlled and therapeutic setting. Riders build relationships | g with the horses, the volun­ teers and the camp's experi­ enced instructors. “The benefits are amaz­ ing," said parent volunteer Susan Stiver. “We supply the horses, riders and fun." Volunteers are needed to lead the horses and assist the riders for two to three hours a week during the day or evening for six weeks, she said. For more information or to sign up, contact Stiver at (269) 945-8825. 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 J E W E ■■MB E R S In the Caledonia D&W Village Center wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9OAO Log With Horses or Skidder 06664089 -» - Xj e- —- FPAML A ALIGNMENT J Beacon Society Sale raises $200 \ftyi Efforts Qhji & Tawhg Studio 4 "For the effects you are after" 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 F MASSAGES i .0 i A CD CD L. x1 cn APRIL SPECIALS $ 10 OFF | Complimentary 1 Hour Massage for First Time Eric Baird Clients 269-967-7622 Hair Product With Any Chemical Service Sue Reinstein and Judy Hendrickson staffed an all day booksale in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library on March 18. 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Egg hunt in the snow a success Judging from the enthusi­ asm displayed by children who were undaunted by the snow-covered conditions that characterized the Village of Caledonia's annual Easter egg hunt supervised by the Easter Bunny, the event was a success. Two youngsters went home with new bicycles donated by the Alano Club of Caledonia. The orange boys bicycle went to Caleb Hunt, a Caledonia resident, and the pink girls bicycle was taken home by Mallory Koster, a Clarksville resi­ dent. The Easter Bunny, who insists on remaining anony­ mous, thanked the Alano Club for its donation, the seniors who stuffed the eggs, and the members of Boy Scout Troop 202 who hid the eggs for their help in making the event a success. V. RM k1- * I *- TKHS Students of the Month, for February iJ S’Z A5 J •• - V- ;— . ^^5"J . b 's- /? .’> • A * $ ■ ’> And the Easter Bunny and friends. ret Students of the Month for February were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. From the left in the front row are Ali Shaw, Andrew Wingeier, and Robby Enslen; In the back are Pink Anukul, Courtney Henning, Lara Dahlke, Kelly Chisholm, and Anna Patton.Not available when the picture was taken were Korey •1 J” V I ■ IA I* S '*^7 « ■<3 *'V 2 -Ji— lr. - — ir i Al <* t*. . •? 4 r •• bA £ t ,k I ■« ^5 * ■ £ ’ * V; * •.*i-n I 13 <■ Uv ‘1 I 4 ■ 4 _ u MJ - xf 4 8 £ il at Ki I - J* we wmt you to "Guam w/th rue Sauwgs! t. Ah .r*". r New and Used Vehicles L--* € >» Up 4.75% at *1 •» % • « '•W f 1 .4P sT £ v r— 1 - 1CV- ft dll = J iS? ■ — i CO s There were bunnies. MANAGERS SPECIAL ____ __________ i L< i. ' __ 2005 BMWX5 0 - Federal Credit Union -- Leather, loaded, moonroof, •II 51,000 miles, priced to sell, 1 owner. !> al 0 269-795-9289 ’26,995 3 I I? ____ SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC I 1-888-848-5899 * CALEDONIA |? w 611 Grand Rapids St. Middleville, MI 49333 svcted fa the oomsacnh; aad ggwtag *aaag �mi 18/The Sun ar»d News. Middleville. March 29. 2008 OM, continued from page 3 cleaned out all the bugs from its vehicle by the time the state competition starts. learn members are Isaac Newhouse, Braedoo Halle, Caryn Hannapel. Koryn Bennett. Austin Alward. Justin Numerick and Sarah Sabri. The team was so excited to be awarded the Ranatra Fusca. It is considered the most coveted of all Odyssey of the Mind awards." said Halle. “Because our vehicle had technical difficulties during the performance, the team was unable to complete the performance and there- r fore did not receive enough points to continue on to stale. Any team winning the Ranatra Fusca automatically advances to the state compe­ tition on April 19. 44 It was a roller-coaster day of emotions for us all, she added. “This • team worked so hard and both Melanie and J were so proud and excited they won this award. I am sure the team will practice hard over the next few weeks and be ready to "finish* their performance at state. The TK High School Fit1 DinoStories team came in second but has decided not to compete at the state level. It was coached by Diana VanRhee and Christine Roskam. Team members are Morgan VanderKolk, Sarah Roskam, Jessica VanRhee Jacob Myers. Randy Hodges and Nic Scobey. The Page Elementary Wonderful Muses team came in second in the Division I competition and will advance to the state level. It is coached by Beth Smith and Rebecca Hoskins. Team members are Haley Smith. Neil Hoskins. Noah Miller • * • -4 ► Lovey’s Egg Hunt a success Lovey's in Middleville figured out a way to have a snow free egg hunt - hold it a week before Easter. The egg hunt on Sunday, March 16 avoided the snow of the fol­ lowing Saturday which cancelled many other events. s ;CURITY OCK ANOj; SAFEZ in i Shannon Ward said she is proud of the creative abilities of team members Taylor Ward. Maddie Lince. Daniel Yates, Turner Beemer. Justin Bergstrom and Megan Gunther. The Page Elementary Eccentrics team came in sec­ ond and is going on to state. It is coached by Mindy Cutlip and Melissa Flikkema. Team members are Amy Cutlip. Jager Flikkema, Marlee Willshire. Jade Hilton, Hilton. Merle Simmons, Emily Adams and Janie Noah. Eccentrics was a popular problem for Thornapplc Kellogg students. The high school team coached by Lisa Berryman will compete at the Division III level April fl V ■■; fl Zjj & <>! ■z & Ail Z' See OM, page 20 ..0 The 14th Annual Caledonia Mike Burrill Memorial Golf Outing will be held Friday, June 6 at Broadmoor Golf Course. The event, which is a fourperson scramble, will begin with a shotgun start at 3 p.m. The cost to enter is $240 per team. That price includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, as well as a steak dinner after the round, lunch at the turn. There will be hole prizes, raffles, a skins game, prize money, and more fun throughout the day. Teams wishing to register should send a list that includes a team name, as well as team captain’s name, address, and phone number, and names of the other three team members along with a check made payable to Caledonia football to Caledonia assistant football coach Tom Burrill at 8619 Ridgebluff SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Sponsorships are available as well for the event. A CalZone Sponsorship can be acquired for $50. there are Business Sponsorships avail­ able for $50 and $1(M), a Corporate Sponsorship which includes golf for an entire team, a gift package, mulligans, and entry into the skins game for $500. Gift donations are also being accepted for raffle and hole prizes. Interested sponsors arc asked to please contact Steve Uyl at (616) 891 -XI29 ext. 1404. or Tom Burrill at (616) 891-8129 ext. 1110. .I*** I I 269-795-4800 Wl-F 0-5:30 877-795-SECURITY (7328) It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! A § ? 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The Trojan 1600-meter team of Stephanie Betcher, Hunt, Hana Allyson Winchester, and Emma Ordway took the champi­ onship in its race with a time of 4 minutes 20.51 seconds. Their closest competition came from the Forest Hills Central foursome which fin­ ished in 4:22.37. • Ordway had the Trojan’s lone individual champi­ onship, winning the 400meter run in 1:01.7. She blew away the field, finish­ ing more than three seconds ahead of her nearest competitor Chippewa Hills’ Kristen Nixson who hit the finish line in 1:04.49. Other top ten finishes for the TK team included Ordway placing seventh in the 50-meter dash with a time of 7.21 seconds, Danielle Rosenberg tenth in the 200-meter dash in 28.18 and sixth in the 50-meter hurdles in 8.63, Winchester sixth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:32.82, Hana Hunt and Alesha Ward tying '.4 * jit** ■MKOB Security Lock and Safe1 c!f>e cu/i...... 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Because of this, the Lee Elementary dr team that came in third will also com­ pete at the state level. It was coached by Barb McNamara and Mariann VanHoven. The team members are Jason MacNamara. Emily VanHoven, Madison Hannapel. Alex Wilkinson. Colin Thomas and Reece Cole. The TK Middle • • School team coached by Evan Chamberlain came in fourth in the second division of DinoStories but will not be going on to compete at the state level. The team mem­ bers are Hannah Butler. Brandon Coles, Jonathan Campbell, Shelbi Shepherd WJoiif I I Woi Ap'd# Special -------FREE Tanning with Package purchase Call for details •w AU RetailBuy One Get One /2 OFF Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 269-795-4254 4624 N M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 T Z \ / I i I i I I I i I I I I I I i G5. Ml BOBBIN'S I I Call: Jeff or Chrit (269) 945-0191 1847 E. 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David Oshinski, Josh Pullen. Taylor VanBeek. Dylan Brandon and Hudson Wright. McFall Elementan first grade had two teams. The team coached by Beth Hannapel, Kann Denman and Bari Kane included Daniel Hannapel, Carson Denman. Kavenaugh Kane. Turner Halle, Dora Koski. Valerie MacNamara and Ellie Adams. Amy Sikarskie coached the team that included Chloe Sikarskie. Emily Thompson. Walters, Jenna Waiters, Alex Fabiano, Katie Marentette. Hunter Pole and Kale The OMer award for the Page Elementary Division 1 Eccentrics team made their seventh place finish a little easier to take. Coach Shannon Ward is proud of the cre­ ative abilities of team members, Taylor Ward, Maddie Lince, Daniel Yates, Turner Beemer, Justin Bergstrom and Megan Gunther. Haywood. Lee Elementary had two second grade primary teams compete. The first team was coached by Jennifer Bennett and Katie Alverson. Team members were Sophie Bennett. Sydney VanPolen, One Thornapple Kellogg team will go on to comepete on April 19 state Odyssey of the Mind competition because they were judged to be among the most creative at the March 15 event. This Eccentric” Page team members are Isaac Newhouse, Braedon Halle, Caryn Hannapel, Koryn Bennett, Austin Alward, Justin Numerick and Sarah Sabri. • < Madison Alverson, Jake Howerda, Brian Chesnut and Lizzie Cutlip. The other team was coached by Susan Replogle and Connie DeHaan. Students on the team were Breann Stahl. Zachary Saunders. Jane Replogle, Maison Simmons, Josie DeHaan and Katie Miller. The state competition at East Kentwood High School is open to the public. Specific competition times have not yet been set. J People Movers Promotion! 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VIk':;- f» S » /<?/ ’■ ■ ?:-?'■ ®x- VS ■ :ft- /to? ;jBQ i S® jb . • to®// ®. Os -XaM' 'W* Ws a”? < a- ? <w O ? ft-/'-ft ft. W'R. . ft ft? fft '‘■•Bx ■7-7'- -7, ;•-•.•■ . ift--.ft ?■/;■ •Y;V' ; <<_. .’..w-a; •• to,<& ;<X " •.' 3 ■s f.«,w :to?W 7ft.-7’7 ..7 I 2? I 1 . �w* - - Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 • • HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST SA* ■ II dllU ••J • I# Newt / ■ I a aA Al ---• I __ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 15/April 12, 2008 oW 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. I Green Days to celebrate sustainability, neighborhoods by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Green Days committee in Middleville decided this year to build on the energy of Earth Day and transform the event into a threc-day cele­ bration May 2, 3 and 4 that will bring the community together. Sue Merrill, organizer of the event, says the idea for it began as two people dis­ cussing. “how Middleville is just a neat place to live. One of those people was me.” That conversation touched on the Paul Henry Thornapplc Trail, the river, how the town was becoming a gathering spot for music, educational forums, shop­ ping and dining. Merrill is known as “the I m(l IbbiM ijrf ol rtncH jnarn □i to I Hi// w'Z 3d J ru?yl uz/u L UU| dl to •4 no Tirxfl I wod Us?. « i; sniq Kayak Lady and is all about the river. “I want everyone to love the river,” she says. "In ret­ rospect. I think a lot of us think the same way, with our individual passions and gifts to offer. We started finding those 'passionate** and got them together to create Middleville Green Days.” The around concept Middleville Green Days is to bring people together in the community, to better partici­ pate in the local economy and care for natural resources. At another level. Merrill says she hopes the celebra­ tion will help others under­ stand how to build a sustain­ able community in an increasingly difficult global economy. She says she would like to “help each other live well through our local foods, lands and waters and pass on that bounty to our children. If our children do not learn about our earth and its care, when their resources are threatened, will they rush to save the malls? Or will they understand it’s the earth where they walk, breathe and nourish themselves?*’ Merrill says she believes that many people in the com­ munity understand this, but now is the lime to bring the awareness front and center. “Going green isn’t just cool, it is essential to having a happy and healthy exis­ tence. now and in the future.’’ says Merrill. “Being See GREEN, page 10 Green Days is bringing the community together. Sue Merrill, seated in front of the sign on the left, really enjoys working with so many community individuals and groups on the May 2. 3 and 4 event Middleville improves gateway IMF? Hunq IbWM (ludi b Transportation’s (MDOT) share of the Main Street project. reconstruction which is slated to begin in May. State Rep. Brian ( alley Calley also discussed the praised the village of Crane/Finkbeiner Road and Middleville as a “Gateway to project. bridge He Barry County’ at the April 8 announced that the federal dollars for the project are assured and the Sept. 30 deadline will not affect these funds. He explained that the fed­ eral dollars are part of the projects Rep. Vern Ehlers has earmarked. Road County Barry Managing Commission Director Brad Lamberg explained after the meeting that the Michigan Works matching funds still may be impacted by the Sept. 30 deadline. but discussions about this part of the funding are ongoing. In addition. County Commissioner Jim French, who represents Thornapple Township, explained an agreement al the county level It’s a big check for the Mam Street Streetscape project in Middleville. Presenting to participate in the Local the check to Lon Myers is state representative Brian Calley on left). Looking on are Michigan Department of Transportation officials Matt Wiitala and Bradley C village council meeting. He presented a ceremonial check for $405,272, which is the Michigan Department ot eti jrto erlf spirtofM -nateiW See COUNCIL, page 2 Wieferich. Yankee Springs Township considering new computers nsY by Patricia Johns Sta/f Writer Scott Andrews from the Tri valent Group presented an overview of a technology proposal for Yankee Springs Township. In his proposal. Andrews stressed the town­ ship’s need to both update its computer system and pro­ vide more security for data. At the April 10 meeting he asked the board to consider what would happen if there was a disaster, such as a fire or flood, and how the town­ ship would deal with the loss of essential data. The quote he presented to the board included a server. d MojZ nair/riT rtmavn laenqmq idrfiw'fl iwnbttA mi z’qirt > 3luqm<K) ion i ob iv orii 1/ di tata iw tsriw ib b .booh TO now qid/ tnsew to p ariT iuod sdJ * tape backup, software, two personal computers, three monitors, setup and installa­ tion. The basic cost is $16,696. He also recom­ mended the township pur­ chase a laptop and a projec­ tor which could be used dur­ ing meetings. These would cost $2,190. bringing the total cost of his proposal to $28,886. Andrews suggested that the township also consider replacing outdated compulers on a schedule. The two computers in the proposal would replace the oldest in the township. Jan Township Clerk Lippert discussed the need for a new system. The board w ill consider another proposal at its May 8 meeting. In other business, the board approved a new ordi­ nance concerning the resort and recreation district. This ordinance covers rules tor district which will allow one single-family home on the property for the owner or manager and also includes bed and breakfast facilities. In addition, the township will now' attach an “acknowl­ edgment” of the non-residential use of accessory build­ ings in the township. This acknowledgment would be attached to the permit process. The hope is that residents and inspectors would under­ stand that the township does not allow residential use of accessory buildings such as garages. The board will begin plan­ ning the 2009 budget May I. The next Yankee Springs Township Board meeting w ill be Thursday. May 8, at 7 p.m. One topic the township hopes to discuss is the possi­ bility of installing tornado sirens in the township. I I ■ IT 9 3 Teaching about book editing Jody Langley, a free lance book editor, explained the process she goes through to the members of the General Federated women's Club-Gun lake area on Apnl 9. She told the group as well that she was doing the talk in memory of her grandmother Dorothy Langley, a member of the women’s club in Wayland who died this past week. In This Issue... • Summer driver ed sign-ups soon • Girlstown focus of Caledonia Women’s Club meeting • Paper Gators installed at schools • Dutton firemen’s breakfast to be April 26 • Four Fighting Scots announce their college plans I * �I•, J Page 2/The Sun ana News . Middleville Aprii^. 2008 v ic-r* J . Summer driver ed sign-ups soon One of the sure signs of spring is the nervous excite­ ment of students old enough to begin driving and the sheer nervous terror of their parents at the idea of these same students driving. rhe Thomapple Kellogg School District offers sum­ mer driver education in two sessions. Section J is from June 12 to July 3 and Section II is from July 3 to July 25. Students who want to take drivers education classes this summer need to register in the high school auditorium Tuesday. April 29. beginning at 7 p.m. Forms and contracts will be handed out at registration. All paperwork and fees need turned in at the session. All driver education open­ ings will be filled through this process. Students regis­ tering for drivers education must bring a birth certificate and have a parent sign the application that night The charge is $305 for stu­ dents in the district for seg­ ment one of the course. There is an additional cost of $50 for segment two. which is scheduled for January 2009. The $305 fee must be paid April 29 to reserve a place in the class. Checks should be made out to Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The fee for out-of-district « students is $395. but these students will only be admit­ ted if there are openings. To take the drivers educa­ tion class, students must be at least 14 years and 8 months on the first day of class. They must have com­ pleted the registration form and contract and turned it in at the April 29 meeting. All students must have passed at least four out of six courses taken during the third trimester of the 200708 school year. Any student who does not meet the TK academic eligi­ bility requirements will not be allowed to take the class. All fees will be refunded. Drivers education open­ ings are limited and will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. Parents and stu­ dents should enter the audi­ torium through the door in the high school hallway. Call the hotline at (269) 7955400. ext. 6253 for more information. I A ■■ ,1P COUNCIL, continued from page 1 Development Finance Authority for 17 years and that the county’s portion of the tax capture has been ear­ marked for the bridge proj­ ect The road commission is still waiting for a “Finding of No Significant Impact” reply on the bridge project’s envi­ ronmental impact assessment before easements can be finalized and a public hear­ ing can be held. Village Council President Lon Myers said. “I really appreciate everyone working together to make this project possible.” There was a discussion if members of the council should attend an upcoming conference at Calvin College on sustainability issues or if they should attend as private citizens. Jim Oliver said he is planning to attend the con­ ference. The abandoned Baby Bliss property is being boarded up. A letter has been sent to the absentee owner who had 30 days to respond before any other action can be taken. The village will have code enforcement officials contact the renters across the street who are currently parking in front of the Baby Bliss facil­ ity to have them move their vehicles. Barry County Sheriff Sgt. Tony Stein reported an upsurge in police activity since the weather broke. He also said that they have been responding to complaints about neighbors shooting f/e/ 8facts Qfaiji & 'Tmi'kg Studio For the effects you are after * 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 <■ APRIL SPECIALS F r \ MASSAGES t .-m HO OFF , 0 i • 1 Hour Massage for First Time Clients I » Eric Baird 269-967-7622 Complimentary Hair Product With Any Chemical Service / I & firearms in violation of ordi­ nances. >. Members of the Environmental Action Council at Thornapple Kellogg High School Matt Witala and Bradley Katie Bell, Katie Opatik-Duff and Lindsey Wilson are already collecting paper in the Wieferich from MDOT Paper Gator located next to the concession stand near the football stadium at the high attended the meeting, as school. The group plans to use the money raised through the Paper Gator to help pur­ well. Wieferich reported to chase books for the library. council on resurfacing work that has been scheduled on M-37 from a half mile south of Main Street north to Finkbeiner Road. This is by Patricia Johns Elementary Parent Teacher paper at McFall will go planned for July 28 to Aug. Staff Writer Organization believe this toward playground equip­ 22. It is a $450,(XX) project. Thomapple Kellogg will serve as a great way to ment. In addition. MDOT will be Schools are 'going green.' teach students about recy­ At the middle school, doing major work near Paper Gators have been cling. The receptacles are money will go to the Hastings on M-43 and M-37 installed at the high school, bright green, and each bears school’s activity fund. At the to Cook Road this summer middle school and at McFall a list of approved recycled high school the school’s beginning after July 4. The Elementary School. The material. Environmental Action $1.7 million dollar project is ‘gators’ take any kind of The three schools also Council will use the income scheduled to be complete in paper trash, office paper, want the community to be to help purchase books. November and will include a scraps, magazines, construc­ involved in as well. For The bin at the middle continuous left-turn lane. tion paper and especially every ton of paper recycled, school is located on the east Myers told the council he newspaper. the individual school gets side of the building, near the would like to have the mem­ No corrugated cardboard $30. Income from paper col­ trash containers. At the high bers think about the burning should be put in the Paper lected at McFall will benefit school, it is located next to ordinance in the village. It Gator. all three elementary schools. the concessions building was approved to allow fami­ Members of the McFall Funds from the recycled near the football stadium. lies to have a small fire for toasting marshmallows. The . - -. burning of trash and leaves is not allowed, but he said The Paper Gator at the some residents are abusing Middle School is located the privilege. on the east side of the The next meeting of the building, just off the bus village council will be driveway. Anyone drop­ Tuesday, April 22. at 7 p.m. ping off paper should avoid the afternoon bus pickp times of 2:20 to 2:40 p.m. PAW Caring YJ&S. r ^SL r MAU*® Paper Gators installed at TK schools Dentistry For Children & Adults NC L _ FUNPRA,$tR 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia r- r VISA I SB www.GQTI.com H PAPER AL Goodrich DUALITY 6AT pap**0 New Patients Welcome Whin HASTINGS 4 ♦ Christopher Hier. DDS • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment Hi to!® KYCUNC A * I THEATERS The First Baptist Church at 6015 Bancroft Ave. in Alto will host a community garden exchange from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. April 26. Gardeners are welcome to share plants they have and take home others. All types of plants are welcome, including flowers, grasses, fruit bushes, shrubs, bulbs. herbs and houseplants. Everyone is welcome to bring in a few garden digs to exchange with others. Door prizes, refreshments and gar­ den help also will be avail­ able. This event will be held rain or shine, and there is no charge. Downtown Hostings on State St. Rocking Soatt • All Digital Sound Fraa Drink Refill* • 25c corn refill* BIG SCREENS s4.00 ■tWI AIL SEATS except adult evening S6.50 Alto church holding plant exchange April 26 269-945-SH0W ■ 1 (5) Stadium Seating £ ■ 0 No passes 91 SHOWTIMES 4/11-4/17 : R SPRING MATINEES I Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM 4/12-4/13 BEE MOVIE PG) OCDPROM NIGHT (PG-13) 12:15.2:25.4:40. 6:50, 9:i •II FRI/SATLS 11:10 O(s)NIM'S ISLAND (PG) 11:15. 1:30. 4:10, 6:40. 9:10 FRI/SATLS 11:25 OTHE RUINS ( R) 7 35. 9 40 FRI/SAT LS 11:45 21 (PG-13) 11:00, 1:40.4:20.7 00, a III ,9:50 DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO! (G) 1:20. 3:25, 5:30 COMMON 20oz DRINK w«h S2 50 pufeftBM O» 4«O7 b*g al t>UB«Q popcxrn txw t* <0 • 4 5* �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 12, 2008/ Page 3 I ♦ < Local locksmith keeping business in the family * 1^ by Patricia Johns Writer Brian Elwood, his dad, “Doc," and his uncle Loyd are the family behind Security Lock and Safe. Doc says he was searching for a new enterprise after looking for new challenges in addition to a consulting business. He and Loyd saw a need for a locksmith located between Hastings and Grand Rapids. Brian brought his five years of experience working as a locksmith in Na solving the problems that come in,” said Brian, adding that the company was even able to find a key that would work in an old steamer trunk. Security Lock and Safe can provide keys for cars, motorcycles, safe deposit boxes and “Hide-a-key” con­ tainers. For more information call (269) 795-4800 or (877) 795'7328. Security Lock and Safe is at 4691 North M-37 Highway, and the coffee is always freshly brewed. ness. The Elwoods said they think that security is now getting greater emphasis in homes and businesses. While the most common questions they receive are “Do you copy keys?" Can you unlock my car?" and “I’ve lost the key to my garage...," they . hope to respond to the needs of local apartment owners and busi­ nesses. The company also sells locks and safes. “I like the challenges of Holland, as well. Security Lock and Safe is located in a small building just north of the MiddleVilla, where the Elwoods are enjoying the neighborhood to and the proximity Marketplace on the other side of M-37. Services include new key duplicating, locks, installing new locks and deadbolts, unlocking cars for drivers who have locked themselves out, most pro­ grammable locking systems and others lock-related busi- it jy\ j '•^■1 ■ Securibj Lock M Safe I. Keys Duplicated ’ Locks R vp0 / uupucaied * ;Locke oQ . Ca, Doors Car 0„ o,s Opened Opene “ p oor Locks Sold and Installed * 269-795-4800 877 795-SECURiTY (7 329) < Girlstown focus of Caledonia Women’s Club meeting by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer Members of the GFWCCaledonia Women's Club got a first-hand look April 7 at the Girlstown Loch Rio residential treatment pro­ gram for teenage girls from Avis White, director of the GFWC Girlstown commit­ tee. White discussed the histo­ ry of the facility and the pro­ grams that help up to 14 girls * ^11 > % * * ffr if plans to bring Mrs. World, Diane Tucker, to speak at this meeting The club will hold its next meeting Monday, April 28, at the tea house on Main Street in Caledonia. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The club is open to new members. Anyone interested in attending the next meeting of the General Federated Women’s Club of Caledonia may call Nancy Dahlke at (616) 891-9561. Nancy Dahlke praised the West Michigan Home Center for providing a meeting space for the group. The group will return to the Home Center location in September. In other business, club members discussed the Girls Coffee on May 21 at Caledonia High School which will honor all the young women graduating this year. The Caledonia club Statewide construction map now available I S’ *>• The annual state highway construction map is now available from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The free guide, called "Paving the Way," is updated each year to help motorists locate major road and bridge projects across the state. The ffb K ■’ l» Il Hi 5<I® SkrfUt&TjfsaJ; u at a time get a quality educa­ tion in public schools and prepare for their future. She also discussed a foster care program run under the auspices of Girlstown. The Loch Rio facility treatment model offers each girl the opportunity to improve her emotional and behavioral functioning while * working with a team of high­ ly skilled professionals. Caledonia Club President I II Li HI ■ IIkKrnkn ■ZEEOL iilistatt construction is necessary to preserve and maintain our roads," said Kirk T. Steudle, state transportation director. "MDOT is committed to keeping the public informed about our projects. This con- 2008 map will be available at Transportation M DOT'S Service Centers and Travel Michigan's Welcome Centers, and posted at state rest areas. "A good road system is crucial for economic growth in order to attract new busi­ ness across the state. Road J A * Security Lock and Safe is ready to serve the needs of the Middleville area community. Pictured from left are Loydj Brian and Doc Elwood. Aphrodite is in the front. 06670586 I - is ft SET 4B 5 i I uvu - Cedar Springs, Michigan See MAP, page 10 WWW.GRSWINGSETS.COM 4 J i enjoy “a hearty breakfast prepared entirely by the Dutton Firemen." Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new ther­ mal-imaging camera. An Aeromed helicopter is scheduled to be at the station. Visitors will be able to see the inside of the helicopter and meet the pilot and para­ medics who fly in the craft. Breakfast, which will French include pancakes, eggs, toast, scrambled sausage links, orange juice and coffee, will have a free­ will donation. Dutton. . Chief Dan Jansen invites the community to have breakfast with the firemen; see the fire-rescue vehicles used by the department, and ■■ I Ude iioil s SWISS STEAK DINNER ’1 J Sat., April 19,h • 5-7 p.m. Mfii W 1 , V ft Bowne Center * United Methodist - P* 1 1 .4 a< Adults $8. Children 6-1 2 $4. Buy direct from the '2^*1 factory and save I! Please contact us to see Prices include delivery & installation displays Lifetime warranty 616.696.9600 Stop in and see what’s growing for spring. (Corner of 84,h Street & Alden Nash - Alto) ■■ »' -— t 1 Schools of Choice Enroll!J • Allows non-resident students to choose a different school district 9^ z it I d1 ■ JACKSON & PERKINS ROSES •r-’T;. • Available to all Kent ISD students and families - il= ■B.4 lb r*- E -' u F' ■ Don’t Forget... K i rl I • Enrollment April 14 through 4pm June 6 Creek s •XS - (Space permitting, districts may keep •t al enrollment open until school starts) GROWERS and dick “Education Options & Choices. c. AI 10% OFF & all purchases Early Spring HoursMonday-Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3 k'Z J* www.creeksidegrowers.com 41 Jfc CO Kent ISD We Lead Learning 06670439 rv -XJ kentisd.org Obtain forms and information from school district offices ■0 3 2) 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville 269-795-7674 . * —*— I ,2g ■:X-? For details visit WWW.hentisd .org n 5 >> f Tuesdays are Senior Citizens Day 1 i *■ ■Z J Check out our NEW Varieties of Perennials. ■; w - BARK FOR PICK-UP OR DELIVERY 5 9 M i> r SETS J § t.; I SWING I Dutton firemen’s breakfast to be April 26 The Dutton Fire Rescue Department will hold its annual community pancake breakfast Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at its facility at 3471 68th Street in I « g | �J Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 12, 2008 I Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 * mile off M-37 in Irving) SUS DAY SERVICE TIMES 1/ 9:15 A.M. Moming Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 — ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Fellowship Time .......................................... 10:35 a.m. USf Sunday School........................................................ 10:50a.m. Evening Praise <.............................................. 6:00p.m. [Cornerstone 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Hanison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Hope in Uncertain Tinies Morning Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. I 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. t fl i church www.cornerchurch.org I BRIGHTSIDE Church Wednesday LifeSavers Truth Rev. Richard J. Miller Morning: 9:30 am Rev. David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm 698-6850 (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org FIRST BAPTIST CALEDONIA CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ‘‘4 Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................... •J 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................... 6:45p.m. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwajfla, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 W Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 122 IJ. West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) •I*. Wayland. MI 49348 Nursery available the entire moming, including a preschool storytime. Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. April 13: 10:00 a.m. - John 10:1-10 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org GUN LAKE COMMUNITY Ort rtOrt Sunday Worship: 9: © a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CherryVuley cxxwxvhngan ancient faith to a modem world Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am i Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am CHRISTIAN REFORMED Nurseiv available throughout Ivervene i$ mekome. 9185 (berry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 *616-891-7910 ■ 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 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual *•* Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.orq v.-. -1 the best day ofyour week Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Moming Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (616) 868-6437 “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 930 a.m. 0 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org [M Nan-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Rev. Royle Bailard Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor 4:00 pm 9:30 am 111 Church Street Phone: (269) 948-2261 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. ItelJ MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Allen Strouse 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 -i CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastors PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH W! METHODIUS for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 % SS. CYRIL and Join us Sundays at 10 am Wbe (Bib Gftme J Jftletfjolrisft OurcI) 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 . www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke WCRlD 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west on 76th St. Make .Sunday WAYFARER. COMMUNITY ‘■ste j I’*”! 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: vvh vr,wqyfarercc.org I - -t*. Mi I Whitneyville Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. fz-N 'relife ACTHiNHC CHURCH -Cf. $ Sunday Services Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) www.cherryvalleychurch.org middlevillecrc.org 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.... V 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship .6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Weds. 6:30 p.m. Youth................. ..... Call for info. Pioneer Club...... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study........ Thy \Mofd 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 is Sunday Service • • • 9:30 a.m. +.+.+.+ M 1+ * " Middleville Wesleyan Church Applying All of the Bible to All of Life www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891 -0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" (Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You J IBLE CHURCH A Place For YOU! 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 • • The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• SUNDAY CELEBRATION Sunday School...................................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .................................. .6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season) .5:45 p.m. (616) 891-8119 Wed. Awana & Youth Group....................... .6:30 p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Wed. Midweek Prayer .................................... .6:45 p.m. Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People” Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 A 51! g Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 2 [ * th %J* A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. li .•a 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... .................... - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.............. . ......................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. R Pastor Merritt Johnson » ***** I* �I % The Sun and News. Middleville, April 12, 2008/ Page 5 Oil Awareness Week starts April 15 Aaron Wissner and other members of the Local Future group as a ground-breaking time. A host of excellent, interesting and educational events are planned, said Wissner. He said he is also excited about the launch of Local Future Grand Rapids. “These events all tie directly to the Local Future mission and serve as excel­ lent pre-events to the Sustainability Conference in May. I personally invite you to attend one or all of these fantastic events, host an event of your own, or do some personal research on gasoline prices and sustain­ ability. On Tuesday, April 15, Oil Awareness Week, beginning April 15, seems to engagements ear-. j % OW IL* L4 ! j J iff & Bradley-Ko walski Fred and Karen Bradley of Middleville announce the engagement of their daugh- lifAK^fiiKA {a ho ter, Audra Marie to Benjamin Kowalski, son of Javier and Kowalski Amy Jo of Wyoming and Darryl and From Stephen King to Margaret Urbanski of Alto. writers • are Persepolis, Audra, a graduate of exploring the comic book Caledonia High School and genre to tell remarkable sto­ Grand Rapids Community ries. Local reporter Patricia College, is attending GVSU Johns will discuss graphic and is employed with YMCA novels and the new comic of Caledonia. books Tuesday, April 15, at Benjamin, a graduate of 5:30 at the Delton District Caledonia High School and Library. GVSU and is employed with Everyone is encouraged to Borish Manufacturing. bring a favorite comic book A June 21, 2008 wedding or graphic novel to the dis­ is planned. cussion. Comic books as ••.i • A « 1 » discussed Tuesday *♦ . Aj * •cl: iftf I * ® J; IA A p N * ■eu A:r -C’TC y. • >« 5 W J1 'ng Wissner will present an updated version of his peak oil talk. This is the same talk that has received more than 70.000 views on the Internet, and been the core introduc­ tion for a number of people to the topic of peak oil. “I'll be providing lots of interaction time and answer­ ing 511 the questions on gaso­ line prices, oil prices, peak oil, and any related topic that comes up." said Wissner. The talk begins at 7 p.m. at the EMS building on High Street in Middleville. “Who Killed the Electric Car?" Is being presented by the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the TTES building in Middleville. This film is about the life and death of GMs EV-1 full electric car and how they were destroyed. “What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire” will have its West Michigan pre­ miere at Grand - Rapids Community College 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. This is documentary film by a Michigan native. T.S. Bennett. " What a Way to Go" examines the four issues of oil depletion, global warming, population growth, & and biodiversity loss. Also on Saturday, April 19. “A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the TTES building. According to Wissner. some consider this film "the best" film on peak oil and oil depletion. “The Story of Stuff' (with Annie Leonard) discusses sustainability as understand­ ing the products that people buy, from manufacturing to disposal and beyond. The film will be shown Tuesday. April 22. at 7 p.m. at the building in TTES Middleville. An encore of “What a Way to Go: Life at the End be of Empire" Empire*’ will Wednesday. April 23. at 6 p.m. at GRCC. Wissner is on of the peo­ ple working on International Conference on Peak Oil Climate Change: Paths to Sustainability to be held at Calvin College. He is encouraging people to regis­ ter early, since the advanced rate ends April 15. For more information about the conference, check out the Web site at sustainabilityconference.org. I I Ij I Davenport University nursing programs receive accreditation Davenport University has been awarded national accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, (NLAC) Inc. The bachelor's degree nursing completion the program, associate degree in nursing and the diploma in practical nursing are included in the accredita­ tion. The accreditation was effective in the fall of 2007 and was awarded for quality and excellence in nursing education. Upon its review, the NLAC commended Davenport's nursing pro­ gram strengths in the areas of student advising, financial aid services and availability of technology. “We are very pleased with this latest accreditation, said Denise Oleske, Ph.D., MPH, RN. dean of the school of health professions. “It recognizes our efforts to ensure • that our students ** receive the highest quality education possible, and our faculty and teaching sites are to be commended for their dedication." Davenport's main campus is in Caledonia Township. 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Seventh Grade All A honor roll — Grant Allison, Tyler AndersonStowell, Amanda Arnett, Zachary Barber, Sara Beardsley, Jeremy Bird, Chandler Bronkema, Allison Brown, KarleyCisler, Olivia Cooley, Alicia Czarnecki, Leah DeFer, Kayla Dora, Jordan Jacob Huyser, Huyser, Kyle Huyser, Rebecca Jacobs,Sean Jager, Hannah Lamberg, Casey Lawfon, Jessica Morgan, Noah Newton, Sara Olsen, Alaina Pohl, Tyler Rapp, Alexa Jessica Rose, Nicole Schipper, Alysen Schondelmayer, Sheldon, Benjamin Sinclair, Mallory Stolicker, Rebecka Zackary Thaler, Morgan VanDommelen, VanPutten, Kaeli Walls, Alexis Walter, Michelle Whitney, Chelsea Workman, Meghan Zoet. A/B honor roll— Sara Anderson, Alexis Aspinall, Hayley Balsitis, Brett Bauman, Stephen Betcher, Michaela Blain, Sydnee Boonstra, Cade Bowman, Britten, Kayla Elli Buchanan. Hunter Bultema, Clark, Cassie Tyler Constance, Taylor Dalton, Ian Davis, Lacie DeGroot, Erin DeVries, Jordan Donker, Jordan Eash, Paige Eyk, Nathan Fisk, Carlind Forsythe, Courtney Gould, “Did I get • Tyler Groendyke, Nicole a physical this year? Gulch, Michael Hall, I want to go to camp Christian Hampel, Clifford ^^this summerfy Hardy, Benjamin Hemphill, Lindsay Hodges, Camille Irvine, Zachary Kidder, Cody Kuster, Taylor • % c— > LaBean, Olivia LaJoye, Timothy Lemon, Camden MacLeod, Sydney Maring, Juan Mascorro, Mercedes Mathis, Kevin McGuire, Tara McKenna, Ashley • > <1 o’ Meinke, Anya Miller, Deborah Minor, Colton Mulder, Karlee Olthouse, Aaron Ordway, Katherine Pino, Jaccquelyn Pitman, Kayla Daniel Pouliot, Rademacher II, Jessica Ray, Heather Raymond, Michael Redman. Nicholas Replogle, Amelia Rogers, Stephanie Kellogg Thornapple has School Middle announced its honor rolls for the third marking period of the 2007-08 school year. Sixth Grade All A honor roll— Makayla Agostini, Caitlyn ailey, Hannah Bashore, Michael Brown, Derek Chandler, Brandon Coles, Brandon Dollaway, Victoria Gerou, Sandra Fuller, Samantha Gilman, Kelli Graham, Garrett Harris, Justine Hill, Dakota Jordan, Steven Kopf, Kayla Kroells, Sydney Krol, Sydney LeMay, Kennedy Malmstrom, Mackenzie Mannisto, Haley Martin, Hunter Meyerink, Brett Yvonne Nicholas, Ogrodzinski, Lorena Perez, Grace Andrew Possett, Tia Rhoades, Ritzema, Elizabeth Rogers, Caleb Sabri, Gabriel SchaeferSpace, Erin Scheidel, Shelbi Shepherd, Zachary Vanderstelt, Laura Walker, David Walter HL Dylan Wielenga, Thomas Williamson, Cassidy Wilson. A/B honor roll — Elizabeth Aguiar, Karissa Andrus, Annette Aspinall, Jada Bates, Brooke Bauman, Jessica Beerens, Elijah Beyer, Brandon Boonstra, Jacob Brummel, Travis Buckowing, 4 Brett Buehler, Jonathon Campbell, Haley Carpenter, Sarah Chambers, Michela Curtis, Michael DeGroot, Jacob DeLaat, Kendell DeVries, Avalon Dodge, Abigail Dougherty, Abigail Ezinga, Emiley Jenkins, Stephanie Kelley, Kristen Kempema, Louis Koepke, Kyle Krey, Kirstin Kulikowski, Paige Lajcak, Kiley Lake, Travis Lanning, Kyle Lawson, James Lowery, Ryan Lowery, Justin Makarewicz, Kimberly Marble, Jordan Marcy, Matthew Miller, Thomas Taylor Miller, Runge, Addison Schipper, Austin Schraeder, Demi Scott, Alexander Smith, Crystal Smith, Jake Smith, Nathan Stahl. Stahl, Kayla Strumberger, Kaitlyn Telfor, Holley Tripp, Zachary Trippett, Tess Vachon, Dustin VanMeter, Karleigh VanSiclen, Ryan Walters, Kasey Willson, Mikayla Young. Eighth Grade All A honor roll — Emily Bauer, Neil Bergsma, Aaron Bouchard, Zachary Comeau, Bryce Davis, Seth DeHaan, Alexander Dickerson, Bradley England, Emily Foote, Lindsay Genther, Marquise Gill, Kristian Hager, Gregrey Hamilton, Shannon Hamilton, Cassandra Holwerda, Corbin Holwerda, ShannonHooper, Nathaniel Iveson,Kimberly Erin Johnson, Erin Leach, Graham Lince, Graham Lince, Lucas Manning, Laura McKeown, Holden Meyering, Benjamin John Myers, Poholski, Zachary Schnicke, Sarah Scobey, NathanSeifert, Shelby Tedrow,Matthew Thomas, Jordan Jordan Timm, Dylan VanPutten, Benjamin Willshire, Cody Ybema. •II A/B honor roll — Kayla Adgate, Christina Ayers, Lauren ailey, Emily Beckering, Shannon Benedict, Quinn Bergstrom, Trenton Bosworth, Joshua Bremer, Gabriella Bruinsma, Joelle Bruinsma, Dustin Brummel, Joshua Christensen, Cody Clouse, Amy Coon, Garrett Dammen, Jessica Degroot, Benjamin Delger, Nathan Eaton, Erin Ellinger, Russell Ellinger, Ryan Faber, Allyson Finkbeiner, Caden Francisco, Mackenzie Gaikema, Clayton Garrison, Dalanee Gay, Rachel Gias, Erin Hermenitt, Kimberly Hodges, Andrea Jackson, Cody Ketchum, Andrew Kiel, Elizabeth Kissinger, Marissa Kurr, Whitney LaVire, Alyson Lynn, Alyssa Mason Mathis, McConnon, Abigail Muste, Nicholas Newton, Samuel Nieder, Carl Olsen, Jordyn Pascucci, Zacchary Pitman. 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Thursday, April 17, at the Thornapple Emergency Services Building, 128 High St., Middleville. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; the show will begin at 7 p.m. In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were S. * c s: < »’* sit to r.. ' Ith, > I A « Ui i •I Dr. Wendell Babcock will present a musical concert Sunday. April 13. at 6 p.m. at Whitneyville Bible Church. Ib 4 _ - tatGfaft ‘i W 1 ia £ [a kT’ to -?el laalan; be fe aa a iahSe ■ :r y-3K ct n ••xi jr >i» data i* I 3S1 & ta '‘qrhta. {iatai pt J -u =% '-S : -**i iia ijsiiB i “rirN*618 _■ M Ln Jmh j.-a. •< ^>sa B M t 'xnefli w * Voi fc*16 Wendall Babcock tor quiet, clean and fast. And they ran without gasoline. Ten years later, these cars were destroyed. What could have been the beginning of a break from oil dependency and the fix Americans find themselves in. today instead quietly ended. Come hear and see the story. The film will be shown for free, but donations will be appreciated. Babcock played both organ and piano in the Tabernacle of Gull Lake Ministries for many years. He also served on the teach­ ing staff of Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. Among his accomplishments are hundreds of musical compositions, poetry, record­ ings and innumerable publi­ cations. Whitneyville Bible Church invites the communi­ ty to join the congregation for this concert tomorrow. The church is located at 8655 Whitneyville Road (two miles east of M-37 between 84th and 92nd streets). Transitionsr» MM - This is the photograph by Bonnie Slayton which won her recognition by the Education Michigan Association, CALEDONIA VISION CENTER w& M. Ta ? 1 f ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available I r. Richard J. Choryan Cl T" J - SERVING OUR COUNTRY kYNAR^S WATCR COMfHTfOVNG ft; ; 1”I . 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(J* dl Any parent of a student in eleventh grade this year who a • ■ • • would like to be involved in planning the post-graduation overnight party should attend a meeting April 21 at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Parents with questions, should contact Lisa Rosenberg at (269) 7951918. The after-graduation party committee will be meeting regularly beginnin &a in the fall. This is an opportu­ nity to learn about working on committees for the event. (j Your one stop water store! Dr. Wendell Babcock to perform at Whitneyville Bible Church ^«S!q31 | - 9 Progressive Democrats to show “Who Killed the Electric Car?” ■* S bs l er and child, made with stained fabrics, a tattered book and rusted sheet metal to express the destruction and sorrow of war in that distant city. Slider's second piece. 'Spoon Souvenir' shows a female figure made with red and black fabrics and an antique silver-plated spoon for her head. All the artwork can be seen online at www.mea.org/awards/art. j < Hastings, Michigan 4f mc>p ricri. i till mJ isSwid thomapplearts.org W| arts council Kalamazoo 06670419 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. April 12, 2008 •II From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues NOW OPEN Treasurer disagrees with writer’s terminology MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING APPOINTMENTS OPEN FRIDAYS ASR INSURANCE ACCEPTED BRIAN NFKEOWN, D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY., SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 To the editor: I am writing to express disappointment with your reporting of Caledonia Township's April 2 board meeting,, Twp. billboard ordinance discussion reveals split” April 5 edition. For your reporter to con­ clude that two board mem­ bers agreeing on a matter under discussion constitutes some sort of a “club” is fac­ tually inaccurate and journal­ unprofessional. istically 44 i § 269-795-4400 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED, INCLUDING HEALTHY KIDS More of what vou want from your wireless company SCOOP id" tufli' IT' \r' CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT @LG A Such slanted commentary not only trivializes the processes of local govern­ ment, but certainly draws into question the objectivity and reliability of your news­ paper. We are not playing games. All of us as Caledonia Township board member, whether we agree or not on a particular issue, are attempting to serve our community Z’ I Handbell choir concert set for May 4 The annual handbell choir concert at the Middleville United Methodist Church will be Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. This year, the concert will include guest musicians IM to the best of our ability, That responsibility is made much more difficult with sloppy, long-winded report­ ing that fails to succinctly summarize the discussion and offers embellished con­ clusions. I believe that you can and should do better. Richard C. Robertson, treasurer Caledonia Township flutist Ann Hamming and violinist Tyler Swanson. The church is at 111 Church St. in Middleville. Call (269) 795-9266 for more information. I f * I J • • • • • 1.3 MP camera with video Sliding QWERTY keyboard 3 hot colors MP3 player Bluetooth Wireless Technology I £<! » . feu? 4 * l-. 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Srcrrtan Dvimapgk Township Planning GimmiaMan PX> Bos 4<W Mddkvdk Ml 49X13 Amerirana with iHaabilittoa Nniwr Prra«» •» dh apr« ial acres* nneds should call the Township al Irart two dav* prior to the public hcarrng dates ao arcum mr«da(jnnt can hr made He spt Ctf uJh' using lev* dccincif* b ply replacing old lightbulb* with new. lughcr-efficienca disposing <*f them Mem!! say* she would like V» see people shop local •y. use les* fuel and uk b a al pT'iducerv rather than but livid (hat ha* traveled a long way. la fact she sayv she would like to have people learn how to pii\ well in their own backyard, under­ stand ba al ecxwyMetm and w lidKfi ht Mem IL sustamabilm also ha* an impact on c<«m munitx She savs she would like to sec area resident* get to kn<»w their neighbors bci lei and learn how i<> help each other Someday we may nerd w- MAP, continued from page 3 Kegwal tot <m*itnaiH<n «d fht* sneciai use a H«tw tor Half win hr nwdrrid ai this t* rw» kMigrr an wtn* vv rn |( McftonM* arc encouraged Io check MIXrTs frequently updated list of lane cktHiret thaf i* accessible on the Web site at MDOT WWW michigan gen lancc lo sure* To request copies of Taxing the Way.* contact the MOOT Office of ('ommumcation* in lansmg at (5171 373-21W Unda Gaaprr, Nenrtan Tmmship FTanrimg Uimmisawin THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE XMJOCW UMUX Hwi a Pubto Awwaxv M rt tor Mw M T>w*rwiPf‘l* TwMhip Thfvmamk Brlbigfl Srfwrft*. (alrdunu (ommumh Nt’wwJi F.taiiqR will hr emductrd wn Af»r»l 17. 2(Xrt rt appmumairh 4 <M» PM m thr Pwrereir Tmmtoir Hail faurtrd al 2M Eart Main MreH I MtMkwIk Mich<an Thr PuMh Arxurary trrt i* ormdm 1rd to dmamilralr that tht < nrnputrt pro ft am ward to toovd and <«unl thr witoi cart at th< etedton mret* tto rrqutrrmmli <d law. *" kuaan I klirtrtra Thum^pk Tmmship CVrk JVki f ad Mam Sitmrt Charitable Organisation 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. >----------- IF------ ----------- -------- -------- --- 6A^ _m — a_ a— —. _ r _ * M MW — . . aa — >a Fa *chotor»hip and chorrtablt gift mtamation 7 L » P.O. *OK 164 Middavi»«. Michigan 49333-0164 1 3B-HMMI -I ♦kIaef ahotmail com VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF MiRLK NOTH4. IS HF kLH\ (4VEN that thr Village Council nt the Village nf Middleville ha* adort ed Village <hdinanc r No 2843 amending C barter 2A of the ViIIage Code nf chdmancr* The principal pm wsmns rt the amending ordinance art summarized at follow* Village O THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Thnrnapple Townahip Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 WEDNESDAY April 30, 2008 r» »•. >ft«3 amrrxh Charter » of the Village Code t«. pnrvidt tor thr foll<Min|2 Artick I • Central The amending ordinance inrhidri right definition* which art used throughout the chapter mcludmg but not limited to definition <4 the term* Emergency Services," Tire I tepartmmt.' and Tire Ode ’ Article II Adoption of Fire Code The amending ordinance adopt* by rHerence the NFPA 1 I’niform Fire Code. XM*» Edition promulgated by the National Fire Prrdecfion AMonatum a* the fire code tn he rnforred within the Village with amendment* a* noted in Ordinance 204.3 h HI Fire Protection. The amending ordinance rKtahliahe* that the Fire Chief of the Thomapple Townahip Emrrgenn Nrnw and hisher designee* are authonard to enforce the Fire Cexie wrthin the ViRage including when nece^aary the right n( errtn upon any premise* adj<fining or adjacent to. and utilise am facilities available for. the etlingutshmrnt of am fire tn the Village Arhc-lt IV - Open Burning Article B rd Chafdrf 24 include* limitation* <m open burning unthm the Village No perarm or entth i* permitted to hum outside and m thr open vannu* material* set forth m the ordinance including hut not limited to. leaves, dead grass gras* clippings weeds, and similar type* of materials, tree* tree trimmings, hranche* brush and similar tvpe* material*, rrfuae garbage and waste materials 1 * 4 Article V' - Penalties. Cort Reowery Ordinance 2043 prm*idr* that vmlatmm of Chapter 26 nf the Village Code shall hr punishable a* municipal mM infraction Further, a person receiving Emergent Sennoe* a* defined in the ordinance mas bt sublet1 to rate* and charge* rrtahliwhrd and to he collected by Thtimapple Townshqi. !“ PvMic^tiwn/f fFrctirr Drtr Village Odinance Nn 2643 u’lll beoMt eBectrve an April 12. 3M. A copy ot the foregoing ordinance* ma\ he examined or purchased at the Village office* HMI East Mam Sfrert. within the Village during V illage office hour* Hated MftTMl \pnl A 200* . . each tMbcr m ven imfkwtani wax* for Mtppiwt and care, suggest* Merrill SuMainahilits an*c* from a hrnevolcni awtmwmh, and n begins by loving y<*ui ncsghbtw ‘ A* Merrill and thr awn miner have planned event from bird walks m river cleanups to tree mm res. she defines Middle* die Green Ikrv* a* nwg\ efliirt She Mrcvsrv that no big corpirat h m is splashing its logo sign*, and their i* no large unmr of funding This tv alt dnven from pervwial (xmxniion If you carr about how you w ant tn live well-and I think most people do there will be an inirrvrt in what we are doing as a community. say * Mem It “You will be able to connect up w uh those people who want to share a better local life with their neigh bors She Nays she hopes those who attend the event* May 2. 3 and 4 will. ‘ I ind out that hx mg l<K*al isn't ro yokel On Friday. May 2, Green Days will begin with the opening of the farmer* mar ket The farmers market u dl be held at the Town Center on M 37 due to thr m hrd uled *frcet*cape construc­ tion. which will impact the Mam Street area until the middle of AuguM Also scheduled for V ndax are a M a m, bird walk along the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, a noon time natiirc walk on the trad and a mill pond clean up by canoe and kayak, Friday * event* will end with a showing of (he film, “Local Foods/’ spon­ sored by IakmI FutureMiddleville al the new Mason’s Hall on Main Street. < >n Saturday, there will be roadside clean up*, a bird VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL Plea* be advised the Thomapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the following mat­ ter: Variance WHO A variance request to construct an addition to a home locM~ rd a! 7631 Nnffke !>nw. Caledonia. Mlhas been submit ted This request will require a variance from Section 7.6.6, Set Back Requirements, of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance and is generally known as parent parcel *IH 144I5(U>41 (K). Written comments regarding this Variance application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Zoning fk»ard of Appeals. PO Box 459. Middleville, Ml 49331 Americana with Piaabilitiea Notice Persons with special access needs should call the TowvuMp at least two days prior to the public hearing dates so accom modal ions can be made Respectfully. Everette Bogg*. Secretary Thomapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals wing trail u a!k at 9am and information Kxxth* fnwn mxm to 4 p m cm the green space between the village hall and ( hamp* rwtauranl The dax end* w uh the show mg of the film “The Prmei of Community at ithc Ml Maron * Hall IXinng the dax. Pharma* * Care will collect expired medication* for dtspo\a| < rati acinitir* will be ax ail able. xponMMvd by the ProgrrsABr Democrat* ol West Michigan. On Sunday, another bird walk will step ofl at M a m and the trail i* open f<w fam iltc* to bring their hike* to > $ / a See GREER, page 12 a LEGAL NOTICE v’ S> »l”>IS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 25 2006 The regular mewling of the Village Council of Middleville I • orde< at Michigan waa called to 7:00 PM by Ptwiudent Myem »n the Council Chambers of the Village Hall Roll Call Members preaent Mr* Comon Mt Lytlt. Mr Myer*, M» Parker, Mi Pullen and Mr Van Noord Absent One Mr Oliver Prewdent Myerw asked that the •ynopais of the March 11, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clad* The minutes of the March 11 2008 meeting were preaent ad Van Noord made a motion Io accept the correclad minutes and Pullen supported the motion Voice Vote Ayes Sim Nays Nona Abaanf One (Oliver) Motion I'aaaed ACTIONS TAKt N 1, President Myani presented the agenda lylle made a motion to ar-cept the revised agenda and Parker Supported the motion Voice Vote Ayas Six Nays None Absent One (Oliver) Motion Passed 2. Parker made a motion to approve the Resolution 08 08 Temporary Suspension of Enforcement for Garage Sala Signs within I ocal Street Right of Way fur April 25 and April 26 2008 as presented Van Noord supported the motion Roll Call Vote Ayes, six (Lytle. Myers. Parker, Pullen. Van Noord and Corson) Nays. None Absent one (Oliver) Motion Passed 3 Pullen made a motion to approve the Resolution 08 09. Temporary Suspension Susp«naion of Enforcement tor Trash, Litter or Junk Ordinance during Spring Clean-up beginning on April 26 Io April 3. 2008 aa presented 1 ylle supported the motion Roll Gall Vote: Ayes, six (Myers. Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson and Lytle) Nays. None Absent, one (Oliver) Motion Passed 4 Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the March 25, 2008 meeting in tt»e amount of $102,047 52 Lytle supported the motion Voice Vote: Ayes Six Nays None Absent One (Oliver) Motion Passed 5 Parker made a motion to approve F lets A Vandenbnnk pro­ posal to the Water System Reliability Study for $7,100 Corson supported the motion Voice Vote Ayes; six Nays: None Absent one (Oliver). Motion Passed 6. At 8 20 PM Corson made a motion io adjourn Die meeting and Parker supported the motion Voice Vote Ayes All Nays None Absent One (Oliver) Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete tert of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 900 a m. and 500 pm, Monday through Friday I * <* • 1^ f * Lr*' I**- aWl i c M 1 Wi TUI 1 u ’I s N �The Sun and News. Middleville. April 12, 2008- Page 11 Financial Focus sssss it Vk n L % VC* Middleville village sale days set garage Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Time for some financial spring cleaning? t, you've probably got them close at hand. And it's not just a matter of having your brokerage and 401(k) state­ ments in nice, neat piles. Once you've got these docu­ ments together, you might see opportunities to consoli­ date some of your accounts. For example, you may have IRAs with different banks and financial services com­ panies, By moving them all to one provider, and possibly rolling!4 over an old 401(k) into an IRA, you could save some fees and reduce your •It ­ paperwork, but, more impor tantly, you may find that such a move actually helps you better manage your investments. You'll know exactly what you're invested in, and it will be easier to fol­ low a single investment strategy. Also, with all your IRAs in one place, it will be much easier for you to man­ age the required minimum distributions you must start taking when you turn 70-1/2. (These distributions are not required for Roth IRAs.) * Review your "systemat­ ic" investments. Many years ago, you might have started moving systematically money from your checking account into an investment. You may or may not engage in many of the typi­ cal activities of "spring cleaning" - de-cluttering the attic, reorganizing your clos­ ets, touching!- up the paint, etc. - but you can almost cer­ tainly benefit from "sprucing up" your financial situation. As you survey your finan­ cial landscape, what areas might you want to tidy up? Here are a few suggestions: ♦ Clear your portfolio of investments. "redundant" Over time, you may have built a sizable investment portfolio. But if you have too many L_ investments that look _ alike, you may actually be hindering your progress toward your goals. After all, if you own a dozen stocks of companies in the same industry, they're all likely to be buffeted by the same eco­ nomic forces. Look for opportunities to replace some of these "redundan­ cies" with different types of taking securities, into account your risk tolerance and time horizon. * Organize your financial records. If you're like those of us who file our taxes at the last minute, now is the per­ fect time to organize your financial records, because * ■ h Ssi: & £ I* <*. "v —•aux ■ ; I; ■X: it I n.l ■MnvaiW QI -» ' ' «IBtW ' d ? a! fe WiwfiB talite ta Ifcaiwi SINCE 19 II 4 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 9,. lengA • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Front End Alignment • Loaner Cars VISA (269) 795-9596 >> Call All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com '4 06670508 Contractors... You have enough worries, why should high insurance premiums be one of them? — 'if >6 * 06670629 i i A II A FWH HM » mai^/Treet «*** I 10 a.m - 3 p.m. SAVINGS BANK of X I T 1VCE C° VMhMtkVMTWO* Featuring 16 homes by local builders Home Parade 9590 Scotsmoor Dr. Barry County Builders ^■5 Middleville u Mill Pond Condos 1823 Starr View Lane 1798 Starr View Lane ■ -A I MepenM Insurance fined , 7 t ft » I ’ Saturday, April 19 n I W** J <«■ • Glass Repair Master • J 5"’” Ul.' nt 0® 104. Registration forms are available at the Village of Completed Middleville, forms should be mailed to the village of Middleville, 100 E. Main St., Middleville 49333. For more information on the sales or the green space, contact Audrey VanStrien at (616) 292-6134 or (269) 795-4930. AUGNMEMT FPAME In the Caledonia D&W Village Center E R S J E W E But perhaps the circum­ stances of your life have changed and this money could better be used else­ where. Scrutinize your auto­ matic investments to see lif_ they still make sense for you. ♦ Check your beneficiar% ies. ieneficiary designations on financial documents IRAs, •It insurance policies, 401(k)s, etc. - are extremely •It important, because they supersede even the instructions in your will. Over time, your family situation may L through have changed. death, divorce, remarriage or the birth of new children, so tit should periodically you review all your beneficiary designations. ♦ Examine your insurance coverage. When you have a young family, you need a certain amount of life insur­ ance coverage to provide for some major expenses - such as your mortgage, college for your kids, perhaps some retirement funds for your spouse. But when your chil­ dren have grown, your mort­ •It, gage is paid and your spouse has decades' worth of retire­ ment savings, your insurance needs may change considerably. At the same time, you may find other uses for insurance. Take some time and review your insurance coverage with your financial advisor. By following these "spring cleaning" suggestions, you can help put your financial house in order for the sea­ sons to follow. Take action soon. This entire site Copyright © 2008 Edward Jones Due to the upcoming reconstruction of Middleville’s Main Street, the annual village-wide garage says will be held Friday, April 25. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who is planning a garage sale those days should contact Amy DeVries at (269) 795-7520 to register. Maps will be available show­ ing the addresses where sales are being held. Again this year. the Development Downtown Authority is rentingV spaces on the green area between Champs and the village hall on the yard sales days. The cost for the 10-by- 10-foot space is $5. No venders or businesses are allowed to purchase spaces. r j y ’ I I • * 10715 Gun Lake Road 3454 Elmwood Beach Dr. 11695 Marsh Rd. 3937 England Rd. 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Buckland Insura » With offices in Delton and Hastings Delton: 269-623-5115 or 800-223-3590 Hastings: 269-948-3720 or 888-223-3590 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 12, 2008 •Il ion art and architecture u a--. * V as • -14Z 5-2£jl’ > si'** •4h v «a ** - V - a? ■— * *7 * * •- Z »*•< * ‘ *1 * -— ■ <<jR • -*T **• a*- • sis 7^ - * Wr • 4 •*1 s *■ — 3 S <=r?* UBCJ ©38CI A 3 -V I - —- •4BV pa -**>■ 'I ,e o a] « rd & IfcjS i UBC * r• ' * - * 3 I-*** x r *▼ •ff. Um; J- * ^2^ * —cr - * ~ -f—«»- _ This is the before picture. The scaffolding created a sense of sculpture in down­ town Middleville as build­ ings damaged by fire in rz 06670483 \ / December are getting a I I facelift. The Cracked I I Pepper even had a special I I entrance. I I I I I I I I G5. MJ ♦ DOBBIN'S I Call: Jeff or Chris I I 1 s. 3 ~- -^7 4^-it i~ t < • z r^*. J 7 < - i"i - -C • ’ - i r" trii ?*** - • _ After the scaffolding was removed the brick exterior makes its own artistic statemerit. More work is still to be done inside and new windows will be replaced. A* ”J 4 fig-* GREEN, continued from page 10 3! ft-A •.I 1847 E. M 79 Hwy Hastings, Ml 49058 I • Jump Start Service • Tire Service • Lock Out Service • We Buy Junk Cars JEFF DOBBIN S (269) 945-0191 u —■"-“3 t I I 4 rffte 5 W„‘ I 3k-: li' 8 i; _4=..: JI - J •’ SJ w* i »* •A 6.3-?^'-''' - Official Notice 4 9 <7* JI 3 -’7 r a 3§ ?* V _-T_ • * taw lt9><s. r/—• HH crs-; vs There will be a Public Meeting held on April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital for anyone '■ . interested in learning more about the □ & 364 *c < -•ss- - New Hart Veterinary Clinic breaks ground Discussion will include the major themes that influenced the Pennock Board of expansion: quality of service, parking, single rooms for patients, additional ser­ vices, financial viability, and the ability iMlt ride the trail. Merrill reminds everyone to wear a helmet and keep dogs on a leash. At 1 p.m., there will be a local foods picnic with food supplied by Otto's Turkey Farm, Geukes Market and 1 merchants the from Middleville Farmer's Market. Anyone who would like more information about Green Days may contact Merrill at suemerrill@fnwusers.com. Anyone wanting to partici­ pate in the millpond clean-up needs to contact Merrill at this e-mail address in advance. Family and friends gathered on April 8 to help Dan Hart break ground on his new facility which he hopes will be complete by late November. Hart says, ‘This is a real­ ly big day for me and for the community. The existing Hart Animal Hospital will remain open in Middleville until the new facility is complete. Pictured from left are Russ Osterhart, Dan Hart, Bill Miller, contractor Brian Appel and members of his crew Alan Gragg and Derrek Reneau. Trustees’ decision for the Hospital’s jit © ii jgtf jZ^ SltlbB i lispr Btrtk I < -f 4 fl AZ J rX r 3^- of the Hospital to remain competitive. 1 ' I z J expansion of Pennock Hospital. i Be _ AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience (.! OPEN 7 HOUSE if SUNDAY 1-4 PM « I ____ B Bowens Mills to celebrate spring Pennock HEALTH SERVICES 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings 06670594 Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan offers MyBIue, a suite of affordable, individual health care plans. Details on the plans include rates, benefit details, and easy enrollment ______ can be found at: www.jimglessner.coveragforone.com High deductible plans are affordable & guard against financial catastrophe. • A medical emergency can occur in the blink of an eye. • Premium for Young Adults lower than $50 month. • Compare plans and apply online, it’s easy. Go To www.jimglessner.coverageforone.com - My website is free and fast, and has all the information you need to help you choose the right product. Please contact me if you have any questions Blue Cross / Blue Shield r Blue Care Network of Michigan AottorM NqndHrt «nt fr BIbi Cress Hh SNeN of MUipi. Bfue Cress Btoe SMI of McMps is a nonprofit corporate! and independent Icensec il the Btoe Cress Mf Rte SMeid Assoditei =========:========= — _______ JBwir . Signs s J’m Glessner, RHU, RN rides, farm and baby animals, a Civil War living history encampment along, with springtime photos, from noon to 5 p.m. Bowens Mills is pleased to have Jerry Pepper as its sheep-shearing demonstrator. Pepper, from the Allegan area, has been shearing sheep for more than 20 years. This is a rare opportunity to watch a master craftsman demon­ strate his art and technique. Guests can gain an under­ standing of the hard work and skills of days gone by. Pepper has adapted his own technique from New Zealand and Australian sheep shearers. He has demonstrated sheep shearing all over the state of Michigan, for school groups, libraries, nursing homes and even in a shopping mall. Young animals will be dis­ played in the old-fashioned atmosphere of the Bowens Mills Gathering Place. See JRG@razorbackroad.com Great location: Miles of boating Over 150 ft of river frontage with lots of mature I trees. Extra garage with workshop too. This three bedroom, one and one half bath home is ready for a new owner who likes a natural setting. I Owners want this home sold I I See it Sunday with Ron Prins 893-5487. Smith-Diamond Realty. Directions: M-37 to Parmalee, go east across the river, the next left is I L w IV 1 -DP 7 *& *»- 1 Shear Pleasure Would Like To '7 O’ J <3 ti Theresa Runge '*7 til Nail Technician i i' ,o tv if «L SPECIALIZING IN ACRYLICS. w “i ’ ■ f i CALL THERESA FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Cl sfofeCll* pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS See BOWENS, next page ■ Bouman Dr. - Agency 616-698-7612 • Fax 616-698-3036 Life Health Disability 'a iiCt **• fishing on the river. aturday, April 19, The Celebration of Spring" at Historic Bowens Mills will feature horses plowing the fields, sheep-shearing demonstrations, horse-drawn 7135 Bouman Dr. Reduced to $224,900 r'^ r ' v. j ji k Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 495-7Z19 269Cl 0 I 'I, �! 5 S The Sun and News, Middleville, April 12, 2008/ Page 13 ------ «0*V • • — Middleville youth wins indoor racing event in Grand Rapids i; k I w: j i AM' II 2 DE o <♦*-*-* p: LZa 74 _ _ At ___ _ >•*' * It & &L v. ■ t * - Ji : I t > JBOfflBwjnxWGQ V r L High school ww '■5 *?■ B >6 b Thornapple Kellogg senior Ian Sisson (seated second from right) was joined by his parents and coaches as he signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Men’s Basketball program March 31. I tin ku Nil Trojan center signs on with Illinois Institute of Technology •r « 4L mL V VI and steward of TK. and is a great reflection of the basket­ ball program." said Thornapple Kellogg varsity head coach Lance Laker. “It is with a heavy heart I see him depart from our pro­ gram, but with great opti­ mism to see what Ian accom­ plishes from this point on. I truly believe Ian's best bas­ ketball lies ahead of him." IIT competes in the Collegiate Chicagoland Athletic Conference, an NAIA Division 1 confer- Thornapple Kellogg sen­ ior lan Sisson signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Men's program Basketball in Chicago Monday March 31 at TKHS. In his final high school season, Sisson averaged 5.5 points, 5.1 rebounds per game. A 6 foot 10 inch tall center, he also recorded 46 blocked shots on the season. “Ian has personified what it means to truly be a leader 4 <I y —- .ixiil Mb ISEMl Tvvist • ’ f A New ' *4 Utokuig oWiitMy [wd extwdiwuy • ir 0 AM I) from appetizers to full catering services for: F\/FQVTHIN(-7Graduations, Rehearsal dinners, dinners. Weddings, L V Ll\ 1 II III Nxy Driz-jz-i Bridal & Baby Qhnu/cvc Showers A & Rirthririvs Birthdays lv U- 111 »■ q, I. * 9 I' .i' in Caledonia and taking bookings now! rt’*’ I I !-V | LOCATED I • H* • I ; i co« 554-4661 £ anewtwist@comcast.net I ence. The Scarlet Hawks fin­ ished last season with a 5-26 record under head coach Rusty Loyd. “We are really excited to have someone who can impact our basketball pro­ gram but is also a fine young man,” Loyd said of Sisson. “We expect Ian over the next four years to .have a great basketball experience as well as a great experience in the classroom.” Sisson was surrounded by his family, friends, and coaches as he signed his let­ ter in the TKHS library. He plans to work towards and engineering degree at IIT. at age 10. In the upcoming season. Seth will enter the ASA Late Model Northern Division. He will be taking part in Middleville 14-year-old Seth Moody found out March 29 that he can be as successful racins inside as outside. , In the inausural Arena Racing event at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids, Moody took the checkered in the Race of flag Champions. He led the entire race in a half-size race car sponsored by radio station WGRD in front of a crowd of more than 2,200 people. Arena Racing will be a regular event at the Delta Plex. beginning in October. Moody has already had plenty of success on the track, even though he doesn't turn 16 for another 20 months. He was the Young Gun Champion in the four-cylin­ der mini stock class last sum­ mer at the Winston Motor Speedway. Racing go-karts at the Ravenna Motor Park. Moody was the Junior 2 Champion in 2006, the Spec Blue A Champion in 2005, and the Spec Blue B Champion in 2004. Moody has always had a passion for racing. He faith­ followed fully Jimmie Johnson's racing career, and has his father Alan Moody who is also his “crew chief' paint up his racing cars like the #48. Seth started racing BOWENS, continued from previous page races at Winston Motor Speedway, the Kalamazoo Speedway, and along the ASA Northern Division schedule. ■ 8^ --- »>j *a? > 5 ■ ''L >** iri. llA'jta =*—« w EL2 ; .L - - •I *• = Ti--. 'S - =30 Seth Moody Smart Strand up to 20% OFF SeeStore forD etails Financing Available •->7 er * -=r * ^8 r'i’ 5? * * the new baby chicks and bun­ nies inside the gathering place. Bowens Mills Studios * -r photographer Carleen Sabin |SE will be on hand to take springtime digital children's and family portraits. Portraits may be taken with or without live bunnies. Photo CDs will be $25. There is no admission fee to the Gathering Place for "The Celebration of Spring." Tickets into the park are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Each visitor to the park will receive a free |j wagon ride with I horse-drawn .. _ ~ — —— | admission. An old-fashioned plow IB day will feature several teams of draft horses and plowing % demonstrations throughout the day, along with a bam- | yard horse pull. Historic Bowens Mills ■ Present coupon at time of purchase. enters around an 1864 grist One per household. Not valid with any mill and cider mill. The other offer. 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Expires 5/1/08 I I N O R s x,.„ 9185 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) • Caledonia, MI 49316 (616)891-9000 i § �14/The Sun and News. Middleville. April 12. 2006 Four Fighting Scots announce their college plans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia varsity girls’ track and field coach Joe Zomerlei was a little teary eyed up as he watched a pair of his seniors, Stephanie Rossman and Andrea Schedlbauer, officially announcing their plans to join college running pro­ grams last week. 1 think it means a lot to him to sec his athletes suc­ ceed.” said Schedlbauer. It was an emotional day for the girls too. While being joined by family and coaches at Caledonia High School, the girls had a special guest join them as well. “We invited Mrs. (Carolyn j Ross today. because (her daughter) Kendra was such a big part of our lives.” said Rossman. We were on the relay team that went to state with her. She was our big sister.” That relay team was the 3200 meter relay team. a. ONTEMPO eSgbON ALON «S?AY A I Lilial ■ //• i which also included fellow senior Kendal Grant, that placed fifth at the 2006 Division 2 state track and field meet Ross, a senior in the spring of 2006. joined the Cornerstone University running program after graduat­ ing from Caledonia. A fatal crash claimed her life in January. In all. four Caledonia ath­ letes announced their college plans April 9. All four arc part of the Caledonia varsity track and field teams this spring. And all four have competed al the state track and field finals. Rossman. Schcdlbauer. and I uke Taylor have all also compet­ ed in the state cross country finals. Rossman is headed to Detroit Mercy to join the Women's Track and Field and Cross Country pro­ grams. Schedlbauer is set to the join the University of Minnesota Track and Field and Cross Country pro- XA "■ • A Full Service Contemporary Salon AVEDA • REDKEN • NIOXIN 616-891-1093 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia Village Centre 1 I 1 TK ATHLETIC BOOSTERS I I RAFFLE October 25, 2008 Montpellier, Ohio 1 i are invited to attend the 2008 reverse Raffle in " Montpelier, Ohio on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Pam Palmer Q 795- 7667 or check our website 0 www. Tkschools.org/athletics/*~ s ters/re verseraffle grams. T aylor has plans to join the men's teams Track and Field and Cross Country teams at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Tom Fifer, who also runs track at Caledonia, has plans to join the Hope College Men's Soccer program. Schcdlbauer was seventh in Division 2 at 2004 state cross country finals, as a freshman. Injuries slowed her down a bit during the course of her high school career, but she feels like those days are behind her. “My drcam had always been to be a DI AllAmerican.” Schcdlbauer said. “I’m really excited because (Minnesota has) multiple All-Americans on the team and I 'm going to get to run with them every day.” Taylor was also a part of the Division 2 state cross country finals as a freshman in 2004. and returned in each of the following three sea­ sons. In track, he was a member of the 3200-meter relay team last spring which set a new school-record and I he finished fourth at Division 2 finals. The Caledonia boys* pro­ gram has seen a lot of suc­ cess over the course of his four years, and he’ll be join­ ing another very successful program at GVSU. “They’re obviously a solid team.” Taylor said. “They’re such a great program. The coach is awesome. Freshman year it won’t be so much of a pressure situation for me. They have a good freshman class coming in and it’ll be nice to run with people that arc better than me.” Fifer joined Schcdlbauer, Rossman, and Taylor at the track state finals in 2007, but his real love is soccer. He is all-time on the fourth an-ume Fighting Scot scoring list Miscellaneous PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ ing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. 91919. It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! X* * * <V f A LV '.id Caledonia seniors Tom Fifer (from left), Stephanie Rossman, Andrea Schedlbauer, and Luke Taylor announced plans April 2 that they’ll be continuing their education and athletic careers on the collegiate level. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 32 goals over the course of his three varsity seasons. Last fall Fifer scored 17 goals to go along with 11 assists. He said playing soccer on the collegiate level has been his dream for as long as he can remember. 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Most other insurances accepted I aI 11'ftI V Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 da ■ Alexis Snyder MPT a �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 12, 2008/ Page 15 •Il Mobile Homes Community Notices Community Notices Farm FOR SALE: 1990 Fairmont mobile home. 14x70, 2 bed­ rooms, 1 bath, appliances in­ cluded. Excellent condition, $4,000.' Call 517-663-7065 leave message. MIDDLEVILLE MASONIC LODGE #231 meets third Wednesday each month, Meal served 6:00pm; meeting, 7:30pm. ZION R.A.M. meeting first Monday each month. Meal served 6:00pm, meeting 7:30pm. COMING TO MIDDLE­ VILLE!!! Dr. Cobbler full service shoe, leather, tack repair, and tack consignment store. Opening in April, lo­ cated in Northtown Center, 9422 Spring Creek Court/M37. (269)795-9330 For Sale Business Services E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 ABOVE SALE: FOR GROUND POOL, 18X48. CALL (269)945-9382 IF NO ANSWER LEAVE NAME AND NUMBER, WE'LL CALL YOU BACK. 10% off any Deck Package plus free deliverv thru April. OPEN SATURDAY - Durkee Lumber, alto, MI (616)868-6026. Household A BED - A new queen pillowtop mattress set, still in plastic. Must sell $109, 616949-2683. Can deliver. A BEDROOM SET - Brand new, never used, complete set. Value ^2,000 sell $500, 616-949-6525. A BRAND NEW king pil­ low top mattress set $199. Call (616)949-6525. A I COMPARE OUR CD RATES. Bank issued, FDIC-Insured to S100. JLU’J) 3.25% m 0.5-year Me ■ Mi Uii < J*® Minimum deposit $5,000 Annual Percentage Yield (APY), effective 04/09/2008. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are federally insured up to $100,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per issuing institution. CDs are also federally insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) in qualified retirement accounts per issuing institution. Subject to availability and price change. CD values may decline in a rising interest rate environment, and the market value may fluctuate if sold prior to maturity. The amount received from the sale of the CD at current market value may be more than, less than or equal to the amount initially invested. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value in these instances. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. You pay no additional commissions, annual fees or periodic charges. The estate feature allows heirs to redeem the CDs upon the death of an owner at face value plus interest earned, subject to limitations. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. 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MENT 30 acre WILDLIFE FOREST, Alto/M-50 near IBLEAM 96. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, EAVESTROUGHING 1,150 sq. ft. $685 & ut, cats Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. okay, (616)891-1840 Free Estimates. Since 1959, 269-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com MIDDLEVILLE: 1BD APARTMENT, $575/month Boat Docks Now stocking includes utilities. Call a complete line of Tommy (616)617-6765. Dock supplies. OPEN SAT­ URDAY, Durkee Lumber, THORN-BARRY APART­ Alto, MI (616)868-6026. MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom CONSTRUCTION: addiapartments starting at $575^ tions remodeling, roofing, - * Please call (269)795-3889 to ,siding, pole barns & decks. schedule an appointment. Licensed builder 17 years. » Tom Beard, cell 269-838Garage Sale 5937. CALEDONIA: 3 FAMILY --------------sale, 7693 Golf Meadows Dr., FAIRVIEW CONCRETE (M-37 west on 76, left on CONSTRUCTION: poured IGolf Meadows Dr.). Thurs- walls & flat work. Quality day-Saturday, April 17th- workmanship. Licensed & 19th, 9am-? Clothes (2T- insured. 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Classic CLARKSVILLE: farm house completely re- . modeled. 3BD, 2 bath, and all new kitchen. 3 acres in­ cludes big red bam, $189,900 Country Hills Re­ alty 293-0980. WANTED! 2-3 BD home in Middleville/Thornapple Township. Must be clean. Will pay up to $800/mo. Call Ryan (616)947-5672. WANTED! 2-3 BD home to purchase on land contract in Middleville/Thornapple Township. Call Ryan (616)914-5672. ALTO: VERY PRIVATE 5 acre sensational piece of property. Back off the road, big plateau and all mowed with creek. $89,900i Country Hills Realty (616)897-1061, 293-0980. Help Wanted CHILD CARE - Appletree Learning Center is now hiring for lead teacher and aide positions at our Caledonia location. Please apply within at 8187 Broadmoor in Cale­ donia. CALEDONIA EXCEP­ TIONAL 10 ACRES! Pond out front with perfect build­ behind. Close to ing site si schoolj and M6. $119,90 Country Hills Realty 8971061, 293-0980. 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I �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-04-19.pdf 569c1c6a33d218156aa27fb7bc6a396e PDF Text Text r~l II I �HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 HMtlnsp Llbn“1' 227 E State St Hastings Ml M1 4 S/N d .1 j d New: A RrSty/ / ^Q? < I * Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas .oH 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 16/April 19, 2008 Discussions get testy get tabled d uM rimve ^(Oiq zmsl znifiib ssjpiq ib sgsl zmsl ooiq lomob ifiol I moi l >nignH 1 l£(i! nisM nasd by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Much of Monday evening's meeting of the Caledonia Village Council focused on the streetscape project and unresolved prob­ lems with catch basins and drains, the status of the siren project, legal bills from vil­ lage attorneys Mika, Meyers, °eckett and Jones, and prob­ lems with the permitting process for construction and demolition. Jonathan Moxey, engineer from Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc., reported that the application for a Main Street facade grant has been sent to the state; it would be mid-May before the village hears anything about the application. He noted that concerns with the parking lot on the north side of Main Street were being worked on, and remaining details from the streetscape construction were being addressed. The relocation of a fire hydrant was not neces­ sary. Trustee Karen Hahn open­ ed the discussion of bid pro­ posals for fixing the prob­ lie lems with catch basins and roof leads, or drains, in the north parking lot. (Drainage problems had resulted in ice on the lot this past winter.) Her comments about a catch basin on Emmons and Church streets near the library noted that the line is small; she wanted to get a quote from Georgetown Construction for its replace­ ment. . There is no catch basin at Lake and Emmons streets, which she said was needed to prevent more damage to the pavement. "I’m trying to figure out why it was not included in the construction," she said. The quotation from Georgetown Construction for the parking lot roof leads was the lowest, and she sup­ ported accepting that quote. •ii When Moxey explained that Diversco, the original con­ tractor whose quote was the highest of the three received by the village, had problems with another contractor doing the work, Hahn ripost­ ed, "Require them to match Georgetown's price." Trustee Glenn Gilbert asked, "Why Why is the Georgetown price so much lower?" Erskine contributed, "The back parking lot (the north parking lot) is not looking good. The pavement is buck­ led." Moxey assured him that the bad pieces of concrete would be removed and fixed. Hahn moved on to land­ scaping problems with dead trees. Moxey told her that they would be taken care of. Erskine returned to the roof leads, asking, "Do we want to argue over roof leads? Four or five major roof drains should have been hooked up before the con­ crete was laid. One that was hooked up did not go any­ where. How could we let it not be hooked up? It (the water) ran off onto the side­ walk." Moxey responded that three new drain spouts tie were being installed. Terry Mulvihill, presiding in the absence of Scott Williamson, village presi­ dent, asked, "What is our recourse?" Erskine noted that the parking lot had been rebuilt in back of the buildings so that people could get into them easily. II Increase your liability insurance," he suggested dryly. Moxey pointed out that replacing the asphalt and concrete had not been included originally in the project. (Redoing the north parking lot was a $189,000 add-on to the streetscape project.) Hahn returned to the roof leads, asking if there had See COUNCIL, page 12 Carnival coming to Caledonia by Fran Faverman a 1 Illl •"■i - y—■* CLASSROOM ACOTON^LEVATION NORTH The front elevation plans for McFall Elementary. Construction begins at McFall and Lee by Patricia Johns JUlUi toIB ibiM tfio 0 (IB i orii IT 0(132 inqz 2FIO9 yiom )ls9 »1bD ladfnsm I oj o oiutui iioj vd MiroubS ) 3fir ifibnuoB <332 vl 5 9VT92 ) IO\b(IB HD 3dT TO olds) voiq or □xa io! rciBigoiq urnmoD Staff Writer • It may be a little strange for those driving by McFall in Elementary School Middleville to get glimpse of Winnie the Pooh through an opening in the wall of the cafeteria. The demolition phase of the construction at both McFall and Lee elementary schools began during spring break. While the construction at McFall is more visible, work begin- ning at Lee Elementary is mostly underground. Both construction areas are fenced, and students at both schools are being kept out of harm's way. At McFall, work is being done to enlarge the cafete­ ria and kitchen and add two classrooms to the first grade wing on the west side of the building. Access to the playground is fenced, as well, which will allow stu­ dents to watch the con­ struction safely and still have access to the play­ ground. Since the demolition is taking place in the cafeteria area, food services is pro­ viding an alternate meal that is being served in the classrooms. Meals are available to any student who chooses not to bring a lunch. Meals also are avail­ able to those students who receive free or reducedprice meals. At Lee, work will not impact the cafeteria until school is out for the sum­ mer, so meals will continue to served in the cafeteria. Once construction is complete, Lee will have a larger cafeteria and new kitchen, a new library, new bathrooms and lockers in the second grade wing. Construction will begin at the high school as soon as school gets out, with pre­ liminary planning work continuing, including the See CONSTRUCTION, page 14 Caledonia Ed Foundation seeks volunteers, board members Caledonia area residents members have an opportuni­ ty to help determine the future of their public schools by joining the Caledonia Education Foundation. The Caledonia Education Foundation (CEF) is current­ ly seeking candidates to serve as board members and/or committee members. The CEF is a 501(c)3 chari­ table organization dedicated to providing grant-funding for exceptional educational programs in the Caledonia Community Schools. community Interested members should prepare a brief letter of introduction, stating their interest in becoming a board member or a 1CEF volunteer, highlight-. ing attributes, experiences and resources they could contribute to the organiza­ tion. Letters must be mailed by April 25 to Jill Harrison, executive director, Caledonia Education Foundation, PO Box 353, Caledonia, MI 49316 "The grants are important to Caledonia students and teachers, as well as our com­ munity, because they fund wonderful learning opportu­ nities that are not traditional­ ly a part of the school district budget." says Harrison. . The Caledonia Education Foundation Board regularly III raises funds and is responsi ­ ble for the management and awarding of several scholar­ ships and grants, including the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship, the Van Bree Grant and the Barbara Gall Grant, says Harrison. The CEF also selects and hosts the annual Caledonia High Honored School Alumnus recognition and Foundation Fest, both held in conjunction with the high school homecoming football game. "This is a great way for people to volunteer and real­ ly impact our schools," says Harrison. For more information, please contact Jill Harrison at i(616) 891-8185, ext. 7319. Staff Writer The Kiwanis Club of Caledonia is sponsoring •n the Carnival in Skerbeck Caledonia the weekend of May 8 to 11. The carnival will be located at the Ralph E. Myers Stadium at 330 Johnson Street. Rebecca Lectka, club member, offered some per­ spective on the event, saying, "The carnival is a first time for us. We want to provide a wonderful family event for the community." The 32-member service club is active in Caledonia. Lectka said school groups and clubs can host fund-rais­ ing booths at the carnival and will be able to keep whatever funds they raise. Unlike some other events in other communities, there will be no skim to the local Kiwanis Club. Lectka said club members also believe in getting chil­ dren started early in commu­ nity service. She noted that two builders clubs have been chartered this year in the two middle schools, and that the Kraft Meadows Middle School club currently is plan­ ning to offer temporary tat­ toos and face-painting at the carnival. Last year, a Key Club was chartered at Caledonia High I School and the group is cur­ rently working with Davenport University to establish a chapter of the Circle Club at the school. The Caledonia Merchant Association is planning to sponsor a dunk tank and is looking volunteers for among the business and edu­ cation sectors and others who may be willing to be dunked. Lectka stressed that all funds raised will stay in Caledonia. "When we raise money, she said, "we donate it to the community. It gets spent on the youth of our communi­ ty." According to a press release supplied by Sonja Skerbeck. the carnival is a sixth-generation amusement company based in Escanaba and developed from the cir­ cus industry. The company's aim is to provide a clean and • friendly carnival midway focused on families with children. To that end, along with rides for thrill-seekers, there will be amenities such as rest pavilions and seating areas. Ride tickets for the carni­ val can be purchased in advance, and the company recommends advance pur­ H See CARNIVAL, page 6 In This Issue • Irving Township encourages fire permits • Calley announces re-election bid • Robotics team competes • Main Street traffic sparks discussion • 90-Minute Nanny opens • Coach Zomerlei gets his 200th career victory i �■ — *-• - I* 12 3TA(2T2A3\SS Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 I Irving Township encourages fire permits I Schools of choice enrollment now open by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Irving Township Supervisor George London encouraged local residents to call their local fire depart­ ment to obtain bum permits at the Irving Township Board meeting April 9. Permits are necessary since fines may be charged if a fire department has to respond to a fire for which no permit was sought, even if it spreads accidentally. Irving residents served by the Freeport •It or Hastings fire departments should call the Hastings department for a permit. Those Irving town­ ship residents served by Thornapple Township Emergency Services should contact that office for a per­ mit. London also encouraged local residents to call the local fire departments or United Way to have local emergency personnel install and check smoke detectors. In other business, renova­ tion of the township hall should be complete by the May 6 election. Some cabi­ nets have not yet arrived. The board also approved installing a Paper Gator at the township hall. Proceeds from paper recycling will be donated to Green Gables, a shelter for women and chil- dren in Barry' County. The board »!• will be going on the Barry County Road Commission tour and look­ ing at the roads. At the next meeting, the board will •It report which roads will be worked on this summer. The board will discuss putting the renewal of the fire millage on the August ballot. London said proceeds from the millage are not meeting the costs this year, the due to Headlee Amendment. The next Irving Township meeting will be Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. Caledonia church offering Zumba dance classes Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is offering a Zumba aerobic exercise program for the community. Classes began Wednesday, April 16, and will be held each Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. in the multi-purpose Art and room at the church, on the corner of 100th Street and the M-37 Highway. The Zumba program uses salsa” music in combination with aerobic dance activity. Chantel Wright and Jill Fisher will teach the class on a weekly basis through the month of June. Each person is asked to wear appropriate exercise clothing (able to move freely) and consider a $2 suggested donation per ses­ sion. Anyone with questions should call the office at (616) 891-1512. This Zumba program is part of the Sports Outreach Activities and Recreation (SOAR) efforts of the church to offer activities for the community. Past events have included basketball, volley­ ball, indoor soccer, baseball and softball. Currently, a running/walking club meets Wednesdays at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. n NATURE Natures Prescription for beautiful hair *' /( AVEDA J if ^ONTEMPO J/^LON I I £ II »I H It 11 1111 il H I I O I1 i li r /Aron inc A Full Service Contemporary Salon 616-891-1093 9351 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre I i II I There are 45 openings dis­ trict wide. Parents may pick up applications at the school administration office, 10051 The Thomapple Kellogg Schools school of choice application period is open -— — • until June 6. by Patricia Johns review changes, as well. “Reproductive health being taught in the district is still abstinence-based at the high school level, and absti­ nence-centered at the ele­ mentary and middle school level,” said Assistant Superintendent Tom Enslen. “This continues the way this has been taught in the dis­ trict.” Enslen will present the changes to the school board on Monday, April 21. Following that meeting, the reproductive health curricu­ lum, including videos, will Staff Writer This year, Thornapple Kellogg began to review its health curriculum because of changes in the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Health will now be part of the phys­ ical education curriculum. In addition, the district reviewed changes in the reproductive health section of the curriculum. A staff committee first reviewed the changes, then a broader com­ munity including parents, local religious representa­ tives and others met to / / •r The Gaines Charter Parks and Township Recreation committee invites everyone to the dedication of Prairie Wolf Park and trail walk on Saturday. May 3. Events will begin at 9 a.m. with weeding out garlic mustard, an invasive species, followed by a lane dedication and trail walk. Baked goods and coffee sales sponsored by the Gaines Historical Society will be held, and T-shirts commemo- FRIDAY, APRIL 25“, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. OFFICIAL OPENING SUNDAY, APRIL 27™, 200 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pancakes American 6:00 p.m. Greetings. Invocation and Introductions Presentation of Queen and Court A Legion/Nashville Lions Starting at 11:00 a.m. Bar-B-Que Chicken - Lions Club 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pancakes - Band Boosters » 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown Talent Show winners appear on the Sunday program. Maplewood School Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m. - Mid America Shows 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 Bible Church Men’s Quartet (Stage} 4:00 - 8:00 p.m Pancakes at the Legion Hall S Vermontville Bible Church • 250 N. Main Band Boosters at the Fire Bam 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Maple Valley Jazz Band Sunday Afternoon £» Special — * TB 4 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Special Blend 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Little Miss Maple Princess Talent 1:15 p.m. Introduce Queen & Court Director: Dennis Vanderhoeff • Theme: Big 3 “Kids" "Maple Syrup Trees "Chairpersons Mary I 4 REE I B Mtlth Kitti Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM I 4/19-4/20 MR. MAGORIUM (G) | O@ © FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (PG-13) • • 1:30, 4:10, 6:40. 9:20 11:00, FRI/SAT LS 11:50 It 'Bik it O FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (R) 11:10, 1:40 4:25, 6:50, 9:30 FRI/SAT LS 11:55 o PROM NIGHT (PG-13) 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 FRI/SAT LS 11:45 NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 4:35, 7:00, 9:10 12:00, 2:15 THE RUINS (R) FRI/SAT LS 11:25 21 (PG-13) ends n< 11: .1:40, 4:20, 7: , 9:50 r-C O U F»O N 9-*^ ■ n s s fr Sa 0’ 20ozDRINK 7 •rth $2 50 purchase ot 46ox bag of butwry popcorn n I I ^!u(si j. t r CiX ’ V tl I J Arm Wrestling Chairman: Greg Hoefler Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment & Gene Fisher Talent Winners Presentation of Queen and Court Crowning of 2008 Cl Queen by 2007 Queen Emily Eldred Egg Toss, Other Games Chairman: Merle Martin Maple Valley High School Choir Director: Ryan Rosin 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. r Children's Parade . 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. a ■H 0 No passes Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 4/18-4/24 Christopher Hier, DDS . •t• - a. 6 Hours of Rides $16. Cl Maplewood School M. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. rail*.# Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults V F Pancakes Flea Market (By Museum) Goodrich Skil Church Services 11:00 a.m. Pancakes 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. a SPRING MATINEES herbs and houseplants. Everyone is welcome to bring in a few garden digs to exchange with others. Door prizes, refreshments and gar­ den help also will be avail­ able. This event will be held rain or shine, and there is no charge. Congregational Church • i 10 S. Main Nashville Lions / American Legion at Legion Hall 11:00 a.m. The First Baptist Church at 6015 Bancroft Ave. in Alto will host a community garden exchange from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Gardeners are welcome to share plants they have and take home others. All types of plants are welcome, including flowers, grasses, fruit bushes, shrubs, bulbs, Methodist Church • 108 N. Main Arts & Crafts •• s4.00 - Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. $ Church Services 10: III a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 26™, 2008 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. x’ - Program Subject to Change - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m Band Boosters Serve Pancakes at the Fire Bam 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 0 (Downtown by Museum} Pay One Price - $16.00 I 4:00 £• p.m. - 10:00 p.m. American Legion/Nashville Lions Serve Flea Market *2* rating the event will be sold, For more information, call Participants also have the 616-698-6640. opportunity to “plant a family legacy” by purchasing a spruce tree for $10 and plant HASTINGS 4 it in the park. www.GQTI.com Prairie Wolf Park is locat269-945-SH0W DUALITY ed just south of the Gaines Downtown Hastings THEATERS on State St. Charter Township offices at Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound 8555 Kalamazoo Ave. Froo Drink Refills • 25c corn refills Parking is available at the BIG SCREE township office site. Those willing to get up ALL SEATS early to pull garlic mustard except adult will receive a free T-shirt. evening exchange April 26 Festival % *X Prairie Wolf Park dedication events set Alto church holding plant I il & be on display for parents to review at the administrative offices. Review are days Tuesdays, April 22 and 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following this comment period, which complies with state requirements, the new revision will be presented at the May 12 school board meeting for action. Information about the public review days is avail­ able by calling 269-7955522. S6.50 Maple Syrup 1 Reproductive health updated curriculum will be on display 68th Annual VERMONTVILLE *" Green Lake Road. For more information call 269-795-3313. Michigan Fiddlers (Opera House) 12:15 -2:00 pm David Dickerson & Band 2:00 p.m. Grand Parade Grand Marshals: Mike «-v . I \ & Nanette Visger Parade Theme: “A Sweet Escape in 2008" New Patients Welcome Parade Chairmen: Kathic Perez & £ Dina Miller 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tamera Ford Following Derby Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pul) 5:00 p.m. (Opera House) Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant Chairman Kathie Perez 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Special - $ 16 / 6 hrs. of rides For more information about this year's festival call (888) 482-8780 or www.vermontvillesyrupfestival.com The Producers take pride in bringing you Pure Maple Syrup & Maple Products. I :> 8911220 X ... * 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia VISA ........ .... ... TCh, '•life ■I L 323 'S �▼I Rep. Calley announces re-election bid J ii < X. X Z '• Citing a strong desire to continue serving residents of Ionia and Barry counties. State Rep. Brian Calley yes­ terday formally announced his bid for re-election to the 87th House District. A first-term Republican state lawmaker, Calley became an advocate for the district with a willingness to reach across party lines to help improve the quality of life for local residents and Michigan as a whole. "My priorities will always be set by the people back home, not by any special interests in Lansing," said Calley, of Portland. "It is a tremendous honor to repre­ sent local residents, and I want to continue to provide a strong voice for my con- fl «,s> s . *2^ N * *» S' < S: •I Sk stituents in the next legisla­ tive session." Calley has taken has kept residents informed about statewide issues with his biweekly editorial column. Additionally, he sponsored public events to help resi­ dents fight unfair property tax assessments and toy leadtesting clinics to protect local children. Calley also started "Random Acts of Kindness," a group of local volunteers who help neighbors in need. On the legislative front, Calley has focused on improving the state’s econo­ my and creating jobs for Michigan families. He authored a law allowing start-up businesses to contin­ ue receiving key tax incen­ tives to improve the state's economy and create jobs. "Small businesses drive Michigan's economy and are a tremendous source for new job growth," Calley said. "I will continue to work aggres­ sively to help lower the cost of doing business in Michigan, create jobs and strengthen our economy. Calley also has authored a law to help improve Michigan's organ-donation process. He is one of only a few freshman House law­ makers to get multiple bills signed into law. The lawmaker also has involved the area's younger generation in state govern­ ment by sponsoring a "Lawmaker for a Day" event in connection with a summer reading contest elementary " school students, as well as the "Make Michigan Better Essay Contest" to allow older students to sub­ mit bill ideas to improve life in the state. "Everyone has an inherent right to participate in the democratic process and get their voices heard," Calley said. "As the people’s voice in Lansing, I will continue to fight for lower taxes, sensi­ ble government and other bedrock conservative princi­ ples." Residents interested in helping Rep. Calley in his re­ election bid may contact the lawmaker at brian@briancalley.com Exalt to perform at Whitneyville Fellowship Church ''•hi - - l 1 ’1' Of <2 J***'! ^SCREENS I HI 41® 7 ♦ ai 1 99^ 13 if ■IM I I MI I i 11 Min *‘■■23 hiitiw I j csi 5JB9I ■ skit RSTJ S NN ksau ws Al- -f iaaiN I tel f II W1’ lief. I* J £ * -E The Allegan County Sheriffs Office will be con­ ducting several Boater's Safety Courses this spring. One of those sessions will be Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Lake Calvary Church located at 608 145th Ave, Caledonia. No registration required, just arrive before 8 a.m. Upon the successful com­ pletion of the class, attendees will receive boater's safety Classes are certificates. open to anyone 12 years of age or older. z Pointe / t= *“■ SJ»J nrraiu -* I r 5^5" i 4 • 1 s* .Ml.-«• < * *r > J ___ Bay Pointe assists BBBS Mike Powers owner of the Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant in Orangeville provided the Big Brothers Bowl for Kids sake in March a grand prize of a night’s stay in one the inn’s premier lakeside rooms. Here Powers is presenting winner Dawn Huss with a certifi­ cate as BBBS director Gayle Bachert looks on. It was the first year that Huss bowled with a Hastings Mutual team. AM ■• ZjfWl ft fl .< inBnrnrnrnrnrnnnri 1- |g mi m -Illi -ir The Kiwanis Club of Caledonia is proud to present the * 2008 Spring Carnival May 8-11 at the Ralph E. Myer Stadium 330 Johnson St. in Caledonia tee Midway Opens May 8th, 5:00 May 9th, 5:00 May 10th, Noon Exalt will perform in Whitneyville April 26. Participants should bring a pencil and a sack lunch. All course materials are provid­ ed and there is no charge to attend any of these courses. Participants need only to attend and complete one of these classes to receive a cer­ tificate. Boater's safety certificates are required for persons 12 to 15 years of age who wish to operate a motorboat in Michigan or for anyone born after December 31, 1978, to operate a personal water­ craft. ^V^SWIM SUIT? This Week Only! Save $50 “u.s.t.?Ks.e.,:t. -c?-u-p°" • "xp'"s- • •/°8< • •••••••••••••••••’•••••• * * * t ■ f: NO Enrollment Fee .» — ^4 1 <3 How do you want to look in your ... & I >5,^ ^Fitness •••••••••••• 616-891-2994 I tn 45] ’ * kitI ■ 1 Boater’s safety class to be offered near Green Lake lit* .gB!l The community is invited to attend Whitneyville Fellowship Church Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m., when the musical group Exalt presents its song ministry. This singing group of 10 from the Hamilton area encourages and inspires peo­ ple of all ages through a vari­ ety of musical styles. Included are some songs with original music and lyrics by members and friends of the group. Exalt's motto and mission is "sing praise and exalt His name," which it shares through musical presentation as well as testimonies by the various members. The com­ munity is encouraged to join as Exalt enters its 10th year of singing, having just cele­ brated its 200th perform­ ance. Whitneyville Fellowship Church is located at 4935 Whitneyville Ave., between 52nd and 48th streets. -» V J 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.sol id i mpactf i t ness.com_ A certificate also is required of any adult who will be supervising a child age 12 or 13 in the operation of a personal watercraft, regardless of the age of the adult. Spectacular Rides Fun Games Yummy Food Dunk Tank and More! -■C* •<*> /ktRbtck zrn X a z. 06670783 Help TKHS help the March of Dimes The Thornapple Kellogg High School student council plans to have fun all week selling permission for stu­ dents (and teachers) to wear hats to school on Friday, April 25. Usually students are not allowed to wear hats in c school but if they may $1 I they can wear their favorite headgear in school on Friday, April 25. Principal Tony Koski told the council members to make sure staff paid their dollar as well or they would be fined a dollar by him. Anyone who would like to help the students help the Mach of Dimes can drop off a donation during school hours during the week of April 21. The weeks fun will end § | with a volleyball game between juniors and seniors. o 3 May 11th, Noon Check out our NEW Varieties of Perennials. JACKSON & PERKINS ROSES < I NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT YOUR PANSIES & FLOWERING SHRUBS! BARK FOR PICK-UP OR DELIVERY 1 -4 Don’t Forget... ■ Tuesdays are Senior Citizens Day 10% OFF m all purchases, fl 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville 269-795-7674 Early Spring Hours Monday-Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-41 o �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Living Church — Serving a Living lord A Morning Worship .................. 9:30 a.m. out I Hope in Uncertain Times I MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street I [Cornerstone L church Middleville Wesleyan Church Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Nofd Evening Praise..................... 6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 is Truth 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia Rev. Richard J. Miller Morning: 9:30 am 2 miles east of M-37 Rev. David Ktompien Evening: 6:00 pm Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harriscn Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm 698-6850 WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org I BRIGHTSIDE Church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Sunday Services i Make i Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am David M. Snyder, .Minister of Music Sunday School....................................................................... 9:45a.m. www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Service Times: Sunday School................................. ...9:45 a.m. .11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Evening Worship ...6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Youth.......... Pioneer Club ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 'relife AUTHl’NlIC \'r k: CHURCH CHI/R* H FOR THE I f!’ MODFRN V.OPfRS WORLD WOP’O Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..........................................6:45p.m. Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Word of Life Clubs............................................................... 6:45p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Church with a caring heart for our community a and the world " Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Church Office: (616) 891 -1512 Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. » Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Rocmke Church: (269) 795-2391 M-37 at 100th St. Web sice: http://goodshephcrdlcms.googlepages.com ........... ................ 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child &. Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 r Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Phone 891 -9259 Sunday Worship: Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool story time. April 20! 10:00 a.m. - John 14:1-14 I 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 $ Mass Times: 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 ’www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) xLI Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morninq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Italy ajjabbk towheui. bayone n 'ueta 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier. Ph.D. W"' OlMWiKg BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts. Open minds, Open doors Casual •** Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml J J JWetbobisit (£Ijurd) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Saturday .... 4:00 Sunday .... 9:30 am pm .1 Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto .................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages . ........................ 10:45 a.m. im I 111 Church Street u—-— . Non-Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. . . . .Traditional Service Ksa'ills' Pastor Scott E. Manning Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone: (616) 868-6437 Website: www. umcmiddleville. org Church Office Phone: CHURCH 795-9266 (269) •IV’ WAYFARER, COMMUNITY lltttti CHURCH Finding the Way Together! • 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: Lakeside Community MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastore ...A Place For YOU! CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Everyone is welcome! r Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott < Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbwm.org I Nursery available during services @ SL Paul Lutheran Church for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Peace Church Contemporary Worship www. cherryvalleychurch, org and Sunday School day ofyour week Join us Sundays at 10 am GUN LAKE PARMELEE COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST & PRESCHOOL Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Cl rnechnc an arwent Gufli k j a ityJem 1 IJ 9:45am Bible Studies •• CALEDONIA Sunday Worship I 11:00am - Contemporary the best * Sunday Morning Worship Service......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................................... 6:00p.m. 8:30am - Traditional Sunday lim A. Vine, Asst. Rastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 9:30 a.m. r Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann .................. 10:50 a.m. £ 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 (Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Sunday Service "A FRIENDLY tl NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH www.cornerchurch.org Fellowship Time................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. middlevillecrc.org a St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You h• iv wayfare rec. org Whitneyville Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where every body is somebody...and Jesus is Lord SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) to Me Sunday School •• ..................................................................... 9:30I a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ............................................ II 6.00p.m. Wed. Family Supper (dunng school season).................... 5.45 p.m. (616) 891-8119 Wed. Midweek Prayer ......................................................... 6:45 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.peacechurch.ee Rev Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor • Rev Karl Bashlor. Assoc Pastor www.lakesidecoinmunity.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Leighton Church Redeemer Covenant Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue T • r Sunday-Morning Worship...............9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages •......... • • • • 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ............ 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. MCBRIDE,* Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People "The Family of God for AU People »• Sunday Worship. Experience ’9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org x 1 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Whitneyville < Fellowship Church Presents Exalt A Christian vocal group Saturday, April 26 7:00 p.m. . 0 Located at 4935 Whitneyville Ave between 52nd & 48" streets www.whitneyvillefellowship.org L Si j* >1 s A “Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. I Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor *s Website, whitney villebible com Yankee Springs Bible Church tCorner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. a 2415 McCann Rd. (1 '-'i k [j Wed Awana & Youth Group........................................................ 6:30p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Evening Worship................................................... 6:00 p.m. •WBh mile off M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Scnicci 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http:/!netministries.org/see Ichurches.exe /ch 17897 Morning Worship....................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................. 11:00 a.m. » - Beg.-Adult - Sunday PrcschooJ (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship.................................. 6:30 p m. ....................... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.............. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 Si to .SIP l!S ■•s ■•I? �« I •II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008/ Page 5 Community prayer day service May 1 *_- I I I ** • 4> •k \ Bk *** •v•r *T - A k * 4.•z I I -S . j J K- J? 4 •ft, * . ^5 I •'S>‘ 7^ — **<? *.• u. • - *•- % * TS! • 5^ 1 & B ^tfc. Congress. In 1988. President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring that a National Day of Prayer would be on the first Thursday of May each year. Anyone with questions about this service should call the church at 616-891-1512 c- - - Thornapple Township Emergency Services responded to a fire in a at 5730 M-37 garage 8 Highway at p.m. Wednesday, April 16. The fire started when the car that had been parked inside the garage caught fire. TTES Chief Dave Middleton says the damage estimate is about $12,000. No cause for the car fire had been deter­ mined by press time. The Caledonia tanker truck was en route to the fire when its driver was contact­ ed to turn around since the truck was not needed. Participants in the Robotics competition in the front row from left are Matt Davidson, Michelle Howard and Nicole Todd, Standing in the back are Tyler Rafferty, Lyle Jackson, and Cailly Howell I JJliOiHj ’ Aw I ’’“'t tjj. « H. A Free soil testing available in Gun River Watershed Robotics team competes ^11 ■ h i WYIMiii . if?': (ft Two teams from Thornapple Kellogg High School competed against 20 teams from around Michigan NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED H a Hunter William Price was born Jan. 25, 2008 to Michael and Lindsay Price of Caledonia. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gary and Kathy Skiba of Rockford and Jeffrey L. and Debra Price of Middleville. [ OY, to limn CilHIITf CHUItl F-i • ’trjJBUWJK tatami^! •wises* SOCIAL NEWS in the Alma Robotics Challenge which March 27. This competition is an invitational robotics tourna­ the Lego ment using Robotics Mindstorms Platform. constructed Teams a robotic bird that had to col­ lect as many eggs as it could and return them to its nest. To make things interesting, each ‘bird' had an opponent that was trying to complete the same tasks. The team of Lyle Jackson, CaiUy Howell' and Matt Davidson wrote a complex program to run the robot they designed and ended up sec­ ond in their division. Unfortunately this was not Arleen Stauffer is turing 80! ■31100 5 fl I HI fl I*1 Please come celebrate! Arleen Stauffer is turning 80! There will be an open house on April 26, 2008 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Larry and Henny Stauffer's Barn, 10570 Patterson Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316. Appetizers, punch and coffee provided. No gifts please. Large selection of quality About 200 new pieces on the racks each day. Names like: r Abercrombie GAP Ann Taylor Banana Republic Limited Too - I 7 and much more The Terrace Grille at the Bay Pointe Inn in Orangeville is offering a five-course dinner on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Seating is limited to the first 100 guests. The cost is $45 per Pe^onEach course is paired with’ a sampling of Centerra's pre­ mium wines. Wine orders may be placed after the event. . The Terrace Grille is located at Bay Pointe at FOOD DRIVE for local FOOD PANTRY going on during the month of April. Drop off a non-perishable food item and receive a $5 VOUCHER to the store. ... 7H. ' I b 10M ✓ 4 __ __ ___ bRLTTX*-1 *5 Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30. F 9:30 - 5:30. S 9:30 - 3:30 m co o h- See TESTING, page 6 I ** ® Shear Pleasure Would Like To Q % r 7 Theresa Runge O • • Nail Technician r • f i i A Ir I / SPECIALIZING IN ACRYLICS, MANICURES & PEDICURES CALL THERESA FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! l->. wieur Main St. Mjdd|evjl|e, M| 49333 * ■W CALEDONIA SPRING G SUMMER CLOTHING with water quality in the Gun and Kalamazoo river water- 7 MM S ” CONSIGNMENT I# enough for them to qualify for the semi-finals. The team composed of Tyler Rafferty, Michelle Howard and Nicole Todd used more of a defensive strategy and made it all the way to the final round, guar­ anteeing them one of the top two places. The final round against a team from Cranbrook proved to be an exciting one with the first place team being decided in the last few seconds of the match. In the end, TK was awarded the second place plaque. The students are coached by teacher Donna von der Hoff. The Gun River Watershed Project (GRWP) will be pro­ viding free soil testing for residents and producers in the Gun River Watershed. The watershed includes parts of Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Prairieville townships, as well as parts of Allegan County. The free testing will be available now through Oct. 15, in an effort to reduce the amount of phosphorous released from suspended soil particles and runoff from res­ idential and agricultural properties in Allegan and Barry counties. Phosphorus is one of the leading pollutants associated Wine dinner set at Terrace Grille g t I Strength. The key verse is Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and shield, my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped by Him." In 1952, the idea of a national day of prayer was established by a resolution of : Car fire destroys garage, too = fort? I Area residents are invited to attend a special communi­ ty prayer day service at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Road, Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Child care will be provided. The service will include prayers for political leaders the economy, home, family education, military person­ nel, agriculture, law enforce­ ment and spiritual revival for the nation. This service is part of a nationwide call to prayer. The National Day of Prayer task’ force is calling all Americans to pray for the nation on this day. The theme for this year is Prayer, Shield America's and 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 11456 Marsh Road. Call 1888-Gun-Lake to make reservations. Seating is limit­ ed to the first 100 guests. «» I -a® -Ai#-- w Green Grass / FERTILIZATION & PEST CONTROL FERTILIZING WEED CONTROL LAWN ROLLING CORE AERATION OVERSEEDINGS ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATE. 616-889-0514 4 kJ s 2 ho CD �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 I?4' A, 4 Carl Burdette Moore Carl Burdette Moore, age 77, died, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his sons Steven James Moore, 1968, David Carl Moore, 1995; his brother Michael Moore •It and his sister Sandra Vanden Bosch. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of Give a memorial that can go on forever Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 53 years, Betty Moore; his children Kathryn (Rick) Pitts, Susan Moore (Cruz Martinez), Thomas (Janet) Moore; and his five grand­ children. He held many offices in the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association. Carl enjoyed directing many dif­ ferent church choirs, He played many instruments but “his horn" was the oboe. After 34 years of teaching at Battle Creek Lakeview High School, they celebrated Carl Moore Arts week. He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Carl loved 'to travel and camp. He lived on Barlow Lake, where he loved to fish, and diligently fed the birds. Funeral services will be Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 10 in rCXI £ 8 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. B O'1** Of SO ■ 1 Spring NHS induction smaller this year held 11 am Saturday at the Cook Memorial Chapel. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.cookfuneralservices.co m <http://www.cookfuner­ alservices. com/>. In honor of Carl, contribu­ tions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. • Before stretching for any activity, breathe in and out, slowly and rhythmically; do not.bounce or jerk your body, and stretch as far and as comfortably as you can. Do not follow the no pain, no gain rule. Stretching should not be painful. • While sitting, prop your -heel on a stool or step, keeping the knees straight. Lean forward until you feel a stretch in the back of the thigh, or the hamstring muscle. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Do this once more and repeat with the other leg. • Stand up, balance yourself, and grab the front of your ankle from behind. Pull your heel towards your buttocks and hold the position for 15 seconds. Do this again and repeat with the other leg. • While standing, weave your fingers together above your head with the palms up. Lean to one side for 10 seconds, then to the other. Repeat this stretch three times. • Do the "Hug your best friend." Wrap your arms around yourself and rotate to one side, stretching as far as you can comfortably go. Hold for 10 seconds and reverse. Repeat two or three times. Finally, be aware of your body technique, form and posture while gardening. Kneel, don’t bend, and alternate your vour stance and movements frequently. sheds. Excessive amounts of phosphorus in lakes and streams degrade water quality by: • Increasing algae growth • Reducing water clarity • Reducing oxygen in the water • Altering fisheries As springtime approaches, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. Gardening can be enjoyable, but it is important to stretch your muscles before reaching for your gardening tools. The back, upper legs, shoulders, and wrists are all major muscle groups affected when using your green thumb. A warm-up and cool­ down period is as important in gardening as it is for any other physical activity. Performing simple stretches during these periods will help alleviate injuries, pain and stiffness. To make gardening as fun and enjoyable as possible, it is important to prepare your body for this type of physical activity. The stretches located on the left will help to alleviate muscle pain after a day spent in your garden. Always remember to consult your physician prior to beginning any new activity. If you already feel muscle aches and pains and did not complete the warm-up and cool-down stretches, there are ways to alleviate the discomfort. Apply a cold pack on the area of pain for the first 48 hours or apply a heat pack after 48 hours, and consider chiropractic care. Lowell Chiropractic Aaron J. Buys D.C. (616) 897-8284 2531 W. Main St. Lowell. MI 49331 On April 22 Thornapple Kellogg High School will be inducting a few juniors and sen­ iors into the National Honor Society this spring with a larger induction planned for the fall. This way the school will honor those students whose grade point averages meet the requirements at the end of their sophomore year. It will also give students time to meet the service requirements each year. Pictured from the left in the front row are Lauren Matthews, Danielle Rosenberg, Kim Junglas, Jenna Piets, Laraine Lutz and Ppinya “Pink” Anukuarl. In the back are Steve Crawford, Nick Reigler, Cody Guursma, Cole Menke, Dylan Hamilton, Kyle Ball and Brittney Benjamin. Not pictured are inductees Heidi VanderHeide and Sarah Grummet. I I' > TESTING, continued from page 5 Blooming Back! Garden Fitness Stretches J I TREATMENT Chiropractic care works on correcting fixated vertebrae reducing pain and improving flexibility and function. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call today for a complimentary consultation. Caledonia Chiropractic Eric Seif D.C. -Tanya Seif D.C. (616) 891-8153 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 • Causing fish kills Toxins from cyanobacte­ ria (blue-green algae) affect­ ing human and animal health. What many of us do not realize is how much phos­ phorous we add to our sur­ face water through our lawns every spring and fall,” said Shawn McKenney of the Allegan Conservation District. “Over-application of phosphorous through fer­ tilizers is a common prob­ lem. By taking a soil sample before the application of fer­ tilizer in spring and fall, we can determine the exact amount of phosphorous needed, which in many soils in Allegan and Barry coun44 ties is very little.” Most soils here, he said, hold enough phosphorus for a healthy green lawn. Any additional phosphorous added will not be used by plants and can become nutri­ ent run-off. For a large lawn or gar­ den, 10 to 15 sub-samples should be taken, and McKenney suggested the following method: • Take sub-samples in a random, or zig-zag, pattern. • Avoid road edges, next to concrete foundations, walks, etc. • Take samples at 4 inches deep for turf and 6 inches deep for a garden. • In a large container, mix CARNIVAL 9 continued from page 1 chases since the tickets will be more expensive at the car­ nival. Tickets can be purchased at the Caledonia Library and the following local business­ es: Edward Jones Investment, Glenn Valley Dentistry, Hastings City Bank, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Premier Travel and United Bank of Michigan. Those who are interested in the history of carnivals and amusement companies can visit the company’s Web site at www.skerbeck.com. Additional information •It about the carnival’s appear­ ance in Caledonia can be obtained from Jane Heiss at (616) 647-3849. Date set for Heritage Day Middleville’s Heritage Day 2008 has been sched­ uled for Saturday, Sept. 6. This year, the committee plans to showcase the new and improved look of the downtown area. The new streetscape should be completed by Heritage Day. The schedule will be announced closer to Sept. 6. This year, the committee would like to hear from any interested car clubs or indi­ viduals who would be will- to ing coordinate the Heritage Day Car Show. Committee Chair Fran French says, “It is a wonder­ ful event and enjoyed by all.” Volunteers. committee members and ideas for all events are needed. Anyone interested in helping should call Fran or George at 269795-9414. The committee will meet • Thursday, April 24, at Carveth Village. The meet­ ing will begin at 7 p.m. all sub-samples and air dry approximately 2 cups for soil analysis. • Mark the sample with name, address, phone num­ ber and whether the sample is from a garden lawn or crop field. Soil analysis takes approximately three weeks to be returned to landowner. Soil samples can be mailed or dropped off at: Allegan Conservation District office, 1668 Lincoln Allegan; Road, MSU Extension office, 3255 122nd Ave., Allegan; or Gun Lake Building Supply and Hardware, 81 124th Ave., Shelbyville. For more information, contact McKenney at 269673-8965 ext. 3, or log on to allegancd.org. Mnlia ■ Jflr ®l!t® li StaV IH V® i pmI -J ri nl, ACKERSON In loving memeory of our parents William Cornelius Ackerson |S \ zS 6/9/1914-2/26/1987 Dena Ackerson 11/10/1912-4/21/2002 Cl s—------ •--- TO hi s! Your death leaves a heartache. No one can heal. Your love leaves a memory. No one can steal. Mr' Daughters, Julie & Mary Ackerson 06670914 Ms �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19. 2008> Page 7 Art in library brightens walls and faces by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anyone who visited the Caledonia on Library Saturday afternoon, April 12, knows that art is definitely alive in the area. A crowd of children gathered around a table creating masks with foam, markers and glitter. Then many walked about wearing their creations. This was one of a series of art explorations held at the library this past year. The Caledonia Library program is run by art teacher Elizabeth Hentschel and the library art experiences are funded by the Caledonia Kiwanis Club. The final art exploration is scheduled for Saturday, May IO, at IO a.m. Hentschel also coordinates the display of children’s an in the community. Children’s galleries are located at the Caledonia Library, United Bank and Monterey Grill. United Bank hosts a yearly art show and provides Caledonia Elementary with a grant for humanities. Library gallery space is shared with Kettle Lake. The other galleries focus only on works from Caledonia Elementary. Artwork is changed on a monthly basis. “it’s worked great for pro- moting arts in the communi­ ty,’’ says Hentschel. Anyone who visits the library' on Friday, April 25, will be treated to cake by the Kent District Library as part of its 25 percent campaign. Refreshments will be served in the afternoon of April 25 to celebrate the growth of library card appli­ cations by more than 25 per­ cent this year throughout the district. Anyone who would like to reserve a space for the May 10 may call the library at 616-647-3840. — ♦ ——— £ f MR w i- J k r ^.1 Kf.l The Caledonia Library is also a gallery for student art works. Pieces on the wall change each month. r < .A CALL 269-945-9554 J?*** ■ 2"^ * ** ay. any time for 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 **l|bi Action-ads! 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center it — The Caledonia Library was filled with eager mask makers and wearers on April 12. The next art in the library event will be high school art teacher Mike Cornell showing students how to create collages. Registration is required by calling the library. ■ Eft ■Otad tat < fefisstii idEtia •b MAC * •J te 'kMii fen I w • I to V I Main Street traffic sparks discussion Dutton Christian School 6980 Hanna Lake, Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-698-8660 township board meeting that tive. this was a project that would Sandy Ayers, village man ­ Staff Writer benefit both communities ager, said. "We want busi ­ Main Street traffic woes and. as an example of inter ­ ness owners to have traffic, discussion at sparked a governmental cooperation, is but we don't want the Monday night's meeting of more likely to be viewed trucks. ” the Caledonia Village favorably by the Department On the sight lines at the Council. of Natural Resources, the intersection, she said the vil ­ A letter from Nicole funding agency. The motion lage was going to install Erskine objected to stop to approve the addition of the signs limiting the four affect ­ signs that will be installed at township to the planning ed parking spots to compact the intersection of Lake and effort was approved unani ­ cars only. (The village has Main streets, saying they are not needed and questioning paid Dornbos Sign and mously. Before the meeting began, Safety, Inc. $334 for the the costs. She also said sight council members and others signs and associated hard ­ restrictions should have been joined in the annual Arbor ware.) considered when the Main Day tree planting. Terry Trustee Glenn Gilbert said Street project was in the Mulvihill, president pro tem ­ that it was a safety issue planning stages. pore, in the absence of because the flow of traffic In the discussion that fol­ Village President Scott was changed by the lowed. Trustee Dan Erskine Williamson, read the annual streetscape project. asked the audience for its Arbor Day proclamation des ­ Work is proceeding on the opinion on the four-way stop village's master plan for ignating April 14 as Arbor at the intersection. Supervisor parks and recreation. Bryan Day in the village. Township According to Lisa Segard. Bryan Harrison observed Harrison announced that the that he was trying to figure township board had agreed chairperson of the tree and out if the village wants to to contribute $3,000 to the shrub committee, the tree have traffic on Main Street. estimated $6,000 cost of a planted this year near the Jill Harrison, village treasur­ joint master plan to be pre­ Department of Public Works building is a Japanese lilac; pared bv Wilcox by er. remarked that Main Street the tree will have white lilac ­ Environmental Associates. ends up being a thruway like blossoms in late June Harrison had said at the because there is no alterna­ and early July. Mulvihill. who is the chairperson of the Fourth of V Barker Solon July Committee, which aledonia V arms asonvilie 6. 1 meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Condo for Rent - Call for info Thursday of every' month, Specializing in Men's & Boys'Haircuts reported that a letter asking Open Mon.-Sat: 9am - 9pm • ClgsedSundav ivsea junuuv for contributions has been SQ00 prepared and will be deliv­ ered shortly to most business FREE Haircut • after 12 paid visits | owners in the village and oo for 1st vislt I by Fran Faverman t xs i I<5, feat & Uli J ;. a IHLta At II’ s MA few* 1/ tjlllirf I®6 tip* <5 -d- x, iffiO«5 .1 II * \utal * * u«r J* I j A I % * KM ^1'6 7 ‘J 7 We invite you to ask us during our Open House Two Dates APRIL 22 & 29, 2008 8:00am—4:00PM Come explore the distinct advantages of a Christian education. Our program is designed to develop the complete child while providing a safe, encouraging, and intellectually stimulating Christ-centered environment. Intentionally Christian II Accou ntable I nstiu ction Expect Community a g HAIR CUT F Thank L» — — — — — — — — | <e-« V Why Christian Education? ■ ■ J -------------------- w/coupon CD O i See COUNCIL page 8 www.DuttonChristianSchool.org I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 0 Bike Rodeo to include helmets, safety information, more by Patricia Johns Studio on Main Street in Middleville. Organizer Audrey VanStrien encourages chil­ dren in grades K through 5 in the Thomapple Kellogg School District who don’t have a bicycle helmet to be fitted with a new one. Everyone can learn safety tips and perhaps even win Staff Writer The first Middleville area •IB bicycle rodeo on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will include everything from free helmets and safety information to crafts and ice cream. The event will take place in the parking lot next to the Harmony Dance prizes. Free fingerprinting kits will also be available. “I really believe that the whole community has come out to support this event,” says VanStrien. “We have the support of the Village and the Downtown Development Authority, local businesses and organi­ zations.” She is planning fun activi­ ties for the day as well. “Once children have their new helmets, they can ride their bikes down the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail,” she said, encouraging par­ ents to attend the event with their children. VanStrien is still seeking volunteers to help on that Legislation allows taxpayers to voluntarily pay higher taxes Those Michigan taxpayers who feel the state’s taxes are t •It low can voluntarily write a check to the state’s general fund for whatever amount they feel is fair under new legislation being introduced by State Rep. Glenn Steil. “We keep hearing that we have a revenue problem in . Lansing,” said Steil, RCascade Township. “The problem in Lansing isn’t a revenue problem —it’s a spending problem. If people want to support wasteful government spending, why shouldn’t they be allowed to do so?” Steil’s legislation would allow taxpayers to write a check to ‘State of Michigan—General Fund’ and send it to the state’s treasury department. “I have heard from big government interest groups and others who complain they are not paying enough taxes,” Steil said. “As a state representative, it’s my job to listen to the people of the state. If they want to pay more, this will let them. 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Pat Krumrie will be in charge of food vendors in Lakeside Park. The next meeting of the committee is set for April 24 at 6 p.m. in the village office. Ayers reported that the annual mayor exchange was imminent. The exchange this year will ‘ be with Vermontville. Two days, one here and one there, are need­ ed. Mulvihill suggested that Ayers pick the dates. To avoid the need to take two days off from work in the same week, she recommend­ ed going to Vermontville first in May, perhaps in Michigan week, and having them come to Caledonia dur­ ing the village’s Western week in June. She noted that planning commission mem­ bers and others are welcome to participate. The council agreed. Two other items of corre­ spondence received the council's attention. A letter from Jeff Krasnak, president of Superior Asphalt, Inc., discussed his failure to receive any work from the village despite trying to do so for the past 15 years. He went on to say that he did receive some work two years ago. As a resident of the township and an employer who has an employee, Steve Rich, living in the village, he feels his firm would be better situated to provide prompt service and excellent work­ manship. He would like the village to give him and his firm a fresh start in building a relationship. Erskine asked about bids for paving Kinsey Street. Ayers responded that the vil­ lage was getting bids to redo the shoulder on Kinsey. Erskine also commented that despite the presence of "four able-bodied DPW employ- Dealer & T .. I I liili mill I I * I* I ‘W ■Mum See COUNCIL, next page *kl 1 * 1 • Business Tax • Full Business Accounting (including payroll) • New Business Start-Ups • Strategic Planning and Consulting mo. Find out more by visiting www.kaniutdltTaccounting.com of Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours: 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun * pit! s % § got questions. got answers.* WIRED UP 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings ♦For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html - • Personal Income Tax FREE $5099 Just RadioShack ees, we seem to be delegating repairs to an asphalt compa­ ny.” Included in the meeting and press packets were copies of two letters written by Betty J. White to the vil­ lage and township planning commissions and to Ron Nelson,, president and chief executive officer, YMCA, Grand Rapids. The purpose of her letter is to make all parties aware of her family's interest in listing for sale an eight-acre parcel located in the village at 9761 Cherry Valley. Her letter states that the property has the potential to be an ideal location for a BIO sports facility. Judy Harrison, who is a board member of Gainey YMCA in Cascade and a cochair of activities in Caledonia, when queried ’ about the letter, said, ••T "I'm not authorized to speak to that." The White proposal pres­ BIO ents a possible alternative to the scenario sketched out in the Meadow Bloom, LLC presentation made earlier to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. In other business, the council approved parade per­ mits for Memorial Day, Western Days, Independence Day, homecoming, Halloween, and Christmas. Also approved was a new three-year contract with Richard Pierson, consultant on water and sewer issues. Last, but not least, sheep will again safely graze on the grounds of the wastewater treatment plant. William Johnson will pasture 65 sheep from his flock from late spring to late October or early November. 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LLC 9809 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Suite H o >4 CD i % Serving you with offices in Caledonia AND Hastings Caledonia Office: 616-891-2507 • Hastings Office: 269-945-3547 •< I �I *4 <1 - — 1**- •* •II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008/ Page 9 90-Minute Nanny opens in Caledonia * by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Any parent of a child under the age of 6 who opens the front door of The 90-Minute Nanny next to the Clock Tower in the D&W Plaza knows children will have a great time. The 90Minute Nanny opened in mid-April to provide ondemand "play care" services in Caledonia, serving Caledonia and the surround­ ing communities. Children can play in the castle, create in the arts and crafts area and play with the 300-piece Thomas the Tank Engine display or the 1950s all-pink retro play kitchen, The 90-Minute Nanny was meticulously designed to L "k \k % S5 L, ■ Sxl«■ > 5S t- ' Vs« shopping for groceries, see­ ing a doctor or dentist or even just taking an hour of personal relaxing time can be. She said she hopes this new business will help fami­ lies throughout the area meet commitments while keeping younger children occupied in a safe and welcoming loca­ tion. The 90-Minute Nanny is a fully licensed child care facility serving families with children of the age 1 to 6 years. “You can see by the sys­ tems and processes in place that security and safety are paramount," Rockel assures parents. “We are all very particular parents when it comes to our children's safe- make sure that there is some­ thing for everyone. Owner Velda Rockel says, We opened The 90-Minute Nanny on two basic princi­ ples: first, to provide a safe and fun environment where your child can play with friends, join in our many planned activities and parent/child activities; second, to help you, the busy parent, by offering free time that is spontaneous and flexible. So, errands, doctor, exercise, grocery, haircut, manicure, bank, shop, volunteer. We'll give you the free time...you do remember free time, don't you?” Rockel, the parent of two young sons, knows firsthand how difficult just going C- __ z r-'-r — ar - T' . - . “ —* ^2® iI Ii XX? J yn Ij. 2_ I mw Ifl 1 5** I* I ** * • *^r- « <? —* 90 'Minute Msn I ■, III i hi . J =3 *5? - ■ '' ■*» UL*< 90 Minute Nanny is located near the clock in the D&W Plaza in Caledonia. a- *T I ty, and I'm probably the most particular of them all, so we insisted that this facil­ ity be safe and secure." The 90-Minute Nanny offers a variety of programs to best meet its clients' unique needs. Parents can leave their children at 90Minute Nanny for up to four hours. In May, the company will be hosting “pizza and a movie" nights for ages 2 to 6. “We are state-licensed and accredited, so we are required to maintain all the required documentation and information on your child," she adds. For more information on fees and registration require­ ments, parents can see more details on the web site, www.90minutenanny.com. Information also is available by calling 616-891-0090. ;■ ■* ' *♦ ?♦ v *r I * > * I *s = •7® * -F - ua , «>x Sy ;' S’ ’ € IS Ci e * *• i’, s M - r..' I < ■ ) 0 -A i 4L c. - - fe,ir ilka A* > * • s aiRi 11 r II - < 1 ****** saiaijtij <®'Tlv fei®JR M; HlJiw SISVIK Wta' IfcBS’ tei J®^ SS ’mutii i E?«w« asrap < *13811 elite «ins<te «}I3C)Rlb. ® E jg ** 1* ! . • L I A-i li 4 ■**A 1.1 k. liSBE ,jgg - i i 7^, * ** * arwii Os s K •7- A? 4 gy?,-ui I it irffe - J k1 > S' ®s« S^7' ---s village council will be May 12 at 7 p.m. in the village township hall at 250 Maple Street. sheep and stated that the vil­ lage will incur no liability. His proposal received unani­ mous approval. The next meeting of the 50 N. M-37 Hwy /It dtome NH a (leal Zdlale a IIITB: ini EH Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3550 06670894 2867 Fawn Cove OPEN HOUSE (Two other new homes available as well) SUN. APR. 20, 2-4 pm h 11 R =-: 3 new homes From $134,900 to $144,900. ipj T2J Call Lori for your personal I showing today. < 'i Dir. State Rd. to N on Wood Schol to E on SugarCreek to Non Fawn Cove “Hey! Mom & Dad, I want to go out for a sport this year!” riasfS ’ sjKl’8 COUNCIL, continued from previous page------------------ * <1* ran/ The interior of 90 Minute Nanny is a bright and cheerful space for “playcare.” her business, one of the first “playcare" facilities in the state, to more locations. Parents also may stop by during the center's business hours, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Rockel hopes to expand y' “Did I get a physical this year? I want to go to camp '^this summer.”^' “Hey! Coach says I need a physical soon.” D - Why do we need public notices? <—J Public notices tell you, as a citizen, what is being done by your government. e State law requires actions of interest to you be published in these notifications. F*’ r. * C It keeps you up to date about what's happening with your city, county and school board, as well as other governmental I • % <—) >r lies. C “4 AAA III*1 • Reading the public notices helps you become b a more informed citizen. • \V 6 o; < o • >* i k r » k u * ✓ *10^ Hastings Pediatrics Call for an appointment now to schedule a ^■1 ■ More than two-thirds of active Michigan voters think legal notices should continue to be placed in your local newspaper. I Spring or Summer Physical Exam for: 2008-2009 School Year Sports and 2008 Summer Camp Season * Amy Beck, MD • Carrie Wilgus, MD • Dawn Rosser, MD This newspaper supports your right to know. \L *• -= rrrs. ■ —- ■■ —— —— 1V71-M •Fl’ll -MR* ViwoiIm .’007 ri L i MICHIGAN PRFSS ASSOCIATION Board Certified Pediatricians “Experts in Children’s Health From Infancy to Adolescence.” Taking New Patients — Business Hours 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday i 1761 West M-43 Hwy., Suite 2 Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. (269) 948-7337 06670816 �•I Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 Caledonia Library to host author May 7 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Who's looking out for individual investors? Article 1-April 21 2008 If you've been investing for a while, you know that there are few guarantees in the investment world and that, in one way or another, you're going to be taking some risks with your money. Still, you'd like to know that you're par­ ticipating in a system that is fair to everyone and that is governed by rules. So you may ask yourself: "Who's looking out for me? Fortunately, you're not alone. In fact, a variety of government agencies and industry groups are working to protect you. Let's take a quick look at some of them: * SEC - The Securities and Commission Exchange (SEC) was created in 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, to restore investor confidence in U.S. capital markets. The laws that created the SEC were designed to ensure that com­ panies selling securities must tell the public the truth about their businesses, the securi­ ties they sell and the risks involved. The SEC may investigate a wide range of violations, including outright fraud. To learn more, visit NASAA’s web site at www.nasaa.org. These agencies, and others involved in the investment world, work hard to protect your interests - because the capital markets, as a whole, will always benefit when investors are confident that they are participating in an equitable system. But despite the work of these agencies, you still need to take steps to defend yourself against "unpleasant surprises" down the road. Here are a few ideas to consider: * Know your investments. Never invest in something that you don't fully under­ stand. Before you write a check, make sure you know exactly what goes into an investment, along with its potential benefits and risks. * ■Know your risk tolerance. If you're losing sleep over the fate of your invest­ ments, you may be taking on more risk than you should. On the other hand, however, you may sometimes need to move outside your "comfort zone" to achieve your finan­ cial objectives. If, for exam­ ple, you invest too conserva­ tively, your portfolio may not provide enough growth potential to keep up infla­ tion, which, over time, can be a real threat to your finan­ cial security. * Work with a financial advisor who knows your sit­ uation. An ethical, profes­ sional financial advisor someone who knows your needs, goals and investment preferences - should only recommend investments that are appropriate for you. Between your awareness of the various regulatory agencies and your own informed actions, you can feel confident about your ability to invest - and that's a good feeling to have. This entire site Copyright 2008 Edward Jones theft, price manipulation, insider trading and misrepre­ sentation or omission of key information about securities, To get a more detailed understanding of what the SEC does, go to their web site at www.sec.gov. * FINRA - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) was cre­ ated in July 2007 through the consolidation of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and the member regulation, enforce­ ment and arbitration func­ tions of the New York Stock Exchange. FINRA registers and educates financial serv­ ices professionals, writes and enforces rules, enforces fed­ eral securities laws and edu­ cates individual investors. You can learn more about FINRA by visiting its web site at www.finra.org. * NASAA - The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) licenses broker­ age firms and their agents, investigates violations of state laws, files enforcement actions and educates the public about investment /»*■ __ • — Jr f Live Music Friday Nights 1 1 (essentia A Check out the Line-up on line ean dbfivc house 1 W e can host your graduation open house Ask for details ■ O s 8890 N. Rodgers Ct. -J North end of Caledonia Crossings Mall on M-3 891-7700 JLl. Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm WEE Fri. 6am - 9pm • Sat. jam - 5pm Apnit SpeciaCd ______ FREE Tanning AU Retail^ with Ptwhage purchasT Buy OlW Gtt Otlt 12 OFF Call for details Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B 269-795-4254 i Middleville, Ml 49333 MIDDLEVILLE! <0 § BRIGHT •REALTORS’* 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MONDAY - FRIDAY www.BrightSkyRealtors.com This time, the book discus­ sion will begin at 6:30 p.m. His writing partner E. Michael Fisher is also com­ ing to the book talk as well. •!•!• According to Betsey Riddell from the library. “There is a rumor has it he’s bringing his guitar!” Refreshments will be served, and this event is open to the public. Both of them will have a few copies of the book to sell/autograph along with their first published title "Aliens, the Other White Meat" which is a science fic­ tion work. For more information about the book discussion contact the Caledonia Library at 616-647-3840. Copies of the book are available to borrow now at the library at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. Middleville journalism teacher gets internship by Shannon Cornett Student Intern Stacey Hicks, journalism teacher at Thornapple Kellogg High School, will be a reporter this summer, along with five other teachers as interns in press rooms across Michigan. Michigan The Press Interscholastic Association, or MIPA, has been known for giving awards to students for the product of their hard work. Now, together with the Michigan Press Association (MPA), the associations have extended their reach and are now providing teachers with rewards of their own. MIPA has started a pro­ gram now that will allow journalism teachers to work as interns, putting them in the real world and providing them with experience they can take back into the class­ rooms. Cheryl Pell, MIPA execu- tive director, says, “We re very excited about partnering with the MPA. This is some­ thing that I’ve wanted to see for a very long time. I think teachers deserve a chance to _m. M get back into the newsr •It Prospective interns had to complete a form including information about journalism classes they have been teach­ ing, a letter from a school administrator, a 500-word essay indicating why they would like to be part of the program, a one-page resume, and two writing samples to show their writing skills. “I think Mrs. Hicks is an excellent choice,” says Pell. “Her essay was excellent, and she simply made it very clear that she wants to be a better teacher from her expe­ rience and take what she learns back into the class­ room.” The teachers will be interning at newspapers of their choice for four weeks during the summer, and will be given the chance to inter­ act with updated journalism styles and other aspects of journalism. Then they can bring what they learn back to the classrooms. The associa­ tions will compensate the teachers for their summer work with $2,000 at the end of the internship. 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He will discuss and answer questions about his Hyghcock book Chronicles, and his secrets of a long-distance collabora­ tion. Usually the library holds its monthly book discussions at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, led and secluded 1.06 acres * Walk­ out site * Underground electric * High-speed internet available * Deer, turkey in backyard ‘ Golf course 1/2 mile away * Gun Lake 2 miles away! Call Deb................................................................................... $23,9 • I ll /<z- v \ 4/.C .oft) w We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment a. �•It The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008/ Page 11 Ernie Ball memorial bell dedicated $ NS by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Monday, April 14, the first item of business for the Thomapple Township Board was the dedication of the Ernie Ball Memorial Fire Bell. The bell was dedicated in honor of long-time fireman Sk s'1 > Vk W former and chief of the Middleville-Thomapple Fire Department, Ernie Ball. He died at the age of 83 on his favorite holiday, Memorial Day, May 30, 2002. Township Thornapple Supervisor Don Boysen described Ball’s service to the community with the fire department and as village manager. Creation of the bell was made possible by the donations following his death. As chief from 1949 to 1975, Ball presided over an era when there were few resources for fire trucks and equipment. Under his watch- X ‘ . -I ful eye, the department grew and became the nucleus of the current department. Many members, both men and women. of today's Township Thornapple Emergency Services attend­ ed the dedication in his honor. Fire bells have had a rich heritage in the annals of fire departments, according to information presented during the service. Bells of various sizes were used historically to call the volunteer firemen (having women servin u on fire departments is a modem 06669485 R 5? £ K • - * J® SB! handcrafted by Bob Kenyon who served as fire chief from 1975 to 1994. During the ceremony Boysen said, “we dedicate the Ernie Ball Memorial Fire Bell to commemorate all those men and women who have served their community as members of the TTES fire department." Ball's wife, Dorothy, and daughters Cheryl Myers and Chris Mugridge attended the ceremony. The ceremony ended with a ringing of the bell in Ball's honor and memory. Family Dentistry* of Caledonia t Pt OCk1 - KM ps development) to fight fires. The distinctive sound of a fire bell could be heard over a wide area. Bells were sometimes mounted on fire wagons to warn that the crew was on its way. Bells are now used more ceremoniously, for special functions within fire depart­ ments. The primary use now is during the funeral ceremo­ £ ny for firefighters. The walnut base for the memorial was donated by Dave Otto from a tree plant­ ed in the early 1900s by his father, Harold. The base was > L/1 Li « ■ Hr Spring is HERE. . -a 5 V W*-" * Brighten Your Smile with one of our whitening systems . Ji We invite your family to meet Dr. Scott and our team -• I u ■’’,l & A"S fT T> I 1 We offer complete care for the entire family. - New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available, ■ GIVE US * r J m T* CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891-0004 1 11 i — It was a poignant moment on April 14 as Ernie Ball’s daughter Chris Mugridge rang the memorial bell as her mother Dorothy Ball and sister Cheryl Myers looked on. .S . Scott, E 9021 N. Rode ers Ct. • Caledonia, Mich Or. Gary an ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS * 1 FREE FRIES & COLE SLAW WITH SIGNATURE *31 SANDWICH * ’ A 2* -J? i I PHU* I FREE SALAD BAR WITH SELECT ENTREES •1 F* § o —A C» A HAVE YOUR »■ BREAKFAST OR ' LUNCH MEETING AT -1 IG s - BOY!^ > * ■ar Come Check Out Our ?! r k CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA 1 DOTH ST. & M-37 *< DINNER BAR! Rnu 891-2808 MONDAY-THURSDAY 7.30 9PM FRIDAY 7:30-1 OPM w I SATURDAY SUNDAY 7:00-1 OPM 7:00-9PM Seafood • Chicken Pasta Salad & Fruit Potatoes Rice Breadsticks & Rolls Soda or Coffee 99 KIDS EAT TUES.NIGHTS *• (Kids menu items only with adult entree purchase.) See store for details. | �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 C. TOWNSHIP aledonia Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax 616.891.0430 Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the May 6, 2008 election has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2008 at 4:00pm at the Caledonia Township Hall located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meet the requirements of the law. Jennifer Christian Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia 06670744 been a plan to locate them. nt Moxey responded that there had been a plan to locate lights but not the roof leads. He maintained that they were not an issue because they had never been dis­ cussed. Mulvihill rejoined the dis­ cussion, saying, "Surely we can't ask Diversco to eat it." Village Manager Sandy Ayers observed that the parking lot was not in the original plan, adding that she didn't know who was responsible. Erskine remarked, Design error. What are we spending ten grand on? I want to take a further look. Mulvihill suggested tabling the bid proposals. Hahn wondered if an old drawing could be located to see if a catch basin could be found. Erskine said that the parking lot roof leads had to be done before the paving and repair of the parking lot, and Mulvihill agreed that it made sense not to have Diversco do any paving before the roof leads were in place. Treasurer Jill Harrison asked, "Does this fix it?" Moxey responded that the owners of the buildings had to fix the roof drains. Harrison then asked, if Fleis and Vandenbrink would be Middleville’s 1st Annual Bike Rodeo April 26, 2008. • lOam-2pm Main St. Parking Lot (Between the Dance Studio and 101 E. Main St.) FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE * / Helmets! Refreshments! Bike Safety Check! • Bike Raffle! Obstacle Course! • Finger Print Kits! & Much, Much More!! This event is made possible by generous donations from many local businesses, organizations, and churches who are committed to the safety of children in our community! Come Rain or Shine! (If rain, some activities to be held inside/locations to be posted day of event) First Rehab PHYSICAL * ♦ If THERAPY We Serve paying for part of it. Erskine closed the discus­ sion saying that there were some broken seams on Main Street. The proposal was tabled. The council turned to the status of the siren fund and research done by Trustee Dan Inman. Inman presented a plan from Federal Signal Leasing for financing the $30,000 cost of the installation of one warning siren for the village. The plan requires a 20-percent down payment and allows the $24,000 balance to be financed over two to seven years at interest rates ranging from 4.43 to 4.64 percent. Inman also said the village’s capital investments committee suggested paying for the siren all at once, that the money could be appro­ priated. Responding to Erskine’s question regarding how many sirens the village would need, Inman said that just one. The siren’s output is 70 decibels at one mile. Depending on where it is located, the siren could cover all of the village. Mulvihill asked the audience for opinions. Chuck Swift, resident and member of the planning commission, commented that during the last tornado, he saw no indi­ cation of trouble when he looked out his window. "The TV showed a picture of the street a quarter-mile away," he said. Steve Buer, of Buer Well Drilling, said the cost it seemed like a lot of money. Sharon Hast, a village resi­ dent, said that she doesn’t generally have a TV on. Responding to Buer’s remark, she observed, "You can hardly buy a car for $30,000." Harrison reminded the council that National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Administration radios were available for $30 each. She noted that the old siren had not covered the entire village. Besides the NOAA radios, Inman's research also included an extensive listing of radios with the same weather-warn­ ing capability and at varying prices. Bryan Harrison, township supervisor and village resi­ dent, remarked that the township has looked at the siren issue. He said it could be looked at as a public safe­ ty issue. Hast noted that peo­ ple look at public safety as a See COUNCIL, next page & * $ & IRVING TOWNSHIP Synopsis Irving Township Regular meeting April 9, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag, One board member absent, four Present. Also several guests present. Fire, Commissioners and cemetery reports given. Clerk’s minutes from March 12, 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Approved payment of bills for $18,750.81, including payment on remodeling due 5/2/2008. Approved getting a Paper Gator at the township hall, Public input. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested~to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. gir1 & SB® I* I S o O » I VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Iio Regular Meeting Council Minutes March 10, 2008 Arbor Day Dedication at 6:50 p.m. Meeting Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. - by Pro tern PresidentMulvihill. Present: Erskine, Gilbert,Mulvihill, Inman, Hahn, Ayers & Harrison. Absent: Williamson, Maviglia. Pledge of Allegiance Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Gilbert, second by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Jill Harrison invited Council to Caledonia Xperience, April 24th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-Kraft Meadows Cafeteria. Mike Ayers, Builder for Buer Well Drilling, asked for Council to consider their rehab of the warehouse building. Sharon Hast, had sev­ eral concerns regarding the fire at 313 Emmons and why it was taking so long for the demolition to take place. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Inman, seconded by Gilbert. All yeas, motion carried. Committee Minutes: Independence Day Committee is meeting April 24th, 7:00 p.m. Conflict of Interest: Erskine declared a conflict of interest for items 1 & 2 under New Business. engineers Report: Engineers Jon Moxey, Fleis & VandenBrink, contractor is working on punch list items. Discussion regarding catch basin work and roof drains in the alley. ■» Township Liaison Report: Planning Commission: Manager’s Report: Sheep will return to WWTP for grazing. Presidents Report: Mayor Exchange Day with Vermontville. Unfinished Business: 1. Siren Fund-Discussion regarding if we need to pur­ chase now or what some different options would be. Possible funding from the Safety mileage. Will do more investigation. New Business: 1. R08-06 Resolution to Approve Annual Parade Permits. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Gilbert. All yeas, motion carried. 2. Richard Pierson Contract. Motion to approve by Erskine, seconded ‘ by Inman. All yeas, motion car­ ried. 3. Bid Proposals for Parking Lot Roof Drains and Catch Basins on Lake Street. Need more information. 4. Add Township to Village Parks & Recreation Plan. Motion to approve by Gilbert, seconded by Hahn. All yeas, motion carried. Public comment: Steve Buer had some questions regarding catch basins at Church & Emmons and potholes on Church between Main Emmons. Council Comments: Council would like to be kept current on more issues. Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 p.m., motion by Erskine, second­ ed by Hahn. All yeas. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Ayers, Clerk/Manager 5 J Aim It UKUi N & * W* �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008/ Page 13 COUNCIL, continued from previous page *I. better way to go. Harrison also suggested that a siren could be viewed as home­ land security tool and could possibly be funded by a homeland security grant. Inman said funds had been TO HELP YOU CREATE AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY, WE’LL CONSULT WITH - k. 1 v? JsS St S S AN EXPERT - YOU. Changing markets and our changing lifestyles can send a once-balanced portfolio into disarray. That’s why »• it's so important to take advantage M. of our free portfolio review at least once every year. Together we’ll assess how changes in your career, aspirations and goals can impact your prior investments and make the necessary adjustments to help keep you on track. Though we may be knowledgeable on the markets, no one knows your life better than you. 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Nevertheless, Ayers will ask them for an explanation, The process for obtaining construction and demolition permits. which is handled for the village by Imperial Municipal Services, came under fire from two persons who were upset by the diffi­ culties with the process. The situation first involves Buer Well Drilling and their contractor, .Mike Dennis Ayers Builders. Ayers, representing the company, said that they were putting a new roof on a stor­ age area behind the building. He said he thought he had permits until he received a stop-work order; the problem has created a hardship for Buer. Gilbert said the firm had applied for a new root and that siding had been original­ ly planned. Ayers agreed and said the siding was not on the application submitted to Imperial. Sandy Ayers (no relation available earlier but were no longer. Ayers brought up the existing public safety millage, asking if it could be used since the village is part of the township and village residents pay the 1.5 mill levy on their tax bills. Bryan Harrison said he was not sure and would have to check the language of the millage pro­ posal. Hahn wanted to know if there was an additional charge to be tied into the Kent County system. (The Kent County dispatch center operates the sirens.) Inman said he did not know. Erskine, focusing on a tentative proposal to reduce the current 1.5 mill levy to 1.25 mills, suggested, "Continue at the same rate and use some funds for a siren. The village pays into the town­ ship safety fund." Inman said he will contin­ ue to research costs and other issues of a siren. The next topic taken up by the council was the bill for legal services from Mika, Meyers. Beckett and Jones, the village's law firm. Erskine initiated the dis­ cussion by noting that previ­ ous council president, Chuck Audy. had pushed for detailed invoices from the law firm. Erskine noted that the current bill for legal serv­ ices was $6,188. What dis­ turbed him. he said, was the lack of detail for the single largest charge. $4,172 for to the Ayers firm) said that they were working with Imperial representatives who had not understood that the building was a pole barn. The site is a non-conforming lot. and not more than 50 percent of the building can be changed. She said Imperial has submitted a let­ ter to Ayers and Buer Well explainin Drilling explaining the options available to them. Erskine commented that the footprint of the building had not changed. "I don't understand where Doug (Hopkins, the building inspector from Imperial Municipal Services) is com- complaining that treatment by the office had been rude. She said she did not know who was responsible but she wanted the council to be aware of the problem. Hahn said, "I’ve been wondering myself. 1 live across from it." Hast added that the permit had been issued, but she felt that it should not have taken so long.. Mulvihill said it was important for the council to know what was happening, adding that he had not been aware of the problems Buer Well Drilling was having. ing from. It is a misinterpre­ tation; I want it done quick­ ly," he concluded. The second case involved the McGavin home that was destroyed recently by fire. Sharon Hast, a friend of the family, said that the demoli­ tion permit had been held up because the garage was a non-conforming structure. She added that they were also told they could not sell the property without a vari­ ance. The yard was filled with debris; the structure had been vandalized and repre­ sented a distinct safety haz­ ard. 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Attn: Board of Directors Resumes must be received by May 1st, 2008 to be considered. • / by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Thursday, May 1 (or Friday, May 2, if it rains Thursday), residents of Middleville living near the high school may wonder what is going on. •/»/ • _______ AYNARD' I - WATER CONDITIONING V. I Your one stopI water store! u AYNARD1^ — ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ fl I fl gr_WATCW CONDIT/OMNG I 15? I |“ M I MW ‘•-Jim 1 -> SALES SERVICE • • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL * INDUSTRIAL •JI Call us at 616.89 LU303 today! Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sal. 8:30am-2pm Servicing all makes and models • Water Softners • Iron and Odor Filters • Drinking Water Systems The construction areas at both McFall, shown here, and Lee Elementary are entire­ ly fenced. 4 Over 34 years ofexperience ---- - 4 TK is planning to prevent after prom tragedies 06670458 ■MH -z ** X* ,7:^ -3 r Ambulances, police cars, and fire trucks with lights flashing and sirens howling will be plentiful. A helicopter may even hover over­ head. TK High School Principal Tony Koski understands that area residents may be really concerned. Members of the student council will be send­ ing letters to residents explaining that there is a serious reason for all the noise and confusion. The council. student working with Kyle Svoboda and Karen Borrink, from Thornapple Township Emergency Services, hopes to prevent an post-prom tragedy by providing a realworld experience for students. Details are not being revealed to make sure that juniors and seniors are star­ tied into considering the serious consequences of drink­ ing and driving. Svoboda has worked on these types of exercises in the past and is looking for­ ward to working with the high school, he said. He told the members of the student council at a 6:45 a.m. plan­ • ning meeting that preventa­ ble accidents involving teenagers are some of the most difficult for emergency personnel, and parents bystanders to deal with. Koski will be notifying parents of this year's juniors and seniors about the exer­ cise. In addition, no parking will be allowed in the park­ ing area in front of the school on May 1 (or May 2 in case of rain.) Parts of Bender Road may be closed that day, and driv­ ers should follow the detour during the exercise. Thomapple Kellogg will celebrate prom on May 3. Everyone hopes that this exercise will help keep the aftermath a happy one. 1 v BEV • • SlllW! ■ I * 21- . --- I, f^|; TK ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 1 7H r' “ j I I I H October 25, 2008 Montpellier, Ohio r- you are invited to attend the 2008 reverse Raffle in ■ || q "J it Montpelier, Ohio on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Pam Palmer @ 795-7667 or check our website @ I' jI § www. 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So, the Scots called old and you've had a lot of over Stephanie Rossman great girls, and we have," who'd just finished winning said Caledonia varsity girls' the 3200-meter run with a track and field head coach time of 12 minutes 48.03 Joe Zomerlei after recording seconds. his 200th career dual-meet Rossman ran the third leg victory on Thursday after­ of the 1600-meter relay, noon. teaming with Michelle The Caledonia girls scored Butcher, Andrea rSchedlbauer, and Stephanie U if Packer for a first place finish % * I in 4:24.15. amazing. "That’s i Zomerlei said. Zomerlei has a record of 1 200-71 in duals since taking .V over the team in 1977. n "It's all about winning I >1 percentage,” Zomerlei said. LitilThe kids did the job. I just tezi pWET'A stand back and clap hands. There was lots of clapping 33 y' and handshakes for Zomerlei after the victory. The Caledonia boys also 123-13, won Thursday, z improving to 2-0 in the league. The Fighting Scot boys team won every event except the long jump against the overmatched Red Arrows. They also took first, second, and third in eight events, and had the only two scorers in the pole vault. Caledonia's OS boys have a huge meet ahead ’ • 3' ? of them, them. Thursday at Greenville, which will go a long way to deciding this 9• * year's O-K White Conference championship. ____ ‘‘They’re good. They're The Fighting Scots’ Justin Vanderveen (left) leans rea| gOOd, said Caledonia ahead of Lowell’s Adrian McElveen at the finish line in boys’ coach Kevin Remenap the 100-meter dash Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett of the Yellow Jackets. "We’ve got a couple holes, Bremer) but overall I think we're pretty solid.” VanderVennen, Justin Kyle VanderVeen, Alex Rogers, Dillon Tompkins, and Ben Diefenbach each won two individual events for the Caledonia boys Thursday. VanderVennen took the throws, winning the discus at 140 feet 1 inch, and by Brett Bremer 11 Ar x h K. *. 'ii T $ M| IV- r their first O-K White Conference win, topping Lowell in Caledonia 71-66. It meet came down to the final race of the day, the 1600-meter relay, and the Scots need a little extra help from one of their "great girls”. Caledonia sprinter Maddie Zych injured a hamstring while racing towards a sec­ -—* «* B ' w- -fl z • V ■- ■- • •• .* -— J f -i? * 5^* ; r- w M5 2-.-S-EA •- * 3 S ^2- 'M 23® x I ijfl ' r-jr:i:o toOfcW J jr J*’2 Ij I ,4 31 * < :J e -. 'Ai i * —:3s ■ft-r -- s 14 * --- L E-?. ---- fS :- - - k * 'r - 4 ■< S. 2H - S- - L t*- tfgl #7 _____ _____________________________ April 27, 2008 See TRACK, page 17 A >> p I r J F <■ A- 1» x i‘ " • --2“ w CM r* g s o r v Caledonia’s Justin VanderVennen winds up during the shot put competition Thursday against Lowell. % > Sk ■ • * - (Photo by Brett Bremer) - ■ ■ i cr-* • .is IS -- > r Check Us Out! MP JC • I -C . Grower Direct i-. 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Diefenbach led the Scot dis­ tance runners, taking the is 3 1600-meter run in 4:42.37 and the 3200 in 10:33.00. y Tompkins won the high fc ii Xjump at 5-6, and the pole isM-s vault at 12-6. I Rogers and VanderVeen took care of business over 5c the distances. short hi VanderVeen won the 100meter dash in 11.13 seconds & and the 200 in 23.28. Rogers won the 110-meter hurdles in - SfiL 16.20 and the 300-meter hur­ „ ?_s?s dles in 43.81. Kyle VanderVeen and 4 • . Alex Rogers have improved a ton, and that's been huge 11 for us," Remenap said. 5>” "They did some speed school in the off-season, and ‘4*5 that totally changed the IP-i Ii make-up of our team. Other winners for the Scot w4 r 04 boys' team were Tyler Muller in the 400 (55.57), Luke Taylor in the 800 I (2:03.83), and the four relay teams. Diefenbach, Alex TenElshof, Dylan Anderson, ___ and Taylor took the 3200meter relay in 8:58.33. Caledonia’s Brooke Hogan lets go of a throw in the Rogers, Brad Snyder, Steve djscus during Thursday’s dual with Lowell. (Photo by and Kyle Brett Bremer) VanderVeen, VanderVeen won the 800meter relay in 1:43.52. Steve and Kyle VanderVeen Celebration Service VanderVeen teamed with Justin Dixon and Aaron 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Greenbauer to win the 400www.brightside.org meter relay in 45.04. Rogers, Jason Hodge, Taylor, and Anderson took the 1600We are saying farewell to Pastor meter relay in 3:40.66. Mike & Deb Stowell. They feel called to Caledonia’s girls might serve in a new & different ministry, and not have needed to press we will miss them. If your life has been Rossman into extra service if they had been a bit more suc­ positively impacted by Pastor Mike or cessful in the earlier relays. Deb, please join us for an “We did lots of things well, but struggled in the two sprint relays a little,” Open House for them on Zomerlei said. Lowell took the 800-meter relay in 1:54.64, and the 400 in 55.28. The Red Arrows also won four of the five Sunday Service: 10:30 am field events. Caledonia came Open House: 12:00 up big in the one field event the Arrows didn't win though, the discus. Scots fin­ ished first, second, and third in that event with Brooke Hogan leading the way with a throw of 87-8. Church The discus was one ot 06670899 • landscape Boulders • screen top Soil • Crushed Concrei e • hardwood Bark • Composted Buffalo Manure | ” • Bobcat Work • I No Load To Small • You Call - I Haul! * �I Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008 I TK takes advantage of wind to win Gold opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The best defender on the field Wednesday night as the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans and Byron Center Bulldogs opened O-K Gold Conference play wasn't wearing orange and black. The best defender was a stiff wind blowing in from Tta* the south. With the wind at its back in the first half TK built a 2-0 edge, then held on in the second half for a 2-1 victory. “I was very pleased to be going into the second half with a 2-0 lead, but I knew that we had our work cut out for us for the next 40 min­ utes,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. With the ball held in the Bulldogs' end for most of the first half, the Byron Center defense was bound to make a couple mistakes and the Trojans capitalized when it did. The Trojans got a goal on a penalty kick by Kelsey Aubil four and a half minutes into the game, then added a second score five minutes later on a bouncing shot from Molly Wilson that was mis­ played by the Bulldog keep­ er. Thornapple Kellogg kept up the attack for the remain­ der of the first half, but were unable to find the net again. Byron Center head coach Mike Riemersma said at the half that he thought it still should have been a 0-0 game. Having the wind at its back helped the Bulldog attack in the second half, but Trojan defenders Nicole Ybema, Amanda Nicholas, Celia Salmon, Kristin Tedrow and goalkeeper Kate Scheidel all did a fantastic J £ V/ 4- r \-2 £ « & pF s* 9 fIB § £ » Sti7 - r: \ - ** 5 j* F« TK goalkeeper Kate Scheidel fights off Byron Center’s Jessica DeVormer while chasing downi a corner kick Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MAXIMIZE SPACE IN YOUR GARDEN! T, W, TH, F — 11:00-6:00 • SAT 10:00-4:00* SUN 12:00-4:00. «■ / We carry a selection of Oblelisks, Trellises, and Sundials within our wrought iron home and garden products. 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Burch took the first point of the tie-break, but Schools of Choice Ewbllme • Allows non-resident students to choose a different school district k > r ¥ OB j.-. - • Available to all Kent ISD students and families • Enrollment April 14 through 4pm June 6 (Space permitting, districts may keep enrollment open until school starts) X' / ■- For details visit www.hentisd.org -s Fl 4 ; % I 06670439 kentisd.org g W: and click “Education Options & Choices.” IVe Lead Learning See SOCCER, next page ft -- I >> -r'5* T - -, —SSS5 A.*—.. f.. * * The Trojans' Linda Garrison (right) settles the ball as she works to get by Bulldog defender Vera Hogg during the first half of Wednesday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nelsen wins two tie-breakers to help Scots past Northview - Kent ISD job of communicating and stopping the Bulldogs. “They played physical, smart, and maintained their composure with such windy conditions,” said Langridge. That was the second of three games this week for the Trojans, who were scheduled to visit Wayland on Friday night. It’s the start of four consecutive weeks where the Trojans have three games scheduled. TK and Allegan finished in a 1-1 tie Monday. “We just came back from spring break and hadn't real­ ly touched a soccer ball for almost two weeks as a team,” Langridge said. “It was a great non-conference game to get us back into things for start of a busy week and for that matter a busy month.” Wilson found the back of the net in the middle of the first half for the Trojans, knocking in a well placed corner kick from Celia Salmon. — I £ « •• »< ?¥LW - •’7 £ !-•< - Obtain forms and information from school district offices Nelsen then scored the next seven for the victory. Of course the Scots need­ ed to win at four other flights too to take the victory. Two of those other wins came on the singles side as Natalie Radzikowski won 6-2, 6-3 at number two and Josie Isaac took a 6-0, 6-0 win at num­ ber four. Christian Roosien and Dana Juhlin won 6-4, 6-0 at first doubles for the Fighting Scots, and Caledonia also got a 6-2, 7-6(1) win from the third doubles team of 6-2, 7-6(1). Caledonia was slated to host Thornapple Kellogg Friday afternoon, and will be back on its home courts today when it hosts and invi­ tational. The Scots return to league action Monday at Forest Hills Central, then play host to Lowell Wednesday. Trojan golfers in bottom half at first two jamborees The home teams are two for two so far in the O-K Gold Conference boys’ golf race. • Wayland won the first league jamboree Tuesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. When the league met again I Thursday at Egypt Valley, Forest Hills Northern took the top spot. The Trojans found them­ selves in a hole at Orchard Hills Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon, and not the good kind. Thornapple Kellogg fin­ ished sixth jamboree off the season. The Trojans fired a 172. From top to bottom it was a tight contest though, the host Wildcats were just 16 4 strokes better than the sev­ enth place Saxons and fin­ ished first with a 160. South Christian was second with a 162, followed by Hamilton 166, Forest Hills Northern |M 170, Byron Center 171. Hastings shot a 176. Travis Clelland led Thornapple Kellogg with 42. The Trojans also got a pair of 43's from Mike Gray and Scott Pitsch and 44s from Brad Steffen and Logan Knight. Only four golfers finished under 40 for the round, and three off them were from Wayland. Keegan Powloski led the league on the day with a one-over 37. Keith Sikkema added a 39 and Neil Richards a 39 for the Wildcats. South Christian's Mike Fennema also fired a 39. The Huskies jumped from fourth to first Thursday, edg­ ing out Hamilton in a tie­ breaker. Both teams' top four golfers scored a 163. South Christian was third with a 168, followed by Wayland 169, TK 171, Hastings 174, and Byron Center 177. Gray led TK with a 40. Pitsch and Travis Clelland both shot 43’s, and Cole Meinke added a 45. Powloski again had the best score of the day, finish­ ing with a 38. Hamilton's Austin Breuker shot a 39. The league gets together again Tuesday, when Byron Center plays at host Ironwood Golf Course. Hastings will host the league on Thursday. stati i ar/X I I1 I I J's ® 'uitfal 'Jimi W M|l I’* j hi t: III he £ Xi BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $14/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap : * DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr' 1 5 X �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 19, 2008/ Page 17 TAPRC baseball, softball clinics to be May 3 TRA CK, continued from page 15 The Thornapple Area and Parks Recreation Commission will hold its annual baseball and softball clinics on Saturday, May 3. A baseball clinic will be held at the Crane Road fields from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for boys in grades K through 8. A softball clinic will be held for girls at the Page Elementary softball diamond from 9:30 a.m. to noon for girls in grades K through 8. I n t Those participating in the clinics should bring a base­ ball or softball glove and a water bottle. As in years past, the Thomapple Kellogg High School players and coaches will be at both •I* clin­ ics to help the young athletes develop new skills and work on improving existing skills. “This is a great opportuni­ ty for any baseball or softball player to warm up before season play begins,” says TAPRC director Kelly Pino. Registration is open to all residents of Barry County. The fee for participation is $15 and includes a T-shirt for everyone who registers by the April 28 deadline. Registration forms are being distributed through the Thomapple Kellogg school district. Anyone who needs a form may contact Pino at 269-795-8853. o. SOCCER, continued from previous page Allegan finally tied things up late in the second half. “Kate Scheidel had some great saves and has been working hard on taking on her opponents' breakaway said opportunities,” Langridge. “We had some great moments with some excellent team possession, but were struggling to be consistent with their touches.” “We have been really working hard on the techni­ cal side of the game, and hopefully this will help us in future games.” games future Those non-conference include games at home against Monday Otsego and Caledonia Friday this com­ ing week. TK also will make the trip to South Christian for a conference contest Wednesday afternoon. Scots shut out Zeeland East The Caledonia varsity girls’ soccer team held off a determined Zeeland East squad for a 1-0 win on a warm and windy night at Caledonia Wednesday. The victory improves the Fighting Scots’ record to 3-0 on the season. Hailey Yondo scored the game's only goal late in the first half. After splitting defenders near mid-field, she made a nifty move on the t• >'l ’<^5 Zeeland East keeper and tucked the ball in the goal. Caledonia held the posses­ sion edge throughout the half, but was not able to score again. Zeeland gave a great effort in the second half and the Scots had to work hard to gain control. Maddie Zych and Chelsea Yondo played well defen­ sively with support from Holly Durkee and Nicole Scot goalkeeper Chase. Lauren Reed recorded her third shutout of the season. Caledonia was set to host Rapids Catholic Grand Central Friday evening. The O-K White conference sea­ son starts next week as the Northview host Scots Monday then visit Forest Hills Central Wednesday, Next Friday the Scots visit Thornapple Kellogg for a non-conference match. I • I Troian girls’ tennis falls in its first two league matches ’* I-* ,, jl infill® rt J- - -173 I » »><> *... fH 1 J? ■ ’ -.w ■ *' * Justin VanderVennen in the shot put, Lorin Anderson in the discus, Kyle VanderVeen in the 100 and 200, Rogers in the 110-meter hurdles, Drew Donnell in the 300 hurdles, Taylor in the 800, Diefenbach in the 1600 and the 3200, and Tompkins in the high jump, the 3200meter relay team of TenElshof, Diefenbach, Anderson, and Taylor, and the 1600-meter relay team of Rogers, TenElshof, Taylor, and Anderson. Caledonia softball splits its double header with South The Scots committed eight errors in the contest. Tuuk kept a hot bat, going 3-for-3 with a double, two singles, and a walk. Natasha Fischvogt went 2-for-4 with two doubles for the Scots, and Madalyn Sandtveit went 2-for-3 with a double. Caledonia had 14 hits to South's 16 in game two. Caledonia's varsity softball team split its season opening double header with South Christian Tuesday night, winning game one 6-3 but falling in game two 13-7. Alexa Gehrls picked up her first win of the season striking out eight and walking two in the opener. “South Christian had trou­ ble catching up to Alexa's fast ball and our kids came out hitting the ball really well,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. Caledonia was lead offen­ sively by sophomore catcher Leanne Tuuk who went 2for-3 with two home runs and 5 RBI’s. Junior Krista Janeschek and sophomore Amanda Kimes each had a double for the Scots. The Sailors’ bats came alive in the third inning of game two, as the Sailors put together a nine run.rally. Mental mistakes and errors by Caledonia confobuted to the big inning too. gjve South Christian credit, they had some timely hits and toofc advantage of qui* mistakes," Kaechele were much more aggressive Vizsler Sarah Center's Lindsey Faber at second against Wayland and showed Monday afternoon. singles scored the lone win numThe Trojans were downed good improvement in a for the Trojan varsity girls' by the Wildcats ber of areas. ” 7-1 by the tennis team in its first two OThe Trojans’ improving Wednesday, after being beat ­ K Gold Conference duals of first doubles team of en by Byron Center 8-0 the season this week. Danielle Johnson and Sarah In a long, well played Monday. Roskam played well in a 6-1, “ I felt we had a great pracmatch, Faber edged Wayland tice after the Byron Center 6-4 loss against Wayland. second singles player TK’s second doubles team of loss which helped with a bet ­ Mariella Goebl 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. against Hillary Klunder and Jenna showing ter i _ It was the second three-setter Wayland,” said TK head Piets also had a good match of the week for Faber, who in a losing effort, falling 6-2, We coach Larry Seger. fell 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Byron 6-4. Against Byron Center, Johnson and Roskam played well again but fell 6-2, 6-4. The Trojans also got a good showing from Kaiti Graham at third singles, who fell 6-1, 6-4. The Trojans were sched­ uled to visit Caledonia Friday afternoon, and return to the courts today in Middleville for their own TK invitational. The Trojans Koenes Auto Body, “quality is host South Christian for a more than just a word. We’ve built league dual on Wednesday, our reputation on a solemn pledge of then head to Lakewood for superior workmanship and an invitational next Saturday. J Caledonia is headed to the Cedar Springs Invitational today, then will open league play this week with a game at home against Northview Monday and then two at home against Lowell Friday. Next Saturday, the Scots own will host their Caledonia Invitational. 06670789 J F irst (Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS —.— Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health said. Kait Austin pitched a good game for Caledonia, but had to forow to many pitches because her teammates didn't help her out defensively. It - The Caledonia girls are 11 in the league this year, after falling 90-47 to Forest Hills Central Tuesday. 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While Alesha Ward took care of business in a trio of field events, winning the shot put with a throw of 32 feet 5 inches, the discus at 99-1, and the high jump at 50. Danielle Rosenberg picked up a fourth field event win for TK while setting a new school-record in the process. By clearing 9-1.5 in the pole vault, Rosenberg broke the record set by her former teammate Kersta Gustafson of 9-1 in 2006. It was a good day for Rosenberg on the track too, as she won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.2 seconds, and finished second in both the 300-meter hurdles and the 200-meter dash. The 300meter hurdles was one of just three events Wayland ath­ letes won on the day. TK's Emma Ordway took that many individual events herself, winning the 100meter dash in 13.2, the 200 in 27.5, and the 400 in 1:01.2. She also teamed with Kylie Schultz, Stephanie Betcher, and Hana Hunt to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:26.5. TK’s girls swept the relays, with Schultz, Kelsey Trojans get 20 hits, 1 win, in first two softball games The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ softball team split a pair of non-conference contests to open the season this week. The Trojans started things off with a 4-3 win over Kelloggsville Tuesday, then fell 7-6 Wednesday against Grandville. Trailing 3-1 against Kelloggsville Tuesday, the Trojans finally got their offense going in the sixth inning scoring three runs. Four different Trojans had RBI’s in the game, with Erin Humphries getting the game winning RBI in the sixth inning on a fielders choice hit to third base. The Trojans outhit Kelloggsville 7-2 on the night. Megan Bishop earned the win in relief of Emma Bishop. Emma threw the first ■ I 4 « • • • A 4 and 2/3 innings, striking triple (two RBI), Meagan out nine. Megan fanned five Bishop with another double of the 11 batters she faced. and single, and Jenna The Trojans outhit Teunessen with two doubles Kelloggsville 7-2. . Adrienne Palmer and Erin “I'm pleased with our Humphries also had two hits offense so far this season, apiece. our team is batting .350,” TK made a game of it in said TK head coach Rich the seventh inning, pulling Palmer. “Our defense needs within one run of Grandville. to settle down and avoid the Meagan Bishop lead off with bad inning by making the big a single and scored when sis­ out.” ter Emma Bishop blasted a Things happened the other • triple to left/center field, way Wednesday, with the Palmer then hit a single scor­ Trojans jumping out to a 3-0 ing Emma. Palmer made it lead through three innings. all the way from first to third The Grandville Bulldogs had on Laci Forbes sacrifice one big inning, the fourth, bunt, but was stranded on where they scored all seven third as TK’s last batter of their runs on three hits, struck-out. three walks, and three errors. Meagan Bishop received TK delivered 13 hits and the loss despite pitching a scored in four different good game striking out five innings on the night. The big and scattering five singles in hitters for TK were Emma her first pitching start of Bishop with a double and a 2008. — ~ M Seif is that teachers leam more about a modem newsroom, and will be able to inform their students more easily about journalism today, help­ ing them find an interest in journalism and possibly pur­ sue journalism as a career. “The most important part to me is how to put the tech­ nology to use. I want to leam about what has changed technologically since the last time I worked as a joumal- ist,” said Hicks. The interns will have to work as members of the newspaper staffs and com­ plete guidelines set by MIPA and the MPA, such as recording their experiences of the four weeks in a jour­ nal. “I think this is a great opportunity to give some­ thing to the students,” said Hicks. “I just really think this will give them a look into the careers that they are looking at, and to give them a chance to look at what it’s like to work at a real newspaper.” “I think that this experi­ ence will bring more relevant lessons to the classroom, ” •Il said TK Principal Tony Koski, “now the class can leam from her experiences and get better at what she’s trying so hard to teach them.” Concert at Duncan Lake April 23 The Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble will hold a lecture and demonstration concert Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Caledonia Arts Center, 9757 Duncan Lake Road. Tickets are $20 for general admission and will be available at the door. 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The Trojans got a win from Keith Winchester in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:29.9, a win from Ethan Fuller in the 800 with a time of 2:07.8, and those two teamed with James Tobin and Joel Smith to win the 3200-meter relay in 9:37.4. The Trojans will be a part of the Soderman relays today at Caledonia, then hit the road for two O-K Gold duals this coming week. TK takes on South Christian Tuesday and Hastings Thursday. TEA CHER, continued from page 10 TRUCK — Webster, Jordan Bronkema, and Allyson Winchester winning the 3200-meter race in 10:46, Hunt, Danielle Fredenburg, Lara Dahlke, and Betcher winning the 800-meter event in 1:54.3, and Brittany London, Nicole Raymond, Dahlke, and Rachel Young winning the 400-meter relay in 55.4. Winchester also won the 1600-meter run in 5:32.1, and Schultz took the 800 in •II 2:39.1. 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The untimely passing of William Harrison, who came to town in 1962 as a young high school teacher and stayed to become a legend known for his quiet generos­ ity and decency, has left col­ leagues and friends in shock and sorrow. Harrison died of an appar­ ent massive heart attack late this week while in North rd u orlT uilliW woj O) d<yd 4 nwonJ bcm /Ji too |OZ mH ntH Ml jrrj /id) lA I lOlfl I tn I n^ni I iqqr I non I O 1. I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer 21 April At the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting, members of the board approved a ‘super’ evalua­ tion of Superintendent Gary' Rider. On March 24, the board met to evaluate Rider's per­ formance during the preced­ ing4 13 months. The evalua­ tion consisted of the follow­ ing seven categories: • Relationship with the board • Community relations • Superintendent and staff relationships m HOI J ? $ni ♦w H£od 1 * B 1— )l tv—a man of integrity. He was a really good man. 1 was saddened. When I needed a sponsor for a poor kid on mission trips and retreats, he gave quietly. Nobody ever knew about it. He was very generous and kind. He will surely be missed." Deb McCarty, president of the board, said. "I so much appreciated the work he did for the board. He supported Caledonia in so many ways, not only the district but the community. He still came to and football basketball games at the high school." She added, "He was a man of wisdom and integrity. If there was something happen­ ing to help Caledonia, Bill Harrison was always sup­ He portive. loved Caledonia." Ken Yonker, vice-presi­ dent of the board, observed, "Bill was a man that carried an air of wisdom about him. He was a man that when things were presented, he wouldn't say much. When all the facts were in. then he would speak." He continued. He respect­ ed people—he had a very gen­ tle spirit about him. He my mentor. He taught me how to respect people who didn't respect you. He loved kids. Judy (Harrison s widow) told me he was teaching neighbor­ hood kids how to plant seeds when he died. He was a man the community is going to See HARRISON, page 9 M Village announces ‘Super’ evaluation given to TK school head detours are set 71 i - rno I Carolina. When he left Caledonia High School in 1973 for the Kent Intermediate School District and to pursue a doc­ torate at Michigan State University, Harrison left behind a distinguished cur­ riculum in agricultural sci­ ence and a strong Future Farmers of America chapter; both were well respected in the state and nationally. He went on to continued profes­ sional success in Extension work through the university. In later years—1999 to 2005 —he returned to sene the school district as a trustee, vice-president and president of the then Community Caledonia Schools District Board of Education. Bernie Nagel, a 20-year veteran of the school board who served some of those years with Harrison, said. "The district has lost one of its strongest supporters. Bill was a ver) dedicated leader in the Caledonia communi­ • Business and finance • Educational leadership • Personal qualities • Achievement of goals as set by the members of the board. Board President Don Haney announced at the April 21 meeting that, ’’It was the consensus of the Thomapple Kellogg Board that Education of Rider Superintendent exceeded expectations in all categories and performed exceptionally well in educa­ tional leadership, communi- ■I ■ ■ ■ • • w • A'osrvngtc* Street MB MB MB WK h i 1'1 ! ii i 9 See BOARD, page 3 I * A / • / : GFWC- Gun Lake Area essay winners received certificates at the TKBOE meeting on April 21. Pictured ’ from left are CJ Bronkema, Shannon Cornett and jackson Bronkema. q V dl ) lb Hood iiunubll odl <)• | PHO 11 mH owl V I ' I 9 1' I 1Ar1 loctertqli I f J( iiidono a m onn Fl 301110 iw j A l>M biorl l Xe .m.q notobk) n orIT noilsoup lite terni lEbibnco |2 KW3IV d Uuow nortooi is ?toto .Tiiiida ioioV idarwoT i bluod? gailioq ■I LOCAL TRAFFIC DETOUR MAP Caledonia School Board election has candidates by Fran Faverman Staff Writer As part of the Sun and News* election coverage of the Caledonia Community Schools District Board of Education, presented below are photographs, biographi­ cal sketches and responses of the candidates to five ques­ tions posed by the news staff. The three candidates for two seats being vacated by Robert Lillie, currently the secretary of the board, and Dave Clark, trustee, arc in alphabetical order — Bill Donohue, David Nemmers and Greg Zoller. The term of office is four years. A candidate forum will be held Monday. April 28. at 7 p.m. at the fine arts center at Caledonia High School. The responses to the five questions have received minimal editing. A letter to each candidate asking tor his views specified that editing would be limited to the cor­ grammatical rection of errors and to ensuring readability. Voters in Caledonia Township, Precinct Three, should remember that their polling place on Tuesday, May 6, will be Lakeside . M kr W « « • • * 1 \ F- / Mo" I rd • II? -•— i&3 ■ map LfSJNO- Detour Route i m ■■ (ponx*' ca-s J pc* up :**>/ P’-oject Limits Local traffic will detour around the Streetscape con­ struction from Railroad Street to Grand Rapids Street following this route. There will be no on street parkin ri - o allowed on this detour. Bill Donohue Community Church. The precinct has been moved from its former location at Alaska Baptist Church. Bill Donohue Bill Donohue and his fam­ ily have been residents of Caledonia since June 1996. He and his wife. Kelly, have three children. Their daughter, Katie, will graduate from Michigan State University in May w ith a degree in special and elementary education. Their sons, Ryan and Mark are respectively a junior and a sophomore at Caledonia High School. His wife, Kelly, who has 17 years of teaching experi- Greg Zoller ence. currently teaches third grade at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Grand Rapids. They will have been married for 24 years in October. Donohue has been an air traffic controller in Grand Rapids for 20 years and has been employed by the Federal Aviation Administration for 26 years following four years in the Air Force. He will be 50 years old this June. He has a history of involvement with school and youth activities. Donohue served for three years on the David Nemmers education council at St. Stephens Catholic School, a post he described as "equiva­ lent to a board of education." He participated in establish­ ing a reading incentive pro­ gram at Emmons Lake Elementary and has been a Junior Achievement presen­ ter at Emmons Lake for six years, and has been a presen­ ter for the past nine years at the Caledonia Middle Schools' Career Day. At Caledonia High School, he has helped build sets for some of the musicals pre- See ELECTION, page 2 by Shannon C ornett Staff Writer (he of Members Middleville Village Council learned that the detours for the Streetscape project will be HE sled and become active Monday, May 5. detour separate Two routes have been established: Car and passenger truck traf­ fic will be routed from Railroad Street to High Street to Washington Street to Grand Rapids Street. See DETOUR, page 3 • In This Issue... • Asbestos concerns raised at McFall • Caledonia Township seeking Hometown Hero nominations • Caledonia teen will be missed • Spring into the Past puts light on local museums • Trojan softball wins first of two against Wayland • A I I �36 2jO0 Page 2/T^e Sun and News' MtOdiewHe ELECTION, continued from page 1 sented. iXonohuc has coached soc­ cer fex boys in the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and Caledonia Area Traveling Soccer (CATS) programs and has also coached luttk league base­ ball and y'juth basketball in Caledonia • • In terms of political activ­ ity related to schools, he w<xked on the ’Ciet Out the Vote" phone campaign for the new high school and new elementary school. He has teaching experi­ ence through his church affiliation where he has taught middle school reli­ gious education for the past 10 years. He is a graduate ’of Rosemount High School, did plus two years at Normandale Community College in Minnesota, and also attended Bismarck Community College and the University of Wisconsin at Madison Questions and Answer* /. Why are you running HASTINGS 4 wwwGQTI.cem ZUALITY THEATERS 219 945 SHOW Mainaft Hale St Dr BMbMV • M MfiUI twM t/W frMft M* • lb* ««r» r«M». BIG SCREENS $4.00 £/ ALL SEATS T se so O Wo HUM SHOWTlMf | 474 VI ■ R SPRING MATINEES Saturday A Sunday 10 A 11 AM1 I AWV77 YWHUTUVNUirN AAVTWt A WMETALU MUN (G) | 0) WPf RHFR0 MOVIE (PG 13) F Rl/SAT LS 12:00 G) LIATHERHEAM (PG 13) 1200, 2 35. 9 30 5 10,7 10 COtUftE ROAD TRIP (G) 1200,2 50. TOO O ® FORBIDDEN KINGDOM PG 13) 11 00. 1 30 .4 10. • 40 f RI/SAT LB 11 40 9 10 O FORGE TTING SARAH MARSH AH (R, 11 10. 1 40 4 20.6 50 0 20 FR4/SAT LB 11 50 NIM S ISLAM (PG) 4 50 9 00 FRI/SATLS 11 20 rCOU I 11 I OM l I' 20-/ DRINK I •» ft? « piMftM* __ „ U U f* | •• •» w 9 WMBNB • tw W99 w. for a seat cm the board of education ? Making sure our children receive a good education is the greatest responsibility a parent has next to teaching them their faith I look at becoming a member f the Caledonia school board as another avenue that I, as a member of the Caledonia community, can be involved in helping to guide Caledonia schcols during these difficult and challeng­ .« ing times in education 2. What do you see as the most important issue in this schrwl board election? At this point in time. I don’t believe there is one overriding issue — unlike some past years — before the school board. The two most important issues con­ fronting the board, in my opinion, are financial and the growth continued of Caledonia. The school board must meet the district’s financial obligations at a time when the local, state and national economies are very turbulent. They must also deal with a district that is continuing to grow during this period of financial turbu­ lence. 3. In your view. view, what is sites do people generally not understand? I believe that people do understand the issues of the district to the extent that they have full knowledge of the issues. I know myself that in the past. 1 might have a par­ ticular view or understanding of an issue only to change my opinion when more information came out. I believe that personnel issues arc difficult for people to understand fully since there are generally some pieces of information that the public is not privileged or allowed to know. 4. Do you agree or dis­ agree with the view1 that the Junctions of the school board are to set policy and to hire the superintendent .of schools? Please explain your position. The primary function of the school board is to set pol- icy and hire the superintend ent. However, it goes further than that. As a member of the school board. I am elected m a democratic election. I. therefore, am the Caledonia community’s representative in this small but important of form representative democracy. I have a respon sibilitv and obligation to listen to the people w ho elected me, even to those who did not. I need to use the input from the community, along with other sources of infor­ mation. to help me form my opinion on issues that come before the board When pco pic disagree with a vote or a position 1 have taken, it is my responsibility to be willing to explain my position to them and how I came to it. Hopefully they will under­ stand; they may not always agree. 5. What should we have asked you that our reporter did not ? Why should the citizens of Caledonia vote for me? David Nemmers David Nemmers and his family have been residents of Caledonia Township for 13 years. He and his wife. Sue. have two children Rachel. 19. is a graduate of C aledonia High School and Michelle. 16, is a sophomore at CHS. Nemmcrs is a business­ man and has a collegiate connection to the area, for he is a graduate of Aquinas College; his degree is in business administration. He is co-owner of Midstate Security, a property and pcrsonal security company. He has held senior leadership positions at several companies based in West Michigan. In addition to his business experience, he also has some teaching experi­ ence from his time as an instructor at Davenport University. Nemmcrs’ volunteer activ­ ities arc varied. He has performed coaching duties in the C ATS and AYSO programs. He serves as a mentor for the Potters House Middle School. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier,DDS • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment •A AC New Patients Welcome — 891-1240 - 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia I r He currently is sen ing as co-chair of the capital cam­ paign for his church and is also an officer in the Trent Henry Neighborhood Association. Nemmers also volunteers in projects to assist the homeless in Grand Rapids. The 46 year-old is looking forward to competing for the I Oth year in the Fifth Third Bank River Run this year (Much of the information in Nemmers ’ biographical sketch was supplied by an article written by Cathy Rueter and printed in The Cal Communicator.) Questions and Answers I. Why are vou running for a seat on the board of education ? The reason I am running for the school board is to assist the district in becom­ ing one of the premier dis­ tricts in the slate. I believe my past experiences and vision for the future will assist in preparing students for the next generation of opportunities. I welcome the opportunity to serve the community. 2. What do vou see as the most important issue in this school board election? The most important issue in this school board election is meeting the continual challenge of a growing dis­ trict with increased needs with our current educational economics. Caledonia is one of the best districts in the area, and as such, we contin­ ue to attract students to our community. We must not only meet the needs of these students but future students as well and must do so in a financially prudent manner. Proper planning, vision, and foresight are needed to ensure all current and future students with a premium educational opportunity. 3. In your view, what issues do people generally not understand? In general, the Caledonia community has a very knowl­ V| edgeable citizen base. In most cases. they have a good understanding of the issues facing the district. I have come to appreciate the com­ plexity of adding curriculum, new programs, and updating facilities within our current budgets. 4. Do you agree or dis­ agree with the view' that the functions of the school board are to set policy and to hire the superintendent of schools? Please explain your position. According to the Michigan Association of School Boards. "The primary function of the board of education is to over­ see the education of people in the community." Establishing policy and the hiring of the superintendent are important functions of the board. However, other critical func­ tions of the board include development and the execu­ tion of the long-term strategic plan, overseeing the financial health of the district, and ensuring that the values of the .1 community are reflected in the school district. 5. What should we have asked you that our reporter did not? 1 believe my experiences as a parent an educator and a business owner bring a wellrounded viewpoint to the • • board. My family has been blessed to be part of the com­ munity for the past 13 years. I welcome the opportunity to serve the Caledonia communi­ tyGreg Zoller Greg Zoller and his wife. Kim. and their three children moved to Caledonia almost eight years ago. They select­ ed Caledonia because it represented a community of quality in which to raise their family. Twin daughters. Katie and Maggie, are in the sixth grade at the Kraft Meadows Middle School. Their son. Christopher, is in the fifth grade al Dutton Elementary School. He served on the 2006-07 growth committee for the district. The committee stud­ ied the needs of the schools and recommended that the board seek an extension in 2007 of the existing $30.5 million bond issue. Zoller’s roots run deep in the southern Kent County area. His father was superin­ tendent of the Kelloggsville school district for several years. His profession as a Realtor in Caledonia also has given him the opportunity to get to know many community members, and he would like to continue his involve­ ment in the community by serving as a member of the Caledonia Community School Board. In his view, the role of a school board member is to support and guide adminis­ trators and teachers in their work of educating the youths of the community. Zoller would like to continue the student-centered work of the past leadership of the board He appreciates the effort made to establish the Caledonia schools as a district of educational excel­ lence in Kent County. He believes he has the knowledge and dedication to contribute as a board member in working for a successful future for the schools in Caledonia. Questions and Answers I. Why are you running for a seat on the board of education ? I was involved in the 200607 growth committee for Caledonia Community schools. Members of this committee studied the needs of our schools and recomIK» the 2007 bond issue mended to the board of education. I A would like to continue rm involvement with the school system by serving as a school board member for the schools. 2. What do you see as the most important issue in this school board election? I feel the most important issue in this school board election is the need of elect­ ed members to continue the student-centered w ork of the past leadership of the board I appreciate the effort that has been made by<F the school board, administrators, teachers and staff to establish Caledonia schools as a dis­ trict of educational excel­ lence in Kent County. In your view, what issues do people generally not understand? I have found that commu nity members may not fully understand how federal and state-mandated funds arc allocated across the district. The district is required to fol­ low specific guidelines when aiJ 4 rcssing the funding issues of bonds, special education and Title I. I feel that clarify­ ing the funding requirements may eliminate misconcep­ tions concerning the operat­ ing budget of the school dis­ trict 4. Do vou agree or dis­ agree with the view that the functions of the sc hool board are to set policy and to hire the superintendent of schools? Please explain your position. I agree the role of the board of education is to sup­ port and guide the adininis tration as they work to edu­ cate the youth in our commu­ nity. The board works to set policy and procedures that are in the best interest of educating our students. The board is responsible for over­ seeing the hiring process of the superintendent. The board is then responsible to enable the superintendent to fulfill his duties to the dis­ trict while overseeing the results. It is also a responsi­ bility of the board to approve the budget and be fiscally responsible with the funds of the school district. I believe the board has an obligation to act responsibly when addressin the current and future needs of our growing district. 5. What should we have asked you that our reporter did not? I decline to answer this question. J J £ 9 L 'Wil • I r Flannel riannei - Good for < i • • i fl chenille quilts, etc. - / Cotton Monotones "«W 5 i'sj Twill, Poplin, Weavers Cloth, Deniminto Pants, Shorts. Skirts, Totes, etc. -- \ ft Quilt Books 15% OFF thru May 3, 2008 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 B v 06671371 | OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 am-5.30 pm Today 8 am-7 pm. Saturday 9 am-5 30 pm Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up StetlorFj. n �* The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008/ Page 3 DETOUR, continued from page 1 ? S XV Commercial truck traffic will move from M-37 to Parmalee Road to Grand Rapids Street to State Street. Work on the streetscape project is expected to be completed by the end of August. Council members dis­ cussed a request from the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. The agency is looking for donated property on which to build a home for those in need. The agency would pre­ fer property within school bus routes and other support­ ive community infrastruc­ tures. The council discussed ■w v SV M Si •.’IL < 'C* S' complete, the trails will be available for public use. Other business was tended to as well, including the request for some council members to attend a seminar about the environment, and to be able to attend as coun­ cil members. They asked if they could be recognized as council members, and be able to bring the information back to the council. The request was accepted. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. in the village hall. cil approved having the law firm Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones be used to see the project through to its com­ pletion. This is the law firm representing the village. However, the same attorneys would not be used. Works The Public Committee then brought up a discussion of a nature trail behind the MiddleVilla on a 20-acre lot. The trails in the lot will be created during the logging on the site. A park­ ing area will be created before the forest manage­ ment logging takes place later this fall. Once the management is possible properties, but none have been decided upon. Council discussed several issues during the meeting including overpayment to a resident for a sewer backup, village hall plans, and whether contracts with engi­ neering firm Fleis and Vandenbrink were accept­ able. The terms in question were those that stated that if any building plans they pro­ vide to the village were altered, the company would not be held liable. The com­ pany will still be used. Finkbeiner/Crane The roads construction was then further discussed. The coun- Tr’ Grand fiepids | . ■ <___ Parmalee Road ----- > 'XCXKVIX^JI I I I 'AX' «* / i • I I .L -X X w -.I « I * I V f rh i 5ii Tli —£ I i I - I £ K\ ty relations, business and finance and personal quali­ ties." "Superintendent Rider is doing an outstanding job leading the Thornapple Kellogg School District,” continued Haney. “We thank X!* *> had the greatest impact on their lives. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board be of Education will Monday, May 14, in r •It m 1616 at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. community, as well. In other business during •It the meeting, the board pre­ sented certificates to students who won the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women's Club reading month essay contest on the children’s book that •»; :?“< 11 L_1 I I i \ I I Project crco r----I! I \ X 4 ‘ I i i NORTH I X ----------------- X X ■ X TRUCK DETOUR MAP During Main Street Streetscape Construction 05 05.03 through 08.30.08 a *• X •* Commercial trucks will have to enter Middleville from M-37 at Parmalee Road between May 5 and the end of August until the Main Street Streetscape work is com­ pleted. - . fJ i la l.fe Bt> f w4 ! W- I I di ■ - - - rfaiC aw A-i'T Fl »>* k £ h I c him for the past year and look forward to his leader­ ship in the years ahead." At the meeting. Rider thanked the board for the opportunity to serve the dis­ trict. He noted that he has enjoyed becoming part of the — - —■ — - BOARD, continued from page 'St I I I f I iff -f; ■ •• . A -■ ria X * - Caledonia Township seeking w >5 ■ ■** —-.— » J - Hometown Hero nominations 4 5 I ■■■I t UM <■■ ■ Cm lesihenltai Sv? W; ** WisiuMBti ati. r- ■ ® Sir fciir ndkttwb!i 1 RBI _ Sfe •• V. ***- * ■n i EiittaiI t.. • If. ’ SS 30®®^ 6 BW!t SKSSjllfc Ih lit* etklnygiL ■ ■•* . WiM S As ®1 - ■—’ -5 7- aS * Superintendent Gary Rider talks with construction workers at the McFall Elementary construction site on April 22. Testing showed that air quality met standards. Testing was done after workers began to remove tiles contain- ns i ei t hhtaitp*1 ing asbestos. can Asbestos concerns raised at McFall on Tuesday IV * j i ii e®s i j^gfcisW ^,5 fitter BlO5 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was a beautiful day on Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day. But the kindergarten and first grade students at Middleville's McFall Elementary School didn't get 1 fc * Roast Beef Dinner •*** Li** »• If* * a Saturday, May 3 • 5 to 7 p.m. 1. Bowne Center United Methodist Church at * l£l 04 ’’T T“ h* I* 1 Adults $9 • Children 6-12 $4 s Corner of 84th St. & Alden Nash • Alto to play outdoors that day. During reconstruction of the school’s cafeteria, some tiles under the top layer were discovered and because of concerns about possible asbestos dust in the air, stu­ dents were kept indoors dur­ ing the school day. Some asbestos abatement was done during spring break when no students were in school. But the extra layer of tiles was a new discovery. Gary Superintendent Rider and Director of Finance Chris Marcy and other staff toured the site, to ensure safety of students, See ASBESTOS, page 5 It has become a tradition as part of the annual Caledonia Independence Day Celebration in to give the Hometown Hero Award to a resident who has performed deeds or service thought to be outstanding and above that expected of the average citizen. "In every community, there are a group of people that give of their time and talents to make the commu­ nity a better place. We see it in our schools, churches, and in our neighborhoods. Too often their work is behind the scenes and therefore invisi- ble. Taking the time to recog­ nize these contributions and say ‘thank you' is an appro­ priate part of our community celebration," said Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, who presents the award on behalf of the township. Hometown Hero nomina­ tion forms are available at the Caledonia Township Office, 250 Maple St., or on the township Web site, www.caledoniatownship.org » Nomination forms for this year's award will be accept­ ed until May 30. I Announcing Thornapple Area Soccer Club I (TASC) Inaugural Season I Take Soccer to Another Level I Teams will be forming for Boys and Girls ages 8 to 15 The number of teams will depend on the turnout ot players. Iff If VIJF SHOW DATES: •ff i » Wx-“— T K — Teams will play 16 games, 8 in the fall and 8 in the spring. Travel is required for half of the games. Friday & Saturday, *• * at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE 'e ■ I u* J 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml k 40th Show ™=y & « May 9 & 10 at 7pm The Children’s Musical "tdi< A J 'i-r & /*•—* I KWl J Based on Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who V Great Entertainment Exact dates will be given in future Sun & News ads (GVSA requires that tryouts be held after June 14th) F 9 / Tryouts 5vill be held between June 15th and June 22nd Sunday, May 4 at 3pm (across from the fire station • Air Conditioned) presents i, 's « May 2 & 3 at 7pm r Our Club is organized by local parents, businesses and coaches. For more information, call Fritz at 948-8730 or Karen at 795-7005 or email questions to fritzlowe@charter.net fM Sunday, May 11 at 3pm TICKETS: Adults $8, \X Seniors/students $7, > children 12 and under $5 Tickets available at the door or for reservations call 269-367-4455 or email therevue1@yahoo.com F? I 06671363 t / / l Seating is first come, first serve Doors open 45 minutes before the show I • -I » 4? i i Ji > ' f I �VTr* Sun and Um WtodtevUir Apr* 26 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED UncertaiR Times . 9 40 i m . <.. . ,,.. 1 rflrm drip Tmr . , . 10 J4 a .m (Dutton United 'Reformed' Cfiurcfi Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Manna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia Ml 49316 1664 N M37 Highwav Middleville, Ml 493» • 945-1555 Applying All of the Bible to All of Ute Fwrong Pnmr ,, t Thy ^0(6 GOO pm 616-698-5104 < .airdr MU ^Z¥) 6Mth Mirri M 2 mdr% ea* <rf M-P PuUnr In Rruin / Hutnum Ynitb Pcudirf Koiin Mik* Rev Richard J Millet Rev David Kiompien 698 6850 www duttonurc org Lot sued near rhe comer oj MJ' and Md ann Mommg 9 30 am Evening 6 00 pm Rack) Broadcast Sun 6*00 pm WFUR 102 9 FM FIRST BAPTIST BRIGHISIChurch CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE www.bnghtwde org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (K-Sth Grade), 630 8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "4 Chun h *nh a caring heart fnf our (tmtmunih and the tern Id Sunday Wurtbip .................... .. .. .9.10am and GOO pm (Child A Adult) (During (hr School Year) Rev K SrW Gnrrnwy. fartor Rev Uerie huor of Outreach 4 I nftdding M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 F rank P Snvdrr. Senior Paatnr Tan A Vtne. Ami PaMor/VuMih I kiughi G Beaacm. Vuiucion I Nvid M Snvdrr Miniktrr of Muw Sundav School ............................ Sundav Morning Worship Sm ite Sundav Krning Server.............. Wcdncadav Mid Prayer .. . Word <»( 1 j(r ( Jubt...................... 9*45 a.fn. 11 <M) a.m 6:00 p.m 6 45 p m 6:4$ p.m. Sunda) School....... ...........9:45 a.m Morning Wondnp . • < Evening Worship . ........IIW a.m S outh ......................... Pioneer Club........... Bible Study............. (Missouri Synod) 9.36 a.m. 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Clan.................................. 11:00 a m Pastor Jim Rocrnke GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 Wcu M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday R«»wJ» Wayland. Ml 49UR Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Meeting you, your frienda. and vour family right where vou ‘re at. Phone 891 -9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. GUM LAKI COMMUNITY C M M Fl O M Nursery available (he entire morning, including a preschool Morytime. April 27: 10 00 a m - John 14.15-21 Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891 8669 • Fax 891-8648 www caledoniaumc org CherryVXlley A F atfh Community of the PC USA) m I .«tn !■ »,ims r trmwi *41 5590 Wiitneyvilte Avenue SE Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School. . .10:00 a m Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Pastors Rev Alien Strouse Phone (260) MS-2281 Rev Royte Baiiard Sunday Worship 9.00 a m or 10:45 a m. 269 795 7903 www gunlakecommumlychuft h org Phone (618) 866-6437 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 (joti's Loving Grace Peace Church A Place For YOU! Lakeside Community Church . Irl/MiT 14' - r.ADAf A Place for Family 4 F rienth 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: CHRISTIAN REFORMED 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11.00 AM (Contemporary) CWntemporan Worship ................. .......... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School for All Age*.......... .... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship ............................. .......... 6:00 p.m. PaUor Rngcr Pullman • C hurch Office: #684)391 www lakevidccommunity org Leighton Church 6 4 Place of Ref.,, (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee 4 Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer covenant church -Th. Family of God for Ml People" Sunday Worship Experience Located in Leighton Township 930 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Sunday Morning Worship.......................930 a.m. Sundav School for All Ages..................... 1L00 a m Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6J0 p.m ’’Lj'mv/TI DAVID L McBRIDE, Pastor Cherry Valtey SaHe B 'Otaufflli •M-W1-7910 www cberry*alleychurch org Rev Clint Craer Ph. (Y BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors Casual Contemporary •• Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10CO a m Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome' Senior Pastor Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts Steve Dennis Contact us 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site www.cbcwm.org <•?« 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia (616) 891-B028 www.leightonchuich.org 616-698-8001 www.red xovenant.org Living Hope Assembly of God 8436 Krah Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 mm* .s1paulcalrd<»nia.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ill 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times Saturday... Sunday .... .... 4 00 pm .... 9 30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Church Street 9 30 a m , 11 00 a m ......... Non-Traditional Service ................ Traditional Service Pastor Scot! E. Manning Website www.urncrriidGlieyille.Qifi Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 I ►0» Wf. t fhK 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Rlunl Contact our Dutton office at (6)6) 65 65 WAY Check our web site: m; wayfarere c .ary ^4^ i ! ,t 11: -in i *- WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church < xfe 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891 -8661 M Sunday School ............................................................ 9 30am Sunday Morning Worship............................................ 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Service ..............................................6:00 p.m. Wed FamHy Supper (dunng school season)... .5:45 p.m Wed Awana A Youth Group............................. 6 30 p m Wed Midweek Prayer 6:45 pm I 2*ckl Rev Neal Stockeland. Intenm Pastry • Rev Kart Bashlor. Assoc Pastor ______ Website whitneyviltebibte oom Whitneyville Fellowship Church •I I 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52f ' and 48 St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm 6 v 1 30pm Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www Whitney villeFeliowship org § Corner of Duffy and Yankee Spring* Rd. A "Lighthouse ” on the corner... Ui proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www livinghopeassembly org (616)698-0749 St Yankee Springs Bible Church Loving God, Loving People Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor (n St Paul Lutheran Church "The Church where evenhadv is somebody and Jesus is Lord Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue (omwlion Tin* 10 00-10 30 am Sundav Momin? (eiebrahon 10 30-11:30 an Children 5 Church 10-45-11:30 am day ofyour week Pastor Robert Gcrke J (Ebe (DIb (Eime 4 ffktbobist (Church CAI J: DON IA UNITED METHODIST 250 Sine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) the .................Thurx 930 am. 3449 76ft St Catedoma (616)6989660 www newWegr com t rom Grand Rapids: Go souft- on M37 then west on 76th St Web sue hrtp.//gondshcphcrdkmrgoogjrpagn oom CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH •• for vOrart prase I worship, gifts cuf the Moly Sprit (tyronur teachng. rx ayer to» (he sick, ihwM s church Church: (269) 795-2391 Outfit) (Mice (616) 891 1312 M-37 at Km St >Sunday best Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Join us Sundays at 10 am 90B W. Mam Street Worship Sunday School. ............................. i Make Sundae Scrvicw F • 1 radibanal 11 00** • Comempncvn 9 45am Bible Stu4ie% and Sunday School Nurwn •vr'M* dunita MTVWRR .......... 6 (Mi p.m. ................ Weds 630 p.m. ......... ........... ..Call fat info. ‘neuulife Good Shepherd Lutheran Church • 9:30 a.m. Service Times: AH wefts. One faith Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 930 fc 11 00am ••• 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 fte. lom Devnes. Pastor - 7%-3067 www.cornercburch.org is 1 Truth Sundav Service ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* mddtevHecfc org ... 10 Warn kindav Schr *4 ...... 10:00 a.m 6 00 pm Morning WorsfMp Service Evening Wcxstwp Service kchurct. A htinn Cburcb^ Sgmiftg a Urtng h/rd Mamng Wm/wp 708 W. Main Street St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Morning Worship....................... .......... . 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 2415 McCann Rd, (1 miu oh M-37 in Ipving) 9 ISAM Morning Prayer • 11OO AM Holy Communion Hfdrarfdg> Servu^c: 6:00 PM Evening Prayer Pt Rev Pev Dovid Dov4d TI Hustwick Hustwicfr - Recto, Pectof Church 2tfl 795-2370 Pectcxy 269-946-9327 http //netmlnstna org/see/churchet exe/ch 17897 • • • • ® uw a a a • - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a m. - Bcg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30A Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 Pastor Merritt Johnson I \ p.m. p.rn. J OHMS* \ • \5 �-*_ The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008/ Page 5 ASBESTOS, continued from page 3 SERVING OUR COUNTRY They did not wear protective gear since air quality testing showed that there was no dust in the air. Some parents did come and take students home early. Jason T. Clinton In a letter sent home to Army Pfc. Jason T. parents on Tuesday, Rider Clinton has graduated from explained the situation of basic combat training at Fort discovering the tiles during Jackson, Columbia, S.C. the demolition process. . During the nine weeks of “Monday, we were told training, Clinton studied the that during demolition some Army mission, history, tradi­ old tiles assumed to contain tion and core values, physical asbestos were unexpectedly fitness, and received instruc­ tion and practice in basic discovered under the existing combat skills, military floor. These tiles are considskills. 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. John L. Wallace He is the son of Philip Clinton of Middleville and is Army Pvt. John L. Wallace a 1995 graduate of has graduated from Basic Thornapple Kellogg High Combat training at Fort Sill, School. Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of | ~I training, Wallace studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exer­ cises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military cour­ tesy, military justice, physi­ cal fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, Want to know where to map reading and land naviga­ get all this information? tion, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. From student loans to Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, Wallace is the son of John all Linds of . O'e (us» a click or. coll away. and Rosalie Wallace of Middleville. He is a 2007 FlRSTGOVgov graduate of Thornapple 1 -*| 8.0 0 I F E D ■ I N FO Kellogg High School. ■ i J SERVING OUR COUNTRY 7. - E i '"tote •• WANT WEATHER FORECASTS? •• *5= ItiiliiftCillii Abii£ Specials toksiiHn FREE Tanning with Package purchase Cali for details iffllKS L* Alt Retail • Buy One Get One 112 OFF Desert Sun •f z Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville. Ml 49333 o CD CD CD (D ! a TERRY’S TIPS 06671443, r/ Ir i l i I I I I’ ]I I I I II H r uL I I if" Ml A * I 1 I I 11 11 l’ 11 I 11 Come to Mullers in the Village of Caledonia TUESDAY NIGHT the 17 th of JUNE and learn the proper way to I maintain your deck. Terry will discuss and demonstrate XL — -..X« ■ IZM ■ «. z4ztz'1z l-^oF ( the way to make yopr deck last for years. When cleaning and coating is done right the first time, the maintenance will take a lot less time and effort than you think. We will address the treated materials often used, the new synthetic decks, and also the iron wood types of material available. 11 I I I I I I I 11 I £ r if. I I I I 11 I I 11 I 11 11 Terry Muller Iorkhru Call or stop in to sign up for our FREE CLINIC - space is limited to approx, the first 50 that come. Call Terry at 616-891-9171. Mullet - Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental. Custom Tinting ______ Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST. ,ii i i i i 'fi i 1I 11 11 i 11 11 11 11 i 11 i |ORRHRMl _ivi_ 1I i 11 11 i 11 ii ii 11 Ii 11 11 i 11 11 11 11 • CALEDONIA, MI 49316 |j Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6; Saturday 8 - 1 I ■I 6t6-X9t-9l7t\ :■ —• — —-------- —— —— — ------------------— '— — — — ered a non-friable material (meaning they cannot be crushed, crumbled or pulver­ ized by hand when dry). We contacted our asbestos con­ sultant, and a licensed con­ tractor was recommended to be brought on site today to properly remove the tiles." Some parents raised con­ cerns about the removal of the tiles while students were in the building. Workers in their protective clothing were also visible. Both Michigan Occupational Safety Health Association standards (MIOSHA) and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act guidelines were strictly followed with this abatement. The building was sealed in accordance with these stan­ dards, and the air was tested both outside and inside the building. Extra precautions including additional sam­ pling were taken throughout the morning to ensure safe conditions. Rider wrote in the letter, “I want to assure you that everyone was safe today. All clearance criteria were met with the first round of tests and additional tests were per­ formed to assure everyone's safety. As an extra precau­ tion, I have been in contact with Keith Langworthy, Industrial Hygienist from DLEG and MIOSHA to con­ firm that we were proceeding safely." Other asbestos abatement including the removal of ceiling tiles is scheduled to take place after school is out for the summer. Rider closed his letter say­ ing, “Safety of our students and staff continues to be our first priority." Anyone with questions or concerns about Hl the construc­ tion can contact Rider's office at 269-795-5521. Caledonia Middle Schools announce solo ensemble results Following the solo and ensemble competition at the middle •w school level April 19, Caledonia music teacher David Sowerby announced the results. From Kraft Meadows Craig Middle School Jensen's violin solo earned him a Division 2 rating. From Duncan Lake Middle School, Division 1 ratings were earned by Paul Seper for a viola solo, Kara Ashby for a piano solo and a violin solo, Jon Pugh for a viola solo, and to the violin trio of Olivia Davidson. Erin and Katelynn Barney Wormmeester. Division 2 ratings went to Kellie Abraham and Jessi Merriman for a viola duet, to Amanda Bender and Kellie Abraham for a violin/viola duet and to Amanda Bender and Emily Barofski for a vio­ lin duet. Caledonia teen will be missed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jonathan M. Beaulieu, aged 18, died Sunday, April 20, in a car crash on 68th Street. His life was remem­ bered in a memorial service Thursday, April 24, at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. A senior, he was recalled by Principal Jim Glazier as "one great guy." Glazier says this was a student he con­ versed with once a week. “These weren't long con­ versations but he was a stu­ dent you remembered." Glazier says. Caledonia teens rallied together * under , the watchful eyes and ears of crisis teams at the high school and district as they remembered his life on Monday, April 21. Students have signed a Caledonia flag in his memory to give to the family, written * 1 Boettcher, Christopher, Anthony. ccording to his obituary, athan loved God, family life.” e was to have graduated lay from Caledonia High )ol and planned to attend Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania to pursue a degree in youth ministries. He was a member of the Caledonia Kiwanis Key Club. . ATTENTION - SENIOR CITIZENS Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments NOW TAKING APPLICATION FOR RENTAL (Rent Based on Income) » I SMOKE FREE BUILDING letters and cards to his par­ ents, Fred and Juanita V s ■ -JC* Beaulieu. Even his high school lock­ er has become a place of trib­ ute and remembering In addition to his parents he is survived by five broth­ ers, Michael (Ryan), James (Nicole), David and fiancee. Carpeted One Bedroom Apartments with Drapes and Heat Furnished COMMUNITY ROOM WITH KITCHEN LIVE IN MANAGER Write to: CM CO ▼“ CD CD O Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-7715 or call Green Grass / FERTILIZATION & PEST CONTROL ■ FERTILIZING WEED CONTROL LAWN ROLLING CORE AERATION OVERSEEDINGS ■ T- CALL FOR A FREE LAWN ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATE.^ «• § 616-889-0514 <1 » -4 I ■ I �Page 6<The Sun and MiddleviHe. April 26, 2008 Nikkolas Joseph Carmean Carl Burdette Moore, age 77. died, Wednesday, April 16. 2008. He was preceded in death by his sons Steven James Moore. 1968. David Carl Moore. 1995; his brother Michael Moore and his sister Sandra Vanden Bosch. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years. Betty Moore; his children Kathryn (Rick) Pitts. Susan Moore (Cruz Martinez). Thomas (Janet) Moore; and his five grand­ children. Carl graduated from and was the drum major in the band at Hastings High School. He held many offices in the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association. Carl enjoyed directing many dif­ ferent church choirs, He played many instruments but ‘•his horn” was the oboe. After 34 years of teaching at Battle Creek Lakeview' High School, they celebrated Carl Mcxjre Arts week He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Carl loved to travel and camp. He lived on Barlow Lake, where he loved to fish, and diligently fed the birds. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Cook Memorial Chapel. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at MIDDLEVILLE Nikkolas Joseph Carmean, age 16. of Middleville, went Home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, April 20. 2008. He was bom January 8. 1992 in Pontiac, the son of Bill and Lisa Carmean. Nikkolas was raised in the Middleville area and sent to Thomapple Kellogg High School. He was a member of the South Christian JV Hockey Team, Thomapple Area Park and Recreation. baseball iaptist umpire. Alaska Church youth group. He is survived by his car­ ing. loving parents. Bill and www.cookfuneralservices.co m <htlp://www.cookfuneralservices.com/>. In honor of Carl, contribu­ tions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Milton Buehler FREEPORT Milton Buehler, age 87, life long resident of Freeport, went to be with his l»rd and wife Joyce on Wednesday. April 23, 2008. Milton was born on the family farm November 27, 1920 and lived his entire life on the family farm. He was the son of Forrest (K arc her) and LuVada Buehler. Millon was a farmer, Barry County Equalization Director. Irving Township Supervisor and Assessor. Milton was actively involved in Middleville Rotary. Knights of Pythias, Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodge, Masons, Kiwanis and Irving Township Grange. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Joyce; his parents; one sister, Vivian Vierk and one broth - (Slub) er-in-law, John Usborne. He is survived by his four children. Barb (Ron) Bond. Milton (Brenda) Buehler. Bruce (Jennifer) Buehler. Karen (Brian) Weller and one special foster daughter Kelly (Larry) Strouse; 10 grandchildren. Rebekah (Dustan) Witt, Rhonda Bond. Ronald (Phoebe) Bond II. Ben and BJ (Jessica) Buehler. Jacob and Brianna Buehler, Joseph Finkbciner, Ashley and Nicholas Strouse; three great grandchildren; one brother, Keith (Nyla) Buehler and two sisters, Velma (Bob) Humphrey and Betty Usborne. Visitation with the family will be at the Beeler Funeral Home on Sunday. April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville on Monday, April 28. 2008 at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Dougherty offici­ ating. Interment German Cemetery Freeport. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. OPEN HOUSES: WITH MOTIVATED SELLERS OPEN SAT., MAY 3RD 1-3PM GUN LAKE - Elizabeth Arlene Heeter, age 93, for­ merly of Hastings and presently residing at Gun Lake, passed away April 22. 2008 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Betty, as she was known by family and friends, was bom on February 8. 1915 in Rutland Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Heeter. on June 29, 1992. She is survived by her son. Robert Heeler of Grand granddaughters. Rapids; Robyn Hines, Nicole Stinnett, Kim Creech of North Carolina, Carolina. Carmin Mancuso of Caledonia; sonsin-law. Robert Stinnett. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund BCForcall (269) 945-0526. nwwTWJgB c ’ . if-, ; 12743 GOLDEN ROD CT., WAYLAND, YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Directions: Patterson Ave. south of M179 (Chief Noonday), east on Golden Rod Ct. 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Large dining room, wrap-around porch, huge deck, daylight basement, air, paved drives, nice 30x40 pole barn, all on 5 park-like acres. Additional 5 acres available. MLS #705903. Call Rob. Brooks Creech of North Carolina and Johnny Mancuso of Caledonia; great Amanda granddaughters, Hines, Hines. Amber Samantha Norris and great grandsons. Jake Stinnett and Johnny Robert Mancuso. al the Betty worked at Kroger Store in Hastings when it was on Main Street, then at Smiths Coffee Shop. City Bank and S&H Green Stamp Store. Betty loved to fish in sum * mer and made beautiful handmade quilts in the win­ ter for family and gifts for friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at I I a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning offi­ ciating. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or the Cancer Society. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral I uneral Home, Middleville. you designate. Ask jwrihii rj II* activities throughout name of the person OPEN FRI., MAY 2ND 4-7PM L Elizabeth Arlene Heeter the county in the • • • Lisa Carmean; two sisters. Alison and Samantha Carmean all of Middleville; grandparents. Marilyn of Waterford; Carmean grandfather. Bill Carmean of White Lake; grandparents. Roy and Billie Stuart of Alabama; many aunts, uncles, cousins and host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday. April 24. 2008 at iaptist Church. Alaska Brian F. Dr. Pastors. Harrison and Pastor Kevin Stiles officiating. Interment Alaska Cemetery. 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He is a solid citizen around like a crazy woman with the belief of being fair, and complains that her sister consistent and trustworthy, Mary is doing nothing to but it is his ability to be can­ help. And Jesus reminds her. didly honest that makes him “Martha, dear Martha, you're the ideal school board candi- fussing far too much and getdate to represent the resi- ting yourself worked up over dents of the Caledonia nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has cho ­ school district. sen it - it's the main course, Please join us in voting and won't be taken from Bill Donahue for Caledonia school board. Hl {Il Glenn and Debbie Gilbert, ■ Caledonia Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Elect Bill Donahue to Caledonia School Board h To the editor: We would like to take this opportunity to ask the resi­ dents of the Caledonia School District to cast their vote for Bill Donahue in the upcoming school board elec­ tion. From the beginning of our friendship as neighbors liv­ ing in Grand Rapids 20 years ago through today as long­ time residents of Caledonia, we have always seen Bill and Kelly Donahue as being very active participants in their community, church and most * II * * importantly their children's education. Bill has shown leadership in the community by being a coach, a mentor and a sup­ porter of organizations and activities including Junior Caledonia Achievement, youth baseball and basket­ ball, CATS and AYSO soc­ cer, CHS theater produc­ tions, Caledonia school bond issues, St. Stephen's Church in East Grand Rapids and Holy Family Church in Caledonia. Bill is a dedicated parent fl I -- r It* I fl £ Kim Lodewyk ing (616)891-7910 or on line at www.cherryvalleypc.org. “Make sure to bring a friend to hear this very speaker,” a insightful spokesperson said. The church is located at 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B, in Caledonia. (The church meets in the building behind the Monterey Grill). ________ X— 06671408 ! ’2 I1 L|1■ ““ — — — —■ —. J1*4 V <1 — li - ~ j Caledonia Middle School Equestrian Team [ II 1 k > * ----- 1/ ItI iE I i ’if I L her." Tracey Gerdeman, one of the organizers of the event, said. “We want women to take a little time for them­ selves that morning. We're offering a light meal they don't have to prepare and a speaker who will hopefully give them food for thought.” Dr. Kim Lodewyk, of Chicago, will be speaking at the event. Lodewyk special­ izes in adolescent therapy, parenting issues, treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress issues. Her practice also includes marital and family therapy. She holds a doctor­ ate in philosophy and psy­ chology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. Women are asked to regis­ ter for this free event by call- fl 11. I ;1 H I< [j I Ii :.^yi Mt fcjJ III I1 1/ h I / SIGH UPS UT TH ■ I Irfl r fI IF' 1 If interested, there will be a meeting at the Monterey II 1 I ■ I p II L <I f Fl Grille in Caledonia Tuesday, May 1st, 2008 at 6:30pm ji i*i i n CALEDONIA - Harold L. Cavner. age 85, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. and Leia Cavner; mother-in-law, Ruth Wernette; brother-inlaw, D'Arcy Wernette; sis- KB '■£ ■ » on xn w FRIi . i_ r im sI at 11 st ' .. . Kitaj Eft CALEDONIA VISION CENTER lL Wi! . - Jnsiii br ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ hit J Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com w lenses available^ Transitions® here I -aC fed J s i 111 V ter-in-law, Evelin Cavner. .He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia; chil­ dren, Meredith (Dan) Terrell, Stephanie (Robert) Brown, Dana (Brian) Maynard, Robin Cavner, Peter (Lynell) Cavner, J. Scott (Jamie DeAnn) Cavner; ten grandchil­ dren; seven great-grandchilRichard brothers, dren; 11 *I Transitions' * CJO W-W Or. Richard J. Choryan __ ________ Hours 8:30am_____ to 5: tm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. | — A * wl — - w Ml Al 1 49316 <4 / ■ 1 ■ V Caledonia, ir’ i >I | li I I li (Nancy) Cavner. Cavner, Jack °'L * Cavner; sister-in-law, Mary /B Wernette. J/7*'’ Harold served our country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. 2nd Division, in the Central Pacific. Memorial ‘ services for Harold will be held Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main, Caledonia, where relatives and friends may meet the 1-2 p.m. family from Lakeside at Interment Cemetery. suggests family The memorial contributions be made to Spectrum Health Hospice. Condolences my be sent online at www.mkd funeralhome.com. Call Kim Merwin at 616-813-8883 a .................. - - ,1 616) 891-20/20 ——. I utton Christian School 1 ' 1- 6980 Hanna Lake, Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-698-8660 Why Christian Education? 1 We invite you to ask us during our Open House I r/ Creek •- i; TWO DATES April 8: 00 am—4:00PM & 29, 2008 22 I It’s time for Creekside Growers 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Days May 1 st - 4th f ■ *' ft--- ---- > - - ——— -- I I I «. I Fl ICS —• _--- 1n Ij < I .♦ 4 I Great sales throughout the store. Join us Saturday for FREE Gibby's Footlong hotdogs and Creekside donuts. 4 *F “ -4 Every 1 Tuesdays is Senior Citizens Day 10% OFF Come explore the distinct advantages of a Christian education. Our program is designed to develop the complete child while providing a safe, encouraging, and intellectually I I stimulating Christ-centered environment. Intentionally Christian Accountable Instruction all purchases^. Noiv Open Sundays in May from 11-4 Expect Community 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville 269-795-7674 1/ I i' Early Spring Hours Monday-Saturday 9-6 CD 8 *4 - - www.DuttonChristianSchool.org ■> I i -4 < i I 1 �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, April 26, 2008 •II Spring into the Past puts light on local museums 1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, the Spring into the Past tour of West Michigan's small museums will allow those interested in the history' of the area to tour several facilities. Locally, on the list of the museums are Charlton Park, Freeport Historical the Society, Bowne Center Historical Museum near Ako and the Lake Odessa Historical Museum among others. The tours run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with many of the museums offer­ ing special events. Bowne Township Historical Museum and School, at 84th and Alden r 1 J L Nash Road (M-50) in Alto tries to preserve the past for future generations. The school house holds memora­ bilia from the eight oneroom schools that once served the township. The Freeport Historical Society museum at 127 S. Warren is behind he Post Office. Its exhibits focus on the history of the Freeport area. The Depot Museum in Lake Odessa reopened to the public in 1995. In addition to the depot, there is a replica freight house and the historic Hosford house. The Depot Museum is at 1117 Emerson St. in Lake Odessa Charlton Park, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road east of Hastings, includes the col­ lection of historic memora­ bilia begun by bv Irvin Irving 9 MOW r Z FREE White special .10% w^nioy iscount Airbrush French . Visit our new location: 6450 100th Street. Caledonia, Mi 49316 Vflif OctVicc • 9po ^Pprficu.ies • WT tJonnuiq • £qp 45/iow Q/Vnr Professional Nail Services Manicure......................... $12 Full Set.............................. $25 Pedicure.......................... $23 Both for the low price of $34 Fills.................................... $15 Get Nails...........................$35 Tip Overlay....................... $25 Fill & Pedicure................ $37 Full Set & Pedicure Air Brush Design Both for the low price of $30 $47 ,.$5 Feet Polish Change Crystal Nails.......... Nail Polish Change The Smothers Duo will present a musical concert April 27 at 6 p.m. at Whitneyville Bible Church. Tim and Karen Smothers are well-known in the area. The Smothers Duo is a husband and wife singing ministry’ from Battle Creek. They have been active in music ministry throughout the Midwest singing Southern Gospel music. Whitneyville Bible Church invites the communi* $6 jlppointments uMeeded Stop TWy Special tTo/i 99 cAlaife Charlton and historic build­ ings on 300 acres. Information about the 17 museums on the tour is avail­ able at each of the location on the tour. The Tri-River Museum Network is sponsoring the annual "Spring Into The Past Museum Tour" for the sixth year. Other participating museums in the tour this year are Alton Historic Church Museum, Averill Historical ;■ Museum of Ada, Belrockton Dormitory in Belding. Boston-Saranac Historical Cedar Depot Museum, Springs Historical Society, Fallasburg Historic Village and School House, Fighting Falcon Museum-GreenviHe, Flat River Historical Museum-Green ville, House Blanchard and Museum in Ionia. Lyons- ticipating museums or on the Charlton Park Web site at www.barrycounty.org. Entry to these museums is free or for a small donation. 1*^ I 1 i 1 a* -1 i I a Mi Hi 124 • V J i Fl ■ ' -v !<»* ?.. tf - F1 V i *• >•11 i >4. -5 iX Smothers Duo to perform Sunday mojo.i ciK’dit caitds accepted lAIo Muir Historical Museum and the Lowell Area Historical Museum. Maps and informational material on this tour can be obtained from any of the par- ' Sa(!oii and rToiuuMg 6450 100th St., Caledonia • (616) 891-1551 Open: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:00pm • Sat. 9am-5pm • Closed Sunday J 06671328 ty to the concert. The church located at 8655 is Whitneyville Road (two miles east of M-37, between 84th and 92nd streets). SOCIAL U 1 NEWS Spring has sprung & The daffodils throughout the community are bringing sunny yellows to local gardens. Even a predicted cold spell should not impact gardens too much. Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD ’ WATER CONDITIONING Is ■ -; Wi 11 ■ •V W x=» Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. 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Cruise Cheryy Valley Business Center --— 7105 Broadmoor S.E Caledonia, MI 49316-0311 (616) 554-0311 • www.premiertravelinc.com 9980 Cherry Volley Coledonio 49316 7 oO-n. Xrte-rd Irt .<Jv a^fjj to J< dMe, rirne ( 30- pri r-rux). crtix ocki teeH m. < » otfa*) aid in U.K <MUo OK'f U •« « Wt/n^w— -ftl!«• «««** I a I �The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26. 2008/ Page 9 Sunday's tragedy impacts Thornapple Kellogg students HARRISON, continued from page school district.” Carol Purkey, assistant superintendent, said, "He was truly a pillar of the com­ munity. He was respected nationally for the curriculum in agricultural science at the high school. He was on the board when I came and I worked with him on person­ nel. He was truly valuable because he had the academic background needed to under­ stand the schools and the involvement in the commu­ nity activities in Caledonia. It was a wonderful back­ ground for a board member." Among his community activities were his church. Peace Reformed, and the library. According to Jane Heiss, manager of the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library system, Harrison had consistently miss.” Joe Zomerlei, who came to the district as Harrison was leaving, said, "He was an excellent ag teacher. He was an icon, not only to the school but to the village. He gave himself to the commu­ nity. It always came back to agriculture...He was a men­ tor to so many young people, especially in the agricultural community.” Jerry Phillips, superin­ tendent of the district, said. "1 met him when I came in 1973 just as he was going to the Kent Intermediate School District. It is a sad tragedy. 1 have known the whole fami­ ly—it is a real loss for us. I got to know him as a board member. We had that tie from 1973; we could remi­ nisce about the district. He was such an advocate for the supported the 12-year effort to get a new library building for Caledonia. ’’Bill and Judy Harrison had agreed to co-chair the fund-raising effort being planned for raising private funds toward a new library ," she said. "There haven’t been very many people who weren’t touched by Bill,” she concluded. He is survived by his wife. Judy, and his children. rad. Jill, and Bryan, who is the Caledonia Township Supervisor. Jill is the execu­ tive director of the Caledonia Education Foundation and treasurer of the Village of Caledonia. Brad is in the insurance business. Funeral arrangements are pending at Matthysse-Kuiper Degraaf, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia, 616-891-8155. by Shannon Cornett Student Intern The death of a caring, funny and passionate student at Thomapple Kellogg High School early this week has left the community in a state of disbelief and mourning at the loss of such a young indi­ vidual. On Sunday. April 20, 16year-old sophomore Nikkolas Carmean died in a car accident that happened far too suddenly in his short life. He was driving home from a church event, when he lost control of his vehicle. crossed into oncoming traffie, and was hit by another car. He and his passenger, 18-year-old Jonathan at Beaulieu, a senior Caledonia High School, did not survive the accident. Carmean was known by many of his classmates as the one who could always make them laugh, with many friends and family members left to carry on his memory, to miss him, and to continue loving him as the wonderful person that he was. A crisis team at the high school in Middleville was prepared when school opened Monday. Staff, coun­ selors and peer listeners were available to provide comfort to grieving students. Crisis team members also were at the Lee Elementary and the middle school buildings since Carmean had siblings attending those schools. High School Principal Tony Koski said, “we want Junk art celebrates Earth Day I in 1 : * U ■ I n .• to make sure that students feel safe to share their feel­ ings about this event. Having many close friends whose lives Carmean has touched, the news of his death affected many stu­ dents. Most were not sure how to handle something that was tragic and unexpect­ ed. Students created memory books for Carmean's family, They also took time to share their memories of him. “I can’t believe he's gone,” said Casey Lockman. aTKHS sophomore, “but I'll always remember him —how funny he was, and how great of a friend he was. I’ll miss him so much.*’ “Nikk was funny. He always knew how to make people laugh and could brighten your day whenever he wanted to,” said Caleb Skaggs, sophomore. “Right now, I still can't believe it. I can't believe that something like this could happen to such an awesome guy. He is definitely unforgettable." “He loved life while he was living it, and showed it through his ability to make everyone laugh, no matter what kind of day you were having. I could start off the •n and after day in a bad mood, he was done. I would be laughing at something he did or said. He was so cool and funny,” said Evan Ellsworth, sophomore. *I “The next few weeks are going to be tough on every­ one. Losing a member of the Ill ll’ 06670763 ir. This green and yellow sign welcomed students to their “junk art” fun. t< You have enough worries, why should high insurance premiums be one of them? 1 OPTO.W lloata Hastings S 4 \ Bwd*vy I I Contractors • • • ■ F jd fem, O.D. Mh «2K TK family is never easy," said Koski, “and our job for the students right now is to find an avenue that will help them to be able to deal w ith the situation better. We have grief counseling available for anyone who needs it." is community The responding as a whole, com­ ing together to show its sup­ port for Carmean's family •It. and those closest to him. Several fundraisers have been established in his honor to help with funeral costs and to help Nikk's family through this difficult time. Carmean as a student, a community member and a friend was looked upon while he was alive as an amazing person with unique talents. The many people he impacted in his life will always remember him. and he will live through them forever. He is survived by his parents Bill and Lisa Carmean and sisters Alison and Carmean of Samantha Middleville. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Alaska Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alaska Bible Church Youth Camp. Beaulieu’s funeral will be at 1 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. 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The department had received three quotations for the equipment. The quote from Time Emergency for $8,064 was selected over bids from Dundee Fire and Safety ($8,116) and Fire Alarm ($7,941). The quote from Fire Alarm omitted three items that were included in the specifications. A second thermal-imaging camera will be purchased from Fire Alarm for $8,300 upon approval by the town­ ship board. Bennett explained that a committee from the department had looked at several different cameras and had selected the one that represented the best value. The new camera, accord­ ing to Bennett, represents considerable advances in technology from the older •It model, both •It in ease of opera­ tion and in its capabilities. The new camera will be able to send information back to the command vehicle and will be capable of recording images permanently. Unlike the older camera, it is handheld and can be used in spaces currently inaccessi­ ble. It also has the extra advantage of using off-theshelf camera batteries, while batteries for the older camera Koopmans said his one reservation was a provision in the bid requiring a $7,000 downpayment. The commit­ tee approved the bid with the addition of a requirement that the $7,000 not be paid until the equipment has been delivered to the fire station. The committee also approved payment of the engineering bill from Wilcox Engineering; the firm had designed the bid specifica­ tions for the heating system. Two other items also relat­ ed to the building received » •It discussion. Bennett reported that fireman Bill Wilson has written an application for a grant of $60,000 to fund a new exhaust system for the station. Should the depart­ ment receive the grant, Bennett estimated that the likely required contribution from his budget would be about $3,000 to $4,000. The second is the roofing of the training room, which currently is open. The issue had to be ordered from the manufacturer. A third major decision by the PSAC is the recommen­ dation to the board •It for approval of a bid from Complete Air Service to sup­ ply and install a new heating system for the fire station. Don Koopmans, chair of the committee, explained the selection of the company, saying that he had researched them, including checking out references they supplied. He noted that the company had been in business for seven years and did primarily com­ mercial work and apartment ■2j buildings. He said the bid complied with engineering•8J specifica­ tions from Wilcox Engineering Associates, the township's engineer. The company will supply and install the new equipment for $17,662 and remove and rein­ stall an existing heating unit in the wash bay for a total of $23, 539. is design—whether or not to construct the roof so that it could serve as the floor for a second level. Koopmans excused him­ self from voting on the revised bylaws for the department, saying, "I will accept them by consensus since I wasn’t here when you went over them." The revised bylaws were adopted by the committee and sent to the township board with recom­ mendation that they be approved. Approval of the revised bylaws by the township board is necessary before additional paid, on-call firefighters can be added to the department's roster. Bennett said he would like to add six more firefight­ ers. "We have 13 or 14 who are I consistently available, would like to get the depart­ ment up to 25, eventually," he said. The additional personnel would enable Bennett to cre- A ate two more duty crews; the expansion would allow a longer period of time between service in the rota­ tion. (The duty crews sene for a week at a time on the evening shift.) He said his concern is that recent demands for service have stretched the department's resources. Koopmans announced that he had made arrangements for the meeting dates of the PSAC to be broadcast on Channel 22, a local cable access channel. The committee normally meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire station. The meeting this week, a variation from the normal schedule, was caused by the need to receive and review the final draft of the revised bylaws from the township attorney. & A JI i^*: c. X, <>»*. School board vote should be a weighty decision Overview of the Caledonia schools district by Fran Faverman Staff Writer On May 6, an election will be held to elect two people to serve four-year terms on the board of education of Caledonia Community Schools. The victors will become members of the seven-person board govern­ ing the district and will over­ see the operations of the equivalent of a moderately sized business. Unlike the members of •It boards of directors in private corporations of similar size, they will not generally be paid for their services and will not have access to elab­ orately structured packages of stock options and deferred compensation. The perks are few or nonexistent. For most, it is truly a labor •It of love. Why is this election so important? Primarily, for two reasons: The unique mission of the district, which is to educate to the best of its ability and theirs all children enrolled in the system from preschool to graduating sen­ iors, to provide some adult education services, and to provide some alternative education and special educa­ tion services for those who need them. The second is the fact that HELP WANTED Full-time, experienced mechanic wanted to join our professional team. Certification in brakes and suspension is a must. We offer competitive salary and benefit package. Please send your resume to —_ the attention of Jon Raymond. • ? TUEStAOAO fffff 500 ARLINGTON ST. lil I status as a public corpora­ tion, a school district has vir­ tually all the powers of gov­ ernment and the ability to make decisions for the peo­ ple it serves, in this case, the children whose parents or guardians choose to enroll them in the public school system. Among its powers and privileges are the ability to raise revenues (taxes and bond issues) with the consent of the governed, to run its own affairs through an elect­ ed board within a network (some would call it a confus­ ing welter of state and feder­ al regulations) of regula­ III tions, to exercise the power of eminent domain (compel the sale of private property to the district), and to exercise police powers (truancy and the most expensive function performed in many commu­ nities is that of educating its children. School districts really are good-sized busi­ nesses and the Caledonia dis­ trict fits that description. The Caledonia Community Schools District is a public corporation fund­ ed principally by revenues derived from the taxpayers of the district and the State of Michigan. It is also what political scientists call a ’’shadow government," that is, an agency that performs some governmental func­ tions and cooperatively oper­ ates parallel to a municipal government or in some cases, even in opposition to it, depending on the particu­ lar situation. Along with its tax-exempt Your Precinct Polling Location Has Changed! I Ul Effective immediately you will no longer be voting at the Kettle Lake Elementary Sch MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 I. Your new polling location is: Lakeside Community Church 269-795-3550 6201 Whitneyville Avenue SE t Alto, Ml 49302 Please note the new location Now open in Caledonia•••• New Location K.A. Mueller Accounting Old Location Now Location comn® I k * T9 r. attendance policies, dress codes, restrictions on indi­ vidual behavior, graduation suspension requirements, and expulsion, etc.). Perhaps one of the most significant powers granted to school districts is the ability of the districts to avoid local zoning ordinances. Until a change in state law two years 4 ago, districts were not required to inform munici­ palities of their plans for land use. This ability may come into play for the Caledonia district as a large parcel of land near their main offices is developed. How big a business is the Caledonia school district? First of all, it is a large employer in the district. It offers some relatively decent paying jobs with good bene­ fits and stability. Employment for those mem­ bers of its teacher cadre who have achieved tenure is secure. In a recent interview, Superintendent of Schools Jerry Phillips said that the district takes in $36 million in tax revenues. He also noted that the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is with­ in the district's boundaries and some of this tax revenue comes from the many busi- nesses located at the airport. •Lt Of the $36 million, approximately $33,200,000 comes from the state perpupil aid grant of $8,300 multiplied by the 4,000 stu­ dents in the district. The remainder comes from spe­ cial education and federal dollars. All of these funds can be used for day-to-day expenses. These dollars have absolutely no relationship to the $30.5 million bond issue approved by voters in 2007. Phillips stressed that the 4^1 •It nd money is a separate entity.” How does the money get spent? Again, according to Phillips about 81 percent of the $36 million goes for per­ sonnel (salaries, fringe bene­ fits, federally mandated Social Security and Medicare taxes, and the federal unem­ ployment trust fund), and the remaining 19 percent covers everything else. A roster published by the district lists 454 employees. 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Main St., Middleville (Next to Thornapple Township Hall))/ .s'?/ ■t: 1 % < �I r The Sun and News. Middleville, April 26. 2008/ Page 11 I DECISION, continued from previous page for example, Phillips is described as a teacher/administrator; a counselor is described as a teacher/counselor.) Eighteen are described as administrators: This group includes central administra­ tion staff, eight school prin­ cipals, and three directors. The remaining 192 employ­ ees are described principally as support staff and include secretaries, bus drivers, frOilJ service personnel, custodi­ ans, paraprofessionals and aides. A major and increasingly expensive ancillary service for the district is transporta­ tion. Judy Truer, director of transportation, said that in an average month, the 29 buses operated by her department cover between 57,000 to 67,000 miles, depending on the number of field trips scheduled. According to a letter included in the press packet for a recent meeting of the Caledonia Township Commission, Planning Phillips said that the cost of running a bus is $3.22 per (Using the 57,000 mile. miles cited by Truer yields a monthly cost of $ 183,540 for bus transportation.) Phillips also said in an interview that some cost sav­ ings had been achieved by transporting teams to games and relying on parents to arrange transportation home :J < s SiS $ I? mS a ? <6 & I w. 17^ * * I it- «ki >4i n From Our Readers fl, L‘ * Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues lint x for team members. The transportation costs •It reflect the nearly 100 square miles the district encompass­ es. All of the township and village of Caledonia and parts of eight other munici­ palities are included. The map shows the boundaries of the district. Small areas within the municipalities adjoining became part of the district many years ago when prop­ erty owners adjacent to a dis­ •It trict were able to choose which district they wanted to belong to. Changes occur­ ring years later in state law grandfathered the existing areas into the district but ended the practice for own­ ers of newly developed prop­ erties. Although the district is diverse geographically — it includes a portion of the city of Kentwood and small towns, its population is fairly homogenous. It is over­ whelmingly Caucasian with some small minority popula­ tions. Much of its population is college-educated and the average income in the dis­ trict is $60,000. The district also is a large landowner and is engaged in negotiations with a develop­ er, Meadow Bloom, LLC for the purchase of 60 acres on Kraft Avenue. Part of the rationale for the purchase is that it would provide land for ■ 1V it. a aja i ah e ks SEIZES-- ’if i Reporter provides accurate information » JB KB I3E»H a SBi! . it EliKsatsffii Ul !i£ I (•< .pu KEEiiispEia 3SI23I& to To the editor: v1 SK A* Caledonia |ili|llBStfc While Treasurer Township > .'silBK te3 Robertson expresses his dis3 toil H?* pleasure with the quality of the reporting in the Sun and ro­ - ©atsW Ki News, and reporter Fran Faverman in particular, as a pfl * :ii township resident, I appreci­ ate her and the paper's efforts. i 6 > Ms. I have found a Faverman's attendance at, I*1 n and her reporting of most all bl township meetings, to be not lai1 only accurate but balanced as 50^ well. Robertson was critical * *! of her characterizing his and a: ® C bi M Supervisor Harrison's positiononthe billboard issue as them being members of the “banish the billboards club.” Please, anyone who fol­ lows the discussions and votes of the township board. S ' knows having Harrison and f Robertson vote in lock step is « ■ « • not unusual nor is it, in my opinion, offbase to infer it. If we did not have coverage by the Sun and News, and Ms. Faverman's reporting on what is going on in the town­ ship, there would be a serious lack of information available to the residents. We used to get four newsletters each year from the township. We are now lucky to get one, and that one j is usually woefully lacking in - _:lfi i aB! “ f * t V mation. Sorry, 1 don't count the musings from the super­ visor as important informa­ tion. My guess, though, is that since another board member, Wally Bujak, has announced that he also will be running for the supervisor's position this year, we will will see a more proactive approach from the current supervisor in the months to come. Treasurer Robertson also concludes his letter by saying il* the board's responsibility is made “more difficult with sloppy, long-winded reporting that fails to succinctly summarize the discussion and offers embellished conclusions.” For Robertson, who can - and often does come up just short of a fili­ buster at board meetings, this statement is at best humorous As far as “embellished conclusions,” I wonder how he explains his “conclusion”1 in a recent memo 1that __ he wrote, and referenced in the Sun and News article in ques­ tion, which was “That sign (the proposed Walgreen's ign) ’would be there long si & after Walereen's had moved on and the building turned into a Chinese restaurant.” John Llewellyn Caledonia Township X— i —w—- ■ y~> 5 (.37 •1 41 s*3 Ji 4 52nd - —, ’Vi FL - 60tnr-' L A __ Li Cascade fi I I tercels °Tar' 66th j QJ 4 r* c- J □ I - 10» ---J 8 5 64 tr t ■ 68th 72nd 74th — 76th Mtn 92nd g-1 S I 3 J 1 1 CD —■ - Centerx ! 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It is likely the district will be drawn further into the controversy surrounding the Meadow Bloom LLC devel­ opment proposed for the Good Farm. People interested in farm preservation have made the argument that there is plenty of land owned by the district. Among the documents submitted by them is an inventory of land within the township that is owned by the district and is either undeveloped or partially developed. The inventory identifies six parcels: two on Kraft Avenue are described as mostly open land and although not adjacent add up to 47.87 acres (36.57 and 11.30 acres). A third parcel on Kraft consists of 73.75 acres and contains a school. A fourth parcel, 14.34 acres, also on Kraft Avenue, con­ tains a school. The remain­ ing two parcels on the east­ ern side of the township amount to almost 40 acres and are described as mostly open land. During a recent meeting of the planning commission, supporters of the proposed investment by the school dis­ trict in the 60 acres appeared to represent the school dis­ trict and the youth athletics groups. There was no discus­ sion of the impact on infra­ structure or the absence of sewers and public water service in the area. The Key Communicator group chaired by Kathy Wagner is sponsoring a forum featuring the candi­ dates for the school board. The forum will be held Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at the Caledonia High School. I Sen. Jansen to lead MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee State Sen. Mark Jansen has been appointed to lead a sub­ committee of the Senate Committee on Finance, charged with soliciting and analyzing input from taxpay­ ers on the impact of the Michigan Business Tax and SUggestiOns for its improvement. I am honored to be selected to head such an important subcommittee,” said jd Jansen, 7 R-Gaines 7" Township. “My Senate colleagues and I want to help ensure that businesses — the backbone of our state's economy — are not sufferingfrom any unintended conse conse-­ quences quences of the MBT. By establishing this subcommit­ tee, we will be able to listen to taxpayers and work to make the new tax more fair and equitable. Jansen was selected to chair the MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee by Senate Finance Committee Chair Nancy Cassis. Other members of the subcommittee include Sens. Jud Gilbert. RAlgonac, and Michael Prusi. D-Ishpeming. 44 B “As chair of Senate Finance Committee I have heard from multitudes of small and medium-sized busi­ nesses regarding the devastat­ ing effects the Michigan Business Tax is having on their ability to keep workers and to stay in business,” said Cassis, R-Novi. “It became increasingly evident that the next step had to be taken. It is for this reason that I have appointed a bipartisan sub­ committee of the Senate Finance Committee to hold hearings on the effects of this new tax.” The MBT replaced the widely despised Single Business Tax last year. Since the inception of the new tax, the finance commit­ tee has heard copious testi­ mony that the tax is unduly harming small businesses. “The Senate's MBT work J21O Up IS cl group is a distinguished panel of legislators charged with reviewing the irnplementation of the Michigan Business Tax,” said Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop. R-Rochester. “The Legislature’s intent was to replace a job-killing tax with one that allows Michigan's economy to grow. It's now our responsibility to assess the tax's actu­ al effects with its intended effects — including the costs of compliance — and sug­ gest modifications where necessary. 1 look forward to reviewing my colleagues' recommendations.” The subcommittee will make recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee by June 1. No hearing dates have yet been set. $nspifte Gafon nuoM Qihe to tuefcome Jessica ^Doegema Ilf. CL rri to its p/iojessioad! sta^. Jessica is a graduate of — the Douglas J. Aveda Institute and brings with her the newest trends in design. Call today to schedule your appointment with Jessica!! CM n i inspte 6450 100TH STj. SUITE 30. CALEDONIA Jjl 49316 616-891-6177 ■ ♦ A �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008 •II Peppino’s Pizza has new plans; supports schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer New Peppino’s Pizza owners Duane Klinker and Jared Noble ask. “Have you seen our new sign, have you heard the good news?" They invite everyone to come in and see their remodeled din­ ing area. It may be the bestkept secret in the area. The restaurant is located in the strip mall next to the the freshest ingredients. Peppino’s also believes that the Caledonia communi­ ty elementary schools are important. •it: The restaurant has gotten behind the literacy effort in the schools and now through June 6, 100 percent of the profit will go to sup­ port the “No-Brainer" litera­ cy fundraiser. Schools who will share the profit are Caledonia Elementary, Dutton Elementary, Emmons Lake the and Elementary Caledonia Early Childhood program. For every order, take-out or eat-in, the elementary schools will receive 100 per­ cent of the profits from Peppino’s Pizza to support the literacy programs. Caledonia Hardware store on Cherry Valley Road (M-37.) The dining area seats 40, and the new owners have installed two big-screen HDTVs and also wireless Internet service. The restaurant is fit for both a quick lunch or a fami­ ly meal, offering an excellent selection of pasta, salads, and what the owners call “incredible" pizza made with YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE 4* -** * —■ » I p, >n I -o L'.’ i. r 11 H-T-. . •JGrv r^r»’ ■ T c ■i j m* Hi. n 1 91-9*71 r- • > ~ • r ' — - — --------- - *> A. -1 New owners have taken over Peppino’s Pizza next to Caledonia Hardware. Peppino’s is open Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., sample the $5.50 all-youcan-eat lunch buffet, the “real deal" restaurant using authentic recipes at a great price and meet the new own­ ers. For more information call Peppino’s at 616-891-9671. Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 4 to ll p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. This “No-Brainer fundraiser is a great time to tI Place of Meeting: Township Hall I -* < ! Time of Meeting: 7 p.m. • "Si - Date of Meeting: May 1, 2008 A —-F * A- x^.5: V4 * * •“1 Purpose of Meeting: Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Work Session Check Us Out! Signature of Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Date & Time of Posting at Township Hall Office: April 16, 2008 > J (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans with 3 %% c JN v Disabilities Act (ADA). Quality Roots • GREAT TREES & SHRUBS ws. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended O s Grower Direct • GREAT SELECTION ar GREAT PRICES V* o I -V — 75+ VARIETIES 4 4 > Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. The Yankee Springs Township board will provide necessary reasonable 3T W n 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks x ■■ ■■■■■■ I ■ — - ■ ■■■ ■ ■■ ■ c M llc oc M auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and I audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to VI individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the 17 r~ Dig a Tree Transplanting, Yankee Springs Township Board by writing or calling the following: I O Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk (269) 795-9091 06671502 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 vi Cl M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles a* 2981 Loop Rd.. 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April 26, 2008/ Page 13 YOUR MON COULD WIN A DAY OF PAMPERING Seif i 0• ■ ? * Chevrolet 2008 A I BUICK PONTIAC ii Nome fl Address Lattes • Espressos Coffees • Smoothies Bagels • Desserts * ■essentia.RDean Phone Artec house < Your Name JM ‘MJ ,L “ 11.* FREE WIRELESS INTERNET NON-SMOKING I 8890 N. Rodgers Ct. Phone Relationship ltJh? 1S >* 5 Xnrth end qf Caledonia Ouwings Mall on M-37 IA fv.1 891-7700 In just a few words, why do you think this person should be Mother of the Day? ■Mitill 1 Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9pm • Sat. 7am - 5p A* 1 irwic.essentuilbean.coni essential_beanfyahoo.com l H * Lt — — —““— i ' —% - MON.-THUR. 7:309PM *1 0PM 7:30-1 FRIDAY SATURDAY 7:00>10PM 7.00-9PM SUNDAY a T, ‘i* i I IBS?. Enter your mother’s name at these fine businesses by May 4th! «I * I• I• I •• II Brought to you by the Caledonia Merchants Association 'JHJJ tai RESTAURANT * J.... I w Wk" ’ « \ Ml r 1i* SI* • I • DR. THOMAS GRIAS, D.D5. • (616) 891'8990 • CHEMICAL BANK I We Uu*k you.'11 Idee, the che^ud/iy. “We meef by accident” Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner MEMLIM F.DIC / EQUAL MOUSING feOUAL UH WUNTTr lENOCR $ Contour# Express. 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia www.edsbody.com The Better Idea in Women's Gyms!' 627 E. Main Street • Caledonia 616-891 -0335 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment Muller^ •l GRAHAM /Oi S 1 N C E »------- 1 9 4 9 •4* •» I................... a Professionals 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre ED'S BODYSHOE A/l dental 616-891-1093 Open 7 Days a Week for Breakfast p WEST MICHIGAN A Full Service Contemporary Salon LOUNGE I e d o n ■ a , & /aloh. ime 9175 Glen Valley Retail Center, Caledonia 616-891-2928 HI 100TH ST. & M-37 891-2808 7 Wf' ^ONTEMPO C^LON MONWREY —- *-*16 .>*w CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA I* ra’ RVDUmON 1 -888-848-5899 CALEDONIA Who do you think the winner should be? •4 ANAMBKAN a Swif.rengA GRAHAM 9028 N. Rodgers Dr. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 on M-37 So. of 84th St. Phone; 616-891-7531 Fax:616-891-7531 MM'S /CONSIGNMENT CALEDONIA GRAHAM Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales.Rental. Custom Tinting • Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST. • CALEDONIA. MI 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30. F 9:30 - 5:30. S 9:30 - 3:30 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 616-891-2418 idau-Fridau 7 - 6: Saturday 8 - 1 tI A V E R i I ___IIJ 114 East Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891.8328 •• �* / to* --- Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008 Green School awards go to Caledonia. TK high schools On Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day meant that a spe­ cial award would be going to both Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg high schools. The two schools were presented with Green School Certificates in recog­ nition of energy-savings pro­ grams. Kent Intermediate School District Superintendent (and BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartments, Middleville • r. Must be able to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they r: pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit. HUD housing project. E.O.E. Mail resume and salary requirements to Lillian Stehr, Executive Director, 500 Lincoln St, Middteville, Ml 49333. 06671342 former TK superintendent) Kevin Konarska said at the ceremony in Grand Rapids, “Districts are working hard to save energy and taxpayer dollars and have long taught environmental awareness in their classrooms. This new program helps us recognize their efforts.” The program was created by legislation last year to encourage schools to partici­ pate in environmentally focused activities and pro­ vide the incentive of the “Green Schools Certificate.” Some of the environmen­ Mock disaster at TK High canceled Due to the recent deaths in an automobile accident, the mock disaster and learning experience scheduled for May 1 at Thornapple Kellogg High School has See MOCK, next page 1st Annual Bike Rodeo April 26, 2008 • lOam-2pm Main St. Parking Lot (Between the Dance Studio and 101 E. Main St.) FREE! FREE! FREE FREE! FREE! FREE! Helmets! • Refreshments! Bike Safety Check! • Bike Raffle! Obstacle Course! • Finger Print Kits! & Much, Much More!! This event is made possible by generous donations from many local businesses, organizations, and churches who are committed to the safety of children in our community! Come Rain or Shine! (If rain, some activities to be held inside/locations to be posted day of event) Fitst (Rehab reusing magazines or news­ papers for other projects. The Green School Awards Program details materials are available on the Kent ISD Web site, www.kentisd.org. Of M/oo 4, CT — ▼ • Middleville PHYSICAL tal activities listed in the leg­ islation include recognizing Earth Day in April, starting a recycling program, building birdhouse habitats, adopting an endangered species and A ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP One Day Only — May 3, 2008 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 an 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 26, 2008. All items must be placed at the curb by 9:00 PM, May 2, 2008. The private hauler will I make only one sweep in Village beginning at day break on May 3, 2008. Au S'* The pick up will be only one day - May 3, 2008. The private hauler will not pick up: Petroleum-based products, toxic chemicals, paint, motor vehicle parts, building demolition or con­ struction materials (including concrete), batteries, food wastes, ani­ mal wastes and carcasses and any other materials deemed to be haz­ ardous. (See below) . » [if >■« Refrigerators and other appliances will be picked up by a separate contractor and must have all air tight doors completely detached for safety. s*’ - i***’ * The annual Spring Clean Up Program is financed by Village property taxes and is only for Village Residents and Property Owners. Any Village Resident allowing Spring Clean Up items from outside the Village will forfeit their pickup. Other unauthorized wastes mixed with allowed pick up items will result in no items being collected from that residence. J to f. ' * ft George Strand Village Manager Waste Building Materials may be taken to Waste Management Hastings Landfill (269-945-2260), 1899 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI between the hours of 8 AM - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri and Sat 8 AM -12 Noon. j.h/ t\ u.i Hun** t io nc'ninh q JuWS*! Hazardous Waste may be taken to the Expo Center, Barry County Fair Grounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI, on May 10, 2008 between 9 AM and 1 PM, sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. 06671272 lifers’ .fe-atii blittd ttarWu aswsitl YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 lataSwi ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 'total i 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 ZON­ ING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 13, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 08-04-03 Parcel ID No. 08-16-090-009-00. A I ** ' ■w *4 uL Hf yfi! request by Thomas and Donna Curtis for a variance in the road­ way setback requirement to build a garage on their property at 12434 Terry Lane, Wayland. MI 49348 THERAPY we Serve 2. ZBA 08-05-04 Parcel ID No. 08-16-118-040-00. A request by Richard Jenkins for a variance of 6 feet in the road setback for an addition to his home at 1510 Manitou Lane, Middleville, MI 49333 3. ZBA 08-05-05 Parcel ID No. 08-16-195-017-00. A 4^ request by Richard Way for a variance in the side yard and lake shore setback requirements to build an accessory building at 10711 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, MI 49333 3. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning _ 1 Z a• Board of Appeals. •v * 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 Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Carol Cranmore, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals 06671130 & & Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator I < �111 The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008/ Page 15 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics S’ W ■4 Road-side cleanup volunteers needed e-mail via or at info@founderscu.org. Rhonda Campbell, coordi­ nator of the Green Days cleanup roadside on Saturday, May 3, is looking •v. for volunteers to make their neighborhoods cleaner. “I would love to hear from organizations, families, church groups, scout groups THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP and businesses who want to THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS get involved," she says. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Anyone willing to do road-side clean-up can stop TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Thornapple Township, at the Middleville Pro­ Thornapple-Kellogg Schools, Caledonia Community Schools, notice is hereby given that an Hardware to pick up bags election will be held on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 for the and orange arm bands. purpose of: “We would like to have THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS everyone bring their filled Electing candidates to the following offices: trash bags to the dumpster Member of the Board of Education that will be located down­ two vacancies (four-year term) town,” Campbell says. “But CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS we will come pick up the Electing candidates to the following office: filled bags if we are contact­ Member of the Board of Education SYNOPSIS two vacancies (four-year term) ed. ” VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, The Green Days celebration in Middleville May 2, 3 MICHIGAN For more information call Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM and 4 just keeps growing with ideas and activities that COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Polling Place Locations: Campbell at 269-795-2009 April 8, 2008 will celebrate the idea of "thinking global and acting Precinct 1 The regular meeting of the local." Here organizer Sue Merrill notes the last-minute For residents west of M-37, Village Council of Middleville, excluding the Village of Middleville additions to the schedule, from beginning the days on MOCK, continued Michigan was called to order at _ _ _ . . « ■ ■ ■ • ■ a___ __ _ • Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building 7:00 •II PM by President Myers in Friday at the Farmer's Market at its temporary location 128 High Street, Middleville I the Council Chambers of the at Town Center to listening to the music of George from previous page Precinct 2 Village Hall. Roll Call Members For residents east of M-37, Williston at the picnic on Sunday, many activities will fill present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, excluding the Village of Middleville been canceled. Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, the area. Thornapple Township Hall After consulting with staff Mr. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. 200 East Main Street, Middleville at Thornapple Township Absent: None. Precinct 3 President Myers asked that Emergency Services, TKHS For residents of the Village of Middleville the synopsis of the March 25, Village of Middleville Hall Principal Tony Koski decided •II 2008 meeting be read by the 100 East Main Street, Middleville to delay holding the exercise Village Clerk. The minutes of the Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the May designed to help students March 25, 2008 meeting were 06. 2008 Election by mail, or in person, may submit an AV appli­ presented. Oliver made a motion understand the importance of nt cation by 2:00 PM, May 03, 2008. Our office will be open on May to accept the corrected minutes good decision-making around 03, 2008 from Noon - 2:00 PM. and Lytle supported the motion. prom and graduation. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: It’s about the Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the May “It would be just too None. Absent: None. Motion 06, 2008 Election may vote in person in the Clerk’s office from precious cargo Passed. painful for students if we 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, May 05, 2008. were to hold this exercise this it carries. Susan J. Vlietstra - Thornapple Township Clerk ACTIONS TAKEN year, ” Koski told the school 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333 As a local independent agent, 1. President Myers presented 269-795-7202 board on April 21. the agenda and recommended we can design an insurance the addition of Chief Dave program that’s just right for Middleton to Reserved Time and you and your family. Give the deletion of Item 1 under New Business. Parker made a motion the people you love Safe. 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD TOWNSHIP OF to accept the revised agenda and MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Sound.Secure.* protection Pullen supported the motion. YANKEE SPRINGS l 269-795-9091/FAX 269-795-2388 Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: from Auto-Owners Insurance BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN None. Absent: None. Motion Company. Passed. 2. Parker made a motion to Auto-Owners Insurance approval Ordinance 2043 — An Life Home Car Business Ordinance amend Chapter 26 of ThtNo Prttfton flcpl'e,* the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Middleville relating to The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and 891-8125 Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, To: DeVriesAgency.com Emergency Services and Matters any other interested persons: DeVries Insurance related thereto as written and PAf-AUnC FINANCIAL 9359 Cherry Valley PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting held on April 10, 2008, the Township Board adopted Oliver supported the motion. Roll Caledonia amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance for the Resort and Recreation Zoning District, Ordinance Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, No. 04-01-08. A summary of the ordinance appears as follows: Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays, An ordinance amending the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, Article III, “Zoning Districts” None. Absent, None. Motion .Auto-Owners Insurance by the replacement of the existing text in Section 3.9, "Resort “Resort and Recreation Zoning District”’ with with‘jmendamend­ Passed. Lite Home Car Business ed text; Article II, “ Definitions ” by the amendment of terms related to resorts and recreation; Article IV, 3. Pullen made a motion to "Special Exception Uses" by amending the text in Section 4.5.B, “Bed and Breakfast Inns”; Article IX approve Resolution 08-10 - A “planned Unit Development" to allow for PUD developments to occur in the Resort and Recreation zoning; resolution to approve signatures to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith; and to establish the effective date of said of Village Manager and Clerk for Main Street Beautification and Ordinance. Watermain Project with MDOT. MENDMENT TO ARTICLE III “ZONING DISTRICTS" SECTION 3.9 RESORT AND Corson supported the motion. AMENDMENT TO AKI1LLL in — SECTION I RECREATION ZONING DISTRICT. The purpose of the district is for outdoor recreational uses and to Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven retain as m<my many ofthe of the natural natural features of the landscape as possible. Under "Permitted Uses’’, single family (Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Myers and dwelling units have been added but no more than one is permitted and must be for the private use of the Corson, Lytle, Oliver). Nays, None. Absent, owner or manager. Under “Special Exception Uses” bed & breakfast inns have been added along with Planned None. Motion Passed. Unit Developments which include resorts, seasonal tents and recreational vehicle campgrounds and sing e4. Pullen made a motion to family dwelling units when approved through the PUD process with certain stipulations. Another change to accept the current bills for the this section is for waterfront development projects that must abide by certain standards including the stor stor-­ April 8, 2008 meeting in the age of refuse containers, building setbacks, landscaping, landscaping for parking areas and exterior lighting amount of $18,929.91. Lytle sup­ standards. ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. SECTION II AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, •DEFINITIONS", New definitions are provided for "hotel” Absent: None. Motion Passed. John Kuiper III - Funeral Director and “resorts" and "gazebo". 5. President Myers recom­ SECTION III AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, “SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES! All lake frontage and road mended the reappointment of frontage must satisfy the minimum requirements in Article XII. Access lots must be in compliance with Eric Lannes to the LDFA Board Over 70 years of service and for a 4 year term. Parker made a Article XVIII and each room in a bed & breakfast shall be considered a dwelling unit. Horse rental is perthree generations of caring. motion to accept President Myers mftted on parcels with a minimum of 10 acres with a limit of two horses per bed & breakfast inn. recommendation of the reap­ SECTION IV AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, “PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS^ Article IX, Planned Funeral and Cremation Preplanning pointment of Eric Lannes to the tor resort and LDFA Board for a 4 year term. Unit Development has been amended in Section 9.2, with a minimum project area of ten acres for Beautiful, modern facilities Lytle supported the motion. Voice the recreation district. Also, permitted recreational uses such as golf courses and stables can exceed the 20% Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. maximum limit and in regards to a "Parallel Parallel Plan”, a new subsection is added so that the lot area and lot Absent: None. Motion Passed. width for the residential portion of a development must be based on the Suburban Residential Rural District 6. At 8:30 PM Corson made a and Ag District standards. motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. SECTION V REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances and 1 Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect eight days folNone. Absent: None. Motion (owing proper publication of notice of its adoption in accordance with Michigan law. Passed. Respectfully submitted: YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Mary Jean Lamoreaux DIRECTORS Janice C. Lippert, Clerk funeral Village of Middleville Clerk 284 North Briggs Road 06670415 The complete text of the minutes ■ Middleville, Ml 49333 may be read at the Village Hall 891-8155 • wwv.mkdfuneralhomes.com 269-795-9091 between the hours of 9:00 616 East Main Street SE, Caledonia 06671132 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06671270 & . -------- M----- - iELECTION NOTICE H€»il *** - * (269) 945-9554 6 LEGAL NOTICE \ s Green Days Gro wing a % It’s Not About the Car 14 ^3 N * • • • o CT. -J F-"i ro 00 I a-. Ml: Hlwnteah *■ J NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION •I i gEJiKfi ■at® i —A ho 8 I <1 niixi*■2 if if J’S & ft -rill9 a*1*" -t** J - ,r 6 fa Beyond expectations. My promise to you. • • Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf uijiiuvij < �^1 Pape 16/Ttw Sun and Newt. 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However, the size of your rebate will be reduced by $50 for every $1,000 you earn above adjusted gross income (AGI) limits ($75,000 for singles and $150,000 for married couples). ♦ When? The IRS will begin mailing Stimulus Act rebate checks in May. If you've selected the "direct deposit" option for receiving your 2007 income tax refund, your Stimulus Acl rebate will be placed in the same account that you’ve chosen for your refund Investment Choices Here are a few possibili­ ties for investing your rebate • Traditional or Roth IRA - Suppose that you are a joint filer and did receive the full $1,200 rebate If you put that $1,200 in an investment that earned a hypothetical 7 per­ cent return, and that invest­ ment were placed in a tradi­ tional or Roth IRA, the money would grow io more than $9,000 in 30 years. (This figure does not include fees. commissions or expenses, all of which would reduce your investment returns.) 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May 9. from 5:30-8:30I p.m Local youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 have the opportunity to participate in the Junior Olympic Skills Competition This free grassroots youth participation program allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abili­ ties in any of the four athletic events - basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field. The program is designed to encourage youth participa­ tion in sports with promoting sportsmanship. Local qualifying event champions will advance to regional competition. They will participate in only the individual sports for which they were crowned champi­ on. Participants must be bom IA between the dates shown below to be eligible to partic­ ipate in their respective age group. Ages 8 to 9. bom between 9/1/98 to 8/31/00; ages 10 to 11. bom between 9/1/96 to 8/31/98; ages 12 to 13. bom between 9/9/94 to 8/31 /96. Check-in will start at 5:30 p.m. and the first skills event will start 5:45 p.m Please call the Gainey Family YMCA at (616) 2859077 to pre-register. 4 ] f\l '<1 4 I I* Middleville man arrested on domestic assault charge Hastings Police responded to a domestic assault com­ plaint in the 600 block of Barfield Drive. Hastings. April 19 after the 24-yearold victim called 911 to report the incident. Officers met with victim. who told them that an estranged boyfriend let him­ self into her apartment in violation of a personal pro­ tection order she has on him. The victim told officers that she told the suspect, who was identified at Zachery Wiennga. 22. of Middleville to leave and that she was going to call the police. He then took her purse, and when she attempted to get it back, she was struck in the arm Wieringa left the residence and she locked him out. at which point he kicked in the door, damaging the door jamb. He then fled the scene. X Officers put out an area broadcast for the suspect who was later apprehended by the Kent County Sheriff Department. Wiennga was picked up and transported to the Barry County Jail, where he is fac­ ing charges of domestic vio­ lence, violation of the per­ sonal protection order and malicious destruction of property. ■•S' 1 Middleville agent named charter member of Insurance Society The National Society of for Agents Consumer Education (NSACE) has named Middleville insurance professional Paul Brouwers Sr. as a charter member. The appointment recog­ nizes Brouwers' commitment to providing quality insurance education to his clients and potential clients. irouwers. president of The Brouwers Agency, focuses many of his community efforts on providing useful consumer tips, information and analysis to business owners and individuals in the areas of life and property/casualty insurance. w Paul Brouwers is truly committed to educating his clients and other consumers on aspects of insurance that every policyholder should •• know. said Michael Jans. CAE. executive vice presi­ dent of the NSACE. "It’s no wonder that he gets many of his new clients because of his educational efforts. His endeavors have helped build credibility and trust for the Studio fit fcll "For the effects you are after" # * 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 k* SAL? " APRIL SPECIALS MASSAGES * TK Special [ purging records insurance industry. industry." 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An atltached gat aoe and storage area makes this a Why rent when you can buy tor *77,900 Call Pet K, J * �— •II The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008/ Page 17 ss Page Elementary School I THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP honor rolls announced V ■ s’ sw ’ 1 k 1 I 7%.^ .«« > S’ -- M * B See seventh grade service projects Thursday ‘V s'>: ■ - a -a.... * m - J* • 5: £* - - Kite W r -if' -A ■ - £ 1 Jr- i • Ut M Huga * * & 8^ * & ; *J 1 I I * X, n bi I —M IB •• • w i- ttM HE33K r III rifl •▼ 9 * 1 9^ ■ • - •■ * iik ■ -i ■ * I J I' It 4 - ! i M 1 I I r. *■ iI ;I • ! —* f *t | 1 DO IT ALL LAWN CARE “'fl We do it all, BIG or SMALL! - H 1 •1 J ----------------- project. 'Al I *** rri •I : 5^! Students in Stephanie Langschied seventh grade social studies class at Thornaple Kellogg Middle School will show off their service projects on May 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. This puma was one of the animals adopted by students Nicpte Gulch and Raeven DeViries as part of their 1 r ts a Mt OT !| w ■ ♦ i Im* Taylor Burtch, Emily CORRESPONDENCE - Jim SYNOPSIS Chatterson, Joseph Chen, French regarding not a candidate THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP for another term on Barry County BOARD Breana Clouse, Madeline Board of Commissioners. Sheriff MARCH 10, 2008 Cole, Bethany Converse, Dar Leaf regarding government CALL TO ORDER - Regular spending, County Road Cole Cronkright, Taylor meeting called to order at 7: •II Cross, Katlynn Curtis, Amy p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance Commission tour on April 23, rpp it pH 2008 at 8:00 a.m., Middleville •II Cutlip, Josiah DeFer, Joshua Green Days. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDeGroot, Alexis Derosha, DANCE COUNTY REPORT - Report Members present: Jager Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, on file with Supervisor. Finholm, Erin PLANNING AND ZONING Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Flikkema, Luke Foote, Moffat, Update and discussion on activi­ present: Others Clayton Francisco, Logan Middleton, 3 public. ties within the Township. Discussion on status of Crane OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Set Gahan. Lindsey Garbow, ming conRoad bridge and u| Supervisors annual salary for Megan Garrity, Mark FY0809 at $31830 on motion by struction in the Village. EMERGENCY SERVICES Genther, Jacob Gorton, Ryan Schad and second by Vlietstra Gorton, Nathan Graham, (all Ayes). Set Clerk’s annual Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Authorized the salary for FY0809 at $36070 on Lilian Grusnis, Andrew motion by Harrison and second purchase of three pagers at a Guriel, Thomas Hamilton, Buckowing (all Ayes). Set cost of $465 each, or $1325, as Bryce Treasurer’s annual salary for of April 01,2008 on motion made Haney, Jessica by Schad and second by Eavey FY0809 at $36070 on motion by Cheyanne Hayward, Schad and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Added position of Heintzelman, Hunter Herich, (all Ayes). Administrative Assistant/Fire Inspector as indicated in memo REGULAR MEETING Kylee Hershberger, Jade •II of March 10, 2008 on motion by CLOSED AND BUDGET HEAR­ Hodges, Heidi Hilton, Schad and second by Harrison ING OPENED AT 7:05 P.M. Hoehn, Nicolas Adopted General Appropriation (all Ayes). Adopted Resolution 3Emilee Recovery Cost Holwerda, Nicholas Iveson, Resolution for FY0809 on motion 2008 by Schad and second by Eavey Ordinance/Changes effective McKenna Judkins, /all April 01, 2008 as provided on Christopher Kaboos, Kyle March 10, 2008 on motion made BUDGET HEARING CLOSED Kane, Quynn Kars, Emily ANDi REGULAR MEETING by Boysen and second by Schad (6 Ayes, 1 Nay-Kelley). Wrote off RESUMED AT 7:17 P.M. Khodl, Kyle Kniffen, Kyle $10,195 for call #05-0395 on APPROVAL OF AGENDA Kraus, Joseph Lambert, Agenda was approved as print- motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (4 Ayes-Schad, Donald ed. Leach, Conor Vlietstra, Boysen, Buckowing, 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lenard, Mason Lettinga, Minutes of February 11, 2008 Nays-Harrison, Kelley, Eavey). Madeleine Lince, Christian approved as printed. wrote off $734 for call #06-0416, $100 for call #06-0338 and $789 PUBLIC COMMENT - Ross Maring, Daniel McAlary, for call #06-0855 on motion by DeMaagd reported on 911 McDaniel, Christopher Advisory Committee meeting Vlietstra and second by McNutt, Morgan Buckowing (all Ayes). Wrote off Rlley attended. $915 for call #06-0333 on motion DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF Samantha Mennell, CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling by Vlietstra and second by Wesley Montgomery, $122,557.26 were approved on Buckowing (all Ayes). Wrote off Morgan, Dylan Mucha, Jane motion by Schad and second by $339.57 on call #06-0114, $89.85 on call #06-0097, $80.88 Noah, Anthony Nye, Joshua Vlietstra (aU Ayes). •II on call #06-0084, $82.59 on call CLERK’S REPORT - Update Parks, Kellan Pavlin, Dalton on activities within the #04-0971 on motion by Vlietstra Phillips, Scott Polmanteer Jr, Department. Budget adjustments and second by Eavey (all Ayes). Jessica Quick, Benjamin (448/449/804) approved1 on Wrote off $608 on call #06-0162 on motion by Vlietstra and sec­ motion by Vlietstra and second Isabelle Rapson, Raab, by Buckowing (all Ayes). ond by Schad (all Ayes). Wrote Heather Adjusted EMS millage for equip­ off $1 •II on call #06-0876 on Danielle Ray, motion by Vlietstra and second an ment expenditures by Ross, Hallie Rolison, increase of $22000 on motion by by Schad (all Ayes). Wrote off Emmaline Runals, Claudia Vlietstra and second by Eavey $25 on call #07-0201 on motion Schmidt, Ethan Scobey, (all Ayes). Adjusted fire fund with by Vlietstra and second by Jenna Shoobridge, Merle an increase of $822 in on motion Harrison (all Ayes). Wrote off bv Vlietstra and second by Eavey $77.70i on call #06-1155, Simmons III, Jesse Smith, (all Ayes). Increased fire fund, $104.85 --------- oni call #06-0956, Rachel Smith, Raquel Soyka, grants, in the amount of $99.45 on call .#06-0920 on Alexander Sparks, Jillian $115,342 on motion by Vlietstra motion by Vlietstra and second and second by Buckowing (all by Schad (all Ayes). Wrote off Miller, Noah B. Miller, Noah Sterman, James Struble, Ayes). Increased Sewer Fund in $300 on call #05-1101 on motion J. Miller, Rees Mulder, Elisabeth Swart, Connor the amount of $17000 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Buckowing (6 Ayes, 1 Nay). Mackena Muller, Nicholas Tedrow, Joshua Teesdale, by Vlietstra and second by in on call #05-0895 Harrison (all Ayes). Allowed 18 Wrote off $300 Myers, Justin Numerick, Savannah Temple, Megan hours of vacation time for Deputy on motion by Vlietstra and sec­ ond by Buckowing (all Ayes). Ashley Thomas, Travis Trippett, Clerk to go to next fiscal year on Oly, Briley Wrote off $590 on call #06-0667 Austin motion by Vlietstra and second Ostrowski, Jared Peabody, Makayla Tussey, on motion by Vlietstra and sec­ by Harrison (all Ayes). ___ Phillips, Unseld, Amber VanMeter, Christopher ond by Schad (all Ayes). TREASURER’S REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS Gaetano Piccione, Colton Madeline VerHey, Taylor Revjewed report and activities None. within Department. the Ward, Kimberly Webster, Piotrowski, Machayla Poe, POLL OF MEMBERS - No Distributed the $122,000 EMS Werner, Marlee vince Sabriah Jakob Porritt, millage as follows: Ambulance- Additional Comments. postma, Price, Willshire, Breaunna Wolcott, $9050, Fire-$87950,EMS1___ ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Heather adjourned at 10:30 p.m. on Maria Yanez Ramos, Daniel Capital Project-$25000 Katharine Price, Nathan motion by Buckowing and sec­ Respectfully submitted by Raymond. Katrina Reed, Yates. Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk ond by Schad (all Ayes). 06671134 Megan Replogle, Lauren Ricketts. Ethan Robillard, Sarah Sabri, Josiah Schmid, Jacob Scholma. 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Fourth Grade Tannah Adgate, Haley Alverson, Hana Alverson, Madeline Kyle Bailey, Allisha Beggs, Barber, Dennis Bell, Mallory Berg, I Tayldr Samuel Beyer, Bondeson, Bryson Bosley, Jackson Bronkema, Matthew Brummel, Brown, Max Brittany Buehler, Madeline Buehler, Kelsey Buller, Benjamin Carey, Nicholas Comeau, Sierra Cornett, Krista Dammen, Miah McKaylah Dollaway, Donewald, Marcus Dugan, Destiny Dunkelberger, t to meet with Raeven DeVries and Nicole Gulch Joseph Gaikema, Lauren staff at John Ball Zoo as part of their project. They Gleason, Chloe Gruesbeck, raised the funds to adopt their animal by collected pop Jessica Gulch, Nicole Hair, cans for their deposits. 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Caledonia had five flight champions on the day, with Amy Nelsen at third singles and Isaac at fourth singles taking titles. On the doubles side, Caledonia got victories from the first doubles team of Dana Juhlin and Christina Roosien, the second doubles Scot baseball starts 0-K White season with win Caledonia's varsity base­ ball team opened the O-K White Conference season with a 9-1 win over Northview on Wednesday. The Scots scored runs in each of the first five innings against the Wildcats, pushing three runs across in the third and the fourth and one each in the first, second, and fifth. Luke Andrusiak picked up his first win of the season on the mound for the Scots, striking out four and walking three. Eric Poncet was hit with s $ the loss for the Wildcats, who scored their lone run in the fourth. The Scots pounded out 12 hits in the contest, with Erich Wegner providing the only extra base power with a dou­ ble. Northview was held to just three hits. Caledonia was slated to host Lowell for a double header Friday. The Scots return to league play with single games at Forest Hills Central Monday and East Grand Rapids Wednesday. TK tops Wayland for first Gold baseball win team of Emily Schubert and Morgan Weiss, and the third doubles team of Lindsay Hooker and Shelagh Mulhall. The Scots' fourth doubles team of Amanda Tamburrino and Courtney Corson fin- ished second in its flight. Last Friday, the Scots scored an 8-0 win over Thornapple Kellogg. Caledonia only dropped one set all afternoon, at third singles, where Nelsen still took a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win. tall ratas! «-E naw** " X* ’** ^0 THORNAPPLE AREA o 4 Science Fair work beginning at Caledonia Elementary Science Fair is filling the imagination of fourth and fifth grade students at Caledonia Elementary. The Cafetorium will be filled with exhibits Thursday, May 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. The fair is based on the method scientific of This research. method involves research to form a hypothesis, an investigation to prove or disprove the hypothesis, the running of several trials, controlling variables, reporting findings with graphs or data tables, and finally the presentation of a tri-fold display. Teachers heading the Science Fair are Lyndsey Nelson fifth grade, Nadji Buikema fourth grade. Middleville Farmer’s Market opens May 2 The Middleville Farmer’s Market will open Friday, May 2, at 7 a.m. This year, the market will be located in front of the Town Center on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a temporary location due to the streetscape construction that will close Main Street, beginning May 5. Anyone who would like about information the Farmer’s Market can call the Middleville Village of offices at 269-795-3385. More of what you want from your wireless company LG SCOOP • • • • • TM Current Alltel Customers: Use your phone and get „ 1.3 MP camera with video Sliding QWERTY keyboard 3 hot colors MP3 player Bluetooth Wireless Technology Unlimited Internet Access | CJ kx i pm The Thornapple Kellogg ahead run in the fifth, then varsity boys’ baseball team tacked on two more in the broke through for a win sixth to seal the win. Matt Penfield was hit for Tuesday over Wayland, but is 1-5 to start the season in the loss on the mound for the O-K Gold Conference so TK, his first of the year. In between those two far. : The Trojans knocked off games with the Wildcats, the the Wildcats in the first Trojans squeezed in a make­ with Hamilton meeting between the two up teams 11-0. Paul Betcher Wednesday, but fell 9-8 at picked up the win for the the home of the Hawkeyes. Hamilton broke a 5-5 tie Trojans, striking out four and walking none in five innings with a run in the sixth, but the Trojans battled to go in of work. Andrew Gilbert had a big front 8-6 in the top half of the same for TK with a double seventh. Hamilton rallied for three runs of its own in the and a triple. TK couldn't find that seventh against TK pitcher offense though when the two Kyle Bobolts who was hit teams again on with the loss. Bobolts struck met Thursday, as the Wildcats out five and walked three on in the afternoon. scored a 5-2 win The Trojans had been on a Middleville. TK jumped in front 1-0 in four game losing streak the second inning, but the heading into the contest with Wildcats came back with two Wayland, having dropped a runs of their own in the top pair at Lowell Monday 14-4 of the third. The Trojans tied and 10-2, after falling to it, but couldn't get another Hastings and Lakewood at the Barry County Invitational runner around the bases. The Wildcats got the go- Saturday. and Weiss 6-2, 6-0 at num­ ber two, Hooker •!• and Mulhall 6-0, 6-3 at number three, and Corson and Tamburrino 6-2, 6-2 at number four. Natalie Radzikowski won 6-1, 6-3 at first singles for the Scots. Hormel on 6-2, 61, and Isaac scored a 6-0, 6-0 victory at fourth singles. On the doubles side, Juhlin and Roosien won 6-0, •II 6-1 at number one, Schubert e lltel authorized agent r_•<? any 5. Wo Mter‘50 mail-in rebate andjio in-store rebate per mo. With My Circle, exclusively k wnn wiy v..h0 you trom Alltel, you c »— circle Hom A»tel, you , there s a call for free. And now the one that s Choose for everyone^free calling right for yoi. and ge^ * Regular $99" r on your laptop or desktop for *25 wireless kl Expires 5/29/08 lltel circle wireless means more choice authorized agent OB , choose who you call for free — any 5. 10 or 20 numbers on any network . 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A couple •lift scoring opportuni­ of good ties resulted in near misses. Momentum shifted when Forest Hills Central scored two goals in the final four minutes of the first half, including one with just six seconds to play. Erika Boll, Clare Stachel, and Meehan Meghan Gorsuch accounted for the three Ranger scores. Gorsuch and then Stachel added a second goal each for their team less than two min­ utes apart in the second half. Caledonia continued to play hard in the second half but had difficulty creating scoring chances. “Hailey Yondo played with great determination, as did Maddie Zych, Nicole Chase, Bridgette Smith and 1 J Greenville boys nearly double the Scots’ points in White dual The Fighting Scots knew Greenville was going to be tough, but Thursday's results would have been tough to expect. Greenville hand Caledonia its first dual meet victory in a couple years with a 90-47 win in Greenville. The Caledonia boys’ won just two events, with Justin VanderVennen taking the discus with a throw of 145-7 and Ben Diefenbach finish­ ing first in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4 minutes 06670789 First Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB J • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com • Back and Neck Pain ) '.‘IIIOll See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 Bryan Hemingway 269-795-4230 MPT 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 Alexis Snyder MPT 43.55 seconds. Caledonia's boys won three straight conference championships in the last three year’s in the O-K Gold Conference. The Scots are now 1-1 this season in their new league, the O-K White. Caledonia's girls fared a bit better against the Yellow Jackets, but fell 78-59. Greenville just had too much depth for the Fighting Scots, who won eight of the 17 events on the day. Kelly Chase won two indi­ vidual events for the Scots, taking the 100-meter hurdles in 19.08 and the long jump at 14-5. She also joined Ashley Kelly, Kendra Feyen, and Keefe in winning the 400meter relay in 56.86. Caledonia’s team of Michelle Butcher, Maddie Zych, Stephanie Packer, and Andrea Schedlbauer won the 1600-meter relay in 4L: 17.59. Butcher won the other hurdle race, the 300-meter hurdles, in 49.09. Stephanie Rossman took the 3200 in 12:28.33. Kalli Fifarek won the shot put at 30-6.75. Kylia Slagter was the high jump champ, clearing 4-11. Last the Saturday, . Caledonia boys finished sec­ ond to Wayland and the girls annual fourth at the Soderman Relays. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! ! 891-2222 Smith-Diamond I| I-888-891-01071| SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. 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Amanda VanLaar scored two first half goals with assists from Hailey Yondo and Kelsey Canada. The Scots led 2-0 at the break without giving up a shot, but had trouble finding their ‘A’ game. Caledonia played more sharply in the second half. VanLaar scored again in the opening minutes of the sec­ ond half. Bridgette Smith scored the final two goals for Caledonia. Chelsea Yondo assisted on Bridgette’s first .•ft goal. The Scots also had no trouble putting the ball in the net last Friday, as they scored a 6-1 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central VanLaar got things goin less than five minutes into the contest. Her well placed finish made it 1-0 Caledonia and started a string of quick goals. Less than three min­ utes later, Yondo crossed a ball to Quinn Huver. Huver’s volley from the top of the box hit the crossbar then the net making it 2-0. Just a minute later Holly Orlowski made a great run and took a tipped pass from Heather Veneman to score the Scot’s third goal in less than four minutes. Veneman closed out the scoring for the half when she ■4 converted a nifty pass from Huver to make it 4-0 at the break. Veneman got then Caledonia off to a good start in the second half, scoring off a ball from Nicole Chase in the 47th minute. Yondo made it 6-0 in the 53rd minute with help from Huver. The Scots lost their shut out in the 67th minute giving up their first goal of the sea­ son. It was a strong game for the Caledonia side with many players making big contributions. Smith and Chase gave exceptional efforts on defense, with strong support from Holly Durkee and Austin Moag. Alyssa Petz and Canada also played very well. •ft z 9 Sailors get a goal in the final minutes to top the TK ladies South Christian converted of controlling the game with ing forwards for the full 40 on a penalty kick in the final the help of the mid fielders minutes. From a great two minutes Wednesday to Ashley Jachim, Brittany aggressive effort Ashley win a battle between two Giguere, Kendra Ohler, Jachim won the ball from her previously unbeaten teams in Courtney DeWent, and opponent and passed it to the O-K Gold Conference. Nicole Humphrey. passed to Kaley Jachim who The Sailors topped the “Their passing looked gave Aubil a great centering Trojans 2-1. great and allowed us to open pass. Aubil turned and shot South Christian had been up the field for the nice and found the back of the net rolling in O-K Gold through balls to forwards," for her first hat trick during Conference games so far this said Langridge. career at TK. season, and the Trojans knew Again before half, junior The Trojans followed that’ it would take a strong defen­ Molly Wilson sent a nice victory up with a non-confer-, sive effort to keep up. That's through ball to Aubil who ence contest Monday against exactly what the Trojans did. found the back of the net. Otsego. The Bulldogs came “The girls were focused As the second half rolled to Middleville and handed and were ready for the on, Wayland's defense tight­ the Trojans a 2-0 defeat. Sailors." said TK head coach ened up and put forth a great Scheidel made 20 saves in Katie Langridge. “We came effort, but the Wildcats could the loss. out strong defensively and not stop the Trojans’ attack­ did not allow South Christian Dependable, to get quality shots off.” • Lockouts r z damage-free The Trojans defensive unit l • Tire Service I s of goalkeeper Kate Scheidel. • Accident / 1 and backs Kristin Tedrow, 3 downs Recovery L 8 f I Nicole Ybema, Celia • Long-Haul® and Salmon, Amanda II I ft Nicholas all played well and > 1’ < Off-Road communicated with their midfielders to lead the Call: (269) Jeff Dobbin or Chris VanZalen charge on that end. The kids knew their roles IEFF S WlWlJll W J AUTO DOBBIN SERVICE, INC. tonight” Langridge said It Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician was nice see them come over 20 years experience together and play hard." With 20 minutes left in the first half Trojan sophomore Lyndi Garrison sent a nice long ball to the corner for sophomore Kaley Jachim to collect. Kaley preceded to | weave in and out the sailor defense and placed the ball in the short corner of the goal for a 1 -0 TK lead. In the first 10 minutes of the second half South found the back of the net to tie it 11, then.got the game winner in the final minutes. The Trojans are now 2-1 • competitive auto & homeowner rates in the conference. • great claims service They earned their second league win last Friday at • expert agent advice Wayland. 3-0. mu^tiiaslic TK fired 1155 shots at the O , ca/Z Wildcat net on the night. The first goal came 10 minutes into the game when Jachim gave a nice through Insurance, Inc. ball to Kelsey Aubil who fin612 E Main Street ished with a high corner shot. Caledonia, Ml 49316 ’ WBURANCE TK was doing a great job lour partner tn protevnan 7JC_ I I I I I I DOBBIN'S ^4 ft 'ii < \- <2g9)945-0191 |- Mi Ir • make the move now ~ - a ' - • .3* Mi 1S1 % Mi - _____ ______ El .%L. Stauffer & Wiggers 616-891-9294 C666C257 » & �I •II. The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008/ Page 21 Trojan softball wins first of two against Wayland Thornapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls' softball team scored a huge win when it knocked off Wayland 6-4 in the first game of their O-K Gold Conference double header Thursday. The Wildcats are in a bit of a reloading stage this sea­ son, but they still came into the year ranked third in the state in Division 2. The Wildcats came back to take the night-cap 12-6. Emma Bishop picked up the win for TK, but had a lit­ tle help from big sister w s A; Qi? ss t is 'OKS -iij S'*<» IsSi Meagan who came in relief and recorded the save. Emma pitched five innings of four-hit ball, striking out three and walking two. Emma vacated the pitching mound after hitting the first two batters in the sixth innings, and Meagan came in and despite an infield error which loaded the bases, she retired the next three batters Wayland's eliminating comeback attempt. The Trojans out hit Wayland 9-5 and allowed only two earned runs in the s. ■1 r — ■* :: 11 J. j 4 •> —- 4 k K- ■ t to * £ - * Z* ’ • u * itr * 1 >• 1 - rW o-s dag - •- • -* er 4m* : 4• w g ■W' c ft:? ■ ■ to - 2^** i sntaj n I *; a w vf a.UrA Thornapple Kellogg shortstop Jenna Teunessen (right) crashes into teammate Katie Fletcher as she the first out of the seventh inning Saturday hauls in afternoon against Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) first game of the double­ header. Stephanie Gonzales got the game winning hit in the fourth inning, doubling home Laci Forbes. Meagan Emma and Bishop also had the hot bats for the Trojans, each with a triple and combining for four hits total. Wayland pitcher Heide Warmelink took the loss for the Wildcats. Despite an early 2-0 lead in game two, and outhitting Wayland 10-9, the Trojans couldn't pull off the sweep. Wayland scored in each of its first three innings and despite TK's four-run third inning, coasted to an easy 12-6 win. Three Trojans had multi­ ple hits. Meagan Bishop with a single and double, Erin Ebmeyer with three single and 2 RBI's, and Nicole Tinker with two singles and two RBI's. Bree Langlois picked up the win for Wayland striking out seven and walking two. Meagan Bishop took the loss for TK allowing only four earned runs. The Trojans were glad to be home after playing ten straight games on the road. That road swing ended Monday when the Trojans split two games with the Red Arrows in Lowell. The Trojans won the first game 6-4 in eight innings, but dropped the night-cap 8-2. TK scored two runs in the eighth inning of game one after the first two Trojans were retired. Laci Forbes walked on a 3-2 pitch and later scored on a bases loaded walk. Katie Fletcher singled and scored the insur­ ance run on a wild pitch. Lowell had jumped off to a 3-1 lead in the game, but TK kept battling back until they took the lead in the fourth inning. Lowell tied the game up in the sixth inning scoring the tying run on two TK fielding errors. Meagan Bishop picked up the win in relief pitching 2 2/3 innings, retiring eight of the nine batters she faced. Emma Bishop pitched 6 1/3 innings scattering five hits, striking out four, and walk­ ing three in a strong pitching performance. Jenna Teunessen went 2for-3 with a double for the Trojans. The tables turned in game two as TK carried a 2-1 lead into the fifth inning where Lowell scored four runs and never looked back. Adrienne Palmer pitched well for the Lady Trojans in her first varsity start of the season, but was victimized by two costly errors and some timely hitting by Lowell in the fifth. With the based loaded, Gonzales pitched in relief and walked in the first batter she faced but ended the inning with a double-play line-drive hit back to her and doubling up the runner on third base. The Trojans attempted a come back in the sixth inning with two con­ secutive singles, but a hard shot up the middle by Emma Bishop hit the Lowell pitcher in the leg resulting in a putout that ended the inning. Emma had a good night at the bat going for-for-3 with a double over the center field­ er’s head and two RBI's. Nicole Tinker went 2-for-2, and Meagan Bishop had a double for TK. Saturday, the Trojans went 1-1 at the Barry County hosted Invitational by Hastings, In the consolation game against Delton, the Trojans got three runs in the bottom of the fourth and went on to a 3-1 win. After a lead-off single from Meagan Bishop, Ebmeyer tripled to the left field fence, driving in a nin and setting the table for Emma Bishop. Emma fol- ST (I :s1 V- top Trojan pitcher Emma Bishop hurls the ball from the center of the diamond during Saturday's Barry County Invitational consolation game against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lowed with an RBI. Emma then scored on an RBI grOund out by Palmer. Meagan Bishop pitched a perfect game through four innings, before a lead-off double in the fifth inning by Justie McCowan broke-up the no-hitter. She finished the game allowing two hits an(j one earned run, while striking out five and walking one. Delton pitcher Jessica Wine scattered six Trojan hits, allowing no walks while striking out four Trojans. Hastings won game one 43 over the Trojans. Two walks, a hit batter, and a couple Trojan errors helped Hastings push three runs across in the opening inning. Sara Radant capped the rally with a two-run sin­ gle. TK pulled within one with runs in the second and fifth innings, but Hastings added an insurance run in the sixth, after the inning started with a double by Teri Dull and she eventually came home on a sacrifice by Brenna Leedy. TK scored once in the sev­ enth, and had the tying run at second with two-outs, but couldn't get her home. Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI for the Trojans, and Teunessen was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. TK tennis tops the Plainwell Trojans for its first victory •• II*11I it Fl II Ifl Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls’ tennis team scored its first win of the season in a at non-conference dual Plainwell Monday, 5-3. The Trojans won the top two singles matches, with Syd Kilmartin scoring a 6-1, 7-5 win at first singles and Lindsey Faber scoring a 6-1, 6-4 victory at number two. Quinn Konarska won by default for TK at fourth sin­ gles. On the doubles side, TK got a 6-1, 6-2 win from the number one team of Sarah Roskam and Danielle Johnson. The Trojans were close to getting the sweep on the doubles side. All three Trojan teams that fell, fell in three sets. At second doubles, the team of Hillary Klunder and Jenna Piets was downed 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. At third doubles, Shelby Kenyon and Erin King fell 6-4, 2-6, 7-5. Jess Jacobs and Rachel Jazwinski were topped 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 at fourth doubles. “The doubles teams are showing good improve­ ment,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Their serves and ground strokes are show­ ing greater consistency. We are much better at gaining good court position. •II We still have a long way to go, but these girls are fun to watch as they improve their games.” Even with their improve­ ment, the Trojans still had a tough time in duals with South Christian Wednesday and Jenison Thursday. TK fell 8-0 in both matches. • “We did have some close matches against Jenison,” Seger said. Kilmartin lost 6-1, 7-6 at first singles. At first doubles, Johnson and Roskam lost 61,7-6, (9), and 6-0. Klunder and Piets lost 6-4, 6-4 at number two doubles, and King and Kenyon lost 6-4, 75 at number three. Last Friday, the Trojans also fell 8-0, at Caledonia. The Trojans were sched­ uled to be at Lakewood for an invitational today, then return to action in the league at Hastings Monday and at home against Forest Hills Northern Wednesday. Gehrls no-hits Northview to start league softball season Caledonia's varsity girls' softball said hello to the O-K White Conference Wednesday, scoring a 4-0 tough victory over a Northview team. Alexa Gehrls pitched a nohitter striking out 13 and walking just one batter and hitting another. “Alexa has worked all winter on her pitching and it is paying off for her now,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. I . _ 1a - • * * * "4 ♦ • • Gehrls now has 43 strike­ outs in five games this sea­ son. “Facing a team like Northview we new it would be tough,” Kaechele said. “Alexa just overpowered them.” Northview only hit the ball out of the infield once, to right field where Brenna Donahue scooped up the grounder and threw the run­ ner out at first. Catcher Leanne Tuuk called a great game for Alexa and had played great defense throw­ ing out the only two runners Northview had at second base. Offensively the Scots were led by Ashley Horgan who went 2-for-3. “We worked on our hitting this week and our players hit with confidence more today,” Kaechele said. The Scots put together eight hits to score the four runs. Caledonia had two more big league games slated for Friday, at home against Lowell. The Scots host the Caledonia Invitational today, then returns to league play with a game at Forest Hills Central Monday and one at East Grand • Rapids Wednesday. On Friday, the Scots head to Greenville for a double header. Fitness Get In Shape FOR SUMMER! NO Enrollment Fee This Week Only! Save $50 Must present couponLjExgi res. 5/3/08,, 616-891-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.solidimpactfitness.com 1 ro * �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008 JU. JFw t f . K7 I TK teams both lose a Gold dual in the last race by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings boys’ varsity track and field team saved its best for last Thursday night and it was just enough to get by the Trojans in Hastings. The two teams were tied with 66 points heading into the final relay race, the 1600meter relay, but the Saxons’ star sprinter Ryan Burgdorf raced ahead of TK’s Jorge Lopez on the final lap finish­ ing the race for his team in 3 minutes 36.43 seconds for a 71-66 victory. The Trojan girls won handily to improve to 3-1 in the O-K Gold Conference, 99-38. TK’s boys are now 04 in the conference. The Trojan boys won every race in which the indi­ vidual runners had to cover more than 400 meters, while t. I Lf A -• 1 4 X TK’s Lara Dahlke takes off after getting a hand-off from teammate Hana Hunt in the 800-meter relay at Hastings Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Saxons took the shorter events. TK got a win from the 3200-meter relay team of Joel Smith, Keith Winchester, James Tobin, and Ethan Fuller to start the night. That foursome com­ bined for a time of 8:39.71. Three of those four, Fuller, Winchester, and Smith finished first, second, and third respectively in the 800-meter run. Fuller took first in 2:08.82 leading the only sweep in any event by either team. Winchester won the 1600meter run in 4:49.74 and the 3200-meter run in 10:13.68. The Trojan boys also did well in the field events, win­ ning four of the five. Bobby Wilson took the throws for TK, winning the discus at 125 feet 3 inches and the shot put at 42-6. Nate Manning was the high jump champion at 5-10, and was second to teammate Ian Sisson who flew 18-8.75 in the long jump. TK’s Tim Etter and Nate Jazwinski also finished second and third behind Hastings’ Jeremy Rogers (12-6) in the pole vault. The Saxons’ Spencer Rhodes-Gillons won both hurdle races, taking the 1 IO­ meter event in 16.50 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 42.77. Burgdorf was scratched from the 100, an event in which he won a league title and a state medal in a year ago. He's also the defending league champion and a state medallist in the 200, which he won Thursday in 22.96. Burgdorf also took first in the 400 with a time of 52.73, and helped the Saxons; to a win in the 800-meter relay in 1:35.42. Hastings' Molly Smith * and won the 3200-meter run the 1600-meter run, but Business Services 10% OFF ANY deck package plus free delivery thru April. Open Saturday-Durkee Lumber Alto, MI (616)8686026. BARN ROOFING & SID­ ING: 55' bucket truck, (269)945-9836 / (616)292-6967. 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Rosenberg was also part of a TK sweep in the pole vault, with Brittany London first, Rosenberg second, and Rebecca Denney third. All three cleared 9-0. In the other field event, the long jump, TK’s Lara Dahlke was first with a top leap of 14-7.75. Rosenberg won the 100meter hurdles in 17.42, and Nicole Raymond the 300meter hurdles in 50.81. TK’s girls took the 1600-meter relay with the team of Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Kylie Schultz, and Ordway finishing in 4:23.83; the 800meter relay with the team of Hunt, Dahlke, Betcher, and Rosenberg finishing in 1:53.22, and the 3200-meter relay in 12:07.39 with the team of Katie Lark, Fredenburg, Jordan Bronkema, and Schultz. Both Trojan teams suf­ fered losses Tuesday to South Christian. This time it was the girls' meet that came down to the final relay race, with South Christian scoring the win to take a 72-65 team victory. South Christian’s boys topped the TK boys 9047. Ward led the Trojans with wins in the high jump (5-2), the discus (104-10), and the shot put (31-1.5). TK’s lone individual win on the track came from Ordway, who took the 200 in 27.23. The TK team of Hunt, Dahlke, Betcher, and Rosenberg won the 800meter relay in 1:51.30, and Betcher, Raymond, Dahlke, and Rosenberg took the 400meter relay in 52.53. Like Ward, Wilson swept the throws for the TK boys. He won the discus at 127-0 and the shot put at 41-7.5. On the track, TK’s Ethan Fuller won the 800 in 2:06 and the 1600 in 4:43, CONSTRUCTION: tions, remodeling, roofing, siding, pole barns & decks, Licensed builder 17 years. Tom Beard, cell 269-8385937. ■ • • • • I • • * • • • I Ur.l Co s Thornapple Kellogg’s Jorge Lopez lets his disap­ pointment show as he crosses the finish line in second place at the end of the 1600-meter relay against Hastings Thursday evening. The two teams were tied at 66 heading into the final race of the day. 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E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501 (c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 AFFORDABLE CUSTOM HOMES - From $990 per www.michaelnosmonth. koinc.com (616)897-9261. i ii A BED TEMPUR pedic style Memory Foam mattress set. Value over $1800, must sell $370. 616949-6525, delivery available. FOR SALE: 1972 Olds Cut­ lass 2 door coupe. Hard top, Kentucky car; 1972 350 mo­ tor and transmission in extra A BEDROOM SET- 7pc. parts car, can hear run. Inte­ complete set with sleigh bed! rior redone except driver's Bran new, never used. Value $2,000 sell $520, 616-949- . seat. New carpet, dash, backSolid all 2683. !seat and‘ good‘ glass. _....................... around, just needs to be fin­ ished, $3,500. Call (517)507A BRAND NEW king pil9941 lowtop mattress set $190. 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APARTBEDROOM 3 MENT 30 acre WILDLIFE HUGE CHURCH SPONFOREST, Alto/M-50 near I96. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath SORED garage sale: Wednesday, April 30th-Saturday, 1,150 sq. ft. $685 & ut, cats May 3rd., 9-6 (Saturday 9-3). okay, (616)891-1840 West M-179 between Briggs Rd. and Patterson Rd, Mid­ Lost & Found Furniture, dleville. toys, LOST BLACK FEMALE clothes, collectibles, ect. Chihuahua mix named Lu­ 10000 SUNRISE cy. Lost in the community of SALE: Irving on 4/23/08. Please Ridge off 100th St. east of Hanna Lake. 5 family sale. Call (269)795-2070 if found. Clothes from baby to adult, baby items to John Deere For Sale tractor. This one you don't FRAMES AND CUSTOM want to miss. April 30-May matte cutting. By appoint- 2, 8:30-5:00. No early sales ment only. Call Picture This please. Photography. (269)948-4669 I Estate Sale p Don’t forget to give us a call for all your summer functions. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-8OO-927-9275. 1 DOTH ST. & M-37 WW /I I I r*’ Texas Hold ’Em MIDDLE VILLA INN • F DINNER BAR! V Plus on Mother’s Day all Moms get FREE Dessert and FREE Bowling. recognition of the contributions Seniors make to family and their n community throughout the year, Big Boy invites you to a Breakfast to be held in your honor on May 6th. n °Pe Daily at 7 00 n < IJ I I I I Come Check Out Our kA WS" 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 06663951 A %. - ■ LIC. #17140754 PROCEEDS GO TO THE GENERAL FUND I $13.95 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS M-F 11AM-3PM! Keno • Pool Table • Internet Juke Box Biq Screen TVs • Pull Tabs S5-- ■ v Mi JZ Karaoke Hosted bq Rob Kinqma -SATURDAYS- children under 18. I This newspaper will not knowingly I CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA ■ -WEDNESDAYS - g children 3 and under are FREE! event. Invitation to this FREE Stop in for your «< WE HAVE PLENTY OF PARKING IN OUR BACK LOT DURING CONSTRUCTION. Cost this year is $13.95 for Adults and $6.95 for children 12 and under; 1 •r NO COVER CHARGE. NO MINORS AFTER 6PM If ■I II * 0J . MAY 4TH - AMPRAGE MAY 11 TH - CHARLIE MCSHAKERS Carved Jack Daniels Sirloin, Baked Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork over rice, Fried Shrimp, Almond Crusted Scrod, herbed red skin and mashed potatoes, Laie (269) 792-8181 wwwiibrestaurarrt.com WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE ON OUR DECK. IVe will be serving ... parents or legal custodians, pregnant I women and people securing custody of I k I1 BIKES, BANDS, BEER, BOOZE, BURGERS & MUCH MORE Sunday, May W PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 1 LUNCH PRICES -* ‘ EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING MAY 4TH t/reat Mom this Mother’s Day! *""*r i FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11AM TO MIDNIGHT » ^"Thunder on the Thornapple OH YSOOHlJ; BIKE NIGHT 6PM-10PM plus two house vegetables, fresh baked bread and our gourmet salad table. tyriTUDc . MONDAY - THURSDAY 11AM TO 1OPM FOR SALE: 30FT 1999 Sunnybrook 5th wheel. 1 slide, garden tub, rear kitchen. Like new condition, Reese hitch readv for traveling $14,500. (616)891-1507 Downtown Middkvilte • Open 7 Days a Week (269) 795-3573 Villa Child Care Catering • Personal Chef Banquet Room(Coming Soon) THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, 2 Middleville. bedroom apartments starting at $575. Please call (269)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. { ESTATE/MOVING SALES: J by Bethel Timmer - The CotHouse Antiques. www.TheCracked ii taee ^age (269)795-8717 Pepper.com Recreation For Rent Fann Household 7:00-1 OPM 7:00-9PM FULL BREAKFAST STATION Scrambled Eggs Bacon & Sausage American Fries Buttermilk Biscuits Sausage Gravy Pancakes Danishes and more! FULL SALAD STATION Fruit Salad Pasta Salad Potato Salad Fresh Caesar Vegetables & Dip Relish Trays Warm Asiago Cheese Spread and more! FULL PASTA STATION Penne Pasta House Red Sauce Alfredo Sauce Italian Meatballs Grilled Chicken Lasagna and morel FULL DINNER STATION Mashed Potatoes Butter Dipped Corn Monterey Veggie Blend Baked Whitefish Carved Beef Sliced Glazed Ham Complete Bread and Rolls Station FULL DESSERT TABLE AND MUCH MORE! �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, April 26, 2008 11 Trojan golfers on an upswing in the conference by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys' golf team is climb- ing the charts in the O-K Gold Conference race. Too bad for the Trojans they started off so low. The Trojans finished second at Thursday's league jamboree at the Hastings Country club, after finishing fourth at Tuesday's league jamboree hosted by Byron Center at Railside Golf Club. TK had finished sixth at the first league get-together, and then fifth last week Thursday at Egypt Valley. We're still adjusting to spring golf." said golf. Thornapple Kellogg head coach Bob Kaminski. In previous seasons, boys had the opportunity to play for four months over the course of the spring and summer before starting the high school golf season. That was cut down to a couple weeks mostly indoors when the season moved to the spring this year. The Trojans were much better Thursday, finishing second to the South Christian Sailors after a fifth-score tie­ breaker broke a deadlock at 160. Hamilton was third with a 161, followed by Wayland 162, Forest Hills Northern 164, Hastings 168, and u a Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Gray tries to coax a putt into the hole on the number one green at Railside Golf Club during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Byron Center 170. Trojan senior Scott Pitsch had his best league round by six strokes, leading the way for his team with a 37. Brad Steffen also had his best day in the league this year, fin­ ishing with a 39. The Trojans also got 42's from Mike Gray and Justin Helmholdt. Hamilton's Nate Urban tied Pitsch with a 37 for the best individual score of the day. TK still trails South Christian. Hamilton, Forest Hills Northern, and Wayland in the league point standings. The Gold's seven teams get together again at Railside Golf Club Tuesday, then will play a jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday this coming week. South Christian became the third different team to win a league jamboree as the Sailors combined to fire a 159 Tuesday at Railside. Forest Hills Northern was second with a 165, followed Hamilton by 166. Thornapple Kellogg 169, Wayland 171, Hastings 171, and Byron Center 172. Wayland edged Hastings on the fifth-score tie-breaker for fifth place. Wayland’s Keagan Pawlowski, who was the top individual at each of the first two league jam­ borees, had his score dis­ qualified on the day. The Wildcats got a 38 from Keith AT > d I £ Trojan senior Brad Steffen watches his drive sail from the number two tee box Tuesday afternoon at Railside Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sikkema to lead the way. Forest Hills Northern’s Nick Kamrath had the top individ­ ual total for the round, a 37. Three players shot 39's, including Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Helmholdt who was playing his first varsity match. “(Monday) the JV played South (at the Pines). He shot 38,” Kaminski said of Helmholdt. “He's been play­ ing really well, so we gave him a chance.” Behind Helmholdt for TK, Steffen scored a 42, and Travis Clelland and Gray each added 44’s. i ii Seif 3 IB Caledonia Will Looking for great gas mileage and saving big money too! Look at r 1 * HfiCA’-. V * owa » -—»»! > ..>■■■ — lh« m— „ i . . ~ ■- ■— -- ■—■■■■ I r — —fl *■ .— . ----- ■ w • »’* 1 • <! I I 1 HEVR0LET HHR OR COBALT ■F J*. ■ i if I * I J I rM Get up to ■ 'f - 7 •" S' mil r A $2,000* CASH BACK 21 CITY 30 HWY. 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K y ;••. ?• ■. w ;•>>> • V\ a*. . ;-s, r; \ L * \ * • ' V - 7^>y-; ?? •Z-i' l • •w *■* * K- > - .. -.i .1 r> .• >k •» * t u J! •• ;■ •« . a J/ 4 » «• »•; * ••- -• •- * 7 . 1’ V • » I 9 1 51 •• CA* -Lt Ji ' k *3> * *» 1 "Mi « < • �— fl ■ HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I M Kss Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas I 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 18/May 3, 2008 _________ __________ , Caledonia school board candidates strut their stuff district. They meet each month with district Superintendent Jerry Phillips and two members of the school board. The purpose of the group is to share infor­ mation and to improve com­ munication between parents, administrators and the com­ munity. In introduction her Wagner noted that the group had prepared 10 questions and had delivered them in advance to the candidates. Following the responses to the prepared questions, the candidates answered ques­ tions submitted in written II by Fran Faverman iuod£ ibnco r tnioD • HKOfl dl IB baxi iW2fl£ dJ yd Jesup stqxs unoD q io ft eno I Staff Writer Before a sparse crowd of about 40-50 people, the three »!• candidates for the two seats on the Caledonia Community Schools District Board of Education appeared at the annual forum organ­ the ized by Key group, Communicator answered questions prepared by the group and then took questions from the audience. Kathy Wagner, chairman, explained that the Key Communicators are a group of parent representatives, one from each building in the responses to questions from the audience. The questions provided by the Key Communicators fell into four groups: School board roles and responsibili­ ties; growth and finance; leg­ islative issues; and schools and the community. The questions below are taken verbatim from material supplied by Wagner. 1. Please begin with an opening statement telling us about yourselves and why you are running as a candi­ date for the open school board positions. All three candidates spoke form by members of the audience. She also told the audience that the forum was being taped by Channel 22 and would be aired several times before the May 6 elec­ tion. The order in which the candidates responded to questions was rotated so that each candidate had the opportunity to be the first to respond to a question. The candidates were allowed two minutes each for an opening statement, for responses to the questions, and for a clos­ ing statement. Twenty min­ utes were allotted for to their activities in the com­ munity, the fact that deci­ sions were coming up for the school board, and their desire to be a part of the decision-making process. 2. What do you see as the role of a school board and its members? David Nemmers quoted the Michigan Association of School Boards statement. (The statement was quoted in full in the article on the can­ didates in the April 26 edi­ tion of the Sun and News.) To hire the superintendent and to set policy, but beyond consistency, to develop and execute a strategic plan, to make financially prudent decisions, and most impor­ tant, to stay connected to the community. Greg Zoller said that it was to listen to the commu­ nity, to be good stewards of the money and to represent the community. Bill Donohue said that it was to hire the superintend­ ent and to set policy. He also added that as a representative of democracy, his job was to seek input from the commu­ nity and to explain his posi•It See SCHOOL, page 14 TK OM team will go Caledonia agent named Reserve Deputy of the Year to world competition i to our agency and to the citizens of Allegan County said Sheriff Koops. “We are truly fortunate to have Mr. Lievense as one of our dedicated, professional reserve deputies. Havin served as a reserve officer previously in Holland, Lievense was recruited to join the sheriff s office reserves in 2005. resides in Lievense ........ . ■41 Allegan with his wile. « f T a• Dawn, and they have five children and nine grandchil dren. He is an agent with 4 DeVries Insurance Agency in Caledonia, as well as working | part-timeS in the legal department of a collec­ tion agency in Zeeland. WY ; Allegan County Sheriff I Blaine Koops and Sgt. Bud Randall are pleased | to announce that Reserve Deputy John Lievense has been selected as the 2007 Reserve Deputy of the Year. | I Thi£ award is presented annually to a reserve deputy who has distinguished himself or herself through dedi­ cation to the division’s misDeputy Lievense has > been t ofgj the Sheriffs Office Reserve Division for three years. He was chosen for this award for his reliability, dedication and professionalism. “Our reserve division provides invaluable services A ppeals A aril 7 ni sbzsuT OlOVf MJ DOB fi ni glnOIiVl izoqqO Yfilab Joaipiq tori ioob . -r [HuoD I1 41 Of* -1 _ « ■ .I MM W i The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., Tuesday issued a decision in favor of the Gun Lake Tribe and the Bush administration in a lawsuit filed by Gambling Michigan Opposition (MichGO) to delay the tribe's gaming project. The appellate court’s decision upholds a previous ruling by a U.S. District Court judge and now clears the way for the tribe to oper­ ate a gaming facility to fund essential governmental serv­ ices. “Today we thank the Creator for bringing our tribe a brighter future. This victo­ ry would not have been pos­ sible if not for our ancestors who suffered greatly to pre­ serve our sovereignty," said D. K. Sprague, tribal chair­ man. “We applaud the court for again affirming our rights founded in our treaties, the constitution, acts of Congress, and decisions of the Supreme Court." The Court of Appeals con­ sidered MichGO’s argu- 9* * mm • ' by Patricia Johns < ALU6AN *** < V* >***<*• • Reserve Deputy John Lievense receiving the 2007 Reserve Deputy of the Year award. Staff Writer Emily Adams, Jager Flikkema, Marlee Willshire. Jade Hilton, Janie Noah, Merle Simmons, Amy Cutlip and coaches Melissa Flikkema and Mindy Cutlip are getting used to the reality that they will be competing at the world level in Maryland from May 31 to June 3. This group of fifth graders and their coaches were first in their problem solution at the state Odyssey of the Mind competition April 19 at East Kentwood High School. Coach Cutlip says, “Qualifying to represent Michigan and TK at the world finals is an absolute thrill for our kids. As bonus, it's held at the University of Maryland, just a 20-minute Metro ride to the center of capital, our nation's Washington, D.C.” The team estimates they will need to raise $8,000 to cover expenses. Fund-rais­ ing efforts are being brain­ stormed by the OM team and their families. Many of their efforts will reflect the recy­ cling theme of their solution. Last year, the TK district and surrounding communi­ ties were generous in their donations to send the team See TEAM, page 16 court upholds tribe’s rights ments regarding environ­ mental impacts of the casino “flawed” and further rejected MichGO’s primary claim that the U.S. Congress unconstitutionally delegated its authority to acquire land for Indian tribes to the Secretary of the Interior. Four federal circuit courts have now unanimously rejected this latter claim. The Supreme Court also recently refused to hear this identical claim in another appeal involving the acquisition of land for a tribe in Rhode Island. After losing two other appellate cases challenging tribal casinos, MichGO’s law firm, Warner Norcross and Judd chose not to pursue further court review. The federal government first announced its intention to put the tribe’s land into trust in May 2005 and again 2006 in October and February 2007. The Department Justice, of Department of the Interior, and a U.S. District Court judge cited irreparable eco­ nomic harm suffered by the tribe due to MichGO’s law­ suit. The Gun Lake Tribe will now focus on preparation for construction of the Gun Lake Casino. The tribe will begin construction at the earliest possible date on M-179, just east of US-131. The tribe will announce a date and time for an informa­ tional press conference to provide the public with more details about construction groundbreaking, hiring and vendor selection processes, and more details about the Gun Lake Casino. "The local community is united behind the tribe and the Gun Lake Casino for the jobs, economic growth and local revenue sharing dollars it will provide to our com­ munity. The tribe and thou­ sands of unemployed resi­ dents have suffered far too said long,” Roger VanVolkinburg, Wayland Township supervisor. “This is a very exciting time for the tribe and sur­ rounding communities. We look forward to making the Gun Lake Casino the Midwest’s premier casino," said John Shagonaby, vice chairman and CEO of the tribal development corpora­ tion. The Gun Lake Casino will be operated by the tribe's management partner Station Casinos. The company was named to Fortune maga­ zine’s “Top 100 Companies to Work For" each of the past four years. The Gun Lake Tribe's proposed casino will create 1,800 direct jobs with a total average annual compensa­ tion package of $40,000; 3,100 indirect jobs; and more than $20 million per year in direct purchases of goods and services from West Michigan businesses. For more information visit www.mbpi.org, and www.fogli.org Correction: Caledonia polling place The Sun and News regretsun error regarding the polling place for Precinct Three in Catalonia Township. The new polling •I* place is the Lakeside Community Church, 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. The former polling place was the Kettle take elementary school. Persons needing directions to Lakeside Community Church, 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, may call the church secretary between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon at 616-868-6402. Calls at all other hours should be directed to the town­ ship office at 616-891-0070. I In This Issue... • Med-O-Bloom raised at board of education meeting • Three running for two positions on Thornapple Kellogg school board • GFWC-Gun Lake to host annual fund-raising dinner • Fighting Scot softball keeps piling up victories » �I • • - V i \ss Page 2/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, May 3, 2008 ■ •! • *1 I W.’ 'ii Med-O-Bloom raised at board of education meeting A' till by Fran Faverman II on the presence of teachers Staff Writer and coaches at the April 21 Several people opposed to Caledonia Township the purchase by the Planning Commission meet­ Caledonia school district of ing, commenting that the 60 acres of land on the east teachers and coaches did side of the Med-O-Bloom su. •J,•!•. rt the purchase. A A ft farm property spoke at Resources could be better •!• Tuesday evening1 ’s board of used to teach children than to 1 education meeting. a organize political •It suX A•;• rt," Illustrative of some of the said Hudson. passion surrounding the Rick anoeyinK, Snoeyink, a issue is the statement of an Caledonia Township Board unidentified woman who member and long-time ii resi­ .tit. said, "I will fight you, tooth dent of Caledonia, stressed and nail." that he was acting as a citi­ One prominent speaker was zen and not as a board mem­ •It Bill Hirsch, a dairy farmer in ber. His said his concern is Gaines Township and a candi with traffic. in ­ date in the Aug. 5 Republican "There is no good exit. It primary for the 10th district will go through the village or seat on the Kent County Board go two miles north to 84th of Commissioners. He is also Street. The second high a past member of the Kent school tit should serve the popCounty Farmland ulation from Campau-Kettle Preservation Board. Lake,” he said, referring to "I can’t believe you would property at 92nd Street and use $750,000 to destroy part Morse Lake Road that is of Caledonia’s heritage," already owned by the dis­ Hirsch told the board, adding trict. that the cost was not only Snoeyink said he was also financial but that the district distressed by $750,000, or needed to consider carefully $18,750 an acre, the district what it was doing. He con­ was prepared to pay for the cluded his remarks by property. (He computed the observing that he supported price per acre on 40 of the 60 developin land already acres. Some discussion at the owned by the district. Planning Commission meet­ Gabe Hudson, a candidate ing implied that 20 of the •It for the post of supervisor in acres could be donated for Gaines Township, focused athletic fields.) (J ATTENTION - SENIOR CITIZENS Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apart ents NOW TAKING APPLICATION FOR RENTAL (Rem Based on Income) SMOKE FREE BUILDING Carpeted One Bedroom Apartments with Drapes and Heat Furnished COMMUNITY ROOM WITH KITCHEN LIVE IN MANAGER Write to: CM rY 9 T— Middleville Housing Commission CO 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI 49333 CD O or call... 269-795-7715 Other speakers raised e concerns that rapid growth in Caledonia could lead to the village becoming like Kentw cm1, about the extension of public water and sewer necessary for a school and athletic fields, trans i ­ •!• portation costs, and about the •I* emphasis on sports. •It In a phone conversation two days after the meeting, Jerry Phillips, superintendent of the Caledonia Community Schools District, asked for the opportunity to clarify a remark made by a speaker who said that e-mails ii had been used to request the presence of teachers and coaches to support the dis­ trict at the planning.SJ commis­ sion meeting. "We did not send e-mails to get people to go to the meeting,” said Phillips. “That is not true. I did ask some administrators to attend." He observed that CALPLEX (Caledonia Sk•!• rts complex) supporters did receive e-mails urging them to attend the meeting and support the project. He also noted that CALPLEX is an entity completely separate from the district. During the conversation, he explained that the devel­ oper originally wanted to sell the district acreage on the west side of the property. He said he had declined that offer because the property would be too •!• far from the district’s facilities on the east side of Kraft Avenue; in other words, the campus atmosphere would be lost. According to him, the dis­ trict had explored the possi ­ •!• bility of purchasing 30 acres also near their facilities but the firm price of $1,000,000 for 30 acres was too much. Phillips said he disagreed with Snoeyink’s calculation of the price at $18,750 per acre and maintained the dis­ trict’s price was $12,500 per 'V i1 Caring • A. Dentistry For J •4 Children & Adults J Christopher Bier.DBS <<•. ” 4 r 1i J ■ k reventative Care • Cosmeti Dentistry Whitening Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment •w ■■ New Patients Welcome 891-1240 >•:. >«• .•. • Lake, effective June 30. They ■2J also accepted the resigna ­ tions of four employees. Carol Purkey, assistant superintendent for personnel, noted that 17 teachers had H completed the requirements for achieving tenure under .•u Michigan law and the board approved tenure. She noted the increase in the number of teachers achieving tenure in the system reflected the results of new hiring after a buyout offer four years ago. The remaining issues pre­ sented to the board were pri­ marily financial. Phillips and Finance Director Ron Archer recom­ mended that the board approve a resolution to adopt Kent the Intermediate School District (KISD) con­ solidated Section 403(b) taxsheltered annuity plan. (Section 403(b) plans are the public sector version of 401(k) plans.) Phillips explained that joining the KISD plan would save the district the not-inconsiderable cost of creating and administering its own plan. Gordon Nickels, director of curriculum, presented to the board a recommendation for the purchase of a new reading series for K-5 stu­ dents. The selection is the 2009 Treasures series from McMillan-McGraw Hill. He estimated the cost of the series at $220,000. He said the district would receive an additional $250,000 worth of materials with the purchase. The board approved the recommendation. N ickels also presented a new Earth science text that is being considered for adoption. The text will be available for on­ site review at the administra­ tion offices during the month of May. Gary Delger, director of operations for the district, presented three items for •It. board approval. The first was the extension of a facility-use contract with Wayfarer Church for nine months. The second was the pur­ chase of a 2008 Chevrolet truck from Seif Chevrolet for $31,565. The truck will be used for plowing and will replace a 1994 model, •II which the district will sell. The final item was a con­ tract for roof repairs at Kettle Lake Elementary, Dutton Elementary and Duncan Lake Middle School for a total cost of $377,700. The project will be funded from proceeds of the 2007 bond •It issue. All were approved. Two other recommenda­ tions made by Phillips and approved by the board were to increase the cost of ele­ mentary and secondary school lunches by 15 cents to $2 per day and elementary breakfasts by 25 cents to $1.25 per meal. Because food' prices ' have risen sharply in recent months, the board will re-evaluate the cost of food in January. Mimi Mahaney, food service director, observed that the increases in Caledonia for the comin year still left the cost of meals below the charges levied by other districts. The increases will be effective in the faU. Phillips also recommended an increase in the pay-to-play fee for middle school students •It from $40 to $45 per sport for the coming year. The fee remains capped at $100 per family. member Board Ken Yonker asked if funds were available to pay the fees for families who could not afford the costs. He was assured that there were and to date, there had been no calls upon i•It the funds, Graduation for the class of 2008 at Caledonia High School •!• will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia • —V' I-------- - .. .... Master • 06663823 > fl (J** ... 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He also referred to the price paid by Georgetown Development for the property it purchased from Holy Family Church, for approxi­ mately $30,000 per acre. Following the close of the it public comment period, Rebecca Sowerby, who teaches at the Kraft Meadows Middle School and two of her eighth-grade students, Jake Demac and Preston Perez, demonstrated some of the projects they are working on in the robotics curriculum. She noted that the addition of new and advanced robotics will corre­ spond well with the Science Olympiad. The new pro­ grams were paid for with grants from the Kiwanis Club and the Caledonia Education Foundation. Scott Weis, athletic direc­ tor, introduced Mike Schaibly, a senior, who has achieved statewide distinc­ tion as a wrestler. Schaibly was conference champion for three years and was All­ State as a junior. He received a certificate honoring his achievements. Schaibly will attend Lincolnwood University in Missouri on an athletic scholarship. •It Other board action affect­ ing athletics was passage of a recommendation from Phillips to change the middle ■2J school girls ’ basketball season to the fall and girls’ vol­ leyball to the winter. The reason for the change was to provide a greater diversity of opponents. The board approved the hiring of Kyle Welfare, a Caledonia High School and Alma College graduate, as a band teacher effective June 30. They approved the retire­ ments of Leola Pipe, a Kettle Lake paraprofessional aide, effective April 30, and Mary Cornell, a teacher at Kettle ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Heel & Sole Replacements Repairs to All Leather Goods Light Industrial Sewing Reconditioning Leather Tack Repair & Cleaning Tack Consignment Quality Leather Care Products Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm Tues., Thurs. 7:30am-7:00pm 06671798 I. J �1 ■ I The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008 Page 3 s>. ^3^ ’I iS' Three running for two positions on Thornapple Kellogg school board I by Patricia Johns '$ § ' s ss «,%'.S NS 2 *>v . 'S.'S ft Q 4 L,. S 1 Wfcr- 5^^ “Hit r * Pin J Hl »- 0 iC'BStsji fuife j, nixfeM iffodfe M.'i cosiE i IE pi is l W GntaMfah I! ■ • !f 1 I wip <l’lr 1 taisK tjAtkita®’ 'I fl! 3B! *1" |H -wiki®1 years. Staff Writer Haney says, “I am runnin !4 On Tuesday, May 6, three because the public school candidates will vie for two system in the state and coun­ positions on the Thomapple try is changing. It must, in •Il Kellogg Schools Board of order to prepare our students Education. Challenging for the current and future incumbents Donald Haney challenges they face after Thomapple and Cynthia Ordway will be graduation. Yankee Springs resident Kellogg has made significant advancements and faces Warren Wheeler. All three candidates were many new challenges as we asked to describe their back­ prepare for the future of edu­ ground, reasons for running cation. We have an outstand­ and challenges facinga the ing•j administrative team and staff. I would like to continue school district. Haney is a to help them, in whatever Don Middleville' resident. His way I can, in achieving the oals set out before us.” background educational According to Haney, the an associate’s includes degree from Kalamazoo public school system faces Valley Community College, many challenges now. “We ' a bachelor of business have rising expectations for administration from Western student achievement, rising Michigan University, a mas­ costs coupled with inconsis­ ter’s of business administra­ tent revenue growth dictated tion from Grand Valley State by the state’s current finan­ along with cial troubles,” he says. University, becoming a Certified “SettingI and achieving high Management Accountant expectations within our through the Institute of financial constraints is and u ­ Management Accountants will continue to be our great est struggle.” and a Licensed Nursin On state funding Haney Home Administrator through says, “I have and will contin­ the State of Michigan. Haney is employed as ue to share my thoughts controller for Thomapple regarding school funding Manor in Hastings, where he . with our state representahas worked for two years at tives. I have advocated for the county-owned 138-bed both appropriate fundingLi for facility. our schools combined with skilled-nursing Previously he was chief reform of our uncontrollable financial officer for Pilgrim costs. We must be both Manor, an assisted-living effective and efficient with •II. ­ and skilled-nursing facility our resources. Most impor in Grand Rapids, for five tantly, the State must realize they cannot cut current-year years. III funding in February Haney has been married to school Sharon for 19 years and they or March because school dis­ have three children, ages 17, tricts are not able to change 15 and 10, who attend our costs with two thirds of Thornapple Kellogg the year already behind us.” When asked about his own Schools. Haney is completing his best memory of his educa­ eighth year of service to TK tion he says, “Well it is not schools, having been elected my best memory but, I recall Alt in 2000 and re-elected in sitting with my high school 2004. He served as secretary counselor and being told that for one year, treasurer one college was not an option for year, vice president for two me and I should begin to years and president four consider what other career THANK YOU Girl Scout Troop 2383 big iW If? I 0 for helping me clean my adopted road, 60th St. in Alto 8* Ik You all did an awesome job! GIRL SCOOTS i Know What ih 4 fl MOM Wants.. fiO 'b A gift certificate from Contempo Salon jl 4 io to Xi. Massage • Facials • Pedicures • Manicures •; t ^ONTEMPO Contempo ozalon & <®ay 8 * .3 A Full Service Contemporary Salon 616-891-1093 r fn ■ .J • ?• Rose Jerrils 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre options I may wish to con­ sider. I think this is one rea­ son that I am passionate that every student is encouraged to dream, work hard, and •H realize their own potential. After all, we are limited only by self-imposed limitations. •It We should be realistic but encouraging when helpin students plan their future. “ He adds, “When I was in school, there were plenty of •II. jobs that paid well with or without a college education. Today it has become even •H more imperative that every student not only graduate from high school •H but do so with the skills necessary to compete for the jobs of the future. Almost all well-paying jobs will require training or education beyond high school. How many of us can work on our own cars any­ more? Whether college­ bound, technical or vocation­ al, we must ensure all stu­ dents are prepared to suc­ ceed.” (Sidebotham) Cindy Ordway says “I am a proud graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. From there, I attended Western Michigan University where I studied accounting and busi­ V ness management. I have been in banking and lending for most of my career. In January of 2007, I began working for Thornapple Center Financial in Middleville.” She and her husband, Dave, also a TK graduate,reside in Thomapple Township and have three children. David, 18, is a » freshman at Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania. Emma, 17, is a junior at TKHS. Aaron, 13, is in the seventh grade at TK Middle School. Ordway has served one term of four years on the •II Thomapple Kellogg School Board and says, “I have found it to be very interest­ ing and rewarding. Kids are our future and I love having the opportunity to help each one succeed. I am running again because of the passion I have for kids and the belief I have that the TK district is going in the right direction.” She says she sees school funding and social issues as among the most serious chal­ lenges facing TK schools today. In addition, she said she believes that the academic standards set by the State are becoming more and more rigorous. “As we continue to strive for academic excellence, funding is becoming more and more challenging. We must always be looking toward the future to try to determine where the funds will be most beneficial to the classroom •II and the kids while adhering to the requirements of the State of Michigan." she adds. “I also believe that the social issues of today, such as the economy, the Warren Wheeler Internet (while it is a valu­ •Il able tool if used properly), "violence, and bullying may become issues to our district in the future. Fortunately, we have not been affected great­ ly by these issues. But as our district continues to grow and change, we must be pre­ pared for these issues if and when they arise." Ordway adds, “I would like to tell the legislature and the governor that each and every student in the state of Michigan deserves an equal opportunity to receive a quality education, no matter which district they attend. It is almost impossible to main­ tain the state’s standards of education required with the existing funding■S4 structure. We all need adequate, con­ sistent, equitable funding in order to achieve academic excellence.” In talking about her fond­ est memories of the district she says, “My family moved to Middleville when I was in Granted, the fifth grade, leaving my friends in fifth grade was not what I wanted to do at the time, but I quickly realized that it was the best move of my life, Thomapple Kellogg provided a safe, fun, ‘home away from home.’ I admired all of my teachers. They provided the education I needed and always made me feel like they cared about my education and my future. Everyone got along with everyone and everyone looked out for everyone else.” She concludes, “For the most part, I believe TK is the same today as it was then, and that is why my husband and I have chosen to raise our three children here as well. Thomapple Kellogg Schools are a community within a community and everyone Don Haney Cindy Ordway Wheeler says, “I am run­ ning because I want to be part of my son’s education. I also want to set a good example for Joseph." The challenges he sees facing the school district are monetary. He would like to see the district focus on stu­ dents now in the district. “I would encourage peo­ ple to move into the district and pay local taxes and enjoy this great district." says Wheeler. “I am happy with the district. We are very for­ tunate to have our children in these schools.” He believes the district does need to look closely at the infrastructure. “I would like to see more students ride the bus,” he takes part within." Warren Wheeler ran for the school board three years ago. In the intervening years, he volunteered in Mississippi following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and last year was recuperating from injuries suffered in an accident. graduated from He Plymouth High School in Plymouth and has an associate’s degree. He is self-employed with his business, Recreational Construction. He has been with his company for 19 years. He is mostly occupied as a . playground safety inspector for schools. Wheeler lives in Yankee Springs with Theresa, his wife of 10 years, and their son Joseph, 13, whom they adopt­ ed when he was 6. See BOARD, page 7 ft J 06671846 Y II Y Th*<AlM4> SCHOOL ^4 Eyelash 6 Brow Tinting. 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MI 49333 i—_ :—-_ _ z_ -—_ . - Ef VLf SHOW DATES: Friday & Saturday, ~ May 2 & 3 at 7pm at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml * Sunday, May 4 at 3pm (across from the fire station • Air Conditioned) presents it’s • 10th Show The Children’s Musical r4 ™day J Saturday May 9 & 10 at 7pm Sunday, May 11 at 3pm Based on Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who TICKETS: Adults $8, Seniors/students $7, children 12 and under $5 Tickets available at the door or for reservations call 269-367-4455 or email therevue1@yahoo.com Great Entertainment Seating is first come, first sene Doors open 45 minutes before the show �LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY v v a / www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning "Confirmation" 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE ■ < ■ ’ ■■■ Morning Worship Service. . 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service ’A FRIENDLY H NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 698-3170 9:30 a.m. * I I*' ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship ..."...................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ..................................................10:35 a.m. Dutton ‘United (Reformed Church Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the comer of M-37 and McCann Service Times: ........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... •It ......... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..........6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Weds. 6:30 p.m. Youth................. ..... Call for info. Pioneer Club...... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study........ Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Sunday School.................................................................. 10:50a.m. Evening Praise..................................................................... 6:00p.m. \Nord 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Morning: 9:30 am Rev. David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm www.duttonurc.org ’ I Ail walks, One faith Rev. Richard J. Miller 698-6850 Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles \s ' Truth BRIGHTSIDE Church WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor It Sunday Servic 1 www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891 -0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School ... ..........................................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..................... 11:00 l.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................................... 6:45p.m. Wednesday LifeSavers Word of Life Clubs............................................................... 6:45p.m. (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 M-37 at 100th St Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Sunday Worship ................................... 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. II (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 1221 Cl West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Phone 891-9259 Sunday Worship:. Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OMUKOM Join us and Sunday School Nursery available during services I I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 •It (616) 891-1821 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke ’J SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Ju * I. J flj? ■ *w • •1L I 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church r I-** I* « a |4 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... J J 9:45am Bible Studies day ofyour week AUTHENTIC CHURCH FOR THE MODERN WORLD < 11:00am - Contemporary the best •' jnewlife > Sundays at 8:30am - Traditional , Sunday Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am Make 4:00 pm 9:30 am IH1 Tw MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH J Jftletfjobtet ChurcJ 5590 WhitneyviHe Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. >r t I I** • I’ 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m I Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service •I .H af • I Im' Pastor Scott E. Manning & *•*•*•— Rev. Allen Strouse Website: WJ www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard 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. 9: II a.m. or 10:45 a.m. II Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org “Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace I I WAYFARER COMMUNITY a *I — I n®JCT v CHURCH ■> r Finding the Way Together! • If 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! 4 4 T •<» H’ li •4 Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www,wayfarercc,org .» I J a CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Nursery available the entire morning, including a fit storytime. preschool May 4: 10 a.m. Worship - Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor si Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) cc x; fi 1. » VK'l’f aft i h j. i a I 1 : Vk-mw M kI Connerton lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am F Children's Church 10:45-li:30 am f Nunery Peace Church www.chenyvalleychurch.org Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends SUNDAY CELEBRATION 6201 WhitneyviHe Avenue, Alto Worship Times: CHRISTIAN REFORMED 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) -V. . BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual *** Contemporary ** Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.org ^JJt church The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Sunday School »» .................................................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................................................ 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service .................................................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).................. 5:45 p.m. Contemporary Worship ..................................... 9:30 I a.m. a Sunday School for All Ages......................................10:45a.m. (616) 891-8119 Evening Worship.............................................................. 6:00p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Wed. Midweek Prayer .......................................................6:45 p.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.peacechurch.ee Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor www.lakesidecommunity.org <4 Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Leighton Church Redeemer Covenant Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 930 a.m. Sunday School o. for All Ages..................... 11:00 II a.m. Mi Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Wed. Awana & Youth Group..................................................... 6:30p.m. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org i 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 WhitneyviHe Fellowship Church L!* III 4935 WhitneyviHe Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48 St 1^. * h Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org s Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. M A “Lighthouse” on the comer... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. % 0a4nti fFZvfau, Morning Worship.......................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 AM. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion HI P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netminlstries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 — Attended Nursery Sunday School.......................................................... 11:00 a.m. lx - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson I 06651606 k i 9 ** I Yankee Springs Bible Church Loving God, Loving People Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor _ Website: whitneyvillebible.com "The Family of God for All People" Living Hope Assembly of God Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm fl « •IO 8655 WhitneyviHe Avenue • 891-8661 << k Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Bible A Place For YOU! ihrouta. i ven/one uiekome. 9185ChenvVafev.B ‘Caledonia49316 - 616-891-7910 WHITHEYVILLE �1 I 1 l The Sun and News. Middleville. May 3, 2008/ Page 5 »l '' From Our Readers V Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Local government wasting tax payer money over signs irch To the editor: What difference does one V mile make? A great deal when you own a business in Thomapple Township. What luxury the business owners within the Village of Middleville limits have in being•u able to advertise their businesses, with signs and banners of many different sizes and designs. The board members of Thomapple Township have set such limited standards i that is impossible for any »!• business to effectively adver­ tise. Our business has been working with the township for more than five years to allow us to have a sign that would be within the stan­ dards, and also help our busi­ ness advertise. We did get permission % •x -'H 4 as Ej^ 7^ To the editor: E ®U I Won I "I ■ . lu.. ..... toi I e l v | Ite I 1 mw IODM Cmrnini ( hi: Altai rtw ■ *•%. 4 M’i ParfaW [wtiwtap'’” ■ w® ^1 jiur I UT10N 0 iff 2 rF . I J J ■tue Li As a resident of Caledonia School District, I would encourage you to cast your vote for Bill Donohue for Caledonia School Board on Monday, May 5. I have known Bill for over 12 years, and he is a man of his word, dedicated and willing to put forth all necessary effort to get the job done. He has been actively involved with the school system and kids by ■li mentoring, participating with sport activities, helping out in classrooms and working on the last few bond issues. Keep the good ideas rolling To the editor: After reading the recent Sun and News and after talk­ ing with my elder friends and neighbors, I wish to say that we are very pleased with the idea of the paper gator. It was one great thing to come up with. We on fixed incomes are willing to help in any way that is not expensive that we could handle. I have lots of newspapers and boxes and magazines that we can afford to haul to the paper gator about every two •It weeks and at the same time can be helping out our grand­ children and great grandchil­ dren and some other children. Thanks for listening and reading and keep up the good work with these kinds of ideas. Donald F. Workman, Middleville He gives the kids su with love and kindness, and treats them with respect, along with providing his knowledge of life. He is committed to making Caledonia a place to come and have your kids get a fine education, and a place to be around people that care and are dedicated to making things a better place to be. He has shown his leader­ ship with the schools, church annual scholarship fund-rais­ er dinner and auction 15, at Thursday, May Historic Bowens Mills. College and fine arts scholarships are awarded to students at Delton-Kellogg, Martin, Thomapple-Kellogg and Wayland Union High schools. The recipients will be the special guests alon •!4 i with their parents. * 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. i “Everyone in the commu­ Caledonia, MI 49316 nity is welcome and encour19 4 0 aikct kT/^l ; aged to attend in support of 891-5750 i In the Caledonia D&W' Village Center the 2009 scholarship fund. I I E W E 1 E R S As other funding sources for education become less avail ­ T, W TH, F — 11:00-6:00 • SAT 10:00-4:00* SUN 12:00-4:00. able, local scholarship gifts I are an important part of cm. (••re/1 financial assistance,” said * Judy Smith, who along with These elegant wrought iron baskets and Sherry Hummel, is cohold flower pots nicely. They make chairing the event. a decorative addition to your A catered buffet dinner will porch or deck. Come see our be offered, followed by the spectacular selection of wrought auction of specialty items. iron home and garden items. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with student entertain­ ment and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. ACQMTS including dessert. Tickets are $25 and avail ­ 11312 W M-179 HWY, Middleville (Comer of Cheif Noonday and Briggs, next to Shell Gas Station at Gun Lake) able for the event by contact- I 1 31 IZ' J * J K** I I 7nrlnatureqardenart.com » 269-795-2225 wj, J M M X. ’ey Mai! to the troops Nic Comeau and Emily Khodll are just two of the students at Page Elementary School in Middleville who wrote letters to the troops. They are holding one of the new prepaid priority mail boxesa available at the Middleville Post Office which can be sent to APO and FPO addresses at a reduced rate. UAW 1002 at Bradford White is coordinating a collection of items to be sent to the troops before Memorial Day. Saint Paut kt and community, and is a •4 sound decision-maker with ■tJ high ideals. He has strong principles with dedication to do the job besides being u Lt 21 trustworthy and honest. Please vote on Monday because we need to show our support for our community h al and schools. II Ellen Jo Wilder. Alto 1 >1 ing Janet Englerth at 269838-6075 or Cheryl Mills at 269-795-2768. Bowens Mills is located at 55 Briggs Road in Yankee Springs. u fflefwte and CLfte* School Cave GFWC-Gun Lake to host II annual fund-raising dinner Q The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)Gun will host the 2008 i E 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ turing, and challenging ■SJ learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. I /wZoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program ~ 3 Hour Class 1 r Please call Julie Rop Preschool Director 616-891-8688 I “ Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 .Deaenl Sim Would like to Outnoduce j A y#u to Out Keiu SUlk * m ;< at Chard111 ■ sign by the side of the road to let the cars passing by at 55 mph know we are here and we would love their busi­ ness? Thornapple Township n seems to think so. We know we are not the only business that has fought I the siwUl ordinance and lost That is why we are writin this letter. We have been told the sign ordinance will be on the agenda of the next Thomapple Township meet­ ingV on May 12. We hope that any business in the Township would join us at this time to help get the changes we need. Also, if you are a taxpayer, and find it ridiculous that your tax dollars are being spent in this manner, we invite you to attend. We understand that rules and reg­ ulations need to be set and followed and do not expect any special treatment, but when small business owners lay awake at night, there are enough things to worry about without one of them havin .8/ to be our own local governmentRob and Sue Dykstra Owners, Creekside Growers Donohue is a man of his word I •T lut from our neighbor to put a sign in his cow pasture, where we would have to unlock the electric fence, run from the cows and maneuver L through “nature’s best fertil­ izer.” We were grateful to have this sign, since we feel our customers benefitted from the information. The sign was, however, not in accordance to the town­ ship’s guidelines, because of its size. When we requested a variance, we were denied. The township then proceeded to set a court date and wanted to take us to court over the matter. We were forced to remove the sign. This spring we have put up a new sign (with changeable banners) that we were told we could use. We also moved the “changeable let- ter” sign onto our property which we were also told we could do. We just received a letter from the township, stat­ ing that if these were not removed within a week, we will be taken to court. Is this how you - the taxpayers want your money spent? We are a business that tries II to give back to the community. We are both fourth gener­ ation Middleville residents. We are a small business just II like a many other small busi­ nesses in the community, try­ ing to survive in difficult times. As a small business, we hope the community understands the impact we have - and they have. Whose name is on the back of your sons’ and daughters’ softball or T-ball and T-shirt? Not Home Depot, Lowe’s or Walmart. Who supports the ■SJ party, after-graduation school fundraisers, church events, etc? Your hometown small business. And unlike the large “box stores,” the money for this support is .11 coming straight out of the owner’s pockets, not some corporate account. Why do we do it? Because we love our community. Is it too much for us to ask for a Cyitha To help us welcome them, we would like to offer you: isa *5.00 OFF any Haircut *10.00 OFF Any Foil *10.00 OFF a Full Set of Nails *5.00 OFF a Nail Fill *5.00 OFF any Mani/Pedi Combo .__________ (Thru 5/17/08)_____________ J aiet Call for more information or to schedule an appointment D orftf or get Man on M<bha/sDay - G: i 01 06671634 J ’• Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon H 269-795-4254 B a 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B, Middleville, Ml 49333 www.desertsunsalon.com 5 �* Page BTThe Sun and News. Mkldievilte, May 3, 2008 I i I Thomas A. Strumberger Sr, William Alvin Harrison CALEDONIA William Alvin “ ill” Hamson. age 68, of Caledonia passed away suddenly and unex­ pectedly at his residence in North Carolina on Thursday, April 24, 2008. ► » A native of Barry County, he was the son of the late Walter and Virginia Mae Hoover Ham son and was also preceded in death by one brother, W. James Harrison. He received his B.S. in Education, Agricultural Masters in Education, and PhD in Administration from Michigan State University. He was a lifelong educator in vocational education. He was a charter member and a former Elder of Peace Reformed Church. Bill lived by the FFA motto, “Learning to do. doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.” He always said, “I grew up on a farm at the end of a dirt road, spending my life trying to get away from that dirt road, and later retired onto a farm at the end of a dirt road.” He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Burgess Harrison; two sons, Brad (Trish) Harrison of Mattawan, Bryan (Rosalynn Bliss) Harrisonof Caledonia; one daughter, Jill Harrison of Caledonia; four randchildren, Kaitlin, Brett, Kara, and Jacob Harrison; five sisters, Clara Jane of (Tommy) Tucker Irene Huntsville, AL. of (Richard) Ward Shelbyville, Christine (Rex) Schad of Middleville, Brower Pauline Brower of and Oconomowoc. WI. Josephine (Ken)KIumpp of Otsego; two brothers. Robert (Ellen) Harrison of Livermore, CA and Patrick Harrison (Judy) of Middleville; three sisters-inlaw, Janet (William) Henry of Hastings, Joyce (Jack) Brown of Canton, NC, and Enid Harrison of Middleville. Funeral services were held Thursday at Peace Reformed Church, with Rev. G. David X Korsen officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia High School FFA Program or Caledonia Library - Next Chapter. Condolences may II be sent online at www.mkd•Jll funeralhomc.c r MIDDLEVILLE - Thomas A. (Chopper) Strumberger Sr., age 65, of Middleville, passed away April 25. Mill 8. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Lee Strumberger; one daughter. Lisa Carlson and one son. Thomas A. (Corrine) Strumberger Jr., both of Middleville; three grand­ daughters, Chelsey, Alecia and Kayla; two sisters, Vicky (Mike) Kelley, Rita (Brent) Hale, both of Middleville; many nieces, nephews, nieces. cousins and a host of friends. Tom attended ThomappleKellogg Schools graduating in 1961. He was married to Linda Lee Caruso on December 30, 1961. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Karl Middleville. Rev. Bashlor officiating. Tom was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Steelcase and retired after 33 years of service. An avid hunter (all game) he was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, loved metal handcrafted detecting, knives and custom car paint­ ing. Tom was a member of the American Mountain Man Association, North American Hunting‘.4 Club and NRA In lieu of flowers, memori­ als may be made to a charity J I 'Ci * - r. I 'X of your choice. Arrangements made by » Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. & fl & it «s«'- Sarah Jane Kilmer HASTINGS - Sarah Jane Kilmer, age 44, of Hastings, passed away suddenly at her residence on Saturday April I* itr- 26, 2008. She was bom November 29, 1963 in National City, California, the daughter of William and LaDonna (Thompson) Kilmer. Sarah graduated from Creston High School in from Grand Rapids, and Michigan Stale University. Sarah enjoyed crocheting, knitting!4 and reading. She •J attended Brightside Church in Caledonia. Surviving is her son, LaFrance Brandon LaFrance of Hastings, and her father William (Karen) Kilmer of Caledonia. , She was preceded in death by her mother LaDonna and a sister Susan Kilmer Moored. Memorial services will be held Saturday May 10, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Brightside Church 8175 Broadmoor SE. Caledonia, Mi. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in V Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). told .r.t st ; Mo vie re ward for Page readers Main Attraction The (616) 891-HAIR0247) www themainattractionhairsalon.com ■‘ J Located in 14 Glen Valley Retail Center *11 £ K’ day nt * we have What Mom Wants S.> at Creekside Growers! • • J • • c J I ] r ; More than 100 Page Elementary students qualified for a mystery trip to see a movie at Celebration cinema south. Last year only 17 students qualified for the mystery trip by reading more than 1049 pages during reading month. Celebration Cinema treated the young readers to popcorn and a soft drink as well. I F V i New student artwork on display at HOB <1 ■ •I « Chris VandenBosch is a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High School. His artwork, on display at the Middleville branch of Hastings City Bank, is a photograph enti­ tled “Clams Casino.” It is a photo taken with a self timer. His image is in the photo­ graph 12 times. He plans to attend Kendall College of Art and Design in the fall. ft I’I (I n <i ■ 11 « «l II M Chris VandenBosch is pictured with Nancy Goodin, marketing and trainin director for Hastings City Bank, who is presenting him with a gift certificate for a $100 savings bond. I J Barb Maring, art teacher at Beautiful Hanging Baskets & Planters F Thomapple Kellogg•J High Flowering Trees & Shrubs ft School, says Chris is a Every « r f remarkably creative person. Great Gifts from the "Potting Tuesday is 1 k He constantly surprises me Shed' Senior Citizens Day J f with his innovative ideas and A Can't decide? Give a gift approaches to his artwork. VandenBosch was given a card in any amount. mall purchases, Jjdr certificate for a $100 savings •It bond. LARGEST Selection of Perennials in the area! The photograph will be available for viewing at the 10197 Gorbow Rd., Middleville bank, located at 435 269-795-7674 I Arlington St. The branch rec­ a •u ognizes one student artist per Hours Mon.-Sat. 9-8; Sun. (through May) 11-4 a trimester the from Thomapple Kellogg School District. S. % <5 0- (Ml... fl Our feartfett gratitude goes out rs to the Caledonia and Middleville communities for all your prayers and support you fave given us during the many weeks our loved one, Janna ‘Kelly was missing. Jour help in so many ways, and your out­ 10% OFF pouring of love fas completely overwhelmed us and given us strengtf in dealing with this senseless tragedy. iVf now asffor your continued prayers as tfe investigation^ moves forward and we try to forgive those who fave devastat­ 0 ed our lives. '77tz family of Janna Keil Kelly <0 06671580 % fi �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3. 2008/ Page 7 IJ b1* Financial Focus 1 Middleville Rocket and 7th/8th grade football holding sign-ups Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Investments (and expertise) can make great Mother's Day gifts • iJh I * % MS’ Vi irt S' A Mother's Day arrives this Sunday. You could, of course, give Mom some flowers, and she'd probably appreciate them. But if your mother is a certain age, you t might also want to make another type of gift - a gift that can help her enjoy the retirement lifestyle she's envisioned. If you don't think your mother needs this type of gift, consider this: With advances in health care, today's retirees can easily live two or even three decades retirement. in Furthermore, women still outlive men, on average, by several years. In other words, your mother will like­ ly have to pay for decades of retirement - and during some of those years, she may be solely responsible for mak­ ing financial decisions. That's why you may want to provide as much invest­ ment-related help to your mother as you can. And there's no time like Mother's Day to get started. So, what sort of gifts should you think about? •J i iV 1a' 1 - A W* a k M ” I I -I I * I . - • I jl ^^3 1 I 1 MIDDLEVILLE HIGH FT'x^xiwdloramySletyfptssi. Those who are unable to Sign-ups u for the 2008 foot­ game jersey. make either of the sign-ups For players 10 and 11 ball season will be held Saturday, May 10, from 10 years old as of Sept. 1, or may pickup forms at the a.m. ii to 1 p.m. and who are going into the fifth school office or on the web Wednesday, May 14, from 6 or sixth grade next fall, the site. Please mail completed to 8 p.m. in the Thomapple cost is $50 and includes a forms to Darryl Newton. P.O. Kellogg Middle School game jersey, but does not Box 531, Hastings, MI gains or losses if she decides include equipment. A new 49058, by June 15. foyer. to sell the stock. (Youll also Volunteers are needed to II and used equipment sale will A parent or guardian must need to determine if you be present to sign Ml registration be held before practice starts. help with a variety of tasks have to pay gift taxes. You and liability forms. Rocket Parents with questions may including assistant coaches, can give up to $12,000 per players (those who are 10 to contact Darryl Newton at team moms, game-day vol­ year, free of gift taxes, to as 11 years old) also must bring (269) 838-2694 or can visit unteers, concessions, etc. many people as you want.) the team's Website at Those interested in helping in a birth certificate. ♦ Pay off a debt. If you can For players going into the www.middlevilleyQUthfQ.QL- any way should contact a afford it, tell your mother seventh and eighth grade ball.com Coaches and board board member or a coachI at you’d like to pay off her next fall, the cost remains at members will also be present the sign-up. credit card balance, a $70 and includes all equip- at the sign-ups to answer II month's car payment or ment and a I individualized questions. another type of loan. But don't stop there - encourage her to invest the money that she'll be saving due to your says, because it would elimi- hard to get blood out of a ingId from my son’s example generosity. Even if it's just a nate so many parents drop- turnip but the state needs to that there were many more relatively small amount, ping students off at the be responsible to the local things I could have done as a every little bit helps. And schools, would be safer and districts.” student." who knows? Your gift could would allow students to He concludes, “one reason Looking back on his own encourage your mother to develop skills they need to school days, Wheeler says, I am running*4 for a position I take further steps to reduce get along in life. “I enjoyed high school. We on the school board is to debt and invest more. On state funding, he says, lived way out in the country build on what I learned as a ♦ Make an appointment We need consistent fund- and I really appreciated the student and what I am learn­ with a financial advisor. If [f state sets fundin % social aspect of high school." •It ing as a parent and a member your mother doesn't already amounts, they need to fulfill He adds, “While that was of the TK community." work with a professional those promises. I know it is important to me, I am learnfinancial advisor, make an appointment for her to see one, preferably one that -- Jl comes with good referrals. A -c.l I I reputable financial advisor I I; * won't charge anything for an initial consultation, and, over time, he or she can help your mother create investment strategies that are appropri­ Beaidy ~ Skin Core ~ IVeigld IKfiKagemad ~ Sdiblei ate for her goals, needs, risk tolerance and time horizon. By following one or more Tkmpy Etc. of these gift suggestions, you'll brighten the holiday for your own mother. And your gift will still have an | „ 4171 Barnum Meadows Dr., Middleville, MI 49333 impact long after Mother's (just off of State St. out of Middleville) Day is over. I Details or Directions 616-745-5506 or 269-838-1803 This entire site Copyright &3. 2008 Edward Jones Here are a few possibilities. * Help fund Mom's IRA. If your mother is still working, she can contribute to an IRA - and she should. A tradition­ al IRA offers the potential for tax-deferred earnings, while a Roth ERA has the potential to grow tax free, provided your mother does­ n't take any withdrawals until she is at least 59-1/2 and she's had her account for at least five years. In 2008, your mother can put in up to $6,000 to an IRA if she's 50 or older, or $5,000 if she's under 50. While you can't actually make a deposit into your mother's IRA, you can give her some money for that »LV purpose. ♦ Give stocks. Consider L giving shares of a company that produces products or services used by your moth­ er. If you're going to give away some of your own shares, you'll need to know u what you originally paid for the stock, how long you've held it and its fair market value at the date of the gift. Your mother will need this information to determine . I MV *1 1963 PFPSfCOLA r 0 • • - * BOARD, continued from page 3 - IVoMteu'a •u Saturday, May 10th /W w 9:00am - 7:00pm i •.*5 rt m tt II wm I /-• iiui u •inw i p.-wi »» 1961 100TBALL KH1DUL! I* ULUMH ■w.n kumu i-m i imi nnu i II It 'I .. nil w n MM MW» .. iM. U J rfft • 40.* » MB* “Hey! Mom & Dad, I want to go out for a . sport this year!” ) • • *——> a-t- «— “Did I get ( a physical this year? 17 want to go to camp this summer. ” “Hey! Coach says I need a physical soon/9 5’ I w I • L r I i I I I I Do you know the score? .0 These posters from the 1961 and 63 football seasons came from an antique shop on Sanibel Island in Florida. Now on the wall at the C&R barbershop on Main Street in Middleville, owner Todd sloan would like to fill in the scores. Anyone who can help is invited to stop by. —M 5 David Nemmers J - •« Pediatrics 1 / Call for an appointment now to schedule a Helping Make Caledonia GREAT! Spring or Summer Physical Exam for: 2008-2009 School Year Sports and 2008 Summer Camp Season Vote Tuesday, May 6, 2008 A J * . >42 <-*■ Paid for by committee to elect David Nemmers Amy Beck, MD • Carrie Wilgus, MD • Dawn Rosser, MD 8560 Hillary Ct. SE. 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He is committed to providing the best dental health care he can for resi­ dents in his new office in Middleville’s Town Center plaza and to growing the best sweet com ever and selling it ■j the through __ _r __ Iside stand on M-37 he shares with his brothers. “Im very happy to be practicing in my home town as it has been my dream since I first decided to become a dentist.” said McKeown. “ Now I have the opportunity to repay all those ini the commu­ nity who have influenced my turday Hours’ • i Services' _____ Jons’ ^^wwwcafectoniavisionoentef.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. a member of the Top Ten. He attended Michigan State University where he was a biochemistry major. While there, he did research on osteoblasts, the cells that make bone. He was in the Lyman Briggs residential college (science-focused college within MSU) and was a stu­ dent government representa­ tive for the College of A Natural Science for two years. He was an Emerging Leaders Program peer facilitator and '< a Lyman Briggs Public Relations Assistant for two years. IS He explains, I did not receive a bachelor’s degree from MSU because I was accepted to dental school one year early (4 percent of early life and helped me accom­ u plish all that I have by provid­ ii quality dental ing them with care and honesty .” That love of planting com comes into the equation, as well, he said, thanking “the countless number of people whom I’ve never met but have helped me by buying sweet com from my brothers and me.” McKeown assures every­ one that the brothers will continue to raise sweet com. There might be a little dental inspiration there as well, since he's has heard that eat­ ing sweet com causes some people to use dental floss. The son of Scott and Deb McKeown, he graduated from Thomapple Kellog ’4 High School in 1999 and was LG SCOOp •1.3 MP camera with video • Sliding QWERTY keyboard • 3 hot colors • MP3 player • Bluetooth Wireless Technology A e A Regular s 99 ” S ***» Unlimited Internet Access ano io m-Clnrn ri ’0 in-store rebate on your laptop or desktop for = lltel $25 wireless authorized agent k Current Alltel Customers: Use your phone and get w Circle, exclusively With My Circle. F^ r Expires 5/29/08 llltel wireless □cirble from Alltel, you a that's call lor free.. 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The school’s location in a major city allows students to be challenged with complex cases and fosters good clini­ cal skills, he said. “During my senior year, I also practiced two to three days per week within Detroit Receiving Hospital where I gained experience treating medically complex patients and saw first-hand how these conditions affected their overall health,” he said. Soon after opening his Middleville office this spring,4 McKeown was invit­ ed to join the Middleville Rotary Club and is lookin •J •J forward to getting involved in community events. He also said he is looking for­ ward to the temporary loca­ tion of the Farmers Market on Fridays to the Town Center parking lot. His practice and new office in Middleville offer some great perks for patients. The digital radiolo­ •J gy system uses less radiation. Instant images means More of what you want from your wireless company ▼w * Cate jtkW tie* Mj L oi MS u.- * Additional charges apply. 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Office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the office at 269795-4400 for an appointment or for more information. ► i 'kJ 10%inOFF the store ANYTHING THROUGH 5/10/08 % S —A Tue.-Fri 11-6 • Sat. 10-3___________ 126 E. Main St., Middleville -f I (Next to Thornapple Township Hall) J. �I I The Sun and News. Middleville, May 3, 2008/ Page 9 Sen. Jansen’s Habitat for Humanity license plate approved The Michigan Senate approved legislation Wednesday establishing a •i Li license plate rec­ fundraising Habitat ’u ognizing Habitat for Humanity, said sponsor Sen. •If Mark Jansen, R-Gaines Township. “This is an issue that is near and dear to my heart,” said Jansen, who was Habitat for Humanity of Michigan’s director of special initiatives would be distributed. According to Habitat for Humanity’s past fundraising i experiences, every dollar the •!< organization receives from the license plate is expected to generate an additional $9 in private donations. Habitat for Humanity is a international nonprofit, organization that seeks to eliminate homelessness and to provide affordable hous- prior to serving in the Senate. “Thanks to the relentless efforts of dedicat­ ed Habitat volunteers more than 3,500 partner families now live in decent and affordable housing.” Senate Bill 72 would allow the Secretary of State to create the special fundrais­ ing plate and establish the Habitat for Humanity Fund to which the contributions .14 sis % Si r *1 I *1:®! Caledonia Women's Club preparing for Girl's Tea JU Pi! t uipiufa. t be x Issiaai’J r'iiji hbcbk!. Sica tutton. u»- ii i at rid'ndt ■j k ijjy.nin apt W« slBit tffl’isbtii'i >’tl BSii® al Some proposed text!•!•!• ks will be brought before the Thomapple •i». Kellogg Board of Education for adoption at the May 12 school board meet­ ing. The meeting.•a will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Middle School, •It room •!• 1616. Once adopted, the textbooks will be implemented into the cur­ riculum for the 2008-09 •!• year. school The textbooks, currently on display in the Thomapple •!• Kellogg School and Community Library, include: • World historical geogra­ phy: World Historical Geography/Patterns of McDougal Interaction, III Littell, 2007. Elementary II •F textbooks • Fourth grade social studies: Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country, Yll- IE®®1 * Irtli II 88 8;8 8 <8 ( . ftkill gst al *!* *'■’ • Advanced-placement microeconomics: Principles, Economics: Problems and Policies, McGraw-Hill, Irwin, 2008. • Advanced-placement biology: Biology Advanced Placement, eighth edition, Benjamin Cummings, 2008. • Advanced digital media production: On Camera: How to Report, Anchor, and Interview, Focal Press, 2008; The Writers Guide to Writing Your Screen Play, Kalmbach Publishing, 2002. 'vV'Mi/, ( 88 88 88 8 88 8I Prodding Personal. 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Now open in Caledonia XT I) continue its good deeds, my bill will also help increase public awareness,” Jansen said. “Every family deserves a decent house to call home.” New textbooks on display at TK On May 21 the members of the Caledonia Women’s Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Girls Tea they put on for the girls graduating from Caledonia High School. Here Lodema Schroder and Shirley Tolen address invitations to the girls. Mrs. Word 2007 Diane Tucker will be the speaker at the luncheon. 8 FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST 8 IN EDUCATION & TRAINING e r£ 8t months! Horn ... Ckbs sian> June 2?rd A; •‘pace h limited 2 April Cornwell s Collection ofserving trays and napkins with vibrant colors and patterns. i* I Jody Coyote Jewelry I Mom Only , *2500"X Choose lull-time day or part-time evenings. Financial Aid available. 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There are 78 local Habitat for Humanity ii affiliates across the state with more k Hand Painted Art Glass by Joan Baker Designs Preti T- Pastel lirts by Escargot Sportswear �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008 Middleville Green Days begins 06668673 250 Maple Street Caledonia Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 v TOWNSHIP z Z MT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 19, 2008 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 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Kenneth Simons for a special land use permit to allow an accessory building of 48 feet by 54 feet on property commonly known as 10090 Patterson Avenue and is legally described as follows: PART NW 1/4 COM 267.80 FT SELY ALONG A LINE WHICH EXT SELY FROM A PT 245 FT E ALONG N SEC LINE FROM NW COR OF SEC TO A PT 887.41 FT S ALONG E LINE OF W 1/2 NW 1/4 FROM N SEC LINE TH SELY ALONG SD EXT LINE 938.61 FT TO A PT 59.95 FT NWLY ALONG SD EXT LINE FROM E LINE OF W1/2 NW 1/4 TH NWLY 1131.34 FT TO A PT 650.0 FT S ALONG W SEC LINE FROM NW COR OF SEC TH N ALONG W SEC LINE 462.0 FT TO A PT 188.0 FT S ALONG W SEC LINE FROM NW COR OF SEC TH E 438.55 FT TO BEG ♦ SEC 31 T5N R10W 9.24 A All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer At 8 a.m. yesterday, Green Days organizer Sue Merrill was already handin •3 out information about events scheduled for this weekend. She was kept a little busy watching the skies, hoping that wet weather held off. Members of the Green Days Committee will be ask­ ing participants what they would like to see next year. The committee would like to know if there is interest in a community garden, a kayak club, a water clean-up event or other outdoor activities. Merrill encourages those coming to the community picnic Sunday to bring thenown silverware. The com­ mittee will have washable cups available. She also advises everyone to bring a blanket to sit on as well. The Middleville Green Days committee has sched­ uled many ways to celebrate the environment. The com­ mittee has planned nature walks, kayak tours, roadside cleanup and more. The events conclude Sunday with a community picnic with music. In case of rain, some events will be held inside the Masonic Hall on Main Street /I and the Middleville United •n Methodist Church. I Saturday, May 3 Village of Middleville Trash Haul-Away Day; morning hours: roadside cleanup takes place (dump­ ster located downtown Middleville near GreenSpot Central). • 9 a.m. Bird song tour on Thomapple Paul Henry Trail. Start at trail sign in Middleville. • Noon Nature walk; meet at gazebo. • Noon to 4 p.m. Local h it A See GREEN, page 15 Dated: May 2, 2008 I PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06671576 250 Maple Street Caledonia Caledonia, MI 49316 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on May 19,2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Cherry Valley Resources for a renewal of its planned mineral removal (PMR) permit, under the terms of the PMR District as stated in the Township» Zoning Ordinance, so as to permit the continuation of planned mineral removal and other uses and activities authorized under the current PMR permit, upon the following described lands, which are commonly described as 6490 68th Street and which are legally described as follows: Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 k TOWNSHIP z CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Franklin Partners, LLC for an amendment in Section 13.2 of the Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide an additional permitted use in the 1-1 Light Industrial District. The proposed amending ordinance would add subsection (g) to Section 13.2, so as to author­ ize in the I-I District a permitted use for data and information centers, for the purpose of receiving, managing, analyzing and/or processing data or information, whether in electronic or other form and whether received via telecommunication or other means, together with accessory offices. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the amending ordinance. Written comments concerning the amending ordinance may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 29, 200 PLANNING COMMISSION OP THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06671698 1 A 1 1ART HOP ART IT HOP J > L £- FRIDAY 5 MAY i M M 2008 Downtown Hastings, Ml ANNE’S HEALTH FOODS 103 W. State St. BEYOND THE COVER 104 E. State St. FARM RUREAU INSURANCE 333 W. State St. HASTINGS CITY BANK 227 E. Court St. HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP 133 E. State St. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 E. State St. 118 N. Michigan Ave. THE SHANTY 102 E. State St. HASTINGS ANTIQUES LADY PEDDLER 142 E. State St. 139 W. State St. aI ho • The West 60 acres of the NE 1/4, Section 9, except the East 330 feet of the North 660 feet thereof, and also except the West 305 feet of the North 572 feet thereof, and also except that part thereof described as commencing at the NW corner of said NE 1/4, thence East 562.5 feet along the North line of said NE 1/4 to the POINT OF BEGIN­ NING, thence East 100 feet, thence S00°47’E 900 feet parallel with the West line of said NE 1/4, thence West 100 feet, thence N00°47’W 900 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. That part of NE 1/4, Section 9, commencing 1207.36 feet S89°58’05”E along the North section line from the North 1/4 corner, thence S89°58’05”E along the North section line 176.85 feet to the West line of the East 435.6 feet of the West 110 acres of the NE 1/4, thence S00°45’09”E along said West line 1000 feet to the South line of the North 1000 feet of the NE 1/4, thence S89°58’05”E along said South line 435.6 feet to the East line of the West 110 acres of the NE 1/4, thence S00°45’09”E along said East line 650.1 feet, thence S23°45’22’W 608.34 feet, thence S00°07’04”W 233.66 feet, thence N89°52’56’W 50 feet, thence S00°07’04’W 193.45 feet to the East and West quarter line, thence N89°52’56’W along the East and West quarter line 518.12 feet to the East line of the West 60 acres of the NE 1/4, thence N00°45’09”W along said East line to 2075.38 feet to the South line of the North 558 feet of the NE 1/4, - thence S89°58’05”E along said South line 214.5 feet to the East line of the West 214.5 feet of the East 50 acres of the West 110 acres of the NE 1/4, thence N00°45’09’W along said East line 558 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. That part of the NW 1/4, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S89°49’02”E 1131.17 feet along the North line of said NW 1/4; thence S00°54’07”E 285 feet parallel with the East line of the W 1/2 of said NW 1/4 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S89°49’02”E 190 feet; thence S00°54’07”E 174 feet along said East line; thence N89°49’02”W 190 feet; thence B N00°54’07’W 174 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. That part of the NW 1/4, Section 9, described as beginning at the W 1/4 corner of Section 9; thence N01°03’04”W 130 feet along the West line of said NW 1/4; thence N89°55’47”E 396.25 feet parallel with the South line of said NW 1/4; thence N56°04’E 314.02 feet; thence N01°03’04’W 25 feet; thence N89°55’47”E 655.11 feet; thence S00°54’07”E 330 feet along the East line of the W 1/2 of said NW 1/4; thence S89°55’47’W 1314.19 feet along the South line of said NW 1/4 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. The N 1/2 of the SW 1/4, Section 9, except the North 492 feet of the West 719.11 feet; also except the South 498 feet of the North 990 feet of the West 907.5 feet; and also except the South 359 feet of the North 734 feet of the East 282.5 feet of the West 1182.5 feet of said N 1/2 of the SW 1/4; and also except the North 250 feet of the West 719.11 feet of the SW 1/4; and also except the West 448 feet of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 • except the North 1056 feet. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the requested renewal of the PMR permit. Written comments concerning the application for the permit renewal may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. tat*4’ (Ml**1 | / Miiiilu forces t tawcwt l PA Ccrre nisi to I Mlm ft to ns SWhitol I y': anw? ’'•T’inta ? =» ( I hw * :£ s1 On- .. < ft * Thomapple .Arts Council _______________________ 06671578 1 is L SN ... on I The South 54 acres of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4, Section 9. Dated: May 1, 2008 I*?' Hastings the Thornapfite w All located in T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. STATE GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE 103 E. State St. The W 1/2 of the NW 1/4, Section 9, except the West 660 feet thereof, also except the South 330 feet thereof, and also except the North 459 feet of the East 190 feet there­ of. That part *of the SE 1/4, Section 9 which lies North of the North line of the South 723 feet of the N 1/2 of said SE 1/4 and Northwesterly of Thornapple River Drive. LAURA’S HEART STUDIO GILMORE JEWELERS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA — �- The Sun and News. Middleville, May 3, 2008 Page 11 % I SN. 58 s' Caledonia El. jogging for punches Fourth and fifth grade stu­ at dents Caledonia Elementary are running each LA Tuesday and Thursday •J 1)11 1:35 to through April from 1:50 p.m. on the school’s playground. Students earn punches for II quarter-mile run. every Sa & § t’' Students who log five miles will qualify for free admis­ sion to the Junior River Bank II Fun Run (1 mile) or 5K Run. Both runs are held in Wyoming. II Students receive small incentives such as clips for shoe laces along the way. Currently 108 students are .u Teachers head­ participating. 11 ing the run at Caledonia Elementary II Carole are MacRae. Lyndsey Nelson, II and Nadji Buikema. Deb Near is one parent volunteer, others may II volunteers later. Students completing ten II II iles or more are Emilee Kuiphoff, Shelby VanLaar. Connor Zondervan. Hanna Moulenbelt, Logan Fleisher, Phoebe II Medima Lancer. Kevin Pontius, Andrew and See JOGGING, page 16 YOUR TIMING WON’T BE OFF WHEN YOU INVEST REGULARLY. ■ / I % I I I k 4 Oependoftfe, damaqe-fne p Lockouts •Tire Service t • Accident Recovery <=> X • Long-Haul & Off-Road I ■ ! V Jeff Dobbin or Chris VanZalen DOBBIIVS 945-0191 i««R2E»LN Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASF. Master Technician tnrr 20 years experience K YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP •Stai i’ WllUto!, ill ........ III. nfciiiUWHilg ’i.1 u.iii V 1’ ’ I *'^1*^*5 ’’2^ fit er ' Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - APRIL 10, 2008 Called to Order - Regular meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Supervisor McCrumb. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present. Roll Call - Members present: McCrumb, Lippert, Jerkatis, M. Cook, Finkbeiner, Constable Misak. Staff Present: R. Lippert, S. Marcukaitis, M. VanderMeyden Deputy Clerk. 10 Public. Agenda Approved as present­ ed. Announcements: McCrumb set date for the Barry County Road Commission gravel road tour on April 23, 2008 1 p.m. Leave from Township Hall. Public Comment: Mike Wierenga from TTES presented March activities. 86 calls. Have converted from Ice rescue to brush truck services for the u 1 ming season. Scott Andrews from Trivalent gave a power point presentation proposal to upgrade the Township computer systems from the currently fragmented approach of the computers to a central server. Township Clerk to receive 2 more proposals. County Englerth Mark Commissioner updated the loard on the County activities. Announced he is running for County Drain Commissioner. Sandy Marcukaitis introduced the new sign with the Park Rules. Also requested M-DOT sign to be put in the right of way on M-179 (directional sign to the Park). MDOT will also be responsible for the maintenance of the sign. Motion made by Lippert to approve M-DOT sign not to exceed $2,000. Supported by Finkbeiner. All Yes. Motion car­ ried. Minutes of Township Board •II Meeting of March 13, 2008 approved as presented. Minutes of Special Joint Meeting of all Boards April 3, 2008 approved as presented. •II Zoning Administrator’s Report: R. Lippert - 4 site plan reviews for the month of March ZBA met on April 8. 2008: denied variance request from Tim Scobey. 2 complaints. Boardwalk update (Park Drive) Drainage work will be completed by the end of the month. Accessory IBuilding signed Affidavit concerning prohibited living space will now be called Signed Acknowledgement and will be attached to all Accessory Building site plan applications. Amendment to Article III, Resort and Recreation District Ordinance adopted. Motion by Cook, surr rted by Finkbeiner to accept as presented. All Yes. Motion carried. Motion by J. Lippert to adopt Ordinance No. 04-01-08, sup­ ported by McCrumb. Approved by all. Supervisor Report: McCrumb presented Water System Report month of March. Received letter from Streeter’s Resort. Presented bids for paint­ ing Township Hall and Offices. Motion by Finkbeiner, supported byJerkatis to accept bid from American Painting and Remodeling (Kevin Jorgenson at $3,783.) Approved by all. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report - Jerkatis presented March financial report. Approved as presented. Clerk’s Report: Presented accounts payable in the amount of $55,624.70. Motion made and supported to accept as present­ ed. Approved by all. Motion car­ ried. Presented payroll in the amount of $11,376.09. Motion rted to accept made and su as presented. Approved by all. Motion carried. Set budget work session May 1, 2008 7 p.m. at Township Hall. Announced School Elections to be held May 6, 2008. DeltonKellogg, Wayland Union, — -J • Thornapple-Kell ww Public Comment: Craig Stolsenberg announced his can­ didacy for Barry County Commissioner. Mark Whitney announced his candidacy for Barry County Clerk. Frank Fiala cited procedure for removal of dead deer on county roads. Call the Sheriff’s Department. Old business: Cook cited need to develop severe weather policy for Township meetings. McCrumb cited need to enlarge Township Office space. Requests input to incorporate in upcoming budget workshops. Jerkatis suggested need for Township Weather warning sirens. Meeting Adjournment adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Marge VanderMeyden, Deputy Clerk Complete text available at Township Office during regular 06671802 Office Hours. • • Caledoia Elementary Running Club members are ready for the River Bank junior run on May 7. They have been running on the playgroud two times a week to prepare. Check Us Out! • Quality Roots . 1 X> •R 3 O M 3 GREAT SELECTION V w 4 x: . s/ r o Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. 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There is a sign at the temporary location in Town Center on M-37 listing almost every­ thing from asparagus to plants for sale. The Farmers market is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays until the end of October. Sue Merrill started the Green Days celebration on Friday, May 2 at the Farmers Market Uou donations to our Carnival Raffle: Z5 < f Great Clips of Caledonia Gun Lake Yankee Barber Shop Guilfoyle Family Gym Co. Harder & Warner Heidi Christine's John Bali Zoo Jones Family Kimball's r Lara Lauer It _Main Attraction A I Arrowhead Golf Course Avery Family Bella Mia Big Boy of Caledonia Craig's Cruisers Caledonia Car Wash Caledonia Floral Campau Comer Carmelo's Celebration Cinema Chuck E. Cheese at Centerpoint Mall Community West Credit Union Costco Deer Run Golf Course Denise Houser Dr. Hannapal DDS Dutton Elementary PTO Dutton General Store DVK Construction Endurance Fitness Center * Essential Bean Folkema Family Maly's Maynard Water II McConnell Family Midnite Sun & Cruise Meij er Monterey Grille Movie Gallery of Caledonia Newhof Family ii Palmer Family Pinder Family Pizza Hut Quizo's H Royce Family Russ' Restaurant Sally Foster Salon 500 Sam's Club Scholastic Books Shank Family Smoke House of Caledonia Solid Impact Fitness Gym Southside Performance Truck Diesel (SSPT) Spectrum Lanes Standard Federal Skating Sunsations Super Subs Target Ucello's Van Laan Construction Village Bike Shop West Michigan White Caps Yoga Plus _ The annual handbell choir concert at the Middleville United Methodist Church will be Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. This year, the concert will include guest musicians flutist Ann Hamming and violinist Tyier Swanson. 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Do you have any particular background/expertise that you feel would be an asset to the board and the district if you were to be elected? Zoller said that his biggest U‘-i qualification is his involve­ ment in the community. He has been a resident of south­ ern Kent County for many years and is a volunteer in the schools, athletics, and his church. He served on the Growth Committee and was most impressed by the expe­ rience of attending board meetings. Donohue said that he did­ n’t believe in consensus for consensus’ sake. He said that 30 years as an air traffic con- < trailer taught him decision­ making. Nemmers expressed the view that his expertise lay in three areas: His involvement as a parent, as an educator ■U who has taught Caledonia graduates at Davenport, and •It II as a businessman who has hired the next generation. The school district is a $36 million business. 4. During challenging financial times, what do you think our school •It ’s priorities should be with respect to establishing and maintaining a balanced budget? Donohue said that a bal­ anced budget is the highest priority. While agreeing that a balanced budget was criti­ cal, Nemmers felt that the district could borrow money to take advantage of invest­ ment opportunities, such as technology, when an accept- Professional Electrolysi of Hastings A permanent solution to unwanted hair! ‘ Qelebral •.< of service i> 15 years 4 -> •-Z-: irry County Kristi Hanshaw, R.E. B ' —_A Ghfoz Hight Out - Open Htmse Thursday, May 8th Stop in and get your questions answered and enjoy some refreshments. | $15for 15 min. appt. • $25 for 30 min. appt. Located in the Woodridge Building 136 E. State Street, Downtown Hastings Call today for your FREE Consultation! 269-948-2448Please leave a message. able pay-back period •II existed. •!• The board has to take both long and short-term ii views. Zoller agreed with the need for a balanced budget, but pointed out that the dis­ trict, as he put it, is "at the II ercy of the state." He noted that the district has a current fund balance of 12 percent and needs to keep it. (Note: Fund balance is education language for what many oth­ ers call a reserve or a savings ■2j account; a fund balance is where a district finds money when caught between a financial rock and a hard place. The Michigan Association of School B Boards has historically recommended that districts strive for a 15 percent fund balance.) 5. The Caledonia School District is a growing district. What do you think are the challenges and opportunities growth presents to our dis­ trict? Nemmers addressed the question, saying that growth was good and was a reflec­ tion of leadership; he noted that property values in Caledonia were up 28 perI cent. At the same time, it presents challenges in meet­ ing the needs of all students, the need to educate the whole child, infrastructure needs and the demands of government. Donohue said that while growth presents challenges, it also means new families in . the district. Zoller said that the district r? O x • r- X K A Over 34 years ofexperience w AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING 11 6* * L >JUT & wrrira •arT/i WCr •I & ‘ I V |A ■ « g g j_> Ii i Ua * 9 3 S iy E f tooGyl ‘4‘ M Mon.-Fri. 8om-6pm ondI Sal. 8:30ani-2pm I I III < Servicing all makes and models r’ I • • • • teer activities, the establish­ it ed of partnerships and internships with businesses, community service, and ii mentoring programs so as to welcome the community. Donohue recommended more volunteering■1 and volunteerin booster activities. He favors more discussion at board meetings, saying■!< that there is no meat and potatoes at board meetings. He noted that the discussion takes place at workshop meetings & and that it is hard to get to the workshop meetings. Nemmers observed that the community is special in its supportiveness of the school district, especially when the whole town is out for football games. He would like to engage the Caledonia Merchants Association in internships and mentoring activities as well as encour­ aging more people to run for elective office. He would raise the accountability of the board. 10. In closing, would you please address the following questions regarding our schools: What is going well, what needs to be improved, and what needs to be changed? Donohue said that the dis­ trict was doing an excellent job, and the board was doing a good job running the dis­ trict. He noted work on the trimester schedule is under­ way. Nemmers noted that the II community support is great; he liked the block schedule best. He would like more electives and reduced class sizes. The district is commit­ ted to educating1 everyone, including under-performing II students. The general educa­ tion and trades teachers need I their ownI classrooms. Growth will continue. 7. In your opinion, what should be the top priorities of the Caledonia School district in the immediate future as well as in the next 5-10 years? Zoller said the top priority was the new reading series, technology upgrades, upgrading teachers and II improving the curriculum. He feels the district will need a new growth committee in the next five to 10 years. Donohue observed that growth would be a priority in the near and long-term. See SCHOOL, next page Programs and technology need to be evaluated to be -----n sure of getting■u the best. He noted remarked, "Sometimes B«rt>«r Salon the education community is 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. sZ*y aledonia too quick to get rid of the Condo for Rent - Call for info proven for the new." Adding Specializing in Men's & Boys’ Haircuts Open Mon.-Sat. 9am - 9pm • Closed >ea Sunday aunaay that the NCLB is not wellliked, he urged people to let their elected representatives | FREE Haircut • after 12 paid visits know it is not working and is 1 a waste. tor 1st visit I w/coupon 8. What i I do :: HAIR CUT Water Softners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Potassium Chloride 4 L* |.x M ft® tr ■fr ' I j 6561 JftaonvWio Farms 00QTMa .TfljjlK 00 $9 9°° F ^2°° oiFff ” I r/ ■!4 S SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 11 it • II I graduation requirements will have on our students both during their high school ii years and in terms of how prepared they will be for col­ lege or other vocations after ■Uraduation? Donohue said that the new I graduation requirements II were a mistake, the result of a bad law. In his view, trade II jobs (auto mechanics, car­ pentry, masonry, etc.) do not need college track prepara­ tion. He also objected to II state government pushing programs down people’s throats. Concerning the cost of college education, he sug­ gested the way to get more college graduates is to increase the funds available to colleges. said Nemmers that research indicates the num­ ber one issue is getting stu­ dents engaged. The new requirements treat all the same and do not treat each child as unique. The man­ dates mean some curriculum activities will have to go. It is an example of best intentions without having been thought through. Students should be given the opportunity to go to college or to go to a voca­ tional school. Zoller disagreed partially with Donohue and Nemmers saying that the new require­ ments are necessary. While the requirements are strin­ gent, math and English skills are needed. On the down side, he noted that the new requirements are what the district has even if it is not the best for the child. 9. Our school district uses term the "community" prominently in our name Caledonia Community Schools. What ideas do you have for engaging the com­ I munity more fully in our • schools? Zoller recommended the availability of more volun- M37 ■ •••Ji > s- • ■21 was doing the right things, citing the new additions to elementary schools plus the construction of a new one to permit reduced class sizes. Growth also allows, in his II view, the maintenance of programs. 6. What is your opinion of "No Child Left Behind" leg­ islation and standardized testing such as the MEAP? What should the relationship be between these standard­ ized tests and the curriculum offered in our classrooms? Zoller said the tests were required to be followed by the government. The curriculum needs to reflect that and to prepare children. Donohue said that the NCLB is a bad law and does not help. Because it is not standardized nationally, in his view, it is not a valid measure. The MEAP test was designed to meet mini­ mum standards and has come to be a rating system. Nemmers said of the NCLB that the baseline metrics were okay but he is not okay with it as a standard. He said, "I am not a fan of gov­ ernment mandates." He went on to say that a standardized test measures a student on a specific day. The district has to comply, but must also supply a high quality educa­ tion to students" $ Host kjoo ▼CO o Try out our convenient drive thru to get oil your water supplies from •• I i 1 » j i wV ' • -■JWWiA- K SB* Duro-CubeSah 40lbs. bag I Purified Drinking Water 5 Gallons .*».. s . • ,■ 1 is 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia ’I 49316 I ( "I IS J I Ih �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008/ Page 15 &V SCHOOL, continued from previous page 1 5 ‘ * Zoller said that the teacher contract had been ratified, the MEAP scores were out­ standing, and that building security had been improved. The remainder of the forum was devoted to six questions from the audience. The first question was about intelligent design does it have a place in the curriculum? Donohue, after stating that he believed in both God and evolution, said that both intelligent design and evolu­ tion could be taught as part of a science curriculum, but with guidelines. Nemmers agreed and said that both have a place in the curricu­ lum. Zoller, while saying BIB that he believes in both as doctrines, felt that families should decide religion at home. ■ The second questioner wanted to know about the largest items in the budget? the business community and program, a cost-benefit Nemmers noted that 81 percent of the budget is individuals to help with the analysis. He said he leans devoted to personnel costs, fees for co-curricular activi­ toward educating the stu­ leaving 19 percent to cover ties. He also noted that there dent, that educating the stu­ all other costs, including the is help from foundations for dent is primary. Zoller said he would ask some costs. Zoller said that maintenance of fields and Bit the administration about the the fees were there when he athletic facilities. Zoller ranked transportation as sec­ went to school. Some of long-term effects. Is the pro­ ond, energy costs as third, . them, such as costs for field gram proven? While he does and maintenance of build­ trips, are being taken care of not want to lower the fund balance, he would have to by parent-teacher-organiza ­ ings last. He also observed that the district was looking tions and there are anony­ consider it, if the administra­ tion recommended it. at alternative energy sources. mous funds for some needs. The fifth question asked The fourth question raised Donohue cited the increasing about changes for high the issue of choosing cost of food, maintenance, between programs and main­ achievers. transportation, and energy. advocated . Nemmers taining the district's fund The third question dealt expanding the educational with fees, such as fees for balance. Donohue said it was a footprint. At the end of the & dances and caps and gowns. Donohue cited $50 for the matter of evaluating how day, the successful school cap and gown fee. He said long the fund balance would engages the student. He that he knows everything is be dower. He said that he favors leveraging a relation­ more costly and things are would not say "never" to ship with Davenport and tight for people. Nemmers borrowing from the fund bal­ other colleges. Donohue supports communicating the ance, but that it would wants expanded offerings, but would not limit them to fees, saying that he does not require careful discussion. Nemmers said that educa­ high achievers. He cited the like surprises. Scholarships tion is wealth. The question offering of classes in •IB are available for the sports fees. He suggested engaging is how much cost versus the Chinese in the Rockford disH trict as an example. Zoller noted that there were oppor­ tunities, such as the new advanced placement science course and the opportunity to take French at ThomappleKellogg. There are lots of chances for high-achieving students to gain an added year of college. The last question dealt with property issues, specifi­ cally the proposal to buy a portion of the Good Farm. All three candidates feel that the purchase would make good sense for the dis­ trict since the property is close to existing facilities and has easy access to water and sewer utilities. Zoller particularly liked the loca­ tion for athletics and trans•IB portation. However, Donohue, while he regards the Good Farm property as a feasible alter­ native to the 92nd Street and Morse Lake property, feels that he does not have enough information. Nemmers, who cited the campus feeling and lower operating costs as advantages, is not enthusias­ tic about the high-density housing proposed in the developer’s plan. Nevertheless, he does regard the purchase, from the per­ spective of the school board, as the best solution for the district. Voters are reminded that the polls will be open on »!• Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who live in Precinct Three should remember that their polling place has been moved from the Kettle Lake Elementary School to the Lakeside Community Church. GREEN, continued from page 10 S5 is: 1 . 1 •i * B expo at GreenSpot, located between Champs and village hall. Vendors and activities Future Local include: Middleville chapter; Barry County Conservation District; Thomapple River Watershed Council; Pharmacy Care expired meds info booth; Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance; Craft activities, seedling give-away; Middleville Pro Hardware bike repair; Thomapple River Adventure Club, kids kites; TKHS Action Environmental Council lightbulb sales and ‘.’/tan IBM b. 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The Caledonia Village Plannin Commission approved a motion at its April 24 meet­ ing recommending to the vil­ lage council approval of a special-use land permit (SUP) that would allow Sylvia Murphy to open a tea­ room in her home at 111 Mill Street. Murphy sought approval for the tearoom as a home occupation, a special use allowed in the zoning ordi­ nance. The home had previ­ ously been the site of a furni­ ture refinishing business. At the public hearing, she described her proposed ven­ ture as a "hobby business in her residence...It is some­ thing that has been in process for several years. ..It will not be a chain," she said. Tea would be the main beverage served, along with light refreshments. “Finger food,” provided by a licensed caterer, would be available, she said. Her dining and living rooms would be used for seating patrons. She would use local musi­ cians for entertainment, prin­ cipally string quartets and vocal soloists. Guests would be required to make reservations in I advance; the number II of guests would be limited to 30. The hours of operation would be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The state health code lim II ­ its her operation to 12 days a year, prohibits the presence of alcoholic beverages, and requires the use of a licensed caterer to provide food; the health department does not allow home kitchens to prepare f< •!•!•1 for sale on home premises, Mark Sisson, village plan­ ner, reviewed the state and village regulations govern 1 ­ II ing home businesses. No amplified music is allowed, he said. The business is allowed two signs, one fac­ ing Mill Street and the sec­ ond facing Main Street. The 2-by-3-foot sign has to be on a free-standing post by her •It mailbox and cannot infringe on the sidewalk right of way. The smaller sign can be on a playhouse facing Main Street. Sisson said the biggest concern is parking. Murphy’s side of Mill Street does not allow parking and the rules limit a home occu­ pation to four vehicles on her property. He concluded that her proposal met the stan- dards. I Linda Vandervelde, owner of the Family Tavern, which is located across Main Street from the Murphy residence, said that since the business I would be operating only on Saturdays and Sundays, she had no problems with it. "It would be wonderful to have .11 her there. We encourage new businesses," she said. Bill Robertson began the discussion by commissioners asking, "Has the fire depart­ ment checked out the size of doors and exits? Would 30 people be able to get out?" Murphy responded that the doors had been widened permit to wheelchairs. Sisson added that the build­ ing inspector would have to look at the building for exit signs. Commissioner Brian Hicks observed that when he looked at the floor plan, it looked as if the tables were so tight one would not be able to pull out a chair but that the photos she supplied . looked •it different. Murphy admitted wryly that her drawing was not to scale. She elaborated, say­ ing, "There are seven tables in the living room and one in the dining room. There is seating for about 30." Chns Clark, chairman of the commission, observed that he would not call the Sandy Ayers, village man­ comer “residential.” Murphy ager, suggested, "Consider u agreed, saying that it was not limiting her on the days II pretty much commercial. of the week or the hours." Hicks commented, "A "I put it in the proposal, playhouse is a pretty unusual then I found out about the »!• ■a structure for a sign." (Caledonia) Women’s Club Murphy pointed out that . and the Red Hat Society. I the playhouse faces Main thought it was a bad idea II Street as does most of the (specifying Saturdays and house. "A sign is needed Sundays) because they meet there because Main Street is during the week," explained where the traffic is," she Murphy. commented. Sisson said they need a Hicks continued, asking sign permit before they can •It II about competition and when hang a sign. she planned on opening. Reagan commented that Murphy replied that she had the site is nice. "Is this done an Internet search and restricted to the house? What found one in Wyoming and about •It the yard?" she asked. planned to be open within a Sisson said the restrictions month. "All I need is signage are designed to maintain the and the safety inspection," appearance of the house as a she said. (She was reminded home. that she also needed approval Murphy asked, "What if it from the village council.) is a nice day and they want to Commissioner Danise be on the porch?" Reagan inquired, "Are you Sisson noted that the pro­ planning on expanding?" •It posal limited what she could Sisson addressed the do. Robertson commented expansion question saying, that instrumental music out­ .•It "As soon as she moves out, it side might be a problem. i nt becomes a commercial oper- Hicks asked Murphy if she ation. Then she would need had anticipated outdoor use, rezoning. The state regs say and she said that she had 12 times a year. The village considered it. He then noted is willing to go along with that everything she had sub­ that." mitted had the activity taking Hicks focused the discus- place indoors. sion on what exactly needed Sisson pointed out, "There to be in the motion to be sent are limits on what a home to the council. occupation permits. Rental of the home for a we 1 ’ing reception may go beyond the I limits—a gray area when looked at as a place for receptions.” Discussion moved to the number of occupants and how they would be counted. The musicians, according to Sisson, counted as patrons and only one outside assis­ tant is permitted. Clark asked, "If we bumped it to 35, would that suffice? Strike Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 hours, require a sign on a free­ standing post not in front of the house, and require sign permits." The commission approved a motion by Hicks to recom­ mend approval by the coun­ cil of the SUP with the draft proposal ahd changes. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to work on zoning ordinances. The next meeting of the II commission is tentatively scheduled for May 22 at 7 p.m., a date that conflicts with the Caledonia High School graduation ceremonies. Persons interested in the meetings of the commission should check with the village office. ' & fa fa Lr-.ii ft ■J, a J ?»• x; *!■ (let TEAM, continued from page ■ | | from Lee Elementary to World finals in East Lansing. Cutlip says that anyone who wants to support Odyssey of the Mind and its creativity, teamwork and the arts at TK to send a check to Thomapple Kellogg Schools and put Odyssey of the Mind on the memo line. Mail checks to TK Schools Administration, 11051 Green Lake Road, Middleville MI 49333. Donations are taxdeductible. The team is made of all fifth graders from Page Elementary and they worked to solve the Division I NASA-sponsored problem, “The Eccentrics!” Solving this problem required humor and an interest in science. Teams had to show three eccentric characters, solve a problem with one of the Earth's systems, create a fad, and have a celebration—all in eight minutes. Cutlip says, “Our team focused on humor and cre­ ativity, by connecting several unrelated ideas into one funny story line that include George Bush, Hannah Montana, Fergie, a hippie­ environmentalist, Atnas (anti-Santa), and an obnox­ ious announcer.” Recycling was their main theme, and all their props, costumes and sets were made from recycled or used materials. In addition to the longterm solution, the team also competed against the other Division I teams in the spon­ taneous challenge. This is a competition for which the teams do not know the details in advance. The state first-place trophy the team received is on display at Page, Fundraising begins this weekend with a can drive on Saturday, May 3. Members of the OM team will be collect­ ing empty cans and bottles and turning them in for the •It deposit. The team will be working in their neighbor­ hoods or the retumables can be dropped off at the Thomapple Trail Association table in the GreenSpot during Green Days from noon to 4 p.m. On Friday, May 16, the OM garage sale in Fairview Estates will go all day. Fairview Estates is east of M-37 across from the Barry County fairgrounds On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the team members will be up to •It their elbows in soap bubbles during their car wash at Thomapple Kellogg Middle Ember Hilton, Ashley Cross, Lindsay Murphy, Tori a Morris, Micah Rodriguez, Abby Near, Sydney Elias, Tyler Adam DeVos, Zoeteman, Damon Cassese, Suniel Veerkone, Tanner Christian, Jacqueline Mercier, Bailey Kincer, Tia V ansuilichem, Nick ■ & « < ‘4 r. School. Team members are also selling candy bars to help make the trip a reality. TK’s Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator Annie Halle knows first-hand what this team is going through. She was one of the coaches who went with the Lee OM team last year to the world competition. “The team is doing really well,” says Halle. “I really -sts nt i like the way they focused on recycling and how hard they are working together.” TK Superintendent Gary Rider says, “We are incredi­ bly excited about this team •It going on to the next level of competition. It is a reflection of the hard work of this team and how well the program and all the teams involved are doing.” JOGGING, continued from page 11 Those completing 5 miles or more by the end of April were Taylor Patterson, Arielle Boshears, Jessica Dion, Joyus Miller, Kara Willyard, Emilee Bont, Stephanie Birkmeier, Allyssa Kadzban, Makayla 1 Young, Abby Bont, Skyler Sheler, Madalen Hillen, •. V. Smotrilla, Samantha Mccombs, Kurtis Anderson, Amber Dubuis, Alexa Callaway, Leidy Wassenaar, Russell Snow, Shane Huynh, Jennifer Cullison, Ashley Miller and Brea Dejong. Students will be running in Grand Rapids on May 7. ■ *. The i ne Page rage Eccentrics Odyssey uayssey of or the me Mind Mina team are getting gening ready for “world world” com­ petition. Standing, left to right: are Jade Hilton, Melissa Flikkema (coach), Janie Noah, Merle Simmons , Amy Cutlip and Mindy Cutlip (coach). Kneeling, left to right: are Emily Adams , Jager Flikkema and Marlee Willshire. ■ I ’. GREEN, continued from previous page Trail. Start at trail sign in Middleville. • Noon Ecotour of trail •It and millpond; meet at trail •It 1 sign. • 1 p.m. Local foods picnic "4 with music by George 1 Williston. 1 The ringing of the Peace Bell will take place Saturday and Sunday during various times of the event. Seedling planting will take place dur­ ing local expo. •It For more information about Middleville Green Days, contact Sue Merrill at II suemerrill @ fnwusers.com. �I I The Sun and News, Middleville. May 3, 2008/ Page 17 TK splits with Maple Valley after winning tourney title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Last week Maple Valley varsity softball coach Mary Lesage mixed things up on the mound a bit in an effort to try and build some pitch­ ing depth in non-conference g311168* But after a pair of losses to Olivet in Kalamazoo Valley f I Association action Monday, Lesage decided building some confidence was a little more important. and Maple Valley ’.b'i. '< U Thomapple Kellogg split a br % nair of non-conference non-cor Middleville in ames Mils S Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore ace Cedie Angus Ah, '*> r. L threw all 13 innings for the Lions striking out 12 and vV walking four. The Trojans ; topped the Lions 3-1 in game on® then fel1 *n S31™5 tw0 7. “After yesterday's two losses 1 wanted to try to at least get one out of here, if not two,” Lesage said. “I think they psych themselves out when they play Olivet. Not knowing any- ■'s ■JS; ss i * thing about this team helped a little bit They just had to go out there and just play ball.” Angus only allowed one earned run in game one. After each team got a run in the opening inning of game one,1116 TroJans broke the tie with two runs in the bottom of the second inning. With runners on second and third and two out, TK’s Meagan Bishop hit a ground ball to the mound that Angus picked up and threw past first base­ man Cassie Knauss to allow Katie Fletcher and Stephanie Gonzalez to cross the plate. •The Lions got just two runners on base from the sec­ ond through the sixth innings. Maple Valley did get the tying runs on base with two out in the top of the seventh, but Bishop finally closed the door. Bishop had a fine pitching performance herself in game one, throwing*4 a one-hitter and not allowing an earned run. She struck out three and walked two, but two hit bat’ters helped contribute to the V Lion run in the top of the first. A one-out single by Sam Newton in the top of the seventh was the Lions' only hit of the game. Gonzalez and Erin Ebmeyer had the two Trojan hits, both singles. “We didn’t play very well tonight. That pitcher shut us •j down better tonight, with the o exception of that last inning, than just about anybody has all season,” said TK head coach Rich Palmer. “We’ve been hitting everybody hard all season, and we came out flat against her.” That last inning, of game two, made things interesting. Maple Valley built an 8-3 lead through six innings, then the Trojans rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh. TK had the tying run on first with one out and Nicole Tinker advanced to second on a throwing error, •J but Angus •got Laci Forbes to strike out to end the game. The Trojans started off 1 that rally with three consecu­ tive hits, singles by Gonzalez and Ebmeyer sandwiched around an RBI double from lishop. Tinker continued the charge with a one-out RBI single. Maple Valley jumped in front 5-1 with a big fourth two. game in inning i Consecutive singles from Page Knauss, Angus, Semrau, Brianna Misiewicz, Markelle Brumm led to a three run inning for the Lions. The Trojans tacked on two runs in the top of the fifth, then the Lions added one in the bottom half of the inning HI and two more in the sixth. Teri Hurosky and Brumm had two hits each for the V Lions in game two. Bailey Flower was 1 -for-4 with two RBI’s, and Angus was 1-for4 with a RBI. TK’s Adrienne Palmer •J n if I 4 < i < * I ■ • <* bi -1 - . 4 k Ji ■ ;•»-i ■. % A - ’* i _s \ ____ ____________ J _ The Trojans’ Erin Ebmeyer takes off for first base as she watches the ball drop in for a single over the head of the Maple Valley short stop during the Trojans’ seventh inning rally in game two Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans scored four Emma Bishop picked up took the loss in game two, runs in the first inning of the allowing nine hits while her third win three starts. championship game. The Trojan offense scored striking out three and walk­ Emma Bishop allowed in every inning including ing two. The Trojans managed 12 five runs in the second and only one earned run on 4 hits in a good performance on the six in the fourth to ice the ii hits off of Angus in the sec­ Gonzalez and Leadoff batter mound. ond game. Gonzalez and game. •It Tinker were both 3-for-4. Gonzalez had a perfect Adrienne Palmer each had Bishop was 2-of-4 with two evening goin; 5-5, scorin; •- two doubles. Palmer also had RBI's, and Ebmeyer also had four runs, and driving in two. three RBI's. TK got out to a fast start in She hit a walk-off single in two hits in the night-cap. game one against the Saxons the fifth inning ending the The Lions dropped game too, scoring seven runs in the ame one to Olivet 6-5 Monday opening inning. Meagan Bishop had a big afternoon, then fell 9-5 in Erin Ebmeyer, Adrienne night going 3-for-4 with four game two. Palmer, and Emma Bishop RBI ’ s. Adrienne Palmer and Hurosky had a big night combined for seven hits in Nicole Tinker had a two hit for the Lions. She hit a threeten at-bats. Emma Bishop run home run over the fence evening for the Trojans. and Palmer each had 4 Last Saturday, the Trojans to pull her team to within a run at 6-5 in the fifth inning. won the Saranac Invitational, RBI’s. The Trojans take on South defeating Hastings 14-3 in She added a two-run home Christian in the O-K Gold five innings then topping run in the game two loss. 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The Scots picked up their second league win 00 Monday, scoring a 6-5 win over Forest Hills Central. k The Scots pounded out five runs in the fourth inning, then held off the Rangers to help starting pitcher Luke Andrusiak to the win. Andrusiak walked four and ill struck out three on the night. Caledonia couldn’t turn it into a winning streak though, as East Grand Rapids topped L -A the Scots on Wednesday in league action in another tight game 4-3. The Fighting Scots fought back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game in the top of the fifth inning, but the Pioneers :.s pushed a run across in the sixth to score the victory. Both teams had six hits on the night. The big blasts for Caledonia were a pair of doubles from Dylan Ball and Joshua Lind. Last Friday, the Scots fell -»w* to Lowell twice in a league double header at home. The Red Arrows took game one * 7-5, then earned a 2-1 win in — -4 the night-cap despite a solid Caledonia’s Daniel Freiberg gets his bat on the ball during Friday afternoon’s dou­ pitching performance from ble header with Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Scot senior Mark Abbott who was hit with his first In game one, Lowell led striking out four and walking play a double header against loss of the season. Lowell 6-0 after scoring two runs in three. Portage Northern today, then managed just three hits, the top of the fourth. The The Scots had seven hits return to league action with a which was three better than Scots came back with a run in the game including dou­ game at home against the Scots. in the fourth, then two in the bles by Jordan Cook and Kenowa Hills Monday and Lowell’s Josh Drake sixth and seventh. Brent Steele, and a triple off one at Northview earned the no-hit victory, Dylan Ball was hit with the bat of Ball. Wednesday. despite walking four. the loss for the Scots after The Scots are scheduled to p ’.•A".’ A ’ ’ • • vS '7” ... ioi . r. 1 t-’ L. -<<;<- v. i y <-i p‘" ft • -S' xs •K ■i'j: > / * 7 VK $ ■>** yx. *->&< <■ ^sz*^ ** * ^ A.--- ■*'rx‘ * K•. .< * s-i Mjl’’’Lk« £*???? _____ x Caledonia pitcher Mark Abbott fires from the mound during his team’s game two loss to Lowell Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I fl A- ■J- 4. ' 4 DO IT ALL LAWN CARE I I I g i J-z; ; I "Wfe do it all, •*3 g | BIG or SMALL!" 4; st •—4 J B ft Planting & Landscaping • Spring Cleaning C • Fall Raking Kw ■ Layn Welker, Owner XVIO 5317 Woodschool Rd. • 3 •£' r* Hastings, Ml 49058 i Phone: 269-838-0794 •> r II I K4X'.vi t«. x> <*»'* L Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity baseball team was 1-2 in its week away from the O-K Gold Conference this week. The Trojans split two games at home against Cedar Springs Wednesday, falling i yf ’ Sz** . *,S*"X* • J to •x- •ft#/ :> <</ ; < ..Xf 00 %< V. •>.;X ft .<:>•:\. •: —A- & wi I’l’l •z-: , : ftc x: ■ •x ftft.'Xy ‘ ¥ •XX”; X- •. -x • ’“i 11-0 in game one then winning game two against the Red Hawks 9-2. On Monday, the Trojans suffered a tough 8-7 loss at iiita' I Ml gg home against Coopersville. ™ The Broncos cut down the tying run at the plate for the final out in the bottom of the seventh inning to seal the win. *«><? Despite the tough start to the season, which has seen the Trojans start off 1-4 in the O-K Gold, TK head [ coach Josh Lown said he I - sees better things ahead. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) 517-852-2169.888-334-9802 • 269-838-2414 06671656 ■its St' & �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008/ Page 19 Caledonia girls’ track gets fourth victory Caledonia’s varsity girls’ track aod field team can fin­ ish the O-K White Conference regular season in second place behind league leading Forest Hills Central, with a win over a tough Northview team Tuesday. Fighting The Scots A improved to 4-1 in the league this season with a 75-62 win I over Kenowa Hills Thursday \I 1»; and a 73-62 win over East Grand Rapids Tuesday. Caledonia will host the Oi K White Conference cham­ pionship meet this coming Thursday and Friday. The Caledonia boys’ team suffered its second loss in league duals Thursday against the Knights, falling Ifex * ■ 79-53. Kenowa Hills distance runner Reed Kamyszek *j piled up points the Scot boys “Ci 1 are used to winning, taking s the 800-meter run in 2 minutes 1 second, the 1600 in 4:36, and the 3200 in 9:56. The lone relay the Caledonia boys won was the 3200-meter event, where the W? * 1I bet team of Ben Diefenbach, Alex TenElshof, Dylan 1 Anderson, and Luke Taylor V ^4’ »»«**« ■ s finished in 8:36.5. Alex Rogers and Kyle VanderVeen were the only runners other than Kamyszek to win multiple individual events. Rogers took the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 15.9 Seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 41.9. VanderVeen won the 100-meter dash in 11.2 and the 200 in 22.7. Caledonia also got a win from Lorin Anderson in the discus with a mark of 146-1 and a win in the shot put from Justin VanderVennen who threw 46-11. »!• Dustin Freeman won both the long jump (19-2.25) and the high jump (5-4) for the L Knights. The Rossman girls had a big day for the Caledonia in its win over Kenowa Hills. Emily Rossman took the 1600-meter run in 5:48, and Stephanie the Rossman the 3200-meter run in 12:25. Stephanie also was a part of the Scots’ 3200-meter relay team which was first in 10:46. The Caledonia girls won three of the four relays, with Kaitlin Ahonen, Maddie Zych, Michelle Butcher, and Stephanie Packer taking the 800-meter race in 1:53, and Zych, Andrea Schedlbauer, Packer, and Butcher winning the 1600-meter race in 4:22.9. Zych won the 200 in 28.3, Packer the 400 in 1:04, and Butcher the 300-meter hur­ dles in 49.8. In the field events, Caledonia girls won the throws with Kalli Fifarek taking the shot put at 30-2 and Brooke Hogan the discus at 94-3.5. Fifarek won the event twice this week, taking the t shot put during the team vic­ tory over East Grand Rapids Tuesday at 30-0. The only other field event win for the Scots on the day came from Kylia Slagter who cleared 410 in the high jump. Emily Rossman won the 1600-meter run, Stephanie Rossman the 3200-meter run, Schedlbauer the 800, Zych the 200, and Packer the 100 for the Scots. Butcher scored a win in the 300 hur­ dles, and Caledonia also got wins from its 800-meter and Trojan tennis tops Hastings for its first conference win a i I I H ■ ■ Lf w I ■1! 1 I r JI ■ In a battle between teams fighting for their first O-K Gold Conference victory Monday afternoon, Thomapple Kellogg’s varsi­ ty girls’ tennis team scored a 7-1 victory over Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg swept the four singles flights and won the top three singles matches as well. Trojan head coach Larry Seger said he felt like his team dominated the match from start to finish, and got especially solid play from his top three singles players and his first and third doubles teams. Syd Kilmartin scored a 60,6-1 win over the Trojans at first singles over the Saxons’ Chelsea LaJoye. The Trojans only dropped six games in the three singles matches they won. “Syd has Kilmartin changed her forehand, back­ hand and serve and is now looking like a much better number one player,” said Seger. “She played a very good match with much better serve percentage and good topspin on her forehand side. We changed her backhand (Tuesday) night which will help even more.” Lindsey Faber topped Hastings’ Rachel Clevenger 6-1, 6-1 at second singles, and Kaitlin Graham topped Samantha McPhail 6-0, 6-3 at number three singles. “Graham is playing much smarter tennis giving us longer rallies and doing a* •re better job of keeping the ball out of the net,” Seger said. “She really needs more top spin on her shots. We have been some showing improvement in this area, but KIMS KONSIGNMENT CALEDONIA Large selection of quality 0 SPRING G SUMMER CLOTHING *Z ft - About 200 new pieces on the racks each day. 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Alex Blehm won the 400 in 55.30; Dylan Anderson 2:06.13; in 800 the Diefenbach the 1600 in Zak and 4:38.90; Christopher the 3200 in 10:27.90. the relays, In the team of Caledonia Anthony Christopher, Sterzick, Nathan Zeitler and TenElshof won the 3200meter event in 9:00.60; VanderVeen, Matt Sanborn, Jordan Johnson, and Brad Snyder won the 800 in VanderVeen, 1:37.40; Greenbauer, Hunter Hilton, and Justin Dixon won the 400 in 45.60; and Dylan Anderson, Blehm, Jason Hodge •al and Johnson won the 1600 in 3:41.60. we are not consistent with the shot. She is a very good athlete with a lot of poten­ tial.” Seger was also impressed with what he saw from his number one doubles team of Sarah Roskam and Danielle Johnson Monday. That duo defeated Sara Frame and Krystal Pratt 6-2, 6-0. “The first doubles team is playing much better,” Seger said. “Johnson has been solid all year with good anticipation at the net and aggressive play. Her ground game is also showing good improvement. Roskam is now starting to understand court position and is getting more aggressive with her shots. Roskam is working to improve her serve which needs to become much stronger. Her ground game is much improved. improved.” In the third doubles match, TK’s Shelby Kenyon and Erin King also played especially well according to their coach. They scored a 6-1, 60 victory over Kelly Frame and Alexia von der Hoff. The Trojans’ second and fourth doubles teams started a little slow against the Saxons, but came back strong in the second set of matches. Hillary their Klunder and Jenna Piets at number two won 7-5, 6-2. Quinn Konarska and Kim Junglas at fourth doubles won 7-5, 6-2 too. The Trojans are now 1-4 in the O-K Gold Conference after season, this Wednesday’s 8-0 loss to Forest Hills Northern. The See TEWS, page 21 TK> continued from previous page The Sailors come to Middleville on Monday, and the Trojans travel to South Christian on Thursday. Next Saturday, the Trojans head to Olivet. takes that Lown said had been giving opposing offens­ es five or six outs an inning too often. The Trojans return to league action against South Christian this coming week. —.-------- I i i I S I. V A Cl h I! W 'A i ; ■ So # ? *1*? 1 <■ O ♦ j $.i j ***** - V I F i. W J •s® .S W, V IN Sv MS •’X & -X Xj. o N- <’ X 1 XV The Trojans’ Kyle Bobolts take a big swing at a pitch during Wednesday’s double header with Cedar Springs. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK golf second to South at last three Gold jamborees Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys’ golf team contin­ ues to improve its play in the Gold Conference, The Trojans finished secona behind South Christian at each of the last three league jamborees, at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday, Railside Golf club Tuesday, and last Thursday at the Hastings Country Club. South Christian finished ahead of the Trojans each time, and TK finds itself in a tje for third place in the league standings - with Hamilton who will host the final league jamboree at Diamond Springs on Tuesday. South Christian wj]i head into the league •-I meet May 13 at the Meadows in first place, with Forest Hills Northern hold­ jng onto the second s[ t at this point. When the league got together at Railside Tuesday the Trojans were second, ten strokes back of the Sailors. South took first with a 154, followed by TK 164, Forest Hills Northern 165, Hamilton 165, Hastings 169, Byron Center 175, and Wayland 178. Thomapple Kellogg was ]ed by Scott Pitsch and Steffen who both fired 39's. Helmholdt added a 41 for TK, and Gray 45. 158, followed by Wayland 160, Hastings 164, Hamilton 165, and Byron Center 172. Steffen and Davries tied for the best round of the day, each firing an even-par 36. Behind Steffen for TK, Pitsch added a 38, and Brent Butgereit and Helmholdt both shot 41. The Sailors got a trio of 38’s from Jake DeBoer, Mike Fennema, and Dave Davries to lead the way, and a 40 from Ted Vanvliet. On their home course Thursday, the Trojans fired a 156 to finish second to South’s 148. Forest Hills Northern was third with a W _ M r a II ..... nnnnnnAi ,........ 0 1 ■ ■■■ u III r t»l r—a 4 r— mi—- X -II- II The Kiwanis Club of Caledonia is proud to present the 2008 Spring Carnival May 8-11 at the Ralph E. Myer Stadium 330 Johnson St. in Caledonia - •re I Spectacular Rides Midway Opens May 8th, 5:00 May 9th, 5:00 May 10th, Noon May 11th, Noon Fun Games Yummy Food ■ Dunk Tank and More! 06671690 /feebwk c Fibres �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008 fl TK boys get first dual-meet victory since 2005 ! < by Brett Bremer II J < 1 dual in almost three years by scoring a 72-65 win over OK Gold Conference foe Forest Hills Northern. The Trojans’ Jacob Bultema was mobbed by teammates as he pumped a fist in the air after crossing the finish line to finish the 1600-meter relay three sec­ onds ahead of the Forest Hills Northern anchor. The Trojan foursome of Jorge Lopez, Josh Thaler, Jeff Sports Editor Dickerson, and Bultema won 4 ’s var­ Thomapple Kellogg the last race of the day to sity boys’ track and field secure the win in 3 minutes team celebrated Cinco De 37 seconds. Mayo in 2005 with an O-K “It’s exciting,” said TK Gold Conference dual victo­ head coach Matt Funk. “I’m ry over the Holland Christian just awful proud of them. Maroons, but there hadn’t Finally, their hard work and been much celebrating for dedication here is starting to the Trojans since then until pay off. I don’t even know Tuesday. what I’m going to say to The Trojans won their first them.” Whatever it was, he could­ n’t get it out right away. On a cold, windy evening he was hit with an icy bath from his team as he started to speak in the middle of the infield. The Trojans had an 11point lead at the end of the field events, after a sweep of the pole vault led by Nate Jazwinski clearing 10 feet. The Huskies took two of the three scoring places in the final three individual races on the track, placing first and third in the 800ii eter run and first and sec­ ond in the 200-meter dash. Keith Winchester won the 3200-meter race for the i Trojans, in 10:40, to keep them in front 67-65 heading into the 1600-meter relay. & “It’s just got to boost everybody up,” Funk said of the win. “They’ve been there -xnow. They know they can do it. Physically they knew they could do it. Now they’ve got that mental win.” The win in the 1600-meter relay was the third relay vic­ tory of the afternoon for TK. ♦ ■£< The team of Joel Smith, • Z .••5c. > II James Tobin, Dickerson, and Winchester won the 3200r ii eter relay to start the night off in 9:29. The Trojan four­ •« some of Jazwinski, Luke Bremer, Thaler, and Kyle The Trojans’ Melanie Truer compete? in the shot put McKeough won the 400during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference dual with Forest meter rela? in 4710 finishing just over half a second Hills Northern in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ahead of the Husky team. Winchester, Bobby Wilson, and Josh Haney were two-time winners on the night for TK in individ­ Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens ual events. Winchester added Apartments, Middleville a first-place time of 4:45 in the 1600-meter run to his Must be able to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they 3200-meter win, and was pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit. 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The won the 100-meter dash in Haney won the two hurdle Trojans got two second place 13.34 and the 400 in 1:00.62. events for the Trojan boys ’ •I* finishes from Blake Johnson, Ward won the high jump at team II Thursday, taking the in the jumping events. He 5-2 and the discus at 05-5. 110-meter high hurdles in flew 20-5.5 in the long jump Winchester was the 1600•II 16.81 and the 300-meter hur­ and cleared 5-8 in the high meter champ in 5:29.38, and dles in 43.27. Blake jump in just his second meet won the 800 in 2:29.66. Johnson’s leap of 18-7.25 in of the season. Johnson also The TK girls also got a the long jump accounted for plays baseball for the Trojan win from Rosenberg in the the Trojans’ only other indi­ varsity and hasn’t always 300-meter hurdles (50.57), vidual first place finish. been available. Dahlke in the long jump (14Trojan teams did win the Lopez had two second 6.5), Kelsey Webster in the 3200-meter relay in 9:16, the place finishes for TK as well, 3200-meter run (13:11.61), 800-meter relay in 1:37, and finishingL the 100 in 11.41 and London in the pole vault the 1600-meter relay in 3:47. and the 400 in 53.13. Tim (9-0). Etter was second in the pole vault at 9-6. TK’s girls fell Tuesday, as the Huskies scored a 69.5 to 67.5 win. The Trojan girls took first in all five field events, but that wasn’t quite enough. Alesha Ward won the high jump for TK at 5-0, the shot put at 29-5, and the discus at iWIkiii 107-0. Brittany London took I the pole vault for TK at 9-0, and Laura Dahlke the long jump at 15-8.75. Mari erne Mbaye was the I only runner from either team to win two individual events, she won the 100-meter dash for Forest Hills Northern in 12.54 and the 200 in 26.63. She also anchored her team to wins in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay. The Trojans got a win I from Allyson Winchester in the 1600 (5:35.86), Emma t Ordway in the 400 (1:00.99), I Danielle Rosenberg in the GILL fl 300-meter hurdles (50.3), and from the 1600-meter 1 relay team of Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Kyle Schultz, and Ordway (4:15.97). •it The TK boys finish the i ■ league season at 1-5 after falling to Byron Center 7457 Thursday. The Trojan girls were 4-2 in league duals I’ this season after topping the Bulldogs 83-54. The O-K r ■> a Gold Conference champi­ The Trojan’s Josh Haney flies over a hurdle in the onship meet will be held at 300-meter race on his way to a first-place finish against Hastings this Thursday and Forest Hills Northern Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Friday. The Trojan girls won 11 I I I (additional bedroom, bathroom, family room) •X 2. ACREAGE! 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Donahue had a single y *-**and a double and two RBI’s, Austin got the win in S*x4B A S 'x v ■? .. s* ’ •x^X^. »s S* game two. * . ■ -Janeschek was 4-for-4 C* AirK *■* with five RBI’s in the second * '' ■f ,*2*XC* * ** * Sx**.*:* J**X' X *' ? Fgame, and Donahue and ■Lr. A< A* Sandtveit added three RBI's J ■S ^.X , .*• each. X. Taking a break from the league on Saturday, the S^x N ft* ft their own Scots wbn won wIOBICWil Caledonia Invitational with a ite 10-0 win over Cedar SsLx^ xx'x^ ■■■_ . ................................. — ......... I.... -———-I . ________ Springs, a 9-1 victory over , and a 6-2 win over Caledonia’s Chelsea Smith leans in to drop down a bunt during Friday’s double Sparta, Grandville in the champi­ header against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ~ EATING onship game. 891Gehrls pick up another well, striking out seven ing eight hits while striking RBI. om Cale The Scots host Kenowa win in the championship along the way. Kimes was 3- out eight Cedar Springs’ bat­ Hills Monday for a league game, striking out 15 for-4 in the contest with a ters. Leading the way offen­ contest, then head to Grandville batters and giving double and a home run. up just the two runs. Donahue went 3-for-4, while sively were Fischvogt who Northview for their second Janeschek got the scoring Fischvogt and Janeschek had went 2-for-4, Janeschek who game with the Wildcats was 2-for-4 with two RBI’s, Wednesday. Next Saturday, started for the Scots with a two hits each. Caledonia will be a part of and Sandtveit who was 2solo home run in the first Austin got the shut-out inning. The Scots scored two victory in game one, allow- for-2 with a walk and an the Otsego Invitational. more in the fifth on a single '-"?y”x 06671758 by Fischvogt and back to lih back doubles by Amanda Kimes and Tuuk. 1 Grandville cut the deficit with two runs in the sixth inning, but the Scots added three more runs in the bot­ tom of the sixth on base hits * IliiB by Allyssa Helm and .X .-%X • X Madalyn Sandtveit, and twoIS*: •wR^vx C‘N V run triple by Fischvogt. . __ Fischvogt was driven in by a Caledonia second baseman checks first after forcing Janeschek double. Gehrls was the winner in w out a Lowell base runner at second during Friday’s dou­ the contest with Sparta as ble header. (Photo by Perry Hardin) game, including three from Krista Janeschek who went 3-for-3 with two RBI’s and two from Madalyn Sandtveit who was 2-for-3 with two RBI’s. Amanda Kimes also chipped in a three-run triple. Monday, the Scots scored a 10-1 win at Forest Hills Central. Gehrls struck out 11 and walked only one in five innings in earning the win. Austin finished off the last two innings from the middle for of the diamond Caledonia. The only Ranger run was an unearned run in the bottom of the sixth.. Caledonia had 15 hits in the game, including doubles by Sandtveit and Chelsea Smith. Smith drove in four runs on the night, and Sandtveit, Ashley Horgan and Brenna Donahue had Caledonia’s varsity softball team kept an eight-game winning streak alive with a 10-0 O-K White Conference victory at East Grand Rapids Wednesday night. The Fighting Scots sit atop the league standings with a 5-0 conference record, and 1 10-3 overall mark. Alexa Gehrls picked up her seventh win of the sea­ son, with a perfect three innings to start things off for the Scots. She faced just nine batters and struck out six. Kait Austin pitched the final three innings for Caledonia, striking out five and walking two. Caledonia opened up the game with three runs in the top of the first inning, then added five more in the third. The Scots had ten hits in the 55 ■Si \ W ^SS^tvX ■ •> >• W'. - x$ n x.'FW —X •>X' ■ > >* . > 'K'S vX.' X'? -w B iK'K • ■ P^x''<• >*7 S wXV**Ssys ■ X'^SW' •x •> s X' ,^S^y:>v *X-' ’v.<. ^ ♦'*•** -1 A. »♦ 'X'X’S \ N X ’ '.♦* ■■•• 'K s *x» v xx x$ t'M'S.' *"4^- \x\ . < x. . I*’" v .X>' •***^ • w a? !. ' w M u? If ?*«kiL ..Tx' " WlIt He 'Ut ft »Ju 1 u.’Ml lu IRUft 1 ’»^lb •iafc ^><r j >'vs X- ♦XX *'*'***X\ *-w*;*tv * -if <k ■ £ ’Ni* ^FROl r Hl • ‘*»MW kteiP.I ii _____ — If I? :? A,sx-cjSS AXA- NX-. << Xx’xxs: jOfcrx' s>x *x $ •tjx X. . *X X-. X ........... . xs TENNIS, continued from page 19 Huskies have the top ranked team in the state in Division 2. “We did have some good long points from Kilmartin, and our third doubles team (King and Kenyon)," Seger said. The Trojans close out league duals at Hamilton on eiw j 1 Monday. The league tourna­ ment is slated for next Saturday at Forest Hills Northern. x >,• x *<• I thtounaml fflght Hand rang a OW'x f: : \:N i T'' '1 ss Wk ■A' x’■ <•xXxxjSS^ X'X. - ' ■ nil IBiSI «lBr -F ’.v '• -\CA‘ •,v‘ * Vx AX', ;x\<y.X^x s *A>:< $&•§§> Uh .*>XXv' «■ Wk a “Come in today for a beautiful Mother’s Da X: •a''* A ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • Loaner Cars 1 Call VISA (269) 795-9596 — Master* ■ : All Makes and Models !« :*■ w All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com I s sSP.^x x A'.- »■ v.x » a . . .X 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) In the Caledonia D&W Village Center 616-891-5750 x - 4W * *.* x J s ' p X. ----- -—.................... ........... ~ ~ — kV\\'V <-AX-A<\'X ■■■■..——— ■ �22m* W. M *wwi WbodwdU M»« 3 20M TK’s Manning to join Goshen College Basketball program shewing or there was. a krnr ball I ujuid have gotten to ur a hu«tk pbry where 1 d*da < have fl all ran the floor.“ Mjumig said He remembered thr fms Spr/rti Trvjve ksm Nau tcwur Mjuwuuf pruvo tii«> thr wmrfMuatM* erf ukw and tiwd wort »»JJ r«t you ■ kmr Umr after a 2f» poim km to Foresi Hili» Central during hn sophomore season on (hr Manntaf tinned hit Nidtriaal Letter <rf Imetu 1 , Io «aa thr Gotten C<rfk*e Mai • fcartetball that few Manning Manning averaged 19,6 pernio per game this wiwn to fo ak«f with 5.5 rebound i and 2 2 bam nt* jw-t >»eel ’ .aid nvrrwppU Krlk^tf vanity ■ m ■ —r H boyi* uhkSaw Laace enough to play thr two spot for in. and hr s quick enough and kmg enough to defend out al the three pram line M*frr than anv of thai he's a great kid who s going to he a grrai fit for Goshen br<h on the court and of! it * Manning liked that Goshen C’oBegc is a liberal an* sch<a>1 where he can try ruaaiag lap* and r»tny ihrnufh Inc ball wotioutt," M<»m of the time Manning was doing that he wa* pu«h mg himaelf after a tough If I had a rough time AYSO i« tponkoring a toccet tummcr camp from Monday. July 28. through Fnday. Aug I. at the JV aocoer field behind Page Llemcntary on Hrrtdrt Road tn Middleville Morning camp will he from 9am until noon from 5JO io 8 30 pm Camp t* for children age* 5 to 16 In order to allow ft* 111 l.lj ran - potnii and 4 M rebound* per game last aeaaon. “Thai s going to hr eacitmg ’ said Nate MWr were talking about bcm wc might * even he guarding each other more c<»mpetitive phy. AYSO organizers arc encouraging players U12 and above to sign up for the al 269 795-2524 few a Oyer The local AYSO plans this as a fun camp where (hey bring over coaches from the United Kingdom who are evening sessMm. but either aessKvn is open to all ages. The cost of this year s camp is $99 per player Mcwe information is avail able at www aysosoccer specifically trained in worling with kid* of all ages and skill levels Some of the comments received about last year's camp include “My kids had c amps org Players may sign up online or call Beth Smith an awesome time, despite the heal.” “They thought Liam and John (the coaches) were the greatest.~ and “ They learned a lot. had fun. and We can host your®5™5 graduation open house Msk for details can't wait to go again next year w AYSO is holding a May candy sale to help reduce the coat of the camp few families who want to attend For more detailed infor . — Live Music Friday Nights — —k 8-tmt-a a ft. - - —»nnB 9hnr ( hrt thr Z mr— -up r fifiyo N. Rodgers Ct. R91-7700 ■ atatl w-w wmrf tft MiadwwM f Mtm TWwr Awwt Bpm • PH. Actvr »r . gpm • Saf ‘io*’ -’ll >! i-V* fl* signing in thr TKHS library Irevor averaged 12 7 AYSO planning soccer camp Middleville / Bl wahAn few thr Panthen cH Davenport Utuveruty nr it winter “Lrt the trash talking Mart now.’ uajd Goshen assistant math Ruben Reyna, who joined coach Chupp coach Laker and most of the Thomappk Kellogg varwty boys team al Manning s we re really rutted to get Nair saad Cosbea head couh Gary (hupp. ‘ Whai I think about him h thai hr s very versatile Ht can handle K He can shout it well anatnd lea at nifht He d he in the <4d yym I mw ~Y<m karm. be'i really hem hie > vm to me “ M'ftr titan <mmc I jrtrr walked out rrf the locker rrwan after a yamr and would hear a hall hnunctny >n the <»ld Thornappie KtUogj High School yytnnaMum Uiui ijh U ilii An added hrioui <4 play* inj few Goshen is the chance to pit) against hit older brother Irrvcw Manning who will hr playing hn sen- There weren’t u«u many neu Seaaoa *1*’» <JOe «rf thrne httlrr- and find hit enjoyed the future team male* be met the *cbor >1 “The team t* youag and they were good last year, ao the* abould dKmnrlc con tend tho year," Manning mat ion on the fundraiser, contact Smith - tMp 9175 Glen Valley • Retail Center Caledonia I • ’5 Thom apple Kellogg senior Nate Manning (seated center) was joined by Goshen College Men's Basketball head coach Gary Chupp. (from left) Goshen assistant coach Ruben Reyna, and Thornapple Kellogg varsity head coach Lance Laker as he signed hit National Lefler of Intent Tuesday to join the Maple Leaf program next season (Photo by Brett Bremer) Middleville Rocket and 7th/8th grade football holding sign-ups Sign up* for the 200K foot* ball season will he held Saturday. May IOt from 10 am to I p.m and Wednesday. May 14. from 6 to X p m in the Th<wnapple Kellogg Middle School foyer. A parent or guardian must he present to sign registration and liability fewms Rocket players (those who are 10 to 11 years old) also must bang a birth certificate For players going into the seventh and eighth grade next fall, the cost remains at $70 and includes al) equip ment and an individualized game jerwey For players 10 and 11 years old as of Sept I, or who are going into the fifth ar sixth grade next fill, the cost is $50 and includes a game jersey, but does not include equipment A new and used equipment sale will be held bef<wv practice starts Parents with qucsticwis may contact Darryl Newton at (269) R38 2694 or can visit the team s Website at H w.w >1 .middle YilkyuuLhloul balLvum III C oaches and board members will also be present at the sign ups to answer questions Those who are unable to make either of the sign ups may pickup forms at the school office or on the web site. Please mail completed forms tn Darryl Newton. P O Box 531, Hastings. Ml 49058g by June 15. Volunteers arc needed to help with a variety of tasks including assistant coat hrs, team moms, game-day vol­ unteers. concessions, etc. Those interested in helping in any way should contact a board member or a coach al the signup LOUNGE and quality of o big city brunch in your hometown ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET Sounoq^ Gravy Pancakm DanWw* and morel FUll SALAD STATION Fruit Salad Parfa SakJd Potato Salad Tmsh Coma' atMm ft Dip P»tah Trays Warm Asia^o Chowte Spread "»d more' FUll PASTA STATION P«nne Pasta Mouse Ped Sauce Alfredo Sauce Haban MeattxWIi OWed Chicken Lasagna and mor e • FUU tXNNFF STATION Mashed Patatom Butter CHpped Com Monterey V»CKJN» Blond Baked Whftetbh Carved Beet Slic ed Glazed Ham Comply B^<*ad and Pofe Station FULL DFSSF9T TABLE AND MUCH MO9F> MX. wo t»^Wl I ' WWl|l ■■m ••emii MARKET SMOKEHOUSE* r’A Nton'f duty is Buffalo Bukoui Ivy om, gel one to grill BuTTalo an Mothar’s Day” ■98JM »<u '"Ml ‘•W! 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Big Boy Invite* you to a Breakfast to be held in your honor on Moy 6th _*a.__ a.* _____ Stop tn for your A- a _ • - ’ll *«• X s �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008/ Page 23 Scot tennis wins big at Greenville Caledonia’s varsity girls’ tennis team improved to 3-1 in the O-K White Conference this season with an 8-0 win at Greenville Wednesday after­ noon. The Scots won all eight matches in straight sets. Radzikowski Natalie picked up a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Melissa Cole in the first singles match. At second sin­ gles Britannia Hormel topped Ashleigh Dean 6-4, 6-2. The Scots got a 6-1, 6-1 win from Amy Nelsen at third singles and a 6-0, 6-4 victory from Josie Isaac at number four. Greenville won just one game on the doubles side, at number two where the XS r to. 1 ’ For Sale Estate Sale FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Photography. 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(269)9459269 THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $575. Please call (269)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. i Business Services f 1 • 1 ———- Many choices & packages — for every occasion! cr­ CELEBRATE your graduates big day - don’t spend the whole time in the kitchen! >> < Wheather they want hot dogs and burgers or a pusta bar •1 enate a custom menu that's TASTY and AFFORDABLE! * 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 fieme' I �I Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 3, 2008 •II I Scots and Trojans both have two losses since their meeting On a very windy night, Caledonia battled the breeze in the second half to put in two goals and score a 2-0 win over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team in Middleville last Friday. The Scots had the wind at their backs in the first half, but couldn’t get a ball through the Trojan defense. In the second half, Caledonia started to find its rhythm. With 13 minutes left in the game, Holly Orlowski made a great run and received a from pass teammate Bridgette Smith and put it past the TK keeper for her team’s firs goal. Seven minutes later Caledonia struck again as Amanda VanLaar finished off a pass from teammate Katey Niemeyer. Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter said his team also got strong performances from Nicole Chase, Hailey Yondo, and Chelsea Denton. Things only got tougher for the Caledonia girls as they returned to O-K White Conference on action Monday. Lowell scored a 21 overtime win over the Scots Monday in conference play. Lowell scored in the 15th minute to take a 1-0 lead. The Scots battled back against a determined Red Arrow defense and a strong head wind. In the 28th minute, Orlowski tied the game after receiving a nice combination pass that first went from Yondo to Maddie Hicks and then to Orlowski. battle The continued throughout the second half with each team having chances but no scores. Lowell scored in the first overtime to earn the win. Caledonia defenders Maddie Zych, Chelsey Yondo, Chase, and Holly Durkee were outstanding, allowing only seven Lowell shot attempts. Scot keeper ______ ___ ___ Lauren ____ Reed was sharp, cleaning up a number of dan­ gerous balls in the box. Hailey Yondo was strong in the midfield with help from VanLaar, Quinn Hu ver and Denton. For the night, Caledonia out shot Lowell 14-7. Wednesday, the Scots hosted perennial power Unity Christian and fell 3-0 The Scots host Unity Christian Wednesday and Allegan Friday. The Crusaders took a 1-0 lead early in the game and kept the pressure on the entire half, building their 3-0 lead entirely in the first half. Caledonia played much better in the second half, holding Unity scoreless. The Scot's possession game improved as was the defen­ sive effort. Reed was sharp in net again, as were her teammates Durkee, Chelsea Yondo and ■** 7 rnnr A 'WK ** J Thornapple Kellogg’s Kaley Jachim (5) tries to beat Caledonia’s Bridgette Smith around the outside during Friday’s contest in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Seif —j F" ‘ 2. ON SELECT GM °/c CERTIFIED See dealer For details ■— r w i 06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 104 CHEVY IMPALA LS *?iL- • " •’’Ot' iKnnLLLslU ■k- :4.9%’ r RllMM •• Loaded, leather, moonroof, 3.8 V-6,33,000 miles. contest, getting a goal from Kelsie Aubil and then an own goal by the Saxon off a defender’s header that went awry. Things started to turn Hastings’ way late in the first half, after struggling to get quality shots off throughout the first 25 minutes of the game. About 13 minutes into the second half, Howell scored directly off a comer kick with an assist going to the wind, to pull her team within a goal. “The way the wind was it made it tricky for goalkeep­ ers to judge the long balls coming in such as comer 5 YEAR, 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON CM CERTIFIED ? 4,9%*^ 4 CHEVY IMPALA a- V*- * 4 QV ; 413 /Q A ..- i. F nairciM u *.r;' MH r Fully loaded, moonroof, 31,000 milesi. ,898 Fully loa ,spo A 05 BUICL LACROSSE CXL1 04 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS 05 PONTIAC GRAM AM GT L ■ r* n n -jfc r' J * Leather, roof, loaded, 34,000 miles. ■ & J Xi ,988 ? 1! kicks, direct kicks, or even shots,” Smith said. “You never knew which way the wind was going to take it. Fortunately the wind bent it in the goal for us.” The Saxons kept the pres­ sure up, firing 12 shots on the Trojan net over the course of the next 15 min­ utes. One found the net, with 11 minutes left to play. Saxon defender Sara Dunkelberger fired the ball from the middle of the field just trying to put it, back in front of the Trojan net, it bounced past the Trojan defense and off the far post into the goal. I • LlKrlirt!,i & Caledonia’s Alyssa Petz (center) fights for possession of the ball with Thomapple Kellogg’s Molly Wilson (15) and Celia Salmon (22) during last Friday’s non-confer®nce contest in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 05 CHEVY IMPALA c 13 b - ^4 1 [ I >*• h.9%* & i : 4.9% Tv £>*• 04 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX 05 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX V I HI .JWW *14,995 T | L [fieri -i ♦ I MMM9L* ****w*w*^ Xi' 27,000 miles, V-6,loaded. - I L 1^' •* I ”-v-- lit Caledonia iR- —T r, F frites I - BEST OF ALU GREAT QUALITY CARS! ~ —- v nFSH? :2,9%’ I CBM FUEL HILEflCE . GREAT INTEREST • GREAT WARRANTY 07 PONTIAC G6 ■ * ^.A.1 Hailey Yondo. “The team gave a great effort the entire game,” Sanxter said. “Getting behind early against a strong team is hard to overcome.” The Scots are now 6-3 on the season. The loss to Caledonia last week is part of the five-game • slump the Trojan girls are currently in. A pair of O-K Gold Conference foes topped TK in overtime this week. Forest Hills Northern got the game winner from Brenna Sellman in the first overtime session to score a 1-0 win over TK. On Monday evening, Hastings scored a 3-2 over­ time victory over Thomapple Kellogg, the third overtime victory of the conference season so far for the Saxons. With about four minutes left in the first sudden death overtime the session, Saxons’ Ali Howell beat Trojan goalkeeper Kate Scheidel on a breakaway for the game clinching goal. “The joy on the team's was face awesome,” Hastings head coach Sara Smith said of Howell. “For some reason these girls play better under pres­ sure, doesn’t make sense but they do.” The pressure was on the Saxons for most of the after­ noon. Thomapple Kellogg jumped in front 2-0 in the first seven minutes of . the k. 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JJ JKOZ isrifnil nupoK ItomiT inbsW )bsl£D inT to rl ooub v/D OVdr) Jl I bus* li -iool :kT” ;nwob zbsan nuH J r niw MIE jxH nab •* r ISW 118 Bail >XI rkA ioIH ■ but/ IteM 7£m rtsorl sfliH )biM iaioi /ad - J i| no/ inwri » ad i riovw □ ftiy T' >1 01 norTT f i£rii ioQ 1 rd a irmnl sD yd I ihsD gni/Efi Ilifl f\vl lonunaVI »nl zbniD <• voobH w-iiioi qcmoriT jubEI to .d MOV oiovz by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The four-person race for the Republican nomination for the 72nd House District seat currently held by term­ limited ‘Glenn Steil, Jr. acquired another entrant. Retired state police trooper Timothy Cyrus appeared at Wednesday evening's Caledonia Township Board of Trustees meeting to intro­ duce himself. Cyrus, who resides at 6670 Kalamazoo Ave., SE. said he was tired of the dead­ lock in Lansing. "Taxes need to come revenue-sharing down; needs to come up." he said. Funds need to come back to iocal government and school districts. In his view, something is missing in Lansing, and that is why he is running. Although Cyrus did not elaborate on his remark, he alleged that state govern­ ment has "given itself a 6 percent raise." A visit to his Web site, www.timothycyrus.com, revealed his views on a num­ ber of issues that reflect basic Republican positions on taxes, the environment, revenue-sharing, transparen­ cy in government spending, and cutting state govern­ ment. He supports a 10 per­ cent pay cut for all legisla­ tors and executive positions. (Note: the proposal to cut the salaries of legislators may run afoul of constitutional provisions restricting the ability to cut salaries of elected officials during their terms of office.) He also appears to support using an increase in revenue­ sharing dollars primarily for additional public safety per­ sonnel. Most of the business before the meeting concerned the needs of the fire department. The major item was the approval of Complete Air Services’ bid for work on the heating sys­ tem in the fire station. Don Koopmans. trustee and chairman of the public safety advisory committee, said nreirucK. firetruck. Bennett that the company had agreed new to defer its request for explained that the additional $7,000 down on the contract valve would allow hoses ot a cost of $23,540 until the different size to be used with equipment was delivered to the new pumper truck. The the site. The board approved estimated cost of the valve is $1,100. Supervisor Bryan the request unanimously. Fire Chief Brian Bennett Harrison asked about multi­ asked for board approval of ple bids for the item; Clerk the purchase of a thermal­ Jennifer Christian reminded imaging camera from Five the board that $1,100 is Alarm for $8,300. (An earli­ below the township thresh­ er article in the Sun and old of $2,000 for quotes. Koopmans pointed out News reporting on the April Time Emergency 22 meeting of the committee that explained the reasons for the Equipment has been the low purchase and the selection of bidder on every item the Five Alarm as the vendor.) department has bought for The proposed purchase was the new truck. The purchase was approved unanimously. approved unanimously. Bennett also reported to The third item was a water-intake valve tor the the board that the department was going to join in a bulk purchase of additional hoses through the South Metro Council. He said the new truck had been delivered but was not yet in service because they were waiting for additional equipment to arrive. The equipment will be installed by members of the department. He expects the new truck will be in the Independence Day activities. Walter Bujak. trustee and member of the planning commission, said that he had been apprised by Bill Hitchcock, Caledonia resi- See PRIMARY, page 13 GFWCGun Lake dinner Latest A is for Excellence winners announced tickets on sale Saturday The second trimester -4^ ‘ »— ^ 5# w 1. * have winners been * 8a V* £ announced for A is for g 7tSS Excellence program for stu­ M'-' IM ■ i :J -s to dents attending Thornapple * gag; * - Ag-: r & 5 J? T i 5^3 J* w '• Kellogg Schools. — i * *■ _ _ •* The following names 4 * K * A, < > ***** *-*» Jordan drawn: 1 4 & were p* 4 * K» o £ //J * A • ** * » i. A Bronkema. high school; *•***»•> *■*** * _ *••*L* - A. 7 . ** Leah Defer and Michael * ?k I DeGroot, middle school; and r Ashley Ostrowski. Page IR! Elementary School. For every A earned by students in the Thornapple a Kellogg school district, they a* may enter in a drawing hosted by* Thornapple / Center Financial in I Students Middleville. receive an extra entry if they visit the office in per­ son to fill out the form. One _ — 1 name is drawn from each of the schools and winners are The latest round of gift card winners includes (from left) Jordan Bronkema, given a $25 Vanilla Visa Michael DeGroot, Ashley Ostrowski, Leah Defer, joined her by Susan Foster (cengift card. This is just a small way ter). to let the students of and their pursuit of aca­ Financial Center. 08 school year. Thornapple Kellogg know demic excellence.” said The next drawing will be that we are proud of them Susan Foster of Thornapple the final one for the 2007- PH a Tickets for the annual scholarship dinner and auc­ tion scheduled for Thursday. May 15, will be on sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Water's Edge on Patterson Road. Tickets are $25 each, and the event helps supports the scholarships presented by the club. Anyone who cannot get to the Water's Edge Saturday can call Janet Englerth at 269-792-6357 or Cheryl Mills at 269-795-2768. The deadline for purchasing tick­ ets is Monday. May 12. The meeting is May 14 at 9 a.m. at Yankee Springs and will include installation of the new officers. The program will be Shoes for Orphans’ Souls and anyone attending the meeting can bring new shoes and socks for this foreign charity. Any size from child to adult is welcome, but no sandals. Anyone who would like more information about the Lake GFWC-Gun area women's club can contact president Linda Molitor at 269-795-3028. In addition, members will The work session of the learn how eight members board of education will be were honored at the annualMonday, May 12, at 7 p.m. convention held in Bay City in the board room of the administrative offices at Duncan Lake Middle School, 9753 Duncan Lake Ave. > r Donohue. Nemmers victors in Caledonia election by Fran Faverman Staff Writer In an election characterized by Caledonia Township Clerk Jennifer Christian as having gone “very smooth­ ly,” Bill Donohue and David Nemmers were elected to the two open seats on the Community Caledonia Schools District Board of Education. Donohue received 589 votes, while Nemmers received 716. Greg Zoller came in third with 533 votes. Although the turnout was very light (6.7 percent of eli­ gible voters in the township), across the district (which includes parts of eight other communities), according to the Election Magic site, the turnout hit 7.08 percent. Cindy Ordway and Don Haney were re-elected to four-year terms on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Tuesday, May 6. Vote totals for- Haney were 439 (37.49 percent), and Ordway garnered 523 (44.66 percent). Challenger Warren Wheeler received 199 votes (16.99 percent). Ten write-in votes were cast. “I am looking forward to working with both Don and Cindy on the challenges JI ’/fl i I ) See CLUB, page 2 In This Issue Incumbents will stay on TK board faced by this school district,” said Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider. He said he called Haney and Ordway to congratulate them on their wins. He also called Wheeler. “I thanked him for his will- on April 25-27. On Friday. Federation Day, the recipients of the Woman of Achievement and Ms. Federation Awards were honored. The local Woman of Achievement. Susan Stephenson, was among recognized: those Ms. Federation. Marie Finkbeiner. was unable to attend. Saturday night's banquet included installation of new officers of the GFWC-M1 tor 2008-10. — Gun Lake's Fran Leonard, was installed as president of the Southwestern District for 2008-10. Awards were given out for achievements by individual clubs. The GFWC-Gun Lake club received the following awards: • Medium-sized Club of the Year Award for Southwestern Michigan for receiving first place in Arts in the Community, public membership. relations, fundraising. Advocates tor Empowerin Children, Empowering Women One by One, Department Education ingness to serve and for his concern for the students in the school district.” Rider said. The next board of educa­ tion meeting will be Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. The new terms will begin July 1. • Yankee Springs approves road budget • Brittney Benjamin earns award • Detour begins in Middleville • Caledonia FFA well-represented at regional conference • EGR scores two goals in transition to top Scots , * • / IJ >I >1 » .w 5 * s V9 �IlTclWc Page 2/Thi>9urtariiiL£w! - - IB < vilfe. May 10.2008 MC2b. •> t Yankee rings approves road budget by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees approved approxi­ mately S80/XM) of wort rec­ ommended by the Barry County Road Commission al its meeting May 8. Members of the commis­ sion noted that dust control would be the two passes at one time which seemed to control the dust better last year. In addition, major work will be done on a portion of Briggs Road and the filling of cracks on other paved streets in the township. A complete list of work to be done is available at the town- ship hall. Member Man Cook noted that the township was fortu­ nate to be able to pay for road maintenance through the general budget without a separate road millage. Jason Cherry came to the meeting to see if he could work with the township on preserving native plants, including grasses. in the township cemeteries. He stressed that his goal was not to keep people from access to gravesites but to perhaps limit mowing in areas with­ out grave sites and possibly gel belter signs for some of the historically significant cemeteries in the township. Water has been turned on at the township park. The parks committee is still waiting on word from the of Department Natural Resources on the grant appli­ cation. The trustees will meet May 19 to work on the budg­ et for next year. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs board will be Thursday, June 12. The monthly meetings usu­ ally begin at 7 p.m. but the township may schedule public hearing on possible private road assessments before the regular meeting. *«-• V? 'r ■ 6'* 4 ‘.X Ik * ft I I* , It t • 1 f Caledonia Top 10 named Caledonia High School top 10 students for the class of 2008 are ready to move beyond the confines of school. Pictured standing are Brittany DeVries, Jaime Lightfoot, Blake Jones. Erik Jacobson, Chelsea Yondo, and Sarah Piccard. In the front are Maria Fryling, Brad Ahrens, Aron Dailey and Kendel Grant. CLUB, continued from page 1 iX * 1 - r-. 0!^ TK Top 10 announced The top 10 students at Thornapple Kellogg High School have been announced. Pictured from left in the back row are Caily Howell, Alesha Ward, Jordan Petersen, Lyle Jackson and Dan Lemon. Pictured in the front are Erin King, Lindsey Wilson, Katie Opatik-Duff and Brittney Benjamiin. Not pictured is Paul Betcher. lQ Middleville man sentenced in 11th conviction John Scott Kozar. 49. of Middleville was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher in a probation-violation hearing April 23 to serve 60 months of probation and 12 months in jail on one count of driv­ ing under the influence of alcohol and one count of resisting and obstruction of a / police officer. Judge Fisher ordered Kozar to continue on a 36month-probation sentence imposed in February 2007 and extended the probation for an additional 60 months. In addition, the judge ruled that Kozar will not be eligible for the work release program. He fined Kozar *40 ■-Y I; i ■ $500 and assessed court costs of $1,000, restitution of $140 and a probation fee of $360 in that 2007 sentence. In making his ruling. Judge Fisher noted 10 previ­ ous convictions on Kozar’s record for driving under the influence of alcohol. Kozar was arrested in Middleville in January 2007. Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults Christopher Hier. DDS IV atom 1 '• itasjfa Ml MbH Attending the meeting in Bay City from the Gun Lake area club were from left: Joan Weick, Judy Smith, Linda Molitor, Susan Stephenson, Fran Leonard, Linda Rough, Marjory Richards, and Jose' Vogel. Literacy. Reaching out Internationally, Helping Hands Program, and conser­ vation-beautification. • Second place for medi­ um-sized club in the follow­ ing areas: Dollars and Sense. 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Frances Mlynarchek and Marjory Richards for their participation last month in a (rip to (he GFWC International Headquarters in Washington, D.C. “Our ladies found the time with other club women fun as well as stimulating and inspirational,” said Molitor. “We are eager and commit­ ted to serving our community." 1 «■ M i MkHi I .{1^ w J r r Caledonia Community »k * mH s. Scs * Thank you for your support in the School Board Election. I am humble & honored by your vote & look forward to working for the community. er e e . - f- V’l I ll Ttovid uMemme/is 01553705 % X' * �The Sun and News. Middleville, May 10, 2008/ •II Page 3 Brittney Benjamin earns essay award ing distance, was the way of the future. “His ideas were great and could easily be utilized in Grand Rapids, but his way of deliver­ ing them unfortunately left one wanting more." she said. Benjamin said she plans to use the prize money to help fund her college education at Michigan State University, where she is in both the Lyman Briggs College of Science and the MSL Honors College. She plans to major in human biology with hopes of attending medical school. “I look forward to researching health communi­ cations and possibly special­ izing in Native American studies during my time at MSU.” She is the daughter of John and Tammy (Babcock) Benjamin. Her essay fol­ lows. by Patricia .Johns 41 £r \ 1,6 811 Mg® ft iv r I \ >,i JJ ii al W t r. * l? 0^ Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg High School senior Brittney Benjamin has received the Economic Club of Grand Rapids award as first place winner in this year's essay contest. She says, “I applied to this contest because I had applied and won third place when I was a freshman. English teacher Kelly Davidson had the infor­ mation tacked up that year, and I decided to go for it." This year, she asked teacher Mark Sharpe for the information, since the Grand Rapids club sends the details out to every economics teacher in the Kent Intermediate School District. was The "The topic Economic and Social Impacts of Green and Sustainable Practices.” 44 It was fairly easy for me to write, says Benjamin, 44 since so-called ‘green eco­ nomics’ is something I feel pretty strongly about." Benjamin was notified that she was a finalist mid­ March, but really didn’t expect to win first place. “So many Grand Rapids schools require this essay as an assignment that I was just holding out for second place,” she relates. “You can imagine my pleasant surprise when I won first place, $1,500, and a matching amount of $1,500 for the social studies department at TKHS. “Besides winning, the rest of the event was a pleasure, as well. All the finalists were invited to the Economic Club of Grand Rapids meeting for a luncheon and a chance to “hob-knob" with some of Grand Rapids' most promi­ nent business owners." Speaker Douglas Farr of Farr Associates talked about green and sustainable prac­ tices and how they can and should be applied to Grand According Rapids. to Benjamin, he made a lot ot good points, but unfortunate­ ly failed to convince the majority of the audience that “walkable communities." where people live in smaller homes and can reach all ot their basic necessities (gro­ cery stores, etc.) within walk- A greener impact: How green and sustainable practices will affect the world by Brittney Benjamin With green and sustain­ able practices comes the argument of not what impact they will have, but whether or not they are: needed. While many are in favor of practices that will protect the world for future generations, others are wondering ‘what's in it for me?’Other critics of green economics propose that there are not resource shortages or devastating effects from global warming and ask why the U.S. and other countries should worry about creating new practices when the current practices are fine. However, these are moot points: Green practices have already affected the world and will continue to do so. Whether or not global warm­ ing and resource shortages arc a valid concern, there is enough research-supported data and enough of a public demand that green and sustain­ able practices will continue to shape the world, both econom­ ically and socially. How much these practices will affect the world depends on what policies are implemented, how fast such practices are implemented. and which countries lead the ‘green revolution.’ In order for green and sus­ tainable practices to be suc­ cessful. they must be easy to use. easy to create, and eco­ nomically superior to exist­ ing practices. Current prac­ tices such as recycling, solar power and windmills are met with only minimal success because they do not fit all of the requirements. Recycling, for example, is difficult for the every-day citizen to uti­ lize easily. Recycling build­ ings are too far away for many people, and recycling services can be expensive. Also, most people do not want do take the time to sort through all of their recyclables. This could be reme­ died, however. At the Terrace Monona in Wisconsin. they have encountered great success with single stream recycling, where all recyclable materi­ als can go into one container. Hybrid cars must become cheaper and solar power must become more efficient. If current green practices were more efficient and easier to use. they would have a greater impact on the world. With less of a dependence on foreign oil and greater cost efficiency, more people would be able to afford other things and enjoy a higher standard of living. Carbon taxes must be used with caution. While businesses need to be encouraged to be more environmentally friendly, such taxes can cre­ ate economic strife. Instead of punishing companies for creating too much carbon dioxide and other waste products, there should be a reward system for building LEED structures, having less carbon emissions, and other friendly environmentally practices. Punishments rarely work. citizens Educating ot Zimbabwe and South Africa on the importance of elephants for tourism and ivory worked much better protecting; such creatures from poaching than the worldwide ban on ivory did. In fact, the ban only encouraged the use of illegal poaching. When i done correctly, using green practices can increase a com­ ipany’s productivity and prof- fi. t U*** Ca|edo^ Anyone who would like information about the K-8 summer school opportunities can call 269-795-5522. The cost is $100, and scholar­ ships are available. At the high school level, the Summer School Academy will use NovaNet software to allow students to Transitions' CALEDONIA VISION CENTER ■ ■ • ■ . I. fl F . o.ld ! Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available here re OO WW ■ Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. A _ .1 - a v A AI A Caledonia, Ml 49316_______~ 616) 891-20/20 'tz - ■ » nJ ■ *r. Helping Brittney Benjamin celebrate her award from the Economic Club of Grand Rapids were teacher Mark Sharpe, her mom Tammy and dad John Benjamin. its by reducing consumption public will be more enlight­ economy and retain its world This would of resources like paper and ened on the use of green influence. power, increasing productivi- practices. They will be more strengthen the dollar, result­ ing in the U.S. once again accepting of what are cur ­ employee reducing tyturnover, and enhancing rently radical changes in how having a greater economic the world does business. A status in the world. brand recognition. Money normally equates to If green and sustainable weaning period allows cur­ practices are implemented rent practices to become power, so the U.S. would have too quickly on a large scale, more efficient, resulting in even greater influence over world politics. However, they will not have much of greater economic gain. Green technology would should China exploit green an impact. Currently, there is great controversy between also stimulate the economy, and sustainable practices first, those wanting to save the resulting in more jobs and the Chinese would gain environment and those want- better standards of life. Once tremendous power and usurp jng conserve economic such practices are imple­ America as the main world stability. To make green and mented in civilized coun­ power. They would be able to sustainable practices more tries, they could then be break away from foreign oil, appealing to the public, there implemented in Third World enjoy great economic gain, needs to be more research countries, where impover­ and would have a great influ­ done on the impacts of glob­ ished people could enjoy ence on world politics. Since al warming and resource basic amenities like clean China is currently run by a shortages. Green and sus­ water, filtered through a communist government, this tainable practices must also solar-powered water filter. could create definite imbalbe made easier for the gener­ and electricity for cooking ances in world political structures. al population to utilize. Few and lights. The goal of green and sus ­ The current world leader people will use green prac­ tainable practices should be ‘ face-off ’ is between the tices if it absorbs too much to create more environmen ­ U.S. and China. The U.S. time or requires too much thinking power. For green still leads in foreign affairs, tally friendly and socially acceptable practices without but with a suffering economy and sustainable practices to sacrificing efficiency or ecoand some questionable deci ­ really work, there needs to , If the current sion-making. it is in danger nomic gain, be better education on the subject as well as less of a of losing its title to China. world leaders, such as the stigma attached to being a whose economy is booming U.S. and China, and up-andcoming nations like India at the expense of America. ‘tree-hugging hippie.’ would subsidize research for point in this The tipping All of these things take new programs while break ­ struggle for power will be time, which is why it largeing away from ties with oil green: Whoever can find scale green and sustainable companies and the like, this green and sustainable pracpractices are implemented too soon, they will be met dees that are economically goal could become reality, Despite critics saying superior and easy to use will with great opposition. there is no need for sustain ­ On the other hand, if green be the next world power, able practices, green eco ­ Obviously, whoever gams and sustainable practices are nomics could only help the that title will greatly affect implemented too late, it may world by creating better effi ­ the world's social and eco ­ be too late to make a sub­ ciency and more jobs, lead ­ nomic standing. If the U.S. stantial impact, and the ing to unparalleled standards breaks away from its world could face a largeBut no matter sca j e dependency on foreign oil of living, __ : energy crisis. what happens, green and sus ­ while creating new practices According to the University tainable practices will con ­ that other countries will of Reading, the use ot fossil tinue to affect the world. want, it could turn around its fuels is entirely necessary to discover and exploit other resources for energy produc­ tion. We are using old power to recover failed courses or create new power, so that we credits need for graduation. are not dependent on older Two academies will be practices. But if green and offered, from June 16 to July sustainable practices are not 10 and from July 14 to 31. found before we run out of The cost for summer other energy sources, we school at the high school may not have enough energy The Middleton level is $125 for TK students to fully exploit the new tech­ and $150 for out-of-district nology. There needs to be a Family is students. weaning process, but if the A $125 refund will be waiting period is too long, pleased to 4~ granted for each class to TK the world will still be announce the students who successfully dependent on old practices. complete their summer acad­ At that point, green and sus­ graduation of emy requirements. tainable practices will not be Additional information able to help for an even and application forms are longer time. available at the high school To make green and sus­ guidance office. Anyone tainable practices truly work, from Michigan College of with questions can call the they must be implemented in guidance office at 269-795- a timely fashion that still . Optometry. 5428. 06671966 allows for a weaning period. By waiting just a little, the TK offering summer school opportunities The Thornapple Kellogg School District is offering several opportunities for summer school this year, from the elementary through high school levels. At the elementary and middle school level, flyers were sent home with stu­ dents. ♦ Congratulation Dr. Middleton Breyne 4 4 4 4 4I 4 I 4 I < 4 I ♦L v .1I j 4 4 •* * i I 4 •I »I bL LJ F f b i! J 4 • • 4 4 rl < [j LI •* / > �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 10, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord [Cornerstone k church 708 W. Main Street www.cornerchurch.org Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. This Sunday Morning "Love Cod" ”A FRIENDLY u NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m. ............................................ 10:35 a.m. 698-3170 Middleville Wesleyan Church Evening Praise...................... Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev. David Klompien Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All walks, One faith Thy Word Rev. Richard J. Miller 2 miles east of M-37 698-6850 \S BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Service Times: Truth Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm www.duttonurc.org I Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 6:00 p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 1664 N. M-37 Highway WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Wednesday LifeSavers Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................................6:45p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................................................... 6:00p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................................................. 6:45p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a caring heart for our community 9 ’ and the • world" Sunday Worship .......... ..........9:30 a.m. and 6: (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH . 9:30 Worship Sunday School............................. 11:00 Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 a.m. May 11: 10 a.m. Worship-Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVklley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) ccxinec bne an ancient faith to a modem world 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. ■ C&RWtditQj BIBLE CHURCH Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Casual *** Contemporary *• Non-denominational Sunday morning Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Small groups during the week (call office) Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Caledonia Ml Everyone is welcome! Senior Pastor: Clint Abbott Pastor of Worship Arts: Steve Dennis Contact us: 616-550-1067 Check out our web-site: www.cbcwm.org Pioneer Club........ ....... Call for info. www.stpaulcaledonia.org Bible Study........... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and Mirf 1 METHODIUS W ti■ CATHOLIC CHURCH ,l»l 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 4:00 pm 9:30 am MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I I i**1' 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. ......................... Non-Traditional Service 11:00 a.m .......................................Traditional Service Pastor Scott E. Manning it® i Phone: (269) 948-2261 Website: Rev. Royle Bailard www.umcmiddleville.org 1 feirijn In r. « Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00. 9:30 & 11:00 Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace” 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org [MTJiiitt WAYFARER community V insssr n t x is Church spaa® Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. asiiajc wI Sunday Worship is at am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! I 10:00 Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: m ■ ’u ■ u •. wayfare rec .ora Whitneyville Peace Church Bible Church A Place For YOU! Lakeside 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Hird • • Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto SUNDAY CELEBRATION Worship Times: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) 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 (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor www.lakesidecommunity.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Website: whitneyvillebible.com M Leighton Church Redeemer Covenant Church A Place of Refuge Sunday Morning Worship.......... Sunday School for Al! Ages........ Pioneer Club Wednesdays ........ J ...... 9:30 a.m. ....11: fit a.m. ... .6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchnrch.org Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People whitneyville "The Family of God for AU People" 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm 616-698-8001 Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.redeemercovenant.org Yankee Springs Bible Church t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. I I to ■ F* R www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org MT I Fellowship Church Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes h Sunday School ................................................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............................................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ................................................ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).................. 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group.................................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ..................................................... 6:45 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Italy av&Me total. Everyone ij welcome. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Located in Leighton Township Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Weds. 6:30 p.m. % @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Phone: (616) 868-6437 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST preschool story time. day ofyour week Rev. Allen Strouse GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Phone 891-9259 Nursery available the entire morning, including a Nursery available during services IJ Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) and Sunday School Youth....................... Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors a.m. 9 45am Bible Studies 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, MI 49316 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 a.m. 11:00am - Contemporary .............. 6:00 p.m. jffletljobtet Gtjurdj Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com •n Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. ISunday the best ft1 8:30am - Traditional Evening Worship J 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) © p.m. 1 Make ............ 11:00 a.m. 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 wvAv.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. I* Sunday Services Join us Sundays at 10 am Sunday School.......................................................................... 9:45a.m. CALEDONIA 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Morning Worship Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm +. i+++4 ............... 9:45 a.m. !! 10$. fHE W'P'd'N 'A'O Douglas G. Beason, Visitation i I 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... ‘neuulife CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ••• V I--------- 1 middlevillecrc.org (Dutton United ‘Reformed Church Sunday School................................................. 10:50 a. m. Sunday Service Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Morning Worship............................... ■ St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED to A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Morning Worship.................................................. 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor — Attended Nursery Sunday School......................................................... 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES '47 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://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. _______ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 I ' I ‘ L r drastic i i i1 S A �c \1 V a “speed trap” town? To the editor: T> V * % J H A ■J (Tlx. X Sis ii IR 'V i FA I •w ■v,r Xr. *w ! I? iiu Ar .Vue ■B Ji A Uihiin Chui •rfca ate" :rs:i»:ra » iotasitli' zif I I**** ■ Patricia Wilson, Middleville Frontier ribbon cutting Taking part in last week’s ribbon cutting at Frontier Heating and Cooling in Caledonia are (front row, from left) Mark Prins, Sharon Prins, Margo Prins, Tim Kelly, Bruce Higgins, Ron Prins, (back) Moe Damghani, Kendrew Mueller, Jim Shoaf, Walter Bujak, Kay Rose, Jim VanTill, Scott Deace, Ed Pawloski Jr., Jane DeBat, Rebecca Lectka, Dee Hudson and Linda VanderVelde. The 25wait year-old business is owned by father and son, Ron and i < ID A c= Mark Prins. The Prinses recently moved the business to 2 9790 Cherry Valley, behind Caledonia Printing, where now ^ave a showroom and a 2,500-square-foot and Clftex Scfuwt Ca‘te warehouse Saint ffauf - Zt- MOMS Club of The Kentwood, Cascade and Caledonia will be hosting a free open house June 4 at the Cascade Public Library in the Friend's Room, 2870 Jack Smith Ave. SE. from 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 Detour begins in Middleville tion, to allow traffic to share one lane on Main Street, no Staff Writer For everything Drivers on Main Street in on-street parking is permit­ Middleville can still get to ted. Work is still on schedule, from business M-37. While traffic is being diverted into one lane, cars with a completion date set for the end of August. and light trucks are still cards and Work being done right allowed to negotiate the now is on the bridge and street. brochures call However, for commercial directly in front of Railroad vehicles the detour around Street. The downtown detour streetscape" work for cars, which will reroute J-Ad Graphics the ’’streetscape detour is already in effect. traffic onto Railroad and Truck traffic is beingA- routed Washington streets, cannot (269) 945-9554 o until this repavin begin onto Parmalee Road. In addi© work has been completed. The village and its contractors ask that drivers be patient. The parking lots o r behind and next to down10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. town businesses will remain momsclubkccmi@yahoo.co Children should come open during construction. dressed as their favorite m. MOMS Club is an interna­ princess or pirate. There will be games, crafts, and snacks. tional support group for stayContact Kate for more at-home parents and their information at 616-656-3788 children. by Patricia Johns MOMS event to be at Cascade library CT® jE (111 __UB ** On Friday evening, after a long day at the office, my husband decided to take the dog to Stagecoach Park in the village of Middleville for a walk. It's a lovely place to walk, take a look at the river and watch birds, too. As it turned out, the walk with the dog was an expen­ sive one. costing us $70 not including the gas to get there because hiding in the tree line al the village border on Irving Road was a Barry County Sheriff deputy wait­ ing for her next victim. Yes, my husband was speeding, not on Irving Road but once he crossed the village line. I've noticed the sheriff car parked half-hidden at this and other locations in the village of Middleville during the 12 years we've lived here, and it has always left me with a strange feeling. 1 am all for enforcing laws, but I am against turning our town into a police state. I wonder why the Middleville Village Council feels it is necessary to hire this kind of police action here. 1 have never noticed a speed trap in Hastings nor in Caledonia. Times are tough in Michigan, and I guess Barry' County is in dire need of additional revenue but people living in Barry County are experiencing tough times, loo, and paying $70 for trav­ eling 5 mph over the speed limit is a high price to pay. Of course one easy solu­ tion is to slow down, but that does not address all the issues. I wonder why Middleville has been singled out as the community in Barry County that requires surveilling residents in order to catch them doing something wrong. Is this the image Middleville wants to project to both residents and visitors who come to use our park, bike paths and shop in the vil­ lage? I also wonder why Hastings, with the Hastings City Police. Barry County Sheriff and Michigan State Police all having headquar­ ters there, does not endorse harassing the citizens of Hastings in a similar way. Maybe it's just easier to get away with this kind of unsa­ vory activity in Middleville. Regardless of the reasons why, people driving in Middleville need to be very cautious and aware of their speed, or it will cost them plenty. Enrolling Now! 3=^ V Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, menial, social, physical, and * I b; emotional growth. A t= 4 I ~ Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program ~ 3 Hour Class —=> V II '.t r t' / ’u I © I I — Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 »e —A tn 2 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 r* —% - r- L 8 ■« A V < I ALL fl Sg HANGING ES BASKETS TK showing community movie May 9 y «l*» -1 TO 4 to M ■to* tY: As part of spring week at Thornapple Kellogg High School, the student council is inviting the community to enjoy a movie in the big gym i * - if >’7^ I - L. » I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I at the high school on Friday, May 9. at 9 p.m. Families should bring blankets and pillows. The concessions stand will be < open. (* The cost for the family- ; friendly movie is $1 for chil­ dren and $2 for adults. MOTHER'S DAY § ' < FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Smith-Diamond ON SALE THIS SAT. & SUN. 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(through May) 11-4 / ✓7 r to | 1 W ■ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 10, 2008 Peace Church presenting patriotic musical A* C Saima M. Zera MIDDLEVILLE - Saima M. Zera of Middleville, passed away May 6, 2008 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. She was born Sept. 8, 1917 in Beechwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Mary Latvala; two sisters Chelsea and great grandson Blake; great great grandson, Jayden. Cremation has taken place. Respecting her wishes, no public service will be held. A family memorial will be held at a later date. and two brothers; her hus­ band, Joseph and son, Gerald. She is survived by her daughter, Margie (Howard) DeWent; granddaughters, Cathy Moore and Sally Peterson; grandsons, Brian and Greg Peterson; great granddaughters, Ashley and Road, Sunday, Sunday, May 18, at 11 a.m. “This is a very fitting time to give thanks to our five branch­ es of the armed services — Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines,” said Laurence Ferguson. The accompanist is Betty Near and the choir is directed The Peace Church Choir will present a timely musical "With Liberty and Justice for All" on the weekend our nation will be celebrating Armed Forces Day, which is the weekend prior to Memorial Day. The musical will be at the church, 6950 Cherry Valley by Mary Weaver. The narra­ tor during the concert will be Maynard Flikkema. The choir also will sing musical numbers exemplify­ ing the national heritage and religious freedom. The public is invited to attend this patriotic musical. I K< /-'s nil 1liitf Vs- £ 4 J • •:r^; A 3 r I -c ■- T 2 * 1 Winning Odyssey team performs Monday f w-r -4 3- - - .?' V /I A /A -I I j X / J I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Page Odyssey of the Mind Eccentrics team of Emily Adams, Jager Flikkema, Marlee Willshire, Jade Hilton, Janie Noah, Merle Simmons, Amy Cutlip coaches and Melissa Flikkema and Mindy Cutlip will have the opportunity to strut their stuff at the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting Monday, May 12. The team is getting ready to compete at the world level in Maryland from May 31 to June 3. Then the team will contin­ ue its fund-raising efforts to raise money necessary to get to the University of Maryland. Many local organ­ izations—including the school district, Caledonia Kiwanis Club, Middleville Rotary Club and others — have already contributed. The team members raised more than $100 on Saturday, May 3, collecting and return­ ing deposit cans and bottles. Next on the team's fundraising calendar is Friday, May 16, when the OM garage sale in Fairview Estates goes on all day. Fairview Estates is east on M-37 across from the Barry County Fairgrounds On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the team members will be up to their elbows in soap bubbles during a car wash at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. In addition, those stopping by to have their cars washed can sample some In Memory of ' r Don Britten ■A It has been five years since you passed away, although sometimes it seems just like yesterday Not a day passes without thoughts ofyou or a mention ofyour name. a; r —A * \Ce will continually share memories ofyou y with those who never had the chance to experience firsthand your love, generosity and wisdom. The love we have for you will never, ever fade - it just grows stronger with each passing day. The day will come when we will see you again — we loved you then, we love you now and we will love you forever! © s £ Your Wife Phyllis Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great, Great Grandchildren sweet treats at the OM Parents and Grandparents Bake Sale. Team members also are selling candy bars to help make the trip a reality. Anyone who would like to see the eight-minute first place performance can attend the board of education meet­ ing Monday at 7 p.m. in room 1616 at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. •< - fis 1 V’ L * Caledonia FFA was wellrepresented at the Region V FFA Leadership Conference led by a group of regional officers from West Michigan, including Caledonia seniors Clint Steketee Justin and Vandervennen, who served as president and secretary, respectively. At the conference, region­ al officers conducted a day­ long seminar on teamwork, officer training and chapter planning. Caledonia also had two of its members elected to the officer team for the upcoming year: Kelsey Steketee as pres­ ident and Dakota Vandentoorn as secretary. Steketee is involved in track and volleyball and serves as the Caledonia FFA vice pres­ ident. Vandentoorn is active in wrestling and shows Quarterhorses and Angus cat­ tle. Both are sophomores and 4 Cgulkui T> -& « I HI S» - .w W » » H ♦ *10.00 OFF a Full Set of Nails s5.00 OFF a Nail Fill *5.00 OFF any Mani/Pedi Combo (Thru 5/17/08) 4 ♦ Gift Certificates Available H JflHCi * < Callfor more information or to schedule an appointment 4 *«! 5JS fel yiljjgii1 j JR.to i ■ Mb a Picured from left to right are retiring regional president Clint Steketee with newly elected regional president Kelsey Steketee while retiring regional secretary Justin Vandervennen poses with newly elected regional secretary Dakota Vandentoorn. will serve with five other members from West Michigan. 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The Middleville Rotary Club decided that instead of serving a traditional spaghetti dinner they would host a Writer On Friday, June 13, hun­ dreds of cyclists and their supporters will come to Middleville to get prepared for the National 24-Hour Challenge, which begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14. Local women earns MSU education scholarships A senior majoring in spe­ cial education (learning dis­ abilities) with a language arts teaching major, Donohue has been a classroom volunteer in Grand Rapids. She has also worked in a middle school special education classroom. A religious edu­ cation teacher Donohue also volunteers at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. She is a dean's list student. Her parents are Bill and Kelly Donohue. The honors were given during the college's annual Awards Reception April 18 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The MSU College of Education presented nearly 150 deserving undergraduate and graduate students with scholarships or fellowships this year. These financial gifts are supported by gener­ ous donors and recognize only the strongest students for their academic performance and record of leadership and community service. Stephanie Scott, a 2004 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, has received one of six Hilda F. Mitchell Internship Fund Scholarships from Michigan State University’s College of Education. Her parents are Glenn and Beverly Scott. Scott would like to teach in an urban Chicago school fol­ lowing her teaching intern­ ship. An elementary senior specializing in social studies, she directed lessons for first­ and second-graders at two elementary schools this past school year. Scott also has worked toward meeting chil­ dren's needs through various campus ministries and stu­ dent groups, such as the International Justice Mission. Katherine Donohue, a 2004 graduate of Caledonia High School, has received one of two Arthur R. and Pearl Butler Scholarships from Michigan State University's College of Education. X ' v *>•» 11 “Taste of Middleville" event to bring cyclists and residents together in search of good thinss to eat. The goal for the club is to use profits to help build the Chet Geukes memorial clock downtown as the Eastbank project moves forward. iob Williams and Lon Lefanty have worked to get commitments to participate from 17 local businesses that sell everything from pizza to turkey to cookies to ice cream to fried rice to Mexican delights. Lew Personaire from the National 24-Hour Challenge is excited about the change. H Cyclists who are looking for that pasta dinner will find it and lots of other tasty treats.” he said. Tickets will be available from Rotary Club members starting Tuesday. May 13. Tickets are $1 each or in booklets of 6 for $5. On June 13 all tickets will be $1. The food vendors will sell their items for tickets. The Taste of Middleville will be held in the high school cafeteria. Community groups are invited to partici­ pate by setting up informa­ tion booths to line the path­ way from the middle school, where the cyclists register, to the high school. Tickets are available from different route this year rTZ-T’.iWffj’ Due to construction on Main Street in Middleville, the Memorial Day Parade route will change this year. The parade will be held on Monday, May 26. Line up will start at 10 a.m. at the Bradford White parking lot w • ns In £ H * <• * A T rX« - - ROTARY CLUB n< dl£*| I IDDiFflLLE WOUGAM 4*7 < I FL-r* -«*- w 1 3 tSS lit ■»—w»- Cl t i I — Bi I —■ — s • • • -- - H Rotary Club member Bob Williams told the Middleville Rotary Club about plans for the Taste of Middleville on June 13. - - Now open in Caledonia•••• KA. 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The Kellogg Middle School cyclists and area residents, marching band will provide patriotic accompaniment. “ Did I get Anyone interested in hav­ “Hey! Coach “Hey! Mom & Dad, a physical this year? ing a float in the parade can says I need a I want to go out for a I want to go to camp call either the Village Of physical soon. ” sport this year!" Ss. this summer.”^/ Middleville at 269-795-3385 or Thornapple Township < • «—J 269-795-7202. Candy and other items A • . may be distributed, handed I I out by walkers —not thrown rsA > * \// * I a £ from floats. M 5V on Lafayette Street, with the parade stepping off at 10:30 a.m. The route will travel down Lafayette, turn right on Grand Rapids Street to East Main, and left to Mt. Hope Cemetery for the ceremony. The parade is sponsored I f J & r\ • • X V- • AX make the move now nA r -. '■-A--; I A 1 §4 •mH TL * ni 7 V .. -A » fl Ml - $?■ T-. Hastings Pediatrics J wFlP? 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Supported by many local businesses and organizations, Audrey VanStrien said, “It was great. We think we will know how to do it even better next year.” She may look for a date late in May for the next event, she said. Staff Writer On Saturday, April 26, and Friday through Sunday, May 2 to 4, the Village of Middleville was filled with youthful cyclists looking for helmets, bird watchers, recy­ clers, music and art lovers and picnic-goers. The first Middleville Bike d I Now that she has had a lit­ tle sleep. Green Days organ­ izer Sue Merrill is looking ahead to next year, as well. “We might even join forces with the Bike Rodeo and combine the best of what happened this weekend, said Merrill. One offshoot of the Green Days event is that Merrill is continuing her nature and bird walks on the Paul Henry Trail at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. Anyone interested in taking one of the walks can just meet at the entry to the trail on Saturday mornings. '/y Ur $ c«< —■*• Emergency personnel from Thornapple Township Emergency Services and the Freeport Fire Department were on hand to help with the rodeo **•—r~ • I - _____ Chemical Bank’s Middleville branch donated two bikes to the rodeo. Standing behind winners Jay Benedict and Abigaiil Luepnitz are branch manager Ann Uhlberg, Ashley Adams, Ben Zaccanelli and Cindie Ritzema. ■’■■ Rehab First 8H i k 7-** - ical Therapy Physi :s ; ■.» -> •i: liaaw •t I z Wveryone had their hel­ met fitted properly ’jjt/XT t• 4F w F £ 5^—* — - Over 34 years ofexperience ! AYNARD' WATER CONDITION! tt 4 J •— <1 =rSf-=.? I '^1 I V ____ __ —__ XM’ ■ • 1i i- ur one stop water store! 'I. I s’ - n ij isriBM to.l«l US- Villi'! iU *3 -Zl I <- 1- B AlJ/J WTWERS Mi 5 ■S'WATFP CONDITIONING XIa I M J • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE bi. 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Main St. SE 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 I | rn 1100th St. SE *»!| �* The Sun and News. Middleville, May 10, 2008/ Page 9 •II Rummage sale to support education & youth projects at Caledonia church i Cherry Valley, a faith community of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is holding its Third Annual Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16-17 at the church, located at 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B. This year the sale has been expanded to a two day event. “Last year many people told us that we should have kM i I I I I1 ' i electronic equipment, sport­ ing goods and household items. Additionally, there will be clothing, shoes, jew­ elry, books, home decor, toys and much more. Once again the proceeds from the sale will help fund Cherry Valley's children's education events. Funds may also be used to cover other youth projects both locally and around the Presbytery of started the sale on Friday, so this year we are doing so,” said Diane Hoekstra, sale coordinator. “We will be col­ lecting and organizing items at various times throughout the week, and we encourage others from the community to drop off items they may wish to contribute to the event.” Among the rummage sale offerings will be furniture. nJ R pa KrX* > A c- A* • ® ** Mp4 It V- • ~ -V * •t or * t & .Y a — Si *A ; <• - ?• » is? £5 33^ J Srk J - % / r- Vx A? Fj I i Wednesday (May 13-14), items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. until noon each day. For additional informa­ tion or to arrange for pickup of items, please contact the church office at (616) 8917910 or Diane Hoekstra at (269) 948-8615. The church meets in the be hi fid building behind the Monterex Grill. Turn west at the light at 92nd and Cherry Valley and watch for signs. Business tax committee holds local hearing Grand Rapids area busi­ The subcommittee will Gaylord. ness owners testified before continue taking testimony at Recommendations will be the Senate MBT Impact hearings across the state, made to the Senate Finance Assessment Subcommittee with stops in Oakland Committee in June. Saginaw Thursday on ways to improve County, and the state's new Michigan Business Tax. “Today's hearing allowed members of the subcommitlee to hear directly from On Saturday, May 17, The home is a 735-bed, business owners on the unin­ MiddleVilla Lanes in long-term-care nursing facil­ tended consequences of the Middleville will be one of the ity for veterans. The carnival MBT,” said subcommittee bowling centers participating is an event for the veterans chair Sen. Mark Jansen, R- in a bowl-a-thon for the and their loved ones. Gaines Township. Grand Rapids Home for The bowl-a-thon at the “Michigan's economy Veterans. Proceeds will go MiddleVilla will run from depends on businesses. If the toward the home's carnival noon to 5 p.m. MBT is having a negative fund. impact on the state's job providers, then we need to make it more fair and equi­ table.” Jansen was selected to chair the MBT Impact impressions macle simple Assessment Subcommittee Helping you create a buyer friendly atmosphere by Senate Finance to sell your house. Detailed consultations or Committee Chair Nancy hands-on editing of your furnishings. Cassis, R-Novi. Other mem­ For more information and photos visit: bers of the bipartisan sub­ www.homestagingmichigan.org committee include Sens. Jud Phone: 8 Gilbert, R-Algonac, and co s 269.795.3073 Michael Prusi, D-Ishpeming. “It was extremely impor­ tant to seek input from those that are actually paying the new tax, and this hearing provided the opportunity to MON.-FRI. Located in the do so,” Gilbert said. 6:30-2:30 Hone Center of West Mich icpi SAT. 9:00-1:00 The MBT replaced the widely despised single busi­ ness tax last year. \ I FIRST I Since the inception of the I ! TIME small coffee or I new tax, the finance commit­ tee has heard copious testi­ '\ VISIT riClT bottle of water / \ VI d1 1 MUST PRESENT COUPON mony that the tax is unduly ✓ ; harming small businesses. 9818 CherryVd.byAxe., Qdectnia • 616-891-466 3 Bowl for Vets is Saturday o1 f Lake Michigan of which Cherry Valley is a part. Sale items may be dropped off at the church starting on Monday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 5 to 7 p.m. that day. On Tuesday and HOME STAGING MICHIGAN I *• Musicians provided a footstomping and hand clapping good time during the community picnic. II zxxJLr ■I3|l i. 'rtl. , L\ la . Dutton Days" are coming The Dutton community is planning its annual two-day event to be held the weekend following Father's Day. This year's festivities will be Friday,- June 20, from 4-8 p.m. and Sat Jun 21,9 a.m. 5 p.m. Events this year include: Craft show both days, Kids Zone play area both days with inflatable play area Sat 1-5 p.m. Entertainment both days ending with "Strike group percussion on Saturday at 3 p.m. Antique Auto show is also on ii Saturday from 1-3 p.m. there will also be a chainsaw carver on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. . There will be a kick-off the new Dutton Community food pantry at this event with fund raisers to include a silent auction of the wood carvings, and a pancake breakfast at the Fire Station. Along with these fund raisers r donations of non-persishable food can be dropped off at the Pantry's booth at the event. Organizers are looking for Mary Jo’s Cafe Express___ _ volunteerssto help on the weekend events and also individuals interested in being on a planning commit­ tee for Dutton Days. For more information, please call Mike or Vicki Schmidt at 616-698-8610 or 616-690-6732, or email us at Vschmidt@kentland.com. FREE I 06671750 YMCA Child Care in Caledonia 9751 Duncan Lake 616-891 -6223 www.grymca.org Beyond expectations. My promise to you. Contact Jill Briggs at Jbriggs@grymca.org t “A SUMMER OF HEROES” Ages 5 (must have finished Kindergarten) through 12 J Your child will experience activities this summer that will help build * I self-esteem, social skills, increase physical activity, PLUS... they will have fun! This year they will explore a world of “heroes" - past, present, and make believe - while they develop the hero inside each one of them! 1 n s i y t 1 LAKE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 10, 2008 Mindy Warner named Rotary Student for March Heidi Prior, instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nominated senior Mindy Warner, daughter of Andrew and Janice Warner of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for March. She says, “Mindy was selected because she has ‘proven’ herself in the class­ room, in the participation of extra-curricular activities, in the community, and in her personal life.” Academically, Warner has excelled by earning honor roll status all trimesters of her high school career. Her extra-curricular activities have included the National Honors Society and her ‘true passion’ as a captain of the II swim team, Swimming became a venue for Warner to use her talents. She was named All-Conference for three years and was a confer­ ence champion her junior year. In the community and at TK, Warner delights in giv­ ing of herself to help others. She assisted in raising funds to attend a church-sponsored mission trip to Timber Bay, Saskatchewan, where she volunteered three weeks of her summer to help other individuals. She also partici­ pates with her youth group from Peace Church and seeks out opportunities to offer assistance. Warner also became a certified life guard, a respon- pip^ncicll FOCUS sibility she takes very seri­ Furnished by Drew McFadden ously. She can be depended of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 upon to follow through with her obligations at the com­ munity pool. Finally, in her personal life, Prior notes, “Mindy is Create a retirement plan employee contributes or not. If you're a small-business always the optimist and your to maintains a very positive owner, you put your heart. for yourself. As a business Contributions are are tax She soul - and most of your time owner, you're responsible for employees outlook about life, strives to see the best in all - into your vour business. establishing your own retire­ deductible. * "Owner-only" 401(k) people and seeks out ways to Unfortunately, sheer hard ment account. Fortunately, ii you have nave no make a difference in their work doesn't always trans­ you have some attractive plan - If lives. What she can give jate ,nt0 financial security - choices, including the fol­ employees other than your back to make the world a bet­ so you'll need to take some lowing: spouse, you can establish an ter place is what Mindy is all additional steps. * SEP-IRA - You can con­ "owner-only" 401(k) plan. about.” Here are a few to consider: tribute up to 25 percent of Between salary deferral and Warner has decided to as profit sharing, you can con­ Protect your business your compensation begin studies this fall at much as $46,000 - to a SEP- tribute up to $46,000, in pre­ against the loss of a key Michigan State University in tax dollars, to your ownerIRA. Your contributions are employee. If you have an order to become a dietitian. employee with valuable tax deductible and your earn­ only 401(k), or $51,000 if management or sales skills, ings have the potential to you're 50 or older. Like a and this person were to die grow tax-deferred until with­ SEP-IRA and SIMPLE IRA, unexpectedly, your business drawn. This plan offers you a 401 (k) provides the poten­ could suffer. That's why you significant flexibility in tial to accumulate taxmay want to write a "key- making contributions for deferred earnings. But if you and related the history of person" life insurance plan yourself and your employ­ open a Roth 401(k) your retablos in an hour-long on this employee. In its sim­ ees. Plus, as an employer, earnings have the potential workshop. plest form, key-person cov­ you can generally deduct, as to grow tax free, provided This event was funded for erage pays cash to your com­ business expenses, any con­ you've had your account at Caledonia Elementary by pany, which is usually the tributions you make on least five years and you don't United Bank. The children's policy beneficiary, when the behalf of your plan partici­ start taking withdrawals until tie art work will be displayed at you're at least 59-1/2. designated employee dies or pants. Barnes and Noble, along with becomes disabled. Key-per ­ * SIMPLE IRA You can (However, you make Roth select pieces of Martinez’s art son insurance also can be put in up to $10,500 or 401(k) contributions with work at the Kentwood loca­ tion for the month of May. A structured to fund deferred- $13,000 if you're 50 or older after-tax dollars.) Your tax or financial advi­ reception for the show will be compensation arrangements - to a SIMPLE IRA. As is the buyout buvout agreements case with the SEP-IRA, your sor can help you decide held Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. or There is no cost for this between partners, earnings have the potential which retirement plan is event which allows everyone Avoid "raiding" business to grow tax deferred. You right for your business. But to enjoy this joint show of coffers to pay for personal can match your employees' don't wait too long to choose these works of art. expenses. Try to keep six to contributions dollar for dol­ one, or to make the other 12 months' worth of living lar, up to three percent of moves necessary to help you expenses in a liquid account. compensation, but no more make progress toward your Once you have established than $10,500 (or $13,000 for financial goals. When you this "emergency fund," you'll employees 50 and over). own a business, time flies •7 be less likely to tap into your Alternatively, you could so make the right moves business' income or assets to contribute two percent of today. pay for unexpected personal each eligible employee's This entire site Copyright expenses, such as a new compensation each year, up 2008 Edward Jones appliance, a costly car repair to a maximum of $4,600, or a large medical bill. regardless of whether the Financial strategies for small-business owners i x W4 % 6* w & fa 7, ILlifi >»! #. Retablo Art at Caledonia Elementary The world of retablos was introduced to Caledonia Elementary second graders by artist Eva Martinez. On May 2, Martinez helped Carrie Murphy's class explore the process of Hispanic retablos. Students sanded metal foil, embossed and painted with acrylics. Martinez is affiliated with Grandville Arts Academy in £ 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. 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Thornapple Kellogg High I School Science teacher. Members of the board of education will present the 250 graduates with their diplomas. Music will be pro­ vided by the Thornapple Kellogg High School Band, directed by Ray Rickert. The honors choir and sen­ ior members of the concert choir will sing “Seize the Day" by Roger Emerson, directed by Laura Oprea. is ask ^Rl Ml 7 I 11 Ik 4 I 1 5 w Gavin or MMBf 1 A Rusty cssia “•for. jitb —- NOW OPEN * CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT 1^. for all your Pontiac, Buick or Chevrolet needs I MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING APPOINTMENTS I OPEN FRIDAYS ASR INSURANCE ACCEPTED I ft Seif rassssn 11 632 E. Main St Caledonia 888-994-2846 A Chevrolet BUICK PONTIAC. k L >’ k . I • - < * : BRIAN NICKEOWN, D.D.S. • F or 891 -8104 www.seifauto.com McKeown MIDDLEVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY l» I 4525 N. 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The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) administers federal funding for 55 counties to conduct enhanced enforce­ ment to increase safety belt use across the state. Grant-funded counties in West Michigan are Barry, Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Cass, Berrien, Calhoun, Montcalm, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren. 4 ------------ v ■> »i! J* k V 1 N A . *'l»k A > ** ’I ‘•U. 11 ITK golfers fifth at final Gold jamboree Haverdink and South fired 36's. After a few days of chas­ and Byron Center 168. The Thomapple Kellogg Christian’s P.J. Faber both ing the South Christian “It's never safe to ride in a Sailors in the O-K Gold Trojans had finished second vehicle without wearing your Conference, Thornapple to the Sailors at the previous Check Us Out! • Grower Direct • Quality Roots safety belt, but the data Kellogg's varsity boys’ golf three jamborees. They are GREAT TREES & SHRUBS shows a marked decrease in team slipped back to fifth at fourth in the overall league 3^ GREAT SELECTION nighttime use," OHSP direc­ Tuesday's league jamboree standings heading into the Sr* tor Michael L. Prince said. hosted by Hamilton at conference tournament at the GREAT PRICES 3 • .• -X “Michigan law enforcement Diamond V Golf Meadows on Tuesday. Springs 75+ VARIETIES 4 ■nrv 4' 1 will be out strictly enforcing Course. Justin Helmholdt and Potted Trees the state's safety belt laws to The Sailors won their fifth, Scott Pitsch each fired 38's Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. >• encourage people to save consecutive league jamboree to lead the Trojan team. Brad 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks Si Steffen and Travis Clelland their lives by wearing safety Tuesday, firing a 151. if rHamilton was second, on its added 42's. 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May 10 2008 I TK survives scary sevenths to sweep the Sailors The Trojans took their first two-game sweep of South Christian in recent memory on the Sailors* soft­ ball diamond Thursday after­ noon. Thomapple Kellogg held on for a 6-4 victory in game one. as the Sailors put some pressure on by scoring three runs in the bottom of the sev­ enth. TK scored the first five runs of the game, and Trojan pitcher Meagan Bishop had a no-hitter going through five innings before the Sailors managed a couple of hits and their first run of the game in the bottom of the sixth. A leadoff single in the seventh was followed by a triple, a pop-up. another triple, and sacrifice grounder that drove in the final run for the Sailors. Bishop struck out the last batter on a called third strike, finishing the game with five strike outs, two walks, and five hits allowed. Six different Trojans scored runs, Three Trojans had two hits in the contest, with Erin Ebmeyer knocking a triple and and a double. Stephanie Gonzalez a single * and a double, and Bishop helping her ow n cause w ith a pair of singles. Adrienne Palmer and Gonzalez each had two RBI's, with Palmer getting the big one with a two-run single in the third inning that scored Emma Bishop for the eventual game-winning run. The Trojans had to hold on for a 6-5 win in game two too. TK started with a big first inning, scoring four runs. Palmer belted a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded that scored Gonzalez from third, that was fouled by a couple Sailor errors and an RBI sin­ gle off the bat of Laci Forbes. South scored a run in the second inning with a lead-off double followed by a twoout triple. South then tied it up in the third with a hit bats­ man. a ground-out. two sin­ gles. and two infield putouts. The Trojans then added some insurance in the fifth inning, getting two runs. South’s pitcher got the first two Trojans out on infield pop-ups, but then allowed the next four TK hitlers on base hitting one. walking one. and giving up RBI sin­ gles to Palmer and Jenna Teunessen. South made a comeback in the seventh again, scoring a run after an error and« two singles. South had the tying run on third and the winning run on second when Trojan pitcher Emma Bishop got the last batter to pop-up the ball to her. ending the comeback attempt. The Trojans split a confer­ ence double header with Hamilton Tuesday. The Hawkeyes took game one 43. then the Trojans bounced back to win game two 7-2. The Trojans rallied for two runs to tie game one at three in the sixth inning, but a lead-off walk and a bloop single w ith two outs allowed the Hawkeyes to get the win­ ning run across in the top of the seventh. Hamilton struck first in the opening inning scoring three runs. The Trojans came right back in the bottom of the first when Gonzalez singled and scored on a infield ground-out. fhe score remained 3-1 until the sixth inning when V ’6 A AW • k X ■,x - Lj1 f, Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Bishop slides in between the South Christian second baseman and short stop with a steal of second base during the third inning of game two Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •j Meagan Bishop started a rally with a one-out single to right-center. Ebmeyer fol­ lowed with a walk. Emma Bishop then delivered the big blow, a double to right center that scored her sister Meagan three walks while striking out ten Hawkeyes. TK managed seven hits against Klenk in the second game, powered by a triple Ur and a double off the bat of Gonzalez to go along with Fir st (Rehab / | FHYSICAL Z, 0 4* out eight baiters and allowed only three hits,one walk, and one unearned run. Emma Bishop relieved her in the sixth inning, striking out four of the seven batters she faced. 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Her coun­ terpart of the Hawkeyes, Hanna Klenk. pitched a fine game too allowing three hits and two walks while striking out 12. The Trojans broke open game two, taking a 6-1 lead, with five runs in the fifth. Ebmeyer knocked in two ru n s w 11 h a single, Tuenessen drove in a run with a triple. and Katie Fletcher added her second RBI single of the game. Meagan Bishop picked up the win. allowing only three hits, one earned run. and the other run producing hits. Monday in a non-confer­ ence contest TK was held scoreless five through innings, but finally broke through for a 5-1 win over Forest Hills Eastern. A. five-run sixth inning pushed the Trojans in front. Teunessen hit a bases loaded triple to power that attack. Meagan Bishop started the game as pitcher, and struck l or more information or to enroll in our monthk * IKY investing program, ■ '} call todav. * » rew McFadden § Financial Advisor £ •• 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia. 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Middleville, May 10, 2008 Page 13 Trojan girls spread the field and spread scoring around Thornapple Kellogg to advantage of its home field Wednesday night. * The Trojan varsity girls soccer team scored a 4-0 win over Wayland in O-K Gold Conference action, spreading the Wildcats out on the turf at Bob White Stadium. “Our forwards Kelsey Aubil, Molly Wilson, Kaley Jachim, Lyndi Garrison and A great through ball from VanderHeide to Aubil gave Aubil a breakaway goal to start things off for the Trojans. It was Aubil's tum to help out a teammate next. Aubil, who was very active up front all night, crossed a ball in for teammate Kaley Jachim who finished her shot for a 2-0 TK lead. Nicole Humphrey took advantage of their defenders and made some great runs up front." said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “Our Mids, Brittany Giguere, Ashley Jachim, Kendra Ohler, Heidi VanderHeide. Alyssa Vereeke, and Courtney DeWent, all played well maintaining possession in the midfield." Tedrow, Megan Crapse. Amanda Nicholas, and Celia Salmon allowed just three Wildcat shots all night, help­ Kate goalkeeper ing Scheidel to another shut out. On Monday, the Trojans were without a few starters, and it hurt them in a 2-1 loss » to Byron Center. were Bulldogs The The Trojans continued to play with intensity in the sec­ ond half, with Wilson and Garrison scoring goals “I was happy to see all my forwards shoot some great quality shots on goal. They have been working hard and it was nice to see them rewarded." Langridge said. The Trojan defense of Nicole Ybema. Kristin PRIMARY, continued from page 1 & ........ % bi fln EM IB j '■"’Wl I 1 w * dIbl^^ 1^^ III!! i ijWbbH ^libRiT I SlrPtlP Lf i *r • r dent, of a problem that may arise with an ordinance sun­ setting nonconforming lots in the agricultural and rural residential (R-l) zoning dis­ tricts. Hitchcock's view is that the sunset provision, which was apparently approved in 2003, means that such lots and homes on them will not be able to be sold without a variance from the zoning board of appeals. Harrison said that the lots had been grandfathered in and asked if they also needed to look at non-conforming lots in R-2 and R-3 districts. Trustee Larry Stauffer said that he did not remember the sunset provision. Koopmans wanted to know how many lots were affected. Harrison recommended that the matter be referred to the planning commission. The board agreed and approved a motion to send the matter to the commission. During the board com­ ment period, Bujak reminded everyone of the carnival being sponsored this week­ end by the Kiwanis Club on the stadium grounds and thanked the participants in the 10th annual village of Alaska cleanup. Rick Snoeyink, trustee, referred to the 96th Street gravel issue, saying that the adhoc road committee had itemized paving issues. He noted that in checking with the Kent County Road new musical Wicked as well as the classic musical Songwriter Oklahoma. James Taylor’s music is fea­ tured in one selection, as well as music from Disney's The Lion King. The honors choir and jazz band take the stage Thursday. May 15. The hon­ ors choir will perform at 7 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes LI The minutes for the April 2nd, 2008 Charter Township Board of P I L. Trustees Meeting which were approved on May 7th. 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 07518982 I I yjl* It’s Not About the House <• I • • •• 1 I It's about the family that lives in the house. wk iiw I> $ Commission, he had learned that either the supervisor or the township manager can ask the county for estimates on the costs of adding gravel to roads needing it. He also that observed that graveling would be an item for the next township budget year. Koopmans thanked the members of the public safety advisory committee and Bennett for "the hard work involved in purchasing equipment. They have done a nice job. We were able to reduce the millage," he said. Christian, commenting on the school board election, said that it went very smooth­ ly; 6.7 percent of the township's registered voters turned out for the election. f with a program includ­ ing selections from Newsies as well as pieces from a recent trip to the state choral festival. The jazz band will play later that evening, starting at 8:15 p.m., with some favorite selections from the Glenn Miller era, in addition to selections performed at vari­ ous jazz festivals this year. The concerts will be capped off with a perform­ ance by the TK Concert Choir Sunday. May 18. at 2 p.m. The choir's selections include a medley from Evifa. two pieces from Wicked, and various Broadway and pop selections. Graduating senior mcmbers of each group will be honored by their respective directors at each perform­ ance. and special honors will be announced. The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. Stauffer, who had enjoyed some gentle ribbing about •A his return from a mission trip to Kenya, commented on the difference between elections in Caledonia and Kenya, say­ ing, " We don't kill each other." During the final public comment period. Hitchcock thanked the board members for taking note of his con­ cerns about the sunset provi­ sion on nonconforming lots. He estimated that probably a minimum of 20 lots were affected. He observed that every home in the agricultur­ al and R-l districts that was on a lot of less than two acres would not be salable. The board adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The next meeting of the township board w ill be on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the township hall at 230 Maple Street. have been like for the multitude to sit at th e 4 feet of J esus as he delivered his ^ermon on the Mount? dome experience it for yourself asthe £>ible^ the £>ibl comes to life through the captivating dramatization of Lastor Lester L)iblical b)ramatization Sunday, May I Located at 4-?J 5 Whitneyville between 52nd & 48 th www.Whitneyville Lellowship.org 6i6-s6s-o6zi i 026913 THURSDAY, MAY 15th, 2008 in 4pm-7pm (/) SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 2008 i 9am>12pm (/) Kimberly Norris, MD David Harrell, MD Paul Brown, DO Ann Hemmeke, OD Laura Kenyon, OD Jeff Kenyon, OD Michael Nosanov, MD EYE & E.N.T. Kathy Chase, MS,CCC/A Specialists. PLC For Vision. For Hearing. For Health . Meet our providers and staff. . Light refreshments 9090 S RODGERS CT, CALEDONIA, Ml Planning 49316 (616)891-2001 Commission family. 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The Trojans host league leading South Christian on Monday, then will be home * against Wednesday to take on Hastings. 891-8125 DeVriesAgency.com 9359 Cherry Valley Caledonia o ^Auto-Owners Insurance CD W Lifo Homo Car Business 8 The Village of Middleville Planning Commission met May 7 and set two public hearings on rezoning issues during its June 3 meeting. There was some concern that at least one property owner on State Street had “jumped the gun'' and was already operating as if the property had been rezoned. In addition, the commission See PLAN, page 14 < Glengarry Dr. We look forward to J < CD I• k/; m meeting members 92nd St.. SE of the Caledonia and surrounding M-37 communities. We are proud to be members of your community. www.eveentmds.com �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 10, 2008 Caledonia AYSO ends season with annual Registration Drive - " The spring Caledonia American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) sea­ son is drawing to a close, but efforts are just gearing up for next season’s player and vol­ unteer registration. This year’s registration event is slated for Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. Activities include player registration, coach and refer­ ee sign-up, as well as volun­ teer sign-up for the many support positions needed to successfully administer and run the 100-percent volunteer program for nearly 1,000 children from Caledonia and neighboring towns. AYSO is a national pro- gram for children operated completely by local volun­ teers. Joan Feyen, Caledonia AYSO Regional Commissioner said, “With a philosophy of fun, fair and safe, the organization pro­ vides an excellent environ­ ment for children to learn the basic skills of soccer where everyone plays, teams are balanced and the emphasis is on positive coaching and good sportsmanship.” All current players will have pre-printed forms that just need to be updated and signed. New players can also register any questions about AYSO can be answered at this time. Age divisions will cover those from ages 4 to 18, and the division a child ( k\ s / SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN I J •) i ' Thinking about a J new career? :j A Career in Cosmetology iswaiting for you. Enroll today and be on your way to an exciting and profitable career of cosmetology in less than a year! Want to make real money? 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I’m so proud of how our players stayed in this Massage Therapy Classes^ continued Become a Certified Massage g from page 13 Thpranict aaVc 11 Therapist in R 8 W Weeks!! I J game and pulled it out. We just need to keep playing hard and believe in our­ selves.” Allyssa Helm reached sec­ ond on a throwing error for the Scots in the 11th. Lindsey Klotz came in to pinch run, and took third on a passed ball to set the tale for Horgan’s game-winning hit. Caledonia scored its first run in the top of the first, as Krista Janeschek tripled and came home on an RBI ground-out by Leanne Tuuk. Northview evened things up with a double and a single in the bottom of the fourth. The rest of the night belonged to the pitchers. Scot starter Alexa Gehrls struck out 15 and didn't walk a batter all night. Both teams had only three hits. Caledonia batters fanned 12 times and earned just one walk against the Wildcats’ starter. Things weren't so tense as Monday, Caledonia approved expansion plans for Basic Massage Alliance Sheet Metal which Program will result in new contracts S and additional employees in Includes.... I • Practical & Theory • Massage Techniques the future. 5 • Basic Anatomy • Sanitation The commission then • Professional/Business Eth ics • Plus Much More! reviewed the next set of ordi ­ Classes will begin May 19th nances and watched a video Mon. & Wed. starting • Evening Classes on successful downtown Cost is $695.00 development. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL CALL: Kettle Lake Elementary The next meeting of the 269-795-HAIR (4247) will hold a “ garage ” sale of I Village Middleville 3*8 May 17 inside the school 620 S. BROADWAY Planning Commission will be CO co M CD A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 gym, located at 8451 Tuesday, June 3, in the meetGarbow Drive off of 1 ing room at village hall. Whitneyville Road between 68th and 84th streets in Caledonia. More than 300 families "Experience the . J| are donating --------- O clothing, toys, elegance and quality „ tools, sports equipment, furniture, household items, and of a big city brunch in more for the sale During the last hour of the your hometown" sale, shoppers will be able to fill a grocery bag full of 616-891-2928 items for $2 a bag. All proceeds will go to the I Kettle Lake PTO scored a 13-1 league win over Kenowa Hills in five innings. Gehrls again earned the win, this time striking out ten and walking just one. Leading the way for the Scot offense were Krista Janeschek who went 2-for-3 with a double and triple and six RBI’s, and Allyssa Helm who was 3-for-3 with a dou­ ble and one RBI. Natasha Fischvogt went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double as well. Caledonia outhit the Knights 14-4 in the contest. Last Friday, Caledonia scored two five inning victo­ ries at Greenville. The Scots won game one 10-0, as Gehrls pitched her second no-hitter of the sea­ son. She faced just 15 batters and struck out 11 of them. The first five Caledonia hitters in the game collected hits, as the team tallied three runs. Amanda Kimes hit a triple in the first inning, driv­ ing in all 3 runs. it o 11 ■ > t ♦ • The Scots scored three more in the second, and two in the third and fourth for the win. Gehrls got the win in game two too, a 12-0 Caledonia victory. She struck out seven in three innings, finally turning things over to sophomore Kait Austin at the start of the fourth. Caledonia gave up just one hit to Greenville the entire night, and one walk. Leading the way for the Scots in game two were Natasha Fischvogt who went 2-for-4 with a double. Kimes who was 2-for-4, and Tuuk who went 2-for-4. Caledonia will be at the Otsego Invitational today, then returns to league action for home games against Forest Hills Central Monday and East Grand Rapids Wednesday. On Friday, the Scots head to Kenowa Hills. 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Aftty Sffcts Q-laiji & LOU / Julia Johnson, AYSO’s Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate. “At the event, we will have pre­ printed forms for current vol­ unteers and will have forms available for those volun­ teering for the first time.” Anyone with questions or who would like to lend a hand to make Registration Day happen are asked to contact Sandra Bickford at (616) 891-2891, Amy Sprau at (616) 891-1481, or Joan Feyen at (616) 891-8037. Player registrations are accepted beginning on May 12 at the Caledonia Resource Center as well as online at www.eayso.org. Scots get 9th K White win after 11 innings at Northview S PLAN, Choose full-time day or part-time evenings. Financial Aid available. Licensed & Bonded by the Stale of Michigan. I families are experiencing vide soccer opportunities for financial hardship are also every child who wants to available. At the event, a playmeal of pizza and a drink can Many of the volunteer be purchased for a nominal duties in the program require amount with current players, no knowledge of the game of coaches, referees and volun­ soccer and can range from a teers eating for free. couple of hours each season Game days are a commu­ to Board level positions. nity event in Caledonia. Areas of need will be posted While AYSO might seem to • at Registration Day in the run itself, it takes many ded­ cafeteria. As always, team icated volunteers to make it coaches and referees are happen. With the ever- needed and AYSO provides increasing number of players free coach and referee train­ each season, every family ing from beginner to participating in Caledonia advanced levels. AYSO is encouraged to vol­ “To ensure a child-safe unteer in some capacity - big environment, each volunteer or small - to insure that the must complete as Volunteer program can continue to pro- Application every year,” said I FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST S IN EDUCATION & TRAINING & I plays in is determined by the cut-off date of July 31. On Registration Day, the standard per player fee is dis­ counted to $45 with a family maximum of $120 for the 2008-2009 season. The fee includes a jersey, shorts, socks, Soccer Accident Insurance, Soccer Now mag­ azine and six games in the fall and six games next spring. The discounted fee will also be available to those who register at the Caledonia Resource Center from May 12 until May 23. Fees return to $55 and $150 for all registrations received after May 25. Several schol­ arships for children whose " • duplicate your keys • program computer-chip keys • re-key all door locks the same • install new locks and deadbolts • unlock your car • S 4691 North M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4800 M-F 8-5:30 877-795-SECURITY (7328) (£> —A •U in • J* * * ~ ~ + • • * . ............ ..................... Aw �The Sun and News. Middleville, May 10, 2008 Page 15 EGR scores two goals in transition to top Scots A The Scots got caught. East Grand Rapids netted a 2-0 O-K White Conference in victory Caledonia Wednesday night, scoring twice as the Fighting Scots were caught in the transition from offense to defense and back again. In the 26th minute, a Caledonia corner kick was cleared long by the Pioneer defense. Chelsea Paterson knocked in a shot for East that proved to be the game winner. The teams traded momen­ tum back and forth through­ out what was a very physical and hard fought game. Midway through the sec­ ond half, the Scots were pushed ahead for a restart and got caught in transition • Sw SSI 4” V kX?: ’ Ik & SS s »> , ** sS U It I once again. Paterson assisted Katie Clarkin on the second Pioneer goal. “While the loss was disap­ pointing, the effort was all out,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter. The Caledonia coach was pleased with the relentless efforts of his forwards Heather Veneman and Bridgette Smith and mid­ fielders Chelsea Denton, Hailey Yondo and Quinn Huver. Lauren Reed was strong in goal for the Scots, making several nice saves among her eight Caledonia stops. defenders Chelsea Yondo, Maddie Zych, Holly Durkee, and Nicole Chase also played well. Caledonia is now 8-4 i overall, and 2-3 in the O-K White. The Scots scored an 8-0 win over Greenville Monday for their second conference victory Amanda VanLaar scored in the fifth and 17th minutes to start things off for Caledonia, with assists com­ ing from Veneman and Hailey Yondo. Smith scored in the 34th minute after a couple quick passes from Huver to VanLaar then to Smith in front of the goal. VanLaar finished the first half scoring with an assist from Kelsey Canada. VanLaar then scored her hat-trick in the first minute of the second half. Veneman, Huver, and Yondo added the final three goals for the Scots in the second half to end the game early. Alyssa Petz earned assists on the final two Caledonia goals. Chase and Austin Moag shared the shut-out in net. Last Friday, the Scots scored another lopsided win, 6-0 in a non-conference con­ test with Allegan. The Scots got on the board early when VanLaar finished a pass from Huver. In the tenth minute Holly Durkee scored off a comer kick by VanLaar to make it 2-0 Cal. Correction: L 11 1 Wte Wife ■M Wk •W (Mik i otMt/ks te Ai * Caledonia junior Chelsea Denton fights off East Grand Rapids’ junior Chelsea Paterson as she works to move the ball out of the Scots’ end of the field during the second half Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) b i m a» n’wtpffi ; i i k (as HMdte i aits:Ml .6i’ jut 1 miEsHlK kail itoirfa’r Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 l l IH * A4 —‘ Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations I' mH >** ■ MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED iisw Caledonia sophomore Kelsey Canada (21) battles for possession of the ball with East Grand Rapids’ Katie Hollerbach (left) and Kelly Foy (right) during the second half of the Pioneers’ 2-0 win at Scotland Yard Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - '• * > J Cove the ffluchland (Ltyencty and (Luto-Cwium 3tu usance (Zatnp any! !! Together, they have ensured that I am able to get life insurance when I am older by offering me an Auto Owners PT3 policy. And my mom MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP ! I 4 . A ; ♦ is FRAME i ** ( ; ■ • Loaner Cars VISA Call I x kJ l I A and dad get 5% off their Auto Owners home and auto policies! $ • Glass Repair (269) 795-9596 /Waste All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... I I IF • Front End Alignment B MA r ur 4 ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching 1 ® Scots in the midtield. Michelle Nemmers was as major contributor to the Scot defense on the night. Chase and Moag again combined for the shut-out in net. The Scots close out the OK White Conference regular season at Kenowa Hills Monday, then open play in the conference tournament Wednesday. —- V.> •* • Caledonia carried play the rest of the half, but the score held until the 68th minute when Petz won a ball out of a melee at the top of the box. Her goal made it 5-0. Smith finished the scoring on a direct kick after she was fouled just outside the 18. “The entire team gave a great effort," Sanxter said. Petz and Canada led the - 06660266 1R! J 216 N. Main 792-0515 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 1 i * Wayland Hastings An error was made in the Caledonia varsity baseball story in the May 3 edition of the Sun and News. The statistics were flip­ flopped for Caledonia pitcher Mark Abbott and Lowell pitcher Josh Drake. Drake was incor­ rectly credited with a no­ hit victory for the Red Arrows in game two ot their double header. It was Abbott who tossed the no-hitter in game two April 25. The Scots had three hits off of Drake, but two unearned runs off of Abbott gave the Red Arrows a 2-1 vic­ tory. The photo with the same story misidentified Caledonia pitcher Hayden Luyk as Abbott. VanLaar tallied her second goal of the half in the 26th minute. The Tigers held off the Scots for the rest of the open­ ing half, but it didn’t take long for the Scots to get on the board again. Five min­ utes into the second half. Holly Orlowski scored on a off header beautiful VanLaar’s centering pass. 4 IB i Bruce Bender 8 A 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com v4uto-Owners Insurance < Life Heme Car Business .Z 01553720 Buckland Insurance Agency Inc. Delton Hastings 269-623-5115 269-948-3720 800-223-3590 888-223-3590 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. May 10. 2008 ' 1 0 Caledonia boys manage to give Greenville a fight r“ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was the real possibil­ ity that the Greenville varsity boys’ track and field would run away with the 2(X)8 O-K White Conference Championship Meet at Caledonia Thursday and Friday. But they don't call them the “Fighting'* Scots for noth­ ing. Greenville did score the conference championship, but not by as many points as some might have expected. The Yellow Jackets piled up points. 163.5 points, while Caledonia’s Fighting Scots finished with 149. it Our kids hung up some numbers. We fought tooth and nail," said Caledonia boys* coach Kevin Remenap. “Our kids have guts. They wanted to fight. We wanted to put a scare into them if we could, if not run them down." The powerful Forest Hills Central team won the girls meet. Both the Ranger girls team and Yellow Jacket boys’ team finished the league duals with perfect 6-0 records. The Scots couldn t run down Greenville in the final point total, but ran them down in the final race of the meet. The C aledonia foursome of Tom Fifer. Luke Taylor, Dylan Anderson, and Jason Hodge took the 1600-meter relay championship Friday • u • u u night, with Hodge leaning across the finish line as Greenville anchor Patrick Kloostra oostra began to raise his hands in what he thought was victory. The Scots clocked in at 3 minutes 28.76 seconds, .to H IF, p I c ■ & r.«** fa | ■i* > $ Northviews T.J. Vanslooten, (from left) Caledonia’s Jason Hodge, Kenowa Hills’ Caledonia junior Michelle Butcher clears one of the Justin Ford, and Greenville’s Patrick Kloostra close in on the finish line at the end of first hurdles during the 300-meter race at the O-K White the 1600-meter relay Friday evening. Hodge nipped Kloostra at the finish line to score Conference Championship Meet hosted by the Scots the win for the Scots. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and the Yellow Jackets in congratulate him. Anderson’s second in the 100-meter dash 3:28.79. time was just over a second (11.18) and third in the 200It provided a little bit of slower than Tim Ross' Ross’ meter dash (22.76). Both the revenge _for Hodge, _ who fin- school-record of 1:56.3. sprints were won by the ished second to Kloostra in “He's definitely been one Yellow Jackets' Jake Jackets' the 400-meter dash. of my biggest role models as Sanders. Kenowa Hills was a distant far as running goes,” Caledonia had three scorers goes," third with 85 points, followed Anderson said of Ross. To in each of the distance races, by Forest Hills Central 35, be even in the same league with Ben Diefenbach placing Northview 33, East Grand possibly as him is amazing.■ second in the 1600-meter run Rapids 31, and Lowell 30.5. Just to be mentioned in the with a time of 4:35.09, behind The 1600-meter relay was same sentence." Northview’s Reed Kamyszek one of five championship per­ The Scots' Alex Rogers (4:28.69). Kort Alexander formances by- the Scot boys' won the 300-meter hurdles in was third in that race and team. 41.15 seconds, edging Alex TenEJshof sixth. In the seconds. Caledonia junior Dylan Greenville’s Chris Stretton 3200-meter run, Diefenbach Anderson won the 800-meter (41.69). Rogers finished the (10:04.71) again finished secrun in jn 1:57.64, 1.-57.64, and and before before 1 110-meter Kamyszck run 10-meter high high hurdles hurdles inin ond ond on on the the heels heels of of Kamyszck either could catch his breath second place with a time of (9:50.93). In that race, the his teammate Taylor who was 15.66, a tenth of a second Scots’ Anthony Sterzick was fourth in 2:0.06 came over to behind Stretton. third and Alexander fourth. Caledonia's boys scored fi c I d In the field events, their first two league champi- Caledonia got a second place onships Thursday, with the finish from Dillon Tompkins 3200-meter relay team of in the pole vault (12-6) and Anderson, Ben Diefenbach, had three scorers in the disHodge, and Taylor hitting the cus. Lorin Anderson was Your home or mine line in 8:05.36. Justin third at 139-9, with Isandro VanderVennen took the shot Gomez placing fourth and Pick-up & Delivery Available Ch put for the Caledonia boys VanderVennen fifth, % Satisfaction Guaranteed with a mark of 48 feet 2.5 The Caledonia girls were in References inches, an inch better than the a second-place tie with second place mark of Greenville in the conference 269*792*9928 or 616*813*0624 Greenville’s Marty Rogers. standings heading into the Kyle VanderVeen finished championship meet, behind Forest Hills Central, and wound up fourth Friday. The Rangers look the title with 147 points. Greenville was second with 93, followed by Lowell 80, Caledonia 75, Northview 51, Kenowa Hills 42, and East Grand Rapids —■ — 1 — 39. ■ ■ “We didn’t do too bad,” said Caledonia girls’ coach Joe Zomerlei. “Forest Hills Central has thoroughbreds. L They're really good. They're ■ really tough. The rest of us I thou?ht co™Peted on Pretty equal ground. Junior Michelle Butcher had the lone championship for the Caledonia girls, taking the 300-meter hurdles in 48.18. It was an excellent day for Butcher, who also helped the Caledonia 800-meter relay and 1600-meter relay teams to second place finish­ es. Butcher with teamed Kaitlin Ahonen, Stephanie Packer, and Madie Zych to “We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 finish in 1:49.84, just under a C JJXA I 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com I second behind the Ranger Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment foursome. The Scots were £ second to the Rangers in the 1600-meter relay too. as Butcher, Packer, Zych, and Andrea Schedibauer teamed up to finish the race in 4:13.75. Packer also placed fifth in the 100 (13.74) and third in 400 the (1:02.14). Schedibauer was fourth in the 800-meter run in 2:26.17, and fifth in the 1600-meter run (5:32.26) just ahead of teammate Stephanie Rossman who was sixth (5:33.85). Rossman also added a fourth place fin­ ish in the 3200-meter run with a time of 12:12.92. Rossman and Schedibauer also teamed up to help the Caledonia 3200-meter relay team to a third place finish in 10:08.31. They were joined in the race by Ashley Churchill and Kelsey Steketee. Northview junior Carly Plank won both the distance IK juilW'1 ifciSr' m w See SCOTS, next page IM I jiiri a-yntmi. ttaEil r *Bee ‘Laundry Service a to Let me do your laundry ■V , ■1 cjBsa ■hl sir hi c«ifcl® It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! ED'S BODYSHOP to n IfiB 5'(J Caledonia’s Dylan Anderson (right), and Luke Taylor (left) round the first turn with Northview's T.J. A Vanslooten in the 800-meter run Friday night at the O-K White Conference Championship Meet. 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The Trojan girls finished third with 106 points, followed by Byron Center 59, Hamilton 32, Wayland 31, and Hastings 29. Byron Center’s boys edged out Hamilton and Wayland for title Friday, but the Wildcats and Hawkeyes split the overall league title. Field events and the 3200meter relay were held Thursday, along with prelimi­ nary heats of the sprints. Trojan senior Alesha Ward scored two championships and a second place finish in three field events Thursday. Ward won the high jump, clearing 5 feet 2 inches. She also won the discus with a throw of 109-1, and was sec­ ond in the shot put with a mark of 31-7. Byron Center’s Whitney Stone won the shot put at 31-9.75, and was sec­ ond to Ward in the discus at 100-11. Thornapple Kellogg had multiple scorers, placing the top six, in just two events. Both were field events. Hana Hunt tied for fifth in the high jump, clearing 4-8. TK’s best showing came in the pole vault, where fresh­ man Brittany London broke her own school record by six inches, clearing 10-0. TK sophomore Kelsey Webster matched London's old mark by clearing 9-6, to finish in second place. The Trojans' Rebecca Denney was sixth at 8-6. The Trojans also got a fifth place finish in the long jump from Lara Dahlke, who sailed 15-3.75. Ward was one of only three athletes on the girls' side to % ass ‘i ■ .i I Wtj, 111 ki * k. IJ A I i i / 1 -it - ■ TK’s Joel Smith leads Hastings’ Ryan Bosma around Trojan senior Alesha Ward clears the bar in the high jump Thursday during the Cl­ the track during the 800-meter run Friday at the O-K k Gold Conference Championship Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Gold Championship Meet. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) TK also got a third place multiple individual Emma Ordway was third in win Hills the 1600 relay with a time of finish in the long jump by 9:55.55. seconds and the 200 in 22.31. Forest events. senior Blake Johnson. He Hastings' Ryan Burgdorf Wayland’s Mike Martin was Northern's (FHN) Kelcie 4:10.03. Ordway had a solid after- flew 19-8.5 to finish behind a defended both his conference second to him in each of those Daniels took the 100-meter hurdles in 15.12 seconds, noon, placisng third in the pair of Hamilton leapers. crowns in the sprints. He took races. TK’s Joel Smith was fourth the 100-meter dash in 10.92 with TK’s Daniel Rosenberg 200 with a time of 25.88, finishing second in 15.38, and third in the 400 with a time of in the 800-meter run with a the 300-meter low hurdles in LOO.64, and fifth in the 100 time of 2:04.31. The only other individual 46.10. Rosenberg was fourth in 13.22. J Other scoring performanc- scoring performances for the in the 300 hurdles with a time es from the TK girls came TK boys were from Tim Etter of 49.88. r South Christian's Kaitlin from the 3200-meter relay in the pole vault (sixth, 10-6) Diemer won the 1600-meter team of Winchester, Jordan and Nate Manning in the high * * run in 5 minutes 18.89 sec- Bronkema, Webster, and jump (sixth, 5-10). The top relay finish for the onds and the 800-meter run in Kylie Schultz (fourth in ’-****•*• 2:25.16. 10:09.53), the 800-meter TK boys came in the 3200The Huskies came on relay team of Hunt, Stephanie meter relay, where the team Tobin, Jeff strong after Diemer's win in Betcher, Danielle of James the 800. FHN's Marieme Fredenburrg, and Rosenberg Dickerson, Smith, and Keith I J Hmaye won the 200 in 25.14, (third, 1:49.95), the 400- Winchester placed fourth in 4E ■■m• < with teammate Ariel Holt fin- meter relay team of Hunt, 8:34.08. TK’s 800-meter and 1600ishing second in 25.81. Holt Nicole Raymond, Dahlke, had already won the 100 ear- and Betcher (fifth, 52.72), meter relay teams placed fl and Winchester in the 1600 fifth, and the Trojans' 400lier in 12.41. meter relay team was sixth. In the next to last event, the (fourth, 5:23.37). The Byron Center boys Matt Raymond, Dickerson, South run. 3200-meter » Luke and Thaler, urgess were 11 points better than Josh Christian's Kelsey took first with a time of second-place Hamilton, and Bremer finished the 80011:38.37 and TK’s Alysson 14 better than third-place meter event in 1:36.48. The Winchester was second in Wayland in a tight meet. The TK 1600-meter relay team of 11:42.92, but the next two Bulldogs finished with 110 Marcus McKeough, Nate Hastings’ Jessica Lee (left) and Thornapple Kellogg’s Thaler, and Emma Ordway sprint towards the finish in the 100runners across the finish line points, Hamilton 99, and Jazwinski, Wayland 96. South Christian Bremer finished in 3:37.56. In meter dash Friday afternoon at the O-K Gold were Huskies. The Forest Hills Northern was fourth with 79 points, the 400-meter relay, the team Championship Meet. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) team of Lauren Calhoun, followed by Hastings 77, of Thaler, Jose Aquiar-Lopez, Daniels, Jace Mitcham and Forest Hills Northern 37, and Dickerson, and Manning finished in 46.43. Phaebre Colbert then took the Thornapple Kellogg 29. ri Byron Center won on the A second place finish by 1600-meter relay title in 4:06.59, besting the Sailors’ TK senior Keith Winchester strength of its throwers and Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads ................ : runners. The of 4:09.02 to seal the in the 3200-meter run, with a distance tiem Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals time of 10:00.98, was the best Bulldogs had five guys finish championship. Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap TK’s team of Rosenberg, finish for the Trojan boys' in the top six in both the disyron cus and the shot put. DOZER WORK Kylie Schultz, Hunt, and team. Center’s Zac Bigelow won the 800-meter run in 4:30.44 and the 1600-meter run in Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, 2:02.92. His teammate David Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr Caledonia had multiple 200 in 26.68 and Britta races, finishing the 3200 in Vandebunte took the 3200 scorers in each throwing Eastburg who took the 800 in 11:18.93 and the 1600 in ahead of Keith Winchester, in event. Shayna Pattison was 2:22.03 and the 400 in 5:10.66. third in the discus at 99-4, MIDDLEVILLE'5 HOMETOWN BODY SHOP 1:00.45, and Lowell's The only other athletes to followed by teammates Jasmin Holliman who won win two individual events on Brooke Hogan and Lindi both throws. Holliman took the girls’ side were FHC's Drummonds in fourth and the discus at 101-11 and the Samantha DeStefano who fifth place. In the shot put shot put at 32-01. won the 100 in 12.89 and the Kalli Fifarek was third at 300.25, and Rachel LaVoie placed sixth. • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair o Z I \ THORNAPPLE AREA The end of the meet • Professional Color Matching brought an end to the Scots' z ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION one-year stint in the O-K • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair Our Hometown Charitable Organization • Loaner Cars White Conference. They'll return to a revamped O-K ^Vt fo^ Gold next school year. 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After a double header against a tough Portage Northern team at home on Saturday, lhe Fighting Scot varsity baseball team split a pair of O-K White Conference contests this week. The Fighting Scots pound­ ed three extra base hits, all doubles, in a 10-1 win over Northview on Thursday afternoon. Erich Wegner. Brent Steele, and Jordan Cook had the two-base hits for the Scots. Caledonia added five sin­ gles. and were helped out by four Northview errors. Mark Abbott threw anoth­ er fine game for the Scots, allowing just a single run in the fourth inning after his team had built a 44) lead. He struck out five and walked only one in the contest. The Wildcats managed just four hits in the game. lhe Scots rallied for four runs in lhe fourth inning to knot up Monday's contest with Kenowa Hills, but the Knights pushed across two runs to break the tie in lhe sixth then added some insur­ ance in the seventh to score a a k.V Scot senior pitcher Mark Abbott fires from the mound during the seventh inning of game two Saturday after­ noon against Portage Northern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fitness FOR SUMMER! IVOThisEnrollment Fee Week Only! Save $50 . ••••••••••••• Must present coupon. Expires 5/17/08 ••••••••••••••••••a 616-891-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.solidimpactfitness.com ■ X I' * fa i SV k ___ _- * 1 Caledonia’s Brent Steele slides safely in underneath Portage Northern catcher Matt Smith to complete his inside the park home run in the bottom of the fourth inning of game two Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fourth, one in the sixth, and one in the seventh. Pagano had a pair of RBI singles in three at-bats. Cook had an RBI double, and Andrusiak had a single and a triple in three trips to the plate. Back in the O-K While, the Scots will play host to Forest Hills Central Monday, then take on East Grand Rapids at home on Wednesday. Next Friday. Caledonia travels to Kenowa Hills. iw. r > I 1 — w “ mam* KT’ MF * f" ■ft f > 1 ’ 4 •* UN I I- - v J uJ Mr I . J * vtci1*''' l - Caledonia junior left fielder Luke Andrusiak hauls in a line drive in the top of the fifth inning of the second game against Portage Northern Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i ■ ■ vbatsk (teeth 'W rft'I'h state TK nearly able to shoot down Rockets Get In Shape ■'t 7-4 victory . Luke Andrusiak was hit with lhe loss for Caledonia, despite striking five and walking only three. Last Saturday. Portage Northern scored 10-4 and 9K wins over lhe Fighling Scots. Game two was 6-5 head­ ing into the top of the sev­ enth inning, when the Huskies rallied for three runs with the help of a one-out double that was followed by three consecutive singles. Caledonia made things interesting though, with five of its first six batters reach­ ing base in the lop of lhe sev­ enth. The Scots pushed across three runs thanks to RBI singles from Andrusiak, Tyler Pagano, and Wegner. The sixth single in that string came off the bat of Daniel Freiberg with runners on first and second, but the lead man on the base paths for Caledonia got a little antsy and was cut down between third and home for the second out of the inning. The final Scot batter of lhe day went down swinging. Joshua Lind was 3-for-4 in the game two loss. Dylan Ball, Pagano, and Wegner had two hits each, and Steele blasted an inside the park home run in the bottom of the fifth which gave his team a 5-2 lead at that point. Jack Livingston respond­ ed to Steele's shot for the Huskies, knocking a ball over the right field fence that pulled his team to within a run. Livingston had a big day. He also tripled in a six-run Portage Northern rally in the top of the second in game one. Portage sent 1 I batters to the plate in the inning. The Scots scored one run in the second, one in the r | §-J i With two starters and a replacement out of the line up the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' tennis team dropped a 5-3 decision to non-conference foe Kelloggsville Tuesday after­ noon. The Trojans that did make the trip to Kelloggsville SUNSAJIONAL DETAILING Professional Detailing Services • On Site Mobile Detailing • Free Pick up & Delivery • Superior Customer Service • Satisfaction Guaranteed Call for free specialized quote Mon.-Thurs 8am-6pm 1547 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville Sat 8am-f2pm 616-477-7462 Professional Detailer <£ Certified & Insured w played well though. “This is a match we felt we would win. but due to school commitments and ill­ ness we were unable to put our full squad on the court," said TK head coach Larry Seger. “However, lhe players did a good job against a Kelloggsville team that has been strong in the O-K Blue Conference." Syd Kilmartin played what Seger though may have been her best match of the year in winning 6-1. 6-4 at first singles. In the third singles match TK's Kaiti Graham fell behind 4-1 in the opening set. but rallied to win the next 1 1 games for a 6-4, 6-0 victory. The Trojan third doubles team of Erin King and Shelby Kenyon was forced to move from third doubles to second doubles, but they were not to be denied in a 60. 5-7, 6-4 victory. “Kenyon played one of her best matches of the year by playing especially well at 4b the net." Seger said. “She was very aggressive, while King did a nice job with serve returns. This team has played especially smart the last few matches. The have done a great job by changing formations often confusing their opponents." In their final O-K Gold Conference dual, the Trojans fell 7-1 to Hamilton on Monday afternoon. The Trojan fourth doubles team of Quinn Konarska and Kim Junglas scored lhe lone point for TK by lhe scores of 6-1, 6-3. “Junglas did a nice job playing aggressive at the net while Konarska was consis­ 11 tent from the back court. • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident • Recovery • Long-Haul^ & Off Road Seger said. Kilmartin played another solid match at first singles, but fell to a strong opponent 6-1, 7-6(4). Another solid effort was turned in by the third doubles team of King and Kenyon, who were downed 6-4. 6-4. TK heads to Forest Hills Northern today for the O-K Gold Conference tourna­ ment. 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Thursday’s game was tied at one heading into the bot­ tom of the fourth. That’s when the Trojans' pitching and defense started to break down. The Sailors jumped ahead with the help of a cou- Sports Editor A pair of unearned runs by South Christian ca r r J off a three-run rally in the bottom of the fourth inning Thursday, and the Sailors went on to a 6- J win over the Trojans in game two of their conference series. pie wild pitches and a Trojan error. Another wild pitch combined with four walks and a single helped South scored two more times in the bottom of the fifth. TK head coach Josh Lown, who’s team is now 25 in the O-K Gold Conference this season, said his players need to find something inside of them to get things turned around. “What makes them go? What makes them want to come to practice every day? What makes them want to win? Stuff that coaches can’t coach, that desire.” Lown said. South Christian didn’t have troubles like the Trojans did on Thursday, at least not after the first inning. TK’s Brent Butgereit doubled to start the game, then scored on a passed ball and a wild pitch. South came back to tie the contest in the bottom of the second. That double by Butgereit was the first and last hit of the afternoon off South starter Christian Tyler Keuning. • • Their pitcher did a nice job of getting ahead in the count, and our guys didn’t take advantage of his fastball early in the count, said Lown. “He beat us with his fastball." Tuesday, the Trojans scored all nine of their runs 1. 1 — // #4 A4 Trojan left fielder Brent Butgereit hustles the ball back into the infield after a Sailor single in the bottom of the sixth Thursday at South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Seif » FREE 5 YEAR, 100,000 MILE WARRANTY O CM CERTIFIED Thornapple Kellogg's Andrew Gilbert dives back into the bag at first as a pick-off throw heads towards the Sailors’ first baseman in the top of the fourth inning Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the first three innings, pushing two across the plate in the first, four in the sec­ ond. and three more in the third. The Sailors scored a pair of runs in the opening inning, then were shut down the rest of the way by Trojan starter Kyle Bobolts, who improved to 1-2 on the sea­ son with the win. Bobolts didn’t walk a bat­ ter. and struck out seven. The Sailors had just four hits on the day. He also had a fine day at the plate himself, knocking a double and a triple. Matt Pennfield also had a two base hit for the Trojans. The whole team hit well Caledonia! - . ten I v ft A PEA CE OP MIND POP YOU! !(>(■ 05 CHEVY 1500 2WD milled, • L—J mvn rr F 05 CHEVY IMPALA -w Certified IrtFO V~D< ! » • A I) lUiM the sale! %' ON SELECT CM CERTIFIED » 05 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 05 CHEVY 1500 2WD n— • * a i CM CERTIFIED AND HOMETOWN SERVICE 1 homer in game two that put his team up 2-0 in the second inning of game two. “We walked a couple bat­ ters and they just started pil­ ing it on." Lown said. Thomapple Kellogg will be a part of the Olivet Invitational today, then faces Hastings in two O-K Gold Conference contest this com­ ing week. TK heads to Hastings on Tuesday, then plays host to the Saxons on Thursday. * “I look for them to have fun, to try to get a couple wins, and get rolling into the post-season hopefully," hopefully. Lown said of his team’s final few regular season games. the whole night.’’ Low n said. “Team hilling won us that game.” In between those two con­ ference contests with the Sailors, the Trojans dropped two games at Hudsonville Wednesday. The Eagles took game one 11-8, then won the second 12-2. Paul Botcher was hit with the loss on the mound in game one. •* He threw* fairly well, Lown said of Betcher. “That’s a great team, and every time we’d score they’d score.” Steve Crawford had a home run for the Trojans in the opener, and Tommy Enslen blasted a two-run see dealer for detail* 1 CHEVY IMPALA ■ 7>rtlhc<l| LM VtMCiei L. '2.9* •— I 2 dr., loaded, moonroof. 30.000 miles. 4.3 V-6. auto., 17,000 miles. 1 owner trade-in. • • a/c. cruise, tilt. 1 owner. 49.000 miles. 4.3 V-6.5 spd., 4.9% Fully loaded, moonroof, 31.000 miles. 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No. 20/May 17, 2008 « Thornapple Top 10 students already looking to future by Patricia Johns )A dgiH UOTfiJ <ieW Z 21Z3J arltzi mm i aril Q00£ rlT amc 1(1 jmfl bbrM rfg 3d) ni naad :miol jorioz -wot bnsd d2 H>IT meat Staff Writer At Thornapple Kellogg High School, class rank is set through a formula which includes grade point average, scores on the ACT and SAT tests and other criteria. This is the reason why grade point averages are not listed with the names of the Top Ten students for the Class of 2009. All grade point aver­ ages were above 4.0 this year. The TKHS top student for 2008 is Lindsey Wilson. Brittney Benjamin Michelle lives in Middleville with her parents Tamara and John Benjamin. She is one of two seniors in the class of 2008 who has been in every theatrical per­ formance during high school. She is also the only four-year member of the jazz band. She is team captain of the TKHS Science Olympiad team and is a member of the I 1 Paul Betcher Brittney Benjamin marching band. She is a member of Junior Achievement and Teens Against Tobacco Use. She also volunteers in the Lee art been room. She has Michigan representative toi the National Rural Electric Cooperative youth leader­ ship council. She will be attending the Lyman Briggs Honors College at Michigan State University. She hopes to major in human biology with an emphasis on Native American studies. She said she would like to eventually attend medical school, specializing in either cardiology or oncology. Paul Andrew Betcher and his parents Jim and Rita Betcher live in the Gun Lake area. He has been a member of the varsity football and Lyle Jackson Cailly Howell baseball teams. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. He is also active at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church and is employed at Weick's Foodtown. “I plan on attending the University of Michigan and going into pre-med while majoring in chemistry,” said Betcher. “After my under­ graduate studies are com­ plete, I plan on going to medical school. I hope to have a family and children and stay deeply involved in my faith." and her Cailly Howell parents David and Lori Howell live in Middleville. She swam for two years on the varsity swim team. She is a member of the National Honor Society and had a lead role in “How to Succeed in Erin King ** Our Business... and Town.” Howell sings with the honors choir and is on the Science Olympiad team. She took part in the Alma Robotics competition and is a member Junior of Achievement. She accompanies the sen- See TK, page 2 Caledonia Top 10 find success in several areas by Patricia Johns JA i □ ad) i .nsn sluice i riliw isbulz ybcai aiudT uiigad .aevil ioH i/iavo siH in aicq naif1A tfxH li avcd SlXI, st k_. L44)0£ >lbbim ; mnig dT' BBW li Haw nicmai ibialuo >naidA Writer At Caledonia High School this year, Chelsea Yondo is the Class of 2008 valedicto­ rian, and Sarah Piccard is the salutatorian. They, along with the other eight top 10 students are busy gettin CT ready for graduation on Thursday, May 22, and beginning the rest of their lives. Following is a brief overview of each student. Brad Ahrens is 17. His parents are Jim and Sandy Ahrens. His grade point average is 4.103 Extra-curricular activities have included DECA partici­ pant fall 2005, class treasurer 2004-06, varsity tennis and middle school tennis pro­ gram assistant. “Throughout high school, it was always my goal to do well academically while remaining active inside and outside of school,” said Ahrens. Tennis is truly a Chelsea Yondo passion of mine and I enjoy competing against other schools while developing my leadership skills as team cap­ tain. I am currently involved in Caledonia's middle school tennis program and am excit­ ed about strengthening Caledonia's tennis team. “I also attend church regu­ larly, and enjoy spending time with friends and family. Sarah Piccard I am most interested in math and science fields and am excited to continue my edu­ cation outside of high school." Ahrens plans to attend the University of Michigan this fall, majoring in accounting. After two years of school, he plans to apply to Ross School of Business to com­ plete his undergraduate Aron Erik Jacobson degree. “After which, I will com­ plete the accounting masters program to become a certi­ fied public accountant,” he added. Aron Dailey, 18, is the son of Tim and Diane Poff and Todd Dailey. His GPA is 4.15. Extra-curricular activities have included student coun- cil treasurer, varsity football captain, varsity lacrosse cap­ tain, National Honor Society member, and DECA interna­ tional conference qualifier. “I am interested in sports, law, politics, business, science and mathematics. ” mathematics, said Dailey. “I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends and listening to music.” Siren surprises people by working r fd sdT 1 .bnu'l yazniX bnn 2 nitM izom nirma obak’J zmT i nsad by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer The status of the siren fund, bids for the repairs to Kinsey and Johnson streets, and the final items from the Main Street project occupied most of last Monday evening's meeting of the Caledonia Village Council. Trustee Dan Inman has been researching the siren issue including how to pay the $30,000 a modem siren is expected to cost. The only ongoing cost is providing power to the siren. The siren would be automatic and would be activated through radio equipment. Three dif­ ferent sounds are possible, and the public could be edu­ cated to distinguish the haz­ ard being warned against. decision-making The process has been made more difficult by the presence of an old siren that sits atop the Department of Public Works building; there was also doubt about whether the siren worked. Residents near Maple Street could be for­ given for wondering what was happening when a brief test confirmed that the siren worked. However, as Roger Loring of the DPW noted, the siren was put up to cover the old village. Village President Scott Williamson observed that the siren could not be heard in Glen Valley. Inman noted that the siren the village has a quote on does COUNCIL, page 5 See CAL, page 3 In This Issue... • Memorial Day schedule set • Middleville is not a “speed trap” • Mrs. World to speak to Cal women • Equestrian Team seeks riders • Orangeville residents quarrel over parks, road and libraries • Trojans sweep Hastings with a pair of shut outs See He plans to attend the University of Michigan's honors program within the college of Literature, Science, and the Arts, but is still undecided in a major. Brittany DeVries is 18 and her parents are Jeff and Terrie DeVries. Her GPA is I I �I Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008 •Il f . •S w TK, continued from page 1 a ior choir at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on the piano. She also volunteers at Camp Manitou-Lin and enjoys spending time with her friends. Next year she will be attending Pomona College for a degree in chemistry and public policy. Her goal is to attend medical school. Lyle Jackson and his par­ ents Mark and Tamara Jackson live in the Gun Lake area. Dan Lemon He has combined his inter­ est in athletics with member­ teer and has worked on mis­ ship on the football, track sion trips. and cross county teams and She plans to attend Grand the ski/snowboard club with Valley State University and a love of science. complete a degree in psy­ He is an National Honor chology. In graduate school, Society member, on the she would like to study phys­ Science Olympiad team, is a ical therapy. member of Students Against Dan Lemon and his par­ Destructive Decisions, and 9 ents Patrick and Susan he is on the robotics team. Lemon live in Middleville. He has been a tutor and in » He has been on the varsity Junior Achievement. football team, involved in He will be attending MSU Science Olympiad and was for a career in computer one of the students in the engineering. Close-Up program. Erin King and her parents He is interested in writing, Roy and Laurie King live in computers, politics and Freeport. debate. She has been active in soc­ He will attend the MSU cer, tennis, golf, National Honors College with law Honor Society, marching school as his goal. and concert bands. Katie Opatik-Duffs par­ She has been part of the ents are Greg Opatik and Lifeline youth group at Ada Terri Duff. They live in the Bible Church for four years. Barlow Lake area. She has been a camp coun­ She is president of the selor, church nursery volun- io '^5 * **5 X* IS * Katie Opatik-Duff National Honor Society and the student council. She is also the president of her class and is founder and president of the school’s Environmental Action Council. She is on the cheer­ leading team. In addition, she is on the school improve­ ment committee. She is a member of her church youth group. She also wrote “God’s Green Thumb" for her church. She teaches first graders Spanish and vol­ unteers in elementary class rooms. She will be attending Hope College, seeking a psy­ chology degree. Jordan Petersen and his parents Douglas and Teresa Petersen live in Freeport. He has been active in school plays and musicals, serves on the Science Olympiad team. National Honor Society, the EAC and Alesha Ward Jordan Petersen Alesha Ward lives in the is a member of honors choir. He has worked in mainte­ nance at youth camps and is an active youth group mem­ ber of Calvary Baptist Church. He attended a teen leadership conference at Cedarville University. He plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College for a year to complete prerequisites for the Cedarville University nursing program. He plans to major in Spanish. He hopes to become an emergency room assistant. He also said he would like to do some over­ seas njission work in a clini­ cal setting. Alto area with her parents Tom and Judy Ward. She has played varsity basketball, volleyball and ran cross country. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Businesses Professions of America chapter at the high school. She has served as a youth basketball and soccer refer­ ee. She will be attending the University of Michigan with a major in biomedical engi­ neering. Lindsey Wilson's parents are Jayne Seymour, David Hudson and Edward Wilson. Monday, May 26, will mark the 62nd consecutive Memorial Day Parade in the village of Caledonia. The cur­ rent tradition started in 1946 when returning veterans of World War II gathered on Memorial Day to honor their comrades and all those who have worn that nation's uni­ forms. The parade has always been sponsored by Caledonia American Legion Post 305 which was chartered in 1946, as well. Legion members will once again hold formal military ceremonies at five local cemeteries, culminat­ ing with a parade down Main Street in Caledonia at noon Monday. The cemeteries where & 11H W ■ memorial services will be held are as follows: Alaska — 9 a.m, Blain — 9:45 a.m. Dutton —10:30 a.m. Holy Comers — 11:15 a.m. Caledonia — noon The Caledonia American Legion welcomes everyone to any or all of these cere­ monies to honor veterans of all wars and military service. The main focus of the day is the parade down Main Street in Caledonia which then moves to Lakeside Cemetery for the formal pro­ gram. The parade will kick off at noon, and the formal ceremony will begin as soon as everyone arrives at the cemetery (about 12:30 p.m.). State Sen. Jansen will be X- 4 1 the guest speaker this year. The ceremony will also fea­ ture a formal flag-folding, patriotic music provided by the Caledonia High School Band, bag pipes, a military jet fly-over and the Legion color guard and firing squad. All residence, veterans and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. This is a historic tradition and the Legion invites the public to come out and show support for the troops, the veterans, and the country. Hastings City Bank will sponsor a breakfast at the Caledonia American Legion Post for those participating in the event. - r I I# b! r is r. .1 J7*’ | i WR’J , 1131 1 ‘ • I SEiK ' siaah • • IM- I ■■ u ’fl Ni Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults L ■ .11 - lb Christopher Hier. DDS - r1 With that said, the reason why I’ve been doing this for seven years with two of the years with no children in the program, is because I wanted to make a difference and do my part in giving back to the children in our community. It’s now time for me to step BACK and ask for some fresh new faces and ideas to step IN to the program. i- I hr?,18 8s r* ’*• . A- • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment t; raff Nit, t - ‘XT New Patients Welcome ft I thank you, in advance, for your commitment in helping out with the program. If you have any questions/concems, please contact me at 1-800-873-0507 Ext: 3. $ She is in the National Honor Society. She plays ten­ nis on the varsity team and has also been on the volleyball team. She is in the EAC and is a member of the book club. She works at Curly Cone near Gun Lake. She also vol­ unteers for the Gun Lake Lending Library, Junior Achievement and Habitat for Humanity. She plans to attend Kalamazoo College in the fall. She hopes to continue her love of writing and hopes to work as an environmental activist. Caledonia Memorial Day schedule set I have been involved in the Middleville AYSO program for the past seven years, mainly handling the Field Maintenance to now being the Regional Commissioner along with stil handling the Field Maintenance, and I have seen the program grow from 9 playing fields to 17 playing fields. With having the 17 playing fields, it allows all teams to have practice fields and most games to be completed by noon on Saturdays. Some of the other new additions throughout the years have been, a concession stand (Snack Shack), more training, website, On Line Registration, and 1-800 Phone Line with many other improvements. I have found in the past that when we are fully staffed with volunteers, the jobs are spread out more evenly which requires less time of each volunteer. We currently have many open volunteer/board positions now and will need them filled prior to the fall 2008/spring 2009 year. >• I now need to reach out to you (the community) for your help in continuing this awesome program for the children. If you have even a little TIME to give, please come to our U Up on Saturday, May 31s1, from 10AM to 4PM, at the Middle School Registration/Sign Cafeteria. At that time, there will be listings of the current OPEN Board positions that must be filled in order for the program to run. Lindsey Wilson * V- S91-124O 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia A Master * xi — VISA 1 r* —• v r* ] O\l r 06663823 * �—— ■ - —u»- - —> ■ • *** — The Sun and News. Middleville, May 17. 2008 Page 3 < • ■ J CAL, continued from page 1 % I ‘k IJ >2 ‘Q ■ ■ *5, A ! fe JA ""w is ,‘s, S' •s tl II Or -‘a TV e- II IV • k .ta MJ 4 ¥ ins itatafeitfi ajj ;Ni|a I • H i lislt aiM IJ II L H to ji Jiff- 4.075. “I enjoy volunteering within the community and spend much of my time help­ ing out at church or school." said DeVries. “For the past three years, I have spent Interim in Louisiana to helped remodel houses in the New Orleans area. This experience really changed my outlook on life. Also, I spend much of my time working as a team trainer at Chuck E. Cheese.” include Her interests socializing with friends, spending time with family and biking. “I am excited to be attend­ ing Grand Valley State University in the fall to pur­ sue a degree in education," added DeVries. “There I hope to make many new friends and become involved in many campus activities." Maria Fryling is 18 and her parents are Scott and Diane Fryling. Her GPA is 4.114. “I enjoy hunting and fish­ ing, and I love being out­ side,” said Fryling. “I also like to cook for my family when I’m not too busy.” She will be attending Ferris State University in the fall and plans to enter the radiography program. Kendei Grant is 18 and her parents are Tressie and Chuck Grant. Her GPA is 4.145. “I run cross country, track, and play lacrosse,” said Grant. “I am also an officer of National Honor Society, a member of the student coun­ cil and participate in the mentor program. 1 like everything, from being out­ side and running to jumping on the trampoline. I love sports, spending time with my friends and family, and listening to music. 1 also have a passion for animals and love playing with my dog Colby.” « to attend She plans Michigan State University, go through the college of nursing and then possibly pursue her dream to be a sur­ geon. Erik Jacobson is 17, and his parents are Dawn and John Jacobson. His GPA is 4.161. During his high school career, he has been part of Caledonia Choralaires, in Community Players “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and high school musicals such as Honk!”, “Seussical the Musical.” “Little Shop of Horrors” and others. He has been vice president of the drama club. “My passion is the arts. I love the thrill of being on stage, whether it be in a con­ cert or in a theatrical perform­ ance,” said Jacobson, “I am also very interested in pure mathematics and music computer software. Other miscel­ laneous interests include Tae­ kwondo, where I am a nation­ al champion, and just plain old ‘chillin’ with my friends.” In the fall, Jacobson will begin attending Western Michigan University’s music school, majoring in music education and hoping to con­ tinue with music perform­ ance or musical theater. •lake Jones is 18 and his parents are Kim and Bonnie Jones. His GPA is 4.12. Athletic excellence has HASTINGS 4 been part of his high school www.GQTI.com career. He is a three-year g Goodrich 269-945-SH0W varsity letterman in football, DUALITY Downtown Hastings defensive all-conference THEATERS on State St. back and honorable mention Rocking Soils • All Digital Sound Froo Drink Refill* • 25c com refill* all- area and two-year varsity BIG SCREENS letterman in basketball, hon­ orable mention all-confer­ $4.00 ence and all-area. ALL SEATS | He participated in AAU except adult 1 basketball for Camp Darryl evening S6.50 in Kalamazoo. In addition, Q No passes (§) stadium Seating he is a member of the SHOWTIMES 5/17 - 5/21 National Honor Society and O® CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) junior- and senior-year state 11:45, 2:55. 6:05. 9:15 finalist for DECA. OWHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) Jones said he enjoys par11:20, 1:50. 4:10. 7:00. 9:25 FRI/SATLS 11:45 ticipating in sports, hanging IRON MAN (PG-13) out with friends, watching 11:00, 1:40. 4:20. 7:10. 9:50 ® MADE OF HONOR (PG 13) college athletics, going to the .ill 4:30. 6:50. 9:35 11:30. 2:00. movies and wakeboarding. FRI/SAT LS 12.00 — on ;attending I plan COUPON Central Michigan Fn E E I 20ozDRINK University's honors program with $2 50 purchase ... 1 ol 46oz bag o> buttery popcorn | for business. 1 am currently era ad • 4 r it E<>JULY31 XW -W Contempo Salon The Boutique ~ Great Prices pF Unique Gifts Jewelry ~ Purses ~ Frames ~ Lotions . 1 fll ! I L ’ r | V Jk “ Contempo oZALON 2 By Ba xA Full Service Contemporary Salon /aloi me - - - —" ■■ 616-891-1093 Blake Jones Jaime Lightfoot 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia Village Centre .■LLL-J------------L-Ld---------------------------- ~=~=r undecided on my major," he said. L Jaime Lightfoot is 17, and her parents are George and Diane Lightfoot. Her GPA is 4.12L She plays the violin and is a member of the St. Cecilia Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a National Honor Society member and a Girl Scout. “I enjoy both listening to and playing music, computers, and hanging out with my friends,” she said. “I’ve played violin for 10 years, started playing drums last year, and am learning the piano." Lightfoot intends to attend GRCC for two years, major­ ing in music recording tech­ nology, then plans to transfer to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree, Sarah Piccard is 17 and her parents are Jane Piccard and Perry Piccard. Her GPA is 4.163. She has been the first chair violist in Caledonia High School's Honors String Orchestra. She is a Senior Girl Scout and earned the Gold Award. She spends time mentoring younger stu­ dents, tutoring in math and Spanish, and is a National Honor Society member. “I love to make crafts," said Piccard. “My friends all joke that I have a ‘creative gene’ and that I can make interesting things no one else can. Many of the crafts I make I donate to St. Mary’s Mercy Rehabilitation and Health Center, where they are either given to patients or sold in a craft bazaar to raise money for the nursing home. “I also enjoy practicing my viola and reading. I will read pretty much anything, but I pre­ fer science fiction or fantasy." Next year, Piccard plans attending Michigan on Technological University, majoring in chemical engineering. “I feel that chemical engi­ neering combines two sub­ jects I am very passionate about, math and science. said Piccard. “After graduating I plan on working at a company making their pro­ duction procedures more environmentally friendly. Chelsea Yondo is 17 and her parents are Guy and Jackie Yondo. Her GPA is 4.19. She played varsity soccer (four-year starting defender), club soccer (Grand Rapids Crew Junior), is a National Honor Society member, was on the student council (two I years as secretary), Spanish fl tutoring, varsity cross counJ Brad Ahrens Maria Fryling Brittany DeVries made this spring season bet­ ter than any past season for me. I am excited to join the international studies pro­ gram at MSU next year and I hope to travel more while involved in the program. I visited Italy on a school trip try, dance and has don vol­ unteer work. “I enjoy studying history'. world cultures, sociology. and playing soccer. said Yondo. “My sister is a fresh­ man on varsity with me this year and her company has this year and fell in love with the country. I wouldn't mind living in Assisi someday.” She plans to attend James Madison Honors College at Michigan State University with hopes of majoring in international relations. 11 Middleville is not a “speed trap” town by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry Countv County Sheriff Department’s Middleville Unit devoted much of his report during the May 13 Middleville Village Council meeting to counter a letter to the editor in the May 10 Sun and News. In the letter, resident Patricia Wilson states that she has seen the “Village of Middleville police car half hidden” to catch unsuspecting drivers. Stein told the council that sheriff deputies are not set­ ting up speed traps. They do look for drivers not follow­ ing the rules and driving too fast through the village. Often, he said, residents complain about those driving too fast through residential including neighborhoods Greenwood Street, especial­ ly after the high school lets out in the afternoon. Stein had told the council in April that the village would be one of the locations during May promoting seat belt use in the “Click it or Ticket" cam­ paign. He stressed that safely — not sneakiness — was the focus of the department. During the meeting, the council decided to keep the village hall renovation on the table because more research is being done on bids being considered. The next village council meeting will be Tuesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall. •• I Saturday, May 31 st, 2008 9:00am • 12:00pm (/) (/) Kimberly Norris, MD David Harrell, MD Paul Brown, DO Ann Hemmeke, OD Laura Kenyon, OD Jeff Kenyon, OD Michael Nosanov, MD EYE & E.N.T. Kathy Chase, MS,CCC/A Special ists, PLC For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. . Meet our providers and staff. . m Light refreshments — I • ■ and Door prizes < 9090 S RODGERS CT, CALEDONIA, Ml r • —• £ •*■■*** Fl r. 1 49316 (616)891-2001 -• * o =r CD —1 Glengarry Dr. I < CD Ia We look forward to FT? 92nd St.. SE meeting members of the Caledonia and surrounding M-37 communities. We are proud to be members of your community. ik �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008 •Il 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: KI 6:00p.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 Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am (Dutton ‘United (Reformed Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 708 W. Main Street Thy Word Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Middleville Wesleyan Church 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.................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... .... Call for info. Bible Study........ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School................................................................ 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs... ...................................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Services -I Make fz-M I Sunday best J 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) 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 From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 11:00am • Contemporary day ofyour week AijlHfN' FJC CHURCH FOR THE MODUN WOl't.D 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com 8:30am - Traditional the neuulife 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm “A middlevillecrc.org M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 9:30 a.m. ft 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com K» CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Service "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Morning: 9:30I am Evening: 6: III pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM Wednesday LifeSavers CALEDONIA Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service ... 6:00 p.m. \s Truth Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You IF Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 4:00 pm 9:30 am I jsl’*’ GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL J West M-I79 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Sunday Worship ................................9:30 a.m. and 6: KI p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Alto, Ml 49302 111 Church Street jffletljoingt €frurdj J 122 © Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" (Bib tEime Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Meeting you, your friends, and your family — 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastors Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th KI St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. ' Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. . 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org «i Lakeside 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .o. for All Ages.................................. 10:45a.m. Evening Worship......................................................... 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue A Place of Refuge www.umcmiddleville.org Phone: (616) 868-6437 Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor 4 Worship Time: This Sunday, May 18, we have only one service at 11 a.m. (616) 891-8119 (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org 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" A Faith Community of the PC(USA) xinechng. an ancient faith to a me idem world Chu’ Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am Italy available throughout. Fvervone is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. cornerstone t church-«www.cornerchurch.org cb Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml www.cbcwm.org<http://www.cbcwm.org> • 616-550-1067 Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org Living Hope Assembly of God "Crow Together" 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 Ji 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! *KJ a Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: wqyfqrercc.org • hwiv, •whitneyville Bible Church II U| I 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service .....................................6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)............. 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group .....................6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ........................................ 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Kart Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Jk Whitneyville I Fellowship Church B Located 4935 Whitneyville Ave. between 52nd and 48" St. I ’ 1 I“ th nd Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm s Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org 1 Corner of Dufly and Yankee Springs Rd. A "Lighthouse on the corner... j—f Sunday ... 10:00 am 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 s • Finding the Way Together! Loving God, Loving People Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Church Yankee Springs Bible Church proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship................................. ........ Wednesday ... 7:00 pm This Sunday Morning Community • • The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »» Sunday School for All Ages............................ 11:00 a.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor WAYFARER Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION Pioneer Club Wednesdays ............................ 6:30 p.m. SiKi II El I Peace Church Sunday Morning Worship.............................. 930 a.m. CherryValley l Rev. Royle Bailard "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Website: Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church May 18: 10 a.m. - Matthew 28:16-20; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Phone: (269) 948-2261 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 A Place for Family & Friends CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. Pastor Scott E. Manning PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH www.Iakesidecommunity.org 3® Rev. Allen Strouse Sunday Worship: 9:00, 9:30 & 11: KI Community Church Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor [ii£ Is right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Its ’!« lisas fa!*1 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES V/ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion III P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... 7:00 p.m. ft _____ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 Sb % tin �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008/ Page 5 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 rotate and can cover four square miles, while the range of the old siren is eight blocks. Williamson said he sup­ ports spending money to save lives. In his view, the question is "are we spending I . xl h SOCIAL NEWS <w '“IS ■ § Us * | *Cf* | money on the right technolo­ gy?" For example, radios rather than a siren, he said. According to Inman, a siren will not solve all the issues. "If you're home, you don't need it. It's to notify people who are away from the tech­ nology," he said. Mike Maviglia, trustee, commented. " When you have a large group of people, a siren is the way to go....We need a siren for the outdoor activities. The need for a siren is not just a tornado, but other emergencies. I think it would be very beneficial.” The motion was made and approved to table the siren issue; a small subcommittee was established to continue the research. Bids for patching and repairing Kinsey and Johnson streets were dis­ cussed. Loring and Jim Tolan explained that the streets had to be patched before the chipand-seal coat could be applied. Kinsey presents problems according to Tolan because the shoulder is too high. He proposed to remove some dirt, put in gravel and then patch the road. Johnson Street, which would provide the closest connection to pub­ lic water and sewer for the she had thought they were Commission is for $21,535 for a little over a mile of larger. Moxey explained that treatment. Williamson, who the planters delivered were said he vividly remembered those ones selected by the the problems in Glen Valley village. Village Manager Sandra two years ago. does not anticipate difficulty this Ayers recommended that the time. The council agreed it council make a donation ot was necessary to accept the $500 to the Western Days bid and get on the midsum­ program (June 16 to 21). The mer schedule rather than council agreed. . Members of the council wait until the end of the sumwill so to Vermontville on mer. Jonathan Moxey. engineer May 21 to participate in the Exchange Day. with Fleis and Vandenbrink Mayor Engineering. Inc., began his Participation in the event is report, saying that he expect­ open to all elected and ed to hear about the facade appointed officials. Nominating petitions for project grant application. He noted that most of the plant­ elected village officials are ings were done. Fleis and due by Aug. 12. A village Vandenbrink had paid for the president (a two-year term) roof drains in the parking lot. and two trustees (four-year and Diversco had matched terms) will be elected. In the final comment peri­ the lowest bid for the work. Trustee Glenn Gilbert od. Williamson noted that World has its roots in the asked Moxey when they Mika. Meyers, Beckett, and Mrs. America competition expected to be done; Moxey Jones, the village and town­ and was started in 1977. said that he thought it would ship attorneys, had con­ While beauty is a key ele­ tributed $10,000 to the be completed in June. ment. contestants also voice Trustee Karen Hahn asked Friends of the Library. their opinions on current events about the size of the planters; and support worthy causes and charities. All married women — young wives, mothers, and even grandmothers — are eli­ gible to participate. a*. By providing this forum, delegates from around the n world come together and share a common purpose and Visit our new location: platform. The program helps 6450 100th Street. Caledonia, MI 49316 I r foster greater communica­ Mail! SeftVice • Spa TWiCuftes • 'Tanning • tion, friendship and mutual understanding among all peo­ Stje TVav ple. Good Farm, will probably have the least amount of work done on it. Quotes were received from Asphalt Affordable A-l Asphalt ($41,774), ($23,100). and Superior Asphalt ($22,009). Lorin a and Tolan recommended the A-l Asphalt bid. saying that they were more comfortable with the people who came out to estimate the job. The coun­ cil unanimously approved the bid from A-1. Three streets (the waste­ water treatment plant, Johnson Street, and Kinsey) will receive some chip and seal attention. The quote from the Kent County Road k— Mrs. World to speak to Caledonia women ** * 9 4 j. '• •t5( Lundeen-Dill * A.1 «fcl> ■^lutite. - ■w COHUIIH Clllll J i* T2 MIX Raymond C. and Michelle Lundeen of Whitehall are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Amanda Rae Lundeen to Ryan Dill of Jamie Kalamazoo. Jamie is the son of John Dill Sharon of and Caledonia. Jamie graduated from Ferris State University and is employed by Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Amanda earned her mas­ ter's degree in social work and is currently working for North Muskegon School district. A summer 2008 wedding is planned. Check Us Out! •x ■ S tll Quality Roots ■t o I GREAT PRICES 3 '' QnwWBSS • GREAT SELECTION oS I Grower Direct GREAT TREES & SHRUBS J VI • Diane Tucker, Mrs. World 2007, will be a special guest next week of both the Federation General of Women's Club - Caledonia and speaking to more than 300 senior class girls and their mothers as part of the Caledonia Senior Girls ■ Coffee. Tucker lives in Arizona and has held the titles of Miss Sierra Vista, Miss Tucson, Mrs. Arizona, Mrs. America, and Mrs. World. Tucker will be hosted by the Caledonia Women's Club for a special private reception on May 20 as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the senior girls tea event, which the club estab­ lished and sponsors each year. 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The Farm Service Agency thinks it is important that all members of the farming community are involved in the county committee system of local decision-making. Producers in the Barry townships County of Thornapple, Irving, Yankee Springs, Rutland, Scniof Enter Agency Address Here Enter City. State. Zip Enter Agency Telephone — Ihr tune of pfmi>■«< and sublet to cMltge without notice. CofUin rralhclMma nuy Oovrrnmr«l drpartur•• UoM and ler» arc MkftUtMal 02069 •All price* are quoted m IIX dollars All Huicrarie* and prices arc current at RjhaitMw. HntfUnce of“Jthe Seat" is operated by RCL (UK) Ud . • MitntdUn of Royal Canbbran Crutici Ltd W011 CTO • aitXWOQs Royal Caribbean frillies Ud Ships registered in Ibr CJ ------____________ V �* Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. May 17. 2008 from Our Readers! sPeeders are the Problem-not the p°lice . . Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Council sees siren as low priority To the editor: A year ago, I wrote con­ cerning the need for some type of early warning system such as a siren in Middleville. Once again, our country is witnessing a large number of devastating torna­ does. At that time, two Middleville council mem­ bers gave me the following reasons for not having a siren. One said it would cost approximately $26,000, and the village did not have those funds available and won­ dered if I would like to con­ tribute that amount. Since that time, the village was purchased a house by the stoplight for more than Percussionist Tyler Colburn to perform Thomapple Kellogg gradu­ ate Tyler Colburn will perform at the Hastings Country Club Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. The doors open at 7:20 p.m. and tickets are $7 each. Tn To the r*difnr* editor: law law-. Th Thea rpacnn reason thp the fine*; fines arp are nffirpix officers In to enforce enforce that that limit limit Is Middleville becoming a speed trap town? Are we becoming a police state? I don’t believe Patricia Wilson w hat understands what that means. (Sun and News May 10) I personally don't feel repressed or controlled because the police are doing the job they are paid to do. I hope after reading her letter, Wilson realized how ridiculous it was. I work hard, too. But I don’t believe that gives me the right to break the law - and yes, that’s what speeding is. We all do it from time to time for one reason or another, but that doesn’t make it legal. The fact that Mr. Wilson worked hard that day doesn't excuse him from obeying the stiff is so we don’t speed. I was personally offended by the wording Mrs. Wilson used in her letter. I’ve lived in Middleville for approxi­ mately 18 years and I’ve never felt “strange” or “vic­ timized” by the police pres­ ence in this town. Our local police officers are active with the DARE program in our schools, and, yes. they patrol the streets in the vil­ lage. I am thankful for three years, and I understand the reason for the speed limit. There are a lot of walkers using the sidewalk and young children on foot, bikes and skates. This is why you need to go 25 mph through town. I believe the speed limit and the presence of have helped keep the number of accidents dow n, especial­ ly those involving pedestri­ ans. 1 cannot understand the anger in her letter, knowing that she has lived in Middleville 12 years. Everyone who lives here knows you can’t speed through town. The speed limit is 25 mph and the police do enforce it. h's their job. By the way, just because she hasn't been caught does­ n't mean she can speed through Caledonia, Hastings or anywhere else. Speeding laws are enforced every­ where. Ever been through Ohio? It's common knowledge $100,000 and designated it as the “gateway” to the vil­ lage. Has anyone noticed how much the “streetscape” is costing us taxpayers? The other council member informed me that a siren was the “craziest” thing she had ever heard of. She said in case of a tornado, everyone would be watching their TV and would not hear the siren. I must be different because I don't keep my TV set on all night. I cannot understand the reasoning of the Middleville Village Council when they think a warning system is such a low priority or a stu­ See Scripture come alive pid idea. After all, funds as Lester Smith, a former were available at one time stage actor turned pastor, under the Homeland Security presents Jesus' Sermon on Act, but the council refused the Mount at Whitneyville to apply for the grant. Fellowship Church Sunday, If the village council May 18, at 6 p.m. would like to have another Smith began his ministry “gateway” to the village in following an accident in the northwest part of town and is looking for property, which his life was miracu. lously spared. Since 1979, call me. Ed Schellinger, he has memorized a dozen Middleville New Testament books, the that officers will often that officers will often reduce speeding fines. I’ll wager her husband was going more than 5 mph over the speed limit. And a $70 speeding fine is far less than some other counties would charge. She mentioned other issues, but she didn’t men­ tion w hat they were. It seems that she is indignant over the fact that her husband got a speeding ticket for breaking the law' and is making a mountain out of a mole hill. I see the glass half full, so I don’t see “surveillance and “harassment.” I sec prolection and safety. Laurie Rinvelt Middleville Biblical dramatization is tomorrow in Whitneyville Sermon on the Mount, and the first five chapters of Revelations. Smith communicates Scripture in a unique way, donned in full costume of the time. He has presented his ministry in three countries to churches, seminaries, and on Christian television. The community is invited to attend this service and visit with Smith at a recep­ tion following the presenta­ tion. Whitneyville Fellowship Church is located at 4935 Whitneyville Avenue, between 52nd and 48th streets. Log on to www.WhitneyvilleFellowship .org or call 616-868-0621 for more information. Former local woman graduates from MYOB by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Heather Jolene Betit, a former resident of Irving Township, graduated April 30 from the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women's Minding Your Own Business program. She now lives in the Grand Rapids area. who Betit attended Thornapple Kellogg High School is starting her own home-based jewelry business in Grand Rapids. She recent­ ly completed testing and received her general educa­ tion diploma. Former Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie was the commencement speaker at the Loosemoore Auditorium at the Grand Rapids campus at Grand Valley State University. Betit was part of the 35th MYOB class. 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II If r h Il C-herrLj Vailecj ^tove & dh aw •k Finally Open Memorial Day - May 26, 2008 979° Cherry Valley Av«- Join the Caledonia American Legion in honoring all Veterans from all wars. The parade starts at 12:00 noon in Downtown Caledonia and ends with a Military ceremony at Lakeside Cemetery. Also featured is a Military fly over and a flag folding ceremony. 06672245 i 6\6-3y\-7?oo Next to Caledonia Kent-Al I (*rvcn i ng �s ; The Sun ana News. Middtevite May 17. 2008 Page 7 Financial Focus S5 •• Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891 -1173 H What can you expect from a financial advisor? r 6 to H..WThe investment world can be complex - and trying to navigate it by yourself is a daunting task. That's why you may want to work with a professional financial advi­ sor - someone with the expe­ rience and resources to help you reach all your important financial objectives. Your first task, then, is to find a financial advisor with whom you will be comfort­ able. Ask your friends, rela­ tives and co-workers for referrals, and don’t be shy about interviewing a few financial advisors. When you’re talking to prospective financial advisors. l<M>k for SSs *1 ? s 1 *«»Vs V: J *1SSA ■s Is tf. % I should be based on your goals ♦ What does your family situation look like .’ A finan­ cial advisor will ask you a lot of family-related questions: How many children do you have? Do you plan to send them to college? If so. how much do you hope to con­ tribute to their education? Does your spouse have a retirement plan at work? Will you have aging parents that may require some type of assistance from you? By eliciting this type of infor­ mation. a financial advisor can help you create a ’fami­ ly-friendly* investment st rat- someone who stresses com­ prehensive financial strate­ gies. rather than individual transactions. Ideally, you will want someone who asks questions such as these: • What are your goals? You’ll need a financial advi­ sor who shows considerable interest in your short- and long-term goals. After all. you’ll want this person to help you accomplish a vari­ ety of things - saving for a new home, sending your children to college, attaining a comfortable retirement lifestyle and so on. Every single recommendation a financial advisor makes eg)• What are sour attitudes toward investment risk? A conscientious financial ads isor will determine if you are a consers alive insestor someone who favors invest­ ments that offer a greater likelihood of preservation of principal - an aggressive investor - someone who is comfortable taking greater risks in hopes of greater returns Ar a moderate investor - someone who falls in between the other two groups. While a good finan­ cial advisor will, of course, tailor recommendations to your risk tolerance, he or she may, on occasion, need to push you a bit out of your ’comfort zone’ to help you achieve your goals. * What investments do you currently own? For a financial advisor to do his or her job. and to provide the best chance of show ing these possible benefits to you, he or she will need a complete understanding of your cur­ rent holdings: your IRA. 401(h), stocks, bonds, govemment securities. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - everything. Once a financial advisor knows what *sou a I reads* have, he or she can identify any poten­ tial gaps in your portfolio and make appropriate rec­ ommendations for filling them ♦ What are your feelings about leaving a legacy? For many people, the issue of leaving a legacy is highly emotional. Thai’s because so many of us. almost instinc­ tively. want to ’lease some­ thing behind* for our farm- lies and (hose charitable organizations we support. A good financial advisor will probe your attitudes toward leaving a legacy and help develop strategies that sup­ port your goals in this area. Eventually, • Vsour financial advisor mas have to work with your other financial professionals, including your tax advisor and your alterney. io carry out your strate­ gies of leaving the legacy you desire. As you work towan! your financial objectives, you II have a lot of questions. Just make sure sour financial advisor does. too. This entire site Copyright © 2008 Edw ani Jones I I « WE ARE BUYING!!! • WE ARE BUYING!!! Ff’ Coin Collections Stamp Collections XJ m CD Pocket Watches XI m CD Scrap Gold and Silver Jewelry Caledonia presents awards C ,s IWfcj.. in '*<*> life fe (Ik jaw ”1 LXJ.1 I hl kxi naici i fe fa Eft pEiiiiipb lilnt'i •M ham hr aaste al i rail iHt .J35M IO ill tajW BjtjsliesiflibeSafz a i ki Illi* riMrl*«r A A B ’ 1 'i F/lfl&C I I# ,r II Yondo. The Millard Engle Award presented by the social slud ics department denartment went to Chelsea Yondo. Art department awards went to Emily Murray. Justin DeJong and Amber Cook. Scholarships were then presented. The Caledonia Education Association Scholarship went to Melissa Stanley. Weller Paula The the from Scholarship Education Caledonia Foundation went to Hailey Kent. Barnaby Amy Lou Charitable Foundation schol­ arships were presented to Andrew Prins and Stephanie Rossman. The MSU Outstanding by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Tuesday. May 13. C aledonia High School pre sented awards to graduating seniors, both academic and departmental honors. The Theater Technical Award went to Andrew Howe and Becca Knight. The drama award went to Erik Jacobson. The Alpha Beta Award went to Maddison Zych. The Ralph Keating Award was given to Aron Dailey. The Therrian Award from the math department was pre­ sented to Kay lee Walsh. 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SINCE ■k_Ji ■ EWE ■ E R S ‘X 0? l¥ n fa I \ i Vw fV *0 4* ■ 11 ijlj! Form is important in equestiran competitions. iW1** The riders will compete in three district invitationals to earn enough points to advance to the regional com­ petition. Once at the regional competition, the team will compete for one of two spots advancing to the state cham­ pionship. The Caledonia High School Equestrian Team has held record returns to dis­ trict, regional and state championships. Over the past 16 teams, the team has advanced to the state cham­ pionship seven times, win­ ning the state championship in 2002. Anyone needing addition­ al information can contact Kim Merwin at 616-8138883. Caledonia, MI 49316 J 9 4 9 A SwierengA Incoming ninth through 12th grade students can sign up in the middle and high school offices. 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According to Michigan's dropout crisis is Columbia University ’s the focus of public hearings prestigious Teachers beginning next week, part of College, boosting high a statewide initiative to school graduation rates increase the number of high would save $127,000 per school graduates to stabilize ■ new graduate per year a weak economy. through extra tax revenues, By some estimates, about reduced costs of public 20,000 Michigan students health, crime and justice, drop out of school every and decreased welfare Local students make Michigan Tech dean’s list 1W 1 I • I; \ K* L V te 1< * Alto—Stephanie Garbacik, junior, environmental engi­ neering; Keith Kortenhoven, senior, mechanical engineer­ ing; David Steffler, senior, computer engineering; Duane Stephenson, senior, business administration. Middleville — John Ryan Weesie, junior, construction management. Joshua D Shelbyville Johnson* senior, electrical engineering technology. More than 1,200 students were named to the spring 2008 dean's list at Michigan Technological University, earning grade point averages of 3.5 or higher. Dr. Les Cook, vice presi­ dent for student affairs, reports that 255 students (indicated by asterisks) earned straight A averages of 4.0, with 1,014 attaining GPAs from 3.50 to 3.99. Among the honorees are the following local students: payments. Every year that passes without a solution to the dropout crisis drains another $2.5 billion from local, state and national coffers. The Michigan Education Association (MEA), in several partnership with other groups, is sponsoring III the hearings. Partners include the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA), Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan's Children, Michigan's Charter Schools, Michigan’s Promise and Michigan Future, Inc. “Too many students are leaving school before graduating, ” said MEA O’ President Iris Salters. We need to work together to understand the scope of the find problem and to sustainable solutions." Local and intermediate school districts have struggled to reverse the trend. No state comprehensive or national plan exists to help schools boost graduation rates, despite the significant impact on the economy and society. the hoping “We’re hearings lead to meaningful reforms to help end the dropout crisis," Salters said. “One dropout is too many for our students, for our communities and for our state.” The hearings are open to the public. Invited guests also will provide testimony about how the dropout crisis affects the economy, families and crime. The findings of these hearings will be presented to political leaders and the public at the Michigan Dropout Prevention Leadership Summit Oct. 20 in Lansing. “Addressing high school retention and increasing graduation rates must become one of our highest priorities, and we look forward to working with the MEA and other leaders in t ****’>« r A. ■‘’■“■Hi •K3 j m las? BBQKIt • • sitwn iK •fESlEZ- district March 1, 2007. Rider had experience in school administration, hav­ ing been a principal and also a superintendent, the latter with the Brandywine district for three years. When he chose to seek another superintendent job, there were many opportuni­ ties available. . “When I was choosing the school that I wanted to work at, my biggest question was ‘would I want my kids to go here?’” said Rider. When the time came to he choose, he picked Thomapple Kellogg, for the by Shannon Cornett tab call)-} Gram j tv i SIS Student Intern The Thornapple Kellogg school district is comprised of more than 3,000 students, faculty and parents, all help­ ing to create a school district and a community in which everyone can learn and prob­ lems can be resolved peace­ fully. Gary Rider in his first year as superintendent has been given the job to make sure everything goes smoothly and that the many people involved in the schools have the best possible experience. He began working with the community, family and the people. “I think that the people I work with have been great working in a collaborative environment," said Rider of his impression of residents of the district. “Every school district has its problems, but the staff here has been great at han­ dling them with me. They all know how to handle things, and this year it's been all about not just how to do it, but how to make it better,” said Rider. The job of superintendent includes interaction with many other people, working together with them to make things work out the best for arv Jo’s Cafe Express___ _ Mrs MON.-FRL 6:30-2:30 SAT. 9:00-1:00 Located in the Heme Center cf West Mich _ . ‘ . — ■ ■ -r-—— FREE small coffee or /FIRST TIME fiClT ROTTLE OF WATER ; I X I — ----- — pl KI®*1 — ———-— — VI3* ’ MUST PRESENT COUPON N ; i CD —* 9818 CherryVd.feyA\e., C^lectnia • 616-891-4663 everyone. During the school year, his co-workers have gained an understanding of Rider and the way he handles business. “Mr. Rider has been great. I'm able to talk to him because he has a lot of principal and other experience. When he makes decisions, kids really come first, which is something we focus on.” said Tony Koski, high school principal. “I think he is a natural leader, and he has given great focus to the district," said Eric Proseus, assistant principal at the high school. “He's very thorough and very knowl­ edgeable. He has been a great asset to the district. He seems to take every part of his job seriously, and 1 appreciate it." “This past year has been the best professional experi­ ence of my life," said Rider; “it has been a great year. Everything that we hoped for happened.” The members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education gave Rider a glowing review, as well, at the end of his first year. Send your letters to: Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@ j-adgraphics.com HASTINGS! i Country home on nearly BRIGHT fe^SKY This is a benefit for the Alpha Women's Center of Hastings. An offering will be taken during the perform­ ance. 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These hearings are about learning new ways to help kids succeed and duplicating those efforts across the state." Hearings are planned across Michigan. All hearings will be from 4 to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. L I g �* Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. May 17, 2008 Orangeville residents quarrel over parks, road and libraries by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Orangeville Township residents were out in force at the May 13 township board meeting. Questions were raised about the location of ball fields, playgrounds, road assessments and library serv­ ices to residents. Mark Paradowski, head of z X1' c Saint ffauf< % * >’ ;z ’!> and (Lftv 8436 Kraft Ave., Cak 616-891- 7 * Saint Paul will offer your taring, and challenging k enable spiritual, mental, LI emotional growth. iW ~ Zoo- Plans for the Orangeville Park were available at the meeting. Christ-centered curriculum from r Concordia Publishing i ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program 4, 3 Hour Class Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 1 616-891-8688 r “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from L H.” Proverbs 22:6 A - 3 ■ ■■■■■— ‘Pi ation field designers do not want to put the location of a playground near ball diamonds because of safety concerns. Supervisor Tom Risk told Paradowski, “several parents want to be able to see their children on the playground while they are watching games.” Paradowski replied, “par­ ents may have to supervise Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD1 WATER CONDITIONING -1®- rk-'Ad>. i —— Your one stop woter store! 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This spring, the contractor who had volunteered his services at no cost to work on the new ball diamonds will have to charge $1,000 due to the cost of fuel and the fact that he is now busy on paving work. Mel Risner asked Paradowski to add a walking path to a later phase of the park development. Then the board agreed to allow phases one (the ball fields) and two (the playground) to go forward. The park committee will meet May 19 to complete plans for this spring's work on the park. In other business, the board opened a conversation with residents opposed to an assessment to pave Fawn Lake Road. Most in the audi­ ence were among those opposed to an assessment. Several people noted that the residents were already paying an assessment for sewers. Others want to upgrade the condition of the Vi- See ORANGEVILLE, next page A THLETES WANTED JI SPEED £ STRENGTH CAMP I fl? IMPROVE XOUR: BALANCE, CORE, STRENGTH, SPEED/ QUICKNESS, AND POWER! 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Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan X T �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008/ Page 11 ORANGEVILLE, continued from previous page * gravel road, but maintain the “rural character” of the area by keeping it a gravel private road. After more than an hour, the board decided to have the neighbors get together and come to a consensus on the issue. Resident Kelly Coplin told the board, “this issue is tear­ ing the neighborhood apart.” Library concerns also sur­ faced between those in favor and those opposed to being included within the Delton District Library. Dave Shanley said those who supported paying for library services in Delton were corrupt. He also said that it was important to fol­ low the wishes of the elec­ torate, who had voted down a library millage in 2006. He also disputed the claims made by ‘Letter to the Editor' writers in the T Warren to made the veter­ an’s memorial a reality. She then distributed bal­ lots asking residents' opin­ ions to help the foundation set priorities. Orangeville is the first of 10 locations throughout the county to help the foundation determine where to spend $75,000 in projects each year. Commissioner County Mark Englerth gave a brief overview of new programs to provide a food distribution initiative and service to sen­ iors in the Orangeville com­ munity. The next Orangeville Township board meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. ■ ' < Bonnie Hildreth spoke about community partner­ ships at the Orangeville meeting. i? y Alaska Clean Up sparkles at 10th anniversary I) r He also explained that .3 mills is what is required for the township’s membership in a district library. Rook told Daniels that for now the township has a con­ tract with the Martin Library which may not offer the same level of services avail­ able at the Delton Library, but which does provide library services. Daniels will be exploring the possibility of circulating a petition for library services to go on a later election bal­ lot. She will need to have it signed by at least 10 percent of Orangeville's registered voters to be considered. On a more positive note, Bonnie Hildreth, president of the Barry Community Foundation, explained the Hometown Partnership and praised the township for its work last year under Alvin Hastings Banner. Barb Daniels discussed the library petition drive, for information only, that the township's library commit­ tee has embarked on, They have more than 400 signatures in favor of joining with Delton again. Orangeville Township recently switched to the Martin Library. Risner disputed some of the statements made by those circulating the petitions. She also believes that there were some mis-statements as well Director from Library Edward Elsner. Elsner explained how the costs per township for library service was determined by percentage of users. 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Main St. SE A _•< ■Ttn 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 I in | rn jlOOt^^E 01553858 • �Page 12/The Sun anc News, Middleville. May 17, 2008 r Thornapi Gradutatin SEIF CHEVROLET CALEDONIA 632 E Main St.. Caledonia 616-891-8104 I i FIRST REHAB 4624 N. M-37 Hwy.. Middleville IF 269*795-4230 ED S RODY SHOP i 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 616-891-0150 INSORANCE FIRST 407 Arlington. Middleville 269-795-3302 MIDDLEVILLE MARKET PLACE 4650 N. M-37 Hwy.. Middleville 269-795-7019 TIRES 2000 500 Arlington St., Middleville 269-795-3550 WESTENS CARPET 210 E. Main., Middleville 269-795-3000 •* MIDDLE VILLA INN 4611 N. Middleville Rd.. Middleville iI 269-795-3640 Jorge Alberto Aguiar Lopez > Whitley Ann Bremer Eric Michael Dettmann Dyer Farrell Goosen Cory Michael J* Nathan David A Aplnya Anukul Ryan Andrew Brock Chloe Rose Brower Jeffery Paul Dickerson Chyna Dawn Dodge Kayla Joy Gordon Michelle Rose Graham BlaktMIchariA Danielle Rae Ju Bridget! 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V Kelsey Ellzabe# Caleb Michael Batdortf Melissa Jean Beard Chloe Lynn Buxton Trista Leah Caldwell Thomas David Enslen Timothy William Etter Kevin David Heynlg Kenneth Scott Hoag James Owen lb Kayttyn Mae Kr Brittney Michelle Benjamin Samuel Ethan Bergsma Jesse Lee Cedi Anna Michele Marie Clsler Travis LeAllen Farris Trever Scott Flnkbelner Nathan Christopher Jean Hodges Christopher Reml Hodgson Dixie Ann Lars MakenzieLeeL Jennifer Rae Berryman Paul Andrew Betcher Travis James Clelland Elizabeth Ann Coon Robert Michael Fisher Tamber Sequoya Fitchett Melinda Sue Hoffman Tyler Scott Holcomb Nathan Dale U Sarah Rae Layc Rachel Catherine Bickford Meagan Marie Bishop Shannon Lee Cornett X Marie Cortese Alexandria Kathleen Marie Fletcher Abigail Jamie Foote Megan Ann Holzhausen Timothy James Howarth Daniel Ryan L* Brooks Robin L, Danielle Marie Boik Angela Jo Book Eryn Marie Crux Samantha Helen Rose Daniel Joshua Duane Foote Lad Lynne Forbes Callly Jo Howell Kendra Ann Joy Hudson Mary Carmen I Joshua Nils U® Zachary Martin Boonstra Kaldgh Michelle Borrink Zachary David-Lee Davis Kimberly Ann Deabay Ethan Michael FulleA Levi Matthew Funk Thomas John Huerth XJeanie Lynn Hurd Meaghan Meagan Chris Anthony JosepL Matthew Joseph Bouchard Samantha Jo Bouwhuis Marcus Allen DeJesus Jonathan Garret Delger Imants Karl Gerrits Feleda Anne Michelle Gibbs Ashley Un Jachlm Darrick Lee Jackson Kevin Michael h Laralne Roxane T tw-jkcfrLewis Bowerman Ryan Michael Boyd Amy Joy DeMaagd Karl Lynn DePew Andrew Madison Gilbert Tracey Lynn Glass Lyle Alien Jackson r•I Nathan William Jazwinskl Daniel Jama I Nathan John M« Luke Thomas Bremer Courtney Rae DeRutter Melinda Sue Goodenough Josiah John Jenkins Nathan Anthon 4* 9 Matthew Ryan Dundas John Alden Eash in 1 f > to tel ft! <te it 's II �•It Page 13 The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008/ pie ‘Kellogg g Class of2008 STATE FARM INS. 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Nicole Ann Stahl Grace Elizabeth Welton Linda Elaine Whittemore Amanda Sue Wierenga tua Tonya Lee McCarter Jaime Lynn McCoy Randi Anne Price David Andrew McMillan Nicole Anne Raymond Nicholas Leroy McNee Emily Renee Reed Michael James Steele Bradley William Steffen Kandes Lee Mellen Cory Jack Middlemlss Kasey Leigh Reeves Trevor Steven Reldsma Fabian Suarez David Allen Swainston Douglas George Miller Justin Scott Reinke Anthony William Reurlnk Andrew Ryan Sweeney a Lauren Gayle Tandy Cody Cameron Music Yahaira Berenice Navarro Kenneth Scott Riley Kevin Michael Roberts Amber Jo Taylor Jonathon Lee Teesdale Lindsey Marie Wilson Robert Allen Wilson Keith Edward Winchester son Anne Elizabeth Nesbitt Chelsea Kay Niblock Celia Ann Salmon Samantha Jo Samson Joshua James Thaler Nichole Marie Thompson Ire Jr. Jc Ashlee Ann Ntcklyn Benjamin Ryan Nlemchlck Joseph Bruce Sanford David Daniel Sans Erin Nicole Tolan Ashley Sue Van Ek on ert Jr. Erin Evelyn-Nicole Nojffke I Christopher Jung Um Katie Marie VanderGeld Jennifer Nicole Nojfke Santiago Schaefer-Space r Yaritza Kristen Bailey Schmidt tama Nlcolds Kaela Marie Oostveen Katie Marie Opatik-Duff Brooke Schnlttker Brooke Marie Ma Kylie Ruth Schultz Heidi Jo VanderHelde Jennifer Ann Van Dis •<P der ight * 4>ren Michael Anthony Plants Angelina Josephine Ma; * 'UCCO J* M James Robert Smith mson ison Kllmartin 80 Eric Scott Waddell Courtney Elizabeth Smith t Kochi Kendall Celeste Moore ke in a Lloyd .ukas Kurt Steve Oshinsk? Kaitlyn Ann Otto kas .utz Joseph Patrick Pascucc r Arron Robert Patton <y nlng Kylee Ann Pawloski Matthew Scott Penfield Marklevttz Jesse Lee Pennock « Brett James Schut Crystal Lynn Scott tael James Wilcox Celena Marie Wilcoxson-Brodie • ■ tbcrty Rose Williamson Brittany Nichole Wing r. Jenna Lyn Wing inden Bosch Alexandria Ann VanDyke David Joseph Vanheck Martii Joseph Seger II Allison Lee Shilton Teresa Lynn VanRhee Camron Scott VanSpronsen Travis Dea* Shoemaker Ian Alexander Sisson Joel Eduardo Vargas Ahumada Ian Tyler Sloan Dustin Dennis Vonltter Joshua Michael Vrona Stephanie Lynn Wlngcler Isaiah Wayne Yarger Kayla Marie Zahl e �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008 •II * First Caledonia ‘Mother of the Day’ honored by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer For Ruth Shook. Tuesday, May 13, was* a very' special day. She was selected by the I HAVING MORE RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS IS NOT THE SAME AS HAVING MORE MONEY. There can be risk in having multiple retirement accounts. \\ ithout a single focus, it can be difficult to keep track of 9vour investments and to see if voti’rc moving toward your goals. Al the very least multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees. Caledonia Merchants Association as “Mother of the Day.” The CM A received more than 100 essays written »!• about special mothers in the Caledonia community. Shook, 91, was selected on the basis of an essay written by her daughter, Carol Diefenbaker. The essay praised Shook as a 4-H leader, church vol­ unteer and a person con­ cerned with her community. During the day, Shook shared memories with Diefenbaker and daughter Merlene DeVries. They shared memories of the Classy Stitchers and Classy Cooks 4-H Club. Shook's starting Job's Daughters at the Caledonia Methodist Church and memonF M//). To learn why consolidating er T wyour retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes 3 J&s'-*•I * sense, call today. in CM CM I AOVMMO /AM ______ ries of husband and dad Merle Shook. The day began for Shook and her daughters at the Essential Bean for hot chocolate and laughter. Throughout the day, Shook rode in style in a Chevrolet Uplander donated for the day by Seif Chevrolet. Then Shook received a shampoo and new hairdo at the Contemp Salon. Flowers and hugs from family, meet­ ing small children at the new business, 90-Minute Nanny, a new watch from Swierenga Jewelers, a teeth cleaning certificate from Dr. Grias, a certificate for a massage, and lunch at Big Boy took up the first half of her day. Shook had to stop back at her apartment in the Station Creek Independent Living _____ PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville. Department of Public Works will be flush­ ing fire hydrants beginning at 7:30 AM, Monday, May 19, 2008 Drew McFadden Financial Advisor and will continue throughout the week until completed. 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member SPC * Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING '0 oS' —J J • I ‘ X- * * I' Village water customers may experience some discoloration, and or pressure difference while this regular maintenance 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 questions regarding this operation, contact the Department of Public Works at 795-2094. Village staff appreciates your patience in our endeavor to bring you the highest quality’ water possible. Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk 06672146 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please beVillage of Middleville Planning Commission will hold public hearings at Village Offices, 100 East Main Street, Middleville on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 7PM or as soon as the matters can beI heard. Public hearings will be held on the following matters: I Public Hearing # 1 Petition # 08-01 to rezone land from “R-3” Multiple Family Residential District to “C-2” Highway Service Commercial District filed by Rozelle Havens, property owner, for the following described vacant land: T 7 COM SE COR SEC 22-4-10, TH S 89 DEG 52’30 30"” W 923.65’ TO C/L ALINGTON AL1NGTON ST; TH N 00 DEG 12’14 14 ” W I6®6,;2.4 S 89 DEG 51'44" W 0.70' TO C/L ARLINGTON ST: TH N 00 DEG 13'04” W 90' AL SD C/L TO POB; TH N 00 DEG 13’04” W 303.69’ AL SD C/L TH N 89 DEG 48’04” E 298 67’ • TH N 00 DEG 13’04” W 165’ :; TH S 87 DEG 48’04” W 75””•; TH w '~ DEG 47’36 Nm 01 nrr_ DEG nn-JM 00’44"” ur W iaq 148.55’: TH oS o87 W 221.61 ’; TH N 00 DEG 13'04 13 04” W 21.5' ALG SD C/L ARLINGTON ST; TH N 89 DEG 22’49 49"” E 724.75’ TO AN INTERMED TRAVERSE LINE OF THORNAPPLE RIVER; TH FOLLOWING THE COURSE OF ... SD i TRA\ ERSE LINE S 25 DEG 45’05” E 346.4’; TH S 08 DEG 11'52” E 202.16’; TH S 01 DEG 3?’26” W 221 99’I TO END OF SE TRAVERSE LINE; TH S 89 DEG 51’44" W 712.29 712.29'; ’: TH N 00 DEG 13 ’04” W 90’ •■’ TH N 89 DEG 51’44” W 183’ TO POB. INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SD TRAVERSE LI AND WATERS OF THORNAPPLE ?^!^I RAAP,P!:fL.RIVEH RIVER.’ EXCLL EXCLUDING ’DING COMM. ON ARLINGTON ST 1686.24’ N OF S LINE SEC 22-4-10 I& 2 RODS W OF NW COR BLK 44 OF ORIGINAL PLAT OF MIDDLEVILLE; TH N 90’ TH E 183’ TO POB* TH N 60’ E; TH W TO A PT DIRECTLY W OF POILTH TO POB ”/C/L ARLINGTON ... ..................ST: ““TH SLY ALG C/L ARLINGTON ST TO----- More generally described as fronting Arlington Street (M-37) just South of Tires 2000 and extending East to the shoreline of the Thornapple River. Public Hearing # 2 Petition # 08-02 to rezone land from “R-2” Single Family Residential District to “1-1” Light Industrial District filed by Affordable Asphalt Company, LLC. on the following described property; } z Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County; Michigan, according to the Map made by A.C. Wilson as corrected and changed by Harriet H. Larkin A.D.’Babcock, Charles Paul and Jonathan R Russell, and recorded in the North side of State Street 264 feet East of the East line of Russell Street said Ipoint being the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Block 61, thence North parallel to Russell Street 136 feet, thence West parallel to State Street to the Northeast line of said Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61; thence Southeasterly along the line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. This property is commonly known as 42 State Street, Middleville. / Any interested person may attend the meeting and offer comments or written testimony during the pub­ lic hearing. Alternatively, written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to the he date of the hearing at the address noted above. Pei sons with special needs should contact the Village Clerk no less then 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs. Respectfully Submitted Geoff Moffat Village Planner/Zoning Administrator 06672420 facility to announce the good news with friends. Then she picked up cook­ ies to share with friends at Ed's Body Shop. This is a tradition she began when she lived next door to them. She visited Mullers Paint where she shared memories of owning a paint store with her husband. Then it was off to visit Chemical Bank where Diefenbaker had dropped off the entry form. Then she visited Kim’s Konsighnment Shop and the Caledonia Vision Center. The final stop before restin g for dinner was to see the exercise at equipment Contours Express. The day ended with a fes- il / I I See MOTHER, next page CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP 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, May 21, 2008, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by con­ tacting 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 7, 2008 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Re­ quiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. G. Utilities Report. I. Public Safety Committee Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Ordinance - 1st Reading Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: Chapter XIX, 'Signs in All Districts’. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion - Request by Ed Hekman, 9353 EnchantEnchant­ ment Drive, for a fireworks display permit for the evening of July 5, 2008, at Buck Lake. B. Motion - Request by *J & S Auto Service’, 6737 Whitneyville Avenue, to allow the sale of fireworks from June 30, 2008 through July 5. 2008. .• A nolmnr ____ nations for the Hometown Hero award. D. Motion - Notice of Judgment _ _ ,-ivvm of Foreclosure’, 8668 Acorn Street'(Campau Lake) "right of first refusal for Township purchase of property. E. Aooointments/ConfirmatLons - For two (2) members of the Planning Commis­ sion. F. Motion - Request by First Companies’ to add street­ lights to Phase II of the 'Southbelt Industrial Park’ Proposed amendments to the Fire Department bylaws. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC r~COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06672234 V. 1 Just a small part of Ruth Shook’s family helped her celebrate the big day. Here grandson Jeff DeVries, his wife Nikki and daughter Rachel and Zoey presented her with flowers to mark the day. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2008 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. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None.- President Myers asked that the synopsis of the April 8, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the April 8, 2008 meeting were presented. Oliver made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: AIL Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda and recommended the addition of Eldon Newmyer to Reserved Time and Oliver requested the International Con­ ference on Peak Oil & Climate Change under New Business. Parker made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Pullen supported the1 motion. Voice Vote; Ayes: AIL Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution 08-11 to authorize the establishment and imposition of a miscellaneous user fee in certain enumerated circumstances for connections to use of the Public Sanitaryx Sewer System and matters relat­ ed thereto in the amount of $2’402-77 (includes the addition•ft ®l.2^.°;®°.l.at,orn®y ,e2)' Lytle supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, Oliver and Parker). Nays, Nonei Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Oliver made a motion to approve Resolution 08-12 for the Profession Services Agreement and Addendum No. 1 to the ^^A for engineering professional services agreement between Fleis & Vandenbrink and the Village of Middleville as presented- Ven Noord supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes IFour (Van Noord, Myers, Oliver and Pullen). Nays, Three (Corson, Lytle and Parker). Absent, None. Motion Passed. 4. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution 08-13 of Intent regarding the financing of the Finkbeiner/Crane Road project and designation of Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC as Bond Counsel as presented. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes. Seven (Corson, Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker, Pullen and Van Noord). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 5. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the April 22, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 79,118.94. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. President Myers presented the following list of three year re­ appointments to the Planning Commission: Shellie McQueen. Cheryl Myers and Tim Dickerson; the following five year re-appoint­ ment to the Housing Commis­ sion: Darlene Schellinger; and the following .three year re­ appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Amanda Pullen. President Myers also presented Shannon Endsley for the appointment to the vacant posi­ tion on the Zoning Board of Appeals that expires on April 30, 2009. Corson made a motion to accept President Myers recom­ mendations for the appointments and Pullen supported •ft the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. Parker made a motion to send a letter mandating CMS Energy to replace the 1958 gas main during the Downtown Beautification Project and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. At 8:58 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker ' supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed • Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06672344 'p.’sr W■ Ik Lj Of I 1/J Iw X u* w IF �k> •II The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008/ Page 15 w• s * Iw ■ -w # via" r'' 5—C Mi_ I ‘ - — — *“-*- V * • * ■' -OX.^ - I Z* < \ •**>-■* i- jslr r> t- I I 1i ir’ I -e- / ft =. Relaxing in the sunshine sharing memories and even a laugh are the Caledonia Mother of the Day Ruth Shook with Linda VanderVelde. VanderVelde will keep Shook relaxed with a hone hour massage. Sr A. • ** •» ^5 ** 4* with a cup of hot chocolate ■'••Wx w >V ■ “Iw ] - A up ft i*% * ai- One of the first gifts h lZ Mother of the Day Ruth I ‘ ~ -- x-.: Shookreceived was a fcv***< K’ shamopp and hair style from Contempo Salon. J Here she and her new do I are pictured with owner Pawla Pawloski from Ed’s Body Shop receives a hug Amy Speck and stylist and cookies from Mother of the Day, Ruth Shook. Wenju Miller. —* I •ia 3 1»f. ■ ■UR —1 ’ ] CK AN nd ' ’’Waits ■ • ** > \SAFE 1 J «'-B! 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Caledonia’s varsity girls’ softball team scored seven runs in the fifth inning Wednesday against East Grand Rapids to clinch the 2008 O-K White Conference championship. Alexa Gehrls recorded strike outs for 18 for the 21 outs needed against the Pioneers in her no-hit per­ formance. She is now 15-2 on the season. Caledonia pounded out 11 hits in the victory, ten singles and a double off the bat of senior Ashley Horgan. The Scots were 11-0 in the league heading into Friday’s conference finale at Kenowa BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Flap ~ nn7FR DOZER vA/noK WORK ~ DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, 9 Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr o Cl o Hills. They head to Lansing Waverly for an invitational Saturday, then face non-conference foes Zeeland East and Kelloggsville at home on Monday and Tuesday. Caledonia clinched at least a share of the league title on Monday, when it scored an 11-0 win over Forest Hills Central in six innings. Gehrls allowed just one hit in the victory, while striking out nine and walking two. Amanda Kimes led the Caledonia offense, going 3for-4 with a pair of triples. Horgan was 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, and Leanne Tuuk went 2-for-4. Tuuk ended the game in Caledonia with a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Scots are now 19-3 overall, and have won 17 ♦ games in a row. They kept their winning streak alive Saturday, top­ ping Kelloggsville 3-2, Northview 4-0, and Morenci 5-3 to win the Allendale Invitational. In the championship game against Morenci the Scots had to come from behind after their foes scored three runs on three hits in the first two innings against Caledonia pitcher Kait Austin. Gehrls came in during the second inning, and allowed just one hit while striking out eight and walking two the 0 06671750 YMCA Child Care in Caledonia 9751 Duncan Lake sa®0 616-891-6223 www.grymca.org ZR' Contact Jill Briggs at Jbriggs@grymca.org “A SUMMER OF HEROES” Ages 5 (must have finished Kindergarten) through 12 Your child will experience activities this summer that will help build self-esteem, social skills, increase physical activity, PLUS... they will have fun! This year they will explore a world of “heroes” - past, present, and make believe - while they develop the hero inside each one of them! DUNCAN LAKE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER June 9-August 291 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. rest of the way. The Scots scored once in the fifth and sixth, and then got three runs in the top of the seventh to earn the victo­ ry. “They showed what kind of a team they are today coming from behind against a very good Morenci team,” said Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele. Madalyn Sandtveit had a hot bat, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s. Tuuk 3-for-4 with the game winning double that drove in two runs in the sev- Caledonia’s varsity base­ ball team dropped a trio of tough contests this week. East Grand Rapids built a 9-0 lead in Caledonia Wednesday night and never looked back, going onto a 12-5 O-K White Conference win. Luke Andrusiak was hit with the loss for the Scots. He walked two and struck out two on the night. The Pioneers scored four runs in the third and four more in the fourth to build a 9-0 edge before the Caledonia offense got going. The Pioneers finished the night with ten hits to the Scots' five. It was the second straight league game in which the 10% second child/same family discount sain? li"*1 <6 ft Scots gave up double digit runs. Forest Hills Central pounded out 17 hits in a 13-7 win at Caledonia on Monday. Six of those 17 hits were for extra bases. The Scots led 4-3 after four innings, and were only down two when the Ranger offense opened things up by scoring seven times in the top of the seventh. Mark Abbott took the loss on the mound for Caledonia. Thursday, Caledonia fell 11-9 in eight innings against South Christian. The Scots close out the OK White Conference season with a contest at Kenowa Hills Monday. Caledonia then plays host to Kelloggsville Tuesday. 1(5 0 life M KQf % nfeit a •wri'i ■wiCia I . Is* I 4->—• r J fet me do your laundry $50 non-refundable deposit Financial assistance is available to thosefamilies who qualify. Call Jill at 891-6223 for more information or to register! UH fl! ‘Bee ‘Laundry Service Non-Member: $145/week or $50/day VISIT US AT WWW.GRYMCA.ORG enth. Austin picked up the win in game one against Kelloggsville, walking two and striking out seven. Leading the Scot offense was Sandtveit 2-for-3, and had the game winning RBI. Gehrls came on to beat Northview for the third time this season in game two. She allowed just one hit and struck out 15. Kimes had the big hit for the Scots in the game, a tworun triple. EGR and FHC win big over Scot baseball YMCA Member: $135/week or $40/day Field Trips • Healthy U Curriculum Art • Literacy • Community Activities V" Your home or mine in v— a> V“ r8 Pick-up & Delivery Available Satisfaction Guaranteed References 269-792-9928 or 616-813-0624 X, I �The and Hews. Mxjd^ae 17. 2006 ’7 Trojan softball pushes league win streak to five a. If * eJ?Si &' ‘ y < J” .lb «»lJh i TT—. AUV , Whw .. >«(Ntitltt Hli «hl i ®i Is- 5s6(K|*' -I'. w X 'fl! » I .-I <«•**'' il Ttv/mapple Kellogg s var­ inning with the help of some sity softball team set-up a Saxon errors in die second three team tic for second inning of game two, then place in the O-K Gold along added three more runs in the with Hamilton and Byron third before slowly chipping Center by scoring two wins away for the mercy rule vic­ tory. over Hastings on Thursday. Tinker and Laci Forbes The Trojans are 7-3 in the conference heading into its had three RBI * each for the double header at Forest Hills Trojans in game two. and and (double) Northern to close out the Ebmeyer league season Wednesday. Stephanie Gonzalez chipped The Trojans have won five in in 2 RBI’s each. Adnenne Palmer and Meagan Bishop a row in the league. each had two hits. TK topped Hastings I l-l Trojan pitcher Emma in five innings in game one Bishop threw a two-hliter, in Middleville, then won game two I hl in SIX sinking out six Hastings bai­ ters and issuing zero walks. inning*. Leading four one after She did hit two Hastings four innings in game one. the batsman. Emma provided her own Trojans finally opened up the cr * blasting a game in the fifth with a seven-run burst aided by five ball off the base of the fence in center field for a tnple base hits. Calli Carpenter took the Nicole Tinker had a sin­ gle. a double, and two RBI’s loss for the Saxon* in game two, giving up nine hits, in the win for the Trojans Meagan Bishop provided while striking out three, and the pitching power and some walking two. TK will be a pan of the power with her bat. She ‘‘Liz. ‘ ; Jenson Memorial threw a two hitler, sinking out Ithree, and offensively Softball Tournament this added a couple of double* Saturday al Kclloggsville. They open against Hamilton while driving in four runs. at 11 a m TK built up a 44) lead Iwo inning*, innings, bul nut I as! Saturday, the Trojans after Iwo Hastings sophomore pitcher went1 l-l at al the Olivet Beth Walkington kept her Invitational Meagan Bishop pitched a team within reach shutting out down the Trojans in the nohitter and was one out third and fourth innings. away from pitching the perHastings narrowed the gap feet game as the Trojans _______ Webberville 10-0 in with a run in the top of the defeated the opening game. Meagan fourth. The Trojans had five run faced the minimum 14 bat # Caledonia scored consecu­ tive shut-out victories over Kenowa Hills this week to end the O-K White Conference regular season and open play in the league tournament. Wednesday, the l ighting Scots varsity girls soccer team scored a 5-0 win over the Knights in Caledonia to start tournament play. That win earned the Scots as trip to Forest Hills Central Monday for a semifinal con­ test. Caledonia jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first 12 minutes of (he game. Amanda Vanl aar opened the scoring with a nicely placed shot nine min­ utes into the contest, then knocked in a comer kick three minutes later for the second goal of the game. Vanl aar finished the night w ith three goals. Heather Vcneman set up teammate Hailey Yondo for their team's final goal of the first half. C aledonia came out a little flat in the second half, and had to work to re-establish momentum Vanl aar got things started again, working hard to maintain possession of the ball before finding Commitment to Quality * . I*5** «■» championship game Gonzalez Stephanie scored in the first inning on an Emma Bishop topic, but — -- B uA«A>A9 V| -W -W - A.-i • » Thomapple Kellogg first baseman Meagan Bishop scoops up a ground ball in firS| |nning of game two against Hastings Thursday as second baseman Enn Ebmeyer races to cover the bag at first (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bath scored four runs in the third inning and tw 3 in the fifth to pull in front. TK added two more runs in the third inning. The Trojans had six hits in the game, but left six runners on base Emma Bishop pitched a strong game, giving up three hits and walking none while allow ing no earned runs Gonzalez was the only pl.iscr with two hits for TK She and Bishop each had one KBI while Palmer collected two RBI’s. 4 Scot soccer earns a rematch with Rangers in White semifinal «>*»“* a* r> * ’ l*t ten before giving up a rwo out walk in the Iasi inning An infield error earlier tn alloued the game Webberville a lone runner, but vhe uas caught stealing and thrown out at second base bv the Trojan's catcher. Palmer Meagan struck out 12 of the 16 batters she faced on the day Bath topped TK 6-4 in the iV ., nd a***,. At Koenes Auto Body, “quality is more than just a word. Were built our reputation on a solemn pledge of superior workmanship and unparalleled sendee. {penes Auto Scwf 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 949-26*0 from to fire in a great shot midway through the second half In the 70th minute. Yondo scored again off a pass from Vcneman. The Caledonia defense held the Knights to just two Thomappte Kellogg's Nicole Tinker (left) looks into right field to find the ball as she shots in the game, and keep er I jiuren Reed picked up the rounds third base after a Saxon error added two bases to her single in the second shutout. inning of game two Thursday evening in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Scots fired 37 shots at the Knight net Monday at Kenowa Hills in a 7-0 vic toOf those 37 shots. 20 —. AAA ® — came in the first half as the Scots built a 5-0 lead. Vcneman opened the scor­ ing just over a minute in as her own comer kick came back to her and she fired in a strong shots for a I -0 lead. Less than ten minutes later VanLaar and Bndgette Smith took turns assisting each other on the Scots sec­ ond and third goals of the night. VanLaar then added another quick goal. with an assist going to Yondo. Quinn Huver got the final goal of the first half for the Scots, on a well placed shot The Scots had seventeen more shot attempts in the second half, but could only score twice VanLaar scored in the 49th minute with the assist going to Huver, then Yondo scored on a penalty kick to close things out. While she didn’t get involved in the scoring sum­ 'We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 Chelsea mary . Denton 110 Johnson St.. Caledonia • www.edsbody.com played a strong game in the Hours Mon.-Ri. 7:30am 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment ■5 midfield. /f has a/ways been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! HD'SBODYSHOP T7 r? ’ .WAW * > �Page l&H'he Sun and News, Middleville. May 17, 2008 Trojans miss completing a comeback by Brett Bremer Sports Editor TK picked up its play. Hastings let down. And the Trojan varsity girls’ soccer learn came a few inches from catching the Saxons Wednesday in night Middleville. Hastings scored a 3-2 vic­ tory over the Trojans in O-K Gold Conference action. A shot by the Trojans’ Kendra Ohler bounded just wide as the final second ticked off the clock though. “We played a pretty good game in the first half, but we definitely let down in the second half especially in the last second of the game,” said Hastings head coach Sarah Smith. ‘(The last shot) was prob­ ably a little late, but still, it’s the point that we didn’t fin- ish hard to the end of the game." The Trojans did a much better job of winning 50/50 balls in the midfield during the second half, after going into the break trailing 3-1. Just over 12 minutes into the second half. TK’s Molly Wilson fired a pass across the front of the Hastings’ net. It went over the first crashing Trojans’ head but came r -- * * Bi Thornapple Kellogg’s Kelsey Aubil tries to race around Hastings’ Ashley Eerdmans (center) and Sara Dunkelberger during the second half Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) inches down at the feel of teammate with 5:29 left in the opening TK was 0-2 on its home Kaley Jachim to knocked it half. Jachim stole a Hastings field in the league this week. past Saxon keeper Brittany throw-in, and centered the The Trojans were dow ned Howell. ball to teammate Kelsey by South Christian 2-0 in It was the second time in Aubil. Aubil crossed with a Middleville Monday. just a few minutes that the teammate, and went around and Sam Osterhaven duo of Wilson and Jachim to the left side where she was Kinsey Bykcrk scored goals had given the Trojans’ a open to blast a shot into the for the Sailors, who out-shot great scoring chance. The net. the Trojans 8-4 on the night. first looked much the same, The Saxons’ third goal of The Trojans return to but Jachim wasn’t able to get the first half came on a direct action Monday at Forest a solid foot on the shot. kick from Ellie Devroy that Hills Northern then close the “Molly and Kaley are def­ she snuck just over league season at home initely working better Scheidcl’s head from a little against Hamilton next together at forwards, said over 20 yards out. Wednesday. TK head coach Katie Langridge. “In the second half they played well.” Langridge said of her Trojans, “I’ve been talking to my defense about the little things. The little things hurt us in the first half.” Hastings started off well. Ali Howell scored twice for Hastings in the first 14 min­ utes of the game, just over five minutes apart. First she chased down long pass from teammate Sam VanDenack I up the left side, and put a hard shot off the hands of TK keeper Kate Scheidel. VanDenack also assisted on her second goal. “That’s the best I’ve seen Ali play the entire season for more than a couple minute span,’’ Smith said. “She was finishing, and making the The Trojans ’ Kendra Ohler (left) fights for control of runs when she was supposed the ball with Hastings’ Kourtney Meredith during the first to.” TK pulled to within a goal half Wednesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) II X X ■■.,1.1s s’1 i ,x 41 •• in*' 3^ Gainey Family YMCA ^branch of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids MUSIC & Movement (18 months 2 years) Parent or caregiver must attend • 4 JUNE 12-JULY 10 & JULY 17-AUGUST 14 Thursday: 10:30-11:00 a.m. (Two 5-week sessions) Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Per Session: YMCA Member: $21 • Non-Member: $42 Kindergym (3-5 years) 5 weeks Summer Softball Leagues (6 8 years) June 23-August 6 (7 weeks) Flag Football (5 8 years) I Registration Deadline: June 9 Registration Deadline: June 9 JUNE 16-JULY 29 Practice once a week Practice days will vary Games on Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p m Monday: 6:00-7.00 p.m. Dutton Elementary School Dutton Elementary School Per Session: YMCA Member: $26 • Non-Member: $52 YMCA Member: $33 • Non-Member: $66 JUNE 11 -JULY 10 & JULY 17-AUGUST 14 Flag Football (8 10 years) Thursday. 11:00-11:45 a m. 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Please call the Gainey Family YMCA at 285-9077 to book your private oi semi private lesson Equipment: Tennis Racquet * �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 17, 2008/ Page 19 Only EGR tops the Scots at White tennis tourney .5 I ■ that we won more tough matches than we lost,” said Wilson. Scots finished second to the Pioneers at four flights. *— Nelsen scored a 6-1,6-0 win over Kenowa Hills' Kaley Shumake, then topped Forest Hills Central's Megan Fester 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final against East's Julia Ellis who topped her 6-1, 60. The Fighting Scot first doubles team of Christina Roosien and Dana Juhlin defeated Greenville 6-2, 6-0. and Forest Hills Central 76(5), 6-3, before falling to East’s Erin Wurst and Mallory Campbell in the finals 6-5, 6-1. The closest the Caledonia girls came to beating the Pioneers in a final was at third doubles, where the Caledonia duo of Shelagh Mulhall and Lindsay Hooker fell to Ryan Waldron and Nicole Dear 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. “I'm very proud. We had some adversity at every level opponents, but her team­ Sports Editor mates in practice.” Some well timed drop Until Saturday the only person to beat Caledonia's shots were certainly frustrat­ ing Corby early on in the fourth singles player Josie Isaac was her teammate, final. Isaac led her champithird singles player Amy onship match with Corby 5-0 in the first set, before a Nelsen. Isaac got off to a 16-0 start change in strategy changed to the season before falling the match. Corby started lobbing the to East Grand Rapids' Lauren Corby in the fourth ball back over the net at singles final at Saturday's O- every opportunity. If she Conference tried something fancier and White K Tournament hosted by lost a point, she made sure she hit nothing but lobs on Lowell. Corby scored a 76(1), 6-2 win to help the the next point. “It’s a viable strategy,” Pioneers to the league chamWilson said. “Some kids, pionship. Only Northview's fourth they don't see it that way but doubles team of Sarah it is.” Soon Isaac was the one Petrovich and Peri Erhan prevented East Grand Rapids who was frustrated, especial­ from sweeping all eight ly after beating Corby 6-3,6flight championships on the 0 when the two teams met day. The Pioneers finished for their league dual the pre­ with 55 points. Caledonia vious Tuesday. Corby eventually worked was second with 37, fol­ lowed by Forest Hills her way to a 6-5 advantage in Central 37, Lowell 34, the first set, before Isaac bat­ Northview 30, Greenville tled back to force a tie-break­ er. The second set was tied 218, and Kenowa Hills 13. “She’s just very coach­ 2 before Corby closed out able,” Caledonia head coach the match by winning four Mike Wilson said of Isaac consecutive games. Isaac started her day with after the tournament. “She’s one of those who can give a 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-1 win over you a lot of different spins, Lowell’s Tanya Baker. The nice thing today is and it not only frustrates her by Brett Bremer Sv ks A 4’ L -1fl <1 5* r - > It ' bBs • . ■ ilitM; fee "tUfX... A ■^1 5£§ -: !VT: < ** i As w • I‘ VI ft s * >- • ■* I a r -? 4^ Caledonia first doubles players Christina Roosien (left) and Dana Juhlin (center) accept their medals after finishing second in their flight at Saturday’s O-K White Conference Tournament hosted by Lowell. (Photo by Brett Bremer) xa A /* X*--. Caledonia third doubles player Lindsay Hooker knocks down a volley as teammate Shelagh Mulhall watches from the backcourt in the semifinals against Northview Saturday in Lowell. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 41 a 3: -V *• *>S3s» I I'M Cm iw niiu * I gtfl tfiflU I 8^/ Al * • and they overcame it, Wilson said of his team. "They just kept working hard whether they were in the front draw or the back draw.” Caledonia won at least one match at every flight. The Scots’ first and second sin­ Natalie gles players, Radzikowski and Britannia Hormel both finished fifth. Radzikowski topped Greenville’s Melissa Cole 61,6-1 in the second round, and Hormel topped Kenowa Hills' Jessica Steensma 6-1, 6-1 in her second match. The Scot team of Emily Schubert and Morgan Weiss was fifth at second doubles as well. They lost a tough three-setter to Northview 26. 7-5, 6-1, then bounced back to beat Kenowa hills 67(5), 6-1, (10-6). i * ________________________________________________ > ■ ■ MN JBL VAl^ — — i— * ' J* ...at Big Boy 4?T~ _< Only here for a limited time New Waffle Berry Ice Cream $3.49 Sunday * * I Strawberry Shortcake Is Back! £ m » 5? Strawberry Pie - get a slice now for only $1.99 < *-W-- CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA rr a £ 1 DOTH ST. & M-37 M RHu 891-2808 SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:00-9PM FRIDAY 7:00-1 OPM s s s s■ 7:00-1 OPM 7:00-9PM. ■ ‘-i,0 ^£<5 Sa >•<! 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F Z Z z z^fl , e r t f f , * > Z / / / , f f kf f > » f f f ! f “ Overall I felt that our ’1 Z 4 i * df ' / / St v a / Z > / j /■ z z ' • j ' / * team had a very good confer ­ e * r » e z Z / * 9 f f i e'f * ✓ ' • f f , ence tournament," said TK 4 f -S e * r z ’Zhead coach Larry Seger. L' ' <' ' ' * ' ' ' I » ■ * # • *< r • f “Many of the matches t '' 1 9 f ' r r r / » Z z • > • showed that we closed the • 9 f.fr ' 9 e f t / 4 4 -Z 4 Z gap with many of the players efee/f/ "re • * < -✓ r / / r 9 9 If 1/^Ts f ' •* * ■' 9 4 / that we lost to earlier in the S'* ' * _** / y r f r -f • f t f *’ • < r f r z year. -sy 7 r ret, ‘ •e 9 t V z f f ■ir. z z / / r t t r None of the turn arounds ■ F 4 f if f ■ 9 f '• / / / i were more pronounced that & iZ — X Z a 4 TK first singles player Syd Trojan third singles player Kaiti Graham hits a first Kilmartin's. serve durin her match with Hamilton Saturday at She lost tough three-set Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to matches Wayland’s Jamieson Shelby and Hamilton's Tori Kuipers to 08672332 start the tournament. She lost to both players in straight sets during the conference duals. Jamieson topped / (PHYSICAL THERAPY Kilmartin 0-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the opening round. Kilmartin had a chance to win two points to go up 4-3 in the third set, but couldn’t pull YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB them out. 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At second singles, MPT MPT Linsey Faber topped ' / z / 1 z * * V 1 ' ' ' ' ' / , F Z/ z # J F ' 'I - vX-<•- il FirstRchab i Thornapple Kellogg’s Sarah Roskam hits a volley as her first doubles teammate Danielle Johnson watches from the baseline during their match with Hamilton at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Tournament hosted by Forest Hills Northern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wayland's Courtney Hankins 6-0, 6-0 in the match for fifth. At third sin­ gles, TK's Kaiti Graham lost to Byron Center 6-1, 6-1 in the opener, the upset Hamilton's Caleigh DcVette 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. “Kaiti played high per­ centage tennis and was able to play through long rallies,” Seger said. “She did a great job of mixing pace and spin in her match.” Strong serving also helped Graham pull off the upset. The Trojan first doubles team of Sarah Roskam and Danielle Johnson lost to the two seed from South Christian 6-2, 6-0, in the opening round then defeated Hastings 6-3, 6-2, before falling to Hamilton 7-6(5), 62. “Again we played much better against Hamilton than we did earlier in the year,” MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP FUAME ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair if < a A -W • Wk r. • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars 17M Call ■■■ • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair (269) 795-9596 a All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com Seger said. At second doubles. TK's Hillary Klundcr and Jenna Piets lost to Byron Center to start things off, but then reversed an early season loss against Hamilton with a 6-4, 6-1 win. However, Hastings then reversed a match on the Trojans, winning in three sets 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. Erin King and Shelby Kenyon played an outstand­ ing match against the two seed from South Christian at third doubles, but fell to start the day 7-5, 6-3. They were then downed by Hamilton for the second time this year 6-1,6-2. After playing a poor first set against Hastings, in which they still won 7-5 they bounced back to take the sec­ ond set 6-0. The Trojan fourth doubles team of Quinn Konarska and Kim Junglas defeated Hastings 6-3. 6-1. and lost to Hamilton 7-5, 6-4. In the first singles cham­ pionship. Forest Hills Northern's Allison Fecko topped Byron Center's Natalie Diorio 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. It was the only championship match the Huskies didn't win in straight sets. The Trojans played a non­ conference match to tune up for regionals Monday after­ noon, falling to Lakewood 53. When the two teams met earlier this season at the / J ■ Trojan first singles player Syd Kilmartin smacks a forehand shot back at her opponent from Hamilton during the O-K Gold Conference Tournament at Forest Hills Eastern Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I I z Lakewood Invitational, the Trojans finished ahead of the Vikings at the top three sin­ gles flights, but were domi­ nated the rest of the way around. Kilmartin at first singles and Graham at third singles finished ahead of the Vikings again on Monday. Kilmartin topped Chelsea Bickford 75, 6-3, and Graham downed* MacKenzie Chase 6-4, 6-0, but Lakewood took the other two singles matches. *< We definitely made this match much closer than we did at Lakewood where Lakewood dominated our doubles teams and one of our singles flights, while we won a couple of close matches in the singles flights,” said Seger. “Our doubles teams in particular showed a great deal of improvement in the dual match.” King and Kenyon at third doubles scored the lone win on that side for TK, topping the Vikings' Sarah France and Morgan Mitchell 6-4, 26, 6-4. Johnson and Roskam fell 6-3, 6-3 at first doubles, and the second doubles team of Klunder and Picts fell 6-4, 26, 6-2 in what Seger called their best match of the sea­ son. Lakewood won 6-0, 6-0 at fourth singles and fourth doubles. Dependable damage-free • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul & OffRoad / 1. ft li J * I 3 L Ik. 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Kenowa Hills got a 36 from Travis Shooks and a 37 Li >• L> . * -v- & J‘55^ The Scots’ Austin Benner watches a putt roll towards the hole on the number six green during Monday’s O-K White Conference dual with East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ?* i £-Ti ■ .x A- ‘w *- - ■ XA _* •— . -4 * 4 Su - st- 1 **«;;**’'> I U.1 . *2^2^ ■ Mi a- -•7J * '3 - _■> to •‘sit Li 3$--- ' -* *■ i _ ____ A r B “ Wile a V £ f X 1 I ■W‘ WAN • I• - - » 2* in •• < . 1 i sl ¥- Kite Wii i mo 1 ■ BMimiiltaii 1 k ti h I I ■ w IL L ’ # & 1 4 IF ~ i ail 5 -i5*1h •. -SMiM italHH - l Bt hi •:* i ttirW-. A j - [ * ? ,s- jgfl i u XX from Eric Dye to lead the way. That 153 at Gracewil Wednesday was one stroke better than the East Grand Pioneers Rapids shot Monday when they visited at Fighting Scots the Broadmoor. Monday the Pioneers what Caledonia head coach Gus Wagner believed as a new high school record on the front nine with their 154. The Scots were 15 strokes back with a 169 on their home course. Benner led the Scots with a 41. Brandon Kolk and Benner both shot 42’s*. for Caledonia, David and O'Hagan chipped in a 44. East Grand Rapids got a * r -- . *■ / I r’’ • - - & § X *‘5 *" - - ”1 - 4^^ -L-. SrSi* < - S ». —- F ®' fl 5^ ,-sSi* - Caledonia’s Sean Black lines up a putt on number five at Broadmoor Monday dur­ ing his team’s conference dual with East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 37 from Steven Barbour, and 38's from Jake Elias and Drew O'Brien. Mike the added Ethington Pioneers' fourth score, a 41. Caledonia lost three in a row this week, also dropping a 163-182 decision against Hastings at Hastings Country Club Thursday afternoon. The O-K White Conference will hod its post­ conference tournament at Thornapple Point on Monday afternoon. The Scots will then head to Centennial Acres in Sunfield on Thursday for their Division 2 district tournament. MEN’S SOFTBALL T.A.R.P.C. L Men's Softball League C&H Service 32 vs. Mancino’s 06. Flexfab 22 vs. Brightside Church 16. Champs Bar and Grill 06 vs. Hobart Sales and Service 0. vs. 12 Swamp Fox T.T.E.S. 06. r THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP «»/ BARRY BARRY COUNTY, I COUNTY, MICHIGAN MICHIGAN X&i’i'' -JX NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1-2008 The Township Board of Thornapple Township has adopted an Ordinance to Amend Articles III, Article VII, Article VIII. Article IX, Article XV, regulating the development and use of land. The Summary and Effect of Amending Ordinance 1-2008 is as Follows: Section 7.3.5(a) Bed and Breakfast Establishment A dwelling in which overnight accommodations are provided or offered for transient guests for compensation and including provisions for a morning meal for overnight guests only. A bed and breakfast establishment is distinguished from a hotel or motel by having one kitchen facility serving overnight guests and resident family, employs only those persons residing in the dwelling and no more ‘than two (2) non-resident employees and has a facade style consistent with other homes in the vicinity. Section 7.7.39(x) Bed and Breakfast Establishment This section adds Bed and Breakfast as a Special Use. a Section 7.8.3(aa) Bed and Breakfast Establishment This section adds Bed and Breakfast Establishment as a Special Use in the A-R Zoning District. Section 7.9.3(o) Bed and Breakfast Establishment This section adds Bed and Breakfast Establishment as a Special Use in the Rural-Residential Zoning District Section 7.15.1(GG) Bed and Breakfast Establishment in the A, AR, RR This section is added under Section 7.15.1 “Purpose". Section 7.15.6(GG) Bed and Breakfast Establishment This section provides the design standards of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment. This Ordinance Amendment was approved and adopted by the Township Board on May 12, 2008. The adopted ordinance shall become effective 8 days following its publication. Effective Date: 06672422 1 - & •* •4 jjgjyil! i pa ■ Graham i • i ■iiU a I IS " kl ■ - I ■ ■p 1 kt -i \ AQUA BORNE CERAMIC SPECI - IM 4^ 01* • r®* L .I SI IP J 0 * il fl I 'i H fl pi 0 fl I THE ORIGINAL Jr* The Fighting Scots’ Brandon Kolk watches his drive sail from the tee on number five at Broadmoor Monday rS!^. Middleville flag football registration begins Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation will begin its flag football season Aug. 8. All incoming first through fourth graders who are inter­ ested in participating are encouraged to register. There will be two divi­ sions, one for first and sec­ ond graders and one for third A Now thru May 31st, 2008 saleabratio afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A Highly Recommended for Aluminum 7 Siding and fourth graders. 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Sports Editor “12 scoreless innings,” said Hastings varsity base­ ball coach Marsh Evans as he walked off the diamond in Middleville Thursday. “It's kind of tough to win many games like that.” Thornapple Kellogg picked up a pair of O-K Gold Conference victories over — -------------------------- ’ 4^/5- Jr I aS .d ----- __ S’ A i ? • rf* I _ £ - * 4— 3 V *5^. ’i * i > f s> Vi J * r.. r' rr c■ •■ < >- * - '1 J s- • “ «r ■ / ’ - ’ > . -• * <s * V "• — IM >li£, 4 •’•V- Mr . i >> Trojan catcher Shane Moore picks up a little roller along the first baseline during the first inning against Hastings Thursday afternoon in Middleville, before firing to first for an out. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 06672456 “Bobolts pitched well and our guys hit." said TK head coach Josh Lown of Thursday’s win. Kyle Bobolts fast-ball was on as he struck out ten Saxons in his complete game shut out. He walked two and allowed just three hits. The Saxons didn't have a man on base until Riley McLean singled with one out in the fourth. “Good hitters make adjustments as the game goes on, and we’re not doing that right now," Evans said. TK scored in four of the six innings it came to the plate. TK has seven stolen bases in the game, with two each for Blake Johnson, Paul Betcher. Johnson was 3-for3 at the plate with three sin­ gles, and scored three runs. Andrew Gilbert was l-for-3 with two RBI’s for TK, and Shane Moore and Matt Pennfieid had singles and drove in a run. After building a 9-0 lead at Hastings on Tuesday, the Trojans piled on seven more runs in the fifth inning to end the game early. Steve Crawford was 3-for4 for the Trojans with six RBI’s. Johnson was 4-for-4 and scored three times. TK also got two hits and two RBI’s from Bobolts and Levi Funk. Crawford, Funk, and Betcher all had triples in the game. Robbie Enslen earned the win on the mound for the Trojans, striking out one and allowing just three hits in five innings of work. Singles by Brad Hayden and Branden Courtney, and triple off the bat off Trent Brisboe were the lone Saxon hits. Brisboe led off the fourth with his triple, but Enslen got a ground out, his NIGHTHAWK Food & Spirits OCome and Enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Friday, May 30th Happy Houk A 3:00 - 6:00 pm I 1 jSE .A * - TK’s Matt Penfield drives an RBI single to the left side during the bottom of the second inning against Hastings Thursday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lone strike out, and a fly out to right field to keep the shut-out intact. The Trojans came into the series with the Saxons on a roll, having last won Saturday’s Olivet Invitational. The Trojans topped ErieMason 10-0 in the champi­ onship game. Brent Butgereit earned the win on the mound in the final, strik- ing out six while walking only one and allowing just one hit. The Trojans had ten hits in the game, all singles. Bobolts led the way with a 2-for-3 effort. Bobolts was the winner on the mound in game one, as TK topped Olivet 12-1. He struck out four, walked one, and allowed just two hits. n Gilbert, Bobolts, Robbie Enslen, and Butgereit had two hits each for the Trojans, while Tommy Enslen and Bobolts contributed doubles. TK closes the conference season with two against Forest Hills Northern this week. The Trojans host the Huskies on Monday, then head to Forest Hills for one on Wednesday. FLAG, continued from previous page assessment for first and secon<^ gra^ers. Teams will practice two times per week until games begin, and then practice once each week with one game weekly. Practices begin the week of Aug. 11. Games will be on Saturday after­ noons beginning Sept. 6. The season will include six regular-season games and conclude with a tournament Oct. 18. Practices and games will be held at McFall Elementary, Spring Park, and Page Elementary. The league is in need of experienced coaches and assistant coaches. Anyone who would like to volunteer should add this information to the registration form. Registration forms will be distributed through the Thornapple Kellogg schools in May. After May 31 inter­ ested families may call TAPRC to request a registra­ tion form. The fees for participation are as follows: Automotive Automotive Garage Sale 1989 MERCURY TOPAZ: 69k original miles, new tires, brakes, great condition in­ side/out. Must sell. First $2,000. (616)891-9235 ____ 1993 CHEVY EXTENDED cab, shortbox pickup, 120,000 miles, 350 trailer package. $1,499.00, call (269)945-2905._______ GARAGE SALE: Baby fur­ niture & baby clothes boys sizes 0-4T, girls sizes 0-2T 5900 Snow Ave., Alto Fri. 23rd 9am-3pm, Sat. 24th 9arn 3Pm \ v 6:00 pm to Close / SURE with State Farm In­ surance, great rates, dis­ counts up to 40%. Lon LeFanty Agency, Middle­ ville. 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South Christian s varsity boys' golf team closed out the season in the O-K Gold Conference by winning Tuesday's meet at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The defending champions from Thornapple Kellogg just dug themselves tex) big of a hole in the early season jamborees to catch the Sailors in the end. “We knew it would be tough to finish in first or sec­ ond (overall) with the way South and Northern have been playing,” said TK sen­ ior Scott Pitsch. “It s kind of rough going from conference champs to third, but 1 think we definitely finished strong.” The Sailors led the way Tuesday with a 326. TK fired x a 331 for second place, which left them in third place overall in the league behind South Christian and Tuesday’s third-place team Forest Hills Northern which fired a 337. Hastings was fourth with a 348 Tuesday, back. followed by Wayland 350. “(At first) I was missing a Hamilton 353, and yron . lot of five or ten-footers Center 373. which was making me kind I was pleased with how of mad.” Pitsch said. “Then we came back.” said TK on the back nine I started head coach Bob Kaminski. playing good. I made a cou­ “I thought we played better ple of birdies. at the end of the year. I was “The biggest thing is I just happy.” didn't have any big numbers. Only three golfers broke I didn t have any double 80 on the day. Forest Hills bogies.” Northern’s Nick Kamrath Pitsch’s teammate Brent was first with a 75, Pitsch Butgereit also earned a second with a 78. and South medal, finishing in a tie for Christian’s Ted Vanvliet fifth place w ith an 82. TK's third with a 79. Mike Gray and Hastings' Pitsch fired a 41 on the Tyler Kalmink tied for the front nine and a 37 on the seventh best score of the day, 83. Behind the top three for the Trojans, Travis Clelland and Brad Steffen added a pair of 88’s. Pitsch was named all-con­ ference for TK. and Steffen all-conference honorable • mention from TK. Vanvliet. Mike Fennema, P.J, Faber, and Jake DeBoer earned all­ conference honors for the Sailors, and Dave Davries was named honorable men­ tion all-league. Davries fired an 81 0 Tuesday, DeBoer 82, and Fennema an 84. Thursday, TK heads to the Division 2 district tourna­ ment hosted by Lakewood at Centennial in Acres Thornapple Kellogg’s Scott Pitsch watches a shot from the fairway fly towards the Sunfield. 14th green at The Meadows during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■ ' ■ .*O\* Ml! M V 'OHO Ml. I • r99fft The Trojans’ Travis Clelland celebrates sinking a putt on the tenth green at The Meadows Tuesday during the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. 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ILlk- a Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas .oH 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 21/May 24, 2008 Caledonia graduation is tender, triumphant by Patricia Johns t0 E8£ obiD [ina§ sbnu 3 isb •fl i blot v/ sri sirim j biw o 3fl1 iV DnoY TTIOi >up £ I isdi :i2£q usbol ■ ibjssri Staff Writer On Thursday, May 22, the 283 graduating seniors at Caledonia High School cele­ brated both the triumph of getting their diplomas and understood first hand the ten­ der quality of life. Principal James Glazier told the graduates how proud he was of their academic and athletic accomplishments and their volunteer service to the community. Chelsea Valedictorian Yondo told the class, “As I was searching for a theme for my speech, I came across a quote by Nelson Mandela that I found applicable to our past four years, where we are today, and where we are headed for tomorrow. ‘After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me. to look back on the dis­ tance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes respon­ sibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.'" Yondo reminded her fel­ low students, “In this past year, we have mourned the loss of two classmates and friends, Jon Beaulieu and Nick Atchison, for whom we have a white ribbon pinned to our gowns. From them, we •II have learned the importance of creating a path that others will want to follow. “Four years of tests, dances, Mondays, plays, big games, first dates, spring breaks, and snow days have established the path we are on today and will continue on tomorrow.” Following the awarding of diplomas, parents of both Atchison and Beaulieu accepted their sons' diplo­ mas to a standing ovation. The Choralaires sang the alma mater and the high school band played both the processional and recessional. Caps flew in the air at the Caledonia High School Graduation. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See CAL GRAD page 3 Thornapple Kellogg graduation full of laughter, shoes and applause by Patricia Johns iD IfcDI luriT omit b To moH rlT uoidt abut 2 Lofqrb : bfl£ [fi bins [oT 321 iW uoons “ driw [BWTOt rhR nrrriTi I liadl idttficri .modi Ij wort ad 2io J moil rrteodl al yorij b Staff Writer Graduation at Thomapple Kellogg High School Thursday, May 22, was a time for joyous celebration of accomplishment, “The Force” and shoes. applause There was throughout the evening as students came up to receive . diplomas. There were hugs and smiles before, during and after the ceremony. Top student Lindsey Wilson was the first to encourage the class to be with “The Force” and to look forward to their futures. Principal Tony Koski reminded students to live their lives with passion, no matter where their paths take them. He reminded them how their parents and teach­ ers have supported them, from their first baby steps to the strides they would take as they left graduation. b bnn 3TOW smodT loorfo? _ tuods ft A urnar bnsrrev inoodua rib gni \nwO Joriteib address by teacher Pat Pullen whose simple advice was “to wear sensible shoes." He encouraged them to be comfortable in the situations of their lives. He encouraged them to work, love, dance and even negotiate the paths of parenthood which, require cross trainers. He ended by sharing the Irish blessing with them that no matter what shoes they wear in their lives, the “wind be at your back; the sun shine warm upon your face; the rain fall softly upon your fields; and may God hold you in the palm of his hands.” Brittney Benjamin in her quoted words closing Theodore Geisel's “The Places You’ll Go” and echoed the wish that “The Force” be always with the Class of 2008, all 250 of See TK GRAD page 6 I > 7 > I I *■ Part of the celebration at the end of the Thornapple Kellogg graduation cere­ monies involved bubbles, beach balls and cheers. Gas line cut closes McFall Thursday by Patricia Johns sriT golfoX tnu 9rit jnoi lo DI bfl£ Superintendent Gary Rider congratulated the class on its accomplishments. He remind­ ed them that they come from a community that really cares about them. Then the choir including •II senior members of both the honors and concert choirs, under the direction of Laura Oprea, sang, “Seize the Day.” Many in the audience wiped away tears at the line “one for all and all for one." Senior Class President Katie Opatik-Duff reminded her fellow students that Middleville was not just “another small town." She said that evening would be one of the last times to be unified. She reminisced about the spring odors of manure, their first physical education classes with Jon Greenman at McFall and the joys of friendships shared. The highlight of the evening for many was the Staff Writer The staff at ThomappleKellogg Schools are learning the unforeseen consequences of renovation. Kindergarten, first grade and early childhood students at McFall Elementary School and the Learning Center were evacuated to the Thornapple Kellogg High School Thursday at just about 2:15 p.m. A few minutes earlier, a construction worker had inad­ vertently cut a gas line. The subcontractor was not follow­ ing directions at the time. Owen Ames Kimball, the con­ tractor working with the school district, has set new guidelines for increased safety. The school was evacuated immediately; children board •II. ­ ed buses and were taken to the high school. School opened as usual on Friday. "Our goal is to keep stu­ dents safe," said Superintendent Gary Rider. In a letter sent home to McFall parents Friday, he wrote “ a subcontractor hit a gas line near the cafeteria at McFall which caused a gas leak. The contractor that cre­ ated the leak has been removed from all construc­ tion at Thomapple Kellogg; the construction manager has also re-emphasized the safe­ ty standards with all contrac­ tors on site to ensure this will not happen again." In his letter. Rider stressed that the main priority is to always keep students and staff members safe. including “Digging, underground electrical and mechanical work will not continue at McFall until school has dismissed for the summer," Rider wrote. Many parents raised con­ cerns about the hazards of construction both Thursday afternoon and Friday morn­ ing. Rider was not able to contact all the concerned parents but did note that information about the situa­ •It tion was posted on the Thomapple Kellogg schools Web site at www.TKschools.org. The letter also stated, “All of the staff involved remained with students dur­ ing the evacuation to ensure that all students were accounted for and their safe transportation home." Rider said he encourages any parent who still has con­ cerns about the situation to contact hi at 269-795-5521. Exactly one month prior, students at McFall had to spend Earth Day, April 22, inside due to an asbestos scare. Students went home at the end of the school day Thursday on their buses from the high school. Next Crane Road public hearing set The Barry County Road Commission has set the next public hearing on the Crane and Finkbeiner roads and bridge project, which will connect the northeast side of Middleville to M-37 and eventually to US-131. This is the next step in the I project which was delayed awaiting a Finding of No Significant Impact statement from the Federal Highway Commission. This public hearing is part See CRANE page 2 In This Issue... I • Public hearings take up meeting • Caledonia participates in Mayor Exchange Day • Taste of Middleville open to all • Zordinances continue to create difficulty for township board • Caledonia and TK survive Centennial Acres •• 1 �Page 2/The Suit and N<?ws 2008 12 J Publichearings take up planning meeting by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Three public hearings — a renewal of a mining permit a zoning ordinance amend­ ment, and a special-use per­ mit — took up most of Monday evening’s meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. Cherry Valley Development was requesting a renewal of its planned min­ eral removal (PMR) permit for approximately 258 acres •A east of Cherry Valley located Avenue and south of 68th Street. Although the existing permit does not expire until May 4, 2011, the company is required to reapply after three years. Dale Hermenett, repre­ senting the company, said that they would like six addi­ tional years rather than the three allowed on the current permit, (Mining permits often are issued for three years at a time with what amounts to an automatic renewal for another three years, thus giving the opera­ tor access to six years. At the end of the six years, a com­ pletely new application has to be made.) David Zylstra, township manager and planner, said that they could have nine years but not until after the 2011 expiration of the cur- rent six-year cycle. In other words, the permit could not be amended mid-cycle. Roger Keating, whose property adjoins the pit and who has raised questions about the site at previous meetings, expressed his con­ cerns about well water, pro­ tection of neighboring wells, damage to trees and damage to a pond on his property. In the ensuing discussion. Commissioners Tim Morris and Mike Kelly focused on fluctuations in the water table and wells. Zylstra observed the permit required the level to stay at 710 feet above sea level. Commission Chairman Archie Warner reiterated that the permit required the level to stay at 710 feet. A second issue for the company was the extension of its permit to crush con­ crete, asphalt and sand into a salable product. The current permit allowed the crushing operation to go on for no more than 15 business days during the period from Nov. 15 to March 15 of the fol­ lowing year. The company wanted an extra 30 days overall and an increase in the crushing days from 15 to 30. The commission approved the additional time for the crushing*4 operation and sent the renewal application to Right Tool. Right Price. the board of trustees with a recommendation for approval The zoning ordinance amendment was requested by Franklin Partners. LLC. to amend the light-industrial district ordinance to allow data centers as a permitted use. The former Michigan Electric Transmission Company (METC) building has stood vacant since its completion; Franklin Partners has pur­ chased the building, which was planned as a high-tech utility facility and is suitable for use as a data center. The tenant for the building is Alticor, which plans on moving a data center from its existing facility in Ada to the new building. Commissioner Walter Bujak asked if there would be any net job gain. Steve Duritz, representing Alticor, said, "Job creation is not in the cards now. We are out of space in the Ada data center." Commissioner Duane Gunnink asked about park­ ing; he was assured the 50 spaces planned for the METC building would be adequate for Alticor. Commissioner Ric Parent moved that the commission approve a recommendation to the township board to add data centers as a permitted •j STIHL; use in the light-industrial dis­ trict. The motion was approved unanimously. A request by Kenneth Simons for a special-use per­ mit for the construction of an oversized accessory building on his property at 10090 Patterson Ave. to provide shelter for some draft horses and seven cows was quickly approved by the commis­ sion. from Representatives Wayfarer Community Church appeared before the commission to seek an exten­ sion of a special-use permit that had expired. The original permit was approved Nov. 7, 2005, and a preliminary site plan review was also con­ ducted at that time. Changing economic conditions have prevented the church from proceeding with its building plans. In a memo to the commis­ sion, Zylstra recommended approving extension of the special-use permit and then proceeding to consideration of the site plans. Tom Fitzpatrick, of Infrastructure C & E, pre­ sented a new site plan for a 7,400-square-foot structure. Warner quickly asked. Are you asking for a spe­ cial-use permit?" Fitzpatrick responded, n Final site plan approval. Warner questioned, "Pole building or foundation build­ ing?" Referring to the fact H that the proposed building is a Morton building, he com­ mented. "This is not the same as originally submitted. You are putting a pole bam > » ­ in a residential neighbor hood." Zylstra entered the discus­ sion, recommending, "Approve the extension and then proceed to site plan review." Bujak, Commissioners Parent and Gunnink were comfortable with extending the special-use permit but were not comfortable with the site plan. Gunnink's motion to approve the exten­ sion based on the original site plan was approved. The commissioners, then free to tackle the new build­ 4 ing, left no doubt that the new site plan was not going to fly that evening. The prin­ cipal objection was voiced most clearly by Kelly when he said, "I am reluctant to approve this since the public was sold a different project at a public hearing; this is a pretty big stretch." Morris agreed with him. Parent observed that the steel structure was an issue. He said he would like anoth­ er public hearing for the project. Gunnink said the whole thing looks like a pole bam. "It has to be more tasteful­ ly done It has to look and fit the neighborhood, needs more architecture," he com- mented. Pastor Joshua Blunt said that he and the congregation shared the commissioners' concerns; that they planned on using cultured stone, and that the roof and gutters were painted a copper-toned color. He indicated that they are facing some time pressure since the school system now wants the space the church has been renting from the district. (Note: At the April 28 meeting of the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education, a contract extending the lease of space for another nine months to Wayfarer Community Church was approved.) Warner's motion to tabic site plan approval for the project was accepted. Bujak, who as a township trustee, also acts as the board's liaison to the com­ mission, reported that the entire issue of the expiration of a clause granting an exemption to certain non­ conforming lots had raised some questions. The ques­ tions are the date of the expi­ ration of the clause, who is affected by the clause, and what the options are for own­ ers of the affected properties. Zylstra noted that the lots in question were noncon­ forming since before zoning (1976). He felt the commis­ sion would have to do a sorvey, that possibly as many as 40 lots may be involved. CRANE, continued from page MM 55 STIHL YARD BOSS* • Using a universal power tram, this machine easily changes from a cultivator to other useful tools (with optional attachments) • Edge, aerate, power sweep and morel NEW! 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) •">*12''* I * Xu ter. ^11 »luWie|«m^l|Y r •I ■«Ot ’h '**1^ * it ikt Z’ionu 11 g ’* lathdal ’ t tcm r Jef * r I w n K from at 1 B7WK l lUes’: H R i t r.1^ « If I ! Vermontville and Caledonia village officers pose for a photo in front of the Vermontville Village Hall. Pictured are (front row, from left) Vermontville Treasurer Kay Marsh, Vermontville Clerk Shirley Harmon, Caledonia Trustee Karen Hahn, Caledonia Manager/Clerk Sandy Ayers, Caledonia Planning Commissioner Bill Robertson, Planning Commissioner spouse Judy Swift, (back row, from left) Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey, Vermontville DPW Supervisor Monte O’Dell, Caledonia Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Buff Rodgers, Caledonia Trustee Glenn Gilbert, and Caledonia Planning Commissioner Chuck Swift. » < n Caledonia Special Education pursing Student Records Superintendent Jerry Phillips spoke to the grad­ uates. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It is a requirement by law for the Special education Office to maintain special education records on students until they are 26 years of age. Space prohibits our department from keeping these records indefinitely. During the month of June, record of students with birthdates of 1982 will be purged to allow room HASTINGS 4 - • “ -J fix if for current files. If you or your child has records in our Special Education Office, and would like to have them sent to you. Please contact Caledonia www.GQTI.com walk *** ■ Goodrich ZUALITY THEATERS • 1? 269-945-SH0W Special Education at 891-0219. 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"The Boutique" & Salon 10 Talented Hair Designers Great Gifts & Prices www.contemposalonandboutique.com ___ r " — »_ ^ONTEMPO JZALON r \ ^AY^A —1 /ALon. inc 616-891-1095 includes Geranium, Fuchsia, Wave Petunia, Bacopa, New Guinea Imp. & More 9351 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre Tune to pEmit ycwt ueyetaH!e gulden. IVe lame a gteui I aelecttoii pEfliib & seetb to get you glowing ruesa Sen'or Cfeen D°y Day 0% Off QU off all P^chases. , Bark - For pick-up or delivery t. > ? I Urn Liners & Planters for the cemetery 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 | Hours Mon.-Sat. 9-8; Sun. ] I -4; Open Memorial Day 9- 3 8 •I < I I any time for Action-ads1 . II < \ �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. May 24, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church- Serving a Living Lord MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Thy Word Rev. David Ktompien 698-6850 www duttonurc org Evening 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Tun A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beacon, Visitation David M. Snyder. Minister of Music 2 mile*, east of M-37 Pastor I>r Brian /- Hamsun Youth Pastor Kevin Miles I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 8 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 Sunday School.......................................... 11: ii a.m. Adult Bible Class.................................... 11:00 a.m. 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Pastor Jim Roemke Wednesday LifeSavers Church: (269) 795-2391 Web •i site: hnp://goodshepherdlcms. (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OUM LAKE COMMUNITY CHUFVCrfl Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Jepagcs.com 711! MODLRN UOKLD Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship,» gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Sunday Worship: 9:00, 9:30 & Ik •J 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlrfegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. 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. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakcsidecornmunity.org Phone: (269) 948-2261 Phone: (616) 868-6437 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township 9266 Parmelee Road Sunday Morning Worship............................... 9:30 a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School for All Ages.............................11:00 £1 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Pioneer Club Wednesdays ............................. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.caledoniaumc.org Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Rev. Royle Bailard Leighton Church Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace www. leightonchurch .org I CherryVXlley *' Peace Church A Earth Community of the PC(USA) i nr.-?irv,»i.«• l.wlMo.n vu rU ...A Place For YOU! I Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Momifx? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children s Church 10:45-11:30 am LL- Mui MfethkL? ' <V lid ft* fhiGixhwi. freryone u welcome 9185 (henv Valley. Sole 8 * Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www. cherry valleychurch, org * » Pastor Rev. CHnt Cozier. Ph.D. cornerstone t church— www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning "Reach the World" 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 Sunday Service ••• 9:30 a.m. ORANGEVILLE J ©lb ®itne jTletljoinst Ourtl) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor (269) 664-4345 Sunday Services i Make 8 30am • Traditional Sunday II 00am - Contemporary in the best and Sunday School i 9 45am Bible Studies day ofyour week Nursery available during semces @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton. Ml www.cbcwm.org<http://www.cbcwm.org > • 616-550-1067 it 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 SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville r SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH a I 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 I Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 4:00 pm 9:30 am ,!«U WAYFARER community •• kt rl 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: wwxv.wayfarcrcc.org ■An. Whitneyville " H Fellowship Church B 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52r and 48 St WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church •• Sunday School ............................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...................................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ................................................ 6:00 II p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)..................5:45 p.m. Wed Awana & Youth Group....................................................6:30p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer .................................................... 6:45 p.m. Website: whitneyvillebibte.com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Coil ■L 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 9:30 am Worship Service ’"'Mill www WhitneyvilleFellowship org Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Kart Bashlor. Assoc Pastor Sunday Worship Experience '‘WSj; Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www.peacechurch.ee "The Family of God for All People" ’’<Wf Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God I C#!’ I* 'Ji* Episcopal Church Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 AUIHEMICCH’.’RCP Me Nursery available the entire morning, including May 25: 10 a m. - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34 Pt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmin6tnes.org'see/churches exe/ch 17897 Website: ‘ neculife Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue a preschool storytime. Wrdflf.sdfl.Y ScfTlCf.’ 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD Pioneer Club......... .................................... Call for info. Bible Study........... ............................ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 an Pastor Scott E. Manning J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street SLNDAX SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Non-Tradifional Service . . . .Traditional Service Morning Worship ......................................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............................................ 6:00 p.m. Youth........................ ............................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Rev. Merle Huwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Irving) in Welcomes You Sunday School.... ............................................ 9:45 a.m. 12200 Welt 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) M-37 Service Times: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" mile off 111 Church Street Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann . 9:30 a.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 (Missouri Synod) * St. Francis ofAssisi 1664 N. M-37 Highway 908 W. Main Street waft < ^Ka^asar middlevillecrc.org Middleville Wesleyan Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship - Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 9:30 o.m. 11:00 a.m Sunday School................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................. 6:00p.m. •• Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................................6:45p.m. 616-698-8104 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia All walks, One faith Morning 9 30 am CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 6KJ0 p.m. Evening Prawc................................... ’A FRIENDLY FIRST BAPTIST .1050 a m ................... t Sunday Sdvxjl 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' . .10:35 a m. ............................ .. Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service is ’ TrutV' Rev Richard J. Miller ‘A r Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 9:30 a.m. Mrxning Worship Friiowshtp Time Dutton ‘United ‘Rej’ormecf Cfiurcfi L fl ! : Si!$0( *** *a "t> I Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. a—• Morning Worship........................................ I ) 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................ 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult 4 X - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 JR Sun. Evening Worshipi................. ......................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson i * 06651606 i i i I �The Sun ana News. MddteMite. May 24. 2006 Page 5 *ei Taste of Middleville open to all Community can have booth space to s 11 1 9 "hi. I IM' e llffli I! •1555 II by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Middleville Rotary Club are ready to the Taste of Middleville on Friday, June 13. Area restaurants and focxi outlets arc going to be serving up toothsome treats to the community and to those who will be riding in the national 24-Hour Challenge which begins from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 8 a.m. the next morning. The genesis of the Taste of Middleville was when the Middleville Rotary Club decided to lake over serving of the Friday evening meal. Instead of just serving up the traditional spaghetti dinner, Lon Lafanty decided to try something just a little differ­ ent. “I saw this as an opportu nity to introduce people to great food and the communi­ ty to the cyclists.” Lafanty says. He says that 16 local businesses have signed on to serve everything from barbe­ cued ribs to fried rice and even spaghetti. The Taste of Middleville is also a way to show every­ one that even though the Streetscape construction has begun, downtown restau­ rants are still open. *J hope the restaurants take this opportunity to pub­ licize their specials.’ he adds. Restaurant booths will be set up inside the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafete­ ria. Coupon books are for sale from Rotary members. Before June 13. tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. On June 13, tickets will be available for sale at the site for $1 each. P-CL w Iftot.lOiuaII Mi&ji tarn® S»Bi ScfiKty. Suxfaj h BM meSE COMbumn dm «*4 Anitalm?.- 0 a.m. 00II a.m. SW*' 11 tB ODIST I a iW 0 urt - -i®-j Bile***" (iff got Each vendor will deter­ mine the number of tickets required for a plate of food. Proceeds from the Taste of Middleville will go into a fund the Rotarv* Club is establishing to build the A Chestier A. Geukes Memorial Clock to become part of the Eastbank project in downtown Middleville. In addition to the food booths the Rotary Club invites local churches and organizations to set up infor­ mation booths on (he path way from the middle school to the high school. Rotary member Susan Foster can give details on this to anyone interested. Call her at 269-795-3387. Tickets are available at the participating restaurants and from Rotary Club members. The excitement and com­ munity involvement with the National 24-Hour Challenge don’t end Friday night. The Middleville United Methodist Church will be cooking a pancake breakfast Saturday morning for the cyclists and the public from 6 to 8 a.m. at TKMS. Church members also will staff the concessions stand at the middle school from 2 p.m. Saturday to 3 a m. on Sunday morning io keep the energy levels up for riders and their support crews. Caledonia Women’s Club awards scholarships At the annual Girls Tea the Caledonia women's Club awarded 3 scholarships. Former Mrs. World Diane Tucker congratulates Courtney Claflin, Anna Crater and Stephanie Rossman. TK library moving for the summer The Thomapple Kellogg the second week of June, and about (he summer program, School and Community programs will begin the fol­ pick up a flyer or call 269795 5434 Library will be moving into lowing week. OKE HOUS 3IGO' For more information the foods room, room 501. —n— for (he summer. This is due to construction beginning at the high school. CHECK OUT OUR The location of the new library, once construction is ‘ lie few and CZ/h. ’ * School Cane NEW PRODUCTS completed, w ill be at the front of the existing building. 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 4 Librarian Barbara Hubers 616-891-8688 9g * 7 —-----------------------------------believes that the new library ■ < • V space will be welcoming for nraiK i*. - . Hl U4 b<>th (he public and student oh <23 so on » patrons. Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ L ♦ For the summer. summer, the turing. and challenging learning environment to IT library will operate with a enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and |j partial collection — moving / emotional growth. A mainly the children s collec­ tion and popular titles from Zoo-phonics r John L. Wallace Christ-centered curriculum from L the public fiction. Patrons John L. w ill be able to place holds on Army Private Concordia Publishing £ Wallace graduated from items from other locations. - Inside gymnasium I Advanced Individual Parking will be available ~ Outside playground equipment | Training in Field Artillery in the south parking lot. and The safer side “ stranger safety" program A Specialist at Ft. Sill. Okla. entrance to the building will Following graduation from a( the alh|ctic lobby AT3 Hour Class AIT. he was promoted to entrance. PFC. 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I used to drive to and from work every day on Main Street for almost three years, and I understand the reason •9 for the speed limit. (616)891-9000 I§ I I I I Smart Strand upto 10% OFF See Store for Details Financing Available 10% OFF All Hard Surface Products I I 11 I I 11 11 10% OFF I Carpeting I Select Brands I I I I Present coupon at time ni purchase One per house- | | Present coupon * time of purrhaM- One per house- I hold Not vahd w*h any other oiler. Expires 7/1/D8 i i hoM. ho* vald with any erfhef rXrpf Evpirp< 1 oft — —— —- — — M M M M H MB —■ MB —J "" "" » « �I Page 67 he Sun and News. Middleville. May 24. 2008 TK GRAD, continued from page 1 i fi’” them. The evening ended with the traditional tassel turn, tossing of caps and lots of bubbles and beach balls in the air. J I 'JJ V. $ J ft* K L Speaker Pat Pullen told the graduates to wear sen­ sible shoes on the path through life. These are definitely not the sensible shoes speaker Pat Pullen spoke about. His talk did mention wearing party shoes at appropriate times in life. Middleville AYSO registration is May 31 I ■I Ml I - - ■ ■—................. ____ . - -......... There were hugs following graduation. There was also laughter and even a few tears. omm» — — TERRY’S TIPS — / / if 1! 11 *Dec£ 11 ? i Come to Mullers in the Village of Caledonia TUESDAY NIGHT the 17th of JUNE and learn the proper way to maintain your deck. Terry will discuss and demonstrate the way to make your deck Iasi for years. When cleaning and coating is done right the first time, the maintenance will take a lot less time and effort than you think. We will address the treated materials • • often used, the new synthetic decks, and also the iron wood types of material available. Call or stop in to sign up for our FREE CLINIC - IIB Call Terry at 616-891-9171. 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Smith. age 68, of Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children T • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff % 3 ^4 - <u* Fw < -< 1_ • W *■ 41 ■W I - Jrtf —— ■ - frs/r/' . Zz/z/^/r/X , 1401 North Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 i Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 w w w.L AUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director Shelbyville, passed away May 18. 2008 at Metro Health. She is survived by her hus­ band, John Gates of Shelbyville; three children. Karla Rillema of Carson City, Cheryl and Tom Zeman of Wayland. Keith and Kris Rillema of Jamestown; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers. Wendell and Jean Thaler of Mooresville, Indiana and Warren and Linda Thaler of Gun Lake; one sister. Janet and Terry Rosenberg of Green Lake. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21,2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. George G. Grevenstuk officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Middleville AYSO will be holding open registration for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 season at the Thornapple Middle School Kellogg cafeteria Saturday. May 31. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. only. To be eligible to partici­ pate in Middleville AYSO. players must be born on or before July 31, 2004. (mak­ ing them at least 4 years old the beginning of the season) and they cannot have been born before August I, 1994. (i.e.. 13 years or under at beginning of season). Children ages 4 to 9 play their games in Middleville on the fields behind the middle school. Players aged 10 to 13 travel to other regions for about half of their games. The discounted fee for registration is $50 per child and includes a team jersey, shorts, socks, insurance, six games in the fall and six games in the spring. The reg­ ular rate of $60 will apply to all registrations received after June 1. Specific questions regard­ ing registration should be directed to Julie Martin, reg­ istrar,!-800-873-0507 option 1. AYSO is an all-volunteer organization. Parents should come to registration prepared to volunteer in some capaci­ ty. As in years past, the biggest challenge is finding enough parents to coach teams and referee games. If not enough coaches sign up. players may be cut. Several key positions also need filling to keep the pro­ gram running smoothly. Some of those posts include assistant regional commis­ sioner. Web site administra­ tor. assistant referee adminis­ trator. field coordinator, pur­ chaser. CVPA and assistant registrar. Many of these positions require a few hours each week, but others require just a few hours per month. Training is provided. The program cannot run without the help of parents, grandpar­ ents, and the community. For more information on how to help, call the Middleville AYSO Hotline at 1 -800-873-0507 or log on to www.middlcvillcayso.org. Vernon graduates from Albion College ✓ .• ►fcnJ fl l< a tv .to?. 11 tailliiiti • w Ih Uta Albion College has announced that Brett Vernon of Middleville was among the 444 who graduated from the college May 10. Vernon received a degree in physical education with a minor in health education. He is the son of John and of Vernon Kathryn Middleville. I Ufa In Ms Mi* "Mi ,1 Now open in Caledonia•••• K.A. 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The latest problem sur­ faced earlier this month when Bill Hitchcock, Caledonia resident and developer, drew the attention of Caledonia Township Board members to provi­ sions in the township's zon­ ing ordinance that contain an identical clauses designed to permit certain lots that did not meet the standard of two acres and 200 feet of frontage for a buildable lot to (ZBA). He also argued that there has not been adequate notification of the expiration date. (Hitchcock owns three lots that are non-conforming and are affected by the expi­ ration of the clause.) initial The board's response was to request that •It Trustee Walter Bujak. who is also member of the town­ ship's planning commission, bring the problem to the commission. The commission conclud­ ed there may be some issue about notification and decid­ ed that the best method would be a notice in the township newsletter. The commission decided not to recommend extending for another five years the excep­ tion for non-conformins lots. They stated that the ability of lot owners to go to the ZBA and the recent reduction in the application fee provide an adequate avenue for the solution of problems. There is some disagree­ ment over how many lots may be involved. Hitchcock said that working with asses­ sor Laura Stob, he had iden­ tified 20 lots before stopping the process. Supervisor Township Bryan Harrison said he is not comfortable with telling owners to go to the ZBA. He said he wants to identify the affected owners and contact them individually; he said he feels the situation was creat­ ed by an action of the board and does not want to let the exception expire without provisions to revisit the issue, Trustee Don Koopmans, responding to Hitchcock's allegation that people who owned homes on non-con­ forming lots would not be ahlc legally to sell them without a variance, indicated that he was more concerned parcels that were about without buildings. Township Planner and Manager David Zylstra said the lots were non-conforming before zoning (1976). The exemption was designed to give those people a grace period. Bujak returned to the noti­ fication issue and said that be buildable. The exception granted to these lots is set to expire June 24. In appearances before the township board and in phone calls to board members, Hitchcock has argued that the expiration of the clause means the owners of the affected lots cannot sell them without a variance from the zoning board of appeals Tyler Coburn to perform Tuesday 1 I J ■ • 7 w I *J sasji 1»»i by Patricia Johns g, ■ritaon tons fl fe Is MS l k® nW ■ DB1EEHW I0W. * «E S; ffl te hi ClBl atii «L Drummer Tyler Coburn brings his percussive style to a concert on May 27 at the Hastings Country Club. in IM Staff Writer Many area residents still remember the percussion skills of Middleville native Tyler Coburn. He will be vis­ iting from California where he now lives to perform at the Hastings Country Club Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. In the spring of 2006. Coburn was living in Grand Rapids and playing drums for multiple bands around town. That May, he met with Phill Vilenski, a 2001 graduate of Wayland High School who is the guitarist for Whiskey Circus. Vilenski and the rest of the band had been living in Los Angeles since 2001 and were in need of a drummer. "After countless auditions, they had not found someone that fit,” recalls Coburn. “After a few phone conversa­ tions, we decided that I would send them and audi­ tion tape." So, he sent a video of his band performing. "I was not expecting the reaction that I received,” says Cobum. “Phill and the rest of the band asked me to move to Los Angeles and become a full member of Whiskey Circus." Without hesitation, he accepted and dropped every thing. "A month later, 1 was liv­ ing in California, and we have been a creative power house ever since," he says. Other members of the band —Mitchel Arnold of Bloomington. Ind., and Dean Pizzazz Harrison of Township— were in a songand-dance group called the Young Americans after grad­ uating high school, which is how they all met. The group plays shows all over southern California but mainly at historic rock ven­ ues on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, such as the Roxy Theater. II We have also played in the opening slot for such as bands mainstream Unwritten Law and Alien Ant Farm," says Coburn. The band just signed a deal with a group of LA pro­ ducers to record an EP over the summer to be shopped to all major record labels, and hope to start showcasing for them in the fall, he adds. "1 am working hard at making music my career,” says Coburn. “I am not out here in Hollywood trying to be famous like most of the people here are. I just want to play music with people that are as passionate about their craft as I am. I love living in southern California, but I miss my family and friends. I of course miss good old Middleville, as well." The concert on Tuesday is one way to show people who knew him in high school how he is doing and share his music. "I want to thank them for all the support they have given me over the years,” says Cobum. the commission had been concerned about setting a precedent for notifying peo­ ple individually. Township Treasurer Richard Robertson said he felt that publication in the media was not enough, that citizens should be noti­ fied individually. The board has taken no action beyond directing town­ ship staff to determine how manv nonconforming lots exist. The board moved on to a discussion of the latest itera­ tion of the proposed bill­ board ordinance. The princi­ pal issues are whether there should be any flexibility in the ordinance, and if so. which agency should have the ability to exercise it? Koopmans asked. "Can't we put something in that the board will direct the PC to negotiate with some flexibili­ ty?" Zylstra suggested. "Have things come to the board as a recommendation." Koopmans said he wanted to keep the current language but add a paragraph to give the township flexibility. Harrison said he wants a clear standard: "No favorites." Koopmans voiced his dis­ agreement with Harrison. "I'm not in favor of micro­ management, but 1 want flexibility. People want this issue resolved." he noted. A request by First Companies for the addition of streetlights to Phase 11 of the Southbelt Industrial Park led to an explanation by Robertson that the situation is unique because there is no business association for the township to bill for the elec­ tricity used for the lights; in fact, there has been no way to recoup the costs for elec­ tricity for the lights in Phase I. Robertson suggested and Harrison agreed that the solution lies most likely in the creation of an assessment district for lighting. He said he will continue to explore that process. Following a brief explana­ tion by Trustee Rick the Snoeyink, board approved the revised bylaws for the Caledonia Fire Department. The board approved a motion to participate at the level of $2,500 in the pur­ chase of fireworks for the Independence Day celebra­ tion. The board approved a request by Ed Hekman, 9353 Enchantment Drive, for a permit for a fireworks dis­ play for July 5 at Buck Lake. The board also approved a Auto request by J&S Service. 6737 Whitneyville Avenue, to sell fireworks from June 30 through July 5. Clerk Jennifer Christian told the board two other applica­ tions to sell fireworks had been received too late for inclusion on the meeting's agenda. The board requested nom­ inations for the hometown hero award. Harrison said the form is available on the township's Web site. While the board declined the opportunity to purchase a small parcel at 8668 Acorn Street that had reverted to the county as the result of a tax foreclosure, Harrison explained that a house on 9340 Kalamazoo Ave. *6 Kc> Caledonia, Ml 49316 fling & if, l,\lixh v^ ! 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State, Zip Enter Agency Telephone t Cna— Ud CMI ICO « •• 11 �•II Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 24, 2008 TK awards night celebrates student accomplishments by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tuesday, May 20 was the day to celebrate student accomplishments as commu­ nity groups and foundations awarded scholarships and high achieving students were publicly acknowledged at Thornapple Kellogg High School. This year the gym rang with laughter and applause. There were hugs and even a few tears as scholarships named in honor of someone precious were awarded. This year there were roars of laughter as Luke Bremer received a really big check held by his dad John Bremer and his uncle Mike Bremer from the Village Players of Middleville. Mike got his own applause as he walked up to give the award wearing his signature whirling pro­ peller hat. He also got applause from the graduates when he encouraged them to do one good deed for another every day of their lives. The tears in the voice of Tom Lehman as he presented tim Etter with the Jeffery Lehman Memorial Scholar­ ship filled the eyes of many in the audience. This year Lyle Jackson received the Emil Tyden Founder's scholarship pre­ sented by Dick Groos and onnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Founda­ tion. This is a $6000 scholar­ ship awarded to one student in Barry County. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation con­ tinues to make a serious impact on the lives of TK graduates. The organization presented more than $41,000 Stephanie Wingeier received the Jane E. Williston Memorial Scholarship * KIM'S KONS!GNM£NT in scholarships. This year the first Mc-Cullough Family scholarship was presented to Danielle Johnson. Dan Parker from the Middleville Rotary Club echoed many of the presen­ ters has he told the audience of family and friends how difficult it was to select the winners of the four Rotary scholarships. English teacher Kelly Davidson wished an emo­ tional farewell to award win­ and ners Lindsey Wilson Andrew Sweeney. foreign This year's exchange students Apinya “Pink” Anukul, Phanudee Khongkua, Mary Carmen Leza ma Nicholas, Laraine Roxane Lutz, Catharina Egholm Poulsen, and Joel Eduardo Vargas Ahmada received small gifts of appreication from principal Tony Koski. The list of awards present­ ed on May 20 is listed below. Henry J. Dugan Principal’s Award - Hillary Klunder. The University of Michigan Award - Katie Opatik-Duff, Joshua Thaler. Rotary Scholarship Burger, Yahaira Kindra Ward, Navarro, Alesha Lindsey Wilson. Ray Page Service Award Katie Opatik-Duff. Gun Lake Women’s Club Scholarship Lindsey Wilson. Thomapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation - Adam Luke Dipp Scholarship, Bremer; Alecia Lorraine Holst Scholarship, Kindra Burger; Beth Helrigel Wester Memorial Scholar­ ship, Ashley Van Ek; Dr. Wayne and Marie Fink-beiner Scholarship Fund, Nathan Jazwinski; Jeffery Lehman Scholar-ship, Memorial Timothy Etter; Jon and Kay Simpson Scholarship Fund, Stephanie Wingeier; Lois Ann Nagel Seppanen Memorial Scholarship, Hil­ lary Klunder; Lynn Helrigel Summers Memorial Schol­ arship, Christopher Vanden­ Bosch; The McCullough Family Scholarship, Lauren Tandy; Millicent Grace Knox Teacher Scholarship Fund, Emily Reed; Rodney and Rena Schad Memorial Scholarship for Technical Arts, Lyle Jackson; Samuel McKeown Memorial Schol­ arship, Aleshia Ward, Brit­ tney Benjamin, Ian Sisson, Whitley Bremer; TAEF Matching-RKW Working CALEDONIA u. Our computers are back up and running now! Over 2,000 new pieces on the racks this week alone! Come check out the awesome inventory! 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Art Award Michelle Tennis Memorial Scholar­ well, Erin Ebmeyer, Paul Graham, Abby Kiel, Kaitlyn Sydney Kilmartin; Betcher, Brittney Benjamin. ship, Education Otto, Courtney Smith, Ash­ Technology Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation Traditional Award - Doug Miller, Kevin ley Van Ek. Student Council Certifi­ Scholarship, Cailly Howell, Lucas. Michigan Math Prize - cates - Katie Opatik-Duff, Keith Winchester, Kindra Hillary Klunder, Ashley Wenger Jordan Petersen. Burger; Travis Alesha Ward, Language Award - French Jachim, Scholarship, Memorial - Kayla Zehl; Spanish - Dan Jordan Petersen, Nichole David Sans. Smith. Emil Tyden Founders Lemon, Yahaira Navarro. Student Athlete Awards: English Award - Lindsey Scholarship - Lyle Jackson. Jane E. Williston Mem­ Wilson, Andrew Sweeney. See TK A WARDS, next page Journalism Award orial Scholarship - Stephanie Wingeier. Sam Walton Community Scholarship - Kiley Schultz, Nichole Thompson, Alesha Ward. Woody Wyngarden Scholarship - Brittney Ben­ jamin. Middleville Village Play­ ers - Luke Bremer, Christo­ pher vandenBosch. Michigan Community Blood Center Dustin ? vonltter, Chloe Brower. €■ 4-H Advisory Council Scholarship - Celia Salmon. Marine Scholastic Excel­ lence Award - Celia Salmon, gs® *: -S/ fc: ■ Joshua Thaler. >L*7 Joel Boyden Scholarship 5 f Joshua Thaler. wS Business Award - Kristen Sneller. McKeown and Kraai Accounting Scholarship Brent Butgereit, Trista Caldwell. Business Professionals of America - Michael Gray, Yahaira Navarro, Emily Reed, Kristen Sneller. Social Studies Award Kristen Sneller, Dan Lemon. Music Awards US Dick Groos presented Lyle Jackson with the Emil Marine Corps Semper • B ' J’1* Fidelis Award, Erin King, Tyden scholarship. Kasey Reeves; John Phillip Sousa Outstanding Bands­ men Awards, Mindy 06672638 Warner, Nate Marklevitz, Stephanie Wingeier; Arion Award for Outstanding MON.-FRI. Located in the 6:30-2:30 Musicianship, Josh Foote; Home Center of West Michigan SAT. 9:00-1:00 National School Choral Awards, Whitney Bremer, Chelsea Nibiock, Grace ff FIRST FIRST Welton; Choir Concert I TIME, Director's Award, Samantha Bouwhuis, Ben Niemchick, \ VISIT MUST PRESENT COUPON Angel Mazzuc-co, Kaleigh * Borrink. 9818 ( hern Valles A\e.. Caledonia • 616-891-166.> FREE nwr ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE • EXPIRES 6/7/08 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia —. arv Jo’s Cafe Express_ _ 1 Luke Bremer earned a TKESP scholarship. 1 small cc>11FEE OR BOTTLE OF WATER ‘ B .4 I ' p fl F r •: • •o �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 24, 2008/ Page 9 TK A WARDS, continued from previous page Senior Athlete Award (Must have 6 or more varsity letters) - Luke Bremer, Brent Butgereit, Tommy Enslen, Tim Etter, Ethan Fuller, Levi Andrew Funk, Gilbert. Ashley Blake Jachim, Johnson, McNee, Nick Jennifer Noffke, Kylie Schultz, Brad Steffen, Josh Thaler, Heidi Vander-Heide, Keith Alesha Ward. AGIOS r c ■ L‘ : bikogts XRS PURCHAS'D A BY INF hen LEF F •Hl F091S A si S Dt Li . 2 Si D, s kbit S4[s I 'Wh 1 1 t kwi ' ®'!s) Er>^ Wilt Samuel McKeown Memorial scholarship winners were Ian Sisson, Whitley Bremer. Brittney Benjamin and Alesha Ward. u. r a e- 1 AI I B B B B B B I ZZi ' 1 ■ g ■ ■ ■ ■ | Cheryl Peters and Diane Weatherhead from the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation’s inaugural McCullough Family scholarship to Danielle Johnson. ■ FABULOUS -FINDS ! RESALE SHOP r -a tUlww ftietuh cm Made cutd tw&u’ied ftuuul Open During Construction * < Kew Specif IVeeWy <0 ••• Tue.-Fri 11-6 • Sat. 10-3 126 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Thornopple Township Holl) ■ * "J -J Winchester. OK Gold Scholar Athlete (4 year competitor, 1 sport senior year. 3.5 GPA) - Paul Betcher, Matthew Bouch­ ard, Kody Burns, Brent Butgereit, Erin Ebmeyer, Michael Gray, Dakota Hebert, Ashley Jachim. Nate Jazwinski, Josiah Jenkins, Blake Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Sydney Kilmartin, Erin King, Hillary’ Klunder, Kelsey Krey, Nathan LaVire, Dan Lemen, Doug Miller, Jennifer Noffke, Katie Opatik-Duff. Kaitlyn Otto, Celia Salmon, Kylie Schultz, lan Sisson. Brad Steffen, Lauren Tandy, Joshua Heidi Thaler, VanderHeide, Alesha Ward, Kim Mindy Warner, Williamson. Athletic Boosters Scholarships - Matthew Bouchard. Brent Butgereit, Ashley Jachim, Jennifer Noffke, Lauren Tandy, Sven Welz. Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Regional Award (Award given for both aca­ demic and athletic excel­ lence) - Paul Betcher. Doug Miller. Kylie Schultz, Ian Sisson, Lauren Tandy, Heidi VanderHeide, Alesha Ward. Detroit Free Press Student Athlete (One athlete who best combines athletic and academic excellence. One student-athlete is chosen from each high school in the state). Alesha Ward. OK Gold Conference Athete of the Year - Andrew Gilbert, Alesha Ward. TKEA Scholarship Brittney Benjamin. Katie Opatik-Duff. Kristen Sneller, Kindra Burger. Danielle Johnson. TKESP Scholarship Luke Bremer, Nicole Smith. Honor Students - Apinya Anukul, Caleb Batdorff, Brittney Benjamin. Jennifer Betcher. Berryman, Paul Danielle Boik, Angela Book, Matthew Bouchard. Whitley Brower. Bremer. Chloe Kindra Burger. Kody Burns. Brent But-gereit. But-gereit, Trista Caldwell. E r y n Crux, Jonathan delger. Amy DeMaagd, Kyle Eaton. Erin Ebmcyer, Robert Fisher, Joshua Foote. Abigail Foote, Felecia Gibbs, Michelle Graham, Michael Gray, Sarah Grummet, Dakota Hebert, Timothy Howarth, Cailly Howell, Jeanie Hurd, Ashley Jachim, Lyle Jackson, Nathan Jazwinski, Josiah Jenkins, Blake Johnson, Danielle Johnson, Abi­ gail Kiel, Sydney Kilmartin. Erin King, Hillary Klunder, Kelsey Krey, Nathan (J.R.) LaVire, Jr., Sarah Laycock. Daniel Lemon, Brooks LEsert, Laraine Lutz, Jaime McCoy, David McMillan. Douglas Miller, Kendall Navarro, Moore, Yahaira Chelsea Niblock. Jennifer Noffke, Katie Opatik-Duff. Kaitlyn Otto, Jordan Petersen. Catharina Poulsen. Emiy Reed, Kasey Reeves, Celia Salmon, Kristen Sch­ midt, Kylie Schultz. Travis Shoemaker. Ian Sisson, Kristen Sneller, Bradley Steffen, Andrew Sweeney. Lauren Tandy, Tandy. Joshua Thaler, Nichole Thompson, Heidi VanderHeide, Teresa VanRhee, Alesha Ward. Mindy Warner, Grace Welton, Kimberly William­ son, Lindsey Wilson, Steph- anie Wingeier. Kayla Zahl. Brittney Top Ten Betcher. Benjamin, Paul Cailly Howell. Lyle Jackson, Erin King, Dan Lemon. Katie Opatik-Duff. Jordan W ard. Petersen, Aleha Linsey Wilson. F f | The awards ceremony was a great way for seniors to practice marching in. In fact since graduation turned out to be in the gymnasium it was a true trial run. HURDNAStU CBYTHE L ; tK PLAYI - ATHLETIC BOOSTERS L' L I < .4 T I -J -V .’te J s - Si** >•» • d Michael Gray, Yahara Navarro, Emily Reed and Kristen Sneller received recogni­ tion from Business Professionals of America. NOW OPEN CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING APPOINTMENTS OPEN FRIDAYS ASR INSURANCE ACCEPTED BRIAN M'KEOWN, D.D.S. McKeown 4525 N. M-37 HWY., SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 MIDDLEVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY 269-795-4400 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED, INCLUDING HEALTHY KIDS | �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 24, 2008 Freeport school alumni invited to banquet The Freeport •It Social Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 14, at the Freeport Community Room. Social hour will be at 5 p.m. and the banquet at 6 p.m. Prior to this, the Freeport Historical Society will have an open house in its building (former Masonic Temple) from 3 to 5 p.m. Plan to come early to look at the col- dent, Vanderwood. secre­ tary, and Deloris Dipp, treas­ urer. M If you are a former grad, or a former student of Freeport School, you are welcome to attend, “ she added. Reservations are required by Friday, June 6 by callin 1 at 269-795Vanderw 7193. lection of things they have. Dinner is $13 per person and dues are $1 per family. “Last year we had 101 present. Sixty-two were alumni, and 39 guests. Two of the alumni were also teachers,” said Darlene Vanderwood. The officers for this year are Gary Thaler, president, Gordon Yoder, vice presi- -•31 ii i Financial Focus of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Section 529 plan can help make graduation day a reality i I It’s that time of year when students across the country are graduating from college. It took a lot of effort to earn •It those degrees, but it took something else, too - money. It's this financial aspect of college that may concern you if you have children. How can you take some of the stress out of paying the high costs of higher education? To begin with, it pays to be informed about what college actually does cost. Consider these figures from the College Board's 2007-2008 Trends in College Pricing: The average total expense (including tuition, fees, room and board) is $13,589 per year for in-state students attending four-year public colleges and universities; for students attending four-year private colleges and univer­ sities, the average total cost per year is $32,307. And over the past several years, college costs have been ris­ ing faster than the general inflation rate, so you can expect to pay considerably more in the future. How can you cope with these costs? You could tap into your Roth IRA or take a loan from your 401(k). But do you really want to poten­ tially lower the resources you'll have available for retirement? Alternatively, do you want your children to start their working lives sadIll •J c1 > ■ «. 7* - t » Detour in force Drivers going through Middleville are required to follow the detour. Access to downtown businesses and the parking lot behind village hall is available from High Street. Once utility work is complete access to the Stage Coach Park side of the parking lot will open. Businesses are still open. (/) Saturday, May 31st, 2008 9:00am ■ 12:00pm i s Items needed for died with heavy student loans? (The average student loan debt is $21,000, accord­ ing to the Project on Student Debt.) The best way to avoid either of these scenarios is to start saving for your chil­ dren's college education when they are young - and to use a savings vehicle specifi­ cally designed for college funding. One such vehicle is a Section 529 savings plan. With this plan, you put money in a specific pool of investments. Contribution limits are high - more than $300,000 per beneficiary in many state plans, although special gifting provisions may apply. Plus, Section 529 savings plans provide you with a degree of flexibility, in that you can change your plan's beneficiary to another family member. This can prove quite useful if you have one child who decides against college while another one wants to go. Furthermore, all withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for a qualified college or graduate school expense of your child or grandchild. However, Section 529 with­ drawals for expenses other than qualified education !4 Check Us Out! ** 3 O V» 3 A *. Freeport Fire Kimberly Norris, MD David Harrell, MD 5* 5^: Paul Brown, DO Ann Hemmeke, OD Laura Kenyon, OD Jeff Kenyon, OD EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC Michael Nosanov, MD Kathy Chase, MS,CCC/A For Vision, For Hearing. For Health. Meet our providers and staff. J « Light refreshments .A I * r ft F and Door prizes *• t ’ — 1 VA Ab V ‘ 9090 S RODGERS CT, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 I J J (616)891-2001 vj V I Ifa iIa1 S FREE hearing and ear screenings L* I ! Blood pressure checks Adjust and clean your glasses, sunglasses Glaucoma pressure checks and hearing aid cleanings J We look forward to meeting members Glengarry Dr. of the Caledonia and surrounding 92nd St.. SE communities. M-37 We are proud to be members of your community. www.eveentmds.com • 4 > Dept, auction Freeport The Fire Department has scheduled its annual Fireman’s Auction for Saturday, May 31. Auctioneer Hoot Gibson and others will get things started at I0 a.m. New and slightly used items will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Profits from the auc­ tion will be used to purchase a thermal-imaging camera. "This is the largest fundrais­ er that we do," said Fire Chief Jim Yarger. "People can also check out the fire station that is now completed, thanks to their generosity over the last several years." Many items have already been donated but many more are needed. "We have auctioned off everything from a 1999 Astro Van to dining room tables, antiques, appliances and everything in between," added Yarger. "It is really and interesting auction; if we don’t have it, it’s not avail­ able." If you have items that you would like to donate, they can be dropped off on the south side of the fire station, or picked up by leaving a message at the Freeport fire station 616-765-5450. No clothing or tires will be taken. expenditures may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. (Also, distributions will appear as income on the child's tax return, which could affect financial aid cal­ culations.) Not all Section 529 savings plans are alike; some have high fees and limited investment options. Because it's not always easy to com­ pare the benefits of different plans, you may want to get some help from your finan­ cial advisor. As a (very) gen­ eral rule, though, you may want to start by looking at your home state's plan, which might come with a tax deduction or a matching con­ tribution, up to a certain dol­ lar amount. And even if you sign up for your home state's plan, your child doesn't have to stay in state for college; you can apply the money to virtually any accredited school. By starting to save early, and by taking advantage of an appropriate college sav­ ings vehicle, such as a Section 529 plan, you can prepare to make that Graduation Day of the future a happy one for everyone concerned. This entire site Copyright © ^aao ___ J i ___ 2008 Edward Jones r i u I dj LiJ / Fl. 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May 24. 2008 Page 11 *>4 l • Ijj w Vj ■ 0»‘ * *S .!» n >• llil s ■ Eft t . > » H v, % r t?*' “IK -> aS’1 to * J KX Mother of the Day to ride in parade Mother of the Day Ruth Shook will be riding and wav­ ing during the Caledonia Memorial parade on Monday, May 26 at noon. •It, n. Last week Jason Stine pointed out to her some of the specials she could enjoy at her lunch stop at the Caledonia Big Boy. Dr. gift certificate at Choryan’s office from Jan Brinks. Progressive Dems to meet Thursday ft Mik limrLLU 11 ZpC£ii Im \ Ai f r' I Township Hall on Main Street in Middleville. All concerned citizens who arc interested in making a progressive difference in the The May meeting of the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, al the Thomapple lhiWattj6 * -’■.‘KSlirjuitt . ■ «ai J-Ad Graphics sales representative Chris Silverman, also a member of the Caledoinia Merchant’s Association shares a laguh with Mother of the Day hon­ oree, Ruth Shook. direction of the community are invited to attend and share ideas and suggestions. •»n ■7 art ft & mtHh I C Over 34 years ofexperience I 31 MkM • hiifati • AYNARD'S F WATER CONDITIONING R ■* I• I r 4 > ii mi! w | HIM 0 •I >*< bur one stop water store! I I ■ft • Potted ftw (askl(air|'*dlli f J 4 Bb 3 z J o b V < “This has been a lot of fun," Kim Bush told Mother of the Day Ruth Shook on her visit to Kim’s Konsignment. 0 e 5 Ruth Shook is looking forward to taking advan­ tage of the teeth whitening service presented to her by dentist Thomas Grias. SALES SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL • • COMMERCIAL RENTALS • Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm I ts K • Water Softners sei • Iron and Odor Filters • Drinking Water Systems * f • Potassium Chloride 0 Try out our convenient drive all drive thru thru to to qet get all Ji 1? your water supplies from \4 %’RAa- i A f* r Fi d! Duro-tubeSah Purified Drinking 40lbs. bag Woter 5 Gdlorrs l< While part of the day was spent visiting familiar businesses Mother of the Day Ruth Sh tit k also enjoyed her stop at the new 90 Minute Nanny. sShe said, “I think this is a great idea for young parents." Pictured from left are owner Velda Rockel with her son _______ _ David, Ruth, Sophia and Julie Schrader and Mali. » » a _____ • 1 U1 INDUSTRIAL Callusat6lO^89l.0303 today! 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"Do you know who these Boy Scouts are?” Eric Nietling, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 202, r - <9 W*1 r i --. ;-A asks as he looks at the pic­ ture printed here. To honor 50 years of con­ tinued sponsorship by the Caledonia United Methodist Church, the Scouts are plan­ ning a weekend celebration on Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29. The Troop will set up a campsite on the grounds of the Caledonia United Methodist Church, display examples of camping, craft, ■SJ cooking, campfires, recruit new scouts, as well as partic­ ipate in the Independence Day Parade in Caledonia. A cookout at the campsite will immediately follow the parade and will be open to the public. Troop 202 also is planning a "meet and greet" and is inviting all past and present Scouts of Troop 202, where everyone can share Scouting experiences in and around Caledonia. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of former Troop 202 Boy Scouts is encouraged to pass on this information or contact for­ mer Ken Scoutmasters >A Xi <- 4- > * - 1 ; ;-X j 4 j I '■ MO ■ Mary Jo's Cafe to host B-93 ’ 7 Caledonia, Ml 49316 Many events will be held Sunday and Monday to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending their country. Red, white and blue will be the colors of the day. Parades will take on a more somber tone. Cemeteries will see much activity in the tradition of visits on what once was called Decoration Day. Following is a list of Memorial Day activities in various local communities: Fax: 616.891.0430 Charter Township of Caledonia PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (nonconforming Signs; Nonconforming Billboards) is posted at the Township Hall locat­ ed at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. The 2nd Reading and consideration of adoption will take place at the next meeting of the Caledonia Board of Trustees. 06672837 ■ w' Do you know who these scouts are? Troop 202 in Caledonia is going to be celebrating 50 years at the Caledonia United Methodist Church and would like for­ mer scouts to attend. Gackler 616-891-5682 or emailgackler@iserv.net, Ron •It Shook at 616-891-1264 or Caledonia The parade has always •It been sponsored by Caledonia American Legion Post 305 which was chartered in 1946. Legion members will once again hold formal military ceremonies at five local cemeteries, culminating with a parade down Main Street in - Caledonia at noon Monday. The cemeteries where memorial services will be held are as follows: Alaska, 9 a.m.; Blain, 9:45 a.m.; Dutton, 10:30 a.m; Holy Comers, 11:15 a.m.; IRVING TOWNSHIP II Fred Fleischman 616-8910297. & A Synopsis Irving Township Regular Meeting - May 14, 2008 order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag. June 18, 2008 Barry County Road Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Finkbeiner/Crane Road Project The Barry County Road Commission (BCRC) would like to announce a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment as it relates to the Finkbeiner/Crane Road project. The proposed project involves re-construction of an existing5 county road and construction of a road extension with a concrete arch structure over Spring Creek and a new bridge over the Thornapple River on new right-of-way. B The Public Hearing will be held at a special session of the BCRC on June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building on 128 High Street, Middleville, MI 49333. The BCRC will provide reasonable assistance for individuals with disabilities who attend the public hearing. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the BCRC in writing at the above address or call 269-945-3449. All requests must be received two days before the scheduled Public Hearing. member absent, I four present. Also several guests present. Commissioners, Assessors and cemetery reports given. Clerk’s minutes from April 9, See MEMORIAL, next page 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on Approved payment of bills for VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA $11,270.35 includes Contractors final I check with corrections to railing. SUMMARY MINUTES VILLAGE Public input. imum of 6 signatures. QFCALEPQNIA 5. President’s Report-Mayor •It Meeting adjourned Regular Meeting Exchange-Vermontville- p.m. Council Minutes Wednesday, May 21. Submitted by May 12, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Williamson. Unfinished Business Carol Ergang, Clerk 1. Siren Fund - Dan Inman - Attested to by No ongoing cost except for at 7:00 3 CM i George London, Supervisor power. County activates the siren The complete transcript of the Gilbert, Inman, Williamson, Maviglia, Hahn, via radio, phone, or manual acti­ minutes may be viewed by calling Erskine. current siren could not be heard in Glen Valley. Discussions on Present: Absent: Mulvihill, Ayers, Harrison. vation. Tests from past trial runs, cost, Public Township Funds need to be researched. Consideration of the meet­ Committee ing agenda: Motion by Williamson, supported by Gilbert. Comment Public (Brief) formed to further will TAX-FREE next INCOME IS THE BEST GIFT research - Dan Inman, Michael Maviglia, Karen Hahn. We have further discussions month. Correspondence: none. Committee Minutes the clerk at (269) 948-8893. New Business 1. Patching Bids for Kinsey Planning Commission - next felt A1 Asphalt was best for this free, and distributions meeting May 29th - 7:00 p.m. Approval of Consent Agenda - Motion by Gilbert, Support by Hahn. All Ayes. project at this time. $23,100.00 be taken free of penalti Regular of meeting Minutes on April of 14, •Il 2008 - Date incorrect shows March 10, should be April 14, 2008. •!• L Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. 2. Kent County Bid for Chip & Seal for Streets Kinsey & Johnson $21,634.56. All Ayes. Budget for 2008-2009 •!• with work done July after repairs. R08-07 R08-07 Resolution Approving Special Land Use 3. for Home Occupation - Tea C. D.P.W. report. D. Treasurer’s report. approve. All Ayes. Public Extended) Comment ( Merchants thank the Village for and Consultants. donation to Western Days. Engineer’s Report - Jon Moxey - Fleis & VandenBrink - Still waiting for word on grant Downtown facade. Downtown Planters still enhancement to be - planted. Township Liaison Report - none. 2. Planning Commission Report. 3. Other Committee Reports. 4. Village Manager’s Report. Support for Merchant’s Western Days. All Ayes. ‘Nominating . Petitions for Trustee & President need to be in by August 12, 2008 with a min- or taxes.* You may even benefit from converting a traditional IRA to a •1^ ■ - Roth IRA. ♦Distributions of earnings from a Roth IRA could be subject to taxes and a 10% penalty if the account is less than five years old and the owner is under age 591'2. h To learn more about why - none. Reports from Council, Staff, 1. n **.1 in R2 District Planning Commission recommendation to Inquiry of conflict of interest Vr All Ayes. room E. Approval to pay bills. a: With an Edward Jones Roth IRA, any earnings are tax- Approval anm YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF AT RETIREMENT. Street & Johnson Street. DPW A. • mJ 1 Safety Pledge of Allegiance funding for Preliminary Plans will be available for public inspection at the Village of Middleville Office at 101 E. Mam Street, Middleville, MI 49333; The Thomapple Township Hall at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333; the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library at 3385 Bender Road, Middleville, MI 49333; the Barry County Road Commission Office at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058, and at Wilcox Professional Services, LLC at 8180 Broadmoor Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316. Plans will also be available online at www.barrycrc.org, follow the Finkbeiner link on the home page. and Caledonia at noon. The main focus of the day is the parade down Main board file. none. Written PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE — & One Phone: 616.891.0070 CTOWNSHIP aledonia 1 ■X Memorial Day schedule announced -4^ 250 Maple Street if Supervisor called meeting to Mary Jo Pickard is getting ready for the open house from her Mary Jo’s Cafe Express in the Homes Center on M-37 in Caledonia, the grand opening is on may 30 and 31. On May 31 the Bp93 Birthday Bash tickets will go on sale. •7- J Jerry Barnaby - Main Street Spike Baird - Asked questions about handicapped parking signs in front of Caledonia Hair. ■ Council Comments Dan Inman - Commented on siren and the need for one. Glenn Gilbert - Approaching an Edward Jones Roth IRA can make sense for you, call today. 'Sb 'x ■• Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616891-1173 3 X S s end of school year and need to % be Neighborhood •!•!• Watchers. Scott Williamson - Read letter from Mika, Meyers,r ________ Beckett _ & Jones regarding their $10,000.00 contribution toward the I new library. Adjournment www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC - 9:00 p.m. Motion Maviglia, support Gilbert. 06672644 Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING • K �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 24, 2008/ Page 15 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues A little speeding is still speeding To the editor, Speeders are the problem, not the police. People think driving 5 miles over the speed limit is okay. It's not — it's against the law. If you drive over the limit, you run the risk of getting caught. Our police are under fund­ •It ed. The cost for a speeding ticket should be raised to over $100 for every mile over the limit — make it really hurt the wallet. Maybe then we could change our attitude about speeding. I appreciate the officers out on our roads and high­ ways for doing the job they are paid for. We, as lawabiding citizens, expect noth­ ing less of- them. • « Other things to consider are gas prices and fuel concon­ sumption. We are paying the highest prices for a gallon of gas in history, and we stiU still have people going 5 to 10,I even 15, miles over the limit thinking it's okay. They are passing cars, 1 r* rj ■ Vi u 1 I I 2 ^>41 I s accelerating with their foot in the carburetor, revving the engine to 4,000 or 5,000 RPMs and reducing gas mileage from 15 or 20 to 4 or 5 mpg. ’ On the highway, dropping our speed from 70 to 65 or even 60 mph could save >11 thousands of gallons per day. If you want to stick it to the gas companies, slow down. Our government isn't willing to drop the limit, so let's do it ourselves. All of us are paying $4 per gallon now and the price is only going to go up because we can't con­ serve fuel. By putting away the toys (speed boats, jet skis, four•It wheelers, etc.) and pulling out canoes, kayaks and bicy cles for the summer, you may enjoy nature at its best. We live in a beautiful area. You might be surprised at what you see — and get in shape in the process. Stan Cordts, Yankee Springs CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES *r* Meeting Minutes th The minutes for the May 7th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on May 21st, 2008, are posted fife at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 06672699 Next Caledonia Friday Night Alive coming up There is a new Friday night activity for Caledonia area middle school students called Friday Night Alive. The goal of the event is to give young people a safe place to have some fun and connect with each other. Caledonia Friday Night Alive is the product of several Caledonia area churches working together. Rhonda Schroder is one of the organizers of the event. n We want a safe place for Caledonia young people to get together where they can drop the labels that separate them and just enjoy spending time together." said together. MEMORIAL, continued from previous page — Street at which then moves to Leeside Cemetery for the formal program at about 12:30 p.m. Bagpipes, a fly­ over by jets and a flag-fold. - will be included in the in° ceremony. Hastings City Bank will SI•It nsor a breakfast at the 1 Caledonia American Legion Post for those participating in the event. Middleville in Day Memorial Middleville will start with the traditional Middleville United Methodist Men's breakfast, served from 8 to 10 a.m. that morning. It will be the usual breakfast with n . n gt< ■ w• •-U f » 99 : tab) tow ■■■ ,1 total Mufti ! i taiiw tani ADVERTISEMENT FOR bids BID PROPOSAL i Sealed bids, in triplicate, for the Thomapple Kellogg High School Additions and Renovations will be received at Thomapple Kellogg Administration Building. 10051 Green Lake Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333 on Thursday. June r i v. saitofar 5, 2008 until 3:00 PM local time. Bids received after this time will neither be considered nor accepted. I’ll All proposals received by the time and date stated above will be opened and read publicly at 3:15i PM localrtime on Thursday, June 5. 2008 at Thomapple Kellogg High School Cafeteria, 3885 Bender, Bender. Middleville, Michigan 49333. . *—•* . — Bids may be mailed to Thornapple Kellogg Administration Building, 10051 Green Lake RoacL Middleville Michigan 49333. MailedTids must be received prior to the bid due time and date stated above. FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ■ Schroder. Caledonia Friday Night Alive currently takes place on the last Friday night of each month (May 30 and June 27). It starts at 7 p.m. and wraps up at 10 p.m. At the first gathering in April, 69 young people attended and had great time together, reported Schroder. The event currently uses the Commons Area at Cherry Valley Church, located in the building just behind Monterey Grille at 92nd and Cherry Valley. This month will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tourna­ ment (girls and boys), a bat- tie of the bands video game tournament, and a chess tournament. There will also •It be wii sports games, board »!• games, four-square competi­ tion, and ice cream provided by Maggie Moos. This fall, organizers are planning to have Friday Night Alive following home athletic events. "We’re excited about hav­ •It ■SJ ing a place for kids to go 1267 of the Revised School Code each bid must be accompanied by a sworn and In accordance with Section 1267 of the Revised bcnooi uooe eaui uiu n.uoi "«■"«< Familial Disclosure S,ww b, ,h. bidder«jMgW*-g-fi « Owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the District s pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast and the trimmings. Follow the detour and enter the church from the rear. Also due to the detour the parade will have a slightly different route with line-up at the Bradford White parking lot on Lafayette Street. Line­ up begins at 9:30 a.m., and the parade will start at 10 :30 a.m. The route will follow Grand Rapids Street to East Main Street to Mount Hope Cemetery. A service in the cemetery will be held following the parade. Orangeville Orangeville Township will honor veterans during a cere­ mony beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. The ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park will include the reading of names of those who have died. Contributors to the memorial will also be thanked. Organizer Alvin Warren encourages everyone to bring their own chairs to the cere­ mony. BOA RD, continued from page 7- the District. SITE INSPECTION J will be held at Thomapple High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, May 20. 2008 at 3:30 A construction pre-bid meeting PM until 5:00 PM local time. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. a** ^5 BID DOCUMENTS The Bidding Documents may be obtained by calling the Kal-Blue order desk at 1 -800-522-0541 • Y°u ™sUeg ster with the order order desk desk as a plan plan holder. holder. Documents be released after signing signing a bid deposit card in the.amount of with the as a Documents will will be released after $250.00. Once documents are ordered online access will be granted. Bid Deposit cards must be signed either before or upon document pickup. Printed documents will be available for pickup at either Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids Kal-Blue locations in 24 hours or less. No excess document sets will be printed. Documents must be ordered in advance. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: 4The offices of Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., Construction Manager, 300 Ionia N.W., ^1 ! Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. $ Dodge McGraw Hill plan rooms in Grand Rapids and Lansing. Reed Construction Data and Construction Association of Michigan, Detroit. CNS of West Michigan BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS Bidders submittinq a Bid for this Project shall have qualifications as follows: a sSl be a reputable, recognized organization, with at least five (5) years successful expenence on work of s i this type and scope of this project. . ...... b. Shall have a license where required by public authorities having junsdiction. c. Shall have ample financial resources for work of this magnitude. &■ BID SECURITY - PERFORMANCE BONDS Each bid good and and sufficient sufficient bid bid security or bid Each bid shall shall be be accompanied accompanied by by good security or bid bond in.anJ aBbSe^Iby Bid Bid amount amount and and shall shall secure secure the the Owner Owner from from loss loss or or damage damage by by reason reason of the withdrawal of the Bid by a biooe o y failure of the successful Bidder to enter into a Contract with the Owner if his Bid is accepted by the Owner. " MFItF* « A £ r The successful Bidder will be required to secure Performance. Labor and Material bonds for^contracts exceeding >!• $50,000?from a surety company having a rating of A- or better, for the full amount of the Contract. 77523681 z if / .1 IMain Street was available for $1 through a federal Housing and Urban Development program. He thought the building could be used for an art center. The board unanimously reappointed commissioners Leilani Van Laar and Tim Morris to new three-year terms on the planning com­ mission. During a brief discussion of board candidates, Bujak noted that Greg Zoller and Dale Hermenett had tiled to run for the board of trustees. Two vacancies are being created by the retirement of Larry Stauffer from the board and by Bujak’s own candidacy for the post of supervisor. While the window for fil­ ing for the Aug. 5 partisan primary closed May 13, can­ didates who desire to run as independents the in November election have until Aug. 12 to file, and write-in candidates have until 4 p.m. on the Friday preceding the November general election to file. after games that is safe and fun," noted Scott Gerdeman, another organizer. "It offers a great time for our young people to enjoy themselves in a safe and secure place. a Details including parental release form that must be on file for each par­ ticipant and directions to the Commons Area of Cherry Valley Church are available at www.fridaynightalive.org. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 216 N. Main 792-0515 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06660266 Public Hearing Village of Freeport Proposed Cemetery Ordinance Amendment Monday June 9, 2008 at 7:00pm In The Community Hall Auditorium Amendment is as follows: PROPOSED Village of Freeport Barry County, Michigan Ordinance Number Cemetery Ordinance Amendment I AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 47 CEMETERY ORDINANCE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: Section GRAVE MARKERS In this section, all references have been changed to the words “grave markers” to avoid confusion. Section INTERMENT REGULATIONS No above ground mausoleums are permitted. o-— Section GROUND MAINTENANCE Mounds or fences which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or trimmer are prohibited. Artificial flowers and plants are not to be placed in the A A * ground unless they are in appropriate containers. Glass containers shall not be permitted. Glass or other breakable ornaments shall not be permit­ ted. From the date of the ordinance, all new urns or containers shall be placed on a solid aggregate base. No display items shall exceed 60” in height. The allowed planting area is 14” in front of the marker and 14” on the ends of the marker, grave ____ not to exceed the width of the cemetery lot. No planting or displays shall be permitted behind the marker since that area is on the adjacent lot. Figurines, plants and other display objects shall only be placed within the designated planting area and shall be maintained. Displays which are not acceptable shall include, but are not limited to the following list: glass or other breakable items, artificial flowers which have a single wire stem and are placed in the ground, and wreaths or decorations which are placed in the ground on a single wire or a wire *—• tripod. Current Open \ Close Summer $300.00 Winter $375.00 Proposed Open \ Closed Summer $375.00 Winter $450.00 Saturday Labor Saturday Labor $100.00 $100.00 Sunday Labor Sunday Labor $100.00 $150.00 o Oi Footings $.25 per sq. inch Footings $.30 per sq. inch -J bO oo ZD *** ♦ * •9 �Page 16<The Sun and News. Middleville. May 24, 2008 1 Caledonia boys win two regional titles, team 2nd by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Caledonia varsity track and field teams com­ bined for ten state qualifying performances at their Division 2 regional meet at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Friday. Seven came from the •II boys' team. Two of those came in the same race. Caledonia’s Dylan Anderson won the boys ’ •II 800-meter run in 1 minute 58.40 seconds. His teammate Luke Taylor was right behind him, finishing in 2:00.30. “The 800-meter run was amazing,” said Caledonia coach boys’ Kevin Remenap. “Those two boys have been fighting all year. That’s a pretty proud moment as a coach.” Those two also ran 800meters each as part of the •-4 / <• [r Caledonia 3200-meter relay team that finished second in 8:09.10. They teamed with Ben Diefenbach and Jason Hodge in that race, finishing behind only the Zeeland West foursome that hit the line in 8:07.20. The top two finishers in each event at the regional, along with others who met pre-set qualifying times and measurements, earned spots in the Division 2 state finals which will be held in Zeeland May 31. Caledonia’s boys finished second to Zeeland West in the overall team standings as well. Zeeland West finished with 109.50 points to the Scots’ 84. Hamilton was third with 72.5 points, fol­ lowed by Wayland 56.60, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 56, Zeeland East 50, Grand Rapids Christian 48.6, Byron Center 40, South Christian 38.60, and Holland Christian 28 in the top •]• ten. “Zeeland was just awe­ some,” Remenap said. “That team is good, and they have studs in almost every event” Anderson's victory in the 800 was one of two regional championship performances for the Scots. Kyle VanderVeen won the 100meter dash in 10.90 seconds, and later placed third in the 200 with a state qualifying time of 22.10. “If you had told me that he would be a regional champi­ on in the 100. and break both •II our 100-meter and 200meter dash records, 1 would not have believed it,” Remenap said of VanderVeen. “He just worked so hard all year, and his reward was well-paid.” Caledonia also got a sec­ ond place finish from Alex Rogers in the 110-meter high Hawkeyes edge TK’s ladies 2-1 at Kelloggsville Invite ~ J A seeing-eye single got through the left side of the Trojan infield, scoring4 a Hamilton runner from sec­ ond base with two out in the bottom of the seventh, as the Hawkeyes took a 2-1 win in the opening game of the Liz Jenson at Tournament Kelloggsville. It was a pitcher’s dual througout, with Trojan starter Meagan Bishop allowingL just five hits, including a solo home run, in five innings of work. She struck out seven. Her sister Emma Bishop took the loss in relief. Their counterpart, Hamilton's Hannah Klenk, pitched a good game for her Hawkeyes striking out seven TK batters and allowing just five hits and three walks through seven innings. Hamilton had a 1-0 lead on the solo home run, and the TK defense never let its team get down any further. The Trojan defense sparkled, with second base man Erin Ebmeyer making a diving stop on a ground ball and throwing out the runner from a vertical position to save a run in the fourth inning. In the third and the fifth, the Hawkeyes tried stealing bases, with TK catcher Adrienne Palmer throwing out all three of them. Z; SOFT WATER Teak SALES SERVICE FOR LESS! 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Ebmeyer had the lucky fours for the1 game, producing four hits in four at bats, including a home run in the fourth inning, driving in four runs and scoring four times. Meagan Bishop went 3for-4 at the plate, and Stephannie Gonzalez and Emma Bishop were both 2for-3. TK ended the game in the fifth inning via the mercy rule when Ebmeyer scored from third base on a sacri­ fice-fly off the bat of Palmer. Palmer took the win pitch­ ing for TK, striking out seven, walking one, and allowing four hits. TK has a bye in the open­ ing round of this week’s Division 2 district tourna­ ment. The Trojans will meet either South Christian or Wyoming Park in the semifi­ nals Saturday at noon at Byron Center. 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 06660257 Hobart 26 vs. Swamp Fox 13. Brightside Church 13 vs. The Dogtrack 03. Champs Bar and Grill 18 vs. T.T.E.S. 10. C&H Service 06 VS. Flexfab 04. hurdles. He finished that race in 15.00. In the field events, Caledonia athletes had two state qualifying performanc­ es. Lorin Anderson will compete in the discus at the state finals after a fourth­ place throw of 150 feet 4 inches at the regional. Justin VanderVennen also met the state qualifying mark with a throw of 48-6.5 that earned him fourth place in the shot put. VanderVennen also scored for the Scots at the •4 regional, placing eighth in the discus at 137-7. Michelle Butcher and Andrea Schedlbauer earned •It spots in the state finals in individual events as well as with the Caledonia girls' team's 1600-meter relay squad that finished fifth in 4:12.40. They teamed with Maddie Zych and Stephanie Packer in that race. Butcher was third in the 300-meter low hurdles with a state qualifying time of 47.99, and Schedlbauer also qualified in the 800-meter run where she finished in 2:24.10. Butcher heads to the state meet ranked 16th in the 300meter hurdles, but Caledonia head coach Joe Zomerlei said he expects her to improve on her regional time at the finals. “She probably lost one to one and a half seconds in the regional because the winner fell in her lane at the finish line," said Zomerlei. The Caledonia girls fin- ished sixth overall. South Christian won the girls' title with 127 points. Grand Rapids Christian was second with 75, followed by Byron Center 71.5, Holland Christian 67, Unity Christian 63, Caledonia 38, Wyoming Park 35, Zeeland West 29. Zeeland East 28, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 27 in the top ten. The Caledonia girls' 800meter relay team was just two tenths of a second behind the second-place team, finishing third in their event with a time of 1:49.60. Other scorers at the regional for the Caledonia girls' team were Brooke Hogan in the discus (eighth, 98-7), the 3200-meter relay <! team (sixth, (sixth. 10:13.40), Courtney Stauffer in the 1600 (eighth, 5:35.30), the 400-meter relay team which placed eighth (54.01), Packer in the 400 (1:03.30). Zych in the 200 (27.50), and Stephanie Rossman in the 3200 (fifth (11:59.40). Other scorers for <? Caledonia's boys’ team at the regional were Dillon Tompkins in the pole vault (fourth, 12-5), Diefenbach in the 1600 (fourth, 4:31.80), the 400-meter relay team that finished eighth (45.60), Hodge in the 400 (seventh, 52.00), Kort Alexander in the 3200 (fourth, 9:57.70), and the 1600-meter relay team which placed fourth (3:31.10). ‘-4 $ ? ■■'X z r r $ t Trojan summer tennis J LlJ camp set for June 9-13 Thomapple Kellogg varsity tennis coach Larry Seger wiU host his annual youth summer tennis camp from ^une 9-13 this season, The camp is open to students entering grades four through nine. Participants in grades 7-9 will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Larry Seger Tennis Courts behind McFall Elementary, Participants from grades 4-6 will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35.00, and registration is due by Wednesday May, 28, 2008. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. Athletes will learn basic fundamentals of the game of tennis including strokes and scoring, and how to use those skills while having fun and using good sportsmanship. Registration forms are available at the TK middle school and Page Elementary, or registration can be done over the phone by calling coach Seger at (269)7959159). «i >I Trojan girls end the regular season with overtime victory Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls' soccer team closed out the regular season with two 1-0 overtime games in Gold O-K Conference action, one a win and one a loss. Wednesday night the Trojan outshot girls Hamilton 14-4 for the night, but needed two extra minutes to get the win. “With many opportunities from our forwards, I just kept telling them to stay focussed and keep shooting,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “They will go in if you have the confidence.” The Trojan front-line put a lot of pressure on the Hawkeye defense to start the overtime session. 7Lyndi Garrison fired a shot, which started some chaos in front of the Hamilton net. Kelsey Aubil found the ball and put a nice low shot into the cor­ ner of the net for the game winner. “The girls were excited about their first overtime win this season, and winning one last regular season game for the seniors," Langridge said. Catharina Poulsen, Ashley Jachim. and Celia Salmon all played in a memorable last home game for the Trojans. The Trojans earned the shutout despite some reshuf­ fling on the defensive end. ••ft f Molly Wilson moved into the sweeper position because of an injury to Nicole Ybema, and ran down a few loose forwards preventing them from getting any quali­ ty shots off. Brianna Yager took over for injured Kate Scheidel in net and made a couple of nice saves. “These two girls really had a great attitude and were determined to keep our team stable in the backfield,” Langridge said, Up until this point in the season the Trojans had some trouble playing consistently hard for an entire 80 minute game. They proved they could play hard for more than that than that this week. Langridge said her team played hard for 100 minutes in Monday’s 1-0 loss at Forest Hills Northern. “Defensively, we only gave up 13 shots.” Langridge said. “ We contested everything and played tough. Kate Schiedel had a great game with key saves down the stretch. Nicole Ybema, Amanda Nicholas, Kristin Tedrow, and Megan Crapse held their against a well bal­ anced FHN offense.” Aubil had a few good opportunities for the Trojan offense, which also got solid play from Wilson, Garrison, and Kendra Ohler. “I was very proud of the girls tonight and this gives us momentum going into dis­ tricts,” Langridge said. TK opens district play against Zeeland East Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Hastings. The winner of that game will face either Wayland or Hastings in the semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The district champi­ onship game is slated for noon on Saturday. II? '• s ®s cXI 1"^. ‘S 3? £ A SINCE 19 4 9 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 JEW R S In the Caledonia D&W Village Center ? �Middleville, May 24, 2008/ Page 17 •!• The Sun and News, TK’s Brent Butgereit makes decision to become a Saint been kind of tough mentally, but I’ve worked through it. Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg sen­ Physically I'm able to do ior Brent Butgereit is a left­ both,” Butgereit said. “It’s handed hitting right fielder kind of nice to swing rightwho’s working on learning handed in golf and left-hand­ ed in baseball, that it doesn't to bat right handed. He’s always batted left­ effect my swing.” While both seasons are handed. That’s why when his parents got him his first winding down now, baseball glove it was a left-handed is the game that's in his model. It didn't take long to future. Butgereit singed see that was a mistake. He'd catch the ball in his glove, Wednesday (May 14) to join then take off the glove and the Aquinas College Men’s aseball program. throw the ball back with his “He’s a great person, a right hand. Butgereit swings a golf great athlete, a two sport athclub right handed, and has lete,” said TK varsity base­ for the past few seasons for ball coach Josh Lown. “This the Trojan varsity boys’ golf was his first year in left field and he’s picked it up well. team. “I’m not going to lie. It's He’s our lead-off hitter, and by Brett Bremer * ■k »t 11 * **J % Wjlit ** * » * I I’l 11 -1 ■ i -i Um - to .• r u SI ?S‘1: »•s* J 5* f fa a > Girls’ soccer camps coming this summer The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls’ soccer coaching staff will again be hosting soccer camps for all TK Soccer players. For girls who be entering second through eighth grade next fall, the camp will run from June 23-26. The camp will be held at Bob White Stadium from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. All girls entering into ninth to 12th grade will have their camp July 7-10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day. The cost to participate in either camp is $40. Each par­ ticipant will receive a camp T-shirt. Checks can be made payable to Thornapple Kellogg Schools, and may be dropped off or mailed to TK’s Athletic Office: Attention: Katie Langridge, Rd. 3885 Bender Middleville, MI, 49333. Registrants are asked to please include the name of the camper, their address. phone number, grade, and size of T-shirt. Any questions regarding any of the camps can be directed to varsity girls' coach Katie Langridge at (616) 891-5852. After 70 scoreless min­ utes, a Forest Hills Central comer kick was headed-off the back of a Ranger player and into the Caledonia goal for only goal Monday. The Rangers advanced to the O-K White Conference championship game with a 1-0 win over Caledonia in the semifinals. The Scots played brilliant­ ly against the top team in the league, led by the defensive effort of Nicole Chase, Maddie Zych, Holly Durkee, and Chelsea Yondo. The midfielders Caledonia ATHLETES WANTED SPEED & STRENGTH CAMP IMPROVE XOUR: BALANCE, CORE, STRENGTH, SPEED/ QUICKNESS, AND POWER! 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After winning a three-setter at the O-K Gold Conference tour­ nament, Graham won 6-2, 68™S >“• his teammates finished sixth 3 on Friday. Graham was at Thursday’s Division 2 dis- ^en cjowne(j by the top seed trict tournament at from Allegan, 6-0, 6-0. Centennial Acres in Sunfield All three of the Trojan to earn a spot in this team’s wins came against Thursday’s regional touma- opponents from the O-K ment at the Pohl Cat in Mount Pleasant. Linsey Faber at second singles topped Hastings 6-0, 6-2, before bowing out to the number two seed from Zeeland West 6-0, 6-2. The Trojan first doubles team of Danielle Johnson and Sarah Roskam defeated Hastings for the third time this season, 6-1,6-4. Another top seed, this time the num­ ber one doubles team from Allegan, topped Johnson and Roskam in the quarterfinals 6-0, 6-0. Syd Kilmartin at first sin­ gles played a good match against Zeeland East’s top player, but fell 6-4, 6-3. TK also got a good performance Red Arrows and Rangers 0 wins over Scots score t** * he sets the tone for our team every game.” Butgereit stared his high school career as a second baseman, the position he’d been playing since the fourth grade. Once he got the junior varsity, there was a surplus .......... — . . of middle infielders. “I said I'd be willing to move if that's where they needed me. I've been there ever since.” That kind of an attitude has not only impressed his coach, but Aquinas coach Doug Greenslate. it Josh (Lown) says he’s a great person,” Greenslate said. “We like to have those kinds of kinds at our school and in our program.” “What I’ve seen from him is that he’s a very good out­ fielder defensively. We're just looking forward to working with him and seeing him progress as a baseball player.” Butgereit and the Trojan varsity baseball team still have a few games left this season. The Trojans are going to take on Lakewood then Wednesday, start Division 2 district play with a semifinal contest against either South Christian or Wyoming Park Saturday morning at Byron Center. The golf season is still Orlowski kept a ball alive near the top of the box, and Smith cleaned it up and scored to make it 1-0. Strong play by midfielders Hailey Yondo and Huver, along with Denton and Alyssa Petz, kept the momentum in the Scots’ favor. In the 74th minute, Orlowski played a nice ball to Hailey Yondo who's strong carry and finish made it 2-0. Caledonia out shot the Knights 16-3 for the game. Chelsea Yondo led the defensive effort, with help from Durkee and Chase, Michelle Nemmers did a ---great job starting for Zych, who was competing in the track regionals. Austin Moag also played well for the Scots. Reed recorded the shutout in goal. The Scots open district play Wednesday in Hastings, taking on Byron Center at 6 p.m. The winner of that game will meet Holland Christian in the semifinals Friday night. The district found the back of the net in <championship game is slated the 48th minute. Heather for Saturday at noon. Veneman Holly and played their best game of the year as well, with Hailey Yondo, Quinn Huver, and Chelsea Denton at the top of their game. forwards Caledonia Bridgette Smith and Holly Orlowski were strong as well, helping defend and cre­ ating offense, as did Amanda VanLaar and Heather Veneman. Scot goalkeeper Lauren Reed handled several tough shots, and had a good kick­ ing game as well. The result was the same Wednesday, as the Scots met Lowell in a battle for third _ conference place _ in the tournament. The Red Arrows scored_ a 1-0 victory. The Fighting Scots end the regular season with an 11-6 record. Their last win came last Friday, 2-0 over Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. After a scoreless first half, Caledonia came out strong in the second half. After out­ shooting Loy Norrix 8-2 in the first°half the Scots finally from its second doubles team of Hillary Klunder and Jenna Piets, who lost a close threesetter 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to Zeeland West. The Trojan third doubles team of ■ Erin King and Shelby Kenyon started very slow and just when they started to play good solid tennis, Hamilton was able to close out the match by a 6-0, 6-3 score. was Kilmartin TK’s named all-conference in the O-K Gold this season after the league tournament, while teammate Faber earned an honorable mention nod. BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Flip Rap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-78301 Catering to homeowners ini„. Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr ! i •• It’s Not About the Car • < "B■ ■ It’s about the precious cargo it carries. 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I had to rebuild the infield, and it's a new outfield too.” Shortstop Natasha Fischvogt and first baseman Ashley Horgan are the only two seniors on the squad Caledonia’s Amanda Kimes slides in towards Kelloggsville catcher Alison Kimes. which features seven juniors where she was tagged out for the second out of the bottom of the second Tuesday and five sophomores. afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “I have strong leadership,” said Kaechele. ’ ‘I have girls Tuesday and they did just who have helped other girls that, understand the game better.” The Scots struck for eight One of those girls, sopho­ runs in the bottom of the first more pitcher Kait Austin, against the Rockets, with the picked up the win in the final help of five singles, a double regular season game. She off the bat of Madalyn struck out three while allow­ Sandtveit, and a couple of ing just two singles and a Kelloggsvillei errors. walk against the Rockets in Caledonia then added four innings of work. three runs in the third and Caledonia’s Alexa Gehrls pitched a 1-2-3 top of the “She just understands the four more in the fourth to fifth inning to close out Tuesday’s win over Kelloggsville. game and she’s helped this end the game early. team so much on the field (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fischvogt and Amanda and in the dugout.” Kimes were both 3-for-4, Austin has had to accept while Alyssa Helm. Leanne o the role of being the number Tuuk, and Sandtveit each THORNAPPLE AREA two pitcher on the squad, had two hits in the win. FR The Scots open the post­ ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION behind junior Alexa Gehrls. Gehrls relieved Austin in the season in the Division I dis­ % <<Jr Our Hometown Charitable Organization fifth on Tuesday, and only trict tournament at East needed a handful of pitches Kentwood with a pre-district to strike out two batters and contest against the host get a weak ground ball to Falcons Tuesday at 4 p.m. 391 20 Z0 MISSION: To enrich and enhance the second base. The winner of that game quality of life in the Thornapple Area Gehrls finished the O-K advances to meet Forest by acting as a leader and catalyst in White Conference season Hills Central in the semifi­ • 'twith an ERA of 0.22, and has the evolving needs of the community. nals Saturday morning. daw an ERA of just 0.74 for the X* “I’m proud of these kids,” ‘ K entire season. She’s thrown Kaechele said, “winning the *• nine shut outs and struck out conference. 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The only thing that pre­ vented it from being a 14-4 six-inning victory was the third base coach/head coach. With his team already up nine runs, he held up Tyler Phillips at third base on a I A long double over the center fielder's head by Erich Wegner in the bottom of the . 7- < 4 sixth. Wegner had come to a screeching half as he round­ ed second base on what would have easily been a triple for the Fighting Scot senior. The move got a couple of ■tr Caledonia juniors another atbat each, and Wegner an inning of work on the mound in the top of the seventh. He Caledonia senior Erich Wegner slams on the brakes was perfect there, striking after rounding second on a long double to center field in out two and getting a weak the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday against ground ball that was turned Kelloggsville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) into an out by his catcher i Lil 1 r KI the fourth to secure the w in. Mark Abbott took the loss on the mound for the Scots, walking two and striking out two on the afternoon. Caledonia had six hits in the game, half of them dou­ bles. one each for senior Jordan Cook, and juniors Dylan Ball and Kurt Hamly. The Scots closed out the regular season Friday atternoon against Thornapple They'll Kellogg. They’ll open Division I district play at East Kentwood Tuesday against the host Falcons. c Game time is set for 4 p.m. The winner will face Forest Hills Central in the district semifinals Saturday at 9:30 a.m. 066T. 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As the rest of the scores slowly went up, the Trojans jaws dropped a little bit. More scores went up in the clubhouse, and their mouths fell completely open. 9« Complete shock, said TK head coach Bob Kaminski. The Trojans finished sixth in the 13 team field to earn a spot in Thursday*s (May 29) Division 2 regional tourna­ ment at the Pohl Cat in Mount Pleasant. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams at the dis­ trict tournament advance to the regional round. “I think there were better teams than us here, and I just think we played just well enough.” Kaminski said. “I think the course was tough. I think the pin place­ ments were pretty tough too. It played a lot longer.” The Fighting Scots will be in Mount Pleasant too. Haslett took the team championship Thursday with a 323. Wayland was second with a 331, followed by Caledonia 333, East Lansing 333, DeWitt 340, Thornapple Kellogg 347, Lansing Waverly 350, St. John's 351, Hastings 351, Lakewood 351, Ionia 354. Fowlerville 362, and Charlotte 368. Caledonia turned its season around by finishing third, winning a fifth-score tie-breaker with East Lansing. “We had a bad two week stretch there,” Caledonia y - & Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Gray (left) and Brad Steffen (center) celebrate with fl h f- IWfflJI Thornapple Kellogg’s Brent Butgereit watches his drive fly towards the green on Sunrise number 5 at Centennial Acres Golf Course Thursday afternoon dur­ ing the Division 2 district tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I 1 - -</ may SbeciaC rsnsiii 1 Month Unlimited Tanning •29.95 • • • • • • • • • Hair & Tanning Salon 269-795-4254 4624 N. M-37 Hwy. Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 EGAME illr Caledonia’s Rob Kozlowski walks off the green happy and relieved after two-putting for par on Sunrise number three at Centennial Acres Thursday afternoon during Desert Sun www.desertsunsalon.com sfha £ S -A the Division 2 district tournament. 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Thornapple Kellogg got an 84 from Brent Butgereit, an 87 from Scott Pitsch, and 88‘s from Brad Steffen and Mike Gray. Trojan seniors Butgereit and Pitsch both qualified for the regional round of tourna­ ment play last season, in the fall of 2006. “It’s a joy not to go by Caledonia’s David O’Hagan watches a putt roll on Sunset 9reen number one during Thursday’s Division 2 district tournament at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I 3 Call Hamilton Lawn Prep, LLC 269-948-2495 or 269-838-5964 Specializing in: Liquid Dust Control for driveways, private roads, etc. Private Road and Driveway Grading New Lawn Installation and Restoration £ 8 See GOLF, next page FREE Estimates 9 Years Experience �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 24. 2008.' Page 21 Charlotte into regional title TK girls turn trip to V I Rosenberg would be going to the finals no matter where she ran the hurdles. So would almost all of the other Trojans who earned spots in the Division 2 slate finals, which will be held at Zeeland May 31, after their by Brett Bremer L Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg fresh­ man Brittany London would be going to the Division 2 slate finals no matter which regional she vaulted in. Trojan junior Danielle ’J ■■ l/J F L I The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its Division 2 Regional Championship on the track at Charlotte High School Friday night, after topping second-place DeWitt 126.5 to 71 for the title. (Photo J by Brett Bremer) I fl 11 — ■ Thornapple Kellogg’s Luke Bremer (right) and Lakewood’s Richie Noyce (left) take off on their leg of the 800-meter relay during Friday's regional meet at Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GOLF, continued from previous page I r a. jfSr i tes f 4 ■■ ■ifi myself/ utgereit said. “It’s our senior year. Most of us are seniors on our team, and it’s great to go as a team this year.” Steffen and Gray are also seniors. “I'm happy for our sen­ iors,” said Kaminski. “They didn't play very well and we though there wasn't a chance for us (to go to regionals), but I guess it played tough for everyone." The tough pin placements were the talk of the course. “I have nothing to do with that,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch, more than one, after the tournament was complete. “The greens destroyed everybody," said Hastings' Tyler Kalmink, who was one of the six additional regional qualifiers thanks to his 81. “Nobody in my group putted well.” The other individual quali­ fiers were Fowlerville's Brad Griffith (78), Charlotte's Blake English (78), Ionia's Derek Gokee (79), St. John's Trent Thum (81), and Waverly's James MacKeller (82). Wayland's Keith Sikkema took individual medallist honors on the day with a 76. winning a play-off against DeWitt's Alex Pratt who also fired a 76 through 18 holes on the Sunrise and Sunset nines at Centennial Acres. Chris Mory led Haslett to the championship, finishing with a 77. That team ot Vikings also got an 80 from Tyler Robinson, an 82 from Trevor Rosekrans, and an 84 from Dan Hurlbutt. Behind Sikkema for sec­ ond-place Wayland, Keegan Pawloski shot an 84, Neil Richards 85, and Jarrett Dore East Fourth-place 86. Lansing got an 80 from Michael Abbott. 83's from Patrick Wolcott and Blake Brogan, and an 87 from Andrew Whitney. Behind Pratt for DeWitt. Alex Jones and Ryan Carey shot 86's, and Jeff Banas tallied a 92. performances as Friday's not only chasing first and Division 2 regional meet at second place finishes at regionals, which guarantee a Charlotte. One thing the Trojan var­ spot in the slate finals, but sity girls' track and field also the preset qualifying team might not have if they times and measurements. had run in a more familiar Nearly all of the Trojan girls regional, in Grand Rapids, is who qualified for the state a regional championship tro- finals met those qualifying times and distances. They phy. “That was fun coming piled up points Friday too. The Trojan girls finished here.” said TK head coach Tammy Benjamin with 126.5 points. DeWitt There was a lot of com- was second with 71, Parmapetition here today, but it Western third with 57, fol­ was different than the Grand lowed by Battle Creek Lakeview 53, Eaton Rapids Rapids meets.” The top three girls' teams 52, and Lakewood 47.5 in Gold the top six. from the O-K London was one of three Conference won Division 2 championships Trojans to score in the pole regional Friday. The league champs vault, placing in the top from Forest Hills Northern eight, as she took the region­ won their regional meet at al championship with a Sparta, while runner-up height of 9 feel 9 inches. Her South Christian was the top teammate Kelsey Webster team at the meet at was third in the event at 9-9, Houseman Field in Grand also qualifying for the state finals, and TK's Rebecca Rapids. The Trojans are used to Denney finished in a tie for I y# I • Lockouts • Tire Service • Long-Haul Li Off-Road o DOBBINS If ■ Children’s eye care ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com ■ Transitions’ lenses available here Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hou'S 8:30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E .' if-T . Caledonia, Ml 49316___________ 1 L I* < IHi sI AV WHERE: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, 840 Cook Road. Hastings HOW: Call the office at 1-800-596-1005 to register. 5YAOPfo/c o o5 * z * $ 1 F Bring your 5-iron or use ours! 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Il’s been basic things that have helped the Trojan vaulters improve so far. Webster's best height a year ago was 7-6. London opened the year with a personal best height of 8-6. “We started holding high­ er on the pole, which makes it bend and then you can go higher," Webster said. “Coach B kind of told us to “Fit, for Golf’ Event ■ y- at seventh place 8-8. Webster and Denney are both sophomores. The young Trojan vaulters are working together to reach new heights. London currently holds the school record at 10-0. “They taught me how to turn, kind of.’ London said of her teammates. “1 asked them how, because I didn't know how before. They said you kind of just do it." “Il's easy to tell someone what's wrong, but it's actual- _______ m £ Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com s �•_ Page 22/The Sun and News. Middleville, May 24, 2008 i& TRACK, continued from previous page hold higher, and we held higher and it just kind of happened." London's win in the pole vault was one of five region­ al championships for the TK ladies. Rosenberg won both the 100-meter hurdles (15.41 seconds) and the 300-meter low hurdles (47.64). Junior Emma Ordway took the 400meter dash in 58.93 seconds, and also placed second in the 200 in 26.74. Those two also teamed up with Hana Hunt and Kylie Schultz to win the 1600-meter relay in 4 min­ utes 11.47 seconds. Ordway, Rosenberg, Hunt, and Stephanie Betcher finished second in the 800meter relay, with a time of 1:48.35. Ordway had to chase down Lakewood ' anchor Alexis Brodbeck to win the 1600-meter relay in the night's final event. The Viking team of Ashley Pifer, Carolina Martinez, Brittany Raffler, and Brodbeck fin- Thornapple Kellogg’s Keith Winchester (left) stays on the heels of Ionia’s Kyle Slaughter during the 3200meter run at Friday’s regional meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I WE ARE OPEN > , *7 X'- Public Parking Behind Buidling £ Across the Street i 122 E. 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Meal served 6:00pm, meeting 7:30pm. ________ s7.95 —W > Real Estate All You Can Eat I* l ir l l I ■ Community Notices Wednesday Night 11 I Business Senices 1 V Ll ltr* t* ■a r * �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville. May 24, 2008 Gasoline prices to be focus of Local Future Conference A Friday, May 30, confer­ ence on peak oil in Grand Rapids, will owe a lot to local organizers. "Were prepared for up to 1,000 participants,” said con­ ference organizer Aaron Wissner of Middleville. ”With the outstanding selection of expert speakers, the only chal­ lenge now is getting the word out The conference is timely, it is important, and it sells itself." Wissner decided to host the conference after concerns over rising gasoline prices led him to discover the con­ cept of peak oil and develop efforts to adjust to a future he sees as full of uncertainty. fl Rising gasoline prices, food prices and mortgage rate are just the beginning," said Wissner. "This confer­ ence addresses oil prices head-on, and tells the story of how our reliance on cheap, abundant petroleum has left us vulnerable to the biggest economic shock ever imagined." Peak oil is a shorthand term for when global oil extraction reaches an alltime maximum. After this Mt point, global oil extraction will shrink as those oil fields with naturally declining pro­ duction outnumber and over­ whelm the fields with increasing production. Dozens of oil-producing countries are already in decline. In recent weeks, both Russia and Saudi Arabia announced that decreased production should be expected in the future. "The USA is the most vul­ nerable of all to changes in the oil market, ----" said Wissner. ’ For us, global peak oil isn't the biggest concem. It's all about the net global oil exports. This appears to already be in decline, and the rate of decline may be extremely fast. That should be a wake­ up call to everyone." Rather than focusing sole­ ly on the topic of oil and nat­ ural gas depletion, the con­ ference will delve into relat­ ed fields of interest including climate change, biodiversity loss, and population growth. The conference itself is divided into two roughly equal halves, In the first half, from Friday afternoon until Saturday afternoon, partici­ pants will focus on issues in the energy, environmental, and economic fields. A dozen break-out sessions will focus on sustainability challenges for transportation, ILC electricity generation, home heating, industrial farming, animal agriculture, food dis­ tribution, the product chain, media transparency and more. The second half of the conference begins Saturday and evening continues through Sunday afternoon. This portion begins with an in-depth discussion of the concept of sustainability. An array of solutions will be presented to reduce the nega­ tive impacts of peak oil, cli­ mate change and related problems of unsustainability. With gasoline prices, food prices, mortgage rates combining with generally increasing inflation and Summer camp brings back memories of canoeing, life­ long friendships and daisy chains. There's no better place to be on a warm sum­ mer day then at camp. YMCA Camp ManitouLin near Middleville is in a unique position to offer day camp opportunities for kids with special needs but volun­ teers are necessary. The special-needs day camps run weekly all sum­ mer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers are I AV-W <VJJ tr * V? v> needed to help make this a rewarding camp experience for these individuals. Volunteers may sign up for one day, one week or the entire summer; organizers will work around summer schedules. Volunteers will assist the campers with arts, crafts, archery, hikes, swim­ ming and many of the other camp activities. Lunch is included. Volunteers must be 14 years or older. An orientation for the special needs day camp will be held Saturday, May 99 99 'TH A $20,000. If there is net rev­ enue. it will be tied up in the Local Future nonprofit, which is restricted to 501 (c)3 activities. Regardless of the risks and challenges, Wissner says he is both positive and opti­ mistic. •1 I decided that to get the word out on peak oil. I'd have to put my money on the line. This is a bigger finan­ cial risk than I'd expected, but it's the best way I could think of to educate everyone on what is really happening with gasoline prices. The future is going to depend on us pulling together to weath- 31 from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch included. Other volunteer opportu­ nities include: Therapeutic riding day camp—Volunteers will spend all day with their camper the week of June 16. Campers will ride mornings and after­ noons each day. This volun­ teer opportunity is great for anyone energetic who enjoys the outdoors and camp life. Volunteer orientation for this camp will be Monday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Therapeutic riding, •r9999• HVHV •44 i evenings—Enjoy the summer evenings at Spirit Farms, the YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin's Therapeutic Riding Program. Volunteers assist special­ needs riders summer evenings starting June 9. Volunteer orientation will be Monday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on any of these volunteer oppor­ tunities, contact Kirsten at 269-795-9163, ext. 247, kdart@grymca.org or visit www.campmanitou-lin.org/. ><*rf f 9*' %\— AV ILL ■ AA PPl£ Ft • SEIF CALEDOM American Traditions nI i WE HAVE er this transition. I'm just try­ ing to do my small part to help make cooperation a reality." The International Conference on Peak Oil and Climate Change: Paths to Sustainability begins Friday and evening continues through Sunday, June 1. The venue is the Fine Arts Center at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Registration for the con­ ference is available through the Web site www.SustainabilityConfere nce.org or by calling Wissner at 269-487-6952. Volunteers sought for special-needs, riding camps 81 '7 Ff increasing unemployment, I think this is probably the most timely conference ever," says Wissner. ’’This conference brings concepts of peak oil and sustainability front and center, so that, as a nation and a world, we can get serious about addressing what are probably the great­ est challenges ever faced by humanity.” Wissner and his wife, Kimberly Sager, are assum­ ing the entire financial risk of the conference. 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Main St •f Caledonia 888-848-5899 * 616-891-8104 Ill i 2 dr., 11,889 coUNT^JNi > M Pruned Ah till u ? �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-05-31.pdf c6b9fa27a1576e9873178c1bf478203c PDF Text Text �Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 News- Tc— s/n 1 ■d 4 ••J ( — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas :.on 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 22/May 31, 2008 Caledonia school board hires new principal by Fran Faverman Staff Writer unH oorioE Lsqio Uqio •mI i 2 ibdkD JlibuD sriT snnno hsquZ ?A bni> louD Emmons Lake Elementary School will have a new prin­ cipal when Tony Silveri takes over from interim prin­ cipal Peg Mulherin July 1. comes the Silveri to Caledonia district from Cadillac. The board approved a rec­ ommendation by Superintendent Jerry Phillips and Assistant Superintendent Carol Purkey to hire Silveri. In his brief remarks fol­ lowing his introduction to the audience present at the board meeting, Silveri said that he and his wife were looking forward to their move to Caledonia. He noted that he had done his under­ graduate work at Grand Valley State University and had lived in the area. "It will be good to be back here," he said. He also has done graduate work at Wayne State University and Michigan Central University. During the meeting's edu­ cational presentation, Dutton Elementary' Principal Darrell Kingsbury introduced Linda Carlson, whose fourth grade class does a Notables Night every year. Two students, Ryan Hoogerheide and Karley Deering performed the roles. Hoogerheide, appearing in appropriate dress, played the role of Walt Disney, who went on to great fame and success as a commercial artist and inventor of animat­ ed films. Deering played Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind at the age of 18 months following an infection. Keller went on to graduate from Radcliffe College in 1904 and dedicat­ ed her life to helping others with disabilities. In his report Phillips said that the Caledonia High School graduation was a - Memorial Day touches community by Patricia Johns Dav is done. Gone the sun. nA From the lakes, from the moving event with more than 5,000 people present. The parents of students who had died during the year walked across the stage to receive the diplomas awarded posthumously to their chil­ dren. Glenmor also graduat­ ed 10 students May 20. In answer to a query from board member Michael Patterson about a new char­ ter school located on 52nd Street, Phillips said that it has not yet received approval from a governing body. He also noted that Cross Creek, another charter school, is within the district. Other personnel issues that received the board's approval were hiring of a paraprofessional and two transfers within special edu­ cation oroerams. programs. Also accepted by the board were three resignations. Individual contracts for 15 positions were recommend­ ed for approval by Phillips who explained. explained, saying, ’’None of these individuals is covered by any of the eight bargaining units we have in the districts. He stressed that the positions, which ran the gamut from district campus safety director to pre-school coordinator, were all impor­ tant. Finally, the board also approved his recommenda­ tion that contracted services with Professional Contract Management, Inc., be used for two administrative posi­ tions for the 2008-09 school See BOARD, page 9 hills, from the sky... bs jgdo mO l UlLb 0 4 223 l • 3m sod J I 10M I eoH bi 10 The notes of Taps float­ ed over Memorial Day observances in Orangeville, Middleville and Caledonia. On Sunday, May 25, Jesse Morin ended the cer­ emony in Orangeville with these bugle notes. On Monday, May 26, Danielle Rosenberg and Shanelle Cridler echoed each other's TK students spruce up community .1 Practicing before the start of the parade in Middleville are Lauren Baloy, Emmy See MEMORIAL, page 3 Beckering, Kenzie Borrink and Alex Banash. TK chooses freshmen coach varsity football team lead I ioxSF odJ to jgoltoX fl bEfD Od) Ikdioot id! r* HEmoriT loiaaiib □xo -vrov X wo ioi rI gniri) xnq 2ufl bsriouo) ziEoy SI wguH obi nsm acq aril qfifnoffT i to ruiq ruis) led J odi; afiri d OEO3 Z£fl i olbbim taiaaE an .teval aflT oitastf )3flT f LU by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Exciting” was the word of the week at Thornapple Kellogg High School as Chad Ruger was announced as the new Trojan varsity football coach this week. “I think it's great," said Thornapple Kellogg athletic director Brian Balding. “It's very exciting for our kids and for our community. One thing I've learned through this process is that Chad has touched a lot of lives in the 15 years he’s been here." Ruger has been the fresh­ men football head coach for the past three seasons at Thornapple Kellogg, and a part of the coaching staff of that team for nine years. He has also served as assistant varsity boys' track coach and has coached basketball at the middle school level, as well as assisting at the varsity level. This is his first varsity head coaching job. ftft The excitement of Friday nights under the lights. The way the kids approach the game. The spirit of the game. There's a whole new level there and I'm excited to be a part of it,” Ruger said. Roger is a Grand Valley State University graduate, holds a Master's Degree in pedagogy, and teaches phys­ ical education at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He played high school football at Hanover-Horton, but says most of his football educa­ tion has happened in Middleville. “I've been coaching with Tim Penfield for 12 years. When he resigned I really didn't think about (applying for the job) right away. But 1 started watching these kids work and continue to believe in all the things we've been doing and I went after it." Ruger replaces Penfield, who last fall after 11 years as the head coach at TK, felt it was the right time to step down. Penfield had a 63-47 record, with eight play-ott a -F Eighth grade students, from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School volunteered their time May 16 to clean up the environment. Student crews went in four directions to perform community serv­ ice activities. Led by Nathan Johnson and Jamie Bowman, a group of 48 students cleaned up the outdoor chapel at Camp Manitou-Lin as the staff there prepared for the first wedding of the season. Students pulled weeds, raked leaves and stacked firewood for two hours. Rojean Sprague and Kim Van Elst took 100 students to Mt. Hope Cemetery where they were met by Cemetery Sexton Mike Hallifax. He shared with the group the significance of placing Bags on the graves of veterans, the different wars that are repre­ sented in the cemetery, and I I of local history based in the cemetery. Students picked up trash and placed flags and flowers at the sites. Another group of students and teachers walked the Paul Henry Trail, covering 4 1/2 miles and clearing the path of any litter. Gordie Dahlgren, Kelli Acord and Steve Evans and a group of 45 students met with DNR official Mark Bishop who described some of the clean-up issues faced by his department every day. The group then proceeded to pick up trash at several lake­ side access sites and hiking trail parking areas in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, ftft The 250 eighth graders enjoyed the outdoor work and the service they provided said to the community, Evans. «J •I L (I * •x In This Issue • Last opportunity to sign up for National 24-Hour Challenge • Plant swap, potluck in Freeport • “Go buggy” this summer at library • Caledonia students win at national competition • Fighting Scots mercy Byron Center in first district soccer game See COACH, page 2 Chad Roger ■ �Page 2/The Sur. ano He*--. M«*j^vUte May 31. 2006 Last opportunity to sign up for National 24-Hour Challenge k.* Middleville to host a "taste" with 16 food providers /Ln by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Almost 300 cyclists have already registered for the 26(h National 24-Hour Challenge. The deadline for the $85 registration fee ends Sunday. June I when regis­ tration goes to $100 The road event begins at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and vers three different routes throughout Barry County. The first is a perimeter route of more than 120 miles around the county. Then rid­ ers can complete the 22-milc route through the Gun I^ike area bcfcxre the night route begins. Riders then can choose from as many of the eightmde night loops close to the school as possible before the event ends at 8 a m Sunday. Information about regis­ tration is on the Web site. N24hc.org. Volunteers are still needed to assist with the event Anyone who can vol­ unteer from 8 a m. Saturday. June 14. to 8 a m Sunday. June 15, is asked to call 616656-0275. Food has been provided in the past by the Thomapplc Kellogg Boosters Clubs. This year, a few exciting changes arc planned The Middleville United Methodist Church will be providing a pancake break­ fast for the cyclists and the public Saturday morning from 6 to 8 a m. The cost is $5 per person. The church will also be staffing the con­ cessions stand inside the middle school from 2 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday to satisfy the nutrition needs of riders and support staff. The major change this year is dinner on Friday night. Instead of just the tra­ ditional spaghetti dinner on Friday. June 13. cyclists will AfloMMbW M*rth iMvamt • ARuMk Mmlh I mutant* • Aff ordnbk Hualh I mutant* “Best Rates In The State Period! M MEDICAL INSURANCE ftCH NEW PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM GUARANTEE ISSUE “NO MEDICAL QUESTIONS ASKED!” Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan A r» 44 OwprtfMAjn -ol to miM*i <4 flltjn have the opportunity to join area residents at the first ’Taste of Middleville.” fea­ turing foods served by 16 area vendors. The event will run from 5 to 8 p m. al the Thoma ppi eKellogg High School cafete­ ria. The Middleville Rotary Club, according to organizer Ixm LeFanty, will offer a •• delicious welcome mat before the 24-Hour Challenge, Advance ticket packets are $5 each, which provides six $1 coupons, good at any of the food tables. Some items arc more than just one coupon. Additional coupons w ill be sold the night of "The Taste* at face value. There will be burritos, chicken wings, barbecued pork sandwiches, baked potatoes, cookies, ice cream and spaghetti. Profits from the I astc of Middle* illc ** ill go to establish a fund to eventually add the “Chester A. Gcukes” memorial clock to the Fastbank park. "We arc inviting everyone to come have a taste' of Middleville,* says IxFanty, "Were proud of our village and our restaurants, and wc invite everyone to come visit us and enjoy a unique meal. We've all come together on this project." In addition, many of the restaurants also will provide menus and coupon offers if diners want to return to visit the restaurants themselves. This is one way the Rotary f1 w •e, I <• ■Xi Ji 11 Michael Gormley, in the foreground, is one of the riders preparing for this year’s National 24 Hour Challenge. This picture was taken at the start of a 111 mile trek. Club hopes to encourage area residents and visitors Io negotiate the downtown detours. For advance registration land the $1 coupon savings), mail a check for $5 per per­ son to: Middleville Rotary Club, PO Box 39. Middleville. Ml 49333-0039 Tickets are available at participating restaurants and the village hall and from any Rotary Club member. ► II .1 Vu and BN h- MMrl AModMiQn Easy appplication process Call immediately for rates & benefits Statewide Insurance Advisors • Individual • Family • Self Employed • Group Toll Free 877-342-1912 27 Y«ar» Professional Service APPLY ONLINE www.statewideedical.com HWWMVTWm Visit our booth at Caleodnia Western Week Plant swap, potluck in Freeport June 7 A potluck picnic in the park has been set for Saturday. June 7, al the Freeport Park in downtown Freeport. Gardeners with all shades of green thumbs are invited ,o meet others, get ideas and swap plants. Check-in and visiting will be from 10 a.m to noon, followed by a lunch­ eon and plant swap. Guests should bring lawn chairs, table settings, and an extra table for plants. Specimens for the plant swap must be marked with the name or type of plant. Other gardening items may be swapped, as well, including tools, decorations, bird hous­ es or feeders, crafts and other related items. A gift drawing will lake place; anyone who brings a gift will take one home. Horse and cart rides will be available for kids. For more information, call Sue Kohler at 269-945-3149. COACH, continued from page 1 Co ri ng Dentistry For Children & Adults (hri.stoph er ' I I Hi er, DBS k* • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment A New Patients Welcome v 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia 4 Mscu f Zani ’I 1 tvs A appearances in his tenure. There is some work to be done, as the Trojans finished with an 0-9 record two sea­ sons ago and were just 1-8 last fall. Ruger dove right into the job as soon as he learned it was his a couple weeks ago. “Since I found out I haven’t stopped thinking football.” Ruger said. “My wife, she thought football started in August, but she’s learning real quick that foot­ ball in Middleville, and prob­ ably everywhere, is a year round thing.” Ruger has also be the coordinator of the TK Packers Program, providing a week-long backpacking experience for TK students for the past five years. He’s already been asked more than once about how many of his current school activi­ ties he’ll be able to keep on his slate. “Outside of being a dad and a husband, it’s my num­ her one priority,” Ruger said of being the varsity football coach. He met with his team for the first time Thursday. Strength and conditioning programs begin as school lets out. Trojan football camps start in the end of July. “I had a lot of his former students and players come up to me and thank me for mak­ ing a good choice,” Balding said. I think the best compli­ ment I heard as I talked to one student, because I talked to a lot of people who know' Chad just as I did for all the candidates, it was from one of his players who I believe was a graduate in 2001. He is still referring to Chad as the best role model that he has. And he hasn’t been with him for six or seven years now.” This is just the first of a few big announcements coming from the Thornapple Kellogg athletic department in the next couple weeks. l*he hunt is also on for new varsity wrestling, volleyball, and girls’ basketball coaches. HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com » Goodrich Zuauty TUCATCDC IntAltKj 269-945-SH0W OewatewN MaBtiRft on Stat* St. (Min MckWif teat* * Ail twM 0""* • 2Sr co»n rrlflt* BIG SCREENS S1* ff *4.00 ALL SEATS ex rppi adult Overmig $6.50 X A | —J, T Q Hop—— (T) Stadium SHOWTIMES 5/31 6/5 OCFSFX ANO THE CITY: THE MOVIE (R) 10 45. 1:35.4 25. 7 20. 10:10 O© INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (PG-13) 11:10, 1:50. 4 30. 7 10. 9 50 CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE I CASPIAN (PG) 11 45, 2:55.6 25. 9 25 IRON MAN (PG 13) 11 00. 1:40, 4:20. 7: •J. .9 40 COUPON 1 i. PRKE ZOoz DRINK t? fiO pkzrtaw 'J»4tzv her) o» pocrrxr — — — — — —• i i fl I h �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31, 2008/ Page 3 •II MEMORIAL, continued from page 1 notes at a ceremony at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Later that day, standing in attention in their dark uni­ forms, Caledonia band mem­ bers Josh DeGroot and Troy Reed again played the echo­ ing notes across Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. This lullaby of remem­ brance is perhaps the best way to remember and honor those who served in the mili­ tary with that “last full meas­ ure of devotion." All three ceremonies reflected a sense of honor and of loss. The ceremonies underlined that this holiday is meant for more than just parades and picnics. ty members read the names of those who died in various conflicts, from the Civil War to the present. A wreath was placed before the Veterans Memorial, and contributors who made the memorial pos­ sible last year were thanked. Family names from the 1860s, read by Boyce Miller and Alex Liceaga, told the history of the community. When Liceaga read the final name, “my friend Joe Delaphineo" many in the audience shared his loss. In Middleville, the parade and ceremony followed a new route and design due to road construction. The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School band of seventh and eighth graders played “America the Beautiful*’ as they marched from Bradford White to the cemetery. Some veterans marched while others rode in style aboard a trolley from Carveth Village to the ceme­ tery. TK High School Band Director Ray Rickert played, at a moment's notice, the national anthem. Then he and Rosenberg, Cridler and David Eternal Foster played Father" in honor of those lost at sea. Middleville resident John Loftus placed a wreath in front of the memorial in the cemetery and thanked guests See MEMORIAL, page 7 Veterans were picked up by the trolley at Carveth Village to ride in the parade. SS Jfen pJ liter .4 3*5 rr- a a7-: *mvs?ip. * . *5 r i *3* 4 . Ji r ? — * The team from the Middleville branch of Chemical Bank marched from the Bradford White parking lot on Memorial Day. tai' the start of the Memorial Day Parade in Middleville. 1 * A A W 1 ■BitIt k B a it (tastoi1'1 * M a vy ■W E L 1 4 11 jk A 0- 'i •' 1 * I S5.-L 1 I ;r J ra I * i - \ >5 11» pete* jjjdfc1' Thornapple Kellogg band members Danielle Rosenberg and Shanelle Cridler play Taps and its echo at the close of the ceremony. S VsS L I L «W f SS«® -a •- V :w / - JL' ’ —- : —— ffiefaw and Often Sdwid .l ■*K V- 616-891-8688 *>11 L-^ p 9* : Enrolling Now! The Middleville Memorial Day parade took advantage of a new route to the cemetery. Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ HASTINGS OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3PM 1634 PINECONE DR. JI JI- fit* tfi1 big M-37 south of Middleville approx. 5 miles to Pinecone, east to Sign. 5? » M - -- tv KA?’ MW § •> -r-» ji I J New home with nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. Wonderful open floor plan w/cathedral ceilings and spacious family room in lower level. $162,500. See today with Jason Schipper. Wj •? >' i4'|P • i MpEk F I J I ■ a / l» f 4 r ’ '1 0 REALTY GROUP L.L.C. Brian DeSmit, 616-813-3402 Apex Realty, 616-538-3008 -• emotional growth. II! a* IM’ I turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and w I r ■ Car€ 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 *«<? I% jr I Saint Waul Wtetcfawl Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville was filled with onlookers during the Memorial Day Ceremony. Many had trouble hearing since there was no sound system available. F I. # I •J1!• It I ----- , I I I I i I - fc-- I M- - I "Train a child in the way he should go, —k CD 2 it.” .• 1 Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 and when he is old he will not turn from •- ' Veteran John Loftus and pastor Scott Manning discuss the service at Mount Hope Cemetery. ~ Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program ~ 3 Hour Class ■ I II iflW 1 • E> Proverbs 22:6 >0! E> , ■ .■ fl ■e �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. Is Truth Thy \Nord Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 708 W. Main Street "A FRIENDLY H NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH am pm pm FM Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship................................ .9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time ......................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School...................................................... 10:50a.m. 6:00 6: u p.m. Evening Praise................................ 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Wednesday LifeSavers Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Web sice: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Sunday Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m. and 6: KI 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 Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUROFI Sunday Worship: 9:00, Kl 9:30 & 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) <7 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 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://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Lakeside Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 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 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Nursery available the entire morning, including June 1-10 a.m. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday Morning Worship...................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................... 11:00 KI a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6:30 p.m. W DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Cl M3!YVh.’V a i anoec if fart h h i a in. Jem wt ttL4 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Sunday Service Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 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...................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club........ ...... Call for info. ible Study.......... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. -j Make .Sunday best o®mv www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ COMMUNITY Nursery dva^able throughout, b/eryone is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 *616-891-7910 I Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. cornerstone Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml www.cbcwm.org<http://www.cbcwm.org> • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God & church- Loving God, Loving People www.cornerchurch.org Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm This Sunday Morning “Senior Graduation" 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 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! Check our web site: hw,wayfgrercc.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Whitneyville Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Located between 52nd and 48th St. Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church Oz55 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord Ht •• Sunday School ........................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ............................................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).................5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................................................ 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ................................................. 6:45 p.m. Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" Corner of Dufly and Yankee Springs Rd. 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 •II www.redeemercovenant.org ■Wii Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes tawiii 'fafeisfah (Rtaia; isoeaij 4935 Whitney vide Ave. www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Sunday Worship Experience M Fellowship Church ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION .. WAYFARER Phone: (616) 868-6437 “Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace” * 4:00 pm 9:30 am Rev. Royle Bailard Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor 3^' jfciiriiu Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. is I*5' 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Phone: (269) 948-2261 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 $ . Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 •4 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am I Sunday Momin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Nursery available during services 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Rev. Allen Strouse and Sunday School @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Join us Sundays at 10 am Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 9:45am Bible Studies day ofyour week RR* AU TH F MIC CHURCH CHt’RCH FOR Ft ))', THE THE MODERN MOnFRN V .? \UTHEMIC WORLD 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary the jneujlife 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Z! Sunday Services Peace Church i1 V % 9:30 a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 •tf- • t • • • A Pastor Scott E. Manning Community Church Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue a preschool storytime. St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH J W[)e (Bib J jftletbobtet Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street www.cherryvalleychurch.org SifattAiad (ffatntA < It^ ALASKA A// walks, One faith “Dutton United “Reformed Cfturcft fEy A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship............................................... 10:00 — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School..................................................... 11:00 - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 Pastor Merritt Johnson a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. 06651606 “Itsti �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008 •II z Page 5 l£ I dl X From Our Readers JJ Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues ft. . I To the editor: *»* kJ J? - '*...... L Ml 1 WJ JjWc®. 1 I Qm I irjB -—a .1 ■■ Ctlllllin CHHf tounx i it II J si I The village of Middleville has an organization called the Lions Club. I think their main function is to help kids who have sight deficiencies. But they also sponsor the Memorial Day parade. Their membership, along with the township and village treasurers, the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and high school bands director, the local churches, Bradford White Corp, and the UAW, all banded together to put together a parade and the Memorial Day service in spite of all the obstacles they encountered. In White’s parking lot, Rose Caton and Shelly McQueen of the Lions Club worked diligently to line things up, making sure the fire chief had his people and vehicles in front and back of the parade the way he wanted them. The sheriff’s depart­ ment people did a great job also. The breakfast at the Methodist Church was great. I had two cups of coffee and I thank White’s for having their potty room open in the security building. The Masonic Lodge was kind enough to provide free coffee and doughnuts and To the editor: ■ewfiw! If I •2^.3^ If there ever was a time for Middleville residents to rally support for their local down­ town businesses, it is now. For the past several years, 1 have heard countless pleas for a Middleville hardware store and more Middleville shopping and restaurant options. Well, now you have it, Middleville. *** For everything p* ■ ■ < from business cards and & * JL Staff Writer Moe Danghani and his son Kevin love computers, but what they really love is help­ ing others keep their comput­ ers running. This father-son tech duo will visit homes and busi­ nesses to help when comput­ ers run too slowly, printers Middleville Pro Hardware don't print and systems have gave out free hot dogs. . other issues. The Holly Trolley’ was a “We have solutions for all Godsend for some of our your computer needs in the senior veterans from Carveth convenience of your own Village. home,” says Moe. It was nice to see the They can even help indi­ crowds along the route to the viduals purchase the right cemetery. It was fantastic to computer and set it up. They hear the crowd at the ceme­ can provide tutoring and help tery sing the national with Web design. One of the anthem. * most often requested servic­ The auxiliary placed flow­ es is help recover lost data. ers at the monument as did Computer 911 is a full­ members of the VFW, the service residential and busi­ American Legion and the ness service. computer The Thornapple UAW. Kevin notes that their fees Flying Club gave us a fly­ very reasonable" when are over, and the band director compared to services offered and his group played through “ big-box" stores. “Eternal Father,” the Navy Moe says, “ As our name hymn for Navy and Marines. The two young ladies with indicates, we specialize in the band director rendered emergency computer solu­ “Taps” with the echo. 1 don't tions. We offer quick soluknow about anyone else, but Taps always gets to me. So if you see Rose, Deb, Chris, Shelly, Pastor Manning, the fire chief, the Librarian Barbara Hubers Holly Trolley driver, or the says, “Hey, Everybuggy, dis­ sheriff patrol, tell them cover what's buzzing at the thank you for making a library this summer and join memorable day for a bunch the TK library summer read­ of old vets and their buddies. ing program and catch the And let them know that we reading bug!” remember that freedom is not This year, reading club free. participants will discover the John J. Loftus, world of creepy, crawly crea­ Middleville tures with reading, crafts, programs and more. Everyone can buzz into the library to sign up June 10, 11, or 12. This summer, due to con­ struction, the library will be open in its temporary loca­ While we are far from ful­ tion, in the foods room, room filling our downtown poten- 501 at the high school. tial. we have several dedicat­ Guests can park in the ed small establishments high school south parking lot struggling to build their busi- ancj enter the building nesses in our downtown. through the athletic lobby The streetscape and road entrance. construction downtown have are hours Summer closed Main Street, but there Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., is still plenty of convenient parking available —you just might have to look a little harder. Middleville teacher, resi­ The owners are counting on the local community to dent and musician Steve keep their businesses alive Evans is planning a dance during this precarious time, fundraiser for the Thornapple Education Soon, we will have a beauti- Kellogg Scholarship ful new ‘Streetscape to Association leisurely stroll. But for now. Fund Saturday, May 31, please make the extra effort from 8 to 11 p.m. at the to shop and eat at one of our awesome downtown busi­ nesses. brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 g|T- In home computer repair is second nature to the father and son team of Moe and Kevin Danghani. tions to ease computer headaches and frustrations.” Computer Rescue 911 has contracted computer-savvy service people and is focused on the Caledonia and Middleville areas. “We are smart, fast and value our business ethics,” says Moe. Services offered include virus protection, upgrades of hardware and software, printer problems, high-speed Internet and setup for DSL, cable or wireless , setting up secured networks, parental controls, Web site develop­ ment and hosting, and com­ puter cleanup. Now that summer is here with its sun and storms, Moe wants to remind users that computers should be turned off and laptops should not be left in the sun. For more information call 616-891 -5911 or contact them over the Web at www.CompRescue911 .com. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. The library will be closed the week of July 4. Wednesday Wacky begin every Mornings Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Already on the schedule are 18 —Reader’s June Theater June 25 —Buggy Books and stories with Middleville guest readers July 9 —Don't bug me. I'm Crafting July 16 —The Good, The Bad, and the Bugly, Buggy Facts and Fun with Karen Secord, Master Gardener July 23 —Flutter by for buggy crafts 30 —Kalamazoo July Nature Center “Insects do the strangest things” with Professor Anson Pantz. Scholarship dance is tonight Catherine Beyer, Middleville MiddleVilla Inn. “We invite everyone to come and have fun. listen to great music and dance the night away,” Evans says. The cost is $5 per person, and there will be a cash bar and snacks provided. thornapple At the end of the program, readers can wing into the library on July 29, 30 and 31 with completed reading logs and receive final prizes. The library also will be hosting Movie Matinee Thursdays at 2 p.m., featur- ing: June 19 —Bug's Life June 26—Meet the Robinsons July 10 —Bee Movie July 17 —Finding Nemo July 24—Charlotte's Web See LIBRARY, next page * , ‘Bee ‘Laundry Service j£et inc do your laundry Your home or mine V Pick-upI & Delivery Available £ 8 Satisfaction Guaranteed References 269-792*9928 or 616*813*0624 I I Check Us Out! • Grower Direct • Quality Roots GREAT TREES & SHRUBS JI x> cr o GREAT SELECTION GREAT PRICES JC V CJ 4 -8» 1 75+ VARIETIES * Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. * o 3" A X" 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks I C v* ■ar Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. r* I5 z O c •* 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269*795*2232 VI M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles V o co 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 ■ Add Property Value...Maples 06671448 ■R O’ o VI alley church is moving to a new location! June 1st 2008 a> tn 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia. MI 49316 s J /*>• SINCE HL____ U 1 9 4 9 A SwierengA 891-5750 1 vi Caledonia campus CO *• u Go buggy” this summer at Middleville library Middleville businesses need residents’ help tortfeta it ~ by Patricia Johns Letter to the editor Veterans appreciated *X " 4 New computer-repair business makes house calls lake elementary 8950 kraft ave. s.e. Caledonia, mi. 49316 emmons (service begins at 10am) next to the coledonio high school for more information call: 269.948.2549 or visit www.tvcweb.com I �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31, 2008 Financial Focus Caledonia students win at national competition T wenty-eight Davenport University students and two faculty members recently received awards at the •usiness Professionals of America's (BPA) 42nd National Leadership Conference in Reno, Nev. Two Caledonia residents were among those represent­ ing the university. Emmanuel Osei-Antwi took fourth place in entrepreneurship, and Levi Dutcher finished in the Top 10 in the presentation man­ agement competition. The Davenport students were among some 6,000 sec­ ondary and post-secondary participants from schools nationwide. Business Professionals of America is a career technical organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. BPA has more than 51,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states. LIBRARY, continued from previous page Middle school students can see how books are trans­ formed into movies on June 26 and July 10 at 6 p.m. Hubers invites all middle school students to “bring a friend and join us in the TK about the summer reading program at the Thomapple School Kellogg and Community Library, call 269-795-5434. Community Library for some summer fun.” June 26 — Stormbreaker and munchies July 10 —Nancy Drew and munchies For more information B93 visits HOMES Center by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Radio Station B-93 came to the HOMES Center of Western Michigan in Caledonia, and Mary Jo’s Cafe got to join in the cele­ bration as part of its grand opening. B-93 was promoting its annual Birthday Bash throughout the HOMES Center. Mary Jo's Cafe is in the HOMES Center at 9818 Cherry Valley Road (M-37) in Caledonia. The cafe is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. They carry specialty coffees, muffins, «cinnamon rolls, homemade cookies and breakfast sandwiches. They feature Rockford’s “Herman's Boy” coffee, and offer specialty drinks, as well, including mocha, cap­ puccino and chai. For lunch, the cafe sells Peppino’s pizza on Mondays and Fridays and offers lunch specials on other days. Mary Jo Piccard is enjoy­ ing her new place and wants it to be welcoming. She said she especially enjoys the opportunity to work with Ashley Wegner. “I hope both visitors to one of the 70 vendors at the HOMES Center and the pub­ lic stop by to enjoy the great Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 in ID CM Richard J. Choryan, O.D. s o atmosphere and good food we serve,” she said. Mary Jo’s Cafe is right in the front of the HOMES Center. Parking is available on the side of the building. Leighton Luncheon Wednesday, June 4 Leighton United Methodist Church will host a luncheon for those in the community aged 50 on up. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, in the church family center. The Swanson children of Middleville will be entertaining the group with their violin music. No reser­ vations are necessary. The 50-Plus Luncheons are held the first Wednesday of each month from April to November. Leighton United Methodist Church is located at 4180 2nd Street (same as East Paris) between Middleville and Dorr. For more information, contact the church office Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 616-8918028. dren, do we want to help them pay for college? Do we want to retire at about the same time? What do each of us want to do during retire­ ment? Once you've started talk­ ing about these and other issues, you'll be able to start creating appropriate invest­ ment strategies. And after you begin investing, you may well find that you can discover ways to "comple­ ment" each other's tenden­ cies and preferences - that is, your "aggressive" choices can balance your spouse's "conservative" ones, or vice versa. However - and this is an important "however" - both you and your spouse still need to be aware of the potential dangers of staying too much in your "comfort zone." If you are an aggres­ sive investor, willing to take greater risks with your prin­ cipal in exchange for poten­ tially higher returns, you still could get "burned" by chas- June is one of the most popular months for weddings. This may be due, in part, to June being named for Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage. Of course, Juno and her hus­ band, Jupiter, probably had very little trouble with money, but if you are getting married this month, you and your spouse will need to work together on your which means. finances among other things, that you will have to reconcile your investment styles. As you set up a household together and establish com­ mon long-term financial goals, you will need to make investing a priority. But you and your spouse may well have different attitudes about investing, and some of those differences may be due to your respective genders. A major, long-term study by researchers at the University of California found that women trade stocks less often than men, do more research before making an investment decision, and tend to stick with their investments longer. The results? Women investors' portfolios outper­ formed those of men by 1.4 percent a year, according to the study. So, one might conelude that women's "buy­ and-hold" investing style can pay off in the long run. While it may be useful for you and your spouse to keep »!• these gender-based tendenties in mind, you will still have to work out some common Sroun^ 38 You create investment strategies to meet your objectives. The key is open and frequent communi­ cation. Talk to each other and learn what the other is thinking. Ask yourselves these types of questions: Do we both want to save for a house? If so, when do want to buy it? 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Bids were received from nine ven­ dors. According to material supplied by the district, the team narrowed the field to four vendors. A key consid­ eration was that the technol­ ogy be fundamentally similar to what is already present in the high school. A local firm. Moss Telecommunications, was ultimately selected. "We believe that the sys­ tem proposed by Moss reflects the best design at the n most cost-effective price, said Phillips. The contract recommend­ ed by the building committee Organizers of the Hastings school band experience are and approved by the board City Band announce the start encouraged to participate. provides for the purchase Rehearsals will take place and installation of elemenof the 2(X)8 season and are placing a call to all interested in the Hastings High School tary and middle school class­ and Room at 7:30 p.m. on room multimedia systems at musicians. All musicians of high school age or older who June 10, 17, 24, and July 3 a cost of $1,055,764. have skills from their high and 8. Included in the contract is a Concerts will take place at provision for installation of Fish Hatchery Park in a system in the new elemen­ Hastings June 11, 18, 25, and tary school scheduled to be July 4 and 9. opened in 2010. Musicians need not call in .J In other business, the advance of the rehearsal — board approved the purchase just show up on time to start textbooks. of two the at 7:30 with an instrument in Advanced Placement edition good working order. The Hastings City Band is of a biology textbook from Benjamin under the direction of Joe Pearson. Cummings, and the middle LaJoye. >■ v textbook school Earth Fl Science. from Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Both books r- c j| have been available for review during the month at y 3 the district offices. Lastly, the board approved the updated Glenmor Student IB Handbook for 2008-09. Although Bill Donohue and David Nemmers have been sworn in as new board members, their terms will not begin until the July 2 organi­ zational meeting of the board. Al that point, they will join the board, and the Morgan Keller of Caledonia had her first haircut and board will elect its officers helped others at the same time by donating her hair to and set its meeting dates for Locks of Love. She had been asking her mom about doing this for a while. year. Two budget resolutions were approved by the board. The first was the budget for the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) for the com­ ing year. Under Michigan’s Revised School Code, mem­ bers of intermediate school districts (LSD) are required by June 1 of each year to for­ ward a resolution expressing support or disapproval of the ISD’s proposed budget. The second budget resolu­ tion addressed by the board involved amendments for the current year. 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Hastings • 945-9673 w M jj 06673139 -| OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-530 pm Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station * �Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008/ Page 11 •II The Dr. Cobbler opens in Middleville A > 1 n Staff Writer Brian Hughes has brought Dr. Cobbler Shoe Repair to Middleville in the North Center Plaza at Spring Creek and M-37, on the northwest side of town. Hughes worked for more than 18 years in Holland and moved to Middleville look­ ing for a slower pace. He said he hopes to include a tack consignment shop with­ in the store as a way to help local horse owners. Hughes repairs all kinds of shoes, from Western boots, to athletic shoes and high heels. “Some people want to keep their most comfortable II* shoes for as long as possible. These are their favorites, and 1 like to help keep their feet in them ” he said. He also repairs luggage. Dr. Cobbler is open Monday. Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop also carries leather- care prod­ ucts. “Come by and see what we can do to keep you and 1 ■ 5* by Patricia Johns ■1 ' - - 1 :j£r -X ■= £ >1 * ] Pictured from left are teacher Gail Aldridge, students Hannah Lamberg, Sara Olsen, and Kaylo Strumberger who wrote the grant and Jennifer Richards director of I the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council. 5;- SHOE KBPAjH TKMS robotics class wins grants and awards I by Patricia Johns I Staff Writer • SHOE REPAIR r The Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation pre­ PARKING 4. ONLY -> sented teacher Gail Aldridge ■ Kellogg of Thornapple Middle School with a scant of $1,500 to help her teach -— I additional robotics classes. The grant was written by I students Hannah Lamberg, Sara Olsen and Kayla 4 j Strumberger. With an additional $1,500 H I match made by Drs. Kim Norris and Michael Brian Cobbler, Dr. Nosanov. Aldridge says “our Hughes, is open for busi­ school will be able to pur­ ness in Middleville. additional chase NXT Mindstormers and provide more robotics opportunities to more of our TK students." -J-**—— Aldridge will be able to teach several more of her robotics classes with the additional equipment. The class has been very popular with seventh grade students who have taken it. “ roi- 3 5 ==?4 ---------- ■ your shoes comfortable. said Hughes. L' * * In April, two TKMS robotics teams traveled to Lawrence Technological University to compete in the World Championship Robofest games. Lamberg, Olsen and Strumberger were joined by Katherine Pino, Pino. Emily Walton, Demi Scott and Karlee Olthouse to make up . the Technopuff team. Brandon Lastovich. Zach Beardsley, Michael Redman. Mitch Riedstra, Tim Lemon and Tanner Allen were the TK Robobusters. The two teams qualified for the world championship earlier this year at a regional in Grand competition Rapids. “Robofest is an annual autonomous robotics compe­ tition focusing on learning STEM (science, engineer­ ing, technology and math) for students in grades 5 to 12,” said Aldridge. Robofest challenges teams to design, build and program robots to compete in the fol­ lowing categories in junior and senior age divisions: • Team competition, in which students accomplish robotics missions emulating environments real-world through the cooperation of two autonomous robots. This year's problem was simula­ tion of rescuing mine work­ ers. • Robot Sumo in which robots battled it out. Design and programming were the key to winning. • Robo Fashion Show, where student creativity and design were the key elements. Aldridge said 100 teams competed and they came from all over the world including Japan, England, Canada and California. Next year Aldridge said she hopes that even more TKMS teams qualify for regional competition. ‘ T* <. 8^3 5^ ♦ I r 1 3® ■7 4 --3 i « TJ9& statkatBanW << •” ' w, tow the. ZBucktand Funtime Superstore open for business dgency and Clute-vuuieu Funtime Superstore in Caledonia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. On hand for the event were (front row, from left) Lynn VanTil, Izzy Quintanilla, Tim Kelly, Kay Rose (back) Jane Debat, Kendrew Mueller and Jim Shoaf. The store is located - < 3tu> ivtance (Zomp angJ ! ! I**! in the West Michigan HOMES Center on M-37. it<i Together, they have ensured that I am able to get life insurance when I am older by offering me an Auto Owners PT3 policy. And... my mom and dad get 5% off their Auto Owners home and auto policies! MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING APPOINTMENTS OPEN FRIDAYS DELTA DENTAL \j4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business BRIAN MCKEOWN, D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY., SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 269-795-4400 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED, INCLUDING HEALTHY KIDS A e 06673112 8 Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. V -J co —A I co CH Delton 269-623-5115 800-223-3590 Hastings 269-948-3720 888-223-3590 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008 4 TKMS Middle School holds talent show “Let's see what the judges have to say,” said Scott Szczepanek who played the role of American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School’s Talent Show Friday, May 16. Students, staff and family members packed the middle school gym as 10 brave acts performed in the center of the gymnasium. Talents ranged from vocal and dance solos, group dance routines, piano solos, ‘dramedy’ rou­ tines and even a drum battle performed by two eighth graders. Producers Stephanie Langscheid (seventh grade social studies) and Stephanie Vandor (seventh grade lan­ guage arts) decided to make the talent show have an American Idol” theme. “We wanted the students to have a fun time. Everyone is getting spring fever, and we needed to make sure we did something that the audi­ ence could laugh at and enjoy,” Vandor said. 44 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Deer Sight Drive Grading & Paving SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 32 * -A. TO: THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THE OWNERS OF LAND LOCATED ON DEER SIGHT DRIVE GRADING AND PAVING IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petition of property owners within the Deer Sight Drive, located off Norris Rd., in the northeast 1/4 of Section 9-T3N-R10W, has been signed by the record owners of 80% of the total footage of the hereinafter Special Assessment District No. 32 parcels within the boundaries as described upon the Petition and that the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to (#1) RESHAPE ROADWAY & APPROACH; FURNISH & INSTALL (2 each) 8” PVC PIPES FOR DRAINAGE ON SIDE; FUR­ NISH & PLACE 1000 TON 22A GRAVEL ON ROADWAY APPROXI­ -w MATE 44,800 Sq. Ft. (#2) FINE GRADE PREPARATION FOR PAVING; FURNISH & PLACE A 1 1/2” AVERAGE COMPACTED THICKNESS OF 20A MOD­ IFIED BITUMINOUS ASPHALT BASE MATERIAL & FURNISH & » PLACE 1 1/2” AVERAGE COMPACTED THICKNESS OF 36A MODI­ 1 FIED BITUMINOUS ASPHALT SURFACE MATERIAL. APPROXI­ MATELY 44,800 Sq. Ft. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more par- ticularly described as follows: 08-16-009-001-00 08-16-135-001-00 08-16-135-012-00 ' * 08-16-135-003-00 08-16-135-004-00 08-16-135-002-00 08-16-135-009-00 08-16-135-007-00 08-16-135-005-00 08-16-135-011-00 08-16-135-009-20 08-16-135-010-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township board has received estimated costs showing the improvements and locations of said improvement. Construction costs with approximate amount of $59,076.00 plus additional costs of Public hearing publications; postage notices shall be included in the total cost of the District. The estimated grading, paving, and reshaping of the approximate area of 44,800 square feet of improvement to Deer Sight Drive has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution ten­ tatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to cre­ ate the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petition for the improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans for the Special Assessment District and Petition may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petition, plans, District and Estimate of Costs will be held at a Special Meeting at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI, with the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees commencing at 6:30 PM on June 12, 2008, At such hearing, the board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, *• amendments, or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs to said Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid I time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the forego­ ingJanice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 06672942 44 We knew we were not going to have an actual win­ ner, as all the talents were amazing and everyone prac­ ticed so hard. But we knew at this time of year, Idol is a big talk in the middle school. It worked out perfectly. Vandor and Langschied made the national talent­ search contest come alive by getting other staff members to play the roles of the show’s infamous judges. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: Hi 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. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the April 22, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the April 22, 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept Pullen Voice None. the corrected minutes and supported the motion. Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: Absent: None. Motion appeared in a dress, a wig, and makeup, portraying Paula Abdul. •n “The kids just about died when they saw Mr. Washbum dressed like Paula Abdul," said Vandor. While his comments were not quite as rude as the real Simon Cowell’s, Assistant Principal Pat Marsman played the role of Cowell flawlessly, added Vandor. Fitness teacher Monte Munjoy played the role of Randy Jackson. 44 to make it even better, Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented agenda. Village Manager Strand requested the addition of Resolution 08-14 to Authorize Changes in the Consumers Energy Contract. Corson made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Oliver made a motion to accept Resolution 08-14 author­ izing Energy Consumers Company to make changes in the Street Lighting Service on East Main ^Street between Railroad and Church Street. Van Noord supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord and Corson). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the May 13, 2008 meeting in the of $67,551.25 amount of $67,551.25 ($70,351.25 less $2800). Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Parker made a motion to approve the streetscape improvements and lease for ten years at the cost of $30,000 for 101 E Main Street and authoriz­ ing the Village Manager to sign. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. Parker made a motion to authorize the Village Manager to sign the closing documents for the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund and to reimburse the State $28,350.00. Lytle support­ ed the motion. Corson noted that this was the cost for not using the lowest bidder. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. At 8:16 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux 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. 06673129 performance by eighth grade teachers Steve Evans and Laura Nikkei. They started out with a monotonous ver­ sion of “Kum-ba-yah" which they quickly knew would end, and it was planned to trick the students. Out of nowhere, over the speakers then came the dance song “Cha-Cha.” At this time, the entire student body was asked to come out onto the gym floor and dance to the Cha Cha It was such an awesome show,” Langschied com­ mented. “All the perform­ ances were incredible, and the show ran very smooth-. iy” Vandor and Langschied plan on ‘producing' another talent show next year. other teachers cheered from the front row for Jackson’s ‘‘dawg pound!.” After each performance, ‘Ryan' turned the mikes over the judges to see what they had to say. a huge success this year; we cannot wait to do it again next year,” said Vandor, adding that some students are already practicing their rou­ tines. / A PIGGY BANK I ■ i IS JUST THE FIRST STEP. Join us for a free seminar on How to Raise a Money-Smart Childi Giving your children or grand­ StW children a primer on money management skills can have a positive effect their entire lives. Invest your time today to benefit your family's future. During How to Raise a Money-Smart Child, you'll learn how to start teaching your child or grandchild about financial goal-setting and self-dis­ Opatik-Duff presidential scholar cipline and the basics of making Thornapple Kellogg 2008 graduate Katie Opatik-Duff has been has been named a Call today to enroll. Date: Saturday, June 14,2008 presidential scholar by Hope Time: 10 AM College. She is one of 17 stu­ Place: Cherry Valley Church dents who will wise monev choices. n received scholarships of up to $15,000 that are renewable Drew McFadden through Financial Advisor their senior years. Presidential Winners mUSt scholarship have § i 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 £rade Mi j^k P0,nt averages of 3.98 and ACT composite scores of 30. www.edwardjones.com Member sipc Wife Her parentS are Terri Duff and Gregory Opatik. k The Edwardjones family lives in Middleville. Katie Opatik-Duff MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 9, 2008, 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, 2008 through June 30, 2009 fiscal year. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Village Offices. I 7 & 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), as amended. Dated: May 21, 2008 06672955 Village of Caledonia I �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008/ Page 13 Thornapple Kellogg splits district tune-up with Vikes Sports Editor Lakewood threw a little everything bit of at Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday. To start with, the Viking varsity baseball team used six different pitchers in their double header split with the one hit and two runs. Caleb Yager and Logan Lake threw in relief for Lakewood. In Yager’s three innings of relief one walk accounted for the only Trojan base runner, and he was picked off at first base to end the top of the fourth. Matt Pennfield, Steven Crawford, and Kyle Bobolts had the three Trojan hits in the game, but the Trojans didn't need to hit the ball to make things happen. “They're tremendous on the base paths," Veitch said. “Our kids haven't seen that. They run and take the extra base and our kids get real complacent after they make a play and they forget about that extra runner who’s still going sometimes." The Trojans scored their first run of game one after back-to-back one-out walks to Betcher and Paul Crawford. Paul Betcher stole third base and then home as Crawford was caused trouble between first and second behind him before being picked off. Both teams attempted things like suicide squeeze together because neither of us had a pre-district game. Neither one of us cared if we won or lost. That was the philosophy of it.” Somebody did win and lose though. The Vikings took game one 10-3. The Trojans scored a 6-5 victory in the second game. visiting Trojans. That was the idea of the afternoon though, as both teams used the contests to tune-up for their semifinal district appearances Saturday. “They good," were Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch said of the Trojans. “It was something we put by Brett Bremer rd J I / Hi <I r 3 F>. I - A - 1 §X 's - r ivv A -■>- ■< St 1 • 3? V •AM * 0 ■SC - ‘ - ij'"'.! ‘-J’; <?•> J*' % t »»s. i £• J ^ T5 c ’’ ■ r •V - - * ► i' ■ /< , I // 5 * MEI *■- > >»1EU YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP by Perry Hardin) I Lakewood jumped on Trojan starter Carter Whitney early in game one. The Vikings scored four runs in the first, three in the third, two in the fourth, and one in the bottom of the sixth on the second home run of the game for senior Jordan Richardson. Richardson blasted a tworun home run, to put his team up 6-2, in the bottom of the third inning then added the solo shot in the sixth. He fin­ ished the game 2-for-4 with four RBI. Richardson was one of four Vikings with two hits in game one. Isaiah Bosworth, Blake Blocher, and Peter Wernet were the others. Jesse Martin got the win, pitching the first three innings for the Vikings. He struck out three and walked three, while allowing just NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2008-2009 BUDGET j I I HW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 9, 2008. at 7:30 o'clock p.m., at Middle School Room 1616. Middleville, Michigan, the Board p.m., of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School will hold a public hear­ kN ing to consider the District’s proposed 2008-2009 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2008-2009 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2008-2009 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available tor publie inspection during normal business hours at 10051 Green Lake tot* Road, Middleville, Michigan. 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 by order of the Board of Education. Kim A. Selleck, Secretary 06673159 •. in US join hments Refres P w i ‘ J 1 ' * < s 1 YEAR w- * CELEBRATION. \ » win a M'F ’ gift card a <1 9 . yr* ^5- Trojan shortstop Kyle Bobolts is backed up by second baseman Paul Betcher as he scoops up a ground ball in the bottom of the third inning during game one Wednesday at Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) '.X* Trojan senior Tommy Enslen drives the ball towards the left side during the top of the third inning of game one Wednesday afternoon at Lakewood High School. (Photo I ZJ WIN * MICHIG^ »» 1 ADVENTURE I ^4 no co OO co tickets F, a' •9 >- See BASEBALL, next page •*^zi*** is if 9^ t-. 1 ll • \G * Friday, June 6,h ,4 ■- Grand Valley co-op credit union J 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite 11 Caledonia, Ml 49316 "yau'ue Gut Ftimb // 10am - 5pm Phone: 616-588-6868 Grand Valley co-op credit union 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite 11 Caledonia, MI 49316 "you'ue Gd Ftiaufa */ Township Roads. Resolution to approve; $70,655. Road Maintenance: $2,370. Paint Striping for Centerline & Road Edge: $10,550. Dust Control; $7,680. Gravel Road Mtn.; Total amount $91,255. on motion by Cook, supported by Jerkatis. Approved by all. Administrator’s Zoning Report: Submitted by Al Synopsis Yankee Springs Township Regular Board Meeting May 8, 2008 Supervisor Al McCrumb called meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Members Present: McCrumb; Cook; Finkbeiner; Clerk Lippert & Jerkatis. absent with notice. Constable Misak; Deputy Clerk VanderMeyden; Deputy 15 Jansma. Supervisor McCrumb. » Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present. Public Comment Comment: Tom Evans gave the Prosecutors report. Darla Berghoef - run- ning for reelection as register of deeds. Mark Englerth pro­ posed pilot program for train­ ing inmates to work in the con­ struction industry. Park Committee Report pre­ sented by Sandy Marcukatis. Brian Wilshire presented proposal for paving Deer Sight Drive. Three quotes were received. On motion by Trustee Cook to accept bid of Wyoming Asphalt at $59,700. Supported by Jerkatis. Roll Call: Cook, Jerkatis, Finkbeiner, Yes. Abstain: McCrumb. Motion passed. Set date of June 12, 2008 @ 6:30 PM Public Hearing on Special Assessment District No. 32. Dave Quada requested information for special assessment district paving and improving of Loew Drive. Addition/corrections to the agenda: Kay Stolsenberg pre­ sented a land split proposal of property of Pat Wolowicz that involved proposed private road. Motion by Jerkatis to approve private road contingent on the design. Supported by Cook. All yes. Motion passed. Minutes of April 10, 2008 approved as corrected. Report submitted. McCrumb requested permission to seek bids to repair cracks in the asphalt of the Township Hall parking lot. Also, the Fire Station" and Township Parking lot. Repair Report Accepted. Clerk’s Report: Submitted by Deputy Clerk VanderMeyden. Motion by approve to Finkbeiner the accounts payable in amount of $23,283.21; supported by Cook. Approved by all. Motion by Finkbeiner to approve payroll in the amount of $9,261.64; supported by Cook. Approved by all. PCI Report for the month of April was presented. Citizen Planner Academy: 4th Annual Academy of Citizen Planners on June 19, 2008. lor approval Request Beukema, Fiala, Strickland, R. Lippert to attend. $380.00 Motion by plus mileage. I supported by Finkbeiner, Cook to approve as present­ ed. Approved by all. May 6, 2008 election results of voter turnout: Precinct 1: 7% - Precinct 2: 12%. Old/New Business: Boat Race announced an unofficial race to be conducted on Gun Lake July 19, 2008. Pat Johns announced the Hastings Banner (also Sun & News) will publish candidacy of Township and County positions in July. Also announced a 24 hour Road Race on June 14, a por­ tion of which is in Yankee Springs Township. Motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM by Cook; supported by Finkbeiner. Approved by all. Respectively submitted: Marge VanderMeyden Deputy Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be. read at the Township Hall during Regular office hours. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk & Maintenance of 06672965 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTICE K A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities 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 2. 3. 4. 5. CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES) APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the May 21, 2008 Meeting B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills D. Ordinance (1st Reading) - Amendment - Request by ‘Franklin Partners, L.L.C.’to amend the L-l, Light Industrial District to add ‘data centers’ as a permitted use. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion - Request by ‘TNT Fireworks’, to sell fireworks at 9964 Cherry Valley Ave., #1. B. Resolution: - Regarding proposed 3-year renewal of planned Mineral Removal (PMR) permit. Request by Cherry Valley Development to renew its operat­ ing permit for the period of May 5, 2008 through May 4, 2011. parcel numbers 41.23.09.100.031-.041; 41.23.09.201.007-.011; 41 _23.09.226.023-.028; 41.23.09.301.003-.004; 41.23.09.326.001; and, 41.23.09.400.045. properties located east of Cherry Valley Avenue, south off 68th street. C. Motion - Request to adjust Assessor’s salary. D. Motion - Request to con­ duct review of Assessor’s com­ pensation. E. Motion - Utility billing - cus­ tomer convenience autopayment. 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES) 13. ADJOURNMENT 06673108 - �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008 •II Scots and Trojans can’t get through golfs regional round Caledonia's Sean Black was just four strokes back and Thornapple Kellogg’s Scott Pitsch just two. Wayland’s Keith Sikkema was the final player from the !;b // Division 2 boys’ golf region­ al tournament at the PohICat in Mount Pleasant Thursday to earn a spot in the Division 2 state finals. Sikkema fired a 76 to earn his way into the finals. Black led the Fighting Scots with an 80 and Pitsch led the Trojans with a 78 on the day. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at the regional qualified for the finals. Haslett took the team title * on the day with a 299. Ludington was second at 322 and DeWitt picked up the final finals bid with a 324, edging out Gaylord on a • _? fifth-score tie-breaker. Sikkema was joined by Charlotte’s Blake English CT (70) and Gaylord’s Glen Patrick (72) was individual i qualifiers. Behind those top four A* * teams East Lansing finished with a 325, Thornapple Kellogg 332, Wayland 332, r & Cadillac 334, Caledonia 341, Xr * Mount Pleasant 342, •-L r SI Fremont and 344, 5^ Cheboygan 353. •-fBrandon Kolk and David 4 ^■5______ O’Hagan both added 90’s for Caledonia’s Rob Kozlowski blasts his ball out of a sand trap before saving par on the Fighting Scots, and Austin Benner chipped in a number six at the PohICat in Mount Pleasant Thursday. (Photo by Doug Benner) 91. Kolk had a strong start and of the pin, and knocked sank his final putt for par on Steffen shot an 81, Justin Helmholdt an 86, and Brent a strong finish to the day. He home a birdie putt from number 16. Pitsch Behind for Butgereit an 87. fired his drive on the par-3 there. He was much farther number 17 to within five feet away from the hole when he Thornapple Kellogg, Brad -* .-5?- I 9 -e • t r A ■ *■ * ’ 4k- 4? •e? r - I ■* :■■ ' A £S ’-i-' - s ’Xs- >5 • 7'5 I •1 * Caledonia’s Austin Benner taps in a putt for par during Thursday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at the PohICat in Mount Pleasant. (Photo by Doug Benner) Former Trojan track stars excel at GLIAC Championship I - / A pair of former Thornapple Kellogg High School track and field ath­ letes made big contributions for their team at the May 1-2 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship Meet hosted by Saginaw Valley State University. SEyCURITY u IJ.DCK AND)] Northwood University senior Darrin Tape was named the Male Running Event Athlete of the Meet. He earned victories in the 100-meter dash (10.84 sec­ onds), the 200-meter dash (21.76), and ran legs on the second-place 4X100 meter relay (41.50) and third place 4X400 meter relay teams (3:19.59). Northwood’s men fin­ ished fourth in the overall team standings. Grand Valley State University freshman Rebecca Winchester helped her team to the conference championship by finishing fourth in the 1500-meter run with a time of 4:40.51, and Security Lock and Safe AFE ccm ... • duplicate your keys • program computer-chip keys • re-key all door locks the same • install new locks and deadbolts • unlock your car 4691 North M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333 •» M-F 8-5:30 269-795-4800 o o> co — X*. ro cn 877-795-SECURITY (7328) SPRING IS HERE! also placed eighth in the 800meter run with a time of 2:18.31. Winchester just missed out on scoring in the 1500- Some of the Best Price CT plays, double steals, and put­ ting runners into pickles intentionally during the afternoon. The Trojans scored three times in the seventh inning to pull out the win in game two. Levi Funk led-off the inning with a double, and was fol­ lowed by Whitney and Andrew Gilbert who both singled. Those were three of just five hits for the Trojans in the game. The rally got the Trojans back in front after Lakewood r :• T > i — 1 i TIRES F- ■3 I | I I I I I I I J* . ^3 1 ALIGNMENTHLUBE, OIL, NOW FILTER ; Available I 10°°! OFF Coupon good at any Tires 2 •IM r... ----------location. Expires 6/14/08 I I I I I ! ; : U-Haul Trucks & Trailers U4HAUL I I I Coupon good at any Tires 2 •!•!• rlocation. Expires 6/14/08 k r< OKI OK NIGHT fit of a hit against starter Alex Backe. Thomapple Kellogg heads to Byron Center for a Division 2 district tourna­ ment Saturday as well. The Trojans face Wyoming Park at 10 a.m. The winner of that game meets either Rogers or Byron Center for the district championship. 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After scoring just one run on four hits off Trojan starter Tommy Enslen through five innings, the Viking offense woke up. A lead-off single by Bosworth was the only hit of the four-run sixth for the Vikings. Blake Blocher and Bosworth both had two hits in the game for the Vikings. Bosworth also pitched three innings solid relief, allowing one run. one hit, and one walk while striking out six. Enslen drove in a run in the sixth for TK with double off of Bosworth, and the Trojans scored twice in the first inning without the bene- 4- 1 i k •:?v Around are at i a ■ 'De^iqued by Utazfiw IP H • •ntiii BASEBALL, continued from previous page iEBBBBBB. fee 11 May 22-24. She placed ninth in the event with a time of 4:35.26. I> 2* II meter run as the Lakers advanced to the Division II National Championship Meet at Mt. San Antonio College, in Walnut, Calif. Saturday, Juno 7th 85-4-0 Broadmoor, SE, Caledonia Saturday, June l4tH 1131 W. S uperior St. Way land Saturday, June 21st 8301 iyron Ctr. 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Heather Veneman, Yondo, VanLaar, and Maddie Hicks each scored once in the first half for the — —Fighting Scots, while other second half goals were tal­ •*lied by VanLaar, Nicole i ,i |, » ii ■ ■ ■—« Chase, and Bridgette Smith. .AM -— * Katey Niemeyer, Quinn Huver, Alyssa Petz and Chelsea Denton also had assists for Caledonia. The Fighting Scots con­ trolled the play the entire evening, outshooting the Bulldogs 29-1 in the contest. Lauren Reed earned the shut­ out in net, needing to record only one save to do so. Caledonia was scheduled to face Holland Christian in the second of two district semifinals in Hastings Friday evening. Thornapple Kellogg and Wayland met in the other. The district cham­ Byron Center’s Anastasia Haisma (left) and pionship game is slated for Caledonia’s Hailey Yondo collide as they attempt to noon on Saturday. head the ball during the second half of Wednesday’s The winner of Saturday’s district opener in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) contest advances to the Caledonia dominated the Bulldogs from Byron Center Wednesday night in Hastings to open the Division 2 girls’ i • *» * W kfa*-in ■ laistk iiiib® W i it* I I i .ids'* ’ ’ ’ w 0 Ji“sa 1 I*1 rt»"* «i’’ ■ A w 4? n Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls' softball team closed out the regular season with two five-inning wins Hills Forest over the on Huskies Northern Wednesday (May 21). Meagan Bishop pitched a three-hitter, winning her fourth O-K Gold Conference game and striking out 11 bat­ ters in cruising to a 15-0 win over the Huskies in game one. The Trojans pounded out 14 hits, with seven different players recording hits and eight different girls tallying at least one RBI. Emma runs on four hits, two walks Bishop and Laci Forbes led and a couple of FHN errors. Stephanie Gonzalez and the way for the TK offense with three hits each. Jenna Nicole Tinker had two hits Teunessen, Katie Fletcher, each for the Trojans in the and Megan Bishop had two game. In the two games com­ hits each. Adrienne Palmer bined Emma Bishop was 6for-8 at the plate with three led her team with four RBI. Emma Bishop picked up triples, two doubles, and she her fourth conference win in scored seven times. The Trojans finished the TK’s 11-1 victory in game two. She scattered four hits conference season with a 8-4 while striking out eight of record winning their last seven conference games to the 21 batters she faced. Thornapple Kellogg broke finish second in the league. open the game in the second Wayland finished first with inning, sending 11 batter to an 11-1 record, having lost the plate and scoring seven • its only league game to the Caledonia’s varsity girls' softball team took the first step towards a district cham­ pionship on Tuesday. Scots The Fighting knocked off the host Falcons 11-2 in a Division 1 Pre­ District contest at East Kentwood High School to open the state’s post-season tournament. The win puts the Scots in Saturday’s district semifi­ nals, where they'll take on Forest Hills Central at East Kentwood. The Scots won their two O-K White Conference meetings this season with the Rangers by a combined score of 21 -1. Ottawa Hills and Grandville meet in the first Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr i district semifinal Saturday, at 9:30 a.m., with the game between the Fighting Scots and Rangers to follow. Fighting Scot juiiivji junior pitchIgl ill 1Jtui pivn er .Alexa Gehrls improved her record to 20-2 on the season as she guided her team to the win, allowing just three hits. She was backed up by a great defensive effort. Natasha Fischvogt lead the Scot offense, going 2-for4 with two doubles and three RBI. Leanne Tuuk went 2for-4 with a double and three RBI. and Amanda Kimes had Ww - A . Ml _______ ________________________ - -______________________________ ______________ _____ ___________ — The Fighting Scots’ Holly Orlowski (right) and Byron Center’s Amanda Haight battie for possession of the ball during the second half of Caledonia’s 8-0 district win Wednesday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Division 2 regional tourna­ ment at Plainwell later this week. A A v) SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN A Career in Cosmetology is waiting for you. Enroll today and be on your way to an exciting and profitable career of cosmetology in only less than a year. Trojans. TK opens Division 2 district play Saturday (May 31). The Trojans face South Christian in the second of two semifinal contests at Byron Center. 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For some athletes the Barry County Meet is the final meet of the year. For some of the best from Maple Valley and Lakewood its a part of a busy week that also includes the Honor Roll Meet held last night in Lansing. For a handful of others its one last competitive tune-up for the state finals. “We take it a little seri­ ous,” Maple Valley varsity head coach Brian Lincoln said of the county meet. “I know there’s a little smack my hoys wanted this one. “It’s nice to end the year for the team with a win.” Maple Valley's boys fin­ ished the day with 459.5 points. Hastings was second auto service inc Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience ( COi ISUMPTIOl J B < Rachael with 400.5, followed by Vanderwoude, relay, another state qualify­ Delton Kellogg 382.5, Williams, Hannah Williams, ing team, also dropped its Lakewood 332, and and Katie Searles racing to baton, eventually finishing Thornapple Kellogg 299.5. victory. fourth. State qualifying Lion junior Nick Thurlby Thornapple Kellogg's helped his team to the title by girls team in the 800-meter See COUNTY, next page being a part of three champi­ onship performances, a feat that was matched on the boys’ side his teammate Jeff Burd. Burd and Thurlby teamed up with Rob Morehouse and Josh Hall to help the Lions win the 1600meter relay, the day’s final event, in 3 minutes 32.23 seconds. Individually, Thurlby won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.54 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles in 39.97. Burd took the 800-meter run in 2:06.08, and teamed with Morehouse, Josh Fulford, and Brad Laverty to win the 3200meter relay in 8:32.91. Clearly some of the top relay teams in the area need­ ed an extra tune-up for the state finals. The Maple Valley boys had problems in the 400-meter relay and the state-bound 800-meter relay. Hastings 400-meter relay team, another state qualifier on the boys' side, was dis­ qualified. Thornapple Kellogg won *? : the girls' meet with 515 points. Maple Valley was second with 403.5, followed Thornapple Kellogg senior Jennifer Noffke attempts by Lakewood 343.5, to get over the bar at 4 feet 8 inches in the high jump Hastings 296, and Delton during Tuesday ’ s Barry County Meet at Lakewood High Kellogg 276. School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) An outstanding 400-meter relay race between Maple Valley’s and Delton’s girls was spoiled at the J Kalamazoo Valley H "For the effects you are after Association Championship Meet last week when Delton 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 L>X *1^——-------------------------------------dropped the baton. 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Lakewood’s girls took the other relay race, with the team of Alexis Brodbeck, Jessika Blackport, Brittany Raffler, and Ashley Pifer fin­ ishing the 3200-meter event teams from Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg raced to first and second in that event, with the Lion team of Lauren Pierce, Mallorie Densmore, Elizabeth Stewart, and Dani Christensen winning in 1:48.76. Mishaps like those opened the door for some other teams. The Thornapple Kellogg foursome of Marcus McKeough, Nate Jazwinski, Josh Thaler, and Luke Bremer raced to victory in the 400-meter relay on the boys’ side with a time of 46.99. Delton’s state qualify­ ing team of Taylor Kingsley, David Roberts. Roberts, Justin * ’A in the 1600, and more than 47 seconds ahead of Lakewood’s Blackport in the 3200. Other winners on the track in the girls' meet were Hastings’ Jessica Lee who took the 100-meter dash in •!•' and Raffler who won 12. yy the 800-meter run in 2:30.41. Raffler outraced her team­ mate Pifer in the 800, who finished second in 2:35.11. There were five different winners in the five field events on the girls' side. Pierce won the long jump Manning the high jump at 6•Il Valley’s Stacey Fassett both cleared 9-6, with London 2. Saxon junior Ryan earning the championship thanks to fewer attempts. Burgdorf edged out Maple TK’s Kelsey Webster was Valley’s Charles Wymer, third (9-0), and her teammate Epperson, and Johnson to Rebecca Denney and Maple win the 100-meter dash and Valley’s Karlee Mater tied the 200-meter dash. He took the 100 in 11.23 and the 200 for fourth (8-6). Maple Valley freshman in 22.72. Delton's Vandermeer won Luke Densmore set a new school-record with his cham­ the 400-meter dash in 52.09. pionship throw of 50-2.25 in Lakewood's Dan Schasser the shot put. The mark came took the 1600-meter run in TK’s TK's Keith on his final throw, and edged 4:35.91. him past senior teammate Winchester won the 3200Chris Loveall who finished meter run in 10:16.74. Kellogg, Thornapple second at 49-2.25. In the boys’ pole vault, Hastings, and Lakewood Maple Valley's Kaleb Root state qualifiers will compete cleared 13-0 to top the in the Division 2 state finals Saxons' Jeremy Rogers who this Saturday at Zeeland went 12-6. The Saxons' Josh High School. State qualifiers Morehouse won the discus at from Maple Valley and 131-7. A pair of Trojans won Delton Kellogg will be a part the jumps, with Blake of the Division 3 state finals Johnson taking the long at Comstock Park. jump at 19-6.25 and Nate at 15-7.75. Maple Valley’s Brittanie Brady won the shot put at 32-4.75, with Lakewood's Sara Jemison second at 31-6.5, and TK's Alesha Ward third at 30-8.5. Jemison won the discus at 109-10, with Ward second at 106-7. In the high jump. 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Sparta 546.5, Sturgis 538, Chippewa Hills 532. and Ypsilanti 499. The Williamston boys also earned a championship n the day. outscoring Adrian at the top of the tenteam standings 942 to 914.5. Caledonia’s boys* finished seventh with 649 points, after being invited when regional champion Zeeland West dropped out of the meet. b -* The Fighting Scots’ Justin Dixon closes in on the finish line in the 100-meter dash as teammate Aaron Greenbauer fights to get to the finish behind him at Saturday’s MITCA Team State Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In the true spirit of the event, the Trojan girls’ team had 22 different athletes pick up r_ints. From senior Alesha Ward, who won the discus at 11 feet 9 inches, to freshman Katie Lark, who placed 22nd in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of 55.03 seconds. Caledonia's boys had 24 different ath­ letes score. Ward and Emma Ordway had the Trojans* champi­ onships on the day. Ordway sprinted to a time of 1:00.15 in the 400-meter dash, while also placing ninth in the 100 (13.19), and third in the 200 (26.69). Ypsilanti is ranked fifth in the state in Division 2 in the final girls' rankings, two spots ahead of Williamston. Those rankings reflect a pro­ jected finish at the MHSAA state finals, which will be held this weekend in Zeeland, and only the top eight finishers in each event are scored. Ypsilanti had plenty of those Saturday, after a mechanical problem with its bus caused a late arrival by the teams. Phoenix runners won six of the 12 events on the track, and only Ordway prevented them from win­ ning every individual race 800 meters or less, less. Ypsilanti’s Maria Williams was second to Ordway in the 400, with a time of 1:00.97. The Phoenix had Kyra Caldwell win the 100-meter hurdles in 14.80, the 100meter dash in 12.72. the 200meter dash in 25.81, and the 300-meter hurdles in 46.38, and Sha’meka Hamilton win the 800-meter run in 2:23.39, while also taking the 800meter relay with the team of Talecia Francois, Shavonne Roberson, Hamilton, and Maria Williams in 1:47.41. In contrast, Williamston's girls won just one event, the 3200-meter relay with a team of Shelby Guile, Lauren Halm. Emma Drenth, and Kate Nelson finishing in a new meet record time of 9:29.64. ■I Is wu vehicle’s If not... Bring M to 4837 Cherry Valley Rd. Middleville, MI 49333 1 RLE ON WHEELS! (269) 795-3100 sales@streetdfeamsbyross.com w w w. s tr eetd reams by ross. com §> I We’re the ones your specialist calls when they can’t fit it! We ‘re more than just a custom car shop II " I 1 I Caledonia’s Dillion Tompkins easily clears 5 feet 9 inches in the high jump Saturday morning at the Division 2 MITCA Team State Finals in Jenison. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan freshman Allyson Winchester was on the heels of Halm and Drenth in the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. She was seventh in the 1600 in 5:28.57, and fifth in the 3200 in 11:59.07. Ward finished in the top ten in three field events, placing ninth in the shot put at 29-7.25 and fourth in the high jump at 4-10. One of the top events for the Trojans was the pole where vault, where Brittany London set a new school­ record by clearing 10-2, which earned her a second place finish. Grand Rapids Christian's Kelly Veldkamp won the event, also clearing 10-2. TK's Kelsey Webster was ninth at 9-2, and Rebecca Denney tenth at 88. The Trojan 1600-meter relay team of Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Kylie Schultz, and Ordway was fourth in 4:17.76, and the 3200-meter relay team of Jordan Bronkema, Winchester, Webster, and Schultz was fifth in I ilk i Id* j ua * i ■:kt I risi tit/it iMa •ill-fii 4*. 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Other top ten performanc­ es for the TK girls came from Lara Dahlke who was third in the long jump (15-1). Danielle Rosenberg who was fifth in the 100-meter hurdles (16.38) and seventh in the 300-meter hurdles (49.28), Hana Hunt who finished tenth in the 200 (27.28), and the 400-meter relay team (eighth, 1:00.15). TK also got points from Joanna Hillman, Beth Fuller, Nicole Raymond, Megan Hager, Jillian Holmquist, Jennifer Noffke. Alex Noffke, I at 269-795-2513 X �The Sun and News, Middleville, May 31,2008/ Page 19 TRACK, continued from previous page ♦* VII 1 ■ I*, 2 GIRLS & A DAYCARE has 2 full-time opening. Lov­ ing Christian atmosphere, school. age kids welcomed. 84th & Alden Nash, Alto, (616)868-7094. License# DG410082201. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT 30 acre WILDLIFE FOREST, Alto/M-50 near I96. 1.5 bath, 1,150 sq. ft. $595 cats okay. utilities, & (616)891-1840 ___________ CALEDONIA 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Stove & refrigerator. 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VanderVennen, Isandro VanderVeen placed sixth in and Anderson, Gomez competing in the shot the 200 with a time of 22.96, discus. and fourth in the 100-meter put and the Sparta's VanderVennen was third in dash at 11.17. the shot put at 48-8, Gomez Brandon VanDriel set a new ninth at 44-4, and Anderson meet record in the 100 with 13th at 41-5. In the discus, his time of 10.81, and was VanderVennen placed fourth second to Whitehall's Tony at 138-2, Anderson sixth at Fountain in the 200 who set a 129-2, and Gomez 15th at new meet record in that event with a time of 21.83. 115-9. Other top ten finishes Donny Williamston's Stiffler won both throwing came from the Scots' Dillion events, taking the discus at Tompkins in the pole vault 169-11 and the shot put in a (sixth, 12-2), the 3200-meter relay team (sixth, 8:16.12), mew meet record of 58-1.5. Third place was the top the 800-meter relay team Ben 1:35.39),1:35.39), of the (ninth, finish for any Diefenbach in the 1600 (sev­ enth, 4:34.89) and the 3200 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: (tenth, 10:18.43), the 400All real estate advertising in this news­ meter relay team (ninth, paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which 45.33), Luke Taylor in the collectively make it illegal to advertise onn zi.cn IAGO “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ 800 (1:59.76), and the 1600nation based on race, color, religion, sex, meter relay team (eighth, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to 3:40.99). make any such preference, limitation or Contributing other points discrimination." 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The right combination of pressure on the attack, and some conservative defensive play helped Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls' soc­ cer team to a 1 -0 victory over Zeeland East in the first round of the Division 2 District Tournament at Hastings. "We didn’t know much of Zeeland East, and so we started out very conserva- lively and played stingy defense," said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “I told the girls to contest everything and don’t let any shots get off." Briana Yarger, filling in in net for injured Kate Scheidel earned the shut out. making eight saves for the Trojans. Molly Wilson also came up big once again for TK, filling in for the injured Nicole Ybema at sweeper. “Molly was busy running down loose runners all night “Within the last 10 min­ utes of play Briana made a save of a lifetime." Langridge said. “With her body airborne and arms stretched out. she stopped an unstoppable ball. She was very happy after the game and said that she was going to do everything in her power to have another shutout." The Trojans were slated to face Wayland in the district semifinals Friday evening. The Wildcats were 1-0 win­ ners over the host Saxons on Tuesday. “After about 15 minutes of feeling out Zeeland East, we kicked up and started to pres­ sure a lot in their backfield." Langridge said. “Kelsey Aubil. Kaley Jachim, Lyndi Garrison. and Nicole Humphrey all pressured with great intensity. Kaley Jachim had some great opportunities that just missed." Finally with 25 minutes remaining in the second half, the Trojans broke through. Kendra Ohler collected a loose ball, that Ashley Jachim had sent across the field, taking it away from the Chix keeper and the defense. She fired a low shot into the corner of the goal with her teammates Humphrey and Garrison helping to distract the Chix's defense in front. After getting that first goal, the Trojans backed off a bit again. “Defensively, I knew we needed to protect the goal long, and Briana just keeps getting better for US," Langridge said. With the Trojans clinging to a l-0 lead late in the first half, Ashley Jachim and Yarger both came up with big plays to help the Trojans hold on. Jachim came up big, as the Chix did a very good job of working the ball around and switching field to her side. Time and again Jachim was able to get to the ball and keep her opponents at bay. Thornapple Kellogg’s Catharina Paulsen (left) works to get the ball past a Zeeland East player near midfield during the second half of the Trojans’ district opening vic­ tory Tuesday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) S1,OOO FREE GAS (O * ■L TK’s Amanda Nicholas arrives a moment to late to take the ball away from a Zeeland East attacker during the second half of Tuesday’s Division 2 District opener in Hastings. (Photo by Dan Goggins) and needed to play conservalively again,” Langridge said. “We dropped many players back to hold off Zeeland East from scoring. Our defense of Molly Wilson, Megan Crapse, Amanda Nicholas, Kristin Tedrow and Celia Salmon all played very well, but the it was our midfield line of Ashley Jachim. Kendra Ohler, Catharina Poulsen. Alyssa Vereeke, Brittany Giguere, and Courtney 46 OOO FREE GAS Dewent that keep the pres­ sure on the Chicks.” "It was a total team effort and the girls played hard for 80 minutes.” Caledonia met Holland Christian in Friday’s other district semifinal. The dis­ trict championship game is slated for noon on Saturday (May 31). The winner of that contest advances to this week's Division 2 Regional tournament at Plainwell. S1,OOO FREE GAS S1OOO FREE GAS o II I FREE GAS *— WE ARE MAKING II AFFORDABLE FOR YOU TO DRIVE WHAT YOU WANT! 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No. 23/June 7, 2008 Thornapple Kellogg OM team in top 10 at world championship WiH stud Mtttl vonJ i ojiil ’OT3£ Gnoi) iT ivbO A rifiv/ mnoi (isM vorlT mW OTOO JSTOfl idibi bi/ib by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Marlee Willshire, Jager Flikkema, Merle Simmons, Jade Hilton, Emily Adams, Janie Noah and Amy Cutlip know first hand what it is like to perform on the world stage before media from across the nation and interna­ tionally. These members of the Mind Odyssey of the Eccentrics team competed with 61 other Division I teams at the University of Maryland at College Park. They tied with a team from Warsaw, Poland, but did come in above a team from Forest Hills that performed after them. Less than 1 point divided the two teams. The Page Elementary stu­ dents were able to watch the team from Forest Hills fol­ lowing their presentation. More than 800 teams of students from around the world competed in the 29th annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals from May 31 to June 3. Students from different cultures and widely varying backgrounds economic showed that creativity is uni­ versal. They brought creative solutions to an Odyssey of the Mind problem while appreci­ ating the creativity of others. The teams have worked throughout the school year solving problems and were judged as the most creative in a series of rigorous state and national competitions. In Maryland, the teams represented their state and country in hopes to prove that they are the world's most creative problem-solvers. Odyssey of the Mind has teams throughout the United States and in more than 15 other countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Poland, and Germany Mexico. In fact, members of the Page team shared their floor ■ at the University of Mary land dormitory with a team from U Japan and said they really h enjoyed spending time with B them. Teams showed off inter­ RITCHIE C0LISEUm<^ * * —————, rw .1/ ■ v --4 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALS REGISTRATION B • » £ / I- EXS B See OM, page 3 it 1 > •. Marlee Willshire, Jager Flikkema, Merle Simmons, Jade Hilton, Emily Adams, Janie Noah and Amy Cutlip pose for a quick photo op at the OM World Championship. Caledonia billboard ordinance passes I IA Gina) 1 tot rwoT iqoiq mttn taquZ dliw tai&m 3122UO wiT d asd I rinot ) ad) innfiFI arlT □□nsn nifioad lO^Oiq art) yd oils ol zai) isvo aflT to bo b by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Although it was not on the tentative agenda passed out for Wednesday’s Caledonia Township board meeting, the proposed billboard ordi­ nance was added by Supervisor Bryan Harrison with the consent of board members as an item for dis­ cussion or a possible motion. The billboard ordinance has been passed back and forth between the board and the Caledonia Township Planning Commission for several months. The need for a new ordi­ nance regarding billboards became apparent when a project under consideration by the planning commission to allow Walgreen’s to con­ struct a store on five proper­ ties at the corner of 92nd Street and M-37 foundered over a billboard. The commission had grant­ ed preliminary site plan * approval in January to the project presented by GeneenDeKock Properties. The proj­ ect was viewed not only as an opportunity to upgrade five properties owned by Walter VandenToorn but also as an opportunity to set the stan­ dards for commercial devel­ opment on the east side of M37. It was a rarity, a win-win for everybody: The removal of substandard properties, the addition of an attractive new commercial entity, the benefit of relocating a bill­ board and, last but not least, the potential for a significant increase in local property tax revenue. There was an additional spin-off for the Village of Caledonia. The Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company, which was already planning new construction, was now under the gun to proceed more rapidly because two of the buildings it relied upon for storage of fertilizer and associated products were rented from VandenToorn and were scheduled under the Walgreen’s plan to be demolished this past April. At the time, Planning Chairman Commission Archie Warner had observed that the billboard on the site would have to be removed. More prophetically than he could have imagined, his comment — "The billboard has to go. It may be a deal breaker" — came true. The billboard became a deal breaker when it was apparent that there was no way to relocate the billboard under the existing ordinance. There the matter rested with participants, dividing those opposed to any modifi­ cation of the existing ordi­ nance prohibiting the move­ ment of billboards from those who, while not enthu­ siastic about billboards, were concerned with the loss of a project that initially had so much promise. In the end, the issue came down to how to solve two problems. The first, crafting an ordinance that would preserve the existing prohibition on billboards but would also cre­ ate a very carefully controlled flexibility. And secondly, who would control the flexibility — the board of trustees or the planning commission? According to a copy of the draft ordinance adopted by the board and obtained by the Sun and News, final con­ trol rests with the planning commission. Although the amended ordinance also makes some changes with regard to signs other then billboards, the sec­ tions most relevant to the Walgreen’s project prohibit changes to non-conforming billboards except under spe­ cial circumstances. It also adds a clause extending the rules governing the repair of sS rd by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Plans for the Caledonia Station were presented by Jerry Barnaby at the May 29 meeting of the Village of Caledonia Planning Commission. The site plan submitted by Barnaby and reviewed by the commission calls for a proj­ ect in three phases. Phase I allows the establishment of a courtyard area between the old Caledonia Post Office and the building formerly occupied Curves. by (Barnaby owns both build­ ings.) A small kitchen would be located in the ell of the Curves building that faces ns Fl noils) 2 fl vTOl ^niioom ob&teD immoD or IT dfifnBfl dmmoo I oi 130 I awolte jjvhuoo >d) bri£ biqmoo dfifrtsfl) <aSni 112 A bouool ZSVTIlD past," he commented, noting that the site had been the loca­ tion of the train station in the days when trains came through the village. The courtyard would be furnished with small tables, and the surface would be paved. A catch basin would be inserted into the courtyard and connected to a drain at the back of the building. Some small tables could also be on the sidewalk in front of the courtyard and facing Main Street. Phase II involves creating a kitchen and dining area in the Curves building, while Phase III would see the cre­ ation of deck at the rear of the building and facing the ground, letters. letters, figures, graphics or other characters. Three actions that the owner of a non-conforming billboard may take include: • The billboard may be changed to another non-con­ forming billboard or another See BOARD, page 7 Caledonia implements payment plan for utilities In This Issue See PLAN, page 2 r I Even a community that an envelope, and either drive it or mail it back to the town­ prides itself for its small town folksiness and rural ship offices. The township atmosphere can take advan­ then must open each enve­ tage of information-age con­ lope, deposit payment into the bank, and enter the infor­ venience. Township mation into its records. Caledonia Under the new "customer Supervisor Bryan Harrison, a member of the township util­ convenience plan," residents ity committee, recently asked can download a form from the township board to the Web site; sign it and send approve electronic checking it to the office, and never service that will allow town­ need to visit the township ship utility customers the office or lick a stamp again. “It really is about option of electronic, auto­ matic payments for their improved customer service. I water and sewer bills. do almost all my banking and Currently, residents on the bill payments online or parking lot. Access to the township water or sewer sys- through auto-deduction, deck would be through the tem are sent a postcard said Harrison in press Curves building or directly billing every quarter. Upon receiving the bill, customers See CALEDONIA, page 2 from the parking lot. Bill must fill out a check, place in Commissioner Robertson shared his knowl­ edge of the area, noting that the Curves building for years I had been the Wagon Wheel restaurant, a gathering place for farmers who came in for • Orangeville Days planning continues breakfast. He also noted that • Golf, baby-sitting classes available a door at the east side of the • Yankee Springs commission building led to living quar­ ters for the restaurateur. discusses M-179’s future In a later phone conversa­ • Yankee Springs Township park now tion, Barnaby shared his has water intention to repaint and incorporate into the building • Scots and Trojans bring their best to Barnaby proposes downtown ice cream parlor the courtyard. The courtyard is the area between the two buildings and fronting on Main Street. The courtyard would pro­ vide seating for patrons and entrance would be through the gate from Main Street. Food and beverages would be served through two win­ dows in the kitchen at the back of the courtyard. Plans call for the sale of small sandwiches, ice cream, and beverages such as coffee. Barnaby explained that there is no place in the down­ town of the village where people may simply gather to relax and enjoy a beverage, ice cream or a sandwich. "I’m trying to tie into the non-conforming signs dam­ aged for any reason to bill­ boards. illboard owners will be allowed to perform normal maintenance, change the sur­ face area to a lesser or equal area, replace landscaping below the base of the bill­ board, and change the back- face best » �I y.c.z«?u Page 2/Ttfc Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008 I PLAN, continued from page 1 the two wagon wheels that were originally mounted on the top of the building. Commission members raised several questions and concerns. Chairman Chris Clark led the discussion, saying that outside businesses are not allowed and added that McDonald’s and the Essential Bean have outside decks. In both establish­ ments, patrons order their food inside and carry it out­ side. Mark Sisson, village plan­ ner, observed, "We allow drive-up windows for cars; why not for pedestrians. It is not a problem for getting food and then going outside. It is a problem if a waiter comes out and takes orders." He noted that having tables and chairs on the side­ walk in front of the courtyard means they would actually be on village property. He questioned, "Is this some­ thing the village council wants to do?" Having tables and chairs on a raised deck over a side­ walk is also problematic since the deck would be located on village property, e.g., the sidewalk facing the north parking lot. Barnaby indicated that only a couple tables would be placed in front of the courtyard, and they would be very small. Sisson pointed out that the proposal for the tables on the sidewalk needs to be defined carefully. "At what point •ft do you dis­ rupt pedestrian traffic?" he asked. Also, there is the issue of bicycles and a bicycle rack. Commissioner Brian Hicks asked, "How critical to success are tables and awnings?" Barnaby assured him they were necessary because people are looking for different environments. Commissioner Chuck Swift asked, "What would you do with the tables in the evening?" Barnaby replied that they would be taken in. Clark remarked that the courtyard would be an improvement. For him, the principal concern is the vil­ lage allowing use of its prop­ erty in front of the courtyard. Swift added that he had measured the area and thought there was enough room for what was being pro­ posed. He added that it did not look as though the area was • heavily traveled. Barnaby added that he was willing to put in planters to improve the appearance of the area. Clark initiated a discus­ sion of the timeline for the phases, inquiring, "I assume you want to do that this year?" Barnaby said that his dis­ cussions with the health department had indicated that the inside dining area could be accessed from the rear. He added that he would not do that phase until he saw how successful the courtyard was. Hicks, addressing Sisson, expressed concern about parking, given the number of spaces that had been lost to the streetscape project. Sisson said that he really was not concerned because a lot of the use would be by pedestrians. He added that it was not likely to be a desti­ nation but to be used by peo­ ple who are already down­ town. Robertson mentioned the presence of other businesses. Swift suggested people would walk over. Sisson suggested there is evidence that a shortage of parking can actually make some des­ tinations more attractive than might otherwise be the case. Mike Maviglia, commis­ sioner and village trustee, said the village has not given up on the idea of purchasing land for another parking lot and that people have always had to walk to village desti­ nations. The issue of liability was raised, and Sisson observed that it was usually shifted from the governmental entity to the business. Barnaby concurred and said that most restaurants automatically carry at least $1 million in general liability coverage. Returning to aesthetic issues, Robertson said he would prefer benches in front of the courtyard rather than tables and chairs because he felt benches would look much better. On hours of operation, Barnaby said he did not envi­ sion selling ice cream before 10 a.m. but that the shop would be open earlier for coffee. Sisson thought 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Barnaby agreed. Maviglia asked, "Seven days a week?" Barnaby agreed, saying that nothing was going on on Sundays, and he would like to see something happening. The location of a bike rack also occupied the commis­ sion. One suggestion was to move the mailboxes on the Lake Street side farther down Lake Street. Signage would be handled through an insert in the existing Curves sign. A brief discussion of light­ ing was begun by Commissioner Danise Regan, who asked about lighting in the courtyard. Barnaby said he does not anticipate much lighting; what lighting there is would be wall packs that would meet the requirements for cut-off lighting. He said he did not intend to provide lighting for any awnings; if there were lighting for awnings, it would be part of ■a the awning. Mindful of the renova­ tions being considered by the downtown merchants group, Barnaby said he was work­ ing with the group on the choice of historic paint col­ ors. Sisson commented that the kind of project envi­ sioned by Barnaby was not new, that other communities had successfully worked out the details. The negotiations with the village council would need to be very spe­ cific, he cautioned. The commission unani­ mously approved the site plan with five stipulations: Implementation of the rec­ ommendations from Fleis and Vandenbrink, village engineers; the hours of oper­ ation would be 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; a trash receptacle be placed inside the courtyard; outdoor lighting cannot exceed the height of the building; and the outdoor eating area would be serv­ iced through an outdoor service window and no out­ door wait staff service would be provided. $ 4»l In a second motion, the commission recommended to the village council the establishment of a rear area provided lighting would be downcast and full cut-off fix­ tures; general liability insur­ ance to provide sufficient coverage for the rear area; and the striping off of one parking place immediately behind the building and the unstriping of one parking spot for pedestrian traffic. The third motion recom­ mended the village council to allow the area in front to be established as described in the site plan with condi­ tions: No more than two tables two-feet in diameter with chairs on the front side of the walk; general liability insurance to provide suffi­ cient coverage for the front area; a minimum of one trash receptacle placed in front of the building; and a bike rack for a minimum of six bicy­ cles to be placed in close proximity to the establish­ ment. In other business, the commission agreed to con­ tinue reviewing changes to ordinances and asked Sisson to send a list of the current proposed ordinances and changes to the planned unit development ordinance. k»»< •ft £ $0 V* in la psi® 9^ * 'A CALEDONIA, continued from page 1 release. “I thought local gov­ ernment should offer the same services to our cus­ tomers." The township will have to have a physical form author- e o a bed&a J izing the deduction in order to set up the new accounts. “I think most people will appreciate the service,” he added. “It saves everyone involved time and money.” The township also is reviewing options that will allow residents to pay prop­ erty taxes by automatic bank withdrawal this summer when bills come out in July. Another option, online credit card payments, is being considered as well, but is less attractive due to addi- rGGmi/irj Is your dog leaving a trail of hair through your house? Then try our deshedding service. 124 E. 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Currently visitors to the township web­ site can review board and planning commission agen­ das and minutes, residential assessing information, zon­ ing ordinances or download forms for services such as building permits or voter reg­ istration. The township also voted last month to post its annual budget and monthly expen­ diture reports online. The Web site address is www.caledoniatownship.org A I fol A. __ 'srWi Summer insect art camp offered at Freeport library Students can join the Freeport District Library for a summer of sun, fun, insects and art. They will be inspired by insects of every kind as they create critter art. All proceeds will be donated to •ft the Freeport District Library. Bug collection jars Thursday, June 12, 2 p.m. $3 per child. Children can get ready for the summer bug season with their very own bug collection jar. They can enjoy looking and learning about bugs while keeping them safe in a decorated plas­ tic jar. The jar is perfect for toting bugs to the bug parade at the Freeport library on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. Construct a bug Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m. $4. per child. With help from flying friends, each child will design a laminated bug placemat to use at every meal. Children will learn the parts of a bug while creating their masterpieces. Batik I bugs Wednesday, July 16, at 11 a.m. $10 per participant. Batik has been an art and a craft for centuries and is part of ancient Indonesian tradi­ tion. Children will create a Batik bug on a T-shirt and will be able to show off their work of art. Because the technique of Batik requires the use of hot wax, only adults and children over the age of 10 may participate. The activity fee includes a white Freeport library T-shirt to Batik. Please indicate shirt size when registering. Registration forms are available at the Freeport District Library, 208 S. State St., Freeport. Forms and activity fees are due before June 12. Make checks payable to the Freeport District Library. For more information tali® about Bug Art Camp or the summer reading program, contact the Freeport District Library at 616-765-5181. Wi ?«kii HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com | Goodrich ZUALITY THEATERS 269-945-SH0W Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) ’Sb iti ’Suite Ik Rocking Seat* • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25c com refills BIG SCREENS $4.00 fc? 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These eccentric characters are sure to give audiences a laugh as they solve a prob­ lem within an Earth system and go on to launch a new fad. This problem was s{III nsored by NASA. During their stay in Maryland the Page team was able to attend solutions of other problems and saw some of the solutions created by college-age, level IV teams. World competition is the only time college teams perform. The group solutions are judged on creativity and risk­ taking. The students learn to apply their creativity to prob­ lem solving. Teams also learn how to manage time and money, how to share ideas and negotiate with one another, and to perform in NW ! W NN? NS! SA w nt. A 1v % sS NS Bl J®* It *k r. ■ ♦ 7'^ t I. JF** ••• •-W. I 4 The Page Odyssey of the Mind Eccentrics team enjoyed their stay in Washington. The team members are Marlee Willshire, Merle Simmons, Emily Adamsm jade Hilton, Jager Flikkema, Janie Noah and Amy Cutlip, front of an audience. Because the problems pro­ vide for divergent solutions, students incorporate their knowledge and interests in such areas as math, history, art, music, science, acrobat­ ics, athletics, robotics, and anything else a child can imagine and enjoy. The Page team also partic­ ipated in the Creativity Festival. Booths from each Odyssey state or country will challenge attendees with ere- ative games. NASA, the sponsor, had a booth at the festival handing out informa­ tional materials. Entry to the competitions and festival are free. The Page team also was allowed to march in a parade in Olympic style. The competition ended with an awards ceremony. where more than 16,000 peopie heard the world champions of creativity announced. Only the top six teams in each problem were named. At the ceremony, the Page team did not hear their name and did not know their stand­ ing until they returned to the dorm. The Page team was coached by Mindy Cutlip and Melissa Flikkema. Team members and the family sup­ porters who traveled to Maryland were able to spend a day in Washington, D.C. The team raised money to attend the event through donations, candy sales, a car wash, bake sale and more. Team members pointed out that they “ worked eight months, raised more than $5,000 to place eighth at world finals in 2008.” Kellogg Thornapple Odyssey of the Mind teams will form in the fall for the 2008-09 year. Coordinator Annie Halle said that parents who would like information ■511^ ssliffl Orangeville Days planning continues fl*** 0**»* iJi 8! WW 02692763 > I? J cuss plans for the event. The basketball three-on-three competition will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to be even a little more heated this year. There will be the usual pancake breakfast prepared by members of the Orangeville Fire Department and food from local churches and organizations. The Fountain of Faith 1 Summertime At Contempo Salon „ i S; Beach Towel $2.95 or Beach Towel with Beach Bag $3.95 with any Salon or Boutique Purchase. Contempo _________ I oZaLON A Full Service Contemporary Solon 616-891-1093 .•i 7/77/ & i J J zlir Jr* < J F J Come on in the waters fine 1a Jl — We are celebrating the arrival of Summer 1 f J / A. (' Team members got to march under a tunnel of arms on Thursday, June 5. Mark Paradowski said he is really excited about the third Orangeville Days on Aug. 15 and 16 this year. The event will include a euchre tournament on Friday night at the village hall and everything from a return visit by Laura the Elephant to food, kids activities and more on Saturday. The Orangeville Days committee met June 2 to dis- <4 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia Village Centre I; - church will again have tamales for sale, and St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is sponsoring com steamed in an antique appa­ ratus loaned by Charlton Park. The Orangeville Baptist Church will have members of its teen group helping with games for children. New this year will be a NASCAR display and a rodeo event held at the Gun River Inn. Miss Little The is Orangeville pageant returning, as well. Karen Hayward is planning a meet­ ing at the Orangeville Township Hall for girls and their parents. Anyone who would like more information may contact Hayward at 269-623-8340 for more information. Paradowski is looking for more volunteers to work on this weekend of old-fash­ ioned family fun. Anyone interested in assisting may contact him at 616-8136975. I —rf“ may call her this summer at 269-945-8835. A flyer about the program will go home with students in the fall. Training is available for parents who would like to coach a team, since there are only seven members on each team. The team received a heroes" welcome when they returned to school Thursday, June 5, and were able to share some of their experi­ ences with teachers and fel­ low students. Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative prob­ lem-solving program for stu­ dents from kindergarten through college. Founded in 1978, it is the oldest and largest creative problemsolving competition in the world. Learn more at www.odysseyofthemind.co m. I * r '■ * -* * * j I 1 Li / ; * f r'> . y Page OM team enjoyed trip to world finals. Team members worked together to be named 8th in the world. pictured on the bottom row are Marlee Willshire, Merle sjmmOns, Emily Adams. In the middle row are jade Hilton, Jager Flikkema and Janie Noah with Amy Cutlip at the top. Happy Father’s Day f I I I Say it with strength and style. STEEL LEATHER TITANIUM >x< S K A G E N OF M M A R K • Shop now for your Father’s Day gifts at SwierengA 1 Where Quality meets Service - Since 1949 § co ro 3 Located in the Caledonia Village Centre on -37 616-891-5750 9369 Cherry Valley Open Monday 9-8, Tuesday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-2 �P'age 4/The Sun and News, Middievihe June 7. 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Idling Church ~ Serving a Liling h/rd Mining Wrjrthip ............................... 9:30 a m F-Hknvship Time (Dutton United Reformed Cfturcfi MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE * Caledonia. Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Word Rev Richard J Miller Rev David Ktompen 698-6850 www duttonurc or IS 1 Truth FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Schtx4 1050 a m DougUs G. Reason. Viwution Evening Praiec 600 p m D>v»d M Snyder. Minister of Mumc .... 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service . . ... llrOOam Sunday Evening Service....................... ... PaUor Dr IIrian F Hamym Wednesday Mid Week Prayer............ .... 6:45 p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stile* Word of Life (Hubs........................... . . .... 6:45 p.m. JJ SE - Calctkmu raM of M-37 2 I All walks, One faith BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 8 11:00am www.bnghtside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm IL CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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. Pastor Jim Roemkc Church: (269) 795-2391 •II Web • I site: http.//good*hcphcrdlcms.googlcpaga.a>m GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 Wcm M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 A Chun h with a r artng heart for our (timmunity and the world' Sunday Worship 6*00 p.m. Meeting you. your friends, and your family - ... ................................ 930 a m and 6:00 p m fChild & Adult HDunng the School Year) right where you ’re at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Patter OMM LAKE COMMUNITY CMCJnOM M 37 at lOOch St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:00.9:30 & 11.00 269-795-7903 uwwgunlakccommunitychurch.org Lakeside Contemporary Worship ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................... 10:45 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. June 8 - 10:00 a m. - Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: R6R-O39! 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 .9:30 am. 11:00 a.m. .6:30 p.m DAVID L McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org CherryVXlley rwH n.rw nd I.Al.».nr St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . .Non-lrodthonai Service ........... Traditional Service Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Scott E. Manning 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Website n\> ;• n-i Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church Sundiv Servic i Make Sunday the best * 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Am naa «t nUV 9185 (henv Vaftpy. SuM • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org A < * I Pwlor Rev. Cfcnt Cozxr, Ph D. ta— ^cornerstone church 1_ www.cornerchurch.org This Sunday Morning "Life Swap: The Pursuit of Happiness" 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 2045 68th St. SE 698-3170 11 00am • Contemporary and Sunday School Nur»erv available dunng tercet Service Times: X f Sunday School......... Morning Worship..... Evening Worship..... Youth............... ....... Pioneer Club............ Bible Study............. Q*4S a m 9 te • 9 9 9 • ...................... 11:00 a.m ....................... 6:00 p.m. ............ Weds. 6:30 p.m. ................. Call for info. ........... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaukaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke ^neuulife SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlrfegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37. then west on 76th St. Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Pastore Rev. Allen Strouse Phone (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone (616) 868-6437 COMMUNITY Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace L Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' and 48 St Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 1060 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml »• www cbcwm org <http://www.cbcwm.org > • 616-550-1067 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.livinghopeassembty.org (616) 698-0749 Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org WHITNEYVILLE SIBLE CHURCH 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is bird' ft Sunday School ...............................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 10:30am Sunday Evening Service ................................... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)............ .5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group...................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ...................................... .6:45 p.m. Rev Neal Stockeland. Intenm Pastor • Rev Karl Bashkx, Assoc Pastor Website whrtneyviltebible com_ Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" L Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 * Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION 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 welcomel Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web sire: miwayfarercc.org FARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. ....... 4:00 pm ....... 9:30 am » WAY FAREP^ 44 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mown? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am y Mddble ftowduH fwre u uiekomt 8 10am - Traditional 9 45am Bible Studies day ofyour week Peace Church A Farth Community of the PC(USA) qf Iwing) hflp7/netmhetna erg 'see 'ttxrches exe/ch ’ 7897 Community Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. in middieviliecr c org 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Phone 891-9259 M-37 Pt Rev David T. Hustwtok - Rector Chuch 269 795-2370 Rettery 26Q-948-9327 J HTlje <2>lb QTime W ^letljobisit Qftjurclj A Place for Family & Friends Rev. Murk Bauer, Pastor mile off Sunday Worship Rev. Merit Huwalda. Pastor of Outreach A Enfolding Church Office (616) 891-1512 (1 Rev Tom DeVnes Pastor - 795-3667 9:30 a m 11:00 am Sunday School............................ McCann Rd. 9:15 A.M Morning Prayer • 11 -00 A M Holy Communion 111 Church Street Tim A. Vine, Aw Pucor/Yourh 7240 6Mlh Slreel. 2415 Hednesdas Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Frank P Snyder. Senior Putor 10 5$ a m 616-698-8104 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. •A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Morning 9.30 am Evening 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6 00 pm WFUR 102 9FM 4 Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service f •S I I ’V A “Lighthouse" on the comer... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship......................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult * 1 thru 3 yrs.) - Sunday Preschool (all ages 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. Pastor Merritt Johnson (a ^i 0M6twe I �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008/ Page 5 * A' I - I' kk ‘X < A i w L Q-.M li » V 4J Y V I at /•I; V Taste of Middleville on Friday the 13th *< I I X' •'7 Here Tom Otto and his crew rest before preparing their turkey barbecue sand­ wiches and smoke drumsticks for the Taste of Middleville at Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The event is sponsored by the Middleville Rotary Club and features foods from Otto’s Turkey Farm and 16 other vendors. Tickets are available at Otto’s and the other participating restaurants and from Rotary Club members. Tickets will be sold at the event. For more information about The Taste of Middleville see this week’s Reminder cover story. 6 lOHln. I Ws’rs ir.TC. I! Ki (cumin (hi; ■X I Irrijlfflpr II (r ■ ■wti® ■ .li I M’ I • ••• ■’7^ • J. The Stagecoach is back!!! It took a few extra weeks but the stagecoach has returned to the gazebo at Stagecoach Park. The village decided to wait until most of the heavy construction was complete to bring the stagecoach back to its summer home. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 10. for this summer’s library reading club at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Readers may pick up lists at the library in its temporary location at the high school. For the summer, the library will be located in Room 501, the foods room. Librarian Babara Hubers says, “Hey Every buggy! Discover what’s buzzing at the library this summer and join the TK Library Summer Reading Program and Catch the Reading Bug!" This year, reading club participants will discover the world of creepy crawly crea­ tures with reading, crafts, programs and more. Parking is in the high school south parking lot and patrons should enter the building at the athletics lobby entrance. Summer hours are w & fit * Mill I sift* * The next local American Red Cross blood drive will be Tuesday, June 10, at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services build- ing located at 128 High St. in Middleville. The drive begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m. Francy (Bremer) Tobin. ft* Check Us Out! • Grower Direct • a. £9^ GREAT TREES & SHRUBS • i ** 3 O M r —- "**■ ;■ a r< A i r< O’ o GREAT SELECTION >• je Quality Roots GREAT PRICES 75+ VARIETIES Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. 3" A 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks C * a* I r y I I* J A V* Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. O I ■ 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 W V o co M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 - Add Property Value...Maples 06671448 x> or o VI who works hard to promote blood donations, has a little insight of what it means. "I would like to encourage donors. At the previous Middleville drive held at Bradford White Union Hall, my husband, Dann, received his 10-gallon pin and I received my eight-gallon pin. I thought it was pretty sweet that in our 30 years together, we have donated 18 gallons — that is 144 units — of our blood. Perhaps we can inspire others to ‘go and do likewise.' Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in rea­ sonably good health. Tuesdays to 6 p.m.. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. The library will be closed the week of June 30 to July 4. Wacky Wednesday morn­ ings begin every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Already on the schedule are the June 18 Reader's Theater; June 25 Buggy Stories with Books and Middleville guest readers; July 9 Don't Bug Me, I'm Crafting; July 16, The Good, Bad, and the Bugly Buggy Facts and Fun with Karen Secord, master gardener; and for July 23, Flutter By Buggy Crafts; July 30, Kalamazoo Nature Center Insects Do the Strangest with Professor Things, Anson Pantz. At the end of the program, readers can wing into the library July 29, 30, 31 with completed reading logs and ■ •k receive final prizes. The library' is also hosting Movie Matinee Thursday s at 2 p.m. The following movies have been scheduled: June 19 — Bug's Life June 26 — Meet the Robinsons July 10 — Bee Movie July 17 — Finding Nemo Charlotte’s July 24 Web ’ Middle school students can see how books are trans­ formed into movies on June 26 and July 10 at 6 p.m. Hubers invites all middle school students, to “bring a friend and join us in the TK Community Library for some summer fun. June 26 — Stormbreaker and munchies July 10 — Nancy Drew and munchies For more information about the summer reading program , call 269-795-5434. Golf, baby-sitting classes available The Thornapple Kellogg Community Education is offering summer enrichment classes for golf and baby-sit­ ting. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 11. Call 269-795-3397 to register. Space is limited in both classes and pre-registration is necessary. In the youth golf class, students will learn the basics of golf. Instruction will be given on grip, swing, putting and chipping. Participants should bring golf clubs. This is for students who completed third fourth or fifth grade this year. Classes are Monday to Thursday June 16 to 19. A rain date is Friday, June 20, if needed, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $35 (includes golf fees). " The first and second class will meet in the learning cen­ ter, room 123, for practice. The third and fourth class will meet at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at the course on these days. The instructor is James Sprague. Students can become cer­ tified Red Cross baby-sitters in the two-day baby-sitting class. The local chapter of the American Red Cross, in conjunction with the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program, will hold a baby­ sitting class for 11- to 15year-olds. Each participant is asked to bring a doll or stuffed ani­ mal to the first class. Participants will learn how to provide safe childcare for infants and children through hands-on lessons that include feeding, diapering and dress­ ing of infants, conflict reso­ lution, basic first aid and crit­ ical emergency action skills. Please bring a sack lunch each day, a beverage will be provided. Students must attend both sessions to receive certification. The class will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the learning center, room 125. The cost is $30. The instructor will be Kathy Walters Surratt. For more information on summer enrichment classes contact Shar Evans, Thornapple Kellogg Schools Community Education coor­ dinator at 269-795-3397. thornapple galley church Caledonia campus moving to a new location! June 1 st 2008 I SOCIAL NEWS emmons lake elementary 8950 kraft ave. s.e. cnia, mi. 49316 (next to the Caledonia high school) service begins at 10am far more Information call: 269.948.2549 or visit www.tvcweb.com ARE YOU A CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER Blood drive scheduled for Tuesday hurd’ buggy TK library going looking to make a positive change? Do you possess excellent clinical and customer service skills? The Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a highly qualified Certified Dietary Manager. Responsibilities include management of the dietary staff and overall operation of the kitchen. As well as clinical duties including assessments, mds and care­ plans. We can offer you a great benefit package including 1 week vacation after 6 months and 2 weeks after 1 year. Stable facility with great survey results. Thorough training and orientation program. Registered Dietician assistance.. Violet Schultz to celebrate 94 th birthday Violet Ruth (Wickham) Schultz will be celebrating her 94th birthday on June 14. Cards and wishes can be sent to Thonrapple Manor, Mill Pond Point, Room 118, Road, Nashville 2700 Hastings, MI 49058. * Sign on Bonus. Please contact Sara Pennington Administrator at PHONE: 269-792-2240 FAX: 269-792-6121 laurelsofsandycreek.com “Creating A Legacy By Exceeding The Needs And Expectations Of Those We Serve While Embracing The Laurel Way” Tkf 92 Laurels O > S A N li Y C R F F. K 4 Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility 425 E. Elm St., Wayland Ml CO ?5 s o I �Page &The Sun and Hewt. Mrttertte Jina 7, 2008 Tuuk graduates from U.S. Naval Academy Merle Elwood Aldrich GRAND LEDGE - Merle Elwood Aldnch. age 93. of Grand Ixdgc and formerly of Ml Pleasant, passed away Friday. Apnl 11. He was bom January 22. 1915 in the Hastings area His parents were Vem and Clara (Priest) Aldnch. Merle was the third of 11 children, nine of whom lived through adulthood. He mamed Lois Reynolds of the Lowell area in 1938. They had been married 64 years when Lois passed away in 2002. Their children were Helen Gad. Joanne Elizabeth and Thomas Merle. Helen and Thomas pro- for the Conservation Dept Department of Natural Resources for 36 years. Most of his service was as a fire officer and assisting with law enforcement during hunting seasons. Most of his working years were spent in and out of Isabella. Osceola and Roscommon counties. His later years were spent at Independence Village in Grand I^edge. There was a memorial service on Saturday. April 19 at Grace United Methodist Church in Lansing. Merle had willed his body to the MSU Dept. Dept, of Anatomy for research. ceedcd Merle in death as did brothers. his William. Edward. Harold. Lloyd and sisters, Dorothy and Jean Merle is survived by daughter. Joanne Bauer of Lansing; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and •4 three great great grandchil ­ dren Merle is also survived by brothers Charles of Grand Donald Rapids, of Caledonia, Darrell of Big Rapids; sisters-in-law. Sybil Robertson and Alice Carol Blanding, both of the Lowell area. Merle joined the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man and later worked June Agnes Veen MIDDLEVILLE - June Agnes Veen, age 84, of Barlow Lake, Middleville, left this world Monday, June 2. 2008. This was a strong lady who assessed honestly, guid­ ed wisely, defended fiercely and loved without reserve, all those who she held dear. To the world, she was a force to be reckoned with. To the few and fortunate, she was an anchor that never budged an inch in her duty or devo­ tion. It is customary to make a list of worldly accomplish­ ments at the end of a life, and in (his lady’s life there were many. But she would have rolled her eyes at the idea of a list. So in death, just as in life, only those she loved will be allowed full knowledge of her true worth. May she rest with God. Surviving are her children. Sandra Goodin, Marc (Beverly) Veen, Scott Veen. Ellen (Dennis) Buursma; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clayton Veen, her mother, Gertrude Baak; brother. Roger Kramer and sister, Joyce Kramer. Per her wishes there will be a private graveside serv­ ice. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. • • • • • Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions* lenses available here Dr. Richard J. Choryan Houn 8 30am te 5 00pm M&fYl Cbrrry Valley S f Ml 49316 ■■MB L/U tV ■* 616) 891-20/20 Give a memorial that can go (269) 945-0526. ■ ► • L/’&rary of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff T Hil»' ____ _ r- g I —_ t Xz/Z// Ft .X/zz/zzvzX 1401 North Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director * • 4 Fish Days will be held at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Wednesday. Soil tests will be set up on Main Street, and the Hair Company will give makeover demonstrations. will Horses arrive Thursday, along with a fami­ ly movie. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a movie with pop­ corn and candy. Friday will bring games for everyone. Inspirations Photography will take photos with a Western look. The Caledonia Dance Studio will perform at 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. Those who can't make it downtown may still see the horses on a trail ride. * “We will be looking for folks that maybe can't get out to see the show on Main Street." said Tern Muller. one of the downtown mer­ chant organizers. “They will ride throughout the village streets, and the ride will fin ish at Lakeside Park." At the park, area restau rants will be offering a “Taste of Caledonia." featur­ ing samples f food from area eateries. A complete schedule of events is available at any of the merchant locations. For more information, call Muller at 616-891-9171. The film tells the story of the peace and justice move­ ment evolving in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001. and the onset of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Americans and others across the globe arc ‘finding their voices' and resisting domination, pushing back against destructive policies and framing alternatives to the current foreign policy. For more information on the film, visit www.findingourvoices.com. Contact Wilson at Patricia wilough@yahoo.com or 269-795-4412. lit e e ,fr« a* it* I■0* wk*"1 bi t tai« b ih. Atta «• ttcutta iiW discusses M-179’s future We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: ”1 Preparations continue for the Main Street Merchants Western Week. June 16 to 21 in Caledonia. The event will make its first appearance a|ong the recently renovated Main Street. Family-friendly activities will carrv carry a Western flavor, Starting Monday. June 16, at 6 p.m. will be a tack sale open to all 4-H kids and FFA students. Tuesday afternoon, from 2 to 6 p.m., a farmers market will be open, and guests can learn deck care that evening at Mullers Paint. Members of the Caledonia Garden Club also will be on hand to field gardening•a questions. Yankee Springs commission Family Owned and Operated • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Sen ices • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children J/ UBIW I — governors. 73 Medal of Honor winners, one Nobel Prize winner and 40 astro­ nauts. The Naval Academy cur­ rently has more than 4.000 students who comprise the •ngade of Midshipmen, and who come from ever) state in the union. Each year, near­ ly 15.000 young men and women apply, but less than 1.300 are accepted. Western Week plans continue in Caledonia Progressive The Democrats of West Michigan will show the film "Finding Our Voices" Thursday, June 19, at the Emergency Thornapple Services Building, 128 High St., Middleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the film begins at 7 p.m. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call CALEDONIA VISION CENTER The mission of the United States Naval Academy is to develop its midshipmen morally, mentally and physi­ cally, in order to prepare combat leaders of character for the Navy and Manne Corps. The U.S. Naval Academy was founded in 1845. Among its 60.000 alumni. Naval Academy graduates include 4.000 admirals and generals, one president. 200 members of Congress, three Democrats to air movie June 19 on forever Transitions- Navy Ensign Nicholas A. Tuuk. a 2003 graduate of Caledonia High School, recently graduated from the Naval States United Academy in Annapolis. Md.. and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. Tuuk successfully com­ pleted four years of intensive academic, physical and pro­ fessional military training, resulting in a bachelor of sci­ ence degree. tat by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Several years ago, . the name of Chief Noonday Road in Yankee Springs Township was changed to M-179 Highway and was designated a “historic route" by the Michigan Department of Transportation. This year, the Yankee Springs Township Planning commission decided • -• to begin thinking about the future use of properties along this corridor. On Thursday, June 5, the commission opened the dis­ cussion with business own­ ers and other township resi­ dents on what this corridor should look like in five, 10. 20 and perhaps even 50 years. Among the topics dis­ cussed were the need for safer sidewalks or bike paths among the ever-increasing traffic. There was some dis­ cussion of the impact of the opening of a possible casino to the west, as well as the impact of development along the corridor in Allegan County. Residents discussed sign issues and ways to keep cur­ rent businesses and attract * new ones to the community. No decisions were made at the meeting, but the discus­ sion will provide a base for ■iktiaatt lixiEis further dialog at the planning commission meetings. -TSItt VOTE August 5 MARK ENGLERTH lb." ^1 For Drain Commissioner ISk Paid for by committee Io elect Mark Englerth. 505 W Apple Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 J 1 Now You Can Buy Kidswear at » 40-60° Below Wholesale Hi V Best Sellers in the Children ’v Clothing i Market at the Lowest Prices Anywhere! Wholesaler / Retailer - Now you can buy brand name Kidswear at bankruptcy, liquidation paces. 1 1 4 40%-60% BELOW WHAT YOU’RE PAYING NOW 4 Bigger discounts on quantitypurchases. 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Kit'Ami itum 1 sw K an ton Is nk*cite • • tiiii®; te • >K Sri 1 h’ I s$!'; tie 3- w non-conforming sign. • The billboard may be removed from its current location and then relocated, re-erected, or reinstalled at another location on the same parcel of land, and • The billboard may be altered or revised only in accordance with the amend­ ment’s subordinance. So how does the owner of the non-conforming bill­ board get to the promised land of being able to do something with his or her billboard? Through the plan­ ning commission and the application of the special land use (SUP) permitting process. The commission is allowed to use the process to approve any of the three actions noted above. The applicant would follow the usual process for an SUP except that the site plan sub­ mitted as part of the SUP does not necessarily need to contain all the items speci­ fied in the chapter of the zon­ ing ordinance that sets out the rules for site plan review. The other exception is that while the request must be considered at a public meet­ ing of the commission, a public hearing with its notifi­ cation requirements is not necessary unless the com­ mission decides one should be held. There are limits as to what the SUP may allow. For example, the change of a non-conforming billboard to another non-conforming bill­ board may be approved if the resulting billboard would have less sign surface area, or would be lower in height than the existing billboard. No relocated non-conform­ ing billboard may have more than two sign faces, each a maximum of 380 square feet, may be taller than 35 feet, and must be of monopole construction. Provisions also govern the distance of the billboard from the nearest edges of the rights-of-way of private and public streets. Under no cir­ cumstances can a relocated, re-erected, or reinstalled bill­ board be placed closer to the nearest public or private street right-of-way than cur­ rent sign regulations allow. Four criteria are available to the planning commission when making its decision. Does the non-conforming billboard as changed, relocat­ •II ed, altered or revised result in a billboard less distracting to drivers of motor vehicles by reason of reduced size, height, different configura­ tion, less illumination, greater distance from the nearest street right-of-way or by reason of other improve­ ments benefiting the public interest? Does the proposed reloca­ tion make possible the devel­ opment and operation of other land uses consistent with the zoning ordinance and in the public interest? (This criterion might just as well be called the amendment Walgreen’s because getting to that ques­ tion is the heart of the entire public policy discussion cre­ ated by the billboard issue.) Does the changed, relocat­ ed, altered or revised non­ conforming billboard elimi­ nate, reduce or mitigate a traffic hazard resulting from the existing billboard or other adverse effect resulting from the existing billboard? Will the resulting non-con­ forming billboard otherwise advance the goals and purpos­ es of the zoning ordinance? The ordinance says that as long as the planning com­ mission considers the appli­ cation for the SUP in light of the questions noted above, approval is at the sole discre­ tion of the commission. This rtion of the addresses a control issue. A further provision in the ordinance also addresses the control issue by specifically stating that the zoning board of appeals shall not have jurisdiction to vary, modify, reverse or otherwise consider the approval or disapproval of the special exception use. Harrison began the discus­ sion noting that the possible amendments had been dis­ cussed at the first reading of the proposed ordinance. During the public com- ment period •n. that the town­ ship allows on each agenda item, Brett Docter, a devel­ oper, said that he had looked at the Walgreen s project and in his view, it was not yet dead. While there are no options or contracts, he said that the tenant is still inter­ ested. He added that he believed the planning com­ mission had been very delib­ erate and thorough, taking into account the concerns. According to Docter, the billboard at 92nd Street and Cherry Valley (M-37) is the largest; the size of the bill­ board is regarded as propri­ •II. etary information by billboard companies. The billboard company is proposing a small­ er, less intrusive billboard. He •II observed that no billboard company would agree to the township’s proposal of a limit of 200 square feet. The new standard accept­ ed by most companies, he said, would result in a bill­ board with two faces, each amounting to 380 square feet for a total of 760 square feet. He closed, saying the ques­ tion is, "How do you get the billboard company to the table? This has relevance for future projects." Walter VandenToom, of VanRon Properties, said he has not heard anyone say they were opposed to the project. He has lost business because he cannot lease his properties and has seen a loss of business at his automotive repair facility. His percep­ tion is that the board has to be trusted to make the best decision for the township. Discussion then moved to board members. Walter Bujak, trustee and member of the planning commission, observed that as written, the proposed ordinance prohibits the enlargement of bill­ boards, that 380 square feet covers an area 10.6 feet by 36 feet. He said he opposes reducing the area to 200 square feet. David Zylstra, township planner and manager, observed that the earlier ordi­ nance had allowed a maxi­ mum of 200 square feet. Harrison commented that im f J signs put up were too big even when billboards were allowed. He went on to say that even if the board approved what the planning commission had recommend­ ed, he was not sure it would be allowed. Trustee Don Koopmans pointed out that signs do not include billboards. Richard Robertson, treas­ urer, entered the discussion saying, "The billboard is really the issue. We are try­ ing to manipulate the ordi­ nance to enable what most people want." He continued, referring to a lawsuit faced by Cascade Township, say­ ing that any agreement with a billboard company would have to be carefully crafted to avoid a situation where the company changed hands and the new owner did not accept the agreement. He also took note of Docter’s comment about the future. He concluded by say­ ing that the property right belongs to the owner and he does not think that a "bill­ •II board company has an inher­ ent right to put up a bill­ III board." Trustee Larry Stauffer asked, "Why are you so sure this will lock everybody out?" Zylstra responded, "All billboards are non-conform­ •II ing." Stauffer said, "I have a billboard. Why can’t I just make it bigger?" Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, joined the conver­ sation asking, "Because it has four faces, is it consid­ ered one sign or two?" Docter re-entered the dis­ cussion, clarifying exactly what a billboard is — the entire structure, that no bill­ board could be greater than two faces, no face could be greater than 380 square feet, and that each ad is a face. Harrison said that he was comfortable with 380 square feet to a face. He continued. saying that he was willing to back off from the date-certain elimination clause for bill­ boards, which he had previ­ ously insisted must be includ­ ed. In his view, technology and land uses will cause some III of the existing billboards to go away. He cited the case pur­ sued in the city of Holland where the end result was. You can say, ‘No more.’” Koopmans, who has con­ sistently argued that any flexibility in the ordinance belonged to the board, raised the issue, saying that he wanted the board to have the flexibility. Harrison responded, "I am comfortable with the P.C. tonight." Robertson added that he was comfortable with the planning commission but wanted the commission to be reminded of the goal of the eventual elimination of bill­ boards. Bujak, Christian, and Trustee Rick Snoeyink indi­ cated that they were all comIf I fortable with the commission on the flexibility issue. Docter said he believed the proposed ordinance could be “lived with.” However, he was concerned about the possibility of the commission to impose unreasonable terms. The board was advised that since this was the second reading of the ordinance, it could be adopted with changes. On a roll call vote, the board voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance as amended. 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Tuesday is...... 1FY0 °aFF /Wyr ’■x purchases 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 Hours Mon.-Sat. 9-8; Closed Sunday °7119077 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008 Freeport seniors to have Sentimental Journey Financial FOCUS fJ Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 i This Father's Day, Give Dad a Financial Toolkit i Denny Crum, Jan Crum, Michelle Kowalski will perform “Sentimental Journey” a music program for Freeport Area Seniors Wednesday. •It Freeport Area Seniors will hear “Sentimental Journey" on Wednesday, June 11, at the community center at the west end of Main Street in Freeport, behind the fire barn. Michelle Kowalski, Denny crum and Jan Crum from Caledonia will sing a mix­ ture of duets and solos with recorded instrumental and vocal accompaniments. Everyone over 50 is urged to join the noon potluck. Bring a dish for dinner buffet and own table service, Coffee and tea are furnished, Lou and Gerry Allen, hosts for the day, will do setup. This is the last meeting before summer break and an opportunity to see and visit with everyone. Guests will hear such songs as “Slowpoke, ” “Tennessee »!• Walts,” “Don’t Fence Me The “Doggie In In,” Window,” “Wayward God Bless Wind,” and America.” Michelle and Denny area bus drivers for the Caledonia schools. Come and enjoy their program. They will have four CDs available for purchase. 64 Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD'S P WATER CONDITIONING J=> —" I Father's Day is almost here. If your father is handy around the house, you might be considering giving him tools of some kind. Of course, drills, sanders, saws and screwdrivers make excellent gifts, but this year, 'J why not give Dad something that can help him build his future? Specifically, why not •It give him a "financial toolk ­ it”? What could go into this toolkit? Here are a few sug­ gestions: * Stocks - You may want to give shares of a company that produces products or services that your father uses. If you're going to give some of your own shares, you'll need to know what you originally paid for the stock, how long you've held it and its fair market value at the date of the gift. Your father will need this information to determine gains or losses if he decides to sell the stock. * Bonds - If your father is at or near retirement age, he might benefit from the interest payments provided by bonds. If you give your father a municipal bond, the interest is free from federal taxes, and if the municipality that issues the bond is locat- ed in your father's state, the interest also may be exempt from state and local taxes. However, some municipal bonds - particularly airport »!• and housing bonds - might be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), so you'd want to be pretty familiar with your father's tax situation before giving him an AMT-susceptible bond. * IRA contribution - As long as your father is work­ ing, he can contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA - and he should, because an IRA offers tax advantages and a wide array of investment options. Your father can put in up to $6,000 to an IRA if he's 50 or older, or $5,000 if he's under 50. While you can't make a deposit into your father's IRA, you can give him some money for that purpose. * Education - Even if your father has been investing for a while, he could probably still benefit from some addi­ tional knowledge. Consider giving him a subscription to a magazine that focuses on financial issues. Or you might want to give a book on investing, such as Dr. Jeremy Siegel's Stocks for the Long Run, generally con- i sidered one of the most valuable and "user-friendly" books for both new and experienced investors. A word of caution, though: Stay away from those books Mil that seem to "promise" huge investment success if readers the follow techniques described by the author. * Games - You can find a variety of investment-related games that are both fun and informative. These games often use real-life scenarios to depict the various factors that go into investment deci­ sions and the equally various results that can follow. You can also choose games that focus on other financial issues, such as managing cash flow. You can find these games in the old-fash­ ioned "board game" format and as computer software. A quick search on the Internet will turn up plenty of these games. Put some of these sugges­ tions to work to create a financial "toolbox" for your dad this Father's Day. 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Me and a whole lot of peo­ ple are glad they are catching these speeders and making it safe for children crossing the streets and other people who have to cross a street. In our area, we have the older people who even have children of their own and they would be the first to cry foul if something would hap­ pen to one of their children caused by a speeding driver. The police department here is also trying to educate the teens who drive to and from school about the speed­ ing in our areas. So therefore, stay with the programs and stop complaining about speed traps. Sometimes they are necessary to make it safer crossing the street. Donald F. Workman, Middleville Additional construction part of Middleville project by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council held a special ses­ sion Monday, June 2, in which it approved the instal­ lation of a new 12-inch water main between High and Church streets. One reason for the instal­ lation is that it will improve water flow through the sev­ eral wells being used in the village. Existing eight-inch lines will merge into the 12inch line. The second reason is that it is less costly to do this project now when the road is open because of the streetscape construction. The cost of this project is estimat­ ed to be slightly more than $50,000. It *■ All! ^5^ % ■ ‘**S1 ** ■ ft « jss’Bi'ta II. Ub®4(^ rtatili’ li tor tel i nr •• 1 I I I — I X4 -a**: 3»-' e---- L * 5-^7 ••X » -* - ■ * ■‘T V- Construction continues on Middleville’s Main Street. Work is about one week ahead of schedule. 9 r- CLOSED 4 y* £ 1 road kit Sisi®., I I I ____ DNC votes wrongly distributed - ■ ■ _______ fc* To the editor: Much focus was placed this past weekend on the decision by the Democratic National Committee on how to count the delegates from the Jan. 15 Michigan pri­ mary. As a local election official, I wanted to express my disappointment in this process and the final decision to give Clinton 69 delegates and Obama 59, when it should have been 73 delegates to Clinton and 55 uncommitted (Obama). I want to thank the 1,247 Thornapple Township voters out of a possible 5,150 (only 24 percent) who came to the polls to vote on that icy morning or requested and sent in their absentee ballots. You might recall that many schools were closed that day because of the weather. There was much confusion for both election officials and the voting public leading up to this vote. Election officials had to rush to get ballots pre­ pared and in the hands of absentee voters during a busy W ’w X w XB * W ■ r 1 W postal holiday season. The voting public was confused over the fact that some candi­ date names were omitted from the ballot and wondered what an "uncommitted" vote meant. 1 realize that compromises have to be made in order to move forward with the process. However, how many of you know that we elected a president in 1864, Abraham Lincoln, whose name was not on the ballot in any Southern state? He still won with a huge Electoral College victory and a sub­ stantial popular vote of 55 percent. Election officials (clerk, deputy clerk) and election workers must go through the same processes no matter what candidates or issues are on the ballot. Next time you go to the polls to vote, thank your election workers for putting in 15-plus hour days. Your vote does count. Susan Vlietstra. Thornapple Township Clerk i isLJ =___ i O’ V STH’.- 4 - . -- ■ ■ M r ♦ r-'~ Jr • « ; Construction on the streetscape project is about one week ahead of schedule. The village has posted addi­ tional signs directing drivers to parking. The parking lot at the Middleville United Methodist Church is being used for parking from Monday through Saturday. A sign has been posted at that site noting that commercial vehicles should not use this lot. Road excavation on Main Street also required the removal of a great deal of clay and the village expects that the road surface will now be more stable than in the past. k I * * - <■ - ,1 < 'at -■ ■________ Parking signs are post­ ed in many areas outside the construction zone, This is the Middleville United Methodist Church parking lot. It is not for commercial vehicles, - •> ajJ * ^r. Great Rates & Local Servicing r -- * A -r OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES .«r* d No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. .4 «' £ rS I J Low cost, competitive rate programs available. ^44 •] /] tee Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 H or toll-free 800.968.1990I or apply at s iI www.unitedbankofmichigan.com • - ■ UNITED BANK LJ Watch for signs in Middleville. moatgage corporation Good things happen - I O’ when people get United. 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Top 10 percent of Class The following students are receiving a Certificate of Merit for achieving a grade point average that places them in the top 10 percent of their class academically. Sixth Grade - Caitlyn Bailey, Hannah Bashore, Victoria Fuller, Sandra Gerou, Kelli Graham. Garrett Harris, Steven Kopf, Kayla Kroells, Sydney Krol, Mackenzie Mannisto, Yvonne Ogrodzinski, Andrew Rhoades, Elizabeth Rogers, Caleb Sabri, Erin Scheidel, Shelbi Shepherd, Laura Walker, David Walter III, Thomas Williamson, and Casidy Wilson. 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Agreed to give the current part-time billing clerk a rate hike to $16.00 per hour effectively March 31, 2008 for training purposes for the new Fire Inspector/Administrative Assistant not to exceed the time period of May 31,2008 on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Students in the Thornapple Kellogg school district participated in annual rites of Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk Complete text Of the minutes may passage during the last several weeks of school. Here third qraders from Lee be read at the Township Hall dur­ Elementary took a tour of Page in preparation for becoming fourth graders next year. ing regular business hours. Rites of Passage at TK 06673359 / THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the May 21st, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on June 4th, 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 02692791 r L* NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY June 23, 2008 J 7 P.M. at Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the following matter: Special Use #108 An Special Use application submitted by Dan Valley Excavating of Middleville to conduct a contractor’s yard on 3 acres of land located on the west side of Adams Road approximately 1/2 mile west of M-37 Hwy. This location is also generally known as parcel #08-14-034012-00. Information regarding this special use application may be examined during regular business hours. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, PO Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333. Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable servic­ es to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 06673352 SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY 12, 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: None. Others present: Moffat, Middleton, numerous public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was approved as print­ ed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of April 14, 2008 meet­ ing approved as amended with corrections made to March 10, 2008 meeting on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - Valerie Byrnes, representing BCEDA and BCCC presented informa­ tion on how they help to encour­ age new business and current project to promote tourism. Various citizen and business owners addressed concerns with the sign ordinance and enforce­ ment. Placed a 6-month morato­ rium on the current sign ordi­ nance (Chapter 7 of Article XIV) effective immediately and that current citations be rescinded (all Ayes). I. Agreed that Sign Ordinance be sent to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation for possible changes in the next 120 days on motion by Eavey and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approved payment of current bills in the amount of $65,183.40 on motion by Buckowing and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT Reviewed Revenue/Expense report and activities within the Department. Discussion regardmg extremely low turnout for school election. TREASURER’S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. CORRESPONDENCE - Study by the Michigan Department of Treasury; invite to upcoming Siegfried Crandall seminar. COUNTY REPORT - Minutes of current meeting on file with Supervisor. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. Approved draft_ copy of letter from Planning Commission andI Board to Caledonia Township regarding their proposed Master Plan on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (all Ayes). EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Approved the rehiring of Bill Fabiano as a POC FF, pending all pre-employment checks/physical, on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes). Approved purchase of light bar for E51, not to exceed •II $2600, on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes) Approved contracting with Scott Air Pack for annual functioning testing at a cost of $1575 on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes). OLD/NEW BUSINESS . Adopted the Zoning Ordinance to amend the Township Code of Ordinances regulating the development and use of land by Iamending __ _ .Articles IJB _ b III, IV, VIII, IX and XV by adding a description and specifications to allow Bed and Breakfast establishments in the A, AR and RR districts (all Ayes). Adopted Resolution 42008 Renewal of EMS Millage at August 5 primary on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Adopted Resolution 52008 Intent for Township Financial Support for Local Share of IFinkbeiner/Crane Bridge project on motion by ‘ _.J and Schad second Iby Buckowing (all Ayes). PostponedI decision on Trivalent so further information can be gathered before June meeting on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS .’ Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and projects of Committees. Agreed to1 rpay Chief Middleton the amount of $2100 per pay period for full time work until such time as details can be worked out and a formal proposal presented to Board on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey. Agreed the aforemen­ tioned arrangement will be effec­ tive May 19, 2008 for Middleton to be full time (interim) Chief on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). POLL OF MEMBERS Reviewed/discussed individual concerns of members. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:10 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. 06673363 The University of Michigan has selected 1,139 top high school seniors from 265 IK schools throughout the state of Michigan to receive the Regents Merit Scholarship for "outstanding academic achievement, scholarly prom­ ise and potential contribution to the University community." Among those seniors were Aron Dailey and Alesha Ward of Alto and Lance Fletke and Scott Storey of Caledonia. Recipients were selected for the merit award based on their grades, class ranking and test scores. Students selected as Regents Merit Scholars will receive a $1,500 non-renewable scholarship when they enroll at the U-M in Ann Arbor in the fall of 2008. In in addition, recognition certifi­ cates were provided to the recipients' high schools for presentation at spring awards convocations. ‘X a • ik f S J. 4? .r 4* THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS lent work in handing financial THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP requests during busy income tax BOARD time. APRIL 14, 2008 COUNTY REPORT - Update CALL TO ORDER - Regular received from Commissioner meeting called to order at 7:00 French. p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance PLANNING AND ZONING recited. Update and discussion on activi­ ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ ties within the Township. DANCE ■■ Members present. Approved Resolution 4-2008. A Boysen, Buckowing, Eavey, Zoning Ordinance to amend the Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: Thornapple Township Code of Vlietstra. Others present: Moffat, Ordinances regulating the devel­ Middleton, group of emergency opment and use of land by services personnel, 12 public. amending Article III, VII, VII, IX APPROVAL OF AGENDA and XV by adding a description Agenda was approved as print­ and specifications to allow Bed ed. and Breakfast establishments in APPROVAL OF MINUTES - the A, AR and RR districts as Minutes of March 10 and March defined in Moffat’s March 05, 27, 2008 were approved as print­ 2008 memo (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). ed. EMERGENCY SERVICES PRESENTATION - Supervisor Update and discussion on activi­ Boysen read the proclamation ties within TTES. Approved the dedicating the Ernie Ball purchase of a new treadmill belt Memorial Fire Bell and family and installation at a cost of $357 members unveiled it. Words of on motion by Schad and second appreciation were given for by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Ernie’s service, past chiefs and Approved $750 for new intuba­ all emergency services workers tion kit on motion by Schad and who devote their time in service second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 to Thornapple Township resi­ Absent). Approved expenditure dents. of $1080 annually for quarterly PUBLIC COMMENT - Eldon testing of air compressor on Newmyer, representing the motion by Harrison and second ^'ddleville Rotary Club regarding by Schad (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). a northward extension of the Authorized hiring of Chris Morris Paul Henry Trail. Approved as a POC EMT, subject to physi­ authorization of Rotary Club for cal and background check on extension of the Paul Henry Trail motion by Schad and second by north to Washington Street on Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). T°!ion ^V.Schad and second by COMMITTEE REPORTS Kelley (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). David Update and discussion on vari­ Perkins of Local Future initiated ous meetings and projects of discussion regarding uncertain Committees. _ and climate protection. energy PUBLIC COMMENT - Patricia to have the Johns inquired about a Memorial Agreed Administrative Committee review Day parade. Ross DeMaagd a request for reduced room reported on meetings of the 911 rental fee and present a recom- Committee. mendation to the Board on POLL OF MEMBERS - Kelley motion by Harrison and second asked about Streetscape project by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). and traffic flow - he was assured Ben Geiger reported for there would be sufficient sig­ Representative Calley’s office. nage. Harrison reported there is DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF a scheduled South Metro meet­ CURRENT BILLS - Bills totaling ing this week. Boysen informed $138,033.81 were approved on all that the annual road tour motion by Schad and second by would take place on April 29, Buckowing (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). 2008 at 8:00 a.m. CLERK’S TREPORT ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Revenue/Expense' report adjourned at 9:25 p.m. reviewed in absence of Vlietstra Respectfully submitted by who is on vacation. Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk TREASURER’S REPORT - Complete text of the minutes Reviewed report and activities may be read at the Township Hall within the Department. Staff during regular business hours. received note of thanks for excel06673361 o * i A m . .—1 THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION f rd r A II I t'J. rtl0 ?.W jiiWCo SWSJOJK ■’utitra w JO! feta *llt I 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. For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 R1 �*» •A The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008/ Page 13 MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee announces key findings kA Si?1 & and remove any unintended negatively consequences Michigan's job affectin providers. Our goal is to keep and grow our Michigan busi­ nesses.” Subcommittee members recently traveled the state to hear from Michigan job providers about the effect of the MBT, which replaced the Single Business Tax last year. Business owners of small and medium firms to repre­ sentatives of large corpora­ tions shared firsthand experi­ ences about the MBT’s unin­ tended consequences and dis- After listening to testimo­ ny from dozens of business owners and taxpayers across the state, the Senate MBT Impact Assessment Subcommittee last week announced its key findings on ways to improve the Michigan state’s new Business Tax. “Hearing directly from business owners provided us with vital information and ideas on ways to improve the MBT,” said Sen. Mark C. Jansen, R-Gaines Township, ll subcommittee chair. “With this information in hand, we can now work to fix the MBT cussed ways to improve the tax and provide Michigan businesses with additional relief.. Key findings of the sub­ committee include: • The “surcharge" continues to have a negative impact, especially on those unable to qualify for the small business credit and other deductions such as a mid-sized and large firms. • There is a lack of ade­ quate information and assis­ tance from the Michigan Department of Treasury on tax-compliance complex issues. I ^2; ^>5 2. A ill V? I’ ST - - y ft •. .i r• V F^J •J •WBRilC I s ; r I IBS lOftu MM r’-TKZJO -w -s:jc J2KHII - 1 * I Fa . . • * Yankee Springs Township park now has water ■ ’’aasir The Barry County Road Commission has set the next public hearing on the Crane and Finkbeiner roads bridge project. This is the next step in the project which was delayed awaiting a Finding ot No Significant Impact statement from the federal highway Bluhm from Mid State Plumbing, Evan Siefert from Yankee Springs Golf Andy This public hearing is part Course and township supervisor Al McCrumb are celebrating the water line connecof a special session of the luhm and Seifert donated tion now in place at the township park just off M-179.... Bluhm road commission and will be labor and equipment to do what they had to so that the water could be their time, I-----------------available for park use. The only cost to the township was in the material and the actual hook up charge to the Water department.. Al McCrumb of course is a mem­ ber of the Park Committee and Township Supervisor. urn in Middleville and will This summer, several foot ­ The Yankee Springs park committee would like to hear continue every Monday ball Speed, Agility and Skills questions or suggestions regarding the park. Call 795nights have been planned for night throughout the sum­ 9091 for more information. all fifth to eighth grade foot­ mer. These sessions will be ball players. The first night will be designed to help improve and Monday. June 9, from 7:30 players' speed, agility «• • • to 9 p.m. at the football stadi- provide some conditioning. 1 and Shelbyville in providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind protecting your family's most coveted assets," said John F. Abitz, director of advertising, com­ munications and incentives. “As an independent agent. Insurance First Agency con­ tinues to be your most trust­ ed providing advocate, choice and options for your insurance needs. They offer the kind of personal service you're used to. It's the same personal service that Pioneer State Mutual has provided generations of Michigan res­ idents for the past 100 years." held Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the meeting room at Township Thornapple Emergency Services build­ ing at 238 High St. in Middleville. Preliminary plans are available for public inspec­ tion at the Village of Middleville and Thornapple offices, Township offices. the Thomapple Kellogg School and community Library, and the county road commission in Hastings, and the Wilcox Profession Services office in Caledonia. The plans also may be found online at www.barFollow rycrc.org. the “Finkbeiner” link on the home page. For more information about the public hearing call •Il the road commission at 269945-3449. Middleville football skills night is Monday BLACK TOP SOIL 1 » Crane Road public hearing set ^1. J* al transactions are not sub­ ject to the tax; allow thousands more Michigan busi­ nesses to qualify for the Small Business Credit; and exempt materials, supplies and payments to subcontrac­ tors from the tax (for builders and contractors). The bills were approved by the Senate and await action in the House of Representatives. Pioneer State Mutual celebrates centennial For 100 years. Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company has built its reputa­ tion on integrity, consistency and trust. The Flint-based insurance company will celebrate it 100th anniversary in June. “We are proud to partner with Insurance First Agency with offices in Middleville ^5 ■’s * • Many business owners are unaware they qualify for the Small Business Credit • Inclusion of taxes and fees in the MBT base is unreasonable and has a pro­ foundly negative effect on Michigan-based businesses, most notably retailers. “We heard time and again about the lack of information and assistance taxpayers are from receiving the Department of Treasury," said subcommittee member Sen. Jud Gilbert. R-Algonac. “Additionally, many small business owners didn't know they qualified for the Small Business Credit. Now that the hearings have concluded, we can get down to business •B and start to correct' these problems.” Senate Republicans have already acted to improve the MBT by introducing legisla­ tion to remove taxes, includ­ ing sales taxes, from the MBT base; ensure that casu- Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals The programs also will help develop skills including passing, catching, running with the football and line work. The basics of offense and defense will also be taught. These sessions are option- al, but players are encour­ aged to attend as many nights as possible. Additionally, these sessions are designed for all players, not just quarterbacks, run­ ningbacks and receivers. I Middleville Planning Commission postpones action Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Flip Flap I ' ’ - 4 .O'1’ DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-78301 Catering to homeowners in... 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Then members of the commission listened during a second public hearing to raised concerns by Affordable Asphalt company on property it owns and would like to have rezoned industrial from residential. Neighbors had brought their concerns to the village on work that was done on this new property without a change in zoning. The commission decided to table the rezoning. The property could be split with only one half being turned to industrial but this still brings the industrial zone closer to residential areas. There was some discus­ sion of noise from the indus­ trial area as well. This issue will return to the planning commission agenda Tuesday, July 1. The next planning commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in village hall. WE ARE BUYING!!! • WE ARE BUYING!!! m TO m $ m Coin Collections —- Stamp Collections I •• Pocket Watches __ m □□ T.A.R.P.C. 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They all had different Hormel had heard of kinds of help in finding their Asbury College before, it’s way. where her older sister Five Caledonia senior stu­ Brianna is attending school. dent-athletes announced On a visit, she was playing their plans Tuesday to join tennis with her sister during collegiate athletic programs. spring break and the athletic Michael Schaibly is head­ director just happened to ed to Lindenwood walk by. University in St. Charles, “I was just hitting with my Mo. to wrestle. Britannia sister and then I got a phone Hormel is headed to Asbury call from the AD,” Hormel College in Wilmore, Ky., to said. join the tennis program. The chance to play tennis Maddie Zych has plans to was just a welcome addition join the Aquinas College to her plans. She is very Women's Soccer Team. Jon interested in the Kuzava and Jordan Steger Media/Communications prowill both be playing on gram at Asbury. Davenport University’s Zych, Steger, and Kuzava Division 3 Men’s Hockey will all be much closer to Team, while Steger also has home, plans to play lacrosse at “I have to train horses,” Davenport. •Il Zych said. “I like to be able Schaibly will join 2007 to do that and play sports, Caledonia graduate Tyler and get to• see my brothers Cook on the Lindenwood play sports in high school. Wrestling Team. Steger and Kuzava will be “I never even heard of that reunited with their former school before,” Schaibly Lowell/Caledonia hockey said. “(Cook) started brag­ assistant head coach Chris ging how they won national Green, who is now the coach titles and I looked into it. of the Panthers’ new They have a really good Division 3 program. Both teaching program.” players were Division 1 hon­ Schaibly plans to work orable mention All-State towards a degree that will performers in their senior allow him to be a special season. education teacher. He fin­ “They’re great kids. ished his senior wrestling They’re great athletes. ■ r tV - 11 I A? JBURy I Ir str- _ 1W V ►I < rjMMIS ; -I TnL-iir J A Caledonia seniors, now grads, Jon Kuzava, (from left) Jordan Steger, Britannia Hormel, Maddie Zych, and Michael Schaibly announced their plans to join collegiate athletic programs Tuesday morning at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I Z> l< * M «-- —. _1 ft I • ft A ■ • a V •V They’re very hard workers that will be a great asset to our program,” said Green. “They’ll probably get it a lot harder than anyone else because I know them so well.” The two played against each other as youngsters in travel hockey, before team­ up ing for the Lowell/Caledonia squad which won its second Tier 3 O-K Conference Championship this season, with a perfect 8-0 record in the league. They also spent a lot of time together on the field during lacrosse season. “It’s very cool,” said Steger. “We were on the same line all throughout last year. Our line was nick­ named the yellow bandits.” He’ll try and make it work as a two sport athlete at Davenport. . “It’s going to be tough. I have hockey before school and lacrosse right after it,” he said. Kuzava said he plans to study towards a degree in X computer networking. “My dad works with com­ puters. I grew up around it, and I enjoy it,” he said. Caledonia athletic director Scott Weiss said that this group makes it 23 athletes from the current class head­ ing on to join collegiate ath­ letic programs. Ji No decision reached on Wayfarer church "I • * by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Representatives of the Wayfarer Community Church did not fare much better at this week’s meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission than they did two weeks ago. Pastor Joshua Blunt led the discussion noting that the submittals by his group looked the same as the last time. That appearance is a significant part of the com­ mission’s problem with the proposal put forth by Wayfarer for its building. Blunt said he wanted to hear specific items from the com­ mission so that changes could be negotiated. The crux of Wayfarer’s problem is that the proposal as revised by the church is not congruent with the plan submitted and approved in November 2005. Due to eco­ nomic constraints, the church delayed building the facility. The approval of a specialuse permit, good for three years, expired, thus bringing the church back before the commission io to seeK seek an extension of the approval. The commission did grant an extension at its May 19 meeting but tabled the remainder, final approval of the site plan, because the design presented differs markedly from the original proposal. The problem created for the commission and for the church by the changes in the plan is whether the changes are major or minor. If the changes are minor, the com­ mission can approve them without difficulty. If, in the view of the commission, changes are major, then the requirement for a new public hearing may arise. The church would like to avoid a new public hearing because of time constraints and the fact that at the previous hear­ ing, there was some opposi­ tion from residents to the proposed facility. Commission Chairman Archie Warner was careful to say that the commission was not opposed to a church •II in the neighborhood but was not comfortable with the revised plans. Commissioner Mike Kelly, who owns Wolverine Construction Company, said he has met with Blunt and with the architect; he did not feel that his discussions with them created a conflict of interest for him. "The pole building is an issue,” said Kelly. “I view steel or concrete as a person­ al choice. The heartburn issue (referring to the public hearing held in 2005 * when the original plan was pre­ sented) is if I walked away, and two years later this isn’t the same building or materials. I would be upset with the PC (planning commission) for allowing this to happen." He continued, "In order for me to feel good about not going to a public hearing, whatever you build should look like what was present­ ed." Commissioner Duane Gunnink joined the discus­ sion, saying he was not con­ cerned that the church want­ ed to change the phasing of its building plans; rather his concern was with the panel’s reputation. "Show us the whole pic­ ture. I want to incorporate the original into this. (Referring to the revised structure) It is a pole bam through and through," he commented. "Come back with some­ thing closer to the original. We have a responsibility to •II the township; for example, horizontal versus vertical siding and a change in the roof picture," he concluded. Warner said that he never had a problem with the phas­ ing of the construction; the problem is going into a resi­ dential area. He said he feels that materials used for the church should be similar to those used for residences. Commissioner Leilani VanLaar, cognizant of the church’s difficulty, explained, saying, "We are hoping to help you under- lighting plan. David Zylstra, township planner and manager, said the fire department had not yet looked at the plan. He added that it would depend on the number of people; typically the department’s • Cl review is done in conjunc­ tion with the building inspec­ tor’s. Bujak said he was open to consideration of the materi­ als and the pitch of the roof. He noted that whatever the commission approved would have the ability to blend in to the sanctuary when that is constructed. He also noted that the rendering provided made it difficult to see what the completed project would look like. A brief technical discussion ensued over types of steel roof structures, with Morton saying they use commercial-grade steel. This cut no ice with Warner who said, "I want to see a shingled roof." Van Laar said, "The build­ ing shouts, ‘Here I am.’ I want to see :more of a blend stand that your neighbors with earthtones. I prefer wdl see it as a ‘bait and shingles for the roof." switch.' Add a steeple — Zylstra noted that Wilcox anything to make it look like Engineering, in its letter to a church." the township, had said that Walter Bujak, commis­ the plan was acceptable from sioner and township trustee, a planning standpoint. (The focused the discussion __________ on Wilcox letter did not address nuts-and-bolts issues, asking the aesthetic issues and the if a lighting plan had been disparity between the origi­ submitted and if the fire nal plan and the revised chief had looked at the plan. plan.) A representative from Blunt said, "We want it to Morton Construction, the look right.” proposed contractor for the Kelly returned to the dis­ building, said the township cussion and the issue of the engineer had not seen the disparity between the origiII j ✓ nal and revised plans. "The architectural drawing is what the neighbors saw and thought they were going to get," he said. Blunt pointed out that the north and east sides would be seen by his congregation. He asked, "Can we use the verti­ cal steel where it doesn’t show? There is tree screen­ ing.” •II Gunnink pointed out that drive-bys in the winter will see the siding because there will be no leaves on the trees. He suggested increas­ ing the pitch of the roof and said he is opposed to using the same material on the roof as on the sides. Warner pushed for more earthtones, adding that the concern is what the neigh­ •II bors will see. Jeff Vos, an architect representing integrated Architecture, asked, "Relative to the next meet­ ing, if we change the roof, do we have a public hearing?" Kelly responded, "Can’t pull off a public hearing in two weeks." (A public hearing requires a minimum of 15 days' notice in a publica­ tion of general readership prior to the hearing and notification of property owners.) Bujak asked, What would trigger the hearing?" Kelly answered, "The roof, hardy plank, shingles. Build the same basic structure. Gunnink added that they should stick as close to the picture presented in the original proposal as possible. • The commission was advised by Zylstra that the matter was still tabled. During the extended pub­ lic comment period, •H Aaron McConnell, who identified himself as a manager for Morton Construction, indi­ cated that the church was his first project in Caledonia and that he hoped to do other projects in the township. "What building materials can I use?" he asked. "Where is it written down? The •» changes you have suggested tonight are $100,000. The truss for the roof would have to be built on site." Van Laar said, "We go by the original plan. Now something different is coming. i Warner clarified, In a commercial zone, it is spelled out. Special-use gives the P.C. latitude. We expect what we saw." In other business, the cornmission did not take up some proposed amendments to the Broadview County Estates Planned Unit Development because the representative for Broadview Estates was not able to be present. The next meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the township hall, 250 S. Maple St. The Sun and News has learned that the major item on the agenda will be the amendments to the master plan proposed by the Merestone Group, represent­ ing the Meadow Bloom, LLC development located at the former Good farm. I •m&it K'i II ) Sid X Hit II 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008/ Page 15 Trojans can’t match Sailors’ big inning in district The fifth inning just wouldn't end Saturday. South Christian secured a 4 6-1 victory in the Division 2 district semifinals against Thomapple Kellogg's varsi­ .? -i • I ty softball team by scoring LJf four times with two-out in I. the fifth. A sacrifice bunt moved the Sailors' Pamela Boelens to second base and account­ ed for the first out of the inning. Trojan pitcher Meagan Bishop got the next Sailor on strikes. A pair of infield hits, a couple Trojan errors, and one passed ball later and the Sailors turned a 2-1 game into a 6-1 game. Bishop's high school career came to an end, strik­ ing out five Sailors, walking one, and allowing only six ’■ *. , • * -w w hits. In her varsity career, she btgb ■Cai I compiled 305 strike-outs set­ '*■ — <r ■ • -x' ting a record for TK pitchers with a high of 19 in one * game. South Christian's Laura Senior Meagan Bishop pitches for the Trojans during Tjepkema led-off the second their Division 2 district semifinal contest against South inning with a solo blast that Christian in Byron Center Saturday. (Photo by Perry cleared the fence in center field giving the Sailors a l-0 Hardin) lead. South made it 2-0 in the third inning with a lead-ott double from Boelens who scored later on a single from Tara Tamminga. The Trojans pulled to within a run in the fourth inning. Bishop reached on an error to start things off, then Ebmeyer singled. Erin Emma Bishop stepped to the plate next, and doubled home TK's lone run. TK had Ebmeyer on third and Bishop on second with one out, but couldn’t come up with the big hit it needed. Emma Bishop had two hits on the day. South pitcher Andrea i Varney threw a nice game, V retiring the last 11 TK batters ■' she faced, striking out seven I total, and walking none. Emma Bishop led her team­ mates with 2 hits and one RBI. Rogers beat Byron Center I in the first district semifinal J game of the day, 7-0, then went on to top the Sailors for Trojan senior Erin Ebmeyer puts her bat on the ball the title 13-4. during Saturday’s district contest with South Christian. L MJ * th 7K >1 ■W jr i 11 F T4 * 99 ^5 ■ * I ,‘*W T«»e *^6 ^4 i* W!* htuasi 1 s® »i kapfo lit I totalI Miszwl uliMu 2 E C1»' Ate Thornapple Kellogg catcher Adrienne Palmer scoops the ball out of the dirt as South Christian’s Pamela Boelens slides safely into home during Saturday’s district semifinal contest in Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Spots still open in Trojan tennis camp Coach Larry Seger has a few spots still open for this year's annual tennis camp at t^e McFall tennis courts, Interested players entering grades 5-9 next fall may sign Up at the McFall courts < jli'isit , ;. KB* (Photo by Perry Hardin) IS ■* i Girls’ soccer camps coming this summer 1'1 The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls’ soccer coaching staff will again be hosting soccer camps for all TK Soccer players. For girls who be entering second through eighth grade next fall, the camp will run from June 23-26. The camp will be held at Bob White Stadium from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. All girls entering into ninth to 12th grade will have their camp July 7-10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day. : *■ * j fe’ I tn § && !»<!«* 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia. MI 49316 891-5750 J E W E L E R S In the Caledonia D&W Village Center The cost to participate in either camp is $40. Each par­ ticipant will receive a camp T-shirt. Checks can be made payable to Thornapple Kellogg Schools, and may be dropped off or mailed to Athletic TK’s Office: Attention: Katie Langridge, Rd. 3885 Bender Middleville, MI, 49333. Registrants are asked to please include the name of the camper, their address, phone number, grade, and size of T-shirt. Any questions regarding any- of the camps can be directed to varsity girls' coach Katie Langridge at (616) 891-5852. between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008. The first practice will begin at 8:30 a.m. the same day. Parents are asked to call coach Seger at (269) 7959159 Saturday or Sunday to reserve a spot for their stu­ dent athletes. Players who need a racket to participate should also call coach Seger. 06673370 Thorn apple Area Soccer Club Middleville’s New Select Soccer Teams TRYOUT SCHEDULE J Monday, June 16th • 6pm ■ Boys- ■ ages 8 -13 (U10-U14) Tuesday, June 17th • 6pm ■ Girls- ■ ages 8 -13 (U10-UH) i Wednesday, June 18tha 6pm, Alternative tryout date if one of the scheduled times above is rained out. If both Monday and Tuesday are ;rained out, the Boys tryout will be Wednesday at 6pm, the Girls tryout will be Thursday at 6pm. If you are unable to make these tryout times, send an email to the address below giving your available times for tryout prior to June 25 th. Location: TK High School stadium north parking lot on Green Lake Rd. Teamsfanned will depend on the number of qualified players that try out in each age group. Players must wear shin guards and soccer shoes to the tryouts. Bring a water bottle and a soccer ball with your tele­ phone number marked on the ball. Thomapple Area Soccer Club is a member of the the Grand Valley Soccer Association which schedules our games against other Select teams in West Michigan. Travel is required for half of our games. Most travel is within 50 miles of Middleville. Ride sharing is available and encour aged. The player’s age is established by their age on July 31st. A birth certificate is not required at the tryout, however, however a birth certificate is required for player registration during the last week of June. This is a GCSA requirement to insure the consistent application of the player age rules. If you have questions, email tasc-soccer@char I. ter.net or call 795-3662 or 948-8730 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008 Scots and Trojans bring their by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A few area athletes were at their best, or at least close to it, as the high school track and field season came to an end with the Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland last Saturday. Caledonia's 3200-meter relay team of Ben Diefenbach, Luke Taylor, Jason Hodge, and Dylan Anderson, thrower Lorin Anderson, and Thornapple Kellogg's Emma Ordway all earned in All-State perform­ ances at the finals. Trojan junior Emma Ordway was fourth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 59.14 seconds. Chelsea’s Olivia Detroyer won that race in 56.49. < K. 1 * * ■. Caledonia seniors Maddie Zych (right) and Stephanie Rossman share a hug after finishing the 1600-meter relay at Saturday’s Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ordway was a state cham­ pion as a freshman, running one of the 400’s in the 1600meter relay team for the Trojans at the finals at Forest Hills Northern in 2006. This is the first state medal she’s earned as an individual, and the first time she's run at the finals in an individual race. “I'm pretty happy,” Ordway said. “All-State, who could ask for more than that.” Ordway also ran on the Trojan's 1600-meter relay team Saturday, which just missed out on the medals and on the Trojan 800-meter relay team. “We ran well today,” said TK head coach Tammy Benjamin. “We either ran or jumped pretty much at our PR’s. A couple kids were just a little under.” Caledonia’s Lorin Anderson hit his PR with his first throw of the discus at the state finals, getting a mark of 155 feet 9 inches, then bested that in the finals of the competition with a throw of 156-4 that earned him seventh place. 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You always have somebody to shoot for,” said Taylor. “Plus it's one of the most adrenaline filled races,” Dylan added. “Normally you're going to have the chance to think about the pain, but here you’re always thinking about the guy in front of you.” That is, unless you're the guy in front. Zeeland West’s team of Bobby Bassett, Derrick Kingshott, Dan Kung, and Chris Schulist won the 3200meter relay on the day, finishing in 8:00.78. Zeeland West also took the 1600meter relay with the team of Mike Bareman, Andy Plaska, Kingshott, and Bassett finishing in 3:21.56. 1 hose two Those victories helped Zeeland East to a third place finish on the day. Williamston took the boys’ team title with 57 points. East Lansing was second with 42 points, followed by Zeeland West 32, Dexter 28, St. Claire Shores South Lake 23, Whitehall 22, Sparta 20, Detroit Renaissance 19, Milan 18, and Chelsea 17 in the top ten. The Williamston Hornets' Donny Stiffler took both throwing events, winning the discus at 180-2 and the shot put at 58-8. The only other two time individual champ on the boys’ side was Dexter's Bobby Aprill, who won the 3200-meter run in 9:16.41 and the 1600 in 4:12.98. Williamston's Dan Nix was second in the 1600meter run in 4:16.29. and his teammate Matt Lutzke fifth in 4:20.83. Nix also placed second to Otsego's Tommy Brinn in the 800-meter run. Brinn finished the race in a blistering time of 1:51.76. Nix was more than four sec­ onds behind him. The Thornapple Kellogg girls’ rivals from the O-K Gold Conference, Forest Hills Northern, scored the Division 2 state champi­ onship. finishing with 54 points. Ypsilanti was second with 40, followed by Detroit Renaissance 35, East Lansing 34, Chelsea 26, Holland Christian 26, Ludington 21, Yale 18, Eaton Rapids 15, and Dexter 13.5 in the top ten. Sprinter Marieme Mbaye scored the Huskies lone indi­ vidual championship, taking the 100-meter dash in 12.45. The O-K Gold Conference also saw South Christian’s Katie Guikema win a state See TRACK, next page Thornapple Kellogg’s Keith Winchester (left) stays on heels of Dexter’s Bobby Aprill during the first lap of 3200-meter run Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) c j .i - I * x I * LX ' e\ c jftt • s ** - - a? L *• fr ■ i'll Thornapple Kellogg’s Hana Hunt (right) gets the baton to teammate Danielle Rosenberg during the 800meter relay at Saturday’s Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 02692838 J First Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit f. INSURANCE l1^ Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 i Alexis Snyder MPT i s �•a The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008/ Page 17 TRACK, continued from previous page championship in the long jump, at 18 feet 3.75 inches. It was a big day for Ypsilanti hurdler Kyra Caldwell. She led her team to its second-place finish by winning the 100-meter hur­ dles in 14.26, the 300-meter low hurdles in 45.31, and teaming with Talecia Francis, Maria Williams, and Sha’meka Hamilton to win the 1600-meter relay in 3:57.89. East Lansing girls won both of the sprint relays. The team of Jennings Hart, Arnesha Jennings, . Karah Robertson, and Hannah Fitzpatrick took the 400meter relay in 49.36, and the team of Robertson, Gabrieli Jennings, Fitzpatrick, and Victoria Lipscomb won the 800-meter relay in 1:43.73. * J -V Mi & 4 € a u .i». & I Caledonia’s 3200-meter relay team of Ben Diefenbach (from left), Luke Taylor, Jason Hodge, and Dylan Anderson shows off its medals after placing fifth in their race at the Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■ Grandville only needed to top Scots for district championship ' 4?^ 1ST U,le5 ■ ■ 1^2 • -- Caledonia’s Lorin Anderson lets loose with a throw of 155 feet 9 inches during the discus competition at Saturday’s Division 2 State Finals. The throw was his PR until a toss of 156-4 that earned him seventh place later in the day. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Aik k wft M V 1 X ■ * k>xjo *• c\v r 13 yc ■ J- 1 ~ Ar - J V I X IL jJ ■^s. Vj 7f • k. - & 1 L ■ < ■ A® .. • ... ■r v • m y I •-JJf •• dc , .VW ' — -3 «•_ « • I & -’1 >E<5ilW ••• F try" ** Caledonia senior Ashley Horgan puts her bat on the ball during Saturday’s contest with Grandville at East Kentwood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) -U. - 3^ Mil'11 i • -ajj* i L* by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One of the best softball seasons in Caledonia history i• came to an end Saturday, as ..A.--'. the Fighting Scots tell 3-0 to Grandville in the Division 1 Elibe (left) and Thornapple district championship finals OA Carlson’s Erinma at East Kentwood High Kellogg’s Emma Ordway sprint towards the finish in the School. 400-meter dash during Saturday’s Division 2 State The Bulldogs scored one Finals at Zeeland Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett run in the third inning and two more in the fifth to Bremer) secure the victory against starter Caledonia junior Dependable, (Jh z Alexa Gehrls. Lockouts damage-free z 14 I It ’ s a little disappointing • Tire Service towing! we didn’t go further, but I • Accident / DUBBINS those things happen,” said ? Recovery I i Caledonia head coach Tom \ I k bl I • Long-Haul^ At Kaechele, who's team ends & >■ 3 the season with a 27-4 over­ I Off-Road all record to go along with its Conference O-K White CaU: Jeff Dobbin or Chris VanZalen championship. The Bulldogs had six hits of Gehrls, while the Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician 026927 over 20 years experience Grandville pitcher gave up just three hits to the Scots. 44 (Gehrls) pitched a good 3®0l See SOFTBALL, next page Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele heads back to his team’s dug-out as the Grandville girls celebrate their district championship behind him at East Kentwood Hjgh School Saturday. 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The Fighting Scots had | just fallen to the Maroons 20 in the Division 2 district semifinals, ending Yondo’s l J. c t high school playing days. Yondo was just one of two seniors on the Caledonia ros­ ter this season, with Maddie Zych the other. “Both of them have been *£**3 starters since the first game of their freshman year,” said .^p ■E-* ib 4 LI i k I •r. 1-x w J ■» &r - -3 Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter shares a moment with his two sen­ iors, Chelsea Yondo (left) and Maddie Zych (right) after their 2-0 loss to Holland Christian in the district semifinals Friday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •« W V " - •• • Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter of his two seniors. “They've been team MVP, defensive MVP, captains, all-conference. Not only have they been outstanding players, but outstanding leaders.” Many people wouldn’t have gone out of their way to greet the officials, not after a controversial call in the final seconds of the first half helped swing the game. Caledonia dominated the early minutes of the action, getting chance after chance ar. r <1 B Caledonia freshman Quinn Huver (left) battles for with possession Holland Christian fresh­ man Claire Broekhuizen during the first half of Friday’s Division 2 district semifinal contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i ■ ■■ JL ... It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! ■-r— 7 «* % 532 ; JT 4 ***• - * * '*■ JI 4 * i**-**r .v Sy*4' * feu * : .Ss i -4 ED'S BODYSHOE /<Z'Va w "We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com £ Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment »1 f r»ir It L ■ l.- - • “S' I ■ I >c; w€ k * -ArV’ -* ’W . ■ f H "* Caledonia’s Amanda VanLaar (2) is knocked off balance by Holland Christian keeper Hannah Petroelje as she closes in on the Maroon net during the final seconds of the first half Friday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in front of the Maroon net. The Maroons finally picked up their play, and took a 1-0 lead with 21:59 to play in the opening half when Kristina Bosch fired a shot from a tough angle off the far post and in for a 1 -0 lead. She was assisted by teammate Brittany Hieftje on the play. The Maroons looked poised to go for a second goal in the final seconds of the half. A free kick in the Scots end with 30 seconds left on the clock moved near­ ly everyone into Caledonia’s end of the field. The Scots managed to clear the ball out to a wide open Amanda VanLaar who raced in on the Maroon net at the other end. Maroon keeper Hannah Petroelje raced out of her net to meet her, diving down and taking out VanLaar above the top of the penalty box with just over ten seconds left. The official blew his whis­ tle to stop play, and gave Petroelje a yellow card. The clock ran out in the progress. The clock should have stopped when the card was issued, giving the chance for the Scots to restart play with a free kick just outside the Maroon penalty box against a back-up keeper. Not only did the Scots lose a great scoring chance, VanLaar was tumbling towards the ball with nothing between her and the net but some green carpet after she was hit by Petroelje, but they lost the chance at a restart, and lost VanLaar to an injury for the first few minutes of the second half. It wasn’t long after VanLaar returned to the field that Petroelje also returned to the net, after serving her ten minute penal­ ty on the sideline. The Maroons added their See SOCCER, next page w1 L , m\i IP ■ ■ ■ •sso^. 1 k* SS ¥H i 'Kil tsafts KiKEBtir Intai’ita Iseaeih iBsisa ilElEXt niBCEX !ID£H1 SIEEXE SOFTBALL, continued from previous page 'uHtenia game. We hit their pitcher, trict, then earned the win and walked two. but ours didn’t drop and over Forest Hills Central Krista Janeschek powered theirs did. Saturday morning. the Caledonia offense, fin­ Grandville’s batters had a Kait Austin pitched the ishing the contest with a dou­ tough time keeping up with Scots to victory against the ble, a triple, two home runs, Gehrls fastball, but were able Rangers. She struck out eight and seven RBI. to knock just enough balls in play down the right field line to pick up a couple runs. Neither pitcher walked a bat­ ter in the contest. “We got runners on three times and just couldn’t push them along,” Kaechele said. A small part of the prob­ lem for the Scots was the quick turnaround after taking a 16-3 victory in the district semifinals against their O-K White Conference rivals from Forest Hills Central. The Ranger pitcher was fir­ ing balls towards the plate at about 40 m.p.h. The Grandville pitcher was closer to 60 m.p.h. “To adjust to that in about 25 minutes time was tough,” J Kaechele said. < The win over the Scots was the only win the Bulldogs had to earn to take the district championship. Grandville had a first-round bye, then scored a 7-0 victo­ ry in the semifinals because Caledonia catcher Leanne Tuuk jumps up ready to of a forfeit by Ottawa Hills. The Scots topped East throw during Saturday’s district championship game Kentwood to open the dis- w’^ East Kentwood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • J 'J I«E1 ’Rw.sac ■ 13 ‘W 6^ l&J s ’in S! A �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008' Page 19 SOCCER, continued from page 18---------second goal on a longI shot by Chelsea Konyndyk that slipped through the hands of Scot keeper Lauren Reed with 24:54 left to play. “You only get so many chances,” Sanxter said. “I thought it was a great game. We just couldn’t get the funny bounces to go our way.” Holland Christian went on to score a 5-0 victory over Thornapple Kellogg in the district championship game afternoon Saturday in Hastings. 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June 27th ~7 8pm - Midnight C Kitchen Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am - 11pm 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 - �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 7, 2008 Thornapple Kellogg girls fall in D2 district finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls' soccer team only scored 20 goals this season. In the Division 2 district tournament at Hastings last week they were fine for a while. “You only need one goal in districts." joked Trojan coach Katie Langridge after her team's 2-0 victory over I Wayland in the semifinals Friday night. Her team opened the post-season with a 1-0 win over Zeeland East last Tuesday. One goal was all Holland Christian needed in the dis­ trict championship game Saturday, but got four more in a 5-0 win over the Trojans to eam a spot in this week’s regional tournament. Junior Kelsey Aubil — * scored 11 of the Trojans' 20 goals this season, including both in the win over the Wildcats Friday. “Kelsey's our difference maker.” Langridge said. She can put the ball in the net.” Ashley Jachim chipped a ball through the Wildcat defense that Aubil collected and fired past the Wayland keeper to give her team a 1 -0 lead with 39.6 seconds left in the first half. With 13:45 left in the sec­ ond half. Wayland defender Shelby Baker grabbed a ball while lying on her side in her team's penalty box, after it had gotten by the Wildcat keeper. TK's Lyndi Garrison and Kaley Jachim were there ready to put the ball in the net. Aubil then converted on the ensuing penalty kick for u - r— ■ i ■ ii WM ___ L. •>- Thornapple Kellogg’s Ashley Jachim (11) and Kelsey Aubil greet each other near midfield after Aubil set up Jachim for the Trojans’ first goal in their 2-0 district semifinal win over Wayland last Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r-». * wir- -■» w I I lr~ h1 a 2-0 Trojan edge. When the final horn sounded, Trojan junior goal keeper Brianna Yarger had finished off 242 minutes of shut-out play in her three NN varsity starts. She had lots of help from her defense in those three games, and had junior stop­ per Nicole Ybema back in front of her during the semi­ final contest as well as junior Molly Wilson who'd moved _ back to play sweeper when Ybema went out with an injury . Amanda Nicholas also played well on the back Wayland defender Shelby Baker (right) grabs the ball as Trojan attackers Kaley Jachim (5) and Lyndi Garrison line for TK. (6) close in during the second half. The ensuing penalty kick gave Thornapple Kellogg a 2-0 victory. (Photo by “The reason why (Wilson Brett Bremer) stayed on defense) was we ** f’ *• < < «~K3» wanted to make sure we still had tough defense. Ybema’s not 100-percent." Langridge said. 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Following extensive dis­ cussion, the Village of Caledonia Council unani­ mously approved an annual revocable permit at its meet­ ing Monday evening, amaby will be allowed to operate the courtyard and deck facilities from April 15 to Nov. 1 from 6 a.m. to 11 TH soinn i 11b ii ) io worn TOOSd lofl rizujo [zuoni .□0731 gni Etna fl jmqo i obib ok! o) p.m. All outside furniture with the exception of the bicycle rack must be removed by Nov. 1. The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the outside areas. Barnaby outlined his pro­ posal, saying that the Caledonia Village Planning Commission had been recep­ tive to his idea for a casual gathering place that would serve ice cream, small sand­ wiches and coffee in a court­ yard and on the sidewalk in front of the courtyard. The courtyard proposal repre- sents Phase I of a possible three-phase project, which could eventually culminate in a restaurant on the site of the former Wagon Wheel eating place. There were two sticking points in the overall proposal that the planning commis­ sion left up to the council to decide. The first was the use of public property for a pri­ vate purpose, the sidewalk in front of the courtyard and the sidewalk at the rear of the building for a deck. The sec­ ond was the rear deck as a removable versus permanent fixture on public property. Among the issues raised in the discussion were snow removal, handicapper acces­ sibility for the deck, place­ ment of a bicycle rack, and the preservation of pedestri­ an use of sidewalks both in front of the courtyard and in the rear parking lot. Mark Sisson, village plan­ ning consultant who worked with Barnaby on the project, referring to the potential for difficulty in removing snow if the deck were a fixed structure, explained that the commission "did not wrestle with it." would like the permit approved including the deck so that when he is ready to add the deck, he may do so. Sisson said the question was really "what makes the council comfortable? It is a public space. It is not intend­ ed to be a permanent permit." Barnaby indicated his willingness to move the deck if he had to but added, "Moving the deck is a bit • • • • _ II excessive in my opinion. The deck would be eight Village Manager Sandy Ayers indicated that plowing could be a concern. Barnaby observed that there was a similarly narrow area behind Sam's Joint, and the walk­ way had been cleared all winter. For Village Attorney Mark VanAllsburg, a fixed deck rather than a removable deck raised the question of a private-purpose, permanent fixture on public property. Although the deck is the last phase of the project and is not at all likely to be built this year, Barnaby said he See STATION, page 6 Thomapple Twp. Village of Middleville continues investigates new work on possible skate park voting booths / by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Nick Timmer and a few of his friends sat quietly throughout the June 10 meeting of the Middleville Village Council. During the public comment portion of the meeting, the reason they had their skateboards next to their chairs became • apparent. Timmer asked the coun­ cil the status of a possible skate board park in the vil­ lage. Dave Chief Fire Middleton told the council that Timmer and his friends were really well-behaved and when asked not to skateboard on Thornapple Emergency Township Services property, they had left immediately. Following the meeting Council Member Charles Pullen met with Timmer to show him preliminary plans for a skateboard park in the village. The boys volun­ teered to work on the proj­ ect. The council also approved 1 to mi J sm liV iuq adf bed of qqi; T lb q biM icdf now ban woT i itol rl moD voriz £ lot [fiiiiv 0193) JOO rrr the purchase of new play­ ground equipment for Spring Park. Council members were informed that the streetscape project is about a week ahead of schedule. Earth Tech, which man­ ages the village waste water treatment plant, has been sold. Charlie Miller told council that as he learned more he would inform the village. There was a discussion of a weather alert system for the village. Middleton said • he is continuing research and will return to a future meeting to share his find­ ings. Everyone was reminded that the next public hearing on the Crane and Finkbeiner roads bridge project will be Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. in the TTES building. Members of council also had an opportunity to look at brick choices for the street-scape project. The next regular village of council meeting will be Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer if The Monday, June 8 Thomapple Township meet­ ing was a quiet one with Susan Vlietstra chairing the meeting in the absence of Don Boysen. Vlietstra discussed the purchase of new voting booths which accommodate 5 voters, are more space effi­ cient and easy to set up. The cost is estimated to be $800. c<* Staff Writer Following a brief, desulto­ ry discussion that involved cleaning up a housekeeping detail. the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees at its June 4 meeting approved a renewal of a per­ mitted mineral removal (PMR) agreement for three years for Cherry Valley Resources. David Zylstra. township manager and planner, briefly reviewed the company's May 19 appearance before the Caledonia Township Planning Commission, which )IloT 3idb 71 Vi niiisolo .liBiab tenwoT 21 i If. ivoiqqji banim (flMfl) itdoboH i/fiG agsnBcri 37/31701 QI oboteD nrnnslfl had forwarded to the board a recommendation that the renewal be approved. He said the company had asked for an extension of the time period to engage in the recycling of asphalt and concrete crushing operations from 15 to 30 days and an extension of the time period for crushing from Nov. 1 to April 30 of each year. Supervisor Bryan Harrison said that the notice to the township before the public hearing did not mention the crushing operation. He also asked why the renewal was for three years The board also heard from Township Thornapple Emergency Services Chief David Middleton on services during May in the township. They also approved the pur­ chase of a new chain saw for the brush truck to help with removal of fallen trees. Middleton said he is work­ ing on the best and least expen­ sive ways to notify local resi­ dents of warnings for storms, high winds and tornados. The board approved a by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees have set Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. as the date for a public hearing on the 2008Skateboard enthusiast Nick Timmer asked the 09 budget. This meeting will members of the Village of Middleville council for con­ also include a public hearing sideration of a skateboard park in the village. on the special assessment district for Deer Sight Drive. There were several more requests for special assess­ ment districts in the town­ ship. The board will be dis­ cussing how many of these additional requests could be See BUDGET, page said he wanted the water only and was based on time covered by the township. rather than the amount of level information made material removed from the available to the board. (The groundwater monitoring is site. by Wilcox Zylstra responded that his­ done torically the permits have Engineering, the township's been time-limited. (It would engineers.) • Caledonia village is a busy place Zylstra said the monitoring appear that monitoring minhistory ing operations on the basis of was being done, and the per­ • Students learn of village’s the amount of material mit requires maintaining a • Middleville Post Office sets new removed could involve some certain level; the testing is hours very detailed recordkeeping not only for quantity but also • Middleville Junior Girl Scouts donate by the company and more for quality of the water, he monitoring_ of the site by the said. goodie bags to Pennock Finally, Harrison observed township.) • Caledonia Historic Commission Harrison raised the issue that the resolution authorizof groundwater monitoring, hosting antiques appraisal a concern brought by neigh­ See PERMIT, page 2 bor Roger Keating. Harrison In This Issue 7 I 4- See BOOTHS, page 8 Yankee Springs to hold budget hearing June 26 Caledonia Township renews mining permit by Fran Faverman Vlietstra will see if other townships are purchasing these units to see if group purchases will have a lower cost. She will also speak with the Village to see if they are interested in purchasing one of these units. The township board approved donating $3,000 in a contract with Green Gables 4,4 -• & I t I »»• i • • h ri 7 I > > < * i < �4V Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008 Caledonia village is by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The weather and water were on the minds of Caledonia Village Council members as they assembled for their meeting this past Monday evening. Scott Williamson, village president, noted that there had been some infiltration into the sewer lines but that the principal problem, according to Department of Public Works Director Buff Rodgers, was that the phone linked to a warning system •!4 was not working. The 2008-09 budget for the village was adopted fol­ lowing the required public hearing on the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate of 5.44 mills. The revenues raised by the millage fund operations of village govern­ ment. Commenting on the budg­ et, Williamson observed that it was a "very tight budget and was fiscally responsi•ft •ft HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com g Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 269-945-SH0W Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) Rocking Seat* • All Digital Sound Fr»« Drink Refill* • 25c com refill* BIG SCREENS s4.00 ALL SEATS ex cepl adult evening $6.50 j (S) Stadium Seating 0 No passes SHOWTIMES 6/13 - 6/19I . I C. Every Monday thru Friday at 10:30 am $■4 hAOVlt5 ALL SEATS WATERHORSE (PG) | O ©THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 FRI/SAT LS 11:30 O@KUNG FU PANDA (PG) 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 7:00, •I* 9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:20 ble." For example, employee compensation remains at exactly the same levels as the current budget. He also warned that the current budget, because of infra­ structure needs, may be the last budget to be funded by the current tax rate. The transfer of delinquent sewer charges for 18 accounts totaling $4,495 was added to the residents’ tax bills through council approval of a resolution. The siren fund received extensive discussion. Trustee Dan Inman, who has spent the past several months researching options for the village, said he has not had a chance to get a special sub­ committee to together explore further the financing issues. Taking note of the stormy he weather, observed, "Sirens are a hot topic." He noted that the Middleville Village Council had decided against sirens and recom­ mended that radios be pur­ chased by residents. On the other hand, he said that the City of Kentwood had opted to put up a siren on 44th Street. • "The magic is finding out what is most effective," he concluded. The siren fund remains at approximately 20 percent of the cost estimates he has received. Jill Harrison, treasurer, inquired about prospects of the village committee meeting with the appropriate township officials. Inman said the meeting would occur within the next 30 days. At issue is the possibility of get­ ting money from the dedicat­ ed public safety millage (currently 1.5 mills) that village and township residents pay for police, fire and emer­ gency services. Williamson commented, "No one thing is going to cover every situation every day. Perhaps we could put a line item in the capital improvement budget and save up the money." Jonathan Moxey, village engineer with Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, • Inc./reported on the status of the application for a grant to help fund the facade improvements planned for Main Street by several downtown merchants, Additional information requested by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, the granting agency, has been supplied, Moxey said he views the request as a "hopeful sign." Formal awards are scheduled to be made in late June. tit Loose ends on the Main Street project continue to receive attention. Drainage work is complete, and the grass is growing. The park­ ing lot has been striped, and the sidewalks will be sealed again. The tree grates will be redone so that they will be less slippery in the winter. A final cost amount has been established and approximately $3,500 is being held back until the project is certified as complete. Terry Mulvihill, council vice-president, asked how many were businesses involved facade the improvements. Moxey said eight or nine were participating. Trustee Karen Hahn inquired about trees. Moxey said two trees would be replaced, one by the Curves building and the other near the paint store. A tree that obscures a handicapper park­ ing sign will be pruned. She also observed there was silt in the parking lot. The silt would be cleaned up and washouts in the lot will be fixed, he said. Glenn Gilbert, trustee, who led a push for stop signs on Main Street at the inter­ section of Lake Street, asked about their status. The signs have been ordered and paid for. Moxey said it was best to install the signs after the project is finished and the Michigan Department of Transportation has signed off. To install them now means the village would need the department’s approval, he noted. Trustee Dan Erskine asked, "What is the plan for the planters? Who will take care of them?" Moxey said the village would. Sandy Ayers, village manager, said that the Caledonia Garden Club may take care of them as part of their community service requirements. Mulvihill, who chairs the Fourth of July Committee, reported that the celebration begin June 27 with a truck pull, pending insurance information, and the Kilt Klassic Kids Fun Run at 6:30 p.m. at Duncan Lake Middle School will end with fire­ works at the Good Farm on Saturday evening, June 28. The parade will be organized by Bill Neil; the stage is filled with talent. The parade on Saturday morning will begin at 10:30 a.m. and activities in the park will begin at noon and end at 4 p.m. The greatest problem is money, according to Mulvihill. The committee has received approximately A busy place $8,950 in donations to date; Hahn, a member of the com­ mittee. commented in a con­ versation that the committee would feel more comfortable with about $12,000 to $13,000 in hand. Reporting for Trustee Mike Maviglia, Ayers told the council that Charter Communications has sent the village a check for $6,122 in payment of franchise fees covering the period from January 2007 through January 2008. She said that the 1986 Chevrolet truck had been sold at auction for $850; the village netted $743 after sales expenses. She reminded the council that the Vermontville mayor and members of its council will visit the village Tuesday, June 17, for the mayoral exchange. Gift bags designed the ID by Company, a local business, will be presented to the guests, Members of the council were apprised by her of the date for filing nominating petitions for the three trustee slots (four-year term) and the office of village president (two-year term) are due by 4 p.m. on Aug. 12. A mini­ mum of six valid signatures are needed on the nominat­ ing petitions. Any village resident who is registered to vote is eligible to run for the posts. Party designation is not necessary. Finally, Ayers noted that not all business owners who have agreed to participate in the facade improvement prou ^*am have signed letters of commitment and must do so now. Williamson in his president’s report regretted that he will be traveling on busi­ ness and will miss the mayoral exchange. He praised the Main Street Business Association for the Western Week scheduled to run from Monday, June 16, through Saturday, June 2It. The council approved res­ olutions reappointing exist­ ing members to the planning commission, the zoning board of appeals, the con­ struction board of appeals, and public relations liaisons. Also approved was a resolu­ tion setting reimbursement rates for employee expenses incurred in village business. During the final council comment period, Erskine urged Jerry Barnaby, who is hoping to open an ice cream parlor in the village, to rent an ice cream cart, saying, "I want fresh ice cream on July 4th. No permit needed for a cart." Hahn urged residents to watch out for children now that school is out. She observed dryly, ’’Don’t worry about watering the lawn this month." Inman commented that the past three weeks have been very busy and said, "I wish we had had a siren the last few days." Gilbert expressed the council’s condolences to the family of trustee Mike Maviglia, whose father passed away last week. He also urged council members to turn out for the mayoral exchange day. Mulvihill said he was excited about all the activi­ ties in the village, citing the streetscape project, the facade improvement pro­ gram, Western week and the Independence Day celebra­ tion. & v: & .1 *9 If i« •ft ifl •; l 7 i / 5? treifflia II HI, OYOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN JI (PG-13) 11:10, 1:40,4:10,6:40.9:20 FRI/SAT LS 11:50 SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE (R) PERMIT, continued from page 1 ta-t t 9.30 INDIANA JONES ANO THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (PG 13) 1: . 3:50, 6:50 COUPON C¥>. •I i 1 wflh S2 50 purchase ’ ss of 4602 bag of buttery popcorn I ing*I the permit contained a reference to an obsolete sur­ veillance fee the township is no longer allowed to charge. Zylstra said that fees (engi­ neering review and legal omtwUO^Qi* JUUf 31.2008 i S*T I 1 I i Caring Dentistry For Children & Adults I J L * 1 i. fees) are charged back to the company and the escrow account is current. The permit was unani­ mously approved by the board on a roll call vote. Christopher Hier, DDS L J f • Preventative Care • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment i.U. New Patients Welcome SIH-li'IO 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia f I Mas/eF» 06663823 A second major action by the board was the approval of a suggestion from Harrison to adopt an automatic bill-pay­ ing plan for Caledonia’s water and sewer utility cus­ tomers. The plan would allow direct deductions with author­ ization from checking accounts; it would eliminate the mailing of more than 1,000 postcards every billing period. Richard Robertson, town­ ship treasurer, said, "The plan would cost the township and the customers nothing. It would be totally voluntary." Trustee Larry Stauffer asked if the billing method could be used for taxes. Harrison said it could. Robertson demurred, say­ ing, "People would be more inclined to use it for utility payments." The proposal was approved unanimously. motions Two were required to correct an error in salary for Township Assessor Stob. Laura Robertson explained that the situation apparently arose from an error in 2004 when an incorrect base number was supplied by the thentownship clerk. The applica­ tion of the cost-of-living adjustment to the incorrect base has created a discrepan­ cy that over four years has mounted. The first motion adjusted the current compen­ sation from $43,203 to $44,472. The second motion, a review of the assessor’s salary, set the current salary at $44, 472. Both motions were approved unanimously by the board. The board unanimously approved the nomination of Jane Heiss as Caledonia’s Hometown Hero. Quoting from the nomination form, Harrison said that her long list of community activities — Kiwanis Club, the spring carnival, chairperson of the circus, and membership in the Caledonia Women’s Club and her activities on 1 lir.ija See PERMIT, next page 156th Barry County Fair ■ •J r 4 b, J I (Open to aR varieties of music) 4* $1,500.00 In Cash Prizes! For Details visit VariousEntertainment.com ENTER AT THESE LOCATIONS S » r I ft I WOODLAND TOWNHOUSE 269-367-4690 137 1/2 N. MAIN IN WOODLAN I CHAMPS BAR & GRILL 269-795-3573 FAMILY TAVERN 616-891-8328 lli Vc (Friday & Saturday Nights) DAISY MAE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 269-792-9426 h * 2688 S. PATTERSON (Tuesday & Thursday Nights) 116 E. MAIN ST., MIDDLEVILLE (Wednesday Nights) 114 W. MAIN ST. CALEDONIA (Saturday Nights) •l •V ks Bl .* �tI The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 3 Caledonia students learn of village’s history i»> X »> ill *A‘ 8 is **»» j M’S? dren who were bad?" The volunteers said they enjoyed connecting the young students with the community's past. 4€ The children's questions are my favorite part of con­ ducting the schoolhouse tours, as they help adults bet­ ter understand young think­ ing,” said Peabody. “Last year, after noticing that the photographs on the walls and in the antique textbooks were black and white, a student asked, ‘When did the world turn color? graders to learn about the history of Caledonia and its •It schools, along with fire safe­ ty and voting procedures. At the Barber School house, students were asked to think and compare the outside and inside of the one-room schoolhouse with their school buildings of today. Second grade students from Kettle and Emmons Lake elementary schools were given tours by mem­ bers of the Caledonia Historic Commission, Vickie and Johnston Victoria Peabody, Monday, June 2. Students toured the Barber Schoolhouse Museum, the Caledonia Department of Public Works building and the Caledonia Village/Township Hall, all located on Maple Street in Caledonia. This was the second annu­ al visit by area second Some of the questions stu­ dents asked at the Barber Schoolhouse included, “Why is there a school bell?" “How do you ring the bell?" and What did they do to chil- • i < X MBM 4*4 44 * * 11 Is 9 Hi ” t' ,V \ I Today... Students learned about important fire safety and modern fire-fighting equipment from the Caledonia Fire Department. Buff Rodgers (not shown) treated students to a surprise viewing of Caledonia’s antique firetruck. ■ ■ ■- - 1^11 •if I ' ‘' S'? J I ?-•- •*“*■ it . . iry » k i W’ A i r V'J I 1 4 1 :>« ,a«* jS hk!- V A ■ -- 7^* > ■♦ I ■ — i Wk Wtt J SB J. ♦ L Yesterday... Second grade students from Caledonia Community Schools recently learned about education in the 1800s from Historic Commissioners at the Barber II IVfi — • cpsc - 3X- <_• k- VOTE - - - - •- — —- - tl- 1 Schoolhouse Museum, Caledonia’s first school. * * Sfe* ** - Bish R II K _ PERMIT, continued from previous page UfSiX?- taksss’ fe 0 » -tow 9H&- behalf of the Caledonia Library — certainly made her a hometown hero. She is the manager of the Caledonia Library, a branch library within the Kent District Library system. Charles Friese, of TNT Fireworks, applied for a per­ mit for the temporary sale of legal fireworks in a tent at 9964 Cherry Valley SE. He will sell the fireworks from June 26 through July 6 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. His application was approved unanimously by the board. During the final board comment period before adjournment, Walter Bujak, trustee, thanked American Legion Post 305 for the Memorial Day observance activities. 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The new hours are Monday through Friday form 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from noon until 5 p.m. The office will be open on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The box lobby area is O pen from 6 a.m. to 5:30 open p m Monday through Friday and from 6 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Fryling says that a new sign for the post office should be installed soon. Many new services avail­ able through the postal serv­ ice. He suggests that anyone looking for special stamps go to the Internet at W ww.stamps.com for perwww.stamps.com per­ sona]jzed stamps for wedd jngs or ot fter important letdings other ters These are more expen­ siVe that regular stamps but 4— offer a “one-of-a-kind" expe­ rience. In addition, information at www.usps.com will help people purchase stamps or mail packages over the Internet. The Middleville Post Office offers many mailing options and has flat-rate mailing containers including the new size for APO and FPO addresses. “We hear from many peo­ ple who are using the Internet for mailing, but we still enjoy meeting our cus­ tomers over the counter. We think the new hours will help our customers," Fryling says. For more information call the office at 269-795-9526. Main Street Western Week Fesents: Makeovers %... ig Caledonia Jlavt Company Wednesday, Jane 1 Sth from 5-6 pm Come and watch us take models from drab to fab right out in I front of our salon! You could be one of the lucky people that will get picked from I ■I r iR1 the crowd to get a new look or even receive the brand new anti-aging scalp treatment from Nioxin for free! Feel like you need a makeover now? Call Caledonia Hair Company and schedule an 93 appointment today! rj 616-891-1591 06673390 Bl I * r ** VI n i �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship..................................................................9:30a.m. Fellowship Time .................................................... 10:35 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor 111 Church Street CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday School..................................................................... 10:50a.m. Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Evening Praise........................................................................ 6:00p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School .......................................................................... 9:45a.m. •It 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Sunday Evening Service....................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles w Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................................................. 6:45p.m. I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Wednesday LifeSavers Web site: http.7/goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 122 III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Worship ......................... • •f f .. .9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School •It Year) Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. 9:00, 9:30 & 11: JU 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Lakeside Community Church Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Contemporary Worship ....................................... 9:30 a.m. »!• Sunday School for All Ages........................... 10:45 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 ww.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. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (616) 868-6437 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Leighton Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship.............................. 930 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 a.m. June 15 - 10:00 a.m. - Matthew 9:35-10:8 Pioneer Club Wednesdays ............................ 6:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.caledoniaumc.org www.leightonchurch.org Ch erryVklley ‘1 JE/4 A Faith Community of the PC(USA) -T J connechn^.m anciea it I aith to a inc Jen1 \vcjtLJ K Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Now available throughout. I ven/enc i$ welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 I Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. I—— Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml www.cbcwm.org<http://www.cbcwm.org> • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God * avigating Parenthood Loving God, Loving People £ Sunday 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm ^cornerstone church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor ^x www.cornerchurch.org 3 I GPS (Dutton Unitecf (Reformed^ Church \s ’ Truth Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org — ' Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 I WFUR 102.9 am pm pm FM 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 11 00am - Contemporary •it 9:45am Bible Studies the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 0^' Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 4:00 pm 9:30 am thornoppleVolley church at Gun Lake Sunday - 9:00 a.m. at Sunny Jim’s Pizza 11446 W. M-179 Hwy. Stop by Sunny Jim's to enjoy live worship and insightful video-cast message from Pastor in a fun and casual atmosphere. ’yin 4 CHURCH USE•• Finding the Way Together! committed to our community. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Kim Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: h w. wayfa rercc. org A Place For YOU! 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord • » SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Sunday School ........................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ............................................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).................5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................................................ 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ................................................. 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor >:• Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church k Whitneyville "The Family of God for All People'" Fellowship Church Sunday Worship Experience 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48"’ St. 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Yankee Springs Bible Church t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. C... waenti 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 17 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion * Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Morning Worship.............................................. 10:00 - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — — Attended Attended Nursery Nursery Sunday School..................................................... 11:00 - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Prayer and Bible Study..................... _______ Pastor Merritt Johnson * ■— V — ■at: WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church Peace Church « ilniilu Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. 'll iim WAYFARER COMMUNITY W!’ su'ftfil 269-948-2549 An informal, contemporary church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Norh 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 8:30am - Traditional 9266 Parmelee Road unit* pnw»’Cho' ch Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morning Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am [Sunday for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, 1 prayer for the sick, children’s church dynamic teaching, www.lakesidecommunity.org a preschool storytime. 1 Make Join us Sundays at 10 am Rev. Royle Bailard Nursery available the entire morning, including Sunday Services rnrrHi (u.'H FOR ins tit vtir-iu WC-K1D wr-iu.T AVIMr\ HINTIC CHURCH THE MODERN Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue (269) 664-4345 tneuulife Phone: (269) 948-2261 A Place of Refuge ORANGEVILLE Middleville Wesleyan Church 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...................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club........ ...... Call for info. Bible Study.......... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street feNpu? --W.’. Sunday Service ... 9:3 Pastor Scott E. Manning J J TIjc (Bib Wirne J jftletljolrisit Cljurd) CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH www.cherryvalleychurch.org Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p. m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 All walks, One faith Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You a.m. a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 06651606 me J6l6) �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 5 Middleville Junior Girl Scouts donate goodie bags to Pennock k * XS $ r I s it I ■ I ^5 11 - 3- ■ I - * X4 Caledonia His toric Commission hos ting an tiques appraisal Caledonia Historic Commission members (from left) Vickie Johnston, Betty White, Sharon Schaefer, Victoria Peabody and Kris Apol invite the public to have antiques appraised at Barber Schoolhouse Museum, 250 S. Main St., Caledonia, by Americana Auctions. The appraisal will be Tuesday, June 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free, but those seeking appraisals will be charged $5 per item, with a three-item limit. Appraisers cannot accommodate coins, jewelry or stamps. For more rj * II information, call 616-891-2223. ■W;: X Pre-fair Presentation Clinic offered June 28 at fairgrounds 1 w VJW3W- I hour and held twice during the morning - will be offered for dogs, poultry, goats, rab­ bits and cavies, pocket pets, sheep, beef cattle, dairy cat­ tle, swine and horses. The half-hour presenta­ tions will be given by threemember teams of older, experienced 4-H members. Some of the information offered at each presentation The Barry County 4-H Advisory Council is sponsor­ ing its ‘Pre-Fair Preparation Clinic’ Saturday, June 28, at the fairgrounds. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon. They clinic is designed to assist beginning 4-Hers and their families as they prepare their livestock exhibits for the upcoming fair. Clinics each lasting about a half- ■ "• comniM ;><tf 77>e Bairt»«r Sailor* aledonia 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts Open Mon.-Fri. 9am - 9pm • Sal. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday rt >* z ed by J-Ad Graphics. The Junior Girl Scouts recently visited Pennock to drop off their goodie bags and stayed for a tour of the hospital, given by Graham. The girls said that the high­ light of their tour was being able to see a newborn baby in the nursery of the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Northwood releases winter dean’s list I I Pennock Health Services efforts. The project, which took is appreciative of Middleville Junior Girl one year to complete, was Scout Troop #2656 consist­ overseen by troop leaders ing of Rachel Belson, Megan Heather Coston and Denna Redman, Marchelle Coston, Sherry. The girls used some Meghan Roempke. Sabrina of their own money to buy for the bags, which Cole, supplies tit Baylee Wright, Chelsea Williams, Kayla included coloring books, activity books, crayons, new KK Gibbs and Courtney Moore. The nine member group toys and pads of paper donatdonated 248 goodie bags to kids at Pennock and earned their Bronze Award in the process, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can obtain. “The girls went the extra mile to show their care and concern for children at Local students attending Pennock Hospital, even hand Northwood University in decorating each bag to keep Midland have been named to the children at the hospital the dean's list for the winter entertained throughout their term. To achieve dean's list visits,” said Stacey Graham, Pennock’s customer service recognition, students must manager. She expressed earn a 3.25 grade point aver­ praise and thanks for their age on a 4.0 scale. JIBli •J HAIR CUT 5** I I $QOO FREE Haircut • after 12 paid visits J I s200 off n 1 1 1 1 1 I I L for 1st visit w/coupon {or dioojing. appy Fathers Day w C utJ1CL____ -« cc 3 j i Ml’ make the move now r hr ■—. i < I ■ I jF i - ■ 5?^ - t competitive homeowner & auto rates A_____ ; reaLclaims service o - r aW -£ tj L. □r ’XT * O fZ - -r'' -A multi. C (HIFIHMy 14 Ugl availa J quote, Stauffer & Wiggers cn insurance, Inc. 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 ' IMBUHANCE Your partner tn protection 616-891-9294 www grangeinsurance com will include: tips on show­ feeding, manship, and grooming; what a judge looks for; what equipment and supplies should be brought to fair; tips on being prepared for judging day; and taking care of animals. Questions from the audience also will be welcomed. In most of the presentations, an animal will be present for demonstration purposes. Prospective 4-Hers and their families - those who are thinking of joining 4-H in the future - are urged to attend this clinic and learn more about showing livestock at the fair. Simultaneous presenta­ tions will take place at two or three locations. Since many 4-Hers show in more than one project area, or will in the future, the schedule offers an opportunity to attend different presenta­ tions. 8 to 8:30 a.m. - dogs and sheep. 8:30 to 9 a.m. - poultry and beef cattle. 9 to 9:30 a.m. - goats and dairy cattle. 9:30 to 10 a.m. - rabbits, cavies, pocket pets and swine. The presentations will then be repeated. 10 to 10:30 a.m. - dogs and sheep. 10:30 to 11 a.m. - poultry, beef cattle, and horses. 11 to 11:30 a.m. - goats and dairy cattle. 11:30 to noon - rabbit, cavies, pocket pets, swine and horses. Students graduate from Alma College has College Alma announced that more than 250 degree candidates were eligible to participate in the college’s 2008 commence­ ment ceremony Saturday, April 19. Local students, along with their degree and major(s). included: Brett Knight of Grand Rapids, bachelor of science degree in athletic training. A 2004 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, he is the son of Dave and Julie Knight of Grand Rapids. Area students meeting qualifications include: Middleville - Chanda Brice, Matthew Palmer and Holly Vanderheide. Alto - Sarah Niemeyer and Brandon Postema. Caledonia - Kyle Grucz and Matthew Veurink. THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR IRA CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. B\ opening an Edward Jones IRA, von 'll have access to investments that could provide a higher return than you currently earn. • J Adrian College names dean’s list Area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Adrian College. To achieve this, students had to maintain a 3.5 grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours. Local students on the list included: Alto - Andrew West. Caledonia - Laura Shank. II you have an IRA elsewhere, it’s easy to transfer to J Edward Jones and begin receiving the face-to-lace advice you deserve. ■*’ > CM § i Drew McFadden . I I I I I I I A** Financial Advisor BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Memoer SIPC DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Edward Jones Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING I I o CD CD Affordable Family Fun •— -4 2 00 00 -- Now Available Inside THE HOME CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN FT. Pool Table (616) 322-5087 Office (616) 588-3214 Convenient Location! 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Barnaby responded that access for physically challenged per­ sons would be only from the inside, that is, through the restaurant. He prefers a raised deck. "I don’t believe people will use it if people are sitting at ground level; it is a different feeling," he said. Karen Hahn, village trustee, entered the discus­ sion asking about protecting the deck from cars and was advised that parking in the area was parallel. Trustee Dan Inman, not­ ing that several downtown % businesses were engaged in a project to improve their •It about match­ facades, asked ing colors. Barnaby assured him that he was working with the consultant to the downtown merchants. Trustee Glenn Gilbert opened a discussion of the sidewalk seating in front of the courtyard. He observed that the tables and chairs may end up becoming a bench. When Barnaby pointed •I*. out that his property line actually extended 5.7 feet from the building, Sisson reminded him that the 5.7 feet was the easement grant •J ­ ed to the village for the sidewalk and that the effect would be to reclaim the easement, which is under the control of the village. Trustee Dan Erskine, entering•4 the discussion, said he had observed tables in front of businesses and cited the Monterey Grille as an example. Barnaby agreed that he would pull the tables back into the courtyard at night continued, Erskine Barnaby, addressing w Basically you're looking for a lot of things and hoping some of them will work." Village President Scott Williamson said, "I like Terry's (Mulvihill, trustee) idea. Let's try it for a year and see what happens on the deck." He noted the difficul­ ties of removing and reassembling a deck. Citing another establishment in the village with a removable deck, he observed every year that deck is becoming more flexible. Erskine raised the question of where to put the bicycle rack. Sisson suggested that Barnaby will have to work out the position of the rack with Ayers. Two sites have been considered: at the comer or in front of the building. The area with the most room, he said, is at the comer. Barnaby said he is con­ cerned about traffic conges­ tion with pedestrians using the sidewalk at the same time as someone is trying to remove a bike from the rack. Sisson commented that hopefully more people than the shop's customers will use the bike rack. In his view, putting the bike rack in front of the shop could create the impression only that Caledonia Station customers could use the rack. Williamson suggested approving the permit " with the contingency that Mark (Sisson) approves the loca­ tion of the bike rack." Erskine noted that the reso­ lution also specified no alco­ hol on the sidewalk or the parking area. Ayers explained that any area outside where alcohol is permitted had to be fenced in and that one cannot legally drink on public proper­ tyDuring the final council comment period prior to adjournment, Williamson said that the Caledonia Station project and other activities in the downtown village area are furthering the idea of Caledonia as a destination. ■* t ‘V * (3^ I? Orangeville Days set for Aug. 15 and 16 Orangeville Days organiz­ er Mark Paradowski says I encourages the public to plan for a weekend of old-fash­ ioned family fun. Orangeville Days are a project of citizens of Orangeville Township and the Orangeville Community Development Committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Fun will begin the evening of Friday, Aug. 15, with more events happening throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 16. Most activities will take place at the Orangeville Irving township approves new office hours by Patricia Johns on Wednesdays. Irving Township Deputy Clerk Tammy Miller will meet with London to discuss possible office hours for the township. Miller said she hopes to serve the communi­ ty better by having addition­ al hours. The June 11 meeting was a meet-the-candidatesevening” in which those run­ ning for drain commissioner, county commissioner or town­ ship posts introduced them­ selves. . The township has defined “resident” as a person who Jives and votes in the town­ ship, not just someone who owns property in the town- Township Hall at 7350 Lindsey Road, Among the highlights of this year’s event are a euchre tournament Friday night, the Delton High School Band marching in Saturday’s parade and the return of Laura the Elephant. New this year is a NASCAR display and activity. Volunteers are needed as well. Anyone interested in helping with the event may contact Paradowski at 269664-5704. Activities and chairper­ sons in charge are listed below. Anyone interested in helping with a specific area should contact the chairper­ ship. This definition came Staff Writer after a request from a former The Irving Township resident who still pays taxes *4 Board of Trustees agreed to in the township asked to pur­ increase office hours during chase a cemetery plot for the June its 11 meeting. resident price of $150. Currently, Supervisor It was decided that this George London is at the hall person must purchase a plot for the non-resident plot price of $250. The board approved two new members for the Freeport District Library Board. Annie Halle and Walt Lucas were approved unani­ mously. They are replacing As workers try to reduce the cost of getting to and from work, it ill Dipp and Margaret makes sense for you to consider Nicholson. » ­ car pooling. 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NASCAR: Sandra • NASCAR: Lovert at 269-795-2589. • Old-fashioned games and kids activities: Dave » Brinkert at 269-672-5503. Pancake breakfast: • Pancake Orangeville Fire Department at 269-664-4221. • Parade: Randy Shoemaker at 269-664-4061. • Rodeo: Gun River Inn at 269-664-5411. • Turtle race: Nancy “The Turtle Lady" at 269-743-9248 • Vendors (food, crafts and more): David Brinkert at 269-672-5503. Anyone with questions or who would like to get involved in the planning of Orangeville Days, please contact Paradowski at 269664-5704 or Lynn Hatfield at 269-945-2454. is Ju*! a fr 0^ I 'I •1 Reform Michigan Government Now! takes action on state reform 8/ftcts Qfai/t & Jf For more information, call ► yrum at 517-333-1606. Check out the June 19 Banner for the full story. Lar, B hi KIWIS feta kt to Cm Studio $10 OFF 12 months x ‘40.003 > -a b* R 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-5750 I S I N C F ■k____ fl 1 9 4 9 A SwierengA EWE E R S In the Caledonia D&W Village Center VACANT LAND BRIGHT SKY 623-8357 795-2337 In Loving Memory of Mark Lloyd Jan. 8, 1965 - June 15, 2(X)7 If (ears could build a stairway, And memories a lane. We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken. No time to say "Goodbye”, You were gone before we knew it. And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness. And secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you- No one can ever know. But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more: To remember all the happy times, We miss you and love you still today. Our memories of you will never go away. Life still has much in store. Love always. Since you’ll never be forgotten. We pledge to you today- A hallowed • I place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay. 06673446 Mom, Larry, Gerald, Chris. Leslie, Joe. Nevach. Madison. Jasmine and your little "Sweetie " Bailey .Si �\ The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 7 •II Thornapple Kellogg BOE approves budget — by Patricia Johns ’’k W Staff Writer Si' & of Members the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved a budget for the 2008-09 school year at a meeting Monday, June 8. Christine Marcy, director of finance and operations, explained that the budget is a very conservative one. She is estimating that the state will raise the per-pupil amount the district receives by $100. The difficult area is that school districts are required to submit budgets to the state by July 1, but the schools will not know the amount of state funding for some months. She also noted that enrollment numbers are slightly down since the 2008 class had 250 members. She detailed the budgets for athletics, food service and the public library. The budget for athletics is $500,000 which includes an estimated $30,000 in pay-toplay fees. This coming year, some funds will be spent on new uniforms as well. The board approved the budget for the 2008-09 ' SV X;1 & Nt n *»s Mi Us Ji; jjSx Win 'I- -- ■•4 ••J cial meeting Monday, June 23, to prepare for renovation at the high school That meet­ ing will begin at 6:30 p.m. The date of the next regu­ lar meeting has been changed to Monday, July 7. This will be the first meeting of the new fiscal year. BUDGET, con tinned from page la $1,000 contract with Green Gables shelter for women and children for the current year and will add the same amount to the 2008-09 budg­ et. The board listened to the suggestion of a new insur­ ance company. This informa­ tion will be considered as well during discussions on the new budget. The board will review a >W -■ i cl * dL’ & new proposal from the town­ ship planning commission on retaining walls. It will be up for township board approval at the July 10 board meeting. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township trustees is the special meet­ ing on the budget at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. The July 10 regular trustees meet­ ing begins at 7 p.m. Western Week • Western Week • Western Week • Western Week • Western Week Laura McKeown is congratulated by Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education president at the TKBOE June 9 meeting. Her score on the ACT is among the top 200 in th state of Michigan for those taking the test in middle school. “Best Rates In The State Period! MEDICAL INSURANCE KCM NEW PROGRAMS Food-assistance goods may be replaced TO CHOOSE FROM who have questions may I of food that has been report ­ Way, Hastings, MI 49058, Food assistance recipients GUARANTEE ISSUE contact the Food Stamp I ed destroyed in a domestic in households that recently 269-945-4010. ® .. school year of $26,039,661. This includes $877,727 from the fund balance. The remaining fund balance of $3,927,902 is within the sugA ­ gested amount. In other business, the board reviewed a suggested math pilot program which, according to fourth grade teacher Dave Hyde, will help students meet state require­ ments. It will be on display at the board of education offices for review before the next regular meeting. The board is also looking at a series of nonfiction books to be used by third graders beginning next year as the school works to meet the new requirements. The state has moved portions of Michigan history to the third grade level. These books are •II also on display at the board office. Student success was again praised as the board congrat­ ulated Laura McKeown who scored a 28 on the ACT as an eighth grader. She is among the top 200 middle school students taking the test. She attended a special event at Michigan State in May. The board hired 8 new employees including Kristen Stapleton. a school psychol­ ogist who will replace Royal Grewe who retired this year. In addition, the board approved the purchase of new furniture for McFall, Lee and the Learning Center. The board •II. will hold a spe- * ' ’'sin k I •4 J 1 ■1 *» Uli a: (, tfi,; ■ >1 J. Mhi <1 lost food due to flooding or power outages caused by storm activity should request replacement benefits within 10 days of the occurrence. Locally, that deadline would be Thursday, June 19. Local families participat­ ing in food assistance pro­ grams (FAP) may contact the following for more informa­ tion: Barry County United l-SSL as WK pal :to w tt i FMl naw -j telSitfe *• ~ rW . bwaiis- x • Center for Civil Justice 320 S. Washington, 2nd Floor Saginaw, Ml 48607, 800-724989-755-3120, 7441, fax 989-755-3558, or e-mail info@ccj-mi.org • Michigan Poverty Law Program 611 Church St., Suite 4A Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3000, 734-998-6100. fax 734-998-9125 Food assistance recipients may be issued a replacement Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES 't No application fee, underwriting fee, dosing fee. 4 <* 1 Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com II A v r tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION ill’5 Good things happen I til when people get United. CM misfortune or disaster, which are events that occur through no fault of the client, such as fires, floods or electrical out­ ages. The Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) may elect to automatically replace benefits for large geographic areas affected by a disaster. The food does not have to come from the current month; however, clients must complete the DHS-601, Food Replacement Affidavit form describing the loss. Clients can obtain the form from their DHS worker or at www. mfia. state. mi. us/ol m we b/ex/rff/601.pdf. Applicants for replace­ ment FAP benefits should keep a copy of the completed form for their records. Recipients or agency staff if Helpline at 800-481-4989. Most legal aid and legal services offices handle these types of cases, and they do not charge a fee. Anyone can locate local "free" legal serv­ ices or legal aid offices on the Michigan LawHelp Web site, www.Ml.lawhelp.org, look in the yellow pages under "attorneys" or call the toll-free lawyer referral num­ ber, 800-968-0738. Local information about food programs and this replacement information is available by calling the Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. I I I I NO MEDICAL QUESTIONS ASKED!" 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Growth-and-income funds - As its name suggests, a growth-and-income fund is structured to provide the potential for both growth in value and current income payments, in the form of dividends. Generally speaking, these funds are less risky than growth funds yet offer lower growth potential. But if you are interested in adding an income stream to your portfolio, these funds may be suitable for your long-term investment goals. Dividends can be increased, decreased or totally eliminat­ ed at any time without notice. International funds - You can choose from several types of international funds: global funds, which invest in both U.S. and international stocks; international funds, which invest primarily out­ side the U.S.; country specif­ ic funds, which focus on one country or region; and emerging market funds, which concentrate on small, developing countries. These funds generally invest for growth, but they involve spe­ cial types of risk, such as currency fluctuations and the prospect of investments being affected by political or economic turmoil. Bond funds - When you invest in a bond fund, you are seeking current income, in the form of interest pay­ ments, and the chance to help stabilize a portfolio that might be heavily weighted toward stocks. You can choose from municipal bond funds, corporate bond funds, mortgage-backed securities funds and U.S. government bond funds. Although bonds funds generally contain less investment risk than stock funds, they carry a different type of risk: purchasing power risk. In other words, the interest payments you receive from your bond funds may not always keep up with inflation. Keep in mind that bond funds are subject to interest rate risk and fund values may decline as interest rates rise. Money market funds These funds invest in short­ term debt instruments and are managed to maintain a stable net asset value of $1 per share, however the value of fund can fluctuate and it's possible to lose money. Many people invest in money market funds if they want to "park" funds for a short time before investing it elsewhere. You might also use a money market fund as an "emergency fund" con­ taining six to 12 months' worth of living expenses. While these types of mutual funds have some obvious differences, they also share two important traits in com­ mon. First, financial profes­ sionals choose the invest­ ments, which is obviously a benefit to you. Second, mutual funds, by owning many different types of secu­ rities, offer the advantage of diversification. (Diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market). A financial advisor can help you choose those mutu­ al funds that are appropriate for your needs. 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Relay for Life Team HPS has taken donations of gently-used items to sell and raise money for the Barry County Relay for Life, which the benefits American Cancer Society, this August. The sale will be held at the HPS office, 3275 N M-37 Highway, from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. House wares, computer equipment, clothing, toys, books, and more are among the items that will be for sale. HPS employee Kendra Tossava. who is also a long­ time supporter of Relay for Life, will be coordinating the event. Cancer has hit here at HPS and numerous employ­ ees' families." says Tossava. “That is why we decided to form a team." In previous years. Team HPS has raised more than $3,000 for the event and that continues to be the goal for this year. The Relay for Life 24hour event will take place at Tyden Park in Hastings at noon Aug. 8 and ends at noon Aug. 9. .4. 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QBOO •The Little Miss Orangeville contest is a fundraiser to help improve and upgrade the Orangeville Park and make it a safe place for the community’s children to play. The contest is open to girls ages 7 to 11 who reside in Orangeville Township. The contest will run July 1 through Aug. 9. The girl who raises the most money will be crowned Little Miss Orangeville at a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Orangeville Township Hall. Sponsors for this year's fundraiser are Bay Pointe Inn. Waters Edge Floral and Gifts and McDonalds of Gun Lake. An informational meetin I will be held Thursday. June 26. at 7 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. Any qualifying girl interest­ ed in becoming Little Miss member of the VFW. Legion. and American Moose Lodge. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife. Nancy J. Anders. His children. Jim (Darla) Anders. Kim (Bruce) Bender. Jeff (Deb) Anders. Ken (Dee) Anders. Rob Anders and his mother Sarah (Cook) Anders, and his brother. Karl (Barb) Anders; Michael grandchildren, (Nicole) Anders. Martha (Steph) Bender, Eric Bender. John (Heather) Francois. Mike Francois. Sarah R. Anders and Lauren Anders; great grandchildren, Clayton Tyler Anders. Kaya Bender. OI w \or Orangeville 2008 plan to attend. should 5 Brooke and Steven Francois. Preceding him in death were his father, Ronald Anders, and sister, Jeanine (Anders) Quinn. Funeral services were held Thursday. June 12, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville, Rev. David L. McBride officiating. Mt. Interment Hope Cemetery', Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made toThomapple EMS. Pennock Home Health services. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. f‘ I* lifi IP Cali Karen Hayward 269623-3880 with questions. ■ f r i I • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long Haul Q & Off-Road — s DDBBIM dependable, domoge-fret towing1 * i* o V X i jjn® V. 945-0191 I DOBBIN'S w DOBBIN'S II.1 I Wffil AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. Jeff Dobbin, ASE Matter Technician over 20 years experience 06673496 I | i» SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 27, 2008 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. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that •II the synopsis of the May 13, 2008 Children ages 4 to 12 will meeting be read by the Village be going on a Friendship Clerk. The minutes of the May Trek at Good Shepherd 13. 2008 meeting were present­ Lutheran Church in ed. Parker made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Middleville Pullen supported the motion. This vacation Bible school Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: experience is scheduled for None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Sunday. June 22 to Tuesday. ACTIONS TAKEN June 24. from 6 to 8 p.m. and 1. President Myers presented will include dinner. Anyone agenda. Lytle made a motion to interested in participating accept the agenda and Pullen supported the motion. Voice may call the church to regis­ Vote: Ayes: All. Nays. None. ter al 269-795-2391 prior to Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Parker made a motion to June 20 or register at the approve Resolution 08-15 that opening on June 22. designates George Strand, Good Shepherd Lutheran Village Manager as the Street Church is located at 908 W. Administrator for the Village of Middleville. Oliver supported the Main St. in Middleville. motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Myers, Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson and Lytle). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Corson made a motion to approve Resolution 08-16 to sub. mit an application- for repairs to the Main Street Bridge thru the Funding. •I* Dayne Fletke and Mariah Local Bridge Program Pullen supported the Motion. Roll Mickelwait of Middleville were Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Lytle, among 229 students named to Myers, Oliver. Parker, Pullen, the Olivet College spring Van Noord, and Corson). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion semester dean's list. Passed. . To qualify, students must 4. Pullen made a motion to be attending full-time and accept the current bills for the May 27, 2008 meeting in the •II earn a grade-point average of amount of $51,724.49 plus the 3.5 or higher. $2,800.00 Milbocker & Sons 1 Two on Olivet IDI 4 dean’s list IL - 0^*“ — ■ji 1 MIDDLEVILLE - Robert F. Anders Sr., age 75, of Middleville, passed away Monday. June 9, 2008. He was raised in Delton and attended Delton Kellogg schools graduating in 1976 and from Thomapple Kellogg after completing a tour of duty in Korea. He was married to Nancy J. (Rosenberg) on January IO. 1953 at Parmelee Methodist Church. Middleville. He was employed at Bradford Whites in Middleville for 17 years and owner of Gibbys footlong concessionaire for 21 years. < holding VBS ■ ■0 □ c o o Robert F. Anders Sr. it Good Shepherd D D O C June 20th Great Lakes Barbershop Quartet o June 27th - Archive - Celtic July 4 No Concert - Happy 4th of July July 11 - Caledonia Strike - Steel Drum Band July 18 - Peace Church Praise Band July 25 - Blue Water Ramblers - Folk c Aug. 1 - Radolfzell Big Band - German exchange group sponsored by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Academy □ Aug. 8 - Nowhere Band - Beatles Tunes Aug. 15 - Patchwork - Bluegrass Aug. 22 - Choice Encounter Classic Rock sl Aug. 29 - Steve Nagy - Blues Duo from Root Doctor 0 Little Miss Orangeville to start July 1 • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars •7 invoice that had been withheld at the May 13, 2008 Council Meeting and reviewed at the Public Works Committee meet­ ing and now recommended for payment. Total amount of current bills is now $54,524.49. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. Parker made a motion to approve the expense of $12,431.00 to Pavement Restoration of Michigan, Inc. for crack sealing maintenance and Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed 6. Parker made a motion to approve the expense of $11,595.00 to Raymer Well Service, Marne Ml for well main­ tenance for wells number 3 and 4 and Corson supported the motion Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. Lytle made a motion to approve the expense of $2,650.00 to Grandtech, Inc. to move the East Lift Station Controls to grade level and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. Oliver made a motion to approve the expense of $19,923.00 for a new pick up truck with installed amber light bar from Borgman Ford and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. At 8:26 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All., Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed Respectfully submitted; Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06673434 I krtiU ■ fl 111* • IW IJ I ;k �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 11 Buggy fun begins at TK library Bender Road work begins Monday by Patricia Johns » Staff Writer ■ s ss ■ S NS S ?■ * > S' JS NLS NX. . & v Readers who are accus­ tomed to visiting the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library had to find its new location this past week. Due to construction at the high school, the temporary location for the library is in Room 501, which is also known as the foods room. Even though there are a limited number of books on display in the temporary location, library services are still available, including the summer reading club and inter-library loan. Parking is in the high school south parking lot and patrons should enter the building ■24 through the athletics lobby. This year, Go Buggy for Reading club participants will discover the world of creepy-crawly creatures with reading, crafts, programs and more. Registration began Tuesday, June 10 and is still open to participants. are hours Summer Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. The library will be closed the week of June 30 to July 4. Wacky Wednesday morn­ ings begin every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Already on the schedule are the June 18 Reader's A Theater; June 25 Buggy Books and Stories with Middleville guest readers; July 9 Don’t Bug Me, I'm Crafting; July 16, The Good, Bad, and the Bugly Buggy Facts and Fun with Karen Secord, master gardener; and July 23, Flutter 7By for Buggy Crafts; Kalamazoo Nature Center “Insects Do the Strangest Things,” with Professor Anson Pantz. At the end of the program, readers can wing into the library July 29, 30, 31 with completed reading logs and receive final prizes. The library is also hosting Movie Matinee Thursdays at 2 p.m. The following movies have been scheduled: June 19 — Bug’s Life Meet the June 26 Robinsons July 10 — Bee Movie July 17 — Finding Nemo Charlotte’s July 24 Web Middle school students can see how books are trans­ formed into movies on June 26 and July 10 at 6 p.m. Hubers invites all middle school students, to “bring a friend and join us in the TK Community Library for some summer fun.” June 26 — Stormbreaker and munchies July 10 — Nancy Drew and munchies For more information about the summer reading program, call 269-795-5434. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT CEMETERY AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CEMETERY ORDINANCE #47 k • *a Monday June 9, 2008 at 7:10pm, the Freeport Village Council approved the Freeport Cemetery Amendments to Cemetery Ordinance #47, for the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan. This ordinance amendments was adopted by roll call vote on June 9, 2008. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby null and void. The following voted: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 I L, x‘L W’i ip!* nJRi® want I Iv Absent: 1 The Village President Wade Brown declared the ordi­ nance amendments adapted. These amendments will be effective immediately following this public notice. Summary as Follows: Grave Markers Sections 2 C: Interment Regulations Sections 6: Ground Maintenance Section 7: The new amounts for Open/Closed Winter Summer $450.00 $375.00 Bin Saturday Labor $100.00 C.EXW5 Sunday Labor $150.00 »WB0it Mtanrrj? ■ Ik:to* in glim: srerewsi IVWtai cEfcw'a't! Footings $.30 per sq. inch Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 06673569 asm! n. 06673591 & HI—~ N " 4^4 III -■• ; *»* " m_______________ MIDDLEVILLE • 500 Arlington St. CALEDONIA • 9595 Cherry Valley Ave. 269-795-3550 616-891-3550 LI r A I Vd COOPER TIR DOH T GIVE UP n THIDG r BT J ■ t . wt o' te/vo/me ■ 3 I SET OF 4 7 r: 1 at any Tires 2 Coupon g location. Expires 6/28/08 I I r I I I I i I | I 1 1 1 1 M. ■J 00 Coupon good at any Tires 2 location. Expires 6/28/08 — AIR CONDITIONING ftIT. Jj.1 EVAC/RECHARGE ‘•ft $ ~ WIG % 'JO f C * to (✓ FOR LEAKS) I I I I I I 1 at any Tires 2 •’•Il Coupon g location. Expires 6/28/08 I I I I I local Coupon good at any Tires 2< location. Expires 6/28/08 Community Kellogg College has released its dean's lists for the 2008 spring semester for full-time students. L Highest honors Receiving highest honors (3.9 to 4.0 grade-point aver- age) among full-time stu­ dents were the following: Middleville: Jennifer Meyer, Andrew Vandermeer. High honors Earning high honors (3.5 to 3.89 GPA) among fulltime students were: Rochelle Caledonia: Hyde. Heather Middleville: Carmer, Brynn Curtiss. Shelbyville: Sarah Hulbert, Matthew Nichols, Andrea Wawrzynczak. ■ ■■ ■■■ 41— Bible school set at Middleville CRC Christian Middleville Reformed Church will be holding vacation holding vacation Bible schooj June 23 to 27. The theme for this year is “Friendship Trek: Jesus our Forever Friend.” The focus will be both learning about Jesus and how everyone can help their com­ munity. Children should gather at the church entrance at 9:15 a.m. and will be dis­ missed at 11:45 a.m. For more information or to register by phone, call Bethany Gilder 269-7957524 or Betty Verburg 616891-2947. The church is located at St., W. 708 Main Middleville. Free shirts to be given at blood drive Summer is here, and with accidents the need for blood is immense. Area residents can be instrumental in helping sus­ tain a life by donating one pint of blood. In return, donors not only know they did something great, they will also receive free T-shirt compliments of Michigan Community Blood Center, service provider. On Tuesday, June 17, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church located at 159 131st Ave. (Cobb Lake Road in Barry County) in the Gun Lake area is hosting a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. For every unit of blood received three or four people may benefit from that unit. MCBC provides 100 per­ cent of the regular blood sup­ ply for local hospitals in sev- eral regions of the state, including Kent and Barry counties. Donors must be over the age of 17 and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Sandy Marcucaitis from the church encourages every ­ one to become a donor, not­ ing that it will take about an hour of the donors' time. Anyone with questions may call 1-866-MIBLOOD for more information. i I I ATTENTION MIDDLEVILLE RESIDENTS: Restaurants&Shopping i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i • TUNE-UP S 20 M OFF AUTO CARE CENTER j ins Portions ot ingconstruction. ____ Bender Road will be closed during construction. For more information, contact the Middleville Village Hall at 269-795-3385. KCC releases spring dean's lists Please support your downtown 1: I zlk: 'tty if LUBE, OIL & FILTER OR TRANSMISSION FLUSH V25M OFF completed bv by Fridav. Friday, Julv July 18. This project is expected to create a safer intersection. Drivers are asked to fol­ low the detour from Adams Road to Cherry Valley dur­ Don’t Let the Construction Keep you Away! 3)*^ ft l«tS« I**" fjl I PArnnQtnirtinn nf Reconstruction of the the intersection of Bender Road Main Street/Green Lake ROad west of Middleville will begin Monday, June 16. Work is expected to be I I I J 3 STATE CERTIFIED MECHANICS ON DUTY 24 HOUR TOWNINC - 838-0565 Chaircomb & Razor Barbershop Champs Bar & Grill Cracked Pepper Restaurant Design Wear Fabulous Finds Resale Shop Faro’s Pizza Middleville Auto Middleville Hardware, Hike Repair & Kayak/Canoe Rental Phil’s Pizza The Scoop Ice Cream Shop Shear Pleasure Westin’s Flooring V RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD r* r/ PLENTY OF PARKING IS AVAILABLE PUKING CONSTRUCTION JUST FOLLOW PETOUR £ PUBLIC PARKINS SIGNS I A’ ** �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. June 14. 2008 what s Selling Classifieds? Anything 1 -A* L k from cars to condos jewelry to jukeboxes ■if# furniture to firewood ...just about anything! SELL YOURS TODAY * sflCiirf A nnder - OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE MAPLE VALLEY I news?A 4k^.r.4i. VW • 4 -Au The People Paper'__ r. The People Paper' DELIVERED EVERY SATURDAY DELIVERED EVERY WEDNESDAY DELIVERED EVERY THURSDAY (269) 945-9554 (269)781-5444 (269) 965-3955 , - , The Hastings Marshall B.C. 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Box 163 • Battle Creek Ml 4901 6 • 965-3955 • Fax 968-8586 fl si im s% �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 13 •II From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Don’t forget downtown merchants To the editor: I'd like to respond to the letter written to the editor by Catherine Byers. I agree that "the spirit of Middleville" thrives because of the busi­ ness owners and the services they provide to the commu­ nity. Nothing enhances a community more than a wel­ coming, inviting atmosphere. Customers want to come back because they know business owners care. Entrepreneurs take great strides to let our community know they care. It's all about the relationships that are cre­ ated between the business owner and the customer. ___________ That's what makes our com­ Students take part in activities at last summer’s vaca- munity stand out from oth­ ers. tion Bible school. We have all been privi­ leged to witness the kindness of our community on many occasions: Pharmacies call­ ing to check on their cus­ tomers just to make sure they are feeling better, hardware stores offering to lend tools Saints Andrew and be coloring, painting, crafts, customers may need to finish Matthias Independent singing and field hockey. at-home projects, business Anglican Church at 2415 Treats will be provided as well and each day will end owners providing doughnuts McCann Road will be hold­ ing its annual vacation Bible with a short evening prayer and drinks for the firefighters as they bravely fight a fire in service at 3 p.m. school June 16 to 20. Anyone who would like From 1 to 3 p.m. each day, the 5- to 12-year-old students information about this year's will be learning about para­ VBS should call the rector bles that Jesus told as well as Rt. Rev. David Hustwick at having some fun. There will 269-948-9327. The Dutton Community is Indpendent Anglican church to hold VBS — the downtown business area, and owners saying, "Don't worry about the bill. Just pay the next time you are in town." The list could go on with­ out even mentioning the daily acts of kindness that they provide... making the customer feel a little better about themselves after leav­ ing the establishment. The amazing support given by our business owners is commendable. They are the first to sign up to help with vil­ lage events, their sole purpose being to provide activities that our community will enjoy. We all take great pride in the rejuvenation of the downtown area. The contin­ uing efforts to improve the. community with the streetscape will only enhance the downtown business dis­ trict. However, without even realizing it, at this time, we are doing a great disservice to these dedicated individu­ als, the business owners. Our merchants have invested time and money into improving the area and they need our help and sup­ port during the reconstruc- Dutton Days are coming km planning its annual two-day event to be held the weekend following Father’s Day. This f year's festivities will be Visit Our Website Friday, June 20, from 4 to 8 1 www.ContempoSalonandBoutique.com p.m. and Saturday, June 21, J from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( ontempo 2 Events this year include: 3 Craft show - Both days Kids Zone play area Both A Full Service Contemporary Salon /ALon. inc days with inflatable play area 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. — Entertainment - both days starting with “7 Ways” ■ 02692838 Christian rock band at 7:30 ■ p.m. Friday, and ending with I J “Strike” percussion group at 3 ■ p.m. Saturday. Other entertain- ■ ment is being planned. ■ PHYSICAL THERAPY • Antique car show — I Saturday I to 3 p.m. I Chainsaw carver - ■ Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. r The events will be held at I YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB the Dutton Fire Station, I • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Dutton Village Mall and the I • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com commons area of the Dutton I • Back and Neck Pain Mill Village running along • I 68th Street. I See a Licensed Physical Other events are being I Therapist Every Visit planned. I Organizers also will be I INSURANCE kicking off the new Dutton I Medicare Community Food Pantry at I BC/BS this event with fundraisers I Workman’s Comp — Auto Accidents such as an auction of wood I PPOM Providers Ji carvings I Priority Health The pancake breakfast at I I Most other the fire station Saturday I r insurances accepted morning is also part of the I 4624 N. M37 HWY effort. Organizer also are ask- I Middleville, Ml 49333 Alexis Bryan ing for donations of non-per- I Snyder Hemingway 269-795-4230 ishable food items to be I MPT Contempo Salon I ItM MMI-H C ■x X# '*n* brought to the pantry's booth. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the weekend’s events and also individuals interested in serving on a planning com­ mittee for Dutton Days. For more information, call Mike or Vicki Schmidt at 616-698-8610 or 616-6906732, or e-mail them at Vschmidt@kentland.com. I i i I I ) i I 616-891-1095 .gift MPT < Barbara Dodge, Middleville UNE SPECIALS 1 MONTH $25 UNLIMITED TANNING $25 7 FOILS FOR 06673094 .YxaA -S®3 Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon www.desertsunsalon.com 4624 n. m-37 Hwy. Suite B 269-795-4254 Middleville, Ml 49333 LFABULOUS 1FINDS J WE ARE RESALE SHOP TEMPORARILY CLOSED to move back to our NEWLY REMODELED STORE AT g 121 E. MAIN ST, c3 s ______ ED'SBODYSHOP f f First Rehab I tion efforts. As part of the rejuvenation, we as a com­ munity, need to take the extra effort to buy locally in order for our businesses to be successful. Our community deserves the right to be proud of and to promote what we have to offer. We cannot spend thou­ sands of dollars on rejuve­ nating the village without supporting the town during the process. It is imperative to give our support to the "Old Town" businesses dur­ ing the streetscape work. One of the last memories my father had before he passed away was that of my mother and himself walking down the street of Old Town. MS Later, I thought what a great image that must have been: walking down the street, hand in hand with your loved one, passing friends along the way, and enjoying the sites of the town. I go to Old Town fre­ quently to admire all of the renovations being made, to think about the image that Dad had, and all the changes that have been made in just a short time. Dad would have loved the beauty of the bricks on the Cracked Pepper restaurant, the patriotic look in front of Phil’s, the ele­ gance of Shear Pleasure, the sense of family that is felt at Faro's, the festive look of Champ's, and the way the sun shines on the stained glass windows of The Scoop. But, in the last few visits, 1 noticed something: I was the only one there. The streets and parking lots were bare except for the cars of the business owners. The time is now to give back to our local businesses before it is too late. We need to keep giving, just as they have given to us so faithfully throughout the years. The essence of Middleville con­ tinues because of our busi­ nesses and the friendly serv­ ices they provide. Let’s keep that spirit alive. I I 4 T V I V-’ o & • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 “W? meet by accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner HO Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com o g *4 G) cn c �Page 14<The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008 Climate awareness presentations at meetings by Patricia Johns overview on the same topic to the members of the Village of Middleville coun­ cil. Perkins and Wissner dis­ cussed the impact of climate change and talked about the need to create a task force of Staff Writer David Perkins and Aaron Wissner presented a brief film and presentation at the Thornapple Township trustees meeting on Monday, June 9 and gave a brief local people. This task force would begin to study alternative energy possibilities as well. The goal would be for people of varying backgrounds to allow for a wide number of contributions. Wissner also reported on the recent series of work­ shops which were held at Calvin college on the topic of peak oil, recycling and other environmental issues. month. Based on the book of the same name, Flat Stanley is a paper cutout who has traveled the world courtesy of friends of McFall stu­ dents. Vaio took Stanley to appearances with her and wrote back and sent pictures. The class has been a pen pal with Miss Michigan ever since. Vaio visited McFall Friday, June 6. the last day of school year, to speak to the $ i* r VLE If ■ * I $ * Miss Michigan visits McFall Gina Vaio was named. Miss West Michigan last year and has since become Miss Michigan. Kelli Leep's first grade class sent her a “Flat Stanley” during reading •i I McFall students about mak­ ing good choices and to answer the many questions the first graders had. “She signed autographs and made their last day truly special,” said Leep. * >- .4 <1 ■'X □I A' ‘ill ST *7 4.< J* r* / *v |M -• wf. ■ I ^>7^. < - 1 :V. 1 ■tfilW ^HSl i- *■- J On June 9 David Perkins and Aaron Wissner spoke to members of the Thornapple Township board of Trustees where this picture was taken on environmental issues. On June 10 they also spoke at the Village of 1 Ik rR# S® ^31^ at CH Tl*» y , ‘jiints 1 ratu 3E jam sate ■ar ’ Gina Vaio, Miss Michigan 2007 came to speak to McFall Students on their last day of school. - * -J* I 11 F* <b o -j• 4I * i 0^ M/OA a, r' r JI T X fl? I J Si; i si u 9 rOUNDLDIU* S.A •» > * I c«n:ai5 w I * - * 3 1 J.-- 7 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING TAXES PURSUANT TO TRUTH IN TAXATION The Village Council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 24th of June, 2008, in the Village - i w® I It? BJ -•’Z.1 - ■HR g. jF-sMI I. will s -> L V. I XL Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimo­ ny and discuss a proposed additional 2008 Village of Middleville oper­ I it ating tax millage rate. * life Site The Village levied 11 mills in 2007. If taxes are not increased follow­ ing the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts of 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 9.7840 in 2008. However, the Village of Middleville has complete authority to establish the number of * I S! we got to meet OMER Members of the Page Odyssey of the Mind Team are still enjoying their memories of competing at the University of Maryland. Here they are pictured with OMER, the OM mascot mills to be levied within its authorized millage rate of 12.7848. I. In order to maintain its basic municipal services, the Village propos­ es to levy an additional 1.216 additional mills ($1,216 per $1,000 SEV) above the 9.7840 mill base tax, or a total operating rate of 11 mills. The Village plans to allocate 10 mills to the General Fund and 1 mill to the Major Street Fund. This will provide an estimated 1 =». % "I Bugs at Freeport Library 12.43% increase in Village General Fund Operating Revenues and Major Street Fund Revenues over such revenues generated without holding a public hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the General Fund Operating revenues and Major Street Fund revenues will decrease by an estimated 8.5% over operating revenues in 2007. Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk 06673432 Passing the Ga vel Immediate past GFWC Gun Lake area president Linda Molitor passes the gavel to new president Amy Smendik at the annual club picnic on June 11. On Wednesday, June 18, bugs will be the topic of dis­ cussion and exploration at the Freeport Library. The program starts at 10 a.m. with the MSU Bug House Program. Families and young readers are invited to attend the program in the Freeport Community Center. For more information about the Freeport Library summer programs, call the library at 616-765-5181. h �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008/ Page 15 In Memoriam AITCHISON, NICHOLAS MORGAN June 26,1990 - June 12, 2007 in A gift for such a little while, your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left before us, it's with loved ones you belong. Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, Mir spirit soirit lives witnin us, your forever in our hearts. In loving memory, Mom, Dad & Sarah a 1 1 ■ I Garage Sale tt i IJ i IN MEMORY OF Mark E. Lloyd •II One year ago June 15th, 2007 you were taken away from us as you lost your battle with cancer. We know there is no more pain or suffering for you, only us. When a motner loses her child it is horrible. If you were still here we would say to you there is know one like you and know one could touch our hearts like you have. We think of you and miss you every day Rena & Larry Clark PETER J. VELTHOUSE 12/28/22-6/15/98 Grandpa's Gone to Heaven One quiet day the angels came, and took Grandpa far away. But in the stillness I could almost hear him say, "Dear grandchild, I will miss you, you mean so much to me, but Jesus called me to his side, in Heaven I will be. A place of God's great beauty; no tears or earthly cares, only peace and joy forever, and love beyond compare. So remember all the good times, don't think about the sad. Treasure all the special moments, through all the years we've had. And If you trust in Jesus, I can promise you this and more. You will get a big hug from Grandpa, someday on Heaven's golden shore." In loving memory, Stacey and Megan Graham • 4 'll,• •- ••. 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 •I! 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 •A Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06663951 ft nt If - ■DUAL MMM OPPORTUNITY 2 FAMILY MOVING Sale: 5447 Ravine Dr., Middlville in Boulder Creek off Finkbiener. June 20th & 21st, 9am5pm. Antique dresser, sofa, loveseat, foot stool, •It 2 pianos, 2 TV's, TV stand, dryer, black side-by-side frig & stove (each 3yrs old), freez­ er, double stroller, crib & changing table, indutrial metal shelving, book shelves, dishes, books, brand name clothes. BABY/CHILDREN'S TOYS, CAR seats, swings, sand box, slide, crib bedding and clothes. Country View Es­ tates, Whitneyville/60th. Whitneyville/ 60th. June 20th-21st, 9am-2pm. GARAGE SALE MIDDLE­ VILLE: June 19th & June 20th, 8:30-6:30; 4701 Hem­ lock Ct., off Vender Rd. Mul­ ti family, new in line skates, bunk bed mattresses, GE Space maker washer & dryer, cherry desk, wicker rock­ er, TV and stand, antiques, 124th scale car collection, much much more! Must see! GARAGE SALE: MULTI­ FAMILY: Middleville, 905 Greenwood. June 19th, 20th, 21st; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. MIDDLEVILLE: 1245 NOR­ RIS, 1/4 mile south of Shaw Lake Road. Thursday 6/19 & Friday 6/20, 8am-5pm. Anti­ que dresser, oak book shelf, Game Cube games, Junior girls clothes & misc. YARD MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 2 days only, June 20th & 21st, 8am-5pm, 300 Rus­ sell St. Middleville, 3 blocks E. of M-37 & 2 blocks S. of Main St. VILLAGE FARM OLD neighborhood neignoornood sales, saies, june June 19th & 20th, 8am-5pm. PINEY WOODS NEIGH­ BORHOOD SALES, off 84th St. west of Whitneyville. Tons of baby & kid's items. June 20 & 21, 8-? For Sale FOR SALE: SEARS Sport 20SV car top carrier, $50; patio table 38"x64", with umbrella and stand, $60; 2 Homecrest porch swivel/rediners with pads, matching ottomans and covers, $300 each; Farberware electric wok, $15; new Drawtite 2bike carrier with 1-1/4" re­ ceiver $30; John Deere #10 utility cart, metal, $35. Call (616)891-4043 or (616)8900848. FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 Miscellaneous PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ ing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. Thornapple Manor is now accepting applica­ tions for Certified Nursing Assistants for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and weekends-only positions. \Ne offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in our business office. A copy of your certification would be appreci­ ated. 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Main St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 ^ 616.891.8328 06673448 J f;>11 I Iv 1 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 14, 2008 •II Scot girls’ soccer program celebrates its 2008 season Caledonia's varsity and junior varsity players and met families Thursday evening to celebrate their 2008 soccer seasons. JV coaches Carlie Cook and Rachel Buckner reviewed the team's 11 win. 6 loss season. Each player was introduced and her accomplishments noted. In addition to the eleven wins, the team also played strongly against some very tough teams, including Unity Christian and Forest Hills Central. Varsity coaches Jaime Pilbeam and Steve Sanxter announced that the team had earned its fifth consecutive Academic All-State award, with a cumulative team grade point average of 3.75. Seniors Chelsea Yondo and Maddie Zych earned individ­ ual Academic All-State hon­ ors. The varsity team finished with a 12-7 record, and was fourth in the O-K White Conference. The six regular season losses were to teams ranked first, second, third, and fourth in the area by the Grand Rapids Press. The Scots lost in the district semifinal to Holland Christian, the fifth ranked team. Four freshmen were rec­ ognized for their efforts. Austin Moag earned her var­ sity letter as did Maddie Hicks, who was also voted as the team's Most Improved Player during the season. Quinn Huver received her letter and was named to the All-District team. Hailey Yondo was recog­ nized for her outstanding year. She received her varsi­ ty letter, her O-K White All Conference medal and All­ District certificate. Yondo was also named to the All­ Region team and earned All­ State Second Team honors. Sophomores Holly Orlowski and Michelle Nemmers earned their varsi­ ty letters. Kelsey Canada and Alyssa Petz received their second varsity letters. Goalkeeper Lauren Reed also received her second let­ ter and was named All­ B District. Bridgette Smith was awarded her second letter, All-District certificate, and was voted the Unsung Hero award winner for her relent­ less effort. Holly Durkee earned her second letter, All- District recognition and was voted the Lady Scot Leadership Award. Nicole Chase received her second varsity soccer letter, was All­ District and was voted the team's Most Valuable Defensive Player. Amanda VanLaar’s efforts were rewarded when she received her second let­ ter, All-District certificate and All-Regional Team cer­ tificate. In addition, VanLaar was voted the team's most Valuable Offensive Player and was named to the All­ State Third Team. The juniors were recog­ nized for their leadership contributions and service as team captains. Heather Veneman received her sec­ ond letter and captain's des­ ignation as did Katey Niemeyer. Niemeyer, who battled injuries the entire year, was also recognized for her commitment to the team. Chelsea Denton earned her third varsity letter, captain's designation and was named All-District again this year. Seniors Chelsea Yondo and Maddie Zych, both fouryear starters, were honored for their commitment and contributions to the Caledonia soccer program. In addition to earning her fourth letter, Chelsea Yondo received her second cap­ tain’s designation. All­ District recognition once again and her Academic All­ State award. Chelsea was Caledonia High School’s valedictorian. She also was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player for the sec- ond year in a row. Maddie Zych, who is Caledonia's Senior Athlete of the Year, received her fourth soccer letter, O-K White All-Conference Medal, captain's designation and Academic All-State award. Zych also received All-Region team recognition and was named All-State honorable mention. Zych will continue her soccer career at Aquinas College. The team and families watched a dvd highlighting the year. The dvd was creat­ ed by Sue Nemmers who provided a copy for each team member. Caledonia returns to the revamped O-K Gold for the 2009 soccer season. Caledonia travel soccer announces tryout dates Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS) has announced dates of tryouts for the 2008-09 teams. Tryouts will be held at Dutton Elementary school in Caledonia on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 and 25. On Tuesday, June 24, try­ outs for all girls teams (U8, U9, U10, Ull, U12, U13, U14, and U15-plus (fall only) teams will be held. On Wednesday, June 25, tryouts for all boys teams (U8, U9, U10, Ull, U12, U13, and U14 will be held. The rain date and possible call-backs for additional try­ outs for both dates will be Thursday, June 26. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the tryouts starting at 6 p.m. There is no cost to tryout for a CATS team. Players should bring the following items to the tryouts: soccer ball, water bottle, shin guards and soc­ cer shoes. “CATS is entering our I Oth season of offering a quality soccer experience specifically for the kids in the immediate Caledonia and surrounding areas,” said John Clark, president of CATS. “Our mission is to prepare kids to play at the high school level, so we intentionally keep our club smaller and much less expensive than the larger clubs in the area. Because we're a nonprofit organiza­ tion, every dollar goes back into the club to better our players.” Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS) was formed in 1999 to develop area soc- cer players to the best of their abilities and to play for their high school teams. CATS offers a faster-paced, competitive level of soccer with a focus on skills improvement and player development. This level of soccer is for players who have had suc­ cess in AYSO and other recreational leagues and are interested in playing at a higher level. With an increased level of commit­ ment from the players, the coaches and the entire CATS 1,000 FREE GAS - S1,OOO FREE GAS (4 organization, playing soccer for CATS is a solid stepping stone to premier and high school level soccer, said Clark. A large number of the ath­ letes currently playing at Caledonia High School,Thornapple Kellogg and other area high schools got their start with CATS. A nonprofit organization, CATS provides players with high-level soccer skills train­ ing and competition in the Grand Valley Soccer Association leagues. CATS ,OOO FREE GAS fields single-age teams in the U8-U18 boys and girls divi­ sions. Teams practice two or more times per week, with eight games in the fall and eight in the spring. Teams also play in tournaments, indoor soccer leagues or off­ season training. 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I I W*_____ j _______ — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Jane Heiss named Hometown Hero I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Caledonia’s own "Madam Librarian" will be leading the band as the grand mar­ shal of the Fourth of July parade on June 28 when the community celebrates Independence Day. The Caledonia Township Board of Trustees approved the nomination of Jane Heiss, general manager of the Caledonia Library, at its June 4 meeting. Heiss was nominated by Dee Hudson, who was named Hometown Hero two years ago. After contemplating the line on the form that asks for ii/ndiJ ird odJ to iiriz 3bfli£q jmmoo taqobn I srlT buofl Ml 5(1) .ZZIOH LgD 3(1) snul izisH noebuH okxttoH A no anil Amend the Master Plan," specifically to change the Staff Writer While the Med-O-Bloom designation on the future land Farm LLC project has been on use map of several acres of the Caledonia Planning the property from rural Commission agenda before, it preservation to mixed uses. was for discussion only. Last Such a change would then Monday evening was differ­ allow rezoning of the proper­ ent; the request to amend the ty from Agricultural to medi­ residential master plan marked the first um-density formal appearance of the proj­ (MDR) and high-density resi­ dential (HDR). (A small por­ ect. Dog-and-pony-show time tion of the property is already was over. A decision of designated MDR.) A June 12 memo to the some kind would need to be made. And it was. The com­ commission from James mission said, "No." At least, Brown, township attorney with Mika, Meyers, Beckett it was "No" for now. The principal problem for & Jones, said, "In essence, both the developer and the the applicant is proposing a development, commission is the town­ mixed-use ship's master plan just adopt­ consisting of attached hous­ ed this past February, a real­ ing, detached housing, a ity clearly on the minds of school building, an athletic complex and other potential the commissioners. Med-O-Bloom Farm LLC uses involving school use, presented a "Petition to community use and commuby Fran Faverman d idW JnrwH I od) inmoD of sbnoM 3d) ;Jno isJZEm ; lErmoi doc -goG ro znv/ bl amoz \ .ab£m noizzini " zsw li q adT )dl diod ymmoo ni z'qiriz q zirfl bo icolo yii imoo od) LbaM oinozoiq being young women leaders in the community. Her focus on developing community leaders has not been limited to girls. As a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club, she is an advi­ sor to the recently chartered Kraft Meadows Middle School Builders Club and meets weekly with sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and participated in the organ­ izing of a second builders club at the Duncan Lake Middle School. She also serves on the club's board of directors. Heiss’ road to becoming a librarian and coming to II nity athletic purposes. In his discussion of issues that any proposed amend­ ments would have to consid­ er, he noted specifically those raised by the mixeduse category: "the need to protect adjacent lands from adverse effects," and require­ ments for "motor vehicle access, adequate off-street parking, significant areas of open space, the providing of public sanitary sewer and public water supply unless approved private systems are permitted and other require­ ments." Ronald Van Singel of The Merestone Group, represent­ ing developer Theo Mol and Med-O-Bloom Farm, noted the most recent changes to the plan resulting from their last informal appearance before the commission. The proposed commercial center. a total of five acres, has been dropped from the plan and the acreage added to the agri­ cultural education compo­ nent bringing that area to a total of 8.85 acres. The current iteration of the plan increases to 70 units the single-family housing com­ ponent south of 100th Street, an increase of 15 units from the plan originally presented in April. The attached con­ dominium units planned for approximately 73.89 acres in the northernmost portion of the property is 175, a reduc­ tion of 5 units from the April plan. The total number of residential units now stands at 245, an increase of 10 from the April plan. No changes were made to the acreage allotted to the community athletic complex (20), the YMCA or a school building (9.41), or the Frank Tichvon is TAEF “Outstanding citizen of the Year” IBll by Patricia Johns •vd w oeorlT novrioiT cm i®blo .373 zirf nob E3TE X) 3(1) no JiD“ orir iisupnnd is od lliw ’.noiiudni isrl nl novtfoiT coiA ijfibnuoH I wifoiT ivoLbbiW the nominee’s specific con­ tributions during the past year, Hudson wrote, "Wow! Where do I begin?" And that was an awfully good question. Among the accomplish­ ments cited by Hudson were the bringing of the Skerbeck Carnival to Caledonia this year and, in alternate years, chairing the bringing of the circus to town. Heiss has also been a member of the Caledonia Women's Club for many years where she has focused her efforts on scholarships and helping girls in high school make the transition to Caledonia began in oston where she was educated at Garland Junior College and Leslie College, a major source of kindergarten and elemen­ tary school teachers in New England. She worked her way through school in the college library. Asked what attracted her to the library, she responded, "1 loved to read; I like order and access to information. I taught teach­ ers how to teach with materi­ als." After migrating to Grand Rapids, where she settled in the Garfield Park neighbor­ hood. Her involvement led to i F 5 A <• 150 exhibitors and led to an award she is proud of, the Thomas Jefferson Award given for community activi­ ties. I like Her comment: doing things." Paid employment in a pub­ lic library began 22 years ago as a part-time assistant at the Byron Library in wvron Center. From there she moved on to the children’s services department in downtown Grand Rapids in the Kent District Library system. Her job was to develop and pres- Jane Heiss participation in an arts and crafts fair that grew from 23 to See HERO, page 20 Planning commission refuses to start master plan amendment process bR novrio,iT aii gnol-sli snoomoz Odfi 830g alii yliEb ynnoion Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 25/June21, 2008 £ .oH 137th year i Sta/f Writer Those who meet Frank Tichvon these days see an older man with a twinkle in his eye. New residents to the area don’t know his impact on the community. But after the “Citizen of the Year" banquet in September, no one will be able to ignore his con­ tributions to the area. In her letter nominating Tichvon to the Thornapple Enrichment Area Sandra Foundation, Marcukaitis wrote, “Frank Tichvon is my uncle and my life-long mentor. He is also someone who unequivocally goes about the activities of daily life without ‘hoopla' or notoriety that most people seek." Tichvon was born in Middleville on Oct. 4, 1919, & schools and athletic Fields (60). Van Singel indicated that traffic and marketing studies would be required. He observed he did not expect there would be any residen­ tial housing built for five to six years but that the expect­ ed build-out would occur in 10 to 12 years. He offered contract zoning or a planned unit development process as feasible alternatives for developing the project. In closing his remarks, he said, "The group wanted support for a policy so that they could continue with the mas­ ter plan amendments." Commission Chairman Archie Warner opened the brief public comment period. Unlike the other two occa­ sions when the project was discussed, supporters of the project representing; the school district and community athletic facilities were con­ spicuous by their absence. Previously they had consider­ ably outnumbered opponents. This time around, the opponents, led by Rick Snoeyink. a member of the township board ot trustees who stressed that he was appearing as a private citi­ zen. had the comment period all to themselves. Not a sinale nerson sooke in support ( • of the project. Snoeyink, who is also cochairman of the Kent County Agricultural Preservation Commission, said that the organization had carefully evaluated the project. "I ask the PC (planning commission) to take a hard look at all the chocolate candy and consider the legal aspects, " He continued, referring to the role township board played in the process of approving the master plan, observing, "We evaluated it very closely. Density is beyond anything we pro­ posed." Jim Newhof, who remind­ ed the commission that he had served as a planning commissioner, said Caledonia was facing the same rapid growth issues as Kentwood. "We seem to be forgetting rural preservation — six months later intensive use," he commented. raised Newhof eight objections to amending the master plan, saying that a major change to the newly adopted plan sets a danger­ ous precedent. The plan pre­ vents urban sprawl; the county is losing population. See PLAN, page 10 - 3g • :--x- - - . - >. * ‘Av" * - tit -J — Frank Tichvon still enjoys time on Yankee Springs Golf Course. He will be honored See TICHVON page 3 at the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner on September 18. • Caledonia Players to present ‘Charlie Brown’ tonight • Committee meets to discuss Orangeville Days • Freeport Elevator to close • 24 Hour Challenge has fewer miles • TKMS girls track team has a strong finish to its season < •1 I I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008 •II Caledonia Players to present ‘Charlie Brown’ tonight The Caledonia Community Players will present “You're A Good Man Charlie Brown." a classic Broadway musical with characters from the Peanuts gang. Show dates are June 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center. The cast includes: Charlie Brown—Chris Vander Ark, Snoopy—Jim Hillen, Sally Brown —Julianne Erno, Lucy Van Pelt —Brenda Vander Ark, Linus Van Pelt —Justin Pitt, Schroeder—Erik Jacobson, Peppermint Patty — Nubia Gomez, Marcie —Clare Regan, Pigpen —Eric Szubinski and Shermy — John Lovegrove. The play is directed by Scott Erno, with Kelsey Sprague as vocal musical director and Jeannette Ruthven as choreographer. Stage managers are Kim and Dan Willoughby, props and set dressing are by Brenda Vander Ark, with Jim Hillen handling set construction. Tech Director is Jeff Jenkins. The producer is Sherry Crawford. Essentially a day in the life of Charlie Brown, view­ ers will join the hero as he ponders what it means to be a good person and how to find happiness. Along the way, characters will relive many famous moments from the classic Charles Schulz comic strip, including the kite-eat­ ing tree and a Little League baseball championship game. Can Charlie Brown find happiness? Find out by attending a performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students For more information, call 616-891-8117. J & % -- • - - 3B it ir J ■ L - Tour de Cure is today at Gun Lake Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Gun Lake access pavil­ ion. More than 160 West Michigan bicyclists will gear up to ride one of six courses, which range from a 70-mile route to an eight-mile moun­ tain bike trail. The goal is to raise $75,000 to support research for a cure of the dis­ ease that plagues more than 21 million Americans every year and has become the nation’s fifth leading cause of death. 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From Left to right: Snoopy - Jim Hillen, Charlie Brown - Chris Vander Ark, Sally Brown - Julianne Emo, Linus Van Pelt - Justin Pitt and Lucy Van Pelt - Brenda Vander Ark. iw85’’ Committee meets to discuss Orangeville Days iiii® NASCAR experience and the return of Laura the ele­ phant. There will be food booths, including steamed com cooked in the Charlton Park steam engine, cooked by volunteers from St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Orangeville with proceeds being split between the church and the Orangeville Township Park project. Teen members of the Orangeville Baptist Church will help with kids games and members of the Fountain of Truth Church will be per­ forming during the entertain­ ment portion of the day. Many new items are planned for this year’s event. The Little Miss Orangeville contest is a fundraiser to help improve and upgrade the Orangeville Park and make it •- * • ♦ »♦ a safe place for the commu­ nity's children to play. The contest will run July 1 through Aug. 9. The girl who raises the most money will be crowned Little Miss Orangeville at a ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Orangeville Township Hall. Sponsors for this year's fundraiser are Bay Pointe Inn, Water's Edge Floral and Gifts and McDonald's of Gun Lake. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with Orangeville Days can attend a meeting on Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m. in the Orangeville Township Hall. Anyone who would like to volunteer but cannot attend the meeting may call Mark Paradowski at 616-8136975. taa fen laiw ■I akor 3t litSSRi '•r iranzi laitt kui » a I till kiiiHii fa -< J iii to ’I01® '‘Shi I Caledonia Community Players I ^*>fa- Proudly present .'.a • Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Implant Restoration • Periodontal Treatment J tnln^ r 06673894 9 ► * > •- ^1' < a K1 X- dJ i Members of the Orangeville Days committee continue to meet to make final The special Thornapple system in the district will be plans for the 2008 edition of Kellogg Board of Education turned off Tuesday, June 24, the event. This is the third year meeting originally scheduled so that it can be adjusted due for the event, which has for Monday, June 23, has to the construction at the expanded to include a euchre been rescheduled to high school. The district will P^y on Friday, Aug. 15, at Orangeville Township Thursday, June 26, at 5:30 not be able to receive calls on p.m. in room 11616 at Tuesday. The system should Hall. There will be an informaThornapple Kellogg Middle be working again by Wednesday morning; the tional meeting on Thursday, School. This meeting is to approve administration building will June 26, at 7/ p.m. at Orangeville Township Hall. final contracts for the ongo­ be open that day. The next regular board AnY Orangeville Township ing construction, and com­ mittees are still meeting to meeting will be the organiza- £* - rl a£e 7 to 11 who is interdiscuss refinements to the tional meeting on Monday, ested in becoming Little Miss July 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Orangeville 2008 should plan construction plans. to attendattend. In addition, the telephone middle school. Call Karen Hayward 269623-3880 with questions. Saturday, Aug. 16, will be Caring filled with fun from a 3-on-3 Dentistry For basketball tournament to horseshoes to food to games Children & Adults for children to a parade a SHOWTIMES 6/21 • 6/26 I% ~~_______: fund-raising cycling events held in 40 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. West Michigan riders will join more than 30,000 other cyclists and volunteers this year in the fight against dia­ betes. . For more information about Tour de Cure or to obtain further information about diabetes, call the American Diabetes Association toll-free at 1888-DIABETES or visit www.diabetes.org/tour. 'J Mi Cyclists to fight diabetes one pedal at a time The American Diabetes Association of Greater Michigan will host its annual cycling event, Tour de Cure this Saturday, June 21, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the bl »k*»l ism June 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 7:00 p.m. New Patients Welcome ' 4? 1 891-12^0 4a 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) Caledonia =. Mas/eV* r i * ■■■■■ At the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center Ticket Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for students Reserved seat tickets available. General admission tickets available at the door. C. 3 .. ~ 1--- ^r- " —___ __ _________________ Call 891-8117 for tickets and information Visit CCP online at www.caledoniaplayers.org V/SA 06663823 s _______ hi i -’k �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008/ Page 3 TICHVON, continued from page I to Helen and Wendell Tichvon. Marcukaitis says, “They were loving parents who gave him the morals and standards by which he continues to live.” Frank was one of seven children who were raised on a farm, worked hard and reaped its rewards. In 1938 he graduated from Middleville High School and has been a life-long resident of Barry County and Yankee Springs Township. When one speaks of serv­ ice, Tichvon performed the ultimate, serving his country. He was drafted in the U.S. Army June 4, 1941, during 4 pered as a farmer, learning from books and mistakes. Michigan State University was so impressed with his success they held a ‘farm day” at his place. The agricultural staffs of MSU and surrounding area farmers were invited to view first­ hand his success in raising sheep and cattle. One thing many may not »!• know about Frank Tichvon is his impact on the recreation­ al resources of the area. According to Marcukaitis, in I960, while looking through a magazine, he saw a promo­ tional ad for golf. He knew nothing of golf, never set early days of World War II. He was engaged in five major battles while stationed in Europe and earned five bronze stars. (See more information about his service time below.) When he returned home in 1945, Tichvon resumed farming with his parents. In 1947, after saving enough money, he purchased his own farm, located next to his parents' homestead. He also worked as a self-taught car­ penter, a craft he still prac­ tices today. Love of land and farm life found Tichvon raising sheep and Hereford cattle. He pros- foot on a course or held a club, but he saw a new chal­ lenge in his life, a new idea in which he could build another dream. He seized this opportuni­ ty, took his property and cre­ ated a golf course. He opened the Yankee Springs Golf Course (YSGC) for business in 1963. He started with nine holes. With deter­ mination, skill and pride this same <course now includes 27 holes and a full-service restaurant. At the beginning, he offered three lifetime mem­ berships for $500 to three of his friends at a Middleville My service history r II Jtsvapgl •M> meets h fMie I ® ape d isiejiEji ria - * xm tad inkn «a si W noted k c tn k Mi w teiii AU* •1 illlA » t xi uri K'S? ia a *’• J n i-- to r ^7i £01 i » In Dawson Creek, two of by Frank Tichvon us were assigned to a truck I was drafted into the U.S. and we were ordered to haul Army from Flint, Michigan, materials from a train over a on June 4, 1941.1 was one of trail which had just been the first draftees out of Flint, bulldozed and was very because the draft board sent rough. We drove over frozen the men that weren't Flint rivers with the bulldozers to natives first. I didn’t mind Fort Nelson which included because I thought in a year I only about five buildings. would be the first one to We continued to haul sup­ return home, but was I plies which took about two wrong. weeks. In order to start build­ We were bused to the ing the Alcon Highway we Detroit armory and got to had to wait for the spring stay in a hotel that night. thaw. After the thaw came, That was my first experience the only way we could get staying in a hotel; at this out of Fort Nelson was by point things were going •Il float plane. We spent about okay. The next day brought 18 months in BC and the about changes. We had to Yukon; from there we went have our physicals to see if to Camp White, Oregon. we were healthy and fit to From Camp White, I was serve our country. sent to Milwaukee, Coming from a small Wisconsin, for six weeks for town, I was shocked because out-board motor training. we were in a large room and Upon returning to Camp all of us had to undress for were shipped White, we our exams. Those of us who overseas to England. There, passed our exams lined up everything was ready for Dand raised our right hand. Day, but luckily my unit We were now sworn in as wasn't called to serve. members of the U.S. Army. We were deployed to That is when we lost our France, but just in time for name and became just a the break out at Saint-Lo. number. The first night they^ were We were shipped to Fort shelling us with there 88-mm Sheridan and then to Fort artillery rounds, so we really Leonard Wood, Missouri, for hunkered in. They had them 13 weeks of basic training. I timed so they would explode was put in the combat engiin the air instead of when they neers, but most of training hit the ground. That night I was infantry type. It was heard a strange sound. I there that I don't believe we thought maybe a guard got his had a full night’s sleep. They throat slit. I was dug down in would make us fall out, my hole when another guy marched us around and jumped in for safety. We sometimes they would say spoke of the strange noise but “false alarm.” he said that a donkey had been The food wasn’t very making the noise. good either, and many times Our job was to use metal didn't have enough we i detectors, find buried mines because the quartermasters and disarm them. We also weren’t set up well yet. It fixed roads and built tempodidn’t take me long to catch on that KP wasn’t that bad rary bridges called Bailey Bridges. These bridges were — at least you had enough to put together like Tinker Toys eat. When we were to go on — easy and quick to assem ­ a forced march, I would go ble. We were proud to be around with my hands in my part of General George pockets, then they would put Patton ’ s Third Army, and be me on KP. It was better to it known, he was a great take the food out to the sol­ leader, diers than being forced to When the Germans broke march. _‘i our lines at through At the end of 13 weeks, Ardennes, we were in the five of us hired a taxicab southern part of France. from Rollo, Missouri, for They now ordered us to $20 apiece to take us to Flint move to Luxembourg. We for the weekend. Everyone traveled day and night, and did their own thing but I when we got to our destina——— — .^1—■-■"» tion in Luxembourg, we I found ourselves surrounded ! by the enemy. We had no radio communication with Visit Our Website the rest of our company. We found ourselves fightWWW ContempoSalonanclBoLitique.com |;i ing a war in one of the cold| Iest .---------documented times in 100 I years. It was so cold, the tog even froze; our airplanes could not fly because the A Full Service Contemporary Salon /ALon. inc pilots had no visibility. This 9351 Cherry Valley, i weather lasted about a week, went home to visit my fami­ ly. When we returned to Rollo, we found our cab driver was too inebriated to drive us anywhere, so we drove the cab back to base. Our next move was to Camp Roberson. When we arrived there, we were placed in formation according to our height. Company A consist­ ed of the tallest men. I was on the border line for either C or D company and because C Company had enough men I was put in the D company. While at Camp Roberson, we went on maneuvers to Louisiana but then the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. We now found our­ selves on trains heading to California. We spent six days and five nights on that train. We had the old cars that had a stove for heat. Cinders from the fire were all over because the windows didn't close tight and we slept in our seats. When we got to Fort Ord, California, we were out of food and they didn't have anything there, and it was late at night. Finally, our officers got us an apple apiece that we ate that night. At Fort Ord, we had to go in fields and mountains and set sticks in the ground in a certain way so from the air, it looked like we had machine •II guns. We probably had about 30 rifles but no ammunition, We also did some training with equipment, but when they inspected our outfit. they found out we weren t ready for combat. They shipped us to British ~ Creek, Dawson[ Columbia. When we left, it was about 70 degrees, then as we came into Canada it became bitterly cold. They issued us very heavy under­ wear and clothing. Some of those boys had never worn •II underwear and because the underwear was wool, it itched. Some were allergic to the wool and they were shipped back home. When we disembarked at Dawson Creek, the temperature was 43 below. We each had a double sleeping bag made with eider down; they were real warm once you got in them. and when the planes could fly, they provided the muchneeded support. Some of our men had to go and sweep for mines so tanks could get to astogne. We helped liberate a prison camp and we helped in setting up a water supply for our prisoner men. We guarded and watched over them until the Army medics could ------ examine them before: they were shipped back home. In Welz, we found enemy women who were killed in combat. We were at Regensburg near the Czech border when the war was declared over. My unit was to be sent home in May. At that time you need­ ed 62 points for discharge but we each had 102, so things were really looking good to go home. Unfortunately, our unit was sent to Nuremberg to guard the Germans, keep the peace and get the town ready for what we now know as the Nuremberg Trials. They transferred our 145th Battalion into the 288th division of combat engineers. They put those going home in the I45th Battalion. Those who were now in the 288th only served two weeks before the war ended. When they issued our discharge papers they said “288th Combat Engineers” but we wouldn't accept that so they re-issued them as the “I45th Battalion.” I didn't arrive home until October 24, 1945. Contempo Salon J ! I Contempo <5^lon A 616-891-1093 ——. " Caledonia Village Centre ........ ■ ■ ■■■ I II J] were among the founding members. “I have witnessed endless hours of dedication, work and love he has given to the church. His passion for fulfilling the needs of others is undaunted,” says Marcukaitis. TAEF members said they were impressed by this nom­ ination letter. Committee Peters member Cheryl“1 shared her love of tractors with Tichvon at a recent interview. While he never married, never finding the right woman, Tichvon enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is a little shy about all the attention being on him in preparaishowered “ tion for the dinner. Marcukaitis says, “Need help or a favor, call him. He's never been heard to say ‘I can't’or‘I am too busy.'” His favorite words are ‘Okay' and ‘When do you need it by?' ’ “To know Frank is to know someone of great character, faimess and compas­ sion. He unselfishly gives of himself either physically or monetarily if he sees the need,” says Marcukaitis. While Tichvon has not been a member of various community organizations or the clubs that most success­ ful business professionals are part of, throughout his life he has been busy giving to those around him in his own hum­ ble way. Marcukaitis told the TAEF, “He's never been heard to ask for anything in return, he is a ‘pay-it-forward' type of man.” She concluded her letter, “In the eyes of those who know him, he is the person that wants everyone to be treated with dignity, kind­ ness and respect. He deserves to be nominated for Outstanding Citizen, but if he doesn't win your award, it is okay because he has won the hearts of those he has known.” The annual Outstanding Citizen Dinner hosted by the TAEF will be Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Checks should be made payable to TAEF and mailed to TAEF, PO Box 186, Middleville 49333. Anyone who has questions may contact Peters at 269795-0051. JI 4 ■ ( J -1 c xj M 5 Dav/ity Days Going On Now! Mix & Match si I Includes the showy Stella D’oro along with many new, exciting varieties. We've got the Sprays and Dust to Help! 1 sIO Flat & < Buy 3 Get 1... FREE 1^4 GotBugs?] Perennial Sale num .IBI^ i restaurant. They didn't take him up on it, and one of these friends still plays, he says. Tichvon sold the course about five years ago but still spends time there especially driving a golf cart. He still plays golf but says, “I'm not very good at it.” Through his efforts, he helped shape the surrounding area of Yankee Springs, unknowingly making a huge contribution to his beloved community. His course helped bring visitors from afar to enjoy the area. Around 1970, Tichvon identified a need for high school •II youths to have a place they could practice the sport of golf. At that time, three high schools — Thomapple 111 Kellogg of Middleville, Wayland Union and Hopkins ■— bussed their teams to Yankee Springs Golf Course. This also provided a place where tournaments could be hosted. Today, Thornapple Kellogg calls YSGC its home course, where school teams continue to practice and play at no cost. The athlet ic department has department has acknowledged its gratitude with various various memorabilia memorabilia on on with several occasions. stresses Marcukaitis Tichvon's caring for others and for the community. In her nomination letter she wrote, “approximately five years ago, it was brought to my attention that he was care-taking an unknown cemetery on Wildwood Drive. Most residents of Yankee Springs didn't know that Duffy Cemetery existed. It had become overgrown, headstones hidden in the thick underbrush. My uncle cared about those forgotten who were buried so many years ago. He had taken it upon himself to groom that unknown plot of ground. One day told me of this unselfish act, and he worried about who would tend the cemetery when he physically no longer was able.” Through concerted efforts, family cemetery is now sur­ rounded with a new fence and is maintained by Yankee Springs Township. Tichvon is life member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church near his original farm. His parents Basket Sale 20°/o 0FF 1 2^* Great Selection Still Available Stop In andI See What’s Blooming! Nice Color For Your Yard! ... <0° Senior Citizen Day10 ■W Tuesday is purchases 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 Hours Mon.-Fri. 9-8: Sat. 9-6; ClosedSunda 06673751 I > Through the month of June _ _ _ _ _ _ All One-Gal. ■mmhb Perennials J I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship ........................................... 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time ......................................... J0:35 a.m. Sunday School................................................ .10:50 a m. Evening Praise.................................... 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 BRIGHtsiDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Sundays 9:30 & 11:00am www.bnghtside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Cfiurcfi MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W, Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc org *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' ” Morning 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — Rev. Tom DeVnes, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org FIRST BAPTIST MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 111 Church Street Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason. Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Sunday School...............................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................. 11.00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Scott E. Manning • .* Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................................6:45p.m. www umcmiddlevllle.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) •I« Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School •It ............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web Mt site: hnp://goodshepherdlcms.g lepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12: “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ...............................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) West M-179 Highway (Chief Ncxinday Road)I Wayland. MI 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach &. Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. Is Truth Thy Word 10.00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service . GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:00, Jit 9:30 & 11: Cl 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mill off M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: •J A M Holy Communion Wednesday Service; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-048-9327 http://netmintstrte$ ag/see/churches exe/chl 7897 St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... .............. 9:45 a.m. ............11:00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. jneujlife AKfMFMTK< HIM HIMH HF0K1HI FOR n Al'THtNlIC MOIHRN WAftl WORil) 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. Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Sunday Services i Make ((->» .Sunday the best 8 30am - Traditional 11 00am • Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School day ofyour week Nursery available during services @ SL Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 jiilk' www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. J J jftletbobtst €IjurcI) 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. 4:00 pm 9:30 am A Place of Refuge Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Nursery available the entire morning, including www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday Morning Worship............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................... 1 LOO 0 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ........................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org 7 u CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) c»rnwfant*an«wjri4 hrth hlUm i.«nu idrm drni \m J Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am taiy wa.!able tato. hrewone is welcome 9185 (henv Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Navigating Parenthood Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton. Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People cornerstone ■ church www.cornerchurch.org - 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 COMMUNITY Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church IHtl! ph committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (676) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: »w,wayfarercc.org 1 Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Peace Church A Place For YOU! .1/ CHURCH Phone (269) 948-2261 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. > r. to WAYFARER Everyone is welcome! PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH flllllw n-r Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (616) 868-6437 Located in Leighton Township Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors www.lakcsidecommunity.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Alto. Ml 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard Leighton Church June 22 - 10:00 a.m. - Matthew 10:24-39 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST a preschool storytime. J Itift 8^ l CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ■> •It Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Instruments welcome. Website: Middleville Wesleyan Church <• ten to te Whitneyville Fellowship Church wha ste * i ■WWsil If,. 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48” St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org WHITNEYVILLE Bible •church W* I J 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 “7he Church where everybody uni is somebody...and Jesus is Lord" SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee Sunday School ................................................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.......................................................10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ................................................ 6:00 • l p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).................. 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group.................................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ..................................................... 6:45 p.m. -4 — Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor. Assoc. Piml A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Website: whitneyvillebible.com H. Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People” 4^ t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes proclaiming the Truth From God’s Word. Morning Worship........................................ 10:00 a.m. * - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................ 11:00 a.m. v — Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool •!• (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 S' �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21,2008/ Page 5 •II —i - i "7 . SOCIAL NEWS c r - - - - -- - : SteffenSprouse • Megan Marie Steffen and & Derek Jeffery Sprouse will exchange wedding vows on Aug. 9. 2008. The bride-to-be is a Thomapple Kello pp eraduate. She and her parents, William and Vicky Steffen II, are of Middleville. The future groom is a Fremont Ross High School b c <1 %4 % Wtn?. uiitisii I ClIUIll! Ink •• I simwm Witon i r Bosma receives NMU degree I [gfidefflsifi: BL I ftllnl'1 1111 aw J Katrina Bosma of Middleville was among the students satisfied who requirements and received Northern from degrees CM co :.j* Michigan University in May. Bosma received a bachelor of science degree in comput­ er science. MARK WHITNEY I OR BARRY COUNTY CLERK M Y C O M M I 1 M L- N T T () Y O li : a Accountability .. Efficiency * -g * Professionalism S' Please vote in the August Sth Primary J Hope College in Holland has announced its dean's list for the second semester of the 2007-08 school year. To be named to the dean's list, students must have a mini­ mum 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Area students meeting these qualifications include: Caledonia-Stephanie Peuler, Megan Spitler and Tricia Miedema. Middleville - Andrea Otto 06673853 GODSPELL IW- I Vermontville Revue 211 Main St, Vermontville June 27 a 28 at 7pm June 29 at 7pm Living Gospel Church 1600 Rochester St., Lake Odessa June 29 at 10:45am Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Woodland July 13 at 9 a 11 Check Us Out! A musical by Stephen Schwartz, based on the fiospel of St. Matthew New Hope Church 436 West Harris. All performances are FREE Charlotte WILL OFFERING ONLY. July 11 at 7pm There will be no advance ticket Nashville UMC sales for these events. As this 210 Washington St •• is an outreach sponsored by the Nashville July 12 at 7pm Vermontville Revue, we encour­ age local churches to spread the Sunfield UMC 227 Logan St., Sunfield good word! July 13 at 7pm i Please call Amanda at 616-9024193 if you have any questions. • Freeport: Cynthia Brown­ ell, Jennifer J. Smith. Middleville: Andrea J. Beilfuss, Bradley J. Waddell, Brynn N. Curtiss, Keri L. Peabody, Laura L. Gibson. Shelbyville: Sharon L. Herring. Grower Direct > * ar o GREAT SELECTION GREAT PRICES VI □J; • 1 ?I < Quality Roots • GREAT TREES & SHRUBS V* ** 75+ VARIETIES ws Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. 9*12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks >• tei VI LT Dig a Tree Transplanting, Hope names dean’s list The Uermontville Revue presents * Providers and parents are invited to learn the funda­ mentals and nutritional value of starting a garden with this interactive workshop. Please dress for hands-on gardening activities. Light refreshments will be provided. The church is at 708 W. Main St., Middleville. Call to register at 269-9451388 or 1-800-258-5440. w U <X o co S" n n xc vs O llc. c 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269*795*2232 o and Rachel Whitney. Shelbyville - Ashley Knowlton. I- M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd.. .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd.. .4 miles 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 06671448 • Add Property Value...Maples - O" o ■ft M* ui * til READY TO START A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION ? I 3* i 1 & V* BOOK BETWEEN JUNE 13 AND JULY 25, 2008 AND RECEIVE DP UP TO $200 ON BOARD CREDIT. PLUS GET A 2 CATEGORY UPGRADE WHEN YOU BOOK BY JULY 11, 2008 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mark Whitney * 25180 M-78, Bellevue. Ml 4CX)2I r Kellogg Community College honored its spring 2008 graduates at a com­ mencement ceremony May 8 at the W. K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek. Local residents who were among the graduates are list­ ed below. childcare workshop MSU Extension will be offering "Got Got Dirt — Gardening for Health" for child care providers and par­ ents. The free program is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Gardening is a great way to teach children about sci­ ence, nutrition, play, cooper­ ation and teamwork. possible 4.0) for the term. Local students named to the dean's list include: Caledonia-Valerie Chase, Bradley Oatmen. Middleville-lan Karcher. KCC announces latest graduates Gardening focus of Bryce and Mary Ellen Smith will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2008. Their children are Diane and Don Blain from Mecosta, Tom and Ora Smith from Caledonia, and Margaret Smith from East Jordan. They have nine grandchil­ dren and 11 great-grand­ children. A family dinner will be held in their honor. S- University of The College of Michigan __ Engineering announced the winter term 2008 dean's lists. To qualify, a student must maintain a 3.5 or better grade-point average (out of a Ken and Sharon (Myers) I Schondelmayer of MiddleA Aft • ft I ville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 14, 2008. The couple cele­ brated with a family dinner. Their children are Mike and Sue Schondelmayer, Chuck L and Roxie Visser. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. wedding anniversary graduate. He and his parents, Michael and Sharon Sprouse are of Fremont, Ohio. Both children are gradu­ Ferris ates of State University. The couple will reside in Genoa, Ohio. Area students on U-M dean’s list Schondelmayers celebrated golden wedding anniversary U. I ngagem en ts $50 OBC 7-Night Western Caribbean I 4-Night Bahamas Voyager of the Seas® December 21. 2008 •J Departing from Galveston. TX Majesty of the Seas® November 24. December 22. 2008 Departing from Miami. 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She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Jackson. Loralee (Dr. Barry) Hilligan and Linda I>eedy; grandchildren. Major Chad (Christine) Casey, Becky Holwerda. Nicole Ix*edy and M.' Jim Hilligan; great grand­ children, Mitchell Floyd. Jackson and Taylor Casey. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband G. Wellington (1995); two sis­ ters and two brothers. She was a past matron and life member of the Order of Eastern Stars Wayland Chapter 336. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Archer. Hampel & Kubiak. Wayland Chapel with Rev. Ray Townsend officiating. Interment at Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. NASCAR racing especially the #24 car of Jeff Gordon. Mr. Purdum was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Beryl Purdum; two brothers, Fredrick brothers. “Fred” Purdum and Marlctt “Red“ Purdum; brother-inlaw, George Hammersmith, ► * Jr.; sons-in-law. Barton Hammer and Raymond Charles Lee Sr. and grandson Raymond Charles Lee Jr. . Mr.,Purdum leaves a wife, Catherine of Zephyrhills, Florida; children, Gerald Lee Purdum, Carol (Lee) Purdum, Rita (Rod) Higdon; five grandchildren. Samuel E. (Tiffany) Purdum. Azurdec Purdum, Anne Michelle (David) Lee-Kelly, Aaron Barton (Amy) Hammer, Shane Lee (Liz) * ,9 -J * I 7~ •• It * SW** * ‘Sumer Is leumen In Samuel Charles Purdum ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORI­ DA - it is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of our father, Samuel Charles Purdum, age 81, of Zephyrhills, Florida on May 31,2008. In his early days Sam drove a milk truck in Wisconsin. Then in 1945 he entered the Army, went through basic training and then boarded a ship to go overseas. But once (Jipy reached their destination the war was over and he came back home. , Sam worked for Steelcase in Michigan and California. He owned, built and main­ tained two race cars. He managed three apartment complexes and worked at True Value and loved • ■■ ■ Higdon; 13 great grandchildren; brothers. Charles (Gladys) Purdum; Wilbur “Bill" (Beryl) Purdum, Harvey (Gloria) Purdum; sis­ w ters, Bonnie (Dick) Heizler, Phyllis (Al) Peters; sister-inlaw, Doris Purdum; 12 nephews and 17 nieces and a host of great nephews and nieces; longtime family friends, Chuck and Doris Heacock; two aunts, Avis Working .and Lucille Sonnerson. Mr. Purdum was cremated and his ashes will be scat­ tered a later date. We would like to thank Zephyrhills Health and Rehab Center in Zephyrhills, Florida and also special thanks to Jean Cooke for her caring friendship. This ancient song of summer is certainly true for the vendors at the Middleville Farmers Market. Asparagus and rhubarb are done, but strawberries, peas and herbs are filling the stands. The Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Friday through the summer. It is located in the Town Center parking lot. There is no Farmers Market on Friday, July 4. 4*^ 5*! *W Batt jr i-i 1 ijeNfS" Charles A. Baughman MIDDLEVILLE - Charles A. Baughman, age 69, of Middleville passed away Monday, June 16, 2008. He is survived by his sons, Charles J. Baughman, Brian (Denise) Baughman; grand­ sons, Nathaniel and Zachary; brothers, William Baughman, Richard (Linda) Baughman, Ted (Julie) Baughman; sisters, Barbara (Jeff) Vortman, Judy (Bill) Bachi; also nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Ann in 2007 and brother, Robert. Mr. Baughman was a music and English teacher Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES 'l No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at www.unitedbankofmkhigan.com g 1 tt UNITED BANK MOATGAGE COAPOAATIO* Good things happen when people get United. I tv vt Dentist office opens for over 35 years. He was active in the Lions Club of Middleville and Boy Scouts * Dentist Brian McKeown had an opportunity to celebrate opening his new office in of America. According to the family Middleville with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Pictured from left are Deb Buckowing, wishes cremation has taken Pam Hobert, April Dunkelbarger, Catie Cooley, Dr. Mckeown, Lon Myers, Balerie place. Byrnes, Emily Wyatt, Susan Vlietstra, Audrey Van Strien and Jean Lamoreaux. Memorial Mass will be held 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Holy J r Family Catholic Church with * Fr. Mark Bauer as celebrant. tAft Memorials may be made I to Middleville Lions Club or Middleville United Metho- |. dist Church Men’s Club. fl The family will greet rela­ tives and friends Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. i&R Iiw J in. (ata, Hi. Ob J i*. i to tab. 111 7 1’1 >11 •v* $ Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Library of Resource Materials • Dignified Cremation Services • Coffee Room • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Serving AU Faiths • Large Parking Lot • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Markers and Monuments • Banquet / Community Room with Catering • Flowers available • Play Room for Children • After-Care Specialist On Staff ■ Summer programs a t I •St”- 1,1 & ” ^4^ 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2471 Steve Lauer, Director Handicap Accessible (No Steps or Ramps) Caledonia Library begin Here Librarian Jane Heiss shares a story about Lewis and Clark’s dog to a group of Brownie Girl Scouts. Summer library fun has begun. The next program is bubbleology on Thursday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. a the Caledonia Township Hall located at 250 maple Street. CALEDONIA VISION CENTER TransitiO5’ oo <rw •• ■ Complete eye health exams ■ Contact Lenses ■ Children's eye care ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com • Transitions® lenses available here Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valley S t. 49316 (616) 891-20/20 s Ki c �•re The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008/ Page 7 TKHS announces final honor rolls for year Thomapple Kellogg High School officials have announced the final honor roll for 2007-08 school year. Students with high honors earned a grade-point average of 3.7 and above. Honor stu­ dents had a GPA between 3.5 and 3.699. Those earning honorable mention had GPA between 3.0 and 3.499. Ninth Grade High Honors s. Alyssa Armstrong, Andrew Arnett, Dominic Bierenga, Patrick Bobolts, Jordan Bronkema, Rachael Bruxvoort, Zachary Bryan, Burtch, Jessica Kiley Buursma, Sandra Campbell, Jessica Crawford, Molly Dahlgren, Robert Enslen, Brandon Giguere, Hamilton Graham, Ashley Haney, Ashley Harnish, Erica Tracy Hodges, Herich, Nicole Humphrey, Hana Hunt, Tyler Karcher, Brianna Lacey Kollar, Kilgore, Michelle Kopf, Brianne Kraai, Katie Lark, Matthew LeMay, Brittany London, Jacob McCarty, Chelsea McCullough, Travis Moore, Brandon Nicholas, Allyson Nye, EmmaLynn Peacock, Eric Pitsch, Dylan Popma, Taylor Rabbai, Matthew Raymond, Brieann Ricketts, Scheidel, Caleb Lexi Sensiba, Taylor Sheehan, Brittany Bailey Smith, Smith, Ian Smith, Ashley Sollinger, Tyler Swanson, Matthew Swart, Elizabeth Teesdale, Taylor Tripp, Kyle Rocky VanDommelen, VanZegeren, Trevor Vrona, Emily Walker, Ciera Ward, Brandon Wierenga, Kaylee Wieringa, Andrew Wingeier. •re ' A • 1 I i i X 4 ■ .• * I ’irzrjt * « talik ill J! >1 i- Honor Students Allen, Steven Mark Allen. Bailey, Arrika Barnes, David Brew, Grant Davis, Nolan DePew, Claire Jenkins, Samantha Kilmartin, Benjamin Kirchinger, Terra Lydy, Ryan MacLeod, Ryan MacLeod, Travis Meinke, Daniel Meinke, Montroy, Joseph Morey, Kaitlyn Noffke, Tamara Reed, Elizabeth Sabri, Isaac Schipper, Olivia Seaman, Shook, Mishay Jared Stolicker, Ashleigh Tussey, Luke Van Ek, Casey Warren, Mackenzie Webster, Kari Wilke, Allyson Winchester. Honorable Mention Tyler Arndt, Crystal Biek, Korey Jacob Bultema, Carpenter, Brandon Carvey, Brittany Chambers, Tyler Clark, Caleb Crux, Zachary Edwards, Rebekah Felch, Joseph Fletcher, Brittany Geerligs, Trevor Harrington, Courtney Hernandez, Ryan Irwin, James Lake, Ashleigh Marston, Shawna Mathews, Coley McKeough, Marissa Meyering, Ian Mitchell, Joseph Spencer Nault, Noffke, Daniel Parks, Anna Patton, Justin Reeves, Nicole Sabo, Alexandria Swainston, Charles Tandy, Travis Tolan, Anna Vachon, Julie VanderLaan, Marena Welz, Jordan Workman. 10th Grade High Honors Eli Bailey, Russell Bergsma, Stephanie Betcher, Boersma, Kelly Travis Chisholm, Lara Dahlke, Trevor Dalton, Cassandra DeHaan, Alex DeVries, Benjamin Dickerson, Caroline Fild, Megan Foote, Jacob Francisco, Danielle Fredenburg, Nathaniel Gias, Christian Henne, Joanna Hillman, Michelle Howard, Shelby Kenyon, Cameron Kulhanek, Michelle Lenartz, Caitlin Nosanov, Hannah Sabri, Crystal Scholma, Lydia Scholtens, Nicholas Carrie Scobey, Carrie Sneller, Stark, Hannah Stark. Joshua Steensma, Thomas Tabor, Maci Thompson, Nicole Tolan, Matraca Todd, Kelsey Webster, Travis Welton, Matthew Williamson, Steven Zatzke. Honor Students Tyler Agostini, Tucker Boonstra, Nicholas Rachael Christensen, Evans, Cooley, Valerie Eric Fein, Cassandra Heynig, Jeremiah Johnson, Ashley Kidder, Maxwell Kiel, Bret Miller, Jacob Myers, Timothy Olsen, Andrea Olson, Keith Penfield. Tyler Rafferty, Sarah Roskam, Donovan Scott, Samuel Thaler, Kathryn Tobin, Jessica VanRhee, Joel Vargas Ahumada, Rachel Young. Honorable Mention Kaylee Trey Adams, Ayers, Rachael Akey, Michaela Beerens, Mark Beilfuss, Emma Bishop, Luke Boonstra, Jessicah Brown, Luke Brewer, Angela Ciluffo, Nathan Coon, Max Converse, Steven Cung Bik, Matthew Davidson, Hannah Davis, Rebecca Denney. Shelby Ellsworth, Evan Dutra, Kellie Foote, Amanda French, Caroline Fuller, Megan Hager, Breton Hampel, Anastasia Hauschild, Kelly Hine, Kyle Randall Hodges, Hine, Hoffman. Millicent Elizabeth Hurd, Kaley Jachim, Rachel Jazwinski, iryan Kars, Arnie Kissinger, Audrey Koetsier, Jillian La Lone, Jessica LaBay, Connar Loew, Travis McKenna, Montgomery, Anthony Victor Ashley Neeson, Perez, Tyler Postma, Christopher Smith, Tyler Stover, Philip Strickland, Matthew VanDongen, Seth VanKuiken, Tanner Velting, Kyle Zahl. 0 11th Grade High Honors Ashleigh •U Bell, Katie Bieski, Kimberly Bird, Kyle Bobolts, Charity Bouchard, Robin Bouwhuis, Alyssa Bowerman, Ryan Brew, Kody Buursma, Macy Chamberlin, Laura Cleveland, David Comeau, Alyson Cooper, Cara Crandell, Amber Faasen, David Foster, Beth Fuller, Joshua Jamie Goggins, Haney, Tiffani Harrington, Kirsten Herich, Matthew Hillman, Heather Hull, Neal Humbarger, Jacob Jenkins, Nicholas Karelse, Gina Konarska, Quinn Mancuso, Anna Marlin, Lauren Matthews, Mackenzie Meyering, Shane Moore, Kari Morey, Amanda Nicholas, Olivia Nieder, Adrienne Palmer, Sara Pappas, Jenna Piets, Danielle Rosenberg, Kathleen Scheidel, Alecia Strumberger, Colin Texter. James Tobin, Melanie Truer, Briana Yarger, Nicole Ybema. Honor Students Laramie Barker, Renee Barnes, Curtis Bouchard, Steven Crawford, Nicholas DeWald, Chelsea Funk, Dylan Hamilton, Jessica Jacobs, Kimberly Junglas, Abraham Kim, Stephanie Meyering, Sarah Morris, Nicholas Jessica Pitsch, Reigler, Travis Rybiski, Kristin Tedrow, Nathan Zoet. Honorable Mention Brittany Aspinall, Kirk Barber, Jacob Bauer, John ■ Betit, Whitnee Bosworth, Alicia Bruinsma. Bruinsma, A.J. Christopher Brummel, Buchanan, Eric Bryan, Jessica Burrows, Elizabeth Reed, Kasey Reeves, Celia Bickford. Zachary Boonstra, Chappelow, Michael Craven, Salmon, Kristen Schmidt, Matthew Bouchard. Tucker Travis Bowerman, Luke Bremer, Schultz, Leanne Crisher, Jordan Kylie Dahlke, Cade Dammen, Shoemaker, Ian Sisson, Joshua Brown, Alex Buning, Courtney DeWent, Dayton Courtney Smith, Kristen Cory Burgess, Kody Bums, Bustanji, Chloe Suarez, Joseph Fabian Dimond, Linsey Faber, Sneller, Kolton Geerligs, Brittany Andrew Sweeney, Lauren Buxton, Trista Caldwell, Giguere, Kaitlin Graham, Tandy, Joshua Thaler, Nichole Jesse Cecil, Elizabeth Coon, Groendyke, Thompson. Ashley Van Ek, Shannon Cornett, Courtney Cassandra DeRuiter, Jeffery Dickerson, Parrish Hall, Jacob Hawkins, Teresa VanRhee. Dustin Jacqueline Hodges, Joshua Vonltter, Joshua Vrona. Alesha Matthew Dundas, John Eash, Trever Farris, Howell, Erin Humphrey, Ward. Mindy Warner, Grace Travis Hunter, Amber Hunter. Matte Welton, Linda Whittemore, Finkbeiner, Laci Forbes, Andrew Fuller, Jacobs, Joseph Koval, Cole Kimberly Williamson, Lindsey Ethan Wilson, Stephanie Wingeier, Gilbert, Layton Grinage, Meinke, Hodgson, Christopher Michael Mennell, Emily Kayla Zahl Thomas Huerth, Darrick Ordway, Jordan Owens, Honor Students Jewett, Cory Jennifer Louisa Puffer, Levi Reigler, Berryman, Jackson, Brent Phanudee Khongkua, Logan Mitchell Repp, Benjamin Meagan Bishop, Crux, Knight, Kaytlyn Krohn, Eryn Roskam, Nathan Sisson, Butgereit, Strickland, Timothy Etter, Tamber MaKenzie Larson, Christopher Nicholas McNee, Cory Jenna Teunessen, Daniel Fitchett, Abigail Foote, Thomas, Nicole Tinker, Megan Holzhausen, Timothy Middlemiss, Erin Noffke, Alexandra Vanderwoude, Howarth, Sydney Kilmartin, Kaela Oostveen, Arron Minika Weston, Christopher Brooks Lesert, Kevin Lukas, Patton, Matthew Penfield, Westra, Molly Wilson, Nathan Marklevitz, Angelina Michael Plants, Randi Price, Mazzucco, Yahaira Nicole Raymond, Trevor Bryant Yoder. 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For more infor­ mation, contact Pastor Dean Bailey at 616 691-8011. 1 Fun0fimef Bowne Center Methodist plans construction project The church was started by a small group of people meeting in the Logan School, which was located two miles east of Bowne Center. Then, in 1866, the group moved to the Bowne Center area, meeting in the schoolhouse. In 1867, construction of the church began and was finished a year later. Remodeling was done during the years following, and in 1959, church members removed the Michigan base­ ment and put in a new one h I Wow Available ^5 o cn CD ■>4 GJ -sj CD CD Inside THE HOME CENTER OF I WEST MICHIGAN - *— FT. Pool Table (616) 322-5087 Office (616) 588-3214 Convenient Location! 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With an eye to the impor­ tant rather than the mundane business of government, especially with the Fourth of July activities planned for June 28, the board quickly approved an application for a permit for fireworks by the Fourth of July Committee. Supervisor Bryan Harrison, to assuage curiosity, read off some of the fireworks to be ignited, among them tiger tails and other fauna as well as the more conventional dis­ plays of rockets. The other major item of business was the approval of an industrial development tax abatement for the addi­ tion to an existing manufac­ turing facility operated by Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. Although the abatement applies only to the addition, the resolution establishes the entire property owned by Aspen as the industrial development district. The move is designed to avoid the process of creating such a district should Aspen desire again to increase its produc­ tion facilities. Bret Aspen, representing the company, said that it spe­ cializes in the manufacture of disposable surgical sup­ plies. Responding to a ques­ tion about employment opportunities, he observed that they currently have 210 employees and plan to add another 50 to 75 over the next two years. He added that most of the growth will result from acquisitions and the movement of production from other facilities to •It Caledonia. The board approved unan­ imously the creation of the district and the abatement. An amendment to the zon­ ing ordinance governing the light-industrial district added data centers as a permitted use in the district. Franklin Partners LLC, the new own­ ers of the former Michigan Electronic Transmission Corporation (METC) build­ ing, requested the change to enable the company to lease space to Alticor, which plans to move data operations from Ada to Caledonia. Trustee Rick Snoeyink questioned whether the facil­ ity qualified for a tax abate­ ment. Harrison said that METC had an abatement, which was never used. Since the abatements are not trans­ ferable, it lapsed. Don Koopmans, trustee, •J •It asked about transmission towers. Stephen Dertz, repre­ senting Alticor, said there were no transmission towers; the only need was a high­ speed data line. Dertz esti­ mated that the move to Caledonia would result in approximately $8.5 million in corporate personal proper­ ty (equipment) coming to town. He said he did not see any employment opportuni­ ties since they were just shifting existing staff. The amendment to the zoning ordinance was approved unanimously by the board. Following some slight dis­ cussion of the value of an annual membership in the Townships Michigan Association, the board approved an annual dues payment of $5,512. Clerk Jennifer Christian said the membership was particularly valuable because she has been able to have them answer some legal questions for her at no additional cost to the township. Koopmans added the association stood up for the townships when a bill (HB 4780) transferring some functions from the townships to the counties was intro­ duced in the state legislature. Finally, two resolutions concerning taxes and special assessment districts were approved by the board. The first set the ad valorem rate for property taxes to finance township operations (0.6962 mill) and 1.5 mills for public safety. The second resolution added the special assessment districts to the July 2008 tax bills. Special assessments refer to improvements made in specific areas of the town­ ship and required to pay off the money borrowed to finance the improvements and can include delinquent fees added to tax bills. During the board’s com­ ment period, Harrison reported that the question of how many parcels were affected by the sunset on non-conforming lot provisions in the agricultural and rural residential zoning distncts had been answered. There are 31 vacant parcels whose area varies from 15.000 square feet to the 2acre minimum. There are also 435 with homes on them. The sunset does affect the homes unless the owners should wish to expand them, when the avenue of relief is the zoning board of appeals. Christian and David Zylstra, township manager and planner, discussed the replacement of some exist­ ing light bulbs with those containing less mercury. Christian said the replace­ ments had cost about $1,000 and would last much longer. 7 F/ y J k X K* 11BF fol!** ft Church reading group sponsors food program Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church reading group are taking what they read to heart. One of the books they read is inspiring them to reach out to the community but supporting emergency food programs through Love Incorporated. Anyone who would like to donate funds or food to the MUMC food pantry can drop it off at the church during office or service hours. Call 795-9266 for more information. For emergency assis­ tance contact Love, Inc. at 269-948-9555.Pictured in the photo above are Marianne Quinlan, Sue Reyff, Marcia Wheeler, Beth Baurer, Joanne Boysen, Carol Boggs, Ruth Geukes, Diane Hoskins, Luana Tolan, Laurel rock, nMdX o ^n^ d finn, e ^ c J a ''T o are '"TT 10 mel needs tor sugar, flour, personal care products, paper product and other needs. Cash will be used for vouch■ I t~t I, t i -■ , | ■ I ■ are under greater stress now that school Famines is out. istinnh Caledonia Marathon Station has new owners The Caledonia Marathon Station on M-37 just north of 100th Street has new owners. Neil, Marc, Julie and Chad Vandervelde. The owners are keeping the station well stocked. Their goal is to be the premier gas station in the area. The hours are 5:30 a.m. until midnight Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until midnight on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Dr. Scott and our team We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 616-891 >0004 Dr. Gary • Scott, .D.S. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan Cl • ’V. aliissi From Our Readers Loca ^ Citizens Speak Out On Issues _____________ c pq |UnCh closure is no convenience feiftyT “"Ill the Reading article, Middleville Post Office sets new hours,” reminded me of the old adage “The govern­ ment is here to help you” (even a quasi-government operation). Can anyone imagine. The post office is closing for lunch to better serve the public, says OIC Bob Fryling. And later adds, by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “We think the new hours will Much of the June 19 help our customers.” It also states that it is a Yankee Springs Planning Commission imeeting cost-saving measure. Will focused on a review of the Bob cut staff, not hire anothJune 5 discussion of the M- er employee or turn off the 179 corridor. lights? I think not. Who’s The commission discussed kidding who about convensome of the comments heard ience. I would think that while and will be asking for more Greg the free enterprise system has information from Milliken, a professional plan- spawned (successfully) Mail ner working with the town- Boxes Etc., UPS, Fedex, ship. Internet and others based entirely on customer service, See M-l 79, page 11 someone inside the USPS Yankee Springs : Family Dentistry Planning of Caledonia discusses M-179, fences Creating beautiful smiles for life. We invite your family to meet tSEjr Al To the editor: Brighten Your Smile with one of our whitening systems. ll V would get the message that we want better service, not one hour less. Meanwhile, with more competition, the and postal employees to continue expenses increase. Well, duh. I have a pet peeve when businesses such as doctors, dentists, optometrists, insurance agents and others who serve the public feel entitled to slam their doors shut and put a recording on the phone to make us wait during lunch periods, while the employees kibitz at the break table in the back room. Has anyone ever heard of staggered lunches? It seems so simple. Maybe that's the problem. Some have forgot­ ten that customer service is intended for customers, not for the convenience of the business. Don Vetter, Middleville "".... . Mitu W(h •m s Is I ’ i\ �The Sun and News. Middleville, June 21,2008/ Page 9 •II Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Ss ST, >!• Don't get burned by "hot" stocks Summer is officially here, especially as they know which means, among other nothing about your individ­ ual situation. things, that you should apply * You may be too late. sunscreen when you go out in the hot sun. But no matter You may actually find a hot what the season, you'll also stock - but by the time you need to protect yourself from do, it's also been "discov■ p* w by a lot of other *9* •mt another potential source of ered Ik This usually investors. bums -"hot" stocks. f Stocks that seem poised to means one of two things: Ji J "take off' will always cap­ The stock has already peaked and is now starting to ture investors’ imaginations. ut the lure of these stocks cool off or the huge interest may be particularly strong in the stock is driving up its is during, or following, periods price to an unsustainable of market volatility, when level, given the stock's earn­ investors are looking for ings and other factors. * You'll be "buying high." Members of the Caledonia Women’s Club held a bake sale with home made jams potential bright spots. Here's the classic rule of However, it's usually not and jellies during the farmer’s market on Main Street in Caledonia during Western investing: Buy low' and sell such a good idea to chase Week. Fun ends today, Saturday, June 21 with The Taste of Caledonia and other t hot" stocks - and here's high. It's very good advice, III ­ except that it's almost impos activities. why: * You may be relying on sible to follow - after all, no an unreliable source. You one can really predict when a can get a "hot stock tip" from particular stock has reached anyone: your barber or your either its high or low points. However, that doesn't mean brother-in-law, your cousin by Patricia Johns & or your chiropractor, your you shouldn't at least try to I Staff Writer pursue stocks whose current dentist or your dry cleaner. After almost 90 years, the prices are low and thus may While all these people prob!■! Freeport Elevator will be ably mean well, they may be good buys. But if you're closing at the end of July not be the market experts on purchasing a hot stock - one whom you wish to rely. But that, almost by definition, with a public auction on July has risen sharply you've the so-called market even 31. The grain elevator has H who tout stocks in probably already disquali ­ "gurus been in operation since the r fied yourself from the "buy magazines, on television or 1920s. low" part of the formula, on the Internet may not be The store is the kind of which means your stock may the best forecasters, either, Vi place where the coffee pot is i Ill so you'll need to take their have less "upside" potential always on and the clerks than other, cheaper stocks. advice with a grain of salt, la J remember the customers’ 1 equipment needs. Not only is I d the store a source of supplies and service for area farmers, gardeners and pet owners, it ■ is a place to visit with neigh­ bors. Jim Decker has owned the company for the past 25 years, and in a letter he sent to customers he wrote, “I have been fighting for some 2L time. The business of farm­ ing in this area has changed.” Decker said that no one After 90 years in business, the past 25 under the ownreason led to the closing, but ership of Jim Decker, the Freeport Elevator will close its SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL several factors played a part. doors next month. Some of it is the impact of --- S' - #*4^. j A?* Jr b . — - 1 Western Week fun in Caledonia II 1 **• s' Freeport Elevator to close at the end of July IW .J •i!V I J II < * s I I MxiiiU Msm r r)l B H H You may be buying a stock that doesn't meet your needs. Some stocks whether they're hot, cold or in-between - are simply not right for your individual needs. 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M>n UJA/It ta lit mt’s itAtiiii Anti ; being held at the store now. “It has been a very difficult decision which has been mu a oomo WATT* rjmuroi Call usato 16^891.0303 today! Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm I I Servicing all makes and models £ • Water Softners t • Iron and Odor Filters • Drinking Water Systems • Potassium Chloride F Try out our convenient drive thru to get all your water supplies from I f-. J® I I DURA- I .t* -- �* • • ' f f Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21,2008 PLAN, continued from page 1 The plan currently allows for more than enough mediumand high-density housing, and there is a large and unsold inventory of such housing. Citing the immunity school districts have from local planning and zoning regulations, he said, "The •II school board is the major driving force in the develop­ ment. They don’t consider the township. I favored a split campus when I was on the PC." He closed with ref­ erences to traffic and the •Il possibility of lawsuits and a referendum. (Citizens of townships may use the peti­ tion process for a referendum on a zoning decision. If enough signatures are col­ lected, there would be an election to uphold or over­ turn the decision. Should the zoning decision be over­ turned, the avenue of appeal would be the courts.) Jean Snoeyink noted that the township had spent time (two years) on the plan. “ It is a new burden on cit­ izens when local officials do not enforce the master plan,” she said. “Failure to do so turns planning over to the developers.” Eric Furch observed that he had moved from Kentwood to Caledonia. He has completed citizen planner courses including the master citizen planner level. He cited a survey done in Gaines Township which found that 89 percent of the respondents appreciated the rural character and wanted to preserve it. Furch said he felt the number would be even high­ • Ct er in Caledonia. (The com­ munity survey done in Caledonia as part of the mas­ ter plan process ranked that variable at 80 percent.) He, too, said he felt that amend­ ing the plan so soon would set a dangerous precedent and added that he considered lawsuits likely. Floyd VanHouten said he saw another Bailey’s Grove in the plan and also cited an apartment development on 44th Street that was abandoned by a developer who could not sell the units. Observing that people are looking to walking more (to work), he wondered, "Residential units in the country might not be a wise move." Jerry Clement said that he was glad to see the retail area removed. He questioned high-density residential next to farmland and said he supports a transition zone. The development would open the door to keep traveling west. "Don’t make a bad deci­ sion and approve this," com­ mented Clement. Bill Hirsch, a candidate for the 10th District seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, said that agriculture has been put on the back burner for too long. People are speculating on property. "It is not the job of the PC to increase opportuni­ ties for speculators... Can we afford not to preserve farmland?" he asked. Ruth VanHouten focused on the commission’s reputa­ tion, saying, "The plan is not that old; if you change it, your reputation is at stake." The safety issue with children running across Kraft Avenue and the fact that existing traffic is heavy increases the danger, she added. VanHouten said she does not feel the plan offers much benefit to anyone but the developers. She urged the commissioners to "stand up for yourselves. You approved it for a reason. This is what the people of k Z I 4II • Caledonia want. •4 Buying Scrap Gold for Cash B I k------- II SINCE 119 9 4 4 9 9 A <engA E W E L E R S 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Jeff Bykerk said he opposed changing the plan. He observed that there would be more traffic when existing half-finished projects are built. He said he feels he is subsidizing the plan and that the school district is paying too much for the property it wants. He supports putting a school complex on existing property. Tom Vandenberg agreed with Bykerk and noted that the 42-lot Georgetown Development Company project next to his residence is still completely empty. He commented that over 500 lots approved by the com­ mission have not yet been developed. Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, said, "I was not going to speak, but I am opposed to the project. I am supportive of a complex but not in this location." She went on to tell the commission, "You are being hijacked." She also observed that there was "no political force like a school district." Concluding her remarks, she noted that the subject of the Med-O-Bloom Farm never had come up in the township board’s discussion of the master plan, and that the cur­ rent time is not the time to make changes to the master plan. John Maxey, who said he owns 10 acres and a horse, was the final speaker. He raised the quality-of-life issue, saying he felt the pro­ posal was a problem as soon as he began hearing about it. He wants to know who will compensate him for his loss, Where is the benefit to me?" he asked. Warner closed the public comment period. He framed the issue for the commission, saying, "The charge to the commission is to decide if * /x. 1. _ a 1 this (the request for amendment to the master plan but not the specific amendments) goes forward." David Zylstra, township manager and planner, direct­ ed the commissioners’ atten­ tion to the Brown memo cited earlier, which points out that the commission can decide not to start the process for amending the master plan. The importance of this point is that a decision by the II Michael Nosko Inc. Custom Homes and Plans 616-676-9961 Plan #2205-1906 s.f. On full basement with walkout, covered porches Priced at...$248,250 as pictured including all options as shown plus site improvements. COHERED PORCU We will build this home on your property anywhere in Kent and surrounding counties. SRBA? ROOM BEDROOM *2 tEDRCOn 11111111 ® IB ilium UTKl AHEA l bedroom n 2ND FLOOR LAYOUT 616 B.f. E] wroei MAIN FLOOR LAYOUT tTJO *.f. More plans at www.michaelnoskoinc.com r CALL TODAY! § i commission to refuse to start the amendment process is the end. However, a reconsidera­ tion of that decision, perhaps through an informal request from the Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison to Warner or a formal request from the township board could raise the issue again at the commission level. Warner began the discussion, observing that traffic was a real issue to him. He continued, commenting that the agricultural, recreational, school, .Ill and YMCA property elements, a total of 98.26 acres, concerned him. "How do we restrict this to prevent development if the other parts aren’t done?" Warner asked. Van Singel answered, "It is planned as a community. We have put together a contract. It is only being done as a contract." Warner inquired, "Are you saying if it is not done, it becomes available for resi­ dential development?" Van Singel replied, "The plan has merit. It would revert to the underlying zon­ ing. We are here getting information to show you how to do this. We have a specific end use. It is not a place conducive to farming." He went on, "The plan would meet different needs... There are people who want to see something done here. We have adjusted the numbers. We eliminated the retail to respond to objections." Walter Bujak, trustee and board liaison to the commis­ sion, observed that the mas­ ter plan has a very significant function and was only approved in February. He also questioned the longterm effects of bringing water and sewer utilities to the westernmost part of the •• township, Addressing the Med-OBloom Farm plan directly, ■he said, "The plan is a house of cards If any part doesn’t work, it collapses." Bujak continued, saying that on the other hand, the plan is the best one that the commission has seen, that it is creative. The CalPlex (Caledonia Athletic League Complex) people have demonstrated the need for athletic fields. The YMCA would be welcome; howev­ er, they are concerned about •II the shape of the lot. He also drew the commission’s attention to an earlier letter sent by Betty White offering eight acres on the east side of M-37 as a possible site for the YMCA. The agricultural-education center, in his opinion, needs more land. The increased amount of land (the addition of the five acres from the discard­ ed retail center) does not pro­ vide enough space for a mean­ ingful farming experience. Bujak listed the following as negatives sufficient to lead to rejection of amend­ ments to the master plan and to the Med-O-Bloom plan itself:: • The designation of the land as agricultural preserva­ tion. B B • The long-term conse­ quences of expanding water and sewer utilities, including pressure from a neighbor who wants utilities for devel­ opment of his property. • The likelihood the court would consider the commis­ sion’s failure to support its own master plan. • The effect on neighbor­ ing communities that have designated their adjoining lands as agricultural preser­ vation. • The lack of a demon­ strated need for more housing, noting half-finished developments and more than 600 approved, but not built, home sites. • The number of houses currently for sale. • The number of foreclo­ sures. • The absence in writing of guarantees for financing from the developer. • The impact of traffic on Kraft Avenue and the village. "I won’t support this unless 100th Street goes through," said Bujak. Placing his wastebasket up onto the dais in front of him, he dumped his notes and materials into it. Commissioner Duane Gunnink remarked that Jerry Good, the previous owner of the Med-O-Bloom Farm, had asked for the change. He observed that a change may be possible in the next master plan cycle (2013). Citizen input had made it clear that Caledonia should be kept as rural as possible. Gunnink pointed out that proposed plan does not pro­ vide as much housing as the law would allow and avoids the "square box on a lot" look. (His comment refers to the eastern portion south of 100th Street and the eastern portion north of 100th and — _ _ _ facing Kraft Avenue that is currently master-planned for MDR.) In his view it is too early in the process to amend the master plan. The school district does not need this plan to be approved to do what it wants, if it acquires the land, (It should be noted that the school district, according to Superintendent Jerry Phillips, is prepared to spend $750,000 to acquire the 60 acres it wants; what is unclear is whether 20 of those 60 acres would be a donation by the developer and whether the donation of 20 acres would be contingent upon approval of the proj­ ect.) He would solve the traffic issues on Kraft by removing the curve at 100th, installing a traffic light, and funneling the traffic west to Patterson Road, Gunnink noted that the he was scared the residential side of the project was driv­ ing the plan; the YMCA could buy property and come in for site review. While he was careful to say he was supportive of the whole proj­ ect, he was not supportive of the current plan. Commissioner Mike Kelly asked, "How can we be certain the athletic fields, the agricultural center, or the YMCA would happen?" He raised the issue of nar­ row minds, observing, "If I had a dollar for everyone who said, ‘I moved from Kentwood,’ I could retire tomorrow." Kelly said he does not want to be closeminded on the idea of chang­ ing the master plan. He said he is concerned about the • Cl addition of 10 more residen­ tial lots to the portion south of 100th Street. Warner commented that the last two plans proposed had been rejected for density and traffic issues. Commissioner Leilani Van Laar said she would not support changing the master plan because of the traffic issue. Commissioner Ric Parent restated the main issue, say­ ing, "The first charge is, do we want to amend the plan?" The land can and is being used for agriculture — the presence of cows in the field. Current zoning would allow 36 houses on two-acre lots with wells and septic sys­ tems versus 175 condos. There must be compelling reasons to change the master plan. He advocated three crite­ ria: consistency with the plan; compatibility with adjacent uses, especially density; and the failure to resolve the traffic issue. He closed, saying, "I would not consider it at this time." Commissioner Tim Morris said, "I would sup­ port it, if it did not involve changing the master plan. I won’t support it now." Bujak re-entered the dis­ cussion, commenting that during the master plan dis­ cussions, the original plan •II sent to the township board would have extended sewer and water utilities and added some more HDR land. The board and the commission sent the plan back and forth; the board wanted less densi­ •II ty and no extension of the utilities. Bujak then moved to deny commencement of the process to amend the master plan. The motion passed unanimously. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 a Xi x •XI Si * & i*lr 0“ X13 ia •• is ’I . irifc® Ussa bitt Ilk Mitt btttita ■ d it i ttiakiaiit sittte aakr •41 •nfcjcbi 1"'ft «s L"S ■St, A Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06660266 /■ § �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008/ Page 11 •II Road Commission hears concerns w <5 S' S§ 'lilV 1 7’* to ks ln J * w S IK. M w f| 'Mi The members of the Barry County Road Commission heard concerns from resi­ dents during a public hearing Wednesday, June 18. Frank Fiala, Dave Dykstra and Commission Chair Donald Wilcutt listened intently as residents of the Crane and Finkbeiner roads area voiced opposition to the project which is projected to cost in excess of $8 million. Wilcutt stressed that it was not a “question-and-answer session.” The object was to hear concerns. Commission Road Managing Director Brad Lamberg gave a brief overview of the project which will provide a Class A bridge crossing and road connection from Whitneyville Road west to US-131. This project began in February 2003 and was made formal in 2005 with prelimi­ nary hearings in 2006. In May a “Finding of No Significant Impact” was issued on the Indiana bat which allows the project to go ahead. Right-of-way acquisi- Staff Writer Cfi - -tfa Bi n kwh mssi > miBn®. a « urwsj i»®e f ti ®an it k ■ ■ 11 tf t riota si h »rn«! tail! k 1 natlMri na iWmV a sMiii! I Iij iiflnrt R a itust® b • r ■ ---- 11* • It it' I* The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library took advantage of its temporary location this past week when young readers cre­ ated ladybug cookies as part of the summer reading program. Due to construction at the high school, the temporary location for the library is in Room 501, which is also known as the foods room. Then the cookie decorating moved to the cafeteria, which is right next door. Even though there are a limited number of books on display in the temporary location, library services are still available, including the summer reading club and inter-library loan. Parking is in the high school south parking lot and patrons should enter the building through the athletics lobby. This year. Go Buggy for Reading club participants will discover the world of creepy-crawly creatures with reading, crafts, programs and more. Registration began Tuesday, June 10 and is still open to participants. are hours Summer Tuesdays 9 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. The library will be closed the week of June 30 to July 4. Wacky Wednesday morn­ ings begin every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Already on the schedule are the June 25 Buggy Books and Stories with Middleville guest readers; July 9 Don't Bug Me, I'm Crafting; July 16, The Good, Bad, and the Bugly Buggy Facts and Fun with Karen Secord, master gardener; and July 23, Flutter By for Buggy Crafts; July 30, Kalamazoo Nature Insects Do the Center Strangest Things,” with Professor Anson Pantz At the end of the program, readers can wing into the library July 29, 30, 31 with completed reading logs and receive final prizes. The library is also hosting Movie Matinee Thursdays at 2 p.m. The following movies have been scheduled: June 26 — Meet the Robinsons July 10 — Bee Movie July 17 — Finding Nemo July 24 — Charlotte’s Web Middle school students can see how books are trans- 1 GET A NEW SUMMER LOOK! 1'^ o I Highlights and a Great I"' ...ft stars with fresh c e Manicure & Pedicure I o w or Set of Acrylics ______ I n r8 I I !< was also mentioned. Several speakers noted that the jobs will be “temporary temporary” in nature. Veronica Scofield brought her concerns about the envi­ ronmental impact of the proj­ ect. She said she is con­ cerned with issues of run-off and told the commission that she did not agree with having her property annexed to the village since there is no ben­ efit to her of being a village resident. Middleville Mayor Lon Myers spoke in favor of the project. He stressed that Bradford White provides ill 1,100 good-paying jobs in the area, and a new bridge would definitely benefit the company as well as other industries in the area. Lamberg stayed after the meeting to talk with individ­ ual landowners “We have contacted residents along the proposed route up to eight times.” In addition Lamberg says, “Changes to the route have been made to provide the most economical design. T*’Y I The Barry County Road commissioners discuss the concerns of residents during the public hearing. CO b- p _______ J Open Evenings til 7:00 pm T*W*T SflBCIF pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 ^795-7719 formed into movies on June 26 and July 10 at 6 p.m. Hubers invites all middle school students, to “bring a friend and join us in the TK Community Library for some summer fun.” June 26 — Stormbreaker township Emergency Services Building. Anyone who has questions about this project may con­ tact Lamberg at 269-9453449. will hold a public hearing on the section of the project from M-37 west to Patterson Road at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Thornapple Some changes meet legiti­ mate design concerns.” Members of the road com­ mission tabled a decision on construction of this project until their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24. It will be discussed beginning at 5 p.m. at the Commission on Aging building in Hastings. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 06673743 • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road Buggy fun begins at TK library by Patricia Johns k tion is underway. The road commission has applied for a Department of Environmental Quality permit. Lamberg also noted that the commission is with working Wilcox Engineering on final plans and accurate construction cost estimates. Several residents raised concerns that this project will lower the value of their properties, remove trees and provide less safe areas to walk. Others were concerned that funding would not be adequate to complete the project. Some said they were concerned with the delay in Hl the Allegan County portion of the project. Recent rainy weather and flooding of property along the route were also raised by residents who are concerned that the road and bridge proj­ ect will change drainage pat­ terns. At past hearings the impact on jobs, especially since slightly more than $1 million for the project comes from the Jobs Today program Dependable damagefree mage towing! towia DOBBIN ^\«i 1 A •A o 945-0191 BOBBIIVl and munchies July 10 — Nancy Drew and munchies For more information about the summer reading program, call 269-795-5434. A <L> DOBBINS AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience »* rtf-179, from page 8-----------He will be researching set­ backs and parking. The town­ ship also will contact the Michigan Department of Transportation on driveway access along the highway. The planning commission hopes to welcome business owners and area residents to another discussion session in September. Later in the meeting, the commission learned that fences have a front and a back side. Most of the time those installing a fence show’ consideration to their neigh­ bors and install fences with the outside, the more finished surface, toward the road and their neighbors. Unfortunately, a recent fence was installed with the inside portion of the fence, showing support beams and structures, other rough toward a neighbor's property. Milliken will give the planning commission some language to be added to the fence ordinance at the July meeting. The commission also dis­ cussed the parking of semi­ trucks on vacant property along M-179. The commis­ sion and Milliken will contin­ ue to look for a solution to this and will consult with the Michigan Townships Association on how other communities deal with this issue. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will be Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. ; Great Versatility i Great Value. • • . • STIHL p,.. ■ • ■ •. I. ’ ■ *a . * ‘N •. • * I u 4S • • • • • • 'I ' ll Ik* : ' ’ * • • • . V/. • • r - • • . 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June 21.2008 Caledonia teacher named outstanding ag educator John Schut. agricultural teacher at Caledonia High School, has been selected as the 2fX)8 state winner the Outstanding Agricultural Ed ucation Teacher Award, given by (he National of z" — . 9 * ‘ » j IAJ4 ^CH 1G FOUHDF.D grams. The award recognizes leadership in civic, commu­ nity and professional activi­ ties. Award winners are innovators and catalvsts for student success in agricultur­ al education. Village of Middleville 100 E. Main St. Middleville, MI 49333 WSSN# 4360 o — Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Award winners are agri­ cultural educators who are at the pinnacle of their careers, conducting the highest quali­ ty agricultural education pro- * will compete Schui against other award w inners from surrounding states for the opportunity to be named the 2008 NAAE Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher for Region IV. Regional winners will receive personal use of a Toyota Tundra pickup truck for two years, a cash award. and an expense-paid trip to attend the 2008 NAAE con­ ference in Charlotte. N.C. The NAAE award program is sponsored by Toyota, as a special project FFA of the National Foundation. NAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators. The mission of NAAE is professionals pro­ viding agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.' The NAAE office is located on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Ky. & $ Consumer ft Confidence/Water Quality J) Report 2007 5* - Middleville’s Department of Public Works is pleased to present the Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of the quality of water that we provided to you in 2007. Included are details about where your water comes from, what Contaminants that may be present in source water include: it contains, and how it compares to EPA and Slate standards. Our goal is to provide you a safe, dependable supply of drinking water. Trained, state certified personnel operate your water utility. It is our pleasure to provide you a safe abundant water supply. • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic sys­ General Inform lien Your water comes from four 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 • J 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. Well • 5 is located to the west of Bryanwood Estates Development near the Thomapple River. This well is built to a depth of 197 feet. An underground storage facility is also located near the lop of the hill east of the production well 1 site • • tems, 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 fanning. • Pesticides • I* and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, r and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of indus­ J* trial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and sep­ tic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. on Irving road. A new water lower has been installed just west of Bender road near the Thomapple Kellogg Schools maintenance facility. We are currently looking into establishing another well to better serve the needs of our grow­ In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain con­ ing community. taminants 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. F w You r foforwalfop Lw Drinking waler, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some con­ taminants The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses health risks. More informa tion about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA: Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1 8004264791). Definitions: Water Terminology 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 trans­ plants, 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 • ppb. parts per billion or micrograms per liter • 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 available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800426-4791). • MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level- the maximum contaminant allowed - is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment tech­ nology. • MCLG: Maximum Contaminant 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. Contaminants and Sources The sources of drinking water (both lap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, i.' •I« springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occur­ ring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of ani­ mals or from human activity. • N/D: Non-Detects - laboratory analysis indicates the contaminant is not present Wife F • ppm or mg/l: parts per million or milligrams per liter • mg/l: one part per million corresponds to a single penny in $10,000 id®-: j'rtet * Water Testing Data This report includes all required MDEQ testing which have either MCLs or detects. Inorganic Contaminant Nitrate Nitrite Chloride Fluoride Hardness Iron VI Sodium Datc(s) Sampled Jan-Dec 2007 Jan-Dec _ 2OO7_ Jan-Dec 2007 Jan-Dec _2OO7_ Jan-Dec _2OO7_ Jan-Dec 2007 Jan-Dec 2007 MCL >10 ppm >1.0 ppm N/A 4 ppm MCLG < 10 ppm < 1.0 ppm N/A 4 ppm N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Our Water 9.1 ppm <0.05 PPm 27.9 PPm 0.1 ppm 369 ppm <0.1 ■ PPm 16.1 ppm Range of Detections 0-13.7 __ PP™ _ <0.05ppm Violation Chlorine or Chloramines J No No 256-419 PPm 0-0.5ppm No M ~N~I M _l J A S O Bacteriological sample site # I .52 .14 45 .29 .34 .35 .14 .33 .44 Bacteriological sample site # 2 .38 .11 20 .49 .25 .34 .14 .38 Bacteriological sample site # 3 .14 .26 .18 .56 .25 .15 .23 .31 .21' .51 .35 .17 .28 .45 .28 .28 .17 .2 .44 D N/A for RAA taken in the month in year ‘Wtbs; ■siiidaif] Oik (ft covered by No No No CCR ( hlorine or Chloramines No _2OO7 acteriological sample site # 1 .48 .50 .20 .56 .51 J4 .33 .24 .26 .40 .36 .38 I sample site # 2 L acteriological F acteriological sample site # 3 I .50 .51 .13 .41 .48 J7 .36 .42 .58 .48 .3 .31 .39 .32 .29 .28 .12 .14 .13 .13 .03 .09 .26 .41 .46 .44 .21 .42 .37 .15 .27 .26 .29 .32 .31 .37 ‘■'ikiin Average of all measurements taken in the month____________ 0-20 ppm F A Average of all measurements 0-42 PPm 0-0.5 ppm _2()06 •"‘tiDfcal RAA calculated quarterly of 12 monthly averages.__________ .32 .33 .32 .34 Figures in this table represent the amount of total chlorine detected in our drinking water Lead Copper Radiological Gross Alpha Radium 226 Radium 228 LJranium Date 9/2006 9/2006 AL MCLG 15ppb _____________________ 0 1300 ppb | 1300ppb Date 10/2001 10/2001 10/2001 10/2001 Contaminant Chlorodibromomethane Chloroform__________ Total Trihalomethanes Dichlorobromethane Test Result <1.4 0.1 14___ .6 Date MCL 9/12/07 0.080ppm 9/12/07 0.080ppm 9/12/07 0.080ppm 9/12/07 0.080ppm Our water 7 ppb 222 ppb Violation No No No No # of sites above AL _______ 0_______ 0 MCLG o'" 0 0 0 Detected Range 0-.0031ppm .0-.0013ppm ■0-.0082ppm .0-.0012ppm MCL 15 pCin 5 pCi/1 5 pCi/1 30 pCi/l Violation NO NO NO NO Additional Monitoring Information Chlorine rtziduab; Chlorine is added to our drinking water as a disinfectant. Maximum residual disinfectant 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 microbial 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. Sodium: Sodium has no MCL or MCLG. Sodium contamination in drinking water typically comes from the erosion of natural deposits. Nitrates; Nitrates in drinking w’ater at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of 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 for advice from your health care provider. measured in parts per million (ppm). Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village of Middleville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the lit variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can min­ imize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drink­ ing or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to mini­ •!• mize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. ■ .'^L ft s >1 The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality recently completed source water assessments for community water supplies. This study evaluates community water source wells for susceptibility to contamination. The evalua­ tions are based on several categories which are, Well log and location. Geologic Sensitivity, Well construction, Water chemistry and Isotope data, and Isolation from sources of contamination. Scores of these categories are added for an overall well score. All well scores are totaled to arrive at a water system score, which is translated into a susceptibil­ ity determination. MIDDLEVILLE’S susceptibility is rated as moderate. Results of the entire assessment report may be viewed at the Village Department of Public Works during the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Monday through Friday. We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this infor­ A m Sai 4 1 mation to keep you informed about your water. This report is updated and published annually. We will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year. Customer questions or comments on drinking water issues are welcome and may be addressed at regularly scheduled Village Council meetings. Meetings are scheduled every second and fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the Ml L’l? year. Meetings start promptly at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of the village hall located at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. « Thh report will not 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. Also available on the Village web page at: www.middleville.govoffice.com. For more information about your water or the contents of this report contact Wayne Winchester at 100 E. Main St. Middleville. MI 49333 or call (269) 795-3385. 06673741 i I I ’l �5 / The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008/ Page 13 Freeport summer library fun goes to the bugs 1 * * ’"'SO '"O;: **'Lts**-^ 1 —- • •• : .xxj •> “We’ve had some amazing presentations already. Professor Anson Pantz (aka Pete Stobie) from the Kalamazoo Nature Center showed us how ‘Insects Do the Strangest Things,’ said the library's Tammy Borden. MSU Bug House volun­ teers let readers pet and hold some amazing insects on June 18. Coming next at the Freeport District Library are: John Ball Zoo presents “Z'Kids Club Traveling Show” Animal on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. Kids of the library presents and Parade “Bug on Photography Show” Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. Children and teens need to register to participate in the show by parade and Wednesday, June 25. (aka Captain Cattail Thomas Funke) of the Otis Children are discovering the amazing world of insects at the Freeport District Library this summer. Bugs made by kids from recycled materials are everywhere in the library. Children win a prize if they “build a bug'* to help us decorate the library. The summer reading pro­ gram is open to young peo­ ple, from preschool through young adults. . As young readers complete their weekly goals for read­ ing, they earn bugs for the bug jars they received and decorated at sign up. They also get their name in a draw­ ing for a prize from a “picnic basket” of prizes. Teen readers receive a mood pencil at sign up, and are earning a Freeport travel mug with something special inside. Families are invited to join us for special programs throughout the summer. Bird Sanctuary and Michigan Audubon Society will present “Lake and Stream Insects'' on Wednesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. The final program is Mr. Jim presenting a “Buggy CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the June 4th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on June 18th, 2008, are post •n ­ ed at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org .The Knights of Columbus Council 7341 at Holy Family Parish in Caledonia want to turn Caledonia's fireworks display on June 28 into an opportunity to gather food for the Access 6 Food Pantry. With the fireworks display at the Good Farm, the park­ ing lot at Holy Family Church offers an excellent vantage point for viewing. Last year, almost 200 people to6k advantage of the loca­ tion. The Knights helped with parking and directing been a significant increase in the number of families usingthe pantry, and donations in the summer months do notalways keep up, said organiz­ ers. For those who are "shop­ ping challenged," cash will be accepted and will be used to purchase meats, dairy and produce. Trudy Stawick who coordinates the pantry has indicated many items are needed, but they especially need jam, jelly and preserves. These have good shelf life NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA I County of Kent, Michigan I The Caledonia Township Board of Trustees will hold a public | and are a staple in the food baskets, The Knights encourage Caledonia residents to sup­ port Access 6 Food Pantry during at the Caledonia Fireworks or anytime. Donations may be left at Holy Family or other church­ es. Many in the community will be grateful for the donations. hearing to obtain input for the PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the Township/Village Hall located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, MI. These public hearings will be your opportunity to express your comments and concerns on this matter of Parks and Recreation in the Township of Caledonia. Dated: June 19, 2008 'U •idJ ■’ • 12 I % ■ 4 ” * tt*' zfxzrz X o \ RR Y " •-Ct S 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. ZZ For scholarship and charitable gift information, I j Z A please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com 06660281 r^Vz K June 27,2 i i : 06673739 1 HJi The Caledonia Fourth of July Committee has again prepared a weekend full ot family fun. The celebration will begin Friday evening, June 27, with the Kilt Klassic Kids Fun Run (ages kinder­ garten through fifth grade) at 6:30 p.m. at Duncan Lake Middle School. It will end with fireworks at dusk from the Med-O-Bloom farm on Saturday, June 28. Saturday will be packed with things for the family to do together. Start the morn­ ing with the Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin in the football stadium parking lot and fol­ Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP 111 between 9:45 and 10 a.m. in the back parking lot of Duncan Lake Middle School. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. As the tractors, floats, decorated bikes and fire trucks stream by, give a shout to celebrate a commu­ nity that still finds these sim­ ple things important. More fun activities will await guests at Lakeside Park. From noon to 4 p.m., come down and enjoy great food, games and entertain­ ment. Davenport University has made a donation to the com­ munity for this event, but the village can always use dona­ tions to help cover costs. There are donation jars at Fortune Chef and Monterey Grille restaurants. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent directly to the Village of July Caledonia, 4th Celebration, 250 S. Maple St., Caledonia, MI 49316. Terry Mulvihill, chairman of the Fourth of July Committee, said, "I want to thank Jerry Good for his gen­ erous offer of the use of the Med-O-Bloom farm as the site for the fireworks display. It is the help of so many peo­ ple that makes possible this celebration of our nation and liberty.” Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia, MI 49316 You Can w Be Fourth of July celebration Hip Uf offers fun beginning June 27 low a route through the vil­ lage and finish with a sprint (perhaps a slow jog) down Main Street. The goal is 500 runners this year, so get registered by June 21 (www.kiltklassic. com or pick up a brochure at Caledonia businesses) to get a T-shirt. All race proceeds after expenses go to the Caledonia High School track and cross-country programs. After finishing the race, grab some water and a snack and go back to Main Street to find the perfect spot to view the parade. Anyone who wishes to participate in the parade needs to be lined up 06673735 250 Maple Street Knights holding fireworks food drive people to prime viewing areas on the property. This year the Knights are asking that each person who comes to Holy Family for fireworks, bring at least one can, jar or box of food for the Pantry. They are asking for just one item per person —it can really make an impact — but two items is better. The Access 6 Food Pantry is a community food pantry that Caledonia, serves Middleville, Alto, Lowell and surrounding areas. There has Magic Show ” on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Freeport District Library at 616-765-5181. ART HOP Without the rArVl .. . Hop! 5-9 P.M. • Downtown Hastings, Nil I BEYOND THE COVER HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 104 East State Street 227 East State Street Virginia Alles Pat Johnson - Painting Photography LAURA’S HEAart STUDIO FINGERS AND TOES 118 N. Michigan Ave. 101 1/2 East State Street Studio Artists - Mixed Media David Van Til MILLER REAL ESTATE Painting 149 West State Street GILMORE JEWELERS Doris Allerding 102 East State Street Porcelain Dolls Rose Hendershot NuUNION CREDIT UNION Photography 209 N. Chruch Street Beth Ann Broadhurst - Fabric Art HASTINGS ANTIQUES 142 East State Street QUILTING PASSIONS Melissa Powers & Jill Turner 117 West State Street Fiber Arts Bev Bashore - Jewelry HASTINGS CITY BANK 150 West Court Street STATE GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE Carol Nowling - Sculpture 108 East State Street Richard Jordan - Painting HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP * 133 East State Street THE SHANTY Joseph Shaver 139 West State Street Painting Tracy Drake - Fabric Art 02693769 J_*» I Ha® ungs on the T ThornoppTc Thomapple Arts Council the people who care �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on July 7,2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider an application of Metro PCS Michigan, Inc. for a spe­ cial land use under the terms of Sections 3.41,14.3(g), 16.5 and 16.12 and other zoning ordinance provisions, * 1 T.A.R.P.C. Men’s Softball League Scores - Flexfab 18 vs. Swamp Fox Lounge 8; Champs Bar and Grill 45 vs. The Dog Track 4; Hobart 22 vs. C&H Services 9; Uccellos 19 vs. rightside Church 8. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School scheduled to begin June 22 has been can­ celed due to unforeseen cir­ cumstances. in Anyone interested learning more about regular services at Good Shepherd may contact the church at 269-785-2391. fl Fax: 616.891.0430 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA < Good Shepherd VBS canceled to authorize the co-location of six additional antennas on an existing wireless communications tower on lands commonly described as 5031 - 68th Street and legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 1038.00 feet North 89°56’52” West along the South Section line from the South 1/4 corner; thence North 89°56’52” West along the South Section line 285.22 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; thence North 0r07’17” West along said Riverbank concert features Celtic music The group Archive, featur­ ing Celtic music, will per­ form in the Riverbank music series in Middleville on Friday, June 27. The concerts are held in Stagecoach Park downtown, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If it rains the concert, will be held inside the Middleville United Methodist Church. Parking is available at the church and behind village hall. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 32 SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 26, 2008 @ 6:30 PM TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land with the Special Assessment District NO. 32 and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the CLERK of the Township of Yankee Springs has reported to the Township Board and filed in the West line 624.40 feet; thence South 89°56’52” East 340.01 feet; thence South 00°03’08” West office of the Township Clerk for public examination a SPECIAL 402.27 feet; thence North 89°56’52” West 42.00 feet; thence South 00°03’08” West 222.00 feet ASSESSMENT ROLL (second hearing) prepared by her covering all to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County Michigan. •'J The requested special land use would include certain additional communications equipment to be placed LEGAL NOTICE properties within the Special Assessment District No. 32 benefited by the proposed. 7< RESHAPING OF ROADWAY & APPROACH; DRAINAGE PIPES; AND PAVING OF DEER SIGHT DRIVE; YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP; BARRY COUNTY. on a concrete pad within the existing communications tower compound, in addition to the proposed addition­ al antennas. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the requested special land use. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above-stated address up to the time Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 11, 2008 Contractor is Wyoming Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. in the amount of Publication Notices; postage; and recording secretary fees. Said Dated: June 13,2008 06673737 approved. One board member absent. Also several guests present. Commissioners and fire PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 k TOWNSHIP z MM J CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN *7 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 4, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance amending the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The ordi­ nance amends Section 19.15 of the zoning ordinance, pertaining to nonconforming signs, including noncon- forming billboards. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are the following: 1. Nonconforming Billboards. A nonconforming billboard may not be enlarged or increased in height though it may be repaired or reinstalled following casualty damage under certain circumstances. Normal and usual maintenance may be carried out as to a nonconforming billboard, the landscaping thereof may be replaced, the sign surface area may be reduced and the billboard’s background, letters or other characters may be changed. reports given. Clerk’s minutes from May 14, 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motions passed to renew 2 CDs. Approved payment of bills for $31,785.78. Motion approved to get esti­ mates for window air condition, dehumidifier. Motion approved for deputy clerk to work more hours so hall can be open to public. Motion approved to increase insurance due to remodeling. Motion approved defining a resident vs. nonresident for cemetery purposes. Motion approved to appoint 2 people to Freeport District Library board. Public input. Meeting adjourned at iS'i $59,076.00. To be added and included in the assessment the costs of Clerk called meeting to order at 7:02, appointed Larry Brummel to conduct meeting. Pledge flag. Agenda to of the public hearing. * 8:49 p.m. Submitted by z Carol Ergang, Clerk o § CD g Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. Assessment Roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of aforesaid Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs on file with the Township clerk at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township which •n assessment is in the total estimate amount not more than $59,500. W’ Said District No. 32 shall be set at 5 (five) years with 2.3% penalty interest rate. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all iiisa parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the i total benefit to all parcels of land in said district: 08-16-009-001-00 08-16-135-001-00 08-16-135-012-00 08-16-135-003-00 08-16-135-004-00 08-16-135-002-00 08-16-135-009-00 08-16-135-007-00 08-16-135-005-00 ! .fl»n 08-16-135-011-00 08-16-135-009-20 08-16-135-010-00 I ‘I* .7 L - PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board of Yankee Springs will conduct a Special Meeting at the Township Hall, ivai aIET h! b• 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI on June 26, 2008 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said j’sLKi hearing. Appearance and protest at the hearing held to confirm the i Au® special assessment roll is required in order to appeal the amount of special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. A record owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his • ® -Is or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appear­ ance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assess­ ment roll. aWr ’Warn. Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9091 06673797 2. Special Exception Use. The Planning Commission may approve as a special exception use (1) the changing of a nonconforming billboard to another nonconforming billboard or sign; (2) the removal of a non­ "Hll conforming billboard and its re-erection at another location on the same parcel of land; and (3) the alteration U or revision of a nonconforming billboard. I 250 Maple Street 3. Procedures for Special Exception Use. The Planning Commission would consider an application Caledonia, MI 49316 for the special exception use for a nonconforming billboard at a public meeting, though public hearing is not required. A site plan and other detailed information is to be submitted by the applicant. Any approval of the spe- Caledonia TOWNSHIP * Phone: 616.891.0070 I Fax: 616.891.0430 * cial exception use is to be based on standards set forth in the zoning ordinance. 4. Other Provisions. The approved changing of a nonconforming billboard to another nonconforming billboard may authorize only a resulting billboard that would have less sign surface area or would be of lesser height than the former nonconforming billboard. A relocated nonconforming billboard may have no more than two sign faces, may not be higher than 35 feet, must be of a monopole design and may have no more than 380 square feet per sign face. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission ot the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Ryan Hansen for a Special Use Permit I to construct a 40x60 accessory building. The applicant’s request exceeds the allowable square footage as stat- III.- ed in Caledonia Township Zoning Ordinance Chapter III, General Provisions, Section 3.11 (c)(1), Residential An approved relocated billboard on the same parcel of land must have less sign surface area, be of lesser height and be placed no closer to a street right-of-way than was the case with the former nonconforming bill- Accessory Buildings. Property commonly known at 8686 Whitneyville Court, SE, and is legally described as I follows: board. The alteration of a nonconforming billboard may be approved if the altered billboard would be less dis­ tracting to motor vehicle drivers or would have less adverse effects than the former nonconforming billboard. N 237.0 FT OF S 437.0 FT OF E 1005.0 FT OF N 1/2 SE 1/4 ALSO S 200.0 FT OF E 568.0 FT OF N 1/2 SE 1/4 * SEC 14 T5N R10W 8.07 A. ll r I 5. Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals would not have jurisdiction to vary, modify or reverse All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use per- the special exception use for nonconforming billboard. mit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at 250 Maple Street, SE, up to the time of 6. Effective Date. The amending ordinance shall become effective June 28, 2007. A copy of the amend­ the public hearing. ing ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple Street, Dated: June 20, 2008 Caledonia, Michigan, during Township offices hours. Dated: June 13, 2008 06673707 I PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA I 06673833 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA •l •h �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21,2008/ Page 15 Taste of Middleville is ‘Up in the buggy! -- -- * -~5 » 5’ •* I ft -r ■1 So if J*- 1 * - Nl L • Sir .-•< JF i.- I The Taste of Middleville also included community information. They also had healthy snacks available for riders to take in preparation for the 24 Hour Challenge. L —1 * 3 L. * * - r■ t s* * * - £1 —♦ "X \ ■i The Middleville Rotary Restaurants participating served salads, sandwiches Club is already working on The Scoop served up more than 500 chocolate sundaes during the taste of included Champs, China and more healthy items. Taste of second Also serving long lines of the Kitchen, Faro's Pizza, Middleville. Thomapple Middleville, which will coin­ were Geukes Market who kept the diners by Patricia Johns barbecue hot and sent down Kitchen and Three Brothers cide with the 27th National 24-Hour challenge on Pizza. Sra# Writer to the store for more hot I L w Father's Day Weekend, June event brings the This Friday, June 13, was real­ dogs, and Lovey's which 9■ft ly lucky for the Rotary Club spjd out of its ribs but still Chester Geukes Memorral 20 and 21, 2009. of Middleville, perhaps too had snacks and a frosty drink clock a little closer. Many Rotary Club members volun­ ■ *r 1 lucky. The first Taste of selection. teered during the event and Middleville brought more The Middle Villa's baked - • T than 1,200 people to the potatoes and cookies hit the shared their memories of this Thornapple Kellogg High spot for many diners as did founding member. the sweet cake treat from School cafeteria. *> r Threatening weather that The Marketplace Bakery. u afternoon meant that the Otto's Chicken and Otto's public information booths Turkey Farm shared with •My had to be moved to the high diners some of their special­ w— n — school gymnasium. Several ties. Guests also could learn TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS I *■*n Z 4 .a. what was available for sale of the food vendors sold out BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I ■ of food they brought. Several 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 I in each of the stores. 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 I <r The Scoop's ice cream — including TK Schools, fyi sundaes included strawber­ Geukes Market and Three r ries from S&S Market, and Brothers Pizza — kept mak­ the lines were really long. ing more items to feed the -3^Sandwiches from Subway crowd of hungry diners. 5restaurant in the Shell station Lon LeFanty and Bob Williams worked over the were also popular. The Cracked Pepper was one of the first restaurants The Swamp Fox sold out past two months planning the early. Satisfying the needs of first Taste of Middleville to sell out of food during the Taste of Middleville. those who wanted fresh fruit, event. Joining the local diners Sudan Foster, who organ ­ Thornapple Kellogg Schools “We want to express our were cyclists participating in ized the information area, is appreciation and gratitude to The Yankee Springs Township Board will I this year's National 24-Hour already hearing from local all who participated in the challenge. Riders came from groups who want to bring hold a Special Meeting to conduct a Public ‘Taste of first annual Canada, across New information next year. Hearing on the proposed Township Budget for Middleville,”’ says Lefanty. Zealand, Poland, Switzerland This event was able to says, Williams “The the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 at the Township Hall, and, of course, the USA. raise more than $5,000 restaurants, vendors, fellow RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Complete results of this year's 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI on toward the Chester Geukes Rotarians, TK schools, and event are published in the Memorial Clock in down ­ general public experienced a sports section. THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008 town Middleville. great community event. AS HAVING MORE MONEY. The Taste of Middleville “ 1 am sure Chet is smiling at 7:00 pm Great food, friends, music, filled the cafeteria, with down at Middleville and say ­ There can be risk in having businesses, neighbors, and many eating on the outside The property tax millage rate proposed to be ing things there are, "Up in multiple retirement accounts. facilities all contributed to a picnic tables as well. the buggy!" says Lefanty. levied to support the proposed budget will be a highly successful event.'' Without a single* focus, it 1-M • • 13 •k: -v J Hr 1 •i fl .1 I , •* * * whit ■* »« U3W ®J WM HUI * V. r SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING A !- ■<- ^i2^!C2®sal,Si: HAVING MORE IS NOT THE SAME Jltt1 JU subject of this hearing. can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOf>_ A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office on June 23, 2008 during regular office hours. see if you're moving toward vour V?goals. At the ven• l<*ast, multiple accounts usually 9 . Xi • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • • Professional Color Matching 9 • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • • • Loaner Cars Call ALL IMPORTS WELCOME .Mt -Ilf’ >< • « • t ■ w..; '4 jfl f. 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Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 Fax: 269-795-2388 Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk 06673725 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21,2008 24 Hour Challenge riders totaled fewer miles by Patricia .Johns Staff Writer 9 Al one point on Saturday evening. June 14 the lobby of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School was filled with cyclists anxiously watching the weather chan­ nel for news of oncoming thunderstorms. The western sky was filled with darken­ ing clouds and distant light­ ning flashes could be seen. Some riders decided to lake a dinner break and wait to see what would happen while others went out on the 7.5 mile night loop. Riders came in windblown and said that it really was a struggle to finish the course. By 11 p.m. the stars were shining and the hoots of owls could be heard. For some riders the more clement con­ ditions came a little late as they decided to turn in their numbers. Some riders did continue up until just a few moments before the 8 a.m. deadline on Sunday. June 15. Many remarked on how well the previous 24 hours (except for the strong winds) had been. One highlight of the event this year was that Skip and Diane Obermeyer who had organized the event for 25 years were able to participate in it for the first time. In the 26th National 24 Hour Challenge Diane rode 152 miles and was first in her age group. Skip completed more than 200 miles. While riders ate a break­ fast organized by Duane and Lucy Gerrits or Middleville donated by McDonalds of Caledonia, mileage totals were tallied so that this year's awards could be pre­ sented. The Gerrits were surprised to be named this year's volunteers of the year at the beginning of the awards cer­ emony. There were more than 150 volunteers staffing the event this year. Organizers Lew Personaire and Kathy Steve thanked all the riders and the volunteers for making the event a success. Steve said, ‘the support of Thomapple Kellogg school staff helped us make this event a suc­ cess." The Middleville United Methodist Church which cooked a pancake breakfast for riders on Saturday morn­ ing and supplied concessions until 3 a.m. Sunday morning has already signed up for the 2009 National 24 Hour Challenge. The Middleville Rotary Club is already planning on improving the very success­ ful Taste of Middleville for next year’s Friday night din­ ner as well. The top male and female riders repeated as mileage winners this year even though mileage totals were lower. Many riders from the area also participated in the event. Riders who received awards arc listed below. Following that is the complete list of riders who participated in the event with their completed mileage. Miles, Name, City, Stale/Province Overall Winners Overall Female Winner: 348.5. Nancy Guth. Stafford, VA Overall Male Winner: 473.2. Chris Ragsdale. Seattle, WA Females 20-24 213.4, Chelsea Lynch, Ludington, MI 153.4, Bernadette Trudell, Breckenridge, Ml 145.9, Stefanie N Farris, Lombard. IL 130.2, Sarah McMillan, Williamsville, IL z u:: m > $ ‘.I I V £ II ■'f — -i-l . *5 - fit » » The Kalamazoo Pipe Band played from the bridge as the cyclists came by. Grand Rapids, Ml 213.4, Julianne Livingston. Hamilton, ON. Canada 199.6, Lindsay Jones Chicago, IL 160.9, Allison Alonzo, Naperville, IL 122.2, Stephanie M Kerner, Boyne City, MI Females 30-34 267.1, Carla M Murphy, Flushing, MI 222.1, Nikki Corey, York, PA 209.9, Marta M Sullivan, Stafford, VA Females 35-39 328.3, .Anna Middleton, WI 268.3, Michele Rochester, NY 252.1, Alison Downers Grove, IL 235.9 Karin Hartford, MI 183.4 Karen Carmel, IN 145.9 Angela Chicago, IL Females 25-29 Boldon, Dulieu, Murphy, Harting, Mills, J May, 222.1, Janet L Me Gettigan, Muskegon, MI 184.6, Karen M Hannon, Muskegon, MI Females 45-49 ed sbodyshop f 313.3, Caroline Atkins, Mars Hill, NC 304.6, Nancy Heymann, Highland Park, IL 274.6, Annette G Weingate, Dorr. MI 185.9, Lou L Therrien. Livonia, MI 175.9. Margaret A Phillips, Kleinburg, ON, Canada 169.6, Jody A Me Curdy, Guelph, ON, Canada 169.6, Krysta M Whitney, Guelph, ON, Canada 153.4, Caroline McAllister, Frederick, MD 145.9, Margaret Donnelly, Noblesville, IN Females 50-54 Females 40-44 313.3, Jessica Eckhardt, Cambridge, MA 214.6, Carre Zalma, Gregory, MI 213.4, Laura A Skinner, ■ ' f / 274.6. Sarah A Weis, Montague, MA 235.9. Nancy M Henriksson, Middleville, MI 222.1, Nancy A Lange, Wyoming, MI 169.6 Paula F Stuhlmacher, Kitchener, ON, Canada 72.1 Petra M Peterson, Warrenville, IL Females 55-59 348.5, Nancy D Guth, Stafford, VA 282.1, Alice M Erickson, Madison, WI 175.9, Mary Kay Germaine, Oakville, ON, Canada Females 65-69 153.4. Diane M Obermeyer, Grand Rapids, MI 259.6. Jakob Steffey, Stockbridge, MI Craig 252.1. Roe. Commerce Twp, MI 224.9, Klaas J Hoekema, Philadelphia, PA 222.0, Ryan C Cruzen, Wixom, MI 207.1, Shawn Winter, Richmond, VA 205.9, David P Bartnicki Jr, Wyandotte, MI 199.6, John Parr, Chicago, IL 153.4, Benjamin D Meyer, Bay City, MI 35.0, Marc L Pouliot, Farmington Hills, MI 5g, Muskegon, MI 160.9, Steve Rettig, Grand Haven, MI 153.4, Chad W Morton, Grand Rapids, MI 122.2, Brian W Updike, Grand Rapids, MI nt Males 35-39 420.7, Thomas R Trout, Byron Center, MI 413.2, Stephen M Schofer, Red Hill, PA 405.7, Thomas J Scott, Belmont. MI 389.5, Robert D Hayley, Taylor, MI 367.0, Eric S Johnson. Worthington, OH 354.8, James M Trout, East Grand Rapids, MI 307.0. Jeffrey Ryan, Indianapolis, IN 282.1, Douglas Wickert, Beaver Creek, OH 280.9, Tian C Baker, Sparta, MI 274.6, Mark S Alexander, Swartz Creek, MI 267.1, David P Gabriel, Bethlemem, NH 235.9, Jeffrey Magnuson, Washington D.C. 228.4, Jonathon Bachman, Owosso, MI 205.9, David Wesorick, Dexter, MI 199.6, F Samuel Wilkinson, Caledonia. Ml 198.4. Scott M Kramer, Greenville, MI Males 30-34 473.2, Chris Ragsdale, Seattle, WA 428.2, Joel Bierling, Kentwood, MI 416.0, Heath Warner, Elida, OH 405.7, Doug Derdowski. Williamston, MI 352.0, Roger J Bonga, Lowell, MI 328.3, Alexander M Ruch, Ada, MI 259.6, Jonathan Toffilo, Guelph, ON, Canada 244.6, David Almeida, Toronto, ON, Canada 205.9, Andy Boryczka, Middleton, WI 199.6, Michael D Lamay, Farmington Hills, MI 198.4. Joshua Hatton, Grand Rapids, MI 168.0, Gregory Bouwman, i' ja-i nJ Site JTJ J HSf trim ill M A>1 lilh.i 'ii" nil . i( ta I xini, Iff I ii Mr; fi lira HI ! iltalB k . ImI V I IhUDGk 'H See 24 HOUR, next page Females 70 and up 72.1, E Isabelle Sheardown, Cookstown, ON, Canada I Commitment to Quality Males 18-19 169.6, Rhone Eppelheimer, Okemos, MI 122.2, Corey Kuks, Grand Rapids, MI w • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 “ We meet hv accident" 11 •• Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • wmv.edsbody.com I OjuZ F- 4 » i: ■h IS » v* AtKoenes Auto Body, “quality" is more than just a word. We’ve built our reputation on a solemn pledge of superior workmanship and unparalleled service. 3U N h, I I ’1 ’I Keenes Auto Bodij Males 25-29 352.0, Keegan Greene, Indianapolis, IN 289.6, Steve E Kulwicki. Lakeville, IN r r JJ F 1 Males 20-24 205.9, Matthew Meyer, Grand Haven, MI 205.9, Philipp Nietlispach, Eglisau, Switzerland 177.1, Ryan S Bruxvoort, Highland. 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Farmington Hills, MI I I i 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 06660385 949-2640 �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21,2008 Page 17 -Z 24 HOUR, continued from previous page ——* 192.0, Mark Winters, Grand Rapids, MI A Jonathan 169.6, Clayton, Lebanon, OH 145.9, Miroslaw MS Stasiuk, Walker, MI 145.9, Matthew S Miles, Cadillac, MI 1 Males 40-44 mi V ■'*- <» i >s a* s * o ' hCf '■hi; life *1 ft’ Mj m. 1 * Wil G if ■ft ? ft k IL hiI Ba •' 2 Ik M Wta • *V L ir: faMJ JElMIGfe SB# *---- ll teTA ■mi! 7« to to** Ri * klU** 435.7, Brian Me Ewen, East Lansing, MI 382.0, Robert M Schaller, Algonquin, IL 374.5, Jon Batek, Batavia, IL 353.2, Sheldon Shealer, Myersville, MD 343.3, Steve A Otolski, La Porte, IN 335.8, Matthew Amor, La Porte, IN 320.8, Mikael Henriksson, Middleville, MI 304.6, Michael J Zapinski, Macobm, MI 303.5, James F Kubiak, Ludington, MI 289.6, Peter B Worden Jr, Traverse City, MI 284.5, Henrik Olsen, Walkersville, MD 260.8, Michael Burden, Kentwood, MI 260.8, Mark A Harrison, Naperville, IL 260.8, Jon T Muller, Grand Rapids, MI 252.1, Brian A Curtis, Wyoming, MI Proce, James 235.9, Holland, MI 205.9, Gregory A Duiven, Grand Rapids, MI 204.6, David B Ringey, Beverly Hills, MI White, 200.8, Jeff Caledonia, MI 200.8, Philip A Trujillo, Northville, MI 192.1, Joseph Hannon, Muskegon, MI 184.6, David Jordan, Kenosha, WI 169.6, William A Pitney, DeKalb, IL 168.4, Aron T Dietzel, Grand Rapids, MI 168.4, Marc Giuliano, Grand Haven, MI 153.4, Ross L Hull Jr, Grand Rapids, MI Males 45-49 Ide, Larry 443.2, Monmouth, IL 371.0, Todd D Goodman, Seven Hills, OH 352.0, Patrick Donnelly, Noblesville, IN 335.8, Jonathan B Weis, Nelson, NH 328.3, Michael Mills, Carmel, IN 328.3, Jeff Stephens, Worthington, OH 324.8, Dale R Hansen, Swartz Creek, MI 313.3, Scott Titlow, West Liberty, OH 312.1, Bill A Kulwicki, Lakeville, IN 312.1, Otto Weyer Jr, Garden City, MI 312.1, Rainard M Beer, Strongsville, OH 305.8, Ralph Spooner, Holland, MI 305.8, Richard Lawrence, Conneaut, OH Dirk Shelley, 305.8, Highland Park, IL 305.8, David M Flora, Cable, OH 303.5, Joel B Schenk, New Ulm, MN 287.3, Stephen R Higgins, Salt Lake City, UT Burg, 282.1, Martin Hudsonville, MI L Douglas 259.6, Freeland, Portage, MI 252.1, Mark E Williams, Beverly Hills, MI Overton, Eric 243.5, Berea, OH Scott Spence, 237.1, Holland, MI 235.9, James Haveman, Byron Center, MI 222.1, John Schmoyer, Lebanon, PA Steele. Mark 220.9, Clifton Park, NY 214.6, Douglas M Stadel, Mason, MI 205.9, David P Bartnicki Sr, Wyandotte, MI 205.9, Gilles Leblanc, Toronto, ON, Canada 200.8, Mike Wegienka, Canton, MI 190.9, Ralph R Germaine, Oakville, ON, Canada 183.4, Tony Obermeyer, Grand Rapids, MI 169.6, Eric G Stowers, Kalkaska, Ml 153.4, Daniel McAllister, Frederick, MD 153.4, Wayne T Curtis, Nashville, MI 145.9, John J Hopkins, Hastings, MI 96.8, Troy L Miller, Fowler, Ml 72.1, Mark J Spialek, Warrenville, IL 50.2, Troy S Hutchinson, Zeeland, MI Goff, James 35.0, Farmington, MI make the move now LZi • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice^ r ilafffc mu LtjfP.01 WJJtyGil o ic yjdisc. n o calliusi uo I ■rU 'K J li i!!l Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. TO r'lJ ’ MSURANCB Your partner tn protection 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 Males 50-54 * Fuoco, John 413.2, H Lewiston, PA I r<W 412.0, Joel T Sothem, »—■ ■ Laguna Niguel, CA ■ A._ Richard 374.5, Kordenbrock, Cincinnati, OH 358.3, Robert G Core, Bellefontaine, OH 356.0, Marc A Pritchard, Cattaraugus, NY J Wayne 353.2, a Panepinto, Rocherster, NY 335.8, William H Smith, Frederick, MD 322.0, Glenn A Dik, Rockford, MI 313.3, Gary J Michalek, * Northville, MI More than 150 volunteers supported the more than 300 cyclists in this year ’ s w James 312.1, 7 National 24 Hour Challenge. From left are Mary Streb from Caledonia, Susan Hoppenrath, Flushing, MI 309.8, •Gary C Berk, Coralese from Farmington Hills and Theresa Steve from Caledonia. There were fruit stops with oranges, apples and bananas at each rest stop. Ludington, MI 309.8, Tim G Meyer, 122.2, Steve A Grossman, North Canton, OH 322.0, Gary J Trap, Grand Grand Haven, MI 252.1, Don R Stowers, Chicago, IL Rapids, MI 305.8, Michael D Ruch, 96.8, Robert Steinmeier. Grayling, MI 304.9, David Mondiek, Kentwood, MI 122.2, Philip L McKenzie, Long Grove, IL Dublin, OH C George 305.8, 10.0, Keith J McEwen, Niles, MI 275.8, Gene G Ter Horst, Ammerman, Evanston, IL 50.2 Frank D Hutchinson, Cookstown. ON, Canada Byron Center, MI 281.0, John J Guth, Michigan City, IN Males 65-69 Michael J 274.6, Stafford, VA Recumbent 312.1, John G Gallovic, Gormley, Middleville, MI 252.1, John M Franiak, 365.8, Kenneth T Scott, 259.6, Kaz Horie, Tiffin, Kirtland, OH Valparaiso, IN -r 297.1, Russell F Marx, N Muskegon, MI OH 243.5, Hans Dengler, 335.8, Robert C Palmer, 243.4, Dennis E Murphy, Royalton, OH Rochester Hills, MI 267.1, Algie W Murphy, Walled Lake, MI Traverse City, MI 242.3, Richard E Becker, H Michael 205.9. 239.9, David A Hoekema, Gaines, MI Madison, WI 205.9, John Obermeyer, O'Donnell, Hastings, MI West Olive, MI 239.5, Rick E Lehto, 160.9 George Kellum, 229.6, Daniel J Nolan, Grand Rapids, MI Auburn Hills, MI 198.4, Gale A Long, Zionsville, IN Holland, MI 228.4, Laike Misikir, Ann 160.9 David H Towns, 222.1, Paul G Spruit, Casper, WY Arbor, MI William F Belviedre, IL 184.6, Grand Rapids, MI 223.3, Thomas E Scott, Kemper, 160.9 Jim 220.9, Daniel J Updike, Ingraham, Scituate, MA Byron Center, MI 160.9, Clarence Indianapolis, IN Greenville, MI 220.9, Dennis E Jeffers, 145.9 Larry K White, 213.4, Fredrick S Whaley, Doornbos, Caledonia, MI Gaines, MI 145.9, Greg C Rolek, St. Holt, MI Portage, MI 208.3, Martin Rossmann, 145.9 Terry S Figley, 211.1, Mark E Lindgren, Cloud, MN West Lafayette, IN Greenwood, IN Rosa, 207.1, Jim W Males 70 and up 207.1, Marc A Talsma, See 24 HOUR, next page Noblesville, IN 371.0, James W Johnson, Grand Rapids, MI 207.1, Alfred E Christian, 207.1, Angel A Mitevski, Dimondale, Ml Rochester Hills, Ml 207.1, Kenneth N Lehto, 205.9, Scott Falconberry, Royal Oak, MI Whitmoer Lake, Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads 205.9, David V Ladd, C David 199.6, Organic Mix No Farm Chemicals Kalamazoo, MI Westerholm, Lombard, IL Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap 205.9, David B Skogley, Kraai, Rick 153.4, Chicago, IL Holland, MI 193.3, Michael L Mamo, Miller, Blair 145.9, Holland, MI Vermontville, MI 192.1, Dale J Piper, 145.9, David S Meyer, Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Jenison, MI Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr Grand Rapids, MI 184.5, Mark E De Vries, 145.9, James L Fockler, Grandville, MI Kalkaska, MI 183.4, Martin J Nicholls, 145.9, John C Buffington, 02692838 Maple, On, Canada Livonia, MI 145.9, Charles Boumiea, J 145.9, Steven J Wistie, Nashville, MI Yale, MI 145.9, Rick C Bainter, 122.2, Terrance Miles, Nappanee, IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Hastings, MI 122.2, Daniel R Tift, Ada, ,422.2, Peter J Leiss, MI Toronto, ON, Canada 122.2, Joe J Makuch, Ada, 72.1, Michael L Adams. 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We will come pick if up, clean out your bam of old hay - •- ; The Thom apple Kellogg Middle School girls track and field team won its league championship meet May 12. at Caledonia The Trojan girls competed against from teams Caledonia. Wayland and Hastings and won the meet by one point over Caledonia. 190 149 Everyone on the Trojan team worked hard to make great gains throughout the season and come out on top. Highlights from the meet for the TK girls included a sweep of the top three spots in the shot put. with Crystal Smith first. Dclanee Gay sec­ ond. and DJ. Minor third. TK also had four girls place in the 2(M)-metcr hurdles, with Cassie Holwcrda taking first and breaking her own record. Liz Polmantecr tak­ ing second. Erin Leach tak mg fifth, and Mallory Stolickcr taking sixth In the high jump TK also had three girls place, Holwcrda was first, Julia Reigler second, and Kayla Strumbergcr sixth Holwcrda also took a first place in the 100-meter dash. Liz Polmantecr a second in the pole vault, and Erin Elhnger a first in the 70meter dash Casey Lawaon also hadf some great performances for the Trojans. She took second in the two mile run. and she was also a part of fourth place finishes by the 3200metcr relay team along with Kimi Johnson, Tara Johnson. McKenna, and Anisa Shaw and the 1600 meter relay with Kimi Johnson. Tara and McKenna Shelby Tedrow, Chelsea Workman and Amanda VanRhee took fourth and fifth respectively in the 55 meter hurdles. The R00-meter relay team took a second with Amanda Arnett. Ellingen Erin Shelby Tedrow and Alaina Pohl Pohl also took a fifth place in the 200 meter dash and a fourth in the long jump Johnson took a fourth in the KOO meter run and Tedruw took a sixth in the 400 meter run. Demi Scott took a sec­ ond in the 70 meter dash and a fifth in the lOO-mctrr dash Paige Byk took a second place in the long jump and the TK 400 meter relay team took a second with Holley Tnpp. Nicole Schondclmycr. 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ZBA 084ML06 PARCEL NO. 08 16 145-002-00 A request by Andrew Dreishach for a variance of roadside setback for the to purpose of constructing a garage on his properly located at 12315 Oakwood Shore* Dr. Wayland, Ml 49348 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning > I Board of Appeals vidual with disabilities al this public meeting upon 6 days notice Io ii1 Il the Township Clerk. 1 I« AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi­ Rain Location: Middleville United Methodist Church. For information call 795-3385 COHCUTAVMUVU AT Mill FONP COHN# BP 'kij HEARING ON TUESDAY, July g. 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM AT Aug. 22 - Choice Encounter - Classic Rock ° 4 i ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COMMISSION WILL HOU) A PI JBLIC Aug. 8 - Nowhere Band - Beatles Tunes •k 72.1. Daniel K Thome A Julie Pitko. Sauli Samte Mane. Ml Tandem MakTemak 252 1. Jacqueline Campbell. Swanton. OH & Michael Troxell. Toledo. OH 207 |. Jeff A Kleckner. 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RESTAUHANT-" LOUNGE 8980 N, Rodgers Ct, North end tif Caledonia Crossings Mall on M-37 891-7700 Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9P™ • Sat.• ■■ a*— t 1. www.essentialbean.com essential bean@yahoo.com ‘ Vr 'I' _ k CO I 9175 Cherry Valley 616-891-2928 Glazed Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Fried Fish Plate, Burrito Grande, Sizzler Steak, Pot Roast Dinner, Penne Bowl —* No Coupon Necessary. Not to be combined with any other offers! Valid Mon.-Wed. in July. �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 21, 2008 Running and remembering are focus of third Kilt Klassic The third Annual Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, June 28, at 8 a.m. The race is held in con­ junction with the Caledonia July 4th Celebration and kicks off a day of great hometown family fun. The Caledonia running community has been gearing up for the highly anticipated 5K all year. Many people that previously volunteered because “they’re not run­ ners” have caught the run­ ning bug and have been training to take on the course with their family. “I have people stop me all year and tell me they have been training and are going to run. It is such a fun com­ munity event and it is very exciting to see moms and dads running with their kids,” said Lisa Taylor, Race Director. “We are anticipating 500 runners this year.” HERO, continued from page ent programs. •Si "I took advantage of my teaching background," she observed. After three years down­ town, she applied for the opening to manage the library in Caledonia, and while not sure of the exact date, became a Caledonia resident about 15 years ago. Since becoming the man­ ager of the Caledonia branch, she has always looked to the future. The first indication that business might not be as usual was when she had a wall removed and created a separate children’s area. From that time forth, she has been front and center on campaigns to improve the town’s library facilities. She worked on the 1997 plan which called for a 10,000-square-foot facility to be located next to the town hall. That plan failed. In 2004 plans were developed for a 19,000-square-foot facility to be located in the Village Centre of Caledonia. o Morgan Stanley. Second son Chris is married to Bea Caltema, who was the Heiss family exchange student for some years. They have two children, Nora and Hugo. Her daughter, Emily and her three daughters, Anna, Grace, and Cora live in Zeeland, where Emily is an occupational ther­ apist. Needless to say, Heiss has a passport and uses it. She also appreciates the nearness of Zeeland. When asked for her reflec­ tions on the community of Caledonia, she said, "It did not take me long to say ‘wow.' The community is a family. I’ve never felt so taken care of." "It does exist—that small­ town, take-care-of-eachother attitude. People never hesitate to step in and help. It is instilled from generation to generation, and the new­ comers are absorbing it," she concluded. Friday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Duncan Lake Middle School. The Fun Run, spon­ sored by the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, is an opportunity for the younger* kids to run race distances from 100 meters to one mile. The CHS varsity athletes lead the younger kids in a warm-up and then run with the kids to encourage them during the races. For a $10 entry fee, the kids receive a t-shirt, ribbon and most importantly a popsicle. Entry Forms are available at many Caledonia business locations and on the Kilt Klassic Web site. The Kilt Klassic will take time to celebrate Kendra Ross. Ross was a CHS varsity track and field and cross country runner and holds the Kilt Klassic course record for the best overall female time. Her brother.Tim Ross, holds the record for best overall men's time and her mom, Carolyn Ross, holds the record in her age catego­ ry. The Kilt Klassic, together with the Ross Family, estab­ lished a college scholarship fund to celebrate Kendra’s determination, leadership and love for her fellow run­ ners. The scholarship was awarded in May to graduat­ senior ing Stephanie Rossman. Runners and non­ runners have the opportunity to donate to the scholarship fund. Additional information on how to contribute to the scholarship can be found at www.kiltklassic.com. j -.7 • —^-.7 L f» - X* -- ”, « ?• W: ■A f V * ’ 22 -I .< •• » -4 •7-V 13^*^ *•** 1 r U.--- -***:^^ •*” * r*— I I I IW’ r f/ If J '4 A I V' A £ 4 Fishing with arrows Recent torrential rains flooded streams in the Gun Lake area and carp and bass were caught in the out­ flow. Many fisherfolk brought their bows and arrows to the water. LOW INTEREST RATES • GREAT WARRANTIES • GREAT PRICES </> lu The Friends of the Libraiy had purchased four acres and received another six as a gift from the Minnie Roberts Trust and the S and H Land Company for a total of 10 acres. That plan failed when the proposal for 4.25 mills to construct the library was defeated in August 2005. Heiss has never stopped advocating for a new library and encouraged the current library committee to try a new approach, a combination of public and private financ­ ing for a new library. "I've never stopped fundraising," she said. While she building a career as a librarian, she also was the single parent of three children, whom she put through and college describes as super achievers. She is also the grandmother of six. Her oldest son, Willy, is married to Melinda and lives with her and their daughter, Vivian, in Budapest, Hungary, where he is employed by The Kilt Klassic was established in 2006 as a fundraiser for the Caledonia High School (CHS) track and field and cross country programs. All of the funds raised go to purchasing items that will stay with the pro­ grams like indoor shot puts and discus, outdoor shots, warm-ups for cross country, tents, vault pole and other equipment needs that arise during the season. Race fees are $20 for all entries postmarked prior to June 21, and $25 after. The Family Discount is available again this year. Until June 21, the first runner in the family is $20 and up to six additional runners (with the same last name) are $15. The Family Discount is only available with mail-in regis­ tration. Online registration, entry forms and additional infor­ mation is available at: www.kiltklassic.com until June 24. You can also con­ tact Taylor at (616) 8912986 with questions. Race T-shirts are guarenteed for those registered by June 24. Registration can also be done in person Friday June 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday June 28 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School. The cost is $25. 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I �J i I -— » HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST 4 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE f ~~ PAD A < The* 1 I ,* — >fIT 223T1 [O2E31 fsria nulsn q £ 21 Mienfl yuEofl oibu£ t>32oq 91 gni )rfl io agbud rIT udiu lodT jorbZ ►311131 oorloz ihEI )W31D 2 bnB bai/nd aviuo’i VI 3rf) idgin isbiM onnoJl >no orl) A jnul l£3V OUi > im?. 31 iH biM Hu to woT ion F.UG'J IT Inoj .OK£ noli IG1O (r»W >q23i i? >noD noz Ebol iow“ IT ion * Ne I4T Ml NO.7 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 S/N MS — —< Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas j A .okl *i 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 26/June 28, 2008 1 * < School board passes budget with 11 percent fund balance I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The biggest small busi­ ness in Caledonia is the Community Caledonia Schools District, and it is in reasonably decent financial shape. But the uncertainty of energy costs - fuel for buses, natural gas and electricity is a problem. Ron Archer, director of finance, led the Caledonia Board of Education and the audience through the pro­ posed budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year at the public hear­ ing required for the adoption of the budget Tuesday. The budget was adopted unani- mously by the board. Total revenues are project­ ed to be $38,148,173; $22,947,769 comes from the state and assumes a $50 per pupil increase in the state aid grant. Local revenues are $11,975,924; federal aid is $1,047,480, and other rev­ enues are $2,177,000. The estimated fund balance is $4,293,861. giving the dis­ trict a total of $42, 442,034. The fund balance is a very important number in assess­ ing the overall financial health of a school district. It is why Caledonia is in a rela­ tively good position with a fund balance amounting to approximately 11 percent of its revenues. The fund balance, which in a profit-making business would be called net income or profit, is where the man­ agers of a school district go as a last resort when money has to be found to pay the bills. When all the budget juggling has been done reallocation (called of resources in financial jargon) and Peter has been robbed to pay Paul (in plain English), there is the fund balance. The most expensive item in the budget is the basic pro­ gram, $18,373,106, followed by operations at $5,123,096, added needs at S5,090,260, general administration at $3,839,717, and transporta­ tion at $2,451,918. Energy costs are in the operations and transportation budgets. Regarding the contest to name the new elementary school, Jerry Phillips, super­ intendent of the district, announced that Karen Green had won the contest. Her suggestion. Paris Ridge, was the winning entry from over 150 entries. Green's winning answer netted her the $100 prize established for the con­ test. The board unanimously approved Paris Ridge as the name for the new school, located near the comer of 100th Street and East Paris Avenue. He noted that unlike other schools in the district, the new school is set back from the road and sits atop a ridge. He added that a naming con­ test was necessary because the district, as a policy, does not name facilities after peo­ ple in the community. While the school will be surround­ ed by open space for some time, he said that it will eventually be in the middle of a subdivision. Also adopted unanimous­ ly by the board was a recom- mendation increasing slight­ ly the rental fees for the use of school facilities. The athletic program occupied the board's atten­ tion as Phillips presented awards to athletes: Kyle Vander Veen, track and field, who broke his own records in the 100 and 200meter dashes for the second year; Alexa Gehrls. girls' softball, broke her own record for earned-run aver­ age; Joseph Smith, swim­ ming. received two awards: See BOARD, page 2 TK schools retire six Earlier in the spring, long­ by Patricia Johns time custodian Annemarie Staff Writer The years of service con­ Haase retired from TK. Among the highlights of six by tributed the Thornapple Kellogg the retirement dinner was the Schools’ staff members who showing of a Twilight Zone retired at the end of this episode, “The Changing of school year is more than 125 the Guard." which master of ceremonies Mike Hodges years of dedicated service. Barb Benner, Royal explained showed the impact Grewe, Celeste Wolverton of great teaching. The dinner was a time of and Suzanne Gottlick cele­ brated their retirement at a memories and reflection on festive dinner on May 29 at the contributions of the four the Middlevilla Inn. That retirees. Benner had served in night Superintendent Gary Rider announced that Kathy Kermeen was also retiring at See RETIRE, page 2 the end of the school year. The retirement dinner was a time for past and present members of the Thornapple Kellogg Special Education staff to get together to share memories of the good old and new days. Woman dies in Yankee Springs Twp. house fire by Jon Gambee Staff Writer An early morning fire on June 25 took the life of 78year-old Dina Smith, ot Gun Lake. Officials say Smith, who lived alone, was overcome by smoke. Fire investigators from the Michigan State Police are still looking into the cause of the Yankee Springs Township blaze and have not released an official cause. The fire call came into central dispatch at 3:07 a.m. and fire departments from Yankee Springs, k Delton, Orangeville, Dina Smith, 78, of Yankee Springs Township, was killed early Wednesday morn­ Wayland and Hastings ing in the fire that destroyed this Gun Lake home. Smith, who was retired from responded. Smith was retired from Qenera| Motors, was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire remains under invesGeneral Motors, and a per- tigation. son who was at the scene this time, and the fire “ She was devoted to his today described her as a Smith cared for her late remains under investiga ­ care, ” the witness said. husband, who was severely “wonderful person." tion. Funeral arrangements The witness, who would injured in an accident until have not been announced at his death four years ago. not give her name, said * Planning Commission considers aesthetics bv Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Near the end of last week's meeting of the Township Caledonia Commission. Planning Commissioner Ric Parent proposed an amendment to the special land use permits for residential zones. K- His proposal was a result of the protracted discussions with representatives ot the Wayfarer Community Church over changes to a plan previously approved by the commission. See PLAN, page 10 In This Issue • Road Commission moves forward on Finkbeiner/Crane project • Middleville Council approves voting booth purchase • Thornapple Township planners approve contractor yard • High School construction approved • Buggy fun focus is on readers l 1 I �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. June 28. 2008 ’ RETIRE, continued from page 1 many capacities in the district in special education and in the preschool. Grewe. as school psychologist, was praised for his upbeat concern for stu­ dents. In fact, for many in special education, the dinner on May 29 was a time for a reunion and the sharing of memories. Wolverton and Gottlick got a little teary eyed as they remembered their time al TK and the students they cared about Kermeen. a 1966 TK grad­ uate, spent most of her career teaching kindergarten at McFall. Haase was well known for her quiet competence throughout the district. Board approves budget Retiring at the end of the 2007-2008 school year in the Thornapple Kellogg school * district after many years of service were Barb Benner, Royal Grewe, Suzanne Gottlick and Celeste Wolverton. BOARD, continued from page 1 Diver of the Year and an AllAmerican diver; niCA Alex Ten icii Elsh, who broke his own record for (he 100 meter breast stroke and also set a conference record. The OK Conference OK in the coming school year. do not require board | The proposal deals with gen­ approval. I der equity and requires three The board also approved I actions: A yearly report on seven new hires (four teach­ I student athletic participation, ers and three coaches) for the I student activity interest sur­ fall, one transfer of a para­ I vey to be done every three professional from an elemen­ I Proposal J was explained by years, and a review every tary school to special educaI Phillips and approved by the five years of total athletic tion, and a resignation from I board. The proposal is a programs. Ronald Tcakcr as junior var­ ■ requirement for participating Nineteen policy revisions sity baseball coach. Kathy Kermeen in the OK-Gold conference recommended by Neola, Inc. In its final action, the were approved by the board. board approved the purchase 7" W Neola, inc. is a company that of a new ninth-grade text­ 3 specializesi. in tracking book, World History -AS 7 — -*= a changes in state laws and Patterns of Interaction, at an 1 * /j Al 4 policies that districts are estimated cost of $25,000. i ANNUAL required to follow. The evening began with a Phillips cited the example festive air with a reception of the new state requirement honoring retiring board -A that persons elected to a members Robert Lillie and school board must be sworn David Clark, who between in within 10 days after the them amassed a total of 30 X election results arc certified years of service to the dis­ Excludes sale items. Sale ends 8-2-08. z even though their terms may trict. Their presence was par­ QUESTIONS: ASK US... not begin until later in the ticularly important as a stabiHe year. also noted lizing influence when a time 218 E Slate St., Hastings • 945-9673 Caledonia had asked for a of trouble coincided with the B OPEN Monday Thursday 8 am-5 30 pm; change from $10,000 to the presence of new members on B Fnday 8 am-7 pm Saturday 9 am-530 pm £ 08674269 state-authorized limit of the board. Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Stat/on~| $19,600 for purchases that Debra McCarthy, board president, said that Clark, whose recent two-year stint Can ng came about when a resigna­ tion created an opening, "has Dentistry For always been there when we Children & Adults have needed him. I thank him for that. He has been a wonderful mentor to me as a new board member." (McCarthy is in the third year of her first term.) She continued, "Bob Lillie has been invaluable in help­ ing to mentor me. I can't tell • Preventative Care you how much I am going to Cosmetic Dentistry miss them. I appreciated • Tooth Whitening their mentorship since we are a young board." • Implant Restoration Phillips presented awards • Periodontal Treatment to Lillie and Clark. Thank you for your years of dedication to children and New Patients Welcome the district,” he said. “We would love your input." The next meeting of the board will be its annual 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. SE (M-37) organizational meeting July Caledonia 2. At that meeting, the board will elect its officers and set A its meeting schedule for the VISA Cc 1 1 06663823 coming year. I j ■. * 7^- -4 < » 11 1 Yankee Springs Twp. JULY SALE! 15% Off MERCHANDISE Ch ristopher Hier, DDS SD1I2II) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board voted 4-1 to approve the budget for 2008-09 at a spe­ cial meeting June 26. Treasurer John Jerkaitis, without comment, voted against the $1,005,157 budg­ et. It includes $709,406 in revenues. The township has taken funds from its fund balance to pay for improved technology and expansion of the township hall. The hall needs additional office space as well as new computers. The board accepted the Headlee influenced millage as set by the Barry County Commission of 8.957 for general revenue and .4196 for the fire millage. Earlier the board held a public hearing and approved the special assessment for Deer Sight Drive. The 12 homeowners will share the cost of paving the road. Each homeowner owes $4,958.33 and can pay for it over five years at $981.66 per year. Some homeowners may elect to pay the entire amount the first year. Work will begin as soon as possi­ ble. The meeting included a closed session to discuss per­ sonnel matters. No action was taken. Only one resident attended the special meeting. The next regular meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10. ft ft z & 4^ & ft Patriotic celebration set at Middleville church The First Baptist Church of Middleville is presenting its Patriotic Celebration, “Under the Skies" at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 6. This year’s program will honor men and women who have served in the armed forces or are presently serv­ ing the country today. The musical presentations will feature the Kentwood Community Band playing some of the country's best loved patriotic music as well as the church's Adult Worship Choir and the id’s Joyful Noise Choir performing the mini-patriotic musical “For Freedom." The evening's free attrac­ tions include inflatable 8ames for children managed by the Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp Staff, as well as hot dogs, cotton candy, clowns, popcorn, snowcones, slushies, ice cream, a dessert and coffee bar. Elephant ears will be available courtesy of the Bailey Food Wagons for a small fee. “Come show your support for our country and come honor the many men and women who have served in the armed forces,” Music Director David Snyder says. “Freedom is the most cherished of all American principles. Freedom is the dream that launched the birth of our nation and the prayer we all hold for our children's future. Freedom is the hope by which our people live, and the cause for which so many have died," he says. Everyone in (he area is invited to celebrate “One Nation Under God” with music, food, and festivities for the whole family. kss H a* - Os Ip* jn» * JI HASTINGS 4 1 i www.GQTI.com Goodrich DUALITY 269-205*4900 I theaters Rocking lot* • All Digital Bound Froo Drink Refill* • 2lc com refill* BIG SCREENS $4.00 ALL SEATS Kt KtfW except adult evening $6.50 Q No paaaea © Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 6/28 • 7/1 WP®! 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Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 �in The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008/ Page 3 Page Elementary honor rolls announced & Page Elementary School Kurdelski, Kaci Kuster, in Middleville has released Olivia Lamberg, Jordyn its honor roll for the final Lanning, Kelsey LeMay, marking period of the 2007- Michelle Lindemulder, Troy 08 school year. Students on Lockwood, Emily Lowery, Noah Lynn, the honor roll are as follows: Anna Kyle Macomber, Fourth Grade Aubrey Tannah Adgate, Haley Makarewicz, Alverson, Hana Alverson, Manculich, Rachael Marcy, Kean Austin Alward, Kyle Bailey, Madeline Barber, Allisha Marzean, Hanna McCrath, Beggs, Andrew Begley, Michael McNee, Zachery Dennis Bell, Mallory Berg, Meehan, Alyssa Miller, Elizabeth Betcher, Justin Noah B. Miller, Noah J. Minor, Logan Blauvelt, Taylor Bondeson, Miller, Riley Borrink, Bryson Mackena Muller, Nicholas Josley, Jackson Bronkema, Myers, Brooke Newman, brown, Matthew Brown, Max Justin Numerick, Briley Oly, Brummel, Brittany Buehler, Ashley Ostrowski, Jared Christopher Madeline Buehler, Kelsey Peabody, Phillips, Gaetano Piccione, Buller, Piotrowski, Benjamin Carey, Nicholas Colton Comeau, Sierra Cornett, Machayla Poe, Vince Porritt, Miah Dammen, Krista Sabriah Postma, Heather Katharine Price, Dollaway, Marcus Dugan, Price, Destiny Dunkelberger, Josi Nathan Raymond, Katrina Ezinga, Joseph Gaikema, Reed, Megan Replogle, Tiffany Gallimore, Chloe Lauren Ricketts, Ethan Gruesbeck, Jessica Gulch, Robillard, Jeffrey Rogers, Sarah Lauren Hager, Nicole Hair, Braedon Halle, Caryn Sabri, Nicole Sanchez, Hannapel, Katie Hanshaw, Maxwell Scherzer, Josiah Ashley Haveman, Alex Schmid, Jacob Scholma, Summer Seadorf, Nikolas Herrera, Donnaya Hinton, Hunderman, Sinkler, John Siuda, Mark Chase Catherine Mikayla Johanson, Kari Smendik, Johnson, Braxton Kane, Sprague, Anna Stewart, Jason Joshua Swanson, Justin Kelly, Cathrine Kilgore, Makayla King, Sydloski, Elisa Taylor, Mackenzie Kollar, Megan Benjamin Telfor, Lindsay Kraus, Tea Kruisenga, Adam Thomas, Jeremy Thompson, •!• iff 58 <&■ 5 SV jp * * J Ite. • < L A S 'S 3*^ L ‘l| Li, fe> % Jennifer Tuokkola, Jared Vanden Berg, Tyler Vander Heide, Steven Vannette, Logan VanPutten, Hannah Walcott, Samantha Walter. Brandi Weslow, Kayla Westcott, Abigail Wright. Fifth Grade Emily Adams, Mary Albaugh, Graycen Bailey, Sarah Bakker, Emily Beard. Turner Beemer, Bradley Begley, Rachel Belson, Justin Bergstrom, Adam Brew, Andrew Brown, Kyle jownell, Thomas Burger. Taylor Burtch, Emily Chatterson, Joseph Chen, Cole, Madeline Anna Collins, Bethany Converse, ■» Cole Cronkright, Taylor Cross, Katlynn Curtis, Amy Cutlip. Wyatt DeLeeuw, Alexis Derosha. Derosha, Ethan DeVries, Kellan DeWitt, Jager Finholm, Erin Luke Foote, Flikkema, Clayton Francisco, Logan Gahan, Lindsey Garbow, Mark Garrity, Megan Genther, Jacob Gorton, Ryan Gorton, Nathan Graham, Lilian Grusnis, Andrew Guriel, Alixandra Hall, Thomas Hamilton, Jessica Haney, Cody Hayes, Cheyanne Heintzelman, Hunter Herich, Kylee Hershberger, Jade Hilton, Heidi Hodges, Emilee Hoehn, Nicolas Holwerda, Nicholas Iveson, McKenna Judkins, C.J. Kai•im s, Kyle Kane, Quynn Kars, Emily Khodl, •n Noah Kim, Kyle Kniffen, Aaron Knoblauch, Joseph Lambert, Conor Leach, Donald Lenard. Mason Lettinga. Madeleine Lince, Grant Lofquist. Christian Maring, Daniel McAlary, Riley Samantha Mennell, Wesley Montgomery, Morgan. Dylan Mucha, Jane Noah, Anthony Nye, Dalton Phillips, Scott Polmanteer Jr, Jessica Quick, Benjamin Raab, Isabelle Rapson, Danielle Ray, Hallie Ross, Emmaline Runals, Ethan Scobey, Jenna Shoobridge, Merle Simmons III, Jesse Smith, Rachel Smith, Raquel Soyka, Alexander Sparks, Jillian Sterman, James Struble, Elisabeth Swart, Connor Tedrow, Savannah Temple. Travis Thomas, Troy Trippett, Makayla Tussey, Austin Unseld, Zachary Vachon, Amber VanMeter, Madeline VerHey, Taylor Ward, Kimberly Webster, Jakob Werner, Marlee Willshire, Breaunna Wolcott. Daniel Yates. Thornapple Township planners approve contractor yard by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The downturn in the econ­ omy is impacting Dan Valley Excavating, owner Dave Dykstra told members of the Township Thornapple Commission Planning Monday, June 23. Dykstra explained that he had more than 100 employ­ ees and now has about 40. There are fewer jobs, and he now needs storage for equip­ ment used in construction projects. He owns 61 acres on Adams Road in the township which is now a gravel and sand mining operation. He received special use permis­ sion to use three acres as a construction yard. hi He will construct a pole bam for inside storage of pipes, pipe fittings, and other equipment. It will be fenced for security as well. “Contractors are being hit by thieves from construction sites,” Dykstra told the com­ mission. Future plans for the entire site are for Dykstra to build his retirement home and turn the acreage into a farm for his grandchildren. In other business, the commission will be review­ ing the new sign ordinance and planner Geoff Moffat suggested that the planning commission consider plan­ ning a joint meeting with the members of the township board to discuss off premise signs, directional signs and billboards. Moffat also mentioned the possibility of working with in. the Barry County Road Commission on a sign pro­ gram similar to the state pro­ gram on tourist direction signs. The commission will also review a new set of by laws including new rules govern­ ing conflict of interest. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission is at 7 p.m. July 28 at the township hall. Middleville Council approves voting booth purchase 111 3W ! is R I \ £ • ^irnniSrm ■ OK INI > ■ IMSBE | ■II voting booth. This booth has four secure stations and is handicapped accessible. The township will be purchasing these booths as well. It was decid­ ed that the new style booth would help with space con­ by Patricia Johns i. Sfa# Writer Township Thornapple Clerk Susan Vlietstra attend­ ed the Village of Middleville Council meeting June 24 to discuss the possibility of the •It village purchasing a new cerns when the village hall is used as the voting precinct. This new booth will be used in the Aug. 5 elections and the village elections in the fall. In other business, the vil­ lage appointed Jim Oliver to serve as the village's repre­ sentative on the new Local Future Committee. He will report back to council on hi issues discussed at those meetings. Other council members may also attend the meetings. The council also heard an update of Main Street con­ struction. The brick pavers have been selected. Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES >W H ftt |l No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. i Salon changes hands July Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com I I t*** EE iiifl?- - ytVP1 I• 11 * »• 0«* ,d 9'jn^0 & make the move now (8^ * Shear Attitudes. “Changing the name was a hard decision because the Desert Sun name has been in the community for more than 10 years, but I decided a name change would e a great way to help build the salon side of the business,” Foster said. On July 1, Linda Foster will purchase Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon from Sheila DeGroot and will change the name to Shear Attitudes Hair & Tanning. Foster has worked at Desert Sun for the past four months and is excited to see what the future holds for fa She assures clients that the same great service will con­ tinue to be offered and all gift certificates and tanning packages are being honored. DeGroot will continue to work part-time doing what she loves - cutting, coloring and styling hair. She says, “not having the responsibili­ ty of running the salon will allow me to give my cus­ tomers the time and service they deserve.” In addition to DeGroot, Shear Attitudes will have three other stylists offering The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8. cutting, styling, perms, col­ ors, foils, updos, waxing, ear piercing, manicures and pedicures. Anyone interested in mak­ ing an appointment can call the salon at 269-795-4258. It is located in the Marketplace Plaza next to First Rehab in Middleville. Extended hours will be offered in the month of August. Foster is planning a grand opening. Foster says, visit our Web site at sheerattitudessalon.com. 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M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT ♦ �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville June 28, 2008 LOG MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life CHURCH ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A firing Church - Serving a Living Lord Rev Richard J. Millet Rev David Kiompien 698-6850 wwwduttonurc.org David M. Snyder. Minister of Musk Sunday School........................................................................... 9:45am. Word of Life Clubs........................................... Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.bnghtside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemkc Church: (269) 795-2391 Web lite. hnp://goodshephcrdJcnu.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 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 Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding QUN LAKI COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 al 100th Sl CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00.9:30* 11OO 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto I Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship .............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 868-0391 • www.lakesidccommunity.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Leighton Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township A Place of Refuge Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Nursery available the entire morning, including a preschool storytime. .June 29 - 10:00 a.m. - Matthew 10:40-42 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday Morning Worship............................ 9:30 a m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 11.00 n a.m. www.leightonchurch.org CherryVklley rid Connection Time 10:00-10.30 am Sunday MominQ Celebration 10.30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am hru^oii tovwe b uiekffm NuWv 3ft 9185 (henv Valiev. Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pntor Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D.I Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Assembly of God Loving God. Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor a 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 i* lprJll Contemporary’ Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church illll Sunday Services 1 Make 8 30am • Traditional Sunday II Cl am - Contemporary the best and Sunday School 9 45am Bible Studies >*■ fa" Nursery available day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann during sctmcci Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... ............. 9:45 a.m. ...........11:00 a.m. .... ...... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke 0 i*" (fl®* vk h SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH *newlife Join us Sundays at 10 am 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 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. 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone (616) 868-6437 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... «l •< 4:00 pm 9:30 am WAYFARER community I.’u tWKi Church PARMELEE |L Whitneyville UNITED METHODIST ■ Fello wship Church CHURCH B 4935 Whitneyville Ave. 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 Located between 52' J and 48' St Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www. WhitneyvilleFellowship org Whitneyville Bible church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America •• Sunday School ...................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............................................. 10:30am. Sunday Evening Service ......................................... 6.00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)............... 5:45 p.m. Wed Awana & Youth Group...................... 6:30 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer ............................................. 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashkx. Assoc. Pastor »• ______ ______ Website: whitneyvillebible com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People ” Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. f—f W kiitaiis 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: hivh’.wayfarercc.org ...A Place For YOU! Living Hope www.cornerchurch .org St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Peace Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) & .r r http://netminstnes org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 Website. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616)891-8028 .1? 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD Metljobigt Ourdj CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891 -9259 I. church 6:00 P.M Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-932' 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" ^cornerstone Wednesday Senia:; Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................................. 6:45p.m. • - Contemporary, Practical, Casual Navigating Parenthood 9:IS A M Morning Prayer • 11 00 A M. Holy Communion Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday Evening Service..........................................................6:00p.m. brighTside Church www.cherryvalleychurch.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Sunday Morning Worship Service....................... 11:00 a.m. I kith to a nt vir*n i Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9 30 a.m 11:00 a.m Douglas G. Beason, Vtsiunon < middlevilieCTC.org Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine. Am. Pastor/Youth J Rev Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 111 Church Street Evening Praise........................................................ 600p.m. < i MWKfane• v* -A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 10:50 a m 616-698-8104 7240 6H(h Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles eart of M-37 Pastor Dr Brian P. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fcikjwship Time .........................................1035 a.m All wolks, One faith — Morning: 9:30 am Evening 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6 00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — FIRST BAPTIST 9;30a.m Sunday Scfxxjl................................... \s Tru^ Thy DIRECTORY Mining Worship..................................... (Dutton TinitecC Jlej-ormecf Church A Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. < Morning Worship............................................. 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 ■ ■ rit Mtaihl •Wpi •t •Wil ’Mui. '■Mi. »< �% •II. The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008/ Page 5 '■ Caledonia High School teacher selected for agricultural educator award I 1 I lb i s? L'V John Schut, agricultural educator from Caledonia, has been selected as the 2008 state winner of the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Ed “Outstanding Ag Teacher award winners are agricultural educators who are at the pinnacle of their careers, conducting the high­ est quality agricultural edu­ cation programs. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, and pro- I V A, I >' %1 A 5 ill fessional activities. Award winners are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education,” according to a press release. Schut will compete against the Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher award winners from surrounding states for the opportunity to be named the 2008 NAAE Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher for Region IV. winners Regional will receive personal use of a Toyota Tundra pickup truck for two years, a cash award, and an expense paid trip to attend the 2008 NAAE con- ference in Charlotte, N.C. The NAAE Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher Award pro­ gram is sponsored by Toyota, as a special project National of the FFA Foundation. NAAE is the professional association for agricultural educators. The mission of NAAE is “professionals pro­ viding agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service." The NAAE office is located on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, KY. Lakeland Boatworks to open iiircii Mi showroom retail store in N.Y. ational watercraft, Lakeland will be offering marine accessories and gifts, fowl weather gear, marine engines from three OEM partners, Nissan Marine, Volvo Penta and Yanmar, and marine electronics. Restoration and repair services through Lakeland’s manufacturing facility in Middleville can be marketed through the com­ pany showroom as well. “We chose Syracuse as the site for our flagship store, due to it’s proximity to the Finger Lakes regions of New York, the boating culture that exists there and the huge investment in re-develop­ ment .in their downtown business district," said Joe Rahn .Lakeland's president. . 44*In this age of relationship marketing, the Lakeland Syracuse showroom and retail store allows us to know all of our customers by name, fey having direct over­ sight of the manufacturing, distribution and sales func­ BOY, Peyton William tions of our business, we can Edick, born at Hayes Green assure that the customer has Beach in Charlotte on June direct access to knowledge­ 1, 2008 at 12:13 p.m to able staff and that they are Jason and Coreen (Barber) getting the best service and Edick of Vermontville. value possible,” he said. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and Lakeland Boatworks, con­ 21 inches long. Proud grand­ tracted with Horst Group parents are Bill and Lois International, retail designers Barber of Middleville and and strategic brand imaging Joe and Stacey Edick of consultants from Long Charlotte. Island, to make the Syracuse Lakeland Boatworks, Inc., a of Middleville, a marine Jit manufacturer of wood/comIkr. “ k posite recreational watercraft MJ 11 of its own design, has negoti­ ated a lease for 499 S. Warren St. in Syracuse, N.Y. The site will be developed by Lakeland to be its first showroom/retail store out­ side of Michigan. Consisting of approximately 5,000 square feet, Lakeland’s new showroom will serve as the IP* Hi :ia • ;anchor tenant for the nine•WoSlJ story commercial building M’S across the street from the Syracuse Hotel and Towers I rig development, the Galleria Complex, and is a short walk ira> from the popular shops at Amory Square. II! ■■ In addition to displaying the company designed recre- Mfc Cciumn (hi Wijtiftlta C llr lu II- afflatus •» testie I fsrfajBli r i (WwasffiO r |||| io® L i 1 J I 5U ’-N’t NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED •* y R Juid1 J I t xfl COUNTY COMMISSIONER | A i • fi - I = :K . VOTE AUGUST 5TH CRAIG STOLSONBURG YANKEE SPRINGS & ORANGEVILLE m2’ CD CM ’T CM <0 s Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 o*1 1^ I BRIGHT Craig Stolsonburg. CRS. GRI. Assoc. Broker .....838-3349 Deb Erway...................... .....795-2337 Man' Reurink ................... 9 1 • REALTORS’* MLS J .....623-8357 www.BrightSkyRealtors.com 6 9 I rouAi MXMQ OPPOHTURITV facility “a boating experi­ ence." According to Rahn. “We expected Doug Horst’s group would exceed our expectations, based on their documented experience with major retailers and based on the preliminary design con­ cepts, we are more than excited." Construction is scheduled to begin the first of October, with the store opening planned for March 1, 2009. Kudos are due the City of Syracuse and its Economic Development Director David Michel and Senior Economic Development Specialist Jack Estabrook, who worked with Lakeland Boatworks, Inc. administration staff for eight months to identify a site and work through the development process to date, Rahn said. J While Lakeland Boatworks, Inc. will keep its manufacturing facilities in Middleville, the company plans to open two additional retail showrooms in the next three years. Communities in Virginia and Florida are like­ ly targets for the new Lakeland retailing centers. SOCIAL NEWS I 5 i ■ Reading group sponsors food program Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church reading group are taking what they read to heart. One of the books they read is inspiring them to reach out to the community but supporting emergency food programs through Love Incorporated. Anyone who would like to donate funds or food to the MUMC food pantry can drop it off at the church during office or service hours. Call 7959266 for more information. For emergency assistance contact Love, Inc. at 269-948-9555.Pictured in the photo above are Marianne Quinlan, Sue Reyff, Marcia Wheeler, Beth Baurer, Joanne Boysen, Carol Boggs, Ruth Geukes, Diane Hoskins, Luana Tolan, Laurel rock, Larraine Otto and Cheryl Cravero are working to met needs for sugar, flour, personal care products, paper product and other needs. Cash will be used for vouch­ ers purchase dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables. Families A local family that is cop­ are under greater stress now that school is out. ing with a loved one's Lou i Gehrig’s Disease is holding a ' t Mexican Breakfast benefit on I I Sunday, July 6 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sticks and arlser Salon Stones, 12325 Marsh Road, ML.561 asonville. .... aledonia Farms i ...... at Gun Lake across from Specializing in Men 's & Boys’ Haircuts [jj appr4tlrof*July Open Mon.-Fri. 9am ■ 9pni • Sal. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday Gillett’s Bait and Tackle. The breakfast will feature $goo HAIR CUT specialties like breakfast bur­ | FREE Haircut ■ after 12 paid visits j ritos and other homemade n Mexican food. The cost is a l for 1st visit I i w/coupon free will donation. i I i I Tbihou for_ di o osi n ^ l h t_ C m C ul JK ■ The breakfast will include j L s sausage and biscuits with a <e-fl e> Mexican flair. Mexican Breakfast planed to assist family ■ m .ir I I ----- joKnife L S9°° ; $200 off ’T <r 'U'He-Eket I i * < * j The ONLY Candidate with Hands-on Experience DEBBIE SMITH Your Barry County Clerk YOUR COUNTY CLERK for 9 years Elected twice as YOUR COUNLY CLERK 27 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Supported by entire staff for re-election in 2008 • • • • David Stauffer will turn 90 David Stauffer, a life time Caledonia resident will turn 90 on June 30. In 1939 he married Mildred Cisler of Middleville and together they had three children. Janet (Simpson), Larry Stauffer, and Tom Stauffer. They also have nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. David worked as a rural mail carrier for 32 years and retired in 1983. He and Mildred are long time members of the Caledonia Methodist Church. Today Mildred and David live in retirement at American Home, A3. 5960 Eastern Ave., Kentwood. MI A Saving Taxpayers approximately $50,000 per year by designing and programming ballots and voting equipment rather than paying a vendor — — It is my belief, from my past 8 years as I lope Township Clerk. that Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barry County Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualify cation and ability to handle the individual needs of 16 I Townships along with her other County Clerk duties. Linda Eddy-Hough wo has always w Debbie has Debbie Smith has the experience, rked bard to officials eas- | knowledge, and the dedication to keep the Barry County Clerk's office , aid the ability the ballots gramming modem results to Thornapple one of the best in West Michigan. Vlietstni Susim Township Clerk Loma Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk Debbie Smith has attitude that a Pos'tive can-do -d ZZ supports local clerks -cour.1R es as they perfonn the election duties. Her - experience, knowledge and attention to detail are unequaled. Chery/ gg Allen i Tm^ or /our Best Selection at the kw _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _STH _ _ _ _ _ ELECTION _ _ _ _..... AUGUST Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, 7401 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland, Ml 48897 06674034 ■/ A J �t Page 6/The Sun and News Middleville, June 28 2008 Sportsman’s Club introduces Youth/Novice Program Area bow hunters can hone their skills this summer by participating in the 3-D archery league at Caledonia Sportsman’s Club. There are openings for up to eight novice shooters who do not have their own uipment and would like to give archery a try. These can be youth or women, but since the loaner equipment is lim- ited preference will be given to youth. The Sportsman's Club has a certified archery instructor to lead the pro­ gram. The club is open to the grandchildren, Andrea (Greg) Anderson and Kevin (Gina) Janeczek; two great grandchildren, Andrew Janeczek and Hunter Anderson. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Gaines United Brethren Church, Caledonia. Rev. Kelley Bumside and Rev. John R. Smith officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons. Arrangements made by eeler Funeral Home. Home, Middleville. I Robert G. Brown MIDDLEVILLE - Robert G. Brown, age 80, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, June 21, 2008 at home. He is survived by his car­ ing, loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn P. Brown; two daughters, Cynthia K. Brown Denver, of Denver. Colorado, Patricia Ann (Charles) Reid of Denver, Colorado; two Christine Francis Huttenga SAND LAKE - Christine Chris” Francis Huttenga passed away Thursday, June 19. 2008 at Metropolitan Hospital in Wyoming after succumbing to pneumonia. She was born to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Kaechele) Huttenga on February 1, 1959 in Grand Haven. She attended Wesley School in Muskegon, and graduated from Kent Occupational High School in Grand Rapids. Chris's family was most important to her. Whenever she came back to Middleville, the first thing she would do would be to sit down and look through her huge personal photo album. She would stop and identify each and every family mem­ ber. Her favorite summer activ­ ities were going to various summer camps and the Scottsville Clown Band. Her favorite summer camp was Albright United Methodist Camp in Reed City. She had gone to that camp for many years. Eventually she collected more annual T-shirts than actual days spent at camp, so she would wear two shirts at a time. Chris’s other summer highlight was going to the Grand Haven Coast Guard Parade to see and hear the Scottsville Clown Band. At her last attended parade, one of the clown members actu­ ally sat down and talked with her for a few minutes. Chris talked about that wonderful event for months. Chris’s preferred inside K.A, Mueller Accounting Professional. Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 06673450 activities included hooking beautiful rugs, singing to her favorite country-western songs, and coloring pictures for her family. Chris is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Huttenga of Middleville; three sisters. Cheryl A. Huttenga of Norton Shores, Marcia (Ken) Holst of Middleville and Jane (Brian) Foy Muscatine, IA. Her nephews include Andrew Logg (fiance Sarah Cooper), Kevin (Courtni) Holst, Josh Foy, and Kyle Holst. Niece Kristin Foy. Special caregivers Arnold and Donna Sissell. Chris was preceded in death by her father; niece, Alecia Holst and maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Rev. James Hodge officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia Hi Methodist Church or Hope Network Foundation, P.O. Box 890, Grand Rapids, MI 49518. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. RAND RE-OPENIN FABULOUS PFINDS SALE SHOP ■CbH*e Aefp u$ celebt&te out uewty teuiodeteb (tote ^July 1 99 11AM to 6PM FREE FLAG KIT WITH $15 PURCHASE I IN-STORE SPECIALS ENTER OUR DOOR PRIZE DRAWING TO BE HELD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THURSDAY, JULY 3RD @ 3PM_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ During Construction feel free to use our Back Door 121 E. Main St., Middleville___— complete the first three scor­ ing rounds to eliminate prob­ lems for those w ith vacation plans. Youngsters, traditionalists and compound bow shooters will compete in their own flights. A cook-out in late September (tentatively set for Sept. 18) will close out the league. The club has a challenging 30 target 3-D course which is open to the public. It is laid out in two 15 target segments so archers can enjoy all 30 or just one-half if they prefer to spend less time. public for shooting; mem­ bership is required for league activity, so the Club will be offering a three-month trial membership to enable new­ comers to participate. Archers are invited to shoot anytime the club is open, or or on Tuesday evenings which is a special archery only night. The 3-D animal targets emulate all types of hunting situations from tree stand shots to long range western style hunts. A ten week league will begin July 8 at 5:30 p.m., but archers need not start then as they have until July 27 to Z The Caledonia Sportsman's Club is located one mile south of 100th Street, at 10721 Coldwater Avenue, Alto. MI 49302. about 6 miles east of Caledonia and 3 miles west of Freeport. Interested hunters wishing to test and improve their skills may visit the Club at that location _J or its website: WWW.CSC.US.COM. Email can be sent to archery@csc.us.com or phone (616) 698-2051 for further information about the 3-D league. .’*..4 V. Vacation Bible School set in Orangeville Church’s annual Vacation a Bible School has Uncle Al Torres as leader. The Bible School will run from 9:30 a.m. through noon each day. There will be prizes, games. exciting lessons taught by Uncle Al and more. Fritz says, “You will not The Orangeville Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School will be July 7-11. This special week is for children four years old through sixth grade. Youth director Mike Fritz invites any student in middle school to attend as well. Orangeville Baptist a want to miss it. We have rides available if you will call us at 269-6 64-4377 and ask for Pastor Mike.” The church is located at 6921 Marsh Rd., about five minutes south of Gun Lake on Marsh Road. The Orangeville Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School will be July 7-11. Robert McDiarmid II MIDDLEVILLE - Robert “Bob” McDiarmid, age 84, of Middleville, passedI away Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He was preceded in death y his _ wife, ______ _ by Myrt and daughter, Linda Marshall. He is survived by his chil­ dren, Margie and Berwin Vruggink, Nancy Voogd, Jim and Renee McDiarmid; Steven and Linda McDiarmid; son-in-law, Steve Marshall; 16 grand­ children; 18 great grandchil­ dren; brother and sisters-inlaw. Robert served in World War II and was a member of the Barry County Gas and Steam Association. Funeral services for Robert will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main Street, Caledonia, with Pastor Kyle Brown officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. 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Tinting . .<*•*'*2.511 Eye-Lash Extensions^M*$2.50 I I I •s FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL ( ALE: 269-795-HAIR (4247) 620 S. BROADU \Y iM-37 \CC ROSS FROM SPFFDW i MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 r * �The Sun and News. K*dc»ev*e. June 28. 2006.' Page 7 NS A V. & s <■ iX S J < k <J *1 J I ’ SS2 £ is NN '■ XiNi11 ■ High School construction approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved con­ tracts for more than $16 mil­ lion in renovation construc­ tion at the high school. f rank Bartoszek. director of pre construction services from Owen Ames Kimball, described some of the cost savings measures that were taken to come under budget. This year many costs, like steel, rose more than expect­ ed. Cost savings was done without impacting either the square footage or curricu­ lum. Some cost saving was done by eliminating some of the aesthetics of the design. Gary Superintendent Rider stressed, as well, that this time, there will be very few change orders during the two years of construction. None of the energy sav­ ings design was eliminated in the quest to save costs. Work on demolition at the high school is expected to start July 2.1 after work is done inside the building. The project is expected to take I 2- B I * •• > I I ’ ’ll Meli's toiZ 'If 1 ■ 1J XT’ TZ V V* s High School offices have been moved Due to construction the Thomapple Kell to the Athletic Lobby. Some offices are inside the concession stand. A temporary con■ cession stand will be between the two gyms during volleyball and basketball seasons 5 »*i C **J k N % Fritz w ■ % two years. Before the demolition of the high school auditorium, the district hopes to establish a way residents can purchase auditorium seats The board also had an opportunity to review the pace of construction at both McFall and Lee elementary schools. Some unexpected problems have had to be cor­ rected at McFall, like replac­ ing of rusted water lines, but costs arc covered bv the con- The mural from the former front entrance of the high school has been moved to the athletic lobby. L * * I U J jL T 1 each grade level from first through fifth beginning with the new school year. This is an attempt to see how to con­ tinue the math excellence already at the elementary level and how it can be trans­ ferred to higher grades. The next meeting is at 7:30 p m. July 7 in room 1616 at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. It will be preceded by a cere­ monial ground breaking at the high school at 7 p.m. tmgency budget. The board also approved contracts with non-union personnel, including the administrators at the same percent as that earned by members by the Thomapple Education Kellogg the and Association Kellogg Thomapple Support Educational Personnel. The district will also have pilot program for math instruction in two classes at II today. 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"We were thinking about how we were going to gener­ ate excitement for the new downtown, and I had a thought," Muller said. "I told everyone, 'now don't laugh me out of the room, but what would you think if you saw a hundred horses lined up r- 4’ - - 1 I < 4] If n : «• : r. - >; » r ■ p - <F w r<^; Wr ‘■jf E - r** . • .4 V— - 5* .I € * *> X ■A/-’ ZF - 4Sr •V Hff’j - X r W-s X ■ A A? f :iz~ ^s?.a C ** e. W . w A ? J? •f w> - ' » ■ s J? 41 *4 * c •* ■ < a •ar- 4L a- * 4 A- u?'* XT •• * w • ***** sr * / , *•X- 4K S’ r. * •*’ Iff » « *■ «s • x- -fir 4» - • ft X -M * X- < . - av 5? ! *- I c » •4 -•-Sr* * * 4 j ?■ .-3 ■ * -« ’I . M- Sr *: t < : X / --•. / •- 2 7 A’ « A’ : - # ‘S «* 7‘ 1 - ■?> t • • Zt * Ssr-’C X .Sr * * • 7*. •6 « • •« •♦ •. ••• » ; -A * A <« -« * ‘ • '^3 «T * *• : A 9? --< s .* Children were among the most enthusiastic samplers during the Taste of Caledonia. across Main Street and we gram the exposure it needs to where kids could get close had a horse show.' Several of get back to a championship enough for contact with baby our anchor stores work with level. ducks and baby calves. "It’s a good showcase for farming groups, a lot of 4-H Thursday night, the mer­ clubs, so that's where the the equestrian team and for chants put on a showing of II the other 4-H clubs in the the G-rated Moondance idea got started. The festival began area," O'Brian said. "Some Alexander in a revival of the Monday with a historic street younger kids are coming and old Caledonia tradition, walk through Main Street up and getting to see what it's Movie Night. Free popcorn, and continued through like. Maybe some of them candy and refreshments were Saturday finishing with the will end up joining the mid­ provided and the of Taste Caledonia. dle school or high school Cavanaughs, a couple who Throughout the week, sever­ equestrian team. We've won met at Movie Night in 1957 al events attracted a sizable a state championship recent­ and married in 1960, were number of businesses and ly (2003), and we're just try­ presented with a cake to other local organizations ing to build the program commemorate their meeting from a hair care company to back up." 51 years ago. the Caledonia High School The Main Street Both Muller and Kane are equestrian team. Merchants, as the informal pleased with the upgrades The theme fit in well with group of proprietors working made to Main Street and a number of the businesses downtown are referred to, think Western Week was a on Main Street, many of aimed at providing a large good opportunity to show­ which work closely with array of activities targeted at case those improvements. local 4-H and farming organ­ a wide group of people. "It's definitely an izations., Caledonia Hair Care Co. improvement," Kane said. "1 Robert Kane, the owner of spent Wednesday afternoon like the way it looks. It's Caledonia Farming Elevator offering hair treatment, and nicer to be around the down­ Co., a store for farming sup­ some patrons with especially town now." plies, felt the event presented long hair offered to donate Muller said, "Everybody a great opportunity to inter­ their hair to Locks of Love, a has been excited to see the act with the community. charitable organization downtown revitalized, just "I really think this is a which makes wigs out of real cleaned up. freshened up. good event," Kane said. "It's hair for cancer patients who What we're trying to do is an opportunity to bring peo­ have lost theirs due to bring attention to our village ple to the downtown village, chemotherapy treatments. and show the neighboring and take part in the village Western Week also pro­ communities, Kentwood, itself." vided plenty of entertain­ Cascade, etc. that you can For some businesses, ment directed towards fami­ come down here and buy Western Week was not only lies in general and children perhaps a bag of feed or a chance to increase their in particular, Such kid- horse manure at a real com­ profile, but also an opportu­ friendly activities included petitive price here in nity to broaden their hori- the aforementioned horse­ Caledonia."H zons- Cynthia Higgons, of back riding and a petting zoo fC I <« * iFj*1 ■ ■ -5* o'- Over 34 years ofexperience AYNA RD' F WATER CONDITIONING apr,.u^ — ------------------------------- • water store! MkYNARDS late fttJljierS •s? 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"We want Caledonia to realize what they have avail­ able to them, with a couple national-award winning pho­ tographers right in town," Higgons said. " It's been interesting (working with the western theme). It's fun working with the hay, and the kids have had a great atti­ tude." Caledonia The High School equestrian team was in attendance Thursday to offer riding tips to the kids. They even were teaching some high-skill trick rides. Assistant coach Meagan O'Brian hopes her team's participation in Western Week will help give the pro- JU?? Buying Scrap Gold for Cash ’Wk to ’ *• A w •• «• * A. • 7 *iS o tn CM .7 ■ £ '* " 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 CD s S I NY} E EWE 4 * w fr i J A \(;A E R S 891-5750 hi the Caledonia D& IV Village Center -- ** ff'. / • Lockouts I I • Tire Service t I • Accident (\ Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road Dependable it damage-free L •x towing! DOBBIN'S DOBBIMS t o r \ol I Is) (269) IJfr V 945-0191 JEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience L 1 J" J I Al fl ifL T I �- f •r I ,1 * I J* * fT) The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008/ •II Page 9 I < V Western Week a success I . 3 ■ J ’ ’1 i by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Downtown Merchants Association has a success on its hands. An idea bruited about in the cold of January became a reality and celebrated the beginning of summer in the Village of Caledonia. •II Nineteen sponsors funded and worked at a long list of events that featured some activity for nearly everyone. As one might expect, a western theme featured hors­ es and their paraphernalia. Horses were there to be admired and ridden. Opening day had a tack sale and the opportunity to see the village blacksmith shop in opera­ tion. The smithy was manned every day by Jamie Quillen and Travis DeWall. DeWall, 15, is the grandson of Liz Finkbeiner, a special­ ist in the history of v <' ■V S' * ‘ * i?j s5 SI s? * > ■ I A Thursday, after a slight glitch about the time the pro­ gram started, saw a large and enthusiastic crowd appreci­ "Moon ate Dance Alexander," a story about a girl and her horse. After all, what is a movie without pop­ corn? Especially when it is free? For those children whose attention span did not embrace the length of a movie, the YMCA was on hand to provide alternative activities. Terry Muller told a story about family movie night, an •II event that Western Week is reviving after a hiatus. Gary and Barbara Cavanaugh, whose team of draft horses participated in the events, met at a family movie night in Caledonia in 1957. They married in 1960 and are celebrating their 48th anniversary. Their team will also pull the Western Week family keepsake had far more intrinsic value as a part of family history. The Farmers' Market fea­ tured homemade jams and pastries and arts and crafts. Also on Tuesday evening a class on deck care - how to treat and fix those lovely but expensive to repair decks was well-attended. The nas­ cent Caledonia Garden Club held a clinic at the Caledonia Farm Elevator Company that featured presentations on how to care for plants. Two shows by the Strong Man and hair makeovers by the Caledonia Hair Company dominated activities on Wednesday. On a stage set up in front of the salon, the staff demonstrated styles for a large and attentive group of women and girls. A gallant team from the fire department led by chief Brian Bennett was badly * S - *4i Bl .• * - - > St - ■■-- * Chefs served up their specialties during Western Week. float in the Independence Day parade. Dave Clark, who recently retired from the Community Caledonia Schools District Board of Education, will escort them. A special attraction in the afternoon was the avaulting demonstration by the Avaulting Connnection, representing the American Riding Association of Schools. Avaulting offers both a competitive and a therapeutic program; rather than using a balance beam to help persons with coordina;^3 STV I tion difficulties, the balanc­ ing is done on the back of a 1 horse. The Caledonia Future £ Farmers of America also operated a petting zoo in the afternoon. & Friday focused on dance. The Caledonia Dance Company presentation was followed by the Get-inLiners who taught line-danc­ ing. The Phoenix Rose band i played for street dancing MMBF kuntil 11 p.m. Muller said that gap He--.the dance was very success­ ^1 ful and well attended. Taste of Caledonia chefs served appropriately attired diners on Saturday, June 21. Despite the somewhat iffy (Photos by Sean Garner) weather on Saturday, the ” 7 '• >: ■ I - * •• b1 7^' ft I ’■•Tk- 1 week concluded successfully with the village trail ride, the horse showcase, and the taste of Caledonia at Lakeside Park. Tickets for food were sold at the entrance to the park along with T-shirts and hats by volunteers Julie Riner and Austin Martin. It would be hard to pick a winner among the restau­ rants and eating places that participated. For a very small outlay, one could eat to one's heart's content. American Legion Post 305 provided a fish fry with shoestring potatoes and homemade coleslaw. Bill Neil, Spud Hauver, Jim Gless, and John Jones ran the IV I •: a: * ’ t . I * j* II’ Caledonia. People could pur­ chase items made to order for them as well as items made beforehand. Two of the most success­ ful events occurred on Tuesday, when the mechani­ cal horse roping event and a roping demonstration took place. Children especially enjoyed the mechanical horse as it roped a mechani­ cal calf. The skills of Sam Lenger were admired and enjoyed as he demonstrated various roping techniques. The antique appraisals at the Barber School ran non­ stop on Tuesday evening with people lined up to have their antiques and col­ lectibles appraised. No doubt some were pleasantly sur­ prised to discover that they had a gem or two; large num­ bers also discovered that a overmatched in a softball game by the Downtown Merchants team. (This paper reserves the right to invoke the mercy rule and declines to print the lopsided score. As Bennett remarked when a spectator chided him about his fielding deficiencies at shortstop, "I'm not a short­ stop.") Jerry Barnaby was the play-by-play announcer and Roger Loring contributed umpiring. The Caledonia Farmers' Elevator Company also offered a soil-testing day and a iisn fish uay day for ioi those uiu&c who wuv ordered fish in advance. 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June 28 2008 PLAN, continued from page 1 The application by the church for an extension of a special land use permit (SUP) became a site plan approval process when the commission realized that the proposal now before them differed significantly from the original, especially with regard to the type of building and the materials to be used, (it should be noted that an application for an SUP is automatically a site plan review.) In a memo to the commis­ sion, township Planner and Manager David Zylstra made two points: The commission has a great deal of discretion in what it allows in SUPs and that the decision of the com­ mission "will affect not only the immediate neighborhood of the project, but will also contribute to community standards for structures and related facilities Township (sic) wide." To meet the objections raised by the commission. Wayfarer Community C hurch, through its pastor, the Rev. Joshua Blunt, in a letter to the commission, agreed to three provisions of the original plan: An earthtoned color palette, an increase in the roof slope, and the use of shingles. Where they differed was in the use of steel siding material. Blunt requested permission to use Morton's exterior steel siding on all 2nd four sides, saying, "The orig­ inal 2005 drawing always implied vertical siding lines, and we do not believe the difference between steel and concrete board will be practi­ cally appreciable from an neighbor or passerby’s van­ tage point. * The commission ultimate­ ly agreed and approved the permit unanimously. Parent was up front. His proposal was a direct result of the Wayfarer Community Church discussions. He felt there was a need to establish a clear standard for building materials in special use per­ mits in residential neighbor­ hoods. In his view, this would save time for the applicant and the commis­ sion. Commission Chairman Archie Warner agreed that he was willing to have the staff take a look at amending the ordinance. Commissioner Duane Gunnink observed that sid­ ing designed for houses does not work well on large build­ ings. "Be careful about limit­ ing a structure to house materials," he added. Warner commented, "The issue is not building materi­ als; it is compatibility." Commissioner Mike Kelly remarked that there could be a better guideline. He cited the requirement (hat accesso­ ry buildings have to look like the house. \aCufe (fa/tc/en . nwn ArrtMTC AND ACCENTS OPEN TUES 11-4 WED-FRI 11-6 • SAT 10-4 • SUN 12-4 NEW! To our Showroom, STATUARY that looks and feels as if it was part of your garden forever! Customers will find a L I Bring in this ad and receive | 1 C E OFF ANY ITEM I I I OVER $30 ONE COUPON PEP VISIT I I J variety of » unique garden products including: statuary, pottery and wrought iron items. 2ndnaturegardenart.com 269.795.2225 0667428? Commissioner Leilani Van Laar pointed out. "It was the substantial change that threw everyone for a loop. I think it will be diffi­ cult." Commissioner Tim Morris, while recognizing that churches vary and are in different areas, agreed that they should be congruent with the neighborhood design. Zylstra said he appreciated Parent’s goal. He observed that there are provisions for churches and that applying the highway . commercial standard to churches could be problematic. Given the discretion the commission has in the ordinance, the dif­ ficulty is that it is hard to say "no" to a church. * James rown, township attorney, referring to the Speeial Land Use ordinance, noted there is a provision for "a standard of general compatibility or at least no incompatibility. He remarked dryly, "Zoning is not supposed to deal with aesthetics." Parent said, I’m hearing negatives: Let it die on the vine. Bujak contributed, "We want good buildings that stand the test of time; we can be proud of." »• He continued, I remember a remark from an archi­ tect, who said, ‘Buildings in Caledonia are medium.'" Warner closed the discus­ sion, reiterating, "I want it clear to the applicant." In other business, the commission took up the major amendments to the Broadview Country Estates Planned Unit Development at 8569 Cherry Valley Avenue. Warner moved to rccommend to the township board that the major amendment to the April 30, 2008 plan be approved contingent upon acceleration-deceleration lanes and a by-pass lane for northbound traffic. The motion was approved unani­ mously. READY TO START NEW Mike Berg, of Dykema Excavating, listed the actions taken by his group. They w ill comply with the request from Fire Chief Brian Bennett for a sprinkler sys­ tem and a lock box. Augmented landscaping and a fence to separate the resi­ dential area from the office building area were accepted. A letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation and a copy of a traffic study were submit­ ted. Finally, two dumpsters, one in the parking area and the other at the end of the drive, would be provided. The principal issue for the commission is traffic flow on Cherry Valley and the diffi­ culty of left hand turns in and out of the proposed project. erg conceded that there were a number of issues on the road. There is no propos­ al to rebuild the road and adding traffic lanes may result in some deficiencies. Walter Bujak, commis­ sioner and township trustee, commented, "The traffic study indicates a sight-dis­ tance problem." erg indicated that could be corrected by grading and trimming vegetation. He noted the traf­ fic study had been done when the proposed tenants were fast-food establish­ ments, which would have more traffic than an office complex. Bujak was clear; he did not want additional traffic problems on M-37. The situ­ ation is also complicated by the possibility that the United Bank of Michigan may apply for a curb cut on M-37 for the remaining sites on its parcel on the east side of M-37. Currently there was no application by the bank to MDOT for a new curb cut, Berg said. Zylstra observed that an email from township Engineer Dan Rose pointed out that the project would add to congestion. A proposed exit through the Spring Valley Estates was not a viable option. MDOT needed to invest in the inter­ section of Cherry Valley and 84th Street. Berg said they had talked about right-in. right-out with a right-turn lane and an acceleration lane for the exit. Warner said he wanted deceleration and acceleration lanes. Working it out was between the applicant and MDOT. Bujak added that going through a subdivision was unacceptable. A solution would have to be found with MDOT. Gunnink asked. "Is there a center turn lane?" 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I’ve always had a great interest in current events and how events in the news affected myself and my community." Gamer said. “I community. have always felt it is very important to be tuned in to what is going on around you. not just within your own local bubble either. A major event half a world away can have a mighty impact.” Gamer, who has aspira­ tions of working for a major national publication like the New York Times or U.S. News and World Report, M has already built himself a strong resume. Before transferring to Oakland last fall. Gamer spent two years at Grand Rapids Community College, where he also worked at the student newspaper. the newspaper, Collegiate. At the ColBegiate, Gamer performed with great distinc­ tion. While serving as sports editor. Gamer contributed to O*5/4»1 hair & tanning ' A Formerly known os Desert Sun Hoir & Tonning Buy One TANNING PACKAGE Get One of Equal or Lesser Value pec 4^ for 1/2 OFF 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com 250 Maple Street Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia. Ml 49316 Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, Kent County. Michigan The Caledonia Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to obtain input for the PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. July 16, 2008 at the Township/Village Hall located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, ML This hearing has been rescheduled from the date stated in a previ­ ously published notice. This public hearing will be your opportunity to express your comments and concerns on this matter of Parks & Recreation in the Township of Caledonia. Dated: June 26. 2008 250 Maple Street Caledonia. MI 49316 even section section of the paper naner every of the while writing nearly every story for the sports section. “I will always look back with great fondness to my time at the Collegiate.” Gamer said. “It is the experi­ ence that made me realize that this is what I want to do with my life. I had the opportunity to do pretty much anything I wanted and that free­ dom really allowed me to grow as a journalist and as a person.” While the quantity of writing was impressive, the quality did not suffer much as a result. The Michigan Press Association honored Gamcr with five awards in their college contest. He won three firsts and a second for his writings and third place for page design. Gamer does not like to speak much about his recognition except to say that he was “extremely flat­ tered.” Also during the winter and spring of last year. Gamer served as the main sports reporter for the Lowell Ledger. There, he covered everything from football to gymnastics. “It was undeniably a ter­ rific experience,” Garner said. “It can be a little intim­ idating being only 20 years old and grilling these coach­ es, but generally you could­ n't find a more helpful group of people. They were the most appreciative of the coverage of all the people I have ever talked to. Garner is prepared to carry on his tradition of strong journalistic work this sum­ mer at the Sun and News. “This is a very classy pub­ lication. and I can’t wait to get started for them,” Gamer said. “In this experience, I know I will learn what it takes to be an effective jour­ nalist who speaks to the III. powerful with the people in mind. I expect a lot out of myself, because I consider my job a big responsibility. I am happy to be working for an organization which also has high standards. 06674147 & CuedoniA TOWNSHIP Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Financial FOCUS Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Financial Independence Day won't just show up As we get close to the 4th of July, you may be thinking of where you'll be going to attend a picnic, watch fire­ works or engage in any of the other activities that accompany the holiday. And while it's always meaningful to commemorate our nation's manX freedoms, you may want to take this opportunity to think about another celebration of liberty -your own "Financial Independ-ence Day.” However, unlike the 4th of July, Financial Independ­ ence Day won't just show up on the calendar - you have to work to make it happen. Here are a few suggestions m f°r doing just that: * Liberate yourself from debt. You don't have to be a free spender to rack up a lot of debt - the cost of living is high, and sometimes you need to use loans and credit. But the more money you owe, the harder it is to achieve financial independ­ ence, so try to reduce, consolidate or eliminate as many debts as possible. You may havc to drive that old car one year longer or postpone that vacation until you can pay for it up front, but these and Middleville man drowns after boat sinks similar moves may pay off down the road. ♦ Emancipate your invest­ ments. To achieve your long­ term financial goals, you need your investments to provide you with the combi­ nation of growth potential and income that's appropri­ ate for your individual needs. To accomplish this, though, these investments need to be "free" from being raided constantly to pay for the costs of everyday life. That's why you should establish an emergency fund containing six to 12 months' worth of living expenses. By keeping this fund in a liquid account, you won't have to tap into your investments the next time you have a major car repair, need a new appliance or face an unexpected med­ ical bill. * Unchain the potential of your retirement accounts. Every time you gel a raise, boost your contributions to your retirement plan at work - i.e., your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). Your money has the potential to grow on a tax­ deferred basis, and you typically contribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in. the lower your annual adjust­ ed gross income will be. But if you're not contributing (he PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 18, 2008 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The amending ordinance amended Section 13.2 of the Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide an additional permitted use in the 1-1 Light Industrial District. The amending ordinance adds subsection (g) to Section 13.2, so as to authorize in the 1-1 District a permitted use for data and information centers. for the purpose of receiving, managing, analyzing and/or processing data or information, whether in elec­ •J. tronic or other form and whether received via telecommunication or other means, together with accesso­ ry offices. The amending ordinance will become effective July 5. 2008. A copy of the amending ordinance may he inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: June 19. 2008 06673971 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA maximum allowed, or at least as much as you can afford, you're putting "shackles" on the ability of these plans to help you attain the retirement lifestyle you've envisioned. * Free your family from threats to your income. Without your income, would your family be able to pay off the mortgage? Or send your children to college? Or meet any of the financial goals you've set? Financial independence will always be • elusive unless you protect your family from the poten­ tial loss of your income - and that's why you need adequate life insurance, especially in the years when your children are young and you're still paying on your house. At the same time, you may need disability to insurance replace your income if you can't work due to illness or injury. Your employer may offer a disability policy, but it might be insufficient to meet your needs, so you may need to add extra coverage. By taking these and other steps, you can go a long way toward turning Financial Independence Day from a goal to a reality - so take action soon. DISCOUNT] UK ».'.!’ <1'11 KIDSWEAR by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Through this exclusive ?ou can °^,a*n The Barry County the biggest discounts in children *s clothing anywhere! 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Electors who wish to vote in the election must be Divers were called, and registered no later than July 07, 2008. they discovered To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the County McDiarmid’s body in Clerk’s office or the Township Clerk’s office.’ approximately 30 feet of water, next to the submerged Thornapple Township Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) boat. Friday 9:00 AM - N •I* n The accident remains under investigation by the Susan J. Vlietstra. Township Clerk 200 East Main Street Barry County Sheriffs Middleville, MI Department. c $ 1 1 .<1 $ w' V ■ OFF 1 F1 -» • NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF J1 •■_>* •' —- • n- i, t Ik jl*l • Iwiii 1 B NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER 06673982 ft □ E o ' I I J ft SI (269) 795-7202 I (14 �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008/ Page 13 Road Commission moves forward on Finkbeiner/Crane project A. . X I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Road Commission Tuesday unanimously approved movings forward with the Finkbeiner and Crane Road project. Before voting, they heard again from several residents of the area in Thomapple Township where the bridge over the Thomapple River will be built. The entire proj­ ect is designed to link Highway 131 on the west with Whitneyville Road on the east. Speaking against the proj­ ect were Cindy Hurwire and Veronica Scofield. Hurwire presented the commission with a letter detailing her concerns. They include a majority of resi­ dents opposed to the project, the negative impact on the natural environment and the fact that Allegan County has not yet approved its portion of the project, which will provide the link from Patterson Road west to 131. "Without that link, you 5 Vi J’ ' S • >.*»> uS ST' !*<b. li ?***( ! j % will be building a bridge to needs to look 25-35 years nowhere," she told the com­ into the future. member Commission missioners. The project would not Dave Dykstra said, "I think reduce congestion, and was that it is important to get the to full of "what ifs" and did large steel trucks off Green not deal with realistic condi­ Lake Road because of the hazard to school buses. I tions, Hurwire said. Scofield stressed the have had tragedies in my impact on wetlands, noise, own family, and I don't want trash and other negative to see a tragedy we can pre­ vent through this project.” aspects of the project. The DEQ is holding a "I think you people should have looked further and public hearing on the portion deeper into this project of the project from Highway before approving it," she M-37 west to Patterson Road at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at said. Scofield also noted the the Thornapple Township storm damage following Emergency Services build­ recent rains and the impact ing. In other business, the road of flooding in the area every •ITO year and that the bridge commission agreed to put would add to homeowner four bridges on the critical list to seek funds for repair. problems not solve them. In the discussion of this The four bridges on the list issue, commission member include one on Charlton Park Frank Fiala noted that the Road over the Thomapple DEQ would like to see the River, a second on Charlton project completed in phases, Park Road over the Little with the first phase being Thomapple River which is from M-37 Highway west to actually a culvert complex, Patterson Road. He also one on North Avenue over reminded those in the audi­ Bascom Creek and one on ence that the commission Barger Road over Mud TO TO Creek. The commission also heard from Joe Lyons and Rob Lee, from Rutland Township, about the repair of a bridge on Bowens Mills Road. The closing of this bridge has meant hardship for residents. In November, the road commission had offered to repair the bridge, sharing the $62,000 cost equally with the township. Repair of the bridge would bring it up to modem standards, including guard rails. Follow ing a discussion of the problem of too many bridges in Barry County, the fact that this is a narrow bridge, and other issues, the road commission decided to leave the proposal in the hands of the Rutland Township Board. There was a discussion about dust control and that the road commission cannot control the weather. Road County Barry Managing Commission Director Brad Lamberg sug­ gested the townships form a DEQ public hearing set on west portion of Finkbeiner/Crane project Ai / l » fr The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's ■i. and Water Land iManagement Division will 250 Maple Street Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia. Ml 49316 Fax: 616.891.0430 Caledonia township 1 PUBLIC NOTICE Ml Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan A meeting of the Election Commission, a sub-committee of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will take place on July 2, 2008 at the Township Hall beginning at 4:00 pm. The Township Hall is located at 250 Maple St. in the Village of Caledonia. iTi^i I The purpose of the meeting is to appoint the election inspectors and to establish the Absentee Voter Counting Board and Certifying Board for the Primary Election to be held on August 5, 2008. Jennifer Christian Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia I 06674076 hold a public hearing regard­ ing the portion of the Finkbeiner and Crane Road project that will extend Finkbeiner Road west from the M-37 Highway to Patterson Road. The public hearing is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July I in the room meeting at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building, 128 High St. in Middleville. Parking should be in designated parking spaces only. Due to Main Street construction there is no parking allowed on High or Railroad streets. Work proposed for this project includes a major upgrade of a portion of the Finkbeiner Road, including an existing two track toward the western end of the proj­ ect. It also includes the installation of culverts and fill of five areas of wetlands, totaling slightly more than one acre. The project also includes the creation of 1.5 acres of wetland mitigation. The application is available for review on the DEQ Web site at www.dcq.state.mi.us.ClWPIS ‘ . 1 Comments can be sent within 10 days ot the hearing date to Land and Water Management Division DEQ. 525 West Allegan St Lansing, Mich. 48909. 44 Public hearings are primarily informational and are held to encourage the expres­ sion of views and the presen­ tation of facts,” according to the public notice issued by the DEQ, The DEQ will, upon writ­ ten request, provide a copy of the department's decision on this application. •< For Hundreds of NEW summer pieces still arriving each day. ^Holiday Hour: t'.l June 30-July3 10-6 Fl -ZS'’’ 11 Z'*1 ; • Purchase :■ Purchase ■ Purchase Pure 1 s 1 VAI ID JUNE 30- JULY 3 ....... .■«» .i VAUD JUNE X-JULY 3 VA1IDJUN ■ Hours: Hours: M-TH M-TH 9:30 9:30 -6:30, -6:30, F F 9:30 9:30 -- 5:30, 5:30, S S 9:30-3:30 9:30 "3:30 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 616-891-2418 Absent: None, President Myers asked that TO the synopsis of the May 27, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the May 27« 2008 meeting were presented. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. President Myers asked that III the minutes of the June 2, 2008 Special Meeting be read by the Village Clerk. Oliver made a motion to accept the minutes and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented agenda. Parker made a motion ♦ Million to accept the agenda and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 08 - 17 2. Supporting Passage and Passage Supporting enforcement of pending state legislation involving the theft of and sale of valuable or scrap metals to scrap metal processors and secondhand dealers. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution 08-17 as written and Lytle supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the •II June 10, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 65,787.48. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None, Absent: Passed. Van Noord. Motion 4. Parker made a motion to have Phoenix Resources, 10313 Morse Lake Ave, Alto Ml 49302 remove the flammable material from 120 W Main St. (Baby Bliss) for a cost not to exceed $5,5 TO which will be assessed to the property owner. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 5. Parker made a motion to accept the bid from Dominique Custom Carpentry, 306 Delano St., Allegan Ml 49010, for a total of $2,500 to frame the fishing platform using material furnished by the Village. Lytle supported the motion. The splice will be an extra cost. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 6. Parker made a motion to pay $4,981.21 to AIS Construction Equipment for repairs to the Village sweeper. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 7. Pullen made a motion to purchase Item No 3000-966 Custom BCI Burke Playscape from All About Play Inc., 2680 Dansbury Ct., Lake Orion, Ml 48360 for $15, 719.99 including freight and Corson sup­ ported the motion. It was left to the Village Manager’s discretion to have a supervisor on site if needed. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. . 8. Oliver made a motion to schedule a public hearing on June 24. 2008 •II at 7 PM for fiscal year 2008 Truth in Taxation using the current rate of 11 mills. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Van Noord. Motion Passed. 9. At 8:32 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06674279 Custom Homes and Plans 616-676-9961 from Plan #2010 2208 s.f. business Priced at... as pictured including all options as shown plus site improvements. brochures T$2O.OO: I $5.00 •:1 $10.00 abb ~ OFF OFF | OFF ■i Any' $50 i Any $100 i Aliy mar i w Any VAUD JUNE 30 • JULY 3 VAUD JUNE 30 • JULY 3 s L ONE COUPON SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 10, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: •II PM by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, and Mr. Oliver. Tardy: Corson (7:02 PM) and Van Noord (8:14 PM) cards and Clothing, Shoes, Handbags and Jewelry. 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More plans at www.michaelnoskoinc.com ? --P CALL TODAY! ■v------- — - - — IfC =-OOR UAYOUT § I CD �*6 Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008 WESTERN, continued from page 9 Company. If one were suffi­ ciently energized after a burger, one could journey to the store and purchase prun­ ing saws on display at the park. Sam’s Joint. supplied its famous pulled pork barbecue sandwich. The Subway sand­ wich shop offered a selection of its sandwiches. Bruce Osterhaven, the Smokehouse, had a sizeable array of smoked fishes for those who wanted to indulge their tastes at a later time. Who could resist the opportunity to top off such a glorious lunch with anything but a piece of the Big Boy’s famous strawberry pie for dessert? Jerry Barnaby, a man whose talents appear to be focused on the ice cream and beverage business, manned the liquid refreshment station and did a brisk business sell­ ing water and fruit drinks. In a later conversation, Muller emphasized that the event was a success because of the cooperative spirit and efforts of the downtown mer­ chants, many of whom really do not have that much oppor­ tunity to interact with each other. Vandervelde support­ ed his view, saying. "It was nice to have a chance to get to know each other better." Muller also wanted to rec­ ognize two special volun­ teers. Tom Apol, Thomas Electric Company, donated his services to set up and keep lighting and sound equipment in good working order the entire week. Joey Symonds, a student from Cornerstone University, spent the week videotaping events for Channel 22, Caledonia’s public access channel, which has run approximately seven hours of film this week. The merchants will meet Aug. 4 to review the event and to begin planning for next year. % 6 w & ',0 • IL If '' & Troopers investigating slashed tires in Yankee Springs Twp. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings are investigating a large-scale malicious destruction of property inci­ dent which occurred during the early morning hours of June 22. The location of the incident is on Patterson Road in Yankee Springs Township. Approximately 70 cars were involved in the incident and damage ranged from one to all four tires of the vehi­ regarding this incident is cles being slashed with a asked to contact the sharp object. Michigan State Police, The investigation is still Hastings Post at 269-948underway as complaints con­ 8283. tinue to come in of more reported damage to vehicle tires. The largest concentration of damage was in a parking lot owned and used by the On June 21, Sheriff’s residents of Shady Acres deputies responded •10 to a prop­ Resort. erty damage accident in Anyone with information Thornapple Township and arrested Daniel Christopher Host, 40, of Middleville. 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Due to construction at the high school the tempo­ rary location for the library is in Room 501, which is also known as the foods room. Even though there are a limited number of books on display in the temporary location, library services are still available, including the summer reading club and inter-library loan. Parking is in the high school south parking lot and patrons should enter the building at the athletic lobby entrance. This year the “Go Buggy for Reading’’ club partici- pants will discover the world of creepy crawly creatures with reading, crafts, pro­ grams and more. Hours Summer are Tuesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Thursday from 12 Noon to 8 p.m. The library will be closed the week of June 30-July 4.. Wacky Wednesday Mornings begin every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. When the library reopens on Tuesday, July 8, the fun continues. On July 9, “Don't bug me! I'm Crafting!” will fill the cafeteria. On July 16, The good, bad, and the Bugly includes buggy facts and fun with Karen Secord, Master Gardener. On July 23, Flutter by for buggy crafts and Wacky Wednesdays end on July 30 with Professor Anson Pantz, from the Kalamazoo Nature Center, presenting “Insects do the strangest things.” At the end of the program, readers can wing into the Library on July 29, 30 and 31 with completed reading logs and receive final prizes. The library is also hosting Movie Matinee Thursdays at 2 p.m. The featured films are July 10, Bee Movie; July 17, Finding Nemo; and July 24, Charlotte’s Web. Middle School students can see how books are trans­ formed into movies on July 10 with an exploration of the Nancy Drew movies at 6 p.m. Librarian Barb Hubers invites all middle school stu­ dents, saying, “Bring a friend and join us in the TK Community Library for some summer fun. 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Representing Vermontville were village Treasurer Kay Marsh, Clerk Shirley Harmon, and Monte O'Dell, fire chief and direc­ tor of Public Works; town­ ship Treasurer Joe Ann Nehmer and township Trustee Brian Moore. The Village of Caledonia was represented by trustees Glenn Gilbert and Karen Hahn; Planning Commissioner Chuck Swift and his wife, Judy; Buff Rodgers, director of Public Works; and Sandy Ayers and Lisa Segard, respectively vil- of Caledonia (1.3 square miles) and a population of 1,102. Beyond the similarities noted, they differ substan­ tially. The major problem for Vermontville is the lack of growth. It is not located near any major highways. For Caledonia, the problem is how to control growth and avoid being overwhelmed by the much larger township. of The township Vermontville is only slightly larger than the village. The tour began with a trip to the Caledonia Fire Department where Chief Brian Bennett, dressed in turnout gear (he had just returned from a call) greeted his counterpart. Vermontville Fire Chief Monte O'Dell, who also serves as director of the Department of Public Works. While there are sig­ nificant differences between the departments, especially in terms of equipment, both departments respond to more I c. 4 ■5k According to hostess, Liz Mast, many of the horses from the farm are sold for six Caledonia, the group stopped at the wastewater treatment plant. Buff Rodgers, director of Public Works, demon­ strated the equipment he uses to test the quality of the treat­ ed wastewater. The sight of the sheep, who effectively mow the grass, led to a dis­ cussion by the group of the economic advantages to Caledonia, both as a way to contain mowing costs, pro­ vide some relief to the fanner, and help, by their visibility, to remind all of the community's farming and rural heritage. Lunch at Sam’s Joint was followed by a tour of H & L Manufacturing and the opportunity to enjoy the Farmer's Market, which fea- and seven figure numbers and have won famous races. On the way back to ’ •'•t * MlJ .1 *** It ! *5 Sb S p 1,,, ^‘*'4 A ■1 MUM; LB ‘ v Of is W biBu u ‘SKlfi I fl>.‘ |iUnH| ’!• I The day stated with sweet rools and banana bread and conversation. [ ■> ’^Bd® k’ 5 lured arts and crafts and homemade pastries and jams and preserves. Back at the village hall, the village presented a reusable tote bag made by the ID Company, a local business. The gifts presented included Sam's Joint barbe­ cue sauce, a Western Day Tshirt. paint brushes from Muller's Paint and Paper, and a key to the village pin. Reflecting on the day. Sandy Ayers, village manag­ er and clerk, said, "It was a pleasure to have them come here and share the day with us. It is informative and you learn things here and there." ■ CM «— r* MARK WHITNEY .r I OR BARRY COUNTY Cl I RK r Mill iii jjiBikll ■, Xi.’ (■• ’ ( M ’i I O M M I T M 1 N YOU: I O Accountability Efficiency J Professionalism ter _ to tai®* i & te W itL w I I ■ -I*' lage manager and clerk and administrative assistant and deputy treasurer. Vermontville, famous for its maple syrup festival, has a population of 789 accord­ ing to the 2000 U.S. Census Report. It is located in Eaton County within easy commut­ ing distance of Lansing. The village has approximately the same land area (1.2 square miles) as the Village medical service calls than any other kind. One major difference is that the village of Vermontville has a con­ tract with an ambulance company to provide services while Caledonia does not. The highlight of the day for both groups was a visit to Hanna Hill Farm, a thor­ oughbred breeding farm owned by Henry Mast in Township. Gaines . 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MAIN ST. • CALEDONIA, MI 49316 X. 616-891-9171 £ Hours.- Monday - Friday 7 - 6; Saturday 8 - 1 GJ ^4 * * �Page 16/The Sun and News, Mtddleville, June 28. 2008 Masselink Dairy team wins Ric Hare Tourney in Olivet 9 e r 1 ’ With dominant pitching, stingy defense, and timely hitting the Masselink Dairy Farm U14 baseball team from Middleville, which plays in the SCMYB league, won Ric Hare Memorial Tournament in Olivet. The team was a perfect 50 on the weekend. The pitching staff had an ERA of 2.00 in the tourna­ ment. The pitchers were Jordon Timm. Austin -u * . r r 1 •• ft Lajack. Dillon Blain. Marquis Gill, and Ross Masselink. Defensively the outfield of Nate Iveson. Collin Tedrow, and Caden Francisco made play after play as only three balls made it pass them for extra bases. In the infield, second baseman Alex Roy lead the defense with 17 put outs. Behind the plate calling the games and throwing out over 50-percent of the attempted base stealers was Cody Ybema. For the tournament the team only made six errors, and the team batting average was over .395. The competition was excellent, as four out of the five games the team won were against league champi­ ons. el Nate Evans (Middleville), Caleb Dickinson (Lake Odessa), and Maeve Dwyer (Hastings), members of the YMCA of Barry County’s Hastings Karate Club, all recent­ ly earned their black belts. Trio of Hastings Karate Club students earn their black belts by Brett Bremer Sports Editor \ trio of youngsters in the Barry County YMCA’s Hastings Karate Club recent­ ly earned their black belts. Hastings junior Maeve Dwyer, Thornapple Kellogg senior Nate Evans, and recent Lakewood graduate Caleb Dickinson have all been karate students for at least eight years. “These kids have been a pleasure to know because of their spirit, and their pride in their community, and their respect for their peers and their parents and their teach­ ers,” said instructor Nancy Hammond, who leads the club along with fellow instructor Steve Echtinaw. “1 have no doubt they’ll contin­ ue to be successful in all their endeavors.” Those endeavors stretch far beyond the karate arena. Evans plans to go to col­ lege after graduation from Thornapple Kellogg next spring, working towards a degree which will help him find a position in a computer field or in digital media. He and his friends received third place honors in a recent com­ petition put on by the Michigan Interscholastic Press for a music video they made. Evans also plans to contin­ ue his karate training after highschool. He said that one of the key things he has taken away from his study or karate is a heightened sense of aware­ ness? r ‘ * Dwyer already has college plans., She will enter Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Mass, in August where she plans to major in cross-cultural relations. She has been a student of karate for eight years, and loves to spar and to teach karate. Dwyer also plays trombone in the Hastings High School marching band, symphonic band, and night jazz band, has been a part of plays and musicals as an actor and crew member, and has been a part of the Hastings Public Library Teen Advisory board since its inception. Dickinson also likes to teach. He has been an assis­ tant instructor for three years, and has been a student of karate for ten years. He plans to attend Grand Valley State University, and work towards becoming a high school teacher. The Masselink Dariy U14 team from the South My favorite part of karate Central Michigan Youth Baseball League won last ___ _ ir ____ v . . . . . . _ _ _ is practicing self defense, weekend’s Ric Hare Memorial Tournament in Olivet. said Dickinson. Team members are (front from left) Nate Iveson, Cody •It Djykip^on has beeni an Ybema, Alex Roy, Dillon Blain, (back) coach Doug instructor in Hammond’s Ybema, Russell Ellinger, Colin Tedrow, Austin Lajack, Kids’ Karate Classes. Caden Francisco, Marquis Gill, Jordan Timm, Ross Hammond, a fifth degree Masselink, and coach Dennis Lajack. i n <• Black Belt with more than 25 years of experience, will being offering Kids' Karate Classes in Caledonia, Hastings, and Lake Odessa at the end of this month for kids between the ages of five and ten. Middleville AYSO is how the kids had an awe­ To register for Kids’ Karate Classes or for the sP°nsoring a soccer summer some time, how the kids Barry County YMCA’s camp from Monday, July 28, thought their British coaches through Friday, Aug. 1 at the were “the greatest”, and how Hastings Karate Club, con­ tact Hammond at (269) 948- junior varsity soccer field the campers learned a lot, behind Page Elementary on had fun, and couldn't wait to 8245. Bender Road in Middleville. come to the camp again. Players from the Campers can choose Middleville and Hastings morning camp which runs area are invited to attend. from 9 a.m. until noon or The Middleville AYSO evening camp which runs plans this as a fun camp from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where it can bring over The camp is for children ages coaches from the United 5 to 16. Kingdom who are specifical­ The cost of this year's ly trained in working with camp is $99 per player and kids of all ages and skill lev­ includes a soccer ball and els. camp T-shirt. Some of the comments More information is avail­ received about last year’s able at www.aysosoccercamp included things about camps.org. Players may sign up on-line or call eth Smithat 269-795-2524 to request a mail-in flyer. AI - 4 ~ B ~ • « w Middleville AYSO has open spots in its upcoming camp EO SBODYSHOP / « r L v Check Us Out! i • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 "We meet bx accident" Ed Pawl os ki Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • wmv.edsbody.com •M £ Wat GJ in T.A.P.R.C. 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The museum will once again serve as the site for the Mad Dogs & Englishmen’s British Auto Faire, which is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual car show pres- Singer, and Land Rover. Spectators will enjoy see­ ing and hearing the exhibitor cars in motion during the ever-popular auto games. Bring the family and enjoy the children's games, vote for your favorite car and hop a ride the museum's authen­ tic 1935 London taxi. Other events of the day include an afternoon tea and a swap meet for that hard-to-find part. Food •IO ncessions and picnic areas are available throughout the grounds. Special Museum admis­ sion for the day is $8 with those under 11 admitted fee and includes both the British Auto Faire and all the muse­ Thousands of injuries and fires attributed to consumer fireworks I Urging the public to stay away from what they say is an extremely dangerous product, national health and fire safety advocates joined District of Columbia fire officials at a press confer­ ence recently to denounce the use of consumer firework in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. DC Fire and EMS Chief Dennis Rubin, speaking at Engine 3, voiced his concern about the upcoming holiday. “Each year our firefight­ ers battle blazes and respond M to injuries that don't need to occur. Fireworks in untrained hands are an acci­ dent waiting to happen,” he said. li There is simply no safe way to use consumer fire­ works,” said James M. Shannon, president of the VOTE August 5 < I MARK r * I F ENGLERTHi For Drain Commissioner J Why am I running for Barry County Drain Commissioner •- This office is a perfect fit for me with over 30 years experi­ ence in the private sector building trades business plus my experiences as county commissioner and work with other non-profits and governmental agencies. / believe that as drain commissioner, we can educate, encourage and involve all the citizens in Barry County to he better stewards of our unique natural resources and still respect the individual property right of our citizens. My role as drain commissioner would take a common sense approach in addressing current needs and implement a plan to address our future needs. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will hold its 14th Annual Art Auction, Tickling Your Senses, on Saturday, Nov.8 at the Walldorff Brewpub & in Bistro downtown Hastings. In preparation, the TAC is sponsoringI a logo contest for the Art Auction that will rep­ resent the theme of Tickling Your Senses. The logo will be used on all promotional materials including posters, •It postcards, print ads, and on the TAC’s Web site. The logo must be created The hundreds of miles of surface water, our lakes and streams, farmland, recreation land, future development of\ our county lands as we move forward building for our future, yet conserving our environment for future genera­ tions of Barry County residents. What you need to do! If my goals sound like your goals, please join me and be a part of my campaign. Call me at 269-945-3062. I’ll be in touch with you. Paidd for by the Committee to Elect Mark Englerth, The Commish! P.O. Box 219, Hastings, Ml 49058 A www.markenglerth.com • • < in color and be able to be reproduced in black and white. All artwork must be original, no facsimiles or clip art. Be as creative as you like, however, the TAC asks that contestants please sub­ mit all entries in a commonly used graphic format that is HTML compatible (e.g., GIF, JPEG, , etc. or able to be scanned). The winning logo should be simple enough to be reproduced in multiple ways: small icon, black-and-white image, low resolution, two-color, etc. Logo must contain the words ’’ 14th Annual Art Auction, Tickling Your Senses.” The winner's artwork will become the property of the //// Y\\ Lr July 4th < , Holiday Deadlines for V >r f I z The Sun and News J The People Paper' F yA * news Tf news>; I * A for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Wednesday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. I 'Y 2:00 p.m. ■4 Casing acing for tor women is a way of life for ub. 1 $5 I TAC Art Auction Committee and will be used in all pro­ motional materials created by the TAC. The winner’s original artwork will be auc­ tioned off during the evening of the event and the artist will receive 30 percent of the auction purchase price. The contest will be open for entry submissions from now through Aug. 15. Interested artists should call 269-945-2002 or visit the Web site for details at www.thomapplearts.org. The mission of the •JI Thornapple Arts Council is to enrich Barry County through arts and culture. Il has been carrying out its mis­ sion since 1987. ‘J Pennock Health Services is committed to providing women with the highest quality of care anywhere. . k L. W tai That’s why we are pleased to announce the expansion of our services to include Lorad* Selenia™ full field digital mammography the most advanced mammographic imaging technology available for the early detection of breast cancer. aitM® __ I < S31 e®i For information or to schedule an appointment for your annual mammogram, please call I'fiVl ■ 269-948-3108. Also, coming soon... mammography at State Street Center, 1108 W. State St., Hastings M He I'WniK, Pennock HEALTH S E RVICES 1009 W. 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One such incident happened to a North Carolina family, who lost their son Michael when a device tipped over while fir­ ing and struck him in the head. PSAs can be viewed on YouTube and at http://www.nfpa.org/fi re­ works. Logo Contest for Art Auction What is at stake? 06674030 National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA), (NFPA). a founding member of the Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks. “People should leave fireworks to the profes­ sionals and celebrate our nation’s birthday by enjoy­ ing professional displays put on by trained individuals.” According to a recently lit released NFPA report, fire­ works caused an estimated 1,800 total structure fires and 700 vehicle fires reported to fire departments in 2005. These fires resulted in $39 million in direct property damage. The NFPA report said U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated more than 9,000 people for fireworks related injuries in 2006. John Dean, president of the National Association of State Fire Marshals, said the um's exhibit buildings. For the remainder of the 2008 season, the Museum is also featuring the newly expanded exhibition, “Ultimate Muscle Cars,” which includes 24 of the rarest and most sought after muscle cars of the 1960 and ’70s. Gilmore Car Museum, featuring nearly 200 antique, classic and collector cars and special exhibits, is located on M-43 and Hickory' Road in Hickory Comers. >1 www.brucesframe.com % ft - �The Sun and News, Middleville, June 28, 2008/ Page 19 * Help Wanted Business Services Recreation Community Notices Miscellaneous NEED extra in­ CNA'S come? Do you like to work in a [pleasant atmosphere with senior adults? Part time positions available for all shifts including weekends. Flexible hours. Stop in for applications at 690 W. Main — —• « •• ••< w + St., Middleville, MI from 8am-5pm. No phone calls please. 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Northern Land Com­ Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9pm • Sat. 7am - 5PUJ xj www.essentialbean.com essential_bean@yahoo.com___________ ___ pany, 1-800-968-3118, www.northernlandco.com I I FREE I i Iced Snickers Latte ! Rodgers Ct. 891-7700 CM g 8 LAKEFRONT HOME ON g all sport lake, Caledonia, ex­ tensively remodeled, 3 bed­ room, office, 4 baths, 2 decks, $395,000, 616-8911840. MIDDLEVILLE: WE WILL BE OPEN 6 4TH OF JULY 799 NEWER 4BD, 2.5BA, 3 acres, Tire- « ft., chef's place, l,800sq. ft kitchen. Must see! $198,000. Call (269)795-4324. BREAKFAST BAR 8AM-2PM OWNER WILL FINANCE: Middleville 5BD, 3BA, 5 acres, 3,000sq. ft., 3 car ga­ rage. $10,000 $10,000/down, /down, $2,000/month. FFR (269)7950076 REWARDCASH w —i — — — — —4 —houses, — r 48 hours or less, (616)299- ■ 0757. First Financial ReI source. ■ w w a a* STOP FORECLOSURE Save your credit, no equity OK, (616)299-0757. First Fi­ nancial Resource. g —A CD CROSSINGS OF CALEDONIA PLAZA 1 DOTH ST. & M-37 VILLAGE OF CALEDO­ NIA: Casey Court. Vacant lot for sale. For details calls (616)891-8164. 891-2808 WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 7:00-10:00 JULY'S STRESS FREE DINING! Meals for $12.99 % ■X DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. I s Community Farm 4? * i inf ’ A gift to the Barry — — — AQUATIC PLANTS: Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. Apol's Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo,I Caledonia MI. (616)698-1030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:00-2:00. 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 n L1 BECOME ANOTHER SAT­ ISFIED SKYLINE GUTTER SYSTEMS, LLC customer! We offer over 40 colors of seamless aluminum, several cover options, cleaning and repair. Quick FREE ESTI­ MATES and Professional In­ stallation. 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GUTTER LEAF GUARD: (616)893-6681 We install several styles of leaf protection for your gut­ FOR SALE: POOL table, ter & downspout system, oak, 7-ft., slate, new felt, one for every problem & $595; oak curio cabinet, budget. Before you sign a lighted, glass shelves, $50, high priced contract with the portable dishwasher, May- big city firms, get a price tag, jet clean, like new, $75. from us. We've served this (269)948-3032. area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING FRAMES AND CUSTOM (269)945-0004 matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Miscellaneous Photography. (269)948-4669 NO MORE POWER outag­ es. Generator sales, electrical Estate Sale services, upgrades, and reESTATE/MOVING SALES: pairs that will benefit your by Bethel Timmer - The Cot- needs. Tim (269)377-0190 Antiques. tage House (269)795-8717 ’_______ __ GARAGE SALE: SAT. July 5, 9am-5pm, Sun. July 6, noon-4pm, 5601 Soloman Rd., Middleville, MI. S. of Garbow Rd. Clothing, household, cedar Adiron­ dack chairs, misc. I A 2s ’ WILLS, TRUSTS & PRO­ BATE. Call Judy Singleton Attorney at Law (269)7959422 Garage Sale w J I :v TOO BUSY FOR the small tasks everyday? Errands, dry cleaning, shopping, doc. appoints., airport, transportation short term, affordable, local round trips. Tracy (616)570-6487 FOR STONEHILL STA­ BLE'S 25TH ANNIVERSA­ RY. We are offering 1/2 price specials during July. Call Kelsey or Karin at 616-8686692. Give a memorial that can go on forever eOUAL HOUBNQ OPPORTUNITY < - 4- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays I A < ■I ■ifl WJ J LQWVf i 5> ’: Opening Soon! kliflUIX R f Y in July f V RESTAURANT I"1 I Fil Former Co-Owner of Paradise Pizza Mike Kline. Owner/Operalor • Located at Campau Corners Station 68th/Whitneyville Rd. ..ii Now Excepting Applications Go To Our Website www.mikespizzaandsubs.com CXI LOUNGE 9175 Cherry Valley 616-891-2928 Choose from: Glazed Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Fried Fish Plate, Burrito Grande, Sizzler Steak, Pot Roast Dinner, Penne Bowl No Coupon Necessary. Not to be combined with any other offers! Valid Mon.-Wed. in July. •It �Page 20/The Sun and Mxldienilie June 28 2008 Fundraiser to help build home for paralyzed Freeport Marine The youth group of Harvest Community Church will be having a booth al this year's Lake Odessa Art in (he Park Saturday. July 5. They will be selling a vari­ ety of Natalie Robyns prod­ ucts. all made from Northern Michigan cherries All the proceeds will be going to Homes for Our Troops This is a nonprofit organization providing specially adapted homes to America's most severely wounded senice » members returning from the w ar The homes and sen ices are provided at no cost to the veterans they sene Funds raided by the Harvest Church Youth Group will go towards the construction of a house in Freeport for U.S, Marine CpI. Joshua Hoffman He w as in his third tour of duty in Iraq, when on Jan 6, 2007 dunng a patrol in the streets of Fallajah. he was shot in the neck The wound severed his spinal cord at the base of his neck, leaving him para­ lyzed. Fund-raising organizer Kanlynn Ridder, said. ‘We want to help w ith the cost of constructing a home for this hero ” To find out more about Homes for Our Troops and the veterans they support, please visit: www homes- Computer E-Scrap Recycling Event y Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters Encouraging excellence in athletic education sportsmanship The TK Athletic Boosters are having a computer and E-scrap collection drive. We are looking for used computers and other electronic devices you may want to get rid of; just check out below to see items we are accepting. JUST REMEM­ BER NO TV’S!! If you have larger quantities from a business or organization please contact us for more information, 269-795-3891 or 269-795-3331. When: Friday, Aug. 8 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 9 - 9:00 am * 4:00 pm Where: Thomapple Kellogg .Middle School 10375 Green Lake Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 • • • • • • • IX D Projectors Computer Monitors • Cords • Electric Molors • Printers CRT Screens Plasma Screens LCD Screens laptops External Hard Drives • Stereo Systems • Alarm Clocks • Routers • Microphones • Copiers • Faxes • Calculators • Gaming Systems • Computer Towers • Mouse • Keyboards iiiii • Cell Phones • Speakers • Telephones • Servers • Switches/Hubs • Batteries • E* Sc rap (•(>674123 forourtroops.org. To sign up to donate materials and or senices, please submit the at form w w w home- forourtroops.org/donate. For project information you may call Kun Rebello. Vice Projects PresidentChief Officer at (508)823-3300; ekrebelief homes mail krebello©-homesforourtroops.org Seniors learn strategies for coping with aging hx Helen Mudrx Staff Writer Bam Counts seniors were given strategies to be aware and embrace aging last Saturday at the Barry County Commission on Aging. The keynote speaker Lynn Alexander titled her talk “Aging Well: The Best Revenge.” She told the seniors to think of the “a” in aging for “attitude”. Those with a pos­ itive attitude (end to age bet­ ter than those with negative attitudes. The “g” in “age” is for genetics. They play 25 to 30 percent of how we age. The “c” is for “embrace” our aging. We need to deal with stress. She said 80 per­ cent of chronic disease is related to stress. She remind­ ed the seniors that aging is a natural part of life. “Don’t pretend to be what you are not and don’t become couch potatoes.” Alexander said the sen­ iors should try volunteering. It gives people a purpose and inevitably they’ll get more from the experience. Pat Kovaccvich from the Pennock Health and Wellness Center spoke to the seniors about exercise. She led the group through a routine used by the Silver Sneakers. The seniors staved seated and “marched in place while they put their arms through a range of motion exercises. from Kristen Dart Rehabilitation Pennock Services spoke of posture and gravity. She gave many ideas seniors could use to prevent falls. Each year 12.000 seniors die from falls that could be prevented. Remove obstacles, make sure stairs are well lit. install rails and grab bars. Thornapple valley Church and the Commission on Aging have canes and walk­ ers for loan. She told people to get their vision checked and review medication for drug interaction. Some seniors feel more comfortable if they have a phone next the floor so they can call if the fall. Exercise regularly was one of the most important words of advice. Diana Langdon and Stacey Manning from the Thomapple Manor Rehabilitation Department spoke about the impact of low vision on seniors. They had a brochure that showed the visual field for people w'ith macular degeneration. glaucoma, diabetic retinopa­ thy and homonymous hemi­ anopsia from the result of a stroke. They recommended arranging the home to remove obstacles, increase lighting and have task light­ ing. Something as simple as having white milk in a dark cup or dark coffee in a white cup creates a contrast and is easier to see. Nancy Hammond Sa Dan (a forth degree Black Belt in American Pukan Tang Soo Do) spoke of personal safety. She told the seniors to have a plan of action and keep themselves alert to their sur­ rounding. She said seniors often look like easy victims but they can defend them­ selves with pepper spray or the blast from an air horn. Both can be purchased at a sporting good store. 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No. 27/July 5, 2008 Caledonia welcomes July 4 early and without rain k I V IBW belfiO War veterans congregate in front of the parade’s lead attraction, the Village of Caledonia’s fire turck. by Sean Garner n 11 ginewB ml to 1131 ibsfcD wH ibttsD ZCTlB sT-- Summer Intern It may have just been an average Saturday at the end ot June, but you could not tell by walking down Caledonia’s Main Street. Hundreds of residents of Caledonia and surrounding areas celebrated the Fourth of July six days early this year when the Independence Day Parade took place on June 28. While the scheduling of the event was faithful to the village's tradition of holding the parade the Saturday prior to the actual Independence Day, this year it took place as far removed from the holiday as possible. That detail seemed to be of little signifi­ cance to spectators and par­ ticipants. They were more concerned with firetrucks with their blaring sirens, dozens of festive floats made by local organizations, and. of course, the candy. These runners took part in the Kilt Klassic, a 5k race before the parade. Terry Mulvihill, trustee for the Village of Caledonia, is the lead organizer of the annual parade. Mulvihill says work­ ing on the parade is one of the pleasures of his position. See PARADE, page 3 Hearing on west portion of Finkbeiner/Crane project very quiet by Patricia Johns (I dnO w sbnsihi iifiqsG loiivnH / bnu oiziviG nbisgoi iodine 1 loojoiq isdiniH VI 3fi 1 igorlT nbsani to nab orfl to 3T3W liM h! InnM rslbbiM limmoD h rijgnsl HiM orii bfiri’J nangg b iqolsvsb ;rfj oiom /lod 3H2 ail) bnn 1 bn triad db aH ib to yl B 32110(1 Staff Writer Only about 10 people attended the July 1 Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Land and Water Management Division public hearing regarding the portion of the Finkbeiner and Crane Road project that will extend Finkbeiner Road west from the M-37 Highway to Patterson Road. Those attending the public meeting heard from two resi­ dents of the western portion of the proposed route who were concerned with whether the road would cause a pond to drain on one property and the fact that the mitigation for the loss of wetlands was three miles from the existing wetland. The third speaker was Cindy Herweyer who voiced her opposition to the entire project including the reloca­ tion of not only the wetland but of the animals that cur­ rently call that wetland home. Heather Smith from the Road County Barry Commission presented and overview of the entire Finkbeiner/Crane Road proj­ ect including the western route which will replace cul- verts and a current two-track road with a paved surface suitable for commercial truck traffic west. Once Allegan County completes its portion of the project, the road will directly connect Middleville with US-131 freeway. Work proposed for this project includes a major upgrade of a portion ot the Finkbeiner Road including an existing two-track toward the western end of the proj­ ect. It also includes the installation of culverts and fill of five areas of wetlands totaling slightly more than one acre. The project also includes the creation of 1.5 acres of wetland mitigation. The DEQ took no action on the proposal at the public hearing. The application is available for review on the site at DEQ DEO Web www.deq.state.mi.us.ClWPIS. Residents who were not able to attend the meeting can send comments to Land and Water Management Division DEQ, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48909 by July 11. The DEQ will, on written request, provide a copy of the department's decision on this application. Mill Pond’s future development discussed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the of Members Middleville Planning Commission discussed at length the possible future of the Mill Pond development. Chad Razmus presented in a general overview possible development of the slightly more than three acres of the site between the Mill Pond and the Thornapple River, behind the village hall. He discussed the possibili­ ty of adding to the town­ house already on the site. independent living condo­ miniums and an assisted-liv­ ing facility. He also men­ tioned possible amenities that could be added to the site, including a boardwalk between the pond and the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, exercise stations and other options. Members of the planning commission discussed how a unit possible four-story would work on the site as well as how residents in an assisted-living facility would fit into the active lifestyle of the area. No decisions were made; this was just an information and discussion session. The property owned by Roselle Havens on M-37 received approval of three acres to be changed to com­ mercial from residential. The remaining approximately 10 acres which is mostly wet­ lands will remain under the residential category. The commission contin­ ued to table the Affordable Asphalt request for its prop­ erty until a site plan is avail- able. The commission contin­ ued its work on the ordi­ nance changes being written to meet the requirements of the new master plan. The next meeting of the Planning Middleville will Commission be Wednesday, Aug. 6. The date was changed due to election day on Aug. 5. Planning Commission meet­ ings begin at 7 p.m. in the village hall.* Storm causes power outages, street flooding by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Approximately 165.000 Consumers Energy electric customers were without service after thunderstorms moved across the region Wednesday, July 2. On Thursday morning, approximately 5.000 cus­ tomers in Barry County were stjp without power. Another 52 Great Lakes Energy customers in Barry Irving, Orangeville and Thornapple townships lost power in the storm. All had been restored by Friday mOming. Utility crews were out working to restore power to those without power, and on Friday Consumers Energy estimated that all power in the county would be restored by Saturday. The National Weather Service reported that the rainfall total in Hastings was 3.75 inches and at Gerald R. I Ford Airport official weather station 3.18 inches. The highest wind gust reported at the NWS station at the Grand Rapids airport was 46 miles per hour. However, based on radar of the storm, the weather serv­ ice estimated that winds could have been much higher in the most intense areas of the storm. During the storm, local streets were temporarily flooded, and area streams remained high on Thursday. Thursday morning, Middleville Department of Public Works staff were cleaning out drains along the streets in the village. The storm did not slow progress on the streetscape work on Middleville's Main Street. During and after storms, area residents should avoid touching any downed wires and report outages to their power company. In This Issue • Parking ‘admission’ aids food pantry • Democrats to meet Wednesday • Summer ball season a success for TAPRC • Work continues on Streetscape • Stories on the Veranda • New session of swimming lessons to begin soon < �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Jul/ 5. 2008 Proper disposal of prescription drugs outlined Pharmacist and Gun Lake resident Amy Smendik has often heard from area resi­ dents questions on how to properly dispose of prescrip­ tion medications. The following is a list of some of the questions she hears, and answers to them. Those with other concerns should contact their family physician or local pharmacist. Smendik is also the cur­ rent president of the Gun Lake Area General Federated Women’s Club. She has talked about this issue with club members as well. Medication disposal • is part of the footprint each individual makes on the Earth. Irresponsible disposal of unneeded medication con­ HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Goodrich I 269-205-49 DUALITY Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) THEATERS Racking Seat* * All Digital Sound Fmo Drink Refill* • 2Sc com refills tributes to the growing prob­ lem of waste and pollution in the environment. Irresponsible disposal of prescription waste in a trash bin that is low to the ground or inadequately covered can hurl. Such medications are accessible to small children and pets. There is also the chance that identity thefts are facilitated by easy access to prescription information on containers that are in garbage bins or dropped in collection centers. Scientists are just begin­ ning to recognize the con-. tamination hazard that unused medications bring to water resources. These affect fish and other aquatic culture. Antibiotics designed to kill harmful bacteria can also destroy beneficial bacteria used in wastewater treatment plants to break down waste. Pharmaceuticals found in water systems have included antibiotics, pain relievers, anti-depressants and lipidlowering agents. Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to deal with drugs; consequently, these chemicals are released into streams, lakes and groundwater. Take these steps to dis­ pose of medication safely. • Take medications to a hazardous waste collection program. Call the Michigan DEQ Household Hazardous Waste Collection at 517373-1322 or Earth 911 at 1800-CLEAN-UP. • Keep pharmaceuticals in their original container since the labels may contain safety information and the contain­ er is chemically compatible and is typically water tight and childproof until you can take them to an appropriate collection site. • Add a small amount of water to the solid drug or some absorbent material such as kitty litter, sawdust or flour to liquid drugs before recapping the bottle. This measure is intended to discourage any unintended use of the contents. • Remove any identifying Transdermal System (fen­ personal information from tanyl) OxyContin tablets the container to prevent iden­ (oxycodone) Avinza cap­ sules (morphine sulfate) tity theft. • Double enclose the con­ Baraclude tablets (entecavir) tained drugs in a bag or other Reyataz capsules (atazanavir waste container to prevent _ sulfate) Tequin tablets (gatiimmediate identification of a floxacin) Zerit for oral solu­ drug container or to prevent tion (stavudine) Meperidine a glass container from break- HC1 tablets Percocet (oxy­ in during the disposal codone and acetaminophen) Xyrem (sodium oxybate) process. (fentanyl citrate) Federal guidelines agree Actiq with the state guidelines in Fentora (fentanyl buccal all respects. In addition, fed­ tablet) Note: Patients should eral guidelines list medica­ tions that should be flushed always refer to printed mate­ to avoid problems related to rial accompanying their for specific the medication in landfills medication and trash bins. These med­ instructions. ications are noted below. Other recommendations Flush prescription drugs include: down the toilet only if the • Get rid of medications at label or accompanying participating take-back pro­ patient information specifi­ grams or annual hazardous cally instructs such measure. waste disposal events. The FDA advises that the • Don’t order more med­ following drugs be flushed ication that you need or down the toilet instead of accept doctor samples that thrown in the trash: Daytrana you are not going to use. Transdermal Patch • Don't forget about over(methylphenidate) Duragesic the-counter products and I' hazardous cleaning supplies. These products should also be disposed of properly. Sharps can be hazardous, too Remember that ‘sharps’ — pointed objects used for inserting and collecting blood or for delivering med­ ication — can be hazardous to trash haulers, landfill workers, children and pets. These objects can poten­ tially transfer blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV. Sharps containers can be purchased at pharmacies, but should be disposed of in a safe way. For information on local sharps disposal sites, call 1517-335-1146 or visit the Web site at http//beesmartsharps.org. Information about Michigan sharps disposal can be found at www.michigan. gov/deq/medwaste. / BIG SCREE m $4. Hastings City Band presenting final summer concert Wednesday ALL SEATS except adult evening 1 The Hastings City Band will wrap up a successful 2008 season this Wednesday, July 9, with its final concert in Fish Hatchery Park at 7:30 p.m. “The crowds have been very large and very enthusi­ astic in their support, and this week promises to be no exception,” said director Joe $6.50 I- II. Q No passes (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 7/5 - 7/10 KIDS SUMMER MOVIES Every Monday thru Friday at 10:30 am 717-7111 ALVIN AND THE | all seats CHIPMUNKS (PG) O ©HANCOCK (PG-13) 11:00, 1:10, 3:15, 5:25. 7:30, 9:40 FRI/SATLS 11:50 THE HAPPENING (R) LaJoye. For the final concert the band will present the best of the 2008 season. “So if you heard some­ thing in previous weeks which you were particularly fond of, chances are you will get to hear an encore,” he said. An additional feature of this final concert will be when the band is led by dif­ ferent conductors from with­ in the band. LaJoye will invite to the podium several members of the band who are either retired or current band directors. The band is made up of volunteer musicians, from throughout the area. They likewise represent a wide array of backgrounds and careers, from stay-at-home to moms, technology experts, to social workers and school counselors and more. Some, such as high school or college students are still early in their music careers, while others bring to the per­ formance many years of experience. Concert-goers should bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. LaJoye said he extends a huge “thank you" to the City of Hastings and all the band members for another terrific season. ! ' I Illi A I» i bl.1’1 1 ■ I 112:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20 lliimihw FRI/SATLS 11:30 Unit Parking ‘admission’ aids food pantry O © WALL*E (G) 11:30,1:50. 4:20. 6:40,9:00 FRI/SAT LS 11:20 GET SMART (PG-13) 6:30,9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:35 KUNG FU PANDA (PG) 11:10,135, 4:i • How can a Fourth of July fireworks show impact a com­ munity more than just the few O minutes it takes to shoot of all those rockets, flares and “bombs • C O U F»O N is If I _____ 20oz DRINK with $2 50 purchase | ol 46oz bag of buttery popcorn | jlliiipliffBi talk era fw mJ O Hotnji 4 EapJULY 31.200B . I Str .I 1 z ^hildAon & ddulfA CaAiHjg (DoniislAi/ Qoh CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 Welcoming New Patients L 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia. MI bursting in air9" When it is combined with a drive to aid a food pantry. 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We just decided watch your smile, to come out here today and To sit with you and let the kids get some candy," talk awhile. Christie said. “The kids like $ To be together in the everything about it. They @ same old way, like the firetrucks, the cars, W Would be our greatest and especially the candy. It’s wish today. a real nice thing for us all to do together." The tears in our eves * Among the many partici­ TFe can wipe away pating in the parade were a But the ache in our great number of local politi­ hearts, cians, which is no surprise Will always stay. with 2008 being an election year. For incumbent Lifegoes on Township Supervisor Bryan li 7e know that's true Harrison, participating in the But nothing is the parade is a matter of tradi­ $ same (B tion, in addition to his Q Since we lost you! attempts to spread his politi§> Missing You cal message. i Your Sister “As a kid, I came every year to watch the parade, and 1 la T 11 * now as an adult I walk in it," Harrison said. “ I think walk ­ Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 ing in it reminds people that they have a supervisor. Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. Everybody appreciates a good parade, so it builds OPTOMETRISTS community spirit." 2 Locations Cindy McCombs, a com­ pliance officer at Great Lakes Wayland Hastings Credit Union, sees the parade 216 N. Main 1510 N. Broadway as opportunity to expose her 792-0515 945-2192 business, which just recently branch opened a in MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06660266 Caledonia, It was a lot bigger than Check Us Out! • Grower Direct • Quality Roots MT was," It thought we GREAT TREES & SHRUBS I McCombs said. It's very cr GREAT SELECTION o well-organized. The community obviously comes out GREAT PRICES and supports the parade. It 75+ VARIETIES * s? was a whole lot of fun being Potted Trees 3* out there and connecting Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. with the community." ST 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks C Like GLCU. Thornapple o Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. c Valley Church is relatively new to the community. »•o 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 Michelle Zoet led the M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles church's contingent in the 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 06671446 cr V o parade, and wanted to “do o I something that maybe someco Mary Kay Smith aaii I isltk ■ tyfcr i gift KHih I •• , e rts ilBffl® Mias c»n i»ri ;<!*'**> tr®**’* § I 8 This patriotic family is not afraid to show its true col­ ors. Photos submitted by Sean Garner “It's just such a great day, Mulvihill said. “What I think it really does is give you that small-town community feel. Everybody enjoys them­ selves. There's just so much going on in today's world that I still think something like this retains a little bit of magic. Mulvihill was forced to miss this year's festivities due to an overriding commit­ ment. While he says he lamented not attending, he had confidence in his staff that the parade did not neces­ sitate his presence. “This committee has been around for so long that it, in a sense, runs itself," Mulvihill said. “Once we've raised enough funds to pay for it, everything else just sort of falls into place. We have so many good volunteers that handle all the responsibilities, It just makes everything easi­ er." Ben Christie of Freeport one else hadn't done before." In keeping with that spirit of uniqueness, the second-year church distributed popsicles kept frozen by a chest freezer to the parade patrons. “It's just our way of say­ ing, ‘God loves you,' some­ one said. It was wonderful. A lot of people showed up. We saw a lot of smiling faces, and the weather held out.” The fact that the parade was held so long before the holiday did not diminish the enjoyment of most of the people either participating or watching. In fact, many said the timing of the event allowed them to enjoy the festival than otherwise would have been possible. “If they waited until the actual day, then there is just so much going on," Christie said. “This way, the whole community can come and enjoy the parade." Mulvihill said the tradition gives the Caledonia parade a &* “----------------------------. unique flavor, and makes it more attractive to people from surrounding communi­ ties. “There are so many things people do when it comes to the actual Fourth that we might not have the atten­ dance otherwise," Mulvihill said. “When you don't have as much competition from other parades, people from outside the immediate com­ munity come, and our parade gets more attention." Mulvihill mentioned that fundraising was the most dif­ ficult part of his job as organizer. This year, his job was made easier by a dona­ tion from Davenport University of $3,000. Mulvihill said the donation “helped a ton." Democrats to meet Wednesday The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet Wednesday, July 9, at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville at 7 p.m. All community members who wish to address the chal­ lenges of local and national issues are invited to attend and share input and ideas. < Er* L* Cj 0 IJ u o Aitchison, Nicholas Morgan { ) II June 26, 1990-June 12, 2007 In memory and with love to our son. You have touched many with your kindness. Your inspiration and spirit lives within us. ' Your smile keeps us warm at night. We celebrate your life and our time together. Our hearts are heavy, not for what we have but for what we miss. Thank you for the time we spent together. We remember you each minute of each day and miss you each moment. s Forever in our hearts ~ Mom, Dad & Sarah g >1 nu Summer 2008 Clock Tower Concerts Live Music 7 to 9pm Under the Caledonia Village Centre Clock Tower Friday, July 11th* ll Swierenga Jewelers & Fortune Chef Presents Specific Lite ll ■ 3 * Friday, August 8th • 0g 3rd Coast Steel —• * * Friday, Sept. 5th • i _ • Add Property Value...Maples 90 Minute Nanny & DeVries Insurance Presents Blue Molly n MV* Dr. Atkinson & Dr. Grias Presents O) CM un <D s Friday, October 3rd • Contempo Salon & Yoga Plus Presents To Be Announced Bring your lawn chairs & a picnic dinner and enjoy the live tunes! *I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 5, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY i (Dutton ^United (Reformecf Cfturcft MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 708 W. Main Street Thy Word Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — ' FIRST BAPTIST 111 Church Street Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. ° Sunday School.............................................. .10:50 a m. son, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School................................................................................. 9:45a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Evening Service............................................................ 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs........................................................................ 6:45p.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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” I22i 111 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 Sunday Worship ..............................9:30 a.m. and 6: HI 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 Rev. Merle Ruwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. Vacation Bible School, July 21-25. 9:30-11:30 am Sunday Worship: 9:00, Hl 9:30 & 11: III GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUR CM 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School •I*. for All Ages....................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Son World theme Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Ch erryVRlley K. A Faith Community of the PC(USA) LMIIV*-! mean.roen! Gib to a mt dem wcrld Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am I. I Nursery ava-idbk teto. fveryone is u»ekome. 9185 (heny Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 » www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. -— J Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor cornerstone r church —• www.cornerchurch.org r - • •.» • • ' 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 • • J t ♦ • V 1 Make Sunday best 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 viw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. J Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard 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 Zach man, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Peace Church A Place For YOU! $ 8:30am - Traditional II 00am - Contemporary x! 9 45am Bible Studies i and Sunday School the Nursery available day ofyour week .rj Ji* jit during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 AUTHENTIC CHb'P.LH FOR THE MODERN WORE!) * $ >»•* Sunday Services Join us Sundays at 10 am WMI) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 jneuulife ( HIM H FOU IMF £ $ 9:30 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH AlTHFNTk 4 Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p .m. Instruments welcome. Website: www.umcmiddleville.ora Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 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.................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ..... Call for info. Bible Study........ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. £ St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Sunday Service Middleville Wesleyan Church in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: 111 A.M. Holy Communion £1 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmirMstries org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Pastor Scott E. Manning Qtye (Bib Qftme J JfHetbobiat Church Sunday Morning Worship........................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 11:00 0 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. B B Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service J CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 Sunday Morning Worship Service...................... 11:00 a.m. I All walks, One faith middlevillecrc.org Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor .......................................... 10:35 a.m. 616-698-8104 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Evening Praise...........................................................6:00p.m. ‘A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morning Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time \s Truth Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .. 6:00 p.m. i' Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... -• 4:00 pm 9:30 am row WAYFARER community i®'-it •Uta •10RS 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: vnvvv, wayfarercc.org Whitneyville I Fello wship Church B 4935 Whitneyville Ave. r« nd Located between 52' 1 and 481' St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm n Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Whitneyville Bible Church I1’ »' 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 i» "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord" SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................................... 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service .................................... 6:00 p.m. M season)............. 5:45 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school Wed. Awana & Youth Group....................................... 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ........................................ 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 A ‘ Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship...................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. * B - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 Pastor Merritt Johnson p.m. 06651606 r p �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, July 5, 2008/ Page 5 * bus and a steel truck in a 25mph area or a car trying to make a right- or left-hand turn onto M-37 while a large semi is waiting (and waiting and waiting) to cross M-37 where the traffic going north/south is traveling between 55 and 65 mph and there is to traffic signal, I’d have to say the chances of an accident at the Finkbeiner/M-37 intersec­ sion or comments from the tion are a lot greater than one To the editor: 1 am writing regarding the board, and there was noth­ on Green Lake Road. last two Barry County Road ing. Instead, one of the board the on Flooding Commission meetings con­ members said that the main Thomapple River is a known cerning the Crane/Finkbeiner reason he was in favor of the fact; filling in of wetlands proposed new bridge and causes problems. Adding Road project. ’ On June 18,1 was trying to road upgrades were, “what if another bridge will take make some comments about one of the school buses were away the scenic beauty of the the possibility of unforeseen to pull out in front of a steel Thomapple. flooding problems that might truck going to Bradford How much more fl ling occur if the proposed project White?” What if? will occur and what type of So from that remark, I damage from filling in the wet­ moves forward and a few other “what-ifs.” I was told have come to believe that it is lands is a legitimate concern that the BCRC can’t deal only those in favor of the and is a “what-if’ that needs to project who can be concerned be seriously considered. with “what-ifs.” Then I went to the June 24 about a future problem, a • Also, many have said that meeting where the BCRC “what-if’ that is highly it is useless to try and stop was going to make its final unlikely. the BCRC/village/township. What-ifs are the main rea­ That they will “shove it decision about proceeding lit project. with the project. I expected son for the proposed down our throats, whether them to discuss the issues What if there is a major traffic we want it or not." I do that the concerned public accident on the current bridge believe that we still live in a brought up at the June 18 and a fire at that exact same free speech, democratic, meeting. There was no dis­ time on the west side of majority-rules country. It is cussion at all among them at Middleville. How would the this type of apathy they EMS get to it? There are more count on and try to convince the public hearing. I presented to them in that are just as ludicrous, but us that that is the way it is. writing the concerns that they are all unknowns. This is not a “done deal." If I had a choice between a The DEQ still has to make a many have shared with me, again expecting some discus- possible accident between a decision on the wetlands being filled. On July 1, they 06674456 held a public hearing and ran it the way a hearing should j be run. The sad part was that there were not many people there, but understandably so. After so many meetings PHYSICAL THERAPY where we are led to believe there is nothing we can do, it’s easy to just give up and let them have their way. But it’s not over; we can YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics still stop the waste of mil­ • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics lions of dollars. Allegan has­ • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com n't even started its side of the • Back and Neck Pain project and doesn't plan to until 2012. 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SonWorld Adventure Park begins Monday, July 21, and continues through Friday, July 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with registration begin­ ning at 9:15 a.m. The pro­ gram will meet at Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St., Caledonia. Caledonia United Methodist Church invites all the children in the Caledonia and Middleville areas to join SonWorld Adventure Park vacation Bible school. At SonWorld Adventure Park, kids will experience the fun and excitement of an amusement park. Children will sing, watch skits, create crafts and play games. They also will discover more about who Jesus is and about some F it st Rehab I K I 1 Caledonia UMC hosting SonWorld Adventure VBS 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 I j �5• < X Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, July 5, 2008 Summer ball season a success for TA PRC The Thornapple Area and Parks Recreation Commission finished its 2008 summer baseball/softball program Monday, June 30, at the Crane Road ball­ fields. “This year was a great success/ said Kelly Pino, program director for TAPRC. “We had over 300 participants in the program.” “We expanded conces­ sions this year, coordinated by TAPRC board member Catherine Beyer, which also turned out to be a successful added project” TAPRC Board Chair Rhonda Fisk. “We appreciate the support of all of our team sponsors, M parents, participants, coach­ es, umpires and board mem­ bers/volunteers for making See BALL, page 9 1 READY TO START A r* NEW K. HOLIDAY TRADITION ? .-5 •A •* * A- L-* —■ * 4 ■ r I iS r * BOOK BETWEEN JUNE 13 AND JULY 25, 2008 AND RECEIVE UP TO $200 ON BOARD CREDIT. PLUS GET A 2 CATEGORY UPGRADE WHEN YOU BOOK BY JULY 11, 2008 $50 OBC 7-Night Western Caribbean 4-Night Bahamas Majesty of the Seas® November 24. 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MIDDLEVILLE - Donald F. Workman, age 80, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at home. He was bom on October IB 19, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the son of Herman and (Zella Graffes) Workman. He was married to Rose Marie Workman on June 25, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Donald was employed at Walker Industry 10 years and Grand Rapids Foam Rubber Co. 15 years He was a caring, loving husband, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his car- ing, loving wife of 53 years. Rose Marie Workman; two sons, Scott Workman of Middleville and Robin and Dianne Workman of North Dakota; one daughter, Cheryl Powers of Middleville; nine grandchil­ dren and nine great grand­ children. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Lee Workman and four brothers. Funeral services were held Monday. June 30, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Rev. Scott E. officiating. Manning Mt. Hope Interment Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements made by Funeral Beeler Home, Middleville. Raymond E. Finkbeiner MIDDLEVILLE Raymond E. Finkbeiner, age 81, of Middleville, passed away June 28, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Raymond was born on October 3, 1926 in Grand Rapids, the son of Elton and Harriet Finkbeiner. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1944. He entered the military August 17, 1945. He received an honorably dis­ charge in October 1946. Raymond was married to Margaret Smith on November 16, 1947 at the Parmalee Church. He lived on Whitneyville Road for 60 years. He was employed at a local Middleville Plumbing/Heating guy for over 60 years. He enjoyed time with fam­ ily, avid fan of auto racing, gardening, fishing, working in his community, and an avid bowler at the Middle Villa for 50+ years. He is survived by his car­ ing, loving wife of 60 years, Margaret Finkbeiner; four children, Dan and Sue Finkbeiner of Middleville, Tom and Nancy Finkbeiner of Roswell, New Mexico, Susan and Jim Cooper of Kentwood, and Ron and Ginger Finkbeiner of Hudsonville; six grandchil­ dren and three great grand­ children; and many family members and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Interment Mt. Hope . Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers memori­ al contributions may be to made Thornapple Township Emergency Services, 128 High St., Middleville, MI 49333 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 55356' FBC hosting basketball clinic Starting Tuesday, July 8, and ending Thursday, July 10, the First Baptist Church in Middleville will be host­ ing a free basketball clinic, offering skill instruction and game scrimmages for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. All skill levels are welcome. Players should bring their own basketball attire a light/dark reversible shirt or two T-shirts (one dark, one light). The clinics will be at the Willis Community Center located at First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville. Anyone with questions should contact Kent at 616318-7447. H 1 -;;Hd jf: Sr win® I uaosfo • •B id r, i ytMt (Ml famdy to cpuM, fave <z & x o in shear co___ __ _ __ pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 ’•U !*•> 269795-7719 ■Ln; Family Owned and Operated AC We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: Sign in to our registry for your cc “hard to find" items! 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Her daughter (Gladys Poll) will be hosting a cake and ice cream open house for her this Saturday, July 5 from 2-5 p.m. at her home, located at Jasonville Farms - 6680 Court. Valley Green Caledonia. Buying Scrap Gold for Cash 3 b* I b__ Al 1 9 4 E jana 9 A tengA ■ EWE E R S 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia. MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center k * * V r 94 »l 3 I I DEBBIE SMITH > Your Barry County Clerk I.. i.J • • • • t »5 Qi « * Vie ONLY Candidate with Hands-on Experience f/Re-Elect I iS YOUR COUNTY7 CLERK for 9 years Elected twice as YOUR COUNTY7 CLERK 27 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Supported by entire staff for re-election in 200S Saving Taxpayers approximately S50,000 per year by designing and programming ballots and voting equipment rather than paying a vendor I It is my belief, from my past 8 years as Hope Township Clerk, that Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barry’ County’ Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualifi­ cation Ll, * *% **G»S ability to handle the orked hard to I • Debbie has always w - officials eas- Debbie Smith knowledge, has the experience, and the dedication to keep the Barn' County Clerk's office Presenting the gift certificate from the Hastings City Bank Middleville Branch is Karen Scoby, Branch Manager. Jennifer Sprague of Middleville. "Ml ■ ” J Y| ^'"S^^nedialC‘\ to modem resui Susan VVlietstra Township Clerk .‘^1 Gift certificate presented Community members who attended the Taste of at Middleville at the Thornapple Kellogg High School on Friday, June 13, had the opportunity to enter a drawing for a savings bond at the Hastings City Bank **>■*!. fed* in, ft i a booth. Jennifer Sprague of Middleville received a gift certificate, a $50 savings bond from Hastings City Bank. The gift certificate from the Hastings City Bank Middleville Branch was pre- sented by Karen branch manager. Great Rates & Local Servicing site / * irireicx tail heMHEiKSi!. OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES *"T one of the best in West Michigan. Loma Wilson, Qis tie ton Township Clerk D^bbie Smiih has7 ' a positive can-do anj' attitude UdC that ,ha< cont*nually and su PPons local local clerks dcrk.5 encourages suppons form ^°n duu^ as Her « pcrthey ence, knowledge and detail are ^equaled. experiattention to r. . All a^. or Year Best Selection at the * AUGUST STH ELECTION Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith Scoby, » ttk Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, 7401 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland, Ml 48897 06674034 A No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. 4 r 1C-1 16 of Come celebrate One Nation Under God with great music, food, and festivities for the whole family. i radmi oxuai IM'lI needs Thorndppl* II — ‘<1 • b TJ,*X b.“i and the ability l ter •- individual Townships along with her other County Clerk duties. Linda Eddy-Hough J* ^<3 and < Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at I www.unrtedbankofmichigan.com CM cn tt UNITED BANK □ w W mortgage corporation Good things happen I when people get United. First Baptist Church “rw«3 UM ! f: presents Is Your Insurance Too IMPERSONAL? » “For Freedom Bring your home and auto policies to us for a FREE PERSONAL review. Personal insurance is our specialty. 99 A Patriotic Celebration Under the Skies July 6, 2008 • 7:00pm 1 — r_ *; Bv *■ F - First Baptist Church 5215 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9726 V A5* I " al (The Coffee's On Us!) >\l r r 4,4 I \ I rl’ III L ' BK DeVries Insurance PAFAPISC f INAN/JAL Come be our guest for 891-8125 DeVriesAgency.com 9359 Cherry Valley Caledonia free food, fun, and entertainment all out­ Ji Z4uto-Owners Insurance Life Homo Car Business side under the skies. I Evening’s Attractions: Hot Dogs Inflatables Cotton Candy Popcorn Clowns Elephant Ears Snowcones Slushies Ice Cream Dessert and Coffee Bar Kentwood Community Band FBC Worship Choir FBC Kids Choir *■ I § £—* �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. July 5, 2008 VOTE nUGUST 5TH CRAIG STOLSONBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER s YANKEE SPRINGS & ORANGEVILLE fc Pa»d for by the Committee to Elect Craig Stolsonburg « O 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. Michigan has failing grade on bicyclist laws With summer here and bicyclists out on our roads, we will have to learn a new law - not really a new law but just the way Michigan abides by it I recently had a run-in, in Caledonia Township, with a bicyclist group from the Ada area on my way home, three bicyclists were riding down Whitneyville Road on the right-hand side on the white line (Whitneyville has three feet on the right side of the white line but the bicyclists think they have to ride the line). I slowed down to about 15 to 20 miles per hour (speed limit is 55), waited and then went out and around them to pass. I looked in my mirror to come back in, when I saw the front guy holding on to my rear wheel opening riding along. I slammed on my brakes and he tried to stop and not fall, but not thinking I was going to stop when he grabbed my car, he jumped and fell. I got out asking if he was okay and what was he doing grabbing my car, to which he started screaming, "I hope you have good insurance because I am going to sue you for everything you have. I need a new bike, pants and helmet. You were in my lane and it’s your fault.” When the cops finally got there, I was told it did not matter what I had to say or the hand print on my wheel opening where he had held on did not matter. I was at fault, point blank, for being in the bicyclist lane. I received a ticket for improper passing. I was in a passing zone but I did not go all the way into the oncoming lane. Had I not been in a passing zone I would have received a careless and reck'll i less driving ticket. Also this was the guy’s sixth car/bike accident in the past year and half (something funny there). When asked about the law on this, the coup said, “Look it up on the Internet and read about it.” So I googled bicy­ clist laws, MI (bikelaws.org/ ill laws/Michigan/pdf) and was shocked at what I found. Michigan has a F-rating on upholding the bike laws. 12 points, (40 is failing). According to the cops, the 9 See GRADE, next page CALEDONIA VISION CENTER Transitions* For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmail.com *1 ■ ■' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available here 17X4 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP •i 1 * SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD JUNE 09, 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Clerk Vlietstra, and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Vlietstra, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley. Absent: Bo'ysen, Schad. Others present. Moffat. Middleton, 13 public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as printed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of May 12, 2008 approved as amended on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Minutes of June 02, 2008 approved as printed on motion by Buckowing and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT - Local Future with a presentation on alternative energy; Pam Jarvis and Mark Whitney introduced themselves as candidates for larry County Clerk; Mark Englerth introduced himself as a candidate for Barry County Drain Commissioner. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approved bills in the amount of $85,419.35 on motion by Buckowing and second by Vlietstra (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ -------in the department. Authorized the Clerk to inquire of other Township Clerks whether they will be pur­ chasing 4-station voting booths and to go ahead and order one if the price reduction is available, also authorized the Clerk to speak with Village of Middleville regarding purchase of another by the Village on motion by Harrison and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). TREASURER’S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. Treasurer and Clerk working with auditors this week. Summer taxes to be mailed first part of July. CORRESPONDENCE Reviewed correspondence- from Green Gables Haven. ApprovedI payment of $3000 to Green Gables Haven for current fiscal year on motion by Vlietstra and second by Buckowing (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:__ ... fit r pm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E Caledonia, Ml 49316 ,0^. A 616] 891-20/20 •p COUNTY REPORT Commissioner French reported ity on various actions of the Barry County Commission. □ CK AN PLANNING AND ZONING J3AFE> Update and discussion on activi­ \ r— / ties within the Township. Reminder of Public Hearing on cfVe con the Finkbeiner/Crane Road • • • ridge project on Wednesday, • unlock your car .IB. June 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at TTES building. • duplicate your keys EMERGENCY SERVICES • program computer-chip keys Update and discussion on activi­ • re-key all door locks the same ties within TTES. Authorized The GFWC-Gun Lake area womens club continues to • install new locks and deadbolts Middleton to submit bid to beautify the Yankee Springs Township Park. Here Pennock Hospital Hospice pro4691 North M-37 Hwy. gram for transport of patients on Sandy Markukaitis, Fran Leonard, Sue Stephenson and Middleville, Ml 49333 motion by Harrison and second Ruthe Perino pause in their planting and mulching of Iby Eavey (5 Ayes, 2 Absent), flower beds. 269-795-4800 M-F 8-5:30 Authorized purchase of softener 877-795-SECURITY (7328) salt at a cost of $288.12 on motion by Kelley and second by luckowing (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved purchase of chain saw at cost not to exceed $300 on motion by Harrison and second by Kelley (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Approved purchase of tee shirts for duty use by Emergency Services personnel at a cost not to exceed $2700 on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). OLD/NEW BUSINESS a None, Dear Customer, COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Due to the tremendous amount of vehicles that were sold over the last several weeks. Wittenbach Grand is vunimmees. Committees. approved Approved new currently experiencing a severe shortage of vehicles in the pre-owned market. charge per year for Carveth Village of $2400 for TAPP membership on motion by Vlietstra Finding pre-owned vehicles in good condition locally is becoming nearly impossible and very expensive. and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Agreed to obtain As a result, if you own a 1997 through 2005 vehicle (in good condition), Wittenbach Grand would like the quote to repair a tower stone at opportunity to buy it from you. Mt. Hope Cemetery on motion by Eavey and second by Harrison (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). Agreed to notI This event is perfect for you! We are excited about the opportunity to buy your pre-owned vehicle charge Jeff Pettinga the fee of and show you how you may be able to buy or lease a new or newer vehicle for the same or less money. $250 as previously billed on All you need to do is call to schedule an appointment within the next five days while there are reservamotion by Harrison and second by Vlietstra (5 Ayes, 2 Absent). tions still available. PUBLIC COMMENT-Rhonda Fisk approached Board with thanks regarding the TK 8th Requirements: Registered owner of the vehicle must be present with your potential trade. No purchase Grade service project. necessary. POLL OF MEMBERS - No fur­ ther comments. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Don’t forget: Bring the title of the vehicle you are selling and your driver’s license. You do not have to adjourned at 10:05 p.m. purchase a vehicle to take advantage of this incredible buyback offer. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk 7 V Complete text of the minutes AN AMERICAN n*orxj“rizxc: may be read at the Township Hall Drive Beautiful during regular business hours, 06674379 u B women’s Club continues to work on YS park Security Lock and Safe I J IV/ TTENBA CH Al. it VEHICLE BUYBACK NOTICE II Jll R VOLUTION 749 W. Main St. • Lowell • 897-9227 • 800-936-0040 n.X? �* •II The Sun and News, Middleville, July 5, 2008/ Page 9 GRADE, continued from previous page lx S’ ^4 •lk’^ w bicyclist can weave, swerve and move anywhere up to the yellow line at anytime while riding on our roads, giving them more rights on the roads than vehicles. I was also told if I have to follow them for five miles 1 work in and I get to pay even more to drive down our streets to get home. I raised my kids to ride on the right shoulder and it's not the kids who ride all over the roads. before I can pass all the way in the other lane, that's what I have to do, no matter how slow they ride. I have been driving over 30 years and I was never told this on any driver's test I've taken. This is the town I live and 06674531 BALL, continued from page J > Q iL?hs, 2S Si?1 v' i, r 7 Fasicks to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary «• I F T3 k- for ■ 1 £ 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 i www.shearattitudessalon.com £ _ __ _ _ Middleville, Ml 49333. The church is located on M-37, just north of Middleville. I *?5W ♦- T ' ft i. 1 ’ i-r J I C3 u3 Kb Overseeing the concession stand at Monday night’s games at Crane Road Ballfields h Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk; Kelly Pino, TAPRC Program Director; Rhonda Fisk, TAPRC Board Chair; ± L-* v-i z-x 1 ADUi Catherine Beyer, TAPRC recreational activities avail­ Member and Board able to the residents of the Concession Manager. TAPRC area.” The commission is made up of representatives of Township, Thornapple Thornapple-Kellogg Schools and the Village of Middleville. Funding for programs is % made possible by sponsor­ I II ships, registrations and oper­ ational support from the Barry County United Way, tyc fade, Township, Thornapple Thornapple-Kellogg Schools and the Village of Middleville. !JE»k I ’’ _ — — bi* ¥ • - 5 /i *?■ f • * • *- s* 11. r 49 WHITNEYVILLE AVENUE, SE ALTO $172,000 ■ I •* kA 1 4^-' ^2 ■ E* A d • Bright and cheery home • Four bedrooms and two baths • Living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace • Oak kitchen with pantry and tile backsplash • Hardwood floors • Lower level family room with fireplace • Over an acre • Deck overlooking a creek and pond • Caledonia Schools For your private showing please call Maggie at 269-795-0089 * Ha 1/2 OFF jail w s Buy One TANNING PACKAGE Get One oj Equal or Lesser Value 1j~ On Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. there will be an open house at the First Baptist Church of Middleville to commemorate Robert and Sharon Fasick’s 50th year of marriage. All friends and family of the couple are invited to celebrate with them and their children. No gifts, i please. Those unable to attend may send cards and qood wishes to the Fasicks at 1345 N. Briggs Rd., k» Formerly known os Desert Sun Hair & Tanning r Ik »!- 4 hair & tanning ' 0 J’S X' it's the bicyclist groups from other counties who know what they can get away with. Have you ever passed one and not gone all the way over? CLASSIC REALTY 319 N. Broadway • Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-2488 * I s Ill H ■til nriflia Bl V** You ve got to ♦ -J rz mi admit it, we I ..... -J -*J« - . IS f ate love our teams. Z” £ oc 1• *• L ffi Work con tin ties on S tree tscape ■BACH Not even torrential rains keep the work from progressing on Main Street in Middleville as Streetscape construction continues. The project is project to be finished i/ n by the end of August or the beginning of September. Whether they hit home runs, score touchdowns or slam dunk the ball, we give them our support and loyalty. There’s a team in your hometown that turns it around and gives you support and loyalty.....your local independent agent and Auto-Owners Insurance Company. As a neighborhood agent we work on your team to provide the best coverage at the right price. - Iff . - - / ■A. **- BODYSHOP f / - - Ji / 1 i®i>5 I'll If r Ef Ask us about Safe. Sound. Secure.9 coverage from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. -- ' - iAuto- Owners Insurance 4 T ✓ & ✓ XF[,4^\ • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail * Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. With Offices in Delton & Hastings 616-891-0150 yt “VV? meet hv accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner Caledonia • mnv.edsbody.com s A Q Delton 269-623-5115 800-223-3590 Hastings 269-948-3720 888-223-3590 § �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 5, 2008 K FREEPORT SOFTBALL ■ f « * a* <- * 2k t r- - .Zz V < .z r < UKX ** 4 r- A 5 Freeport Softball 2008 Standings Mens Fast Pitch ■ I D-E League Munn Manufacturing ..3-1 Hastings Bowl .............. 2-1 Area Merchants ......0-4 Thomapple Clean Up .2-2 Huskies........................... 3-1 Eaton Heating & Cooling ...................... 2-2 Games Scheduled for July 7 - 6:30 p.m. - 3 vs. 2; 8 p.m. - 6 vs. 5. Games Scheduled for July 9 - 1 vs. 6; 5 vs. 4. ’ ■Wl ■ -4•• -Rtf < LAw • i * * __ * . Co-Ed Slow Pitch Friday Night New session of swimming lessons to begin soon The YMCA of Barry County is getting ready to offer the next session of swimming lessons. The classes teach children the skills they need to be proficient in the water or may advance their skills to the next level. The next session of swimming lessons in Middleville at the Thornapple Kellogg community pool will begin July 14. Lessons in Freeport will begin July 22. Swimming instruction in Nashville will begin July 21. Call the YMCA to reserve a spot 269-945-4574, or register online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. Freeport Elevator .... 4-2 Varney Construction . . .2-4 Hastings Ortho/ Northside .... 4-2 Blarney Stone .. 4-2 Michigan General Grinding .................... 6-0 Affordable Asphalt .. . .2-4 Tires 2000 i...................... 0-6 Games Scheduled for July 11, Men’s Fast Pitch Hall of Fame Tourney. S wartzlander-Pickard I Molly Marie Pickard and Steve Swartzlander will be united in matrimony on Oct. 4. 2008. The bride-to-be graduated z Runyon-Dill The bride-to-be, Nicole Marie Runyon, is the daughtcr Milo and Nancy Runyon of Howell. She is a 2001 graduate of Howell High School and a 2006 of graduate Western Michigan University, with a degree in business adminis­ tration. She is employed at Perrigo Company in Allegan. The future groom, Shaun Steven Dill, is the son of John and Sharon Dill of Caledonia. He is a 2001 grad­ uate of Caledonia High School and will be graduat­ ing from Western Michigan University this December. He has been working for Kalamazoo Public Schools as a substitute teacher. The couple plan to wed in the summer of 2008. from Caledonia High School and Aauinas College. Aquinas Currently, she is attending Michigan State University for a master’s degree in child development. She teaches kindergarten/first grade at the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in Grand Rapids. She and her parents, Carl and Mary Jo Pickard are of Alto. The future groom graduat­ from ed Creston High School. Currently, he is the executive chef of Aurora Pond Retirement Community in Wyoming. He and his parents, Michael and Sharon Swartzlander, are of Grand Rapids. ‘f A i0 l.\ IS"* 1^ ■i li P5*. ■ MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODYSHOP • > I 3; ‘ i i®u jsW 'J ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • Call ... J I • (269) 795-9596 & M Master:ard V ’ w I n All Insurances Welcome ? - ■J *1 § Owned and Operated by... I € ' k Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com Graham Highly Recommended for Aluminum Siding THE ORIGINAL AQUA BORNE / CERAMIC COATINGS . rn ■X\ ■ ♦ SI Independence 7 0 EXTERIOR ELITE EGGSHELL HOUSE PAINT HOUSE PAINT EVERYDAY PRICE s2355 A JL* * EXTERIOR LO-SHEEN Exterior ceramic paint guaranteed satisfaction as long as you own your own home «« .1 I . •• 1 u w Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals SPECI EXTERIOR SOFT-GLOSS LUMBER JACKET SEMI-TRANSPARENT Handsome soft gloss Natural. Canyon Brown, Natural Cedar. 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'L A ♦ 1 I Thursday afternoons from 1to 1:30 p.m. are special now on the veranda at the Erb’s home on Grand Rapids Street in Middleville. Shelley Erb is hosting stories with —U. -k I *■ fl : Stories on the Veranda • .... < #li All Makes and Models 7 1 j ALL IMPORTS WELCOME 1 V/SA J J JI I $33“ of cleaning solution. r I I I SAVE $2.00 I $0722 / z Gal • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery f • Long-Haul m & Off-Road DOBBINS I o r >A J >Tas.I I >11 Lm /J D0BBIAI5 JEFF Service • Service • Service i Dependable, damage-free ^945-0191 Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting § -J DOBBIN'S k I fl A AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician _____ linRflHAH “ pPRAHRM 227 E. MAIN ST. • CALEDONIA. 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State St., Hastings Pennock HEA LTH PUT YOUR FUTURE FIRST 06674355 TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS Recreation THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Y V2003 HA SPECIAL MEETING NEW CUSTOM PAINT, JUNE 02, 2008 RIMS, PIPES, BRAKES. CALL TO ORDER - Special LOWERED 1", LOTS OF meeting called to order at 2:45 CHROME. THIS IS AN p.m. EYE CATCHING BIKE! ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ MUST SEE!!!! $13,000. DANCE - Present: Boysen, (616)893-6681 Buckowing, Vlietstra, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: None. Others present: None. Fann OLD/NEW BUSINESS Agreed that the intent on the E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED moratorium on sign ordinance ANIMAL Rescue and Teen enforcement is to have any Haven is in urgent need of changes to existing signs or new HAY DONATIONS. We signs follow the existing ordi­ will come pick it up, clean nance and procedure, however out your bam of old hay no citation in violation of the sign (Any type of hay that isn't ordinance would be issued prior moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 to the end of the moratorium and is a non-profit organization. also agreed that a notice of viola­ All donations are tax deduc­ tion may be issued prior to the tible. PLEASE CALL end of the moratorium on motion (269)962-2015 by Schad and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ADJOURNMENT - Meeting All real estate advertising in this news­ adjourned at 4:40 p.m. paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Respectfully submitted by and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise Rhonda L. Fisk, Deputy Clerk “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ Complete text of the minutes may nation based on race, color, religion, sex. be read at the Township Hall dur­ handicap, familial status, national origin, ing regular business hours. age or martial status, or an intention, to 06674377 WINREPLACEMENT DOWS FROM $179 instal­ led; vinyl siding from $1.89/square foot installed; roofing from $1.69/square foot installed. 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No. 28/July 12, 2008 — o3 Construction begins no on TKHS renovations I nO jintniz smodT loortoZ to Lein uzn adl .gni inW odnsatn ISOlioX bi; bni; god ori) ntblitfd jonbuj; in/nJao o ran tfnoflT by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Monday, July 7, con­ struction on renovations at Thomapple Kellogg High School began with a ceremo­ nial groundbreaking held at the rear of the existing build­ ing. With shovels in hand, members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education and administration marked the beginning of what will be a significant addition to the building including a new auditorium, "Main Street" entrance to the high school, new offices and relocated Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. The construction will take about two years to complete, said Superintendent Gary Rider. At a special June 26 meet­ ing, the board had to approve some cost savings to the project which do not change its square footage. In other construction-relat­ ed news the board approved at the July 7 meeting, addi­ tional security measures which include 60 new cam­ eras, a new electronic key system and a vestibule-type entrance to the high school See SCHOOL, page 3 -5 fl 3-’ ** ■ XY5 ‘ ' 4 2^ITS- Members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board and the administration make it official and break ground for the renovations at Thornapple Kellogg High School. McCarty reelected president of Caledonia school board IA loom I lori'jZ )m tli limoo anoo jr/r.G ii DO ►TO* oH no>I I aril oq ttaoD Ignnq?. Isnatem 9V/ 4 odi lianuoD if al Kt stow JnoD 2 flbftow d amo j w bnil lUllgflOO tenatem njicqsQ fo nr iso 'olbbiM »m orfj lOOOJt zamfifi fcitebnfiv by Fran Faverman Staff Writer At an organizational meeting last week, the Community Caledonia Schools Board of Education elected its officers and set its meeting schedule for the coming year. For the first time, new­ comers Bill Donohue and David Nemmers participat­ ed in the meeting. Both were elected in May. Board Vice President Ken Yonker presided until the election of Debra McCarty to a second term as ooara president. board Following her re-election to the post, McCarty presided over the re-election of Yonker as vice president. Brad Engelberg was elected secretary, and Patricia Johnson was re-elected treasurer. The board established its working committees for the coming year and appointed Yonker as its legislative contact person. The board also approved the schedule of workshop and regular monthly meet­ ings for the coming year. The board year (Note: begins July 1 and ends June 30.) The schedule is avail­ able at the district adminis­ trative offices at the Duncan Middle Lake School, 9753 Duncan Lake Ave. Board member Mike Patterson reported that the Kilt Classic Run had raised $9,000 and asked. "Where does the money go?" His particular concern is the requirements of Title IX, a federal statute mandating See BOARD, page 3 Vandalism, from serious to hits Middleville political, by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Continued vandalism at Spring Park in Middleville and vandalism ot construction materials in the street-scape area were topics discussed at the Middleville Village Council meeting July 8. In Spring Park, restrooms were vandalized again. Contractors and crews working on Main Street have come back several days to find windows broken and construction barrels and materials moved. Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriff's Department who is the offioffi­ cer in charge in the Village of Middleville, announced at the meeting that there is a $1,000 reward offered for the names of those doing the vandalism in the village. Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call the village offices at 269-795-3385. Local candidates such as Susan Vlietstra are also deal­ ing with vandalism of politi­ cal signs. Recently piles of signs were found at the comer of Patterson and Jackson roads in Thomapple Township. “We had a similar problem in the 2006 primary on Jackson Road,” she said. Vlietstra and the other can­ didates get permission from property owners to place signs and are disappointed when the signs are removed. Many of these signs dis­ covered on Patterson Road were also ruined, since they were wet and stacked on top of each other. Vlietstra and the other can- didates invest in signs. “Political signage is a significant investment of time and money on the part of a candidate and their supporters,” she said. The village offices have received some calls about the placement of signs. The rule is they can be placed any­ where but cannot obstruct the view for drivers. The wholesale destruction of signs is a continuing problem. Some candidates have mentioned that they believe that some removal of signs is by other candidates or their supporters, as well. While there is no reward for the identification of the sign vandals, vandals. candidates believe that the removal of signs is counter to free political expression. Leaky roof sparks discussion by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer The building occupied by Fire Caledonia the Department suffered water damage when heavy rains driven by high winds pene­ trated the roof over the kitchen and office areas. Carpeting and ceiling tiles were the principal casualties. Work being done on mechanical units on the roof, as well as the age of the roof, also may have contributed to the intake of water in those areas. Leaks also occurred in the portion of the big roof over some of the area where the fire trucks are garaged and in an unused portion of the building. The presentation of a quote from a roofing company for $7,500 to repair the *• front lower office by fire Chief Brian Bennett led to a larger discussion at the Caledonia Township Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) meeting Tuesday, The roof becomes crucial because also at issue is putting a ceiling on the space used by the department for training. Because of the height of the building, the department would like to make the train­ ing room ceiling double as a floor to a second story that ultimately could be used to provide accommodations for firefighters. The project presents design issues and has been a relatively low priority on the to-do list since the department has occupied the building. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, who chaired the meeting in the absence of committee Chairman Don Koopmans, was reluctant to support the expense of repairing the office roof. After the August elections. the township board will begin work on the annual budget for 2009. he said, adding that the board also will begin looking at moving some of the township offices into the space not used by the fire department. (Approximately 15,000 square feet of the 29.000-plus-squarefoot building remains unused; the department uses about 14.000 square feet.) Renovating some of the space for offices would require additional work on the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. It is also likely that a separate entrance would have to be constructed as well as addi­ tional parking for employees and the public. Hence, the prospect of possibly having to figure in the cost of re­ roofing the building com­ pletely is not one to thrill township officials already coping with a tight budget. In other business, the committee approved forwarding to the township board a rec­ ommendation from the hir­ ing committee chaired by Capt., Scott Siler to add nine additional members to the department on a probation­ ary basis. The PS AC also forwarded to the board a request for approval of the purchase of a rear hose bed cover for the 1996 Freightliner truck at a cost of $1,325. Bennett explained that at the time the truck was built, hose bed covers were not required. "Today you cannot buy a fire truck without a hose bed cover." explained Bennett. The cover will have to be custom-made and installed by Tech Masters, a maker of equipment for firetrucks. The cover helps prevent deterio­ ration of the hose due to exposure to rain, sun and cold. It also helps to prevent the hose from running off the truck while en route to a fire. Bennett reported that Caledonia's participation in the airport disaster training went well. The Caledonia department supplied water through a shuttle system. He observed that the airport really depended on neighbor­ ing departments because its facilities were minimal. He noted that the airport was desirous of more involve- See LEAK, page 3 In This Issue... • Committee to discuss Orangeville Days July 14 • Caledonia Township planners approve SUP for wireless provider • Middleville girls have another perfect season in Dorr league • Caledonia wrestlers do some summer camping J 3 I �ry T3 a Caledonia grad to go around the world in 11 months by F4aine Gilbert Peace Corps and the faith of Habitat for Humanity.” according to a press release AIM’s headquarters are m Gainesville. Ga The route we have right now is subject to change from country to country depending on ministry oppf jfi uni ties as well as safe­ ty issuer etc said 22-year old Carly. "However the areas (like Eastern Europe. ( entra) America) are pretty set As it stands right now our route is: l^ave from Un Angeles on Sept 28 for the Philippines, then to China, Kenya. Uganda. Ethiopia, India. Romania. Serbia/Bosma. Mexico. Guatemala and Nicaragua. She decided to become involved in The World Race after her college graduation because Mwhat little I have seen and know of the world has been more than enough to break my heart and cause me to question, what am I doing4? "The facts alone arc stag­ gering - a whole generation being wq 1 out by AIDS, and more people in slavery today than ever before.” Carly said "But even more than impersonal statistics arc faces I have seen, personally in Mexico. Michigan and around the United States, and the stories shared by friends and other World Races. These individual sto­ ries shake me to my core *• After asking God for years what is His answer to the poverty and pain, the for­ gotten faces and exploited children. I’m hearing Him say ‘You. and your genera­ tion.’* she said. "Im being given the opportunity to hold hands, build homes and share the love of God around the world. It s going to be a journey of faith in God’s plans, but there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing. I am excited about this opportunity ... I will have a chance to teach English classes and Bible studies, work with street children, the homeless and women in AahaToh/ F^ltlor With a University of Michigan bachelor’s degree in hand tince April, one might think Carly Farver would be entenng the u>rporalc world, starting a busi­ ness or pursuing advanced studies. The 2fKj4 graduate of Caledonia High School u definitely ncx jumping into a career in the material world right after college Instead, she s leaving behind every­ day distractions and com­ forts. Carty is leaping into what she expects to be the •dventurc J a h‘ time Ihe World Race, which will take her on an extraordinary mis­ sion trip to 11 countries in 11 months. The Race was founded in 2OQ5 by Adventures in Missions (AIM) founder Seth Barnes "as an inter­ denominational mission trip» It has been detent 1 as hav­ ing the adventure and com­ petition of the TV show The Amazing Race with the commitment and service of the </ I HASTINGS 4 www.GOTI c»m 713 295 4900 LUALin ’ U r ATI DC ntAltKj NhIImi at Stale ttfMiri RaMfe InM • M ImM HnBeM MM . »« wnttoBs BIO SCREE M.OO All SEATS 7* r flwvwmny $6.50 - ■ 9 r I o ttopMaaa 1M0WTIMF1 IM. 7/17 jUMMEP MOVIES 9 «»~u FrMtov ■< U>M> am 7/14 7/16 MR MAGORIUM * * I | JU A W*T1 WONDYR 7MRORIUM (*•» news on Utt HW THf DARK KNIGHT (PG 131 7/11 17:01 AM O NfUBOT II TNI DOUKN ARMY 00 1 50 4 30. 7 10 9 90 04 MEfT DAVf iPG)12 30.?40.4 <PG13i11 so 7 00. 9 fO FAI/SAT LS 11 30 O (I HANCOCK [PG 13) 11 20 1 40 4 10. 6 40 9 10 rm* t l s 11 to WAU«E (O) 11 10. 1 30 4 00 6 .30 9 00 J F RI/SAT LS 11 40 rCou 1 IJ I > ■ p E I >F4irjM i t m i rev'Wtej'tt'y pop i i I - ► Carly Farver is pictured here with a child in an orphanage in Colima. Mexico. Carly worked there last summer as a missionary and is making plans to serve God in 11 countries when she departs on The World Race in September prostitution as well as do church plants and construc­ tion* Carly, the daughter of Bruce and Susan Farver. found out about The World Race through a Web search last fall for Christian Missions. "On their home page (the worldrsce.org) you can read about what current World Racers are doing through their blogs, and what has been done in the past. Also through their Web site I read about their values (of part­ nering with (he world, living simply, doing ministry and serving God) and sent in numerous questions to their wonderful staff before decid­ ing this was the mission I wanted to do. From there. I filled out a quick application. then a full application, had a phone interview’ and was accepted last December.” she said. ‘it is hard to name one thing I am looking forward to the most. 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For Re ven al inn* and Information Please Call CORRECTION: SwierengA & 12-Night Mediterranean Greek lule* 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Exptrnrr <4 the Sena* Dtpatinj from Cane Liberty. ayonne NJ November 21 2fXW 10-Night New C aledonia lure and experiencing new things, as well as living and working in a community of passionate people (fellow Racers). But what I look for­ ward to the most is living out a faith in God that is authen­ tic and put into action each day.” Participants, who range in age from 21 to 35. in The World Race, spend most of their time in ministry. They will work with local church cs in each country and sene the needs of each community they visit. Carly said. Sent out similar!) t<» the disciples in Matthew 10 (of the Bible), dependent on the hospitality and generosity of others, these individuals will have the opportunity to be God’s hands and feet to the nations. ‘Past racers have held the » hands of orphans in Mozambique. sought out women caught in prostitu­ tion in the bars of Thailand and rebuilt homes devastated by earthquakes in Peru.” according to a press release. "At the end of each month, after packing up their tents and re-stuffing their back­ packs, teams of four to six people use their scarce resources, coupled with wit and faith, to travel from one country to the next and one continent to another." Carly is in the process of raising $ 13.8(H) to cover the costs of living, food, trans­ portation and ministry dur­ ing her mission trip. Some weeks she will be sleeping in a tent that she will carry with her. As of July 8. she has and childcare helper, and raised $10,285. Leadership Training partici­ me pant.” Carly "People support said. In through going to my Web Caledonia where she attends (carl) farver. the w orl - Cornerstone site United drace.org) or sending a Methodist, she is currently check into Adventures in part of a weekly women’s Missions. All gifts are tax Bible stud). Previously, at deductible.” Carl) said. Cornerstone, she has helped Her first taste of mission in the office and at sports work was a week-long tnp. camps. arranged by her church. During her high school Cornerstone United years, she played varsity ten­ Methodist Church on 68th nis for three years and varsi­ Street, for high school stu­ ty soccer for two scars and dents. Carly returned to w as co-captam of both teams Mexico last summer to live during her senior year at and work at an orphanage in Caledonia High where she Colima. was in the Top Ten of her When asked about high class. Carly also played vol­ lights of working in the leyball dunng her freshman orphanage, she said. "The and sophomore high school big picture would be meeting years and was a member of the kids who accepted me the National Honor Sociel). right away and drew me into When Carly starts her ridiculous games in which I World Race journey, she w ill couldn’t speak Spanish fast be leaving with the seventh enough, called out to me to team to go out since the help with their English founding of the organization. homework, and who prayed People interested in fol­ over me the morning that I lowing Carly’s travels can left to go back to my ‘nor­ visit her blog at: carlyfarvmal’ life. er.theworldracc.org which "Smaller moments that she will be updating regular­ stick out in my mind arc ly with stories, photos and singing worship songs with videos during her time as a Helen, and a 70-something World Racer. year old missionary from On her blog page, along Pera in English while she wilh a contact link, one can sang along in Spanish; cook­ choose to financially support ing up and eating a variety of her by clicking on the foods I would have never ‘Support Me!’ button tried in the states; and getting She hopes people will visit a plastic ball and bat at Wal- her page and offer up their Mart and spending an after­ prayers and encouragement, noon playing baseball’ in ( arly quotes a verse from the the dirt.” Carly said. Bible’s book of Habakkuk in When she completes The which God says. I ook al World Race, if she doesn’t the nations and watch and <>pt lot other long-term mis­ be utterly amazed. Lor I am sionary work or return to one going to do something in of the countries or ministries your days that you would not she experienced to continue believe, even if you were mission work there. Carly told” (NIV). And she invites would like to work in the anyone interested to lake part non-profit sector. If she does in it go the non-profit route, it may entail going back to school for a master’s degree in social work or public In last week’s issue, a health, she said. story about Caledonia’s At U-M. she earned a Fourth of July parade bachelor’s of art in psycholo­ incorrectly identified the gy degree with a minor in workplace of Cindy science. technology and McCombs, who was quot­ society. ed in the article. "Al my church in Ann McCombs is a compliance Arbor, New Life. I was officer at Grand Valley involved over the years as a Co-op Credit Union. Bible study leader, greeter <** * ’ *•’ MLS 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (2G9) 795-3305 OPEN <>:CX> - 5:30 MON. - I HI. < �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 3 From Our Readers Committee to discuss Orangeville Days July 14 Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues MX Si.W S 2* *$ •a?4 Residents urged to help stop building conflict become available Saturday, July 26, at Gillette's Bait Shop on Marsh Road. Details and other information will be negotiation with Iran are Americans are encouraged to To the editor: available at Gillette's. and silenced as our president and participate in National Days increasing With Action Teen members of the renewed threats of a many members of Congress of Coordinated Orangeville • Baptist Church U.S./Israeli attack on Iran forge ahead with plans to against war with Iran from will help with kids games, before the end of the Bush sanction Iran with measures July 19 to 21. During this time, call, write or e-mail the and members of the Fountain term jn office, Americans such as HCR362. of Truth Church will be per­ must act. This bill, if approved, White House (202-224forming during the entertain­ We must speak out at a would further alienate Iran 3121), as well as your sena­ ment portion of the day. time when we are already (which is already testing its tor (Carl Levin, Debbie and Volunteers are still needed burdened by our involve­ missiles in the region to Stabenow) to help make this event a sue- ment and occupation of show it will not be intimidat­ Congressional representative cess. Anyone who would like Afghanistan and Iraq at: a ed), initiating potential retal­ to let Washington know that to volunteer for Orangeville tjme wnen oppose aggression when over 4,000 iation against American you Days can attend the meeting American men and women troops already in the Middle against Iran. Write letters such as this one to your local on Monday, July 14, at 7 have died and three to four East. p.m. in the Orangeville times that number have been Oil shipments could be newspaper. The States United Township Hall. physically and emotionally blocked through the Straits damaged for the rest of their of Hormuz, and other area bypassed diplomacy five have have already years ago and invaded Iraq. lives; at a time when nations America funds our current announced their intention to That has had dire and long­ wars by borrowing from support Iran, escalating the term consequences for all of % us. We need de-escallation of China and others, indentur­ already tense situation. armed conflict in the Middle vice president, Kim Selleck America could see itself There will be a slight ing our children and their which will require that dur­ ing school hours, those visit­ decrease in seating capacity as secretary and Tom Ward children to repayment for with, at minimum, higher gas East, not more. prices and deeper recession. ing the building enter an following the addition of the as treasurer. Each board A enerations to come. Don Wilson, member will continue to To avert such disaster, new hand rails. Hand rails Reasoned voices calling office and sign in before Ada serve on the same commit ­ there are options. Patriotic already exist in the visiting for genuine diplomacy and going further into the build­ tees. stands. ing. The board also approved The board approved the This plan also includes meetings for the 2008-09 purchase of new social stud ­ closing the entrance at McFall near the gymnasium ies text books for third grade. school year with most meet­ ings scheduled on the second This purchase $4,000 after school starts. car or light truck traveling passing, like they would To the editor: Monday of each month. In includes paperback books The new technology pur­ 60-plus miles per hour is another automobile. This is in regard to last April, the meeting will be on and some Internet resources. chase of more than $230,000 plenty of room. I find it interesting that all the third Monday due to week's "Michigan has failing Board member Dave is in addition to the security Let ’ s all remember that semi trucks go into the other spring break. The starting grade on bicyclist laws" in Smith asked that the admin ­ cameras already in place and the person on the bicycle is lane as if passing an automo ­ the Sun and News. time of the meetings was istration and teachers contin ­ includes 17 cameras posted someone ’s father, mother, bile. Is it that they know the I work in downtown changed to 7 p.m. ue to work on ways to reduce outside the school buildings. sister, son or daughter. laws of the roads? Middleville and live about six Board salary was contin­ the “50-pound backpack" by Cameras are in all buildings. Surely, making it to work or As for the author of that miles out of town. During the Rider also noted that with looking for textbooks online. ued at $15 per meeting. to a friend's house 40 sec ­ letter, may I make a sugges ­ The next meeting of the summer months, I ride my The board discussed the the oversight of Owen Ames onds sooner is not worth tion? Ride a bike down Thornapple Kellogg Board bicycle to work as often as I fact that not all households in Kimball, construction at another's life. Whitneyville Road for a Education will be can for a number of reasons of the area have Internet access McFall is now meeting time Dave Howell, block or two and then tell me — my health, the environ­ Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. or may be limited to dial-up expectations even with the Middleville that a foot between you and a ment and now the cost of construction delays earlier service, which could mean gasoline. very slow downloads of this spring that led to the dis­ I used to ride to the right of covery of asbestos and the information. the white line on the side of In other business, the (fjaAlnq (1)QjdJjiJAi/ ffeh (fhild/i£n & CldulL& cutting of a gas line. the road but found if I did that The board also approved a board approved a yearly or was on the line where the reorganization. Officers for $19,000 project to add shoulders were narrow, the year remain Don Haney handrails to the home side of ment from the Caledonia mo torists would go past at 60 the Bob White stadium. as president, Scott Kiel as department because of its or so mj]es per hour and pass location. It was the second wjthin inches of my handle­ exercise in which his depart- bars, ment has been a participant. I now ride in the right side Bennett also called the of the traffic lane and find WelcomingL New Patients "For the effects you are after" committee's attention to the most p eOple afford me a safe people 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 quarterly meeting of the ^y slowing down and B South Metro Coalition on JULY SPECIALS 4?| July 15. The directors of the 1 MONTH MASSAGES Barry County 911 and the sSn BY M UNLIMITED Kent County Dispatch Center 1 HOUR TANNING will be present to explain 8 MASSAGE 1 I i | what they do and how coop­ for First Time Eric Baird §74. eration between the various 3 Clients 269-967-7622 agencies might be facilitated and improved. There continue to be some issues with the £st* automatic aid agreements and 1 with dropped calls. The dead / spots for service mean com- ' ^1 :X \ puters and other technology / tend to go dead at very incon- i venient moments. / w Preparations for the Oct. e Come see these beautiful perennials now 11 open house were dis3^* in full bloom... cussed briefly. Lt. Chuck * DeWitt, commander of the Sckuwctiea, & ALL ON SALE South Precinct, Kent County £ Did you get inspired from the garden tour? competiti^homeowner & auto rates :c Sheriff's department, will E I Bring in any ticket stub this season from any Garde attempt to arrange for mem- / Time to feed your © OReaLclaims service Tour and receive an additional ■Sf rfc* j * bers of the mounted division ’ -flowers & -V I c pertlagent 30°/o off any item! to participate in the open « vegetables. availa nwIvT^ohi^chscQ SSfiS t> i house. Melanie Salamone is < We have the fertiliz­ working on arrangements for | o c© fere Quo te. ers you need on car and booster seat inspec- ’ i IV I Senior Citizen Day iw purchases o> Sale!!!! tion. Kim Quist is also lining up an activity for children. Insurance, Inc. 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 , The committee's next , 06675066 612 E Main Street on.-Sat. 9-6 Hours meeting is scheduled for ( Caledonia, Ml 49316 'I WBUHANCE Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. in the fire 616-891-9294 Four partner tn protection department conference room. 1 351® tournament to horseshoes, to food, to games for children, to a parade, to a NASCAR experience and the return of Laura the Elephant. There will be food booths, including steamed corn cooked in the Charlton Park steam engine by volunteers from St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Orangeville, with proceeds being split between the church and the Orangeville Township park project. The committee is making final plans for a special fish­ ing’ contest that will select the winner of a flat-screen tel­ evision at 4 p.m. Fishing ‘licenses’ will Members of the Orangeville Days Committee announced that George Shoemaker and Gordon Bourdo have been named grand marshals for the Orangeville Day parade set for Aug. 16. Members of the Orangeville Days committee continue to meet to make final plans for the 2008 edi­ tion of the event. This is the third year of the event, which has expanded to include a euchre party on Friday, Aug. 15, at the Orangeville Township Hall. Saturday, Aug. 16, will be jammed packed with fun from a 3-on-3 basketball •8J SCHOOL, continued from page 1 1 IS § . 'xj1 ■ -‘Si ’■' I ww •4 • mJ «cii»u It Slitt: Mias kkoaiic ■ i H! I BKV ■alia gg f ■I Drivers give bikes too little room LEAK, contd. from page 1 C J Hier DDS it ■1 L»* ■■■ 891-1240 Studio Effete $10 OFF CD ID $25 make the move now ■I - -- Storewide Summer Sales 20%-50% throughout store I I J p - «=i j ..... 4(F °a7 Tuesday is..... IM * 1 Stauffer & Wiggers I1^' c 1 ’ / I* fw I II I www. gra n g e in s u ra n c e com t] 1 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I i 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. Evening Praise............................................ . .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 wolks, One faith I brighTside Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891 -0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm "Dutton Unite f "Reformed C (lurch MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Nord Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning Worship Service. Service . 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. Is Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: •II WFUR 102.9 I 111 Church Street Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music 4 Ji • . Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p .m. Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................................... 6:45p.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com •H St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. * Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 middlevillecrc.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) •J Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 FIRST BAPTIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11:00 A.M. Holy Communion “A FRIENDLY // NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH am pm pm FM < Instruments welcome. Sunday Service Pastor Scott E. Manning t+t 9:30 a.m. 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church 'Yc. z Sunday Services * at? 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies the best * 1664 N.M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann and Sunday School day ofyour week Nursery available during services I Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... .............. 9:45 a.m. ............11:00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org ■ Pastor Robert Gerke I CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 122 •II "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m. and 6: •II 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 Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUR OH Sunday Worship: •II 9:30 & 11: •II 9:00. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. Vacation Bible School, July 21-25, 9:30-11:30 am Son World theme AlffHFNTK CHURCH C HUfti H FOR rOil THE THT MODERN WORLD W/ ’Qi H AUTHENTIC Join us Sundays at 10 am CHRISTIAN REFORMED •It Contemporary Worship ...............................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 10:45 a.m. Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship.......................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.....................11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.caledoniaumc.org www.leightonchurch.org Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" -VPS 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite BI • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor ss church —& www.cornerchurch.org 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee 4 Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes k L A F 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 ■tai CinM whitneyville Fellowship Church diktat Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org A* WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord I* Sunday School ........................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................................................. 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service .............................................6:00 ii p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).............. .5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................................................ 6:30p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ......................................... 6:45p.m. fas. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Kari Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: wtiitneyvillebible.com The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience ictal witat Redeemer Covenant Church I Yankee Springs Bible Church ■ ISlIaE 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. •• Living Hope Assembly of God cornerstone Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: h’htv,wayfgrercc.org A Place For YOU! Ch v <<-ch v‘ lias Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. CHURCH An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Peace Church 0 Nursery available teohoui. Everyone is welcome. Finding the Way Together! Phone: (616) 868-6437 A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornins Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 COMMUNITY Rev. Royle Bailard CherryVuxey 4:00 pm 9:30 am WAYFARER^ Rev. Allen Strouse Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 8684)391 www.lakesidecommunity.org ■I Wjje (Bib tEime J Metbobigt Cljurclj J Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 cmnechnt ' m .Y vjei il Gt h to a mt rkni wt rLI Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.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. Pastors ii**’ 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship,I gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church * Lakeside Community Church Phone 891-9259 ♦newlife J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Pg1 A “Lighthouse” on the corner... fr—■{ proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship..................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School.................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 S’ s s: �I The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 5 > A . 0 to* Former resident publishes Civil War family memoir w '\ \ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Thursday, July 17, from 3 to 9 p.m., friends of Richard “ Dick” Hamilton can stop by the Middleville United Methodist Church to reminisce and have copies of his book, Oh. Hast Thou Forgotten signed. Hamilton and his wife, Ruth Ann, are excited about being back in the area. Although they now reside in Arizona, both grew up in Nashville. Hamilton worked as an engineer for General Motors, and after retiring in 1988, he went on to be the director of technology at Ferris State University. He and his family lived in Middleville for 30 years on the old Bender Farm on West Main Street. Their sons, Rich, Brad and Tom, attend­ ed Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in the late 1970s and 1980s. Hamilton said he became fascinated with the life of his ancestor, George Thomas Patten, following trips with his mother to visit the burial site of the Patten family. Following more than 35 Ki IN V arch I w ■ •S Si lx Mum mm ‘*7 OS ciil inn__ ■11 COUlllin till; MX E lu jn®rran ■jBiirlmto? ■SWIIK! I K JI r •• ■1 •• - '.W ll fit J10 & Jef I i?. t z 0 -1 & j.9: VLF' L < years of research on Patten’s and father, wrestling with his service with the 6th Calvary conscience over what his Regiment under Maj. Gen. role should be in defending George Custer during the the Union. In the book, Patten enlists American Civil War, Hamilton was able to piece over the objections of his together a story that com­ father. He learns of the death bines family tales and mili­ of his wife while on guard outside the Capitol building tary history. He recently returned from in Washington, D.C. Patten’s regiment is dis­ a tour of Gettysburg, Pa., during the 145th anniversary patched to Gettysburg where of the Battle of Gettysburg Patten dies at the Battle of Falling Waters, paying the commemorative events. Oh, Hast Thou Forgotten ultimate price for liberty. The book is available has been described as a story within a story. One tale is through Amazon.com and that of the events before, dur­ BookSurge.com. A portion of the proceeds ing and after the Gettysburg campaign. The other is a per­ from the book sales will be sonalized account of his donated to the Middleville Construction on Main Street is ahead of schedule even with heavy rains and deep ancestor who served as a United Methodist Church. “We think this is an excit­ puddles. cavalryman under Custer. Michael Blake, the author ing opportunity for everyone of Dances with Wolves, to learn about our past as a describes the book, as “hav­ nation. It will also be a good ing a uniqueness that is rare. time for friends to recon­ As a nonfiction novel, its nect,” said Lorraine Otto of blend of reality and heartfelt Middleville. The book signing is from fiction is distinctly uncom­ 3 to 9 p.m. at the Middleville mon.” The book begins in the United Methodist Church on L JiaU summer of 1862 in Kent Main Street. Due to con­ County and ends in July struction, drivers need to fol­ low detour signs to the park­ 1863 in Gettysburg. As told by Hamilton, ing lot of the church. Patten is a young husband B Main Street construction ahead of schedule BOARD, continued from page gender equity. He indicated later that people had asked him how the funds were used, and he was looking for infor­ mation to help answer those questions. Jerry Superintendent Phillips, in response to Patterson’s question, said that the organizations that support activities are sepa­ rate from and independent of the school district at the rec­ ommendation of the dis­ trict’s attorneys due to liabil­ ity concerns. Jim Glazier, high school principal, explained that the money and how it was spent was recorded. Referring to Title IX, he said, "Over time, (facilities and opportunities for each gender) has to bal­ ance out." housekeeping Among details requiring approval at the beginning of every year was confirmation of the date of graduation for Caledonia High School, officially set for May 21, 2009, at 7 p.m., and the list of CHS organiza­ tions and district programs expected to have trips and/or overnight stays during the coming year. Also approved was the selection of Chemical Bank West (formerly the Caledonia State Bank) as the paying agent for the district. Three institutions, Chemical Bank West, Fifth-Third (for­ merly Old Kent), and the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund, were approved as depositories for interest-bearing investments. Phillips noted that interest income was likely to be lower because interest rates on deposits had declined. The last item involving financial accounts was a reso­ lution prohibiting the estab- lishment of any new accounts without approval by the board. •A Eight law firms were approved to be placed on retainer by the district. In practice, the district usually uses three of the eight — one for special education issues, one for labor laws, and the third for real estate. Phillips said that placing a firm on retainer at a cost of approxi­ mately $1,000 provides access to the firm for free phone calls. Without the retainer, the district would be billed the firm’s standard rates. Currently only one firm is on retainer to the dis­ trict, but the addition of a second is under considera­ tion. Six new teachers and three coaches were hired; one transfer within the district was approved and one resig­ nation was accepted. A food service contract with Aramark was approved some discussion, discussion. after explained that Phillips although the district was in the third year of a five-year contract with Aramark, the contract had to be reapproved by the board because the state had changed the rules. According to him, the state is requiring all school food service contracts to be completely rebid for the 2009-10 school year because some vendors were receiving commodity discounts and were retaining the money rather than passing it on to the school districts. The change in rules now makes it very clear that the discounts belong to the school districts. expostulated, Yonkers "We are a formality." Phillips demurred, noting I - **' r• that the choices left to the district encompass what company to use, the price to be paid, and with whom the district felt most comfort­ able. The board was prepared to act upon a recommendation by Phillips that the purchase from HPS Food Service Equipment of four steamers and two electric kettles for the Duncan Lake Middle School (DLMS) kitchen at a cost of $47,130 be approved when another bid from BFE in Holland was received for $45,916. He said the importance of the equipment lay in the fact that the DLMS kitchen does the food preparation for the entire district. The existing equipment was 32 years old and had devel­ oped problems in May which led to shutting it down immediately. The board approved the BFE proposal. The final item on the board's agenda was a second reading of the new and revised policies presented the NEOLA at the last board meeting when the board had heard a first reading. The policies were approved and became effective immediately. The next meeting of the board will be Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. in the board room at Duncan Lake Middle School. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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X 'I •M **- Businesses are still open along Main Street in Middleville but sometimes construe tion makes it more like a puzzle than a road way. | I I I I I I I I I I I L 2 St 9C 1 77525330 I Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads Patty Schondelmayer July 11, 1995 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 A * ★ \ f/// /ow’ny < '//e/nory of" Memories keep those ive love close to us forever. r / \ — Dianna, Sandy, Susan and Julie Re-Beet 1 * The ONLY Candidate with Hands-on Experience * i DEBBIE SMITH 4 Your Barry County Clerk • YOUR COUNTY CLERK for 9 years • Elected twice as YOUR COUNTY CLERK • 27 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE • Supported by entire staff for re-election in 2008 j J Saving Taxpayers approximately $50,000 per year by designing and programming ballots and voting equipment rather than paying a vendor It is my belief, from my past 8 years as Hope Township CJ«k, Ithat Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barry County Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualifi- cation' and ability to handle the individual needs I Townships along with her other County Clerk duties. of 16 Linda Eddy-Hough worked hard to - officials eas- j Debbie has rtion make our |obs as e by pr0. ier. especially'n recenr y _ and abihty ine the ballots immediately i io modem fesu Susan XVlietstra &p Clerk Thorntipp^ Debbie Smith has the experience, knowledge, and the dedication to keep the Barry County Clerk's office one of the best in West Michigan. Loma Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk Debbie Smith has . a attitude that -d su:^:' -----positive can-do encourag~ supports local clerks as they perform the election _ - duties. Her experience. knowledge and attention detail to are unequaled. Chery/ Allen -------- --Woodland Toi^hi ip Clerk or Your Best Selection at the AUGUST 5TH ELECTION Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith Vk. Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, 7401 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland, Ml 48897 06674034 jJtt �- Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008 •II Cherry Valley Stove and Saw opens , .1 zlMI* Ju & ? • > Donald IK. ' ■ SC Chero i 3.- c-c? - * SPRING LAKE - Donald W. Chero, age 74, of Sprin Lake passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at his home. He was bom September 12, 1933, in Grand Rapids to David and Eva (Mattock) Chero. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Hampie) Chero. He married the for­ mer Elizabeth Hedke on May 3, 2005. Don attended Aquinas College prior to beginning his career in tool and die and u manufacturing engineering. He was previously employed by Gericki, Kelvinator, Reynolds Metals, American Bumper, C&F Stamping, and Checker Motors, and he was >2j «■» •J CP '4 Check Us Out! X* • f * • later co-owner of Master Die & Engineerin ■SJ until his retirement in 2001. Don also served as a ser­ geant in the army of the Michigan National Guard. He was President of the AMC Pacer Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, and the American Society of Manufacturing14 Engineers. He enjoyed snowmobiling, deer hunting with his “good buddies,” antiquing, and spending time with family and friends. His family extends special and grateful thanks to Hospice of North Ottawa Community for their care and support. Survivors include his lov- Grower Direct w f -E - • Quality Roots GREAT TREES & SHRUBS ■R <T O IA * A Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. r\ =r n 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks * * «A 1 X" c r~ v* Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. o w- o 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269*795*2232 IA QI M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles V 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 o co 06671448 ■ Add Property Value...Maples x> <r o ■t W' w £ < J .7. iw- - - * - jA" "& *1 I i» Jr i ?4 •jar-i ' v- ing wife of three years, Elizabeth (Hedke) Chero; his daughter, Pamela Matice, and three grandchildren: Kenneth, Kathleen, and Jillian Matice, all of Middleville. The service for Don was held Thursday, July 10, 2008, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake. Memorial contributions to Hospice of North Ottawa http://www. Community, noch.org/hospice.html, are appreciated. 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With Offices in Delton & Hastings Delton 269-623-5115 800-223-3590 ? ■F a A •4 GREAT PRICES 75* VARIETIES 4i» ■ <4 GREAT SELECTION «A 3 t Hastings 269-948-3720 888-223-3590 § -u f - Jim VanTil shows off his favorite among the grills for sale, “The Big Green Egg. by Sean Garner Summer Intern It was not working for Jim and Lyn Van Til in the struggling home-building busin£»c c C/~\ tko nrxi i r-\l a ness’ so the couple decided to begin a service they feel is the long overdue in Caledonia area. Cherry Valley Stove and Saw opened in March on M37 about a block south of Main Street. Just like the name suggests, Cherry Valley mainly sells stoves to heat houses and saws to cut the wood needed to keep the stoves going. The Van Tils said that since they opened, many cus­ tomers have told them the community has wanted a business like this for years. "It’s just amazing how many people have stopped in just to say how glad they are that a store like ours has opened in Caledonia," Lyn said. “Lots of them just walk in and say, 'Finally I can stop driving all the way to Byron Center and Lowell for this stuff.”’ The timing could hardly have been better for the Van Tils who previously had con­ tracted in the real estate development business. Unfortunately, one of the first and most severe casual­ ties of the current receding economy has been the hous­ ing market. Along with the sub-prime mortgage scandal, current economic conditions made the contracting busi­ ness intolerable for the Van Tils. "The housing was just absolutely going into the tank," Jim said. "We realized it was time to get out, and I think now we are providing a unique service people really need." While sinking real estate costs help drive the Van Tils into Cherry Valley, soaring petroleum and gasoline costs may help drive business for the new entrepreneurs. "What we sell is not normally the main source of heat in the house; it is supplementary," Jim said. "But: a lot of people are turning to alternative heating because *- W B * *4 L 1 - ■ A- >'■4; - ■ J -4^ Si J I ■ n "‘A A J [11^. '^bbn J W’ - £l: r=- . \ 3“" KJ..; 589^ —•' * T 1J & ’’f ■-**« ■-- -W... ■•-13-4 & I k*;: Is I git®® 2^‘• l» s L- 1 J V - * The store is ready to assist homeowners looking for ways to conserve energy this fall. (Photos by Sean Garner) the prices for fuel, oil and propane are so high. We get at least a couple customers a day in here trying to find an alternative to the expense of normal heating." While the current store does features a few grills and other accessories associated with wood-burning, the Van Tils insist they run a specialty store and have no interest in competing with home­ improvement retail giants. "We're not going to try and compete with Lowe's and have 15 stainless steel grills lined up. " Jim said. "We don't have the room nor are we inclined in that direc­ tion." While not consumed with desire to maintain a fleet of grills, the Van Tils are espe­ cially proud of one of their grills, the Big Green Egg, an item they say is in line with their goal of providing highquality goods not available in surrounding areas. "It is simply the best outd o o r cooking/baking/grilling/smo king device known to man. Lyn said. "I made a peach cobbler in it last week and a pork loin yesterday. You haven't had grilled salmon until you've had it on the EggEven with their unique services, starting a business in slow economic times such as now presents challenges of which the Van Tils are fully aware. "The start-up costs are huge," Jim said. "Opening a new business in this econo­ my is a little nerve-wracking, but we think this is the right business at the right time. II f. II <ac: WICIJ w l^s II V II Great Rates & Local Servicing A ’T* *• OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 1 J I or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at III www.unitedbankofmichigan.com •• tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 Ite Good things happen when people get United. CM CO i HT ■ �I ft The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 7 Cornerstone Church to host free kids camp July 21 to 24 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Cornerstone Church will offer MEGA Kids Camp free to children during the evenings of July 21 to 24. MEGA Kids Camp is an alternative to traditional vaca­ •!• tion Bible school reaching kids for Christ, through the •!• love of sports and art. MEGA Kids Camp offers the oppor­ tunity to experience extreme •!• sports fun or to explore a love of art. Kids who will be enter­ ing first through grades in the fall can choose to learn skills in one of the following areas: soccer, basketball, cheerlead­ ing, drawing/painting, pho- Pay attention to parents’ investment strategies If your.parents are getting older, you may have to assist them in various aspects of daily life - one of which may be their invest­ ment strategies. And by being “proactive," you may be able to make things much easier for Mom and Dad in their retirement years. *4 One of the best things you can do for your parents is to find out if they are investing in a way that’s appropriate for their situa­ tion. As many people age, they tend to become more financially conservative, choosing investments that offer significant protection of principal, such as certifi­ cates of deposit (CDs), and U.S. Treasury securities. And of course, this is under­ standable, because your parents, like many people at their stage of life, probably don’t want to take too many financial risks. And yet by “taking no chances” with their money, they could actually be taking on more risk than they think. Why? Because of invest­ ing too conservatively, they might not be able to afford 1 Vx I • 1 * * U’1 4* I T ». | - i > n * ft I L'sl tv J km/ Itsi. - * the lifestyle they've chosen, given the importance of two factors: longevity and infla­ tion. Let’s consider longevity first. The average 6-5yearold man is expected to live 16.5 more years, while the average 65-year-old woman has 19.1 more years of life expectancy, according to the Security Social Administration. And these figures, as noted, are aver­ ages, which means that half of all men and half of all women can expect to live longer than 81.5 years and 84.1 years, respectively. Consequently, your par­ ents could easily spend two or three decades in retire­ ment. And if they're invest­ ing predominately in fixedincome vehicles, their returns may not even keep up with inflation. For exam­ ple, suppose your parents' total cost of living is cur­ rently $80,000 per year. If inflation were to average 3 percent annually over the next 20 years, your parents would then need more than $144,000 per year just to maintain the standard of liv­ ing they enjoy today. Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! M www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 B ri 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 ID ID r- CM I t ft Richard J. Choryan, O.D. W 1 So, given the possibility of a long retirement com­ bined with the cumulative effects of inflation, your parents will likely need at least some growth potential in their investment portfo­ lio. A reasonable percent­ age of quality stocks may be able to provide them with that potential, but their mix of investments really depends on their individual needs, lifestyle choices and risk tolerance. Here's one other invest­ ment-related question you may want to raise with your parents: How much should they take out each year from their 401(k) and IRA? it's essential that they nei­ ther withdraw so much that they deplete their accounts nor so little that they can't afford the things they enjoy. Yet because the ideal with­ drawal rate depends on sev­ eral factors - among them investment mix, risk toler­ ance, life expectancy and other sources of income it’s not always easy to determine the appropriate amount. You might not have the expertise to help your parents address these two issues - choosing the right investments during their retirement years and taking out the right amounts from their 401(k) and IRA. And that’s why you may want to encourage your parents to work with a professional financial advisor, if they don’t already have one. At their stage of life, they need to make the right moves with their money - so do all you can to help. You'll be glad you made the effort. 4 > I-i On Friday, July 18, the music will change from the steel drum sounds of the Caledonia Strik band heard Food fli^A1011 QOt Ulwll lUllHVll wVl 65 1 Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts Open Mon.-Fri. 9am ■ 9pm • Sal. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday HAIR CUT i. * FREE Haircut ' la*’’ 4 $goo $9°° • after 12 paid visits J r$200 off J I for 1st visit w/coupon Ilianhou [or clioojin^ lhe_ C re C ulJ1C. •»----------k L MB M MB — M ■ I r ’"TJ* i'1 r1 ■ffj* <e-a n 1 1 1 1 1 CD ’T h* CD V O j e> » 14 on Friday, July 11 at the Riverbank in Stagecoach Park in Middleville. The July 18 concert begin­ ning at 6:30 p.m. will feature the Peace Church Praise Band. The concert is free. Because of Main Street con- concert-goers struction, should park in designated parking areas. In case of rain the concert will be held in the United Middleville Methodist Church. TH Birthday Happy The monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program distribution will take place Tuesday, July 15, at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. only. The monthly distribution includes a box of food designed for qualifying seniors and mothers, infants and children. Each box provides approximately $50 worth of food including items such as cereal, canned fruit, juice, canned vegetables, canned •!• meat, pasta, evaporated milk, a two-pound box of cheese and dried beans or peanut butter, Any income-eligible person age 60 or older, or income-eligible persons under age 60 with r r proof of children under age 6 residing in the home may sign up. Individuals should contact the Barry County CAA office 269-948-4260 to schedule an appointment to complete an application. For more information about CAA and its services, call the Community Action Agency office at 1-877-4222726 or visit us online at www.CAASCM.org. July^T 8th Quin DVkstra Love ~ Great Grandpa & 269-945-9554 or 1-699-876-7085 I Grandma Smith 3 J! ______ _________ 1___ ____ I ’ ■ ; I « T-Thomas Massanari-Thatcher, D.O. r (Tad Thatcher) <1 7/11/72 - 7/6/01 IyI Remembering in love I s • •• Mom and Dad V. ! 1*A UMm flUlAllMMI k-..,-, r ■ ® •I* for T uesday Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads aledonia asonville Farms t •i«n ­ tography, dancing or wood working. In addition to learning about sports or the arts, chil­ dren will hear Bible stories, share their thoughts in small group devotional time, and worship by singing during rally time. Last year, approxi­ youngsters mately 450 attended, and 150 kids accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. “The sports camp activities have always been popular," said Director of Kids’ Ministries Bethann Last year, we Fernandez. Peace Praise Band coming to Riverbank -liswir Barber Salon 1 I ed arts activities hoping ns to a reach even more kids for Christ, and it was a huge suc­ cess. We're hoping to touch the lives of many more kids this year, and their families." MEGA Kids Camp will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Church. For kids ages 3 to those entering kindergarten in the fall, a sep­ arate, age-appropriate teach­ ing will be offered during the same dates and times. Register for MEGA Kids Camp upon arrival. To learn more. Visit www rnmprwww.corner church.org. - -y ■ a* ■•»«•• ■ - . --in-- » 06674901 Cornerstone Church July 21-24 6:00 PM -8:30 PM f.4 tfr 'jl* CEDAR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE I - tty No reasonable offer will be refused u kids camp 2008 -XL' New and Used Models Find out more at www.cornerchurch.org i VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: -- /T z I - WW. GR S WINGSF I S-COM -to. OR CALL: 616.696.9600 FREE CAMP r - Kids ages 3 years - 5th grade Reaching kids FOR CHRIST through sports and art. a 06674814 1 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008 •II -H carcass competition finishes at Geukes Market /'J s*;---- s r •- ? F Fl f I >1 -?-^ fiw< 5 \ * vF-T ttUHGEJ a r’A 1- I r >■ - --lX ■ -x A* ’ :/ ••'■at J >■ - J;-, •* tr ; A ..- Listening intently during the judging were many 4-H members and their families. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One livestock competition that takes place before fair requires young animal own­ ers to really think about their livestock projects, both on the hoof and on the hook. The first judging for the carcass competition was Sunday, June 29 when the live animals were judged. The sheep, steers and hogs were then delivered to Market Geukes in Middleville, and the carcass competition took place the evening of July 7, a week before the beginning of the Thornapple Manor has a full-time position open on our 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am) for an RN or LPN. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00am 4:30pm in our business office. Thornapple " MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE £ A __ A hot dog supper provided by Geukes Market helped fill in the time between judging of the three species. i if 1 1 f 2 i > 32 4 - S’ 1if II. s H =2 II i T r< I. / L -* — L* r fr's TfMe roe a Change? -•> r PLEASE VOTE FOR ^5- JOHN ROUGH RwM VJi S' . ''■'5 it FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SUPERVISOR AUGUST 5TH 5*! • < -a ■ - ?* ' nr*.r tir. fair. It took about 2 1/2 hours for the judges to examine the carcasses . While waiting for their carcass to come to the atten­ tion of judges, the 4-H mem­ bers and their families were treated to a hot dog supper by Don Geukes. Judge Melissa Souva told the beef participants that sometimes it is hard to judge the meat quality of the live animal. She pointed to one carcass and told the crowd, “I thought this animal would be prime, but looking at the carcass, it is obvious that there is not enough fat mar­ bling for it to be sold as prime.” Winners this year are Kylie Pickard for the beef carcass, Jordan Gebber for •II the pork carcass and Alan Mater for the lamb carcass. 0^ mill' m Judge Melissa Souva explains to beef participants the details of beef carcass judging. -•_- '-Tvr'/' 5 .’’3 fl0^ 0 1.11 i • 1 I z 0 kA, rr £ "& X Thank You To Our Sponsors! £ •: f* 0 th ft Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation would like to say “Thank You ’ to our sponsors for their continued support of our Baseball, Softball and T-Ball programs. 2008 was another successful _______ J season thanks in part to the following businesses and their commitment to our community and its programs. FH > f .• - Bradford White Corporation L k E. Riverview Refractory Services Founders Community FCU Rustic Touch Landscape Maint. K2 Screenprinting Skyline Gutter Systems Middleville Pro Hardware Thornapple Construction Newmyer Chiropractic Kids First Learning Place Brian Appel Builders PhiFs Pizzeria Middleville Tool and Die Co. Centennial Securities Co. Pharmacy Care Cherry Valley Greenhouse Brouwers Insurance Agency •- Chemical Bank L I • i-. S? l*I 'r* , j ,,h , j • J'*’1 ■* , - a | 1 - I . .a* : : -ss-I i L A** L » John brings a background of experience to the job of supervisor, both in business and community service. John believes in a balanced budget. John believes in hard work. John has a forty-year background in management and organization. John believes that with the voters help together we can lead Yankee Springs Township into the future and make our town­ ship a better place to live for everyone. John believes that at open meetings the residents should always be made to feel welcomed and helped with whatever their needs may be. John believes that together we can do better. Paid for by the committee to elect John Rough for Township Supervisor. atktaB *NW Mteis Creekside Growers First Rehab J&B Lawn Care A 5^-'byj i Hastings City Bank IF- Rose Construction LLC % » State Farm Insurance The Village Players k £ Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation would also like to recognize all of our coaches, assistant coaches, parents, and other community members who volunteer their time and resources to our organization and our programs. We are most grateful to all of you. Thank You! V' st x. <5 xS �V 1 I The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 9 Tractors are the original steel and wheels of the county fair r », i k Walt Eavey's extensive corn-shelling and grinding exhibit, which is of museum quality but is still hands-on, and fun for both children and adults. The demonstrations give •It visitors a look at how essen­ tial food and products were harvested and preserved back in the day. Characters such as Allis Chalmers and John Deere, and some who simply go by “White” or go headto-head in competitions such as antique tractor pulls and tractor games (accompanied by local owners who may prove to be characters, as well). > Guests may be reminded A of a tractor that Grandpa or Dad used “back on the farm” nJ V as they walk by the equip­ ment labeled with make, model, year and owner. Frequently, a shiny pink tractor can be spotted among the reds, oranges, blues, yel­ low, whites and greens of the ?in8 4 classic machinery. Though most of this .<o At Acjicxhr’A P* • KOI • GOLDFISH machinery is understandably 5 • POND SUPPLIES for looking only, another Sk' pack of tractors features • AQUATIC PLANTS pieces painted in the bright • LILIES • LOTUS colors of playground equip­ 9340 Kalamazoo Ave. • Caledonia • 616-698-1030 ment. 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MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:30 A.M.-6:00 P.M. « r Child Development Center of lif - rZ^- • Kettle Lake Elementary • Emmons Lake Elementary Call Wendy at 891-6223 or wgarter@grymca.org I § i • Dutton Elementary • Caledonia Elementary Call Jill at 891-6223 or jpowell@grymca.org We put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. I I �* Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. July 12. 2008 Barry County Fair already busy with activity by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Families of 4-H members are already busy at the Barry County Fairgrounds as this week’s Reminder is distrib­ uted. They are taking care of their animals and already competing for ribbons. Hamess racing continues through Monday. Admission will not be charged until Monday afternoon. Sunday night many activi­ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2008 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. Pullen, Mr. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Parker. President Myers opened the Public Hearing on Truth and Taxation at 7:02 PM. Hearing no public comments, President Myers closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the June 10, I •Il 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the •II June 10, 2008 meeting were pre­ sented. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the revised agenda. Pullen made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 2. Corson made a motion to spend up to $800.00 for a Pakflatt, free standing voter pri­ vacy booth with four compart­ ments from GBS. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 3. Resolution 08 18 to approve and authorize execution of lease between the Village of Middleville and Hager Middleville Properties, LLC. Oliver made a motion to accept Resolution 0818 with the ending date to be * .1 ■ September 13, 2008. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, and Oliver). Nays, None. Absent, Parker. Motion Passed. 4. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the June 24. 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 69,212.60. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 5. A motion was made by Pullen and supported by Lytle to accept the Audit subject to the revisions of the Management Discussion and Analysis Letter and changes to the notes of the Auditor. Voice Vote. Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 6. Oliver made a motion to accept for Fiscal Year 2008 a millage rate of 11 mils in which 10 mils will be allocated to the General Fund and 1 mil allocated to the Major Street Fund. Lytle supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, and Oliver). Nays, None. Absent, Parker. Motion Passed. 7. Van Noord made a motion to send the Outdoor Heating Wood Burners Ordinance directly to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 9. At 8:08 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: -Mono Parker. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A "fill I CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP 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, July 16, 2008, 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 616.691.0070. 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 June 18, 2008 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. E. Building Department Report. G. Utilities Report. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP < *M ties are open to the public including the draft horse pull at the grandstand and 4-H tal­ ent show in the main activity tent, both beginning at 6 p.m. Open class competition returns this year with more than 1,000 entries registered, from flowers to fine sew ing to prize vegetables to tempting baking. The display opens on Monday for most entries and on Tuesday for flower entries. The midway opens at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Throughout the week there are special prices for rides. The Woodland Eagles will BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test of the August 05. 2008 Primary’ Election will be conducted on July 15, 2008 at approximately 3:30 PM in the Thornapple Township Hall, I. Public Safety Committee Report. J. Approval of back-pay pay­ ment for Assessor. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS. 200 East Main Street, Middleville, MI. abatement The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law. Susan J. Vlietstra Thornapple Township Clerk 200 East Main Street Middleville, MI 49333 06674663 (269) 795-7202 NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS OF VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Filing Deadline for candidates for village officers The positions of Village President, Village Treasurer, Village Clerk and 3 trustees 4 year term will be up for election to be held November 4, 2008. A candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position for these offices must file a Nominating Petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than August 12, 2008 by 4:00 pm with the Township Clerk, Carol J. Ergang. These forms may also be obtained from the clerk during office hours at the Township Hall, 3425 Wing Road on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to noon, or call the clerk at (269) 948-8893 if above hours are not convenient for you. The township phone # is (269) 948-0633. 06674552 ** Submitted by Carol J Ergang, Clerk agreement Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. B. Public Hearing/Motion Parks & Recreation Plan. C. Motion - Approval of bid to extend water service in Lakeside Old Cemetery. D. Resolution - To authorize receiving board. E. Motion Request to of approve payment $1325.00 for the fabrication and installation of a rear hose bed cover (Fire Dept.). F. Motion - Recommendation to hire nine (9) new on-call, volunteer Firefighters. G- r>Req?est. ,by Little Lambs Preschool for approval of a ‘Local govern­ ing body resolution for char­ itable gaming licenses.’ H. Discussion/Motion Regarding Section 19.15(e)(2) of the recently adopted sign chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. I. Closed ion - Personnel matter. II. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. be providing food in the Expo building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The menu is based on “good homestyle cooking.” Plenty of vendors —some of them local — will be lined up on ‘food row,’ serving up hot dogs, ele­ phant ears, cotton candy, caramel com and lemonade. The Colgate Country Music Showdown sponsored by WBCH returns to the fair with the first of its two days of “showdown” beginning at 6 p.m. in the community tent. The grandstand show on Monday will be the USA Figure 8 Derby. Grandstand show ticket costs do not include admis­ sion to the fairgrounds. Tuesday is Veterans Day with admission for veterans of $2.50 all day. The Colgate » ». Country Showdown begins at 7 p.m. The grandstand show at 7 p.m. will be Autocross. Wednesday is Children's Day with special events hap­ pening throughout the fair­ grounds and special prices for rides. The day offers a little bit of everything for children and families. Admission is free every day for children 12 years old and younger. Children may meet in the family tent to send letters to service people, dress up, have their faces and hands painted and perhaps even get a prize. The W.G. Wade shows have a special $8 pay-oneprice just for Kid’s Day from noon until 6 p.m. Then there is a $15 pay one fee for the rest of the day until closing. Fun begins at 12:30 p.m. on Children’s Lane with arts, crafts, fun and even more safety awareness activities from noon until 4 p.m. Participants will even get to learn to be farmers. Children can stop by the •I€ birthing tent to learn about animal procreation and how farmers take care of baby ani­ mals. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. young gardeners invite other youngsters to explore garden crafts and hear stories presented by some mystery readers. Flower pounding, pumpkin planting, seed sorting and bubble blowing are just some of the activities at the garden. Lots of baby animals, Michigan State University Extension information and fun activities will be found in the Farm Bureau tent right on Kid's Lane. The Puff the Dragon Kids Pedal Pull begin at 5 p.m. behind the Expo Center build•- ings. The dog agility class is always fun to watch and begins at 6 p.m. in the show arena. Brian Correll and special guests Crystal and Amanda will visit the fair on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The grandstand show will be the Super Kicker Professional Rodeo at 7 p.m. Thursday is senior citizens day with special admission of $2.50 It is also Ladies Day wilh admission of $2.50 until noon The Ladies Day program begins at 10 a.m. in the com­ munity tent. Entertainment will be provided by the this program do not have to Hastings Community Music transport lie the animals. The •It School under the direction of program makes sure that Steve Youngs. Winners of a everything after the sale is cookie bar contest and the completed. Homemaker of the year will Youth Karaoke will be held be announced. in the community tent from 1 There also will be a free p.m. to 5 p.m. The sounds and program for senior citizens in smell of Motocross will fill the community tent from 1 to the grandstand at 7 p.m. 5 p.m. This program is being The last day of the fair on presented by the Pierce Cedar Saturday, July 19, will be Creek Institute, Charlton Park filled with excitement and and the Barry County will end with a smash and a Commission on Aging. crash of the demolition derby The small animal sale in the grandstand. begins at 5:30 p.m. in the The day begins with the show arena, and refreshments Show of Champions where will be available for auction the best of the best named bidders and buyers. through out the week compete Karaoke semi-finals begin against each other in all live­ at 7 p.m. in the Community stock areas. Tent. The annual candlelit In between are the water­ 1 garden walk begins at dusk. ball competition between The Master and Children’s local fire departments at 10 gardens can be loured by can- a.m., speed show at 11 a.m. in dielight, the horse arena, the livestock The grandstand show is the fashion show in the show pickup and semi pulls arena at 3 p.m., and the Farm evening. Bureau-sponsored Taste of This year the Large Animal Michigan in the community Sale at the Barry County Fair tent from 5 to 7 p.m. will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, All week long, special July 18, in the show arena, events will take place in the Bidding will take place as Expo Center buildings and on usual, and lunch will be pro­ the grounds. The Barry vided during the day for buy­ County Democratic Party ers. hosts Bingo. Politicians and Information about the re­ vendors will be happy to bend seller program will be avail­ an ear, pass out balloons, tell able at the show arena. This about a product or serve up a program will make it easier treat. for buyers and hopefully will The entire week is filled bring in more money for the with the small town America young people who have raised that many think has disap­ their animals in preparation peared forever. for fair. The Barry County Fair is The sale provides an oppor- held at the Barry County Expo tunity for buyers to buy quali­ Center at 1350 N. M-37 ty meat and help young peo- Highway, between Hastings pie as well. For those who and Middleville. A season decide to participate in the pass for the six-day week is “Meating the Need” project, $15. Daily general admission the benefits extend to the for adults is $5. Children 12 greater community as well. and under are admitted for For information about this free. program contact the Barry Grandstand show tickets County Extension office at are paid for separately and 269-945-1388. The office also require the purchase of a gen­ has information on the eral admission ticket. Meating the Need program. Parking is free. Animals purchased and For more information about donated to this program help the Barry County Fair call feed the hungry in Barry 269-945-2224. County. Those donating to z & & ’Z 6 > 0 mi I®- rrieiHrS S.’SilM SISlMl tjhbi ’n»ii ■'I'jJril -'*3?rora 06674456 J First/Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain % See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Sc Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway ‘ MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT % s �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 11 Caledonia Township planners approve SUP for wireless provider 4 "k ", Mm" by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer A new provider of wire­ less services is coming to Caledonia. Metro PCS Michigan Inc. proposes to locate an additional six antennas on the existing tower at 5031 68th St. The property is currently zoned I2, heavy industrial and is the site of a gravel pit. Edward Winkler of Faulk and Foster, which is repre­ senting Metro PCS in its application for the special­ use permit (SUP), said the company would be the fifth co-locator at the site and would install its own con­ crete pad and equipment on the site. He added that the company was a discount provider out of Livonia. Commissioner Mike Kelly opened the discussion, ask­ ing about landscaping since the tower is in an industrial park. David Zylstra, township planner and manager, said that there had been no com­ plaints regarding the tower. Kelly moved approval of the application for the permit, and it was approved unani­ mously. The next applicant, Ryan Hansen, 8686 Whitneyville Court, did not fare so well with his application for an ft TO HELP YOU CREATE AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY, •■' °» ®s? * Wfei '■lawjTWM’a ttvrwfriiWil AT' I’r iimfc Bihiiiai ■it's frafrslW srirst iifritiWfr s -gxiir (aSa'i’ito XF Wliil felt fciii I WE’LL CONSULT WITH AN EXPERT - YOU. Changing markets and our changing lifestyles can send a once-balanced portfolio into disarray. That’s why it's so important to take advantage II of our free portfolio review at least once every year. Together we’ll assess how changes in your career, aspirations and goals can impact your prior investments and make the necessary adjustments to help keep you on track. Though we may be knowledgeable on the markets, no one knows your life better than you. Schedule your free portfolio i« •43 ; a-’18' review today, because no 9 one knows your financial 9 goals better than you. SUP to allow him to add a second accessory building, measuring 40 by 60 feet to a house and another accessory building on his property. He wants the building to store boats, tractors and a work­ shop. He added that the building would not be prima­ rily for his business, which is operated from another site. Hansen’s property is zoned R-R, or rural residen­ tial; the zoning allows an accessory building up to 2,400 square feet. Hansen’s problem is that he already has one accessory building of 864 square feet. Commissioner Ric Parent asked, "Would you consider a smaller building — 30 by 50 feet?" "No," said Hansen. Archie Warner, commis­ sion chairman, observed that there were all kinds of build­ ings on Whitneyville Court. His concern was the close­ ness of the proposed buildin to the house and the lack of provision for screening from the neighbors. Hansen responded that his neighbor rented out space for RV storage. Commissioner Commissioner Leilani VanLaar commented that Hansen’s building could pro­ vide screening from his neighbor’s RV storage. Hansen said the building would have white vinyl sid­ ing and black trim to match his house. Parent re-entered the dis­ cussion, saying that his con­ cern was the size of the accessory building — 2400 square feet — in relation to the size of the house, which totals 1,900 square feet. Kelly said he agreed with Parent; the combined area of the accessory buildings. 3,264 feet, exceeds the area of the house. Hansen riposted that a neighbor has a riding stable and a kennel. Kelly said that a common concern is that the building would be a storage facility for his business. Hansen said it would be only store mate­ rial used around his house. Walter Bujak, commis­ sioner and township trustee, interjected, "If this were to s| be attached to his house, would he need an SUP?" Zylstra responded that he already had an attached I garage. Referring to the stable earlier mentioned by Hansen, Parent said that the commission had approved the stable because it was in line with the purpose of the R-R zoning. He suggested !n § Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com that Hansen may have to store his toys in a commer­ cial facility. The commission wrestled with the issue of whether a building 30-by-50-foot would have to come before the commission; VanLaar did not think it would. Zylstra disagreed, saying, "It is still a second accessory building." Warner returned to the closeness to the house. Hansen said his wife has a large garden and animals and that the smaller building houses the animals and gar­ dening equipment. "We have an ordinance. If we want to keep deviating from the ordinance through SUPs, then maybe we should look at changing the ordi­ nance," said Warner. Commissioner Duane Gunnink, who had been silent up to this point, spoke up. "He can do it in other ways. An addition to the house and to the other build­ ing would let him do what he wants to do. I move for denial," said Gunnink. Hansen replied, "It's not cost-effective." Van Laar pointed out that the purpose of the SUP process was to look at each unique situation. Bujak said that there was a concern about using it for business purposes. Some people who have promised not to use accessory buildings for business have bro­ ken their promises. There was skepticism among the board about the ability of the township to police use of such buildings. Hansen reiterated that he has a separate business address and that the primary purpose was to store person­ al goods. Warner said the bottom line was that it was a neighborhood. commented. Gunnink You can build a 3O-by-5Ofoot or a 20-by-60-foot." Parent, addressing the let­ ters received by the commis­ sion, added, "The prevailing comment is not limited to business. Three letters object to the size; two are con­ cerned about business use." Warner called for a vote; the motion to deny the appli­ cation for an SUP was the proposed building with other buildings in the park. Craig Baker, owner of First Companies, Inc., said the building was similar to others in the park. Tim Commissioner Morris asked, "Where are the Dumpsters?" Baker respond­ ed that they were still work­ ing on that, and Stalsonburg added that they would be in the southwest comer of the We have an ordinance. If we want to keep deviating site. from the ordinance through SUPs, then maybe we Warner moved that pre­ should look at changing the ordinance." liminary site plan approval be granted until the rest of - Archie Warner, commission chairman the information is available: a color rendering; a site plan Although the commission the plan. General notes are showing the location of heating-ventilation-air con­ normally does preliminary often are very informative.) Kelly remarked that there ditioning equipment and util­ site plan approval and then follows that with the final was no provision for fire sep­ ities; the fire chief s com­ site plan approval, arators between the build­ ments on the connector Van Laar agreed and between the buildings; infor­ £ Stalsonburg wanted final site ings. said that the letter from Fire mation from the zoning plan approval to save time. The principal issue is a Chief Brian Bennett had not board of appeals; and a letter from Wilcox Engineering. causeway connecting the addressed that issue. The commission approved Bujak expressed curiosity two buildings; the new build­ ing will be owned by a dif­ about the compatibility of the motion unanimously. ferent group, not Aspen Surgical. Warner observed that a letter from Dan Rose, town­ I Scooter Sales & Repair ship engineer, signing off on 1830 S. 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Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience For more information visit our website www.appletreekids.ee or call 616*874-7518. • Tummy time to encourage development • Quiet sleep areas separate from play areas LEARNING CENTERS �I Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008 I Caledonia wrestlers do some summer camping I I 0* f Over 300 wrestlers filled the gym this week at Lakewood High School for the annual Mid-Michigan Wrestling camp. The schedule for each day included three 45 minute technique sessions, followed by duals between teams. “This was a great opportu­ nity for the kids to learn some new technique as well as good live wrestling," said Caledonia varsity wrestling head coach Shawn Veitch, who was one of the many instructors on hand for the week. Veitch was joined by Lakewood coaches Bob Veitch and Nick Boucher, Caledonia coach Roger Singleton, and former Lake wood all-state wrestlers Eddie Phillips and Alan O'Donnell. “Camp was great," Shawn said. “We (Caledonia) took 26 kids to camp this year. Two weeks ago we had 12 wrestlers that traveled out to Wisconsin for an intense Granby camp. I was so pleased to bring 26 this week to camp. The extra effort and commitment to our program is really starting to show. We have such a young team that works hard, attends camps, and participates in many extra workouts throughout the summer." On the last day of the camp, the wrestlers sur­ rounded the center mat split into two groups of fans. University of Michigan wrestling fans filled one side of the mat while Michigan State University fans cov­ ered the other side for a high­ ly anticipated heavyweight match. Spartan Alan O'Donnell and Wolverine Eddie Phillips squared up for the second time in five months for an exciting match. Earlier this year, in Big Ten action at Cliff Keen Arena in Ann Arbor, O’Donnell beat Phillips 7-3. The final result was the same this time, with O’Donnell scoring a 5-3 decision. Lakewood varsity head coach Bob Veitch said, “It was great to have all these kids watch two of my former wrestlers here at Lakewood battle it out in Big Ten com­ petition. They both work hard and give back time to help our future wrestlers improve." O'Donnell and Phillips both spoke to the 300 watch­ ing wrestlers after the match explaining what it takes to be a champion. “The secret is that there is no secret, it is just hard work," Phillips said. Derrick Sanders (right), pictured with coach Shawn Veitch, was chose to receive the Champion belt for the Caledonia team. The award is to be given to someone who is showing improvement, putting in extra time, training hard and starting to turn the corner towards becoming a champion. HF ing the June Granby Camp in Wisconsin. O'Donnell added, “Lifting weights* summer training, and practice time is the only way you will get better. If you just sit around and do nothing during the summer, you will only be as good as you were last year." June 22-26 a dozen Caledonia wrestlers took part in the Granby Camp at the University of Whitewater in Wisconsin, along with more than 350 other wrestlers. Hall of fame coach Keith Lawrence was the main instructor, he was a two-time Big Ten Champ, a two-time NCAA All-American, coached state championship teams at Granby High school and Kempsville High School in Virginia, and was named National Coach of the Year. “Overall, this was a great camp for our wrestlers," Shawn Veitch said. “Each day there were two technique sessions and three duals. Tanner Zych went 6-3 at 135, Brett McCarty went 7-6 at 171 and 189, and Evan Zych went 7-4 at 125. There were a lot of teams at the camp that returned many individual state champs and placers. Also, many of the teams had qualified for their respective team state cham­ pionship." li ■ n M r I r*s -Q .-7 Middleville holding flag football registration . J--- J 5 ■- ■ i & Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation will begin its flag football season Aug. 8. All incoming first, second, third and fourth graders who are interested in participating are encouraged to register. There will be two divi­ sions, one for first and sec­ ond graders and one for third and fourth graders. The sea- =4. • 2m =S- -7d| 4 * h -L 1 ft - -7 VJtST T| II ■ **■—»-' — Cf i C A ** F . -1 ■ FREEPORT A total 26 members wrestling program, ------ of ---- ----.vivouiiiy of HI theUICaledonia I I, Qiuny VVIUI UUdUIICb fy along with coaches Shawn Veitch and Roger Singleton took part in this week’s Mid-Michigan wrestling ramn at I------------------Minh Qnhnnl camp at Lakewood High School. 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Registration fees are nonrefundable and include a team shirt. Anyone with questions, should contact Kelly Pino at 269-795-8853. 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com 1______ V7S4 • I 1• I■ I ■J • • g• g• 2• 9 • Co-Ed Slow Pitch Friday Night Freeport Elevator ..... 3-3 Varney Construction . . .2-4 Hastings Ortho/ Northside 4-2 Blarney Stone ... 4-2 Michigan General Grinding ......... ........ 6-0 Affordable Asphalt . . . .2-4 Tires 2000 ...................... 0-6 Games Scheduled for July 11-13 - Men's Fast Pitch Hall of Fame Tourney. I I 3. I! I staff * r 5 ty U □ CK AN B Security Lock and • Glass Repair • ALL IMPORTS WELCOME I v • • • • 1 ATT \( II-' I KAI I son will begin with a skills assessment for third and fourth graders at Spring Park in Middleville Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. There will not be a skills assessment for the youngers players. All third and fourth graders must attend. Teams will practice two times a week until games begin and then practice one time each week and play one’game per week. Practices begin the week of Aug. 11. Games will be on Saturday after­ noons beginning Sept. 6. The season will include six regular season games and conclude with a tournament Oct. 18. Practices and games will be held at McFall Elementary, Spring Park, ‘farm Safe can • • • • • • • • unlock your car duplicate your keys program computer-chip keys re-key all door locks the same install new locks and deadbolts 4691 North M-37 Hwy. Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4800 M-F 8-5:30 877-795’SECURITY (7328) % �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008/ Page 13 TKHS grad receives retailers scholarship Schultz Kylie of Middleville was awarded a Michigan Retailers Association college scholar­ ship for the 2008-09 academ­ ic year. Schultz is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and will be a fresh­ man at Ferris State University in Big Rapids in the fall. She is the daughter of Robert and Theresa Schultz. Robert is an employee at Van Laars Auto Service, an MRA-member business in Grand Rapids. The $1,000 scholarship is one of 45 funded this year by the Michigan Retailers Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for the benefit of MRA members and their employees and families. Recipients were selected based on academic and Kylie Schultz extracurricular achievement. The Michigan Retailers Association is the unified voice of retailing in Michigan and the nation's largest state trade association of general merchandise retailers. MRA's 5,500 retail business members operate more than 12,000 stores across the state. 06674531 z ^•53-, 7 ^-g Formerly known as Desert Sun Hair & Tanning l Buy One TANNING PACKAGE Get One of Equal or Lesser Value 7 4iilyS - w £»*> •^2 S* 0 hair & tanning 1/2 OFF for ^Special/ x b f 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com KA. 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"The 27.000 volunteers who are willing to step up to the plate to help us clean the state's highways deserve a big ‘thank-you’ from the people of Michigan." Steudle said that last year, the Michigan Department of Transportation spent $5.5 mil­ lion to remove litter from at LM ■ or $386463.64 UNDER Budget AND WAS STILL ABLE TO ADD 24 Hour Road Patrol 3 More Corrections Officers A K-9 Team Front Desk Electronic Fingerprinting •I*. A Second Deputy in Our Schools 43 Volunteers Serving County Wide Training Special Enforcement for Under Age Drinking, i Drunk Driving & Seat Belts Cadet Program Hunter, ATV & Snowmobile Safety Classes or sheriff’s Dept. Website - www.barrysheriff.com www.sheriffdar.com J " Paid for by the People to Re-elect Our Sheriff Dar Leaf 224 Fuller Street. Nashville. 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We a Over 34 years ofexperience Creating beautiful smiles for life. st’, I H E R 1 F F OUR Mason "Thursday Night Live" concert series, Organ Guild, and a performance with the MSU Children's Choir. Members include Tim Crandall and Bob Huntley both on trumpet, Ruben Droscha on French horn, Ross Brower on trombone, and Jon Droscha on tuba. This versatile ensemble will present light classics arranged for brass quintet. In the event of rain, con­ certs will move indoors to the community room of Hastings City Bank. The Fridays at the Fountain series is co-spon­ sored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Family Dentistry of Caledonia 5»«*‘*«* s R E E L E C Friday series features brass and Broadway Fridays at the Fountain in Hastings continues July 18, with the BCDH Brass Quintet and Jeffrey Paul Baker, pre­ senting hits from Broadway. The series takes place on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. Performances start at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Baker is a performer is familiar to Barry County and particularly Hastings. A grad­ uate of Hastings High School, he has recently graduated in vocal performance at Grand Valley State University. Baker performed in more than a dozen shows at GVSU and has appeared at Actors' Theatre and Circle Theatre in Grand Rapids. For the past two summers, he has acted in the Bam Theatre in Augusta where he had the privilege of appearing in eight main stage shows. Now as a member of Actors' Equity, the professional stage actors' union, he plans to move to New York at the beginning of September to pursue a career in musical theater. Baker will appear at the fountain series for the second time, accompanied by Patti LaJoye as he presents favorites from Broadway musical theater. Splitting the bill for this fountain performance will be the BCDH Brass Quintet from Mason. This ensemble, which was formed in 1988, is throughout known the Lansing and Central Michigan area. Some past performances include the ed in adopting a section of highway are encouraged to contact MDOT, or visit www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway for more details. To adopt a section of highway, or discuss possibilities, interested groups should contact their local MDOT coordinator (names and phone numbers are listed on the Web site). The final 2008 pickup is scheduled for Sept. 13 to 21. wide safety initiative, will be required by the Federal Highway Administration to be worn by anyone working in the highway right-of-way. This rule goes into effect in November 2008. MDOT supplies each vol­ unteer group with safety vests, a safety video and trash bags. Many areas of the state highway system are still available for adoption. Groups of three or more people interest­ roadsides. Adopt-A-Highway volunteers saved the depart­ ment an estimated $1 million in litter pickup costs by col­ lecting trash on 5.800 miles of roadway. More than 64.000 bags of trash were removed during three pickups in 2007. "Motorists should use cau­ tion when they observe clean­ up crews working on the road­ sides," reminded Steudle. "Please slow down and watch out for our volunteers. Their safety is our number-one con­ cern and it needs to be yours, too." This year, volunteers will be switching to a more visible, bright yellow-green safety vest with reflective stripes. The new vest, part of a nation- w» 06673766 12-20 | Adopt-A-Highway volunteers on the roads July INDUSTRIAL ^5 ' �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 12, 2008 Local restaurant to sponsor -.X * V * • • X V.- * r( > 1 — • »X * I U1 * I t 1 r 7// j a 9 t t 4 | r^LjL?* * • f 1 t XX* r fj k 4 • X 1 1 A CATS program for two years a*+r? ■L i Hi V. 4 K W *. > 4 Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS) announced this week that the club has signed a two-year sponsor­ ship agreement with Uccello’s Ristorante, a pizzeria/grill and sports lounge with locations in Caledonia, Grand Rapids, and Standale. Under the agreement, Uccello’s is the exclusive uniform apparel sponsor for all CATS teams, with the restaurant's logo to be placed on all team uniforms. According to CATS presi­ dent John Clark, the sponsor­ ship is a great opportunity for CATS and a good growth opportunity for the club. T.A.P.R.C. Men’s Softball League Champs Bar and Grill 8-0; Flexfab 6-2; Swamp Fox Lounge 5-3; Hobart 4-4; C&H 4-4; Services Brightside Church 3-5; Uccellos 2-6; The Dog Track 0-8. Scores - Brightside Church 24 vs. The Dog Track 6; Flexfab 19 vs. C&H Services 8; Swamp Fox Lounge 30 vs. Hobart 12; Champs Bar and Grill 15 vs. Uccellos 6. “Having Uccello’s spon­ sor CATS is a natural for both CATS and Uccello’s,” said Clark. “As a non-profit organization, all the money we take in goes right back into the club. This sponsor ­ Bit ship will allow us to keep our costs, which are already among the lowest of all the travel soccer clubs in the area, reasonable, while allowing us to attract better coaches, and further improve the quality of soccer we can offer our players.” Under the sponsorship agreement, Uccello’s logo will appear on all CATS player and coach uniforms beginning this fall. CATS also signed an agreement Bit with Gazelle Sports to use Adidas as the exclusive apparel supplier for the club, with new CATS uniforms being unveiled this fall. For Uccello's, being able •IB to help a local sports organi­ zation right in its own backyard, like CATS, made the sponsorship an obvious choice. “You come in to any Uccello’s and there are 20+ different sporting events being shown on our big screens, so being able to help a local sporting group is an important part of being an active member of the Caledonia community, “ said • • Mario Piccione of Uccello’s. “We already help support many sports groups in the area, but being Italian, we of course love soccer, so being able to support a local soccer club is icing on the cake...or maybe the sauce on the pizza.” CATS saw a huge influx of players at tryouts, with over 250 kids coming to try­ outs in June. “Uccello’s picked a great time to join us as we’re growing from 12 to 16 or more teams this upcoming season,” added Clark. “With CATS players wearing their uniforms to school and other events in the area, the expo­ sure goes well beyond the soccer fields.” Clark added that CATS isn’t all about the quantity of players, but more so the quality of players. “We will never be the largest soccer club in the area, but we never want to be either,” Clark said. “Our goal is to get the players we have to be the best they can be.” W? . Tixfe-- ■ £ Flag Football 2008 8 Registration Form I >► Flag Football league enrollment is available to stu­ 1 “W dents entering 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades in the Fall of 2008. All registrations must be received no later than Aug. 01, 2008. There will be a manda­ r tory skills assessment on August 09, at Spring Park, at A 10:00AM. Registration fee is $32.00 per player and checks should 4 be made payable to TAPRC. Mail your registration sheet with payment to: TAPRC, P.O. BOX 250, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 M Registration fee is non-refundable. Any questions, contact: K Kir Kj FIRST NAME STREET NAME OF PARENT HOME PHONE Idiy.f W V' 'X z ■ 1 J * 1 .< ’41 • i-*' A 5 ” -X Middleville girls have another perfect season in Dorr league The Designwear of Middleville 12-and-under girls’ softball team finished a second straight perfect 12-0 season in the Dorr Tri-Com league this summer, playing against teams from Wayland, Martin, Allegan, Dorr, and Hopkins. The team added four new girls to its roster this season, and exceeded its goal of placing in the top four teams in the league. Team members are (front from left) Grace Possett, Kelli Graham, Victoria Fuller, Maddeline Hobert, Holley Tripp, (back) coach Ed Graham, Sydney Krol, Sandra Gerou, Kaylin Johnson, Paige Lajcak, and coach Dennis Lajcak. —~ GRADE (FALL 2008) CITY • 1 »p . (.FABULOUS FINDSRESALE SHOP MH Fj- $ * J tfj’ I nlMS Bsu JlK is now open in their newly remodeled store located at 121 E. Main Street • Middleville 269-795-4090 1 I I pi It ■ BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals nj of lit Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... 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MEDICAL PROBLEMS: _ I SHIRT SIZE: YM YL oS AS AM AL (Please circle one) 36 ^5 X s S. ______ r tel I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in TAPRC programs. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to and from the activities. I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to not hold the TAPRC, the organizers, sponsors, super super-­ visors, participants, and persons transporting my child to/from the activities responsible for any injuries sustained as a result of my child ’s participation in these programs. I also give my permission child's for the coach or league official to acquire medical assistance in the case of an emergency and I cannot be reached at the time of the emergency. 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Main St., Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 LOW INTEREST RATES • GREAT WARRANTIES • GREAT PRICES ♦ o U) �■ R A. 1 Ml � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-07-19.pdf 52cc398772caeae72604ea3aa4dacd26 PDF Text Text �- Hastings Pub**0 L,brary 227 E State St Hastes Ml 49058-1841 i ! prsrtstd aid Ne S/N A 4 US POSTAGE cAdxfflfa— Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ••4 —- : .oM 10 gMliiV jiiM m mmoj □ snin oiq od □smut J22L (I£ fliV I mrrioo rfi bifiz imoiq ruG 1 — 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. rupiisneu uy uiapmuo, mv.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------/ — No. 29/July 19, 2008 Outdoor furnaces are hot topic at Caledonia council meeting by Fran Faverman I idljgOT J djnom — r •F- i Staff Writer Passage of an ordinance regulating outdoor furnaces was the highlight of this month's meeting Monday evening of the Caledonia Village Council. Mike Maviglia, trustee and member of the planning commission, said, "The plan­ ning commission decided to be pro-active on the outdoor furnaces before they become an issue." Village Council President Scott Williamson praised the commission for its work and said he was pleased with its proactive approach. Dan Erskine, trustee, asked, "Are there any in the village?" Williamson said he thought there were two, one in an agricultural zone and possibly one on Johnson Street. Williamson noted that the ordinance reflected what other communities have done. Trustee Dan Inman asked if existing furnaces would be grandfathered and was told they would be. Major provisions of the ordinance govern setbacks and chimney height. The out­ door furnace must be located no less than 100 feet from any existing residence or occu­ pied structure which is not on the same property as the fur­ nace and no less than 50 feet from the nearest property line waste, the ordinance speci­ which will be treated as civil fies that only natural wood infractions. Fines for the first without additives, wood pel­ violation range from $100 to lets without additives or agri­ $500: fines for succeeding cultural seeds in their natural violations range from $200 to $1,000. state may be used as fuel. Karen Hahn, trustee, said A permit is required. The applicant must show that the she felt the fines for viola­ furnace will comply with the tions were too low. Trustee manufacturer's recommenda­ Glenn Gilbert wondered if an tions and all state and federal annual operating permit regulations. A drawing show­ should be required. Erskine ing the location of the furnace, pointed out that such a nearby residences, and the requirement would raise height of all roofs is also issues of enforcement and required. No permit fee is annual inspections. Maviglia said he did not specified in the ordinance, but the power to establish such a see the need for a yearly per­ fee by resolution remains with mit. The furnaces are not the village council. The ordinance also con­ See COUNCIL, page 2 tains penalties for violations. may approve a lesser height on a case-by-case basis if it is necessary to comply with the manufacturer's recom­ mendations and if the smoke from a lower chimney height will not create a nuisance for neighbors. Furnaces must be sized appropriately for the struc­ ture to be heated. The size of the furnace cannot exceed, by more than 10 percent, the size of the structure to be heated. An area of 10 feet around all the sides of the furnace is to be free of any vegetation except grass. Lest the furnace become an all-purpose facility for the burning of all kinds of of another owner. It also can­ not be located in a yard fronting a street. Chimneys must be 20 feet in height and extend no less than two feet — about the highest roof peak of the resi­ dence or structure it serves. If a furnace is located within 300 feet of other resi­ dences not served by the fur­ nace. the chimney must extend at least two feet above the highest roof peak of those structures. A spark arrester is required in each chimney. Although not required, insulated chimneys are recommended. However, the zoning administrator or other person designated by the village Warning issued, lifted for Gun Lake beach mutoi ifiqsG □J oil dliw •gollA di no .oicJ 1 lavo mH no odT jzwdT slsovm nd! ruqoG oimiH sijnuoo oimom ’oriofisd nd J aui .gnhaol .<£b ■I w oooA r bOU22i vtauoD IBP orii : loBlnoj Based on test results per 100 milliliters. No single the daily sampling should exceed Tuesday, returned Allegan County Health a maximum of 300 E. coli per Department advised the pub­ 100 milliliters. After receiving lic to avoid body contact test results earlier in the week with surface water at the indicating that the Allegan beach averaged Allegan County Park beach County on the west side of Gun 546.50 E. coli colonies per 100 Lake. The beach lies just ml, the county issued a warn­ over the Barry County line, ing for p pie to avoid partial­ and full-l ly contact with sur­ on Patterson Road. The advisory was lifted face water at the beach. Thursday’s test results had Thursday when new tests dropped almost 500 colonies revealed acceptable levels. Through the Michigan per ml, to 49.30. Full-body contact, as of Department Quality, explained in the press Environmental “includes such counties across the state release, monitor water at public activities as swimming or beaches each week. Samples other activities which would are then sent to a state lab for allow the face, ears, eyes or testing, . and results are nose to be in contact with the released generally the next water. “In addition, signs have day. According to a press release been posted at the site to issued Tuesday by the Allegan inform the public to avoid County Health Department, contact with the surface the standard for total body waler at this location. The contact is 130 Escherichia coli Allegan County Health Department will continue to monitor this location." Three 8-by-ll-inch paper signs posted at the park — one duct-taped to a tree, another taped to a pavilion, the third similarly taped to a bulletin board post — appar­ ently were not large enough to be noticed. Several indi­ viduals were swimming in the lake after 5 p.m. Tuesday, the day the bulletin was issued. One family said they had been at the park, swimming and playing in the water since about 10 a.m. that morning but hadn't noticed the signs, nor had anyone stopped by the beach to sug­ gest they stay out of the water. Two other families had been at the park since early afternoon and likewise were unaware of the adviso- 4 < . «*-■ Charles Edkins, owner and operator of Baby Bliss Inc. in Middleville, pled guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ellen S. Carmody to four counts of federal tax evasion, Attorney U.S. Charles R. Gross announced Tuesday. Gross was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Maurice Aouate of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (IRS CID). The guilty plea was the result of a June 14, 2005, indictment charging Edkins with four counts of tax eva­ sion and one count of will­ fully obstructing and imped­ ing the due administration of federal revenue laws. court to According records, between 1995 and lifidJ o bnL n i .on I id vilius 1 02 bid 00 wot noizsvo aolurlD ffbiauT odi ni kiosqZ ioitubM Ismotnl snifnnD loiziviG j oriT c lluaoi Mnioibni not riliw job noita ido (libi ) ori) gni I iGTObol toooA .zbioooi . 1 X> > • I » • • • » > • I ♦ ♦ • • ♦ • < • . . \ • 1998, Edkins owned and operated Baby Bliss. Inc., which manufactured young girls’ clothing primarily for Pleasant Company, the mar­ keter and distributor of “American Girl” brand prod­ ucts. From 1995 through 1997, Edkins filed false tax returns with the IRS and. in 1998, failed to file a tax return, even though required to do so by law. Edkins’ gross income over the four-year period totaled more than $885,000. During the investigation, Edkins refused to provide books and records to the IRS, as required by law. He also directed a business associate to lie to the IRS if questioned about his income. In addition, Edkins dis­ guised personal expenses as ■Mm W k a f** -J _• a <» *■ ■ter - » .<■ * I -~ ■= . -» f § .-iv*- ! / L - -J - Charles Edkins business expenses, including referring to a purchased Lincoln Town Car in his records as “five used Singer sewing machines,” purchas- - — ST—- ►- ■ I / * A •« IT’*’ 1 r - *• - ____ ___ 4 1—* > ■—.■aai-'—J*44* 1 II—**-- mas W*” 4. ■in ”>t W * ‘iMr'ii b urn* i» ■z _ ___ . . . . ___ ____ __ _____ _ _ .__________________________ —1^ !?****>■•*- -• __ __ This family had been at the Allegan County Park on the west side of Gun Lake for seven about hours Tuesday before learning the no-contact advisory. MDOT to begin M-37 work in Middleville Mon. July 28 See ECOL I, page 2 (t £ ” .. Baby Bliss owner pleads guilty to tax evasion is8 •- *• - ing two personal residences utilizing a sham corporation, and withdrawing corporate funds for personal use. “IRS Criminal Investigation will vigorously investigate individuals who knowingly and willfully evade their tax obligation.” said Aouate. “We should not expect the honest taxpayer to foot the bill for those who hide income from the IRS.” Tax evasion carries a max­ imum sentence of five years' and imprisonment a $250,000 fine per count. A sentencing date has not been set. The case was investigat­ ed by special agents of IRS CID and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald A. Davis. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be begin resurfacing 1.6 miles of M-37 from north of Adams Road to Finkbeiner Road and through the village of Middleville, beginning July 28. The work is supposed to I continue until late August. One lane of alternating traf­ fic will be maintained through the use of flag control. This $449,000 project will provide a smoother ride for motorists and extend the life of this stretch of M-37 by approximately eight years. In This Issue • Tax abatement signed, sealed, delivered • Summer reading program is more than just books • Libri Foundation donates books to Freeport Library • Many issues discussed at Thornapple Township meetings �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. July 19. 2008 ECOLI, continued from page ry« Allegan County monitors nine beaches, including four on Lake Michigan and five inland. Hie Gun Lake park was the only beach tested in Allegan County this week that exceeded the state stan­ dards. Barry County is monitor­ ing four beaches this year, said Eric Pessell, environ­ mental health director with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department: The main day beach and camp­ ground beach at the state park on Gun Lake, the Charlton Park beach on Thomapple Lake, and Fox Park beach in Eaton County. Reasons vary for results such as these, w hen one part of the lake has lower levels and another area shows a high bacteria count, he added. Factors such as cur­ rents, water flow and prevail­ ing winds may affect water quality, Pessell said, and so might maintenance. Daily disposal of dead fish and bird droppings help keep beaches and water cleaner. "At the state park beach at Gun Lake, they are out there n every morning, raking the beach and keeping it clean,” said Pessell. In the event that E. coli make the move now measurements exceed state standards, he said his depart­ •It ment has poster-sized signs on steel posts that can be set up at affected beaches. The public beaches at both the state park and Charlton Park have the added benefit of pos­ sible patrols by personnel who work at the parks and can advise people to stay out of the water, he said. Weekly readings for par­ ticipating counties — along with beach locations and pre­ vious results — are posted online at www.deq.state.mi. us/beach/public. These signs, posted at the Allegan County Park, warn swimmers to stay out of the water. ifl" II* K ft ft ft I* I a If $ ah’** * .W up ...4 ■ COUNCIL, continued from page 1 • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice la multi olicyfdis. 71 > I < call Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. NBUQAMCE four pannrr tn protocrton 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 06GG0257 mobile units, and it is hard to move them. Williamson said he did not expect there to be more than one or two of them installed over a fiveyear period. Maviglia moved adoption of the ordinance, and it was adopted unani­ mously. Jonathan Moxey of Fleis and Vandenbrink Inc. report­ ed that the Main Street proj­ ect is virtually complete. Areas damaged by the recent heavy rains are being repaired by the contractor. Tree-trimming is being done, and brush has been removed. Moxey also said that they are working with the Michigan AS 7/4rtf FOR A CHAMSFf PLEASE VOTE FOR JOHN ROUGH FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SUPERVISOR AUGUST5TH John brings a background of experience to the job of supervi sor, both in business and community service. John believes in a balanced budget. John believes in hard work. John has a forty-year background in management and organization. John believes that with the voters help together we can lead Yankee Springs Township into the future and make our town­ ship a better place to live for everyone. John believes that at open meetings the residents should always be made to feel welcomed and helped with whatever their needs may be. John believes that together we can do better. Paid for by the committee to elect John Rough for Township Supervisor. State Housing Development Authority on the facade grants. He observed that deadlines for the announce­ ment of the grants have come and gone and at this point, he does not know when they •It. will hear about the grant. Williamson, commenting on the Fourth of July cele­ bration, said it was very suc­ cessful. Hahn said people had a good time. Asked by Williamson about where the committee stood with money, she said she really did not know but suspected they were in a deficit state. Williamson also urged people to get paperwork for the election done. Six signa­ tures are needed on the peti­ tion. Petitions are available at the village and township offices. The deadline for fil­ ing is Aug. 12. Erskine said the Western days had brought people into town. Jerry Barnaby, membcr of the Downtown Merchants Association, said merchants have said they would like to see the event shortened. He added that dis­ cussions were underway for next year’s event. Sandra Ayers, village clerk and manager, said the mayor's exchange day had gone well. The contractor hired to patch areas on Johnson and Kinsey Streets had completed his work, and a sink hole by a catch basin on Johnson Street had been repaired. Treasurer Jill Harrison reported that the budget amendments on the agenda, all of which involved the Main Street project, were necessary to balance the budget for the 2007-08 year. She also noted that passage of the amendments would exhaust the money raised by the bond issue. Erskine moved approval of the amendments, and they passed unanimously. In a report on the status of the siren fund, Inman said there now appears to be money for grants. His com­ mittee will meet to sort out the options. Harrison agreed to help with the writing of a grant application. The council went into executive session to discuss the possible purchase of real property. During the final comment period, Maviglia thanked all for the kind words and con­ dolences on the death of his father. Hahn raised questions about what she called the "lakefront" lots on Emmons Street and wondered if there was a blocked line. Ayers said that the line had been fixed as part of the Main Street project and that the heavy rains were responsible for the water. Williamson noted that Emmons Creek was back to its usual level. Inman drew laughter when he said that his Father’s Day gift had been a NOAA radio, complete with its own gener­ ator. He said the radio had gone off many times and he felt "very informed about weather patterns." He added .x that the Fourth of July parade was spectacular. Gilbert thanked the Fourth of July Committee and noted the positive response from the community. Williamson said, "I am tickled with what is going on in the village; starting to be a sense of movement in the downtown area. 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I * Enroll Now for Fall Class I ( I< I Financial Aid & payment arrangements available Licensed & Bonded by the State of Michigan FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL CALL: 269-795-HAIR (4247) I 620 S. BROADWAY MIDDLEVILLE. MI 49333 s I 4 I _____ J! .< I ' * I I * 0 _ |. l~_Z W ■ ~ ~ • • • > *♦• *• e • •• • e , , . I > I I V, * “ J * r I » • f J I I • >9 > > > > I * ! > • * ’ J t J A . • • ) M s • ' • I•I ...... I ~ ~I hJ9 I Buying Scrap Gold for Cash BWWUWWIWWWFRm S I ‘Ji ^113 is S. Staff Writer A tax abatement agreement for Aspen Surgical Inc. was made final last Wednesday evening when the Caledonia Township Board and Brett Asper, controller for the com­ pany, signed off on the accord. The agreement provides for a reduction of 50 percent in the taxes due on the real property for 10 years and eight years on personal prop­ erty (equipment). In return, Aspen will keep 210 jobs in Caledonia and will add 50 to 75 more jobs in the next two years. Also included is a pro­ vision for hiring residents of Caledonia where possible. •it Asper, who represented the company at the meeting, said that they were manufacturers of disposable, or one-time use, operating room equipment. They are the largest manufac­ turer of surgical skin markers (special pens used to mark the area of the surgery). They also manufacture a stent-place­ ment device designed to aid surgeons in placing stents appropriately. He noted that the company is "completely maxed out" at its present man­ ufacturing facility. Bryan Supervisor Harrison led off the discus­ sion saying, "Looks like you have run out of parking spaces." Asper observed that the plans called for an addi­ tional 45 spaces, which should be adequate since they operate three shifts seven days a week. Harrison continued by ask­ ing about the monitoring of water discharges from the facility. Asper said he did not know. Harrison then com­ mented he would alert the util­ ities committee to the issue. Don Koopmans, trustee, asked, "What kind of equip­ ment? Chemicals?" Asper replied, "Plastic injection molding and pack­ aging lines. No chemicals." Trustee Larry Stauffer moved to approve the agree­ ment, and it passed unani­ mously. As part of a required pub­ lic hearing on the parks and recreation plan, Harrison reported on the progress of the joint township/village parks and recreation plan, noting that two public meet­ ings seeking input had been held. In his view, a good cross-section of groups had provided input. Among the projects suggested for devel­ opment were a non-motorized trail system, historical park, sports fields on the east side of the water treatment ponds, dog and skate parks, ice-skating rink, sledding hill, fishing access on Emmons Lake, a water park, and green space for commu­ nity events such as a farmer’s market. Programs such as a rowing team also were suggested. the Relationships with school district, YMCA and Middleville should be pur­ receiving board for elections. planning a Texas Hold ‘Em plan review, Robertson sug­ gested being more careful. sued, as well as continuing to The receiving board is tournament in November. In its final item of busi­ He said he wanted more spe­ work with the county on the responsible for making sure acquisition of new lands for the ballot container is prop­ ness, the board tabled a cific information. Harrison said he was "not erly sealed, the seal number request from Walgreens to recreation. An unidentified member of is recorded in the poll book waive the payment of any sure there should be a fee for the audience raised questions and on the statement of permit fee for moving a bill­ exercising a general right »!•. The recently adopted under an ordinance." He also about Lepard Park, specifical­ votes/retums. The board also board. ly whether there was a 10-year checks that the number of billboard ordinance allows a noted that other fees also time limit on development names entered into the poll special exception use permit apply. The board recessed at 8:20 before the park reverted to the book balances with the num­ for moving a billboard. donors. The land was original­ ber of votes cast. The estab­ While most of the board sup­ p.m. to consider a personnel ly given to the township, lishment of a receiving board ported waiving the fee since matter in closed session. which donated it to the coun­ was approved unanimously Walgreens is paying an application fee for its site ty. No board member was by the commission. Capt. Scott Siler, chair­ aware of any reversion clause. Harrison said he under- man of the hiring committee, •II a list st mu.1 the difficulty was fig­ presented to the board uring out how to access a of nine paid on-call firefight­ parking lot for the park. The ers the department wishes to township has appropriated hire. Following some discus­ funds for the park but the sion about retention rates and county has not moved for­ costs, the board approved the ward. He said he has not hirings. 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. i Little Lambs Preschool received a response from the Caledonia, MI 49316 county parks department on also received approval of a SINCE 891-5750 resolution for a charitable its plans. ■ In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Treasurer Richard gaming waiver. The group is EWE ba E R S Robertson reported that he has begun preparation of an investment report. While the Accounting Government Board only Standards requires a report to be done Natural gas Liquid propane ■ Fuel Oil annually, Robertson said he hopes to do the report quar­ terly. He observed that the report has implications for the budget because interest income has declined more precipitously than expected, which reduces revenues. However, the budget surplus TRA^E from the previous year is /f ir Ihnl % Stop A large enough to make up the difference. A Responding to a com­ plaint made by Richard Crissman, M.D., who objected to receiving several tax bills, each sent to him at the all us to arrange a FREE in-home survey. same address and in its indi­ vidual envelope with firstclass postage, Robertson said that they will combine tax bills when at least five parcels are involved. The leaky roof at the fire 06675243 station received discussion before agreement to repair i * the fire department office <r L The ONLY Candidate * ★ leaks was reached. The cenwith Hands-on Experience tral question is whether the leaks were a result ot the I abnormal rains or if there is a problem with the roof. The township insurer also will be • YOUR COUNTY CLERK for 9 years contacted. • Elected twice as YOUR COUNTY CLERK Jennifer Christian, town­ • 27 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE ship clerk, introduced a • Supported by entire staff for re-election in 2008 request to add a 12-inch line Saving Taxpayers approximately $50,000 per • to the eastern-most part of year by designing and programming ballots and the Lakeside Old Cemetery voting equipment rather than paying a vendor and to continue the line to It is my belief, from my past 8 years as Hope Township Clerk. the new cemetery. K&S that Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barty Plumbing submitted a quote County Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualifiqualifi­ cation and ability to handle the individual needs of 16 of $4,247 for the job. Other Townships along with her other County Clerk duties. Linda Eddy-Hough quotes from McDonald Plumbing and Pleune Debbie Smith has Debbie Smith has the experience, worked hard to a Positive can-do Service Company came in at attitude that , knowledge, and the dedication to Debbie has alwa^. officials eas“a!ly and s.,pporIS u"? loca,-n — > encourages 7~ges I ™ keep the Barry County Clerk's office $4,686 and $5,050 respecform the election duties He. 2 especially one of the best in West Michigan. and the ability ^nce. knowledge CXperitively. Koopmans questioned Loma Wilson, gramming ^"immediately “euil are >° are unequaled. , to modem results imm Castleton Township Clerk boring underneath a paved Township Clerk ------------------------ , Thorndppte portion to continue the line or Your Best Selection at the to the new cemetery. He said directional favored he drilling. The board approved Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie SlTlith^Aj^ the request. Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, Christian also introduced Vk 7401 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland, MI 48897 06674034 a request to establish a i i 1 t i ' i ' 5 I |S ■y I AUGUST STH ELECTION 1 i ( �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19, 2008 toe CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord T)utton ‘LLnitecC (Reformed Cfturcft MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 708 W. Main Street "" Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — M-37 in Irving) T1MF.S 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11.00 A M. Holy Communion Wednesday Senice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rf. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://nelministnes.org/see/chLjrchesexe/chl7897 St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 111 Church Street Frank P Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth •I*’ Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder. Minister of Music Non-Trodltlonal Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9:30 a.m. www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 Sunday School..................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class................................ 11:00 a.m. 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Pastor Jim Roemke Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages . •• m Jit. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 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" II p.m. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach &. Enfolding Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 N ine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. Vacation Bible School, July 21-25, 9:30-11:30 am Son World theme Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVIlley GUfsl LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:00. 9:30 & 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p .m. •It Instruments welcome. Sunday Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Ntmv wa-Jable tato. hew is welcome. 9185 (berry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.O. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED •J Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 8684391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship............................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................... 11:00 0 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Middleville Wesleyan Church i Make iSunday 1664 N.M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 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..................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club........ ...... Call for info. Bible Study.......... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. the best 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Join us Sundays at 10 am 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 ww.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor ^church — www.cornerchurch.org 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk„ S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 jik* 4:00 pm 9:30 am WAYFARER^ COMMUNITY 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 i CHURCH Finding the Way Together! ('nne An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. t. * 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: nw, wayfarercc.org PARMELEE Ja. Whitneyville UNITED METHODIST ■ Fellowship Church CHURCH B 4935 Whitneyville Ave. 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 SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America US M. I Jays Located between 52' 1 and 48" St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Whitneyville Bible church «• Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Ilk*, @ St. Paul Lutheran Church A* fhrXlIl. LHURLH FORTH! MODERN WQRii) Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone: (616) 868-6437 Nursery available during services day ofyour week newlife Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Sunday Services 8 30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary •It 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School f. Peace Church Loving God, Loving People cornerstone (/! * ^^9 Living Hope Assembly of God LliGKikhiii Lcue.cii 9:30 a.m. (269) 664-4345 A Place For YOU! CERTIFIED $ % ORANGEVILLE (Bib Gftme J iHetbobtet (Ojurclj J ci rmnctin^an .noeo! Luth to a nkxlrni wt rid www.cherryvalleychurch.org ••• 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD J A Faith Community of the PC(USA) I mile off & All walks, One faith Sunday Worship ........................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) 2415 McCann Rd. (1 middlevillecrc.org Sunday School........................................................ 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service............... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................................. 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................................. 6:45p.m. I BRIGHTSI i Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Evening Praise................ ,...........................6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' FIRST BAPTIST Morning Worship..................................................9.30a.m. Fellowship Time ....................................... 10:35 a.m. Sunday School.................................................... 10:50a.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Is Trutt> Thy Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 i vvwwduttonurc.org Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 1 1 F '** 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 •IO »» The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord fl' Sunday School ......................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........................................... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school •I* season) • • • .......... 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group................... ’................. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ............................................... 6:45 p.m. 'W S’ Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor • Rev. Karl Bashlor, Assoc. Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.com Redeemer Covenant Church | Yankee Springs Bible Church “The Family of God for All People ” Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www, rend’LkHII t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship............................................ 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School •It ................................ .................. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson ’_______ < V ♦ * V * * * K t *■ V *• V • - « • • % * * ♦ r 06651606 • » » V • * ♦ • <L> > I • • * • • ♦ « i < • fl I �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19, 2008/ Page 5 r— from Our Readers •I Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues i \ Bujak is ubiquitous To the editor: * Webster says the definition for being everywhere, con­ stantly encountered, is the adjective, ubiquitous. I say the definition is Wally Bujak, candidate for Caledonia Township Supervisor. It is a reflection of Wally's continu­ ous hard work that he always seems to be everywhere. Grass-roots support for Wally has steadily grown since he became a township trustee almost eight years ago. This support has grown because Wally is willing to push up his sleeves and work. 5 8 s. ■(Il r is willing to listen and to act promptly on community con­ cerns. If there is ever a job to do, Wally is either leading the way, or he’s organized others to lend a hand. As Caledonia Township Trustee, Wally Bujak has earned the trust and respect of this citizen and hundreds of others. As supervisor of Caledonia Township, Wally Bujak will not only keep the wheels of Caledonia rolling; he'll be the one out in front clearing the track. Renee VanHouten Alto "W, I ho I! d ■X - — 4: --------fli ■I Clllllllltlllli Vwibw,’: lr WEti/w i tailMiitir ferfcW * liJ III To the editor: We have been residents of Caledonia for many years. We have seen it grow, change, and struggle. One of the most important •a factors in preserving our quality of life is choosing quality leaders to •ii guide our community. Bryan Harrison has done an outstanding job on the township board. He believes government should serve the people, and you can see that in the way he leads. He has contained costs, managed growth and improved servic­ es. Please join with us in sup­ porting Bryan Harrison for I I d1 & 5 Check Us Out! » * KT 4 -<■* v— CO o ■ Grower Direct • Quality Roots GREAT TREES & SHRUBS GREAT SELECTION I GREAT PRICES 75+ VARIETIES ^>2^ 3 O > S4 4 Jt < » I x> o v* Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. » r* =r A x- 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks w A C v* ba « r- o Dig a Tree Transplanting, llgH 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 GJ M3 7 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 06671448 V CT O ■ Add Property Value...Maples tfU MW GM ¥ iit i/i the itendi Midche&i? tc ((/> Well NOW is your chance, come JOIN our team and cheer on your favorite youth football team! I < — Limited Space is Available — If you are entering the fifth thru eighth grade in the fall, you are welcome to come join us at registration... i Monday, August 4th at 5:00 p.m. iENDSHi w • •€ See READING, page 8 Page Elementary Parking Lot___________ The cost is s60.00 per participant Parent or legal guardian Fee covers uniform (skirt, briefs and must be present at time shell top), participation medal, and a of registration. s10.00 pay back for the year end party. Questions please contact Alice Gahan at 269-795-2513 1 I 90 READY TO START A First (Rehab <‘ I am writing in support of Bryan Harrison for Caledonia Township Supervisor. As a homeowner and business owner in Caledonia, I appre­ ciate Bryan's leadership style and optimism. o co Wk He not only cares about our community, the success of businesses and our quality of life, he is willing to do some­ thing about it. Bryan is an asset to the board. Sincerely, Mark Prins To the editor: the show and then see all the books on the animals or whatever we're doing that week. The kids usually do look at the books." Heiss says one of the chal­ lenges of getting kids to par­ ticipate in the program is the increased structure in the Join us for Vacation Bible School! i iidi Supervisor is an asset 3 by Sean Garner Greg and Joni Henry, Alto Township Caledonia Supervisor. Summer reading program is more than just books Summer Intern Jane Heiss, manager of the Caledonia Township Library, knows what a struggle it can be to get kids interested in reading. She also knows the value of an interest in literature. So, it comes as no surprise that Heiss and her staff at the library — which is part of the and the other members of the county-wide Kent District To the editor: The job of township super­ board. Bryan brings a wel- Library system — would do visor in a fast-growing com­ come strong voice and what they could to attract munity is not an easy one. As knowledge to the job. I'm kids to books. This summer. a former member of the glad to see that he is running tbe library has reintroduced Caledonia Planning again. He has earned our tbe summer reading program Commission, I know the trust, respect and support. in which kids and teenagers Those who want to keep have the opportunity to parchallenges are great. It gives me comfort to Caledonia moving in the ticipate in activities not norknow Bryan Harrison is right direction should support rnally associated with readdoing the job. During my Harrison for another term. ing. These events include a Sincerely, petting zoo, magic show, two time on the planning com­ Matthew C. Mahacek Wii tournaments and more. mission. I’ve observed Bryan Even though some of the activities may sound like frivolous fun, Heiss says that On our Friendship Trek, we each event has a distinctly will have fun with: literary bent. • Backpack Snacks "One day a week we pres ­ • Wilderness Crafts ent these programs that are • Survivor Games terns*. out • Campfire Bible Stories created around literature," arovei friend • Buddy * * ’s Bible Challenge Heiss said. "It's just a great -• --W-' • Trailhead Openings chance for kids to have fun • Summit Closings and give them a reason to I V LEIGHTON CHURCH I come in the library. And if I they're going to come in and 4180 - 2nd St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 get books to read anyway, VBS (616) 891-8028__ they can learn more about spe­ July 27 - 31 LEIGHTON g cific things. If it's an animal CHURCH 2 6:00 - 8:15pm e 1 42nd Ave. show, they get to learn about c HI St AT8. L — Preschoolers - 5th Grade 5 *** Join Uol animals. If it's an art show 2 Green Lk Rd o Bring Your Friends! they get to learn about art." One event was a pet show 06674456 held at Caledonia Township Hall earlier this month. J Scores of kids and teenagers showed up to show off more than two dozen pets, mostly PHYSICAL THERAPY dogs, but there were a few exotic pets, including a coral snake which ate a mouse in front of the spectators. YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB Jill Thompson, mother of • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics three, brought her children • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics and the family cat, Sally, out • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com for the day. • Back and Neck Pain "It's very nice to have a variety of events over the See a Licensed Physical summer from the library," Therapist Every Visit Thompson said. "The kids really enjoyed it. It's great for INSURANCE the families and the kids who Medicare BC/BS are home to do something Workman’s Comp during the day." 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Sometimes you are creep­ ing up a hill behind them, going about 10 mph or less, because you, of course, can­ not see far enough ahead to pass. 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It was about 8 p.m. Now if a car came up behind him. head­ ing into the sun, how easy it would be not to see that bike and his precious cargo? Parmalee was resurfaced just the other day, the type with the loose stones. Within hours, there were bikers trav­ eling on it. Dangerous? You tell me. My real fear is that some­ time someone is going to hit one of these bikers on a road with limited visibility due to curves and hills. It will be a totally unnecessary tragedy that will forever change | W9 SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL » | (’’Drivers give bikes too little room,” Sun and News July 12). Well. I've seen plenty of bikers being rude. It's been a very long time since I've seen one of them pull off the road to let traffic by. Years ago. it was com­ monplace. when they saw motorists stuck behind them. The look given as you final­ ly are able to pass now is more like, “I have every right to be here, so deal with it!” How many times have you sj seen a biker run a stop sign? If there is no traffic coming, your answer is most likely rare or never. They are sup­ posed to obey the traffic laws, are they not? Other slow-moving vehi­ cles must have those bright orange triangles on them to •11 make them more noticeable. Why not bikes? They pay no license fee, no tax. no insur­ ance. Way too many of them see no need to obey the laws of the highway or the rules of common courtesy that they expect from others. Just this month so far. I am aware of two instances that just make me cringe. Several days ago on Eckert Road, which also has a lot of hills, I saw an adult male biking toward me on the other side of the road. As he got closer, I noticed him turn several times to look behind him. About a mile or so down the road, I saw why. There was a child. I'd guess he was 10 or so years old, squatting on the shoulder, bike laid down, and appeared to be somewhat shaken. Now why would an adult take a child biking on that road, and worse yet. have the child fol­ low rather than be in front where he could see him? Just yesterday, here on Parmalee, a biker with one of • COMMERCIAL many lives. Each year, there are more and more bikers out 111 there raising the possibility even higher. Personally, I would like to see some of our roads off limits to bikes, purely for safety's sake. If you love to bike, go for it. Just do it safely. Care enough for your little ones, yourself, others who love you, and the rest of your community to bike on roads safe for cars and bikes. Better yet, use the bike trails. oe n» •a responsible and use good, old-fashioned common sense. - 0. LT n hl F I IJ 1f Nancy Bailey Middleville li i 11* Nt* k. 7 vf tfM’' X.1 . •• ‘4T* H I. A In Memory I h I of Travis W. Wenger 7/21/82 ~ 1/22/02 When we lose someone we love, a silent, quiet sadness overcomes us. Call us at 616.891.1 _. 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J _s ■XL: — a TTT—■ J F « — ——> f* ► Libri Foundation donates books to Freeport Library Annie Halle, president of The Freeport Library Friends Group, is looking through the new books donated by the Libri Foundation with Braedon Halle, Kyle VanRhee, Bennett Halle, Turner Halle, and Bethany Scramlin. The Freeport District Library was awarded a $1059 Books for Children grant from the foundation. The friends group raised $350 at a community yard sale in March which allowed them to meet the matching grant status. The new books are for the jun­ ior and young adult fictiion Vote August 5th and non fiction areas. t I 1 I1 J Senior Project for Thornapple Township Clerk Fresh class is I Mi -to * I 1 Lesa VanderMeer Vw lrvandermeer@charter.net www.ElectLesaVandermeer.com Monday, July 21 t Paid for the Committee to Elect Lesa VanderMeer to Thomapple Township Clerk, 4 « k| »W»S B J Ml _ Obb r 4 bo f T. i IS* 7477 Noffke Dr., Caledonia. Ml 49316 - Commitment to Quality 1 ► ..J • • •• kai '■ rr* 4 1! 9 •• I si AtKoenes 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 Ante Scdtf ------ - -* —TT" g My ** 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 949-2640 F a A Senior Project Fresh class will be available for sen­ iors to receive free nutrition education and coupon books at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, at the Hastings Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Senior Project Fresh is a free program for moderate income seniors age 60 years and older to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and veg­ etables. Seniors can sign up to receive a coupon book to be used at any participating state farmer's market. Call MSU Extension at 269-945-1388 or the Commission on Aging at 269948-4856 with any questions. This program is sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, Barry County Commission on Aging and the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program under the USDA. Staff Writer Summer reading fun con­ tinues at the Thomapple School Kellogg and Community Library. The library' is temporarily located in room 501 due to construc­ tion at the high school. Parking is in the high school south parking lot. and patrons should enter the building at the athletics lobby. This year, the “Go Buggy for Reading" club partici­ pants will discover the world of creepy crawly creatures with reading, crafts, pro­ grams and more. Hours are Summer Tues(jay from 2 to 6 p.m • w Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday Wacky begin every Mornings Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Flutter by for buggy crafts and Wacky Wednesdays end on July 30 a program by the Kalamazoo Nature Center, “Insects do the strangest by presented things,” Professor Anson Pantz. Readers can wing into the library July 29, 30, 31 with completed reading logs and receive final prizes. The library is also hosting You Can’t Be Ill Movie Matinee Thursdays at 2 p.m. The final presentation on July 24 will be ** “Charlotte s Web.” For more information about the summer reading Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 06660266 Materials Coordinator - 3rd shift Aspen Surgical Products, Inc., a progressive wellestablished growth oriented medical devise manufacturer, seeks a Materials Coordinator. Must have 6 months material handling and HiLo experience. Responsible for pulling parts for pro­ duction and keeping production stocked with raw materials. Requires the ability to stand for duration of shift, climb ladder and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Experience with hand scan­ ner and cycle counting a plus. 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Edward Jones, its financial advisors and employees do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal professional for advicej on your specific situation. HAIR DESIGNERS Middleville, Ml 49333 269.795-7719 ♦<*****? M • ntntl A 1 KEEP YOUR I k I * * 1 *K COUNTY COMMISSIONER 8 Mark Englerth, r; iff jj working hard for you! I ♦ || $ MAR Jz ijW. I1'1 W__ I For Drain Commissioner j 06675368 >Kfaid for by Committee to elect Mark Englerth, P.O. Box 219, Hastings, Ml 49058 I I I *44 f 44^4 X Visit us on the web at... www.markenglerth.com E-Mail: markenglerth@att&t.net or (269) 838-1289 t lj< I A a I I �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19. 2008/ Page 9 •Il A. Many issues discussed at Thornapple Twp. meetings duties. Following a discussion, the board decided to enter a three-year contract with the Ann Arbor-based company for $11,500 plus an annual payment of $3,800 during the final two years of the contract. The annual mainte­ nance fee is waived during the first year of the contract, which will begin Aug. 1. During the special meet­ ing, the board agreed to an HI annual compensation pack­ age for the chief and estab­ lished a job description for that position. At the regular July 14 meeting, the board discussed everything from cemetery buildings to gypsy moths. The board determined the ‘green’ storage building in Mount Hope cemetery is by Patricia Johns Staff Writer of Members the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees have had to think about all things great and small at their past two meet­ ings. At a special meeting held July 10, the board of agreed to a contract with AccuMed/AccuMed Web for its ambulance billing. Township Thornapple Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton gave an overview of the program and his opinion that AccuMed practices were better than the current billing by the town­ ship. The new system also would be easy to teach TTES employees and would return one employee to his original IS* % * * SwL’ k 11 -Wl. soundly constructed. It will not be replaced but will be re-sided instead. Quotes for the work will be solicited. The Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewer System was discussed, including prob­ lems with assessing individ­ ual homeowners for repairs caused by misuse of the sys­ tem without creating a finan­ cial burden for other home­ owners on the system. The board decided it needs to review and revise the cur­ rent ordinance to clarify what charges can or cannot be billed to individual homeowners. Once the ordinance is revised, it will be clear that all users are not paying for the abuse or neglect by some users. Following a discussion of the county's proposal on the November ballot for funding county roads, the board decided that while upkeep of county roads is important ,the current state of the econ­ omy means that it is a bad time to increase the tax bur­ den on residents. Some residents have been contacting the township about the resurgence of gypsy moths on their proper­ ty already causing defolia­ tion. Township Supervisor Don Boysen has been in touch with Joanne Barnard from the Barry Conservation District. Information is available at the township hall, the con­ servation district and the * t •I SS" Great Rates & Local Servicing — '^2 '•t OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES *111J No application fee, underwriting fee, dosing fee. 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I < Mi 1 1 " What Harrison said: al-: ■ . .•sska'* • • wwv " ‘JHsrs I’ll be a fiscally responsible leader, who represents and What Harrison did: During Harrison’s time in office, Caledonia has lowered it’s operating tax rate by 20-percent, now the lowest in Kent County. The township has Bryan Harrison ar 44 respects the taxpayer. Four years ago i nt balanced its budget every year and eliminated eligibility for expensive health-care insurance for part-time elected officials. Harrison even published a guide to assist residents in appealing their property tax assessments! jun gave you his word. •M I .-aUilW ’’ ^1 What Harrison said: “I will work to preserve our rural character and open space. What Harrison did: When the township Master Land Use Plan was being debated, wanted to expand high in some wanted io expand ingn density ucnsuy development ucvciupiuvin onto umv two ivw working farms ... Caledonia. Harrison listened to the people and voted “NO” and the density sprawl - I'tf Harrison served was rejected. rejected, namson scivcu on un the me Kent County ±Farmland Preservation committee and has been very successful in getting grants for purchases of park land So what in our community. “ I ’ ll make township government more accountable and What Harrison said: happened? accessible.” What Harrison did: Caledonia became the first township in Kent County to post their budget and expenditures online. Now citizens can easily track where tax dollars are spent. Following Harrison’s suggestion, the township implemented an electronic payment system for utility customers, saving both the township and citizens time and money. Through an improved website, residents may obtain i ordinances, permit forms, and read meeting and tax information online, rather than BRYAN standing in line. HARRISON What Harrison said: I will work to keep Caledonia a safe community. — TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR What Harrison did: Caledonia added full-time firefighters and a certified b paramedic to staff, improved ambulance service, and provides state of the art training J and equipment for its crews. The township contracts with the Kent County Sheriff s Vote Harrison AUGUST 5th! I I Paidfor by: Friends ofBryan Harrison. 8989 Lenter Drive. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Department to provide dedicated patrols during peak hours. Bryan Harrison. Actions that match the words. 06675158 * i J » �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. July 19. 2008 Gypsy moth infestation is on the rise, again Residents throughout Barry County are reportin IRVING TOWNSHIP Synopsis Irving Township Regular Meeting - July 9, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with pledge to flag. Agenda approved. One board member absent. Also several guests present. Commissioners, cemetery, and assessors reports given. Clerk’s minutes from June 11, 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motion approved to renew a CD, and deposit another into general fund. Motion approved for supervi­ sor to spend up to $1,500.00 for air conditioner. Motion approved to pay bills * for. $8,635.33 wfth,phone , not yet received and $209.63 for two additional chairs purchased. Motion approved to purchase 2200 gallons of LP from Alto Gas * for $5,167.80. Approved Resolution 2008 #1 •II regarding Board of Review meet­ ing dates for July and December. Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. the presence of gypsy moth caterpillars in trees around their homes this summer. Gypsy moth, an invasive species that feeds on oak and other tree leaves in its cater­ pillar stage, caused a great deal of damage to Barry County's trees between 1997 and 2001. During their adult caterpil­ lar stage, gypsy moths are also a residential nuisance, climbing decks, siding and outdoor furniture, and litter­ ing outdoor areas with grass and leaves. “Right now, we've had from calls Hastings, Nashville, Orangeville and Middleville." said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. “Don Boysen of Thornapple Township has als° begun compiling a list of local calls he's received. Right now, I think we're seeing the beginning of a popu­ lation boom — not yet to the extent it was when the pro­ gram began in 1998.” That program, an aggres­ sive suppression measure sponsored by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA), managed to reduce the population, but it appears that gypsy moth numbers are on the rise again. “Gypsy moth populations, even if left alone, build to a peak over time, then decline. Research suggests that they don't entirely go away from a particular area. Therefore, it is likely that population increases would be seen in some of the areas previously infested," explained * Barnard. “However, male gypsy moths can travel up to two miles to find a mate, so it is easy for the infestation to spread extensively over a season. “One thing to note is that the gypsy moth — even though it will eat other trees and shrubs — favors the oak. It is most likely that popula­ tion explosions would be seen in areas that are rich in oak forest, such as the state game areas and some of the large private forest plots around Barry' County." The reason the state undertook a supression pro- gram last time was not for tree health, but for residen­ tial nuisance abatement, said Barnard. “In fact, the last program targeted only residential areas and would not finan­ cially support spraying of Middleville in the Village offices locat­ ed at 100 East Main Street, Middleville. MI 49333 2:00 until local p.m. time. they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Items of work include a 1500 sf Village to the existing building and related work. Bidding Documents may be obtained by Fleis contacting & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.: Telephone (616) 977- DOLLARS required for ($75.00) each set will payment of TWENTY DOLLARS ($20.00) will be required for mailing the Documents. Bidding The the following locations on or after July 14. 8: Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering. Inc.. 2960 Lucerne Drive SE. Grand Rapids. MI East Main McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge: Grand Rapids. Lansing. Kalamazoo and Livonia Construction News Service of Michigan: 1773 RW Bercnds Drive SW. Wyoming. Ml 49519-4993 For online viewing, ▼ 11 a Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia please input j ill/ i i ill / 111 wf i 11 specs into your browser’s address bar. Click on “Add a new item", and input your information. Once we have your informa­ Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, regarding the request of tion on file we will email you the link, user­ Davenport University for proposed amendments to an existing special use permit. Property comcom­ monly known as 6191 Kraft Avenue, SE, and is legally described as follows: name and password to retrieve the electron­ PART OF NEFRL 1/4 COM 940.70 FT S 0D 08M 24S E ALONG E SEC LINE FROM NE COR OF SEC TH S 76D UM 38S W 1031.50 FT TH S 67D 05M 43S W 341.92 FT TO W LINE OF E 1/2 NEFRL User name : fveng\mvillespccs Password : mviilespecs 1/4 TH S 0D 09M 00S E ALONG SD W LINE 1189.32 FT TO SW COR OF E 1/2 NEFRL 1/4 TH S 89D Each proposal shall be accompanied by a 05M 52S E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE 1317.59 FT TO E 1/4 COR TH N 0D 08M 24S W ALONG E SEC certified check or Bid Bond by a recog­ LINE 1589.29 FT TO BEG * SEC 6 T5N R10W 42.66 A. ic plans and specifications. Use the account information below to access the above link. The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested per­ sons: Definitions for Barrier Height, Fence, Agricultural Fence, Privacy Fence, Wall, Landscaping Wall, Retaining Wall, Screening Wall are all defined. B. Required Site Plan Review and Approval for fence and walls require site plan review; C. Materials. Acceptable fence materi­ als are wood, plastic and metal. Wall materials and design should be of masoning material; Prohibited materials include barbed wire, sharp points and electric current. D. Fence height and location should be no higher than six feet, located adjacent but not on the property line. Permitted in all residential districts except the RLF District located in Side and Rear Yards. For Front Yard fences up to four feet in height to within 15 feet of right-of-way. Residential Lake Front District, Side and Rear Yard six feet in height and side yard. Front Yard, four feet height to water shoreline. E. Wall height and location. This section sets forth requirements for construction of a retaining wall including the requirement of a guard along the top of a retaining wall and other design requirements. Screening Walls are subject to the same height and location standards as fences withi spe _________ spe-­ cific standards for parking, screening and Landscaping Walls. F. arriers on Comer Lots and/or Parcels cannot be erected within 30 feet of an intersection of two streets and other requirements for cor­ 1 lowing proper publication of notice of its adoption in accordance with and subject to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006. All ordinances bids, to waive informalities and make the 06675149 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Caledonia TOWNSHIP Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider the application 7 of iPCS Wireless, Wireless. Inc. for a special land use under the terms of Sections 3.41, 6.3(m), 16.5 and 16.12 and other zoning ordinance provisions, to authorize the co-location of an additional antenna on an on an existing wireless communications tower on lands commonly described as 8337 Prairie View Lane, located in the R-R Rural Residential District, and legally described as follows: The North 380 feet of the West 380 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The requested special land use would include certain additional communications equipment to be placed at ground level within the existing communications tower compound, in addition to the proposed additional antenna. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the requested special land use. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above-stated address up to the time of the public hearing. 06675154 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 06675198 hw 269-795-9091 Caledonia TOWNSHIP ism, Phone: 616.891.0070 R Fax: 616.891.0430 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN CSi PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on August 4. 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia y,llage.Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider the application of Metro PCS Michigan, Inc. for a special land use under the terms of Sections 3.41, 6.3(m), 16.5 and ■^ 16.12 and other zoning ordinance provisions, to authorize the co-location of an additional antenna on an existing wireless communications tower on lands commonly described as 8337 Prairie View Lane, located in the R-R Rural Residential District, and legally described as follows: The North 380 feet of the West 380 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 2. Lh„eiCq^.Ste^JSJ>eC?1 Ia.?d US,e would include certain additional communications equipment to be placed at ground level within the existing communications tower compound, in addition to the proposed additional antenna. AH interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the requested special land use Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above-stated address Dated: July 14, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ptass Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: July 14. 2008 fcwisk or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. George Strand Village Manager Village of Middleville ISM pWli the name of the Village of Middleville. right to accept any bid, reject any or all I!®1 tions may exceed maximum heights or contain barbed wire and also parcels in the AG District of less than 10 acres must receive approval by the Planning Commission. ING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall take effect eight days fol­ The Village of Middleville reserves the I® tu ner lots. G. Barriers by Special Exception Use Permit. Barbed Wire can only be used after a special exception permit is granted and only after certain conditions are met. H. Exemptions. This sectioni provides that barriers that protect municipal or public utility installa­ interest of the Village of Middleville. 06675156 k ft (5%) of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price in PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA $ L award in any manner deemed in the best Dated: July 14, 2008 III# PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting held on July 10, 2008, the Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 07-01-08, an amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. Section 12.9 was completely rewritten and the subsections A through H are summa­ rized as follows: nized surety in the amount of five percent All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. To: Documents. An additional, non-refundable City, Flint, Detroit PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning ORDINANCE ADOPTION Bidding of Rapids. Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF be Builders and Traders Exchanges: Grand Caledonia BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 Office expansion with interior renovations 1 »I» Street. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 .f*1 Thursday. August 7, 2008 at which time Village of Middleville, 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 £ lT -< Bids will be received by the Village Sealed 49546 06675237 k a Village Hall Expansion Village of Middleville Barry County, Michigan Bidding 06675239 u JI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Documents may be examined on-line or at ___________________ *• • « YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP FIVE The minutes for the June 18th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on July 16th, 2008, are post­ ed at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 4/ > - & VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE A non-refundable payment of SEVENTY- Meeting Minutes See MOTHS, next page ■4 4^’ 1000 for access to the Contract Documents. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES woodlots. Some of the reasons that the residential lake areas were targets of the last program is that they general­ ly have forest borders and. •A more importantly, they are 06675152 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Si ■5s �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19. 2008/ Page 11 MOTHS, continued from previous page heavily populated, meaning more people were being affected by the nuisance,” she added. Gypsy moth caterpillars emerge from velvety, buff egg masses in early April. For the next three months, the caterpillars feed daily on oak tree foliage then travel back down the tree’s trunk at night. As they grow in size, they become more noticeable — and more of a nuisance, said Barnard. When trees become over­ crowded, caterpillars may leave the oaks and target the leaves of other hardwoods or w I even shrubs to feed their voracious appetites. By late June or early July, the fullsized caterpillars begin to A enter their pupal stage. Pupae are encased in dark brown shells and can be found on tree trunks or other nearby objects. Adult moths will begin to emerge from these cases in late July to early August. They are short­ lived, and the female moth remains where she emerges until mating and egg-laying are complete. Both sexes die within about •ii. a month. “The gypsy moth caterpil­ leaf lar is a defoliator Village of Freeport I 06675347 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petition of property’ owners within the township signed by the record owners of land locat­ ed in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17-T3N-R10W and Northwest 1/4 of Section 20-T3N-R10W, has been signed by record owners of 85.7% of the parcels within the 17,990 sq. ft. area of improvement of the hereinafter described Special Assessment District No. 33 and the Township board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to make: Road repair & resurfacing from 1080 Lynn Drive to 910 Rock t Drive (Payne Lake - Middleville, Ml) And to create a special assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more par­ ticularly described as follows: > i Lynn Drive and Rock Drive, located in the southwest 1/4 of Section 17-T3N-R10W and the northwest 1/4 of Section 20-T3N- R10W. (Payne Lake - Middleville, MI) iiiiiM11 X „ TOWNSHIP z PUBLIC NOTICE Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan Jennifer Christian Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia .u’ ■ai Caledonia Yvonne M. Aspinall PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (1ST) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 | Fax:616-891.0430 requirements of the law. SPECIAL MEETING ’ I ttMtjasnjssr Caledonia. MI 49316 Freeport, MI 49325. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 4. Phone: 616.891.0070 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 5, 2008 election has been scheduled for Thursday, July 24. 2008 at 4:00pm at the Caledonia Township Hall located at 250 Maple YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP I 250 Maple Street The Village of Freeport Planning Commission currently has one (1) open seat. Any resident or property owner with in Village interested serving on the Planning Commission may pick up an application from the Village Office during regular office hours Mondays and Wednesdays 9AM - 12Pm. Or send a letter of interest to: The Village of Freeport P.O. Box 210, Village Clerk X.. eater. It alone doesn't kill trees; healthy trees will rebound later in the season or •II next season,” said Barnard. “What it can do, over time, is to weaken the tree so that it becomes susceptible to tree diseases.” At the late adult stage of caterpillar development, pes­ ticides and other chemical treatments have little effect, said Barnard. If residents wish to reduce caterpillar populations, regular dish soap mixed with water is just as effective as pesticide, and much less expensive or harmful to other creatures. Based on observed cycles, most adult caterpillars should be expected to pupate by mid-July. “Some of the key areas hit last time were Hastings, Algonquin Middleville, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township board has received proposals showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the costs of such construction in the amount of $31,685.57 (price increase to be added at the public hearing) (publication costs, postage; and recording fees to be added), has placed the same on file with the township clerk, and has passed Street, Caledonia, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the com­ puter program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meet the 06675196 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (1ST) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 34 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petition of property owners within the township signed by the record owners of land locat­ ed in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32-T3N-R10W, has been signed by record owners of 85.71% of the parcels within the 10,416 sq. ft. area of improvement of the hereinafter described Special Assessment District No. 34 and the Township board of the Township of Yankee Springs pro­ poses to make: Road Improvements on Hastings Point Road from the intersec­ tion of Shady Lane/Hermitage Point Rd., westerly to and includ­ ing the property address of 11155 Hastings Point Road. (Gun Lake - Middleville, Ml) And to create a special assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more par­ ticularly described as follows: Southeast 1/4 of Section 32-T3N-R10W, Hastings Point Road from the intersection of Shady Lane/Hermitage Point Road, west­ erly to and including the property address of 11155 Hastings Point Road. (Gun Lake - Middleville, Ml) Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements. improvement to be in compliance with statutory’ requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans, Special Assessment District and Petitions may be examined at the office of the township clerk from the date of the Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such pub­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans, Special Assessment District and Petitions may be examined at the office of the township clerk from the date of the Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such pub­ lic hearing. lic hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petition, Plans, District and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall at 284 N. Briggs Rd., Michigan, within the township commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petition, Plans, District and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall at 284 N. Briggs Rd., Michigan, within the township commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. 2008. At such hearing, the board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said board at or prior to the time of said hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs or to said At such hearing, the board will consider any written objections to any any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said board at or prior to the time of said hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment District. Special Assessment District. and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Township Address: 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, MI All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. 06675167 Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Township Address: 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, Ml state game area — and Irving See MOTHS, next page YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 26, 2008 @ a 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 32 Deer Sight Drive Paving Synopsis Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Supervisor McCrumb. Roll Call: Jerkatis, J. Lippert, M. McCrumb, Cook and Finkbeiner. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present. Staff Present: Alice Jansma; Marge Vandermeyden. Also present was Patty Johns; Sun and News reporter. Gary Marzean; Pat & Russell Kermeen. Motion by Cook, supported by Finkbeiner to appoint Clerk Lippert Chair Pro-tem. All Yes. Supervisor Motion carried. McCrumb asked to be excused. Motion made by Cook, sup­ ported by Finkbeiner to open Public Hearing Special Assessment Roll No. 32. All yes. Motion carried. Chair read public notice that appeared in the Sun & News. Special Assessment Roll No. 32 not to exceed $59,500. 5 years at 2.3% interest. There are 12 Parcels to benefit from the improvement paving of Deer Sight Drive. Break declared at 6:48 p.m. to confirm the interest rate. Resumed at 6:56 p.m. All pres­ ent. Chair Lippert confirmed each parcel of improvement will be assessed at $4,958.33. $991.66 each year for 5 years at 2.5% interest. It was stated that the owners have an option to pay all of the amount at once or partial pay. Interest on balances will begin after February 28, 2009. Brian Willshire will oversee the project during construction. Chair called for any objections to the Roll. There were none. Clarification of the notice to be corrected. “2.5% rate will be charged and the word “penalty will be struck from the notice". Motion by Finkbeiner; support­ ed by Cook to Close Public Hearing on the Assessment Roll District No. 32. All yes. Motion carried. There being no objections to the Roll made in person or in motion to approve writing, Special Assessment Roll District No. 32 in the amount of $59,500. by Finkbeiner; supported by Jerkatis. Roll call: Lippert, Cook; Finkbeiner; Jerkatis; Yes. Abstain: McCrumb. Motion car­ ried. Treasurer Jerkatis questioned terms of payment for the District. Clerk reviewed payment contract terms with Wyoming Asphalt Company. A deposit of 25% down upon start of work. Deposit of $14,769. will be made upon signature signing of the contract. Balance will be due upon com­ pletion of work inspected by Board members. Motion to adjourn at 6:58 p.m. by Finkbeiner, supported by Cook. All Yes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted: Alice Jansma, Deputy Supervisor Attested: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 06675169 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township board has received proposals showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the costs of such construction in the amount of $20,140.00 (publication costs, postage: and recording fees to be added), has placed the same on file with the township clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time Lake, Gun Lake, much of Yankee Springs and Orangeville — all around the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 26, 2008 @ 7:00 P.M. FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUD­ GET PUBLIC HEARING SYNOPSIS Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 7:12 p.m. Roll Call: McCrumb, Lippert, Jerkatis, Finkbeiner, and Cook present. Staff Present: Alice Jansma, Deputy Supervisor; Katie Hayward recording secretary. Sun reporter, and News Patricia Johns. Pledge of Allegiance by all present. Supervisor McCrumb read notice as appeared in the Sun & News. Special Meeting to con­ duct Public Hearing Fiscal Year Adoption 2008-09 Budget pro­ posal. Report: Supervisor Announced the 2008-09 Budget is being adopted by Function and not by line item amendments. This procedure has been approved by the Township audi­ tors. Call for Public comment: None. Resolution No. 06-26-08(a) Rescinding of 1 percent (%) fee for a property tax administration fee on all property taxes paid through February 28, 2009 for the tax year 2008. Motion by Jerkatis; supported by Lippert. All yes. Resolution No. 06-26-08(a) adopted. Resolution No. 06-26-08(b) •II Yankee Springs Township 200809 General Fund Appropriation Budget. Motion by Finkbeiner, supported by Cook to adopt the 2008-09 General Fund Budget. Roll Call: Lippert, McCrumb, Finkbeiner, Cook YES. NAY; Jerkatis. Resolution No. 06-26- 08(b) Adopted. Resolution No. 06-26-08(c) Yankee Springs Township Liquor Control Budget 2008-09 & Yankee Springs Township Fire Equipment Budget. Motion by Lippert, support by Cook to adopt Resolution No. 06-26-08(c). All yes. Resolution No. 06-26-08(c) adopted. The 2008 millage rate after Headlee Roll Back @ 0.8957 operating and the 2008 millage fire (voted) after Headlee Roll back @ 0.4989. Motion made by cook to approve; supported by Finkbeiner. All yes. Supervisor McCrumb present­ ed the Special Assessments that have a positive balance which will be expended in future fiscal - years. Supervisor presented Resolution No. 05-08-08 (to be attached to these minutes). Road Repair & Maintenance to Barry Road County Commission: $91,255. Res. No. 05-08-08. Salary Resolution No. 06-2608 adopted on motion by Lippert; supported by Cook. All Yes. Resolution No. 06-26-08 adopt­ ed. Motion by Lippert supported by Cook to enter closed session regarding personnel matter with Katie Hayward at 7:45 p.m. All yes. 7:55 p.m. back in session. All members present. No action taken. Lippert reminded members the July 10, 2008 meeting Special Assessment for Road repair work on Lynn Drive (Part of Rock Drive) is the next District. There being no more busi­ ness, Motion by Finkbeiner, sup­ ported by Cook to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. All yes. Respectfully submitted: Jan Lippert, Clerk Attest: Alice Jansma, 06675366 Deputy Supervisor 06675165 •* �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19, 2008 MOTHS, continued from previous page Township/’ said Barnard. There was quite a large infestation in the game areas, but they were not under the jurisdiction of the residential spray program.*’ The statewide gypsy moth suppression program, which was active until 2005, has gone unfunded in the past few years. years, she added. However, reports of infesta- 4 ♦ ’u I • \ -w L4 ’ K Pi r y -v L> 1*1 •' J a. k< CALEDONIA VISION CENTER w-w ww • Complete eye health exams ■ Contact Lenses • Children’s eye care • caledoniavisioncenter.com ik ■ —■ —■» ■. Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valley S.E Caledonia. Ml 49316 , i r! . 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SX ... • • ..$15 . $5 Acrylic Sails • • • • $20 Nail Fill ... $10 $25 Eye-Lash or I Brow Application Manicure ... $8 ................. $10 * • • • • • $5 Extensions . $5 I inline Fye-Lash Massage Therapy .$35 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA This penny shows the rela­ tives size of the velvety, buff-colored egg sac of the gypsy moth caterpillar. tions around the state this summer have prompted MDA staff to begin the process of reactivating the program, she said. The first step in the process is for local communities to docu­ ment the extent of the infes­ tation through egg mass sur­ veys in September. Residents who have been plagued by gypsy moth this summer can help by calling or e-mailing their address and contact information to the Barry Conservation District office at 269-9488056 ext. 3, or joanne.barnard@mi.nacdnet.net. If egg masses appear on any portable objects around the home, the nodules should be destroyed immediately to prevent the spread of infesta­ tion. If egg masses are found on trees and buildings, resi­ dents are asked to leave them alone until after Feb. 1. 2009, so that they can be included in the survey. Another way residents can help is to report any sight­ ings of dead caterpillars that may have been killed by fun­ v i ra I gal or viral diseases. Entomophaga maimaiga is a fungus found among gypsy moth populations. The fun­ gus will kill a caterpillar and then emerge as spores from the carcass to spread amongst others. Caterpillars infected with this fungus will be found hanging upside­ down on tree trunks or other objects and will appear Transitions’ ■ Transitions® lenses available here Reporting such gypsy moth control the gypsy moth outcaterpillar deaths will help break. researchers understand __________________________ which population areas are , _ already being affected by these naturally occurring dis­ eases. This data is used to predict the possibility of an "epizoot­ V1LLAGE_QE_GALJEDONJA ic" — a widespread reproduc­ Regular Meeting Council tion of one or both of these Minutes diseases which can naturally July 14, 2008 — 1 *< a shriveled and dry. Nucleopolyhedrosis virus, or NPV, is a naturally occur­ ring virus borne in soils and is spread through the gypsy moth population as it is ingested. It is not harmful to humans, animals or other insect species. Caterpillars that succumb to NPV are often found hanging in an upside-down "V" position. FOR MORI INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL CALL: 269-795-HAIR (4247) 620 S. BROADWAY MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 f onia, M & 5= • ft” if- V ? 6 '4 .;»• i t — — ■— ■■ ■■ ■ Gypsy moth catepillars can leave huge trees bare after eat ing through the foliage. They favor oak trees, but will eat the leaves of other species. 06674758 / I 4 Dependable, damage-free towing! 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Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion Gilbert, sec­ onded by Maviglia. Public Comment (Brief): Chuck Swift commented that bonfires should remain as is in ordinance. Written Correspondence: Outdoor Furnace Wood Information. Committee Minutes. Planning Commission-6-2608. Approval of Consent Agenda - Motion by Gilbert, seconded by Hahn. All Ayes. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on June 9, •li 2008. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. D.P.W. report. D. Treasurer’s report. E. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest - none. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. 1. Engineer’s Report - Jon Moxey, Fleis & VandenBrink, MSHDA Facade Grant, waiting to hear. Main Street update. 2. Township Liaison Report. 3. Planning Commission Report. 4. Other Committee Reports. 5. Village Manager’s Report: Mayor Exchange Day went well. Hole on Johnson St.will be repaired this week. 6. President’s Report Nominating Petitions for Trustee & President need to be in by August 12, 2008 •II with a minimum of 6 signa­ tures. Unfinished Business. 1. Siren Fund - Will meet soon to discuss possible grants and possible money through the Safety Public Committee. New Business. 1. 008-17 Ordinance to Regulate the Installation and Use of Outdoor Furnaces. Motion to approve by Maviglia, seconded by Gilbert. Roll call vote, all ayes, motion carried. 2. Budget amendments for 2007-2008, 101-101-8030 $20,00 I (Engineering, Main St. & Streetscape) $179,000 101-101-8560 (Parking lot, under misc.) 101-265-9711 $296,000 (Main St. Reconstruction) 101-265-9712 $130,600 (Streetscape) 201-451-9711 $283,000 (Main St. Reconstruction) 571-521-9711 $228,000 (Main St. Reconstruction) Motion to approve by Erskine, seconded by Maviglia. All ayes, motion carried. Roll call vote to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the possible purchase of real proper­ ty as permitted under Section 8 a of P.A. 267 of 1975, as amended by Act 256 of the 1978 Michigan Open Meetings Act. Inman-y, Erskine-y, Hahn-y, Maviglia-y, Gilbert-y, Williamson-y. Adjourned to closed session at 7:40 p.m. Returned to regular meeting at 8:00 p.m,, motion by Maviglia, second by Gilbert, all ayes. Public Comment (Extended) Council Comments - Thanks to everyone who made the 4th of July celebration a success. Adjournment 8:12 p.m. Motion Hahn, support Maviglia. 06675194 I J J I I I W ®K i 1W If* J*. li’p I? I] irjr I? to" �!>X Sv The Sun and News, Middleville, July 19, 2008/ Page 13 at s Selling *5 5 s X * " I S' ' > ClassifiedsP E Lu - -- $$ S Ish ­ S’ ii s» ’5lr - -4 & t KL*. I '!& 1 ?? F ***** - *1% ha •- • 4f y ■5 l> te’ a« S ? 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Sponsored by Caledonia Area Travel Soccer, the camp will be run by CATS' Director of Coaching Christian Niles, and will fea­ ture an enthusiastic and tal­ ented group of coaches ready to bring out the best in your player. “The camp brings a high degree of passion and ener­ gy, combined with a solid soccer training instruction, but also emphasizes charac­ ter, leadership, along with other important elements that can apply to soccer and per­ sonal growth with student­ athletes,” said Niles. “We hope to create memorable and fun soccer learning envi­ ronment that helps players grow and progress both on and off the .field of play.” According to John Clark, president for CATS, the camp has been a good source of skills training to soccer players in the Caledonia area for a number of years. “For the past six years, this camp has offered high quality soccer trainin, to kids in the area," said Clark. “While many of the campers come from the CATS soccer club, an increasing number 106674531 t Sh 0 Abb-tx/le^ hair & tanning Formerly known as Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Buy One TANNING PACKAGE Get One of Equal or Lesser Value July ’1 ipecia for 2, 1/2 OFF 4624 N. 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Preparing the wood turned into a great team building experience for both the wrestlers and the coaching staff. It was raining during the event, but the rain did not put a damper on the Trojans' The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club held a wood raffle to raise money to help with the cost of the Granby Camp it attended in Saline. June 14-16. Monies that were raised were put to good. use. as it helped cut the cost of the camp for many of the 28 wrestlers who attended. The Club was also able to pay for food and drinks at the camp as well. The Caledonia Boys Little League Majors (12U) All-Star Team earned a top six finish in the District 9 All-Star play. Team members are (front from left) Nick VanderHorst, Kyle Boes, Taylor Cleary, Marlon Bykerk, Matthew Teitsma, Nick LoMonaco, (back) coach Ty Cleary, Coach Mike LoMonaco, Taylor Buist, Ethan Clark, Travis Steenwyk, Sam Memmelaar, Zach Medendorp, Zak Hulst, coach Todd Memmelaar, and coach Doug Boes. • 1 &* •> enthusiasm. 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Main St.f Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 o m LOW INTEREST RATES • GREAT WARRANTIES • GREAT PRICES 4 �ff & � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-07-26.pdf 8fbc1593bd6e5681e7524f68ba3bb4a5 PDF Text Text �HASTINGS PUBUCLIBRARY s Your Hometown }E .oM ottG di ai£b anwihoi r yd bni> j o) noia sbibaso iriznwoi tali'! zrrl .ooftto rfiriW wiiaqxo H .mam to mab oarnori ionianiD lozai oj mIj rfjiw i b naad Dale Hermenet is a candi­ date for one of the two trustee seats left open by the retirement of Larry Stauffer and by Walter Bujak’s deci­ sion to enter the primary as a candidate for the post of township supervisor. This is his first venture at elective office. While he has no previous experience in local govern­ ment, Hermeneet was presi­ dent of his 350-member homeowners’ association in Cincinnati and led the efforts to resolve several problems with the developer. He has been a resident of Caledonia for two years. He is a sales manager for General Mills and has been with the company for 23 years. “I am 45 years old. My wife Kim and I have four children — Matt, 20; Joe, 18; Jenn, 15; Cali, 4 months. I moved to Caledonia two years ago from Forest Hills;moved to Michigan in 2001 from Cincinnati Reason for running I am very interested in the future of Caledonia. I believe Caledonia is positioned for growth and want to help in making sure that the growth we will experience maintains the integrity that this com­ munity was built on. I strongly believe that situ­ ation or change does not have to be win or lose; most situations can be resolved with a mutual understanding if the rationale behind the decisions are clearly com­ municated by all parties. Caledonia is going to be my home for years to come, and I want to help and con­ tribute to this township in any way that I can. Donald "Corky" Koopmans is running for his second term as a trustee. Prior to his election to the board in 2004. he served for three years on the planning commission. He has been a opponent consistent of increasing the amount of land in the township devoted to high-density residential construction. He is also the chairman of the public safety advisory committee, which oversees the provision of fire, police and emergency sen ices within the township. He is the general manager for Greg ware Equipment, a dealer in farm and construc­ tion equipment. Reason for running I am running for re-elec­ •II tion because I find senicing firefighters to the fire depart­ as a trustee of Caledonia ment this past year. Other functions of town­ Township to be very interest­ ing and satisfying. 1 feel I ship government is to protect make a positive difference in taxpayers' property rights and our community and care make sure local government about the community where I doesn’t infringe on those rights with punitive ordi­ live. nances and over-regulation. Role of government The role of Caledonia As a current board member, I Township government 34 is try to bring common sense first to insure public safety into all decisions and discus­ and protect tax-paying and sion on issues before the law-abiding citizens of our board. Lastly, it is the fiduciary community. As chairman of the public safety committee, responsibility of the board to I take this responsibility very spend our tax money wisely seriously. We were addition­ ally able at add two full-time See TRUSTEE, page 2 Entire Caledonia Township board up for election i q zA i ’ ^uA orit )lod bo jaigotd moqaoi zrrwoT obsaup tenwoT ni; .icav .zmio) bi ovsrl uqoH zb loomaG iM BrtF No. 30/July 26, 2008 Candidates vie for open trustee seats I I <rd w 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. As part of the Sun and News9 election coverage of the Aug. 5 primary, present­ ed below are photographs, biographical sketches and responses of the Caledonia Township candidates to questions posed •II by the news staff. Every elected Caledonia Township post is up this year, and all are for four-year terms. All the candidates have identified themselves as Republicans; there are no Democratic candidates for the township offices. Given historic voting patterns in Caledonia, victory in the pri­ mary equates to victory in the Nov. 4 general election. It should be noted that within the Republican pri­ mary section of the ballot, only one township race is competitive — the race for supervisor. The candidates for the post of supervisor are Walter Bujak, incumbent Bryan Harrison and Robb Munger. Voters may choose only one of the three; voting for more than one will spoil the ballot. Candidates for the posts of treasurer, town clerk, and four trustees are unopposed. Following are the ques­ tions posed to each of the candidates for supervisor: • Why are you running for the post of supervisor? • What is your view of the role of government in Caledonia Township? • What changes, if any, would Ifyou make to the structure of township govern- ment? For example, would adding a you consider consiaer aaaing deputy supervisor or replac­ ing the present township manager!planner structure with a deputy supervisor responsible only to you? Why? • Some residents and busi­ ness owners have felt that a third police shift providing dedicated around-the-clock police sen ices in Caledonia is needed. Do you agree or disagree? • Should the township board explore adding recycling services to the sen ices provided by the township, such as a curbside recycling program funded by a reason­ able charge to residents or a centrally located program featuring roll-off con tai n- ers? • Growth continues to he a concern of Caledonia resi­ dents. The current proposal to develop the Med-O-Bloom See BOARD, page 16 "r Metaldyne may be sold or closed ! 140 employees facing uncertainty ill r kjT nO riiBtroeoi iivalbbiM lom vii lagsnsM b aeuazib :) aoieoto ; /volqmo bnBiJ?, asri vncq rmW Uto zi rioniw riw tnslq 001 twrti bUB2 4H islq Ifiool v Ydmom alqnvx) oJ ; ,agio2 nybtaaM i vlxil how ZBtl ttK mods ■nod) JErfi b ' UOdE 3iSl by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Tuesday, July 22, rep­ from resentatives the Middleville Metaldyne facil­ Village ity met with Manager George Strand to discuss the possible sale or closing of the plant which employs about 140 people. Strand says that the com­ pany has not issued an offi­ cial Warren Act notification, which is required when a plant which employs more than 100 workers is closing. He said he was told that the local plant has about three months' worth of work orders to complete. However. Marge Sorge, a consultant for Metaldyne, said on Friday, July 25 after the story first appeared in the Hastings Banner that, “The company has work orders through about 2014.” She also noted that there is interest in pur­ chasing the plant and it will take about •Il 90 days to know whether the sale will go through. According to a press release issued by Metaldyne we found that some products and operations are no longer core and better suited for other suppliers. We continue to review all our products and proactively take action if necessary." Metaldyne will either sell or close the Middleville and Niles locations. Middleville principally machines front engine covers, oil pumps, and other auto components. "The employees at these plants are committed to delivering quality products to our customers, and I want to commend them." said Amato. Since January, Metaldyne has accelerated the closure of chassis facilities three including Farmington Hills, Greenville, N.C., and an administrative office in Plymouth, The village of Middleville has worked with Metaldyne and supported tax abatements for expansion of the facility. Strand has notified Valerie Byrnes ot Barry County Economic •Il Development about the pos- Corporation, an Asahi Tec company based in Japan, announced it will seek to divest its Middleville and Niles, Ill., facilities. The press release is writ­ ten to assure stockholders that the company is in good financial shape, and closing or selling the Middleville facility is in the best interests of stockholders. The release notes that the decision is the result of a product comprehensive review conducted as part of the “Plan to Win." an actionoriented program to create value for Metaldyne stake­ holders. Under the plan. Metaldyne has streamlined its cost structure, focused capital expenditures and intensified its product line focus, all to improve performance and “bring more global balance to our manu­ facturing footprint." Thomas A. Amato, chair­ man and CEO of Metaldyne and co-CEO of Asahi Tec, As we reviewed our says " products and operations and their opportunity for growth. sible closure. He also said he has spoken with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which helped the company as well. If the facility should close, research is being done on the possible repayment of tax abatements the plant in Middleville received. Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for transportation-related pow­ ertrain and chassis applica­ tions including engine, transmission/transfer case, wheel end and suspension, axle and driveline, and noise and vibration control products to the motor vehicle industry. Headquartered in Plymouth, Metaldyne has annual revenues of approxi­ mately $1.8 billion. The com­ pany employs more than 6,300 employees at 33 facili­ ties in 14 countries. Asahi Tec is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. • 1i - - Former resident signs books Lorraine Otto purchased a copy of Dick Hamilton civil war memoir, Oh. Hast thou Forgotten for the Fhornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Hamilton recently returned from Gettysburg where he also talked about his book. He will be at the Civil War Reenactment this Sunday, July 20. Anyone who was not able to stop by to purchase a book on Thursday can purchase one through Amazon.com. i In This Issue • Caledonia, Freeport place in waterball tourney • Life-saving class offered in Yankee Springs • Team of 10U All-Stars from Caledonia place 3rd in district • Caledonia Chaos travel team makes room for more players v V < < jJ ' TH v * • »1 * < ' ;• . .« < • • \ J V a < € < < V • VO? • r • V < I > * « * ? f * �Page 2/The Sun and&ewsr Mfldletflfe. July 26, 2008 TRUSTEE, continued from page 1 and keep our taxes low. The current board has done just that. In fact, we were able to lower the public safety mill­ age tax this past year and provide more service for less money. I am fiscally conser­ vative and while spending Caledonia taxpayers' mon­ eys, I use the same rationale I use when spending my own money. Is it necessary, will it pay for itself, do we need it, will it promote safety and improve our life and rural life style in Caledonia Township. What do you see as the major issues for your office in the next four years? The next year has many challenges ahead for the township board. •10 Development is always a contentious matter. As a Gt board member, I try to always keep in mind why I moved here 18 years ago and what the majority told us in surveys over the past several years. That is our township citizens want the rural atmosphere they grew up in r moved here to enjoy to continue. Fair, modest and managed growth protecting their property values, using lower densities, we as a board have continued to pro­ tect them and keep in our master plans and zoning ordinances as they are. Med-O-Bloom farms will certainly be on the front burner. I think my values as stated above stake out my »!• position on this matter. Another challenge will be to manage our budgets and expenditures to insure that the slower growth we have seen in the past few years and falling tax revenues bal­ ance with our spending with­ out increasing any millage. Law enforcement u Regarding the public safe­ ty and third-shift county sheriff patrols, as chairman of the PSC, I remain unde­ cided on this issue. We con­ tinually review call data, and I don't think it supports a decision to add a third shift at this time. Sheriff call response time during the third shift currently shows response times as good or faster in some cases as the first and second shifts today. However as we grow, the time will arrive when I will support the addition of the third-shift patrol. The cost to add a third-shift dedicated patrol is about $150,000 as I recall. We already pay proper­ ty taxes to the county and they have a responsibility to respond to emergency calls in Caledonia Township. The Kent County Sheriff Department does an excellent job, and I am impressed with their performance. Recycling I su •J, rt recycling. This service is currently offered by a private sector pickup service at curbside. There is also a central drop-off center in Kentwood. Depending on cost, I would consider a cen­ tral recycling location for the township. Again, all services are cost-driven. Do they make sense, will they benefit the majority of the township or only a few, will they justi­ fy the expense, will it pay for itself, or will they cause a tax millage increase to all. Roads and parks The methods or amount of services will have to be determined. I also support the road and park develop­ ment efforts currently under­ way by the township board. These kinds of projects are limited by the ability of the township to pay for the proj­ ects with taxpayer funds when our revenue collection is such as small amount of property tax collections. The vast majority of funds go the schools and county. Richard ’’Rick” Snoeyink is a candidate for a second term as a township trustee. He has a strong interest in preserving the vision of Caledonia as a rural commu­ nity and is a proponent of slow growth. He also is interested in public safety issues and is a member of the public safety advisory com­ mittee, which oversees the provision of fire, police and emergency services to the township. He also serves as co-chair of the Kent County Farmland Preservation Commission. He is a senior heavy-duty truck mechanic at Kenworth. Reason for running A A f* * See TRUSTEE, page 15 Sportsmen’s club offering hunting classes * Dale Hermenet Greg Zoller Don "Corky" Koopmans HASTINGS 4 Deputy, trooper www.GQTI.com gj Goodrich DUALITY 269-205-4900 THEATERS Downtown Hastings on Stite St. (M37) Rooking Boat* . An MgHal Sound Froo Drink Rafllla • 25c com refill* BIG SCREE ZE $4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 (5) Stadium Seating o No patses SHOWTIMES 7/26 - 7/31 >S SUMMER MOVIES s-j Monday thru Friday at 10:30 am ALL SEATS 7/28-8/1 THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (pq) O@STEP BROTHERS (R) 11:40, 2:00. 4:20, 6:50, 9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:25 O THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BEUEVE z (PG-13) 12:00. 2:20, 4:40. 7:00. 9:20 FRI/SAT LS 11:35 KIT KITTREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL (G) 11:00. •It. 12:50, 1:10, 3:00 O®TH^ DARK KNIGHT (PG-13) e 12:40. 3:40. 6:40. 9:40 HANCOCK (PG-13) 5:10.7:15.9:30 FRI/SAT LS 11:45 IE •>» RO ’‘‘DKL’ vm»q of tMJttery pnpoorn erri •• « ■F ot 4«or O« I- •r— aa • • —« a pope I I nab counterfeiters Hastings Police responded to businesses in the 800 block of West State Street July 21 after store personnel suspected counterfeit $10 bills were passed to purchase merchandise. The Dollar Tree and Mancino’s were both visited by two suspects within min­ utes of each other. Both men made small purchases with the $10 bills, and employees from •It both stores became suspi­ cious. The suspects apparently became nervous and left in a hurry. Hastings officers con­ firmed that the bills were indeed counterfeit and noti- tied Barry County Central Dispatch for an area broad­ cast, describing the suspects and their vehicle, as provided by the employees. About an hour later, the suspects were spotted and arrested in the Middleville area by a Barry County Sheriff Deputy and a Michigan State Trooper. The Michigan State Police Hastings Post is handling the arrests. Hastings Police will be seeking warrants on the two suspects for the incidents that occurred in the city. Federal agencies have been appraised of the incident. The Caledonia Sportsmen's Club has sched­ uled hunter education classes for August. Michigan now permits 10year-olds to be licensed as hunters. Hunting season is just ahead, and classes tend to fill up fast so interested parties should register early. Following are the class dates and times August 4, 6, 8 and 9 — Hunter Safety Class with optional IBEP evening seg­ ment: This class is intended to certify hunters for a Michigan hunting license. Weekday sessions begin at 6 p.m. The Saturday portion of the class begins at 9 a.m. and will adjourn in the late after­ noon. Lunch will be provid­ ed by the club. Completion of the evening segment (Aug. 9) for IBEP will add that certificate but it is optional. Parents are wel­ come as observers. Students aged 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. r f/Re-Elect The ONLY Candidate with Hands-on Experience Saturday, Aug. 16 Bowhunter Education (IBEP) class: This class is not a hunter < * DEBBIE SMITHS Your Barry County Clerk ■4r •27 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Saving Taxpayers approximately S50.000 per year by designing and programming ballots and voting equipment rather than paying a vendor County Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualifi­ cation and ability to handle the individual needs of 16 Townships along with her other County Clerk duties. worked hard to Dcb?iC ^bs'XZtoffidabeas- Linda Eddy-Hough make our out jobs as by prorecent years by pro­ “X i ““XX,bW Debbie Smith has the experience, Debbie Smith has knowledge, and the dedication to that continHaPH S"iVe cand° keep the Barry County Clerk's office ?nd suPP°ns local clerfe en5oi,ra8es form 'he election duti« n per one of the best in West Michigan. gramming me ua— — ?O modem results tmmed to '"^X^ieWr.i ^y Loma Wilson, Thomapplr Twnrhip Clerk Castleton Township Clerk knowledge and ^P6”detail ” are unequaled attention 1 f' hk AUGUST V MUVUO I STH □! n ELECTION ELtU I IUN Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith^N Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, 7401 & Barnum Rd., Woodland, Ml 48897 ■tom M. I l!Mi • • tSSSli'E Wi More candidate V eutai reviews next week Not all candidates in Irving, Thornapple, Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships have returned the questionnaires sent to them for publication before the Aug. 5 primary election. 1k In r] baa. To be fair to all candi­ dates, those who have not sent in forms have until Monday, July 28, to do so. A The candidate review will be printed in the Sun and News on Saturday, Aug. 2. J f Creating beautiful smiles for life. Brighten Your Smile with one of our whitening systems. We invite your family to meet Dr. Scott and our team We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. GIKB US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT or Your Best Selection at the W'f 'fiil'W S ) It is my belief, from my past 8 years as Hope Township Clerk. that Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barry _____ i to c of Caledonia L , A Lt ft ' tjid^ Family Dentistry / • Supported by entire staff for re-election in 2008 5 Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It is also a requirement in 13 countries on four conti­ nents. The class begins at 9 a.m. and will completed that same day. For anyone apply­ ing for an early Western state hunt, it may serve them well to take this class now. A lunch will be provided to class participants. There is no fee to attend any class. The Caledonia Sportsman's Club is located one mile south of 100th Street at 10721 Coldwater Avenue, about six miles east of Caledonia and three miles west of Freeport. Register online at www. csc.us.com or by phone 616871 -2460. 06675636 • YOUR COUNTY CLERK for 9 years • Elected twice as YOUR COUNTY CLERK 1 safety class and does not meet the standards for obtaining a Michigan hunt­ ing license. Instead, its pur­ pose is to certify bowhunters as having learned the mini­ mum requirements of responsible bowhunting. This is done under the guide­ lines of the International Bowhunting Education Program as administered by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation. This certification is required to a become licensed bowhunter in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, 06674034 616-891-0004 Or. Dr. Gary L.. Scott, D.D.S. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan rT �The Sun and News. Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 3 1 ^1 I V »> CS N1 s'* Caledonia, Freeport place in waterball tourney Even though the final day of the Barry County Fair was a little rainy, the second annual waterball tourney brought out the crowds. This year, nine fire depart­ ment teams played in the double-elimination tourna­ ment, along with one brave law enforcement team which Law was the Ladies Enforcement team of State Police Post Sgt. Donna Barry County Thomas, Richelie Sheriff’s Dep. Spencer and Dep. Marti Horrmann. Official times were kept by Rick Krouse, Krouse. Deb Phyllis I Thomason and It Fuller. Lani Forbes, a member of the Freeport Fire Department who also helped organize the event, notes that one good part of the tournament is the appreciation the departments get from the crowds. 4 I R r: ** - * w Sr 1# . ai -- — ■4 *****L.i2 I ( r • KA ■ >►--g- — y- a. k- . — _ i JS S'' !s S. 1 > —-** '— IB Sag, ar Mar . - I Ki -A a r irsC ft 1 1 -4 -» I 1 kA fc»»M V *- H 1 >4 — •• J? -‘ i 1 ■ j Hr J *1 This year, the winning teams were the (from left) third place team from Freeport, Kyle Root, Jordan Sheely and Layn Welker; the first place team from Caledonia Fire: Tony Bennett, Brian Bennett and Chad Cross; and the second place team from Nashville Fire: Sarah Cook, Max Wilson, Kevin Hansen and Tom Powers. (Photo by Lam Forbes) ** V? > .-'■f r 4 - ' / -^15®, IV |||U -T !l*»k M ‘-■j: BREMER J The waterball competition required fire departments to set up a pond for water. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Sa?’ 16 . «■**. •*k* ri I - - ■ I ^il A crowd started to gather as fire departments began to set up the competition space. (Photo by Elena : leg MIKE BREMER Gormley) • County Commissioner I Thornapple / Irving Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mike Bremer Barry County Commissioner, oggyggeg 506 Grand Rapids St., Middleville. Ml 49333. < 1] Jansen’s grocery legislation signed into law ■ i ^s' b Spsnifc1 1 * had midi] n'alik StatD i« ta Wmu Vi J&S;. t iEi I Ite Vi IS fa r'atiiit tair Id cmwhji Lbtaim 11 B Ml ‘ yjjisf’'' K Hi'!•rt, Hani* * A i* f -at State Sen. Mark C. Jansen's legislation, signed into law this week, will help ensure that residents across the state have adequate access to grocery stores sell­ ing fresh fruits and vegeta­ bles. Public Act 231 of 2008, sponsored by Jansen, allows local units of government to offer tax abatements for up to 10 years to grocery stores estab­ lished in re-developing areas. “This law will help Michigan residents, regardless of where they live, to buy nutritious foods like fresh fruits and vegetables," said Jansen. R-Gaines Township. “I'm glad to see such an important piece of legislation become law." Residents of low-income areas often lack access to stores with nutritious foods and suffer higher rates of obe­ sity, malnutrition and dietrelated disease. The shortage of grocery stores means resi­ dents must travel to find nutri­ tious food, something many lower-income residents can­ not afford to do. The alterna­ tive is to shop at more expen­ sive convenience stores that stock less nutritious food products. The tax abatement is only available for grocery stores established in underserved areas located in core commu­ nities or in underserved rural places as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. This new measure will help make Michiganians healthier and spur neighbor­ hood revitalization." Jansen said. “I am dedicated to help­ ing turn our great state around and making it an even better place to call home." The tax abatement is only available for groceries that provide fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and dairy prod­ ucts. Jansen is the first state leg­ islator to address this issue following a recent adminis­ tration report. He said his former position with Habitat for Humanity of Michigan was the catalyst behind the legislation's introduction. 44 a■ o m iflil’ i j( r,3a: r ri Sr? .s=J L £ .-J '/ J )H irtl 7 I Main Attraction rhe * •r * i* Q Thursday, August 14, 2008, 4-6 p.m. Creekside Professional Center Presentation by Laura Kenyon, O.D. topics: . What is low vision? . What services and products are available for low vision? Hands-on demonstration of products - Laura Kenyon, O.D. Question and answer session Light refreshments provided RSVP appreciated by August 11th, please call (269) 945-3888 (616) 891-HAIR(4247) www.themainattractionhairsalon.com Located in Glen Valley Retail Center 2 O% offhighlights IO off all other services M M < I i i i (up to $15 value) i i i i Must present this] coupon j Expires 8/2/08_J r EYE & E.N.T. Kimberly J. Norris, David D. Harrell. Paul A. Brown. Specialists, PLC M.D M.D. DO. Ann Hemmcke, O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D. § •*4 i cn ForVision. For Hearing For Health. 1761 W M-43 Hwy., Hastings (269) 945-3888 www.eyeentmds.com •1 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY i "Dutton United "Reformed C (lurch MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 708 W. Main Street Is Trutt' Thy Rev. Richard J. Miller ~~ Rev. David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm 698-6850 Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Frank P. Snyder, • r- Senior Pastor 111 Church Street Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Evening Praise............................................................................ 6:00p.m. 616-698-8104 Sunday School.............................................................................. 9:45a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Morning Worship Service..................... 11:00 a.m. II Sunday Evening Service..........................................................6:00p.m. Pastor Dr Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............................................. 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor Keuin Stiles Word of Life Clubs......................................................................6:45p.m. All walks. One faith | BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm 9/10) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) •n Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL “A Church with a caring heart for our 12200 West M-I79 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 communin’ and the world" Sunday Worship :................................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: Cl Meeting you, your p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) friends, and your family right where you ’re at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Sunday Worship: Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 a M-37 at 100th St. Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday School........................................................ .10:50 a.m. 9:00, III 9:30 & 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org M-37 in Ipving) mile off SUNDAY SFRVi Li Church 269-795-2370 middlevillecrc.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE .......................................................10.35 a m. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service .TIMES u P.M. Evening Prayer Rectory 269-948-9327 St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You UP. Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Instruments welcome. i Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. 1 1850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 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.................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club....... ...... Call for info. Bible Study.......... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. ed * http://netministries.org/see/churches exe/ch 17897 Pastor Scott E. Manning Middleville Wesleyan Church % £ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: Ct A.M. Holy Communion WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST Morning Worship..................................................................... 9:J0a.m. Fellowship Time . 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. *A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Morning: 9:30 am " www.duttonurc.org ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 6 Sunday Servic 1 Make ISunday best 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School the day ofyour week Nunery available during services /I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church I ti jneuulife authentic church for the modern world I 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Join us Sundays at 10 am I III! Hi 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts ol 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. r Mass Times: Saturday Sunday.,, ..4:00 pm ..9:30 am tan as J Wfje (Bib J JHetfiobifi>t Cljurd) CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Lakeside Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street A Place for Family & Friends 6201 .Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Contemporary Worship ......................................... 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue during worship. Vacation Bible School, July 21-25, 9:30-11:30 am Son World theme Sunday Morning Worship ...............9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................6:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.caledoniaumc.org www.leightonchurch.org CherryVJuxey 7 A Faith Community of the PC(USA) «.*< W V1 . m ai u• kt rf I, «t Fi f<>. jiru den i rU UWIUO r’ ’ V T Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Momine Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Nursen/ available tophoui. bervonc is weta. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 mavw. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier. Ph.D. if*' 1* Churt” i1 jw cornerstone church — www.cornerchurch.org Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard 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 Zach man, Pastor Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 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! fete tai in si ax i fei Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: h’vvu1.wayfarercc.org iraiihj tai Whitneyville Fellowship Church * rriij tat 4935 Whitneyville Ave. r-^nd_____i jtrUh Located between 52 and 48 St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is sonic body...and Jesus is Lord • • 67. (616) 891-8119 Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Community PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor * Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. SUNDAY CELEBRATION Loving God, Loving People LuGK’itihe LGedc-is Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Living Hope Assembly of God CERTIFIED Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 250 Vine Street 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE WAYFARER, iitiiWi fa® is# taifila < lk»— f b Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ............................... , 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)... • • • • . .5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group............................... . .6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer ...................................... . .6:45 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church ‘The Family of God for All People" 1I Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes X -7 I I, nN proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. <« Morning Worship................................................................. 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4ch grade •i - Attended Nursery Sunday School.......................................................................... 11:00 a.m. M* - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 •II Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study....................... 7:00 p.m. ___________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 I i �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26. 2008/ Page 5 111 ‘Dream’ foundation tournament to help models, actors s A - M W: » • \ ' - * 4 \ k 1 This past February, the foundation held its first annual “Keisha MacDonald Dare2 Dream Model/Talent Search” in Grand Rapids to scout talent for the first recipient to attend an event in Chicago, called Launch. Appropriately named, the event gives models and actors a chance to showcase their talent to several top agents and hopefully “launch” their career. Keisha’s former agent, Lynn Clark-Geiner from Traque Model Management is a professional scout for national and international agencies. She interviewed several candidates and helped the foundation choose the first recipient, Andrew Linn from Charlotte. Throughout the event, Clark-Geiner said she was amazed by the talent she saw and offered an additional two partial scholarships to Taylor MacDonald and Kelsey Hooten from Lake Odessa and three full scholarships were awarded to Derek Brandon of Middleville and Christine Praniewicz and Tyler Vroman, both from Saranac. Three more recipi­ ents will attend the fall Launch event, Jesse and dation is to help sponsor young people to pursue their dreams of modeling or acting like Keisha was before she was killed. She was about to embark on a journey she had worked very hard for since age 12. On the very night of her accident, her agent was signing a modeling contract for Keisha to go to Tokyo and begin her lifelong dream. Through the founda­ tion, her dreams will live on. The Keisha MacDonald Dare2Dream foundation was established in the spring of 2007 following the death of Keisha who was 18 years old. Her life ended in an automobile accident Feb. 20, 2007. The foundation will hold its next major event, a golf tournament at Tyler Creek Golf Course on M-50, Saturday, Aug. 23. The purpose of the foun•It ■ F ft ’if ‘‘S si if P1W Dyks tra-Dekker Rob and Sue Dykstra of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janine Dykstra to Jordan Alan Dekker, son of Al and Sandy Dekker of Hudsonville. Janine is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Michigan State University. She is currently employed as a Landscape Designer at Everett's Landscape Management in Cutlerville. Jordan is a graduate of Unity Christian High School and State Michigan University. He is currently employed as Farm Manager at AAA Turf Sod Farm in Hudsonville. An September 27, 2008 wedding is planned. The couin reside will pie Hudsonville. > 8’^ - MW tens ■ I in. 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Derek Brandon will be signing with Avalon Artists Group in Los Angeles, Calif., where he will be spending the summer work­ ing on his dream of becom­ ing an actor. During the event in Chicago, one person who seemed to possess many of the same qualities and aspi­ rations as Keisha really stood out among the rest. Erin Welsh, a Traque Model from the Detroit area was awarded first “Keisha the very Launch MacDonald Erin was Scholarship.” awarded $2,000 to help her with expenses in moving to New York. She has signed with Red Models and just finished shooting her first magazine cover and 13-page spread in a Mexico fashion magazine. For more information, call 616-204-2127 or e-mail rememberkeisha@gmail.co m. Shane R. Parent Coast Guard Reserve Seaman Shane R. Parent, son of Sharon and Richard J. Parent of Alto, recently graduate(j from the U.S. Coast Recruit Training Guard Center in Cape May, N.J. During the eight-week training program, Parent completed a vigorous train­ ing curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military cus­ toms and courtesies, seaman­ ship skills, first aid, fire fight­ ing and marksmanship. A major emphasis is also placed on physical fitness, health and wellness. Parent and other recruits also received instruction on the Coast Guard's core values — honor, respect and devo­ tion to duty — and how to apply them in their military performance and personal conduct. Parent will join 36,000 other men and women who comprise the Coast Guard's force. Men and women train together from the first day in the Coast Guard just as they do aboard ships and shore units throughout the world. To reinforce the team con­ cept, Parent and other recruits were trained in preventing sexual harassment, drug and alcohol awareness, civil rights training, and the basics of the work-life balance, as well as total quality manage­ ment. Parent is a 2008 graduate of Caledonia High School of Caledonia. Taylor MacDonald and Kelsey Hooten 06675747 VOTE AUGUST STH CRAIG STOLSONBURG I I COUNTY COMMISSIONER YANKEE SPRINGS & ORANGEVILLE LOYALTY • INTEGRITY • COMMITMENT “Let’s continue improving our community by moving forward not backwards!” * Paid tor by the Committee to Elect Craig Stolsonburg. 1558 Heritage Bay Dr., Middleville. Ml 49333 ,f > 1 wJ » Elect J Bill Hirsch Kent County Commissioner - District 10 Tuesday, August 5 - PRIMARY ELECTION DAY “The World is Run by Those Who Show Up” I am running because I believe Kent County’s leaders need to be more responsive to issues that are important to those of us living in Caledonia and Gaines Townships. I believe that decisions made by Kent County government need to focus on economic development and fiscal common sense, prioritizing where growth and development should take place, and where land and rural character should be preserved, which will save tax dollars. Things to know about Bill Hirsch: • • • • i Owner, 10-acre Dream Dairy Farm, Gaines Township Bill and his wife Dawn have 3 children, Nicholas, Timothy and Clarissa, who attend Caledonia Schools Serves as Kent County Republican Party Precinct Delegate Appointed to the first Kent County Agricultural Preserve Board Certified Master Citizen Planner, MSU Extension Citizen Planner Program "Change is inevitable, success is optional. Gaines and Caledonia Townships need new leadership, new ideas, and someone committed to doing that job. I would greatly appreciate your vote. ” VOTE Tuesday, August 5th - Bill Hirsch for County Commission c Paid for by Citizens for Bill Hirsch Linda Gasper, Treasurer 11900 Jackson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 06675661 I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 •II Tabatha E. Nichols LAMONT - Tabatha E. “Tabby” Nichols, 24, of Lamont, formerly of Hastings, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at Metron of Lamont Nursing Home after a courageous life-long ill­ ness. Tabby was bom June 29, 1984 in Forest City, Arkansas, to Steven Nichols Amy and Amy (Starkey) Thibodeaux. Tabby was born with a dis­ ease called Epidermolysis Bulosa. Children with this disease are referred to as “Butterfly Children” because their skin is as delicate as a butterflys wing. Tabby was the oldest living individual in the United States with this disease. The only other per­ son older than her is a 36 year-old man in England. Though in constant pain throughout her life, she was always concerned about everybody else. Tabby graduated from Hastings High School in 2002. She was especially Chad Alan Brewer JENISON Chad Alan Brewer, age 31, of Jenison, formerly of Middleville, passed away July 21, 2008 of accidental injuries. Chad was born on May 13, 1977 in Hastings, the son of Harold and Ellen Brewer. He was raised in the Hastings and Middleville area of Yankee Springs Township and attended Thornapple Kellogg High School, graduating in 1996. He was employed at Speed Wrench of Jenison as a spe­ cialized mobile mechanic. Chad was a member of Motorcraft Ski Boats Fan Club. Among his many hob­ bies and passions were water sports, customizing cars, line dancing and meeting new people. His children meant the world to him. Everything he did, he did for his kids. Fatherhood was a joy for Chad, through good and bad, his children were, and always will be loved and cared for. He is survived by his daughter, Jenna Brewer, age 5, and his son, Zephon Brewer, age 4; his parents, Harold A. and Ellen J. (Arentz) Brewer of Barlow Lake, Middleville; brother, Jake A. Brewer of Grand Rapids; grandfather, Arthur Brewer of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Visitation Saturday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m at the Beeler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 W. M-79 Hwy. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Lunch to follow 6 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Donavan Dean. Surviving are three daughIE '1 * ,/^Saint ffaut r ffleftvte and Clftvc Sridud Ccvte £\ 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! I I I —- Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ turing, and challenging learning environment to II enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. I I I <LIW a ! A ~ Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium ~ Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety’’ pro:&ram ~ 3 Hour Class I i i I A Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 3D> >. m nw.a - J It J : U- ---- .— Service at the Thornapple Valley Church, (2750 S. M43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058) on Tuesday with Pastor Larry Terlouw officiating. Donations may be made to the family. Amy and her family wish to give special thanks to Heartland Hospice for the wonderful caring they gave over the years, and especial­ ly her long time nurse, Barbara Naperalsky, and Chaplain Larry Terlouw. $ A - >3 1 Q 8? ' -I• 4if • i l ■ i > f It** i 1*1* S’*' tv tin citsa O I I In Memory of Lisa Sue Pickard For 19 years you've watched over Mm Each and everyone of your loved ones. Ok V 3 ♦ Tripp. Funeral and committal services will be held Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10 a.m. and visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Beeler Funeral Home. Rev. Douglas Beason offici­ ating. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist of Church Middleville. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Orangeville Days A fishing contest begins '-J "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from k z‘L” Proverbs 22:6 ters, Marta (David) MIDDLEVILLE - Alberta Desjardin of Hastings, M. Tripp, age 91, of Rebecca S. Whitney of Middleville, passed away Grand Rapids, Robin E. Friday July 25, 2008 at (Carl) Schleh of Northville; Thomapple Manor, six grandchildren; five great Hastings. She is survived by two grandchildren; and one sis­ daughters, Lois (George) ter, Margaret Arthur of Nova Horn of Kalamazoo, Brenda Scotia, Canada. (Larry) Clark of Hastings; Funeral services were held one son, Larry (Pat) Tripp of Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Middleville; one daughterBeeler Funeral Home, in-law, Kareen R. Tripp of Middleville. Interment Mt. Middleville; eight grandchilHope Cemetery, dren; 16 great grandchildren; and three great great grand­ Middleville. In lieu of flowers, family children; many nieces and request to have a tree plant­ nephews; and one special niece, Mary Tietz. ed, in her honor. She was preceded in death Arrangements by Beeler by her husband. Marshall B. Funeral Home, Middleville. Tripp; son, Robert Lee Tripp; grandson, Robert T. r •- I » f f "J; Alberta M. Tripp f 7 L fl Dorothy G. Dean MIDDLEVILLE Dorothy G. Dean, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. fond of her Aide Mrs. “P” Postumus. She quickly won the hearts of everyone. She became a favorite of many of the resi­ dents at Metron of Lamont, especially those in the Thursday afternoon Bible study group. Tabby was a stylish young lady. She had interests in home improve­ ments, dress, her artwork, and especially her collection of decorative butterflies. She had a special love for her cat and dog, Angel and Nick. Tabby is survived by her father Steven Nichols of Arkansas and her mother and step-father Amy and Troy Thibodeaux of Hastings, brothers Steven and Jacob Nesbitt, and sisters Janae Nickerson all of Hastings, and sister Susan of Grand Rapids, Grandmother Crystal Nichols, and very dear friend, Kaili Walker. There was a Memorial ft | This year a special “fish­ ing” contest will be part of Orangeville Days. The win­ ner will be selected from all the fishing licenses on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. The winner will receive a flat-screen television. Fishing licenses become available today, July 26. at Gillette’s Bait Shop on Marsh Road. Details and other information will be available at Gillette’s. o Mu Witt And for everyday of those 19 years Your memory has lived inside our hearts, In every nook, crevice & other unimaginable parts. I / Your many attributes have never been forgotten. Your strength, beauty, humbleness & capacity to love without end. Give a memorial that Are remembered daily, helping our hearts to mend. OU o can go on forever Our earthly emotions and understandings Remind us of our love for you and what we face. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 06675626 i Caledonia Community Schools Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center I But we'll meet again in a beautiful & wonderful place. miss you & love you without end! Your Family h o 5 Fall 2008/2009 Preschool Our preschool program provides a positive first school experience for young children. The curriculum includes teaching of basic readiness skills in Ian-' guage, literacy, math and motor skills and is aligned to the Caledonia Community School’s K-12 curriculum. We also provide opportunities for children to develop peer relationships through play, while nurturing chil­ dren’s creativity, problem solving and curiosity. Monthly newsletters and twice a year conferences/progress reports help to foster communication between parents and staff. p DLECC is currently takingL applications for Fall 2008. Classes begin Monday, September 8, 2008. All classes are held at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center and meet 2 or 3 times per week. I Register soon* • space is limited! Call DLECC • 891-6220 or Email: ruplem@caledonia.kl2.mi.us ™ VE^ AL Ofty (for Ch ild £ 8 ren birth 4 1/2 years Xears of age) 0 •> —’ — I Do you have concerns about the development of your child in the area of: speech, language, hearing, vision, large or small motor skills, socialization, or the growth of your child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for children who may benefit from early edu­ cational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident who has concerns and would like more infor­ mation please call 891-6220. The next screening will take place Tuesday, August 26th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for January, 2009. r1 (liJ * V » F �< i The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 7 > From Out Reader^ Supervisor has made right decisions l Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues N I ‘Slk ■0,5' LX * S V; To the editor: I have known the Harrison family since joining the Caledonia community as their junior high principal in 1978. In that time, my respect for their character and commitment to our com­ munity has continued to grow. In my experience as the human relations officer for our schools, I realized whether I was employing a teacher, a bus driver or a prin­ cipal, to work with our chil­ dren, my primary search was for a quality person, a person of character. My knowledge of Bryan as a student and as my township supervisor con­ vinces me that he is a person of character and integrity. I may not always agree *L'S. ; >, t; * * ■■ I 4 1 11 ' I ■A 4 I ■ ta < 1 ♦ I S 0 T.A.P.R.C. » T.A.P.R.C. Men’s Softball League Champs Bar and Grill 100; Flexfab 8-2; Swamp Fox Lounge 84; Hobart 5-5; C&H Services 5-5; Brightside Church 4-6; Uccellos 2-8; The Dog Track 0-10. Scores-Flexfab 12 vs. The Dog Track 2; Champs Bar and Grill 17 vs Swamp Fox Lounge 14; Hobart 19 vs. Uccellos 16; Brightside Church 20 vs. C&H Services 19. lisa Jut • w /I A „«ri*** MT with his decisions, but I never doubt that any decision he makes will reflect the love he has for his community and the welfare of everyone in it. My endorsement of Bryan for our supervisor is not meant to cast a negative light on the other candidates for this position. I just don't know them as I know him and the Harrison family. My support is because I believe he is the best we can do for leadership in today's turbu­ lent times. Bryan loves Caledonia as I do and I believe everything he does as our supervisor reflects this. Craig Schmidt, Middleville Qualities show in sports dad To the editor: I met Bryan Harrison standing along a chain-link fence watching our kids practice football. His son, Jake, and my son, Connor, were on the same team play- si® at ing for the first time with kids much older and experi­ enced. You can tell a lot about a man by how he treats his Parents . weren't kids. required to attend practices but Bryan was there pretty much every day. Sometimes he was in a shirt and tie, coming or going to a township meeting, but he was always there to support his son and the team. I got to know Bryan pretty well standing by that fence. His positive attitude, energy, care for this community, and love of his family all were clear. The choice for town­ ship supervisor is also clear. Please vote Harrison for township supervisor. shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS . X -itC' Middleville, Ml 49333 269.795-7719 ’A Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! ^www. caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 V rA| Patricia Wilson, Thomapple Township Harrison gives back to community Tom Kaechele, To the editor: Vote for Bryan Harrison Supervisor Caledonia I urge the residents of Caledonia Township Caledonia Township to vote for Bryan Harrison for Caledonia Township Supervisor. I've know the Harrison family most of my life. I was fortunate enough to have had Bryan’s father as o a teacher and mentor during cn my high school years at GJ Caledonia. Bryan was bom and raised Featuring: Billiards in Caledonia graduated from • Patio Furniture • Grills Caledonia High School and • Hot Tubs • Home Theater is giving back to the commu­ Systems MUCH, MUCH MORE! nity that raised him. Bryan understands what Caledonia * means to all of us who call it RENT TO OWN — home. Growth is going to be AVAILABLE! a part of us, and I've been very happy with the way E w Bryan has handled the s growth of Caledonia while E. Main St. SE keeping the hometown feel­ Convenient Location ing we all love. Let's keep TInside the Home Center of West Ml. I Caledonia in the hands of 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 | rn 1100th St. SE someone who knows what it Office (616) 588-3214 • (616) 322-5087 has been about all his life. ran#Timef s Affordable Family Fun Summer liquidation 15% Off « 1 All In-Stock 6T X •i Patio Furniture > T // ■ N * Tuesday, August s. - UXV’ L- - A (I 122 E. Main St. Barry7 and Karen Cargill, Caledonia Township th g Vlietstra for J Re-elect ^usan Susan Ke-eiect Thornapple Twp. Clerk - I dF VI "Experience at Work for Thornapple Township" y 1 tors can do for our energy security, they should all be replaced with people who have the vision to take us where we must go. We cannot afford to contin­ ue along these outmoded paths. < U • 1 Qir, p we look to new, clean renew­ able technologies for produc­ ing energy. We cannot con­ tinue to look backward. As science shows, climate change is real and it is here now. Our Earth is getting warmer because of human beings putting carbon in the atmosphere. Burning coal will only add to the problem of global warming. If this is the best that our state legisla- m 'ivf Ml detfe CMllitiMtt <uii Scol/i ItMtnunt ▼— CM rm h<D CD O 3 To the editor: The Michigan Senate recently passed energy bill SB213 that sets back realistic and serious efforts to move Michigan from old pollution­ producing coal technology to new, renewable, clean tech­ nologies of wind and solar. This bad legislation will increase our small 5 percent renewable portfolio •It standard to a measly 7 percent and is so full of loopholes that renewable energy and effi­ ciency would be blocked. Passing this legislation will hinder the opportunity to bring renewable energy jobs and investments to Michigan sending these jobs to 26 other states that have secured renewable energy programs. Coal is also expensive, with costs increasing yearly. Our very survival demands that f A ■ Harrison to another term. He is serving our community well as supervisor, and he has earned our votes once again. Todd Carnevale, Caledonia II* I0 zens. He has the leadership ability to resolve difficult issues and implement a Caledonia's for vision future. On Aug. 5, Caledonia Township voters have the re-elect to opportunity Harrison’s love for town shows Senate is making harmful energy choices I a To the editor: Caledonia is a wonderful community with a great qual­ ity of life. A community such as ours does not happen by accident. It happens because we have elected leaders who are willing to listen to citi- zens before acting on deci­ sions that impact our commu­ nity. Bryan Harrison is the right leader Caledonia for Township. He has a strong appreciation for community history and listens to citi- -■ in in bCM o 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. QA. Paid for by Committee to Elect Susan J. Vlietstra Thornapple Twp. Clerk PO Box 131 Middleville, Ml 49333 g; E �Page B.The Sun and News. Middleville. July 26. 2008 Local students graduate from MSU Several area residents took part in Michigan State University’s spring convoca­ tion ceremony in May at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center The college ceremonies, which feature the presenta­ tion of various alumni, stu­ dent and other awards, are in addition to MSU's under­ graduate convocation for all undergraduate candidates and the advanced degree cer­ emony. In all 8,498 undergradu- ates, 1,380 master's, 492 doctoral and 385 other advanced degree students were candidates for degrees. Local residents earning • r-H degrees from MSU included: Alto Doyle, Patrick King — u bachelor of science degree, i industry management. Jacobson. Emily Ann — bachelor of science degree, environmental bioiogy/aoology.* Lafoy, Kimberly Jean — bachelor of arts degree. advertising. Oswald, Courtney Elizabeth — bachelor of arts degree, special education, learning disabilities. Caledonia Devries, Rachel Marie — bachelor of arts degree, English. Do. Peter Huu — bachelor of science degree, chemical engineering. Petz, Emily Kristen — bachelor of science degree, urban and regional planning. Middleville > For Scooter Sales & Repair 1830 8 Bedford Road (M-37). Hastings • 269-818-0324 I I I Pick up and Delivery 1 OO MPG!! 7 fFwip ■ a»L ■ Repair of all makes I • Motorcycle* • ATV’s B • Lawn ® Garden Equipment u > everything from business cards and Vote August 5, 2008 brochures Hope Bird call J-Ad for Irving Township Clerk Graphics Ci E-mail: bhbk@hughes.net 2—1 Home Phone (269) 795-3949 Panj lor by the committee to elect Hope Bird lor Irving Township Clerk, 6355 Church Rd , / Hastings. Ml 49058 06675459 (269) 945-9554 Over 34 years ofexperience —- — .. . MU A •rm* SALES • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE • • RENTALS COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Call us at 6 16.891.0303 today! 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By one commonly used defini­ tion, a bear market occurs when stock prices have declined by 20 percent or more. Bear markets last, on average, about 14 months; a two-year bear market is con­ sidered to be on the long slide. Generally speaking, a bear market is triggered by unexpected events or eco­ nomic conditions, which, in 2007 and 2008, include the credit crunch and soaring oil prices. And bear markets can end as quickly, and as unpredictably, as they began. You may well feel the need to do something. Here's an idea: Why not approach a bear market the same way you would an actual bear? Consider these suggestions: • Stay calm. If you were to ever encounter a real bear, you’d need to avoid panick­ ing. And the same is true with a bear market. You can't control stock prices, but you can control your reaction to them. If you remain calm and survey your B B better Try out our convenient drive thru to get all individual situation with an understanding of what's hap­ pening in the broader market, you'll be likely to make rational decisions. • Make no sudden moves. When facing a bear, you can't make sudden moves. And when you're in the midst of a bear market, you also want to avoid reacting too quickly. If you’ve built a portfolio of quality invest­ ments that are suitable for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, stay the course and stick with your long­ term strategy - even during a bear market. • Don't try to “outrun" a bear. Just as bears are faster than you are, the movements of the stock market are typi­ cally too quick for most peo­ ple - even so-called market experts — to anticipate. Nonetheless, many people try to “outrun" a bear market by jumping out of it, thinking that they can profit from missing some of the market's worst days. But when you head to the investment side­ lines, you can also miss some of the market's best days, too. Either way, you're try­ ing to time the market, and it's almost impossible to do so consistently. Even if you follow these ideas, you may find it hard to stay positive Hi. in the midst of a prolonged slump. Staying invested throughout market ups and downs can help you work towards your long-term strategy. •1». By observing the rules for dealing with a bear and by focusing on your long-term strategy you can not only survive a bear market, but also use it to your advantage. And that thought should make your situation more “bearable." This article was written by Edward Jones for your Edwards Jones financial advisor. w ft; & i**' d'- .d I M > TOP DOLLAR PAID 11 GOLD PRICES ARE UP! IT’S A 1' /GOLD 1 ■ i. A Bring In Your... Scrap • Dental • Rings Charms • Necklaces • Bracelets o FOR CASH! 5 I ! 1 EUSH!< * ^5 - Th. 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Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your family's protection and security. - Oivners Insurance 06675725 Life Home Car Business TAg. /\Jo if, 10 ;«l t 1 1 �» The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 9 1 * From Our Reoders\ ^an{*^ate cares a*,out Si' is, Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Vlietstra brings experience to post Ml * in 1 ttat Si I ••‘fees; iik” ^'5 I 1 To the editor: I have been privileged to serve the residents of Thomapple Township in the capacity of deputy clerk for the past four years. All four years have been under the direction and guidance of susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township clerk. As we approach the August election, I urge township res­ idents to vote to re-elect Susan. She is the most quali­ fied candidate for the posi­ tion. If you aren’t familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the township clerk, they include, but are not limited to, election administration, cemetery lot sales and record keeping, accounts, payable and record retention, as well as being the chief fiscal offi­ cer for the township. Susan has served as your township clerk since 2002 and was a township trustee for two years prior to that. Her experience and educa­ tional make her an excellent choice for re-election to con­ tinue serving the residents of Thornapple Township. Susan is committed to learning more and bringing technolo­ gy to the office of the clerk which has enhanced efficien­ cy and the election process. In her tenure as Thomapple Township clerk, Susan has worked through difficult issues, requiring tough deci­ sions to be made. She has always had the best interest of the residents of Thornapple Township in mind • as she makes those decisions. She also volun­ teers her time by serving as the chairperson of Barry County Economic Development Alliance. She is active in the community K through Barry County Republican Party, Barry County Clerk's Association, Middleville Rotary and Peace Reformed Church. Susan is a graduate of Leadership Barry County which puts her in tune with the needs of not only Thomapple Township, but the surrounding community and Barry » County as a whole. I urge residents to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the township clerk and realize that the best choice is Susan Vlietstra for re-election. Rhonda L. Fisk, Middleville To the editor: I am writing to ask resi­ dents to vote for Bryan Harrison Caledonia for Township supervisor. I first met Bryan when our boys played “little league" football on the same team. Despite his busy schedule, I think he made every practice. The next year, typical of Bryan to get involved, he was a volun­ teer coach. Over the two seasons, I really came to respect Bryan Irving clerk is devoted To the editor: I'm giving my recommendation for Carol Ergang for Irving Township Clerk. She has always been congenial an(j cooperative to meet at Irving Cemetery whenever I have needed her to, which To the editor: It's easy to get into the relaxing pace of summer and forget that there is an impor­ tant election on Aug. 5. I hope Caledonia don’t let that happen. Caledonia has been recog­ nized as one of the best places in America to live. If you want to preserve our MMMIIH i 1 hi mm E i«ia III S il V ■ I If iim nr'1 limn mi Golf Course. For the first time, the foundation has decided to sell “tables” rather than just tickets to the event. REW arber Salon n 6561 Jasonville Farms < aledonia V Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts Open Mon.-Fri. 9am - 9pm • Sat. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday I.' HlH1 I HAIR $g CUT S9°° FREE Haircut • after 12 paid visits J > -1 I s200 off [ <«“■ «> for 1st visit w/coupon Thank_ypu [or choosing tlw Crew CulJIC.____ I I L n i i i i i •* 3 i j If I r KIM S (T ^2. 0NSIGNMEN1 •A CALEDONIA Fall Clothing L Now Arriving I 1 — ■■ bi t t SK1 * - s k u *3 - . ■ II I I . PaY ^8^ retail prices & high gas prices. Do all your bach-to-school shopping here 3 1 F- 7 i .616-891-2418 KIM S KONSIGNMENT : 20% U OFJF Entire Purchase (Excludes sale items) Valid 7-26-08 thru 8-9-08 One coupon per purchase • I i (jl 06675579 ''f :y J. Write us a letter! Send your letters to: Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news© j-adgraphics.com BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals quality of life we would be well served by retaining Bryan Harrison as our town­ ship supervisor. Ryan Asbury, Caledonia Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr -J < » fr's Time for a Chamse.' PLEASE VOTE FOR JOHN ROUGH FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SUPERVISOR AUGUST 5TH Here are some questions I ask myself, you may want to consider these when deciding who to vote for on August 5th. 1. Why during the worst economy we have had for thirty years and property values declining are our property assessments and taxable values being increased? < 2. Why when you are paying with your money to improve your roads does it take so long for the township board to approve your request costing you more money as prices for asphalt keep increasing? 3. Why does it take the township board almost three years to react to your drainage problems? 4. Why does our township board have to take a half-hour break sometimes two breaks for ciga­ rettes and have a smoke? 5. Why are so many people in important government p sitions and workers in the township related to each other? 6. Why at public meetings when given the authority by the chairperson to address the boards are you shouted down and interrupted by some board members? 7. Why does the township supervisor reply when asked a question by a property owner and reg­ istered voter say our attorney says 1 don't have to answer questions? 8. Why is it a requirement that in the event of a zoning infraction that the board requires the complaint to be in writing causing one neighbor to have problems with another neighbor when investigation by the supervisor or zoning administrator would eliminate one neighbor being pitted against another? 9. Why has the board approved a budget for 2009 that is almost $300,000 more than our estimated revenue? John Jerkaitis voted against approving this huge expenditure, “good job John, ■ I I www.caledoniamerchants.com Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30, S 9:30 - 3:30 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia J Local businesses, family, friends and golfers are invit­ ed to sponsor a table (a hole) at the dinner. The cost is $200 per table which includes two dinner tickets, a sleeve of golf balls and their business logo on a tabletop centerpiece. Cheryl Peters and Krista Hannapel are co-chairs for the evening. Invitations to the dinner are being printed and will soon be in the mail. Anyone who would like to attend the dinner may call Peters at 269-795-0051. The dinner will be at the MiddleVilla Inn and the cost is $25 per person. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. TAEF provides scholar­ ships to both high school grad­ uates and adults and makes grants to the area. Dinner reservation deadline is Aug. 21. Anyone who would like to sponsor a “hole” table should contact Peters by Aug. 21 as well. S20. Each participant will receive book for home refer­ ence and a certification card upon completion of the course. Join the class and learn how to potentially save a life, perhaps that of a rela­ tive. Call the Township Hall for more information 269795-9091 or Sandy at 269795-3290. * preserved in Caledonia Benefit dinner seeks table sponsors The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation din­ ner on Sept. 18 will honor Frank Tichvon, who devel­ oped the Yankee Springs has been quite often. She’s always returned my calls as soon as possible whenever I've called her. She is very devoted to her job. Jim Wickham, Irving Township Cemetery Sexton Area residents are invited to participate in the American Heart Association “Fundamentals of Basic Life Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" class that will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, at 284 Briggs Road, on July 31. Robyn Nyenhuis, a certi­ fied paramedic from Wayland Ambulance, will use her expertise to teach cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign-body airway obstruction (Heimlich maneu­ ver) to those who wish to learn these life-saving skills. She is also an instructor for Pennock Health Services in Hastings. Nyenhuis provides a stressfree environment for learning and brings a relaxed but seri­ ous way of learning. Cost of the class, which is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. is Quality of life should be 'lartUjM. I i as a leader and a father. His M sitive attitude was trans­ ferred to his players through his hands-on, high-energy approach to coaching. He also made sure the kids had fun. ryan is the type of leader Caledonia needs. He cares about our community and our kids. I urge you to vote for Bryan on Aug. 5. Randy Yonker Alto Life-saving class offered in Yankee Springs CALL for being fiscally responsible." 269-945-9554 any time for Action-ads! 10. This may sound a little crazy to the voters but 1 have witnessed this occurring at many meet­ ings at both the township board and zoning board meetings. These are some ot the things I1 in^s » ■ • • • a IT— _ J — — —a A I * — A L— • will promise to change if I am elected. I need your vote and L need your support. Together we can accomplish many good things in our beautiful township. It's T/me eor a Change! Paid for by the committee to elect John Rough for Township Supervisor. 8 -"J cn s �— ■ » Page 10/The Sun and News Middle/ille July 26. 2008 UAW plans free food distributions for Middleville's hungry -at-:M UAW Local 1002 will be distributing free food to those in need at the Bradford White Union Hall Parking Lot on the following Tuesdays: July 29, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. The hall is located at 295 Washington St. in Middleville. The time for these distributions is 4 p.m. Anyone who is at risk of going hungry qualifies to receive this food. The UAW Local 1002 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 1002. the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Barry County United Way. The Food Bank is a United Way agency, a member of America’s Second Harvest and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Done by August 31 ** "7 ■ V —*- • EjMb □A H ■IMP"1"1 3^ ET >• ■ b. - > r — -* ' ■ .e * * -r * r* • * & - T - T--- — - . .. -31- • FSi ■' Ti -•J y «■ - — -I il- u 1^*®*"* * WT" - ~ ar •**** . .-2; •* - fir ■M — •»< Shoes for Orphan Soles begins Art •• * 4 M. jC-* M*' *' ■ te- : -♦w*- —*T" wr’X- i Hr" - The brick work is going in and the Village of Middleville has been told work on the Main Street Streetscape should be completed substantially by August 31. This means that Main Street will be open in time for the start of school and Heritage Day on Saturday, September 6. IM* Denise Griffin is again collected new shoes and socks for children in orphanages around the world. New shoes and socks, all sizes from children through adult, can be dropped off at Pharmacy Care in the Marketplace Plaza on M-37 in Middleville during open hours Monday through Saturday. On Sundays items can be dropped at the Middleville Baptist Church.. Donations to help pay for mailing can also be dropped at both locations. The drive ends on August 11. f UUir Whr ★ AAWCLAjL ★ JULY SALE .Whji 15% Off Merchandise Excludes sale items. Sale ends 8-2-08. APOLS LANDSCAPING & WATER GARDENS 9340 Kalamazoo Ave. • Caledonia • 616-698-1030 « I I I < / bhi ★ bbl New Prints from > “In the Beginning" Fabrics < L 218 E State St., Hastings • WATER LILIESl Good only at Apol's Landscaping & Water Gardens. Not good with any other coupons or offers. Expires 8/30/08. ■ta» QUESTIONS: ASK US... 16 off $5 off ; LOTUS WJt(1 945-9673 OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 30 pm. Friday 8 am-7 pm. Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm S' r ? —✓ *4 Bricks are laid in front of Village Hall. £ 06675756 | Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station [. -J 06875711 Brian McKeown D.D.S. make the move now 269.795.4400 OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS % % s ! f ” •W J»C; 9S2VPphtiy.er homeowner & auto rates great.claims service ro 0 S£P£LUagent advi uLLuujirjfj^uMyr^ availa a I It quote BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER SMILE % Mu * ■ 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 cr> Middleville Family Dentistry Most Healthy Kids ■ - —- — — — s Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. | Brick patterns are tested before being laid. crance ‘ mujrance Your partner in protection 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 l7W grangeinsurance com % �< 4 I « • • 4 . The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 11 - HERE ARE THREE GOOD REASONS TO SUPPORT BRYAN HARRISON FOR TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR TOWH5MIP I Commitment to Family and Community Trusted Leadership Family First Taxpayer Advocate Service Above Sett Problem Solver Community Interest over * Special Interests Wiling to Fight for What’s Right Open Space, and Parks i ... AND HERE’S A FEW HUNDRED MORE! BRYAN HARRISON COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS Jerrv Adams Dean Agee Kathy Agee Clem Andrusiak Roberta Andrusiak Rvan Asbury Beth Asburv Phil Avres Sandv Avre' r Jerry Baker ( Taire Baker Jeff Baker Craig Baker Tom Baker Linda Baker Bob Berg Keith Bergv Jean Bergv Bob Bergy Cheryl Bergv Bob Bergy CherxT Bergs lorn Be strum Lon Be strom Tom Bcstnnn Lon Bestrom Curla Box um BJ Bovum Rill Rravatu Deb Bravata Mark Rrege Cindy Brege John Rrumme! Pam Brwnmei John Buchan Suzette Buchan Jim Buer Carolyn Buer John Burseh Angela Bursch Z ran C 'ampan Ann Campau Barry Cargill Karen ( argill Megan Cargill Marv (. 'hristl I lave C lark Dong Cmfk ( hristi C ot >k Brme ( (Utrlade Ben C randell Lindy ( randell • • *[»~ t '*** Hit» tor ska n; ir< »**•» . tWAll ■ r\ \ 11 n i X , ai i'' •15 W’ Ray Crandell V irginia (. Tandell Dr Richard Crisxman Paid Crosby Elizabeth C rosby Pau! C 'rtunback Bonnie Cnmdmck Dong Curtis Mindy Curtis Jerre! DeKok Darlene IK-Kok I arrx fk-ni Maxine Dent Jack Devette John Devries Merlene Devries Kristi Dougan Charles Dutcher Pam Dutcher Lary Dykgraf Mvra Dykgraf Sharon I merson Brad Engleberg Dan Erskine Jan Frxkine Jay ErtI Barb Ert! Gerr\ Eairhrother David I inkbeiner Mariane I inkbeiner John I inkbeiner Beth I inkbeiner Ed I ischer I red I leischman Alan Eolkersma Jim Frisbe Cinds I ides lerrv (iates Kim ( iates Glen Gilbert 1 )e bbie (idM * rt Katie (idben / a Steve < iilbert Marie Gilbert Gerald Gless Margie ( dess Harold Gless Kells * & ( ioodwin lorn Grillage Kave Grinage Tony < innage Dave Gmkcma Duane ( itutnink Chris Hall Wil Harrell Donna Harrell Hill Harrison Judy Harrison Jill Harrison Rev. Brian Harrison Rax Hawkins ( Serf Hawkins I xiwerenee Heibe! Jane Heiss Greg Henrv Joni Henry Dale Herminel Kim Herminel Ruih He ubei Dtrrx Hevboer Priscilla Hevboer ' - X. *> = i I hi ve HiIden bra nd Jovee A lark / <’A loine Ed Hilleit Carla OMoine Ee/cia HiUen A like I emonat o Don Hilton Kaihrxn ( art Hodges a Lentonaco Fred Leonard Barb Hodges Cathy Leonard Michael Homier Bob Lillie Joel Hondorp (ireg litlell Art House Ate fa Littell Mrs. House Wendell Dmg Pat Howard Lucille Long Mrs. Howard Lisa Lvons Jerry Huver Hrad Lyons Kathv Jm kson 1 Malt Mahacek Dr. Bob Jackson Steve Marion Mark Jansen Bonnie Marion C ar! Johnson Mike Maviglia Pat Johnson John McDowell Mike Julian L/iura McDowell lorn Kaechete Dave Mor re n Judv Kaechele lint Morris Mike Kelly Jim Morris Roger Kimes Tammy Morris Laurie Kime s Sharon Mortenson Kevin King Kevin Mulhall Lisa King Corkv Koopmands Dana Mulhall Robin Murphs Doug Km k ( hris Murphy Jenny Km k Raid Murphs Usa Murphs / en Nanzer Nancy Nanzer Randx Nelson Ijiss Vote AUGUST 5th! IM David Xeminers Sue Neminers Kase Newell Kase 9r Newell Jim Newhof Barb Neuhof Russ (diver Nancy Oliver Gavle Ott 9 Don Oudhier Jane Oudbier Rich (tvermier Diane Overmier Adam Paarlberg Rir Parent Tom ParIberg Mike Patterson Jerrv Pell Mary Pc II Darv! Penfold Cindy Penfold Patricia Pennell Jerry Phillips ('arI Picard Marv Picard Dick Posthutnuy Mark Prins Margo Prins Ron Prins Sharon Prins Kim (itusl Rank Raha Dr Richard Raberston Cynthia Rolrerston Zn* Rodgers l.indx Rodgers Darwin Rogers Put Rogers Jim Ruddock Marcia Ruddock Bub Sacha ZottAnne Sacha BRYAN HARRISON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR PmJ for * Craig Schmidt Snr Schmidt John Schiit IJ sa Seagard Jim Sheehan Arlene Sheehan Jay Shook Kri xti Slmrland Scott Slmrland Ken Sikkemu Kevin Stagier Rhonda Slag ter Terry Slecman Doris Slecman Jon Sorber Gabe Sorber Lorrs Stauffer Hrnnv Stauffer Arlene Stauffer (Henn Steil Mike Stowell Di aim Ire Inmler Javne Thomas [Irian VanderArk Rubv \ underArk Steve VanderSloot Dawn VanderSloot Al VanMeter Marion VanMeter Craig Vaughn Robin Vaughn Kristen 1 enema Archie Warner Kathv Warner * Sharon Weaver Rob Weaver. Jr. Roh Weaver. Sr Butch Welton Jim Whitney Kalbs Whimev Randy Wilcox Dan Willoughby Kim Willoughby Mike Wilson Ken Yonker Amy Yonker Randy Yonker ■ Tam Yonker Matt Yonker t rie Yonker Greg /(teller Kim Zax'IIcf 9 I i I • jjf .I i I i i f f > I Fnends of B^yan Hamson • 8969 tenter Or • Catedone, M 493*6 06675659 I i . �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 •• r 9 __ _ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE J ELECTION NOTICE •- NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD AUGUST 05, 2008 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS & & Village Hall Expansion Village of Middleville Barry County, Michigan TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Thornapple Township, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 for the purpose of: IB V Scaled Bids will be received by the Village of Middleville in the Village offices locat­ • Nominating Candidates to the General Election ballot for the fol­ lowing offices United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Representative in State Legislature, County Positions - Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, Commissioner Township Positions - Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee • Electing Precinct Delegates • Township Proposal - Emergency Services Millage Renewal Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, reduced to 1.4860 mills ($1.48 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied upon taxable property for three (3) years, 2009 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency services and funding the purchase of fire and emergency equipment? The millage renewal would raise an estimated $377,800 in the first year of the levy. To the extent required by law, a portion of the millage revenues would be captured within the district of and disbursed to the Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority. ed at 100 East Main Street. Middleville, Ml time, J they will be publicly opened and read Sweet Corn is here After what seems like too long a wait, sweet corn is in. Shoppers at this stand on M-37 have been driving by to seen when the first corn arrived. Selecting their first corn of the year are Rebecca and Kathy Senad and Melinda . Fresh sweet corn is now available at farm markets and road side stands throughout the area. aloud. Items of work include a 1500 sf Village Office expansion with interior renovations to the existing building and related work. Bidding Documents may be obtained by contacting Fleis VandenBrink & Engineering. Inc.: Telephone (616) 977- 1000 for access to the Contract Documents. A non-rcfundablc payment of SEVENTYFIVE ($75.00) DOLLARS required for each set will be Bidding of Documents. An additional, non-refundable YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP COMPARE OUR CD RATES. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM Polling Place Locations: 6 month Minimum deposit $5.000 Annual Percentage Yield (APY), effective 07/22/2008. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are federally insured up to $100,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per issuing institution. CDs are also federally insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) in qualified retirement accounts per issuing institution. Subject to availability and price change. CD values may decline tn a rising interest rate environment, and the market value may fluctuate if sold prior to maturity. The amount received from the sale of the CD at current market value may be more than, less than or equal to the amount initially invested. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value in these instances. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. You pay no additional commissions, annual fees or periodic charges. The estate feature allows heirs to redeem the CDs upon the death of an owner at face value plus interest earned, subject to limitations. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. $5,000 III minimum investment per issuing institution. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). 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 Primary Election by mail, or in person, may submit an AV application by 2:00 PM, August 02, 2008 Our office will be open on August 02, 2008 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote in person in the Clerk’s office from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, August 04, 2008. Susan J. Vlietstra Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 269-795-7202 06675487 Call or visit your local financial advisor today. Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 14, 2008, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Village Ordinance No. 08-17, regulating the installation and use of outdoor furnaces within the Village of Caledonia. The principal provisions of the ordinance include the following: 1. Outdoor Furnaces. Ordinance No. 08-17 is intended to regulate the construction and operation of outdoor furnaces within the limits of the Village. An outdoor furnace is a furnace, stove or boiler that is not located within a building or structure intended for habitation by humans or domestic animals, but that provides heat or hot water for such building or structure. The ordinance requires that outdoor furnaces be set back not less than 100 feet from the nearest building on another property and not less than 50 feet from the nearest property line. An outdoor furnace shall not be located in any yard fronting on a street. The ordinance specifies minimum chimney heights and open ground areas around the furnace and contains specific limitations on the type of fuel that may be used in an outdoor furnace. A permit is required for an outdoor furnace and the new ordinance specifies the information and pro­ cedures involved in obtaining the permit. Violation of this ordinance is a municipal civil infraction for which the fine shall be not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 for subsequent offenses, in addition to other costs, damages and expenses. 2. Effective Date. This ordinance will become effective on August 15, 2008. A copy of the ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Village Clerk, Village of Caledonia, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Village office hours. Dated: July 26, 2008 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA payment of TWENTY DOLLARS ($20.00) will be required for mailing the Bidding Documents. a Bidding The Documents may be examined on-line or at the following locations on or after July 14. 2008: 3.15%*"' Precinct 1 For residents west of M-37, excluding the Village of Middleville Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building 128 High Street - Middleville 06675443 local p.m. 2:00 Thursday, August 7, 2008 at which time ank issued. FDIC Insured to $100.00 I For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 until 49333 s i YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis Regular Meeting July 10, 2008 Meeting called to order by Supervisor Al McCrumb at 7:10 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance by all present. Present: McCrumb; Jerkatis; Lippert; Cook and Finkbeiner. Staff Present: Constable Misak; Wells; Fiala; Alice Jansma Deputy Supervisor and Deputy Clerk VanderMeyden. 12 visitors. Public Comment heard from a concerned resident regarding the mound of soil at the corner of M179 and Parker Drive. Soil was removed in preparation for a con­ struction project that was never completed. Resident requested that it be returned to its original condition. Township has notified the owner and the owner has refused to cooperate. Supervisor McCrumb will contact Township attorney. Gypsy Moths have returned to Yankee Springs. Announcements from Clare Tripp and Craig Stolsenberg can­ didates for County Commissioner. Cemetery Contract renewed with Gordon Rousch for 2008-09 year. Rousch reported some of the old stones in Robbins and Coman Cemeteries are begin­ ning to tip and unstable. Will have an estimate of repair at the August meeting. Motion by Lippert supported by Cook to accept Omega bid of $18,181. for 7 new computers, monitors, one laptop, with the lat­ est Microsoft office, server and rack; coordinating of cables in basement and training of same. Roll call: All yes. Approved. TTES report by Steve Funk. Motion by Cook to purchase 20 ft. of suction hose for the brush truck and 2 marker buoys for the boat up to the amount of $300. Supported by Finkbeiner. Roll Call: All yes. Approved. Motion by Cook; Supported by Jerkatis to hold Public Hearing (1st) for Special Assessment District No. 33. All Yes. Approved. Motion by Cook to accept the petition to create Special Assessment District No. 34 to pave portion of Hastings Point Road, (contingent on consulta­ tion with the township’s attor­ • • ney). Supported by Finkbeiner. All Yes. Approved. Date to be confirmed for both districts on the same date, one hour between the two districts. Mary Cook presented copies of the report of the 911 commit­ tee. Motion by Cook to approve Special Assessment District #32 minutes of June 12, 2008 con­ ducted at 6:30 p.m.; supported by Finkbeiner. All yes. Approved. Minutes of June 12, 2008 reg­ ular meeting approved with cor­ rections by Finkbeiner; support­ ed by Cook. All yes. Approved with correction. Minutes of June 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m. Special meeting of Public Hearing for Special Assessment Roll District No. 32. Motion by Cook supported by Finkbeiner to approve as pre­ sented. All yes. Approved. Minutes of June 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Special meeting of Public Hearing Adoption of Budget fiscal year 2008-09 on motion by Cook; supported by Lippert. All yes. Approved. Supervisor Report: Presented water report for June, 2008. Motion by Cook, supported by Finkbeiner to allow J. Lippert and B. Lippert attend MTA confer­ ence on Special Assessments and Ordinance Enforcement August 12, 2008 $210. plus expenses. All yes. Approved. Frequent park maintenance and the watering of flowers at the park must be done regularly dur­ ing the summer months. Will contact Dave Kok. Zoning administrator’s Report: 8 site plans for the month of June; several complaints taken during the month. Plan Commission continues study of the M-179 Corridor. Also subdivision ordinance is continuing study. Wind Turbines are also being discussed. Presentation of Ordinance Article 15.12.9 on the safety of retaining walls. Ordinance Amendment No. 07-10-08 amending Article 15.12.9 that any retaining wall over 30” in height needs a pro­ barrier. tective Discussion. Motion by Cook to Approve, sup­ ported by Finkbeiner. All yes. Motion passed to Adopt Ordinance 07-10-08. No. Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Jerkatis with correction month of June not May as printed. Motion by Finkbeiner to accept as corrected; supported by Cook. All yes. Motion approved. Clerk’s Report: Accounts payable in the amount of $41,822.74 Motion by Cook sup­ ported by Finkbeiner. All yes. Motion approved. Payroll in the amount of $10,880.15 with cor­ rection to Check No. 3467. Motion by Cook supported by Jerkatis. All Yes. Approved. Clerk and Deputy Clerk to attend Q.V.F. upgrade class conducted in Oshtemo Township on July 15, 2008. Painting of Hall will begin July 25, 26 and possibly the 28th. Primary election August 5, 2008. Letter from County Clerk Smith will be attached to these minutes for record. Old Business: M. Cook requested for the August agenda a severe weather policy for consideration. Finkbeiner requested information regarding the lieni placed on the Yankee Springs Meadows Trailer Park. Jerkatis informed the board that the park is in arrears on personal property tax and monthly trailer fees. Motion to adjourn at 10:28 p.m. All yes. Complete text of minutes available at the township office during regular office hours. Submitted by: Jan Lippert Marge VanderMeyden Deputy Clerk 06675577 Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc., 2960 Lucerne Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 Village of Middleville. I HI East Main 1”* Street. Middleville. MI 49333 Builders and Traders Exchanges: Grand J* Rapids. Lansing. Kalamazoo, Traverse City. Flint, Detroit McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge: Grand it I*1 Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Livonia Construction News Service of Michigan: 1773 RW Berends Drive SW. Wyoming. Ml 49519-4993 For online viewing, please input https://porial.fveng.com/clients/mvilkii spets into your browser's address bar. & % l*'L Click on “Add a new item”, and input your information. Once we have your informa­ i(*«! tion on file we will email you the link, user­ name and password to retrieve the electron­ ic plans and specifications. Use the account lasf*'® information below to access the above link. User name : fveng\mvillespecs Password : mvillespecs Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond by a recog­ t-arre se«*! MU nized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price in the name of the Village of Middleville. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid. reject any or all iMii bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of (he Village of Middleville. George Strand Village Manager grste- apteeu Village of Middleville 06675149 THORNAPPLE II TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING I 2008 JULY 10, CALL TO ORDER - Special meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE Present: Boysen, Buckowing, Vlietstra, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: None. Others present: Middleton. OLD/NEW BUSINESS Agreed to sign and approve the three year Billing Service Agreement with AccuMed Billing, Inc. and the AccuMed Web.Com Subscription Agreement effective August 01, 2008 including set-up and licensing and equipment in the amount of $11,500 and an annual $38 •Il maintenance fee, which is waived the first year (all Ayes). Agreed to place into effect the proposed revision to the “Chief” job description in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Section 4, job descrip­ tions and with additional revisions to include allowing usage of Squad 55 to and from work and adding a clothing allowance to be determined determined on on motion motion by by Boysen Boysen and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approved the full time compensation package for Chief as read on motion by Harrison and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 8:25 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. 06675500 Wins tin an •*» > '13K-, wS. I;M % St ?£ Ci i. IVA I �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 13 Middleville Methodist hosting VBS on August Tuesdays IXS? b• *L t<SS S * I S’&& At Middleville United Methodist Church, Christian education directors Shannon Swanson and Kellie Bremer will host a “beach party" VBS every Tuesday in August from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids in kindergarten to fifth grade will have fun with games, snacks, stories and crafts as they kick off the beach party on Aug. 5. For the past couple months, VILLAGE OF IIIJB ILEVILLE IL * 1 I SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 8, 2008 I r I£ The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: •II PM by President Myers in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Oliver, Parker and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the June 24, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the June 24, 2008 •II meeting were present­ ed. Pullen made a motion to accept the minutes and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented > <; is ' j <J* the revised agenda. Parker made a motion to accept the revised ’Till 1 ****»« J R > ■ ’l K-FOtt UYjb 11 *1 I KWI.*. br ’■BlI! I JSC1 ■ ■ ifeBt------------ B e I jbiiwsx HI rr. to _ 1F 2K 0 F 4 I , |0I ■ * n ’ aS •« Hl I'U *; S /P & .«» B w .--rrf -all11 ■git* If 1 -i < W b lift c 4 $ •>*!>* fZ f1 f I I I I I J ! X-! agenda and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Parker made a motion to direct Fleis & Vandenbrink to go ahead with the Village Hall proj­ ect using a three week bid period and a November 1, 2008 con­ struction deadline. Voice Vote: Ayes: all. Nays: None. Absent: none. Motion Passed. 3. Oliver made a motion to pay Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc. $31,050.00 for a contract amendment to the Professional Services Fees to complete the Village Hall expansion project. Parker supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: six (Van Noord, Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker and Pullen) Nays: one (Corson). Absent: none. Motion Passed. 4. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the July 8, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 125,374.07. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Absent: none. Motion Passed. 5. Oliver made a motion to approve the proposal and fee of $2,300.00 for Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc. to prepare Department of a IMichigan Transportation TEA-21 Enhance­ ment Grant Application and authorize the Village President to sign the proposal. Corson sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Absent: none. Motion Passed. 6. Corson made a motion for Williams & Works Engineering, Inc. to go ahead with the bids for the access road and parking lot project in the Village owned for­ mer Rock Property. Parker sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Absent: none. Motion Passed. 7. At 8:40 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday •I.' through Friday. 06675652 • • the church has had a r,orei can fundraiser to support the rental of inflatable bouncers for the game that day. Bremer says, “Please come join us as we “surf through the scriptures" by calling 269795-9266 to register. The VBS collection this year will support a food pantry so bring either canned fruit or vegetables or a paper product to share. Write us a letter! Send your letters to: Editor c/o J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@ j-adgraphics.com *** Rotary works hard for community fun Members of the Middleville Rotary Club started the morning of Tuesday, July 22 early by working to complete the handicap accessible fishing pier just in front of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD JULY 14, 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Boysen and Pledge of Allegiance jrecited. _____ ROLL AND ATTEN­ ------ ----CALL DANCE - Members present: Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Schad. Absent: Kelley. Others present: Moffat, Middleton, 5 public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 09, 2008 were approved as printed on motion by Eavey and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Minutes of July 10, 2008 were approved as printed on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT - George French, representing French, representing the Heritage Day Heritage Day Committee trequesting support as in the past. Approved assuming the cost of nnine jne port-a-johns port-a-johns to to be be used used on on Heritage Day September 06, 2008 on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Ross DeMaagd report­ ed on the progress of the 911 Committee. Lesa VanderMeer, Mike Bremer, Ross DeMaagd and Jerry Sarver regarding can­ didacy for the August 2008 elec­ tion. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approved bills in the amount of $57,087.47 on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. Upcoming election should have new voting booths in use and pilot some new technology of QVF. Report on seminar attended regarding year end financial activities. TREASURER’S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. Summer tax bills have been mailed and collection has begun. August meeting will include an update on memorial contributions to TTES. CORRESPONDENCE - None. COUNTY REPORT - Report on file for review. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activities within the Township. Work on the sign ordinance continues with a public workshop planned for August and formal report to the Board in September. • EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ •I® ties within TTES. Approved expenditure not to exceed $800 for new washing machine for TTES on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Approved expenditure not to exceed $450 for cleaning supplies from Grainger on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Approved promotion of Chad Klutman to EMS Lieutenant effective July 14, 2008 on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Set a cap of $350 per calendar year ($25 per use) for groups using TTES AV equipment on motion by Buckowing and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent) Agreed that a group cannot used AV equipment more than 52 times per year on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). BUSINESS OLD/NEW Accepted petition from Spencer Drive and Rita Court homeown­ ers regarding road construction on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Denied motion to support the County putting a millage request for funding county roads on the November ballot on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (2 Ayes - Boysen, Schad, 4 Nays - Vlietstra, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison 1 Absent - Kelley). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. Agreed to reim­ burse $0.58.5 per mile from July 01-December 31, 2008 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Agreed to make adjustments to the FY0809 Budget as follows: increase Fund 206 expense by 0 $15,950, increase Fund 303 expense by $15,950, increase Fund 205 revenue by $9,000, increase Fund 206 revenue $15,950, increase Fund 303 rev­ enue by $15,950 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). Approved Patten Monument to clean and set up a broken tower stone at the cemetery at a cost not to exceed $120 on motion by Buckowing and second by Harrison (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT - Lesa VanderMeer on behalf of Duncan Lake Association, Mike Bremer regarding potential available property, Ross DeMaagd regard­ ing 911 Committee. POLL OF MEMBERS Reviewed/discussed individual concerns of members. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:35 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. 06675502 By Thursday Kaylee Bolschlager and Brad Butler and their dogs were already enjoying looking at the river from the pier. the first bridge on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Standing are Rotary mem­ bers Craig Stolsonburg, Vinal Tabor and Bob Williams. In front are Craog Spremsem amd Don Williamson. They took a break to join other mem­ bers at Carveth Village to host a lunch there and then went back to com­ plete their work. KA. Mueller Accounting | Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 06673450 ■ i 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 RE-ELECT AL M'CRUMB YANKEE SPRINGS • Served 8 years as SUPERVISOR Elected Supervisor • 8 years on Gun Lake Sewer Board • 25 years as State of Michigan Police Officer • Acquired low-inter­ est loan from FED HONESTY for YST Water INTEGRITY System VOTE • Promoted YST Park i Development 2008 5.- A Al McCrumb needs your vote to help him continue with sound and hon­ est government in Yankee Springs Township. His experience and record i in office merits your trust and your vote on August 5th! Dept, of Treasury rated Yankee Springs Township highest rating possible. § co —A Township of Yankee Springs SUPERVISOR PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT AL MCCRUMB, 10039 DEER SIGHT DR., MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 •II I - -d / I f» r This is the medical clinic in Haiti where Dr. Chris Noah spent his week in Haiti at the end of June. 4- The team of doctors, nurses and volunteers spent a week providing medical treat ment for children at an orphanage in Haiti. 06675571 DO’IT’ALL CONCRETE A $ I to' S' 4 “We do it all ~ Big or Small” I I ’* * - Visit to Haiti eye opening For all of your flatwork concrete L needs, give Do It All a call: • • • • DRIVEWAYS POLE BARN FLOORS GARAGE FLOORS SIDEWALKS Call Layn at: (269) 838-0794 SPECIAL FINANCING available with all projects! Physician Chris Noah told the members of Middleville Rotary Club about his experiences in Haiti. During his visit in June he worked at a med­ ical clinic at an orphanage. He talked about the diffi­ culties of the political and economic system in the country. The members of the Rotary Club made a donation for supplies. MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment Call. • .u ■ '4 V • kJ A All Makes and Models i ' • (269) 795-9596 C II VISA I I All Insurances Welcome I Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender & L 7? I 7-5 • •; i / ’ > O MastSGCard ALL IMPORTS WELCOME 1 '1 • • Glass Repair • I h»_ ■ — J 7/' • •UAA 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com —A I ■ I I b-i a [ fl Coleen and Dr. Dave Bremer (formerly of Middleville) werre part of the same med­ ical assistance trip to Haiti. Give a memorial that can go on forever Buying Scrap Gold for Cash co s in i SINCE 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. k____ JU IT Im 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 1 9 4 9 A seng A JUD! EWE E R S 891-5750 ■ In the Caledonia D&W Village Center M CT) A/ will . Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI. Broker & Owner....838-3305 BRIGHT _SKY Craig Stolsonburg, CRS. GRI, Assoc. Broker ...... 838-3349 Deb Erway...................... ...... 623-8357 MaryJ 7 Reurink................... ...... 795-2337 •REALTORS** I I BgALTo"‘ MLS www.BnghtSkyRealtors.com © touu H0U1W orro.tu.iTT 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (269) 795-3305 OPEN 9:00 - 5:30 MON. - FRI. 3 CD <D o fa MARK WHITNEY rlffS FOR BARRY COUNTY CLERK M Y C O M M I T M V N T • Accountability • Efficiency z • Professionalism « < - .J I O YOU: p J rn Please vote in the August Sth Primarv Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mark Whitney • 25180 M-78. Bellevue. MI 49021 �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 15 TRUS TEE, continued from page 2 ■ *1 - —* >W I I ■ ■W f - -- I j 4 Paul Brouwers and Steve Elies helped provide the sizzle as they grilled the hot-dogs and burgers for resi­ dents of Carveth Village and Rotary Club members on Tuesday, July 22. The rest of the menu included potato salad,, baked beans, spinach, scalloped corn, mixed fruit cup and either a hot fudge sundae or pistachio fluff for dessert. -• f —- — qa 1 st* * 1 I * -Vi iter * - v • tn ^^1 • ihlIW ’ll 1 I XI z J 9 - —-er — ■ Wit .—it J I AV 11 •• • r i fI Following lunch accordian music was performed by Carol Folkert. I1 J! •s d / A1 1 1 Driver Education I 11 I Ml I I Burcham Enterprises I Segment I class July 28th I in Hastings LU I I Call Toll Free • 1-877-409.7492 n I or visit our website II www.burchamenterprises.com I 0667567U s. r $ A I fA z A 1 I / F Join us for Vacation Bible School! XL A _______ _ || FWENDSHiR 11 TREm * ■ - On our Friendship Trek, we will have fun with: • Backpack Snacks • Wilderness Crafts • Survivor Games • Campfire Bible Stories • Buddy’s Bible Challenge r' • Trailhead Openings • Summit Closings & ;■ LEIGHTON CHURCH IJ . VBS July 27 - 31 6:00 - 8:15pm Preschoolers - 5th Grade Join Us! Bring Your Friends! 4180 - 2nd St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8028_ LEIGHTON CHURCH 142nd Ave. — - V— co r— I I GO = c o 3 E o c o e 09 B H1SIAV&1------ra Q. Green Lk Rd :>• 03 £ & i o I would like to continue in my position as a trustee, since it is important to me to uphold our community mas­ ter plan that was recently approved. No matter how glossy development looks, it is vital that current zoning laws are complied with, and attempts to amend our newly adapted Master Plan are discouraged. I would also like to continue my work on the Roads Committee, and would like to see a maintenance pro­ gram developed for all our gravel roads. What have eryou learned in the course of your first term as trustee? I have learned in my first term as trustee that 1 am entrusted by tax payers of Caledonia Township with the careful use of the funds managed by the township. I have learned the importance of following the master plan as a guide to development densities and the appropriate placement of all develop­ ments. In these difficult economic times, it is crucial to control development in order that sprawl is avoided throughout the township. Agriculture in our township is vital to protect. Our farmland makes our township unique. It must be protected, since once our farmland is paved over, it is lost forever. What is your view of the role of government in Caledonia township? I believe the primary role of the township government is to increase the quality of life for the residents of the township, through the pru­ dent use of limited funds utilized for the residents' health, safety and welfare. What do Oryou see as the major issues for your office in the next four years? Protecting the master plan. increasing third-shift police protection, maintenance of roads, preservation of agri­ culture, construction of a library, park development and creating additional employment for our commu­ nity. Law enforcement I have served on the public safety advisory committee for the past three years. The committee has studied the third-shift police service over the past few years. Kent County has not added road patrols since 1977. This has left the burden on the town­ ship to support an added shift. I think it is very impor­ tant to protect our communi­ ty with around-the-clock protection. Should the township board explore adding recycling services to the services pro­ vided by the township? I would be in favor of either central pickup or curb­ side pickup. Before the pro­ gram is initiated, it must be assured that the waste is recy­ cled and not just collected and placed in land fills at an added cost to taxpayers. Should a proposal to amend the master plan reach the board, would you support it? Would you support extending public utilities to residential high-density areas? No I wouldn't. No utilities should be built where the master plan, water and sewer district, and roads sup­ port increased densities. Roads and parks The township has some money set aside for both pro­ grams. The township needs to prioritize and begin to implement both programs, including a re-graveling pro­ gram for gravel roads (some of which have not been done for more than 15 years). For parks, the township needs to continue to work with Kent County also pursue grants, and if this fails the township will need to look at the possi­ bility of a dedicated park »!• millage proposal. Greg Zoller is a candidate for one of the two trustee seats left open by the retire­ ment of Larry Stauffer and Walter Bujak's decision to enter the Republican primary for the post of township supervisor. Zoller ran this spring for a board of education seat. His ning for the district. As a realtor, he has a pro­ fessional interest in the local land-use planning process. Zoller did not respond to the questionnaire. previous experience in local government has been service on the growth committee, which was established by the Community Caledonia Schools District Board of Education to do some plan­ 06675715 F irs t [Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT To all the citizens of Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships: As 1 seek the office of County Drain Commissioner, I ask for your support. Over the last year and a half, with the help of the community, my fellow commis­ sioners and 1 have accomplished so much. We need to continue to work for Barry County, from supporting our Sheriff's Department to meeting the needs of our senior citizens, and everything in between. That's why I am supporting Craig Stolsonburg for County Commission for District 6. He has my vote. - k 1. rd iwi Sincerely, IT If I £t in bco CD o Mark Englerth II 4fr Paid for by committee to elect Mark W. Englerth, P.O. Box 219, Hastings, Ml 49058 Have you seen the new price of Fuel? Natural gas - Liquid propane - Fuel Oil All are at all time highs!! IO TWT X we have the answer to High Fuel Cost!!! A Trane Hybrid Heating / cooling System will lower heating / cooling cost by up to 40% Call us to arrange a FREE In-home survey. Frontier Heating & Cooling 9790 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia 06675791 891-8900 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 in BOARD, continued from page 1 farm would require amend­ ing the recently adopted master plan, increasing the amount of land devoted to high-density residential (HDR) housing, and the extension of water and sewer utilities to the property. The board is on record as oppos­ ing the extension of HDR and the extension of existing public utilities. Should the proposal to amend the mas­ ter plan to extend the HDR area reach the board, would you support it? Would you support extending public utilities to the area? • Township residents have expressed concerns about the condition of roads and the lack of development of local parks. How would you improve both situations? Walter Bujak is challeng­ ing the incumbent for the post of township supervisor. He has served two terms as a trustee and also as the board's liaison to the plan­ ning commission. He has consistently supported a slow-growth approach and recently joined other mem­ bers of the commission in a unanimous decision to refuse to amend the master plan to facilitate a development pro­ posal for the Med-O-Bloom farm property. He is a senior data systems specialist with General Electric, formerly Smith Aerospace, in Grand Rapids. Reason for running I am running for the post of supervisor because I love Caledonia and want to con­ tinue to work toward pre­ serving the rural character of our community. I want to give the citizens of Caledonia a credible alterna­ tive choice for the position of township supervisor, and believe I have the experi­ ence, passion and creative energy that will fulfill the role of leadership for our great community. I will uti­ lize my positive attitude and my eight years of local gov­ ernment experience to encourage new ideas and establish a consensus-building style of management for the township government. My goal is to bring dynamic leadership to the township supervisor position and build on the reputation of trust and respect I have earned over the past eight years of public service to the Caledonia community. Role of government The role of the govern­ ment is to protect the rights of individuals. Our local township government does this by providing a serviceoriented organization that makes public policy and decisions and provides serv­ ices that will ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. The local gov­ ernment should also promote and protect the values that make Caledonia a great place to live, those values being: • Preservation of the rural character of the township through initiatives such as farmland preservation and strict adherence to the town­ ship master plan. • Good stewardship of the land through proper manage­ ment of approved developments and proposed future developments. • Protection of our natural assets, especially the Thomapple River. • Improved quality of life through infrastructure main­ tenance and improvement of roads and the existing water and sewer infrastructure. Township structure Our township has utilized the township manager/planner form of government since 1996, and we have operated successfully under this form of management. The township manager/planner is a good working model of local government and has proven to be efficient and cost-effective. I believe that having a township manager that works for, and carries out, the collective directives of the board of trustees is preferable to having a deputy supervisor who works solely for the supervisor. I would leave our existing successful and functioning form of government as it is currently designed. Law enforcement As the township grows, we will need to study the need to provide 24/7 police protection and the cost associated with such improve­ ments. Funding for a third shift police patrol will need to come from the dedicated fire and safety millage with­ out impacting planned fire department growth. I believe a study of the cost for third shift policy protection should be under­ taken to determine current budget constraints. I would also be in favor of partnering with neighboring communi­ ties to share in the cost of third-shift police protection. Recycling Recycling programs have been requested by many citi­ zens and make sense, given the ever-rising cost of oil and non-renewable resources required to make products that can be recycled. We can and must be good stewards of the land and make common­ sense decisions to adopt pro­ grams such as recycling to preserve and conserve for the future. The decisions we •H make today will affect those who follow us, long into the future. Growth I would not, and have not supported any proposed Med-O-Bloom farm devel­ opment plans that are not consistent with the township’s future land-use master plan. I voted against this development which was a plan that was not consistent with the township master plan. I do not support extending public utilities to this area of the township since this would cause urban sprawl and demand for increased densities on agriculturally zoned land to the west. This would not be con­ sistent with our master plan nor would it be consistent with the master plans of our neighboring townships, Roads and parks Caledonia Township is a community of commuters. We depend on our roads to enable us to safely travel from point to point. The quality of our roads directly affects the quality of our lives and can impede or enable us to freely access local amenities, explore the wide open spaces and assure the safe passage of our children to and from our schools, We can and must increase our road improvement and maintenance budget to assure our ability to travel comfortably and safely on our roads. Parks and recreation are high on the list of the quality of life amenities sought after by the citizens of Caledonia. I will work to address these desired improvements by planning for design, funding, and collaborative efforts with Kent County Parks to make these improvements happen. To do this, I will take the following actions: • Reinstate the parks and recreation committee which was disbanded in 2000. • • Work to finally complete the Rails to Trails paving project. • Design and build walk­ ing trails in Lepard Park (76th Street and M-37). • Work with Kent County to create access to the Thomapple Bend property, • Work with Kent County to create access to the Coldwater/Thomapple prop­ erty. • Work with Kent County to improve playground equipment at Rhues Park in Alaska. • Establish a sub-commit­ tee to plan walking trails along the Thomapple River. Bryan Harrison is the incumbent Caledonia Township Supervisor. He is running for a third term as supervisor. He is being chal­ lenged by Walter Bujak and Robb Munger. Harrison has a broad back­ ground in state and local government; his state gov­ ernment service included work in the Gov. John Engler administration and then-Lt. Gov. Richard Posthumus. Currently he is a govern­ ment relations specialist (lobbyist) for the Alticor Corporation. Reason for running I love Caledonia. I was born and raised here and made a deliberate decision to raise my family in this com­ munity. I believe in smaller, smarter government while protecting and improving our quality of life. During my service on the board, Caledonia has low­ ered our general tax rate by 20 percent. During that same time, CNN/Money Magazine named Caledonia as one of the top 100 places to live in America. Think about that, we are lowering taxes and receiving national recogni­ tion for our quality of life. I would like to continue my work as a fiscally conser­ vative leader of a community many see as a model of good government and a great place to live. Role of government The role of all government is to protect and serve its cit­ izens. When our leaders remember this, we have bet­ ter government. The two most important functions of township government are land-use planning and public safety. We must continue to focus on growth and its impacts. Other communities have allowed over-development to erode their quality of life, crowd their schools and clog their streets with traffic. Both of my opponents pro­ posed expanding high-densi­ ty zoning during the last review of our master land­ use plan. I opposed these expansions and the highdensity sprawl was rejected by the board. Second, we must maintain high-quality police and fire protection. I am member of the public safety advisory committee and have served as its chairman. We have added full-time firefighters and a paramedic, enhanced ambulance coverage and provided state-of-the-art training and equipment to our crews. Township structure I am open to- change if supported by the board and community. Too often, gov­ ernment becomes focused on sustaining itself or protecting power structures and bureau­ cracies rather than doing what is best for citizens. It is healthy to continually look at the way an organization is structured and ask if there is a better, cheaper, faster way to provide the same service. Business does it all the time — government needs to get better at it. Law enforcement It is important to first understand our current cov­ erage model. During the 16hour period of 8 a.m. to mid­ night, we have a dedicated patrol car in Caledonia. From midnight to 8 a.m., we are covered by a car we share with neighboring communi­ ties. So we always have cov­ erage. The public safety advisory committee, of which I am a member, has reviewed response time, call volume and costs and decided that, at this time, expanded service is not warranted. Even with the different coverage models, response time is liter­ ally about the same during the night shift as during the peak times when we have a dedi­ cated car. Recycling Private haulers already offer curbside pickup at a reasonable cost and there is a county drop-off site in Kentwood available at no charge. I am open to provid­ ing a Caledonia-based drop­ off location to be serviced by private haulers or the county to make recycling even more convenient. I am a supporter of recycling, but I wouldn’t want to duplicate what is already available. Growth The Planning Commission has already rejected the request to amend the master plan, and the owner has now indicated he wants to devel­ op the property under the current master plan and zon­ ing. If that progresses, we will require a traffic impact study to determine what impact their ultimate propos­ al will have on the area. Under any circumstance, I will encourage the owner to cluster the housing rather than spreading rooftops over the entire property. This will allow the preservation of open space and the potential creation of some public use and benefit. This was used very impressively to create the 55-acre Lepard Woods Preserve near Broadmoor and 76th Street. Roads and parks Both roads and parks are primarily under the jurisdic­ tion of Kent County, not Caledonia Township, so to some extent, we are at their mercy. That said, we have made great progress in both these areas. When I started as supervisor, Caledonia did­ n’t have a dedicated fund for either roads or parks, so ade­ quate funding was never able to accumulate. The township now allocates and invests money each year, and as the funds grow, we are able to leverage state and county funding to do more work. We have also budgeted money for park development such as the paving of the rail trail and improvements at Lepard Park and are patient­ ly waiting for the county to move ahead on these proj­ ects. Finally, I have good working relationships with our state and county officials which have resulted in secur­ ing grants, matching funds and other dollars for our community. Robb Munger is challeng­ ing the incumbent for the post of township supervisor. • Previously, he ran unsuc­ cessfully for a trustee seat in 2004. He has taken an active interest in the master plan­ ning process and was instru­ mental in the formation of the Caledonia Business Association, a group com­ posed principally of develop­ ers. He operates a local devel­ opment company, DuRay Development. Before becoming a developer, he was an officer in the United States Army. Reason for running I'm tired of things not get­ ting done in Caledonia Township. They are slow to take action and have an anti­ business attitude. We have had the 200-plus acres on Alaska Avenue for over five years and they have done nothing to make it into soccer fields or at the very least a running track around the out­ side perimeter. See BOARD, page 18 Two competing for Little Miss Orangeville title So far, two young women have decided to compete for the title of Little Miss Orangeville. "It’s still not too late for any girls between the age of 7 and 11 that are interested to partic­ ipate," says Karen Hayward. For more information contact Hayward at 269-623-3880. Little Miss Orangeville is a fundraiser for Orangeville Township with funds going to improvement and the pur­ Maecy LaFountaine is 11 chase of new playground years old and is the daughter equipment. The contestant of David and Sandy who raises the most money LaFountaine. will be crowned Little Miss • She will be entering the Orangeville. All girls residing sixth grade at Martin Middle in Orangeville Township School. She plans to raise between the age of 7 and 11 money by having a car wash, are invited to participate in the a garage sale (across from contest and hold the title of Harding’s, formally Big Top Little Miss Orangeville 2008, Market in Plainwell), a fami­ including last year’s contest­ ly cookout and a Beanie ants. Baby give ayvay for a dona- tion. She also has canisters throughout the community at Movies in Motion Gun Lake, Gun River Inn, The Gun Lake Grind and Ritchie’s Beauty Shop. Taylor Curry is 11 years old and is the daughter of Jeff and Shelly Curry. She, too, will be entering the sixth grade at Martin Middle School. She will be raising money by selling her home­ made crafts at the Richland Farmers Market and the Otsego Farmers Market. Taylor also has canisters throughout the community at Family Dollar of Gun Lake, The Store at the South Shore on Gun Lake, Carmen Pharmacy in Martin and The Red Bam in Martin. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Orangeville Township Hall. The winner of this year’s fundraiser will receive $200 in cash and prizes, a crown and sash. Each con­ testant will receive $50 in cash and prizes and will also ride in the Orangeville Day parade Aug. 16. Little Miss Orangeville and the contestants will also receive flowers from Water's Edge Floral and Gifts. TA <«■ fa MP . . to ■> 0 $ & I.. I I I * I 1 hai Ci Si M se �1 \ \ V b’.% The Sun and News. Middleville, July 26, 2008/ Page 17 \ X I ’b Team of 10U All-Stars from Caledonia place 3rd in district The Caledonia 10U girl’s softball all-star team was put together one week after the Caledonia Baseball Softball League (CBSL) completed playWith basically one week to practice as a new team, a long holiday weekend and games starting, they had no idea how far they would go in the District 9 Tournament. The team was comprised of Amber Anderson, Ashley Cross, McKenna Dixon, Annika Hoekstra, Hannah Horvath, Lexi Lieski, Ashley Miller, Sadie Milnes, Abbey Polmanteer, Ellie Poll, ■ N sSX'!' Lauren VanderWall, and Lexi Wolfe. They are coached by Tami Marlow and Gene Cross. Pool play in the District 9 Tournament started with 13 teams during the week of July 7. The Caledonia team split its contests in pool play with two wins against Pinery Park (9-8) and Georgetown (6-2) and two loses to Northern (6-10) and Western (4-15). The Caledonia team went into tournament play, which is a double elimination process, and lost its first game to Hudsonville (4-6). After that loss, the Caledonia girls put together a run, beat­ ing Lowell (9-2), Grandville (8-4) and Hudsonville (7-5). On Saturday, July 19, the Caledonia girls lost a tough game to Rockford (5-12). The team ended this year’s District 9 Tournament in third place with a record of 5-4. This team will conclude its season as it travels to Lowell to play in the 2nd Annual Maggie Hilbrands Memorial Tournament this weekend. Practices for high school sports begin on Aug. 7 for girls golf and Aug. 11 for all at other fall sports Thornapple Kellogg. All student athletes need to have turned in forms for completed physicals by the start of practice. Forms can be turned in at the first prac- Ni •O IS tice, but the athletic depart­ ment would prefer receiving them earlier. Forms may be dropped off at the TK athletic office, now located in the lobby at the new gym entrance, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call — - -- 1 - A Student athletes need physicals ‘•c n *W the athletic office at 269795-5432. for Practices middle school athletes will begin after the start of the school year, but they also will need to Ihave physicals before practices begin. < / ~~ * igg* tin. ■fl * jr n •* 1 - c V* « - - - aL r 4t Lr • ** ' Z -1 ___________ The Caledonia 10U All-Star softball team of (front from left) McKenna Dixon, Abbey Polmanteer, Ashley Miller, Hannah Horvath, Ashley Cross, Ellie Poll, (back) coach Gene Cross, Lexi Lieski, Lauren VanderWall, Lexi Wolfe, Annika Hoekstra, Amber Anderson, Sadie Milnes, and coach Tami Marlow finished third in the District 9 Tournament during the month of July. Caledonia Chaos travel team makes room for more players Caledonia Chaos girl’s 12U softball program had a fun year traveling to Illinois, Indiana, Portage, Michigan, and Eaton Rapids, Michigan. This year’s goal was to tit «»23J t M M.t |Mtai ftl »• WtJKZII2 (h m Illite j-"® if t'J Members of this summer’s Caledonia Chaos 12U softball team were (front from left) Maddie Poll, Ashley Cross, Hannah Horvath, Ellie Poll, Ashley Miller, McKenzie Miller, (back) coach Tami Marlow, Morgan Swift, Rachel Willoughby, Lola Schaftsma, Carley Hoekstra, coach Gene Cross, and coach Kent Poll. i (S'**1- I I hair & tanning . i J I SPECIALS .$15 WOMENS CUTS .$10 MENS CUTS • $8 KIDS CUTS (10 & under) • ALL HAIR PRODUCTS $10 AUG. 1 & 2 *53 tanning New Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:30-8:00; Fri. 9:30-6:30; Sot. 10-5 GIVE-AWAYS & REFRESHMENTS! 8 -J <_n 8 4624 N. 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Ml 49333 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ "3 Re-Elect Our Sheriff - DAR LEAF | The People’s Choice Endorsed by set for Aug. 15 The fourth annual James Ellis Scholarship benefiting seniors of the Caledonia FFA will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at Broadmoor Country Club. A shotgun start will begin at 11:30 a.m. with registra­ tion starting at 10:30 a.m. Horvath Design, Insurance Data Services, Inc., My Personal Credit Union and Victory Sports sponsored the team this season. Tami Marlow at (616) 8260125. Burgess Technical Systems, Inc., Caledonia Hair Company, First Horizon Home Loans, Eric Hannapel DDS, MS, PC, Ellis FFA golf outing Formerly known as Desert Sun Hair & Tanning I Sli have fun and learn the game. The team consisted of a wide age range of girls, from nine-years-old to 12-yearsold. Team members included Ashley Cross (10), Carley Hannah Hoekstra (12), Horvath (10), Ashley Miller (10), McKenzie Miller (12), Ellie Poll (9), Maddie Poll (12), Lola Schaftsma (12), Morgan Swift (12) and Rachel Willoughby (12). Girl's ages 8-14 who are interested are encouraged to come try out for the Caledonia Chaos travel softball team. Try-outs will take place Thursday, July 31, at the Kraft Meadows softball field (KM1) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Caledonia Chaos is trying to field teams in three age groups, 10U, 12U, and 14U. More information regard­ ing tournaments, etc. will be discussed at try-outs. Those with questions may contact Right to Life of Michigan * And by the following. • • • Dependable. damage-free towing! 06674758 i I 1ft % • Lockouts • Tire Service I • Accident I Recovery I I I a ri J '7 J ios.’Or t TL” i". •=. Sherin " Zx ' - i — > • Long-Haul m j I I & Off-Road 945-0191 DOBBIN'SJEFF DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. I Walk-ons welcome at AYSO soccer camp Owner, Jeff Dobbin. ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience Middleville AYSO soccer camp starts Monday, July 28, and runs through Friday, Aug. 1. Local AYSO camp coordinator Beth Smith says last minute registration is open and players can join the camp as late as Monday. The cost is $99 and includes a ball and T-shirt. Campers can choose morning session, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, or evening camp which runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program is for kids ages 5 to 16. No experience is necessary. More information can be found at www.aysosoccercamps.org or by calling Smith at 269-795-2524. 1A , _e - 9 ? I 2 ~W Paid for by the People to Re-elect Our Sheriff Dar Leaf. 224 Fuller St., Nashville, Ml 49073 06675494aJ CJ �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008 •• BOARD, continued from page 16 Most residents don’t know that it’s the east side of M-37 that the township is responsi ­ •It ble for zoning and planning, and the township had noth­ ing to do with the improve­ ments on the D&W side of the road. Both candidates have been in office for almost eight years and are nice guys, but poor leaders when it comes to help­ ing the residents with a com­ prehensive plan for sustain­ ability of quality of life. They have relied on the village to • LI the majority of the plan­ do ning and growth in the area. My objective to is improve the quality of life of our residents and am putting my money where my mouth is. Of the nearly $30,000 yearly salary that is paid to the supervisor, I'm donating half of it back each year to the students of Caledonia. (See my Web site www.robbmunger. com) Also, I will have a office at Sheriff deputies were dis­ officer ran a Law the township office unlike Information our current supervisor and patched to Yankee Springs Enforcement Township July 7 when it was Network check on the driver, not treating it as a part-time reported that two vehicles Daniel Steven Jeffers, 19, of position. I will run only for were driving erratically in Caledonia, and Jeffers was one term of office, and I will the area and that the driver of arrested for driving while his not be conducting any busione of the vehicles had license was suspended. ness in Caledonia at the gov­ •ft thrown a firecracker out of Jeffers was lodged in the ernment level to avoid conhis window in the direction Barry County Jail without flicts of interest. of a building. incident. poie of government Initiating a traffic stop, the My view of local govern­ ment is to complete the nec­ essary functions in a costGreat Rates & Local Servicing effective manner with the objective to improve the OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES process each year. Second, is No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. to provide action to utilizing Low cost, competitive rate programs available. the items we have paid for, Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4535 such as sewer and water that or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at is installed and park land that www.unitedbankofmichigan.com is not being utilized. Third, UNITED BANK make it easy for residents MORTGAGE CORPORATION and businesses to be served Good things happen when people get United. when they need attention, and fourth is protect property ■ rights of owners. I Township structure I I have been an Army offiI cer and business leader, and I the first thing I learned was I to review the current team I IA have to work with once I'm . , cI in the new position. The current manager/planKEEP YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER vol ner position is flawed KJ- because the job description Vi* _ __ • _ •_ ii__ r_ _ 4__ • !• II was originally for two individuals and not one like the current supervisor and Wally Bujak have supported while I Ki township Caledonia man arrested for driving on suspended license 30 years experience in the construction and excavating business. I I ! ♦ x 'S Mark Englerth, working hard for you! ♦ V I • k I ■ “1 I jl U CDTU I’: I I1* 1 r 1 a i * I / ■ J ■ For Drain Commissioner 1 21ril M4;' 06675775 Paid for by Committee to elect Mark Englerth, P.O. Box 219, Hastings, Ml 49058 MMM MM MMM Visit us on the web at... www.markenglerth.com E-Mail: markenglerth@att&t.net or (269) 838-1289 o positions. Just because they doubled his pay for a total combined income of over $80,000 per year does not mean he can do twice the work. This is common sense and cheats the many business owners and residents from getting the focused attention ®r sjs 1 / .• ■■■■ — MVMVM* 3RF 4 ***** ■ »- rt i ■im it ■ < W—- r --- -- it 1 w • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 "We meet by accident" Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Ip Business Services s A W *4 that is needed in a growing community. Institute required training for everyone involved with government by certified pro­ fessionals and strengthen the team. Law enforcement I agree we need to have the necessary protection for our residents with the expansion of the M-6 corridor and a poor economy, we will be facing new challenges. Recycling Yes, the roll-off Dumpster is a very easy and fast reso­ lution and should have hap­ pened years ago, once again, no action by our leadership of Caledonia. Curbside is not financially feasible because it would not work financially to travel around to each resi­ dence and would create more ozone gas. It's better for res­ idents to recycle at conven­ ient locations on their normal travel routes than causing extra trips. Growth Without responsible growth we will not improve the community that we have. Please remember a large majority of the residents have lived here less than 20 years and a they are a large part to the success of Caledonia. Growth is going to happen, so I think it comes down to responsible growth and property rights of the Med-O-Bloom farm. I oppose high-density residen­ tial (HDR) in this area because we do not currently have the infrastructure to support it, however Med-OBloom was asking for R-2 • i • i • zoning which is mediumdensity zoning, not HDR with the potential of sport fields and a YMCA, which I agree the current infrastructure still would not support, We do need sport fields and I think a new YMCA with a swimming pool would be wonderful. Could the township and county request the developer to do the nec­ essary items to improve the infrastructure at the property owners' expense without cost to our residents? Yes. Under current zoning, Med-O-Bloom could put a new house every 200 feet along Kraft and 100th Street and create a mess for traffic and eliminate the view of farmland. It would be smarter to work with proper­ ty owners and insure green space with road safety in mind. Med-O-Bloom was pres­ ent during the master plan­ ning sessions, along with several professionals that are certified to address these issues such the United Growth for Kent County, Rick Harrison and Assoc., a green development promoter who has designed develop­ ments all over the world, and Andy Bowman of the Grand Valley Metro Council. All of the advisors who donated their time advised dealing with all the land-use situa­ tions when creating the mas­ ter plan. I was present when the A+ CARPENTRY AND Re­ modeling. (616)551-1133 planning board said they would deal with Med-OBloom after the master plan was complete and would take special consideration for this site against the specialist rec­ ommendations. Med-OBloom complied and then was told they where going against the master plan at their last planning meeting. Most farm­ ers take people at their word. Roads and parks Both of my candidates had the chance to push to get M37 four lanes down to 84th Street, which they decided against because it would cause growth. Now we are stuck with a mess and acci­ dents at 76th Street. Smart growth is better than no growth and ending up taking what you get. So the first thing would be to get with the state and county to get this fixed and insure safety. The priority from the town­ ship level will insure forward movement to get road repairs completed and address safety concerns. the On Caledonia Township Web site, our government does not even address parks because the township only has vacant land. In fact the land on Alaska Avenue along the Thomapple River has a “No Trespassing" sign on it. And this land is not taxed, so we as citizens are paying for the pro­ rated amount from our proper­ ty taxes without being able to use it. We need ball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas and jog­ ging paths on this property and take some of the respon­ sibility off the schools’ stressed situation. With say­ ing no to Med-O-Bloom farms and then not providing fields where we already have land’ is plain lazy and a donothing mentality. We should pave the trail areas that we already have and create con­ necting paths to be more envi­ ronmentally friendly and make Caledonia an easier place to live. The residents deserve a lot more than excuses and what we are getting for our hard-earned tax dollars. BECOME ANOTHER SAT­ ISFIED SKYLINE GUTTER SYSTEMS, LLC customer! We offer over 40 colors of seamless aluminum, several cover options, cleaning and repair. Quick FREE ESTI­ MATES and Professional In­ stallation. Call today for your free estimate, (269)795GUTR (4887). v, BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. 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L } CM Xb UlD ^8 llto 1 ’MJ :t;l t 1 Vote August 5th •''i’x tl5 kl I V r •MM* Lesa VanderMeer k Sa 1_ Mil for Thornapple Township Clerk IV — ■ ■ .J lrvandermeer@charter.net www.ElectLesaVandermeer.com Paid for the Committee to Elect Lesa VanderMeer to Thomapple Township Clerk, 06674667 jl 7477 Noffke Dr - Caledonia, Ml 49316 1 I 1 i, H II I * �The Sun and News, Middleville, July 26, 2008/ •It Page 19 Jobs Wanted GENERAL LABOR: LOOK­ ING for odd jobs. 18 years old with reliable transporta­ tion. Can do yard work, light construction, chores etc. Call (269)945-9269 for James. Help Wanted MAINTENANCE: SENIOR COMMUNITY seeking part time person for 16-20 hours per week. Apply in person at 690 W. Main St., Middleville, MI. No phone calls please. Real Estate LAKEFRONT HOME ON all sport lake, Caledonia,. ex­ tensively remodeled, 4 bed­ 4 baths, 2 decks, room, $395,000, 616-891-1840. lakeliving@charter.net ** s S' is: OPEN SUNDAY 7/27: 5 bedroom ranch, 3 acres, pole barn, very private, beautiful sun room w/wraparound decking. Walkout lower lev­ el, fireplace, central air. $229,000. Open Sun., Sun. 1-4 (7882 McCords, Whitneyville Rd., E. to McCords, be­ tween 84th & 76th St.). Call Christina Burke 616-2zv7711 Platinum Realty 616301-2551. II te*’’ * Pets 7 FOR SALE 4 fawn colored Netherlands Dwarf bunnies, very $10/each, cute, (616)868-0267. FREE ADORABLE KITTENSalso moma cat to good home, excellent hunters. (269)795-2078 ’ll* s*O3(5, % VERY TINY 9/WEEKS old female blue, Chihuahua puppy, (616)693-2806, (269)838-2398. BT EM wtom'— IV VUUI^I .•jrw; Illi t-ir BSBira mill AIM’- 9 i ; ***** giifc i*’ “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 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 ;1 II1 > I Community Notices 1996 LUND REBEL 16', 25 horse Evinrude Shorelander roller trailer. Live well, rod storage, locking storage compartment, 4,000 watt Garmin 240 fish finder, 3 seats, MinnKota 765 MXT bow mount power drive trolling motor with bracket and 2 year old battery. An­ chormate with anchor, spare tire carrier with spare, new tires on trailer 2 years ago, cover. Used 3 weeks last 7 years. Always stored inside, some scratches; excellent fishing boat, big lake or small, $5,200 will consider all offers. (269)948-7921 CRAFTERS & SELF-CON­ TAINED food vendors wanted for August 23rd Ca­ ledonia UMC Arts and Crafts Fair. Spaces are $20 each. Call (616)891-7525 or email to jvandenbeldt@bcmanor.com for reservations. Deadline is August 8th. 2003 HARLEY V-ROD: NEW CUSTOM PAINT, RIMS, PIPES, BRAKES. LOWERED 1", LOTS OF CHROME. THIS IS AN EYE CATCHING BIKE! MUST SEE!!!! $11,700. (616)893-6681 MIDDLEVILLE MASONIC LODGE #231 meets third Wednesday each month. Meal ^served 6:00pm;^ meeting, 7:30pm. ZION R.A.M. meeting first Monday^ach month. Meal served 6:00pm, meeting 7:30pm. Sale _______Garage __________________ 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday July 31st, & Friday August 1st 9am-5pm. Clothjng (teen thru adult), shoes,I backpacks, toys, small appli­ ances, home decorations, bedding, Princes: House Crystal, craft supplies (silk flowers, candles & more) book shelves, lamps & much more. 6670 Noffke Dr., Cale­ donia For Sale zllliS MAKI rY V-KIJIJ* NEW CUSTOM PAINT, RIMS, PIPES, BRAKES. LOWERED 1", LOTS OF CHROME. THIS IS AN EYE CATCHING BIKE! MUST SEE!!!! $11,700. (616)893-6681 FOR SALE: STIHL 14" Con­ crete Saw with Diamond blade, used very little, $550 obo. No reasonable offers re­ fused. (517)204-2908 FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 EMPTIED WE'VE THE warehouse into the store. More items all up to 1/2 off! Freeport Elevator Elevator's 7 s final closeout is happening now! Insecticides, horse & cattle supplies, fence, pet supplies, bird feeders, guns, ammo, seeds, automotive, 2hand ___ tools, nails, twine, fertilizer, feed blocks... (616)765-8421. Estate Sale ESTATE CALEDONIA SALE: 2550 84th Street, July DO YOU WANT QUALITY 29th, 9am-5pm, July 30th, PRINTING at affordable 9am-2pm. Jewel Tea Au­ prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at tumn Leaf glassware, gener(269)945-9554. al kitchen & household, fur­ niture, coins, pocket knives, collectibles, sewing items & PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: fabric, sewing machine, All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Steelcase cabinets, Christmas and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which & much more! collectively make it illegal to advertise parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of * ss II ® Recreation Child Care dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the •It Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. •H 1 1 06663951 ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ Antiques, tage House (269)795-8717 CURRENTLY I HAVE 2 full time & or part-time open­ ings. I have a comfortable, caring home. I offer a safe environment full of educa­ tional & fun activities both inside & out. My house contains numerous toys with a large fenced in backyard play area. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I live in the Caledonia school district with a bus picking/drop­ ping off in front of my home. Excellent references. I can be reached at (616)891-9758 ask for Diane. License #DF410279724 DAYCARE OPENINGS for full/part-time, Caledonia Schools. For more informa­ tion call Denise (616)8918936. LC# DF21022736. KIDS FIRST LEARNING PLACE is welcoming chil­ dren 0-12 years to our great program. Full and part time Call _ i available. openings (269)795-9055 or check us out at www.kidsfirstlearingplace.com License #DC080096733 %/ M II V I* I 111 BOYS CLOTHES 18MO.6T, infant girls clothes, much books, & movies more. July 31st.-Aug. 1st., 9am-5pm, 4578 100th St. Ca­ ledonia. GARAGE SALE: 10374 Mul­ berry Drive, Middleville, Aug. 1&2, 8am-5pm. Fumihire, toys, household, books, boys to 5T, men's suits, women's plus 20-28, 1988 truck. (Off Finkbienner & Bender). I*I a4W aI X V1 —Z XV II* I - 1 Cx ■* •• L-0 2002 Chev. 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O'to'to^ . •f ■'■:';,W ; • to o'O ■ !. ,, to JAA'--. st to-Zto- • ■ ’Oto/” ; O’ ’ ‘ ’ ’ w, •Y"Y; &v' - .VVjWF ,W'& w • £ :;-:v -M • - ' '..•. ?'/•VP . s&ft^ 5- w >0 ••■•■■// ' w -■O :x-to toto ■■/to .• s.. . n w ; .;<>■: 7 <da' �mstwgs ic library 227 EASTS Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 and News S'N A a ■u < i ’^’•7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 31/August 2, 2008 .oW 137th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Gov. Granholm visits Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gov. Jennifer Granholm Middleville visited Rotary Club at its meeting at Wednesday MiddleVilla Inn. Rotary club member Bob Evans had sent her the Democratic governor an invitation to visit Middleville last year. Club president Dan Parker praised Evans for his initiative and the governor for coming to see “what is great about Middleville and its people." About the governor's visit, Evans said, “It was remarkable. She was so gracious.” He said he was sur­ prised with the way her staff worked closely with the club to make the visit possible. He also was impressed with how she included local situations, such as the uncer­ tainty and possible sale of the Metaldyne plant in Middleville, in her talk. •V ►D (he ireiv fiioH boW )biM the tfivH tisG livni las! dlini ) idl IfiOlg X] zli IA Jiziv D1TI91 iuoio □znq hov/ m ol >H dliv/ Bum lni£J ibi h< sees the energy sector as a source for more than 400.000 new jobs in the state. Michigan has that manu­ facturing infrastructure and capacity available and access to transportation water sources. The available work force is just waiting for new businesses, she noted. Granholm said she is con­ fident that the state legisla­ ture will approve what is known as the “renewable portfolio standard." an agree­ ment by states to get 10 per­ cent of their energy from renewable sources by 2015. Alternative energy manu­ facturers want to invest their development dollars in states that are committed to using renewable energy, she noted. enthusiastically She described what she saw in a visit to Sweden last year and focused on the unique wind, ing structure — especially in West Michigan. The state also can expand to the area she sees as having the biggest promise: alternative energy. officials have State already worked with 85 com­ panies with part of the $2 bil­ lion 21st Century Jobs Fund. Granholm waxed enthusias­ tic in talking about the state's resources. natural She encouraged anyone who was feeling gloomy to log on to www.Michigan.org and click the “Browse our Ads" button to see and hear some of the award-winning “Pure Michigan" advertisements. She touched briefly on efforts to enhance the arts and culture, including attracting film production to the state. “As CEO of this state 1 think we can best compete in the renewable and alternative sector," energy said Granholm, adding that she Granholm told the audi­ ence of about 100 that she loved visiting Rotary meet­ ings because they were filled with people who are commit­ ted to their communities. She presented an overview of how the State of Michigan is seeking to diversify its indus­ try, which will help the state meet the challenge of global­ ization. She noted that Michigan's auto industry had lost more than 400,000 jobs. One way the state is trying to help those seeking new positions is to use some tobacco-settle­ ment money to help those . seeking work be retrained for jobs that already exist. The state is looking to diversify its industry in advanced manufacturing, such as robotics, homeland security and defense, which can build on ties to the auto­ motive industry. Likewise, life sciences and medical research can build on exist- :-- - >41 L & / V2S fl SXts -- I | rat oil □T to | I I I I I I I zd oil Ztfll W vd ■ ’i w □III 14 &W I TOt | I oni oai u | by Patricia Johns Staff Writer While no Democrats filed for any of the elected posi­ tions in Yankee Springs Township, nearly every seated official is being challenged by a fellow Republican. Township Supervisor Al McCrumb is facing opposition from John Rough. Incumbent Clerk Janice C. Lippert is being challenged by Mike Whipple. Incumbent Treasurer John J. Jerkatis Jr. is opposed by Warren W. Wheeler. Vying for the two trustee seats are incumbent Mary L. Cook, incumbent Jack Finkbeiner, and Shane VandenBerg. I Middleville Rotary Club member Bob Evans had an opportunity to welcome Governor Jennifer Granholm to Middleville on July 30 during lunch at the MiddleVilla See GOV, page 6 Inn. Thornapple voters need to follow detours real asset to the communi­ township for 14 years and came to the position after a career in law enforcement. Before spending 25 years with the Michigan State Police, he spent seven years with General Motors in Lansing in the experimental engineering department He has been married for 46 years and has three grown children. McCrumb said he sees as the assets of the Yankee Springs area the lakes, open spaces and state land. “The openness of this community is important for the freedom of recreation," he said, adding that he sees the new township park as .a a J ■1 -- Yankee Springs Township has many challengers Charles Misak, the only unopposed office-holder, is the township constable. Candidates running for office in Yankee Springs township were asked to give an overview of their backgrounds, discuss the important assets of the community, their position on zoning for commercial and industrial development in the township, other issues facing the township and to make a final state­ ment about their candidacy. Supervisor Al McCrumb is the incumbent supervisor and is running for his third term. He has lived in the I J ty- Emergency Services building on High Street, cannot park along High Street or Railroad Street. In addition to the parking spaces in front of the entrance, voters in this precinct (which includes The Tuesday, Aug. 5, election has some special directions. Due to road con­ struction in the village of Middleville, voters are asked to follow signs to get to the voting precincts. Voters in Precinct I, the Thornapple Township Another benefit he said some might not be aware of is the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority. On the matter of zoning, McCrumb notes that the Yankee Springs Master Plan has areas for all types of zoning, from commer­ cial, industrial, recreational and residential. “There might not be as much of any one zoning classifica­ tion, but it is all there." Other issues in the town- it ( ti < < I See DETOURS, page 3 Local fireman in critical condition fused. by Fran Faverman He is a second-generation Sta# Writer member of the department Tom Gehl, a member of See SPRINGS, page the Caledonia Fire depart­ and was preceded by his ment, remains in a medically father. The 41-year old Gehl induced coma at Butterworth and his wife, Kim. have three Hospital in Grand Rapids, children. According to department following a severe head officer, Bill Wilson, plans injury incurred in a workare underway for a fundrais ­ related accident in Douglas. Elias said he would scrap er to help defray expenses His employer is FCC the Michigan Business Tax associated with driving to a local Construction Inc., entirely and raise the sales tax Butterworth, meals and child firm. Details and accounts of to 6.25 percent on the first dollar of a sale and 6 percent the accident remain con- care. thereafter. He is a devotee of the Reagan tax cuts and said he feels that they were respon­ sible for the economic growth in the 1990s. Steil said she is an advo­ • Six county commission seats cate of the Fair Tax proposal contested and observed that it would • Prairieville Township has several require a constitutional amendment. She said she contests on Tuesday would eliminate all taxes • Allegan paving has significance for except those on real proper­ Barry County ty. Using her own household • Freeport Elevator has new owners budget as an example, she • Township treasurer runs again ( 7 Yonker and Steil go head-to-head at forum >Y by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Caledonia native Ken Yonker and Linda Steil, both for candidates the Republican nomination tor the 72nd state house district seat in the Aug. 5 primary, went head-to-head at the candidate forum sponsored by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening. Timothy Cyrus an J David Elias, also in the race, partic­ ipated while the fifth candi­ date, Justin Amash was a noshow. The 72nd district includes parts of Kentwood and all of and Caledonia, Gaines, Cascade townships. 11O dnoY ibnso iuqoM :V sdJ i inaw )ibnso id J vd > C9tA ni»W niT .zsilH boisqi wort? mIT > ?mq baicD cozcD favored adding criminal penalties for physicians who perform the procedure. All support the replace­ ment of current Michigan business taxes with a Fair Tax proposal. All agreed that much voter education, par­ ticularly on the "prebate issue is needed. Cyrus said he does not think the Fair Tax proposal stands a chance of passage at the present time. He would make up any revenue losses by cutting the state budget. His primary concern is that the state would make up any revenue deficiencies "through the back door — raising fees such as drivers' licenses." The questions, which had been compiled by the govern­ ment relations committee of the chamber, dealt with abor­ tion, taxes, spending on edu­ cation, and the prevailing wage law. Two questions from the audience dealt with Public Act 312, the act requiring binding arbitration for pubhc safety employees in contract disputes, and the Reform Michigan Government Now proposed constitutional amendment. There are certain similari­ ties among the candidates. All are strongly pro-life; all oppose partial-birth abor­ tions and decried the gover­ nor’s veto of a bill banning them. 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P ■> V- » » > * > ► > r r > >’ > * • * > W V ► > 4’ > r >'> >>’ > » » > » »? » ♦ > > > » » »? , ; j > > > » > »■» > > ‘ >>»►♦>>* W I > >• >. > > t • 1 X » > *‘**4’^ > > F > I > ► >’» > > »> ♦ > < s • > I r M > v< • *????> *-■> »>•>I 4 ‘ 44444 ) . .’.’■‘•A A W > k 1 1 1 » > L ) :>■) 9 9 > * s >■ )> ♦44* i K- > , r i i >’ r > f • X> r> > > 1 * �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2. 2008 •II * Six county commission seats contested The following list includes candidates for the Barry County Board of Commissioners who will appear on the Tuesday, Aug. 5, ballot. The board of com­ missioners is divided into eight districts, based on pop­ ulation. Each of the candidates was asked the following questions: • What do you think you can bring to the position? • What sets you apart from other candidates? • What issues are impor­ tant to your political •II race? Below are summaries of answers for the districts that lie within the Sun and News 2 circulation area. District 2 Four candidates are run­ ning for the District 2 seat, ■t* di left vacant by the retirement - < of James French. District 2 encompasses Thornapple | and part of Irving Township. Arthur Bennett currently is retired. He has experience *1 k in village politics, the mili­ tary and local business. His age, experience and “24/7” availability set him apart from other candidates. Issues 1 important to him are finances, health care and police. Joyce Lutz is a business ■fi -fl owner and homemaker. She said she is thorough and V thoughtful, and she does not . *M make decisions until all of the information is presented '.W -• to her. She said she is set apart from the other candi­ dates because she is a ) ' :C'4£ woman and she believes in . * transparent government. She ■ -T4CS believes some important issues are economic devel­ /■ ’ ---opment, the jail, parks and Paid for the Committee to E ect Mike Beemer Barry County Commisstoner trails, 911 and the budget 506 Grand Rapids Si. VidC ev: - . and accountability. Mike Bremer is a manager VOTE AUGUST 5th E - 9’. 9 •9 0*1 i ■■ L — Vdt a. ♦ A. E M n Mike d rene r K tkonk you B <1-1 county cqr^ B E■ M - H ** ’ E M -.V • , • < xrI -4 * ! £ * 11 a •T*” * W 1*4 l, Z •*w*. 4 * —__ a f W®' Cl- — V* IFl riMlMc * :< 1 ’ -1V ’ ix- R • • I \\ $ L ■ 7* ■ • J ii - j?- £ -1* ■ J*1 &* •;> 0 .. 1 Thursday, August 14, 2008, 4-6 p.m. Creekside Professional Center * • Presentation by Laura Kenyon, O.D. topics: • What is low vision? • What services and products are available for low vision? Hands-on demonstration of products • Question and answer session • for charity and nonprofit fund-raisers. He said he has experience, innovation and energy and has been a mem­ ber and chairman of several community and boards organizations. Bremer said he has the ability to be a team player and has good communication skills, including listening. Issues of concern to him are making the county a destination for businesses and maintaining a rural environment and green-ness.” Carl Reed, Jr. is a service manager for a large amuse­ ment company. He said he feels he can bring a conser­ vative point of view, he sup­ ports the TOST ordinance and opposes “feel-good” leg­ islation such as mandatory recycling. He said he has been active in the Republican party, serves on the executive committee and is a precinct delegate. He said he feels important issues are the Crane Road Bridge project, the jail and Barry County Animal Control. District 3 Two candidates are running for District 3, which covers Hope and Rutland townships. Keith Ferris currently holds the position. Keith Ferris is retired from Ryder System Inc. He said he has business knowledge, experience and prob­ lem-solving skills. He said he is available in person or by phone and will make a commitment to be an inde­ pendent decision-maker. He said important issues facing the county are financial sup­ port for human services, spending tax money only as necessary, keeping millage requests down and evaluat­ ing facilities to determine repair and replacement options. Joe Lyons owns a septic tank service. He said he would represent the taxpay­ ers’ opinions, not just his own, and deal with issues head-on. He said he has served the public through his business for 35 years, and he will apply a business approach to county issues. Important issues to Lyons <1 r/ • » V"* • • 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Laura Kenyon, O.D. are jobs, growth, wise spend­ ing, inter-governmental cooperation and listening to the public. District 4 Two candidates are run­ ning for the District 4 seat, which includes all of Carlton, and of parts Hastings and Irving town­ ships. Howard Gibson cur­ rently holds the post. Howard "Hoot" Gibson is retired. He said he believes good government involves the participation of citizens, and he believes in integrity, experience and community involvement. He said he has seen the changing demo­ graphics of the county and its effect on the social and eco­ nomic lives of people. Issues important to Gibson are more economic development because of job loss, an effort to attract new business, stop­ ping foreclosures, addressing limited opportunities for graduates and no increasing tax burdens. Denise Straley is a retired court clerk. She said she would bring fresh ideas, her understanding of the court system, a listening ear for constituents and a wise use of tax dollars. She said she is honest and straight-forward, would explain voting deci­ sions to constituents and will . stand by what she says. Important issues to her are jobs, Charlton Park, juvenile and adult drug court, a new jail and the Carlton Township sewer project. District 6 Two candidates are run­ ning for the District 6 posi­ tion. which was left vacant when Mark Englerth left the post to run for drain commissioner. District 6 covers Yankee Springs and a por­ tion of Orangeville townships. • Clare Tripp does volun­ teer work and personal rep­ resentative work for the courts. She said she has experience from the previous eight years she served«.as county commissioner, she understands county govern­ ment, and she has worked with township, county and state officials. She said she C. TOWNSHIP aledonia has good relationships with officials and has a strong understanding of the coun­ ty's finances. Tripp said some important issues for the county are the jail, techno­ logical growth and economic development. Craig Stolsonburg is a real estate broker. He said he can bring new ideas, a business approach, communication skills and hard work. He said he is young, is available seven days a week, wants to serve the county, and is ded­ icated to doing things right the first time around. Stolsonburg said important issues are jobs and unem­ ployment and the jail. District 8 Three candidates put their names in for the position left open by Wayne Adams’ retirement. District 8 covers Prairieville, Barry and part of Orangeville townships. Mark Robinson has ceased actively seeking the office due to personal issues. Janies Alden is the owner of Pleasant Lake Farm. He said he knows the issues fac­ ing Barry County and has experience with the planning and zoning commission, the solid waste oversight com­ mittee, the farm preservation I - zJ i* i fr I See COMMISION, page 10 HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Goodrich ffi DUALITY TUCATCDC IhlAIlKj 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25c corn refills ssdit&i ais®» gSSE-E BIG SCREE $4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 0 MUI © Stadium Seating 0 No passes SHOWTIMES 8/1 - 8/5 KIDS SUMMER MOVIES Every Monday thru Friday at 10:30 am | ALL ALL SEATS SEATS 8/4-8Z8 S(JRFS (jp (pQ) diwtesi aita’iid it'll . iWla 9 ★ • THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR (PG-13) 11:30, 2:00, •I*. 4:30. 7:00. 9.30 FRI/SAT LS 12:00 O(s) STEP BROTHERS (R) 11 25. 1 50. 4:20. 6:50. 9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:25 * THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE (PG-13) 12:15, 2:35. 4:55, 7:15, 9:50 FRI/SAT LS 12:05 ©THE DARK KNIGHT (PG-13) © 12:40. 3:40, 6:40, 9:40_______ jlB IV r ■=• ■=« • 71 B e: 20oz DRINK with S2 SO purchase o» 46oz bag of buttery popcorn <w» (WMJO Kvwxr* « OCT It 7000 7W —J Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 PUBLIC NOTICE Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan I • Light refreshments provided • RSVP appreciated by August 11 th, please call (269) 945-3888 1 ■ ■ •J The Caledonia Township polling locations for the August 5, 2008 Election are: Precinct 1 Caledonia Township & Village Hall 250 Maple St SE Caledonia, MI 49316 r Lakeside Community Church 6201 Whitneyville Ave SE Alto, MI 49302 (former location was Kettle Lake ___________ Elementary School) r. js — Lis' H EYE & E.N.T. Kimberly J. Norns. Specialists, PLC M.D. David D. Harrell, M.D. - - * ■ ■ 1 Paul A. Brown. DO. Ann Hemmeke. O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D. For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. ICn To verify if you are registered to vote, which precinct you are in or if you would like to view a sample ballot, please go to www.michigan.gov/vote. You can also contact the Clerk’s Office at 891-0070 to verify information. 1761 W M-43 Hwy., Hastings (269) 945-3888 www.eyeentmds.com 06675875 i Y < < 4 c V . V. < V V 9 € V * > V dV % V V 'r r, » > V. V I » V. * • . t 9 <• • 9 * ♦ < » V V |r V- 4 > t # e * * ♦ < 4 v 1 t ♦ v y ♦ * ♦ * 4 • # f t | Af Q A A * ♦ t 4 ♦ r k |F ’’ r f * * • • • • * ♦ ♦ < ' *4 Erect ± Whitneyville Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Ave Alto, MI 49302 • < * • rJr t • • f < * ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ | 4 * I I 3. ■J ■j. * v y <• S< c < V < < * ♦ V c. < V Precinct 2 Alaska Baptist Church 7240 68th St SE Alto, MI 49302 • V f • < * • t •. I 4 -A A k • • • Jennifer Christian Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia �* I •Il The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 3 Prairieville Township has several contests by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In Prairieville Township, Georgina Rozeboom-Doster and Jill Owens are vying for the Republican nomination for the clerk's post. Three Republicans are seeking nomination to the treasurer's post: Incumbent Vickey Nottingham, Brenda Brigance and William P. Riley II. Supervisor Current Supervisor Jim Stoneburner is running . unopposed. He is seeking his second term. Clerk Democrat Incumbent Normajean Nichols is seeking election for a fifth term as township clerk. She wants people to understand that the clerk's position is a full-time job. The office in Prairieville is open four days a week. Nichols said she brings experience, honesty and con­ sideration of residents to the position. She said she has always tried to be fair. Issues facing the township include support for the fire and police departments, weed problems in Pine and Crooked lakes, and special land uses in the township. She also serves on the plan­ ning commission. 'S w- *‘<ss *Vl IS' ** £ 1 '““ifitu, She said she would like to see more residents turn out for elections. RozeboomGeorgina Doster said she has met with the current clerk, Nichols, to discuss what is involved in the position of township clerk. One reason she decided to run for the position is experi­ ence she had with Allegan County as a member of the parks committee when she lived there and saw how government worked. She has been a resident of Prairieville for about three years. She owns a seasonal business, the Doster Elevator Emporium which has works by local artists, antiques and consignments. “I enjoy working in this historic building built in 1912 and focusing on artists and the community," she said. She has more than 25 years of working with non­ profit organizations and enjoys working with and helping people of all eco­ nomic backgrounds. She said she believes she can bring her management skills to the position of town­ ship clerk if elected. Issues she sees facing the township are the impact of current national and state . economic woes on the local economy. “This is a pressing issue everywhere,” she said. Jill Owens has had 25 years of experience in accounting, computers and customer service. She said she is running for clerk to make sure there is no favoritism in the treatment of residents and that everyone is treated fairly. She said she is self-moti­ vated and committed to improving the township. She believes strongly in accountability, Issues she thinks are important are assessments and communication between farmers and • residents in the _ lake communities. She wants to improve respect between these groups. In closing she said. “I have integrity and am very organ­ ized. If elected, 1 will be responsive to taxpayer needs in Prairieville Township." Treasurer Incumbent Vickey Nottingham is seeking her fifth term as treasurer. “I love my job,” she said. “I really enjoy working with the people in the township.” She said, “Sometimes people come in very upset, and I have an opportunity to rhn i OU explain the issue to them. When they leave, they may still be upset, but they have a much better understanding and some answers to their concerns.” Issues facing the township include being prepared for growth as nearby areas expand. She also sees growth around the lakes as some­ thing to be watchful of. Neither Brenda Brigance nor William P. Riley II were available when contacted by J-Ad Graphics. Trustee Running for trustee are incumbent Sharon Ritchie and Mike Herzog. Herzog had previously been a trustee and served as supervisor fol­ lowing the sudden death of Tom Guthrie. Herzog lost the 2006 election for super­ visor to Stonebumer. Neither Herzog nor Ritchie was available to respond to J-Ad Graphics. The trustee positions will not be determined until the November election. Two independents have filed so far to run for trustee in the November election. Parks Boardi Voters in Prairieville Township will also vote on members for the township parks board. Filing to serve on that board were Robert Ritchie, William Ritchie, VanOverloop, Jennifer Colleen Dixon and Dawn Craft. ' r Millages Also on the ballot are mill­ age renewals for fire, police protection and roads. Voters in Prairieville also will be voting on a proposal from the Martin Public Schools. < RE-ELECT AL MCRUMR YANKEE SPRINGS • Served 8 years as Elected Supervisor SUPERVISOR • 8 years on Gun Lake Sewer Board • 25 years as State of Michigan Police Officer 4 t ’Xi^ t ? jits; Kl •ii ■ DETOURS, continued from page II SCSCRE ■ii 1,11 ■W* Ki JQ III M1VA s I *«? Il S3 L- S11F v‘" Ml is: township residents who live there should enter the park­ west of M-37 who are not ing area via St. James Circle, residents of the village) can which is between the village • hall and Stagecoach Park. park on the grassy area. Drivers with handicapped Some handicapped-desig­ nated parking spaces are near stickers can drive all the way around and up to the front of the door to the building. Thornapple Township vot­ the township hall. Voters in this precinct ers who live east of M-37 and are not village residents who park in the lot at the United are in Precinct 2 which is in Middleville the Thornapple Township Methodist church should Hall on Main Street. Voters exercise great care when :W«H nr ma I =5^3 faking (bonfikfkg fak ^hildksin & ddulik •1PB.WTER -•^X’55 r •• - • CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 . COUPS*/ ii** | I ! i WelcomingL New Patients crossing the street due to I ongoing construction. The High Street entrance to the parking lot is closed. village residents, All whether they live east or west of M-37, are in Precinct 3 which is in village hall. The entrance to the parking lot is at St. James Circle. The I High Street entrance is closed. Entrance to the voting area is through the back door to • the meeting room. Voters should not enter through the police offices. Signs will be posted to guide residents of all three precincts. For more informa­ either tion, call the Township Thornapple offices at 269-795-202 or the village offices at 269-7953385 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI 9i 1 ■ ■> VOTE ■> •5 AU • Promoted YST Park Development 2008 t 4 Al McCrumb needs your vote to help him continue with sound and hon­ est government in Yankee Springs Township. His experience and record in office merits your trust and your vote on August 5th! Dept, of Treasury rated Yankee Springs Township highest rating possible. | —* Township of Yankee Springs 1 SUPERVISOR ★ ★★★ * — Aug. 5th Elect — * * as our Sheri££ * * * * -k The most experience - 28 years in Barry County Law enforcement local & state boards and committees, many -k The most dedicated - 19 years Hastings Police Chief 4* The most respected - Married 38 years. 2 children, member Hastings First Baptist Church, numerous long-term -k long-term employees, employees, Hastings Hastings Rotary Rotary Club Club & & Past Past President President * The most educated - Associates, Bachelors & Masters Degrees. FBI Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Assoc. Jerry Sarver Ml 40% 0 A* 1 ( L' PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT AL MCCRUMB, 10039 DEER SIGHT DR.. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (MtlaM zi J ft HONESTY • Acquired low-inter­ est loan from FED ► for YST Water t ft INTEGRITY System * -k The best candidate for the job - NO QUESTION WITHOUT A DOUBT ................................................... * * * Select Items * ★ * Conlempo Salon... a short drive from Caledonia & Middleville Conlempo fj ^)NTEMP0 5^L0N Experienced in: Technology - Computerized Police Records Management - Updated twice as needed Employee Management and Rights - Have always treated employees Hastings. Work with labor Organization Daily. *J ij * * J .... . .. J /alOO. me & ^AY DARE p»g™. Co—, M* School Liaison bicycle -w * * VWcle patrol pauol’ and and'foot"p'atroL foot patrol. Advanced speed enforcement through the procurement of a radar trailer and laser speed equipment. equip * I Suits at the SherifFs Dept. Effecting Your Tax Dollars? Heard of the Law ★ Saner personally sued only once - X. A * I 9351 Cherry Valley Caledonia D & W Plaza • 891-1093 Aveda - Redken - Nioxin www.comtemposalonandboutique.com I with respect and dignity - Hired the first ever Female Patrol Officer in 1 9f I ‘ 4 where local doctors family was being stalked, threatened and harassed. The suit was For assisting in case immediately dismissed and that bad guy stayed in jail. -k -K GOOD SOLID DECISIONS THAT I STAND BEHIND S "k 4 Regardless of what you read or hear, if you want to hear the rationale behind my decisions - I’d be more than happy to discuss the reasoning. .hA Committee to elect Jerrv Sarver. 1661 N. M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058 Paid for by the Committee to elect Je * *★★★★*****★★*★★★★♦*♦★******** -■ ► * > .» • I , ► ft > » I > I > > I > I I > > » ► » I I I > * 9 > i > > > >. * > » > » > • >01 �V Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 •II LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord ‘Dutton United ‘Reformed Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship................................................. 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time " FIRST BAPTIST Sunday School.................................................... 10:50 a.m. Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00 p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music 616-698-8104 Sunday School................................ 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia Sunday Morning Worship Service 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service............... Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . . Word of Life Clubs......................... Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles All wolks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com ................................ 9:30 a.m. and 6: •II p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School JU Year) GUN LAKE Church Office: (616)891-1512 COMMUNITY M-37 at 100th St. CHURCH , CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue i Make [Sunday DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 4 2 kll day ofyour week ............. 9:45 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. tary available throughout. fvervone is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke 'relife SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH H RTp. u/n»> n AUfHHNl K. CHURCH FOR TMF THE MhlM MODERN WORLD Join us Sundays at 10 am • I vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, for dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church .5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School. . .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard M 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 Zach man, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace WAYFARER. COMMUNITY vvhx Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God SUNDAY CELEBRATION Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 (616) 891-8119 Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church Located between 52nd and 48th St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm www.cornerchurch.org Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Mb ■I WHITNEYVILLE Bible church The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• Sunday School ......................................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................. 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........................................... 6:00 II p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school .•ft season)................ 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer .... 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org k Ji; .H; Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. t A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship.................................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult Si ITa I — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redemercovenant.org IL * 9 ilfei Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org “The Family of God for All People" 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 church — ■^1 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor JW cornerstone 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: wgyfgrercc.org ...A Place For YOU! Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm iTic-iuittiie 4:00 pm 9:30 am PARMELEE MMu Whitneyville UNITED METHODIST ■ Fello wship Church CHURCH 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Loving God, Loving People CERTIFIED 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday Sunday... 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 0 Living Hope Assembly of God and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Peace Church ■ 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9.45am Bible Studies the best <4 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am wmv. cherryvalleychurch.org Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth..................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................... 6:30 p.m. Cherry\4lley conrwcbnt'an ancient Gth tn a modem world Sunday Services Service Times: w Sunday Morning Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................... 11:00 a.m. www.leightonchurch.org A Faith Community of the PC(USA) (269) 664-4345 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Community Church wwwJakesidecommunity.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ORANGEVILLE 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Lakeside CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD (Bib {Kame J Jfflethotnst Ourdj Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Wesleyan Church Sunday Worship: 9:00, HI 9:30 & 11:00 Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Meeting you, your friends, and your family — right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding .1 I h Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p. m. Instruments welcome. Pastor Scott E. Manning 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Sunday Worship in Irving) St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You 111 Church Street GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL “A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 1/ P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . 9:45 a.m. . 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. an III middlevillecrc.org 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m i.. 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth .............................................. 10:35 a.m. 2415 "A FRIENDLY It NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: Hl pm WFUR 102.9 FM — & Morning Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 6:00 p.m. \s Truth Thy Word A Sun. Evening Worship............................................ 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... ;............................. 7:00 p.m. __________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 & �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 5 <- SOCIAL NEWS VI NN Some 1,630 students com­ pleted the requirements for certificates, associate, bache­ lor’s, master's and doctoral degrees at Ferris State ■Vs . a J V Ferris announces May graduates <> •\ . it--:- - . Engagements N" Scott-Breish Glenn and Beverly Scott of wish to Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyson Marie Scott to Christopher Michael Breish, the son of Joseph and o f Breish Sharon Pennsylvania. The bride-elect is a gradu­ ate 'of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently Philadelphia attending Biblical University. The groom-elect is a grad­ Kaysers to celebrate uate of Southern Lehigh High 60th wedding anniversary school in Southern Lehigh, PA and has attended Taylor Gerald and Maxine (Clement) Kayser of Caledonia University in Fort Wayne, will celebrate 60 years of marriage on August 11, 2008 currently Ind. and is with a family dinner. Their children are Paul and Gayle employed with Med Risk. Kayser, Kathy and Ed Kosters and Doris Kayser. They An August 2008 wedding have five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. is planned. :i is. 1 I -S3 I Wir ’ J* =.* - — bachelor of science in technieducation; Emily cal Niemmers, bachelor of sci-ence in applied biology/ forensic; Jessica Overstreet, bachelor of science in biotechnology;Brittani Shaw, bachelor of science in crimi­ nal justice; Aaron Way, bachelor of science in facility management, Middleville Craig University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and the College of Professional and Technological Studies during the semester that ended in May. Students graduating with honors were recognized for high academic achievement on the basis of grade point average’s computed on a 4.0 scale. The university is cur­ rently undergoing a transition from the current English sys­ tem of honors designations to the more traditional and stringent Latin system. English levels of recogni­ tion are highest distinction, 3.75 to 4.0; high distinction, 3.5 to 3.47; and distinction, 3.25 to 3.49. Latin levels of recognition are summa cum laude, 3.9 to 4.0; magna cum laude, 3.75 to 3.89; and cum laude, 3.5 to 3.74. Among the students graduating were: Alto - Matthew Beresford, bachelor of science in ele­ mentary education, magna cum laude; Liam Gavin, associates in applied science, respiratory care, cum laude; Kari King, bachelor of busi­ ness in business administra­ tion. cum laude; and Annie, Oesch, doctor of optometry degree. Joshua Caledonia in associates Chandler, applied science in architec tural technology; Jeremy associates Damstra, in applied science in HVACR technology; Mark Koeze, Batdorff, bachelor of science in surveying engineering, cum laude; Kelly Brinks, associates in applied science in nursing; Breyne Middleton, doctor of optom­ etry, highest distinction; Tyler Sherwood, bachelors of science in HVACR engi­ neering technology, Megan Steffen, bachelor of science in psychology. a < I V i Saint fPaut < fBefaw and Oftei SefieoL Qxvte 1 -< 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 1' J a > Enrolling Now! - Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur- Iluring, and challenging learning environment to |j enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and a * I « W emotional growth. ~ Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from V Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium * ~ Outside playground equipment s The safer side “stranger safety” program ~ 3 Hour Class —. I A W r Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 4 “I i “Train a child in the way he should go. and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Bk' ■ I B. I ■!» ■■ 4 E> E> •• —JXj Re-Elect CaimiiT chiici ttlktiW rttfflBM toh'rii'i - • *• ‘ Our Sheriff - DAR LEAF I .. II R JV m He showed us H “The people of Barry County county should snouia be oe as proud proua of vj Dar as I am M I integrity and perseverance when times were tough... I am voting for him again. J |7 -* 1 <3- Richard Thomas Retired Hastings Township Supervisor r" THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE! I Endorsed by: ■ Barry County Deputies’ Union Right to Life of Michigan Animal Control Employees Ted Nugent’s United Sportsmen Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners t * Education and Training: Masters degree in Martial Arts Associates degree in Law* Enforcement Advanced Sheriff's Training 1, 2 & 3 National Institute of Corrections 1 & 2 Leadership Barry County New Sheriff's Training — F & -tF i ■■ i Experienced Road Patrol Sheriff's Facility Ad Hoc Committee Better employee training Experienced Civil Process Server Agency mutual aid agreements Experienced Court Security Expanded office hours Experienced Dispatcher Improved Morale VOTE FOR QUI Cadet Program Strategic Planning Committee Excellent administrative staff Experienced Dive Team Experienced School Liaison Officer 1? Updated security system Established a 5 year plan Established an employee evaluation program Experienced Corrections Ib New Records Management System Managing your tax dollars wisely 3 1/2 years as your Sheriff its Proven Innovation Proven Leadership Proven Experience Paperless jail records system Animal Control Incinerator Animal control Disaster Plan SHERIFF - TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 - A PROVEN LEADER Paid for by the People to * * i Re-Elect.Our Sheriff Dar leaf, 224 Fuller Street, Nashville, MI 49073 www. sheriffdar. com_ /I 77525861 b ► • r4 f » I • > ♦ * b > A I > > » F * • I I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. August 2, 2008 GOV, continued from page 1 water, workforce. wheels Jnd wood that will make developments in alternative energy a real possibility for Michigan. Granholm said the waters surrounding the state are available for transportation and may be used for creating energy. The workforce including the 400.000 avail­ able workers are ready to fill the job needs of this indus­ try. Wheels are both the extensive transportation links within the state and the automotive research in new technology, such as the lithi­ um battery' which should attract new businesses to the state. She also described how the wood waste from the state's renewable lumber industry may be a source for ethanol, as well. In addition, Granholm said she sees an opportunity for businesses in the state to develop solar power, includ­ ing Dow Chemical Company's work on new I .<0 photovoltaic cells, She stressed that an educated workforce is essential for the future of Michigan. She discussed the need for high school graduates to attend community colleges, universities or technical schools. “The bottom line is every­ one has got to go for further education.” she said. Granholm talked about developing statewide stan­ dards for students that will encourage every student to * ••• 1? •'5 !/ i Paul Francis Choiniere MIDDLEVILLE - Paul Francis Choiniere, of Choiniere. Middleville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2fX)8 after an extended illness. Paul was bom in Detroit. to Francis and Mary Choiniere on October 1, 1925. He was the elder brother of Jean and James who pre­ ceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Linda son, DeBoer; son. Richard Choiniere and wife. Irene; granddaughter. Rachael and husband,Jason Devroy; grandson. David Choiniere and wife, Kriszelda; grand­ daughter, Christine Erickson and husband Raymond; step­ granddaughter, Shawna; great grandchildren, Steven, Tahlia, Taylor, Evan and Jeffrey; step-grandchildren, Scott and Kami Wyer; step great grandchildren, Victoriah. Nathaniel Skylynn. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a tor­ pedo bomber (TBM) avia­ tion ordnanceman (AOM) from December 1943 to May 1946. After discharge from the Navy, he joined the Detroit Police force and served in various positions including detective in the narcotics bureau, lieutenant in charge of the 13th Precinct and inspector of the Detroit east side detectives, eventually retiring in 1972 after 25 years. Paul and Marilyn then moved to Belding. He served * UNlTy schools ^cfiools free ffor child ren birth 4 I/, yearsOof 72 years f age) & Here Governor Jennifer Granholm speaks with Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township planner Geoff Moffat and Eldon Newmyer from the Rotary Club who is also chair of the Village planning commission and Downtown Development Authority. as Ionia County Under Sheriff for four years and retired as District Court Probation Officer and Judge Magistrate after eight years. Paul and Marilyn then moved to Middleville on their 50th wedding anniver­ sary, August 31, 1996. Funeral services for Paul were held Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8426 Kraft SE with Rev. Robert Gerke officiating. Interment Holy Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Youth Group. Preschool or Hand Bell Choir. Condolences may be sent online at www.mdkfuneralhome.com. Do you have concerns about the development of your child in the area of: speech, language, hearing, vision, large or small motor skills, socialization, or the growth of your child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for children who may benefit from early edu­ cational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident who has concerns and would like more infor­ mation please call 891-6220. The next screening will take place Tuesday, August 26th at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for January, 2009. see that they can compete at a higher academic level. She also discussed the “No Worker Left Behind w Program.” whichJs making sure tuition is available for training for existing jobs. During a question-andanswer period, the governor praised the Thomapple Kellogg school district for its 98 percent graduation rate. “You're doing great, and you must have committed teachers, parents and stu- dents.” She then discussed ways to create smaller high schools with higher stan­ dards to help improve gradu­ ation rates in failing schools. Granholm, who is in her second term as governor, also discussed a fair-taxes movement and her preferred solution, a graduated income tax in the state. She also discussed the loss of the Volkswagen plant, which ended up going to l he ‘‘V instead Tennessee of Marshall. She told the audi­ ence that Tennessee was “ready to go.” which seemed to be the deciding factor in VW's choosing that location over Marshall. Following the visit to the Ciub Rotary Club meeting, Granholm the toured Bradford White water heater manufacturing plant in Middleville. iin" Si w FenB ata ■sti it fistti! Mitt w.als I Iffili'fl ntim bttaUi aiitam j awljj (hdiUa Jl hl The Middleville Rotary Club welcomed Gov. Jennifer Granholm to its meeting Wednesday, July 30 at the Middle Villa Inn. The club also invited representatives from the Hastings and Delton Rotary clubs to attend the meeting. Pictured from left: are Rotary District Governor Renee Merchant, Middleville Rotary president Susan Foster, Governor Granholm and Middleville Rotary Club president Dan Parker. 1 Iv jIl Ik Family Owned and Operated Vte are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff Caledonia Community Schools Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Fall 2008/2009 Preschool I 4 H a tutor</(///, A • /rfstwtrf 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2471 www.LAV Steve Lauer Director •Jll ! Our Preschool program provides a positive first school experience for young children. The curriculum includes teaching of basic readiness skills in lan14— literacy, math and motor skills and is aligned to the Caledonia guage, Community School s K-12 curriculum. We also provide opportunities for children to.develop peer relationships through play, while nurturing chilchil­ dren s creativity, problem solving and curiosity. Monthly newsletters and twice a year year conferences/progress conferences/progress reports reports help help to foster communication between parents and staff. DLECC is currently taking applications for Fall 2008. Classes begin Monday, September 8, 2008. All classes are held at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center and meet 2 or 3 times per week. Register soon* • space is limited! Handicap Accessible (No Steps or Ramps) . 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ImARKmi* ENGLERTH I have over 30 years experience in the building trades which includes but not limited to stream bank restoration, DEQ permitting, a background in wet"l land and inland lakes and streams laws, erosion per­ mitting, construction site erosion control manage­ ment. filter cloth and submerged silt clothe fencing, ment, shoreline erosion control, installation of sea walls, S| both concrete and pilings, storm drain/catch basins. commercial and residential storm drain retention. In addition I have worked in construction management, from preparing bid specifications, to irom picpaiiug uiu apcviiivaui^no, uw pre-bid meet/ ■ ings, and awarding contracts, supervising hundreds j! of projects including site work and preparation, writkPaid for by Committee to elect Mark Englerth, P.O. Box 219, Hastings, Ml 49058 _ ________________________ _ ___ _____ 4 -» 4 * » f 4 * * y 4* *4** » 4x*V 4 » y » *4 ** f » 11 specifications, and working to engineered draw. ing & :. ings to the proper outcome. Working with govemVisit us on the web at... www.markenglerth.com ment entities from State, County, Township an City | For Drain Commissioner - - I - - E-Mail: markenglerth@att&t.net or (269) 838-1289 jurisdiction. —^2.* • |r.* I As a county commissioner I have been very effective. ri F «T 1*- • * h ■ N* I I • I kept focused on the needs of Barry County. I • I built good relations with other elected officials and department I•^•*5 A I -w I M. AAA AAA* — — - ~ _ 8 FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST 8 IN EDUCATION & TRAINING O TV rnTTP i^TTMXT 0 TD A T\TT\T/ *! * s ss ■■ I 7^- *4 Wil 1tl *-5 .. -It*. dr Want to make real money? 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Working with the lbw nship and volunteers form the community, and utilizing inmates from the Barry County Jail we were able to achieve our goal of building a $250,000 facility for $68,000 of Township funds and no addi­ tional tax millage was needed. • After years of county government’s inability to resolve issues of outdated facilities, the Animal Shelter 2000 committee was formed and 1 chaired the project. The secret was. and IS, empowering the people of the community. Over $250,000 in money, in-kind services, and real estate were donated. Using $160,000 from the county's general fund and again, no millage was required. • 1 have also served one term as vice chair and two terms as chair­ man of the Barry County Republican Party. During my tenure it was my mission to encourage as many |people _ _ as possible to get involved in the political process. Good leadership is about empowering others not empowering yourself. What is at stake? of 327 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams and rivers for granted. We have We should never take our wonderful water resources abundant and beautiful inland water resources in the state and we will have a vested interest. We not only need to some ot the most -- ----------- ---------------------------. . . educate the citizens of government’s role but also the role that each one of us play to better protect our lakes and streams. As the water is all interconnected so°are we as a community and our responsibilities to be good stewards of that. a uuuhuluil Enroll Now for Fall Class Financial Aid & payment arrangements available Licensed & Bonded by the State of Michigan Nail Technician Class! Become a professional nail technician in only 3 months. mi FOR MORE INFORM/*'! ION OR TO ENROLL CALL: a www x J 1 kI. I“ ditch digger. Historically the County drain commissioner's role role has has been been perceived perceived of ot that tnat of or aa mien uiggei. Building . ug and u..u maintain _ agricultural drains. However the same waters that flow through agricultural rural America sometimes end up in our villages, cities, neighborhoods, obvious that the drain commissioner can affect each and every one ot us. and in our lakes. It should be very dui u I IUI 11V'" UHVU^,.. «£... . - the candidate with the knowledge, history, passion, vision, and commitment to do this job tor What is most important to this race is the next decade be elected. 1 am that candidate. Sincerely, Mark Englerth ■\ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 SPRINGS, continued from page 7 water quality standards.” In addition, she discusses the history of support for the fire equipment fund in the township. In August of 2000, voters approved the purchase of the equipment. In 2003, the township purchased a new 2003 Ford F550 brush truck, 2003 Freightliner tanker and a 2003 Freightliner pumper. “We are very fortunate for this millage as we are able to continue purchasing equip­ ment. Most recently a 16foot Triton Rescue One boat was purchased and equipped with a fire pump plus motor and trailer. Also purchased was a rescue ventilation saw and a thermal imager with charger.” She said the present town­ ship board did well in pro­ viding fiscal responsibility. “We are able to transfer from the general fund to the fire equipment fund $50,000 each year for future purchas­ es. And the best news is that with all these improvements, the township budget is bal- anced.” She concludes, “It is my duty as an elected official of this township to help protect the public health, safety and welfare,” said Lippert. “I love this area and I am com­ mitted to making it better.” Mike Whipple did not sub­ mit information to the Sun and News on his candidacy for township clerk. Treasurer J-Ad Graphics did not receive information from incumbent treasurer John Jerkatis. Warren Wheeler is running for township treasurer. He has lived in the township for eight years. He is from a rural area north of Ann Arbor. He and Ct his wife Theresa have a son, Joe, who is in the eighth grade at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. He is a commercial playground contractor and safety inspector. He was pre­ viously employed by the University of Michigan at their dental school’s micro­ analysis facility. He said he believes that the township’s real assets are the residents. “We have an excellent pool of professionals. I wish more of these people would step up and participate in our community. This is no longer the back woods. We can keep it looking that way but no longer need to govern it that way.” In regards to zoning, he says, “The best way to pre­ serve our unique community is through good planning involving the residents that live here. I do not promote the commercialization or chopping the township into smaller and smaller parcels. One of the other issues important to the township residents is accurate tax billing, he said, explaining, Ct “Our current board is not friendly. I would be a more friendly and approachable treasurer.” Wheeler said he was not able to take advantage of Leadership Barry County or the forums given this past spring due to the pressure of •• • • V* « his business. He also serves on the Barry County Parks and Recreation board and has been a member of the Yankee Springs Park Committee. In . addition, Wheeler would like residents to know that he has led mission trips to the Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina through his church and the Diocese of Kalamazoo. He also would like to see Transitions’ CALEDONIA VISION CENTER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children’s eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available here I OO! ww ww Dr, Richard J. Choryan Hours 8J0am to 5:00pm 9809-Chehy 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. : Caledonia, Ml 49316 616 I 891-20/20 Over 34 years of experience Wl KU J* experience Maynard* r r**7 - WATER CONDITIONING I 1 ira/er store/ 1=^2 r ■ ■ 4 Maynards VVATCP COKOITIQNING •• 1 WATCT J ST - I -- SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • industrial Residential • commercial £ Call us^o 16.89 l0303 today! —„ w^- I -• t I I Mon.-Fri. 8om-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm Servicing all makes and models • • • • Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Potassium Chloride _■ ’ the township develop a way to communicate to residents through e-mail or a Web site. Trustee Mary Cook is currently an incumbent. She has lived in the township for 33 years. She is married and has two grown sons and three grand­ children. She works as the Hastings site supervisor for the for the Barry County Commission on Aging. She has been a township trustee for 16 years and as a member of the zon- ■I* of our neighborhoods. ” On zoning she said, “We have one industrial district and three retail strips. We need to be consistent but fair in developing these areas. We also need to make sure that home-based businesses fit the neighborhoods they exist in.” She added, “All ordi­ nances have been created using the public hearing z; • J IS i* See SPRINGS, next page ft Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Worried about inflation? Invest for growth and rising income Just a few years ago, economists were talking about the possible re-emergence of economic phenomenon not seen in many decades: defla­ tion, or declining prices of and goods services. Recently, however, inflation has risen from extremely low levels, driven largely by increased energy and groeery prices. As a .consumer, you might fight the effects of inflation by driving less or by cutting back on certain types of food. But as an investor, what can you do to help keep your financial assets from losing purchas­ ing power? Your first step is to be aware of how inflation affects different types of investments. For example, if you’ve tried to be a “riskaverse” investor, you might have built a portfolio that’s heavy with bonds and certifi­ cates of deposit (CDs) - yet these same types of fixedrate investments are actually the ones that are most sus­ ceptible to inflation. On the other hand, stocks, over the long term, have significantly outpaced inflation. In fact, over the past 80 years, stocks have shown an average return of more than 10 per­ cent, compared to an average inflation rate of about three percent, according to Ibbotson Associates, a finan­ cial services research firm. Of course, as you’ve no doubt heard, “past perform­ ance is no guarantee of future results.” In any given year, the inflation rate could be higher than the stock mar­ ket’s return, and, in fact, you could lose some of your entire principal by investing in stocks. Nonetheless, if you want your overall portfolio to stay ahead of inflation, you almost certainly will need some exposure to the growth potential found in stocks. You may be able to lower your risk level by buying quality stocks, holding them for the long term and includ­ ing them in a portfolio that also contains bonds, U.S. Treasury securities and other investments. In creating an investment strategy to fight inflation, you'll also need to factor in your stage of life. During your working years, you probably count on your salary more than your invest­ ment portfolio, to help meet your living expenses. So as long as your wages keep pace with inflation, you may be able to focus your invest­ ment efforts on accumulat­ ing the assets you’ll need to enjoy a comfortable retire­ ment lifestyle. But when you actually reach retirement, you'll almost certainly need to draw on your portfolio as Ct a major source of income which means you’ll need to pay a lot of attention to infla­ tion. Consider this: If infla­ tion rises three percent a year, then everything you buy today could cost twice as much in 24 years. And since you could easily spend two or three decades in retire­ ment, you can see just how much inflation could threat­ en your standard of living. Consequently, during your retirement years, you’ll need to invest for rising income. You may be able to get some of this income through divi­ dend-paying stocks; some of these companies have actual­ ly increased their dividend every year for 20 or 25 years. (Keep in mind, though, that dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated at any time without notice). You also may want to con­ sider certain types of infla­ tion-adjusted Treasury bonds. You can't control infla­ tion. But you can help tame its effects - by investing for growth and rising income. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. £ ■ *1^ its!?®5 Klak’ A* | .ft hMjbsfi ttsttr J ewrt W® ifc •if 11 'ft® * — •.' Tower Concert Series • Vs’ ^£3 .V Try out our convenient drive thru to get oil your water supplies from ! ing board of appeals for 13 years. She is serving on the 911 Review committee, rep­ resenting the township. Assets she sees in the township include the natural areas owned by the state. “Our township is 65 per­ cent state-owned. That natu­ 4 asset,” she ral area is a huge said. “All our lakes, own township park, our fire sta­ tion are all wonderful. One of the biggest assets is our citizens and the sense of community they have in all to 1058 Live Music from 7 to 9pm Under the Caledonia Village Centre Clock Tower -- —•* ----- -- & Friday, August Sth J> ! DURA: CUBE i 3 *<*•*-• -*-*-*r I i Duro-CubeSah 40lbs. bag 1 — -/.J * ■3 1 Purified Drinking Water 5 Gallons 1 ft ■t, • ? - —’ w so ' F I I I I 4 ■ 4 ■ I Popcorn, Pop & Water "Sc 1 <o Michigans Premier Steel Pan Trio Presented by Dr. Atkinson & Dr. Grias giM Coming up ' * •' Blue Molly (five member blues band) Sept. 5 Northern Blue String Band (bluegrass music) Oct. 3 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 PRIN6 YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND ENJOY THE LIVE TUNES Will be moved inside m event of rein -n % Hr Xi 7 X. �The Sun and News. Middleville, August 2. 200B' Page 9 & Assailant arrested in Thornapple Township SPRINGS, continued from previous page ■ 8 “S * ' 51 iw.. ‘W 1 Si ts*k8 IS is ■ r"W process, the master planning process, input from surveys and meetings. They are built to allow consistent develop­ ment. A business or com­ mercial development must also be compatible with the surrounding area. But all ordinances are fluid and can be changed as is deemed necessary.” Other issues Cook sees facing the township are future growth from the prob­ ability of the Bradley casino, L rowth in the water and sewer systems, and pedestri­ an traffic in densely populated and high-traffic areas. “Protecting*4 the quality of life we all enjoy here is important,” she said, addin that cooperative zoning efforts with both Orangeville and Wayland townships will become more essential. Cook noted that this is the fifth election for her. She did not attend the candidate forums because they were focused on people running for the first time. She said she looks forward to a time when she can attend the Barry County Leadership training sessions. In closing, she said. “In 16 years I have missed only eight meetings, and this includes all board, commit­ tee and special meetings. I have been the only board member in these 16 years that does not live on a lake. I have tried to be fair in all decisions and will continue to do so. I am not afraid to good, healthy businesses tackle difficult issues head- from getting started.’’ Other issues of concern on. I am always available to hear and help with concerns, are drainage in some areas big and small. Any position I requiring professional man­ take on any issue with the agement and the need to cut impact on all residents of the traffic on the lakes. “Funneling (uncontrolled township are top priority. I also will continue to attend access to the lake) must be classes and seminars in order controlled.” he said. he said Finkbeiner to be as informed as I possi­ believes that strong, experi­ bly can be.” Incumbent trustee Jack enced elected officials are Finkbeiner has lived in the needed to ensure the future township for 21 years. He is of the township. He said he wants residents married and has three sons and six grandchildren. He to know that he has 20 years graduated from Thomapple of experience as a trustee and % Kellogg High School and member of the planning and worked in retail management zoning boards. He says, “I for 25 years. He was a mem­ listen to people's comments ber of the Gun Lake and follow through on Improvement Board and them.” Shane VandenBerg is served on the Middleville running for trustee. He is a and Thomapple Fire depart­ 20-year resident and business owner in Yankee ments for 25 years. He said. “ We have a great Springs Township. He is sinrecreation-oriented township gle, has a high school educa­ with 19 lakes and lots of tion and works in the con­ state-owned land for hunt­ struction industry, running ing. camping and fishing. his own business. The most important assets We also have a township park open to the public for to him are the state recre­ sports, walking, jogging and ation and game areas. Il These areas are a hop. picnicking. Yankee Springs Township also has a substan­ skip and a jump from your tial amount of commercial back door,” he said. He believes the best way property which is also part of the master development to preserve the lake and rural community feel of the townplan. “The best way to preserve ship while encouraging comis the lakes and rural character mercial development is to maintain the standards through zoning. “Lake and rural zoning, in place in our ordinances. Lowcring those standards along with zoning ordi­ just to fill space discourages nances, protect the rural life style.” he said. “To encourage development in commer­ cial zones, an open mind is On July 25, Bam Counts necessary. A can-do < • attitude Sheriff Deputies were dis­ works best.'' patched to Thomapple Other issues important in Township where a woman Yankee Springs Township said she had been assaulted are future growth of infraby her boyfriend. structure and ground water The victim said they had monitoring, he said. been attending a party when VandenBerg attended all her boyfriend was asked to four leadership forums this leave because of his inappro­ year in preparation for run­ priate behavior. On the way ning*-4 for office. to her car, she said, he One thing he wants resi­ became angry and pushed dents to know is that, “I am her to the ground, dragged an advocate of term limits'' her across the ground and Township Constable struck her in the face. Incumbent Charles Misak, She said the man, identified a Republican, is unopposed. as Ronald Allen Hankamp. * I 33. of Hastings was on parole and she suspected he had been using drugs in addition to alcohol prior to the assault. Deputies found the man near the victim's vehicle. He told deputies he had argued with the victim but had not assaulted her. Hankamp's blood alcohol level was measured at-. 14 percent and deputies found a substance on his person that was later determined to be cocaine. He was arrested and » lodged in the Barn County Jail. < 0667SCC6 Brian McKeown D.D.S. | i | 269.795.4400 OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER SMILE 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 I | I I Middleville Family Dentistry Most Insurance Accepted, Including Healthy Kids H I ISSUES niv ■ UTRhifi taajkft;:, I hndtt hifwssa: 11 * ' si* waWhiu •• • COMMUNICATION is#1 because it is essential in every business. It is especially important to township government because the township board is the closest government entity to its people. Therefore, as your township clerk I will respond to phone calls, e-mails and other requests in a timely manor. Follow up - follow through. • EMERGENCY SERVICES - The township has been struggling with reimbursement and operational issues. With my history and knowledge of ambulance reimbursement and fire department operations, I feel I am the best candidate to assist with stabilizing funding. M «1 • tai • FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - I Ji" With the poor economy and financial hardship in our state and community, it is especially important for our township to monitor spending carefully. As your township clerk, it will be my responsibility to monitor and help control the budget. I take this responsibility seriously. With my knowledge, education and previous experience, I am confident in my ability to meet this goal. • DUNCAN LAKE- All those who live on Noffke Drive know how frustrating the continuing prob­ lems and increased cost of the sewer system are. I plan on looking extensively into the management of the system and options for the future. QUALIFICATIONS • Highly organized and detail oriented • Strong analytical skills EXPERIENCE • Over 10 years of service with Thornapple Township Emergency Services • Experience in program funding, development, implement tation and monitoring, including a computerized field reporting system and in-house billing for Thomapple Township Emergency Services which ended the use of a private billing company and increased efficiency, reduced accounts receivable, reduced bad debt and improved cash flow. This project also eliminated duplication of effort between patient care reports and billing data entry, improved hospital turn-around times and increased accuracy of reports and coding. • Experience in office administration including records management, personnel staffing, payroll and training programs • Experience in insurance operations management, including billing, claims, reimbursement, HIPAA compliance and customer service • Experience in writing, implementing and monitoring quality improvement programs. • Experience in statistical analysis, tracking and trending • Knowledge in health care regulatory compliance and licensure EDUCATION • Cornerstone University Bachelor of Science in Management - Graduated Summa cum laude (with highest honor) • Davenport University - Health Services Administration Course study • National Fire Academy - Management of EMS and Advanced Leadership issues in EMS - Course study - 6 cred­ it hours • Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS) Management, Quality Assurance/lmprovement, Reimbursement, HIPAA and Medicare Compliance Training ____ • Licensed Paramedic since August 1996 - EMT Basic 19941996 • State Certified Fire Fighter I & II • CPR - Basic Life Support Instructor • Excellent communication skills F3 • Proven leadership abilities PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES H IV • Reliable and dedicated F 4' • Solid research abilities ' * IJI >5 I J • Very diverse with a wide range of experiences 06675814 • Served on the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Reimbursement Committee • Served as Thornapple Township Emergency Services liai­ son to Barry County Emergency Medical Services Council • Started and coordinated blood drives at township 19962005 Vote August 5 th Lesa VanderMeer for Thornapple Township Clerk ABOUT ME • I have lived locally my entire life (Caledonia, Hastings) • I graduated from Caledonia High School with honors • I currently reside on Duncan Lake with my husband John and daughter Briana Yarger who will be a senior at TK in the fall. We enjoy water sports, snow­ boarding, cooking, music and staying active • Son Mike Yarger and John's daughters Rachael, Michelle and Ashley all graduated from TK High School • I have one grandson, Brayden • Currently attending Brightside Church Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lesa VanderMeer for Thomapple Township Clerk, 7477 Noffke Dr., Caledonia, Ml 49316 lrvandermeer<s>charter.net • www.ElectLesaVandermeer.com V • 1 �1W1>e Sun and Nwwx Mrtdwvilte Au^uw 2 2006 Freeport Elevator has new owners 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 Cue don iA TOWNSHIP Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 A 1/1* 6 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Fl Bl JC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning C <4 the Charter Township of Gdedonu Will hold a public hearing on August IS. 2008. af 7:00 pin., al the Cakd'foia Township and Village Mall, 250 South Maple Street * Caled'»nu Michigan. ALONG E&W 1/4 UNE TO N&S 1/4 UNE TH S ALONG N&S V4 UNE TO A UNE BEARING S 62D OOM OOS E FROM BEG TH N 62D OOM OOS W TO BEG » SU 5 T5N R10W thr application <4 Furemual Insurance C'ffnpanv and Foremost Corporation 6132 60th Street »4 Amrncj tor amer »dmmU in rhe Foremocf Corporation f’larmed I ’nit AU. OF SEC 5 EX COM 81349 FT S OD OHM 26S F AM)NG W SEC I>r vrkFpmcnt <Krgl l^akr 'riv.t Park I Ithe ’IVD’i, established tn auordance with the Final br^rkipnirnt Plan of the FUD. UNE & 886.24 FT N 76D 11M 38S E & 29.53 FT N 13D 48M 22S Thr prnpMcd amendment, would, if adapted, accomplirh the M kiwing. arrrrig others W & 820.56 FT N 76D I IM 4OS £ FROM NW COR OF SEC TH S 13D 48M 20S E 731.84 FT TH S O4D 43M O9S E 213.47 FT TH N 77D 48M S5S W 47.67 FT TH WLY 710.07 FbALONG A 1060 0 FT RAD CURVE LT/LONG CHORD BEARS S 82D 59M 39S W 69687 (11 Revise <ertain parcel boundaries within the Pt ’D: I2l Amend the Praine C reek Office Park, located within the 114/. to inc reaae the number of available office buildings under cer­ tain terms and conditions and to approve certain otlxr changes (3l To establish certain private road casements within the PUD; <41 To reduce the screening and buffering area around the penme ter of Kraff ladcc Office Park to 50 feet, and (5) To reduce the building Ktheck from ro*d» within the Kraft Lake Office Park to 50 led The lands owned by the applicant and affected by the requested amendments arc commonly described as 6110. 6200, 6210 and 6600 Kraft Avenue, 6132 and 5930 60th Street; and 5667. 5659. 5645. 5642. 5639 and 5633 Prairie Creek Drrve, and are legally described as follows: FT TH S 63D 48M 12S W 451.05 FT TH N 26D 11M 38S W 55.89 FT TH NU 116 45 FT AIjONG A 767.0 FT RAD CURVE LT/LONG W 400 FT TH S 89D 51M 36S W TO W SEC UNE TH NLY TO NW COR OF SEC TH ELY ALONG N SEC UNE TO A UNE BEARING N 76D 11M 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D 11M 38S W TO A UNE BEAR1N(. S PERP TO N SEC UNE FROM A PT 165 0 FT W FROM N 1/4 COR TH S PERP TO N SEC UNE TO A PT 418.56 FT S FROM N SEC UNE TH W PAR WITH N SEC UNE 208.0 FT TH N FROM BEG TH S 76D 1 IM 38S W TO BEG & EX SW 1/4 & EX S 350 FT OF E 500 FT & EX COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S OD 56M 36S E AUJNG W SEC UNE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D O3M 24S E 316.32 FT TH N 63D OOM OOS E 559 07 FT TH N 821) 11M 26S E 657.43 FT TH S 11D 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH S OD (KIM OOS 70.53 FT TH S 37D 15M X3S E 159.18 FT TH S 74D 31M 05S E 415.12 TH N 34D 14M 28S E 786.53 FT TH S 62D 31M 04S E 386.62 FT PART OF NWFRL 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S OD 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE 306.35 FT TH N 76D I )M 38S E 766 42 FT TH S 130 48M 22S E 36.09 FT TH N 76D 1 IM 38S E 732.66 FT TO N SEC IJNE TH WLY AI/)NG N SEC LINE TO BEG EX THAT PART LYING NLY OF FOL DESC LINE - COM 82.09 FT S OD O8M 26S E ALONG W SEC UNE FROM NW COR OF SEC TH N 891) 21M 315 E 54635 FT TH ELY 853 02 FT ALONG A 4084 65 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/UlNG CHORD BEARS N 83D 22M 33S E 851.47 FT/TO PT OF ENDING * SEC 5 T5N R1WW TH S 27D 28M 56S W 356.92 FT TH S 41D OOM OOS W 554.11 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH S 47D 32M 12S W 92.50 FT TH S 45D (KIM OOS W 295 41 FT TO BEG OF THIS EX N 45D OOM OOS E 295 41 FT TH NELY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE RT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 47D 32M I2S E 92.50 FT/TH N OD OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH N 41D (KIM OOS E 554.11 FT TH N 27D 28M 56S E 356.92 FT TH N 621) 31M 04S W 380.62 FT TH S 34D 14M 28S W 786.53 FT TH 901) (KIM OOS W 412.21 FT TH N 21D ' 51M03SW 709.7) FT TH N 741) 31M 05S W 415.12 FT TH N 37D 6200 Kraft Avrnur 15M 33S W 159.18 FT TH N OD OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH NWLY PARI OF SEC COM AT NW COR THEREOF TH S OD 56M 36S E AU ING W SEC LINE 1750 0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH NELY 321.75 FT ALONG A 707.50 FT RAD CURVE TO 160 49 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE LT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D (X>M OOS E 525.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 UNE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 UNE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S LT/IjONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318.99 FT/TH N 63D ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A UNE BEARING N 62D OOM OOS W OOM OOS E 559 07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAI ) CURVE TO RT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 82D 11M 26S E 65743 FT/TH S 1 ID 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH S 37D 15M 33S E 159 18 FT TH S 74D 31M 05S E 415.12 FT TH S 2ID 51M 03S E 709.71 FT TH 90D OOM OOS E 412.21 FT TH N 34D 14M 28S E 786.53 FT TH S 62D 31M O4S E 380.62 FT TH S 27D 28M 56S W 356.92 FT TH S 41D OOM OOS W 554.11 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH SWLY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/LONG CHORD BEARS S 47D 32M 12S W 92.50 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS W 295 41 FT TO BEG OF THIS DESC FROM BEG TH S 62D OOM OOS E TO BEG & EX COM 693 92 FT S 89D 04M 16S W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE FROM E 1/4 COR TH S 33D 08M 40S W 37.64 FT TH S 1ID 52M 47S E 193.55 FT TH N RAD CURVE TO RT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 41D 41M 43S W 298.89 FT/TH N 291) 1 IM 12S W 22932 FT TH N 1 ID 24M OOS E 108.52 FT TH N 55D 21M 42S E 8.75 FT TH NWLY 308.21 FT ALONG A 360 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/LONG CHORI) BEARS N 30D 50M 06S E 298.99 FT/TH S 83D 41M 31S E 97.0 FT TH S 491) 52M 02S E 437.0 FT TH S 33D 08M 40S W 413.78 FT TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W 12S E 92.50 FT/TH N OD (KIM OOS 420 12 FT TH N 41D OOM OOS 5930 60th Street W 380.62 FT TH S 34D 14M 28S W 786.53 FT TH 90D (K>M OOS W 412.21 FT TH N 21D 51M 03S W 709.71 FT TH N 74D 31M 05S W 415 12 FT TH N 37D 15M 33S W 159.18 FT TH N OD OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH NWLY 160 40 FT ALONG A 940 0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/IXJNG CHORI) BEARS N 83D 3OM 26S W 160.21 FT/TH S OD OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S AIjONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 62D (KIM OOS W FROM BEG TH S 62D OOM OOS E TO BEG • SEC 5 T5N R10W Jim Decker, owner of Freeport Elevator for 25 years, has sold the business to a local couple, Jamie and Cheryl Poll of Alto pur chased the business at a pub­ lic auction held lliursday. July 31. The Polls plan to re­ open the elevator in the next few weeks. Freeport will not be with­ out the business for long. said Decker. “We had a lot of loyal customers who hated to see us leave. With the new owners. I am confident the community will be glad to sec the place open again.** Watch for details as the Polls get ready to open. "Stop in and welcome the Polls to the community. They arc anxious to help you,” said Decker. You may even sec me now and again wandering around the store ” Jamie added, “We arc looking forward to meeting old and new' customers. We also plan on having the same great service they they’ve been accustomed to. We plan on running it in a ven similar fashion as the Deckers had done in the past " PART OF SW 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S OD 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 31632 FT TH NELY 321 75 FT ALONG A 707.50 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318 99 FTTH N 63D OOM OOS E 559 07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT/1X1NG CHORD BEARS N 82D JIM 26S E 657.43 FT/TH S 11D 22M 53S W 60 0 FT TH NWLY 160 40 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/1DNG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/TH S OD OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 857.74 FT TO BEG OF THIS DESC TH N OD OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING S 62D OOM OOS E FROM BEG TH N 62D OOM PART OF NWFRL 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S OD 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC UNE 813.49 FT TH N 76D 11M 38S E 886.24 FT TH N 131) 48M 22S W 29.53 FT TH N 76D 1 IM 38S E TO A LINE BEARING S PERP TO N SEC UNE FROM A PT WHICH IS 373.0 FT W FROM N 1/4 COR & TO BEG OF THIS DESC TH S PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A PT 418.50 FT S FROM N SEC UNE TH E PAR WITH N SEC UNE 208.0 FT TH N PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A UNE BEARING N 76D 11M 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D 11M 38S W TO BEG • SEC 5 T5N R1OW 5667 Prairie Creek committee, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee, the Barry Township audit of transfer station. and the Barry 0 Township Building Advisory Committee. He said he has extensive government involvement and knows the concerns of many county res­ idents. Alden said important issues arc keeping the county “clean and green,” the jail. economic development and working with a limited budg­ et for parks and recreation. Robert Houtman is retired Florida court clerk. He has experience as a coun commissioner in iy Kalamazoo County, and he said he has the ability to work with local government for intergovernmental c<x>pcration. He said he knows how to do the job and has a lot of experience. Issues important to him are eco­ nomic development for the private sector and working with all partners in the crimi nai justice community. DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5659 Prairie Creek UNIT 6 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CON DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5645 Prairie Creek UNIT 7 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CON­ DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5642 Prairie Creek UNIT 1 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CON DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5639 Prairie Creek 660(1 Kraft Avenue UNIT 10 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CON Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals DOZER WORK ~ DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 Great Rates & Local Servicing OF S 518 FT & EX W 660 FT OF E 1560 FT OF S 660 FT & EX S 940 FT OF E 900 FT & EX COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 56M BLACK TOP SOIL Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap OOS W TO BEG • SEC 5 T5N R10W SW 1/4 EX S 254 FT OF W 164 FT & EX E 130 FT OF W 683 FT 56.33 Pra i ne C reek OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E UNIT 8 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY' CON 316.32 FT TH NELY 321.75 FT ALONG A 70750 FT RAD CURVE DOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PIAS NO. 452 LIBER 457K PAGE 4% No application fee, underwriting fee, dosing fee. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and com­ Low cost, competitive rate programs available. TO LT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318.99 FT/ TH N 63D OOM OOS E 559.07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 82D 1 IM 26S E 657.43 FT,TH S 11D 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH NWLY 160.40 FT $ ALONG A 940 0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/TH S OD OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D £ OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 857.74 FT TO BEG OF f THIS EXCEPTION TH N OD OOM OOS TO E&W V4 LINE TH E I *? ).»< I* 41 jasW* Iff fillin' COMMISSION, continued from page 2-------------------- UNIT 5 • PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CON 6210 Kraft Avenue "»*7, 541) 12M 14S W 116.82 FT TH NWLY 301.28 FT ALONG A 69(1 FT TH N 45D OOM OOS E 295.41 FT TH NELY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 47D 32M E 554 11 FT TH N 27D 28M 56S E 356.92 FT TH N 62D 31M 04S Tern and Jim Decker (left) turn over the keys to the Freeport Elevator to Jamie and Cheryl Poll ol Alto after an auction Thursday PERP TO N SEC UNE TO A UNE BEARING N 76D 1 IM 38S E FT TH S 21D 51M 03S E 709.71 FT TH 901) OOM OOS E 412.21 FT 6110 Kraft Avenue ■j*’a* " i’ I# CHORD BEARS N 30D 32M 37S W 116.34 FT TH S 67D 46M 57S W 155.81 FT TH N 62D 48M 42S W 266 75 FT TH N 00D 08M 24S ment on the requested amendments in the PUD. Written comments may be submitted to the Township, at the above-stated address up to the time of the public hearing Call Alice Doherty at 616559.4535 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichlgan.com Dated. July 29. 2008 tt UNITED DANK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA MOXS3AM COMOKADO Good things happen when people get United i �< The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 11 Began paving has significance for Barry County by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Tuesday, July 29, about 30 people gathered to celebrate the paving of Sixth Street in Wayland Township, a few miles west of the Barry County line. Usually the paving of a road is just a nor­ mal part of summer con­ struction. Detouring may cause a few delays, and the planning often takes many more weeks than the actual work. But this project was spe­ cial. The cost. $308,000. was shared by Wayland Township and members of the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomi Indians. James Nye. a representative from the tribe, said that this first use of federal money by the tribe is significant for sur­ rounding communities as well. Monte Davis, who was in charge of the project for the tribe, also stressed the part­ nership that made this proj­ ect possible. The $200,000 contributed to this project by the tribe came from funds to assist tribes with road projects. The decision was made to pave 1.5 miles of Sixth Street south of M-179 because it is used by local residents as well as members of the tribe going to programs held at the Bradley Indian Mission community center. Nye said funds the tribe received from the federal grant can be used in the tribe's service area which includes Barry County. < •5 -* Great Lakes Longbow Invitational XXIV coming to Charlton Park Aug. 8-10 % is > >'■ •» ^5 for all ages and skill levels. Attendees can participate in the Silver Arrow Shoot­ based on the old “Robin Hood” style tournament, the Clout Shoot - a distance and accuracy event; three 3-D courses for fun, or try their luck at the turkey novelty shoots. A range will be set up just for young longbow shooters. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, and archery vendors will have new and used bows, arrows and all of the traditional archery sup­ plies on hand to get prepared for the upcoming hunting season or just some backyard shooting. The GLLI is an all-week­ end event, so guests can come out to the park, camp and enjoy the whole experi­ ence, or just come for the day The Michigan Longbow Association (MLA) will be holding its sixth annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational (GLLI) at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Friday through Sunday, August 8, 9 and 10. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world’s largest longbow event, is in its 24th year, while the MLA is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Charlton Park is the location for the GLLI, which has previously been held in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. The GLLI is a weekend full of longbow shooting, browsing the traditional archery vendors' displays, eating and carousing with other longbow enthusiasts. There will be shooting events to get a taste. Either way, if planning to shoot, this is a longbow and wooden arrow event, so leave other bows at home. The MLA believes in pass­ ing on the tradition of archery and has loaner equipment for kids and also allows children •II. to shoot recurve bows. Plus, children 16 and under hoot for free. Camping is $6 per night before Thursday, and $6 for the weekend. There is a $6 per adult gate fee for the weekend. For more information, the MLA Web site is michiganlongbow.org/glli.htm or call MLA Council Member Ken Scollick at (248) 634-0845. 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Sr-** Vziti— IrSn x : je Si®*; xe is hsra: j* I te i rst ’«sr : s iEsI#-’ ■ FACT: There are over 400 high density lots currently approved for development in Caledonia that are unsold. ! *< * ij -•< A %• * V F * •* / e FACT: In a recent survey, 83-percent of Caledonia residents stated they oppose putting more land into high Map I density development. 0^ FACT: Bryan Harrison is the only candidate for Supervisor who did not seek to add more f * high density development to the Master Land Use Plan. J 3B* — ■Sr. < L ----- Caledonia does not have to look far to find communities where over-development has destroyed the quality of life, crowded the schools, and clogged streets with traffic. I I 1 Let’s not make the same mistake! BRYAN HARRISON 0 TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Vote August I 5th! r .<} Bryan Harrison. Actions that match the words. Paid for by: Friends of Bryan Harrison - 8989 Lenter Dr - Caledonia, Ml 49316 i 06675881 �/• Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville, August 2, 2008 FORUM, continued from page 1 said'that when she does not have money, she does not spend it; Michigan needs to adopt the same approach to the state budget, she said. Yonker was more cau­ tious, saying, "The Fair Tax proposal has positives. The prebate is difficult to under­ stand, especially for seniors who don’t file returns." He said he felt the state has to free business from paying the cost of state government. In a conversation following the forum, Yonker said that the biggest obstacle to the proposal is the need for voter education. He is convinced once voters understand it, they will support it. •J In an introduction to the question on education, mod­ erator John Crawford, presi­ dent and chief executive offi­ cer of the chamber, said edu­ cation is a priority in the state budget and consumes one-third of tax revenues. "Why should education be held harmless?" he asked. Elias responded first, say­ ing that his daughter goes to a private Lutheran school. He favors more choice for parents and in a prior conver­ sation, indicated he objected to the socially liberal agenda make the move now • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice Fr - t^m, C I call > 3 n •pplic^tdisc as far® (tuofe Stauffer & Wiggers • I I ' WBURANCE Your partner tn protection insurance, inc. 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 he finds in public education. Steil said that the state spends a billion dollars a month on education. She feels the school districts need to investigate privatizing services. "The savings statewide would be tremendous," she said, adding that the current state teachers' retirement system, which is a definedbenefits plan, also must become a defined-contributions system. Yonker, a former Caledonia school board member, said he did not sup­ port any increase in spending on education right now. He cautioned that - privatizing services is not always a money-saver. "We looked into it and put out bids for janitorial services in Caledonia. We discovered we were doing it for less money in-house," he said. Cyrus said that privatizing •!• custodial services was fine with him. Rather than increasing the state budget for education, he would pre­ fer to "fine tune teacher ben­ efit and pay packages." He also supports merit pay for teachers. ' • Turning to the audience questions, the requirement that school •It districts pay pre­ vailing wages (the DavisBacon law) and the Public Act 312 law, all said both should be repealed. 06660257 Steil said that the prevail­ ing-wage law increased con­ struction costs for school dis­ tricts by 15 to 20 percent. Yonkers agreed, saying that public construction costs should be aligned with those of private industry. Cyrus supported repeal, and Elias said the law. was anti-busi­ ness and that districts should be able to negotiate the best possible price. On Public Act 312, the binding-arbitration law for public safety employees, the general view was that it hin­ ders the ability of local gov­ ernments to consolidate serv­ ices; only Cyrus disagreed, noting its limited applicabili­ ty. He is, however, willing to revisit the law. Yonker observed that gov­ ernments have to start work­ ing together. The problem with PA 312, for him, comes when there are salary dispar­ ities between different units wishing to consolidate. Steil agreed and segued into revenue-sharing. Local governments are not com­ pensated fairly in revenue­ sharing and she favors a percapita increase in revenue­ sharing. • Elias noted that the east side of the state gets far more money, especially Detroit. He supports belt-tightening, saying, Scrutinize everything." The Reform Michigan auk paft ■ Government Now proposed constitutional amendment drew primarily negative reviews. Cyrus said he liked some of it but was concerned that it offered too many changes. Elias commented that he was not a fan of leg­ islation by petition and would oppose it. Steil said she opposed reducing the size of the legislature and its pay. Yonker said he felt that it was bad for Michigan. In his closing remarks, Yonker stressed his 23 years of effective leadership in running a landscaping busi­ ness, his terms on the Caledonia Community Schools District Board of Education, and his service on a landscaping industry board for four years in Lansing. He added that he had a lot of energy. In his view, the leg­ islature needs common­ sense, real-life leadership and an awareness of the impact of taxes on business­ es. Although he did not say so and indeed may have been unaware of it at the 6 p.m. forum, Yonker has been endorsed by the editorial board of the Grand Rapids Press as the preferred candi­ date. Cyrus, whose career as a state trooper had been cut short by an injury received in the line of duty, observed that when one door closes, another opens. He said he has made a survey of occu­ pations in the legislature and the majority of the current legislature appears to be composed of those with a business background. "If a business background in the legislature is impor­ tant, why don't we have a better legislature?" he asked. Elias, who had identified himself as always being interested in politics, focused on the energy issue. He sup­ ports efforts to drill for more oil. In a private conversation, he had said that he objected to the Steil family's apparent lock on the" 72nd district seat and that was why he was running. Steil, who has been endorsed by the chamber, dealing with the issue posed by her family connection, said, "Serving is a privilege. I wanted to give back to the community. I am not willing to give up on Michigan." She also noted the disparity between the number of women and the number of men in the legislature. She concluded her remarks, saying, "I've had a unique opportunity to learn govern­ ment. I suI 1. rt a leaner govemment. I am an NRA mem­ ber and a CCW (concealed weapons) permit holder. 1 support transparency in gov­ ernment." >> •!• TkmnappPe Totutttpkiip 0. fa ri A'" aX ■5? 1 w'l J in* pi*® p jjisai IS sit I « Re-elect Susan r1 9 Vhetstra for V, toft Us filliuS jisnifa klital Mil Thornapple Twp. Cleric ©@WQK]® 7S3@ <£l©(3 ©®KI@as your Township Clerk, Susan has: CONTROLLED SPENDING • by implementing a computerized purchase order system and review of all invoices by the Township Finance Committee • increased oversight of payroll records • phased in better budgeting practices using a “zero based budget” approach requiring departments to justify their expected expenditures rather than adopting a budget similar to the prior fiscal year - I :-£®ntu ’“an Susan has been married to Karl, USMC veteran for 14 years. They have two children, daughter Emily & son Wyatt. ENHANCED OFFICE EFFICIENCY • implemented a computer network system & software that can be shared by multiple users, enhancing administrative, accounting and tax/assessing information available on a daily basis as well as improving office communication EDUCATION: • Business Administration, WMU • M.B.A., Michigan State University IT IMPROVED ELECTION ACCESSIBILITY B • through the creation of a 3rd Precinct for voters in the Village of Middleville • received grant funding to improve polling place accessibility for disabled voters EXPERIENCE • Thomapple Twp. Clerk 2002-present • Thornapple Twp. Trustee 2002-2002 • Graduate, Leadership Barry County COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Barry Co. Economic Dev. Alliance, Board Chair • Member, Middleville Rotary Club • Treasurer, Barry Co. Republican Party • Exec Board Member & Precinct Delegate • Thornapple Area Parks & Rec. Commission • Secretary/Treasurer, 5K race director • Middleville Heritage Days Cmte Member • Member, Right to Life of Michigan • Member, Peace Reformed Church, Middleville Mt, -V Hr M- Michigan law requires the clerk to carry out three major responsibilities- Township record keeping, financial opera­ tions and elections. Current projects that Susan is working on to enhance customer service to township residents include: • • • • placing township minutes on-line in a searchable format computerizing Township Cemetery records enhancing the Township website codifying the Township Ordinances and placing them in a searchable format on-line -• ■* x / * * c * v.-^ * - it y V • J" X. & $ s,‘ S: z to * e* One of Susan’s main tasks as Thornapple Township Clerk is ensuring the reliability’ and integrity of the election process. She encourages all citizens to exercise their right to vote. VOTE TUESDAY AUGUST 5th! Paidjorby The Committee to Elect SusanJ. VI ietstra Thornapple Twp. Clerk, PO Box 131, Middleville, Ml 49333 0* ■ s.’- ■ I ,'S �s \ ■V •Ow &*■> «J News HAddhsv*, August 2 20® Page ’3 ' ■V Irving Township has only one contested position • sn by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In Irving Township, incumbent Clerk Carol J, Ergang of Middleville is fac­ ing opposition from Hope Bird of Hastings for the Republican nomination for clerk. Running unopposed arc Supervisor George London, Treasurer Lynette Wingeier ami trustees larry and Brummel Charles Boulter The renewal of the fire millage also is on the ballot. Hope Bird has lived in the township for 29 years and is a lifetime resident of Barry County. She attended and graduated from TNimapple Kellogg School, attended Kent Skills center and com­ pleted its computerized accounting program, attend cd the KCC Fehsenfeld Office 97 program She currently works part time at fhomapple Kellogg S7 • > §■ K &$ tetr. k 'V » ■ '%■ .. ‘It’S. .. J'S > SS7- 1^2''■ i S<i 7s! s *>»s to i i a^!^*i** bi^11 J iirn II Aft oii^ H ♦ iJoit'- I* L n \i Z 1.^ T(5. 1 Participants must purchase a $5 ’fishing license’ from Gillette s Bait and Hardware to be eligible When they present this fishing license Io Orangeville participating Day* sponsor businev the customer receives raffle tick­ ets and the sponsor business­ es mark each license number on the back of the raffle tick­ et. There is a limit of one tick­ et per person, per business License-holders should visit as many sponux busi­ nesses as possible. The more tickets they collect, the better the chances of winning. C hristopher L. Wilson A raffle drawing will be held during Orangeville Army Pvt. Christopher L. Days at the Orangeville Wilson has graduated from Township Hall on Saturday. One Station Unit Training at Aug. 16. al 4 p.m One grand the U.S. Army Infantry prize winner will be drawn Fort School, Benning. Participants must be present Columbus. Oa. The training lo win. consisted of basic military This is just one of the training and advanced indi­ many activities planned dur vidual training (AIT). ing Orangeville Day. During basic training, the On Friday. Aug. 15. there trainee received instruction in will be a euchre tournament, drill and ceremonies, military with a television a*the grand customs and courtesies, map reading, tactics , basic rifle ln,A A 3-on-3 basketball tourna­ marksmanship, physical fit­ ment will be held Saturday, ness. field training and first Aug. 16. The entry fee per aid Wilson developed com­ team is $25 for early entry and bat skills and handled various entry. and $4(1 on site the day weapons available to the of the tournament. Check tn us infantry soldier. at 9, w ith tip-off* at 10 a m. During AIT. he received Anyone with questions inslmclion lo serve as an infantry man/mor tar man about the basketball tourna­ ment may call 269-623using light and heavy antiarmor weapons . indirect-fire 8340. Check-in fix the horseshoe mechanized support and operations while assigned to tournament will be at 11 am. a rifle or mortar squad The Saturday, Aug. 16. but the (raining included weapons deadline to register for the qualification. tactics, tournament is Friday, Aug patrolling, navigation, field communications, and combat operations: engagement in infantrvw combat exercises, battle drills, land nunc locat­ At Middleville I nited ing.,neutralizing ami evtracl- Methodist Church. Christian ing. and survival operations education directors Shannon during a nuclear, biological Swanson and Kellie Bremer or chemical attack will host a “Beach Party Wilson is the son of Chery I VBS every Tuesday in Wilson of Hastings. The pri­ August from 10 a.m. to noon. vate is a 2005 graduate of Kids kindergarten through Thomapple Kellogg High grade w ill have fun w ith School. Gillette's and Bait Hardware on Marsh Road alongside Gun Mkc should be very busy this week as participants “Go fishing This is a fundraiser for Orangeville and the grand prize is a flat screen televi­ sion. The second prize is a $50 gas card. J’ ,K Middle School Food Service. She pres musly worked as the deputy clerk for Thomapple Township, and poor to that she worked full-time at the Hastings City Bank as a acci Minting/data entry clerk In discussing the assets of Irving Township. Bird said. "We are so fortunate to have a beautiful township with a lot of wildlife. Thomapple River, two cemeteries and a remodeled township hall ” In relation to decisions made about purchasing prop­ erty for a new township hall and fire station she said. I believe Irving Township has adequate space available to them in the township hall that they currently own and oper­ ate from and is very fortunate to have three fire stations nearby to respond to all of Irving Township residents I feel the township has to be willing to listen to the resi­ dents such as the results from Community Foundation the last two elections they “I found thn a very help^ <the residents! are not ready io support a new fire station ful and educaerve program. I would highly recommend and township hall She asked. “At this time this to anyone who has a is it really necessary io have interest in running for public a fire station located in every office.’* va>d Bird In closing, she said. *1 feel township m Barry County that would be over 16 fire as your township clerk with stations if every township mv positive attitude and and city'village thought it skills I a very capable of was necessary to have a fire working in a leadership posi­ tion and will always stnve to staboo T Other issues important tn listen lo the people of the Bird are listening to the resi­ township on the issues that you feel are important lo you dents of Irving Township mem as a resident of Irving The) u a about the quality and upkeep Township ” Carol Lr^anjt has been of the county roads. she said. Bird has not yet participat­ Irvmg Township clerk since 2001 She was bom and ed in the leadership Barry County program but said she raised in Irving Township would like to look further and has lived tn the township for the past 19 yean into this program She and her husband Lyle She did take advantage of the 2008 public service have been mamed for more workshop “Thinking of than 25 yean and share a Running for Public OfficeT blended family of five sons She served as deputy clerk sponsored by the Barry in Thomapple Township for three yean and retired from a position with the State of Michigan after 23 yean Assets of the township 15. by 7 p m. at the township include tlh? more than 4.000 hall acres of state land, she said There will be trophies fix One asset that many resi­ the lop three placing teams dents mav be unaware of are This year Grangeville the beautiful cemeteries Daysis a two-day event, with •a I have been working to the euchre tournament at the make sure that the cemeter­ township hall on Friday ies are maintained and wel­ night coming.’’ she said The fun on Saturday Ergang also noted that the includes a return visit by rcfTMxlelcd township is now Mura the elephant, entertain­ compliant u Ith with the ment. a parade and great Americans with Disabilities food. Act A “Lucky Ducky** race About concerns raised by has early entries available at the purehase of five acres for the Circle Inn and the Gun a possible new township hall River Inn and Lucky Ducky and fire station, she said. 'tickets available thinng the “We aren’t going to lose on event, the property, and down the ■ road a few years, we may need it h’s currently being leased lo a kvai farmer, but perhaps it could be a town­ ship park w residents can pKiuc without traveling hx* tar from home ” The condition of the national and state economy and its impact ixi kcal prop erty values is a major con­ cern to township residents, she said While Ergang has not had the time to attend Leadership Barry County, she has taken I SERVING OUR COUNTRY educational seminars given by the township auditors. Michigan Townships AsMKiatKWi and the county clerk She also ha^ had train­ ing for elections. Ergang has been active at Welcome Comers Church. Middleville Lions Club and Habitat for Humanity. In conclusion. she said. “I enjoy working with resi­ dents I have met both people I have known for years and many new people?* 1 p Senior Project Fresh coupons, class available Scn*< Project Fresh n a any participating fanner's market through Oct. 31. tree pn*gram f« mxfcraic tncrane senaws age 60 years MSU Extension and the and okkr to purchase local­ Commission on Aging ly grown fresh fruits and will be offering more Project Fresh classes for vegetables Scnuxs may sign up to seniors to receive free receive a free coupon txx4 nutrition education and worth $3) lo be used at coupon books at the fol participating low mg dates and times; anv • Wednesday. Aug. 6. Michigan fanner’s market for locally grown fresh I kiton MethodiM f’hurvh pavilion (off of M-431. fruits and vegetables 8:30 a.m. Income is Nixxl on Ixhhc • Tuesday. Aug. 12. bold total Senior citizens Masonic with a monthly income of Nashville $1,604 or lower for one Temple (senior meal site) 10 a m. household member and 15. • Friday. Aug $2,159 or lower for two F.iimvr’s Middleville people qualify . Flach qualifying senior Market. M 37 in the strip citizen can receive one mall on the west side. 9 coupon booklet. If there am. Call MSU Extension at will be a proxy involved or l he for the coupon books, the 269-945-1388 proxy needs to be prevent Commission on Aging at to sign for the coupon 269-948-4856 for further information. book CtHipons can be used at w Orangeville Days’ ’Go Fish’ raffle underway * r * • JJ ——S** ft. - 9 if £4 -4 ft *• - • * * 1X C. 7* • . ■ ,Z- Construction changes face of high school t. Construction at Thomapple Kellogg High School is already changing the face of the budding The former front of the building is being transformed into the new library space which will have a public entrance for library users MARK WHITNEY Middleville VBS will be beach party Tuesday “Join os as we 'surf games, snack, stones and . crafts as they kick off the through the scriptures' by calling 269-795-9266 to reg­ Beach Party on Aug 5. For the past couple of ister. Our VBS collection months, the church has had a this year will support our pop can fundraiser to support food pantry, so please bong the rental of inflatable either canned fruiVvegetabouncers for the game that bles or a paper product to share." day. foR R\RR> COUSIV <IIRK ft VI > ( O M M I I M I s I I o v o II Ac t ountahilitv .. w I fTirimcy Professionalism Plra«- vote in I hr August Sth Primary hrftorfcjfcC-wMWBfXciVtat WWayZSIWUl Bettevi.MlW2l r] V �1 Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 Incumbents challenged in Orangeville Township by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This Aug. 5 election is a way for residents to deter­ mine the future of the Orangeville Township com­ munity. Each candidate was asked to provide an overview of his or her work history, describe the assets of the community, comment on the decision to cut ties with the Delton library, provide infor­ mation about their leadership training experiences and dis­ cuss important issues in the community. Orangeville Township has two Democrats running for •II. the clerk’s post: Incumbent Jennifer Goy and Mel Risner. No Republicans filed. Three Republicans are on the ballot, vying for their party’s nomination to the two available trustee seats. Incumbent trustees Linda Ribble and Robert Perino and newcomer John Marshall are seeking the Republican nomination. Also running for the trustee position are Democrats David Brinkert and Richard Frank. Brinkert did not return a questionnaire. Supervisor Tom Rook is the incum­ bent township supervisor. •II He was bom and raised in Orangeville. He has been married for 26 years and has three grown children. He worked with the Gun Lake Waste water facility for 19 years. He attended Kalamazoo Valley with a major in electrical engineer­ ing. Rook is owner of Horizon Operations water and waste water services which works with municipalities through­ out Michigan. He said the township’s most important assets is its residents. “We board members have worked hard the past years to create a sense of community. Working together for a new township hall has increased participation in food pro­ grams and assistance to the elderly.” Regarding the library. Rook said, “I am very much in favor of providing library services for residents.” He believes that it is important to improve the fire department as the communi­ ty grows. Rook •II also said he would like to see improve­ ment of parks, work with adjoining townships on plan­ ning and zoning issues, and see continued maintenance of roads. He served as a speaker at one of the forums and con­ tinues to be involved in pre­ senting information at meet­ ings throughout the county. “I have really enjoyed serving the past four years. We have had many new improvements, including the community center, memorial site and participation in Orangeville Days. Challenging issues include gravel mining and the Gun Lake village effort.” He concluded, “I would like to serve another term to Although Michigan is facing tough economic times, new companies are moving to the state and existing companies are growing and creating new job options. Stand by your state and Make it Michigan - Great Lakes, Great Products and Great People. Grow your business! Michigan's Small Business Advocate 800.946.6829 mrn MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION MichiganPress.org continue improvements and community encourage involvement.” Jim Delaphiano is running for supervisor. He has lived in the township for 41 years. He has been married 36 years and has two children and five grandchildren. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg and has been part of the Orangeville Township Fire Department for 36 years. He has been a Medical First Responder for 15 years. He retired from General Motors after 35 years. He is a Red Cross vol­ unteer and a member of the Orangeville Day and Orangeville parks commit­ tees. Delaphiano noted the most important assets of the community are its people. “Several community mem­ bers are working together to improve the township hall and park areas to make them more family friendly,” he said. On the Delton District Library decision, he said, “I was not an elected official at that time. To my knowledge, the residents of Orangeville Township voted down a millage to fund the library.” In relation to other issues he said, “As a result of reduced funding for local governments, I believe we need more community involvement. I believe the park is an important issue. Not only do the adults and youths of this township need a safe place to play and have fun with family and friends, so do any visitors to this area.” Delaphiano has not been part of Leadership Barry County or attended the lead­ ership forums but said he has had leadership experience. Delaphiano “I said, believe we need to strive to bring Orangeville Township into the 21st Century. I also believe everyone needs to work together to accomplish our goals, along with our needs and wants for the peo­ ple of Orangeville Township.” Clerk Jennifer Goy is the incumbent clerk, taking the position in 2005. Previous to that, she worked as a para­ professional- for Delton Kellogg schools. She has lived in the town­ ship for 25 years and has three children who attended Delton schools. Goy described some of the assets of the township includ­ ing the Veterans Memorial, Orangeville Day, the township hall, new park, fire depart­ ment, food program and soup kitchen, excellent roads, knowledgeable election inspectors, availability of' •A board members and the many residents who volunteer their time. She described the difficult time concerning the library issue. ‘‘Many hours were spent on research and discussion. In the end. the board •II dis­ agreed on how much money should be spent. Although I was strongly in favor of con­ tracting with Delton District Library and providing serv­ ice to the 441 residents of Orange that have library cards, it was voted down and a one-year contract was signed with Martin Library. However, I believe my fel­ low board members had in mind the best interests of the township residents and that was reflected in their votes.” She said the needs and issues facing the township vary, and it is important to address each and all situa­ tions as they arise. ll The position of clerk requires open communica­ tion with the people of Orangeville, fellow board members, the auditor, and county clerk. The process of moving the offices to the new township hall and com­ puterizing our accounting system were a step in the right direction and the first of many ways the office of the clerk has been improved.” All elections are now held in the township hall and have been upgraded to serve voters in a more convenient location, she said. Goy concluded, saying, ll Orangeville Township has made great strides in the past few years, and it is my hope that we will continue to do so in the future.” Mel Risner is the challenger for the office of Orangeville Township Clerk. She is a lifelong resident. She and her husband, Ted, have been married for 37 years and have two sons and three grandchildren. She graduated from DKHS and attended MSU. She is the owner of Movies in Motion. Risner defines the impor­ tant township assets as the residents. ll We have a community that unites together to help in times of need to help our friends and neighbors.” She praises residents Al Warren, Mark Paradowski, the volunteer firefighters and Dan Boulter for their contri­ butions to the community. Regarding the Delton library issue, she said, “The importance of a library is undisputed. The millage was request defeated. Because of this defeat, I feel that whether the money for the library came from a millage or disbursement from the general fund, it was still tax­ payer moneys. It wasn’t a choice of not contracting with the library. The principie of matter is that it is a reflection of responding to voters.” Risner added that students attending area schools are able to use libraries in those districts. Other issues she said she •II sees as important are that the updated Barry County Planning and Zoning ordi­ nances are about to take effect. Her major concern is a proposed mining opera­ tions and safeguards protect­ ing the community and roads. “Another important issue is Gun Lake and the imporr•II tance for all the surrounding townships to work together to protect this asset,” she noted. Risner also mentioned the impact of the proposed casi­ no in Bradley and how it may impact tourism and job growth. She said she was not able to attend any of the forums this past year. Risner concludes by dis­ cussing the township’s com­ mittee on planning and zon­ ing. She said she helped compose and evaluate a township survey regarding Ill ordinance updates. She and Pal Hale represented Orangeville at the county level. ll We worked diligently to have your voices heard and your concerns addressed,” she said. “As a small busi­ ness owner, I meet and talk with a large number of resi­ dents and hear their concerns and opinions on a wide vari­ ety of issues. As township clerk, I feel my goal is to the keep - community informed and work to have them become more involved.” Treasurer Vickie Ritchie is the cur­ rent treasurer for Orangeville Township where she has been a resident for 40 years. She is married to Bobbie Ritchie and they have two daughters and three grand­ daughters. She graduated from Delton- Kellogg High School and is a cosmetolo­ gist and the owner of Ritchie's Beauty Salon. She recently earned a Real Estate license. Ritchie said owning a business in the township for 32 years allows residents to contact her at her home, business and at the township hall.' She has been the treasurer since 2000. During that time, the township improved tremendously, she said. In 2002, the tax roll was put on computers so tax bills could be prepared in internally. “Through my own efforts, this saved our township $12,000 approximately annually. I also collect sum­ mer taxes so that our town­ ship would receive state funding of $2.50 per parcel which is about $5,500 per year instead of letting the county treasurer do the tax collection. “There have been tough See ORANGEVILLE, page 25 •‘Z u. z >’ > I (it luj (M ■ ll1 ^>2'1 I ■ 1 111 a’ J I I. MW > i!0 |jU iliK w fl • V fl J11® I I I« iW l • . II I > I ^*1 I L —- �< The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 15 State has other races of interest IA % % 'I : J* j- ?k|k? It* If ■ *»% >■ 5 S ■■ r 4: for Barry County Prosecutor on Tuesday, August 5 A Prosecutor we can continue to be proud of! * ita hiding under the deck of a nearby home. • Mulder was arrested on charges of domestic assault and on four warrants out of Barry, Kent and Oceana counties. Middleville. The victim said she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, who had fled the scene. Gina picked up the scent from a hat dropped by the fleeing suspect and tracked Destry Walter Mulder, 42, to where he was < < Re-Elect TOM EVANS —- th The Facts ★ Tom has a career trial record of 25 guilty, 8 not guilty and 1 hung jury Promises Exceeded ★ The Prosecutor's office had 4 more felony convictions despite 87 less felony charges ★ Since Tom has become our Prosecutor, the office has won 27 trials, lost 11 and had two hung juries ★ In 2007, the Prosecutor’s Office came in under budget and returned $110,000 to the county Canine deputy sniffs out suspect Barry County Sheriff's tracking canine, Gina has been out and about lately, clocking in and putting her nose to the ground. On July 15, Gina was called the scene of a possible domestic violence incident in are out of step with the Reform Michigan Government Now segment of their party. They fear the reduction in the number of legislators from the Wayne County area would reduce their influence dispropor­ tionately while increasing similarly that of other parts of the state. Already certified for the ballot is a proposal to allow •It the dispensing of medical marijuana. Preliminary voter tests suggest it will pass. on the November ballot is the requirement in the cur­ rent state constitution for a convention in 2010. The argument goes as follows: Since we are so close to the date for the required conven­ tion. it does not make sense to take up so far-reaching a measure in the heat of an election campaign. A better result could be achieved by the calmer, more deliberative process of an orderly con­ vention. Finally Detroit Democrats the number of changes the proposal seeks to make to the Michigan Constitution. The suit is currently in the court of appeals and is a good can­ didate to make it to the Michigan Supreme Court. Both the appellate court and the state supreme court are at present heavily stacked with Republicans who would have the most to lose if the proposal makes to the ballot in November. argument A second against putting the proposal pendent panel would be cre­ ated and charged with the task of redistricting the state's house, senate and congressional districts to comply with the require­ ments of the 2010 Census. Salaries of all elected offi­ cials in state government, judges, and legislators would be reduced to their year 2000 level, as well, as part of the Reform Michigan Now plan. The proposal was submit­ ted to Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land with more than 470,000 signatures; 380,000 valid signatures are required for the measure to reach the ballot. Still, the proposal may not make it to the ballot. Preliminary tests of voter reaction show that 70 percent of those surveyed said they would vote for the proposal. • The focus of a lawsuit brought by a Detroit legisla­ tor, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and others is by Fran Fa verman Ehlers, who was first Staff Writer elected in 1993 in a special While this year most of election to replace Paul the interest is in the local Henry, who died in office, is races in Caledonia, a couple running for his eighth full of races on the state level term in the House of affect will voters in Representatives. Caledonia. Although there are no Jack Hoogendyk is on the statewide ballot proposals on Republican primary ballot the primary ballot, voters see some, come without opposition. He will will get to face incumbent November. Perhaps the most interest­ Democrat, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, who is running for a ing one for Caledonia voters sixth term, in the general will be the proposal from Michigan election Nov. 4. Caledonia Reform is one of the few places in . Government Now, which is the state where Hoogendyk backed by members of a group that in 2006 failed to is likely to outpoll Levin. Vernon get a proposal to abolish the Congressman incumbent state senate on the ballot. Ehlers, the The group has put forth a Republican in the Third Congressional District, which plan that would reduce the Michigan includes Caledonia, will likely size of the be able to sing a past-tense Supreme Court and the altered chorus of "These boots state’s court of appeals, are walking all over you," to reduce the size of the state Henry Sanchez, who is once legislature from 38 to 28 in more on the Democratic bal­ the senate and 110 to 80 in the house. A special indelot. < ★ Tom has expanded office hours to provide better service to crime victims ★ Tom implemented a full-time internship program, which helps the office, and provides great experience to local law students ★ When Tom was sued, he utilized an insurance provided attorney, so the county taxpayers would not have to pay legal bills ★ Tom increased extraditions of those who leave the state to avoid prosecution Promises Made Promises Kept! X - Community Involvement Endorsed Uy - ★ Middleville Lions Club ★ Middleville United Methodist Church ★ Hastings Kiwanis Club ★Leadership Barry County ★ Big •’•Il Brothers/Big Sisters ★ Michigan Youth in Government ★Good Stewards ★ Loyal Order of Moose *QDMA ★Pheasants Forever ★Wild Turkey Federation ★ Right to Life of Michigan PAC *Ted Nugent’s United Sportsmen of America - Ml ★State Rep Brian Calley ★Fmr State Rep Bob Bender *Fmr Stale Rep Charles Perricone ★ Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff *DarLeaf ★Commissioner Michael Callton ★Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle Paid for by Tom Evans for Prosecutor. PO Box 321. Middleville. 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Was $31,995 J 1 Gordy Hess Tim Harkema John Harkema (ack Martin Sales Sales Sales Sales II ii Nick Bravata Rusty Kermeen Bill Gavin Dave Burgess Sales Sales Sales Sales 632 E. Main St., Caledonia 888-99A-28A6 « 616-891-8104 I CD FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES • 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES 2.9% - / I II I. 99 �4 I Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 jr From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Bujak consensus candidate in Caledonia / To the editor: The annual Grand Rapids Magazine City Guide is out. One of it’s more extensive features is an article ranking 97 area cities, villages, town­ ships, and 29 school districts. Caledonia schools and the township fare well overall with a No. 3 ranking for schools and No. 12 ranking for communities. One of the many categories analyzed was population growth for the period 2000 to 2006. Caledonia Township was No. 1 in this category reflecting, a 30.11 percent growth rate for the period. This growth spiral is not an aberration and it is not expected to stop any time —r - soon. It took about two years, if I recall correctly, to redo the township s five-year master plan, which addresses the future growth of the town­ ship. The planning commis­ sion is charged with develop­ ing the plan, which in turn needs to be approved by the township board. We know, however, that there were and are diametri­ cally opposed and divergent opinions among the commis­ sion and the board on how this growth should or should not happen. Obviously, there are also as many or more opinions held by township residents. . One of the township’s leaders, Walter Bujak. had a singular and unique perspec­ tive and responsibility to get the plan approved. Wally has not only served on the town­ ship board as a trustee for eight years, he is also a plan­ ning commissioner and is the liaison between the planning commission and the board. Getting the five-year plan approved was not an easy task. For Wally, it took countless hours of work, negotiation, compromise and mediation between the two township entities. Wally is one of three can­ didates for the township supervisor position and is the only one with this unique perspective. A vote for Wally Bujak will give the township a supervisor who will have a realistic view of the need for controlled, slow growth con­ sistent with the master plan for the inevitable growth of the township. if I may draw an analogy between Wally and his two opponents, when it comes to how they would handle growth, it would be a traffic light. Wally would be the “proceed but with caution” yellow light. Bryan Harrison, current supervisor, would be “Dr. No” the red stop light, and Robb Munger, a devel­ oper. would be the “full­ speed ahead” green light. It is also important to note that while all candidates claim to want to maintain and preserve the agricultural and low-density aspect of the township. Bujak is the one who has been endorsed by the Citizens For Kent CountyFarmland And Open Space Preservation. In addition, Bujak would also bring a return to consis­ tent and comprehensive com­ munication with the town­ ship residents - something that is sorely lacking under the current supervisor. While we don’t have term limits here, it is time for a change in the Caledonia Township supervisor posi­ tion. Vote for Walter Bujak Aug. 5. John Llewellyn, Caledonia Township Helpful attitude • Hair • Color *T • High/Low Lights shear pleasure serves township well • Manicure/Pedicure • Waxing • Acrylics § CD (£> CD O To the editor: Politics and candidates can sometimes add up to a con­ fusing matter. We all want the best candidate to lead us. run things, get things done, be fair, and most of all, to serve those who elect him or « 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 ^795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS < - II II r South Central Michigan her. Since becoming a Caledonia Township trustee and planning commissioner eight years ago, Wally Bujak has done all of the above. His credo has always been “how can I help you?” He’s proven to be an exemplary trustee, time and time again. Wally Bujak is seeking the of position Caledonia Township Supervisor. Knowing his history of work ethic and service. Plan on voting for Walter Bujak for township supervisor in August. Vai Gootjes, Alto Youth Baseball SCMYB would like to thank the following YOUR CHILDREN HAVE EVERYTHING I businesses for their support of the 2008 season: I % 1 ''•■M 5W t, TriColor Hastings Car Club Mid Michigan Group Hobes Flooring Olson Farms Hastings Elks Viking Corp. Bosley Pharmacy Knook & Kranny Country Furniture Hastings Family Dental Care •v Hastings City Bank Ed’s Body Shop Thornapple Financial Center Yankee Springs Dairy Thornapple Vet Flex Fab Pennock Pharmacy Family Tree Hastings Family Dental Care Masselink Dairy *5 First Rehab Wtfr- ) LIFE INSURANCE? One of the most important things you can give your children is a life insurance policy for yourself. \Y Inch fl is why at Edward Jones, I \ face to face, so we can get to know you and your entire financial picture. To learn about our life insurance products contact your local Edward Jones 06675843 1'2 fl k MR ■‘X YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 9* z; PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 33 AUGUST 14,2008 AT 6:00 PM & p' TO: The residents and property’ owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land with the Special Assessment District NO. 33 and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township of Yankee Springs has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (second hearing) prepared by him covering all properties within the Special Assessment District No. 33 benefited by the proposed ROAD REPAIR & RESURFACING FROM 1080 LYNN DRIVE TO 910 ROCK DRIVE. ALSO, TO INCLUDE PROPER DRAINAGE WHERE NEEDED. (Payne Lake - Middleville, Ml) Said Assessment Roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of aforesaid Special Assessment District as more par­ ticularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs on file with the Township Clerk at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township which assessment is in the total estimate dated July 29, I 2008 from Affordable Asphalt Co. in the amount of $41,685.57. To be added to the amount of improvement is the Publication costs (2) & postage costs and recording secretary fees. & PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed is more particularly described as fol­ lows: 'x. - 1 ~ 1 I 5 , . 1*^ Materials estimated for project: 20A leveling Course Asphalt; 36,\ wearing course asphalt; 22A road gravel; Milling of existing asphalt; hauling of asphalt to a depth of 3” in approximately 17,150 sq. ft.; fin­ ish grade approximately 17,990 sq. fl. for proper water flow; and to install and compact to include above materials to produce an average thickness of 3" in approximately 17.990 sq. ft. of 1080 Lynn Drive to 910 Rock Drive. Complete project proposal is available at the Township Office. -X. t 5igW «• I Property located in Yankee* Springs Township, Barry County. Ml described as follows: 08-16-017-002-10 08-16-017-002-20 08-16-017-002-30 08-16-017-002-40 08-16-017-002-45 08-16-017-004-00 08-16-017-009-00 08-16-020-007-00 08-16-210-001-00 08-16-210-002-00 08-16-210-003-00 £ 08-16-210-004-00 08-16-210-005-00 08-16-210-006-00 08-16-210-007-00 08-16-210-008-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $2,806.00 (or more with drainage estimate) per parcel of land in the district. For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Township Hall on August 14.2008 at 6:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may he examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 9:00 a.m to noon on Friday until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the Special Assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. a MU I I T Iff p I I I? I Mfr 4 ’^IWLI x: ' III After hearing is uumzu closed,, the rxuvi the me public pui/uu nearing inc Township lownsnip Board Doara may con­ firm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide for payment of special assessments in installments with interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution for any and all such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to Special .Assessments. financial advisor. Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-1173 <7 a / www.edwardjones.com ‘I z> / Edwardjones —A II V’ An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in per­ son or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the con­ firmation of the Special Assessment Roll. advisor meets with you www. soymb. com 0 P 4 your local financial l^r I “‘ 7 ili r/K\ / tv 1 THEY COULD ASK FOR. DOES THAT INCLUDE f MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 'A {g All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ;Y 1 Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 * 06676057 �«S-- The Sun and News. Mrtdtevtte. August 2. 2008. Page 17 Integrity shows in voting record I New resident wants new changes To the editor: As long-time residents, or new-comers to Caledonia, we all can appreciate the charm, aesthetics and history of our rural, yet growing, communi­ ty. In our evolving communi­ ty. maintaining these charac­ teristics can be challenging. Fortunately, we've had the of leadership skilled, thoughtful and dedicated township planners. Over the years, they have addressed M difficult growth issues that affect all Caledonians. As a Caledonia citizen, township trustee, planning commissioner and member of the road improvement committee. Walter “Wally” Bujak has always lobbied and insisted on developing safer roadways, protecting our environment (i.e.. the Thornapple River. Farmlands, wetlands, green space), and has always been consistent in researching all the issues when he uses fair judgment with his entire vot­ ing record. t Vlietstra will continue to serve township well To the editor: I have known Susan Vlietstra since we served together on the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. She was and continues to be a strong sup­ porter and still helps out when needed for special events. Wc also worked together as part of larry County Development Economic Alliance. Susan remains a part of BCEDA, an organiza­ tion that she currently chairs, and continues to work for and be concerned with the eco­ nomic climate of » •arry County. In her current capacity of Thornapple Township clerk. Susan deals with diverse including responsibilities administration. election •I feu iliiS 'b I Check Us Out! ■o I• wf tX v Quality Roots O’ o Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. o y 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks- w c w o c <»/■ ► IM 75* VARIETIES J a Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc Z M— «• 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269*795*2232 S^WlW^ I I • GREAT PRICES •• a Grower Direct ♦ GREAT TREES & SHRUBS GREAT SELECTION * •f II • employee benefits, record retention and fiscal responsi­ bility, as well as cemetery lot sales. On any given day. she may work with a new voter regis­ tering for the first time, meet­ ing with a person or family regardingli a cemetery need, and handling concerns of the residents who call, stop by or e-mail. Susan has established an excellent relationship with the staff at Thornapple Township, and her dedication to the township is evident by being available to them even during maternity leave. Susan has the integrity and moral fiber required of an elected official, and I urge you to vote for her re-election on Aug. 5. David Newman, Middleville kA V M-J7 MUdkrilk Light Um .7 miles Right oni Irving Rd.. mile* • Right on Lcw^ Rd.. .4 mile* 2981 Loop Rd.. Middkvilk. Ml 493 J) 0667i44fl • Add Property Value...Maples - wkrtlh* 11 First Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain 1 See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit I Medicare BC/BS I^^i4 PPOM Providers Pnority Health Most other insurances accepted dz. 150 < 269-795-4230 To the editor: I am supporting Robb Caledonia Munger - for Township supervisor for number of reasons. Robb is not a native of Caledonia but has lived and worked in the community for many years. Robb is a businessman who brings integrity and pro­ fessionalism to every endeavor. He lives in the township and his children are a part of our school system. What I appreciate about Robb is that he has a vision for our township to be an outstanding place to live and raise our families. He sets the bar high in his work and brings other people on board. He is reasonable, fair and not afraid of progress. He understands land use and land revenue. I believe our benefit township would greatly from Robb's leader­ ship. Gina Russo. Caledonia VwIImIUGIw seeks balance for township To the editor: It is a privilege to support of Wally Bujak's candidacy for Caledonia Township Supervisor. We are really impressed by how Wally cares about the Caledonia community. One of the areas in which he excels is in his commitment to finding the right balance of countryside and development. This is evi­ dent in his support of the healthy growth in our town­ ship. A few years ago, we were concerned about a sizable development going in adja­ cent to a small nearby lake with a delicate ecosystem. Wally was the only one on the township commission who visited and took interest in its special beauty. With his guidance and input, the com­ mission devised a plan to support both the lake and the new development. Wally Bujak exemplifies fine character, leadership, fairness, honesty, commit* ment and true citizenship, We need a township supervisor with leadership like that of Wally Bujak to help sustain our hometown atmos­ phere in this special community we all call home. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY' COUNTY. MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD • MtODLEMLLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269-79S-9091/ FAX 2697952388 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 21,2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml BARRY COUNTY. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 08-07-02 Parcel ID. 08-16-023-012-90 A request by Christine Boysen and John Nash to construct a pole bam on property located at on Willson Drive, Middleville, ML 2. Proposed amendments to the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance of Yankee Springs Township. This Ordinance pro­ vides comprehensive regulations and procedures for the plat­ ting of subdivisions as well as design standards for subdivi­ sions, site condominiums, and other developments. The pro­ posed amendments primarily address the procedures for review and approval and bring the Ordinance into confor­ mance with State requirements. 3. Proposed amendments to Section 12.9 - Fences, Walls, and/or Other Protective Barriers, of the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance requiring that, where applica­ ble. the finished side of a fence shall face away from the own­ ers property. Please lake further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will he available for public inspection during regu­ lar business hours and at the lime of the public hearing. Signed, writ­ ten letters of comment will he 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. Doug and Peg Cramer. Caledonia Township All persons are invited to he present at the aforesaid lime and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Frank Fiala. Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Re-Elect Brad Kalajainen. Caledonia Township Zoning Administrator 06675849 n The ONLY Candidate u’ith Hands-on Experience fr I DEBBIE SMITH Don’t be fooled by cheap frills ' Your Barry County Clerk • • • • YOUR COUNTY CLERK for 9 years Elected twice as YOUR COUNTY CLERK 17 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Supported by entire staff for re-election in 2008 Saving Taxpayers approximately $50,000 per year by designing and programming ballots and voting equipment rather than paying a vendor I To the editor: I wish all voters in the Caledonia area could sec the It is my belirf. from niv past 8 yrars M Hope Township Clerk, everyday works and deeds of jfl that Debbie Smith is the best qualified candidate for Barry County Clerk with her knowledge, integrity, experience, qualifi­ Wally Bujak. Living in the cation and ability to handle the individual needs of 16 same village as Bujak has Townships Township* along with her other <txninty bounty Clerk ( Jerk duties Linda Eddy Haugh J given me witness to his many good deeds within our com­ Efebbie Smith hat Debbie Smith has the experience, "forked hard w a munity. that conti knowledge. and the dedication to Debbie has alwav. officials casa, •»nd wppon, I keep the Barry County Clerk s office Wally is a true Christian, make our ■ __ o • twent form the ekainn < in especially one of the best in WeM Michigan. _ ( and ihe ability urr who cares about his home, knowledge ^nd Loma Wilson. gramrning the ballots detail are Equaled a;:" <leAtion ,7n Rodent results his community and the town­ Castleton Township Clerk SuM" to I ship at large. Since I have picnkippic TtnrnshTp < attended a number of the or Your Best Selection at the township meetings. I have / AUUU3 ■ o ■ n seen his ’’honesty.' "integri- a and concern for the ty l Auto Accidents Bryan Hemingway MPT Munger has a vision for township candidate who seems like he has a handle on getting things done. I would love to have bike and jogging paths for myself and young chil­ dren al the Alaska Avenue properts that he mentions. It didn’t take me long by asking around to find out about Robb Munger and his family’s great reputation. qcji Workman’s Comp 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 To the editor: I’m a newer resident who has moved from an adjoining city. I love the families and of community warm Caledonia, but am surprised how anti-business and growth the current township leadership is. Robb Munger is the only ..... My objective isn t to offend the old tow nship resi­ dents. but I do want these things that the current leader­ ship hasn’t accomplished or doesn't w ant. ■ INSURANCE £ I Developers, business peo­ ple. community leaders, fire­ fighters and the citizens be has served for eight years have come to know that his integrity speaks from his heart. His character and hon­ esty are beyond reproach and have earned the respect from all who have come in contact with him. When others have said they will protect Caledonia’s green space. Wally actually has done it. When others have said they will protect Caledonia's environment. Wally actually has done it. Wally is a breath of fresh air in our world of “do-as-I-saynot-as-l-do” politicians. President John F. Kennedy said long ago. “Ask not what your country can do for you. ask what you can do for your country." W'ally Bujak as township supervisor will embody that theme and con­ tinue it. Pam Turke, Alto r Alexis Snyder MPT ,o AUGUST 5TH ELECTION Re-fact Your County Clerk Debbie SmithxkN See LETTER, next page Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Your County Clerk Debbie Smith, 7401 E. E Barnum Rd., Rd, Woodland, Ml 48A97 4M97 06674034 �— - Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 F State rep. returns to endorse Thornapple Township clerk To the editor: 1 came to know Thomapple Township Clerk Susan Vlietstra as one of my opponents two years ago in the Republican primary race for State Representative. During that time and after my nomination and election as state representative, I have been impressed with Susan’s integrity, work ethic and knowledge on various issues. She has also been active in helping me to understand the 1 issues that affect township government, particularly as they pertain to the duties of the clerk. Further, she is a tireless advocate for Thomapple Township. As a fellow active member of the Barry County Republican Party, 1 have wit­ nessed Susan's ability to get along well with people and her generosity in giving of her time and knowledge for activities of the party and individual candidates. I also LETTER, continued from previous page Caledonia Township at work. Walter Bujak should be our new township supervisor ‘because he cares and because he's honest. When he makes a decision in his current position as trustee, he does so by investi­ gating the facts, by visiting the site, by whatever means is necessary to actually "get the facts" and then by taking an intelligent stance. He does not then change his mind, and sway with whomever has more influence on him. 1 hope all voters will not be fooled by the fancy, flow­ ery ads of others running, but •!• will look at the facts ... Vote for Walter Bujak for town­ ship supervisor. Sandy Cobb, Alaska know the time and effort it takes to do the job of a polit­ ical party treasurer, which Susan has done for the past five years. I have also had the pleas­ ure of seeing Susan and her family at many community events over the past couple of years, supporting our local non-profit and community­ based agencies and activi­ ties. She is a valuable mem­ ber of many local organiza­ tions including the Middleville Rotary Club and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, cur­ rently serving as its board chair. a As graduate of Leadership Barry County, Susan the understands importance of being involved in her community H and knowing the bigger picture" of what is going on in Barry County and our region. She has also estab­ lished many contacts throughout the county and ED'SBODYSHOP f M I !|Z, , .J »V *' T / r tv-’S * 1 U’ < J r A. 3 A 67 • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available • • • • • 100% Guarantee On Repairs Frame Repairs Glass Repair Spray On Bedliners Complete Vehicle Detail "We meet by accident" Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner g A M Ca> V 4 Computer & E-Scrap Recycling Event related issues, as well as other office management­ type tasks, especially in cases such as Thornapple Township where there is no township manager. In addition to these admin­ istrative duties, the clerk serves as a member of a leg­ islative body, the township board. M. Susan has the experience and the knowledge to best serve the residents of Thornapple Township for the next four years as town­ ship clerk. In addition, her education from two fine universities in this state. Western Michigan University (bachelor's) and Michigan State University (master’s) gives her the abil­ ity and knowledge to contin­ ue to bring new ideas and analysis to township busi­ ness. Her integrity, work ethic and community involvement speaks for itself, and I proudly endorse her candidacy. Brian Calley, State Representative Caledonia Supervisor's -7 I The TK Athletic Boosters are having a computer and E-scrap collection drive. We are looking for used computers and other electronic devices you may want to get rid of; just check out below to see items we are accepting. JUST REMEM­ BER NO TV’S!! If you have larger quantities from a business or organization please contact us for more information, 269-795-3891 or 269-795-3331. o When: Friday, Aug. 8 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 9 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School 10375 Green Lake Rd., Middleville, MI 49333 •LCD Projectors • Computer Monitors • CRT Screens • Plasma Screens • LCD Screens • Laptops • External Hard Drives • Cords • Electric Motors • Printers • Copiers • Faxes • Calculators • Computer Towers • • • • • • • Stereo Systems Alarm Clocks Routers Microphones Gaming Systems Keyboards Mouse o •••••• •••• ••••• • • • • • • • Cell Phones Speakers Telephones Servers Switches/Hubs Batteries E-Scrap 06675837 I 4 .. accomplishments questioned To the editor: With all of the boasting I have read from Bryan Harrison’s political propa­ ganda, I found myself won­ dering if all of his boasting is true. On the way through town a couple of evenings ago, I stopped by the Caledonia fire station and found a couple of Caledonia’s volunteers returning from a coll. The firefighters generously offered me a tour of the sta­ tion, which I kindly accept­ ed. During the tour, I asked where the full-time staff and paramedic were. The fire­ fighters explained that the full-time staff was only during the day Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the paramedic on staff was very limited because the fire department cannot legally operate at a paramedic level due to a department restriction of Medical First Responder levels. I asked who responds to fires and accidents when the full-time staff is not available. firefighters The said, “Hopefully there are enough volunteers to respond.” As we continued our tour, we entered the training room. •It I was amazed at the absence of training equipment. From the hand-delivered flyer Harrison left at my home, I expected the “state-of-the-art training facility.” The train­ ing room consisted of a maze that was made from broken pallets donated by a local business and a rescue dummy made from old fire hose. The firefighters told me that training equipment was usually borrowed from other fire departments because they did not own any them­ selves. After the training room, we continued the tour, and I was very impressed by the rest of the station and the professionalism of the volun­ teer firefighters. As we con­ cluded the tour, I asked, how many firefighters does Caledonia actually have? As Harrison's flyer stated he was responsible for over 20. The firefighters said they were severely understaffed and they actually had only 13 certified firefighters. Where are the other seven firefight­ ers? I thanked the firefighters for their time and departed from the station. As I was driving home, I found myself thinking, did Harrison flat out embellish his accom­ plishments as township supervisor or was he just so removed from the current status of the fire department? ill! belie Id 'W w Lawrence A. Ball, Caledonia Township To the editor: I am a small business owner, conservative family man and Caledonia resident. I am pleased to offer my sup­ port of Bryan Harrison for Caledonia Township Supervisor because he is a common-sense conservative. Bryan believes in lower taxes, smart government and supporting our community. He is willing to stand up and fight for what is right. A good example of this was when the DEQ required Caledonia to purchase a per­ mit for a stormwater treat­ ment facilities, even though Caledonia does not own or operate a stormwater treat­ ment facility. When Bryan complained that this was a ridiculous waste of time and money, the ’ bureaucrats wouldn’t budge. So Bryan took the fight to Lansing and got the law changed. I like a leader who is willing to take a stand, and I will stand by Harrison on Aug. 5. Harrison’s fingerprints cover Caledonia To the editor: Most of the things that make Caledonia great exist because people are willing to step up and give of their time and talent. I can think of no better example of this than Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison. His fingerprints are on so many things that make Caledonia a good place to live. His leadership on the township board ensures our rural atmosphere and future development are in balance. His work on the public safe­ ty advisory committee helps coordinate police and fire services that keep our homes and neighborhoods safe. His membership on the Caledonia Schools Growth Committee and hours spent coaching youth football, makes sure our schools and children remain a top priori­ ty? As a member of the Caledonia Youth Sports Association, Bryan's involvement has been invaluable. One of the best ways we can say ‘thank you' for his service is by casting our votes in appreciation for what he has given. I plan to vote for Bryan and I hope you will, too. James Ruddock, Caledonia Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 06660266 I t I I Timothy Morris, Alto Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters Encouraging excellence in athletic education sportsmanship V Supervisor offers conservative approach 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • wwiv.edsbody.com the region to assist in making her community and her region a better place to live and work. The position of township clerk is very important in local government. The clerk serves as the elections offi­ cial. the fiscal officer of the township in charge of finan­ cial records as well as the records manager according to state law. Township clerks often take on many other administrative tasks such as maintenance of cemetery records and* other cemetery- Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED »eili •» r I �—* • - A ■* _ —w vmu fc^*»«** The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 19 Beet 0 Bill Hirsch % Kent County Commissioner - District 10 Tuesday, August 5 - PRIMARY ELECTION 'AW DAY I I. The World is Run by Those Who Show Up” I hi running because I believe Kent County s leaders need to be more responsive to issues that are important to those of us living in Caledonia and Gaines Townships. I believe that Kent County government needs to focus on solving economic problems, traffic issues, revitalizing urban areas, protecting our open spaces, and saving the schools—this is called planning for the future, and can’t be done by commissioners who don’t show up for work. SSS8 LN 1M ansiiihi i I it -335 stems' UIMIE. R IIEI! ===== The current 10th District Commissioner, Dave Morren, was absent for more than 40 votes this last term, including the vote on the 2008 Kent County Budget ____________ InlH ilfflijS « Bill *nl jsillfli^ SI*’511 Gaines and Caledonia Townships deserve a commissioner who will show up. ; *->ihfelF ’***" ■ £$ *" ’r^ i 4s your county commissioner, I promise to show up for work and make sure that Gaines and Caledonia Townships are represented on all important issues. 4 i fc I Change is inevitable, success is optional. Gaines and Caledonia Townships need new leadership, new ideas, and someone committed to doing that job. I would greatly appreciate your vote. 'VW J* th J* I VOTE Tuesday, August 5 Bill Hirsch for County Commission tn . I ** >1 a co rcn to b<D CD O *71 Paid for by S' Citizens for Bill Hirsch, Linda Gasper, Treasurer 11900 Jackson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 r* �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 - Caledonia Township clerk running unopposed —* Jennifer Christian is run­ ning for her first full term as town clerk. She was elected to a partial term in November 2006 following her appointment to the post in February 2006 by the township board of trustees to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Lynn Lvnn DeMann. In the opinion of many observers, she has brought stability and integri­ ty to the office following by From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Harrison’s action, words vary To the editor: Bryan Harrison’s cam­ paign brochure states that he served on the Kent County Farmland Preservation com­ mittee. The secretary of the KCFP informed me that he attended three meetings out of seven for the year, then resigned from the committee. Harrison states, he “listened to the voters and voted ‘no’ to density and sprawl (where the master land-use plan was con­ cerned) on two working farms.” He also state that he is “the only candidate for supervisor who did not seek to add more highdensity development to the master land-use plan.” But Harrison was working behind the scenes, having several meetings at the town­ ship office with the Meadow Bloom LLC, not including the planner. Meadow Bloom LLC presented its plan, ask­ ing the planning commission to start the master plan amendment process for highdensity housing, stating that. •re they had worked closely with a board member. This was only three months after the Caledonia Township Board passed the master plan with a vote of 7-0. What they were asking for was not just a rezoning, but it would have required a complete re-do of this master plan. Thankfully, the planning commission voted it down 7-0. The people of Caledonia have spoken several times about this issue, but Harrison has ignored them. They said no to higher-density and road traffic around the Meadow Bloom farm. To Mr. Harrison, I say: Your many fancy words tell us one thing, but your actions are speaking louder. So are you for higher density or against it? When is the real Mr. Harrison going to stand up? Rick Snoeyink, Caledonia Township ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ VOTE AUGUST 05, 2008 □4 FOR THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE CD the departure of Patricia Snyder. Prior to her appointment in 2006, Christian was employed as the outreach and family services supervi­ sor at her church. Why are you running for the office of township clerk? This last term (2 1/2 years) has gone by so quickly. There is still much I’d like to accomplish, and am looking forward to serving the next four years to finish the many projects I started. What have you learned in the course of your time as township clerk? I continue to learn on a daily basis. It is amazing how many different aspects there are to local government. I have learned many things from the duties that are required for my role as clerk, the planning processes involved with development and the issues that are important to the residents of Caledonia. But I would say that I have learned the most about myself and my ability to grow and adjust to my role as clerk. What is your view of the role of government in Caledonia township? It's the responsibility of the township to provide the g if- 50+ Year Resident of Barry County I 25+ Year Resident of Thornapple Township Community Minded Ready, Willing and Able to be A Working ■ Trustee I will use my experience, education and commitment to the community to proudly serve k the residents of Thomapple Township Paid for by David Newman for Tbomapple Township Trustee. 321 Larkin St, Middleville. Ml 49333 X" X" ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ J > ) ) ) ( > SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN Hair Cuts HI Lights Perms *5 Ct. 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I am definitely supportive of providing a dedicated third shift patrol in Caledonia. I feel providing adequate pub­ lic safety is one of the pri­ mary responsibilities of the township.' the township Should board explore adding recy­ cling services to the services provided by the township? I have recently looked into this. Due to the rural nature of our township, I don’t feel that a curbside pickup would be an appropriate or costeffective option. However, I am continuing to investigate the possibility of creating a drop off center within the township and would like to see this happen. Should the proposal to amend the master plan to extend to a high-density area reach the board, would you support it? Would you sup­ port extending public utili­ ties to the area? The township board and planning commission worked very hard on the master plan we recently adopted. No, I would not support an amendment that would increase the density of homes in that area. With regard to the utility issue, if we don't increase density, there is no need to extend the utilities. The township board and planning commission were aware of the potential development of the Good Farm when we revised the master plan and approved it unanimously ... I stand behind our decision. Township residents have expressed concerns about the condition of roads and the lack of development of local parks. How would you improve both situations? I don't feel any one indi­ vidual can improve these sit­ uations. I feel these are top­ ics that need to be addressed by the entire board and pur­ sued. The ad hoc road com­ mittee has put together an • impressive evaluation of our roads and has given its rec­ ommendations. I would like to see these recommenda­ tions discussed by the board to see how we can begin budgeting for annual improvements. With regard to parks, I would like to see the board pursue partnering with the county to complete the parks we have already committed funds to before purchasing further proper­ ties. “ r a * sc Iff ft isd®’ Township treasurer seeking second term Richard Robertson, DDS, served one term as a trustee (2000 to 2004) and was elected township treasurer in 2004. He is running for a second term as treasurer. He has pursued opportunities for DAVIb NEWMAN * kt T basics — public safety, plan for development, ordinance enforcement. However, I feel we should go beyond that and partner with the resi­ dents of Caledonia in creat­ ing the best possible commu­ »!• nity we can. We need to keep ourselves aware of the issues that matter to our residents and do what we can to create a community we can be proud of What do you see as the major issues for your office in the next four years? I wouldn’t say that there are major issues, however there are a few "big" things on the horizon. My office will have to run the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, the 2010 Census is right around the comer, and there are the many "little" projects I want to tackle. There are many maintenance projects I'd like to accomplish in our cemeter­ ies which puts this at the top of my "to-do" list. I am also evaluating the townships needs with regard to cemetery space and office space. Some residents and busi­ ness owners have felt that a third police shift providing dedicated round-the-clock police services in Caledonia is needed. Do you agree or disagree? I public funds. Among his accomplishments as treasur­ er has been the rationaliza­ tion and improvement of investment results for town­ ship funds. He has recently instituted a quarterly report of investment results. He has established and maintained a dental practice in Caledonia for more than • 25 years. Reason for running I am committed to community service and believe I have made a positive contri­ bution to Caledonia Township in this role. I can point to a number of specific accomplishments but know that more can be done in the area of financial leadership and administration. Over the past four years, I have completed the educational and experience requirements to be recognized as a certified public finance administrator and am anxious to put that training to work for the ben­ efit of our community. What have you learned in the course of your first term as treasurer? Government moves too slowly - it is unavoidableand there isn't enough money to pay for everything we would like. Most folks think that taxes are high enough or too high already. I am proud of the work we do and couldn't do the job with­ out the assistance of dedicated and highly competent office staff. What is your view of the role of government in Caledonia township? Township government is charged with the "health, safety and welfare" of its cit­ izens. Beyond this core responsibility, we should be about making Caledonia a great place to live, work, and play. We should achieve these goals in an honest and transparent fashion with as little intrusion as possible, whether it be in terms of rules or taxes, which is not to say we shouldn't have any of either. It is usually spoken with sarcasm, but this state­ ment should be true, "We are the government and we are here to help." What do you see as the major issues for your office in the next four years? The budget process needs to be improved so that the document becomes an instru­ ment providing strategic direction to our decision­ making when there are limit­ ed funds to address multiple needs. I am convinced that certain organizational restructuring can lead to more efficient government and cost savings. I would like to move forward with some technical improvements. such as a uniform software system for all township departments as well as a sim­ plified and more efficient accounting approach to township funds and accounts. This in turn will lead to better investment opportunities for idle township funds. Some residents and busi­ ness owners have felt that a third police shift providing dedicated round-the-clock police services in Caledonia is needed. Do you agree or disagree? This is an issue that is con­ stantly monitored by the public safety committee and that has been a regular part of our budget discussions for many years. A number of communities have partnered together and been able to* share this cost. A few years ago, the board took the deci­ sion that the $100,000 cost of an extra police officer during the third shift would be bet­ ter spent on the addition of two full-time firefighters/first responders. This has been accomplished while at the same time low- ering public safety taxes. As we go forward and the com­ munity grows, we will no doubt be adding a dedicated third-shift road patrol. The timing of that cost vs. benefit decision should be deter­ mined by the verifiable facts on the ground. I believe that can be accomplished along with a further reduction of the public safety millage. Should the township board explore adding recycling services to the services pro­ vided by the township? The township can certain­ ly explore this possibility along with exploring what 1^’ it- nHtw/i Mi Uni I aim ii‘r •I. 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Each of the candidates was asked the following questions: • What do you think you can bring to the position? • What sets you apart from other candidates? • What issues are impor­ tant to your political race? Below are summaries of each of their answers. County Clerk Three people are seeking the position currently held by •H county clerk Debbie Smith. Debbie Smith said she has 27 years of experience in the clerk’s office and the other would candidates need extensive training. She said the office currently provides excellent service and will continue to do so under her leadership. She said one important issue to her race is a $50,000 savings per year to the county because she per­ forms election functions for- of funds and records. Drain Commissioner Seven people are vying for the position of drain com­ missioner, left open by the retirement of Thomas Doyle. Jan Kelly currently is a truck driver and farmer. He said he could bring honesty, integrity and a passion to serve the people of Barry County. He said his manage­ ment and organizational skills, as well as his ability to work with and motivate peo­ ple, set him apart from other candidates. Issues important to him are the environment and careful use of taxpayer dollars. Russ Yarger is the Freeport Director of Public Works. He said he has integrity, cooperation, exist­ ing relationships with regu­ latory authorities, hands-on experience and a reputation as being reliable and depend­ able to bring to the office. He said he has the endorsement of retiring commissioner Doyle, experience working on Barry County drains, merly done by a vendor. « t Mark Whitney is a retired •II ­ teacher. He said he has a pos itive, professional, enthusi­ astic attitude and will create an accountable, efficient and enjoyable place to work and visit. He said he has 40 years of relationship-building and excellent leadership abilities as shown through his teach­ ing, coaching and church •n ­ work. He said issues impor tant to the clerk's race are accountability, relationships and customer service. Pam Jarvis is the Barry County Probate Register. She said she will use her education and experience, willingness •!4 to find answers, and attention to detail to the office. She said she under­ stands court functions, prop­ er records management and handling of funds. She said she is willing to work with the courts and county to make sure constituents are best served. Issues important to the race are accountabili­ ty, accessibility and supervi­ sion, and the proper handling ROBERTSON, continued from next page I i BE’I Mitoai •J • onsnri irsMiiinl (to to ■' gOLlis u ***• public support there may be for such an initiative. I believe many of the private waste collectors offer recy­ cling services for a fee. So the opportunity to recycle is available. The question becomes whether taxpayers would favor their tax dollars being used for this purpose or be used for other more fre­ quently voiced concerns, such as roads, parks, bike paths, athletic fields, etc. Should the proposal to amend the master plan reach the board, would you support it? Would you support extending public utilities to a residential high-density area? My support of an amend­ ment to the master plan would depend very much on the specifics of the proposal. The most recent proposal for Med-O-Bloom, the latest and certainly the best of many, 06675861 —- —. _ /z /// r// // II II 11 I I *I !’ I II I I I II I II II 1' 11 I II . * I I II I I II I II I I I I I I I’ I I II I I I1 I was unanimously rejected by the planning commission and will likely not come to the board in that form. Development on the property, though totally opposed by some, is already allowable !4 under existing zoning. The township should be willing to look at proposals that don’t •II significantly increase already permitted overall densities, especially if such proposals address other community needs. Specific requirements, such as road improvements, utility extension, etc., need to be then thoroughly evaluated in the context of the overall proposal. The master plan is a land­ use plan, one of a number of tools that is used to advance our community's stated vision and goals. It is not a •H static document, but is updat ­ ed regularly. It has been amended in several places TERRY’S TIPS I I I Still plenty of time for you to oil your deck! If you I onn pieniy oi unit ioi you iu on yuui n ( hation't rloannH it i/pt fomP in for OUF DODUldF <2H haven’t cleaned it yet, come in for our popular and very i /1 pffprtiup M 1 deck dpek cleaner. Then wait a week if rinsed 11I effective _with -AI— a— hose or Q ir\l I IK 11 3 ,weeks ifif Iyou use ll a oower washer for the rinse, and Iget that deck coated. 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Kevin Allerding is a busi­ ness owner. He said he has working-man’s knowledge, common sense, knowledge of bidding and project quotes, integrity and fair­ ness. He said he has 40 years of an excellent work ethic and a track record of fairness and integrity. He said some issues important to the race are giving back to the county and community and preserv­ ing land and resources. . Dennis McKelvey is a township assessor. He said he is the former Barry County Drain Maintenance Supervisor and has knowl­ edge of the drain code, blue­ prints and maps, and also has an engineering degree. He said he knows the code •H and has experience to help him do the job. He said there are no particular issues to the drain commissioner’s race. Mark Englerth currently is a business owner and county commissioner. He said he has experience in many aspects of building trades, including permitting, man- agement, fencing, shoreline control and storm drain retention. He said he has worked with government entities, has been focused on the needs of the county, built good relationships, tried to keep taxes low, volunteered and empowered the people »!• through the Animal Shelter 2000 Committee, and is involved with the Barry County Republican Party, Issues important to the race are preserving natural resources and educating citi­ zens. Rosemary Anger is the geographic information sys­ tem technician for Barry County Land Information Service. She has spent 11 years working on drain and public works projects, has knowledge of drainage issues and has technical expertise. She said she has Li surface-water hydrology education, links to local, state and federal networks, has contributed to the Geographic Michigan Framework hydrology, and FEMA modernization. She is the data steward for transportation, political boundary and hydrologic features between Barry County and the Michigan Center for Information. Geographic Issues important to her are the conflict between the Drain Code of 1956 and the Michigan State Constitution of 1967. Mark Doster is an attorney and administrator of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. He said he brings experience as a township supervisor, county1 commissioner, public defender, administrator of a sewer and water facility, and project manager for a sewer extension project. He said he is set apart from the other candidates because he has never been delinquent on his property taxes, he has never let his truck run all day in the winter to keep it warm, he has never been fired and he has never been arrested or charged in a civil suit. Doster said issues important- to the race are protecting the envi­ ronment and coordination of a county-wide recycling pro­ gram, Prosecuting Attorney Two people are vying for the position of Barry County Prosecutor, currently held by Tom Evans. Tom Evans said he brings honesty, fairness, hard work and a vision to the office. He said he believes in a onecase, one-attorney policy, hours. expanded office responsible charging and pleading, litigation by the prosecutor, returned budget­ ed funds and accountability. He said he has leadership experience, has improved his during the eight years I have been on the board. It is con­ •H ceivable that proposals could come along that advance our vision for the community while at the same time requir­ ing some limited amending of See LEADERS, next page our master plan. We should­ n’t be so rigid that we reject out of hand any amendment to the master plan nor should we be so flexible that we end up with an "anything goes" approach when it comes to for development. Township residents have expressed concerns about the condition of roads and the lack of development of local parks. How would you improve both situations? This is another money question. There are more good causes than we have money to pay for them. Without increased taxes or Wally is: the addition of special millLeadership in ages, these improvements § along with others are paid for cn rA Action out of general fund revenue and will come along as funds I aspire to the responsibility of Caledonia Township Supervisor. I have the ] permit. The priorities should experience necessary and I am ready to do the job! be determined by our budget process. I am running because I love L Things to know about Caledonia and want to continue to Over my last eight years work toward preserving the rural on the board, we have character of our community. worked hard to keep the cost of government down • Wally and his wife Linda I have the experience, passion and (Caledonia currently has the creative energy that will fulfill the have 3 children, Cassie, lowest operating millage in role of leadership for our great Wally Jr. and Lindy Kent County) so that more community. money is available for the • Caledonia Township improvements that citizens I will utilize my positive attitude M Trustee since 2000 and 8 years of Trustee and desire. • Caledonia Township Planning Commission experience The township maintains Planning Commissioner to encourage new ideas. individual savings accounts piggy banks - for these pur­ since 2000 and moves forward ~TZ: We must protect, all of our natural poses L___ • Active in the community resources, especially the with projects as the funds are Thomapple River & Thomapple River. available. As a result, some Alaska Cleanups, Camp Wally is a “Man with a Plan “for roads have been paved and the future of Caledonia. If you O Maliy park land has been secured. would like to receive a copy of this • Active in his church We have partnered with Kent “Way Forward Plan” please County on some major land Knights of Columbus 4th contact Wally via email. purchases which has allowed Please visit: i degree us to leverage our investment •■■■■■■■ Email: 1 I'M? for both the acquisition and Paid for by the Committee to Elect Walter Bujak, 6639 Thornapple River Dr, Alto, MI 49302 future development of some very nice riverfront proper­ ties. WALLY BUJAK For Caledonia Township Supervisor Tuesday, August 5, 2008 WALLY WORKS! Wally Bujak: �• O* . *w . at Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 Barry townships seeking millage approval Below are the list of local proposals by township that will be up for election in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 primary. A mill is the equivalent of $1 for each $1,000 of taxable value on a property. A renewal does not increase taxes. Irving Township Fire millage renewal Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Irving Township be renewed at 1.5 mills for the period of 2009 through 2012 inclusive, for fire protection (general township operating purposes or such other speci­ fied purpose as the township board wishes to designate); and shall the township board levy such renewal in millage for said purpose; thereby, raising the first year an esti­ mated $130,000? Orangeville Township Road improvement millage Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes ‘ within Orangeville Township be renewed at 1.5 mills for the period of 2009 through 2012 inclusive, for township road improvements; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $182,315? Thornapple Township Emergency services renewal Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad tion valorem taxes in Thomapple Shall the previously voted Township, reduced to 1.4860 increase in the 15-mill tax mills by the required millage limitation imposed under rollbacks, be renewed at and Article IX, Sec. 6 of the increased up to the original Michigan Constitution on voted 1.5 mills and levied general ad valorem taxes upon taxable property for within Prairieville Township three years, 2009 through be renewed at .8174 mill for 2011 inclusive, for the pur­ the period of 2009 through pose of providing fire protec­ 2012 inclusive for the pur­ tion and emergency services pose •it of continuing to provide and funding the purchase of funds for the Prairieville fire and emergency equip­ Township Police ment? This millage renewal Department, and shall the would raise an estimated township levy such renewal $377,800 in the first year of in millage for said purpose, the levy. To the extent thereby raising in the first required by law, a portion of year an estimated $108,135? the millage revenues would Proposal 3: Millage be captured within the district renewal for roads of and disbursed to the Shall the previously voted Village of Middleville increase inn the 15-mill tax Downtown Development limitation imposed under Authority. Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Prairieville Township Michigan Constitution on Proposal 1: Millage general ad valorem taxes renewal for fire within Prairieville Township Shall the previously voted be renewed at .9087 mill for increase in the 15-mill tax the period of 2009 through limitation imposed under 2012 inclusive for the purArticle IX, Sec. 6 of the . pose of continuing to provide Michigan Constitution on funds for road construction, general ad valorem taxes upgrading and maintenance within Prairieville Township within Prairieville be renewed at .8174 mill for Township, and shall the the period of 2009 through township levy such renewal 2012 inclusive-for the pur­ in millage for said purpose, •» pose of continuing to provide thereby raising in the first funds for the Prairieville year an estimated $120,213? Township Pine Lake Fire Proposal 4: Millage Department and the BPH renewal for fire Fire Department services for Shall the previously voted Prairieville Township; and increase in the 15-mill tax shall the township levy such limitation imposed under renewal in millage for said Article IX, Sec. 6 of the purpose, thereby raising in Michigan Constitution on the first year an estimated general ad valorem taxes $108,135? within Prairieville Township Proposal 2: Millage renewal for police protec- be renewed at .5 mill for the period of 2009 through 2012 inclusive for the purpose He of providing additional funds for fire protection services for Prairieville Township, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $66,146? Martin Public Schools Bonding Proposal Shall Martin Public Schools, in Allegan and Barry counties, borrow the sum of not to exceed $15,900,000 and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, therefore, for the purpose of erecting, furnish­ ing and equipping additions skills as an attorney, cultivat­ ed good relationships with law enforcement and had excellent litigation in his office. He said the issue important to his race is hav­ ing a prosecutor who has been fiscally responsible, has initiated new programs, has increased felony conviction rates and judges cases by strengths and weaknesses. Kerri Selleck currently is an attorney. She said she is competent, consistent, fair and responsible and would bring those qualities to the prosecutor's office. She said she has extensive trial expe­ rience as an assistant prose­ cutor and criminal defense attorney, has excellent rela­ tionships with law enforce­ ment and knows what to look for before issuing a case. She said issues important to the race are giving victims their voice in the prosecutor's office, improving the convic­ tion rate at trial, protecting the citizens of Barry County and making sure it is a safe community. Register of Deeds Two candidates are seek­ ing the register of deeds position, currently held by Darla Burghdoff. Darla Burghdoff has worked in the register of deeds office since 1991 and held the position since 1999. She said she has made good customer service a priority and she is conscious of her duties. She said she has implemented software to redact personal information from computerized records, implemented a disaster­ recovery program and a Web site. She said she thinks it is important for elected offi­ cials to be active members of their respective associations to stay up-to-date on issues and legislation. Frank Burns is retired from the postal service. He said he thinks he can bring an improved Internet index system, a free electronic entry book over the Internet and accurate public record­ keeping. He said he has more than 38 years of government experience dealing with the public. He said issues impor­ tant to the race are to expedi­ tiously record and process land records and request that the Barry County Abstractor position is brought under the supervision of the register of deeds office. Sheriff Two candidates are com­ peting for the sheriff's posi­ tion, currently held by Dar Leaf. Dar Leaf was elected sher­ iff in 2004. He said he brings experience and integrity to the office, and he has imple­ mented many changes since becoming sheriff. He said he works to make fiscally responsible decisions, and he understands the importance of training with all local agencies. He said he has training for sheriff, graduat- SINCE •___ AJ 1 9 4 9 A sengA E W E l_ E R S 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. 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Sirowatka, Jennifer N. Stewart, Alyssa M. Wozniak, Kaylee B. Yonker. Caledonia - Trisha L. Bravata, Kristin M. Cameron, Jessica A. Castle, Ashley A. Conens, Michael S. Elizinga, Scott W. Erno, Kristen L. Gritter, Holly A. Johnson, Olivia L. Johnson, Bethany M. Kitzrow, Emily J. Lamb, Stephanie L. Marsman, Danielle K. Maxey, Faryal Memon, Phillip J. Miedema, Peter J. Newhof, Tyler R. Oatmen, Kendra C. Obrien, Justin P. Pitt, Andrea M. Shefferly, Laura R. Sines, Mattea E. Sportel, Chad W. Sterenberg, Christina A. Stoetzel, Lindsay M. Stoetzel, Pat­ ricia A. Strickland, Kendall L. Van Ameyde, Alexander K. Vanameyde, Cassandra Jean VanDenHeuvel, Ryan J. Vetter, Kent Andrew Walters, Juliana M. Wicks, Nicholas E. Williams. Middleville - Angela M. Blood, Emily E. Bush, Kara L. Delillie, Jessica A. Johnson, Shannon M. Woodard. • 1 1• • . « ed from Leadership Barry County and he has knowl­ edge, experience and leader­ ship abilities to run the department. He said issues important to the race are the return of the current adminis­ tration and the jail. Jerry Sarver is the Chief of Police for the City of Hastings. He said he would bring unbiased decision­ making that is in the best interest of the community and not cater to special inter­ ests, as well as fiscal respon­ sibility. He said his educa­ tion, experience as police chief, and dedication qualify him for the position. He said |r ■ j$ '■A* % $ S'-4 > J® l.* el iniilli [(•025 ll#’ •3* LEADERS, continued from previous page Buying Scrap Gold for Cash i to, and partially remodeling, will not exceed 30 years. The furnishing and refurnishing estimated simple average and equipping and re-equip­ annual millage A anticipated to ping school facilities; acquir­ be required to retire this ing, installing and equipping bond debt is 5.50 mills. technology for school facili­ If the school district 1 rties; constructing, equipping, rows from the state to pay developing and improving debt service on the bonds, athletic fields and facilities, the school district may be play fields and playgrounds; required to continue to levy acquiring school buses; and mills beyond the term of the acquiring, developing and bonds to repay the state. improving sites? (Pursuant to state law, The following is for infor­ expenditure of bond pro­ mational purposes only: The ceeds must be audited, and estimated millage that will . the proceeds cannot be used be levied for the proposed for repair or maintenance bonds in 2008, under current costs, teacher, administrator law, is 2.10 mills. The maxi­ or employee salaries, or mum number of years the other operating expenses. bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding. Irftrii, issues important to the race are the ability to make wellinformed decisions that are in the best interest of the community, the ability to keep the community protect­ ed from lawsuits, the most fiscally responsible decision •It for the jail, and Animal Control, including the use of volunteers. Surveyor Brian Reynolds is running unopposed. He was elected county surveyor in 1992. Treasurer Susan VandeCar is run­ ning unopposed. She was elected county treasurer in 1992. to w ■ ii* '.1' •1 5 Mi *Ai«i • 06675747 VOTE AUGUST 5TH 4<l S’(’Si CRAIG STOLSONBURG I I COUNTY COMMISSIONER YANKEE SPRINGS & ORANGEVILLE LOYALTY • INTEGRITY • COMMITMENT “Let’s continue improving our community by moving forward not backwards!” Paid for by the Committee to Elect Craig Stolsonburg, 1558 Heritage Bay Dr., Middleville. Ml 49333 s �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 23 Thornapple races bring a diversity of candidates SsSs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Candidates for positions in Thomapple Township were asked to provide an overview of their backgrounds, what they would bring to their position, their view of the community's assets especial­ ly those that residents may not recognize, how to support the ambulance and emer­ gency services, leadership training experience, and other issues relative to Thomapple Township. Thornapple Township has two Republicans seeking their party's nomination for Ill the clerk’s post: Incumbent Susan Vlietstra and Lesa VanderMeer. No Democrats filed for the clerk’s position. Five Republicans want their party’s nomination for the four trustee seats: Incumbent Walter Eavey, incumbent Patrick Harrison, Ross DeMaagd, William Kenyon and David Newman and one Democrat, Gerald L. Toshalis All of the candi­ dates are from the township. Supervisor, Treasurer the Donald Boysen. incumbent, has no chal­ lengers. Likewise, Debra * Buckowing is the incumbent treasurer and is running unopposed. Board of Trustees Gerald Toshalis is the lone Democratic candidate. He is a West Michigan native, hav­ ing lived in Thornapple Township for 15 years. He *V i &. ■ * Ji K? 2 Is i. S* 2 W >» ’1 tt "III Ifn —SB fa L ■! ]£*'*»* L j * fe I it £ •n’t w Computer and e-scrap event helps TK boosters 'm • 13'jtgir • • a mil K > nii* tito. & susflr- Mtaalit t IEni ijtitsssh k sails „ Mitert I* • 1 b "i’ E «> BS‘ - ft »!*** t —, i j* * ’ ■* and his wife Barbara have been married for 42 years and they have two grown chil­ dren. Toshalis is a graduate of Albion College and Chicago Theological Seminary. He is an ordained United Methodist pastor, a diplomate in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a clinical member in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. His work experience includes 22 years of clinical and administrative service in pastoral counseling centers in Michigan, Indiana and Southern California, 14 years of parish ministry in West Michigan, and 38 years of organizational consulta­ tion in religious, academic and medical settings. “Given the above back­ ground, the particular skill set that I bring to the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees includes the fol­ lowing: Consensus-based goal development, strategic planning, team building, and conflict resolution," said Toshalis. In discussing the town­ ship's assets he said. “Thomapple Township is a diverse environment, embracing rural and urban elements including family farms and a variety of small businesses. In this challeng­ ing economic climate, the community is drawing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anyone who has owned computers may have won­ dered what to do with an old one. Everybody has also heard about the theft of infor­ mation from computers left in dump sites. This often leads to office closets or basements with components no longer being used and owners afraid to just throw them in the trash. The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters have a secure answer for those own­ ers of old and worn-out com­ puter parts. They will hold a fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9, to collect and recycle electron­ ics ‘scrap.’ This fundraiser, allows individuals and businesses to safely and properly dispose of old electronic equipment. The program certifies that all data will be wiped from the equipment using software certified by the Department of Defense. Certificates will be available if needed. Some of the equipment will be re-built. All non- recyclable equipment will be disassembled, and compo­ nents will be recycled for the . . . ■ . .. metal, plastic and other materials. Equipment will be accept­ ed from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 10375 Green Lake Road. Consumer items that cani be recycled include. LCD components, printers, key­ boards. computer monitors, copiers, any computer mouse, CRT screens, faxes, cell phones, plasma screens, calculators, speakers, com­ puter towers, telephones, stereo systems, servers, laptops, alarm clocks, external hard drives, routers, switches and hubs, cords, microphones, batteries, electric motors, and gaming systems. Television sets cannot be recycled. Anyone who would like more information about this recycling fundraiser may contact recycling chair Kim Selleck, 269-795-3891. Vote August 5, 2008 Hope Bird for Irving Township Clerk E-mail: bhbk@hughes.net Home Phone (269) 795-3949 Paid for by the committee to elect Hope Bird for Irving Township Clerk, 6355 Church Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 06675459 A V •j Hrrt of local together in suri businesses, sustainable agri­ culture, outdoor recreation and community services." He also noted. noted, “As always, the interface of such diversity presents ongoing challenges to local gover­ nance, including zonin .14 issues, urban sprawl, emer­ gency services, locally grown food sources and environ­ mental stewardship. As elect­ ed officials, representative government must reflect the concerns, convictions and vision of the township as a whole, rather than the agen­ da of any specific constituen­ cy." On the issue of paying for emergency services, Toshalis said, “The economic reality of the rising cost of emergency services is best faced by comprehensive edu­ cation; that is, township resi­ dents must receive documen­ tation of the importance of emergency services and the actual cost of providing same. As this information is disseminated and appropri­ ate dialogue ensues, town­ ship governance will be experienced more in terms of advocacy and service, and less as agents of taxation. Pro-active education is the key." In relation to leadership training offered through the community foundation, he said, “1 have attended a number of Thornapple Township Board of Trustees meetings and regularly have conversed with the township supervi­ sor, clerk and staff. I felt no need for additional informa­ tion concerning the office I am seeking." William Kenyon is also running for trustee. He has lived in the township for 77 years. —„ He and his wife. wife, Neva, -----------„„ have two grown children. He worked at the Central Garage and for the village of Middleville. He retired at age 67. u Thornapple Township is a growing industrial and farming community," said ’Kenyon. “Our Thornapple TOwnship Emergency Services is one of the best. The ambulance service in our township is a necessity, Tax payers will have to pay for this service." Other issues important in the • township are the Road Finkbeiner/Crane bridge and the need for better and smoother roads. While he was not able to attend the leadership forums, he has leadership experience from serving on the village council for eight years. He is 1 . _ _ a charter member of the Middleville Lions Club, has Final swimming class offered This is the last chance to enroll children in summer swimming lessons through the Barry County YMCA, The next session runs Aug. 4 to 14, Monday through Thursday at the Thomapple Kellogg pool in Middleville. Check the Web site for and times, times. classes www.ymcaofbarrycounty.or g- served as club president, and has been in charge of the annual Lions Christmas parade. “I am interested in the wel­ fare of the community and w ill serve the people," he said. The remaining four candi­ dates for trustee. Walter Eavey. Patrick Harrison. Ross DeMaagd, and David Newman, were unavailable or did not respond by press time. Clerk Susan J. Vlietstra is the incumbent running for another term as Thomapple Township clerk. She has been married for 14 years and has two children. She has a bachelor's in business administration from Western Michigan University and a master's in business admin­ istration from Michigan State University. She has been a Thomapple Township resident for 8 1/2 years and is a life-long resident of West Michigan. She has been clerk since 2002 and was a trustee from 2000-02. Previously, she was development director with the Byron Center Fine Arts Foundation, develop­ ment specialist and grants project assistant with the City of Grand Rapids Public Museum, and an office administrator with a local law firm prior to that. Vlietstra’s •community involvement includes Barry Economic County Alliance, Development board chair; Barry County Chamber of Commerce, representative; BCEDA member of the Middleville Rotary Club; treasurer, executive member and precinct delegate with the Barry County Republican Party; secretary/treasurer and 5K race ddirector <rector with the Thornapple Area Parks and Commission; Recreation Middleville Heritage Days committee member; and is a Peace member of the Reformed Church. Regarding the township, she says, “The most imjIII rtant assets in Thornapple Township are the people. We have an excellent team of people who work together for the betterment and safety of our community. The elect­ ed officials, officials. staff and appointed commission and committee members at the township and the Village of Middleville work together on various projects to improve the community and provide for the needs of our residents. We also have great community organizations like the Middleville Lions and Rotary Clubs that work together to benefit our com­ munity. “Our natural resource, the Thornapple River, is an example of a great asset that was improved upon through the development of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and Stagecoach Park, a project including multiple people and organizations in our community that continues today to improve and extend this great asset. The avail­ ability and quality of emergency care provided through the township's emergency services department should ! also be considered an impor­ tant asset to our residents." Thornapple The Emergency Township Services department contin­ ues to see rising costs related to personnel, benefits, equip­ ment and fuel as many public agencies and private busi­ nesses are exposed to during this tough economic time. “As economic conditions worsen." she said, “we are faced with a dual problem — decreased revenues and increased calls for service." She noted. “We are also faced with additional regulator)' requirements, including an unfunded mandate from the State of Michigan to pro­ vide significant data on ambulance calls, effective October 1, 2008, and ever­ changing rules and laws to billing related Medicare/Medicaid and pri­ vate insurance carriers. “As one solution to rising personnel costs and regulato­ ry issues mentioned here, the township recently agreed to a three-year contract for ambu­ lance billing with a thirdparty billing company located in Michigan who specializes in municipal-based services. This will allow the township emergency services depart­ ment to focus on what they do best: Providing quality health care and fire prevention and suppression services. It will also protect the township by utilizing the experience and knowledge of specialists in the billing industry to maintain legal compliance and maximize our ability to collect revenue for our services as well as comply with the new state state mandate. mandate. new “The entire township board, as well as the emergency services and finance committees, continue to closely monitor tax and other revenues and budgets for both the fire and ambulance funds to ensure the depart­ ment is operating efficiently.” She added. “Our difficult economic climate presents challenges to operating the township. We see decreased revenues from the State of Michigan, decreased rev­ enues from taxes as real and personal property taxes go unpaid or are reduced, and I,»!• tential revenue decreases due to recommended changes at the state level in business and personal prop­ erty taxes. “We continue to operate all township services, except for the emergency services department that has its own millage, on the less than 1 mill (.9464) collected on the winter tax bill. The town­ ship operates on a lean staff, made up of many part-time positions with daily opera­ tions managed by the clerk, supervisor and treasurer. “The main casualty in our limited budget is township roads. We simply do not have the extra funding to make repairs and/or improvements as recommended by the Road County Barry year. Commission each challenges Additional include unfunded mandates such as increased audit reporting requirements and increased election administration duties and costs." Lesa VanderMeer is run­ ning Thornapple for Township clerk. She has lived or worked locally her entire life, from Caledonia to Hastings. Her son, Mike Yarger, and her husband John's three daughters all graduated from TK schools. Her daughter Bnana will be a senior in the fall. VanderMeer served over 10 years with Thornapple Township t ownship Emergency Services, most of which was full-time, as a paramedic and firefighter. She also held the position of EMS coordinator with such responsibilities as records management, staff scheduling, ambulance and fire billing, monitoring quality assurance and improvement. statistical analysis, regulatory compliance and licensure, in emergency addition to response. She has a bachelor's degree in management from See THORNAPPLE, next page Now Enrolling! 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The cur­ rent millage will expire with the 2009 levy. The renewal, 0.7893 mills, would run from by Fran Faverman 2010 through 2029. It is Staff Writer expected to raise Kent County Sheriff Larry $17,640,000 in its first year. Stelma faced two chal­ The purpose of the millage is lengers, Sgt. Tom Raymond to expand, remodel, equip, and Eugene Debbaudt, a operate, maintain and defray retired Federal Bureau of debt service of the Kent Investigation agent, at a County Correction and forum Wednesday evening Detention Facilities. sponsored by the WyomingStelma said the millage Kentw 1 Area Chamber of renewal is the second most Commerce. •It important item on the ballot. All are Republican candi­ About $15 million goes for dates in the Aug. 5 primary. operations, programs for It should also be- noted that inmates, and renovation the winner in the primary issues at the 50-year-old will be unopposed on the facility. general election in Raymond agreed, saying November, hence the pri­ that the jail millage was crit­ mary victor will be the next ical for jobs and several pro­ sheriff of Kent County. grams vital to safety. The questions posed to the Debbaudt said failure to candidates by moderator renew the millage would be John Crawford, president devastating to the depart­ and chief executive officer of ment's budget. the chamber, were compiled Responding to a question by the committee on govern­ about improvements, ment relations. Three addi­ Raymond said repairs were tional questions from the needed and so was new tech­ audience also were directed nology. He observed that the at the candidates. county commission had cho­ In answer to the question, sen to seek a renewal rather Why are you running? than an increase but in the Eugene Debbaudt said that future an increase may be he saw a need for change in necessary. the department; he would Debbaudt said he supports provide fresh ideas and a dif­ the repairs; he commented ferent perspective. that the lack of an increase is Larry Stelma said there a reflection of the times and were many projects in hand that he found it hard to know such as a central dispatch if a tax increase was needed. unit and a regional jail; he Stelma said he could inno­ said he wanted to see them vate with a renewal rather through to completion. than an increase because pro­ Tom Raymond said that grams allow them to serve running a department had 100 fewer inmates. A tax been his goal throughout his increase may be needed in 21-year career. He feels his five to 10 years. diversity of experience and A third question focused leadership skills will enable on tethering and early release him to deal with people, pro­ of prisoners. Debbaudt said vide service and improve that use of tethering is decid- ed by the courts and the pros­ ecutor. He supports its use. Early release is courtordered and is the result of overcrowding. Stelma said 600 people are on a different alternative to incarceration. The jail has not had to release prisoners early in eight years due to a jail bed allocation program worked out with the courts. Raymond said that tethering allows inmates to keep employment and allows monitoring. Early release is a last resort. A final question dealt with the current dispute between the county and several cities about the per diem charges the cities are required to pay for prisoners arrested in their jurisdictions and housed in the jail. The per diem charges ($50 a day) were imposed after several munic­ ipalities enacted copies of state ordinances and arrested people under the new local ordinance. The resulting rev­ enues were diverted from the county to the municipalities. Stelma said the law required the jail to charge the municipalities. Raymond said that the mayors and the county leadership needed to work out the problem. Debbaudt said that both sides have valid arguments and they need to work out a com­ promise. An audience question about morale in the depart­ ment was addressed to Stelma, who said he had initi­ ated meetings with union rep­ resentatives, that those voting ‘no confidence’ were a small number (150) of the depart­ ment's 700 employees. "One hundred fifty people does not mean a morale issue," said Stelma. Debbaudt was asked about his supervisory experience as the agent in charge of the West Michigan office of the J r OSS 06676002 MIDDLEVILLE • 500 Arlington St. CALEDONIA • 9595 Cherry Valley < Ave. 269-795-3550 616-891-3550 FBI. He responded that he had supervised 35 people. In his closing remarks, Debbaudt said he could come in and lead effectively. His first task would be to restore confidence among the deputies. He said he would provide impartial leadership and that the cur­ rent leadership is inadequate. Stelma said he has spent a lifetime and has 36 years in the department, the past eight as sheriff His depart­ ment serves 600,000 people and is the largest police force in the state outside of Detroit. He holds people responsible for performance, and "When you do that, you make enemies." He said he is the only candidate with experience managing a $65 million dollar budget. . Raymond thanked the pub­ lic for attending the forum and allowing him to get con­ nected to the community. J X ft 6 THORNAPPLE, continued from previous page Cornerstone University and course study in EMS man­ agement at the National Fire Academy’ She identifies the assets of the community in relation to having been part of the emer­ gency services department. “I would say that emer­ gency services provided in Thomapple Township and to part of our surrounding com­ munities is unique to this state," said VanderMeer. “We are lucky enough to have our ambulance and fire personnel responding as one unit. It creates more unity and efficient response, which in turn allows us to serve our community better. “We are also a part of the Tri-County Training Consortium and South Metro Fire and Rescue which allows for regular training and automatic response with surrounding departments and creates a more uniform I response to emergency situa­ tions together." She added, “Thornapple Township is a great mix of people from all walks of life. This creates some diversity which at times can cause challenges, but I see it more as an opportunity that allows growth in our community, not only in population but in spirit. The school system is excellent, and we have all the convenience of the city in the country.” In discussing how to pay for emergency services, she said most important is “get­ ting accounts receivable under control.” She said, “I have experi­ ence in program funding, development, implementa­ tion and monitoring, includ­ ing a computerized field reporting system and in­ house billing for Thomapple Township Emergency Services, which ended the use of a private billing com­ pany and increased efficien­ cy, reduced accounts receiv­ able, reduced bad debt and improved cash flow.” This project also eliminat­ ed duplication of effort between patient care reports and billing data entry7, she said, and improved hospital turn-around times and increased accuracy of reports and coding. “When I left my employ­ ment with the township to move into a new career field, the township office took over ambulance billing,” said VanderMeer. “I have since discovered, the township has been struggling with reim­ bursement. Accounts receiv­ and able uncollectable accounts continue to rise. With my history and knowl­ edge of ambulance reim­ bursement and fire depart­ ment operations, I feel I am the best candidate to assist with stabilizing funding. This can be done through in­ house training, keeping on top of the regulatory changes and continuous monitoring of accounts.” Other issues she sees fac­ ing the township are commu­ nications, fiscal responsibili­ ty and the Duncan Lake sewer system. “Communication is essen­ tial in every business. It is especially important to town­ ship government because the township is the closest gov­ ernment entity to its people,” she said. In the area of fiscal responsibility, VanderMeer said, “With the poor econo­ my, it is especially important for our township to monitor spending carefully. It is your township clerk's responsibil- ity to monitor and help con­ trol the budget and spending. I take this responsibility seri­ ously. With my knowledge, education and previous expe­ rience, I am confident in my ability to meet this goal." On the Duncan Lake issue she said, “For all those who live on Noffke Drive, we know how frustrating the continuing problems and increased cost of the sewer system are. I plan on assist­ ing the township, looking into the management of the system and options for the future. It is also important to keep monitoring our water quality and working with the county on maintenance of our drain systems.” She said she attended all the candidate information forums. “They were very informa­ tive, and I recommend that anyone running for public office, for the first time espe­ cially, attend all the ses­ sions.” She added, “I have not yet had the opportunity to partic­ ipate in the Leadership Barry ’ County Educational Series, but I have been involved with the county, when a member of Thornapple Township Emergency Services, as the Thomapple Township liaison to the Barry County Emergency Medial Services Council. I also coordinated blood drives with the Red Cross at the township and served on the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Reimbursement Committee.” In closing she says, “My heart is in public service and I am very excited about hav­ ing an opportunity to serve the people of this township again." 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It is my duty to make deci­ sions that represent the majority of the community. Since the library millage was defeated, I voted against increasing our contribution." Regarding the township's assets, Ritchie said, “The best asset of Orangeville Township is the residents that come together for a common goal, such as the Veteran’s Memorial. Orangeville Days and now improving the current park to include a new softball/baseball diamond and a play­ ground for the children of the community.” Curt Daniels is challeng­ ing Ritchie as treasurer. He has lived in the township for the past 18 years. Daniels has been married to Barbara for 41 years. The couple has two adult children and five grandchildren. He is a retired educator with degrees from Olivet Nazarenc University and Ferris State University. Assets that Daniels has noticed since moving into the area are growth and improvement in new and upgraded housing and busi- nesses, care of the natural resources, consistent care and upkeep of roads, and increasing community involvement in the life and reputation of the township. On the Delton library decision, he said, said. “The Delton District Library is an outstanding facility offering residents an array of pro­ grams to meet the needs of adults, teens and children. For me, living in the heart of Orangeville Township, the distance to travel is nearly equal between Martin library and Delton library; however, my wife and I took a leader­ ship role in organizing the concerned residents group favoring Delton District Library over Martin because we felt an extreme lack of communication existed between Orangeville resi­ dents and the Township board. “After initially meeting in our home, this group of 15 concerned residents decided to canvass Orangeville resi­ dents with an informative I• petition, making them aware that the Orangeville Township board had decided to look at Martin library in Allegan County as an alter­ native and that the board was willing to contract with Martin using $1,000 of tax dollars and all of Orangeville’s penal fines and state funds, about $8,000.’’ From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues i 1 eric Irfotra gill E itff i I 22 30m ; Assisi 1 ’ tidKt xiC hiili^111' 1 ■ B™ • . /Ltd Harrison is a leader To the editor: I am writing to seek sup­ port of Bryan Harrison for Caledonia Township supervi­ sor. I have served Caledonia both on the township plan­ ning commission and town­ ship board. Bryan has shown himself to be a leader who seeks to listen to all sides. find balance, and ultimately do what is best for the Caledonia community. Bryan is the type of leader who Caledonia needs. Please join with me and vote Aug. 5 for Bryan Harrison. Don “Corky” Koopmans, Caledonia Township Unfulfilled promises reemerge in campaign Ci* I To the editor: I think Caledonia is a great place to live and raise a fam­ ily. However I am surprised at the amnesia our communi­ ty has when it comes to Brian Harrison and Wally Bujak. 1 understand they are nice peo­ ple but both promised to focus on parks and finishing the bike trail the last time we elected them. Now they are saying it's a focus again, four years later. They both say they will get around to the road and traffic problems this time after promising to do this last time. Anyone who asks a busi­ ness owner will find that most people dislike doing business with taledonia Township because of these two. I'm tired of the do-nothing attitude of Brian and Wally. No action again from a politi­ cians and only promises. Why do we puf up' with this as residents of Caledonia? The third candidate, Munger is the only one otter­ ing a guarantee on hi^ performance at his Web site in the first /year, along with donating half of the salary back to the students of Caledonia. He has already proven himself throughout the township and county as a giving and effective leader. We as citizens need someone in leadership with a “puty ou r-money-where-you rmouth-is attitude." Bill Jones Caledonia The committee gathered more than 400 signatures on petitions that were presented to the board on May 13. •Il “Our report fell on deaf •II ears because the decision had been made and board action had already been taken." Daniels concludes his dis­ cussion with, “While I do not favor a millage to support library service for rs Orangeville residents, I do support using some of our treasury's fund balance to do so and continue an active, long-term relationship with the Delton District Library ." While he did not attend the forums this spring, he said, “I am more than willing to take whatever classes are necessary to get my skills up to speed to fulfill this office.” Trustee Bob Perino is running for Township Orangeville trustee. He has been a resi­ dent Orangeville of Township since 1994. He is married to Ruth Perino, and they have two sons and six grandchildren. He worked for 39 years with Pharmacia/Upjohn, retiring as vice president of sales. Perino said that the assets of the township include an “outstanding fire department and township roads," He also noted the importance of con­ trolled growth of the com­ munity and rural nature with its closeness to 16,000 acres of state and county township land for outdoor recreation He said that one of the most important assets of the com­ munity is its “strong commu­ nity pride as evidenced by and Day Orangeville Veterans Memorial” In reference to the choice made for library service, Perino said he is “in favor of optimum library services for our community. If our residents desire, I will work for bringing Delton library serv­ ices to our community.” Other issues in the town­ ship that Perino sees needing attention are refurbishing the mini-park with new equip­ ment and recreation facili­ ties, maintaining township properties, continuing sup­ port for Orangeville Day and community pride, upgrading and maintaining high stan­ dards for Orangeville Fire Department, providing sup­ port for senior citizen food distribution, supporting the road millage for mainte­ nance, upgrading and contin­ uing support for controlled growth, and maintenance of rurai nature of the township, In the leadership area Perino said, “I have had extensive leadership training in the many managerial and executive positions for the Hi Pharmaceutical Upjohn Company." He is a member Barry County of the Republican Party. He is an advocate for partnering with Community Barry Foundation, the chamber of commerce -and government see an Orangeville Township pay? The solution of having residents who use the library departments and committees. sports complex. •II In closing, Perino said, “I While he was not able to pay a $35 per-person perhave enjoyed serving the res­ attend either the candidate year fee was the only fair solution." idents of Orangeville forums or Leadership Barry Frank said he has attended Township as a trustee for the County. Marshall said he past four years. I maintain would enjoy participating in some Barry County meetings expressing his disappoint­ continuous contact with these events in the future. Townships He recently co-chaired the ment with the increases in Michigan Association, I stay thorough­ strategic planning facilities property taxes. ly informed and bring that committee for Delton He added, “I am now information to the board. I Kellogg schools. He is cur­ retired and have the opportuwork to establish contacts rently vice president for nity to serve the people of that benefit the township and Delton Rocket Football and Orangeville." Linda Ribble is running citizens, and I take my is past president of the •H for re-election as a township responsibility to my town­ schools' athletic boosters. Marshall served on the trustee. She is a life-long res­ ship and to the our citizens of Orangeville most seriously." superintendent's advisory ident Township. Married with two John Marshall is running committee for the schools .Hl for township trustee. He has and on the parents advisory sons and seven grandchillived in the township for committee at the high dren, she is a parts manager more than 35 years, follow* school. He has been a volun­ for Star Truck Rentals. Growth in the township ing in the tradition of his par­ teer coach for several teams. ents and grandparents. He He holds a Michigan real has been tremendous, and and his wife. Kathy, have estate license, a Michigan most residents by now are been married for 16 years Insurance License and is familiar with the veterans and have two sons who Universal HVAC-certified. memorial, said Ribble. She attended Delton Kellogg “The one concern I have said she is proud to have schools. regarding the township is the been able to help build this Marshall attended separation felt by the resi­ important asset to the com­ Davenport University, study­ dents. There seems to be seg­ munity. Two Memorial Day ing business administration. regation between the resi­ services have been held and He has 20 years of experi­ dents of Orangeville village were well attended by Lake." said Orangeville residents and ence in real estate as a man­ and Gun Lake, ager and project manager. Marshall. “We must unite many others. Another asset to the town­ He is currently an industrial together to make our com­ munity the best it can be. ship is a newer and larger chemical account manager. In reference to the Delton This must start with its board capacity firetruck which was District Library, he said, “I members. Many residents purchased this past fall from am a long-time user of the feel as though the are ‘talked the township's firetruck library and have always down to’ by certain board fund. . “This will benefit the area believed that Delton offered a members. They are made to top-notch facility, well-run, feel unwelcome in their own in many ways, not only in water capacity but transport­ clean and pleasant. Because I township." “This is not only unac­ ing more firefighters to a spend so much time in the Delton schools, I prefer to ceptable but appalling. Each scene in a single truck,” she use the Delton District resident has a voice, and they commented, The Delton library has deserve to be heard. There is Library." He continued, “I would also the conception within been the subject of many have liked for the township the community the board conversations at regular to have continued our rela­ fails to ask the tough ques­ board meetings, budget tionship with the Delton tions, get all the answers meetings and in talking to residents. Ribble stated. “In District Library."* But he before moving forward." Also running for trustee is 2006, the township board added, “I also understand the concern regarding the finan- Richard Frank. He has lived decided to place the library cial challenges and obstacles in the township for 10 years. millage issue on the ballot set forth for Orangeville He has been married to for the voters to decide. It Township to continue its Roxanne for 18 years and was defeated, and I upheld relationship with the Delton they have three grown chil­ the choice of the voters' decision continually." District Library and have no dren and four grandchildren. It’s always been important Frank said he believes that issues with the township board changing library asso- * the development of the to Ribble that every resi•II sports park is important for dent's opinion be heard, no ciations due to these issues." matter how insignificant In addition, he stresses, “It all township residents. In regard to the Delton anyone thinks they are, she was not a decision made by the township board but a library decision, he said, said. “Everyone should have a decision made by the voters “Only a small percentage use of Orangeville Township. the library, so why should all voice," she said. My only concern was the 02696198 fact the board chose to attempt to negotiate with the library even though the resi­ dents had already voted on the resolution. I do not believe that is serving your residents as you have taken b&j an oath to do." Marshall said he sees as important to Orangeville Township the Fawn Lake • KOI • GOLDFISH • POND project and its impact on res­ •le idents. About the possible SUPPLIES • AQUATIC PLANTS casino coming to Bradley he | said, “How will this affect ! our community? How can we make this a positive experience for our residents?" He said he would like to see Orangeville Days grow for the promotion of the township and would like to - Got Koi? APOLS LANDSCAPING & WATER GARDENS 9340 Kalamazoo Ave. • Caledonia • 616-698-1030 € % -4 M v a % *•* �A »• Page 26/The Sun and News. Middleville. August 2, 2008 A A Hot-Weather practice info available from the MHS AA A There are always concerns about physical activity in hot and humid conditions and with the beginning of pre­ season practices less than two weeks away for high school sports teams across the state, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) continues its role in providing its member schools educational informa­ tion to assist them in mini­ mizing the possibility of heat-related catastrophic injuries to student-athletes. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a lot of attention at this time of year, especially when deaths at the professional, collegiate and interscholastic levels of sport occur. In football, data from the National Federation of High State School Associations shows that 25 high school football players have died from heat stroke since 1995. Each spring, the MHSAA has provided information to its member schools to help them prepare for hot weather practice and game conditions in the late summer and early fall. Girls’ golf practice begins at MHSAA Lower Peninsula member schools tie on Aug. 7, followed by all other fall sports on Aug. 11. “Heat Stress & Athletic Participation” is information from the National Federation of State High School Associations which the MHSAA makes available on its Web site for use by all Fall sports teams. The infor­ mation points out that stu­ dent-athletes are subject to a variety of maladies from heat cramps to heat strokes at this time of year. Preventative steps are outlined, including hydration guidelines about •It what to drink and what not to drink. A copy of the infor­ mation is available on the MHSAA Web site *http://www.mhsaa.com/reso »I« urces/fallsportsalert.pdf. •It “It is an absolute necessity that water be available in unlimited quantities at all times during practices. The hydration of athletes is essential,” said John R. Johnson, communications director for the MHSAA. “At the same time, coaching staffs need to be tuned into their student-athletes and be sure they are partaking of water. There is no excuse for any number of heat stroke ventable with the proper pre­ cautions. If schools and their student-athletes follow these guidelines, then we mini­ mize the risk for heat-related problems.” dent-athletes work out on their own individually or with a group of teammates in informal settings during the Summer, they also need to be aware of their hydration. J X The Caledonia 10U All-Star softball team finished second at last weekend’s Maggie Hilbrand Memorial Tournament in Lowell. Team members are (front from left) Hannah Horvath, Ellie Poll, Abby Paulmanteer, Ashley Cross, Ashley Miller, Taylor Cross , (back) coach Gene Cross, Annika Hoekstra, McKenna Dixon, Lauren Vanderwall, Amber Anderson, Alexi Wolf, Lexi Lieski, coach Tami Marlow, and Sadie Milnes. Bradford White car show brings out beauties On Tuesday, July 29 the annual Bradford White Car Show filled the parking lot with some classic beauties as well as some well cherished cars owned by employees. $0 i I® C Caledonia 10U All-Stars take B 7' gala second at Lowell Tournament Z/j? FOR A CHANGE? PLEASE VOTE FOR JOHN ROUGH FOR YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. SUPERVISOR AUGUST 5TH I fjbprl t tz ■l ■ is*: if* I r >' r OF k. -J 1 11 LI 3 'r? 3r ■ I < ■ Here are some questions I ask myself, you may want to consider these when deciding who to vote for on August 5th. 1. Why during the worst economy we have had for thirty years and property values declining are our property assessments and taxable values being increased? 2. Why when you are paying with your money to improve your roads does it take so long for the township board to approve your request costing you more money as prices for asphalt keep increasing? *3 Things started off a little rocky for the Caledonia 10U All-Star softball team at the Annua! 2nd Annual Maggie Hilbrand Memorial Tournament in Lowell on June 26 and 27, but the girls battled back to finish in sec­ ond place. Lowell Extreme defeated the Caledonia All-Stars in the championship game 6-5, battling back for two runs after the Caledonia girls held a 5-4 lead going into the bot­ tom of the sixth inning. Caledonia made 11 put-outs at first base, with Hannah Horvath leading the way with six, and Ashley Cross contributing three. A loss and a tie in pool play on Saturday put the Caledonia girls in third place 7^ Sa ■> z ir i I T.A.P.R.C. Men’s Softball League Champs Bar and Grill 110; Flexfab 9-2; Swamp Fox Lounge 8-3; C&H Services 5-6; Hobart 5-6; Brightside Church 4-7; Uccellos 3-8; The Dog Track 0-11. Scores - Champs Bar and Grill 27 v. Brightside Church 9; Swamp Fox Lounge 14 v. C&H Services 7; Flexfab 24 v. Hobart 12; Ucello’s 16 v. The Dog Track 10. I fe Kc i. I Q f •ifc St % h k. FHAME A ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair Sb • Professional Color Matching 7. Why does the township supervisor reply when asked a question by a property owner and registered voter say our attorney says I don’t have to answer questions? • • Loaner Cars 8. Why is it a requirement that in the event of a zoning infraction that the board requires the complaint to be in writing causing one neighbor to have problems with another neighbor when investigation by the supervisor or zoning administrator would eliminate one neighbor being pitted against another? 9. Why has the board approved a budget for 2009 that is almost $300,000 more than our esti­ mated revenue? John Jerkaitis voted against approving this huge expenditure, “good job John. for being fiscally responsible.” 10. This may sound a little crazy to the voters but I have witnessed this occurring at many meet- • ings at both the township board and zoning board meetings. These are some of the things I will promise to change if I am elected. I need your vote and I need your support. Together we can accomplish many good things in our beautiful township. -/ J MI II ll Ifliwlc: L'% 6. Why at public meetings when given the authority by the chairperson to address the boards are you shouted down and interrupted by some board members? Paid for by the committee to elect John Rough for Township Supervisor. I® >J -- fT'S TfME FOR A CHANGE! i b. iManrfp MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP 4. Why does our township board have to take a half-hour break 1■ = ' S •' A sometimes two breaks for ciga­ rettes and have a smoke? EfiUOK A 5. Why are so many people in important government positions and workers in the township related to each other? - the game at four, then Lauren Vanderwall came to bat with two out and the bases loaded and drove home the game­ winning run. 5 3. Why does it take the township board almost three years to react to your drainage problems? * ■ heading into bracket play. There they opened things up on Sunday with a 26-0 three inning victory over Ionia. Pitcher Ashley Cross had eight strike outs in the win. Sadie Milnes had a home run in the first inning, as the Caledonia pushed across 15 runs to start things off. Caledonia then went on to play a rematch of a pool play contest, which they lost 5-4, against the Diamonds 10U softball team, and scored a 54 win. In the bottom of the sixth inning of the semifinal contest, %Amber Anderson came up to bat and was hit by a pitch, Horvath had a hard hit to left field to get on base, and then Ellie Poll walked to load the bases. Milnes came up and drove in a run to tie - . r * i' • •• ~ : n • Glass Repair • Call ... (269) 795-9596 ALL IMPORTS WELCOME I Mast I I VISA I All Makes and Models "All Insurances Welcome N ' A •* F • Mt» Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 7 v. i £ • Front End Alignment K'' I / 1 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com I* —A KN J? I|SIm �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008/ Page 27 <or; BERKLINE COUCH with end recliners & fold down middle with two drink holders. Great condition, like new! Brown with blue & burgundy specks through­ out. Asking $550 OBO. Call (269)948-3717 1999 F-350’ DUALLY, Super cab, 4x4, 178,000 miles, $11,000 obo. (517)204-2908 AU1U INSURANCE: IN SURE with State Farm In surance, great rates, di? counts up to 40%. 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A *• ft■ Recreation Business Sen-ices ♦ < 4 , T < <1 \ ft 4 ft a a 1 1 i A 4 < 4 4 Cl I 4 < k ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 < * % 4 5 < « < * 4 < * • * ♦ » 1 « J 4 - » 4 4,4 W ft * A 4 • -4 W < < 4 4 * < « « ft -4 4 < 4.4ft 4 < 4 < ft ft ♦ t ft 4 » « < 1 ft ft ‘ ‘A*.4.4 * * * ' ♦ * ♦,‘ ■ * • ft 4 < \ ti • ft ft 4 4 I < « • 4 A t < 4 V< < « 4 4 4 14 4 4 4 4 4 1 ft 4 4 4 ft ft ♦ ft ft ft ft | ft ft ft M • I ♦ 4 4 ♦ I ft ,I ■ 1 ft ft ft ft "R ft < <♦44 ft ft ft 4 4 ft 4. *< < < < ♦ < A I « '5 4 4 ♦ ft.< ♦ • 4 « • • i % 4 < • • '4 <M « 4 4 4 < ♦ S ♦ s <4 4 < ft i 4 4 4 I ft % A ft < < < ft 4 < 4 �Page 28/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 2, 2008 •II * r // NEED YOUR HELP I need your help because we have been missing out on getting projects completed: ■ u a • We still don't have bike and jogging paths. • We don't have improvements to the park land we own. • We have road and traffic problems that need to be fixed. • We need to improve the relationship with businesses. • We need action now! We can't wait four more years. • Michigan is listed as 50th - LAST PLACE in the country for it's economy and we need to do our part to help lead us out of last place. E * k* I r / * ■ -*“ • r K. .. * C- * . < i r* 'V .1 - I IK <*• fT I I -4 f > < < I can promise action! We don't need committee's that discuss and don't get things accomplished. -'J • * X However it's only going to happen if I’m elected! • • I'M NOT A POLITICAN just a businessman, non-profit leader, and prior successful Army officer. I understand the responsibility and accountability to the people who put their trust in me. * Robb Munger I Here is my guarantee: k • Donate 50% of the net income from the Supervisor position to various Caledonia School a ivities. I.E.: Football Teams, Drama, Equestrian team, Etc. • Develop a plan for when and how the bike paths will be paved and improved. The vision is to make our community a more green and walkable community. ubmit to the county a site plan for the park land on Alaska Ave. that will include soccer elds, baseball diamonds, picnic area, and paved walking paths. • Initiate a written plan to fix our traffic problems with Kent County Road Commission. wfe a : na county as a givine and townshi P itizen. S. and effectwe business leader. We as Township Supervisor for a number of reasons ine Robb Munger for the community for I am supporting ^^donia. but has lived and morhedin ‘ivim brings 'integrity and Ptofessionalism tojvery Robb is not a part of our school sysI years\ Robb is a businessman a pari uj uni — -zin the township and his children are vision for our township to be endeavor. He lives in about Robb is that he has a . He sets the bar high in his work tern. What I appreciate live and raise our families outstanding place to i5 reasonable, fair, and not afraid of progref an and brings other people on board. He is township would benefit He understands land use and land revenue. J believe our in leadership with where your mouth i is attitude". Put your money a I I Robb's leadership. greatly from Pill /ouesM Robb is an individual with vi i vision and the drive done. He has high ethical to get things . standards that he will promise. We need leaders not comwith Robb's qualities. Brad Kalajainen 4I Piston Bruxvoort Director Guiding Light Mission / For Accountability and Responsibility: * - / OTE MUNCER * 1 I CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP WNSHIP SUPERVISOR www. robbmuneer. com t• Paid for by friends to elect Robb Munger, PO Box 408, Caledonia, MI 49316 ______ _______________ A V * 06676067 r . I’ F ■ J I I t > t' E - > v •> v v .• v V Y / A .. A 43 > V ? | ) > ■ » I « V » • »’ . » > - r I * ' ' ' ? < ,9 it< .< 4■ • Q rACA 14. 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P7 .'U.i' -p xi$ f'PPX V? ;/'• •/■'/ ... /w w Xw -.U'ft- X- • zw.e4 Kftw PP o-i/o ■ < z- -. <. S^PX”P '•"■ ■ • -ii / /M .s' '• :'PFsy •ix,? -I Vo •XPX-’ '■■/r: V./- pftfto \'WX w ' ■■•^ft;X'-*PP- ws XP- -•^ V .. X -F A3’ • ,.U w ?w& -p: P7 7p-’: & .‘^'4 & ’PP/’ . ' ,S ■ ■. > ■ /: w.. P7 Oft ■ ■'/> . .50^-' �USINGS FVBUC USURY . ? STD AGE ID GS MI N0.7 id News H*5 227 k | - w * r ? k £3* ——1 -I __________ _ * A 1/M B — ewspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Your Ho 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 32/August 9, 2008 .oH 227 EAST STATE ST MASTW6S W 49061 Expect new faces among Barry County officials hy Megan Lavell Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners will likely have four new faces after Tuesday’s election results, but familiar faces remain in many county posts. Some 10,866, or 25.26 percent, of Barry County's 43,014 registered voters made their ways to the polls Tuesday to decide their coun­ ty or township's leadership. Sheriff Dar Leaf retained his post against contender Hastings City Chief of Police Jerry Sarver. Leaf received IT )□ to zouT 1 lud oZ wnaq 10,8* obfini )zouT io yi xiZ q zifl vnal won the Republican primary to secure himself a seat in the November election, when he will take on Democrat Rosemary Anger for drain commissioner. Yarger received 2,310. or 27 per­ cent, of the votes, followed by Mark Englerth with 2,017 or almost 24 percent of the votes. Kevin Allerding fol­ lowed Englerth with 1.542 votes, Mark Doster has 1.101 votes, Jan Kelly earned 808 votes and Dennis McKelvey - See ELECTION, page 7 Local camp hosting Band wows community with music and personality special-needs clinic by Patricia Johns — uoz ufl DOE 9di i*M IB/ iq/U Leaf said, It's just as humbling as it was the first time.” He said he plans to buy some new shoes now that the election is over because, “At $4 a gallon for gas, you learn to walk a lot.” Leaf added that he has learned a lot in the election and has been surrounded by good people. Prosecutor Tom Evans retained his post as well, pulling in 5,210, or 60 per­ cent, of the votes against can­ didate Kerri Selleck, who received 3,416. 6,828 and almost 75 percent of the vote to Sarver’s 2,284 votes. “The people made their choice,” said Sarver. “It was pretty consistent around the county. I have to respect the decision of the people and just move forward.” Sarver said, “It is a lot of work when you’re running the campaign trail. It's a lot of experience.” He added that he still plans to continue to work with the sheriff in the future for law Barry in enforcement County. “I really couldn't be hap­ pleased. 1 couldn't have done pier that we won and the it without the support of my folks are going to give us family and friends and four more years in there.” everybody who was working in the background. " said Evans. Jarvis said she is looking He added that he is happy to be working with Leaf for forward to the new challenge of being the county' clerk, and the next four years. Pam Jarvis earned the title she thought the race went of Barry County Clerk with well. “The three of us did an almost 42 percent of the vote, or 3.627 ballots cast in excellent job of keeping it her favor. Incumbent Debbie clean.” she said. “We have a Smith received 3.128, or 36 healthy respect for each percent of the votes, and other.” Smith said. The voters Mark Whitney earned 1.926, made their choice. or 22 percent of the vote. Russ Yarger narrowly Jarvis said. “I'm quite l sob 'filq Ito r jiM iuIH nsD □xH u»y liriU H91J O M ifi A orti ana?. tnso mop jm o) ’1zeJ inom Imoni | I I I 1; 10) 10 Staff Writer On Friday. Aug. 1, the sounds of the Radofzell Band wowed the more than 300 music lovers who filled the Middleville United Methodist Church. Others sat in the entry area and tapped their feet to the clas­ sical, jazz and pop tunes played by the 66 members of the band. The band played in Middleville as part of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Music Camp International Exchange Program. Last year, a group from the United States played in Germany. Originally, the concert was to have been performed at Stagecoach Park as part of the Music on the Riverbank series. However, a 40 per- - - • -T: X ■ -e * u1 La i *■- 1 * V * i i ■ 1 * YMCA Camp ManitouLin near Barlow Lake is offering a water-skiing clinic for those with special needs. The clinic, presented by Blaze Sports of Kentwood Parks and Recreation, will be held Friday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Skiers of all abilities with i special needs such as autism, developmental delays, parapelegia, quadriplegia, cere­ bral palsy, or other condi­ tions can learn to water-ski in Motorcyclist dies crash in Aug. £ Here members of the Radolfzell Band take time to enjoy cookies before attendstorn^Friday led organizers ing church on Sunday morning. The Middleville United Methodist Church Handbell to move the concert indoors. Choir performed special music that day in the band's honor. Middleville United Last year, moving the instru­ cult. With the Main Street Catherine Beyer, from of ments and Danish band detours this year, the deci­ the Middleville Downtown Methodist Church, organmembers because of weath­ sion was made to be “safe Development Authority, See BAND, page 9 er conditions had been diffi- rather than sorry.” and Scott Manning, pastor ■ saga continues Meadow Bloom vd ■ odT iqmoMii sqioniiq .1 .DJJ noizzi > aril to cq aid) noriw iznwoT trnmoD noizzim wan i£uidoH o noizzim Yd xso woM zi noiz q Sill by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The six-month-long attempt by Theodore Mol, principal of Meadow Bloom LLC, to gain planning per­ mission for the development of the Good farm continued this past Monday evening Caledonia when the Planning Township Commission met. The refusal of the com­ mission in June to amend the new master plan adopted in February after nearly two years of work by the com­ mission led to a shift in strat­ egy by Meadow Bloom. Now before the commis­ sion is a petition to rezone the property into four WwL'fik ’V . f / a * • * ♦ * parcels: • Parcel A, 76.37 acres south of 100th Street, would be rezoned from agricultural (AG) to rural residential (RR). • Parcel B. 19.9 acres, south of 100th Street and east of Parcel A, would be rezoned from AG to R-2, medium-density single-fami­ ly• Parcel C, 116.31 acres north of 100th Street, would be rezoned from AG to R-R. • Parcel D. 55.83 acres north of 100th Street and east of Parcel C, would be rezoned from AG to R-2. Parcel D is also the acreage the Caledonia Community Schools District 4 > is interested in buying tor its campus. Parcels A and C, compris­ ing 192.68 acres, if rezoned to R-R, would allow approxi­ mately 90 homes built on twoacre lots; each home would have 200 feet of frontage. Parcels B and D at a com­ bined 75.73 acres, if rezoned to R-2 without public utili­ ties could accommodate about 60 to 70 home sites. If rezoned to R-2 with the extension of public water and sewer, the acreage could support approximately 130 home sites. Requiring devel­ opment in the form of a planned unit development (PUD) with its requirements for open space would reduce a safe, supported environ­ ment. Participants must be at least 8 years old. should be comfortable in the water, and need permission from their physicians to participate. Included in the $60 fee is lunch and snacks for each participant and one guest. The camp is limited to 15 participants. For more information, call 269-795-9163 or log on to www.campmanitou-lin.org. the number of sites available. A memo from David Zylstra, township manager and planner, included in the information packets prepared for the commissioners for their July 21 meeting recom­ mended approving the rezon­ ing because it was consistent with the master plan. The commission, unhappy with rezoning property with­ out a detailed development plan before them, tabled the petition. Responding to a complaint by Ronald Van Singel, of The Merestone Group, that complying with the commission's request See BLOOM, page 10 On Friday, Aug. 8, just after 8 a.m., a motorcyclist died after slamming into the back end of a Jeep that was into a residence turning northwest of Caledonia. According to the report from the Kent County Department, Sheriff's Andrew Brun, 20. 20, of Caledonia was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle on 84th Street behind a Jeep driven by Carla deJonge. 50, of Caledonia. Both were headed west between Breton Avenue and Hanna Lake Road. deJonge slowed before making a turn left into a resi­ dence. Brun was unable to stop before colliding with the back of the Jeep. The motor­ cycle burst into flames. to Brun was taken Spectrum Hospital down­ town Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead as a result of head injuries. deJonge sustained minor injuries. Her passenger, 55year-old Kevin deJonge. was not injured. The Dutton Fire and Department AMR Ambulance responded to the accident. Traffic on 84th Street was diverted until 11 a.m. when it reopened. In This Issue... I • Millage proposals fare well across Barry County • Affordable Asphalt rezoning request denied at planning level • Incumbents lead in area townships • Kiwanis to host circus August 20 • Caledonia and TK players help team to 2nd place finish I I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 (Dutton TlnitecC (Reformed Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Nofd Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — " FIRST BAPTIST Morning Worship Service. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmintstnes.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 middlevillecrc.org 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Evening Praise.................................................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday School •It ................................. 9:45 a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service................ 6:00 p.m. Website: Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . .. 6:45 p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Word of Life Clubs.......................... 6:45 p.m. www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com •ft GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122i Cl West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 “A Church with a caring heart for dur 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 Rev. Merle Ruwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE Church Office: (616)891-1512 COMMUNITY M-37 at 100th St. CHURCH 9:00, 9:30 & 11: III 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Contemporary Sendee on Saturday night at 5 p. m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 616-698-8104 A// walks, One faith St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Middleville Wesleyan Church Sunday Services f Make Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies the best J day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth...................... .............. 9:45 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. .............6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke jnewlife . s-VH hX'-HE mODU-x SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ? , Join us Sundays at 10 am Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School K€ for All Ages..........................10:45 a.m. for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Mass Times: Saturday.. Sunday..... 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. I 4:00 pm 9:30 am PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship...................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages....................11:00 II a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ..................... 6:30 p.m. CherryVuxey 1 A Faith Community of the PC(USA) \/ 9:30 AM through Labor Day / Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor JMr cornerstone 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 church — www.cornerchurch.org m Jiil Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Whitneyville BIBLE CHURCH 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 << The Church where every body is somebody...and Jesus is Lord •» Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School »« 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 A* 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" SUNDAY CELEBRATION Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm |Wli Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Loving God, Loving People Fellowship Church Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Chun" Living Hope Assembly of God Luc-ieitiiK! Lc.-e.duis 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. A Place For YOU! £^4#- u It Whitneyville Peace Church nrmnehne'an ancient faith to a modem world CERTIFIED Rev. Allen Strouse Leighton Church www.leightonchurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Check our web site: hw, wqyfarercc.org (616) 891-8028 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Phone: (616) 868-6437 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue liMlH An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. www.lakesidecommunity.org Located in Leighton Township jtJjiferv Finding the Way Together! Rev. Royle Bailard www.caledoniaumc.org 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 3^ 5 Church Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor Nuryerv available throutjhoui. fveryone 15 wekome. community Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morninq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am WAYFARER J €I)urdj Phone: (269) 948-2261 A Place of Refuge MW1 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends ill Service Times: dffiletljotHfift Lakeside A •• • nr CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH in Irving) Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 111 Church Street Sunday School..................................................... 10:50 a.m. M-37 WednesdayJiiTyice; 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor ................................................ 10:35 a.m. off SENDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11: III A.M. Holy Communion M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morning Worship............................................................ 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time \s Truth ® (fan* Sunday School ..................................................... Sunday Morning Worship...................................... Sunday Evening Service ...................................... Wed. Family Supper (during school season)........ Wed. Awana & Youth Group.................................. Wed. Midweek Prayer .......................................... Our Celebration Service is (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee .9:30 am. 10:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .5:45 p.m. .6:30 p.m. .6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America •> Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" % c Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 jf—[ A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. * Morning Worship...................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. www.redeemercovenant.org Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 K r • • • - • • S.< \ Y X \ A t > J i t ♦ <■ «- A « • • * • * �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008/ Page 5 •II SOCIAL NEWS & h J' VH — Church holding girls musical theater camp — L I ] r X ft. I >6 • 7.1 * * * M /- £• r. CL< ^4 ^2^ t < f* f The First Baptist Church of Middleville is holding musical theater camp, featur­ ing songs from the award­ winning musical “Annie, Monday through Friday, Aug. 18 to 22, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This camp is for girls only from the ages of 6 to 14. There is no charge. The FBC theater camp will focus on all three ele­ ments of musical theater: vocal technique. technique, acting methods and dance. Every day. all elements will be taught as well as applied on stage. There will also be a Biblical focus on being a n engagements A' ■ *l», 4 & Smiths to celebrate golden wedding anniversary ! I -^tere !1 1 SB t vs L I ■—■-----------I fca Clllllitl tlllti ► ►i #1 I 2* ? 1 -E?. ' k 2 L.D. and Georgiea Jill (Wheeler) Smith were unit­ ed in marriage at the South Church Brethren of Woodland on August 16, 1958. Their children, Kimberly Dee Sarver (hon­ orable mention), Terry and Larry Smith of Freeport, and Shawn Caldwell L— Shawn (Robert) of Nashville, wish family and friends to celebrate their parents’ special day on Sunday, August 17 at the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland from 2 to 5 p.m. Your presence is our gift. You may send a card to L.D. and G.J. at 7211 Hammond Rd., Freeport, Ml 49325. I W 01555352 IfWSCTBj?.? I Sli ezr Atti tmLe-S hair & tanning 'o tn&nrnt tokatl'Uii ■ ■BltlKJt Formerly known os Desert Sun Hair & Tanning A * ir« M - —• •e A jfrfar 2 FREE Tanning Visits Sr^^with Purchase of Select Tanning Lotions. 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com Tn fl HIM mill- 'OJhU 1 ------- ■• till • Vi 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 616-891-8688 3 3 >> I, ■ 9 •>» »*» efuud fflefate and Often Sefieet Cane t A Enrolling Now! J Za/e wskiMaxIo w Mrs. Greg and Mr. Zalewski are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Dawn Zalewski, to Brad Allen Maxlow, son of Tracy Maxlow of Wayland, Misty Rader of Gun Lake and Sherri Maxlow of Middleville. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School class of 2005. The groom-to-be is a Caledonia High School grad­ uate of 2003. The wedding is set for October ll, 2008. Held at Lakeside Community Church. Class of 2009 parents to meet Monday Parents of Thornapple Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ Kellogg High School Class turing, and challenging learning environment to of 2009 will meet to discuss enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and the overnight graduation v emotional growth. Al party on Monday, Au g. 18. 5I Mir __ .’’4d like to be If you - Zoo-phonics involved with planning a tun, Christ-centered curriculum from b overnight graduation party A Concordia Publishin; for our students, please - Inside gymnasium attend the next meeting,” said ~ Outside playground equipment Julie Ybema. a The meeting will be at 7 The safer side “stranger safety” program at the Thornapple p.m. - 3 Hour Class Emergency Township Services building on High Please call Julie Rop - Preschool Director Street in Middleville. 616-891-8688 Future meetings will be held on the third Monday of each 1 fl « F t A >*» i - A ■■ ' •r 5V fl Saint daid ***! ***■ < s ?- * 1 * s (T ''J Xk cr cn child of God as well as being a young lady created for God’s glory. The week’s hard work w ill pay off w ith a preview per­ formance showcasing three scenes fully choreographed on Friday, Aug. 22, at the noon closing program. To register for the camp, call the church at 269-795:: 9726. The First Baptist Church is located at 5215 N. M-37 Highway, just north of Middleville. FBC summer stock is under the direction of Pastor David and Rebecca Snyder. Rebecca received her music education degree from the University of Florida and has taught elementary' music for four years as well as directed the children's chorus for the Palm Beach Opera Company. David received his church music degree from Baptist College Bible in Pennsylvania, music educa­ tion degree from Elmira College Conservatory of Music in New York, and per­ formance certificates from the Juilliard School and the American Musical M u s ica I and Dramatic Academy in New' York. He received his Actors Equity Card in 2001. He has taught for 10 years on the middle school, high school and college levels. The First Baptist Church for house Warbucks Christmas.” said Da\id. More information on Annie will be available as the performance approaches. will produce “Annie. The Musical” on Dec. 5 and 6. “Mark your calendar now' and plan to bring the whole family to watch orphan Annie go to Daddy The 02696632 a Is Coming! Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School 9230 Kraft Avenue a 013 » 4:113 a W u Discount Tickets Available At: Chemical Bank, Caledonia Library, United Bank. Great Lakes Credit Union. Edward Jones, Glen Valley Dentistry. Caledonia Vision Center Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Caledonia Due to copyright laws no video recording allowed TICKETS IN ADVANCE Adults............ $9.00 Child /z..$5.00 5 •z I t ON CIRCUS DAY Rain or r Adults........... $12.00 hine kChild12 . $6.00 L- * Visit our website at www.kellymillercircus.com 06676121 Calling All Girls jrom Ages 6-14 First Baptist Church of Middleville Presents Summer Stock Musical Theatre Camp Featuring the music from the award-winning musical “Annie" Monday-Friday, August 18-22 • 9am-12:30pm The FBC Theatre camp will focus on all three elements of musical theatre: vocal technique, acting methods, and dance. Everyday all elements will be taught as well as applied on stage. There will also be a Bibical focus on being a child of God as well as being a young lady created for God’s glory. The week’s hard work will pay off with a preview performance showcasing three scenes fully chore­ ographed on Friday, August 22 at the 12:00pm closing program. To register your child for the FBC Musical Theatre Camp, please contact the church ? �a Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. August 9. 2008 Arta Mae McKenna KENTWOOD - Arta Mae McKenna (Lenartz), age 67 of Kentwood, passed away Sunday, August 3rd. after a courageous 10 month battle u ith cancer. Arta was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Lenartz. Anna Mae and Earl Paffhausen, special grand­ parents Henry and Blanch Eickmeyer. Florence Eickmeyer, Mr and Mrs Joeph Lenartz, in-laws Arthur and Ethel Bndges. Uncle Joe Lenartz. She will be sadly missed by her children Ron Grunwell, Sheri and Al Kubiak, and Jeff and Deb McKenna. Grand children Joyce A. Don Joyce Ann Doll, age 59, passed away peacefully at home due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis on August 1, 2008. Joyce is survived by her husband of 37 years. Ronald; daughter. Anastasia (Thomas Ford); sister. Janet (Roy Hall); numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by both of her parents, Robert and Mary Linderman (Allcrding) and her older brothers, Robert and Charles. Joyce was bom September 19, 1948 in Hastings, the last child of Robert and Mary. She was raised on a farm outside of Hastings and grad­ uated from Middleville High School in 1966. After high school, Joyce worked as a nurses’ aide at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. While working as an aide, she also attended Grand Rapids School of C osmetology. After attaining her license in cosmetology, she worked at several beauty shops in the Grand Rapids area. Shortly after high school, she met Ronald and they cor­ responded while he was in the U.S. Army. Upon his return from Vietnam, they started dating seriously and were wed on August 28, 1971. They lived in Grand Rapids and Middleville while Ron went to school •It and Joyce worked at Bradford-White. On July 12. 1974, they were blessed with Anastasia. Dunng this time, Joyce and her sister Janet opened J&J Beauty Salon in Middleville. Diagnosed with MS in 1976, Joyce would not let herself be held back by any disability. Joyce and Ron delighted in taking many day trips winding up in Pittsburgh. Chicago or w her­ ever the car stopped for the night. They also spent a very happy week in the Bahamas w ith their daughter and sonin-law. In 1984. Joyce and Janet formed the Bridles & Bits 4H club. Both girls were avid riders and passed the love of horses and companionship to a new generation of children. After giving up the leader­ ship of the club. Joyce want­ ed to stay at home and work in her garden but soon need­ ed more. This is when she taught herself the art of quilt ■ ■ Rose C. Price •J tiwktiwi A Sulft 269.795-7719 Caledonia Community Schools Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center 1 _ _ 11 IV— 1• < ? 1 & r<J. i 1* 1 1 ■ - z ir 4^. TK Class of 2003 I liz •4 , Slity rte I shear pleasure it f ■ % 7^ m Bridges families. Special friends Ethel. Gerry. Jewell. Pauline, Aurora. Ellen. Diane, Carol. Terry and Liz and her many friends at COSTCO. Special thanks for all the love and support gi\ en to our Mother during this past year. At our mothers request there will be no memorial service. Cremation will take place with her final resting place to be back home in Helena. Montana. In lieu of flowers it is sug­ gested that memorial contri­ butions may go to Hospice of Michigan. Fill! making many quilts for fam­ ily and loved ones. In addiMrs. Rose C. Price; tion. she fulfilled her other (Squeaky). Rose was a gift Her given to us March 7, 1947 i passion reading. favorite genre was the mur- she returned home after 61 dcr mystery. loo brief years to be with her Joyce touched the lives Lord. Rose wanted her soul and hearts of many people, to cross the rainbow bridge May they remember her as a w here she would reunite loving wife, mother, aunt with the love of her life, soul and friend. mate, beloved and devoted Family viewing was at Husband of near 30 years Beeler Funeral Home in Oris Lee Price (OP), whom Middleville on Wednesday, crossed July 8. 2006. August 6. 2008. Interment Waiting for her with open will be a private family occa­ arms are her daughters, sion at Fuller Cemetery. Kimberly and Lisa,; parents, In lieu of flowers, the fam­ Clark Libey. Mildred G. ily asks any donation be Rice, and her dear fathermade in Joyce's name to in-law, Emmett Jewel Price. Barry County, MI Hospice Rose cared for Emmet dur­ or MS Society of Michigan ing his last days. When (in Southfield. MI). Emmett began crossing the Arrangements made by bridge, he told Rose of the I eeler funeral Funeral Home, splendor of Heaven awaitin Middleville. him. Rose always held the gift of seeing Heaven through his eyes, close to her Give a memorial that heart. m On May 9, 2008 she began can go on forever her journey crossing the 122 E. Main St. o bridge to unite with her Middleville, Ml 49333 A gift to the Barry loved ones. Rose loved the poem Community HAIR DESIGNERS “Rainbow Bridge," It gave Foundation is used her great comfort after losing to help fund her little dogs Bucky, Becky activities throughout and Brandy. Rose had a great love and strong compassion the county in the A few of your classmates are plan­ for the Lord’s creatures. She name of the person hand raised cockatiels/parning your 5 year class reunion! rots, and any baby bird that you designate. Ask Please contact us via email or phone had fallen from their nest. your funeral director with your address and anyone else's She saved many of God's lit­ for more tle creatures arriving at her you may have. doorstep in the palms of a information on the child's hands with crocodile tkclass2003@gmail.com or BCF or call (269) £ tears praying for her to save 269-838-8088 945-0526. It. She had a special spiritual connection with children. It was as though she kept the z child's spirit within herself from growing older. Children sensed her young pure hearted spirit that danced within her. What an extraordinary gift she had. Some believe it was her five Fall 2008/2009 Preschool foot stature. OP said it best Our preschool program provides a positive first school experience for young “Dynamite comes in small children. The curriculum includes teaching of basic readiness skills in lan­ packages just like Rose, a guage, literacy, math and motor skills and is aligned to the Caledonia heart full of TNT (love) it Community School’s K-12 curriculum. We also provide opportunities for overwhelms its package and children to develop peer relationships through play, while nurturing chil­ touches everyone around dren's creativity, problem solving and curiosity. her" Monthly newsletters and twice a year conferences/progress reports help to foster communication between parents and staff. Rose was a loving, won­ and DLECC is currently taking applications for Fall 2008. Classes begin derful remarkable Mother. Her children knew Monday. September 8. 2008. All classes are held at the Duncan Lake they were blessed. Rose was Early Childhood Center and meet 2 or 3 times per week. extremely courageous durin 3 Register soon* • space is limited! her last days, she thought not *u J Call DLECC • 891-6220 of herself but that of her chil­ or dren. Rose comforted them, Email: ruplem@caledonia.kl2.mi.us assuring them she wouldn't Soft, Ron and Jaime. Blake and Cassy Grunwell. Chris and Jessica Kubiak. Kyle and Adam Kubiak. Travis and Tara McKenna. Great grand children Reeba Marie Grunwell. Josiah Christopher Kubiak and Madison babv Olivia Grunwell. Daughter-in-law Lisa and Roger VanMale. Brother Wayne and Patty’ Paffhausen and family. Special relatives Barb Beaver. Sharon and Jim Culbert and family. Aunt Dons and Olie Olsen and family. Charles and Arlene Eickmeyer and family, and Charlote Trainer. Special-in­ laws, the Mc-Kenna and X—* ~ feel pain. Rose said. “I will be overwhelmed with happi­ fir ness and the warmth of the Lil Lord’s love. It will be my -i reunion day in heaven. I will hold OP and he will wel­ I come me home in his arms. I'll hug my parents and dance with my daughters, and I'll enjoy the company of my great friends and fish­ in ing buddies Phyllis (Price) and Jeanie (Bos). I want you to celebrate the life I've lived and be happy for me and cel­ ebrate my reunion day in date, as planned by Rose. Heaven." In lieu of flowers, dona­ Rose leaves to celebrate her life: her son Thomas l.H tions and/or a visit to the County Animal Chew and his wife Renee Barry Joy Chew and their son. Shelter in Rose's memory Wyatt l.H. Chew of would give great homage. Wyoming and daughter: Rose's legacy would be that Renee Ann Chew of Yankee she was always trying to find Springs with their 13 kids a “Forever Home" for (Chihuahua Companions), unwanted animals. Rose's son-in-law, David (Tina) motto was “The heart beat of Eskelin, grandchildren: a happy home is the Kimberly and Philip Doyle. pitter-patter of paws on the Brothers, Clare Libey of floor." (with Rose's 13 Chase, David Ghent of Chihuahuas it was more of a Baldwin. Sister, Charlotte stampede) she lived by her Dunham of White Cloud, sis­ words “One, alone may get ter-in-law; Sue Fish of lonely while you're away, but two or a few fill a home Wyoming. Rose also leaves her with love, laughter, ruckus stepchildren. Danny (Doro­ and play, what a wonderful thy), Owen (Shelly). Nathan place to return to at end of a (Kim) Price and Diane long day." The family wishes to Morgan. Grandchildren. Larry, Mike, Katie, Heather, thank, once again for their Matt, Erin, Liz, Emily and compassion, sincere atten­ Angel Price and Sarah, tiveness and dignified servMissy and Justin Morgan ice the Stcgenga's. Memories and condo­ and Great Grandson Seth lences may be shared with Shoemaker. 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Our 2007 cleanup was a great success." success," said Watershed Thomapple Council President Dana Strouse. “Our dedicated vol­ unteers hauled over 45 tires from the river. Other interest­ ing items removed from the river included a pay phone, safe, lawn furniture and multi­ ple bicycles. This is a very big undertaking that we could not accomplish without the help of our wonderful volunteers." Volunteers also can help €4 out in organizing and earn­ ing out this annual event. Help is needed with bank cleanup organization, regis­ tration, trash collection and other areas. Anyone interest­ ed in one of these volunteer opportunities should attend the 7 p.m. Aug. 27 Thomapple River Watershed Council meeting. The loca­ tion has yet to be determined but will be posted on the council's Web site at www.thomappleriver.org. Any individual, group or organization interested in participating in this year's Heritage Day fun on tap for Sept. Parade participants needed *1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Plans are being finalized for this year’s Heritage Day celebration in Middleville on Saturday, Sept. 6. Dan Parker of the Middleville Rotary Club is chair of this year's parade and encourages local organi­ zations to create eye-catch­ ing floats for the event. Line-up will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the parking lot at McFall Elementary School, and the parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Mounted entrants will be at the end of the parade. For more information about the parade call Parker at 269795-9658. Tractors will be weighing in starting at 7 a.m. at the usual site at Bender Road in front of the Thornapple Kellogg bus garage, and trac- J 1 V ’«.U ^i •bill i ’•pta, 1- V’ ■0 JBE5, FECEi H4 h Ta) nq'Tta H. 3HSI- 1 ® kll 3P kKiDr ■X i jf i in’nj Is >1 ta r: 01 !£ JSE is isHs’ tom k z fouiing (OontiAVu/ ftoh (fhiljcbi&n & (IdidlA 4, *»i Ik b itsubii iREck if I• Lib' j, s It* < - •• - tor pulls should start around 8 a.m. This event will be Fin­ ished right about 10 a.m. A pancake breakfast at the Middleville United Methodist Church will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at the church. All other downtown events will start after the parade and will go until 4 p.m. There will be a live entertainment stage again this year from noon to 5 p.m. Heritage Day chair Fran French says, “This year, we will be having the regular events, plus a couple of new ones. We are looking for anyone interested in partici­ pating in the craft show or the car show." The Middleville Baptist Church will be offering activities for children again this year in the park. Scales Prairie Farms on Bender Road will host a National Barrel Racing event (two days) and will have some fun activities for youngsters such as a greased pig contest and pony rides. The next committee meet­ ing will be Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at Carveth Village for anyone interested in planning an activity or helping out. French says the committee needs some vol­ unteers to help for two or more hours on the day of the event. “It is a lot of fun to be out and visit with your neighbors and friends," she adds. For more information on the 2008 Heritage Day cele­ bration. to volunteer or for information on the car or craft shows call 269-7959414. SERVING OUR COUNTRY CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 Welcoming New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI * jilt *** p OF HAIR DESIGN ip P T A r* 0 SALON SERVICES Xieanne A.E. Koehl HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE I Li** I August Specials I WALK-INS WELCOME ?l r w fl ..I r earned 697 votes. “I'm really happy." said Yarger. “I appreciate every­ body who supported me and everybody who got out there and voted." Yarger said he had good support during the primary, and he is hoping for the same support in November. Anger earned 795 votes in the primary, although she was the only Democrat on the ticket. Incumbent Register of Darla Deeds Burghdoff earned 5.891, or 74 percent, of the votes against candidate Frank Bums, who received about 26 percent, or 2.044 votes. Susan VandeCar retained her uncontested post as county treasurer with 99.59 percent of votes, and county surveyor Brian Reynolds, also uncontested, drew 99.34 percent of the votes. In the county commission­ er race, Mike Bremer won the District 2 seat, left vacant with the retirement of Jim French, with 629, or 64 per­ cent of the vote. Joyce Lutz followed with 174, or almost 18 percent,Arthur Bennett earned 102 votes, or 10 per­ cent, and Carl Reed earned 71 votes, or 7 percent of the total. Joe Lyons took the com­ missioner's seat from District 3 incumbent Keith Ferris, by just only 52 votes. Lyons garnered 600 affirma­ tions, while Ferris netted 548, or about 52 to 48 per­ cent. “I really enjoyed serving the community, that's what it's all about," said Ferris. “The residents of Hope and Rutland townships chose who they thought they could lead them the best." Ferris said even though he no longer will be a county official after the first of the earned almost 63 percent, with 933 of the votes, against Straley’s 37 percent, or 552 votes. service plan update, the McKeown Bridge Park proj­ ect and Charlton Park. Howard "Hoot" Gibson safely maintained his District 4 seat against candidate Gibson Denise Straley. 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In addition to the river cleanup, the Thornapple River Watershed Council and Banyr Conservation District would like to invite residents to participate in the tall MiCorp macroinvertebrate and stream assessment sched­ uled for Oct. 17 to 26. Contact Barnard for more information. ported in part through a grant from the Great Lakes Commission. A large portion of the grant funds are desig­ nated for large item removal. Volunteers have noted sever­ al items in the river that they could not retrieve by boat. In the fall, a crew, with the assistance of machinery', will work to remove these items from the banks and river bed. Anyone who knows the loca­ tion of any large items in the Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mike Bremer Barry County Commissioner, r&p? .I J kJ*1 IM event is asked to contact Joanne Barnard at 269-9488056 ext. 117, or e-mail joanne.bamard@mi.nacdnet. net to sign up. The Thomapple River Watershed Council asks for names, con­ tact information, and area interested in assisting, of all volunteers. Anyone willing to provide his or her own canoe or kayak, should let the council know. This year's cleanup is sup- 8 <£> o s �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008 Secretary Land announces primary election turnout Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 “Balance” is key in successful investing Balance is essential to almost all parts of our lives. We balance work and family issues. We can balance our indulgence for desserts with an extra trip to the gym. We even balance our checkI Mil ks. But sometimes, we let our investment portfolios get out of balance — and that can be a costly mistake. Of course, for your portfo­ lio to become unbalanced, it had to be balanced to begin with. 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But if these investors had systemat­ ically rebalanced their port­ folios along the way, they could have helped avoid the negative results that can arise when emotions dictate investment decisions. (Even so, asset allocation does not •II ensure a profit or protect against loss.) Your financial advisor can help you establish a rebal­ ancing strategy. But don’t wait too long to begin. A bal­ anced portfolio is an essen­ tial step toward helping you achieve your long-term financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Middleville Family Dentistry Brian McKeown D.D.S. I I I Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced that 1.36 million voters cast bal­ lots in Tuesday's primary election, based on unofficial returns. Tuesday's turnout repre­ sents 19 percent of Michigan's 7.2 million regis­ tered voters. “The number of voters turning out for the August primary, while on par with prior years, only represents a fraction of those registered,” Land said. “As we now look forward to November’s gen­ eral election, my department will continue to seek ways to encourage more people to take part.” Land commended local election officials and workers for their tireless efforts to prepare for and administer Tuesday's election. Unofficial primary election results are available at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Land reminded residents that as the general election on Nov. 4 approaches, they can visit the online Michigan Voter Information Center, a single, comprehensive source designed for voter conven­ ience at www.michigan.gov/vote. The site contains information on polling locations, voting systems, registration and can­ didates. W. >- The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will hold their next meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall on Main Street in , j Voter turnout by county Total Reg. Voter Turnout 1 Precincts County Allegan 46 78,314 63,012 18.95 Barry 26 43,014 10,866 25.26 Calhoun 78 100,853 17,316 17,13 Eaton 61 78,173 12,390 15.45 Ionia 31 42,712 6.248 14.63 Kalamazoo 112 180,867 24,797 13,71 Kent 269 407,845 63,012 15.45 7,200,000 1,360,000 19 Statewide Progressive Democrats to meet with Obama organizer Middleville. The featured guest will be the Barry County Field Organizer for the Barack Obama campaign. Members and guests may volunteer their help for success in the November election. Each person at the meeting will have the opportunity to share personal ideas and vision. jil«$ i!S iff J JI Police increasing end-ofsummer enforcement effort Motorists are being warned not to let their end-of-summer celebrations conclude with a drunk-driving arrest since 80 West Michigan law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drunk drivers through additional patrols Aug. 15 to Sept. 2. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is coordinating the “Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest” crack­ down by administering feder­ al traffic safety funds to more than 260 agencies in 55 coun­ ties. Grant-funded counties in West Michigan are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mont-calm, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren. “Additional patrols will be out over the next few weeks to help ensure that drunk drivers won't go undetected,” OHSP Director Michael L. 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He recommended that they come with a contract zoning pro­ posal. Zylstra, in a second memo included in the information packets for the Aug. 4 meet­ ing of the commission, refer­ ring to the rezoning contract recommended by Warner wrote, "The applicant has chosen not to submit such a request. It should be noted that the submittal of a pro­ posed rezoning contract is voluntary on the part of the applicant." In other words, the township through its agencies cannot compel con­ tract zoning. Van Singel began his dis­ cussion by noting that the rezoning request was consis­ tent with the community vision (master plan), com­ patible with adjacent uses (residential), and all the uses are permitted in the area. He said the owner is not a farmer and is looking for a reasonable use. In this plan. ■tj there are no condominium units, and Meadow' Bloom is continuing to work with the school district. Bill Hirsch, dairy farmer and soon-to-be elected coun­ ty commissioner 10th dis­ trict, observed that owners have the right to develop land, but this is a historic piece of property (once owned by Elton Smith, long­ time president of the Michigan Farm Bureau). He continued, saying that the development was not a good use of the land in Caledonia. Traffic issues had not been addressed. In his view the land could be productive in the hands of a good farmer. There is a need to enable farmers to get their equity out of the property: "It is really sad the only way is development," he concluded. Eric Fouch, a supporter of farmland preservation, citing an article in the Michigan Townships Association mag­ azine, said that agriculture was the second largest indus­ try in the state. In his view, 771g 3= M .97 REW J w»*rv V4M0 I Punta* Barber S^lon asortx/ille arms , alcdonia Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts GM <S ©J Open Mon.-Fri. 9am ■ 9pm • Sal. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday HAIR CUT | FREE Haircut • S9°° after 12 paid visits s2°°off _________ for 1st visit _________ l_____ w/coupon ] 1 I I I o rv O) until current sites are filled out, there is no justification for building new develop­ ments. Jim Good, current owner of the dairy operation, said he supports the master plan. He supports the project and noted that it had started out with 700 homes and it has been reduced considerably. "If we wanted to keep it in agriculture, we should have done it 15 years ago," he said. He also referred to a $28,000 to 30,000 annual tax bill. Rick Snoeyink, co-chair of the Kent County Farmland Preservation Commission and township board member, urged the commission to "use extreme caution." He said he is especially con­ cerned about the possibility •a that after rezoning, the land could be sold again. He took issue with previ­ ous statements by Jerry Good that accidents between motorists and farm vehicles occurred, that Good had been to the Kent County Agriculture Commission and had been turned down. He noted that other farmers in the area did not have the accidents described by Good and that it was the townships and planning commissions that decide which farms to preserve. He recommended putting another farmer into the property. Brad Engelberg, local resi­ dent, said the Caledonia schools are wonderful because of growth, that the * Laura Kenyon, O.D. Question and answer session Light refreshments provided RSVP appreciated by August 11th, please call (269) 945-3888 that it could provide 90 addi­ tional sites. He added, "If this doesn't go through, we are looking at more houses." Van Singel reentered the discussion saying, "We are paying substantial taxes, greater than farm taxes. We hit a roadblock at every meeting. We have come with a plan that meets the master plan. We continue to hit a roadblock." He continued, "Groups are looking for a campus effect. We're going to have to put something together." Wamer said, "The public should know you can devel­ op it without rezoning." His remark can best be understood in the context of the discussion from the July 21 meeting when he said, "This property is the gateway to the community. It would be a disservice to the townSee BLOOM, page 12 r 0 z, K’ r 1 BAND, continued from previous page j II it * * $ n Br ^4 [Xi.® Sjkitsm Friends coming to say good-bye to the band members included Mike Bremer on his bicycle and Caterine Beyer from the Downtown Development Authority which helped bring the group to Middlevill at Blue Lake, established in 1969, is dedicated to pro­ moting peace and under­ standing through the univer­ sal language of the arts. Since its inception, nearly 30,000 young European, Asian and American artists have exchanged performanc­ es and experienced the love, wonder and excitement of living with host families in a foreign land. More than 110,000 fami­ lies in Europe and America have provided generous hos­ pitality for the participants. Countless concert-goers on both continents have also been touched by these good­ will ambassadors. Blue Lake annually sends six performing groups on concert tours in Europe: a symphony orchestra, sym­ phonic band, choir, jazz band, ballet ensemble and an adult community band. Members of these six groups are selected from Blue Lake's summer campers. The following summer, after intensive rehearsals at camp, members will enjoy a three-week tour in Europe. While on tour. Blue Lake’s international Thursday, August 14, 2008, 4-6 p.m. Creekside Professional Center Presentation by Laura Kenyon, O.D. topics: • What is low vision? • What services and products are available for low vision? Hands-on demonstration of products district would be cutting pro­ grams without growth. He said developers do a great job and that local builders are leaving because of lack of opportunity. He argued that growth creates revenues. (Engelberg is the secretary of the Caledonia school board.) »!• Jeff Bykerk, nearby resi­ dent, referring to Parcel D, asked, "What happens to the area if the school does not purchase it?" Warner answered, saying s groups present a perform­ ance in each community they visit and stay in private homes with host families. Anyone who would like to participate next year by host­ ing a musician may contact Manning at the Methodist church. I Hl 9 02696465 First Rehab PHYSICAL I THERAPY I YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain Glei See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit /FACILIT INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health IW ^istanci Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT Security Lock and Safe u OCK AN A. I I I t; • EYE & E.N.T. 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According to School Director Monique Rodriguez, the school has grown faster than anticipated over the last eight years. The fast growth is due to a dedication to providing convenient, top quality Dancers One of the most important features of a dance studio is the type of flooring used. The Caledonia Dance Center uses a floating Marley floor, which has over 2,000 compression foam blocks under the surface that absorb the impact of dancing and help keep the teachers and students energized. The floors of two other wall-to-wall are classrooms professional hardwood. A professional hardwood floor is a one-of-a-kind dance surface due to the huge expense Large Variety of Dance Classes The dance school’s program offers involved in building a wooden dance everything from hip-hop to tap dance floor. Like a floating floor, the dance to Classical ballet and much more. center’s hardwood floors are designed Classes are available to students as to give way as downward pressure is young!- as 2 1/2 and all levels of exerted, thus reducing fatigue and experience. With beginner classes for helping prevent injury, Unlike most other dance studios all ages, Studio Director Rodriguez says that it’s never too late to start that mount their mirrors 8-12 inches or off the floor, the school ’ s studios more dancing. Each year, Caledonia Dance all have six- and seven-foot tall mirrors beginning at floor level. This Center’s students perform at Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, regional allows students to observe all . r j I I - J 4 kT I*'• ■ I r*\ J I « - Caledonia Dance Center <] v CLASSES • • • • • Ballet Tap Jazz Lyrical Pointe • • • • • I Hip Hop Preschool Classes Adult Classes New! Social Dancing and MORE! » ■ CELEBRATING OUR 25TH YEAR! & •* Why Caledonia Dance Center is the Best Choice for Your Family: *| i ■ A .1 ••» Professional Training by Worthy Role Models in a Fun and Caring Atmosphere! 1 4 r 9 Due to the expansion of the studio’s schedule and staff, the dance center is accepting registrations through the end of summer as long as space is available. In-studio hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 5:00pm and Tuesdays from 11:30am to 6:00pm. All are welcome to stop in for questions, studio tours, personal consultations, shoe fittings, and registration. Class sizes are limited and openings are filling fast. Register early for best selection of classes. Call 616-8911606 for more information. What Sets Caledonia Dance Center Apart? emphasizes Rodriguez the importance of careful costume and music selection at the dance center, In this day and age, young people are exposed to explicit lyrics in songs on the radio and suggestive dance moves ’•mrufc liillliulliw Plans for 2008 This year, with the additional class days and times, improved dance space, and more teachers, the studio is offering more of its most popular classes such as hip-hop, evening adult classes, and their renowned preschool programs. Homeschooling Program For the fourth consecutive season. Caledonia Dance Center is offering a daytime program for homeschool students. Rodriguez says, “We are really working to meet the needs of all families in the community. Families are so busy nowadays, so we’ve added these classes to accommodate their demanding schedules, 02696461 $ "Xi and costumes on television. Great dancing does not have to be made up of these things.” The school’s instructors share Rodriguez's view and provide professional training in a fun and caring atmosphere. A Monday and program is Thursday daytime available for dancers ages 2Vz to 5 who are interested in classes in which Christian music and Bible songs are used. movements more easily. The Caledonia Dance Center’s unique location makes for a “Broadway feel” during class. Over 3,100 square feet of classroom space covers the second story of an historic city block with 16 six-foot windows, all of which promote the dance center’s New York City ambiance. The largest of Caledonia Dance Center s three spacious classrooms is the size of most large theater facilities. This allows for a quick and easy transition from the dance studio to full stage performances. Also, dancers are able to fully rehearse dances without running into walls, REGISTER NOW FOR FA - I x 3EL* r r Facilities Offer Extra Benefits for instruction to its students in a fun and caring atmosphere. Every year the dance studio has added more members to its teaching staff and has upgraded facilities by such things as quality sound systems, monitors, observation and a professional “floating” dance floor. Again this September, the dance center will start the season with more instructors, dancers, and classes than ever before. £’ b I dance competitions, Caledonia's Western Week, July 4th parades and events, nursing homes, churches, Whitecaps Baseball games, Rampage Arena Football games, and more. All dancers performed in at least one of three annual recitals. The dance studio’s dancers share their talents throughout the community. yf facility 5R1 - NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR AGES 2 1/2 THRU ADULT BEGINNER THRU PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR Hardwood & “floating” professional floors, which reduce fatigue and 1 prevent injuries, cover over 3,100 square feet of Broadway-like classroom space. CUSTOMER SERVICE - Desk staff is available during class times to provide 5 assistance. I OBSERVING CLASSES - Our video monitors allow you to observe your child’s progress without classroom interruptions. I Come find out why hundreds of families choose I Caledonia Dance Center each year! I Visit us this week during our registration hours on 1 Brand i New to Dance? . r^ Call our 24 hour recorded info line! 5 Things Parents Should Know Before Choosing A Dance Studio -7 (6I6) 242-8407 V' Monday & Thursday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday 11:30 am to 6:00 pm (616) Registration • Information • Tours Shoe Fittings • Personal Consultation 891-1606 All are welcome! Class sizes are limited. Register early for best selection. No appointment necessary. Classes begin Wednesday, September 3 1311/2 Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 J M ; -J* =, 4^2 Monique Rodriguez-Kamiller, s s Director - �% z * — Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008 1 Scot football will host Meet the Scots day on August 16 I Caledonia football is hold­ ing its fourth annual Meet the Scots day on Saturday, Aug. 16. Youth and community members are invited to meet and interact with the high school football players and coaches. The morning will kick off with inner squad scrimmages followed by youth competition for first through eighth graders con­ sisting of punt, pass, and 40yard dash events. Medals will be awarded based upon age groupings for first to third place finishers. Cheerleaders will be on hand to teach cheers, and there will be a variety of spir­ it activities for kids of all ages. There will also be lots of food and a raffle. Admission is free. The cost to compete the punt, pass, and 40-yard-dash con­ test is $6, and participants will receive a T-shirt. Varsity players and cheerleaders will be available to autograph Tshirts after the scrimmages and youth competition are complete. Registration for the youth competition is open from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the south entrance to the football stadi­ um. The youth events will then be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the Fighting Scot foot­ ball teams’ scrimmages will take place. At 11:30 a.m. awards for the punt, pass, 'li -- •- £ 1 and 40-yard-dash and raffle HP winners will be announced. Caledonia apparel and flags will be for sale. MH The football program would also like to extend an invitation to the entire com­ munity for “Family Tailgating’’ the Kraft Meadows Middle School parking area for all the home varsity football games. It is a great way to meet new people and show sup­ port of the Caledonia foot­ ball team, marching band, and cheerleaders as they make their traditional walk from the school to the Ralph E. Meyers Football Stadium. •It Middleville United Methodist Church’s “Beach Party” VBS on August 5 was just the first Tailgating starts around VBS event. The fun continues every Tuesday in August from 10 a.m. - Noon. Here some high 5:45 p.m. and wraps up bouncers had fun. around game time. I & :: * •icr BBL<■ Beach Party aids community BL OOM, continued from page 10 ship to rezone it without a plan ... The Planning Commission is not obligated to rezone it just because the master plan says to." Van Singel, at the July 21 meeting, responded that they are not willing to do only pieces of the plan. He said, "It should be a whole project for the school, recreation center and housing." According to him, the rezoning had to come first. Warner said, "We aren’t going to rehash history. I will not support this without a contract." Van Singel agreed that a contract was an option. Commissioner Walter Bujak entered the discus­ sion, saying that he could understand going from AG to R-R and rezoning for a PUD. "Schools don't don ’t need rezoning. I see it as driving ■>-> Effete Qfe & StudiO For the effects you are after" * 0 410 S. M-37 Hwy., Middleville • 795-0053 BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS f 1 „ MASsyAGES $10 OFF T ' 1 HOUR I MASSAGE for First Time 269-967-7622 Clients Eric Baird I OK I I f OFF ALL PRODUCTS r*cj rto the price up to the school. The cart is before the horse," he commented. Van Singel riposted, "We are trying to do this to meet your master plan. Your staff has reviewed this." Bujak came back with a statement that the traffic issues have not gone away, the rezoning is not needed for the school to buy and use the property. He pointed out that if a deal with the school fell through, they could always come back and ask for a rezone for the property. Van Singel reiterated, "We're here to ask for a rezoning, not an end use." Duane Gunnink, commis­ sioner, said that he would go along with the rezoning without rezoning the school parcel, the farm (the Med-OBloom farmhouse proposed as an agricultural education center), the athletic fields and the YMCA. He asked. $ Catch the ■< I 3207 M-37, Middleville, MI FALL REGISTRATION 269-795-7620 1 Fall classes beginning Tuesday, September 2nd < Office Hours for Registration Mon., Tues., Wed. 9-12 Monday Evening 6-8 Olympic Fever rv— Celebrating our 19th Year!!! (D i F** Our staff is available to answer any questions. Our parent's balcony and one-way window allow you to observe your younger children without interruption. We have small teacher to student class ratios. I Class size is limited, so please register early for choice of day and \ time. We offer classes for boys and girls ages 3 and older, all levels I and abilities. We also have a girl's competitive team. ATTENTION CHEERLEADERS!!! We have a cheernastics class to help you learn all your tumbling skills!! M (fmml?7nn/m r^7er|neSday I from 5-7pm and Saturday 11 am-1 pm $6 per person **Birthday Parties** [ i GIM.is a GREAT place to have your Child’s next birthday party. | Bring in this coupon _____:__ r and icccivc receive aiiu [ i $1O OK ; yOur fa] | cJass session 9/15/2008 J i i i i i i i i i i i II Why are you bothering to rezone this? I don’t under­ stand." Commissioner Mike Kelly said that he agreed with Gunnink and Bujak. Why make it R-2 from RR? Something doesn’t feel right. In order to rezone it, I'd like to see what it would look like. I want the resi­ dents of Caledonia to know it," he concluded. Commissioner Tim Morris said that he was a lot happier with 90 lots and that he would recommend rezon­ ing for Parcels A, B and C but not for Parcel D. Warner again said, "I sup­ port the plan but I want a con­ tract, otherwise no. I don’t want to rezone it on a promII ise. Bujak suggested, "Maybe the plan (the master plan) is flawed, It doesn’t take account of the future of 100th Street to go through. I can’t see the density going through the village." He went onto say that the densi­ ty would not be supported by the infrastructure and that the roads currently don't support the master plan. Kelly agreed that 100th Street needed to be consid­ ered and added that he wants a contract. Zylstra said, "The appli­ cant is not willing to submit a contract." Gunnink asked Van Singel if he would be willing to accept a rezoning of part of the property. Van Singel replied, "The developer wants action on the request. Gunnink inquired, Would you be willing to table and come back with the schools and others?" Van Singel answered, "He wants to go ahead under the master plan; he wants the rezoning. We're attempting to follow your master plan." Warner re-entered the discussion’ saying, "I want to get past the election. I want to consult legal counsel. I don't see any urgency." Morris moved to table the petition. Gunnink seconded II II II The Velcro climbing wall was really popular. But VBS is not all fun and games. On the final Tuesday, the Beach Party will donate non-perishable food to the Middleville Food Pantry. For more information about the Beach Party VBS call the church at 795-9266. Ml 8ft! I NOTICE OF F jtOpA A Zo* s: -------- M------n« HUGTi lb & X r- PUBLIC HEARING 'V\ THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP z & HOM JV ’ PLANNING COMMISSION 1 MONDAY, -~!O*AUGUST 25, 2008 - 7:00 P.M. At Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 un Bl Please be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the fol­ lowing matter: The subject of this public hearing will be a draft revised Township sign ordinance addressing: description and purpose, definitions, prohibited signs, permitted signs, temporary signs, exempt signs, signs in “A", “AR”, and “RR" zoning districts, off-premise signs and approval, signs in residential zoning districts, signs in office and commercial districts, free-standing signs, mixed-use and business center signs, signs in industrial districts, billboards, signs in planned unit developments, sign permit process, non-conforming signs and unlawful signs. JS' A copy of this draft ordinance may be obtained at the Township offices during regular business hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m & 1 - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon s Any interested persons may attend this public hearing to offer comments to the Planning Commission on this draft ordinance. Written comments regarding this sign ordinance may be addressed to Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, PO Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333. Linda Gasper, 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 to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 06676134 % �The Sun and News. Middleville, August 9, 2008/ Page 13 YANKEEB.ARRY SPRINGS TOWNSHIP COUNTY’, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 \J FAX 269-795-2388 II I I - SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 34 AUGUST 19,2008 AT 6:00 PM V? *■ * 4^ TO: The residents and property’ owners of Yankee Springs Township, I Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land with the Special I Assessment Roll District NO. 34 and any other interested persons: I * • ■ - - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township of I - ** Yankee Springs has reported to the Township Board and filed in the I » Road woes in Middleville i sb '1! office of the Township Clerk for public examination a SPECIAL I ASSESSMENT ROLL (second hearing) prepared by him covering all I properties within the Special Assessment District No. 34 benefited by I the proposed: I ROAD IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN THE Southeast 1/4 of I Residents along Fremont Street were faced with a water main break and a road closure for repairs last week. Section 32-T3N-R10W, Hastings Point Road from the intersection ofI Shady Lane/Hermitage Point Road, westerly to and including the property address of 11155 Hastings Point Road. I I Said Assessment Roll has been prepared for the purpose of Cilantro recalled from Foodservice Marketplace for possible contamination assessing costs of aforesaid Special Assessment District as more par­ ticularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs on file with the Township Clerk at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township which assessment is in the total estimate from Wyoming Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. dated June 5, 2008 and added amount of $1,900 dated July 14, 2008 making the Total amount of Bid #1 at r NewStar Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary recall for Fresh Cilantro because it has the potential to be contami•It I nated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, BLOOM, continued from previous page---------------- I the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Van Singel asked for clar­ ification. Warner said that it was to consult with counsel. Van Singel then asked, "Tabled until what time?" Warner answered, "I do not have a time." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes 'i cxtaipkli The minutes for the July 16th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on August 6th, 2008, are post­ ed at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 08770756 4 • • - r YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 I ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ MP” ESTED PERSONS. frail or elderly people, and with others weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often expe­ rience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstance, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The Salmonella identified is NOT the Saintpaul strain currently implicated in the Salmonella Saintpaul out­ break. The product is packaged in one pound clear plastic bags under the brand names NewStar Fresh Foods, Markon, and Cross Valley Farms. The company has already contacted all food­ service customers to imme­ diately recall fresh Cilantro with Product Lot ID # 11B056404 and either an expired best-if-used by dates of July 26 and 27 or a Julian code of 192 or 193. Even though the product use-by date had expired, the company acted immediately to recover all potentially affected cases out of an abundance of caution to pro­ tect consumer well-being. The Cilantro was distributed to Foodservice customers located in Michigan as well as other states. No consumer illnesses have been reported in connection with the Cilantro. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Michigan Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product contained the bacte­ ria. The company is work­ ing closely with regulatory authorities to ensure the small number of cartons, approximately 1,100, are recovered and destroyed, it any such cartons exist. Customers who have pur­ chased the products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact NewStar Fresh Foods at 1-831-758-7810. Great Lakes Longbow Invite coming to Charlton Park MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOW­ ING: ... * 1. ZBA 08-08-07 PARCEL ID #08-16-006-002-10. A request by Charles E. Kuhtic for a variance in the required road frontage and a variance in the private road standards at 1498 N. Patterson Road, Wayland, Ml. |l^ 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning * *‘7<* Board of Appeals. 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 aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed is more particularly described as fol­ lows: Mill full depth (3 1/2”) remove from site; remove unsuitable materials; fine grade preparation for paving. Furnish & place 1 1/2" average compacted thickness of 20A modified bituminous asphalt base material. Furnish & place 1 1/2" average compacted thickness of 20AA I bituminous asphalt surface material. Based on approximately 10,416 sq. ft. Complete project proposal is available at the Township Office. Property located in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml described as follows: 08-06-120-005-00 08-16-120-013-00 08-16-120-006-00 08-16-120-012-00 08-16-032-009-20 08-16-120-022-01 08-16-120-003-00 08-16-120-004-00 08-16-120-014-00 08-16-120-001-00 08-16-120-024-00 08-16-120-008-00 08-16-120-017-00 08-16-120-009-00 08-16-120-025-00 08-16-120-001-01 08-16-120-007-00 A 08-16-120-007-50 08-16-120-011-00 08-16-120-002-00 08-16-120-010-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $1,343 (or more with publication notices, postage, recording secretary fee) per resident parcel of land in the district. For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Township Hall on August 19,2008 at 6:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m to noon on Friday until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in Tribunal. An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his person or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in per­ son or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, I Publication costs (2) & postage costs and recording secretary fees. order to appeal the amount of the Special Assessment to the State Tax PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 $20,140. Also to be added to the amount of improvement is the The Michigan Longbow Association (MLA) will be holding its sixth annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational (GLLI) at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Friday through Sunday, August 8, 9 and 10. The invitational, invitational. the world’s largest longbow event, is in its 24th year, while the MLA is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Historic Charlton Park is the location for the GLLI, which has pre­ held viously been in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. enjoy the whole experience, or just come for the day to get a taste. If planning to shoot, this is a longbow and wooden arrow event, so leave other bows at home. Children 16 and under hoot for free. Camping is $6 per night before Thursday, and $6 for the weekend. There is a $6 per adult gate fee for the weekend. For more information, the MLA Web site is michiganlongbow,.org/glli. ii or call MLA Council Member Ken Scollick at (248) 634-0845. For more information on assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the con­ firmation of the Special Assessment Roll. After the public hearing is closed, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide for payment of special assessments in installments with interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution for any and all such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to Special Assessments. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Road �■ Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, August 9, 2008 Board hears KDL report / (I Tough economy leads to upswing in library activity by T ran Fa verman Sluff Writer One side effect of the cur­ rent economic crisis is an upswing in the use of public libraries. And the Caledonia Public Library has seen such increase, members of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees were told at their Aug. 6 meeting. Martha Smart, director of the KDL system to which the Caledonia library belongs, introduced the annual report saying that the system had added Wii games and servic­ es such as a print card and a computer reservation sys­ tem. A major accomplish­ ment was the establishment of a foundation under the auspices of the Grand Rapids Foundation she said. Jane Heiss, manager of the Caledonia Township branch, said that in 2007, 80 percent of Caledonians were KDL cardholders, and 77 percent of them checked out items. The total number of items checked out increased from 107,294 in 2006 to 125,203 * A# *1 X. 1 * < fV New playground equipment at Spring Park lowing a card campaign conducted at the schools. Five schools in the area participat­ ed in Battle of the Books, an activity that saw students using the library to find books on required reading lists. The summer reading pro­ gram served more than 600 children in 2007. The adult program, Let It Snow, increased by 11 percent over the 2006 level. Despite the difficulties in making any improvements to the existing facilities, the library staff did manage to add some additional shelving and endcaps for special displays, she noted. Early literacy activities were added to the children's area, including a community play rug, a flannel board center, and many sets of early literacy toys. Shirley Buursma, who represents Caledonia on the KDL board, spoke briefly about her role as an advisor to grassroots campaigns; she advised the Kentwood cam­ paign for a library millage, a campaign which was suc­ cessful in Tuesday's elec­ tion. In other business, the township board approved the recommendation from the planning planning commission commission to the amend Davenport University special-use per­ mit to allow the addition of a third residence hall, an extension to the academic building, the construction of a pressbox at the athletic field, and changes to signage. in 2007. The number of branch visitors also increased by 14 percent to 72,578. There were two decreases. As Heiss explained, the decrease in the number of requests by patrons for com­ puter assistance went down 16 percent from 2006. This is good news, she said, because "we trained people how to use the computers and they know what to do." The second decrease is not good news and is a direct result of the inability of the library’s current facilities to provide enough space for all who want to attend programs. She said that if it were not for the availability of the community room in the township hall for some of the youth programs, the decrease would be even greater. In the narrative portion of her report, Heiss noted that the branch has continued to partner with various groups. A grant from the Caledonia Kiwanis Club supported monthly art workshops for children and funded free books for the participants. A community mural project resulted in two murals by a Bolivian artist; they hang in the library. The library also helped develop an arts festival with the Arts for Caledonia Committee. The library collaborates with schools, most notably in March is Reading Month at Dutton Elementary, and saw an increase in student card­ holders in the middle schools and in the high school fol­ The Village of Middleville has installed new playground equipment in String Park which replaces that which was originally donated by the Lions Club. The village paid for and installed the new equipment for the enjoyment of families and children in the area. During the board com­ ment period. Trustee Walter Bujak congratulated Bill Hirsch on his victory over David Morren for the 10th county commission district seat. Referring to his own campaign for the supervi­ sor’s post, he said that he appreciated the opportunity and thanked his friends and all who had helped. He also wished Tom Gehl a speedy recovery. Gehl, a volunteer Caledonia fireman, was injured at his day job last week. Clerk Jennifer Christian said that there had been no major problems and that 29.8 percent of the town's regis­ tered voters had showed up. Trustee Rick Snoeyink thanked people for voting. Dick Crissman observed in the final public comment period that the countryside was alive; the political signs were gone. While Davenport University is an icon in Caledonia, he thought it was time for a second icon, an ordinance outlawing politi­ cal signs. "Let them use TV. newspapers, and the U.S. Mail," he urged. Kris Apol, chairman of the Caledonia Historic Commission, congratulated Bryan Harrison on his victo­ ry as incumbent supervisor. She noted that she had worked on the Bujak cam­ paign and found going doorto-door to be an exciting experience and was very surprised by the willingness of people to talk to her. * *■ / ** .I'-'' <5^ ^0 Sfsidi yifciil b aritt a iRijifli Jifat r a fel .-r I* WI h , / & •t FP •/' « MF O'* s’ • IA Members of the '} Middleville Clovers 4-H Club Fab"1*”* ClA r I jje ShOf ’ -s' J .1 . • ■ • (I I ^—«****’ 11 -ri I . * - » wish toThanktheir 2008 Barry County Fair Buyers Chuck & Monica Skinner Geukes Market Brown View Acres Keith Ferris, Barry Co. Commissioner Bowens Lawncare & Landscaping Thorn Barry Apartments Ron Buning Roofing South Kent Veterinary Hospital Schroder Stock Farm Insurance First Kyle Alward FLT Transport LLC Drs. Bloom & Bloom Kelly Family John J. Loftus NAPA of Hastings Tri County Labor Food Bank ) •/ t 1 1 7 >1 fy Caledonia Farmers Elevator Varney Construction Steensma Plumbing Don Johnson Family Skinner Farms Fillmore Equipment Green Valley Agricultural, Irish Rolling Acre Inc. Crossroads Dairy Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick Advanced Stone Rod Crotheus Fabrications McConnon Buildings LLC Golden Grain Farms McKeown & Kraai CPA Dr. Brian McKeown DDS Three Brothers Pizza Rvier City Mechanical Craig & Deb McCarty Cornerstone Furniture Van Laan Concrete The Wright Family Construction Reurink Roof Maintenance Burggrabe Masonry Ed's Body Shop Seif Chevrolet Tires 2000 Paul Exelby Coldwater Concrete Michaels Family Union Bank Mid-Villa Frank Brown S.D.E. Hastings City Bank Picture This Photography Hastings Surgeons, P.C. Bret Hilliker Hastings OB/GYN We appreciate your contribution into our futures ... Makayla Agostine, Mike & Matt Brown, Brittany Buehler. 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Middleville, August 9, 2008/ Page 15 Davenport University expansion on track ss a ' ss & S8 •K’ !!St s* ii % 1 *V1 “•»; ft Si S SI;--. ’ * Ml»* “ [life •M 1 ™ ■ * t»a Santas wr i hMw 11 Ki wita I H13EU ||U Design, rating. That rating goes only to buildings with sustainable materials and design, determined through a set process. If successful, the campus will have the only two certified green buildings in the township. The pressbox will be con­ structed of brick at the mid­ point of the athletic field. It will be a two-story structure of about •Il 800 square feet; the lower level will be used for equipment storage. According to Corby, some of the original signage place­ ment and materials have not worked out so well. The entrance sign turned out not to be as visible as they had thought, and other signs made of metal have suc­ cumbed to the ravages of plows and mowers. The new signs will be made of brick and stone, he noted. A new entrance sign also will be located at the south end of the campus, and a second, small­ er sign will be placed in front of the academic building. The additional 98,000 square feet of space for the academic building will also include 33 parking spaces. A parking analysis done by Wade-Trim indicates that the current provisions will sup­ port a 4,000-student campus. Gunnink asked about the panels being used on the athletic building and access for emergency vehicles at the field. Corby said they were a green product, Hardy panels. Emergency vehicles can drive right over the field, he said. Walter Commissioner by Fran Faverman Staff Writer As the first step in its planned expansion, Davenport University need­ ed to amend its special-use permit. University President Randolph Flechsig and architect Michael Corby, of Architecture, Integrative explained plans to construct a third dormitory, add 98,000 square feet to its academic building, add 33 parking spaces under the academic building, build a pressbox at its athletic field, and make changes to campus signage. The reason for amending the special-use permit (SUP) was the decision to put the third dormitory in a different location from what was orig­ inally proposed in 2003 when the permit was grant­ ed. Since the SUP process is also a site-plan approval process, any major change to an already approved plan requires an amendment. Commission Chairman Archie Warner stepped down on grounds of conflict of interest because he is a ven­ dor to the university. to Commissioner Duane Gunnink assumed the chair. Corby said that the third residence hall will be a fourstory building with an initial capacity of 300 beds; 200 beds could be added to the structure later, if needed. A cafeteria to serve the entire campus is also included. The building will be con­ structed of brick and stone; the university is applying for a LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental 066747"' z 4 I I 'I ofc • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul & Off-Road S I / I /Till T 3 <=> tr* > ]I .'A »:<& o c / f,r I 945-0191 DOBBIN’Sw I towing! Wfi DOBBIXSy iwl O teMHe damage-free damnnD.fron DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience make the move now -t' - *t ~ 1 3} -Z — T ^.S a& n ___ _ Ijifw competitive homeowner & auto rates^ CHh1 __ ;/ I ____ ? 4 0 greaticlaihis service* o *pe o c Ea/Z agent adyi, is^QU availa rtfW ■ - IE- -- quote, Stauffer & Wlggers I Insurance, Inc. NSURANCE Yourpartner in protection I 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 www grange insurance com Bujak asked David Zylstra, township planner and man­ ager, if there were any out­ standing issues. Zylstra said there were none. Commissioner Mike Kelly asked about the parking for 4,000 students. He was assured by Corby and Flechsig that it had been looked at very conservative­ ly. Flechsig went on to say that most events on campus would be attended by stu­ dents. He did not anticipate any conflicts between com­ munity events and student events. Bujak returned to the dis­ cussion, saying he liked the fact that Davenport was not looking for an expansion of the campus footprint. "Given all the structures, are there plans for more?" he asked. The current plans fill out the campus according to Flechsig. He added that he expects it to take four to five years to get to 4,000 students and at that point, the addition­ •II al 200 beds would be added to the third residence hall. The question of LEED certification for the pressbox was raised. The commission was assured by Corby that the certification would be sought for the pressbox. Bujak moved sending a recommendation to the township board to approve the amendment to the SUP. The motion passed 4-0. Flechsig thanked the com­ mission and Zylstra for their assistance. He noted that the university has made strides toward becoming part of the Two public hearings on SUPS followed for iPCS Wireless Inc. and Metro PCS Michigan to co-locate com­ munications equipment on an existing tower at 8337 Prairie View Lane. The community, as faculty and staff move into Caledonia. He also referred to the 57,000 volunteer hours pro­ vided by students to the Caledonia school district. Warner resumed the chair. * i X• - ■■ kji X'.k 1 •- -U. - —— •- A- TL - -- - -- J. t ; »<= 3 - -V Water floating on air? This optical illusion was captured by a Thornapple wno now Thomapple Kellogg school employee who knows the power of looking upward. Morning fog created this view of water being lighter than air. (Photo by Sheri Gray) Over 34 years of experience Maynard* ---- --- — - -- * V® WATER CONDITIONING ELECTION, continued from page 7 Newcomer Craig Stolsonburg beat Clare Tripp for the District 6 seat, left vacant by Englerth. Stolsonburg won 53 percent and 600 votes, and Tripp earned 46 percent and 517 votes. Tripp had previously served on the Barry County Board of Commissioners part of the time as chairman before Englerth defeated her in 2006. District 7 incumbent Jeff VanNortwick maintained his seat by only 15 votes against contender Mike Boles. VanNortwick earned 439 and 50.69 percent of the votes, while Boles earned 424 and 48.96 percent. The District 8 seat left open by Wayne Adams will be filled by Robert Houtman, who earned 323 and 38 per­ cent of the votes. Jim Alden earned 298 and 35 percent of the votes, and Mark Robinson earned 215 and 25 percent of the votes. District 1 incumbent Don Nevins earned 98.6 percent of the votes in his uncontest­ ed race, and District 5 incum­ bent Mike Callton stayed in office with 99.51 percent of the votes. tower is owned by Alltel. Both requests were approved by the commission. Further requests for the tower are not anticipated since the addi­ tional co-locators will fill the capacity of the tower. LYNARDS V.'ATIP CONDITIONING MIT a Bcrnw • WtTW SALES SERVICE • • RESIDENTIAL wcnu • RENTALS • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL Calh^atol6.891.0303 today! Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm f I Servicing all makes and models • Water Softeners • Iron and Odor Filters • Drinking Water Systems • Potassium Chloride -- < Try out our convenient drive thru to get all your water supplies from ■ ■ ■r i ■ ■- DURA§ CUBE <D i - CD CM O Dura-CubeSah 40lbs. bag Purified Drinkinc Water 5 Gallons 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008 til HCB, United Way launching backpack program b *• W Hastings City Bank is partnering with the United Way of Barry County to pro­ vide backpacks to Barry County children who need that additional support for the coming school year. "We are asking for com­ munity partners, as well" said Nancy Goodin, the bank’s marketing and train­ ing director. "Community members who would like to contribute school supplies are invited to drop those off at any Hastings City Bank branch. Our employees are really excited about helping with this special project, and we hope our friends and cus­ tomers will join us in this project, as well." "We are very thankful that Hastings City Bank is part­ nering on this project to give kids a great start to the school year, " added Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way. •1 Many families struggle with how to purchase all of the needed supplies at the begin­ ning of the school year. This program will enable them to focus on other areas of con­ cern." Items needed for each backpack are: Middle/high school level Notebooks - 5 Folders - 5 Pens Pencils Colored pencils Colored markers Elementary school level Scissors Pencils Crayons Colored pencils Colored markers Glue sticks Box of facial tissue Pencil box Local businesses or indi­ vidual community members are invited to donate any of these items. New backpacks are needed, as well. The sup­ plies will be organized and distributed by Hastings City Bank employees and mem­ bers of the Coleman Insurance Agency. Donations may be made until Aug. 27 at any Hastings City Bank branch in Bellevue, Caledonia. Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland, Donations also will be accepted at the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings and the Barry County United Way office in Hastings. Distribution will take place the week of Aug. 25 to families referred by local agencies such as Department of Human Services, Kinship Care, CASA for Kids and Love, Inc. Families interest­ ed in receiving a backpack may also contact the Barry County United Way for more information. I MB * V- '■ Jl $ $ x' 'A — Donated backpacks are laid out for filling and distribution in the 2007 program. 3$ it Orangeville ‘Day’ expands to two days by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The third Orangeville Day festival has expanded to two days and has added an ‘s’ to its official title The fun begins with a euchre tournament on Friday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. This event, the at Orangeville Township Hall at 7350 Lindsay Road, is open to the first 50 teams to register. This new event costs $25 per person or $50 per team. Prizes for the first place team are of pair flat screen televi­ sions and the second place team wins two $25 gas cards. On Saturday, Aug. 16, most events will be held at the township hall. Beginning with the pan­ cake breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The meal is cooked and served by the Orangeville Fire Department. Breakfast is $5 a person. Vendor booths open at 9 a.m. There will be food, crafts and more. Lineup for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the wastewater treatment plant. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., going along Marsh Road east from the treatment plant to Chateau Court Back at the township hall the opening ceremony will begin at noon. All kinds of food will be available, from tamales prepared by the cooks at the Fountain of / Driver Education B I I i & 11 I I Burcham Enterprises I I Segment I class August 1 3th II I. I in Hastings lI I I Call Toll Free • 1 -877-409-7492 1 I • II or visit our website t1 www.burchamenterprises.com J ««■ 06676022 A MOHAWK CARPET Starting at • I / p Truth church and steamed corn made on the Charlton Park steam engine and served by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church. The steamed corn is a fundraiser that will benefit additions to the Orangeville Township Park and the church’s outreach to the community. Elephant rides sponsored 9 by Bourdo Logging and Shoemaker Builders will go from noon until 4 p.m. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 5:30 p.m. This includes per­ formances by Blue Water Rockers, Bust-A-Move Dance Studio, Fountain of Truth New Vision, The 4 Bit Spokes and The Magic of Alan Kazam. State Rep. Brian Calley and guests will also be on hand. New this year is the Jeff Gordon Chevy Pepsi NASCAR No. 24 Simulator. It will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 50 drivers receive a free T-shirt. The cost is $20 for a threelap ride. This is sponsored by Barry County * Lumber, Hinkle's Body Shop and Hot 49 W?"h■ SAVh' — - sq. ft. r MOHAWK LAMINATE Starting at GO MOHAWK HARDWOOD Starting at i —- s250 ImUlkifton Ay*>UI4v SAVE ** n • * 1 — Imuthtion AvafbhW - oh - 1 IK - I ■ J ' w. L — - - — -7/1/ •A.— ■ - --- 3 . UMilEO UM t Or MOHAWK SALEENDS Financing Available AUGUST. 25. 2008 ®=AIV1OUS FL.OORIMG I G) hCO CD O) <£> C\J O f pm i TKHS tennis starts season on Monday f has never been so easy ■’ Rod and Custom Supply. Horseshoe contest check­ in is at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon. Pre-registration by Aug. 15 is preferred. The cost is $10 per person. Contact Wayne Bourdo at 269-664-6634 to register. Fun games begin at 12:30 p.m. with the three-legged race. This year the youth group for the First Baptist Church will be helping with children’s activities. At 1:30 p.m. is the start of the orange-eating contest for ages 10 to 15 and 16 and older. At 2:15 p.m., a sack race begins, followed by the bal­ loon toss at 2:30 p.m. The children’s games end at 4:30 p.m. with the wheelbarrow race for children 12 and younger, 12 to 15 and 16 and older. The children's game are is located west of the stage. There will also be at treas­ ure hunt, face-painting by Miss Delton from noon to 2 p.m., the “Toss Your Dog a Bone" contest, and Orange Bowl contest. The always-popular Orangeville Drop and Orangeville Shoot-Out will be held from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Registration for the turtle o 9185 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) • Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-9000 Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys' tennis team will begin practice Monday, Aug. 11, at the high school tennis courts. Practices will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. through­ out the season. Head coach Jeff Smith returns for his second season leading the Trojan varsity this fall. The team begins competi­ tion Monday, Aug. 18, as it hosts its own TK Invitational. race begins at 2 p.m. with the race at 2:30. Participants should catch and bring their own turtles. For more infor­ mation contact Nancy at 269743-9248 or visit http://pinelaketurtlerace.tripod.com. The duck race begins at the Orangeville Dam at 5 p.m. Everyone needs to visit the Gun River Inn refresh­ ment tent to buy tickets. The Gun River Inn is also sponsoring a mechanical bull rodeo at the inn from 6 to 10 p.m. The inn is located at 11780 W. 9 Mile Road. Participants wanting to experience the mechanical bull should park vehicles at the Orangeville Township Hall. Free trolley rides will be available from the hall to the Gun River Inn from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is still time to enter the “Go-Fish" Raffle Run and win a flat-screen TV. To enter, purchase a $5 ‘fishing license' from Gillette's Bait and Hardware. Then visit and show the license to partici­ pating Orangeville Days sponsors to receive raffle tickets. The more sponsors visited before Orangeville Days increases chances of winning. Drawings will be held during Orangeville Days on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. Participants must be present to win. Contact Mark at 616- 813-6975. Little Miss Orangeville will be crowned at the Orangeville Township Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. She will be making appearances at Orangeville Days as well as at other com­ munity functions. Orangeville Days is spon­ sored by Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Barry County Lumber Installation, Barry County Telephone and the Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant. < j. J r* n; |W&ii| Starye or smatf, roe do them a(C Take me to the GROOMING DEN Call for your appointment Q> CJ o I (269) 795-9114 For everything from business cards and brochures call -Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 ■1 ■s'kk 4 IS It, S- < '1^ �The Sun and News, Middleville. August 9. 2008/ Page 17 •II Young artist helps others with pictures 3 On Monday, July 14, Macey Merwin of Caledonia along with her 4-H leaders Meagan O'Brien and Tammy VandenToom from the Boots and Saddles 4-H club made a special presentation at the Barry County Fair to leader Stephanie Joerin who over­ sees the Young Clovers pro­ gram in Barry County. Merwin presented Joerin with $150 and $50 to her club, for a total contribution of $200. Merwin had learned through her sister Meagan that Joerin had been sick and that the Young Clovers need­ ed assistance with fundrais­ ing to provide money for rib­ bons and awards. That is when Merwin's idea started. She began draw­ ing picture after picture and sold her pictures for $1 ’Hr* »»3 hi* ? ** One picture that was spe­ cial was for Pat Stevens of Caledonia who had lost her mother. The picture she received was of an angel going into Heaven. Stevens sent a card letting Macey know how special the picture is and that is how she always thought of her mother and she added. “The picture would stay hanging up in her kitchen forever.” Through this project, Macey learned how impor­ tant it is to help others and to put others' needs first. She had posters up in her bam area, thanking and listing the names of all the people who bought a picture and helped Joerin and the Young Clovers. She wrote on her posters, “Do good for others and fol­ low your dreams.” 1 I/13 Caledonia and TK players help team to 2nd place finish The Grand Rapids Rush basketball team played in the 8th grade elite division of the AYBT (American Youth Basketball Tour) National Championships in Fort Wayne, Ind., July 23-26. The team finished as the 2008 national runners-up, compiling a 7-2 record against an extremely talented field of competition with both losses coming to the eventual national champions. A total of twenty-eight 8th grade girls’ teams partic­ ipated in the tournament. Team members were (front from left) Asia Slagter (Caledonia), Lindsey Rebholz (East Grand Rapids), Emily Devries (Caledonia), Addie Johnson (Caledonia), Amber Martin (Caledonia), (back) coach Bruce Johnson, Jordan Scholten (Heritage Christian), Brooklynne Lane (Comstock Park), Cassie Holwerda (Thornapple Kellogg), and coach Brian Martin. - O •• I -J ft IW ■ t. A> •t T;*,: W <L<t’ if 4 MS* Police find suspect in Gun r I <1 .M ■■.Bai tt® Lake tire-slashing spree lifcfe lilMH ILfcbt MlWft? ft m 11? tu’ ) A juvenile is being sought 1 in connection with malicious destruction of property at Shady Shores Resort, located at 2965 S. Patterson Road, near Gun Lake. The initial investigation found approximately 70 vehicles damaged during the Macey Merwin doesn’t know the meaning of the word impossible. She drew pic­ early morning hours of June tures and sold them to help support causes she believes in. 22, ranging from one to all four tires being slashed with F L: ’ 1,5. ‘ .- 4 V iW K ft iMii I * te i -F' IL ! I I apiece. She let each person know why she was drawing the pictures, and where the money would go. The more people knew why she was drawing, they were glad to purchase a pic­ and include some ture extra for a tip'' said her mom. Kelly Merwin. “We tried to discourage Macey with “That's a nice idea,’ but we didn't think it would work as a way to raise money. That’s when she became determined and said. ‘I can do it. Mom.' From there, it became her project and she put her heart into it. One of her pictures made it into the Dexter magazine in Ionia representing a writer Sandi Salter who writes an article “So Saith the Queen, using a drawing of a queen and her crown. IS 'ill 1 •* in yj rite' •• & (Wotl *•* ffI IP J I .5- k ilf wL 1 n’ a n I ? jy Jlfef I a Orangeville Days grand marshals brought jobs to community On Saturday, Aug. 16, George Shoemaker and Gordon Bourdo will be hon­ ored as the grand marshals and will ride at the head of the parade which begins at 10:30 a.m. Orangeville Days organiz­ er Mark Paradowski explains that both men were honored for their contributions over many years to the Communi­ tyShoemaker is well-known as a farmer who supplied jobs for many years for Orangeville residents. Bourdo also provided jobs for many residents at his company, Bourdo Logging. In addition both men have been active supporters in the community. Shoemaker is a member of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church. He is currently junior warden and is essential in the life of l « • - _____ ________ • . . , • a sharp object. Most of the vehicles were parked in the resort parking lot. Troopers from both the Hastings and Wayland State Police posts followed up on leads of possible suspects, and numerous interviews were conducted. The inter­ views led to the identification of a Gun Lake area teenager as the person responsible. The suspect was interviewed, and a full confession was obtained. A charge request was for­ warded to the office ot the Bairy County Prosecutor and charges were authorized. The name of the suspect, who remains at large, has not been released since the sub­ ject has not been arraigned and because he is a juvenile. ____ - ED'SBODYSHOP I - ^*3 r J; - •—• ft •-* ? w I ’ ?* I ; V I 1^1 ■ the church, from ringing the bell at the beginning of the service to caring for the facil­ ity. Bourdo has been a sup­ porter of many community activities including Orangeville Days and the Veterans Memorial. < & r .* Gordon Bourdo —» I ‘1 *1 SI wr r_ w > ■ r * ^■B '■■■'■■■ oftft - a- * •5 ' i. A * IS* ------— r*, '■■ft'MB'ftM1^'■■«■■«■* ____ George Shoemaker Shoemaker and Bourdo both said they have enjoyed living in the community. Paradowski hopes that those attending Orangeville Days will take some time out of their busy schedules to thank both men. Aft \ V IO /Aw • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available *100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs I • Glass Repair • Spray On Bedliners • Complete Vehicle Detail 616-891-0150 “W? meet bv accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • wmv.edsbody.com c A) & O C' W o �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008 Heritage Day 5K race to have by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the highlights of Heritage Day each year in Middleville has been the 5K race. It starts on Irving Road, turns onto Loop Road and then onto the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail to end at Stagecoach Park downtown. This year the race will be Saturday, Sept. 6. Each year, the event attracts serious runners com­ paring their times to those ready to try their first real race event. In addition, walk­ ers, some pushing baby strollers, follow the runners down the course. Over the past several years, due to a grant from the Bradford White corporation, times have been kept elec­ tronically which makes the record-keeping much more accurate. In addition to the support of Bradford White, the event is also sponsored by the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission and Marketplace supermarket, which donates fruit and water for the runners. This scenic and challeng­ ing 5K run/walk follows U.S. Track and Field Rules. For some participants, it has been their first introduction •II to the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission encourages runners and walkers of all ages to join in the course, which starts with challeng­ ing hills and finishes on a flat, paved section of the trail. After the race, participants and spectators can enjoy the Heritage Day festivities. Some runners in the past have gone on to eat pancakes at the Middleville United Methodist Church and stayed to watch the parade. Registration is $20 and can be mailed in (must be postmarked by Friday, Aug. 29) to TAPRC. PO Box 250. Middleville MI 49333. Forms are available at the Thornapple Township offices on Main Street The cost is $17 for online registration, which is open up to 48 hours before the race. Forms are available at w ww. great lake sc ham pionchip.com. Registration is $25 on the day of the event. Lastminiute participants can pre- a.m. start register from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Sept. 6., in the large gazebo in Stagecoach Park on Main Street in downtown Middleville. A shuttle bus will trans­ port participants to the start­ ing line which is approxi­ mately one mile from the parking area. The finish line will be located near the gaze­ bo. Results and awards will be available shortly after the end of the race. Awards will be given for the overall top female and male racers and to the top person in each cat­ egory. Age groups for this event are men and women: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over Parking will be available at Stagecoach Park, in the parking lot located behind the Village of Middleville offices at 100 E. Main St. For more information con­ tact the TAPRC at 269-7958853 or log on to the Web site above. Sponsors for the 2008 race are the TAPRC, the Bradford White Corporation and Middleville Marketplace. (if / IN Dance revue to help fund floor by Patricia Johns '1.I > L-. — - Staff Writer Dancers need good floors, and the floor at Harmony Dance Source in Middleville needs some work. Owner Terry Terpstra decided that one way to help replace the floors in the dance area was to host a dance revue featur­ ing the work of her dancers. The benefit is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, in the ren­ ovated Cracked Pepper restaurant. One side benefit to the fundraiser is to introduce guests to the new dining space at the Cracked Pepper restaurant right next door. Terpstra said she hopes to install two “sprung” floors in the studio this year. Following a fire last December, extensive renova­ tion work was done to the restaurant, the Fabulous Finds building and the offices between the dance * ■*’**•* . J — *• « Ife. 1 - 1 I ‘r -f.r: -*«- gjSHS I If- -J rfidi 7 ft 4 I Ini's ■V ' • X ^5 hsill! , _3r FI I J I fee I ! I| I Of > 41 ■ ■ JEVit J x s F •s= -* ■ aft J BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap ~ nn?FR wnpi< ~ DOZER WORK -/ DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr Alexis Newman, (left) and Kayla Britten pose for Harmony’s Dinner Dance Revue on August 18 at the Cracked Pepper I Restaurant on Main Street in Middleville. Newman is the little Hawaiian and Britten is the Spanish dancer. Little Grass Shack and Bolero are just two of the dances which will be performed that night.. (Photo supplied by Terry s Terpstra) OI £ u • • • • 9 • ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment Call... w a (269) 795-9596 K Master 1 * t VISA All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome A' r • V f Bruce Bender IS • Owned and Operated by... / r V A J• • • § • • >1 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com rA * • • ■■ ■ ■ The benefit dance revue for Harmony Dance Source is a great opportunity to see the new dining area at the Cracked Pepper. studio and the restaurant. That office space has been transformed into an 80-seat restaurant area. The former smaller dining area is slated to become a bakery after future renovations. The dance revue will fea­ ture Hawaiian and Spanish dances performed by Harmony Dance Source dancers and a meal prepared by theCracked Pepper reflecting foods of that cul­ ture. A silent auction is planned for the evening, as well. The cost of the benefit is $20 per person. Checks should be made out to Harmony Dance Source. Reservations must be made and paid for by Aug. 11. Checks can be left at the Cracked Pepper. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served beginning at 6 p.m. The meal will lead off with Tropical Bruschetta, fol­ lowed by steak with capers sauce, grilled asparagus, salad and end with Bananas Foster for dessert. Not only will the dancers perform throughout the evening, they will also help seat diners, clear tables and assist with the auction. For more information about this event, call Terpstra at 269-795-4895. ■ • Glass Repair • ALL IMPORTS WELCOME I mill ♦ C.OA Information about fall classes including a new pilates class for adults will be available that evening. For those who cannot attend the benefit, Terpstra will hold an open house at the Harmony Dance Source on Thursday and Friday Aug. 21 and 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a (ifi ■iiii lr I a* ii, bobcat Work T Concrete & Asphalt Removal • Soil Excavation • Rototilling • Driveways • Lawns Good Prices on sand, gravel, crushed concrete, milled asphalt, top soil FREE Estimates • By the hour or job I 616-893-5269 I &■ J*; Ml z* /* "Y Middleville AYSO Coaches Meetings Meeting times have been set for our Fall Middleville AYSO Soccer Program U05 and U06 Girls and Boys Tuesday, August 12th, 6:30pm at the fire barn 1 •1 Us U08 Girls and Boys Thursday, August 14th, 6:30pm at the fire barn U10 Girls and Boys - r Monday, August 11th, 6:30pm at the Township Hall i i i i i U12 and U14 Girls and Boys - I Tuesday, August 19th, 6:30pm at the fire barn If you have any questions about coaching issures, please contact Bill Brower at 1 •800-873-0507 option #2 02696676 ■ V Sts. �I III The Sun and News, Middleville, August 9, 2008/ Page 19 GFWC-Gun Lake to hold used book sale today w -,s $$ •‘N « s' , S' The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Gun Lake is sponsoring a used book sale at the Water's Edge Flower and Gift, 2606 Patterson Road, Gun Lake. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. at 3 p.m. and will offer a large selection of fiction, non­ fiction and children's books. Raffle tickets will be available for a quilt made by members of the club. Funds raised from the book sale and raffle will support the expenses of maintaining the club’s library, which is locat­ ed at the Water’s Edge. Those who cannot attend the book sale can purchase T.A.P.R.C. books at the ongoing sale at Men’s Softball League the library. The library' is Champs Bar and Grill 12open during the hours the 0; Flexfab 9-3; Swamp Fox Lounge 8-4; Hobart 6-6; flower shop is open. C&H^ 5-7; Ucello's 4-8: The next regular monthly Brightside 4-8; Dog Track 0meeting of the GFWC-Gun 12. Lake will be held Aug. 13 at Scores - Champs Bar and 9 a.m. at the Pierce Cedar Grill 21 vs. Dog Track 1; Creek Institute south of Hobart 16 vs. C&H Services Hastings. The September 12; Swamp Fox Lounge 11 meeting will resume at the vs. Flexfab 7; Ucello’s 23 vs. regular location, Yankee Brightside 7. Springs Golf Course. All area women are welcome to attend. Help Wanted For more information 15 OPENINGS: no experi­ about the GFWC-Gun Lake ence necessary, full time, Area Women's Club, contact start now. $400 weekly, variPresident Amy Smendik at ous positions. 616-245-7654. 269-795-4348. OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS: YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is hiring seasonal instructors to teach hands-on curriculum to vis­ iting schools groups. For more information or a job application, call (269)7959163 ext. 101. business logo on a table top POSTAL JOBS $17.89centerpiece. $28.27/HR,now hiring. For “We have added a beauti­ application & free ful crystal paperweight for government job info, call those buying a table,” added American Assoc, of Labor 1913-599-8226. 24 /hrs. em ­ Peters, who is co-chairing ployment services. the event, along with Krista SIGHT SUPERVISOR PO­ Hannapel. Anyone who would like to SITION: Hours 6:30am to 9:00am & 3:00pm to 6pm. attend the dinner may call 2nd position, Teacher Asst, Peters at 269-795-0051. The same hours as above. At dinner will be at the YMCA Child Development MiddleVilla Inn. The cost is Center, Caledonia. Prefer child care or teaching experi ­ $25 per person and the din­ ence. Call (616)891-6223 ner begins at 6 p.m. TAEF provides scholar­ For Sale ships to both high school berkLINE COUCH with graduates and adults in the end recliners & fold down area. The dinner reservation middle with two drink holders. Couch has been treated deadline is Aug. 29. with StainMaster Stain Guard. Great condition, like new! Brown with blue & burgundy specks throughout. Asking $550 OBO. Call (269)948-3717 Lawn & Garden Estate Sale Automotive AQUATIC PLANTS: Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also Koi & Goldfish, pumps,, filters & pond sup­ plies. Apol's Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia MI. (616)698-1030 M-F 9:00-5:30, Sat 9:00-2:00. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: bv Bethel Timmer - The CotAntiques, House tage (269)795-8717 1999 F-350 DUALLY, Super cab, diesel, 4x4, 178,000 miles, $11,000 obo. (517)2042908 Invitations sent for TAEF dinner Invitations for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner Sept. 18 honoring Frank Tichvon have been sent. Organizer Cheryl Peters said she hopes to hear soon from those wanting to honor the developer of the Yankee Springs Golf Course. For the first time, the foundation has decided to sell ‘tables’ rather than just tickets to the event. Local businesses, family, friends and golfers are invit­ ed to sponsor a table (a hole) at the dinner. The cost is $200 per table which includes two dinner tickets, a sleeve of golf balls and their Deadline for shoe contributions extended • -1 tajteKi rx: Mi s ok IP s r jb1 ‘ Griffin Denise has announced that the deadline to contribute to the Shoes for Orphans campaign has been extended to Sunday, Aug. 17. For several years, Griffin has worked to collect new I PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: I M Halin'* I I I I I 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 ot I children under 18. I This newspaper will not knowingly I I I I I I I I I 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 the hearing impaired is I-800-927-9275. M I i tOUAL HOUWO OPPORTUNITY 06663951 -* r i i i i L * •X J* -C, ■if essentia ■ r . Buy One Get One FREEn I i Polai Own Coffei UooUie! can uotTcc house 'W Z shoes and socks for orphans. Items collected have been distributed to children of all ages in countries around the world. This year, shoes can be dropped off Monday through Saturday at Pharmacy Care Middleville the in Marketplace plaza. Pharmacy Care is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. On Sundays items can be dropped at the First Baptist Church on M-37 just north of Middleville. In addition to new shoes and socks of all sizes, Griffin welcomes cash donations to help with mailing costs. For more information call 269-795-7936 and leave a message for Griffin. I I - . ________ ____________ o/i 1 /ne Must Present Coupon • Expires 8/31/08 j 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. 891-7700 North end of Caledonia Crossings Mall on M-37 o Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9P™ • Sat. 7am - 5pm • ■■ ___ www.essentialbean.com essentialbean@yahoo.com rv FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 THIS 1$ NOT YOUR AVERAGE MOTORCY­ CLE!!! 2003 HARLEY V-ROD. NEW CUSTOM PAINT, RIMS, PIPES, BRAKES. LOWERED 1", I LOTS OF CHROME. THIS IS AN EYE CATCHING BIKE! MUST SEE TO BE­ LIEVE NOT DESCRIBA­ BLE WITH WORDS!!!! $11,700. (616)893-6681 Child Care CURRENTLY I HAVE 2 full time & or part-time openings. I have a comfortable, caring home. I offer a safe environment full of educa­ tional & fun activities both inside & out. My house con­ tains numerous toys with a large fenced in backyard play area. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I live in the Caledonia school district with a bus picking/dropping off in front of my home. Excellent references. I can be reached at (616)891-9758 ask for Diane. License #DF410279724 KIDS FIRST LEARNING PLACE is welcoming children 0-12 years to our great program. Full and part time Call openings available. r ’“11 (269)795-9055 or check us • out at www.kidsfirstlearLicense ningplace.com #DC080096733 Real Estate 3 BEDROOM HOME ON 5 ACRES. 3-1/2 car attached garage, 2-1/2 baths, large fenced in back yard. 15 years old, cathedral ceilings, large kitchen & dining room, large deck off main floor, oak Thornapple-Kelstairway. logg schools. $175,000. Call 517-507-9941 LAKE ALDEN/TORCH AREA: 5 beautifully wooded acres. Short drive to Torch Lake. Paved road, driveway, cleared site, electric. $34,900, $500 down, $400 month. 11% land contract, www.northNorthern ernlandco.com. 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Free competitive bids. (616)893-5403 Jobs Wanted HOME jmPROVEMENTS/HANDYMAN: Specializing in decks, roofing, windows, siding, additions & remodel­ ing. Experienced work for affordable prices. Call Alan Klein for all your home improvement needs. (269)9459269 ----WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE. Call Judy Singleton Attorney at Law (269)7959422 SURE with State Farm In­ surance, great rates, dis­ counts up to 40%. Lon [LeFanty Agency, Middle-1 Mlle. (269)795-7925 Ope ednesdays ---------until 7PM. {Wednesdays ----------------- GENERAL LABOR: LOOK­ ING for odd jobs. 18 years old with reliable transportation. Can do yard work, light construction, chores etc. Call (269)945-9269 for James. Business Services Farm A+ CARPENTRY AND Re­ modeling. (616)551-1133 E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of For Rent HAY DONATIONS. We APARTBEDROOM 1 will come pick it up, clean in ­ $575/ month, MENT: out your barn of old hay Call utilities. eludes all (Any type of hay that isn't (616)617-6765. moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501 (c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, tible. PLEASE CALL Middleville. 2 bedroom (269)962-2015 apartments starting at $575. Miscellaneous Please call (269)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ ing center for all types of Garage Sale printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call BABY SALE AT 397 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville. 945-9105. Friday & Saturday, August Community Notices 15th-16th, 9am to 5pm. MIDDLEVILLE MASONIC ------------------------------------LODGE #231 meets third DAYCARE GOING OUT Wednesday each month. OF BUSINESS SALE: lots of Meal served 6:00pm; meet- stuff. August 14th, 15th, ing, 7:30pm. ZION R.A.M. 16th, 9am-5pm. 11928 84th meeting first Monday each St., Alto, month. Meal served 6:00pm, ESTATE/MOVING SALE: meeting 7:30pm. Caledonia/Middleville, 60+ years of treasures. Antiques, furniture, glassware, kitch­ Recreation enware, sewing supplies, '99 NEW MAR MOUN­ fabrics, linens, music, lots of TAINAIRE - 40' diesel push­ miscellaneous items. Locat­ er, wallslide, tow pkg. cher- ed off M-37 (east on Parmary cabinets, tile floors, wash­ lee/west of Whitneyville at Only 6510 Riverside Lane, Mid­ loaded. er/dryer, loaded. 55,000 miles, $87,9 in . 989- dleville. NO PRIOR SALES. 239-8744 August 14-16. FOR SALE: 1987 Bayliner boat. 19' w/cuddy cabin. 175 horse outboard Mercury motor, newer lower unit, runs good. New interior, fishfinder, marine radio. raaio. Trailer i raner has nas new tires and bearings. $3,900.00 OBO. Call 517-5079941. ■F AVERAGE MOTORCY CLE!!! 2003 HARLEY V-ROD. NEW CUSTOM PAINT, RIMS, PIPES, I BRAKES. LOWERED 1", LOTS OF CHROME. THIS IS AN EYE CATCHING BIKE! MUST SEE TO BE­ LIEVE NOT DESCRIBA­ BLE WITH WORDS!!!! $11,700. 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Mark Jansen, repre­ 28th District, senting the Engineering, Inc. The firm had assisted the village mer­ chants in preparing the appli­ cation. Jonathan Moxey, village engineer, said that while spe­ cific information was not yet available, a factor may have been the lack of a downtown authority development (DDA). His perception was that the MSHDA decision­ makers were concerned by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Members of the Village Council of Caledonia Monday evening received word that the application for a facade grant from the Michigan State Housing Authority Development (MSHDA) had been turned down informally through a verbal communication to Fleis and Vandenbrink were unsuccessful at this writing. Jansen is a strong supporter of the program and had encouraged village offi­ cials to pursue a grant. Scott Williamson, village president, asked. "When we go back again, can we get some solid feedback?" Moxey responded that he was hoping for some infor­ mation but did not expect any until after Aug. 22. He A is for Excellence winners announced A goiq arf! orfT tnob jemib nidi ■6 80 T rww XT rijZ bni; rizA II wnq to 11b mil IT ; last A is for Excellence, a program designed to honor the accomplishments of Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents, in grades 4 to 12, has announced winners for the third trimester of the 200708 school year. The following names were drawn to receive a $25 vanilla Visa card: from TK High School, Kate Scheidel; from TK Middle School, Marisa Ostrowski; and from Page Elementary, Ashley Ostrowski. In addition, Hannah Bashore won the grand prize, a $100 savings bond. Her name was drawn from all entries submitted during the school year. The new school year is fast approaching, and those * I -* J » 3 I ll ril )A lodmsm jgolioM bus^ri sgirioiM moil nhsquZ A nO ubo to 231032 iM odt (HMM) '3! 3TSW 1MM uo'i otai jrifivbA IkrnnH joitoVI ni ooslq J 318 rio insbft ni oeodi IO3 3T£ 'Jnoio |moD qa moil loortos bsiooz onsvbB <2 ’ 1 ‘ i I -• A is for Excellence winners are (back) Jessee Bays and John Anderson (front) Susan Foster, Hannah Bashore, Ashley Ostrowski and Marisa Ostrowski (miss­ ing is Kate Scheidel). See EXCELLENCE, page 5 <TT -. Thornapple Kellogg board hears good news by Patricia Johns Score Comparisons: S/a# Writer At their Aug. 11 meeting, 2008 Reading 2007 Reading 2008 ELA 2007 ELA members of the Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education ‘ Kellogg 71 Kellogg 62 Kellogg 61 Kellogg 52 heard good news about KISD Average 66 63 57 KISD Average KISA Average 54 KISD Average 62 State of Ml 60 52 State of Ml State of Ml Michigan Merit Exam results 51 State of Ml from Assistant 2008 Science 2008 Writing 2007 Science Superintendent Tom Enslen. 2007 Writing On Aug. 7 the state board Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple of education released the 71 59 Kellogg Kellogg 46 Kellogg 38 Kellogg KISD Average 60 60 KISD Average 45 scores of this year’s KISA Average 43 KISD Average 57 56 State of Ml 41 State of Ml State of Ml 40 State of Ml statewide high school test, the Michigan Merit Exam 2007 Social Studies 2008 Social Studies 2008 Math (MME). High school juniors 2007 Math were tested this past spring. Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple Thornapple MME scores are divided 86 Kellogg 88 Kellogg 62 Kellogg 53 Kellogg 82 KISD Average 86 KISD Average into four performance levels: 53 KISA Average 53 KISD Average 80 State of Ml 83 State of Ml 46 State of Ml 46 Advanced, Proficient, State of Ml Partially Proficient and Not Proficient. Students who The MME includes a slightly in the subjects of pared to state averages and place in either of the top lev­ reading, writing, English lan­ averages from the Kent national ACT college els are considered to be “pro­ guage arts, and science. Intermediate School District entrance exam. On average, ficient” in that subject, while There was no change in the (KISD). Even in the social Michigan students who took those in the lower two levels percentage of students scor- studies area, the decline in the ACT as part of this state are considered “not profi­ ing scores was less at TK when test had the same composite ino proficient nrnficient or advanced in cient.” math. There was a slight compared to both the state score (18.8) as last year’s Compared to the results decline in the students who and the intermediate school students on this test. TK stu­ dents scored a 18.9 average. from spring of 2007, the perdistrict, he said. proficient scored or centage of Michigan public “ The MME, with the (A chart comparing the advanced in social studies. inclusion of the ACT, is a school 11 th graders who Enslen told the school test results at TK, KISD and scored at the proficient or board members that TKHS the state for 2007 and 2008 is See BOARD, page 8 advanced levels improved juniors did better when com- attached to this article.) added that the good thing was they (MSHDA) liked the application; some tweak­ ing may be all that is neces­ sary. Continuing with his report. Moxey brought the council up to date on the Main Street project. He said that the parking lot. which was an add-on to the project, was closed out. Tree trim­ ming was being done. In other issues not related to the project, he said a paving repair in Glen Valley No. 6 had been worked out, and at the Caledonia Elementary School project, a culvert was being created to enclose a ditch. Trustee Dan Erskine inquired. "Is some money holding back on Main Street?" He added. "The con­ crete job leaves a lot to be desired. AT &T is squeal­ ing." (His comment refers to a recurring sinkhole in front of the building at the comer of Church and Main streets. Moxey said that the AT&T contractor thought the mate­ rial was sewage, but he and Roger Loring, village department of public works, had determined it was oil. Erskine continued, "Where did all the dirt go?" Sandy Ayers, village man­ ager and clerk, replied, "We need to find out what is hap­ pening. We think it is the catch basin." Apparently, the catch basin — in a departure from usual practice — was not constructed with concrete around it, and Moxey said they have asked the company to do the concrete and the company has done so. Erskine, whose home and workplace are on Main Street and who walks to work every day, remained focused on concrete, saying, "There is cracking in the brick-stamping area. It will freeze and thaw. I haven’t walked it with a concrete expert. Is the sealer going to help?" Moxey responded. "The (Michigan MDOT Department of Transportation) refused to back us on pushing the con­ tractor. Sealing has helped." One of the possible factors r may have been the impact of snow removal. He added that Diversco’s original subcon­ tractor had gone out of busi­ ness and another contractor had done some repair work. Ayers asked. "Do we have to seal it again?" Moxey rec­ ommended resealing in the fall. Continuing her report, Ayers said that the Johnson and Kinsey Street repairs would hopefully be complet­ ed this month when the chipand-seal coat is laid down. Since both streets have a lot of traffic, the results should be satisfactory. The village is using a contractor employed by the Kent County Road Commission. Ayers added that Jerry Barnaby was working with the Kent County Health Department on testing the well to supply the Caledonia Station with water. She reminded the council members that nominating peti­ tions for the Nov. 4 election were due in the office of Township Clerk Jennifer Christian by the next day. Mike Maviglia, trustee and treasurer of the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, reported that Channel 22 had received a check for $40,000 from the township. The funds repre­ sent franchise fees paid to the township by Charter Communications Inc. He added that the corporation board was currently inter­ viewing candidates to the position of station manager. Moving onto the status of the siren fund, he reported that the special committee had a meeting Monday, Aug. »!• 4, and received a report from Jill Harrison, chairman of the capital improvements com­ mittee, that some federal dol­ lars may be available. The village has two assets that may help in securing some funds, a relationship with an engineering firm and a tele­ vision station. See GRANT, page 10 In This Issue • Budget signing ends uncertainty for TK schools • Boosters collect “E-Scrap” • Cook’s to host “Harp in the Park” • Riverbank series to feature “Chance Encounter” • Local gymnasts feel close to Olympic competitors . * • I ! ] I . I « i * < I > * I I A * ow ?>■ ► » > > > •.»> > > WH' . { ■'■jvZu, > > b > ■ “ ’ « * M / V Y V ' < << < • C < f ‘ 1 1 * * * ♦ * *J//// ■ <J $ • A K4* . »'« 4 j ;■ > ft * .• .JJ $ 3 W j J V* < V \ ' f * J o 4 > f I > ) * z X 1 J ?* o >\ o ri om ft » �Page 2/The Sun and ^^sT^ddfe-JlTe flugust Yj &tf)8 Budget sighing ends uncertainty for TK schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Aug. 6, Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation to provide funding for Michigan’s K-12 schools. According to Chris Marcy, finance director for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, this ends one area of concern for the district but still raises some questions. w ’I y> M I IJ L Jrf According to a press release issued by the gover­ nor’s office, “The fiscal year 2009 appropriations bill con­ tinues Granholm’s commit­ ment to invest in our public schools, expand access to early childhood education, and target the state's dropout problem by investing in smaller, more relevant high schools. JSi'' I < li J >; DOUMOBTS If < i JUt/.^gWrjrfi r jj » jfrWfrVtr, » r frfi- J MIDDLE VILLA INN & BREW PUB ■ Hot Dogs ’ $4 .00 each Don't Miss Out! ■ Kia Moo-Ville Ice Cream L kJ ■L s1.00 Bowling S / k single scoop .00 game > • • <■ 7? up FALL Today! LEAGUES Call or stop in for more information. 269-795-3640 or 616-891-1287 <f BI P F ' B "Michigan's economic future is dependent on our ability to provide every child with a quality education, and this budget helps move us toward that goal," said Granholm in the press release. "By investing in early childhood education and high schools that use strong rela­ tionships and real-world rigor to help kids succeed, we are investing in Michigan's future." According to the press release, highlights of the fis­ cal year 2009 school aid budget include: • $13.4 billion, including $11.8 billion in state fund­ ing, for more than 800 dis­ tricts and public school acad­ emies; • An increase of between $56 and $112 per pupil based on the equity formula created in the current-year budget to continue closing the funding gap between poorer and wealthier school districts. This means that TK would receive a $112 increase per pupil which should leave the district in good shape since Marcy created the budget for TK during the budget process for the district at a projected $100 per pupil increase. The school budget had to be completed by July 1. This shows how the state budget impacts local schools. With this addition, TK schools will be receiving $7,316 per pupil. Marcy noted that two fac­ tors could still impact the TK district. Enrollment could go down, and this is something that won't be known until the first ‘count day' in the fall. The second is that in the past, the state has contem­ plated cutting funding for the schools because of thronging budget crises. • The budget also includes $15 million for the 21st Century Schools Fund to help Michigan school dis­ tricts replace large, imper­ sonal high schools that have low academic achievement and high dropout rates, with small high schools “that use relationships, discipline and relevance to help at-risk kids achieve." This will not impact the TK district because it has one of the lowest dropout rates. The governor, during her visit to Middleville July 30, praised the community for doing so much to keep students in school and work­ ing toward success in the future. Currently the gradua­ tion rate in the Thomapple Kellogg district is listed as 98 percent. Due to new cal­ culations at the state level, it will be listed at 90 percent this year. Superintendent Gary Rider told members of the Middleville Rotary Club on Aug. 13 that “the numbers haven't changed, just the way the state is calculating them." This graduation rate is in comparison to schools across the state of Michigan. Other parts of the educa­ tion budget approved by the governor include an addi­ tional $10 million in funding for the state's Great Start Readiness programs that provide more than 30,000 Michigan children with access to quality preschool and funding for after-school and summer math programs to help middle school stu­ dents prepare for the new high school curriculum. Granholm called the investment in the 21 st Century Schools Fund "the next critical step" for public education in Michigan. Previously, the governor secured funding for six early college high schools that focus on preparing students for jobs in the health-care industry. The schools are created through a partnership between school districts, higher education institutions, and major health care providers. These early col­ lege high schools are designed to prepare students for jobs in high-growth areas of the economy. The governor's education agenda also has included giving every child access to a $4,000 Michigan Promise scholarship to use toward a college degree or technical certification, a new rigorous high school curriculum, and college admissions tests for every high school student. "As the 21st Century economy changes, our edu­ cation system must change with it,” said Granholm. "Innovations like early col­ lege high schools and small high schools can help stu­ dents succeed by keeping them engaged in learning." Granholm also signed the fiscal year 2009 general gov­ ernment budget to provide funding for the departments of attorney general, secretary of state, civil rights, informa­ tion technology, manage­ ment and budget, and treas­ ury as well as the executive office and legislature. The fiscal year 2009 gen­ eral government budget pro­ vides $3.2 billion of which $668.2 million is general fund. A large percentage of the general government budget is dedicated to pre­ serving public safety, includ­ ing $1.1 billion for revenue­ sharing for local govern­ ments The budget includes a 2 percent increase in statutory revenue-sharing payments. & r * ' I •- Ml Cook’s to host “Harp in the Park ihHiW Cook's Drive-In in Dutton will host “Harp in the Park" Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shady Side Park in Dutton. Residents and visitors are invited to bring a lawn chairs and enjoy a free performance of harp music in the park. Guests are asked to bring canned food items or cash contributions. All donations will be given to the Dutton Food Pantry. Cook's is providing the concert, in hopes that guests will enjoy the performance and help the food pantry. The park is on Hammond, south of 68th Street. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake SE, Dutton. likwefcl pl 'jpWii KEllsfel! > tai He total. I Steketee Turf Service Inc. and Three Brothers Pizza <1 • for buying my 2008 Market Hogs. Lisa Johnson u® itai •sag 'll * • 111® * 4k 8 •1* 0 Middleville Family Dentist l'“l l»C Brian McKeown D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A * SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT SERVICING STIHL DEALERS Avertable ar pnniciD^!«np dealers white supple* last ©7008 STIHL Cherry Valley Stove & Saw 9790 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-7500 • Fax: 616-891-7502 www.cherryvalleystove.com Business Hours: M-F 7:30am-5:30pm • Sat. 8:00am-l:00pm stihlusa.com 06676290 Are you ready for a STIHL. ? Call Today To Schedule Your Back to School Cleaning OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 269.795.4400 01555346 _ �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008z Page 3 / -W- 1.-5 r A J” —m— i% 1^ • S. n• 9 T j • AL i *< Bl. ■ * y L5Q el M II . - A*, « a f r T ' c . —* ■J ~~ *-s K! K' 's,'< S' *■ -r' >1 < - _ —«--w.— • _ —c I ■ I. J I I 'll.-J Eih 1 1 TV- - ■ -e *> c^^- ^cr- 8 t r< r- 7 -■ :— r- ? t — 3 a*~“ ■X’ -* *•* - M - c- -T i L‘« * Pallets of all kinds of no longer working electronic equipment were collected on August 8 and 9 by the TK Athletic Boosters. - --5ri?.-- --- -< •*-••- * .C - <s ? IT 'S kJ^. 1 —*_-***—^ ■* < *• - s • / ■ ■■ — A r ", Z Si i ■ 4 •» © Mi r..-fl \ 6t i I a** JKMB Lit! -T^-i __ L-*: - r: -a<_- * -- t-r1 A is : - t The driveway at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School filled with “E-Scrap" during a fundraising event sponsored by the Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters. Boosters collect “E-Scrap - -^*- * 11 i •* s... *< & -J*- I tss ■ * — ' > __ - LI* * ■ ■ F: t - - ’tlLIBnj -- »• ■ * --A - - 5s ■*» »♦-*- CT : ■ *4 i The TK Athletic Boosters collected two semi trailers full of electronic scrap during this first fundraiser. The group is already planning another collection for next year. 111 i IW (»(M • i' b® ItalMfei r’ Caledonia man selected for state police academy A man from Caledonia will be among the 101 prospective Michigan State Troopers who reported for training in Lansing Aug. 11 for the first day of the 121st Trooper Recruit School. 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Munoz, direc­ tor of the MSP as he greeted the recruits, “a journey that will hopefully span a career marked by happiness, fulfill­ ment and pride for what you do. The arrival of a new recruit school is always an exciting time for the depart­ ment. Be assured there are many people rooting for you and anxiously awaiting your graduation.” For the next 19 weeks, between wake up at 5 a.m. and lights out at 10 p.m., the recruits will receive training in firearms, water safety, defensive tactics, patrol tech­ niques, report writing, ethics, first aid, criminal law, crime scene processing and preci­ sion driving. Instruction is provided by current MSP members and the academy staff, including a school commander and assistant commander, as well as 12 troopers from across the state who are assigned to the MSP Training Academy on a tem­ porary basis. Because the school is a residential program, the recruits are only allowed to leave the facility from Friday evening to Sunday after­ noon. Recruits who success­ fully complete the training will graduate Dec. 19, at which time they will be assigned to work sites across thank ¥©u IHW the state. More than 4.000 individu­ als applied for the 121st Trooper Recruit School. In order to be selected, appli­ cants had to pass a stringent selection process that includ­ ed a physical fitness test, background investigation, and a personal interview. Thank You Thornapple Township Residents for your support at the August 5, 2008 Primary Election. I look forward to serving you the next 4 years as your Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk sc5 Thank Paid for by Committee to Elect Susan J. Vlietstra. Thornapple Twp. Clerk. P.O. Box 131. Middleville. 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David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm 698-6850 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: III pm WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org AT ASKA 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......................................................................6:00p.m. 616-698-8104 \S Truth FIRST BAPTIST Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Word of Life Clubs.......................................................... 6:45p.m. BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122 III West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) 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. Meeting you, your friends, and your family — (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:00, 9:30 & 11: II GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Lakeside Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. August 23 - Arts & Crafts Show Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .•It for All Ages........................... 10:45 a.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 Moming Worship........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................ 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ......................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org CherryVxlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) whntL.'Ki ancient faith to a modem world 2415 McCann Rd. (1 M-37 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES IJ Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 St, Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p .m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Service Middleville Wesleyan Church Life I Italy available teohort. hreryone is welcome. 9185 Chenv Valiev, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People CERTIFIED Lul-1 eizliie Lc-G.dc-i s cornerstone .church —-’8 www.cornerchurch.org l - rfi 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 Sunday the best day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor aHelping Others Through God's Loving Grace” fill* WT 1^2* 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... S® 4:00 pm 9:30 am 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd nd and 48th v St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm . < Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org WHITNEYVILLE IBLE CHURCH r A Place For YOU! % 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »• .............................................................. .9:30 a.m. Sunday Moming Worship............................................. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ............................................. .6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school •n season).......... .5:45 p.m. (616) 891-8119 Wed. Awana & Youth Group........................................ .6:30 p.m. on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Wed. Midweek Prayer .................................................. .6:45 p.m. Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day ■ L Whitneyville Peace Church SUNDAY CELEBRATION ' u ■ WAYFARER PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. 0 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Iflt- 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke » Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone: (616) 868-6437 j* 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary •It 9:45am Bible Studies Join us Sundays at 10 am Pastors T' @ St. Paul Lutheran Church •» Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church .10:45-11:30 am Make -| MOK f-N AUTHENTIC' Hhh.H FOR :Ht MOITRN WPfti.i} Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services ‘elite 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 IK $ if 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 mw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. in Irving) Wednesday Service: Pastor Scott E. Manning 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. Moming Worship .......... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Weds. 6:30 p.m. Youth.................. ..... Call for info. Pioneer Club...... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study........ mile off 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: •3 A.M. Holy Communion MetjjobifiTt €Ijurd) Community Church Saturday Evening Mass.............5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. '.X. J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Sundew Sunday Morning Worship Service................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................ 6:00p.m. I r middlevillecrc.org 111 Church Street 2 miles east of M-37 All walks, One faith * Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia "A FRIENDLY // NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music - Morning Worship Service.. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth ' J!* Sunday School www.peacechurch.ee Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Website: whitneyvillebible.org J*. S Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A "Lighthouse” on the corner... Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship........................................................ 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................................ 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 1 www.redeemercovenant.org Sun. Evening Worshipi.................................... ................................................ 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................... Pastor Merritt Johnson 7:00 p.m. 06651606 is SS $ »<$» �• 1 in The Sun and News. Middleville. August 16, 2008/ Page 5 < r hl I a Riverbank series to feature “Chance Encounter” VI The Aug. 22 performance at the Middleville Riverbank Concert will feature the ener­ gy-packed, classic rock sound of Chance Encounter. The Grand Rapids band boasts horn section frequent­ ly highlighted in the band's shows. r * Chance Encounter has shared the stage with several familiar names from rock history - Night Ranger. Eddie Lynyrd Money, Skynyrd. Molly Hatchett and others. The eight-piece band features local musicians Jason Proctor on sax, middle school band director at Kentwood: and Steve Evans, bass. Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School teacher. Enjoy an evening of favorites by the river with Chance Encounter. Bring a chair but be ready to dance. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. ♦ * j Kyle McKeown joins father’s firm % ^1 i I nil J The accounting firm of McKeown, and Kraai Phillips PLC is pleased to announce the addition of another CPA to its staff. Kyle McKeown comes to the firm after two and a half years of experience with two of the “Big 4” international accounting firms. “Though I'm grateful for the time spent and the knowledge gained working for larger firms, I'm really looking forward to working here,” said McKeown, a life- *•it 11 A? ft lie t % [A, ® ®m | Wfou EXCELLENCE, continued from page 1 — first report cards will be out soon. All TK fourth to 12th grade students to come to the office at 4695 N. M-37 Suite Highway, C, in Middleville, and fill out their entries. long resident of Middleville. “I think we have a great staff and client base for me to fur­ ther expand my knowledge and develop professionally. I also think I can bring some­ thing to the table from what I've learned. Plus, the drive is much shorter." The firm was founded by W. Scott McKeown, Kyle's father, in 1985 and now includes three partners, four additional CPAs, three staff accountants, an administra­ tor and a receptionist. The staff provides a variety of professional services including compiling, reviewing and auditing financial statements, tax return preparation for individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses as well as other consulting projects. Kyle McKeown is a grad­ uate of Michigan State University, receiving both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting, spe- Class of 1950 celebrate 58th Reunion Kyle McKeown cializing in taxation. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public and Accountants the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. In addition to his work, McKeown enjoys farming with his family and friends, being outdoors and any MSU sporting event. Gathering 58 years after graduation at the home of Bill and Neva Kenyon were (seated, from left) Dorothy Swerris Cooley, Doris Kaechele Green, Maureen Windes Robinson, Phyllis Finkbeiner Green, Susan Janose Free finger-printing Pennington, Rachael Pederson Sutton, and Ralph Schantz. (Standing) Edward Keith, Harry Schultz, for kids on Friday Richard Clark, Bill Kenyon, Theron Bowerman, Donald Jackson, Laverne Wheeler, Ralph Noffke, Lena Nagel On Friday. Aug. 22, The Pasco, Robert Smith, Juanita Grabau Misak, Jim Grand Valley Co-op Credit VanAman, John Babcock and Bob Wenger. Union will help parents feel more secure about the start of the school year. Families in the area can get ready for the Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 start of school by attending a free AAA finger printing for Scott Bloom, O.D. Bard Bloom, O.D. children from noon to 4 p.m. OPTOMETRISTS There also will be informa­ tion for parents who have 2 Locations questions about mortgages an(j information about other Wayland Hastings services at the credit union. 216 N. Main 1510 N. Broadway The credit union is at 9175 792-0515 945-2192 Cherry Valley, the M-37 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Highway, Caledonia. 06660266 » ft 1 “NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A MESSENGER SERVICE” cumin Chori In the matter of the establishment of a Messenger Service of Hastings City Bank. Hastings City __________ Bank has______ made an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for a new branch in the form of a messenger service. This messenger service will be operated out of the main office at 150 W. Court’Street in Hastings, Michigan to serve the communi­ ties surrounding our current branch network. It 1 I’ Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments, in writ­ ing, with Ms. Sylvia Plunkett. Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Chicago Office at 500 West Monroe Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL, 60661-3697, not later than August 30, 2008. The nonconfidential portions ot the application are on file at the regional office and is available for inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portions of the application file will be made avail­ able upon request. I irin is® First class ready to graduate 1 Members of the first cosmetology class at the Ultimate School of Hair Design will graduate this September. Pictured from left in the front are Elizabeth Dyer, Brittany Overbeck and Cassie Shepler. Standing are instructor Yvonne Daniels, students Chris Ash, Tonya Sanchez, Abby Allison, Kaylie Thomas and instructor Stephanie Palmer. Not pictured are graduates Shay Kuntz and Nichole Kadarovach. pH 1g. * > *1 **• 7 l! ydi ■fit#* *** 0^ * TibK ,i The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication ot this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation tor public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.7 of the Rules and Regulations ot the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Motorcyclist was from Middleville On Friday, Aug. 8, just after 8 a.m., a motorcyclist died after slamming into the back of a Jeep that was turn­ ing into a residence north­ west of Caledonia. The Sun and News report­ ed the incident in the Aug. 9 issue, after verifying with the Kent County Sheriff's Department information on a hand-written report that was difficult to read. The information provided, however, was incorrect. Andrew Paul Brown, 20, was a resident of Middleville and had attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. He was employed by Bob Brown and Sons Excavating. He was the son of Robert O. Jr. and Rosemary Brown. Brown was riding a motorcycle on 84th Street behind a Jeep driven by Carla DeJonge, 50, of Caledonia. Both were headed west between Breton Avenue and Hanna Lake Road. DeJonge slowed before mak­ ing a turn left into a resi­ dence. Brown was unable to stop before colliding with the Jeep. The motorcycle then burst into flames. Brown was taken to Spectrum Hospital down­ town Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead as a result of head injuries. DeJonge sustained minor injuries. Her passenger, 55year-old Kevin DeJonge, was not injured. Fire Dutton The Department and AMR Ambulance responded to the accident. Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 By: Joan M. Heffelbower. Sr. Vice President & C.F.O. Golden Girls “Lola & Libby We are 4 month old beautiful Golden Retrievers who have been bred for success! Many oj ourfamily mem­ bers live in this area and can give testimony of our loyalty, intelligence and health. Our owners want us to go to families who will love and care for us the way we deserve. We have the papers to prove our heritage, and our health certificates. Please call Leilani at Winding Lane Kennels if you would like either one or both of us beauties. PS. We cost $550 each or $1,000for both. 616.634.2988 06676433 i are looking for a home! �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, August 16. 2008 Local gymnasts feel close to Olympic competitors Members of the 2007-08 Gymnastics in Motion PrepOpt team were very success­ ful. The girls competed in * four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The girls say they feel very close to the Olympics, taking place in Beijing, China, from this experience. Competing in the bronze division were Raelee Olson. 10, of Hastings. Madi Bailey, 10, of Caledonia and Kim Smith, 14, of Hastings com­ peted in the silver division. Lydia DeVoogd, 13, of Alto and Liveah Foote, 10, of Hastings performed in the gold Division and Gessica Wiltgen, 13, of Caledonia competed in the platinum division. The meet was held in ay City on May 10 and 11. Bailey placed third on the balance beam, eighth on the vault and seventh in the allaround. Wiltgen placed sec­ ond on the vault, third on the beam and fourth in the all around. Gymnastics in Motion has girls ages 10 and younger competing in meets that are a fun, low-pressure way to introduce girls to gymnastics competitions. Gymnastics in Motion is located just iust south of Middleville on M-37 Highway. Cathy Fairchild has owned the gym for 19 years and is also excited w ith the attention on gymnastics in an Olympic year. For more information •It about classes for different ages held during the school year and open gym limes call her at 269-795-7620. r. z ft Students in Gymnastics in Motion are excited •It about the 2008 Olympics. Many of them have experi­ ence with competition themselves. $ s. m z IP’, IJ 'p1 * z■ (St z ifll Karen Ann Arnold Thomas J. Gehl CALEDONIA - Thomas “Tom” J. Gehl, age 41, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from injuries he suf­ fered from an industrial acci- dent. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 20 years, Kim; children, Kaylee (Todd), Mary, and Tommy; mother, Teri and Bill DeLeeuw; father, Larry and Marcia <1 Saint Sfauf I fflefavie and Oftwc Scfurtl Cane a 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ j V turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. * Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing 4 - Inside gymnasium Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program 3 Hour Class .1 Please call Julie Rop ~ Preschool Director 616-891-8688 1 I 1 ii Train a child in the way he should go, H and when he is old he will not turn from f L z7.” Proverbs 22:6 i LiJF a A.S>!F7 . Gehl; brother and best friend, Bob Gehl (Amy); sister, Ann (Todd) VandenBosch; father -in-law and mother-in-law, Norm and Elsie DeLeeuw; and many step-brothers, step-sisters, nieces, and nephews. Tom was a proud parent, a proud steel worker, and an avid hunter. He was an active member of the Caledonia Fire Department and the Caledonia Sportsman Club. He enjoyed gardening, coin collecting, and wood working. Funeral senices for Tom will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Relatives and friends may the meet family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia, on Saturday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to his children’s education fund or to Caledonia the Fire Department. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets r • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff 3 ■— r- I • 7-.. • — i < 4iM •T > ... ffW7' 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2471 Steve Lauer, Director s' w** w Handicap Accessible www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) i g Karen Ann DELTON Arnold, age 63, of 3151 W. Cloverdale Rd., Delton, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Karen was bom April 5, 1945 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George Miller and Henriette Siemoneit. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapplc Kellogg schools. Although she left school before graduating she was proud to later achieve her high school diploma in 1976, wanting to be an example to her chil­ dren and teach them the importance of education. She was married to William B. Mugridge on November 3, 1962. They resided in Middleville where they raised their four children, Kevin, Mitchell, Kelly and Stacy. William preceded Karen in death on June 28, 1984. She had worked for Keeler Brass, the Moose Lodge of Hastings, at Canteen Bradford Whites, H&L and also did in-home-care. She was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. Karen married Phillip A. Arnold Sr. on October 9, 2004 in Delton; uniting their two families together as one. Karen was a caring and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a blessing to all of us and impacted each of us differently yet lovingly and permanently so. She enjoyed cooking and enjoying foods. She liked playing cards and computer games. She loved spending time with her family and online friends. She loved shopping at Walmart, music, bowling, movies and the computer. Mrs. Arnold is survived by her husband, Phillip Arnold; sister, Donna Meyering of Comstock Park; nine chil­ dren, Kevin Mugridge of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mitchell and Amy Mugridge of Athens, Phillip and Michaeleen St. Onge of Delton, Patrick and Melissa Arnold of Charlotte, Kelly Bruce of Caledonia, Stacy Waters of Hastings, >* .Al#1 I 11 Jim and Ashley Dukes of Missouri and Rebecca Dukes of Orland, Indiana; and 24 grandchildren. Preceding•j her in death were her first husband, William B. Mudgridge; her ■u parents, George and Henriette Miller; and her sis­ ter, Evelyn Troyer. Services were held Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Burial was at Irving Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Andrew Paul Brown MIDDLEVILLE - Andrew Paul Brown, age 20, of Middleville, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 of accidental injuries. He worked for Bob Brown & Sons Excavating. Andrew attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. He is survived by his par­ ents, Robert O. Jr. and Rosemary A. Brown; his fiance, Harlee Evans; broth­ ers, Robert O. Brown III of Middleville, Joseph D. (Brenda) Brown of Hastings, Joshua W. Brown at home; five nieces and nephews; grandparents, Rosetta Porter of Florida, Verna Brown of Hastings, Darrell Hough of Kentwood, Robert O. Brown of Banfield; aunts and uncles, Jim and Loni Brown of Nashville, Terry Brown of Missouri, Tom Brown of Nashville, Dawn Hilliker of Nashville, Pete and Linda Hough of Chase, Anna and Roy Kenyon of Lake Odessa, Henry Hough of Caledonia, George and Brenda Hough of Kalkaska; several cousins; many spe­ cial friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Interment Irving Cemetery. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. pill ?^101 % 06676201 ll ft* BURGESS CONCRETE 1 J for purchasing my 2008 Market Marker Hog nog at the Kent County Youtn Fair. Jacob Baartman 1 �* •II The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008/ Page 7 J 4 i Dance School Expands to Serve Community Better More class options, class days, and class times to better meet the needs of busy families. more. All dancers performed in at least one of three annual recitals. The dance studio’s dancers share their talents throughout the community. The Caledonia Dance Center has ex­ panded its schedule to six days each week, offering a more diverse program and convenient class times to the resi­ dents of Caledonia and surrounding areas. According to School Director Monique Rodriguez, the school has grown faster than anticipated over the last eight years. The fast growth is due to a dedication to providing convenient, top quality instruction to its students in a fun and caring atmosphere. Every year the dance studio has added more members to its teaching staff and has upgraded facilities by such things as quality sound systems, obser­ vation monitors, and a professional “floating” dance floor. Again this Sep­ tember, the dance center will start the season with more instructors, dancers, and classes than ever before. ■ b ’iDit- ’ ’ in i « 1 * k iJ I Plans for 2008 The dance center has experienced a significant increase in the request for Facilities Offer Extra Benefits for programs for younger children. In order Dancers to meet this need, Caledonia Dance One of the most important features of Center is .introducing Rhythm Gym a dance studio is the type of flooring classes for boys and girls as young as 18 used. The Caledonia Dance Center uses months of age. This program introduces a floating Marley floor, which has over young children to music, creative 2,000 compression foam blocks under Homeschooling Program movement, and dance while giving For the fourth consecutive season, the surface that absorb the impact of dancing and help keep the teachers and Caledonia Dance Center is offering a moms an opportunity to connect with students energized. The floors of two daytime program for homeschool stu- their child as well as other moms. Just other classrooms are wall-to-wall pro­ dents. Rodriguez says, “We are really like a dance class, these action-packed fessional hardwood. A professional working to meet the needs of all fami- classes meet on a weekly basis all hardwood floor is a one-of-a-kind lies in the community. Families are so school-year long. This year, with the additional class dance surface due to the huge expense busy nowadays, so we’ve added these involved in building a wooden dance classes to accommodate their demand­ days and times, improved dance space, and more teachers, the studio is offering ing schedules. ” floor. Like a floating floor, the dance more of its most popular classes such as center’s hardwood floors are designed hip-hop, evening adult classes, and their to give way as downward pressure is What Sets Caledonia Dance Center renowned preschool programs. exerted, thus reducing fatigue and help- Apart? ing prevent injury. Rodriguez emphasizes the imporUnlike most other dance studios that tance of careful costume and music se- Due to the expansion of the studio’s mount their mirrors 8-12 inches or more lection at the dance center. “In this day schedule and staff, the dance center is off the floor, the school’s studios all and age, young people are exposed to accepting registrations through the end of summer as long as space is available. explicit lyrics in songs on the radio and have six- and seven-foot tall mirrors be­ All are welcome to stop in for questions , suggestive dance moves and costumes ginning at floor level. This allows stu­ studio tours, personal consultations, on television. Great dancing does not dents to observe all movements more shoe fittings, and registration. Class have to be made up of these things. ” easily. sizes are limited and openings are The school ’ s instructors share RodriThe Caledonia Dance Center’s unique location makes for a “Broadway guez’s view and provide professional filling fast. Register early for best selecfeel” during class. Over 3,100 square training in a fun and caring atmosphere, tion of classes. Call 616-891-1606 for feet of classroom space covers the sec­ A Monday or Thursday daytime pro- more information. ond story of an historic city block with gram is available for dancers ages 2-1/2 16 six-foot windows, all of which pro- to 5 who are interested in classes in Large Variety of Dance Classes The dance school’s program offers everything from hip-hop to tap dance to Classical ballet and much more. Classes are available to students as young as 2 1/2 and all levels of experience. With beginner classes for all ages, Studio Di­ rector Rodriguez says that it’s never too late to start dancing. Each year, Caledonia Dance Center’s students perform at Grand Rapids Festi­ val of the Arts, regional dance competi­ tions, Caledonia’s Western Week, July 4th parades and events, nursing homes, churches. Whitecaps Baseball games, Rampage Arena Football games, and REGISTER NO mi tea FOR FA sn fa bi ’fl f rmlitto k* i teai&B Lx ~ j * -• —X 3 2 va ■ - , Caledonia Dance Center I $- • • • • • Ballet Tap Jazz Lyrical Pointe Hip Hop Preschool Dance Adult Classes New! Rhythm Gym Social Dancing • • • • • _ A ■ • ■ CELEBRATING OUR 25TH YEAR! i a® NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS Why Caledonia Dance Center is the Best Choice for Your Family: FACILITY - Hardwood & “floating” professional floors, which reduce fatigue and / prevent injuries, cover over 3,100 square feet of Broadway-like classroom space. CUSTOMER SERVICE Desk staff is available during class times to provide assistance. OBSERVING CLASSES - Our video monitors allow you to observe your child’s progress without classroom interruptions. a* <1 Come find out why hundreds of families choose Caledonia Dance Center each year! Class sizes are limited. Register today for best selection of days and times. No appointment necessary. Registration • Information • Tours Shoe Fittings • Personal Consultation Classes begin Wednesday, September 3 •* 4 I i I J I CLASSES Professional Training by Worthy Role Models in a Fun and Caring Atmosphere! imi ijj g 433 i Si s->tttoS-^jr . -. - '"-”f which Christian music and Bible songs are used. mote the dance center’s New York City ambiance. The largest of Caledonia Dance Cen­ ter’s three spacious classrooms is the size of most large theater facilities. This allows for a quick and easy transition from the dance studio to full stage performances. Also, dancers are able to fully rehearse dances without running into walls. \ Brand ZNew to Dance? Call our 24 hour recorded info line! 5 Things Parents Should Know Before Choosing A Dance Studio -7 (616) 242-8407 (616) 891-1606 131 1/2 Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 I 1 I ft -J cn �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 How should you respond to market “dips”? You already know that stock prices can take sudden “dips." But do you know what causes them? And, just as importantly, is there any way you can take advantage of these drops? Let’s answer these ques­ tions one by one. First, what causes the stock market to fall quickly? Actually, the “sudden­ ness" of a market decline may often be misleading, because the forces that cause markets to fall (or rise) may be in place for weeks or months before prices move noticeably. Here are some of these key “change agents”: • Investors’ actions — Individual and institutional investors can, can. by their actions, move the price of stocks. For example, if many people think a particular stock is “hot,” they will buy it, and this increased demand helps drive up the price. Conversely, if investors decide that a company is in trouble or that it is part of an industry in decline, or even that it’s time to take profits, they will sell the stock, creat­ ing downward pressure on its price. • Business fundamentals — A company’s earnings, profit margins, management and competitiveness can affect its desirability to VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: •II PM by President Pro Tempore Pullen in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Mr. Myers. President Pro Tempore Pullen asked if there were any correc­ tions to the minutes of the July 8, 2008 meeting. Parker made a motion to accept the minutes as presented and Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Pro Tempore Pullen presented the revised agenda. Oliver made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. 2. Corson made a motion to table Ordinance 2044 Noxious Weed until further discussion was held. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 3. Parker made a motion to approve Ordinance 2045 to amend Chapter 78 relating to change of Zoning District on Real Property from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to C-2 Highway Service Commercial. Lytle supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Six (Corson, Lytle, Oliver, Parker, Pullen and Van Noord. Nays: None. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 4. Oliver made a motion to accept Resolution 08-19 to acquire and construct capital improvements comprising improvements to and expansion of the Village Hall and to publish notice of intent to issue Capital Improvement Bonds. Van Noord supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Five (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, and Lytle. Nays: One (Corson). Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 5. Lytle made a motion to accept the current bills dated July 22, 2008 in the amount of $73,542.09. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 6. Corson made a motion to table the Outdoor Furnace Ordinance for further discussion. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 7. Parker made a motion to accept the lowest bid from Peters Construction for $281,627.38 for the West Main Street to Robin Street Project. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 8. Parker made a motion to approve a contract with Fleis & VandenBrink for $42,750.00 to provide construction administra­ ruction aammistrative services ’for the West Main Street to Robin Street Project, Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 9. A motion was made by Van Noord that the Village Council endorse the “Middleville Station Recreation Plan” dated June 4, •!• 2008, subject to the following corrections and conditions: (1) References on map, exhibit REC01 should be corrected. Current reference to “T4N, R12W, Middleville Township” is in error and should read “T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township," and (2) the graphic map refer­ ence on map REC01 should be corrected to depict the proper location of the Thornapple Township within Barry County, and (3) Reference on page 7 to ‘Township Department of Public Works” is in error and should read “ Village of Middleville n Department of Public Works, and (4) This endorsement is con­ ditioned on conveyance of a warranty deed from Commonwealth Power Company to the Village of Middleville for real property described as the North 50 feet of Lot 2, Block 82, Plat of Middleville and Recreation Plan approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Corson supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 10. Parker made a motion to select Master Halco Imperial D with modified post caps as the fence style for the streetscape. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 11. At 8:45 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted. Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06676325 investors and, as a result, its stock price. • Legal changes and regu­ latory decisions — When Congress passes a law or a government regulatory agency makes an important decision, the result can have a big effect on the fortunes of a company — and, consequently, its stock price. Decisions by the Federal Reserve to change interest rates also can affect the financial markets and indi- vidual stock prices. • Economic indicators When economic activity — as measured by the gross national product — slows, unemployment increases and inflation rises, investors may get nervous and pull back from the markets, leading to a drop in stock prices. • International events — Political instability, wars, natural disasters and other events can all disrupt the financial markets and cause stock prices to fall. It’s very hard for most people to follow these events closely enough, and respond to them quickly enough, to J ° take advantage of market drops by buying stocks whose price has fallen. Furthermore, although it would be great to always “buy low and sell high.” it’s impossible to predict when a stock has fallen to its lowest point. Consequently, you could end up wasting a lot of time, energy and worry by trying to “buy on the dip.” Tickets for duck race available by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The serious part of the Middleville Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday. Aug. 12, was to allow members to be inspired by Dist. Gov. Renee Merchant. Her talk focused on ways the local club could act on the local, national and international level. She tried to inspire them to even more to “make dreams come true." She also encouraged club members to think of their efforts as helping “one child at a time.” But the fun part was the planning for Heritage Day. The Rotary Club is in c^arge °f t^e parade and is creating a float, as well. Then there is the duck race. Tickets for the race are available from Rotary' Club member. The members also will also be selling tickets on Heritage Day, Sept. 6. The race of the little rubber £ duckies will begin after 3 Rotarians Steve Elies and Brian McKeown are p.m. There are cash prizes for already prepared for the Heritage Day duck race on the top three ducks. Anyone who would like September 6. Tickets are available from members of the more :information about the Middleville Rotary Club and will be on sale on Heritage Heritage Day parade may call Day as well. Middleville Rotary Club president Dan Parker at 269795-9658. BOA RD, continued rrom page i i Moreover, if you were to constantly buy stocks just because their prices had dropped, you may well end UP owning a lot of investments that are not really suit­ able for your individual needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. You would be better off purchasing an appropriate mix of rigorous test, and ill students have to be prepared with the knowledge to excel,” said state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike ii Flanagan. As the requirements of the new high school curriculum continue to be implemented, we expect to see scores students’ improve." The state’s new graduation requirements went into effect last year (beginning with the class entering 10th grade this fall) and are not reflective in this past spring’s MME, Flanagan explained, Enslen did present the results in English language arts, reading, writing, math, science and social studies. quality investments, holding them for the long term and See BOARD, page 10 making adjustments only when your situation changes or when the investments themselves have altered i a _______in way that’s not positive for you. Ultimately, it’s a good idea to stay informed about the various forces that affect stock prices. The more you know, the less surprised you’ll be when the market goes up or down. But if you want to truly succeed as an investor, you should avoid short-term decisions based on external forces. While “dips" may be tempting, they can also lead to “slips." This article was written by Edward Joues for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. L < f V A District governor Renee Merchant visited the Middleville Rotary Club on August 12. She talked with members and local president Dan Parker, shown here, on ways the club can connect with the local, state and international community. Ccudnq (Dcnii&lAd/ fash. (JhiLdAen & CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 r4 Welcomingl New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI August 20th — Dinner Special — Chimichunga Dinner (Beef or Chicken) s9.00 I — Drink Special — Margaritas 02 s. BUY ONE GET SECOND FOR & .ZU Live Mariachi Band _ 5:00-9:00 pm 9740 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-2511 Hours: Mon. - Thurs 11-9:30; Fri. 11-10:30; Sat 11:30-10:30; Sun. 11:30-9 o 8 £ o �•II The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008/ Page 9 .9 06676273 4 8h i' HARMONY Dance Source ' I1! 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ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS THROUGH OCTOBER ri * ONLY $36.00 MONTHLY FOR 1 HOUR WEEKLY CLASS b I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. August 16. 2008 GRANT, continued from page 1 Terry Mulvihill, trustee and chairman of the Fourth of July committee, reported that the bills for the fire­ works and for the portable restrooms had been paid. The committee, he said, "may even have an $800 cushion” for next year. He thanked all of the businesses and individuals who donated generously to the committee. During the final public comment period, Linda Vandervelde. owner of the Family Tavern, representing the Downtown Merchants Association, asked for clari­ fication on the 2009 Independence Day activities. Would the village have the celebration on July 4th since in 2009 the July 4 will fall on a Saturday? She explained that the association was working on tying in the Western week celebration to the Independence Day activities. Her view was that a greater level of participation would occur if Independence Day activities took place the week before because then Caledonia activities would not need to compete with those of other communities. While no formal action was taken, the council mem­ MORE TOWERS RETTER POWER Barry County Residents enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. 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Gilbert reminded everyone that Caledonia High School will have its first football game at Kentwood on Aug. 28. Williamson said how glad he was to see Mike Maviglia back at a council meeting and recovered from a very serious automobile accident. Maviglia. whose family is enduring a difficult year marked by deaths in his famB* ily and his accident, thanked people for their good wishes and support in the past few months. He said, "Thank you Schools receive a variety of printed and electronic reports for the MME. includ­ ing parent reports that show their child’s performance on the statewide assessment. The schools are required to provide printed parent reports when students return to class this fall or mail the reports home upon receipt. •It Parents are encouraged to contact their school's guid­ ance office if they do not receive their child's printed parent report by mid­ September. The Michigan Merit Exam is given each spring to Michigan 11th grade stu­ dents. 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Middleville, Ml 49333 V B o o co ■ Add Property Value...Maples - 06676121 VI K r c *• >• “Annie” Monday-Friday, August 18-22 • 9am-12:30pm ATTENTION CHEERLEADERS!!! We have a cheernastics class to help you learn all your tumbling skills!! -I 44 IM’’ Fabulous Finds is now completely restocked. Featuring the music from the award-winning musical Celebrating our 19th Year!!! ■ 'a Summer Stock Musical Theatre Camp Fall classes beginning Tuesday, September 2nd Olympic Fever XX; Presents 269-795-7620 11. f_ First Baptist Church of Middleville FALL REGISTRATION IS’**1* :- Calling All Girls from Ages 6-14 — 3207 M-37, Middleville, MI 1’1 ■ I 4 other male-attracting items. Owner Sheryl Ayriss invites everyone to make repeated visits. “The inventory changes each week. I really enjoy talking with people and help­ ing them find items they are looking for," she says. In fact she has a guest reg­ istry for hard-to-fmd items. There are plans to host a ladies movie night beginning in the fall. Anyone interested may call the store for details. Fabulous Finds will hold a barn sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. The store is located at 121 E. Main St., Middleville. Ayriss is also planning spe­ cials during Heritage Day Sept. 6. Store hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday I L -- 02696465 F irst Mehab < -1 ; !I J The FBC Theatre camp will focus on all three elements of musical theatre: vocal technique, acting methods, and dance. Everyday all elements will be taught as well as applied on stage. There will also be a Bibical focus on being a child of God as well as being a young lady created for God’s glory. The week’s hard work will pay off with a preview performance showcasing three scenes fully chore­ ographed on Friday, August 22 at the 12:00pm closing program. To register your child for the FBC Musical Theatre Camp, please contact the church office at 269-795-9726 First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, MI 49333 I I I 1I �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues CALEDONIA Small towns are truly special things To the editor: so special is that people reach more than $100,000 in damage and more pennies, and some them are truly special things. TOWNSHIP Small towns and the caring One thing that makes the out to one another in uncondi­ to their basement during the even took bills to the bank to •J community members who live in w 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, August 20. 2008, 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. » TENTATLYEAGENDA 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 August 6, 2008 Meeting. B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills r , • WW V V VW I E. Building Department Report. F. F.O.I.A. Report. G. Utilities Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion - Letter from the Kent County Health Department (July 11, 2008) •II regarding the Caledonia library. B. Discussion FOIA request process review. l-A' Session - Regarding C. Closed pending litigation. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. PUBLIC (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06676263 Of <<, ▼ dynamics of small town living % VILLAGE OF 5 MIDDLEVILLE r- * *>CH1G** ORDINANCE NO. 2045 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 78 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE RELATING TO CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON REAL PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. The Official Zoning districts map referenced in Section 784 of the Village Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to change the zoning district classification on certain real property from “R-3” Multiple Family Residential to “C-2” Highway Commercial. Section 2, The real property referenced in Section 1 of this Ordinance is described as follows: “That part of the southeast 1/4 of Section 22, T4N, R10W, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 22; thence S 89 52’ 30”W 923.65 feet to the platted centerline of Arlington Street; thence N 00 12' 14”W 1686.24 feet along said platted centerline; thence S 89 51' 44”W 0.70 feet to the centerline of Arlington Street as defined by an unrecorded survey by Williams and Works Engineering dated August 19.1971; thence N 00 13’ 04"W 150.00 feet along said centerline to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this descrip­ tion; thence N 00 13’ 04” W 243.69 feet along said centerline; thence N 87 48’ 04” E 298.67 feet; thence N 00 13’ 04” W 165.00 feet; thence S 87 48’ 04” W 75.00 feet; thence N 01 00’ 44” W 148.55 feet; thence S 87 47’ 36" W 221.61 feet; thence N 00 13’ 04” W 21.05 feet along said centerline; thence N 89 22’ 49" E 363.01 feet; thence S 00 13’ 04” E 731.36 feet; thence S 89 51’ 44” W 180 feet; thence N 00 13’ 04” W 150.00; thence S 89 51' 44” W 183.00 feet to the place of beginning. This property contains 3.562 acres including highway right of way. Section 3. Severability, In the event that any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid in any court of competent juris­ diction, the same shall not affect any other articles, sections or pro­ visions of this Ordinance, except so far as the article, section or pro­ vision so declared invalid shall be separable from the remainder of any portion thereof. Section 4, Publication: Effective Date, This Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Village. Passed and adopted by the Village of Middleville on July 22, 2008. Mary Jean Lamoreaux, Clerk 06676265 tional ways without expecting anything in return and without a lot of fanfare or glory. 1 recently was part of such an incident, and while the people involved would probably prefer that I don’t publicize their act of generosity, I feel that it’s impor­ tant to highlight the positive ele­ ments of small town living. I grew up in a small-town in Iowa and loved it. So after mar­ rying my husband, a life-long Middleville resident, and set­ tling here with him, I fell right into the community life of Middleville, and it became my hometown. However, my family connections and friendships in Waverly, Iowa, were still near and dear to my heart as I culti­ vated friendships in Middleville over the past 15 years. As my friendships deepened, my friends here have shown car­ ing and concern over what my family and friends in Iowa have gone through over the years. Well, recently, a friend in the area with whom I haven’t visited for a while stopped by my home one afternoon •Il to ask how my family and friends in Iowa were faring with the major flooding in there in June. She knew I would be concerned about it, since many of my family and friends bad lost almost everything in the flooding. I was touched by her concern, but then I was truly humbled by what happened next. She said that she and her husband, who is the children’s education minister at Brightside Church in •re Caledonia, felt led by the Lord to have a very special project of giving during the week of Vacation Bible School •II that they were directing. The project would involve collecting1 pennies from the chil­ dren to go to my former church in Waverly, Iowa, which had June floods. The flood •HI* waters took out the church’s nurseries. 111 Sunday school rooms and kitchen. Nothing was left in that area of the church. My friend said that the children would probably only give between $100 to $200. but they wanted people in Iowa to know that there were Michiganders who sympathized with the victims of the flooding. •IIH After a week of children at Brightside giving from their hearts, the pennies collected amounted to $335. What an amazing example of love and sacrifice since these children thought outside of themselves to help others in a small town in another state. My friend said that some families attending VBS that week mentioned that they scrounged houses to find more convert to pennies because they felt it was so important to help in this way. Needless to say. I am truly humbled that my friends here reached out to my friends in Iowa, even though they don’t personally know them nor have they ever met. This is what I love about small-town living. More important, it’s a wonderful example of brothers and sisters in Christ helping out one anoth­ er. even if there has never been formal introductions made, and 580 miles ex*ist between them. So thank you to David and Connie Stewart and the children at Brightside Church. I’m so glad for your willingness to be used for the furtherment of His Kingdom. Rojean Sprague Middleville J* fa fa fa W! <• % fa (id [I Public Notice For the Village of Freeport Residents 'ad* A Public Hearing for the Village of Freeport will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 8:30pm in the Freeport Community Hall, for the pro­ posed ordinance to appoint a Village Clerk. I. u i" It I* iW! Itf*! Ordinance Synopsis: An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Clerk. asM» Section 1. Establishment of office. Section 2. Term of office. iitN Section 3. Effective date. Section 4. Adoption. Section 5. Publication. A A complete description of the proposed ordinance may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. 06676384 ■ MM. toty* Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk .11 o A? Twelfth Annual Recognition Dinner I • m X Frank Tichvon * tan ft Public Notice For the Village of Freeport Residents A Public Hearing will be held on Monday September 8, 2008, at 8:30 in the Freeport Community Hall for the proposed appointed Village Treasure Ordinance. This hearing will also coincide with the proposed appointed village clerk hearing. FO ’"•Ms 9. - A s.>*» * This is a synopsis of the proposed ordinance: I 'V An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Treasurer. to Section 1. Establishment of office. s ■> ’ Section 2. Term of office. Section 3. Effective date. Section 4. Adoption. Section 5. Publication. — Held at Middle Villa Inn ■ Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 6:00 Social Hour / 7:00 Dinner ■ $25 per person Choice of Entree: Chicken - Broiled Scrod — Sizzler To make reservations, contact Cheryl Peters at 269-795-0051 0 02696854 If anyone would like to view the proposed ordi­ nance in its entirety, it may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. 06676431 Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk u * 17° si Si �The Sun and News. Middleville, August 16, 2008/ Page 13 •A Yonker finishes well but loses to Amash 'I I 1 »' 1$ \ / / >5^ by Fran Faverman *1 * * * iQ *■$ 0 1. S'^<1 »» Staff Writer Ken Yonker, vice-presi­ dent of the Caledonia school board of education and local businessman, finished sec­ ond to Justin Amash of Cascade in a five-person race for the Republican nomina­ tion for the 72nd house dis­ trict seat. Amash garnered 4,733 votes, while Yonker had 4,010. well Yonker did in Caledonia, defeating Amash almost two-to-one, 1072-591 votes; Amash did not carry a single precinct in Caledonia. The situation was reversed in Cascade, home ground for Amash. who beat Yonker by / r * 4 - -4 ►< £ V J. * JC r a-. Ft* PUBLIC PARKING ’ Thornapple Township Precinct 2&3 ■el o z L • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 •• “ We meet bv accident Ed Pavvloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • mnv.edsbody.com VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA I ■ ■ 'I < W2 fialfci rn itaBlIfcW v w x, z1 i* 0- r I K a S Regular Meeting Council Minutes August 11, 2008 Meeting called to order at President p.m. 7:05 by Williamson. Present: Gilbert, Maviglia, Williamson, Hahn, Erskine, Mulvihill, Ayers. Absent: Inman, Harrison. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion Maviglia, seconded by Gilbert, all ayes. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Approval of Consent Agenda - Motion by Mulvihill, seconded by Maviglia. All Ayes. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on July 14, •Il 2008. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. D.P.W. report. D. Treasurer’s report. E. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest - none. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. 1. Engineer’s Report - Jon & VandenMoxey, Fleis Brink, Downtown Facade grant did not get approved, Main Street punch list very close to the end, as is the parking lot. 2. Township Liaison Report. Commission 3. Planning Report. 4. Other Committee Reports: Cable Committee is thankful for the $40,000 received from the Township. 5. Village Manager’s Report: Johnson and Kinsey streets will be chip and sealed with­ in the next 2-3 weeks. 6. President’s Report - The Council and employees are grateful that Mike Maviglia is safe and back home from a car accident. Unfinished Business. 1. Siren Fund - Had a meeting and discovered that having a cable TV channel and an engineer would be helpful in asking for some grant money. New Business. Public Comment (Extended): Linda VanderVelde asked if 4th of July would still be the week before even with the 4th on a Saturday next year. Terry Mulvihill will bring it up at the next committee meeting, but was inclined to think it should be the week before. Council Comments - Gilbert inquired about having someone or some group do some plantings around our Welcome signs. Adjournment - 7:40 p.m. Motion Maviglia, second Gilbert, all ayes. 06676193 Election day needed a few directions on August 5 for voters in Middleville and Thornapple Township. There were lots of signs assisting voters. more than two-to-one, 1,279512 votes. Likewise, Yonker did not carry a single precinct in Cascade. Lest anyone have any doubts about the importance of absentee ballots, the results in Gaines Township ought to put them to rest. Yonker carried Gaines Township by 65 votes solely because of a 109-vote mar( in absentee ballots. In gin Precinct 7, a tie at 140 votes each became a Yonker victory when 44 absentee votes versus 24 for Amash were added. In Precinct 8, an initial victory for Amash at 122100 for Yonker becomes a loss when 121 absentee votes show up for Yonker versus 61 for Amash. Kentwood was a debacle for Yonker; Amash carried 25 of 26 precincts there, receiving 1,751 votes to 1,199 for Yonker. One of the axioms of elec­ tive politics is that name recognition is worth its weight in gold, especially for a first-time candidate. However, it appears in this race that name recognition helped to do in Linda Steil, who was hoping to keep the 72nd district seat in the fam­ ily. For the first time in at least two decades, there will not be a Steil in elective office in Lansing. While she polled 2,170 votes, making her a very dis­ tant third, she did not carry a single precinct anywhere in the district. The remaining two candidates, Timothy Cyrus (199 votes) and David A. Elias (320) were entirely negligible in affecting the outcome of the race. Albert Abbasse, the lone Democrat on the ticket took in 1,999 votes. Have a Printing Need? Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution... Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! 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There will be several concessions trail­ ers serving a variety of foods, including fresh lemonade, walking tacos, elephant ears, homemade kettle corn, foot long hot dogs, and ice cream trailer and honey roasted almonds. Those who would prefer to sit in a quieter atmosphere can walk to any of the many fine restaurants downtown. Many arts and crafts booths will be at Hastings Summerfest, offering a vari­ ety of handmade products. Vendors will have jewelry, candles, clothing, decora­ tions. pottery, wooden furni­ ture and outdoor metal orna­ ments. and much more. Local nonprofit groups also will have booths to raise money and awareness for their organizations. The arts and crafts I ths will be open on the court­ house lawn from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Along with arts and crafts, local stores also will have merchandise on display downtown. The merchants are continuing their sidewalk sales throughout Summerfest. To entertain young chil­ dren at Summerfest, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce will provide inflatable structures, includ­ ing an obstacle course, a moon walk and a slide, avail­ able noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Other events will take place around Hastings dur­ ing Summerfest as well. A farmer’s market will be downtown from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Another event will be at Bob's Gun and Tackle. They host an open house and 46th anniversary celebration dur­ ing Summerfest this year at 2208 W. M-43 Highway, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Several new sports activi­ ties will take place this year. A tennis tournament at Hastings High School will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, and a soccer tournament at Fish Hatchery Park will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday. Also on the schedule are a roller hockey tournament, a volleyball tournament and the Jim Jensen Memorial 3on-3 basketball tournament Saturday. Also new this year will be a confetti cannon to be used during the Summerfest parade Saturday. The theme of the chil­ dren's parade is Mardi Gras. Kids will be able to make Mardi Gras masks from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Jami's Crafts. The parade will be Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information about Summerfest, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454. i i Summerfest Car Show cruises into town next Sunday 3 DURAMj CUBE All makes and models of vintage and classic automo­ biles will cruise into town when the Hastings Car Club holds its annual Hastings Summerfest Car Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, on State Street between Broadway and Boltwood in downtown Hastings. Registration for exhibitors will begin at 6 a.m. Aug. 24. There is a $10 fee for each »- < v. 4 »AS ■ I ura-CubeSalt 40lbs. bag 1 Purified Drinking Water 5 Gallons V 9980 Cherry Volley, Caledonia 49316 automobile entered. Dash plaques will be given to the first 300 entries and all exhibitors will receive a goodie bag, which includes a ballot to cast their vote for each of the more than 30 tro­ phies that will be awarded at 3 p.m., including Best of Show awards. All proceeds from the event will be donated to county programs including Barry County Hospice, Fresh Food Initiative, the Barry Intermediate School District's Christmas party, a scholarship for a Hastings High School graduate and the local youth baseball organization. The event is free for spec­ 1 tators of all ages. For more information call 269-948-8789 or e-mail info@hastingscarclub.com. 06676271 Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Flip Rap DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Grand Valley co-op credit union 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite 1J Caledonia. MI 49316 J? - fKfmf, " <11 616-588-6868 Catering to homeowners in... 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J r*x Members of the of Thomapple Township Board rV • k 4T JV’ » 7 X" <5 I ▼ ’’ ? fr' £ / i « > *1 <4^ * M i/. 1 1 / L 3i1 ‘<c A« < . i _____ Hastings City Bank partners with United Way for backpack program B| 2^ Kir ** - M Hastings City Bank is w 11 h partnering with Barry County United Way to provide backpacks to Barry County children who need that additional support for the coming school year. asking for “We are as partners, community well,” said Nancy Goodin, training and marketing director for Hastings City Community Bank. members who would like to contribute school supplies are invited to drop those off at any Hastings City Bank branch. Our employees are really excited about helping with this special project, and we hope our friends and customers will join us in this project, as well." “We are very thankful that Hastings City Bank is partnering on this project to give kids a great start to the '®8fiSr r ’•V 'WMi .I I Mffl Man sentenced f for probation a t A I donate any of these items. New backpacks are needed, as well. The supplies will be organized and distributed by City Hastings Bank employees and members of Insurance Coleman the Agency. Donations may be made until Wednesday, Aug. 27, at any Hastings City Bank branch. Branches are located in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Middle I high school Wayland. Donations also are level accepted at the Coleman • 5 notebooks Agency Insurance in • 5 folders Hastings and the Barry • Pens County United Way office in • Pencils Hastings. • Colored pencils Distribution will take • Colored markers place the week of Aug. 25, Elementary school level to families referred by local • Scissors agencies such as the • Pencils Department of Human • Crayons Kinship Care, Services, • Colored pencils CASA for Kids and Love, • Colored markers Inc. Families interested in • Glue sticks receiving a backpack may • Kleenex also contact the Barry • Pencil box and County United Way for businesses Local more information. • community individual members are invited to school year," said Barry Way United County Director Lani Executive families “Many Forbes, how to struggle with purchase all of the needed supplies at the beginning of year. the school This program will enable them to focus on other areas of concern.” Items needed for each backpack are: The next meeting ot of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees and Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Chief Dave Middleton spoke publicly in appreciation of support for the emergency services millage that passed 494-375 in the Aug. 5 primary election. “We really appreciate the confidence of voters in our services," said Middleton, adding that he is willing to talk to any of the 375 ‘no’ voters who may have ques­ tions about how the money raised is used.The board also approved the purchase of 500 feet of fire replacement hose. 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Call for details. 616-891-1563 a �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008 Aids for quitting tobacco to be discussed Tuesday THANK YOU to L/——_ Steketee Turf Service for purchasing my Reserve Champion Gilt and Farm Bureau Insurance, Mark Johnson for purchasing my 3rd place barrow at the 2008 Kent co. 4-H Fair L // David VanderMark 1 I j I I I Fitness I I Your last EXCUSE is I getting on the bus! -^3 Now it’s time for YOU! I I I Join Now, I NO MONEY DOWN I Good thru Sept. 5, 2008 I I I 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia I I I I I I I I I I I I I 616-891-2994 I I I I www.solidimpactfitness.com |1 ■I □ 8 MUST HAVE COUPON PRESENT You Have Taught Your Dog To Rollover Let US Help Take Care of Your Retirement Rollover Many companies in the Hastings area have announced they are adopting a tobacco-free policy on Jan. 9 1, 2009. The Barry County Healthcare Coalition has decided to help employees who smoke by offering sev­ eral programs designed to make the transition easier. First is a series of commu­ nity presentations on common topics that concern smokers when faced with a new tobacco policy at work. These presentations are open to the public. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pennock Hospital, a pharmacist will answer technical questions on how newer medications and nicotine-replacement therapies aid smoking cessation. He will discuss how these medications work. Another panel of former smokers who have used these therapies will be available to field specific queslions. The final two talks will take place in November and will deal with weight gain L*P DeVries Insurance WAM6E FINANCIAL 891-8125 DeVriesAgency.com 9359 Cherry Valley Caledonia ^uto-Owners Insurance Lire Hom ,ar Bufttnes* coalition’s programs or smoking cessation may be directed to the Tobacco-Free Call Center. The Thomapple Kellogg MYWAY youth wrestling club will be holding a car wash/can drive on Aug. 23. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Town Center. 1 This fundraiser is to raise money for team singlets for the 2009 season. The youth wrestling club is for kids between the ages of 4- to 11 -years of age. J To everyone who offered their support and encour­ agement during the campaign and to every person who voted on August 5th, I offer my sincere appre­ ciation and thanks. ______ 'k!. S'*. tough first day on the links The Caledonia a n cl Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf teams both opened their season at the Kent County Classic at the Highlands Golf Course Tuesday. The two teams finished near the back of the pack in the tough field, which was led by NorthPointe Christian. 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Caledonia was 12th with a 501, and Thornapple Kellogg 14th with a 522. The Fighting Scots were led by Katie DeMeuse and Courtney Corson who both fired a 113. Stacie Moll added a 116 for the Fighting Scots, and Meagan Hendrick 159. Thornapple Kellogg got a 104 from Macy Chamberlin, a 103 from Jess Jacobs, a 138 from Emily Peacock, and a 150 from Nicki Sabo. The two local teams will be together again when the Fighting Scots host their own Caledonia Invitational at Broadmoor Golf Course Tuesday. On Wednesday this week, week, the the Trojans Trojans will will host host aa TK Invitational at Yankee | J Springs Golf Course. j F / •s Arts & Crafts Fair August 23rd from 10am m 7l ! j .n •I 1 I I ./* I IM ■ ran wkpktu (weather permitting) im Caledonia United Methodist I Church ^250 Vine Street in L •I w | .W9 it r | fl V '"1^, 1 1 -J ‘1 • i * ... 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Any questions on the Sincerely, 06676205 * and supporting those who are not ready to quit yet. The coalition also has agreed to help smokers by providing free smoking-ces­ sation classes for their employees who choose to quit. Classes will begin Wednesday. Sept. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pennock Health. In this eight-week class, par­ ticipants will learn how to develop a personalized quit plan that allows them to tran­ sition into non-smokers. Session topics include using medications or nicotinereplacement therapies, addressing stress, developing new coping skills, dealing with cravings and urges, addressing weight gain and planning for long-term suc­ cess. Lastly, the coalition has worked with Pennock Health to establish a Tobacco-Free Call Center. The call center is monitored by a nationally certified tobacco-addiction specialist. 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Mike, THORN-BARRY APART- GARAGE SALE: 407 Russell (269)838-3525. ________________ » MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, ST., Middleville, August 21 Middleville. 2 bedroom & 22, 9am-7pm.____________ WILLS, TRUSTS & PRO­ apartments starting at $575. BATE. Call Judy Singleton Please call (269)795-3889 to GARAGE SALE: 9833 Fair- Attorney at Law (269)795oaks Ct., Alto. (68th, be­ schedule an appointment. 9422 tween Snow and Morse Lake.) Friday and Saturday, August 22 & 23 9-6. ClotnFarm ing, men's/women's/girl's, E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED household items, games, ANIMAL Rescue and Teen books, Barbies/ Bratz, large Haven is in urgent need of PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Barbie Doll house and lots of HAY DONATIONS. We All real estate advertising in this news­ accessories, gun cabinet, paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act will come pick it up, clean large truck bed tool box, and and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which out your barn of old hay collectively make it illegal to advertise much more. 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Thanks, John Crissman & Garry Zack www.shearattitudessalon.com I 4 4 < * < < I < 4 4 t 4 i A * 4 % \ | —-• �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 16, 2008 Caledonia Kiwanis hosting circus Aug. 20 by Patricia Johns mals being unloaded and fed and see the elephants raise the ‘big top.' Activities will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the tent will be raised between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Guides will be furnished for school groups and any­ one attending. 44 This traditional “oldstyle” circus will present two performances at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. 44 I want children to have the memories of this kind of circus,” said Kiwanis mem­ ber Jane Heiss. “It is a tie to the past.” Heiss encourages the com­ munity to support the Kiwanis Club and buy the Staff Writer The goal of the Caledonia Kiwanis Club is to provide programs and activities for children in the area. One fun way the club hopes to raise funds is the return of the Kelly Miller circus to Caledonia Aug. 20. Club members are ready to make sure children and those young at heart have an opportunity to have an endof-summer fun event by hosting the Kelly Miller Circus at Kraft Meadows Middle School, 9230 Kraft Ave. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the ani- Sparge or smaff, we ao idem off Take me to the •ts> »r GROOMING DEN 1 /W i a ■■ * Call for your appointment -i I (269) 795-9114 tickets in advance and save, Advance tickets are available at Chemical Bank, Caledonia Library, United Bank, Great Lakes Credit Union, Edward Jones and Caledonia Vision Center. The club provides tickets for 40 children in the area. This Kelly Miller Circus is celebrating its 70th year. This year's show features elephants, horses and a cast of international circus stars under the big top. Dee Hudson will be a celebrity elephant rider at the 4:30 p.m. show. The performing elephants are all Asian elephants. Other animals in the show are ponies, camels, llamas and dogs. 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I ll >on£ noiz mot I ’om iwi 9/ i JI Kilo noo iam \ ) 132 roH Staff Writer No one in the sparse audience at Monday evening’s meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission was surprised by the commis­ sion’s unanimous vote rec­ ommending that the town­ ship board deny a request for rezoning submitted by Meadow Bloom LLC. In two previous appear­ ances before the commis­ sion, the request to rezone four parcels comprising most of the Good farm had been tabled. But this time, it was clear that Chairman Archie Warner and the other six members of the commission had run out of maneuvering room. Greg Bierl, general coun­ sel with Zermatt Enterprises, representing Meadow Bloom LLC, and developer Theodor Mol opened with a low-key dis­ •a B rob aqo cussion of the rights that come with owning proper­ ty. Among them, Bierl said, "is the right to seek a rezon­ ing in harmony with the master plan." He continued, saying that the original intent to amend the master plan never got to the pub­ lic-hearing stage because of the reluctance of the com­ mission to alter the plan "when the ink on the paper was still wet. Thus, his client's decided to ask for rezoning. He observed that Mol paid a development price for the property. Bierl pointed out that taxes on the property were assessed on a non-farming basis before his client bought the property. The interests of the school district are, in his view, "inconsequential in regard to the owner's rights." He closed his remarks saying, "I will now turn it over to Mr. Van Singel. His gaffe drew an uncharacteristically sharp retort from the normally suave and unflappable Warner, who said. said, "I remind the attorney I am the chair. I will be happy to recognize Mr. Van Singel. I will ask him for brevity." iierl apologized and resumed his seat. Ron Van Singel, princi­ pal with The Merestone Group, reviewed the rezon­ ing request, saying that it would result in two R-2 (medium-density residen­ tial housing) parcels and two R-R (rural residential) parcels and would not cre­ ate spot zoning. It would be compatible with adjacent uses, consistent with the master plan, and has access to water and sewer utilities. In closing, he cited a staff I r* fr See BOARD, page 3 « <— t: 1 V * It’s almost time for back to school I I Schools in the Thornapple Kellogg School District open on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Information about school opening changes has been sent to parents. ‘1 V ) I Local Future seeking people for task force nuluH quoig □nu To I .31£fT1 jziuflT gafl bnii luodis 1IB1ZU2 smorTT d) bru; □nuoD utozoq biM zi Lcoy brw yJ Jzil gni w.Z.U MW led J oO oteH IbfloM dooifo? j luodis nienoD hi vfiv/ von sdl slqrnoo aria?, to novi lab looftoa lod U loodas 1B ■ • ** 2i )1 o) loni 910'ted Middleville's Local Future, a recently formed group concerned about local sustainability in the context of uncertain energy and cli­ mate, held its initial meeting Thursday, Aug. 14. Begun by David Perkins and Aaron Wissner, who have made presentations about moving toward local sustainability to both the Thomapple Township Board and the Middleville Village Council, the group is pur­ posefully non-partisan. Middleville's Local Future goal is to have the communi­ ty and township join a grow­ ing list of communities in the U.S. and around the world at www.postcarboncities.net, that say they are breaking their dependence on oil, reducing their contributions to climate change, and preparing to thrive in a time of energy and climate uncer­ tainty. Key issues in local sus­ tainability are: deep energy conservation (public and pri­ vate), transportation (local and commuter), locally grown food, reliable electric­ ity and heating and building strong community relation­ ships. A task force is being assembled to research the opportunities in each of these areas. It will assemble the information and make initial (with recommendations short- and long-term goals) to local governments. To be representative and Middleville’s effective, Local Future needs some additional stakeholders to participate in this task force. It will be recruiting a few concerned citizens, commu­ nity and church leaders, growers and food producers, business owners, and educa­ tors. Anyone who would like to help shape Middleville’s Local Future should contact David Perkins at 269-9082784. Local Future will be working out of the building between the Township Hall and The Scoop in downtown Middleville. Interested citi­ zens also may stop in to share questions and ideas during Heritage Day. I a i i -c - Construction impacts school open houses in TK Parents of students at McFall and Lee elementary schools have received letters about the opening of school. Construction is well under­ way at both buildings. While the new kitchens will not be completed until after the start of school, hot meals will be delivered from the middle school to the new cafeterias at both buildings, once school begins Tuesday, Sept. 2. It is a tradition in the dis­ trict to hold “open houses" before the start of school which allows students to meet their teachers and see their classrooms. Because of construction, this tradition will change a little this year. At McFall, students will meet with their teachers on the field just south of the school building. “We will keep our eyes on the weather. Perhaps there will be a big tent,” said Principal Bill Rich. ‘ We want kindergarten students to see the school that they will be attending." Meet the Teacher Ice Cream Social from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, will allow students to meet Lee teachers at the middle school gym and cafeteria. Construction will not affect the open house at Page Elementary School, which will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The PTO will have a display and samples from the fall fundraiser. This year, the school is going to add signs reminding parents that parking is in the front of the building. There also will be signs reminding parents that the drive in the front of the school is for stu­ dent drop-off only. Jitters Day for sixth graders will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the middle school on Thursday, Aug. 28. Gary Superintendent Rider said he is looking for­ ward to a smooth start of the school Ct year. Any parent who needs additional information can contact the individual schools or the administration office at 269-795-3313. Ir , < /) I J* IMF- Task force members of Middleville Local Future dis­ cussing the group’s mission are (from left) Sue Merrill, James Oliver, Brandon Mieras and David Perkins. In This Issue • “Annie” encore, ice cream social set for Sunday • Pierce-Arrows to tour area • Supervisory leadership opportunity dates set for fall • Caledonia firefighter succumbs to injuries • Fall Sports Previews I I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008 “Annie” encore, ice cream •J” social set for Sunday n •'j >1 ii k A A 4 * & ft A - IF ’8 i i ■Mr ■ «* ■Ml A /—■ • r - K 17 i ’**»*<■*•• I r:' V a .1 - JI .yJT r - -1 J IS -R & * Ta- »4 f r-. — •v, The Contempo Salon is open to everyone, not just those coming in to have their hair done. •Aft r*”- ■■■ tw-— • ■» ■ 4 p 'F 3 **.- i <* S'- 7’-VL= Vi-. Contempo Salon offers more than hair care ■ fit** >?■ - F-- 5U These are just a few of the more than 130 girls who took part in the Annie musical camp at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. They will be performing Sunday night, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. The performance is followed by an ice cream social. All this week, more than 130 girls ages 6 to 14 spent the mornings at the First Baptist Church learning songs from Annie. They gave a short recital on Friday, Aug. 22. There was so much inter­ est in this event that the First Baptist Church has sched­ uled a second concert for Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m., which will be followed by an ice cream social. Sunday’s program, set for 6 p.m., will showcase the 137 young women who attended to the Musical Theatre Camp at FBC. 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Contempo Salon in Caledonia offers more than just its fine hare-care: services, The salon includes a shopping area with gifts and accessories. The Boutique at Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. O c 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 M’37 Middlexille Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles V < 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 o co Add Property Value...Maples 06671448 •w <r o V* —= �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 3 BOARD, continued from page 1 \\ JrQ I I 1 I I I J % -■ *1' I ; board of trustees a recom­ •Il mendation to deny the request to rezone two parcels from agricultural to rural res­ idential and two parcels from Agricultural to R-2. The motion passed unanimously. Van Singel asked Zylstra how soon the motion could be on the board ’s agenda. •II Zylstra said it could not be on this week's agenda (Wednesday, Aug. 21) but could be on the agenda for the Sept. 3 meeting of the board. The commission took up a Foremost request from Insurance Co. to amend the Corporation Foremost Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park. A public hearing was required to amend the PUD ordi­ nance. According to township attorney James Brown with Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones PLC, the amendment sought by Foremost would revise boundaries within the PUD, resolve the status of a private road within the PUD (North Kraft Lake Drive), reduce the requirements for the width of screening and buffering areas around the perimeter of the office park, and reduce the front yard building setback. A major provision also affects the master deed for the Prairie Creek Office Park Condominium. The change would give the developer the right to add two parcels to the property and would allow the number of buildings in the park to be expanded to a maximum of 25 from the current 10. A staff memo from Zylstra noted that such an amendment was unusual when no new buildings are currently being planned. Peter Murray, facilities manager for Foremost, responding to a query from •II Warner about 68th Street, said that access to the prop­ erty would be from 68th Street. He observed that the condominium owners had approved the amendment giving Foremost the right to expand. He also noted that ;amending the master deed required approval by the township. 4 I y.* The easement for Kraft ■t Lake Road would be 120 feet wide for both entrance and top r$ exit. The condo owners 4a i would share the maintenance fee for the road. The town­ ship easements for water and CALEDONIA, MIDDLEVILLE - REDUCED! sewer are included in the 411 EMMONS 8005 N. ASTERWOOD. road easement. All the character you ’ d expect in OPEN HOUSE According to Paul Yared, a true arts and crafts home. SUN., 8/24, 9/14 & 9/28 Original, natural woodwork and attorney with Siebers 1PM-3PM Now only $239,900. 3400 sq. ft. hardwood floors throughout. 4 Mohney PLC, a major con­ All rooms very large. 4 BR, 3 BA. bedrooms, fireplace, great family cern for the company is 2.6 acres. Extra garage. Like neighborhood. $149,900. Call reducing buffering the new, must see. Call John, 616- Mary Kay, 616-292-4550. requirement around the 292-4548. perimeter of the property acres of field and woods. Close to M-6 and CALEDONIA - 1 Caledonia Schools, 8787 Patterson. Feel free to walk the land at from 150 feet to 50 feet. He your leisure. Reduced to $109,900. Call John, 616-292-4548. said that since Foremost was Free Market Evaluation on your Present Home new to Caledonia in 1988 Call John or Mary Kay McCleve today, 616-292-4548 when the PUD was created; § the presence of a wastewater § CD treatment plant — since decommissioned — may have given rise to some apprehension. The develop ­ SOUTH OFFICE ment Davenport of FREE MARKET ANALYSIS I University and M-6 also 8980 have changed the environ N. RODGERS DR., ment. He estimated that the CALEDONIA, Ml TOLL-FREE buffer currently occupies 72 I I -888-89 I -0 I 07 acres; reducing it to 50 feet MLS. memo from David Zylstra, township manager and plan­ ner. recommending approval of the rezoning request. Warner opened the discus­ sion, observing, "1 am con­ fused about why the school •II and athletic facilities issues are inconsequential." Van Singel said, "We had put together a contract with groups that was turned down. We are now working with groups individually, which will require site plans. We tried to find a plan that would work and went back to rezoning. We would then go to the parties to see what Li could be worked out." (Van Singel has consistently 1 maintained that the property must be rezoned before any­ thing else can happen. An earlier suggestion from the commission that Meadow Bloom LLC present a condi­ tional contract zoning pro­ posal was rejected by the •II applicant.) Commissioner Ric Parent said, "My concern is when do you start? I don't believe you will start now. There is a development approved two years ago that has only one house in it. My sole concern is the amount of approved, rezoned land that has not been developed." Van Singel reiterated his client’s position: Rezoning is needed before plans. M i ke Commissioner Kelly, concerned about traf­ fic on Kraft Avenue and through the village of Caledonia via Main Street, asked Zylstra, "Are there any recent traffic studies?" Zylstra said he did not know of any. Van Singel interjected, II Traffic is not a major con­ cern in a master plan. You can’t tell the traffic until you know the use." Warner returned to the discussion emphasizing, "I respect the rights of the owner and would support (this) under the right condi­ tions. I want to know what it would look like." Duane Gunnink, commis­ sioner, commented, "I can’t see why you are pursuing J 1 J. would free up 46 to 48 acres development. for The requirement in the township PUD ordinance is 25 feet. The current standard in the PUD ordinance is 25 feet from the road and the side setback standard for C-2, general commercial, is 50 feet. The Foremost PUD ordinance requires 150 feet from the road. Yared said that the company believes that the existing requirements in its ordinance are too strict and notes that the site­ review process can be used by the township to maintain buffers. Warner observed that he had no problem with decreasing the requirements on buildings facing M-6 but •II that he was concerned about residential areas. Gunnink noted that there are some res­ idences (four) on 68th Street. In his view, the problem is the Foremost property line to the east. He noted the intent of the 150-foot buffer was to protect the ability to have some residential property. VanLaar noted that under the current PUD ordinance, the minimum for a buffer is 25 feet and the maximum is 100 feet. Warner offered, 75 to 100 feet along residential areas; 50 feet along the bal­ ance of the property." Murray responded, "I’d prefer 75; we're giving you 25 on the rest." Zylstra asked for clarifica­ tion on where on the proper­ ty the distances would apply. Kelly commented, "It will be meandering around the property line." Responding to the com­ ment that apartments were commercial, Warner correct­ ed, "Apartments aren't com­ mercial. They are residen­ tial." Gunnink added, "Four res­ idences on 68th Street plus the apartments to be protect­ ed." Parent suggested that the issue could be revisited when Foremost develops the prop­ . erty. Morris moved to recommend that the township rezoning. You are being inconsistent." (Gunnink is a developer and has main­ tained the property could be developed profitably without rezoning.) Van Singel said, "At the time of the master plan (attempt to amend), we began negotiating with a contract. We groups took it off the table when the master plan amendment was turned down." He added that he did not know if the proposed •II. uses would work. He closed, remarking, "We are here only for a rezone to comply with the master plan." •H. Warner pointed out, "You are saying you are withdrawingL that position (the athletic •II fields, the school, the YMCA). I want to know the • A _ If circumstances. Leilani Commissioner VanLaar said, "There are lots of factors — the traffic and the extension of 100th Street." She indicated she would oppose the rezoning on that basis, Van Singel said that a request for rezoning does not generate traffic, VanLaar replied, "I have believed that the road has to the best be considered interests of the community before rezoning." Kelly returned to the dis­ cussion, saying, "The origi­ nal drawing, showing how much could be packed in, was the worst-case scenario, a scare tactic." (The drawing he referred to showed 441 units assuming R-2 with sewer and water.) Walter Commissioner Bujak, who also is a trustee and the township board liaison to the commission, said, II My vote is based on the impact on the citizens on Kraft Avenue and the village of Caledonia and farmland preservation. I regard farm ing as a viable option. Planning Commissioner Tim Morris noted, "I under­ stand the property can be redeveloped without rezon­ ing.” Parent moved that the commission send to the board approve the amend­ ment request with the buffers set at 50 feet on the west and north property lines and 75 feet on the east and south property lines. The motion passed unanimously. The final item on the agenda, added at the begin­ ning of the meeting, was a request by VanLaar for dis­ cussion of the special-use permit (SUP) process and an appeal process for SUPs. Currently, when the commis­ sion turns down an SUP, the avenue of appeal is to the courts in a civil procedure. She feels there ought to be a process at the township level and that the absence of a process is a deficiency in the SUP ordinance. Among the concerns she listed in how the commission evaluates requests for an SUP are the weight given to input from petitions and let­ ters. The 15-day notice requirement — which speci­ fies that all parties within a circle 300 feet in diameter must be notified — accord­ ing to her means that in rural areas, the property could be a mile from the applicant and can be on a different street. (The party also could be in a different municipality or county.) VanLaar also said she feels that if the applicant is in violation of some ordinance, it is a matter for the zoning administrator, not for the commission to consider. (For example, if an applicant has materials from a business operated by the applicant but stored in his home or an accessory building in a resi­ dential area, the commission should not consider this vio- lation in evaluating the request.) Finally VanLaar asked. "Does the applicant have the right to know or does the writer have the right to be anonymous?" She said she felt that in a recent application before the commission — one that the the commission denied issue was personal. She ended, "What are the applicant's rights to appeal? We don't have a process." Zylstra observed that the 300-foot requirement is in the state law. Warner said, "I based my decision on the size of the building. It was an excessively large accessory build­ ing." (In the particular situa­ tion, an accessory building of 840 feet was already pres­ ent. The zoning allows accessory buildings up to a total of 2,400 square feet. The sum of the proposed building and the existing building would have been 3,240 square feet. As one commissioner noted at the time, the sum of the accesso­ ry buildings, if approved, would have "dwarfed the 1,930 square feet of the house.") Zylstra noted that the par­ ticular case was not suitable for appeal to the zoning board of appeals and that the existing remedy was the civil court. He added that the applicant could re-apply but must wait a year. No action was taken by the commission. During the commissioner comment period. Bujak See BOARD, page 6 Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com >• 616-891-2020 mb* CM l| » I I I <■ I I I I I I 1 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 06676548 T I X .u I j^i Zi' -■ J ||ffe ■ i e- F? 20% OFF Any Service When Booked with HAILEY, JESSICA, GWEN or TABETHA. Expires 8/29/08. : - ? -- 891-22221 I MUM f T ■ Smith-Diamond a 1 JJ inspire 6450 100TH ST., SUITE 30, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 616-891-6177 ? X CL- * is _________ I r F �•Il Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY i ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord (Dutton United (Reformecf Cfturcft 708 W. Main Street 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM _ mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion P.M. Evening Prayer middleviliecrc.org Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor 111 Church Street Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Evening Praise..................................................................... 6:00p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 2 miles east of M-37 Sunday Evening Service.....................................................6:00p.m. Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................................... 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Word of Life Clubs............................................................... 6:45p.m. I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web sire: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Worship ................................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: III p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, rltl Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. 9:00, 9:30 & 11: Cl 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org ............. 9:45 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary and Sunday School day ofyour week Nursery available during services 1X* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org I Pastor Robert Gerke Hfi SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Al’fHFNTIC CHURCH FOR. TH! MODERN WORLD Join us Sundays at 10 am 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, Ilynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Sunday Worship: & 9 45am Bible Studies the best J jneuulife Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Servic Make Service Times: 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 ft 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD 1 [Sunday Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study......... ••• 1 (269) 664-4345 Middleville Wesleyan Church . 9:30 a.m. I ft ORANGEVILLE Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Instruments welcome. X Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 ft Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Sunday Service Sunday Morning Worship Service......................11:00 a.m. ■ St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday School ....................................................................... 9:45a.m. •I* ft Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Douglas G. Beason, Visitation All walks, One faith 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School.................................................................. 10:50a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia ft Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sifattfaad /Aidkw aCw*1 "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" FIRST BAPTIST ..................................................10:35 a.m. 616-698-8104 (JfainlA Morning Worship Service ... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. \s Truth Thy Morning Worship............................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 mw.newiifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. in***' gifrS Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... ..4:00 pm ..9:30 am li at iaef CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street J WAYFARER COMMUNITY 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Allen Strouse Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Rev. Royle Bailard www.lakesidecommunity.org Phone: (616) 868-6437 Leighton Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 10:00 a.m. Worship, with Junior church during worship. 9266 Parmelee Road Sunday Morning Worship........................... 9:30 a.m. Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.or CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) a >nrevtir^.'<i ancient Gib to a mcxLm Church phone (269) 795-8816 Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. church ~~ Love. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God SUNDAY CELEBRATION Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 (616) 891-8119 Assembly of God Loving God, Loving People Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Grow. Reach. [ Repeat ] www.cornerchurch.org « & K >■1 4935 Whitneyville Ave. MtiiJ Whitneyville Bible church Mk! 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord •» Living Hope ^’^cornerstone •• Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org A Place For YOU! -/CO Nursery available taohoul. Everyone is welcome. » Peace Church rid Connection lime 10.00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am r mijga Whitneyville Fellowship Church ♦ Jt Hr . ' Located between 52'd and 48th St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School for All Ages........................ 11:00 a.m. August 23 - Arts.# Crafts Show Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: w vv, wayfa rerec .org Phone: (269) 948-2261 A Place of Refuge • I •Hi am in Sunday Worship is at 10:00 Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastors ..................................... 9:30 a.m. CHURCH isstsnu A ■tasi£< Finding the Way Together! Community Church 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Phone 891-9259 J JflfletljoiiiSt ©jure!) A Place for Family & Friends Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor ©lb Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday School ................................................ Sunday Morning Worship.................................. Sunday Evening Service .................................. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)........ Wed. Awana & Youth Group.............................. Wed. Midweek Prayer ...................................... www.peacechurch.ee A .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .5:45 p.m. .6:30 p.m. .6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church "The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Kftl Corner of Dufiy and Yankee Springs Rd. Pg1 A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship........................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................. 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. . 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 8, (2^ fl I % I I * * S It �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 5 Arrows to tour area this weekend Pierce by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An annual meet of the Pierce-Arrow Society, called Gather at the Gilmore, will draw members and autos from across the country to the Gilmore Car Museum, home of The Pierce-Arrow Museum. But area residents driving by the Bay Pointe Inn at Gun Lake may get a look into the past, as well. Some members of the society are staying at the Bay Pointe Inn and tour­ ing the area before the meet Sunday, Aug. 24. “We will be touring the area on Friday and Saturday. We are going to Holland and Grand Haven before gather­ ing at the Gilmore on A I X ! i drive,” said Stevens of the vehicles built in Buffalo, N.Y., between 1901 and 1938. Another reason to visit Bay Pointe is the concert by Don Neal and the Neal Collection on Saturday, Aug. 23. The concert is from 6 to 10 p.m. There is no cover charge, and no reservations are needed. Mike Powers invites peo­ ple to come by the restaurant and enjoy the “Party by the Lake” menu. This menu includes items grilled at the pavilion. For more information about the concert and other events at Bay Pointe call 888-Gun Lake. Sunday,” said Diane Stevens, a member of the society. She encourages anyone wanting to see the cars up close to attend the show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. General museum admission will be charged. The Gilmore Car Museum is at 6865 Hickory Road, west of Hickory Corners. Call 269-671-5089 for more information about Gather at the Gilmore. While area residents may think they have gone back in history when they see these historic vehicles, many may not be on view at Bay Pointe. “The best part of the weekend is the touring because these cars are fun to - p- * "Tf i •A 1 - I * This picture of Pierce-Arrow automobiles is from the Pierce-Arrow Society Web site. Classic automobiles similar to these will be seen on the roads of the Gun Lake and Hickory Corners areas this weekend. Supervisory leadership opportunity dates set for fall by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Registration is open for a I SERVING OUR COUNTRY i. special leadership superviso­ ry course which will be held at Hastings City Bank over several months as part of part of the Leadership Development series. Each class is a four-hour session that will run from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays begin- Zachary Schondelmayer Army Pvt. Zachary M. Schondelmayer has graduat­ ed from basic combat train­ ing at Fort Sill, in Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of Schondelmayer training, studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history core values and traditions. military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Diane Ledesma of Catasauqua, Pa., Mike and Sue and Schondelmayer of Allendale., His grandparents, Ken and Schondelmayer, Sharon reside in Middleville. The private is a 2003 grad­ uate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. 'lire £ j ' Im; coiimiiKi1 HMM* I MM ten — I S *1 ■ ■ Thompson-Champion Rhonda and Thompson of Sunfield and Bob and Pat Champion of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Rebecca Jayne James and Thompson Matthew Champion. Becky is a 2005 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 2008 graduate of LCC. Becky is a Firefighter/EMT. James is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. James is a millwright for W. Soule and Company. James and Becky will be married in October and will reside in Middleville. Mich. Dave h 0 Aa gfr ■ ■? Dd Ee r - it 9 Mil J TMORNAPPle F KfllOGG ,, i preschool ■ M U — I- J ning Sept. 10. A Supervisory Leadership Certificate will be issued by Kellogg Community College upon completion of series. Cost is $750 for non-alumni and $700 for Leadership Barry County Alumni. The deadline for registering is Sept. 5. Session 1: “50 Dos for Leadership” Everyday Wednesday, Sept. 10. The “50 Dos” will help partici­ pants transform supervisory behavior and therefore the behavior or others in the work environment. This ses­ sion includes techniques to convert destructive supervi­ sory relationships into trans­ formative partnerships that achieve success, diagnose and correct situational and chronic supervisory prob­ lems, and help leaders choose to do the right thing consistently and influence others to do the same. ?• Achieving Session desired results will be Wednesday, Sept. 24. This session’s focus will be on ensuring that people have a personal and organi­ zational motivation to per­ form and ensure consistent performance at expected standards. It will include suggestions to implement strong delega­ tion and accountability so that workers and supervisors establish a shared vision of success that will achieve results. Session 3: Mutual Understanding Wednesday, Oct. 8, will let participants k u Rebolts® from mlA P&B Textiles - A J ...Bright, Cute Prints -w rF- Thomapple Kellogg Preschool currently E has openings for the following programs: rrr g 3 and 4 year olds - tuition based program 4 year old - state funded Readiness program (free tuition - call for qualifications) • J I i > £ ■?- - • T | s & I T 'r -rr liW -X ',4 ✓ ^9 269-795-3397 T for enrollment information or to request a Readiness application. 05 ^4 3 Gehl touched many lives times a lot of trouble. Many I am the proud mother of of his teachers had a great Tom Gehl. He was bom April influence on his life. Tom grew up in this com­ 22, 1967, and went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Aug. munity, and he had many special friends and their fam­ 13, 2008. I want to thank the commu- ilies here - too numerous to njty of Caledonia, Holy mention. He was a very proud Family Catholic Church, the Caledonia Fire Department father. He taught Kaylee to and FCC Construction hunt, and she shot a bigger Company. Tom would have buck than he did. He took loved the beautiful celebra­ Mary mushroom hunting, and she would find the larger tion of his life. Tom loved life. I will miss mushrooms. Tom also want­ his blue eyes, his wonderful ed a son and that is Tommy. smile and his silly grin. I will They are all very special chil­ miss him saying “Hi, Mom" dren and Tom loved them and when I left he would say, very much. Tom touched so “Now you behave yourself." many lives in his 41 years Tom loved bright lights and here on Earth. I would like to take credit for all of his best loud noises. As a child, Tom attended qualities, okay I will. Tom and I miss you, you Holy Family Catholic Church and Caledonia Community will always be in my heart. Teri DeLeeuw, Schools, he got in a little Caledonia trouble at school, okay some- To the editor: 5^. — . from Blank, Kona Bay, i Benartex, etc. y, McCall’s, Simplicity, Is t' and Often Sefieot Cane 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 I 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur­ *- turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. 4 0 < 7 / Kwik Sew Patterns 218 E. State St., Hastings • IjIC' Saint fJau£ Iptetcftoat' - Zoo-phonics Christ-centeredI curriculum from Concordia Publishing L * Inside gymnasium * Outside playground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program * 3 Hour Class Please call Julie Rop * Preschool Director 616-891-8688 QUESTIONS: ASK US... - * r Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues 33% Off Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2008 Contact Shar at Community Ed I From Our Readers New Print Cottons *6 N n create an atmosphere where people communicate with clarity and actively seek to understand others' perspec­ tives. The goal is to keep all parties “on the same page. Session 4: Stockholder Mapping and Smart Goals on Wednesday, Oct. 22, will help participants understand the stakeholder’s needs and their connectedness to the needs of the business or organization. This allows all to create a mutually under­ stood picture of success. Session 5: The Art of Commitment on Wednesday, November 5 helps participants learn techniques so that people remain committed to decisions and work through challenges that may occur. This session shows how to encourage active participa­ tion and enthusiasm by others. The final session. on be will meetings. 19. Nov. Wednesday, “Meeting 1, 2, 3” will show participants how to conduct meetings that are focused and of high value. The goal is to achieve mutual understanding, synergy and commitment with short-term results and long­ term success. “We still have room for a few other people in this course. We think it is an exciting next step in the leadprocess,” said ership Leadership Barry County Director Jennifer Richards. For more information and a registration form, contact Richards at 269-945-0526. 945-9673 7 § “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from < I I i •1 I I( li f I * I �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. August 23. 2008 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Smart ways to respond to a down market If you’re an investor, you may have been disappointed with how the markets have reacted this summer to the news of high oil prices and other short-term events. Nonetheless, your long-term financial goals don't have to be jeopardized by these loss­ es — if you know how to respond to them. Here are a few moves to consider: • Stick to your investment strategy. It's almost always a bad idea to make long-term investment decisions in response to short-term mar­ ket fluctuations. If you have built a diversified portfolio of quality . investments, you’re better off “staying the course" during a market decline. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) If these investments were suitable for you before the market drop, they should still be appropriate when the mar­ ket turns around. • Don't try to “time" the market. It would be great if you could know when the » market has reached its low’ or high point, or which days would be “losers'* and which ones “winners." If you had that foresight, you could always jump into and out of the market at the right times. Unfortunately, no one can make those predictions with any accuracy. And those people who do try to “time” the market in this manner end up jumping at the wrong times and missing both short- and long-term market rallies. By staying invested B through market ups and downs, you can help make progress toward your long­ term goals. • Look for buying opportu­ nities. By definition, a mar­ ket decline means that stock prices are cheaper — which means you may find some good buying opportunities. Of course, you'll want to know if a stock’s price is down because of the effects of the broad-based market decline or because of other factors specific to the com­ pany. such as poor manage­ ment. non-competitive prod­ ucts or a decline in the indus- p KIM'S KONS16NMENT CALEDONIA Now accepting A great * 1 HOMECOMING selection GOWNS of fall clothing! on consignment. try to which it belongs. While making these moves can help you get past the market decline, it doesn't mean that a severe price drop can't affect you. If you need money to pay an unexpected expense, such as a major car repair, a new appliance or a big medical bill, you'll likely take a hit if you have to sell stocks when the market has fallen substantially. But you can avoid this problem by putting six to 12 months' worth of living expenses in an emergency fund, preferably a “cash” or “cash equivalent" account. In fact, such a fund can always help you avoid dipping into your investments, whether the market is down or up. Nobody likes to see big declines in the stock market. But if you’re a long-term investor who has built an emergency fund and rebal­ anced your portfolio accord­ ing to your risk tolerance, you'll be in a much better position to withstand these market drops - and you'll be well prepared for an eventual recovery. BOARD, continued from page 3 observed that future topics for the commission to con­ sider were the already approved development proj­ ects. He said he had heard complaints from residents that approved plans were not followed. In the Copper Heights subdivision, a walk­ ing trail has become a motor­ ized ATV trail. Can the township enforce the agree- ment, he asked. Bujak said he feels there is a need for a process to see that issues are solved. Zy Istra responded that before an occupancy permit is issued, there is an inspec­ tion for compliance. After the permit is issued, improp­ er use of the trail becomes an enforcement issue. If the trail was not a part of the site plan but was a throw-in by the developer, the township may not be able to regulate it. Warner added that what was agreed to is a contract. Improper use of the trail is an issue for the police. Gunnink commented that some things are offered but not mandated. He said that one can't be inflexible. Caledonia firefighter succumbs to injuries Thomas Gehl, 41, a mem­ ber of the Caledonia Fire Department, died Wednesday from injuries he suffered July 28 while working in Douglas. I 7kd ■- f n Fellow Caledonia fire­ fighters put together a shrine on the back of a firetruck, in memory of their comrade, Tom Gehl. F * Z Fall Fest planned for Sept. 6 at Whitneyville Bible Church I r of Members the Whitneyville Bible Church at 8655 Whitneyville Ave. will Hundreds of new Must be in perfect condition! pieces arriving each day! kick off their series of sea­ sonal events with Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6. I ____ ____ I The fun begins al 4 p.m. i Any $25 ii Any'$50 ■ An7$100 : with games. A pig roast din­ DUTTON - Kenneth Holcomb Porritt, age 89, of ner will begin at 5:30 p.m. i Dutton went to be with his followed by a bonfire and ----------------- ----------------------- ---------- --------------- ' I. OkrSCMKlMK »• 9 I6« Of CCXFONPfPRJDCXAS J 9/16108 OKCOFOhMMCHAS •• Lord on Wednesday, August special music. I Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30. S 9:30 - 3:30 Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30, F 9:30 - 5:30, S 9:30 - 3:30 20, 2008. For more information, s 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia He is survived by his wife contact Linda Overbeek at h, 616-891-2418 j of 62 years, Mildred; chil ­ 269-795-3439. dren, Tom (Ingrid), Ron (Julie), Don (Sharon); grand­ children, Matt (Melissa), Thiere’s a Rob, Jason (Hannah), Brian (Jill), Austin, Kelsey, better wav to buy irooke; great-granddaugh­ insurance. ter, Noel; sisters, Kathryn (Walt) Metzgar, Barbara You can buy your Gillin; brother, Jim (Anne) insurance Porritt; and many nieces and from a stranger at a nephews. Kenneth served his coun­ try during WWII. NUMBER He was a pilot for over 70 years and was a long-time Doug Talsma and Bob Nicolai o member of the Caledonia I American Legion Post #305, 497 Arlington St. (M-37) ...a neighbor, someone you know, Rockford OES, EAA, NRA, someone you can trust and respect. Middleville, MI 49333 and Grand Valley Cap n Ballers. Call today and talk to a real person 1269) 795-3302 or Funeral who cares about your family ’s protection services for Toll Free (800) 706-3302 and security. Kenneth will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. with Life Home Car Business Pastor Norm Kohns officiat­ ing. Pro6&/m 06676594 Interment in Bowne I $5.00 : $10. OO T $20. OO I OFF OFF .11 Kenneth Holcomb Porritt $5 I Purchase • Purchase ■ Purchase ■ 1-800 ^yfuto-Owners Insurance X Center Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the MatthysseFuneral Kuiper-DeGraaf Home (Caledonia, 616 E. Main St. Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rihi suggests The family memorial contributions be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. i cu i ^Haircut. w Me We would like to thank all the family and friends who helped us through this difficult time with the meals you brought over, the cards, flowers, love and support in our time of loss words can not express how grateful we are to you. We can not imagine how we could have gotten through this without all of your support. A thank you goes out to all the girls who put on the luncheon. You girls did a great job! Also, to everyone who brought a dish. A special thank you to Rob and Sue Dykstra of Creekside Growers for all the support and the beautiful flowers you did for Andy. A very, very special thank A, you goes out to Dave and Barb Dykstra, who, in our time * loss, had dropped everything to be by our side, hold us and walk us through everything. Dave and Barb are very special people. The Beeler funeral Home for doing a great job. We would like to ithank the lady who stoped and stayed with Andy until helped arrived. You will always have a special place in our hearts. If Love, Bob and Rosemary Brown and Family �The Sun and News. MiddteviHe. August 23. 2008/ Page 7 ,k Road work winding down >& VV & R».- 1 il"* I I I The Streetscape includes furniture like this bench that will come in handy while watching the Heritage Day parade on Saturday. Sept. 6. 11 4* x. ay - La -^E .... -■ A EK Soon work in downtown Middleville will change to Railroad Street X ■ 1 I 4>l .H* * ■ l -- flu:. J M ••MV i 4->M '* I •< • 4 -rvn . a I 4 •*. 1 I . * I <V L'l •I IT- Here concrete work on driveways and sidewalks before completed is paving of West Main Street. to School Elementary I Church Street. The Bender Road intersec ■ ----------------------------- tion is finished with just by Patricia Johns some repaving work on Main Staff Writer--- Street yet to be completed. Drivers in the Middleville This road work should be area have been besieged by completed before the start ot B detours. Road construction in school on Sept. 2. c But detours are not entire­ Stop in to meet Hailey and underway on Main Street, schedule your next appointment!! both downtown and going ly of the map for local drivwest toward the intersection ers. Following the comple­ tion of the streetscape proj­ with Bender Road. To make matters worse, ect. Railroad Street will be for the past several weeks, closed for about 10 days to work on M-37 highway from complete underground utility Adams Road to Finkbeiner work and repaving. Road has left motorists fum­ ing with delays as a left-turn . lane has been installed the entire length, followed by !| repair and paving. | But the M-37 work should be done by the projected j deadline of Aug. 23. This | 4525 N. M-37 HWY. 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Now, Hoffman — who was critically injured when a rocket-propelled renade struck him, severin severing his spinal cord just below his neck while serving in Iraq — is depending on his family and friends to help him adjust to a new lifestyle. Leading the way is his fiancee. Heather Lovell, who has remained at Hoffman’s side during his ordeal. She was at his side Aug. 19 when more than 4(X) family and friends showed up for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new home they will share near Middleville. The home is being built by Homes for our Troops, a Massachusetts­ based non-partisan organiza­ tion that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans all over the United States. The home being built for Hoffman is the organization's first effort in Michigan. “We are here today for Josh," said Chet Teater. commander of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305, who helped organize the event. “He gave service to his country and today we have an opportunity to do this small thing to show our appreciation." Hoffman was injured in January 2007. The former 210-pound Marine, who was serving his third tour of duty in Iraq, today weighs only 135 pounds, can barely speak, and except for slight movement of his left hand, is Heather Lovell, fiancee of Josh Hoffman, told the crowd that she was “overwhelmed" by the show of sup­ port she and Josh received from the community. She thanked those who came and noted that she was speaking not only for herself, but for Hoffman as well. 02696357 paralyzed from the neck down. And yet. Hoffman says he is lucky to be alive. Others, including the large crowd who came to help with the groundbreaking, consider themselves lucky to be able to recognize the heroic efforts of the Wayland High School graduate. Chuck Cemey. who repre­ sented the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, was not able to be on hand for the presentation because Cemey was hospi­ talized himself the day before. But Cemey said. "As veterans, we feel that Josh is a brother in arms. He was there for his country, and now we will be there for him." “I don't have to tell you that Josh has paid a very high price serving his country and will for a long time," said Teater. "I feel that taking a little time out for him is the least we can do in return." As part of the ground­ breaking ceremony, a letter was read from Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who praised Hoffman for his duty to his country and recognized the community for its support for him and Lovell as they prepare for their lives togeth­ er. As Hoffman and Lovell approached the site of where their new home will be built, they passed a series of American flags and the huge throng of supporters who stood and applauded to show their respect. Dignitaries who were on hand for the ceremony included Rep. Brian Calley, R. 87th District. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, Barry County Clerk Deb Smith, Hastings Mayor Bob May. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris and Barry County Commissioner Howard “Hoot" Gibson. “It is an honor to be here," said Sheriff Leaf. "This is a great turnout and it shows how quickly this community stePs UP w^en one of our own needs help." Cal ley praised the heroic efforts of Hoffman and of American troops serving. He noted that everyone present likely had a family member. tf1 M'1 & >C,.I fti :o>! to -' $ K & I I Josh Hoffman is helped from this specially equipped van by his fiancee, Heather Lovell. Hoffman and Lovell will live in the home, which is being built through the efforts of Homes for our Troops and many local volunteers who were on hand Aug. 19 to break ground on the new home and show support for Josh and Heather. 5' •I"*’ S' , W Bi I L ritahbfe .MHlliii •Il Mitra aioteitn rtaikii A Marine Honor Guard helped dedicate the groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 19 as friends and supporters of Josh Hoffman paid tribute to the U.S. Marine who was crit­ ically injured January 2007, while serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. iiftiw II.VI u Family Dentistry of Caledonia Start the school year off with a great smile and free of oral-health problems. School will be back in session soon. Schedule your child's entrance exam for pre-schoollkindergarten. Parents and college bound students call now to reserve a dental appointment We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891 0004 Dr. Gary . Scott, D.D.Sr. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan A crowd of more than 400 people were on hand to cheer as Josh Hoffman and Heather Lovell arrived at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new home they will share off of State Road, between Hastings and Middleville, friend or loved one currently serving. "I am here to show my support, along with all these other people," said Mayor May. “We just want Josh and Heather to know that we care and we want to be there for them in the days ahead." "I am proud of the people who are here today," Gibson said, "and 1 am honored to be one of the many, many peo­ ple who are here in support of Josh." lb CaAinq (bonli&buj faA. ^hildAon & MuLIa CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 < Welcoming New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ •Il Page 9 Race will benefit Middleville woman ^EHL' continued from page Saturday, Sept. 13, run­ ners and walkers looking for challenging 5K trail and an opportunity to help others, need look no further than the Teal Trail 5K sponsored by Brightside Community Church in Caledonia. The event will benefit local can­ cer patients, including Laurie Penninga of Middleville. Penninga, a wife, mother of three children and an active member of her local church, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2006. After enduring radiation and two aggressive rounds of chemotherapy treatments, she was told that the she still had cancer. She was given the oppor­ tunity to participate in a series of experimental, natu- ’ll A ral-based treatments, which have proven effective for others. Although she is reporting positive physical •Il effects from the first round of treatments, they are exper­ imental and not covered by Penninga’s insurance. The financial costs to her family have been astronomical. The Brightside Cancer Fund was established this year when a group of women at the church decided to use their talents to help families battling cancer. They decid­ ed to develop a cancer fund where people could donate tax-free dollars to help can­ cer patients and their fami­ lies. They have put together the Teal Trail 5K to benefit •II Penninga — teal to symbol- Laurie Penninga ize cervical cancer and trail because it will be a unique, rugged, off-road run. Organizers warn, “This is not your grandma’s 5K road race." The trail, the majority of which is located on Brightside property and uti­ lizes part of its current prayer trail, is very' rugged. There will be hills, grass, w •IMichip trails, fields, gravel and probably a few wet areas. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Sept. 6. Registration begins at 7 a.m. the day of the event. Donations can be made to the Brightside Cancer Fund at any Fifth/Third Bank location. Participants who get pledges (not required to participate) will be registered to win a hot air balloon ride. For more information, or to register online, log on to www.tealtrail5k.com. Back-to-school safety tips help children, parents and drivers With the start of each new school year, students are once again rushing to be on time, parents are getting them on their way, and driv­ ers are going about their business. Experts say that all of them could heed some advice on safety. This is a critical time of the year,” noted Ray 44 Palermo, director of public information for Teachers' Insurance Plan. “Drivers need to reacclimate them­ selves to having children on and near the road, particular­ •I» ly at rush hour. And, both children and their parents need to get back into their good traffic safety habits.” Palermo offered several Middleville hosting Labor Day bridge walks The Village of Middleville will host a Labor Day com­ munity walk Monday, Sept. 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Participants can celebrate the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk by walking over up to eight bridges in the commu­ nity. Most of the walk is on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, which is paved and handicapped accessible from Main Street to McCann Road. The event starts and ends at Stagecoach Park in IF Distances Middleville. include 5 K, 1 OK or 1 IK. Sts. Matthias and Andrew Church, at the McCann end Henry Paul the of Thomapple Trail, will have its rest rooms open to serve the needs of walkers. Information will be avail­ able about joining the organ­ ized “volksmarch" group. For more information about the Labor Day commucall walk, the nity Middleville Village Hall at 269-795-3385. 02696465 T \ r i*7 1 VI ML r IF Jr J I T • (’ F it st Rehab *’*e********Bm*******l5^1: I \ tf r? n ADV PHYSICAL THERAPY ‘ J YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB I1 AJ • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com • Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE I f i r r I I 1 ■ Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT tips the Safety from Information Center. Tips for walking or biking to school • Walk with a friend. • Pay attention to all traf­ fic signals and crossing guards. Never cross the street against a stoplight. • Cross only at crosswalks, and never run into the street from between parked cars. • Look left, right, and back over your shoulder for traffic before crossing a street, and continue to check each direc­ tion. • Make sure drivers see you by making eye contact with them. • If riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard to school, always wear a helmet and ride in the same direction as traffic. Walk the bike if crossing a street. Tips for school bus riders • Do not play in the street while waiting for a bus. • Line up facing the bus, not alongside it. • After getting off the bus, move out of traffic. • Wait for the bus driver to signal to cross the street. Walk away from the front of the bus so the driver can see you. Tips for parents and drivers • Everyone should wear a seat belt, and children should be in age- and size-appropri­ ate car seats. • Stay focused on driving and don’t be distracted by kids in the car or with other activities. • Slow down in school zones. Driving just five miles per hour over the speed limit increases both the risk of hitting a child and the severity of any injuries. • Children crossing the street may not be paying attention, so remain stopped until the children have crossed all lanes of traffic. • Never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk, since they may be waiting for someone to cross. • Do not pass a school bus when its red lights are flash­ ing, even if it is on the other in on www.mlive.com in a guest book attached to Gehl's obituary and is reprinted with minimal edit­ ing: “tom was my dads best Following his injury', Gehl was transported to Spectrum- friend we went there every in Butterworth Grand fourth of july and always had Rapids, where he was placed fun tom was always the fun in a medically induced coma loud, outgoing one who to reduce the stress of a made everyone laugh he was the closets thing i had to an severe head injury , Funeral services were uncle, my family called them Monday at 11 a.m. at Holy uncle tom and aunt kimmie.. Family Catholic Church, the thing that keeps popping interment will be at Lakeside up in my head is i dont get to ride in the fire truck any­ Cemetery. Gehl was a second-genera­ more... i miss you uncle tom tion member of the and may u rest in peace and look over all of your family Caledonia Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, and friends and keep them safe for harm i love you." Kim, and three children. taylor naperola, kentwood The following was posted •II Gehl, of Caledonia, was critically injured after a beam fell on him while working for FCC Construction Inc., a local firm » ... for your Hog Purchase Caledonia Farmers Elevator & Dog & Pony * Communications side of the street. • Use extra care in areas where children may enter the road from between parked 4? vehicles or other obstacles vb that block drivers’ view of A the road. And watch out for (S bicycles. 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A A O 11 V- \ -T NO Recital Fees! �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008 The Circus comes to to wn IF .i* t » fl'. Z' <* At $h MAKE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE A PRIORITY. For everything I nlike other chores that i k pile up in the driveway, The finale of the circus included a parade with flags. (Photos from Sean Garner) from 3 clutter the garage or run wild in the front yard, your I financial situation is a little less obvious. That’s why business it’s so important to take advantage of our compli­ UfMi fl mentary financial review . Or at least once a year. pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS Middleville, Ml 49333 ^795-7719 The circus came to » Caledonia on August 20. Here acrobats are in the center of the ring. 1 The circus brought exot­ ic animals from Oklahoma to Michigan. lipu cards and strategies available to help put your finances in line with both your short- and brochures long-term goals. 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Every year the dance studio has added more members to its teaching staff and has upgraded facilities by such things as quality soundI systems, observation monitors, and a professional "floating" dance floor. Again this September, the dance center will start the season with more instructors, dancers, and classes than ever before. ■ during class. Over 3,1 •!• At CDC you immediately sense a hi I square feet of classroom vserrrrth not always found -and I space covers the second ____ dancer. I appreciate in dance studos. As a I story of an historic city ine love of dance that the staff block with 16 six-foot me genuine When I come for windows, all of which and my lclassmates share. Wtat fm walkkg into a place a class. I knew promote the dance and te pushed -to vjhere I will team center's New York p^rsond best- Not only will y«J find City ambiance. do rry errvirorment of The largest of CDO a welcoming place tut ^ncredWv orwized and ahways The staff e increcfcty crgam __ Caledonia Dance h^t of all ^en three Center's rre wiling to answer - it's fm hkfrenergy. and spacious classrooms GDC. I have the b + -hme beaubfU art fam of dance e^y is the size f most a chance to enjoy Vqjtwska. MidJevflle ... theater I large -Ournl facilities. This allows for a quick and easy 1 transition from the dance studio to full stage Facilities Offer Extra Benefits for Dancers performances. Also, dancers are able to fully Hi One of the most important features of a rehearse dances without running into walls. tit dance studio is the type of flooring used. The Caledonia Dance Center uses a floating floor, Marley As members of Caledonia Dance Center which has over • at for the past 8 years, we have * 4 2,000 compression I 1 continuously been impressed with the foam blocks under oorrp&rerrt. caring and professional the surface that staff. The Director has set the right I absorb the impact tone for this studio. It has an _ open. of dancing and non-competitive, conservative, vet I• II * help keep the highly professional atmosphere. We have enj^^ed the kindness and enthusiasm and teachers of the instructors, s+uden-ts, and parents involved i students energized. in this studio. We look forward +o being a part of this program for lit The floors of tw maqy moneyears. — The I L-ez-x Hollingers, I 1. JIT. . Caledonia other classrooms are wall-to-wall Large Variety of Dance Classes professional The dance school's program offers hardwood. A professional hardwood floor III is everything from hip-hop to tap dance t I a one-of-a-kind dance surface due to the Classical ballet and much more. Classes are huge expense involved I. in building a wooden available to students as young as 2 1/2 and •II dance floor. Like a floating floor, the dance all levels of experience. With beginner center's hardwood floors are designed to classes for all ages, Studio Director Rodriguez says that it's never too late to start give way as downward pressure is exerted, thus reducing fatigue and helping prevent dancing. Each year, Caledonia Dance Center's injury. students perform at Grand Rapids Festival Unlike most other dance studios that of the Arts, regional dance competitions, mount their mirrors 8-12 inches or more off Caledonia's Western Week, July 4th parades the floor, the school’s studios all have six•II and events, nursing homes, churches, and seven-foot tall mirrors beginning at Whitecaps Baseball games, Rampage Arena floor level. This allows students to observe •II Football games, and more. All dancers all movements more easily. I performed in at least one of three annual The Caledonia Dance Center's unique recitals. The dance studio’s dancers share location makes for a "Broadway feel" I their talents throughout the community. « radio and suggestive dance moves and costumes on television. Great dancing does not have to be made up of these things." The school’s instructors share Rodriguez's view and provide professional training in a fun and caring atmosphere. A Monday and Thursday daytime program is available for dancers ages 2* to 5 who are interested in classes in which Christian music and Bible songs are used. •!• Plans for 2008 This year, with the additional class days and times, improved dance space, and more teachers, the studio is offering more of its most popular classes such as hip-hop, evening adult classes, and their renowned til programs. preschool I Due to the expansion of A the We’ve chosen Caledonia Dance I studio's schedule and staff, dance center is Center for many reasons. The I the I accepting registrations staff is very friendly and I through the end of summer professional and the Quality I as long as space is of -teaching is excellent, I available. In-studio hours girls are challenged and have Mondays and a great -time doing what -they I are I Thursdays from 10:30am love. I also love -the good I to 5:00pm and Tuesdays taste in costumes and I and Wednesdays from choreography. An excellent place -to dance! I 11:00am to 6:00pm. All •II -Sheila Workman. Middleville J are welcome to stop in for studio tours, personal questions, consultations, shoe fittings, and registration. III Homeschooling Program For the fourth consecutive season, Class sizes are limited and openings are Caledonia Dance Center is offering a filling fast. Register early for best selection ill daytime program for homeschool students. of classes. Call 616-891-1606 for more information. Rodriguez says, "We are really working to meet the needs of all We love the caring and families in the community. friendly environment at Families are so busy nowadays, Caledonia Dance Center. so we’ve added these classes to The teachers are not accommodate their demanding role models in only great schedules." ■■ I r I ■ / * dance but also in life. The good music and What Sets Caledonia Dance make oor dance experience Center Apart? modest costumes Rodriguez emphasizes the evw beHer. We love dancing Ualee Brennan, Caledonia importance of careful costume and •II -Micalah ___ __ music selection at the dance center. "In this day and age, young people are exposed to explicit lyrics in songs on the I I A11Br<*6 l\IOW FOR FALL CLASSES REGISTER CELEBRATING OUR 25TH YEAR! NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR AGES 2 1/2 THROUGH ADULT FOR ALL LEVELS Professional Training by Worthy Role Models in a Fun and Caring Atmosphere! • Ballet • Hip Hop • Tap • Preschool Classes • Jazz • Adult Classes • Lyrical • New! Social Dancing • Pointe • and MORE! . 4 Brand LNew to Dance? Call our 24 hour recorded info line! 5 Things Parents Should Know Before Choosing A Dance Studio (616) 242-8407 Caledonia Dance Center (616)891-1606 131 1/2 Main Street • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Come find out why hundreds of families choose Caledonia Dance Center each year! ■ A Visit us this week during our registration hours on Monday & Thursday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Registration • Information • Tours Shoe Fittings • Personal Consultation All are welcome! Class sizes are limited. Register early for best selection. wps heoin No appointment necessary. Classes begin Wednesday, September 3 Why Caledonia Dance Center is the Best Choice for Your Family: 1 FACILITY - Hardwood & "floating h professional floors, which reduce fatigue and prevent injuries, cover over 3,100 square feet of Broadway-like classroom space. 2. CUSTOMER SERVICE - Desk staff is available during class times to provide assistance. * 3. 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Chichester, originally from Grandville, was always interested in the human body, but at one point it became clear that a tradition­ al career in medicine was not going to suit him. “When I was at Grand Valley, I had some experi­ ence with medicine that I wasn’t too happy with,” Chichester said. “I actually hurt my back when I was a freshman. I was laid up in bed for a while and actually missed a final exam. So I was always searching for something else. I knew I wanted to help people, but I wasn’t sold on medicine.” Chichester has had plenty of opportunity to help people lately, since Seif s clientele includes everybody from infants to the elderly, includ­ ing some high school ath­ letes. Chichester said the main function of his profes­ sion is to correct abnormali­ ties in the spine, which can have a crippling effect on one of the body's most important functions. <4 We deal with nerve inter- ference.** Chichester said. “If a bone is out of place, then there is the possibility for interference in the nervous system. By correcting that interference, we can get great results with people who have lots of different ail­ ments. I think almost every­ body could benefit from some form of chiropractic care.” Dr. Ed Seif, owner of the practice, brought Chichester in. partially out of a sense of service to his profession. “My goal had been to help kids coming out of college to get a start,” Seif said. “With the high costs of college and student loans, it is hard for them to get started. I was looking for someone getting out of school that I could help train.” Seif has hired new gradu­ ates before, and some have gone on to have strong careers as chiropractors. One of Seif s recent pupils now runs his own practice in Lowell. Even though Seif likes to bring in young people, the decision to hire Chichester was not an act of charity. Seif said Chichester has a number of •A sitive attributes I that make him a welcome member of the Seif team. “I had a chance to get to know Jim before he graduat­ ed. and it was clear that he was very much a people per­ son,” Seif said. “I knew he cared deeply about what he was doing, and he was inter­ ested in learning more about the chiropractic field and how to help people. We had the right chemistry. He was the person I was looking for.” uiiin fl* I I VI LM 1I Rp1 • '6 $ - .5 tai & & Middleville girl serves on Mackinac honor guard Thomapple Kellogg student Alicia Czarnecki was on Mackinac Island as an honor scout July 19 to 26. where CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the August 6. 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on August 20, 2008, are post­ ed at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org ^7^7 UUOfDOVr of J. .u 4 Is r * VILLAGE OF P MIDDLEVILLE • COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville has adopted Village Ordinance Nos. 2044 and 2046 amending Chapters 26 and 34 of the Village Code of Ordinances. The principal provisions of the amending ordi­ nances are summarized as follows: Village Ordinance No. 2044 amends Section 34-1 of the Village Code to include a definition of “noxious weed” and Section 34-8 to require an owner, possessor or occupier of lands within the Village to (1) cut down noxious weeds growing on such lands, and 9 (2) maintain grasses on such lands within the Village at a height no greater than six inches. The amendment to Section 34-8 of the Village Code includes certain enumerated exceptions includ­ ing, but not limited to. an exception where two or more vacant lots, each less than an acre in area, abut each other or for tracts of land over one acre in contiguous area. In those two exceptions, an owner, possessor or occupier of such lands is only required to mow a six-foot wide strip of land as measured from behind the curb line or edge of payment. Additionally, where such vacant land abuts any occupied residential lot or parcel, the vacant lot must be mowed, at a width of not less than six feet, along the common lot line between the vacant lot and occupied lot or parcel. The amendment to Section 34-8 also provides that the Village’s Code Enforcement Officer may waive the provisions of Section 34-8 for lots or parcels that cannot be mowed and main­ tained due to a steep slope (the slope of the land is in excess of two feet vertical to one foot horizontal), or where wood land or wet­ land conditions reasonably prevent mowing. The mowing provi­ sions do not apply to Village-owned or controlled recreational trails. Violations of these provisions of Chapter 34 continue to constitute a municipal civil infraction subject to fines and penal­ ties as further specified in the Village Code. Village Ordinance No. 2046 further amends Chapter 26 of the Village Code relating to open burning and prohibits the installa­ tion, operation, maintenance, repair or replacement of an out­ door furnace within the Village. The ordinance defines an out­ door furnace as “a furnace, stove, or boiler that is not located within a building or structure intended for habitation by humans or domestic animals, but that provides heat or hot water for such building or structure.” Violations of these provisions of Chapter 26 continue to constitute a municipal civil infraction subject to fines and penalties as further specified in the Village Code. Publication/Effective Date. Village Ordinance Nos. 2044 and 2046 will become effective on August 23, 2008. A copy of the foregoing ordinances may be examined or pur­ chased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: August 12, 2008 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 06676700 she had they responsibility of raising the flags every morn­ ing at 9:30 a.m. and then lowering them every evening at 6 p.m. “My partner and I were responsible for the Michigan flag on the Avenue of Flags, said Czarnecki.’* When she was on duty, she said she would greet peo­ ple who came into the fort on Mackinac Island. “I would give them infor­ mation about events that were happening and direct them towards the exhibits they wanted to see,’’ she said. When the Honor Girl Scouts were not on duty, she had the opportunity swim at the Grand Hotel pool. The scouts ate lunch one day at the Grand Hotel buffet. She also rode her bike to see some of the sights around the island. The girls went on a hayride and got to spend an evening talking with the peo­ ple who work at the fort. “One night, we had a campfire and sang campfire songs. For a service project, we cleaned one of the fort staff buildings to prepare it for meetings they were going to have there,” she recalled. “Overall, I really enjoyed my experience, and I am plan- ning on applying again next year for the Honor Scout Troop.” Sixty girls from all over the state of Michigan had to go through an application and interview process to be accepted into the troop. “We then had monthly training from December until July to prepare us for our duties, working on marching, and getting to know each other.” said Czamecki. She has been in Girl Scouts for nine years and has had the opportunity to expe­ rience many things from being on the island to back­ packing in the Nordhouse Dunes to visiting Juliette Lowe's (the founder of Girl Scouts) home in Savannah, Ga. “I am planning on contin­ uing to work with Girl Scouts, and I am working toward my Silver Award by planning and being the chair­ person for a blood drive at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia,” said Czamecki. The blood drive will be Monday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Czamecki is work­ ing with the Michigan Community Blood Center on this drive. Give a memorial that — NOTICE — RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Jjf 0 !*’ There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the current Village Zoning Ordinances, September 8, 2008 at 8:45pm., in the Freeport Community Hall. $ 3 «r The purpose of the changes is to comply with the State of Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act. PA Act 110 of 2006 and PA 12 of 2008. Summary are as follows: gtiW I $18# Article 11 Special Land Uses Sec. 11.02 Filing Request. LftW Article 15 Zoning Board of Appeals, Sec. 15.01 Creation. Membership, Terms of Office. Sec. 15.08 Application and Procedures. Sec. 15.10 Decisions 1 <4 I The full proposed changes can be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk BROHl 06676698 If Ftf Miinh rturw U’ •* r* I u Wffi r* w Imswo YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 -Mil 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ■^6 j * ' BU | 'SV .“w pa kJ . TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund ESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT 8S is THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 08-08-07. Parcel ID No. 055-004-00. A request by Richard E ruinslot to be granted a variance on the road setback to 25 feet from the road centerline to the proposed garage on prop­ erty located at 955 Palmer Drive, Middleville, Mi. 49333. activities throughout the county in 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. the name of the person you NS i Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until August 29,2008. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 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 aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Carol Cran more, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals 06676562 Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Zoning Administrator &s s �The Sun and News. Middleville. August 23. 2008/ Page 15 TK one of two Gold teams s iN r New 5K run and walk benefits foundation Area residents are work­ ing on the first annual Man Ash Kav Charitable J Stadium. TK starts the sea­ Foundation Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk to be held in the son off against Wyoming Caledonia area. All proceeds Park on Thursday, then will will be donated to the foun ­ take on Holland Christian in dation to help fund research week two, and then enter for breast cancer. *4 conference play against will The event be Caledonia Sept. 12. Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. The Trojans have lots of Runners and walkers may holes to fill this year, after register online or via mail L graduating most of their skill until Sept. 30. Online regis­ position players from last tration will be available until UK year’s squad including it’s midnight Oct. 10. top passer, top two rushers, On-site registration and and top receiving threat. packet pick-up will be from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The run will begin at 9 a.m. not in playoffs at end of ‘07 v ’’’Si1 Thomapple Kellogg s var- THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP '.;:v S r $ *1 SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 11, 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:03 PM, by Boysen and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ Members present: DANCE Boysen, Vlietstra, Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: None. Others present: Moffat, Middleton, 4 public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as printed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of July 14, 2008 were approved as corrected on motion by Schad and second by Eavey •J 'll 11 ‘Wkki, Wife E-psfiW' ® I ■ I'faW rrti x .1 1I1 II X LI Ml®? J ' I# ? a II J I*' III > Lx;/ .„! I*// £/ J (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - Ben Geiger, assistant to Representative Calley, updated the Board on some of the issues on a state-wide level. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approved bills in the amount of $141,090.05 on motion by Schad and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. Vlietstra reported a 21.9% turnout for the August election. TREASURER’S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. Summer tax returns coming in slowly. Some investment CD’s will be due soon and interest will be reduced from 4.5 to 2%. CORRESPONDENCE Information regarding state fund­ ing for Green Gables, Letter from Jim and Barb Wright regarding sign ordinance. COUNTY REPORT - Update from Commissioner French. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties the Township. within Authorization to proceed with engineering cost estimates for Spencer/Rita Drive on motion by Boysen and second by Kelley (all Ayos). EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Approved hire of Bryan Mack as a POC Firefighter/EMT. contingent on all pre-hire policies, on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes). Agreed to allow Svoboda to attend Fire Inspector’s seminar at a total cost of $840 on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey (all Ayes). Authorized the purchase of new fire hose at a cost of $5051 on motion by Harrison and secondI by Schad (all Ayes). Authorized the purchase of seven Company Officer training booklets on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (all Ayes). BUSINESS OLD/NEW duoiiycoo Agreed to advise 911 Advisory Committee the draft has been accepted as presented and in support of the work already completed (4 Ayes-Eavey, Kelley, Vlietstra, Boysen, 3 NaysBuckowing, Harrison, Schad). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. Accepted bid from Reurink for repair and paint of old green building as noted in July motion by •Il 30, 2008 bid on i Harrison and second Buckowing (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - None. POLL OF MEMBERS Reviewed/discussed individual concerns of members. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:57 PM. 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. 06676499 sity football team finally got a taste of winning at the end of the 2007 season. Now it’s up to new varsity head coach Chad Ruger to see that his team gets to keep experiencing that. That will not be easy in a Gold loaded O-K Conference this fall, Thornapple Kellog, •J and Rapids Catholic Grand Central are the only two »4 teams in the league this sea­ son that did not reach the postseason a year ago. •3 That means the other six •league. teams in the Wayland, South Christian, Caledonia, Hastings, Ottawa Hills, and Forest Hills Eastern all won at least six games during the regular season. They all also have solid squads coming back this year. Thomapple Kellogg will have the home crowd behind it as the season starts though, playing its first three games of the season in Bob While Shane Moore IRVING 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 TOWNSHIP ■ I I I Synopsis Irving Township Regular Meeting August 13, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with pledge to flag. Agenda approved. All board members present. Also several guests present. Commissioners, cemetery, and assessors reports given. Clerk’s minutes from July 9th, 2008 meeting approved, with 2 | I I I . I corrections. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motion approved to pay bills for $93,720.38. Motion approved to buy 2nd air conditioner. Motion approved to have Barry County Road Commission pave approach on Nagle Road. Motion approved for supervisor to attend MTA district meet- I I I I I I by ing. A request fromi Freeport Village regarding the park was tabled until September meeting. Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 ■ | p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London. Supervisor. The complete transcript of the minutes imay be viewed by calling (OGQ) OAA.AAQ3 the clerk at (269) 948-8893. 06676560 | I I I I I I ■ The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation was established in 1996 by the late Mary Kay Ash to help fund research for breast can­ cer. Since that time, the foundation has donated mil­ lions of dollars to both domestic violence shelters and research in cancers that affect women. In 2007, more than S4.9 million was donat­ ed to these two causes. The entry fee for individu­ als is $20 until Sept. 30 and includes a T-shirt. The fami­ ly rate available by mail-in ’4 registration only is $20 each for first two runners and SIO for each additional runner up to total of six family mem­ bers and includes T-shirt tor each runner. A $25 late registration fee (Sept. 30 until midnight Oct 10) S25 race day registration does not guarantee a T-shirt. Check the Web site www.beebrave.com for more details or to register online. The event will begin at Catamount Farms, 6195 Buttrick Ave. in Alto. Ample free parking is available near the site. This 5K course fea­ tures gently rolling hills through wooded and mostly unpaved roads. I I I I I Now Championchip Timed! I I Registration Information: I $20 - Mail-In / Drop-Off Registration I (must be postmarked by Fri., Aug. 29) I $17 - Online Registration I up to 48 hours before race I www.qreatlakeschampionchip.com I $25 - Day-of-Event Registration (6:45AM - 7:45AM - Sept. 6th) I I For more information visit: I www.qreatlakeschampionchip.com I or call TAPRC @ 795-8853 I I I REGISTRATION FORM Forms must be postmarked or dropped off at the Thornapple Township Office I (200 E. Main St., Middleville) by Noon Aug. 29, 2008 I I Name: I Address: I I Zip Code: State: City: I I Phone: ( ) I Gender: Age I I E-Mail: I T-Shirt Size (Add S2 for 2XL & 3XL) (Circle ONE): I 3X-Large 2X-Large X-Large Large Medium Adult Small I Own Your Own Championchip? Your number is: I I Mail-in Registration Fee Enclosed - $20 (Make checks payable to: TAPRC) I (Must be postmarked by Aug. 29, 2008) Send to: I HERITAGE DAY 5K RUN/WALK I 8232 IRVING RD. I MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 I I Registrations may also be dropped off at the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL I 200 E. MAIN ST., BY AUG. 29 @ NOON I I Waiver: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and I should not ?n*®fjhis~event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running injhis eventJn I consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and I release TAPRC and all other sponsors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I Date: I Participant Signature: I Date: Guardian Signature (if under 18): I I II Thank You for Supporting Local Recreational Activities!!! 2008 Heritage Day * 5K RUN / WALK (as of Sept. 6. 2008): » - �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. August 23. 2008 w* Y reviews Scot tennis won its Dobber Wenger tourney last Saturday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Caledonia varsity ten­ nis players are taking their turns moving up the ladder this season, but that means there is some experience at the top. Junior Eric Pell is making the jump from second to first singles this season, and the players behind him in the singles flights from a season % ago are also moving up one spot. Sophomore Trent Pontious is moving from third to second singles, and Ryan VanRavenswaay from fourth singles to third sin­ gles. Returning on the doubles side are seniors Steve Babcock, Connor Donker, and juniors Ben Dion and Kade Boverhof. That foursome will be joined on the doubles side by senior Chris Richter, sopho­ mores Ben Davenport, Adam Thelen, andi freshman Sam Dion. Head coach Mike Wilson said he likes his team's work ethic, and also the balance he has between the doubles and singles line-ups. The Fighting Scot doubles teams got off to a great start, winning all four flights at Dobber last Saturday’s Wenger Invitational in Caledonia. Babcock and Ben Dion teamed up at the first doubles spot for the title. Boverhof and Donker won at second doubles, Richter and Thelen at third doubles, and Davenport and Sam Dion at number four. Caledonia also took the championship at second sin­ gles thanks to Pontious. Overall the Scots finished the day with 20 points to beat out second place Hudsonville which finished with 14. Byron Center and Fruitport tied for third with seven points each. On the singles' side, VanRavenswaay earned a runner-up finish at the num­ ber three flight. “We re young in some key areas, but hopefully we’ll gain some valuable experi­ ence early in the season,'' said Wilson. Caledonia will host Loy Norrix on Tuesday, then 6 Sept. host another Caledonia Tennis Invitational. The O-K Gold Conference season starts with a visit from Forest Hills Eastern Sept. 8. The Hawks finished tenth in the slate last year in Division 3. The Scots hope to contend for a league championship this season, and will have the Hawks to •Jl. of the deal with at the top standings along with South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. $ % % J* l* % I* i pi Eric Pell la's*F Talent returns at QB and on O-line for Caledonia by Brett Bremer Sports Editor •j that Many of the key cogs made the Caledonia varsity football team’s offense roll last season return this fall with one more year of expe­ rience under their bells. ft starts at the quarterback position where junior Luke Wiest, who is by now an expert running the Fighting Scot system after two season on the varsity, is back. He’ll ■ step under center for firstyear head coach Steve Uyl. A lot of the guys protectin Wiest return as well. Senior Dan Lenartz, and jun­ ior Dan Oster will anchor the offensive line, along with ends Luke Andrusiak and Dan Wilcox. All four of those guys will see time on both sides of the ball, the first two a part of the defen­ sive front, Wilcox at line­ backer, and Andrusiak in the defensive backfield. Tight end Matt Russo returns as well for his junior year. The top rushers from last year are gone, but the Scots liked to share the football so the youngsters back do have some experience. A fine backfield duo of senior full­ back Nick Schumaker and junior running back Steve VanderVeen return. One of the biggest ques­ tions on offense will be who catches the ball when Wiest drops back to throw. The top rushers and receiving threats graduated last spring. Senior tight end Brent Steele will try and make his mark in the passing game, while also spending time in the defensive backfield along with senior Ryan Ulanch. Those two will be a couple key new players on both sides of the ball, and will be joined on the defen- sive side by junior lineman Vince James. There are only three starters returning on that side of the ball. “The players have worked hard in the offseason,” Uyl said. “I like our team chem­ istry and senior leadership. We need to stay healthy and come ready to play every week.” It’s important to be ready every week, because there •I* #i aren't any gimmies on the schedule. The newly realigned O-K Gold Conference is one of the best leagues of its size in the state, and the O-K Red is cer­ tainly one of the best confer­ ences around as well. The Scots' two non-conference games this season are against Red foes Jenison and East Kentwood. The Scots kick- ®K81' Ur * liii hefc ffirxi'jr See FOOTBALL, pg. 18 -.’arafa •/ orsmYsmp Seif Caledonia. 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Support these sponsors’ CALEDONIA RENT ALL Phone: 616-891-0303 Phone: 616-891-0050 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 7^ l % t, ‘>4 « % �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 17 III - ■ — — - - * Large group of Scots looking to fill holes left by graduation ■ ■■ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There will be a new pack at the front for the Caledonia varsity girls' cross country team this fall. The good news for the Fighting Scots is that there is a large pack of girls waiting to step up and take those spots. •It Senior Emily Rossman is back to lead the way, along with junior Alyssa Petz and peting for the seven varsity spots this year said Howell. “We lost some great sen­ iors, and are a relatively inexperienced team.” If the Scots can make the kind of strides this season that they did in Howell’s first year, they should be in good shape though. Not only are the Scots moving up a level for state postseason action at the end of the year, they are chang- sophomore Courtney Stauffer. Stauffer was a state qualifier a season ago in Division 2, although the Scots are making the move up this season to Division 1. A couple new runners who head coach Ben Howell is looking to step up and fill varsity slots this season are senior Jenny Campfield and sophomore Lisa Schultz. “We have a large team, and a number of girls com- ing conferences as well. After a one-year stint in the O-K White Conference, Caledonia is heading back into the O-K Gold Conference. The league will present some big challenges this season. Forest Hills Eastern, another league newcomer, finished second in the state in Division 2 last season and returns much of its line-up. The Scots will meet up with Scot soccer won’t look much different with 8 starters back •wi M ’Stll ii » F 1 ®n«it »ink cniUi *i Wass worn * wriii I K® Li* •■u - soccer coach Blair Lincoln was two wins away from his 50th career victory when his team entered the season. That’s an average of 12 wins a year for the Fighting Scot head coach. Last year’s team was even better than that, going 14-6-1. This year's squad could be even better, because it isn't much different from last year's. The Fighting Scots return all but three starters from a year ago. Junior Blake Higley is back in net tor the Fighting Scots, with senior Schachermeyer David returning to lead the defense in front of him. In the midfield, Kerry Bestrom and Ben Wunderink return for their senior sea­ sons. Senior Jason Hodge returns at forward. That will be one of the biggest tasks this Fighting Scot group has as it prepares for the season, finding new 3 - .4 ^7' Si- S ~ - -<■*■ I a- — > - —-^7 Wkw - - —— *>2^ Z *- * 5<>% abv* ^>7 CROSS w w— - I J F 4 *■ I scorers up front after losing a couple of its top forwards to graduation last spring. The Scots ended Tuesday evening's contest with Forest Hills Northern knotted in a 0-0 draw. Lincoln said he expects good things from sophomore forward Dale Domer, who's joining the varsity this sea­ son. The Fighting Scots are battling injuries right now. so that could slow down their progress a bit at the begin­ ning of the season. Caledonia is slated to be a Portage part the of Invitational today (Aug. 23), and will open O-K Gold Conference play on Tuesday at Thornapple Kellogg, then host Forest Hills Eastern in a league contest Thursday. Lincoln said he expects Forest Hills Eastern to be one of the top teams in the conference this fall, along with the always strong South Christian squad. by Brett Bremer e Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ 1 Blake Higley " «- 7* • Courtney Stauffer Thornapple Kellogg and South Christian in league duals as well, who are traditionally strong programs, “We hope to stay as injury free as possible, stay competitive in the conference. and would like to improve on our placing at the regional meet while making the jump from D2 to DI,” said Howell. The Scots were eighth as a team at their regional meet a year ago. Caledonia is scheduled to run in a meet hosted by West Catholic at Riverside Park in Rapids Grand on Wednesday. The league sea­ son begins with the Grade Level Meet the following Wednesday at Johnson Park. League duals start Sept. 17, as the Scots host Ottawa Hills and Wayland. # ■ <c ■ Caledonia volleyball program in the middle of youth movement A 0 Il * JI by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After a couple years of sending players who’d had long varsity careers on to the Division 1 collegiate level, the Caledonia varsity volley­ ball team has a little rebuild­ ing to do this season. Head coach Missy Ritz, who’s startins her fourth season with the program said, “we will work hard every day and look to compete in every match.” There are a few returnees looking to build on their pre­ vious varsity experience. Back are senior hitters Laura Knight and Michelle Butcher, along with junior middle hitter Nicole Chase. They all contributed to the team which finished second O-K in the White Conference last season. This year, back in the O-K Gold, the Scots will face some new challenges. South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern expect to be the top contenders for a conference crown this season. South Christian and league new­ Grand comer Rapids Catholic Central met in a championship regional match in class B last year, with the Sailors winning out and heading on to the state quarterfinals. To challenge teams of that caliber the Fighting Scots will need strong performanc­ es from newcomers like jun­ ior setter Lindsee Weis, as well as Brenna Donahue. Ritz has already seen her team’s strong work ethic, • i___ :_________ :___ and her girls improving every day. Caledonia opens the sea­ son at the Belding Invitational today (Aug. 23), and will head to the Kenowa Invitational Hills on Wednesday. The conference season kicks off for the Scots Sept. 2 when they visit Thornapple Kellogg. Caledonia’s first home contest of the season is slated to be a quad on Sept. 3. 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The Scots return four of the top five scorers from its fine state meet performance, and five of its top seven overall runners from last sea­ son. The two seniors Caledonia lost to graduation last spring were both fouryear varsity runners, Alex TenElshof and Luke Taylor, but the team is in great posi­ tion this year even though it is moving up to Division 1. “We are moving to Division 1 this year, so ti is hard to predict where we will I be at the regional level,” said Scot head coach Ben Thompson. “We hope to be top three at our regional and qualify for the state meet.” Anthony Sterzick is back to lead the Fighting Scot pack this year. He was a state medallist a season ago. plac­ ing 20th in the Division 2 boys' at competition Michigan International Speedway. He joins senior classmates Ben Diefenbach, Dylan Anderson, and Matt Lacina from last year's state qualify­ ing team, and junior Kort Alexander also returns. “We need to have a few runners step up for us to pro­ vide depth on the varsity team." said Thompson. There have to be a feu who are capable out of the 40 to 45 athletes who are a part of the program. Thompson said this will be the biggest team that Caledonia has had. He is expecting solid per­ formances from junior Scott Brooks and freshman Mason Przbysz. Caledonia won't get the chance to defend its O-K White Conference champi­ onship from a year ago, but will look to get back on top of their previous conference the O-K Gold. There will be challengers for the Scots at the top of the league standings. Forest Hills Eastern was fourth at the Division 2 state finals last year, with four under­ classmen in its top seven then. Wayland and South Christian are expected to be tough once again as well. The league season begins with the Grade Level Meet at Johnson Park Sept. Sent. 3. League duals start when the Scots run against Ottawa Hills and Wayland at home Sept. 17. The Scots will run on Wednesday this week against West Catholic at Riverside Park. •J Top four improved as Scots move back into the O-K Gold by Brett Bremer • 1 Sports Editor ‘‘Back and better than ever’’ would be a g<x>d slo­ gan for the 2008 Caledonia varsity girls' golf team. Caledonia coach Gus Wagner has four players back from last year's team, and he has seen improve­ ment in all of them. That top four starts with senior Britni Gregory, who is a two time All-State per­ former who finished seventh at the Division 2 state finals last fall. Junior Courtney Corson is back as well, along with sophomores Stacie Moll and Katie Demeuse. “Britni is the same. She’s going to be one of the best players in the area,” Wagner said. “The other three have played a lol during the sum­ mer and have just gotten more consistent. They’re bet­ ter putting. They 're better off the tee. Their misses aren't as bad.” The Scots haven't just been better at practice. At Tuesday's Fighting Scot Invitational, Caledonia fin­ ished fourth in a nine-team field with a team score of 386. “We were about 30 strokes better than last year, so I am really excited with how we played,” Wagner said. “The best thing was, they kept it under 50 (for nine holes),” he added. South Christian won Tuesday's competition at Broadmoor Golf Course, with a team score of 357. Forest Hills Eastern was sec­ ond with a 366, and Forest 0 >• • Long-Haul a Off-Road Britni Gregory min Hills Central third with a 379. South's Jackie DeBoer fired an eagle on the 18th hole to take individual medallist honors on the day with a 79. Caledonia will see plenty of South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern the rest of the way, in the O-K Gold Conference, and will also face tough competition from, a strong Hastings team in the league as well. That'll get us ready for (ft Dependable, damoge-free tomng! 4. 00BBIM I I I I fli o & I V / I ^SS (269) 945-0191 B0BBIIV5 JEFF DOBBIN'S I AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience 1 e«W IK • Tire Service t) i , ata • Lockouts • Accident Recovery 4 Wl!t s' I 5 FOOTBALL ■* t ■■■ the end of the year,” Wagner said of the O-K Gold’s jamboree slate. “Our goal in the conference is to compete. We don't want to make things easy on anybody.” The biggest challenge to the Scots chasing down some of those teams at the top of the league standings will be its depth. “After the top four I really don't have any depth. I think a lot of teams in our area are kind of struggling with that, even South Christian,” said Wagner. Caledonia has seven or eight other girls currently competing for those final two spots in the varsity line­ up. That process will take some time to sort itself out. The Fighting Scots will take on Forest Hills Central on Thursday. That is their last non-conference tune-up before starting league jam­ •It borees on their home course Friday, Sept. 5. [ I I I I I | I | I I | -M (It A Wai • I1-** •I ■ 1 a 7 > A ♦ Luke Wiest off the season at East Kentwood Thursday, then will host Jenison in the home opener Sept. 5. After that it’s on to the OK Gold portion of the sched­ ule. The Scots open league play at Thomapple Kellogg Sept. 12. Thomapple Kellogg is one of only two teams in the O-K Gold Conference this season which didn’t make the play­ offs last year. Caledonia fin­ ished its one season in the OK White tied with Lowell and East Grand Rapids for first place. Wayland is the defending O-K Gold Conference cham­ pion. South Christian will be strong once again. Hastings returns a very good unit that made the school’s first play­ off appearance since 2001 last year. Forest Hills Eastern and Ottawa Hills were the other two playoff teams from last year who are now in the Gold. “I think our league is extremely balanced from top to bottom/' Uyl said. The eighth team in the league, which missed out on the playoffs last season but is no stranger to the postseason, is Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I s v s * �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 19 •II * • _ lews k> i' -A u ■■ ■■■ ____ _ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ Freshman class provides plenty of fresh legs for TK boys’ team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1 L''|VUL Ilf IlH •1 A ; V, which won the O-K White Conference last year is back in the O-K Gold. The Caledonia boys were seventh in the state at the Division 2 finals last year. Forest Hills Eastern is another league newcomer. All the Hawks did last year was win their conference and finish fourth in the state in D2 last year. Wayland’s boys come in as the defending O-K Gold Conference champions, and South Christian returns a solid squad as well. “We are looking forward to our match-ups with Catholic Central and Ottawa Hills,” said Reynolds. Those are the two teams from the former Grand Rapids City League joining the Gold this fall. The Trojans see their con­ ference rivals for the first time at the Grade Level Meet at Johnson Park Sept. 3. League duals begin at Caledonia Sept. 17. TK’s lone home match of the season will be their TK Invitational at Gun Lake State Park Sept. 8. The Trojans are slated to open the season today (Aug. 23) at the Rockford Invitational. - I *0 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is lots of room for on improvement the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team this fall. That’s because the Trojans are such a young team. Head coach Bob Kaminski said he hopes to have three sopho- I I A mores playing in the top five in his line-up. That trio includes Emmy Peacock, Nicole Sabo, and Audrey Meads. . Junior Caitlin Nasanov could also crack the top five for the Trojans. The number one spot is set in the line-up, with the return of senior Macy Chamberlin. “We are a hard working team, so we should progress quite well throughout the year,” said Kaminski. The Trojans finished third with a much different line-up in the O-K Gold Conference in the first fall of girls' golf in the state. Matching that h i r W. F; b X % *** > MtMMl SiB *5*^ ? -T-? TK has a trio of sophomores vying for varsity golf spots / 5 «•’ M The Trojans will start from the ground up, after los­ ing its two senior All­ Conference runners to gradu­ ation last spring. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys’ cross country team will be looking for new run­ ners to take over the lead spots for its pack. TK head coach Josh Reynolds said his team has a good group of incoming freshmen. The list includes Dustin Brummel, Carl Olsen, Troy Dunkelberger, Neil Bergsma, Nate Seifert, and James Vannette. This group of young men is driven to compete," said Reynolds. “Although they are a younger group, they will continue to work hard and build a foundation for our program." Juniors Matt Williamson, Tim Olsen, and sophomore Dominic Bierenga are the top returnees from the 2007 team which finished fifth in the O-K Gold Conference race last year. Matching that perform­ ance would mean the Trojans had a very good season in 2008. The O-K Gold Conference will be strong. Caledonia, I finish will be tough this sea­ son with the inexperience and the returning strength of the new league. 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Team members are (front from left) JJ Johnson, Steven Cungbik, Michael Craven, William Garrison, Ted Rosenberg, Steve Zatzke, Ali Shaw, (middle row) Trey Adams, Austin Lake, Grant Weesie, Kyle Zahl, Trevor Dalton, Anthony Montgomery, (back) coach Larry Jachim, Curtis Bouchard, Nick Weesie, Max Kiel, James Tobin, Ryan Brew, and manager Eric Jachim. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Experience can only be gained on the field of play. That’s why the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team has worked so hard in the presea­ son. Experience is something they lack. The team is made up mostly of juniors this sea­ son. “We are a young team, consisting mostly of juniors, hoping to gain with endurance what we lack in varsity experience,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim, who’s starting his second season leading the TK pro­ gram. A handful of seniors will have to lead the way, includ­ ing returning senior sweeper Curtis Bouchard, senior keeper Max Kiel, and senior mid/forwards Chris Garrison and Mike Craven. The defense should be solid, with juniors Trevor Dalton and Al Shaw and sen­ ior James Tobin lookingft to earn spots along the backline or in the midfield. Jachim is also looking for junior Steven Cun Bik to contribute either in the midfield or at forward. “We have worked very hard with conditioning,” Jachim said. “We hope to surprise everyone with our endurance and stamina.” The Trojans finished third in the O-K Gold Conference a year ago. A top three finish this fall would mean the Trojans have had an excel­ lent season. Jachim said he is hoping his team can manage a third or fourth place finish in the league. Caledonia returns eight starters from the team that was second in the O-K White a season ago. South Christian will be strong once again, as will league newcomer Forest Hills Eastern. TK’s boys begin confer­ ence play at home against Caledonia on Tuesday. They are scheduled to be a part of the Portage Northern Invite today (Aug. 23). Group of 15 seniors will set pace for TK-Hastings swim by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With what has been hap­ pening at the Olympic Games in Beijing, it is a great time for the sport of swimming around the world. The Thomapple KelloggHastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving team is expecting to have many of its own magical moments this fall. The Trojan team finished last season with an 8-2 record. Head coach Carl Schoessel said that his team has an excellent attitude, and that the girls are working very hard to build on last year’s performance. The size of the team has swelled to 40 student-ath­ letes, and that group includes a list of 15 returning seniors who have already accom­ plished some fine feats. The group is led by senior diver Kyleigh Sheldon, who was the program’s first ever state finalist a year ago. Annual athletic passes on sale now at TK U7 This year, ticket prices for games in the Ottawa-Kent Gold League, to which Thornapple Kellogg schools belong, will rise to $5 per ticket. "We want families to know the price change in advance. We also want them to know that season passes are available,” said Sharon Jansma at the Thornapple Kellogg High School athletic office. Season passes for single adults are $50 apiece, student passes are $30 apiece, and family passes for two adults and school-age children in a single household are $140. Information on “Golden Ager" passes for those 60 and older who are retired and live within the Thornapple Kellogg School District is available by calling the com­ munity education office at 269-795-3397. Season passes went on sale at the high school athlet­ ic office Aug. 20 and will be available for sale at the varsi­ football ty game on Thursday. Checks can be made out to TK Schools. 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Green St, Hastings, MI 49058 *♦»' 8 BE Z ' bpcbtes / us *• t a 1 Macy Chamberlin TK GOLF, continued from page 19 Forest Hills Eastern, a new team to the league, was ninth in the state last year in Division 2. Hastings will also be a very competitive team this season. “We are hoping to be com­ petitive within our confer­ ence," said Kaminski. “A lot will depend on how our golfers have progressed from last year." The Trojans open league play at Broadmoor Golf Course in Caledonia Sept. 4. The Trojans then host the second league jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course Sept. 9. In the pool some of the best Trojan swimmers ever return as well. Senior Audrey Hoag is back, and is the cur­ rent team record holder in the 100-yard backstroke. Senior Alex de Goa returns, with her own team record in the 100-yard breaststroke intact. Other seniors looking to improve on fine performanc­ es from last season include Elizabeth Chappelow, Katie Romanak, Danielle1 Rosenberg, Alecia Strumberger, Katy Fluke, and Beth Fuller. Seniors Lindsay Azevedo, Courtney DeWent, Courtney England, Jackie Erin Hodges, Humphrey, and Becky Mikolajczyk are back as well. The TK-Hastings team also has a handful of fine underclassmen ready to take over top spots, especially in the freestyle events. Of the 40 members out of the team, 11 are in their first season. Schoessel really likes the experience of his seniors, and the dedication of his girls to improve. The Trojans will face some strong competition in their realigned league, the OK Rainbow Tier III. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, West Catholic, and the co-op Forest Hills Northem/Eastern team will all be tough, along with the Trojans' old league rivals from Wayland. TK-Hastings’ girls open up the season at Ottawa Hills Sept. 4, then will be home for the first time when they take on Calvin Christian Sept. 11. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 i i ■ t I I !SW «to ‘J**. S V' 6 s ft �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 21 Lack of depth could hurt TK’s chances of defending Gold crown by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty girls' cross country7 coach Tammy Benjamin always sums up what league teams can expect best. This preseason she said, this year should be another brutal year in the O-K Gold for the girls.” Her Trojans are the defending conference cham­ pions, but the path back to the top in 2008 is not an easy one. South Christian returns to the league to push the Trojans once again, but there are other new foes to contend with as well. Forest Hills Eastern fin­ ished second in the state at the Division 2 finals last fall, and had just one senior among its top seven runners The 2008 Thornapple Kellogg varsity sideline cheer team. Team members are last year. The Hawks' Alyssa (fronHrom left) Claire'jenkinsfjessica Akey, Ashleigh Tussey, (middle row) Kailey ly at the state finals, one spot Noffke, Alicia Toole, (back) Marena Welz, Ally Nye, Brianna Kilgore, Ashley Nieder, behind Thornapple and Kenzie Borrink. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Kellogg's leader Allyson Winchester. Both are back for their sophomore season. Caledonia also returns to the O-K Gold this season, “which is great because we missed themJast year," said n Benjamin. “ They always 99 have a quality program. Hastings and Wayland also expect to be improved If L!..from a year ago. Jessica Sophomore Crawford and senior Molly Wilson were consistently in the top seven for the Trojans a year ago, and they return along with sophomore Alex Swainston to pace the Trojan 1 pack, but Benjamin said she Hit is worried about her team's sw --^1 SMC w•^■» Leading the cheers for the Trojans out on the gridiron tils TK tennis coach sets sights on top of the Gold ■1 - 3t -x V 9& -•J5 •'Joi * 1* 5l ’•13ft c • ». t . - f i. •* J -_ -— -*• -—. ■ —.— ' .--r- : — Allyson Winchester depth. “Since we’re a team from Middleville, we are scrappy and always looking for ways to win, and do our best, and to represent our school in a positive manner," said Benjamin. The Trojans are returning from their camp this week­ end, and will be a part of today s (Aug. 23) Rockford Invitational. TK will get its first look at the league at the Grade Level Meet at Johnson Park Sept. 3. Conference duals start at Caledonia Sept. 17. The Trojans' lone home meet this season will be the TK Invitational at Gun Lake State Park Sept. 8. -- ■■. - - * - ~ >t is Hr h si i It Itoitki * -t*i •>! < - - / -- I g 21351! :®!5S kBillii a1 The 2008 Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Tyler Swanson, Cade Dammen, Graham Lince, Ian Smith, Quinn Bergstrom, Rocky VanZegeren, (middle row) Ben Delger, Seth VanKuiken, Jon Yates, Kirk Barber, Andrew Rinvelt, (back) coach Jeff Smith, Josh Steensma, Neal Humbarger, Sven Battendorf, Colin Texter, Josh Scott, and Tyler Postma. (Photo by Call anytime for Sun & News Um ads... 269-945-9554 or Patricia Johns) grii*'1 jjtjp. s^' V’ $ ft i Mi Xz by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg varsi­ ty boys’ tennis coach Jeff Smith has high hopes for his second season leading the Trojans. He thinks his team can contend for a conference crown in the O-K Gold. That won’t be an easy task though. His top player Cade Dammen is a senior, who played fourth singles a year ago, and is now adjusting to the first singles spot. The Trojans have exchange-stu­ dent Sven Bettendorf at sec­ ond singles, senior Jon Yates •I* near the bottom of the sin­ gles line-up as well as a few freshmen that are working their way in. A solid doubles line-up will try and make up for any inexperience on the singles side. conference, “Winning that’s always our goal,” said Smith. “With our conference schedule, it’s going to be tough, but with the kids will- wav < HM«b» I• r° i I I I ingness to learn and further their game. I think a confer­ ence championship is well within reach.” Senior Colin Texter and junior Tyler Postema return to the first doubles flight for the Trojans this year. That duo finished second in its flight in the season opening TK Invitational, and picked up one of the Trojans six points in a 6 -2 team victory over Kelloggsville Thursday. Smith said he believes that doubles duo has what it takes to win a conference champi­ onship as well, because of “how good they played together last year. They get along great. They can read each other.” Texter Behind and Postema, junior Josh Scott and senior Neil Humbargar return to fill the second dou­ bles flight. Thornapple Kellogg has plenty of players to fill its varsity line-up this season, with 18 on the roster, but not quite enough to put together a JV squad. Getting to the top of the conference standings won’t be easy, even though the league champions from Forest Hills Northern have moved on. They've been replaced by another strong Forest Hills team, the Hawks from Eastern. Eastern, South Christian, and Caledonia could all be battling for top spots in the league as well. The Trojans are hoping to 1be _ _ able _ 1_ to sweep 4-the x-1doubles 1 rx flights in some duals, pick up a couple singles victories, and surprise some people. 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This past spring, to save on mileage and to lose weight, I started using my bicycle to cover stories. My goal was to use the bicycle once or twice a week and not go in to Hastings by car. I have attended Rotary Club meetings, covered school sto­ ries, attended township and village meetings and special events, and even went the Barry County Fair on a bicy­ cle painted like a cow. I wear a helmet and look like a sausage in my padded Lycra bike shorts . I am short, and my bicycle and I move sedately (transla­ tion: slowly.) down the roads of the area. I wear a helmet. If it rains, I get wet. This is just part of the meaning of “cyclist.” I have discovered new routes, and really enjoy looking at gardens and the houses I ride by. Truthfully, by nature I am a recreational cyclist. I like rid­ ing on bike trails. I don’t mind going slowly. In fact, this summer was the first time I really let the bike go and careen down the hills I live on without putting on the brakes. •J Previously, I was as likely to walk down hills as up. I think bicycles can increase business in our area. It is one reason I volunteer for the National 24-Hour Challenge. I want those who ride the 125-mile loop around the county or the 22-mile Gun Lake loop, to come back to visit our parks, eat in our restaurants and perhaps think about living here. But there isn’t a bike trail between my house and the fairgrounds or the office in Hastings. There is no trail that connects the supermarket with the high school. To get from place to place, I and my bicycle take our place on the roads, sharing the pavement with motorists. Most motorists share the roads courteously and pass me safely. But sometimes, things do not go so well. I knew a person who was killed on his bicycle by a truck that didn’t see him at an intersection. I know another cyclist who was hit by an inattentive driver and slightly injured. And I have fallen numerous times on loose gravel, unexpected potholes, and I know bad roads up close and personal. One day, when I was rid­ ing my bicycle along a road in Maine, I was pushed off »!• my bike and both my bike and I were pushed off the road by a group of teenagers who probably thought it was really funny to push a fat, slow cyclist as they sped off. What they didn’t realize — giving them the benefit of the doubt — is that had they pushed just a little harder, I and my bicycle would have gone down a 12-foot embankment. Fortunately, I wasn’t seriously hurt, but I will tell you that that the act of getting on my bicycle again was filled with fear. It took me a really long time not to expect teenagers to behave badly. I have had trash thrown at me, had people yell epithets and more. After it rains, for some motorists, it is fun to see if they can drench a cyclist they pass with sheets of muddy water. Sometimes, I wonder if they have chil­ dren who ride bicycles would they want the same to happen to them. On the other hand, drivers can be extremely helpful. I have received rides home when I have had a flat tire. Drivers have given me direc­ tions when I was incredibly lost and even asked how they could start cycling for fun. This past May, I was able to participate in the Ride of Silence in Grand Rapids. This is an amazing event with more than 300 cyclists from the very young with their par­ ents pulling the trailer, to children on their first bicy­ cles, to adults and even some of the area’s best racers. All follow a police car silently and slowly through the streets of Grand Rapids. The goal is to remember those who have been hurt or killed while on a bicycle and to remind everyone to use the roads responsibly. This year’s participants were given T-shirts to wear over their jerseys that read Share the Road.” As I continue to ride my bicycle to cover school events this fall, perhaps just once a week, I hope drivers who see me on that little black, white and pink (in the Aplace appropriate — A A for cows) bicycle remember that we all “share the road. ---- ” < iyshop J - $ r % $ ‘I I II if* fife Cindy Herweyer, Middleville^ Driver aids motorcyclist after collision with deer by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Kent County Sheriffs Department is investigating a deer-motorcycle accident that occurred Aug. 16 in the 700 block of 100th Street, east of Cherry Valley Avenue in Caledonia. Preliminary reports say the driver A • A of XZ A the *AAWT Amotorcycle A A V W A J XZ A W* Jeffrey John Pierce, 54, of Caledonia was traveling east on 100th Street on his way by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A 19-year-old woman was injured in an early morning two-car accident at the inter­ section of Patterson and Bowens Mill roads in Yankee Springs Township Aug. 20. Selena Devriendt of M I ►a-» ■!4 Some may say, “Now we have a beautiful brick walk­ way in downtown Middleville.” Will that money spent bring more peo­ ple to Middleville to see the streetscape or do business in Middleville? What good will it do the homeowners who are close to losing their homes because they can’t afford to live here anymore. Perhaps as they lose their homes, they can hold hands as they stroll the beautiful new sidewalks and admire the larger village hall and be happy that they helped pay for all these unnecessary improvements — that is if they can get over the deterio­ rating bridge. But downtown Middleville will look much prettier. Now that is what is important Speak up and let the vil­ lage council know that now is not the time to be wasting taxpayers’ money when the people paying the taxes are struggling to support their families. By keeping silent, they will continue to waste taxes. It is very easy to spend other peoples' money, but it takes planning and courage to spend wisely. home when he struck a deer broadside, his causing motorcycle to go out of con­ trol and eventually leave the road. A passerby noticed the cycle along the south side of the road and, upon returning to the scene, found Pierce a short distance away lying on his back in the ditch. Pierce suffered injuries to his lower chest and left arm. He was stabilized by the Caledonia Fire-Rescue personnel until Life Ambulance arrived to transport him. Pierce was originally des­ tined for Metro Hospital but was diverted to Spectrum Downtown, where he was listed as being in stable con­ dition. Pierce was wearing a hel­ met and is an experienced motorcyclist. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident. I Early morning accident injuries area resident ( o n It is nothing new that the economy as a whole is expe­ riencing some difficult times. There has been word that Michigan will be getting many new jobs in the future. But until that time comes, many homeowners are hav­ ing to make some devastating decisions. I recently stopped at a garage sale where the owners sold their home at a low price or they would have lost it to foreclo­ sure. I know of single moms working full-time jobs and picking up part-time waitress work, house-sitting and house-cleaning jobs to keep their homes in the village of Middleville, homes they would like to sell, but they can’t find buyers. So to keep up with payments and increased taxes, they are working as hard as possible. •It CNN recently had a report where many pet owners were having to make the decision of cutting back on their fam­ ily food bills to keep their dogs or find new homes. Many had to make the choice of sending their family pet to the Humane Society. Gas prices are taking a larger portion of each pay­ check, and families are hav­ ing to make some tough decisions all the way around regarding their financial situ­ ations. I am wondering if the same is true of the state of Michigan or Barry County? They are planning on expanding Finkbeiner Road between Patterson and M-37 but are offering the people ludicrous and insulting low offers for the land they wish to purchase, while property taxes increase. Middleville has increased village taxes, is planning to help pay for a new proposed bridge, spent who knows how much on ‘street improvements’ while mak­ ing it inconvenient for busi­ nesses downtown. Now they are taking bids for remodel •H ­ ing the village hall? While many of the people living in Middleville are try­ ing to cope with the strug­ gling economy, it seems that the local governing authori­ ties have no intention of looking at wants and necessi­ ties. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t noticed that the Village Hall needs an addi­ tional 1,500 square feet to benefit the residents of Middleville. I can think of better ways for the village to actually help the residents of Middleville while spending the taxpayers’ money. • Wayland was transported by Air Care to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after she failed to stop at a stop sign and pro­ ceeded into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by Earnest Taylor, 52, of Alto. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. Taylor and his passenger were treated at the scene and released. Devriendt’s condi­ tion was not known at press time. The accident remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police, Hastings. i. I /■Vuk MV Accident takes life of Delton teen * by Jon Gambee w • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 “W? meet bv accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner r>V 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com / -A o o § £ Staff Writer One person was killed and two others were injured in a one car accident that occurred on Marsh Road, south of Saddler Road in Orangeville Township Sunday, Aug. 17. William Nicholas Smith, 16, of Delton, a back-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by Chad Lee Kloth, 18, of Plainwell, was killed when the 1999 Mercury Marquis crossed the centerline and left the road, striking an embankment and two trees. Kloth and another front­ seat passenger, Justin Taylor Curtis, 16, of Delton, were transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where their condition was unknown at press time. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the accident, which remains under investi- gation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Smith, a member of the Delton Kellogg varsity soc­ cer team, was the son of Mike and Janice (Brownell) Smith. Funeral services were Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, with arrangements by Williams Gores Funeral Home. I IM �The Sun and News, Middleville, August 23, 2008/ Page 23 New Trojan volleyball coach helped by experienced girls I. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg was a young volleyball squad last fall, filled with juniors look­ ing to make their mark on the varsity. This year that group is in its senior season, and it's their turn to lead the program under the guidance of new head coach Stacy Woodall. After playing three years of varsity volleyball at Lakewood, Woodall played four years of varsity volley­ ball at Cornerstone University, as well as one year on Team Heredia, a pro­ fessional volleyball team in Costa Rica. She was a part of teams at Lakewood that went to the state quarterfinals in 1999, 2000, and 2001. She has coached one year of volleyball at JV Lakewood, as well as AAU and middle school during her college playing career. Back to lead the Trojans on the court are senior setter Kate Scheidel, who was an all-conference performer in the O-K Gold last year. She 486 assists and 162 kills over the course of the season. Senior middle Alyssa Bowerman returns as well, after a junior season in which she had 155 kills and 76 *1 « J. ■ &S A 'ft ? * 5. * <1 JIS ’*if h / _isi® blocks. The key members of the senior group include Kristin Tedrow, Adrienne Palmer, Nicole Ybema, and Amanda Nichols. The Trojans add some more athleticism with JV call-ups Andrea Penfield, Stephanie Betcher, and Lara Dahlke. Thornapple Kellogg was scheduled to open up the sea­ son at the Otsego Invitational on Friday (Aug. 22). the Christian, South Gold O-K defending Conference champions, and league newcomer Grand Rapids Catholic Central met in a regional championship match in class B last year, with the Sailors winning out and heading on to the state quarterfinals. TK sees its first confer­ ence action at home, on Sept. 2, when it takes on Caledonia, a team which will also be shooting for one of the top spots in the league. That contest is also the Trojans’ home opener. Forest Hills Eastern should be also tough this season in the league. TK is scheduled to head to the Northview Invitational Tuesday. u> fans. ■ M 5mm*’1 E II ra 1 it I* *** * ,a I* HOME FOR RENT: 4 bed­ rooms, 3 baths. 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Pete Mulder Gordy Hess Tim Harkema John Harkema Jack Martin Used Car Mgr. Nick Bravata Sales Sales Rusty Kermeen Dave Burgess Sales Sales Bill Gavin Sales Sales Sales Sales 632 E. Main St.^ Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES • 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES ! �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-08-30.pdf 0474c1a8d1a70ed6115eb74acedee10a PDF Text Text HI �I RASTM6S romc UB8ART 227 EAST STATE ST HASHES Ml 49051 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 E 1 ft % I Ml >.7 • c Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 35/August 30, 2008 Z .oW 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. *** District buys 60 acres of Meadow Bloom property ■Wr 7 St- ’ xr I A • ■ W •> * . - «< r-^ I ► ■w. B > * Prospective Eagle Scout Alex Kuck explains to Will Sheely, age 1 1/2, son of Prospective Eagle Scout Alex Kuck explains to Will Sheely, age 1 1/2, son James and Jackie Sheely of Caledonia, that he'll have to wait just a bit longer to play in the sandbox. The Sheelys happened to stop by the playground during the scout imH »emsL erf) Hi Dejoiq project, and young Will was drawn to the sandbox. Emmons elementary benefits from Eagle Scout project Over the weekend of Aug. 15 and 16, Alex Kuck led Scouts from Caledonia Troop 202 to complete his Eagle Scout project. Kuck, 16 and a junior at Caledonia High School, xu; 7J thfooZ qooiT i $lgaH oboifiD for many children all around. The group also repaired and repositioned existing •If bench seating in front of the school to accommodate the Hi coordinated the Scouts in refurbishing an existing large sandbox at Emmons Lake School Elementary by removing the failing frame­ work, rebuilding the sandbox complete with new seating SCOUT oaee 2 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The cut-and-dried lan­ guage of resolutions before public bodies like the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education often succeeds in reducing the emotional content of a debate to zero. Tuesday This past evening, before a packed meeting room at the district s administrative offices on Duncan Lake Avenue and after a parade of speakers in support of the proposed pur­ chase, the board voted unan­ imously to accept the recommendation of its building committee to approve the Purf^se of60 acres of land at 5210 100th Street in the amount of $750,000 plus title, closing costs and other fees. Thus, nearly six months after the drama began, act one of what may be called the Med-O-Bloom saga, has ended. According to a copy of the sale contract, dated July 29, and obtained by the Sun and News, the closing date will be on or before Sept. 1. Terms of the sale are cash — ‘he district has already made a downpayment ("earnest money" in real estate lingo) of $50,000. (District Superintendent Jerry Phillips stated in earlier public meet- ings that the funds will come from the money raised by the extension of the bond issue in 2007.) Beyond the standard pro­ visions in the contract, others that affect the district and Meadow Bloom LLC con­ cern the installation of public utilities and the uses to which the property sold to the district may be put. The district will extend public utilities to its property al its expense when a school is constructed; the district also will grant easements to Meadow Bloom to connect to the utilities. However. Meadow Bloom may con­ nect to the utilities only with the utility provider's approval and then will be rest nsible for all costs to size the utilities to serve and connect its property. Should Meadow Bloom extend utilities to its property before a school is built, the developer is required to oversize 1the utilities to a future accommodate HIlate school. In that event, the district will be obligated to reimburse the developer for the original cost of the over­ sizing. No interest may be charged on the amount due to the developer, and no obligation is incurred by the district as long as it does not build a school on the property- A provision added to the contract in handwriting and initialed by Theodor Mol, agent for Meadow Bloom and by Phillips says that the district "expressly agrees that it has no current negotiations w ith any athletic facilities or complexes and further agrees that it will not sell, donate or transfer otherwise any por­ tion of the property to any such organization, entity or person at any time." Since the word "lease does not occur in the item­ ization of prohibited activi­ ties, the Sun and News in a conversation with Greg Zoller, Realtor with SmithDiamond Realty Inc., the agent for the district, confirmed that leasing any part of the property to any such entity is not allowed. Zoller also said that any use of ath­ letic facilities created by the district on the property would be permissible under the same arrangements currently governing the use of such school facilities by ath­ letic groups. In earlier discussions involving the property, the donation of 20 acres for an athletic complex had been suggested by both the developer's agent, Ronald Van Singcl. The Merestone Group, and a local youth See BOARD, page 2 Work on Middleville Village Hall 1X1 r IP * >! to begin after Heritage Day 1 **• *. • ■ J* i I I * JU « : <■ f V. X ■* _.] 'X * The playground configuration is a little different at McFall this year. Students will be having outside physical education classes at the start of this year. I eriT pnivert All TK schools earn start of year 1U by Patricia Johns Staff z Writer At a kick-off meeting for Thomapple Kellogg teachers and staff Aug. 26, Superintendent Gary Rider announced that all of the dis­ trict's buildings start the 2008-09 school year with an “A” grade. This grade is generated as Ml i b JA qcHiorfl i bnh mnaquK unuonob I a’Diil W-800S a zifiT the result of standardized testing and other measures set Michigan by the Department of Education. Because much of the high school's grade is based on the Michigan Merit Exam. Rider told his audience that he and high school principal Tony Koski were surprised with the announcement. The high school is continuing to work to prepare this year’s juniors for the MME this spring. Rider says, “The A at the high school is based on our improved performance indi­ cators and significant MME scores.” See TK, page 14 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer (he of Members Middleville Village Council heard about the completion of the Main Street at a meet­ ing Tuesday. A few ques­ tions remain about benches which are part of the project. Some members of the Development Downtown Authority said they hope to use this streetscape experi­ ence to plan future projects with more understanding. The council also agreed to go forward with the modified expansion of the village hall. The cost to be financed is approximately $250,000. A construction calendar will be issued shortly. In other business, the council agreed to help fund the disc golf course project in Spring Park. This will be installed by volunteers from the Rotary' Club during the Day of Caring on Sept. 11. Council members also agreed to help fund water main repairs with a home­ 415 Fremont owner at Street. The village will pay $1,800 of the costs. up to There was also some dis­ cussion of Heritage Day activities and the possible impact of closing Railroad Street for repairs before Sept. 6. A decision about when Railroad Street’s 10-day clo­ sure for underground repairs will be made later. Information on the decision was not available as of press time. The next village council meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 9. at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall. - In This Issue... • Speed show and special events on Heritage Day • Caledonia Friday Night Alive opens its doors for new school year • Sign discussion continues with Thornapple Twp. Planning • Caledonia’s experience too much for TK soccer I ► S z_ . I �U3.A 3ILA3VSS icww it SUfcl w* Page 2/The Sun and News Miod^the August 30. 2001 SCOUT, continued from page 1 / a I* Boy Scouts from Caledonia Troop 202 all prtch in to rebuild the sandbox traffic flow. Newly pitied mum* in the school color* of purple and fold were added lo the planter* for the final touch Kuck supervised 24 Boy Scouts and mk Scout leader* ia they worked a total of 163 man hour* to complete the project He was responsible for creating the plant, pre venting the project for approval by the school. local troop leader* and the Scout district After receiving the go ahead, he coordinated Boy Scout* and leader* from hi* troop to complete the project He alto was responsible for railing fund* for the pnij cd a* well. He organized a neighborhood drive to col* led rdumablc beverage con­ tainer* with hi* troop Together they collected 4.fMXt returnable* for a S4/MI value in one evening, which wa* enough to purchase nec­ essary supplies to complete the project. Next. Kuck will prepare to go before the Eagle Seoul new student r S' - \J1 * /I I*** Board of Review where he will present the project and answer a multitude of scout* Highlights 00 Foil’s for *20 •l VI ^ONTKMI’O & ^AY o’ .or \LO\ PA • fNSV' 616-891-1093 Av»da - Btdken - N«o*m ft 1 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia village Centre indbouha Alex Kuck supervises Mr Kevin Arnold and his son Karson in the bench repairs m Ta •cs rfc ill 1*1» The repaired and relocated benches in front of Emmons Lake Elementary ■Hi aw I'M HA w T BOARD, continued from page 1 sports association. Phillips also had indicated he would support some kind of "col­ laborative arrangement." It would appear that an arrangement similar to his suggestion is the most likely possibility for the creation of any new athletic fields on the 1 Bring this coupon in to I ’ •receive 10% off 1 any 1 in-stock 1 item only. item only. ' restrictions apply1 We Personalize Everything for Every Occasion. property. A final provision in the contract requires Meadow Bloom to grant the district a 66 foot-wide easement to J00th Street for an ingress and egress road Following the vote, board secretary Brad Engclberg assured the audience that the proposed purchase had been fully debated in the board’s workshop sessions, which arc usually held on the sec­ ond Monday of every month. He also praised the work of the building committee member Board Mike Patterson said. "It is all about leadership,*' and urged peo­ ple to stay involved. Another financial issue before the board was a rec­ ommendation from Phillips that a check in the amount of $1,324,304 be issued to Kent County by the district. He explained that the Steelcase Corporation had protested its tax bill on a plant within the Caledonia and Kentwood school districts. The State of Michigan Tax Tribunal agreed with the company and ordered a refund. Ron Archer, finance direc­ tor for Caledonia Community Schools, explained that the state had already reimbursed the dis­ trict $834,000. He said that uh the state docs not reimburse the district for the interest that accrued on the money, so the district had lo pay $116,000 in interest costs. According to Archer, the money will come from the district’s debt fund and will be made up as property val­ ues increase. The last financial issue on the agenda concerned the district’s 403b plan. The board approved a recommen­ dation from the finance com- mittcc to participate in the Kent Intermediate School District s 403b plan (A 403b plan is the version of a 40Ik that is applicable to employ­ ees of public entities.) The resolution to enter into the agreement was made neces­ sary by recent change* lo the Internal Revenue Service code. John Schut, agriculture See BOARD, next page UUI : |A aa fl “ I P mu « P'lrtim hrj’i ’«»»» fa "“ w n M A pw I •Il •• '•u ••• ’ KIM'S KONSIGNMENT Ik V CALEDONIA Now accepting A great1j I HOMECOMING selection GOWNS of fall clothing! Hundreds of new pieces arriving each day* Must be in perfect condition! I F $5.00 : $10.00 7 $20.00 I OFF : OFF ■ OFF ■ : Any $25 i Any $50 j Any $100 : i < 1 ii : Purchase : Purchase >urchase j• Purchase • I -i i | on consignment. * i ancMNea aomw • MC* L. _________________ , V.'MW AllftQMb a ■ fHours M-TH 9.30 _________________ „ ______ -6 30. F 9 30 - 5 30. S 9 30 - 3:30 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 616-891-2418 jj is LIS % �I ■ — fl The Sun and News, Middleville, August 30, 2008/ •Il Page 3 Speed show and special events on Heritage Day Sheri Wenger said she is very excited about a speed show, barrel racing, greased pig contest and pony rides planned for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7, in Middleville. Everything will be at the Prairie Scales Farm on Bender Road, just north of Adams Road. “Anyone who wants to enter may enter but there are only cash entries," said Wenger. “There will be no non-membership fees. We will be adding a pee-wee class where kids can be led through the barrel event." The events will be open for competition or watching. Some participation fees will be charged. The public is welcome to come and see what happens at a speed show, said Wenger. There is no charge for parking or viewing. Visitors may park anywhere on the property during the rodeo events. There will be concessions on grounds. “Bring your marshmal­ lows and join us for the bon­ fire after the show," said Wenger. Events will continue on Sunday, including a “cow­ boy church” service. For more information about the show events call Wenger at 269-838-7994. consecutive third year, Caledonia was ranked third. He quoted from an article in the monthly publication of the Michigan Association of School Boards. The article compared the increase in the per-pupil grant, called the foundation allowance, to the increase in the consumer price index (CPI) from 200203 to 2007-08. During that period, state spending on K12 education rose from $11.3 billion to $11.4, an increase of 0.8 percent, while the CPI rose 9.2 percent. that commented He Caledonia will receive an increase of $82 this year but actually needs $170 per pupil. He said the remaining $90 has to come from new students. McCarty, referring to the way the district has been able to continue programs and create new programs and ini­ u tiatives, said, Credit the •I school employees. BOARD, continued from previous page teacher at Caledonia High School (CHS), was recog­ nized by the board for his achievements as an educator and his selection as the Agricultural Michigan Educator of the year. He was also a finalist for the national title. Phillips presented the award, sayinga that it was for Schut’s outstanding leader­ ship. Jim Glazier, CHS princi­ pal, said that Schut had dou­ bled the size of the depart­ ment and there were now 55 students enrolled in the pro­ gram. Schut said, "It is a great honor to serve this district. I did my student teaching here and had good mentors here." He cited Al Steeby and the late Bill Harrison and also his colleague, Joseph Zomerlei as significant influ­ ences. The board recognized the •Il services of 49 employees, ^1, It I HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com I Goodrich DUALITY 269-205-4900 THEATERS Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound Free Drink Refills • 25e com refills BIG SCREE .9 $4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 , „ t rs la .. .4* 0 No passes Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 8/30 - 9/4 to O© © BABYLON A.D. (PG-13) 11:00, 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20. 9:30 FRI/SAT LS 11:45 O COLLEGE(R) 12:10, 2:30, 4:50. 7: •l» , 9:15 FRI/SAT LS 11:40 Its s ict»s © THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2 (PG-13) 11:10. 9:05 © MAMMA MIA! .d* (PG-13) FRI/SAT LS 11:35 1:40, 4:10, 6:45 THE ROCKER (PG-13) 12:30 TROPIC THUNDER(R) 2:45, 5:05. 7:30, 9:50 ____ KfflWR C O ip r I B ■=" ■=« E 20ozDRINK Q ■ with $2 50 purchase of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn par ad • ■ leMngi 4 E OCT □ •. aooe jp I I —I ranging from 10 to 35 years of service to the district. Phillips, who along with Zomerlei, were the two employees with 35 years in the district, drew some laughter when he said, "It doesn’t feel that long ago." He commented that he would be getting on a bus with per­ sonnel new to the schools on Wednesday morning for a tour of the district, a tour that 35 years ago he and Zomerlei had taken. In other personnel actions, the board accepted the resig­ nation of Amy Jo Leatherman as the girls jun­ ior varsity golf coach and approved leaves of absence for Laurie Follett, bus driver, and Cindy Fales, resource center secretary. The last item on the agen­ da was the school news report from Phillips, who marveled at the number of things that have to come together with the various school construction projects for the schools to open on time. Nevertheless, he and operations chief Gary Delger are confident that the schools will open on schedule. While Caledonia currently has a graduation rate of 93.8 percent, he and board mem­ bers also discussed the impact of the new curricu­ lum requirements, particular­ ly the addition of Algebra II. "Not every student fits the college-prep mold. I really worry about the math requirements," he said. He would prefer a more flexible approach such as adding courses in business math. Board President Deb McCarty noted that the math teachers are running a tutor­ ing program and that some students in the upper-level math courses are also volun­ teering to tutor students who need help. Phillips also cited an arti­ cle in the August issue of Grand Rapids Magazine. which ranked 26 school dis­ tricts in the Grand Rapids area and noted that for the ■ * ■■■■ 11 —— mral MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION Who benefits from those public notices? You do. Hardly a week passes without some small notice being printed in this newspaper. These legal advertisements affect you, your family and friends. They show how your government is being run, how much money is knmr, being mnnt spent and where. \A/hprp Through Thrm ipH this thk newspaper.They npwsnaner.Thev keep keen you vou in touch with your government That's the whole idea. More than two-thirds of active Michigan voters think legal notices should continue to be placed in * your local newspaper. i « J *EPIC-MRA November 2007 Hr- i-a- ■ ■ * JJIIsi 1 I fl • 5--. OF HAIR DESIGN SALON SERVICES w HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS iitf r , II •> $5°° Hair Cuts S2O°° Hair Color $20°°Perms S2O°°Hi-lights i Exp. 9/13/08 (Not valid with any other offer) CALL TODAY 269-795-HAIR (4247) WALK-INS WELCOME M-37 HWY, MIDDLEVILLE (Across from Speedway Gas Station) Master * 5 cn s >|1 This newspaper supports your right to know. �! Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 30, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I "Dutton "VLuitef "Reformed Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Is ’ -Truth Thy Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien — 698-6850 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm " Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm www.duttonurc.org * Morning Worship Service.. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 1/ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11: III A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Scnice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 WFUR 102.9 FM mile off Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 middlevillecrc.org :■ ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Morning Worship.............................................................9:30a.m. Fellowship Time ................................................ 10:35 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Evening Praise.................................................................. 6: © 6:00p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.................................................................... 9:45a.m. 616-698-8104 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia Sunday Evening Service.................................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................ 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Word of Life Clubs............................................................ 6:45p.m. I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891 -0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORM ED CHURCH 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122 U West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6: 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Cl (Child & Adult) (During the School .•I*. Year) Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Sunday Worship: p.m. Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th Cl St. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY 1 Make fz-N Sunday the best day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: ........... 9:45 a.m. .......... 11:00 a.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies |« and Sunday School Nursery available during services |W J*? t | @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 'nelife ' th MODERN wwi m UOF4I? AUTHENTIC CHURCH FOR THE Join us Sundays at 10 am I 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 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. A Sunday Services 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 9:00, Ill 9:30 & 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Middleville Wesleyan Church ; ue0“ , ■ ■ Website: www.umcmiddleville.orq Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 ; $ Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study......... & Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Instruments welcome. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................. 11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 A// walks, One faith 111 Church Street Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday School................................................................10:50a.m. St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You ■i MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor **> Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... (p’ltiliJ jisjss' 4:00 pm 9:30 am !•' . . > „ j te * ! CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Saturday, Sept. 13 - Youth Party Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org <Ije (Bib Jftletljolitet €Ijurcf) 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. cc x v ifidine. in anciei it knrtn to a mt idem vw rLl COMMUNITY 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Rev. Royle Bailard www.lakesidecommunity.org Phone: (616) 868-6437 Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 930 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 0 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org uhe 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” Italy available fhrouohoui. tvefyone is luekome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph D. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: ww,wgyfarercc.org Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Living Hope Assembly of God Wii not me. zpF cornerstone church — www.cornerchurch.org ■J Loving God, Loving People r 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 Whitneyville to a Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48lh St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm i»t! i Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Whitneyville Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-8661 •IO The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord »» Sunday School ............................................................ Sunday Morning Worship........................................... Sunday Evening Service ........................................... Wed. Family Supper (during school season)......... (616) 891-8119 Wed. Awana & Youth Group...................................... on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Wed. Midweek Prayer ................................................ .9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .5:45 p.m. .6:30 p.m. .6:45 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Website: whitneyvillebible.org Redeemer Covenant Church Yankee Springs Bible Church “The Family of God for All People” Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes r. >>• , A Place For YOU! Our Celebration Service is 9:30 AM through Labor Day WM Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Peace Church SUNDAY CELEBRATION CHURCH An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. M Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morninq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children’s Church 10:45-11:30 am 1 tajul Finding the Way Together! Phone: (269) 948-2261 CherryAAlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) WAYFARER » r51 1 'll h A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship............................................ 7^ 10:00 a.m. IS - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery III Sunday School............................................................. 11:00 a.m. — Beg.-Adult — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 •II www.redeemercovenant.org n Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 Is ir<, ■ �The Sun and News. Middleville, August 30. 2008 Page 5 Lovey’s wins Dawn 30th anniversary contest hy Patricia Johns Staff Writer One night when Michele Huisman, owner of Lovey’s Snack Shack in Middleville, was cleaning up after a hard day, she saw a notice about the Dawn detergent's 30th anniversary contest. She hadn't thought about entering but the page in the magazine reminded her how much she used the Dawn product, so she wrote a brief essay not expecting anything to happen. In her essay she wrote, “I love your product. I use it at home and at our convenience store. We sell about 100 meals to go — everything from lasagna to Mexican dishes. We couldn't possibly get through our nights with­ out you. Dawn. It can handle all of our giant messes. Everyone at Lovey's says, ‘thank you’ for a great prod­ uct that helps us get home to our families faster at night. We love you.” Gamble & Procter I 3K & * & 'I Jllra 4t J COA urges seniors to file for economic stimulus payments lit I ,I ® i Wllldi.^. Mb 4 • , -tty t ■m -1 Id i comonn (hiii f AUUilktfv funtil For many seniors, there's still time to file for their eco­ nomic stimulus payment. Most Americans only had to file their 2007 lax return by April 15. and their stimulus payments are already in the mail or being directly deposited into their bank accounts. However, up to 20 million Americans who rely primari- ly on Social Security income and who generally are not required to file tax returns must file a return this year in order to obtain their econom­ ic stimulus payment. While millions of seniors did file, there are still millions who didn't - but it's not too late. Seniors who usually don't file an income tax return may still be eligible for an eco- Transitions- pi 1 Stephens. assistant brand for manager P&G Professional. “The winning entries came from loyal Dawn users with compelling stories about how Dawn has been a trusted ally, by help­ ing take care of the greasy challenges they face.” Winners were chosen based on their preference for Dawn and how they use the product to make their jobs easier. Stephens said, “The overwhelming response to this contest, coupled w ith the interesting stories of con­ sumers’ Dawn moments, shows how much the con­ testants value and trust Daw n in their workplace.” Huisman especially appre­ ciated the deep cleaning of Lovey's. “I have wanted to clean my floor for months, but I just didn't have the money to do it. Having the ‘Clean Team’ here was great, and I really enjoy the clean floor.” Professional, the away-fromhome division of Procter & Gamble, received almost 1.000 comments from inde­ pendent restaurant owners and food service managers who entered the Dawn 30th Celebration Anniversary Contest. Huisman and nine other grand prize winners received a “back of house” deep cleaning from the Dawn Clean Team. As part of her prize, Huisman also received 30 cases of the detergent. Huisman shared her cases of Dawn by passing out one bottle to shoppers at Lovey’s during the cleaning day on June 29. Her employees also received a “lifetime supply,” one case of the Dawn. P&G Professional spon-' sored the contest in March during which Dawn users submitted thoughts about the product's performance in their kitchens. “It was tough choosing 10 winners from so many great said entries,” Maame CALEDONIA VISION CENTER arffiiDwmrt ** .. 1 I II < ■ Complete eye health exams • Contact Lenses farhWfc Qawta^1' • Children’s eye care ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com • Transitions* lenses available here i I I® v V n u1 Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8.30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valles S E r-V Caledonia. Ml 49316_________ q I 616) 891-20/20 I © MdZJ r. ft I Saint Saul Sics Steal fflefatte and (l[tet Scfuw£ Cate ■■ 1 • * j fl 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 & r 616-891-8688 A r I— Enrolling Now! BUS — \/ < 1 ,0* emotional growth. ■r II. WI 'A? * Zoo-phonics Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing * Inside gymnasium - Outside play ground equipment The safer side “stranger safety” program * 3 Hour Class Please call Julie Rop ' Preschool Director 616-891-8688 J * Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nur- 11fl turing, and challenging learning environment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and 4^ “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 I Is tf&r-' — A nomic stimulus payment if they received at least $3,000 in Social Security, Railroad Retirement or Veterans Affairs benefits in 2007 or if they had a combination of these along with some earned income amounting to at least $3,000. These indi­ viduals must file an IRS Form 1040A to apply for the stimulus payment by Oct. 15. If approved, they'll receive 300 if single and $600 if married and filing jointly. The County Barry Commission on Aging has IRS forms available at its office at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Seniors wanting assistance complet­ ing the forms should call the COA in advance at 269-9484856. Forms also are available on the Internet at www.benefitscheckup.org or www.aarp. org/slimulushelp. This Web site asks seven simple questions and prints out a completed tax form, along with instructions about where to send the form. The service even prints out a copy of the tax return, so seniors can keep it for their records. MSU summer dean’s list announced The dean’s list at Michigan State University honors all full-time undergraduates who earn a 3.50 or better grade­ point average for the given semester. Area students on the sum­ mer semester dean's list at MSU include Brian Derks of Alto and Kerrie Schultz of Middleville. The staff at Eclipse includes (front row, from left) Morgan Haley, Kirby Bremer, Jennifer Nino, (back) Barb Sinclair, Angela Wilburn, Lisa Weeber and Jessica Mann. Eclipse Salon, Spa and Tanning has expanded Eclipse Salon. Spa and Tanning, located at 4525 N. Highway in M-37 Middleville has expanded to offer more services. Eclipse was formerly owned by Lisa Weeber of Middleville and was pur­ chased by Angela Wilburn in late July. As the new owner. Wilburn has collected a staff from the Barry County area to share her vision of the new Eclipse. "I've focused on offering the same high-quality servic­ es including tanning and spa along with adding a full­ service hair salon that has just been newly remodeled.” said Wilburn. “I'm thankful for the staff that has remained so the existing customers will slill walk in to (see) the familiar faces. I am a|so excited about the new staff that has joined me to deliver and share the vision I have for Eclipse.” Customers existing and new can expect to be pam­ pered. she said. It's all about you.' is the new motto.” she added. “You will find a ‘shabby chic’ decor that is soothing and fun to be in.” Wilburn also noted that there is a balance of tanning memberships, spa services, hair services and retail prod­ ucts. "Lisa and I have worked closely together to make the transition smooth. Lisa will remain at Eclipse to deliver a fjb h $ Dd tWorMapple r rr k KellOGG PReSCMOOl F Whitneyville Bible j Church to hold Fall Fest Sept. 6 rc Members of the Whitneyville Bible Church at 8655 Whitneyville Ave. will kick off their series of fall events with Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6. The fun begins at 4 p.m. wjth games. A pig roast din­ ner will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a bonfire and special music. For more information, contact Linda Overbeek at 269-795-3439. the same services as usual. I admire what she has built and intend on only adding to what she had established already,” said Wilburn. “There is a mutual respect between us, and we both want customers to know the change was due for both ot •• us at each stage in our lives. Eclipse welcomes all existing and new customers to come in and check out the specials. There is an array of tanning products to choose from along with Redken and Sexy Hair Concepts haircare for the entire family. Call 269-795-9096 to make an appointment. (I Thomapple Kellogg Preschool currently has openings for the following programs: I* — N n 3 and 4 year olds - tuition based program 4 year old - state funded Readiness program (free tuition - call for qualifications) T Classes begin the week of Sept. 8, 2008 -r Contact Shar at Community Ed 269-795-3397 -rr 7 r— for enrollment information or to request a Readiness application. 'Z.T. yy WH Vv i ■« p 5 GlTfcs u . Clock Tower Concert Series Live Music from 7 to 9pm Under the Caledonia Village Centre Clock Tower Sponsored by: Swierenga jewelers, Fortune Chef, Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Crias, 90 Minute Nanny, DeVries Insurance, Contempo Salon & Yoga Plus A Classic & Contemporary Blues and Pop Favorites Presented by 90 Minute Nanny & DeVries Insurance I I 1 4 i Popcorn, Pop & Water 1 F ► Coming up II Northern Blue String Band (bluegrass music) Oct. 3 Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the live tunes Will be moved inside in event of rain • * �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 30, 2008 I Financial Focus Alto hosting 28th annual Harvest Festival Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Saturday, Sept. 13 Bowne Township and the Alto Harvest Festival Committee will host the 28th annual Also Harvest Festival. Begin the day with a pan­ cake breakfast put on by the Alto/Bowne Township Fire Department at the Alto Fire Station at 6260 Bancroft St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. with the raising of the American flag. Arts and crafts vendor booths open at 9 in the morning and run until 3 p.m. The Miss Alto con­ tests take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This year's divisions include Little Miss and Miss Alto. Girls with ties to the Alto community are encouraged to enter, The Blue Ribbon Baking Contest keeps growing in popularity with many entries presented each year. One entry will be chosen from the adult and youth categories Financial tips for college students If you're a college student, you may already be back on campus. If not, you don’t have long to go before school starts again. And this year, in addition to whatever courses you may be taking, try to master some financial lessons, as well. Of course, many students already have at least one foot in the “real world,” because, in addition to taking classes, they're working many hours a week to help pay for school, rent and living expenses. But even if you're a full-time student, living on campus and paying for school through a combina­ tion of grants, loans, savings and help from your parents, you can learn some financial basics that can help you throughout your adult life. Specifically, consider these suggestions: • Don't overuse credit cards. Credit card marketers aggressively target college students, so you’ll need to be vigilant about all the offers that will bombard you. While it might not be a bad idea to carry a single credit card for use in emergencies, it's very easy to over-use the “plastic” and rack up big debts. You’ll need to discipline yourself to save for the things you want, rather than charging them. • Shop around for financial services. You’ll find plenty of banks willing to give you a T-shirt or a frying pan for opening an account with them. But these places may not be offering you the best deal on checking or savings accounts or loans. It pays to shop around. • Keep track of your stu­ dent loans. Make sure you understand all the terms of your student loans: how much you’re expected to pay each month, when payments are due, what interest rate you're paying, what credits may be available for on-time repayment, etc. You might be able to achieve a more favorable repayment sched­ ule by consolidating two or more loans. Once you start repaying your loans, do whatever you can to stay on track with your payments. • Never stop looking for financial aid. The aid pack­ age you may have received as an incoming freshman doesn’t have to be the final word on financial assistance. Colleges offer some scholar­ ships based on college-level academic achievement or real-world experience — both of which you may have accumulated since your O/) 3 -T.V □ _______ ' ERSONAL TOUCH HAIR DESIGNS • Master educator • Precision hair cuts • Advanced hair coloring • Advanced perming • Massage Therapy Will match or beat . competitoi s. ? 12550 Bass Rd. • 269-795-7701 SONAL TOUCH HAIR DESIGNS CD freshman year. Study your college's scholarships and be aggressive in going after them. • Estimate your future income. You may not know exactly what you want to do when you graduate, but if you have a career path in mind, try to learn what sort of salary you can expect dur­ ing your first few years out of college. Once you have a realistic idea of how much you’re going to earn, you may have the motivation you need to avoid bad financial practices, such as accumulating big debts. College should be a learning experience — in many ways. And if some of the knowledge you obtain during your college years can help you develop sound financial habits, so much the better. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Owners of ‘Sears Modern Homes' sought From 1908 to 1940 Sears, Roebuck and Company sold nearly 75,000 homes from its catalogs, which over the years featured 447 different styles of houses called Sears Modem Homes. The J-Ad Graphics staff would like to do a story, or series of feature stories, about Sears houses in Hastings and other parts of Barry County. If you own a Sears Modem Home and would be interest­ ed in having information about your home included in an article, contact call Sandra Ponsetto at J-Ad Graphics 269-948-9109 or e-mail sandra@j-adgraphics.com. Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff r 1 cn and a grand champion chosen and awarded a cash prize of $25. Categories include any and all desserts, cookies or bars, candies, yeast or quick breads. This year's entertainment Black Canyon includes •luegrass Band on stage before and after the parade. Entries are still being accept­ ed and acts can still sign up the day of the festival to com­ pete in the talent show that will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include a karaoke component in the adult division. There is a contest for everyone including baking bingo, a new twist on an old game. Instead of prize money players can win baked goods and baking essentials. This is a Harvest Festival original. Other contests include pie and watermelon eating, best decorated bicycle, tractor pedal pull, calf roping, kids games, tractor trivia and a scavenger hunt. Other attractions includes the Alto Library's gently used book sale, free craft classes including glass etch­ ing, pumpkin decorating for kids will be at the kids craft tent, inflatable climbing wall and ball tent, Lowell Fire Safety House and antique tractor show. Making a return visit is the Safari Club International Educational Exhibit and the second annu­ al classic car show. The parade will start at 11:30 a.m. This year's grand marshall is Lila Lee Grummet. Food is always a festival favorite and will include options such as choose chick­ en strips, French fries, ele­ phant ears, ham sandwiches, hot dogs, polish sausage, as well as pies, and ice cream. Parking is available on the streets and the Alto Baptist Church. End-of-summer drunk driving crackdown continues & ‘7 & >fHlf w- 0 fi 0* As Labor Day approaches. Michigan law enforcement agencies will continue to make drunk-driving enforcement a top priority as part of the statewide Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest crackdown. The crackdown began Aug. 15 and concludes Monday. In the state’s 55 most pop­ ulated and traveled counties, more than 230 law enforce­ ment agencies are utilizing federal traffic safety funds through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for additional drunk­ driving patrols. About 35 percent of all traffic fatalities in Michigan involve alcohol or drugs, and in 2007, 382 people died in Michigan as a result of alco­ hol or drug-involved traffic crashes. Over the 2007 Labor Day holiday weekend, 14 people died in Michigan crashes. Four of those fatali­ ties, involved alcohol, accord­ to ing the Michigan Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Law enforcement officers across the state arrested more than 1,500 motorists for alco­ hol-related offenses during the 2007 statewide drunk driving crackdown in late August and early September. ci® WWW' I Project Fresh, summer harvest in full swing i nt « fea fa tatty! l.il < • Wi The Project Fresh program for WIC and seniors is well underway. “Unfortunately, there are no coupon booklets left for either Senior Project Fresh or WIC Project Fresh,” said Laura Anderson, family con­ sumer science specialist with Michigan State University Extension. This year these programs were able to help 200 seniors and 112 families with young children. Fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful in gardens and at the farmer’s markets. Area markets have a nice variety of produce to choose from. In Hastings, visit the farmer's market located next Heritage to Tyden Park on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to I p.m., and Thursdays from II a.m. to 6 p.m. Middleville's market is open on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located in the parking lot of the strip mall off of M-37. If in Delton, the market is located behind Dill's Best Market on M-43 downtown Delton and is open on Saturdays. Coupons must be used by Oct. 31, she said, which is the 2008 expiration date. Ma­ inly 02697811 J Fits t Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY l YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit quilts sought V’t fl’ -A > *--- J^i***- - * n .. ' NF t S I1112 •* Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health * K -J -s INSURANCE for festival ft * *r -V 1 7.^ 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 7.-T L MM* Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director The Middleville United Methodist Church will be displaying quilts during Heritage Days in Middleville Saturday, Sept.6. Anyone who has a heritage quilt to display may call the church at 269-795-9266 for more information. fl'll Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder 5 MPT IV I �» SS & rC1 ,s & vv by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Talks about signs contin­ ued at the Thornapple Township planningu commis­ sion on Monday, Aug. 25. In May, members of the Thornapple Township Board asked the planningu commis­ sion to revisit the current sign ordinance, review it and perhaps revise it. Township Planner Geoff Moffat presented the board with photographs of signs throughout the area to demonstrate different sizes. In addition, all members of the planning commission Others who have offpremise signs have also received citations. also Dykstra Dave brought to the attention of the commission the problem with some political signs which are very large. He wondered whether these would be covered under the ordinance. During the discussion, questions were raised about the use of banners and signs on trucks parked on business property. The question was raised about whether these should be considered signs. The question of how bigv is and those who signed in at the meeting with the town­ ship board received a copy of both the current sign ordi­ •H nance and the proposed revi­ sion on the ordinance. Sue Dykstra had brought attention to the problem she had with providing signs for her business, Creekside Growers, which is off M-37. She said she had an agree­ ment with a landowner on M-37 to place an informa­ tional sign on his property. She was told the sign was too large for the present ordi­ nance and was not just direc­ tional. big enough or t •II big also w as discussed. Mention w as made of why those opposed to signs did not attend the public hearing. Commission Chair Mark Sevald suggested that Moffat el more information on some of the issues brought up in the discussion. Sevald also stressed that the com­ mission was try ing to bal­ ance both maintaining the rural character of the area and allowing businesses rea­ sonable area for signs. Jim Wright brought a let­ ter raising his concerns with the ordinance as well. He •- mentioned property values and the economy as well. The ordinance was tabled to allow more time for review. It will be on the agenda of the Sept. 22 plan­ ning commission meeting. “Anyone who would like to see a copy of the ordi­ nance can stop by the town­ ship hall during business hours,’’ said Moffat. Sevald suggested that he look into ways to get the ordinance online. The township is workin; on a new Web site with enough capacity for ordi­ nances and other informa•4 tion. In other business, the board heard a brief overview of the Finkbeiner/Crane Road project from Dave Dykstra, who is a member of the Barry County Road Commission. Work is still going forward on the western side of the project. The next meeting of the Township Thomapple Planning Commission will be Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the township hall. The draft sign ordinance will be on the agenda at that meeting. 1 Caledonia Friday Night Alive opens its doors for new school year ill'll Caledonia Friday Night •II Alive (CNFA) is poised to kick off events for the 200809 school year, focusing on activities for middle school children in the Caledonia area. CNFA is based at the commons area. area, located inside Cherry Valley Church, 9185 Cherry Valley, the Suite B, behind Monterey Grill. local area. A parental release is required for each child. CNFA started as a collab­ oration between a few Caledonia churches. “We wanted to create a safe, fun-filled environment in which middle school kids from different schools, social .14 groups and churches can get to know each other” said Clint Cozier, pastor at Cherry Valley Church. “Our Opening night is Friday Sept. 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. Activities on tap include a basketball tournament, vol­ leyball, Guitar Hero, Rock .14 and, a variety of Wii games on a big screen, four-square, pinball, board he games and a chess tournament. Additionally, ice cream or snow cones will be served. The event is free to all mid­ dle school students from the •ft community has nothing like this.” Additional Friday Night events will be held Oct. 3, 17, 31, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12. “We had almost 70 kids at our first event in the spring. We are looking to top that number this year’’ said Rhonda Schroder, an associ­ ate organizer from Wayfarer Community Church. “We •H are also looking for sponsors to help us continue to enhance our program.’’ Interested sponsors should call 616 891-7910 to learn more. More information, includ- ing an up-to-date schedule and special events can be found at www.fridaynightalive.org .1 . •w IO cn A V m o (jiuk a wt kmiKj Wetitye S^timhuf. Sift. 6 shear Middleville, Ml 49333 pleasure ^795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. Caledonia Post Office to host “passport fair” 'u * ton For those planning a trip out of the country soon and needing a passport, the U.S. Postal Service will be help­ ing by hosting a passport fair weekends on two in Friday and September, Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13 and Sept. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caledonia Post Office, 9339 Cherry Valley Avenue SE. The passport fair will take HE place within the customer lobby, with separate areas ’ll ii Illi staffed by trained postal employees to handle the application, fee payment, passport photo and verifica­ tion processes. passport “With new requirements in place, the Postal Service has made it more convenient for cus­ tomers to travel internation­ ally by promoting our pass­ port application services that are available at over 150 locations r in •Il_stal Michigan,” says Postmaster V •• We'll be there! iwnlsi ■ • at www.travel.state.gov. Mark O. Thiel. The Post Office always recommends coming.1 in as «■■■■ 02607748 early as possible •II to apply for a passport — at least three months or earlier before a departure - to avoid any ■ extra costs to expedite an application. New fees went into effect Feb. 1, when applying for a As your local, independent passport book and the new passport card. agent, We'll be there the To help the passport fair day you come in for a process application go smoothly and efficiently, the quote... Postal Service recommends the following: • Bring in proper proof of American citizenship. This The day you buy must be either a certified your first home birth certificate issued by city, county or state; a previ­ •II ous U.S. passport; a certifi­ cate of citizenship; or a natu­ he day your first child is born ralization certificate. (Please note: a hospital-issued birth certificate alone is not The day you need to file a acceptable). • Bring in proof of identity. claim. This must be either a previous U.S. passport; a natural­ ization certificate; a certifi­ cate of citizenship; or a cur­ rent valid driver's license, Through all the changes in your life, we'll be there government ID or military make sure your insurance coverage keeps up. photo ID. Providing Safe. Sound. Secure. Protection from • The passport application •ii requires two recent identical Auto-Owners Insurance Company r photographs of the applicant, which the passport fair site will take for a fee of $15. • To save time, download a vfuto-Owners Insurance Ute Home Cm application at passport www.usps.com/passport to complete beforehand. Customers also may call 800-ASK-USPS to get the location of other area passDelton 269-623-5115 port Post Offices and their Hastings 269-948-3720 passport customer service I • •MJ service hours, or visit the to* . < State Department's web site ■ «« ifrfr'i atetal* - • • • ✓ >7^ - • • • * 00 5 I ik£R•1 I? •n I 7 I I r i A-1 . % ■ z Thank you to everyone for V ’» • • v. «\your thoughts and prayers 5 *' ./(through this difficult time. From J ( thP Tom aot the start start when when Tom got hurt hurt to to l the wonderful tribute. Tom would have loved it. It showed how much Tom was truly loved and that he will be deeply missed. Words cannot describe how we feel I and we appreciate everything. Thank you again The Tom Gehl Family Love ~ I .’V • Mdc to Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. • * �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, August 30, 2008 Tree loses as construction continues at high school by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Kellogg school district administrative staff visited residents along Bender Road across from Thornapple Kellogg High School on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to let them know some sad news: One of the large trees on the east side of the high school at the intersec­ tion of Greenwood and Bender Roads would be removed. The tree was taken down yesterday at about 8 a.m. Superintendent Gary Rider says, “because of a potential safety hazard, the tree needed to be removed before school opens on 99 Tuesday, Sept. 2. The problem was discov­ ered when construction crews began work on the foundation for the new library. According to the dis­ trict, an arborist was consult­ ed immediately to discuss options available. Preserving the tree had been part of the design plan for the new addi­ tion with a sidewalk curving around the tree. Cut and damaged roots resulted from both •It excava­ tion for the new foundation and the realignment of a storm sewer pipe. It would also be necessary to cut back the canopy of the tree. Such pruning would cause the tree “significantly unbal­ to be anced” Rider said, to the east and might be in danger of falling over. Additional pruning was predicted to cause further harm and stress to the tree. Because the tree was already leaning toward the east over a public right of way and in an active pedes­ trian area, it was recom- mended that it be removed before the start of school. The district hopes to pre­ serve a large cross section slice of the trunk for later use, perhaps as a sign. In addition the tree will be processed with the chips used on the grounds of the district. Rider says, “It is our goal to preserve the trees and nat­ ural landscaping in all our construction projects, but we never place the safety of our students at risk.” The district’s landscape engineer is already developmg a new plan for the area that includes planting many trees near the high school. The district is also now look­ ing at the area where the tree was removed for special •u added Rider. landscaping, I 1 J z I I I Continued construction impacts start of new year at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, will be filled with changes. Construction is ongoing at the cafeterias at Lee and McFall so for the next sever­ al weeks, students will be eating in their classrooms. Most work on classrooms •!• at the Lee and McFall build­ ings will be completed by the start of the new school year. Page is ready to celebrate the first day of school without any construction impact. Parents will see some changes in parking at both Lee and McFall. Only buses and staff vehicles may enter Lee Elementary school from West Main Street. This is the entrance with the “Welcome to Lee” sign. All other vehi­ cles will enter from Minstehr Drive, and the route is count­ er-clockwise. Parents may not park in the drop-off area. At Page, parents should park in the front lot. There is no parking in the drop-off area. Buses and staff parking is in the rear. Unfortunately, McFall is facing additional construc­ tion to its gymnasium. In a letter sent to parents, Superintendent Gary Rider and McFall Principal Bill Rich explained that repair work on cracks that had been found on the south wall of the gym began last week and were scheduled to be com­ plete before school opened. However, when work started on this area, it was found that there were signifi­ cant long-term structural issues that should be addressed. An independent consultant found what he characterized as “unaccept­ able construction methods •Ii ” which had been used to build much of the wall more than 50 years ago. He explained that the only way to be able to see the extent of the prob­ lem was to peel back some of the brick, just as the masons had done in this case. The consultant recom­ mended that school district opt for a solution that would get to the root of the issue rather than attempt to put a “band aid” on the problem. The district’s architectural and construction firms should have repair options to consider within the next week that will include time­ lines for completion of the Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Tracey Muoio at 616.559.4571 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com a tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION Good things happen when people get United. 02697668 project. Parents will be noti­ fied as updates •II are available. “To be very conservative in regard to safety, we now need to consider this area a work zone,” said Rich. “This means that we may need to shut down the gym for some time. It also means that in addition to not using the gym, part of the drive south of the gym wall will need to be barricaded until repairs are complete.” Barricades will extend into the driveway. A new traffic flow will accommo­ date this change. The main drive leading to the circle will be restricted to buses, especially at the beginning and end of the school day. Cars should enter the south parking lot by the tennis courts from the drive leading from Second Street. The south lane of the parking lot will be designated as a one-way drive heading west toward the school. The north lane will be designated as “one way,” heading east away from McFall. The first row of parking spaces closest to the building and along the sidewalk will no longer be used since this will become the school bus exit lane. “We will begin the year with staff directing traffic to help everyone adapt to the new traffic patterns,” said Rich. This temporary solution will work for now and hope­ fully minimize inconven­ ience to everyone. Traffic patterns may be adjusted after the start of the school year. 07519538 V Caledonia Community Schools Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Fall 2008/2009 Preschool Our preschool program provides a positive first school experience for young children. The curriculum includes teaching of basic readiness skills in lanlan­ guage, literacy, math and motor skills and is aligned to the Caledonia Community School’s K-12 curriculum. We also provide opportunities for children to develop peer relationships through play, while nurturing chil­ dren’s creativity, problem solving and curiosity. Monthly newsletters and twice a year conferences/progress reports help to foster communication between parents and staff. DLECC is currently taking applications for Fall 2008. Classes begin I Monday, September 8, 2008. All classes are held at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center and meet 2 or 3 times per week. Register soon * • space is limited! Call DLECC • 891-6220 or Email: ruplem @caledonia.k 12.mi.us a Even though the gym is closed until repairs are com­ plete, arrangements are being made so that students will still have physical edu­ cation class. In good weath­ er, gym class will be outside with other arrangements made during rainy weather. “We hope that the board will be able to review options for the McFall gym­ nasium at the September 8 board meeting,” added Rider. The middle school is fac­ ing a new school year with­ out the impact of construc­ tion. Principal Jon Washbum said, “The staff is very enthusiastic about the start of the new year. We hope that everyone brings a positive attitude to the first days of school.” Parents should not park in the circular drive in front of the school or in the bus drop­ off drive. Parking is avail­ able in the front parking lot. Phase I demolition and construction began at the high school this summer. The first phase of construc­ tion is mainly the library and a new academic wing with numerous classrooms. Phase I will be complete by the beginning of the 2009-10 school year. Phase II is scheduled to start at the end of the 200809 school year. The second phase construction includes art rooms, choir and band rooms, computer labs, a “main street” gathering place and entrance, athletic offices, guidance and counseling offices and main offices. Phase II will be completed for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. Demolition and work has begun on the new auditori­ um. The work on the 800seat facility will take the most time going through Phase I and Phase II. The plan is to be in the new audi­ torium by December 2011, said Rider. The main offices have been moved to the athletic lobby. Principal Tony Koski, assistant principal Eric Proseus, and secretary Becky Otto are in cubicles, and Dawn Humphrey and Vicky Marsh are located in the con­ stand. cession Visitors should use the sports lobby entrance to get to the’ main office. The guidance/counseling offices are located in rooms 503 and 505. Parents should ++ <. * A ~ I —. use the athletic lobby entrance and check in with Humphrey to get to the coun­ seling offices. Visitors will be issued passes during the school day. The athletic department is located directly across from the training room. To access the office, use the athletic lobby entrance and check in with Humphrey to get to ath­ letic director Brian Balding or Sharon Jansma in the ath­ letic offices. During the school day, visitors passes will be issued. The offices will be located in these areas for two years. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be located in its previous location for the 2008-09 school year with a new entrance. Library patrons will now have to use the south parking lot and enter through athletic lobby to get to the library. Library users must check in with Humphrey to get a visitor’s pass during the school day before going to the library. After school, library patrons will be able to enter the library through the athlet­ ic lobby entrance without signing in. Library hours beginning Sept. 2 are 8 a.m. to 44 p.m. Monday, p.m. Wednesday and Friday and from m on from 88 a.m. a.m. to to 8 n p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The library drop box is located at the athletic lobby entrance. The new library will be ready for the start of the 2009-10 school year. Many parents have con­ •!• cerns about where the con­ cert, play and musical per­ formances will be held since the auditorium has been demolished. The administra­ tion has decided to hold the bigger concerts and produc­ tions at the First Baptist Church of Middleville while the new auditorium is under construction. Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be rent­ ing the facility for these pro­ ductions. .•II High school students may only park in the south park­ ing lot. Absolutely no stu­ dents can have their vehicles parked in the stadium park­ ing lot during the school day. The stadium parking lot will be used for bus drop-off and pick-up. Staff will also use the stadium lot for park­ ing during the school day. Parent/student drop-off and pick-up will be by the entrance for the main office (in the south parking lot using the athletic lobby entrance). Anyone who has ques­ tions about the start of the school year can contact the individual schools or the •JI. Thornapple Kellogg School District administration office at 795-3313. i ft $ I I IkWSa ijdsija'.1 ( fatal* ra­ tal® ft Ml k • i' Oc L«»i u. tout Ik'skiiI * H If I "tl! You Have Taught Your Dog To Rollover Nil Si Let US -’X'S ‘U, Help Take I E •- Care of J SB 3H wTI 11 Your Retirement % f»4 Rollover IP I gB w H ’ St 4- a DeVries Insurance PARADISE FINANCIAL. 891-8125 DeVriesAgency.com 9359 Cherry Valley Caledonia lAuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business I-.1S 54 5 & �Deadline nears for Barry County photo contest The deadline for the 2009 Barry County photography contest for the Louise Ann Stockham memorial fund is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15. “Buildings and Bridges of Barry County" is the theme for the 2009 Barry County Calendar. As the initial bene­ ficiary of the Louise Ann Stockham memorial fund, Pennock Hosoital Hospital will receive framed and matted reproduction of the 12 cho­ sen photos. The Barry Community Foundation is looking for photographs that showcase Scissors would have seemed a little too, well, domesticated to cut the ribbon at the the county s charm. TO ^>5 !) $ S' Ribbon “cut” at store opening Cherry Valley Stove and Saw store ceremony with the Caledonia Merchant Association. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jeff DeVries, Rebecca Lectka, Kim Bush-Hunter, owner Lyn VanTil holding chainsaw, Vince Impellizzeri, owner Jim VanTil, Tim Kelly, Bruce Higgins, Moe Damghani, (back) Ken Myers, Kendrew Mueller, Clare Harkema, Jane Debat, Randy Joppie, Darlene Billett, Denise Kujath, Levi Dutcher, Ann Schultz, Ron Prins and Jim Shoaf. The store, located at 9790 Cherry Valley Avenue, one block south of Main Street, sells wood-burning stoves, grills, chainsaws and related equipment. Call 616-891-7500 for more information. «>k “it. i ,*» he 4 S ■ a V • * *»e. I Area may see increase in dollar coin use •"a’mi * > i Jit lily tr I iul . L■iil ■’i s^tsiw htt ran ill asrsisiraij sw k ktatkto nil w *3 id to :hi 11 / 1 ri ntiitKix si: V ; e ktorMiteih- a ctosKito tai < j EJSlitoiS m*11 |i EEmlum B J fl i as? K Hi E W '• SI ■In'1!*’** •t I® II The United States Mint has chosen Grand Rapids as one of four pilot cities in the United States to test new efforts to encourage regular use of the $1 coin. A series of events at attractions and retailers, as well as televi­ sion, radio, newspaper and communications. online seeks to make Grand Rapids residents aware of the bene­ fits of regularly using the $1 coin. The campaign begins this month. “This is the first program of its kind to inspire shop­ pers, diners and commuters to use $1 coins in their nor- mal, everyday activities,” said U. S. Mint Director Ed Moy. “When each of us spends the $1 coin, we make a difference for our country, because the $1 coin is durable and using it saves the nation money. We hope our pilot cities lead the change.” The $1 coin lasts for decades and is 100 percent recyclable, so using it could save the country billions of dollars over the years, said Moy. The upcoming events will encourage Grand Rapids res­ idents to appreciate the bene­ fits of the $1 coin and use it The Wisdom Wellness Center presents the next Weight Loss Challenge and Wellness Workshop! Gel a Jump on those New Year Resolutions! You are what you eat! Come and learn all about how to eat right, how to read labels, good fats vs bad fats, how much protein you really need, good carbs vs bad carbs, detoxification, why soda and is bad for you, cardiovascular health and lots more! i r "•I rl r Cash Prizes for Top 3 Biggest Losers!! 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge just $29! Weekly weigh-ins. before and after measurements and photos are required. Personalized coaching is available! •ailable! You do not need to be using any special products or program to participate. li n Wellness Workshop Only Option • • Don't need to lose weight or just want to learn more?? The Wellness Workshop classes without weigh-ins is only $15! Dates: Classes start September 8 & 9 Times : Monday or Tuesday evening at 7 pm. 11 Plage: The Wisdom Wellness Center 10015 Cascade Road. Lowell Twp. Class size is limited! Call today to reserve a spot!! Call Cheryl at (616) 868-7551 or email Cheryl@WisdomWellnessCenter.com fA 06676753 Z/ I I regularly, in the hope that the city could set a new trend in money usage that the entire country will follow. Grand Rapids was chosen because it is known as a unique, yet all-American city. The other three pilot cities are Portland, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Charlotte, N.C. Dollar coins have been a part of America's currency for many decades, but they have not been widely used interchangeably with paper money. The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, which was passed by Congress and approved by President George W. Bush, supports the pilot program. The presi­ dential $1 coin program, which began in 2007 with the release of the George Washington presidential $1 coin, honors the nation’s presidents in the order that they served. Each presiden­ tial $ 1 coin features an image of the president on the obverse (heads side) and a common reverse (tails side) featuring the Statue of Liberty. The mint issues four presidential $1 coins per year, with coins honoring Presidents James Monroe, Adams, John Quincy Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren in 2008. These coins feature larger, more dramatic artwork, as well as the year of minting or Pluribus “E issuance, Unum, “In God We Trust” and the mint mark inscribed on each coin's edge. The U. S. Mint has produced more than 1 billion new $1 coins since 2007. For more information on the mint or the presidential $1 coin program, visit www.usmint.gov. • 1___ T___________________ The contest is open to all Barn County residents. Each entn should be an 8-by-lOinch original work, with a label containing the artist's name, address and phone number, as well as the title of the print. Color prints must be accompanied by a digital file or a negative. The judges will choose the top 12 entries. Each calendar will cost S5, and proceeds will support Stockham Memorial Fund, which makes donations in s the form of art to Barry County area non-profit organizations. A monetary' donation also makes funds available for the Thomapple Arts Council to jury new pieces for the collection. The fund also accepts donations of any art form that can be displayed throughout the county for residents to enjoy. Contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 for further questions about the contest or for information about any of the over 140 funds the foundation holds. The theme for the 2010 calendar will be “A Day in the Life of Barr) County.” * YAC plans set for start of new year Youth Advisory Council Lauren summer intern Matthews is excited about the start of the new YAC year. The Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council is getting ready to begin another year of fun, grant-making% and community service projects here in Barry County. “YAC has a meeting on the second Sunday of every month during the school year, and once or twice a month, YACers are able to participate in a community said project,” service Matthews, “YAC is a won­ B derful way to give back to your community by volun­ teering and working on serv­ ice projects all year round.” An example of a commuservice project is the annual roof sit. This year, on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., YAC will be raising money for the Community Action Agency's Walk for of outside Warmth Secondhand Corners in downtown Hastings. Funds raised will go toward helping to heat homes of elderly and dis­ abled people who cannot afford to do so. Scaffolding will be assembled on the cor­ ner and YAC members will sit out the night to collect donations from cars and peo­ ple as they go by. On Sept. 13, YAC will be holding a fall retreat at Fish Hatchery Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. An orientation for new members will be held during this time; new mem­ bers will be able to learn about YAC and its projects •re CALEDONIA SCHOOLS •* £j - ■ I PRICE REDUCED! $165,000 9949 WHITNEYVILLE * %* •• kh s 1 '• • • -'-L NEAR CAMPAU LAKE 8766 88TH ST. $71,200 For more information or to schedule a private showing please contact SOLD □ I I 319 N Broadway • Haaftnqs Ml 49056 269-945-2488 Chet A <w» <mr liMtnp www.grar.com or w w w.realestate-mls.com m Tir -jt ■“~~nr CLASSIC REALTY MLS n *■ r i • I ! i > I as well as have fun and meet fellow members. The Youth Advisory Council is open to teenagers from ages 13 to 21. Anyone interested in being involved with YAC should contact Jennifer Richards at the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 ext. 266 or visit www.barrycf .org to print off a newmember packet. .h* Middleville Family Dentist Brian McKeown D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 I I - J- ■ W | | M 1 1 START THE SCHOOL YEAR RIGHT •• : I j Call Today To Schedule Your Back to School Cleaning OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS | 269.795.4400 01555830 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. August 30, 2008 Page brothers to be honored at Heritage Day by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gerry and Ray Page have been chosen grand marshals of this year's Heritage Day parade in Middleville. They were nominated by Heritage Day committee member Frank Fiala. They will be featured on a float in the parade, which will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. Gerry worked for the Thomapple Kellogg school •It district for 35 years. He was football and basketball coach, principal at the high and middle schools and was superintendent for six years. Page Elementary School is named for him. He taught accounting, world history, government and economics. Ray worked for the district for 34 years from 1955 to 1989. He was a teacher, coached football, basketball and track and started the drivers education program. He taught history, govern­ ment and personal finance. Their mother, Esther (Schmidt) Page had taught in country schools and Gerry says, “gave them the word — Drives begin for TK ‘09 senior party Fundraisers this year will support the post-graduation overnight party for the Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2009. The first such event, on Saturday, Sept. 6, will take place during Heritage Days. The lemonade stand at 'flu Wortts Hui Main and High streets will be serving up fresh-squeezed lemonade for $3 and $5. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the traditional pork barbecue sale returns before the home football game against Caledonia. The food will be sold in the high school parking lot next to the entrance to the stadium. On the menu will be a meal of a pulled-pork sand­ wich, with chips, cookie and pop for $5. Labor Day Only 1O% OFF* I BIG GREEN EGG *Eggs Only (Med., Large & XL) Cherry Valley Stove & Saw § o*. in o 9790 Cherrv Valley Ave., Caledonia 616-891-7500 New Fall Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8-6 • Thurs. 8-9 • Sat. 8-3 Big i Green Always In Season get an education and go to college.” Both boys grew up on a farm in Reed City. After col­ lege, Gerry and his wife, Lois, purchased a resort in the Gun Lake area. He got a certificate so he could teach in the winter and work at the resort in the summer. Both Pages lived next door to each other for many years. Ray starting looking for a job while he was in the serv­ ice and was hired by superin­ tendent Earl VanSickle before he left the Army. Gerry also served in the Army Air Force. Gerry and Lois have six children: Terry, Randi, Vicki, Thomas, Karen and Steven; and Ray and his wife, Marilyn, have four: Deborah, Scott, Brenda and Jeff. All graduated from TK and from college. They have 18 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren between them. Their families live all over the country Their children worked at the resort growing up. In fact Fran French, the co-director of Heritage Day says, ‘They were my first bosses.” She worked at the resort's con­ cession stand. Both men were active in the Middleville Rotary Club. “Working at the schools and being involved in the community are important to us,” said Ray. r J z ’r I,F “ ' fLwil •I •r-c r x1 z Heritage Days grand marshals Ray and Jerry Page wjth wives Marilyn and Lois are getting ready to be honored durjng the Heritage Day parade on Saturday, Sept. J* $ 6. The parade will travel from McFall through downtown beginning at 10:30 a.m. £ Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. III 1ft 00 Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 06660266 Wayland llUl* 216 N. Main 792-0515 0^' MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ft* -r Gainey Family YMCA i a branch of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids I1 SOCCER LEAGUES FLAG FOOTBALL for boys and girls ages 4-8 years SPORTS SAMPLER ilvisA for boys and girls in K-2nd Grades (co-ed) NEW! Sign up for both fall and spring soccer - a total of 14 weeks! ■tioM September 16-0ctober 23 Behind Emmons Lake Elementary School for boys and girls ages 3-4 Duncan Lake M.S. outdoor basketball courts Tuesday: 9:00-9:45 a.m. and 5:30-6:15 p.m. Instructors will be available to help and assist in the devel­ opment of skills as well as team building and fair play. Kindergarten Thursday: 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. September 8-0ctober 25 Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m. 1 st-2nd Grade Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m. YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Dutton Elementary School Under 5/Under 6 coed teams are geared toward YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 it for boys and girls ages 4-5 Duncan Lake M.S. outdoor basketball courts ***a to Thursday: 10:00-10:45 a.m. or 6:20-7:05 p.m. 8/1/03-7/31/04 8/1/02-7/31/03 8/1/00-7/31/02 play games YMCA Member: $30 or $75 for 3 or more from same family Non-Member: $60 or $145 for 3 or more from same family TENNIS SKILLS CLASS FALL LACROSSE for boys and girls in grades 1-8 September 16-0ctober 25 High School Lacrosse Practice Field, behind Emmons Lake Elementary Equipment Needed: Lacrosse Stick Tuesday: 6-6:45 p.m. 1 Wednesday: 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday: 6-6:45 p.m. YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 IM YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 for boys and girls ages 6-12 September 8-0ctober 21 Duncan Lake Middle School tennis courts MUSIC & MOVEMENT Age 6-8 Monday: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Age 9-12 Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m. for boys and girls ages 18 months-2 years 5 Instructor: Monique Brennan Parent or caregiver must attend. YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 1st-2nd Grade 3rd/4th/5th 6th/7th/8th a® Tuesday: 10:00-10:45 a.m. and 6:20-7:05 p.m. first time soccer players. Under 5 born between Under 6 born between Under 8 born between Under 5/6/8 will practice and on Saturdays. * HUIML I PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS August-October Instructor Kerry Bashlor Equipment Needed: Tennis Racquet Private Lessons (your child and instructor) Ages 6-14 3 weeks: $85 • 6 weeks: $160 • 8 weeks: $200 Semi-Private Lessons (6 weeks) Ages 6-14 mi 7 Thursday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Caledonia Dance Center YMCA Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 KINDERGYM for boys and girls ages 3-5 years Instructor: Monique Brennan Tuesday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. Caledonia Dance Center s l>; YMCA Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 2 participants: $75 each • 4 participants: $50 each Call 285-9077 for more information or to sian ud' We put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Financial assistance is available to mose whoX. _______________ visit us at www.grymca.org 02697696 •• �k 4 I F I Jh. k The Sun and News. Middleville. August 30. 2008/ Page 11 I Local artist helps UICA complete project kk it I b El I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thu Tran of Caledonia is a recent graduate of East Kentwood High School and is starting at MSU in the fall. She spent the summer work­ ing on an ArtWorks program with the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts design­ ing a mural in 2-by-2-foot squares. When asked her favorite part of the ArtWorks pro­ gram, she wrote, “I loved working with an experienced artist. This program really helped me develop skills in the arts.” This project creating 700 mural squares took two groups to finish. One group began in the first session from mid-June to the end of July, followed by the second session from the end of July through August. Tran was one of the two students in both sessions. A total of 21 students worked on this one project, including I ’• & h I L I k A| 51 1 I r I ri hili Uta.1 ■ II ^Sob, IT’S BETTER TO REVIEW I YOUR ANNUITY some friends of the students. The final project will be on display Sept. 11, the national Day of Caring. The project that Tran worked on was commis­ sioned by UICA as signage for a the new UICA location at Fulton and Division. The students worked under lead artists Kelly Allen and David Schofield to create the block of murals For this project, volunteer representatives from UICA. Steelcase, Triangle, and Fifth-Third Bank will be at the UICA’s gallery' on Fulton to help students unveil and attach their work of art. The mural represents the UICA, its role in the community, and the growing importance of the arts in Grand Rapids. ArtWorks is job program for youths aged 14 to 2) that offers real-life job opportuni- ties in the arts. ArtWorks stu­ dents interviewed, are screened, and placed togeth­ er with other students in groups with diverse educa­ tional, artistic and socio-eco­ nomic backgrounds. Professional artists lead groups through the process of completing art-based job assignments for local busi­ nesses and organizations. Designed to give students an arts-based service learning experience, ArtWorks 2008 Summer Program was able to serve more than 70 diverse students from 21 different area schools. The students have left their mark in Grand Rapids with a 40-foot mural on Plainfield Avenue, a sus­ pended sculpture and clay tiles and vessels installed in the new Grand Rapids Foundation, Community public art pieces for West Environmental Michigan Save Action Council’s Your Ash ...” campaign, and murals for the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. These public works of art embody the accomplish­ ments of the ArtWorks Summer Program. The suc­ cess of the program will con­ tinue to adding color, beauty, and visual richness to the Grand Rapids community. UICA Gallery hours are Sunday noon to 7 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday noon to 10 p.m. The UICA is closed on Mondays. The current UICA loca­ tion is at 41 Sheldon 9 oulevard SE in Grand Rapids. For more informa­ tion about the ArtWorks pro­ gram or other UICA activi­ ties, check the website at www.uica.org. Thu Tran from Caledonia works on one of the murals which are part of one of this year’s Artworks projects. Buying Scrap Gold for Cash THAN RETHINK YOUR RETIREMENT. ri ■ * fU II you own an annuity, it just makes sense to review it even now and then. Ihat’s win we offer complimentary annuity reviews. Then you can make sun- your annuity* J slays in sync with your goals. Plus, then- may be Icatiirrs your current annuity simply doesn’t offer. «1 k 4® Mi «■ .'I.' 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After breathing a few sighs of relief, Heritage Day organizer Fran French said. “We are making a few lastminute adjustments but are really excited with the plans for this year’s event.” This year, there will be events at the Wenger farm on Bender Road, the tractor pull in front of the bus garage on Bender Road and at several downtown locations. Registration for the 5K run begins at 6:45 a.m. at the gazebo near the bridge downtown. The run will begin at 8 a.m. on Irving Road near Loop Road. Late registration is available. Weigh-in for tractors begins at 7 a.m., with pulling set to start at 8 a.m. The festival, for many, begins at the pancake break­ fast and bake sale from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Also beginning at 8 a.m. will be a men's softball tour­ nament at Spring Park. These are the final games of the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission tournament. The public is invited to stop by Spring Park and cheer on the play­ ers. Craft vendors will have wares on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown. This includes baskets, the Beacon Society, friends of the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library book sale and more. At 10 a.m., parade line-up will begin at the parking lot McFall at Elementary School. The parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. and will cross M-37 and travel east on Street. Main Everyone should be ready to be amazed at this year's parade, said French. Food vendors will set up on High Street beginning at 10 a.m. Stagecoach rides will be YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to implement improvements consisting of the control of nuisance, exotic aquatic plant species in Payne Lake, and to cre­ ate a Special Assessment District for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be implemented and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is proposed to include all parcels of land abutting Payne Lake and back lots that have deeded or ded­ icated access to Payne Lake. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received an estimate of the costs of such improvements in the approximate amount of $15,000 per year for five years (2009 to 2013), and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board, at or before the hearing, signed by record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the land area in the proposed Special Assessment District, then the township board may not proceed unless it determines that Petitions in support of the proj­ ect, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the land area to be made into the Special Assessment District, have been filed with the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Special Assessment District and Estimate of Costs will be conducted at a Special Meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th, 2008. Property shall not be added to the proposed Special Assessment District and the original estimate of cost shall not be increased by more than 10% without further notice and public hearing. At such hearing, the board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Cost Estimates or to said Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 Janice C. Lippert - w Yankee Springs Township Clerk 08772385 / Back-to-School COMPLETE EYE EXAMS ~ I n -J HEALTHCARE HEAlTUCARt NOT NOT UWARFARE I WARFARE I • ■ j's- COMPLETE PAIR OF EYEGLASSES UP TO 19 YEARS OLD • COUPON VALID: AUG. 1 - SEPT. 30, 2008 III — aj ’ t ONLY QQ s75°° £ O t *e«L I WAR MONEY 'J FOR • te, TH Hl' ■ ( I- r * • 7 Hr 17 HSIMEALIHCAm ^RFA * 7^< I All 1 V- ■w HEALTH CARE t V co V0TWARFARE? ■ I / * if h * *'' -Z-*-** i i I, r.jf lLJ-1 I PRQftfS 0V T*"^ i ‘- IT r** gfe - w i . ’> I tea K J "I ' £.A ■ S L. ^5 tv X?® / v-.v Several area residents gathered in Middleville last week to show their support for universal health care. Residents of Middleville turned out to bring the issue of universal health care to the community. SEE ’ QUALITY EYE CARE FOR YOUR CHILD * L B ISN’T ikSIGHT. ■ 'A? The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan and Progressive Democrats of America sup­ port HR 676 which is the house bill drafted by Congressman John Conyers that would provide single­ payer universal health care for all U. S. citizens. One hundred booklets containing facts on health care were given to motorists as they waited at the light on M-37 and Main Street. “People in our community are still getting used to see­ ing us on this comer with our messages of ending the war i Ito -I See CARE, previous page Public Notice • f-_ ■: ‘ • •?. ♦ •z- For the Village of Freeport Residents a $ & I I 3 I I I A Public Hearing for the Village of Freeport will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 8:45pm in the Freeport Community Hall, for the pro­ posed ordinance to appoint a Village Clerk. -Tr I I I l>. Ordinance Synopsis: An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Clerk. S ’I 3 ft •- PRESCRIPTION WITHIN CONTACT LENS FITTINGS. .3 -* I Cannot be used with insurance or other discounts • ONE Coupon Per Patient 1 J J I PRE-TEENS & TEENS - INTERESTED IN CONTACT LENSES? > WE’RE OFFERING r* al During August & September ‘Cannot be used in combination with insurance benefits 30% OFF > r* I L •* **• Mr* n A- .A I’ A7 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I % rr? *1 I Cri * h T "C 4.* III r V wr X& I X ONLY p.m. and barrel racing and a speed show at the farm on Bender Road at 2 p.m. The Rotary Club's Duck Race will begin at the bridge over the Thomapple River at 2 p.m. Rotary members will be selling tickets until the start of the race. A pizza-eating contest, sponsored by Three Brothers Pizza, will fill the Main Street Stage at 3 p.m. Activities on Sunday, Sept. 7, include a Cowboy •it Church service at Scales Prairie Farm at 10 a.m. and races beginning at noon. The Middleville United Methodist Church will host a sloppy joe dinner at 6 p.m. and a fall festival of music and words at 7 p.m. Group calls for universal health care v FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY I p.m. and the Caledonia Strike Percussion show at 3:15 p.m. In addition, rock music comes to the stage at 4:15 p.m. The Lions Club is bring­ ing a “hurdy gurdy" to the event as well. Car show set up and regis­ tration begins at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street across from stage with the car show from noon to 4 p.m., alongside an antique tractor show. Other activities taking place away from Main Street are a TAPRC flag football game at 1 p.m. at McFall and a rodeo at Wenger’s Scales Prairie Farm. There will be a greased pig contest from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., pony rides from 11:30 to 4 available downtown from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Calvin Hill Park is the place to be for children's activities from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers from the First Baptist Church are planning to bring inflatable toys. Main stage presentations begin with a dedication of the new fishing dock. Heritage Day participants are invited to walk down the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail to see the new, accessible fishing platform next to the first bridge. Entertainment on the main stage will begin at noon with the PJ Weber magic show, followed by Steve Hunt’s Elvis tribute show at 1:15 I .1 ’’ Section 2. Term of office. 6 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT UP T0 19 YEARS 0LD Section 1. Establishment of office. ‘W Section 3. Effective date. Jr? % Section 4. Adoption. 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 - 269-945-3888 EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC i m o For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-2001 Call today and make your appointment with one of our providers ... Section 5. Publication. J- 1 r 1I Kimberly J. Norris, David D. Harrell, Paul A. Brown. M.D. M.D. DO. A complete description of the proposed ordinance may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. S V'**' . Laura Kenyon. O.D. Ann Hcmmeke, O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D. 06676384 Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk I �I The Sun and News. Middleville. August 30, 2008/ Page 13 Chronic wasting disease found in Kent County Xs I w & 2% * U K % those areas will become con­ taminated with the feces of infected animals, making them a source of CWD infec­ tion for years to come. Additionally, the provi­ sions include a mandatory deer check for hunters who take a deer within Kent County’s Tyrone, Solon, Nelson, Sparta, Algoma, Courtland, Alpine, Plainfield, and Cannon townships, which contain the surveillance area or "hot zone." All hunters who lake a deer during any deer hunt­ ing season this fall within the "hot zone" will be required to visit a DNR deer check station so that their deer can be tested for CWD. The DNR currently is seekingI locations for additional deer check stations in the area to make it more convenient for hunters. To prevent unintentional spread of CWD, the only parts of deer harvested in the surveillance zone that will be allowed to be transported out will be boned meat, capes, •It and antlers cleaned of all soft tissues. In addition, all transport •It of live wild deer, elk and moose will be prohibited statewide, including transport for reha­ •It bilitation purposes. Currently, there is no live animal test for CWD, and infected animals often show no signs of illness for years in spite of being infectious to other animals. Movement for rehabilitation purposes may speed geographic spread of the disease. The DNR will act immedi­ ately to test an additional 300 deer within the "hot zone" in Kent County. The DNR will be cooperating with local officials to collect fresh road-killed deer, and will be urging deer hunters partici­ pating in the early antlerless season on private land in September to comply with the mandatory deer check. in Landowners Kent County's "hot zone" who would like to obtain diseasecontrol permits to cull deer from their property and assist with the collection of deer for testing should contact the DNR’s Wildlife Disease Lab at 517-336-5030. Permits will be available immediate­ ly upon •It request. Landowners who do not want to cull deer, but want to participate in the collection of deer for testing, can get assistance from the DNR in culling deer. DNR officials reminded citizens that, to date, there is no evidence that CWD poses a risk to humans, nor has there been verified evidence that the disease can be trans­ mitted to humans. I. v p- Labor Day walk S' 1. .i i Hr4’ 1 •n 1 * fl < U- I sW85 Middleville is organizing a bridge walk on Labor Day, Sept. 1, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. as part of the Labor •It Day Community Walks held throughout the state in con­ junction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk to •J support “Getting Michigan •- ” Moving. The Village of Middleville Labor Day Bridge Walk crosses eight bridges on a 5K walk along part of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The event starts at Stagecoach is Monday Park Downtown in Middleville. Participants will receive a certificate and water for participation. As an added incentive, a picture of the walker is worth a $2 gift certificate from Pharmacy Bosley Pharmacv in Hastings and a Medbu v Tattoo. If Village President Lon Myers is in the photo with the walker, Bosley will add a bag of caramel com to the loot. See WALK, page 15 CARE, continued from previous page and health care for all,” said member Patricia Wilson. (JaAmq (DonliAlAy ftoh (^hiljcbdLn & (IdidlA CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 1 £ »i®rt 1 ®iwiF »4 I 1 In the wake of an announcement Monday that disease chronic wastin; (CWD) has been confirmed in a three-year old privatelyowned white-tailed deer in Kent County, the Michigan Natural Department of Resources is actingv immedi­ ately to implement provi­ sions of the state’s surveil­ lance and response plan for CWD. Among the provisions is an immediate ban on all bait­ ing and feeding of deer and elk in the Lower Peninsula. DNR conservation officers will step up surveillance and enforcement efforts on bait­ ing. M aiting and feedin, unnaturally congregate deer into close contact, thus increasing the transmission of contagious diseases such as CWD and bovine tubercu­ losis. Bait and feed sites increase the likelihood that Welcoming New Patients •I f r m l? n®s,f „ a $ 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia. Ml J- < One customer of the gas station on the comer came over to introduce herself and thank us for being there with our message of “Healthier Not Warfare,” added Wilson. The woman talked about her husband who is on his sec­ ond rotation in Iraq and about his job escorting and guarding Halliburton trucks as they travel within the country. “She said that it's not right that he is risking his life every day for Halliburton as the company makes billions on the war and private con- tractors are paid four times what our service men and related earn,” women Wilson. On the other end of the •Il spectrum, one angry-looking woman passenger in a car on Main Street told me that she didn't need health care because she has a job,” said Wilson, noting that the woman may have been enlightened by information Qf in the publication, publication. course she declined my offer of a free booklet.” Public Notice For the Village of Freeport Residents I fir ik A Public Hearing will be held on Monday September 8, 2008, at 8:45 in the Freeport Community Hall for the proposed appointed Village Treasure Ordinance. This hearing will also coincide with the proposed appointed village clerk hearing. This is a synopsis of the proposed ordinance: ^rir Z ■z An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Treasurer. z z zif & J Section 1. Establishment of office. Section 2. Term of office. Section 3. Effective date. Section 4. Adoption. RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the current Village Zoning Ordinances, September 8, 2008 at 8:30pm., in the Freeport Community Hall. The purpose of the changes is to comply with the State of Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act. PA Act 110 of 2006 and PA 12 of 2008. Summary are as follows: Article 11 Special Land Uses Sec. 11.02 Filing Request. Article 15 Zoning Board of Appeals, Sec. 15.01 Creation, Membership, Terms of Office. Sec. 15.08 Application and Procedures. Section 5. Publication. Sec. 15.10 Decisions If anyone would like to view the proposed ordinance in its entirety, it may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from The full proposed changes can be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am until 12:00pm. 9:00am - 12:00pm. - ;• — NOTICE — 06676431 Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 08772619 CWD is a fatal neurologi­ cal disease that affects deer, elk and moose. Most cases of the disease have been in Western states, but in the past several years, it has spread to the Midwest and East. Infected animals display abnormal behaviors. loss of bodily functions and a progressive weight loss. More information about CWD is available on the State of Michigan’s Emerging Diseases Web site a 1 www.michigan.gov/chronicwastingdisease. VILLAGE OF » SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 12, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville. Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Pro Tempore Pullen in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson. Mr. Lytle, Mr. Oliver. Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Mr. Myers. President Pro Tempore Pullen asked that the synopsis of the August 12,2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the August 12. 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Pro Tempore Pullen presented the agenda. Parker made a motion to accept the agenda and Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Al! ,Na^ N°"e Absenv Myers. Motion Passed. 2. Ordinance 2044 Noxious Weed was presented. It was moved by Lytle and supported by Oliver that Ordinance No. 2044 to amend Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Middleville relating to nuisances and matters related thereto. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Five (Oliver, Pullen. Van Noord, Corson, and Lytle. Nays: One (Parker). Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. • [•ft 3. Ordinance 2046 Outdoor Furnaces was presented. It was moved by Oliver and supported by Van Noord that Ordinance 2046 to amend Articles I and IV 5 of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Middleville relating to open burning and outd•[•ft r furnaces and matters related thereto. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Six (Parker, Pullen, Van Noord. Corson, Lytle, and Oliver) Nays: None. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 4. Lytle made a motion to accept the current bills dated August 12, 2008 in the amount of $196,885.07. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. one Nays: None. Absent: (Myers). Motion Passed 5. Additional financial charges were submitted for approval. Lytle made motion to accept the additional bills in the amount of $125,295.12 for the Streetscape and West Main Projects. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 6. The Property Committee presented their recommendation for the Village Hall renovation bid. Motion made by Oliver sec­ onded by Lytle to award the (ft Village Hall Renovation Project construction to Scott Williams Builders, Inc., for base bid of $253,956.00 plus Alternate A2 (Siding) of $29,353.00 for a total of $283,309. conditioned upon the Village closing on the financ­ ing of the project in accordance with Act 99 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933. as amended; provided, however, that the Village may waive the financing condition in its discretion and proceed with the project without the financing. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Five (Pullen, Van Noord, Lytle, Oliver and Parker) Nays: III> ILEVULE One (Corson) Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 7. The Finance Committee presented the recommendation for financing the Village Hall Project by installment purchase agreement. Motion was made by Oliver and seconded by Parker to adopt Resolution 08-20 of intent to finance the purchase by construction of an addition to and (ft renovation of the Village Hall by installment purchase agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Five (Van Noord, Lytle. Oliver. Parker and Pullen) Nays: One (Corson). Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 8. Corson made a motion with Lytle supporting to approve the increase of 5% with the United Water (Earth Tech) Contract until June 30. 2009 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Six (Corson, Lytle, Oliver. Parker, Pullen, and Van Noord). Nays: None. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Passed. 9. Parker made a motion with Lytle supporting to accept the construction engineering con­ tract in the amount of $7,950.00 from Williams and Works for the rwill Court Storm Drain Whi_ Project. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. one Nays: None. Absent: (Myers). Motion Passed. 10. Parker made a motion with Lytle supporting to award the bid for Whippoorwill Court Storm Sewer improvements to Kent­ wood Excavating in the amount of $67,003.00. Voice Vote: Ayes: AIL Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 11. Corson made a motion with Van Noord surr rting to allow the placement of the small­ er banner for Heritage Day on the Village property home at 325 W Main St. Voice Vote: Ayes: AIL None. Absent: one Nays: (Myers). Motion Passed. 12. Parker made a motion and Van Noord supported the motion to spend up to $300.00 for a sign to place on or by the Fishing Platform recognizing all that had contributed money or helped in the planning, preparation and building of the platform. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers) Motion Passed. 13. Van Noord made a motion rted the expense and Lytle su I •I•it • el to approve a change order in the amount of $10,000 to Fleis & VandenBrink to replace the collapsed storm sewer and other repairs to Main Street between St James Circle and the Thornapple bridge without addi­ additional tional charge for > engineering Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: one (Myers). Motion Passed. 14. Oliver made a motion and •ftft. _rted Ordinance Lytle su rr 2047 the petition to Rezone Land #08-02 of lot 7, block 61, Plat of Middleville. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: None. Nays: Six (Lytle, Oliver, Parker, Pullen. Van Noord, and Corson. Absent: One (Myers). Motion Failed. 15. At 8:55 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5: •It p.m., Monday 06772482 through Friday. Mb 4 4 �4 Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. August 30, 2008 TK, continued from page 1 4 I ■ J ■ Lid - •Mi. 1 * 7 7* r. ' ■ ... » ‘V » *• '< A*m ‘“4 'A ■ • r •*,.. *5 ft I & 1 * A Work on the new classrooms at McFall is complete but new construction problems involving repairs to the gymnasium have arisen. ..II’'. Parents are reminded that this is the bus and staff entrance only to Lee Elementary School. If] 7 I I I I N I I I I .1 V f ! UH' A The high school hallways were filled with supplies before the start of school. Staff members also are working to create a new learning style in the district. Assistant Superintendent Tom Enslen told the staff, __ A •____ We want to change from education that is a mile wide and an inch deep to one that is of more depth and mean­ ing for students.” In addition, members of the administrative team took the Capturing Kids Hearts Leadership training this BLACK TOP SOIL Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals —4 Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Q Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr O> £ GJ < / ED'SBODYSHOP I onia. M I 7 ■k V I I ' P1I I / \• \ IF V |O J —. Zs r I • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 “VVr meet hr accident" Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ivww.edsbody.com o FO X o X X-. Cranes and heavy equipment fill the former front yard of Thornapple Kellogg High School. IWI r summer and plan to make it possible for teachers new to the district to take the train­ ing. In other news, the gradua­ tion rate at TK seems to have declined from more than 97 percent to more than 91 per­ cent. The same number of students are graduating but the numbers are now based on four-year criteria and other factors. Page fifth grade teacher Beth Bauer was congratulat­ ed for her 30 years of service to the district. Rider also introduced the new staff members in the district. They include Melissa Baum, student teacher; Molly Smith, kindergarten; Marnie Lambitz, first grade; Kristin Stapleton, school psycholo­ gist; Krissta Hannapel, third grade; Stacey deVries, Lee Elementary Special Education; Lindsey Schuiling, third grade; Miranda Baranek, McFall Special Education who was hired after school started last year; Megan Wonders, literacy coach for Lee Elementary; John and Boersma, high school special education teacher. While the kick-off meeting was a time to rejoice in the calling of education, a new orange mug, and time to get back to work after a summer filled with classes, family vacations, weddings, babies and more, teachers and staff left energized to face the nitty-gritty realities of a new year. Rider said he is looking forward to a smooth start of the school year beginning on Sept. 2. Any parent who needs additional information may contact the individual schools or the administration office at 269-795-3313. Thornapple Kellogg high and middle schools start at 7:40 a.m. and finish at 2:25 p.m. The elementary schools begin at 8:55 a.m. and end at 3:40 p.m. Families were notified of bus routes this year. They are not published in The Key for safety reasons. This year, students will not be able to ride home with friends after school. Parents R I I f I I; V I I I I I I I I * I I I I I may ask that students be dropped off at a regular loca­ tion, even if it is different than the pick-up location for childcare purposes. The dis­ trict wants to limit the num­ ber of after-school destina­ tions for which bus drivers need to be responsible. This is also a safety issue. Information about bus routes is available by calling the transportation depart­ ment at 269-795-5540. Parents should not park in bus traffic areas at any of the buildings. Parking is in des­ ignated areas only. Traffic patterns are changed at both Lee and McFall. 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Caledonia senior for­ ward Jason Hodge had a goal and an assist in that spurt, notching an assist on the Scots’ first goal on a nice centering pass to teammate Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper Max Kiel comes out to deflect a shot by Caledonia’s Dale Domer in the sec­ ond half Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Charlie Mulliner. Hodge then scored the game’s sec­ ond goal, stealing the ball away from the last Trojan defender. Caledonia’s third and final goal of the first half came on a penalty kick by Kerry Bestrom after Thornapple Kellogg was whistled for a handball in the box. The Trojan defense stiff­ ened a bit after that, and held the Scots off the scoreboard for the remainder of the half. “This team has more talent than they know what to do with,’’ Caledonia head coach Blair Lincoln said, “but they've got to recognize that they've got to come out with heart." Although the Scots have eight starters returning, Hodge is the lone player who was in the team's top three in scoring last season who is back. He added a second assist on the Scots' first goal of the second half, which was scored by Mulliner. Ben Wunderink scored the Scots' fifth goal, and Sam Stearns scored Caledonia's final two goals on assists from Dale Domer. “We can come up with all kinds of excuses," said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “but we've got a lot of work ahead of us. They're a great group of kids. They work hard and try to put every ounce of effort they can into it." “There's a tremendous lack of experience. We got over and over and over all kinds of the basic stuff." Not only do the Trojans have a young squad, but it was even younger Tuesday because of injuries sustained Saturday that forced a few junior varsity players into the varsity line-up. “We seemed to be a little bit slow to the ball," Jachim said. “Our speed and intensi­ ty’ is not there. We've got to get more aggressive and more acceleration." Part of Caledonia's adjust­ ment period early in the game was getting its preci­ sion passing game used to the turf in Bob White Stadium. It was the Scots first game on an artificial surface this season. Caledonia is now 3-2-2 overall on the season, after falling 4-0 in a big early league showdown with Forest Hills Eastern on I' I Caledonia’s Nate DeBoer (22) gets his foot up to knock a ball down from in front of Thornapple Kellogg defender James Tobin in the first half Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thursday. In their second conference game, the Trojans scored an 11-0 victory over the under­ manned Ottawa Hills squad. TK is now 1-5 overall this season. The two teams played eight aside, because of Ottawa Hills' lack of num­ bers. Curtis Bouchard scored four goals for the Trojans, Austin Lake had two, and Trevor Dalton, Chris Garrison, Steve Cung Bik, James Tobin, and Nick Weesie had one each. I I i.’Wi U'.W 1 iridty » Uuv I IK’ Caledonia’s Jason Hodge (10) steals the ball away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Trevor Dalton deep in the Trojans’ end of the field during the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) stal sirifite I•v '■dhkJi Scot volleyball falls just short ■ wi, of titles at first two tourneys Ifs that time already! Time to get ready for school! Let our stylists touch up your look or give you a whole new look for school! Book your appointment before September 1, 2008 and receive: *5.00 OFF *10.00 OFF 10% OFF — All Hair Cuts All Coloring Services All Spa Services Located at 4525 N. M-37 Hwy, Middleville Town Center, Suite M Call Today For Your Appointment Receive a FREE Gift with any service when coming in before school starts! 02697802 The Caledonia varsity vol­ leyball team opened its sea­ son at last Saturday’s Belding Invitational, and scored a second-place finish. Fighting Scot head coach Missy Ritz called it a “good first outing". The host Redskins were the only team to beat the Fighting Scots on the day, in the five-team tournament. Belding topped Caledonia in the finals in three games 2520, 18-25, 15-12. The two teams' pool play meeting was just as tight, with the Redskins winnings 12-25, 25-21, 15-5. In pool play, the Scots scored a 25-8, 25-13 win over Ionia, a 25-14, 25-19 win over Portland, and a 3028, 26-24 win over West Catholic. The Scots and Falcons met up again in the championship semifinals, where Caledonia scored a 25-17, 25-19 win to advance to the finals. Caledonia came up one win short or reaching the finals when it returned to -■’utait action Wednesday at the Kenowa Hills Invitational. The Scots were a perfect 3-0 in pool play, and didn't drop a game in topping Zeeland East 26-24, 25-22; Sparta 25-16, 25-18; and Union 25-9, 25-12. From there, the Scots moved onto the quarterfinals where they topped White Cloud 25-18. In the semifi­ nals, Caledonia gave Spring Lake a run before falling 2725,21-25, 15-11. Wayland defeated Grandville 2-1 in the other semifinal contest, and went on to top Spring Lake 25-17, 25-19 for the title. Caledonia will see Wayland again soon in O-K Gold Conference action. The league season starts Tuesday for the Scots, when they trav­ el to Thornapple Kellogg. Caledonia will then be home on Wednesday for a quad, before traveling to the WMVOA Tournament at East Kentwood next Saturday. ri, r jjl * U.t I 1 1 I iL'iT i 4> �< » I WP ■h> J : •- *< ► --u. <1 I wi I ■( t ■ i_ rVI/ tA iAa. j(«■• ( I J... 1. • BII OWA11 «i■ ikAkiiBaar.hl: v rc i Qr-von inn Sjairr^i inrfnr ai «nr» *1 rv r~ d--HU 4IBbEAYJIIUIJlUIHlMllIir ’ OA w* I 1 F I a(*1<IT —* U ■ LWilil W1 B.1Ui'W'/j» Inwj TT V VWrar. 'T' 1 1n1 IV v ¥ w ■ a vr r> >A F d--II « 4 v r Wzmrsrah "1 .■• 1 x aa 1 ■ rn t o ■W A. 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Grand Ledge junior Jennifer Snelgorve took the 11/12th grade girls’ race in 19:12.00. The first place finish by Winchester helped the TK 9/10th grade girls to the team’s best finish of the day, placing fourth. Rockford won that competition with 9 points, having the second, third, and fourth fastest run­ ners led by sophomore Anna Boss who finished in 19:46.23. Byron Center was second with 26 points, fol­ lowed by Harper Creek 31, Thornapple Kellogg 34, Forest hills Central 43, Grand Ledge 46, Grandville 51, and Jenison 60. The Trojan’s Jessica Crawford was 11th overall in 23:08.05, and TK’s Rachel Jazwinski 30th in 27:16.19. Scot girls win one of three at Riverside Caledonia's varsity girls’ cross country team ran very well on a hot afternoon at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Wednesday. The Fighting Scots were 1-2 in their three duals, top­ ping Grand Rapids Catholic Central 23-34, while falling to Jenison 19-36 and West Catholic 22-35. The win over the Cougars stands out, because they will face the Scots a couple more times this season in O-K Gold Conference action. Emily Rossman led the Scots with a new personal record time of 21 minutes 9 seconds. “For many of the girls it was their first time running a race in really hot conditions, but we still had 37 girls cross the finish line,” said Scot coach Ben Howell. Caledonia returns to action this Wednesday, at Johnson Park, for the O-K Gold Conference Grade Level Meet. TK’s 11/12th grade girls finished eighth, with Kathrin Koch leading the way with her 19th-place finish in 23:14. Behind her were Molly Wilson who finished 26th in 24:24, and Danielle Fredenburg 35th in 25:28. Four freshmen competed •II for the TK boys ’ team in the 9/10th grade race, with Dustin Brummel turning in an outstanding performance that placed him fourth indi­ vidually. He hit the finish line in 18:14.15. Rockford's Spencer Gerber was the champ in that run, finishing in 17:30.25. Behind Brummel for TK, Carl Olsen was 14th in 19:49.76, Troy Dunkelberger 29th in 23:23.11, and Neil Bergsma 30th in 24:10.91. As a team, the TK 9/1 Oth graders were sixth. Rockford won the event with 14 points. Hi. Grand Ledge was second with 27, and Bay City Western third with 30 points. TK’s 11/12th grade boys were seventh as a squad, with Tim Olsen finishing 24th in 20:29.52, Matt Williamson 29th in 21:19.90, and Dominic Bierenga 32nd in 21:40.24. Grand Ledge’s Brockton Feltman won the 11/12 boys’ race with a time of 16:14.88. Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD' WATER CONDITIONING I 'our one stop water store! Maynards w/ttcr conditioning .“1* '- Wu C VX 1 11.' I SALES • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE • • RENTALS COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL a Call usat616.89l.0303 today! It I I Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sal. 8:30am-2pm . 4 *■ < • (PI -i *1 -*■ F';- 'X ■R The Middleville 12U softball team finished its season with a perfect 24-0 record, culminating in a victory at the Byron Center Tournament. Team members are (front from left) Grace Possett, Victoria Fuller, Aleeha Davis, Kelli Graham, Maddy Hobert, (back) coach Denny Lajcak, Sidney Krol, Sandr Gerou, Holly Tripp, Paige Lajcak, Kaylin Johnson, Lindsey Hodges, and coach Ed Graham. KJ Middleville 12U girls take I0"' title at Byron Center tourney The Middleville 12U softball team took the championshiP at the BYron Center Tournament, knocking off the Caledonia Chaos 1-0 in the championship game to finish a perfect 24-0 summer season. The Middleville girls defeated SKRA to start the tournament, then downed Northview 13-4. In the championship game, Middleville broke the 0-0 deadlock in the bottom of the fifth inning. Sydney Krol knocked a two-out, two-strike pitch to right cen­ ter field that scored team­ mate Victoria Fuller from third base. Fuller had reached on a single, moved to second on a passed ball, and took third on a fielder’s choice ground-out by team­ mate Kaylin Johnson. The Caledonia team threatened in the bottom of the sixth. A hit by Morgan Swift just over the head of Middleville shortstop Paige Lajcak, sent the tying run around third towards the plate. Lajcak chased down the ball on the outfield grass and threw out the runner at the plate. Lajcak pitched the first five innings for the Trojans in the championship game, striking out six, before being 07519478 - 7" t i I I I \O (i Off-Road DOBBIN'S 'lJS» it*1’ iibw 1 Asia | M k I ML niwi O t X \ 1 / 1*1 I' J o ft (269) I «****• luiii Dependable, damage-free towing! <* • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident ( Recovery JS! • Long-Haul c® tete relieved by Kelli Graham. “We have exceeded our expectations this year,” said Middleville coach Ed Graham. “We can only hope to build on next year.” Graham plans to put together a U14 team for next summer. Any players inter­ ested in playing are asked to contact him at (269) 9082693. . , 945-0191 BBBBIM'S JEFF DOBBIN S in AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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Middleville, August 30, 2008/ Caledonia FFA boosters to host benefit for chapter I * I t1 ■ LI L 1 I Area families and merchants will donate an assortment of items for the third Caledonia annual FFA Alumni and Boosters Hog and Lamb Lamb Roast Roast and Scholarship Benefit Auction on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Caledonia High School. The meal will be served from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with the auction and program at 8 p.m. Dinner tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Children 6 years and under will be admitted for free. Groups of four tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. For more information or tickets, contact John Schut at 616-891-8129. Jobs Wanted GENERAL LABOR: LOOK­ ING for odd jobs. 18 years old with reliable transporta­ tion. Can do yard work, light construction, chores etc. Call (269)945-9269 for James. Child Care CURRENTLY I HAVE 2 full time & or part-time open­ ings. I have a comfortable, caring home. 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August 30, 2008 TK wins with blocked kick, INT, field goal in OT by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The defense and the spe­ cial teams saved the day as the Thornapple Kellogg var­ sity football team opened its season Thursday with a 2017 double-overtime victory over Wyoming Park. Kyle Bobolts booted a 24yard field goal in the second overtime session to secure the win for the Trojans. It was Bobolts* second big kick of the night, after also nailing a 50-yarder in the third 3 ar Mr r r i quarter to pull his team even. “We kicked on second down." said new TK head coach Chad Ruger. We decided not to take any chances. I thought it was a pretty easy chance consider­ ing he'd hid a 50-yarder ear­ lier in the game.” It took some huge plays for Bobolts to even get the chance to kick the ball in overtime. First. Bobolts. who is the Trojan quarterback, had to lead an 86-yard drive in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to tie the game at 17. He connected Nick DeWald on one big pass play on the drive, then hit teammate Carter Whitney for a 30-yard TD. Bobolts* kick tied the game and sent it to overtime. In the first overtime ses­ sion, the Trojans' first pos­ session came up empty, but Kenny Price blocked a Wyoming Park field goal to send the game into a second overtime. In that second overtime, Jacob Bultema intercepted a Wyoming Park pass in the comer of the end zone. It was a big thing for them to realize that they're in charge of what happens to them." Ruger said of his players. “All the time and all the effort they've put into this paid off for them.” The Bultema interception in the end zone in the second overtime was the fourth New Thornapple Kellogg varsity football coach Chad Ruger (left) talks to his team after its 17-13 double overtime victory Thursday night in the season opener in Middleville against Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) interception for the Trojan defense on the day, which were all thrown by Viking quarterback Zach Vasbinder. Bultema and Price had two interceptions each. Bobolts threw four inter­ ceptions the other way as well, and each one seemed to leave the Trojans' pinned back in their own territory. Each time the Trojan defense was able to come up with the plays it needed. Ruger said that Steve Crawford and Shane Moore, two captains, did an outstanding job of leading the defense all night. “The defense really played a tough game,” said Ruger. u Thornapple Kellogg’s Jacob Bultema is wrapped up by a pair of Wyoming Park defenders as he tries to push forward for more yards during Thursday’s contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “They stepped up to the chal­ lenge quite often when we had turned the ball over.” Bobolts also threw two TD passes, for a total of 232 yards. He completed 15-of31 attempts. His first scoring pass was a seven-yarder to Whitney which put his team up 7-0 in the opening quar­ ter. Wyoming Park answered with a three-yard TD run by Cedric Rogers in the second, before the two teams traded field goals in the third quar­ ter. The Vikings jumped in front in the fourth quarter on a 53-yard scoring run by Davontae Hudnell. Wyoming Park amassed 223 yards on the ground, led by Hudnell who rushed nine times for 112 yards. TK rushed for 97 yards on the night, with Marcus McKeough leading the way with 15 carries for 32 yards. Of the 232 receiving yards for TK. 107 went to Whitney and 100 to DeWald. 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Main St., Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES • 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES II �M * Vi � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-09-06.pdf d342df08d04725ace4c27831b60e9256 PDF Text Text �* Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 36/September 6, 2008 ,oU 133rd year Annual Gun Lake home tour set for Sept. 28 A A — -tv ■ On Sunday, Sept. 28, five homes on Gun Lake will be open for the 17th annual1 of General Federation Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Gun Lake Area's Home Tour, The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. with a $12 donation per person. Home tour tickets may be purchased in advance at 71 Weick’s Pharmacy at 124th Ave.; The Water’s Edge at 2606 Patterson Rd.; IThe Sea Shanty . 11332 W. M-179 Highway, or at any of the five homes and Matteson omorl nsqo omD moW 1 nuD > orlT ni.q o;rwq oH doutq □ioW rflASI ogbH ' orfT ft 9111 Marine the day of the event. “The homes once again are outstanding,” said event chair Marjory Richards. “All five are on Gun Lake, and we have Matteson Marine serving as our hospitality center.” thbM IT 6121UO 9MB M )fl WO The following is a brief review of this year s tour. Matteson Marine is located at 12001 Marsh Road. Winfield Matteson, Sr. was bom in 1880 on the Matteson property and lived his whole life on Marsh Road until his death in 1970. According to grandson Kevin, the senior Matteson started his life on the lake building “lapstreak and flat-bottomed" boats in 1902. His wife, Chloe, ran a bed and breakfast at the farmhouse and Win Sr. rented the boats and led guided fishing tours on Gun Lake. “My grandfather,” said Kevin “lived a lifetime that spanned from the horse and buggy era to the man on the moon. That’s pretty impressive." A. The Mattesons also had a — store on the lakeside (the steps are still being used) and several cottages are still being rented today by a Matteson sister, Doreen. Winfield ------------Jr. took over the business while employed at *•?General Motors. In 1970, he • told his sons they should either take over the marina business or sell it. Kevin, his wife, Kelli, brother Win and his wife, Bette, are the owners and operators of the Matteson Marine business today. They began their adventure in 1972. The brothers are avid hunters in the fall and winter months and fisherman yearThis is the Leonard home at 3365 Elmwood Beach Road round. Many of their trophies the hang in the showrooms. of o]d business and Award 2008 the stair rail allow lake views in Visitors to the hospitality cen- Winfie]d Matteson Sr. for a Kalamazoo Parade of Homes, from every angle. The loft at ter can check out the pictures real trip down memory lane. The living room, dining area the top of the stairs serves as Refreshments are being and kitchen with a breakfast a reading area and office. provided and served by the bar are all open with knotty- Entry to the master suite is i women's club members, pine trim, paneling and ceil- through a sitting room and is “sanctuary.” Those touringSJ this year may ings, two stories high. There the Clark's stop in before, during or after are hardwood floors through- The master bath is large with stacked tiled floors and separate dry and out the tour. The first home on the tour stonework on kitchen wall shower, Jacuzzi tub and douis at 11695 Marsh Road. It is over the sink area and fire- ble square sinks. The large the residence of Doug and place ties in to the trim out- master bedroom features Doezema named 2008 CEF honored alumnus The Caledonia Education Foundation has chosen to honor retired Marine Lt. Col. Richard Doezema as its 2008 honored alumnus for his commitment to community, his service to his country, and his leadership in the world, particularly in the fight against hunger. "Richard is an amazing man of character — a gentle presence, yet full of resolve and firmness of purpose," said Jill Harrison, executive director of the foundation. "He carries himself with humility, and yet you will find he is highly decorated and widely respected. He has seen and done more in his lifetime than most of us can imagine. It is a pleasure to be honoring him." at junior a While Caledonia High School, >nuoH lonorl iEfioIR Tonori mmo'j □z. girl rl bnB .fallow £ Jfigi'l tffl” to nsm inazoiq it bnK Il bis? 01991 ib 3 oH” ilimud d bnil iw I £ b naaz milolil ni^Emi [honor! iriW ibslsD He received his Caledonia diploma six years later in 1949. He remains active with his classmates, those who graduated in 1944. He later went on to earn a bachelor's degree in history and political the from science University of Nebraska at Omaha. During World War II, Doezema participated in Tarawa, at campaigns Saipan, Tinian, and the occu­ pation of Japan. He also served 11 months in Korea during the Korean War. His personal medals include Navy Cross (second only to the Medal of Honor), the Bronze Star with Valor, Navy Commendation Medal, IK I Richard Doezema Doezema was determined to serve his country. He was in class on Feb. 24, 1943, and was in the Marine Corps three days later, receiving boot camp training in San Diego. 1 ■ * 3F? - v- •SL1 ■ Im Ml PS' - ■ 1 I .rt This is the Carr home at 3937 England Drive . Ardie Clark. side. lights in the tray ceiling and a The Clark home has a nauDown the hallway toward huge walk-in closet, Through the master bedtical theme throughout and is the back of the house is a completely handicap-accessi- pantry/furnace room, three room is another large room ble. It won the Interior Design bedrooms, a full bath with over the garage. Most people call this the tiled floors and the laundry room . Visitors to this home bonus room, said Ardie. I am planning to make it into a should note the “kitty” cup­ ‘creation station' for my board there. sewing and art activities. Back in the living area is the stairway to the second see TOUR, page 3 floor. The glass enclosures on •It and two Purple Hearts (both in Korea). see DOEZEMA, W iA " page 6 Caledonia claims national FFA degree recipients Brady Fischer and Emily Scranton, members of the Caledonia FFA chapter, have been named to be awarded the American FFA Degree. Earning the degree means Fischer and Scranton are among a select group of indi­ viduals to be recognized for years of academic and pro­ fessional excellence. The honor will be presented Oct. 25 at the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. FFA The American Degree recognizes demon­ bmB AfrutJ i n nood rnA ad) me El h tfi preparing for leadership and careers in the science, busi­ ness and technology of agri­ culture as part of 7,358 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential tor premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural educa­ tion. Visit www.ffa.org for more information. strate outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement. Fischer and Scranton served as chapter and regional officers and both raised and worked with beef cattle. Each award recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certifi­ cate. Of more than 500,000 FFA members nationwide, Fischer and Scranton were two of 3,341 to be recog­ nized this year. Student members are strated leadership ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, pro­ duction, processing or serv­ ice programs. To be eligible, members must have earned and productively invested $7,500 through a supervised experience agricultural1 (SAE) program in which they start, own, or hold a professional position in an existing agriculture enter­ prise. Recipients also must make it their mission to demon­ In This Issue... * • School year starts smoothly in both Caledonia and Middleville • TK library returns to usual location • TAEF dinner tickets still available • Bridge walk brings more than 50 to Middleville • Caledonia Library endangered? • Caledonia girls defeat Trojans 1 /fF • *. ■ 1 i ¥ < t * i < < t * 4 < < 1 t * 4 4 « 4 « 4 • * < * '• <' <, M *• • 1 ’ ' *4 •.<<<<<<*< w < « i *IA I < « 4 • gtfV J ■’ A’ < V v.v J > ♦ F • I > I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 6. 2008 •II School year starts smoothly in both Caledonia and Middleville ■ • 1 v*~9 5*/^ ** > / --- ” .nT* ■ ♦ x4 4 z Thornapple Kello< McFall Elementar 4 STUDENT DROP OFF mm m ■ SPECIAL EDUCATIU COMMUNITY EDUC ALTERNATIVE EDUj CHOOL I a* a r a a * wa A I -WbC N I p f E X •** Construction still Still is going on at the schools in the Thornapple Kellogg District. Work at Lee and McFall should be complet­ ed this fall. I/ € ** I ' 1 / A' A f• ■S ’ < • < I - • MIDDLEVILLE OPEN SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 •II 1:00-3:00PM 8005 N. ASTERWOOD REDUCED ... $239,900 34 .III. sq. ft. 4 BR, 3 BA. 2.6 acres. Extra garage. Like new. Hostess: Kim Quist. Call: John or Mary Kay McCleve .292-4548 or 891-2222 o £ J Smith-Diamond Realty, Caledonia by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tuesday, Sept. 2 was the hottest day of the summer and it was also the first day of Hl school for both the Caledonia Community and Thornapple Kellogg schools. Despite the heat, the first day of school started smoothly in both districts. In Caledonia, Superintendent Jerry Phillips said that it was great to have the students back in class, Even construction did not impede the smooth start of school, he said. Students at Emmons Lake Elementary School started back in August. “Construction was com­ pleted by the Thursday before the start of school,” said 44 Phillips. “rThe inspections a were completed so that teachers could get their rooms Buying Scrap Gold for Cash 8 d SINCE k, .11 1 9 4 9 19 A 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 3ENGA J E W E ERS 891-5750 In the Caledonia D& IV Village Center solid impact II H IHL Fitness At Thornapple Kellogg elementary school. Paris went smoothly. Construction I Ridge. Phillips said he hopes on the cafeterias at both High School, students did ground will be broken for the McFall and Lee should be have lots of questions with new school “before the snow completed within several the closing of corridors and weeks. finding their way to classflies.” The new library', in the for- rooms. Construction is ongoBeyond buildings, transportation is a big part of the mer cafeteria at Lee, has new ing, with some corridors shelving in place and should blocked off at the high district’s operations. 44 Some buses were proba- be finished soon, as well. ;school. Work at the high • bly a little late on the first day Work to correct problems school should be completed of school,” related Phillips, with the gymnasium wall at by 2011. Still being is “It always takes a few days McFall The offices for the high for students to get into the bus researched. The board of edu- school are now in the athletic routine. He estimated that cation hopes to learn more on lobby of the high school, buses were about 10 minutes prospective changes by its The Thornapple Kellogg late leaving the schools on the Sept. 8 meeting. Middle School is air condiPrincipal first day. Page Dona tioned and Principal Jon Thornapple Kellogg Raymer said. “It was a great Washburn said. “Everything School Superintendent Gary start of school. I met with the went very well. The heat was Rider visited all of the build- fourth and fifth graders in not a problem for us at all. ings the first day. assemblies, and they were full Superintendents Phillips 44 It’s just fantastic,” he said, of enthusiasm for the start of and Rider both said they 4l _ i___ __ a_____ __ _____ ih __ _ « « Staff members, Owen Ames school anticipate a great school year. ready on Thursday and we were ready to go for the start of school on September 2.” Construction began in April at both Caledonia Elementary School and Kettle Lake Elementary School. Some work needs to be completed on the parking lot at Caledonia Elementary School and a few counter tops have yet to be installed at Kettle Lake. In April of 2009, renovation work will begin at Dutton Elementary School. “We needed to spread out the work,” Phillips said. “To have work going on at all three of the elementary schools would have over­ whelmed our staff.” He praised the custodial and teaching staff who _____ j worked together to get everything back in the classrooms and ready for the start of the school year. He noted that half of the Caledonia schools do not have air conditioning. “The hot weather on Tuesday was not too much of a problem,” Phillips said ' “We are lucky that the tem­ perature cooled down over the next several days.” In September and October, the Caledonia School board will seek bids on the newest ►z >5* jWliil® a School buses negotiated the new streetscape in Middleville on the first day of sch°o1 on Tuesday, Kimball employees, and par­ ents were on hand to help the everyone • negotiate changes to entrances and parking lots.” Rider also greeted some of this year’s newest students as kindergarten students entered McFall. He also joined the entire student population at Lee Elementary School as they recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” to start the school day. Parents at both McFall and Lee elementary schools had to follow new traffic patterns. 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September 6. 2008/ Page 3 TOUR, continued from page 1 ijS, A —T*’. »§ Lit This is the Clark home at 11695 Marsh Road I .A I iS''’ y •• S' VJ S' 4 ►4 JI k * | fA I ' i Ji hm c ill M, iMttm I II *0 id UM bi ** Right now. though, the kids arc enjoying it as an exercise room and for extra sleeping.” Most all of the couches in this home convert to beds to accommodate family. The next home at 3937 England Drive is the home of Rob and Lauren Carr This summer home offers quiet elegance. From the road, visitors can sec the spi­ ral staircase, the bridge” walkway on the second level all the way through to the lake. Lauren said she is par­ tial to “roundness.” and this is evident in the curvature of the walls, the staircase with its round balustrades and the bowl sinks in the four bath rooms. 1 Rob designed the home and worked with architects to get it on paper and found a builder with vision to gel it all done. All of the floors arc marble, all of the countertops and decor above the stove granite, and where mviv there arc gninne, ano wnerc is w(xxl. it is cherry. The dry stack stone on the outside is continued indoors on the fireplace surround. The home’s main floor has a floor-to-ceiling Tioor lo-uciiing living room, foyer and an adjacent game or reading room. The front is all glass with spectacular views of Gun Lake from every angle. Lauren likes to refer to this place as the “fun house” because of its easy care and uncluttered decor. The kitchen appliances are stainless steel and the curved breakfast 1 bar is central to combining the lower level rooms. A custom-made din­ ing room table mirrors the tray ceiling above it. All of the cabinetry in the home was made in Florida. A half bath is just down the hallway from the kitchen. 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A few yean after the first construction. the roof of the original building was turned 180 degrees to accommodate an attached two-car garage and is now a garage-pavilion complex. Outside renovation included down-sizing the lakeside retaining wall; new deck with attached gazebo; the new sliders and win­ dows; siding, tnm and shut­ ters. Dry stack Manzanita complements the stone retaining wall, gazebo stor­ age area and the attached garage. The fully screened gazebo has cedar rafters and a storage room below. The GFWC Gun Lake women’s club is a sen ice organization that supports a free lending library, the Yankee Springs Township Park, the Laurels of Sandy Creek nursing home and vet­ erans’ facilities in Battle Creek and Grand Rapids The club works w uh MDOT's Adopt-a-Highway program on a stretch of M179. delivers food baskets, hats and mittens to area ele­ schools. mentary schools, gives afghans and blankets to local police and fire stations, has an active scholarship pro­ gram supporting students in M four school districts, and other local projects. As members of GFWC Ml and GFWC International the club is part of the first federated women’s organization in the U.S. with a focus on safety, education, domestic violence, leadership and more. “All of these activities need financial help to oper­ ate successfully and the home tour supports these said endeavors.” said Amy Smendik. club president “Come to the tour and find out more about us.” \\ omen who would like to learn mote about the club are invited to attend the next meeting at Y ankee Springs Golf Course Wednesday. Sept. 10. at 9 a m. Tickets also will be available at that lime. •• what enhance its look and func­ motorcycle room, many would call a mud tionality. The Hilemans are second-generation owners of room. At the lop of the spiral this property. It was pur­ staircase is the master suite chased in 1964, gutted and with walk in closet and full rebuilt. The current owners bath and a bowed wall of took possession in 2003 and windows lakeside. Across have made improvements the bridge and up one step is that include a second story. the first guest bedroom that This floor includes a guest mirrors the master bedroom bedroom, a master suite and with the lakeside bowed wall two full bath*. There is tex­ of windows. Adjacent to the tured wall paper below a shared full bath is their chair rail on the stairs and daughter’s bedroom. Back down the lower level hall­ down the step is a laundry way that lead to another full room right next to the sound­ bath, laundry room and proof media room then office The home has great through another shared full views of Gun Lake One charming thing about bath is their son’s nx>m. There are many other this cottage is the original <1 interesting facets to the Carr paneling, popular in the 1960s, in the open home visitors won’t want to miss. This 4,600-square-foot Iiving/dining room and in the 2007 two guest bedrooms. Wicker won the home of furniture and a fireplace Parade Kalamazoo enhance the cottage feel. Homes. The kitchen has been The next home, al 12709 Theris Drive, is owned by upgraded with granite counitertops and tile floors and has Jim and Darcy V andyke. This home combines ultra an attached full bath The entry to this home is modem living with a totally rustic finished basement. from the lakefront, follow ing The Vandykes’ designed a stone path around the their dream home which was house. The final home on the tour built in 1998. It is open and airy with a color scheme in is at 3365 Elmwood Beach various shades of gray with Drive and belongs to Dick accents of black and bur- and Fran Leonard. The Leonards admired this gundy, The main floor living spot for years while visiting room has a floor-to-vaulted Dick’s parents on Elmwood ceiling fireplace and sliders Beach. Fate stepped in 1991 to the deck. There are also when they were looking for a sliders off the dining area. summer place and it was for The focal point of the sale. They retired here in 1995. kitchen is the large breakfast Over the next 10 years the bar in the center and a small office area off the kitchen, a interior was updated and separate laundry , a half bath improved in various stages. Ml In the fall of 2007. the 1 and a separate office. The main floor master exterior renovation began.” bedroom has a hallway to the said Fran. The finishing « master bath where a separate touches were done this sum­ shower stall and raised men and now the lake appeal Jacuzzi tub give this room we were looking for is comtotal comfort and appeal, plete.” The main floor, accessible The windows in the master bedroom are large, continu­ through the attached garage, ing the glass-front look of makes it a perfect retirement home. Two first-floor bed­ the home. The view of the water is rooms were combined to cre­ enhanced by the- glass that ate the master bedroom. replaces stair posts leading to There is a full bath on this the second level. The floor. Dick reconfigured the Vandyke sons share a full dining area by moving the bath up here. Their bed- galley kitchen and making it a separate room. The garden rooms have plenty ot room. The best part of the lower window here overlooks a level is the beautiful tongue- “w ildlife sanctuary .” That project left plenty of and-groove, log knotty-pine room for the main living area wails bar that seats six. “Jim’s hunting successes of this home. The dining area hangs on the walls here.” has oak cabinetry and a large said Darcy. Visitors also will bay w indow . Views of find a game room (i.e.. foos- Bairds Cove on Gun Lake ball). a separate utility room, are spectacular through the 12 feet of new sliders. There storage room and a second is a gas fireplace here as half bath. well. The next stop, at 10921 The lower level has anoth­ Gun Lake Road is the home er fireplace, office/family of Bernard and Sherry Hileman. This home is a room, two guest bedrooms, family-owned “cottage” that full bath, and separate “laundry/library/sew ing/utility maintains the original floor plan with additions that room" said Fran. More views • I ■ * w •w* -w- •’J This is the Hileman home at 10921 Gun Lake Road csrr-.c^ ■ II fl We'll be there! As your local, independent agent, We'll be there the day you come in for a quote... The day you buy your first home • •• The day your first child is born •• • The day you need to file a claim. Through all the changes in your life, we'll be there to make sure your insurance coverage keeps up. Providing Safe. Sound. Secure. Protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company * vfuto-Ouner* Insurance Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. Delton 269-623-5115 Hastings 269-948-3720 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday. September 6, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord ‘Dutton ‘UnitecC ‘ReformecC Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 708 W. Main Street Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy Word Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org .............................................. 10:35 a m. is ’ Trutf' Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm 111 Church Street Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Evening Praise................................................................ 6:00p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia Sunday Evening Service................................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.......................................................... 6:45p.m. All walks, One faith • | BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 "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 •a Year) Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Sunday Worship: Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY OHUHOH Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service 9:00, O 9:30 & 11.00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Lakeside Community Church Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Saturday, Sept. 13 - Youth Party Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday Servic i Make [Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. not me. Jb* cornerstone life church — www.cornerchurch.org r SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ‘neculife AUTHENTIC UiTHFNTIC CHURCH FOR DIE FHF MOO! MODI RN! UN' WORLD wniii n Join us Sundays at 10 am jiirf (li®1 Bi?” 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am MW | Yin • %" usti’i WAYFARER community Church ;idik Finding the Way Together! Phone: (269) 948-2261 Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 Rev. Royle Bailard Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY www.lakesidecommunity.org Phone: (616) 868-6437 Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org Leighton Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. •I* Sunday School for All Ages.........................10:45 a.m. A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 o a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ......................6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.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 committed to our community. ajrfHfii Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48th St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org Visits WHITNEYVILLE Peace Church < < * cuurcb ft Bible church ...A Place For YOU! * The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord M SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are Sunday Morning Worship .. :.................................. 10:30 a.m. Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) Sunday Evening Service ......................................... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season)......... .5:45 p.m. Sunday School ......................................................... .9:30 a.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School (616) 891-8119 Wed. Awana & Youth Group.................................... .6:30 p.m. 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Wed. Midweek Prayer .............................................. .6:45 p.m. website: www.lifetrakchurch.com www.peacechurch.ee e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 "The Family of God for All People" Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 TA ■ Website: whitneyvillebible.org Yankee Springs Bible Church t Loving God, Loving People ■■ Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Redeemer Covenant Church hjiiji •IO. 1 8655 Whitneyville Avenue • 891-OZZ Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor / 4 Nursery available during services An informal, contemporary church Living Hope Assembly of God w J1* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaiedonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke li 9185 Cherry Valley Suite 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 ‘Tat and Sunday School day ofyour week Located near thd corner of M-37 and McCann vf. * '7 i 9:45am Bible Studies Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! f Nuw available ftahout. tven/one o tuekome. I 11 00am • Contemporary the best 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 c< xintvlio»;.Tn .-iKJtTit f. stli h).»nx xTrn vml mH Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornim? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am 8 30am - Traditional Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Ch erry%lley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) 11850 WEST 9 MILE ROAD ORANGEVILLE (269) 664-4345 Middleville Wesleyan Church i 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. If Sunday Service ... 9:30 a.m. Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... Il:00 a.m. .......... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. <i Contemporary Service on Saturday night at 5 p .m. Instruments welcome. Pastor Scott E. Manning Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study........ z St. Francis ofAssisi Episcopal Church Welcomes You Wfje (Bib J jftletljoingt Ourcfj CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 250 Vine Street re P.M. Evening Prayer Sunday Morning Worship Service..................11:00 a.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation 616-698-8104 Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 $ 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Ipving) middlevillecrc.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE t. SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES u 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School............................................................. 10:50a.m. O' ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST Morning Worship.......................................................... 9:30a.m. Fellowship Time Morning Worship Service .. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. T5 h.. Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A "Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship.......................................... 10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeeercovenant.org Sun. Evening Worship............................................. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... ............................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 % • > * �■■ • ■ —— 9* J The Sun and News. Saturday. September 6. 2008/ Page 5 TAEF dinner tickets still available £i igageinen ts % •xs s ► ar- w A— Tickets for the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner in Middleville Sept, 18, honoring Frank Tichvon who started Yankee Springs Golf Course, are still available. Organizer Cheryl Peters hopes to hear soon from those wanting to honor the develop­ er of the course. For the first time, the foundation has decided to sell 44 tables” rather than just tickets to the event. A Local businesses, family. friends and golfers are invited to sponsor a table (hole) at the dinner. The cost is $200 per table which includes two dinner tickets, a sleeve of golf balls and their business logo on a table-top centerpiece, 44 We have added a beautiful crystal paperweight for those buying a table,” said Peters, who, along with Krista Hannapel are serving as co-chairs for the evening. Anyone who would like to attend the dinner may call Peters at 269-795-0051 by Monday. Sept. 8. The dinner will be at the MiddleV ilia Inn. and the cost is $25 per person. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Entree choices are chicken, fish or steak. TAEF provides scholar­ ships to both high school graduates and adults and makes grants in the area. Ml ■:« r r iw 1 4 - Wes ten-Schie fla TK library returns to usual location S L ■ * Sht's ..x '■* 5 Wcot After spending the summer the school building after 2i30 in the high school foods room, p.m. will not have to sign in to Thornappie Kellogg visit the library. the The halls of the school are and Community School Library has returned to its for- busy between classes, espemer location. The high school cially with some corridors UK continues to be under con- closed off due to construction, struction, and this will impact Library patrons may want to 1< library access during this avoid going to the library around these more congested school year. When patrons come to visit passing times: 8:50 to 8:56 the library, they should enter a.m • * 10:06 to 10:12 a.m., the school building at the 10:36 to 10:42 a.m • * 11:53 to south athletic lobby entrance 11:59 a.m., 1:09 to 1:15 p.m. — by the outside I•00 k drop, and around the 2:25 p.m. disThen proceed to the reception- missal time, Hubers Sue Librarian ist area (located in the conces­ sion stand), where library thanks patrons for their (4 users will receive a school vis- patience and understanding itor’s pass. Patrons entering as we continue through this ® Uli tan c J ■ •fl? - • L Jlto II _ 1 cimiin ttiiii .X iihiite nrttltw; 1 IB Offi Tm I i (I# As a “great start” for get­ ting back together this fall, the Freeport Seniors over 50 will host “The Nashville Five - Plus” to entertain with their music and story telling. A potluck dinner with those “over 50” at the Freeport Community Center is set for Wednesday, Sept. 10. The Nashville 5 Plus is a 1 roup of 10 Fiddlers Joe Andrews and Pam Goner, Bass fiddle Jim Reed, guitar Bob Burghdoff, Dobro player Orville Harrington, banjo Pat Burd, tambourine Martha Burghdoff, autoharp Hilma Brace, and Rose Harrington in some of the vocal groups. Pauline Reed is coordinator and story teller. They play all the old favorites, for those who haven't heard them, now's the chance. Bring a dish to pass and tariff farlflO I Middleville student makes honor society H*-5*** Jill* y I & ! TK senior parents urged to attend Sept. 15 meeting Parents of the Thomapple Kellogg Class of 2009 ’will. meet ]Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 - ‘ ■ p.m. in the TKHS cafeteria. 44'Progress is being made to assure that our seniors have a great overnight party,” said ior parent Julie Ybema. senior 44 We're also asking parents to consider donating bagged candy whenever possible throughout the school year." Donations may be dropped of at Middleville Floral or the 1 high school. Parents create goodie bags for the seniors every month, Final payments for the after-graduation party may be brought to the parent meets ings. Meetings are the third Monday of every month. This meeting follows the annual pork barbecue on Friday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. which is a fundraiser for the group. This year, the barbecue will take place on the day TK plays Caledonia. For more information on parent meetings, candy donations or the party, contact Ybema at 269-795-7080. Roast Beef Dinner Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Saturday, September 13 • 5 to 7 p.m. at Bowne Center United Methodist Church | Adults $8 • Children 6-12 $5 • Children 5 & under Free Comer of 84th St. & M-50 • Alto[■ A A A Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters 3rd Annual Hog Roast & Benefit Auction __ Several graduate from Calvin College Saturday, September 6, 2008 0 Meal from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. •& - Schiefla-Boverhof united in marriage Freeport Seniors over 50 to hear Nashville Five Plus f. lu The parents of Melissa M. M. Westen and Jason Schiefla are pleased to announce the engagement construction process. Along and upcoming marriage of with you, we eagerly antici- their daughter and son on pate the move into the new October 18, 2008. library space next summer. The couple and their par­ We continue to enjoy your ents, Jeff and Sherri Westen library visits, and are happy to and Scott and Barb Schiefla. be of service.” are of Caledonia. School year library hours The bride and groom are are Monday, Wednesday, graduates of Caledonia Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and High School. Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed or the opening is delayed if the high school is closed or delayed. Holiday hours will be posted. •0 For more information about Thornapple Kellogg the and Community School1 Library, call 269-795-5434. Blood Angela of Middleville was named to the » Kevin J. Schiefla and Keyre M. Boverhof were united in National Honor Society of marriage on May 17, 2008. The ceremony was performed at Phi Kappa Phi at Grand the outdoor chapel at Camp Manitou-Lin. University. Valley State Parents of the bride are Dan and Joan Boverhof of Blood is the daughter of Caledonia and Deb and Butch VanderBand of Byron Center. serving spoon for the noon Steve and Joyce Blood and is Parents of the groom are Scott and Barb Schiefla of dinner and own table service. pursuing a bachelor's degree Caledonia. Tea and coffee will be fur­ in physical education at Maid of honor was Kelsie Boverhof, sister of the bride. nished. Sandy Durkee is Grand Valley. ’ _ __ ___ were Kaitlyn Schiefla, sister of the groom, and Bridesmaids hostess for the day and Gerry The primary’ objective of Mikala VanderBand, sister of the bride. Allen will do set-up. “We the National Honor Society of Best man was Ben > en Wisner, friend of the groom. can't thank them enough for Phi Kappa Phi is the recogni-Groomsmen __ were Jason Schiefla, brother of the groom. Kade their help and faithfulness,” tion and encouragement of Boverhof, brother of the bride, and Justin Schiefla, brother of said member Marge Barcroft. superior scholarship and the groom. “We invite everyone - People character in all academic dis­ The couple honeymooned in Mexico and now resides in come from 15 miles and ciplines. Under-graduate stu- ca]ecjonja more so come meet your dents eligible for considera­ friends and make new ones.” tion are those who have •0 of reached the final period their junior year and are scholastically in the upper 5 percent of their class. ?1F .1 jI w Calvin College in Grand Rapids has announced it graduates, 2008 spring Approximately 850 students participated in the com­ mencement ceremonies. Among the graduates were the following area residents: • Alto - Sara Post, daughter of Lee and Tamara of Sanborn. A graduate Caledonia High School, she earned a degree in nursing. • Caledonia - Whitney Nelson, daughter of Lyn and s- Rachel Nelson, earned a degree in English. She is a graduate of Caledonia High School Betsy Caledonia Wierenga. daughter of John and Denise Dieleman. She had three minors and an elementary education major. Wierenga is a a raduate of South Christian High School, • Middleville - Stacie Bode, daughter of John and Donna erends. A graduate ot Northpointe Christian High School, she majored in special education, cognitive impairment. Justin • Middleville Kenderes, son of Thomas an Yvonne DeVries. He majored I in mathematics and is a graduate of Faith Academy. • Middleville - Aubrey Kingma, daughter of Keith and Gwen Sikkema. She majored in nursing and is a graduate of South Christian see GRADUA TES, page 6 Catered by the Monterey Grill Auction at 8:00 p.m. Where: Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft, Caledonia, MI 49316 l) $10 in advance for adults ($12 at the door) Kids 6 and under free Family of 4 for $35 ($40 at the door) I Ir Proceeds from this event benefit the ■ Caledonia FFA Chapter 06677135 For tickets or more information call John Schut at 616-891-8129 * we*1 / I • • >’• » » 1 < I U ’ • 91 p �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 6, 2008 Felpausch pharmacies to offer heart-healthy assessment screenings Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both •It women and men in the United States. About 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. That is about 29 percent of all U.S. deaths. In addition, more than 70 million Americans (more than a quarter of the population) live with cardio­ vascular disease. To aid in the early detec­ tion of heart disease and to promote healthy behavior and healthy eating Spartan Stores and General Mills are partnering during the month of September to provide heart-healthy assessment screenings, educate con•it: sumers about heart-healthy products and healthy eating, provide heart-healthy prod- uct samples and coupons, answer questions through a trained pharmacist. . help patients track screening results, and chance to enter sweepstakes for $100 gift card to store. Pharmacies of all D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare and Felpausch locations will offer the month-long pro­ gram beginning Sept. 3. In Caledonia, D&W Fresh Market will host a screening Wednesday. Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Early detection of heart disease is vital to the preven­ tion of serious long-term heart complications, and a potentially fatal event. The Number 1 method of early detection is a cholesterol screening,” said Eddie- Garcia, director pharmacy of Spartan Stores.” Non-fasting health screen­ ing will include: total HDL (good) cholesterol and blood pressure, hypertension and pulse rate checks. This test is excellent for those who are unable to fast and want to know their cholesterol level. The fasting health screen­ ing portion will check total become the sales manager of Na-Churs Plant Food Co. serving Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ontario. In 1984, he retired to work full-time on world hunger issues. Working with Church World Services/CROP, Doezema helped organize the first hunger walks in Grand Rapids and Lowell. He also traveled to Africa, El Honduras, Salvador, Nicaragua, India and a angladesh for the United Methodist Committee on Relief or CWS/CROP, inspecting what the World Hunger monies were accom­ plishing and to see what still needed to be done. Doezema was married for 59 years to Barbara “Bobbie” (Bates) Doezema, also a Caledonia graduate, and they have three daugh­ ters, Robin, Sharon and Dawn. Bobbie died in 2005 and Richard is now married to Jamie Emerick-Doezema of Lansing, where they now reside. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Richard Doezema spent 22 years with the Marines, reaching the rank of lieu­ tenant colonel. cholesterol level, HDL ratio of cholesterol to HDL, LDL and triglycerides and requires nine to 10 hours fasting. Blood pressure and pulse rate also will be checked. The cost for participants is free for either screening. L I t J I * DOEZEMA conti.from page He also holds the follow­ ing campaign medals: Asia/Pacific with four stars, Korean Theater with six stars, National Defense, Occupation of Japan. World War II Victory Medal, United Nations Korean Medal, and the Korean Government Medal. In all, Doezema served for 22 years in the Marine Corps, finishing with a tour at headquarters in Washington, D.C. He retired from the Marine Corps and returned to Michigan in 1967 to become a farmer. His farm­ ing experience led him to Progressive Democrats to meet Wednesday The Progressive Democrats of West •J Michigan invite community members to the next general meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Middleville Village Hall. The organization will also have an informational table at Heritage Day in down­ town Middleville Saturday, Sept. 6, so citizens are encouraged to stop by and learn more about the issues related to the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan and the upcoming election. Volunteers needed to drive Red Cross vans by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Now that the American Red Cross has two vans in the area to help Barry County residents get to doc­ tor and treatment appoint­ ments, local organizers are looking for drivers. One van is located in Orangeville Township. It will be featured during a 1 '—- secure the use of the vehi­ cles. “We now need drivers. We are encouraging people to come in on the 13th and check out the van. It is a rel­ atively easy process to rifle marksmanship, armed become familiar with the and unarmed combat, map van. Anyone interested in reading, field tactics, military volunteering their time courtesy, military justice sys­ should come in an meet with tem, basic first aid, foot us and see what we are all marches, and field training about.” exercises. Englerth said it is his hope Gravelyn is the son of that enough drivers can be Gary Gravelyn of Grand secured so that it will be nec­ Rapids and Miava Gravelyn essary to volunteer only once of Middleville. He is a 2000 or twice a week. graduate of Caledonia High “We realize that time is a School. precious commodity to everyone,” Englerth said, “but we hope that people will also take into consideration the important service they can provide for people who are in need.” __ rew Salon aledonia HAIR 2 too 0 I” Open Mon.-Fri. 9ani • 9pm • Sai. 8am-5pm 3am-5pm •• Closed Closed Sunday Sunday s 10°° h CUT | FREE HairCUt * after 12 paid visits | r*2°°off for 1st visit w/coupon I l % ■A —A $ I • SERVING OUR COUNTRY SERVING OUR COUNTRY * dtifi Jasmine R. Brown I* Ryan A. Bolt Civilian Jasmine R. Brown, daughter of Civilian Ryan A. Bolt, son Katherine A. Kingsbury of L'sa J-and Dean A. Bolt of Hastings, recently enlisted i n Alto, recently enlisted in the the United States Navy under United States Navy under the the delayed-entry program at delayed-entry program. The Navy Recruiting District in program allows recruits to Detroit, enter the Navy and take up to The program allows one year to comPlete Prior recruits to enter the Navy and commitments such as high take up to one year to comschool. plete prior commitments Using recruiters as men- such as high school. Using tors, this program helps recruiters as mentors, this recruits ease into the transi­ program helps recruits ease tion from civilian to military into the transition from civil­ life. ian to military life. Bolt will report for active Brown will report for duty to undergo basic train- active duty to undergo basic ing at the Navy's Recruit training at the Navy's Recruit Training Center, Great Training Center in Illinois. Lakes, III. ’ She is a 2007 graduate of He is a 2008 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High Caledonia High School. •II School, Middleville. u .sSTfio ■ a teas i II Bryan Ta vis McQueen There’s a better ■ wav to buy insurance. * u You can buy your insurance from a stranger at a ■ J® * 1-800 re rxuj MH. NUMBER Doug Talsma and Bob Nicolai o 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-3302 or Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Army National Guard Pvt. Adam B. Gravelyn has grad­ uated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Gravelyn studied the Army mission, history. tradition and core valuesi physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, training session for those interested in volunteering their services as drivers. The training will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8:30 a.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. “We have the ability to provide the service, and it is a much-needed service,” said Barry County Commissioner Mark Englerth, who helped asonv c jryTTTT armsW -- Az Specializing in Men's & Boys’ Haircuts Adam B. Gravelyn ij ...a neighbor, someone you know, someone you can trust and respect. Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your family 's protection and security. ^^uto-Owners Life Home Car Business A/o 06676594 f •■ V » V v V <» • I HASTINGS - Bryan Tavis McQueen of Hastings, for­ merly of Middleville went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2008. Bryan lived more life in 27 years than most can ever imagine. . He is survived by his par­ ents, David and Shellie McQueen of Middleville; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Corey Mingerink of Appleton, WI and fiance Kristen Seaman of Hastings; grandparents, Ralph and Gladys of Briggs Middleville; many aunts, uncles and 29 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ferris and Joan McQueen. S4 to raise If it takes a village a child then Middleville did that as well as his extended family. Bryan graduated from Thomapple Kellogg in 2000. He served five years in the United States Navy as a Seabee and returned to Middleville to be with his friends and family. He worked the last three years for the Schwans Co. as a customer service manager. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Officiating Middleville. Pastor David O. Sims, Pastor Tim' A. Vine ’ and Pastor Frank P. Synder. Interment Cemetery, Mt. Hope Middleville. Under the Auspices of Caledonia American Legion Post 305 and American Legion Riders. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia American Legion. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. S >■ •j BbLj1 I , 1$ (t ft I I �I The Sun and News. Saturday. September 6. 2008/ Page 7 Bridge walk brings more than 50 to Middleville »s 'S® Vj (S’ . XS J a1 •• * M ■ * A t & - ' iS Nj ^5 r < * * S51 Ti ■ I 5 ’•sc i Walker Lucia Gerrits receives her certificate from Cheryl Myers and Jean Lamoreaux following the completion of her Labor Day Bridge walk in Middleville. >SMNG 0® G4 fen jg.. •I itfehjr; tl! ft p:. J.Ui fil! p ® a by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer even Walkers began before the official start at 8:30 a.m. for the Labor Day walk in Middleville. Some participants also took the opportunity to walk after the official end of the event at 11 a.m. The estimate is that there were 50 “official" walkers who signed in and received certificates, along with oth- ers who just walked and crossed the bridges over the Thornapple River. Also, some bicyclists took the opportunity on Labor Day to explore the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, crossing the bridges. The Labor Day walk in Middleville was part of the statewide Labor Day Community Walks that are held in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk to support “Getting Michigan Moving." The Middleville walk crossed eight bridges on a 5K walk along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The event started at Stagecoach Park in down­ town Middleville. Village President Lon Myers and his wife, Cheryl, and Village Clerk Jean Lamoreaux volunteered for the event. Other volunteers Carveth Village celebrates summer and employees i i 5 TSI feljS ffi ED< ■st fci» iBsfatorite) rtato :; jes bs: bIS fol W •• • .. ft fa Inastol- kiw •U’ in Sii^ II 0 Aug. 13, brought a luau day to Carveth Village in Middleville. “It was fun for everyone," said Activities Director Check Us Out! •*?* • the dinners will go to help pay for a new addition to link the church and the hall, The — cost ___ for the roast beef dinner is $8 per adult, children 6 to 12 are $5 and children 5 and under eat free. free, Coming later this fall will be Swiss steak and turkey dinners. Church services at Bowne Center UMC are at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Grower Direct • Quality Roots GREAT TREES & SHRUBS GREAT SELECTION AhV 3 ’W /• S 4F cr o I GREAT PRICES :n 1 » S•X s r< * 75+ VARIETIES Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. 9-12’ Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks FT o o 3T A n 5T C v» Ex Dig a Tree Transplanting, u-c. O C 1-1 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd.. .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles > u 2981 Loop Rd.. Ntiddloille. Nfl 49333 06671448 o* o 0* o co MP . I! S & ■ Add Property Value...Maples participation from family, staff and residents. It is what makes Carveth so special. It is one big family here." She Linge.epson. weekends.b"sy She is planning a golf-put­ ting event next week, making Octoberfest. plans for Thanksgiving and Bowne Center UMC hosting fundraiser dinner Members of the Bownc Center United Methodist Church are beginning their series of homemade dinners on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. with roast beef, potatoes, vegetables and homemade desserts Bowne Center UMC is at the comer of 84th Street and M-50 east of Caledonia and north of Freeport. This year, funds raised at I Joanne Wilbur. “Some of the residents and staff got into the Hula Hoop contest and water gun shoot-outs. We always have good — I Christmas. Employees are also impor­ tant at Carveth, she said. During the week starting Aug. 18, employees were adorned with balloons, pens and fun. On Tuesday, chocolate and flowers surprised employees with designer cupcakes on Wednesday. Lunch was Thursday’s treat. Friday was filled with chair massages, hand pam­ pering and food from the Carveth Grille. Administrator and Owner Cheryl Peters said, “We had lots of fun during the week, and lots of door prizes were given away." Grand prizes included gas cards. “We real­ ly appreciate our staff and this was a great way to say thank you,’" said Peters. In addition, a hospice sup­ port group sponsored by Lifespan is held every third Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the dining room of the independ­ KE ent apartments and is open to the community. The rain over Thursday and Friday morning has filled the Thornapple River at the bridge in Middleville. included George French from the Heritage Day Committee and local histori­ cal society. He also provided a brief written description of the area. Village officials say they believe the walk will be an important step toward helping its citizens lead healthier, more physically active lives. While Gov. Jennifer Granholm did her Mackinac 'ridge crossing in record time, many of the walkers in Middleville took a more leisurely stroll with family and friends or completed it with an eye to maximizing the exercise value of the walk. Water was donated by the Development Downtown cookies Authority with donated by the Middleville Masonic Lodge and Shady Shores Resort. QaJiiru} (bonfiidAij Qoh. ChiLcbtsm & Multi C J Hier DDS 891-1240 WelcomingL New Patients 9505 Cherry’ Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 3 ./A 1 C ttooi _____ eon •enter C. HI BW1 <• tel •* ' THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION y MONDAY, \&.?'nl™ . v- J/ X SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 - 7:00 P.M. At Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the date and time above to consider the fol- lowing matter: Applicant, David Hooper, is requesting a special use to operate a small concession track for go-carts, bicycles, rollerhlades and jogging. Parcel size is 1.88 acres and is located at 6756 Whitneyville Road, Middleville, Michigan and is also generally known as parcel #08-14011-006-00. Information regarding this special use application may be examined during regular business hours: GRADUTATES from page 5 - Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m & 1 - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments regarding this applicaton may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission, IK) Pox 459. High School. • Middleville - Lindsey Peuler. the daughter of Harry and Karyl King. She majored in physical education and is a graduate of Grandville High School. 066771 •5 Middleville, Ml 49333. Linda Gasper, 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 to the Township Clerk. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 06677044 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Start the school year off with a great smile and free of oral-health problems. We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891-0004 . Scott, D. .s. Dr. Gary 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan I �I ► ► Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 6, 2008 Caledonia Public Library endangered? by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Fish-or-cut-bait time is fast approaching for the Caledonia Public Library, if the Kent County Health Department has anything to say about it. And it does. Water from the well sup­ plying the library has a level of nitrates in excess of the state and federal standards of 10 parts per billion. The health department has accepted as a temporary solution the provision by the township to provide bottled water. However, the health department is no longer will­ ing to do so. (At no time have users of the library ever been endan­ gered by the institution’s water supply. Bottled water has always been available for patrons and staff.) In a letter dated July 11, and addressed simply to Caledonia Township, Mary Reading, environmental sani­ tarian with the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), wrote, "On April 15, 2008, you were notified that aver­ age of nitrate levels of March 27, 2008, and April 3, 2008, was 11.35 mg/L (micrograms per liter; a microgram is the billionth part of a gram) and that these results exceed maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10.0 mg/L ... the facility is required to initiate precautionary measures and seek a new water source per the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (of 1976)...” She continued, "By corre­ spondence of April 16, 2008, you were notified of the need to inform this department June 20, 2008, of your inten­ tion to connect to the munic­ ipal water supply or install a new well where the source meets drinking water stan­ dards. You have not notified this department of your plans to eliminate MCL violation to date The facility must connect to the municipal water supply, or install a new well that meets drinking water standards prior to January 1, 2009." The first appearance of the library water problem was on the agenda for the Aug. 20 township board meeting. When queried by the Sun News. and News. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said. "This is the first I*ve heard of it." Jennifer Christian, town­ ship clerk, said, "1 have had three conversations with her (Reading). Apparently that wasn’t considered a response." In a follow-up conversa­ tion, the Sun and News had with Christian this week, she into Fitness • 29 Minute Express Workout • Personal Assistance included 1 month - FREE! • Real Weights help prevent osteoporosis and arthritis •Weight Equipment specially designed & sized for women • Free Tanning Enrollment Fee (Regularly $ 149) ■ s said, "I asked, is there anoth­ er option? 1 explained our goal is to pass a millage and build a new library on a dif­ ferent site." said Christian that Harrison was exploring the possibility of a filtration systern that would remove the nitrates from the water and of getting an extension oi beyond the January 2009 deadline set by the depart­ ment. She has also requested quotations for drilling a new well. A conversation with Bridey Kent, KCHD spokesperson, revealed the UK preferred department ’ s option is to connect to the Caledonia public water sys­ tem; the second is the new well. Kent said she had not heard anything from the township about other options. Christian pointed out con­ necting to public water a building that will in all prob­ ability either be torn down or sold for a nonpublic, com­ mercial purpose when the new library is built is prohib­ itively expensive. "Church Street would have to be dug up to lay pipe to connect to the water line on Main Street. Emmons (where the library is located) does not have public water lines. It would cost at least $12,000," she observed. Richard Robertson, town­ ship treasurer, explaining the township’s role in the library’s financing, said. "We are responsible for the building costs and mainte­ nance. Obviously we would have to pay the costs of extending the water main from Main Street through Church Street to the library, then the connection fee. and the monthly costs of the water." Matthew Hopewell, tech­ nician with Maynard’s Water Conditioning in Caledonia, said that there were alterna­ tives for removing nitrates K $ lit* ■y % besides connecting to city water or to drilling a new well. 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The demonstration will start at 10 a.m. and continue until completed. “1I want want to show people that doing this is easier than uV S'' feu they may think,” said Martz. The Freeport Historical •II Society is gearing up for the Sept. 20 Fun Day, with its displays of the history of the Freeport area in the historical society museum. Local » author Pamelo Brovont Bush will be signing24 copies of her book Out of the Whirlwind near the museum. As is the tradition, the day •it starts with the Freeport Fire Department’s breakfast at 7 - •fee» n ? ’’J*. A blood drive at Holy Family Catholic Church on Monday, Sept. 15, will offer i <:■ s big-hearted people in the Caledonia area two special ways to make a difference: Hv Freeport student awarded GVSU scholarship rilw •MU Erin King of Freeport has been named a recipient of a faculty scholarship to Grand Valley State University. King, a recipient graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is the daughter of Roy and Luane King. To be considered for a fac- ” •J-' Shamrock Tavern. •Ii: The “Freeport Lockup” will be in place, as well, on the Union Bank lawn. Tickets for the Buck-ADuck River Race are being sold at area merchants now' or can be purchased at Fun Day. Grand marshals are John and Wanda Barker. Call Judy Jackson at 616765-3100 for more informa­ tion about the event. parade. Others can register at the west end of Main Street. More information about the car show is available by call­ ing 616-765-5154. Arts and crafts go on dis­ play beginning at 9 a.m. Merry will be doing hair cuts •ii on Main Street. The Freeport United Methodist Church will staff the hospitality tent. A horseshoe competition begins at noon with registra­ tion at 11 a.m. behind the 4 Blood drive will help Girl Scout earn Silver Medal 5* . I Fun for children includes games and a pedal pull at noon between the historical •II society and the post •ii office. “OreoNewr this year is an licking contest” at 3 p.m. on the Union Bank lawn spon­ sored by Shamrock Tavern. The car show will fill the downtown area after the parade. Those who want to have their cars in the parade will register at Munn Manufacturing before the a.m. in the fire station. The cost is by donation and ends 1 at 10 a.m. or when the f<mu runs out. In addition, the fire department will do an extri­ cation demonstration and is planning waterball competi­ tions as well. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Munn Manufacturing and Freeport Enterprises, traveling through the downtown area. < • llx ^ifc Freeport Seniors over 50 to hear Nashville Five Plus Aia I sMitRi' •{it <888 ta tai ulty scholarship, students must have a 3.6 high school grade point average (GPA), a minimum ACT score of 29, and attend a scholarship com­ petition. The award is renew­ able for three additional years with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA or better. » ElMB&a! E ft* _ _ i fai^l •n • U‘ I 1 As a “great start” for get­ ting back together this fall, the Freeport Seniors over 50 will host “The Nashville Five - Plus” to entertain with their music and story telling. A potluck dinner with those “over 50” at the Freeport Community Center is set for Wednesday, Sept. 10. The Nashville 5 Plus is a group of 10 Fiddlers Joe Andrews and Pam Goner, Bass fiddle Jim Reed, guitar Bob Burghdoff, Dobro player Orville Harrington, banjo Pat Burd, tambourine Martha Burghdoff, autoharp Hilma Brace, and Rose Harrington in some of the vocal groups. Pauline Reed is coordinator and story teller. They play all the old favorites, for those who haven't heard them, now’s the chance. Bring a dish to pass and serving spoon for the noon dinner and own table service. Tea and coffee will be fur­ nished. Sandy Durkee is host­ ess for the day and Gerry Allen will do set-up. “We can't thank them enough for their help and faithfulness,” said member Marge Barcroft. “We invite everyone - People come from 15 miles and more so come meet your friends and make new ones.” I',’ MW— lil.il BLACK TOP SOIL I DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Caledonia Women’s Club to meet Monday historical society and its effects on the community of Caledonia. For more information Caledonia about the Women's Club, call Nancy Dahlke at 616-891-9561 or Sharon Krumm at 616-6222314. The next meeting of the Caledonia Women’s Club will be Monday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Homes Center on south Broadmoor (M-37 Highway.) Guest speaker will be Walter Bujak, a former can­ didate for township supervi­ sor who will talk about the te> Saturday Hours! ■F Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com • -* 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 o tn m K CXJ $ 8 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. y 06677131 A 1 IF •V "Just donating one pint of this blood drive and 1 hope Kellogg student. Czamecki blood can save several peo­ [everyone] will come and was among the Scouts •ii ple’s lives," Czamecki point ­ help me reach my goal of responsible for daily raising ed out. When separated into 138 donors," she added. and lowering of flags on the its natural components "This drive is open to the Avenue of Flags at Fort (plasma, red cells, platelets), public, so please sign up to Mackinac and providing one pint of donated blood donate and encourage others information for visitors. can help as many as three to donate, too." Community Michigan patients. » ilood Centers is an inde­ Besides organizing the Any healthy person 17 or blood drive. Czarnecki's pendent. nonprofit blood older who weighs at least other efforts toward earning bank that provides 100 per­ 110 pounds may be eligible the Silver Award have cent of the regular blood sup­ to give blood every 56 days. included a week of service in ply for hospitals in four To sign up for the drive, July as an Honor Girl Scout major regions of the state (to interested persons should at Fort Mackinac, which is a total population of 1.5 mil­ call Czamecki at 269-795part of Mackinac Island lion), including all hospitals 1688. r in Kent and Barr) counties. National Park. A Thomapple Blood collected at Czarnecki's drive will direct­ ly benefit patients in local hospitals, which depend on Michigan Community Blood Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads ■ Centers for their entire blood Organic Mix No Farm Chemicals supply. Beyond that satisfac­ Also Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap tion, donors also will get to enjoy Girl Scout cookies in the canteen. H "First come, first served! said Czamecki. • • • Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings. Catering to homeowners in "I am very excited about Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr -1 They can help save lives by donating blood, and they can help 13-year-old Alicia Czarnecki of Middleville earn the Girl Scouts’ secondhighest honor, the Silver Award. The blood drive will take place from 2 to 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Center at Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Michigan Community Blood Centers will staff the drive, which is being coordinated by Czarnecki, a Cadet Girl Scout. Organizing the drive will satisfy the service proj­ ect portion of criteria she must meet to be considered for the Silver Award. It is the highest honor available to Cadet Girl Scouts. As blood drive chairper­ son, Czamecki has set a goal of 150 prospective blood donors. 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September 6, 2008 Sentence extended after break-in IMa" Paul Alan Hal), currently serving a sentence in Jackson Prison, was sentenced Aug. 29 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to have from 86 to 180 months of jail added to his current parole­ violation sentence. Hall was convicted June J 8 of home invasion. His record shows a conviction in 1986 for arson and burglary' in Kent County, an a conviction in 199J for larceny from a building in Kent County, a conviction in 1993 for breaking and entering in Kent County, a conviction in 1993 for breaking and entering in Ottawa County and a 1993 conviction for 1 •ssession of contraband by a prison inmate. Judge Fisher ordered Hall to pay court costs of $500 and restitution of $10,000. He is to serve his Barry County sentenced on OUIL charge sentence concurrent to his present sentence. Hall was arrested on the home invasion charge in December 2007 •II in Yankee Springs Township. Roy Terrington Aitchison, 50, of Shelbyville was seni tenced Aug. 27 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and seven months in jail for his July 9 conviction on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (third offense). Judge Fisher fined Aitchison $500, assessed $500 in court costs, $360 in Permanent weight-loss to be topic in Orangeville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer LeAnn Fritz, a certified natural health professional, will provide answers about permanent weight Joss in a talk at the Orangeville Township Hall Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. The cost is $5. Participants can pay at the dJi© r, but Fritz asks that those interested in attending call or e-mail to reserve a seat at 269-3703615 or LeAnnmay8@aol.com. In her talk, Fritz will answer the questions “Have you ever wondered why you I can’t lose weight? Why is it that some can eat the right amount of calories and do moderate exercise and still not lose weight?” She said she hopes her talk can help those who are frustrated with the same old claims about fad diets and quick-fix weight-loss pills. “It is estimated that in our nation, approximately 30 percent of adults and 20 percent of children are obese or overweight,” said Fritz, “Disease is rising and at the same time, we are spending more than we ever have as a nation on health care, Although we are in the top five countries in the world when it comes to dollars spent on health care, we aren't even in the top 25 when it comes to overall health.” Her perspective on weight loss focuses on balance which she sees as key. “A IHillly whose systems are in proper working order will automatically (eventually) be at the weight that is healthy and safe. This is different for everyone,” she explained, “but the right foods and sometimes even supplements can help with that balance.” A few examples of imbalances in the body that can affect weight loss include a pH that is too acidic (it should be between 6.4 and 7.0), a thyroid that isn't getting enough iodine, and tfie lack of proper waste elimination. €4 All of the ailments listed j probation fees and a drug court fee of $200. Judge Fisher ruled Aitchison must participate in drug court, cognitive-behavior therapy and substance-abuse counselinj■Li while in jail and may consider release upon review of his progress on Sept. 24. Aitchison was arrested in Yankee Springs Township in May. I CMU announces honor students above are perpetuated by a diet that is highly processed and full of toxic chemicals, dyes, sugar and other addilives. The IbzJy does not rec­ •io ognize these things as food and thus stores them in fat cells instead of absorbing and using their nutrients.” Fritz said she does see hope that these conditions can be changed. This is not a fundraiser and she hopes to schedule another talk in October. “This topic is sure to raise questions, so please contact me directly to talk further, at 269-370-3615 or LeAnnmay8@aol .com,” she Central Michigan University’s spring semester honors list includes area students who earned 3.5 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Among those students were the following: Alto - Laura Danielson, I Lindsey Forton. Caledonia-Katelyn Jonkhoff, Ashley Lameyer, » ryce Morrow, Jacquelyn Wiest. Freeport-Leila Kent. Middleville Amy Steinbach. Wayland - Sarah Stout. Middleville student on Indy honor roll said. 06677302 Jillian McDuffee. daughter of Steve and Linda McDuffee, of Middleville, was named to the honor roll for the second semester of the 2007-08 at year the University of Indianapolis. Honor roll students have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours and earned a •it grade point average of at least 3.4 but less than 3.7. -iffiirir AVEDA - REDKEN NIOXIN Shown at right, the Executive Leadership Team at Pennock. From left, Anita Henderson, Human Resources Director; Connie Downs, Chief Financial Officer; Jim Wincek, Vice President of Support Services; Carla Wilson-Neil, Chief Operating Officer; Sheryl Lewis Blake, Chief Executive Officer; and Rose Anne Woodliff, Chief Nursing Officer. I o Patient Registration. No appointment is necessary; just stop in, have a cup of coffee and visit they want to hear from you! ' I Can’t make it in? 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Scots squeak out another victory in a shoot-out ss?it by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Now the Fighting Scots i just need to be able to handle [ c a O-K Gold competition as well as they've handled the O-K Red. Caledonia's varsity foot­ ball team closed out the non­ conference portion of its schedule by scoring a 34-26 win over Jenison at home Friday night, a week after opening the season with a win in a shoot-out at East Kentw • “I couldn't be more proud of our kids," said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. “We're finding ways to win football games, close football games." What Caledonia found Friday night as a 27-20 lead with eight and a half minutes remaining, after a one-yard touchdown run by senior full­ back Nick Schumaker and the ensuing extra-point kick by F V* Caledonia’s Max Glova and Matt Russo (81) wrap up Wildcat running back Tony Collin Hoffman. *• Those proved to be the D’Amico at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett 7 final points the Scots needed, Bremer) after trading touchdowns all bounced up to receiver Justin yard pass to Jeremy Haskins wins the last two weeks." night with the Wildcats. Caledonia fullback Nick Schumaker (3) keeps the pile Both offenses moved up Szymanski, leaving the Scots to tie the game at 20 in the “Overall, we played well at opening minutes of the fourth moving forward during the fourth quarter as he s (jmes” VJyl said. “We have a and down the field. Caledonia with a 27-26 edge. wrapped up by Jenison’s Trevor TenBrink (left) and |ot of things to work on. I had 421 yards of offense on Caledonia then drove 70 quarter, ft “We still have to get better Jake Lancioni (right) among others. (Photo by Brett couldn’t be more proud of the the night, to 416 for the yards, scoring its insurance really gutted out two Wildcats. The Scots rushed touchdown on a 43-yard run at tackling. It's week two ot way we Bremer) for 350 yards, while the by Dylan Ball with 1:46 to the season, but from week one to week two we did a lot Wildcats passed for 289. play. all finished the night as of things better," said Uyl. Every time a defense got a Scots' The the Scots ’ leading rusher, Scots’ secondary stop, it was a big one. The biggest one of them all with nine carries for 105 struggled to bring down the came with 6:06 left in the yards. Quarterback Luke Wildcat receivers, who most •!• of the night were catching 77 , ' Wiest Wiest rushed rushed 18 times 18 times for 99 for < game. On third-and-eight at the yards, and Ryan Ulanch had short passes and turning up field. Hackley finished with Caledonia 44-yard line, with 12 carries for 72 yards. times to go into the half up fourth quarter, Wiest was also 5-of-9 eight catches for 175 yards by Brett Bremer the Scots up 27-20, Wildcat ir It was neat to watch those 35-7. Troy Ritzema returned quarterback Sean Melinn was throwing the football, for 71 and three Sports Editor three touchdowns. Holland Christian saw its kids go. They work hard.” an interception for a touch­ pressured behind the line for yards. He carried the ball into Melinn was 19-of-26 throwscoring average for the seaBack-up quarterback Coley down. Matt Hochalter had a of the few times all night, the end zone for each of the ing the football, for 289 yards one son drop, droo. but but not McKeough. a sophomore, TD run, and Westendorp Caledonia defensive lineman Scots' first three touchdowns, and four TD's. not nearly nearly McKeough. Both teams had some probenough for the Thornapple scored the only touchdown of completed a ten-yard TD pass Justin Warren was in hot pur- a 21-yarder to start the night suit. Melinn rolled to his right off and then a one-yard scor- lems in the kicking game, Kellogg varsity football team the fourth quarter on a 44- to Matt Mulder. The Maroon lead grew to and fired the ball down field ing run just before the half Hoftman missed his first to score a win on Friday night yard run which Ruger called in Middleville. his favorite play of the night. 49-7, as Hochalter and to teammate Mitch Hackley. and another late in the third extra-point try, before conback Westendorp added TD runs in Hackley stopped his route, quarter, verting on the next two. defensive The Maroons, after scoring Junior third Donovan Scott had a interthe third quarter. coming back to catch thei 61 points in their opener _After — the first Wiest TD Haskins, the Wildcat kicker, against Cedar Springs in ception for the Trojans late in Westendorp’s second touch front of the run. Jenison answered with a made his first two extrafootball in down run of the night covered Wildcat sideline. By the time 65-yard TD pass from Melinn points, but missed his third week one. topped the Trojans the game. Westendorp, the Maroons 63 yards. He finished the the play was done, he had to Hackley with 7:48 left in try early in the fourth quarter 56-20. starting QB, threw a pair of game with 199 yards rushing a(] the way across the the open j ng q Uar ter. and then after also seeing a 24-yard The lead was as many as field, and beat Scot defensive a 30-yard hook-up between field goal attempt sail wide 43 points, after a four-yard touchdown passes, and also and 334 passing. r reception by Nick ran in two himself. The first Carter Whitney scored the the two for a 14-6 lead with left early in the third, touchdown back Brent Steele to the corfrom Westendorp TD run came Trojans' second touchdown. The Scots are now 2-0 on ner of the end zone on the 1:09 left in the first for a 14-7 Keikover off a pass : Maroon quarterback A.J. from 24 yards out on the on a four-yard reception from home side of the field. the season, they start the O-K Jenison lead. Gold Conference season at 1 Westendorp late in the third opening drive of the game, Kyle Bobolts. The two one-yard scoring The Scots had trouble stop­ Bobolts completed 11 -ofquarter. That score put their giving his team a 7-0 lead, ping Hackley all night, but runs by Wiest put his team 1 Thomapple Kellogg next Thc Maroons pushed that 24 pass attempts for the night. Friday. back in front, 20-14. did stop the ensuing twoteam up 56-13. It wasn't long after that lead to 14-0 on a Kyle Boer for 141 yards. Whitney had point try. A pass from Melinn 9 Melinn completed a 30three catches for 25 yards. TD /lull. run. -----* ! when both teams reserves The Trojans kept battling Nick DeWald four catches for • • HOMFTOVV/V BODY SHOP started to get their chances on though. They moved the ball 80 yards, and Joel Smith had • the field. said right down the field on their two catches for 24 yards. cool." “It was We came out at half-time. * • a one--------------‘ Thornapple Kellogg head next drive, scoring on yard TD plunge by Steven and I asked them to take the # coach Chad Ruger, finding a field as if they ’ d just won the silver lining in the clouds. Crawford. started game." Ruger said, “ and they Ik Maroons The The second and third teamin the second did that." all in there. 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ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience the season. • SS F sis 1 >»„ s i it? K TK can’t slow down Holland S Christian’s offensive show till i/ - Ma i j i I f nW JL I ■' 1 I' <> P rj1 I 4 7 1< FRAME Call V} I DOBBIN'S 1 945*0191 • ALIGNMENT »• ... (269) 795-9596 ALL IMPORTS WELCOME Is All Insurances Welcome Bruce Bender ** www.brucesframe.com 1 �A I Page 12/The Sun and News. Saturday, September 6, 2008 a* South Christian and Catholic Central both beat TK soccer Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys* a soccer team fell to 1 -7 on the season and 1-3 in the O-K Gold Conference last week. Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian both scored wins over the Trojans in league action in Middleville. The Cougars scored a 4-1 victory Thursday evening, getting three goals and an assist from Noble Sullivan to lead the way. The Trojans, who trailed 30 at the half, struck first in the second half on a goal by Steve Cung Bik, but couldn’t pull any closer South Christian topped the Trojans 7-0 on Tuesday night The Sailors built a 2-0 lead in the opening half, then added five goals in the final 40 minutes. Joe Broekhuizen had four of the Sailors' seven goals, including three in the second half, and Ben Honeycutt two. Trojan keeper Max Kiel made 17 saves on the night, . The Trojans have a busy week ahead of them. They’ll travel to take on Jenison Monday, then look to get things turned around in the OK Gold with a game at home against Wayland Tuesday and one at Hastings on Thursday night. Caledonia boys tennis loses tight dual with Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Caledonia's varsity boys’ tennis team returns to action today, after a long Labor Day break. The Fighting Scots host own their Caledonia Invitational today (Sept. 6). The Scots' last match was a tough 5-3 non-conference loss against Loy Norrix on Aug. 26. Randall Domer won the lone singles match for the Scots, taking a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory at fourth singles. On the doubles side, Caledonia got wins from the third and fourth doubles teams. Chris Richter and Adam Thelan won 6-3, 7-5 at number three, and Sam Dion and Ben Davenport won 6-0, 6-2 at number four. The Scots came up just short in an attempt to tie or pull ahead of Loy Norrix. The other two doubles matches were close. Loy Norrix scored a 7-5, 7-5 win at first singles and a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 win at second doubles. After Saturday’s tourna­ ment, the Scots open O-K Gold Conference play at home against Forest Hills Eastern Monday. The Scots then host Wayland on Wednesday, and Holland on Friday. 06677139 Thank You Three Brothers Pizza X "‘Best Pizza in Barry Co ” Allyson Winchester 1 3 ■; ■ . ■ The Caledonia Summer Tennis Program sent a couple of teams to the USTA Junior Team Tennis district playoffs July 26 including the 14 intermediate team of (front from left) Travis DeHaan, Alan Bont, Sam Dion, Max Wagner, Grant Pell, (back) Paige Pontious, Maddie Murphy, Haley Patterson, Jackie Snow, and coach Scott Bont. <5» Caledonia Summer program expands, goes to districts This summer the Caledonia Summer tennis program was involved with the Inter-City recreational tennis league and the USTA Junior Team Tennis program. Over 50 students participated ranging from fifth grade through high school students, both boys !!• and girls, which involved weekly matches on Fridays. The proIgram concluded at the USTA Junior Team Tennis district playoffs July 26 with nine On Sept. 20, the second annual Orangeville Charity Golf Outing will be held at the Mullenhurst Golf Course, ~ 9810 Mullen Road. This event was an initiative of Mark Paradowski, director the Orangeville Ihe Community Committee. The purpose of the outing is to raise money to refurbish the Park Orangeville 2 _ - 1 Park and Recreational Area, he said. Plans to restore the park by upgrading the ball diamonds, installing a soccer field, purchasing playground equipment and constructing a con- / BODYSHOP ! I t players in the 14 intermediate division and seven in the 18 intermediate division, “Overall it was a very [ sitive experience for the players involved and for the Caledonia tennis program,” V. said coach Scott Bont. The 14 intermediate division team which consisted of Alan Bont, Travis DeHaan, Sam Dion, Maddie Murphy, Haley Patterson, Grant Pell, Paige Pontious, Jackie Snow and Max Wagner, was able to it ’ finish in the final four within its division losing their matches to the Indianapolis Sectional qualifiers Portage Y, and Allegan. The 18 intermediate team of Steve Babcock, Ben Dion, Eric Pell, Trent Pontious, Natalie Radzikowski, Ryan VanRavensvmv VanRavenswaay, and Morgan Weiss finished fifth in its division narrowly missing out on the final four by percentage points. PL is ?* 0iF M 01 .•ffisiai.i V I >L • A Orangeville golf tournament set for Sept. 20 and Hastings Surgeons for purchasing my 2008 Market Pigs from the Barry Co. Fair. “Thank you for your continued support of the Barry County Fair” j •- Ml / M I cession stand are in place, The project will give residents a local place to enjoy with their families. A major b eneflt w j|] b h. benefit will bee to to attract attract at athletic activities to the community. The format for the outing will be a four-person scramble with shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost is $50 per person. Lunch will be provided. Prizes include cash awards: $200 for first place, $100 for second place, $100 random draw, prizes for 12 event holes, and a hole-in- one prize of a $25,000 Ranger recre- ational boat from Matteson Marine. Sponsors include the Gun River Inn, Circle Inn, Sysco Foods, Legacy Foods, Legacy Waste, Waste Clayton Marshal Logging, Barry County Lumber and Matteson Marine. 7Members of the planning committee include Matt Bourdo, Karen Codye, Jim Bourdo, Kim Sullivan and Paradowski. Contact Matt Bourdo at 616-890-2507 or Kevin Marshall at 269-664-6196 for more information. Scot soccer team blanks £ seesu w.’. E tKSWp * 1 & | Wayland and then Hastings | h aa I I * »- • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish 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 "IVr meet bv accident " Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ivMAv.edsbody.com i 7 • { j* ♦ * J • * r • d > < t • 9 ■< f r F ♦ • tit Bp 4 » • ? C) 8 u After a disappointing finish against Forest Hills Eastern in week one of the O-K Gold Conference season, the Caledonia varsity boys’ soclie cer team bounced back last week. The Fighting Scots improved to 3-1 in the league by shutting out Wayland and Hastings. The Fighting Scots ended Tuesday s contest with the visiting Wildcats early, put­ ting in an eighth goal in an 80 win. Sam Steams, Jason Hodge, and Charlie Mulliner had two goals each for Caledonia, while Nate DeBoer and Tyler Muller added the other two tallies. Steams, Hodge, Mulliner, and Mike Spees had one assist each and Kerry » Bestrom had two. The Scots outshot Wayland 20-2 on the night, with keeper Blake Higley making both saves for Caledonia. The Scots then outshot a defensive minded Hastings team 11-0 on Thursday, earning a 3-0 victory. M Hodge netted the lone Caledonia goal in the first half, off an assist from DeBoer. Hodge then assisted Steams on the Scots’ first goal of the second half. Jake Schenk closed out the goal scoring for Caledonia. Caledonia has plans for a non-conference contest against Holland Christian today (Sept. 6), and will return to league action with a game at home against South Christian Tuesday and then a road date at Ottawa Hills Thursday. % Sill I < • JNL S2 . h. I I 1 h �- The Sun and News. Saturday. September 6, 2008 Page 13 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 a & Balance” Is Key in Successful Investing J b vl ^ri s Balance is essential to almost all parts of our lives. We balance work and family issues. We can balance our indulgence % for desserts with an extra trip to the gym. We even balance our check­ books. But sometimes, we let our investment portfolios get out of balance — and that can be a costly mistake. Of course, for your portfo­ lio to become unbalanced, it had to be balanced to begin with. When you developed your investment strategy, you probably made sure your asset allocation — the percentage of your portfolio that you L_ invested in each asset class, such as stocks or reflected your bonds goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. In short, your port­ folio was balanced. However, over time, the amount of your portfolio devoted to a certain asset class could “drift” from your initial asset allocation. This drifting process can lead to an unbalanced portfo­ lio — and leave you vulnera­ ble to market forces in ways you hadn't anticipated. To illustrate this point, let’s assume you began investing in 1982 with a portfolio weighted 50 percent in stocks and 50 percent in bonds. .ut following the long run-up in stock prices. S I 1 I * ft 1 A j/ lament sil I I AA I F IsEiiRSto nearly 80 percent of your portfolio ’s value might have •It been in stocks by the begin­ ning of 2000, assuming you never rebalanced your hold­ ings. This 80-to-20 stock­ bond ratio probably was much too risky for you. As it turned out, your portfolio would have reached the 80 percent stock level at a very inopportune time — right before the stock market decline of 2000 - 2002. Consequently, to help avoid taking on too much risk, you should consider rebalancing your portfolio at regular intervals to bring it back to the asset allocation that's right for your needs. In the above example, this would have meant reducing your exposure to stocks and adding more bonds. But rebalancing your rHE rtfolio can do more than just restore your asset alloca­ tion — it can also help you take some of the emotions out of investing. How? Consider, once again, the huge rise in stock prices from 1982 to 2000. Caught up in the euphoria of a seemingly endless bull market. many investors got greedy and kept buying more and more stocks — including the so-called “dot-com” stocks, many of which had ambitious business plans but lit- The next ACT test will be 25. Oct. administered Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Sept. 19 - the deadline for having the registration post­ marked. Late registrations, with an additional fee, will be accepted until the final post­ mark deadline of Oct. 3. 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(Even so, asset allocation does not South Christian took the ensure a profit or protect first O-K Gold Conference against loss.) Your financial advisor can jamboree of the season help you establish a rebal- Tuesday, - at Egypt Valley • . « 1 _ 1* _ ——- — ancing strategy. But don't Country Club. wait too long to begin. A bal­ The Sailors had the top two anced portfolio is an essen­ individual rounds of the day, tial step toward helping you with Jackie DeBoer firing a achieve your long-term 36 and Heather Marks a 37. financial goals. Forest Hills Eastern was 13 This article was written by strokes back of the Sailors, Edward Jones for use by local Edward Jones South fired a 174 to the your ___ Hawks 187. Catholic Central Financial Advisor. was third with a 198, fol- 50 OFF Any Commercial Maintenance Project (Includes Seal Coating, Crack Filing & Patching) ’Offer valid when contract is signed by September 30. 2008 •II only. Must be a minimum of 2. 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Stacie Moll added a 44 for the Fighting Scots, Courtney Corson 54, and Lilly Switzer a 60. Thornapple Kellogg was IWAYNARD ’ S W WATER CONDITIONING r ets from high school counseling offices. The cost is $31 for the tra­ ditional ACT and $46 tor the ACT Plus Writing. Some colleges require or recommend ACT's optional Writing Test score, so students should find out the requirements of prospective colleges before registering for the exam. ACT scores are accepted by all four-year colleges and uni­ versities in the United States. Additional information about registration for those with special needs can be found at www.actstudent. org. Students in need of financial assistance should visit their school counselors for qualification information and to apply for a fee waiver. ACT’s Web site (www.actstudent.org) has information, free sample tests and the opportunity to order test­ preparation materials. our one stop water store! 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Over 34 years of experience A 5.00 OFF fnT says Dave Owen, who with his wife, Jane, founded Pursuing A Dream. a Michigan not-for-profit, to improve the outdoor recre­ ational quality of life for Michigan residents w ith dis­ abilities. Donations from area com­ panies and individuals allow disabled shooters to partici­ pate for free. Shooters and volunteers can still register. Registration is $85 per shooter, with free admission for disabled shooters. A volunteer team meeting will convene at 9 a.m. and shooter registration opens at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., a clinic will begin, followed by lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., catered by Outback Steakhouse. Shooting runs .•It from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Our mission is to help Thursday, Sept. 11, the Spence Angers Memorial Shootout will take place at the Caledonia Sportsman’s Club. 10721 Coldwater Rd., Caledonia. ■ • The shootout, now’ in its seventh year, brings disabled sports veterans and novices together with non-disabled sc1•It rtsmen and women for a jay of learning and friendship. The event was renamed this year in memory of West Michigan resident Spence Angers. “Spence Angers was a cat­ alyst and inspiration for the foundation; he passed away this year after a 30-year struggle with multiple sclerosjs His love of the outdoors and the shooting sports and his always-positive atti­ •It tude will be memorialized every year at this event,” ACT registration deadline is Sept. 19 iajEtw ■«« lltiEES Thursday shootout is designed to enable disabled 9980 Cherry Volley, Caledonia 49316 8 £ s I < a 4 4 & >444* *»• r* *»» "4 4 4 i « i 4 a 4 44 4 4 4 ♦ 1 4 4 < * • 4 4 * 4 4 4 < 4 4 I * �w - II Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 6, 2008 Caledonia girls defeat Trojans on Gold’s first night ished with five aces. 44 We ll take it one Tuesday at a time, and try to get as many O-K Gold w ins as we can and go from there." Ritz said, who's team heads to the WMVOA tournament at East Kentwood Saturday then returns to league play at home against Forest Hills Eastern next Tuesday. The Trojans visit Ottawa Hills Tuesday for their second Gold match. Building confidence isn't an easy thing to do in practice. “Honestly, that's one of those things that is hard to teach because you have to make them want something by Brett Bremer Sports Editor * that you can't want for them. Woodall said. Alyssa Bowerman led the Trojans Tuesday night with 13 kills, and freshman Erin Ellingcr had 11. I think 1 had. offensively, a few hitters who stood out as having their best game." said Woodall. Scheidel had 18 assists for the Trojans. Kristin Tedrow and Jessica Pitsch had ten digs apiece. Caledonia had a perfect 3-0 record at its quad on Wednesday evening, topping Byron Center 21-25, 25-20, 15-10, Allegan 25-14. 25-11. and Calvin Christian 25-23. 18-25, 15-13. Winter is still a few months of. but things certainly snow balled on the Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team Tuesday night to open the O-K Gold Conference season at home against Caledonia. The Fighting Scots scored ♦ a 25-22, 25-18, 25-14 win ■*» •m over the Trojans. While the 3? Scots looked better and better as the night went on, the Trojans seemed to struggle -14- more as the games went on. The Trojans led 22-20 in game one after an ace by setCaledonia’s Natalie Radzikowski digs a Trojan serve during game two against ter Kate Scheidel, but then Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) saw the Scots win the next five points to take the first game. “We have a confidence problem," said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Stacey Woodall. “We have a great team skill wise. I think we can hang with every team we play, but we have to leam to finish the game." Game two was tied at 18. before the Scots went on a string of seven consecutive points to win that one. In I 1 game three, the Fighting r1 Scots scored seven straight points on the serve of Natalie Radzikowski to pull ahead 20-10. “We just have a very new line-up and Labor Day was difficult," said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz. “Coming off the Labor Day weekend, we didn't have a great practice yesterday. “They’re absolutely going to continue to improve. The chemistry is getting better, and things are falling into place. ” Thornapple Kellogg’s Alyssa Bowerman (5), Caledonia’s Laura Knight, and the ball Laura Knight led a bal­ •* t meet above the net during game two Tuesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett 'r anced Caledonia attack with Bremer) nine kills. Middle Brenna •T Donahue also had a good night for Caledonia at the net. Fighting Scot setter Caledonia setter Lindsee Weis puts the ball up as Lindsee Weis had 19 assists. The Scots also got a great teammate Brenna Donahue rushes the net during game serving night and some very two Tuesday night against Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo good defense from their by Brett Bremer) It was a great day for the Olsen. Brummel was second Troy Dunkelberger was ninth libero, Paige Rogers, who finTrojan freshmen in their first in the freshman boys’ race in 21:27. race at Johnson Park on with a time of 19 minutes 16 “They did a great job of Sophomore Dominic Johnson. Fellow freshman Campfield (tenth). Wednesday afternoon. seconds. Olsen ran his best haying patience in the first Bierenga and junior Matt Ellery Alexander was sixth. Thornapple Kellogg will At the O-K Gold time of the season, finishing mile of the course and then Williamson were just a few Other Scot medallists includ- be at the Fennville Conference's Grade Level fifth in the race at 19:47. continued to race the second seconds off their own ed sophomores Lisa Schultz Invitational this Saturday, cross country meet. The top ten in each boys' half," said Thornapple Johnson Park personal (sixth) and Courtney Stauffer then will host Caledonia and a Thomapple Kellogg's boys’ and girls’ race earned medals, Kellogg coach Josh records, which they set at last (tenth), junior Alyssa Petz host of other schools at the team was led by freshmen and the Trojans had three Reynolds. “I was f . 4. . i j • i • • /ery year’s °‘K Gold Conference (sixth), and seniors Emily annual TK Invitational at Gun Dustin Brummel and Carl freshmen earn those honors, pleased with their performj meet. Williamson finished Rossman (fourth) and Jenny Lake. fcja ( jfljljljl ■■ ■ ances the first time racing Wednesday's race in 20:17, Johnson Park. They have and Bierenga in 21:43. 8 been working very hard in * “For these two boys to pick practice and now they are see- Up where they left off last seaing that hard work payoff son gives them great confiAmerican Legion #305 now that we are racing." dence heading into this sea­ A trio of other Trojan son." Reynolds said. Friday, September 19, 2008 freshmen also ran their best TK also got a solid run Lamb and Pig Roast Dinner • Have times of the season so far. from junior Tim Olsen, who i With all the trimmings Fun This $0.00 Neil Bergsma was 15th in finished in 20:17. U peri _ per person. 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This third session, titled ‘Day to Day Living with Chronic Lung Disease,' will be Sept. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the hospital's outpatient confer­ ence room 1. Satya Chaparala, M.D., medical director of respirato­ ry care and a pulmonologist at Battle Creek Health System will serve as the keynote speaker. Following the program, there will be a short time for general ques­ tions and support. A pul­ monary rehabilitation thera­ pist also will be on hand to answer questions and give a short tour of the outpatient pulmonary rehab center. “COPD is an extremely serious lung disease that makes breathing much more difficult and is a leading cause of death in the United States,” says Dr. Chaparala. “However, by working with your physician and making some lifestyle changes, you can manage COPD. and symptoms can often be improved.” The term COPD is used to describe two related lung dis­ orders — chronic bronchitis and emphysema. 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Saturday, September 6, 2008 TK-Hastings girls handle Ottawa Hills in the pool by flr Brett Bremer Strumberger had been count­ ing down laps for Romanak in what was the longest and the tightest race of the night. •■ It cracked right there." Strumberger said of her voice later. “It's tired from last Friday's football game.” Romanak nearly caught teammate Beth Fuller in the race. Fuller took first in 6 Sports Editor The last scream didn't come out quite right for Thomapple Kellogg captain Alecia Strumberger as she cheered on teammate Katie Romanak in lane six during the 500-yard freestyle race at Ottawa Hills Thursday. There was reason to shout, Jw . AjLa a •X * » J Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Danielle Rosenberg rises out of the water during the 100-yard butterfly race Thursday night at Ottawa Hills High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) minutes 29.95 seconds, Romanak finished in 6:30.29. The outcome of the meet was never in doubt, as the Trojans scored a 143-36 win over the overmatched Bengals. The TK-Hastings team did mange its line-up in a polite way. At I swam nobody more than two times,” said TK-Hastings coach Carl Schoessel. "Frankly, their coach is very ■ understanding. We’ve got to put our girls there so they can do what they can do." It was the first meet of the The Trojans’ Audrey Hoag races through the water season f°r the TK-Hastings during the 100-yard butterfly against Ottawa Hills gir!s’ as we" as the first °‘K Rainbow Tier III contest. Thursday night in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett 4* Next week, it'll be differBremer) ent/' Schoessel said. swimming against Calvin Christian. They're a tough team. The Trojans take on the Squires, in Hastings, on Thursday, The Trojans who were in the pool against the Bengals didn't take things easy though. TK-Hastings swim­ mers won 11 of the 12 events, and took the top three places in six of the individual events, The night started with the TK-Hastings 200-yard medley relay team of Michelle Howard. < Patricia Garber, Mandy Buehler, and Marissa Meyering winning in 2:14.59. The team of Meyering, Sandy Campbell, Katie Fluke, and “We had a couple girls who Danielle Rosenberg won the 1 was really looking for them 200-yard freestyle relay in to chase certain times/' 2:03.53. The night ended with Schoessel said. “They not the Trojan 400-yard freestyle only got those times, but they relay team of Elizabeth bettered them.” Chappelow. Strumberger. 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S fe fi-fit t.• <■.'. • ft? i-.- ’■'.'Bb;/’ '■■ • rjs... ’ ■ fiv Mr” . :• • . • ,. . • i t :v :S •;.-x •H:.s fellfe 11 �B •’ «r *v*Jl -■>W * -T X’ HUSTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS W 49058 *. ‘.i. public Library Hastings 227 E State St Ml 49058-1841 Hastings id News S/N STD TA GE ID « SkJ&jJAaka ♦ I —J I- JJAQTIAh t IBV— -2— I w* ---------_____________________________________________ I• ~ • • FITTINGS Ml T N IO.7M _ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas .OM 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 37/September 13, 2008 Report: More students attend TK summer school izzA El fnbT r aril bi£Ofl 2 STOfH z iam .T£3Y izombi !ori) io ’ auoiv by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Assistant Superintendent Tom Enslen told members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education that more students attended sum­ mer school activities this year. The 170 students almost doubled the number of those participating in pre­ vious years. Twenty-five high school students engaged in credit recovery, 103 in summer school at the elementary and middle school level and 32 participated in Grand Rapids Area Summer Program (GRASP) home activities. More than 80 students received scholarship aid for summer school. Enslen told the board that a limiting fac­ tor to summer school partici­ pation was transportation. In other business, Superintendent Gary Rider told the board that the open­ ing of the school year went well. The district is still wait­ ing for information about correcting the problem with the gymnasium wall at McFall. McFall and Lee are plan- Also, the district is excited that Steve Gabrielse is work­ ing out the details to spend several class periods in the schools where his expertise as an English as a Second Language, or ESL, teacher is needed. The school district is becoming more diverse and a more consistent approach to assist students for whom English is a second lan- ning open houses for after work is completed in the buildings. Rider anticipates that this will be in October. Enslen is also working with teachers on “mapping" the curriculum in an effort to narrow the focus. He said he would like to see the curricu­ lum become “deeper." This is an ongoing project at all levels. i 4 guage. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Oct. 13 in Room 1616 of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. It will begin at 7 p.m. Jessica Price makes top 10 ¥5^ 2231 )qs9iH ilnalfcs bnarfl 33Z smA" zidT bnsiri tnavs noTta Is) qol avH qooaZ >ibbiM norfsq oil .VI Toz grd j£lq ni msaio 3V3 3fll . r/nA inova ' onoriq ,30 nH sfnofiT JoorioZ wusmiol nav B I vision viewers to vote for the by Patricia Johns young singer on Tuesday, Staff Writer Jessica Price from Sept. 9, when she performed — Freeport is getting lots of as one of the top 20. Half attention from neighbors, performed Tuesday and the friends and music lovers who other half on Wednesday and see her performing on Price was named to final 10 •-=4^ on Thursday, Sept. 11. 352 “America’s Got Talent. She performed Colbie | This coming week her friends are invited to an Caillat’s "Bubbly" Tuesday w When she first event to help her continue the night. effort to become America's appeared on the show earlier this summer, she sang top talent. rwei Everyone is invited to The Bonnie Raitt’s "I Can’t Make Scoop on Main Street in You Love’Me.” Then she Construction is beginning on Middleville to watch Price sang Cyndi Lauper’s "True perform Wednesday, Sept. Colors" which earned her a 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A spot in the top 20. Because of commitments big screen television will be in place and plenty of ice that arose from the competi­ cream will be for sale during tion, Price was not able to the Downtown Development by Patricia Johns perform at the Hastings . the evening. Authority meeting Sept. 16. Staff Writer Summerfest this year. Anyone attending this fun The village council will meet Jean Clerk Village She was buzzed by one event should bring a cell in the township hall Sept. 23, Tuesday and Lamoreaux announced at the phone with which to vote for judge on Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, received encouragement to Village of Middleville meetPrice, a 2001 graduate of Nov. 25 and Dec. 16. to go all out for it ” from ing Tuesday, Sept. 9, that Thornapple Kellogg High The planning commission another judge. The predicdue to construction of the School, following her per­ will meet at the township tion that she would make the addition to village hall, formance. hall Oct. 7, Nov. 5 and Dec. meetings through Dec. 16 top 10 has come to fruition. Even signs reminded telewill move to the Thomapple 2. Lamoreaux said she will Township Hall just up Main c• post the list of meetings at Street at High Street. The Nov. 5 election will the village hall. In other business, the LON LEFANTY take place in the village hall. STATE FARfti This change begins with board approved the Morton - F ■ ■- X. < If -< M «*_ • * 4 i Mh t A* *• B •; A - :-C ; Sr t £' Ai* $ - 2* 5^ ■ 3'-^ -J i 0X53 w £ *• ■1 - -? *- 3'?. >• 33c** s J» - *•* r *=£.- t V. » A: Sr " <-■ t ^33-^ ■ the Village of Middleville hall. Village hall construction moves meetings Ii (269) 795-7925 (800) 795-7924 Aufo AUTO LIFE FIRE HEALTH insurance ; • ifOTEh JESSICA S GOT TAW S & 1- & 27- ■ ‘r\v T.»>- ■ •w ■ y* C* *•_ - & bid for road salt for the win­ ter. This year's cost is double what the village paid last year at $692 per ton. Sgt. Tony Stein noted that the new police car has been received and should be in the village after January. Work needs to be done to get it ready. The council approved spending about $20,700 on renovation of the police department in the village hall as part of the construction work. Audrey VanStrien received approval from the council for the harvest and Halloween activities in the village. This will culminate in a celebration on Saturday. Oct. 25. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. . in Thornapple Township Hall. Caledonia Station is now open by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer Only one last piece of offi­ cial paper remained to be til L 14' I t t ! secured, and Jerry Barnaby »! R « . I i B ® bl 11 111 n n fi i would be able to heave a sigh g 1W ’-W Ig 'g? I 11 I 6 I hi JI & r- s a of relief and get about the business of providing fresh ice cream, hot dogs and ham­ burgers to Caledonia resi­ dents. Despite a last-minute glitch, his business is open J and operating. Village Manager and i* I Clerk Sandy Ayers said the Jessica Price’ continued success was encouraged last item needed is an agreelast week on this sign. This week everyone is invited to ment between the village and watch her perform on the big screen at The Scoop on Barnaby because the well Caledonia the Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your serving cell phone to call in your vote and move this Freeport Station happens to be on public property. talent to the next level. *- lasel »9W tefil 1 riotsw lenbeW )fiq lleo tnetet ■■ "The agreement holds the village harmless if anything happens as a result of the well," she explained. The resolution to approve the agreement was on the agenda for Monday evening's meeting of the Caledonia Village Council. While the resolution was approved unanimously by the council, the second step toward approval did not occur; the license agreement was tabled. The village had not pro­ vided Barnaby with a copy of the agreement until the council meeting. Ayers apol­ ogized for the oversight. When Barnaby started his project, he envisioned open­ ing in time to provide ice cream to participants in the Independence Day activities. That went by the boards. See STAT/ON, page 6 II i 1 I In This Issue • Food pantry established in Dutton community • Wetland restoration funding available in Gun River Watershed • Fences and signs make Thornapple Township agenda • Student gets look at township government I J I /I. i. 1 !I I Y < • 4. 4’ | « �YFJ • * • A| • J ♦ I r • I < - aA •3 • ; Page 2/ThekSun'an(J News. Saturday, September 13, 2008 Freeport Fun Day to honor Wanda Barker .- ■ w i ■ r I i1 J F I I ' i I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The grand marshal of this year's Freeport Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, will be Wanda Barker. Barker is the ^5* former, well-loved owner of the Shamrock Tavern who is returning to greet friends. After selling the business last year, Barker traveled, took care of some medical concerns and had a chance to relax and spend time with her family including husband John. Now she is a little bored and has even taken a part time job at Tom's Market in Hastings. Also special this year is a book signing by native Members of the GFWC Gun Lake area began a new year of meeting on Freeport author Pamela Wednesday, Sept. 10. This was the new member luncheon and included a fashion Brovont Bush outside the Historical Society building. show with clothing from the Sea Shanty. The Freeport Historical Society will have displays in the museum. As is the tradition, the day starts with the Freeport Fire Department breakfast at 7 a.m. in the community cen­ ter. The cost is by donation and ends at 10 a.m. or when 1 GFWC Gun Lake area begins year Food pantry established in Dutton community * Caledonia is reaching out to families with the newly established Dutton Community Food Pantry. The effort is a result of sev­ eral area churches combining their strength to help families in need during a difficult time. The pantry is located in the building of Redeemer Covenant Reformed Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Road. The food pantry offers emergency food supplies to families experiencing finan­ cial difficulties. Pantry hours are the first Monday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m. Caledonia schools are stepping Up to the challenge to contribute from now until the homecoming game, Sept. 26, where a collection table will be set up outside the entrance. Community mem­ bers are encouraged to come to the game with a food items, as well. 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PAINT SAVE $5.00 Exterior ceramic paint guaranteed satisfaction as long as you own your own home 5PECI A i Sale Ends Sept. 20th, 2008 1 __ EXTERIOR PRO FLAT i A **’ * " • Wv Tab r $A Highly Recommended for Aluminum 7^ Siding v AQUA BORNE CERAMIC J COATINGS 1 the car show is available by calling 616-765-5154. The car show has a special addition for those who just love to work on cars. Ben Martz will demonstrate how to install a Chassis Engineering IFS suspension on a 1937 Chevy. The demonstration will start at 10 a.m. and continue until com­ pleted. Arts and crafts go on dis­ play beginning at 9 a.m. “Merry" will be doing hair cuts on Main Street. The Freeport United Methodist Church will staff the hospi­ tality tent. The horseshoe competition begins at noon, with registration at 11 a.m. behind the Shamrock Tavern. The “Freeport Lockup” will be in place as well on the Union Bank Lawn. ’ Tickets for the Buck-ADuck River Race are at area merchants now or can be purchased at Fun Day. Call Judy Jackson at 616765-3100 for more informa­ tion. Fences and signs make Thornapple Twp. agenda sure that non-perishable food donations are dated for fresh­ ness. Donations also may be brought in to any of the Caledonia school offices until Sept. 26. “The kindness of one ges­ by Patricia Johns ture is magnified when Staff Writer strengthened by that of Thornapple Township many,” said organizer Barb Supervisor Don Boysen DeJong. asked members of the townQuestions regarding the ship board to consider where Dutton Community Food to place a fence and what Pantry should be directed to other improvements are necthe office of Redeemer essary for the east side of the Covenant Reformed Church township hall. at 616-698-8001 There was a discussion of how strong the fence should be and if it could just be attractive to look at. The INGO — need for a signboard to announce meetings and other Caledonia township activities was American Legion noted, as well. Post 305 Geoff Moffat discussed EVERY THURSDAY Early Bird at 6:30 pm the planning commission's public hearing on the sign •t-- < -. Graham out. the food rood runs Renovation work on the kitchen at the fire station should be completed by the annual breakfast in February. In addition, the fire depart­ ment will give an extrication demonstration and is plan­ ning water ball competitions as well. The parade will set off at 10 a.m. from Munn and Freeport Enterprises. It will travel through the downtown area. Fun for children includes games and the pedal pull at noon between the Historical Society building and the post office. New this year is an “Oreo-licking contest” at 3 p.m. on the Union Bank lawn sponsored by the Shamrock Tavern. The car show will fill the downtown area after the parade. Those who want to have their cars in the parade will register at Munn Manufacturing before the parade. Others can register at the west end of Main Street. More information about s4356 Natural Cedar. Sequoia Redwood. Fruitwood Brown DECK& SIDING STAIN M-l Finest available. 1 gal. of M-l makes 10 gals, of cleaning solution. DECK & ROOF CLEANER REG. $29.92 GAL. REG. $48.56 GAL. REG. $36.22 GAL. SAVE $2.00 SAVE $5.00 SAVE $3.00 $435J $33l! & / Gal. Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST. • CALEDONIA, MI 49316 Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6; Saturday 8 - 1 § I cn <o ■6^ - % >7 I jjj. aiir«e lage hall would be open for the election. The board heard an overview from Rick Moore from the Thomapple Trail Association on possible future development of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Board will be on Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. f IL iV 11 w |X 1 Odyssey of the Mind information meeting set The Thomapple Kellogg school district will kick off its Odyssey of the Mind sea­ son with an informational meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that allows students to apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Last year, Thornapple Kellogg had 15 total teams with 10 of those teams com­ peting at the regional level. Seven of the 10 qualified to compete at the state level. Of the seven teams, one team advanced to the world com­ petition. TK OM coordinator, Annie Halle says, We are very proud of our Odyssey of the Mind program at Thornapple Kellogg and look forward to continued growth and success.” Any parent who would like to learn more about Odyssey of the Mind or to Il $2722 616-891-9171 ordinance and that the com­ mission was continuing to discuss some of the issues raised at the hearing. The ordinance will be dis­ cussed at the Sept. 25 plan­ ning commission meeting. The board approved hiring Brandon Cobum as a new paid on-call hire. Clerk Susan Vlietstra dis­ cussed plans for the Nov. 5 election and said that the vil- 4^ find out how to get a child on a team, should attend the par­ ent information meeting Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the TK Middle School Room 1616. Contact Halle at 269-9458835 for more information. I I II - HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com b Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. (M37) Hocking Soota « All Digital Sound Frw Drink Refills • 25c com refills BIG SCREE 7^? 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The restored wet­ lands could range from 5 to 100 acres in size, depending on the fall of the land, landowner preference and other environmental factors. The benefits to the riparilandowners would an include financial assistance for construction (75 percent), improved water quality, waterfowl hunting and the development of shallow wildlife ponds. The selection process for these wetland projects will be based on priority areas in the watershed, proximity to water bodies, previous wet­ land existence and the reduc­ tion of non-point source pol­ lution gained through the project location. Properties in Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships in Barry County, and Martin. Gun Plain and Otsego town­ ships in Allegan County are eligible __ _ for _ this project.• The Gun River Watershed Steering Committee requests <1 L Wetlands provide I I I V 12- ■' 5?j r I y oi &A F’J fill r’ i r* 1 IP I'i I IWI T f’ 11 f 1 I 13 (J n- <B It u ■ jr MORE TOWERS R ETTER POWER /r I - *■ I i - ——- J I •'/ > J ,7 Barry County Residents enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. special service i uJ - Ci W I Wetlands improve water quality by filtering out pollu­ tants before they reach a river or lake. These pollutants include nutrients and sediments. Excess nutrients contribute to increased algae growth, which reduces the amount of oxygen in the water. Wetlands can filter out as much as 91 percent of the phos­ phorus and 86 percent of the nitrogen. Sediment (soil particles) can become what's called a non-point source pollutant. Sediments that are suspended in running water can also be removed by wetlands. As the running water enters a wetland, the water slows and the sediments settle out. Some wetlands may retain as much as 94 percent of the sediment. Wetlands also function like big sponges, slowing down and absorbing excess water during storms. This combined action of slowing and storing water reduces flooding downstream and shoreline erosion. Flooding and high flows become worse with increased development. These alter­ ations add impervious surfaces, such as driveways and roads, that do not absorb rainfall. 5' required from the landowner for construction of wetlands; this match can be in-kind or monetary. All other project planning and construction costs will be paid by the watershed project. Funding for these wetland projects is paid through a Michigan Department of Quality Environmental Clean Water Action 319 Grant. District. “Your agricultural land will also be eligible for Farm Service Agency soil rental payments after wetland construction, so there is no loss of rental or yield income." Those interested in creat­ ing a wetland habitat on their property who would like to schedule a field appointment are asked to call McKenney at 269-673-8965 ext. 3. “Do you own a large plot of marginal agriculture land? Do you have agricultural land that never meets your yield goals? This may be the perfect opportunity to take your land out of production and restore its natural said drainage," Shawn McKenney project manager of the Rabbit and Gun rivers watershed projects through the Allegan Conservation Wetlands filter out sedi­ ments and nutrients, keep­ ing them out of ground and surface water. that landowners indicate their interest in wetland restorations if they would like to take advantage of this opportunity. 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Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm www.duttonurc.org Church "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Evening: 6:00 pm 698-685 I BRIGHTSIDE Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m, Is Truth Word WFUR 102.9 FM middlevillecrc.org FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor 111 Church Street CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday Morning Worship Service................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................................... 6:45p.m. (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Word of Life Clubs............................................................... 6:45p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a caring heart for our Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) community and the world" Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 M-37 at 100th St. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Sunday Worship ................................... 9:30 a.m. and 6: Cl Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastor Scott E. Manning Sunday School....................................................................... 9:45a.m. CALEDONIA p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH "The Family of God for All People" 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68fh) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Rev. David Klompien I 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 708 W. Main Street Rev. Richard J. Miller Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 616-698-8104 Pastor Dr. Brian F. Harrison Sunday Worship Experience MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Evening Praise...................................................................... 6: Cl 6:00p.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Loving God, Loving People (Dutton United (Reformed Church Sunday School.................................................................. 10:50a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Redeemer Covenant Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Living Hope Assembly of God Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church 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................. .Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ..... Call for info. Bible Study........ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 i 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES '47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 Cl 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://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 V ft! I Sunday Services 1 Make [Sunday 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary •I* 9:45am Bible Studies the best J day ofyour week and Sunday School Nursery available during services SS, CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday Sunday... npi 1 llifA WAYFARER. 4^ I I XmAm/ ■ ■ ft COMMUNITY CHURCH Join us Sundays at 10 am Phone 891-9259 right where you ’re at. for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wqyfarercc.ore Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH (EHti CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Saturday, Sept. 13 - Youth Party Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Ch erryVIlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 WhitneyviHe Avenue, Alto • CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 10:45 a.m. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B%» • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. Phone: (616) 868-6437 Leighton Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship........................930 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org MB ft*” www.cornerchurch.org Phone: (269) 948-2261 www.lakesidecommunity.org B* church Rev. Allen Strouse Rev. Royle Bailard f .cornerstone Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 8684)391 -hfx.tn.uvirnt firth lo.inxtjcmvwtrll Nursery available throughout. fven/one i$ welcome. J WhitneyviHe M 1 Fellowship Church 5590 WhitneyviHe Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 caxiivv Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. jfBletfjobtet (Ojurclj 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Findina Findingthe theWav WayTnnetherl Together! Ain HEN Etc CHURCH FOR AUTHENTICCHHRi'H hir THE the MODERN WORLD 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.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! 4935 WhitneyviHe Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Whitneyville Bible Church ») r- Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee 4 Congregation of the Reformed Church in America fiiJTSj ’’W.l to. iaa -Mist f? "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord M Sunday School ........................................................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............................................................. 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....................................................... 6:00 ill p.m. Wed. Family Supper (during school season).......... 5:45 p.m. Wed. Awana & Youth Group........................................ 6:30 p.m. Wed. Midweek Prayer .................................................. 6:45 p.m. !h * Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor Website: whitneyvillebible.org Yankee Springs Bible Church t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. 10:00 a.m. A - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery * Sunday School................................................................ 11:00 a.m. — Beg.-Adult (616) 891-8119 Myer fa 8655 WhitneyviHe Avenue • 891-8661 Morning Worship............................................. SUNDAY CELEBRATION bl Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Chufc'' Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 I 4:00 pm 9:30 am Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor n <3 ,1 Meeting you, your friends, and your family - 5:00 p.m. «$ @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass ir^ A 122 Cl West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 Sunday Worship: A — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 �I •II The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008/ Page 5 X ' 1 1% v ~ i J 5 VI i Bis $ ; ! 4 Author with local ties at Freeport Fun Day by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Freeport Historical Society enjoys featuring the creative work of those who came from the Freeport area, and this year is no exception. The society has welcomed Pamela Bush to bring copies of her new novel to sell and sign to this year's Freeport Fun Day Sept. 20. Bush will be signing books outside the museum. Pamela Brovont grew up Gretchen, Pierce and Hope two miles north of Freeport live in southern Indiana. and graduated from Their four grandchildren (the Thomapple Kellogg in 1972. oldest being 4 years old) are In 1973, she married Tom all named in the novel. Out of the Whirlwind is Bush and they moved from the local area in 1978. They her first novel, which she have been married 35 years and her husband self-pub­ and are currently living in lished earlier this year; the their 27th home. They have first copy, came out the end two married children and of April. This contemporary four grandchildren. Rhonda, Christian fiction is loosely Edward, Sarah and Abigail based on the Book of Job live in Florida and Paul, from the Old Testament and is 388 pages long. “My husband and I have been in full-time ministry since June 1980, and we've lived many places including Mexico City and Bolivia, South America," said Bush. story time at the library or by “Throughout our ministries contacting the library at and travels, we’ve been able fretlb@llcoop.org or 616- to help many people experi765-5181. encing trials and tribulations, The Freeport library is whether physical, emotional, open Mondays from 1 to 5 financial or spiritual. None p.m., Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to of them struck me as person5 p.m., Thursdays 1 to 8 ally as in January 1999 when p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 our only son was diagnosed p.m., and Saturdays 9 to 11 with Crohn’s disease and all a.m. the trials we've watched him and his young family go through, especially since 2003." In June 2004, she received a call that his colon had rup­ tured and then drove to southern Indiana. She ended up staying the next seven Animal fun coming to Freeport fall story time Every Wednesday morn­ ing at 10 a.m., Oct. 1 through Dec. 3, children are invited to visit the Freeport District Library for story time. The group will be reading lots of books about all sorts of animals. Readers also will lead crafts, singing and games. Parents may sign up for ‘*•411 JU. ft • •• . weeks to help care for Paul in his home. “Upon my return to Michigan, I began grappling with the issue of bad things happening to good people,” recalled Bush. “Being a missionary/pastor's wife for over 25 years, let me be the first to say that we all — whether Christian or whatev­ er our beliefs — go through times of questioning, depres­ sion and discouragement.” This was her time and it led Bush to study the Book of Job in the Bible. “Out of the Whirlwind was born from this study. Interesting enough, the novel isn't about our son or Crohn's disease. It’s about two people, Hope in Grand Rapids, and Pierce in Petoskey, who go through difficult times,” she said. “Eventually their paths cross; sparks fly, but they do work on the healing process. The novel is full of sad times, hard times, cute times and a touch of romance.” Out of the Whirlwind is getting good reviews which can be read on her Web site — www.pamelabush.com Readers also may order the book, read an excerpt, learn more about the publishing company AuthorHouse and note upcoming book-signing dates. Engagements VI f' 7.h S3 0-5 Out of the Whirlwind can be ordered at bookstores or online at pamelabush.com. Her appearance will be one of the featured events at Freeport Fun Day Sept. 20. “I am looking forward to coming back to my home town," said Bush “Basically, the consistent comment on the Web site has been, ‘Once I start it, I don't want to put it down' and ‘How could Hope give all that crystal to such a bad woman!”’ related Bush, adding that these reviews are coming from women, men and teen girls. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Arielle St.Pierre Jonathon L. Teesdale Civilian Arielle L. St. Pierre, daughter of Karin R. Van Sweden of Byron Center, and Troy A. St. Pierre of Caledonia, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the delayed-entry program. program The allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school. Using recruiters as mentors, this program helps recruits ease into the transition from civil­ ian to military life. St. Pierre will report for active duty to undergo basic training at the Navy's Recruit Center, Training Great Lakes, Ill. St. Pierre is a 2007 graduate of Caledonia Highi School. L. Civilian Jonathon Teesdale, son of Claudia and Adam L. Teesdale of Middleville, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the delayed-entry pro­ gram. The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete prior commitments such as high school. Usin to0 recruiters as mentors, this program helps recruits ease into the transition from civil­ ian to military life. Teesdale will report for active duty to undergo basic training at the Navy's Recruit Center, Training Great Lakes, III. Teesdale is a 2008 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Be part of art in Caledonia » t I ■a CiHiiim cm:Wi jo(italte* ■wuecre Myers to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary jgfC Mfflt I 3 I "•^1 ,* e ■If • • Brillowsky- Wiltzer Alfred and Nellie (Ballard) Myers will celebrate 60 Kate Elizabeth Brillowsky years of marriage on September 24, 2008. Along with and Nicholas Joseph Wiltzer their nine children, Margaret, Kathy (Don), Joan (Dave), will be united in marriage on Arlene, Laura, Melvin (Flo), Annette (Ron), Cheryl, Oct. 11, 2008, in Glen Arbor. Peggy (Ken) and their grandchildren and great-grandThe bride-to-be is the children, they wish that family and friends will come to daughter of Henry and Jan day with them on September Brdiowsky of Alto. She is a Ihelp celebrate their special . ........................ 27 at Windsor Woods (Mobile Park), 1135 W. Superior graduate of Caledonia High School and Grand Valley St., Wayland, Mich, from 2 to 6 p.m. State University. The future groom is the son of Gerald and Amy Wiltzer of Ada. He is a graduate of Lake Michigan Academy and Caledonia Grand Rapids Community American Legion #305 College. On Saturday, Sept. 20, children in the Caledonia area are invited to be “part of art" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The place to explore lots of hands-on art activities is the old Caledonia Fire Barn at 240 Maple Street. There will be 25 artists doing hands-on art activities for children. Activities will include soap carving, Zen tangles, block printing, pota­ to printing and more. The Caledonia Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the art of building, the Kent District Library will be doing litera­ ture-based art and the Historic Caledonia Commission will be doing the art of the 1800s inside the Barber School and scarecrow creation outside the school. * $0.00 person. O per perl »r ■ 1• ‘ -- w■ 0 & .if. 5 Served 5:30pm to 7:30pm Friday, October 3,2008 Pulaski Days Authentic Polish Dinner $<>■00 .00 per person . A Jr Sr *y / J & 5* co< Starts at noon Friday, October 10,2008 Famous Legion Friday Night FISH FRY 4 0 a Walk-Ins Welcome! September Special 1 Month Unlimited Tanning OO 00 Win a Gift Certificate! See Store for Details 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Freedom Celebration! Konarska makes CMU dean’s list in Prague With all the trimmings per person. * hair & tanning September 21 Special Thank You to John Loftus for donating the Lamb and Pig * Io6677182 O Friday, September 19, 2008 Lamb and Pig Roast Dinner ■ ♦ thornapple Valley church B l^1 said, “We think this will be an exciting way for children to have fun exploring the world and work of art.'' 06677369 <£> CM a? Mike Cornell from Caledonia High School will bring the National Arts Honor Society to the event. Coordinator Jane Heiss / Patrick Konarska of Middleville qualified for the Central Michigan University dean’s list for the spring while studying at the Angloin American University Czech in Prague, the Republic. Students must carry at least 12 credit hours and earn a minimum 3.6 grade point average. Join us for a picnic in the park after the service i New Series Begins... onniH What keeps you awake? f Caledonia Campus, Sunday 10:00AM I | (Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft Ave. s.e. Next to Caledonia High school) \ Call 616.891.2170 or visit www.tvcweb.com for more info 0 < \ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 STATION, continued from page 1 Then he hoped for the month of August. No go. Finally he had a shot at the Labor Day weekend. That was iffy, too. But now he is up and run­ ning with both hard and softserve ice cream specialties, hot dogs and hamburgers available from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. He’s hoping for some warm latesummer and early fall after­ noons and evenings con­ ducive to strolls on Main Street and a stop at the ele­ gant courtyard cafe. According to Barnaby, he is being well supported by the after-school crowd. He is continuing to work on the building, the site of the former Wagon Wheel restaurant, and hopes to have coffee service available within the next week or so. The building has been repainted and new flooring A « • laid on the interior. A resolution to provide for f the designation of Sept. 19 as Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day was read by Dan Erskine, trustee, and approved unanimously by the council. The resolu­ tion was a response to a letter from Jim Pike, president of the Michael J. Bost Chapter 18, Vietnam Veterans of America. The ceremony will be held in the chapel of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans at 2:30 p.m. In other official business, the council did not take action on a resolution adopt­ ing a pre-hazard mitigation plan. The plan is a require­ ment of the Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police. The village had not adopted the plan sepa­ rately because officials thought it was covered by the township resolution. However, the village is not covered by the township res­ olution because it controls its own zoning, thus the need to adopt its own resolution. HMMD JU Corner of Peets Rd & M-37, Middleville ' <A * ■ - Call 269-205-1200 06677618 Buying Scrap Gold for Cash Trustee Glenn Gilbert said, "I can't vote for it. I did not participate in nor was I aware of any of the meetings about it" Village President Scott Williamson agreed that Gilbert had a good point and said that they would get information out. The motion to adopt the resolution died for lack of support. The council also heard reports from Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering Inc. on the status of the Main Street project. Jonathan Moxey, village engineer, said that tree-planting had to be held off until after Oct. 1 to comply with the Michigan Department of Transportation schedule for tree-planting. He also noted that sidewalks had been resealed but that the black skid marks from bicycle tires were not able to be removed before the resealing occurred. "The contractor tried every chemical available and none of them worked," he said. Erskine reported on the quarterly meeting of the Caledonia Village-Township Joint Sewer Committee, say­ ing that the committee would be taking up the "number crunching" to deal with expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. Williamson noted that testing of the rapid-infiltration beds was proceeding well at this point, and this was helpful in terms of meeting the capacity goals for maintenance of the oper­ ating permit. Dan Inman, trustee and chairman of the Ad Hoc Siren Committee, reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had allocated $291 million to Michigan in 2008 and that most of the money had gone to Detroit and peripheral cities. His suggestion: "If there is more money in 2009, jump on it." (Treasurer Jill Harrison agreed to assist with the preparation of a grant application and also noted that the siren fund, which has been languishing in a low-interest, short-term account, has been moved to a better investment.) Inman, who will be leav­ ing the council after the November election, present­ ed his final recommendation on financing of the siren should the village choose to go with an additional siren: "Take the funds, do the 20 percent down (payment), put it in the budget and go for it. There are too many ‘ifs’ on grants," he said. Williamson recommended adding the siren to the list of capital improvements, which would allow the siren and financing to be discussed at the October meeting of the capital improvement committee chaired by Harrison. During the public com­ ment period, Harrison, who is also the executive director of the Caledonia Education Foundation, delivered invita­ tions to the organization’s tailgate fundraiser in con­ junction with homecoming Sept. 26, when Caledonia will play Wayland. Tickets for the event are $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family. Retired Lt. Col. Richard Richard Doezema, Vandenbrink, said that the new catch basins have sump pumps that have to be cleaned out with a “vactor.” During the council com­ ment period, Gilbert urged individuals to become involved in the education foundation’s activities at homecoming. Trustee Karen Hahn observed, "The flasher status of the light at Main Street and M-37 on Friday nights after the games — can the light be programmed to last longer?" Her concern is the volume of traffic and the ability to make a left-hand turn when the light is in flasher mode. Village staff will investigate the possibili­ ty of reprogramming the light to function until 11 p.m. Erskine closed the comment period, noting that there were two places along­ side Buer Well Drilling on the east where the street needed repair. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the council will be Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the village/township hall at 250 S. Maple Street. % 1 f ■:T' $ JI X K * aIf* - <5 I* i* Ju* las' ■ 1^ i ^4 4XA -1 • Esther Louise Larkin Esther Louise Larkin, age 94, passed away peacefully to begin her life in eternity with Jesus on September 4 2008. She was a resident of ThornappleManor in Hastings since November 2004. Prior to that, she resided at Lincoln Meadows Apts, in Middleville, moving there from the Inkster, MI area in June of 1982. She especially enjoyed I gardening, entertaining, quilting, tending to her many 19 4 9 house plants and playing bingo. Esther was the daughter of Earl and Sarah Stephens, bom in Detroit, on June 29, 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 1914. She attended schools in that area, graduating from Visitation High and Siena In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Heights College. She married E.E. Ray and settled in Florida before moving back to Michigan Family Owned and Operated and later married Robert Larkin. She worked as a We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in medical secretary/receptionBarry County unparalleled services and facilities including: ist at Metropolitan Hospital • Traditional Burial Services • Library of Resource Materials in Detroit until she retired in • Dignified Cremation Services • Coffee Room 1979. • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff In addition to her parents • Serving All Faiths and husbands, Esther was • Large Parking Lot g| preceded in death by sib­ • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Markers and Monuments lings, Gretta (Otto) Olsen, • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Flowers available 4 Mary (Harold) Werth, • Play Room for Children • After-Care Specialist On Staff Benjamin (Kay) Stephens James and (Evelyn) Stephens. r * Esther is survived by her £ daughter, MaryAnne its 6^7. j I (Leonard) VandalI of I I Middleville; four grand­ daughters, Michelle (William) Rodriguez of Wayland, Lenda (Tim) Holt of Hastings, Nancy (Kelly) 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Hey of Wayland and Lauren Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 Vandal of Eagan, Minnesota. WWW, com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director 891-5750 a graduate of USMC, Caledonia High School, is the honoree for 2008. He is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Linda Vandervelde, owner of the Family Tavern, repre­ senting the Downtown Merchants Association, inquired about the date for the Independence Day cele­ bration since 2009 happens to be a year when the Fourth of July occurs on a Saturday. Trustee Terry Mulvihill said that while the committee has not yet discussed the date, he was pretty sure that the cele­ bration would be held Saturday, June 27. The asso­ ciation would like to coordi­ nate its events with the Independence Day activities. Ed Fischer, chairman of •Il Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, announced that Channel 22 has hired a parttime station manager for pro­ gramming. Steve Sawdy commented that that a foul odor resem­ bling a sewage smell was coming from the catch basin across from the Caledonia Elevator Company. Paul of Galdes, Fleis and W b WfeM ~ • « * «al Si ( f % << •21 She has nine great grandchil­ dren. < Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at Holy Family Church in Caledonia on Friday, September 12, 2008 with a Celebration of Life. Fr. Mark F. Bauer, presiding. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery of * uw Grand Rapids, date pending. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions may be made to Thomapple Manor in Esther Larkin's memory. Send to 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. She will be missed. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. te 1 tl Mtn! Mm I iReparot •SYl . to i Transitions- CALEDONIA VISION CENTER oo * * ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Complete eye health exams Contact Lenses Children's eye care caledoniavisioncenter.com Transitions® lenses available here Al in I I 1 Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm CT 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. ; ledonia. Ml 49316 J 616) 891-20/20 : - * make the move now *■ ■ * 1 8M 3 % •To* •^ ’Teen o —A ■* * ’“L ' Jf •3-^- ‘-C >■ —- *2 r • competitive auto& homeowner rates • great claims service expert agent advice plic vidi liable us 1 i M i Stauffer & Wiggers » WBURANC6 Your partner tn protection Insurance, Inc. 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Mi 49316 I k I 616-891-9294 0666025? s’ l! �III The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008/ Page 7 Student gets look at Financial Focus [£*) township government st Si Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 ‘ S SN SSI * * Sr? ’ • < ‘1 Si iS: — * S? 1 I '■ % >1 Give smart financial gifts to your grandchildren by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School student Jackie Hodges got an inside look at the workings of township government at the Sept. 10 Irving Township Board of Trustees meeting. Supervisor George London had spoken with TKHS government teacher Angie Jefferson about the possibility of getting high school students involved with local government. Hodges listened as mem­ bers of the board decided to implement a policy on the use of the building and grounds, table consideration of donating to the renovation of the Freeport Village ball park and hear concerns raised by resident Theron Carter. In other business, the board authorized treasurer Lynette Wingeier to look into ways to improve Internet connection for the township. London also mentioned that he and other township officials had attended the groundbreaking for the home for paralyzed Iraq War veteran Josh Hoffman in August. The group building the house continues to raise funds to complete the home off of s'* > 1*^ * '», 5i*< ■ A Section 529 savings might want to consider open­ Sept. 7 was Grandparents Day. If you are a grandpar­ plan gives you. as the ing a custodial account, com­ ent. you probably like to help account owner, significant monly referred to as an out your grandchildren. But control over the money, so if UTMA or UGMA. You can if you're thinking of making the grandchild for whom fund an UTMA/UGMA with a financial gift, take your you've set up the plan most types of investments, decides against attending and, like the Section 529 time to explore the options. For example, suppose you college, you can transfer the plan, you can put in up to want to help pay for your assets to a different grand­ $12,000 per year without incurring gift taxes. But once grandchildren's college edu­ child. • Coverdell Education your grandchildren reach the cations. You could open an age of majority (usually 18 Account — investment account and des­ Savings ignate it for college. But you Depending on your income or 21, depending on the state will probably be better off by level, you can contribute up of residency), they can do putting the money in a plan to $2,000 annually to a whatever they want with the from the that is specifically designed Coverdell Education Savings money Account (ESA). Your UTMA/UGMA. for college. You may want to consult Coverdell earnings and with­ Here are two possibilities: • Section 529 savings plan drawals will be tax-free, pro­ with your financial and tax — In a Section 529 savings vided you use the money for advisors to determine which plan, you put money in spe­ qualified education expens­ gifting methods are most cific investments, managed es. (Any non-education with­ appropriate for your situaby an investment profession­ drawals from a Coverdell tion. But no matter which al. You can give $12,000 per ESA may be subject to a 10 route you choose, your gen­ TKHS senior Jackie Hodges got an inside look at how year, without incurring gift percent penalty.) You can erosity may well ensure that will Day township government works on Sept. 10. taxes, to every grandchild. In place your contributions to a Grandparents fact, you can even combine Coverdell ESA into virtually always have special meaning of Irving Township Board will flve years' worth of contri­ any investment you choose in your family. Road east State Middleville Irving be Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 butions and give $60,000 (or — stocks, bonds, certificates in • This article was written by p.m. in the Irving Township $120,000 if it comes from of deposit, etc. Township, Edward Jones for use by The board will meet with Hall on Woodschool Road. If you'd like to give your local Edward Jones you and your spouse) to a Thornapple Township on Section 529 plan in a single money to a grandchild, but Financial Advisor. renewing the fire contract Church offering you're not sure you want to year. (However, if you do with Thomapple Township designate your gift exclu­ bunch the contributions in Emergency Services, Alpha course sively for education, you this manner, you won ’ t be The next meeting of the able to make another Cherry Valley Church is $12,000 gift to the same ■ offering a faith exploration grandchild for the next five ■ course named Alpha to the years.) Scooter Sales & Repair ■ surrounding community. All withdrawals from a 1830 S. Bedford Road (M-37). Hastings • 269-818-0324 I The church, located at Section 529 savings plan will Pick up and I 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B, f ree f rom federalincome Delivery f B behind the Monterey Grille, taxes, as long as the money is Repair of will hold an introductory used for the beneficiary's rall makes Si I meeting about the Alpha qualified college or graduate • Motorcycles | course on Sunday, Sept. 21, • ATVs hundreds school expenses. from 5 to 7:30 p.m. ---------- 1 • Lawn ® of great (Withdrawals for expenses The Alpha course is an Garden tt fall & Stop in to I opportunity for anyone to other than qualified educaEquipment winter pieces check out our explore the Christian faith in tion expenditures may be arriving selection of a relaxed and open setting. subject to federal, state and homecoming daily! Kids The course is a multi-session penalty taxes.) Also, if you gowns. Avoid series geared toward answer- narticinate participate in vour your own the high retail ing many of life’s big ques­ state’s Section 529 savings and high gas Lots of tions. Broad topics, such as plan, your contributions may prices. I the meaning of life, what be tax-deductible. Keep in name-brand We have what n happens after death, and what maternity you need! mind, though, that a Section bF relevance does Jesus have in 529 savings plan could affect Hours: M-TH 9:30 -6:30. F 9:30 5:30. S 9:30 4:30 lives today will be discussed 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia a beneficiary's ability to >a over the length of the course. Mon. 616-891-2418 quality for financial aid. The Alpha course was cre­ Orar • r, A 9/15 ated to be a practical intro­ -1* duction to the Christian faith. J It is a low-key course sup­ t ported by all of the main Christian denominations. "We are offering this course to the community as a way for people to explore the meaning of their life and to 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A begin to connect with their The Place Where Style Is Affordable faith" said Clint Cozier, pas­ MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 tor at Cherry Valley Church. | •Toys • Infants 4 "It is a fantastic introduction • Furniture •Toddlers to Christianity" he said. • Equipment • ’Tweens Individuals interested in • Clothes •Teens learning more about the course should contact the • Maternity office at Cherry Valley Balloons (for parties) Church 616-891-7910 to reg­ Call Today To Schedule Your Back to School Cleaning ister. A catered dinner and I Gift Wrapping child care will be provided. OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY This introductory meeting Ask About Our and the course are free to all EVENINGS Frequent Buyer Program who are interested. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS More information regard- I 9379 CHERRY VALLEY ing Cherry Valley Church (In the Caledonia Center next to D<£W) can be found at www.cherry269.795.4400 KIM'S KONS/GNMENT ► ^-J lit i SIM ■ _ esc Km I r it I S® & ’f I | B O) ID mi ■ s Al 1_ _ _ ______ CALEDONIA Attention High School Gals * o I w V «" I MU I V. 4 Middleville Family Dentistry Brian McKeown * '■ START THE SCHOOL YEAR RIGHT 1-5800 06677537 \ r I !J f « ■4 * �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 •II Cyber-bullying discussed at TK schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In the fall of 2007, Attorney General Michael Cox launched the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative. Part of this initiative is prevention of Cyber-bully­ ing. Because predators today typically use the Internet to befriend, seduce and ulti­ mately harm children, he says, “Protecting our chil­ dren is the schools’ top prior­ ity.” Through Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative, Thomapple Kellogg students in grades 28 will receive age-appropri­ ate presentations to combat predators and cyber bullies from Sept. 10 to 12. Cyber-bullying is a threat students may face while online. According to the Web site www.StopCyberbullying. org, Cyber-bully­ ing is "when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threat- ened, harassed, humiliated embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child" on the Internet, in chatrooms or even via cellular phone. It is very important that children know they can go to teachers or parents for sup­ port and guidance if they are a victim of a cyber bully. It is also important to understand that often kids who are being "cyber-bullied" may become cyber bullies themselves without realizing it. One goal of the presenta­ tion is for children to tell a teacher or parent they are a victim of Cyber-bullying so the school guidance coun­ selors can be aware of the problem. In addition, if any child, preteen, or teenager receives threats of physical violence, the threat should be printed out and a parent, teacher or other adult should immediately contact the local police department. Although it is rare, Cyber-bullying can escalate into physical vio­ lence or threats and must not to be taken lightly. This is part of the attorney general’s efforts to inform the public of unfair, mislead­ ing or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. According to the attorney general, the Internet can be a wonderful learning tool. Children and adults have access to a wealth of infor­ mation without ever having to leave their home or school. However, the Internet also can be a source of danger, especially with the growing popularity of social networking sites such as MySpace.com, Xanga.com, See SCHOOLS, page 15 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Thanks to a cooperative community To the editor: It's time to say thanks for the several things in Middleville community. First, to the Heritage Day committee and its leaders, George and Fran French. It was a great day from begin­ ning to end. How about that parade? It was comforting to see the array of emergency service vehicles - our tax dollars at work. It was much nicer to see them in a parade than in our front yard, but a blessing to know they are available with the trained men and women to man them. I was especially charmed by the organ grinder, even with a stuffed monkey. And how about the new look of downtown Middleville. I appreciate those who look to the future and act on it. Thanks to the groups who worked together to provide a handicapped fishing dock on the river. While I am neither handicapped nor a fisher­ woman, a view from the dock has become part of the ritual of walking the trail. It's a new perspective. And now there’s even a bench. Blessings abound. Many, many thanks go to TK school board and person­ nel who have made possible the installation of hand rails in the stadium. Until you've been there, you can't imagine the helpless feeling of not being able to take a step down (and ultimately back up) without help. I’ve used the railing at one soccer game so far and call it wonderful. And you know what? This was all done by a cooperative community. I don’t think anyone was vetted for their political party connections before being asked to do a job, and I doubt that anyone agreed to help for the same reason. We're all family, and I for one am very grateful to be a part of it. Long ago, I made the com­ ment regarding political cam­ paigns, that my vote would not go to anyone who had to knock someone else down in order to make themselves look better. This year's elec­ tion will require some heavy thinking. Lois Bremer, Middleville Yard of popcorn restores faith To the editor: I was recently on vacation with my family at Cedar Point. I was not going to do anything with a little story from our visit until I noticed a story in the Grand Rapids Press on Sunday about a sil­ ver purse and simple life les­ sons. I believe that any popcorn nut like myself can relate. Shortly after lunch I noticed a couple of people munching on a large bag of freshly popped popcorn. I asked my Avoiding cyberbullying was presented to students in grades 2 through 8 in the family if they had seen Thornapple Kellogg School district. Parents also received information on how to keep where that may have come their children safe while on line. Here Lee DeTolve from the Michigan Attorney from with no one having a General’s office answers questions from fourth graders. clue. In fact, we questioned ’• if they may have brought it into the park. The balance of YOU ASKED WE’VE the afternoon found me look­ ing for the stand that would sell popcorn and found noth­ ing. Well, just minutes before closing on our way out of the park and one last kiddy ride or two for our youngest, I noticed a family enjoying the large bag I had seen earlier in the day. I just could not resist and went to the family and asked where they had found We’ve it. They gave me directions, but that was not on our way, so I discounted the informa­ Our Office Hours To Meet Your Needs. tion. My wife laughed and We Now Have Expanded shared with them that I was a Evening and Saturday Appointments For popcorn nut and had been looking all day and whining. EYE, EAR, NOSE & The couple laughed and said they had done the same thing THROAT CARE! as soon as they smelled it. Well in any case, about 15 CALL FOR A CONVENIENT APPOINTMENT TIME minutes or so later as we were heading to the gate, the I * -• son of the family ran up to tri0 me and handed this three”1 Kimberly J. Norris, David D. Harrell, Paul A. Brown. Ann Hemmcke. Jeffrey Kenyon foot-long bag of popcorn to D.O. O.D. O.D. M.D. M.D. me, said “This is from my 1761 WM-43 Hwy., dad,’’ and before I could say EYE & E.N.T. or do anything, he was run­ Hastings Specialists, PLC ning back to his family (269) 945-3888 . I For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. standing about 100 yards ano Laura Kenyon. Dr. Michael S. www.eyeentmds.com Nosanov, M.D. O.D. Listened! YOU can’t miss work Kid’s can’t miss school - a •/ A away. They waved and walked the opposite direction. You can imagine what a threefoot bag of popcorn would cost at Cedar Point — the thousands of people, lines and all that come with it. My whole family marveled that complete and perfect strangers would do some­ thing so nice. We all enjoyed the treat, and trust me, when I tell you it was the best pop- com I have ever had. The silver purse and this story really touched me. We really need to stop and smell the flowers more today. With the world, the state and the economy and all of our prob­ lems. You still can see the good in mankind if you look and don't let the garbage win you over. Don Miesen, Caledonia �r < A 9 * The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008/ Page 9 A ■ - 5= Everyone’s Invited to w Foundation Fest 2008 && Sponsored by CALEDONIA Davenport EDUCATION •ftflftW '---- • r. - . ' y-_<- ? FOUNDATION '■ C Ji (*2 ' *» S'? UNIVERSITY Our annual Homecoming Tailgate Party is bigger and better than ever! Join us on September 26,2008 in the Stadium Parking lot for pre-game food and fun. ^0 » Rain locaton: Duncan Lake Middle School Cafeteria I# | =»««•]» 4:00 p.m. Tailgate Party for the whole family! Meet Lt. Col. Richard Doezema USMC (Ret.) 2008 Honored Alumnus Enjoy the Homecoming Parade Championship Football with the Kickoff 5:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. >» ft «1 B wwn __ a I witm * iv !bs ►f< Available at all Caledonia Schools (until September 19) w tuifwu1 •■foW i1 Adult Children (under 12) Family Advance Purchase $8 $4 $25 I Caledonia Fighting Scots! Tickets !i; ft IB IF I At-the-Door $10 $ 5 $30 < The Menu S! V Pulled Pork Sandwiches Premium Hot Dogs Homemade Chili Vegetables and Dip Cole Slaw and Pasta Salad Chips and Cheese Cookies Hot and Cold Beverages j I ■ < k i \\ WFresh i I Market ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION LOGISTICS. LLC § s CD ho A J 4 nl Id A > 2 I1 r ft �~*<3r •II Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 Volunteers fill Middle ville on Day of Caring I HANDS! I— YOUR HEART I 4 niW VMTEER^ •J ’TED i i s * 9 r LIVE UNITED ■ JVE UKITED ^7 J» j: —* 1 1 (J K- i - Adding up figures and making investments is impor­ tant to these employees at McKeown, Kraai and Phillips but making an investment in the community is equally important. Pictured from left are Larry Phillips, Jim Replogle and Stacey Willshire working on the disk golf installation at Spring Park in Middleville. f E K. - •*’ ’A— I . Twa--. < - F* — * ■ 1»F ’ * /._ r i £8^ wl | -Z -•CT7- I fw i . .“-'r'X. £ k The partnership at Bradford White between the union and non union staff was praised at the Day of Caring kickoff. Here Lee Shafer, Liz Criswell, Peter O’Brien and Bil Jiles were praised by United Way director Lani Forbes for their efforts. The Thornapple Township Emergency Services buildjng was one of the lunch stops on Sept. 11. Volunteers pulled weeds, tried to avoid poison ivy, took a few disk golf tosses, followed the instructions while buiding play equip­ ment, painted and even took a little time to enjoy lunch together. For more information about this year's United Way Day of Caring see the Reminder and the Sept. 18 Hastings Banner. Photos by Patricia Johns -1§| 1 _ >. *3 k T r-S _ 4- •/.-A? <► V- fr*7 « . £ I ’r - ‘v-f L C Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 216 N. Main 792-0515 Here Bradford White Tool & Die manager Tony Joostberns works with Mike Kelly from Alliance Sheet Metal and the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission on fun play equipment at the Crane Road ball fields. 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'■ ■A e—■ * ? igw a i. ■ r * Middleville Village council president Lon Myers thanked all the volunteers for their hard work during the day of caring. > 4 -r* r* ----- 1—- I I/Jj '? -5^- X- t ..■•> LIVE UHIT4 1 F ri =-■ • •» •• * . * Sg 'Tr r * <• T-Z « • 1 % *It gej-r- r? -*■ • I - S3-.'- ' B A I 5 C S' --^r L*V> * ■r - -r^ =-■ : ■■K 1 - V— A «** A - Day of Caring gives participants a change to work together. Here Kyle McKeown from McKeown, Kraai and Phillips works with Steve Elies from the Middleville Rotary Club and Rick Moore from the Thornapple Trail Association. — « 02698291 We’ll be there! 5-_ As your local, independen Serving the lunch at Middleville were Barry Community Foundation board members agent, We’ll be there the Jim Toburen, Rex Schad and Jenny Haywood. u •• — — • - I . »• r - ___ - *7 '/WWW r A A & H *3 & Ji » i. day you come in for a Day of Caring volunteer­ ing is a joint effort between employees at Bradford White Corporation and members of UAW 1002. 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September 13, 2008 * Caledonia girls bounce back with a big 0-K Gold victory * Games don’t get any clos­ er than Tuesday night s O-K Gold Conference dual between Caledonia's varsity girls volleyball team and Forest Hills Eastern’s. The Fighting Scots improved to 2-0 in the league, with a 3-2 win. edg­ ing the Hawks in game five 16-14 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA VILLAGE OF CA LE DON1A The two teams went back and forth all evening long. Caledonia took the opening game 25-19, only to see the Hawks come back and take game two 25-17. The Scots won game three 25-20, then FHE won game four 25-16 to send it to a fifth and deciding game. A very big win for us, said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz. “The team really pulled together after a rough day on Saturday.” Nicole Chase and Laura Knight had 12 kills each up front for the Fighting Scots. Lindsee Weis had 31 assists in the contest. Michelle Butcher led the team with 24 digs. Natalie Radzikowski had two aces on the night. Forest Hills Eastern was led by Bailey lank’s 19 kills. Setter Meghan Mitchell Regular Meeting Council Minutes September 8, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7 05 p.m. by President William­ son Present: Gilbert, Inman, Williamson. Hahn, Erskine, Mul­ vihill, Ayers, 8 Harrison. Absent: Maviglia Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion Mulvihill, seconded by Hahn, all ayes. Public Comment (Brief): Jill Harrison, Executive Director of the Caledonia Education Found­ ation, invited everyone to the 3rd Annual Foundation Fest to be held Friday, September 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Linda CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VanderVelde asked if the 4th of CALEDONIA July Celebration would still be the BOARD OF TRUSTEES week before the 4th next year MEETING NOTICE and Terry Mulvihill advised her A regular meeting of the Charter that it would be the Saturday Township of Caledonia Board of before. Trustees will be held beginning Written Correspondence: at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Committee Minutes •!• September 17. 2008, at the Approval of Consent Agenda Caledonia Township/Village Hall. - Motion by Gilbert, seconded by 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Erskine All Ayes. Michigan A. Approval of Minutes of NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ Regular meeting on August ties may request auxiliary aids 11, 2008. and services for the meeting by B. Building Inspector’s report - contacting the Township Clerk at IMS Permit Listing. • 616.891.0070. C. D.P.W. report TENTATIVE. AGENDA D. Treasurer’s report. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL E. Approval to pay bills. CALL. Inquiry of conflict of interest 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - none. AND INVOCATION. Reports from Council, Staff, 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE and Consultants MEETING AGENDA. 1. Engineer’s Report - Jon 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Moxey, Fleis & VandenBrink, update on Main (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 5. APPROVAL OF THE CON­ Street. SENT AGENDA. 2. Township Liaison Report. A. Minutes of the August 6. 3. Planning Commission Re­ •II 2008 Meeting. port. 4. Other Committee Reports: Caledonia Cable hired a C. Approval to Pay Bills. part time person, Jeremy D. Treasurer’s Report. Bair. E. Building Department Report. 5. Village Manager's Report: Paul Henry Trail paving is G. Utilities Report. out for bids now with a com­ pletion date of May 2009. Johnson & Kinsey streets have been chipped sealed. 6. President’s Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT Unfinished Business OF INTEREST. 1. Siren Fund-Trying to figure 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ out ways to finance. Most COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND grants for this year are STAFF, exhausted. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. New Business 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 1. R08-18 Resolution Ap­ A. None. proving License Agree­ 10. NEW BUSINESS ment to Water Supply Well A. Motion - Approval - Plan­ serving 137 E. Main ning Commission and Street. Motion by Erskine, Board Attendance at “Plan­ seconded by Gilbert. All ning Michigan 2008” Con­ Ayes, motion carried. ference. 2. R08-Resolution for Adopt­ B. Motion - Request for Street­ ion of Pre-Hazard Mitiga­ <2 •II light @ 100th Street and tion Plan. No action, wait­ River Meadow Pvt. ing for more information. C. Motion - Proposed 2008 3. R08-19 Resolution to Budget Amendments. Provide for the D. Motion - Resolution - Re­ Designation of September quest to Transfer Liquor 19, 2008 as Prisoner of License; Osterhaven Incor­ War/Missing in Action •I* porated to San Marcos, Inc. Recognition Day. Motion #1. by Gilbert, seconded by E. Motion Administrative Hahn. All Ayes, motion car­ Assistant position. Posting ried. and Search Committee. Public Comment (Extended) F. Motion Approval Tree Council Comments-Gilbert Planting Replacement encouraged everyone to partici­ Township Water Tower and pate in the Education Foundation Trail. Fest. Erskine brought up vandal­ G. - Regard­ ism problems in the Village. ing pending litigation. Adjournment - 8:10 p.m 11. BOARD COMMENTS. Motion Erskine, seconded Hahn, 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EX­ all ayes. TENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES). Respectfully submitted: 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06677527 Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06677438 had 30 assists. At the WMVOA Tournament at East Kentwood last Saturday, the Fighting Scots fell 0-2 in all three of their pool play con­ tests. Grand Rapids Christian topped the Scots 25-18, 2522. Wayland beat them 2624. 25-19. The Scots also fell to Hudsonville 25-16, 25-22. Into the Division 3 bracket play, Caledonia scored a pair of wins to turn the day around a bit. First the Scots topped Lowell 25-9, 25-17. They then defeated Cedar 14 Springs 25-17, 25-15. Caledonia gets the chance to get back at Wayland this Tuesday, as the two teams meet in league play at Caledonia. The Scots will then host their own tourna­ ment next Saturday. l! The 2008 Caledonia varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Claire Johnson, Taryn Rogers, Natalie Radzikowski, Laura Knight, Michelle Butcher, Paige Rogers, Lindsee Weis, (back) head coach Missy Ritz, Brenna Donahue, Nicole Chase, Mae Elzinga, Michelle Nemmers, Kelsey Steketee, and0 assistant coach Payshence Uyl. Caledonia Caledonia soccer team runs TOWNSHIP its record to in the Gold H 1 w * _ , Caledonia s Charlie Mulliner scored three goals, including two in the first half, as the Fighting Scots scored a big 3-2 victory over South Christian in O-K Gold Conference play Tuesday. A flurry of goals to start the second half made things more interesting. South Christian’s Joe Broekhuizen scored to cut the lead in half three minutes into the second period, but the Scots got that back as Mulliner scored again two minutes later. South Christian’s Justin Gregg scored midway through the period to pull his team to within one goal one more time, but the Scot defense stymied the Sailors the rest of the way. a lake Higley made six saves in the net for Caledonia. Mulliner now has nine goals and two assists this season. He picked up num­ ber nine to start Thursday's contest against Ottawa Hills. It was the first of nine goals in the first half for the Scots, in their 9-0 win which improved them to 5-1 in the league. A handful of others notched goals as well, with Jake Schenk and Jason Hodge each scoring twice for the Scots. Sam Steams, Dale Domer, Michael Birkmeier, and Ben Wunderink also scored for Caledonia. The Fighting Scots end the first half of the league season CALEDONIA goal right TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION Archie Warner, Chairman MLETING_NQTICE A meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Planning Commission will be held begin­ ning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the 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 L AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA, 3. 3- PUBLIC COMMENTS (BRIEF - UP TO 2 MINUTES). 4. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES. A. August 18, 2008. 5. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Special Use Land Extension. Request by David Jackson to extend special land use approval for 1 year in accordance with Section 16.6 of the Zoning Ordinance for a 32 x48’ outbuilding on prop­ erty located at 7069 Skye Ct. Parcel Number 41-2312-298-006. B. Site Plan Review. Request by First Companies for the construction of 28.896 sq. ft. building on property known as 7020 Southbelt Drive. Parcel Number 4123-07-202-004. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN­ UTES). 9. COMMISSIONER S COM­ MENTS. 10. ADJOURNMENT. DM77f I ilk Tuesday at home against Catholic Central, then host Thornapple Kellogg Thursday. Cahinq (Dcnliilfu/ floA ^hildAsm & CldulkA IkH! ..II C J Hier DDS ;;; 891-1240 4 II sa-iii •.a&pta I ■■ 1 Welcomingi New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI tUdijt ’’oX k OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING « 8 'Bh rtwdai OF THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS it 1Kit MONDAY, % ■■‘Mi SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 - 7:00 P.M. Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Varianie_#SJ A variance application has been submitted by Jerry & Elaine .I”*"® McWhinney to construct a fence across the front lot line higher than ordinance regulations allow, specifically an 8 ft. high fence rather than the allowed 4 ft. Location of variance request is 12051 Finkbeiner Road, Middleville, MI and is generally known as parcel PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: #08-14-019-004-00. 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. To report discrimination call lhe Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800^927-9275. ♦ I 06663951 A variance application has been submitted by Michele Cisler request­ ing a six foot side yard varince to construct a garage. Location of this variance request is 9859 Flat Rock Court, Middleville, MI and is also generally’ known as parcel #08-14-022-002-31. THESE VARIANCE APPLICATIONS MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - noon W ritten comments regarding this applicaton may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Board of Appeals, PO Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333. <;> Everette Boggs, Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. I tOUM WOUSM9 OMQ»Tt)lMTr V 06677620 6 Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk VS �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 13. 2008 Page 15 Whaf Endless Argument? Troian varsity cheer gets its chance to shine on sideline A photo in the August 23 edition of the Sun and News incorrectly identified the Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity sideline cheerleading team as the varsity. Here are the varsity girls, who have already rooted the Trojan football team onto one victory so far this season. Members of the varsity squad include seniors Charity Bouchard, Kimmie ird, Haily Jagar, Amanda Nye, Kendra Ohler, Britney Cornelius, Paige Cutler, Jamie Goggins, juniors Lindsey Clark, Jessicah Brewer, Kim Anderson, Brooke MacDonald, Briana Schnittker, and sophomore Brittany London. I I ita- SCHOOLS, continued from page 8 v - (ftl IM I I ‘ I ftaWMI - I Aa ' .fttfilAIiu fi ■4 4 I 51^? HfB’ j >• JIM ) I ,”>l !* / » R eV I ft , and tion presented on Cyber-bul­ facebook.com, lying, parents can take other Thelivejournal.com. These sites give teens a steps to protect their children new “hot” place to stay in from cyber bullies and pred­ •"5 touch with their friends, meet ators. Parents should set rules new people, plan events and get all the latest gossip. regarding how long children These sites have become may use the Internet per day extremely popular among and what Web sites they are teens and young adults who allowed to look at. Cox says, “make it clear to post profiles, photos and blogs — often chock-full of the child that they are not to personal details — for the send personal information or world (including predators) post any pictures on the Internet without first asking to see. According to a press your permission.” Netsmartz.com, a Web release distributed by the attorney general, “In fact, site created by the National predators are window shop­ Center for Missing and ping on these sites. Even the Exploited Children, provides smartest children may not a list of ground rules and a realize that everyone with pledge for children and par­ Internet access, including ents to sign regarding sexual predators, may see the Internet safety. Parents should place a pictures and personal infor­ with Internet mation they post. In addition, computer there are other online threats access in a location that is such as ‘Cyber-bullying' and visible to other members of disturbing pictures and lan­ the family and not in a guage. But there are many child’s’ bedroom. Students learned they things parents can do to help protect their children when should never give out identifying information — name, they go online.” In the presentations at TK, home address, school, or students learned clear and telephone number — in a public forum such as a chat simple ground rules. Students learned to never room or a bulletin board respond to messages or bul­ (newsgroup) or to people letin board items that are they do not know. One goal of the presentasuggestive, obscene, bel­ lions at Lee, Page and the ligerent, threatening or make middle school was to remind them feel uncomfortable. They also learned to report children and other users to identifying infor­ lit to local law enforcement never post messages that may present a mation on these Web sites or complete profiles with perdanger. sonal information. Personal Pornographic messages are prevalent and the ability information is anything that to communicate hurtful may be used to contact or words to other people has track down the child, such as last name, address, parents become a serious problem. In addition to the informa- name or work address, the child or parents' cell phone or other telephone number. the child's school, favorite hangouts, and even school or work schedules. Predators may use any of this informa­ tion to track a child in the "real world." Students also learned why they should not post pictures online. This is because pic- tures reveal the child's approximate age, but pic­ tures may also contain identifying information. For example, even if a child does not explicitly provide personal information in a profile, a picture of the child wearing a school uniform, clothing with a school name or a local team, even pictures with landmarks or awards in the background can reveal information that may prove useful to a preda­ tor. Students also learned the importance of telling a par­ ent or a trusted adult if something ever makes them feel scared, uncomfortable or confused while online. One goal of the presenta­ tions was to encourage open between communication children and parents. StopCyber-bullying.org is affiliated with WiredSafety. org. It provides information about Cyber-bullying and tips for parents and children, preteens and teenagers who may be victims of Cyber­ bullying or who may have become inadvertent cyber bullies themselves. An MHSAA Commentary & by Communications Director John Johnson: In my daily pan through a variety of newspaper web sites recently, I found a story about a high school football •It event Labor Day weekend which was designed to help pursue what its creator called the endless argument - which state plays the best high school football? In pursuit of this Holy Grail, teams from seven states - including Alabama. Florida and Utah - are travel­ ing to Ohio; and another group of teams from Georgia, Ohio and Pennsylvania are trekking to play in Texas. Sponsors, of course, are paying most of the travel expenses of the teams, but I pity the poor parent who has to drive the 1,800 mile, 26-hour route from Sandy. Utah to Canton, Ohio. For that matter, in four other matchups in this event, fans will have to travel 1,000 or more, miles one-way; and three additional games will require round trips of over 1,000 miles for their follow­ ers. Doing the math, the average round trip for those eight games I just mentioned is about 2,200 miles. So if your car gets what is supposed to I miles per gal­ be the average lon - an optimistic 27 - you'll be spending about $325 on gas at four dollars a gallon to get to the site. One person flying - for example - from Pittsburgh to Dallas for one of these monumental games is about $350 with a Saturday night stayover - so figure in another $50 to $100 for that, plus either cab fare Or a rental car, and food, Plus, after the $14 admission price for adults ($16 the day of the game), you really pay a premium for that hot dog and soda at these stadiums compared to your local high school field. And remember. that’s just one person. So now you’ve spent your fami­ ly’s vacation money for the year on this trip. The school may have traded in a home game with a bigger payday to benefit all of its sports teams. But for what? Oh yeah, settling the endless argument, What endless argument? There’s no realistic argu­ ment to be had about which state plays better football. These games are more about feeding the college sports junkie's need to know where their next recruit is coming from. Comparing teams and states will always be an apples and oranges situation. The real argument is about perspective. About keeping our athletic programs' priori­ ties in line with the educa­ tional responsibility that schools have. National events and national travel for the few elite teams and individuals is not a responsible way to con­ •It duct a program of education­ al athletics. These events skew our perspective and open the door to the same kinds of abuses that occur at other levels of sports spon­ sored by other groups. Besides, with the cost of travel even from county to county becoming an issue, the responsible •It conduct of school sports programs means keeping them what they are truly supposed to be - educational in scope and local. Schools have already been looking for several years to keep their schedules and their travel local. Participation in the school athletic program is no less because beneficial you played your neighbor as opposed to a New Yorker or a Nebraskan. There are lots of other opportunities in life to travel the country, and school sports shouldn't be one of them. It's going to be another great high school football season here in Michigan. A big part of the beauty of the games is when two commu­ nities come together to watch their children play. Where the city or the county cham­ pionship is sometimes a big­ ger thing than winning any state tournament. We don't need to compare ourselves with the rest of the country about playing ability when real our focus is on learning life's lessons locally - which is truly what high school sports are all about. I * BLACK TOP SOIL I Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads ■ Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals A/so Sand, Grave/, Stones, F?/p flap DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 I Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr £ GJ PUBLIC NOTICE __________ 0 T Js’ •-J •—« fA- * r £ Village of Middleville Change in Regular Meeting Location for the Remainder of 2008 r FOUNDED 1AM * ^CHIG^ Due to the renovation and construction of the Village of Middleville Offices, beginning with the September 16.2008 Downtown Development Authority meeting, all regular meetings will be held at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main Street, Middleville MI. on the following dates: Tuesday, September 16 at 7 PM Downtown Development Authority Tuesday, September 23 at 7 PM Village of Middleville Council Tuesday. October 7 at 7 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM Village of Middleville Council Thursday, October 16 at 5 PM Local Development Finance Authority Tuesday. October 21 at 7 PM Downtown Development Authority Tuesday. October 28 at 7 PM Village of Middleville Council Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM Planning Commission Tuesday. November 11 at 7 PM Village of Middleville Council Tuesday. November 18 at 7 PM Downtown Development Authority Tuesday. November 25 at 7 PM Village of Middleville Council Tuesday, December 2 at 7 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, December 9 at 7 PM Downtown Development Authority Tuesday, December 16 at 7 PM Village of Middleville Council Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk 06677465 • 9 9 —1. OS 'VtonnU is happy he is now able to go home after receiving physical therapy at The Laurels of Sandy Creek. Irwin (center) is shown here with Josephine Brand, a res­ Joseph ident, and OTR. Smolarkiewicz, "Making apple pies for therapy is a sweet deal! This is what else he had to say about his stay I "AU the nurse aides and rehab therapists were very good and very helpful. I came here for therapy after I broke my wrist, hip and pelvis. They really kept after me and kept me going. They helped me to get strong enough to be able to go back home. This place is great! ______ The Pi Laurels Of Sandy Creek Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 425 East Elm Wayland, MI § 269-792-2249 www.laurelsofsandycreek.com |< �- * •- Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 1 ill mo’s Moore earns third and fourth world titles While athletes from around the world were com­ peting in the Olympic Games, Alto’s Mariah Moore was focused on a dif­ ferent type of gold medal. Moore, the defending World Champion and offi­ cial member of the U.S. National Stickfighting Team competed at the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) 10th World Championships in Cebu, Philippines, in July. For now, internationally, I couldn’t be happier.” In her first area of compe­ tition, Traditional Multiple Weapons, Moore •II performed "Sayow"(to Dance) with her •II Talibong (Double Swords on ropes). The judges decision was unanimous with Moore taking the Gold for team USA and her third World Championship Title. Following her victory, tournament directors approached Mariah to con­ gratulate her, and to say that they are going to create a IJ "Silver is good,” Moore said. “I believe it was the motivation I needed to take me into the Double Stick Fighting Event.” With a day off between the single and double stick events, Moore and her coaches used their time to study and evaluate the com­ petition. strategy The worked. In the final round of eliminations, three con­ tenders remained; two from America and one from Australia. In a draw of cards, ’• KA? S- -A* ~ - \ I Mariah Moore has her arm raised after winning her fourth world championship title, defending her title in Double Stick Fighting Championship, at the 10th World Championships in Cebu, Philippines, in July, -— \ this is the highest level of competition there is for the sport of Eskrima. The sport was a demonstration sport •II at the 2008 Olympic games, Eskrima is not yet recog­ nized as an official sport of the Olympic games. She once again shined on the world stage. Moore, 14, earned her third and fourth world cham­ pionship titles, including a defense of her crown in dou­ ble stick fighting. "I really wanted to make my hometown, my family, and my country proud,” said Moore. “I trained so hard for this and to know that I fought the best fighters in my weight class that the world had to offer and I won makes all my hard work so worth it. "Grand Champion" Division with her in mind. In this divi­ sion, all first place competi­ tors from every division compete for the title of titles, Grand Champion. Later that evening, Moore went on to compete in the Full Contact Single Stick Fighting event. Still suffer­ ing a touch of jet lag and sleep loss through most of the first day of competition, her timing was off. She ham­ mered through her first rounds in single stick fight­ ■u ing, pushing through the eliminations until it was down to Moore and her USA Team mate from Colorado, •!• Erin Michaelis. In a 2-1 split, teammate Erin Michaelis edged Mariah out for the Gold medal. Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES New opportunity, full-time. Must be licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of acute care experience. Homecare/Hospice experience preferred. Provides case management for the program and direct skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. Must have the ability to professionally collaborate with other healthcare disciplines and patient. Excellent wages, mileage reimbursement, flexible schedule. Find out more and apply online www.pennockhealth.com —- J ms £ I WEST MICHIGAN'S Email resume: susank@pennockhealth.com 1O1 Mail or in person: Pennock Health Services . Human Resources 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, MI 49058 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR WINNER 2008 T the Australian won the bye, leaving the two Americans, Moore and Michaelis, to face each other once again. "She made it a point to tell me that she had studied my fights from regionals and nationals and that she had trained all year just to beat me,” Moore of said Michaelis. “ That irritated me. I don’t train like that. There aren’t many girls who do this and I am the only one in Michigan, so I train with men that are sometimes a foot taller and outweigh me by 70-80 pounds. I think it gives me an advantage because I’m not intimidated by size and I train to win by technique, speed, and power.” By the third round, Moore has disarmed her opponent and advanced to the finals. There, Moore burned through three continuous rounds of double stick com­ bat. Moore disarmed and even broke one of her sticks on the body of her Aussie opponent in winning the title once again. As the reigning World Championship team, Team USA was successful all around. The United States dominated the 10th World Championships taking 44 Gold and 35 Silver, and 30 Bronze. The U.S.A.’s whitehot finish was anchored on their dominance in the spar­ ring events where they cap­ tured 12 gold medals in the single-stick division and then added three more in the double-stick event, one of which was Moore’s. ■tl ■a The Philippines came in second with 35 Gold and 18 Silver and 19 bronze. The United Kingdom finished in third place with 12 golds, 11 silvers and 15 bronze medals while Australia wound up in fourth with 10 golds, three silvers and eight bronze medals. Canada rounded out the top five with four golds, nine silvers and five bronze medals. With the closing cere­ monies, the Flag was handed off from the Philippines to Mexico, the host country of the 2010 WEKAF World Championships. "I’m going to take a month or so off and then I’ll get down to business prepar­ ing for 2010,” Moore said. Following the competi­ tion, Moore, along with her coaches took some much needed leisure time to rest and relax in the Philippines, and to travel and experience the country and it’s culture. "Everyone says I’d make a great Survivor or Fear Factor contestant because I ate Balut and not one, but two,” said Moore. A delicacy in the Philippines, Balut is a duck or chicken egg that is buried underground for 28 days, Then it’s brought up and boiled. One drinks the juice and chews the rest. "One of my best memories was holding a Tarzier (The worlds’ smallest monkey),” she said. Moore also took time to visit some of the more than fa -i X IX ■ St I. ?11 1 A- 44 5 I. - ** •W V ur.jrf *> :j 4 I & & 4^ 7 z Rt- V' ?l rill i L1V kA I' Mariah Moore Photography) (Photo 7,000 islands of the Philippines and historic landmarks such as the volcano called Mayon and the statue of Lapu Lapu. "The competition was awesome, but getting to experience the culture and history of the Philippines where my sport originates is something I will never forget,” Moore said. by Lawrence Heibel Cebu is the central hub for the system of stickfighting known as Doce Pares, the legendary "Twelve Pairs" system of Filipino stick, knife and empty hand com­ bat. The system is based on point-scoring, but knockouts and surrenders are just as common at the master levels. I 1 ’^ Logo contest winner is Middleville woman I i' site a ». The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County (TAC) has announced that Laura Miller is the winner of the logo contest for its 14th annual art auction entitled, Tickling Your Senses. "The art auction commit­ tee unanimously voted to choose Laura Miller’s logo as the winner - it’s whimsi­ cal, eye-catching and encom­ passes the theme of this year’s art auction," noted Kathleen Buday, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council. Miller grew up in an Air Force family, so she moved around a lot. She attended high school in Montana where she created a comic strip for the school paper, was in an all-girls barber­ shop quartet, competed in speech and drama, and took as many art classes as she could while in school. Miller moved to Middleville in 2001 where she currently resides. Buday said that when Miller was told that she had won the logo contest and that her image would be on all of the promotional materials for the fundraiser, her reaction was one of extreme excite- ment. Miller responded to the news with "Wow, win­ ning this contest is one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me. I'm not kid­ ding!" Miller is also involved in making stickers for fundrais­ ers including the orange Thomapple Kellogg football stickers (with the flames), and she has made Relay For Life signs for the past three years. "Overall" states Buday, "we’re thrilled that someone like Laura, who possesses such a passion for the arts, has won the logo contest." The 14th annual art auc­ tion will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Walldorff Brewpub and in Bistro downtown Hastings. The *event is the main fundraiser for the TAC, and its proceeds benefit the organization’s arts and cul­ tural programming. Working diligently this year, the TAC’s art auction committee has been busy assembling silent and live auction items and packages as well as planning the final touches to make____ the event. "This year, we’ve decided to approach the art auction in a unique way by providing a variety of hors d’ouvres, drinks and dessert, instead of the typical dinner that has been offered in past years," stated art auction committee co-chair, Lauren Stineman. Nancy Pasche, co-chair, added, "Our intent is to pro­ vide an evening of highquality food combined with high-caliber artwork and auction items that attendees will enjoy." The TAC Art Auction committee is still accepting donations for the silent and live auctions. Anyone inter­ ested in making a donation should call the arts council at 269-945-2002. Tickets pur­ chased by Wednesday, Oct. 8, are $25 per person and $30 per person after that date. Tickets may be reserved for this event by visiting the TAC Web site at www.thornapplearts.org or by calling the arts council office. * The mission of the Thomapple Arts Council is to enrich Barry County L through arts and culture by fostering education, appreci­ ation of and participation in the arts. asfflt!® iMlua !W •!4 ex �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 13, 2008/ Page 17 Winchester tops school record, Scot boys win title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Running well ahead of the pack of girls most of the time, Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester found a rival to compete with in middle school. She often battled Dustin Brummel, from the Trojans' boys’ squad, to see who could get the best time. Now Brummel, a freshman, and Winchester have renewed their rivalry. Winchester got the best of Brummel for the first time this season, as she won the at Thornapple Division Thornapple Monday's Kellogg Invitational which was held at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. She set a new personal record and new / Lw, 1 ll > ’> f * 5 I -•w I* Vm I ^6 1 J te ’ «tsn ®iki - “ 1 15 u _• Hijute. li f‘ wter. Caledonia’s Emily Rossman works her way through the pack at the Monday’s Of start Kellogg Thornapple Invitational at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I uiiiiF- - •hl rid* J —05-1>k school record in the process, finishing in 18 minutes 18 seconds. “I didn't know I was going to beat that,” Winchester said of her old school record. “I wanted to beat (Dustin), but I didn't think I was going to get 18:18.” “She beat Tim Olsen too,” shouted out Brummel from a crowd of Trojans. More than 460 runners took part in the two divisions Monday, in a steady rain that created a soggy course on the peninsula jutting•!4 out into Gun Lake. “I love this weather, the rain and the cold,’’ said Winchester. The East Grand Rapids girls seemed to love it too. The Pioneers took the Thomapple Division girls' with championship 23 points. Five of the next six runners to finish behind Winchester wore a bright yellow “E” on the front of their jerseys. The Pioneers' Loren Grunewald was sec­ ond in the race, finishing in 19:10. In all. East Grand Rapids had nine of the top 14 runners. Byron Center was second with 77 points, followed by Caledonia 86, Wayland 104, Thornapple Kellogg 131, Lowell 133, Rogers NTS, and Wyoming Park NTS. The Caledonia boys were •re nearly as dominant as the East Grand Rapids girls. placing ten runners in the top 16. The Fighting Scots edged out the Byron Center Bulldogs at the top of the Thornapple Division boys’ standings, 34 to 40. Byron Center had the first three finishers, led by David VandeBunte who hit the line in 16:30, but the Fighting Scots did in the Bulldogs with their depth. Kort Alexander led the Scots, placing fourth in 16:45. Caledonia runners placed fourth, fifth. fifth, sixth. sixth, and eighth, with the fifth score coming in at number 11. Byron Center’s fourth scorer was tenth, and the team's fifth runner didn't come in until 30th. For Alexander, he bested his previous best time by 20 seconds. Il It’s his first time (leading Caledonia), as a junior, final­ ly breaking through as the first man,” said Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson. Our top four guys all... well every race we've had a dif­ ferent first man, so that pack changes it up from meet to meet.” It’s the fourth consecutive Kellogg Thornapple •'* ■ ■ ■ * Invitational championship for the Caledonia boys' team. Thompson didn't seem to mind that Caledonia's return to the O-K Gold Conference this season coincides with yron Center's exit. “Not when they run like that. I'm happy for them not to be there.” said Thompson. “They did pretty good. I'm pretty happy with these guys, especially our JV guys. They ran real well all the way down the line-up.” Anthony Sterzick was the second Scot to finish, plac­ ing fifth in 16:55. He was followed in by Ben Diefenbach who was sixth at 17:00, Dylan Anderson who was eighth at 17:10.7, and Matt Lacina who was 11th in 17:45. Behind the top two teams in the boys' race. Wayland was third with 84 points fol­ H4, lowed by Lowell Thornapple Kellogg 144, East Grand Rapids 154, Rogers NTS, and Wyoming Park NTS. rummel led the TK boys, placing 20th. Olsen was 25th individually, in 18:42, Carl Olsen 36th in 19:05, Matt Williamson 49th in 19:42, and Troy Dunkelberger 73rd in 20:42. Behind Winchester for the TK girls' team, Jessica Crawford was 35th in 22:02, Katherine Koch 36th in 22:11, Molly Wilson 37th in Danielle and 22:21.3 Fredenburg 55th in 23:46. The Caledonia girls were led by Emily Rossman, who earned a medal with her ninth-place time of 20:23. The Scots’ Lisa Schultz was 17th in 21:05, Courtney Stauffer 21 st in 21:19, Addie Johnson 22nd in 21:20, and Jenny Campfield 27th in 21:28. South Christian's boys and Hamilton's girls domi­ nated the Kellogg Division races Monday, for smaller schools. The Sailor boys scored just 26 points, beating second place Saranac which fin- T- .A | Caledonia’s Kort Alexander and Byron Center’s Jeff Sattler battle for position as they sprint towards the finish line at the end of Monday’s Thornapple Division race at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ished with 74. Hamilton's girls finished with 31 points, South second-place to Christian's 80. Delton Kellogg’s boys' had an impressive thirdplace finish, ending the day with 85 points. Lakewood was fourth with 102, fol­ lowed by West Catholic 105. Freedom Baptist 181, Maple Valley 205, Comstock Park 212, NorthPointe Christian 213, Fennville 304, and Hamilton NTS. South Christian had the top two boys' in the Kellogg Division, with Michael DeHaan finishing in 16:58, and Robby Doc ter in 17:08. The Sailors put four runners in the top ten. Melinda Saranac’s Palinkas won the Kellogg Division girls' race, finish­ ing in 19:07, finishing just in front of NorthPointe's Grace Campbell who was second in 19:12, and South Christian's Kelsey Burgess who was Over 34 years of experience I SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Call us at 6 15.8 9 LU303 today! Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm andI Sat. 8:30am-2pm I Servicing all makes and models » ■FT • Water Softeners • Iron and Odor Filters • Drinking Water Systems I 0 1 IP* • Potassium Chloride » * -atf 4^. i.ritl Try out our convenient drive thru to get all your water supplies from 5-^ * *■ ■ 'JS •• .Z i ‘“Z’. 0 * -7 ■ DUR Ae CUBE . V- l3 i ! ■'W L ’ I • Dura-CubeSah - 40lbs. bag & %t •tty V A*' a! Thornapple Kellogg’s Dustin Brummel (left) and Tim Olsen work their way towards the two-mile mark at Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I - J 1 =■ .£ ■ Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Crawford closes in On the finish line Monday at the TK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) third in 19:23. The next four runners to finish, and eight of the top 14 overall were from Hamilton led by Emily Oren who was fourth in 20:13. Campbell's team was third with 89 points, fol­ lowed by Lake wood 105, 135, Kellogg Delton 158. Baptist Freedom Saranac 159. Comstock Park 214, Maple Valley NTS, and Fennville NTS. 3 Purified Drinkin I w Water 5 Gallons 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 I Heritage Day 5K run and walk bring personal bests I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 60 people signed up for the 2008 Middleville Heritage Day 5K run/walk, and at least one was a no-show due to a bro­ ken leg suffered the week before the Sept. 6 event. Laurens Tenkate of Wyoming, age 46, placed first with a time of 18:42, and 16-yearold Nicole Hill was the first to cross the fin­ ish line at Stagecoach Park with a time of 21:42. Friends and family were on hand to applaud each par­ ticipant as they crossed the finish line, with many keep­ ing an eye on the clock. Several runners cheered per­ sonal bests or compared times with a previous event. Local favorites included Mike Bremer who finished 13th with a time of 22:33, and Pastor Jim Roemke of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, who finished the walk with a time of 57:41. Catherine Beyer, who organized the event at Heritage Heritage Day, praised the many volunteers who made the event possi­ ble. Il We definitely appreciate the contribution of the Bradford White Corporation, which made the automatic timing possible,” said Beyer. Runners really like the ease of this computer chip sys­ tem." Employees of Great Lakes ChampionChip were on hand to make sure the event ran smoothly. She also credits the ability of runners to sign up on line with the renewed growth of the event over the past sever­ al years. The First Baptist Church of Middleville ferried run­ ners to the starting line on Irving Road before the race. Middleville Marketplace provided snacks for runners after the race. Beyer is already thinking about ways to encourage more local runners to partici­ pate in next year’s Heritage Day 5K run walk. Results for Heritage Day 5K Run Walk: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Laurens Tenkate 18:42 Terry Muller 19:20 Rex Brown 20:32 Joshua Hetrick 20:58 Steve Collins 21:32 Nicole Hill 21:42 -9 * V— ST '•* ■1 IX, •-A- U: ll VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 26, 2008 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. Oliver, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Mr. Pullen. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the August 12, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the •II August 12, 2008 meeting were presented. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected and Corson supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Pullen. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the revised agenda. Parker made a motion to accept the revised agenda and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Pullen. Motion Passed. 2. Oliver made a motion and Lytle supported the motion to approve Resolution 08-21 to award financing of Village Hall expansion and renovation project by installment purchase agree­ ment. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Five (Myers, Oliver, Parker, Van Noord, and Lytle). Nays, One (Corson). Absent, One (Pullen). Motion Passed. 3. Oliver made a motion to waive the financing contingency for the Village Hall expansion and renovation project and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Corson). Absent: Pullen. Motion Passed. 4. Lytle made a motion to accept the current bills for the August 26, 2008 meeting in the amount of $166,857.30. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Pullen Motion Passed. 5. Parker made a motion to accept the revised Special Village Council Meeting minutes from August 8, 2008 and Van Noord supported the motion. •T-S i -- r * 'a. • *-v ■**>- . >■ >•- > - <A *- i <•. V«-i r* fl -Sn *** 1 — •kJ F ■* <• ¥ ip- • • J* f * % * 1 AW A* 5* ■■ **-1 •ff A .2 i s- I * c Let X s 3 I * •V- ■. y ' -J 98 W Z-. i^p.1 0 j 4$ -KJ • —* J: ■rflSjt,. .*• 5b £-C S' ig -- 5^ ____ The 60 runners and walkers are ready for the start of the race. 7 Heidi Austin 21:58 8 Justin Pinto 22:08 9 Paul Haney 22:11 10 Ralph Noffke 22:17 11 Jason Carpenter 22:21 12 Gary Platte 22:31 13 Mike Bremer 22:33 14 Bruce Hunt 22:52 15 Steven Buer22:56 16 Ronnie Collins 23:25 17 Rori Curths 23:26 18 Patricia Twietmeyer 23:28 19 Bruce Scheltema 23:51 20 Kara Meyers 23:56 21 Bud Elve 24:23 22 Grace Possett 24:25 23 Sara Kenfield 24:34 24 Scott Evans 24:43 25 Tom Ackerman 25:34 26 Laura Mowry 25:43 27 Denise Richards 25:48 28 Michael Grassmid 25:53 29 Nancy Jones 25:54 30 Marianne Vanhoven 26:29 31 Jeffrey Lajoye 26:57 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Mike Stowell 27:08 Dana Grassmid 28:18 Ariana Austin 29:01 Ryan Austin29:02 Brenda Clover 29:03 Olivia Lajoye 29:06 Phil Haney 29:07 Mac Gaikema 29:17 Dave Gaikema 29:19 Maki Agostini 29:20 Miah Grassmid 30:05 Carol Polich30:24 Loyd Elwood 33:11 Paula Van Duine 34:09 Jill Zoet 34:09 Stephanie Kutch 35:10 Ryan Bisser 37:26 Rod Preslar 37:27 Heather Pratt 37:55 Sharon Loichinger 37:56 Scott Twietmeyer 41:09 Alex Decess43:35 Cathe Delaney 43:37 Diane Gaertner 46:23 Rachel Twietmeyer 52:18 Mike Farrell54:22 Louise Curths 54:23 Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Pullen. Motion Passed. 6. Parker made a motion to approve the Village of Middleville Deficit Reduction Plan for the General Fund and Local Street Fund as required by the State of Michigan Municipal Finance Systems. Corson supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: One (Pullen). Motion Passed. 7. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution 08 - 22 to approve and authorize execution of cost sharing agreement between Mr. Howard De Went, 415 Fremont St for 50% of cost up to $1,808.75 contingent on the approval and signature of Mr. Howard De Went. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: One (Pullen). Motion Passed. 8. Van Noord made a motion to approve the cost of $900.00 for the prep work and additional Disc Golf Stations. Parker sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: One (Pullen). Motion Passed. 9. Fleis & Vandenbrink has requested an amendment to the Street Main Beautification Project due to the Change Order primarily to the related Watermain Project. They are requesting $8,250 plus $1,971.00 for design and permit work for a total of $10,221.00. Parker made a motion to approve the additional amendment for services to the Fleis & Vandenbrink Contract in the H I amount of $10,221.00. Oliver 1 714 supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. I Absent: One (Pullen). Motion I Passed. | 10. At 8:59 PM Corson made a I motion to adjourn the meeting and Van Noord supported the I motion.Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. I Nays: None. Absent: Pullen. I Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Overall and top male finisher Laurens Tenkate and Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday Nicole the top woman finisher received special awards through Friday. 06677463 following the end of the Heritage Day 5K. 59 James Roemke 57:41 60 Ken Higgenbotham 58:09 *■ __ I’I rj - ■ -ft -• ' -A- t SMV Volunteer Michael Gormley files the computer chips used by runners in the Heritage Day 5K. A major contri­ bution by Bradford White made this system possible. •» ■ Cornerstone Church r (MMf -•"V-Tl. eT'r r k to break ground Cornerstone Church will hold a ground-breaking cere­ mony Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. at the northeast comer of 84th and Street Kalamazoo Avenue in Gaines Township. The United Methodist Church is moving forward with construction of a new, 65,000-square-foot facility. The ground-breaking ceremony will be a celebration of the four years Cornerstone Church has been following God's leading in this project. A project completion date is estimated at about 14 months. • We've outgrown our cur­ rent building," said Brad Kalajainen, lead pastor. “We want to continue our mission °f inviting all people to become followers of Jesus Christ, and right now we're running at full capacity. Our new building will be a tool for ministry, allowing us to invite more people." Cornerstone Church invites the community to cel­ ebrate at the ground-break­ ing. People are asked to bring lawn chairs if they wish to sit during the ceremony. Progressive AE is the architect and Elzinga and Volkers is the construction manager for the project. Cornerstone Church exists to invite all people to become followers of Jesus Christ. Currently the church is locat­ ed at 2045 68th Street SE, in Caledonia. Regular Sunday worship times are 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. To find out more about Cornerstone Church visit www.ComerChurch.org. V 3 ft ! I • r* • ’1 hi M I Siu I •* fl** \il s 1 �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 13. 2008 Page 19 Project Save Our Children comes to Caledonia High School by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Students in Marcia Collins' ninth grade health education class had a differ­ ent kind of classroom experi­ ence this week when they were introduced to the haz­ ards and problems of driving after drinking alcoholic bev­ erages or consuming other intoxicants. This is the sec­ ond year the program has come to Caledonia High School. coordinators Program Norma Sower and Tammy Doty, both community edu­ cators with United Lifestyles Inc., a contractor through Health/United Spectrum Hospital, Memorial Greenville, spent two days leading groups of students through the program. Their appearance was sponsored in part by the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia with the coopera­ tion of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department and V ■P 15 & 3 I ifl < I • • 4 r r n I Q" $ M! ? Jt I I 11 ZF 3L> ** I high school. Sower said the program is targeted at ninth and 10th graders who are approaching the age of eligibility for driv­ ers’ licenses. Four parts of the program involved hands-on activities. All required the operator to obey road signs and avoid obstacles. Other exercises involved wearing goggles with increasing levels of dis­ tortion as intoxication pro­ gressed. A driving simulation of an 18-wheeler while wearing II goggles low-distortion required the operator to avoid a box or a board in the traffic lane and to make turns without overturning the vehicle. Sydnie Dear, who was wearing a moderate-dis­ I tortion goggle for the exer­ cise, said, "It wasn't too bad but it was really hard to be sure; the disorientation made it a lot harder, more difficult. She had encountered a box and a board. A video game involved driving at varying speeds while wearing goggles, a headset providing distorted sound, and talking to another person. The distraction creat­ ed by the goggles, conversa­ tion and distorted sound mimicked the situation one would be likely to encounter in a bar, cocktail lounge or at a party. Ben Dean thought the exercise was "pretty cool. It was a lot different than I thought. It is really hard to drive when you are drunk." Asked what he thought was most important or valuable about the experience, he responded, "It was a valuable experience so I don't make that mistake." A field sobriety test while wearing the goggles and try­ ing to walk a straight line was a sample of what hap­ pens to the driver who is pulled over by an officer. a •> W** - * F * * <*■ ’ < L. ** •• —• x. - ® 9 — 1 1 J I « I Whoa, the difficulty of driving while inebriated became perfectly clear as Caledonia High School students wore goggles which mimic the affect of alcohol and tried to keep to a course. A trip in a golf cart, accompanied by Jason Van Dyke, deputy with the Community Service Unit of the Kent County Sheriff's Department, around a course marked off by orange cones in a portion of the parking lot was the climax of the experi­ ence for students. According to comments made by stu­ dents, numerous squirrels and dogs were killed. Nick DeVries, comment­ ing on his trip in the golf cart, said, "It is harder with the goggles. I couldn’t tell where everything was, but I didn't hit any cones. You shouldn't drive drunk." Two final exercises con­ veyed information about the consequences of drunk driv­ ing and the effect of alcohol on the body. (While the pri­ mary focus was on alcohol, Michigan’s law covers other intoxicants including preThis is some of the equipment ninth graders got to use during the workshops last scr^,°enx^g )caiied Fatal An exercise called Fatal weekReflections, was truly sober- ing for the students as it pre­ sumed an accident and dwelt on the legal consequences. Most were surprised to learn that a lawsuit resulting from an accident caused by a minor could not only bank­ rupt their families but would also have long-term conse­ quences for them beyond jail or prison. College, occupa­ tional choices, and posses­ sion of a record as a felon are among the aspects of Jheir lives beyond the possibility of serious injury that would be affected by a drunk-driv­ ing conviction. The same exercise also included a risk-assessment profile. Risks were ranked in order of the likelihood of a person engaging or not engaging in an activity. A visit to the Intoxiclock provided information. For example, a 145-pound male consuming 10 drinks in two hours would have a bloodalcohol level (BAL) of .25 percent, more than three times the state's limit of .08 percent. It would take 16.34 hours of not drinking to reduce the level to zero. It is likely the person would be comatose and if not a habitu­ al drinker, the person would be in serious danger of alco­ hol poisoning. The picture for a 145pound female is even grim­ mer. Ten drinks in two hours would give her a BAL of .33 and would require 22.05 hours to clear her system of alcohol. At that level, she would be very close to death. Students learned that there are significant differences between males and females in how their bodies metabo­ lize alcohol. The difference in body mass and muscula­ ture accounts for the greater concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream and the greater length of time required to clear the system of the alcohol. Caledonia Cub Scouts holding registration Caledonia boys in first through fifth grade are invit­ ed to sign up with Cub Scout Pack 3202 Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Dutton Elementary at 7 p.m. • Scouting encourages boys to achieve a deeper apprecia­ tion of others including peers, parents and other Early in . their adults. Scouting experience, boys learn the value of serving others. Scouting provides boys with a sense that they are important as individuals. It promotes activities that teach personal responsibility, self-confidence and high self-esteem. The Cub Scout Promise is “I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.” Pack 3202 consists of boys from Dutton and Caledonia elementary schools. To join Cub Scouts, attend Tuesday's “School Night for Scouting" at Dutton 3820 Elementary, 68th Street, Caledonia. For more information, contact Ron VanNoord at 616-891-1679 or log on to www.caledoniapack3202.or ■■»; M JL PACK 3202 Rr g- J WU S<^, Sfatey, Sfafy ** tty, m (tod Stoty IwitMUt fl J I*- e»- ■ ’ u tty <4 J r 4c.laf2.CI f* i tanmiK w. 9. pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 7Q c 771a 269’ • 11 1 Pack 3202’s crossing-over ceremony, is held at the Summer Pack Picnic, where the boys and two leaders cel­ ebrate their accomplishments and move forward to the next rank. �J Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 Ill j indrusiak's three ID’s help lead Scots past TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia quarterback Luke Wiest faked a hand-off at his own 26-yard line and rolled to his right, then fired a strike to teammate Luke Andrusiak running down the middle of the field. That followed the first snap of the ball game. The touchdown pass covered 74 yards. When Andrusiak crossed the goal line, only 21 seconds had run off the clock at the start of the Fighting Scots' O-K Gold Conference opener in Middleville against the Trojans. Thornapple Kellogg never got back in the ball game, as Caledonia went on to a 42-0 victory, improving to 3-0 on the season. “We saw how they came out, and really committed nine guys to the run and we thought that we could throw it,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. On the first play of the second quarter, Weist faked a run to his left then spun back and rolled right. He found Andrusiak again, this time for a 44-yard touchdown completion. That made the score 21-0 at the time, after the third of six successful extra-point kicks by Collin Hoffman. After winning by seven points in week one, and eight points in week two, the Scots didn't didn’t mind the chance to breathe a littler easier in the second half. “The first two weeks, those were ball games, so it was nice for a change,” Uyl said. Middleville is going to be just fine. They’re well coached. They play hard, They're not a bad football team, Andrusiak had a huge night, as did the entire Caledonia defensive secondary. Besides the two 1 I •It ’i I _-r- c. 5--- -«ka ■ k Jltf *1 I 41 J i - I J S’ J* sites & I jistjal Il ill Caledonia’s Dylan Ball is hit from behind by Thomapple Kellogg receiver Nick DeWald after an inter­ ception in the first quarter Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 i receptions for 118 yards and spread offense, we knew two scores, Andrusiak also they could throw the foot­ returned an interception 24 ball around. Dylan Ball, yards for a touchdown with a minute left in the first half. That TD came just 18 seconds after Scot fullback Nick Schumaker plunged into the end zone at the end of an 11-yard run. Caledonia led 35-0 at the half. Thornapple Kellogg quarterback Kyle Bobolts was intercepted three times, once by Andrusiak and twice by Dylan Ball. The Trojans also turned the ball over once on a fumble in the first half, which was recovered Caledonia ’s by Caledonia's Brad Bennett. “Our defensive backs p,aye^ outstanding,” said Uyl. “Middleville, with that /"X NT 1 4 S-tf JRt I J ■IMS*. Caledonia quarterback Luke Wiest breaks into the open on a 23-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Thornapple Kellogg Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) rX 4- f- ZX Z-l L Q? l-l 1 I X? 4- 1^- ZX «• V 1 1 1a z^ «A I W « a 1 z-w A z 1 "I It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! Luke Andrusiak, Brent Steele, Ryan Ulanch, they really showed up tonight and played one heck of a football game. Our defense tonight played absolutely outstanding. We played physical. We played fast. We had guys flying to the football.” Thomapple Kellogg managed just 106 yards of total offense, and much of that came on its final drive as the reserves marched from their own 23-yard-line to the Caledonia nine before the running clock ran out. Back-up quarterback Coley McKeough would up the Trojans’ leading passer, going 1-for-l for 38 yards. Bobolts hit on just 4-of-14 pass attempts for 34 yards. and the three interceptions. a —. 1 ___ . - _ -1 — J X'a a 4>1a a 1 1 46 __ — 1- — _ 1 _ _ Thornapple Kellogg quarterback Coley McKeough races around the left side on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter Friday against Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tfoe Trojans rushed for just 42 yards.Siwith Marcus McKeough leading the way with 10 carries for 18 yards, ~ a-a their yfllaft conference opener against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday night 41-6. FHE has now J TK’s Carter Whitney had allowed 122 points in its two receptions for 31 yards, three games to start the sea­ anu Jucy rox naulea in son and Joey Fox hauled in McKeough's lone pass. Thomapple Kellogg hits The Scots rushed the ball 44 times for 166 yards, led by Schumaker who carried the ball nine times for 68 the road for this season Ottawa Hills its first win 1 htai I W the first time to take on which earned of the season a w | •I f yards. Weist rushed 11 Friday night at Hastings, times for 65 yards and The Bengals scored 20 touchdowns of 23 and nine unanswered beginning late yards. in the third quarter to finish Wiest’s only two completions of the game, on five attempts, were the two paSsed to Andrusiak for touch downs. Caledonia will host Forest Hills Eastern next Friday, The Hawks are 0-3 and 0-1 jn (be league after dropping jjbW 3! II ft the night with a 28-15 win. In the other O-K Gold Conference contest Friday, South Christian scored a 147 win over Wayland. The Sailors are now 2-1 on the season, and the Wildcats 12. 4 Ifi & 3 ' i® * »i ’W •4 • "'••I I 7" * w 4* *■ i 'l. U.' * I I ■Ofc * ■ BODYSHOP u. -2^ 1 -- T' u—— —- -> z - > -■ -•W-'4^^ t, L < ’ "We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com 3 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment S CD CD The Thornapple Kellogg defense celebrates a fourth down stop of the Caledonia offense deep in Trojan territory during the first quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) X. r - �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 13, 2008/ Page 21 TK-Hastings swimmers score 2nd lopsided league win The 2008 Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Randal Domer, Chris Richter, Ryan VanRavenswaay, Steve Babcock, Connor Donker, Adam Thelen, (back) assistant coach John Bont, assistant Scott Bont, Sam Dion, Ben Dion, Eric Pell, Ben Davenport, Kade Boverhof, Trent Pontious, and head coach Mike Wilson. Caledonia tennis sweeps the Wildcats to open Gold season Caledonia’s varsity boys' tennis team opened the O-K Gold Conference season Wednesday with an 8-0 vic­ tory over the Wayland Wildcats. The Fighting Scots didn't drop a set all afternoon long. Eric Pell scored a 6-4, 6-0 win at first singles. At sec­ ond singles, singles. Ryan VanRavenswaay won 6-1,63. In the third singles match, Trent Pontious scored a 6-0, 6-0 win. Ben Dion won 6-4, 6-1 for the Scots at fourth ; a fa W (ft M, singles. The tightest set of the afternoon was in the second match. doubles match, where Connor Donker and Kade Boverhof came away with a tie-break victory and then cruised to a 6-0 win in set number two. Steve Babcock and Sam Dion won 6-1, 6-0 for the Scots at first doubles. In the third doubles match, Chris Richter and Adam Thelen won 6-1, 6-1. At fourth dou­ bles, Ben Davenport and Dennis Chase 6-0, 6-0. The Scots were supposed to open their season with a tough dual at home against Forest Hills Eastern Monday, but that match was moved because of rain. It will be played this Tuesday. It will be the second of three O-K Gold Conference duals in three days for the Scots, who visit Hastings Monday and host South Christian Wednesday. TK girls build some confidence The Trojans got their repeat. After scoring its first win over Calvin Christian's var­ sity girls' swimming and diving team last fall, the Thomapple KelloggHastings team scored win number two against the Thursday in Squires Hastings. The Trojans han­ dled the Squires 109-76 in O-K Rainbow Tier III action. It was the team’s second dominant performance in the league, after starting things off with a win over Ottawa Hills last week. The top two Trojan teams in the 200-yard medley relay finished first and second, just over a second and a half apart, and the points piled up from there. . Michelle Howard, Alex de Goa, Danielle Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Chappelow teamed up to win that first race in 2 minutes 7.70 sec­ onds. The team of Alecia Strumberger, Patricia Garber, Mandy Buehler, and Kay lee DeMink was second in 2:09.36. Calvin’s Breanne DeKryger won the next race, the 200-yard freestyle in 2:23.06, but the Trojans had the next three finishers behind her led by Erin during the 200-yard freestyle actually had the best time in the race finishing in 1:54.36 and the TK-Hastings team of Fuller. Gretchen Christensen, Tori Cybulski. and Rosenberg did the same in the 400-yard freestyle relay finishing in 4:35.89. In the closest race of the afternoon, the Squires' Brianna VanHalm edged de Goa in the 100-yard breast­ stroke by a tenth of a second. VanHalm finished in 1:20.68 and de Goa in 1:20.78. The Trojans will test themselves against the com­ petition at the Grand Rapids Community College Raider Invitational today (Sept. 13), then return to league action Thursday at Creston. Humphrey, TK-Hastings individuals took turns winning the next six events. Katie Romanak took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:39.37. Natalie VanDenack won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.10 seconds. X Kyleigh Sheldon took the diving competition with a score of 189.75. Strumberger won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:09.94, Chappelow took the freestyle in 100-yard 1:02.26, and Beth Fuller the in freestyle 500-yard 6:20.20. The Trojans also got a win from Buehler in the 100-yard butterfly. She hit the wall in 1:10.23. The team of Rosenberg, Chappelow, Romanak, and VanDenack swimming an exhibition race Dependable, damage-free age towing! win tiLunor__Mr • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul ( & Off-Road □K.® u DOBBIN'S 1 o aL VI r DOBBIN'S 945-0191 DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience u Nn jH r■* 1 ItiidUknlhkiik ■ -aWhiH te an i»i I *• t - H with their win over Ottawa Hills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans are expecting some good things today. Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ volleyball team scored its first O-K Gold Conference win of the sea­ son Tuesday, topping Ottawa Hills 3-0. Today (Sept. 13) the Trojans head to the Charlotte Invitational. “It should be a good tour­ said nament Saturday," Thornapple Kellogg head coach Stacey Woodall. "It shouldn't be real tough. It's our first chance to feel confi­ dent going in. We haven't had that yet." Tuesday's league contest wasn’t real tough. The Trojans earned the victory by the scores of 25-9, 25-7, 2512. TK had the chance to empty its bench, and get everyone into the contest. Woodall said she liked what she saw from sopho­ more outside hitter Hana Hunt off the bench. She did­ n't score herself a kill, but had three good attacks and three digs in her time on the court. Alyssa Bowerman led the Trojans in kills on the night with five, and Kate Scheidel had three. Scheidel also had eight assists. Nicole Ybema had ten digs for the Trojans, and Bowerman finished with six. The Trojans served well as well. Annie Penfield finished the day with four aces, and Stephanie Betcher had three. “It was a good confidence building game for us," said Woodall. Now the task in front of the Trojans is keeping that confidence, especially with a couple tough O-K Gold Conference duals ahead. This Tuesday the Trojans take on South Christian at South, then next Tuesday (Sept. 23) they play host to Rapids Catholic Grand Central. 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De ue- ESTATE/MOVING SALES: | livery available, i(616)446- by BethelL Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. 5747 (269)795-8717 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor In * league where five teams have a realistic shot at finishing first on any given afternoon, depth can make a big difference. Any combination of the Saxons’ top five scorers Tuesday at Yankee Springs Golf Course would have given Hastings first in the OK Gold Conference's third jamboree of the season. Hastings joins Forest Hills Eastern and South Christian as teams that have finished first at a league jamboree so far this season. Saxon sophomore Hannah Hodges, who has seen her scoring total fall in each of the first three league jam- excited to break 60 the other night when she shot a 57. She thought she shot a 53 today, so she’ll be excited again when I go tell her she shot a 52 instead." Gabrielle Shipley led the Saxons on the Gold nine at Yankee Springs, with a 40. Kacy Hooten shot a 44, Barbie Buehler a 49. and Jessica Kloosterman a 50. “I know we’re capable of playing these kind of scores,” Krueger said. “We had five good scores tonight.” Shipley's 40 was the low round for the day, one stroke better than South Christian's Heather Marks and two bet­ ter than South's Jackie DeBoer and Caledonia's E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay (Any type of hay that isn't moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501 (c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deduc­ tible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 ‘ to 'J C- ? «s' r 1^ LICENSED DAYCARE: Full-time openings, (616)8686710. LC# DF41025041 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 5 Caledonia’s Katie Demeuse taps in a put on the fifth green during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) * (DOLE VILLA INN & BREW PUB f * _ Fall--- % Child Care Fann Have Fun This » ♦ JOIN A LEAGUE Weekly • Bi-Weekly J Monthly Thornapple Kellogg’s Audrey Meads watches her iron shot from the fairway sail towards the number five green at Yankee Springs Golf Course Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) borees, played her best round Britni Gregory who both once again from the sixth fired 42’s. spot. Her 52 wasn’t included South Christian finished in the Saxons’ final team second Tuesday, edging score, but was still a great Forest Hills Eastern on a round. fifth score tie-breaker after “This was by far her best both team's top four fired a competitive round,” Saxon total of 196. Caledonia was head coach Bruce Krueger fourth with a 197, followed said of Hodges. “She was all by Grand Rapids Catholic Central 198, Thornapple Kellogg 235, Wayland 241, ^Support your local charities Royal Arch MasonsZion Chptr. 171 Proceeds for the General Fund • Lie. #41189 September 18-21 * I i ' ' / f •a Call for details ■MB 269-795-3640 or 616-891-1287 M-37 • Middleville 06677545 and Ottawa Hills NTS. It was a tough afternoon for the host Trojans on their home course. “We’re very young,” said TK head coach Bob Kaminski. “There’s going to be ups and downs. I’m a lit­ tle disappointed, because we were at home. I think we’re progressing though. We’re getting better. Today we just didn’t play as well as we thought we could.” Thomapple Kellogg was led by Macy Chamberlin's 51 • Emmy Peacock and Audrey Meads shot 61 ’s and Jessie Jacobs a 62. Behind for Gregory Caledonia, Courtney Corson fired a 51, Stacie Moll 52, and Katie Demeuse 52. Hastings was one of the only teams that could say it really had a good day. “The other night, every­ body shot 188 to 192. We had a very good night I thought, I don’t think every­ one else played quite as well as thev of they’re capable though.” Krueger said Tuesday. At Broadmoor Golf Club last Friday, the Fighting Scots finished third in a tight competition. The top five teams were within five strokes of each other. Forest Hills Eastern shot a 188, South Christian 189, Caledonia 190, Hastings 191, and Catholic Central 192. TK followed that group with a 237, Wayland scored a 250, and Ottawa Hills NTS. On her home course, Gregory led the conference with a 40. Moll shot a 48 for Caledonia, Corson 51, and Demeuse 51. TK got a 47 from Chamberlin, a 58 from Jacobs, a 65 from Nikki Sabo, and a 67 from Caitlin Nosanov. The Saxons host the league at Hastings Country Club Tuesday. 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A couple of times players dropped to their knees on the field. Less than 13 minutes into the first half of Thursday night's O-K Gold Conference boys’ soccer contest between Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg in Hastings, Saxon head coach Ben Conklin turned to a cou­ ple players on the end of his bench and said, “we should have three, four, what?. What do you think? We should have at least one.” The Saxons finally did get their one goal, with 10:47 left in the opening half, and went onto a 1-0 victory over the Trojans. Before the comment by the Saxon coach, Hastings' Zack Passmore centered a pass that went through the legs of teammate Mike Purchase, who was crashing the net just over five minutes into the game. A few moments later TK keeper Max Keil went diving as a shot by Purchase went wide. Then it was a header by Hastings' Matt Feldpausch that Keil was able to haul in. Keil kept the Trojans in the game, making 11 saves on the night, in his first game action after missing a couple contests with an injury. The Trojans are still work­ ing players into their spots, after having a few regulars out of the line-up in the sea­ son's opening weeks. “We’re still getting a feel for positions," said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “I think we're finally starting to fine tune these things.” TK had Steve Zatzke play­ ing his first game in the mid­ dle of the defense. Ted Rosenberg was aggressive from his stopper position. And defender James Tobin was strong in his move from the middle of the defense to the outside. TK struggled a bit win­ ning the 50/50 balls during the first half, but cleaned that a up in the second half and slowed down the number of chances by the Saxons some. “The boys are starting to step up to the plate,” Jachim said. “We did much better than I thought we would do. We've been struggling this season, but we've been improving with every game.” The Saxon goal came off a corner kick. Steven Safie sent a ball from the left cor­ ner of the Trojan net that curved away from the goal and onto the head of team­ mate Feldpausch who drilled the header off a TK defender and into the back of the net. Saxon attackers Feldpausch and Mike Purchase kept pressure on the Trojan defense for much of the night. “It was frustrating," Conklin said of the missed chances to score at the start of the game. “It’s something we actually were focusing on this week. I'm glad we did get one, but we should have had three or four more." “We did a lot better as far as creating opportunities to score. We've improved.” Tim Hastings goalie Lewis made five saves in the game. The Trojans are now 1-5 in O-K Gold Conference play. Wayland scored a 4-1 - *7.1 si ✓ * St ? .ff n .. I Thornapple Kellogg defender Ted Rosenberg (center) chases after Hastings’ Patrick Loew during the first half of Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Curtis Bouchard (left) battles for possession of the ball with Hastings’ Matt Feldpausch during the first half Thursday night in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) win over the Trojans Tuesday night. Wayland got goals from Ben Leonard and Cameron Oglesbee in the first Jialf. F-. frevor Dalton pulled TK to within one, with a goal off an assist from Steve Cung Bik, before Wayland added tallies by Alex Stoddard and Charles Sweeney in the sec­ ond half. Thornapple Kellogg clos­ es out the first half of the confidence season by hosting roicsi mris Eastern eastern on Forest Hills Tuesday. On Thursday-,-4jie Trojans travel to Caledonia. 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES • 2.9% FINANCING ON SELECT VEHICLES Seif ■fi 4 CHEVY IMPALA j. . 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K J W- J |- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 38/September 20, 2008 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Warner accused of collusion by Fran Faverman Staff Writer arfT llR 26 q-eotv w I BY* iBlqqt; aril in ) noil modi' anuoH .iqsZ // fctrfJ jo 1 ori I brr ;nnq2 xuoano .enxcoi nt slid orit ni wv. sth icrib >vo ori) xirmni rd Offl loorto? vbO tli rw ir.q V IB tfbbim r(hO Eniolni Bl Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation president Diane Weatherhead looks on as Frank Tichvon receives a one of a kind golf flag created and presented by TAEF vice-president Don Williamson. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Tichvon’s evening filled with praise and applause also had a role in sharing sto­ ries and even delivered an Staff Writer Frank Tichvon received invitation on a doily to the applause and words of praise high school reunion of the at the 12th annual recogni­ class of 1938 next week. She read a detailed tion dinner put on by the Thomapple Area Enrichment description of Tichvon’s Foundation on Thursday, service during World War II Sept. 19. He was chosen as with funny stories of getting (kitchen police or this year’s “unsung hero” by KP kitchen duty) to avoid forced the foundation. Tichvon created Yankee marches, cold work on the Springs Golf Course and Al-Can highway and the ter­ encouraged high school golf rifying times in the European teams, supported snowmo­ Theater before the end of the bile trails and was involved war which included the in the community through opening of a Concentration camp. the years. At 88 years old, Tichvon Cheryl Peters, organizer of the event with TAEF board smiled in his seat in the member Krissta Hannapel, Meadows at the MiddleVilla by Patricia Johns Inn as speaker after speaker, wiping away the tears. shared funny, touching and tender memories. Sandy Marcukaitis, who nominated Tichvon, was not able to attend the dinner since she was out of town. In her place, Alice Jansma told both her own memories and Marcukaitis' remembrances. This included tales of preparing tailgate Thanksgiving dinners (even before tailgat­ ing was common) for Tichvon and friends at Lions games over the years. John Loftus surprised See TAEF, psge 8 Informational meeting is Tuesday Usually the final public comment periods at meetings of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees are rela­ tively quiet and civil affairs. But not at the board meeting Wednesday evening. Jerry G 1, former super­ visor and previous owner of the Med-O-Bloom farm, used the time to allege collu­ sion by Archie Warner, chairman of the planning commission (PC), and the entire commission. The com­ mission has recommended that the township board deny t^e application by Meadow Bloom LLC to rezone two parcels to R-2, medium-den­ sity residential. Good said that he no longer has a financial interest in the property but that he has been working with owner Theodor Mol. n I have watched the PC over the past four months. 1 have received phone calls — people support it, saying they could live with it." he commented. "There’s collusion, Archie Warner can't give a straight answer," he added. He continued, "An outside group has taken over. It's illegal — the farmland group js behind it. I’ve had people tell me they are trying to keep the price down so they can by it cheaply ... It keeps getting turned down." Good’s reference to an outside group is to a private organization that is interest­ ed in farmland preservation. Oftentimes there are over­ lapping memberships. To Snoeyink have overlapping memberships. Engelberg. who has appeared before the planning commission to support the rezoning, is active in youth athletics and is the secretary of the Caledonia Community Schools District Board of Education. He supported the district's recent purchase of 60 acres of land from Meadow Bloom LLC. Local youth athletic groups have supported the purchase because they support an arrangement with the school district that will allow them to have access to new fields constructed on the property. Rick Snoeyink. township trustee, is a member of the private farmland organiza­ tion and is co-chair of the Kent County Farmland Preservation Commission, an official body of Kent County government. He has opposed the purchase by the school district and has, as a private citizen, urged the commission to be very care­ ful about the rezoning. At this point in the meet­ ing, Supervisor Bryan Harrison said, "It was not placed on the agenda at the request of the applicant." Good said, "The PC turns unanimously. down it Something really screwy is c’te two examP,es’bolh Rick and Engelberg going on." Trustee Don Koopmans assured Good, saying. "It is going to make it to the board. I get letters — I got one today. The zoning allows you to do certain things." He concluded, " I think your — accusations against the PC are pretty strong." Walter Bujak. trustee and a voting member of the com­ mission in his role as the board liaison to the commission. said. "There is no collu­ sion. All the commissioners are good and honest people." The Sun and News later contacted Archie Warner by telephone to ask for his reaction to Good's allegations, Warner said, said. "The plan­ ning commission's position on that issue has been in line with what the voters of Caledonia have told us they want. There are also issues there with infrastructure — especially traffic — that n have not been addressed. He continued, "Special interest groups (exist) and I consider Jerry (Good) one with a special interest in the property, that we don't know about. I am very proud of what the commission has done. The burden of proof is H See BOARD, page 6 Community rallies but Price is eliminated Signs were up encourag­ 10, judges encouraged view­ ing people to vote. The ers to vote for the best Scoop hosted an ice cream prospects. During the competition. television-watching and party Wednesday, Sept. 17. Price demonstrated her wide but to no avail. Freeport musical interests, singing singer Jessica Price was Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make teams. Me," Cyndi from eliminated the You Love Me." Division II teams are those America's Got Talent com­ Lauper's True Colors," in sixth, seventh and eighth petition Thursday night. Colbie Caillat’s "Bubbly." grades, with high school stu­ Price, a 2001 graduate of and Sarah McLachlan's •t dents competing at the Thornapplc Kellogg, sang Angel. Division 111 level. The final five compete Wednesday and following Division IV is the colle­ the performances of the final next Wednesday. giate level. All team mem­ bers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in at least one course at a two- or four-year college or university. These • Routine business piles up for teams only compete at the “world” level. Caledonia Township Board Each team chooses one of • Hairdressers head effort to raise five competitive problems to money for injured soldier solve. The problems appeal to a wide range of interests; • Volunteers sought for Thornapple some are technical in nature, River clean-up while others are artistic or • Dutton event will help abused and performance-oriented. Under New Odessy of the Mind problems revealed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg school district will kick oft its Odyssey of the Mind sea­ son with an informational meeting Tuesday. Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in room 1616 at the middle school. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides cre­ ative problem-solving oppor­ tunities for students from kindergarten through col­ lege. Students apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to pre­ senting their own interpreta­ tion of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state and “world'' level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and about 25 other countries par­ ticipate in the program. Odyssey of the Mind is a friendly, competitive pro­ gram. Participants learn from and even cheer on their com­ petitors. Odyssey of the Mind is all about creativity, an often overlooked element in the growth and develop­ ment of many students. Participants are rewarded more for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents, and not for coming up with the right answer. In fact, in Odyssey of the Mind problems, there isn't one cor­ rect answer. Teams must work within a budget, work together under the watchful eye of an adult who cannot solve their prob­ lems for them. Adult coaches unlock the door, drive younger teams to shop, when necessary, and are there to provide snacks and encour­ agement but not answers. The Thornapple Kellog School district purchases a membership, and teams of up to seven students at vari­ ous grade levels from kinder­ garten through high school are formed. Primary teams consists of kindergarten, first and sec­ ond grade students. The pri­ mary problem is performed at the regional level, and par­ ticipants receive ribbons. In addition, first and sec­ ond grade students along with those in third, fourth and fifth grade may compete at the Division I level and solve problems, competing against other Division 1 a •I I In This Issue... abandoned girls See ODESS Y, page 6 I V I �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, September 20 2008 Routine business piles up for Caledonia Township Board by Fran Favennan suggest a budget of $1,000 for all costs, including mulch and tree-watering bags." he said •o’* Trustee Don Koopmans thanked Abraham for his energy and efforts. "I would support the pur­ chase." he said. Rick Snoeyink, trustee, remarked. "You might want to include some spruce trees in your planting." Abraham ort smiled and nodded in agree­ ment The proposed budget was approved unanimously. Dan Inman, trustee for the Village of Caledonia, pre­ sented a proposal for an emergency siren. In the search for funds to support the estimated $30,430 cost of a siren connected to the Kent County system, the village council decided to explore the feasibility of using some of the funds generated by the dedicated public safety millage. (Note: Village residents pay the 1.5 mill public safety millage.) Snoeyink, who along with Harrison and Koopmans. is a member of the public safety advisory committee (PSAC). asked him, 'Do studies prove warning sirens are effec­ tive?" Inman said that the siren would be tied into Kent County National and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which acti­ vates the Kent County sys­ tem. He noted that mounted on the water tower, the siren would cover parts of the township. plans.” The board approved Staff Writer accepting the bid. A lengthy agenda full of In his role as chairman of routine matters greeted the PSAC, Koopmans asked members of the Caledonia for a request for proposal for Township Board and the enclosing the classroom at public Wednesday evening the fire station. (At present at the first township board the walls are enclosed but meeting since the middle of there is no ceiling to the August. room.) Sandwiched in among the "The issue," he said, "is routine matters was one that how to provide support for was pure pleasure for the the upper level for rooms if board and the audience. we get to that point." Among the onlookers were He said he would like to at Mike and Beth Abraham, least have the board approve parents of Blake Abraham. a request to let the PSAC go Blake Abraham, member ahead and secure drawings of Boy Scout Troop 202, for the project. Money for sponsored by the United the work would come from Methodist Church of millage funds. The board Caledonia, appeared before approved his request to the board to request its sup­ secure drawings. port for his tree-planting The board took up a project along the trail from request for the establishment Glen Valley to the Kraft of a budget to allow atten­ Meadows Middle School. dance by members of the The trail begins at Alanada planning commission and Drive and runs along the the board at the "Planning water tower. Michigan 2008" conference Abraham explained that in Kalamazoo Oct. 1 to 4. the project was part of the The conference also offers requirements for becoming an opportunity to complete an The Eagle Scout. seven sessions of Michigan Caledonia High School jun­ State University Extension ior said that he had planted Citizen Planner program. 50 trees a year ago and sev­ Harrison estimated the cost eral of the deciduous trees of attending the conference had died. He would like to at approximately $565. replant trees and needed sup­ Ed Fischer, who had taken port from the board, board. the course a few years ago, Responding to a query, he said, "It was a very valuable said, "I need about seven experience.’’ trees.” The board approved the Bryan Harrison, township conference expenditure. supervisor, commented that Norman Petersen, or 9280 local suppliers had been con­ 100th St., representing the tacted and were willing to Meadow River Home assist with the project. ”1 Owners Association, appeared to ask for the ^4* • • • installation of a streetlight at the intersection of 100th Kay Stolsonburg, Street SE and River CRS. GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 Meadow, a private drive. He Craig Stolsonburg, said the primary reason was CRS. GRI, Assoc. Broker.....838-3349 safety; the area is dark, and Deb Erway........................62.3-8357 visibility is needed for driv­ ers to be able to enter the •REALTORS’* t •!• subdivision safely. He noted MLS www.BrightSkyRralm.axn that mailboxes had been 317 AKLIXGTOX (M 37) MIDDLEVILLE • 7!>.-.-33<r, damaged by drivers who had OPEN MONO. YY-Illl 'ILSDAY O:OO • 5:10 • I KIDAY <I:OO - .3:00 trouble negotiating the nar­ row entrance to the subdivi­ f sion. Peterson added that the light also might have a deter­ rent effect upon the people who dig up and remove flowers planted at the tit entrance to the subdivision. He did not expect any diffi) culties with light spilling into homes because none of the IT’S TIME FOR THE TASTE OF FALL •It seven homes in the subdivi ­ sion were near the location FARM AVAILABLE IN 1/2 GALLON & GALLON proposed for the light. MICHIGAN Including... In the ensuing discussion, Peterson indicated that the association had no problem ^PcPHJss AKi wi(h being billed $300 for Decorate For Fall with Mums, Pansies, Com Stalks, Half Bales of Straw <& Gourds. F the installation of the light GREAT SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE! i and the annual cost of $l 11 for electricity. The board Buy Any PERENNIAL GRASS & Get 2nd approved unanimously the installation of cut-off fixture with the costs being billed to OFF Tuesday is..... the homeowners association. All Senior Citizen Day purchases Three budget amendments proposed by Clerk Jennifer 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 I Christian were quickly Fail Hours Mon.-Fri. 9-6: Sat. 9-4 adopted by the board. The first transferred $20,000 from the general fund to the BRIGHT " SKY MM MMMD Koopmans observed that Inman was presenting only one proposal and asked about other companies. •It Inman responded that the current bid had been pre­ pared by the previous low bidder when the village had considered the issue some years ago. Koopmans said he would like to see other bids. Harrison asked. "Have the schools been approached? I notice that it would cover the schools." Addressing the issue of when the siren would be use­ ful, Inman said, "It is designed for outdoors when you are away from technolo­ gy-" Harrison proposed a threeway cost split with $10,000 each from the township, the village, and the schools. Bujak inquired about maintenance and was informed that the only maintenance was a battery pack after the first year, No action was taken by the board. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer, with Wilcox Professional Services LLC, who was staffing the meeting in the absence of David Zylstra. township planner/managcr, presented a proposal for the repair of a force main at Jasonville Farms. According to him, the heavy rains in June led to erosion along the easement for the main, and damage to the main occurred at four locations. Rose recommended accepting a bid of $45,000 the from Caledonia Excavating Company. In addition to repairing the area that was significantly dam­ aged, he said two other areas would be reinforced with rip­ rap and deep-rooted vegeta­ tion. Koopmans asked. "Is this the final fix?" Rose drew laughter when he said, "I hope so. My engi­ neering stamp is on the kJ X FRESH CIDER HONEY CRISP I —■--------------- — - - - ____________________ 1/2 OFF 10 ■U cable fund, bringing the total amount of the cable fund to $60,000. The second trans­ ferred $3,000 from the parks and recreation fund for the township’s share of the cost of the joint township/village parks and recreation master plan. The third amendment moved $270,000 from the street capital improvement fund to the street capital improvement new construetion for the cost of paving 76th Street from McCord to Snow Avenue. The board also approved the establishment of a search committee and posting of the administrative assistant posi­ tion left vacant by the resig­ nation of Elaine Veltman in August. Also before the board was a request from San Marcos, Inc. No. I, operators of the Mexican Bar and Grill, for a resolution of local approval to be submitted to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The resolution is necessary to permit the transfer of the existing liquor license from the owners of the former Big " O" Fish House restaurant. Koopmans asked if the license could be transferred locally without coming to the board and was informed that all transfers required approval by the board. The transfer was approved unani­ mously. Also approved by the board were some technical amendments to the tax abate­ ment granted by the township to Aspen Surgical. Inc. The board went into a brief executive session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss a plan for resolving legal issues involved in a lawsuit by Kamminga-Roodvoets over its application for a mineral­ removal permit for property it owns at 6500 Buttrick Avenue. The board returned from the executive session at 8:10 p.m. During the initial brief public comment period at the beginning of the meeting, Jill Harrison, executive director of the Caledonia Education Foundation, reminded the board of the upcoming Caledonia Education Fest, Major sponsors •It. for the event are Davenport University, D&W Market, Fresh Environmental Information Logistics, Fifth Third Bank, and MC Sports. The event will begin muay, wiin a Friday, oepi. Sept. zo, 26, with parade at about 5:15 p.m. in honor of Caledonia High School alumnus Retired Marine Lt. Col. Richard Doezema. Food will be served in the stadium parking lot at 6 p .m. before the homecoming game between Caledonia and Wayland. Tickets for the * BINGO Caledonia American Legion Post 305 EVERY THURSDAY Early Bird at 6:30 pm % event are available from all area schools and may be pur­ chased at a reduced rate of $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family. Tickets purchased at the event will be $10. $5, and $30, respec­ tively. Jeremy Baier is the new part-time station manager for Channel 22 according to Ed Fischer, chairman of the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. He noted that Baier is also employed at Channel 8, where he is a graphics specialist. In the final board com­ period. ment period, Snoeyink reminded the board and the audience that the annual pub­ lic safety open house will be Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be several activities including the opportunity to have car seats checked for safety and proper installation. Koopmans said that he had taken a look at the drainage problem at the township hall, which had experienced water in the basement. He said he thought gutters and down­ spouts would solve the prob­ lem. Journey Church offering free hot dogs Friday One of the high points of those who get to the Caledonia High School homecoming game early on Friday, Sept. 26, will be free hot dogs that will be distrib­ uted by the Journey Church. Free hot dogs will be avail­ able at the concessions stands beginning at 7 p.m. until they are all distributed. The church also will be distributing free hot dogs on Friday, Oct. 10. as well. The new Journey Church will begin meeting at Dutton Elementary School Sunday, Oct. 5. Services are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information call 616-217-2161. & $ I I* & $ J1' ft* £ &!. ,'ltS I l.j (rf * ■w- ■■ I •1 i. * 'tstft. 14 IV1 state tai it» I• *» 'Wilted Mhlrilw Ml htlBt HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com i Goodrich ZUAUTY UCATCDC HLAICKj T 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on ftats ft. (M37) Rocking toott • All Digital Frw Drink Rvfilla • 2S< com rvfllla BIG SCREENS $4.00 ALL SEATS except adult evening $6.50 Lj ■ 7 I Nir (?) St«dlum S* nt I ng »% s* Q No pat*** SHOWTIMES 9/20 - 9/25 JJul' I Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM 9ZMKM MIM S ISLAND (PG I OTHE WOMEN (PG-13) 11:10. 1:40, 4:15,6:50, 9 20 FRI/SATLS 11:45 O© RIGHTEOUS KILL (R) •II 7:20. 9:35 12:20,2 40, 5 00. FRI/SATLS 11:55 ©THE LONGSHOTS (PG) 1:10. 3;10. 5:10.7 10.9:10 FRI/SAT LS 11:10 KIT KITTREDGE: AN AMERICAN GIRL (G) 12:00. •;• 2.10, 4:30 JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (PG) 6:40, 9: M FRI/SATLS 11:20 G O U F* o r* r ■ IF ■=« E E 20oz DRINK With K 50 purcnaM cH 46oi bag o« butie'y popcorn » ai < <^OCTtt 4 I I I I �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 20. 2008 Page 3 I &. Hairdressers head effort to raise money for injured soldier ’fl J* by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Linda Foster, owner of Shear Attitudes Hair and Tanning in Middleville, is joining with hairdresser Kim VanLoozenoord of Middleville to help raise money for wounded Iraq War veteran Josh Hoffman. Hoffman was injured by a rocket-propelled grenade on Jan. 6, 2007, and spent the next 14 months in a VA hos­ pital. Today, Hoffman is totally paralyzed from the neck down and is in need of 24-hour care. Recently, Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organi­ zation, brought the commu­ nity together to help build a home for Josh and his fiancee, Heather Lovell, east of Middleville. “We will give IO percent of all hair proceeds to the Josh Hoffman Fund during the week of Sept. 22 through Sept. 27,” Foster said. “We are proud to be working with Kim and other area hair­ dressers for this very worthy S ss Qi ' > sift J X si Si” - S h qU i'Jiiw i’Mlk Will ma by .j? Mito ’ rto botDewaritil Ilnw sain Itftetafc i ussi^a ““ . LJ Lm / • E & SK fetaipriwi[■j L ..... i1 *** ta® w toWjirt! r hi r siiM taffeta^ ii m k®fc' •ii »l 11 f 4 Uh jdjdlW'-' II# -ML I I W1 ^■B r*A Kim VanLoozenoord, Middleville hairstylist has start ed an effort to raise money for Iraq veteran Josh •< The annual homecoming football game in Caledonia will be at Ralph E. Meyer Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. against Wayland, — I ’ >1 X I*. 4 <7; -3-----i **** * ■AB tv v • i -4 * > nJ -▼KU " * .1 i c L_ , J M<«- ■y— but the fun and excitement are already building. Dress up days are Monday through Friday Sept. 22 to 26 with Monday being pajama _________________ _____ 9551 Cherry valley, ' Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1093 Aveda - Redken - Nioxin I r1’! I 1 lit- I. 4 The day you buy your first home... he day your first child is born Volunteers on land and in water are needed for Saturday’s clean up of the Thornapple River. A Full-Service Contemporary Salon ----- 06677732 _______________ 32 tot* inc X) r I - V « Aveda - Redken - Nioxin T" - I * r SA u 44 As your local, independent agent, We'll be there the day you come in for a quote... V—* -Salesman’s Samples -New Purses In Stock , -Jewelry, Scarves, Lotions r the Josh Hoffman Fund. She can be contacted at 269-7959279 or by e-mail at kimvanloozenoord@yahoo.com. “We are calling this ‘Hands for Hope.'" she said, “and we want to get as many people participating as possi­ ble. It is an excellent oppor­ tunity for us to give some­ thing back to someone who has given so much." is still hoping to bring in more hairdressers who have not yet heard about the effort. “We are such a caring craft,” she said, “we make others look and feel beautiful every day and giving any amount would make a world of difference." VanLoozenoord said all donations should be made to I ~ Hr ^)ntempo Boutique • cause.” VanLoozenoord organ­ ized the effort by going to as many area hairdressers as she could to secure their par­ ticipation in the effort. “The response has been tremendous," said VanLoozenoord. “Josh is a hero, and he deserves our support.” VanLoozenoord said she We'll be there! 2*WM ' * 4 at Tyden Park in Hastings. To volunteer, log on to www.thomappleriver.org, email dstrouse @thomapple river.org, or call 269-9488056 ext. 117. as section and safety leaders, ank clean-ups are sched­ uled for Nashville, Hastings, Middleville and Ada. The river clean-up should be completed by noon, when all volunteers join for lunch Caledonia to celebrate homecoming next week M-l Sheila DeGroot, senior stylist for Shear Attitudes Hair and Tanning in Middleville, works on customer Any Sikarski while Amy’s son Brighton, looks on. Hoffman. Area residents are asked to help the Thornapple River Watershed Council clean more than 75 miles of the Thornapple River in Barry, Eaton, and Kent Counties on Saturday, Sept. 27, begin­ ning at 8 a.m. “We encourage church, community and service groups, as well as individu­ als, to participate," said Joanne Barnard, director of the Barry Conservation District, who is helping to organize the annual event. “Canoes and kayaks will be provided for those who need them, and for land lovers, we need your help cleaning river banks." On-river teams will be assigned to one of eight sec­ tions of the river. Each sec­ tion should take about two hours to float and clean. Experienced canoeists who are knowledgeable about the Thornapple are needed to act $ * 1 Volunteers sought for Thornapple River clean-up * wJiri b I www.contemposalonondboutique.com day, Tuesday sports day, Wednesday is class color day, Thursday polka-dot day. and Friday is purple and gold day. The powder puff football game, pitting juniors against the seniors will be Monday, Sept. 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Duncan Lake Middle School Stadium. On Friday, Sept. 22, the parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. The week of celebration ends with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday at 8 p.m. The day you need to file a claim. Through all the changes in your life, we'll be there to make sure your insurance coverage keeps up. Providing Safe. Sound. Secure. Protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company n*. 0 C I * r • r uto-Owners Insurance < life Home Cv Birtrness > —"X> •< • * Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. Delton 269-623-5115 MM - Hastings 269-948-3720 �Page 4/Th. Sun and New. Saturday September 20 2006 IOC CHURCH DIRECTORY Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Dutton Tlnitecf 'Reformed Cfiurcfi 6^50 Hama Lake Ave SE • Caiedonta Ml 49316 Applying AR of the Bible to All of Ute Rev Richaro J Milwr Rev Da*0 Ktompen 698-6850 WWW outtonurc org 72¥) GKth strex-t SE Caledonia. MI <9316 616-698-8104 I BRIGHTSI Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10 00am www.bnghtMde org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins (K-5th Grade), 630-8pm f 9/io> CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHl'RCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891 -9259 NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* Rev Tom DeVnes. Pastor - 7953667 middievfflecrc org 9 30 am .. 1 LOO a m , Sunday School.................................... J LOO a.m. Adult Bible Clau............................... 11:00 a m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann St r \ m « l imes: Sunday School..9.45 a.m. Morning Worship.................................. 11:00 a.m Evening Worship................................... 6:00 p.m. Youth............................................. Weds. 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club.................................... ..Call for info. Bible Study .................. Thurs. 9:3(1 a.m church J Sunday Worship 9-00.9:30 A IIOO 269 795 7903 WWW gunlakccommumtychurch irg e*. .— -I—. during mtvmf* 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nuram available * it SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH m*** 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times Saturday ....... Sunday .. •4 j, lie?1 lk«n*’ 4:00 pm 9 30 am • ><•••••• •< in, 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www newlrfegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (6/6) 65-65- WAY * Check our web site: www.wayfarcm .are <3>lb nrime J Vj-z Community Church A Place for Family A Friend* •cl 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 968-0391 www lakesidecommunity.org mi Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone (269) 948-2261 Rev Royte Bailard Phone (616)868-6437 Contemporary Worship .............................9:30 a m. Sunday School for All Agew.................... 10:45 a m Wife Wb k'i 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52 ' and 48' St Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m CHRISTIAN REFORMED V »«b id li 'mW Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto. Ml 49302 Lakeside taiUI/ Whitneyville r iUetbobifi?t Church ni b Sn Church for vibrant praise 4 worship, gifts of the Holy Sprit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the scK children’s church Join us Sundays at 10 am CAIJ-IDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www caledoniaumc.org day ofyour week 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! Al Starting Oct. 5th www thejchurch com Sunday best 11 00am • Contemporary community Sundays 9:30 & 11am Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. R Warn - Traditional nPI 1 llifa WAYFARER. I I ■■A New times! JOURNEY 1 Make 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 6I6-K9I -X6KK • Preschwl (6|6) 891-1821 wwM.stpaulcakHionia.org Pastor Robert Gcrkc Middleville Wesleyan Church I22TMI Wmi M 179 Highway «(’hief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 Meeting you. your friends. and your family right where you're at fc^ (fl St. Paul Lutheran Church WWW.L ville pig Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Web me hnp.//gpodd>cphcTdlank.googlrpaga.a)fn OUN LAKI COMMUNITY Non-Trodttional Service . . . Trodltional Service Website Church: (269) 795-2391 SundayH Nen’iccs the Pastor Scon E. Manning Pastor Jim Rocmkc Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a m Worship, children’» Sunday School during worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mili on M-37 in Iwing) SLNDAt SER\ ICE FEMES 9 |5 A M Morning Prayer • 11 *00 A M Holy Communion .Srnirr. 6:00 PM Evening Prayer Pt Rev David T. Hustwic* - Rector Church M NS-2370 Reclory W 948-9327 hHp / 'netmrwtnw, org 'tee ch^chei. exe'e* 1789? *A FRIENDLY 9:30 a.m. Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Lmmons to Vine) 10 00 a.m 5:30 p.m 111 Church Street CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor I t 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Rev. R ScoO (treenway. Panlof Rev. Vrrif Ruwalda, Paitaf of Outrrtuh A Enfolding I,<11* 1 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday W.rvhip .......... 9 ¥) i m and 600 p m (Child A Adult ) (During the School Year I CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service .... 9:45 a.m .... 11O0 am .... 600 p.m .... 6:45 p m. ---- 6:45 p.m Wonhip I 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church A Chun h with a canng heart far our < ommunrty and the world Oaut* Otter (616) 891-1512 M 37at lOOrhSi. 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 708 W. Main Street Hank P. Snvdct Senior Pmum I «m A Vuk. Am PaMm/Yourh Dougia G Beaaon. VtMtuuon Ovvd M Snvda. Mmwin of Mum Sunday School........................... Sundjv Morning U'ooJup S<tvkx Sunday Evening Servicr ....... Wedncadjy Mid U'erk Prayer . .. Wurdcrf LdeCJUn.................... 9:30 am Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 6:00pm - Bible Study All wolk*>. One faith " CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9:30am - Worship Sunday Worship Experience The Family of God for All People 7033 Hammond Ave SE (E of Hama Lk . S off 68th) www bsnnghopeassembly.org (616)698-0749 FIRST BAPTIST Sunday Service Tunes Loving God. Loving People .. -Tn _ r-------- i Rev. Todd Smith. Pastor Morning 9 30 am Hening 6 00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6 00 pm WFUR 102 9 FM — Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm IS ' Truth Thy V^ord Living Hope Assembly of God Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org ■ CherryV^lley A Firth Community of the PCfUSA) O >»«hr^,ri.Tvr’r< F.»lL hi.in* t-inuiM Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection Fwne 10 00-10 30 am Sunday Mornm? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children s Church 10 45-1130 am Sunday Morning Worship........................... 9.30 a m Sunday School for All Ages....................... 11:00 a m Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................... 6:30 p.m dw rWW»!>uH(FV 9185(hmvWfcta*8 • (akdonuM3U • 8ICW1-7W www. cherryvalleychurch org PHtor Rev Clint Come. PhD. FARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. DAVID L McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor www.leightonchurch.org "Helping Others Through God\ Loving Grace Thr • hurt h »*i-rr rvrrvhttd\ l» uitnrhndx S» bo<>l for all •?<-» Sunday Morning Worabip Sunday ( vming Uonbtp Wed AWANA Wed Mulwrrl Pnryet Wed V<Mfh < mrap o Peace Church Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God i church -***T www cornerchurch org In Ara/ few krloiut iMtrUn Putt* anti irein b bird 9 JOim 10 Ma m ft 00 p tn 6 V)pm 6 49 p m 7(M) p m IFCftY Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 44 jU‘'*** ail? Chur ch cornerstone ■<$$5 Whitneyville Avenue. Aho (6I4)89I-Mftl TT a** ><//e Bible Church Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Chnstian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton. Ml website www lifetrakchurch com e-mail: Steve@lifetrakchurch com • 616-550-1067 ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation at the Reformed Church in America A ''Lighthouse" on the comer... t proclaiming the Iruth from Gods Word. Morning Worship........................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.............................. .................. I 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 08651006 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 20, 2008/ Page 5 •II A DNR seeks public participation at Sept. 24 meeting ’kl 'vk The public is invited to discuss local wildlife issues with Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Division Southwestern nI 1 engagements VI 1 . Management Unit staff at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Grand Rapids. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 255 28th Street SW in Grand Rapids. The Southwestern Management Unit covers Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Wk < Ottawa, St. Muskegon, Ottawa. Joseph and Van Buren coun­ ties. The intent of the meeting is to introduce local staff, highlight wildlife habitat and other projects that are planned for the upcoming year, and provide a questionand-answer period for atten­ dees. In addition, an update will be provided on the status of Michigan's surveillance efforts for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white­ tailed deer. “We feel it is important for residents to be involved with local wildlife issues. It is our desire to use the pub­ lic-meeting process as a way to provide information and exchange ideas with resi­ dents in the Southwestern Management Unit." said Sara Schaefer, Southwestern Management Unit supervi­ sor. attending Individuals these meetings are requested to refrain from using heavi­ ly-scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Persons with disabilities needinso accommodations for the meeting should contact Cindy McQueer at 269-6732430. a minimum of five business days before the meeting. Requests made less than five business days before the event may not be accommodated. The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoy­ ment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations. E- Immunization week promotes awareness 1 I 1 L w St* Is sc i _______________ SJ Frost-McClain I ,.w tot Mute I > UlMllt! CMC! nr Eras Tom and Marlene Frost of Middleville, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Amber Frost to Benjamin McClain, son of Elaine McClain of Sidney, OH. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Grand Valley State University and is cur­ rently employed by Integra Printing in Grand Rapids. The groom-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Sidney High School located in Sidney, OH. He received his bachelor of science degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia and is currently employed by St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The couple are planning a Nov. 1, 2008 wedding at the Grand Valley State University, Cook DeWitt Chapel. Engagements REW art>er 561 SWISS STEAK DINNER Sat., Sept. 27 • 5-7 p.m. I I Bowne Center United Methodist I in \ CM I ’ k I Caledonia k •ft a Tho W The risk of pneumococcal mostly adults, die each year tinue throughout the influen­ from vaccine-preventable za season, which can begin infections and complications diseases or their complica­ as early as October and last can be reduced or eliminated with the pneumococcal vac­ as late as May. tions. People 65 and older and cine. Pneumococcal vaccina­ Disease prevention through vaccination saves those with certain other med­ tion coverage rales for peo­ many health care dollars by­ ical conditions are also at ple 65 and older remain at keeping people healthy and higher risk for severe illness slightly under 64 percent, avoiding the expensive ther­ caused by pneumococcal dis­ which is well below the apies and hospitalizations ease, which is responsible Healthy People 2010 objec­ needed to treat infectious for more than 40,000 cases tive of 90 percent. The costs of both the diseases such as, influenza of invasive pneumonia and and pneumococcal disease. 5,000 deaths in the U.S. die influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are covered under Immunizations also help each year. According to the CDC, Medicare Part B. reduce absences at work, District Barry-Eaton school and social events, and nearly 1 million adults aged decrease the spread of illness 65 and older become ill due Health Department reminds in the home, workplace and to pneumonia each year, and roughly one-third will be community. See WEEK, page 6 For example, influenza hospitalized. causes more than 200.000 _________________ ■ ■B ■■ hospitalizations and an aver­ —————— ■■ age of 36.000 deaths each year in the U.S. Although up to 1 in 5 Americans will get th influenza each year, many do not get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rec­ $ »» JL ommends an annual influen­ S'tent ► za vaccination for anyone Adults $9. Children 6-12 $5 2 -'on who wishes to reduce the (Children 5 & under free) ■ risk for this severe respirato­ ■ (Corner of 84 th Street & Alden Nash ■ Alto) ■■ ■■ ry illness. Individuals with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease are particularly at risk of influenza-related complications, as are people f American Legion #305 in nursing homes, convales­ cent homes or other institu­ Friday, October 3, 2008 tional settings. Pulaski Days Authentic People 50 years of age or older also are urged to get Polish Dinner Coc the influenza vaccine annual­ $0.00 O peri Starts at noon per person. ly. In addition, anyone who is in close contact with Friday, October 10,2008 someone at high risk of influenza infection should be Famous Legion Friday Night immunized to help prevent spreading the virus. This .00 includes parents, grandpar­ Zachary A. Bergsma per person. Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm ents, babysitters, health care OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Air Force Airman First workers and caregivers. Vaccination should conClass Zachary A. Bergsma has graduated from basic mil­ n itary training at Lackland Air □ Force Base, San Antonio, Join Texas. During his six weeks of training, Bergsma studied the Friends of the TK School & Community Library Air Force mission, organiza­ tion, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical train­ ing, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and spe­ THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 2008 at 7 pm cial training in human rela­ tions. INSIDE TK HIGH SCHOOL In addition, airmen who (use south entrance and follow the signs) complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community Your participation is an important part of this College of the Air Force. Bergsma is the son of John valuable community resource! Bergsma and Jean Ray of Middleville. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 269-795-34S9 The airman is a 2005 grad­ Lor uate of Thornapple Kellogg 06677666 High School. Despite tne the many vaccines. The Barry-Eaton advances in modern medi­ District Health Department cine. each year thousands of is promoting National Adult people in the U.S. die from Immunization Awareness diseases that are easily pre­ Week (NAIAW). NAIAW vented by safe and effective begins Sunday, Sept. 21 and __________________ ______ continues through Saturday, Sept. 27, and is intended to raise awareness about the importance of adult and ado­ lescent immunization to help protect against serious dis­ eases such as shingles, influenza and meningococ­ cal meningitis. Although most adults real­ ize that immunizations play an important role in keeping infants and children healthy, many do not recognize, that readily available vaccines also offer a safe and costeffective way to prevent seri ­ Bishop- Weeber illnesses and death ous Mark and Tena Hubbell of adolescents and among Hastings wish to announce adults. the engagement of their About 50.000 Americans, daughter, Meagan Bishop to Travis Weeber, the son of Ben and Lisa Weeber of Middleville. SERVING OUR The bride-elect is a gradu­ COUNTRY ate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed with Eclipse. The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Thornapple Kellogg Hish School and is currently employed with Hayworth. 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Lass Jr. Carl F. Lass Jr., 77 years old, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Surviving are wife Joyce Lass; five children, Vickie Wallace, Judy Merriman, James Lass, Roxanne Kraft, and William Lass. Also seven grandchildren; two great grand children; and a sister, Dorothy Fletcher. There will be a memorial service September 27 at 1 p.m., ;Saint Mary’s Hall, Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia. Lane IV. Campbell A memorial for Lane W. Campbell will be held on September 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 231 Broadway, Hastings, ML WEEK, continued from page 5 o >=. v. r Gardens. 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GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891 -0004 Or. Gary L. Scott, E .s. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan There's a way to buy insurance. You can buy your Divisions I, II, III and IV Problem 3: The Lost the performance, the same stage set items will be used to change from one setting to another. The cost limit for this problem is $125. / Primary Problem Labor of Heracles Divisions I, II, III and IV Teams will create and present an original perform­ ance about the ancient Greek hero Heracles. In Greek mythology, King Eurytheus ordered Heracles to perform 12 labors. The team will reenact Heracles performing one of the 12 labors, as well as a Lost Labor — a teamcreated 13th labor forgotten in history. The performance also will include a god or goddess from Greek mythol­ ogy, an original mythologi­ cal creature that plays a role in the Lost Labor, and the team's version of why the Lost Labor was forgotten in history. The cost limit for this problem, often called the classics problem, is $125. •II Problem 4: Shock Waves Divisions I, II, III and IV The problem is to design and build a structure out of balsa wood and glue that will balance and support as much weight as possible while absorbing shockwaves. The team will test its structure by placing weights on it. During specific intervals, the team will place one or two spacers on the top weight and will then place a weight on them. The team will remove the spacers so the top weight falls onto the stack causing a shockwave. The team will add weight until its structure breaks or time ends. The team also will create and use an original method to place its structure onto the tester and will incorporate testing of the structure into a performance. The cost limit for this problem is $140. Problem 5: Superstition Divisions I, //, III and IV This problem requires The problem is to create teams to design and build a and present a performance small vehicle that will visit that includes two document­ four locations. The locations ed superstitions, an original will be different places with­ superstition created by the in one or more team-deter­ team, and the events that mined environments. Each caused the original supersti­ time the vehicle leaves a tion to come to be. The per­ location, it will look different formance also will include a in appearance, and after leav­ funny narrator, a costume ing one of the locations, it that is worn by two or more will appear to be a group of team members at the same vehicles that are traveling time, and a stage set. During together. The team's performance will incorporate J * r •' the visits to the locations, the os®77996 gjoa environments and the changes in appearance of the vehicle. The cost limit for this problem is $145. This the KTAO ■■ f. NASA-sponsoredJ problem. ■ r- JitOf- This year’s primary prob­ lem for students in grades kindergarten through second is called Candy Factory. In this problem teams will create and present a perform­ ance about a candy maker and her/his factory. The twist is that the primary ingredient for each type of candy has to be something that is healthy. The team will create a setting that looks like the inside of its candy factory and have five samples of candies. During the performance the candy maker will present the candies to customers and explain how each is made. The cost limit for this problem is $125. For more information the about Thornapple Kellogg Odyssey of the Mind program, contact coor­ dinator Annie Halle at 269948-8835. In the Thomapple Kellogg OM program each team needs to supply a vol­ unteer willing to be trained and to serve as a judge at regional competition. Anyone interested in volun­ teering should contact Halle. II* fA (pf1 > ,js^. Ibf iz. J* fl’,. (f & iiZ v: $ ■a®!61 BOARD, continued from page 1 on him. Show us your evi­ dence of collusion or shut up." He concluded, "I would be willing to put that issue to a referendum, and I guaran­ tee you the voters would support the position of the planning commission." Warner has consistently maintained he supports development of the property but also that he will not sup­ port any rezoning without having infrastructure issues addressed and without knowing what the develop­ ment would look like. In contrast. The Merestone Group, which represents Meadow Bloom LLC and owner Mol, has maintained that they will not present a development plan until they are granted rezoning. jgsitlll H(l:3E WHe I i I J 1 <1 L I > X* CALEDONIA insurance from a stranger at a Problem 2: Teach Yer 1-800 ll Divisions I, II and 111 “ — Doug Talsma and Bob Nicolai ...a neighbor, someone you know, someone you can trust and respect. Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your family's protection and security. t>4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ~TAj&No Pro6&/vn r/. Teams will create a humorous performance about a mechanical creature that acts like a real mammal or bird and learns lessons. The creature will act like the real animal by performing tasks the way it would, including traveling, eating and turning its head. It will be taught two lessons by a “Creature Teacher” and will "accidentally" learn a behav­ ior by observing others. During the performance, the * II Attention Creature NUMBER 06676594 Problem 1: Earth Trek creature will surprise the audience by demonstrating the "accidental" behavior it learned. The cost limit for this problem is $145. KIM’S CONSIGNMENT better 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-3302 or Toll Tree (800) 7063302 the guidance of an adult coach, teams work on their solutions throughout the school year and, if they choose, •II present them in organized competitions in the spring. The "friendly" competitive aspect encour­ ages students to be the best they can be. In the U.S., the first level of competition is usually within a region of a state. Teams that place are invited to compete at the state level. These championship teams are then invited to participate in the annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, where they compete with teams from countries around the world, including Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore and Uzbekistan. New countries join the pro­ gram each year. Thousands of volunteers from around the world judge the competitions and serve in various positions to help make the tournaments a suc­ cess. Teams are scored for their long-term problem solution, how well they solve a "spontaneous" problem on the spot, and "style" — the elaboration of their long­ term problem solution. Odyssey of the Mind was created by Dr. C. Samuel Micklus, professor emeritus at Rowan University in New Jersey. In 1978, 28 New Jersey schools participated in the first creative problem­ solving competition. "Dr. Sam" still develops all prob­ lems for the program, along with his son, Sammy, presi­ dent of CCI. In April, members of the Odyssey of the Mind nation­ al committee agreed on the problems that will be solved by students on OM teams this school year. This year’s problems are: High School Gals Set K Tuesday, September 23 open until || 7:30pm for your homecoming gown g shopping convenience!! 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It makes you ued destruction of programs think of the last eight years that protect us from disaster when George W. Bush was while too many of us have this group’s choice as presi­ lost our jobs, our homes and dent. It didn't matter that he our dignity. John McCain was not smart enough to do thinks he can fool us into the job. Smart didn’t matter. George would be the fig­ thinking that he is an “out­ sider’’ who is not an integral urehead. our American mas­ part of the huge problems we cot. while the real business of the nation would be con­ find ourselves in today. Part of the McCain cam­ ducted by the people in the paign trickery is to fool you shadows working•i behind the by the surprise announce­ scenes, h’s these same peo­ ment of Sara Palin for vice ple who would surprise us president of the United with the Sara Palin pick as States; Sara Palin who is the VP choice. Ask yourself being used by McCain as a who is benefiting by the ploy to win an election. demise of government, the Forget the well-being of the collapse of the housing and financial markets and the country. When John McCain says erosion of our civil rights. You’ve got to be brave to “country first.”’’ he is mouthing a campaign slogan face the fact that if you have designed to win an election. been voting Republican in If McCain truly pul country the past several election first he would certainly not cycles, you have been voting have picked someone like against your own interests. Palin, knowing that should When has the Republican ht drop dead, she would be Party in recent history done the leader of the free world. anything for average work­ McCain’s campaign slogan ing people of this country? The party mantra of lower should be winning first. then we ll deal with the taxes is done only to distract To the editor: kilSk l\ ■ & 1 • I z ? ij T'lil Sk J * u S?< J * «s: s 5S .m ItK* smlUvi . . st«a isk Ik » t»iteiis*alK I III ‘ u &' ii wr4 I M!i imii and fool you while fat corpo­ rations and unsavory politi­ cians steal your money, giv­ ing it to their criminal friends on Wall Street and diverting it to illegal occupations of Middle Eastern countries where they are making bil­ lions of dollars every year. It’s this same group that continues to beat the drum of the unaffordability of health care. Social Security and schools because if we fund all of those things, they won’t get so much of our tax Laurie money for themselves. Laurie (Enyart) It’s time for a little soul- VandenBerg. a Delton resisearching. Why put up with dent and Team Leader with this? Why are you giving Jockey Person to Person, was away your freedom, econom­ ranked No. I in the nation in ic security and your chil­ recruiting for May. dren’s futures? Insanity is VandenBerg worked to defined by continuing to do promote and build growth the same things while for t^e direct sales division expecting a different out­ of Jockey International Inc. come. and contributed to the com­ pany’s largest recruiting Patricia Wilson. month since its launch two Thornapple Township years ago. for classified ads THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Barry County. Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING •w * STYLISH CAREER ir ? x [taaB lie cost liM for ikis I* ottiki BEAUTIFUL •J BtptaUu-tf pjjK 11'4 , .LXLtaiiWmKt- E PR ftfflilff.Wl’' itfekr. (I litsfl i F® SPENCER/RITA DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR A NUTKT. IS HEREBY GIVEN th*l the Township Board ■? al Trinrruppk Township. Bmtv County, Michigan, will proceed tn make certain public improvements urloi wffkwnt wtithn objections to the improvement* are filed with the T-iwnship Board at or hrfore the Public Hearing The public improvements shall consist of Improvements to Spencer Dme and Rita Court located m Section 32 to ®-' the Township bv re grading Spencer Dnve and Rita Court, adding four inches of al gravgrav JtaJ I tl to the mads, placing asphalt over the gravel, and providing for drainage of the madwav I the 'Public Improvements') .................... - uj ie ttf' k t* c.n5 •’' III/ t IM IM'KIflX OF II II MR IIEMGS The Township intends to proceed, pursuant to Act IM of the Public Acts erf Michigan 269-795-11AIR as amended, tn make the Pubhc Improvements The Township Board has lentalrveS Iof 1954. __ determined that some or all of the coet d the PuNk Improvements shall be ipecially assessed :h of the following desenbed lots and parcel* of land, which together comprise the against prised Spence r/Rrta Dnve Special Assessment District 08877131 rjogDCome Property located m the Township of Thomappk. Bam ■Hl County. Michigan described by the following parcel numbers and W I’ll First Rehab a* PHYSICAL dirt depicted on the following mar * -▼V 08-14 (02 4M12 (W) 08-14- I (*■ 008 7" 08-14 -032 002 50 08J 4 0324W2 75 08-14- < • ■ 002-77 08-14 032 012 78 002 55 ■ 002 76 08-14402 08-14 032 002 90 0814 I O'. THERAPY FIRST PUBLIC HEARING • Ti TAKE NOTICE that the Township BnarJ of the Township of Thomappk will hoM a public haanng <xi September 30.20M at 700 p m m the Tnwmhip H i1 < a ‘r ?r’’1 lift located at 200 E. Mam Street Middleville. MKhrgan i C«« to bear and..................................... _ consider any objections tn the proposed Public Improvements, the prop.oed Special Awesament District and all other & YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain matters relating to the PuNk Improvement A SECOND public heanng will he held to confirm the Special Assessment R»M1 and the assesamtnb against each parcel m the Special Assessment District TAKE NOTICE that if written objections to the Public Improvements art filed with the Township Board at or before the first public heanng. by record owners of land whose frontage constitutes more thw 20% of the total frontage upon the proposed Public Improvements, the Public Improvements shall not be made unless the Township receives petitions requesting the Pubhc Improsements as required bv statute ■L It ) See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit nisi ' TAKE mtTHER NOTICE that a descnptmn «W the Public Impro^ments and estimates of cost lor the Public Improvements are on file with the T<wnshtp Clerk ’or pubhc exammatK^i PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WTTHOCT FARTHER NOTICE AND PVBUC HEARING TAKE R'RTHER NOTKE that a property owner or person m interest must either INSURANCE appear and object abed at K the public pubhc hearing heanng or submit subnet a letter of appearance and objectmntD objectionto the Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health Township pnoe to the public heanng m order to preserve the person s nght to appeal the spe- cul assessment to the Michigan T» Tribunal A record owner of land may appeal a special ^esment by filo* a written'appeal with the Michigan T» Tribunal withm 35 dm after wntten Bryan Hemingway MPT 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville. Ml 49333 269-795-4230 nfirmabon of the special assessment roil Dus notice was authorued by the Tc"*nship Board of the T-^-suhip of Thormppfe- FOR R-RTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Most other insurances accepted Township Ckrk THxruppk Township 200 L Main Street M ddleville Michigan 4«33 Telephone. i269i 795-7202 Alexis Snyder MPT tions from now until the homecoming game. Sept. 26. where a collection table will be set up outside the entrance. Community members are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to the game Items should have cur­ rent freshness dates. Donations also may be brought in to any of the Caledonia school offices until Sept. 26 during school hours. Pantn hours are the first Monday of each month from 4 until 7 p.m. at the church. 6951 Hanna Lake Road. Questions regarding the Dutton fiMxl pantn can be answered at the office of Redeemer Covenant Reformed Church at 616698-8001. Resident honored for recruiting rr^r\\x^^y f it saw tip- Several area churches are combining their strength to help families during difficult times. Located at Redeemer Covenant Reformed Church, the Dutton Community Food Pantry offers emergency food supplies to families experiencing financial diffi­ culties. Caledonia schools are stepping up to the challenge and are accepting contribu- Dated: Sept. 17.2008 06677894 Susan J. Vlietstra. Themapple Township Clerk "Laurie has done an incredible job of recruiting by sharing the amazing opportunity that Jockey Person to Person has to offer women in Delton." said Debra S. Waller. Jockey International Inc., chairman. CEO and founder of Jockey Person to Person. Inc. "This business was created so women wouldn’t have to choose between their family and their careers, by offering an opportunity to balance both in a fun and creative way. We owe our continued success to the commitment and dedication of Comfort Specialist consultants like Laurie." VandenBerg started with the company in September 2007. For more information, con­ tact VandenBerg at 269-7609590 or Ivandc 1231 mci.net. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 08. 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p m. by Boysen and Pledge of Allegiance recited ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Boysen. Vlietstra. Buckowing. Eavey. Harrison. Kelley, Schad. Absent None. Others present: Moffat. Middleton. six public/ nicdid APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as printed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of August 11. 2008 approved as amended on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - Rick Moore. Thomapple Trail Assoc­ iation. provided an update Gerry Stein regarding condition of sidewalk DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approved bills totaling $9324.67 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the Department. Authorized Clerk to spend up to $500 for additional election matenals as needed on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). TREASURER S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within the Department. Tax col­ lection is slow CORRESPONDENCE Thank you notes from Green Gables Haven and Barry County Foundation; MTA meeting on September 16; upcoming semi­ nars; money donation from Eagle Scout; minutes of Barry County Commissioner meetings PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Allowed Middleton to attend a seminar on September 26-28 at a cost of $300 on motion by Hamson and second by Schad (all Ayes). Authorized $325 for books and classes at Fire Academy for new POC Brandon Coburn, pending acceptable background check and physical on motion by Hamson and second by Schad (all Ayes). Authonzed expendi­ ture not to exceed $600 for new suction unit for Medic 52 on motion by Harrison and second by Schad (ail Ayes). Agreed to write-off $1200 for two patients on call #05-1059 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (all Ayes). Agreed to wnte-off call #06-0563 in the amount of $762 on motion by Vlietstra and sec­ ond by Schad (all Ayes). Agreed to write-off call #06-0794 in the amount of $681 on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (all Ayes). Agreed to write-off call #06-1061 in the amount of $82 10 on motion by Harrison and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). Agreed to write-off $20.178 64 in Fire Fund A/R as of March 31, 2008 because of change in rules of audit on motion by Vlietstra and second by Schad (6 Ayes, 1 Nay-Kelley). OLD/NEW BUSINESS Agreed to postpone decision until October meeting regarding fence and sign option on motion by Harrison and second by Buckowing (all Ayes). Adopted Letter of Understanding dated III September 08. 2008 entitled ‘Subject: Full Time Firefighter/ Paramedic EMT Wage and Benefits. April 1. 2008 to March 31. 2009" on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). ___ COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees PUBLIC COMMENT - Ross regarding 911 DeMaagd1 Committee; Rick Moore regard­ ing United Way Day of Caring. POLL OF MEMBERS Reviewed/discussion individual concerns of members ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9.50 p.m. submitted Respectfully by Rhonda L Fisk. Deputy Clerk Complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 11 ■ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 20, 2008 I TAEF, continued from page 1 those in the audience of 160 who know of his inclination to dissertation by speaking for just five minutes. He did share chicken-gizzard-eating stories from times at the Avalon, a tavern that preced­ ed Sam’s Joint at Gun Lake — even how hard it was to avoid the “devil’s tempta- tion” to visit the Avalon dur­ ing Lent. Apparently, Loftus wasn't the only friend who accom­ panied Tichvon to this local hots pot since the site came up in a lot of the stories shared on Thursday evening. Current Yankee Springs Golf Course Owner Evan < < < ( » < I < I I. I Seifert shared memories of working on the course with Tichvon, trips and more. The tears were close during his talk, as well. He told the crowd that Tichvon had been one of the carpenters who helped build the MiddleVilla Inn. While Tichvon never mar­ ried, he has had the joy of being a “grandfather” and “great grandfather” to Seifert’s children and grand­ children and those of his nephews and nieces. Denny Zoet from the Wayland Snowmobile Club presented Tichvon with a plaque and publicly praised his efforts to make the snow­ mobile trail a reality. Tichvon's nephews Don and Jerry Baker shared their own memories of spreading manure (on the farm before it became a golf course) and the input Tichvon had in designing the club house. TAEF Vice President Don Williamson also shared some personal memories of working for Tichvon. Williamson designed the Yankee Springs Golf Course logo still in use today. He and TAEF President Diane Weatherhead present- t * * W I • ST i L £ z v5 •• z—-x — X 7^ ♦ L* • - ■?- i’ S 5 4. L’1 ■ ■ 4 KT L fegtoijg ✓ * . I Ii I | r’?»* * I- * • E* - ■■ d -Wi x —• - Uncle Frank Tichvon had fun with his nephews Don Baker, Jim Kudej and Jerry Baker at the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner in his honor. The nephews had taken their uncle to visit the World War II monument in Washington D.C. as well. ed him with a special golf course flag designed by Williamson. Tichvon, who has health problems, asked his nephew Jim Kudej to tell everyone at the dinner and those sending good wishes how much he appreciated the honor and thanked them for caring and for their concern. Weatherhead encouraged those at the dinner to nomi­ nate someone as next year's tr “unsung hero.” Applications are available through the foundation or by contacting Peters. Peters can be reached See TAEF, next page •£ •T •’ A- [0 «i 5 > ■ Oft I •7 I •-ss- Unsung Hero coordinator Cheryl Peters read many tributes to Tichvon during the evening. ■ I ft r8—-*—■" IK I i Saturday Hours! \ \ i ic Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com B I ‘ . ■ 616-891-2020 II 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 ID tn rC\J CD 8 I Ii Richard J. 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September 20. 2006/ Page 9 New staff sits on PC meeting TAEF, continued from previous page------------- 4 by Fran Faverman I Staff Writer u N ,r * . 14 SS 1 'STS At the end of the evening nephew Jim Kudej thanked everyone for the honor presented to his uncle Frank Tichvon. (vT8" e scholarships and other grants available through the TAEF is available through the Web site taef<& barrycf.org or by writing to the Thornapplc Area Enrichment Foundation. PO Box 164. Middleville, MI 49333. The TAEF is a geographic affiliate of the Barry Community Foundation. at Unsung Hero nominations, C/O Cheryl Peters, PG Box, 186. Middleville, MI 49333. “This is not a fundraising event for the TAEF but a way to recognize those who serve the community,” said Peters. “We really want more people to understand the TAEF and its role in the community.” Information about the q J I ■ I I I I Ur. i I I I I Frank Tichvon looks at a plaque presented to him by Denny Zoet on behalf of the Wayland Snowmobile Club for Tichvon’s assistance in creating the snowmobile trail. >11 make the move now A i 1 ■ com homeowner & auto rates servic £*P. nt a - / ah offeree? wore. c Geff 1 Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. I 4 * 2 - ' rmUQANCB Iter /vrtnrr M/rwMHM 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 ivmv grjngeinsurance com A routine meeting of the Planning township Commission was distin­ guished only by the presence of Dan Rose, township engi­ with neer Wilcox Professional Services. LLC. who is acting as staff to the commission while David Zylstra is on an extended leave of absence as township planner/manager. Only two items were on the agenda: a request for an extension of a special land­ use permit and a request for a site plan review, David Jackson, who Dav id residcs at 7069 Skye Court. appeared to request an exten­ sion of the permit granted Oct. 1,2007. The permit was for the construction of an outbuilding 32 by 48 feet, a size larger than usually allowed. He explained that his primary residence has just been finished and the lime necessary to oversee the construction of the accessory building will not be available to him until the spring of 2009. His request for an extension was granted. Dou Stalsonburg of Exxel Engineering Inc., rep­ resenting Turnkey Network Solutions Inc. and First Companies, said that he was requesting final site plan approval for a proposed headquarters operations building of approximately 29.000 square feet for the firm. The building will be located at 7020 Southbclt Drive in the Southbelt Industrial Park. The firm w ill move from its present loca­ tion in Byron Center. According to a staff report prepared by Rose, the com­ pany "provides services ranging from outside plant engineering, construction, maintenance, design, instal­ lation and equipment test­ ing." The company also installs cabling and fiber optics for clients. Walter Bujak. commission member and liaison to the township board, asked about signage for the building. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Stalsonburg said that the company would come back to the township for a sign permit. Commissioner Tim Morris observed that the drawing did not show who the neigh­ bors to the proposed building would be. Stalsonburg clari­ fied that the site was sur­ rounded by vacant land to the east, north, and south and by Action Packaging Inc. on the west. Rose, responding to a query from Bujak. confirmed that the company, which employs I00 people, had included 45 parking spaces on the plan. Duane Commissioner Gunnink questioned the lack of alignment with another driveway. Stalsonburg explained that permission from another lot owner was required and that the owner refused permission had because he was in the process of selling the lot. He added that the Kent County Road Commission had approved the offset because it was opposite Action Packaging. Inc. Bujak returned to the discussion asking. "Solid green fencing?" He was told by Stalsonburg that the fence would be an eight-foot high fence with solid woven fab­ ric and would be topped by three strands of barbed wire. A brief discussion of the fence height was terminated by the realization that the six-foot limit applied to resi­ dential areas, not to industri- more information. • • Commissioner Ric Parent moved the commission .pprove the site plan with two conditions: The use ot earth tones and the fence height, both to be approved by Wilcox Associates. Inc. The commission approved the motion 5-0; Warner earli­ er in the meeting had said he would abstain from voting because his company had done the landscaping plan but felt that he could partici­ pate in the discussion. During the final comment period. Bujak said he was thoroughly enjoying his tenure on the commission. Warner extended his regards to Zylstra. J Th ^OF HAIR DESIGN^* HAIR. NAIL & SKIN CARE Salon Services at a Fraction of Salon Prices! CALL TODAY 269.795-HAIR (4247) S WALK-INS WELCOME M-37 HWY, MIDDLEVILLE (Across from Speedway Gas Station) ’ r I Qa.\inq (bcniiAbiq fah QhiLdAfin £r Cldidts CJ Hier DOS 891-1240 i ■ Welcoming New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia. MI YOU ASKED • • • WE’VE Listened! YOU can’t miss work Kid’s can’t miss school We’ve Our Office Hours To Meet Your Needs. We Now Have Expanded Evening and Saturday Appointments For EYE, EAR, NOSE & THROAT CARE! CALL FORA CONVENIENT APPOINTMENTTIME o 41 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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The Sun and News, Saturday, September 20. 2008/ Page 11 •• Parents, caregivers urged to have child safety seats inspected Three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles accord­ ing to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. •arry That’s why the County Sheriffs Department is urging all parents and caregivers to attend the sec­ ond annual National Seat CheckSaturday, Sept. 27. As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21 to 27, Barry County will have certified techni­ cians available to provide free, on-site child safety seat inspections from 9:30 a.m. to E 2:30 p.m. at Barry County Transit, 1216 W. State St., Hastings (next to the weight limit of the particular seat. Keep infants rear-fac­ ing until at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds. • When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of the particu­ lar seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds). • Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds), they should ride in booster seats in the back seat until the vehicle seat belts fit properly. Seat belts fit prop­ erly when the lap belt lays under 5, an estimated 425 lives were saved by child restraint use. Research shows that child restraints provide the best protection for all children up to age 8; after age 8, seat belts provide the best protection. For maximum child pas­ senger safety. Sheriff Leaf said parents and caregivers should refer to the following four “Steps for Kids” guide­ lines for determining which restraint system is best suited to protect children based on age and size: • For the best possible pro­ tection, keep infants in the back seat, in rear-facing child safety seats, as long as possible up to the height or Street Pennock State Center). "It’s the responsibility of every parent and caregiver out there to make sure their children are safely restrained - every trip, every time," said Sheriff Dar Leaf. "We are urging everyone to get their child safety seats inspected. This is a free serv­ ice that we are providing for our community." According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research and estimates, 8,325 lives of chil­ dren under age 5 have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 30 years. In 2006, among children across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (usually at age 8 or when they are 4 feet, 9 inch­ es tall). • When children outgrow their booster seats, (usually at age 8 or when they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall) they can use the adult seat belts in the back seat, if they fit properly (lap belt lays across the Meeting Minutes The minutes for the August 20th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on September 17th, 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 06677876 4 mA I •enesJa sacedFtaofcte M'JO&Jlitt I I ffi • • • • - brigade’ on soldier’s home SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 10, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to & order at 7:03 p.m. with pledge to flag. Agenda approved. All board members present. Also several guests present. Commissioners, fire reports received. Clerk’s minutes from August 13,2008 meeting approved, with 1 correction. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motion approved to pay bills for $17,122.09. Approved policy for use of hall, grounds and cemetery. Jackie Hodges, school reprerepre­ sentative was introduced. Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. The Caledonia American Legion is hoping for a flurry of construction Oct. 2 to 4 on the home being built off of State Road between Hastings and Middleville for U.S. Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman. Hoffman was critically HoHman injured in Iraq in January 2007. Homes for Our Troops, a Massachusetts­ based, non-partisan organi­ zation is helping to build the the first one in home Michigan — with assistance from local veterans groups, individuals and other organi­ zations. A build brigade is a gath­ ering of volunteers who try to get the home up and enclosed in three days, said Chet Teater of the Caledonia American Legion, who is serving as coordinator of the 7 parent or guardian. Anyone interested in help­ ing should contact Teater by calling 616-299-2255 or ecteater@iserv.net. mail Progress can be tracked by visiting the Caledonia American Leeion Web site, I www.calmilegion.com. “People should be encour­ aged to come by and view the project even if they aren't able to help;’ said Teater. project. A ground-breaking ceremony was held Aug. 19. Since then, the basement walls are up, the basement floor has been poured, and the sub-floor will be com­ pleted this week, noted Teater. “We are looking for vol­ unteers of both contractors and anyone willing to help to come on the 2nd to 4th of October to help out,” he said, adding that the work will be done in shifts each day, from 8 a.m. to noon and from noon to 4 p.m. “We will be providing lunch for both shifts and bev­ erages and snacks through­ out the day,” he said. Workers need to be at least 18 years old, while those between 11 and 17 must be accompanied by a r CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES irving | Group planning ‘build TOWNSHIP upper thighs, and the shoul­ der belt fits across the chest). For more information on Child Passenger Safety Week — a national effort to remind parents and care­ givers of the lifesaving effect child safety seats have in protecting young children — visit www.nhtsa.gov. 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September 20, 2008 I I Dutton event will help abused and abandoned girls On Saturday, Sept. 27, Redeemer Covenant Church will hold its annual silent auction to benefit the Chica Hogar Work Team (CHWT), a Dutton-based, nonprofit organization that works to improve the living condi­ tions of abandoned and abused girls in Osomo, Chile. Auction sign-in and item previews will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the silent auction will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave. SE. Dutton. The girls, ages 3 to 20, live at Hogar El Alba de Ninas. They are placed there due to abandonment or abuse. When possible, the girls are returned to their families, but many live out their childhood at the Hogar. There they are educated and taught life skills to help them break the cycle of abuse to which many of them other­ wise would return. The orphanage feeds, clothes and houses 35 girls on just a few dollars a day. The CHWT team was formed in 2001 and travels to the Hogar annually in January, during the Chilean summer break, to work on projects that improve the lives of the girls and their care staff. Over the years, the team has built security fences, a giant playground, painted the buildings, installed new windows and doors and built structures, as neeMW JJ They also have raised funds to replace a dangerous cook stove, a dryer that had caught fire, and a 30-yearold freezer. Two of the team's members, Gary and Sue Gilmore, were so moved •ftft by the girls they met and built relationships with on their yearly trips, that they became on-site missionaries and now live by the Hogar to be able to continue the work year round. The CHWT work team relies on fundraisers throughout the year to raise resources to be able to fix and build structures needed for everyday living. Items that will be up for auction Sept. 27 are donated by members of the commu­ nity and include yard senic­ es, catered ethnic dinners, homemade baked goods and much more. Childcare will be available during the auc­ tion. All funds raised from •ft the auction are used at the Hogar in Chile for projects as designated by the orphan­ age manager, the on-site missionaries and the work team. No work funds are ever used by the team for travel expenses. For more information about the auction, to learn how to donate to the Hogar or become involved with the CHWT work team, contact Phil Hooker at 616-6350861. 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But no matter how you proceed, don't wait too long to get started — because life, with all its vari­ ables, has a way of moving quickly. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor I ■ M■ 3- 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks VI Ita. o M S’ r~ s n n C M Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. o c 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 mil cs V < 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 o co -Add PropertyValue...Maples - 06671448 CT O •R * s * A �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 20, 2008/ Page 13 Scheer’s Lumberjack Show coming back to Charlton Park Sept. 27 and 28 by Jon Gambee Staff Writer >> Sa One of the most exciting events held at Charlton Park is coming back Sept. 27 and 28. Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show drew huge crowds to the park last year, and Park Director Keith Murphy is looking for­ ward to a repeat perform­ ance. “We had great crowds, and the lumberjacks put on quite a show,” Murphy said. “They combine extraordi­ nary athletic skill and show­ manship to thrill young and h I I X1 old.” Scheer's lumberjack show has been giving performanc­ es across the country for the past 25 years, with each 30to 45-minute show featuring top athletes clad in check­ ered shirts and steel-toed 1—ts, accompanied by a the­ atrical narration delivered by one of the cast. The show includes such events ax-throwing, as underhand chopping, log­ rolling, cross-cut sawing and chainsaw carving. Old-time lumberjacks in the logging camps of North America /I Sf !l!’< [r 9 r 9 “ wk .^1 Ml • * 1* -r , AJk r I* R»Mij I ■i A 1 i"' ’ ■ ■ V • •V,\ J n7 9 I w1 V *r Mi ‘ > • »i afe <1 4 - —-4 - CL- M’’ •*< Lx " w’ •Ifi «Batumi. i 661 i > • i v $ fit’ I'lj' ... KtaKEI it 4W.W K . «w» tai'iai® . J • k>«P. Fi & WA Fa* 1 ■ , I • Skill and finesse are the most vital components of chainsaw carving. Lumberjacks used their free time to get creative with activities such as this, and the performers of Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show will bring that skill to Charlton Park next weekend. Ur tax in1 historic roots, the present sit­ uation, competing and Staff Writer Cindi Whalen, a seventh* visions of the future as seen grade teacher, spent July in through the eyes of various Ecuador as part of the cultural groups in Ecuador. Whalen experienced the Fulbright Hays program. She teaches at Kraft Meadows culture through home stays, Middle School in Caledonia language study and visits to and is already sharing les­ local communities, enter­ prise development efforts, sons in her classroom. The leader of the group conservation groups and that went to Ecuado was governmental and non-gov­ Diana Ruonavaara, from the ernmental organizations. She spent the month at the Youth and Children, Youth Families division of intersection of culture and Michigan State University the environment. She then had an opportunity to reflect Extension in East Lansing. The Fulbright Hays Group on these experiences, discuss Program Abroad to Ecuador them with the other partici­ is designed to provide 13 pants and create curriculum. This Ruonavaara says, “ Michigan elementary, mid­ dle and secondary teachers travel project will also help with knowledge to add inter­ teachers discover and com­ national curriculum to social municate the important con­ studies, history, economics, nections between the United environmental studies, arts States and Latin America. and language arts. Teachers will develop a Participants were selected on more empathetic understand­ ing of the cultural back­ a competitive basis. The project focuses on the ground of the growing num­ changing and complex ber of students from Latin nature of culture and its rela­ America attending Michigan tionship to the environment. schools.” by Patricia Johns to 8"’ L .Vs 1 -Ji W:' < I *2 / * * 3 J ■ ■*. 1 * J & 1 - 1 £Vr I ; i* 9^ V 3 As || I t -F" - r .. •* L4>« * ■■ Ax-throwing is a time-honored competition between lumberjacks and it is one of the highlights of Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show. Contests will take place at 1,3 and 5 p m> each day. Gates open at the park will open at 8 a.m. and there will be free parking River Road. with a shuttle bus available to the show area. events throughout the year.” Admission for the shows, which will run daily at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. is $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 12. “It is one of the most enjoyable things the entire family can do together and enjoy together,” Murphy said. “We know from the response last year that we can expect huge crowds again, so I urge people to get here early and get ready for a great time.” * — ~ — * i ■ ••^5 J V A _ ♦ ■ CTILjk ® r mm - —» ■ Log-rolling is a dangerous and exciting event. It will be one of the featured events held as part of the lumberjack show at Charlton Park Sept. 27 and 28. Caledonia teacher is a Fulbright Scholar a' kito^ ’ rs: sari ita “ IP ®. Is to■s! »I® jb jsatafi 3? V < &.Su n ■*. • *4 ’A‘i •u 'm - •1 ■/“ - z* *• k used these centuries-old skills. To pass idle time, lumberjacks would chal­ lenge each other in a headto-head competition where their skills were put to the test. Although technology and machinery have replaced manual labor, the skills are still used today by the Scheer's lumberjacks. Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show has been featured on ESPN Great Outdoor Game, ABC's Wide World of Sports. TNN, ESPN Jeep •it Trails, Discovery' Channel's “The Travelers,” MTV's Real World and Road Rules and the Family Channel. They have also been fea­ tured in hundreds of newspa­ pers and television and radio broadcasts. Fred Scheer is a seven­ time world champion logroller and has operated the lumberjack show since its inception in 1981. His son, Cassidy, 2005 Superjack Champion, has become one of the new stars of the show. “In addition to the most exciting entertainment you have ever seen, we offer patrons the opportunity to stroll the Historic Charlton Park Village,” Murphy said. “We will have concessions, and many of the buildings will be up and running dur­ ing the day.” The Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club co­ sponsors the show, and Murphy said members will be on hand throughout the weekend. “We have right here in Barry County some of the finest antique gas and steam engines in the country,” Murphy said. “We're proud of the quality of the steam engines we have on board, and we're very thankful for he|p (he members of the club give us for many, many •* The group started in capital of Quito, the Ecuador. They spent their first day acclimating to the 2,850-meter altitude and exploring the city. Quito was founded in the 16th Century on the ruins of an Inca city. The city has the least altered historic center in Latin America. Participants saw first hand the contrasts of modern and colonial times, wealth and poverty, and the mix of Ecuadorian cultures in an urban setting. On the second day, they took an guided tour of Old and New Quito. Major sights included the Government Palace, the 16th Century Monastery of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, Independence Plaza, the cob­ bled streets of La Ronda, and El Panecillo Hill. Participants also had time to visit to the Indian Market to preview or purchase teaching materials. During the month, the group visited museums and toured archeological sites with a focus on solar culture of the equatorial area. They all had Spanish lessons as well. Participants stayed with families during the month. They also learned about weaving, volcanoes, the relationship between volcanoes ;and agriculture, and leather making. During the month they also learned about hat making, woodcarving and how native people used astronomy, The group went on hikes. explored the lake regions, Inca ruins, and learned about the tensions between the rich biodiversity of the country and the impact of long-term human use. They took a trip to the cloud forest Golondrinas by Ecological Reserve panoramic train ride to San Lorenzo. The Golondrinas Reserve is part of the Choco Mountain Range, one of the richest areas in the neotropics. This type of cloud forest is known for its epiphytes, orchids, and a wide variety of bromeliads, some of which likely are unique to the zone. The group also had a chance to visit AfroEcuadorian communi­ ties where residents are descendants of escaped slaves. Whalen is using what she learned in workshops on traditional dance, music and crafts with her class. She also had an opportuni­ ty to talk with those working with 1non-governmental organizations on fair trade and economics issues. The participants also had an opportunity to explore the Amazon. They were able to travel on the river, birdwatch and enjoy the atmosphere of the jungle. Whalen had a chance to practice blowgun skills, learn about basket­ making and had her face painted with achiote. explored The group Cuenca, a city of more than 300,000 people and the third largest city, founded in 1557 upon the site of the Inca city of Tomebamba. Cuenca pre­ serves its pre-Columbian as well as its Spanish heritage. Whalen is using her new first-hand knowledge of weaving, guitar making and most of all, learning about communities of the Ecuador, whether women still washing their clothes in a stream, men hunting by tra­ ditional methods, or modern women and men working in high-rise buildings. The Fulbright Hays Group Program Abroad is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is sponsored State Michigan by University Extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with support of the Center for Study of Advanced International Development, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Institute for International Agriculture, and International Studies and Programs. �Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday. September 20, 2008 I Trojan boys* tennis playing first singles shuffle by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s been a tough year at the top for the Trojans. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity boys’ tennis team used its third first singles player of the season in Thursday after­ noon’s non-conference dual with Hamilton. Sven Bettendorf suffered a 6-1, 6- 4 loss to the Hawkeyes’ top player. Cade Dammen. who start­ ed the season as the Trojans’ number one, was teamed with Jon Yates at second doubles Thursday, after injuring a hamstring in the opener. Josh Steensma has also spent time at number one this season. r ' A 9 * a m'wZVA'v. 00 H I J 'AVA> r< 1 rn* ••••* —w 11 7 ’.IP dr*• • • 11 .'.''hhJfh' it • J. i •A ___ 7 * r • •• • If/ r 41 I WM v v '* * r I /I ’ ■ »<> KF* ««.mstl ■1-b 4 <-«• ’f-V'T r • ■ r,<'' mVAZ'.’.I i [I IL IK* rr 4 V TO' v :)f!l **** '■Mtf Ci I UK . i OaBKKK - -, 4" M f-If B ^5' ■ .A. T * K; ■ kl 10 TK’s Graham Lince reaches high in the air to hit an overhead volley back down during the third doubles match against Hamilton Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It’s hard on the players.’’ said TK head coach Jeff Smith, “especially not know­ ing if they're going to be first singles or fourth singles. We’ve just been plagued • • with injuries since day one. With a new line-up forma­ tion, Hamilton scored an 8-0 win over the Trojans Thursday. The Trojans were unable to pull out a few close matches. Steensma lost 6-3, 3-6. 6-4 at second singles. Tire Trojan number one dou­ bles team of Colin Texter and Tyler Postma fell 6-4. 75 to a team they had previ­ ously defeated this season. At second doubles, the team of Dammen and Yates fell in 10-7 in a super-tiebreaker, after falling in the first set 75 then coming back to win set number two 6-4. The Trojans were coming off a big conference win over Wayland on Wednesday afternoon. “I told the kids. I’m from Wayland. I played at Wayland, so I want to beat Wayland,” Smith said. They came out and they did it. It was close last year, we lost 5-3, so I knew it would be close this year. The boys came out and handed it to them pretty much.” TK scored a 6-2 win. This time the tight matches went the Trojans' way. Yates and Dammen scored a 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 win at second doubles, and Seth VanKuiken and Graham Lince won 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 at third doubles. TK won at all four doubles flights against the Wildcats, with Texter and Postma scor­ ing a 6-2, 6-4 win at number one and Kirk Barber and Ben Delger winning 7-6(5), 6-2 at number four. On the singles side, ettendorf scored a 6-4, 6-2 win at number two and Rocky VanZegeren won 6-3. 7-6(1) at number three. — ■ •F A s. ’ •1 11 * i i K k XI * I * • w — • M • a ’ K A A A A J \ I XT ■ J I' ' K VA A A J 4A * X A JL- A A & • ---■ B OJ ►I I z I I i ajt Ar/ € ■< Kv i Ci M € & >■ A * j >’ V .J i* I Thornapple Kellogg’s Cade Dammen stretches to hit a forehand volley during the second doubles match with Hamilton in Middleville on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans are now 2-2 in the O-K Gold Conference this season. Catholic Central handed TK is second league loss on Monday, 7-1. The second doubles team of VanKuiken and Lince scored TK's only win against the Cougars, 1 -6, 7-6( 1), 6-1. The Trojans have three duals scheduled for this com­ ing week as well. They’ll visit Hastings Monday, host Forest Hills Eastern Wednesday, then host Wyoming Park for a non­ conference dual Friday. Thornapple Kellogg sec­ ond singles player Josh Steensma maneuvers himself to hit a forehand return during Thursday’s dual with Hamilton. (Photo dy Brett Bremer) i v' .v - 0 V .-wla mEnw. ’ll IH for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers ■ >; OMW J Jk * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over iTiTf iii 64,000 l A. A. j Papers Distributed Every Week! Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 ___ _ Caledonia duo part of GR Crew Junior team’s victory Andrew Muller and Alex Ruddock of Caledonia were among the members of the GR Crew Junior team which won the U12 Five Star 8v8 competition at the Mead Cup in Centerville, Ohio, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The team was 4-1 at the tournament, knocking off CUP Crew Jrs Chelsea in the final 2-1. Team members are (front from left) Tyler Pellerito (Rockford), Zach Gauthier (GR), Soichiro Saeki (GR), Delano Capobianco (GR), Jake Stevens (GR), Landon Chamberlain (Ada), Kyle Zietlow (Spring Lake), (back) Alex Ruddock (Caledonia), Brandon Welch (Kentwood), Andrew Muller (Caledonia), Hunter Barone (Kentwood), coach George Moni, Payton Gonzales (Kentwood), Peter Brown (Walker), Kosti Moni (GR) and Jared Timmer (Hudsonville). I 1 �•II, The Sun and News, Saturday, September 20, 2008/ Page 15 Caledonia boys’ cross country starts league 2-0 by Brett Bremer I Sports Editor Caledonia’s boys' cross country team got its first good look at Forest Hills Eastern when the O-K Gold Conference hosted its first set of duals at Lakeside Park in Caledonia Wednesday afternoon. The Scots know what kind of improvements they need to make to keep their current string of conference champi­ onships alive. Rapids Catholic Central. The Caledonia boys are 2-0 after topping Wayland 18-42 and Ottawa Hills 17-46. “We did pretty good in the score,” said Thompson. “We’re still working on get­ ting that pack together. We get two or three guys up there and then two or three guys back.” In the dual with Wayland, Caledonia’s Anthony Sterzick and Kort Alexander came across the finish line first and second in 17:44 and 17:46. The Scots also got a fourth-place finish from Dylan Anderson (18:06), fifth from Scotty Brooks (18:40), and sixth from Matt Lacina (18:46). “Brooks, he’s a junior,” “I was watching them come across the line and looking at my watch before the race,” said Caledonia boys’ coach Ben Thompson of the Hawks. “We’ve got some work to do. We get them in, I think two weeks. That’ll be a fun race, because they're a great team.” The Scots and Hawks did­ n't race against each other Wednesday. FHE improved to 1-0 in the league with a 18-44 win over Grand - Hu I '!'-S >1 1 % -I 2 mF z* * * ...> Mr - *2 ■o -Al'SW^ If T>U? - -C. / 4 I c *■ >5 ; * ~ Vf- V- J ill i -‘-S r * r.-H i. . "V *> 74 '-s 5 £ 5 - - - Caledonia’s Matt Lacina (left) and Scotty Brooks turn — from Emmons Lake on their second loop around away the course at Lakeside Park during Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference duals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I II’ Thompson said. “This is his first time in the varsity. He's been pushing for that. He made it today. We’re excited about that. It just makes for more competition.” Neal White led Wayland, finishing in 17:37. Ottawa Hills’ top runner on the day was Raymond Jackson who finished in 18:37. “It was a good start, a good start to the conference season,” said Thompson. “This being our home course, we wanted to defend our home turf.” Ottawa Hills didn’t bring a girls’ team to the meet. Caledonia's girls are 0-1 after falling to Wayland 2728. Emily Rossman ran a strong race, leading Caledonia, finishing first in her team’s dual with a time of 21:38. Rossman was run­ ning in third for most of the race, but came on in the last mile. Wayland’s Alex Forsythe was second in 21:41 and Kelsey Sterkenburg third in 21:47. “We had some girls step up and we got beat by Wayland by a point,” said The Fighting Scots ’ Alyssa Petz races down the final Caledonia girls' coach Ben Howell. “So, it’s a good straight away during Wednesday’s O-K Gold learning experience. That Conference duals at Lakeside Park in Caledonia, left some opportunity for (Photo by Brett Bremer) some young girls to have some pressure on them and 16:58, and Anderson 69th in 17:23. they took a step up.” Caledonia's girls were . Behind Rossman for Caledonia, Lisa Schultz was 11th in the green division, fourth in 22:11, Addie with Rossman leading the Johnson sixth in 22:28, way with a 45th place time Alyssa Petz eighth in 23:23, of 21:15. Courtney Stauffer and Alexandra Bunce ninth was right behind Rossman, placing 46th in 21:16. The in 24:26. In the Forest Hills Eastern Scots' Schultz was 61st in i 21:31, Johnson 93rd in dual with Catholic Central, Hawks scored an 15-50 22:28, and Jenny Campfield 4 116h in 22:50. win. At last Friday’s Spartan Invitational, the Caledonia § Caledonia’s Alexandra boys finished ninth in the Ben Bunce leans into the final elite division. Ben ^4^ Diefenbach led the Fighting t(jrn Wednesday after­ Scots with a 31st place time noon. (Photo by Brett of 16:47. Sterzick was 39th Bremer) 4'$': in 16:56, Alexander 42nd in Scots’ Dylan The Anderson hits the finish line Wednesday during the league duals at Lakeside Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - s 9 §1^ - s- V -- S- § ^7 • V. I Michigan ranked sixth in sports participation last year M• I I I •• l r 1A < ■ * z / I r 9 / t • 9 Zf I xi i • ‘ F 9 V * • J z* A i/‘ *> i Michigan slipped to sixth place nationally in participa­ tion in high school sports during the 2007-08 school year in figures released recently by the National Federation of State High School Associations, but those numbers continue to rank higher than census fig­ ures would predict. After four straight years of ranking fourth in girls partic­ ipation, Michigan dropped to sixth nationally last year, in spite of posting near record numbers. Overall participa­ tion for the year was 315,734, with 131,895 girls and 183,839 boys taking part. All three numbers ranked sixth nationally. In the 2006-07 participation numbers, Michigan was fifth overall. According to 2007 U.S. Census Bureau figures, Michigan continues to rank eighth in both females and males of ages 14 through 17. Three boys sports - bowl­ ing, ice hockey and skiing rank third nationally, with bowling falling from second a year ago. Tennis, in spite of a double-digit percentage drop in participation after moving to the fall, main­ tained a fourth-place rank­ ing. Boys basketball, foot­ ball, track and field, and wrestling are all in fifth place, although basketball dipped a notch for the second straight year. Dropping one spot to sixth place were cross country and golf; baseball jumped up one spot and lacrosse slipped a place to both end up in seventh; soc­ cer held its ground, and boys swimming and diving dropped four places to both be in eighth. Skiing was the highest-ranked girls sport in third, but was down one place from a year ago. Girls volleyball, bowling and ten­ nis all dropped from third to fourth. Girls basketball slipped a spot for the second straight year to fifth, where it joined cross country and golf, the latter also one spot lower. In sixth place were soccer and track and field, which held their spots; along with competitive cheer and swimming and diving, the former dropping two places, the latter dropping one. Softball remained in seventh, lacrosse fell two places to ninth, and gymnastics was down one slot in 12th. National participation in high school sports in 200708 was up to 7,429,381, again setting a new record. Nationally, 54.8 percent of high school students partici­ pation in sports, in Michigan, that figure is 59.1 percent, a figure down 1.3 percent from a year ago. S'< -4 -i V*—e - ■ ■ ■■>.* Come to..."Where the Past Lives •• presents... Historic HARLTON Park - Fred ______ ___ z ♦ VILLAGE. MUSEUM fit RECREATION AREA 2345 S. 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Gap between TK and Hastings narrows at duals by Brett Bremer The Thomapple Kellogg girls were 1-1 on the day. with a 27-28 win over Hastings and a 26-31 loss to South Christian. The Trojan boys are 0-2 after falling to Hastings 24-31 and South Christian 15-49. “This course is tough,” said Thornapple Kellogg boys' coach Josh Reynolds. “It was that second loop that was hard to keep muscling through, especially after the flat track at (last week's) TK Invitational." Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg boys have been chasing the Hastings Saxons while the Saxon girls have been chas­ ing the Trojans for the past few seasons in the O-K Gold Conference. Neither underdog com­ pletely closed the gap Wednesday, as the confer­ ence opened its season Wednesday at Lakeside Park in Caledonia, but they did but both shrank it. •4 Thornapple Kellogg’s Molly Wilson (front) and Danielle Fredenburg cruise down hill during their first loop through the course at Lakeside Park in Caledonia on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The course ran from behind the Caledonia •a Middle School, through Lakeside Park, down the hill to Emmons Lake, back up the hill, and then back through the woods behind the middle school. The runners did that loop twice. In the meet between the Trojan and Saxon boys. Hastings' Troy Dailey and Dane Schils finished first and second. Dailey hit the line in 18 minutes 19 sec­ onds, and Dane Schils in 18:39. Dustin Brummel led the Trojans with a third-place time of 19:17. He was fol­ lowed by Tim Olsen who was fourth in 19:41, Carl Olsen sixth in 20:07. Matt Williamson eighth in 20:08, and Troy Dunkelberger tenth in 21:11. “Hastings ran tough. They simply just raced better than we did today," Reynolds said. “Three of our top five are freshmen. Some of it’s expe­ rience, some of it's strength. This being more of a physi­ cally demanding course, if you're older and stronger it'll make a difference at the end. Not that I'm making excuses for my freshmen.” Behind the top two for the Saxons, Mitch Singleterry was fifth in 19:51. Mile elcher seventh in 20:07, and Dustin Bateson was ninth in 20:47. “I think there's a lot of truth to that,*' said Saxon head coach James Dixon of the physical maturity being a big benefit on the course. “It's good we were on the stronger end and could out kick them today." In the Saxon boys’ dual with South, the Sailors scored a 38-23 win. Michael DcMaan led the Sailors, fin­ ishing in 17:55. The next six Sailors across the finish line were all within 44 seconds of each other between 18:44 and 19:28. “South's strength is they have a large group that runs well together," Dixon said. i w I <J •it & ft* Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team celebrates its runner-up fin­ ish at the Sept. 6 Fennville Invitational. We needed to split that up, and we didn't.” The Trojan girls had the stronger kick at the end in their dual with the Saxons, coming out on top by one point. TK’s Jessica Crawford, after running shoulder to shoulder with Hastings' Alaina Case for much of the end. blew past her Saxon opponent with the finish line in sight to help the Trojans to their one point win. Crawford was seventh in the dual with a time of 23:54 and Case eighth in 23:56. TK’s Kathrin (23:47) also finished just a few seconds ahead of the Saxons' Lauren Anderson (23:52) in fifth and sixth place. “We were as excited com­ ing into this meet as any meet I can think of," said Dixon. “To be in a race with Middleville and South Christian, it's been a while since Hastings could say that. We went out hard and probably paid the price for that. That's tough. 1 know people really wanted to race well. There are parts of this course that will make you pay if you do that. I would say that probably did catch some people.” Nobody was catching the Trojan leader Allyson Winchester. She was the only girl in the conference under 20 minutes on the day. finishing in 19:32. TK’s Molly Wilson was fourth in the dual with the Saxons, finI CROSS, next page See r •it Koch It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! bH Ml «, a MIS J TK s Neil Bergsma races across the finish line during Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference duals in Caledonia. 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Team members are (front from left) assistant Ryan English, manager Drew Coe, Brad Bennett, Nick Schumaker, Dan Wilcox Vince James, Luke Andrusiak, Luke Wiest, Chris Grygiel, Josh Huss, Ryan Ulanch, Brent Steele, Justin Dixon, Brett McCarty, Ben Krieger, Tanner Zych, manager Austin McCulfor, coach Tom Burrill, (second row) coach John Bouwman, coach Pat Gillies, Tyler Phillips, Dylan Ball, Steve VanderVeen, Tony Becker, Shane Williams, Dan Lenartz, Max Glova, Dan Oster, Taylor Goodwin, Sam Ward, Nick Crawford, Kevin Vandenberge, Dan Pierce, Collin Hoffman, Kevin Jousma, Matt Ellis, coach Ralph Fahner coach Todd Gunnick, coach Matt Armstrong, (third) coach Tom Oster, Ben Thompson, Chris Keely, Craig Coolman, Donald Schram, Flavio Gomez, Nick Savoie, Justin Warren, Mark Donohue, Taylor Burrows, Matt Russo, Ryan Donohue, and head coach Steve Uyl. ft < - I ft ft a 0 a a * a J I I I : 4 * a a a a a first half, then took the opening kick-off of the second half and returned it 95 yards for a score. For the game, Ball had two receptions for 70 yards, and four rushes for 32 yards, The Scots led 6-0 heading into the second quarter, then broke the game open with 20 more points before the half. Steve VanderVeen started the onslaught with a six-yard TD run with 6:54 left in the second quarter. Luke Wiest had the TD pass to Wiest with 3:29 left, and then tossed a 95-yard touchdown pass to Luke Andrusiak with 1:42 still on the clock, Weist would later add the Scots’ final touchdown, on a seven-yard run with 7:11 remaining in the third quarter. Caledonia’s varsity football team sent the clock running for the second time in two O-K Gold Conference games so far this season on Friday. Fighting The Scots improved to 4-0 on the season with a 40-7 win over Forest Hills Eastern in Caledonia. Senior Dylan Ball was responsible for 197 yards, combining rushing, receiving, and kick returns for Caledonia. He not only moved the ball all three ways, He found the end zone all three ways. Just four minutes into the game, Ball raced into the end zone from 13 yards out to give Caledonia a 6-0 lead. He added a 62-yard touchdown reception with 3:29 left in the 06677046 a A aa a a —— a a Dependable, damage-free towing! DOBBIN'S o Wvi Vkr / A I O J <1 Off-Road - more than half of the Hawks’ 121 rushing yards for the night, and Wilkerson actually lost six yards on his other Iseven carries combined to finish with 68 for the night, Wilkerson completed seven of his 13 pass attempts for 61 yards. Next Friday is homecom- ing at Caledonia. The Fighting Scots host their rivals from Wayland, who improved to 1-1 in the league and 2-2 overall with a 44-13 win over Hastings last night. The Scots and South Christian Sailors are the only teams in the league with 4-0 overall records at this point. I BBBBIMSW DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician i »■«■! it£§* r". I” Funny people can come up Ryan VanSiclen. They all for 30 yards, I— with a hundred different played their best football. “Early, the offense was activities where close counts, They did a great job. They led looking pretty dynamic,” said but football isn’t one of them, our team." Ruger. “We had had some Thomapple Kellogg’s varOffensively, the Trojans struggles running it the last football team was shut did move the football. Kyle couple weeks." out for the second consecu- Bobolts led the attack with 16 The Trojans are now 1-3 tive Friday night to start the rushes for 77 yards. Coley on the season. They will be O-K Gold Conference season McKeough added six carries on the road again next week last night at Ottawa Hills. The for 42 yards, and Marcus to take on South Christian, host Bengals scored a 27-0 McKeough rushed 17 times victory over the Trojans. The Trojans didn't get into the end zone, but they were close and they were close often. Four times on the night i Screened, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads the Trojans moved the ball Organic Mix - No Farm Chemicals inside the Ottawa Hills tenAlso Sand, Gravel, Stones, Rip Rap yard line, and four times the ~ nf)7FR WORK ~ ball ended up in the Bengals hands. Thomapple Kellogg tossed three interceptions and lost one fumble in the shadow Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, of the goal posts. Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr Turnovers proved very costly for the Trojans. Ottawa • • *41110 Hills OVV1LU scored no its 11131 first pvillta, points, p e the only points of the first | I half, after a Trojan fumble in | •asti the second quarter that left ■ the Bengals with just seven . : V ® yards j yards to to go go for for the the score. score. Fitness | • On the first play from J mra I • scrimmage to start the second ■ • half, the Bengals’ quarter- I • back took off on a TD run that I • put his team up two scores. I Ottawa Hills then added I Repair • two touchdowns late in the | half to shut the door on the | JOIN FOR 1 YEAR FOR /MONTH Master ‘ard Trojans. | EXPIRES 9/30/08 • MUST PRESENT COUPON The Trojan defense was | One of our many success stories: • VISA solid, especially at the start. | F Cindy Herring. Age 52 Weight Loss since joining in January is 55 pounds’ limiting the Bengals to just . r: _ * i • I Coming from a women’s only gym. I felt very anx/ • the one first half touchdown. r ious about coming into a coed facility.Those feelings • “Defensively all 11 of —* were put aside after meeting with my trainer and 5^ working out in such a comfortable and clean envi* them just did a great job g ronmentThe entire st^ff has been nothing but • said TK head coach Chad encouraging and knowledgeable about healthy living. 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The Scots are averaging over 39 points per game this •It season. The Caledonia defense started the O-K Gold Conference season by pitching a shut out for the first seven quarters, before allowing a 74-yard touchdown run to the Hawks’ quarterback Zak Wilkerson with 6:24 left in the fourth quarter. That one run accounted for pc • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident ( Recovery • Long-Haul a I;*& I inhia! i’2ra: iiklfa |Rhaj Il * •» DOZER WORK DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 1-899-879-7985 MUR Si □ O' o § GJ MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP | Solid Impact 111V ovwiiu Ljuaiici mill 1C11 | k 616- i ALIGNMENT • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment Call /> - i & •x. • * • All Makes and Models • 0 1 \___ 4 * All Insurances Welcome Owned ar)d Operated by... V * 4 W. x I 0 (269) 795-9596 ALL IMPORTS WELCOME v" V • 4. . 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Jason Hodge scored the Central battled to a 1-1 draw first two goals of the game through two halves of play for the Fighting Scots, on and two overtime sessions. Hodge scored the lone assists from Sam Steams and Luke Bestrom, then assisted goal of the first half, to put Charlie Mulliner on the his team in front, but Scots’ third and final goal of Catholic Central answered with a tally by Noble the first half. Mulliner started the scor­ Sullivan in the second half. ing in the second half for the The two teams combined for Scots. Caledonia then got tal­ just 17 shots on goal for the lies from Nathan DeBoer and night, with Higley making Dale Domer to close things eight saves in net for the out. Steams earned two more Scots. The Fighting Scots will assists in the second half, to attempt to avenge their lone finish the game with three. The win improved the league loss when they travel Scots’ record to 6-1-1 in the to take on Forest Hills conference so far this season. Eastern in an important league game Tuesday night. The Trojans are now 1-7. “We struggled with Caledonia then travels to Caledonia's speed and their Wayland on Thursday. Thornapple Kellogg fell said ball control," Thornapple Kellogg head Tuesday night, 5-2 to league coach Larry Jachim. “We leading Forest Hills Eastern. will continue to work hard The Hawks got two goals on adapting to the opposi- ' from Zach Myers, one in tionS speedy We will contin­ each half, and single scores ue to work hard on gaining from Andrew Nesselroad, * It 1- L V ; I * I ft Ik I >& *< i Jsitta Scot volleyball falls against Wayland in 4 m’ i wYrh' 1 ■I’winalrni k t (■ > to I. -Kf •A | Caledonia hasn't been able 11 kills, and four aces, while to get by Wayland this sea­ also contributing 13 digs. Lindsee Weis had 24 assists son. After dropping a tight con­ in the four games for the test with the Wildcats at the Scots. Kelly Fliestra led Wayland WMVOA tournament at East Kentwood in early with 11 kills, while Amber September, the two teams Getty finished with 14 met for the O-K Gold assists. The Scots are now 2-1 in dual Conference in the league. This coming Caledonia Tuesday night. The Wildcats came away Tuesday, the Scots visit with a 3-1 victory, by the Hastings for a Gold dual. Caledonia returns to action scores of 26-24, 17-25, 25today (Sept. 20), as it hosts 15, 25-16. Caledonia own Michelle Butcher had a • its big night ■ai for the Fighting Invitational. Scots. She led the team with l" TK volleyball Call anytime for in the league i n’ IF Sun & News ¥ i * /l classified ads 269-945-9554 or $ i falls to South 1-800-870-7085 South Christian scored a 30 victory over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team in Grand Rapids Tuesday night. The Sailors topped the Trojans by the scores of 25-8, 25-13,25-12. The Trojans are now 1-2 in the O-K Gold Conference. TK returns to league action on Tuesday with another tough dual/at home against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans will fol­ low that up with a trip to the Cedar Springs Invitational Sept. 27. Alex Stuart, and Ben Thomas. After FHE jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening half, Trevor Dalton knocked home a rebound to pull his team back within a goal. The Hawks closed out the first half with another score, and notched the first goal of the second half though. Curtis Bouchard received a through pass from Dalton, and finished off a break away with a good shot to get his team back within two in the second half. “We experienced the same issues with this game as we did with the Caledonia game,” Jachim said. “We seemed to have a higher level of accuracy in our pass­ ing and were able to main­ tain reasonable ball control, which resulted in the two goals. The Trojans host Ottawa Hills this Tuesday, then head to South Christian Thursday. 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TK-Hastings girls won every event, finished first and second in nine of the 12 events, and had nine differ­ ent athletes win individual events. Michelle Howard won the 200-yard freestyle in 2 min­ utes 30.04 seconds; Katie Romanak the 200-yard indi- vidual medley in 2:38.11; Natalie VanDenack the 50yard freestyle in 26.32 sec­ onds; Kyleigh Sheldon the diving competition with a score of 208.05; Alecia Strumberger the 100-yard butterfly inin 1:11.23; Elizabeth Chappelow the 100-yard freestyle freestyle in 1:02.55; Kaylee DeMink the 500-yard freestyle freestyle in 6:24.19; Mandy Buehler the 100-yard backstroke in 1:13.05; and Alex de Goa the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:21.09. The Trojans started off the night with the team of Courtney England, de Goa, Wendy Todd, and Katy Fluke taking the 200-yard medley relay in 2:23.19. The team of Romanak, Danielle Rosenberg, Strumberger. and Chappelow won the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:55.09. In the 400-yard freestyle relay, the team of Romanak, Rosenberg, Chappelow, and VanDenack won in 4:12.15. In four meets this season the TK-Hastings team has yet to be beaten. The Trojans followed won last Saturday’s Raider Sprints at Grand Rapids Community College. TKHastings finished with 357 points, easily topping second place Wayland which fin­ ished with 223. Calvin Christian was tied for third with Ionia with 167 points, followed by Mason 164, Muskegon Catholic 123, Hackett Catholic Central 122, GR Central/Creston 61, Southfield-Lathrup 53, Eaton Rapids 44, Ottawa Hills 37, Loy Norrix 25, Union 12. The Trojans won four relays, and the diving relay which included Courtney DeWent, Tracy Hodges, and Sheldon. That trio finished with 144.5 points. The team of Audrey Hoag, de Goa, Rosenberg, and Chappelow won the 200 medley relay in 2:20.99; Buehler, Rosenberg, Strumberger, and VanDenack the 200 but­ terfly relay in 2:19.90; Howard. Strumberger, Sheldon, and Hoag the 200 backstroke relay in 2:32.30; and Chappelow, Rosenberg, Romanak, and VanDenack the 200 freestyle relay in 2:03.35. In the 200 breaststroke relay, the TK-Hastings team of Romanak, Patricia Garber, de Goa, and Taylor Rabbai was second with a time of 2:51.27. The top performance in an individual event for TKHastings came in the 50 but­ terfly, where Rosenberg took first in 32.68 and VanDenack second in 33.31. VanDenack was also second in the 50 freestyle (29.75) and Chappelow fifth (31.24). de Goa was second in the 50 breaststroke with a time of 40.30. Hoag was third in the 50 backstroke in 36.58. Others contributing to the final point total for TKHastings were DeMink, Beth Fuller, Garber, Todd, Andrea Jackson, Katy Fluke, Alexis Kelly, Marissa Meyering, England, and Sandy Campbell. X-.lX Saxons have won three Gold girls’ golf jamborees in a row Low scores on a golf course are a good thing. Low spots on a golf course, after the kind of rainy weather the area experienced last week­ end, are not. Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree was moved from Hastings Country Club to Railside Golf Club. That didn't both­ er the Saxons any though, as four low scores combined to give the Hastings a victory. Hastings won its second consecutive league jam­ boree, and followed that up with a third Thursday, finish- was the only golfer to break 40 on the day, finishing with a two-over-par 39. Macy has been striking the ball really well this year, but her putting has hurt her a bit prior to Railside," said TK head coach Bob Kaminski. “We made some changes to her putting and it seemed to help.” The Trojans also got 61's from Emmy Peacock and Shannon Hamilton, and a 64 from Jessie Jacobs. Jessica Kloosterman led the Saxons at Railside with a 44, and teammates Gabrielle ing Tuesday with a team score of 181. South Christian was second with a 189, fol­ lowed by Caledonia 191, Forest Hills Eastern 200, Catholic 207, Central Thornapple Kellogg 225, Wayland 227, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Hastings will get the chance to host the league at Hastings Country Club this coming Tuesday. Hastings was the only team will all four of its scor­ ers finishing in the 40’s at Railside. Thornapple Kellogg's Macy Chamberlin Seif r 04 CHEVY IMPALA I r2.9% - 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO 4 H. GM Lt e— | < - -c sit GM *• 3^0 51,000 miles. 12/M0.-12.000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER Leather, moonroof, 3.8 V-6,1 owner trade-in, 71,000 miles. *9,995 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4x4 Ceiti j t *7 • > HAS GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! -4 BUMPER TO BUMPER *10,995 12/M0.-12.000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER *11,995 07 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 4x4 12/M0.-12.000 MILE BUMPER TO BUMPER El? * JgjG? —■ ■ ... 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No. 39/September 27, 2008 "7 Jessica Price honored by TK schools by Patricia Johns 1 Staff Writer oriT .:cp2 >oli9>I nnioD toeoto Io ad) 4 .99J loorfoa rnA v jn.q 1 sioni n Ttela gni iubfiig r/iaoai g novo leol ' ooh4 IE 219 iziiriD )h4 qooiT JHXT The afternoon of Friday, Sept. 26, the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library was closed. A peek into any of the classrooms at McFall, Lee, Page, the middle or high schools would have found no activity. Anyone listening at 1:15 p.m. would have known that more than 3,000 students and staff members were applaud­ ing Thornapple Kellogg graduate Jessica Price as she received flowers, praise and even a certificate. Josh Pullen presented Price with a bouquet of flow­ ers and McKenna Nichols gave mother, Price’s Christina, another bouquet. Price, a resident of Freeport, graduated from TKHS in 2001. Following her dream to be a singer, she was recently a contestant on NBC’s America's Got Talent. After a series of per­ formances in August in September, she repeatedly received enough votes from viewers across the nation to move on in successive quali­ fying rounds. She eventually made the top 10, placing sixth when the final five moved on. Gary Superintendent Rider decided this past Sunday, after attending Freeport Fun Day on Saturday, to invite Price to the high school to be hon­ ored. “I think she is a remark­ able role model for stu­ dents,” he said. “She shows that you can follow (your) dreams.” Price sang three songs, at the all-schools assembly and told the students she hopes they will soon be able to hear her music on the radio. She also revealed that she remembered how great it was to get out of class when she was in high school to go to assemblies. She encouraged the stu­ dents to pursue their goals. “Sometimes it seems like a needle in a haystack, but go after your dream,” she said. She encouraged all the students, “even the little tinies” sitting in front of her, to go after their dreams and to follow their passions. She ended her time on stage saying, “This is totally cool.” Just before being whisked away from the high school, Price took a few minutes to talk and hug and be hugged by her former teachers. J Price sings one of her own songs to the audience of more than 3,000 TK students and staff at the assembly. (Photos by Patricia Johns) See PRICE, page 5 Bricks, chairs discussed at Middleville council meeting ML 7 i by Patricia Johns V. Staff Writer On Sept. 23, several mem­ bers of the Middleville Village Council brought con­ cerns about “lifting” of bricks in the Main Street streetscape to the attention of Village Manager George Strand. ■f i. I 1 ■X A i F X k * el CHS crowns homecoming king and queen Jenny Campfield and Curt Hamly were named the 2008 Caledonia High School Homecoming King and Queen following the Fighting Scot varsity football team s 28-7 victory over Wayland in Ralph E. Meyers Stadium Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at rd smoflT ninnsN 4-2 noq 92u I £ lOl noqoiq onjifiW qooH ib 2Tfl Ol lOBll 19 [EOZbnsl I ni onil moM Staff Writer the of Members Township Thornapple Planning Commission voted 5-4 Sept. 15 to deny a special use permit for David Hooper for a go-cart track at his 6756 at l property Whitneyville Road. Hooper presented changes to his design, making a short­ er track and adding more landscaping to the property line in his presentation. Members of the planning This was the first meeting of the village council to be held in the temporary loca­ tion at Thornapple Township hall. The relocation is neces­ sary because of construction work going on at village hall. In other business, the per- See COUNCIL, page 3 Student numbers up at Qalgdonja dOWH at TK r Wednesday Sept. 24 was 1999 through 2007. During the TK district but not Wednesday, Sept. 24 was enough to compensate for that time, enrollment in the one of the two official “count the number graduating. district Delton-Kellogg days” for public schools in The Thornapple Kello 55 declined 18.94, percent and Michigan. Caledonia districts. and the Hastings Area Schools In Caledonia, the prelimi­ along with the other districts enrollment declined by 7.47 nary total for the September in the state, have 10 days to percent. Both these districts count was 4,051, which is 54 check on students who were showed a decline in the more students than the September count taken in September count as well. New students have entered 2007. According to the See STUDENTS, page 2 offices. administration slightly more secondary than primary students entered the district. I At Thornapple Kellogg Schools, the preliminary count was 3,005. The total is • Orangeville Baptist Church down from the September celebrates 150 years count of last year, mostly due • Caledonia public safety open house to the graduation of a “bub­ ble” class of 244 in June. The set for Oct. 11 graduating class of 2009 has • Eldon Newmyer retires from 218 students. Middleville Planning Commission However, compared to other school districts in • Shifts, staffing discussed by public Barry County TK was the safety committee only district to show an increase in enrollment from oo Thornapple Township turns down go-cart track by Patricia Johns Strand assured them that he and the department of public works were aware of the problem. The engineer­ ing firm and the construction company were contacted to correct the problem. The vil­ lage has not signed off on the project, and the contractor is responsible. commission cited noise lev­ els of four to six go carts operating at the same time and increased traffic on Whitneyville Road as rea­ sons for concern. Further issues were raised over establishing a commer­ cial operation in a residential area. If Hooper wants to appeal this decision, he will have to bring it to the township's zoning board of appeals. The commission also heard from Mike Rhoby of Stone Company about the need for the gravel company to get an extension of its per­ mit to remove gravel and sand from the Wenger gravel pit. the Rhoby discussed impact the slowdown of the economy has made to the gravel business. In addition. Stone Company did not get the contract for work on the Finkbeiner and Crane Roads bridge project. 5ee PLAN, P3g6 9 t In This Issue I \ I I I i I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-09-27.pdf e2a9854c8a9865af381c50b5b807d8aa PDF Text Text j I �HASTINGS PUBUC UMABX 227 EAST STATE ST na News J?, 5 !!"? 5 Put*; Library 227 ESf Ha«mgs~£. Sl 4&O5&.1841 SMS/ A A _ X _ A _ '•wo 1JM r“ 1 —_ I Your Hometown Newspape B .oil I Idleville and Caledonia Areas 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 39/September 27, 2008 Jessica Price honored by TK schools rl by Patricia Johns Staff Writer orH iOllfr* nntoD i»zob to off t fl loortoz /nA z/ m.q ttnoni T1 llBlZ gni LUbfllg i/ioooi r, n&JO koi i oonfl IS 210 tenrD )hfl iqooiH 2HXT The afternoon of Friday, Sept. 26, the Thornapple School Kellogg and Community Library was closed. A peek into any of the classrooms at McFall, Lee, Page, the middle or high schools would have found no activity. Anyone listening at 1:15 p.m. would have known that more than 3,000 students and staff members were applaud­ ing Thornapple Kellogg graduate Jessica Price as she received flowers, praise and even a certificate. Josh Pullen presented Price with a bouquet of flow­ ers and McKenna Nichols gave Price's mother. Christina, another bouquet. Price, a resident of Freeport, graduated from TKHS in 2001. Following her dream to be a singer, she was recently a contestant on NBC’s America's Got Talent. After a series of per­ formances in August in September, she repeatedly received enough votes from viewers across the nation to move on in successive quali fying rounds. She eventually made the top 10, placing sixth when the final five moved on. Gary Superintendent Rider decided this past Sunday, after attending Freeport Fun “ Day on Saturday, to invite Price to the high school tic to be honored. “I think she is a remark­ able role model for stu­ dents,” he said. “She shows that you can follow (your) dreams. Price sang three songs, at the all-schools assembly and told the students she hopes ■ they will soon be able to hear I her music on the radio. She also revealed that she remembered how great it was to get out of class when she was in high school to go to assemblies. She encouraged the stu­ dents to pursue their goals. “Sometimes it seems like a needle in a haystack, but go after your dream,” she said. She encouraged all the students, “even the little tinies” sitting in front of her, | to go after their dreams and to follow their passions. She ended her time on stage saying, “This is totally cool.” Just before being whisked away from the high school. Price took a few minutes to talk and hug and be hugged Price sings one of her own songs to the audience of more than 3,000 TK students by her former teachers. and staff at the assembly. (Photos by Patricia Johns) I L I I See PRICE, page 5 Bricks, chairs discussed at Middleville council meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Sept. 23, several mem­ bers of the Middleville Village Council brought con­ lifting” of cerns about bricks in the Main Street streetscape to the attention of I Village Manager George Strand. 0 1Gb nhoH X-8S tteiB CHS crowns homecoming king and queen Jenny Campfield and Curt Hamly were named the 2008 Caledonia High School Homecoming King and Queen following the Fighting Scot varsity football team s 28-7 victory over Wayland in Ralph E. Meyers Stadium Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■MM u rd nuM lEniorll' ininnjsl1! noq oai 3 £ TOt uioqoiq qooli ab eiri ol iOSTl 13 ffijzbrusl rl tit snil ImsM Thornapple Township turns down go-cart track by Patricia Johns Staff Writer of Members Township Thornapple Planning Commission voted 5-4 Sept. 15 to deny a special use permit for David Hooper for a go-cart track at his 6756 at property Whitneyville Road. Hooper presented changes to his design, making a short­ er track and adding more landscaping to the property line in his presentation. Members of the planning the commission cited noise lev­ els of four to six go carts operating at the same time and increased traffic on Whitneyville Road as rea­ sons for concern. Further issues were raised over establishing a commer­ cial operation in a residential area. If Hooper wants to appeal this decision, he will have to bring it to the township's zoning board of appeals. The commission also heard from Mike Rhoby ot Stone Company about the need for the gravel company to get an extension of its per­ mit to remove gravel and sand from the Wenger gravel pit. Rhoby discussed the impact the slowdown of the economy has made to the gravel business. In addition. Stone Company did not get the contract for work on the Finkbeiner and Crane Roads bridge project. 566 PLAN, P3g6 9 Strand assured them that he and the department of public works were aware of the problem. The engineer­ ing firm and the construction company were contacted to correct the problem. The vil­ lage has not signed off on the project, and the contractor is responsible. This was the first meeting of the village council to be held in the temporary loca­ tion at Thornapple Township hall. The relocation is neces­ sary because of construction work going on at village hall. In other business, the per- See COUNCIL, page 3 Student numbers up at Caledonia, down at TK Wednesday, Sept. 24 was one of the two official “count days” for public schools in Michigan. In Caledonia, the prelimi­ nary total for the September count was 4,051, which is 54 more students than the September count taken in 2007. According to the offices. administration slightly more secondary than primary students entered the district. At Thornapple Kellogg Schools, the preliminary count was 3.005. The total is down from the September count of last year, mostly due to the graduation of a ’bub­ ble” class of 244 in June. The graduating class of 2009 has 218 students. However, compared to other school districts in Barry County TK was the only district to show an increase in enrollment from 1999 through 2007. During that time, enrollment in the district Delton-Kellogg declined 18.94. percent and the Hastings Area Schools enrollment declined by 7.47 percent. ;oth these districts showed a decline in the September count as well. New students have entered J the TK district but not enough to compensate for the number graduating. The Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia districts, along with the other districts in the state, have 10 days to check on students who were See STUDENTS, page 2 In This Issue... • Orangeville Baptist Church celebrates 150 years • Caledonia public safety open house set for Oct. 11 • Eldon Newmyer retires from Middleville Planning Commission • Shifts, staffing discussed by public safety committee �J • • ' * ••-Ml -u? I Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, September 27, 2008 _ It* tUii Orangeville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Irene Bourdo notes that 150 years ago the village of Orangeville was an early stagecoach stop. Bourdo and her husband, Frank, are working on the 150th anniversary celebration of the Orangeville Baptist Church, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5. “A group of villagers began the Orangeville Baptist Church on Dec. 25, 1858,” said Irene, with a goal to “defuse the principle of the Christian religion to the town.” The first church building, at 6921 Marsh Road, was begun before the beginning of the Civil War but had to wait to be completed until Church celebrates 150 years the men from the area came home from the war. The church may be best known to area residents for its annual live nativity in December. The church’s !« youth group has also partici­ pated in Orangeville Day activities and assisted with the Christmas tree lighting. Pastor Dan Bowman has served the church for 26 years, with weekly services, youth programs, Bible study groups and summer Bible school. Currently the church has 181 members, and many others attend services. A history of the church from 1858 to 1910 was writ­ ten by Ginger L. ChristmasBeattie. Many improvements have been made to the original structure which is now used for youth programs and Sunday school classrooms. In 1988, services began in the new church that includes the sanctuary, fellowship •n hall, modem kitchen and more classroom space. A A •! garage, used for storage, was also added to the site. Bourdo and other mem­ bers of the church family are encouraging friends and for­ mer members to celebrate with them Oct. 4. Former pastors have been invited to join, as well. Pictures and historical information will be on dis­ play, lunch sill be served at 12:30 p.m., and the day will end with a program of testi­ monies, history, and singing at special music at 2:30 p.m. a On Oct. 5, during Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., 150 bal­ loons containing church information will be released. At 11 a.m. evangelist Brian McBride will speak. A prize will be awarded to the person attending the church for the longest time. Anyone who would like to • ill. send written testimonies, sto­ ries or share experiences related to the church can send them to Orangeville Baptist Church, 6921 Marsh Road, Plainwell, MI 49080. McBride will also be speaking at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 9. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Road just two miles south of Gun Lake. For more information about the festivities 269-664-4377. Nashville artist displays work in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Artist Sylvia Hoeve from Nashville will display her oil paintings, watercolors and pastels at Insoon Felch’s art gallery north of Middleville through Nov. 30. The gallery is located at 6869 N. Whitneyville Road, just south of Parmalee Road and two miles east of M-37. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. On Saturday, Oct. 11, Felch will host a reception with free food and drink from 1 to 4 p.m. Hoeve’s work is for sale. Hoeve’s art is inspired by her faith. She said she sees beauty in God’s creation and tries to express her under- standing of that beauty in everything she paints. “My artwork is infused with my passion and prayers,” said Hoeve. She paints portraits, fig­ ures, animals, flowers, land­ scapes, angels and abstracts. Many of her oil paintings combine different artistic elements. Hoeve began drawing as a Q-hi/t ShdiO A o> § § •< 410 Broadway, Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 > II 1 I*Masterf Mon.-Thur. 9-7 Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9-2 Walk-Ins Welcome! • DEBIT 269-795-0053 * -- w Back: Lois Newton, Janet Vanengen, Julie Schumader, Fran Krueger, Shelly Hunington, Kelly Schondelmayer. 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Several of her commissions have been memorials of deceased loved ones and become pieces that bring comfort to families, she said. ‘She is especially good at capturing the spirit of chil­ dren on canvas in oils,” said Felch. Hoeve plans to take a class in painting on silk from Felch, who learned the tech­ nique in her Korean home­ land. “It will be exciting to adapt this technique to my personal style,” said Hoeve, who shares her Nashville home with husband, Russ. For more information about the art display or the reception, contact Felch at 269-795-8925. * fl V*1 a S TUDENTS, continued from previous page absent Wednesday. A second count takes place in the spring. These counts are essential because they have a direct impact on the amount of state funding school districts receive, now totaling more than $7,000 per student. 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W l' A �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 27, 2008/ Page 3 •Il Eldon Newmyer retires from Planning Commission Middleville Looking back over his by Patricia Johns time on the DDA he said. Staff Writer On Sept. 23. members of “We have met some goals, the Middleville Village but there is still more to do. 1 Council accepted with regret want to give someone else a the decision of Eldon chance to serve. “There have been lots of Newmyer to resign from both the village’s planning changes in the village, and * commission and Downtown now people know the plan­ ning commission exists.” Development Authority. Newmyer said he hopes His resignation becomes effective Oct. 1. The village to stay active and continue ’— —z * will take applications for his profession as a chiroprac­ positions on both these tor with a downtown office. *• boards and make a decision He plans to stay an active member of the Middleville is at its Oct. 28 council meet ­ »k r** OX Rotary Club and is already ing. Guests of all ages will be able to get a close-up look at the vehicles and equipment “I just felt it was time to anticipating the annual go off,” said Newmyer. “I spaghetti dinner Friday, Oct. used in local emergencies at the Oct. 11 public safety open house in Caledonia. served for more than 25 24. He did say, “I will miss years on the planning com­ mission with most as chair, having the inside track of and on the DDA since day knowing about new busi­ nesses and other developone (eight years).” F-•a I rS4 • * & at I ■ xI\ 4k Caledonia public safety open house set for Oct. 11 by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer A variety of activities, lit­ erally something for every­ one, will be available at the Caledonia public safety open house Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house, at the fire station 8192 Cherry Valley, cele­ brates Fire Prevention Week which runs from Oct. 4 to 11 this year. The event is being spon­ sored by D&W Fresh Markets, providers of cider and doughnuts; Meijer in Gaines Township, which will supply paper products and cups, and the Caledonia McDonald’s, which will sup­ ply beverages and gift cer­ ► tificates. The Kiwanis Club of Caledonia is supporting the appearance of Safe Kids of Grand Rapids. Technicians from Safe Kids will check the installation of car and booster seats and will help parents with those difficult- I I JI ill . . . they serve and to explain the equipment used by the department in answering medical emergencies, responding to accidents and fighting fires. For many resi­ dents this will be the first opportunity for a close look at the new truck delivered to the department this past spring. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is plan­ ning to send one of its trucks to the open house. An ambu­ lance and personnel also will be present. Although the department occupies almost half of the space in the fire station, the maze used to train firefight­ ers to cope with the interior of an unfamiliar structure during a fire has been set up in the unused portion of the facility. Children who navi­ gate the maze successfully will receive a McDonald’s gift certificate. to-install yet so important seats for children. Seats will be checked in the fire station on a first-come, first-served basis. Signs will be posted advising drivers how to gain access safely to the checking area. Due to a change in state rules this summer, some chil­ dren who were previously exempt by age from either child car or booster seats are now required to have them if they weigh less than a speci­ fied amount. Parents also will be able to check their understanding of the new rules. The Kent County Sheriffs Department Mounted Division will be on hand as well as a tactical command vehicle. Guests can see the amount and kind of equip­ ment carried by the deputies who provide police services to the township. Members of the Caledonia Fire Department also will be on hand to meet the people Breast cancer affects mil­ lions of lives and is diag­ nosed every day in the com­ munity. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Team Hannapel of Caledonia will be support­ ing the fight by going “Passionately Pink for the Cure” Oct. 6 and 7. Staff members will be wearing pink each day that FA t* [F a0 ( • American Legion #305 •O’ Friday, October 3,2008 • r J* * 44 Caledonia uf1 fig IF Pulaski Days Authentic Polish Dinner $0.00 per person. I Starts at noon A k ■ k Coc k ■ fU* I > .jl d Friday, October 10,2008 Famous Legion Friday Night / ’ FISH FRY .J *t• per person. Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8 ‘a OO —X —X tnnnonA mt., calf hpinQ tonnage rate of the salt being purchased by the DPW is $86.92. Wayne Winchester wanted to make sure resi­ dents were aware of the cor­ rect amount. Council President Lon Myers assured residents that the November election will be held at the village hall. Those working on the con­ struction of the addition know that this is essential. The village is also looking to re-upholster the council chairs which are 18 vears years old but still in good shape. Since the new council chamber is being painted in shades of green, it was decid­ ed to change the upholstery to match. The chairs will be adjusted as well. Strand is working on the budget. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 6 p.m. before the Dec. 16 council meeting. The next village council meeting will be Tuesday, 2 ment that week will receive a Passionately Pink for the Cure pin and will earn one wooden token that will be placed into a pink bowl. Hannapel will donate $5 for each token collected. Donations to the team can online be made at www.komendonations.org/g or oto/Team_Hannapel checks can be made out to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and mailed to the office at 9041 N. Rodgers Court SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Staff members will provide a receipt for tax purposes. “The idea is to see pink everywhere, everyday in October, reminding everyone of the crucial need to end said cancer,” breast Hannapel. “Please say you’ll go Passionately Pink for the Cure.” Contact the office at hjm@hannapelsmiles.com for questions, support or to make a donation. Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Township board room. Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads 02698903 A Would You 0 Trust a 5 I 4 week, and each team mem­ ber will make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. We are inviting our patients, dental colleagues, friends and family to join us by wearing pink and making a donation to our team,” said Eric Hannapel, DDS. Every patient who wears pink to his or her appoint- - M COUNCIL, continued from previous page — <2 Caledonia office to ‘go pink’ ments in the community.” “I want to make sure peo­ ple know that I am not leav­ ing because I am angry at anyone or any of the busi­ ness coming before the com­ mission or the DDA. It is just time,’ added Newmyer. Village Planner Geoft Moffat said. “The planning commission will miss Eldon’s contributions, but we are in good shape right now. New issues shouldn’t come before the commission until the new member is appointed, The planning commission will meet Oct. 7 for the regu­ lar meeting and select one of the members to serve as chair, 1 Computer to Diagnose Your Illness? hen why trust the Internet or an 800 number to prescribe your insurance needs? Who better to trust than an agent who lives and works in your neignoornoouf neighborhood? 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One faith I BRIGHTSIChurc h Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time; Sundays 10:00am wwwbrightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begmi 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH •4 M-37. nonh of Middleville • 795-9726 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Frank P Snydo. Senior Pastor 708 W. Main Street CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Tim A Vine. Am. Pastor/Youth David M Snyder. Minister of Music Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... 11OO a_m. Sunday Earning Senior ................................... Word of Ufe Clubs .............................................. 6:45 p.m. middlevillecfc.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 122(MI West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. Ml 49.MK Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you re at. Rev. R Scott (greenway, Pastor Rev. Merit Ruwalda. PaUor of Outreach A Enfolding Rev. Mark Rauer, Pastor Phone 891 -9259 Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship OMM LAKI COMMUNITY CHURCH J 9.00.9:30 & 11-00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! l___ J JOURNEY CHURCH O a___ _____ Sundays 9 30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch.com CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30 a m Sunday School for All Ages........................ 10:45 a m. Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 ___________ www.lakcsidecommunity.org CherryWuaey A Faith Community of the PCfUSAt rtnt hrx..w»jrnl I.wth I. i;«m vlmnwi • Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 1^2nd Avenue (ormfonlime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday MominQ CHebralion 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Website Church Office Phone (269) 795-9266 www.stpaufcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Middleville Wesleyan Church ............. 9:45 a.m. ........... 11XX) a m. ........... <S:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. www.cherryvalleychurch. org Pwfor Rev Ctrnt Corer PhD Sunday Morning Worship........................... 930 a.m Sunday School for All Ages...................... 11:00 a m. \vx\w. leighlonchurch.org Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Peace Church ChV «•*' Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God cornerstone 1 3a church K. WWW.cornerchurch org Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Dutton. Ml website www lifetrakchurch.com e-mail, steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 ...A Place For YOU! Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America m tes fa T Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' and 48 " St Wors/wp- Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org B i bl e h u rch 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 The ( hurch where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Ixjrd »• Sunday School ♦I* for all ages * lltnil 9:30 am. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m Wednesday A WAN A 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Youth Group Rev Neal Slockeland. Interim Pastor hw whitneyvilk'hihle.org 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m 1FCA raritmi llSli Mb rai Yankee Springs Bible Church ■"ilf pq f—"f A Lighthouse If ■out % ' "Vi • b Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. on the corner... proclaiming the Trulh from Gods Word. Morning Worship.......................................... SUNDAY CELEBRATION »« Whitneyville Sunday Worship Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor to® Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (6/6) 65-65-WAK Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org | a.m. to I. fa Everyone is welcome! Sunday School . .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Pastor* DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 I "*• a ill 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 J Oft)? Olb GTime fflcthobist (Cfturch Church phone (269) 795-8816 4:00 pm 9:30 am...................... ...... . ........... l»|i (»IM (M M* COMMUNITY for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spint. dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 II WAYFARER Join us Sundays at 10 am Pioneer Club Wednesdays.......................... 6:30 p.m. X, J v Mass Times: Saturday......... * MM Sunday............. ‘newlife PA RM F.I F.F. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH i 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Rev Allen Strouse Phone (209) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Ballard Phone (616) 868-6437 .t SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Sunday Morning Service 9:30 9185 Cherry Wley. Sole B • (Monu 49316 •616-891-7910 day ofyour week Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto R 10am • Traditional 11 00am - Contemporan 9 45am Bible Studies and Sundav School Nurwrv availabk dunnji ter x K e* [Sunday the best ~ 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Lakeside 1 Make rH 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • PneschtMil (616) 891-1821 Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... F Sunday Service* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church V 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Hfd/lfidfl.) brnicf 600 P.M Evening -i Prayer Pt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 260 7952370 Pector\'269-948-Q32? hnp.//netmnfctn« org'see/churches exe/chl 7897 3449 76tti St Caledonia (616(698-9660 ww.newlrtegr.com Prom Grand Rapids: Go south ,1-on M37, Wen west on 76th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:00 a.m. Worship, children's Sunday School dunng worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades 9 15 A M Morning Prayer • 11OO A M Holy Communion Pastor Scott E. Manning Church: (269) 795-2391 Web tile hnp7/gpodshcphcrdl(jm. 24 1 5 McCann Rd. (1 mile or M-37 m Iwing) Non-Traditional Service . . . Traditional Service Pastor Jim Roemkc ■ (Child At AdullKDunng the School Yeir) Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9 30 a.m 11:00 a m I 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue. Caledonia 616-698-8001 K’ivMMIvi diIF] IH..PI£ www^TCu Rev Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. Sunday Wcnhip .............................. 9 30 i.m and 6<X) p.m CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 600p.m. „ . •• ~ 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Chnstian Education Classes ‘A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. _ a * 9:30 am Worship Service 10:00 a m. 5:30 p.m. Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Douglas G. Beaton. ViMtauon A ( hurt h with a taring heart far our communtt\ and the world" Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Sunday Worship Experience -r The Family of God for All People 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S off 68th) www livinghopeassembly org (616) 698-0749 am pm pm FM FIRST BAPTIST Sunday Service Times 9:30am - Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study w'ww-alaskdDapusi ory 7240 68th Street SE Loving God, Loving People _ r Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Morning 9.30 Evening 6 00 st Sun 6*00 WRJR 102 9 Radio Brc Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm is Truth Rev Richard J Milie* Rev Davifl Kiompier Living Hope Assembly of God ft1 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 1 1:00 a.m. * - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson d 06651606 I 2* �The Sun and News, Saturday. September 27. 2008/ Page 5 PRICE, continued from page 1 $ * I A 11 '.d i AT a J’ 1T L ' 1 . W Aik A s ■L T- S, -A z 4 A Jessica Price briefly meets with former teachers. sl I***?1 Story time at TK library begins Oct. to' i ! jl Parents and children are invited to attend Children's Story Time on Fridays at the Thornapple Kellogg and Community Library at 10 a.m. beginning Oct. 3. The theme that day will be J Wt. i All Aii/\ a,. JSlfttae 1 . | Mi |» Mi ’— ra In Mu® Mb «© Local student graduates from Northwood ih s Comun Cinti I | Jason R. Kuennen of Caledonia recently received a bachelor of business adminis­ tration degree from Northwood University in Midland. totanJrf I r htMIk Ip alma mater. * i- FA A r crocodiles, with topics on the following weeks in October M being “Something’s Fishy, “Leaves are Falling, ” railing, “Pumpkins pumpkins” and on Halloween, Oct. 31, Spiders. Parking for the library is available in the south parking lot. Entry is through the ath­ letics lobby, and patrons must sign in at the school before going on to the library. Librarian Barb Hubers said she is excited about the new story hours and encour­ aged parents to bring their children. For more informa­ tion call Hubers at 269-7955434. <- ¥ fl * A L % I ♦ •♦ I * H o i t L1 3 Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gary Price praises singer and TKHS graduate at an assem­ bly in her honor Sept. 26. Great Rates & Local Servicing ■w OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, dosing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. •« r r III ^ONTEMPO cZAI.ON Call Tracey Muoio at 616.559.4571 X or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at ■■ flQlJ 1 '**4 www.unitedbankofmichigan.com --- ---------------------------------------------------------------- /Ai_or\ inc tt UNITED BANK SI* MORTGAGE CORPORATION f- i "SO Hit Good things happen First grader Josh Pullen presents Jessica Price with a bouquet of fall flowers. in ’T Ou CD (D <D O ---- 616-891-1093 Aveda - Redken - Nioxin 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com when people get United. 02697668 it* 02698912 ■ MEN - NEED A BREAK FROM EVERYDAY STRESS? I >4 b w I ” H bllrl I . I Come in for the ULTIMATE CUT with ANDREA Includes: • 5 min. scalp massage • 5 min. shoulder massage • Straight razor clean-up • Complimentary neck clean­ up between hair cuts PRICE s18.00 Peace Church free Concert Fall Kick Off ■*. Featuring i -51^ : ■; i’: -r ‘ w- I• V f ; I? ’ ' w i w Bi Ji - / k £i ■ > ♦ THE (JI I N E s I i . ->■ ft $3-9.0 niScouNT =*- If ft on y°.ur. first visit. _ » October 11 7:00pm 1 A I I I Jp it ■> y .1^1 / 0 S h &xyhair Aw & tanning 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 l/ / www.shearaftitudessalon.com 06678285 ■ ■■ I Jessica Price talks with teacher former Teri VanderKooi. Peace Church A Place For YOU! 6950 Cherry Valley RdI Middleville 616-891-8119 www.peacechurch.ee We are located on M-37, halfway between Middleville and Caledonia �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 27, 2008 Middle school tennis, fiber optics bid approved by school board by Fran Fa ver man accept a recommendation by ed sport but with the provi­ Staff Writer Superintendent Jerry Phillips sion that the program would The agenda at the Sept. 23 that a bid from Western Tel- revert back to a club should » Caledonia Board of Com in the amount of its funds decrease. Education meeting opened $44,695 for fiber optic con­ Mike Wilson, a supporter with the usual approval of nections between the new of the program, in a letter to minutes from the Sept. 8 Paris Ridge Elementary . School Board President Deb board workshop, approval of School and the Caledonia McCarty asked that tennis the minutes of a closed ses­ Operation Center be accept­ become a fully funded sport III sion to discuss a letter from a ed. The cost will be financed at the middle school level. board attorney, a review of with proceeds of the 2007 He noted that the program the August payables, and a bond issue extension. had begun three years ago budget recap. Five vendors submitted with the understanding that if •It The board then moved to bids for the project. While it was successful, it would the Western Tel-Com bid become a middle school was the lowest by far. the sport on the level of other district’s previous satisfacto­ sports rather than "just an ry experience with the com­ after-school activity that par­ pany. • ents provide." Middle school tennis was Wilson went on to note 1 also approved as a self-fund- that the program already TWINS - Aaron and Sarah Haight of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are proud parents of twin boys born on Aug. 31, 2008. Kahne Aaron Haight, born at 7:13 a.m. weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. Kasey Lee Haight, born at 7:14 a.m., weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz. Proud grandparents Jayme Schut of Kentwood checked by EMS but did not are Brian and Darla Haight of was injured Sept. 20 when require transport to the hos­ Caledonia. Gordon and she exited the parking lot of pital. Colleen Elliott of Booneville, the Swamp Fox in Schut was transported to Missouri and Denney and Middleville and collided Pennock Hospital in Vickie Schaffer of Troy, head-on with a Gull Lake Hastings by EMS, where she Ohio. Proud great grandpar­ Community Schools bus that was treated and released. ents are Ken and Liz Haight was traveling south. The accident was investi­ of Hastings, Dean and The bus. bus, driven by gated by the Barry County Katherine Geiger of Richard Start of Battle Creek Sheriff’s Department. Clarksville, Allan and who was not injured, was Beverly Kennedy of Hastings carrying more than 30 Gull and Dave and Carolyn Kildea Lake High School students. of Corunna. Students on the bus were meets its costs through par­ ticipation fees paid by stu­ dents. He also commented that tennis faces competition from another successful new sport, lacrosse. He then requested $500 to assist with transportation costs. The final item on its agen­ da involved a recommenda­ tion to approve three person­ nel changes. Sharon Hast was hired as a bus driver, Amy Rhoades resigned as freshmen class advisor, and Carl Giles was hired as the freshmen class advisor. <7'1 NEWEST CITIZENS Driver injured in collision with school bus Sept. 20 06678146 I Veterans in Freeport rUi'j&W :f A 5 ‘ John Loftus drove veterans in the Freeport Fun Day parade. Ur t ft I I1' Caledonia library hosting fall plant exchange ■emen is Hl' tort V G fl Saturday, Oct. 11, a fall OF HAIR DESIGN | plant exchange will be held IR, NAIL & SKIN CARE $| in the parking lot of the Village • Caledonia r~ andJ | Township Hall, 250 S. AT A FRACTION OF SALON PRICES! JJBTTi |VJ1 B < Il LT TH |J Maple, beginning at 9 a.m. CALL TODAY To contribute, please put visa : \VrMX-lNS V SALON SERVICES Mb K ^269-795-HAIR (4247) welcome |X»- M-37 HWY, MIDDLEVILLE (Across from Speedway Gas Station) Cn Kids are back in school. Treat yourself to a ne shear 122 pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS e. Caledonia FFA named one of nation’s top chapters Main st. Middleville, Ml 49333 269795-7719 Advisor John Schut has announced that when the Caledonia FFA chapter dele­ gation attends the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 22 to 24, they will be recognized as one of the top 200 FFA chap- Under the Caledonia Village Centre Clock Tower Sponsored by: Swierenga Jewelers, Fortune Chef, Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Crias, 90 Minute Nanny, DeVries Insurance, Contempo Salon & Yoga Plus ii Plue Country Line Band r I jrn A I Pop & Water —r 17 Wi si JA /I k Bi -■ -- - <* r I Live Music from 7 to 9pm I through Thursday. Surplus plants will be sold at the Caledonia Township Library. All money will go toward the building fund for a new library. VC 1 W - - * fall Tciii look iuuk for ror your <= K* hair and nails. I *i divisions in containers or plastic bags marked with the plant’s name and color. For more information, contact Lisa Segard at 616891-9384 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday (bluegrass music) Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the live tunes ters in the United States. The award is given to chapters that complete a 20page application on activities that promote member, chap­ ter and community develop­ ment. The top 10 percent of chapter applications received by the state association are sent on to the national level for judging. The Caledonia FFA chapter, chartered Feb. 26, 1936, is among that group. The National Chapter Awards are evaluated by a panel of experts at the National FFA Center in Indianapolis. The awards will be presented at a special session at the national con­ vention. “Over the past 72 years, hundreds of young people have developed leadership and agricultural skills through agriscience educa­ tion,” said Schut. “Today, the chapter is 60 members strong between the high school and middle school and is actively involved in many school and community activities.” FFA is a national youth Turowski-Ebbens organization of 495,046 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and tech­ nology of agriculture with 7,242 programs that make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier ----- leadership, personal growth and career success through education in agriculscience. tural Visit www.ffa.org for more information. The National Chapter Award program is sponsored by the Toyota Company and the National FFA Foundation. Marci Lee Turowski and Tollen James Ebbens will exchange wedding vows on Oct. 4, 2008, at Pine Knob Carriage House in Clarkston, Mich, The bride-to-be is from Dryden and is a graduate of Western Michigan University. The future groom is from Caledonia and is also a graduate of Western Michigan University. The couple’s parents are Edward and Suzanne Turowski of Oxford; Karen and Alan Sheplar of Cape Coral, Florida; and Marvin and Karen Ebbens of Caledonia. « j fall N ’Si i i Calling (Doniiidlig ftoh ChiLdluin & (2djuliA CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 Welcoming >1 New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia. MI ,;W ! i �s The Sun and News. Saturday. September 27, 2008/ Page 7 Shifts, staffing discussed by public safety committee by Fran Faverman I, Staff Writer Questions about its organ­ ization and how to improve services from the Caledonia Fire Department were taken up by the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) at a meetin 1 Tuesday evening. Brian Bennett, fire chief, distributed an excerpt from •It the Red Ribbon report under­ taken by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. There are three models for the organization of fire departments: all volunteer, combination system or an all-paid system. The department’s history shows that Caledonia has gradually transformed from •J I 1 i; 1 < I 4 £ K B Cooking classes to focus on fall harvest I JW R **** ■*»hi i an all-volunteer system to a combination system, which can consist of a mixture of career, volunteer, paid-oncall and part-time personnel. Paid-on-call personnel have been in place in Caledonia for several years, and two full-time firefighters were recruited within the past 18 months. Bennett has cited the changing workplace environment and the result­ ing lack of availability of volunteers and paid-on-call personnel during normal working hours as the primary reason for hiring permanent, full-time personnel. Hiring full-time personnel has solved the problem of daytime coverage (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in Caledonia Monday jsbYs Guests will be invited to see and taste the results of Claudia's Cooking Classes, courtesy of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W. Main St., w. beginning Middleville, Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. Classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays in October and November from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about preparing heart-healthy foods on a strained budget, using har­ vest-time produce. Oct. 4: Leeks, potatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower (soups to desserts). Oct. 15: Winter squash delights (surprising uses for various varieties). Nov. 1: Apples (appetiz­ ers, desserts, soups). Nov. 15: Pumpkin pie making (a hands-on experi­ ence - limited to eight). include All sessions recipes. demonstrations, helpful tips, canning and freezing methods, and tast­ ing. Seating is limited, SO RSVP as soon as possible (269) 795-2391. through Friday, Creating duty rosters to cover the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. time slot has generally proven to be adequate for covering those hours on weeknights. However, there is a gap in coverage from 4 p.m. when the department's full-time personnel go off duty until 10 p.m. when the •Il duty roster comes on board. Weekends also have some gaps. As Bennett pointed out, many times people go away on weekends or may •It ­ go out for an evening. A pos sible solution discussed by the committee was the use of part-time personnel. Bennett said he had looked into using part-time personnel for cov­ erage as well as asking cur­ rent paid-on-call staff if any would be willing to be at the station at a lower rate of pay to keep it staffed. The presence of personnel at the station ties into anoth­ er issue: response time. He distributed two additional documents. The first — unit time to get into service, by incident, on hours — tracks the time it takes to get a piece of equipment rolling out the door when time peo­ ple are physically present in the station (not the time it takes to get to the a 1 Tess where the problem is.) In only one instance for the 18 weeks covered by the data from April 1 to Aug. 15 did it take longer than two minutes to get rolling, he reported. The second document — unit time to get into service by incident, off hours — tracks the time needed when personnel are not in the sta­ tion. Those are the times that would be improved by hav- Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School class of 1958 who gathered Sept. 19 for a 50-year reunion at Skinners Belgian Horse Ranch in Caledonia include (front row, from left) Janice (Walters) Graham, Kathy (Clark) Kornoely, Joyce (Grifffeth) Martin, Larry Poland, Sharon (Martin) Kaechele, Jane (VanderVeen) Engelter, Ruth (Frey) French, Marylou (Bird) Tietz, Norma (Baker) Blair, Ray Jones, Clarilla (Enyart) Funk, (middle) Bob Martin, Chris Norman, Marilyn (Maichele) Wilson, Lorraine (Doyle) Thome, Mike Lytle, Ruth (Sherk) Beck, Elizabeth (Trapp) Frankowski, Robert Purdy, (back) Don Geukes, Gary Reigler, David Kaechele, Jim Fras, Bill Sines and Don Bender. In all, 24 classmates and 16 spouses attended the reunion. ’ Theresa VanTil Wk ^01 w*i lit * r - 0 ’ gtl). MIDDLEVILLE Theresa "Terri" VanTil, aged 49, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, on September 25, 2008, after a fierce battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Guy. Terri is survived by her husband, Peter; her daughter, Seanna VanTil; her grand­ son, Elvy; her parents, Richard and Barbara Davis; sisters, Marsha Visser, Deb (Paul) Wisniewski; her Virginia mother-in-law, VanTil; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patty (Elmer) Fedewa, Bob (Pam) VanTil, Jim (Carrie) VanTil, Dan VanTil, Christine (Paul) Zuelke, Mellisa (Jill) VanTil, Tom Grzeszak; Grzeszak: several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Faith Hospice and the Lacks Cancer Center for their won­ derful care of Terri. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Pastor Linda Jensen officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lacks Cancer Center or Faith Hospice. The family will greet rela­ tives and friends on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at: fl A special news conference will be held at the site of the new Caledonia Township Library Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10:30 a.m. The site is off 92nd Street, one block west of M-37 near the post office. Jack DeVette, chairman of the Caledonia Friends of the co- chairs Craig and Robin Vaughan and Bob and Cathy Jackson, will host the event. Members of the Caledonia Women's Club, the group that founded the Caledonia Library, also will be on hand. (Many libraries in the United States were founded by women's clubs well before 7-^ * A. • CALEDONIA VISION CENTER • * Choryan, O.D. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Richa I 616-891-20/20 Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE. www.stroofuneralhome.com <http://www.stroofuneralhome.com/> Capital campaign for new library gets underway Tuesday r coverage issues is not likely to occur in the near future, he noted. The committee agreed with him that Caledonia was slowly transitioning into a combination department. Chairman Don Koopmans, after compli­ mentins Bennett on the data presented, said. "We aren’t going to underspend or over­ spend. 1 like the combination system." Bennett said, "We have the ability to provide that service. We evaluate what we do." Supervisor Bryan Harrison commented. "It is in the budget," a reference to an earlier discussion with Township Treasurer Richard Robertson. Koopmans added that the department was responding proactively. Thornapple Kellogg class of 1958 celebrate r iwiis <37 ing someone at the station during the off-hours period, he said. While the response time for the most part still is within limits Bennett said he considers acceptable, this is the area he would like to see improved by employing part-time personnel. He also presented data showing that while there is some difference between weekdays and weekends for the number of calls handled by the department, the num­ ber tracks fairly closely to those on other days of the week. For example, in 2007, 81 calls were dealt with on Saturdays, while Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays also saw the number of calls range from 80 to 84. "Use part-time people for targeted gaps," he suggested. Regionalization of departments as a way of addressing Andrew Carnegie decided to leave most of his vast fortune to support public libraries.) The conference will pro­ vide details about the pro­ posed library and an overview of progress in fundraising and will high­ light several major gifts to the campaign. Please Join Us! Gift Certificate Give-Away! Refreshments! Door Prizes! llth Annual Eyewear Show' Wednesday, October 8 th 2:00-7:00PM COOVERSE IONE S NEW YORK friction I R.h/ \ For More Information Visit: caledoniavisioncenter.com I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday. September 27 2008 Financial Focus Jessica Price will be part of TK homecoming Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Consider Consolidating Retirement Assets By the time you retire, you’ll probably have accu­ mulated money in a variety of retirement-savings vehi­ cles at a variety of locations — an IRA here, a 401 (k) there and so on. At first glance, that may sound all right, but there are some sound reasons why you might want lo consolidate your retirement accounts to one provider. Here arc some of the key benefits you can receive from this type of consolida­ tion: • You’ll keep better track of your assets. Like most people, you probably think that you will never lose track of any of the money you’ve saved for retirement. But many equally well-meaning people do •II misplace or forget about savings and invest­ ments. In fact, the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits lists more than 50,000 individuals who are owed benefits from 401 (k)s, profit-sharing plans and IRAs and cither can t be reached or don’t respond to inquiries. But if you hold all your retirement accounts in one place, you are probably far less likely to “misplace” them than if you kept them with several financial institu­ tions. • You’ll have less trouble calculating minimum distri­ butions. Once you reach age 70 you’ll need to take distributions from your 401 (k) and traditional IRA. (This requirement does not Buying Scrap Gold for Cash SINCE 19 4 9 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center her name. Cookin’s her game. She was bom and raised on the prairie. Six kids of her own, many others to loan, and it was “Bob" she decided to marry. r f < HAPPY BIRHTDAY p’ ) MOM 9-27-08 apply to a Roth IRA.) It’s not particularly difficult to cal­ culate the amount of a distribution from a single IRA or 40 l(k). but if you hold several accounts, it could get a bit tricky. For example, if you have multiple IRAs. you'll need to add them together, then divide the total balance by the IRS' life expectancy numbers for someone your age. If you have several 401(k)s, you'll need to cal­ culate the required minimum distribution for each 401(k) separately, using the same life expectancy figures as you would with an IRA. Clearly, if you held a mix of these accounts at different places, you'd have to do a bit of detective work and a lot of number crunching to arrive at your required minimum distributions. • You could save money, If you held accounts at sever­ al locations, you could be paying a number of fees and maintenance charges. Individually, each fee or charge may not seem like much, but they can add up. y consolidate your accounts to one provider, you might be able to save some money. • You can create a unified strategy. To achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned, you will need to create a sufficient income stream, drawing from all your retirement accounts. Among other things, you'll need to know how much you can afford to withdraw each year, how you can stay ahead of inflation and how best to control your investmentrelated taxes. You 11 find it far easier to accomplish these goals if you have a sin­ gle, unified investment strat­ egy — and it will be far easier to develop such a strategy if you have all your retirement accounts at one place. possibly under the guidance of a single financial advisor. So, to sum up: The more retirement savings vehicles you own, the better — but when it comes to the number of institutions holding these accounts, you might just want to stop at one. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. r Check Us Out! £> 4 js . V /x> r ► • • r o 80 06678108 £> you have an antique car or tractor, a business or organi­ zation. or perhaps you have always wanted to march in a parade, we welcome you to join in. We welcome alumni floats, alumni bands or alum­ ni participation of your design. We are also looking for gators and/or golf carts.” Each class at the high school will also decorate floats for the parade. Haney welcomes partici­ pation in the parade, pre­ game tailgate party in the high school stadium parking lot immediately following and of course attending the game and cheering on the Trojans. Those attending any of the homecoming events on Friday. Oct. 3 should remember that parking will be limited closest lo the high school. Drivers can use the Page and middle school parking areas, as well. For more information about the parade, call Haney at 269-945-1339 or 269-7952146. .* a *1 ■ fit*®’1* 1 Former Orangeville deacon dies at 59 by Patricia Johns the children.” “His love of the people was outstanding,” Bourdo said. St. Francis Rector Barbara Wilson said, “he will be missed by many of the con­ gregation at St. Francis. He was a good friend and cared deeply about the communi­ ty” Parishioner Linda Boyce remembered Phares for his concern for people. “He was inspirational to my entire family. His was a shoulder to lean on, and he gave wonderful advice. He was always there for you.” Phares was the traffic engineering manager for the City of Battle Creek andI was responsible for traffic con­ trols, such as signals, signs and pavement markings, as well as conducting city traf­ fic studies. Staff Writer Max Phares of Battle Creek died Monday, Sept. 22, following a short battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. Three weeks ago, he underwent an unsuccess­ ful bone marrow transplant. Phares was best known in this area as the deacon at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville, where he served from 1994 until 2006 when he was reassigned by Bishop Robert Gepert to serve at St. Martin in Kalamazoo. His ties to St. Francis included getting married to his wife Nilda Gibson in May 1996 in the church. Parishioner Julie Bourdo remembers Phares for “so many things.” She recalls that he would dress up as St. Nicholas at Christmas time, knock on the door and deliv­ er gifts to the children. “His sermons were won­ derful,” Bourdo said. “In his children's sermons, he would have a child put an item in a box. Once he opened the box and discovered the item, he would preach from a Gospel, and it would be just right for Grower Direct • 01 /mins, iilM twite! Asitadi . >1. ■t’aitta aWhiilii Max V. Phares Saturday would have been Phares’ 60th birthday. Phares had three grown children, three granddaugh­ ters and was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran. He also taught philoso­ phy as an adjunct professor at Robert B. Miller College li? fa MjI r See DEACON, next page . make the move now I I I I :s. Quality Roots 9-1T Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks > Im.37 \ I the of Members Thomapple Kellogg High School Student Council and the TK Athletic Boosters are excited about this year s homecoming events which begin wilh the first dress-up Monday, Sept. 29. Every year, homecoming is an opportunity for alumni to return to their high school and share memories with friends. An alumna who now has national and even inter­ national appeal will be part of the fun on Friday night. Jessica Price will join the festivities before the game. She will be in the parade and will sing the national anthem. The week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 will be filled with fun for students at the high school. Dress-up days include everything from “farmer day” to “spirit day.” The homecoming assembly on Friday afternoon will be a little different with students having the opportunity lo w’n Pr’zes while playing Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. J o 4 ( r M b. 3 z Staff Writer GREAT PRICES 75* VARIETIES 1I >• ■ <i V carnival games. While the fun for high school students culminates with the homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 4, the com­ munity is invited to partici­ pate on Friday, Oct. 3 with a parade and tailgate party before the game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The boosters-sponsored parade steps off Friday, Oct. 3. at 5:15 p.m. The parade will start at Lee Elementary and proceed up Main Street to the high school stadium parking lot on Green Lake Road. The boosters will host a pre-game tailgate party, with free hot dogs and other treats. There also will be inflatable games. All of this will be in stadium parking lot near the baseball diamond. The theme for both events is “carnival,” as in fair, not New Orleans-style Mardi Gras. “We would be happy to welcome any and all parade participants,” said Don Haney, of the boosters. “If by Patricia Johns GREAT SELECTION w r tk alumni invited to join festivities GREAT TREES & SHRUBS •• 3 O M 3 V • ^5' Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. ■w or o VI • competitive auto& homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice IP1^1 ' ■* lie vfdis 4 - • 3" A X* C M o c •• Stauffer & Wiggers 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 Insurance, Inc. Middlnilk Uehl Eat .7 mile. Right on Ining Rd., .9 mile. • Right on Loop Rd., .4 mile. ______________________ 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, MI 49333 0667144a •w <r o ■ Add Property Value...Maples ■ VI * • VtfBURANCE Vout perm,* * profMUn % *12 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 If �I The Sun and News, Saturday. September 27, 2008/ Page 9 A rea woman to work on environmental, flood issues A A by Patricia Johns Staff Writer N * 1" S v H: 5»«iM JS 1 hat;- an -Wii << ■ Diane Huhn has been stay­ ing with her mother. Marguerite Huhn, in Yankee Springs while she prepared to spend a year in Terrebonne Parish, La., as an environmental liaison and take on other volunteer duties. . She was a summer resi­ dent for many years while she was growing up. She attended college in Florida and New York State before earning her degree in educa­ tion. Huhn left a good-paying position with an educational publisher in New York State this summer and said she is looking forward to discover­ ing what to do with the rest of her life. Her departure was delayed for more than a week due to Hurricane Gustav, but she, her dog. Blue, and her kayak are now on their way to Louisiana. Originally she was going to take a sabbati­ cal from her job, but has decided to be fully commit­ ted to the area for a year. “I am amazed at the con­ tributions of volunteers who come to the area for one or two weeks and what they accomplish,” she said. “I thought that because I am able to make the year-long commitment, I could build on what has been accom­ plished previously.” As environmental out­ reach liaison, Huhn will work on coastal land loss and toxic environmental con­ cerns with an organization called Bayou Grace. Huhn has volunteered in the area before for two weeks and is looking for­ ward to doing more in-depth work. In her early 30s, she hopes that this year of service will help her discover what she wants to do in the future. While many are aware of the devastating impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and now Gustav and Ike, Huhn said that few are aware of the impact of coastal land loss. This issue directly con­ tributed to the amount of destruction created by hurri­ canes Katrina and Rita. The five bayous south of Houma are used as an example of how, if nothing is done quickly to restore and protect coastal Louisiana, physical DEACON, continued from previous page--------------«l K in f* • I DI “‘ ■ 1I I •V •ml1IL in Battle Creek. He was born in Norfolk, Va., to John and Doris (Koteskey) Phares Sept. 27, 1948. His mother survives. As the son of a career Navy officer, he was raised throughout the United States and came to Battle Creek from California in 1963. He graduated from Battle Creek School, High Central Community Kellogg College, and in 1979, received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Western Michigan University. He was ordained May 3, 1986, after graduat­ ing from the Diocese of Western Michigan School for Diaconate, and in 1989 received a master of arts in management degree from Nazareth College. Memorial services to cele­ brate Max's life were held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek Friday, Sept. 26. Military honors and internment will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. ft 18 SJ** 6*®1- J W” * * First Rehab PHYSICAL fl 44 construction, an adult litera­ cy program and community wellness outreach enable BGCS to form long-term relationships with communi­ ty members who are recover­ ing, often, from repetitive states of recovery. BGCS works to connect these com­ munity members with con­ tinued advocacy and out­ reach opportunities within and outside of the communi­ ty, thus building•SI a strong, * sitive untied voice that is emj wered and mobilized. While she will be working hard during the year, she is also looking forward to kayaking (the kayak went to Louisiana on the top of her car) and exploring the area. Huhn will be sharing her experiences with Sun and News readers over the next year. 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Huhn will be working with Courtney Howell who said, “I am really looking forward to the expertise and energy Diane will bring to her year here. I can’t wait to begin working with her.” Howell, seven months pregnant, had to evacuate to Virginia for several weeks following Gustav. The five bayou communi­ ties had between six and nine feet of water from Hurricane Rita, this from a storm that was more than 150 miles away. The storm was wide and powerful, For every 2.7 miles of healthy marsh, one foot of storm surge is absorbed. According to information on the Bayou Grace Web site, had there been the miles of healthy marsh along our coastline as there used to be, it is very likely that our communities would not have been flooded by Hurricane Rita and many other past hurricanes, tropical storms and, now, high tides.” Goals of volunteers work­ ing in the area over the next year include developing solutions, listening to the people of the bayou area and just meeting day-to-day needs. Huhn is already aware of the geography of the area. The Web site describes the geography of where she will be spending the next year: “If you hold out your left hand out in front of you, the back of your hand is the city of Houma and your fingers are the five bayous to the south. Your pinky is Bayou Pointe aux Chenes, with the town of Pointe aux Chenes. Your ring finger is Bayou Terrebonne, with the town of Montegut. Your middle fin­ ger is Bayou Petit Caillou, with the towns of Chauvin, Canal, Robinson Canal. and Cocodrie. Your index finger is Bayou Grand Caillou. with the town of Dulac. Your » thumb is Bayou Dularge, with the towns of Dularge and Theriot. “These five bayous were devastated by Hurricane Rita. The city of Houma was nearly flooded, an unprece­ dented occurrence.” Houma also was one of the areas recently flooded by Gustav. The land around Isles de Jean Charles, an island com­ munity between Point aux Chenes and Montegut, has reached a critical point with coastal erosion. Not only is Isles de Jean Charles experiencing the worst of the worst; it is not included in the proposed hurricane pro­ tection plan for Terrel nne Parish, said Huhn. The residents of the area who have been advised to relocate are reluctant to do so. Many have told volun­ teers, “This is our culture. We are literally seeing our land disappear. Wetlands that have protected us for centuries are now gone or dying.” Howell hopes that the attention paid to the area fol­ lowing the hurricanes may help save the coastal regions. She sees the work of volun leers like Huhn bringing a change for the better. 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They're a time for adults to model healthy behaviors and families to create positive memories. School-aged children per­ form better in school, and teens engage in less sub- THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Barry County, Michigan To NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \c V nt stance abuse when they have more frequent family meals. “If you're looking to get started with a family meal­ time routine, start slow. Try adding one meal a week, and it doesn't have to be dinner. If everyone sits down togeth­ er with limited distractions, breakfast, lunch or a snack counts, too,” says Gretchen Hofing, MSU Extension soy­ foods health educator and a registered dietitian based in Lenawee County. “The kind of food doesn't matter sandwiches and soup work as well as Sunday dinner fare. Try a meal that is quick to prepare so you have more time together enjoying the food and the company. “Consider making soy­ foods a part of your family meal,” she suggests. “Many are quick to prepare or easy to add to a dish. And they have health benefits for everyone, regardless of age. There is a wide variety of soyfoods available, and try­ ing something new could add to the fun and conversation at your meal table." Soy-based veggie burger crumbles are one of the prod­ ucts that will save time. This ground meat alternative can go right from the refrigerator or freezer into a recipe with­ out browning or draining of fat. Soy veggie crumbles are cholesterol-free and a good source of heart-healthy pro­ tein. Try the following recipe. Soy Veggie Chili," for a family meal. Have the family work together opening cans or chopping to make the preparation another opportu­ nity to be together, suggested Hofing. All of the ingredi­ ents can be prepped the day ahead and then heated when ready to eat. Look for frozen or already chopped produce for even more time savings. Consider making a double batch and freezing half for a future quick and healthy meal. For another new twist on chili, use black or yellow soybeans for the beans in this recipe. SPENCER/RITA DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT re t)N NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, will proceed to make certain public improvements unless sufficient written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the Public Hearing. The public improvements shall consist of: Improvements to Spencer Drive and Rita Court located in Section 32 of the Township by re-grading Spencer Drive and Rita Court, adding four inches of gravgrav­ el to the roads, placing asphalt over the gravel, and providing for drainage of the roadway (the “Public Improvements"). The Township intends to proceed, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make the Public Improvements. The Township Board has tentatively determined that some or all of the cost of the Public Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, which together comprise the proposed Spencer/Rita Drive Special Assessment District I Wi(i Property located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, described by the following parcel numbers and \ •oait depicted on the following map: 08-14-032-002-00 08-14-032-002-50 08-14-032-002-55 m ar T -If — 08-14-032-002-70 08-14-032-002-75 08-14-032-002-77 08-14-032-002-78 08-14-032-002-76 08-14-032-002-90 '— r* r—fl— e 3 40 1 RST PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple will hold a public hearing on September 30,2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall located at 200 E. Main Street Middleville. Michigan 49333, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Public Improvements, the proposed Special Assessment District, and all other ■ ■I ‘ 1 M fir- • f 1 matters relating to the Public Improvements. A SECOND public hearing will be held to confirm the Special Assessment Roll and the assessments against each parcel in the Special Assessment District. TAKE NOTICE that if written objections to the Public Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the first public hearing, by record owners of land whose frontage constitutes more than 20% of the total frontage upon the proposed Public Improvements, the Public Improvements shall not be made unless the Township receives petitions requesting the Public Improvements as required by statute. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a description of the Public Improvements and estimates of cost for the Public Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. r TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a property owner or person in interest must either appear and object at the public hearing or submit a letter of appearance and objection to the appear . Township prior to the public hearing in order to preserve the person’s right to appeal the speIcial assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. A record owner of land may appeal a special assessment by filing a written appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days after writ­ ten confirmation of the special assessment roll. This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple. a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Township Clerk Thomapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 Telephone: (269) 795-7202 Dated: Sept. 17, 2008 Susan J. Vlietstra. Thornapple Township Clerk 06677894 It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! Purchasing soyfoods also helps Michigan agriculture. The Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee repre­ sents the soybean producers in the state and funds soy­ bean research and education­ al efforts. For more information on the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, visit www.michigansoybean.org. For information on MSU Extension's nutrition pro­ grams, visit www.msue.msu .edu/fes and click on tl Nutrition." Look for additional soy­ food recipes at www.soy­ foods.com. Soy Veggie Chili I 1 yellow or white onion, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 teaspoon oil 1 15-oz. can of beans (soy, red kidney, pink, gar­ banzo, black or white) 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup water 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped 3 large carrots, cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons chili pow­ der 1 teaspoon cumin 2 bay leaves 8 oz. canned com 1 bag (12 oz.) frozen veg­ gie burger crumbles Brown onions and garlic in oil (be careful not to over­ cook the garlic). Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are done to your liking. Remove bay leaves before serving. Makes six 1 12 cup servings. Source: Adapted from recipe on www.soyconnection.com — NOTICE — RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the current Village Zoning Ordinances, October 13, 2008 at 8:30pm., in the Freeport Community Hall. The purpose of the changes is to comply with the State of Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act. PA Act 110 of 2006 and PA 12 of 2008. Summary are as follows: Article 11 Special Land Uses Sec. 11.02 Filing Request. Article 15 Zoning Board of Appeals, Sec. 15.01 Creation, Membership, Terms of Office. Sec. 15.08 Application and Procedures. Sec. 15.10 Decisions The full proposed changes can be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 06678116 ■W Vera Bradley bebe High School Musical Hannah Montana OFF Nicole Miller of Stnniwer Trunk Show End Sept. 29th, 2008 - Noon to 7PM FOR VISION • FOR HEARING • FOR HEALTH * • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional) v ■* WONDERING WHAT A TRUNK SHOW IS? * *- 71 fl COME IN AND ENJOY ... “Our Frame Vendor makes available their complete line of fashion wear.You can buy a frame at a discounted price that may never be available in this area. 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Here Kelsey and Jerica LaValley work on pictures created with seeds of oats, wheat, rice, oats and flax. This activity was created by Robert Cane from the Caledonia Elevator. (Photo by Patricia Johns) * 1 - ' T * * v-** • ...... -...... The drum line from the Caledonia High School band was “outstanding in the field.” Art day participants also had an opportunity to try out the steel drums from the Strike touring ensemble. (Photo by Patricia Johns) I I *Sr-.. I 4 I I * ft J ■ I r TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE PAYNE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (HIM Middleville artist Insoon Felch showed Emily and Olivia Biermacher and Katelyn Denoudon how to use Chinese calligraphy in their art. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The beginning of the elephant, a papier mache proj­ ect by the National Honor Society artists was one way these high school artists are giving back to the community. Here Talon Kappe, Emily Saliba, Dylan Cochran and Lauren Duimstra stand behind their creation. (Photo by Patricia Johns) 0 ! TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP to OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY', MICHIGAN, THE OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE PAYNE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll that includes all properties within the Payne Lake Special Assessment District benefited by the Payne Lake aquatic plant control project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project and work incidental thereto in the total amount of $75,000 which will be levied in annual installments of $15,000 over a five-year period. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PUBLIC NOTICE For the Village of Freeport Residents A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 8:45 in the Freeport Community Hall for the proposed appointed Village Treasure Ordinance. This hearing will also coincide with the proposed appointed village clerk hearing. This is a synopsis of the proposed ordinance: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, on October 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of reviewing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. Said roll may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may be further examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Treasurer. Section 1. Establishment of office. Section 2. Term of office. Michigan Tax Tribunal. Section 3. Effective date. A record owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ Section 4. Adoption. son at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall Section 5. Publication. not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll. Township Clerk: Janice Lippert *7i If anyone would like to view the proposed ordi­ nance in its entirety, it may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Township Address: Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 06678191 06678118 wr Security Lock and Safe S |{lqck andJI 4 asafe L cun J • duplicate your keys • program computer-chip keys • re-key all door locks the same • install new locks and deadbolts • unlock your car 4691 North M-37 Hwy., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4800 Can 945-9554 • • • M-F 8-5:30 for Sun & News 8 CD 877-795-SECURITY (7328) classified ads VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2008 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. Oliver, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the August 26, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the August 26, 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the minutes and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda. Lytle made a motion to accept the agenda and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: AIL Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Corson made a motion to give the DDA up to $600 for Halloween and Christmas deco­ rations. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 3. Parker made a motion to accept Resolution 08-23 to exempt the Village of Middleville Planning Commission from Certain Requirements of Act 33 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2008 relating to planning for Capitol Improvements with the Village. Oliver supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Oliver, Parker, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 4. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the September 9, 2008 meeting in •II the amount of $ 397,686.75. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: AIL Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. Pullen made a motion to accept the Finance Committee's recommendation to approve Alternative Number 3 bid of $20,706.00 with Scott Williams Builder to remodel the Police 8 • Department. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Corson). Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Oliver made a motion to accept the Public Works/ Property Committee recommen­ dation to give the bid to Dan Valley Excavating for construc­ tion Phase I for the Rock Property Access Drive in the amount $5,300.00. Parker sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 7. Pullen made a motion to approve the addition $9,000.00 architectural fees for construc­ tion administration and imple­ mentation to Fleis & VandenBrink. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six Nays: One (Corson). Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. Parker made a motion to approve the- bid for 450 tons of road salt from Morton Salt at the cost of $86.92 per ton. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 9. At 8:12 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9: •II a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06678193 ata s & a WI e st I® <1 ;S S' k■5S S y* ks N �The Sun and News. Saturday. September 27, 2008/ Page 13 Farmers markets are growing nationwide Phone: 616.891.0070 250 Maple Street The number of farmers markets in the United States continues to grow, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), reaching a total of 4.685 in August. This represents a 6.8 per­ cent increase since mid­ August 2006, when AMS reported 4,385 farmers mar- kets nationwide. Since 1994, m. when AMS began to track _ farmers markets, the number of farmers markets nation­ wide has grown by nearly 3,000. More and more con­ sumers are discovering the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF wide array of fresh, locally CALEDONIA grown produce available at BOARD OF TRUSTEES 11 EETING NOTICE farmers markets." said AMS Administrator Lloyd Day. A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of "Another reason for their Trustees will be held beginning popularity is food buyers like at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the opportunity to interact •II October 1, 2008, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, with the producers.” 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, To find a farm market in Michigan Michigan, consult the 2008 NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ Michigan Farm Market and ties may request auxiliary aids Agricultural Tourism direc­ and services for the meeting by tory, available at contacting the Township Clerk at 616.891.0070. www.MichiganFarmFun.co CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP n - VOTE NOVEMBER 4TH - ROBERT KllMiI J* - .A s 1 f ^2% 'iff; American ag o> 00 co <D CO O Thornapple Township Supervisor «<< Paid (of by die Committee to elect Robert Klinge, 307 Arlington. Middleville, Ml 4 I k 1 1 \ \ NOTICE gsw •) LAST DAY TO REGISTER I ■Jn | r*- .................. ■ ----£ "A* NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF •J THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE '.Wltar; Election will be held in Thomapple Township On Tuesday, November 04, 2008. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later I LY'IKIM than October 06, 2008. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the County Clerk’s office or the Township Clerk’s office. Registration can be verified on line at www.michigan.gov/sos or by calling your local Township Clerk as noted in this publication. Thomapple Township Office Hours TO Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed noon to 1:00 PM) Friday 9:00 AM - noon to gw Susan J. Vlietstra, Township Clerk 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Ml (269) 795-7202 06678112 e jc; ce« f > 0 15'- IB * 3 f-* • * .i- IT > ft. IK $ ’/I’ gw# Farming in the U.S. has changed since white men first settled here. A few historical tidbits: 1607 — English colonists in Jamestown, Va., planted grain, potatoes, pumpkins, melons, cotton, oranges and pineapples. 1850 - About 75 to 90 hours of labor were required to produce 100 bushels of com with a walking plow, harrow and hand planting. Yields were about 40 bushels per acre. 1858 — Mason jars, used for home canning, were invented. Less than three 1987 hours of labor and about one acre of land were required to produce 100 bushels of corn, with the farmer using a trac­ tor, five-bottom plow, 25foot plow, 25-foot tandem disk planter, 25-foot herbi­ cide applicator, 15-foot selfand propelled combine trucks. 1991 — More farmers use integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, working with nature to lessen the need for crop protectants and other inputs. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation UTES). 13. ADJOURNMENT. 06678281 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 > has changed TENTATIVE AGENDA 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 CON­ SENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the September 17, 2008 Meeting. a B. Approval to Pay Bills. C. Treasurer’s Report. D. Ordinance - (1st Reading). To Amend the Kraft Lake PUD Park Office (Foremost) to redraw the boundaries of the parcels within the PUD to accom­ modate future development and the reservation of area for future expansion of the owners use. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD/ COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Search Committee - Administrative Assistant Position. B. Rezoninq Request Meadow-Bloom LLC - for the rezoning of part of parcels of land commonly known as 5219 and 5338 100th Street, from the A, Agriculture District to the RR, Rural Residential District; and to the R-2, Medium Single Family Density District. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED - UP TO 5 MIN- PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTO­ BER 16, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUN­ Public Notice For the Village of Freeport Residents A Public Hearing for the Village of Freeport will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 8:45pm in the Freeport Community Hall, for the pro­ posed ordinance to appoint a Village Clerk. Ordinance Synopsis: An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of the Freeport Village Clerk. TY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: l.SEU 08-04-03 Parcel ID 08-16-065-011-00 A request by Robert Wolyn to construct a new garage on property located at Section 1. Establishment of office. Section 2. Term of office. 10888 Shady Lane, Middleville, ML Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will be available for public inspection during regular busi- Section 3. Effective date. hours and at the time of the public hearing. Signed, written letters of ness I____________ comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Section 4. Adoption. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individu- Section 5. Publication. als with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Rohert Lippert Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission A complete description of the proposed ordinance may be viewed in the Village Office on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Zoning Administrator 06678231 06678120 Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk Caledonia. MI 49316 Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP . PUBLIC NOTICE Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan hi. A meeting of the Election Commission, a sub-committee of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the Township Hall beginning at 5:00pm. The Township Hall is located at 250 Maple St in the Village of Caledonia. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint the election inspectors for •It •I» the General Election to be held on November 4. 2008. Jennifer Christian Clerk, Charter Township of Caledonia 06678160 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 11, 2008 Call to order at 7:40 p.m. by Supervisor McCrumb. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all those present at outdoors memorial in remembrance of September 11th, 2001. Roll call members present: McCrumb; Lippert; Cook; Jerkatis; Finkbeiner. and Constable Misak and 13 visitors. Zoning Present Staff Administrator Bob Lippert; Sandy Marcukaitis; Plan Commission Chair Strickland and Deputy Clerk VanderMeyden. Additions or Corrections to Agenda: Jerkatis requests recy­ cling discussion. Special Assessment District #34 in August) (tabled Assessment Roll. Sandy Marcukaitis will present Park Report. Public Comment: Archwood Resident Don Dawson requested chip sea| and crack seal for Archwood Drive to be considered for the 2009 Road Budget. TTES Chief Middleton reported on August activities. Requested equipment purchases to be considered next month. Trustee Finkbeiner suggested that he coordinate equipment purchases with Thomapple purchases Township to share some of the costs, Tabled matter of Special Assessment District No. 34 Assessment Roll: Clerk Lippert read letter dated August 25, 2008 requesting the paving improve­ ment on Hastings Point Road be approved as presented. Reading of minutes August 19, 2008 regarding the project also sub­ mitted. Motion made by Jerkatis, sup­ ported by M. Cook to award the contract to Wyoming Asphalt to resurface Hastings Point Road which will include the 16 parcels. 13 support the project with 3 opposed to the project. Cost will be $20,140.00 plus administra­ tive costs not to exceed $500. Interest will be at 3% assessed over 3 years, and to appear on the December 2008 tax rolls. Roll Call; McCrumb, Cook, Finkbeiner, Jerkatis, Lippert YES. No-NONE. Motion passed. Sandy Marcukaitis presented the Board information on the cement and building for the Park. Requested Fleis & VandenBrink to oversee the project. Motion by • • Jerkatis, supported by Lippert to permit Fleis & VandenBrink to supervise the bidding and design of Park Structure not to exceed $3500. Approved by All. Motion passed. Approval of Draft Minutes August 14, 2008; August 19, 2008 and September 2, 2008 all approved as presented. Zoning Administrator/Bob Lippert. 6 Site Plan Reviews month of August. Commission Planning approved an accessory building by Special Exception use for a lot on Willson Drive by Turner Lake. Presented fence Ordinance No. 09-01-08 for approval. Motion made by J. Lippert, sup­ ported by M. Cook to adopt. Approved by all. Motion passed. • • Subdivision Ordinance pre­ sented. Motion by Cook support- ed by McCrumb to update Ordinance No. 46 to include enabling act of 2008. Approved by all. Motion passed. Adopted Ordinance No. 09-02-08. Z.B.A. report for August was granted on the Kuhtic property (located 1498 Patterson Road) for a private road (named Roberts Drive) with a mainte­ nance agreement to be signed by the Landowners on the road. Rezoning of the three parcels from AG to Single family resi­ dence approved on motion by supported Jerkatis, by Finkbeiner. All yes. Parcel Subdivision Request #08-09-02 (owner Larry Knowles) was tabled pending fur­ ther clarification by attorney Lohrstorfer. Cook made motion, supported by Finkbeiner all yes. Complaint was received on a parcel in the wetland area of Sweetland. Drain Commissioner to inspect. Supervisor McCrumb present­ ed general correspondence. Jerkatis questioned the materials that are left at the recycler that are not recyclables. To maintain control of what is being left Jerkatis suggested video cameras be installed for surveillance. McCrumb to obtain estimates. Jerkatis also suggested the parking lots be enlarged at the Township Hall and Fire Station to accommodate the increased traf­ fic expected on Election Day in November. Hazardous Waste Collection at Barry County Expo Center is OCTOBER 4, 2008. Treasurer’s Report approved as presented. Accounts Clerk’s Report: the amount of payable in i $43,571.26; plus additional $774. for Treasurer postage and clerk; Approved by Jerkatis, supported by Finkbeiner. All Yes. Payroll approved by $11,404.65 supported by Finkbeiner, Jerkatis. All yes. DEO permit approved at 3088 Elmwood Beach Road. Clerk presented the auditor agreement from Seigfried Crandall in the amount of $8600. Motion by Cook, supported by Jerkatis to approve. All Yes. Comment: Patricia Public Johns encouraged the Park Committee to re-apply to the DNR for a grant. Old Business/New » usiness; Supervisor McCrumb submitted letter received from Warren Wheeler and Cathy Strickland requesting the dissolution of the Park Committee, and establish a Park Commission according to their requirements outlined in the letter. Clerk Lippert presented‘ a .. ..................... copy of the State Requirements establishing a Park for Discussion by Commission. Board members determined that the Park Committee has been extremely productive and con­ cluded there is no need to estab­ lish a Park Commission following State requirements. Mary Cook gave a brief verbal 911 Committee review. There being no further busi­ ness motion by Jerkatis, support­ ed by Cook to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Approved by all. Respectfully submitted by Jan Lippert, Clerk Complete text of minutes may be read at the Township Hall during 06678294 regular office hours. - •■ �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 27, 2008 Defense and long drives get Scots past ‘Cats z * I « rj $ J I V. 53 2i 6J , ip > 30 4 * & (ill* JI? V ‘2^5^ J • r 1 « r) ■ ♦ - — ■ — ■■ A' — — _______ .■ — ■i ■■■■■ A'-i 10 >. - ___________ - Caledonia’s Kevin Jousma (right) sacks Wayland quarterback Jack Weick for a 14yard loss in the first quarter of the Scots’ 28-7 win Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor I • I The one score Wayland managed on homecoming night in Caledonia couldn’t be fully charged to the Caledonia defense. Wayland jumped in front 7-0, after a shaky first drive by the Fighting Scot offense, which left the Wildcats with just 30 yards to cover. The Caledonia offense spent the second half making up for that, allowing the defense to rest on the sideline while running the ball right at the Wildcats. Caledonia scored a 28-7 win to improve to 5-0 and 30 in the O-K Gold Conference. Caledonia fullback Nick Schumaker finds a hole behind the blocks of Taylor Burrows (79) and Brent Steele (21) to race for 17 yards in the first quarter Friday night against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Our defense played out­ The “big boys”, offensive standing tonight,” said linemen including Justin Caledonia head coach Steve Warren, Taylor Burrows, that covered 68 yards in 11 Uyl. (Wayland) got on the Dan Oster, Dan Lenartz, and rushes. Schumaker ended board first, but our offense Ben Thompson, helped the that drive too, with a fiveput (the defense) in a bad Scots to two second half yard touchdown run. spot.” touchdown drives that took That’s always our phiWayland managed just nearly 12 minutes off the losophy around here,” Uyl 163 yards of total offense on clock between them. With said. “We want to play ball the night. The Fighting the Scots already leading control offense. Schumaker Scots had 406, with 362 of 14-7 late in the third quarter, got some tough yards. I that coming on the ground, coach Uyl was able to thought our quarterback ran Fullback Nick Schumaker employ the kind of strategy well. Our offensive line was led the Fighting Scots with he likes “grind it out; three- physical.” 22 carries for 183 yards and yards and a cloud of dust, Scot quarterback Luke three touchdowns, and each The Scots rushed 14 times Wiest rushed 14 times for 61 one of those 22 carries covering 87 yards on a drive yards, while Dylan Ball gained positive yardage. that ended in a two-yard added 14 carries for 78 "I saw holes,” Schumaker Schumaker touchdown dive yards and Ryan Ulanch said of the Scots second half with 9:35 to go. After a eight carries for 42 yards. dominance. “My big boys fourth down stop by the Caledonia answered up front did their job and I Caledonia defense, the Scot Wildcat quarterback Jack was able to find the holes. offense started another drive (I 99 Weick’s 20-yard first quarter touchdown with a oneyard touchdown run by Schumaker with 11:03 left in the opening half. The Scots then moved in front by moving 70 yards in the final minute and a half of the sec­ ond quarter. Wiest completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to Ball. Caledonia's Collin Hoffman was perfect on all four of his extra-point attempts. Weick was 10-of-19 passing for 87 yards for Wayland, with Kevin Farmer hauling in five passes for 35 yards. Brady Forcier led the Wildcats on the ground with nine carries for 51 yards. “It's a big win,” Uyl said, “It’s a great rivalry, with the cowbell.” “Our defense played lights out against: a very, very, very good Wayland football team. The Scots will take them one at a time, but very good football teams are all that are left on the schedule. Caledonia heads to Hastings for another homecoming night contest this coming Friday. The Saxons knocked off Forest Hills Eastern 48-21 last night. i. / / SI w kl ’ I rN * 11/1 I I 99 • 'A lit >1I l‘ 11 j rI u 1 II i 99 Hurry-up offense helps TK score its first points in Gold by Brett Bremer a-1 it -r ’-F I 4 1 J 1 1 ; a •• •-J if “ SIH Tho Pinhtinr, e™fo> n>,i™ Doll _______ _ ____ :_u.x u_... The Fighting Scots’ Dylan Ball (bottom left) and Brett McCarty (bottom right) haul down Wayland running back Brady Forcier early in the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I of-13 throwing the ball for Sports Editor 94 yards. Marcus The Trojans may have McKeough led the Trojan found an option to explore ground-game. But again, too offensively on Friday night, many turnovers hurt. The South Christian scored a Trojans coughed up the 35-13 O-K Gold Conference football four times, someover win Thornapple thing a team can’t do and Kellogg’s varsity football hope to stay in a football team in Byron Center, but game against a team such as the Trojans were able to South Christian which is score their first points of the now 5-0 on the season. conference season so far. Thornannle Kellogg Thornapple Steve Crawford complet- turned the ball over on an ed an 80-yard scoring drive interception on its first for the Trojans in the final series of downs to start the seconds of the first half, game. The Sailors started with a seven-yard touch- with the ball inside the down run, which pulled his Trojan ten-yard line, but team to within 21-6 at the came away without any break. points. It was the first of two The Trojans took over times in the game that the possession of the ball with Trojan defense would shut less than a minute remaining the door on the Sailors in the half. inside the ten. “It seems like when they “Defensively again, we get a clock on them, that’s were quite solid. I know the when things start to click, score is 35, but these kids said Thornapple Kellogg made some pretty good head coach Chad Ruger. “I plays. The two big stops mean, in 50 seconds they inside the ten were excitwent 80 yards down the ing,” Ruger said, field. The kids started to The second came late in catch the ball and they start- the game, with the Trojans ed making positive yards down 28-13. after the catch.” “I challenged the kids to The passing game worked go all out. I said, I realize okay for the Trojans for the game is kind'of out of much of the night. TK quar- hand here, but let’sTwin this terback Kyle Bobolts was 9- little victory,” Ruger said. 99 99 “The kids came off the field like they just won the game. The credit goes to these kids for just not quitting. If that's what we have to hang our hats on this season, I’m proud of them. They will not quit.” Crawford scored both Trojan touchdown runs on the night, adding a three­ yard scoring run on TK's opening drive of the second half, after the Sailors had gone up three touchdowns with a TD on their first drive of the second half. Crawford also had six tackles to lead the TK defense, including a sack and two tackles for a loss. Jacob Bultema, Shane Moore, and Thomas Tabor added three tackles each. South Christian was just able to make big plays when it needed to, like converting on a third-and-13. The Trojans couldn't. The Trojans will go for their first league win again this coming Friday, when they host Grand Rapids Catholic Central for homecoming. The Cougars are now 4-1 on the year and 2-1 in the league after topping Ottawa Hills 49-26 last night. III 1 r I 1 11 J * < JWjtSBneliel di — ilii h ritness ▼I * If I -*1 "I *ll iTIlF I? l> �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 27, 2008/ Page 15 III Scots and Hawks set for showdown in the Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor *» ”k< The stage is set for the biggest O-K Gold Conference cross country dual of the season, as the Fighting Scot boys’ team will take on Forest Hills Eastern this Wednesday at the league meet hosted by Wayland. Caledonia, Forest Hills Eastern, and Thornapple Kellogg will square off against each other in races Wednesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. The Caledonia boys improved to 4-0 in the league with a pair of wins last Wednesday at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, and the Hawk boys improved to 3-0 with two wins. Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s’ Jimmy McKeiver had the top boys' individual time of the day, finishing in 16 minutes 36.60 seconds. ■ In the dual with Hastings, the Saxons had two of the top three finishers, but Caledonia's top five were all in before Hastings' third run­ ner. Emily Rossman was second in 20:41.42, Lisa Schultz fourth in 21:10, Addie Johnson fifth in 21:43, Courtney Stauffer sixth in 22:00, and Alyssa Petz sev­ enth in 22:12. “Our lead two, of Emily Rossman and Lisa Schultz, are doing a really nice job of running consistently fast times," said Caledonia girls' coach Ben Howell, “and freshman Addie Johnson had a strong day to run third for the team.” Hastings' Nicole Frantz won the race in 20:18. and her teammate Molly Smith was third in 20:48. Catholic Central was led by Rachel The next four finishers in the race between the Cougars and Scots were from Caledonia. Hastings top two were able to break up that Caledonia pack some. The Fighting Scots topped Catholic Central 21-40 and Hastings 20-41. Anthony Sterzick led the Fighting Scots, placing sec­ ond in the race with the Cougars and Saxons, with a time of 16:46. He was fol­ lowed in by Kort Alexander who was fourth in 17:04, Ben Diefenbach fifth in 17:24. Dylan Anderson sixth in 17:34. and Matt Lacina ninth in 18:01. Hastings’ Troy Dailey was third in 16:55 and Dane Schils eighth in 17:47. girls Caledonia’s improved to 2-1 in the league, by topping Catholic Central 17-44 and Hastings 24-34. Fischer who finished in 21:56. Ionia's boys dominated their Division 1 race at Perry Bob Saturday’s Invitational at Lowell High School. On a criss-crossing 4— ■M, «i j? t> I), u 2 V- hilly course the Bulldogs fin­ ished the day with 37 points, to the second-place Scots' 65. West Ottawa was third with 70 points, and Byron Center fourth with 81 in the eight-team field. All seven Bulldog runners finished in the top 20. with Kyle Slaughter leading the way by placing first in 16:40. See CROSS, next page Hastings wins singles, TK wins doubles in league dual 1 * biB I'lVrf *• I > JJ * ft. l> - r. - CL The Scots’ Courtney Stauffer starts a down hill stretch towards the milemark at Saturday’s Bob Perry Invitational in Lowell. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •* 5 A* 5- 4 Caledonia’s Scotty Brooks (27) and Ionia’s Joe Bauer sprint towards the finish line Saturday morning in the Division 1 race at Lowell’s Bob Perry Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a to •-: <■ **» ** Alone the Saxons were better on Monday. Together the Trojans were stronger. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg ended their O-K Gold Conference boys' ten­ nis match in a 4-4 tie on afternoon Monday in Hastings. The Saxons won all four singles matches, while the Trojans took all four on the doubles side. None of the winners gave up even a sing]e set. Mitch Kolanowski topped Sven Bettendorf at the top spot, 6-1,6-0. At second sin­ gles, Hastings' Riley McLean tooned topped Josh Steensma 6-3, 6-1. At third singles, Eric Pettengill defeated Rock VanZegeren 7-6(1), 6-3. Dylan Downs scored a 6-2 6-0 win over Seth VanKuiken at fourth singles. The tightest match on the doubles side was at number four, where the Trojan team of Kirk Barber and Ben Delger won 6-3, 7-5. At first doubles, TK's Tyler Postma and Colin Texter defeated Stephen Krammin and Nick Wallace 6- 0, 6-2. TK’s Cade Dammen and Jon Yates won 7- 5, 6-0 at second doubles. The Trojan third doubles team of Graham Lince and Tyler Swanson won 6-4, 6-0. Wednesday, the Trojans fell 8-0 against Forest Hills Eastern. The Trojans didn't take a set on the day, and lost 6-0, 6-0 at half the flights against the talented Hawks' team. The Trojans host Caledonia Wednesday to close the league duals. TK is currently 2-3-1 in the league. On Wednesday, the Trojans head to Kenowa Hills for a non-conference contest. 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September 27, 2008 i CROSS, continued from previous page-----Sterzick was sixth to lead the in Scots. 17:14. Alexander was seventh in 17:20. Evan Zych 16th in 17:51. Anderson 17th in 17:54, and Scotty Brooks 19th in 17:57. Grandville’s girls won their Division 1 race, finish­ ing with 28 points. Ionia was second with 75, followed by West Ottawa 80, Byron Center 99. and Caledonia 116 in the top five of the eight-team field. Rossman led Caledonia, placing 13th in 21:08.1 iging out teammate Schultz who was 14th in 21:08.8. Stauffer was the third Scot to finish, placing 18th in 21:49. followed by Johnson 33rd in 22:56. and Petz who was 38th in 23:28. Grandville's Danielle Tepper was the individual champion. finishing in 19:24. Caledonia tennis tops Ottawa Hills, but falls against GRCC Caledonia's varsity boys* tennis team fell for just the second time this season in the 0-0 K Gold Conference on Wednesday afternoon. Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped the Scots, 7I. Ben Dion scored the lone win for the Fighting Scots, at fourth singles, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Caledonia is now 4-2 in the conference this season, and 5-3 overall. The Scots got their fourth - league win Monday, topping Ottawa Hills 84). Eric Pell won 6-0. 60 at first singles for the Scots. Ryan VanRavenswaay won 6-2. 6-3 at second singles. Trent Pontious won 6-2, 6-4 at third singles. Dion scored a 6-2. 6-1 win at number four. On the doubles side, the Scots earned the points at third and fourth doubles by default. At first doubles, Steve Babcock and Sam Dion won 6-2, 6^4. At num­ ber two, Connor Donker and Kadc Boverhof scored a 6-0. 6-0 win. The Scots close out the league regular season with a dual at Thomapple Kellogg Monday afternoon. On Thursday, Caledonia visits Rockford. The league tour­ nament is slated for next Saturday at Forest Hills Eastern. Cyclocross bicycle race coming to Caledonia by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 4, Caledonia's Lakeside Park and Kraft Lake Middle School trails will be alive with bicycle races. These are not normal bicycle races; these are cyclocross races. Cyclocross races take place typically in the autumn and winter and consist of many laps of a short (1.5 to 2-mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obsta­ cles requiring riders to quickly dismount, carry' the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount in one motion. Races are generally between 30 minutes and an hour long, with the distance varying. on depending ground conditions. The event in Caledonia will feature three races. The excitement begins at 11 a.m. with the C race, designed for beginners. This race will last 30 minutes. YJ At noon, the B race for intermediate riders and the masters race for those over 40 years start. These races last 45 minutes. The real fun begins at 1 p.m. with the A race for experienced cyclocross rac­ ers. This event will last 60 minutes. Cost to participate in the race is $15, and participants register the day of the race. “Just show up. sign the wavier of liability, pay your $15 and have a bunch of fun," said cyclist Martin Hall. “Or grab your cowbell and come to cheer on the rac­ ers as they maneuver their way through the course." Registration and start/finish areas will be at Lakeside Park's baseball field parking lot. Lakeside Park is on Lake Street just north of down­ town Caledonia. Information about future cyclocross events will be available at the race. For more information about this event and cyclocross racing visit www.kisscross.com Call... 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The teams went back and forth, with Caledonia win­ ning game one 25-18 and game three 25-13. In the even numbered games though, the Saxons squeaked out 25-23 wins. In the fifth and deciding game, Caledonia scored a 15-10 victory. Michelle Butcher led the Caledonia attack with 15 kills as well as 14 digs. Lindsee Weis had 41 assists from her setter position, and also paced her team with eight aces. Nicole Chase added 12 digs and 12 kills for the Scots, while Natalie Radzikowski and Laura Knight chipped in seven kills each. Hastings got ten kills and three aces from Brittany Hickey. Saxons setter Sam Watson had 19 assists. The Scots were 2-2 at their own Caledonia Invitational Saturday. The Scots topped Zeeland West 25-23, 25-23 and DeWitt 25-17, 24-26, 15-9. Caledonia fell 25-14, 25-15 to Grand Rapids Christian, and 25-13, 27-25 to Forest Hills Central. Chase had a good day for the Scots, leading the team in digs with 33 and serving 95perccnt while connecting for five aces. Knight finished the day with 25 kills, and Weis had 65 assists. / MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODYSHOP • Scots edge Hastings in five games for O-K Gold victory • w • • |• Winchester keeps up fast pace, but Wildcats top TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Wayland was better than Thornapple Kellogg on Wednesday, as the O-K Gold Conference met for its sec­ ond set of duals at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. But Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester once for the second time this season had the best girls' time of the day. She won her race against the Wildcats in 18 minutes 34.20 seconds. Only five other girls in the league broke 21 minutes on the day. South Christian's Kelsey Burgess, who was the winner in her team’s race with Forest Hills Eastern. had the second best time of the day but was still over 42 seconds off Winchester's pace. Asa team, the Thomapple Kellogg girls fell to the Wayland Wildcats 24-31 and are now 1-2 in the conference this season. Molly Wilson, the Trojans' second finisher, was fifth in the dual with a time of 22:06. Jessica Crawford was seventh in 22:51. Kathrin Koch eighth 22:52. in Danielle Fredcnburg tenth in 23:57, and Danielle Fredcnburg tenth in 23:57. Wayland's girls were led by Kelsey Sterkenburg. who placed second in 20:32. Her teammate Melissa Russo was third in 21:02 and Alex Forsythe was fourth in 21:06. The Trojan boys are 0-3 in the league, after falling to Wayland 23-32. Wayland's Neal White and Zach Kasper finished 12 in the race, in 17:25 and 18:29 respectively. TK's Dustin Brummel was third in 18:40. followed by teammates Tim Olsen fourth in 18:47, Carl Olsen seventh in 19:08, Matt Williamson ninth in 19:43, and Dominic Bicrenga tenth in tenth in 20:02. “Everyone had a good solid race," said TK boys' coach Josh Reynolds. “Wayland just simply over­ matched us and put them­ selves into better scoring positions." Bicrenga, as well as fellow varsity runners Neil Bcrgsma and Troy Dunkelbcrger ran their personal best races. So too did JV runners Nate Seifert and James Vannettc. The Trojans run against Forest Hills Eastern and Caledonia in this coming Wednesdays O-K Gold Conference duals hosted by Wayland. ________ 'W '^mni ii *ii| - ? « Go! * ’loij BLACK TOP SOIL SCREENED, $15/yd - Delivered in 12 yd. loads WASHED STONE 1/4 INCH TO 1 INCH - $15/yd + delivery [mil V th 1 INCH TO 2 INCH - $20/yd + delivery DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 Catering to homeowners in... Caledonia, Middleville, Hastings, Gun Lake, Shelbyville, Wayland, Green Lake, Dutton, Dorr o c-i ’J i �The Sun and News Saturday. September 27. 200& Page 17 Sailors hold the lead heading into Monday’s Gold tourney Forest Hills Eastern won O-K as many Gold Conference jamborees as South Christian’s varsity girls’ golf team this fall (2). Hastings won more (3). But it’s the Sailors who head into Monday’s league champi­ onship meet Monday at Boulder Creek Golf Course with the lead. The Sailors won two league jamborees, but fin­ ished second in four and third in the other. Hastings and FHE both fell below third at one point or another during the league’s regular season. That was the case at the league’s Final jamboree Thursday, at Centennial Country Club in Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Eastern took first with a score of 174. South Christian finished w ith a 176, followed by Catholic Central 183. Hastings 183. Caledonia 185. Wayland 219. Thomapple Kellogg 222. and Onawa Hills 333. The Cougars edged Hastings on a fifth score tie­ breaker to help the Sailors extend their lead over the second-place Saxons. On the day. Thomapple Kellogg was led by Macy Chamberlin who fired a 41. The Trojans also got a 58 from Shannon Hamilton, a 59 from Emmy Peacock, and a 64 from Whitney LaVire. Hastings was led by a four-over par 37 from Gabrielle Shipley. Other individual scores were not available. edged Sailors The Hastings at Hastings Country Club Tuesday afternoon, as South Christian s top two players fired the two lowest rounds of the day. Jackie DeBoer carded a 40 and Heather Marks a 42 on the front nine to lead their team to a final total of 180. The Saxons fired a 188. followed by Forest Hills Eastern 193. Caledonia 196. 219. Central Catholic Thomapple Kellogg 222. and Way land 227. Shipley tied Marks for the second-best round of the day. with a 42. The Saxons also got a 44 from Barbie Buehler, a 50 from Kacy Hooten, and a 52 from Jessica Kloosterman. The Sailors’ final two scores were a 47 from Morgan Lcep, and a 51 from Kelsey VanDy ke. Caledonia and Forest Hills o Caledonia’s Britni Gregory hits her ball out of a sand trap on the front side of the number nine green at Hastings Country Club on Tuesday afternoon, during the sixth O-K Gold Conference jamboree of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eastern both had three golfers break 50 on the day. Britni Gregors led the Scots with a 47. while Courtney Corson and Katie De me use both shot 49. Caledonia also received a 51 from Stacie Uh 1 WfetatrjijL... Trojan girls downed by another talented Gold foe <• ilC* iaWifei Ute «1 kat tei fc «h-. ■ Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessie Jacobs knocks her ball out of the rough on number nine at Hastings Country Club Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 B The Trojan’s Shannon Hamilton sends a Chip shot towards the green on number nine at Hastings Country Club Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - niiK i * £ J* i .J & r J The Trojans are finding out how tough the O-K Gold Conference is this season. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity volleyball team fell to I3 in the league Tuesday night, dropping a 3-0 decision to Grand Rapids The Central. Catholic Cougars won by the scores of 25-21. 25-12. 25-14. Alyssa Bowerman led the Trojans with six kills on the night, and Kate Scheidcl had 17 assists. In back to back weeks the Trojans faced teams that reached a regional final in Class B last year, first South Christian and now Grand Rapids Christian. This coming Tuesday, the Trojans travel to Wayland to take on an improving Wildcat squad. This Saturday (Sept. 27). the Trojans will be a part of the Cedar Springs Invitational. Caledonia’s Stacie Moll reacts to a missed putt on the number nine green at Hastings Country Club Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Troians get big win, suffer *4* •■»**** big loss in the conference FRONTIER HEATING ti 11:<*• • 'jgfc* st Moll. Thornapple Kellogg had one break 50. as Chamberlin fired a 46. Peacock and Hamilton added 56’s for TK. and Caitlin Nosanov fired a 64. *5< ’!«■ five goals for the Trojans, and Trevor Dalton. Steve Cung Bik. and C hris Garrison added on tally each. The Trojans outshot the Bengals 19-0 on the night. “It was a game that we found to be mostly like a practice 1 guess,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. The Trojans came out on each end in a pair of lopsided varsity soccer contests this week in the O-K Gold Conference Kellogg Thomapple scored an 8-0 win over Tuesday Hills Ottawa evening. Curtis Bouchard scored oee 770*6 ■> • Lockouts • Tire Service • Accident Recovery • Long Haul a Off-Road "* Dependable, damage free towing! I I w I f* * US •71. i? ’2 945-0191 J. s 11 fey AM •Jr BOBBIN'S l . ... . ........ IM. AUTO SERVICE, INC. Ovwrr.Jc0TMMH.A5ff Wortrr T/cAukth* «wr 20 vrurs __ “The level of play was not as I wanted from our guys. They did not play at a level of intensity that I was expecting. It was very slug­ gish. so hopefully we ll be better this Thursday.” South Christian proved to be a much better opponent, scoring a 7-0 win over the Trojans. Drew Lockwood scored three times for the Sailors, including twice in a five-goal first half. Justin Gregg chipped in a pair of goals for the Sailors. TK is now 2-8 overall this season in the conference. The Trojans visit Byron Center for a non-conference contest Monday afternoon, then travels for a pair of O-K Gold games on Tuesday and Thursday at Catholic Central and W’ay land. & COOLING The Company Ba 'dt by Referrals 9790 Cherry Valley Avenue Pre-Season Furnace Tune-Up Special Expires 10/30/08 £ Our trained techs will perform a 33 point safety tune-up. Be ready for winter! Call 891-8900 TO ARRANGE A CONVENIENT TIME �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 27, 2008 Scots and Hawks battle through 2 OT's to by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern both scored on a penalty kick in their big O-K Gold Conference showdown Tuesday night in Ada. both teams had a player receive a yellow card, and both teams scored two goals. The contest between two top teams in the league * io -• r- • Caledonia’s Jason Hodge (10) chases after Forest Hills Eastern’s Zach Retterath (16) as teammates Mitchal Rosendall (left) and Nathan Bivins (right) look on during the first half of Tuesday night’s 2-2 tie at FHE. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ended in a 2-2 tie after two overtime periods. The big difference at the moment between the two teams is that the tie helped the Hawks pull a little bit further ahead of the Fighting Scots in the race for the league championship. FHE is the only team to defeat the Scots in the conference this season, while FHE remains undefeated (10-0) in the league. Caledonia would need some help to catch the Hawks, because this was the Scots' second tie in league play. “I’m proud,’' said Caledonia head coach Blair Lincoln Tuesday, “We weren’t picked to be in this race. That's the most important thing.” “These kids, as you saw tonight, they didn’t quit. They don't just accept the fact that other teams are more talented than they are." The Hawks, ranked third in the state, scored a pair of goals late in the first half to build a 2-1 lead on their home field Tuesday. Caledonia got the game tying goal from Jason Hodge, after Kerry Bestrom and Nate DeBoer teamed up with 77527539 some nice passes to find him in the front of the net with 21:58 to play. The Scots had a handful of good chances against the Hawks. Their first came when DeBoer stole the ball away from the last FHE defender after the Hawks had dropped the ball back into their own. DeBoer was taken down as he broke towards the goal, and Hodge convert­ ed on the ensuing penalty kick less than ten minutes into the game. That lead lasted nearly 20 minutes, until the Hawks drew a direct kick just out­ side of the Caledonia penalty box. The only ball that got past Caledonia keeper Blake Higley during the flow of play came with 22:55 left in the half, as Caledonia's defense struggled to get the ball out of a crowd in front of the net on the play and Zach Myers eventually got a clear shot off. The Hawks then got a penalty kick of their own, with 1:32 left in the first half, which Myers booted in. Higley made 14 saves on the night, some of them spectacular. “I don’t know how many (saves) he had,” Lincoln said of Higley. “Some of them in the overtime were right at him and some of them weren’t. His positioning is so •It •J I great. He puts so much pres­ sure on himself, even after they score on a PK he's kick­ ing the ball in frustration. He’s so competitive. I love *7 See SOCCER, next page r ft ■c P' 0 Forest Hills Eastern goal keeper Graham Wallace takes the ball off the head of Caledonia’s Ben Wunderink, as Hawks defender Lawrence Murray watches from underneath the play, dur­ ing Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference contest. 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Forest Hills proved a deeper squad on the night, taking two of the three scor­ ing positions in each of the three relays and winning the final two. TK-Hastings swimmers did win the first NS k ri 1 I' 1 kJ I * ’’y J 3l> * ^0 * J fiu * * u SOCCER, continued from t - - Ife • previous page * him for it.” Caledonia scored its tenth win of the season, and improved to 7-1-2 in the league by topping Wayland Thursday night 6-1. Hodge had two goals in the first half, and added a third in the second to lead the Fighting Scots. Charlie Mulliner finished the game with a pair of goals, and Dale Domer had one for the Scots, who led 3-0 at the half. The Fighting Scots host Hastings Tuesday, then take on South Christian on the road Thursday. J ‘ Wr I Bl I pmlitefaiKa IQ tuuskeke w • : I ex it d i. ixlss® Swimming lessons begin November 1 V I I1* 9 The next round of swim­ ming lessons through the YMCA will be starting Nov. 1 at the Thornapple Kellogg pool. Remaining classes include Guppy, Eel/Ray, Polliwog 1, Pike and Minnow/Fish. at online Register www.ymcaofbarrycounty.or g, then click the link to youth programs. For more information, call Ryan Rose, program director at 269-945-4574 ext. 101. r 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 1 Ilk h/V 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 ot children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly J 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 the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. r- i 06663951 i EQUAL MOUSMQ OPPORTUNITY one, to give their team its only lead of the night. The team of Audrey Hoag, Alex de Goa, Danielle Rosenberg, and Natalie VanDenack took the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 2.75 seconds, but Forest Hills teams finished second and third behind them. The Trojan advantage was then erased as NorthernEastern's Sarah Greeley and Kelsey Pakkala finished first and second in the 200-yard freestyle. Their team led the rest of the night. NorthernEastern swimmers also fin­ ished first and second in the 100-yard butterfly, the 500yard freestyle, and the 100yard backstroke. VanDenack scored a win !n..?uhL 5.?lya.rd„ fLeeS/2^ touching the wall in 26.46 seconds, and won the 100yard freestyle in 57.13. KelloggThornapple Hastings is now 3-1 in the OK Rainbow Tier III this sea­ son. The team visits West Catholic Tuesday, then will be at the Ottawa Hills Invite Thursday afternoon. Help Wanted Business Services Antiques Real Estate 94 YEAR, LOCAL company needs full & part-time peo­ ple, many positions open, no experience needed, we train. Weekly pay. (616)245-7298. GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter & downspout system, one 1for every problem & budget. Before you sign a high priced contract with the big dty firms, get a price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING (269)945-0004 FIELDSTONE FARM ANTIQUES now open. New Fall hours, Fridays 12-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays, lpm-4pm or by appointment. 9449 Wingeier Ave., Alto. 1/2 Mile south of 92nd St. (M-50). (616)7650120 3 BEDROOM HOME ON 5 ACRES. 3-1/2 car attached garage, 2-112 baths, large fenced in back yard. 15 years old, cathedral ceilings, large kitchen & dining room, large deck off main floor, oak stairway. Thomapple-Kellogg schools. $175,000. Call 517-507-9941 ~ ra asADMINISTRATIVE SISTA^NT- The Charter Township of Caledonia is seeking 'career-orientated ___ and self-motivated candi­ •It dates for this position. Under the supervision and direction of the Township Manager and Planner, pro­ v’^es primary administra­ tive support to the Township Manager and Planner and Township Supervisor. Position requires a high level of proficiency in administrator support tasks, computer applications and attention to detail. A high school diploequivalent is rema, or its equiv, quired. Post high. school ed­ ucation is preferred. The hourly pay range for this position is $14.26-$17.11, plus a benefit package. A complete job description and application form is available by con­ tacting Linda at 616-891-0070 or visiting the Township Office during business hours. Complete application forms and resume should be sent to Bryan Harrison, Township Supervisor, Charter Township of Caledonia, 250 maple Street, Caledonia, MI 49316. Applications must be received by noon on Friday, October 4, 2008. POSTAL JOBS $17.89$28.27/HR,now hiring. For application & free government job info, call For Rent American Assoc, of Labor 1APARTBEDROOM 1 913-599-8226. 24/hrs. em­ MENT: $565 / month, in­ ployment services. eludes all utilities. Call (616)617-6765. FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, unfurnished Rent between $525 & $600 per month in Caledonia area with easy access to M6, (616)481-4230.____________ FOR RENT: STUDIO apt. $50/week, 1/4 electric & heat, private entrance, free satellite, with 1/2 of a garage (269)795-7354________ LARGE STORAGE UNITS for rent. 10'x23', ONLY $75/month. 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Area residents can take the first step toward getting help or can just check their emo­ tional health by attending the free, anonymous screenings offered at the following sites in Hastings on Thursday, Oct. 9: • Pennock Hospital Conference Center, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Barry-Eaton District Health Department, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • B arry County Commission on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals will have the opportunity to complete a written screening test, hear an educational presentation, and talk individually with a mental health professional. Referrals will be provided to those in need. All screenings are free and anonymous. Most people think they know only "aa little" or "almost nothing" about the illness of depression, accord­ ing to the National Mental Health Association. They also may suffer from anxiety disorders, which tend to go undiagnosed since physical illnesses mask or Color is the key to a healthy diet As children, many of today’s adults were probably told to eat their greens, but what about the reds, oranges, yellows and blues? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the 5 A Day Partnership encourages people to "sam­ ple the spectrum" of the col­ orful vegetables and fruit available this season. Fruits and vegetables look good, taste great and contain needed vitamins and miner­ als. A variety of fruits and vegetables are available in many ways because they come fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and as 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice. The more reds, oranges, greens, yellows, and blues on a plate, the more nutritional value the meal has. Nutrition research shows that colorful vegetables and fruit contain the needed vitamins, miner­ als, and fiber to promote health. Need ideas on how to increase fruit and vegetable intake? Start the day with 100 percent fruit or veg­ etablejuice. Slice bananas or strawberries on top of a bowl of cereal. Have a salad with lunch, and an apple for an afternoon snack. Include a vegetable with dinner and total about five cups of fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips to get started: • Keep food fresh and interesting by combining fruits and vegetables of dif­ ferent flavors and colors, like red grapes and bananas. • Having fruit and vegeta­ bles visible and easy to grab increases the tendency to eat them. For instance, store cut and cleaned produce at eye level in the refrigerator or keep a big bowl of fruit on the table. • Get fruit and vegetables at restaurants, too. Try some of theses healthy choices: veggie pizza, pasta with veg­ etables (but watch out for those high-fat cream sauces, fresh vegetable wrap, broth­ based vegetable soups, sub­ stitute a small salad for fries, and try vegetables from a salad bar. According to the CDC, in 2003, only 23.1 percent of the population consumed five or more fruits and veg­ etables per day nationwide. In Michigan, that number fell to 20.2 percent per day. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department encour­ ages the community to remember to eat “5 A Day.” said Kori Zimmerman of the Barry County Mental Health Authority. As the American Anxiety Disorders Association reports, "Depression and anxiety go together in the elderly, as they do in the young, with almost half of those with major depression also meeting the criteria for anxiety and about one-quar­ ter of those with anxiety meeting criteria for major depression.” Depression is not a normal part of aging. Depression is a medical condition that involves feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure in usual distract attention from the underlying or co-occurring psychiatric condition. On National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 9, Barry County Community Mental Health Authority will spon­ sor a free program to teach individuals about depression and anxiety. Americans regularly learn their cholesterol numbers and blood pressure, but they rarely consider being tested for depression or anxiety. “This is unfortunate because people spend a con­ siderable time visiting doc­ tors and have ample opportu­ nity to discuss their moods,” activities and hopelessness. Generalized anxiety disor­ der, which involves constant worry over everyday things is often accompanied by physical complaints such as nausea or sweating and inter­ feres with daily functioning. Often, Americans are embarrassed to broach the issue and their doctors don't ask. Also, many Americans with physical illnesses such as heart disease, Alzheimer's or cancer are at greater risk for developing depression. Contact Kori Zimmerman at 269-948-8041 for more information. DEQ encourages alternatives to leaf burning With autumn just around the comer, the Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging Michigan fami­ lies to explore alternatives to burning leaves this year. Leaf burning creates air pollution, contributes to breathing problems, is a seri­ ous fire hazard, and is illegal in many Michigan cities and communities. Burning leaves releases fine particles, car­ bon monoxide, and hydro­ carbons into the air that are particularly harmful to chil­ dren and people with aller­ gies, asthma or heart disease. Although leaves and yard waste cannot be sent to land- fills, mulching and compost­ ing are simple, environmen­ tally sound ways to manage most yard waste. The easiest option is to simply mow over leaves with a lawnmower to chop them into fine mulch, and when left on a lawn, the mulch provides a number of needed nutrients for the grass that will keep it looking healthy. Many communities also offer municipal composting programs, and residents can contact their waste hauler or the local city, township or county department of public works office to find out whether they collect leaves and yard waste for compost •It ­ ing. In rural locations where responsible burning of yard waste is allowed, permits are required to bum leaves and brush. Homeowners are reminded to obtain a permit before burning and that they are responsible for damage caused by a fire they start. For more information, log on to www.michigan.gov/deqair and select “open burning information” under spotlight or contact the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center at 800-662-9278. 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It will be set near capital campaign for a new Emmons Lake and will have facility. trails and gardens." Jack DeVette. chairman of Another bonus point for a the steering committee for new library will be that more the campaign entitled The of the tax dollars raised by Next Chapter: Campaign for the millage to support the a New Caledonia Library." KDL system will stay in welcomed the group and because the Caledoniai briefly outlined the cam­ amount received by the local paign and its goal of raising library is determined by its $1,000,000 in private funds square footage; Caledonia toward the estimated would receive $19,000 tor $3,829,298 cost of a new the new library. 19,588-square-foot library. Bob Jackson said. He recognized campaign Community centers are what coordinator Carla Siegle, libraries have become. We who took on the task of by Fran Fa ver man have already received comorganizing volunteers for the Staff Writer mitments and pledges of effort and worked as the liai­ Judged by any standard, $700,000, plus the $500,000 son person between the the Caledonia Education raised earlier through the steering committee and con­ Foundation Fest was an years. We need about sultant Keith Hopkins. He success. overwhelming $300,000I more. We are People went out on a beauti­ also paid tribute to Eric actively going to approach Longmans, who worked dili­ ful fall evening to have a everyone.” gently for a new library for good time, and they did. Kathy Jackson said, "We several years before leavin •4 Drivers waited patiently in k have a $75,000 matchin; the area. (Longmans had led line — no honking horns, no grant from Steelcase. For the 2005 millage campaign unseemly gestures, no inap­ every dollar we raise, they that failed.) propriate remarks — on will match, up to $75,000." In his remarks, DeVette Johnson Street to get into She also noted that Archie noted that the style of the parking lots and areas adja­ and Kathy Warner in addibuilding has been changed to cent to Duncan tion to their current donation, meet criticisms raised about Avenue, where volunteers will also take on the con­ the design submitted in 2005 directed them into open struction of a children ’ s gar ­ and that the cost has been spaces. den. reduced from $4.2 million to Jill Harrison, executive Craig Vaughan noted that $3.8 million. The present director of the foundation, Bill Hitchcock and Bill effort also responds to criti­ while cautioning that results Shurlow several years ago cism that the 2005 project were preliminary', said that about 5,000 people attended the event and approximately $6,000 was raised for the foundation. This is the third year that she has coordinated the event: this year’s atten­ dance was the highest ever, and the amount of money raised was almost twice that of the preceding year despite the economy. The event, held along w ith other activities for homecoming at Caledonia High School, formally began at 4 p.m as people began to stake out vantage points along the Main Street parade route. The parade was led by members of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305, followed by the CHS march­ ing band, an impressive array of convertibles earning the homecoming court and a customized vehicle carry ing retired Marine Lt. Col. Richard Doezema, honored alumnus. Floats carrying representa­ tives of CHS sports, orches­ tra. cheerleaders and others were interspersed with floats named the 2008 Thornapple Kellogg confidently depicting the fate Seniors Nate Sisson and Nicole Ybema were at half-time of Friday awaiting the Wayland Union H* School bomecorningand night’s varsity football game against Grand Rapids hands of the Caledonia Patricia Johns) by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer non xflcr Ii ti ♦ /] 1i ’nI *l* f nil 'jii foal od) (Z) Ofll JXflrkl tt'M £ imi'jV/ /Iteild i ngirj | in hi, | 1h e ) Vi WO I W K2U91 3H ibiooo I oriw .rnsgio ; nol'to q noz niwP XttMuz | Ollfi ngfioJ Off J it ted) I nl boion rnbliud a □ K»tti Mb 9(11 dl bnr '* rtjlyjl It II had relied too heavily on tax dollars and had not consid­ ered private funds. Martha Smart, director of the Kent District Library (KDL) system, in her remarks, said libraries stimu­ late economic activity and resiliency. "People rely on them. Businesses use databases in libraries. KDL is very proud to partner with Caledonia. Eighty percent of your resi­ dents have library cards. The average is 20 percent in all other areas," she noted. Smart concluded, "A new library pushes usage up by 35 percent, historically. The 2,300 square feet here is very challenging (an allusion to the fact that the Caledonia facility is the smallest in the system)." system). Co-chairs Bob and Kathy Jackson and Craig and Robin Vaughan then took over. Craig Vaughan spoke first, saying how wonderful a new library will be. He noted the role of the Caledonia Women’s Club in the cre­ ation of the library in 1926 and praised the efforts of Judy Harrison and her late husband. Bill, for serving as co-chairs of the Community Endorsement Council, group that played a major role in determining the feasi­ bility of a capital campaign. 11 Companies are stepping forward, despite the econo­ my. and so are families," unite rrui-j 41 ineB BrtpiH a’Jrtptn iioiTteR had donated the land for the library. "I want the general public to get involved ... We are looking for smaller donors," said Vaughn. He deadpanned, "We re looking for a few community organizers." While recognizing the dif­ ficulties posed by the econo­ my, he pointed out. "The plus is that construction costs are low — keep the money in the community." Thornapple Kellogg names its ‘08 homecoming royalty He tackled the issue of a millage forthrightly: "The more we are able to raise, the lower the millage. It is two mills or $20 a year on a SI00,000 house." According to material made available. 20 donors (at SIO.OOO-plus) collective­ ly committed to or pledged $700,000. The lead donor for the project is the Foremost Insurance Company, which committed to $ I (XI.(XX). In conversation with the Sun and News. Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, who is a member of the steering committee, said. "It is exciting and encouraging that we are beginning to build momen­ tum towards what I believe is an obvious and growing need in our communitv. Citizendriven will be vital to its suc­ cess." Caledonia Education Foundation Fest an overwhelming success I akc Fighting Scots. Most parade-goers walked to the stadium parking lot where the colorful tents and tables were set up. People who had purchased their tickets in advance were able to bypass the lines waiting to get into the tents, but the lines moved rapidly. The two food lines were busy as servers dished up barbecued pulled-pork sand­ wiches, hot dogs, salads and desserts. Plenty of tables were set up — many of them sponsored by local business­ es, and turnover was fairly rapid, so no one was left holding a plate without a place to sit down and eat in comfort. Not to be overlooked were tailgaters in the parking lot adjacent to the stadium and an ice cream truck. Most visible as the crowd moved to the stadium were shades of purple and gold in all kinds of shirts, slacks and shorts. Jerry Phillips, super­ intendent of Caledonia Community Schools, sported a lavender shirt. The colonel and his wife, Jamie Doezema, were seated in prime 50-yard seats when the Sun and News was able to catch up with them. Although he remembers his days at CHS with affection, Doezema does not recommend that today’s stu­ dents follow his path of dropping out at 17 to enlist in the U. S. Marine Corps. He would prefer that students finish high school and get their diplomas before enlist­ ing. "My family did not value education very highly. Life did not have the excitement that it has today. I was a teenager looking for some­ thing more exciting than the farm," recalled the World War II veteran. "It is in later years that you remember the influence your teachers have on you,” reflected Doezema. “Marie Ryno, my English and speech teacher, did her best to convince me (to stay). All through the war. she wrote to me, updating me about events in Caledonia. Every letter contained two or more sentences to encourage me to continue my education and to do the best that I could.’ Certainly Marie Ryno would be pleased with how he turned out. After the war, Doezema did continue his education, beginning with a belated diploma from CHS. He served in the Marine Corps until retiring in 1967. He then farmed near Lowell for 14 years before becoming a See FOUNDA TION, page 6 In This Issue • Fundraising begins at TK schools for Josh Hoffman • ‘Instant piano’ workshop to be held in Caledonia • Prayer and breakfast power Middleville river clean up • Scots third, Gregory fourth at Gold golf tourney �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008 Fundraising begins at TK schools for Josh Hoffman by Patricia Johns Staff Writer native. Homes for Our Troops, a Massachusetts-based nonpartisan organization, is cov­ ering the cost of the home. The Caledonia American Legion is coordinating con­ struction and volunteers, including members of the Middleville Lions Club, who along with many others are donating their labor. A build brigade was held Oct. 2 to 4, at which builders and volunteers put up walls, As work continues on the home being built by volun­ teers for disabled Marine Josh Hoffman, the next level of fundraising begins. Nicole Haywood has organized the Corp. Josh Hoffman Fund to help pay for other items on the house which is in Irving Township, within the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Hoffman is a Wayland and a large crane was brought in to put roof trusses in place. Haywood said the fund will help pay for finishing the basement and furnishing the home. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School will kick off its “Loose Change Can Change a Life’’ campaign. Following assemblies on Tuesday, change collection jars will be available during -.4? /J r t *7 ■ « ■— -• tew ■W V t****-. i-jt w W-yi k-'- -K I, MS* IS -** * 0*^ —* 4i»- A -*■» - ■> - -- - < - --*r_ J >* ■ • - •? - fi ML; ■ ■z >S**^*K K-V?. t - The building project on October 3 and 4 included putting up the walls and raising the trusses for the roof. Sr '^U —- "X A gehau K’F*r ' r lunch hours. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8 to 10, the jars will be in the middle school office so the public can donate, as well. There are some incentives for students, such as prizes going to the class that raises the most money. Middle school teacher Rojean Sprague is organiz- ■ ^5? ■* p-K i V > -% •- V * * ** y -**— II .--X- - • *r.**Ail MM i - - r -s IK • i’ KM SR--; ing the campaign at her school. She said she hopes students and staff together can raise $1,500. Other schools in the district are planning campaigns, and in December, a check from all the schools will be presented to the fund. Sprague said two collec­ tion jars will be available for each grade level at the mid­ dle school. One is for “coins for construction,” and the other is “dollars for borders.” The Corp. Josh Hoffman Fund is a 501(c)3 organiza­ tion and is being managed by Chemical Bank. Donations also can be dropped off at any Chemical Bank branch. . . r* ■ I »* w C k- ■***’ S' < *■ 1 r-. 'SiX * I >TJ-. I 1 hi rfe.. k— < > Village Hall construction continues \ <L Vi : • Ok»■> £ _ 4 7 *3 l \ 3 -i -r-1 £7 T 3#^. I 1 f - ? -Jj- kW p * y F -f •<r ;/ > A V £Z - •- > .A3- 1J uM-V- jgU j*js> fe ! I .1 • ■ il t 4 •' £| U4 SZ1 K ■ 't s > S' i ( — i 5’0! r ' t a: * Z’-TLi' -x7 5s r 3^ 22? •*- 1 T-- Would You f I 17 -s ■f:- r <»;• 7 I# ■ — -1- -» J - fM 4.4 3t w w ? i .-*•4 V L* ■5 i1 5; M** —\?S-: .<4 v?-4 ’1.* 1 K7*?J-r I W /• A 01556714 ? Fj I H ^.L ; r>‘ •'-*= F . . ■ «> -w I J I M w kl ■ I Mt SS a.. ' ♦S * T.11 L. r i E • 1 * ♦: ~ X a*-.'' -k The siding is gone and work continues on the new addition to the Village of Middleville hall. •* z *Jc • • ♦ ■?: - i J* * J I >I 1?? & Fl A a * I p W; w■S<; W. : c -a/ - •;<Ac- <2 ;■ --v -<K- ?’ ■ Trust a few. •V £- -5 - £7?- b» ■■ Computer to •A . --4S •w* ■ ■ >■ S teltaiiffl &■ * W • ' -’ -* A ?twF S is Diagnose •fttaP tv_ —— , ., ■~ if ■ ■ lYl.^J tafmi •H Mi Volunteers from the Middleville Lions Club were part of the crew working on the Homes for Our Troops building site on Oct. 3 and 4. Your Illness? Ethnic dances explored at Caledonia Elementary hen why trust the Internet or an 800 number to prescribe your insurance needs? Who better to trust than an agent who lives and works in your neighborhood? Visit your neighborhood independent Auto-Owners ... ® agent today, and let them suggest a Safe. Sound. Secure, policy that will cover your needs and fit your budget. Sf 1 vfuto-Owners Insurance Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. With Offices in Delton and Hastings Delton (269)623-5115 Hastings (269)948-3720 Serving Barry County since 1979 On Sept. 26, third graders at Caledonia Elementary School had an opportunity to explore dances from India, Africa and Mexico. Professional dancer and teacher Laura Armenta cho­ reographed dances for the third graders A performance of dances from Around the World included Jenny King's third grade students. Armenta introduced and explained the history of a variety of dance styles from different cultures. The Sept. 26 workshop was the first of Caledonia Elementary Arts and Humanities programs funded by the United Bank. “We learned a series of dances from India, Africa, and Mexico,” said Elizabeth Hentzel. Armenta has been a per­ former, choreographer and teacher in the Grand Rapids area for 10 years. She holds degrees in modem dance and dance ethnology. luying Scrap Gold for Cash J o m P J Rl 'J ma *.s 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 891-5750 //? the Caledonia D&W Village Center �The Sun and Ne*s Saturday. October 4. 200& Page 3 ‘Instant piano’ workshop to be held in Caledonia \ % §k •VS Alt' adults who simply want to learn to play pop music for their own enjoyment.’’ Students will learn a chordal approach to playing piano, he said. “So many people want to learn how to play pop music but they fail to realize that knowing and understanding chords is the whole key to the process/’ he said. In this one session, stu­ dents will learn how to derive the three main types of chords and how to simpli­ fy thousands of chords. Students will be able to play any song, at least simply at first. Students also will learn Marc Doiron will instruct an “Instant Piano for » Hopelessly Busy People” at the Caledonia Resource Center Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. “We’ll cover a lot of ground over a three-hour class,” said Doiron. “The workshop is a beginning course in chord piano tech­ niques. it's aimed at adults who perhaps always wanted to learn piano or at those who had some lessons when they were younger and want to pick it up again.” He added, “It cuts to the chase in that unlike tradition­ al lessons it's suited for busy various ways pianists can play chords to give them more iinterest and ultimately how to create a more full­ sounding song. “It's not as though I’m try­ ing to make anyone a profes­ sional piano player here; I'm simply hoping to add music as an enjoyable experience in their lives,” he explained. Doiron said he places an emphasis on playing and learning songs that the stu­ dents want to play. He thinks this helps to increase inter­ est. So the workshop stresses playing for fun. It comes with a take-home resource book and CD provided by ■ FREE J HOT DOGS ■ TO THE TO TN£ - the instructor. Students then can progress at their own pace and learn pop music the proper way — by listening. Doiron holds a bachelor of arts degree in music from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. He has worked as a professional piano play­ er for 15 years and is well versed in the fields of pop. rock, country, blues and jazz. For more information about this class, contact the Caledonia Resource Center 616-891-8117 or www.caledoniaresourcecenter.org. Reach thousands I ’*•«&’ of area homes L*»* '?■< MI with an ad in the ShllL taW’i ■ • I I • Sun & News. 1 I" 1OOO Hot dog offer returns Journey Church volunteered at the Caledonia Homecoming celebration. The church is returning and will distribute hot dogs again at the October 10 game. The new Journey Church begins meeting at Duncan Lake Elementary School on Sunday, Oct. 5. Services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. For more information call 616-217-2161. I X BRIGHT Craig Siolsonburg. CRS. GRI. Assoc Broker SKY Deb Erwav.................. ✓ today. • • • Kay Stolsonburg. CRS. GR1. Broker A Owner... R3S-.UO5 Call 945-9554 to place pour ad N <4* • REALTORS’* 838-3349 623-8357 mls. ______________________-— www.BrighlSkyRealiocs .( nm 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (269) 795-3305 OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 ■ 5:30 • FRIDAY 9:00 - 3:00 > Eye & ENT Specialists are celebrating the fall season with some sizzling new glasses. Fall NHS inductees The National Honor Society faculty council at Thornapple Kellogg High School selected 27 eleventh graders and one twelfth grader, Anna Marlin, to be inducted into the National Honor Society on October 14. The eleventh graders now in NHS are Russell Bailey, Stephanie Betcher, Kelly Chrisholm, Max Coon, Lara Dahlke, Matthew Davidson, Cassandra DeHaan, Alex DeVries, Benjamin Dickerson, Caroline Fild, Jacob Francisco, Joanna Hillman, Michelle Howard, Elizabeth Hurd, Caitlin Nosanov, Scholma, Lydia Andrea Penfield, Sarah Saran Roskam. HOSKam, Chrystal unrystai ounuinia, i-yuia Scholtens, oununc.o, Nicholas Scobey, Thomas Tabor, Samuel Thaler, Maci Thompson, Nicole Todd, Jessica VanRhee, Kelsey Webster and Matthew Williamson. SPECIA Take some time on Wednesday, October 15th to come in and see what new frames we have available. 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RODGERS CRT CALEDONIA, MI 49316 (616)891-2001 FOR VISION FOR HEX RING. FOR HEALTH . SNACKS REFRESHEMENTS . DISCOUNTED FRAMES AND LENSES . DRAWINGS FOR LARGER DISCOUNTS § S �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008 •Il LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ! Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service Times 9:30am - Worship 6:00pm — Bible Study www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 All walks. One faith I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual "Dutton United Reformed C dure ft 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Truth Word Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org — Sunday ... 10:00 am 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6: II pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .. 5:30 p.m. Sunday School........................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................................. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....................................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................................6:45p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m z A I (faints dfSndvacv SidattAiaA independent d^fn^iioa^n ffymvdi 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SCNDM SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday Service: 6:00 III P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann i i Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... Sunday Worship: 9:00, III 9:30 & 11: III 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org .............. 9:45 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. .............. 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Make Sunday best 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary •3 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School the day ofyour week Nursery available during services I I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool .•It (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org lk? mt Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. i Sunday Services Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 122 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Z, • M• Pastor Scott E. Manning GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding ’7^3 vi A Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Worship ................................. 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) ' 708 W. Main Street Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Douglas G. Beason, Visitation David M. Snyder, Minister of Music "A Church with a caring heart for our community and the world" 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org 1 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. •II Sunday Worship Experience Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor " Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Loving God, Loving People “The Family of God for All People ” Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) CALEDONIA Redeemer Covenant Church Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Living Hope Assembly of God Mass Times: Saturday Sunday... 4:00 pm 9:30 am Zi: CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. npi New times! I Sundays JOURNEY 9:30 & 11am CHURCH Starting Oct. 5th Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 wwnewlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. www.thejchurch.com 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School & QlO-irs during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and High School Youth J J me W ®>Ii> ® flletljobtst Ourcf) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) ermneebng. n ancient I. utli tc > a mt Jeni w rL4 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Sunday School. . .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Contemporary Worship ................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................... 10:45 a.m. Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Phone: (616) 868-6437 Leighton Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Morninc? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Nursery available taiohouf. Everyone i$ wekome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite 8 •Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Worship......................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................... 11:00 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays .................... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 wwAA.leightonchurch.org bra r 7 Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace 99 Peace Church V* ...A Place For YOU! Chuvch Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God www.cornerchurch.org Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. <■ ? Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) I UJAYFARER^ community ACJ HEN HO CHURCH FOR IHt MQDJ-.RN WORLD CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) |ifa i i (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 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! Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: hwm’. wayfgrercc.org T Whitneyville Ki Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm D Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org ^8 Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 •« The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord” Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Wednesday AWANA 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Youth Group Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor www. whi tneyvillebible. org 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. •IFCA KT I * W - Mt* s —»•• /* Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. » A ‘Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship........................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................ 11:00 a.m. — Beg.-Adult — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... 7:00 p.m. _____________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 II �« The Sun and News. Saturday. October 4. 2008/ Page 5 Prayer and breakfast power Middleville river clean up X Ax tv' by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Volunteers from Middleville area were among the more than 100 people working on and along the Thomapple River as part of the annual clean-up Sept. 27. the for The day Middleville volunteers, under the direction of team leader Sue Merrill, began with breakfast at the Cracked l hc * * Pepper restaurant, a review of the day’s activities and a blessing by Pastor Dave McBride from Leighton Church. After the tally, the group had collected two tires, plastic fencing, propane tanks, • washed-out signs, metal fence posts, dilapidated deer stands, plastic furniture, old buoys from the dams, buck­ ets, glass bottles, plastic bot- ‘- -A — — r ,•5 > fl > £ 13 B - i 1 4 Tj t* \! I r. *■ % I / L^eJ* • i Li? ¥ T< ••Mur * •• 7^' : - I ». N XX f- 5^ 3. ^5 w A — r'< - 7- is * it 1 V, ■ <s • ■ '* 7*-^ *>■ ■ ■■ Standing by the vehicles which will take the canoes and kayaks to the Irving launch site members of the Middleville river clean-up crew take a few minutes to prepare. Pictured from left are Ron Ezinga, Abie Ezinga, John Hadley, Annie Hoyt, Kurt Stevens, Sue Merrill, Mike Bromer, Michelle, Valerie and Ken Howard. 30 I <r -r' GET ALL THE J? . <(* NEWS OF • ■ :__ _ r \ f re T *4 I w Sir & a ix O Mb "A = .Jii ^3S 7 k, 7r .. XV BARRY ' . COUNTY! ra J ► Is •-s * Team leader Sue Merrill goes over instructions and the map with the volunteers. L ■ ’ anKtUKi irahBUili jmWIsMbrcrWISK! r ' Hastings Banner. ffl! I Call 945-9554 for z faking (Dojitiklky. fiok (JhildkAH & ddidik more information. C J Hier DDS 891-1240 I i Welcoming New Patients I »- Subscribe to the * co»mm cmici ■ ... I V 1 TW 1F J '• 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia. 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The effort went nearly without harm, said Merrill. “We had one incident; one volunteer reset his finger after he fell through a debris pile,” reported Merrill. Another volunteer lost her paddle after hauling a tire into the kayak. made “Everyone it through the downed-tree area safely, and everyone had new friends by the end of the trip,” she said. Phone: 269-792-2249 ask for Lisa Wilkerson, ADON Fax: 269-792-6121 WWW.U If "Creating A Legacy By Exceeding The Needs And Expectations Of Those We Serve While Embracing The Laurel Way ----------- u I ’ r X IL Earlier in the week volun­ teers had cleared some downed trees. Some work had to wait until the river level went down due to heavy rains earlier in September. ^ONTEMPO cZiLON /ALOn. inc- ------- 1616-891-1095 CD CD O »» 06678628 UNCO — Caledonia American Legion Post 305 EVERY THURSDAY Early Bird at 6:30 pm 9351 Cherry valley, Caledonia village centre www.contemposalonandboutique.conn__ Aveda - Redken - Nioxin Peace Church Kick Off A Place For YOU! Featur i h£ October 1Th :00 pm i *• / A «? - till «• I • ’ ■ a 11 •»• « » «11 I• 11 • • » • • * i • » i 11 * > B» • 1 • • • * • *5 .Jl 6950 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville 616-891-8119 ■N r S/w&rf in I LPN or RN ** Lots of different water craft were used in the clean up. Here volunteers Hailey Converse from the Barry Conservation District, Cal Lamoreaux, Jean Lamoreaux and Audrey VanStrien get ready for the clean-up. (Photos by Patricia Johns) FREE www. peacechurch .cc We are located on M-37, halfway between Middleville and Caledonia rt 1 �Paoe 6/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 4, 2008 FOUNDATION, continued from page sales manager for Na-churs Plant Food Company and retired again in 1984. "I've retired to becoming a full-time volunteer,” he said laughingly. He and Jamie, whom he married following a period of widowerhood, live in Lansing. Asked why Lansing. Jamie laughed and said. Because I am from there. I have family there." rhe Doezemas return to West Michigan in the sum­ mers which they spend at their cottage on Lake Wabasis in Kent County. During the parade, there must not have been any con­ vertibles left in Caledonia, since the open vehicles passed by, one after another. Riding in convertibles were the male senior court members Kurt Hamly. John Gorveatte and Gerrit VanCoevering. Then there was a convert­ ible with the senior female court including includin Jenny Campfield, Megan Whitney and Kaitlin Harrison. Hamly and Campfield« later were crowned king and queen, respectively. Other cars carried band representatives Tyler Parker and Sarah Krumrie, choir representatives Eric Reynhout and Emily Dingman. representatives from the orchestra Dan Barofsky and Leah Ouwinga. DECA representa­ tives Ben Wunderink and Katey Niemeyer, student council representatives Kort Alexander and Lauren Parker and FFA representa­ tives Karl Layton and Krista Janscheck. Foreign exchange students at Caledonia High School this year also received applause as they rode past. This year's exchange stu­ dents in the parade were Fritman Chivalan, Marlyn Chub. Luis Coc, Sandra Coc, Mario Cu Yat. Jose Ich. Flor Ordonez, Luliana Merida. Abner Juarez. Ana Macz Chocoj, Emma Felsenstein. Laura Klosterhaven, and Stpan Prchal. The freshmen class was represented by Murphy Esterley and April Reeder. Sophomores on the court were Justin Dixon and Quinn Huver. The junior homecoming representatives were Taylor and Burrows Amanda Tamburrino. - Zi1 ’ Ji * i. 71 J Lucille Weaver CALEDONIA - Funeral services for long-time Caledonia resident, Lucille Weaver, will be held October, 5, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Caledonia. III. Lucy was bom the daugh­ ter of Albert and Ida Tetzlaff on November 26, 1917. She was graduated from South High School in 1935. On September 2, 1939, she married Robert Weaver who preceded her in death. Lucy and Robert moved to the Caledonia area in 1945 where they raised five sons and a daughter. Lucy was very creative and skilled in sewing, China *4 and making porce painting, lit ­ lain dolls for her children and many grandchildren. Lucille was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 60 years and •j belonged to the Lutheran Ladies Aid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr.; her son, Ronald; her sister, • Margaret Douglas; her broth­ er, Ralph Tetzlaff; and an j C. Hubert Willson LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - C. Hubert Willson, age 86, of Leighton Township, went be to with Jesus on September 25, 2008. Hubert went to elementary school at Jackson Country School. Beginning his fifth grade year he attended Thomapple-Kellogg Schools graduating in 1939. He attended Michigan State College studying agricultural sciences before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Hubert honorably served his country during World War II. After returning from the war, he began his life’s work as a dairy and crop farmer in Leighton Township. He married W. Eileen Brog•4 on June 16, 1950. Hubert was active at his local church and was a mem­ ber of the Gideons International for over 50 years. Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, W. Eileen (Brog) Willson; his parents, Charles and Laura (Fahner) Willson; sisters, Mary Kaiser and Ruth Shinevar; brother, Rex Willson; and son-in-law, Dennis Brinks. He is lovingly remem­ bered by his daughter, Peggy (Larry) Finkbeiner; grand­ children, Curtis (Jennifer) Brinks, Chad Brinks, Lisa (Jason) Nicholson; great­ grandson, Colton Brinks; infant sister. She is survived by her children. Robert Jr. and Sharon Weaver, Rex and Mary Weaver, Randal Weaver, Rhonda and Rick Workman, Richard and Karla Weaver, and a daughter-in-law, Lucinda Weaver; sisters, Elsie Zuidema and June and John Thomas. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one reat igreat grandchild as well as many nieces and nephews. The 2008*2009 school year at Thornapple Kell Middle School is just more than a month old. Principal Jon Washburn congratulated the first students of the month on Sept. 30. Students received certificates and ice cream. Students are pictured from left t0 r’9ht- ln the fr°nt row are sixth graders Connor Tedro, Kimberly Webster, Thomas Hamilton, Madeline VerHey, Amber VanMeter, Sarah Bakker, Kyle Kane, Travis Trippett and Kylee Misak. Seventh graders took up two rows. In the second row are Victoria Fuller, David Water III, Haley Carpenter, Travis Buckowing, Megan Pequet, Louis Koepke, Elizabeth Rogers and Sandra Gerou. In the third row are Garrett Harris, Levi Ryfiak, Caleb Sabri, Fiona Shea, Sara Sokolowski, Austin VanGessel and Erin sCheidel. Eighth graders are in the back row are Jordan Huyser, Dustin ------------------------------------- VanMeter, Cody Kuster, Juan Mascorro, Whitney McCullough, Courtney Gould, Zach Vandommelen and Erin DeVries. Eighth grader Kevin McGuire was not in school when this picture was taken. niece and nephews and spe­ cial friend, Norma Sprague. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday, September 29, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. Douglas Beson of First Baptist Church f Middleville officiating. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery. A luncheon was provided at Leighton Church follow­ ing the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily requests donations be made to the Gideons International. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. « Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Senices • Library of Resource Materials • Dignified Cremation Services • Coffee Room • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Serving All Faiths • Large Parking Lot • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Markers and Monuments • Banquet I Community Room with Catering • Flowers available • Play Room for Children • After-Care Specialist On Staff I - is AX' , „ Mfr* II ’.t i t JU _ .a *I •< ■ ii miL —-—.— ___ - 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2471 Steve Lauer, Director Handicap Accessible www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) MM i September students of the month at TKMS W 9 jjjj M fato Uto stable to offer training ii Stonehill Stable of Alto will host a special equestrian clinic Oct. 10 to 12. The Stonehill Spirit Clinic has been organized by Karin Schmidt; coach and trainer for A Vaulting Connection. This clinic is unique in that it will offer training in lunging, vaulting and even special sessions in fall trainconditioning to prevent injuries, and seat exercises for any rider of any age. Petra Kirchner, a world champion lunger from Germany, will be the fea­ tured trainer each day of the clinic, hosting sessions such as "Lunging: Riding by Remote Control." Lunging is considered to be a comerstone of training in any equestrian discipline from the green horse to the advanced horse. In addition, nationally ranked competitor in vaulting Hannah Horsmon will hold a variety of sessions as well. Participants in the clinic may bring their own horses for part of a day, a whole day or the entire weekend (space is limited). For those who do not have one of their own, horses will be available for the training sessions. Auditing classes is another option. The clinic begins at 2 p.m. on Friday and runs the through afternoon Sunday. A Horse Games Fun Show will be held on Friday night. It will cost $5 per class for all ages. Games or classes will include such events as bareback equitation, egg and spoon, trail, and vaulting games. Classes are open to thera- peutic riders. Participants for the Horse Games Fun Show can check in at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Spectators are wel­ come, and concessions will be available. For more information check out www.avaultingconnection.com. ■ THE GOLD EXCHANGE Gold Buyinc Event! Wed., Oct. 8th • 5 PM-8PM $$ Cash on the Spot for your Gold $$ WALLDORFF’S BREWPUB & BISTRO 105 E. STATE ST, HASTINGS, Ml * Security on Premise ** 0 JL 1 We buy all types ol yellow and white 8k on up gold ... broken, mangled, tangled, unwanted jew­ elry pieces, out-of-date styles, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and dental gold. We take stones out? Why drive to GR when you can stay local? Certified Precious Metals Dealer. Rachel • 517-677-1084 _________aoMairlrachel@yahee.com "■oiirl 06678371 Caledonia American Legion #305 Friday, October 10, 2008 Famous Legion FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FR & Mr i *E'lf U $7.00 ■ iw pe™. Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm Friday, October 17, 2008 Famous Legion FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY $7.00 F prprwa. pwMTMn. Served 5:30pm 5:.'K)nm - 7:30pm 7?3nnm _______ ■ PUBLIC IS WELCOME I / �:s ss The Sun and News, Saturday. October 4. 2008/ Page 7 Story times continue in Freeport and Middleville playing games. Parents may sign up for story time at the library or contact the library7 at fretlb@llcoop.org or call 616-765-5181. The library is open Monday from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. Parents and children are invited to attend story time on Fridays at the Thomapple Kellogg and Community Library at 10 a.m. Themes in October will be Fishy,” “Something's Falling,” are “Leaves Pumpkins, Pumpkins” and on Halloween, Oct. 31, “Spiders.” Story hours will continue into December. Parking for the library is I available in the south parkI ing lot. Entry is through the athletics entrance, and par­ ents must sign in before going on to the library. The library is open Mondays, •» Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Librarian Barb Hubers Robinsons to celebrate said she is excited about the new story hours and encour ­ 55th wedding anniversary aged parents to bring chilJohn (Jack) and Maureen (Windes) Robinson will celebrate por more information their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 4. call Hubers at 269-795-5434. The Robinson's were married at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Grand Rapids. The couple later settled in Holt, MI. where they raised their children. Paul (deceased); Thomas (JoAnn) of Middleville; Susan Frahm of Iron Mt., MI and Cheryl (Eric) Meier of Grand Rapids. The Robinson’s moved back to the “Windes Family Farm” in 1986. Their family has grown to include eight grandchil­ dren and seven great grands with another coming in 2009. --- In Freeport, story hours are held Wednesday morn­ ings at 10 a.m. Animalthemed story hours continue through Wednesday, Dec. 3. The readers will also be making crafts, singing and Story times for children continue through the month of October at both the Freeport District Library and the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. * - < -4" •er * 'ST ■ **r 4 ■** Ml to V fl’ ■1». 66 9 -X F 1m st' % I ■ SU.* * * Ait I I TK Homecoming court named Senior members of the homecoming court for Thornapple Kellogg High School are (back row, from left) Parrish Hall, Nate Sisson, Nicole Ybema, Colin Texter, (front) juniors Katey Tobin and Kenny Price, sophomores Jordan Bronkema and Caleb Scheidel and freshmen Graham Lince and Kimi Johnson. Not pictured are seniors Molly Wilson and Tyfani Lamke. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Octogenarian luncheon set for Tuesday, Oct. 14 -k k h •* EUlt Middleville area residents who are 80 years old or more are invited to this year's luncheon octogenarian Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the United Middleville Methodist Church at 111 r SERVING .I BONELESS PORK RIB DINNER Oct. 11 1! 7 Kelli Joe Schut • 5-7 p.m. » Adults $9 • Children 5-12 $5 a BBS (Children under 5 free) iI I 8 3 (Corner of 84,h Street & Alden Nash - Alto) fl fall I • • YOU ■ know? our Prescriptions are comparably PRICED to the chain stores? 9V •& • • • Give Us a Call and Price Your Prescription! 1 WE’RE COMPETITIVE WITHOUT THE LONG WAIT! 1 Join Our New Preferred Patient Insurance Program and save immediately. —a Pharmacy Care 4652 North M-37 Highway. Mkldkvflle 269-795-7936 YANKEE CANDLE Professional Pharmacy 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia 616-891-1116 For All Your Pharmacy Needs 2 Locations to Serve You! .«wcll Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kalani D. Garber, son of Deb and the stepson of Jim Haynes of Delton, along with fellow Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps I Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, recently completed a sevenmonth deployment to Al Anbar province, Iraq, in sup­ port of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror, The "Island Warriors" per­ formed security operations in the regions of Karma and Zaidon, as well as conducting partnered operations with Iraqi Security Forces. As part of the operations. the Marines lived with and I taught the Iraqi Police and Provincial Security Forces on professionalism in prepara­ tion to become an independ- | ent force. Additionally, the battalion conducted more than $10 million in civil military proj­ ects, from repairing schools and clinics, to paving roads and rebuilding bridges. Garber is a 2005 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and joined the Marine Corps in August 2005. For more information on 2nd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, go to http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil. r~6ll 5 on receiving your Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and maintaining a 4.0 grade average. We are very proud of your accomplishments and the hurdles you have overcome! Best wish­ es as you pursue your MBA & to your bright future ahead. Kalani D. Garber Bowne Center United Methodist c *r»ii tfr«it 11® ** * M th I V ■■ ■■ lift attending call in advance. III To reserve a spot, call the Middleville United Methodist Church at 269795-9266. •-o OUR COUNTRY « Mite t -r?w iicsi liillO Church St., Middleville. The luncheon will be at noon, followed by music per­ formed by Nate and Friends. There is no cost for the luncheon, but the church asks that those interested in r Hi IS- .1 offs U ANY 13 1■CHEMICAL • ; SERVICE I- J j niiii I I I I I Good1 only at Inspire Salon. ■ Not good with any other offers ■ L |^or coupons. Expires 10/18/08J W I I ! 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Here’s one such decision: Should you make extra principal-only mort­ gage payments, or should If IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, YOUR 401 (k) SHOULDN’T BE EITHER, bearing a Ull(k) Behind could mean leaving it with no one to watch over iL We can explain your option*. and if vou’d like to roll your 101 (k) over into an Eduard Jones IRA, we can help you do it with no taxes or penalties. Well look out for you. f I' To find out about 401 (k) options that make sense, call today. Drew McFadden Fmancial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E Caledonia, Ml 49316 616891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member sjpc Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING you invest the money? There may not be a clear­ cut answer to this question, because each choice — to prepay or invest — has some merits. So before making any decisions, you'll need to familiarize yourself with both options. To begin with, you might try to calculate whether pre­ paying or investing gives you the greatest financial return. To come out ahead by i investing, you’d need to find I an investment vehicle that paid more than your fixed mortgage rate. For example, if you pay off a fixed-rate mortgage of 5 percent, you are in effect “earning" a 5 percent return, so if you found an investment that paid 6 percent or 7 percent annually, you could say that you'd be better off making the investment rather than prepaying your mortgage. Al first glance, you might think your choice is clear. After all, you reason, it shouldn't be too hard to find an investment that pays 6 percent or 7 percent. Over the past 80 years, large-company stocks have returned on average more than 10 per­ cent annually, according to Ibbotson Associates, a lead­ ing investment research firm. And yet, despite these figures, you can t necessarily conclude that investing always beats prepaying. For one thing, as you’ve n doubt heard, “past perform­ ance does not guarantee future results.” And those impressive long-term stock market returns are just aver- K.A. Mueller Accounting Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting4 Services. Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 06676365 www.kamuelleraccounting.com ages; though the market has trended upward over the long term, it can also go through extended periods of IB low returns, or even sizable losses. But when you pay down your mortgage balance each year, you're earning a regular, low-risk “return'' in the form of interest savings. So you need to ask yourself if you can accept taking on greater investment risk in exchange for a potentially higher return. Furthermore, you might find it psychologically bene­ ficial to pay off your mort­ gage as soon as possible. And the less you owe on your house, the greater your profit when you sell it. But other factors may weigh against prepayment. You generally get a tax deduction on your mortgage interest, and this deduction, especially in the early years of your mortgage, can be considerable. Even more importantly, though, is the need to diversify. If you have all your money tied up in your house, and the housing market slumps, as it has recently, your net worth might suffer more than if you had spread your money around a variety of assets, •II including’-4 stocks, bonds and securities. overnment securities, (Keep in mind, though, that diversification by itself cannot guarantee a profit or pro­ tect against loss.) Clearly, you'll need to weigh all these factors before deciding whether to prepay your mortgage or invest. Fortunately, it's not always an “either-or” ques­ tion. One month you could pay more on your mortgage while the next month you could invest any money you have available. It's your choice — so make the most of it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Middleville Family Dentistr Brian McKeown D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 NOW OPEN FRIDAYS! OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 269.795.4400 06678503 F O>‘ ■e, * ❖ Elmner traveling from Caledonia to Charlton Park and Beyond 0 ' I tin f Hl I I II Elmner the elephant created by members of the National Arts Honor Society at Caledonia High School is going to travel from the Caledonia Public Library to the Girl Scout event at Charlton Park on Saturday, October 11. Anyone wanting to know where Elmner will be next can call the Caledonia Public Library at 616-647-3840. A* I Models, actors sought for memorial scholarship Friends and family of 2006 Lakewood graduate Keisha MacDonald are hostjng the second annual Keisha MacDonald Dare2 Dream Model and Talent Search to honor her memory and to select the next recipient for the scholarship established in her name. This scholarship offers opportunities for people with dreams of entering the modelin£ or actin£ arenaKeisha had a passion for modeling," said her aunt. Shannon Brandon. “She may have been born in a small town, but that never kept her from dreaming big. Many of us can imagine our dreams, but never follow through for fear of failure or the dream being too far out of our reach.” Through perseverance and determination. MacDonald was able to achieve that dream, said Brandon. “The sad irony of that is that the same day her agent had an international contract for her to sign is the very day her life here on Earth tragi­ cally ended in an automobile accident. Keisha will never live out that dream, but we, her family, feel her passion and determination should not be forgotten,” she explained. A free event will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, 5700 28th St., SE, in Grand Rapids. Organizers are looking for models and actors to award the Keisha MacDonald Dare2Dream Scholarship and the Launch Showcase Keisha MacDonald Scholarship that both honor MacDonald. Anyone who has a serious passion for this industry may apply, said Brandon. Potential models should bring two snapshots, one head and one body shot. Actors will need to perform a 30-second monologue. All will be judged by a represen­ tative scouting for Traque International Model and Talent Detroit; CDU Models Tokyo; Code Models NY; and several Los Angeles­ based talent managers, added Brandon. If awarded the scholar­ ships, the entry fee to The Launch Showcase in Chicago will be paid for, a $3,000 value, she noted. Launch will allow partici­ pants to showcase their tai ents in front of major model and talent scouts from around the globe. “Let Keisha be your inspi­ ration," said Brandon. For more information, call 616-204-2127. lUllfeies ir ■I. aim /tore YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTEREST ED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION HAS RESCHEDULED THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2008 TO OCTOBER 23, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CON­ CERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 8-04-03. Parcel ID #08-16-065-011-00. A request by Robert Wolyn to construct a new garage on property located at 10888 Shady Lane, Middleville, ML ALSO PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HAS BEEN CALLED TO CONDUCT A WORKSHOP SESSION TO DISCUSS THE M-179 BUSINESS CORRIDOR PLAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN - BARRY COUNTY. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance and pro­ posed changes will be available for public inspection during regular busi­ ness 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 I he Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individu­ als with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to par­ ticipate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Frank Fiala, Secretary Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Yankee Springs Township 06678388 Zoning Administrator �The Sun and News. Saturday. October 4. 2008/ Page 9 Spectrum Health offering local flu clinics p Spectrum Health will be offering the flu vaccine in multiple locations in the coming weeks to make it as convenient as possible for area residents. Three clinics are scheduled in Caledonia and one in Middleville. Starting Oct. 1, more than 200 mobile clinics will be offered by the Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). Local clinics will be held the fol­ lowing dates: II Highway, Middleville. Sunday, Oct. 26 Holy Family Catholic church, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 9669 Kraft Ave. Caledonia. Saturday, Nov. 8 * West Michigan Homes Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9818 Cherry Valley, SE, Caledonia. Children 5 years of age and older can be vaccinated at any clinic listed with an asterisk (*). “We anticipate another challenging flu season, and receiving a flu shot is one of the best steps to take to min­ imize your risk of getting a bout of the flu,” said Eric Wielhouwer, D.O., Rivertown Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. “Fortunately, Tuesday, Oct. 14 * Christian Dutton Schools 2:30 to 4 p.m., 6729 Hanna Lake, Caledonia. Saturday, Oct. 18 Middleville Marketplace, 10 a.m. to M-37 noon, 4650 N. * there are many opportunities for people to be prepared and receive flu shots this year." Flu shots are also being recommended more widely this year. A new study pub­ lished this month in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms the U.S. Centers for Control Disease and Prevention recommendation that pregnant women receive flu shots. The study found that flu shots given to preg­ nant women at least a month before their due date will prevent most cases of flu for their babies during their first six months of life. The cost of the flu vaccine is $30 and a pneumonia vac­ cine is $40. Cash and checks are accepted forms of pay­ ment at VNA clinics but credit cards can be used at all Primary' Care Partners loca­ tions and urgent care centers. All locations can bill a num­ ber of insurance programs. Those seeking flu shots should bring their all of their insurance cards. VNA also can provide a flu mist inhaler for $30. Preservative-free flu injec­ tions are available through VNA for all ages at all of their locations, but must be scheduled by appointment by calling 616-486-3050. For more information, call 616-486-3939 or visit the flu vaccine pages oases on the Spectrum Health Web site at Family Dentistry 3 * <fwr i * £ * ‘W'Ki I Public safety open house to be Oct. 11 f' * k\ F » GIVE US A CALL. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT •• / f 9C I Vehicles, equipment, uniforms and personnel will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 11, for the Caledonia public safety open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the fire station, at 8192 Cherry Valley, near 76th Street. Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4 to 11, and the local public safety departments will celebrate the event with cider and doughnuts, gift certificates, kids programs, car seat inspections, information ifc K K is Blr. tfUliB■ JJFStJt and more. r I V*** I" i •JS® r st 8 Kids are back in school. Treat yourself to a new^ fall look for your ,1 hair and nails. 122 E. Main St. shear Dykstras celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Dave and Barb Dykstra of Middleville will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Oct. 3. Their children are Rob and Sue Dykstra, Jay and JoAnne Wright, Greg and Cheryl Lydy along with 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, They will be celebrating this special occasion with their fam ily in Shipshwana, Ind. make the move now Difficulty focusing / seeing Falls Staggering Symptoms occur with quick head movements • Symptoms associated with fullness in ears • Symptoms worsen when negotiating stairs or walking in crowds ^\AOPfO/ o o [ 1 J * Free educational forum on vestibular rehab X2 vS ■ •5* fl- Iff I i •j A 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Michigan • • • • • Light headedness • Vertigo/spinning • Foggy or fuzzy • Fainting Sensation • Headaches • Floating Sensation • Neck Pain • Imbalance • Fatigue ■ % .s. If you are experiencing these symptoms you may benefit from this FREE educational forum 269.795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS 891 "0004 Scott, Or. Gary Healthy Talks: Vestibular Rehab Middleville, Ml 49333 pleasure of Caledonia We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. 8KJ 1 * a - People who live in nurs­ ing homes and other long­ term care facilities • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including: - Household contacts of persons at high risk for com­ plications from the flu. - Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children under 6 months of age since these children are too young to be vaccinated. - Health-care workers spectrum-health.org/flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu vac­ cinations are recommended for the following popula­ tions: • People at high risk for complications from the flu, including: - Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday. - Pregnant women. - People 50 years of age and older. - People of any age with certain chronic medical con­ ditions. At IP^ What: Derek Migazzi, Physical Therapist Who: October 16, 2008 @ 4pm No Reservations Needed Date: Location: 840 Cook Rd. - Hastings, MI 49058 PH: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 <^<7 ■ € •t I _* X -.l competitive homeowner & auto rates Mfl - »______ O I reatcclaims service 6 (c •is Kl3 availa o r» disc. I r* i i -■ n Hastings Orthopedic Clinic is dedicated to providing the highest degree of service in an efficient, personal and professional manner. Our focus is to maximize health, function and quality of life of the population we serve. Serving the communities of e it ' WBURANCE ) our partner tn protection Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. Barry County at 840 Cook Rd Hastings MI 49058 Allegan County at 551 Linn St. Allegan Ml 49010 Ionia County at 479 Lafayette St. Ionia MI 48846 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 Kenneth S. Merriman. M.D. • Eric S. Leep, D.O. • James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. Maria Benit, PA-C • Chris Bom, PA-C \vw w. g r a n g e i n s u r a n c e c o n) I 06678507 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008 Caledonia celebrates Homecoming > I * s ■z . 34.--*- J - The Junior Powder Puff team was the winner against the seniors this year. J* The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 held the colors at the start of the parade. < •J- I M3 F* *81 1 ifc *=£ SB Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. 1 1I' Diners enjoyed a sunny warm evening on September 26 before the start of the parade. Sih. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. *K■5 Call Tracey Muoio at 616.559.4571 lV or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at ii Call 945-9554 for www.unitedbankofmichigan.com tt UNITED BANK it J MORTGAGE CORPORATION i ■ The cheerleaders kept the crowd watching the parade enthusiastic. st® classified ads Good things happen when people get United. 02697668 g; / 4 % r> i* •* CALEDONIA VISION CENTER • S f A I ■ait [ --4 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. *i I I i > .; ■ L 1’ 9809 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 A f -e-^=S W 616-891-20/20 Please Join Us! 1’ Gift Certificate Give-Away! Refreshments! Door Prizes! ■*‘^1 § £ IA 8 aaIIi! • PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 11th Annual Eyewear Show The grand marshal followed the Scot mascot in the Homecoming parade. paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Check Us Out! “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation nciLiwii based umcu on vn race, iduc, color, vuior, religion religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, parents or legal custodians, October 8th dt-v * Quality Roots Potted Trees Cash & Carry - Wed. & Sat. Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. r- Mo M Dig a Tree Transplanting, llc. tOUAL MOUSMQ OPPORTUNITY n ar c o co O c •• *:■ 2981 Loop Rd., Middleville • 269-795-2232 M-37 Middleville Light East .7 miles Right on Irving Rd., .9 miles • Right on Loop Rd., .4 miles 2981 Loop Rd.. Middleville, Ml 493 3 3 I 06663951 ST v» V -/• Ck 9-12' Spruce Planted with Spade Trucks are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the iter, com ** 75+ VARIETIES readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper I <T o ■*t £ pregnant accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our RSME-VEWEAR • GREAT PRICES This newspaper will not knowingly RK Grower Direct GREAT SELECTION women and people securing custody of children under 18. 2:00-7:00PM • GREAT TREES & SHRUBS * 3 O discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with ore Infor mati I? collectively make it illegal to advertise age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or JONES NE tor All real estate advertising in this news­ Wednesday, COnVERSE .Si Add Property Value...Maple$ ■ 06671448 x> ■w cr o v* �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008/ Page 11 -—-J — ft > I ■ 1 I <L w- I >* (■ * « Ti ;Lj fl < rjj I >. AXA. — US -st & •CAS - The lines for food moved smoothly during the Caledonia Education Foundation event before the Homecoming football game on September 26. I The Caledonia High School band showed off their steps as well as their music. The closer the band got to the stadium at the end of the parade, the higher and quicker were their steps. '■:v • 4 LEARN THE BIGGEST LOSERS’ I I L 11 s 1 V * 1 ) z VI •4 4 1 1 5 HIDDEN SECRETS i) TO WEIGHT LOSS til" U FREE NUTRITIONAL SEMINAR MON., IO/I3 - 6:30PM rsvp f f $ < k-“W ft.I GUEST SPEAKERS FREE BODY COMPOSITION SCAN MULTIPLE INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS LIVE BODYBUGG™ DEMONSTRATION 1 i Let us Show You HOW to Reach Your Goals. Reserve Your Seat Today! i This Caledonia high school student was defi­ nitely dressed in polka dots and stripes during the week before the football Homecoming game on September 26. n b -a-— Exchange students and the court rode in the parade. Solid Impact .1 —■ Fitness 1 616- &991-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Ste. K, Caledonia | k Gainey FamilV a branch of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids rv^^wtiE • 1 PRESCHOOL SPORTS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 19 Sports Sampler Soccer Instructional League Ages 3 & 4 Introduces soccer, basketball, floor hockey, football, futsal, t-ball, and kickball. Ages 3-5 This program is 5 weeks (No class Nov. 20 or Nov. 27) 5 Introduces soccer, basketball, floor hockey, football, futsal, t-ball, •!• and kickball. November 1-December 20 Pre-K-2nd Grade tit Practice and games will be played at Dutton Elementary School. Saturdays only. Pre-K-Kinder (coed) 1 st/2nd Grade (girls) tit tit 1 st Grade (boys) 2nd Grade (boys) Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 •I ♦J BASKETBALL LEAGUES I i I Recreational League October 27-December 20 Grades 3-6 » eginning to intermediate players. Practices and games will be held at local Caledonia schools. Teams may travel to Lowell or Forest Hills area. 3rd/4th Grade (boys and girls teams) 5th/6th Grade (boys and girls teams) Member: $33 • Non-Member: $66 a t Tuesday: 5:30-6:15 pm •It Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Thursday: 6:20-7:05 pm Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Member: $22 • Non-Member: $44 Soccer Music & Movement Ages 4 & 5 Ages 18 months-2 years Parent/caregiver must attend. Tuesday: 6:20-7:05 pm Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Thursday: 5:00-5:30 pm Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, Rm. 115 Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Sic Hr dp i , 4* ~ ** Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 I w *^^>*9^* •> Kindergym/Tumbling Ages 3-5 •= Thursday: 5:45-6:30 pm Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, Rm. 115 r Competitive League October 27-December 20 Grades 3-8 Coaches will register a team consisting of 7-10 players. NO indi­ vidual sign-ups. 3rd/4th Grade (boys and girls teams) 5th/6th Grade (boys and girls teams) 7th/8th Grade (boys and girls teams) Member: $33 • Non-Member: $66 RAMPS & RAILS Ages 6-14 Friday, October 17: 5:00-7:00 pm Inline skates, skateboards, and roller skates - bring your own helmet & pads. You will sign a waiver when you get here. Fee: $5 per person 5“ -» ’ f* * * — Sports Sampler Ages 3 & 4 This program is 5 weeks (No class Nov. 20 or Nov. 27) Introduces soccer, basketball, floor hockey, football, futsal, t-ball, and kickball. Thursday: 5:30-6:15 pm Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Member: $22 • Non-Member: $44 Call 285-9077 for more information or to sign up! p We put Christian principles into practice through programs f that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Visit us at www.grymca.org I I i I < rjr A A » * .* �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday. October 4, 2008 Alto church to hold fall festival and carnival 9 * -* *• i > J f i \j ^&;dr SAWHAY OCTOBE* // 4:00 - 7:00 PM PLCASC JOJH US! a./ I / T ’ Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto invites the community to its fall festival and carnival at the church grounds Saturday. Oct. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will many carnival games and activities to enjoy, along with “all-youcan-eat” popcorn and a “family photo" area. Food also will be provided. All events are open to the com­ munity at no cost. The children’s ministries leaders of CGBC say they are excited about this com­ munity outreach event. Last year's festival, the first for the church, drew a large crowd of children and adults. “The church welcomes the opportunity to reach out and share the message of the Gospel with their friends and neighbors, said Pastor Brian Auten. He said he also would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in weekly services at the church includ­ ing Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:30 a.m., evening service at 6 p.m., and Wednesday services (programs for all ages) at 6:45 p.m. The church is located at the comer of 84th Street and Pratt Lake Road in Alto. Any questions can be answered by calling the church at 616-868-7440. 15 * .0 I ..1 ffl Local churches to have blessing of animals i Youngsters advertise for the upcoming festival at Calvary Grace Brethren church in Alto. Progressive Democrats to meet Wednesday The Progressive r\ VOTE NOVEMBER 4TH ROBERT UGE ■K Democrats of West Michigan will hold their next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend at the Thornapple Township Hall on Main Street in Middleville. There will be discussion of the upcoming general elections in November, and the PDWM will also hold its own nomi­ nations for officers for a twoyear term. Voting for the nominees will take place at the next membership meet­ ing, Nov. 12. il|l Call anytime for o> co co r- CD CD o o c A-' - classified ads Thornapple Township Supervisor Paid for by the Committee to elect Robert Klinge, 307 Arlington, Middleville, Ml 49«< 269-945-9554 YOU ASKED ... WE’VE Listened! YOU can’t miss work Kid’s can’t miss school Animal lovers can have their pets blessed at local churches over the next two weeks. The ceremony for animals at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Street in the Gun Lake area, will be Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. Fr. Christian Johnston will bestow a special blessing upon all the animals. This event is held annually in honor of St. Francis of Assisi Freeport Seniors age 50 and over will have their monthly potluck dinner Wednesday, Oct. 8 at noon in the community center behind the fire bam on the west end of Main Street Bingo will be played, so guests are encouraged to bring a 'prize/ ‘prize,’ either wrapped or unwrapped for women or men. Suggested items may be from the gar­ den, a baked good, hand­ made potholders or towels or something no longer used that someone else may find useful. 0 I Jeffrey Kenyon 7/ O.D. (269) 945-3888 • rl For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. David D Harrell. Laura Kenyon. M.D. O.D. ill www.eyeentmds.com • TFi 8 I 9 fji' * & 7/rs J *» /i _ /I Take home some fresh Michigan Apples including Honey Crisp (while supplies last) Bring the whole family and enjoy fall in Michigan! 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville • 269-795-7674 I E 0 II 0 Si • -* Decorate your home with Mums, Corn Stalks, Indian Corn, Gourds, Straw & Beautiful Fall Planters Don ’t forget - Creekside Donuts and Cider (Order now for par­ ties and group events) available daily beginning October 7. 11 1761 WM-43 Hwy., Hastings Specialists, PLC Waste Master of Kent Co. FKA River Citv RR • Free Horse Drawn Hay Rides • U-Pick Pumpkin Patch r • Games for the little ones • Petting Zoo • Picture Opportunities I EYE & E.N.T. Hi Saturday, October 11 • 11am - 5pm Saturday, October 18 • 11am - 5pm — —— . DO. I © f M.D. Iran Family Fall Fest fj * - l.-naar GROWERS I • I O.D. I .eSDE Creeks! * Ann Hcmmeke, I a 9 0 Paul A. Brown. i»tf 1 y / Dr. Michael S. Nosanov. M.D. L.rf.i I | IffiU INEXPENSIVE DUMPS a CALL FOR A CONVENIENT APPOINTMENT TIME Kimberly J. Norris. 0 It’s Time For EYE, EAR, NOSE & THROAT CARE! =. '£»■ J Sandra Durkee is hostess for the day, and Gerry Allen is in charge of set-up. I XCEsj 06678343 Our Office Hours To Meet Your Needs. We Now Have Expanded Evening and Saturday Appointments For '. — Guests also should bring a dish and serving utensil for the buffet dinner, along with table service. Coffee and tea will be furnished. K' but the blessing will take place at the beginning. Pets also may be blessed by proxy, if owners bring in pic­ tures of their animals. “This is a part of the year when our church can reach out to the community and share St. Francis' life and meaning." said Rector Barbara Wilson. For more information about the blessing of the ani­ mals at St. Francis, call 269664-4345. Freeport Seniors to meet for potluck, bingo I 1 We’ve “7 who is the patron saint of animals. All pets must be leashed, harnessed or caged. Questions regarding this event should be directed to the church office at 269-7923543. On Sunday, Oct. 12, a blessing of the animals will be held as part of the Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church. 11850 West 9 Mile Road in Orangeville. Pets can attend the service 11 ■ ‘S 4 “ft 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008/ Page 13 ’ft Community Church hosting blood drive Monday Lakeside & Q'b'F1 'S!« Na WK The public is invited to give blood at Lakeside Community Church from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. The church is at 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, SE, Alto. “This is a first-time drive for Lakeside Community Church and a great opportu­ nity for those in the Alto area to help support the local blood supply,” said Sean Dailey, a representative of Michigan Community Blood Centers, which is running the event. Call the church at 616868-6402 to schedule an visit or appointment www.miblood. org; or 1866-MIBLOOD. For this event: • No appointment is necessary, but donors may call to schedule an appointment. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Barry County, Michigan .... ............................ ■ I» W OOM l» Ml ' w rw r -w ▼ - w * ZTV > r AT W \c t's: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- - ---------------------------- TO REVIEW SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SPENCER/RITA DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special assessment roll has been prepared and pre­ * • > Li *» sented to the Township Board for the Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the improvement of Spencer Drive and Rita Drive located inI Section 32 of the Township by re-grading Spencer Drive and Rita Drive, adding four inches of gravel to the roads, placing asphalt over the gravel, and providing for drainage of the roadway ..a I •• • _____ A -Wk (the “Public improvements"). The Spencer/Rita Drive Special Assessment District shall consist of the following Idescribed lots and parcels of land, against which all or a portion of the cost of the public improvements shall be specially assessed: PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED 1 CMU U Property located in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, described by the following parcel numbers and depicted on the following map: 08-14-032-002-00 08-14-032-002-70 08-14-032-002-77 08-14-032-002-50 08-14-032-002-75 08-14-032-002-78 08-14-032-002-55 08-14-032-002-76 08-14-032-002-90 PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple will hold a pub­ lic hearing on October 15,2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall located at 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan 49333, for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll. TAKE NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/her agent may appear in per- ............ far sjc u, ttarffcia son at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his/her appearance or protest by letter, on or before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that any person objecting to the assessment roll is requested to file writ­ iint ten objections with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that ah owner or any person having an interest in the real property may IHEMM MIW BEHUl file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within thirty five (35) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the owner or person having an interest in the real property protested the special assessment at the hearing held for the pur­ pose of confirming the roll. Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, Michigan 48909 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been report­ ed to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. I fl This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Township Clerk Thomapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 Telephone: (269) 795-7202 Dated: September 30, 2008 Susan J. Vlietstra Thornapple Township Clerk 06678381 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Caledonia TOWNSHIP • People 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds may be able to give blood every 56 days. • Donating takes seven to 10 minutes (plan on about 45 minutes in all, including reg­ istration and screening). Some statistics about blood: • Every 3 seconds in the U.S., someone needs blood. • Each donated pint of blood can help up to four people (as components: red cells, platelets, plasma). • Blood is a perishable gift, so a constant flow of donations is needed: red cells last 42 days and plasma lasts one year if frozen - but platelets last only five days. • A person with burn injuries needs (average) 20 units of blood; a marrow transplant may take 140 units; organ transplant, 115 units (America’s Blood Centers data: www.americasblood.org). CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes Caledonia FFA alumni, boosters affiliate named one of nation’s best The Outstanding FFA Alumni Affiliate awards will be presented at the National FFA Alumni Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 23. The 24 national award recipients include three bronze awards, 18 silver awards, and four elite gold awards. The Caledonia FFA alumni and boosters affiliate is a member of this elite group. The three other affili­ ates receiving this award are from Live Oak, Fla.; Mt. Ulla, N.C.; and Hiawatha, Kan. Chartered in 1972, the Caledonia FFA alumni and boosters affiliate has 33 members, of which 20 are lifetime members. The affili­ ate works to support the FFA chapter and agriscience edu­ cation through volunteerism and financial support. Members regularly support events such as the toy show, hog roast and the James Ellis Golf Outing in addition to lending support as mentors and chaperones. Caledonia will host the 2009 Michigan FFA Alumni Annual Meeting. The National FFA Alumni Association is an organiza­ tion of more than 46,500 The members. active Alumni FFA National Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning ‘la public hearing at the Caledonia Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will‘ hold Township and ViIlage Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of James Steketee for the rezoning of parcel #41-23-07-300-034 or land commonly known as 7430 Pat7erson“Ave? SE,‘from’the’A, Agricultural District to the R-3, Medium Density Multiple Family District. The property is legally described as follows: 412307300034 PART OF SW 1/4 COM 35.44 FT N 0D 42M 09S E ALONG W SEC LINE &J)61.03 N 0D 53M 01S E ALONG W SEC LINE FROM SW COR OF SEC TH N 9^ 53M^01S E ALONG W FT ,, ™ ___________ SEC LINE 260.10 FT TH S 89D OOM 34S E 335.0 FT TH S 0D 53M 01S W 260JO FT TH N 89D 00M SEC 7 T5N R10W 2.00 A. SPLIT ON 02/25/2004 FROM 41-23-07-300-019; 34S W 335.0 FT TO BEG * _ SPLIT ON 09/24/2008 FROM 41-23-07-300-026. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the ^Quested comments concerning the proposed rezoning may be submitted to the Township rezoning. Written __ office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Association provides a struc­ ture that mobilizes and empowers community volun­ teers to support and assist local, state and national agri­ science education programs in providing quality educa­ tion experiences. 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 The minutes for the September 17, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on October 1st, 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website III at www.caledoniatownship.org 06678439 2 co y q hair & tanning Walk-Ins Welcome! 8 10% OFF All Hair & Tanning Products Mon.-Thur. 9:30-8:00; Frl. 9:30-6:30; Sat. 10-5 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 7954254 www.shearattitudessalon.com Caledonia township Xxry-7 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 20, 2008 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 Foremost Insurance Company and Foremost Corporation of America for an amendment in the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park) (the “PUD"), established in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the PUD. The proposed amendment would, if adopted, accomplish the following, among others: 1) Would allow for a wood framed structure (20' x 16’) to be constructed, which would be used for the purpose of training Foremost “site inspectors.” I The property is legally described as follows: 41230520006 ALL OF SEC 5 EX COM 813.49 FT S 0D 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE & 886.24 FT N 76D 11M 38S E & 29.53 FT N 13D 48M 22S W & 820.56 FT N 76D 11M 40S E FROM NW COR OF SEC TH S 13D 48M 20S E 731.84 FT TH S 04D 43M 09S E 213.47 FT TH N 77D 48M 55S W 47.67 FT TH WLY 710.07 FT ALONG A 1060.0 FT RAD CURVE LT/LONG CHORD BEARS S 82D 59M 39S W 696.87 FT / TH S 63D 48M 12S W 451.05 FT TH N 26D 11M 38S W 55 89 FT TH NLY 116.45 FT ALONG A 767.0 FT RAD CURVE LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 30D 32M 37S W 116.34 FT/ TH S 67D 46M 57S W 155.81 FT TH N 62D 48M 42S W 266.75 FT TH N 00D 08M 24S W 40.0 FT TH S 89D 51M 36S W TO W SEC LINE TH NLY TO NW COR OF SEC TH ELY ALONG N SEC LINE TO ALINE BEARING N 76D 11M38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D 11M 38S W TO A LINE BEARING S PERP TO N SEC LINE FROM A PT 165.0 FT W FROM N 1/4 COR TH S PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A PT 418.56 FT S FROM N SEC LINE TH W PAR WITH N SEC LINE 208.0 FT TH N PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 76D 11M 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D 11M 38S W TO BEG & EX SW 1/4 & EX S 350 FT OF E 500 FT & EX COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH N 63D OOM 00S E 559.07 FT TH N 82D UM 26S E 657.43 FT TH S 11D 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH S 0D OOM 00S 70.53 FT TH S 37D 15M 33S E 159.18 FT TH S 74D 31M 05S E 415.12 FT TH S 21D 51M 03S E 709.71 FT TH 90D OOM 00S E 412.21 FT TH N 34D 14M 28S E 786.53 FT TH S 62D 31M 04S E 386.62 FT TH S 27D 28M 56S W 356.92 FT TH S 41D OOM 00S W 554.11 FT TH S 0D OOM 00S 420.12 FT TH S 47D 32M 12S W 92.50 FT TH S 45D OOM 00S W 295.41 FT TO BEG OF THIS EX N 45D OOM 00S E t 295.41 FT TH NELY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 47D 32M 12S E 92.50 FT/ TH N 0D OOM 00S 420.12 FT TH N 41D OOM 00S E 554.11 FT TH N 27D 28M 56S E 356.92 FT TH N 62D 31M 04S W 380.62 FT TH S 34D 14M 28S W 786.53 FT TH 90D OOM 00S W 412.21 FT TH N 21D 51M 03S W 709.71 FT TH N 74D 31M 05S W 415.12 FT TH N 37D 15M 33S W 159.18 FT TH N 0D OOM 00S 70.53 FT TH NWLY 160.49 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/ TH S 0D OOM 00S 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM 00S E 525.0 FT TH S 0D OOM 00S TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEAR­ ING N 62D OOM 00S W FROM BEG TH S 62D OOM 00S E TO BEG & EX COM 693.92 FT S 89D 04M 16S W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE FROM E 1/4 COR TH S 33D 08M 40S W 37.64 FT TH S 11D 52M 47S E 193.55 FT TH N 54D 12M 14S W 116.82 FT TH NWLY 301.28 FT ALONG A 690 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 41D 41M 43S W 298.89 FT/ TH N 29D 1 IM 12S W 229.32 FT TH N 1 ID 24M 00S E 108.52 FT TH N 55D 21M 42S E 8.75 FT TH NWLY 308.21 FT ALONG A 360 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 30D 50M 06S E 298.99 FT/ TH S 83D 41M 31S E 97.0 FT TH S 49D 52M 02S E 437.0 FT TH S 33D 08M, 40S W 413.78 FT TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W 362.35 A. SPLIT ON 12/14/2007 FROM 41-23-05200-005. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested Written comments concerning the proposed variance may be submitted to the Township variance. _ . . .. _ office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. I Dated: September 30, 2008 Dated: September 25, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06678358 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06678390 *- �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008 i Middleville to host second scarecrow contest by Patricia Johns “Let your scarecrow do your advertising or promot­ ing or use it as a team-build­ ing project, right out by your business sign for high visi­ bility," suggested organizer Audrey Van Strien. Entry forms are available at the Middleville village offices. The entry deadline is Monday, Oct. 20. Forms can be mailed, dropped off at the village hall or e-mailed to Catherine Beyer at beyersm @ sbcglobal. net. Categories are individuals and families or businesses and organizations. Scarecrow entries will be judged on cre­ ativity, originality, curb appeal, presentation and durability. Staff Writer * .. The Middleville Downtown Development Authority will hold a second scarecrow contest this year. Last year, about 30 scare­ crows were displayed at local businesses and next to village hall. Area businesses, organiza­ tions, families and individu­ als are invited to enter and create a scarecrow to show off in the community’s free contest. This is open to everyone, even those who do not reside or do business within the vil­ lage limits. The DDA can provide space on Main Street for scarecrows. 06678433 First Rehab PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit Winners will be announced at Halloween on the Riverbank, the evening of Oct. 25. The third annual Halloween on the Riverbank will be from 5 to 7 p.m. The individuals or fami­ lies category is open to any­ one regardless of age (99 years or younger) or location of residence, doing tradition­ al types that resemble scare­ crows found in fields or gar­ dens since the folklore start­ ed, or newer types of imagery of a whimsical, spooky, creepy, not-t scary, educational nature, “multi-crow,” or even mechanical (with sound or movement). The business or organiza­ tion category is open to forprofit businesses, civic, church, camp, school groups or classrooms and other non­ profit entities. This year’s contest will have a “People’s Choice” award. Area residents are encouraged to get up, get out, go find and have fun picking a favorite display. Ballots can be picked up at village hall; one vote per person. Scarecrow builders should use creative ideas in their constructions but should also remember the goal of the contest is to generate good­ will, a festive atmosphere and to celebrate the season. Examples of scarecrows may be found by exploring the Internet. The possibilities are endless from frogs to dancing ghosts to animated pumpkins and more. Some Web sites to explore include www.scarecrowfes­ tival.com from Marshall or www.scarecrowfest.com out of St. Charles, Ill. All entries eligible for judging must be displayed by Monday, Oct. 20, through 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct 25. Participants are responsible for set up, maintenance and removal of the scarecrow displays. Organizers are not responsible for any loss or damage to scarecrow entries. All entries requesting space near village hall will receive a 4-by-4-foot area. Larger spaces may be avail­ able upon request but must be limited to an 8-by-8-foot area. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Multiple scarecrows may be displayed in the spaces near village hall. A sign with the scarecrow’s title, cre­ ator’s name and promotional information on the organiza­ •X tion or business, if applica ­ ble, is permitted. One entry per category per person, family, business, or organization is allowed. Entries in multiple cate­ gories are permitted. Scarecrows on display may reflect a special theme or promote a company or organization. Scarecrows must be in good taste and be construct­ ed to withstand the weather. I 1 Creators are responsible for keeping and maintaining the scarecrow in good viewing and photo condition. If fresh vegetables are used, design­ ers should replace as needed. Scarecrows reflectin controversial, social, reli­ gious or political opinions and statements or which are excessively graphic, violent, or include sexuality or pro­ fanity in the displays are not considered appropriate. The focus is on the tradi­ tional Halloween atmos­ phere being spooky and creepy and fun. The scare­ crow committee reserves the right to remove any scare­ crow it deems inappropriate. Scarecrow entries and designs must be new from last year. For information about the »!• contest or Halloween at the Riverbank, contact Beyer at beyersm@sbcglobal.net. The Oct. 7 Village of Middleville Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next reg­ ul ar will meeting be Wednesday, Nov. 6, due to the election on the Tuesday. Because of construction at village hall, that meeting will be held in the Thomapple Township Hall, For more information ------ w Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. 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The Village of Caledonia is considering substantial revisions to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, various amendments to the Chapter XVII Nonconforming Structures and Uses provisions, revisions to the parking and loading chapters and provisions regarding lighting within the Village. In addition, various changes to the definitions of terms such as “yard" and “setback", for purposes of clarity are being considered. Dated: October 4, 2008 / wyyyv.brucesframe.com ••u•• Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts Copies of the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance are on file and may be examined at the Village offices, 250 South Maple Street, during Village office hours. All interested persons may attend the pub­ lic hearing and comment upon the proposed ordinance amendments. Written comments may be submitted to the Village office up to the time of the public hearing. 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Jordyn Skinner led the Sailors on the night with 14 kills, 11 digs, and three aces. “Obviously Jordyn Skinner is a very- good play­ er,” said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz, “and they use her effectively. We came out strong and fizzled. South’s a good team." The Scots are now 3-2 in the conference, and 18-11 overall. South Christian I improves to 4-0 in the league r and 18-11-1 overall. “It was a little bit of a slow start for us,” said South r n Christian head coach Leah Muir. “It picked up when we started serving a little more aggressive, and it threw off their passing a little bit." On the strength of the serving of setter Jessica 8 Bredeweg and a couple kills by Skinner, the Sailors jumped out to a 7-0 lead in game number two. The Scots r battled back to within four IT•It ints at 14-10 with some nice play at the net by Brenna Donahue, but could­ n't get any closer than that. Again in game three, South Christian jumped out The Fighting Scots’ Laura Knight (14) and Nicole to an early lead at 10-3. Chase block an attack by South Christian’s Mackenzy Bredeweg had 14 assists Potgeter during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference match on the night for South in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian, and fellow setter some solid passing early on to push South Christian in their O-K Gold Conference dual Tuesday night. But eventually, that wore off and the talent of the by Brett Bremer Sports Editor SS XX •<7X XX x? ex i. a* » - 5 L V3 ^C-r ^9"^ 1* / 7 it i’ , < s<„ I 'Is ■' I I fl **— ■ T- r- * •w X j’m 'M • —‘ — -C1 - -a ?* « ■ ■ * — -1 Caledonia’s Brenna Donahue passes up a South Christian serve as teammate Paige Rogers looks on from the back court during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) everything they have and that’s all I can ask for." The Scots head to the Ferris State University Invitational today (Oct. 4), and will continue league play at Ottawa Hills Tuesday evening. On Thursday this week, Caledonia heads to Coopersville for a quad. ter Lindsee Weis had 22 assists in the contest, and Donahue led the team with nine digs. “We take a lot of pride in playing in our own gym," Ritz said, “and they had a nice group of support from the student body. I'm proud of my girls. They give me Christi Benting finished with 13. Defensive specialist Shelby Helmus led the Sailors with 13 digs, and middle Laura Murphy had seven blocks. Caledonia got six kills from Michelle Butcher, four from Donahue, and three from Laura Knight. Scot set- * I II ’ !• I ■iraft jL Ml ei6) 891-9703 , IBB i mu® MfflUs V lisi^ ■ibiSi Caledonia tops TK tennis in last league dual of the year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg's varsity boys' ten­ nis teams will both be look­ ing to move up in the O-K Gold Conference standings as the league gets together for its championship tourna­ ment at Forest Hills Eastern and Grand Rapids Catholic Central today (Oct. 4). “They're looking forward to conference," TK head coach Jeff Smith said of his 2 I I.''..’ TK spikers fall .-id three games V1 '4 .J.x ✓ to Wayland in '•z> * *z F4y. y A ■ Thornapple Kellogg kept things close for a game with Wayland Tuesday, but couldn’t keep things close as the night went on. The Wildcats scored a 3-0 O-K Gold Conference victo­ ry, by the scores of 25-20, 25-17, 25-13. The Trojans were led by Erin Ellinger at the net, she finished with five kills. Kate Scheidel had 14 assists. Amber Getty led the Wildcats with 12 kills to go along with 25 aces. Macy Merchant added ten kills for Wayland. The Trojans visit Hastings for another league dual on Tuesday. players. “They want to make a statement, especially with the tough conference that we’re in. They’re ready to upset some people and sur­ prise a few people." The Fighting Scots and Trojans closed out the league duals Monday afternoon in Caledonia, with the host team scoring an 8-0 victory. That win improved the Scots’ record to 5-2 in the league, and they'll head into the tournament in third place behind Forest Hills Eastern and Catholic Central. The Trojans end the league duals at 2-4-1, in fifth place. Caledonia’s top two dou­ bles teams pulled out tough three-set wins to preserve the shut out against TK. Steve Babcock and Sam Dion topped Colin Texter and Tyler Postma 6-4. 3-6,7-6(4) at first doubles. At second doubies> the Scot duo of Connor Donker and Kade Boverhof won 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 against Cade Dammen and Jon Yates. The Fighting Scots hand|ed the yrojans at the other six flights. On the singles side, Eric Pell topped Sven Bettendorf 6-0, 6-1 at numRyan’ ber one. downed VanRavenswaay Josh Steensma 6-2, 6-4 at number two. Trent Pontious (defeated Rocky VanZegeren 6_2 5.1 at number three. At fourth singles, Ben Dion downed Seth VanKuiken 61, 6-0. In the third and fourth doubles matches, Caledonia’s number three team of Chris Richter and Adam Thelen won 6-0, 6-2 and the number four team of en Davenport and Dennis •It chase won 6-0, 6-1. The Trojans sandwiched that tough league dual between two two tieht tight non­ between league contests. Last Friday (Sept. 26), the Trojans scored a 7-1 victory over Wyoming Park. Every match was close, especially the top two singles matches which turned into two and a half hour marathons. Both Trojans fell in the first set, then had to battle back. Bettendorf won 3-6, 7-5, 76(6) at number one and Steensma won 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 at number two. “I told the kids, those two matches were the best tennis I've seen yet, by far," said Smith. “Those two showed so much heart on the court. I was in awe of the dedication and the way they fought back and wound up winning. The Trojans also won three-set matches at first and third doubles. TK's number three team of Graham Lince and Tyler Swanson scored a 4-6, 7-5, 6-0 win. Postma and Texter won 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 at number one. The Trojans also got a win from the sec- match, Barber and Delger won 6-4, 6-4. VanZegeren just missed evening up the match. He dropped the first set of his third singles match 7-6(6), then came back to win the second set 6-4. In a super tie­ breaker to decide the match, he lost out 10-6. Kirk Barber and Ben Delger was downed 7-5, 7-6(5). On Thursday, the Trojans suffered a 5-3 loss to Kenowa Hills. The three Trojan victories came on the doubles side, where Texter and Postma won 2-6, 6-3, 63 at number one and Dammen and Yates scored a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 win at number two. In the fourth doubles ond doubles team of Dammen and Yates, 6-2, 75. In the other singles match­ es against the Vikings, VanZegeren won 6-2, 6-2 at three number and VanKuiken scored a 7-6(3), 6-4 win at number two. Even the fourth doubles match, which the Trojans lost was close. 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The Trojans came into the league duals at Wayland winless, scheduled to run against Caledonia and Forest 4 1 7 A average time for the season. Who’s that next group ahead of you that you could get yourself in.” “It's not a great position when you're running alone. You've got all this great competition out here. Use that to your advantage.” The Trojan boys ran some good times, by their stan- dards, at Wayland. But Forest Hills Eastern had seven runners finish ahead of the Trojan frontman, Dustin Brummel. Caledonia had six ahead of him. “1 thought they did a real­ ly good job of not being intimidated by running against two of the best teams in the state,” Reynolds said. The Hawks took control of •II the boy's conference cham­ pionship chase, beating the Fighting Scots 23-33 and topping the Trojans 15-50 to get to 5-0 in the league. The Fighting Scots are now 5-1, with a race in Hastings against 5-1 South Christian, this coming Wednesday. Caledonia topped the Trojan boys 15-49. “Hats off to Forest Hills Eastern,” said Caledonia boys’ coach Ben Thompson. “They're a great team. What can you say, they put it to us.” “We went out with them the first mile and couldn't hang with them after that.” Forest Hills Eastern’s Chad Scott finished in first place in the race that includ­ ed the Scots and Trojans, edging out his teammate Garrett Cullen. They both hit the line in 17 minutes 3 sec­ onds. The next two runners in were from Caledonia, as Anthony Sterzick finished in 17:16 and Kort Alexander in 17:18. The Hawks Spencer Ferris raced past the Scots’ Ben Diefenbach down the final stretch, with both finishing in 17:21. They were fol­ lowed by Eastern's Erik Bates in 17:27 and Jay Ferris in 17:39. Caledonia's Dylan Anderson finished ninth in 17:55 and Matt Lacina 11th in 18:09. Brummel led the Trojans, finishing 14th overall in 18:20. Carl Olsen was 26th in 19:05, Tim Olsen 30th in w» I J a 1 * J ■%-CAX •r ■.n.' z* - J: te - •W t« r i- ' r* !- «: ib^ " Kj FK - -Y r‘W -j •M/ £-T X. >• • «r-‘>-.*<■ I' - ? ■4 V •W V < M ’KV 4 riK 5$ -'Y IM? >. ■ An *< a w ---------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' .. :t:5 i -■ - _ *7- t- eW . _ Caledonia’s (from right) Ben Diefenbach, Anthony Sterzick, and Kort Alexander race along just ahead of Forest Hills Eastern’s Chad Scott and Garrett Cullen during the first mile at Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference duals in Wayland. 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That has to be done in the summer and in the early season. 1 think more at this point it's mental things.” While the Trojan boys were trying to take advan­ tage of their competition Wednesday, the TK girls’ leader Allyson Winchester still had none. She won the girls’ race between the Trojans, Hawks, :l r and Scots by more than a minute, hitting the finish line in 18:23. Forest Hills Eastern had the next three finishers, led by Ellen Junewick in 19:29. Alyssa Dyer was third in 19:45, Lauren McCarthy fourth in 20:35, and Margo Dixon fifth in 20:37. See CROSS, page 18 If • jrrJl Thornapple Kellogg’s Carl Olsen picks up the pace as he nears the finish line Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) J’ ai= «s! * . ^to’ flUt! 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It § by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■4 ■ “No doubt.” When Caledonia took over possession of the football on 21 -yard line trailing its own Hastings 42-35 with less than two minutes on the clock., after the first stop by its defense all night long, the outcome was still certainly in doubt. But Fighting Scot head coach Steve Uyl had a plan in mind. His team was going to move down the field, score a touchdown, and go for two points and the win. There was no doubt,” said Uyl. “I knew when we took the ball over we were going to go for two. It was just the way the momentum was going, We hadn’t had the momen­ tum all night long.” The Fighting Scots finally got the momentum, and a 4342 victory. Nick Schumaker completed the 79-yard scoring drive with a 16-yard run to^the end zone with 55.7 seconds left. After a Caledonia time-out, and an offside penalty on the Saxons that moved the two-point try half the distance closer to the end zone, Dylan Ball carried the ball across the goal line on the two-point try. “We went to our bread and butter,” Uyl said. “What had > *> r £ Si 44 1 been working all night long, Our counter off our left tackle.” It was the only time Hastings had trailed all night long. The only thing that stopped the Saxons on their first six possessions was the clock hitting 0:00 to mark the end of the first half, We got a big stop, came down here, got the two-point conversion and escape with a victory is basically what we did,” Uyl said. “That Hastings team is a very good football team.” LCaledonia’s Justin Warren and Justin Dixon hauled Saxon quarterback down Brad Hayden for a four-yard loss with 1:55 on the fourth quarter clock to force Hastings into its first punt of __ the_____________________ night. Then after the Scots had taken the lead, Donald Steve and Schram VanderVeen hauled down Hayden in the backfield on third-and-5 from the Hastings 40 to basically kill the final Saxon drive. “We prepared really well, and it's kind of one of those games where, at the end, Caledonia made some plays, Hats off to them,” said Saxon head coach Fred Rademacher. “That’s really the thing. They made big plays at critical times. They've done that 44 44 44 to some good football teams this year, and that's a sign of a good football team.” The Fighting Scots trailed 28-13 with 4:07 left in the third quarter, after a one-yard touchdown run by Hastings’ Luke Mansfield. Caledonia ............................ ~ answered that score with a eight-yard touchdown run by Ryan Ulanch, and made up for a botched snap on an earlier extra-point by tacking on •It a two-point conversion pass from Luke Wiest to Luke Andrusiak. Hastings pushed its lead back to two scores, at 35-21 on a 66-yard touchdown run by Dewey Slaughter with 47.9 seconds left in the third quarter. Less than two minutes had gone off the clock, when Ball plunged into the end zone from three yards out to get his team back to within seven at 35-28. Hastings though again pushed its lead to 14 points with a drive that lasted over six minutes, and culminated in a three-yard TD run by Mansfield. Trailing 42-28 with 5:02 to play, the Scots marched down the field on nine plays to score on an eight-yard run by Wiest with 3:19 on the clock. recovered The . Saxons Caledonia s ensuing on-side kick attempt, but that’s when The Caledonia varsity football team sings the school fight song to its enthusiastic fans after Friday night’s 43-42 come from behind victory in Hastings which clinched a spot in the state playoffs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Caledonia defense came up big. “It was a concern of mine coming in,” Uyl said of the Saxons'potent ground attack, “The Wing-T, or excuse me, the Straight-T is something we don't see and probably won't see again. The Caledonia defenders ~ had a tough time finding the football out of the backfield for much of the night, Hastings rushed 66 times for 452 yards, led by Slaughter who rushed 29 times for 253 yards. Mansfield carried the ball 14 times for 93 yards. Hastings opened up the game with a 43-yard touchdown run by Slaughter on possession. first their Caledonia answered that drive with one that ended in a three-yard‘ scoring run ‘by Schumaker. The first quarter ended on a 27-yard touchdown pass from Hayden to Jon^Gieseler. Caledonia had to punt, its only punt of the night, on the opening drive of the second quarter. Hastings answered that with a nine-play drive, as the Straight-T offense even confusing the officials on a long TD run that was called back because of an inadvertent whistle, which culminated in a one-yard sneak into the end zone by Hayden. Caledonia matched that score by driving the length ot the field, and getting a twoyard TD run from Wiest, Fighting Scot kicker Collin Hoffman was a perfect 3-for3 on extra-point kicks, while Saxon kicker Trent Brisboe •It put all six of his tries through the uprights. the led Schumaker Fighting Scot attack, rushing 21 times for 109 yards. Ball carried the ball. 11 times for .................. r 82 yards. Wiest was 12-of-16 passing the ball for 236 yards, with one interception which the Saxons' Brisboe pulled in in the end zone on the Scots' opening drive of the second half. Andrusiak caught five passes for 119 yards, and Brent^Steele had three receptions for 73 yards. Our kids, they never give up. They fight until the end. said Uyl. “We just have some kids with some great character who refuse to lose.” The Fighting Scots are now 6-0, with a guaranteed spot in the state playoffs, and 4-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. South Christian, who the Fighting Scots host next Friday, matched those marks with a 29-12 victory over Ottawa Hills last night to set up a showdown for the conference lead. In other league action. Wayland toped Forest^Hills Eastern 27-0, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central knocked oft Thornapple Kellogg 42-7 Friday night. €4 TK-Hastings wins nine of 12 events in pool at West Catholic I ’ fOf After suffering its first loss in the pool all season long week. week, the last KelloggThornapple Hastings girls' swimming and diving team came back strong Thursday night. The Trojans topped West Catholic 100-86 to improve to 4-1 in the O-K Rainbow Tier III this season. KelloggThornapple Hastings swimmers won each of the first eight events, highlighted by diver Kyleigh Sheldon setting a new team record in the diving competi­ tion with a score of 224.50. West Catholic kept the meet close with is depth. While TK held a 35-27 lead heading in to the fifth event, diving, that was the first event where the Trojans had more scoring finishers than the Falcons. TK-Hastings' Courtney DeWent was third in the diving with a score of 139.80 and Jackie Hodges fourth at 126.35. In the next three events the Trojans’ won, they did have three placers to the Falcons' two. Danielle Rosenberg led TK-Hastings in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing in minute 7.26 seconds. Natalie VanDenack won the 100yard freestyle in 57.50 sec­ onds. Kaylee DeMink scored first in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:16.71. To start the evening, the Trojan team of Mandy 1 Buehler, Patricia Garber, Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Chappelow won the 200yard medley relay in 2:06.38. VanDenack followed that up by winning the 200-yard freestyle in 2:07.64, and then Katie Romanak took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:40.67. The other winner on the night for TK-Hastings was Buehler in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:11.43. The TK-Hastings girls head for the Ottawa Hills Invitational this Saturday, then will face Wayland in a league dual in Hastings on Thursday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central spoils Trojans ’ homecoming Thornapple Kellogg quarterback Kyle Bobolts is hauled down by Catholic Central’s Daniel Morrow on a play in the first quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Middleville. The Trojans dropped their homecoming contest 42-7 to the visjting Cougars. No other information was available Friday night. Thornapple Kellogg is now 1-5 1.5 on the season, and will continue league play at Wayland this coming Friday. (Photo by Patricia Johns) * �<4 Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 4, 2008 ■k. Ip' Scots third, Gregory fourth, at Gold golf tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor / 7.-y -b -- ?■ -5" .'i »» X' ^-7 The top individuals played their best rounds of the sea­ son Monday as the O-K Gold Conference gathered for its championship 18-hole round at Boulder Creek Golf Club. South Christian's top four were better than anyone else’s though, as the Sailors won their second straight conference championship with a score of 334. Hastings was second with a 355, fol­ lowed by Caledonia 369 in third. The top four individual rounds of the day, were fired by players from those three squads. South Christian’s Jackie DeBoer won the match with a one-over-par 73. Hastings’ Gabrielle Shipley was sec- ond with a 76, followed by Buehler added a 93, and from Stacie Moll, and a 103 South's Heather Marks with Jessica Kloosterman a 101 from Katie Demeuse. a 77, and Caledonia's Britni for Hastings. “Our team has gotten bet­ Gregory with a 79. “(Shipley) played just the ter," Gregory said. “I see it Gregory broke 80 for the way I know she can, and every practice. We're work­ first time, and on the front Kacy did a really nice job at ing hard. Now that we have a nine fired a 35 for her best number two to shoot an 85,” week until regionals, I hope nine-hole score ever. said Saxon head coach Bruce we can get out and play 5 “I was making putts. I was Krueger. rather than just hitting on the making everything," said “The only thing we didn't range.” Gregory. “I was on the reach as far as our goals all Thomapple Kellogg will greens in regulation. I could­ year is today we weren't able also be a part of the D2 n't believe I was one under.” to put together a solid four regional at Angels Crossing “Even though I shot a 44 scores.” Thursday. The top three (on the back nine), it’s still a Only South Christian and teams and top three individu­ victory. It's still amazing.” Catholic Central had four als not on those teams at That back nine perform­ golfers under 100 on the day. each regional across the state ance left her with a lesson to Behind Chamberlin for will advance to the state carry forward, as she and her TK, Shannon Hamilton shot finals which will be held teammates prepare for their a 106, Emmy Peacock a 108, Oct. 17-18 at Eagle Crest on Division 2 regional tourna­ and Jessie Jacobs a 117. the campus of Eastern ment at Angels Crossing in Caledonia also got a 90 Michigan University. Vicksburg Thursday. from Courtney Corson, a 97 “For some reason, I”m better on tighter courses. I don’t know why. It’s always been that way. I lost my con­ fidence a little. I let up, and now I know never to do that again," Gregory said. Both of her playing part­ ners in the top group, Shipley and Marks, were better on the front nine than the back. “I had a couple not good (holes), but my putting over­ all was pretty good today," Shipley said. “I think I had two birdies today, but there were other times I needed to make a putt and I didn’t.” South Christian also got a U p 90 from Morgan Leep and a 94 from Rae Reinhart. That 90 tied Leep for ninth place on the day, with Thomapple Kellogg's Macy Chamberlin. -si Behind the top three | teams, Catholic Central was fourth with a 372, Forest Hills Eastern fifth with a 372, Thornapple Kellogg sixth at 410, Wayland sev­ _ ___ enth at 451, and Ottawa Hills The Scots’ Katie Demeuse hits the ball out of the faireighth with a 621. The runner-up Saxons had waY on number 15 during Monday’s O-K Gold two golfers in the top ten. Conference Championship at Boulder Creek Golf Club. Kacy Hooten was sixth over- (Photo by Brett Bremer) all with an 85. Barbie I $‘i‘ IL I 1 .- • •-V-5 ft e' -f Caledonia’s Britni Gregory watches her chip sail towards the green on number 17 at Boulder Creek Golf Club Monday during the O-K Gold Conference Championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "- h t; Vs •• ;- .•c • "1 .-.’p Jfc®. W-^ Il 'IP all ir. Ji?.- -57-^ § 3f -s •> •4. I -I- ■*-- - ;<F- 3® i •■'5: V - * 7 The Trojans’ Macy Chamberlin hits her drive off the tee at number 17 during Dndav’’ss O-K Conference Championship Chamninnshin at at Boulder Rniilder Creek Creek Golf Celt Chih Monday O-K Gold Gold Conference Club. ZPhntn (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■■ dU? 06678401^ •t FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING The Company Built by Referrals 9790 Cherry Valley Avenue Pre-Season Furnace Tune-Up 95 I w-’ "ff & * I i? Special Expires 10/30/08 Our trained techs will perform a 33 point safety tune-up. Be ready for winter! Call 891-8900 TO ARRANGE A CONVENIENT TIME - * u -Z3S <5 -j-- t * &55S’ Il amt Sfi ffi 11 Wi IMS mniinimri fmm naaa 1/7 I Wfff<fffUC7U ff Vfff ffagC 1V “She has just really been running well this season,” TK girls' coach Tammy Benjamin said of Winchester. “I’m anxious for some female to be near her soon, ‘cause that’s a different mindset.” The Hawks topped the Trojan girls 20-43, and the Caledonia girls 16-43, to improve to 4-0 in the league. Caledonia's girls topped TK 21-39. Courtney Stauffer led the Fighting Scots, finishing sixth in 20:40. Emily Rossman was eighth in 20:54, Lisa Schultz ninth in 20:55, and Addie Johnson 12th in 21:29. Behind Winchester for the Trojan girls, Molly Wilson was 13th in 21:38, Jessica Crawford 19th in 22:46, Kathrin Koch 20th in 22:50, and Danielle Fredenburg 26th in 23:50. “I think the kids were real excited with the weather today. They were excited for cross country weather,” Benjamin said. “They all looked good.” Crawford tied her PR despite running with a bro­ ken nose she received in a hunting3 accident. ‘‘Molly ran well. We all ran well," Benjamin said. “It was a great day for all my kids. We got beat, but we all ran well." Thornapple Kellogg's girls are now 1-4 in the league, and the Fighting Scots 3-2. This coming Wednesday, when the league gets together at Hastings High School, the Scots take on South Christian and the Trojans face Ottawa Hills and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Today (Oct. 4), the Scots head to the Portage Invitational. Last Saturday, Thornapple Kellogg's girls won the Gladwin Invitational by 27 points over second place Ludington (40-67). Winchester was the individ­ ual champ, finishing in 18:37. Wilson finished fifth in 22:22, Koch sixth in 22:35, Crawford seventh in 22:51, and Fredenburg 21st in 24:44. TK's boys team was third on the day. Caledonia ran in the A/B Division at Saturday’s Don Baese Carson City-Crystal Invitational. The Scot boys were fifth in the 21-team field with 158 points, behind champion Saginaw Heritage which finished with 57, Rockford 71, Ionia 115, and Grand Haven 148. Alexander led the Scots, placing 13th in 16:45. Diefenbach was 22nd in 16:59, Sterzick 26th in 17:04, Anderson 42nd in 17:29. and Lacina 55th in 17:42. Caledonia’s girls were tenth, led by Stauffer who was 38th in 20:36. Rossman was 52nd in 20:53, Schultz 55th in 21:04, Johnson 68th in 21:46, and Petz 76th in 22:11. Grand Haven took the girls' championship on the day with 59 points, led by individual champ Becca Addison who finished in 18:22. Rockford was second with 66 points, and Traverse City Central third with 86. I Hit jJJ; t 1 I, yl •X 1J 1 Ai. *1 s I & I * 1 �The Sun and News. 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All proceeds will be donated to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation (MKACF) to help fund research for breast cancer. This event will be Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Online registration will be available until midnight Oct. 10, however a T-shirt cannot be guaranteed. The cost is $25. On-site registration and packet pick-up will be from 7 to 8:30 a.m. the day of the race. The run and walk begin at 9 a.m. Music to spur on the runners will be provided by the Caledonia High School Strike (steel drum) ensemble. All proceeds will be donated to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, which was established in 1996 by the late Mary Kay Ash. Since that time, the foundation has donated millions of dollars to both domestic violence shel­ ters and toward research of cancers that affect women. In 2007, more than $4.9 mil­ lion 'was donated to these two causes. Check the Web site www.beebrave.com for more details or to register online. The event begins at Catamount Farms, 6195 Buttrick Avenue in Alto. Ample free parking is available near the course. The course features gently rolling hills through wooded and mostly unpaved roads. Local residents along the way are encouraged to get out and cheer on the runners. Some traffic will be re-rout­ ed on the morning of Oct. 11 from 8:45 a.m. until about 10:30 a.m. early goal not enough for Scots at South Christian I Ln A * ■ W-. ?»: '1 a- • .-A? « Flag football players visit JV game OnSeptember 25th members of the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission Flag football teams visited the Thornapple Kellogg High School JV foot­ ball game. TAPRC has nine flag football teams that include first through fourth graders The TAPRC teams were invited to do the half-time show by Brian Balding, H.S. Athletic Director The TAPRC flag football season runs from the first week of August through late October. 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Y ; s ;v o - ,,w Wk Oto ‘ £ as ■ Ss9l w » •o ’.’O •toy SS w •?^v 3 �- * ■- Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings MI 49058-1841 S/N A/ JWeiS I A Ji ■ A — A. ’’AU. J f _ — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 41/October 11, 2008 .oH 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Meadow Bloom rezoning hits a new hitch d odT zsupon baton znwoT Joow lOtaioq 131 biV/ noR yd w IZOTSW M gni ad) gtansq orlT jvoaztb n took B io! iBirn a) gnin osni? joilqqjs oi □□nsn io! gni rd noil rirfT moil anon b IfiriT r> bo tod jernsH >8030113 Iduqofl d rilOl imrnoD nisH n omoa by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer The Meadow Bloom LLC request for rezoning domi­ nated the 1Caledonia Township Board agenda last week. When a new hitch was pointed out by Trustee Walter Bujak and confirmed by Ronald Van Singel of The Merestone Group, represent­ ing Meadow Bloom LLC, the request to rezone two parcels was tabled. The hitch was the sudden discovery that the township does not have an ordinance for a zoning district called rural preservation (RP). As Bujak noted, RP is a plan­ ning term, not a zoning term. Since the Meadow Bloom application asks for rezoning to RP and there is no ordi­ nance defining RP as a zon­ ing term, there is no regula­ tion by the township. This discovery made irrel­ evant the entire discussion from supporters and oppo­ nents of the rezoning that preceded Bujak s comments. That discussion also includ­ ed a spirited exchange between supervisor Bryan Harrison and Bill Hirsch, the successful candidate in the Republican primary for the 10th District Kent County Commission seat. Harrison also objected to some recent coverage by the Sun and News, saying that it reflected poor judgment on the part of the reporter. . The discrepancy between the term RP, which was on the formal application for submitted by rezoning Meadow Bloom, engendered significant discussion on its own. Bujak asked Van Singel, regarding the change from agricultural to rural residen­ tial, "Why rezone to rural residential?" Van Singel replied, "You don't have an ordinance that says rural preservation." Bujak reiterated, "There is no compelling reason to rezone; there is no need to rezone; one house on two acres." Van Singel amplified. Since you don't have a rural preservation ordinance. we were advised by administrative staff to rezone it rural residential. We were told R2 for medium-density resi­ dential." He continued, "We tried to do this properly. We were told we had to follow the master plan. This is how we were told to present it." Harrison then entered the discussion, saying, Twoacre lots without the ability to go to one-acre lots (public without public water and sewer). If we had a contract, we could hold you to it." Harrison proposed tabling the request until the docu­ mentation is clear. The board agreed, and the request was tabled. During the initial public comment period that opened meeting, Carl Hodges, of 9070 Alaska Ave., spoke in support of paving Alaska Avenue from 68th Street south, a distance of about one-half mile. He noted that residents of Austin Ridge and Dr. Richard Crissman supported the idea. "The road is like a wash­ board. How do I get this done?" he asked. Harrison said that the road fund had been used to pave 76th Street. He said road paving road was done with township funds — 65 percent of the cost is from town­ ship funds. He identified two factors in prioritizing road repairs and paving: the amount of participation by the county from its funds and the contribution made by res­ idents of the affected roads. (In other words, special assessments or a significant contribution from a homeowners association.) He also water and sewer); one-acre lots with no access to water and sewer (the zoning ordi­ nance also allows one-acre lots with 150 feet of frontage said that the township may­ be able to increase its bud­ geted amount for road repairs. Hodges continued, "Think B n about the number of people; •a if you have another area, fine, but not a part where there are only one or two houses." responded. Harrison "Traffic counts and local contribution. I have received an equal number of calls for and against." Hodges moved on to another topic, saying, "I own property on the river. I don't want it to become houses. I would prefer to have the county or the township own it." In his report, Harrison said that a work schedule for paving the Caledonia portion Henryof the Paul Thornapple Trail has been received. Paving from Main Street to 60th Street will begin this fall and will probably not be completed until May 2009. Duplication of dispatch services is being addressed, and consolidation is possi­ ble, resulting in one dispatch center in the county and one Rapids. Grand in Consolidation would result in less potential for confusion and fewer dropped calls for Caledonia residents. This time of year the township board concentrates. on preparation of the budget for the coming year. ~ Twoi budget workshops have been held, one Oct. 1 and the sec­ ond on Oct. 8. Rotary spaghetti dinner tickets available Save money, buy tickets early (d nwM AolbbiM ybfioilB Bfi 800£ TOl 132 ft eqlori yiq dub jnniG ] boisd moil tesl odi m.q V xe IT oril >2 rigiH ‘finB bn Ji w 0T0itl jmibnoo noziaq oob sri) ^ riftrl ;qnioo3K Kjl oioiT jJarirte bt uonsniH by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the of Members Middleville Rotary Club are already preparing for the 2008 annual spaghetti dinner set for Friday, Oct. 24, that helps fund scholarships the club presents each year. Dinner, including homebaked pies, will be served from 4:30 until the start of the last home football game at 7 p.m. against Forest Hills Eastern. The dinner is held at the Thomapple Kellog o High School cafeteria. Organizer Lon LeFanty passed on the secret recipe and announced that this year there will be a salad and condiment bar. Pre-sale tickets are $6 a person. Tickets will be $7 at the door. Children through fifth grade eat for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at the Lon LeFanty Insurance Agency, Thornapple Financial Center, & 'A / I * i i Marketplace, Middleville Hastings City Bank Middleville branch. Bright Sky Realtors, Thornapple Emergency Township Services, Cherry Valley Physicians, Family and Kraai McKeown, Phillips CPA and the Thomapple Kellogg admin­ istration building. At their Oct. 7 meeting. Rotary Club members also heard a presentation by Bob Bender on the reality of ethanol use. A discussion followed on how corn-based ethanol is a step on the way to cellulose-based ethanol plants, with two under con­ struction in the Upper Peninsula. Bender also explained that the rise in food prices is not just because of the rise in the price of corn for ethanol plants but mainly due to the rise in transportation costs. He also noted that one of the byproducts of com-based ethanol plants is high-protein animal feed. Harrison noted that the township, through the efforts of Treasurer Richard Robertson, had become only the 33rd community in the United States to have its investment policy certified by United States and Canada Treasurer's Association. The board had adopted the investment policy at the request of Robertson. He presented a plaque received from the Association to Robertson. Robertson said, "Safety, liquidity and yield, but safety first," were the objectives of the policy. The final official action of the board was approving a search committee for an administrative assistant. The search committee consists of Trustee Harrison, Don Archie and Koopmans, Warner, chairman of the Voters to face two statewide proposals Michigan voters will decide on two statewide proposals in the Nov. 4 election, election. Each will ask for a yes or ‘no' response and each will be decided by a majority of those voting on the specific question. Michigan's consti­ tution gives citizens a direct role, through popular vote, in amending the constitution and approving or rejecting state laws. Proposal I is on marijuana medical and Proposal 2 relates to embry­ onic stem cell research. Below is information provid­ ed by MSU Extension, which has a long-standing tradition of providing nonpartisan information on statewide bal­ lot issues. Proposal 08-1 -- planning commission. During the final board comment period. Bujak com­ mented on the recent Thomapple River clean-up day, saying that the good news is that every year there is less to clean up. He also congratulated the Caledonia Education Foundation on the success of its recent “fest." Koopmans reminded the board and the audience of the fire department open house. "There will be lots ot activities for children," said Koopmans. He also suggested that property owners along the Thornapple River may want to remove their boats since some work may be done on the LaFarge Dam. Harrison agreed, adding that there may be as much as an eightfoot lowering of the water level. Medical marijuana official ballot language: A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical condi­ tions. The proposed law would: • Permit Permit physician approved use of marijuana by registered patients with debilitating medical condi­ tions including cancer, glau­ coma, H1V-AIDS, hepatitis C, MS and other conditions as may be approved by the Department of Community Health. • Permit registered indi­ viduals to grow limited amounts of marijuana for qualifying patients in an enclosed, locked facility. • Require Department of Community Health to estab­ lish an identification card system for patients qualified to use marijuana and individ­ uals qualified to grow mari­ juana. • Permit registered and unregistered patients and pri­ mary caregivers to assert See PROPOSALS, page 6 In This Issue... Middleville Rotary Club president Dan Parker shares the secret recipe with Rotary Club member and Thornapple Kellogg school superintendent Gary Rider I] I so the Spaghetti Dinner on October 24 at the TKHS • Yankee Spring hears from fire chief • “Fantastic Mr. Fox” in Caledonia Saturday • Middleville costume gallery opens • St. Paul to host treats from trunks • Free fall cooking classes offered • Scot’s runner-up regional finish gets them to the finals cafeteria will be a success. — J 1 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008 Costume gallery opens in Middleville There are costumes for rent and for sale at the Costume Gallery in Middleville. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Cathy Newsted is having fun managing the Costume Gallery on M-37 in the for­ mer Gavin Chevrolet build­ ingL in Middleville. “When people come in, they are amazed at how much space we have,” she said. The Middleville Costume Gallery is owned by Brian Allen who owns a second store on 28th Street near Buffalo Wild Wings. He has been in the costume business for more than 28 years and had 20 years of experience in Howell. Newsted Allen says thought the Middleville loca­ tion was a good one since it I [I would serve the Middleville, Caledonia and Hastings areas. “Being closer means that people don’t have to pay so much in gasoline,” Newsted added. Costume Gallery has all types of costumes for chil­ dren and adults, including plus sizes. Most popular so far are the Star Wars and Hannah Montana costumes. The Costume Gallery has inflatable outdoor props, professional-grade wigs, hair spray and make-up, party decorations, more than 150 masks, prosthetics, hats, fake scars, spooky music and more. The store sells and rents costumes and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 269-795-1100. “Reserve your costumes early,” said Newsted. Halloween is Friday, Oct. 31. & 'X >X ’’Z‘ f1 e ! I " ——I i *- 1 * ► -I* r:r <5 1 8 IV ■ k I-1 a. 7-1 sW .• * s ■ f I 4T - I)4^ The costume gallery has everything from delicate to devilish. Yankee Springs hears from fire chief by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief David Middleton told mem­ bers of the Yankee Springs Township Board at the Oct. 9 meeting that Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) regula­ tions will require that fire departments spend funds on emergency equipment. New regulations, which go into effect Nov. 24, will require that fire department personnel wear special, reflective tear-away vests when emergencies require that fire trucks stop on state or federal roadways. New signage and barriers also will be required for road closures. Middleton told the board that local fire departments are working together to pur­ chase the new equipment. He explained that when it is a FEMA requirement, it is necessary to comply. In other business, the board approved allowing Robert Drive to be designat­ ed a private road. At 1498 Patterson Road, this drive­ way has served four homes and does not comply with county road requirements but 06678842 Caledonia American Legion #305 I Friday, October 17,2008 W Famous Legion FRIDAY NIGHT ' : FISH FRY .00 Served 5:30pm 7:30pm / per person PUBLIC IS WELCOME Cricut has been used by the owners for many years. The agreement went to the zoning board of appeals before going back to the planning commission for approval. “After repeated trips to the planning commission, the board of trustees and the ZBA, I think this agreement allowed us to meet a middle ground,” said Trustee Mary Cook. The agreement requires homeowners to maintain the road, and if an additional split of the property is made tor a fifth home site, the homeowners will have to pave the roadway. The com­ promise allows the roadway easement to be 33 feet instead of 66. The road width is 20 feet. An existing culde-sac with a 60-foot diame­ ter meets the requirements of the fire department. Planning Administrator HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com * a It I L UALITY THEATERS $39.99 Cartridges Of *□ I SJS - gw81 Ml-* a Ml ■'mitsag •I g 'saws 4 269-205-4 LEARN THE BIGGEST LOSERS’ Downtown Hastings on State St. Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound $49.99 Disney Cartridges > $179.99 Cricut J *iy £’* I We Rent1 artridges! © Stadium Seating i K Stop in to order yours today or order online at www.rememberwhenthestore.com Sale ends October 25, 2008 4525 North M-37 Hwy., Ste. B, Middleville Phone: 269-795-1092 ‘ • Hours: M, W & F 9am-7pm Store T & Th 9am-9pm • Sat. 9am-5pm * 7 i -jJ9 J O No passes 4 I . I 5 L 4 J 4 I® > _ 7 <3 I >1 HIDDEN SECRETS TO WEIGHT LOSS FREE NUTRITIONAL SEMINAR ■f ■•N MON,, IO/I3 - 6:30PM r.s.v.p. Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM 1(yi1-1(yi2 SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) | O ©QUARANTINE the Scrapbooking < FALL MATINEES ( T2emembe/< u/lien.. I REE J ’ I I* § SHOWTIMES 10/10-10/16 r zr I s cn i A W1* $289.99 Expression r except adult evening! 1- U S’ R s4 tos4.50 ALL SEATS ' r ••• 1*1 Free Drink Refills • 25c com refills •»» i* I 8 the Nov. 4 election. The board has received three bids for a camera-based security system. This system will help monitor the recy­ cling area. New signage is being installed to tell those using the recycling bins not to use them if they are full. The township helps sup­ port the recycling area at Weick's grocery store just off Marsh Road. The planning commission has changed the date of the October meeting to Oct. 23. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. In a special meeting just before the start of the regular meeting on Oct. 10, the board approved a special assessment district for Payne Lake to control exotic aquat­ ic weeds. The cost is $75,000 to be paid by residents over five years. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board will be Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Goodrich ■ s Bob Lippert discussed the differences of a private road which has served more as a driveway and plans for roads serving new subdivisions. The planning commission will continue to review these situations within the town­ ship. Barry County Commissioner Mark Englerth told the board about changes coming to the communication network for fire departments. It will cost approximately $1 million but will enable clearer, faster and better communication between departments. He also gave an overview of the pilot program which has put some of the Barry County Jail inmates to work in the agriculture and con­ struction industries in the area. Inmates also worked to repair the Orangeville Dam. Members of the Yankee Springs Board learned that 581 absentee ballots have been distributed to residents. 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'I JkftaiEi : itMiHti: b sfriail Cttttr r ic. ioe® litffifflrilta pi -rr. iifdass bhi to cc Bfklr —sSESl''1lfo *1^1 to w T REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 19 Sports Sampler Ages 3-5 This program is 5 weeks (No class Nov. 20 or Nov. 27) Instructional League Ages 3 & 4 I Introduces soccer, basketball, floor hockey, football, futsal, t-ball, •It •Il Thursday: 6:20-7:05 pm tie Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School and kickball. Member: $22 • Non-Member: $44 Tuesday: 5:30-6:15 pm Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Music & Movement Soccer Recreational League Ages 4 & 5 October 27-December 20 Grades 3-6 Beginning to intermediate players. Practices and games will be held at local Caledonia schools. Teams may travel to Lowell or •It Tuesday: 6:20-7:05 pm •Il Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School Member: $25 • Non-Member: $50 Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Kindergym/Tumbling October 27-December 20 Grades 3-8 Coaches will register a team consisting of 7-10 players. 5 A * I Ages 3-5 Thursday: 5:45-6:30 pm Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, Rm. 115 * Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Competitive League I Ages 18 months-2 years Parent/caregiver must attend. Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 Thursday: 5:00-5:30 pm Location: Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, Rm. 115 Forest Hills area. 3rd/4th Grade (boys and girls teams) I III 5th/6th Grade (boys and girls teams) •II Member: $33 • Non-Member: $66 0Sl** Soccer PRESCHOOL SPORTS Saturdays only. Pre-K-Kinder (coed) 1 st/2nd Grade (girls) •It 1 st Grade (boys) 2nd Grade (boys) •It o Member: $28 • Non-Member: $57 jffiutolH FALL SESSION 2: NOVEMBER 3-DECEMBER 20 BASKETBALL LEAGUES November 1-December 20 Pre-K-2nd Grade Practice and games will be played at Dutton Elementary School. jtiw - CH - r" £ NO individual sign-ups. •II 3rd/4th Grade (boys and girls teams) 5th/6th Grade (boys and girls teams) 7th/8th Grade (boys and girls teams) •It Member: $33 • Non-Member: $66 i YMCA CHILD CARE IN CALEDONIA X Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center serving Infants-Kindergarten 6:30 am-6:00 pm • Monday-Friday - 5^-'’ Before/After School Care Aj Sports Sampler OH Ages 3 & 4 This program is 5 weeks (No class Nov. 20 or Nov. 27) Introduces soccer, basketball, floor •It hockey, football, futsal, t-ball, 6:30 am-6:00 pm • Monday-Friday “Snow Day’’ care and “Winter Break" care is also available. and kickball. Call 891-6223 for more information. RAMPS & RAILS Ages 6-14 Friday, October 17: 5:00-7:00 pm Duncan Lake Middle School’s outdoor basketball court Inline skates, skateboards, and roller skates - bring your own helmet & pads. You will sign a waiver when you get here. Fee: $5 per person J All Caledonia Community Schools elementary buildings Thursday: 5:30-6:15 pm tit Location: Kraft Meadows Middle School SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE AT THE GAINEY FAMILY YMCA! Call 285-9077. Member: $22 • Non-Member: $44 I Call 285-9077 for more information or to sign up! • .A I . We put Christian principles into practice through programs . . . . a ■ I .1 r-. • fhnrn ta/hn nnolifv/ that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Visit us at www.grymca.org ^1 O $ O Gainey Family YMCAV Dtsttaiikii; i® IkDtty) r to [nt lit mi! r73iB I Vote for our Marilyn Monroe Scarewcrow at www.caledoniamechants.com____ i I �Page 4/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 11,2008 4 (Dutton 'United (Reformed Church LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Nord Rev Richard J. Miller Rev David Ktompien 698-6850 www duttonurc.org Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM ~ CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday Worship Experience Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Sunday School..................................................9:45 www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:00 p.m. | Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/1O) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm middlevillecrc.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street 4 Church with a caring heart for our community * and the world" 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Ncxinday Road) Wayland. Ml 49348 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 Rev. Merle Ruwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:00. 9:30 &. 11:00 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! JOURNEY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. www.thejchurch.com I 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 i rcovenant.org i 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Choirs during worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and High School Youth CHRISTIAN REFORMED Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Contemporary Worship ................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.......................10:45 a.m. Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org I A Faith Community of the PC(USA) ii.TTvient l.sHi h > .1 mt\L-m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-039! www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Place of Refuge Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship.............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages ........■.........11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ............................ 6:30 p.m. Humv av<j.'abk fhtawhouf. tv?r,w K up'/are 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. •1 * 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERV1 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11* Cl 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://netministne$ org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 1 DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor the best J day ofyour week Non-Traditional Servic . . . .Traditional Servic Nursery available * during services Website: Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.umcmiddievilie.QrQ www.stpaulcaledonia.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Pastor Robert Gerke Middleville Wesleyan Church SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship .............. 9:45 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study............ .......Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. jnewlife i Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ 4:00 pm 9:30 am Church community Finding the Way Together! An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Join us Sundays at 10 am JUJ01S ru WAYFARER • 1/ tHOmi w into Al 6 iml^d Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria bs siit Everyone is welcome! ’ .1' 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.coni From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: hw.wayfarercc.org Whitneyville Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 Phone: (616) 868-6437 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org Rev. Allen Strouse PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace Peace Church ...A Place For YOU! SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America •ihlss 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52 ! and 48" St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastors "SO Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE www.leightonchurch.org Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Sunday Servic •• 8 30am - Traditional II am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God * @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Scott E. Manning (616) 891-8028 Churtb Make [Sunday jftletbolrigt (£[)urd) 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School & I * Qtye (Bib ®tme CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Cherry%lley •A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Word of Life Gubs........................................... 6:45 p.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH . 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepagcs.com CALEDONIA www.cornerchurch.org R Christian Education Classes MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45 p.m. Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 1 1:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemkc Church: (269) 795-2391 Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am ( * 3 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship Service..................1) .00 a.m. BRIGHTSI •c 9:30 am Worship Service 708 W. Main Street Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study mww. cherryvalleychurch.org Loving God. Loving People "The Family of God for All People" Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH nwirxvhiM* Redeemer Covenant Church I Welcome to All walks. One faith AS ’ Truth Living Hope Assembly of God 1 ISP fc Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 ft The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Youth Group Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor hw. whitneyvillebible.org 6:45 p.m. p.m. 7:00 n.m. IFCA - l> Hl! ! Mi J 0 I Mi •ini Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A f—f Lighthouse f on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship.................................. . 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. ________________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 �•II The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008/ Page 5 October, November are months with most car/deer crashes V <4 b <5 A The Chassee family enjoys “Treats from Trunks” at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia. (From left) Brian, Gerrit, Lee and Simon. w St. Paul to host treats from trunks Oct. 25 to * rv* | I • corner of Kraft and 84th Street, Caledonia will host a neighborhood of car trunks on Saturday, Oct. 25, where children from the community can trick or treat safely. The Parents who are looking for a fun, safe way for their children to trick or treat this year may be interested in “Treats From Trunks." St. Paul Lutheran Church on the • Sp fun begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs through 7 p.m. Games, activities, food and more will be provided. Enhanced access to statewide collections I I! added to Kent library services 4 II Ms® 11 Z Hi —ft C:»min Chine. arreffcaroi I 1. Bl I library card to request mate­ rials. The service is provided directly through a link in the LakeNet online catalog http://lakenet.llcoop.org. In addition to popular materials, MeLCat will pro­ vide access to valuable local history materials not other­ wise available. The Lakeland Library Coopera-tive, of which KDL is a part, current­ ly provides access to more than 4.5 million items and over 900,000 titles. MeLCat expands those resources to over 8,000,000 titles and more than 26 mil­ lion items statewide. “KDL is excited to join MeLCat and make available to our library card holders the online catalogs of school, public and academic libraries The Kent District Library (KDL joined more than 250 public, academic, school and special libraries in adding an enhanced resource sharing 'service called MeLCat Oct. 10. MeLCat, a statewide ini­ tiative providing access to millions of library items, allows customers to search for, locate and request library materials from other libraries around the state. This new service gives KDL customers the ability to search a single, comprehen­ sive catalog and place requests that can be deliv­ ered to their home library within a few business days. Most of these materials may be borrowed at no charge. KDL users use their KDL i SPECIAL i’i Spa Soptua Qiaik S■ FULL SET Reg. $25 FILL Reg. $ 15 ■ MANI/PEDI Reg. $33 1^5* ‘ $ ■>OO $^OO ^OFF $>OO OFF * 1 DISCOUNT FOR HOMECOMING i J* 3' s■ 0** MP Same Sean r.VanDommelen II of Middleville has made the dean's list for the August 2008 session in the College of Technologies at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Full-time students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the dean's list. in 2007 at 2,071. The remaining top four were Jackson (2,030); Oakland ($1,876); Calhoun (1,802); and Ingram (1,689). Among other local coun­ ties, Barry County reported 1,101; Allegan 1,080; Ka]amazoo 1,340; Eaton 1,427; and Ionia 1,200. 111 Buying Scrap Gold for Cash 19 4 9 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center People Different Name Sophia Qlaite & <T)ay Spa 6450 100th St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (6I6) 89I-1551 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 7:30; Sat 9:00 - 5:30; I Sun. Closed Caledonia Community Players Proudly present next week » r* wants to see the deer destroyed, but striking the animal is often the safest action. If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, the coalition recommends drivers: • Don’t swerve. • Brake firmly. • Hold onto the steering wheel with both hands. • Come to a controlled stop. • Steer the vehicle off the road. • Be alert all year. Watch for deer especially at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. • After seeing a deer, approach cautiously, since there may be more out of sight. When startled by an approaching vehicle, deer can panic and dart out from any direction without waming. • Always slow down when traveling through areas heavily populated by deer. (Copies of the MDCC brochure, “Don't Veer for Deer," are available free at H www.michigan.gov/ohsp (click on Traffic Safety Materials); fax to 517-3362663; call (517) 333-2722; or email t • t• I' michigan.gov . For more information, visit w w w. VanDommelen on •* Kent «• ” County once again state's counties in UNOH (lean’s list topped the number of car-deer crashes conferences I^OFF 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT MON.-THUR. • Motorcyclists are particu­ larly vulnerable when involved in collisions with deer. Seven of the 11 traffic fatalities involving deer in 2007 were motorcyclists. In 2006, nine motorcyclists died in deer/vehicle crashes. Although motorists should be aware of deer at all times, 80 percent of all car-deer crashes occur on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn, The state has a 1.75 million-strong deer herd. Most deer are herd animals and frequently travel in single life. 4b If you see one deer cross the road, chances are there are more nearby." noted Penney Melchoir, Department of Natural Resources field coordinator. The The Michigan Michigan Deer Deer Crash Crash Coalition, Coalition, which which was was organ organ-­ ized 12 years ago to draw statewide attention to the statewide traffic safety issue, is dedicated to reducing car/deer crashes. coalition The reminds drivers that they should not swerve to avoid hitting a deer. Police statis­ tics show that most motorist deaths and injuries occur when drivers swerve to avoid hitting deer and strike an object, such as a tree or another vehicle. No one TKHS (Formerly 99 Nails) GO Michigan. across Micnigan. The Lakeland Library Cooperative of over 70 West Michigan public libraries has a proud history of resource sharing, and MeLCat will allow our residents to access hundreds of new library col­ lections," said Shannon Zoet of the KDL communications department. For more information, visit www.kdl.org. With the arrival of fall, motorists should be more aware of deer while traveling roadways. on Michigan October and November are two of the highest months for reported deer/vehicle crashes in Michigan, and the state has seen increases in these accidents during the past two years. crashes “Car/deer in Michigan cause at least $130 million in damage annually, with an average cost of $2,100 per vehicle." said Michigan Crash Deer Coalition (MDCC) Chair Jack Peet. Recognizing this fact, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed Octo­ ber as “Michigan Car/Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month."9* Last year. 61,907 car/deer crashes were reported in the state, state, up up from from 60,875 60,875 reportreport ed the previous year, year. However, However, the the coalition coalition notes notes that as many as half of all car/deer crashes may not be reported, so actual numbers may be much higher. Last year, 11 motorists lost their lives in car crashes, while another 1,614 persons were injured. IN 2006, 12 motorists were killed and 1,676 were injured in similar crashes. “Deer are unpredictable, and that's what makes them such a traffic safety threat,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. “Car/deer crashes aren't limited to rural areas - motorists in suburban and urban areas are also at risk. Your best defense is to stay focused on the road, avoid any distracting activi­ ties, and always wear a safe- S3 2 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED The Thornapple Kellogg High School parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15 and 16 from 5 to 8 p.in. in the cafeteria and small gym. Parents should enter the high school through the ath­ letics lobby. In addition, parent representatives from each class will be on hand to offer suggestions or just answer questions during the confer­ ences. For more information about conferences, call 269795-3394. I ^Fantastic ” ivi \ VV4 -L * I9 L • r Lvy ./v* Based on the book by Roald Dahl Saturday, October 18th @ 7:00 p.m. | At the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center Ticket Prices are $4.00 for all seats Reserved seat tickets available. General admission tickets available at the door. Call 891-8117 for tickets and information Visit CCP online at www.caledoniaplayers.org I �Page 6/The Sun and News. Saturday, October 11,2008 PROPOSALS, continued from page 1 medical reasons for using marijuana as a defense to any prosecution involving mari­ juana. Should this proposal be adopted? Yes No_____ Background Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug under fed- eral and state law, along with LSD, heroin and Ecstasy. Schedule I drugs are those the government has deter­ mined have no accepted Dale Lee Knickerbocker HASTINGS - Dale Lee Knickerbocker, age 52, of Hastings, passed away October 4, 2008 at Pennock B Hospital, Hastings. He was bom April 5, 1956 in Hastings. He went to be with his Lord, October 4, 2008. Dale enjoyed music, tele­ vision. He was a factory worker in Hastings and Grand Rapids and worked in •It postage and packaging% in New Mexico. He is survived by his father, Gerald L. Knickerbocker and a special friend, Nancy Stonehouse, »!• both of Hastings; one broth­ er, Bruce (Vanessa) Knickerbocker of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews; step-son, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elliott of Howard City; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian (Blough) Potter; brother, Mark and both of his grand­ parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, •4 *4 *4 *4 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Al Conklin officiating. Interment Rutland Cemetery. Lunch to follow at Hidden Valley, 520 w. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. •4 *4 Michael Charles Hubbert PLAINWELL - Michael Charles Hubbert, age 40, of Plainwell, passed away October 7, 2008. Michael was bom June 8, 1968 in Hastings to Clarence E. Hubbert and Patricia A. Lacey. He was raised in Irving and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg *4 Schools. •It He was employed at Parker Hannifin in Otsego. Michael loved NASCAR, Wheatland Music Festival and his dogs and was always proud of his fmaily and friends. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Troxell and ’J *4 ‘4 step-father, Bill Troxell of Watervliet; sister, Carolyn (Tim) Blain of Wayland; nephew, Matthew (Holly) Reil; nieces, Kelli (Mike) Gower and Debbie Van Antwerp; nephew, Cory of Watervliet; brother, Steve (Becky) Hubbert of Wayland; nieces, Bethany and Katherine; nephew, radley; sister, Joanne Hubert; nephew, Geofrey and niece, Krystal. Also Sam and Sara, his beloved dogs. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Emery Hubbert; nephew, Tommy Van Antwerp and niece, Morgan Jo Reil. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., one hour prior the service. Rev. Scott E. Manning officiating. Interment Irving Cemetery, Middleville. Lunch to follow at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. * i Sii At-ti hair & tanning 0 Mon.-Thur 9:30-8:00: Frl. 9:30-6:30: Sat. 10-5 Walk-Ins Welcome! 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com • | [ 10% OFF All Hair & Tanning Products $10 OFF Any Chemical Service : WITH SELECT STYLISTS • EXPIRES: 10/31/08 NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR COUPONS ■ ! Announcing... rrr i JULIE NAKFOOR I PRATT ■ * ESBb - - A NAKFOOR PRATT LAW OFFICE, PLC JL A A • Criminal • Divorce/Custody I I Attorney at Law 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 I 269-945-4200 jnplawoffice@yahoo.com • Family Law • Bankruptcy »• medical use and have a high Alzheimer's disease, nail contend that marijuana has potential for abuse. Multiple patella and cachexia or wast­ been used to treat pain for clinical studies and much ing syndrome; or severe and more than 2.000 years and anecdotal evidence indicate, chronic pain, severe nausea, that, compared with [many however, that marijuana pro­ seizures, or severe and per­ other legal medications,, marvides relief to those suffering sistent muscle spasms, such ijuana's side effects arc from chronic pain, nausea as those characteristic of minor and its benefits many. ~ and lack of appetite. Until multiple sclerosis. They point to numerous gov­ The State Department of ernment and independent the early 1940s, physicians regularly prescribed marijua­ Community Health would be studies finding that marijua­ na for pain and nausea. The required to issue a registry’ na is an effective pain reliev­ Federal Marijuana Tax Act identification card to qualify­ er, appetite stimulant and of 1937, however, made pre­ ing patients and to their care­ anti-nausea dmg. scribing it very burdensome givers. A qualifying patient Opponents disagree: safe, and the patient's caregiver effective and thoroughly and costly. In 1978, the federal Drug each could possess up to 2.5 researched treatments for unces of useable marijuana pain and nausea already Enforcement Administration began a program (the and, together, up to 12 mari­ exist, and smoking anything Investigational juana plants kept in an is detrimental to one’s Access enclosed, locked facility. Compassionate health. Supporters counter The proposal would pro­ that marijuana is relatively Program) to permit patients whose pain could be relieved tect from arrest, prosecution inexpensive, compared to only by marijuana to apply and penalty any patient, prescription drugs, and that it for and receive the drug from caregiver or physician who does not have to be smoked the FDA. Over the next 14 adhered to the terms of the to be effective: it may be years, fewer than 100 proposed act, and any person ingested, made into a tea or patients were admitted into who provided marijuana inhaled through a vaporizer. the program. In 1992, the paraphernalia to a qualifying A second debate focuses number of applications for patient and his or her care­ on the ability of a medical the program increased dra­ giver. Michigan would be marijuana program to effec­ matically as the number of required to honor registry tively contain the drug's use AIDS cases increased. identification cards from to legitimate, registered President George H.W. Bush other states where medical users. Opponents of the pro­ •It then closed the program to marijuana is legal. Last, the posal maintain that legaliz­ new applicants. About five proposal would impose ing marijuana for any pur­ patients continue to receive penalties (up to $2,000 pose will lead to more use by marijuana to treat their ill­ and/or two years in jail) on the general population. ness under this program. registered patients and care­ Further, some law Michigan Act 368 of 1982 givers who sold marijuana to enforcement officials are established a marijuana ther­ non-registered patients or concerned that legalizing apeutic research program in caregivers. The proposal is medical marijuana is one the Michigan Public Heath silent on how patients or step closer to legalizing all Code, which was consistent caregivers would obtain mar­ marijuana use. They argue with the federal ijuana plants or seeds. The that legalizing marijuana for Compassionate Access full text of the proposed leg­ any reason will send the Program. The state program islation can be found at the wrong message to minors, was never operational and Citizens Research Council who are best served by con­ expired in 1987. Web site: www.crcmich.org. sistent laws and messages. In 1996, California Policy Discussion Proponents claim that the became the first state to The debate over medical proposed act provides a narlegalize the use of marijuana marijuana centers on the for medical reasons; since medicinal value of the drug. See PROPOSALS, page 11 then, 12 other states have Supporters of the proposal also done so. Michigan cur­ rently prohibits marijuana Transits ns use for any reason. If CALEDONIA VISION CENTER Proposal 1 is passed, its use would still be prohibited under federal law. ■ Complete eye health exams Though states are not ■ Contact Lenses required to enforce federal ■ Children's eye care law, the Supreme Court ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com ruled in 2005 (Gonzalez v. W, lenses available ■ Transitions® Dr. Richard J. Choryan here . Raich) that, in states where L Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm •J 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. medicinal marijuana is legal, Caledonia. Ml 49316 ■ | WSA registered users are not 616) 891-20/20 ■h exempt from federal prosecution. In California, the 06678856 FDA has conducted raids on medical marijuana dispen­ saries and arrested suspects for selling marijuana to non­ registered patients. Typically, federal drug PHYSICAL THERAPY agents target drug manufac­ turers and distributors, while state and local police target drug users. The proposal, therefore, would have the YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB practical effect of largely • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics protecting from arrest med­ • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ical marijuana users and their • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com caregivers. • Back and Neck Pain The Proposal The proposal would create See a Licensed Physical a new act, the Michigan Therapist Every Visit Medical Marijuana Act. Specifically, the proposal INSURANCE would permit a physician to Medicare prescribe marijuana to a BC/BS qualifying patient. A qualify­ Workman’s Comp ing patient would have to Auto Accidents PPOM Providers have one or more of the fol­ Priority Health lowing debilitating medical conditions: cancer, glauco­ Most other insurances accepted ma, HIV-AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4624 N. M37 HWY (often referred to as ALS or Middleville, Ml 49333 Bryan Alexis Lou Gehrig’s disease), Hemingway Snyder Crohn's disease, agitation of 269-795-4230 MPT MPT •*, *1 € * & t1- a* •]•. & I 1 . I fit Kt t JrtW in w First Rehab I •■■OBrP t()^i io Il * I �a The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11.2008/ Page 7 kets; without this liquidity, banks have become unwill­ ing. or unable, to extend credit to consumers and busi­ nesses. When businesses can't get credit, they can't expand their operations and that makes it hard for them to make a profit. An an investor, of course, you are looking for prof­ itable companies in which to invest. So, to the extent that an infusion of liquidity may help the fortunes of many businesses, you now’ may face a brighter investment horizon. Furthermore, the bailout may calm the financial mar­ kets - and calmer financial markets are more conducive to long-term investing. As an investor, you may find it hard to stick to your strategy w hen you see the stock mar­ ket show giant gains one day, followed by huge losses Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 && rv* < s? What does the rescue plan mean to individual investors? If you’ve watched the news from Wall Street and Washington the past few days, you've seen a hefty amount of drama. But in the end, what will it mean to you? Lawmakers have agreed on a $700 billion plan, called the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, to revive the credit markets and restore the flow of credit to the U.S. economy. The legis­ lation will, among other pro­ visions, give the Treasury S'? ? css S’ • ft TAPRC looks back and forward £ $ ’*5!^ iS *» * * >* S !*! Ill ** or Si il . tressed assets for a profit. However, while no one can say for sure when, or if, this will happen, it does seem likely that the bailout could have some real benefits for you as an investor. Why? Because one of the most important goals of the bailout is to help “unclog" the credit markets and put more cash back into our financial system. The sub­ prime mortgage crisis has sucked an enormous amount of liquidity from our mar- Department the ability to purchase up to $700 billion in mortgage-backed securi­ ties and other troubled assets from banks and financial firms, though some of this spending authority will be subject to Congressional approval. This rescue package has both supporters and detrac­ tors. Its proponents claim that you, as a taxpayer, will ultimately reap rewards when the Treasury eventual­ ly sells the currently dis- £T.. BBtKlt Members of the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission say they’re excited when they think about both what was accomplished this past sum­ mer, activities taking place now, and those that are on the horizon. The men’s softball tourna­ ment held on Heritage Day this year was a day of good weather and good softball. Champs Bar and Grill came out on top, with Swamp Fox in second place. The Heritage Day 5K race had 63 runners this year. TAPRC is grateful for the support of local businesses including Bradford White Corporation for the funds to provide the electronic tim­ ing. strong with first through fourth grade boys having a great time. There are nine teams this year. This has also been a nice opportunity for athletes of TKHS to volunteer some time with officiating and mentoring," said Fisk. “Many of these teams got to showcase their skills at a Thomapple-Kellogg JV foot­ ball game, too. Information about the wrestling clinic will be disto Thornapple tributed Kellogg schools shortly. For more information, call 269-795-8853. Then during Day of Caring, the community really pitched in. TAPRC projects were the recipient of funds and volunteers for United Way Day of Caring. “An awesome g roup of volunteers from Bradford and White Corporation Thornapple Kellogg High School put together play­ ground equipment that, when fully installed, will help to children keep younger amused and occupied at Crane Road while their older siblings play baseball next summer," said TAPRC member Rhonda Fisk. Dugout benches were also stained, and some minor was maintenance field done." Flag football is going i’son L Haircut a Color bCM 2 i shear The fevers and aches of another flu season are right around the corner and in Care Pharmacy Middleville is making it eas­ ier to stay healthy this winter. Pharmacy Care is offering a walk-in flu shot clinic at $45 00 269 795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE WORLD, ■ & Glittery updo • Polish • jX? 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But by following proven strategies, such as diversify­ ing your holdings and invest­ ing for quality, you can build a portfolio that can navigate even the choppiest financial waters - without having to bail yourself out. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal specialist for profes­ sional advice on your specif­ ic situation. /\fty Effete Qhi/i Studio tymte Reach thousands of area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. 44 the next. Nonetheless, as you look ahead, don't be surprised if some volatility continues, although it will hopefully be less extreme than what we've seen. Fortunately, you can take effective action against mar­ ket fluctuations, whatever their size, by diversifying your investments. Talk to your financial advisor about how to diversify your portfo­ lio in a way that's appropri­ ate for your risk tolerance and time horizon. Be aware, *however, that diversifica­ tion, by itself, cannot guaran­ tee a profit or protect against a loss. Also, keep looking for quality investments. During market downturns, even quality stocks can lose value. But these same stocks often recover quickly when the market turns around. Look Middleville Family Dentistry Brian McKeown 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 ■ hr WE RE COMPETITIVE WITHOUT THE LONG WAIT! Call or stop by today. Drew McFadden 8 Financial Advisor $ o NOW OPEN FRIDAYS! 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Join Our New Preferred Patient Insurance Program and save immediately. Suite E Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-1173 -- . J % $ Pharmacy Care 4652 North M-37 Hkjhww. 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Manager Rhonda Campbel] says, “this month we want to help our cus­ tomers understand from the most basic definition of what cancer is and what to be aware of if they are at risk.” In addition, the credit union will donate the entire $15 loan origination fee for loans during the month of October to area organiza­ tions combating cancer. Campbell said she was amazed that some people don’t even know what cancer is. According to a definition written by the American Cancer Society, “Cancer is a group of diseases character­ ized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not con- • • - trolled, it can result in death.” Causes of cancer include external factors such as tobacco use, exposure to radiation, the sun. infection or chemicals. Cancer also can be caused by hormones, genetic factors and other internal conditions. Everyone is at risk for developing cancer according to information from the American Cancer Society. Risk increases with age. Family history can also be a predictor of certain cancers including breast cancer. Cancer awareness infor­ mation is available at the credit union. For more infor­ mation call 269-795-9289. by Patricia Johns Staff A Writer On Saturday, Oct. 18, an open house at Platinum Construction's new location include appetizers, will and beverages desserts between 2 and 6 p.m. The event also will include a tour of the new location at 2612 Patterson Road between The Water's Edge and the Bib Restaurant near Gun Lake and an opportunity to meet the construction team. According to information on the Platinum Construction Web site. Platinum Construction was formed by three college friends with the dream of starting a construc­ tion company focused on quality. Jeremiah Boerman, William Hall, and Zachary Armintrout began by hand­ building their own spec homes and eventually built but serious w^y of teaching. I their own sub-division. After Cost of the class which is mastering the home-building $20. Each participant will process, they moved into the receive a book for home ref- I custom-home market, Platinum Construction is erence and a certification card upon completion of the now a general contractor, with nearly 30 years of com­ class. Students will learn how to bined experience, focused on customer service and build­ potentially save a life. Call the township hall for ing better homes through more information at 269- value engineering. 795-9091. +■ CPR class offered for adults Area residents are invited to participate in the American Heart Association Fundamentals of Basic Life Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation class held at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 riggs Road, Tuesday. Oct. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. Robyn Nyenhuis, a certi­ fied paramedic from Wayland Ambulance, will n use her expertise to teach cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion (CPR) and foreign-1•IO airway obstruction (com­ monly known the as Heimlich maneuver) to those who wish to learn these life­ saving1 skills. She is also an instructor for Pennock Health Services in Hastings. Nyenhuis provides a stress-free environment for learning and brings a relaxed .1 I I » r Uil ' 7. The public can visit the new connector building at the Bowne Center United Methodist Church at the cor­ ner of 84th Street and Alden Nash. Irritated, or Water? ’1 I I A boneless pork rib dinner will be served in the fellow­ ship hall Saturday, Oct. 1 I from 5 to 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for the building fund. There will be a silent auejj tion in the gathering room with proceeds also going to the building fund. The new entrance is ground level and barrier free. Gun Lake church site of flu shots Could Be Suffering FROM 1 s “Dry Eyes” ------- --- Please join us for a FREE Seminar on The Effects of Dry Eye Syndrome 1 fl] Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30 PM Eye & ENT Specialists 1761 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI f Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat call: 269-945-3888 ’i Presented by Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. II 1761 W M-43 Hwy., ■ ____ ■ Hastings ■ EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC si j ■•■ You 4 in construction management He has more than Ipyears of experience in many areas of the constructionj findustry with a large emphasisi on construction management and finished carpentry. He specializes in custom home construction and 1enjoys assisting homeowners with innovative designs. He also served for six six years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Today, Boerman con­ tinues his education by attending construction class­ es and seminars, while hold­ ing his position as project manager/estimator for Platinum Construction. Hall, known as “Billy,” is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He received his bachelor's degree in business adminis­ tration with an emphasis in finance/real estate. He has also taken courses in draft­ ing, construction engineering and real estate development while attending Western Michigan University. He received training at the Construction Estimating Institute in estimating build­ ing construction. For more information •It about the open house, call 269-792-2223. Bowne Center hosting dinner today <1 F. Value engineering is a process Platinum Construction developed to help each customer build his or her dream home while staying within a budget. The goal at Platinum Construction is to deliver the best in home construction, whether it is a custom design or one of its featured model homes. The company offers com­ plete home-building servic­ es, including design, interior decorating, landscaping and construction. They promise to complete homes by the date on the contract and guarantee workmanship for two years. Armintrout is a graduate Michigan Western of University, received his bachelor's degree in business administration with empha­ sis on entrepreneurship and finance. He has worked in the commercial construction, custom home, and land development industries for the past 10 years. He has been a project manager/estimator for the past six years, specializing in land develop­ ment. Boerman attended Western Michigan University with an emphasis H|M| (269) 945-3888 ■ ■ www.eyeentmds.com | -S3 I Light refreshments will be providi On Monday, Oct. 20, from 3 to 7 p.m., Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will host a Shoo the Flu clin­ ic. The church is located at 159 131st 131 st Avenue off Patterson Road. Residents have the oppor­ tunity to receive a flu shot, flu mist or pneumonia injec­ tion. Everyone is welcome. Those who have Medicare insurance will pay nothing but must bring a Medicare card to the clinic. Those not on Medicare may still receive the above services for a fee. The flu injection is $30, the flu mist nasal spray is $30 and the pneumonia injection is $45. Checks and cash will be accepted. This service is provided by the Visiting Nurse Association of Borgess Hospital. Nurses will be administering the injections and answer any questions regarding the effects and benefits of receiving the vac­ cine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) strongly rec­ ommends flu vaccines for people at high risk for complications from the flu including anyone 50 years and older, residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities, all children between 6 months and 5 years of age and women who will be pregnant during flu season. Adults and children 6 months and older with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart or kidney disease or weakened immune systems should get the flu shot as well as chil­ dren 6 months to 18 years of age who are on long-term aapuiii crapy as aspirin ui therapy as wen well as people with a condition that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, such as brain injury or disease, spinal cord injury, seizure disorders or other nerve or muscle disorders. The CDC also recom­ mends vaccines for healthy people (including children) living with persons at high risk for complications, as well as their caregivers. Anyone who has questions regarding this service should call the church office at 269792-3543 or Borgess VNA at 269-382-8008. I r-- - VOTE NOVEMBER 4TH - ROBERT lill.VI.E lx —x I 1 J EM*I' P: 8 o Thornapple Township Supervisor W fa bj the Committee Io deci Robert KJnge, 307 Mngton, MiddMe, Ml 49333 �Z—~ - u— * • The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008/ Page 9 —I The Caledonia Education Foundation would like to thank all of the sponsors of $ I CALEDONIA EDUCATION .1 ■ ■ ■Ml***■! 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Jerry Phillips Bill Neil Village of Caledonia DPW £ I �Page 10/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 11. 2008 Caledonia FFA to hold 14th annual toy show _4 r The Caledonia FFA will hold its 14th annual toy show Saturday, Oct. 18. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caledonia High School. Vendors throughout the state will attend the event to sell their collectible toys, ranging from vintage John Deere toy tractors to NASCAR models. Admission is $3 per per- world experiences for stu­ dents interested in leadership and career development through agriscience and nat­ ural resources. The Michigan FFA has more than 5.500 show are used for FFA lead­ ership and scholarship activ­ ities. The Caledonia FFA is more than 60 members strong and provides real- son, with children 10 and under free. A limited edition Oliver Super 77 and a Farmall 504 will be offered for sale by the Caledonia FFA. All proceeds from the members and nationally there are nearly 500.000 members. For more information, contact John Schut at 616891-8129. A •• ’ 9 -4^1 .; THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP z Mfr, 36 Sm••• > • • • v* •• • Barry County, .Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING z * RTT1 TO REVIEW SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SPENCER/RITA DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special auessment roll has been prepared and pre tented to the Township Board for the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, for the purfw/w erf defraying the cost of the improvement erf Spencer Drive and Rita Drive located in Section 32 of the Township by re grading Spencer Drive and Rita Drive, adding four inches of gravel Io the roads, placing asphalt over the gravel, and providing for drainage of the roadway (the ‘Public Improvements') Hastings photographer speaks at GFWC-Gun Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Oct. 8, members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area club heard Ruth Hokanson from 1SJ Hastings do a presentation on photography. Hokanson is also a mem­ ber of the Hastings Womens Club and was able to encour­ age Gun Lake members to use their digital cameras and compete with their art and just have fun. Jani to Dec 31. Contact Smendik at 269795-4348 or Linda Molitor, membership chair, at 269795-3028 for more informa­ tion. The Nov. 12 meeting will speaker feature Linda Reynolds on how to elimi- GFWC stands for General Federation of Women’s Club. It is a non-denominational club that has been ded­ icated to community improvement since 1890. President Amy Smendik encourages women in the area to attend a meeting and consider joining. At each meeting, there are presenta­ tions on activities of the club. Membership is $25 and the membership year is from described lots and parcels uf land, against which all or a portion of the r 1 — nate chaos and clutter from homes. Meetings open at 9 a.m. as members gather and starts at 9:30 a.m. with busi­ ness, concluding about 11 a.m. for the speaker. All area residents are invited without See GFWC, next page Operation: Treat the Troops begins The SpcnccrKita Drive Special Assessment District shall consist of the following improvements shall be specially assessed ft ^2 HI IU Property located in the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, described by the following parcel numbers and depicted —W " • 1 1 IE First aptist Church of Middleville has begun a proj­ ect this called fall “Operation: the Treat Troops." The church will be sending Christmas care pack­ ages to troops overseas who are from the Thornapple Kellogg community or relat­ ed to people in the communi­ tyThese care packages will be filled with items the sol­ diers need and have request­ ed. Members of church will be collecting items for the care packages and will get help with this from eighth grade social studies students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School as a part of a community service project. “We at First Baptist on the following map: 144)324)024)0 08 14 0324)02 50 os- 144)32002 70 ■ (*14-032-002 75 08-144Q2-002-78 08 144)324)02 55 08-14-032-002-76 08-14 0324)02 90 08d 4 032-002-77 PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Thomapplei lie hearing on October 15, 2008 al 7:00 p.m in the Township Hall located at 20T) Middleville, Michigan 49333. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessmer TAKE NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is requi appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Slate Tax Tribunal. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/her agent may son at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his/her appear? by letter, on or before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that any person objecting to the assessment roll is reques ten objections with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing. TAKE NOTICE that an owner or any person having an interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Stale Tax Tribunal within thirty five (35) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if the owner or person having an interest in the real property protested the special assessment at the hearing held for the pur­ Caledonia GFWC learns about prescription drug abuse pose of confirming the roll. I Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing. Michigan 48909 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been report­ ed to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Thomapple. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Township Clerk Thomapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 Telephone: (269) 795-7202 Dated: September 30, 2008 Susan J. Vlietstra Thomapple Township Clerk 06678381 Here Tracey McGee from Pine Rest speaks to the members of the Caledonia General Federated Women’s Club on Oct. 6 about some of the problems of prescrip­ tion drug abuse. She encouraged anyone with prescrip­ tion drugs in their home to keep them secure because Mb of some of the problems of youth stealing and selling these powerful medications on the street. Members of the Caledonia Club are preparing to host the district GFWC convention at Peace Church on October 16. Church would like to invite you to share with us a name and address of a soldier from this community or related to someone in this community that we can surprise with a Christmas package," said David Snyder, pastor of music and productions. Families should contact the church office by Friday, Nov. 7, with names and addresses. All packages will be sent out by Dec. 1 to arrival ensure before Christmas. The First Baptist Church is at 5215 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville. 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Proposal 08-1 is spon­ sored by the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care (ww.stoparrestingpa­ tients. org). It is opposed by the Save Our Society from Drugs organization (www.saveoursociety.org). V Si Proposal 08-2 cell Embryonic stem research official ballot lan­ guage: A proposal to amend the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. The proposed constitu­ tional amendment would: • Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following lim­ its: the embryos: - are created for fertility Fit treatment purposes; - are not suitable for implantation or are in excess of clinical needs; 2! I ’•*> *« h J?* oi ? ‘ st* - would be discarded unless used for research; - were donated by the per­ son seeking fertility treatment. • Provide that stem cells cannot be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins. • Prohibit any person from selling or purchasing human embryos for stem cell research. • Prohibit state and local laws that prevent, restrict or discourage stem cell research, future therapies and cures. Should this proposal be adopted? No_____ Yes Background Since 1978, Michigan's Public Health Code has pro­ hibited research on a live human embryo if that research jeopardizes the health of the embryo. Since this law was enacted, the development of in vitro fer­ tilization (IVF) therapy, in which one or more fertilized embryos are implanted in a KA. Mueller Accounting jjj. Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. 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Stem cells taken from other tissue birth defects. The Proposal are multipotent, multipotent. which Specifically, the proposal means they can build other types of cells like them­ would permit a person seek­ selves; for example, stem ing fertility treatment to cells found in bone marrow donate to scientific research can produce all types of embryos that otherwise • would be discarded. The per­ blood cells. Second, embryonic stem son would have to provide cells can replicate them­ written consent documenting selves endlessly, permitting this donation. The embryos researchers to use successive could not be older than 14 generations of cells without days; however, that time durhaving to isolate the original . ing which an embryo was cells stem again. frozen would not count (Replicating stem cells in toward the 14-day limit. A person could not pur­ this manner is not the same as cloning cells to produce a chase or sell human embryos human being.) Some scien­ for stem cell research. All stem cell research tists believe that studying embryonic cells could lead to would have to be conducted for in agreement with state and possible treatments Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, local laws, as long as those juvenile diabetes, spinal cord laws did not prevent, restrict, injuries and bums, as well as obstruct or discourage any a more complete understand­ stem cell research or stem ing of human development, cell therapies and cures perdisease development and mitted under the proposed amendment, or create disin­ centives for a person to embryonic in engage research or therapies or cures. If any portion of the pro­ posed amendment were found to be unconstitutional, that portion would be sev­ ered from the remainder of the amendment. Policy Discussion The core argument here is whether an embryo is a per­ son, with all the rights of a fully developed human per­ son. Some opponents of embryonic stem cell research contend that personhood begins at conception — at the moment the sperm and egg join — and that, there­ fore, any embryo, no matter how small, is entitled to the See PROPOSALS, page 16 K ypus GFWC, continued from previous page charge. Lunch is served for a nom­ inal fee by the Yankee Springs Golf Course after the speaker, usually around noon. “This is a good way to find out what is going on in the Allegan/Barry County area," said Smendik. “The club supports as wide a variety of programs as there are women the club. There are 100 mem­ bers in the Gun Lake club, and this year is the 25th anniversary. The Gun Lake area club was founded in 1983 and 10 of the founding members are still in the club. 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Main St •r Jack Martin Nick Bravata Rust)’ Kermeen Bill Gavin Dave Burgess Sales Sales Sales Sales Sales Caledonia 888-994-2846 ♦ 616-891-8104 �Page 14/The Sun and Newt Saturday Octobe' 11.2908 Cyclocross fun in Caledonia were a on •ng Riders followed close on the wheels of those in front of them ■ A r Negotiating the course meant both understanding the courses twists, turns, stream crossing and ups and downs and watching out for closeby riders in tight corners. I'W > Me i otateAi i fcaeosto ml lie ill 0 * J Riders and bicycles of all sizes participated on Saturday. Getting through the 1.6 Cyclocross course at Lakeside Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 was fun and exhausting for the more than 90 riders in 4 divisions from novice through expert 0 !l? of VILLAGE OF ▼ I k E MIDDLEVILLE w' POSITION OPEN CITY I1? iF MEMBER OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY a potion) Duties: The members of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority Phone: 616J91.0070 create an economically healthy, vibrant downtown by identifying numerous efforts in accordance with Act 197 of 1975 as amended. Thev also work on marketing tasks intended to recruit new businesses and help existing busi­ nesses to grow supported by the Village Staff. i w C itizens interested in serving the remainder of the four year term on the Downtown Development Authority’ ending February 13.2012 commencing after their event. They say it is a way to maintain fit­ ness between the summer cycling season and the start of winter sports. October 28. 2008 should submit a letter to: *■ Lon Myers. Village President J <4^ Village of Middleville 100 E Main St. Riders concentrated on the ups and downs of the course. This rider is on the way down the hill toward the lake. POBox69 Middleville, Ml 49333-0069 By 12 noon. October 23. 2008 Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk 06678708 I Photos by Patricia Johns Caledonia. Ml 49316 Caledon iA Fax: 616 JO1.0430 id TOWNSHIP ___ Charter Township of Caledonia PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia | Med-0 Bloom Farms. LLC - 5219 and 5338 100th Street Rezoning from A to R-R and R-2 Districts) and the proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia [Amendment No. 6 of Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)) are posted at the Township Hall located at 2.50 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 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Box 1 63 • Battle Creek Ml 4901 6 • 965-3955 • Fax 968-8586 �I Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008 Trojans end regular season, start district against Hawks Playing on back to back nights to close out the O-K Gold Conference season, the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team was unable to put the ball in the back of the net. •j Hastings and Forest Hills Eastern shut out the Trojans’ in league play Tuesday and Wednesday night to fall to 212 in the league. Forest Hills Eastern host- ed the Trojans Wednesday, and scored an 8-0 victory which secured the Hawks the conference championship. Seven different players scored for FHE, with Josh Schultz, Brandyn Hoekstra •It and Tabor Vits putting scor­ ing goals in the opening half. Mitchal Rosendall scored twice in the second half, and the Hawks closed things out with goals by Ben Thomas, % r - -X VILLAGE OF £ MIDDLEVILLE POSITION OPEN I" StfciTY 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 review/update of Village Master Plan supported by the part-time staff planner. •II *T Citizen interested in serving the remainder of the three (3) year term on the Planning Commission ending April 30,2009 commencing October 28,2008 should submit a letter to: Lon Myers, Village President Village of Middleville % I 100 E Main St. PO Box 69 Middleville, MI 49333-0069 By 12 noon, October 23, 2008 © Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk 06678705 same protections as any other human being. Because research on living humans without their consent is con­ sidered to be morally wrong, destroying embryos in the Kyle Haverkate, and research process would also •II Brandon Underw •I»H be wrong and could be a The Trojans and Hawks “slippery slope” leading to will meet again on Monday an abuse of research prac­ at 6:30 p.m., again at Forest tices in the future. Proponents of embryonic Hills Eastern, as they open the Division 2 District stem cell research contend that the embryo (at least one Tournament. The winner of less than 14 days old) is not a that game then meets human being, per se, and that Lakewood in the district the excess embryos used in semifinals Wednesday at 6 the IVF process will be p.m. at Grand Rapids destroyed when they are dis­ carded. In addition, the pro­ Christian. In their final home contest, posal would not overturn Michigan ’ s existing ban on the Trojans fell 3-0 to human cloning. Hastings Tuesday. A second debate is Mike Purchase scored focused on the uncertainty of twice in the first half for the the outcomes of this visiting Saxons, getting an research. Some argue that the assist from Steven Safie on research is still in its infancy the second goal. Safie then and has yet to produce a cure for any disease. Opponents scored in the second half for of the proposal contend that the Saxons. until such progress is evi­ “We were passing really dent, more attention should well,” Hastings head coach be focused on researching Ben Conklin said. “We adult stem cells obtained played very well. We were from organ tissue. Supporters of embryonic able to possess the ball a lot stem cell research contend better than we have in the that these types of stem cells past and things kind of fell cannot create any cell in the together for us.” body, nor can they replicate The Saxons outshot the indefinitely as can embryon­ Trojans 20-12 on the night, ic stem cells. Further, addi­ with Saxon keeper Timm tional stem cell lines are Lewis making 12 saves in needed to further research. (A stem cell line consists of the shut out. all of the stem cells that orig­ inated from a single embryo; each line has unique DNA. I Of M/O j rm PROPOSALS, continued from page 11 Currently, under federal law, researchers are limited to using the same 20 lines.) Finally, supporters contend that Michigan is losing the opportunity to attract bio­ medical research funding that currently goes out of state. Many other states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, have attracted biomedical researchers with grants and incentives. As a result, supporters believe that eliminating the ban on embryonic stem cell research in Michigan would attract investments and employment by this industry in Michigan. Proposal 08-2 is spon­ sored by the Stem Cell Research Ballot Question Committee (www.curemichigan.org). It is opposed by Michigan Citizens Against Unrestricted Science and Experimentation (www.micause.com), Right Lz/e to Michigan (www.rtl.org) and the Michigan Catholic C o n f e r e n c e (www .micatholicconference.org). References and Resources BallotPedia. “Michigan Stem Cell Initiative 2008,” www.ballotpedia.org. Cure Michigan, www.CureMichigan.com. Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Proposal 200801: Medical Marijuana, www.crcmich.org. Eddy, Mark. 2007. “Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies,” Chapter 4 in Lee V. Barton (ed.), Illegal Drugs and Government Policies. Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge NY. Initiative and Referendum Institute at the University of Southern Calif., www.iandrinstitute.org/Michigan.htm (J r^. ; ^1 F. ■?/ Killian, Chris. “Most Southwest Lawmakers Oppose Medical Marijuana,” Kalamazoo Gazette, March 16, 2008. Marijuana Policy Project. 2007. State by State Medical Marijuana Laws: How to Remove the Threat of Arrest, www.map.org. Michigan Catholic Conference, www.micatholicconfer■!4 . ence.org Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care, www.stoparrestingpatients.o rg•!4 Michigan Legislature, www.michiganlegislature.or gRight to Life of Michigan, www.rtl.org. Save our Society from Drugs, www.saveoursociety.org. Steinbrook, Robert. 2004. “Medical Marijuana, Physician-Assisted Suicide and the Controlled Substances Act.” New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 351 (Nov.): 1380-1383. Prepared Claire by Layman, Extension Specialist Public Policy E d u c a t 1 o n Laymanc@msu.edu. & - $ A I 1 i I M k vf* ______ L £ Fv> c. 'i? iriL _______i ______ 11 irn ________ Its?* e £- &’ vj e r ca­ w k — <* ■ 1 ffiememtwc When B Caledonia FFA 14th Annual Toy Show G 4 i ■ r E Saturday, •H e ***•& C’ J ll k* • • r r» LL p» “1 E w“A. 1 Oct. 18, 2008 s i 11 I . JrSt’t S'*1 r •0 ^4 9:00 am to ■J Jkt 2:00 pm ■ ** I 9 Admission: <1 4 $3.00per person i j Children 10 and under FREE (9 ■? 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L 8 ■ • ^uto-Owners Insurance For Show Information Contact: \ *. x (approx. 12 miles south of Grand Rapids) "‘.I 8 I 1R Hastings (269)948-3720 Sewing Siavty, Ceuntu Since 1979 �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008/ Page 17 First Teal Trail race wet but successful & 1 SB The first Teal Trail race at Brightside Community Church north of Caledonia was a success despite a rainy Sept. 13 moming. Eightyfour participants participat­ ed in the race, which raised about $5,000 from entry fees and donations. The 5K event for both run­ ners and walkers was held to benefit local cancer patients, including Laurie Penninga of Middleville. A mother of three, Penninga was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2006. When she learned that the radiation and chemotherapy treatments she had under­ gone did not eliminate the 12 Vi V'k !>? Ss $w 40. Eric Neeley 34.54 63. Phyllis Penninga 51.40.5 19. Bruce Terbeek 29.00 41. Tyler Vanderweide 35.04 64. Mark Schrotenboer 53.02 20. Corinne Strumberger 29.46 42 Bethany Graham 35.05 65. Mary Carpenter 53.04 21. Mike Grassmid 29.59.1 43. Alecia Penninga 35.17 66. Brian Parker 53.13 22. Bud Elve 29.59.3 44. Tracey Vanderweide 35.36 67. Steve Carpenter 53.23 1. Justin Kucharczyk 19.33 23. Karen McNees 30.07 45. Erin Brink 36.38.1 68. Dean Rietberg 53.39 2. Jordan Johnson 20.57 24. Skyler Rietberg 30.15 46. Amanda Penninga 36.38.2 69. Mykaela Rietberg 55.54 3. Jonathan Highman 22.34 25. Camie Rietberg 30.16 47. Kimberlie Bailey 38.15.1 70. Jacob Neeley 55.56 26. David Colon 30.27 48. Elaine Gray 38.15.2 71. Karen Tolan 56.39 27. Scott Miller 30.39 49. Emily Penninga 40.39 72. Jill Hood 1.02.59.1 5. Alex Blehm 24.54.2 28. Kendra Feyen 30.46 50. Rebecca Colon 40.40 73. 6. Aaron Vanderweide 25.18.1 29. Kristina Faber 31.14 51. B.J. Penninga 43.28 7. Andrew Schaibly 25.18.3 30. Jennifer Smitherman 31.19 52. Becki Hovinga 43.32 74. Jim Penninga 1.03.08 8. Amanda Dennison 25.34 31. Dana Grassmid 31.47 53. Jennifer Wright 44.39.1 75. Kristin Penninga 1.06.28 9. David Peters 25.59 32. John Cross 31.53 54. Megan Whitney 44.39.2 76. Mike Penninga 1.06.30 10. Ashley Churchhill 27.26 33. Casey Huyser 32.11 55. Kelli Warner 44.39.3 77. Jayne Rietberg 1.06.31 11. Anthony Beaulieu 27.50 34. 56. Skyler Russell 45.15 78. George Tieiking 1.07.43 •< 57. Ian Brink 48.35 79. Cindy Arnold 1.08.11.1 church on Broadmoor. The following is a list of the place, name and time of the 84 participants: cancer, she opted to partici­ pate in a series of experimen­ tal treatment, which are not covered by insurance. The Brightside Cancer Fund was established this year when a group of women at the church decided to use their talents to help families battling cancer. They decid­ ed to develop a cancer fund where people could donate tax-free dollars to help can­ cer patients and their fami­ lies. They put together the Teal Trail 5K to benefit Penninga — teal to symbolize cervical cancer and trail for the unique, rugged, off-road run in an area surrounding the 4. Dean VanMiddelkoop 23.54.1 12. Art Vanderweide 28.09 Si A „ Angeline Vandenbout 32.14 Penninga Meghan 1.02.59.2 13. Bruce Scheltema 28.33 35. Abigail Schantz 32.16 58. Kathryne Penninga 49.04 80. Gail Brink 1.08.11.2 14. Rachelle Smith 28.40.1 36. Quinn Grassmid 33.36.1 59. Lauren Arnett 51.40.1 81. Kayla Zahl 1.10.03 15. Chelsea McNees 28.40.2 37. Shawn Birman 33.36.3 60. Moe Damghani 51.40.2 82. Rebecca Wilke 1.10.04 16. Rachel Snyder 28.41 38. Vanessa Peters 34.46 61. Mark TenHarmsel 51.40.3 83. Sarah Barney 1.10.05 17. Barb Schelter 28.43 39. Miah Grassmid 34.49 62. Don Ladner 51.40.4 84. Katie Bolkema 1.10.06 Exercise classes offered at Caledonia CRC .3 -r * t 18. Denise Richards 28.54 “ Zumba classes led by Chantel Wright and Jill Fischer will be held Wednesdays Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov 12, 19 and 26 from 8 to 9 p.m. The cost is $3 per ses- 7* 4 ft It . ** 1st ' i £ .. J Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post were assisting Child Protective Services at ***** f 3 - ' Vr Woman arrested after returning to car Freeport Friends hold Barry County Sheriff's Department was called to the site of an abandoned vehicle in Middleville Oct. 2. While a deputy was on the scene. Here Freeport Friends of the Library member Sherry ■ the owner of the vehicle Gasser uses a reference source to help someone select returned anj told the deputy just the right plant at the Freeport Friends plant sfte ha(j been driving when a exchange on Oct. 4. (Photo by Patricia Johns) tire came off the car. A Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check revealed the driver, C' Laura Kay Christensen, 34, Qi of Middleville was wanted on two outstanding warrants out of Barry County District Court. Christensen was arrested at the scene and transported to I 287 Division • Downtown Freeport the Barry County Jail. plant exchange I <0 i I Blough Automotive r i f i Specializing in Volkswagens T B 1 4. - 04 /r i 1 Sales 8 Service New 8 Used Parts 4- Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am-4pm Sat. 8am-Noon or Call for an appointment 616-765-8801 Vi I HMi I 1 *! u y Mill J. Penny Elkins of Orangeville, had three outstanding warrants. Elkins was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail, PUBLIC NOTICE HOMES FOR SALE - HUGE DISCOUNTS WE HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO SELL NEW & USED HOMES AT DRAMATIC DISCOUNTS • Bank Owned • Foreclosures • Building Inventory _ _ _ _ _ _ »Acreage * Buildable Lots_ _ _ _ _ _ _ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED 1 LOW DOWN PA YMENT PLANS Possible Rent to Own Options Up to retail fraud ► AW Middleville woman arrested for k • an address in Orangeville Township when they learned that a 33-year-old female in their presence, identified as * b It ■ and M-37 Highway. For more information call 891-1512 or via e-mail at www.caledoniacrc.org. *» 1r CE ■ led by Brian Diamer, meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. The Caledonia CRC is at the corner of 100th Street CPS investigation results in warrant arrest ■* V0 r• . £ ^4 * sion. Pilates classes are Tuesdays Oct. 14, 21 and 28 from 8 to 9 p.m. The cost is $3 per session. The walking/running club » Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post were dis­ patched to Wal-Mart in Hastings Sept. 30 for a retail fraud complaint. Rosemarie Powers, 22, of Middleville was arrested for stealing $163.18 worth of merchandise. Powers was lodged at the Barry County Jail. *50,000 ■ Trade-In for Your Mobile Home! YOU ARE NOT STUCK... CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 06678991 Hastings Schools Middleville Schools . ■r Lowell b Caledonia _ Schools I AIM Home Service, LLC 616-293-3562 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11, 2008 Scots and Sailors tie for 3rd, TK 5th at Gold final I The 2008 Caledonia varsity girls’ golf team. Team members include (back from left) Courtney Corson, Katie Demeuse, Britni Gregory, Stacie Moll, Brooke Hogan, and head coach Gus Wagner (front). Scots’ runner-up regional finish gets them to the finals • J Too see how tough the OK Gold Conference girls’ golf season really was, look no further than this week­ end's state finals in East Lansing and Ypsilanti. The league is sending three teams to the finals, league champion South Christian in Division 3 and Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern in Division 2. The D3 finals will be played at Forest Akers -West at Michigan State University, while D2's top girls get together at Eagle Crest on the campus of Eastern Michigan University Friday and Saturday. Caledonia is headed back to the state finals after a oneyear hiatus for the team. Senior Britni Gregory will be making her fourth appear­ ance in the state finals, where she earned a medal by finish­ ing in seventh place last fall. Gregory fired an 86 on Thursday at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by Vicksburg at Angles Crossing. Teammate Courtney Corson added a 102, Stacie Moll 104, and Katie Demeuse a 113. The Fighting Scots placed ninth at the team state finals in Gregory’s freshman sea­ son, and third her sophomore year. Lakeview took the region­ al championship with a score of 360. The Scots were sec­ ond at 405, and Niles third with a 409. The top three teams and top three individu­ als not on those teams are headed to the finals. Holland Christian was fourth a 417, followed by Zeeland East 432, St. Passing the batonJoseph 432, Gull Lake 441, Sturgis 441, Portage Northern 444, Byron Center 445, Thornapple Kellogg 448, Plainwell 454, Coldwater Vicksburg 459, 464, Wayland 471, and Three Rivers 476. Macy Chamberlin led Thomapple Kellogg with a 96. The Trojans also got a 115 from Jess Jacobs, a 116 from Shannon Hamilton, and a 121 from Emmy Peacock. South Christian earned the spot in the Division 3 finals by winning its regional at Pilgrim’s Run in Pierson Thursday. Forest Hills Eastern was second in its D2. regional at The Highlands. Also in Division 2 at Walnut Hills in East Lansing, the O-K Gold Conference runner-up Hastings just missed out on a spot in the finals by placing fourth. Saxon freshman Gabrielle Shipley did earn a spot in the finals as an indi­ vidual. It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! W ED'SBODYSHOP n We meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment gles flights, and fourth in each of the top three doubles flights. At third singles, the Scots’ Ryan VanRavenswaay topped Thornapple Rocky Kellogg's VanZegeren 6-3, 6-1 in the match for third. VanZegeren's fourth place finish was the highest for a Trojan player. VanZegeren also helped the Scots out a bit, scoring an upset of South Christian’s Conrad Blom, the number four seed at the flight, 7-5, 6- i CD 8 'JIT 2 to start the day. VanZegeren was at second singles, and suffered a loss, when the Trojans and Sailors met for their regular season dual. “I just played my hardest and came out with the win, said VanZegeren. “My forehand was good and my serve was going in a little more than it usually does. I got more power on it than normal. I had it all day.” An improved serve could- V fa A L See TENNIS, page 21 $ <^1 W I I 66 Uta iU 64 to ijheI i •mhiii • Shared Marathon Experience McFall kindergarten teacher Shelley Erb and parent David Stewart met unexpectedly when they both com­ peted in the United State Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio on Sept. 20. Stewart completed his third marathon that day and Erb completed the 13 mile half marathon walk. Both were impressed by the many people they met and the over­ whelming sense of patriotism evident on that day. Fighting Scot spikers reach 25 victories on the season <- * by Brett Bremer Sports Editor O-K Gold Conference newcomers Forest Hills Eastern and Grand Rapids Catholic Central dominated their competition in boys' tennis this season, and noth­ ing changed at the league tournament Saturday which the two schools hosted. Neither team finished lower than third in any of the eight flights. The Hawks won six of the eight to earn the league championship, with 53 points. Catholic Central won the two flights that the Hawks didn't, and finished the day with 48 points. Caledonia and South Christian tied for third with 37 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg in fifth with 21, Wayland 12, Hastings 9, and Ottawa Hills 7. The Fighting Scots picked up some important points in the fourth doubles flight, where the team of Ben Davenport and Dennis Chase avenged an early season loss to the Sailors at the flight by beating Tim Hiskes and Austin Peuler 4-6, 6-4, 76(6) in the semifinals. 66 I think it’s one of those where it showed those guys don't have any quit in them." Caledonia head coach Mike Wilson said of his fourth doubles team's win over the They got down Sailors. there early in the second set too, and it was looking tough.” That was just like the way the match with them the first time went, except (South) won in a tie-break­ er." Davenport and Chase started the day with a 6-0, 61 over the Thornapple Kellogg duo of Kirk Barber and Ben Delger. In the cham­ pionship match, Davenport and Chase were downed 6-1, 6-1 by Forest Hills Eastern's team of Joey VanderVliet and Crew Kleiman. Caledonia also finished third at three of the four sin- Caledonia's varsity vol­ leyball team scored a 3-0 win at Ottawa Hills Tuesday night, to improve to 4-2 in the O-K Gold Conference this season. The Fighting Scots topped the Bengals 25-7, 25-7, 25- • 12. Some girls off the bench got to provide their talents on the court against the Bengals, with Taryn Rogers leading the Scots in assists with 14 and Claire Johnson tying teammate Michelle Butcher for a game-high three aces. Butcher was also the Scots’ kill leader with eight. The Scots followed that up by scoring a pair of victories at Thursday's Coopersville Tri. The Scots knocked off Zeeland West 16-25, 25-23, 15-12 and then topped the host Broncos 25-21, 25-13. “Our effort tonight was very good,” said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz. “We had a slow start and fell behind to Zeeland West, but believed in ourselves and fought back to win.” The Scots are now 25-12 overall. Last Saturday, Caledonia reached the championship semifinals at the Ferris State University Invitational, but fell to their league rivals from Forest Hills Eastern there 25-18, 25-20. The Fighting Scots were 4-1 leading up to that point on the day. In the semifinals, the Scots knocked off Marysville 21-25, 25-21, 1816. Caledonia started the day with a 25-18, 18-25, 15-12 win over McBain, then defeated Anchor Bay 17-25, 25-14, 15-12 in pool play. In the power pool, the Scots topped Morley Stanwood 2225, 25-16, 15-8 and fell to East Grand Rapids 25-12, 25-12. ■ ® ss aalfoi Jail! : tail Mg �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11,2008/ Page 19 Scots top Sailors in battle of Gold’s unbeatens yard out with 1:44 to play the game. Coaches always like to season at 3-4 Ottawa Hills point kick made it 14-7 Sailors. When asked to throw. It was the Fighting Scot before the half. Hoffman Friday and home Scots. The two teams were next say how they take them one rushing attack that made followed with the first of Wiest completed six-ofagainst 6-1 Grand Rapids tied at 7-7 at the half. at a time. Wiest then completed a those things happen, three extra-point kicks. The eight attempts for 116 yards. things Caledonia’s 21-7 victory Catholic Central the followover South Christian Friday ing week. The Bengals are five-yard touchdown pass to Caledonia rushed 61 times Sailors answered that with a Andrusiak had tour recepnight, a battle between two 3-2 in the league so far, and Luke Andrusiak with 1:54 in the game, for 225 yards, quick strike, scoring on a tions for 93 yards. Geers completed 16-of-31 with four players havin 9 three-yard pass from Brent previously undefeated O-K the Cougars are still in the left to play to seal the win. The Caledonia offense double digit carries. Nick Geers to Kyle Bokma with pass attempts for 175 yards, Gold Conference teams, as running for a league chamgame, Schumaker rushed 18 times 23 seconds left before the and also wasthe Sailors' the the biggest game of the sea- pionship with the Scots and dominated because the Sailor offense for 74 yards, Dylan Ball 12 break. Kyle Hesselink added leading rusher with seven Sailors at 4-1. son. The biggest so far. carries for 18 yards. Bokma Caledonia moved to the just didn’t get that many times for 53 yards, Wiest 12 the extra-point for South. A pair of teams, from the The Caledonia defense finished with seven recepold City League, with win- front of that racewith two chances. The Scots finished times for 44 yards, Ryan ning records in their first fourth quarter touchdowns the night with 114 more Ulanch 11 times for 41 played its part too, limiting tions tor 56 yards, and John Steve the to less than three- Newhof had four catches for“ ‘ and 7 * Sailors ..................................... 'T ’ season in the O-K Gold to against the Sailors Friday yards than South (341 to yards, this point remain on the night. Luke Wiest carried 227), nine more first downs VanderVeen added five car- yards per rush. Both teams 69. turned the ball over twice. schedule. The Scots, who the ball in from a yard out (23-14), and held onto pos- ries for 16 yards. 1---- carried in the first Brent Steele had an interare now 7-0 and 5-0 in the with 10:11 to play, and session of the football for Ball league, close out the regular Collin Hoffman's extra- ten minutes more than the score of the game, from a ception for the Scots late in •J & s 1 XS si sS 1 *s J V s? % Trojans’ defense keeps things close at Wayland were just amazing tonight,” by Brett Bremer Thornapple Kellogg head Sports Editor When Wayland’s spread coach Chad Ruger said of €6 With defense. offense was stymied by the his Thomapple Kellogg defen- Wayland, there were some y 1 sive backs in the early part big ol •It ys out there. We're of Friday night’s O-K Gold 160 or 170 pounds, playing Conference contest, the like 210. I just can’t Wildcats turned back into a describe how physical and how big they played.” power team. led Crawford Steve bigger Wildcats The pushed the Trojans around Thomapple Kellogg with 13 enough to pull out a 17-7 tackles on the night, Cody 1 victory on their home field, Clinton had eight, and but TK's defense pushed Chase Schultz and Chris back. Westra had six each. TK's “These guys, to me, they Josh Haney intercepted a •!« pass in the fourth quarter. After the opening drive of the game, the Wayland defense was pretty amazing too. Kellogg Thornapple moved the ball efficiently down the field on its opening drive, culminating in a 20-yard touchdown pass Kyle from i quarterback Bobolts to Jacob Bultema. Bobolts’ extra-point kick made it 7-0 in the first quarter. The Trojans held that lead until the second, when the Wildcats tied things up. Wayland then added a touchdown in the third quarter, and an insurance field goal in the fourth to close out the scoring. “Our first drive was flawless offensively,” Ruger said. “Everything clicked. The kids were confident. Now we just need to got out and learn how to do it for four quarters. The second half we didn’t do that.” The Wildcat defense limited the Trojans to just 171 Scot soccer scores 10th Gold win The league champions from Forest Hills Eastern were the only team that Caledonia didn't beat in its 10-2-2 run through the O-K Gold Conference this sea­ son. The Scots had a win and a tie in their two games against the Hawks; a win and a loss against South Christian; and after a tie in the first match-up earned Caledonia shut down the their first win against Grand Rapids Catholic Cougars on the other end of Central to close the league the field, allowing only season Thursday. three shots on goal. Scot The Fighting Scots to a keeper Blake Higley made first half goal from Dale saves on all three attempts. The Scots earned two Domer and then one from Sam Stearns in the second wins against everyone else half, to top the host in the league, including Charlie Ottawa Hills, who the 2-0. Cougars Mulliner and Jason Hodge downed 1 1-0 in one halt of each had an assist in the play. • contest. Hodge, Dominic and _______________ Catalano, Kyle Rodriguez had two goals each for the Scots, and Mike Birkmeier, Domer, See us for color copies, • ’ «*>’*’*’* one-hour photo processing, ms I z I I • Lockouts • Tire Service I I • Long-Haul C& Off-Road 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. ALIGNMENT I LUBE, I f?3li a■I ■ V I* I ■I I i ■fiy ■■ z Z ✓ 945-0191 DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician over 20 years experience COOPER • r -• > hr*’ ~ ~ F' aon'T GIVE UP fl THIPG. 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Thornapple Kellogg is now 1-6 on the season, and 0-5 in the O-K Gold Conference. 0 “I can't explain how these guys do it,” Ruger said. "They bounce back every week. They go into every week with as much fire as they did the first week of football.” The Trojans will need that fire as they head into coming Hastings this Friday. The Saxons are just 3-4 on the season after a 4914 loss to Catholic Central last night. yards of offense on the night, and only 31 yards rushing. It was rare for the Trojans to move the ball much past the Wayland 40. Bobolts was the Trojan leader running the ball, carrying for just 11 yards. Matt VanDongen ran for nine yards. Bobolts was also 11of-23 throwing theball, for 140 yards. Nick DeWald caught four passes for 74yards, and Bultema finished with three catches for 60 yards. For the most part the Trojans took care of the football, turning it over just once as they fumbled the following kick-off Wayland’s go-ahead touch- OILS i I s25”o« I Front/Rear * Premium • Parts I Coupon good at! any Tires 2000 location. Expires ; 10/31/08 Middleville 500 Arlington St. - 2 01 269-795-3550 Hour Towing or Caledonia 9595 Cherrv Valin Ave. I 06678343 Waste Master of Kent Co. FKA River Citv RR 616-891-3550 www.tires2k.biz I 4 �»» Page 20/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 11, 2008 TK-Hastings swim team will send first swimmer to state Thornapple KelloggHastings* varsity girls’ swimming and diving team had its first athlete, diver Kyleigh Sheldon, earn a spot in the stale finals last fall. Number two has earned her spot there already. The Trojans’ Natalie VanDenack set a new team record and qualified for the stale finals in the 100-yard freestyle with her time of 56.32 seconds in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings Thursday. Sheldon had a great day too, selling a new pool record with a score of 220.70 in the diving competition. The TK-Hastings team earned a 105-80 victory on the night, improving to 5-1 in the O-K Rainbow Tier III. VanDenack won both of her events on the day. She finished the 50-yard freestyle m 26.19. TK-Hastings started the night off with Mandy Buehler, Alex de Goa, Danielle Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Chappelow win­ ning the 200-yard medley relay in 2:06.29. The Trojans began pulling away from the Wildcats in the diving and 100-yard but­ terfly competitions. Behind Sheldon in the diving, her teammate Tracy Hodges was second with 144.30 points and Courtney DeWent third with 143.85. In the 100-yard butterfly, the Trojans’ Danielle Rosenberg took first in 1:06.32. Alecia Strumberger was second in 1:11.05 and Buehler third in 1:12.16. TK-Hastings also got wins from Audrey Hoag in the 1 OO-yard backstroke (1:09.60) and de Goa in the 100-y ard breaststroke (1:18.42). Caitlyn Battjes scored two individual wins in the long freestyle events. She won the 2<X) in 2:11.06 and the 500 in 5:48.51. Last Saturday, the Trojans topped league rival West Catholic by 14 points at the Ottawa Hills Invitational. TK-Hastings took the cham­ pionship on the day with 178 points. West Catholic was second with 164, followed by Ottawa Hills 79, Muskegon Catholic Central 71, and Union 41. There were seven firstplace performances on the day by the Trojans. The TKHastings 200-yard medley relay team of Buehler, de Goa, Rosenberg, and Chappelow won in 2:05.86. VanDenack won the 200yard freestyle in 2:09.56, and the 100-yard freestyle in 57.93. Rosenberg took the 100-yard butterfly in 1:07.04. Kaylee DeMink won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:21.27. Buehler won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:10.84. And to close out the day, the Trojan team of Katie Romanak. Chappelow, VanDenack, and Strumberger won the 400yard freestyle relay in 4:06.78. With the top six finishers in each event scoring, Thornapple KelloggHastings had multiple plac­ ers in all but two of the events. The Trojans did not participate in the diving competition. 1 ,;z I ** I £ ■ , I f ■ Ei ■Cf"' The 2008 Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity swimming and diving team. Team members are (front from left) Katy Fluke, Beth Fuller, Katie Romanak, Alecia Strumberger, Audrey Hoag, Alex de Goa, (second row) Alexis Kelly, Wendy Todd, Elainne Ingram, Marie Gutgsell, Megan Miller, assistant coach Rachael Steorts, (third row) manager Ashlie Kinney, Courtney DeWent, Marissa Meyering, Erin Humphrey, Lindsay Azevedo, Andrea Jackson, Kyleigh Sheldon, (fourth row) Gretchen Christensen, Michelle Howard, Sandy Campbell, Tori Cybulski, Courtney England, Karistyn Sheldon, assistant coach Wendy McGillicuddy, (fifth row) head coach Carl Schoessel, diving coach Todd Bates, Mandy Buehler, Kaylee DeMink, Kyle Letot, Elizabeth Chappelow, Caroline Fild, (back) Taylor Rabbai, Tracy Hodges, Danielle Rosenberg, Patricia Garber, Natalie VanDenack, Lexi Sensiba, and Jackie Hodges. Missing from photo are Aimee Ellinger, Casidee Martin, Becky Mikolajczyk, and Hailey Walsh. Caledonia boys stay one step behind FHE in the conference C aledonia's varsity boys’ cross country team closed out the O-K Gold Conference duals with a 2136 win over South Christian at Hastings High School Wednesday afternoon. The Fighting Scots had three runners break 18 min­ utes on the day, with Anthony Sterzick leading the way with a first-place time of 17 minutes 16 seconds. Kort Alexander was second in 17:26 and Ben Diefenbach fourth in 17:46. The Sailors Sailors'’ Mike DeMaan broke up that pack, placing second in 17:26. Caledonia got a sixth place finish from Dylan Anderson in 18:02 and a sev­ enth place finish from Matt Lacina in 18:16. The Fighting Scots are second in the league stand­ ings heading into this Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Johnson Park. The Scots end the league season at 6-1, trailing only 7-0 Forest Hills Eastern. Despite three runners in the top five, Caledonia fell to the South Christian girls 2629 Wednesday. South Christian's Kelsey Burgess led the pack, finish­ ing in 20:13. Courtney Stauffer led Caledonia with a second place time of 21:01, and Emily Rossman was third in • I Caledonia’s Alexandra Bunce rounds a corner at Wednesday’s league duals in Hastings. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) • • • • • • Call ... (269) 795-9596 £ ALL IMPORTS WELCOME j • » > J' 4 i All Insurances Welcome Bruce Bender placing 26th in 16:19. Sterzick was 59th in 16:46, Diefenbach 67th in 16:53, Lacina 88th in 17:06, and Anderson 110th in 17:15. Ann Arbor Pioneer had five runners finish in the top 20, and took the Division 1 team championship with 67 points. Lyons Township was second with 110, followed by Bay City Western 120, Rockford 217, and Pinckney 246 in the top five. De Lasalle senior Ben Miller was the individual champion, in finishing 15:24. He was one of 11 run­ ners to break 16 minutes in the race. The Caledonia girls fin- ished 26th with 707 points. Stauffer led the way, placing 64th in 19:58. Rossman was 107th in 20:49, Pctz 157th In 21:48. Jenny Campfield 189th in 22:32, and Bailey Leggo 190th in 22:32. Traverse City Central edged Rockford for the championship. 90 to 98. Saline was third with 109 points, followed by Grand Haven 133 and East Kentwood 136. The top time came from Grand Haven’s Haven's Becca Addison, who finished in 17:50. Grand Ledge’s Jennifer Snelgrove was sec­ ond, in 18:13. I - Ml d 1 s W'' Winchester wins in Gold again, TK boys win for the first time Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester completed an undefeated OK Gold Conference regular by season winning Wednesday's league duals at Hastings High School. Winchester won her • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair team's race against Catholic • Central, finishing in 19 min• Professional Color Matching • utes 11 seconds. Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • The Trojan team didn't • fare as well though, despite Master^ ww. O. having three of the first five 9 finishers. 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Catholic Central was led by Natalie Hutchison, who was second in 21:34. and Rachel Fisher who was third in 22:15. The Trojan’s fifth finisher was Rebecca Denney, who placed 12th in 25:25. The Trojan girls end the league season at 1-5. Thornapple Kellogg’s boys end the conference duals at 1-6. They scored their first league win Wednesday, topping Ottawa Hills 21-40. Catholic Central topped the TK boys 15-50, and the Bengals 19-48. Catholic Central’s Jimmy Mikeiver won the boys* race in 17:44. Ottawa Hills’ Raymond Jackson was sec­ ond in the overall standings, finishing in 18:03. The seven scoring Cougars all finished ahead of TK’s first man. Tim Olsen raced past teammate Dustin Brummel to lead TK. Olsen finished in 19:06 and Brummel in 19:14. Carl Olsen was next in 19:22, followed by Mall Williamson in 19:46, and Troy Dunkelbcrger in 20:20. The O-K Gold Conference wraps up its season Tuesday at Johnson Park with the league championship meet. Forest Hills Eastern's boys and girls both wrapped up undefeated league sea­ sons with wins over Wayland and Hastings Wednesday. The South Christian girls and Caledonia boys both had one loss in the league duals, against the Hawks, and enter the confer­ ence meet in second place. [fWi Ml he I* Wl! ■oil �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 11,2008/ Page 21 TENNIS, continued from page 18 n’t help him out as he advanced. The eventual flight champion, FHE’s Blake Williams topped him 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals. “We played well," said TK head coach Jeff Smith. “Everybody had a tough first draw, and obviously every­ body lost that except Rocky. Then many of them were able to win the rest of their doubles team of Connor Donker and Kade Boverhof that had the best day of any­ one on the team Thursday, as Caledonia competed in the Division 2 regional tourna­ ment at Holland. Donker and Boverhof beat 6-1. Hudsonville 6-3. Mattawan 7-5, 7-5, and then Portage Northern 6-4, 6-1 to reach the championship round. There the Scot duo Creek fell to Battle Lakeview 6-1, 7-5. Lakeview won the region­ al, with 22 points. Portage Central was second with 17, followed by Portage Northern 15, Hudsonville 11, Loy Norrix 11, Jenison two. TK’s Cade Dammen and Jon Yates won by default against Ottawa Hills then topped Wayland 6-3, 61. Barber and Delger also won by default against the topped then Bengals, Wayland 6-1, 6-0. At fourth singles, the Scots’ Ben Dion was third, topping South Christian 6-4. 6-1 in his final match. At Trent second singles. Pontious was fourth. The top three Caledonia doubles teams all also placed fourth. With South Christian scoring wins over the Scot one and two doubles teams in matches for third place. It was the Scots' second - • 10. Caledonia 8. Mattawan 5, Kalamazoo Central 4. Niles 4, and Holland 1. Everyone of the Caledonia doubles teams won at least one match on the day. Steve iabcock and Sam Dion at number one topped Niles 62, 6-3. At number three. Chris Richter and Adam Thelen downed Holland 7-6. 4-6, 6-3. Davenport and Chase at number four scored a 6-3, 7-6(8) win over Portage Northern. On the singles side, Pell scored a 6-0, 6-3 win over Niles at number one and Ben Dion topped Kalamazoo Central 6-2, 6-3 to start the day. T" — — ^4 1 1 > A- " 41 Xi? 2 -- A -J? »• MB ♦ - Caledonia’s Ben Davenport (right) stretches to his forehand side for a volley as • • teammate Dennis Chase looks on during their fourth doubles championship match with Forest Hills Eastern at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) L g|si ?< Ww: —- - * * 4 j V.matches.” 5^ At first singles, the Scots /4 Eric Pell was third, topping trr; • South Christian's Mitch Blankespoor in the match for third 6-2, 6-1. Pell topped = ITr rrru TK’s Sven Bettendorf to start the day, 6-1, 6-2, then fell 6-2, 6-1 to Forest Hills Eastern’s Drew Schoonmaker in the semi's. After a tough first set. Thornapple Kellogg’s Rocky VanZegeren hits a forehand return during his match Catholic Central's Paul with Hastings at Saturday's O-K Gold Conference Tournament at Forest Hills Eastern Nuscheler came roaring back against Schoonmaker in the High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) first singles championship I match. Schoonmaker won the first set 6-2, before Over 34 years of experience Nuscheler came back to win the next two 6-3, 7-5. Third doubles was the only other WATER CONDITIONING flight where the Cougars fin­ Your one stop water store! ished ahead of the Hawks. 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White, 82, was originally from Reynoldsville, Pa., where he starred in both football and basketball in high school. After gradua­ tion, he attended the Naval Air Corps and was stationed at Bethany College in Pennsylvania. He also attended aviation training at North Carolina Pre-Flight Academy, where he played football under the legendary Paul “Bear" Bryant, who went on to become one of the greatest college coaches of all time at the University of Alabama. White graduated from Bethany College in 1948. It may be from Bryant that White developed his skills at molding young men, both on the field and off. but it was White who put it “He was one of a kind," all together. said Tom Warner now of “ Coach White, along with Hastings, who played for Coach (Jerry) Page would White in 1964, 1965 and make us run plays over and 1966. The 1964 and 1965 over until we got it exactly teams went undefeated and right." Warner recalled. “ Our were crowned state champi­ offense and defense were not ons in the days before high all that complicated, but they school playoffs. were very precise. “Coach White had the ability to get the best out of “I don’t even remember exactly what it was,” Rob every player, whether you said, “but (Schembechler) was chewing me out for were a starter or not. I something I did or didn’t do. He looked at me and “It's hard to explain," said, ‘This doesn’t seem to bother you much,’ and I Warner said, “but everyone told him, ‘No it doesn’t.’ He asked me why, and I had a great respect for Coach told him because he was only the second toughest White, and you wanted to do your very best for him on coach I had ever played for.” Rob White, son every play." Warner said he did not know of anyone who did not respect White. I White also coached his taught algebra, geometry and “ He was one of a lost at Thornapple teams to undefeated seasons calculus breed of coaches — coaches in 1975, 1979 and 1980. He Kellogg High School. “In the like Jock Clarey of Hastings. classroom and on the field, had only one losing season, They were of the era where he taught his students and his first. coaches could get up in a I The 1979 team went to players the right way to do player's face, grab their helL district playoffs, losing to things.” Warner said the teams he North Muskegon. The 1980 See COACH, page 14 team came back, defeated played on had a lot of talent, North Muskegon 6-0 in dis­ tricts, but lost to Munising in regional play the following week. White ended his coaching career on those back-to-back undefeated sea­ sons. “He was a teacher first.** Warner said of White who I ■ ij *’ 1f JJ <1 % 1 I Bob White by Fran Faverman >oo I gni )no ifk : bjZ IBJ* 103 3VO tod nv pcs I I I ] I | Wo 1 nv/ riw I [ml T3?. \ I □di I JUE □hl I agenda. regular its village planner. decision that apparently set by I Fran Faverman Terry Mulvihill, council Treasurer Jill Harrison the project back by a Sta# Writer raised the issue of the safe­ vice-president, who was month. He asked, “ Is there Jerry Barnaby kept his ty of village funds. The vil ­ presiding in the absence of cool all through his deal­ a better way to do this?” lage investment policy Village President Scott .arnaby also observed that ings with officialdom as he objectives are first safety, Williamson, asked encountered one difficulty he was unable to find local then diversity and liquidity. Barnaby, “ Do you have •II in the end he after another as he sought to code books; Some village funds, accord ­ anything written? We need get his business, Caledonia went to Byron Township, ing to her, are in two local to sit down with you. You Station Inc., from a nascent which he said he found very banks while the bulk of the would be a good person for state to a full-fledged reali­ helpful. investments are in the Kent . the planning commission." “ When you go for a ty. He continued to keep his County Investment Pool, Mike Maviglia, trustee cool this past Monday building permit, you are which although highly and member of the planning evening in his appearance told to get an architect. He diversified is an uninsured empathized commission, before the Caledonia does research for the build­ fund. saying, with Barnaby, ing inspector, then it gets to I Village Council when he Moving the funds from “ Certain inspectors want to you. I still don't understand I expressed his concerns the pool would require (computersee a CAD the process. It is extremely about the process involving spreading them among aided design); others accept expensive, ” said Barnaby. outside contractors used by your blueprints. Others seven banks. Harrison said “ You don ’ t know where it the village. His concern is won ’ t talk to you. I have she has begun to do some starts or where it ends. ” with the building inspector, run into it where I work. I research on bank ratings. He added than an archi ­ who is an employee of am still dealing with it. It's tect whom he had consulted Federal Deposit Insurance Imperial Municipal a tremendous headache." said it was unusual for an Corporation insurance lev­ Services. Barnaby ended, architect to be required for els and restrictions, and According to Barnaby, “ Something has to be a project as small as his. what other townships and the inspector refused to done. ” Barnaby also inquired authorize permits tor elec­ The council moved into about the hourly rate for the See COUNCIL, page 15 trical and plumbing work, a 1 1 a | I i I V Village leaf pickup begins Monday ua Burning is prohibited LbbiM : JoO /ii£b w in 8 xafoiq IbbiM asvissl ni ■H® Fall leaf pickup in Middleville begins Monday, Oct. 20, and will continue daily through Nov. 17, weather permitting. Brush no longer will be picked up. Residents of the Village of Middleville should rake leaves to the curb or roadside in neat piles where Department of Public Works staff can vacuum them. Leaf piles must not contain other yard wastes or refuse. Leaf piles cannot be burned within village limits. The open burning of leaves, dead grass, grass clippings, hedge clippings and similar types of material is prohibit­ ed. The village council recent­ ly enacted an ordinance that prohibits the use of outdoor furnaces within the village limits. The burning of trees, logs, tree trimmings, branch­ es, brush and other similar materials also is prohibited. Residents can bum a small campfire for recreational purposes, provided that the fire is no more than three feet in diameter and is at least 25 feet from all property lines iA I1 ♦ A d Write-in would-bes, beware Barnaby raises process concerns and structures. The use of an outside grill or barbecue for food preparation is permit­ ted. Such fires should be supervised at all times. In addition, the DPW staff will install markers on the edge of some streets to mini­ mize damage to lawns during snow removal. Homeowners should not remove these markers. I J Sta# Writer the legislature When passed a law consolidating Michigan's elections, they also revised the timetable for write-in candidates to file a declaration of intent. For the 2006 gubernatorial election, write-in candidates had until 4 p.m. on the Friday before the election to file. No more. First of all, anyone desir­ ing to be a write-in candidate must be registered to vote in the jurisdiction in which he or she is filing. For the election on Nov. 4, the filing deadline for wouldbe write-in candidates is 4 p.m. Friday, Oct.24. The declaration of intent must be filed with the clerk of the appropriate jurisdiction. For both the Village of Caledonia and Caledonia Township, the forms must be tiled with Jennifer Christian, township clerk. residents For of Thornapple township and the Village of Middleville, Susan Vlietstra is the clerk with whom the declaration of intent forms must be filed by 4 p.m. Friday. Declaration of intent forms may be obtained by downloading them from the Secretary of Michigan State's office and/or from the clerk of the appropriate juris­ diction. The filing deadline change is not the only change that may matter to write-in candi­ dates and voters. There is also a change on the ballot. Now there is a write-in space included after every office, Instructions relayed by Brad Whitman, Michigan Secretary of State's office, say to write in the name of the candidate and then to reg­ ister the vote by marking the -4 I I See WRITE-IN, page 6 Look for... THE TOWN CRIER inside your copy of this week s edition of the Sun & News! I * �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 18. 2008 Thornapple Township board approves new election equipment by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Township board approved the purchase of new election equipment for the Nov. 4 election. clerk Township Susan Vlietstra demonstrated that some of the existing equip­ ment is getting worn out. Precinct 3 voting will still take place in the village hall. There will be signs and peo­ ple directing voters. Each precinct will have eight inspectors. Fire Chief Dave Middleton reported that Thomapple Township Emergency Services must comply with new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations. Beginning Nov. 24. crews will have to carry special reflective tear away vests. The department is work­ ing on how to comply with other requirements that will be coming for setting up bar­ ricades at accident scenes. Middleton reported also that the rotation of transfers from Pennock Hospital to local nursing homes or Hospice is beginning to work. The department also is purchasing wood for the fire training center. Brett Laitila will take a public education course presented by FEMA and will take over the public education leadership role for TTES. The township is exploring the possibility of installing a fence along the properly line. The boundary will be sur­ veyed. The board also approved the creation of an ordinance that will create a Duncan Lake sewer advisory com­ mittee of three township board members and two Duncan Lake citizens. The ordinance amendment will come back to the board for final approval. In other business, the board approved paying for one-third of the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission audit. This means the board will donate $3,433 to the TAPRC. The next regular meeting of the Thomapple Township Board will be Monday. Nov. 10. at the township hall. Horse and carriage may soon be in Caledonia by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer The village of Caledonia may have a new attraction that would fit right in with the new look of Main Street and facade improvements being planned by the down­ town merchants. Kevin and Linda Willison, owner-operators of Crossroads Carriage LLC in Clarksville, appeared J Monday evening before the Caledonia Village Council to explain their plan to offer horse and carriage rides one evening a week in the vil­ lage. “We have done rides in I Hastings and Ionia. We will be at Charlton Park at ! Christmas,” Kevin told the council. He went on to explain that the horse had been carefully trained over a two-year peri­ od. “Safety is the first issue,” he observed, noting also that they were insured. This is the weekend to go for a drive, a hike or a bicycle ride to catch fall colors at their The council members had peak in this area. This is a view of the Thornapple River from one of the bridges which cross many questions. over the river. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Terry Mulvihill, presiding officer in the absence of President Village Scott Fall color nearing peak Williamson, asked about the carriage. “The carriage has lamps for the front and flashing lights in the rear/' said Willison. “This is the second year we have done this. We have had real good success when there is an event going on.” “How do you let people know?*’ asked Mulvihill. “The Sun and News. responded Willison. Trustee Karen Hahn inquired how many people can ride in the carriage. He said that a typical load would be three or four people plus the driver; the charge for a ride would be $20 for the group. Jill Harrison, village treas­ urer. expressed an interest in the course of a trip. “Have you mapped out routes?” She was assured that they had no interest in taking the horse and carriage onto M-37. Trustee Glenn Gilbert said he thought the rides were a great idea, a wonderful event for an evening. “ I would like to have us think about it.” he remarked. Hahn agreed and asked. •• “Would you be in the his­ toric part?’’ Harrison rejoined the con­ versation and focused on where to park two trucks and two trailers. Sandy Ayers, village manager, suggested the Department of Public Works lot. Trustee Dan Erskine asked the council. “Under what portion of our ordinances would we do this ?” Ayers replied. “Peddler's license.” Erskine observed, “Just wondering why we need government in it at all.” Willison said. “We didn't even have to get permission for a wedding (referring to a recent wedding in Hastings). I prefer to let people know; I could drop the horse and car­ riage off. but I prefer not to operate that way." Mulvihill moved that, pending a study of the ordi­ nances for licensing require­ ments, the council will approve the horse-drawn taxi service at their (the ser­ vice's) risk. The motion was approved unanimously. Learn about state ballot issues from MSU Extension bulletin Open House November 1,2008 HASTINGS 4 Enjoy Panther sports and an open house complete with refreshments. Come for one event or stay all day! www.GQTI.com g Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 12:00 noon DU Women's Soccer vs. Siena Heights 3:00 p.m. DU Men's Soccer vs. Siena Heights 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dowatowa HastlR|t or State St. Rocking Soati * All Digital townd Frw Drink Rafillt • 2S< com refills s4 to4.50 ALL SEATS '1 All events are on campus and free to the public. Parking is also free. !ilO bfitiiri approval to permit the culti­ vation and use of marijuana for specified medical condi­ tions; the other asks if the state constitution should be amended to address human embryo and embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. The 2008 Statewide Ballot Proposal bulletin (GE 49) provides background infor­ mation and details the status and content of each proposal, along with the names of the groups that support it. Michigan is one of about 25 states in which the constitu­ tion gives citizens the right to gather petition signatures to initiate new laws, revise the constitution or vote on laws previously passed by the legislature. “Our intent is to lay out the information and give vot­ ers a base of information they can use in making their voting decisions." decisions. says Claire MSU Layman, Extension public policy edu­ cation specialist and the bul­ letin's “MSU author. Extension has a history of providing non-biased infor­ mation to the public in many areas, and this is one of the longest-standing initiatives of our state and local govern­ ment work.” The bulletin is available online at www.msue.msu. edu/slg. 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Hl 2:15, 4:30. 6:50. 9: FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:30. 6.50. 9:00 1-800-686-1600 tyi fa® EES fafa I ■■ (D Stadium Seating DU Men's Basketball vs. Kuyper College www.davenport.edu «■< 06679276 7:30 p.m. BUSINESS I TECHNOLOGY | HEALTH iri"*1.' OK a® fej except adult evening! Student Center open house and complimentary refreshments 1 • ® UJI ® « 966793M This November. Michigan voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of two statewide ballot proposals. To help voters understand the proposals. Michigan State University Extension has published a bulletin describ­ ing the proposals and giving the official language, the background and a policy dis­ cussion, including differing viewpoints on each issue. One proposal seeks voter I Davenport university B I I » ex o *_» a* o Friday, October 17,2008 & Friday, Nov. 7,2008 ■=* s s 20oy DRINK oo I >*ii •ft fl X , Famous Legion J FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY .00 per person n I Served 5:30pm 7:30pm i / PUBLIC IS WELCOME F ot <eoz Dag o» tx/Hery popcorn O'- P* Ml—> Ui 4 « ^UOB - — —J *1. �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008/ Page 3 Vote online for best Caledonia scarecrow sx. ( by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer Members of the Caledonia Merchants Association are excited about the scarecrow lit contest which began Oct. 13. Ann Schultz from the CMA says, “it will be fun to check out all of the cre­ ations." The contest runs through Oct. 22. Paper ballots are at each participating business, and votes can be posted on the CMA Web site www.caledoniamerchants.co m. A contest gift basket will go to a name drawn from a list of people who have voted for their favorite scarecrow. The November 4 election was the inspiration for this The gift basket will include contributions from local pair of scarecrows at the Caledonia Vision Center on Mbusinesses. 37. This is the only legal way to vote for both presiden­ Participants include tial candidates. Family Tavern, Contours X ■ &A si : «: j £ % k L>. si i •m! i'll - '*■51- Z.L* W&Ixjk^ S®xt J , <0 •Wilf 'll qu tamiiitalrr 111 I ' tit:! (S«B a Dental Michigan DeVries Professionals. Insurance, Caledonia Vision, Seif Chevrolet, Monterey Grille, United Bank. Hastings City Bank, Family Tavern. Contours Express, Contempo Salon and Cherry Valley Stove and Saw and Caledonia Printing. The CMA is also working on plans for a Christmas parade for Friday, Dec. 5. For more information about the Caledonia Merchants Association or log on to www.caledoniamerchants.co m. Progressive Dems to host labor presentation Tuesday Johnston will provide Michael Johnston, area reenactor's skill at capturing labor historian, reenactor, the moment, and the third information about how indi­ and director of the Labor largest collection of labor viduals can be a part of the Heritage Society of West union pins and memorabilia "Spirit of Solidarity," the Michigan, will give a lively in the nation, Johnston will only labor monument in talk, Workers strive to entertain and North America near a presi­ ’’When dential museum. The $1,325 Whupped Wall Street: The inform. Clips from the 1964 million monument was dedi­ CIO vs. the CEOs" and other tales of labor's 150-year fight award-winning labor docu­ cated April 2007 and is to build the middle class Oct. mentary “The Inheritance” located near the Gerald Ford 21 at 7 p.m. at the and other films will be used Presidential Museum in Emergency Services to illustrate organized labor's Grand Rapids. The talk is being spon­ Building community room at role in building and sustain­ ing the middle class in the sored by the Progressive 128 High St., Middleville. Democrats of West Johnston will integrate his U.S. seniors, and a donation to a own experiences as a com"It's ironic that workers Michigan, the Grand Valley camp for the blind, where the munity and boycott organiz­ are again having to clean up Labor News and the Labor Elks also send volunteers. er jng w ith legendary er work working with legendary the mess on Wall Street the Heritage Society of West Chef Thompson is the labor way they did during the Michigan. •It leader Cesar Chavez 34 For further information, winner of the 2008 People's years ago and his work as a Great Depression, How Choice award for best all- museum researcher, labor workers rose to meet that cri­ contact Patricia Wilson at at or around ribs and sauce in historian, monument builder, sis may provide clues to how 269-795-4412 Muskegon, and in 2008 his newspaper editor and author. workers will meet the crisis wilough@yahoo.com. ribs won runner-up honors Using period clothing. a today," he said. and runner-up for People's Choice and first place for sauce at the Ribfest in Kalamazoo. In 2007, he won the ‘best ribs’ competition 1 and runner-up for best barbe­ cue sauce award at the Ribfest in Kalamazoo. He won the ‘best ribs' title at the 2005 Ribs & the Runway in Sturgis and ‘best ribs' again in 2006 plus the People's I T Choice award in Sturgis. For the dinner, 200 lbs. of 3- It pork will be prepared as well as 100 lbs. of smashed red­ f*skin potatoes, 30 quarts of homemade gravy and plenty — of secret barbecue sauces. Water, tea or coffee is i included. The cost of the meal is $7.50 per plate. Raffle prizes at the event will include a Mossberg 535 Combo, muzzle-loader, NEF Pardner Pump Youth 20ga., a handmade quilt, fishing and hunting-related acces­ sories, plus many women's gifts. Top area BBQ chef to compete in ‘Pork Throw Down’ at Elks’ Deer Hunters Ball ■U. '1,lfc Express, Caledonia Vision, United Bank. Hastings City ank, Cherry Valley Stove and Saw, Caledonia Printing. Michigan West Dental Monterey Professionals. Grille, Chemical Bank and Kim's Konsignment. Scarecrows can be found Kim's Konsignment, West ■i- i. Jr ’ gl few OEt tan t 31 ® ai £51 * J; ’ . . a. Local pork consumers knew it was only a matter of time before one of the “big dogs" stepped up to take on Doug Gonsalves and Jim Wright’s “Famous Pork." And it has happened. Regionally awarded pro­ fessional Owen Thompson, proprietor of O.T's Up ‘n Smoke BBQ at 415 N.E. Capital Ave. in Battle Creek, is ready to place his reputa­ tion and six-time People's Choice awards on the line and against Gonsalves Wright’s special recipe. The public is invited to attend this “Pork Throw Down" (a good natured cook-off) and the Hastings Elks’ Deer Hunters Ball, which will both take place along with a “delicious din­ ner" on Saturday, Nov. 1. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by the Deer Hunters Ball with music by Grumpy Old Men at 8 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. In addition, there will be a num­ ber of different raffles for prizes, ranging from guns to a handmade quilt. All non-hunters are wel­ come too, said Wright. “You don’t have to be a hunter to have fun.” The event is casu­ al dress. Proceeds from the event will be used by the Elks to benefit a number of charita­ ble causes the organization supports, such a pumpkin patch for handicapped kids, a Christmas party for under­ privileged children, veter­ ans’ projects, child abuse prevention, YMCA Camp, Hoop Shoot, sponsorship of two baseball teams for kids, a fishing trip for the handi­ capped, college scholarships for high school graduating SPECIAL GO FILL Reg. $ 15 MANI/PEDI Reg. $33 • 7 0*^ ’ mJ HD ” * - * fl M --- - I 4 ; 3* TiS F. 0 foundations of a business? (Formerly 99 Nails) *0" x- Jifonesty, hard work and a strong Community relationship were the £5 Sophia Qlath & Qay Spa FULL SET Reg. $25 Slemetnflwi Whett... $300 & OFF $«noo As an independent Auto-Owners agent, they still are. 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Like new Call: John or Mary Kay McCleve * 8 CO ho CD CD MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 292-4548 or 891-2222 Smith-Diamond Realty, Caledonia 06679280 3 s <£> CM O With offices in Delton and Hastings Delton (269)623-5115 Hastings (269)948-3720 Swanny ttctvty County Since /979 i A * 1 ♦ fl *1■ I 1 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18. 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study WWW.alaskabaptiM.oiy 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 All walks. One faith | BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.orq ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dutton ‘United (Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Tny Rev Richard J. Miller Rev David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast Sun 6:00 WFUR 102 9 — ' am pm pm FM Sunday Worship Experience Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 9:30 am Worship Service III am Faith-Life Fitness 11:00 Christian Education Classes Tim A Vine, A»t. Past or/Youth Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School.......................................................................... 9:45 a.m. 11 X 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 n’(-WllW covenant,org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mill off M-37 Sunday Evening Service....................................................... 6.00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 middlevillecrc.org http //netmintstnes org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 Word of Life Clubs.................................................................. 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) •I« 111 Church Street 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, Ml 49348 Meeting you, your (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) friends, and your family - right where you ’re at. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Rev. Merle Buwalda, Pastor of Outreach & Enfolding Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00, 9:30 & 11: O 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org & in Irving) 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A M Holy Communion Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL ..6 0 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com co 9 708 W. Main Street Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Worship . 9:30 a.m. •It ............................... 11: Sunday School a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11: a.m. Pastor Jim Rocmkc Church: (269) 795-2391 V* MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED M-37, nonh of Middleville • 795-9726 .....................................9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St. Loving God, Loving People "The Family of God for All People" 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68ttr) www. livinghopeassembly. org (616) 698-0749 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE community and the world" Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Redeemer Covenant Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST "A Church with a caring heart for our Sunday Worship is 1 Truth Living Hope Assembly of God Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer 1 Make Sunday 8 30am - Traditional II 00am - Contemporary i 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School the best •' day ofyour week 9:30 Q.m .................. Non-Traditional Service 11:00 ami............................ Traditional Service Nuriery available dunng lervice* Pastor Scott E. Manning @ St. Paul Lutheran C hurch Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 796-9266 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcalcdonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Middleville Wesleyan Church SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Kt Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening•- Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... r Sunday Servic •* ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. ..........6:(X) p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. I#** OB . rill®! st j (S' Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 4:00 pm 9:30 am II CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ♦J Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street JOURNEY New___times! i___ CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891 -9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch.com CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CherryVXlley Lakeside Community Church Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph D. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................................... 9:30 a.m. •I» Sunday School •I» for All Ages............................ 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-039! www.lakesidecommunity.org Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship........................ 9 30 a.m. II a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......................6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org zr (S_ • - ’• Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 ■jrita'iOi pQktali I til • in itia ttiW’Cs I J Whitneyville Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. LrtE www.cornerchurch.org 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlitegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto A Place of Refuge www.cherryvalleychurch.org for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. nrwltliim.fvml I.will f oamrxlrrnw{ I 9185 Cherry Valiev. Suite 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 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: hw. wayfarercc.org Join us Sundays at 10 am 33ft IKK ? Church Finding the Way Together! V.< iPF.RN WCJMD A Place for Family & Friends A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Nuwv arable thtettchouf. kw is wekonv? AlflHlN’nCCHURCH community (Bib {Eime i Metljobisft (Church Leighton Church Connection Time 10.00-10:30 am Sunday Mominq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am jneculife J 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a m. Worship, children’s Sunday Sdires ChuiTb during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and High School Youth Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org WAYFARER £s; BjiO fl’ W'i 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52"' and 48th St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastore Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard Phone (616) 868-6437 Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto H (616) 891-8661 The ( hurch where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord" Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 91 'Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Rev. Neat Stockeland. Interim Pastor H'ww. whitneyvillehible.org 6:45 p.m. 7:00 HI p.m. ItCA * »»»■ I ■ !• Yankee Springs Bible Church Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America 1 Wdav m, % Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. ( A “Lighthouse" on the corner... H i. proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. Morning Worship............................................... SUNDAY CELEBRATION phi 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Youth Group ...A Place For YOU! 7* J Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Peace Church X nA R ’n Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. I 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 11:00 a.m. ► - Beg.-Adult » n - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study..................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 X �•it The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008/ Page 5 Robotics program benefits from grant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Gail Aldridge, a math teacher at ThornappleKellogg Middle School, received a $1,300 mini-grant the from the MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education. MEEMIC is an insurance company. Aldridge had petitioned the foundation to underwrite % Sh A SOCIAL NEWS cUi ed students were in this class. 1 actually had a waiting list of kids, so I’m ven' thankful to the MEEMIC Foundation for their support. Now, we’ll be able to offer robotics to even more students at our school.” MEEMIC Insurance agent Andy Steensma of the Andy Steensma Insurance Agency in Kentwood, said, "As a for­ mer educator. I am always trying to help area teachers find funding opportunities for classroom programs, I commend Gail Aldridge for Lego the cost of Mindstormer kits for her eighth grade robotics class. On Tuesday. Oct. 14, she received the check and applause for her hard work and the work of the students. The foundation received 300 grant applications and awarded 25 grants this year. “In the Lego robotics class last year, my students worked in teams and learned to program and build a vari­ ety of robots," explained Aldridge. “Each pair of stu­ dents worked at their own &v. 1____ Zi vs ORWI ZS i* Jjij 51^ F’ i u < 'W '*'~w** -«■ .1 £ 5 * * a; ►- 4 c J I i SIlJBl T Wa 1 I ■ j_______ i- - vawi IS w® c». Mme -M; ■■ > A CMimilT! CHUKf the t/ay Togeftr! If tin otmitv: r-=c:)jxmr‘i •III iCTtsim .M . iirniXBUliSi ii L On Thursday, October 23 Lodema will celebrate her 95th birthday. She has lived in the Caledonia/Middleville area her entire life, and is a 1931 graduate of Caledonia High School. George married She Schroder and raised her son and daughter in her current home in the village of Caledonia. Lodema continues to be an active member of our local community as a member of the Caledonia Women's Club, the Yankee Springs women's golf league, Caledonia Library book discussion group, volun­ teering with the Santa Claus Girls in Grand Rapids, and as an active member of Caledonia United Methodist Church. She will be celebrating this happy occasion with friends and family, including children Larry and Barb Schroder and Joe and Carol Ogg, along with eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 1 J. 'I Spica-Kape eth Spica Robert and announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Ann Spica, to Jacob Edward Kape, son of Edward and Beth Kape, jr The bride-to-be, a 2005 graduate of Caledonia High School has received her associates in child development and currently teaches at Appletree Christian Learning Center of Kentwood. jhe future groom, also a —— 2005 graduate of Caledonia High School, is currently servjng jn the United States Army an(j js stationed at Camp Jack and Gayle Jansen of Middleville will observe 40 Hovey, Seoul, South Korea. years of marriage on October 12, 2008. Children ofjhe A January 2nd wedding is COuple are Jason and Robin Walters of Middleville; BobI and Meghan Jansen of Essexville, Mich.; Vikki and planned. —, Jason Boersma of Middleville. They have six grandchildren. The couple plan to celebrate with a trip to The 742 IS Soaring Eagle. * Check out our all new JEWELRY BOUTIQUE including Purses and Scaroes • I I 7 £ A s >I Duncan Lake Middle School Bradley W. Snyder (9757 Duncan Lake Rd.) Pvt. Brad Snyder recently completed Marine boot camp in San Diego, Calif. The son of Randy and Diana Snyder of Alto and grandson of Mary and the late Al Snyder of Caledonia, graduated in the 3rd BN Kilo Company, Platoon 3230. Snyder will return the end of October to Camp Pendleton for a month ot combat training and from there will continue on to his schooling in amphibious assault. He is a 2008 graduate of Caledonia High School. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Admission 1^*1 Free Parking it Raffle Lunch Served 11:00 - 2:00 > of 0 For more information call 891-8117 * * j! * 06679104 7 j / V I BB ^B </ ."in? 5 UM ♦ I 1 www.contemposalonandboutique.com Aveda - Redken - Nioxin Christmas Prints Muslin Prints & Solid Colors V * a 4 4 4 4 a Buttons, Zippers, Notions 4 4 4 <1 4 Calico - Good Selection: z <J 4 QUESTIONS: ASK US... I 4 4 11 218 E. State St., Hastings • to K231 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5.30 pm r W MB ' • ■■■ 3 4 3 0 4 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station THANK YOU! We would like to thank the Saranac Fire Dept, for your quick response and ____you ___ gave ____ Ted after his accident. Also, thank you to Jim and Shawn excellent care thank-you Austin for your kindness shown to our children that night. Thank you_everyone for I . I A L* your prayers7cards, visits, phone calls, and meals we received. Especially the many delicious meals from Doris and Charles Austin. Our hearts are filled with gratigrati­ tude for everyone who supported the benefit dinner with money and items for the auction. Thank you to Tim at Freeport Family Restaurant, John Schut, Jason Hoffman, Heidi ’s Market, Pinkney Hill and June Collins for food and desserts. Thank Heidi's you to Bob Blain (Pat (Pat's ’s brother) for the ice cream machine. A huge thank you to Kay Grinage for all her hard work in organizing the event. Thank you to all her helpers. It was a wonderful night. Thank you also to Renee Sias and heHamily for all their cooking, getting donations and clerking the auction. Thank you to Rory work in i Kidder family for all your help and to the auctioneers. A heartfelt thank you to our Clarksville Bible Church family, our friends at Freeport, Ted’s farmers, Pat s parents (Ralph and Theressa Noffke),’ brothers and sisters, our Bluegrass friends and especially all our 4-H friends. We are truly blessed. We would also like to thank our chil­ dren (Mike, Michelle and Jeff), their spouses, and our grandchildren for all their help and support during this difficult time. We are so grateful for everyone’s generosity and kindness shown us. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Ted and Pat Mager a * Saturday, November 1, 2008 i I J; 616-891-1093 06679376 SERVING OUR COUNTRY I Vote for our Marilyn Monroe Scarewcrow at w w w. c a I e d oniamerchants.com____ ----9551 Cherry valley, 1 Caledonia Village Centre Jansens celebrate 40th wedding anniversary a.’ ** ---- ^ONTEMPO &ONTEMPO oTALON r Caledonia I ^ts and Crafts a rf' .4 U-u - ■ ■ ■■ ■ me ¥ L r , Boutique 7 ** -a Students of the Month for September were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. In the first row, from the left are Shannon Hooper, Zacchary Pitman, and Kimberly Niblock; in the second row are Taylor Tripp, Janelie Groendal,Danielle Fredenburg and Steve Zatzke; in the third row are Nate Converse, James Tobin, Mike Carson Lodema Schroder celebrates her 95th birthday fl ■■■<. Student's of the month annouced 4 AA — 066792 * �Page 6<The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18. 2008 Dale Lee Knickerbocker HASTINGS Dale Lee Knickerbocker, age 52. of passed away Hastings. October 4, 2008 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was bo m April 5, 1956 in Hastings. He went to be with his Lord. October 4, 2008. Dale enjoyed music, tele­ vision. He was a factory worker in Hastings and Grand Rapids and worked in postage and packaging in New Mexico. Henry Jacob A rens HASTINGS - Henry Jacob Arens, age 78. of Hastings, died at home October 16. 2008 after a brief, coura­ geous battle with lung can­ cer. Henry bom was September 4, 1930 in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Carolina (Cullmann) Arens. He moved to Hastings as a young boy with his family. He did custom farming and butchering as a young man. He was a school bus driver in Hastings and worked at Voyle English’s service station. He worked at Middleville Engineering and Manufacturing as a die cast operator and in 1960 Arens Excavating Inc. was formed, and continues to operate. He continued working even after diagnosis, so thor­ oughly enjoying his work and the people that he met in the course of each job. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushrooming, box­ ing, NASCAR, visiting with his many friends, and gardening. He was well known in the area for his delicious sweet corn. He loved decorating his properly with Christmas lights. He especially enjoyed time spent with his eight grandchildren. Henry was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He married Janet Fiala on November 22, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Janet and five children Diane Arens-Miller (Daniel) of Glendale, AZ, Henry T. (Heather Jacobs), Todd (Susan Coykendal 1), Suzanne Craven (Delwin), Mark (Kayla Fisher), and eight grandchildren (Joseph, Alexis, Chelsea. Brianna, Whitney, Jacob. Taylor and Ava Patricia). all of Hastings. Visitation will be Monday, October 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville and funeral services will be held I was typically at the end of the ballot, positioning that forced the voter to write in 2 7 ••• BRIGHT ^5 SKY Kay Stolsonburg, CRS. GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 Craig Stolsonburg, CRS. GRI. Assoc. Broker 838-3349 Deh Erway................... •REALTORS’* ma •FA I TOW wwwBrighiSkyRcaltors.coni J 623-8357 iwwm »ir MLS 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLES ILLE • (269) 795-3305 OPEN MONDAY- JI II RSI MY 9:00 - 5:30 • I RIDAY 9:00 • 3:00 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. Many thanks to t|ie Pennock Hospice group for being so attentive to Henry and his family. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. not only the name of the can­ didate but also the office. Any error in either the name of the person or the office, depending upon the interpre­ tive philosophy of the ballot counter, could enough to dis­ qualify the ballot. At this point, the only declared write-in candidate is Craig Mitchell, who is run­ ning as a write-in candidate for a seat on the Caledonia Village Council. He lives at 9055 Costner Drive. The vil­ lage elected offices are non­ partisan so no information about his political leanings is available on his declaration of intent. Saturday Hours! Professional Services! Great Product Selections! wwwcaledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 Robert White, age 82, math teacher and football coach for 30 years at Thornapple Kellogg High Scho<11 passed away October 16, 2008 al his home. His beloved wife of 61 years, Betty Philp White, was at his side. Bob was bom September 26, 1926 and was raised in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania where he graduated from high school in 1944 and immediately entered the V5 Pf°gram, Naval Air Corp in January of 1944. He trained to a P*'01 an^ l^en £raduated from Bethany College in 1948. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0140, Middleville, Masonic Lodge, Middleville United Metho­ dist Church, life member of the Michigan High School Coaches Association, and also a Hall of Fame member of this association. He was preceded in death for Sun & News classified ads mb • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff § —A o fl ■ Sa­ 4 MT ■<r 1 G Z »5^ZZ/ZZ7Z< 4 1401 North Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 ■■MM 269-945-2471 www.L Steve Lauer, Director VBA * I II Handicap Accessible (No Steps or Ramps) I L 2 b* far a® talix'jia r ****—< fillJ/ <r J A r I J j 7 1 1 iC I h1 I I L I I//AW lt •I •• I III * / 11 n I IrAr I S. Oct! make the move now Lake area I * I ■ GFWC-Gun We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: Thornapplc Township Emergency Services. Funeral services will be held October 20. 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner offici­ ating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. The family will greet rela­ tives and friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ■ •* V < __ -___ Family Owned and Operated by his parents. Waldo and Ollie White, and son. Philip Fredrick White. He is survived by his wife Betty; son. Rob (Dorane) White; daughter, daughter. Janet Johnson; son. Gary' (Kathy) White; and daughter. Tracey (Greg) Hindenach. Mr. White loved and thrived on his 12 grandchildren affection. Geoff, Natalie and Robbie White, Philp and Tim Johnson, Gary. Cassandra, and Becky White, and Ryan, Nicole, Jennifer and Zach Hindenach. There arc in addition six great grandchil­ dren. numerous nieces and nephews, and best friends for 72 years. John and Jean Faulkner. Last, but not least. Coach White and his family would like to fondly remember “all his Boys” who he was hon­ ored to coach. In lieu of flowers dona­ tions may be made to the •• ■ I Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet I Community' Room with Catering • Play Room for Children . it: tail® Can 945-9554 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 $ Mark and both of his grand­ parents. Funeral sen ices w ere held Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Al Conklin officiating. Interment Rutland Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Robert White WRITE-IN, continued from page 1 ballot. Heretofore, the space to write in a name for an office He is survived by his Gerald father, Gerald L. Knickerbocker and a special friend. Nancy Stonehouse, both of Hastings; one broth­ er. Bruce (Vanessa) Knickerbocker of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews; step-son. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elliott of Howard City; two grandchildren. Kaitlyn and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his mother. Vivian (Blough) Potter; brother. celebrates 25 Members of the General Federated Women’s Club in the Gun Lake area celebrated 25 years at a dinner at the Bay Pointe Inn on October 16. Here the first president and originator of the club Joan Weick and current pres­ ident Amy Smendik prepare to welcome guests including some of the original mem­ bers. More details of this event in next week’s Sun and News. (Photo by Patricia Johns) a homeowner & auto rates great.dainis service^ fUt** to .4^ 9 C rI iffTi r I available C i ca/4 OSftjT© Quote to A Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. •ittURANCE roar partner tn protection S 612 E Main Street I Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 ivww grangeinsurance com A �f The Sun and News, Saturday. October 18, 2008/ Page 7 Caledonia GFWC women’s club hosts district meeting I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The West Central District 87th annual convention was held at Peace Reformed in church Middleville Thursday. Oct. 16. Members of the GFWC Caledonia Women's Club hosted this meeting. They served bagels, muffins, juices and coffee as JCN S u •e women irom ciuos in from clubs Ottawa, Ionia. Kent, Montcalm and Shiawassee counties gathered to look back over the accomplish­ ments of the past year and prepare for the events of 2009. A major goal of all the clubs in the district is to increase membership. Chris Burns, the Michigan first k ’k ’ district. Any women living in the Caledonia area interested in learning more about mem­ bership in the club may con­ tact Dahlke at 616-891 -9561. prised of Dennis and Jan Crum and Michelle Kowalski, performed classic songs. The afternoon ended with information from clubs in the of the Caledonia club, said she was pleased with the turnout. She thanked Patti Holstein, the convention chair, for all her hard work in preparing for the event. The women heard an update on Girls Town and fundraising needed to contin­ ue to support the Girls Town Foundation. Following a luncheon. Sentimental Journey, com- vice president, encouraged all the clubs to actively members. recruit She stressed the importance of encouraging both leadership and friendship within the local GFWC organizations. She closed her talk by reminding those at Peace Church that “Life is not a destination but a journey.” Nancy Dahlke, president I] •» . 1 •’ <3 it r I* * ' 'JS? • -- ■ L ■ *. . ■ —— I— - •• ' > 1 —-n MB* - __ ___ — —I “ t »? I F ' tn > Ki. GFWC Caledonia Woman’s Club president Nancy Dahlke (on right) welcomed GFWC Michigan president Sherry Wellman to the 87th annual convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs West Central District. t-r * u v * «iE ■ Remember, October in “Ms is Breast Cancer Sentimental Journey provided the entertainment at the convention. Pictured from left are Michelle Kowalski, Dennis Crum and Jan Crum. * Awareness Month r?- . !.'*h * CJ M. lrss» TK senior parents to meet Oct. 20 Payment summary mail­ ings were sent to parents recently, and parents are encouraged to make final payment on their student's attendance as soon as possi­ ble. Parents also can support The parents of TKHS Class of 2009 seniors will meet Monday, Oct. 20. to planning continue the overnight graduation party. Parents are encouraged to attend the 7 p.m. meeting at the TKHS cafeteria. ( 8 CO Chris Burns, GFWC Michigan vice president was one of the speakers at the convention. the planning efforts by donating bags of individually wrapped candy for monthly give-away to the students. Candy can be dropped off at Thornapple Floral or the high school office. s o shear 1 Kraft Meadows and Duncan Lake middle schools in Come celebrate autumn at our I■I •I * kd Fire Safety Fun Day Saturday, October 25 — 11:00am-2:00pm Fire safety demonstrations will be provided by the Cascade Fire Department Noon-1 pm Fire Truck and Equipment Demonstration & Safety Tips Free Lunch Pumpkin Decorating Games and Prizes Candy Balloons Door Prize Drawing 06679374 Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Avenue, 49301 ... _ r»th_____ i cnnd Located between 48 1 and 52 Streets a Middleville, Ml 49333 pleasure 269 795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS I Do Your Eyes Burn, Feel Mated, or Water? You Could Be Caledonia residents can get assistance Oct. 25 Make-A-Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 25, for 122 E. Main St. Caledonia. This is the annu­ al community service day when students and their fam­ ilies will be raking leaves for residents living in the village of Caledonia. Anyone needing assis­ tance or knowing someone who would benefit from this service is asked to call Lisa at the village office (616891-9384) prior to Thursday, Oct. 23. The rain date will be Saturday. Nov. 1. Students will be signing up to help during their lunch periods next week. Check in will be 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Duncan Lake Middle School’s front parking lot on Oct. 25. Students bring their own rakes, gloves, tarps and blowers if possible. Refreshments will be provid­ ed by Family Links from both schools. Anyone who has any questions about this annual event may call Kraft Meadows Middle School at 616-891-8649 or Duncan Lake Middle School at 616891-1380. • Suffering FROM “Dry Eyes” - Please join us for a FREE Seminar on The Effects of Dry Eye Syndrome j * Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30 PM Eye & ENT Specialists .— -IB 1761 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 1 Seating may be limited. I I To reserve a seat call: 269-945-3888 Presented by Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. Creekside Professional Center 1761 W M-43 Hwy i.--- * 1 Hastings J EYE & E.N.T. (269) 945-3888 Specialists, PLC www.eyeentmds.com Light refreshments will be provided. . —— �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday. October 18, 2008 Public safety open house well attended by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Car seats, horses, fire trucks, a SWAT team bus, a trip through the maze, a scary skeleton clad in the robes of a 17th Century Puritan clergyman, a chance to explore an ambulance, and the opportunity to be finger­ printed — all topped off with cider and doughnuts or cook­ ies, a plastic replica of a fire­ man’s hat and balloons — what more could people wish for on a glorious fall day? While all the activities planned by members of the Caledonia Township Public Safety Advisory Committee were well-attended at last Saturday’s open house, the Specializing in Men's & Hoys’ Haircuts '■Hur ruiA Jjj Open Mf>fi -Fri 9am • 9pm • Sat Kam-5pm • Closed Sunday HAIR CUT O00 | FREE Haircut • a flor 12 paid visits for 1st visit I , ---— - — | w/coupon LQ^wCuijajc.- J ; s2°° off <7i <«-■ «> • Check Us Out! Grower Direct • Quality Roots r •< GREAT TREES & SHRUBS 3 ° ? 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Summer Miller, who has learned how to undo her seatbelt. Williams said. “I heard about it. I want to make sure for her height and weight that she is in the right seat." Todd Carnevale said. “My wife, Melissa, saw the sign and wanted to check out the seats.” Cameron, 4 years old, and brother Corbin, 2 years old, wanted to go see the fire trucks. Melanie Salamone, mem­ ber of the Public Safety Committee Advisory There's a better way to buy insurance. You can buy your insurance from a stranger at a 1-800 NUMBER Doug Talsma and Bob Nicolai o 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-3302 or Toll Free (800) 706-3302 ...a neighbor, someone you know, someone you can trust and respect. Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your family 's protection and security. ^futo-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 06*3 76594 (PSAC) and the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, along with Rebecca Lectka, presi­ dent of the Caledonia club; Todd Brown, board member; and Vince Weiss, past presi­ dent, assisted Amy Hom. volunteer from Safe Kids, with the distribution of mate­ rials and directing cars to the service bays. Program Director Melinda Howard, who is also a tech­ nician and an instructor, explained that Safe Kids is sponsored by the DeVos Children's Hospital. On hand from Safe Kids were technicians and instructors. Lectka explained the Caledonia club had pur­ chased car seats in a range of sizes to have available for people who needed them. To ensure that the seat is fitted properly to each child, the program requires that the child for whom the seat is needed is present. The club asks for a donation to help offset the cost of the seats. She noted that the site was consistently busy throughout the four-hour open house. ed to the unit or are pur­ chased with private funds. The horses are particularly useful for managing crowds at events, search and rescue in wooded areas, and in water, he added. Even though the mobile command center has acquired a nickname that reflects its primary task, the vehicle is much more than a means of conveying a tacti­ cal team from one place to another. The bus, acquired with funds from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, is equipped with a satellite dish and can operate as a dispatch center. It holds an entire tactical team and its equipment plus some of the comforts of home, a com­ partment labeled “ microwave, refridge, coffee pot,” and “supplies. supplies." The vehicle was built by Custom Command Systems, a Grand Rapids company. Brian and Lisa Folkersma said they were impressed by the no-nonsense appearance of the technology and the fit­ tings. Not so their sons, Brayden, age 5 and Ethan. 3, who wanted to go to the maze. The fire department's state-of-the-art aerial truck, an American flag flying from its ladder 100 feet up in the air. occupied pride of place on the driveway of the fire bam building. The rest of the department's fleet was inside the bam where, as the morn­ ing became warmer, some of the crowd retreated. For most of the visitors, it was their first chance to examine the newest truck, a pumper delivered this spring. The last piece of equip­ ment, although not officially a part of the department, is an ambulance stationed at the fire barn by Life EMS Ambulance Senice. Micah Meindertsma. age 10, explored the ambulance and its equipment thoroughly, asking Mark N., the atten­ dant, what various switches were for and why they were important. Young Meindertsma is considering firefighting or police work as possible career options. it 7 . ..lid ik ■0* 4 . ate III J / Kent County Sheriff’s Department brought its Command Kent Area Mobile Operations Center to the Caledonia event Saturday. It was a toss-up which was more popular — the two rep­ resentatives of the mounted division of the Kent County Sheriffs Department or the Command Kent Area Mobile Operations Center, known informally as the SWAT team bus. Robert Sacha, a former member of the PSAC, and a member of the traffic squad in the department, was mounted on Bo, a brown, mostly quarter horse with a white blaze on his face. Sgt. Scott Swem was on Clancy, another brown quarter horse with a while star on his fore­ head. The quarter horse is an American breed and is cho­ sen for mounted police units because of its even tempera­ ment, said Sacha. In an earlier conversation, he explained the horse­ mounted unit is organized as a separate, nonprofit unit within the department. 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Z • > -fl MS - ■ ■-e- s: X 'X»** kJ5* The public safety open house, sponsored in part by the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, is a chance for kids to touch things that ordinarily would be off limits to little fingers. is; - 5*5 •s is '•Ji■ w IS' J.l Smokey the Bear, also known as Bill Wilson, a fulltime firefighter, was viewed with awe and excitement by who children, were impressed by the appearance of perhaps the most iconic figure for fire prevention. While Smokey the Bear represents a non-threatening approach to fire prevention, there is a very serious side to the business that is never very far from the minds and hearts of department mem- bers and their families. Many departments com­ memorate those who pass on by mounting their turnout gear in a significant place. Caledonia has chosen to honor Tom Gehl, a secondgeneration member of the department who passed away this summer, by mounting his turnout gear on the south wall of the station. Gehl died as a result of a work-related accident. Capt. Scott Siler, along with his wife, Rachel, and their sons Brody and Landon, were on hand to greet visitors and as he explained, “to introduce the next generation of firefight­ ers.” Tammy VanBelzen, cur­ rently the department's lone woman firefighter, said pub­ lic service has deep roots in her family; her father is the chief of police in Grant, her late mother was an emer­ gency medical technician. offered parents an opportuni­ ty to have their children fin­ gerprinted. Sgt. Tom McCutcheon and Dep. Mandy Trevino, KCSD. fin­ gerprinted children and printed out a card from the Child Alert Foundation. Parents were told it was vitally important for them to fill out both sides of the card, •II. which also includes a dental chart to be filled out by the child’s dentist. Instructions for taking a DNA sample and a blood sample (and proper storage) also were included. A completed card, according to the deputies, would be very useful to law enforce­ ment agencies should a child become missing. Fire Chief Brian Bennett said he was pleased with the turnout. “It gives the people a chance to see all the branch­ es of public safety — from police, emergency medical services, and fire,” he said. “We thank the PSAC mem­ bers for putting this togeth­ er.” Major sponsors of the event besides the Kiwanis Club were D&W Fresh Markets, which supplied dozens of doughnuts and gal­ lons of cider; McDonald's, which provided gallons of coffee and gift certificates; Meijer. which donated paper products and cookies; and Kids Stuff, which supplied pencils, markers, and assort­ ed toys. Members of the PSAC are Don township Trustees Rick and Koopmans Snoeyink and Supervisor Bill Harrison; Bryan Thornton. Robert Berg, Kim Quist and Melanie Salamone. 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New patients of all ages welcome. r1 Evening hours available. III13 ■J? £ $ & & 1 G/VE US 4 CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891 >0004 Gary L. Scott, D.D.S. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Michigan and her brother is a firefight­ er in Conklin. Longtime member Bill Robertson, a mainstay of the reserves, and many other members of the department participated by showing and explaining equipment to guests. Kim Quist, PSAC mem­ ber, served as the mistress of the maze and also provided the very scary skeletal clergy figure, who proved to be so scary he was quickly retired. Assistant Chief Jerry Smith stood by to make sure no one came to grief in the maze, which was similar to the one actually used by the depart­ ment to train firefighters. The maze was donated by the Kentwood Jaycees, who operate the Forest of Fear as their major fundraising event, according to Rob Dorgie, president. If there had been an award for successful completion of the greatest number of trips through the maze, it is likely Jeremy, aged 7, and Gavin, aged 5, sons of Tami Keen, would have won. Jeremy described the experience as “cool;” Gavin said he liked the orange lights. Both boys thought the skeleton inside the maze “was really great.” The open house also Alltel Blackberry Curve 8330 • Bluetooth • Full Qwerty keyboard • 2 mega pixel camera • GPS capability Alltel HTC PPG6800 Smart Phone • Windows Mobile 6.0 OS • Bluetooth . • Wi-Fi capable • 2 mega pixel camera » $349.99 $299.99 -100.00 Mall-in Rebate -20.00 Exclusive In-Store Offer -190.00 Mail-In Rebate -40.00 Exclusive In-Stere Offer s.it$20999* ’With 2 year activation. 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On Tuesday, Oct. 7, stu­ dents at Lee dressed in pink to show their solidarity with those combating cancer. Principal Tim Shaw talked with second and third graders about a project insti­ gated by teacher Stephanie Woods. “I was amazed with the understanding many of the students had about this dis­ ease,” said Shaw. “Many knew that their grandparents or other relatives were living with and fighting the dis­ ease.” Students in each class­ room created cards that were realize that men have less than a one in two chance of and developing cancer, women a chance of one in three,” said Founders Credit Union Manager Rhonda Campbell The credit union will donate the entire $15 loan application fee for loans dur­ ing the month of October to area organizations combat­ ing cancer. Among the information available at the credit union are statistics about the more than 10,400 cases of cancer diagnosed in 2007 and the financial costs of the disease. Campbell said she is con­ cerned that most people don't realize that medical insurance doesn’t cover up to 62 percent of the costs. She also noted that some­ times people don’t under­ stand that the costs of treat­ ing cancer can include the time traveling to, waiting for and receiving care. This includes lost wages, and with the price of gasoline, rising transportation costs. Campbell hopes that peo­ ple interested in learning more pick up the information on ways to lessen cancer risk, including such lifestyle changes as diet and smoking cessation. Cancer awareness infor­ mation is available at the credit union. For more infor­ mation call 269-795-9289. —r— -1 * .r ■w ■ - J V t - —? i ■ ’ ee *1 J ■■ 1 f if - „! F ifv’ 11$ ■ „< rA LJ -•Jr £ - -4 £ . /J i - #. J 7 --- •*A w- I -m _■*-**< • • L 4^ it J '\3*7--' ’■ .J# " 4 Dan Fighter accepts a welcome gift from Judy Jackson, president of the Freeport Business Association. Freeport Milling LLC opened Oct. 1. It may be bet­ ter known by its former name Freeport Elevator. New owner Dan Fighter was welcomed to town with a plant and good wishes by Judy Jackson, president of Freeport the Business Association. Fighter is working to wel­ come back customers who left when Jim Decker closed the door to the elevator in August. Fighter is balancing the mill with his other pro­ fession as an emergency nurse. Freeport Milling has a 140,000-bushel capacity. N E X E N S I V 7 1 J J r A Fighter is ready to accept corn, wheat and soybeans from area farmers. He will base prices on these crops using the Chicago Board of Trade. Fighter is planning a grand opening in about 60 days. By that time, he expects to have a full line of Nutrina feeds, work clothes, dog and cat food, salt, bird seed, animal medicines and ammunition for sale in the mill store. He also hopes to be open for business at his gas and diesel pumps next to the ele­ vator. When the gas and diesel sales start, Fighter expects to offer milk, bread A REN y - 2 1 r k. 0 W Waste Master of Kent Co. 06678343 _________ and other convenience food items in the store. Right now the mill store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fighter said he can deliver bulk and bag feed to area farmers. He will work with farmers who want to have their crops put into the “feedbank" to have ground at the mill when they need the feed for their animals. Gordon and Terry Allerding will be familiar mill. faces around the mill, Fighter’s daughters Cheyenne, Shennandoa, Sierra and Sequoya will be working in the office. Fighter is not a stranger to the mill. His father Roscoe ran the mill for 12 years about 25 years ago. “I want to help put Freeport back on the map," said Fighter. * For more information about Freeport Milling LLC call 616-765-8421. This is the same telephone number as the Freeport Elevator. FKA River Citv RR J * -4 r r<* B * --SS. ♦ ■ W vi Mr Students in Stephanie Woods’ class at Lee Elementary took wearing pink to heart as part of a cancer awareness project on October 7. then sent to those combating the disease and to the Lacks Cancer Center. Those using the credit union this month can pick up information from the American Cancer Society or the Lack's Cancer Center. “Cancer remains a con­ cern for many families. Few Iktefa to » i Ik « si I 3 Hrafa. dMIp YOUR RETIREMENT BILL OF RIGHTS When you retire you’ll have the right to: 1. Throw out your alarm clock. 2. Spend more time with These students in Deb Jensen’s class at Lee are fill­ ing out a card they created for people with cancer. From left are Madison Hess, Ellie Adams , Daisy Hannan, and Karlie Raphael. your family. Middleville Family Dentist 3. See the world. Twice. •I 4. Brian McKeown ______ , • iJnfortunately, retirement itself isn’t a right. You have to plan for it today. 4525 N. M-37 HWY. 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This Staff Writer A visit on any day of the closure allows property own­ week will find walkers, ers along the trail to hunt month the of cyclists and runners fre­ during quenting the paved portion November. Since 1999, the trail has of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail which is had an increase in users, about 3.6 miles from expanding over the past sev­ McCann Road in Irving eral years. Middleville Village Township to Stagecoach Council Member Phil Park in Middleville. However about th ree VanNoord mentioned at the miles of the paved section council meeting Oct. 14, “I will be closed from dawn on think that we are going to get Saturday, Nov. 1, until dusk a lot of complaints about on Sunday, Nov. 30. The this. There are a lot of people entire paved section will using the trail who won't reopen Monday, Dec. I, at know that it is closed.” The Middleville dawn. The unpaved section from McCann Road to Irving Department of Public Works Road also will be closed for has already posted signs notifying trail users that the the month of November The approximately one- trail will be closed. The portion of the paved half mile paved section from Stagecoach Park to the vil­ trail in the village can be lage limits will remain open open because no hunting is allowed within village limits. during November. The village has asked its In December 1998, a con­ sent agreement was reached current attorney to look into in a lawsuit with residents whether ordinances can be along the Thomapple Trail passed to place penalties on (formerly known as the those who do not follow the Sugarbush Trail). In this closure. However, while the accord, the Village of village owns the trail. It Middleville agreed to close passes through Thornapple, by * Patricia .Johns * **K £ »s MS J X vs ?*•» *> * s V! kv rt q u 11 * r t f .h • i Irving and Rutland town­ ships. The accessible fishing dock is in the open section of the trail. The entire trail will re-open at dawn on Dec. 1. ■ - - ^3 F < S THE TRAIL IS BEYOND THIS POINT! > PLEASE RESPECT PROPERTY RIGHTS 4 fc> -si. — <• . •i ’ Sr I £ * -< * * L? c*3 f- - AND DO NOT *• J TRESPASS!'! •» >• - K _&• Ii * ifr - -«*< < ■ IV i- <Si •• Mii •d » -S /3 SC 4. £ ■ ■’«. r 1 •. -;a. J ■ r*'- - * : r— ■** 1 •* ft fL". *■ ' ■ -'V- • - " ■> r - • GENERATION WIRELESS 4 I ISk' > lltel authorized agent i I BRAND NEW -- ELECT Rosemary Anger for Barry County Drain Commissioner Only J manage the Drain Commissioner's office /n| Motorola RAZRVE20 an efficient and effective manner, and be AI % fair and impartial in the bid process, measuring the costs of all projects against the best interest of Barry County to ensure an optimum return to taxpayers. - Rosemary Anger N Plans starting at s39.99 I Born and raised in Barry County, I: ♦ Understand water quality and lake level s concerns of riparian property owners Set* ♦ Appreciate our bountiful soil & water resources ♦ Recognize than many county farmers are dependent on well-maintained county drains for their livelihood ♦ Have demonstrated knowledge, skill, and the ability to immediately assume the duties demanded by the drain commissioner position After $100.00 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. Ste. 10 Caledonia, Ml 49316 main in rebate 616-891-0072 My qualifying experience: ■ ■:? ♦ 11 years experience with Barry County Land Information ♦ Worked on sanitary sewer and water mapping projects ♦ Worked on lake level and lake weed district projects ♦ Worked on drainage reapportionment zones ♦ Mapped drain route, water courses and drainage districts ♦ B.S./M.A. in Geography from WMU ♦ Professional GISP certification 2 year service For more information: wM£electanger,Qrg or email me at cose^nger^ibcglohal^t or phone 269 945-8750 L Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rosemary Anger as Barry County Drain Commissioner, 122 E. Slate Rd., Hastings Ml. 49058-1458 I 06679110 < wireless will be held at the M-37 loca­ tion Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store also will be a drop-off site for Toys for Tots Nov. 10 to Dec. 15. Call Mary or Ashley at 616-891 -4663 with any ques­ tions. As your Drain Commissioner. I pledge to •’53 - to host events '1 •*^2 Paul Henry Thomapple Trail Home Center The Home Center of West Michigan will host three sea­ sonal events at its 9818 Ave., Valley Cherry Caledonia location. The store will welcome trick or treaters on Halloween, Oct. 31, after school until 6 p.m. A flu vaccination clinic 'f CLOSED On November 1 this gate will be closed at just about the half mile mark on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The trail is closed for the entire month of November. It reopens at dawn on December 1. -S- agreement For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms/html 06679241 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008 •II Celiac support group to meet Monday Celiac The Support Network of Barry County has resumed meeting after taking a summer recess. The group meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the Willis Recreation Center (upstairs) of the First laptist Church of Middleville. The church is located at 5215 N M-37 Highway. The Oct. 20 meeting wel­ comes Loretta Hamelink of Gluten Free Sensations. Hamelink has developed commercially available dry, gluten-free cookie, pancake, ranola and hot cereal mixes. Her business is located south of Kalamazoo. She will bring samples, as well as products that will be avail­ able for purchase. The meetings are open to anyone who needs to eat a gluten-free diet, wants to learn more about celiac dis­ ease or struggles with other food allergies. Friends and family are also welcome. The group recently partic­ ipated in a gluten-free tasting event at Anne's Health Food Store in Hastings, handing out literature and answering questions. The purpose of the event was to help raise community awareness. About 30 people visited Anne's Oct. 4, specif­ ically for this event. Several vendors contributed sample products, and three individu- raw88 ill al meeting, including free copies of Living Without magazines. There will also be a drawing for a one-year subscription to Gluten-Free Living magazine (must be present to be entered in the Planning drawing). a November potluck dinner will also be on the agenda for the upcoming meeting. Discussion will focus on a question-and-answer time for people who are new to the gluten-free diet. Questions can be directed to Kim Smith at 269-7954338 or Melia Haywood at 269-948-8135 or e-mailed to info@celiacsupport.net. The Web site is (www.celiacsupport.net). als won door prizes, includ­ ing a large basket filled with gluten-free items for the grand prize. Robin Green from Midge's Muffins was a guest speaker for the group's September meeting. She brought a vari­ ety of samples so the group members could taste test her products, as well as products that were available for pur­ chase. Green's muffins are available in many stores, including in Anne's Hastings. The September topic for discussion was "take-along" foods and lunch box food ideas. Several vendors have donated sample products that will be distributed at this 5 r‘ •1! -<• ■- fee B < -• < ■ ■M -. S*= ■ <* ■y Ft 1 ~ : •- w •a,- W' - Rotary spaghetti dinner is Friday Kellogg High School cafete­ ria. Pre-sale tickets are $6 a person. Tickets will be $7 at the door. Children through fifth grade eat for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at the Lon LeFanty Insurance Agency, Thornapple Financial Center, Middleville Marketplace, Hastings City Bank Middleville branch. Bright * V-*.• TK senior citizens have activities in November The Thornapple Kellogg Community Education office invites district senior citizens to the high school dress rehearsal performance of “Ann of Green Gables” Thursday, Nov. 6. Due to construction at the high school, the performance will be held at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. Seniors are invited for pre­ show refreshments at the church at 6:15 p.m. with the performance following at 7 p.m. There is no cost for this fun evening of theater, but those who plan to attend must call Community Education Director Shar Evans at 269795-3397 for reservations by Nov. 3. Seniors and community adults are invited to join the holiday bus trip to Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre Friday, Nov. 21, to see see -cnnstmas “Christmas Visions.” The fee of $42 includes school bus trans­ portation, a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and the show. Seats for this holiday trip will sell out fast, said Evans, so “ please call now for reservations” for this holi­ day tradition. J 3J <s it -,i ■> *2; r MeKeown, and Kraai Phillips CPA and the Thomapple Kellogg admin­ istration building. Sky Realtors, Thornapple Township Emergency Services, Cherry Valley Family Physicians, / 1 1 Tickets for the annual Middleville Rotary Club spaghetti dinner Friday, Oct. 24, are available with a $1 cost savings if purchased early. The dinner helps fund the scholarships the club presents each year. The dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. and run until the start of the last home football game against at 7 p.m. There will be home baked pies for dessert. The dinner will be held at the Thornapple 2. »* - ■Si »• I f Robin Green from Midge's Muffins was the special guest for the September meeting of the Celiac Support Network of Barry County. Whitneyville church hosting Fire Safety Fun Day The community is invited to come see a fire truck up close, meet Cascade fire­ fighters, pick out a pumpkin to decorate, and enjoy a free lunch. All of this and more will take place on Fire Safety Fun Day at Whitneyville Fellowship Church between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The fire department will be on hand between noon and 1 p.m. for demonstra­ tions and to talk with kids. Candy, balloons, games and pumpkins will be provided for all kids, plus a door prize drawing will be open to guests of all ages. A compli­ mentary lunch will be served throughout the event. EnJ°y an autumn weekend and Plck UP some Sood fire safety tips. The church is located at 4935 Whitneyville Ave. between 48th and 52nd streets. 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We, the people, cried out to our elected representa­ tives, “Don’t take our hardearned money to bail out thieves and pay for projects we object to, and we were not heard.” 4 r 1 God and His 10 commandments and away from the laws laid out in the constitu­ tion. There’s a verse in the Bible “even the very elect can be deceived” Mt.24:24. In this election, there are strong differences between the candidates - not only policy issues, but Kingdom of God issues such as abor­ tion, infanticide and gay marriage. We, the people, cry out and we will be heard by our individual right to vote. In good conscience, vote on the side of God. Sylvia Murphy, Caledonia TK district continues ■A 4; <1 We, the people, cry out to all forms of the media that we are hungry for the whole truth. We are aware of the brainwashing and manipula­ tive techniques to sell one candidate, but still we are not heard. Where is your profes­ sional conscience, where is your shame? Our founding fathers sought to make an American democracy so it would not fall like other civilizations before us. Biblical principles were used to draft the constitution. “Change” is destructive if it brings us further away from Josh Hoffman drive j I | I i To the editor: I am not excited about the upcoming presidential elec­ tion at all. I am totally dis­ gusted with “politics as usual.” In my opinion, the Democrats are too liberal on social issues and are totally for big government (even though Obama says he will lower taxes on the middle class, which I find very hard to believe. Since when do the Dems favor lowering taxes?). The Republicans, whom 1 have voted for ever since I was able to vote, have not done a very good job of standin eo up for traditional values the past several years either. j am totally disillusjOned with them, The U.S. federal govern­ ment is far too big and bloate(j ancj needs to be shrunk in size. We need to get back to government of the people, for the people and by the people. We need to get rid of the welfare state this country has become. Stop overtaxing the people; let us keep more of our hard-earned money so we can take care of ourselves and our own, and we won’t need government-sponsored welfare. Taking care of the poor and needy is the job of the church and the private sector, not the government. Unfortunately our society has become so dependent on the government to take care of our every little need, we don’t know how to be responsible for ourselves anymore. our According to Constitution, the powers of our federal government were originally meant to be very limited to protectin g our rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is done through keeping civil order through law enforcement and also national defense. Also the system of checks and balances between the different branches of government (which seems to have been lost over the years). And nowhere does the Constitution give the fed­ eral government jurisdiction over education, health care or welfare. Our members of Congress are overpaid and get too many perks at the taxpayers’ expense. The majority are not there to serve their coun­ try and the people who elect­ ed them; they are there for the perks. They should not be allowed to live so much higher than the people they are supposed to be serving. They are so out of touch with how the average American lives and the struggles we face just to keep food on the table and pay our bills every month. If they are so gung-ho on taxing every­ one else, they had better be paying taxes themselves at the same rate, (yeah, right!). I believe it’s time the American people say 66 enough is enough’’ and clean house in Washington, D.C. I believe it’s time we start looking into other options besides the usual Democratic/Republican tick­ et and give serious consideration to third-party candi­ dates. Personally 1 am looking at the Constitution Party (in Michigan, called the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan). This party stands for government according to the Constitution and Bill of Rights... and I believe that is the direction this country needs to head in. 1 invite peo­ ple to check out this party for themselves in the next few weeks before the election and seriously consider voting outside of the box. Go to I for information on the plat­ form and candidates. At the very least, if enough people who are fed up with the status quo speak up, we can wake the career politi­ cians up to the fact that we are fed up with politics as usual and want real, Constitutionally-based change. Let’s shake up the political world as much as the finan­ cial world has been shaken up. Becky Whittemore, Middleville 4 * I L W 4 1' Fall Fireplace Event w Instant Savings on Napoleon* Hearth Products r *• • ’ * • •. ---- - **• - • —- - ----- — ■ 11 SAT ® Save up to Economical Wood Stoves and Inserts 11 SUP shown $3D0 /MH . In just three days students and staff at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School raised than $3500 for the Josh Hoffman fund. Fund raising efforts for the fund now more to McFall Elementary where the kick-off of their efforts begin during the Harvest move ■ Enter Online ToWin Festival on October 25 at the school from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Patricia Johns l> r r i F7L 1* - ■ I I* Staff Writer The total amount raised by the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School for the Oct. 7 to 10 drive for the Josh fund Hoffman was $3,599.73. Organizer Rojean Sprague said she is amazed and grateful that students and staff took the time to donate both coins and dollars which will go to assist the injured marine move into his new home. Next to start fundraising are the kindergarten and first grade children at McFall Elementary. There, the fund drive will start at the harvest festival on Saturday, Oct. 25. McFall organizer Shelley Erb said that school will start its fundraiser on Saturday z (fating (bonii&lAg (fat ((hiLd/ion & tidultA i C J Hier DDS 891-1240 WelcomingL New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI 1 and use the fund drive “to help our students understand mathematics better.” McFall’s the fundraiser will probably end before December. At Lee, students are plan­ ning a pre-Thanksgiving event. Then Page will hold a I fund raiser, and the fund I drive will end with the I before winter break spirit week at the high school. All the funds raised will be given to Josh following the first of the year. The Josh Hoffman fund is a 501(c)3 charitable organi­ zation. Donations can be dropped off at any Chemical Bank branch. 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You don’t see that any more. “But they loved their kids, and they were just as quick to show that side as well.” Warner said a big part of White's relationship with his players over the years was his wife, Betty. “She was like another mother to all of us,” Warner said. “She would cook for us, and she treated all of us like her sons. She was Coach White's partner in every­ thing.” coached White at Middleville from 1962 until 1980 and compiled a record of 141-27-6, including 13 conference championships. White was a life member of the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame and was elected to the Michigan School High Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1983. Matt Funk, had heard about Coach White growing up and learned that every­ thing he'd heard was true when he played on the 1979 and 1980 football teams. “He was a legend, and he OF -JA - lived up to all of the talk you’d heard about him as a young kid,” said Funk. Though Funk said White s in-your-face” coaching techniques have gone by the wayside, “He had the respect of the team, as well as his fellow coaches and teach­ ers.” The combination of play­ ers and events made for very memorable times in high school, said Funk. “That's something you'll never forget when you have coaches and teams like that,” he said. “That's something you'll carry with you all your life, those memories of TK football.” Those memories wouldn't be complete without Coach ob White. “He's one of a kind,” con­ cluded Funk. On his two state champi­ onship teams. White coached his own son, Rob, and Gary VanElst, both of whom were named High School AllAmericans. White’s teams also produced 15 All-State athletes and 63 All­ Conference players, collec4* VILLAGE OF =£7 MIDDLEVILLE POSITION OPEN MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION(1 Duties: CITY la position) 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 review/update of Village Master Plan supported by the part-time staff planner. ■* I Citizen interested in serving the remainder of the three (3) year term on the Planning Commission ending April 30,2009 commencing October 28,2008 should submit a letter to: Lon Myers, Village President Village of Middleville 100 E Main St. PO Box 69 Middleville, Ml 49333-0069 —I By 12 noon, October 23,2008 £• Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk 06678705 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: IB PM by President Myers in the meeting room of Thornapple Township. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Oliver, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Mr. Parker. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the September 9, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the •Il September 9, 2008 meeting were presented. Pullen made a motion to accept the minutes and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. to approve the equal division of * the retrieved Baby Bliss clothing to Alpha Women’s Center of Barry County, South Grandville Christian Reformed Church and United Hispanic Ministry, Grand Rapids. Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 4. Corson made a motion to have Trick or Treat on October •!• 31, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Village of Middleville. Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. 5. Van Noord made a motion to hold the Budget Public Hearing at 6 PM December 16, 2008 prior to the Village Council Meeting. Pullen support­ ed the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. ACTIONS TAKEN Motion Passed. 1. President Myers presented 6. At 8:14 PM Corson made a the agenda. Lytle made a motion . motion to adjourn the meeting to accept the agenda and Oliver and Lytle supported the supported the motion. Voice motion.Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Nays: None. Absent: Parker. Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. Motion Passed. 2. Pullen made a motion to Respectfully submitted: accept the current bills for the Mary Jean Lamoreaux •II September 23, 2008 meeting in Village of Middleville Clerk the amount of $113,422.90. Lytle The complete text of the minutes supported the motion. Voice may be read at the Village Hall Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. between the hours of 9:00 •II p.m., Monday Absent: Parker. Motion Passed. a.m. and 5:00 3. Van Noord made a motion through Friday. 06679239 lively. “But he coached every one the same.” Warner said. “He demanded a lot of you. but he gave everything in return. “I don’t know of anyone who ever played for him who did not love and respect him.” Jerry Page coached along­ side White for several years and remembers both the coach and the friend. “He was the same in the classroom as he was on the field,” Page said. “Some people demand respect but others earn it, and everyone respected Coach White. “We had some outstand­ ing teams.” Page said, “but it was because we had so many outstanding players. You can be a very good coach, but if you don’t have the players, you don’t win.” Page mentioned VanElst, and his brother Dave VanElst, along with Rob White and others like Bill Johnson and Jamie Robacher and the Warner brothers. “That was a special group of kids. I remember Tom Warner and his brother Gary very well. We had to keep them apart because they would try to kill each other on the field. “Bill Johnson was the toughest kid we every had. hands down. You couldn't hurt him. I remember once he played with broken ribs, and he wouldn't tell anyone. He wouldn't allow himself to be taken out of the game. “Robacher was a tackle, a big kid.” Page said. “He was about 220 pounds as a fresh­ man, and we brought him up to play on the varsity. He just loved football. He's proba­ bly still playing someplace. And the VanElst brothers were the foundation of those teams. “They anchored us both on offense and defense. Everything evolved around them.” Page said. We were very successful and that credit goes to Coach White. We never went into a game expecting to lose. We expected to win every one of them and we did win most of them. “He was a coach in the mold of (Bo) Schembechler — Woody Hayes, guys like that.” “He was my friend, and I'll miss him,” Page said. “Football will miss him. Page said he and White they later coached against Rob, who became head 44 coach at Wayland and who had some of his former team­ mates on his staff. “We had some great bat­ tles, father against son. Page said. “Every game was tough, from the opening kickoff to the final gun.” Rob was himself known as a great athlete, and not just on the football field. He also was named All-State basket­ ball player with a deadly out­ side shot. “Credit for that goes to my dad. also,” Rob said. “I remember when I was prac­ ticing my jump shot. Dad would always have a hand in my face.” Johnson, who played for Bob and coached alongside Rob. also had fond memories of his time with the famed coach. “There will never be another Coach White,” Johnson said. “If you saw him years later, you never called him Bob or Mr. White. He is, was and will always be Coach White or just Coach. “Playing for him was a privilege,” Johnson said. “You respected him because you knew that he was going to bring out your best and you always wanted to give your best for him. “He was more than a coach, he was a mentor and an example for how you wanted to be as a person. You always wanted to be on your best behavior because you never wanted anything negative to get back to Coach. The very worst thing you could do would be to disappoint Coach White. “He's gone now, but I still feel that same way. He’s someone who made an impact on the lives of so many of us, and we still remember that he expected us to do our very best in everything we did — not just on the football field. “We are part of his legacy, and we owe it to him to maintain the high standard he set for himself and every­ one around him.” Rob, who also went on to successful coaching career, didn't get special treatment. It wasn't really all that much tougher playing for him as my father,” Rob said, “because he always treated everyone the same. He was equally tough on all of us.” Rob White went on to play for Bump Elliot and Bo 44 Schembechler at Michigan and remembers a time when Bo pulled him aside to chas­ tise him for something. “I don't even remember exactly what it was.” Rob said, “but he was chewing me out for something 1 did or didn't do. He looked at me and said, ‘This doesn't seem to bother you much,' and I told him. ‘No it doesn't.' He asked me why, and I told him because he was only the sec­ ond toughest coach I had ever played for.” Rob also has fond memo­ ries of those teams of the 1960s. “We had an excellent group of players, no doubt,” he said, “but we would never have had the success we had without the coaching of Dad and Jerry Page. They got it out of us. “When you only have 19 players and 15 of them go on to play college football at one time or another, you know you have a special group of kids. But without the coaching of Dad and Coach Page, we never would have had the success we did. Dad never singled out any one player as the best. To him it was the team, first, last and always. 23, 2008 at 4:00pm at the Caledonia Township Hall located at 250 In * No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. I www.unitedbankofmichigan.com I®'®1’ tt UNITED BANK 101 to kU It LW MORTGAGE CORPORATION Good things happen when people get United. 02697668 •.Sill fol w t ifatm IHIHIK’HIH 4 J I* > Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters would like to say a special thanks to... 4 0 r* K 3 q V ™ R PjU requirements of the law. 4 " Owen Sabin • Tony Koski Doug Truer • Ray Rickert Brian Baldking •TTES Freeport Fire Department Sgt. 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J OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES /. Charter Toimship of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan November 4, 2008 election has been scheduled for Thursday. October r: J 1 \ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the £ Great Rates & Local Servicing Fax: 616.891.0430 PUBLIC NOTICE if in Phone: 616.891.0070 CTOWNSHIP aledonia $ IA » 250 Maple Street Caledonia. MI 49316 “And one of the things about that team and about that era was that all the par­ ents were behind the coaches 100 percent. You would get disciplined al the Warner house just as quickly as you would at the White house. White is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty, son Rob (Dorane) White, daugh­ ter Janet Johnson, son Gary (Kathy) White and daughter Tracey (Greg) Hindenach. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Waldo and Ollie White and a son, Philip Fredrick White. The family will greet rela­ tives and friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church the Rev. with Gary Finkbeiner officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Id hii n II I St S WlullL . �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008/ Page 15 •• COUNCIL, continued from page 1 kV MM TO Wk 5 'xSS NS SK NS JW H Vi a : *« 1 * • * s::- Sa X ■ ’’ ass s'. ‘S* I IK i. '< t villages are doing. Glenn Gilbert, trustee, moved to authorize Harrison to research investing funds in banks up to $250,000 per bank. The motion was approved unanimously. In a brief discussion of some village expenditures, Trustee Karen Hahn ques­ tioned a payment to Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones PLC for enforcement. Sandy Ayers, village manager, explained that a house had been purchased for use as a rental to college students. The enforcement action was necessary because the rental did not meet the definition of a single family. Trustee Dan Inman queried a bill for street clean­ ing. He suggested cleaning the streets every other month rather than every month. Ayers demurred, saying that the streets would be pretty bad at the end of the second month; the street cleaning season is April to November. She said« she seriously doubt­ ed that much money would be saved. Inman quipped, “I'm try­ ing to save $3,000 for the siren fund. “ Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer with Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering Inc., reported that the plant­ •It ing of trees will be done soon, and that they have the asked the Michigan Department of Transportation for the proj­ ect audit. The audit will be scheduled by MDOT for late fall or early winter, he said. There is a continuing prob­ lem with a storm sewer on Lake Street; Roger Loring of the Department of Public Works, is trying to arrange televising (akin to a colonoscopy on humans) of the sewer to see what is hap­ pening. More information was available on the facade grant application. According to Galdes, two grants of $400,000 each depleted the $1,000,000 fund; one grant went to Detroit and the other to Grand Rapids. Referring to the size of the fund, he said, “Had we known ahead of time, we would not have gone after it." Gilbert asked about the four-way stop at Lake and Main streets. Galdes said he hoped that the signs could be installed before Jan. 1, 2009. The delay is due to needing to wait for the MDOT signoff on the project; installing the signs before the sign-off gives control of the signs to MDOT rather than the vil­ lage. Inman reported on his appearance before the town­ ship board of trustees to dis­ cuss a possible contribution from the funds raised by the ® 11. ; Financial Focus 1 Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Best investment advice for today? Stay calm I I I I When you're in a state of panic, you can do some things really well, such as run after a bus, think up an excuse or find a last-minute gift. Other tasks, however, require a calmer approach. You don't want to be pan­ icky when you're slicing a tomato, pouring hot coffee or preparing your taxes - and you certainly don't want to panic when you're investing for the long term. Yet, in the midst of the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, the failure of some wellknown banks and investment firms and the precipitous drop of stock prices, some investors are panicking. For them, the investment world has turned upside down. But as an individual investor, your world hasn't really changed. You still have some long-term goals, such as a comfortable retire­ ment. You still need to invest to achieve those goals. And h b h 'llll •biE •T r •bite ' ii h® •8 I •*■ •’ Wr 1 you still need to follow an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your individ­ ual objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. However, with so much negative news, you might be tempted to make hasty, short-term - even panicky Instead, decisions. Don't. follow these suggestions: • Be patient. There's no denying that the markets are now extremely volatile. At the same time, if you avoid making sudden moves, such as putting all your money into “cash" instruments, your patients may well be reward­ ed. After all, we still have an enormously powerful and resilient economy. • Stay invested. In the past, the market has fallen sharply after a variety of events wars, assassinations, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, corporate scandals and so on - only to regain its footing and move on to new highs. And since the biggest gains • KP*1 r !• • VILLAGE OF FREEPORT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS * i 1.*^ < id* ! i.oc r I.» The Village of Freeport is accepting applications for the Department of Public Works for seasonal employment. Starting Nov. 11, 2008 to Feb. 28, 2008. Requirements of this position shall include, at a minimum, a high school diploma, a valid dri­ ver’s license that includes a CDL Class B. Mail applications to Village of Freeport P.O. Box 210, Freeport,, MI 49325, or you may fill out an appli­ cation at the Village Office located at 200 S. State St., Freeport, MI, during office hour of 9:00am to 12:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays by Nov. 5, 2008. Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 06679366 can occur in the early stages of a market turnaround, you could miss out on the possi­ bility for considerable growth if you're sitting on the investment sidelines. • Look for opportunities. If you never planned on buying any stocks again, you'd probably have good reason to be upset when you see the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling hundreds of points a day, which has happened several times recently. But if you are still investing for your future, you will be purchasing stocks, and that being the case, the market decline actually gives you some great opportunities to buy at lower levels. You may not be Warren Buffet, who invested $5 billion in invest­ ment firm Goldman Sachs, but you can follow his longheld philosophy of buying quality stocks and holding them for the long term, through good markets and bad. It’s worked pretty well for him, and it may be a good idea for you, too. One final tip: Don't go it alone. During these tumul­ tuous times, you can benefit from the assistance of an experienced financial advi­ sor - someone who knows your investment preferences, risk tolerance, family situa­ tion and long-term objec­ tives. • These aren't the easiest times for investors. But by showing patience and disci­ pline, keeping your eyes open for opportunities and getting the help you need, you can get through these days with your investment goals intact - and still attain­ able. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Edward Jones your local ------ ---------_~ • / i • financial advisor. public safety millage toward the cost of the siren. According to Inman, the township appears to be open to supporting the idea but wants the cost split three ways amongst the village, township and school district. Since hazard mitigation is funded through the Federal Management Emergency Agency and communications for severe weather are sec­ ond on the Kent County pri­ ority list. Gilbert suggested the village get in line for funds. Ayers reported that bids have been requested for a radiant-heat system for the DPW bam and also for snow shoveling. She also thanked Deb Gilbert and her family for planting flowers along Main Street for homecom­ ing. Ayers said the Caledonia Merchant Association will be organizing the Christmas parade Dec. 5. The parade will be followed by a tree­ lighting ceremony and carol­ ing in front of the clock tower in the Caledonia Centre. In other business, the vil­ lage by resolution adopted the pre-hazard mitigation plan for Kent County, authorized a change in the contract. street-lightng adopted the Federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and the resignation of Jake Sleutel from the village tree and shrub board. It also passed a renewal of the Metro Right of Way Act. During the council com­ ment period, period. Inman announced that the meeting had been his last meeting as a village trustee. He had chosen not to for the council due to a job change. “It has been a pleasure to serve," said Inman, who was appointed to the board to replace a member who J , .. resigned. Inman s colleagues were unanimous in saying that he would be missed. Maviglia said he admired IRVING TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with pledge to flag. Agenda approved. All board members present. Also several guests present, Commissioners, fire reports received. minutes Clerk’s from September 10, 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motion approved to pay bills for $5825.24. Consensus was to not tape township board meetings. Internet and QVF services still being researched. Some board members worked Qn Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete . , transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the c|erk at (26g) 943.3393 • • I 06679131 Inman’s tenacity in pursuing the siren for virtually his entire term. Dan Erskine, trustee, said he would like the village to “get working on placards for odd/even parking, handicap­ per parking, fines — I'm tired of hearing whining. I want the placards under the windshield wipers before the cops ticket them.“ Hahn observed that snow would be coming soon and urged people to watch out for the plows. Erskine, who is running for another term, said to Inman. “I'm sure I'll see you on the other side. I'm sure it's more fun." “I'll let you know," quipped Inman. Soup suppers warm winter Members of the evangelism committee of the Middleville United Methodist Church, at 111 Church St. invite every­ one in Middleville and the surrounding communities to come to ‘the-all-you-eat' Friday Night Soup Suppers from 5 to 7 p.m. Suppers include choice of chili, turkey noodle soup or a special surprise soup, egg salad or hot dog, salad bar dessert. Beverages and include coffee and Kool-aid. Cost is $5 for an adult or $15 per family. Soup suppers are sched­ uled for Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 12 and in 2009 on Jan. 9 and 23 and Feb. 6 and 20. »• CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the October 1st, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees minutes of the October 1st Budget Workshop Meeting, and the minutes of the October 8th Budget Workshop Meeting which were all approved on October 15th. 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 06679190 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes October 13, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pro Tern Terry Mulvihill. Present: Gilbert, Inman, Maviglia, Erskine, Hahn,, Mulvihill, Ayers & Harrison. Absent: Williamson. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Add item #6 under New Business, Resolution to Approve FACTA, FACTA. Motion Maviglia, seconded by Gilbert, all aY®s• . . .. Public Comment (Brief): jJerry erry Barnaby had concerns regarding our Planning process and the expenses that are accrued. Written Correspondence: Paul Henry Trail update. Committee Minutes: Planning Commission. Approval Consent of Agenda - Inman questioned the frequency of our street sweeping. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Gilbert. All Ayes. A. Approval of Minutes of on Regular meeting September 8, 2008. B. Building Inspector’s report - IMS Permit Listing. C. D.P.W. report. D. Treasurer’s report-review­ ed Villages finances, Gilbert motion to let Harrison & Ayers research the options for the Villages second investments, Maviglia. Motion carried. E. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest none. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. 1. Engineer’s Report - Paul Galdes, Fleis & VandenBrink, MDOT will be doing an audit for the Main St. project, trees will be replaced. 2. Township Liaison Report. Commission 3. Planning Report: Maviglia reviewed the minutes, they will have a Public Hearing October 23, 2008, to discuss Ordinance updates. 4. Other Committee Reports: 5. Village Manager's Report: Thank you to Debbie Gilbert «■ and family for planting Mums on Main Street for the Homecoming parade. Getting bids for snow shov­ eling for downtown Main St. and heat tubes in DPW garage. 6. President’s Report. Unfinished Business. with 1. Siren Fund-Met Township, they see a possi­ ble split for funds with Village and School. New Business. 1. Carriage Rides by Crossroads Carriage. Kevin & Linda Willison gave a presentation of their Carriage Rides. Motion to approve the idea of Carriage Rides in the Village after references are checked and Ordinances studied by Gilbert, second by Hahn. Motion carried. 2. Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension. Motion to approve by Erskine, second by Gilbert. Motion carried. 3. R08-20 Resolution to Accept Resignation of Jake Sleutel-Tree Board. Motion by Erskine, second by Gilbert. Motion carried. for 4. R08-21 Resolution Adoption of Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion by Gilbert, with Brian Bennet as our contact person, sec­ ond by Maviglia, motion car­ ried. 5. R08-22 Resolution to Authorize Change in Standard Lighting Contract. Motion by Inman, second by Erskine. Motion carried. 6 R08-23 Resolution to Approve FACTA Identity Theft Prevention. Motion Maviglia, second by Gilbert, motion carried. Comment Public (Extended). Comments Council wiiuiidiis Everyone wished their Best to Inman and Thanked him for his time served on the Council. Parking on Main Street between 3 a.m.-6 a.m. is still a problem. Adjournment - 8:10 p.m. Motion Erskine, second Hahn, all ayes. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06679114 �* w • Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008 wharstheSelling 'Id fa T fj \ k"^ Classifieds? - at' • • •I Anything from cars to condos jewelry to jukeboxes furniture to firewood ...just about anything! 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As children dream of creat­ ing the perfect costume, carving the best pumpkin and bringing home a stash of candy, experts at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids remind par­ ents the holiday isn’t without danger. “Halloween is an exciting time for children and par­ ents, alike.” said Matthew •Denenberg, MD, emergency medicine physician, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, at It’s important to remember basic safety guidelines to ensure a safe experience for everyone involved.” and the Denenberg Academy of American Pediatrics recommend the following guidelines to pro­ tect their trick-or-treaters: Keep the costume safe • Plan bright and reflective costumes. Make sure shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent trip­ ping. • Add reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. • Masks can limit or block eyesight. Consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from blocking vision. • Purchase flame-resistant costumes, wigs and acces­ sories. • If a sword, cane or stick is a part of your child's cos­ tume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he or she trips. • Purchase new batteries for flashlights for all children and their escorts. • Above all, dress for the M. weather. Michigan weather >S4 changes rapidly. Pumpkin safety • Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw faces with markers. Parents can then do the cutting. • Votive candles are safest for jack-o’-lanterns. • Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and should never be left unattended. Welcoming guests • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, par­ ents should remove hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decora­ tions from porches and front yards. • Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs. • Wet leaves should be Binder Park hosting ZooBoo Oct. 17 to 30 Fall will be here soon and that means it’s time for the Great ZooBoo at Binder Park Zoo. This annual merry-notscary Halloween event is for the entire family Oct. 17 to 30. From the very first ZooBoo to this year’s 22nd » event, there is something new to experience. This year, check out the featured enter­ tainment venues such as clown shows, pirate shows, magicians, storytellers and much more. Stopping by ZooBoo Oct. wax tenI fcll / I 29 will be Jonathon Rand, author of the children’s book % series “Michigan Chillers” and “American Chillers.” Rand will be signing books and giving autographs from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to The Great ZooBoo is required. Whether visiting for treats or for the autumn scenery. Binder Park Zoo offers Halloween fun for everyone. Visit some favorite zoo ani­ mals while trick or treatin •j lighted jack-o’among lanterns, scarecrows and dozens of other displays. Driver Education I Burcham Enterprises ■ ttwll Segment I class October 23rd, 6:30pm-8:30pm in Hastings i i I Call Toll Free • 1-877-409-7492 I or visit our website I www.burchamenterprises.com X. M. MB MS OS 1 I Face painting is also avail­ able to complement any cos­ tume. Be sure to stop by the Binda Conservation Carousel, hay ride, Booville Carnival or the ZO&O ZooBoo Express. The Great ZooBoo is a fundraising event that helps feed and care for the animals all winter while to zoo is closed for the season. “As our largest fundrais­ ing event, ZooBoo is very important to us. Each year wc look forward to brining a fun and safe Halloween experience to our communi­ ty. and we are delighted that so many people come out to 99 support US, us.” said Kari Parker, Binder Park Zoo marketing manager. 44 ZooBoo has become an annual event for a lot of fam­ ilies.” arc Hours are Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3 to 8:30 p.m. Visit www.binderparkzoo.org swept from sidewalks and steps. • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite trick-or-treaters. Gathering the treats Ci • A parent or responsible adult should always accom­ pany young children on their neighborhood rounds. Ci. • If older children are going alone, plan and review' a route that is acceptable to parents. Agree on a specific time when they should return home. • Teach children to go only to homes with porch lights on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children. To prevent injury, encourage the following: - Stay in a group and com­ municate where all will be going. - Carry’ a cell phone for quick communication in an emergency. Don’t text mes­ sage while trick-or-treating or walking. - Visit well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. - If no sidewalk is avail­ able, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic. - Never cut across yards or use alleys. - Cross streets in groups in crosswalks. established Never cross between parked cars - Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing children. Just because one car stops doesn't mean others will follow suit. Keeping it healthy • A good meal prior to par­ ties and trick-or-treating will discourage children from filling up on Halloween treats. • Consider purchasing non-food treats for those who visit such as coloring books, pens and pencils. • Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. A responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspi­ cious items. • Ensure children consume only age-appropriate treats, Be aware that small candy may pose a choking hazard. • Help children understand of J "i ■ —— XCHIG*-* VILLAGE OF I MIDDLEVILLE POSITION OPEN MEMBER OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(1 position) Duties: The members of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority create an economically healthy, vibrant downtown by identifying numerous efforts in accordance with Act 197 of 1975 as amended. They also work on marketing tasks intended to recruit new businesses and help existing busi­ nesses to grow supported by the Village Staff. Citizens interested in serving the remainder of the four year term on the Downtown Development Authority ending February 13,2012 commencing October 28.2008 should submit a letter to: l>on Myers. 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Children and vehicle acci­ dents are the most common injury but also the most avoidable.” �* Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday. October 18. 2008 Cyclocross results The cyclocross cycling event held at the Caledonia Lakeside Park and hosted by the TNR riders and Caledonia Cycling Club ear­ lier this month was fun for all who participated. Six children participated in the youth event before the regular racing began. A Race participants are novices. They rode three cir­ cuits of the course. Finishers were: J. Graham Howard 2. Derek Graham 3. Mr. Baggins 4. John Meyers 5. Nate Framer 6. Fred Bunn 7. Terry Sensiba 8. Taylor Birman 9. Todd Anthes 10. Chris Pawielski 11. Jurrien Davison 12. Tom Landry 13. Joel Bierling 14. Steve Bartzen 15. Chris Boer B Race participants are intermediate riders who have ridden at least three novice events. The B race consists of five circuits of the course. The B race also includes “master’ riders — those who arc 41) years old or older. Finishing in the B division were: 1. Dan Socie 2. Matt Nawrocki 3. Derek Whitte 4. Russ Greenwood 5. Scott Chapin 6. Tim Curtis 7. Sarah Maguire 8. Eric Kimber 9. Matt Remelts 10. Scott Walbem 11. Terry Boehenek 12. Mark Giles 13. Jeff Festian 14. Tara Tasma 15. Tony Brownell 16. Ryan Olthouse 17. Paul Nederveld ar j I ' L * V The second race was a mass start of both intermediate riders and those 45 years old and older or “masters. I 18. Shari Versluis 19. Doez 20. Shawn Crowly 21. Joshua Duggan 22. Jason Law 23. Dan Cole 24. Tim Boehenek 25. Nicola Fester 26. Greg Lambert 27. Jon Decker • 28. James DePree 29. Chenoah Hendershot 30. Rick Vanderleek 31. Laura Melendez 32. Katie Carpenter Rosa 33. Brian Parker 34. Ketura Hendershot <\ -y u / 4 ■ • J J U ? * i # ■ w * ’ ’fl *• V > ■ l/r * • •> V'Bf < ? 5® • J ** •A I Til Six * . •• - » r. 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They rode seven cir­ cuits of the course and at least two of the finishers completed eight laps. The order of finish in the C race was: 1. Nathan Layle 2. Chris Davison 3. Greg Lambert 4. Katie Carpenter Rosa 5. Tom Townsend 6. Tim Fraser 7. Brian Krause 7. Jamie Schaffer 9. Ryan Travis 10. Billy Krol 11. Adam Bolthouse 12. Scott Oberlin 13. Lee Marine 14. Jeremy Drake 15. Carl Erikson 16. Joelen Rude 17. Bruce Watson 18. Tom Gohl 19. Matthew Cornell 20. Trevor Ruys 21. Andrea Davis f ft «jsl .I FJ J Halloween tips designed to keep obesity at bay 1 1 AwLaz •AjA (I Finishing in the B Masters race were: 1. Jeff Haney 2. Jimmi McMurry 3. Dale Carley 4. Mike VanHouten 5. Krone 6. Bob Lalley 7. Al Northouse 8. Craig Rawlings 9. Marc Dettman 10. Frank Krol 11. Jeff Burt 12. Jerry Behl 13. Brian Cornell 14. Brian Kommer 15. 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In a call to action to pre­ vent childhood obesity, the office of the surgeon general noted that overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. The report suggested parents concerned with their children's weight should con­ sult their doctors and other healthcare professionals who can help rule out rare med­ ical problems that might cause unhealthy weight and assess if a child's weight is unhealthy. When helping children lose pounds, most experts agree that parents should concentrate on small changes that can gradually become lifetime habits. Halloween can be a partic­ ularly scary time for parents who want to help children lose weight. The staff at the BCHS Wound Healing Center offers these tips: • Be sure children eat din­ ner before trick or treating to minimize late-night snack­ ing. • Divide the candy they receive into smaller amounts to be enjoyed over a period of time. • Mix candy corn and M&Ms into a healthy trail mix that offers more nutri­ tion and less candy per serv­ ing. • Search the Internet and family magazines for healthy treats. Deviled eggs can eas­ ily become monster eyes and Halloween cookie cutters can be used to turn sand­ wiches and cheese slices into frighteningly fun f<x>d. • Give out stickers, sugarfree gum, pretzels or low- calorie snack packs, party favors or other treats to elim­ inate left-over candy in the house. • Shift the focus away from food by carving a pumpkin, making costumes or taking in a local autumn festival. • Physical activity is an important part of weight loss. Take a walk with chil­ dren to find fall leaves, go horseback-riding or take a bike ride through the neigh­ borhood and make up games such as which house would be the best choice for ghosts to haunt. It is important not to use food as a reward or punish­ ment, so let children enjoy Halloween but help them make healthy choices that will not haunt them for years to come. . For more information on treating wounds, call the Battle Creek Health System Wound Healing Center at 269-966-8560. M •1 I}]/ i I rT V I v I I .'ij 1 A i A IP a 111 ■■ 4 I •» •’V ►I IIMIHH Jhank you thank v©v Thank ■« w* v*v Thank HUNKYOU W Hastings City Bank Caledonia Farmers Elevator K S3 o £ ; i ■ Your support is appreciated on my 4-H Reserve Grand Champion Gilt. David VanderMark I >■ Thant <;wj^Mk#0n ‘Thank'You THANK«Jba THANK YOU si™ �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18. 2008/ Page 19 ■■ Both Caledonia team 2nd at O-K Gold Championship We’ve had 13 races, and Alexandra Bunce 23rd in she’s run better than her best 22:04. Thornapple Kellogg, last year then of those times. That’s just a tribute to her which was without one of its hard work, her determina­ top runners, saw Molly tion. and that’s just a great Wilson finish 18th in 21:34. Kathrin Koch 27th in 22:28. example to the team.” It’s Rossman's first all­ Danielle Fredenburg 43rd in 23:59. and Rebecca Denney conference performance. “I wanted to do as well as 44th in 24:11. The boys’ race was a bit I possibly could." Rossman said. “It’s a huge accom­ tighter at the top. with Forest plishment because I was Hills Eastern topping the decent, and I kept getting Fishline Scots 36-47. South better as the years went on. Christian was third with 79 They say a lot of girls peak points, followed by Catholic when they’re sophomores, Central 105, Hastings 135, and I was able to just keep Wayland 165, Thomapple Kellogg 189, and Ottawa improving, Thomapple Kellogg soph­ Hills 224. an amazing Thornapple Kellogg ’ s amazing “They’re omore Allyson Winchester doesn’t have any plans to see team,” Caledonia head coach Danielle Fredenburg races her improvement slow down. Ben Thompson said of through the woods during She closed out an undefeated Forest Hills Eastern. We the first mile of Tuesday’s league season by dominating gave them our best shot and O-K Gold Conference the girls race. She won in Meet. Championship 18:41. South Christian senior See CROSS, page 22 (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kelsey Burgess was second in 19:43, followed by Forest Hills Eastern sophomores Ellen Junewick (20:05) and Alyssa Dyer (20:13). All four of them were state medallists a year ago. Winchester raced out in front of every one on a soggy stretch to start the girls' race, and was never challenged. She has yet to be challenged JtF .-I* this season, and said she’s “really excited" for the tJ *■-. upcoming regional race 1 j i where she’ll likely be fl1 pushed. The Trojans will be L a part of a Division 2 Regional hosted by Gobles next Saturday. Caledonia, in V. * Division 1 this season, heads Sr > to Portage for its regional meet. Behind the top two for the Caledonia girls, Alyssa Petz was 21 st in 21:57, Lisa Schultz 22nd in 22:00, and A Winchester wins girls’ race by over a minute bv Brett Bremer ‘i Sports Editor The Caledonia varsity boys' cross country team fin­ ishing second to Forest Hills Eastern at Tuesday's O-K Gold Conference at Championship Meet Johnson Park was no sur­ prise. The Caledonia girls being the ones closest to the heels of the Forest Hills Eastern girls was. The Fighting Scot girls' cross country team showed the biggest improvement of any of the league's teams Tuesday. After finishing the league duals with a 3-3 record, in fourth place in the league, the Scots edged South Christian for second in the meet. We’ve been kind of banged up throughout the year. said Caledonia girls’ coach Ben Howell. “This is the first time we’ve been able to put all of our top seven on the line." “We knew both South Christian and us would be up there. So, we knew we didn't need to just have them run. but run well." The Hawks easily handled the rest of the league's teams, finishing with 32 points. Caledonia was sec­ ond with 85. followed by South Christian 92, Wayland 118, Hastings 123, Catholic Central 126? and Thomapple Kellogg 133. “I'm just excited, because to be a part of it is a huge thing,” said Caledonia senior Emily Rossman. “We've just gotten better over the course of the year, and that's a big accomplishment.” Rossman led the Fighting Scot girls on the day, and earned all-conference honors by placing in the top ten. She was ninth in 21 minutes. Her teammate, sophomore Courtney Stauffer, was tenth in 21:03. “She put in the most miles on the team," Howell said of Rossman. “That was the key. I M K II 1.1 J •I pI I JO I 4,1 k? ■ Ifel »ik 91* t •0! Caledonia senior Emily Rossman works her way down hill during the early stages of Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Johnson Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M4 . r K* ’ To. -W. 1 z M ki ■ * L ** 1 X&I13S SSfflSLr 9 it. 1 ■ < J 31 u KC-XJfl! 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October 18. 2008 *1 'IA I Saxon fullback breaks free as Troians fall I I /I • y: - <l & $ i* Thornapple Kellogg’s Steve Crawford, Kenny Price, and Brett Baker all work to bring down Hastings running back Dewey Slaughter on a rush deep in Trojan territo­ ry during the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer / Sports Editor The problem for the Trojans was that once the defense was broken, there wasn't time to fix it anymore Friday night in Hastings. The host Saxons dropped Thornapple Kellogg's varsi­ ty football team to 1-7 on the season, with a 28-13 victory in O-K Gold Conference action. The Trojans led 7-6 at the half, but Saxon fullback Dewey Slaughter took over in the second half and had three big runs that helped his team to three more touchdowns. He finished the night with 26 carries for 250 yards and two touchdowns. We've got a pretty good offensive line," said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. They play physical. He's a good running back . He’ll get those tough yards, and he'll break those long runs too." Thornapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger knew that his team would give up some yards and first downs against the Saxon running attack, but the plan was to give up first downs and not touchdowns. It worked for much of the night. On the first offensive series of the game, 14 Thomapple Kellogg quar­ terback Kyle Bobolts connected with receiver Carter Whitney on a 48-yard pass play down the right side to the Hastings 19-yard line. Jacob Bultema carried the ball in on the very next play for a 7-0 Trojan lead after lobolts extra-point kick. That was exactly our game plan, bend but never break. But unfortunately, they found a way to break us I guess. On Hastings first ssession, the Saxons drove 48 yards in nine plays but had a fourth-and-five rush stuffed behind the line by Chris Westra and the Trojan defense. Hastings next possession moved 67 yards in 12 plays, but on the 13th the TK defense stripped the ball from a Saxon running back inside the one and Nate Sisson recovered the ball in the end zone to preserve TK’s lead. That was exactly our game plan, bend but never break. But unfortunately, they found a way to break us I guess," said Ruger. Hastings pulled within one on a 17-yard TD run by Luke Mansfield with 7:05 left to play before the half, but missed the extra-point kick. 44 Commitment to Quality ► & J * :• • •< T I L 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. Koenes i\nto Body 5100 PATTERSON SE • SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT • 06660385 949-2640 - I We moved the ball well in the first half, and really just made a couple mistakes," said Rademacher, A 32-yard run by Slaughter up the gut moved the Saxons deep into Trojan territory early in the third quarter, and he finished off the drive with a four-yard touchdown run. The twopoint run by Mansfield made it 14-7. When the Trojans took over, they moved the ball all the way down to the Saxon 23 before turning it over on downs. Slaughter took ;t handoff on the Saxons’ first play after getting the ball back, and ran 69 yards down to the TK eight. After a Trojan penalty, Carson King ran the ball in from four yards out to put his team up 21-7. The Trojans passed their way down the field to pull back within a touchdown, as iobolts eventually crossed the goal line on a quarterback sneak from a yard out. The extra-point was no good though, and Hastings led 2113. Slaughter broke free on a 52-yard run on the Saxons’ next drive, and this time found the end zone himself with 7:53 left to play in the fourth quarter. They found a hole with their fullback obviously, and they busted those two long carries in the second half," said Ruger. “We schemed for what they were doing in the first half, and did a pretty good job. (Mansfield) had a couple good runs, but they adjusted better than us I guess." The Trojans only had possession of the ball one more time, and Hastings closed out the game with a 14-play drive that ended with quar­ terback Brad Hayden kneeling down at the Trojan sixyard line. "We just didn’t get it done. It wasn't a lack of enthusiasm. It wasn't a lack of physical play. It wasn’t a lack of them being passion­ ate about what they do," •!4 Ruger * said. just "It’s finishing. •J 44 Thornapple Kellogg running back Matt VanDongen is finally chased down by Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf (left) and Jon Gieseler (right) on a second quarter run Friday night in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings did and we didn't." Hastings finished the night with 400 yards rushing. Mansfield finished with 14 carries for 90 yards, and King had nine for 42. The Trojans never got much going on the ground. Matt VanDongen led the Trojan rushers with eight carries for 20 yards. Bobolts was 13-of-26 throwing the ball for 165 yards. Jacob Bultema had three catches for 52 yards. Thomapple Kellogg clos- es out the season with a home game against 0-8 Forest Hills Eastern this coming Friday. The Hawks fell 35-0 against South Christian last night. Scots remain undefeated, jiffllk!' a i / * X clinch share of Gold crown I ?$’ I I slanl-K ini Mi sffitaa itMin N Things were set up for a 15 for 270 yards on the The score was 21-7 at the showdown for the O-K Gold night. intermission. Conference championship Ball added two touch­ Schumaker rushed 16 between Caledonia and down runs to his one TD times on the night, for 155 Catholic Central next Friday reception, one from a yard yards. The Scots totaled 292 night,but Wayland had out with 8:10 still left on the yards rushing, with Ryan ot^er plans. clock in the opening quarter Ulanch also adding nine carThe Wildcats topped to give his team its first lead ries for 70 yards vards and Ball Catholic Central 31-14 last of the game. The second finishing with 13 carries for • « « a« * —— « « — night, while the Fighting came from three yards out 46. Scots were beating up on the early in the fourth quarter, to Ball also had four catches Ottawa Hills 41-14 in Grand put his team up 34-14. for 97 yards, vards. while Rapids. The Bengals answered the Andrusiak hauled in three All the Cougars can do Fighting Scots first touch- passes for 124 total yards. now is try and make the down of the night with a 49In the closing seconds of Scots share the O-K Gold yard scoring pass from the third quarter, the Conference championship Chris Pulley to Devon Ivy Bengals scored on a 35-yard with South 'Christian, with 5:29 left in the opening touchdown run by Cal Caledonia clinched at least a quarter, but the Scots shut Evans. share of the league crown Ottawa Hills down the rest Evans was the Bengals' w,th lts victory over the of the first half. leading rusher on the night, Bengals. Schumaker put Caledonia with 87 yards on ten carries. At 8-0 and 6-0 in the back in front 14-0 with a 24- Taylor Foster rushed 16 lea£uc Caledonia is in the yard touchdown run in the times for 54 yards. P,aY°ff y°ffs and in the lead all opening minute of the sec sec-­ \Bengal ~ quarterback * Chris a*one in the O-K Gold, ond quarter, then Wiest and Pulley was just 4-of-ll $outb Christian is 5-1 in the Andrusiak hooked up on passing, for 70 yards iea£ue’ with contest against their 92-yard scoring pass Hastings coming up. just over four minutes later. Catholic Central and 06678779 Wayland are now both 4-2 Dependable z • Lockouts ’n tbe lca£ue with one game 6 / damage free I to play, • Tire Service towing! Caledonia pulled in front • Accident ^DOBBINS g± of Ottawa Hills 28-7 on a Recovery I 19-yard touchdown pass 1 I • Long-Haul FW from Luke Wiest to Dylan yll & * bal1 midway through the A Off-Road quarter Friday night, an(^ cruised to the victory I over the Bengals. JEFF DOBBIN'S Wiest tossed three touch­ AUTO SERVICE, INC. I down passes on the night, Owner, Jeff Dobbin, A.SE Master Technician over 20 years experience also connecting with Luke k 1 Andrusiak for 92- and fouryard scores. He was 10-of- jifei® l Of *4 to 'll II lb * St. 1. 4 Na ■'Itvk L‘J f * lUI'j 1 a <_ — / A 4 l OOBBIMS k 945-0191 si iIjS I• 7 �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 18, 2008/ Page 21 Eastern tops the TK for the third time, in district by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Half a minute after the Forest Hills Eastern Hawks made wholesale changes in a lopsided Division 2 district opening victory over Thomapple Kellogg Monday night, the referee stopped play and walked over to the Eastern bench. “You’ve got 11 in the field coach,” he said to the Hawk varsity boys’ soccer coach Paul Rosenbrook. Having eleven players on the field, and one in the goal, made 12. That’s one too many. The Eastern bench was issued a yellow card for the violation. The rest of the night it only appeared that the O-K Gold Conference champion Hawks, and the number two ranked team in the state in Division 2, had more guys out there than the Trojans. Forest Hills Eastern advanced to Wednesday night’s district semifinal contest against Lakewood at Grand Rapids Christian with an 8-1 win over Thomapple Kellogg, its third win of the season over the Trojans. “They’ve got talent. They’ve got speed. They’ve got vision. They’re coached well. They’re disciplined,” Trojan head coach Larry - Jachim said of the Hawks. It only took 31 seconds for the Hawks to find the net for the first time Monday, as Ben Thomas ripped a shot from a tough angle on the left side of the net past Trojan goalkeeper Patrick B » Bobolts. Thomas scored again, receiving a pass from Josh Schultz right in front of the TK net, and putting in a shot with 31:03 to play in the first half. The Hawks controlled the L play for the entire night, but the Trojans held them off the scoreboard for the next 26 minutes as Bobolts made some nice saves and the Hawks fired a handful of shots over and wide of the net. Zach Myers scored twice in the final 5:10 of the first half for FHE though, and the route was on. The Eagles came back with three goals in the first nine minutes of the second half to pull in front 7-0. Thomas finished the night with three goals and an assist. Schultz had a goal and two assists. Laurence Murray and Jonathan DeVries scored the final two FHE goals. Just because the game was out of hand on the score- board, didn't leave the Trojans without reasons to celebrate. Max Kiel scored his first varsity goal, knock­ ing in a pas from teammate Steve Cung Bik with 4:34 left in the game that made the score 7-1. Kiel, the Trojans' regular goalkeeper at the start of the season, was moved out of the net because of a sprained wrist and saw his first extended action in the field Monday. “He’s smart in the field,” Jachim said of Kiel. “I think a lot of that has to do with playing the keeper position, and beinga able to see how plays develop in the field from back there. He's unique in a way, that he has the abil­ ity to switch from the defen­ sive mindset to an offensive mindset.” Even after the season had ended Monday, Trojan sen­ ior James Tobin with the help of a couple teammates tried to douse their coach with an ice bath, but missed with a near-empty water jug. A squirt bottle finally got the coach a little wet. There were more smiles than tears on the Trojan bench. “I think that my main goal was to try to keep the kids positive, try to keep it upbeat and a rewarding learning experience,” Jachim said of the season. “When you look at the team as a whole, being a young inexperienced group, it’s kind of like soccer 101. You kind of try to develop things in different ways.” FHE topped Lakewood 80 Wednesday night, to advance to Saturday's dis­ trict championship game against the hosts from Grand Rapids Christian who scored a 2-1 win over Forest Hills Northern in the other semifi­ nal Wednesday. Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Weesie (left) clears the ball away from Forest Hills Eastern’s Ben Thomas early in the sec­ ond half of Monday’s dis­ trict game in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 . 4 r-*‘ i EL1 'Hr. ■ & I - Trojan volleyball drops last Gold dual a fc M twi NM* •n B I ff II Amanda Nicholas had four kills each to lead the Trojans. Kate Scheidel had nine assists and Erin Ellinger had two aces. Rachel TenHoor led FHE with ten kills, and setter Meghan Mitchell had 13 assists. The league tournament Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ volleyball team closed out a 2-5 O-K Gold Conference campaign Tuesday night, falling 3-0 to Forest Hills Eastern. The Hawks won by the scores of 25-16, 26-13, 2514. Alyssa Bowerman and ***** -7 ~ «'<L : 5*" ‘ Skateboard park meeting set .git! rfl* ... 7> r “! c .ft** & They told members of the council’s parks and recre­ ation committee they would like an area they can get to easily that features sloped ramps, steps and rails in a fenced-in concrete area. Adults want a public area where the skate park can be seen. Participants will be required to wear helmets and knee and elbow pads if a skate park is added to the vil­ lage park system. been Questions have the of Members and Parks Middleville Recreation Committee will hold a meeting to discuss a possible skateboard park in Ill the village Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at Local 1002, UAW Hall at 295 St., in Washington Middleville. Young residents of the vil­ lage attended a council meet­ ing to discuss the possibility of establishing a park where skateboarders are welcome. __ — * J- . TwgK^rhEAT' • 'fa , fr©m e®lid ImpacF • • • FREE WEEK WORKOUT ■ ill# will be a week from Saturday, at South Christian High School. This Saturday (Oct. 18) the Trojans will be at the Coloma Invitational. On Monday, the Trojans host the Barry County Invitational. Monday - Oct 27,h 1. to Friday - Oct 31 st Join before Halloween and I II J WAIVE THE ENROLLMENT FEE Solid Impact 8 CM O) A 4i I* !y r V F F F i Fitness 616-891-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Ste. K, Caledonia raised about how to pay for such a park development and where it should be in the vil­ lage. Council member Charles Pullen met with some of the young skateboarders and parents. He announced at the Oct. 14 village council meet­ ing that an informational meeting to discuss a possible III skateboard park would be held Nov. 1. Topics to be discussed include location, type of skate park and how to fund this development. He plans to have photographs of existing parks at the meeting, as well. The purpose of the Nov. 1 meeting will be to gather information and listen to ideas from the residents of the village. Anyone who can­ not attend the meeting may submit ideas to the Parks and Recreations Committee, PO Box 69, Middleville MI 49333. For more information about the meeting, call the village at 269-795-3385. 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The Rangers (16-3-1) cer­ tainly played like one of the best teams in the state as they scored a 4-1 victory over Caledonia's varsity boys’ soccer team (13-5-4) Wednesday in the district semifinals at FHC. Caledonia’s David Otten (right) steps in to try and get the ball off the feet of Forest Hills Central’s TJ McDermott during the first half of Thursday night's Division 1 District semifinal contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Diver sets new team mark as TK-Hastings tops Unity ~7 A week after setting a new Alecia Strumberger, and pool record in the Danielle Rosenberg won the Community Education and race in 1:55.59 and the team Recreation Center in of Katy Fluke, Marissa Hastings. Thornapple Mcyering, Karistyn Sheldon, Kellogg-Hastings diver and Natalie VanDenack was Kyleigh Sheldon upped her second in 1:58.63. own team record Thursday. The Trojans built an early Sheldon scored 233.25 lead in the meet, by winning points in the diving competi­ each of the first three races. tion al Unity Christian, as the The team of Hoag, Alex de TK-Hastings team scored a Goa, Rosenberg, and 103-83 win over the host VanDenack won the 200Crusaders. yard medley relay in 2:03.75. The Trojans had three of Strumberger followed that the five scoring placers in the • up by winning the 200-yard event, with teammate freestyle in 2:19.90. Courtney DcWent placing Romanak then won the 200second at 170.55. yard individual medley in TK-Hastings had swim­ 2:37.58. mers place first and second Crusaders The were in three other events as well, strongest in the freestyle and the top three in the 500- sprints, with Kara Venema yard freestyle. Audrey Hoag leading the way. She won the won that race in 6 minutes 50-yard race in 28.23 sec­ 12.56 seconds, with Kaylee onds and the 100 in 1:01.02. DeMink placing second in The Trojans also got a vic­ 6:255.55 and Beth Fuller tory from Rosenberg in the third in 6:30.29. 100-yard butterfly (1:05.97). In the very next event, the Unity Christian tightened 200-yard freestyle relay, TK- up the score a by winning the Hastings foursomes placed last three events of the night, first and second. Elizabeth with Cyndi Padding taking Chappelow, Katie Romanak, the 100-yard backstroke “I think they’re severely underrated.” said Caledonia head coach Blair Lincoln. “They not only have, but they play five freshmen, which is unheard of. I want to get the heck out of DI. They are going to be very good for a long time.” One of those freshmen. Clement Wilondja. opened the scoring Wednesday night, shooting the ball past Fighting Scot keeper Blake Higley in the opening min­ utes of the contest. The Rangers controlled the play, and won most of the fifty-fifty balls in the mid­ field for the remainder of the half, but the Fighting Scot defense led by David Schachermeyer, Luke a iestrom. and Higley made sure it was still 1-0 at the half. “They caught us on our heels,” Lincoln said. “It took us a little while to get into the flow. I thought we’d come out with a little bit of fire, and (Forest Hills) hadn’t played a game in a week.” “Our defense was bending a little bit, but not breaking. At half-time I was pretty but excited, the kids weren’t.” Scoring chances had been few and far between at the other end of the field for the Scots during the first half. Lincoln tried to pick up his team at the break, but the Rangers picked things up as the second half began as well. Less than ten minutes in, Sean Conerty scored on a shot off a bouncing pass (1:08.48), Nicky VandenBosch the 100-yard breaststroke (1:20.98), and the team of Shayna VanOostenbrugge, Emily Boven, Padding, and Venema winning the 400yard freestyle relay in 4:23.23. TK-Hastings’ swimmers were second and third in each of those individual races. Buehler finished the 100-yard backstroke in 1:11.75 and Strumberger in 1:14.64. In the 100-yard breaststroke, de Goa was second in 1:20.36 followed by Patricia Garber in 1:24.18. Kellogg- they got us again.” Thornapple FHE's Garrett Cullen was Hastings will host its own invitational in Hastings this the boys’ individual champiSaturday (Oct. 18). The on, finishing in 16:59. His Trojans are now 6-1 overall fellow junior teammate Chad on the season, and 5-1 in the Scott was second in 17:06. O-K Rainbow Tier III. They The Scots’ Anthony Sterzick swim in another non-confer- placed third, in 17:11. “It was not fun chasing u a I this coming ence ddual Tuesday at home against them,” Sterzick said. “I wish Otsego, then return to league I could have beaten them, but action at home against itwas a muddy course.” “I stayed with them all the Wyoming United Thursday. way through, until half way through the last mile.” The Scots and Hawks both had three all-conference per­ formers on the boys’ side. Behind Sterzick for the § Scots. Kort Alexander was O) Come celebrate Halloween week with us! o seventh in 17:29 and Ben i Diefenbach eighth in 17:30. $2.50 bottles & well drinks during Monday Night Football >? Monday: I “Ben Diefenbach really Tuesday: FREE Pool 6-9 p.m. $1.00 Tacos all day moved up for us today,” Wednesday: $5.00 Hamburger Baskets with a Soft Drink - All Day! Thompson said. “He was Jl $2.50 Pucker Shots and Well Drinks 6-9 p.m. right behind Kort Alexander Thursday: $5.00 Pitcher and $2.00 Drafts 6-10 p.m. giving us a pack at the front. Friday: HALLOWEEN PARTY!!! $50.00 first place prize for best costume That’s what we’ve been (Chosen between 11 p.m. and 12 Midnight) shooting for all year.” | Saturday: After them came Evan Doubles Pool Tournament - 2 p.m. Pre-registration by Oct. 25th Zych (14th. 17:59) and Dylan Karaoke 9\30o.m. to 1:30 a.m. 1 Anderson (15th, 18:01). ww Thomapple Kellogg was -i ■ jagerbombs led by freshman Dustin I We have ■ U Week KEN0 and Brummel, who was 32nd in PULL TAB! 5-close. 18:43. Tim Olsen was 35th in Come ■pl r-. ,r-. >:■ ■ i < check 19:00, Carl Olsen 37th in out our 19:13, Matt Williamson 40th . 114 E. Main St. •i J new flat JI a 19:40, in and Dominic screen > Caledonia, Ml 49316 •1 -- Bierenga 45th in 20:05. t TV’s l from Ryan Conerty to put the Rangers up 2-0. A minute and a half later. Ryan Conerty scored by dribbling the ball through the center of the Scot defense and firing a shot into the net. Jason Stacv scored the Rangers’ fourth goal, on an assist from Kyle Dyke, midway through the second half. A pair of Caledonia sen­ iors teamed up to get their team on the scoreboard late. Kern Bestrom ripped a long shot off the near post. As he let out some disappointment at the missed chance, the ball slammed off the post to the feet of Jake Schenk who buried a shot off the rebound. Scot senior forward Jason Hodge, the team’s leading scorer this season, had been in the middle of most of his team’s offensive chances prior to that point. After the ■ij Sv* 616.891.8328 Y N i * >r- $ .4^ af ■ <1 ;.jCJil( f *rV* Mi I gil®- h • *r ’r rll V bi -U. 56« r<jij.& r J*? 111! AT ■W aw ■HAW 1 state sis taw •Ctott <1 | Fighting Scot freshman Luke Bestrom heads the ball out of his team's end of the field during Thursday's dis­ trict semifinal contest at Forest Hills Central. 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We passed really poorly due to their aggressiveness." The one time the Fighting Scots had things going their way was early in game three. Fighting Scot setter Lindsee Weiss had a pair of aces on each of her first four serves of the game to spark the Scots, along with big kills by seniors Michelle Butcher and Laura Knight that put their team up 4-0. With solid blocking and some good attacks, Caledonia pushed that lead to 19-11. That's where the Cougars started to get the momentum back. I thought we did block pretty well, but we were cer­ tainly playing defense too much," Ritz said. The Cougars battled back to within two points at 1917, and eventually pulled ahead 23-22. That's the way the entire night went," Ritz said. “It's a game of momentum and they absolutely had the momen­ tum most of the night.” Annalise Pickrel led the Cougars on the night with nine kills, and her setter Maggie Hummel had 25 assists in the match. Knight led the Scots with ten kills, and Nicole Chase had seven. 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Main St., Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-10-25.pdf 85a830f5a7f666cd7a4f225c6b6434da PDF Text Text �Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 TAGE S/N i 1 ▼ 1 A ■l m-n- 1 Op fi GSM iMT NO.7 & J — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas $ I News TD "I l • —• i __ w 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. >.olrt No. 43/October 25, 2008 * Yankee Springs planners discuss future of M-179 corridor I [I bizrioo noriw MWOk 2822911 loqoiq w Ji ei 801 OI r gnivo ■HT drnom gfinq^ inrrnoo iO orfJ oieeim umoD aUool mam by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When is the best time to consider the future? Is it when the economy has slowed down and no busi­ nesses are looking to develop property in a community? Or is it when communities have to respond to developers eying a certain piece of prop­ erty? This is the question that members of the Yankee Springs Township planning commission wrestled with at the Oct. 23 planning com­ mission meeting. Commission members are looking at future develop­ ment of the “M-179 corri- dor,” the two miles from Briggs Road to Patterson Road within the township. Chair Cathy Strickland provided members with a sample ordinance that would combine commercial zoning along the corridor from three different levels to one com­ bined commercial zoning. She told her fellow mem­ bers that she had written the sample to start the conversa­ tion. She encouraged them to make comments on her out­ line or to make their own. She suggested that different zoning along the corridor might attract businesses to the area. Originally, the planning commission had proposed having a workshop session on Thursday, Nov. 6. to dis­ cuss options on the corridor. Because the commission members are still consider­ ing options, they plan on having a workshop session after the start of the new year. Jack Finkbeiner suggested that commission members work on their ideas and then work with their professional planner Greg Milliken and listen to his ideas. Finkbeiner said he was concerned that the township was paying for Milliken, but the commis­ sion didn’t listen and some­ times duplicated his efforts. Strickland described the process as “trying to swallow the whole elephant when we should be taking smaller bites. In other business, the approved commission concerning amendments wind turbines. Free-standing turbines can be placed only on lots two acres or larger. These changes will be dis­ cussed in a public hearing at the Nov. 20 planning com­ mission meeting. The commission approved a request by Robert Wolyn to construct a garage at 10888 Shady Lane. Builder Brian Cotant explained that the new garage was a replace­ Deputy dies in Carlton Township crash IT El noY afiv/ ►tom ) T£O PJiH mitt LnoY □ odi ssloi ► noil >Y tuoD it ni jbaig E8QI J to stotoY i fioriw gnolh .rmb A tf ni loP lanul ( .vr les ni if ycq TK grad was father of five Airborne Division, Yonkers »!• by Jon Gainbee -4 returned to the area and ran Sta# Writer Barry County Sheriff's a construction company for Deputy Christopher several years before pursu­ Yonkers, 43, of Hastings ing a career in law enforce­ was killed Oct. 17 when his ment. He was a 12-year vet­ motorcycle crashed into a eran of the Barry County car driven by a 24-year-old Sheriff’s Department and Hastings man, who had spent much of that time as turned into the path of an undercover officer on the Michigan Yonkers' bike. The name of Southwest the other driver has not been Enforcement Team investi­ released pending comple­ gating drug trafficking. “He was an outstanding tion of the investigation. Yonkers was a Barry officer,” said Barry County County native, growing up Sheriff Dar Leaf. “He took in the Hastings area and to the undercover assign­ graduating from Thornapple ment immediately, and he Kellogg High School in did a great job. Other offi­ 1983. He was the grandson cers undergo extensive of Lester and Virginia training for an assignment Yonkers of Lake Odessa. like that, but Chris was a He married Kari Brown, natural.” Leaf said Yonkers had a whom he leaves behind, along with their five chil­ special talent for the job. “Chris had a knack for dren. A former Army combat medic with the 82nd See YONKERS, page 15 Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Yonkers ment for a previous struc­ ture. The commission also per­ mitted Chris Rison to change the number of storage units on his property from eight to 13 by adding walls dividing the existing units. No addi­ tional units are being built at this time. In addition, the commis­ sion heard a presentation by Doug Stolsonburg from Excel Engineering on behalf of Jack Lamb on a land divi­ sion of property on Sunrise Court. Originally, this pro­ posed development caused some controversy. It is now a land division of four lots, with one having a conserva­ tion easement of seven acres of regulated wetlands. Stolsonburg told the board that work will begin this year to grade the lots. Some minor filling of wetlands has already been approved by the DEQ, but most of the soil used in the grading is on site. The road serving the four properties will be a public road built to county road standards. He also noted that the developers have heard from Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus that a new name will be given to the street. The Nov. 20 meeting will See PLAN, page 15 Timberland Forest present changes to planning commision The Timberland Forest Development Group LLC appeared this past Monday evening before the Caledonia Planning township Commission with still anoth­ er iteration of the Plumtree or 68th Street or Caledonia Apartments at 5989 68th Street. The group seeks revision of an approved site plan, The project will now con­ sist of three buildings provid­ ing a total of 45 apartment units. Todd Vande Guchte, representing Timberland Forest Development Group, said the company was asking for the commission's understand­ ing; the project needs to go forward as a three-bedroom apartment project. According to him, the change is neces­ sary for bank and investor interest. The summary of plan changes submitted by the company indicate that while the project will still consist of three buildings, the build­ ings will be smaller in size and with the exception of four apartments in building No. 1, all the apartments will have three bedrooms. Decks will be removed from Buildings No. 2 and 3 and garages will be removed from Building No. 3. All apartments will continue to meet the township requirements for size. The commissioners’ dis­ cussion began with chairman Archie Warner reminding Vande Guchte of the previ­ ous agreement about colors, namely that in keeping with the surroundings, natural, darker-brown tones would be used. Vande Guchte agreed ’that the same colors would be kept. Walter Bujak, commission member and township trustee, said, “You need to cut costs — remove decks. The impact on the Thornapple Watershed; there is terrible erosion on the back side of the building. It is too close to the ravine and the watercourse. “ He continued, “I want per­ manent protection for the watercourse. The neighbors to the west are a high priori­ ty. We were told there would be a fence and a landscape buffer, and the original agreement with the township to be followed.” I ■ •J Vj ► > V I I See CHANGES, page 10 In This Issue Police officers from around the state and even departments out of state were on hand Thursday for the funeral of Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Yonkers, 43, who was killed in a motorcycle accident Oct. 17 Yonkers was an undercover narcotics officer with the sheriff’s department and also trained other deputies 17. Yonkers was an in self defense and firearms techniques. More than 500 officers were on hand at the Barry County Expo to I i • GFWC Gun Lake chapter celebrates 25th anniversary • Work on McFall gym wall approved • Root memorial scholarship winner announced • Scot senior earns 2nd state medal at golf finals • Swim team sets 3 team marks pay tribute to their fallen comrade. I �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 25, 2008 GFWC Gun Lake chapter celebrates 25th anniversary by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer Members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Gun Lake Area Chapter, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding last Thursday evening with dinner at Bay Pointe Inn. Also present were guests from the Hastings club which celebrated its 115th anniversary this year. Club President Amy Smendik welcomed Sherry Wellman, state president. GFWC-Michigan, who drew laughter when she described her introduction to the Gun Lake contingent at a state convention some years ago. It was Wellman's first convention, and she was alone. She saw a group of women sitting at a table and having a good time. They invited her to join them and that was the beginning of a special relationship between Wellman and the Gun Lake group. “They made me feel so welcome," she said. Smendik opened the evening with a historical review of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Anyone who may have thought these were merely ladies who gathered to lunch was quickly dis- abused of that quaint notion by Smendik s narrative. In 1868, a women journal­ ist in New York, Jane Cunningham Croly. was denied permission to attend a dinner honoring Charles Dickens at a men’s press club. Her response was to form a club for women in 1868. Other women's clubs also formed at about the same time. Croly was one of many energetic and deter­ mined women who cut a wide swath in 19th Century American history. Among her compatriots were Julia Ward Howe, author of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic" and noted suffra­ gette; Jane Addams, Hull House; Alice Lakey, Pure Food and Drug Act; Julia Lathrop, juvenile court laws; and Mary Belle King Sherman. National Park Service. In 1890, Croly invited other women's clubs to New York to a meeting that led to the formation of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs; 11 years later, the U.S. Congress chartered GFWC and specified that its headquarters be located in Washington, D.C. Throughout the years, the organization has been instru- mental in several ai important to women and families. For example, legis­ lation for an eight-hour workday, workers’ compen­ sation, workplace safety, child and maternal health, and prison reform all were supported by the federation. Other initiatives undertak­ en by the federation included establishing an Indian wel­ fare committee to improve health and education on reservations as well as to help preserve Native American culture. In the mid-1920s, they succeeded in conducting a nationwide survey of the American home that led to “homemaker" being listed as an occupation in the 1930 Census. In cooperation with the YMCA, GFWC created an overseas service unit to assist wounded soldiers after World War I. A major initiative throughout the history of the federation has been the establishment of free public libraries, an outgrowth of the fact that many of the clubs that joined the federation were originally formed to create and operate libraries. From there, it was a short time before the Bookmobile became a project; at last — f A r k A 1 I . 4 I P4 kJ 4 /ft 4k 4 +l • > J f s o> -."f r 9■ A • 'c. >1 A V- '.C* m* . 4 * * - r • ■ •'4 ■ ’ 'J l 1 i J D • v Some of the founding members of the GFWC-Gun Lake Womens Club met on October 23 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the club. <Don ’t Miss the (Bus!! r L Cost: $36.00 Thomapple Tinancigf Center anefMoney Concepts Is chartering a hits that you won't want to miss! We ’(T shop, td we dmP) on Chicagos MA GMTICENTMILE Wed (eave our office at TOO am andreturn at 1l:30pmon Saturday, November8, 2008. Don't missit! 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The Gun Lake chapter was founded by Joan Weick and her friends 25 years ago because, as she said, she did not know anyone and started the club to meet women and make friends. Wellman read a letter from international president Rose Ditto, Ph.D, honoring Weick as the founding president and the club for its 25 years of serv­ ice to the Gun Lake area. The club also received a certifi­ cate commemorating its 25th anniversary. Weick is not only the founding president of the local club, she is also a past president of the state organi­ zation. Her legacy of activism continues through two of her granddaughters who belong to the Juniorette club of Wayland. Also being honored with Weick were six of the remaining founding mem­ bers who were able to be present. Judy Akers, active in the book club; Betty K ft Baughman, active in the Boy and Girl Scouts and past president of GFWCMiddleville; Dorothy Jones, lending library and book sales; Lois Page, calling committee and the road clean-up; Phyllis Pence, call­ ing committee and co-treasurer; and Linda Rough, past president and Miss Federation 1988. Three of the founding members were unable to attend: Marie Finkbeiner, past president of Caledonia Women's Club; Sally Fitzgerald, and Ellen Van Dyke, former business owner. Several of the founding members are also past presi­ dents. Smendik introduced them and asked them to share a highlight from their presidency. Joan Weick said having the club accepted into the GFWC was a highlight; she added that the reason she has never met failure is because “it all has to do with how you measure success." Linda Rough, president 1988-1990, mentioned blood drive and raising $2,500 for Ronald Me Donald House as highlights. Ann Koelsch, 1990-1992, said the style show featuring gowns of the past 100 years was notable and she suggest­ ed perhaps it was time for the club to do a “Renew Our Vows” show. Josie Vogel, president for three years, said, “I knew nothing, and I had so much help from everybody we actually won club of the year. Marjorie Richards, president, 2000-2001, said that her aim had been to keep things going; a fundraising activity begun in 1996 this year has raised $2,006. Fran Ixonard, president. 2002-2004, currently presi­ dent of the Southwestern District of Michigan, said that while she could not recall anything specific, the club received its first notice in a letter to the editor where they were immortalized as those women who cut down the trees on Patterson Road. Judy Smith, president, 20042006, said her innovation, starting meetings at 9 a.m., was a learning experience but they did receive another club-of-the-year award. The Gun Lake club has been very busy this year with various community projects. Among them are highway cleanup, park beautification at the Yankee Springs Township Park, raising funds for local emergency relief, holiday food baskets, Christmas gifts to nursing home patients, cards to vet­ erans, and afghans and blan­ kets and toys for victims of fires and accidents. 1^2- I IM I k't’Hi •A f ilFll I isimf a iioitiii I » iksal! i bwiim w, I * I I J i • Eg ’ll *Or F REE / 269-795-3387 • • • • To Chicago!.1 $ TK Honors Choir, Jazz Band concerts Tuesday 4 * 'J Date: November 8r 2008 Time: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER 4695 N. M-37 Hwy, Suite C. Middleville, Ml 49333 • • • • The TK Honors Choir and the TK Jazz Band will pres­ ent concerts Tuesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. In the absence of a TK auditorium, the concerts will be held at the First Baptist Church on M-37 north of Middleville. The highlight of the honors choir concert will be a choral song cycle by composer Andy Beck. The work entitled is “Seasons." According to information on the score, “Each movement captures the beauty, the won­ der, and the splendor of nature, with strong melodic writing, vivid poetry and dis­ tinctive harmonic progres­ sions.” The work progresses through winter, spring, sum­ mer and autumn. The honors choir also has been busy preparing students to audition for regional hon­ ors choir (the prelude to all­ state choir). Going on to the next level of competition are 10 members of the choir. The TK Jazz Band will take the stage immediately following the choir's per­ formance, at approximately 7:45 p.m. The jazz band has been busy preparing for this concert as well as its per­ formance on Oct. 25 at the Grand Rapids Griffins home opener. The jazz band's portion of the program will feature the music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Chick Corea and Paul Simon. The concert will close with a new arrange­ ment of the 1976 hit by Wild Cherry, “Play that Funky Music.” As always, admission to TK concerts is free of charge and open to the public. 11*1 s1 % & �The Sun and News. Saturday. October 25. 2008 Page 3 I Work on McFall gym wall approved /I 1 A ' 1 1 r I I 1 4 15 jh . TO f* V •J * >1 Hie f' in vF I « J r • fJ ■ Si I f k IS • by Patricia .Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District learned at the end of August that the gy m­ nasium wall at McFall Elementary School had some structural problems. At that time, the gym (part of the former Thomapple Kellogg Middle School) was closed to students. The board of education's construction committee was told of three possible repair options. The committee decided that the option that will work the best will involve repairing the wall with metal siding along the south wall and wrapping about one-quarter of the wall on the east and west. Extra bracing will be accomplished on the inside with I-beams. The construction manage­ ment firm that works with the district, Owen Ames Kimball, has put the repairs on its schedule. Architect Tower Pinkster is working on final drawings. Christine Marcy, director of finance and operations said. “We will not have to bid this work, and a change order will be generated with­ in the next few weeks.” Demolition and repair on the McFall site will begin in February 2009 with a tenta­ tive completion date of beginning of April 2009. Jon Greenman. physical education teacher at McFall, taught classes outdoors dur­ ing the fair weather at the beginning of the school year. Now that the temperatures •It have turned cooler, classes are being taught in the new McFall lunchroom. Students are still eating lunch in their classrooms. Work will not be finished on the lunchroom until after January. The district is still waiting for some construc­ tion materials. McFall Principal Bill Rich praising Greenman said, ‘Jon has been really flexible this year. The lunchroom floor is now covered with mats as he begins his gy m­ nastics classes with the kindergarten and first grade students.” (U .. •aiEhVa Vv fees DlSMdli^ kl •& k [_■ ■ IT * W --Ai t & *r> SBuses omy’L Work will begin after the first of the year to shore up the walls of the McFall Gymnasium. Currently the first kindergarten and grade students are using the new cafetena space for classes. —— 1 - —i - —— I rt 1 1 c nnwep VJ * UK 'V Gaetas -i-*- Liquor store opens in Caledonia fl A .. JL Celebrating 59 years *> ONE WEEK ONLY A’ < Itl • • ! “W fa n fcj J.MsIbI ibtueeooE •I. thill Cm fctaifc mmi'. V ¥ M i'M * If' I mini) IS I tesE IA1 iMitwi'r. sss®' ■, SHfi | ta®Wnr h ik d ush jj W i Is# liik > *« ’*h -1 *#* J■ ta#' '^0: fjiliid’? ) io I Iman Karadshch is the manager of the Caledonia Liquor Store at 6450 100th St. She and her husband. 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The store offers snacks, cold beer (popular American brands, imported and micro brews) fine wines and tobac­ co items. Gee said he is look­ ing forward to the arrival of a large humidor so he can offer more cigar brands. He added that they also have kegs available, both half and quarter kegs. Wines in the “Vineyard area of the store come from California, Michigan, New Zealand, Australia. Chile, Argentina. Italy and France. The store also has cham­ pagnes at various price lev­ els, as well. The staff can create gift baskets at competitive prices. For those people stopping at the store on the way home, 1 there are snacks and even milk in the cooler. The Karadshehs are enjoy­ ing the hometown atmos­ phere, especially as people come in to the new store. “I like being in a small town where people know each other.” said Inman. “We hope to be able to respond to the community as well.” The couple came original­ ly from Jordan. They said they are enjoying having a family business in a growing area. The Caledonia Liquor Store is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 616-891-2515. Oct. 27 - Nov. 2008 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 to 8:00 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 - 6:00 1 Saturday 9:00 to 4:00 Save to STOREWIDE Special 90-days same-as-cash financing available with your Jewelry Accents Card. Christmas Layaways Welcome a 1 k_ F ■w 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750• In the Caledonia D&W Village Center �Page 4/The Sun and Newt. Saturday, October 25 2006 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service Tune* 9:30am - Worship 6:00pm — Bible Study www.aUskabaptbLorv 7240 6Hth Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 ‘4 ‘Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Cfiurcfi 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia Ml 49316 is "Truth \Nord Hev Richarfl J Miller " — Rev David Ktompien 1 7033 Hammond Ave SE (E. of Hanna Lk.. S off 68tt>) www livinghopeassembly org (616) 698-0749 Morning 9:30 am Radio Broadcast Sun 6W pm www OUQonurc org Sunday Worship Experience 930 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes WFUR 102 9FM FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Frank I* Snydet. Senior iWor 708 W. Main Street CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service I im A V'inc. A* PanorTauth David M Snyder. Minictrr of Muml Sunday School................ 9.45 a m 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 1^* 1 A £ Sunday I vent ng Service.................... 6:00 p.m Word of Lrfit Club*........... ........ 6:45 p.m. * k^^e 4 ft * A 10:00 am 5:30 p.m . zm y ' i [ ■i i «j 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile M-37 in Ipving) off SLMJAi SERVICE TIMES 9 15 A.M Morning Prayer • 11 00 A M Holy Communion Hrdwwfai -Senter- 6:00 P M Evening Prayer PI Rev David T Hustwick - Rector Church 269 2370 Oedory 269-048 http //neWVstnm org/see/churchm exe/ch 17897 Rev Tom DeVnes. Pastor - 795-3667 Wcdncaday Mid Week Prayer............... 6 45 p.m. 4' T; 1 *• ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* Sunday Morning Wunhip Srrvux..... . .. I HM) a m je. r~ Rev. Todd Smith. Pastor Evening 6 00 pm 698-^tiyj Loving God Loving People — J £ a it n _ » The Family of God for All People •< -n Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Applytng All of the Bible to All of Life Thy Living Hope Assembly of God Redeemer Covenant Church middlevilleCTC.org X1* M walk}, One forth BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10 00am www.bnghtMde.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K sth Grade), 630 8pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... ) 1.00 a.m. Pastor Jim Rocmkc Church: (269) 795-2391 ....... .9 30 a m and 6W p.m. Meeting you, your friends, and your family (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) right where you're at. fter. R Scott Grrenwar. Pastor ftrv. Merle Ruwaida. Pailnr of Outreach A Enfolding Church Office <616)891-1512 M37 n lOOthSt CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Worship 9O0.9W& 11:00 »• OMM LAKI COMMUNITY CMOnCM 269 795-7903 www.gunlakecomfnunitychurch.org Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Sunday School.................................. 9:45a.m. Morning Worship....................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............................... 6:00p.m. Youth............................. Weds 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club......................... .Call for info. Bible Study...................... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. ^newlife Mass Times: Saturday. ............................................................ .4:00 pm Sunday... ..9:30 am WAYFARER COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church 344Q 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlitegr com From Grand ftapids Go south on M37. then west on 76th St Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Pastors ...................9:30 a.m. Rev Allen Strouse Sunday School for All Ages . . . ........ 10:45 a.m. Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 86fi-O39l Rev Royle Bailard www.caledoniaumc.org www.lakcsidecommunity.org Phone (616)668-6437 Phone (269) 948-2261 PARM ELEE Leighton Church A Place of Refuge UNITED METHODIST CHURCH committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Sunday Momin? Celebration 1030-11.30 am Children's Church 10:45-1130 am hwone & wrfcow. 9185 (berry Valiev, Suite F • Caledonia 493)6 •616-891-79)0 www cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor Rev Ctait Cod*. Ph D. .......... 9.30 am ......... IKK) am .......... 6:J0 p.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Check our weh site: iwh', h axjarcrcc.oiy WhitneyviHe Fellowship Church (616) 891-8028 www. leightonch urch. org Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm F '7//,//?,<'■ ce Running on Empty r ^cornerstone church www.cor nercb u rch .org pir * Bible* Church 8655 WhitneyviHe Avenue. Alto Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:3(ba.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Rev Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor M’H'H’. whitnryvillebihle.org SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) IP IFCA *RP I a '< ■■■ ah <• Yankee Springs Bible Church I Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A f—| Lighthouse" on the comer... proclaiming the Truth from God's Word. Morning Worship............................ 10:00 a.m. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Dutton, Ml website www lifetrakchurch com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 (616) 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is hard Helping Others Through (rod's Loving Grace \v1 « Through the Word of God r 7:00 p.m ...A Place For YOU! 4 Hi Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org Youth Group ..intfe®, 1t I Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor Peace Church Ih V Worship- Sunday Warn & 6pm 6:45 p.m. « L 4935 WhitneyviHe Ave. Located between 52 ' and 48' St Midweek Prayer DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor ■ Contact our Dutton office at (6/6) 65-65- WAY Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 IT Pastor: Rev. Josh Rlunt Located in Leighton Township Sunday Morning Worship .. Sunday School for All Ages. Pioneer Club Wednesdays .. i I Finding the Way Together! 5590 WhitneyviHe Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Connection Time JO 00-10:30 am CHURCH An informal, contemporary church Lakeside High School Youth t»»«.vi.avr^d l.aHift 1.1mtnlrrnvm • SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH J <E>Ib (Eime J dffiletbobis>t €ljurcl) Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Kl*9” J A Place for F amily & Friend* 6201 WhitneyviHe Avenue. Alto 0* 1 i»L Pastor Robert Gcrke Liu ated near the corner of M-37 and McCann 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) CherryVuxey www.MpaukHlcdonia.org Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST October 29 • Youth Halloween Party ~~~~iddieville.oro 1664 N. M-37 Highway www.thejchurch.com Community Church and Sundav School Nurien available during wrwo Office 616-891 -8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Middleville Wesleyan Church Sundays 9:30 & 11am Choili during worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades 9 45am Bible Studies (a St. Paul Lutheran Church Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia 10.00 a.m. Worship, children's Sunday School & 11 00am • Coniemporan the best day ofyour week Non-Trodttional Service . . . Traditional Service WWW. I Starting Oct. 5th CHURCH [Sunday Website New times! JOURNEY 1 Warn • Traditional 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 WcM M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Rood) Wayland Ml 49MH 1 Make Pastor Scott E. Manning Web site http;//gnodshrpherdknu.googkpaga com A ( hurt h with a taring heart for our ( ommuntty and the world” Sunday Warship 9:30 o m. 11.00 am Sunday Services - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade /j? M - Attended Nursery Sunday School................................ 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee 4 Congregation of the Reformed Church in America - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worshipi........................ 6:30 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......... a 7:00 Pastor Merritt Johnson p.m. p.m. s, 08M1MM A �•II The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008/ Page 5 L Root memorial scholarship winner announced t XR by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Christine (Harrison) Schad enjoys sharing infor­ mation about her mother to each woman who earns the Mom’s Scholarship, which was established through the NS All Ta SERVING OUR COUNTRY 2^* * .John P. Kane Army National Guard Pfc. John P. Kane has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fit­ and received instruction ness, l_. and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cere­ mony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. Kane earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Patricia Kane of Provo, Utah, and John Kane of Whitneyville Road, Middleville. Ji it its J U- ft (ft® Thornapple Area Enrichment Association in memory of Virginia Hoover Harrison Root. This year was no excep­ tion as Schad told Hastings resident Roshawn Neal about the struggles her mother had to teach and keep her own family safe. Neal received this year's Mom's Scholarship. She is attending Kellogg Community College but has to travel to Battle Creek since the courses she needs to complete her associate's degree in a computer pro gram are not taught at the Hastings site. “I was so surprised to receive the letter,” said Neal when she met Schad and her brother Pat Harrison this fall. “I never expected to get the scholarship. A tradition Schad has established along with the scholarship is to invite the recipient to her home to meet with children of the scholarship’s namesake. During the meeting in Schad’s home, Neal told Schad and Harrison that the cost of transportation has made continuing her educa­ tion difficult. Schad, a former teacher in Middleville herself, told that her mother Neal returned to teaching in 1954. She taught in country lilt I w Ccmmn Cnyiji i fcrtraamm *119 Absentee ballots available until Nov. Her sons are Rahim Neal, schools throughout the area. 15; Azlan Hernandez, 8; Mrs. Root, as Schad’s moth­ er was known, knew Minnie Evaristo Hernandez, 6: and “Absentee ballots give McFall (after whom the Seth Hernandez, 1. Neal said those who qualify the oppor­ Thomapple Kellogg kinder­ she left a difficult marriage tunity to participate in the garten and first grade school to provide a better future for election and to vote at their is named) and Schad had her her family. convenience,” Land said. At KCC, she is studying as a teacher, as well. Voters who wish to receive Schad told Neal, “My computer engineering tech- their absentee ballot by mail mother saw the positive in nology and plans to get an have until 2 p.m. Saturday, everyone. She never raised associate's degree in applied Nov. 1 to submit a absentee her voice, and brought out science. ballot application to their city “This is a very’ difficult of township clerk. Voters the best in us. In addition to struggles course, but if you like it. you must include name, address that accompany being a sin­ can succeed,” she said. and the qualifying reason for She is taking gle parent, Neal has lupus. w 13 credit requesting the ballot. An She explained that the dis­ hours of course work. absentee ballot application is The $500 Mom's available at any local clerk's ease sometimes makes just living difficult. She said she Scholarship is renewable and office or online at is very touched by the care is given to a mother seeking wwav.Michigan.gov/vote. A her sons give her as she faces help with an undergraduate request can also be submitted degree or vocational certifi­ in a simple letter or on a the disease. Neal, originally from the cate. The recipient must pro­ postcard. Chicago area, moved to the vide 51 percent or more of A registered voter may Delton vicinity last year the financial support tor her obtain an absentee ballot he when her home in Indiana family. or she is: The Thornapple Area flooded. She came here with • Age 60 or older. Foundation, her four children. Three of Enrichment • Physically unable to them attend Delton schools which is a geographic affili- attend the polls without the because they made good ate of the Barry Community | assistance of another. connections there, even Foundation. • Expecting to be out of Information about the | town on nov“ 4 though the family now lives scholarship is available on in an apartment in Hastings. • In jail awaiting arraign­ “The Delton schools the foundation's Web site, ment or trial. embraced my boys,” said barrycf.org. • Unable to attend the polls Neal. due to religious reasons. She said she wants her • Appointed to work as an four sons to be model citi­ election inspector in a •Cl zens. They get to see her do precinct outside of the her homework, and she precinct of residence. shares her good grades with Registered voters also may visit their city or township them, she told Schad and Harrison. clerk's office for an absentee ballot through 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. Those who request a ballot in person on Nov. 3 must vote the ballot while in the clerk’s office. Absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk's office by hand or by mail by 8 p.m. on election day. Emergency absentee ballots are available under certain conditions through 4 p.m. on election day. Voters should note that if Engagemen ts they have registered to vote by mail or via a voter regis­ tration drive and have never voted in Michigan, they are not eligible to vote by absen­ tee ballot in their first elec­ tion. They must vote in per­ son at their precinct instead. However, this restriction does not apply to voters who are age 60 or older, disabled or overseas. Absentee voters should remember to sign the return envelope. If a voter receives assistance in preparing the ballot, the signature of the person providing the assis­ tance also must be on the return envelope, Signed absentee ballots can be returned to a clerk's office only by the voter, a family member or person residing in the voter's household, a mail carrier or an election official. an When completing absentee ballot. voters should be aware that building managers and staff cannot take possession of a person's •II ballot, unless they are handling it as part ot their duties to collect that building’s out­ going mail. It is also illegal to vote in a group setting. Residents should not attend any meeting at which the res­ idents of their building or members of an organization to which they belong are being asked to vote at the same time. Anyone who believes these procedures are being violated should call the Bureau of Michigan Elections toll-free at 1-866766-4355. For additional information, visit the Michigan Voter Center Information at www.Michigan.gov/votc or contact a local clerk. r I. c 1 McCleese-Holtsclaw W i el p ■ 4'3 UP# ’’all '' Little Women to be performed in Caledonia Caledonia High School actors are preparing to perform “Little Women” on November 6, 7 and 8 at the Caledonia Fine Arts (e) Center. All performances - 0• J* ■nifi A &u I bV V .--2* fcs* s30 - 7 ’ Full Set of Acrylics o Middleville, Ml 49333 pleasure 269.795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS r Sr •I J 1 is j&K o\0 Caledonia American Legion #305 $ Famous Legion 0. r- o - UH e 06679736 VEGGIE TALES PARTY!!! Saturday, November 1 • 5:30pm Brightside Church in Caledonia 4 0 l^ I# Middleville United Methodist Church MUMC ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER 06679580 •• »"■ Friday, Nov. 7,2008 [Ijl t 00 122 E. Main St. & ■ft * Stop in for a new look! . 00 Haircut 8 Color$45 presents * lit* I begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 general admission and available at the door. Rane and Sheri McCleese ot Goodrich, MI proudly Ml announce the engagement ot their daughter, Kristin Kay McCleese to Kevin James Holtsclaw, son of Mark and Sandee Holtsclaw ot Middleville. The bride elect is a 2005 graduate of Goodrich High School. The groom elect is a 2003 graduate of Wayland High School. He received his associdegree ates at Kellogg Community College. Kevin Plans t0 continue his education. A November 29, 2008 wed­ ding is being planned. 8175 Broadmoor SE • 891-0287 (Come dressed as a pirate and join the fun!) FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY .00 per person Served 5:30pm 7:30pm PUBLIC IS WELCOME » r ♦. L: * * S ♦- T * 7 I CO ■ / * ? > *’ I November 1, 2008 from 9am- 2pm i featuring Homemade Donuts made fresh that morning Bake Sale of Homemade goodies Local Crafters will have their items on display Anyone interested in having a craft table call 795-9266 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008 ■ 4U - 4 — J* * 1 L § r i j 1 • I! I'< ________ tU J i- ^:T’ ■> u I ■ X- 5 ■ - <•»> - . * tf ♦ • * s— * *_ - -S --4 *3^ ■♦ -■ X Chris Yonkers *■ S’. * ’V __ * ___ __ !i«rsA * - -. -• A •* . County Sheriffs Department and was currently assigned as an undercover narcotics officer to the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET). His remarkable passion and drive earned him titles and certifications too numerous to mention. A friend to all, a great story-teller, and a gifted craftsman who created a beautiful home for his fami­ ly, he will be sorely missed. Funeral services were held at the Barry County Expo on Thursday, October 23, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Tom Yonkers, and is survived by his mother, Patricia Thiery, wife, Kari, and their five children, Anna (17), Christian (15), Isacc (14) Lydia (11), and Levi (10), sisters Taleese and Yonkers, Trena Yonkers-Talz, half brother. Mathew Yonkers, paternal grandparents Lester and Virginia Yonkers of Lake Odessa, maternal grandfa­ ther Nick Thiery and nieces Sophia, Grace and Hanna Yonkers-Talz. Memorials can be made to Christopher Yonkers Family Fund C/O any branch of Hastings City Bank. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the __ family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). fA •* ■c /• < > ▼ r* ■■f * •<<<* <■ /r*. < •% • - 4 * f' >nT- . , „ J «/ A * - <■« 9 -- « I * J - 2 5 A. • • •>> ■*' 1w- >5 ■ Mi" - ■ r?. *• K •i-* ■ - • 3 a •4 I .’ ■ ■. b .. ’ . A. SE > '7 V' 91 ** Y- _if** - ** •v. F\ ■9 ’-■/th •V fc.’’ k - I - si J. .-Vi * •• I J Grave robbers invade Mt. Hope & This memorial stone in honor of Rodney Finkbeiner is missing a bronze book. Anyone who knows anything about the theft which took place sometime between Tuesday, October 14 and Sunday. Sunday, October 19 should call the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Thornapple Kellogg students, staff and the commu­ nity are joining together to support the annual National Honors Society Thanksgiving Food Drive. Non-perishable foods can be dropped off at the high school during the school day at the entry area or on Tuesday and Thursdays after the end of the school day at IT'S BETTER TO REVIEW YOUR ANNUITY the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. The National Honors Society food drive from now until Friday, Nov. 14 will help supply local food pantries. NHS Advisor Rachel Cobb reminds donors to make sure that food items have current freshness dates. RETIREMENT. SPECU If you own an annuity, it just makes sense to review it every now and then. That’s why we offer complimentary annuity reviews. Then you can make sure <your annuitvJ stays in sync with your goals. 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M COUNTY! Brian McKeown r- • • ■ •< - it v*3r • BARRY Middleville Family Dentistry ' Hr - ■' .n* NEWS OF The hallways at McFall Elementary School in Middleville are filled with inspirations from Georgia O’Keefe’s gardens. Students read stories and then created flowers. - aS-'"-’' .: ' GET ALL THE Inspired by Georgia O’Keefe ■ 3 ■' ■- HASTINGS Detective Deputy Chris Yonkers, age 43, died Friday, October 17, 2008 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Chris was raised in the Hastings area and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools (1983). In 1984 he married Kari Brown, enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in the 82nd Airborne Division as a combat medic. Chris returned home to Michigan and established Yonkers General Contracting where he was a residential home builder for seven years. He then attend­ ed Grand Valley State University for a Criminal Justice degree and went on to become GVSU’s police academy assistant director. Chris and Kari were blessed with five amazing children. During this time, Chris was employed by the Barry • - T* - I i SENIOR DISCOUNT MON.-THUR. Same People Different Name § Sophia Chaits & Day Spa I 6450 100th St., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-1551 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 7:30; Sat. 9: hi - 5:30; Sun. Closed MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 1 S; s h k �•Il The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008/ Page 7 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Save for retirement - 52 weeks a year ■Ad * * Ar-xJ| J\ ’ *■ I * r * > —- % sa 1 JU8* L - Student Lauren Anderson works on her reading skills with volunteer reading mentor Annie Halle at Page Elementary School. I Page reading mentors help students grow 10 iss ster rr H Kim Chausow, literacy coach, at Page Elementary School in Middleville, is seeking volunteers who have 30 minutes a week available to read to a student. Kellogg’s Thornapple Page Elementary School serves fourth and fifth grade students. Chausow works classroom closely with teachers to plan reading work for the mentors to share with their special students. Training and support are pro­ vided by Chausow. Last year, Page had more than 35 volunteers who visit­ ed weekly to read. “Students with reading­ mentor support showed growth in both comprehen- wife Bazaar to feature il jM W ral fresh doughnuts rat'aEv j fa: II ill Ltfifcat SW i to ■ to ® K- V' ‘ ’’ n^tdrift ? 3S«5' atidrifti Those in the know will follow their noses to the Middleville United Methodist Church annual fall fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The aroma of doughnuts made fresh that morning will bring in the crowds. Coffee will be for sale for those who can't wait to bite into these toothsome delights. There will also be a bake sale of homemade goodies and tables full of crafts just right for early Christmas shoppers. Already signed up to have crafts on display are Lorraine Otto and her baskets, a dress maker for American Girl and other dolls and someone with handcrafted lotions and soaps. Anyone else interested in having a craft table may call 269-795-9266. On Friday, Nov. 7 the church welcomes diners to its traditional soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person with a limit of $15 per family. There is sure to be turkey noodle soup and chili on hand along with desserts. sion and fluency skills,” said Chausow. “The relationship built and time spent reading with the volunteers has helped many Page students become more proficient as readers.” Anyone interested in vol­ unteering to help Page with this program may contact Chausow at 269-795-5400 at 4514 ext. or kchausow@tkschools.org. Volunteers will be asked to fill out a background check. Once accepted into the program, volunteers are provided with training and matched with a student. Schedules will be made to accommodate both the vol­ unteers and the students. IW X■>£ The U.S. Congress has declared Oct. 19-25 as National Save for Retirement Week. Why are our lawmakers so concerned about Americans' retirement savings? And are you doing everything you can to build sufficient resources to enjoy retirement lifestyle the you've envisioned? In regard to the first quesappears tions, it that Congress does have good reason to be worried about our ability to save for retire­ ment. It isn't that we never think of it. In fact, 72 percent of workers say they and/or their spouses have saved for retirement, according to the 2008 Retirement Confidence by the Survey issued Employee Benefit Research Institute. Of course, that still means that 28 percent of workers aren't saving for retirement. But these other statistics, taken from the same survey, are even more sobering. • Forty-nine percent of workers report less than $25,000 in total savings and investments, excluding their home and defined benefit (pension) plans, • Just 47percent of workers and/or their spouses have calculated how much money they will need for retirement. Clearly, as a nation, we need to do a better job of sav­ ing for retirement. As an individual, what can you do? Consider these suggestions: • Calculate the amount of income you'll need during income retirement. The you'll need during retirement depends on your projected lifestyle. If. for example, you plan to retire early and travel continually, you'll likely need to save more than your neighbor, who wants to stay close to home and open a small business. So, map out your retirement and try to come up with a “price tag” for it. You may want to work with a professional financial advisor, who has the tools and experience to help you develop these calculations. • Take full advantage of your retirement savings plans. Put in as much as you can afford to your 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan - and every time you get a raise, increase your contributions. Also. even if you have a 401(k), you're probably still eligible to contribute to, an IRA, another excellent tax-advantaged retirement savings vehicle. If you ever get to the point where you are “maxing out” on both your 401 (k) and IRA, you may want to look at other tax-advantaged investments, such as fixed annuities. • Don't shortchange your retirement to help pay forcollege. If you have children, you may want to help them pay for college, which has gotten increasingly expen­ sive over the past several years. But if you decide to assist them by tapping into your retirement accounts for example, by taking a loan against your 401(k) - you could seriously set back your progress toward your retire­ ment savings goals. Instead of raiding your 401 (k), consider establishing a tax­ advantaged college savings account, such as a Section 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account. National Save for Retirement Week will come and go. But if you can use this event as a motivational tool to help yourself develop some solid retirement sav­ ings strategies, it will be a week worth remembering, This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. * I I ---BU E. QWm R.A. Mueller Accounting Professional. Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. 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Meals, housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service plus assistance with activities of daily living are included in the monthly rent. I I Carveth Village is licensed by the State of Michigan, is a smoke free campus and is pet friendly throughout the Village. Inquire about our SPECIAL MOVE-IN RATES Give us a call now for your tour (269) 795-4972 Remember... ifyou cant live alone... live with us! 690 W. Main Street • Middleville, MI 49333 06679658 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008 Octogenarian luncheon celebrates longevity I■ 1 I 1 On Oct. 14, the Middleville United Methodist Church carried on a tradition that has continued for more than 40 years. The annual octogenarian lunch­ eon feted more than 90 peo­ ple including 98-year-old Julia Fell and 99-year-old Esther Willard. Also present were Ruth and Daniel Kane who were to celebrate their 66th wed­ ding anniversary today (Oct. 25) and Emil and Esther Schultz who celebrated their 68th anniversary June 20. Both couples received applause. Emil commented that a marriage survives this long based on the patience of both - people. Everyone enjoyed meat­ loaf. vegetables, gelatin sal­ ads and sherbet for dessert. Nate and Friends provided musical entertainment. Mike Bremer read Dr. Seuss' tale You re Only Old Once to the appreciative nods of his audience. The annual event is a time for friends to share memo­ ries, pictures of grand (and great grand) children and plans for the future. All those plans include coming to the octogenarian luncheon in October 2009. t r c<^= _■ -- 1 * i» . v_-. £ w * ** V J .4 V A ■i -4 4 I, ~ ~ - al ■ r AT I V X ■ El X. - i >- I J X' •-<_ _ - * u< • <5 '"•i! **■ Xi l I ■ ■i Pastor Scott Manning shares laughes with Octogenarian luncheon attendees Charlotte Finkbeiner and Betty Robertson. 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October 25 2008 Fright night haunted forest set at CHS The Caledonia High School Student Council is hosting a Fright Night M Haunted Forest at the school on Thursday. Oct. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person, and tickets will be available at the door. All proceeds will go to the Lacks Cancer Center of Grand Rapids. Young children can attend from 6 to 7 p.m.. when they can be “minimally fright­ ened*’ according to student council advisor Kevin Remenap ‘Older children and adults can be scared out of their britches from 7 to 10 p.m..” he added. Activities and games will "-\;V1M* SCHOOL <5 OF HAIR DESIGN I• Thinking About New Career? ft Enroll Now for The New Year January 5th Day, Evening & Part-Time Classes Available U / / Nail Technician Class! Hecomc a professional nail n'chnician m only .3 inonlhs! I OR MORI INFORM VI ION OR I O ENROLL CALL: 269-795-HAIR (4247) 62(1 S. BROADWAY MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 ! i be available for young chil­ dren throughout the evening. Caledonia High School is at 9050 Kraft Avenue. This ghost is just part of the scene being set to on scare everyone Thursday, Oct. 30. * k’ IS /I CHANGES, continued from page 1----------------------------*1 ■ Vande Guchte said that they were working with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Addressing the en>sion issue, he said. " The biggest cause is lhe fact that it is unfinished. We have thought about putting in gut­ ters." He added, We did not understand that the fence was to be installed before the building was done." The number and size of trees in the landscape plan will be increased. He concluded. “Frankly the major focus this summer has been putting the wheels back on the project.” Commissioner Ric Parent expressed his concern about screening a Dumpster and the need to improve the screening to the east through the addition of trees. Tim Morris, commission­ er. asked Vande Guchte. “When do you anticipate completion?” Vande Guchte answered, A lot is weighing on what you do tonight. Our ultimate 41 Hlemembwt When goal is to move ahead ASAP." Bujak said that he had concerns about the ability of lA the township to police the conditions attached to the 1 L “<r approval of the agreement. > For that reason and the ▼ reduction from 100 to 75 feet * for the setback from the watercourse, he said he would vote against the rnodifications just as he had voted against the original proposal. Commissioner Leilani Van Laar moved to approve the modifications to lhe site plan of April 2. 2007. with the following requirements: Installation of the fence on the west side, screening of the Dumpster and the addi­ P. I tion of landscaping on the east, retention of the original colors approved for the proj­ ect, and continued attention to the watercourse issues. The motion was approved 5-1, with Bujak dissenting. The second major item on the agenda was a preliminary site plan review for the Home Construction Center, 9860 Cherry Valley. SE. The V Duncan Lake Middle School center would like to build a (9757 Duncan Lake Rd.) 15.000-square-foot addition to a warehouse and an 8,000- U Saturday, November 1, 2008 square-foot seminar center. I According to the application, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. a restaurant also may be a •I*. possibility. Free Admission The project description narrative submitted with the Free Parking application depicts the stor­ age and seminar facility as a Raffle free-standing structure. Il Lunch Served 11:00 - 2:00 would be built along lhe north and east property lines. The warehousing facility For more information call 891-8117 IO 9 would actually connect two existing and structures . 06679104 . !K i* expand the facility to lhe -1 north. It would also allow moving the west end of the existing structure to meet lhe 06678856 setback requirement. Roger Lamer, engineer with W.L. Perry Engineering, representing Home Construction Center along with Mike O'Dowd, PHYSICAL THERAPY said that a regional detention pond would be constructed to handle runoff from the site; landscaping and trees would be added to the parking area. YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Warner began the discus­ • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics sion by tackling one of the • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com site's most serious problems • Back and Neck Pain — the driveways onto M-37. saying, “The issue was the distance between drives. The See a Licensed Physical drives don't line up. You Therapist Every Visit have provided a cross-drive easement.” INSURANCE Commissioner Duane Medicare Gunnink entered the discus­ BC/BS L Workman’s Comp sion commenting, “The Auto Accidents driveways could be a prob­ PPOM Providers lem. I would like to see the Priority Health one in the middle eliminated. Most other There is a potential problem insurances accepted for traffic.” 4624 N. 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JO* C Y— «^dw- - -“ c>ra-*w ^<«:T jj • *\ The Village of Middleville is ready for Halloween on the Riverbank Saturday, October 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Stores will welcome young ghosts and goblins for tricks, treats and fun. Now these young ghosts are trick or treating where no one lives. Trick or Treat hours in the village are from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The candy check at the UAW • l V ♦. t S i 1 .1 * I . * •• 1 *• -w—'’ * - —"L *" z- * ^51 1 , •* 2* ‘S*am* 1 —— *»< ■■ *>C. . •»> s?®'Z - y- * T v 35 I • • • *k ft ^7 W V4 I V XZ I XZ > > S-7 V4 I •» x^cieiiflio •• ■kVj v i V/ • 0 * 0 < 6 . 1 ’V > '>■ - r. • *. J* * I •i •. ft whig vn • V Tjf^ Thor na ppi l Kfllogg TP* \ J ‘.u .3V* -• 1 r ** 5M; ■"1 4 •• .^fc4 * Ij* -1 • *w • • r L ee E S z- lementary ** • chool r’/r / I •' * OCT 21 AND 23 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES AND BOOK FAIR wrr •j I r I ■KKW 3 AA < •• \ r i z- . (JaAuuj (bsmkjLhihij. Qoh. 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Come for one event or stay all day! till .lib DJ i K rx r * F 0 ■xi tn -m*’': A M I Io <1 12:00 noon DU Women's Soccer vs. Siena Heights 0 Iliff COMMISSIONER ►s k I Paid for by the committee to elect Russ Yarger Drain Commissioner. I 3:00 p.m. DU Men's Soccer vs. Siena Heights A PO Box 61, Freeport. Ml 49325 HAS YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE PREPARED YOU TO BE DRAIN COMMISSIONER?” To answer your question... “HOW .11^ t hands on office, project management, budget, and supervisory r Looking past the obvious experience, work on county drains, Freeport’s Director of Public Works, and overseeing - water projects... I have learned: • Be creative in solving problems because you never have enough money nsible to a diverse group of people who pay for what you do •It. • You are resr • Someone is always unhappy about something Hl • There is no profit in having enemies no matter how unreasonable the request ✓ z I 7:30 p.m. DU Men's Basketball vs. Kuyper College All events are on campus and free to the public. Parking is also free. We hope to see you on campus! Davenport University, 6191 Kraft Ave, Caledonia Township AND I have learned to listen to EVERYONE and find consensus! If you have more questions or concerns, contact me: e-mail 4 mA 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Student Center open house and complimentary refreshments Russ@RussYarqer.com or cell #616-299-4223. I would appreciate your vote November 4th. ✓ A £) ! / 06679561 / J* s BUSINESS I TECHNOLOGY I HEALTH www.davenport.edu 1-800-686-1600 Davenport university I �A Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008 Keep country “under God To the editor: Earlier this week, I was reminded of a story I heard once about Christopher Columbus. When he stepped off his ship on to the soil of North America, he bowed on his knees, placed both hands upon the soil and announced, For God and country." Many of us feel a sense of apocalypse about the direcH Buying Scrap Gold for Cash SINCE 19 4 9 ■i 1 s 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D& W Village Center s i tion our nation seems to be going. The last thing we want or need at this crucial time is a nation ruled by peo­ ple who disdain God and are seeking to abolish Him; who blandly call perversion an (acceptable) alternate lifestyle and think nothing of killing millions of unborn babies. How could we actu­ ally consider electing as president someone who sup­ ports these issues and has ties to terrorists? Why would we put in place a leader who wants us to buy oil from people who hate us? Why would we allow leadership that con­ dones taking God out of pub­ lic settings? Something is horrifyingly wrong with this picture. Please see the urgency to place into our nation leader­ ship that has moral integrity. We must not sell out our principles to get something done. We must stand for See LETTER, page 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 15, 2008 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The amending ordinance amends Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, being the zoning map, so as to rezone lands commonly described as 5219 and 5338 100th Street, respectively, as applied for by Med-OBloom Farms, LLC. The following described lands have been rezoned from the A Agricultural District to the R-R Rural Agricultural District: ■ That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 5 North, Range 10 West described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89°52’14” East 602.61 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00°29’44” West 525.00 feet; thence South 89°52’14” East 279.86 feet; thence North 00°37’46” East 525.01 feet; thence South 89°’52’14” East 432.79 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00°22’45” East 2,629.72 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89°53’50” West 1,323.10 feet along the EastWest 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; thence North 00°14’05” West 2,635.04 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section to the Point of Beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. That part of the Southeast 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 5 North, Range 10 West described as: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89°59’06” West 652.94 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 00°25’10” East 2,628.50 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89°41 07 East 652.32 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; thence South 89°41’13” East 1,306.40 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 00°iril” West 2,620.53 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89°52’14” West 262.66 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 00°07’46" East 390.73 feet; thence North 89O51’21” West 223.00 feet; thence South 00° 11’16” West 390.74 feet; thence North 89°52’14” West 830.42 feet along the South line of said Section to the Point of Beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The following described lands have been rezoned from the A Agricultural District to the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 5 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89°52’14” East 1,316.48 feet along the North line of said Section: thence South 00°22’45” East 1,314.86 feet along the West line ot the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the Point of Beginning; thence South 89°59’13” East 659.79 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00°27,06’’ East 1,313.54 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89°53’50” West 661.44 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 00°22’45” West 1,314.86 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the Point of Beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Mfr That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 5 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89°52’14” East 1,316.48 feet along the South line of said Section to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00°ll’ll” East 1,965.56 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 89°43’33” East 1,308.93 feet; thence South 00°02’03” East 1,323.17 feet along the East line of said Section; thence South 89°57’57” West 33.00 feet; thence Southwesterly 950.91 feet along the arc of a 604.27 foot radius curve to the right, said curve having a central angle of 90°09’49”, and a chord of which bears South 45°02’51” West 855.79 feet; thence South 00°07’46” West 33.00 feet; thence North 89°5214” West 233.91 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 00°07’46" East 260.00 feet; thence North 89°52’14" West 100.00 feet; thence South 00°07’46” West 260.00 feet; thence North 89°52’14” West 343.49 feet along the South line of said Section to the Point of Beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. TO 2008. TO The amending ordinance will become effective November 1, A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: October 22, 2008 06679653 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Thanks, Coach White, we made it To the editor: I frequently overhear peo­ ple telling stories about Coach Bob White and of the rough talk and rough behav­ ior. But, it almost always comes from people who never played for Coach. They don't talk from actual experience but simply per­ petuate rumors and stories. Although Coach probably would enjoy the grandiose, exaggerated stories (because he so loved the mental part of the game - the edge of a player or team could get from other teams believing the stories), most of them are just that, stories. In fact, Coach was much more of an Xs and Os coach, a teacher, a master of per- fecting the details, and a master motivator. The real ob White was far less scary than the stories. Players would “run through walls” for him - not out of fear, but out of admi­ ration and respect, He believed so much in you that you never wanted to let him down. It's easy to tell when you are talking to someone who actually played for Coach and not just one of the story­ tellers. The minute a real player starts to talk about playing Middleville football for Coach White, they get that sparkle in their eyes, and the tone of their voice changes. It's like they are transformed into that 16 to 18-year old player who knew he was part of something special, who knew he would win Friday night, and who loved being a Middleville football player and playing for Coach White. In my yearbook Coach wrote, “We almost made it.” He was referring to our team losing in the semifinals, one game short of playing in the Silverdome. Coach, we did make it, and we made it long before that final game. We made it when you taught us discipline, hard work, and team before self. Thanks Coach. Mike Schipper, Middleville Small-business awards nominations sought The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office is seeking nominations for its 2009 Small Business Awards, including the Michigan Small-Business Person of the Year. Nominators submit a onepage nomination letter, in any format, to the SBA District Office by Nov. 14. Those who advance to the final selection stage will be asked to submit a more com­ prehensive nomination pack­ et. These awards help show­ case Michigan’s small busi­ nesses, which are more important than ever in this time of economic uncertain­ ty,’' said Richard Temkin, Michigan district director. Award winners will be honored at the fifth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards event on April 30, 2009. Nominations will be accepted for the followin o categories: • Small-Business Person of the Year • Entrepreneurial Success Award • Small-Business Exporter •Family-Owned Small Business of the Year • Minority Small Business Champion of the Year •Women in Business Champion of the Year • Financial Services Champion of the Year • Home-Based Business Champion of the Year • Small Business Journ­ alist of the Year • Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year • Young Entrepreneur of the Year • Small Business Coun­ selor of the Year Criteria vary for each It * ——. —— award. For example, nomi­ nees for small-business per­ son of the year will be evalu­ ated according to growth in number of employees; sales volume and profits; staying power; innovativeness of product/service; response to ‘‘vs rs & A z adversity; and community service. More information is available from the Michigan District Office at (313) 2266075, x279 or www.sba.gov/mi. r jrlt.R Wei* I -Oil® rraate cr»IBP ELECTION NOTICE A- NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 04, 2008 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Thornapple Township, notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held on Tuesday. November 04, 2008 for the purpose of: »• V Itsas *4 • Electing Candidates to the following offices: President and Vice-President. United States Senator. Representative in Congress, State Representative, State Boards, Count}’ Positions. Township Positions, Judicial Positions i • State Proposals Proposal 08-1 A Legislative Initiative to Permit the Use and Cultivation of Marijuana for Specified Medical Condition The proposed law would: - Permit physician approved use of mar­ ijuana by registered patients with debilitating medical conditions including cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, MS and other conditions as may be approved by the Department of Community Health. - Permit registered individuals to grow limited amounts of marijuana for qualifying patients in an enclosed, locked facility. - Require Department of Community Health to establish an identification card system for patients qualified to use marijuana and individu­ als qualified to grow marijuana. - Permit registered and unregistered patients and primary caregivers to assert medical reasons for using marijuana as a defense to any prosecution involv­ ing marijuana. Proposal 08-2 A Proposal to Amend the State Constitution to Address Human Embryo and Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research in Michigan. The proposed constitutional amendment would: - Expand use of human embryos for any research permitted under federal law subject to the following limits: the embryos - are created for fertility treatment purposes; - are not suit­ able for implantation or are in excess of clinical needs; - would be discarded unless used for research; - were donated by the person seeking fertility treatment: - Provide that stem cells can­ not be taken from human embryos more than 14 days after cell division begins. - Prohibit any person from selling or purchasing human embryos for stem cell research. - Prohibit state and local laws that prevent, restrict or discourage stem cell research, future therapies and cures. “u 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 Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building -128 High Street - Middleville Precinct 2 s s 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 General Election by mail, or in person, may submit an AV application by 2:00 PM. November 01, 2008. The Clerk s Office will be open on November 01, 2008 from 11:00 /\M - 2:00 PM Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the General Election may vote in per­ son in the Clerk s office from 9:00 .AM - 4:00 PM. November 03. 2008. Susan J. Vlietstra Thomapple Township Clerk S 200 E. Main Street Middleville. Ml 49333 06679488 269-795-7202 & �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008 Page 13 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NX '"M JX! X PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 15. 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordi­ nance comprising Amendment No. 6 of the Consolidated Zoning Ordinance of the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development IL* (PUD) ordinance (Kraft Lake Office Park). The principal provisions of Si F the amending ordinance are as follows: 1. Certain parcel boundaries within the PUD have been revised: 2. The Prairie Creek Office Park, located within the PUD. has been amended so as to increase the number of available office buildings under certain terms and conditions and to approve certain other changes. Certain private road easements within the PUD have been established; 3. The screening and buffering area around the perimeter of Kraft Lake Office Park has been reduced to 50 feet. The building setback from roads within the Kraft Lake Office Park, has been reduced to 50 feet. 1 The lands owned by the applicant and affected by the requested amendments are commonly described as 6110, 6200, 6210 and 6600 Kraft Avenue; 6132 and 5930 60th Street; and 5667, 5659, 5645, 5642. 5639 and 5633 Prairie Creek Drive, and are legally described as follows: Police seek help in iden titying pair Michigan State Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for questioning in connec­ tion with the theft of money from coin machines in Middleville. According to MSP Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz, a number of incidents have occurred over the past year, and troopers would like to talk to the two men shown here concerning the investigation. Anyone with informa­ tion about either of these two persons should contact Klotz at the MSP Hastings Post. '•St j" ® ®« Hu * t I I ■ * r u ■ a ■ - t—i Ik J J J ■a•J J A ■ PUBLIC NOTICE —J -* rfn - *>chign* CITY it Halloween Trick or Treat observance in the Village of Middleville will be October 31, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Barry County Sheriffs Department, Middleville Unit will be at the Local 1002, UAW Hall at 295 Washington Street, from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM to check the treats. IlB Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk 06679649 6110 Kraft Avenue PART OF NWFRL 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S OD 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE 306.35 FT TH N 76D UM 38S E 766.42 FT TH S 13D 48M 22S E 36.09 FT TH N 76D UM 38S E 732.66 FT TO N SEC LINE TH WLY ALONG N SEC LINE TO BEG EX THAT PART LYING NLY OF FOL DESC LINE - COM 82.09 FT S 0D 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE FROM NW COR OF SEC TH N 89D 21M 31S E 546.35 FT TH ELY 853.02 FT ALONG A 4084.65 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 22M 33S E 851.47 FT/ TO PT OF ENDING * SEC 5 T5N R10W 6200 Kraft Avenue PART OF SEC COM AT NW COR THEREOF TH S 0D 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH NELY 321.75 FT ALONG A 707.50 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318.99 FT/ TH N 63D OOM 00S E 559.07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD » EARS N 82D UM 26S E 657.43 FT/TH S 1 ID 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH S 37D 15M 33S E 159.18 FT TH S 74D 31M 05S E 415.12 FT TH S 21D 51M 03S E 709.71 FT TH 90D OOM OOS E 412.21 FT TH N 34D 14M 28S E 786.53 FT TH S 62D 31M 04S E 380.62 FT TH S 27D 28M 56S W 356.92 FT TH S 41D OOM OOS W 554.11 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH SWLY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS S 47D 32M 12S W 92.50 FT/ TH S 45D OOM OOS W 295.41 FT TO BEG OF THIS DESC - TH N 45D OOM OOS E 295.41 FT TH NELY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 47D 32M 12S E 92.50 FT/ TH N 0D OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH N 41D OOM OOS E 554.11 FT TH N 27D 28M 56S E 356.92 FT TH N 62D 31M 04S W 380.62 FT TH S 34D 14M 28S W 786.53 FT TH 90D OOM OOS W 412.21 FT TH N 21D 51M 03S W 709.71 FT TH N 74D 31M 05S W 415.12 FT TH N 37D 15M 33S W 159.18 FT TH N 0D OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH NWLY 160.40 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/ TH S 0D OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 62D OOM OOS W FROM BEG TH S 62D OOM OOS E TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W I it if’ S' J. o V & ► * r r~ II I A */chig^ PORTION OF PAUL HENRY THORNAPPLE TRAIL CLOSES CITY Nov 1, 2008 until Dec 1, 2008 The Trail within the Village limits will remain open. This includes the first two pedestrian bridges, Fishing Pier and the view of the Mill Pond, where there is No Hunting allowed. Due to the risk of danger to the trail participants during the hunting sea­ son, Ithe remaining trail south from the Village limit to Irving Rd. that crosses private property is closed for one month. Village of Middleville 06679647 Phone: 616.891.0070 250 Maple Street Caledonia. MI 49316 Caledonia Fax:616-891.0430 TOWNSHIP z Charter Tbivnship of Caledonia PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (Amendment No. 1 in Broadview Country Estates PUD) is posted at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatown- 6210 Kraft Avenue PART OF SW 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH NELY 321.75 FT ALONG A 707.50 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318.99 FT/ TH N 63D OOM OOS E 559.07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 82D 1 IM 26S E 657.43 FT/ TH S UD 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH NWLY 160.40 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAI> CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/ TH S 0D OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS 857.74 FT TO BEG OF THIS DESC -TH N 0D OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING S 62D OOM OOS E FROM BEG TH N 62D OOM OOS W TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W 6600 Kraft Avenue SW 1/4 EX S 254 FT OF W 164 FT & EX E 130 FT OF W 683 FT OF S 518 FT & EX W 660 FT OF E 1560 FT OF S 660 FT & EX S 940 FT OF E 900 FT & EX COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH NELY 321.75 FT ALONG A 707.50 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 76D 01M 42S E 318.99 FT/ TH N 63D OOM OOS E 559.07 FT TH NELY 669.88 FT ALONG A 1000.0 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 82D UM 26S E 657.43 FT/ TH S UD 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH NWLY 160.40 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/ TH S 0D OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS 857.74 FT TO BEG OF THIS EXCEPTION -TH N 0D OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING S 62D OOM OOS E FROM BEG TH N 62D OOM OOS W TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W W TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W 5667 Prairie Creek UNIT 5 * PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PIAN NO.452 LIBER 457 ft PAGE 406 5659 Prairie Creek UNIT 6 ♦ PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER 457 A PAGE 406 5645 Prairie Creek UNIT 7 * PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5642 Prairie Creek UNIT 1 ♦ PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5639 Prairie Creek UNIT 10 * PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 5633 Prairie Creek UNIT A ♦ PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER 4578 PAGE 406 The amending ordinance will become effective November 1, 2008. A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA The 2nd Reading and consideration of adoption will take place at ft the next regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of a 5930 60th Street PART OF NWFRL 1/4 COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE 813.49 FT TH N 76D 11M 38S E 886.24 FT TH N 13D 48M 22S W 29.53 FT TH N 76D 1 IM 38S E TO A LINE BEARING S PERP TO N SEC LINE FROM A PT WHICH IS 373.0 FT W FROM N 1/4 COR & TO BEG OF THIS DESC - TH S PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A PT 418.50 FT S FROM N SEC LINE TH E PAR WITH N SEC LINE 208.0 FT TH N PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A LINE EARING N 76D 11M 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D UM 38S Dated: October 22, 200 2 ship.org. Trustees. 6132 60th Street ALL OF SEC 5 EX COM 813.49 FT S 0D 08M 26S E ALONG W SEC LINE & 886.24 FT N 76D UM 38S E & 29.53 FT N 13D 48M 22S W & 820.56 FT N 76D UM 40S E FROM NW COR OF SEC TH S 13D 48M 20S E 731.84 FT TH S 04D 43M 09S E 213.47 FT TH N 77D 48M 55S W 47.67 FT TH WLY 710.07 FT ALONG A 1060.0 FT RAD CURVE LT /LONG CHORD BEARS S 82D 59M 39S W 696.87 FT/ TH S 63D 48M 12S W 451.05 FT TH N 26D UM 38S W 55.89 FT TH NLY 116.45 FT ALONG A 767.0 FT RAD CURVE LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 30D 32M 37S W 116.34 FT/ TH S 67D 46M 57S W 155.81 FT TH N 62D 48M 42S W 266.75 FT TH N 00D 08M 24S W 40.0 FT TH S 89D 51M 36S W TO W SEC LINE TH NLY TO NW’ COR OF SEC TH ELY ALONG N SEC LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 76D UM 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D UM 38S W TO A LINE BE.ARING S PERP TO N SEC LINE FROM A PT 165.0 FT W FROM N 1/4 COR TH S PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A PT 418.56 FT S FROM N SEC LINE TH W PAR WITH N SEC LINE 208.0 FT TH N PERP TO N SEC LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 76D UM 38S E FROM BEG TH S 76D 11M 38S W TO BEG & EX SW 1/4 & EX S 350 FT OF E 500 FT & EX COM AT NW COR OF SEC TH S 0D 56M 36S E ALONG W SEC LINE 1750.0 FT TH N 89D 03M 24S E 316.32 FT TH N 63D OOM OOS E 559.07 FT TH N 82D UM 26S E 657.43 FT TH S UD 22M 53S W 60.0 FT TH S 0D OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH S 37D 15M 33S E 159.18 FT TH S 74D 31M 05S E 415.12 FT TH S 21D 51M 03S E 709.71 FT TH 90D OOM OOS E 412.21 FT TH N 34D 14M 28S E 786.53 FT TH S 62D 31M 04S E 386.62 FT TH S 27D 28M 56S W 356.92 FT TH S 41D OOM OOS W 554.11 FT TH S OD OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH S 47D 32M 12S W 92.50 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS W 295.41 FT TO BEG OF THIS EX N 45D OOM OOS E 295.41 FT TH NELY 92.53 FT ALONG A 1045.0 FT RAD CURVE RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 47D 32M 12S E 92.50 FT/ TH N OD OOM OOS 420.12 FT TH N 41D OOM OOS E 554.11 FT TH N 27D 28M 56S E 356.92 FT TH N 62D 31M 04S W 380.62 FT TH S 34D 14M 28S W’ 786.53 FT TH 90D OOM OOS W 412.21 FT TH N 21D 51M 03S W 709.71 FT TH N 74D 31M 05S W 415.12 FT TH N 37D 15M 33S W 159.18 FT TH N OD OOM OOS 70.53 FT TH NWLY 160.49 FT ALONG A 940.0 FT RAD CURVE LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 83D 30M 26S W 160.21 FT/ TH S OD OOM OOS 210.0 FT TH S 45D OOM OOS E 525.0 FT TH S OD OOM OOS TO E&W 1/4 LINE TH E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE TO N&S 1/4 LINE TH S ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO A LINE BEARING N 62D OOM OOS W FROM BEG TH S 62D OOM OOS E TO BEG & EX COM 693.92 FT S 89D 04M 16S W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE FROM E 1/4 COR TH S 33D 08M 40S W 37.64 FT TH S 1 ID 52M 47S E 193.55 FT TH N 54D 12M 14S W 116.82 FT TH NWLY 301.28 FT ALONG A 690 FT RAD CURVE TO RT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 41D 41M 43S W 298.89 FT/ TH N 29D UM 12S W 229.32 FT TH N UD 24M OOS E 108.52 FT TH N 55D 21M 42S E 8.75 FT TH NWLY 308.21 FT ALONG A 360 FT RAD CURVE TO LT /LONG CHORD BEARS N 30D 50M 06S E 298.99 FT/TH S 83D 41M 31S E 97.0 FT TH S 49D 52M 02S E 437.0 FT TH S 33D 08M 40S W 413.78 FT TO BEG * SEC 5 T5N R10W _____ 06679490 06679651 * �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008 HI y. Eagle Scout builds flag pole in Gaines Township by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Jonathan Hoekstra was thinking about what to do for his Eagle Scout proj­ ect, he learned that the Gaines Township Historical Society needed a new flag pole. The one that had been on the site had been damaged in an accident. He worked with his I Scoutmaster, Scott Allen, and met with representatives from the society on what was needed. Then Hoekstra met with another friend, Lee Bowman, who cut down and donated a cedar tree to become the new •II flag pole. Hoekstra also convinced fellow Scouts in Troop 202 to help him with the project. INEXPENSIVE D w ♦ I I 3 nd Annual .— Deer Hunter's Ball > 4<H|6 L i L Sunday, and the rest of the work finished after that. “My dad was a big influ­ ence on me," said Hoekstra. “He helped me to keep work­ ing on the project." Hoekstra is a junior at Caledonia High School and has been a Scout for six training site for Foremost Insurance inspectors. It would be designed to teach them how to use ladders and to identify roof problems. Following the closing of the public hearing, Bujak moved to recommend approval of the structure to the township board. Bujak's recommendation was passed, and a site plan review took place. After determining that the pro­ posed structure would be congruent with adjacent buildings in color and mate­ Gunnink rials, moved approval of the site plan, contingent upon the town­ ship board's approval of the PUD amendment. The final item on the agenda was a request by James Steketee to rezone land at 7430 Patterson Ave. SE from rural residential (RR) to medium-density multi­ ple-family district (R-3). The property is located east of Patterson Avenue between 68th and 76th streets. An existing building is *7 I I LETTER, continued from I Gun Raffle tickets are a bargain at only $10.00 a piece. 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ONLY 400 TICKETS PRINTED In a report to the commis­ sion, Bujak reported that the township had board approved the rezoning for the Meadow Bloom LLC development despite the commission's recommenda­ tion for denial. He said that he had been critical of Supervisor Bryan Harrison but had not alleged that any laws had been bro­ ken. He felt it was important to understand the relationships among the parties and what they can and cannot do in order to ensure the integri­ ty of the process. During the public com­ ment period, Jim Newhof said he was frankly shocked at the unethical meetings and wanted to reinforce Bujak’s comments. “One of the criteria for rezoning is demonstrated need. It is a 20-year approach,” said Newhof. Marcia Olinger, a neigh- GRMW Plus This year Jim & Doug are being challenged to a “Pork Throw Down” Cook-Off Contest by Owen Thompson of OT’s Up ‘N Smoke BBQ if 1 A present on the parcel, and Steketee explained that he would put a duplex in the footprint of the accessory building. There would be two duplexes. Since the buildings would be too far from existing sewer lines, an on-site sewer system would be required. Parent asked, “Do you have plans for the rest of the acreage?” Steketee said, “Yes. All my other projects are laying an egg right now.” Parent continued, “Manufactured housing? “No manufactured hous­ ing in this parcel,” said Steketee. “I think the market is good for townhouse rentals.” Upon hearing from Dan Rose, engineer and staff to the commission, that the project would be subject to site plan review, Morris moved to approve a recom­ mendation to the township board for rezoning to R-3. I h years. He is interested in computers and technology. He said he enjoys camping, survival training and leader­ ship. He also finished a three-month Religious Emblem project. CHA NGES, continued from page 10 drive for us,” said O’Dowd. Parent asked, “Does this have to go back to the ZBA J (zoning board of appeals)?” He was referring to a requirement in the Cherry Valley Overlay District for a 75-foot setback from M-37. VanLaar asked O'Dowd, 66 Why can't you drive around the building?” Parent pointed Waste Master of Kent Co. out that the ordinance pre­ 06678343 ______ FKA River Citv RR vents extending a non-conforming use. Gunnink added that the commission needed to take a more serious look at the plan because a lot of retail space was being added. Open to the Public Additional discussion You don't have to be a hunter to have fun! focused on how parking Come Join us for an evening of Fun, Food, Dancing and Prizes! spaces were calculated, the lighting plan and signage. * Where: Warner moved to grant pre­ i liminary site plan approval; Hastings Elk aJr d approval was unanimous. A Lodge Wolverine Building 102 E. Woodlawn, Group appeared for a public Hastings, Ml 49058 hearing on an amendment to When: Saturday, November 1st, 2008 the Foremost planned unit Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. development (the Kraft Lake pk Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Office Park). The amend­ I $7.50 per plate gets you a heaping helping of ment would allow the con­ "Jim and Doug's Famous Pork Feast." struction of a 20-by-16-foot Music By: Grumpy Old Men begins at 8:00 pm I’ with “One problem installing the pole was that the ground was hard and* gravelly,” he said, adding that they had to drill two holes and use a tractor with an auger to complete the work. The pole was up by More than 30 volunteered to help with the installation of the flag pole, add landscap­ ing and help clean up the site. Hoekstra and his volun­ teers installed the flagpole over the Labor Day week­ end. In Old Downtown Middleville October 25th from 5:00-7:00 pm FREE Trick-or-Treat at local businesses, carving pumpkins (limited supply), crafts, games, fresh cider, coffee and donuts • • Loaner Cars i G • Glass Repair • Call ... (269) 795-9596 i ALL IMPORTS WELCOME VISA Mast :'1 • 1 4 • Front End Alignment V ■/ F < % •1 • JO All Insurances Welcome < •V \i All Makes and Models ■/ I = Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender X - * '”1 jk 415 2nd Street, Middleville rA www.brucesframe.com CD A ho W 8 I ■ it ■/ J h �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25. 2008/ Page 15 Cross country regionals picking•-I up something that was out of the ordinary and running•J with it,” Leaf said. “He had a passion for the job, and it is not the kind of job that just anyone can do.” Yonkers and fellow deputy Sgt. Rob Horrmann went to New York City fol­ lowing the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. “They spent (time) there, helping get the bodies out and in any way they could,” » V St x * iZS 5 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Community Founders Federal Credit Union on Grand Rapids Street in Middleville continues reach­ ing out to improve cancer awareness in the community during the month of October. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the final event of the month will take place. Community members can stop by the office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up information. In addition, a representative from AFLAC will be on < . *>>» »».. I kl L n’t go to the site as a tourist” or hero but went to represent his community, his department and his family. “Everyone in our depart­ ment would have gone if they could have,” he added. Leaf said Yonkers was well-liked throughout the department and was a bom leader. “He was very dedicated to the department,” Leaf said. “He taught our police sniper class and was a firearms Cancer awareness event on Oct. 29 ; !Q, %'S ’1 said Leaf. “It was a heroic effort, and we are proud of the service Chris and Rob were able to provide to that city and to the nation.” In an interview after the pair returned to Hastings, Yonkers said, “It’s a brother­ hood most people don’t understand about firefighters and law enforcement. I guess it’s probably the type, the sense of devotion among law enforcement.” Yonkers also said he did- 44 hand to answer questions about insurance coverage. Credit union members quali­ fy for a cancer-covering AFLAC policy. The AFLAC representative will be at the office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be Halloween candy and a chance to meet the AFLAC duck. Those using the credit union this month can pick up from information the American Cancer Society or the Lacks Cancer Center. Manager Rhonda Campbell said, “our hope is that everyone gets their required cancer screenings done for 2008 to help pre­ vent and/or diagnose this horrible disease.” In addition, the credit union will donate the entire $15 application fee for loans during the month of October to area organizations com­ bating cancer. Cancer awareness infor­ mation is available at the credit union. For more infor­ mation call 269-795-9289. instructor. “He also taught defensive tactics and was a member of our dive team. • “He was a man with a strong commitment to the department and to the community,” Leaf said. “We are sort of lost around here right now, trying to adjust to the tragedy of losing one of our ownFormer Barry Count) Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who hired Yonkers, said he simply wanted to express his heartfelt sympathy to the family in their time of sorrow. Yonkers was the eldest child of the late Thomas Yonkers, DVM, and Pat Thiery. In addition to his wife and five children, he is survived by his mother, two sisters, a half brother, three grandparents and nieces. Funeral services for Dep. Yonkers were held at the larry County Expo Thursday. 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Parent said the com­ mission needs to be cog­ nizant of a reduction in the manufactured housing area if Steketee develops townhous­ es and the need to find other areas for that housing. Bujak said he was disap­ pointed in the lack of support by the township board for the recommendations sent to them by the commission. Warner said, “I am proud of the commission even when you are not validated by others.” to Friday - Oct 31s1 Join before Halloween and WAIVE THE ENROLLMENT FEE Solid Impact sCM i Fitness * 616-891-2994 9175 Cherry Valley, Ste. K, Caledonia PLAN, continued from page 1 begin at 7 p.m. at the town- I ship hall. It will include pub- I lie hearings on the wind tur- 1 bine ordinance and amend- I ments to the commercial C-3 J zoning district cleaning up language on vehicle repair garages and automobile sales lots. Allergy and X asthma sufferers need to PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST THE FLU. 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She said the girls at 11:15 a.m. The top 15 individuals and top three teams at each ot the regional meets across the state this weekend earn spots in the state finals, which will be held Nov. 1 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity cross coun­ try teams are running in regional races today (Oct. 25). The Fighting Scots are a part of the Division 1 meet at portage West Middle School, which also includes a Division 2 race and a Division race. 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Saturday October 25. 2006 Bairs interception return helps keep Scots perfect bs Brett Bremer SporU Editor Caledonia senior defensive back Dylan Ball couldn't remember after Friday night s game if it was his fourth <»r fifth interception of the sea KML Whatever thc number, this is the one hr won’t forget Hands down, this is thc biggest one ever." said Ball after the game “ It s a great way to go out on senior night, on thc home field " Ball’s 100-yard intercep­ tion return for a touchdown helped Caledonia close out an undefeated regular season (90) and an O-K OK Gold C onfcrcncc championship, with a 28 14 w in over thc vis­ iting Cougars of Grand Rapids C atholic Central (63). The Cougars led 14-12 early in the fourth quarter and put together a drive that moved them all the way down to thc Fighting Scot threeyard line. The Caledonia defense came up with a cou­ ple big stops on First and sec­ ond down, then on third down Cougar junior quarterback Nick Ens dropped back to pass. He looked to his left and fired towards thc end zone, where Ball stepped in to make thc play. “Our defense came up huge." said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. “It was just a great read by Dylan Ball, • and a great return to cap it off “ Ens was the only Cougar who had a chance to stop Hall, but defensive lineman Malt Russo provided protec­ tion for his teammate all thc Caledonia’s varsity football team celebrates its undefeated regular season and its O-K Gold Conference ch. inl­ P‘onsh,P Fr»day night after a 28-14 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central, led by Luke Wiest (from left), Luke Andrusiak. Nick Schumaker, Dylan Ball, Kevin Jousma, Ben Thompson, and Ryan Donohue. (Photo by Bretl Bremer) way down the wet. muddy field. “We just had to step it up.” Ball said, “it was at the goal line. I just stepped up and it was a big play, and I couldn't have scored without the blocking of Matt Russo. Caledonia quarterback Luke Wiest then hit ball with a pass on thc two-point conversion try for a 20-14 Caledonia lead, which was thc Scots' first lead of the night with 10:53 left to play. An interception by Brent S|cc|c cndcd ,hc ncx| c with 5:16 to play, closed out thc game for thc Fighting Scots. Ens and the Cougar offense had done a good job of moving thc ball up and down thc field, before the two late turnovers. He finished the night 20-of-33 for 320 yards and two touchdowns to go with thc two interceptions, Our defense played very well tonight, giving up just 14 points to a very talented Catholic Central offense. said Uyl. On 13 rushing attempts, drive. Some hard running by Catholic Central managed senior fullback Nick just 11 yards. Schumaker. including Thc Cougar defense was seven-yard touchdown run solid too. Catholic Central is a very good football team They're big. They’re physical up front. They really shut us down tonight,” Uyl said, Catholic Central struck early in each half. On the first play from scrimmage Ens hit wide out Michael Penny on a screen pass, and Penny took it 77 yards for a touchdown that put his team up 74) after Nick Feucrstein's extra-point kick An 18 play drive that start­ ed in the first quarter and ended with just over nine minutes left in thc first half was capped off by a threeyard touchdown run from Weist. He kept thc ball on an option play running to his left, and got a good block from Ryan Ulanch to seal thc end as he went into the end zone untouched. The extra point kick was no good though. Thc game remained 7-6 until thc Cougars' first drive of the second half, when Ens hit Penny over the middle for a 69-yard touchdown that put their team up 14-6. Caledonia pulled to within six points at 14-12. on a four yard touchdown pass from Weist to Luke Andrusiak with 5:56 left in the third. Weist Caledonia linebacker Steve VanderVeen is congratulated by defensive coach Pat dropped back to pass, thought Gillies as he comes off the field following his sack of Cougar quarterback Nick Ens about runn1^ for thc fnd zone on a third down play, during the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■ then fired a bullet into Andrusiak’s belly. A twopoint try was no good this time, as the Scots tried to tic things up. Wiest had more than one big pass conversion iin game, and finished 10-of-14 for 150 yards. Andrusiak had seven catches for 86 yards. Ball had two receptions for 55 yards, and seven rushes for 34 k vards. Schumaker led thc Scots on the ground, running 22 times for 100 yards. Wiest ran the ball 13 times for 30 \ards. Penny finished the night for Catholic Central with ten catches for 267 yards This is the third consecu­ tive conference championship lor the Fighting Scots, who won one in the O-K Gold Conference two years ago, then last fall shared the O-K White Conference crown w ith East Grand Rapids and Lowell. Lowell scored a 3512 victory over East Grand Rapids Friday night to cap a 94) regular season, and win this year’s OK While Conference. Caledonia, Catholic Central. East Grand Rapids. Lowell and thc rest of thc playofl bound teams across the state now must wail until Sunday evening for the play­ off brackets in thc eight divi­ sions to be announced by the High School Michigan Athletic Association. The Scots got to celebrate with their conference championship trophy briefly on thc sidelines in front of their home crowd, before Uyl took it from his seniors. “You’re dirty," he said to his mud covered, undefeated. ^-K Conference cham P>ons. body." Thomapplc Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger said. “Their enthusiasm and their work ethic, week in and week out. makes them nothing less than champions in my book. “I couldn’t ask for more from the kids.” Ruger. thc Trojans firstyear head coach, said the offseason began after thc game. To improve recordwise in future years, he is looking towards himself and his coaching staff First. “I think it's putting it all together." Ruger said, about the biggest thing to focus on in the offseason. “We’ve all had coaching experience and we've all spent a lot of time around football, but just knowing how to put it all together and putting our kids into positions where they’re going to be successful. I would say there’s a lot of work that needs to go into offseason preparation." Forest Hills Eastern scored once in each quarter, never converting on an extra-point try. Jared Crean scored on a short touchdown run for the Hawks in the opening quarter, then quarterback Spencer Elliott broke free on a 50-yard touchdown run in the second to put his team up 12-0 at the half. Trailing 64) early in the game. thc Trojans put together their best drive of the game, converting on one fourth down try and then attempting a field goal deep in 1Hawk territory. The attempt missed. and the Trojans were never that close to thc end zone again. TK finished the inight with just 151 total yards of offense. Senior quarterback Kyle Bobolts was 9-of-23 throwing the ball, for 78 yards. Junior Matt VanDongen led thc Irojans on the ground, rushing 13 times for 65 yards. Senior receiver Jacob Bultema had two receptions for 18 yards. J t1 * will 1 ?lni ml Fl I'tyl 1 >i tai <i Caledonia’s Dylan Ball is chased down by Catholic Central’s Jourdon Wilson on a run in the fourth quarter < of Friday night ’s regular season finale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hawks get first win on final football Friday at TK by Breit Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans got their one win on the first night of the season. Forest Hills Eastern s varsity football team had to wait until the last night. The visiting Hawks scored thc victory in the final game of the season between two teams searching for their first O-K Gold Conference victory Friday night in Middleville, topping the Trojans 244). Both teams end the season with 1 8 records. 44 I told thc guys this and I really mean this. I wouldn’t trade these guys for any- - “We didn't think we were think they planned on wingoing to have too much of a ning every game, and that's problem moving the foot­ what makes it so hard." ball. but we had some Four Gold O-K mishaps with snaps and with Conference won teams penalties, and had too many enough games to get into plays wnere we ivm where lost yardage," Ruger said. On the other side of the ball, the Hawks finished thc night with 260 yards of offense. The Trojan defense was led by senior linebacker Steven Crawford, who fin- ished with nine tackles, Junior linebacker Kenny Price had eight tackles. “These guys never went into a football game expect- ing to lose," said Ruger. “1 un» twuithis ^c<u year’>s postseason tour nament. Wayland earned jts sixth victory of the season, topping Ottawa Hills 28-6 last Caledonia, night. Catholic Central, and South Christian will join ioin the Wildcats in the postseason. The Fighting Scots clinched the league championship with a 28-14 win over the Cougars Friday. South Christian finished thc regular' season with a 55-20 win over Hastings. Vitali' I MI.1 I f J in 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 25, 2008/ Page 17 Delton tops TK in last match to win Barry Co. title ’I Jv Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley and Lake wood. Monday's county volleyin invitational ball Middleville didn't include by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry County Invitationals always put together some combination of Thornapple Kellogg, > > IS IS IS 'MJ* ■ * \ •< i o - 7 — -- - ‘MS •1 - the Lakewood Vikings. IW. Delton Kellogg dominated the day, finishing a perfect 30 with wins over the Trojans, Saxons, and Lions. Panthers topped The 25-10. Hastings 25-12. Maple Valley 25-12, 25-16, and Thornapple then Kellogg 25-7, 25-14. “Normally we would come out and just fit in and struggle,” said Delton it > Kellogg head coach Jack * * Magelssen. “We didn't do that. It does allow me to play some other kids.” single Delton Every Kellogg player took the court Monday at one point or another, with reserves like Randi Pash doing some serv­ ing. Taylor Blacken provid­ ing some serves and solid defense, Raissa Mendonca firing some jump serves and Thornapple Kellogg’s Annie Pennfield reaches forward to dig a Saxon serve during doing a little setting. her team’s contest with Hastings at Monday’s Barry County Invitational in Middleville. The Panthers took the tro­ (Photo by Brett Bremer) phy Monday, and will be looking for another one in a “We didn't know anything have a great coach, obvious­ Hastings both ended the day 1 -1 -1. They split their match, couple weeks. Delton will about them (at Hopkins). We ly,” said Woodall of Delton. have to go through Gull Lake didn't know they were “That’s definitely a program with TK winning game one and then likely Lakewood to ranked. We just knew they he has built up. That's what I 25-14 and Hastings winning win the Class B volleyball were Delton,” said TK head would like to do eventually.” game two 25-19. Both teams beat Maple Alyssa Bowerman led TK district tournament which coach Stacey Woodall. Gull Lake is hosting the first She added that her team with 13 kills on the day, Valley, who was 0-3 on the week of November. sometimes has sometimes has trouble while Jessica Pitsch and day. Thornapple Kellogg hosts “If we play great on a against teams it knows are Amanda Nicholas had nine given day, we can beat supposed to be very good each. TK's Adrienne Palmer another quad this coming somebody we probably probably coming into a match. The had 21 digs, while team­ Monday, then the Saxons shouldn’t beat.” Magelssen first game against TK, a 25-7 mates Kate Scheidel and and Trojans will be in action said. “That’s where we are Delton win, was the best Nicole Ybema had 19 each. at the O-K Gold Conference trying to be at the end of the game the Panthers played all Scheidel also ended the day tournament hosted by South Christian Nov. 1. season, because that's what day long, with 31 assists. Thornapple Kellogg and we're going to need to do They're good and they here.” Thornapple Kellogg won i one of three games against Over 34 years ofexperience w -.wjr v/rtr/ ycuiyui ou/cv the Panthers earlier in the season. at the Hopkins Invitational, but couldn't WATER CONDITIONING Delton with keep up Monday. 'PMb * , -w ■ *1 d Thornapple Kellogg senior Amanda Nicholas blasts an attack for a kill late in game one against Hastings at Monday’s Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) M( aynards Wrestling clinic signup deadline is November ' WAYNARC'S wan* ccnohicning MU I m® • WTW SOHTMRS ▼ i I I 6 maw*' jIB Registration is open to those kindergarten in eighth through grade (wrestlers K-2 grades must have a parent present at all times). Coaches from Thornapple Kellogg High School will teach, along with many of the high school The Thornapple Area Parks Recreation and Commission will hold a wrestling clinic Tuesdays and Thursday, Nov. 4, 6. 11 and 13, at the Thornapple Kellogg High School in the wrestling balcony (small gym) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. I I make the move now a Ji tr- • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice_ -f—■- -- A o/fc C I I Ut cal Hus Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. i 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 1 WBUHANCE four partner m protectton 616-891-9294 06GGC257 wrestlers. Everyone is wel­ come regardless of skill level. The clinic provides an introduction to wrestling for beginners. For young ath­ letes who have wrestling experience, it is an opportu­ nity to refine skills and develop new techniques. Wrestlers will be divided into groups according to age, weight and skill levels. Each wrestler should have gym shorts, T-shirt and clean gym shoes. In order to preserve the wrestling mats, shoes should be brought to the gym, not worn. Registration is open until Nov. 1, and the fee is $25 per person with a family maxi­ mum of $50. Each partici­ pant will also receive a Tshirt. If registration is not post­ marked by Nov. 1, place­ ment cannot be guaranteed, and shirts may not be avail­ able. Registration forms have been distributed through Thomapple Kellogg schools. Anyone who needs a reg­ istration form may contact TAPRC Director Kelly Pino at 269-795-8853. V :* SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Call us at 616.891.0303 today! 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The Scots went from sev­ enth on Friday afternoon, to 11th after a tough 18 holes Saturday. “The first day was really good,” said Caledonia junior Courtney Corson. “The second day wasn't," said sophomore Stacie Moll. “The second day it was hard, because you're com­ paring yourself all day (to how you did on the first day),” added Corson. It was the first trip to the state finals for Corson, Moll, and fellow sophomores Katie Demeuse and Lillian Switzer. Demeuse missed the second day, with a bad back. The Fighting Scots fired a 397 Friday at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti, and a 438 on day two, to finish with a total of 835. But it was a happy ending to the week­ end, as Gregory ended the tournament in a tie for fifth place individually with Hastings' freshman Gabrielle Shipley. Both fin­ ished the 36-hole tournament with a score of 170. Gregory was a part of the state finals at the end of all four of her varsity seasons at Caledonia, and was the seventh place medallist last fall. “I was very pleased,” Gregory said. “I bumped up two spots in one year and I got to share my medal with a really great girl. I’m glad for ) You Could Be Suitering from “Dry Eyes” < ■3-^ ME-? r«- c•.’j;*- J 5 Do Your I _ 'A II1) X* • Caledonia senior Britni Gregory accepts her medal on the porch at Eagle Crest Golf Club Saturday, after tying for fifth place at the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) her.” Gregory fired an 83 Friday, and an 87 Saturday. Her fellow O-K Gold Conference competitor. Shipley, shot an 86 Friday and an 84 on Saturday. “I guess people are happy and congratulating me for being a freshman and getting fifth out of 90," Shipley said. “I wanted to win, but it did­ n't happen. Maybe next year.” Neither one of them was happy with their first day score. “I thought I shot horrible the first day," Gregory said. “As soon as I came in, I saw all these girls hit the high 80’s and 100's, and decided that (83) ain't that bad. Then -- Eyes Burn, I kind of let it go.” Birmingham Seaholm senior Alexandra Lipa won a three-hole playoff with DeWitt senior Liz Nagel to earn top honors on the week­ end. Lipa fired a 78-74-152, and Nagel 71-81-152. Mona Shores junior Brooke Adamczak was third with an 80-83-163, and Milan’s Lindsey Lammers fired an 86-80-166 to place fourth. Lipa and her Birmingham Seaholm teammates won the team state championship, with a 353-354-707. Battle Creek Lakeview was second at 352-371-723, and DeWitt third at 365-388-753. East Lansing tied for fourth with Mona Shores at 774. 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And just 33.45 points to set a new pool record on the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings Thursday night, during the Trojans O-K Rainbow Tier III dual against Wyoming United. She got both as she recorded her best dive of the night, scoring 46 points, to finish with a total score of 237.5. Sheldon said the 46 was about an average score on the dive for her, but “I was more nervous about it, because I've been working on a new dive and that's a lead up for it and I couldn't remember exactly when I was supposed to come out of it. In the end muscle memory took over.” That final dive wasn't the only thing familiar that was different to Sheldon Thursday. She jumped from the board on the west side of the CERC pool, rather than the east, for the first time in competition after using it in practice along with a new harness which hangs from the rafters on that side of the pool. Sheldon is working on tougher dives, to be able to score bigger points as the season winds down. She has already qualified for region­ al, and would like to make a return trip to the state finals this fall. TK-Hastings' girls scored a 116-51 win over Wyoming United, winning every event except the 100-yard breast­ stroke. Sheldon's team record in the diving competition was just one of three set by the Trojans Thursday. Sophomore Natalie VanDenack. who's already qualified for the Division 1 state finals in the 100-yard freestyle, set new team records in the 100- and 50yard freestyle events while just missing the state qualify­ ing time in the 50. “It gets so frustrating, VanDenack said, of just missing the state mark. “I did the same thing in the 100. I was just about to it at 57.13 (seconds) and it's 57.09. This time it's .02. Hopefully, I'll get it at conference.” VanDenack won the 100 Thursday in 56.18 seconds, and took the 50 in 25.81. The state qualifying mark in Division 1 in the 50-yard freestyle is 25.79 seconds. Of the 12 events, VanDenack's name is now on the team record board in seven of them including the two she set Thursday, all three relay races, and the 200-yard freestyle and 100yard butterfly. “That is really special. I never thought I’d be this good in high school,” VanDenack said. i The Trojans’ Patricia Garber makes her way through the pool in the 1OO-yard breaststroke Thursday night, she finished fourth in the event with a time of 1:24.33. (Photo by Brett Bremer) V. 5 i FSW ■ Er? i. 5* m —i ■ ■ ■■ i Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Katie Romanak flies over the pool as teammate Danielle Rosenberg touches the wall to start the fourth leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay against Wyoming United Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It's been a wonderful experience, and I'm only a sophomore. I've got two more years left.” Audrey Hoag was the only other swimmer to win two individual events Thursday for TK-Hastings. She took the 500-yard freestyle in 6 minutes 5.64 seconds, then won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:12.24. Hoag also teamed with Elizabeth Chappelow, Katy and Fluke, Alecia Strumberger to win the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:58.12. In the other relays, the team of Mandy Buehler, Alex de Goa, Strumberger, and Chappelow won the 200yard medley event in 2:06.70 and Erin Humphrey, Fluke, Danielle Rosenberg, and Katie Romanak won the 400yard freestyle race in 4:33.74. Other individual wins for TK-Hastings came from Beth Fuller in the 200-yard freestyle (2:24.09), Romanak in the 200-yard individual medley (2:36.02), and Rosenberg in the 100yard butterfly (1:07.06). Taryn Edsall took Wyoming United’s lone win, with a time of 1:16.93 in the 100 breast stroke. The three Trojan divers, Sheldon, Courtney DeWent. and Tracy Hodges, celebrat­ ed their fine day by doing simultaneous cannon-balls before the swimming races started up again. 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No. 44/November 1, 2008 Davenport dedicates new student center by Fran Faverman r eCI JYO1 £ loiisoi isino'j IfiD 2 EOTO iziviG m£fD biui«2 tbsojT ki&fril£ rslqgib sriT (riqoTl li nsifT izud ol III?. 3T£ orlT u *m£o adl oi I lirw airloiM 3 Writer Davenport University had a lovely fall day for the ded­ ication of its new student center. The* sun streamed in through the glass and made the airy, spacious building appear to be even roomier than it is. The new student center includes a fieldhouse capable and activities staffs, student lounges and a cafe occupy the rest of the facility. The ceremony opened with the singing of the national anthem by Mary Rademacher. A procession of athletic teams (the men and women Panthers) and student organ­ izations entered the floor of the fieldhouse and took their seats in the two reserved sec­ tions. The procession of a combined 20 men's and women's teams and student organizations was led by the men's hockey team which has won its first national championship. Many of the other Panther teams have also done well in their indi- vidual sports. The student organizations represented were the Legal of seating 1,500 spectators and a vast gymnasium with three courts, a fitness center, climbing tower, and running track. Offices for athletic department and student life Davenport University’s new student center was dedicated Friday. Scot boys win first regional championship in twelve years A Assistants Club; Delta Epsilon Chi, the student business fraternity; the Residence Hail Community Council, the Alternative Spring Break, a group that substitutes social action for spring break; Connect, a group focusing on spiritual values; and the Global Student Organization, a group interested in promot­ ing knowledge of the world. Ken Bovee, chairman of Davenport University Board of Trustees, kept the focus on the students and on brevi­ ty when he welcomed the audience, saying that although the new facility marked a milestone in the of Davenport history University, the greatest pride was in the school's students. He also introduced interim President Michael Volk. “The field house repre­ sents a major addition to the university and campus," Volk said. “We are especial­ ly grateful for the support of Caledonia Township govern­ ing officials and community ... Our student center is a cru­ cial building block in the growth of our campus. We started this campus just three years ago with the construc­ tion of our academic build­ ing and residence hall. “This multipurpose facili­ ty unites the student life and athletics functions under one roof and provides an ideal location for our students to participate in sports, exercise and social activities. A full college experience must go See CENTER, page 10 » ♦WK! Speedway in Brooklyn, and Thompson. Sterzick was third with won their first regional Sports Editor Caledonia’s varsity boys' championship since John half a mile to go, and Was by Portage cross country team won its Soderman coached the Scots passed Division 1 Regional to an eventual state champi­ Northern's Shaun Slater. By the time the runners started Championship trophy on onship in 1996. hitting the chute towards the “ We talked about that Saturday, and waited until finish, Sterzick had retaken going in, having an opportu ­ Tuesday to turn it into the Volleyball enthusiasts are thrilled with Davenport’s new volleyball court, included in Slater and passed Holt's Eric nity for a win," Caledonia athletic department to put on the student center. Spitz and Grand Ledge's head coach Ben Thompson display. There were kisses. The said of Saturday's regional. Brockton Feltman to take the trophy came to practice. “They don't come around title. Caledonia had two girls Then it was time to get down that often." Fighting Scot senior who are Brooklyn bound. to business. The state finals Anthony Sterzick was the Sophomore Courtney are still ahead. The Fighting Scot team individual regional champi­ Stauffer finished ninth indi­ earned its third straight trip on as well, finishing his race vidually in 20:00.7 and sento the State Finals, which in 16 minutes 20.4 seconds. ll It was great. I thought he will be held this Saturday at International ran a perfect race," said See CAL CROSS, page 17 Michigan Association of Mapping a geographic information by Sandra Ponsetto Professionals. Her communi ­ systems (GIS) technician for S/a# Writer ty involvement includes 11 years. She also worked as In the general election being a trustee for the a research assistant at Tuesday, Nov. 4, Democrat I Thornapple Players, and she WMU's Research GIS Anger Rosemary and also participates in The Center for two years and has Republican Russ Yarger will Revue, Thornapple Wind GIS Professional certifica ­ vie for the Barry County Band and Hastings City tion. While she has no previ ­ Drain Commissioner post •n 45 Band. ous political experience, <L currently held by Thomas C. Doyle, who chose not to seek Anger is the director-at-large for Michigan Counties' re-election. See DRAIN, page 9 Yarger and Anger squared off with five other Republican drain commis­ sioner candidates before the August primary. Anger was the on unopposed ticket, and Democratic • Two compete for state rep 87th his defeated Yarger district seat Republican opponents by garnering 2,310 votes (27 • TK grad running for state board of percent) to earn his spot on education seat the November ballot. • Caledonia Village Council has only Anger, who earned a mas­ write-in candidates Caledonia’s varsity boys’ cross country team celebrates its Division 1 Regional ter’s degree in geography from Western Michigan Championship Saturday afternoon at Portage West Middle Sch°o1- Team members • Trojans ’ Winchester says that she ’ s University in 2003, has Competing for coach Ben Thompson (front) in the race were (from left) Matt Lacina in it to win it worked in for Barry County Ben Diefenbach, Evan Zych, Jordan Johnson, Kort Alexander, Anthony Sterzick, and Land Information Service as by Brett Bremer ______ Two vie for Barry County Drain Commissioner post Other county races decided in primary A I In This Issue I - » I Dylan Anderson. (Photo by Dudley Campfield) I 4 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008 Two compete for state rep 87th district seat by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Two Ionia County resi­ dents will be on the ballot Tuesday for the 87th District State Representative seat. Incumbent Brian Caliey from Portland is being chal­ lenged by Saranac Democrat Greg Grieves. Grieves, 61, is the owner of Saranac Tank Inc., a com­ pany that builds plating equipment for the surface finishing industry. Grieves is a graduate of Saranac High School, and after a failed Ionia County Commissioner race in 1990, this is his sec­ ond attempt at political office. “I’ve ran before, and I pay taxes,” said Grieves. “I guess (that's) about as political as I get.” His community involve­ ment includes serving as a member of the Lions Club for 20 years, participating in the Jaycees for 15 years, vol­ unteering as a Boy Scout cub master and den leader, and coaching Little League base­ ball. Grieves said he decided to run because of a “lack of par­ ticipation by people in our area and most areas ... It’s pretty much a one-party sys­ tem, and we need more peo­ ple running for office that can help with governing the state. “We need to conserve more. We’re not able, to afford all the things we’re doing, not just nationwide, but statewide?’ Grieves said he is the best candidate for the job because “the government does not stay up to its end of the bar­ gain. We need to hold people responsible.” He added that he does not “have a lot of ties with the insiders” and that he doesn’t answer to special-interest groups. Grieves said, “I like to think I have enough gumption to go around or get something started that needs to be done.” Adding that it is the responsibility of the citizens to hold public officials responsible, Grieves went on to say, “I think that the sys­ tem that we are using needs to be maintained,” mentioning specifically the upkeep of roads and bridges. “It just needs to be maintained and run like it should be ... There’s a lot of loopholes and ‘good-old-boy’ over­ sights, and we don’t get the full benefit of the taxes being paid.” Grieves did not express any discontent with the incumbent’s performance in the office, but said he thinks he can do better. “We've got good people doing the job now,” he said, “I think they’re good, but I think they could do more.” The most important issue facing his district, said Grieves, is jobs. “Geeze, we need jobs,” he said. “I want my grandkids — I want my kids — to be able to have jobs.” Grieves said he wants to put an emphasis on positions such as manufacturing and road work. “We been satisfied think­ ing we’re just a service roup,” he said of the direc­ tion of employment in the United States. “You can’t maintain government. You can't go around the world starting wars and not lose, The funding is not here.” Grieves said to maintain and add jobs to Michigan, he would stop working with and giving tax credits to compa­ nies that take jobs out of the state and the country. “We should have enough character to know if you take Now Contracted work from my backyard, we lose ... That’s not being unit­ ed. it’s not being good to your neighbor,” he said of the states working together. Grieves said he wants peo­ ple to know he is married with six children and has lived in the area all his life. Caliey', 31, earned a seat in the state representative’s office when he was elected in 2006. Before that, he served four years as vice chair of the Ionia County Commission. “That was my first public office held,” said Caliey of his position on the county board. “I’ve been a life-long volunteer for political caus­ es, both at the national and local level.” Caliey graduated from Ionia High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Michigan State University and a master’s of business administration from Grand Valley State University. He worked in banking for almost 11 years, most of which was spent at Ionia County National, or what is now First Bank. Caliey worked mostly as a commer­ cial loan officer and was employed with Irwin Union ank when he was elected to the state post. In addition to his political involvement, Caliey said he has been an active member of the Portland Baptist Church, acting as the song leader on the deacon board. 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Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3888 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-2001 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, MI 48813 800-307-8897 - r I ** S-; Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. David D. Harrell. M.D. Paul A. Brown. DO. •r I Ann Hemmeke. O.D. Laura Kenyon. .O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D Caliey said some of the ways he wants to help the state economy are to expand small business credit, some­ thing he got into the Michigan Business Tax wording. “We can open up a lot wider to include more busi­ nesses,” he said of the assis­ tance that will help small businesses grow. “That's going to do a lot more for trying to create jobs in Michigan than trying to bring them in from wherever around the world.” Caliey said another way to help businesses and help the economy is to address issues surrounding health care, “We need to have options available where individual policy members can get group rates through loose associations,” he said, adding that he wants to bring down the cost of health care for small businesses. “That would have the biggest impact of anything we can do. So many are in a position where they just go without now.” Caliey said the final thing he wants to do to help the economy and bring jobs to Michigan is focus on diversification. “That's not a luxury now,” he said, “It’s a matter of sur­ vival.” He focused particularly on alternative energy. He said allowing net metering or shortening payback time on alternative energy “will allow more people to afford to make their own energy.” He said a demand for alter­ native energy creates a new market for things that need to be manufactured. “And in Michigan, we have a ton of excess manu­ he facturing capacity,” he said. Caliey added that if the state makes a public commit­ ment to a move toward alter­ native energy, it would improve the chances of get­ ting manufacturers in the state for the alternative ener­ gy parts and systems. He said he is the best choice for state representa­ tive because, “I have approached the job of state representative as one of lead­ ership through service. 1 believe I brought a level of transparency to this job that our district has never seen before.” Caliey said he has a track record of voting the interests of his district, “whether or not that matches up with the interests of my political party or any other special interests, for that matter.” The incumbent said he is especially looking forward to another term in the House of Representatives because his last term has offered him a lot of experience and helped him build relationships. Caliey said something he is working on right now to help the people of Michigan is the Financial Accountability and Transparency Act that would provide a searchable data­ base for every state expendi­ ture. “Right now, it’s so easy for a politician to say some­ thing like, ‘We're cut to the bone,”’ said Caliey. “In. terms of overall spending growth, 1 think it would be stunted if you opened up the checkbook ... Let the people decide whether spending is appropriate or not.” Caliey is married with two children. 1 - & & $ I *' ! $ n > ■ & i 1 $ ... i Itaiisi V h raailh ji .11 EHMlBfeS Mil 31W1I ‘.IllC Village of Caledonia receives tree grant by Fran Faverman Specialists, PLC nr m has worked with Junior Achievement and also has been a Rotary Club member. As state representative, Caliey serves on several committees, including tax policy, health policy, bank­ ing and financial services, retiree health-care reform, as well as on a sub-committee to the health policy committee to address the shortage of nurses in the state. He is the chairman of the house Republican campaign committee and the vice chair of a community college caucus. Caliey said he decided to seek re-election because, “There is just so much more to do. We have challenges that face our state. Solutions are in front of us. I believe the legislature just needs the will and the courage to make some pretty tough choices coming up.” The state representative said he also wants to keep his seat because, “I'm also really embarrassed and disappointed by the performance of the whole political arm of state government, and I have a determination to improve upon that performance.” Caliey said one of the ways he wants to improve the state is to change some of the membership in the legis­ lature. He said he wants to bring in “people that will stand with me to make the right choices.” The biggest issues facing his district right now, he noted, are jobs and the econ­ omy. He said he is working on several ways to approach those issues. “Government’s main role should be to remove obstacles to success in business, particularly small business,” he said. Staff Writer Late last week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the Village of Caledonia is the recipient of a grant to plant trees. Lisa Segard, chairperson of the Village of Caledonia Tree Board, wrote in an email, “We got it! — $3,375 (50/50 match) — enough to plant 30 street trees in front of virtually every residential property within the village without a street tree.” Segard said she is so excit­ ed because the constraints of the village budget mean there is never enough money for trees. “ We can replace trees we lose but we don’t get to add many because we also have to do the pruning and trim­ ming. 1 happened to see something about the pro­ gram, and 1 decided to see if we could get some money,” she said. A • street tree, she tree. explained, is the tree on the strip of ground between the sidewalk and the street. While residents of Glen Valley can expect to see some additional trees, Segard estimates that most will probably go to the older sec­ tion of the village. The rules for the Glen Valley develop­ ment require the homeowner to install the first tree; only after the first tree is in place on the strip will the property become eligible for a tree supplied by the village. Kevin Sayers, state coor­ dinator with the DNR’s urban and community forestry program, said, “These grants will provide important support to help maintain our urban forests and enhance the livability of our communities.” The grants are federally funded through the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service instatoI Illi H 4 I state and private forestry program. HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com i Goodrich DUALITY 269-205-490 THEATERS Downtown Hastings on State St. Rocking Seal* • All Digital Sound Froo Drink Refill! • 25c com refills s4 tos4.50 J 7/ ALL SEATS except adult evening a A Q Stadium Seating O No passes SHOWTIMES 10/31-11/6 REE & FALL MATINEES [ Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM 1 1/1 1 KU MG FU PAMPA (PG) Q © THE HAUNTING OF MOLLY 1 HARTLEY (PG 13) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:45. 2:45. 5 »• ,7:10.9:20 u. 7:10. 9:20 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:00, W. (PG-13) I RS s,•s SAT/SUN/TUE 1:10, 4:00.6:50,9:30 Ill FRI/MON/WED/TH 6:50.9:30 O © HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 (G) I SAT/SUN/TUE 11:15.1:45. 4:15, £40.9:10 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:15, 6:40. 9:10 O SAW V (A) 9 1 u SAT/SUN/TUE 1:00,3:10. £20,7:30.9:40 FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:20,7:30.9:40 r iV r & g co on Ft E E ZOozDRINK With 13 OU pUfl tMHM " d 4607 bAQ Of txAtery popr.otn i i 4 4 �— •n Page 3 The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008/ Caledonia Village Council TK grad running for state has only write-in candidates board of education seat w * I 4 1 Ik by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Three residents — Craig Mitchell, Scott Gray and Danielle Speers — have filed declarations of intent as write-in candidates for the post of trustee on the village council, the elected govern­ ing body for the Village of Caledonia. The vacant slot on the ballot occurred when Dan Inman, the incumbent, chose not to for a full term. To vote for a write-in can­ didate for the position of vil­ lage trustee, the voter needs •II to go to the village portion of the ballot and under the office of trustee, write, in the spaces provided, the name or names of the write-in candi­ dates he or she wishes to vote for, and then mark the circles to the right. Craig Mitchell has been a village resident for six years and is the regional manager for a food products company. He and his wife, Jeanette, have two children who Emmons attend Lake Elementary School. He has volunteered in the American s? &J K VS S' S N. £ : * % Sk ST ■Ss, j Caledonia High School. She and her husband, Eric, have two children and have lived in Caledonia with their fami­ ly for four years. She is a homemaker who has devel­ oped an interest in local gov­ ernment. She said that the decision to become a write-in candi­ •Il ­ date was her first time expo sure to elective politics. “I had gotten curious and interested and a neighbor asked me if I would be inter­ ested,” she said. Her previ­ ous expression of interest was an application for the Village of Caledonia Planning Commission. Voters should be aware that the first page of the bal­ lot has the candidates for all partisan federal, state and county offices. The second side of the ballot has the Caledonia village and township offices, the nonpartisan judicial offices (the state supreme court, the 3rd dis­ trict state court of appeals, and the Kent County circuit, probate and district courts), and the two ballot proposals. Youth Soccer Organization program in (AYSO) Caledonia and has also vol­ unteered in the baseball and softball programs. Asked why he chose to run for the trustee post, he answered, “ I felt it was time to give back to the communi­ ty we live in.” Scott Gray has lived in the village for three and a half years; he is an attorney employed in the legal depart­ ment of a firm in Kent County. He and his wife, Annette, have two children. In addition to volunteering in the AYSO program, he is a member of the board of directors of the Caledonia Education Foundation and is active in the Glen Valley Homeowners Association where he serves on the archi­ tectural control committee. Why did he choose to run? “ I felt it was the logical thing to do,” he said, noting that Village President Scott Williamson had asked him to consider running. Danielle Speers is a native Caledonian and a graduate of Staff Writer Dwain Reynolds III is 21 years old and is working as a day care teacher for school­ age kids as he works on his degree in secondary educa­ tion at Western Michigan University, with a major in social studies and a minor in history. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 2004. “I have decided to run for Michigan's State Board of Education because I am cur­ rently in the Michigan edu­ cation system and see the problems that occur," said Reynolds, who is one of nine candidates running for two •Il open positions on the board. He is a candidate for the Green Party. Reynolds said he believes that he is the best candidate for Michigan’s State Board | of Education because he sees first-hand issues that are being faced by students, par­ ents, teachers and communi­ ties. “I am also the only candi­ date whose goal is a com­ plete reformation of the sys­ tem in order to create an equal education system for all,” he said. “No longer should race, gender, disabili­ ty, age or wealth play part in how much education one can receive or make of him/her­ phone number and e-mail self.” address listed for him on the Issues facing the state party’s Web site, to ask him his views on higher educa­ tion issues and how he expected to have an impact on those issues. Contact with the candidate was unsuccess­ ful. if. AI rea resident on ballot for A .T’ U of M Board of Regents ■■ |ir am by Fran Faverman ■ ’•U Sta# Writer Although most voters do not generally pay much attention to the minor party candidates on the ballot, vot­ ers in Caledonia and Gaines townships might have a rea­ son to do so. They will have the opportunity to vote for •i Mint jnm I’ ’ K I> IfSSSt g * 4 I* it Residents in some com­ munities in Barry County will have no choices for township or village posts l*,e listed on the ballot. Some incumbents were not chal­ lenged this year; others were challenged but won in the I -• PSSSt. 7^, 1J IIP I £ =ct I Hair Care for CD I Wren . we Can Help! Rosemary Repel Hair Care Organic herbs of rosemary, citronella, tea tree and lavender infused with aloe, jojoba, vitamins and minerals to create the perfect hair care for children Fabulous, clean, manageable hair and it has — —-----------been shown to repel head lice! I ClMUIV • - - • ' Gaines Township resident Richard Ryskamp, MD, who was nominated by the U.S. Taxpayers Party as a candi­ date for a seat on the University of Michigan loard of Regents. The Sun and News has attempted to repeatedly reach Ryskamp, using the Some communities have elections with no challenges sips iff • 12 million cases of head lice reported each year • Lice are becoming resistant to over the counter treatments • Prevention is the key to stop lice outbreaks in schools, daycare centers and summer camps I 1, We also carry .V I "tu***^ 1 1 r Lice Goodbye Treatment Kits! ^ONTEMPO J^ALON Boutique /aloh, inc' 616-891-1093 Aveda - Redken - Nioxin 9551 Cherry valley, Caledonia Village Centre www contemDQsalonandboutique.com by Patricia Johns o o o *4 O O o Aug. 5 primary. The election in the Village of Freeport is uncontested. Running for village president is Wade Brown. Yvonne Aspinall is running for clerk, Dorothy Kelley, treasurer, and trustee candidates are Lyle Blough and LuAnn Forbes. Running unopposed in Irving Township are Supervisor George London, Clerk Carol Ergang, Treasurer Lynnette Wingeier, and trustees Charles Boulter and Larry Brummel Jr. Running unopposed in Yankee Springs Township are Al McCrumb for supervi­ sor, Janice Lippert for clerk, John Jerkatis Jr. for treasur­ er, Mary L. Cook and Jack Finkbeiner for trustees, and Charles Misak for constable. Write-in candidates across the state had to register by Oct. 24, but their names will not appear on ballots. board of education include students being “overwhelm­ ingly deprived'’ of essential learning supplies, and class­ room overcrowding has become the norm. “Our teachers are under­ paid, and layoffs are raging widespread throughout the state. Post-secondary educa­ tion costs continue to rise at an alarming rate and are eliminating the opportunity for many Michigan residents to receive a college education," he explained. Reynolds also said he sees the impact of the increased testing in the schools as neg­ ative. “The standardized curricu­ lum is de-skilling our teach­ ers, adding to the overcrowd­ ing problems that already existed, and stealing valuable knowledge from our youth." Reynolds said he believes quality education is one of the most essential compo­ nents of living in an everchanging, free, democratic society. “The quality of our schools and other learning facilities is failing us,” he said. “In its ideal form, pub­ lic education allows all citizens to develop to their maximum potential and make informed decisions that will affect them throughout their lives. It is time to create a system in which everyone has the ability to make the best of themselves and where everyone starts out on an equal playing field." Education needs more equality, he said “It should only be hard work and dedication that determines how far someone can go and what they can become. We need a system that is set up to take and progress the entire nation by educating our youth to dis­ cover new ways to improve it.” Information on his 21point platform can be seen at www.dreynolds2008.org. Celebration today to honor Jessica Price The village of Freeport will host a celebration Saturday, Nov. 1, to honor native Jessica Price, who gained national attention recently on television the show “America's Got Talent." Viewers across the country repeatedly voted for Price to advance to the next level. She ultimately made the top 10. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the communi­ ty center. Price and her band will perform. do Your Eyes Burn, �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 Welcome to (Dutton Tlnitef Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life is Truth Thy Rev. Richard J. Miller — Rev. David Klompien Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm 698-6850 WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth David M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School....................................................................... 9:45a.m. www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 All walks, One faith Sunday Morning Worship Service..................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................................... 6:00p.m. I BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) •I* xx57 Cherry Valley Caledonia. MI. 49316 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) Phone: 616-891-1703 www.caledoniacrc.org Pastor Scott Greenway Senior Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Sunday Worship: Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH <1 9:00, 9:30 & 11: 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! ______ i _.__ JOURNEY CHURCH Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch.com Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and High School Youth October 29 - Youth Halloween Party Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org nr • Tridspe-rufanl < 2415 McCann Rd. (1 “A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m 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. Sunday Services fr* A Faith Community of the PC(USA) c* mi¥-< Lull) h >.imxLrn\v< m L-I Nursery available iluouvhoui. Everyone is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valiev, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 •616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. w Sunday Morning Worship .......................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages....................11:00 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays .......... i...6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke I SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: ............. 9:45 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. <• Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday....... 4:00 pm 9:30 am WlKi WAYFARER^ jneujlife COMMUNITY CHURCH & Mi • An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: hw,vvqyfarercc.org t atoii stints il W (*(& • I iand teas as as Whitneyville Fellowship Church EP»|«it W 4935 Whitneyville Ave. th Located between 52' 1 and 48"' St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Ajj -I Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.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" :• •' Finding the Way Together! AuTHFNTIC HE MODERN Rlf-vU CHbKCH ■ l-i FOR -('7. IIH' V.oPHRv WORLD Phone: (616) 868-6437 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue * II 00am - Contemporary day ofyour week Middleville Wesleyan Church www.lakesidecommunity.org A Place of Refuge 8 30am - Traditional the best Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Rev. Royle Bailard Located in Leighton Township Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am i Make Sunday Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church i 1 d nsi & W Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches exe/ch 17897 — CherryV^lley 8^: 17 J . 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: o A.M. Holy Communion 1v v V/T/7 V ice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... mils off SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES dFHetbobifiit Churrlj 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, children's Sunday School & ChoilS during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades fl Clje (Bib <ime J CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Itl- L*IK i 10:00 a.m, 5:30 p.m. 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Meeting you. your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Phone 891-9259 Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 111 Church Street GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 708 W. Main Street MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 ■5* MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Education hour 11:00 AM Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeossembly.org (616) 698-0749 middlevillecrc.org 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Word of Life Clubs............................................................... 6:45p.m. 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday Services We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. Sunday Worship Experience Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................................... 6:45p.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Caledonia > CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Service Times 9:30am - Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study Loving God. Loving People “The Family of God for All People” Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Morning: 9:30 am - Living Hope Assembly of God Redeemer Covenant Church I Bible ^Church feu - I 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto «• (616)891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord" Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor www. whitneyvillebible.org IFCA tab ■ * ■- 0 I F CE Running on Empty a ^cornerstone church www.cornerchurch.org Peace Church Ur' 0 A Place For YOU! ch Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton. Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 -A- • SUNDAY CELEBRATION Our Celebration Services are 8:30 AM (Traditional) and 11:00 AM (Contemporary) (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America A * *- < ■* Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship............................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................ 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ 7:00 p.m. ___________________ Pastor Merritt Johnson JWUW I1 ( I1 ,! ' II Uj I* i1 06651606 l-s /V “d ft •W « I �• • W— w •* -a - •• * -■- •*- *• - • •* T- I . •♦ • - — »9L*. * - ■ The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008/ Page 5 'V Races in the township include new and familiar names s by Patricia Johns Staff writer Thornapple Township has no contested races for clerk and treasurer. Susan Vlietstra is running for clerk and Debra Buckowing is running for treasurer. Five people are seeking the four open positions of trustee. The candidates are Republicans Ross DeMaagd. Walter Eavey, Patrick Harrison and William Kenyon. Also run­ ning for trustee is Democrat Gerald Toshalis. The posi­ tions will go to the top four vote-getters. This year, the race for supervisor has the incumbent Don Boysen being chal­ lenged by Robert L. Klinge and Patrick Strzelecki. Boysen is a Republican and Klinge and Strzelecki are listed as having “no party affiliation" according to information released by the Barry County Clerk’s office. Each candidate in contest­ ed races was asked to answer a brief questionnaire relating to his background, why he is the best candidate, and the most important issues facing Bit the township. Each also was given the opportunity to make a final statement. The answers of each candidate are listed below. 1 Nw I ’’kbr/” u W JS I• .. Wk *1 Trustee candidates <jFg Mi JI —W « ■u taffeta -• Ti X arrficsir: jffliiwiiitlr ,tarWk K J » t 4 rwrf! I *•*? 1 - ? ■1“ -___ 0* • DeMaagd, 54, has owned and operated a custom car shop. Street Dreams by Ross DeMaagd LLC on Cherry Valley Road for more than 18 years. from graduated He Wayland Union High School and has taken various cours­ es at Kent Career Technical and Grand Rapids Community Collage as well as numerous classes on sub­ jects including business administration, management, marketing, emergency med­ ical technician and firefight­ er, private pilot as well as some psychology, leadership and Spanish. DeMaagd said he has served the public in many positions over the past 25 years. the “I served with Leighton Township Fire Department, Wayland Area Thornapple Ambulance, Emergency Township Services as firefighter and EMT, and I am currently serving on the Thomapple council from 1957 to 1961 and from 1997 to 2001. This is the reason he believes he is the best candidate for town­ ship trustee. He had to resign from council when he moved out of the village. Kenyon is a charter mem­ ber of the Middleville Lions Club and has twice been the club’s president. He has been in charge of the Lions Christmas parade for a num­ ber of years. One of the most important issues facing the community, the he said, said. is roads Finkbeiner/Crane bridge project for a second bridge in Middleville. Thornapple “The Township Emergency Services is one of the best. It is necessary that we maintain it," he said, adding that he also would like to have better and smoother roads. “I am interested in the welfare of this community, and I will serve the people," he said. Patrick Harrison graduat­ ed from the Thornapple Kellogg Schools and attend­ ed Michigan State University for one hear. He worked for 34 years at Steelcase, beginning as a production worker, and was a supervisor for 14 years. He has been a trustee since 2000 and has been on the planning commission since 1999. He was the South Metro (an organization of area fire departments and emergency service units) vice chair for four years. He serves as the chair of the EMS and utilities commit­ tees. He is also a member of the personnel committee of the board. He is also a member and chairperson of the pastor/parish committee of United Parmalee the Methodist Church. Harrison said, “I care about our community, and feel that I can make a differ­ ence." Important issues facing Thornapple Township, he isaid, are the public safety and welfare. This includes providing education and training to ensure firefighter safety," he said. Doing the very best in stretching tax dollars in the township is also important to him, he said. He would also like to keep jobs in the coun■ ty. r “I think that we should ' have plans and act pro­ actively and not just react as / things come to the board Township Planning Commission, Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance Committee and the Barry County 911 Central Dispatch Advisory Committee," he said. “I have been serving in a leadership capacity at Resurrection Life Church for well over 20 years." “I believe in serving and giving back to the communi­ ty," he continued. “I feel that with my business and leader­ ship background, my prob­ lem-solving approach can be very useful to the township board and that I am able to face issues objectively, with character and integrity." Reasons why he said he should be elected include, “As with each of us, finan­ cial matters are what I believe to be important issues that our township board faces. Our board has done a good job in keeping the budget balanced. With rising costs and shrinking revenues, our board will have to be careful to cost­ effectively provide services to the community." said, also DeMaagd “Believe it or not. not, in Thomapple Township, with rising nitrate levels, there is a concern for the future of our supply of good-quality drinking water. Stewardship now and preparation for the future are critical as the costs of any good solution to the problem are astronomical." In conclusion he said, “to survive in business, one must learn how to get things done, good people skills, planning, organizing, making deci­ sions in a timely manor, cost-benefit analysis, return on investment and more. I will bring these skills with me to the Township board." William Kenyon has lived in Thornapple Township for 77 years. He and his wife, Neva, a have two grown children Gayle Henning and David Kenyon. The senior Kenyon gradu­ from Thornapple ated Kellogg High School and worked for his father, Arthur, at Central Garage for 37 1/2 years. After the business closed. he worked for the Village of Middleville for 10 years and retired at the age of 67. a was he While resident, Middleville Kenyon served on the village & ‘ Ji** 06679915 b' iltV Caledonia American Legion #305 I ’0* Friday, Nov. 7,2008 5^, /th A Famous Legion FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY .00 per person I Served 5:30pm 7:30pm PUBLIC IS WELCOME each month," said Harrison. Gerald Toshalis said he is deeply committed to the enhancement of community life, environmental quality, sustainable agriculture and the local economy. “I will sponsor and sup­ port change when important, and I will work to preserve the traditional values of our community and township," he said. Toshalis was born and raised in West Michigan. He has been married to Barbara, a spiritual director and psy­ chotherapist in private prac­ tice. They are the parents of Eric and Kristine. The cou­ ple has lived in northern southern Indiana and California and for the past 15 years in Thornapple Township. He is on the library' advi­ sory board for the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. He and Barbara are active in outdoor events and hob­ bies including gardening, birding, hiking, kayaking and cross country skiing. We cherish our home in this beautiful township where we share life with a dog and two cats," he said. He is an ordained United Methodist pastor, a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a diplo­ mat in the American Association iof Pastoral Counselors. Toshalis has 22 years of clinical, administrative and teaching experience. experience, 14 years of parish ministry in West Michigan churches, 36 years of consultation experience in non-profit religious, medical and academic insti­ tutions. He serves on the board of a variety ot nonprofit service organizations. He has experience is con­ sensus-based goal develop­ ment, strategic planning, team building and conflict resolution. “In active retirement, I continue to focus my energy on the development and enhancement of healthy individuals, relationships and said organizations," Toshalis. “I am deeply grate­ ful for the many blessings of living in our community. I look forward to serving on the township board. Walt Eavey did not turn in a candidate questionnaire. Supervisor candidates Don Boysen is collegeeducated, a member of the community since 1956, a newspaper publisher for 30 years, has been an elected township official since 1974, and has been township supervisor for 28 years. He is active with the Middleville United Methodist Church. Church, the Middleville Rotary Club and other local organizations. “I understand and appreci­ ate how government must function to be responsible to the people," said Boysen. “In helping to manage a growin g community, I find that work­ ing with people is our great­ est challenge to make sure we are in tune with our com­ munity’s collective desires. I think my experience as supervisor and my desire to keep our community moving forward qualifies my candidacy." Robert Klinge is a gradu­ ate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and is the owner of Bob's Engine Hospital. He established the business in 1984. He has run for village president several times. He loves to go camping with his wife and enjoys hunting and fishing. He is a gun owner and col­ lector. He has lived in the township since 1963 and has observed the growth of the community through the years. “I feel I am the best candi­ date for supervisor because 1 have watched the communi­ ty grow over the years and have seen the pain and problems the community has gone through. I believe with this knowledge it will give me the insight needed to help the community through hard times as well as the good times. He said employment is the most important issue in the community. He explains that the current employment situ­ ation hurts the community. “We need to develop ideas to bring small business into our community so that we don’t have to travel into Grand Rapids for jobs. 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MANICURE 5* ■■ —V < HAS JOINED THE BROW TINTING / get through the hard times as well as a community can." He said he believes that it is important to explore what is available to the communi­ ty from state and federal lev­ els. Klinge said he also would like to see more residents involved in the planning process since “within a group of people there can be many good ideas open for development." Patrick Strzelecki has served in the 101st Airborne Division. He has a degree in law enforcement and prelaw with sociology and psychol­ ogy. He worked for two years with the Alpena Police Department and for seven years with the water well and environmental industry. “I will be the best choice for supervisor with my high energy level, open-minded­ ness, fresh outlook and new ideas as well as a common­ sense attitude," said Strzelecki. “I will not let the community down. I will be a positive reinforcement in the troubling times we are in." He added, “I am a citizen who cares about the commu­ nity. I want to help everyone here plan for the future. I will listen and respond to what citizens have to say. Change is inevitable, and I will make sure the right decisions are made to benefit us all." Strzelecki said he loves Thornapple Township and wants to work toward pre­ serving the character of the community while moving into the future. “I will be there for the farmers and business owners as well as each of the com­ munity members. I will work hard to bring new ideas and will use my enthusiasm to the best job possible, he said. One issue he said need to be addressed is high property taxes during times of extremely low property val­ ues. He concluded, “1 will use common sense in all decisions and do what it takes to make sure spending is realis­ tic. I am ready to serve Thornapple Township." THURJFRL WALK-INS WELCOME OR BY APPT. ‘ 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-340-0302 269-795-6005 06679979 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. « ■ t ? �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008 Orangeville candidates vie for supervisor, trustee, treasurer Orangeville Township is one of the communities in which party preference mat­ ters in the Nov. 4 election. Republican incumbent Tom Rook is being challenged by Democrat Jim Delaphiano for supervisor. Treasurer Vicki Ritchie is the incumbent and Democrat being challenged by Curt Daniels, a Republican. There are two trustee seats with Democrats David Brinkert and Richard Frank and Roger G. Smith with no party affiliation running against incumbent Republicans Linda Ribble and Robert Perino. Supervisor candidates “The past four years have been very exciting and chal­ lenging for the township,” said Tom Rook. “I truly enjoy working for this com­ munity. We are continuing to grow with community pride and involvement at all lev­ els.” Under his governance as supervisor, Orangeville has seen the following changes •7 said Rook: Built a new town­ ship facility and community center, built a new Veterans memorial, upgraded fire department fleet, implement­ ed emergency medical team and firefighter training pro­ grams, implemented food assistance programs and a soup kitchen, partnered with the Red Cross to provide a van for residents to use for transportation to medical appointments, added Orangeville Days, Days, and repairs to the Orangeville dams were completed with no taxpayers dollars used. Rook said he has been involved in the following projects: Gun Lake village discussions, Barry County zoning ordinance, Delton District Library and Patterson Road Gravel Mining. He serves on the Barry County 911 Review Committee, is president of the Barry County Michigan Township Association, Wayland Emergency Medical Service and the Gun Lake Sewer Authority. If elected. Rook said, “ I will continue to work for and guide this township for the improvement of our commu­ nity and protection of our resources.” Delaphiano has lived in the township for 41 years. He has been married for 36 years and has two children and five grandchildren. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School and has been part of the Orangeville Township Fire Department for 36 years. He has been a Medical First Responder for 15 years. He retired from General Motors after 35 years. He is a Red Cross volunteer and a member of the Orangeville Days and Orangeville parks committees. The most important assets of the township are its peo­ ple, said Delaphiano. Several community mem­ bers are working together to improve the township hall and park areas to make them more family friendly,” he noted. He said he is concerned about •it the impact of reduced funding for local govern­ ments. “I believe we need more community involvement. I believe the park is an impor­ tant issue. Not only do the adults and youths of this township need a safe play and have fun with family and friends, so do visitors to this area,” said Delaphiano. “I believe we need to strive to bring Orangeville Township into the 21st Century. I also believe everyone needs to work together to accomplish our goals, along with our needs and wants for the people of Orangeville Township.” Treasurer candidates Incumbent Treasurer Ritchie has been a resident of the township for 40 years. She is married to Bobbie and they have two daughters and three granddaughters. She graduated from DKHS and is a cosmetologist and the owner of Ritchie's Beauty Salon. She also recently earned a real estate license. “Owning a business in the township for 32 years allows residents to contact me at home, at my business and at the township hall if they have questions or problems,” she said. Ritchie has been the treas­ urer since 2000. During that time, the township improved tremendously, she noted. In 2002, the tax roll was put on computers so tax bills could be prepared in house. “Through my efforts, this saves our township approxi­ mately $12,000 annually. I also collect summer taxes so our township receives state funding of $2.50 per parcel. This brings in about $5,500 per year instead of letting the county treasurer do the tax collection,” she explained. Ritchie said she is not afraid to make tough deci­ sions, including the vote this past summer not to contract with the Delton public library. “The best asset of Orangeville Township is the residents who come together for a common goal such as the Veterans memorial, Orangeville Days and improving the park,” she said. Ritchie added that she believes the development of the new softball/baseball dia­ mond and playground for the children of the Orangeville community is a positive step. Challenger Curt J. Daniels is seeking the Orangeville Township Treasurer posi­ tion, challenging Ritchie. 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Currently, treasury's fund balance to do Association from 2002 to he enjoys life as a retired so and continue an active, 2004, and currently repre­ educator after 30 years, start­ long-term relationship with sents Orangeville Township the Gun Lake ing at Grand Rapids the Delton District Library." on Daniels said, “ I am more Improvement Board. He has Community College, where a trustee for he taught in the vocational than willing to take whatever been area of auto body, paint and classes are necessary to get Orangeville Township since repair, and then moved into my skills up to speed to ful­ 2004. He is married to Ruth social science at Comstock fill the office of treasurer. He added, “It is important Perino. They have two sons High School. “Since moving into the that all registered voters take and six grandchildren. When asked why he is the area, I have noticed growth advantage of their express and improvement, which privilege to cast their ballots best candidate he said, “1 includes new and upgraded on Nov. 4. I am ready to have been a township resi­ housing and businesses, care serve my community in any dent since 1994. As trustee, I of its natural resources way. As an experienced pro­ have served on the new including lakes and wood­ fessional for the past 30 township hall committee, lands, consistent care and years in the field of educa­ Orangeville Day committee, upkeep of roadways, and tion, particularly as an eco­ veterans memorial commit­ community nomics, social studies and tee and the parks and recre­ increasing involvement in the life and government teacher, I can ation committee.” He added, “My career in the Orangeville reputation of Orangeville offer Township board and resi­ business has helped develop Township,” said Daniels. On the decision to end a dents knowledgeable skills skills in leadership, business contract with the Delton and fresh vision. I believe it management, budget plan­ library, he said, Delton is necessary to continue to ning, grant writing, problem and personnel District Library is an out­ move forward with team­ solving standing facility, offering work, leadership and consen­ issues.” Important issues facing residents an array of pro­ sus-building. As township township grams to meet the needs of treasurer, I would pledge to the include, adults, teens and children. communicate and listen “Controlling growth for our For me, living in the heart of effectively with other board community and maintaining Orangeville Township the members, committees and our rural nature. We need to to distance to travel is nearly residents make continue to maintain the high equal between Martin library Orangeville Township an standard of our fire depart­ and Delton library; however, outstanding community in ment and township roads, my wife and I took a leader­ which to live and work for enforce zoning regulations, ship role in organizing the individuals and families. support optimum library concerned residents group “As a resident of services and support our favoring Delton District Orangeville Township for local businesses in achieving Library over Martin because the past 19 years, I have been growth,” he said. we felt an extreme lack of encouraged and excited to Perino encourages communication existed see growth and improvement Orangeville voters to re-elect between Orangeville resi­ along with continued and him for steady, thoughtful, dents and the township sustained responsibility balanced leadership. board.” toward our natural resources. David Brinkert has lived He explained that after ini­ Orangeville residents can be in the township for about 25 tially meeting in his home, proud of their achievements years and has been married this group of 15 residents as we continue to respect and for as long. The couple has a decided to canvass work in harmony with each daughter, age 24. He is the Orangeville residents with an other.” owner of The Gun Lake informative petition making Trustee candidates Grind. He was a member of them aware "tnat “that the Incumbent trustees are the UAW for 22 years before Orangeville Township Board Perino and Ribble. There are starting his business. He was had decided to look at Martin three challengers, and the top also a U.S. Marine. library in Allegan County as two vote-getters will be the He is active in the Barry an option/alternative to trustees for the next four County Democratic Party library services; and, that the years. and is currently chair of the Orangeville Township Board Perino is a graduate of St. party after having been vice has agreed to enter into a John's University College of chair. He hosts the County three-year contract, which Pharmacy with a bachelor of Forum. can be changed by either science degree in pharmacy. Previously, Brinkert ran party only after giving a six- He retired after 33 years in month notice, with Martin corporate business involving See ORANGEVILLE, page 7 library in Allegan County sales and marketing, finishusing some of our tax dollars [$1,000] and all of Orangeville’s penal fines and state funds [$8,000], “After gathering over 400 signatures from Orangeville residents who shared our concern, we took our report : to the board on May 13. Our I report fell on deaf ears because the decision had I been made, and board action had already been taken. WhO n Q C V AJ if* ♦ k c < com When asked if the board 1 wanted to see our signed service e, gteaLclaims L 1____ o petitions, they responded, 71 Mi I ‘no.’ When asked how many c multi disc pY signatures it would take to c eeff ^alh convince the board or what our next steps should be, Stauffer & Wiqaers they responded, ‘10 percent of registered voters in Insurance, Inc. 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March girls share a moment 1, Financial Focus st­ **• & aiiii! •5!’«WSfS 1 il J. ® ii niaitna 1 **1 Mii h i b Kitaj; » ■ at aiaE ■nuc Midi t r<»i! liras i ■floras I Mm11 r/pt je K i-'3/ ft J 00 *■ ■ Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 i. < r* 1' for the 87th house seat and for county commissioner. He is a founding member of the Orangeville Day committee the and serves on and Orangeville Parks Recreation Committee. He has participated in the Gun Lake Winterfest. He has of been a member Thomapple Valley Church for 15 years. One reason he thinks vot- The March girls share a moment. Here standing is the disapproving Aunt March (Beth Shank) looking askance away from Jo (Brit Jerzyk), Meg (Jamie Yonker) sitting next to Marmee (Taylor Oosting) as the serious Meg (Jessica Ganzevoort) and sweet Beth (Chelsea Self). . Professor Friedrich Bhaer, Kelsey Jay Miesen is Kitty Kirke and Grace Garnaat plays Maudie Kirke. Julio Nieves is the assis­ tant student director and stage manager. Ashley Hughes, Jessica Pitsch, Cody Kaiser and Nick Favreau are providing technical and stage help. Tickets are $5 apiece and are available at the door. < ORANGEVILLE, continued from page 6 SJ. Q tv Beth Shank as Aunt March, Kevin Hast as Mr. Laurence and Sam Casares as Laurie. Also in the cast are Casie Doran as Mrs. Moffet, Sara Keefe as Clara Moffet, Melyna Daryanani as Lizzy, Shelly Stusick as Katy, Gretchen Mortenson as Jenny, Melissa Morley as Mary and Clare Regan as Sarah. Amanda Chapin is Mrs. Kirke, Josh Tarpley is and 8. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women has been adapted for the stage by Thomas Hischak. Members of the cast are Ryan Hiltunen as Mr. March, Taylor Oosting as Marmee, Jessica Ganzevoort as Meg, Jo as Brit Jerzyk, Theresa Dodge as the adult Josephine March. 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He was against the for­ mation of Gun Lake village. “I would like to look into the zoning issues in the township," he said, adding that he has seen some con­ flict in the township between residents living along the lake and those living in more rural and agricultural areas. Other issues facing the township, he said, are the current economic conditions. He supports food pantries. “There are a lot of people with needs, and I would like to help," he added. If elected, Brinkert said he would watch finances and make sure that funds are spent well. “I would like to see the community remain a great place to live." he said. Ribble has been a lifelong resident of Orangeville Township, totaling more than 50 years. She is married with two sons and seven grandchildren. She is parts manager for Star Truck Rentals. “Keeping township roads maintained with the support of the road millage has kept our area one of the best in Barry County," said Ribble. 44 The yearly reviews between township board members ancj road commissioners keep everyone informed and up to date." Another top priority for the township, she said, is upgrading and supporting the Orangeville Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Response Service. “I feel it is a direct asset to our community,” she said “Many volunteer hours by men and women of our area over the years make the fire department what it has grown to be today. “Most people by now are familiar with the Veterans memorial, and I am very proud to have been able to help build this wonderful site in Orangeville Township.” In her view, issues facing the township include contin­ ued growth. “Growth in this township has been tremendous, and in the past four years of being on the board, I have been committed to the residents," she said. Ribble said she takes her responsibility to the township seriously and firmly believes that every resident's opinion needs to be heard, no matter how insignificant it might be. “I hope to serve another term to continue improving our community," she con­ cluded. “I work for the peopie." Roger Smith is one of the challengers for trustee. He has a two-year certification in electronics engineering from ITT certifications and certification in computer repair and Microsoft systems engineer. He has spent the last 10plus years as a computer and network support professional administrator. On the question of why he is the best candidate, Smith said, “Only the voter can decide who the best is. I am here to offer a choice. Like many Orangeville residents, I am not happy with the way our current board is run. I believe the board can do a better job in representing its people. I am stepping up at this time to represent everyone’s best interest; I am here for you, not special interest." Smith said he believes there are many important issues that hold different lev­ for els of priority Orangeville Township. “I believe the core to all of these issues is our current board. 1 believe our current board has failed its people. I believe it’s time for house­ cleaning and organization. Did you know the board can­ not produce a current set of bylaws that you are expected to live by?" Smith's agenda for the next f°ur years is to organize all township records for < I < » I See ORANGEVILLE, page 11 I Kids are back in school. a» Treat yourself to a nev^ 1SJX fall look for your XjjXx J hair and nails. 1 I in o I I 122 E. Main St. pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS Middleville, Ml 49333 795-7719 Middleville Family Dentistry Brian McKeown D.D.S. 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 * NOW OPEN FRIDAYS! OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 269.795.4400 A * -A. * 06679953 • • ••• 4 �*■1 ' * •• * *• Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008 School district bond refinancing possibility for Caledonia I! ITBUILD 0 3 1 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Approximately $15 mil­ in lion Caledonia Community Schools District bonds may be able to be refi­ nanced« in early winter, Ron Archer, finance director for the district, told board mem­ bers at this past Tuesday evening's monthly meeting of the school board. The bonds were issued in 1992 with a rate of 7 percent, and the 1999 bonds have rates ranging from 4 to 6 per­ cent. Archer, who has been researching the possibilities for a few months, said he is looking for a rate in the “low 4s,” a rate that would save the district about $600,000 in interest costs. However, the bond •it. market may not cooperate. He point­ ed out that the latest quote he had received was for a rate of 4.5 percent, an increase from a previously quoted rate. “Bonds go up when stocks go down,” he noted. The discussion arose in response to a motion being considered by the board, Treasurer Patricia Johnson introduced a motion to approve a resolution author­ izing issuing and delegating the sale of Caledonia Community Schools 2009 refunding bonds. Board Vice •it Ken president Yonker observed that district bonds have been refunded several times, and over $3 million has been saved. “In January, if the rate is favorable, we will do it for sale in February,” said Archer. “If the rate is not favorable, we will not.” He al so noted that the motion, if approved, would be valid for the entire year; that is, if the climate for refunding were more favor­ able later in the year, the administration would not need to come back to the board for another approval. The motion was approved unanimously. Superintendent Jerry Phillips supported making a contribution of $5,000 toward the purchase of a siren to warn of emergency weather. It would have a great advantage for our after­ school activities,'’ explained Phillips. “While the school has an early warning system, there is nobody to announce the emergency after the sec­ retaries go ho me.” He cited an instance involving a game at Byron Center where the field and the stands had to be cleared because of a weather emer­ gency. By making a contri­ bution, the district would be partnering with the village and township to purchase an emergency siren. The recom­ mendation to make the con­ tribution with funds from an activity account was approved. The board also took up a recommendation from the building committee to award a contract in the amount of $519,200 to . Oetman 44 Excavating for the earthwork and site utilities at the Paris Ridge Elementary School site. Robert McFarlane, vice president of operations, with Lakewood Construction, the construction manager for the project, said that his firm and the architects and engineers had conducted several inter­ views with the bidders, had checked references, and had found that the company had a good reputation and was definitely capable of doing the work. He also noted that 14 bids had been received for the project and that Oetman Excavating is from Wayland. In the discussion follow­ ing McFarlane's presenta­ tion, Yonker expressed reser­ vations about the bid, saying •It that he was always nervous about the lowest bidder. Board member Michael Patterson commented to McFarlane, “You have us protected on the downside.” Johnson asked, “What protection do we have?” McFarlane said, “We have binding legal agreements. We watch very closely. That is what you pay us for.” The committee’s recommendation was approved unanimously. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at the site, which is located on Warbler Road just south of the intersection of 108th Street and East Paris Avenue. Carol Purkey, assistant superintendent, presented six personnel changes to the board for approval: Joan Eisenhauer as custodial aide, til Tassey Handley as custodial aide, Barb Nemecek as resource center secretary, Nikki Owens as varsity dance coach, and Rob Hisey as freshman boys basketball coach. Five were new hires and replaced people who had left the district. The sixth was Matt Bocian who resigned as varsity baseball coach. Board Member Bill Donohue said that he had received several phone calls from parents concerned about the baseball coach position and how soon it would be filled. Purkey was able to tell him that the ,•It sition had been posted the pre­ vious week. The board approved the hiring recommendations. The final action item on the agenda was a recommen­ dation from the finance com­ mittee to accept the audit prepared by Norman and Paulsen PC. According to Phillips and Archer, the dis­ trict received a completely clean audit. Phillips reported that the Fighting Scots of Caledonia High School were in the football playoffs and would be playing Portage Central at the East Kentwood field Friday evening (last night), Normally the game would have in been played Caledonia but for the condition of the field. He said that the combination of four games in two weeks and rain made the field unplayable. Both coaches approved mov­ ing the game to East Kentwood to avoid player injuries. High School Principal Jim Glazier said that the expense to the district was minimal and would cover the cost of lights, security and workers. He added that the two schools had an agreement to cover such situations. “The team is coming off a 9-0 season,” said Phillips, “and their last season with­ out a loss was 8-0 in 1962.” Patterson, commenting on the hiring process that brought Coach Steve Uyl to the school, said, “It is a testi­ mony to the process to bring him in. Everybody benefited, especially the kids.” Other teams achieving recognition or having suc­ cessful fall seasons included the cross country teams — both boys and girls — who will represent Caledonia at the state meet. The golf team also had a good fall season, said Glazier. Groundbreaking for new athletic fields on 20 acres of the property purchased by the district in late summer is set for the spring. Phillips said that the new field will not be available in 2009 but should be in 2010. He noted that Calplex has to raise funds for its pro­ posed purchase of 20 acres. •It The possibility of the exist­ ing high school baseball field being lost to an extension of 100th Street was mentioned by Phillips who said that the district would share the new field with Calplex since Calplex currently uses the school field. In a conversation after the meeting, he said the district could not build on property it did not own, and there was no question of the district building on Calplex proper­ ty. In his discussion of the MEAP testing process, Phillips said that the state had controlled the process and had defined the testing times. He questioned the wisdom of 140- and 90minute test periods for ele­ mentary students. There were lots of glitches and the process needs improve­ ments, in his view. In other district news, Julie Nixon, a reading teacher at Dutton Elementary has been nominated as teacher of the year, said Phillips. Finally, the board and the audience were reminded that the high school choir depart­ ment with 140 students under the direction of Carol Gess, will present its annual Christmas choir performance Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. in the per­ formance center at the high school. Four choirs will pres­ ent a program of holiday music including their tradi­ tional rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas. 44 T.Ox ■ - rtf & 'Ci 0 . » < >1 - — — 1* This is just one part of the Caledonia High Marching Band’s award winning per­ formance. Cl li* CHS Band earns Division I at festival Indoor Marching Festival Nov. 3 The Caledonia High School Band received at Division I rating at the MSBOA district 10 Marching Festival Oct. 10. At the festival, marching bands were adjudicated by three judges in each of the following captions: music, marching and general effect showmanship. A final rating was deter­ mined by a predominance of ratings. Each band had a 15minute block of time to enter the field, perform its show and exit the field. The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association is a nonprofit corporation entering its 75th year of aiming to provide students with intellectual and creative instrumental music experiences expressed through emotional and artis­ tic communication. The Caledonia band has been working since the end of July on its show “Riverdance,” and has received several awards this year including “best drum­ line” and “best field com­ manders” at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. The have students 46 * r * .■•th 4 •* K JS. i soil?’1 r I r iV x r- 7 ---- WO -- ——j &8i> 'I .iw- W ■ . » « rwr ■< Wlttpf ■ CO— •Wes MK ---- -r—w ■***< - I' !■ kjk?' 4 4 The award winning Caledonia High School Band. I worked hard all year, and to receive a Division I rating at festival reflects on our stu­ dents' dedication to excel­ lence,” said Band Director Kyle Wellfare. “Our students have demonstrated high lev­ els of musicianship and dis­ cipline, and all of our stu­ dents have stepped forward to make this season great.” With the competition sea­ son concluding, the band will be performing at the remain­ ing Fighting Scots football games, as well as the Indoor Marching Concert Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the CHS gym. Wellfare described this as a high-energy performance bringing the Fighting Scots Marching Band indoors to perform its pre-game and half-time show. This concert is a community favorite, and everyone is welcome to join the CHS band for this special event. 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There are games that look brand new and jigsaw puz­ zles with all the pieces. “We make sure that every- by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kids Stuff in the Caledonia Center next to D&W has clothes, games, furniture and more for chil­ dren from tiny to teen. These good-quality used items are competitively priced as well. Melissa Artcliff used to “play store” when she was young and is having a good Sign ordinance goes on to Thornapple Township Board In areas of the township not along M-37 off premise signs allowed are 24 square feet (up to 16 square feet with an additional eight feet of movable type or banner) and an eight-foot sign. Commission member Pat Harrison noted that this ordi­ nance shows that continued discussion of all parties resulted in an ordinance that was equitable. Following the approval of the township board to these changes, the ordinance will be available by contacting the township office. In other work, the com­ mission continued revisions of the ordinances. This is part of the ordinance review process. Public hearings on the entire revised ordinance in both Thornapple Township and the Village ot Middleville will be sched­ uled in 2009. Township Planner Geoff Moffat reported that there will be two public hearings at the Nov. 24 meeting and one at the December meet­ ing. and the other an eight-foot square directional sign with­ Staff Writer Following several public out movable type. Following the Oct. 27 dis­ hearings and discussions at both the township board and cussion when commission planning commission level, member Russ DeMaagd lob­ members of the Thomapple bied for an unlimited number Township Planning of signs, the board agreed to Commission last Monday a new provision for off approved changes to the sign premise signs along the Mordinance in regard to “off 37 corridor. member Commission premise signs” in the zoning category “agriculture resi­ Linda Gasper noted that dis­ cussions on this ordinance dential.” Following a review by the have not come easily. “We need to find an ordi­ Ordinance Committee to make sure the language nance that is balanced and reflects the approved fair and in the Best interests changes, the ordinance is of the community,” she said. The new ordinance allows expected to go to the Nov. 10 township board meeting for for two signs on an off prem­ ise site. One is 32 square feet action. Rob Dykstra, from with up to 16 square feet of Creekside Growers, attended movable type. The second the planning commission permitted sign is the eightmeeting to ask that the plan­ foot square sign without ning commission allow larg­ movable type. The commission also er signs with a larger mov­ allowed business owners to able type area. In September, the plan­ apply for an additional off ning commission approved premise sign through the two signs on an off premise special exception process, site, one of 16 square feet, which would require the with an allowed addition of business owner to come to an eight-foot square banner the planning commission. by Patricia Johns Ml * » i ■i I FflKEEff- fall Public safety hours discussed Minis■ BBS*® ___ I® lain I fl®*’’ IIP r by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the of Members Middleville Village Council discussed an amendment to the contract the village has with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. 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The next meeting of the village council will be Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Due to construction at village hall, the meeting will be at the Thomapple Township Hall at the comer of Main and High streets. clothing that is clean and in good condition. It should be brought to the store in plastic storage boxes with lids. Call Artcliff for the days and times she accepts items. a.m. to 2 p.m. “I encourage people to stop by frequently,” said Artcliff. “Items come in and go out quickly, and my stock changes often.” Kids Stuff is at 9379 Cherry Valley and has ample parking. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 DRA IN, continued from page 1 Anger said she is the best candidate for the job because she has 11 years experience in GIS working on sanitary sewer and water distribution mapping projects, lake level control and aquatic weed control district projects, mapping drain routes, water courses and drainage dis tricts. “I have demonstrated ■fl knowledge, skill and the ability to immediately assume the duties demanded by the drain commissioner position,” said Anger, “I appreciate our unspoiled and bountiful soil and water resources, understand water quality and lake level con­ cerns of riparian property owners, and recognize that many county farmers are dependent on well-main­ tained county drains for their livelihood. As your drain commissioner, I pledge to perform my duties in accor­ dance with the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended. I also pledge to manage the drain commis­ sioner's office in an efficient and effective manner, and be fair and impartial in the bid process, measuring the cost of all projects against the best interest of Barry County to ensure optimum return to taxpayers.” Russ Yarger is a graduate of Hastings High School and holds a Department ofQuality Environmental (DEQ) Water Operator license. He also has had training in planning and zon­ ing, DEQ water manage­ ment, alternative DEQ wastewater systems, and agricultural chemical applications. In addition, Yarger has 38 years of experience raising crops and beef and , dairy cattle, is the owner and operator of an excavation ancj trucking corporation and has served as the director tor (he village of Freeport Department of Public Works for 10 years. Yarger's ' community involvement includes serv­ ing as the president of the Freeport Fire Association, a member of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department and the Carlton Township Board of Review and a rep­ resentative to the Freeport Rural Fire Association Board. He is also a past member of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Board and has been a Barry County 4-H and FFA member and leader. Yarger sad he is the best candidate for the job because of his hands-on experience working with county drains and stormwater drains and public water systems. “1 have managed for-prof­ it and nonprofit offices, (I am) experienced with budget development and management, contracting and super­ vision of government water projects (the last one exceed­ ed $900,000 and came n under budget),” sad Yarger. “I am a creative problem­ solver, used to being accountable to a diverse group of individuals who pay for what I do ... and available 24/7. 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It breaks my heart to see it get broken up.” On a split vote, 4-3, the Caledonia Township board approved the rezoning sought over the past four months by Meadow Bloom LLC for its proposed devel­ opment on the former Good farm. Supervisor Bryan Harrison, joined by Treasurer Richard Robertson and trustees Larry Stauffer and Don Koopmans, voted to approve the rezoning, while Clerk Jennifer Christian and trustees Walter Bujak and Rick Snoeyink voted against it. The rezoning had been tabled at the Oct. 1 board meeting when questions were raised about some of the documentation. Ron Van Singel, of The Merestone Group LLC, rep­ resenting developer Theodor Mol, mindful of Harirson’s injunction to keep his review of the request abbreviated, did so, saying that the request was a pure rezoning of 268 acres and included the 60 purchased by the school district. Van Singel said a planned unit development was not available in the agricultural (AG) zoning district, thus they were requesting rural residential (RR) for two parcels. A 76-acre area would allow 38 home sites, and an 80-acre parcel would allow 40 home sites. The parcels to be rezoned medi­ um-density residential (R2) would allow 19 home sites on one parcel and on the larger portion, portion. which includes the property bought by the school district, the number of sites could vary from 31 to 62 if public water and sewer were available. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of the acreage would be lost to easements and roads, thus reducing the maximum number of home sites from 128 or 159 (assuming public utilities). Van Singel also pointed out that should 20 acres be set aside for a recreation com­ plex, 10 more two-acre home sites would be lost and the number of potential home sites would be reduced to 100. He also observed that Mol was still open to working other with community groups. Responding to concerns about density, traffic and drainage, Van Singel pointed out that these were issues addressed during the site plan review process. “The first step is to rezone. The second is to con­ tinue to work with the com­ munity,” he observed. Bujak began the board dis­ cussion by quoting from the text of the master plan, which he said allowed eco­ nomic factors and changing traffic patterns to be consid­ ered as zoning criteria. Addressing Van Singel directly, Bujak said. “You said you've been working on this for a year Did you contact Ed Rusticus (Edouard Rusticus is the township zoning administra­ tor) for zoning advice from September 2007 to February 2008?” “No,” responded Van Singel. Bujak continued, “Did you contact David Zylstra? (township manager/planner)? “Yes,” answered Van Singel, adding, “I met with Zylstra before March 2008. “ Bujak said that in his con­ versation with Zylstra, Zylstra said he had not seen the Meadow Bloom LLC ini­ tial plan until it was present­ ed to the planning commis­ sion at its first meeting in March. Zylstra was unavail­ able for comment. Bujak continued, asking, “Were you advised by any other township officials? Any meetings regarding zon­ ing issues?” “No, I did not." replied Van Singel. Bujak asked about meet­ ings with others such as the township attorney. Van Singel said that he had met with several people and wanted specific dates from Bujak, who admitted he did not have specific dates. At this point, Harrison questioned the germaneness of Bujak’s questions. Bujak responded that they were germane because the intent was to show a timeline. He added that the questions were relevant “because it shows how we got here." Bujak then attacked Harrison openly, saying, “I believe the township super­ visor was involved. If true, it would have been inappropri­ ate. The supervisor is not supposed to interfere with the planning commission. Any involvement of the supervisor with the develop­ er is inappropriate." Going back to a conversa­ tion he had with Zylstra, Bujak said again that Zylstra had told him the plan was completed substantially before it was presented. The plan first presented by Van Singel showed approximate­ ly eight acres set aside for a potential YMCA facility, 20 acres for an athletic com­ plex, five acres for a neigh­ borhood commercial area, a little over three acres for an agricultural education center, and 60 acres for the school district. (The first request from the Meadow Bloom LLC had been to amend the master plan; the refusal of the planning commission to do so was followed by the rezoning request.) Bujak’s basic argument is that the initial plan represent­ ed an unusual degree of coordination of community groups, therefore, someone had to be coordinating the groups. He also alleged that closed-door meetings were held in January and February. “How many were held?” he asked. He then went on to say that he had had conversa­ tions with Michigan Townships Association legal counsel, who told him that involvement of the supervi­ sor in the planning commis­ sion and in negotiations for a land purchase as well as lob­ bying for the purchase of 20 acres using money from the parks and recreation funds was inappropriate. As evidence to support the charge of lobbying to pur­ chase the 20 acres for an ath­ letic complex, Bujak referred to an e-mail dated April 22 in which Harrison did say that those interested in an athletic complex would have to find the money to pay for the property. Quoting the e-mail, "The CalPlex business plan has always anticipated a land donation with the DEVEL­ OPMENT AND OPERA­ (•emphasis TIONS ("emphasis is Harrison's) funding to be raised through community fund raising and in-kind sup­ port ... It is clear that an out­ right DONATION of the community recreation prop­ erty is not part of the plan. the school for an annual pay­ ment of $25,000 to the town­ ship for 10 years.)” Caitlin MacNeil, a junior majoring in marketing, representing student life activi­ ties, focused on the benefits for non-athletes. Among the advantages she cited were adding more diverse pro­ grams, new events, and more homecoming activities. She noted that resident assistants will be able to use the facility to plan programs for building community in the residence halls. “There are also ample opportunities for students to work out and play games with friends,” MacNeil said. “I went over to the student center the other night and saw students playing basket­ ball in the auxiliary gym, students running on tread­ mills and saw students shooting pool.” Samantha Mol; a junior who is an honors accounting major, said she was part of the very first volleyball team. Commenting on the I 7528521 < t* ■* ■" fl jp1 ^5 II jjt*^ lils® J®!)! See BOARD, next page •• : vA pi I J— —1 •Ml. t dWJ K iH -'•■ACTS ■asm; it Ik« am| F/ f AV r- - —• a . -K ’I A: h e in.’ V a 4* w* Ptv * * - w*: QB 'ATI Kai J i At * A home soccer field is a dream come true for the Panther team. difficulties of driving to Muskegon for a court to practice on, she said, “It will be nice to have a court to call home. It is hard to get stu­ dents to travel off campus to games.” She expressed the hope that now that there is a cam­ pus location, more students Walter Bujak, member of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission and board of trustees; and Glenn Steil, Jr., state representative from the 72nd House District, which includes Caledonia. Archie Warner, chairman of the Planning Commission, and Ric Parent, commission member, were on hand. Warner has another connec­ tion to the project; his firm, besides landscaping the cam­ pus, also laid the fearsome Panther face in the walkway leading to the main entrance of the fieldhouse. Fire Chief Brian Bennett and firefighters Bill Wilson and Kyle Fennell were there to enjoy the occasion. “We crawled all over this building so many times I could do it in my sleep,” Bennett said. Their responsi •II ­ bility was to see to the safety of the building from the standpoint of fire safety and the ease of entrance for pos­ sible medical emergencies. [I •- ft SE VOTE ...RUSS YARGER r-\ 'fl! toff will become fans of Panther teams. Chris Allen, a senior from Yorkshire, England, is a marketing major, who p lays on the soccer team. He came to Davenport because the soccer team had the potential to be a great team. He regards Davenport as a “fam­ ily away from home.” “The facilities will help RUSS create support for all the pro­ grams,” he added. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed. Board chair­ man Ken Bovee, Volk, Harrison, Director of "I _____________ Athletics Paul Lowden, COMMISSIONER Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Kevin O’Halla, * fess of our party we all have one thing in common, Student Life Executive Director Kristie Scanlon, and we share this community.” students MacNeil, Mol, and Allen joined in a semi-circle in the center of the field house floor to cut the ribbon. by the committee to elect Russ Yarger Drain Commissioner, PO Box 61, Freeport, Ml 49325 Among the local officials Cell: (616) 299-4223 Phone: (269) 945-2729 in the audience who are Web: www.RussYarger.com E-mail: Russ@RussYarger.com graduates of Davenport were IfflE T? fy- Therefore, for this project to work, we must also deter­ mine the level of support for township participation in rhe purchase of this 20 acres from our parks and recre­ ation or other funds. If pur­ chased at a rate similar to the school portion of the property, the cash needed to purchase this 20 acres would be around $250,000. So let's be clear, not only Mr is the township being asked to 'buy into' this project conceptual­ ly we are being asked to become a financial partner as well." Harrison responded that he had said that they may have to pay market rates for the land. He also said that using parks and recreation funds was an option to explore with developers and cited Lepard Park as land gained through negotiations with a developer; he described his role as “acting as a helpful resource.” He said he does not meet with planning commission mem­ bers because he nominates them. In a pointed reference to Rick Snoeyink, a township trustee who also is a member of the Kent County Farmland Commission and a critic of the Meadow Bloom LLC proposal, Harrison said that it was inappropriate for a board member to speak before the planning commis- CENTER, continued from page 1 beyond academics in the classroom. By providing a range of student activities, this student center creates a true campus community,” he said. Not to be overlooked, in conclusion, Volk said. “This fieldhouse gives us our first home court for volleyball and basketball. The adjacent turf field is home to our soc­ cer and lacrosse teams. Bryan Harrison, Caledonia Township super-. visor, assumed the podium and said that he was happy to be there, noting that the uni­ versity and the town have grown together. In his view, there are important common values, chief among them the belief in common sense and in education as preparation for life. “Davenport,” he said, “became part of the commu­ nity and underwrites activi­ ties. They contribute to our fire department and help keep all of us safe. (The ref­ erence is to the agreement between the township and fl J • • • Kay Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 BRIGHT SKY ;’v‘ Craig Stolsonburg, CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker ..... 838-3349 Deb Erway................. ..... 623-8357 REALTORS’* ___ www.BriglitSkyRealiors.com ■uw fttALTOA* —ma MLS, < I I fOUM HOU—M O»RO«IU«H» 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (269) 795-3305 OIT-N MONDAY-TIH’RSDAY 9:00 - 5:30 • FRIDAY 9:00 - 3:00 tt 111 �* I - ----- • I The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1,2008/ Page 11 I BOARD, continued from previous page •J $ & S * kJN * A * .. to r. • . J ’.4 1 * * 1 • Jiw „ 1 •» ■ - JSC: -1 ff S'! sion although Snoeyink had been careful to say that he was speaking as a private cit­ izen. He described his April 21 e-mail as a clarification for CalPlex members. He said he was not involved in any negotiations. Robertson entered the dis­ cussion, noting that under the proposed rezoning, a planned-unit development (PUD) was possible; without the rezoning houses could be spread out. “The PUD alone is a com­ pelling reason to rezone,” he commented. On the question of zoning criteria, he said, “I was looking for criteria in the zoning ordinance.” Snoeyink asked Van Singel, “Why do you want to rezone school property when school property doesn't need it?” “In order to keep the alive. application alive,” he responded. “If a PUD, can we do it without sewer?” Harrison said that he did not know. wondered Koopmans about the effect of the rezon­ ing on the school. Harrison said that it would have no effect on the school, and the school could do sewer any­ way. Returning to the proposal before the board, he said, “I opposed high-density residential; there is no high-density residential in this pro­ posal. It is consistent with • the master plan now and before.” He closed, describing Bujak's allegations as “lot of smoke, no fire.” Stauffer commented, “It is inappropriate only if you have a financial interest working with others is your job. If you weren't, you wouldn't be doing your job. A beautiful farm (the Good farm) but the bottom line is, it is not going to stay a farm.” remarked. Koopmans “The negotiations were con­ versations. It started with Rockford (Construction) at 1,100 houses. The project has been a sore thumb. We have been given a black eye we don’t deserve.” He added, “From 1,1 00 to 700 medium to 400 to 159 density is a reasonable use across from a school.” Turning to the subject of park space. Koopmans cited a former supervisor. Bill Johnston. He noted that supervisors have the ability to talk to people. Bujak re-entered the con­ versation saying that rezon­ ing made the farm a non­ conforming use in AG and he wanted a special land use to allow the farm to operate. He commented that the land owned by the school could not be included in the rezon­ ing at the request of a party who does not own the land, - He was informed that the township's legal counsel had said that a letter giving them permission to do so was all that was needed. He continued, saying, “I don't know if the township can create a non-conforming use.” Robertson commented. “ We do it all the time.” Christian added that the rezoning and the inclusion of the school property had been posted in the notice pub­ lished in the newspaper. In other business, the board heard reports on the need for additional staffing, the lack of discussion of the purchase of a vehicle at the Public Safety Advisory Committee level, and the need for budget amend­ ments. On a second reading, the board approved amendments to the Kraft Lake Office Park Planned Unit Development. During the final public comment period. Bill Hirsch, candidate for the 10th District Kent County Board of Commissioners, said that use-rate assessment for taxes on agricultural property were lower than the highest and best use approach. He observed that farmland preservation did not mean no taxes for farmers. Hirsch said that he had become involved because he cared about Caledonia and saw agriculture slipping away. Turning to a discus­ sion of the Good farm, he observed that before Rockford Construction had appeared, the township had GENERATION WIRELESS ORANGEVILLE, continued from page 7--------------------truck driver who has been married for 18 years to Roxanne. The couple has three children and four grandchildren. He is retired and said he is willing to serve Orangeville Township. He said he believes that the most important issues facing Orangeville are man­ aging the budget and provid­ ing the best services to the Orangeville people of Township. people “If the of Orangeville want a new face, here I am,” said Frank. J First Rehab 1umm* • • ■ I I I I I fit lltel wireless - A 5 S c Htei -1 /J authorized agent ’ .1 "A I .C ? fiJT j* r I - -Jjn . D I •».: - I 5 -Jr-*-.: -w AS J Only BRAND NEW Motorola RAZRVE20 I ■ v PHYSICAL THERAPY Plans starting at s39.99 — YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB * & I * 06679940 ill' < I I & to that portion of the rev­ enues collected by the town­ ship available for expenses not covered by dedicated funds. It is a very small amount of the total dollars collected.) Jill Harrison said that she wanted to make a general comment. She said that the land in Bowne Township (already owned by the school district and recommended by the farmland preservation group as an appropriate site for athletic fields and/or a new school) is truly agricul­ tural. She sees infighting for the (Good) land versus keep­ ing the Bowne land agricul­ tural. She concluded, “The Good farm is consistent with the school district.” -.4 access to both private and public entity to include its citizens; design code of ethics, policy and procedure that will provide proof of accountability for the board to follow; design easier access to the township serv­ ices; work on other services such as an appropriate library service, emergency response service, education, and fami­ ly needs assistance.” No response was received candidate from David Brinkert. Richard Frank is a retired »y been approached and asked for $200,000 and was told the request was unreason­ able. “Tonight I learn he has been working to buy 20 acres for $250,000," he remarked. He agreed that a tax bill going from $8,000 to $38,000 “kills.” He closed, noting that the PDR (perma­ nent development rights) is voluntary and the question of a match was irrelevant since the owner had never applied. Robertson responded, say­ ing, “At the time of the request, it would have amounted to two-thirds of the township's revenues. It was the board who turned it down. It would have been irresponsible.” (His reference to township revenues is • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics • Sports Rehab • Orthopedics • ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com • Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical & Therapist Every Visit ** INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM Providers Priority Health a*- j Bryan Hemingway MPT I * i* 1 Most other insurances accepted 4624 N. 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The winners of the scareHere Audrey VanStrien, one of the organizers of crow contest in the business Halloween on the Riverbank for the Downtown category were: Development Authority, puts final touches on the • First place, Carveth Swedish Chef scarecrow. Village with "Woody and Slim Chance.” • Second place, Harmony Dance Studio with "Sugar Plumb." • Third place Bright Sky Realty with "Short Sale." Winners in the community organization category were: I • First place, McFall Elementary PTO with 1 "Minnie Reads. • Second place, Joanne Law’s TK Preschool class with "The ‘Hand’some Teacher.” • Third place, TK Middle a School student council, with This scarecrow was the winner of the Halloween on "Elvis." the Riverbank scarecrow contest. In the families/individuals I I. * A J Mb ' '' HP Ou- □ LET s r. k •• - category, winners were: First place, Amy Lipscum and family with “Camp Out." • Second place, the Bremer family with “Stretch Long Jeans." • Third place, the Brooks family with "Grandma and Grandpa's 'Lil Pumpkins." ■ r,.'. • {~****** — i 1 I £1 be ? ■■ I I 0 Sn <1 •A *1 Ir J I 7? . a ■v ■---- ' h. *• *1 a ’I I aI Mi I I ‘’tri 1 t. j.-uiifii < s J'' » BHBnBOl • *r J I I * Riverb II * * 1 This years event attracted more than | •i TUB 1 lloween 500 PEOPLE TO DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE!! ■* 5 << — 3rd annual — r * T2 co. The Scoop was the Black Cat Cafe during on Halloween the Riverbank in Middleville on October 25. The Wage of Middleville Downtown Development Authority would like to take this opportunity to thank the participants in the y i The Camp Out came in first in the family category. - *rs-*£ oh ✓/ - OEIKI III t - -11 2/**.^p* Aw ■ V / L. i- We could not have done it without the '’Wir $ UltsiK W ki commitment of everyone involved. I ’ $ 0 •i.i; X*- I ? > □ The candy ran out in this indoor forest at least two times. / A- Judith Singleton Attorney at Halloweeen on the Riverbank Participants Faro's Pizza Village of Middleville Shear Pleasure The Scoop Audrey VanStrien Law Pro Hardware Chaircomb and Razor Barbershop Middleville Auto The Masonic Lodge Fabulous Finds Cracked Pepper Harmony Dance Studio Pharmacy Care Shear Sttitudes Middlevilel Wesleyan Church Naturally Wild First Rehab Carveth Village Avon/Lia Sophia of Middleville Ebay Store Shell Gas Station Special thanks to all the 2008 Scarecrow Participants, Thomapple Kellogg School District, Marty and Sheri Wenger for the com stalks downtown, George French, Founders Trust Credit Union, Brian Appell Builders, & Audrey VanStrien for her tireless efforts at Charlie I rown's "Great Pumpkin Patch" and the "Haunted Forest" at Halloween on the Riverbank headquarters. * . < Sincerely, The Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority I -1 M I (right) This scarecrow was a dancer. ■/ * f k n r W'. -J A CMA announces 2008 scarecrow contest winners The Caledonia Merchants Association announced that the winner of the gift basket in the Scarecrow Contest is Terri Helbich. She voted for her favorite scarecrow at Cherry Valley Stove & Saw/Caledonia Printing and Shipping. This year's winning scare­ crow receiving the most votes was the creation at III Salon. Contempo The CMA is already mak­ $ y ing plans for the Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 5 with a parade and tree lighting. Information about CMA events is at www.caledoniamerchants.com. ! I �k fl J The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1, 2008/ Page 13 Spaghetti dinner a success f w r— ■ i. I s ft ~ - JT !• x •? II =~- J -- Site ■ * sir' - > ta » * ’ XI - Serving spaghetti were school superintendent Gary Rider, former teacher Jerry Stein and student Nick Karelse kept the pasta hot and fresh. * ■sr'-z — _ -— Here Middleville Rotary spaghetti dinner organizer passes the “secret recipe” over to next year’s organizer Craig Stolsonburg at the wrap up spaghetti and meat­ ball luncheon held at Faro’s on October 28. The dinner on October 24 raised more than $4200 for the club s scholarship fund. (Photos by Patricia Johns) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP dinner. Student council members Lydia Scholtens and Nick Karelse won applause for their volunteer efforts at the VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 14, 2008 A Jw ,|V 4 * •A fl f 4 & The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Myers in the meeting room of Thornapple Township. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: Mr. Oliver. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the September 23, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the September 23, 2008 meeting were presented. Lytle made a motion to accept the minutes and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda. Lytle made a motion to accept the agenda and Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. 2. Corson made a motion to accept Resolution 08-24 to Authorize Amendment to and Extension of Lease Agreement with Metaldyne. Pullen supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Five (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, and Myers). Nays, One (Parker). Absent, Oliver. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the October 14, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 396,313.13. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. 4. Parker made a motion to accept the bid from Scott Williams, builder to do the demo­ lition and improvement 101 E Main St stair and ramp for $39,878.00 and to seek approval for funds from the Downtown Development Authority for reim­ bursement. Corson supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. 5. Van Noord made a motion pay $3,000 plus 433.33 contingent on the other entities (Thornapple Township and Thornapple Kellogg Schools) doing the same. Pullen supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. 6. Corson made a motion to adopt Resolution 08-25 to Approve “FACTA" Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Policy. Parker supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers and Parker). Nays, None. Absent, Oliver. Motion Passed. 7. Cost Sharing Agreement for Property located at 415 Fremont was presented. Parker made a motion to accept the cost share agreement as presented and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays; None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. 8. At 8:45 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Oliver. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06680013 SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 13, 2008 CALL TO ORDER - Regular meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Boysen and Pledge of Allegiance recited. annual dinner. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ Members present: DANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2008 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. An amendment to Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.12 which deletes vehicle repair services from the permitted uses in the C-3 Zoning District and continues to provide for them as a Special Exception Use. 2. An amendment to Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.12 which deletes automobile sales form the permitted uses in the C-3 Zoning District and adds them as a Special Exception use. 3. Such other business as amy properly come before the Township Planning Commission. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 08, 2008 approved as amended on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). PUBLIC COMMENT - None. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS- Approved bills totaling $69,959.06 on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes and 1 Absent). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the Department. Approved budget changes in the amount of $4500, to authorize Clerk to pur­ chase additional equipment and hire necessary personnel for the November General Election on motion by Schad and second by Vlietstra (6 Ayes, 1 Absent). TREASURER’S REPORT Reviewed report and activities within Department. the Buckowing entered meeting at 7:40 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED CHANGES 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. CORRESPONDENCE Reviewed cover letter for the audit of the TAPRC account. Reviewed the third quarter report from the 911 Central dispatch on activity during that time. COUNTY 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 REPORT Commissioner French updated Board on activity on the County IqvqL PLANNING AND ZONING - Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Vlietstra, Eavey, Boysen, Harrison, Kelley, Schad. Absent: 0 .uckowing. Others present: Moffat, five Middleton, public/media. 06679833 Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the Township. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within TTES. Approved the hiring of Daniel Rice as a POC paramedic/firefighter, pending background check and physical on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). Approved the purchase of wood for fire training center at a cost of $400 on motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). Approved Brett Laitila attending a Public Education course presented by FEMA, then taking over the Public Education leadership role for TTESon motion by Schad and second by Harrison (all Ayes). OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Agreed to contract for survey of property to determine just where line is and how much property the Township may wish to pur­ chase, if any on motion by Buckowing and second by Harrison (all Ayes). Approved hiring TC&J Powerwashing to wash the outside of Township hall and wash windows outside for a cost of $175 on motion by Schad and second by Kelley (all Ayes). Agreed continue to process for an Ordinance amendment that will create Duncan Lake Sewer Advisory Committee that will be comprised of three Township Board mem­ bers and two Duncan Lake citi­ zens who are users of the sewer system on motion by Harrison and second by Eavey (6 Ayes, 1 Nay_pch_^dl COMMITTEE REPORTS - Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. Approved that Township pay $433 as its share of the cost of the TAPRC audit report on motion by Kelley and second by Harrison (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - Patricia Johns reported on discussions with Kelly Pino regarding winter activities utilizing the Paul Henry trail. POLL OF MEMBERS - Reviewed/discussion individual concerns of members. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Rhonda L. 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Grand Rapids Catholic foursome Central's of Jacqueline Scholz, Jorgie Watson, Brianna Shefferly, and Samantha Valinski broke two minutes in a strong showing in the 200yard medley relay to start things off. winning the event in 1 minute 59.82 seconds. Natalie VanDenack and Kyleigh Sheldon had the only wins of the day for the Trojans, as the Cougars scored a 114-72 victory. TKHastings ends the regular season with an 8-2 record, and a 7-2 record in the O-K Rainbow Conference Tier III. VanDenack won the 50yard freestyle in 26.07 sec­ onds, and took the 100-yard freestyle in 56.77. Both 1 Jv '»<7? fS. •S2SJK -’*'3 £ • Loose Change begins at McFall and Page J I** I3J Here a McFall student makes a contribution for the “Loose Change can change a life campaign" on Saturday, Oct. 25. Contributions can be dropped off at McFall and Page Elementary schools through Friday, Nov. 7. Page students hope to meet veteran Josh Hoffman on November 3. ;■, 1 -'* WISH !■ ***** The Trojans host this com­ times were just off the school Buehler in the 100-yard record marks she set the pre­ backstroke (1:11.12), and the ing week's Rainbow III Meet in team of Alecia Strumberger, Conference vious Thursday. Sheldon took the diving Romanak, Rosenberg, and Hastings. Thursday, Friday, competition, with a score of VanDenack in the 200-yard and Saturday. freestyle relay (1:50.75). 215.65. The Trojans were second in every event that they did­ n't win, with the exception of the final two races of the night when the Cougars already had control of the contest. The TK-Hastings team of Patricia Audrey Hoag, Thomapple Kellogg went in Wyoming. The winner of Garber, Danielle Rosenberg, 1-2 at Monday's Belding that match then goes on to and VanDenack was second Quad, and got a good look at face Rogers in the semifinals to the Cougars in the 200 their first foe in the Class B Thursday night. Last Monday, the Trojans medley relay in 2:03.17. District Tournament, which Hoag was also second in will be held at Rogers this also scored a 25-22, 25-13 win NorthPointe over the 200-yard freestyle with a week. time of 2:19.02 and the 500After falling 25-9 in the Christian and fell 25-13. 25yard freestyle in 6:10.61. opening game against Byron 17 to Beldins. The Trojans can finish The other second place fin- Center, the Trojans battled ishes for the TK-Hastings back in game two to give the tuning up for the district girls came from Katie Bulldogs a scare but fell 25- tournament today (Nov. 1), at the O-K Gold Conference Romanak in the 200-yard 22 The Trojans and Bulldogs championship hosted by individual medley (2:36.14), Rosenberg in the 100-yard meet in the first round of dis- South Christian. butterfly (1:06.15), Mandy tricts Tuesday night at 7:30 TK volleyball gets look at district foe Qa|e(]onja girls wjn a|| three matches at quad Caledonia's varsity vol­ leyball team was 3-0 at its own home quad Thursday night, in preparation for the start of the postseason. The Fighting Scots will be a part of the q-K gou tournament Conference today (Nov. 1) at South Christian High school, then begin Class A District action at East Kentwood against league rival Ottawa Hills Tuesday night at 7 p.m. The winner of that district opener takes on Forest Hills Central in the district semifinals Thursday at 5:30 p.m. In the other half of the dis­ trict bracket, Wayland and Grandville meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. The winner of that game meets the host Falcons Thursday night at 7 p.m. The district championship match will be held either Friday night or Saturday morning. Caledonia only lost a sin­ gle game Thursday night at home. They knocked off Hamilton 20-2 5, 25-20, 159. The Scots swept Wyoming Park 25-18, 25-12 and Kenowa Hills 25-19, 2522. - ;la 2* i * a “ iwit*! r I V ?.x* ‘ii stlnta J i Kstai tiHi flElIJ iv Mart Zf XI23ZI t. BRIAN CALLEY IS ' FIGHTING FOR MICHIGAN FAMILIES 2^ 1 kJ 1 REBUILDING THE MIDDLE CLASS*** pear Neighb°rs' middle class are getting d working people of *e ins high gas pnces, The har saueezed like never , higher food cosB, 8 insurance, nigllcl -- T. health, auto Stag, lob seeuriryrs ins costs, higher ing inUT home values are mg costs, _ and someskyrocketing/ and all the while our are STILL decided to lows, foreclosures Government reaching new people how some nd the ill conI raise your taxes. tax increase a » r, E‘«- llfl III II ★ Ban property tax increases when the value of the home is falling ★ Retrain displaced workers ★ Implement tax incentives to encourage the use of renewable energy in homes and autos, thereby reducing the dependence on fossil fuels ★ Double the Michigan Promise Scholarship REBUILDING THE ECONOMY... I 3 workers, small to T ★ Repeal the MBT Surcharge and expand the small business credit ★ Reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses ★ Foster small business development i 10 ceived service tax ill help bring our sure back, II wi * I I ---- 1 * '• GOVERNMENT REFORM*** ★ Government Transparency - Put every single state expenditure online in a searchable database so that the citizens can see exactly how their tax dollars are being spent ★ Implement a true part time legislature I I •’ Ik r » F ( V 0 4 Mamed Endorsed by: 4 41 / -t k. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer X Sports Editor It was all treat and no trick for the Caledonia varsity football team as it opened the Divison 2 state playoffs with a 38-14 win over Portage Central at East Kentwood High School on Halloween night. The Fighting Scots didn't need to use any tricks. On the opening drive of the game it took just eight rushes, with backs Nick Schumaker, Dylan Ball, and Ryan Ulanch, as well as quarterback Luke Wiest, all moving the ball forward, for the Scots to score their first touchdown. Ulanch plunged into the end zone from five-yards out less than three minutes into the contest, The Caledonia offensive line of Justin Warren, Dan Oster, Ben Thompson, Taylor Burrows, and Dan Lenartz controlled the game when the Scots had the football, leading the way to a 31-0 halftime lead. “We didn't expect that,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl of the big early lead. “We challenged our kids and said we wanted to get off to a fast start." The boys up front opened holes at the line, and once the backs were through those Fighitng Scot fullback Nick Schumaker blows past Portage Central’s Mark Blankers as he breaks through the line during the first quarter of Friday night's Division 2 pre-District contest at East Kentwood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) holes they finished their runs, teamers were on the field, few long runs in the second Ball scored the Scots’ sec- Portage Central had six full half. Dewey Sinclair broke ond touchdown, on a four- possessions in the first half, free for a 34-yard touchdown yard run with 4:28 left in the and turned the ball over on late in the third quarter, and opening quarter. He was hit at downs once, punted three Nick Price scored on a 35the two, running over the left times, and turned it over yard run late in the fourth, side, and kept driving forward twice. Ball and Andrusiak The Mustangs had five differand driving forward. The pile both were treated to intercepent rushers with between 33 had nearly reached the side- tions in the first half. and 51 total yards gained on line by the time Ball crossed Those two inteceptions the night. the goal line. were The Caledonia offense got were the theonly onlytwo twopasses passes anyanyThe Scots added seven- one caught from Portage 105 yards from Schumaker on and one-yard touchdown runs Central quarterback Gerrit 19 carries. Wiest rushed 14 by Schumaker in the second Rauch in the first half. He was times for 59 yards; Ball quarter, and a 21-yard touch- 0-for-6 at the break. The rushed eight times for 39 down pass from Wiest to Matt Mustang offense had just 77 yards; and Ulanch rushed Russo on a fourth down play total yards in the first half. seven times for 34 yards. in the final minute of the half. Wiest also completed 6-ofThe two teams actually finThe only trouble Caledonia ished rather close in total 13 passes, for 77 yards, had all night came on conver- offense, with 273 yards for Caledonia did not turn the sion attempts. The Scots the Mustangs and 315 for the ball over all game long, missed three extra-point tries Scots, but Portage Central although the Mustangs did in the first half and failed on finished the night with four recover an on-side kick folone two-point try. turnovers. Caledoina’s Russo lowing their first touchdown. ‘They’re a good football and Steve VanderVeen recov- Russo took care of that, but team," Portage Central head ered Mustang fumbles in the recovering a Mustang fumble coach Brett Foerester, said of second half, two plays later. Caledonia. “I’ve got a gloriCaledonia added an eight­ Portage Central broke a fied JV team out there righ now. We did the best we could.” Injuries have plagued the Mustangs, who finish the season with a record of 8-3. The Scots are now 10-0 on the year. The defense was just as big in the win for the Scots as the offense, shutting out the Mustangs while the first- Lowell yard TD run by Ulanch on its Wednesday. first drive of the fourth quar- improved to 10-0 with a 62ter. 42 win over Lansing Everett The Fighting Scots head to last night. Lowell next Friday night, for The Red Arrows shared the a 7 p.m. kick-off in the O-K White Conference title Division 2 District with Caledonia last season. Championship game. Tickets and were responsible for will go on sale in the knocking the Scots out of the Caledonia High School ath- postseason. letic office beginning on 1 z lllti M tail Sil III "ton I a. I I I I •• > S: •It ■»- I CD CO - Xu*-,.. 00 co CD 1° SS ■ l lioriiapple Township Supervisor Paid for by the Committee to elect Robert Klinge, 307 Arlington, Middleville, Ml 49333 > / ■T'lwWHf f W-’l Caledonia fans cheer on their team during the fourth quarter of Friday night's 38-14 victory over Portage Central in the Division 2 pre-District contest at East Kentwood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Sun and News. Saturday, November 1,2008/ Page 17 111, CAL CROSS, continued from page ior Emily Rossman 13th in 20:05.5. As a team, the Scots missed a trip to the finals by one place. The Scot boys, competing in Division 1 for the first time, finished the day with 62 points. Portage Northern was second with 76, and Okemos third with 93. The top three teams and top 15 individuals earned spots in the state finals. At MIS a season ago in Division 2, the Caledonia boys placed seventh. They were ninth as a team in 2006. They are shooting to keep improving their placing this season, and are on the right track as four of their seven runners had their best times of the season at the regional. “That’s what you hope for at the end of the season. I u Anthony Caledonia’s Sterzick races towards his individual regional champi­ onship Saturday afternoon in Portage. Sterzick fin­ ished the race in 16 min­ utes 20.4 seconds. (Photo by Dudley Campfield) k » > A r I 1% I I* We’ve said Thompson, hoping for even more improvements at the state meet. We think to get into the top five, which has been a goal since the beginning of the year, all five guys will have to be under 17 min­ utes." The course at MIS is a fast one, and so is the one at Portage. Behind Sterzick. Ben Diefenbach was seventh in 16:39.5, Kort Alexander tenth in 16:42.7, Dylan Anderson 19th in 17:03.6. and Matt Lacina 25th in 17:23.8. “Our region, it turned out to be a lot tougher than I ** going thought in, Thompson said. “I didn’t expect it to go the way it did. Portage Northern ran really well.” Holt and Grand Ledge were the two teams just on the outside looking in. Holt was fourth with 102 points, and Grand Ledge fifth with 115. Behind B Sterzick in the overall standings. Spitz was second in 16:21.6, Feltman third in 16:23.8, and Slater fourth in 16:27.1. Okemos took the girls' with championship 52 Battle points. Creek Lake view was second with 68 and Grand Ledge third with 90. Caledonia finished fourth with 111 points. Each of Caledonia's top five finished in under 22 minutes, led by Stauffer and Rossman. This Saturday's race will be the first state finals appearance for Rossman, and the second for 9 Stauffer. Caledonia’s Lisa Schultz was 21st overall at the regional in 21:00.1, Alexandra Bunce 26th in 21:05.5, and Alyssa Petz 42nd in 21:54.4. Portage Central wasn’t far behind the Scots, in fifth place with 112 points. Grand Ledge's Jennifer Snelsrove was the individual o champion on the girls' side, winning in 18:36.3. Lakeview’s Jordan Johnson was second in 19:20.9, and Okemos' Morgan Bailey third in 19:27.9. I fl - Sk' •*««r I k 1 ►ia I i < u c ! It lWa o * ! Specializing in Volkswagens I II iZ: 1 | Beacon I Society to meet Nov. 6 > 287 Division • Downtown Freeport to I - 1-4---i--- L Blough Automotive I k> I I > -* - Members of the Beacon Society, the friends of the library group for the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library, will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the library. On the agenda will be the results of the annual spaghetti dinner book sale and plans for the really old book sale on Dec. 3. 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Invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings seniors Molly Smith and Nicole Frantz did cartwheels in the grass, as head coach James Dixon walked off with trophies under each arm Monday afternoon at the Gilmore Car Museum. The Saxons took the boys’ and girls' championships at the Barry County Championship. “They’ve been racing pretty well. I’ve been proud and pleased with the way the guys and girls have run and finished the season,” Dixon said. Hastings' coach couldn’t remember the last time both •II his boys and girls had won championships at any event on the same day. Hastings girls were fifth out of the five teams at the 2007 county championship. “The girls knew they were going to have to race,” Dixon said. “We've got so many seniors on the team, they were excited for their last chance to go out and race.” A pair of those Saxon sen­ iors, Frantz and Smith, fin­ ished second and third indi­ vidually. Frantz crossed the finish line in 20 minutes 33 seconds. Smith came in at 21:12. Hastings had four seniors in its top seven, and the other three scorers were freshmen. Saxon senior Lindsey Johnson was 11th in 22:40, while freshmen Meg Travis and Courtney Jenkins finished 15th and 16th in 23:05 and 23:11. Thomapple Kellogg soph- • j) * l essentia V % * - .. t ft 3' _-r I - I •1 * % x --Si IP a Si * F’ ». V. * ♦ a Jm ■ - -4 4™ -< LA * 2 . * l 5* < r -= ■ ’s r * 1 f 3 -J ** 1 ■ I X' ■ *1. * A I O ■g- A; '1 -r -r«n - *? 5 S'1 * s ■ ■ . -• rr J ■* C ‘i* k ,w. Ji Klsi r *• • -K. - •• fc* i ■ * -K. * 4*^ *9 * i «1% & .s; h________ J _ The Trojans’ Rebecca Denney hits the two-mile mark just ahead of Maple Valley’s Megan Shoemaker and Hastings’ Cherie Kosbar during Monday’s Barry County Championship at the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) omore Allyson Winchester took the individual girls’ championship, crossing the finish line in 19:33.5. She ran with Frantz for the first two miles, then took off behind a couple of the big red bams on the grounds of : Buy 1 can '! Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte: Must Present Coupon • Expires 11/30/08 J 8980 N, Rodgers Ct, North end of Caledonia Crossings Mall on M-37 891-7700 * i5^ f» • -‘5 A the museum. The Saxons finished with 47 points. Winchester’s fin­ ished helped TK to second place. The Trojans finished with 58 points, as did Lakewood. Maple Valley was fourth with 87 points, and Delton Kellogg finished with 95 points. •II The top seven runners in each race Monday earned first-team all-county honors while the next seven finish­ ers are second-team all­ county. Behind Winchester for Thomapple Kellogg, Molly Wilson was fifth in 21:53, Kathrin Koch 13th in 22:53, Rebecca Denney 18th in 23:21, and Jessica Crawford B. >> * r ^5'4 • ■ r 4 5 Ji V ♦ * 4^0, ■ ■ Is. Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9pm • Sat. 7am ww w. essen tialbean. messential_bean@yahoo.com ■=. ' ' ' rt < *4 1 If ■X * ’ vX- E3 -a i ' ■* 4 ‘ 5. Half Off |iGetl obftcc house ■ - . &• — - 21st in 23:30. Lakewood was led by sen­ ior Ashley Pifer, who placed fourth in 21:22. Cassie Thelen was sixth in 22:11, Roxanne Powelson eighth in 22:28, Alexis Brodbeck 14th *inn 23:02, and Carolina Martinez 26th in 24:29. Maple Valley’s Erin Shoemaker was tenth in 22:39, Lauren Trumble 12th in 22:41, Pantera Rider 19th in 23:24, Kayla Shaw 22nd in 23:53, and Megan Shoemaker 24th in 24:11. For F°r Delton Kellogg, Taylor Hennessey led the way_ in seventh with a time of 22:21. Renee McConahay was ninth in 22:35, Joanna Hoeberling 20th in 23:26, Sarah Strohbusch 30th in and 25:09, Lauren Knollenberg 36th in 27:06. The Delton girls were without top runner Mandy Dye for the race. The Panthers have one more race to go, as do Winchester and Frantz. They’ll all be a part of the State Finals this at Michigan Saturday International Speedway in Brooklyn. There, they'll be joined by the Barry County boys’ champion Troy Dailey, as well as fellow Panthers Nick Rendon and Brandon Humphreys. Dailey won Monday’s race in 17:32.2. The Saxon boys finished with just 37 points. •It Delton £ was second with 60, Kellogg followed by Lakewood 68, Thomapple Kellogg 72, and Maple Valley 108. Hastings had three runners earn first-team all-county honors. Dane Schils was fourth in 18:06 and Mitch Singleterry fifth in 18:21. Rounding out the top five for the Saxons were Mile Belcher who placed 12th in 19:06 and Matthew Cathcart who was 15th in 19:41. Rendon and Humphreys led Delton. Rendon was third in 18:01 and Humphreys seventh in 18:27. Tyler Bourdo placed eighth in 18:35, and was followed in by teammates Mark Loveland 20th in 19:57, and Darrin Pursley 22nd in 20:09. Lakewood’s Billy Quint was the runner-up in the boys’ race, finishing in 17:39. tucker Seese was next for the Vikings, finishing sixth in 18:24. Steve DeJong placed 16th in 19:42, Jason Foltz 19th in 19:55, and Richie Noyce 25th in 20:18. Thornapple Kellogg’s »!• Dustin Brummel placed ninth in 18:43, and was the highest finishing freshmen on the boys’ side. Carl Olsen, another TK freshman, was 11th in 19:05. The Trojans also had Tim Olsen place 14th in 19:17, Neil Bergsma 17th in 19:50, and Dominic Bierenga 21st in 20:03. Joe Benedict led the Maple Valley boys, placing tenth in 18:46. Josh Perkins was 13th in 19:14. Tyler Brumm 23rd in 20:10, Caleb Chambers 30th in 20:36, and Zach Mellville 36th in 21:38. * RESTAURANT L0U NGEJ ®5 Menu Baked Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Pork Chop Dinner, Burrito, Sizzler Steak, Penne Bowl 3pm-Close, Monday-Thursdays in November only! Limited Time Only! No Coupon Necessary. 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Trailing the top three were Gull Lake 152, Unity Christian 166, Hastings 187, Holland Christian 210, Wayland 224, Plainwell 247, Zeeland West 271, South Haven 288, Zeeland East 294, Thornapple Kellogg 296, Allegan 298, Hamilton 356, and Comstock 446. iyron Center’s David VandeBunte took the region­ al title in 16:20.8, and was followed across the line by Otsego’s Tommy Brinn (sec- ond, 16:32.5) and Plainwell’s Morgan Timiney (third, 16:42.4). Hastings’ Troy Dailey was fourth in 16:42.7. South Christian had two runners qualify for the finals. Michael DeMann was sev­ enth in 16:50.6 and Ben Bosch eighth in 16:51.2. Wayland’s Neal White earned a trip to Brooklyn as well, placing tenth in 16:56.8. Thornapple Kellogg’s boys were led by Dustin Brummel, who placed 38th in 18:05.6. He was followed by Carl Olsen 47th in 18:16.2, Tim Olsen 59th in 18:40.3, Matt Williamson 73rd in 19:04.6, and Troy Dunkelberger 79th in 19:16.6. NlT<| ' • • '■ ■«* i" •«. 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Catholic’s Sarah Copi was ticense„d bVilder„ Tom Beard, cell 269-838the individual champ, in 5937. 21:15.6. •a ’ race FAIRVIEW The Division 2 boys CONCRETE is slated for a 1:30 p.m. start CONSTRUCTION: poured this afternoon, while the walls & flat work. Quality Division T girls take off at workmanship. Licensed & insured.’ Free competitive 2:30. " ' ‘ bids. (616)893-5403 Business Services Lost & Found Card of Thanks Miscellaneous 99 Specials start in November CHEAP EATE pm -10: Hi pm TUESDAY SPAGHETTI $495 w/meatsauce and ■ 1 garlic toast add salad SI.00 MENU It's not too early to plan your holiday party! 3 TACOS S?<75 each additional SI.00 Banquet Root I Downstairs NEW CATERING MENU! Catering Call or stop in for more information Full Service or Delivered 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 - �Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 1,2008 •I*. Trojans’ Winchester says that she’s in it to win by Brett Bremer in 19:04.7. Winchester made that statement after the regional race, and was talking about a state championship. I really want to win." she said. “That's my goal, and to get under 18 minutes." The Trojan sophomore, who finished fifth in the state a year ago in Division 2. will be joined today in the State Finals at Michigan Sports Editor “I really want to win." That is all Thornapple Kellbgg sophomore Allyson Winchester has done this fall, win cross country races. She won Saturday's Division 2 Regional at Gobles High School, , crossing the finish line in 18 minutes 21.7 sec­ onds. Zeeland West's Rachele Schulist was second International Speedway in rooklyn by fellow O-K Gold Conference running mates Kelsey Burgess of South Christian and Nicole Frantz of Hastings who placed fifth and seventh respectively. Winchester led the girls' race from start to finish, breaking away from the pack early to avoid any congestion as the course quickly nar- /z p - f j . Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester (66) leads the pack as the course nar­ rows soon after the start of last Saturday’s Division 2 Regional meet at Gobles High School. 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V. | -Sim toV , >. ft® :\vi wi z; b �WWBS PUBLIC U hary HASTIUGS MV494 nc/Ne Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 Ml PE S'!! .Old A 1 ——-■ Your Hometown Newspaper Se PRSRT STD T 1 4 1 ti A ■W 4 't 1 - ville and Caledonia Areas 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 45/November 8, 2008 One out of two is not bad for Trojan sophomore by Brett Bremer Sports Editor jva bcafl 31U2 .ad U xlT nomo I rnuoD niqori lunim ivibni prigno liW oiqqj; jhcrn rrj art) SfoBTl nioiM bssqZ j w sria Even her mother and her head coach weren't exactly sure what the reaction would be. It was all smiles. Thomapple Kellogg soph­ omore Allyson Winchester went to the Division 2 Cross Country Finals Saturday hoping to break the 18minute mark and win an individual state champi­ onship in the process. Winchester realized as she approached the three-mile mark on the final stretch of the course, between the race track and pit row at International Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn, that she wasn’t going to catch up to Milan junior Jordan Tomecek. Tomecek won the state championship, which Winchester had been work­ ing for, crossing the finish line in a course-record time of 17 minutes 40.4 seconds. So, Winchester went to work on the clock. Winchester was the state runner-up, crossing the fin­ ish line in a new personal­ record and school-record time of 17:54.6. It matches the highest finish for a Thornapple Kellogg girl at the state finals. Danielle Quisenberry placed second in 1999 with a time of 18:30.80. “The course has never been as fast as it has been the last couple years,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin. “I didn't think last year we could ever see this course faster.” Tomecek’s course record lasted for less than an hour, as the top five finishers in the Division 1 girls' race eclipsed the old mark led by Rochester junior Megan Goethals who finished in 17:10.1. said excited,” “I'm Winchester as she waited to accept her second state medal. She was sixth in Division 2 as a freshman. “I broke 18, and second is sweet.” Finishing second just something leaves for Winchester to work towards in her junior season. “She should just continue to drop (time),” Benjamin said. “She's got a lot of room to grow physically and she's not afraid of hard work. She certainly has not run her fastest race.” Winchester was well ahead of third place finisher. East Grand Rapids’ Lauren Grunewald who came in in 18:20.1. Grunewald's team took the state championship. edging out their O-K White Conference rivals Grand Rapids Christian 98 to 166. Williamston was third with 168 points. The Pioneers from East Grand Rapids and the Eagles from GR Christian met mul­ tiple times this season, and every time the Eagles had finished ahead of the Pioneers including at their league meet where the Eagles earned the conference championship. Kenowa Hills’ Hills' Reed Kamyszek raced out in front early on in the Division 2 boys' race, and held onto that lead to win the individ­ ual title. He finished in 15:32.2. Mattawan's Jeff MacMillan was second in 15:34.7 and Linden's Jake Hord third in 15:42.9. Hord's team won the state championship, with three runners in the top 12 overall and four total individual medallists. Linden ended the day with just 59 points. Vicksburg was second with 174 and Otsego third with 191. The O-K Gold Conference champion Forest Hills Eastern boys' and girls' teams both finished fifth on the day, out of 27 teams. Nine girls in the Division 1 girls' race Saturday broke 18 minutes, making it one of the fastest races ever at the state finals. Traverse City Central only had one medal­ list, Katie Perkins who placed 20th in 18:29.6, but four of her teammates fol­ lowed her across the finish line in the next 38 seconds to lead their team to the cham­ pionship. TC Central fin- See TROJAN, page 14 Yarger elected to County Drain Commissioners post by Sandra Ponsetto (I B Staff Writer pH R 3)£b » bid JnuoD I a yd .£1 OJ .O1OV )X3ffiib mqoG 01 iol milfioj J Sfli I moT ULl" v boog loizaim olvoG ’<do‘i mY IB oq-aoiH urnmoo drums 2 gniio fioigeal orlT jgolbH qoJ aril A“ art! orie VT cent aaeL eiutoiq sibusIO Republican Russ Yarger defeated Democratic candi­ date Rosemary Anger in the bid to be the next Barry County Drain Commissioner by a 16,303 (56.73 percent) to 12,349 (42.97 percent) vote. Yarger, who has been the director of the Freeport Department of Public Works for 10 years, said he plans to continue the work of outgo­ ing Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, who did not seek re-election. “I just plan to continue the good work of the drain com­ mission,” said Yarger. “Mr. Doyle has done an excellent job.” Yarger said that if he is j I "J—" | t * , B I U *: LI 1 7 I Russ Yarger contemplating anything, it is an upgrade to the drain com­ mission’s Web site. “There are a few things I'd like to do to improve the Web site, like making it so people can contact the drain directly commissioner through the Web site,” he said. “But, changes cost money, so we'll have to wait and see what the budget will allow. Other than that, I’ll have to work there for a while, take time to familiarize myself with the office, and 44 get up to speed before I con­ template any other changes,” he concluded. Doyle said he has always supported his successor’s bid for the post. “I supported Russ in his campaign to become drain commissioner because I feel he has the knowledge and experience to fulfill the requirements of this office,” said Doyle. “He has the right personality and temperament to work with landowners and taxpayers. This is not always an easy job. In fact, it can be a difficult job, but I think Russ will do the job well.” Yarger and Anger squared off against five other Republican drain commissioner candidates in a public debate before the August primary. Anger, who has a mas­ ter’s degree in geography from Western Michigan University and has worked as a geography information systems technician for Barry County Land Information Service for 11 years, was on unopposed the Democratic ticket in the pri­ mary. Yarger defeated his five Republican opponents by garnering 2,310 votes (27 percent) to earn his s{Bit t on the November ballot. Freeport honors local celebrity by Helen Mudry Sta# Writer Residents of the village of Freeport gathered at the community building Saturday for a reception hon­ oring its local celebrity, Jessica Price. The 2001 Thornapple Kellogg graduate finished in the top 10 this September in the “America's Got Talent” TV show. Jessica's mother. Chris See PRICE, page 6 Jessica Price signs a picture for a smiling Claudia McLean. » * II | |j | | Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester rounds the corner just beyond the two-mile mark during the Division 2 Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In This Issue • Mark Paradowski is Chamber Volunteer of the Year • Calley elected to another two year term in Lansing • Local township races have familiar faces • Sterzick gets 2nd state medal, Scots A place 14th l <1 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008 Mark Paradowski is Chamber Volunteer of the Year The Barry . County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Middle Villa Inn and Middleville, and honored Mark Paradowski at the Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Valerie Byrnes, Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance presi­ dent, welcomed community members to the event, and Board of Directors Chairman David Hatfield gave the opening remarks. Fred Jacobs gave the invocation, and Hatfield and Deb Button presented the awards. Although Paradowski won the organization’s top honor, other nominees for Chamber Volunteer of the Year were Kandy Reffett, Karen Heath, Kristin Royston and Mike Hallifax. The County Seat Restaurant, owned by Gary and Carla Rizor, won the Chamber Business of the Year Award. Other business­ es included Ace Hardware, Buckland Insurance, Chemical Bank and the Walldorff Brewpub and •SJ Bistro. The Middleville Downtown Development | Authority won the Brick Award for its work on the downtown streetscape. Other nominees for the Brick Award were Al Fresco, AppleTree Christian Learning Center, Delton Area Business Association, First Bank and Union Bank. More than 60 people attended the event. Following dinner, a casino night was held as a fundrais­ er for the organization as well. v i* J i I! 9 i 1 1 [•- M -■ •V i*■ I if ’ ? r ;■ t * - * i r) i J £ - - ■ % -Jr/- w 1 5V 4 - F IT ** A ■ r SMI E V Caledonia Friday Night Alive plans holiday festivities Caledonia Friday Night Alive (CFNA) is poised to kick off holiday events Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 focusing on activities for middle school children in the Caledonia area. CFNA is based at the Commons Area, located inside Cherry Valley Church, Freeport elections uneventful in Barry County by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In the Village of Freeport, Wade Brown was re-elected president with 162 votes. There were 9 write-in votes. Yvonne Aspinall was re­ elected with 169 votes against 6 write-in votes. Dorothy Kelley was re-elect­ ed as village treasurer with a vote of 175 votes against 5 write-in votes. Lyle Blough and LuAnn Forbes, with votes of 86 and 125 respectively, were elect­ ed as village trustees. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B, behind the Monterey Grille. The Nov. 14 Thanksgiving event will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. CFNA is encouraging attendees to bring canned or non-perishable food that will be distributed to local food pantries. The Dec. 12 event also will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. CFNA has partnered with Girl Scout Troop 1815 in adopting Congress Elementary School, part of the Grand Rapids inner-city public school system. All attendees are asked to bring in an unwrapped gift for an elementary-aged boy or girl. These items will be distrib­ uted by the Girl Scouts to the children at Congress Elementary. Activities on tap for both events include a basketball tournament, volleyball, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and a variety of Wii games on a big screen, four-square, ping pong, air hockey, board games and a chess tourna­ ment. Additionally, special treats will be served. The event is free to all middle school students from the local area. A parental release is required for each child. CFNA events from the past two months have been great successes, said Scott Gerdeman, an associate organizer. “We had fantastic turnout of almost 60 kids at each of our first few events,” he said. “We are looking to continue this success in the coming months. We are also looking for sponsors to help us continue to enhance our pro­ gram." Interested sponsors should call the office at Cherry Valley Church at 616-8917910. More information, includ­ ing an up-to-date schedule and special events can be found on the Web at www.fridaynightalive.org. Caledonia Friday Night Alive is a joint venture between local Caledonia churches and is dedicated to providing a fun, safe environment for children to develop new and lasting rela­ tionships. .p * b A Geoff Moffat (center) accepts the Brick Award on behalf of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority at the annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Saturday, Nov. 1. David Hatfield and Deb Button presented the award, Toys for Barry County Kids begins by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Collection boxes for this year's Toys for Barry County Kids campaign are already in place at the Middleville Shell station. Lovey’s, Movie Gallery, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Founders Federal Community Credit Union, Thomapple Township Hall, Middleville Pro Hardware, Babylon Hair and Tanning, Precision Sales and Rentals, Chaircomb and Razors and •A J is THE CALEDONIA FFA ALUMNI AND FFA BOOSTERS AFFILIATE THANK ... the following donors for helping to make our 3rd Annual Hog Roast & Auction a success. Approximately $3800 was raised to benefit that established the CALEDONIA FFA ALUMNLBOOSTER AFFILIATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Auto Value of Caledonia Briarwood Golf Club Green Valley Agricultural Byron Center Wholesale Meats Grinage Family Caledonia "Prime Timers" Quilting guild Wild Birds UnlimitedGrand Rapids Hulst Cleaners Carleton Equipment J-Ad Graphics Cherry Valley Greenhouse Maggie Moo’s of Kentwood Cho Family Martin's Sugarbush CMC construction Cavanaugh Family Contempo Salon Family Farm & Home eWayland Middle Villa Inn Tires 2000Caledonia/Middleville 90 Minute Nanny NAPA of Caledonia Seif Chevrolet Barry County during the annual toy distribution. Toys for Barry County Kids is sponsored by American Legion Post 140 in Middleville and the UAW 1002 Veterans Committee. Toys will be collected from the boxes on Dec. 19. For more information, call 269-795-7585. Donations can be sent to Toys for Barry County Kids, PO Box 176, Middleville 49333. h « Ji f I I II .‘I K khm, Ib i 1• Staff Writer Fillmore EquipmentHastings the Middleville Marketplace. Charles Pullen said, “In 2007, we helped 276 families with 763 children. We appre­ ciate the assistance we had from the GFWC-Gun Lake Area, National Honor at Society Thornapple Kellogg High School and area individuals.” Anyone who would like to help this year’s campaign may drop off a new, unwrapped toy in one of the boxes. Toys collected are distributed to families in $ Calley elected to another two year term in Lansing by Megan Lavell Amazing Grace Dinners D Harley & Nan Schut John & Kara Schut Sky High Hot Air Balloons Al Steeby Steketee Turf Service Sunsations ' Tractor Supply Co.Hastings WOTV Bob & Sharon Weaver Butch & Donna Welton Mary Kay Wierenga Wildwood Landscaping Yoga Plus Yonker’s Landscaping Republican State Rep. Brian Calley of Portland will retain his 87th District seat another two years after his victory Tuesday. Calley took 64 percent, or 29,582 votes, in the 87th District, which covers all of Barry County and part of Ionia County. He beat Democrat Greg Grieves who received 31 percent of the vote, U.S. Taxpayers candi­ date Phillip Adams with 3 percent, and Libertarian can­ didate Joseph Gillotte who garnered 2 percent of the vote. Those percentages were mirrored in Barry County, where Calley won with 62.5 percent and 18,166 votes. Grieves took 31.93 percent with 9,281 votes, Adams took 3.11 percent with 903 votes, and Gillotte took 2.27 percent with 659 votes. “I’m very honored to have been given the opportunity by the constituents I repre­ sent to stay in another two years and work on the issues that matter to them,” said Calley. “I'm really very hon­ ored, very flattered with the results, particularly because it was such a brutal year for Republicans all across the whole country.” This is Calley’s second win for the state representa­ tive's seat. He took his first victory in 2006. With his freshman term and learning curve behind him, Calley said he can move into his next term and contin­ ue to work on the projects that are important to him and his constituents. Calley said some of the issues he plans to work on are property tax the reform, Michigan Business Tax and govern­ ment spending transparency. “It’s another initiative I'm not willing to let die,” Calley said of transparency in gov­ ernment spending. “There’s no shortage of issues to work on.” Calley said, “You almost have to shame the people in Lansing into doing the right thing. These are good ideas, and I know people are on my side with them." Calley said he has another reason to celebrate as well, because his wife, Julie, won an Ionia County Commissioner seat. I ^<1 W| I 4. Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. Call Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or toll-free 800.968.1990 or apply at ii □ I www.unitedbankofmichigan.com tt UNITED BANK 4 06679590 MORTGAGE CORPORATION Good things happen when people get United. K - 'll pi p �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008/ •x Page 3 ngel Food Ministry at Gun Lake Community Church continues M N by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Angel Food Ministry at Gun Lake Community Church on M-179 began in September of 2007. Since the need has risen, organiz­ ers hope to encourage more who need a helping hand •!•!• with their food budget to take advantage of this pro­ gram. Jan Hardin had heard of the program, which provides low-cost food once a month, and convinced Kelly Davis that they should investigate the program last year. Davis had lost her job and was dealing with the cancer fight her son was waging. She decided to go with Hardin to see how the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids used the pro­ gram. J -Ji They drove up to the site and saw a line of people around the building. The two women looked at each other and said, “We need to do this.” In the past year, Davis said they have distributed more than 2,000 boxes of food. She believes that this has helped more than 500 families. The Angel Food program is nonprofit and nondenominational. GLCC members see the program as a way to help an area hit by job loss and the impact of a poor economy. People who wish to partic­ ipate in the next distribution can pick up an order form at the church at 12200 West M179 Highway or get one from the church’s Web site at www.gunlakecommunity- church.org. Order forms must be turned in by Saturday, Nov. 8. Food distribution will be on Saturday, Nov. 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This month’s order form includes a regular box, a convenience box and a Thanksgiving dinner box. Those who purchase one of these boxes also can pur­ chase special boxes. The regular box costs $30, the convenience box costs •!4 $28 and the Thanksgiving •It dinner box with seven-pound •It Perdue chicken and all the fixings costs $30. •II One of the special boxes includes fruit and vegetables for $21 and the others include more meat choices. Orders must be paid for by cash or check. The program does not accept credit cards. School, Legion to honor veterans in Caledonia Tuesday : I I ^8^ *<•1* taste. ■ Klaah I * Ifciikofa -Lil ■ hutifat ••il »W. Ih r i i n. 3i«ji A Veterans Day obser­ vance will be held at Emmons Lake Elementary School at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, with representatives from Caledonia the American Legion Post and other veterans. Caledonia School Superintendent Jerry Phillips said, “we would like to have local veterans attend this event." Emmons Lake Elementary School is at 8950 Kraft Ave. in Caledonia. American Caledonia Legion Post 305 will hold its annual Veterans Day cere­ mony at the post on M-37 in Caledonia Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. This long-standing tradi­ tion will take place in front of the post and will feature a reading on the meaning of Veterans Day and service to the country. Seating will be provided for those who can­ not stand for the approximate 30-minute ceremony. The Sons of the American Legion will provide a firing squad, and the Legion Color Guard will participate as well. “This program is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend," said post member Larry Stauffer. “This is an excellent opportunity to show your support for our troops serving us today as well as those who have sacrificed so much in past wars and conflicts. Please join us at this impor­ tant event." Local township races have familiar faces .a • «eic I3BC8 ... jssruMS® r rr 11 - ^‘<1 11 & , jl ■* tions. by Patricia Johns Re-elected in Irving Staff Writer Races in Irving, Township were Supervisor Orangeville, Thomapple and George London, Clerk Carol Yankee Springs townships Ergang, Treasurer Lynnette trustees and included many familiar Wingeier Charles Boulter and Larry faces. Irving and Yankee Springs Brummel Jr. Re-elected in Yankee townships had no chal­ lengers for any of the posi- Springs Township were Supervisor Al McCrumb, Clerk Lippert, Janice HASTINGS 4 ‘ Treasurer John Jerkatis and www.GQTI.com trustees Mary Cook and Jack Goodrich 269-205-4 Finkbeiner. Also re-elected DUALITY Downtown Hastings as township Constable was on State St. Charles Misak. Rocking Seal* • All Digital Sound In the supervisor race in Free Drink Refills • 25c com refills Township, Orangeville I Republican Thomas Rook was re-elected with 848 J J* n votes to the 736 cast for J I Democrat Jim Delaphiano. I M except adull evening t xb ft JT There were also 4 write-in Q No passes 0 Stadium Seating •It votes for this position. SHOWTIMES 11/7-11/13 Clerk Orangeville O® MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:20, 2:30, 4:35, Democrat Jennifer Goy was 6:45, 9:00 elected with 1,200 votes to I FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:35. 6:45, 9: •!• 26 write-ins. Democrat Vicki 0®ROLE MODELS (R) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:50, 3:00,5:15,7:30. 9:50 Ritchie was re-elected as FRI/MON/WED/TH 5:15, 7:30. 9:50 treasurer with 1,023 votes to QTHE HAUNTING OF MOLLY HARTLEY Republican Curt Daniels (PG-13) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:40, 2:45, 5:00 who received 563 votes. FRI/MON/WED/TH 5: sis o HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3(G) Robert Republicans SAT/SUbVTUE 12:00,2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Perino (787 votes) and Linda FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Ribble (804 votes) were re­ SAW V (R) DAILY 7:00,9:20 elected as trustees. c o o on Democrats David Brinkert I •IS 8 IR (677 votes), Richard Frank I p of 46oz bag oi ounecy popcorn I (521 votes) and Roger Smith, THEATERS $4 tos4.50 ALL SEATS i E-X> MOV 22 . 2006 -S*r I with no party affiliation list­ ed (150 votes), also were on the ballot. In Thornapple Township, Republican Don Boysen was re-elected with more than 67 percent of the votes cast. He received 2,310 votes to the 672 for Robert Klinge and 417 for Patrick Strzelecki who ran as unaffiliated to any party. There were also 12 write-in votes. Clerk Republican Susan Vlietstra was re-elected with 2,093 to 43 write-in votes. Republican Debra Buckowing was also re­ elected as treasurer with 3,039 votes against 43 writeins. . Elected as trustees were Republicans Ross DeMaagd (2,532 votes), Walter Eavey Patrick votes), (2,504 Harrison (2,576 votes) and William Kenyon (2,555 votes.) Challenging the Republican stronghold in Thornapple Township was Democrat Gerald Toshalis who ---- lost in the race for trustee with 1,374 votes. All numbers in this story are from the unofficial results provided by the Barry County Clerk s office. Orders not picked up on the distribution day will be donated. The program also accepts food stamps (EBT). Participants should bring a laundry basket or box to carry their food home. Davis says that one good thing about •It this program is that no one has to prove that they are in need to participate. She encourages people to try it if they need some I Gun Lake Women’s Club, have donated funds to the program. Order forms may be dropped off at the church office Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the church from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call 269-795-7903. help to stretch their food dol­ lars. “This program might not be good for everyone, but we know it has been a help to many people," Davis says. She said she also is grate­ •!• ful for the outpouring of vol­ unteer help which makes the •It 20 program [•It ssible. About volunteer people each month. In addition local organizations, such as the New member named to the Middleville planning commission from the rear. Moffat also reported that •it the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge project will now be in two phases. Work has already begun on the Cherry c Valley westward to Patterson * section. The second phase will be from Cherry Valley to Whitneyville Road. The Barry County Road Commission is working to HP secure funding for the proj­ ect since the rise of prices for asphalt has had a significant impact on the project. Moffat also told commis­ sion members of upcoming seminars open to them. The next meeting of the Kevin McLaughlin planning commission will be Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in storage and provide a cov­ Thornapple Township Hall. ered entry to the building by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kevin McLaughlin attend­ ed his first meeting as a member of the Middleville Planning Commission Nov. 5. He participated in an update of the zoning ordi­ nances. Geoff Moffat told the commission that he antic­ •II ipates having the update fin­ ished in February. He said he then expects to have some joint meetings with the vil­ lage council on the ordinance changes before scheduling the public hearing. The commission approved a site plan for a small addi­ tion to the back of the Masonic Temple at 123 E. Main St. This will improve -*= E ** - It’s All About Freedom of Expression Everyone will notice, but no one will know. Tuesday, November 18th Educational presentation starting at 5:30PM Surgeon’s seminar / demonstration starting at 6PM Topics covered that evening • Botox Cosmetic and Juvaderm fillers • Elective facial cosmetic surgery procedures • Chemical facial peels and scar tissue repair treatment • Daily skin care product regimens and wax hair removal I • Eyelash extensions • Brow and eyelash tinting Receive a $25 credit towards Botox or Juvaderm procedure just for attending, with an additional $ 10 off if you bring a friend. A 20% discount on product purchases at the end of the seminar. Some procedures will be available that evening for qualified candidates. Light refreshments - 5:30PM Presented by Dr. Michael S. Nosanov, M.D. at Creekside Professional Center, 1761 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings •> —a O EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Ml 49316 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, Ml 48813 269-945-3888 616-891-2001 800-307-8897 �4/The Sun and Newt Saturday November 8. 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY T)utton 'United 'ReJcrmecC Cfiurcfi W6D Hama La6e Ave SE • Caledonia Mt <9318 Applying AH of the Bible to All of Ute Thy Word Hev Rishat J MUtf Re* Davifl Kkxnprm. 6W-8850 www duttonirt or Truth Living Hope Assembly of God Redeemer Covenant Church 4.-m.. r----- -i_. .w The Family of God for AU People Loving God. Loving People Sunday Worship Experience Sunday ... ] 0 :00 am Wednesday ... 700 pm 930 am Worship Service Mommp 9 30 am Evening 6*00 pm Rack) Broadcast Sun 600 pm WFJR 102 9 FM I 11:00 am Faith-Lite Fitness Christian Education Classes Rc\ . Todd Smith. Pastor — ' rji* 7033 Hammond Ave SE (E of Hanna Lk . S off 68th) www kvmghopeassemply org (616) 698-0749 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 I* WWUGTCd / I welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Hank P Snyder Senior Pasmt I»m A Vine Am Paauw/Yaud) David M Sender. Mt rof Mimc Sunday Service Times 9:30am - Worship 6:00prn — Bible Study Sunday School........................ .... 9 45 ur. Sunday Monung Woralup Service MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10:00 a m 5:30 p.m ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH* wwn.aiasKdi7dpiiM.or 724^) 6Hth Street SF Sunday Evening Service ..., ... 6 -00 p m Caledonia, Ml 49316 Wndncaday Mid W«k Prayer .... 6r45 p.m Rev Tom DeVnes. Pastor - 795-3667 Vord of Ijk (Juki .... 6*4$ p.m middievHlecrc org 616-698-8104 HOOa.m . •• ........... I 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service '*4 .^1 1 ■ • ®< 2415 McCann Rd. (1 *5' M-37 mili off in I wing) Q 15 A M Morning Prayer • 11 *00 A M Holy Communion Hr4nrMfo> Vrwr 600 PM Evening Prayer Rt Qev David 1. Hmtwick • Recto Church 2CQ795-2370 Rectory 26Q 04»W7 http 7 /netmtnutrtm org'aee'churchei exa/chl W7 <1 S’ J*1 M walks, One faith | BRIGHISI Chun h Contemporary, Practical, Casual Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W Main Strcrt (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street Worship Summer Service Time Sundays 10 00am . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................... 11 00 a.m. Adult Bible Clan................................. 11 OO a.m. www.bnqhiwde.org ♦ 616-891 0287 817$ Broadmoor, Caledonia 9 30 a m . . 11:00 a.m. . . Non-Traditional Service . . . Traditional Service www.Ktpaulciiledonia.orx (K Sth G<dd<*L 6 30-8pm Wd) ate hnpJ/gDodibcpherdlcnii gfKigirpayn. xxxn GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Middleville Wesleyan Church OF M »7 AM- 10UTH tTRCfT) A -- - A--wrVMn 9:N AM Mid PM Fdotation hour 1100 AM 12300 We* M 17V Highway (C.'hirf Nfjrmdav R<mdi W.yiand Ml 49M8 Meeting you, your Pm* Soon Greenway Senior Paahw P«ww al friends, and vour family - right where you ‘re at. pMicir Mede IkiwaM* f Fuirr«6 and Congregauonal lute Hr wei to taU gengie 10 a toWitf faith in Jnm Christ, a deeper feUaathip. and « fruitful terrier CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street OMM LAKI COMMUNfTY CHURCH Rev, Murk Bauer. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:00.9:30 4 IIO0 269 795-7903 www gunlakoerrmmunitychurch org lJ New times! JOURNEY Sundays 9:30 & 11am CHURCH Starting Oct. 5th Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch com 10:00 a.m Worship, children’s Sunday School A Chum during worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. Middle and Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Contemporary Worship ...............................9:30 a.m Sunday School for All Ages...................... 10:45 a m •• I Phone (616) 868-6437 Leighton Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH www cherryvalleychurch org Pitfor Rw Clml Caw. Ph.D. Running on Empty 5 » cornerstone church www.cornerchurch.org Community Sunday Mnming Wnrship . 9:30 a.m Sunday School for All Ages 11 Warn boneer Cub VWnrdavs 6:30 p.m DAVID L McBRIDI P.istor (616) H91-R028 www.leightonchurch.org Ti- \j n.x’4* Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenommational Sundays 10:00 am. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Dutton. Ml website www litetrakchurch com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Church committed to our community Sunday Worship ia at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria 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' m. Pastor: Rev. Josh Rlunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 6.5-65- WAY Check our weh site: www.wayjarcrccd)!y Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52nd and 48’ St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford -616-868-0621 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org //r w/ye, Bible ‘^cJhurch X655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (6I6)X91-K661 Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer Youth Group Rev Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) 6:00 PM Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee andJew it Lord • I 9:30 am 10:30 a m & 6 p m 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:(Wp.m. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor hwmc uAtineyvUlrbihle A Place For YOU! Wr ar ■ ft li rnnki iklfal taUuniAi ijitaJ Everyone is welcome! The ( hurch where everybody 11 somebody Peace Church F WAYFARER 9266 Parmelee Road thintMihnuf Npwh’t u4*i rin«r 91K (herrv VaHey Surte 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-74W Phone (269) 948-2261 www. lakes idecommuniiy org Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue liutspty Sunday School . .10:00 a m Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev Allen Strouse Rev Royle Ballard A Place of Refuge 4.00 pm • a .A.9 30 dm •• dynamic teachng. prayer for the sick, children’s church Pastor Royer Rultman • Church Office: H6R-O39I Located in Leighton Township (onnection Time 10 00-10 30 am Sunday Mommp (plebration 10:30-1130 am Children's Church 10.4511:30 am Sunday 3 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE (• Ml 49302 Alto, Rev. Jim Hodge. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 A Farth Community of the PQUSA) Mass Times Metfjobifiit Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED CherryV^lley I worship, gifts of the Holy Stunt, rtttlio ||iW 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Qty dOlb (Eime J High School Youth Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH An informal, contemporary church Join us Sundays at 10 am I I Pastor Robert Gerke Finding the Way Together! From Grand Rapids Go south on M37. then west on 76th St 250 S Inr Street (M-57 to Ernrrntns in S'tnel hi <*'*■’ rfvru nt l.»4ilr>a*4-rn w ^newlife 3449 76th St. Caledonia (6)6169^9660 www newlrtegr com CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST '• 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 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 ............... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club.. ••••*••••••••••Call for info. Bible Study .................................... Thun. 9:30 a m tor vibrant praise Phone 891-9259 SL Paul Lutheran Church Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 WWWA Church Office Phone (269) 795-9266 Utt TMF day ofyour week Website Church. (269) 795-2391 CMNWriAN RFWORMTD CHUNOM the 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 Wednesday LifeSavers (begm$9 io» Caledonia > Make Sunday best Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastor Jim Roemke 9V57 Cherry Valley ( abstonuv Ml. 4911 6 Phrme 6164191-1912 www xatethmiam -arg. i Sunday Servlets t 30am - Traditional 11 (M»am • Contemporary 9 45am Dibit Studies and Sunday School Nu.«en .v».table 4un«a Mrvtcea IF org Yankee Springs Bible Church LSorner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A ‘ Lighlbouse ” on the corner... Ml proclaiming the Truth♦ from God i Word. Morning Worship.............................................. 10:00 a.m. Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School.................................................... 1 1.00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Pastor Merritt lohruon 0W51606 s �1 The Sun and News. Saturday, November 8, 2008/ Page 5 s, s & Local elections yield no surprises Staff Writer V According to material sup­ plied by Caledonia Township Clerk Jennifer Christian, 80.30 percent of Caledonia’s registered voters turned out to vote on Election Day or voted by absentee ballot. Caledonia Voters in Township and the Village of Caledonia stuck closely to their traditional Republican voting patterns. Village resi­ dents vote for all township officials as well as their own. Also, the village is Precinct I; the remaining three precincts are the township only. Incumbent township offi­ cers were running unop­ posed; Bryan Harrison won •It his third term as supervisor; Richard Robertson his secI ft I ».A' % NS 5 V ft i tF ? . rank. 4,627-1,648. All incumbents for Kent County offices were re-elect­ ed. Gaines Township resident Bill Hirsch, who unseated David Morren in the Aug. 5 Republican primary, handily defeated his Democratic opponent, Brian Bosak, by almost three-to-one. Three federal offices were on the ballot in this election: president, U.S. senator, and the U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd District. For the office of president of the United States, John McCain at 4,492 votes trounced Barack Obama, 2,259 by almost two to one in the local township. Jack Hoogendyk, Republican can­ didate for the U.S. Senate, defeated incumbent senator Carl Levin, 4,171 to 2,309. ond as treasurer, and Jennifer Christian, her first full term as clerk. Incumbent trustees Don Koopmans and Rick Snoeyink picked up their second terms as trustees while Dale Hermenett and Greg Zoller achieved their first terms. Village In the of Caledonia, Scott Williamson won a third two-year term as village president while trustees Dan Erskine and Karen Hahn were returned for additional four-year terms. Write-in candidate Craig Mitchell with 69 votes defeated other write-ins Scott Gray, 18 votes, and Danielle Speers , 14 votes. Justin Amash, Republican candidate for the 72nd state house seat being vacated by Glenn Steil Jr., defeated Democrat Albert Abbasse by Fran Fa verman The congressional seat held by Vernon Ehlers, the incumbent Republican con­ gressman, remained in his hands for a seventh term when he defeated Democrat Henry Sanchez by more than 4,200 votes at 5,004 to •It 1,401. Levin and Ehlers both were re-elected when all votes were tallied. The statewide races con­ tinued to present the same kind of overwhelmin Republican victories locally as embattled state Supreme Court Justice Clifford Taylor, defeated challenger Diane Hathaway, 2,8001,719. Kent County, as well, approved Taylor, but statewide, voters unseated the justice by choosing Hathaway 1,854,744 to 1,484,924. Robert Roddis, a Libertarian candidate, picked S :• **•52. i jj ''Will *Wj! lu «U Ju *Sre ___ j, >K •( »U \ 181 L CClillllftillti Ciimimiii FhicfchW taw® ■.'nt I ■agnail b C / 1 * 1. medicine and buying food, or who skips meals to make sure their children have enough to eat. They may be at risk of going hungry. The UAW Local 1002 has been distributing food to those in need since the sum- Middleville. The time for these distributions is 4 p.m. Anyone who is at risk of oing hungry qualifies to receive this food, includin those who have to choose between paying for other expenses such as rent or UAW Local 1002 will be distributing free food to those in need at the Bradford White 1002 Union Hall park­ ing lot on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Dec. 16. The UAW Union Hall is located at 295 St. Washington in w I UAW Local 1002 plans free food distributions for Middleville's hungry ti •- •j has been drawing comics since he was 5 years old, and now participants can learn secrets to help make their own comic creations unique and amazing. to get inspired and energized by comics artist and writer Paul Sizer. As writer, creator and artist of “Little White Mouse,” Sizer has ideas. He Need to super-charge comics skills? Want to hyper-energize the imagina­ tion? Be at the Hastings Public Library's Anime Fest at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, r r • ■ ’• / *t * u * >r hrklslf 'X 0 HI • hi L *6 •I *1 *• MR1 I’ 0»‘'’ • -r 4* 7 J |IW< 1 7 T *A Sizer will show how he created his newest graphic novel “BPM," techniques for penciling and inking, and how to improve ideas and concepts to turn art into comic art. Sizer will be looking at portfolios after the work­ shop, so bring a few pieces of art to share. This is not a sit-back-and-watch workshop, this is fully interactive, so come ready to participate -T* PAUL HENRY - THORNAPPLE TRAIL J ENGINEERING, INC. V. < • T i M :; I Middleville on Thursday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Michigan Southwest Alliance for Recreational Trails, the Thomapple Trail Association and the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission will host a regional trails work­ shop “Trails: Build It — They Will Come.” The workshop will be held in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 5215 N. M-37 Highway, north of Middleville. The cost is $5 per person; the deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 10. Topics to be covered durin8 the workshoP include the •II importance of trails in Southwest Michigan, p•II ssible funding sources, trail development in different community settings, and a time for questions with the speakers. An optional guided trail experience will take place the Paul Henry alon; Thomapple Trail from 4:35 to 5:30 p.m. According to the Outdoor Industry Foundation “trails are proven to attract and retain residents, visitors and businesses. The active out­ door recreation economy is a $730 billion annual contribu­ tion to the U.S. economy." The workshop is a place where participants can listen I I • - - -v w community development department with a gran S1AIES department of housing and urban ntvnowExr coMMuwy development slock'grant'i • »OGRAM m• z -1* • .7?^. j Don Preston celebrates 85 th birthday Don Preston will be cele­ brating his 85th birthday. He was bom on November 12, 1923. Cards may be sent to him at P.O. Box 62, Freeport, MI 49325. the hracehet ofiree. PROJECT COST: S61.000.00 0 COMPLETION DATE: 111 flible^ -.'-7 1 r-* >- ■ ■ A F <• -I'* , *• * I <• ■4 k* X NOVEMBER 15, 2008 ____ r .s V • •* * tr >5 - ■ •"JU J's V ■ 2w*s. IL r. •*» fi ' v*- is -d ^-7 r-l • L -J •• A £ .>■ * * .r ♦. X1 T-'r ■ -1^ ■ . A - A: -■- - - 1 ■av -L * •l 7 ; ■* * A •r** m 5-^ —■• — r-WI li !3 • 4 s I N (I E ’- i Paving of sections of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Caledonia is being completed. Cyclists and walkers are already taking advantage of the newly paved hard “------- « 1 <> I 9 A SwierengA •< Paul Henry Thomapple Trail paving surface. Free Layaway and Gift Wrapping 5 •-fZ»’ * I v v; 4. J ’ •r- ! it - u ■ .r.» Pandora and'similar. Z - A /%• •"/ •i A : v ‘.*1 * A? 7^':- z .tf! e v It * It’1’1 - * s rx'fe •; v fits ad t -*• • •* • -I 4 I ’ up' 7 SOCIAL NEWS spacers ancCyet •• • f 1 4 1 I to speakers who have built, funded and maintained trails in different community settings including urban, rural and suburban areas. ■ To register for this event or for more information, con­ tact Terri Moore at 269-9251137 ext. 20 or mooret@swmpc.org. vpuy any two charms or GET PERSONAL PROJECT FUNDING; . comfortably in both the vil­ lage and the township, 3.608- 3,156. Only those who voted by absentee ballot were more negative than sitive about medical man•It r” juana. Proposal 2, Stem Cell Research, was defeated in every precinct and in the absentee ballots. 3.948-2808. Both measures were approved by Michigan vot­ ers. Trails workshop in CONTRACTOR: CL TRUCKING & EXCAVATING, LLC ENGINEER: I r 9 r I -JS®’ airy County United Way. Hastings library to host comics workshop I I mer of 2002. The food dis­ tributions are a collaborative effort among the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, UAW Local 1002, the Middleville United Methodist Church and the up 664 votes locally. In the remaining judicial races, the incumbents were re-elected handily. Locally the Republican candidates for the governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University trounced their Democratic opponents. Proposal Finally 1, Medical Marijuana, passed PERSONALITY Silver Jewelry Collection 9369 Cherry Valley, S.E. Caledonia 616-891-5750 I �r'age 6/The Sun and News. Saturday. November 8 2008 ‘Eliminating Chaos’ topic of next GFWC-Gun Lake meeting by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer lunda Reynolds will be the speaker at the Nov. 12 meet­ ing <jf the General Federated Womens Club-Gun 1-ake area at Yankee Spnngs Golf Course on Bowens Mills -I Road. The general meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with Reynolds speaking at about 11 a.m. Reynolds has lived« in Hastings since 1985. A native of Toledo. Ohio, she owned and operated a cus­ tom tailoring and alterations -f shop specialty snop near Houghton Lake prior to moving to Hastings. For more than 20 years, she worked for Barry County, most of those years as juvenile court register. During that time, she used her innate talent for organi­ zation to benefit county gov­ ernment beyond just the juvenile court When the new Barry County Courts and I^w Building was com­ pleted in 1994. she was in charge of facilitating the entire move of all of the offices into the new building. I For the past several years. Reynolds has worked full­ time with her husband at Reynolds Heritage Land Surveying and Mapping. Together, she and Bnan have three grown sons, three cals. a museum-like office and what she calls a beautiful home. She has been a member and an officer of man) local civic groups, such as the Thomapple Garden Club, the Barry County Master Gardeners, and several local quilt guilds. She also has devoted many hours to structure for themselves. At the October GFWCGun Lake meeting. Barbara Kuiper was the amazed win­ ner of this year's quilt raffle. The club raised more than $2,000 which helps support the lending library . Work has already begun on the next quilt. For more information about the GFWC-Gun Lake area, contact President Amy Smendik at 269-795-4348. Ronald McDonald House in Grand Rapids Reynolds said she has had a passion for organization for years. As the proprietor of Chaos Be Gone, she has assisted and instructed many organizationally challenged individuals, families and businesses. Her goal is to provide the household, busi­ ness or office with structure where none was before. Beyond that, when her work is finished, she said she leaves her clients with the skills, tools and materials to maintain that new-found She sang selections she had performed for competi­ tion including Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me.” Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors," Colbic Caillat's "Bubbly" and Sarah McLachlan's ’’Angel." In a short ceremony, Freeport Mayor Wade rown presented her with a > $ > Linda Reynolds & PRICE, continued from page Price, officially began the mornings program with prayer, thanking God and the Freeport community. Price, with a bit of Little Mermaid hair coloring left from the previous night’s Halloween costume, look to the stage and demonstrated the talent that carried her to the finals. I key to the village. He joking­ ly apologized saying the vil­ lage wasn't big enough for a licker tape parade but the key represented the heart and support of the small town. More than 100 people enjoyed the music, posed ML for pictures and had Price autograph the photos. Mi* fl*1* 1 fi* I I ifl , t? d«i Freeport Mayor Wade Brown Price. flowers and a to the vi Story times continue at Jessica Price sings her ballads for fans in Freeport on Saturday morning. TransitionsCALEDONIA VISION CENTER ■ Complete eye health exams • Contact Lenses ■ Children’s eye care Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads ■ caledoniavisioncenter.com • Transitions^ lenses available3i here •MM I V7S4 Dr. Richard J. Choryan Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm 9809 Cherry Valley S f Caledonia Ml 49316 L? M 6161 891-20/20 J Buys Chiropractic Better Care. Better Results. Aaron J. uys, D.C. We are now accepting new patients and look forward to caring for you and your family. Call today to make an appointment or setup a complimentary consultation! Buys Chiropractic 2517 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 (616) 977-4333 (Just east of Breton Village Mall) libraries Every Wednesday morn­ ing at 10 a.m., through December 3. children are invited to visit the Freeport District Library for story time. The group will be reading lots of books about all sorts of animals. The readers also will lead crafts projects, singing and playing games. Parents may sign up for story time at the library or by con­ tacting the library at fretlb@llcoop.org or 616765-5181. The library is is open Monday from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.. Friday O ___ • _ C_____ • I 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. At the Thomapple Kellogg Schoo] and Community Library, story time is at 10 a.m. ion Friday mornings. Story times are scheduled through Dec. 19 with no story hour on Friday, Nov. 28. Upcoming themes are: Nov. 14 — Hippos Nov. 21 — Thanksgiving Dec. 5 — Penguins Sandra Durkee gets an autographed picture of Freeport's hometown hero. I I I I I | I I 1 06660159 Coupon IRuapist loti Ritcfw Has relocated to 11428W. M-179 Hwy. (Gun Lake Next to Sunny Jim’s Pizza) inside Kitchens by Katie Bring in this ad to receive $10 off a $35/hr. Massage I I Call oh AV fnr vnnr annninfmonf I today for your appointment See STORY, page 10 ! Boe Tracts i I I I I I 1 I-/■ a? ■’ f* I | rv FJ[l i I 269-998-8946 1 — — .Exnires November 15th. 2008. — — -1 i ’V kI �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008/ Page 7 V l,i»' IV I I I ^1 Caledonia Kiwanis Club distributes reference books by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Builders Clubs at Kraft Middle School and Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia have distributed copies of the paperback Merriam-Webster thesaurus. The books were purchased with the assis­ tance of the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia. The Kiwanis Club began the sponsoring the Builders Clubs during the 2007-08 school year, and it was char­ tered this year. Builders Club is the largest service organi­ zation for middle school stu­ dents (ages 12 to 14), with more than 40,000 members worldwide. According to the official Kiwanis Web site the first Builders Club was chartered in 1975. Today, there are more than 2,000 clubs across the country and world. Builders Club is a studentled community service organization that operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body. Community­ based Builders Clubs also may be established at com­ munity facilities such as churches, libraries, YMCAs, or lodges. A Kiwanis club, composed of leading busi­ ness and professional people of the community, serves as the club’s sponsor. Builders Club is struc­ tured only on the local club level but is supported by the Kiwanis International Office in Indianapolis, which pro- board of directors. Arno appointed his wife Mary as the director of the organiza­ tion. The board set a goal to provide dictionaries to all third grade students in South Carolina each year. In •ir 1. they expanded their mission to include all students in the United States. The purpose of The Dictionary Project is to provide dictionaries to stu­ dents to keep to use as their own personal reference books. A dictionary is an essential tool for a quality education, wrote one Web site. Most children do not own a dictionary, nor do they have access to one in their home. The agency seeks to provide dictionaries to all children who are in school. The program is typically implemented in the third grade each year. The goal of the Dictionary Project is to improve the reading ability and compre­ hension of all children. The program has been adopted and refined by civic organizations all over the country, including in 2007 the Caledonia Kiwanis Club The foHowing paragraph is posted on the Dictionary Project Web site: “The Caledonia Kiwanis Club did this project last year and the students and teachers were all very excited. The kids use their books each week for assignments that are directly related to these books. The kids are excited, and that is the absolute best part. They vides programs, literature and opportunities to relate to teenagers from countries all around the world. The Caledonia Builders Club distributed copies of a thesaurus to all seventh graders last year. This year, in response to comments by teachers that “it would be great if students could have these books sooner,” the club decided to purchase enough books all of this year's fifth, sixth and seventh graders. Next year, the books will go to all fifth graders. The books belong to the students and this can be a very empowering gift, said Jane Heiss from the Caledonia Kiwanis Club. In addition, the local club distributes dictionaries to all third graders in the Caledonia school district. This is part of the Project. Dictionary Information on the Internet describes how that project began in 1992 when Annie Plummer of Savannah. Ga., gave 50 dictionaries to chil­ dren who attended a school close to her home. Following her death, the idea was into developed The Dictionary Project, a non­ profit organization. Since Plummer's death, more than 7.8 million children have received dictionaries because thousands of people saw the same need in com­ munities all over the United States. Arno French formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit associa­ tion in 1995, along with a Watershed sets tentative clean-up date for Nov. 15 The Thornapple River Watershed Council is tenta­ tively organizing a cleanup beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Due to repairs being con- ducted on the LaBarge Dam at 84th Street, water levels on the Thornapple River will be drawn down an estimated seven to eight feet upstream of the dam. This gives a Progressive Democrats to hold organizational meeting Wednesday ' -7 * The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will hold a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12. After roundtable contribu­ tions from those attending, the annual election of offi­ cers will be held. Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming presidential inauguration may join in planning for a trip to in D.C., Washington, January. All citizens are welcome at the Thornapple in Hail Township Middleville at 7 p.m. unique opportunity to con­ duct an additional river cleanup this year. Volunteers will be scout­ ing the river Nov. 8. Locations and effort needed Nov. 15 will depend on pre­ liminary scouting results. If there is plenty of trash, the council would like to remove accessible trash and identify large items that will be difficult to retrieve and coordi­ nate with the property own­ ers for removal. Anyone who would like to be involved is asked to send an e-mail to dstrouse@thornappleriver.org and egambeefeameritech.net. TK Class of Fleece - sports, children a J 2010 parents to racing, solids, etc. Snow Show meet Nov. 11 I < I ? 4 * Il jll A iteuna r L_ t P- - ■g ■k < ■l irt’wj £ V Thcsaara < 1 W" 1hc^» mV -W- V—• FX * * —£ iFS\-r -c I * 1 il Wdm's r 5? rl/r 9i IF? 55 f - Wl .-M'- 'W ■ „J?’J >1 I r Sixth and seventh grade students at Kraft Meadows Middle School in Caledonia and Caledonia Kiwanis Club members delivered a Thesaurus to each sixth and seventh 9rader in the sch°o1- This year’s eighth graders received the reference books last year. The Kiwanis club also distributed the books to the sixth and seventh graders at Duncan Lake Middle School and to all fifth graders. all have enjoyed the books and asked us to do it this year themselves. That is very rewarding for our Kiwanis Club to have the kids ask for the books. This has been an incredible motivator for the children in our four elemen- I? !. 11 tary schools and our two middle schools. We couldn't have picked a better project. Kiwanis Club of Caledonia. Mi.” The Dictionary Project is funded through donations and sponsors who introduce the program in their local schools. All donations and are contributions tax­ deductible. The Dictionary Project is authorized to solic­ it contributions as a 50l(c)3 nonprofit association in all 50 states. ih 5 V IF?; * -^3 B * kt SB 1 A F t — *- * I *■»> * i i». *1 is _ - -n?— MUMC bazaar This crew of donut chefs created dozens of donuts and uncounted donut holes. Every sugar coated morsel was gone by 11 a.m. on November 1. 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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 269.795.4400 06679953 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008 •II Residents protest Broadview Country Estates PUD amendments by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Several residents of the Spring Valley subdivision, which backs up to the Broadview Country Estates Planned Unit Development, appeared at Wednesday evening's Caledonia Township board meeting to protest amendments to the PUD requested by developer Dykema Excavators Inc. The sum and substance of their protests was that they had been told by real estate agents and builders of their homes that no more apart­ ments would be built because of wetlands, the maintenance of the existing apartment buildings was poor, drainage from Broadview inundated their backyards during heavy rain storms, and buffer-zone landscaping was nonexistent or dead and dying. Al Roetman, who pur­ chased his home in 2005, said, “I feel that I and my neighbors have been slight­ ed. We were told no more apartments were going in, that it was wetlands. I don’t see the need for more apart­ ments.” Roetman concluded his remarks, saying that if he had known more apartments were a possibility, he never would have spent $200,000 for a home in Spring Valley. Bruce Barrett followed, saying that his home, built in 1998, was the second home and that nothing more could be built to the west because it was made of wetlands. He added that the property had always been a rough field. He said he views additional apartments as a bad idea since the existing ones have not been well-maintained and more are not needed. Barrett said he was con­ cerned about the impact of Section 8 housing on Caledonia High School and cited incidents at Kentwood High School. “The entire subdivision •II is opposed to apartments,” he concluded. Fran Anderson said she had moved from Kentwood to a cul-de-sac. “All single­ family homes - no traffic and no kids running through my yard.” Mike Berg, of Dykema Excavators Inc., responded briefly, saying that the PUD was submitted some years ago (1990s) and originally called for four apartment buildings. The plan has been modified to avoid the wet­ lands, and the existing build- Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06660266 06680091 ~ // Z/x TERRY’S TIPS — // 111 111 bi 11 11 1 i 111 216 N. Main 792-0515 11 I 11 I 11 ’ I. I I I I ’ 11 1 11 11 11 11 [ I 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 I I I’ 11 I I I I I 11 11 I I As we transition to those inside projects, remember to flip all your un-used leftover paint cans on their tops forI airtight storage, keeping the paint good and wet in theI can for the next time you need it. 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Bujak opened his remarks, saying bluntly about Realtors and builders to the homeown­ ers, “You weren’t properly informed. The developers promised commercial and apartments would be done first; only two apartments were done. (The) commercial was fast food; MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) rejected it for traffic. The developer came back with office buildings to front on M-37.” “The change to apartment buildings was previously approved. The PC (planning commission) spent time on screening. We are looking at amendments; they call for a reduction in the number of apartment buildings,” Bujak concluded. Harrison asked Bujak, “Even if we vote against it (the amendments to the PUD before the board), they can do the apartments under the previously approved PUD?” “Yes,” answered Bujak. Harrison continued the discussion, saying that putting colors on a master plan or zoning map makes it very difficult to change them. He cited Jasonville Farms and the number of times he has heard people say that they would have done it differently if they had been on the board. He pointed out that Jasonville Farms was the result of a court settlement, Harrison cautioned the audience that exclusionary zoning was illegal. “We can’t exclude apart­ ments. We try to be thought­ ful. We have to allow a cer­ tain number,” he said. “R-3 (high-density residential) is okay when it is condos nobody has a problem. 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The utilities have to go in first and would have a water source.” Bujak addressed the drainage issue, issue, saying, “There are inconsistencies with the grading between Broadview and Spring Valley.”’ Rose interjected, “They should be separate systems; it should not be tied to Spring Valley.” The discussion shifted to the meaning of Section 8 housing, which had been referred to earlier by a resi­ dent as a concern. Bujak explained that there were two types of Section 8 housing. The term Section 8 is shorthand for a program within a federal housing law. The first type refers to build­ ings that are publicly subsi­ dized housing; the second refers to persons who are certified as eligible to it has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! k •> ’ changes the nature of the occupant, long-term versus short-term. We have created a zone for manufactured housing. Perhaps we need to create a rental housing area. It should be limited and focused. We are in a box. We are improv­ ing the units. We have received a memo from the village expressing concerns,” he concluded. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer and temporary staff, Wilcox Engineering Inc., said that the stormwater drainage and outletting met the township standards as did the buffering between the property in the township and the village. Bujak suggested that although the standard had been met for buffering between the apartments and the residents, perhaps some­ thing could be added. He noted, for example, that the commission had not speci­ fied a fence. Audience reaction was immediate, “No fence!” Residents said they wanted natural buffering and replacement of the dead trees. X’-v A ♦\A ■» — li We are pleased to offer O: •I ’2 special discount rates from Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. With Offices in Hastings & Delton Hastings 269-948-3720 Delton 269-623-5115 fa Auto-Owners Insurance *11 Company on business insurance—to members of company approved organizations like yours! 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They sent Christmas, birthday and general cards that the ser­ vicemen can use in their own correspondence personal with friends and families back home. Fasick and Nedry would like to do that again in February or March and concentrate on Mother's and Father's Day cards that the military members can Donna Fasick and Mary Helen Nedry are “Stampin' friends.” They are presenting workshops at which women in the area can make creative cards and projects as well as visit with friends. Stampin’ Friends seeks to reach two groups of women. Some are those who want to take an hour or two to relax and create great cards with­ out all of the work involved in designing, measuring and cutting, and without having to purchase stamp sets and supplies The other group is made up of those who love to stamp, have a few stamp sets already, and need a place for new ideas. The group is meeting in the Koinonia Konnection, r. Mil I departments using the same financial software. The board also approved •!• three budget amendments reflecting transfers from the ■si eneral fund to the town­ ship’s road fund ($150,000), the parks and recreation fund ($50,000), and the capital outlay fund ($40,000). Trustee Larry Stauffer said, “I want people to understand that the money hasn’t been spent. It is just being transferred into the appropriate accounts. Jennifer Christian, town­ •It ship clerk, asked the board to approve the purchase of a •It trailer for transporting and storing election equipment, particularly the Auto Mark voting machines. She noted use. The next few workshops will be Tuesday, Nov. Il, Thursday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Dec. Il, from Freeport seniors to hear Blue County Line Wednesday, Nov. 12, the over 50 seniors will hear Blue County Line play and sing bluegrass gospel music following a potluck dinner at the community building in Freeport. “Chris Anderson's vocals are beautiful and duets by Chris and Tom Freridge real­ ly will please everyone, said Marge member senior Barcroft. “Tom plays the Dobro and other guitars and Chris plays bass guitar. Orville Harrington is on Li mandolin, Jim Metzger on • Lt five-string banjo and Duane Curtiss on guitar, both com•!• rhythm and melody. •4 YOU CAN’T CONTROL 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, Ml THE MARKET, CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS Sometimes the market reacts poorly to economic changes. But just because the market reacts doesn t mean you should. If you re feeling uncertain about your finances, schedule a complimentary portfolio review. 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Trustee Rick Snoeyink extended his condolences to Koopmans and thanked Christian and Deputy Clerk Angela Wilcox for their work on the election. Harrison said he had been kayaking on the river and the bayous were dry'. He extend­ ed his condolences to Koopmans, also. Christian commented that turnout had reached 80 per­ cent, that lines had been long in the morning but went smoothly. “No major problems; no equipment failures,” she said. She thanked the staff for their help . 7^. BUT AT LEAST YOU CAN 1 A Li Stampin’ Friends meet Nov. 11 and 13 (fahinr} (DoniiAfAif fast (^hiLcbuut & CtdidLs I* . that it was in the plan. Harrison moved to approve the amendments to the Broadview Country Estates PUD contingent upon •It the construction of buffering and landscaping before construction of the buildings begins. The motion was approved. In other business, the board approved unanimously •!• the payment of an invoice from the City of Grand Rapids for fire dispatch serv­ ices in the amount of $10,398, the placement of special assessments in the amount of • $213,912 on the December tax roll, and the purchase of software from BS&A Software for $37,175 to have all township receive assistance with hous­ ing costs. Persons desiring to rent housing usingI Section 8 funds cannot be banned by the township; however, indi­ vidual landlords may choose not to rent to them. Bujak continued, saying the commission had looked at the entire north side of the project and had looked .•It at landscaping and lighting to avoid having lighting spill­ over onto adjacent proper­ ties. interjecting Roetman, from the audience, said, “Berms and trees on the west end were never put in. How can the plan be allowed and not to be followed?” Bujak said that there was screening all the way around ognizing their sen ice to the community. Both men will leave the board following the official certification of the Nov. 4 election by the state board of canvassers, During the public com­ ment period, •!• Ed Fischer of Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, announced that the Michigan High School Athletic Association had barred Channel 22 from taping the Caledonia versus Lowell game and had informed him that he would not have access to a tape of the game before the middle of the week following the game. Fischer, who was irate about the blackout, said that unhappy viewers should call John Jensen at the MHSAA with their complaints. In the board comment period. Bujak extended his condolences to trustee Don Koopmans and his family on 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more the recent death of his father. information check out the He also noted that repairs on Web site www.stampinfriends.stampinup.net. that she has rented a trailer for the two past elections; the company is relocating and is disposing of its current inventory. She would like to purchase one of the trailers and had received a price quote of $2,450. The trailer could be parked in the fire bam when not in use. to moved Harrison approve the creation of a budget of $2,500 for the pur­ chase of a trailer but objected to buying the one that Christian had recommended because quotes from other sources had not been secured. The amount was approved. Harrison presented outgoing board members Stauffer •It and Bujak with plaques rec- 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, Ml 48813 • 269-945-3888 616-891-2001 800-307-8897 Member sipc § i ro Alexis Edward Jones Snyder MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING Kimber!) J. Noms. M.D. David D Harrell. Paul A Brown. Ann Hcmmeke. Laura Kenyon. M.D. DO. O.D. O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D MPT * V �I Page 10/The Sun and News. Saturday, November 8, 2008 Getting through the holidays grief workshop Barry Community Hospice presents Getting Through the Holidays, a Grief Workshop. Facing the holiday season can be one of the most chal­ lenging and difficult experi­ ences the bereaved has to deal with. Holidays Holidavs are intended to be a time of great joy, family togetherness and thankfulness. Yet if someone has recently died holidays may become a source of extreme sadness, loneliness and emptiness. Through Getting Holidays the is an educational CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the October 15th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees which were approved on November 5th, 2008, are sted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at I www.caledoniatownship.org. 06680101 250 Maple Street Caledonia Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP Charter Township of Caledonia County of Kent, Michigan I PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2009 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider comments regarding the proposed Township budget for the January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 fiscal year. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township business hours. The property tax millage rate(s) proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested persons may attend the public hearing on November 19, 2008, and be heard with respect to the proposed budget and the proposed property tax millage rale(s). This notice is given pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (Second Extra Session), as amended. Dated: October 28, 2008 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06680035 i 'I. ------- - ■ M CQV9 OtVlIRVID* • &« * hi * wit if rjH c '.vty X NOTICE OF 1) PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY November 24, 2008 7:00 P.M. / grief workshop held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Barry Community Hospice Office. 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200, Hastings from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; and designed to help the bereaved antici­ pate, navigate and cope with the upcoming holiday sea­ son. This workshop is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Participants will learn how to plan an effective strategy for managing the holiday season. The group will explore alternative ways to observe the activities of the holidays in order to reduce the stress and difficult feel­ ings that may arise. There is no charge for the workshop. Anyone wishing to register or to receive more information should call the Barry Community Hospice at 269-948-8452. STORY, continued from page 6 • Dec. 12 — Trains Dec. 19 — Christmas sto­ ries The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library is open from 8 a.m. 4 to D.m. p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information call 269-795-5434. •re Caledonia Liquor Store hours change The new Caledonia Liquor Store in the plaza at 100th Street and M-37 is open on Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. through midnight and on Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Financial Focus I Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Transition to retirement: what first wave” boomers should know i'n'- S'fl If you're a “senior” member of the baby boom gener­ ation - generally defined as those bom between 1946 and 1964 - you've seen a lot in your life: the Cold War. the first moon landing, the birth of the Internet and much more. But in just a few years, you may face something you probably never thought you'd see: your retirement. To make a smooth transition to this stage of your life, you'll need to become familiar with a few key financial t0PicsConsider the following: • Retirement plan income - For the past few decades, you may have been building financial resources for retire­ ment through an employersponsored plani - such as a 401(k) or a traditional pen­ sion - and possibly an IRA. Now, however, it’s time to determine just how much retirement income these vehicles will produce. A traditional pension will provide you regular payments based on your years of service and salary, but you have much more flexibility and latitude when it comes to taking withdrawals from a 401 (k) or IRA. how much you with­ draw directly affects how long your money will last, so you may want to consult with a professional financial advisor to determine the appropriate withdrawal rates for these accounts, based on your projected retirement lifestyle, life expectancy, risk tolerance and other factors. • Health insurance - Well before you retire, consult with your employer’s benefits office to learn if you can receive some type of health insurance as a retiree. Many large employers extend .•re health care coverage to retired workers, but as health care costs have risen, some companies have cut back or eliminated this benefit. Generally speaking, you won’t be eligible for Medicare until you are 65. If you retire before that age and your former employer does­ n't cover you, you'll need to find some health insurance to fill the gap. • Social Security - You can begin collecting Social Security benefits at age 62, but you'll get larger monthly checks if you wait until you reach “normal” retirement age, which, if you are in the first wave of baby boomers, will be about age 66. When should you start taking pay­ ments? It depends on a vari­ ety of factors, including your health, family history of longevity and other sources of income. • Further employment - If you decide to do some type of work after retirement, whether for financial or per­ sonal reasons, you'll need to factor this income into your overall retirement income strategies. For instance, if •re •sj ' 250 Maple Street Caledonia. MI 49316 you're earning a reasonable amount from a post-retire­ ment job, you may want to delay taking money from your 401 (k) or traditional IRA (though you’ll have to start taking distributions when you reach age 70-1/2). Also, according to the Social Security Administration, if you start collecting Social Security when you're younger than your full retire­ ment age, you will lose $1 of benefits for every $2 you earn about a certain annual amount ($13,560 in 2008). Once you reach full retire­ ment age, you can keep all your benefits, no matter how much you earn. So, there you have them just a few of the financial issues you'll need to explore as you lead the baby boom cohort into retirement. By taking your time and exploring all your options, you can make the transition pleasant - and rewarding. I* i ■* $ / Xi 1^ & 'X $ < I1- •5, $ •' z/fl This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your local Edward Jones financial advisor. A Caledonia II Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP Charter Township of Caledonia PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (Amendment No. 7 of Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)) and the proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (Proposed Rezoning from R-R District to R-3 District, 7340 Patterson Street (J. Steketee)) are posted at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. Mill —— The 2nd Reading and consideration of adoption will take place at the next regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees. ___________________ __ _______________________________ 06680099 At Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 Special Use #93 - Renewal An application to renew special use #93 to continue mineral extraction has been submitted by John Yerington. 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Saturday, November 8. 2008/ Page 11 Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters Affiliate named one of top four Caledonia FFA Advisor John Schut said ‘Service above self is a phrase that truly represents the efforts of the members of the Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters Affiliate. “This group of dedicated volunteers was recognized with the National FFA Alumni Outstanding Affiliate Gold Award at the National FFA Alumni Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 23. Only four gold awards are given out at the national level. The National FFA Alumni Outstanding Affiliate Award is given to active affiliates that complete a 15-page application on activities that promote member, chapter and community develop­ Caledonia’s statement. winning application will be sent on to be evaluated by a Sn. ' S* S:< SIS NoSiNS MV in experts of panel Indianapolis at the National FFA Center. The Caledonia Affiliate works to promote the FFA within the community and support young people wear­ ing the blue and gold jackets. Members dedicate time to activities such as the annual toy show and lamb show. They also hold a benefit hog roast and scholarship auction, assist with fair proj­ ects. serve as judges and coaches, and provide trans­ portation for FFA activities. The affiliate is the largest sponsor of scholarships for seniors at Caledonia High School and it also sponsors students to attend a week­ long leadership conference in Washington. D.C. The affiliate is 34 mem­ bers strong. Officers are President Nadine Kudlack. Vice President Jerry Good. Secretary Kay Grinage and Treasurer Margie Cho. Schut encourages anyone who sup­ ports the FFA to apply for membership. The Caledonia Alumni-Boosters FFA Affiliate was chartered in 1972. from Representatives Caledonia at the National FFA Alumni Convention were Richard Kudlack. Ryan Kelsey Steketee, Ashley Kelly. Skinner, David Vandermark. Nathan Rogers. Alyssa Gerloski. Vandentoorn. Dakota Nadine Kudlack. Krista Janeschek, Kelli Warner. Deborah Teusink, Sarah Vandefifer and John Schut. Information about the FFA is available by contact­ ing Schut at 616-891-8129. IIIIIIP' I - » •• * J •4 I Visiting the class <•£ ■ Shelley Erb invited school personnel from the superintendent to food service man­ ager Kristin Bennett shown here to visit her kindergarten classroom to talk about their jobs. Bennett had the children design a balanced lunch that will be served in • as: ®.1t32R i A 3 November. arw Over 34 years ofexperience ycru/J u/ cauci iuii^ M 7.1aynard wk WjB uh mWjh ■ I ‘ liTK'asiissJM'jta i r» < 1 1 ■]®:£2Exs:ar«££Sb kl K i KA. Mueller Accounting Professional. Personal & Economical usiness Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. 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After finishing fourth in the short program, Morrow landed two triple jumps and two double axels in the finals to win the long program and the overall title by 6 points over Melissa Telecky of Detroit. After the event, Morrow said, "It's a lot of fun. I've never won regionals before, so I'm really excited." The Eastern Great Lakes region includes the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and ■V Mississippi. Nine regional championships are held throughout the United States by the U.S. Figure Skating Association (USFSA). As one of the top four finishers in the regional competition, Morrow qualifies for the Midwestern Sectional Championships in Sugarland, Texas, in November. The top four finishers the from Midwestern Sectional, along with the top four skaters from each of the other two U.S. sectional competitions, will then go on to compete at U.S. Nationals in Cleveland in January 2009. Morrow trains with the Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club at Patterson Ice Center and is coached by skating director April Treado. She has skated since the age of 8, and this is her first year skating in the sen­ ior ladies division. Olympic skaters compete at the senior level. Morrow said she trains three hours a day, six days a week during the school year. In the summer, she said she trains for up to five hours a day in both on-ice and off­ ice practice sessions. She said she has had a pas­ sion for skating from the time she first put on skates at a leam-to-skate session at Patterson Ice Center. In fact, when visiting4 her brother in Alaska last summer, Morrow insisted on taking along her skates and actually took time to join a practice session with a local skating club there. In 2008, Chelsea won USFSA-sanctioned competi­ tions in Chicago, Lansing, Traverse City and Port Huron, and was the top fin­ isher from the region at Skate Detroit, an intemation- al competition sponsored by the prestigious Detroit Skating Club. ft r ■ •• “ •- - «******"» a •1: Middleville sets Veterans Day observances Services to mark Veterans Day in Middleville will begin at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Local resident and veteran John Loftus has planned a traditional observance in Stagecoach Park, The Thomapple Kellogg High School band will play ‘Taps,’ and its echo will be heard. Frank Snyder from the First Baptist Church and Jim Roemke from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will speak. “Everyone in the commu­ nity is invited to attend this service to honor those who have served our country,” said Loftus. Trojan volleyball team falls 1 in tournament opener The Trojans barked back at the Bulldogs Tuesday night, but not loud enough to get by. yron Center end the Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team’s season, scoring a 3-1 victory in the Caledonia Special Olympians bring home the soccer gold The Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Soccer team won the Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Michigan State Soccer Tournament held at Halmich Park and the GM Tech Center in Warren Oct. 10-11. Team members are (kneeling front from left) Jon Griewahn, Oyin Kumapayi, (middle row) Ryan VanderWall, Mitchell Kroll, Cody Landon, Tess Moulenbelt, Billy Newhof, Allie Williams, Nick Weidman, Damian Hammer, (back) coach Dottie Thomas, coach Jane Uyl, coach Marilyn Corson, and coach Paula Schroeder. slated to take on South Christian in Friday night’s district championship game. The Sailors had a first round A bye, and topped Godwin Heights 3-0 Thursday. The Trojans and Sailors Caledonia staged a game were both a part of last two rally, but couldn ’ t keep Saturday’s O-K Gold up with Forest Hills Central Conference Tournament at Dependoble, in the end Thursday night. •Lockouts South Christian High School. damage-free The Rangers topped the The Trojans came out in • Tire Service towing! Fighting Scot varsity volley ­ sixth place, with a 1-3 record J • Accident ball team 3-1 in the Class A DOBBINS on the day. Recovery District Semifinals at East Wayland handed the • Long-Haul Kentwood High School by Trojans' their first and final I & the scores of 25-13, 16-25, losses of the tournament, Off-Road 25-21,25-16. winning 25-14, 25-13 to start FHC advanced to face the day then topping the East Kentwood in Friday Trojans 25-21, 25-14 in the night ’ s championship game DOBBINS match for fifth place. AUTO SERVICE, INC. following the victory. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician In between, the Trojans over 20 years experience Laura Knight led the scored a 23-25, 25-22, 17-15 Fighting Scots on the night win over Hastings then fell with 11 kills. Brenna to Catholic Central 25-12, Donahue had three aces. 25-19. Setter Lindsee Weis had 23 assists. MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP Forest Hills Central got 13 • kills from Anne Slater, 30 • assists from Natalie Anderson, and two aces each • from Kathryn Hohs and Alicia Miller. The girls had a good • Collision Repair • Complete Frame Repair year,” said Caledonia head • coach Missy Ritz. • Professional Color Matching • The Scots close things out • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • GlaSS Repair • with a record of 33 and 16. • Caledonia opened the dis• trict tournament Tuesday Master* • with a 3-0 win over Ottawa 7 4 w-Ii' • • Hills. 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After a loser’s bracket victo­ ry over Catholic Central, the Sailors and Hawks met yet again with South Christian forcing the third and decid­ ing game by winning 25-22, 25-17. iM I nites I mid aikc •i I a •f I L Pennock HEALTH SERVICES Human Resources Representative 14 (269) 795-9596 ALL IMPORTS WELCOME I I —• j .v -< -1 • <- over both teams as it worked its way through the loser’s bracket in the double-elimi­ nation tournament. Catholic Central scored a 25-18, 26-24 win over the Scots to start the day, and later ended the Scots’ tourna­ ment run with a 25-20, 2520. In between those two loss­ es to the Cougars, the Scots topped Ottawa Hills 25-9, 25- 10 and Wayland 26-24, 26- 24. The Hawks took the championship in their first season in the O-K Gold Conference, playing three lite* We seek an experienced professional to fill this parttime role. Provides administrative support to the Human Resources staff and serves as the first line for general HR inquiries. Performs and coordinates a variety of clerical and employee relations functions such as filing and record keeping, reception duties, preparation of reports, HI specials events. I *• i • Jh ■ J jgaa ate J jnl Caledonia’s season ends in Class A district semifinals Class B District Quarterfinals at Rogers High School. The Bulldogs won by the scores of 25-17, 2519,21-25, 25-19. Byron Center went on to top Rogers 3-0 in Thursday night’s semifinals, and were ’yj! Bruce Bender Qualified candidates will have an Associates degree and one to two years of HR experience. Must possess exceptional computer, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, and the ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, handle frequent interruptions while meeting deadlines. J* F A I- — V <X) A ......... Apply online at www.pennockhealth.com Email resume: susank@pennockhealth.com Mail: Pennock Health Services 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 ro 'V 4 �•II. The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008/ Page 13 Red Arrows end another Fighting Scot playoff run A F. Caledonia's Brett McCarty races around Lowell's Sam Young for a gain of 21 yards during the second quarter of Friday night's district championship game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) victory. "They’re as good as Sports Editor The scoreboard read 35-7, advertised," Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl said of the but that can be deceiving. wavs Fridav Red Arrows. "They are a In some night's Division 2 District tremendous football team." The physicality of the football Championship between Lowell and Red Arrows was too much game Caledonia was closer than for the Fighting Scots to what the final scoreboard overcome. Both the offenread. In some ways it wasn't, sive and defensive fronts for Lowell (11-0) advanced the Red Arrows towered to regional round of play over the Scots, Graham found holes and with its 35-7 win over the moved the pile forward all visiting Fighting Scots (101). They'll face either night long. "It's just the way we prac(8-2) Hudsonville or Muskegon (10-0), who meet tice, said Graham. "We today (Nov. 8) at the home practice physical. That's the of the Big Reds. way coach Dean likes to Lowell only led 14-7 at play it." Graham rushed 22 times the half. The Red Arrows, took a 21-7 lead with 1:20 to for 164 yards and two touchby Brett Bremer wajo ■■e mtmfe , > SKI x play in the third quarter on a one-yard touchdown run by one-yard touchdown run by junior running back Austin Graham, then added two touchdowns in the final 5:14 downs, "This is what we are. This is who we are," said Dean, three-point "Let's get in a and get those four-yard Caledonia finished the night with just nine first downs and 178 yards ot offense. Ryan Ryan Ulanch Ulanch was was offense. the Scots leading rusher, carrying eight times tor 39 yards. Dylan Ball had 26 yards on five carries, Nick Schumaker ten carries for 21 yards, and Brett McCarty had one carry for 21 yards. "There were some things in the first half we didn't capitalize on," Uyl said. "We didn't finish drives. Wiest was just 3-of-16 passing the ball, for 66 yards. up empty. Nichol was intercepted Caledonia's only points came on a 30-yard intercep- three times, twice by Wiest tion return by Wiest with and once by Steele. He did run for three touchdowns 1:49 left in the first half. 11 They pitched a shut out." though. He put his team up Dean said of his defense. 7-0 with a 34-yard scoring do that run with 5:50 left in the "Anytime you can against a team that’s so well opening Quarter, then quarter. coached, and anytime you pushed his team's lead to 14can do it in a playoff game, 0 on a 15-yard run with 7:56 left in the second. that adds some zest to it." It was Lowell’s turn again, and the Red Arrows only needed three plays to find the end end zone. zone. Graham Graham bustbustthe ed through his offensive line on a 65-yard run down to the ate up the clock. marched Caledonia 15. After two The two teams up then down the field in the more carries he was in the and the Red with the end zone, third quarter, Arrows had a two touchArrows up 14-7. A string of 12 rushes down lead. The Caledonia drive that moved the Arrows from their own 24-yard-line to the stalled, was the second of Caledonia 27 on the opening two drives by the Fighting drive of the second half, but Scot offense which moved after one incompletion the ball inside the Lowell Lowell quarterback Kyle 20-yard-line only to come four yards turn into more." As a team, Lowell finished the evening with 343 yards on on the the ground. ground. The The yards Arrows ate up yardage, and J a Caledonia junior lineman Dan Oster gets a hug from assistant coach Ralph Fahner after the Fighting Scots' 35-7 loss at Lowell in the Division 2 District Championship game Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - . . Nichol had a pass intercepted by the Fighting Scots' Luke Wiest. Caledonia took over at its own seven. The Caledonia quarterback, Wiest, led his team the other way, until a pass to Brent Steele on the fourth-and-15 from Lowell 20-yard-line sailed just a bit wide of the right to extend the margin of plays and eventually those side of the end zone. Sr _____ j_______ 4-1__________ ______ 70 Later, Nichol added the icing touchdown on a threeyard run with : 19 to play, He~ rushed 29 times on the night for 15^ yards, Nichol completed 7-of-14 pass attempts, for 77 yards. Although his top target Torsten Boss, saw limited action he was still able to haul in five receptions for 58 yards many of them in key situations. The Scots' top receiving threat, Luke Andrusiak was also battling an injury and finished the game with two catches for 36 yards. "I'm so proud of our kids," said Uyl. "All year they fought. Their effort was outstanding. Caledonia's two losses last fall and its only one this fall all came at the hands of the Red Arrows, including a play-off defeat a season ago. rnmnlpfpr i r l■- K B ii B ’C:’ 1 ’ -i !?■ 1 • w- -• •. V* * L K tt'.-V J ,’ .0 9 .1 & di •> .1 / The Fighting Scots1 Sam Ward (left) and Luke Andrusiak wrap up Lowell quarterback Kyle Nichol late in the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia running back Dylan Ball (33) tries to pull away from Lowell's Drew Culross during the thirdI quarFriday night's district championship game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) b * Bre " Bremer| Caledonia's Brent Steele can't quite keep his feet in bounds as he stretches for a pass on the side of the end zone late in the third quarter at Lowell Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �« Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008 Older Winchester helps Laker women to eighth straight title Grand Valley State University's Men's and Women's cross country teams continued their domi­ nance in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Oct. 25, as both won titles at the conference championship meet. At Tanglewood Marsh Golf Course in Sault Ste. Marie, the Laker girls won their eighth straight league championship and the boys their seventh. For the second time, 2007 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Rebecca Winchester was a part of the title. She earned all-confer­ ence honors by finishing in seventh place individually with a time of 22 minutes 13.6 seconds. Being a part of the Laker team, Winchester’s seventh place finish barely kept her in the final team scoring. She was seventh overall and fifth on her team. GVSU runners finished third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth, and TROJAN, continued from page 1 ished the day with 129 boys’ race, coming in at points. Grand Haven was • 15:18.6. Ann Arbor Pioneer second with 148, and East took the team championship Kentwood third with 189. with 82 points, Saginaw Midland Dow’s Stephen Heritage was second with Walker was the individual 145, and Bay City Western champion in the Division 1 third with 185 points. tenth. Wayne State's Rachelle Malette was the individual champion, finishing the 6,000-meter course in 21:24.8. Winchester wasn’t the only local athlete competing. Marissa Ingle, a 2006 Delton Kellogg High School gradu­ ate was 81st overall, and sixth on the Lake Superior State University Women’s team which finished 12th in the 12 team meet. Ingle’s time was 27:13.7. The GVSU women fin­ ished with just 25 points. Wayne State was second with 66, and Ferris State University third with 121 M ints. GVSU's boys finished with 31 points, topping Wayne State with 69 and Ashland University with 90 at the front of the standings. The Lakers' Chris Hammer was the individual champi­ on, finishing in 25:00.0. I z & 'J.( CAL CROSS, continued from page 16 third in 17:28.4. The other three in the top six were Utica’s Audrey Huth (17:35.3), Grand Blanc’s Gabrielle Anzalone (17:36.4), and Rochester Adams Cally Macumber (17:50.6). Caledonia sophomore Courtney Stauffer, in her second state finals appear­ ance, was 77th in 19:28.1. Her senior teammate Emily Rossman was 188th in 20:53.1. Stauffer set a new PR in the race, by more than 20 seconds. A knee injury slowed down Stauffer in track sea­ son last spring, and she did­ n’t get to run at all this sum­ mer after surgery. She had to spend the entire season building herself back up. “A couple of weeks ago it hit me,” Stauffer said. She finally felt close to 100-percent. “I'm back. I'm doing this. It’s my sophomore year, and I want to go all the way. I wanted to come here (to the state finals).” Traverse City Central only had one medallist, Katie Perkins who placed 20th in 18:29.6, but four of her teammates followed her 6 ■ across the finish line in the next 38 seconds to lead their team to the championship. TC Central finished the day with 129 points. Grand Haven was second with 148, and East Kentwood third with 189. ■ *1 ZJ A t »* » * t | \ 5 V/ 1 I .s'1 'f V ■ r 1 V 1 y 1 X. 7 L • *1 r-.. > f st 7 J#*. ’ I p., kJ r 1 x 1 1 lK> 1 s*• J? J* I t •(A 1 ■ 1 v. X ■ S. -s x-- 'y-.- •, a A 7 4 a >■ . * *•» Ir ’A. • J CROSS _ COUNTRY 1 ■ kJ* Y * X t I 1 V 1 < t HNAL MIfT f Z'-r‘ 1 x- I B. • p 1 f f> f & ,'fl t S • • aw * Xl. I WM ’• r’ ’ * r - more Courtney Stauffer placed 77th out of 242 girls in the Division 1 race at Saturday’s Cross Country Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i-jl I ______ Caledonia’s Anthony Sterzick shows off his second state medal, after placing 28th in Saturday afternoon’s Division 11 Cross Cross Country Country Finals Finals at Michigan at Michigan international Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett _ _j Bremer) I (ai« I I srfwriu pilrali gani TEII ikdBi ■V IW 'nasra Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester smiles down from the medal stand after placing second in the Division 2 Cross Country Finals Saturday after­ noon in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Fighting Scots’ Ben Diefenbach comes down the final stretch during ^aturd^_s; Division 1 Cross Country Finals at MIS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder * Hastings Banner ■* ■ -j l. . Over 64 • 1 )TiTf L Ill 1 1 J Papers Distributed Every Week! - Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Driver sought in fatal Gaines Twp. accident Deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal hit and run accident, which occurred on the 2100 block of 76th Street on Oct. 31 in Gaines Township. The victim, identified as 82-year-old Marjori Hart, was walking northbound across 76th Street to get her mail when she was hit by a westbound vehicle. The vic­ tim was struck near the cen­ terline of the road, and the vehicle fled the scene. Witnesses said the vehicle was an older red or maroon Corvette. The vehicle is believed to have windshield damage and damage to the driver’s side mirror. CPR was performed unsuccessfully on the victim by several people who came upon the accident, but Hart was declared dead at the scene. Anyone with information about the accident or the vehicle involved is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Department at 800442-4661. I I MG I li Dorr man killed when teen driver loses control A 61-year-old Dorr man, Harlan Jay Overweg, was killed Oct. 31 in an accident that occurred on southbound US-131, south of 76th Street in Gaines Township. The accident took place at approximately 8:30 p.m. when a 1997 Dodge Caravan driven by 18-year-old Taylor Remero of Thomas, Wyoming, was traveling northbound on 131 and lost control of his vehicle. The van then went off the road, crossing the center median and striking the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Overweg. Overweg was transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead of compli­ cations resulting from the accident. Thomas also was injured in the crash and is currently listed in critical condition at Butterworth. It has not been determined if alcohol was a factor in the crash, and a police report •It was forwarded to the prose­ cutor’s office for review. The accident remains under investigation. Michigan State Police troopers from the Rockford Post were assisted at the scene by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, Cutlerville Fire Department and AMR Ambulance. ■ �I The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008/ Page 15 •II I Big band IM V themes in to! ' FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appointment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 air at GLCC by Patricia Johns Staff Writer - fc)sothc mi K' ~ »■ jar < I Bob Evans said he is excit­ ed that he is one of nine musicians who will be play­ ing themes from the Big Band era at Gun Lake Church Community on Thursday, Nov. 13. 641This is the music from before and after World War II, and many people in this area remember it fondly,” said Evans. “We want to bring it back." This concert will be held in the loft at GLCC, starting at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a dessert smorgasbord. Tickets are $5 per person and only 150 will be sold. Proceeds from the concert will go to purchasing turkeys for Thanksgiving baskets dis­ tributed by Project Hope in Dorr. This is one of the monthly senior ministry events. The senior ministry at GLCC was started by Pastor Wayne Kiel and his wife Donna. Last year year aa group g.uup of v. musicians .uu^yauo presented History of Jazz, nan-ated by Ken H.inUman. This year Heintzman returns to play tenor with the ensemble. Other musicians who will be performing Nov. 13 are drummer Don Thome, bass player Steve Evans, Forrest Evans on piano, Bob Hartig on alto, trombonists Joe LaJoye and Scott Evans, and Rich Moore on trumpet. Bob Evans says the reper­ toire will include such famil­ iar tunes as “In the Mood," €1 “Little Brown Jug,” One O’clock Jump,” and more. Such tunes were the contemporary music of the 1930s »!• and 1940s, said Evans. Anyone who would like to reserve tickets to the concert may call Evans at 269-7954066 or the Kiels at 269-7953285. 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Not to be combined with any other discounts or offers. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 8, 2008 • - Sterzick gets 2nd state medal, Scots place 14th by Brett Bremer of each other Saturday in the boys' race at the Division 1 Cross Country Finals. Caledonia senior Anthony Sports Editor Finishers 26 through 32 all finished within six seconds IS Sterzick was in that pack, he just wasn't exactly sure where. “I didn't know. Not right away,” said Sterzick. “Some people were saying I was 28, 29, 30, 31 ” The top 30 runners in each of the eight different races Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn earned state medals. Sterzick was a medallist in Division 2 as a junior, placing 20th. It worried me a little bit, but I went straight over to where the results were post­ ed and found out what place 1 was," Sterzick said. He earned his second state medal, finishing 28th in 15 minutes 55.3 seconds. The final medallists, Ann Arbor Pioneer's Adam Kern and Saline's Brian Conn with times of 15:55.3 and 15:57.1 respectively. Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson was fairly certain after the race that Sterzick joins Tim Ross as the only Caledonia boys to ever break the 16-minute mark in a race. Sterzick wasn’t alone out there Saturday. As a team, the Fighting Scots finished 14th out of 27 in their first season running in Division 1. “Everyone ran well,” Sterzick said. “Ben Diefenbach had a PR. He did £reat- Kort (Alexander) did well. The same with Dylan (Anderson) and Matt 4 S •0* 6 I n I ‘ 44 J r 1 I X f » V Caledonia’s Emily Rossman works her way through the crowd of runners at the start of the Division 1 Cross Country Finals Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo by Brett Bremer) (Lacina). The whole team really did good." Diefenbach was less than 20 seconds behind the final medallist in 54th place with a time of 16:16.2. Alexander placed 82nd in 16:27.7, Anderson 126th in 16:44.1, and Lacina 199th in 17:20.4. “I was really happy with the times,” said Thompson. “It just shows how competi­ tive Division 1 is.” Outside the top five for the Scots, Evan Zych was 214th in 17:35.5 and Jordan Johnson placed 231st in 17:56.1 ” “It was a great day for us," Thompson said. “Place-wise, you hope to be top ten com­ ing in, but I couldn't ask for any more than the way they ran today.” The team finished with 363 points. Ann Arbor Pioneer was the team cham­ pion with 82 points. Saginaw Heritage was second with 145 points, and Bay City Western third with 185. Midland Dow's Stephen Walker was the individual champion, coming in with a time of 15:18.6. Troy’s Mike Atchoo was second in 15:22.9, and Brother Rice's Michael Murphy third in 15:23.2. Rochester's Megan Goethals came out first in the fastest girls race ever at Michigan International Speedway. She hit the line in 17:10.1. The course record was set earlier in the day in Division 2 by Milan's Jordain Tomecek (17:40.4). In the Division 1 race, five girls beat that time, and one other runner was ahead of the previous course record. In all, nine girls were under 18 minutes in the race. Waterford Mott’s Shannon Osika was second in 17:17.5, and Grand Haven s Rebecca Addison See CAL CROSS, page 14 - si Caledonia senior Jordan Johnson sprints towards the finish line Saturday afternoon during the Division 1 Cross Country Finals. 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No. 46/November 15, 2008 Caledonia meeting focuses on stop signs and snow removal (I rv/T ixiorni vbJil nidriw b noiz tiiaom engiz j; nob liiV nijfcnH Unoii gw I oiorli by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Two new stop signs at the intersection of Main and Lake streets in Caledonia, likely to become a reality within the next week or so, were the subject of discus­ sion during the public com­ ment period of Monday’s Caledonia Village Council meeting. The additional signs will make the intersec­ tion a four-way stop. Village resident Nicole Erskine objected to the addi­ tional signs, saying they were not needed because there has never been an acci- 133rd year dent at the intersection. She said she feels traffic will increase on Johnson and Kinsey streets because driv­ ers will use those streets to avoid the stop signs, this is most likely to be an issue after football games. In her view, the danger to children will be increased by the signs; she had canvassed the had neighborhood and brought signatures with her. Village Manager and Clerk Sandra Ayers said the signs were discussed in March before the council approved them. (The signs and associated hardware I PARIS R W R® QM were purchased and paid for in June; for technical rea­ sons, installation was to occur after the state had com­ pleted its final inspection of the project.) “The downtown merchants asked for them. The main problem is on Lake (Street)," said Jerry' Barnaby, owner of the Caledonia Station, confirming Ayers statement alluding to support from merchants. Village President Scott Williamson commented, “It ■ Students who will attend the Paris Ridge elementary school were part of the ground See COUNCIL, page 2 breaking process. Ground broken for new Caledonia elementary by Fran Faverman __T—* • kJ *•<•1 wmw •••• I I fl J J fl j Staff Writer The spirits of the 50 or 60 people gathered to celebrate breaking ground for the Paris Ridge Elementary School were not affected by the cool temperature orchilling wind. The new school, scheduled to open in the late summer of 2010, will serve primarily families in the Green Lake Ridge Estates development. nml3 iH .tool isiiqele 1) .been 02 I • <d aft nol A I 3«i33iq :o tewreb 8£ io! fli 133112 g > agdliV ) bisofi noiiom ifi'i) zuoh Elmner the Elephant is still making the rounds of Caledonia and collecting lots of . . . ___________ ___________ I. . - Al nno IC fl I I ltd Qliro \A/hprP thp loot. He was seen recently at the Essential Bean and no one is quite sure where the elephant created by students in the Caledonia National Art Honor Society will be seen a a next. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Village’s decision upheld so far in court of appeals by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A long time ago — to be precise in July 2004 — the denial of a rezoning request for 38 acres at 245 Kinsey Street in Caledonia made by Wesley Associates to the Village of Caledonia Zoning Board of Appeals set in motion a tortuous and tor­ tious train of events that may be approaching a final reso­ lution. That the rezoning request would lead to a law­ suit was no surprise to any­ one since the attorney for Wesley Associates. James B. Doezema. had made abun­ dantly clear his intention to sue if the request were denied. Wesley Associates had submitted a plan on April 22, 2003, to build 120 singlefamily homes on the 38 acres. They needed rezoning from agricultural (AG) to R2, medium-density residen­ tial housing. Water for the development would be run from M-37 up Main Street to Kinsey. Elementary' School also will save taxpayers about $300,000 in design costs. The decision to build the school was a result of the work of the growth commit­ tee, which had studied the needs of the district. Phillips introduced Board President Debra McCarty. See GROUND, page 3 Yankee Springs approves antenna on water tower by Patricia Johns Elmner s till travelling Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Jerry' Phillips welcomed the group to the site, saying, “This is an exciting night for us, to see all of you here, especially in the cold. I am excited about our future." The new school, he said, is being funded with proceeds from the 2007 bond propos­ al. The use of blueprints from the Emmons Lake Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board approved installation of a wireless antenna array by iPCS WifClCSS on the iPCS Yankee Springs water tower. Supervisor. Al McCrumb noted that the $1,500 a month rental agreement will help pay for the cost of estab­ lishing the water tower and the arsenic abatement equip­ ment. The lease for this colloca­ tion will be signed once all the details are concluded. iPCS Wireless is affiliated with Sprint. Tom Holiman from the company explained antenna array will ce|| phone reception i n the Gun Lakearea. The board also learned that Alltel that Alltel has also approached the township about locating an antenna on the tower. There is still enough space for an addi- See APPEALS, page 2 tional tower Some of the provisions of leases are that welding can­ not harm the interior of the water tower. The board also approved a request by Jack Lamb for a land division for four lots. These lots, in Sunrise Shores, were originally going to be 12 lots with a private road. Now the devel­ opment will be served by a public road built to Barry County Road Commission standards. One lot has a 7.5 acre con­ servation casement, which means there can be no devel­ opment of the wetland prop­ erty. Mary Cook called the development a “win-win" for the township. The board also set the dates of public hearings on See BOARD, page 5 In This Issue... • TK Middle School to host Science Olympiad Fun Day • Township says good-bye • Whitneyville church seeking donations • Dancers turning to fundraiser this afternoon in Caledonia • Youth wrestlers learn skilss * �page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday November 15. 2008 COUNCIL,continued from page 1 is hard to slop the project now. The intent was to get them in and do some traffic studies.** Referring to the signatures had Erskine collected. Williamson said, We will take the signatures into con­ sideration.” Williamson also intro­ duced Craig Mitchell, who is the successful write-in candi­ date for the council seat left open by Dan Inman’s deci­ sion not to run for a term. Mitchell, who was attending the meeting in the audience, said he was looking forward to joining the council at its December meeting. He can­ not be sworn in until Nov. 20 when the State Board of Canvassers certifies the elec­ tion results. Ayers presented the three bids for snow removal in the village downtown area. Bids from Everett's Landscape Inc. Management Inc. and Kloosterman Landscaping Inc. were identical in price at $3,500. A third bid, submit­ ted by Bykcrk Landscape Maintenance Contractors Inc., was for $3,525. After discussion, comparison of the terms of the contracts, and favorable reports of the performance of last year's contractor (Bykcrk), Trustee Terry Mulvihill said. “There is only a $25 difference between Bykcrk and the oth­ ers, and the contract is a lot simpler — he doesn't have a fuel surcharge. ments made by the village to north from Main Street to Safety Advisory Committee sewer funds will be in certifi­ Mulvihill moved to various vendors, council 76th Street was briefly considered. cates of deposit; the current approve awarding the con­ members noted a charge The Department of Public Williamson announced limits of $250,000 for feder­ tract to Bykcrk; the motion from Mika. Meyers. Beckett Works has been investigating that besides the receipt of a ally insured bank accounts was approved unanimously. and Jones PLC. the village possible solutions to heating $3,375 grant from the state will be observed. The council moved on to a attorneys, for services con­ the DPW facility at 230 for planting additional resi­ She also said that the cap­ brief discussion of the min­ nected to the 245 Kinsey Maple Street more effectively dential trees in town, the vil­ ital improvement committee utes of the Caledonia • * lawsuit The overwhelming and economically. Two sug­ lage had also received news had met and was recom­ H i storic Commi ssion. reaction was. “I thought we gestions reported by Ayers that the the Caledonia mending Duncan lake Trustee Dan Erskine, on were through with that. We are dropping the ceiling Community Schools Board Avenue, Church Street. Lake observing that the c.•jH mis- won.” and/or adding a ceiling with of Education had approved a Street and Casey Court for sion was engaged in discus­ Williamson explained. insulation to the building contribution of $5,000 patching and chip-and-seal sions with a carpenter con­ No, we are not. We won in before investing in radiant toward the purchase of a treatment next summer. cerning some significant the circuit court. They heaters. siren to warn of weather Under new business, the repairs to the Barber appealed to the state court of Williamson picked up the emergencies. council accepted the resigna­ Schoolhouse Museum. appeals. We won again. Now topic of speeders. He said he Williamson said that the tion of Michael Maviglia objected, saying, “I am they have filed <• a motion to has noticed an increase in the siren fund, following a from the planning commis­ opposed to going to an out­ reconsider at the end of number of drivers who are $5,000 contribution from the sion and the council. Beth side contractor. I'm sure October. We are not through speeding through his neigh­ Caledonia Township board Sleutel was appointed to the there arc carpenters in yet. I am confident about borhood, •It Glen Valley, and and including the funds cur­ tree board. According to her Caledonia who could do the reconsideration.” the number of drivers who rently on hand, is almost application, she served on work.” Mulvihill commented that ignore slop signs and red enough to cover the cost. the village planning commis­ Williamson remarked that It's becoming very unap­ lights. The village had also received sion several years ago. he was glad to see the com­ pealing,” and was rewarded “It's not teenagers; it's a new quote from American Reappointed to two-year mission was continuing to with groans. people who arc old enough Signal Corporation for the terms as treasurer and village look for collaborative events; Ayers opened her reports to know better. We have to project of $19,350. He con­ clerk, respectively. were he noted their participation by congratulating Erskine. get the sheriff involved,” he gratulated former trustee Harrison and Ayers. in the Western week, the art Karen Hahn and Craig said. Dan Inman, who had During the council com­ day with the Caledonia Mitchell on their victories Ayers replied, “We talk to researched and followed the ment period just prior to Public Library, and the for seats on the council as them when they come in to project for nearly 18 months adjournment. Erskine ques­ Halloween Open House. trustees, and Williamson on the office. We tell them while he was a member of tioned the dates for start and The planning commission his election to a third-term as about Kinsey and Main the council. ending of odd-even parking had sent the proposed zoning village president. Street and Glen Valley. It's Treasurer Jill Harrison on village streets. He said he ordinance revisions to the She seized the opportunity all over.” reported that she and Ayers felt Nov. 1 was too early to council for its consideration. to remedy an omission, say­ Trustee Glenn Gilbert have met with eight different start. Ayers thought the time Williamson recommended ing, “I have neglected to asked. “Can the village buy banks to review investment span was Nov. 1 to April 15 postponing consideration of thank the Garden Club of four hours a day from 6 to 10 options and services for the and said she would check the revisions until the coun­ Caledonia for its work this or 2 to 6?” He was advised village. Only local banks some other communities. cil's December meeting. summer in the village. They that the township has the with the highest safety rat­ Hahn urged people to “The revisions are exten­ are currently working on contract with the Kent ings were considered. drive carefully and reminded sive, and I want each mem­ some evergreens for the pots County Sheriff s department, Harrison also said that gener­ everyone. “The speed limit ber to have an opportunity to on Main Street.” and the village cannot buy a al fund dollars will be kept in in the village is 25 mph.” read them before we discuss Ayers also reported that block of time. The possibili­ the safest, highest-yielding Mulvihill congratulated them,” he said. « the Paul Henry Thomapple ty of the village gaining an money market accounts the electoral winners and While reviewing pay- Trail has been paved to the appointment to the Public available, and street and said that he was sorry about Maviglia’s resignation from the council and planning commission. Commenting on Craig Mitchell's election resulted in a plan for 136 rezoning 245 Kinsey Street manufactured defense. ing for reconsideration by to the council as a write- in homes on the property. from AG to a PUD. Neither allegation fared the court of appeals. On Nov. candidate, he said, “ It is On Sept. 24, 2004, W&V In his brief. Doezema said well when the matter came to 4, Ross A. Leisman, attorney filed suit in Kent County that when W&V learned of trial in the courtroom of for the Village of Caledonia, important for young families Circuit Court against the the village's intention to Judge Dennis Kolenda. His filed a motion asking the to be represented.” Village of Caledonia, charg­ place 245 Kinsey Street into opinion rendered in May court in effect to stand by its ing•4 that the village AG zon­ a PUD, they immediately 2007 dismissed the W&V earlier decision. ing as applied to 245 Kinsey requested the rezoning of the suit, saying that density While there were set time­ Street did “not advance any property from AG to R-2. restrictions to avoid over­ lines for W&V's legal coun­ reasonable governmental The statement is made that crowding and overtaxing the sel to file a motion asking for interest and/or is not a rea­ rather than acting upon •It available infrastructure such reconsideration and for the sonable means of advancing W&V's rezoning request, as roads were legitimate village's counsel to reply a legitimate governmental the village delayed until the goals of government. there are no timelines for the interest,” and that “the vil­ PUD ordinance passed and Allowing only a certain judicial panel to respond. In lage has unlawfully excluded became effective. The result number of residences is not addition, the Sun and News, A blood drive will be held neo-traditional housing from was an “unnecessary delay” an exclusionary use but a in conversation with the Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 3 to the village.” that damaged W&V, which restriction on density, wrote office of the clerk of the ? P m at Sts. Cyril and In November 2005, the also claimed that the village Kolenda. Because the ordi­ court of appeals, learned that Methodius Catholic Church village passed an ordinance was engaged in an illegal. nance may limit the amount the motion for reconsidera- northwest of Gun Lake, F°r more information. of profit W&V may make tion goes to the panel that does not make it unreason­ made the ruling•J for which contact Sandy Marcukaitis at able either; the ordinance reconsideration is being 269-795-3290. becomes unreasonable only asked. if it precludes the opportuni­ As it stands now, the vil­ HASTINGS 4 ty to make any profit at all. lage appears to be ahead. If www.0QTI.com || Goodrich The company decided to the court of appeals main­ 269 205-4900 DUALITY DowrIovr Nastlafi appeal. On Oct. 2 of this tains its original decision, the THEATERS or Halt It. year, a three-judge panel of village wins, provided W&V the state court of appeals decides not to take any fur­ Ffw D*M Refill* . 2S« un refills upheld Judge Kolenda’s ther legal action. decision. On Oct. 22, fas ad Doezema filed a motion ask­ 5 0 pt lr.» it 51 ’’J* jti. jtiM1 APPEALS,continued from page The plan went through several iterations too numer­ ous and complex to detail in this article. After several months of negotiations, it became apparent to the com­ mission and the council that the major issues of density and infrastructure were too much to be overcome and the project was denied. In its final version. Wesley (which had become Wesley and Velting LLC, hereinafter referred to as W&V) dropped the idea of a planned-unit development (PUD) and opted to pursue a rezoning to R-2. which GET XriBbtkli 90 toM Gun Lake church to host blood ; drive Nov. 18 ^uy any two charms or spacers ancCget the hracehet (Sfree. $4 tos4.50 ALL SEATS Pandora andsimitar. ‘A’ is For Excellence contest begins Free Layaway and Gift Wrapping ■ OP* S r 1 *1 <‘X< opf <i«lllll CA/ClUliq © Stadium Seating kA. 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L M (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE 11:10,1:50.4:50. 7:20.9:50 Ik, FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:50. 7:20,9:50 0 ©MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (PG) SAT/SUN/TUE <1,1 (k 12:10.2:30.4:40.6:40, 9 DO FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:40. 6:40. 9:00 0 ROLE MODELS (R) SAT/SUN/TUE 12:00,2:15,4:30.6:50.9:1 1.1 FRI/MON/WED/TH 4:30.6:50,9:10 I1 ■3 I f C O «J V*O N I 20oz DRINK $3 00 p-jmhaui Fi. S3 H oi 46oz bag of buttery popcorn aauB w -I k >4 �The Sun and News. Saturday. November 15, 2008/ Page 3 TK Middle School to host Science Olympiad Fun Day i’S ?S! &' team experiences around sci­ ence problems and chal­ lenges During the kick-off, stu­ dents will be able to try three different Science Olympiad events. One will use students estimation skills. Another event, “Write It - Do It,” will have some students writin; instructions and others con­ structing something using those directions. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students are invited to experience the Science Olympiad program at a fun day on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the middle school cafeteria. This is a kick-off for the new middle school Science Olympiad program which brings •J together students in grades 6 to 8 with coaches in 5 SS: lS -= 8 • <■»* - Once the middle school team is formed early in December, students will begin preparing for regional competition in March. There will be an informa­ tional meeting for parents during the kick off event. For more information about Science Olympiad Fun Day call the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School at 269-7953349. L -w-. I 4 I I l i7 S S5 ** to Li bi is IV; ■» IS lu-,- I* *<*5 ■i ®a a) lofewiiii' •\' • GROUND, continued from page 1 She said, “ It has taken many people much work to get to this great day for Caledonia Community Schools, and we appreciate everyone who has supported us. We will work hard to continue to maintain the trust we have built and also to be good stewards of the monetary assets that have been entrusted to us. This groundbreaking is so excit­ ing because it is for the great­ est asset that we have as a community — our children.” She continued, “We appreciate greatly the oppor­ tunity and honor to make a difference in the lives of your children. As we move toward the opening of this building in 2010, we will continue to seek the support of community and staff in the planning of that opening and determining the children that will make up this newest elementary. Thank you again for attending today.” Waiting in the sand a few feet away from the canopy under which most of the audience stood •!•!• were goldtoned ceremonial shovels topped with hard hats. Phillips organized several eager and enthusiastic chil­ dren, all sporting new, purple Paris Ridge Elementary shirts. Each child and shovel was accompanied by a board member or administrator who encouraged the turning over of some sand. Some were quite industrious and turned over a few shovel loads before giving to a sec­ ond contingent of children accompanied by other adults. Pictures were snapped. The groundbreaking was followed with hot chocolate and cookies; then people piled into a bus for the ride down the muddy construc­ tion road to the pavement of Warbler Road and thence to Outgoing Thomapple Township council members thanked at their final meeting on their next stops. Nov. 10 Rex Shad (on left) and Mike Kelly (on right) received plaques and good-byes Accompanying McCarty from township supervisor Don Boysen (center.) (Photo by Patricia Johns) were fellow board Hi members Michael Patterson, Brad Patricia Engelberg and Johnson, retired board mem­ ber Bob Lillie, and Dorothy Merriman, member of the growth committee. Phillips cent complete and that this Planner Geoff Moffat also of Members the accompanied was by private road, one of 65 in the reported that the amendment Superintendent Thomapple Township board Assistant ; township is now accessible to the township ordinance on Carol Purkey. Finance said good-bye yo Rex Schad Purkey, i Director Ron Archer, and and Mike Kelly for their signs was approved by the to the Thornapple Township Operations Director Gary service to the township. Each planning commission. This Emergency Services vehi­ cles. ordinance allows for offplaque and a received Delger. The next meeting of the premise signs in the agricul­ James Stroop, president, applause. township board will be ture residential area. This The members of the board and Robert McFarlane, viceMonday, Dec. 8. Board was approved by the board represented also adopted an amendment president. members will meet with the with a discussion of the pos ­ to the sewer ordinance to creConstruction, ’---------Lakewood construction managers for ate the Duncan Lake Sewer itive process that was done to Irving Township board on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss lit the project. Dar Vander Ark Authority. This allows the make it possible. The board also heard that the fire contract. •It represented developers Dave township to move from an ad the construction of Spencer hoc discussion to a more for ­ Maas and Dan Timmer. and Rita drives was 95 permal status. Mass and Timmer had donat­ ed the 22-acre site to the school district. Township says good-bye It’s All About Freedom of Expression TO . Si r* IS » Everyone will notice, but no one will know. f C J'tdooia Un* ifcjj jdM (III* ■I T •7 MW Wit Lakewood COMSTHvcno** PARIS RIDGfaflBWx CMS 4 I! | Sfiofox /n t ■ba w» M dirk Tuesday, November 18th Educational presentation starting at 5:30PM 5$ Surgeon’s seminar / demonstration starting at 6PM to I 11 lit •I dis 1 f.1 i & ■■ I 1 - * ill Topics covered that evening 4 itn®' , b fr W T •li Bl Caledonia Community Schools superintendent Jerry Phillips welcomed the crowd a 5# 00* to the groundbreaking on November 10. *’2 Lt I V k cl•. * Caledonia Merchants Association presents ' SVoCidiiy QeCebrations • & Friday, December i •1 Immediatelcj following the • • • • Botox Cosmetic and Juvaderm fillers • Elective facial cosmetic surgery procedures • Chemical facial peels and scar tissue repair treatment • Daily skin care product regimens and wax hair removal • Eyelash extensions • Brow and eyelash tinting Receive a $25 credit towards Botox or Juvaderm procedure just for attending, with an additional $10 off if you bring a friend. 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Clint Cozier, Ph.D. -3 -4*** ^c3fnerstone - church —■ jvww^rnerchurcliorg wwwcornerchurch w H ■tBbl J* SSL- A TT unity ■ A.o»w'ch Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org Wre1 bett ‘'Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace » Peace Church A Place For YOU! 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616)891-8661 «< Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor www. wh i tneyvillebible. org IFCA Yankee Springs Bible Church t Corner of Dufty and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... I proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. www.peacechurch.ee Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......................... 7:00 p.m. 6:00 PM Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Si im* a on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) s % The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord” Morning Worship............................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship....................................... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Services: *? to t lnsuran( Bible ^Church Rev. Lee Zach man, Pastor « ■ Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 0 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. tory available ihrouphouf. Iveiyone b welcome. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Contemporary Worship .......................................9:30 a.m. •1* Sunday School for All Ages...........................10:45 a.m. Church Office: 616-891 -8669 r 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48fr St. Sunday School.. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Whitneyville Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside 10:00 a.m. Worship, r■ 9:45am Bible Studies r 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. 11 00am - Contemporary day ofyour week Non-Traditionol Service . . . .Traditional Service « Phone 891-9259 8:30am - Traditional i Sunday the best Middleville Wesleyan Church Sundays 9:30 & 11am JOURNEY 1 Make (c* Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 __ ____ i _- . - Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Services 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 A/eiv times! tJ I III P.M. Evening Prayer Pastor Scott E. Manning GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37 in Irving) Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................................6:45p.m. (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm ^57 Cherry Valley mile off Sunday Evening Service.......................................................6:00p.m. Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia / hank-St-ji1/mCj —— - / _ t hertpy 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercQvenant.org "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 M A* A' SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES IJ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer *11: III A.M. Holy Communion Sunday Morning Worship Service...................... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am £ 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Sunday School...................................._........................ 9:45 a.m. Church www.cherryvalleychurch.org | Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. David M. Snyder, Minister of Music BRIGHTSIDE 250 Vine Street Sunday Worship Experience A 708 W. Main Street Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) Loving God, Loving People "The Family of God for All People" MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 Caledonia ? Redeemer Covenant Church 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.,S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6: ii pm WFUR 102.9 FM CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Service Times 9:30am I - Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study Living Hope Assembly of God Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH All walks, One faith (Dutton ‘llnitecC (Reformed Church _______________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 •- �The Sun and News, Saturday. November 15, 2008/ Page 5 Annual TK senior citizen luncheon is Dec. 3 from board,continued page 1 hearing will be on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the town­ ship hall. The second hearing is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. as well. In business, other McCrumb asked his fellow board members to think about expansion of the town­ ship hall to provide better and more secure office con­ ditions. Clerk Jan Lippert reported that the Nov. 4 election went smoothly with more than a 75 percent voter turnout at both precincts. The next regular meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board will be Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Payne Creek dredging and assessments of homeowners along the creek. George Hyslop had brought the request to the board Oct. 29 at a special meeting. The first public plk ill Call 945-9554 J' for Sun & News classified ads Kay Siolsonburg, CRS. GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 BRIGHT g^SKY Craig Siolsonburg, CRS, GRI. Assoc. Broker 8.38-3349 Deb Erway................... 623-8357 • REALTORS’. m ■M •■atrod* www.BriUhtSkyRealiors.coni J. MLS I I MM QF»««WafYV — 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (269) 795-330,. 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Call today and talk to a real person who cares about your family’s protection and security. tel v* te± o zk r* e. XKOVZKfSiTAOei Our patients and those waiting to become our patients do not have to wait any longer. As of November 6, 2008, our Eye Care Providers ... Kimberly J. Norris. MD. Ophthalmologist David D. Harrell. MD. Ophthalmologist Paul A. Brown. MD. Ophthalmologist Ann K. Hemmeke. OD, Optometrist Laura L. Kenyon. OD. Optometrist Jeffrey J. Kenyon, OD, Optometrist are all in-network with Davis Vision Plan. Thank you for your patience while we worked through the process of contracting with your vision plan. Call our office to schedule your appointment at any one of our three convenient locations. 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 Life Home Car Business TKoZ/\Jo Pro6&'m ftOft 06676594 r/. A 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, MI 48813 269-945-3888 616-891-2001 800-307-8897 — * r- uto- Owners Insurance I f r /° I-T ■tf-b--'' I *5 Hashbrowns Sausage Bacon Now Contracted V/ith ••• t-i tei insurance (269) 795-3302 or Toll Free (800) 7063302 Pancakes Eggs French Toast 13 ■A NUMBER * (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee LAVISH vision 1-800 f FREE Peace Church J. Army Pvt. Jason Springbom has graduated from basic combat training in Fort Sill, Lawton. Okla. During the nine weeks of training. Springbom studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies. Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid. rifle marksmanship. weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the brother of Andy Dombrowski of Middleville. Springbom is a 2004 gradu­ ate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. from a stranger at a I church is located at 4935 Whitneyville Ave. between 48th and 52nd streets. To arrange pick-up of donated items, contact Pastor Don at 616-868-0621 or log on to www.WhitnevvilleFellow.shi J p.org. November 22,,<l, 7-10 am You can buy your 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 jelly, cereal, oatmeal, gra­ nola bars, crackers, salt, veg­ etable oil and sugar. Non-food items include shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, laundry soap and bathroom tissue. Items will be distributed to the commu­ nity in December. The products on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall. Suggested food items include canned vegetables, fruit or meat, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, boxed meal macaroni and helpers. cheese, peanut butter, jam or Community Breakfast There’s a better J? mav contact the members of the steering committee: Ybema at ^269-795-7080, Beverly Koetsier at 616-8910284, or Lane Eaton at 269795-9693. Whitneyville church seeking donations wav to buy insurance. r* It takes many parents to make the party a success, and early planning is the key to success, says Ybema. “We hope to see as many freshmen parents there as ssible.” she adds. Parents with questions freshman class can attend a meeting Wednesday. Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the TK high school cafeteria. The group will discuss a timeline, com­ mittee activities and general information regarding this event. Jason J. Springhorn Cozy Scarves and Picture Frames.^ Products Julie Ybema says, “May of 2012 seems a long way off, but believe it or not, a steering committee is already beginning to organize activities for your student’s overnight graduation party.” Parents of this year’s kN wr KOK.i.S®® tL Reservations are required. Call the community educa­ tion office at 269-795-3397 by Dec. 1 to make reserva­ tions. TK parents of class of 2012 to meet Many families in the com­ munity are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table. Those who have been blessed with plenty are invit­ ed to share with those in need by donating food to the Fellowship Whitneyville Food Community Collection. The church will be collect­ ing non-perishable food as well as paper and personal SV ‘V. 1 “Senior citizens residing in the Thomapple Kellogg school district are invited to join us for a festive holiday lunch in the meadows ban­ quet room.” room, said TK 11:30 a.m. The TK Honors Choir will provide seasonal music following the lunch­ eon. A $5 donation per person at the door is appreciated. Education Community Director Shar Evans. Everyone should park in the rear of the restaurant for easy access to the banquet room. Doors will open at —- Kimberly J. Norm, David D Harrell. Paul A. Brown. MD MD. DO. Ann Hemmeke. O.D. Laura Kenyon. O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D, 1 1 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 15, 2008 TK Class of 2009 parents meet Monday The parents for the Thornapple Kellogg High School Class of 2009 will meet Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the TKHS cafeteria. “A great evening of fun for our kids is being planned for their overnight grad party,’* says Julie Ybema. She encourages all parents of seniors to get involved with the planning for the after­ graduation event. She explains that a great way for parents to help out is to donate candy for the good­ ie bags that are distributed each month to the seniors. Candy can be dropped off at Thornapple Floral or the TKHS office. Contact Ybema at 269795-7080 with any ques­ tions. Dancers turning to fundraiser this afternoon in Caledonia Dancers of all ages are getting ready to use their artistic abilities to help oth­ ers in the community. On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m., dancers at Caledonia Dance Center will be tumin and twisting to raise funds to help finish and furnish a spe­ cialized home for wounded U.S. Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman. In January 2007, Hoffman became paralyzed« while serving in Iraq. After 14 months in a Virginia hospi­ tal, the Wayland native moved to Grand Rapids to a cramped two-bedroom apart­ ment, filled with equipment and supplies for his numer­ ous medical needs. The Dentistry of Caledonia We offer complete care for the entire family. New patients of all ages welcome. Evening hours available. GIVE US CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 891 -0004 Gary L. Scott, D.D.S. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Michigan Xv home being built east of Middleville by donations of materials, money and volun­ teer time, will service those specialized needs. “Josh gave so much for us and now we, as a dance com­ munity, have the opportunity to give something back to him,” said Monique Rodriguez-Ramiller, owner of Caledonia Dance Center. “As dancers, we have com­ mitted to use our talents to help a special hero. We can use our legs to give some­ thing so special to someone who cannot.” Dancers are asking family and friends, co-workers and •It neighbors to sponsor them to •It dance for an hour time period. All money from the fundraiser will go to the Josh Hoffman Fund, set up through Chemical Bank, Anyone can give to the same cause. Contributions can be mailed to Chemical Bank, 627 E. Main St., Caledonia, MI 49316, Attention Josh Hoffman Fund. The fund is a 501(c)3 organization for tax purposes. Nicole Haywood who has been the main instigator of the fundraising campaign is an instructor at the Caledonia Dance Center and is combin­ ing her two passions in creating this event. The Thornapple Kellogg School District is continuing to hold fundraising events for the fund. The next Loose Change Can Change a Life” event takes place the week of Nov. 17 to 21 at Lee Elementary School. J Family Owned and Operated Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: ■ - ' & • Library of Resource Materials • Coffee Room • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Large Parking Lot • Markers and Monuments • Flowers available • After-Care Specialist On Staff * - •» : • 4 Walter Burns, age 57, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Grant; children. Theresa (Kevin) Gray, Sarah Burns, Elizabeth Burns, Matthew Burns, Timothy Burns; mother. mother, Frances Bums; brothers, Mark (Barb) Burns, Joseph (Linda) Burns, James burns, Frank (Therese) Burns; sisters, Anne Bums, Teresa (Mark) Ouellette; grandchildren. Nate and Maura; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday at 11 a.m. at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft with Fr. Hack. Tom Hack, celebrant. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the MatthysseFuneral Kuiper-DeGraaf Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., Sunday 2-4 and 79 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. 9 A Vigil Service will be held Sunday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Condolences may be sent $ online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. alii’*'' GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY *" tl' COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. i1 id New fundraising plate helps military personnel and families Michigan motorists can online at www.Michigan. information about the organshow their support for mem- gov/sos. Visit www.Support ization. bers of the U.S. armed forces OurTroops.org for more with the new Support Our Troops plate that’s on sale now. The state’s newest fundraising plate gives $25 for each plate sold to the Florida-based nonprofit As in previous years, cut a tree,” the owners said. group. Support Our Troops, Hauser Tree Farm will offer Hours are from 3 to 5:30 which sends care packages to free Christmas trees to area p.m. Monday through Friday troops stationed overseas. churches and other non-prof­ and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on The plate costs $35 in it organizations. The only weekends. On opening day, addition to the vehicle's reg­ restriction on this offer is that Friday, Nov. 28, the farm istration fee, which is based the tree harvested must be will be open from 10 a.m. to on the manufacturer’s sug- nine-feet tall or more. 5:30 p.m. gested retail price. Plate “Organizations simply Hauser Tree Farm is at renewals are $10 each year, need to send representatives 1025 Whitmore Rd., a half Collector plates also are to the farm during regular mile south of M-37. Call available for $35, $25 of business hours, let us know 269-945-4014 for more which goes to the organiza- who they represent, and go information. tion. Michigan joins about two 06680355 dozen states in offering a Authorized Support Our Troops plate, Caledonia & Shipping The Support Our Troops Middleville’s Outlet organization worked with the Since 1985 Michigan Legislature to approve the plate and the Secretary of State's Office on its design. Ship your packages with us - Ground & Air Service The plate features the logo We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) of the Support Our Troops I —9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia organization, which has a I Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 (3:45 Pick Up) Up)/?55? military member standing *ups )| ■ |( ups with a child and an American flag as the background. Michigan also offers its veterans 25 plates that high­ light their service in the mil­ itary and in individual wars and conflicts such as World War II, the Vietnam War and the Somalia conflict. The department earlier this year began selling plates that commemorate service in Iraq and Afghanistan and also now allows people to person- i .1 alize their veteran plates. i competitive homeowner & auto rates A • Besides the Support Our I CLgreat.claims service j _ L Mitin Troops plate, motorists can ■I -V • o i expprtfar^nt advi choose from a number of ’s o Cl available. fundraising plates that sup­ O I us. port Michigan’s public uni­ note. versities and special causes such as protecting wildlife habitat. I Insurance, Inc. For more information 612 E Main Street r■■ about Secretary of State ■ Caledonia, Ml 49316 WBU RANCE license plate options, visit Your partner in protection 616-891-9294 the License Plate Store www grangeinsurance.com vf id Di w Local farm offering free Christmas trees to groups • i ■i * ■ I— 1* ikicfel i w Caledonia Printing & Shipping ? %2 s j ' [jd make the move now We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in • Traditional Burial Services • Dignified Cremation Services • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Serving All Faiths • Services to Suit ALL Budgets • Banquet / Community Room with Catering • Play Room for Children Walter Burns — am 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Handicap Accessible 269-945-2471 www.LAUERFH.com (No Steps or Ramps) Steve Lauer, Director I Stauffer & Wiggers is I I s hi I 1 III ■J �» *• The Sun and News. Saturday. November 15. 2008/ Page 7 Caledonia prepares for Christmas season < Jit * •6* <\ The 2008 Caledonia Christmas parade and tree ?4 lighting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. This year, Caledonia will have a night parade. Anyone interested in participatin *4 should contact Rebecca Lectka at the United Bank at 616-891-2478 for more information. Lineup will begin at 5:30 at the football A bt e >, * ■ brighten the holidays for oth­ ers. stadium. The tree lighting!4 will take place following the parade at the Caledonia Village Centre under the clock tower. Santa will attend, and parents are encouraged to bring cameras. •!•!• The annual toy and food drive begins that night. Participants may bring nonperishable food items and •!•!• new, unwrapped toys to help SERVING OUR COUNTRY — * Web site, hotline provide current road conditions % I II - ’ AR <11^ ’I I ■fete tali ras lKtH : ■BSEStE flHhE- nt* ■ • EMlSKsi fe.Vlk; eq® The Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding% motorists to check the MSP Winter Travel Advisory before heading out on the roads. The MSP Winter Travel Advisory is available at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions or by calling 1800-381-8477. The Winter Travel Advisory provides road con­ ditions for the state's free­ ways and trunk lines based on reports from public safety personnel working through­ out Michigan. These roads are the first to be cleared dur­ ing winter weather. Road conditions for rural and county roads are not avail­ able, however it is unusual for conditions on these roads to be better than those listed for area freeways. atI i talafe ta i:: ialsss-s Sfcii kin ta tali ■sakhnboi W.H Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads f/r i ■•ii w * E 1.7-: Hi • w Wai r The MSP Winter Travel Advisory is updated at least twice a day from information provided by law enforcement and public safety personnel working throughout Michigan. The advisory is posted online from November to March each year. Motorists are asked to uti­ lize the Web site or the trav­ el hotline rather than calling 911 or their local new enforcement agency for road condition information, since these types of calls can ham­ per critical emergency com­ munications. As a reminder, driving too fast for road conditions is the No. I cause of traffic crashes during the winter season. The MSP encourages travel­ ers to check the Winter Travel Advisory Web site for information and use their own best judgment when traveling this winter. If weather conditions appear too severe for travel, they most likely are. 1 Vincent Battiata of Battiata. Vincent Middleville, enlisted in the U.S. Navy May 19. He went to Great Lakes, Ill., for eight weeks of bool camp and graduated July 11. Because of his perform­ ance and dedication during boot camp, he was later selected to become an honor guard. He was transferred to Washington, D.C., for addi­ tional training as a ceremoni­ al honor guard. He graduated from that program Oct. 24. He will be stationed in Washington, D.C., for the next two years, performing ceremonial events for the president of the United States, along with honoring military men as a casketbear­ er at Arlington Cemetery. The ■•cvMML ,, Dividends still worth pursuing if tax laws change Tax laws change all the time - and these changes can have a big impact on your investments. But if you have some inkling of these •-4 changes in advance, you may be able to make decisions that can help you stay on track toward achieving your financial goals. Such is the case with dividend-paying stocks. Until a few years ago, div­ idends were taxed at your personal income tax rate. But changes in tax laws resulted in a 15 percent tax rate on dividends for most people. This rate was set to expire in 2008, but it has been extended until the end of 2010. At that point, dividends will again be taxed at your indi­ vidual tax rate, which cur­ rently could be as high as 35 percent. Of course, things can change. As an alternative to taxing dividends at an indi­ vidual’s income tax rate, lawmakers could decide to impose a higher fixed rate than the current 15 percent. At this point and maybe at any point - no one can pre­ these diet these things. Nonetheless, as you prepare your investment strategy, you may want to factor in the possibility that, in the near future, dividends will be taxed at a higher rate than they are now. If this happens, should you still consider dividend-paying addin stocks to your portfolio? To answer that questions, you’ll want to assess the ben­ efits that dividend-paying1 stocks may offer, regardless of how they are taxed. Here are a few of them: • Potential for rising income - Some stocks have paid - and increased - divi­ dends for many years. So, if you’re looking for a possible source of rising% income that can help you combat the effects of inflation, you might want to consider these types of stocks. (Keep in mind, though, that compa­ nies may decrease or discon­ tinue dividends at any time without notice.) • Stability during market turmoil - As you are no doubt aware, the stock mar­ ket has gone through some difficult times for much of 2008. Generally speaking, dividend-paying though, stocks are less volatile than those stocks that don't pay dividends. Furthermore, his­ torically in down markets, dividend-paying stocks tend to outperform non-dividend­ paying stocks, although past performance is not an indica­ tion of future results. • Ownership of quality companies - Dividend-pay­ ing stocks usually represent well-run businesses that seek to reward their investors. In fact, these are the companies that actually have money to Get Medicare coverage from Michigan’s most trusted name in health care. Annual enrollment period is November 15 throijgh.December 31_. 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Members of the council then discussed proposed pur­ chases for the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Tony Stein gave requests for a closed-circuit television unit for the observation room, a vandal-proof video dome near the exterior of the new public restrooms and an Tired of talking to a mailbox? Call Middleville Doctors talk to a real person. Blood drawing available Same day appointments v New Wednesday evening hours! 3:30 to 7:00PM Call Middleville Doctors F P.C. at 269-795-3315 4695 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite 1 Middleville, MI 49333 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Caledonia township , warn Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 * CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance comprising Amendment No. 1 of the Broadview Country Estates Planned Unit Development. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are as follows: 1. The amending ordinance adopts provisions amending the Broadview Country Estates Planned Unit Development, in accordance with a revised final development plan. The Planned Unit Development is locat­ ed on the west side of Broadmoor Avenue, south of 84th Street and is legally described as follows: » That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20, thence South 2°32’57” East 1,322.90 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South oro32’21” West 120.58 feet along the South line of the North half of said Northeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning of this description; thence South 86°32’21” West 1,015.90 feet along said cn “Airphone” intercom system for the entrance to the police area. The $3,709 cost for this system will be paid for with funds from the drug forfei­ program. ture Stein explained that this system will help the Middleville unit conduct interrogations on site without having to trans­ port suspects to Hastings. Regulations require that interviews be taped. Drug funds cannot be used to pay for the video dome and the intercom system. Stein explained that since the rest­ rooms will have exterior entrances, having video sur­ veillance will help identify , ssible vandals since the tapes will include date and time. The intercom system will help provide security for the Middleville unit’s office when a deputy is in another section of the building, he said. The council approved the $669 price tag for the video dome and the $827 for the intercom system. Stein then explained the need for a new style of light bars for the two Middleville unit police cruisers. In bright daylight, the old style lights may not be visible. This could lead to near accidents because other drivers may not see the lights in condi­ tions with sun glare. Stein told the council he had heard of some near misses. The county has gone to a new style of light that should be more visible, he said. The cost to install these new light bars on both Middleville vehicles is $3,250 which is at a significant savings with a local vendor working with the Barry County Sheriff’s department. The council approved the expenditure. The new light bars should be installed by the end of January. The village continues to explore the possibility of curb-side recycling with vil­ lage manager George Strand bringing more information to the Nov. 25 meeting. Strand reported that a task force under the leadership of Valerie Byrnes is working on securing additional funding for the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge project. The meeting was filmed by Thomapple Kellogg High School students Kim Niblock and Ashley Kidder as part of their advanced media class. A video clip of the meeting is visible on the Web site at www.gotktv.com. The next village council meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Thomapple Township Hall at the comer of Main and High streets due to construc­ tion on the village hall. In December there will only be one council meeting on Dec. 16. Tkc hfidoud SjfgL m oSmmI km! Schedule your hair and nails appointment today! shear pleasere HAIR DESIGNERS DAY %* I IL V 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 269- 795-7719 AFTER THANKSGIl/ING SALE! 1-YEAR MEMBERSHIP SAVE OVER s 1 OO Gof (When paid in full) 3-MONTH MEMBERSHIP SAVE s 2 5 NO ENROLLMENT FEE SAVE $5O (WOW, 2PM \ / /( Solid Impact •• I Fitness ■p I 616-891-2994 I £ X 9175 Cherry Valley, Ste. K, Caledonia Buying Scrap Gold for Cash ■tew I SINCE 19 9 4 •1 s Lt 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 1 891-5750 2. The Planned Unit Development consists of three four-unit apartment buildings and four six-unit apartment buildings, two of which are existing buildings. The PUD also includes two office buildings and side of Broadmoor Avenue are required, as well as a bypass lane on the east side of Broadmoor Avenue, to 'ta 'Wi Middleville Family Dentist Brian McKeown D.D.S. I 'feiiesi tiilet an existing garage building, together with off-street parking area and other amenities. 3. Certain acceleration and deceleration lanes on either side of the PUD entrance driveway on the west 'taual 'lift In the Caledonia D&W Village Center thence North 01°10’ West 152.01 feet; thence North 86°35’15” East 337.26 feet; thence Southerly the right, the chord of which bears South 21°48’31” East 581.15 feet to the Place of Beginning. N KOI ■ ANDI — South line; thence North 03°27’39’’ West 400 feet; thence North 86°32’21” East 489.61 feet, 581.68 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37) on a 3,906.64 foot radius curve to 'lot 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Department of Transportation. 4. Access to the Planned Unit Development is by means of the existing drive extending from Broadmoor •n Avenue. No access from the development to the Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development is permitted. 5. Other provisions of the amending ordinance pertain to matters of landscaping, outdoor lighting, signage, garbage and refuse disposal, surface water drainage, sanitary sewer service and water supply and m other matters. The amending ordinance will become effective November 22,2008. 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Broadway St. Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-9261 FOX (616) 897-4809 J �J Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday. November 15, 2008 Notice Organizing starts with three questions r* For the Village of Freeport The Village Council is seeking a village resident to serve on the Village Council for a 4 year term end­ ing 2012. If you are interested please submit a let­ ter of interest to Village of Freeport P.O. Box 210, Freeport, MI 49325 or you may drop the letter off to the Village Office on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. is ___________ * '*1 av ret V by Patricia Johns THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2-2008 The Township Board of Thornapple Township has adopted an Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk Ordinance to Amend Chapter 7, Article 14 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, regulating the use signs as follows: 06680367 II The Summary and Effect of Amending Ordinance 2-2OO8 I is as Follows: Repeal: ARTICLE XIV - SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS — Notice — Village of Freeport Replace with new Text Addressing the following Topics: Article XIV - Sign Regulations Section 14.1 Description and Purpose •II Section 14.2 Definitions Section 14.3 Prohibited Signs * t The Village of Freeport Planning Commission currently has one (1) open seat, term ending Sept. 2009. Any resident or property owner with in the village interested serving on the planning Commission may pick up an application from the Village Office during regular office hour on Mondays & Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm. Or send a letter of interest to: Village of Freeport, P.O. Box 210, Freeport, MI 49325. Section 14.4 Permitted Signs Section 14.5 Temporary Signs •I» Section 14.6 Exempt Signs Section 14.7 Signs in the A, AR and RR Zoning Districts Section 14.8 Signs in all Residential Zoning Districts Section 14.9 Signs in Office and Commercial Zoning Districts Section 14.10 Signs in Industrial Zoning District Section 14.11 Signs in Planned Unit Development Districts Section 14.12 Sign Permit Process Section 14.13 Non-Conforming Signs Section 14.14 Unlawful Signs Section 14.15 -14.99 Reserved A copy of the complete sign ordinance text is available at the Township Offices, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI. Office hours are Monday - Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk Village of Freeport Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12 Noon, Closed during the lunch hour from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 06680363 Effective Date: This Ordinance Amendment was approved and adopt­ ed by the Township Board on November 10. 2008. The adopted ordi­ nance shall become effective 8 days following its publication. Staff Writer -n Getting organized is sim­ ple, according to local pro­ fessional organizer Linda Reynolds. During a talk to the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club Nov. 12, she said, “good organizing starts with three questions, “Do I need this? “Do I love this?” “Can I live without this?” The women responded to much of her talk with laugh­ ter and recognition of how clutter can invade one’s life. Reynolds used the exam­ ple of cleaning a garage as a way to begin the de-cluttering process. She suggested starting the process when the weather conditions predict sunny and dry weather (or have lots of tarps on hand.) First, she said, empty everything out of the garage and put items in designated piles. For example, garden­ ing tools and equipment in •IS one pile, sporting goods in another, auto repair in anoth­ er. The pile that is trash put in the trash can and take the recyclables to recycling. Then organize the garage putting like items together. This process she told the club, “will make space for the car and help homeowners find what they need easily.” Reynolds said she has always been an organizer, and when she was young did­ n't realize that not everyone organizes their toys. She gave several helpful hints on organizing recipes, kitchen drawers and how to reduce clutter. She has her own business, Chaos Be Gone where she helps design and teaches practical lifestyle systems for simplifying and maintaining easier ways to move through life and busi­ ness. In other business, the group heard that the next quilt project is underway. The next meeting of the Gun Lake area women’s club is on Wednesday, Dec. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. The December pro­ gram will be the annual visit by the Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir, and the meeting will be at Yankee Golf Springs Course. For more information about club activities or to reserve a place at the meet­ ing, contact President Amy Smendik at 269-795-4348. J i 4 4 I / I I 1 IF •>! J# I & ,10 06680311 $M •s TOWNSHIP BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP d BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN aia • voa innaaterkr *>• JS1 9 '»• '» «4f • Board Member Harrison, supported by Eavey, Hi moved the adoption of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 03-2008 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP k The Township of Thomapple Ordains: Section 1. Addition of Article IV to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances. Synopsis ARTICLE IV. DUNCAN LAKE 1 SEWER AUTHORITY 3.4.1 Name. There is hereby established a standing committee of the Township Board known as the Duncan Lake Sewer Authority. The Authority shall have those powers and duties provided for in the Article, along with such other measures as delegated by the Township Board. 3.4.2 Powers. The Authority has no independent legal status. The Township Board hereby delegates the following administrative functions to the Authority: A. The Authority shall, not less than annually, review expendi­ tures and other pertinent information associated with the Duncan Lake Sewer System. . The Authority shall act as an advisory body to the Township Board. C. The Authority may hear and decide billing appeals with respect to service, user, or commodity fees or charges. D. The Authority may recommend to the Township Board the establishment of rules and regulations for the use or adminis­ tration of the Duncan Lake Sewer System. 3.4.3 Appeal Procedure. (Outlines the procedure ofsewer cus­ tomer billing appeals) 3.4.5 Membership. The Authority shall be composed of two voting representatives appointed by the Duncan Lake Association and three voting representatives of the Township Board appointed by the Board. 3.4.6 Expenses; 3.4.7 Meetings and Officers; 3.4.8 Special Meetings; 3.4.9 Meeting Procedures; 3.4.10 Board Affairs Section 2. Publication the manner required by law. This Ordinance to be published in —— Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effec­ tive the day following its publication in a newspaper in general circula­ tion in the Township. - YEAS: Buckowing, Eavey, Harrison, Kelley, Schad, Vlietstra, Boysen. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 03-2008 ADOPTED. 06680315 Susan J. Vlietstra, Clerk VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 28, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Myers in the meeting room of Thornapple Township. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the October 14, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting were presented. Pullen made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda. Van Noord made a motion to accept the agenda and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 08-26 to approve bylaws for the Local Develop­ ment Finance Authority. Parker made a motion to approve Resolution 08-26 as written and Oliver supported the motion.Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Van Noord, Corson, Lytle, Myers, Oliver, Parker and Pullen). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the October 28, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 156,836.05. Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Van Noord made a motion to authorize President Lon Myers to sign for the Village of Middleville in casting the official MML Liability & Property Pool Directors ballot. Parker su| .-fted the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. President Myers recom­ mended Kevin Me Laughlin for the vacancy with the term ending April 30, 2009. Corson made a motion to accept Kevin Mc­ Laughlin for the vacant position on the Planning Commission with •II the term ending April 30, 2009. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Oliver made a motion to accept Brian Appel with the pro­ vision that he demonstrate finan­ cial business interest in the Downtown Development Area to the Downtown Development Authority vacancy with the term ending February 13, 2012. Lytle supported the position. Voice Vote: Ayes, Seven. Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 7. Parker made a motion to approve the electric quote of $2,250 to DRK Electric for elec­ tric time clock and goose neck lighting and $2,480 to Scott Williams Builder for an additional window in the east wall of the meeting room. Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Corson). Absent: None. Motion Passed. 8. Parker made a motion to approve the addendum agree­ ment for transfer of police func­ tions and responsibilities between the Village and County of Barry. Corson supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes, Seven. Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 9. At 8:04 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux 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. 06680286 Village of Freeport Residents Special Council Meeting t II' I ,1 n'-i Mi M iri»E •• Monday Nov. 17, 2008 at 7:00pm. In the Community Hall. The Village Council will hear any public input for the resolution to vacate the right of way on Block. 6 of the Regional Platt, for property owner Dan Fighter. Public is welcome. fl Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk fl 06680411 Village of Freeport Amendments Approved for the Village Zoning Ordinances Monday November 10, 2008 at the scheduled Village Council meeting the Village Zoning Ordinance changes were approved. The changes to the Freeport Village Zoning Ordinances is to comply with the State of Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act. PA Act 110 of 2006 and PA 12 of 2008. These changes to the Village Zoning Ordinances were adopted by roll call vote. The following voted: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Absent: 0. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby null an void. The Village President Wade Brown declared the amendments adopted. These amendments will take be effective immediately following this pub­ lic notice. Summary are as follows: Article 11 Special Land Use. Sec. 11.02 Filing request. Article 12 Zoning Board of Appeals. Sec. 15.01 Creation, Membership, Terms of Office. Sec. 15.08 Application and Procedures. Sec. 15.10 Decisions. Yvonne M. 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Date Phone Address I Signature □ HASTINGS REMINDER □ OTHER □ MARSHALL COMMUNITY AD-VISOR □ BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS P.O. Box 1 63 • Battle Creek Ml 49016 • 965-3955 • Fax 968-8586 �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 15, 2008/ Page 13 Progressive Democrats elect officers Williston of Hastings. The Progressive West Democrats of in Michigan is based Middleville, serves both Barry and Kent counties and is the only Michigan chapter of the national political action group. group, The L Progressive Democrats of America. The local group formed in 2005, said Patricia Wilson “as a result of per­ ceived failures of representa­ tive government and the ero- Progressive The Democrats of West Michigan at its annual meet­ ing elected a new executive board for the 2009-10 term. »!• Elected officers are Jim Oliver, chair; Steve Garrett, vice chair; Deanna Garrett, treasurer; and Patricia Wilson, secretary. All are from Middleville. Three newly elected directors-atlarge are Don Wilson of Ada, Valarie Barnum-Yarger of and Freeport George sion of our democracy as defined in the United States Constitution." Area residents who would like to learn about and advo­ cate for Democratic and pro­ gressive policies are wel­ come to attend the group's meetings and programs. National health care, a sustainable clean energy pol­ icy that will help decrease global warming, and ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are three of the Thornapple Financial Center adds life insurance consultant up to date with their chang­ ing needs. “Healthier lifestyles, bet­ ter health care, modem treat­ ments and new medications have increased Americans' life spans enough to make suitable coverage more affordable than ever," said DuBois. “In fact, we often find that new policies can be HE less expensive or provide better coverage, at the same Financial Thornapple Center and Money Concepts Middleville in has announced the addition of Anthony DuBois to its staff as a life insurance consultant. Studies repeatedly show a majority of people have either inadequate or inappro­ priate life insurance cover­ age. Some people have life insurance policies purchased years ago that have not kept (JhlLdA&n & CldidlA CaJiinq. (DwifiALhjy CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 cost, than policies purchased several years ago." DuBois is a lifelong West Michigan resident. He and his wife, Heidi, have two teenage children. He enjoys the outdoors and serves as an assistant Scoutmaster with his son’s scout troop, He will be splitting his time between the Middleville office and another Money Concepts office in Grand Rapids. Stop in at 4695 N. M-37 Highway Suite C, or call to ••.J set up an appointment with DuBois at 269-795-3387. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 through Tuesday p.m. Thursday. 06680265.. r f top priorities of the group in 2009 and efforts will be undertaken to help move the new administration to fulfill campaign promises made in these areas. ’ More information about Progressive Democrats of West Michigan can be found M at www.pdwm.org . Dependable, damage-free towmg! de J* / Kkouts e Service :ident :overy ig-Haul t i & Off-Road 1 PfltMwy I * t_ J -w f I 1* DOBBIN'S 945-0191 DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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Caledonia Tony DuBois —* 06680488 •e r PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning an ordinance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amending ordinance would amend Chapters XXII, XXIII and XXIV of the Township Zoning Ordinance so as to comply with Act 12 of 2008, which amended the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. 1. Zoning Board of Appeals. Chapter XXII regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals would be entirely amended. The amending provisions cover membership on the Board, terms of office, jurisdiction, decisions of the Board, election of officers, meeting procedures, alternate Board members, removal of Board members, appeals from decisions and other matters. A Township Board member serving on the Board of Appeals would not be eligible to serve of the Board of nppcaio. Appeals. ™ A Township Board member or •Planning Commission as chairperson cnairperson oi uie ouaru —............. member who serves on the Board of Appeals may not vote on any Board of Appeals matter as to which that person had previously voted in his or her capacity as a member of the Township ui » D □ Thornapple Area Soccer Club 11* We are holding tryouts for High ■i School Boys ages 14 to 17 as of July 31st 2008. Depending on the Boys <1 ages of the soccer players that try out, we plan to form 2 teams between U15, U16, U17 or U18. Spring V Tryouts will be held outdoors Saturday, November 22nd at the JV Soccer Field behind Page Soccer Elementary at 2:00pm Please come dressed warm in soccer gear and bring a soccer ball and a bottle of water. Tryout Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 iuwiwuih o Board or the Planning Commission. Notice of public hearings of the Board of Appeals must be given by publication in the local newspaper within 15 days prior to the hearing and by U.S. mail to the property owner and to persons to whom real property is assessed within 300 feet of the subject property, at least 15 days prior to the date of hearing. A member of the Board of Appeals is required to disqualify himself or herself from voting on a matter in which the member has a conflict of interest. 2. Notices of Public Hearings. Section 23.10 of the Zoning Ordinance would be amended to revise the provisions on publication of notice and mailing of notice of public hearings by the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, so as to comply with Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 and other provisions of the Zoning Enabling Act. 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Provisions in Chapter XXIV of the Zoning Ordinance would be amended with respect to consideration of proposed amendments in the Zoning Ordinance and consideration of such amendments by the Planning Commission and Township Board. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the amending ordi­ nance. Written comments concerning the amending ordinance may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, directed to the Township Planning Commission, prior to the time of the public hearing. Dated: November 6, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE Tasc-soccer@charter.net CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06680243 V ea#® �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 15, 2008 Youth wrestlers learn skills Youth wrestlers learned skills in four days of clinics held at the Thomapple Kellogg High School wrestling balcony. More than 40 children ages 5 to 13 participated over the four-day camp sponsored by the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. A youth wrestling club is beginning with practices on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The cost is $25 per student. Students must bring a birth certificate. For information, contact April Gross at 269-795-7090 or April.g@tkschools.org or Scott Szczepanek at 269795-5000 or sszczepanek@tkschools.org. I J , IR f‘z A I Children in the TAPRC sponsored wrestling clinic warmed up with a little run. VanDenack wins freestyle sprints at Rainbow Meet • fa by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple KelloggHastings sophomore Natalie VanDenack already had one O-K Rainbow championship when she took her mark to start the 100-yard freestyle Saturday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. VanDenack was the num­ ber two seed in the event, behind Wyoming United senior Taryn Edsall. The two stuck with each other for 56 seconds, and at the end “I'd bet 99-percent of the people would have said the girl from Wyoming United won,” said TKHastings head coach Carl Schoessel. “(VanDenack) beat her by a hundredth of a second, and the crowd just erupted.” VanDenack touched the wall in 56.05 seconds, and Edsall in 56.06. The time was a new school record for VanDenack, who also set a new conference record in winnin ■U the 50-yard freestyle in 26.04. Next up for the Trojan sophomore is a trip to the Division 1 State Finals Nov. 21-22 at Eastern Michigan University. She has qualified for the finals in the 100-yard freestyle, and just missed going in the 50 free by two hundredths of a second. Her teammate. senior J Young wrestlers watch carefully as a coach and volunteers demonstrate moves. 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Behind those top three teams, West Catholic fin­ ished with 261 points, Wayland 207, Calvin Christian 182, Wyoming United 102, Creston/Central 93, Ottawa Hills 88. “Knowing the two teams that were ahead of us, Forest Hills Northern and Catholic Central of course we got to see both of them in the dual meets, we were expecting a third place finish,” Schoessel said. “West Catholic was right behind us. They chased us the whole meet.” The Trojans had been stronger in the second half of meets than the first all season long. The Falcons led the Trojans heading into the div­ ing competition. “We were optimistic we would be able to hold our places, but they kept creep­ ing up and creeping up,” Schoessel said of West Catholic. The top finish for the Trojans in the first three events was a fourth place fin­ ish in the 200-yard medley relay. The Trojan team of Audrey Hoag, Alex de Goa. Danielle Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Chappelow was fourth in 2 minutes 3.03 sec­ onds, behind Forest Hills, Catholic Central, and West Catholic. The Trojans were also fourth in the final relay of the night, the 400-yard freestyle relay. The team of Alecia Strumberger, Mandy Buehler, Katie Romanak, and VanDenack finished in 4:01.67. In her fourth event, VanDenack teamed with Romanak, Rosenberg, and Chappelow to finish fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:49.78. VanDenack and Sheldon earned all conference honors, as did teammate Hoag. Rosenberg missed out on the honor by one point, but did set a new team record in the 100-yard butterfly where she finished fourth in 1:05.58. She also placed sev­ enth in the 50 freestyle in 26.82. Hoag earned the honor by placing third in the 100-yard backstroke (1:08.30) and fifth in the 500-yard freestyle (5:57.91). 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For Rent I * Help Wanted •• 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 •I' 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 •I*. basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-8OO-927-9275. 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Rich detailed how the pilot Response to Intervention program began last year under the aegis of the Kent Injermediate School District. The RTI model allows teachers to administer assessments which kinder­ garten teacher Shelley Erb describes as “ games.” All of the McFall teachers were trained to administer the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literary Skills in the spring of 2007. They also have received additional training. Teachers Cindy Middlebush and Maggie Alguire work with the first grade and kindergarten staff in ongoing assessments. Now in cooperation with Lee Elementary Principal Tim Shaw, the assessment process is moving on to sec­ ond grade. Several of the board mem­ bers asked how this process will impact test scores. Rich told the board that this was an ongoing program which would continue to be assessed. Work with the consultant will continue with McFall and Lee staff when school reopens after the winter break. In other business, the board congratulated TK sophomore Allyson Winchester on her cross country achievements this fall. Winchester was runnerup in the state finals. The next regular board of education meeting will be Monday. Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in room 1616 of Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. J 0668 •<< 7 Caledonia Vision Center Ribbon Cutting helps local dentists Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist • [• 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml 49316 www.caledoniavisioncenter.com A ribbon cutting on November 10 helped dentist Dr. Thomas Grias and orthodontist Dr. Eric Hannapel celebrate opening their new office which they now call their home. Both say it is more comfortable and cozy for their pageants. They are now located on M-37 Highway just south of 84th Street in Caledonia. 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Lw# •- / * • • •• - • ■ ■ ’: — •» .•* *•• y fe-«r-4- •• ■ - • • -4 > - • 1 - •a r -f4-T * -• > ■* • ■• * vz. 1 • <r - . I > ‘ • * • *» *• • ' i .. •/■ S -r • ■ *<* •• - ..• w- L ’V T*. u < A- ’u ” ti . A ’ I. 1 L I ik. ■ I! ■■ i . 11 �HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 The A 3 5 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 News S/N I AGE - >s mi 4 LO.7 1 4 I I — — T LA ~j i t i •" ------ - ■—» —!■ __ ■ - • — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 47/November 22, 2008 .oM 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Walgreens is resurrected [I j A £U2£3 2I£W i nssd ioD 3qoi9 [glr>W lunim nwoT imoD nq eV >luow □ 201J ioou2 )flT ’03 bo )luow l03T£q ,2OTO£ onoil ro? yd JOT £ H£Up£ ibiuq afterthought. Chuck Geneen noted that there was a bill­ board in the middle of the proposed parking lot and the billboard would have to be moved. An unintended but major benefit of the project would be the removal of some substandard buildings. Right up front, the lines were drawn when Archie Warner, chairman of the commission, pointed out that the billboard could be a deal breaker. Geneen commented that it was if it couldn't be moved. Commissioners suggested working out a deal with the Speedway gas station imme­ diately south of the site for a shared driveway; according to Geneen, Speedway would not even respond to requests for discussion. They contem­ plated buying the billboard. south of the intersection of 92nd Street and M-37; the billboard will be of monopole construction and will be lowered slightly. Also, the paved portion of 92nd Street will be extended farther to the east and will be paved to the County Kent Commercial Road standard. Walgreens and Speedway will share a common drive exiting onto M-37. Following some discus­ sion led by Walter Bujak, trustee and member of the planning commission, Warner moved to recom­ mend approval of the site plan and the special excep­ tion contingent upon a lower height, and a 25-foot setback to the township board. The motion was approved unani­ mously. Two other items on the agenda — preliminary plat Southbelt approval for Associates LLC for Phase 3 of the industrial park, and a site plan review for Alticor for additional parking at munications equipment on 6940 Southbelt Drive — the water tower for Jan. 15, were approved. 2009. There will be no plan­ The most contentious porning commission meeting in December. The board also held public hearings on amendments to the zoning ordinances which clarify language in regard to vehicle repair and sales in the C-3 zoning district. The Richard M. Crawford, 51, commission approved send- of Middleville died Tuesday, ing the clarifications, which Nov. 18, in a traffic accident provide for repair and sales near Indianapolis, as a special-exception use in Crawford died in a chainthis district, to the township reaction crash on U.S. 31 in board for action. Westfield, Ind. According to The next meeting of the police reports, his southYankee Springs Township bound rig slammed into the hi Planning Commission will rear of a stopped semi-trailer be Jan. 15, 2009, at 7 p.m. which pushed another truck into a car waiting at a red light. The accident happened at 2:08 p.m. Crawford was a retired Army sergeant. Funeral serv­ ices for Crawford will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo SE, Kentwood, with military honors by the United States Army Active Duty Honor Guard. DeKock Properties appeared on the planning commis­ sion's agenda as a site plan review and special exception for billboard relocation. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer and planning staff from Wilcox Professional Associates Inc., said that the billboard relocation fell under Section 19.15, parts D and E of the township's sig­ nage ordinance. He noted that rather than the 25-foot setback specified in the ordi­ nance, Walgreens proposes a 21.6-foot setback. He recom­ mended the commission approve the special excep­ tion if the height of the bill­ board and the sign area are reduced and the setback is adjusted. To comply with the terms of the ordinance, the bill­ board will be moved 110 feet Commission continues M-179 discussion oH >ivoiq i sqo viin ssiizzi b to LHflBlT _ .voZ aiD mofi od J taa izE vd / zisd ivsirbe nA □£ ni I zlsog lOffl io t cno2 also by Fran F'averman Staff Writer A project thought dead, a casualty of the billboard wars earlier this year, has been resurrected. DeKock Geneen representing Properties, Walgreens, according to the minutes of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission meeting of Jan. 7, proposed a project that would redevelop five proper­ ties on the corner of 92nd Street and M-37. The project, at an estimat­ ed cost of $4.5 to $5 million, would redevelop two parcels, amounting to 3.69 acres, extend the paved por­ tion of 92nd Street to the east by several feet, and construct a retail outlet of 13,650 square feet with a 60-space parking lot. Almost as an but no dice; the billboard company was not interested in selling. Ultimately, the commis­ sion voted to grant prelimi­ nary site plan approval con­ tingent upon resolution of the billboard issue and a few minor architectural changes. Revision of the township sig­ nage ordinance to solve the billboard problem occupied the next few months as the commission and the board attempted to reach an agree­ ment over which body would have ultimate control over billboards. Resolution of the problem collided with a decision by Walgreens to slow down its building and expansion plans. And there the matter sat until Monday evening when, under new business, the request by Geneen D O 12BH ioblorf2 riG otii orfi 101 )lod2 smorfT gnnzsH in 3 mm » dinin loiziviG oH JgfiH gnnnG )dz noil [ OV.I^E Jlod2 changes in road frontage, sig­ egg issue.” by Patricia Johns Milliken also talked about nage and establishing a green Staff Writer How to create character, buffer area instead of just a the need to change percep­ tion of the community. sea of asphalt along the corri ­ provide direction, and devel­ Perhaps the township needed dor from Briggs to Patterson op a gateway to the commu­ to have a grass-roots effort to roads within the township. nity were just some of the promote business along the “ We don ’ t have the popu ­ issues discussed by members corridor but that this busi ­ lation to support existing of the Yankee Springs ness development work businesses so how can we Planning Commission at its needed to be separate from attract new businesses, ” Nov. 20 meeting. the work to update in the ordi ­ responded Bruce Cook, a Greg Milliken, consultant nances along the corridor, he member of the planning com ­ from McKenna Associates, suggested. mission. set the tone of the discussion Following the discussion, Several commission mem ­ by asking commission mem­ planning commission mem ­ bers discussed problems cre ­ bers what they wanted to bers decided to hold a work ­ ated by businesses along the achieve. “Are you most interested corridor that close “for the shop to set short-term goals along the M-179 corridor on season ” and by buildings that in achievable short-term goals or the larger long-term continue to be empty. The Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 7 goals which might take five impact of the slower econo­ p.m. The meeting is open to the public. or more years to achieve?” my also was mentioned. In other business, the Commission Chair Cathy he asked. commented, board decided to set the pub­ Some of the short-term Strickland 66 This is a chicken-and-the- lic hearing on the telecomgoals he proposed were by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings senior Kyleigh Sheldon is headed back to the Division I State Finals, for the second time. Sheldon, a diver for the Thornapple KelloggHastings varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving team placed ninth at Tuesday night s Division 1 Regional Meet at East Kentwood High School. During the 11-dive competi­ tion she amassed a total of 341.70 points. Sheldon also qualified for Holt’s Maryrose Hillstrom, the eighth-place finisher in the diving at the 2007 finals, won the regional championship Tuesday with a score of 440.90. The top 12 divers in the competition advanced to the finals, which will be held at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti this Friday and Saturday. The swimming prelimi­ naries began at noon on Friday. The finals begin at noon on Saturday. Athletes must finish in the top 16 in See WALGREENS, page 10 Middleville resident dies in Indiana traffic accident TK-Hastings duo a part of this weekend’s state finals the state finals at the end of her junior year. TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel and a handful of Sheldon’s teammates missed the first few dives of the competition, because they were in Hastings work­ ing out with teammate Natalie VanDenack who has also qualified for the state finals in the 100-yard freestyle. They missed a shaky sec­ ond dive by Sheldon, but were there to cheer her on as she finished strong. tion of the meeting occurred during the discussion sur­ rounding the application by the West Michigan Home Center for an addition to the existing building and a pro­ posed addition. Mike O'Dowd, representing the company, was asking for final site plan approval con­ tingent upon going to the zoning board of appeals for a variance. The site, at 9860 Cherry Valley Ave., presents multi­ pie challenges because of proximity of other business­ es and multiple driveways exiting onto Cherry Valley, A lengthy memorandum dated Oct. 24 from Rose makes clear the various diffi­ culties. The first is the dis­ tance between driveways and the number of driveways. Currently the site is served by three driveways, one for each parcel. The second issue is the need to combine the three parcels into one so that the building can be built. Removal of one of the drives their event to qualify for day two. VanDenack is seeded 28th, out of 67 qualifiers, in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.05 seconds. She's one spot behind Wyoming United's Taryn Edsall who she beat out of the O-K Rainbow championship in the event. The top seed in the race is Ann Arbor Pioneer's Hanna Cowley, with a time of 51.91. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery near Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife of six years, Margaret; sons, Keith (Stephanie) Crawford, Kyle Crawford; mother of his sons, Trish Stafford; daughter, Melissa Anderson; brother, Marshall (Pat) Crawford; sister, Johanna Crawford; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Saturday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In honor of Richard's giving spirit, the family sug­ gests giving to someone in need or serving someone who needs help. In This Issue • Collaboration is result of meeting in Freeport • Building and Bridges of Barry County calendar available • Donated works to benefit Hoffman • GFWC Gun Lake Area women honored • End of term for Stauffer and Bujak �. • • . . .J. A — • » tu . . » . ■<> -i fl Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, November 22. 2008 Collaboration i s result of meeting in Freeport by Patricia Johns Staff Writer At a meeting called by the Coldwater River Watershed Council on Friday, Nov. 14, Paul Eberhart, president of the council, announced that an ongoing monitoring pro­ gram has been suspended the within Coldwater Watershed due to health con­ cerns involving E. coli in these rivers. This program involved a strong commitment from area schools and their stu­ dents in science and biology classes. Thirty sites along the Coldwater River and its two main tributaries were tested on a weekly basis. The test­ ing monitored several chem­ ical and biological parame­ ters and alerted natural resource stewards of signifi­ cant problems. More than 250 students have participat­ ed in the effort. Friday's meeting held in the Freeport •It Community Center drew together mem­ bers of the council, represen­ tatives from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, MSU Extension, Farm Bureau and others. The meeting began with a review of a study on the water quality done by Joan B. Rose, PhD., Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at MSU. The research described how the water quality in the Coldwater River Watershed was evaluated for the level and source of fecal pollution. Four sampling sites were tested including along Bear Creek (on Bell Road after the Drew Road intersection) which feeds into Tyler Creek; Tyler Creek upstream from the M-50 bridge at the Tyler Creek Golf Course; the Coldwater River on Hastings Road between Vedder Road and Freeport roads; and the Coldwater River on Brown Road after Wellman Road. Six samples were collect­ ed from each site in September and October of 2007. Research using a chemical marker for cattle showed that cattle fecal material was the most preva­ lent. Consultant to the coun­ cil, Wendy Ogilvie from Fishbeck, Thompson. Carr and Huber Inc., presented the research and photographs and maps of research sites in the student conducted by Rose. The result of the research is that full-body water con­ •ItH tact is not recommended in these waters, and proper hand washing and hygiene methods should be observed when coming into contact icxnnur TKMS students of the month chosen for October Staff at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School say that one of the best parts of their day is selecting the students of the month. For students, the best part might be the ice cream sundaes they get when they are chosen for the honor. In October students in sixth grade were Ethan Scobey, Patrie LaJoye, Emily Chatterson, Jenna Shoobridge, Nicholas Iveson, Tyler Pohl, Graycen Bailey, Emily Adams and Morgan McNutt. The seventh graders in the middle row are Elizabeth Rogers, Kendell DeVries, Haley Carpenter, Tia Ritzema, Garrett Harris, Caitlyn Bailey, Brandon Boonstra, Abigail Brower, Michela Curtis, Jacob Foote and Steven Kopf. Eighth graders stand­ ing in the back row receiving this honor are Cade Bowman, Elli Buchanan, Dahlia Beckett, Austin LaVire, Alexis Aspinall, Anna Gruesbeck, Alexis Walter, Jeremy Bird, Patrick Henne and Mallory Stolicker. (Photo by Patricia Johns) •< We want to draw your * $ Am •- A ft I- A ft l» £ $ & - i* ■v i k ■ ■ -J «<> jtM Paul Eberhard discussed the problem of E. coli contamination of the Coldwater River Watershed during a meeting held in Freeport on November 14. with the waters from these areas. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fecal level in waters in the Coldwater River watershed, test for human and bovine source-tracking markers, and to evaluate and develop pro­ tocols for extraction and test­ ing of DNA from the sam­ ples for the purpose of microbial source tracking. Eberhart shared the results of the surveys with an addi­ tional discussion of the impact of large groups of geese along one section of the river. Then the group dis­ cussed the impact of the results and how to work to correct the problems. Don Barch, a member of the Coldwater River Watershed Council and an avid fly fisherman, discussed the impact of E. coli on the trout streams. He told the group that the Coldwater is a high-quality trout stream that brings in anglers from out­ side the area, providing eco­ nomic benefits. “A stream where people could not hold their lines in their teeth to tie a knot would impact the area’s economy,” said Barch. “It’s time the public learns you can get rich from the water.” Eberhart told everyone that this was the first oppor­ tunity to “talk about •Il what we know” and the need to bring resources to bear in what will be a long process. He also stressed that he hoped that the community would work together and that answers would not come from Lansing or Washington, D.C. Some small efforts have been made to control pet wastes in the river with pet waste stations installed at the Coldwater Park on Morse Lake Road. Some questions were raised about the impact of dead deer on the river, as well. Most of the E. coli in the river is from cattle. There was also a discus­ sion of aerial photos in the entire watershed area to see the areas along the river without buffer zones and to encourage landowners, including farmers, to plant appropriate buffer zones. That started a discussion of the impact on yield when acreage along the river is reduced. Alto farmer Tom Oesch from talked about the more than $2 million invested on his farm to control manure runoff. He noted that opera­ tors of large farms have manure-management plans and that manure is an expen­ sive resource for farmers and one they want to use proper­ ly so that the soil can absorb it. Others attending the meet­ ing discussed the problem of owners of small farms using old practices who are con­ cerned about getting involved with government regulation. Mike Rawson from Natural Resources Conservation Services and Joanne Barnard from the Barry' Conservation District discussed assistance avail­ able to farmers and other landowners along the water­ shed. There also was a discus­ sion of how the Farm Bureau could work cooperatively for a solution, and that the Coldwater River Watershed Council hopes develop rela­ tionships with the Farm Bureau groups in the four counties within the water­ shed. James Johnson, division director from the Michigan Department of Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division worked to bring the meeting of diverse spokespersons together. Several times during the meeting, he reminded every­ one, “we've got work to do.” After about two hours, the attendees divided into inter­ est groups for future work. The commitment to work together includes developing committees to sponsor grant­ writing, publicity, research cost sharing and technical support issues. Anyone who would like more information about the Coldwater River Watershed Council may attend meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the Freeport Community Center. For more information, contact Eberhart at 10337 Baker Road, Alto, MI 49302 or 1i v s i t www.coldwaterriver.org. 0 Is# i» • • 3’ t '• A 1 J Now drawing blood Same day appointments Talk to a person not a mailbox New Wednesday evening hours! 3:30 to 7:00PM Call Middleville Doctors P.C. at 269-795-3315 4695 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite 1 Middleville, MI 49333 Caledonia Vision Center Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml 49316 www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 5o �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008/ Page 3 •It Buildings and Bridges of Barry County calendar available — r I A I n % !’*b tion was tough. The photos were chosen by attendees of the annual Hastings Art Hop, making this another ‘peo­ ple's choice' calendar. The winning photogra­ phers of the calendar are: Rose Hendershot of Hastings with January's “Barry County Courthouse Square," and June's “Bowens Mills.” Keith Behm of Hastings won February with “View from McKeown Road Bridge." B runsting Evelyn Brunsting of Wayland won March and August with “The Last of its Kind" and “The Parmalee Bam.'’ “South Broadway Schoolhouse” by Michelle Krebs of Hastings was cho­ sen for April. Jeff Freeman of Middleville has three entries that were chosen: July's “Church at Prairieville Farm Days," November's “Bridge on the Paul Henry The Barry Community Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank, in partnership with Pennock Hospital and the Thomapple Arts Council, present the “Buildings and Bridges of Barry County 2009 Calendar.” The calendars are available to the public. Each calendar costs $5, and proceeds sup­ port The Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund. The fund makes donations in the form of art to Barry County area nonprofit organi­ zations. A monetary donation also makes funds available for the Thornapple Arts Council to jury new pieces for the collection. The fund also accepts donations of any art form that can be displayed throughout the county for res­ idents to enjoy. This year, the foundation received the most entries for any calendar. The competi- Donated works to benefit Hoffman ’ at itlr X and Thornapple Trail” and “Dan December’s Shelley Erb's house in Middleville.” Jacqueline Lee Muma of Hastings has her “Pierce Cedar Creek Institute” photo as the September winner. Jan Oldham also of Hastings is featured as May’s winner with “A Walk on the Bridge." October’s photo­ graph is a must-see by Robert Former of Hastings, entitled “St. Rose of Lima at Night." The 2010 Barry County photography contest theme will be “A Day in the Life of Barry County.” The goal of this calendar is to display the charm of Barry County for each month of the year. The winners of the contest will be featured in the 2010 calendar and will have their original photographs matted, framed and displayed at Pennock Diane Haines and a few other local crafters will hold a craft bazaar event at the Caledonia American Legion Post on the M-37 Highway Friday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The vendors are putting •It together a drawing for gift baskets and door prizes. Funds raised through this effort will be donated to the home that is under construc­ tion for Josh Hoffman, a U.S. Marine who was injured in Iraq and is now a quadriple­ gic. Vendors selling at the American Legion show include watercolor arts by Beverly Nyland, jewelry by Ranae Hooper-Bart includ- ing typewriter key jewelry. textiles by Jill Wolfe, Loma Baker, Deb Butler and Char hand-painted Stuyfzand, windows and screens by Jane Barlow, Victorian pictures, ornaments and hot/cold packs by Michelle Krebs, and feed sack clothing and potpourri by Haines. A photo by Jeff Freeman of the Dan and Shelley Erb home in Middleville has been selected as the December photo for the2009 Barry Community Foundation calendar. Hospital. Photographs will be due at the Barry Community Foundation by Sept. 15, 2009. The 2010 calendar will be the last calendar produced for the Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund. The fund will now look for­ ward to new projects. “This has been a fabulous opportunity to showcase Barry County talent, and we look forward to being able to create a table-top book to further purchase works of art to help support Pennock said Barry Hospital, Foundation Community President Bonnie Hildreth. The 2009 calendars are available for purchase at many Barry County locations including MainStreet Savings Bank, Hastings Public Library, Pennock Hospital Gift Shop, Delton Public Library, Putnam District Library, Freeport Public Library, Hearts Desire Gift Boutique, The Gun Lake Grind in Shelbyville, Printing Plus, McKeown and Kraai in Middleville, and both the Gun Lake and Hastings loca- tions of the Sea Shanty. Anyone who would like to purchase a calendar or needs more information about the Barry County photography contest should contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269 945-0526. Angel Wings, cancer support group to hold banquet The Barry County Cancer Support Group and Angel Wings Cancer Support Group for Women will have a Christmas Banquet Friday, Dec. 5, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. This year's event will be held at the Elks Lodge locat­ ed at 102 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. Cancer survivors, caregivers and loved ones, including anyone •J who has lost a spouse or loved one to cancer, are wel­ come to attend. There is no charge for this event. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. There is a choice of entrees. Please indicate for each guest prime rib or stuffed chicken. RSVP to Ken Yates 269-795-3493 (home) or 269-908-2785 (cell) by Nov. 25. S®. * V? t rrra ii Caledonia Merchants Association "I . ii ae■ ss E.ni am* z k t s c irai as bi »a ITS g r presents... ta istmas 2008 mi £ j. HOLIDAY PARADE Friday, Dec. ’ a** 1 2 pm Jessica Price, Grand Marshall >1® /// '/IIIJ /it,1 •///// ill it /\\ \ 11'/; I 11 ;/■ il■I »1 8( ii -jtf CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING l: Friday, Dec. • 7:)Opm D<SAV ( Clock Tower) Plaza it 1 '■&1 J PICTURES WITH SANTA & JESSICA PRICE f - -* 1 • - 1 >1 t •‘Al •A I •’ $i /•! 11 <//h i/n. ’ l I I I. i i ! D&W Plaza (Former Perkey’s Building) Immediately following Tree Lighting until J p .m. This is a photo opportunity. Please bring your own ow camera. L Ii1 I !> : iliiii ill < 1 I * �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008 ‘Dutton ‘Unitet£ ‘Reformed Cfturcft LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 •— Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nonh of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................... 11: Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:' Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................. 6:45 Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am a.m. Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm p.m. www.caledoniacrc.org GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL 12200 West M-I79 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Senior Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHU now We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9:00, III 9:30 & 11: III 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! Sundays 9:30 & 11am JOURNEY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Starting Oct. 5th CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia Saturday Evening Mass.............. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. ‘A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' www.thejchurch.com Lakeside 10:00 a.m. Worship, chiIdrcn’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Rev. Jim Hodge, !4 Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ..................................... 9:30 a.m. •A Sunday School fit for All Ages........................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 CherryVklley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) wU Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Momin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Pastor Scott E. Manning Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 NuBety available tkocrdw. tvervone o welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, SuiteB -Caledonia49316 •616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. IS©- a ~~ DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.lcightonchurch.org ci W! -• < rsfon© it church comerchurch. --or9 — — . 1 i ■ i AK Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God 7 Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Thertpy < 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School best Nursery available during services day ofyour week Jr.*- . Middleville Wesleyan Church SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ........... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. . .......... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ..... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. bewlife Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... community miF. I® Finding the Way Together! vX ite for vibrant praise 4 worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our weh site: h’H'h*,wqyfqrcrcc.org J pL Whitneyville ■ 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 B Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48?l' St Phone: (269) 948-2261 Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 10am & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Rev. Royle Bailard Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Pastor Richard Baukema Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School (616) 891-8119 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville website: www.lifetrakchurch.com www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America *61 ns Mi <11^ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 9> A Place For YOU! 6:00 PM w (616) 891-8661 <• The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord • » Peace Church 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) w HI Bible ^Church Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Sunday Worship Services: maw www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace MB! Church An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Join us Sundays at 10 am IsSSS i ihsU’® 4:00 pm 9:30 am WAYFARER AVTHI-N’ncCHURCH V.ODFRN :-urH tORIHf for •.. ip-n?. WORLD ■ Sundays 10:00 a.m. e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Q II 00am - Contemporary Pastor Robert Gerke ■ ■--fir- - .Sunday 8 30am - Traditional www.stpaulcaledonia.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..................... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. i Make If @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue fZ-i Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Phone: (616) 868-6437 A Place of Refuge aft Sunday Services the www.lakesidecommunity.org __________ Irving) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministnes.org/see/churches exe/ch 17897 middlevillecrc.org J 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) in Wednesday Senice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer tOje tEime Jftletbobtet Ourdj CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 4 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m I- f 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 5LAIUL5£EL7C£ TIMES 111 Church Street Pastor Scott Greenway - rI 7 S3 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com 9957 Cherry Valley -j Caledonia. Ml, 49316 Phone: 616-891-1512 i. fvirnt I. ulb Io n modem 708 W. Main Street MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM -J? a JI i MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Services ■ 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org p.m. Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia / 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeasseinbly.org (616) 698-0749 Word of Life Clubs...................................................6:45 p.m. BRIGHTSIDE 4 Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service David M. Snyder, Minister of Music I www.cherryvalleychurch.org Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes % www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 c« rwwhi Loving God, Loving People The Family of God for All People" Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Morning: 9:30 am — www.duttonurc.org Sunday Service Times 9:30am - Worship I 6:00pm - Bible Study CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) \s ’ Truth TW 'Mord ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Caledonia ? Redeemer Covenant Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Welcome to All walks, One faith Living Hope Assembly of God 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor hw. whitneyvillebible.org ffcA Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Spri rim -xx-’ IK I, ; Rd. A "Lighthouse” on the corner... ••• proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship....................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool •It (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 $a J k I �The Sun and News. Saturday. November 22, 2008-' Page 5 Financial Focus s Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 3?^ I 1 * I Want to retire early? Adjust your investment strategy Mi s’ tv 4 I Al k I 'Si ss * n -.s The Moline Christmas House is a great place for shoppers to discover unique gifts at this 1878 Queen Ann Revival Homestead. Sandy K. Zuidersma spent more than 30 years restoring this home. Call (616) 877-8787 for more information. (Photos by jtkte V "Vu J s Patricia Johns) K. Moline Christmas House sale is today S*. Win J ••11 ill . Sandy Zuidersma invites area residents to visit a Christmas open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1137 144th Ave., Moline. More than 15 artists from both Middleville and Caledonia will bring unique arts, crafts and gifts. has spent Zuidersma almost 30 years renovating her home and can’t wait to share her art inspirations, including cards and special plaques, with shoppers. She also said she is excited to bring new artists to the area. | IjJ- du tig tore Ill 1 ■» E The Moline Christmas House is an opportunity for shoppers to discover unique gifts at this 1878 Queen Ann Revival Homestead. I I Call 616-877-8787 tor information. more iniormauon. Zuidersma said she hopes to host a Spring Fling craft show next year. I • - I - ♦ bl’ tel ff. 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This article was written by If you decide to open a small Edward Jones on behalf of business, take a part-time job your local Edward Jones or do some consulting, you can once again contribute to financial advisor. an IRA or even open your MOVIE > ZT t Do you want to retire early? Many people do - but they’re not always financial­ ly prepared. If you’re think­ ing of taking early retire­ ment, start preparing for it as early as you can. To afford early retirement, you've got to address at least two key financial concerns. First, by definition, you’ll have more years of retire­ ment to pay for than people who retire later. And second. by retiring early, you're sacrificing the opportunity to contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan; also, you need earned income to con­ tribute to an IRA. How can you overcome these potential barriers to a successful early retirement? For starters, you'll need to put as much as you can possibly afford into your 401 (k) and IRA each year - and a greater percentage of the in investments these accounts may need to be in growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks. Of course, it's not a good idea to fill your retirement accounts entirely with stocks, given their higher risk and volatility. You’ll also want to add some bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other fixed-income investments to help diversify your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that diversifi­ cation cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) Furthermore, if you're noine to retire early, you 19 4 9 8 § 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 Pam Luetkemeyer | 891-5750 446-0156 or 891-2222 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Smith-Diamond Realty, Caledonia £ - - �4 I Page 6<The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22. 2008 11 Evelyn Lintz Duella M. Dooling MIDDLEVILLE - Duella M. Dooling, age 90, of Middleville was welcomed into God's kingdom and her husband Harolds loving arms on November 20, 2008. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by her loving family. Duella was born on September 20, 1918 to Lewis and Alma Wilcox. She is survived by Patricia (Bill) Synder from Middleville, Patrick (Bealynn) Dooling from Jenison; seven grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Duella was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Alma Wilcox; brothers, Howard and Kenneth Wilcox; sister, sister. Merna Depew, as well as son-inlaw, Fred L. Bowerman. Duella married Harold V. Dooling August 31, 1940 and had 67 happy years before his death on January 31,2007. Duella was active in the pre-war manufacturing effort. After dad returned from serving in World War II they purchased their farm on Loop Rd. Duella was the owner of the Blue Ribbon Grill in Middleville and was known for her homemade meals and pies. Duella enjoyed her church family at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. It gave her great joy to plan and pre­ pare special meals at church. The family would like to thank Pennock Home Health and Pennock Hospice. A special thank you to Christianne Statler and Geneva Ferris. Donations can be made to Matt Douglas, Missionary in Australia, contact at P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8585 or contact the First Baptist Church of Hastings: phone number (269) 948-8004. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hastings, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. smile for all. She went peacefully in her home, sur­ rounded by her family and friends to be forever in the loving care of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her hus­ band Robert; daughters, Laurie Totten and Terri (Bill) Nesbitt, of both Middleville; grandchildren, 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. 06680743 First Rehab / I P H YSIC A L THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Jeremy (Angie) Totten, Heather (Nick) Totten, Mandy (Jim) Bowerman, and Michele, Anne and Kate Nesbitt; great grandchildren. Zach, Nicholas and Bridget; her mother, Lillian Wert; and sisters, Ginnie Scott and Patti (Wes) Toian. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Wert, and sister, Maybelle Wert. Phillip R. Courtwright will be officiating the service at Home, Beeler Funeral Monday, November 24, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 23 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Please join the family for an open house following burial at 8420 Irving Rd., as they celebrate her freedom from pain and her entering into an eternity of love, peace and joy. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice Care. Therapist Every Visit • 1 I their prayers and acts of love. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m. Her nephew. Rev. Jim Maness, will conduct the funeral service. Burial will be at Robbins Cemetery, Gun Lake. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily requests that memorial contributions be made in Evelyn's name to the Gun Lake Community Church. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. I Lorna Fish; and baby Suann and brother Calvin Fish. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 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Thank you to the Gun Lake Community Church for Evelyn GUN LAKE Lintz, of Gun Lake, daughter and of Phillip Pauline Opatik, passed away on November 19, 2008 at in Village Carveth Middleville after a long and courageous battle with can­ cer. The love of her life was her family who were the cen­ ter of her world. The pas­ sions of her life included her grandchildren, her flower gardens, being a gracious host, lunches with friends, shopping, walking with Web, and casino trips with her girls. Her legacy of stay­ ing youthful, putting people at ease, and enjoying life will live on through her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her lov­ ing husband, Webster; her children, Linda and Gary Meyers, Richard and Leslie Lintz, Charles Lintz and » arb Radle, Deborah and Todd Jensen, Lorie VanDuine; grandchildren, Joylynn and Brenden Kelley, Scott and Jessica Meyers, HASTINGS - Virginia J. Bass, age 89, of Hastings, passed away November 16, 2008 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. She is survived by her two sons, Duane of Freeport and •I*. (Beckie Bass) of Hastings and Lynn Bass of Chicago; one brother, Reuben (June) Fish of Freeport; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith T. Bass; parents, Allen and Lila Getty Lila Getty, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 20, 2008. With the help of her hus­ band of 50 years and her daughters, Lila battled Multiple Sclerosis for 42 years with a spirit of hope and amazing strength for each new day with love and a I | FREE Haircut Alexis Snyder MPT S1 O00 * after 12 paid visits 1k . 1 | ; Look Good on Thanksgiving I I with a Fresh Haircut I «-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 L jb I z Cail FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING now to arrange a convenient time for your installation 891-8900L *• % o O) a o cn 06680727 HMM?1 Offer expires 12/15/08 ■ _______ a h 1 '■ KT* ■ ■ r �I The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008' Page 7 T-shirt sales help Hoffman Fund ^5 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School is preparing to do its part in raising money for the Josh Hoffman Fund. First in their efforts will be T-shirt sales, with pre-orders taken until Dec. 5. Order forms are going home with ^Sil. 11J *1 I') I Xl < , W'. lb students in all Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Shirts also will be available at Designwear on Main Street in Middleville. Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Proceeds from the shirts will go to the fund. Other fundraising efforts will take place during Spirit Week at the high school Dec. 15 to 19. Short-sleeved shirts for children and adults are S10 through size XL. The cost is SI2 for XXL shirts and $13 for XXXL sizes. 1. $ ■ ** I ■ I I * • ■ I I ■ ■ A" & st ? J - ’"fp The sign at Page says it all. Students raised more than $1800 for the Josh Hoffman Fund LX sZ The shirts are black and lettering on the back reads: ‘"Loose change can change lives." Shirt order forms are going home with all students this week, and the deadline for ordering shirts is Friday, Dec. 5. Checks for shirts should be made payable to TK Schools. PennyJ wars with fundraising jars going to classrooms will be waged during first hour that week. Fundraising jars will be in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library at the same time. Coin-collecting jars also will be located at Designwear to help local res­ idents participate in this | effort. '= • lii ip ■ >n 1 -3®L J I Students at Page helped raise funds for Josh Hoffman. Pictured from left are Scott shumway, Spencer Irvine, Emily Davidson, Mallory Bergstrom, Colin Thomas, Sarah Keizer and Raechael Gorton. They weighed the funds raised each day. dent council with the assis­ tance of Nicole Haywood who established the 501(c)3 fund at Chemical Bank, Donations also can be dropped off at any Chemical Bank for the Josh Hoffman fund. Hoffman, a Wayland native who was severely injured in Iraq, is the recipi­ ent of a home built for him by volunteers in Foxglove Estates. The home is being built by Homes for Our Troops and the fund will go to support Hoffman and to purchase items for inside the home as well. For more information about this effort, call student council advisors Lindsey Fischer or Liz Ritsema at 269-795-3394. p.m. The library is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All money raised during the senior parade on Dec. 19 will go to the fund. Money raised through the district-wide campaign will be presented to the fund after school resumes in January'. Previously, the TK Middle School raised more than $3,000, then McFall brought in more than $3,500 and Page more than $1,800. The Lee fundraising campaign ended Nov. 21 and totals were not yet available. detailing A video Hoffman's life will be shown at a high school assembly on Friday, Dec. 12. This campaign is being organized by the TKHS stu- Coin jars will be in the lobby of the Thomapple Kellogg High School during school hours from 7 a.m. to 3 J .» •w e4 ?__ Happy Thanksgiving L T 5 rtr From J , r J ■> tai-■ Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. « 4*1 & I 'i ■ ; I I i teaU- 0- r h •w ’BF' I i r c1 Si ’ * Aix..-' [fXX KJ * J * “ • ' b > .a 4 rIak* X w TMTWAPPLE KEUO^i wo, in a < b ‘ ♦ ®F - team hoffman k :z i - ■ • With Offices in Delton & Hastings 4 •b I L 4-^-_____ J jnnu mj i X”*., rfl1* r'.,. (fating (DonhslAg (faldkan & (Jjditlfb CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 "n I Welcoming New Patients 9505 jrry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI I 1 r the Of Members Kellogg Thornapple High School student council Team Hoffman are encouraging every­ one in the TK communi­ ty to purchase a special T-shirt. Sales of the shirts will go to support the Josh Hoffman fund. Pictured from left in the front row are Jordan Timm, Jacob Jenkins and Nick Karelse. Standing are Gina Mancuso, Beth Fuller Fuller. Anisa and (Photo by Patricia Johns) Delton (269) 623-5115 Hastings (269) 948-3720 1 ^<GS T' incv MF-F MB J "1 _ M —r 1 IndepenilBnl Insurance Agent z •J 1 *> < u'ww.haarmi^nnH na! .rnm �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008 - Poster winners get to ride fire truck to school V- T? I 1 *2 ^- T ■ * J a o ’T < X - ’ XSC- - 7 st -3** - r’ # i -r/z *<< - - >•- / 2 —w <5^ - • -* - *— * I 7 I ,J ■ i -a •-■------- J ■= t r-'-' ■* A'-* ■ fi?E^ Jr'v W ■ < h £ -ii'W 11 IV 1 ** r»- * - I Sc- * ■a* ’ m ■< * •a* *1 ► *<; Hr 1 :• * r> - I— ‘V’i ENGINE | 5! fl e .JL * Cj? i • ••••■■mm ••••MM MM ••••••MM ••••••MM F ?1 ?7C h § i ’ * •< V L A- V I ■ •^r k<; J ; *X- "*• Si ■ ' 1 . !1 I *■> V-i l i ss ? ! I 1 aa I d I Im ? 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For more information call 616-914-6826 Sc 06680847 With an interest in provid-, ing better communications to association members, the Michigan Optometric Association has announced the appointment of Mark Atwell Osgerby as its firstever communications coordi­ nator. Osgerby is a former resident of Caledonia. “As the MOA grows, we've seen an increased need in communications management to build and maintain relationships with current and potential associa­ tion members," said Cindy Schnetzler, MOA executive director. “We are excited to have Mark on board to help us create a better flow of communication with our constituents." In his new position, Osgerby is responsible for communications, marketing and branding for the associa­ tion. He is in charge of com­ piling materials for the MOA’s magazine, The Michigan Optometrist, and maintaining the MOA's Web site. Prior to joining the MOA, Osgerby has gained experi­ ence in association commu­ nications management as the marketing and communica­ tions manager at the Michigan Association of broadcasters in Lansing. While there, he developed and executed marking plans, wrote for statewide publica­ tions and coordinated state educational events. Osgerby is a graduate of Michigan State University where he studied advertising and public relations. He cur­ rently resides in Lansing. \ II IV I I A fl W rs (./ • 4 Student Blake Edwards stand next to his work displayed in the Caledonia United Bank conference room. Work from each classroom at Kettle Lake and Caledonia Elementary schools was selected for the show. Art teacher Deborah Trent is very pleased at the cooperation between the principals, teachers and bank staff that makes this annual event possible. I 1 ri ,■' $ I I 'ft- uw Mi U r i • • ■*’ per set Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTIOM & reach over shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 269.795-7719 I Buying Scrap Gold for Cash SINCE 19 4 9 000 area homes! E R S 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 <* L In the Caledonia D&W Village Center I �A ; * The Sun and News. Saturday, November 22, 2008/ Page 9 •II Low river is a boon for volunteer’ clean up effort •V J I * ■ c i 9 Cleanup volunteers with two loads of items pulled from the river include (back row. from left) Fred Steketee, Jim Williamson, Joanne Barnard, Erv Gambee, Dana Strouse, (front) Sue Merrill and Annaliese Steketee. Thornapple River Watershed Council members who meet after the cleanup are (from left) Sue Merrill, Fred Steketee, Joanne Barnard, Erv Gambee and Dana Strouse. IM H'r I 11 !! IT. £.r!' “■ Volunteers recovered and disposed of two truckloads of trash hauled from the Thornapple River Saturday, Nov. 15. water level of the river between that dam and one in Middleville, has been drawn down about seven feet to allow for repairs. Members of the Thornapple River ^ ** — r/Y Watershed Council and staff -I ’ ’V I 'S I from the Barry Conservation N Service took advantage of I the draw-down to recover I waste from the the water. Volunteers also help with T1— spring and fall cleanup *> A I efforts of the river from i fl \ * <* Nashville to Ada, but the I .!( water levels are unpre­ jr i! I dictable. 44 Our objective was to 4 I id evaluate the Thornapple River from the Middleville *> Dam to the LaBarge Dam while the river's water level was down,” said Erv '7 Gambee, vice president of the council. “The primary concern was large items that were beneath the water. making it difficult to locate and remove.' '.S • Items removed included a small shed, a raft, tires, a sign and other pieces of metal, plastic containers and other items. The Thornapple River Watershed Council, along with the Barry Conservation District, is committed to making the Thornapple Jim Williamson holds up a DNR portage site sign River and its tributaries a which was rescued from the river bed during the safe and fun place to enjoy,” cleanup. (Photos provided by the Thornapple River he said. Gambee added that propWatershed Council.) I I t n \ V; 1*1 1- £ s li r* <•T 4 » * : * I I k I I ! X <• * • J '5•▼Ji 11 A. U. Jk *• < I I r i't fl ‘ ;* > '8; /1 * u *1 \ • ’ll ’..-i LX' /r ■ W. 'W ,W-- ■ fe 1 I ■« <1 2* * £ ,T'' STL?-;*,.V- y -w. —----C -•7*x Jir A- •— •- I I • I b! I rt w • 8 v J111 V i-T *- 1. — » I I ii F' I Repairs are being made to the LaBarge Dam, which crosses the Thomapple River just north of 84th Street in southern Kent County. The 1f HMM*" iL* >r ir: ‘ ***-*• ? ^5* * s• X X , <1 L frfuri * -V. -1 I ✓ 18^ ■ Er* • I 1 ft 4. ’ 5 “ 9 • J® ■' 4 4. Eg. Q&! J * ‘ * » Ufa 'B, E£fit SEJ j®Kjj:. Ml ■tsiijj® ulasas; s »as a it usm, 353. Ikudia; its .’mi a iiBiH asiM Hmta • • 4 • 1UL. IJ , -I’ —S > * ‘ -^5 i -» A.4 A4 - b. ■ . I •I id r ■ •i- -->-rr^r . * „ - <1 4 ’ H- '=3 -Vf - I »i • •X?4 - t K b_ * • ** * •- . ^5^ • * xJ - - ■> * W ’ i -I'' T-r • - <■- .■? • ■ I .< * - j*r- •* . > -Mm ak< . 7^-^X r\ w f J 4 ii gfifc *> < *“*^W . vr _2 • ....... 5^^, •* •X1 -v * - w. ■- 'V: * .4^ x.»* .l’ »s asi ar- Mta*-- » • V- _ 1. ^r- I> >• > Wife ft ( * i. • -I <i U’ X r* -V MM __________________________________ Sue Merrill and Joanne Barnard work to dislodge a sunken ice shanty from the Thornapple River just below 108th Street. - L * *2 jX r '• ■ * > r*- *-**«jI X1 4 ‘A .S * 1 • ► I** * 44 'I pi r ** 5^ Si jllMSift JU erty owners along the river also participated in the cleanup. “We were surprised at how clean and free of debris this section of river was,” he added. The council’s Web site www.thornappleriver.org ^as additional information along with a calendar of upcoming events. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. 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Trustees used an initial comment period to describe the work done on the LaBarge Dam on 84th Street over the Thomapple River. Over the course of several days, the river had been low­ ered about seven feet to allow for repairs. Don Koopmans said the repairs were done and the water was being brought up slowly. There had also been some conversation about a park; he said he thought that in the future, coordination with term for Stauffer and Bujak Cascade and Ada would be helpful and people would be able to do some work in their yards. Bujak commented it was the first time he was able to see what the usually fl •imied land looked like. The major item on the short agenda was the public hearing on the township’s 2009 budget to be followed by the formal adoption of the budget. Treasurer Richard Robertson explained that two budget workshops had been held; there was oppor­ tunity for public involve­ ment. (The 75-page budget document will be available in two formats: online for downloading or at the town­ ship offices on paper for $7.50 per copy.) Robertson said the budget reflects a definite decision by the board to make capital expenditures. For example, approximately $435,000 will be spent on highways and $200,000 on local roads; $200,000 is allocated for parks and $150,000 toward the building of a new library in Caledonia. The budget was adopted on a unanimous roll call vote. There were two items under unfinished business on the short agenda. The first was a second reading on a rezoning request from James Steketee. His request was to rezone a parcel at 7340 Patterson Avenue from rural residen­ tial (RR) to high-density res­ idential (R-3) to permit the construction of two duplexes on the property. On a roll call vote, the motion to approve the rezoning passed unani­ mously. The second, an amend­ ment to the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development to permit the construction of a 16-by-20foot structure for the purpose of teaching claims adjusters how to evaluate various kinds of roof damage, also passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Under new business, the board considered the reap- pointment of Michael Wilson to the board of the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. According to Ed Fischer, chairman of the cable corporation board, Wilson, who teaches tech­ nology at Caledonia High School, is the district's rep­ resentative on the cable board and has been a mem­ ber of the board since the beginnings of the communi­ ty cable corporation. The motion to reappoint Wilson passed unanimously. The board also set hours for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Since both holidays fall on a Thursday this year, the township offices will be open their normal Friday hours from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, 2009. However, the office may not be fully staffed since it is likely some employees will choose to use vacation time. Bujak led off the board comment period by turning his keys over to Christian. In his closing remarks, he said that his eight years had been a wonderful experience and he has taken the job very seriously. To convey the seriousness and profession­ alism with which he took the job, he fingered his tie, say­ ing, “I decided to wear a tie to board meetings.” (He plans to retire the tie.) The two things he most enjoyed about the job were his stint on the planning commission and his opportunity for citi­ zen advocacy. Bujak thanked his col­ leagues, township staff and Township Manager/Planner David Zylstra for his efforts. He closed by welcoming Dale Hermenett and Greg Zoller to the board. Stauffer, who typically in his time on the board has said what he had to say in compact comments, remained true to form. He said, “There are great people on the board and on the staff. It has been a great opportuni­ ty to serve a great communi­ ty” Koopmans thanked Bujak and Stauffer for their service. He also commended Robertson for his effort and handling of the budget process, saying it was the smoothest he had participat­ ed in. He closed thanking the community for its condo­ lences on the passing of his father. Robertson thanked Bujak and Stauffer for their service. He said that from time to time, he had disagreed with both men, but he had the highest respect for them. Christian said that both men had been supportive of her as township clerk and that she will miss them. Rick Snoeyink thanked Stauffer and Bujak for their service and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. The meeting adjourned at p.m. 7:35 Following adjournment Hermenett and Zoller were sworn in as township trustees. Both men are now officially board members. parcels into one?” O’Dowd indicated that they were being combined. Rose interjected, “He needs the stormwater permit before any construction begins.” His comment is a reference to the earlier dis­ cussion in which they said that final site plan approval would give them the goahead to begin digging. Warner returned to the discussion saying, “The last time you were in, we asked for the documents. It bothers me that you are back and you don’t have them. “ Gunnink, referring to the set of plans before him, noticed that the drawings were inaccurate and that the building products were wrong. Commissioner Leilani VanLaar questioned the “multi-tenant warehouse.” “It looks like a garage — doors all up and down. Semi trucks?” O'Dowd said hey were doors for pickup trucks. Bujak noted that the south side of the second story was metal. He wanted the visual impact broken up. O'Dowd said the materials would comply with the ordinance. “Contingencies are an issue,” added Parent. “I am not without sympathy. 1 would be remiss if I moved forward. The drawings are inaccurate; you don't have the easements.” He added, “I like the project.” Warner moved a recom­ mendation to grant final approval, subject to contin­ gencies: Written ingress and egress, written proof of own­ ership of property with regard to the expansion pond, compliance of build­ ing materials with the ordi­ nance and overlay building materials, and a written stormwater permit prior to any work on the project. The motion passed 5-1, with Parent dissenting. During the period reserved for comments by the com­ missioners, Warner left the dias and went to the speak­ er’s podium. He opened his salute to retiring commissioner Bujak, saying, “It is the end of an era — Walter Bujak’s last meeting. He leaves a void that cannot be filled.” Warner continued, saying that Bujak had performed his duties well and faithfully for eight years on the planning commission. (In a conversa­ tion some years ago, Bujak said to the Sun and News, “I do my homework and they know it.”) Warner presented a plaque to Bujak. Bujak thanked his col­ leagues, saying, “It has been an enjoyable eight years.” Reflecting for a moment on one of the great learning experiences of his life as a public servant, he said, “It was very traumatic the first time I was called a liar, Today I would probably invite him out for coffee and try to convince him that I wasn’t.” How did he become inter­ ested? “In 1996, the township hired a planner — I took an interest and started going to meetings and kept going to meetings. I applied for an opening in 1998 — didn’t get it. I ran for the (township) board in 2000. Bryan Harrison asked me to be the liaison to the planning com­ mission. It was where I truly wanted to be.” Bujak took a few minutes to comment on perspectives and professionalism his col­ leagues demonstrated, citing specific contributions to his learning and growth on the board. Tossing a bouquet to developers, he said, “If I've been tougher on you over the years, it is because I want the best for the township.'’ He closed, saying, “ I am not going to disappear into the woodwork. I intend to be active in the community in volunteer work.” * I I lil8’ »*** fJW w1-.. y 1 I WALGREENS, continued from page would leave two to serve the combined parcels. Another item is the dis­ tance from the service drive/parking isle to the right of way line in the front of the building. A setback of 25 feet is required. Rose noted that the existing drive is a non-conforming structure and the addition of more parking makes it worse. Making a non-conforming use worse is a no-no under the ordinance. Reducing the setback area would require a variance from the zoning board of appeals. Rose also said he regards a two-way access drive as a safety hazard. In addition to the lack of room for vehicle stacking, incoming vehicles would be attempting to go either left to the north or right to the south as other vehicles are attempting to leave. The stacking issue is particularly acute for drivers wishing to exit the site and turn left onto M-37. Stormwater management also is an issue since it would need to drain into a detention pond off the Homewood property. Another concern is the absence of documenta­ tion for easements. Roger Lamer, represent­ ing W.L. Perry, the engineer­ ing and architectural firm for the project, said they would be going to the ZBA for a variance; their request for approval was contingent upon receiving a variance for the two-way drive around the building. “If no variance from the ZBA for the driveway, we will have to survive without it,” he said. He said that they wanted final approval now to order steel and to begin dig- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT ging before the frost. All of these issues were raised at an Oct. 20 meeting of the planning4 commission. Warner began the discussion asking about proof of owner­ ship of the land for the deten­ tion pond. Commissioner Duane Gunnink said, “I want an easement behind Dollar General.” Lamer responded, “The easement is in the buy-sell agreement.” Commissioner Ric Parent inquired, “When do you expect the purchase to be consummated?” “Within 30 to 60 days,” replied O'Dowd. Warner noted that O’Dowd did not have the documents in hand. He asked, “Combining three IRVING TOWNSHIP Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 12, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with pledge to There will be a Public Hearing of the Village flag. Agenda approved. Council, to hear ail objections to vacate an alley in the Village limits on December 16, 2008 at All board members present. Also several guests present. Commissioners, fire, cemetery, 6:00 p.m. at the Freeport Community Hall. The Village of Freeport has received a request to assessors reports received. Clerk’s minutes from October 8, 2008 meeting approved. vacate an alley as shown in the following legal Treasurer’s report placed on file. description: Motion approved to pay bills for The Alley lying South of lots 1 and 2 And North of lots 3 and 4 of Block 6 of the Village of Freeport according to the recorded Plat of the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The viewing of the request to vacate the alley can $6,295.85. • • Current budget amended. Approved spending up to $3500.00 for new trees at Irving Cemetery. Approved Skyline bid for snow­ plowing. Approved two people to attend MTA conference. be viewed in full at the Village Office during busi­ Public input. ness hours Monday and Wednesday 9:00am - Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Submitted by 12:00 pm. o i Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk The 06680815 complete transcript CD of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. B / to W*lf i fe .fe s i Nil ht NOTICE SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING Residents of the Village of Freeport. There will be a Special Village Council meeting on December 16, 2008 at 6:15 pm to approve the vacancy of the alley as shown in the following description: The Alley lying South of lots 1 and 2 and North of lots 3 and 4 of Block 6 of the Village of Freeport according to the record­ ed Plat of the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The viewing of the Alley vacancy can be viewed in full at the Village Office during business hours Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Yvonne M. Aspinall, Village Clerk 06680811 k.i •><» R K* S' % rs i k' V �/ The Sun and News. Saturday, November 22. 2008/ Page 11 III Local COA offers help for choosing 2009 Medicare prescription drug plan MS & A SS ft * * >- » 'S' X < S' S’ & SX £S & Caledonia Women's Club presents HOBY award I M. * This year the Caledonia Women's Club presented its Hugh Obrien Youth Scholarship award on November 10 to Emily Hazelbach. The club congratulated Brittany Fata who is the alternate. At the presentation Danny Oster who took the HOBY scholarship last year told the members of the club about his experiences last summer. summer. In In an an aside, aside, his his mother mother Amy Amy Oster Oster told told the the group group she she was was also also a a HOBY HOBY stustudent when she was a sophomore growing up in Minnesota. The club is also holding its annual poinsettia sale on December 5 at the Chemical Bank in Caledonia. Pictured from left are club member Sandy Robertson, Emily Hazel Bach, Danny Oster, Brittany Fata and club member Judy Harrison. (Photo by Patricia Johns) 7^* u 1 i M ■ it 3k- id ] i h •3 9» 4 V tastiti: raimfc latta Ktiriityii 4 mint saifc|tat mln i ‘M A Middleville home in the 300 block of Charles Street is a total loss following an early evening fire Nov. 18. No one in the Hernandez family was injured during the fire. Township Thomapple Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton said the I IT CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes Pt Kri W* ;a www.caledoniatownship.org. : jut' ■ ■rm?* I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 V FAX 269-795-2388 I I I Public Act 188 of 1954 Proceedings I NOTICE OF PAYNE CREEK CHANNEL DREDGING (GUN LAKE) PUBLIC HEARING Township of Yankee Springs Barry County, Michigan 111 I • Si 'll^^ Hr ir l! I See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Position Available: Street Administrator, DPW Superintendent and Sexton PRINTING PLUS The Village of Freeport is accepting applications for one (1 )fulltime position. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Duties for the Street Administrator, DPW Superintendent, and Sexton include supervisory tasks and assistance in the con­ struction, operation, minimum experience in a wide range of projects pertaining to water, storm sewer, road construction, and other construction and maintenance work is necessary as well as the Sexton of the Village Cemetery. A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B endorsement and air brakes are required. A Michigan Department of Environmental Quality certification S-4, D-4 license within one (1) year. Actual starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the selected applicant. 9 Application and full job description is available upon request at the Village Office. Office hours are Monday & Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm. If you have questions please call the Village J Office at 616-765-3808. SPECIAL MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY’ OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY’ OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the township signed by the record owners of land whose area con­ stitutes more than 50 percent of the total area of the hereinafter described Payne Creek Dredging Special Assessment District and the township board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to Excavate approximately 979 yards of material from the Payne Creek channel and at the channel entrance on Gun I^ake (Northeast 1/4 of Section 30-T3NR10W). Of which there are 3 segments within the permitted dredging area; an area measuring approximately 750-feet long by 30 feet wide to a max depth of 1-foot, an area measuring approximately 84-feet long by 15feet wide to a max depth of 2 feet, and an area measuring approximately 1 OO-feet long by 15-feet wide to a max depth of 2 feet. Create a sediment basin measuring approximately 20-feet by 45-feet to an average depth of 5-feet where Payne Creek flows into the channel. All spoils are to be disposed by exclusively through the use of Geotex sediment containment and dewatering tubes which are to be placed within uplands on adjacent PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to he constructed and within I which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Payne Creek channel (Gun Lake) located in the northeast 1/4 of Section 30-T3N-R10W. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township board has received engineering plans showing the improvements and an estimate of the costs of such construction in the approximate amount of $37,500, has placed them on file with the township clerk, and has passed a reso­ lution tentatively declaring its intention to make the improvement and to create the special assessment district. The township board has also | tentatively found the petitions to he in compliance with statutory Located in the gray barn requirements. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Freeport Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing for a Special Land Use Permit Application Review at the Freeport Community Hall on December 16,2008 at 6:30 pm, to hear objections for 223 Division St., Freeport, Michigan. The full application can be viewed at the Village Office on Monday and Wednesday from PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, estimates of cost, proposed special assessment district and petitions may he examined at the office of the township clerk from the date of this notice through the I date of the public hearing and may be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the peti­ tions, plans, district and estimate of costs will be held al the Yankee Springs Township Hall at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml, com­ mencing at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on December 4th, 2008. At the hearing, the board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters filed with the board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, esti­ mates and costs or special assessment district. All interested persons are invited to be present at the hearing and subI mit any comments they may have. Janice C. Lippert Township Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 9:00-12:00 pm. Yvonne M. Aspinall Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk 1 I I >7 06680809 Village Clerk I I I I property. Disposal of dewatered spoils is to uplands. All work shall be per­ formed in accordance with DEQ Permit No. 06-08-004-P. I 06680716 jilts’ *S» fli* ik The minutes for the November 5th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees which were approved on November 19th, 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at No one was at the home owned by Jolin Reigler at the time of the fire. Four cars were lost to the blaze, but firefighters were able to save much of the home's con­ tents. Detours were set up around the area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some traffic was directed down Bassett Lake Road. Orangeville, Martin, Wayland, Hastings, Freeport and Caledonia fire depart­ ments assisted TTES and the Yankee Springs fire depart­ ments in fighting the blaze. I YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP £-fclk "‘Ml age to the burned siding on a neighboring house. •It The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. Hastings and Caledonia fire departments assisted TTES. On Wednesday, a fire in Yankee Springs Township caused $250,000 in damage. “Firefighters from several departments did an excellent job of knocking down a structure fire on the M-179 Highway,” said Middleton. The Nov. 19 fire started in a garage and workshop area attached to a house at 9955 W. M-179. The cause is still under investigation. V‘ s. u.j_. . department responded to the Hernandez home at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday to find the fire already coming through the roof. Middleton estimated the total loss of the single-family ranch-style house at $110,000. He said he did not have an estimate of the dam- The MMAP resources, counselor will help people who qualify complete an online application for Extra Help. People with Medicaid will automatically receive Extra Help, and will have no gap in drug coverage. Finding the best prescrip­ tion drug plan each individ­ ual situation can be found by Medicare's using Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov, by call­ ing 1-800-Medicare or by calling the Barry County Commission on Aging at 269-948-4856 and making an appointment on Tuesday or Thursday with a coun­ selor. including monthly premium, annual deductible, co-pay­ ment, the list of drugs it cov­ ers, the access to certain drugs, and the coverage in the gap. This gap - known as the “doughnut hole" - is the period during which people with a Medicare prescription drug plan have to pay 100 percent of their drug costs, which in 2008 is more than $2,700. If a person's income falls below 150 percent of the Poverty Federal Level ($1,300 a month for an indi­ vidual or $1,750 a month for a couple), the person or cou­ ple could qualify for Extra Help, a subsidy for people with limited income and TTES fights two fires this week 101 * I • With the open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) start­ ing Nov. 15 and continuing through Dec. 31, now is the time for people to start com­ paring plan choices. Almost all plans will make some changes for 2009, and some plans will no longer exist. The Barry County Commission on Aging's M i c h i g g a n Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) counselors can help people find the plan that best meets their prescription drug needs at a cost they can afford. MMAP is Michigan's State Health Insurance Program that offers free oneon-one counseling to people on Medicare and their families. To get the right prescription drug plan, people need to pick a plan by the drugs they take, not because a triend or relative has the Plan or because a company name is familiar. Many things about exist­ ing plans may have changed. 06680813 06680706 �Page l2TThe Sun arnj News Saturday November 22 2008 CONGRATULATIONS I I ft * 1, I A 1’ GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY EMILY ROSSMAN AND COURTNEY STAUFFERDl VISION 2 STATE Q UA LI FlER Af/Af'S CONSIGNMENT CALEDONIA Phone: 616 891-7205 9595 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone: 616-891-2418 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia w Mullein (3Q __ '*■?" * <- ■ SOUTH KENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL SMTO-DlAMOND Family Dentistry of Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9171 Phone: 616-891-9070 Phone: 616-891 2222 Phone: 616 891 0004 227 E. Main St •r Caledonia 9050 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 8980 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 9021 N. Rodgers, Caledonia * «i: “LW Phone: 616-891-292 £ 9175 Glen Valley Retail Center, Caledonia remier Travel & Cruise a IWric* InsurarHc 4- ft*. iYKA^ WATER CONDITIONING --L*' Phone: 616-554-0311 7105 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia Phone: 616-891-8125 9359 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone: 616-891-5750 Caledonia DAW Center CALEDONIA RENT ALL Phone: 616-891-0303 Phone: 616-891-0050 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia N Hi; �■ The Sun and News. Saturday. November 22. 2008/ Page 13 GIRLS' GOLF DIVISION 2 TEAM STATE 0 UA LIFIERS ? f Lff ft® b >' + • • i € ^5 n r. fat rf W. 1 1 > 4* - I . X* si - 1 ■ Av •X % J J 41 £ - - r . r ■ ■ » BRITNI GREGORY ■ STATE MEDALLIST If F Phone: 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia XkC 1 Grand Valley Printing & Shipping Phone: 616-891-2121 Fax: 616-891-8074 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia, MI 49316 ad Graphic* "Here For You Since 1886" 9265 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Chevrolet Phone: 616-891-8104 632 E. Main St., Caledonia Bill Seif fffgf ’ 9fil 9 Chevy Buick Phone: 269-945-2425 South M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058 1351 N. N-43 Hwy Hastings 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite 11 Caledonia First (Rehab * •iFUTJICAl TRtun Phone: 269-945-9105 Contours Express The Better Idea in Women’s Gyms! Phone: 616-588-6868 ir Caledonia J co-op credit union Caledonia. Ml * fl Seif Bl'SBarSHOP •.-X 9028 N. Rodgers Dr. Caledonia Ml 49316 on M-37, south of 84th St. (616) 891-7531 Famous Flooring I N T I O R S tv A / / Middleville: 269-795-3550 Phone: 269-795-4230 Phone: 616-891-9000 Caledonia: 269-891-3550 4624 N. M-37 Hwy Middleville 9185 Cherry Valley SE, Caledonia Phone: 616-891-7700 8980 N. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia____ 1/ P �I r Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday. November 22, 2008 GFWC Gun Lake Area women honored < The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Gun Lake Area named Marilyn Page as Ms. Federation and Pat Kreple. Woman of Achievement at its Nov. 12 club meeting. Both will be honored at the 2009 GFWC state conven­ tion in Clare. Marilyn and Ray Page have been married for 48 years. The have four children and 10 grandchildren. Their life on Gun Lake started in I960. She served as Yankee Spring Township clerk for 10 years and spent many hours working athletic events in support of her hus­ band's job as athletic direc­ tor for Thomapple Kellogg schools. The Pages are members of the Parmalee •n Methodist Church. She also volunteers in Florida as well with Hands of Love which makes quilts for abused teenagers. Page has been an active club member since 1990 and has participated in many of the club's programs and projects during her career. She served as the club s con­ servation department chair where she spearheaded the Adopt-a-Highway program and distribution of the Kids and Kindness conservation newspapers for classrooms in the area. She has served as the club's corresponding secre- 4 make the move now J z V • competitive auto & homeowner rates • great claims service • expert agent advice ’ lie vtdis n • JIKU c i calk >1 616-891-9294 11 * *4 <*. *** ii See WOMEN, next page Jlf ——i K.A. Mueller Accounting y-' • Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. Insurance, Inc. » INSURANCE hmw partner tn protectton at GFWC Michigan and GFWC Southwestern Conventions and Allegan County federation meetings. She has sponsored three new members during her club career; and is a regular helper at the club's free lend­ ing library and worked on a quilt fundraising project for the library. ‘‘Marilyn is the consum­ mate representative of what a Ms. Federation clubwoman should be." said Fran Leonard, chair of the Ms. Federation/Woman of Achievement Project for GFWC Michigan. Marilyn was honored a few years ago as our Woman of Achievement and it is only fitting that she also be lauded as Ms. Federation at this time.” ‘‘Women of Achievement.” says Leonard, “arc generous with Professional. Personal & Economical Business Accounting. Planning and Consulting Services. Stauffer & Wiggers 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 tary; served on the calling committee; helps sort and distribute food baskets to elementary7 schools in Delton. Martin and Middleville. She donated dolls and goodie bags for the Operation Smile project and uses her talents making quilts which she donates to Bay Cliff Health Camp in the Upper Peninsula and for the Barry County Sheriff's Department. She served for six years on the club's schol­ arship committee. Page also decorates and hosts tables at the scholarship dinner and auction and helped with the Yankee Springs Township Park cleanup and planted flowers: Page co-chairs the Holiday Gathering w i t h Friends event for the club's community fund and has vol­ unteered at the Grand Rapids Fall Parade of Homes event to help raise club finds. Further GFWC involve­ ment included her attendance 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Pat Kreple, seated, and Marilyn Page were honored by the GFWC-Gun Lake area womens club. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Phone: (616) 891-2507 : & <» fll www.kamuelleraccounting.com 06680656 This Christmas Shop Downtown :MK 3Ut iiatik jieytsi an ■ttaai j nitty tt III r Mite ?itadiviD •I? I I ■ J * •*> ’•f .«• iscover Hastings, and you’ll find there’s more to explore this holiday season. i I 9 Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. Join us Friday, December 5th for our 2nd annual Christmas Art Hop at 11 downtown businesses, 5-8pm. Shop Downtown Hastings A where the Holidays begin! w\ I'P » �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008/ Page 15 Consumers Energy warns about potential damage during firearm deer season * I v\ '' I > J * ss SS SS SS f SS 54? QS St TKHS students of the month for October s'' \ $$ 1CCS Students of the Month for October were chosen at Thornapple Kellogg High School. From left in the front row are I Vachon, and Stephanie Reeves. In the center are Austin Bart, Evan Grinage, and Nicholas Scobey. In the third row are Jacob Bultema, and Marquise Gill. Alyssa VandenBosch was not available when this picture was taken. WOMEN,7 continued from previous page — to the club and has whelped each year, ” said Kreple. their support of GFWC pro­ grams and projects and “And we love that they are several litters of puppies. “She introduced us to spend a lot of time volunteer­ learning to give.” what the Cause program was The Kreple clan has ing in their communities. all about and showed memdonated Heifer to The club’s choice of Pat bers how to handle puppies International, Love Tree, Kreple for this honor is right to get them ready for their Angle Tree and many others. on.” She married her high life of helping the handiPat and Randy volunteer reg ­ school sweetheart, Randy, 44 Marjory says capped, ” ularly at the veterans home years ago in December. Richards, an active ‘ handler ’ in Grand Rapids, as well. They have three children and licensed and member of the women ’ s Kreple is a five grandchildren. They are club. Blackford appraiser at active members of the Kreple Co-chairs the pubThomapple Valley Church. Appraisers. She is also a Red lie affairs department for the Their church activities have Cross volunteer and was club; co-chaired a pajama included the building cam­ recently deployed to relief fondue party to raise money efforts after Hurricane paign, ushering, serving as for the* club ’ s community committee members, cater­ Gustav. She is part of the fund; participates in the Red Cross Disaster Action ing staff events and more. Adopt-a-Highway project; Volunteering in the com­ Team in Barry County, regularly takes gift and which helps families after munity is a big event for the packs and cards to the veter­ fires. Kreples. The family has a in Grand Rapids from ans in Kreple joined the GFWC tradition of selecting and club members. Gun Lake Area club in 2003 donating to a charity at She served as an assistant and immediately immersed Christmas. treasurer and on the hospital“The grandkids love to herself in club activities, said ity committee for the home Leonard. Pat brought the make the decision of where tour fundraiser. She chaired Paws with a Cause program the family’s donation will go the dessert committee for the scholarship dinner and deco­ 06680650 Authorized rated tables for the event, as Caledonia & Shipping well. Kreple also is a mem­ Middleville’s Outlet ber of the bylaws committee. “Woman of Achievement Since 1985 I hardly says it when you talk about Pat,” said Leonard. “ She is another perfect Ship your packages with us - Ground & Air Service example of our definition of We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) who a Woman of 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia^ Achievement is.” Mon.-Fri. IVIUII.’i II. 8:30 W.vrv - 5:00 (3:45 Pick Up)/g^ - r '>/1 (no upsfl------------------- —------------------ 1UPS 1 x4 * ■ * ----- Caledonia Printing & Shipping 06680829 Brian McKeown D.D.S. 269.795.4400 Metro Health receives governor's award • Appropriate care meas­ ures “We are pleased to once again be recognized by the governor as one of the state's leading hospitals,” said Mike Faas, president and CEO of Metro Health. “This award is particularly gratifying, as it came during our move into a new hospital. “These awards demon­ strate that Metro Health was able to deliver exceptional health care services even during a time of incredible transition. As a health care organization, we are commit­ ted to providing the best and safest - patient experi­ ence.” The award criteria align with improving care in a number of clinical areas des­ ignated as national priorities by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Award recipients are committing to providing Michigan citizens with highquality health care,” said Gov. Jennifer Granholm. For the second year in a row, Metro Health Hospital tion as one of Michigan s top hospitals from Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The general acute-care osteopathic teaching hospital was one of 15 hospitals statewide to receive the Recognition of Excellence for being a top-performing hospital. Metro Health also received recognition in three award categories in the annu­ al Governor’s Award for Improving Patient Safety and I Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting. The awards were presented in conjunction with MPRO, Michigan’s health-care quality improvement organization, The quality improvement award, which recognizes improvements in hospital health care quality and safety, included the following categories: • Emergency department • Surgical care improve­ ment project Now Contracted given to local law enforce­ ment agencies or the utility’s asset protection department at 1-800-760-3295. “Vandals give responsible hunters a bad image,” Johnson added. He thanked sportsmen's organizations, conservation groups and individual hunters for help in preventing these occurrences. Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. THANKSGIVING II Thanksgiving is time to reflect on the things for which we’re truly grateful. At Edward Jones, we’re thankful to serve our clients and our commu­ nity. 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SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 ( HAPPY USE YOUR BENEFITS COME AND VISIT US BEFORE THE OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS ______________ hfifl resulting in an average out­ age duration of 4.6 hours. “In some instances, cus­ tomers on electric life-sup­ port systems can be endan­ •II gered by outages caused by gunshot vandalism damage,” said Frank Johnson, senior vice president of energy operations for the utility. “In addition to the inconven­ ience caused by the loss of electricity, businesses and their employees can experi­ ence economic losses.” Consumers Energy offers cash rewards of varying amounts for information leading to the arrest and arraignment of those who willfully cause power out­ ages. Information can be Kimberly J. Norris, MD, Ophthalmologist David D. Harrell, MD, Ophthalmologist Paul A. Brown, MD, Ophthalmologist Ann K. Hemmeke, OD, Optometrist Laura L. Kenyon, OD, Optometrist Jeffrey J. Kenyon, OD, Optometrist are all in-network with Davis Vision Plan. Thank you for your patience while we worked through the process of contracting with your vision plan. Call our office to schedule your appointment at any one of our three convenient locations. - r % During this firearm deer hunting season. Consumers Energy is alerting residents to the potential damage and inconvenience gunshot van­ dalism can cause. In the past, these types of incidents have resulted in the loss of electric service to thousands of homes and businesses. To date in 2008, more than 32 gunshot vandalism inci­ dents have been reported. Gunshot damage to the utili­ ty’s electric distribution sys­ tem has already resulted in the loss of service to 287 homes and businesses for an average duration of 1.5 hours. In 2007, more than 5,410 customers were affect­ ed by gunshot incidents 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3888 616-891-2001 Middleville Family Dentistry FT 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, MI 48813 800-307-8897 I 1 J -■** § A *• J ho F Most Insurances Accepted, Including Healthy Kids I Kimberly J. Norns, David D. Harrell, Paul A. Brown. M.D. M.D. DO. Ann Hemmeke. O.D. Laura Kenyon, O.D. Jeffrey Kenyon O.D. �J I Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008 Changes in Orangeville’s Soup’s On program impact recipients I by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Wednesday mornings, Soup’s On at the Orangeville Fire Station is a place for area residents to have needs for food met. Some changes in the program are chal­ lenges for both recipients and providers. In previous years, volun­ teer drivers used their per­ sonal vehicles to drive to the Second Harvest facility in Battle Creek to pick up sur­ plus food for the program. Now the driver comes from the Battle Creek facility and Soup’s On has to pay $75 per week for the service. Recipients are asked to contribute $1 when they sign in on Wednesday. Recipients who cannot make the contri­ bution can still receive food. Cathy Liceaga, a nutritionist from the Michigan State University’s Food and Nutrition program says, “We are hoping that local individ­ uals or organizations can help us underwrite the cost of food delivery.” Orangeville Community Outreach (OCO) is working with Soup's On as well. Volunteers from the group are working with the pro­ gram and helping to raise funds to support it. OCO is a nonprofit organization under the Barry Community Foundation. Sondra Lubbers explains, “We hope to pro­ vide some consistency so that we can continue to assist local residents.” Donations to assist Soup's On can be made by sending a check to BCF-OCO Soup’s On, 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings 49058. Liceaga provides nutrition information each week. On Nov. 19, she demonstrated how to make pasta casseroles to feed families. In addition, she reminded recipients that the surplus carrots and onions they have received recently will help make great soups. Liceaga also distributes recipes each Wednesday. Lubbers reminds area resi­ dents that one way they can help recipients this winter is by donating non-food items such as toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and dish and laundry deter­ gents. These items cannot be paid for with food stamps. Lubbers adds that a volun­ teer still picks up items at the monthly food distribution at Thornapple Valley Church to share at the Wednesday Soup’s On. Collection boxes will be at the Orangeville tree-lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7, or items may be dropped off at the Orangeville Fire Station on Wednesdays. Liceaga adds that at the food distributions, applica­ tions are available for food stamps and other informa­ tion to help connect people to services in the area. There will be food distri­ butions on the Wednesdays before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Liceaga encourages people to come early, by 8 a.m., on those Wednesdays. While there usually is time for people to get together and talk on most Wednesdays, Liceaga told the group this past Wednesday, that on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, food distribution will go very quickly so that families can get home to be together. Volunteers helping with the weekly distribution come from local organizations such as churches and the GFWC women’s club, and recently some volunteers have come from the new inmate work program, as well. (In fact some of those onions going into soups were picked by those in the inmate work-release program.) While some may be con­ cerned that letting the com­ munity know about the week­ ly food distribution program will mean more people will come and the group may “run out of food,” Liceaga says that anyone in need in the Orangeville community is welcome to participate each week. jR Ml mi 'J J« 6 0 > New postmaster sworn in at the Middleville Post Office r A p * D thanksgiving SALE! $ -si. 1-YEAR MEMBERSHIP SAVE OVER $ 1 OO (When paid in full) 3-M0NTH MEMBERSHIP SAVE $25 out NO ENROLLMENT FEE SAVE S5O s 'r I V Solid Impact F • • f f •• ■( Fitness 7 is 616-891-2994 8 9175 Cherry Valley, Ste. K, Caledonia -7--~ Here Janette Dean (center) is sworn in by Sylvia Taylor, U.S. Post Office operations manager in Grand Rapids (left). Janet Blanshire, postmas­ ter in Shipshewana, Ind., and Dean’s mother, holds the Bible. • 8- J rJ O " by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sylvia Taylor, U.S. Post Office operations manager for the Grand Rapids service area for ZIP codes beginning 493 and 494, told the family and friends of Janette Dean a little about the postmasters who preceded her. Taylor also told the group, before swearing in Dean to her new position, that she has more responsibility than just making sure that the mail is handled smoothly. As the only office of the federal government in Middleville, Dean will be the go-to per­ son in case of an emergency. Taylor had Dean raise her right hand and swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States. Dean’s mother, Janet Blanshire, held the Bible. She is the post­ master in Shipshewana, Ind. Dean’s grandmother. Gerry Fairbrother was, one of the people watching the ceremony and praised her granddaughter for the1 perse­ verance to reach her goals. She also noted that govern­ ment service came to Dean earlYDean's husband, Larry, and son Mason and daughter Mercedes also attended the ceremony. Her pastor Dean Bailey from the Bowne Center Methodist Church also mentioned that it was great to have her “close to home.” Taylor praised Dean for following in the tradition of ’50 COOPER W 9 1 / •-—- ’50 TIRES 2000 munity in which I live,” she said. Dean encourages resi­ dents within the 49333 ZIP code to keep the approach to mail boxes clear for carriers. She encourages people to pay attention to mailing dates for holiday delivery, as well. The dates are displayed at the post office on M-37. “Here in Middleville we are well stocked with Christmas stamps and ship­ ping supplies,” she said. Following the ceremony, the invited guests and post office staff enjoyed a recep­ tion with red, white and blue iced cakes. Food drive successful at TKHS Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society stand next to food which was collected for the food pantries at the Middleville Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church. After Thanksgiving the NHS will be working with the TKHS student council on the Toys for Barry County Kids drive. Pictured are Matt Hillman, Nick Karelse, Sara Pappas and Kim Bird. TAKE THE MONEY IJ Pat Kelly and the other Middleville post masters. Dean started with the Grand Rapids Post Office in January of 1996 as a letter carrier in the city. In 1998 she became a mail process­ ing supervisor in Grand Rapids. In 2001, she moved to Asheville, N.C., as a postal supervisor and moved back to Michigan as a deliv­ ery supervisor in 2003. 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S ’I A ' > 1 • I■ *■ ***w ito WL IV to* ’MJ; % W |£j , 4 ** I ji Phil VanNoord from the Village of Middleville welcorned the more than 100 people interested in learning more about developing non motorized pathways who attended a confer­ ence in Middleville on November 13. Middleville. The Southwest Michigan for Alliance Recreational Trails, the Trail Thornapple the and Association Michigan Southwest Planning Commission hosted bb Trails: Build It - They Will Come.” The workshop included speakers on topics such as planning, developin developing and funding trails. Also dis­ cussed were the importance of trails in Southwest Michigan, possible funding sources and trail develop­ ment in different community settings. Speakers answered ques­ tions and provided handouts. There were displays of some of the trails in the southwest­ ern part of the state. An optional guided trail experience along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail attracted a few hardy souls who explored the open section of the trail, Grant opportunities were especially attractive to some of the participants. Also the first-hand experience of some of the speakers in get­ ting funding, the cost of sur­ facing and just the time that * * wl l. fi \ ■5 ij ‘k.X LA ttr7 i--- € IJ A 5!S » SS-i— - ^4 it takes to establish trails was eye-opening for some people in attendance. Speakers included Nancy Krupiarz, executive director of the Michigan Trails and Alliance; Greenways Grant DNR Michigan Lisa Coordinator Laketown McTiernan; Al Township Manager Kalamazoo Meshkin: County Parks Director David Rachowicz; Toni Thompson, president of the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway; and Matt Witala from the MDOT office of economic development. Geoff Moffat, planner for the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township, and Phil VanNoord, a village trustee who is also a member of the Thornapple Trail and Association the Middleville Local Trail committee Enhancement committee, • , ... also spoke at the conference. Sponsors of this event included the Friends of the Kai Haven Trail, Sauk Trails RC&D Council, Potawatomi RC&D Council and O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock and Associates, Inc. '-S';/ -- - ■ •^4 J s Sr* J s? if - ■^=3 r 5^5 >• ■ ?- Sr ' ^3 - a4'-' r Dependable 06680686 Here Jean Lamoreaux explains a little history of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail to some of the conference partici­ pants who took the option­ al trail walk following the conference. • Lockouts damage-free tawng! • Tire Service • Accident Recovery DOBBIN'S E I • Long-Haul rm. & Off-Road o e o ■ •itfl fj «u kV o 945-0191 DOBBIItl'S jeff DOBBIN'S Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. Jeff Dobbin. 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J - 1 111 It M a 1 — — —----- •Xa-O- --1- <«■ ._»-.'-T-._ - •■ ft- O-- -ft--XJ « • ‘-■ • n S : . ft' * "W/e L meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am - 5:30 pm: Other times I Members of the Caledonia American Legion attended Veteran’s Day services at Emmons Lake Elementary School in Caledonia. (Photos by Patricia Johns) ■ �The Sun and News. Saturday. November 22. 2008. Page 19 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School announces honor roll The first marking period at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ended Friday, Oct. 31. Names of students on the honor roll were released by the guidance department at the middle school as follows: I I. i .11 ‘ III I» Sixth Grade All A s Mary Albaugh, Graycen Bailey. Sarah Bakker, Austin Beardsley, Turner Beemer, Belson, Rachel Justin Bergstrom, Cordy Brophy, •J Brown. Andrew Emily Chatterson. Amy Cutlip, Jager Flikkema, Luke Foote, Nicholas Gonzales, Clayton Francisco, Megan Genther, Nathan Graham, Thomas Hamilton,Cheyanne Hcintzelman, Nicolas Holwerda, Nicholas Iveson, Kyle Kane, Aaron Knoblauch, Patrie LaJoye, Joseph Lambert. Mason Lettinga, Madeleine Lince, Samantha Montgomery, Jane Noah. Anthony Nye, Dalton Phillips, Jessica Quick, Ross, Hallie Nathaniel Seeber, Jenna Shoobridge, Jesse Smith, Rachel Smith. Jillian Stcrman, Connor Tedrow. Megan Thomas, Travis Trippett, Makayla Tusscy, Amber VanMeter, Madeline VerHey, Taylor Ward, Kimberly Webster and Marlee Willshire. AB Honor Roll Emily Adams, Garret Bedard, Bradley Begley, Jake Benjamin, Adam Brew, Brcana Brownell, Kyle (’louse, Madeline Cole, Connor Collier, Bethany Converse. Cole Cronkright, Katlynn Taylor Cross, Curtis, Holly Dahlke, Josiah Joshua DeGroot, DeFer. Wyatt DeLeeuw, Alexis Derosha, Ethan DeVries, Erin Finholm, Logan Gahan, Lindsey Garbow, Kayla Gibbs. Jacob Gorton, Ryan Gorton, Emma Grace, Lilian Grusnis. Andrew Guricl, Alixandra Hall. Jessica Haney. Cody Hayes, Bryce Hayward. Hunter Herich, Kylee Hershberger. Jade Hilton, Heidi Hodges, Emilee Hoehn. McKenna •j 0 I fl A •• ♦ I I fa ■Iff I I Judkins, Christopher Kaboos, Quynn Kars. Emily Khodl, Noah Kim. Kyle Kniffen, Kyle Kraus, Conor Leach, Katelyn Marquard, Daniel McAlary, Raymond McConnon II. Christopher McDaniel. Morgan McNutt. Riley Mennell. Kylee Misak, Wesley Morgan. Hannah Moseley, Dylan Mucha, Lauren Phan, Nicholas Phan. Plants, Tyler Pohl, Scott Polmanteer Jr, Benjamin Raab, Isabelle Rapson, Danielle Ray, Jonathan Rinvelt, Heather Rolison. Emmaline Runals, Nathanael Ryfiak, Ethan Scobey, Merle Scott, Mykayla Simmons III, Raquel Soyka, Alexander Sparks, Leslie Strouse, James Struble, Elisabeth Swart. Kaylee Tava, Joshua Tecsdale, Savannah Temple, Austin Unseld. Zachary Vachon, Jakob Werner. Jacob Westlake, Maria Yancz Ramos and Daniel Yates. Seventh Grade All A Makayla Agostini, Elizabeth Aguiar, Caitlyn Bailey, Hannah Bashore, Travis Buckowing, Maria Burns, Haley Carpenter, Brandon Coles, Michael Foote, Jacob DeGroot, Victoria Fuller, Sandra Gerou, Samantha Gilman, Garrett Graham. Kelli Harris, Justine Hill, Dakota Jordan, Steven Kopf. Kayla Krol. Sydney Kroells, Kyle LeMay, Sydney Kennedy Lowery, Mackenzie Malmstrom, Mannisto, Jordan Marcy, Hunter Martin. Haley Meycrink, Taylor Miller, Noah, Carly Noah, Yvonne Oprodzinski. Marisa Ogrodzinski, Ostrowski, Jessica Parks, Grace Possett, Matthew Ranes, Shea Repins, Andrew Ritzema. Tia Rhoades. Elizabeth Rogers, Caleb Sabri, Erin Scheidel, Kelsea Seifert. Fiona Shea. Shelbi Shepherd. Sara Sokolowski, Laura Zachary Vanderstelt, ___ Walker, David Walter III. Dylan Austin Austin Webster, Thomas Wielenga, Williamson. and Wilson, Ziccarello. AB Honor Roll Jessica Beerens, Selena Biek. Brandon Boonstra. Abigail Brower. Michael rown. Jacob Brummel, Sarah iuehler. Brett Chambers. Derek Chandler. Michela Curtis, Kendell DeVries, DeVries, Alexandria DiPiazza, DiPiazza, Brandon Dollaway, Abigail Dougherty, Abigail Ezinga, Carter Funk. Chase Graham, Levi Hatcher, Madeline Hobert. Brandon Hollis. Emiley Jenkins, Kaylin Johnson, Stephanie Kelley, Kristen Kempema, Louis Koepke. Kyle Krey, Kirstin Kulikowski, Paige Lajcak. Kiley Lake, Travis Lanning. Ryan Lawson. James Lowery. Justin Makarewicz, Charles Mandock. Kimberly Marble. Dustin Moody. Thomas Muste Jr. Jakob Nelson. Thomas Nozal, Kassidy Olthouse, Jared Palmer. Selena Peabody. I .like Perez, Lorena Quint. Poholski. Corey Devon Rademacher. Kortney Richardson. Kenzie Robirds, Emily Rogers, Jeremy Ryan, Gabriel Ryfiak, Levi Kayleen Schaefer-Space. Schmid, Mandy Shepard, Kylie Skinner. Skinner, Kelly Spiering, Austin Sprague, Dalton Stayton, Samantha Torres, Israel Stewart, Austin VanGessel, Nathaniel Wandrie, Lauren Webster and Hattie Zylstra. U ______ ||W Jiw Blough Automotive 287 Division • Downtown Freeport Specializing in Volkswagens H — Sales G Service New 8 Used Parts Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am-4pm Cassidy Jessica Eighth Grade All A 's Sara Barber, Zachary iird. Beardsley. Jeremy Chandler Bronkema, Allison Brown. Alicia Czarnecki. Leah Rebecca DeFer. Cody Kusler. Jacobs, Hannah Lamberg. Timothy Lemon. Tyler Rapp, Jessica Alexa Schipper, Rose, Schondelmayer, Nicole Benjamin Sinclair. Rebecca Thaler. Zackary Morgan VanDommelen, VanPulten, Alexis Walter. Michelle Whitney, Chelsea Workman. AB Honor Roll Allison. Grant Allison, Sara Anderson, Tyler AndersonStowell. Alexis Aspinall. Kai Bass. Stephen Betcher, Michaela Blain. Bethany Blough, Sydnee Boonstra, Nathan Cade Bowman, Brew. Kayla Britten. Elli Buchanan. Hunter Bultema. Karley Cisler. Cassie Clark. Tyler Constance, Olivia Cooley, Taylor Dalton, Ian Lacie DeGroot. Davis, Justin DeKleine. Erin DeVries. Kayla Dora. Jordan Eash. Tanin Eckhoff, Giles Eichenauer, Jennifer Evans, Paige Eyk. Melody Faber. Nathan Fisk. Cole Gahan, Courtney Gould. Kenzie Gulch. Nicole Christian Hamming, Hampel. Clifford Hardy, Benjamin Hemphill. Patrick Lindsay Hodges. Henne. Jordan Huyser, Jacob Huvser. Huvser. Kvle Whitney McCullough. Kevin McGuire. Tara McKenna. Anya Meinke. Ashley Miller. Deborah Minor. Jessica Morgan. Colton Mulder. Noah Newton. Sara Aaron Ordway Olsen. Katherine Pino. Alaina Pohl. Kayla Pouliot, Pouliot. Daniel Rademacher II. Jessica Ra\. Heather Ravmond, Nicholas Replogle. Levi Ringleka. See HONOR, page 22 * -■ —» Library booksale coming At the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library booksale held on the final home football game of the season in October, the Beacon Society raised more ks. The next sale is a sale of “old books” from 8 a.m. than $100 selling a variety of I to 4 p.m. in the library on Wednesday, Dec. 3. This is in preparation for a sale of some u.really old books” in 2009. Visitors to the sale need to pick up a library pass at the High School main desk before going to the sale. Thornapple Kell HOUSES MUST BE SOLD! WE HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO SELL NEW & USED HOMES AT DRAMATIC DISCOUNTS GOOP CREDIT^ NO CREDIT, POOR CREDIT • Bank Owned • Foreclosures • Building Inventory • Acreage • Buildable Lots NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED W DOWN PA YMENT PL& Possible Rent to Own Options Up to S5O,OOO Trade-In for Your Mobile Home! 06680851 You are not stuck... CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Hastings Schools Middleville Schools . Lowell b Caledonia _ Schools __ AIM Home Service, LLC 616-293-3562 • -— �Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008 •II Caledonia township funds safe by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Given the financial shocks some municipalities are experiencing these days, Caledonia Township Treasurer Richard Robertson’s decision to go beyond the legal requirement for an annual financial report on the township funds he invests and manages is look­ ing like good public policy every day. He wrote, “In order to maintain public confidence in the township’s finances, I am electing to disclose risk data on a quarterly basis, rather than the required annual disclosure.” Robertson’s brief review of the relevant national and regional economic informa­ tion notes, “Western Michigan mirrors the rest of the U.S. in that most eco­ nomic indicators are point­ ing in a negative direction • • • The expectations going for­ ward are for little improve­ ment. The township should not expect to see a recovery in building or other develop­ ment activity in the foresee­ able future.” He also pointed out that interest rates through Sept. 30 featured positive-yield curves (longer-term securi­ ties had higher interest rates than did short-term securi­ ties.) The township investment policy is focused on safety first, liquidity second and income last. Two major constraints on the investment policy are limits on the lengths of matu­ rities for both operating funds and capital funds and the requirement for invest­ ment-grade ratings for the securities. Operating funds — the funds the township uses to pay the bills as they come due every month — are in securities with a matu­ rity date no longer than two years from the date of pur­ chase. Capital and reserve funds — those used to purchase property and equipment and repair and build infrastruc­ ture — may be invested in securities having maturities that do not exceed five years from the date of purchase. The second constraint is a requirement in the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Rule 40 (GASB 40) for “a nationally recognized quality rating on all debt investments other than U.S. Government obli­ gations.” Since the accuracy and value of the quality ratings issued by the major firms that rate debt other than gov­ ernment obligations has been called into question, it is for­ tunate for Caledonia that Robertson could write, “At the current time, the town­ ship does not hold any appli­ cable funds in this invest­ ment category.” In other words, unlike some commu­ nities, Caledonia has not played the credit-default •!< swaps game. A third category of invest­ ment not subject to GASB 40 includes investments in depositor-type institutions, e.g., banks and credit unions. These institutions are subject to rating by services such as Veribanc, the service used by Caledonia. Of the seven deposit insti­ tutions used by the township, six enjoyed the highest rating from Veribanc as of June 30 while one (Mercantile) had a cautionary rating. These institutions hold $6,182,000 in township funds. Other township funds are held in two pooled investment accounts ($831,261) When he presented his •It report, Robertson said that interest income from invest­ ments may not be as great as it has been in the past. Ten certificates of deposit •It. — five expiring Dec. 7 have a rate if 3.74 percent and five on Jan. 10, 2009, carry a rate of 4.00 percent — will mature very soon. The average rate of return on all the township's certificates of deposit (CDs) at the end of September was 3.67 percent. GASB 40 also requires disclosure of concentration of risk, which is defined essentially as having 5 per­ cent or more of the total investments in the portfolio in the hands of a single issuer or colloquially, too many eggs in one basket. According to a chart in the report, Caledonia has 22 per­ •a cent of its deposits in Mercantile Bank of Michigan, 22 percent in Byron Bank, 18 percent in B Chemical Bank, 10 percent in Lake Michigan Credit 8 Union, percent in Macatawa Bank, 7 percent in United Bank of Michigan, and 5 percent in Chase. The remaining 8 percent are in the Municipal Bond Insurance Assurance (3 per­ cent) and the Kent County Pool (5 percent). Township policy also lim­ its to 15 percent the amount of the portfolio that can be deposited in any one institu­ tion. Three banks are over that limit. In every case, the investments were made before the investment policy Mackenzie Meyering honored by was adopted by the town­ ship. Robertson said he intends in the near future to have the portfolio allocations within the limits set by the investment policy. In his summary, he tack­ led the issues of diversifica­ tion and the soundness of Mercantile. While he is con­ fident that the township's funds are safe, based on the Veribanc ratings (unlike some ratings agencies, Veribanc has long enjoyed a reputation for being squeaky clean) Robertson said he is cognizant of the potential risks. He wrote, “The fact remains, however, that some banks have failed and more probably will... As treasurer, I am currently considering and researching the possibil­ ity of further diversification to gain FDIC protection on a larger percentage of total deposits.” A concern for him in attempting to make sure the township’s CDs do not exceed the FDIC limit of $250,000 in any one institu­ tion is the complexity of dealing with as many as 25 different institutions. Regarding Mercantile, Robertson said he had reviewed the bank’s third quarter results and had spo•It AA A ken to its chief financial offi­ cer. While the bank is well capitalized at a level above the 7 percent regarded as adequate, its return on assets is below 1 percent and is under the 1.25 percent stan­ dard; nevertheless, the num­ ber has been improving. While 22 percent of the portfolio is represented by two CDs at Mercantile that mature in April 2009, Robertson said he has elect­ ed to keep them because of the penalty for early with­ drawal, adding that he does not anticipate making addi­ tional in investments Mercantile. Robertson summed up what all the figures mean for Caledonia Township. “Interest earnings predict­ ed for the current year will not meet budget expecta­ tions, and some budget amendments may be required to compensate for the less-than-expected rev­ enues,” he wrote. “Since the year began with a significant budget surplus, it is doubtful that the expenditure side of the budget will require amendment.” i * I I and Rotary I i! by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Donna von der Hoff, math and computer science instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nomi­ nated senior Mackenzie Meyering as the Middleville Rotary Student of the Month for October. She was chosen based on excellence she has in shown academics, extracurricular activities and service. In addition, Meyering was named the TKHS Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen. Her essay “Our American Heritage and our Responsibility for Preserving It" is printed in today’s paper. Always going above and beyond what is expected of “She possesses the apti­ tude, motivation and the atti­ tude needed to succeed in all areas of life,” said von der Hoff. Meyering has been a member of both •It the soccer and tennis teams and was inducted into the National ’ Honors Society at the end of her freshman year. Outside of school, she finds time to take on various jobs includ­ ing secretarial work at a local doctor's office, working as a Mackenzie Meyering any student in the classroom von der Hoff said Meyering has taken a challenging aca­ demic schedule in a rigorous college preparatory curricu­ lum including four advanced placement courses. Write us a letter! 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: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com a nanny, running the score­ board at athletic events, and assisting at a local real estate agency. She has also been active in community service. Meyering tutors elementary students in English as a sec­ ond language, volunteers at a Grand Rapids health clinic, and works in her church nursery. She has been on four mis­ sion trips over the past two years. Her last excursion was to Honduras for one month in which she led the entire trip and coordinated all of the details. Because she plans to return to next Honduras year, Meyering is currently learn­ ing Miskito, a native lan­ guage in Honduras and Nicaragua. To make all of these trips a reality, she raised more than $14,000. Meyering also has been on mission trips to Canada, Costa Rica, Zambia and Louisiana. Her interests include efforts to help her community — both the local and the international one. Her teachers say Meyering is truly an exemplary student and exceptional individual. Future plans include a pre­ med major and linguistics minor at Calvin College. She is the daughter of Dawn Meyering of Middleville and Paul Meyering of Grand Junction, Colo., i I IC ME Ml 'litti 'M Our American heritage and our responsibility for preserving it I. by Mackenzie Meyering DAR Honoree, TKHS Ever since America was a baby, it has had to stick up for itself. Through its many trials, it has overcome them with a spirit of unity, diversi­ ty and endurance. This is the American heritage we must strive to preserve. America has had diversity ever since the Pilgrims met the Native Americans. We've only gotten richer with the immigration of peo­ ple from every continent. These immigrants — from Pilgrims up to the present day — didn't just pick up and move one day, for no reason. They all made great sacrifices to bring families here or to start new families in America. What is wonder­ ful about this is that because of those sacrifices — what they left behind — they all wanted to work harder to find success in the west. Their efforts that were put into building our nation were beyond expectation, and America is still changing every day because of new citizens. Another part of our her­ itage as Americans that we have to preserve is that we will stick up for what is right. It is in the Declaration of Independence that if some­ thing in the government or in the world is wrong, those who have the ability to change or fix the problem have the responsibility. We fight for our rights, for the common man, and for the betterment of all. Most importantly, we do so in a civilized manner. Our heritage is unique: We will fight for justice when we see a problem and do so with love. We fight for our entire nation. This exhibits our unity and com­ passion that we must pre­ serve and teach to others. So if we did all this back then if we could be diverse and united, tolerant and just to our whole nation — then we have the respon- sibility to keep that heritage alive today, and tomorrow. We have to do this through our actions. We can tell people to preserve our American heritage, Yet, unless we walk the talk, nothing will be done. We have to show compassion and selflessness to those in our communities and to other nations. If America loses compas­ sion, we lose all that we are. Our history — our heritage — is who we are. We can never forget it. We need to pass on the importance of being an American, and the importance of where we’ve come from to our children. Our future generations will never know what our ances­ tors fought for or how hard they worked unless they are told about it and shown by their parents and grandpar­ ents. Sure, they can read about the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Roaring 20s, blacks' and women’s suffrage, 9/11 and the war in Iraq in textbooks years in the future; but how will they ever connect these times that made the nation what it is today? They have to be told. Grandparents have to share stories: Families have to visit museums. Teens have to volunteer. All citizens of the United States have to be thankful for their rights, and exercise them. We have to be good citizens, otherwise the next generation will not know how to be good citi­ zens themselves. We need to remember our American heritage. Today, America has voted in its first black president. We need to take the history we're mak­ ing and add it to our heritage. As far as diversity, unity, endurance and justice go, we have the responsibility to savor them, preserve and pass them on. This is our American heritage. 'to '(lie 'Post 'Mt '!isi 'hi 'ton I (Hu llu i(5 �The Sun and News. 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The parking lot at the cor­ ner of M-37 and Emmons in Caledonia was donated by Todd Boonstra of TIRES 2000 for the stand. The boys are offering 6- to 8-foot Frasier fir trees ($30) and mixed fir wreaths ($5 or $12), along with a few larger Douglas firs for sale. The troop may be able to fill spe­ cial requests, with help from Lenderink Tree Farm in Belmont. Those participating in the tree sale and hiking effort are Mark Zoeteman, Alex Kuck, Cameron Seagard, Kevin Hall, David Zoeteman. Jason Biscorner, Zach Allen and Troy Hall. The boys have been work­ ing toward this trip for more - “ fa. J ,tain House Sr •< V ** *••! 1 si L -" v -M r 4 ► f -.1 - . •— « * Verden Green Peas —- ;a* V * a ‘o laax; - $ fee. 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During the year, the chapter encouraged active membership by holding a toy show, participating in state and national conventions, selling cheese, and partici­ pating at the Kent County Fair. During the chapter's annual awards banquet, more than 150 members, support­ ers and parents were in atten­ dance. Caledonia High School graduates Brady Fischer and Emily Scranton also were • Elegant • Excellent Fare • Handcrafted Ales £Legance o 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. can 891-7700 North end of Caledonia Crossings Mall on M-37 essentia cortcc house 1 Mon.-Thur. 6am - 8pm • Fri. 6am - 9pm co • Sat. 7am - 5pm I wivw.essentialbean.com essential_bean@yahoo.com Thanksgiving Holiday Hours Wednesday 6am-6pm Thursday Closed Friday 3fUll-6pm H/C ! Saturday 7am~5pm I * i Friday & Saturday 1 1i II K Only i i i i i ui i i l!± 1/2 off | r LGetOne I____________________ I I I I I I I I I L j Med. Latte' of Choice agel & Latte f /w199 ■ stretch of the Appalachian Trail. They will have to bring everything they need for five days in the rugged Virginia wilderness. The three earlier hikes taught the boys what is a “need” and what is just extra weight. This will complete the hardearned backpacking merit badge which will have taken more than 18 months to com­ plete. ... ji • r *• iis £ Caledonia FFA receives accolades BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! vte utilized a local campground. They moved to Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinaw. Finally they explored the wilderness area of North Manitou Island, where they nearly were stranded for an extra night due to high waves. During spring break 2009, the boys will travel to the Lynchburg, Va. area where they will hike a 30-mile A y^lround lie Cc orner 5 are than a year. They have com­ pleted three separate threeday 15-plus mile hikes, liv­ ing out of their backpacks, using backpacking stoves and eating freeze-dried food. In addition, they had to puri­ fy their own drinking and c king water on these trips. Each trip has taken them farther away from civiliza­ tion. The first hike was in northern Kent County and I 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 arc 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. i J 06663951 E OUAL MDUaM OPFORTUNITV recognized with the American FFA Degree. This award recognizes outstand­ ing members who are gradu­ ates and have earned $7,500 from work experience or entrepreneurial projects and have demonstrated leader­ ship and scholarship. The Caledonia FFA Chapter delegation to the 2008 National FFA Convention included Ashley Kelly, Krista Janeschek, Dakota Vandentoom, Alyssa Gerloski, Ryan Skinner, Deborah Teusink, Sarah Vandefifer, Kelli Warner, Kelsey Steketee, Nathan Rogers, David Vandermark, Fischer and Scranton. At the banquet, members were awarded for their achievements over the past year, and more than 72 years of FFA leadership was rec- ognized. The chapter also works with the Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters to secure support and scholar­ ships for worthy students. Advisor John Schut says that members participated in career show and toured the National FFA Center. This past year more than 98 percent of the FFA mem­ bers participated in public speaking and parliamentary procedure classes and events. The group is also working to develop middle school FFA programs at the two Caledonia middle schools. The group also volunteers in the Caledonia greenhouse B u sin ess Services GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gut­ ter & downspout system, one for every problem & budget. Before you sign sign a high priced contract with the big city firms, get a price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EA VESTROUGHING (269)945-0004 SCREEN REPAIR AND RE­ PLACEMENTS: Fall spe­ cials, free estimates, screens up to 32x28, $25; slider screen replaced for $40. (269)795-4423 39'" ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BUFFET HONOR, continued from page 19 Amelia Rogers, Ashley Roy, Stephanie Runge, Seth Schaefer-Space, Austin Schraeder, Demi Scott, Gabriel Seeber, Alysen Sheldon, Cheyenne Sigler, Alexander Smith, Jake Smith, Mallory Stolicker, Kayla Strumberger, Kaitlyn Telfor, Holley Tripp, Dustin VanMeter, Karleigh VanSiclen, Kaeli Walls, Kasey Willson, Mikayla Young, Meghan Zoet. and assists with landscaping in the school district. Thurs., Nov. 27th- 11:30am I to 4pm Carved Turkey, Baked Ham, Fried Shrimp and all the trimmings ADULTS...$ 13.95 Children under 12...$6.95 g | Thanksgiving Coupon • Bring this coupon and enjoy..."] I I FREE DESSERT For Your Entire Party wfPurchase of Buffet 9 ;■ Book Your Christmas Party at our Completely Remodeled Facility Middle Villa Inn On M-3 7, north of Middleville 616-891 -1287 or 269-795-3640 IB �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 22, 2008/ Page 23 Estate Sale For Rent ESTATE SALE: Mon. Nov. Hi Tues., Nov. 24th, 8:30-6:00, 25th, 9am-4pm, 5031 Stauffer SE, Kentwood. Lovely sale with good quality household fumishings. Alan White sofa & chair w/ottoman, upholstered bar stools, oak dining table with 4 chairs, computer desk, matching end & coffee table, lamps and pictures. Broyhill 5 piece oak queen bedroom set, oak twin bed, patio set, collection of Native American art, artifacts, blankets and rugs. Reproduction statue of James Earl Fraser's (End Of The Trail). Newer gas grill, Cruet collections & nice antique glassware, lots of seasonals and smalls. A nice clean sale. Start your here. holiday shopping Numbers at 8am on Mon. No parking in drive, or on grass anywhere anvwhere on the street. Park on 1 side of the road only or on side streets. Sale by The Cottage House 4 BEDROOM, TK schools, newer home in great neighborhood. Large yard at end of cul-de-sac. Rent or rent with purchase option. Security deposit, references & required, credit check (734)735-2923. 1990 CHEVY SUBURBAN: Good tires, heater & battery. Starts easy every’ time. 2 wheel drive. Needs muffler and paint. $650 obo. 319 E. Qfrppf Main Street,’ Caledonia, (616)891-0349.' For Sale FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appointment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 www.dgpicturethisphotography.com MOTORCYCLE ENTHU­ SIAST: I HAVE THE BIKE YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! 2003 Harley V-Rod. New Black and Silver Cus­ tom Paint, Rims, Pipes, Brakes. Lowered 1", LOTS Of Chrome. $11,000. This is one sweet bike!! (616)893-6681 STORAGE BUILDING FOR sale or rent. Large 30'x60' 4 stall pole building inside Middleville. (269)7957925 days. Child Care KIDS FIRST LEARNING PLACE is welcoming chil­ dren 0-12 years to our great program. Full and part time as well as preschool )rescno< availa­ 269)795 ble. 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Education Programs Through our Cash for Class, School Days and TRIP programs, we were able to donate over $519,600 to participating schools and groups last year. 9 United Way As a long-time supporter of the United Way program, associates raised over $470,000 for the program this year through associate donations, fund-raisers and company matching of funds. Over *519,600 Donated! Over *470,000 Donated! I - 1 Special Olympics Michigan . Since 1985, Spartan Stores has been a proud sponsor of the Special Olympics Michigan program. In 2008, Spartan Stores donated $165,000 to the Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games. H abitat for Humanity We partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Michigan in raising over $135,000 to support their affiliates located throughout the state of Michigan in the areas we serve. Cash for Labels Last year, over $36,000 was donated to schools and nonprofit organizations through our Cash for Labels program. *165,000 Donated! Over *135,000 Donated! Over *36,000 Donated! Other Community Support Throughout the year, we generously contribute food and gift cards to schools and other non-profit organizations to support their events. Over *500,000 Donated! Food Donations Over 1,000,000 pounds of food has been donated to many non-profit groups and school groups. Over 1,000,000 Eood Donated! ’ c Community Report Our community report gives a brief snapshot of what we do to support our local communities and neighbors. We focus on fighting hunger, promoting diversity, encouraging health and well-being, and supporting youth development and education. Community reports can be found at your local Felpausch locations. I k 06680615 ( • / . * (X J t �•• i’ z> r ' ■-w. .'. •• 4 ••• «' •s- ■ • ■ - • Z- z •• a • : ‘ ■ Y ✓ - ••-.; a. ■ r.- :• ■■.. '- • !- - • •• '1 - -t ' ’ * • •- . 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The tree lighting is at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5 in the D & W shopping ----- plaza. See Page 2 for story. I - Thornapple Township supervisor Don Boysen congratulates Wes VanRhee as he retires after 22 years from the Thornapple Township planning commission. (Photo by IT nitei ifsR Patricia Johns) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the of Members Township Thornapple Planning Commission said good-bye to Wes VanRhee who has retired from the commission after 21 years. Township Thornapple Supervisor Don Boysen pre­ sented VanRhee with a cer­ tificate of appreciation before the meeting began. Linda Gasper also was sworn in for her new term. VanRhee told his fellow board members that over the 21 years, he had only missed five meetings. He also looked back at his time including two death threats during what he described as "a very interesting time" on the commission. His memory was tested as iiorlT irifilR -boog oriv/ TIO'J flT ioqu8 jsinaz noted cbnid io t n i bi£od I£ evil □^ool juloni inniib sv £" giH he looked back at commis­ sion actions from 1995 and 1996 on a special-use permit issued to Indian Valley Campgrounds. The commission clarified actions taken more than 12 years previously to allow the owners of the campground to build a residence that can second as an office. It is restricted to residential park­ ing only. In other business, the 10acre sand pit owned by John Yerington received a twoyear renewal. Yerington said he hopes the economy improves enough to allow the sale of sand that is stock­ piled and perhaps even some additional sand mining. The commission also approved the uses of a out building for recreational innie" takes stage at First I Baptist in Middleville Friday A vehicle storage, requested as a special use by Bill Kenyon. He plans to have storage for by Patricia Johns < four vehicles in his pole Staff Writer barn. In April 1977, the image of Planner Geoff Moffat a little red-haired girl best updated the commission on known from a long-running the progress of comic strip became a bridge Finkbeiner/Crane <Broadway sensation when project. The project still “ Annie ” took the stage. The faces some financial chal­ songs “Tomorrow" and lenges. “ Easy Street" are two of the In addition, the commis­ shows well-known songs. sion will meet on the fourth This Martin Charnin and Monday of each month Thomas Meehan musical except in May 2009. The about an orphan and her dog meeting is on May 27 is one of those “ feel-good" because of the Memorial shows that will have a Day holiday. Middleville showing and be a The next meeting of the start to the holiday season. Thomapple Township plan­ On Friday and Saturday, ning commission will be Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. - nA moil bbiM IWsG O 8BW 13Z 01 ozirnq nmoj j agsl riT jilqqtt .noil nwob I < ness owner. In other business, the vilMark lawyer, lage’s Nettleton, is looking into some harassment complaints due to the actions of a local business owner who has sent out 1099 tax forms that are not accurate. The council approved a change order on the village hall project for some $10,000 in additional work. This is the result of adding a win­ dow, additional concrete work that was not anticipat­ ed, as well as some smaller changes such as moving elec- < tK1 -S: - E3F 13 -.-i o - a "“Sr *I M 5^; ___ 5* -A _ 5 < S- \ *■ ■'*-?» c-~~ ’ ■ A< 7 --^3 I — 3. - has begun on a survey of lands for the annexed Road Finkbeiner/Crane bridge project. Village Manager George Strand is still researching the possibility of curbside recy­ cling in the village. There will be only one vil­ lage council meeting in December. The meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16. at the Thornapple Township Hall at 7 p.m. will begin with a hearing on the 2009 budget. 3 -J ’SC T council seeks new DDA member Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After almost 10 years, Kevin McGee has resigned from the Village ot Downtown Middleville Development Authority. He was one of the first residents to serve on the authority. McGee’s resignation was accepted with regret and praise for his service to the community at Tuesday s vil­ lage council meeting. The village is seeking applicants to till this position. They are looking for a downtown resident or bust- Wl See ANNIE, page 11 trical boxes and bigger changes such as adjusting water and sewer lines. The council approved a new contract for Master Gardener Deborah Gilbert who will now get $200 a week for planting and main­ taining the village landscape from spring through fall ot 2009. The village is paying to replace a tree at 319 Whippoorwill which was damaged during some work on the storm water project. Village Planner Geoff Moffat reported that planning ( -... _____________ - Graycen Bailey and her dog Sandy, Lucy Vine. i In This Issue i • Christmas celebration begins Dec. 6 in Middleville • Caledonia Board of Education recognizes athletes • Tree-lightin in Orangeville on Dec. 7 • Icon has local connection • TK contributes state finalist to . all-county teams �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008 •II Christmas celebration begins Dec in Middleville Fun continues all month by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Christmas is definitely in the air in Middleville. The parade and Christmas tree­ lighting will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, but con­ tests and fun continue with another evening of holiday cheer on Monday, Dec. 22. All this holiday fun is the work of the Downtown Development Authority and the local merchants, and community participation is encouraged. Middleville merchants are sponsoring a gingerbread contest for youths and adults and school gingerbread dis­ play. A limited supply of gingerbread house kits are available at The Cracked Pepper restaurant downtown. Entrants are encouraged to be very creative with materi­ als and are not limited to materials found in kit. Youth gingerbread houses should not be the same ones as those created at school. The on fun begins Saturday, Dec. 6, with the annual cookie walk at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Because it is an evening parade, the cookie walk begins at 3 p.m. until all the cookies are sold. Parking also is available at the church. Following the parade, around 5:30 p.m. and until 7:30 p.m., a sloppy joe sup­ per will be served by the MUMC mens group for a small fee. This will be a pro­ vide a place to keep warm, said Audrey VanStrien. Times and events to note in Middleville include: • The Middleville Lions night parade lineup begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The parade starts at 5 p.m. The Thomapple Kellogg High School Band will be in the parade, weath­ er permitting. • Santa is expected to stop at Stagecoach Park in the large gazebo to visit with children. Parents can bring cameras for pictures. The rest of the parade continues over the bridge where partic­ ipants will disperse. The parade will not cross M-37. • For more visit time with Santa (compliments of Pharmacy Care) Santa will be inside the Cracked Pepper restaurant until 8 p.m. Santa will move from the Gazebo to the Cracked Pepper. A photographer from Artography by Boonstra will be available for photographs in time for Christmas cards. • Santa's live reindeer will* be inside the Community Christmas Tree Forest, spon­ sored by First Rehab and Tires 2000, Jon and Lori Raymond. The Christmas Tree Forest will be located li"0 z. x< 1ST ||( M if J v-r % i * v -d ! As; • —_ ■' z- lx L ctrL ■ between Village Hall and Champs. • For the first time this year, there will be a Village Art Walk featuring three local artists and their works available for Christmas gifts. Punch provided by Fabulous Finds will keep art lovers full of energy. Painter Arnie Evans will be at Fabulous Finds, the Cracked Pepper will host master carver Bob Evans, and the Masonic lodge will host artist Don Williamson, who will have some of his paintings on display­ Todd Sloan is decorating his barber shop in preparation for the Christmas parade and kick off on Saturday, Dec. 6. Letters to Santa can be dropped off in this box until Dec- 17- Some letters wiH be printed in the Sun and News. • V 5* F r * a. : A j'* If ■ k<«. — —A - Cracked Pepper — -J 42 I™ B 119 E. Main St. Middleville 269.795.9044 ■ i 11 - *44 J, ' »• A- • ■/: • •• 50 & J love, Inc. Saturday, Dec. 13 • 5:00pm • Along Main Street that evening, there will be peeled apples dipped in sugar and cinnamon, compliments of Historic Charlton Park and S&S Market, and popcorn made possible by Carveth Village. • Santa's mailbox in the at the newly renovated r 7^ ||| /r A •• — -- Main Street Middleville is full of the decorative spirit. <*v,‘"hi H «f/ v k nr,«iA-ir ^-4/. x J Ices! See CHRISTMAS, next page Cracked Pepper Restaurant Come Join Us! I oatk’ ( onimissions! - You are invited to celebrate the joy of Christmas, enjoy a variety of delicious Cracked Pepper appetizers and refreshments, and live music while benefiting our neighbors in need this Holiday season --Please Bring: Stock Market Giving You the Jitters? HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com g Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS A . 269-205-4900 your safe investments, offering competitive interest rates, convenient access Downtown Hastings on State St. $ 4.25 tos4.75 ALL SEATS Pl ' 1^ to your funds, interest guarantees, and tax advantages. 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I vfuto-Owners Insurance ■ with S3 00 purchase of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn onstwadGHsrvU Exp DEC 1&. 2O0B “SW Serving Barry County Since 1979 Delton (269)623-5115 Hastings (269)948-3720 Independent ' Insurance Agent. 06681158 0 �•!• The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008/ Page 3 TREE, continued from page 1 Ifc % by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Bruce Higgins, president of the Caledonia Merchants Association, said he is excit­ ed about the second annual tree-lighting in the D&W shopping center on Friday, Dec. 5. He hopes that the weather will be a little better than the first year and encourages everyone to stop by and participate in the fun. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m., Friday night. Line up and set up will begin at 5:30 at the Caledonia High School foot­ ball field. Anyone who would like to have a float in the parade may contact Kim Bush at 616-891 -2418 to reg­ ister. There is no cost to be in the parade. Immediately following the Caledonia parade, Santa will be available at the store front between Rite Aid and Swierenga jewelry store. Parents should bring their own cameras to take pictures during the visit to Santa. from Price, Jessica who Freeport, became known this summer for her appearances on the television show America's Got Talent, is this year's grand marshal. Price will sing a couple of songs during the parade and announce the tree-lighting •'»A following the parade. She I 9 will sing a few Christmas L songs and will have photo­ graphs for sale, as well The CMA is also encour­ aging area children to write I letters to Santa. There will be a collection place for letters following the parade and a selection of these letters will be printed in the Sun and News . Dec. 5 also is the official kick-off for the annual food and toy drive. Collection boxes will be set out for donations of unexpired nonperishable foods and toys. Toys for all ages are always needed, especially items suit­ L able for teenagers. The last day of donations will be Saturday, Dec. 21 at loca­ tions throughout the commu­ nity. This year, Channel 22 will broadcast the parade on the Caledonia cable television channel following the parade. * V ------ 9551 Cherry Valley, 1 Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1095 8® s !=»•-- - 5* ME *4 V - • . ij -5 I - ssr- * rf r.,? I --S -*^***S ’ 1^: *- I I ■■■ ■©I a J. I IF •Lr -ii I I a T I V Ma * w • I? W '• ■» j M5 W*’-' K*- _____ * . r’ X I■ t'x -*! $ - ■ < • XW V*' •* V. M it: I OA www.contemposalonandboutique.conn ■ _ to Santa can be written here, as well. • Clowns from First Baptist Church will keep up everyone's spirits up during the evening. The church will provide outdoor music and parade announcements along Main Street. • A visit to the parade is a great time to drop oft an unwrapped gift in one of the Toys for Barry County Kids collection boxes. This project is sponsored by Middleville American Legion Post 140 and the UAW Veterans Committee. Toys collected in these boxes will be distrib­ uted Saturday, Dec. 20. Beyer and Catherine VanStrien also are busy plan­ ning events surrounding the annual visit of the Holly Trolley Dec. 22. vjvZ o 6 3O ®r 5 x oO /O © •o "o 3 o O Crossroads oi oka ______ ■■__________ •AO Work on this section of Thornapple Kellogg High School which will be the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library continues on schedule as does other work at the high school. The district hopes that work on the cafeterias at Lee and McFall will be com­ pleted during the Christmas holiday. The district has had to wait for cement to cure before new flooring can be installed in the cafeterias. In addition there was a delay in the delivery of some equipment for both sites. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Head to toe, simply the best gift a woman can receive. A Holiday package from our day spa._ Aveda - Redken - Nioxin I' ■' s* — J* Christmas Tree Forest is ready for Christmas wishes. Letter forms are available at the mailbox, Middleville Pro Hardware and at Bright Sky Realty. Letters also can be given to Santa. Some of the letters may be printed in the Sun and News before Christmas. • Following the lighting of the Village Christmas Tree f after the end of the parade. everyone can guess the numr ber of bulbs on the tree. —Forms available downtown yt| and at the village hall. Hg • Naturally Wild will have an animal display along the parade route. • Crafts for children, compliments of Camp Manitoulin and Dr. Eldon Newmyer, Sr will be at the Masonic Temple until 8 p.m. Letters Thornapple Kellogg school f construction continues i 1 — * 1T1 fr - ■ 11— •7-----------/alot. inc i I V V? & Boutique I I 4 L_ ^ONTEMPO J/4LON I I----- CHRISTMAS, continued from previous page *1 o § -A Carriage LLC □ Heaton 2008 fol •\o Hastings 5-9 pm 3 ———————————— Caledonia 5-9 pm 11/29 7W oXe Charlton . Park c oo J cn * 11/30 12-5 pm 12/13 12/6 12/5 o 12/20 12/7 • »!• 12/21 OL° 1 12/14 Reasonable Rates ~ $20 per Carriage Load Weather Permitting ooY« O O TT'' - ® Qv^Vo© O O n\rv^0 o Downtown This Christmas 31 Jw’ I L I J J --" il ■' ' *-T. t iscover Hastings, and you’ll find there s more to explore this holiday season. ( I i * rr * 4 Make your shopping and dining experience a very special this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our one unique shops & restaurants. Saturday, December 6th at 6 p.m. Santa will once again help kick off the holiday parade in downtown Hastings. as I I as here I f rf us begr 1 A fl Ir i �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY i Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org \s Truth Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM FIRST BAPTIST Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm 9957 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml, 49316 Phone: 616-891-1512 www.caledoniacrc.org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Word of Life Clubs.......................................................... 6:45p.m. middlevillecrc.org Pastor Merle Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life Sunday Worship: 9:00, KI 9:30 & 11: 111 GUM LAKE Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! JOURNEY CHURCH Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch.com Lakeside 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVklley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) Ci Mvrvhr.i’.-in.Mk-je'uit l.utlifocmu XTf TH XU xld Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Nurseiy arable throughout. ben/one is welcome. 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m 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. Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Middleville Wesleyan Church 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.................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ..... Call for info. Bible Study...... . Thurs. 9:30 a.m. VC Sunday Morning Worship ........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...................... 11:00 0 a.m. w Pioneer Club Wednesdays ...................... 6:30 p.m. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org best day ofyour week 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 L u 1 llft J1 j w ■jriSK- Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 4:00 pm 9:30 am Uffiill Church An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. t- for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 vAvw.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: h’ vv iv, wayfa rercc, org i ill Whitneyville Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Warn & 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 ft It Pastor Don Crawford - 616-868-0621 www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 11 The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord'' Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer Youth Group n M » Sunday School for all ages Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace * Finding the Way Together! Join us Sundays at 10 am Phone: (616) 868-6437 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue [ Sunday community A'. HI NBC •< -'CHURCH Hi »urW FOP. 7 A?.- v .ODFOa; >-Jf 'll’ Atf FOP.IHf MODERN WORLD ___________ www.lakesidecommunity.org A Place of Refuge Make WAYFARER ‘neuulife Rev. Royle Bailard Leighton Church i @ St Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Pastor Scott E. Manning Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 I1 Sunday Services the J 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) F Wednesday Sen'ice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 (Bib {Eime fftctbobist Cljurd) CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 1’0 M• 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 11: III A.M. Holy Communion 111 Church Street —I» Ft 4/ 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Pastor Scott Greenway Senior Pastor I 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL A J Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you ’re at. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street rJ ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class ........................... 11:00 a.m. I; Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com •ft ■V 708 W. Main Street Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. —. Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Evening Service................................................ 6:00p.m. Church Loving God, Loving People "The Family of God for All People” 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 —' ~ Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m. brighTside Redeemer Covenant Church Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) Thy Word Living Hope Assembly of God 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth David M. Snyder, Minister of Music www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 Caledonia > 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm — Bible Study All walks. One faith TJutton TlnitecC (Reformed Cfturcfi Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor ww. whitneyvillebible.org 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7: ID .m. IFC IHTrURATl ‘r- Peace Church ■ *- >.* P ■4^ ’ I j f I -efe,.. -A o I >• 5 -• s ...A Place For YOU! V J3 » h.l-- - • - ■ —' J| "VPS cornerstone « church www.comerchurch.org Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) 6:00 PM Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Yankee Springs Bible Church C°rner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship...................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................ 11:00 a.m. - Bcg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship........................ 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. _________________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 II i �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008/ Page 5 Caledonia Board of Ed recognizes athletes Ayk by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Nov. 25 Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education meeting was a time to applaud past achieve­ ments and to look forward to the future. Fall athletes received certificates and the board approved two bid packages for Paris Ridge Elementary School. Athletic Director Scott Wies introduced the athletes and their parents to the board, praising their hard work and dedication. In addition, he thanked the par­ ents for their dedication, patience, volunteering and support of the athletic programs in Caledonia. x X Nh & Praised were the 2008 var­ sity football team which was undefeated in its regular sea­ son. In cross country, boys state qualifiers Ben Diefenbach, Matt Lacina, Kort Alexander, Even Zych, Dylan Anderson and Jordan Johnson received certifi­ cates. Anthony Sterzick was also applauded for being an All-State athlete and a team state qualifier. On the girls cross country team, Emily Rossman and Courtney Stauffer were rec­ ognized for being state qual­ ifiers. player Jason Soccer Hodge was selected an hon­ orable mention All-State player. I J fl I- '”*v 'Ih .iPj fl Ml w ____ F ■ kJ 4 ST x Wk * Z f ■ Serving up hope and peace ••• sw< <4 k Members of Peace Church in Middleville served up a free breakfast on November 22 to more than 100 com­ munity residents. Here Brenda Jenkins and Harley Bolt dish up breakfast. The free breakfast is the brain child of John HerWeyer. On the same day volunteers from Daaro in frpp Peace con/od served iup free hot ohocolate chocolate to shoooers shoppers at the Caledonia D & W and Marketplace in Middleville. * lu hi rw (Photo by Patricia Johns) |L Uimm chu:> n; » Tom If you see this Thursday wish him a afebffcnffl totasrftii ■ •JSttSKR ’arhJllk -n I■ 4 r?rl Tf. __ - A i 1 Ml 1 J t ■ sK o •j Love, John, Roni, Matt. Mike, Tosha, Shannen, Robin, Tom, Rick and Donna • ■ ■ •* L4 L Just Hn Time Tor W I Over \ .V g .fl • $20 * <1 w CftJLElj 1 4* or over r & / / ‘ O' I The Caledonia Board of Education recognized outstanding fall athletes at the Nov. 24 meeting. Luke Wiest, Nick Shumaker, Dan Wilcox and Dan Lenartz represented team. football the o Attending the meeting from the boys cross counBen were try team Kay Stolsonburg. Kort CRS, GRI. Broker & Owner....838-3305 Diefenbach, Dylan Alexander, Craig Stolsonburg. 838-3349 Anderson, Matt Lacina, CRS. GRI. Assoc. 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Dinner at Monterey Grille . 1 hour massage ■ i Can be purchased at most CMA Member Business and at the Caledonia Christmas Tree Lighting Save more by shopping Caledonia and support local business who support local schools, churches & organizations. For more information call -7 C. J! Fr $400 value X- 1 Over B .»■' * I * I • -Jj w Gift Certificates to Caledonia Business x $100 - $100 r* Britni Gregory won All­ State honors in golf. Senior swimmer Grace Regan was a a state qualifier in the medley relay and in the individual backstroke where she placed 10th. The board approved bid packages for the new Paris Ridge Elementary School which is scheduled to open in September 2010. Superintendent Jerry Phillips introduced Gary Delger from the building committee to explain the bid packages which total just over $10 million. Robert McFarland from Lakewood Construction discussed the packages. He told the board that there were 246 bidders for the 39 work categories on the project, from playground equipment, landscaping to electrical and roofing. The approved bid package includes an additional class­ room but not additional bas­ ketball courts, additional parking area, concrete patio, irrigation, landscape acces­ sories and folding partitions. Bids came from contrac­ tors in 63 surrounding com­ munities with 134 from Grand Rapids, Caledonia and the immediate surround­ ing areas. In fact, seven of the bidders were from Caledonia. Board President Deb McCarty abstained from vot­ ing on these packages, say­ ing she has a “familial rela­ tionship” with one of the bid­ ders. David Newman also abstained. The vote was approved unanimously by the remaining board members. Funds for this new build­ ing come from the 2007 bond. In addition, the board okayed the purchase of 188 Acer Mini Notebooks for a Dutton Elementary pilot project and 12 new worksta­ tions for the high school video production lab from Apple. Funding for these purchases also comes from the 2007 bond. Phillips introduced Janel Switzer who first will be a consultant for the district working with the Paris Ridge project and then will become the school’s first principal in July of 2010. Phillips told the board he was very excited about the growth in the district. He also noted that coach -V kA fl - Z * w* ■. * ’ .z I- -V K r 06681107 M c 02701823 g» 616-891-8153 -z SFr**•’. •i ~FTv < ■f Dr. Eric, Dr. Tanya Dr. Maria Vicki, Sue, Julie, and Sara 9090 S Rodgers Ct. Caledonia F.l ,-1 S Thank you in advance for your generosity! Location: 9. 3;- 4 ‘■kC.O* ’5, r" Sriu J 1 r I �—I Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008 i Tree-lighting in Orangeville on Dec. 4^ Joannes (John) Weesie CALEDONIA Joannes (John) Weesie, age 73 of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Altine, and sister, Wilhelmina Sjobbema. He is survived by his two sons, John and Deb Weesie (Ryan, Grant, Alyssa), Clayton and Darcy Weesie (Nick); his daughter, Monique and Carl Algera (Dylan, Morgan, Logan). John and Tineke immigrat­ ed to the United States from the Netherlands in January 1959. They lived in the Grand Rapids area until 1973 when they moved to their current residence in Caledonia. John started his own elec­ trical engineering firm at that time called Custom Circuits. John loved that America was the land of opportunity and through God all things are possible. »!• He really enjoyed his friends and the time he spent at his second home in Florida. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral services for John will be held Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE with Pastor Wayne Kiel officiating. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily suggests memorial contri­ butions be made to Grand Valley Blood • Bank. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. 06681029 z > q hair & tanning Warm up at SHEAR ATTITUDES with New Bulbs 1 i------------------- y S2500 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 IVa/k-/n$ www.shearaftitudessalon.com Welcome! Mon.-Thur. 9:30-8:00: Fri. 9:30-6:30: Sat. 10-5 »■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ I ■—■■■....... I Caledonia American Legion #305 Traditional Legion HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 FISH FRY with all the trimming •O' Friday, Dec. 12,2008 J & Friday, Dec. 19,2008 / CO .00 per person / Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC There’s a Barry County families depend on the Toys for Tots and Toys for Barry County Kids programs, said Faith Todd of Community Action. "Last year, 763 children were served. This year, we would like to see more smil­ ing faces around the Christmas tree. No child should be without a gift under the tree on Christmas." Toy drives have already begun in the area. Items put into the Toys for Tots boxes in Barry County are part of a national program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In addition, boxes have been placed marked “Toys You can buy your for Barry County Kids.” Most of these boxes are in Middleville area sites. This effort is due to all the community agencies, busi­ nesses and other volunteers who are familiar with local needs and the cooperation of the Marines Corps Reserves. Toys put in Toys for Tots boxes are collected and taken to a warehouse in Battle Creek. They are then distrib­ uted to communities in a multi-county area. Toys do go to children, but a toy put in a box in Barry County may not come back to Barry County. Toys put in the Toys for Barry County Kids boxes are collected and taken Items sought from old Freeport Creamery Marge Barcroft of Hastings is working on a dis­ play featuring the Freeport Creamery. She said she is hoping to find old photo­ graphs, equipment and infor­ mation on the chums, butter­ wrapping machines and other workings of the co-op cream­ ery for a display at the Freeport Museum. “(The creamery) received many awards for their butter — especially for the taste,” recalled Barcroft. “My folks and my grandmother always had to have Freeport butter because it tasted ‘better than any other.’” Barcroft said she's inter­ ested in any information on those awards received by the creamery, as well. She said her husband remembers that the churn was about 10 feet long and six or seven feet in diameter. They have no idea what hap- pened to the churn or whether any photos of it exist and would like to find out. If anyone has any equipment or containers from the cream­ ery, she said she will take donated items which will be displayed in the museum, Barcroft said she is like­ wise interested in any infor­ mation or memories people can share about “traveling to the creamery, making butter, wrapping it, selling it” or other recollections, “We want to show and tell the story for future generations to learn the history of butter at the creamery,” said Barcroft, adding that she would copy any photographs or written pieces. Anyone who has informa­ tion, photos or items to share regarding the creamery is asked to call Barcroft at 269945-2687 or Delores Dipp at 616-765-8571. paper towels, tissues, dish­ washing liquid and other necessities. Also being collected on Sunday will be new and lightly used coats, hats, gloves and boots. Items col­ lected that day will be com­ bined with those collected at the Gun Lake Grind. directly to the Barry County distribution site. In addition, the Veterans Committee of UAW 1002 raises funds to purchase toys for the annual Barry County distribution. Todd explained that this program makes it easy to give a gift to a disadvantaged child. All someone has to do is to purchase a new, unwrapped toy that is non­ violent in nature. It should be a safe toy for children, from infants to 16 years old. “Bring a toy to any Toys for Tots collection barrel or Toys for Barry County Kids box,” said Todd. .esides seeking toys for young children, the program needs gifts for teens. In fact, according to the Marines, fewer items are donated for 10- to 16-years-olds, so there is a need for suitable gifts for that age range. Gifts of radios, sporting equipment, basketballs and make-up. diaries, jewelry and a variety of fingernail polishes. are some of the ideas suggested for teens. Parents living in Barry County can register for toys for their children by calling Delton Community Action Education and Children’s Service at 269-623-4461 or Community Action office at 269-948-4260 by Friday, Dec. 12. The toys will be distrib­ uted to Barry County fami­ lies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the airy Expo Center. On the distribution day, parents are asked to bring photo identifi­ cation. Community Action also distributed sign-up sheets to area school districts. For more information, contact Todd at 269-623-4461 JOIN US After 44 years of dedicatede service, Darlene Billett, Branch Manager - Caledonia, is retiring. There will be an Open House in her honor. e , • «r insurance from a stranger at a 1-800 NUMBER Doug Talsma and Bob Nicolai Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:30am - 3:00pm 627 E. 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November 29. 2008 I Grand Rapids icon has local connection by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Most people probably don’t know that the famous in Weatherball Grand Rapids, virtually the signa­ ture of WZZM broadcasting, has a local connection. Ted Reidsma. who has a Hastings address but resides within the Thornapple Kellogg school district, is the person who does the mainte­ nance on the Weatherball. It is his job to clamber in and out and up and down to fix whatever needs fixing. He is a stale-licensed sign techni­ cian and has been in the busi­ ness for more than 20 years. The ball, which originally began life as a sign for what was then called Michigan National Bank, was discov­ ered in a salvage yard in Kalamazoo and purchased by the station in June 1999. The first step was to clean the stainless steel surface of the ball. The second was the designing, manufacturing, and installing of 288 neon tubes. The third step, by far the most arduous, was get *- ­ ting all the permits and vari­ ances needed before the Weatherball could operate. The City of Walker con­ trolled the zoning. Variances from the local zoning ordi­ nance were needed for the minerals that produce the different colors, the flashing element in the sign, the height of the post, and the width of the post. When all the paperwork was done and permits issued, construction could begin. Finally, nearly three years after its purchase in June 1999, the Weatherball went on the air in May 2002. One does not get a very clear sense of the size of the Weatherball from watching it in operation on television. The ball is actually 16 feet in diameter, weighs 12,000 pounds, and sits atop a 100foot high post. Transformers — 72 of them — are needed to make everything work correctly. Some residents of the area know the verse that is used to explain what the colors mean. It goes as follows: 6* Weatherball red, warmer •IL ahead Weatherball Hl blue, cooler in view Weatherball green, no change foreseen Blinking light, rain or snow in sight. A'- ', $ * The best fringe benefit of the job, Reidsma said, is that “On a clear day, when you stand on top of the ball, you can see Grand Rapids to 92nd Street and US-131." Churches can post Christmas events Following a J-Ad Graphics tradition, informa­ tion about Advent and Christmas events at local churches will be printed on a space-available basis. I Information to be printed needs to be sent to patricia@j-adgraphics.com by 4 p.m. on Tuesday to be includ­ ed in each week's Thursday or Saturday papers. .IT .4. Information should include the date, time and place of the event, admission fees or and whether reserva­ tions are required. The email should include the tele­ phone number of a contact person. Since this information is printed on a space-available basis, anyone who wants to make sure their event is pub­ lished may want to consider purchasing an advertisement. For information about the Christmas event listing, con­ tact Patricia Johns at 269945-9554. K.A, Mueller Accounting Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 www.kamucllcraccounting.com / 'K Local resident Ted Reidsma said on a clear day he can see 92nd Street from atop the Weatherball in Grand Rapids. ” Feeding the world soybeans ♦ r * - V' /r* ) . 'lit If law I T*1* ^.1 D J I !• Buckland Insurance Agency, Inc. ufol Its co OJ I Would like to wish you Happy Holidays S'^ZEN’S L L.C 8 and invite you our annual Holiday Open House to to $ TIRED OF TECH FEES? $ Friday, December 5th at Barry Township Hall from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. I I WE NEED GROWERS AND ARE ri BUYING NON GMO SOYBEANS , I PREMIUMS Range from CBOT + $.75 to CBOT+ $1.50 1 - ■■ ■•■Vi I I The 10O-foot-tall Weatherball is a Grand Rapids icon, and it is the job of a local man to climb up it to make repairs. •* FOB THE FARM OR DELIVERD @ HARVEST VERMONTVILLE MI 517-726-0514 CHARLOTTE MI 1-800-858-3738 45W 06681099 Brian McKeown D.D.S 269.795.4400 OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Serving Barry County since 1979 in Ai With Offices in Delton & Hastings Delton (269) 623-5115 Hastings (269) 948-3720 USE YOUR BENEFITS COME AND VISIT US BEFORE THE iijjH A} NEW YEAR! s ssii I <GS Afy >6 Since c z ________________ 7 Insnu Uni > f M’ce cd • 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 Middleville Family Dentis Si w.i ft-, farfi mjiin i w «al. a •< n 06680994 Most Insurances Accepted, Including Healthy Kids ■ » t I I hbi f F - — ■ - & • t • f t f t i 9 / / / f t / r i f, f I j / i *f I J’if * 1 W • • • » • » > I I I I I • r • • ' ‘ ' ' ' t ) >I •1 ' fi I • *• ‘• >• • •> >1 ' ' ' ' , . , . 1 �• • The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008/ Page 9 Carveth Village adopts local soldier and his family by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Cory Stotts, who grew up in Brewster, Wash., moved with his family to Middleville. He is currently deployed with the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell, Ky., and is serv­ ing his second tour in Iraq. The residents and staff at Village Carveth in Middleville have adopted Stotts and his family. They have sent a box filled with fun items and necessities to Stotts in Iraq. In addition, they will host his family at the Carveth family and resident party in mid-December. Santa has let the Carveth residents know that he has some special gifts in his sleigh just for the Stotts children. Stotts’ family includes wife of nearly six years, Anneliese, sons Barak, 22 months, and Brecken, 3 years old, and new daughter, Caidence, just 3 months old. Stotts has not seen Caidence in person yet, but the family has a Web cam and communicates over the Internet. Stotts has been in the serv­ ice for almost seven years. He was deployed to Iraq exactly one week after their wedding day. During that tour of duty, dutv. he was deployed for 11 months, one week and one day. Stotts remained on active duty for one more year. Following his discharge, he switched to the Army Reserves so they could return to Michigan to be near family. “I really appreciate all the support the Carveth residents and staff are giving to us,” said the former Anneliese Patterson, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. “The boys really enjoy visiting." The cafeteria at Carveth was filled with residents dur­ ing the family's most recent visit. They shared a special dessert with the boys, as well. Anneliese's parents, Gaye and Russ Patterson, made a visit to the village with their grandchildren Nov. 26. Anneliese said she is hopeful that Cory will be able to visit the residents when he is home in for a few weeks in January'. “We are all about family here, so this just validates everything we do in the vil­ lage," said Cheryl Peters, administrator and owner of Carveth Village. -- ^’5*0® * ik * , J* 4 Cory Stotts J I 6 -r merican - iving, nc. * i A AT COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE I 76™ & KRAFT J3 ri ¥ •t, k *I ■ ■ w I ♦ ■4.*--------------- c OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. 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Ste. #1 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3888 November 10th December 15th i - .*X - 0 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 CuedoniA TOWNSHIP Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 .• * * A PC*. 3 I ^^—***^ ft 71 * 07. I Wb/ it'- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 19, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance comprising Amendment No. 7 of the Consolidated Zoning Ordinance of the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance (Kraft Lake Office Park). 1V ■4 10%^ Discount Coupon for any Donation The amending ordinance authorizes the construction and use of a wood-framed building within the PUD, near the southeasterly termination point of north Kraft Lake north of the existing wastewater treatment facility. The building would be Drive, about 20 feet by 16 feet in size and would be for the purpose of certain training activ­ In the spirit of Christmas Eye & ENT Specialists will be collecting non-perishable food items and/or unwrapped gifts for families in need. All of these families have been nominated by friends and families of local churches and schools. Please drop off any donations to our office. ities for Foremost’s site inspection personnel. ■ The amending ordinance will become effective December 6, 2008. A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: November 20, 2008 i TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA —A 06680982 I I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008 I Special craft show being held at Caledonia Legion today VILLAGE OF N Hill ILEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES II November 11, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Pro Tempore Pullen in the meeting room of Thornapple Township. Roll Call Members present: Mr. Lytle, Mr. Parker, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. At 7:05 PM Mrs. Corson joined the meet­ ing. Absent: Mr. Myers. President Pro Tempore Pullen asked that the synopsis of the October 28, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the October 28, 2008 meeting were presented. Parker made a motion to accept the min­ utes and Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Pro Tempore Pullen presented the agenda. Parker made a motion to accept the agenda and Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. 2. Resolution 08-27 to honor the more than twenty-one years of service Eldon Newmyer has given to the Village of Middleville. Parker proudly made a motion to accept the Resolution 08-27 to honor Eldon Newmyer for his service to the Village of Middleville. Van Noord supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Corson, Lytle, Oliver, Parker, Pullen and Van Noord). Nays, None. Absent, Myers. Motion Passed. 3. Lytle made a motion to accept the current bills for the November 11, 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 152,816.03. * I . • Buying Scrap Gold for Cash ) 9 s L 891-5750 CD a craft bazaar at the Caledonia American Legion Reflections ... on giving thanks by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This week's public opinion question in the Hastings Banner was “what are you thankful for this Answers Thanksgiving? from area children focused on their friends and family. I do agree with them whole­ heartedly, but I would add that I am thankful that I can see dirt. At the end of last May, I was diagnosed with fast­ growing cataracts in both eyes. Because my surgeries could not be Hone until the latter part of August, I could not drive over the summer, and I could not see dirt. The dirt I couldn't see were those smudges on the bathroom mirror, grease drops, on the stove top or spatters left by rain on the deck. 1 just couldn't see them. I developed a severe squint, as well. By the beginning of August, the cataracts had limited my vision a great extent. I only used my eyes for work, often typing with my nose really close to the computer screen. I could feel my world contracting, and I was terrified that I would be blind. Now I will tell you it was really frustrating for me that no one understood the terror I was feeling. Cataract sur­ gery has become so com­ SINCE monplace and surgeons so 19 4 9 I skilled that most people don't even think twice about It. However, I was indeed l terrified with the statistics 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 that I read that surgery cor­ rects 98 percent of cataracts, g What about the 2 percent left In the Caledonia D& VV Village Center out? Why didn't surgery help them? What if I were in that / • Oliver supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. 4. Parker made a motion to approve the purchase expendi­ ture of $3,709.00 for a CCTV interrogation system covered under the Drug Forfeiture Fund, a dome surveillance camera at $669.00 and an Earphone inter­ com system at $827.00 from VTT (Video Tech Tronics)for the Middleville Unit Police Depart­ ment. Corson supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Lytle, Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord and Corson). Nays, None. Absent, Myers. Motion Passed. 5. Oliver made a motion to purchase the two light bars for the Middleville Unit Cruisers and have them installed for a total cost of $3250.00 from Signal 6 Emergency Equipment Inc. Corson supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Six (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson and Lytle). Nays, None. Absent, Myers. Motion Passed. 6. Lytle made a motion to approve the awarding of the con­ tract to Chemical Bank for being the administrator of the Village’s Health Savings Account effective January 1,2009. Van Noord sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. 7. At 8:23 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and IParker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: None. Absent: Myers. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux 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. Diane Haines and a few other local crafters will hold , Q IT 71 1 • 1 1 5 . unlucky 2 percent? . I had good results from both surgeries. I don't have to wear glasses any more. But every once in a while, I think I have forgotten them since I wore glasses for most of my life. We didn't get to visit New Jersey this summer because of the doctor visits and surgeries. But then this fall, we learned that my mother-inlaw was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor. She begins chemotherapy this next week. Now, I feel badly that I was so terrified. In compari­ son, my problems were min­ imal. If I had gone blind, I would have learned to cope. Cataracts are not life-threat­ ening. My husband and daughter drove out to New Jersey for Thanksgiving, and we will all go out again around Christmas. On Thanksgiving, I was thankful that my mother-inlaw had time to spend with her sons and granddaughter. I heard there was laughter and time to share memories. Friends opened their house to me, as well, for the holiday. Thanksgiving is that time to appreciate family and friends. I hope yours was a wonderful one. To the editor: I have lived in Middleville an my ijfe and have seen a lot of changes for the good. But narrowing our down­ town street and putting the curbs so close to the road. 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Items available at the j 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT �I I •II The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008/ Page 11 ANNIE, continued from page 1 camp in August where more T T--. than 130 girls learned the foundations of musical the­ - sater. As a climax to the week, the army of girls performed numerous scenes scenes from numerous Annie. “Because of the great success from our camp, we decided to go ahead and pro­ £ duce the entire show for Christmas.” said Snyder. All the girls were invited * a to be part of the project, and wk began in rehearsals September. The cast is made up of students from the com­ munity and adults from the Graycen Bailey as Annie sits in the center of the orphans with her arms around her First Baptist Church. dog. Sandy. Annie will be performed on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6 at “This show is family 7 p.m. Admission is free. friendly and is performed with great quality and will surely get people into the of spirit.” Christmas said Snyder. “Don't miss out on “ “ 'p VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE this great community event, ►j j free for the entire family.” ►—« ■z CITY The performances are on POSITION OPEN ★ Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. A dessert reception will follow each performance. The orphans in the show are Graycen Bailey as Annie Here director David Snyder, standing on the right (1 position) joined by Lauren Bailey, demonstrates choreography for a song by the cast. Maddie Lince, Dora Koski, Duties: The members of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority create an economically healthy, vibrant ■ Hally Dahlki, Lydia Moody, downtown by identifying numerous efforts in accordance with Act 197 of 1975 as amended. They also work on marAllie Moody, Krista Moody, keting tasks intended to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses to grow supported by the Village Staff. •II Maggie Mulder, Kelsey Citizens interested in serving the remainder of the four year term on the Downtown Development Authority ending Steiner, Jackie Pitman, Catie Sprague, Marlee Willshire February 13,2010 commencing December 16, 2008 should submit a letter to:. and Liveah Foote. Lon Myers, Village President Tara Green is appropriatePosition Available: Street Administrator, DPW Superintendent and Village of Middleville ly mean as Mrs. Hannigan. 100 E Main St. Sexton Scott Steiner is the financier PO Box 69 Daddy Warbucks. Hillary y 12 noon, December 11, 2008 Middleville, MI 49333-0069 The Village of Freeport is accepting applications for one (1 (full­ •II Brown is his secretary, time position. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Mary Jean Lamoreaux Grace. Alan Moody is 06681185 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Village Clerk President Roosevelt, and Lucy Vine plays the everDuties for the Street Administrator, DPW Superintendent, and loyal dog. Sandy. Sexton include supervisory tasks and assistance in the con­ Other characters are porstruction, operation, minimum experience in a wide range of Over 34 years of experience trayed by Jim Lockwood. projects pertaining to water, storm sewer, road construction, Rachael Lockwood. Evan and other construction and maintenance work is necessary as Bigger, AJ Guelzo. Tracy well as the Sexton of the Village Cemetery. ( WATER CONDITIONING Harris, and Trevor Patterson. W Performing as usherettes A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers our one slop woter sfore/ and maids are Jade Ringleka, License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B” endorsement Nicole Kwekel. Caitlin Kwekel, and air brakes are required. A Michigan Department of Ringleka, Kimmy Environmental Quality certification S-4, D-4 license within one Mederblik. Hanna Butler, (1) year. Actual starting salary will depend on the qualifications Alicia Butler. Hallie of the selected applicant. ■ Czarnecki, Kim Hodges, Allison Michaela Blain, Application and full job description is available upon request at SAH a Devries. Kenzie Hamming Bom® the Village Office. Office hours are Monday & Wednesday SQHTMBtt - wrv and Alexas Cortes. 9:00am - 12:00pm. If you have questions please call the Village For more information Office at 616-765-3808. about the First Baptist SALES • btKVICt SALtb SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Church Annie performances, Yvonne M. Aspinall 06680809 call 269-795-9726. Village Clerk Dec. 5 and 6, the First Baptist Church in Middleville will be the place to find out what happens to 11-year-old Annie who lives in an orphanage presided over by Mrs. Hannigan, who keeps the little girl orphans in line by bullying and threatening them. Annie decides to escape to find her parents, running into a friendly dog and people made homeless because of the Great Depression. However, she is returned to the orphanage. Then she is given the opportunity to stay ■ I ■ in Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks' palatial home for the Christmas holidays. After some initial discom­ fort, Annie and Daddy Warbucks soon come to love each other. He wants to adopt her, but Annie insists that her parents will return to take her home. When the search for her parents becomes public, some nefar­ ious doings ensue that put a happy ending in doubt. David Snyder, pastor of music and production at the Middleville church, created a week-long musical theater ~1 i •^£=^2--*^- J2^ A =*» * - 5£? * - A 4 -■ - - ... FOUNDED IM 5 MEMBER OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ■ <’ VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Wi -A >A k 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 IJ I 1/ J L «N Ip Ir I I ai i* «... a. ••• i -* M 71aynard £ VVlTtP CO GIT ICKING 5=/ I * 1 I Hl A 2 r A » Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm Servicing all makes and models 250 Maple Street Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 Caledonia TOWNSHIP, x. • Water Softeners • Iron and Odor Filters y • Drinking Water Systems • Potassium Chloride CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN ♦ Try out our convenient drive thru to get all your water supplies from PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 19, 2008, the Township Board ot the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance amending the Township Zoning Ordinance. The amending ordinance amends Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the R-3 Medium i. i I I1 Density Multiple Family District: J £I 1 ^5*' That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing 35.44 feet North 0°42'09" East along the West Section line and 961.03 feet North 0°53’01” East along the West Section line from the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 0°53’01” East along the West Section line 260.10 feet; thence South 335.00 feet; thence South 0°53 ’ 01 ” West 260.10 feet; thence North 89°00’34” East : 89°00’34” West 335.00 feet to the point of beginning, Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent 5 J DURA- I CUBE A M■ Dura-CubeSaH 40lbs. bag County, Michigan. Purified Drinking Water 5 Gallons 5 The amending ordinance will become effective December 6, 2008. A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 South Maple fH Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: November 20, 2008 06680984 V :d !1 » . TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA m I s 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 ** �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008 TK contributes state finalist to all-county teams by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans had their share of strong performances and team highlights during the fall season of 2008. Leading the way was sophomore cross country Allyson Winchester, who earned her second state medal by finishing as the runner-up at the Division 2 state finals. The Thomapple KelloggHastings girls' swimming and diving team had its best season yet and qualified a pair of athletes for the state finals in Division 1, although both of those athletes do attend Hastings High School. The team finished third in its O-K Rainbow Conference, which was the highest league finish for one of the Trojans’ fall teams. On the rest of the fields of play the Trojans and Saxons were competing against each other in the O-K Gold Conference, rather than working together. Here’s the list of the Fall 2008 All-Barry County teams , made up of student­ athletes from TK, Hastings, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg, and Maple Valley high schools. .<1 A Trojans" senior kicker, his longest field goal of the sea­ son covered 50 yards and he also hit a kick in double overtime to help his team score its lone win of the sea­ son. Bobolts also guided the Trojans’ new spread offense from the quarterback posi •It ­ tion this year. Other members of the & 2008 All-Barry County foot­ ball first team offense are Hastings' Dewey Slaughter, Justin Jevicks, Dylan McKay, and Dustin Glaser, Lakewood’s Andrew Doane, Kurtis Powell, Kevin Swift, and Calvin Hoppes, and Maple Valley’s Dusty Cowell and Michael Paisley. Football First Team Offense Kicker Kyle Bobolts, Thornapple Kellogg: The •4 J . ■; $ I* 0'. I 4 i & The 2008 All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country First Team. Team members are (front from left) Nicole Frantz, Allyson Winchester, Molly Wilson, Taylor Hennessey, (back) Molly Smith, Cassie Thelen, and Ashley Pifer. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I The 2008 All-Barry County boys’ tennis first team. Team members are (front from left) Cameron Rowland, Alex Hunter, Mitch Kolanowski, Cade Dammen, Tyler Postma, (back) Kyle McMillen, Eric Enz, Sven Bettendorf, Colin Texter, and Josh Steensma. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Football Second Team Offense 06681027 Caledonia & Middleville’s Authorized Shipping Outlet Since 1985 ups Running Backs Nick DeWald, u Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, DeWald was one of the Trojans’ main threats in the backfield. He also was a solid defender in the Trojans’ defensive backfield. 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Coach Ruger said when Comeau locked on to block somebody he didn’t let him goOther members for the 2008 All-Barry County foot­ ball second team offense are Delton Kellogg’s Conrad Drum, Martel Epperson, and Danny McIntyre, Hastings’ Brad Hayden and Carson King, Lakewood’s Kyle Shanks, Greg Forman, Lewis Frizzell, and Cody Brown, and Maple Valley's John Currier and Riley Fisher. • Football First Team Defense Linebackers Steve Crawford, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior linebacker, Crawford led the Trojan defense all season long and led the team in tackles as well. Trojan head coach Ruger said Crawford is an aggres­ sive player who “played his heart out.” Josh Haney, Thornapple 1 Kellogg: A senior, Haney had a very good final season for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity. Coach Ruger said, “He’s the most courageous kid I have seen play the game in a long time.” Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County football first team defense are Delton Kellogg's Matt Ingle, Quinn Seaver, and Brennan Smith, Hastings' Marcus Chase and Luke Mansfield, Lakewood's Chaz Hyatt, Alex Backe, and Logan Lake, and Maple Valley's Kyle Fisher, Kyle Burns, Dustin Houghton, and Jeff Burd. Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, VanSiclen was a strong performer at offensive tackle for the Trojans this season. He also saw some time on the end of the line for the Trojan defense. Linebackers Shane Moore, L Thornapple Kellogg: A senior linebacker and run­ ning back for the Trojans, Moore didn't have the biggest tackle numbers but there was a reason why. “Once teams started run­ ning his way, they realized they couldn't, and they stopped running his way,” said coach Ruger. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County foot­ ball second team defense are Hastings' Kyle Griffith, Jordan Allen, and Trent Jifrontier I I Girls’ Volleyball li«! hi^ si 7 I• i Mitt: ii liaDin if tel -'teas ir&Bi Second Team Alyssa Bowerman, Thornapple Kellogg: One of the Trojans' senior cap­ tains, she led her team in C'i ivfcggaiT :<Kiia See ALL-COUNTY, next page heating & cooling"! . Lik«iO I TRANE Whole r- A*» House Humidifier Si ’349.95 •I. Installed on most furnaces Maintain comfortable humidity levels in your home ■ this winter! No filling or dumping of water and no ■ I I filthy stagnant standing water. 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W "x ™ | �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 29, 2008/ Page 13 ALL-COUNTY, continued from previous page kills with 157 and blocks with 60. “Alyssa is a consistent front row player who played a key role in our offense,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. Kate Scheidel, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior captain for the Trojans, she was named all­ conference in the O-K Gold this year. The Trojans' leader off the court and on it from her set­ ter position, she finished the year with 358 assists, 346 digs, and 111 kills. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County vol­ leyball second team are Delton Kellogg’s Kaitlin Marshall, Katie Searles, and Hannah Williams, Hastings’ Brittany Hickey and Kayla Vogel, and Maple Valley's Tina Westendorp. Boys’ Cross Country First Team Members of the 2008 All­ Barry County boys’ cross country first team are Delton Kellogg’s Brandon and Humphreys Nick Rendon, Hastings’ Troy Dailey, Dane Schils, and and Mitch Singleterry, Lakewood’s Tucker Seese and Billy Quint. 22:28, placing 27th at the OK Gold Conference Championship at Johnson Park, and placed 59th in the Trojans' regional race. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County girls' cross country second team are Delton Kellogg's Renee Hastings' McConahay, Johnson, Lindsey Roxanne Lakewood's and Alexis Powelson Maple Brodbeck, and Valley’s Erin Shoemaker and Lauren Trumble. Winchester, Allyson Kellogg: Thornapple Winchester earned her sec­ ond state medal this fall, placing second in Division 2 at the state finals where she finished in a new school­ record time of 17:54.6. Winchester was the Barry County Champion with a time of 19:33.5, and also won regional and O-K Gold Conference Championships this season. The state finals race was the first time she was beaten all season long. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County girls' cross country first team are Delton Kellogg’s Taylor Hennessey, Hastings Nicole Frantz and Molly Smith, and Lakewood’s Ashley Pifer and Cassie Thelen. - Boys’ Soccer First Team Curtis Bouchard, UL Thornapple Kellogg A Trojan senior captain, Bouchard stared in the center midfield position but also played wherever the team needed him. He led his team with 11 goals and three assists, and earned all-con­ ference honors in the O-K Gold. “His vision and under­ standing of the game was very good, and was devel­ oped through years of play­ ing soccer," said TK head Girls’ Cross Country • Second Team Kathrin Koch, L Thornapple Kellogg: In the top three all year for the Trojan varsity girls' team, Koch was 13th overall at the county meet in 22:53. Koch raced to a time of The 2008 All-Barry County football first team defense. Team members are (front from left) Marcus Chase, Luke Mansfield, Quinn Seaver, Brennan Smith, Matt Ingle, Steve Crawford, (back) Logan Lake, Chaz Hyatt, Josh Haney, Dustin Houghton, Jeff Burd, and Kyle Burns. Missing from photo are Alex Backe and Kyle Fisher. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coach Larry Jachim. Chris Garrison, 1 Thornapple Kellogg: A senior captain for the Trojans, Garrison's speed and quickness were key i Boys’ Cross Country ■J tesiiSij * ’ -talk S' •Wft I i i 1 F 2 it • • ■ VLSI “ . fii Is M IX Uta w 1® I W*'1 ?-.rr®si6rii ^00* I k i >1 ’• - I I' I ir * :* I : 1 * Second Team Dustin Brummel, L Thornapple Kellogg: The top freshman boy in the county, Brummel was ninth at the county meet in 18:46.1. He has a friendly rivalry with going Allyson Winchester from the TK girls' team, and she may have won a regional champi­ onship. but he beat her time on the day in Gobles by hit­ ting the finish line in 18:05.6. Carl Olsen, Thornapple Kellogg: Another Trojan freshman, Olsen placed 11th at the Barry County Meet in 19:05.6. He was the second Trojan to finish there, and also the second Trojan to finish at the regional race in Gobles where he posted a time of 18:16.2. Tim Olsen, Thornapple Kellogg: The number two runner for the Trojans for much of the season. Olsen placed 14th at the Barry County’ Meet in 19:17.4 to close out o' his junior year. He finished 35th at the OK Gold Championship Meet, coming across the line at Johnson Park in 19:00. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County boys’ cross country second team are Delton Kellogg's Tyler Bourdo, Hastings’ Mile Belcher, and Maple Valley’s Joe Benedict and Josh Perkins. Girls’ Cross Country First Team Molly Wilson, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior placed fifth at the Barry County Championship in 21:53.2. Wilson was the second Trojan to finish at both the O-K Gold Conference *• r I f* 7/ 1 I• *-< i 1 % ■ I <*♦ ' 9 Boys’ Soccer r RV V’ Second Team Cung Bik, Steven L A Thornapple Kellogg: junior, Cung Bik finished the season with four goals and one assist. * -« 7 <7 * if ingredients to making him a strong sweeper, and also helped him score two goals. “I know that Chris wanted to play up front as a forward, but he knew he was most needed as our sweeper and accepted the challenge," said coach Jachim. Other members of the All-Barry County 2008 boys’ soccer first team are Delton Kellogg’s Jimmy Deibert and Nathan Rush, Hastings' Matt Feldpausch, Matt Lewis, Timm Lewis, and Mike Purchase, Lakewood's Cody Brown, Neo Kuras, Ben McKinney, and Levi Seese, and Maple Valley’s Adam Zank. “Steven brought to the team a positive attitude with a lot of energy, which would help energize the team when needed,” coach Jachim said. Trevor Dalton, Kellogg: Thornapple Playing some forward and some defense for the Trojans, Dalton finally set­ tled in on the offensive end for TK and finished the year with four goals and four assists. “Trevor can be very hard on himself and 1 believe he was able to conquer that emotion and move on,” said coach Jachim. Max Kiel, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans' junior goal keeper, he made 128 saves on the season and also scored a goal in the district tournament against O-K See ALL-COUNTY, next page — Qahinq (DoniiAlAy. @zjdA (^JuLcbian & CtdidlA I C J Hier DDS !$ L T F4 s < * * 891-1240 T —■ The 2008 All-Barry County girls’ swimming and diving first team. Team members are i(front from left) Audrey Hoag, Danielle Rosenberg, Alex de Goa, Alecia Strumberger, Kyleigh Sheldon, (back) Mandy Buehler, Natalie VanDenack, Katie Romanak, Elizabeth Chappelow, and Beth Fuller. 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A senior, Chamberlin has been a TK captain each of the past two seasons. At the Gold O-K Conference Championship, Chamberlin placed ninth with a 90 on the 18 holes at Boulder Creek Golf Club. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County girls’ golf first team are Hastings' Barbie Kacy Buehler, Hooten, Jessica Kloosterman, Gabrielle Shipley, and Lakewood’s Chelsea Erb. Boys’ Tennis First Team Singles Sven Bettendorf, Thornapple Kellogg: Bettendorf, a foreign exchange student, rotated through the top spots in the Trojan singles line-up during the season, ending the year at first singles. Bettendorf scored a win over Wayland’s top player in the first consolation round of the O-K Gold Conference Tournament and went onto a sixth-place finish. Josh Steensma, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Steensma moved up from the doubles side this season to play first singles for a time before closing out the year at second singles. He finished sixth at the OK Gold Conference Tournament at second sin­ gles. Doubles Colin Texter and Tyler Postma, Thornapple 4 Kellogg: After falling to the eventual flight champions from Forest Hills Eastern at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament, Texter and Postma rattled off consecu­ tive wins to place fifth. Texter a senior and Postma a junior were playing together for the second straight season. Cade Dammen, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Dammen was all set to start the year at first singles for the Trojans before an injury limited his movement some. Dammen moved into the doubles line-up for the Trojans, and had a strong season in the number two spot teamed with Jon Yates. The duo placed fifth at their flight at the O-K Gold Conference tournament. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County boys’ tennis first team are Hastings’ Mitchell Kolanowski and Riley McLean, and Lakewood’s Kyle McMillen, Riley Nisbet, Cameron Rowland, Eric Enz, and Alex Hunter. Boys’ Tennis Second Team Singles Rock VanZegeren, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore, VanZegeren had the best finish of any Trojan at the O-K Gold Conference tournament. He score a first-round upset of South Christian, and went on to place fourth. Doubles Jon Yates, Thornapple 4 Kellogg: Yates teamed up with Cade Dammen to pro­ vide a strong presence at the second doubles spot for Thornapple Kellogg this fall. A senior, Yates, closed out the year with a fifth-place finish at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. Other members of the 2008 All-Barry County boys’ tennis second team are Hastings’ Eric Pettengill, Steve Krammin, Nick Wallace, and Lakewood's Brandon Sterkenburg. Girls’ Swimming & Diving L left) Adam Zank, Chris Garrison, Timm Lewis, Matt Lewis, Matt Feldpausch, (back) Jimmy Deibert, Ben McKinney, Neo Kuras, Levi Seese, Cody Brown, Curtis Bouchard, and Nathan Rush. Missing from photos is Mike Purchase. 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She ended the year with a fourth place finish in the 200-yard medley relay and a fifth place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay at the O-K Rainbow Championship. Beth Fuller: The high­ light of Fuller's season was a 15th place finish in the 500yard freestyle race at the OK Rainbow Championship. Fuller was one of the TKHastings team captains this season. Alex de Goa: The team's top performer in the breast­ stroke, an even she holds the school record in. She was sixth in that event at the O-K Rainbow Championship, and also helped the 200-yard medley relay team to its fourth place finish. Audrey Hoag: Hoag was an all-conference performer thiQ QAQCnn and rnrrantlv this season, and currently holds the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke and as a part of the 200-yard med­ ley relay team. She was third in the 100-backstroke at the O-K Rainbow Championship, and also placed fifth in the 500-yard freestyle at the meet. Katie Romanak: One of the TK-Hastings' teams captains, Romanak was a part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which placed fifth at the O-K Rainbow Championship, and the 400- state finals. In the Division 1 yard freestyle relay which finals last weekend she placed fourth. Her top indi­ placed 13th in the 100-yard vidual performance there freestyle. She set a new came in the 200-yard indi­ school-record in the prelims vidual medley where she was with a time of 54.99 seconds. ninth. She is also the TK-Hastings Danielle Rosenberg: The record holder in the 200-yard TK-Hastings team record freestyle and the 50-yard holder in the 100-yard but­ freestyle, and as a part of all terfly, she finished fourth in three relay teams. She won the event at the O-K both the 100 and the 50 at the Rainbow Championship. She O-K Rainbow missed all-conference hon­ Championship, and earned ors by a single point. She all-conference honors. was also a part of the fourth Girls’ Swimming & place 200-yard medley relay Diving team on the day and the • Second Team fourth place 200-yard Lindsay Azevedo: A sen­ freestyle relay team. ior, Azevedo contributed to Kyleigh Sheldon: The the TK-Hastings squad in the first member of the team 200-yard freestyle relay and ever to earn a spot in the 400-yard freestyle relay state finals, Sheldon made a races throughout the season. second appearance in the Kaylee DeMink: diving competition at the DeMink, a freshman, was state finals this fall. Sheldon one of the TK-Hastings is the current school record team's top performers in the holder, and owns the pool 500-yard freestyle during the record in Hastings. She fin­ season, and placed tenth in ished second in the diving the event at the O-K competition at the O-K Rainbow Championship Rainbow Championship. meet with a time of 6:17.59. Alecia Strumberger: A Courtney DeWent: A team captain, Strumberger as senior, DeWent was the TKa part of the fourth place Hastings team's number two 400-yard freestyle relay team diver this season. She placed at the O-K Rainbow 13th at the O-K Rainbow Championship. She also Championship, with a total placed eighth in the 100-yard score of 236.40. butterfly and 11th in the 200L Courtney England: yard freestyle at the meet. Another TK-Hastings' senNatalie VanDenack: VanDenack became the first See ALL-COUNTY, next page swimmer to earn a spot in the 06680686 / I I • Lockouts Dependable, damage-free • Tire Service lowing! s' • Accident Recovery I • Long-Haul & Off-Road DOBBIVS 0 o & / a (269) ^\tl ■V F’AJ s=—_ p w jir ASIN - - I;hi Ml. ! I St JII psbii ti fair arc ■Mei iitsid iWIil or 1 is Sts I; ll ' - —Mi | »ikj !^11( l»kk •I K £ * Jft § I A 945-0191 DOBBIN'S Jeff dobbin s AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner. 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Her 13th place finish earned her two points for her team, which included her and senior diver Kyleigh Sheldon. Sheldon finished 24th in the diving preliminar­ ies Friday, missing out on qualifying for Saturday's competition. That put the J I * i * TK-Hastings team in a tie for 35th place overall out of 38 teams. Ann Arbor Pioneer domi­ nated the field, scoring 349.5 points. Ann Arbor Huron was second with 165, and Novi third with 160. The top team from the west side of the state was Rockford, which finished seventh with 119 points. Pioneer set the tone early, winning the first three races of the day. In all, the Pioneers won nine of the 12 events. from Hanna Cowley, Pioneer, won the 100-yard freestyle competition with a time of 50.74 on Saturday. VanDenack was seeded 28th heading into her event. She holds the TK-Hastings’ team records in the 100-yard the freestyle, 50-yard the freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and is a member of the foursomes which hold the team records all three relay events. •Q ALL-COUNTY, continued from previous page-------- 1 >4 * * > V tl. - *4 ' *’ il. zve A * gtok ...J* S ’ * ® Hr -—it 1 ’11 'A ■ lUSl M r )-r. ^11 ll uSSlXi •i titf# jjsjs jg ji 11 ai3 * & 1 * ait Uli*, ■ * ' * 0 ior, England was a part of one of the TK-Hastings team's 200-yard medley relay teams at the O-K Championship. Rainbow Throughout the year she also contributed to the two freestyle relay teams. Katy Fluke: One of TKHastings’ senior captains. Fluke swam on 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard med­ ley relay teams at the O-K Rainbow Championship. Patricia Garber: One of TK-Hastings’ top performers in the 100-yard breaststroke all season long. She placed 11th in the event at the O-K Rainbow Championship, and also placed 12th in the 200yard freestyle. Jackie Hodges: A senior, she contributed for the Trojans' in the 200-yard medley relay at the O-K Rainbow Conference meet. Michelle Howard: A solid performer in a couple strokes for the TK-Hastings team. She placed 15th in the 200-yard freestyle at the O-K Rainbow Championship. She was strong all season long in the 100-yard backstroke. Erin Humphrey: A sen­ ior, Humphrey raced through the water for the TKHastings team in the 200yard freestyle relay at the OK Rainbow Championship. She was a part of the sixth place team in that event at the TK-Hastings Swimming and Diving Relays. I essentia 1 , ! Buy 1 S;Getl ■Get 1 ean I For Sale FRAMES AND CUSTOM matte cutting. By appoint­ ment only. Call Picture This Photography. (269)948-4669 www.dgpicturethisphotography.com If •• HEY MOTORCYCLE ENTHU­ SIAST: I HAVE THE BIKE YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! 2003 Harley V-Rod. New Black and Silver Cus­ tom Paint, Rims, Pipes, Brakes. Lowered 1", LOTS Of Chrome. $11,000. This is one sweet bike!! 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Main St., Caledonia 888-99a-28as . 616-891-8104 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-12-06.pdf 02d28462572a91bad8fd85e31175170e PDF Text Text V S V % \ X Vh4 * �* 1 I Hastings Public Libr, ry 227 E State St n Hastings Ml 49058-1841 News S/N i At 4 — Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 49/December 6, 2008 ,oH 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. — Board approves expansion o -ip- •»* of fire department services Koopmans said that the plan represented efficient and effective operation of the fire department. He estimat­ ed the cost at between $34,000 and $40,000. However, only a portion of the plan was approved. Although the costs for . paid-on-call fire personnel and the possibility of using part-time workers to resolve coverage concerns had been discussed at budget work­ shops November, in Township Treasurer Richard Robertson observed that $100,000 had been budgeted for paid-on-call firefighters. He asked, "Are you asking for $35,000 on top?” Bennett responded, "(The) Food banks from across the area are looking for food for holiday baskets. At the $35,000 is for 24-hour cover­ Caledonia Homecoming football game, food was dropped off for the Dutton area food age.” bank. Area residents can check with local food drives or schools to make donations continued. Robertson for food banks in their area. "The $35,000 would have to come from reserve for equip­ ment and be moved to opera­ tions.” (The reserve for is krmwn as the A * vehicle set-aside fund.) interjected, Koopmans "The recommendation is for 16 hours on weekends. We did not have the numbers the statute, specifically bars commission member. by Fran Fa ver man when we did the budget. An alternate member of persons who are employees Staff Writer Only two items were on or contractors of the town­ the ZBA is not eligible to be See FIRE, page 11 the agenda for the meeting of ship from serving as mem­ elected as an officer of the the Caledonia Township bers of the ZBA. For exam­ ZBA; however, if an alter­ Commission ple, a local businessperson nate is called upon to serve Planning Monday evening. Both of who has a contract with the because of a board officer's them involved tidying up township to perform a serv­ ineligibility, the alternate legal loose ends and revising ice or provide a good is may carry out the duties of barred from serving on the the board officer. A typical its own bylaws. The legal issues involved ZBA; similarly barred is a situation might be that of a making local ordinances resident who is employed in conflict of interest on the consistent with the state's any capacity by the town- part of the board officer, or the officer might be a mem­ most recent zoning enabling ship, Two provisions relate to ber of the planning commis­ act. In 2006, the state legisla­ sion or board of trustees w ho the interplay between the ture substantially revised 5^ some provisions of the basic duties of a township board has already voted on the mat­ zoning enabling act. A sec­ member and/or a planning ter in his or her capacity as a commission member as member of either of those ond act. Public Act 12 of IF members of those bodies and bodies. •a 2008, contains amendments 45 A member of the ZBA to the zoning enabling act. as members of the ZBA. For Most of the changes involv­ example, one provision pro­ who has a conflict of interest Kj ing the zoning act relate to hibits a • township board is required to disclose the the zoning board of appeals. member who senes on the conflict and to disqualify In addition to the new mate­ ZBA from serving as its himself or herself from vot­ rial added, James Brown, chairperson. Another pro­ ing on the issue. However, township attorney with hibits both officials from the determination of a con­ Mika, Meyers, Beckett and voting on a matter before the flict of interest can be someJones PLC, said he also had ZBA if they have already See PLANNING, pg. 11 revised other parts of the voted on it in as a board or ordinance to "rephrase some of the provisions in a manner more understandable to the general public.” I The Village of Middleville was well represented at the 6th economic summit held at Several provisions are Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Dec. 2. Pictured from left are village manager George af^fected. The first says that • Caledonia High School inducts Strand, council members Phil VanNoord and Michael Lytle and village president Lon appOjntment of a person 32 into the National Honor Society Myers. t0 the zon^ng board of appeals (ZBA) requires a • Food, toy drives help the less tied "Facts and Worries, ” he More than 110 business, majority vote of the total by Patricia Johns fortunate noted that local trends were political and education lead­ membership of the township Staff Writer flat, and in comparison to the ers attended the event. • New Trojan coach gets his team board. Since Caledonia has a Bad news, really bad national and statewide statis ­ George Erickcek from the township seven-member news, and some good news off to a perfect start tics, "flat never looked so W. E. Upjohn Institute board of trustees, four of the was shared at the sixth annu­ • Scots and Vikings both 2-0 good. ” trustees would constitute a al Barry County Economic returned to the summit with National indicators are all majority. on opening night the bad news of the economy Development Summit held at Another provision, new to on Michigan. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and its impact • * . See ECONOMY, pg. 13 In his presentation, entiDec. 2. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Caledonia residents have had fire and rescue coverage 24/7 and 365 days. Now, fol­ lowing board approval of a recommendation by the Public Safety Advisory Committee, coverage has been improved significantly. Until three years ago, the department's only full-time employee was Fire Chief Brian Bennett. Two full-time firemen were added within recent years, bringing to three the number of full-time employees in the department. Wednesday night at the Caledonia Township board meeting, Bennett presented the plan worked out over the past several months with members of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), which includes township officials Bryan Harrison, supervisor, and trustees Don Koopmans, chair of the PSAC, and Rick Snoeyink. The plan will add part-time personnel to the department's current com­ plement of full-time and paid-on-call personnel. The most crucial coverage gaps of concern to Bennett have been during the week II D£fl niwol [10331 ilduH unoD nssd nil isqab >tqfns fisnS imoirt nsoai 331dJ 31qni3 aW bsLsD Iq 3ril 12£q I m om AST) nwoi insH 312U1) ufirto rcZ ai l-Hfiq isqab )mslq >bisq brfT ► 8qs§ I 3V£fl - from 4 to 10 p.m. and on weekends when no personnel have been at the station. The plan calls for using part-time personnel to provide 24 hours of coverage during the week and 16 hours on Saturday and Sunday. The 24 hours of coverage during the week will bridge the gap from 4 to 10 p .m. when the responsibility is transferred to the assigned duty crew Some additional personnel costs are involved. The parttime personnel are paid at the same rate as the depart­ ment's paid-on-call mem­ bers. According to numbers supplied by Bennett, the annual cost for the 16 hours of weekend coverage will be $14,144. The additional 24 hours during the week, according to calculations performed by the Sun and News, suggest an annual cost of $21,216. The total annual cost will be approximately $35,360. an amount that is considerably less than the cost of an additional fulltime employee. The plan, according to Bennett, provides flexibility to approaching the service coverage issues and does so at a minimal cost. - ■ X x Food is needed Caledonia Planning Commission focuses on bylaws and process Economic summit has mixed outlook for area m l I r n s Mi 1 « In This Issue » I I • I I �J ■ Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6. 2008 PAL grant may assist Barry, Kent planning commissions by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's People and Land coalition on Nov. 10 awarded the West Michigan Strategic Alliance $150,000 to promote greater “green” awareness among local gov­ ernments. This grant came from the PAL coalition under its regional prosperity initiative. According to a press release, •j “The 'T'u~ ~oal of the W.K. Kellogg-funded initiative is to increase regional collabo­ ration and promote Michigan prosperity in the emerging knowledge-based economy. The West Michigan Strategic Alliance (WMSA) will use the PAL grant to expand the capacity of the alliance to effectively communicate with and engage businesses and government leaders in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm and Newaygo counties.” Greg Northrup from the WMSA said he is excited about this grant and sees it as a way to encourage better understanding of land use issues among members of local planning commissions. One of the ways his group intends to use the grant is to develop a “tool kit” that will help local planning commis­ sions. “The PAL Leadership Council immediately recog­ nized that the West Michigan region is already a powerful in partner returning Michigan to prosperity, with its unique focus on agricul- ture initiatives, recreation and tourism, and overall efforts to strengthen regional partnerships. PAL wants to support the region's ongoin collaborative efforts,” said Bill Rustem, co-director of People and Land. Both Jim McManus, Barry County Planning and Zoning director, and Geoff Moffat, planner for both the Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township, said they are looking forward to working with WMSA. The mission of People and Land is to support a new agenda for Michigan's pros­ perity. “PAL believes that to attract and retain diverse and talented people, Michigan’s core assets of abundant natu­ ral resources, agricultural strength, educational oppor­ tunities, and urban potential must inspire the creation of vibrant, welcoming commu­ nities," Rustem said. The Leadership Council has developed a Six Pillars for Prosperity agenda focused on Michigan’s future to achieve that that mission. Regional initiatives funded by People and Land focus on that agenda. The grant to WMSA includes assistance in fur­ thering communications and organizational development. as well as the opportunity to make use of PAL expertise and research from Michigan State University's Land Policy Institute to help inform its multi-sector col­ laborators. “We appreciate the ongo­ ing support of PAL,” said * Northrup. “In particular, this grant will help our organiza­ tion increase awareness of our efforts, strengthen our ability to gamer additional funding, develop a green infrastructure tool •I* kit for local units of government, and add focus to the green infrastructure programs so important to maintaining the West Michigan quality of life.” Northrup says that work on the tool kit or tool shed is ongoing. He also said he hopes WMSA can hold sev­ eral conferences in the region for planning commis­ sion members to have a chance to share ideas and experiences. WMSA is one of the that organizations that has encouraged the citizen plan­ ner program. . “So many • communities have trouble with turnover on their planning commis­ sions,” said Northrup. “We hope that the tool shed will assist with continuity over time on green issues like land use and recreation.” PAL’s work is directed by a council comprised of lead­ ers representing a diverse cooperative effort from seven Michigan organiza­ tions: The Michigan Association of REALTORS. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Environmental Council, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Suburbs Alliance, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and the Oakland. NAACP-Detroit branch. and “The PAL Leadership Monroe counties. • Food System Economic Council is investing in regions because it believes Partnership in Southeast they have the will and energy Michigan: $40,000 for sup­ to be part of Michigan's eco­ port of a farm-to-schools nomic turnaround." turnaround,'" said lunch program in Wayne Rustem. “The council County that will provide received 29 proposals from healthy, fresh foods to stu­ multi-county regions across dents. • Michigan F Suburbs Michigan. The leadership council carefully selected Alliance: $75,000 to launchi “Millennial those demonstrating the abil­ a Mayors ity to form successful collab­ Congress" that will brin orations focused on improv­ together civic leaders and young adults to cultivate a ing their region." WMSA is among nine new generation of problem­ grantees that received a com­ solvers in Wayne. Oakland bined total of $850,000 from and Monroe counties. the Kellogg Foundation and • Rotary Camps and represent broad regional Services of Traverse City: coalitions, each with specific $150,000 to support the objectives for regional col­ “Grand Vision Decision.” laboration and economic The grant will advance development. The other strategies to create afford­ 2009 grantees are: able housing, promote • Lansing Economic Area regional transit, trails and Partnership: $150,000 to community walkways as assist in mapping regional well as agricultural and local assets in preparation for a food initiatives in Grand comprehensive regional Traverse, Wexford, Antrim, development 111 strategy. Other Leelanau and Benzie coun­ partners include the Mid- ties. Michigan Environmental • Northeast Michigan Action Council and the Council of Governments Michigan Trails and (NEMCOG): $40,000 for a Greenways Alliance. program to convene leaders • Tourism Economic to develop an effective Development Council of the regional prosperity alliance Detroit Metro Convention for Alpena, Alcona, and Visitors Bureau: » Cheboygan, Crawford, $75,000 to support Emmet, Montmorency, “Developing the D,” a plan Oscoda and Otsego counties. to build a “Destination • Southwest Michigan Districts” initiative that will Planning Commission: attract and retain residents, $20,000 to expand its prodraw new visitors and spur motional efforts boosting investment in Wayne, public awareness of the Macomb !4 growth potential in Van Buren, Berrien and Cass counties. • Northern Initiatives: $150,000 to increase promo­ of tion environmental tourism and awareness of the Upper Peninsula as one of the world's greatest natural and cultural destinations. including working with the Sault Tribe of the Chippewa to develop a system of shar­ ing tribal heritage as part of the sustainable tourism offer­ ings throughout all 15 coun­ ties in the Upper Peninsula. With Kellogg Foundation support, PAL has assisted 49 grantees across the state with more than $5.4 million to strengthen their organiza­ tions. primarily in the areas of preserving green space, urban revitalization . and farmland preservation. The Regional Prosperity Initiative grantees will receive assistance from PAL in developing communica­ tions and assessment of their progress,” said Dr. Soji Adelaja, co-director of PAL, and director the MSU Land Policy Institute. “In addition, each grantee has the opportunity to make use of PAL expertise and also research from the MSU Land Policy Institute to help them work together with their multi-sector collaborators.” To learn more about PAL's pillars for prosperity. and information on the Regional Prosperity Initiative work, visit www.peopleandland.com. I isitea iW M| ^ONTEMPO taw Mt f Boutique /A.C'1 • We ve got you covered with the latest products and trends. -—J .IXL_ X L X_ _ Ooohs and ahhhs come with the territory. Gift Certificates Available Aveda - Redken - Nioxin 'I (I u Kent County seeks help in locating suspect 616-891-1095 % 9351 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com v ‘A GET PERSONAL £ The Kent County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public's help in locating a suspect who may have been involved in stealing credit cards and checks from vehi­ cles in Gaines and Byron townships. The suspect has been iden­ tified as Natalie Renee Seeley, 26, of Kentwood. Deputies believe Seeley has been entering unlocked 3 attached garages and stealing purses, checkbooks, credit cards and other forms of identification from vehicles. Over the past three months, she is believed to be respon­ sible for more than 20 crimi­ nal complaints and several thousand dollars in credit card fraud. So far, the police have been unable to locate Seeley intent and are asking anyone with information concerning her location to contact the Kent County Sheriff s Department at 616-632-6100, option 1 or Silent Observer at 616-7442345. ■ l m3 '.A Im gD il IW MW ^Suy any Ki I® 01 n 7^1 two charms or spacers andyet w U: the hracehet (Sfree. 2?^ ;.42% Y(sofits (dl Pandora andsimilar. IS 0 Free Layaway and Gift Wrapping S I N C E 4 1 9 4 9 a SwierengA E R S PERSONALITY Silver Jewelry Collection ► I I 9369 Cherry Valley, S.E. Caledonia i 616-891-5750 Caledonia Women's Club celebrates Members of the Caledonia Women’s Club met on Dec. 1 to celebrate the holiday and prepare for their poinsettia sale on Dec. 5. Funds raised at the sale will benefit the scholarship fund. The next meeting of the Caledonia Women’s Club will be in March of 2009. (Photo by Patricia Johns) MH, s �I i I The Sun and News. Saturday. December 6, 2008. Page 3 Orangeville Community Outreach bringing resident together bb * j i: .x k7 w j\ is' <• I A XN s? $ NN SS ' Children write letters to Santa !K"n $. N .S X '* & & k I iX NS N? « NJ I IL . ’ IU. Ij 14/ J IS fadT1* -h, ’W J l’|' .» J ?j "Ill l^l -Mt I Hi®,1 lib,,,1 tes i .I• • closer to services offered in by Patricia Johns ing to bring the community able. communities. Sondra Lubbers said. other Staff Writer together and to make sure Orangeville Community that all Orangeville residents “One of the problems is that Sometimes, while they may Outreach members are work- have access to services avail- some of our residents are live closer to sen ices offered in Allegan or Kalamazoo County, they cannot use those senices because they are Orangeville Township •• and Barn County residents. 0 One of the sen ices OCO o o is working on is to make the Soup s On food distribution program work more smooth­ ly and consistently. This program is housed at the Orangeville Township Fire Department. Soup’s On works with Second Harvest to distribute surplus foods to local residents. Currently, the cost to Soup’s On for this service is S75 a week to pay for food delivery. The OCO is hoping that those who can will make donations to keep the service viable. “The OCO is just three months young.” said Mark Englerth. “We are working to see the best ways to serve the community.” Craig Stolsonburg noted that the group hopes to attract more volunteers. He is hoping to bring in some­ one to talk about managing finances and perhaps other programs. “We hope our organiza­ tion can help bring the coun­ together and people ty ’ _ Katie Muller has her letter to Santa already to go. She put her mailbox in the together.” he said. Caledonia Merchants Association box which will be placed near the tree in the D&W Some of the needs the group has identified is a day plaza. (Photo by Patricia Johns) I fille r I by Patricia Johns Santa's Assistant This year the Caledonia Merchants Association and the Christmas Celebration committee of the Middleville Development Downtown Authority decided to help make it a little easier for chil- Hll itinrniila i i .nia al» M J A-H HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com M ir l.nndrith ZUAUTY TREATERS 269*205-4900 Oowatowa MattlNfl OR Stif St, KMklMf Uett * M (N«n.l SMNrf Frw. DrW R.liR. • 2S« e*<w refln. 2 •J 4.25 to$4.75 rz 1 ALL SEATS I • ffMCiwpl mini! «vWHin<j . > ’GIFT CARDS r*# ki iffier I1NMJ $1.00 C9*p9ll ftr rrtry $10.00 in gift cunb rI iI I i MOVIE b O Nopttm (J) Stadium Siting SHOWTIMES 1275 12/11 O ® PUNISHER: WAR ZONE R) SAT/SUMTUE 12 10. 2 30. 5.00. 7 25. 9 50 FRVMONWED.TH 5 00. 725. 9 50 OFOUR CHRISTMASES PG-13) SAT/SUNTUE 12 30. 2:40. 4 45. 6 50. 9-00 FFWON/WED/TH 4 45. 6 50. 9 00 (TTWIUGHT (PG-13) SAT^lWTUE 11 GO. 1 40. 4 20. 700. 940 FRVMONMED/TH 420. 700.9 40 MU (PG) SAT/SUhfcTUE 11 40, 200. 4 10. 6 30, 8 50 FRIMOH WED/TH 4:10.6 30. 8 50 . <z o i ■ i i «■ r* o wi w• •* _ —■ —■ —• «■ — — I Bl V=~ BF=B K s: 2O<^r OWIfMtC WHT’ M on 1 —I dren in both communities to communicate with Santa. Special Santa mailboxes were erected in both commu­ nities. and the following arc some of the letters that have been sent to Santa (spelling was not corrected, and only first names were used). The Sun and News will print “Letters to Santa” on a space-available basis in the Dec. 13 and 20 issues. Santa does remind everyone that he knows that good boys and girls arc wailing for him to arrive on Christmas, but giving is always better than getting. Dear Santa, Have a Merry Christmas. God loves you! I hope you have a wonderful time giving presents. Have a great Christmas! Olivia Caledonia Dear Santa, I've been a very good girl this year. I really only would want 2 things. First I would like my mom and dad to be able to make our house pay­ ment. Second. I would like to get Rock Band for my whole family. Love. - •- r Check i/5 out for your - fiL *E new’ ‘Holiday 'Hairstyle 1 < shear 122 E. Main I Middleville, Ml 49333 •• pleasure ^795-77191 St. 1 // a HAIR D ESIGNERS MS y S’ ’ care program in the commu­ nity and getting more servic­ es coming from the county to the Orangeville area. One place where OCO is seeing success is in training volunteers to drive the Red Cross \an which is now parked at Oranges die. Oranges ille Community Outreach works closels with other Barry County agencies such as the Commission on United Way. Aging, Action. Community Anonymous. Alcoholics Veterans Affairs and the VFW. Michigan State University Extension and Love Inc. OCO is also working closely with the Barry Community Foundation. In fact, donations can be sent to the community foundation * marked BCF-OCO. Currently, the OCO is working on providing nonperishable items tor the local food pantry and items such as paper towels, toilet paper and cleaning products which cannot be purchased with food stamps. The OCO also praised Da\e rinkert at the Gun Lake Grind for his annual winter coat and boot drive. Donations to either the food or coat drive can be dropped off at the Orangeville Township Hall on Sunday. Dec. 7. from 5 to 6 p.m. during the annual tree-lighting ceremony. Donations can be sent to the OCO. PO Box 321. Shelbyville. Ml. 49344. For information or to volunteer, contact Englerth at 269-8381289 or Stolsonburg at 269838-3349. CHS music performances celebrate the holiday On Monday. Dec. 15. the four Caledonia High School choirs will perform seasonal music beginning at 7 p.m. The concert, in the per­ forming arts center at the high school, is free and open to the public On Tuesday. Dec. 16 the band will play in the per­ forming arts center. That same night, the orchestra w ill present a holiday pops con­ cert in the cafeteria. This per­ will formance include desserts and beverages as well as music both familiar and less often performed. For more information about any of these perform­ ances, call the high school at 616-891-8129. Madison Caledonia Dear Santa. My name is Olivia. I have been a very, very good girl. Please bring me a dollhouse. Olivia, Caledonia WINTER IRENE SHOW Dear Santa. I hope my mom gets some money. And love is the best gift. Anonymous, Caledonia ot** S0’/° Dear Santa, I would like a Nintendo DS this year. It is a lot to ask but can you get me some games with that. Love, Allexis Middleville PS, I would like the horse and monkey I IJiznbrl h Arden Do you have extra flex dollars? Do you want new fashion wear? Eye & ENT Specialists will be hosting an end of the year, Flex spending, Winter trunk show on •II Wednesday, December 10th, 2008. Come in and shop the newest styles in frames. Enjoy refreshments and great deals! Dear Santa, I would like a stuffed dog. h Love, Jill Caledonia Dear Santa, Mv GF name is Joel and I 'm 5 years old. I would like a motorcycle, train set and racecars. Love, Joel Dear Santa. I would like Spike the dinosaur and a big train set. Hot Wheels, Tony Stewart pjs and race cars, and an army set. Thanks, Love, David. I ’m 7 years old Caledonia 1:00PM-7:00PM DECEMBER 10th, 2008 A. s COME IN & ENJOY: » b ,9 JILLS UL DISCOUNTED FRAMES AND LENSES DRAWINGS FOR LARGER DISCOUNTS REFRESHMENTS Eye & ENT Specialists I 9090 South Rodgers Ct 8 Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-2001 EYE & E.N.T. Specialists. PLC �Page 4/The Sun and News. Saturday, December 6. 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 1 Welcome to 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying AU of the Bible to All of Life Thy Rev Richard J. Miller is ’ Truth Morning. 9:30 am Evening: 6.00 pm — Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 Radio Broadcast. Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm - Bible Study trDavid M. Snyder, Minister of Music Sunday School..................... BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual 9:45 a.m. Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) Word of Life Clubs............................... 6:45 p.m. middlevillecrc.org 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 • www. redeemercovenant .orc * ‘di »*& 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in 11^ Irving) 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wtdnc^day Scnice. 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches exe/chl7897 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street Worship . 9:30 a.m. Church: (269) 795-2391 9957 Cherry Valley - • « Caledonia. Ml. 49316 Phone: 616-891-1512 www.caledoniacrc.org GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM 122 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 Meeting you, your friends, and your family right w here you 're at. Pastor Scott Greenway Senior Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHU RCH <1 9:00. 9:30 & II: 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! . a___ I _ ___ JOURNEY CHURCH Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia www.thejchurch.com CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:00 a.m. Worship, children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades December 7 - 2nd Sunday in Advent (presented by our Youth) Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.orI Ch erryVXlley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) :«vxnt l.wthti »a rn vlt-m\u wld 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. Sunday School for All Ages........................... 11:00 I a.m. www.stpaulcaledonia.org 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............. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club Call for info. Bible Study.. ...................................Thurs. 9:30 a.m. IS fa cornerstone it church www.comerchurch.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday........ DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Ao*'1’" ? Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 afl fa Everyone is welcome! taw Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wayfarercc.org Mniiini Fellowship Church " 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52'1 and 48" St I Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Phone: (269) 948-2261 Wiki !• Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 lkkial /I Bible ^CJhurch 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616)891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord" Sunday School for all ages Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Worship >> 58 It ,1 s 9:30 a.m. di I 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor M'H'w. wh itneyvi llebihle. org I 6:30 p.m. IFCA I N Tf A A HlCWIl Yankee Springs Bible Church t Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship..................................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................. 11:00 a.m. ► - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Sun. Evening Worship............................................ 6:30 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............................. 7:00 p.m. A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America Ik (rails Whitneyville Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 i sHlaiiijj Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. 6:00 PM Mdkkii Wk Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 8:30 AM (Traditional) *11:00 AM (Contemporary) mm : Ik inti An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Sunday Worship Services: CHURCH Finding the Way Together! for vibrant praise & worship,» gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church A Place For YOU! 4:00 pm 9:30 am irafefells Join us Sundays at 10 am Helping Others Through God} Loving Grace I I COMMUNITY £ M JL IT Illi nit Jsl to WAYFARER Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God ■’s'-_^r iw A 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 • i ‘new k Pastor Robert Gerke Middleville Wesleyan Church Peace Church / IIS’ www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Pioneer Club Wednesdays ........................... 6:30 p.m. Itety ava 'abk’ ihicuobc-ji freryone is u«ekome. Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. day ofyour week Website: 9266 Parmelee Road W Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 930 a.m. and Sunday School Nursery available during services 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 * Phone: (616) 868-6437 A Place of Refuge 11 00am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies Pastor Scott E. Manning www.lakesidecommunity.org Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite 8 • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 [Sunday 8 30am - Traditional @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Royle Bailard Leighton Church i Make rrr the best Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 Located in Leighton Township Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornint? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Sunday Services tKIje (Bib tEame J J jftletljoinst Cfjurd) J 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) c .’I 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepagcs.com (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm v & 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 10:00 a.m. .. 5:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Pastor Jim Rocmke f .”.11 708 W. Main Street Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........... ♦ 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia www.cherryvalleychurch.org I » 9:30 am Worship Service MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Class................................. 11:00 a.m. Ct rovlw 4 f> _ The Family of God for All People 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www .livinghopeassembly. org (616) 698-0749 Sunday Evening Service..................... www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 (a skit) r----- 21.. Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm ....11: HI a.m. Sunday School....................................... 11:00 a.m. Bethlehem Sunday Worship Experience Sunday Morning Worship Service .. Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) Loving God, Loving People • Hf- I Caledonia > Redeemer Covenant Church Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Yourh WWW,ala.skabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 Living Hope Assembly of God Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST AT. A SKA All walks, One faith TJutton ^United Preformed' Church Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 k ■WrJ �1 T The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008/ Page 5 Area churches schedule special holiday services 1 ■ A'A iV| “ X, Ik X. * \ x 4 hi .'M •s % is ■* i '3® \ < * L • M * (P/Yf 1 w I • <• • • 3 re in ■ .1 ■’ «in® I: lining i * IT: jrsctm -« • r • S3 c I I it 7 9 \l\ ■ 1 lili (F I' by Patricia Johns S/a# Writer Each year J-Ad Graphics invites area churches to send in information about special holiday services. These are presented on a space-available basis. Representatives from any church wishing to participate in this can e-mail information about upcoming services to patricia@jadgraphics.com. The dead­ line for information is each Tuesday afternoon by 2 p.m. Hastings Hastings First United Methodist Church at 209 W. Green St. welcomes every­ one to attend any or all of its upcoming services and pro­ grams. Dec. 7 - Children will present a Christmas program called ‘With Every Christmas Card I Make’ dur­ ing the 10 a.m. worship serv­ ice. Pancakes will be served in the fellowship hall from 8 to 10 a.m. A free-will offer­ ing will be collected to sup­ port the Haiti 2009 spring mission trip. JuBellation Dec. 14 Handbell Choir will share its Christmas program ‘Mary, Joseph, and the Baby' with the congregation during both worship services at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Dec. 14 - at 7 p.m. the 22member chancel choir will share a Christmas Cantata ‘An Evening in December' the season. The second serv­ at a special evening event. ice will be led by a contem­ Accompanied by Mark porary praise band. On Dec. Doster, the cantata will 7, the church will celebrate include a variety of choral the Lord's Supper at both and solo music. A love offer­ services. On Dec. 14, the children's ing of non-perishable food items will go to a local food Christmas pageant will be pantry. Light refreshments presented at both services. will be served following the On Dec. 21, the praise team will jazz up the service with program. Dec. 21-7 p.m. - Live songs for the season with a Under the Dome will present modern twist. Every Saturday during Road to ‘Rock Mass Bethlehem' featuring Steve Advent through Dec. 20 Reid as Joseph, with music there will be a contemplative by Fish Headz, who will sing service at 5:30 p.m. which music from artists such as encourages worshippers to Faith Hill, Big Daddy pause for a moment during Weave, the Zombies, Selah the season, and reflect on and others. No admission is what God has given. The last of these services, charged for this event. Light refreshments will be served on Dec. 20, will be a service of consolation. This is following the program. Dec. 24 - The birth of designed especially for those Jesus will be celebrated in having a hard time being joy­ two different worship servic­ ous during the holidays for a es on Christmas Eve. The 6 variety of reasons — the p.m. service will be led by death of loved ones, a battle Fish Headz and will end with with illness, a change in a candle lighting. The 11 employment or family status. p.m. service will be led by This service will allow wor­ the chancel choir, and every­ shippers time to light candles one celebrates the birth of and to seek prayer or anoint­ Jesus together at midnight ing with oil as part of the with candle lighting. Light healing process. The highlight of the refreshments will be served Christmas season will be the following both services. services on First Presbyterian Church special of Hastings has plans for the Christmas Eve, Wednesday, holiday season. The 9 a.m. Dec. 24. A family service service will be led by the designed especially for chil­ chancel choir, with music of dren will be held at 7 p.m. At Giving Tree benefits United Way The Gun Lake Grind, located at 11925 S. Marsh Road, will be the site of the Giving Tree this Christmas to benefit Barry County United Way. The Giving Tree is a decorated uniquely Christmas tree that will be given away in a drawing at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. People are invited to purchase tick­ ets for $1 each or seven tick­ ets for $5. Guests may enter as many times as they would like until Dec. 19. The tree is about four feet tall with green lights with red poinsettia bulbs and wreaths. Kelly Brinkert came up with the idea of the tree to help people in the communi­ ty“If we all give a little, we can help a lot,” reads the flier advertising the tree. Gun Lake Grind owner Dave Brinkert said of his wife, Kelly, “She’s a giving woman. We're all about helping the neighborhood. We’re trying to help every­ body in any way we can.” This will be the first year the Brinkerts have organized I a Giving Tree, but this is not their first time helping the community. Dave said he is > afe _ -i a y;’ -C- £ € I - - * > Vi r.® 1. <■ 1 ♦ the 11 p.m. candlelight serv­ ice, the chancel choir will present “The Winter Rose, a cantata by. Joseph Martin. First Presbyterian Church, “A Church for All Ages" invites everyone to join in preparing their hearts for the coming of the Lord. The church is located just south of the courthouse at 231 S. Broadway. Call with ques­ tions at 269-945-5463. Thornapple Valley Church at 2750 M-43 Highway, south of Hastings, will hold Christmas services at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Christmas Eve services will be held at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Caledonia Spirit of Life Lutheran Church will host Christmas for Kids Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Area children are invited to come and learn the Christmas story, sing, make crafts and have fun. Christmas for Kids will be in the gymnasium of Cross Creek Charter Academy on the comer of Kalamazoo and 76th Street. For more infor­ mation, call Pastor Bart 5* Brauer at 616-891-2004. The Christmas Eve wor­ ship service will be at 5 p.m. and a Christmas Day service will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to wor­ ship and celebrate the birth of the Savior. Spirit of Life worships in the gymnasium of the academy. Valley Thornapple Church Caledonia at 8950 Kraft Ave. SE at Emmons Lake Elementary School, will hold Christmas service at 10 a.m. Dec. 14. There will be no Christmas Eve service at the Thornapple Valley Church Caledonia campus. Middleville At the Middleville United Methodist Church, a group of Middleville families are making final plans for a community-wide Christmas dinner for folks who may not have enough to eat or will be alone during the holiday. The event will be held on Monday night, Dec. 22, at the church. The free dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. "We’re hoping that fami­ lies in the Middleville area will join us for the dinner," said Don Boysen, one of the organizers of the event. "We especially want to invite any­ one who cannot afford a hol­ iday dinner or who would be alone to be our guest." A full course dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit cup, rolls, beverage and desserts will be on the menu. "All that we're asking is for you to give us a call and let us know the number from your family that will be there," said Boysen. Call 269-795-9266 or 269-7953519 by Dec. 15. Orangeville St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is holding special Advent services each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 21, at 9:30 a.m. the service will be a tra­ ditional service of lessons and carols. Christmas Eve services will begin with carols at 7 p.m. followed by the Eucharist. St. Francis is located at 11850 W. Nine Mile Road, Orangeville. For more infor­ mation call 269-664-4345. I Local student to participate in nationally broadcast St. Olaf Christmas Festival St. Olaf College Junior Schaner Michael of Caledonia will participate in the 2008 St. Olaf Christmas Festival - one of America's longest-running celebrations of Christmas. Schaner, a member of the Chapel Choir, is appearing in four perform­ ances Dec. 4 through 7. A baritone, Schaner is majoring in church music. He is the son of Charles Schaner of Caledonia. The St. Olaf Christmas Festival, which began in 1912, is a two-hour service of hymns, carols, choral works and orchestral selec­ tions that celebrate the birth of Christ. This year's theme is My Spirit Sings of Wondrous Things. It will be performed by more than 500 student musicians in five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra, under the leader­ ship of conductor Anton Armstrong, ‘78. More than 12.000 students, alumni and friends of the college attend the four sold-out perform­ ances presented at St. Olaf annually. The Sunday, Dec. 7, per­ formance of the 2008 Christmas Festival will be broadcast live and streamed online by Minnesota Public r Radio at 3:30 p.m. Public tel­ evision stations across the nation will broadcast a onehour program of the 2007 Christmas Festival, Christmas at St.Olaf: Where Peace and Love and Hope Abide, and A St. Olaf Christmas in Norway (2006) during the holiday season. Check local listings for broadcast times. z * 4 W £ S' J ' A? ’ S• 4J .3- 4 5Oth birthday Susan Stiver 11 'a r*x ► 2 t’ I x: xj x-n NJ vC UJ XI ^3 >7 < -xf « - 06681451 ■-S- • - ' _• £- to' » ’ I ■/ * *• The Giving Tree is at the Gun Lake Grind on Marsh Road. Tickets will be sold to benefit the Barry County United Way. having a coat, boot and hat drive at his coffee shop throughout the winter, some­ thing he has done for five years.* For more information, call Kelly Brinkert at Gun Lake Grind at 269-672-5541. 1 4 ‘.J in • 4 I * Candy Cane Lane aids Caledonia bands Area residents can take a festive journey of lights as they explore Candy Cane Lane at Caledonia High School. Drivers move slowly through a light display at the high school. There will be big cookies and hot chocolate, and band students will be per­ forming at the top of each hour. Caledonia band members will accept donations for this event. All funds raised will support the band program. Candy Cane Lane is open from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Friday, Dec. 12, Saturday, Dec. 13, Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Thornapple Valley Church Caledonia Campus Emmons Lake Elementary School 8950 Kraft Ave. SE Caledonia * I < t Service time: Sun 10:00AM For more information call 616-891-2170 or visit www.tvcweb.com I < I ( ■■ I �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday. December 6, 2008 I 4U Kyle Howard Fate David Lee Hanford CLEARWATER, FLORI­ DA - Kyle Howard Fate, age 44. of Clearwater, Florida formerly of Alto passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was bom October 19, 1964 in East Grand Rapids. He was the son of Howard and Geraldine (Higgins) Fate formerly of Ionia. He was preceded in death by his parents. He will be deeply missed and is survived by his daugh­ ter Emily Joy Fate of Clearwater, Florida; his brother John (Jan) Fate of Ionia; his sister Julie (Don) Suwyn of Hastings; his Russ nephews Russ (Amy) other family members, and WAYLAND - David Lee friends. Hanford of Wayland, passed Kyle graduated from away suddenly at home 1 Caledonia High School. He Thursday, December 4, 2008 r worked most of his adult life at the age of 53. in sales. He was an avid dirt He w as the son of Maurice bike rider and loved outdoor and Grace Hanford, bom in sports. He had an outgoing Grand Rapids on December generous spirit and was a 27, 1954 and lived in Kent true friend to all. and Barry counties during Cremation has taken place. his lifetime. Arrangements were made by He graduated from A Life Tribute FuneralCare Caledonia High School and in Largo, Florida. was a truck driver for most of A memorial service is his life; most recently he planned for Saturday, drove cement delivery for December 20, 2008 at 1:00 Consumers Concrete. p.m. at Hastings Assembly He married Deborah Suwyn, Brett Suwyn, Tim of God, 1674 W. State Rd r Colburn in Hastings and that (Christina) Suwyn, Mark Hastings, Michigan. Pastor marriage ended in divorce. Fate; niece Shawna (Chris) Clayton Garrison will con­ He loved to tinker with Hubbarth as well as many duct the service. vehicles, plumbing and elec­ trical work. He also loved hunting, fishing and plowing Gavin Charles Krueger snow. He was always a fun and MIDDLEVILLE - Gavin He is survived by his dad cousins, Clayton, Isaac, Charles Krueger, age 4 and mom. Dale and Carrie Maeson, Tyler, Darrick, months, of Middleville Krueger; big brother, Dale Andrea, Aubri, and Lydia; Dorothy Frances returned home to his IV; big - sister, Madison; great aunts and uncles, Betty •2 Heavenly Father on grandparents, Darrell and Hubbard, Rick and Maureen MIDDLEVILLE Wednesday, November 26, Joan Williamson of Krueger; and many other rel- Dorothy Frances Knoll, age 2008. Middleville, Don and Fran atives and friends. 96, of Middleville, went We are comforted each Krueger of Middleville; Private services will be home to be with her Lord and time we close our eyes and great grandmothers, Serilda held celebrating Gavin’s life. Savior Tuesday, on see your beautiful smile. Gainey of Iowa, Nina In lieu of flowers, the fam­ December 2, 2008. When we sleep we hear your Krueger of Florida; uncles ily requests memorial contri­ Dorothy was bom on June gentle laugh and see your and aunts, Jeremy Krueger, butions please be made to St. 23, 1912 in Highland Park, embracing smile. We know Theresa Kilmer, Beth (Jesse) Jude's Children's Hospital, the daughter of Ralph and that you are smiling at your Strzyzewski, Carli (Garrett) Condolences may be sent Bessie Carmona. big sister in Heaven now. We Rekis, Brenda Jackson, online at www.mkdfuneralII Her husband of 39 years, will miss you deeply but we David (Kristy) Williamson; home.com H . Joseph Knoll, preceded her know that one day we will all in death as well as three be together again. brothers, and one sister. Kenneth Jackson Gavin was preceded in Dorothy was a very caring death by his sister, Morgan ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - held Tuesday, December 9, and loving mother to her two Rylcc; great grandparents, Kenneth E. Jackson, age 69, 2008 at Whitneyville Bible children, often sacrificing Charles and Pearl of Albuquerque, N.M. for­ Church, 8655 Whitneyville her own wants and needs for Zichterman, Donald merly of Middleville, passed Ave. S.E., at 11 a.m. Rev. them. Williamson, Louise Miller, away Wednesday, December Neal Stockeland officiating. She lived many years in Dale D. Krueger, Sr., Francis 3, 2008. Interment at Mt. Hope Grand Haven, where she Driver. raised her family and worked Funeral services will be Cemetery, Middleville. Visitation will be held on as a cook for the Elks Club Monday. December 8 from 4 and a local Girl Scout camp, to 6 p.m. at Beeler Funeral later working as a cook at Grand Valley State College. Home, Middleville. Bar-t>*r* 3*lor-> In her younger years Arrangements made by 'asonv 'e i arms < 'onia Funeral Home, Dorothy taught children’s Beeler Specializing in Men's & Boys' Haircuts Open Mon.-Fri. 9am • 9pm • Sat. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday Middleville. I loving person who loved to joke all the time and was the greatest dad. In addition to his parents, survivors include his daugh­ ter, Kara Hanford-French; son, Joshua Hanford; grand­ children Michael and Tiffanie French; sisters, Knoll | FREE HairCUt S-1 O°° * after 12 paid visits I 1 mJ u > * I 0’ Sunday school classes and served as a Girl Scout leader. Following the death of her husband and in her late 60”s, she moved to Colorado Springs. Dorothy's love for chil­ dren allowed her to establish and run a day care center until her late 70’s and then cared for two elderly women in her home. In her early 80 s, Dorothy returned to Michigan and at the age of 87, served in the Missionettes program at her church, helping young girls learn Bible verses. Dorothy is survived by her two children, daughter. Pamela and (Alan) Hackney of Caledonia, and son, Ronald and (Laura) Knoll of Cheney, WA, and her God­ daughter Geraldine and (Richard) Cory of Howell. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and 21 great­ grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the Grand Rapids First Assembly of God Church. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association. www.stroofuneralhome.com <http://www.stroofuneralhome.com> i •h’’ k to?« & (is Ik SiB Wi .1- I 1 I> I Evelyn E. Lass | f Enjoy & Have Your Happiest] [ _Holiday Ever!! j tLQlidqyEyerH. <«-■ «> f J Site E, HAIR CUT Norma Hanford, Bonnie (Clyde) Swainston and Nancy (Frank) Logan; spe­ cial friend, Carol Martines; nieces and nephews, Amy, Michael, Frank and Andrew (Katie); many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Xavyer French. He is at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel in 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family will receive friends on Monday 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dan Grabil offici­ ating. To honor his wishes cre­ mation will follow the serv­ ices. Please share your memo­ ries of David with the family at www.lauerfh.com. g Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads 06681420 Brian McKeown D.D.S. 269.795.4400 OPEN MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS USE YOUR BENEFITS COME AND VISIT US BEFORE THE NEW YEAR! 4525 N. M-37 HWY. SUITE A MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 Middleville Family Dentist CALEDONIA - Evelyn E. Lass, age 97, of Caledonia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1,2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. She is survived by her children, Patricia (William) Maher, Shirley (Joe) Bartkus, Gary (Beverly) Lass, Jerry (Janice) Lass; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Jackiewicz; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Evelyn were held I Wednesday at St. Paul I I Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Gerke officiat­ ing. Interment was at Holy Comers Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfu- Buying Scrap Gold for Cash SINCE s W % See# 19 4** I 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center ill �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008/ Page 7 •II Caledonia High School inducts 32 into the National Honor Society w • — I * -_<■ ir * ■ < fe A M' 1 t VJ i ¥>> «« ■ J A* <?■ *u4 4 t F^* I r •«> 9^ L II 2ft w 7 7 - Y Us 1 I _ A*; HI I r < 3c - J - V1\ f* -X The Caledonia High School National Honor Society has 32 new members who were inducted in November. They are already hard at work serving the community by sponsoring a toy and food drive from December 8-12. ■■ Si S*!! SS’ JS. * * JM; to r •I 1 Gist ' i Ml I fix JI oiSaih ■im aiiriv fc lokii ya i in HHi B * lli Klklc it® ' is On Monday, Nov. 10, Caledonia High School wel­ comed 32 new members into the Caledonia Chapter of the National Honors Society at a ceremony at the school. The ceremony focused on the building blocks of life, using the metaphor of Legos, to inspire them with a sturdy foundations of scholarship, leadership, service and char­ acter. The new members went through a candle-lighting ceremony to signify how the fire has been lit in their hearts to serve their school and community. They were inducted by Principal Jim Glazier, a former NHS mem­ ber himself. “It was a very formal cere­ mony, and I felt honored to be inducted,” said new mem­ ber Alex Schroeder. Also inducted were Jacob Anderson, Heather Bailey, Nicole Kelsey Canada, Chase, Courtney Corson, Hillary Cullison, Holly Durkee, Andrea Engerson, Vanessa Foerch, Christine State Rep. Brian Calley gives the official oath of office to Barry and Ionia county students before they participate in the Lawmaker for a Day event. Local students serve as Mawmakers for a day’ A More than 30 local stu­ ■J dents and their parents trav­ ■ eled to Lansing this week to take part in Rep. Brian * Calley's second annual I F 4 "Lawmaker for a Day" event as a reward for winning the n r lawmaker's Summer Reading V Contest. I * * ft The student winners and L their parents met with Calley, took part in a mock Sarah Krumrie lights a candle as part of her induction committee hearing, watched into the Caledonia High School National Honor Society an actual session from the House gallery and got a spe­ in November. cial tour of the Capitol. Frey, Jessica Ganzevoort, Murphy, Michelle Nemmers, Danielle Harris, Ashley David O'Hagan, Alyssa Alison Schubert, Herrick, Petz, Taryn Helm, Amanda Kimes, Alexander Kelsey Steketee, Amanda Morley, Tamburrino, Abrielle Tatro, Emily Kuck, Melissa Morley, PeriAnne Tracy Tiemeyer, Danielle Angeline Upton, Dakota VandenBout, vandenToorn and Megan Whitney. 1 Hour MASSAGE Caledonia High The FREE HAIRCUT with Massage Purchase School NHS is involved in community service through­ Mention this ad for -A- re1761 West M-43 Hwy. € out the school year. This -x Ste. #1 year’s food and toy drives Hastings, MI 49058 HAIRCOLOR or HIGHLIGHT begin Monday, Dec. 8, and ______________ EXPIRES 1/31/09_____________ Si* Vn end Dec. 12. The group is 269-945-3888 encouraging students to - -Jil bring in toys for the WZZM4879 Deer Run • Middleville 13 Angel Tree and non-per­ ishable food items for food /X baskets to be distributed to needy families in the area. 06681355 Food and toys can be J dropped off at the high school office next week. ‘45-« "The 'Lawmaker for a Day' program this year was a hit with both the students and parents," said Calley, RPortland. "It's a great way for students to get a firsthand look at state government and have fun in the process." Winners this year included Courtney Moses of Freeport and Sabriah and Jordan Postma of Middleville. "We have some very dedi­ cated readers in our area, and it was a pleasure to meet Calley them," Callev said. L r "Learning about the political process will give these stu­ dents a great start in learning about our overall system of democracy." Calley sponsors the sum­ mer reading contest each year to help students retain and improve upon their read­ ing skills. Elementary school students in Barry and Ionia counties picked up special contest bookmarks at local libraries and kept track of the books they read over the summer. 1 I COMMUNITY FOOD & GIFT DRIVE *5.00 OFF L^> ■ I November 10th December 15th DawnSalon 1 269-7^5-3003 I LU First (Rehab i* Bl# PHYSICAL THERAPY ** •.A * . fl I YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit INSURANCE Medicare BC/BS Workman’s Comp Auto Accidents PPOM ProvidersPriority Health Most other insurances accepted Bryan Hemingway MPT If- 4624 N. M37 HWY Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Alexis Snyder MPT Winterfest meeting set 10% Discount for Dec. 10 Coupon for any The Gun Lake Winterfest Donation Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, atthe Bib, located at 11 126th Ave., at the corner of 126th and Patterson. Community members who would like to help plan Winterfest events or volun­ teer at the event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, should plan to attend the meeting. For more information about the event, contact Chairwoman Winterfest Jenny Boerman at jennyboerman@yahoo.com. In the spirit of Christmas Eye & ENT Specialists will be collecting non-perishable food items and/or unwrapped gifts for families in need. All of these families have been nominated by friends and families of local churches and schools. Please drop off any donations to our office. I S7 ~ J l«M| All* M w ■ IliK k I r • x* *■ ill □ml I * / v"7 ■Ml MM i 8 I Zi I 4 �H Page 8/The Sun and News. Saturday, December 6, 2008 I I i Young actors will go to school on a Saturday ’ 1•I > r i by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Players will present a look inside Wayside School in a special 2 p.m. matinee performance of ‘Sideways Stories from Wayside School” at the First Baptist Church in Middleville, Saturday, Dec. 13. The Middle School Players will bring this Seattle Children's Theater produc­ •J tion to the stage from the pages of Louis Sachar’s hit series of books. Wayside School is a tee­ tering 30-story buildingK with one classroom on each floor. (The original plans had called for 30 classrooms on one floor. The architect sin­ cerely apologized for the mistake.) The cast features Levi Jackie Ryfiak, Pitman, Maddy VerHey, Janie Noah, and Cade Bowman as Wayside students. Their strange teacher is played by Camille Irvine, and a wacky recess supervisor (Ryan Lowery) has to cope with villians. A non-stop intrustion of wierd visitors features Lauren Jenkins, Morgan VanPutten, Carly Noah, J< BI I JI X i ■! BELLING , fl Cordy rophy, Alicia Czarnecki, Beth Blough, Dakota Jordan, Yvonne Ogrodzinski, with assorted cows, ghosts and dead rats Admission is free but donations will be accepted. www.kamuelleraccounting.com JOIN US After 44 years of dedicated service, Darlene Billett, Branch Manager - Caledonia, is retiring. There will be an Open House in her honor. Darlene Billett Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:30am - 3:00pm 627 E. Main St. • Caledonia I CHEMICAL BANK i—A £ v M&M* P, tr*c£H M222OO LT; The First Baptist Church | is on M-37 just north of L Middleville. b1 Xi Teacher Camille Irvine has gone into a trance much to the dismay of her students. Advanced Eyecare staff attends national conference Joy Fountain and Karen Panzegrau, both certified ophthalmic assistants with Advanced Eyecare Professionals, attended the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology conference in Atlanta last month. The conference offers an annual continuing education program, which allows atten­ dees an opportunity to earn credits and continue their education with leading pro­ fessionals and technicians from all over the world. The conference had more than 85 new courses, five new sub­ specialty sessions, course tracks, innovative eye care workshops and additional wet lab workshops for partic­ ipants to learn the latest in technology. Both Panzegrau and Fountain said they felt the conference was very worth­ while and that they learned a lot. They also mentioned that they are proud to be part of a practice that encourages staff to further their education in their fields. This allows each A- 2T BHHI ■ r 3 II f if ML* : % ••• 4 <J ‘ Ml MS to achieve my goal of becoming COT (certified a__ i___ __ \ m ophthalmic technician), said Fountain. “Not only did I learn more about ophthal­ mology, but also about my co-workers. It was a wonder­ ful experience." Iff* i THIS YEAR, STUFF THEIR w*• * J INSTEAD OF THEIR STOCKINGS. . .. ' - i• •• ) TT**-^* ■ ■■ ■ ■ w4 i —« - Mr l • >■ t,', • - Long after most holiday presents have been forgot­ ten, a gift of an investment from Edward Jones can still be I valued by those who received them. Karen Panzegrau (left) and Joy Fountain, certified ophthalmic assistants at Advanced Eyecare Professionals in Caledonia, recently attended a confer­ ence in Atlanta. individual to give the best patient care possible. 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Mueller Accounting 06681459 u is* �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008/ Page 9 III ■■ ■ Financial Focus jp,- 1- -C , A. * ■■ • w, w. jr < * Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 ** Z’j L ■* ’ k •t * t > Ij Create a year-end financial checklist A • • 3 lio, despite their decline in value. Can you buy them back? You can- but you need to follow the “wash sale” rules. If you want to claim your loss as a deduc­ tion. you can’t buy the same stock during the “wash sale” period - the day of the sale, the 30 days before the sale and the 30 days after the sale. (See your tax advisor for more information on wash sale rules.) •Put more money into your 401(k). Your 401(k) is a retirement-savings great vehicle - for several reasons. First, you typically con­ tribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Second, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. And third, you may have a dozen or more investment choices, so you can build a portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon and retirement goals. So, if you haven't exceeded the contribution limit (which, in 2008, is $15,500, or $20,500 if you're 50 or older), ask your employer to adjust your remaining paychecks to boost your contribution. Also, if you receive a yearend bonus, see if you can put Now that we ’ re in the hol ­ ■I 4 Jfl iday season, you probably have much to do. Still, you may find it worthwhile to ■ ■v take on one more task: draw- . I J < ing up a year-end financial JI ♦checklist. r What should go on your * list? Consider the following: • Sell your losers. From the 2007 through much of 2008, the stock market has gone through some rough times. Consequently, you may now own some stocks Here story teller Jennifer Ivinskas tells traditional American stories to students dur­ that are worth less than what ing Heritage Day observances at Kettle Lake Elementary School in Caledonia on you originally paid for them. November 21. (Picture by Patricia Johns) While this fact may not thrill you, there is a bright side: By selling some of your losers, you can offset capital gains you may have realized else­ where in your portfolio. If you didn't sell any winning stocks this year - and thus had no capital gains - you can use your losses to reduce up to $3,000 of ordinary income for 2008. And if your losses exceeded $3,000, you • k-, can carry them forward indefinitely and use them to offset gains or ordinary income in the future. • Observe “wash sale” 1 rules. One drawback to sell­ ing your losers is that you * Ha 1; may have wanted to keep vV these stocks in your portfo¥. 1 • J. < -jfe ? Bill V Heritage Day at Kettle Lake Elementary WiI Y ► —« ’ , Si • A• ■ ri k" I / r ■ • J* I -r..- X •-- - I some or all of it into your 401(k). • Add to your IRA. You actually have until April 15, 2009 to fully fund your tradi­ tional or Roth IRA for 2008, but if you can avoid waiting until the last minute, you might not have to come up with a big lump-sum pay­ ment. For the 2008 tax year, you can put up to $5,000 into your IRA, or $6,000 if you're 50 or older. • Make charitable contri­ butions. When you con­ tribute to a charitable organi­ zation - one that has received 501(c)(3) taxexempt status - your dona­ tions are generally tax­ deductible, provided you itemize your tax return. Plus, if you decide to donate a stock or other appreciated asset, you can avoid capital gains taxes when the asset is sold. If you can check most of these items off your year-end “to do” list, you'll close out 2008 on a high note - and position yourself for success in 2009 and beyond. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. -jutfiyr-.yi - i - •2 s JS' xl->-* ?£. »f Nt r Lake Elementary. (Photo by Patricia Johns) - *ss J i X Ls r®s^ 9 IOR»1 m u.: I Straw available through Barry Humane Society z (^hiLdhnn & tldidfb faudng (DcnfLdlAg fah. I’fclii H i-: . C J Hier DDS 891-1240 ■ ■ 23s 3 5 § Welcoming New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI * ■ 0ft'» MMH ■ MMi ■ ■ ! FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING J I 790 CHERRY VALLEY AVE., CALEDONIA, 49316 The Company Built by Referrals II > rd1' T»lHI . I 11*1’ ■ ■ " I I TRANE Whole House Humidifier " I $349.95 - 9 ■ < r • < <■ - Native American tales, art and life was part of the Heritage Day activities at Kettle I1 I wAJr - V ~£ I Installed on most furnaces “ Maintain comfortable humidity levels in your home I ’ this winter! No filling or dumping of water and no B I I filthy stagnant standing water. Just set the humidi- ■ stat and start enjoying your home again. | FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING 1 ; Call now to arrange a convenient time for your ■ installation The Barry County Humane Society will be offering free straw for dog­ houses on Saturday, Dec. 6. from 9 a.m. to noon. The straw will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at Barry County Animal Control, located at 540 N. Industrial Park Dr. in Hastings. be should Questions directed to the Humane Society at 269-945-0602. With cold, wet weather here, the Humane Society wants to remind everyone that all outside animals need proper shelter, with warm, dry bedding. Straw works well because it does not retain moisture, as blankets or towels do. Also, owners should check animals’ water twice a day for ice. All animals need fresh, open water everyday (snow is not a substitute). Extra food should be consid­ ered for outside animals in cold weather. <• A i I 1 Join with I £51 to feed the hungry! * *5 December 1st through December 19th Seif Chiropractic will be offering to Vs all NEW PATIENTS a complimentary 1st visit for a donation of $50.00 to the Second Harvest Gleaners. With this visit you will receive an l • r jC > -/gL£- 9 examination and (if needed) x-rays. Excludes Medicare, Medicaid and personal injury! X Jlfi*-> ? ii I 1• 0k r 3 c ISEr 5 -< 1 ££ ■ < . Nintendo Wu . Dinner at Monterey Grille . 1 hour massage *' r aI Donate and Win!!'! > i i i r- 5 Location: 9090 S Rodgers Ct. Caledonia Thank you in advance for your generosity! Dr. Eric. Dr. Tanva Dr. Maria Vicki, Sue. Julie, and Sara —■ 616-891-8153 06681107 b 06681359 •<2 p [/ V ’ / u u A? 1* Offer expires 12115/08 ■ Q I Seif Chiropractic ■KL» 891-8900 /;’ > A P- A ■ * ■ » A. At‘ J < �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008 Friday Night Alive benefits needy families Caledonia Friday Night Alive (CFNA) is poised to continue holiday events Friday, Dec. 12, focusing on activities for middle school children in the Caledonia area. CFNA is based at the commons area inside Cherry Valley Church, 9185 Cherry Valley, Suite B, behind the Monterey Grille. The Dec. 12 event will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. CFNA has part­ nered with Girl Scout Troop 1815 in adopting Congress Elementary School, part of the Grand Rapids inner-city public school system. Attendees are encouraged to bring in an unwrapped gift for an elementary-aged boy or girl. These items will be distributed by the Girl Scouts to the children at Congress Elementary. Activities on tap for both events include a basketball tournament, volleyball, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and a vari­ ety of Wii games on a big screen, four square, ping pong, air hockey, board games and a chess tourna­ ment. Special treats Awill be served. The event is free to all middle school students from the local area. A parental release is required for each child. The November CFNA event brought in a variety of foods that were donated to local food pantries. "Attendees really respond­ ed toward donating food for the needy. We hope to see that same type of giving for this event" said Scott Gerdeman, an associate organizer. "We are always looking for sponsors to help us continue to enhance our program." Interested sponsors should contact the office at Cherry Valley Church 616-8917910 for more information. More information, includ­ ing an up-to-date schedule and special events can be found at www.fridaynightalive.org Caledonia Friday Night Alive is a joint venture between Caledonia churches dedicated to providing a fun, safe environment for chil- J n“ ' r- Ad A* r l r £; t 1 Alt z 4* & O’ a ilf TKMS names November students of the month Emotions can run the gamut for kids who take the controls at Foosball. On November 25 amid all the excitement of the day before the Thanksgiving break exceptional students were recognized at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Sitting in the front row are sixth grade students A. J. Nye, Lilian Grusnis, Samantha Montgomery, Austin Beardsley, Rachel Belson, Leslie Strouse, Sonya Akers, Clayton Francisco, Madeleine Lince and Jane Noah. In the middle are seventh graders Jessica Beerens, Jeremy Ryan, Shelbi Shepherd, Austin Webster, Hattie Zylstra, Matthew Miller, Corey Quint, Devon Rademacher, Andrew Rhoades, Kelsea Seifert anc* Kelly Spiering. Standing are eighth graders Aaron Ordway, Casey Lawson, Allison DeVries, Jessica Marklevitz, Justin DeKleine, Jake Smith, Ian Davis, Anya Miller, Melody Faber and Sara Barber. CP X: Mi % >«* .. JU .j < iji^ The decades-old playground game of four square keeps teens busy at the November Friday Night Alive. Wednesday, Dec. 10, the “over 50” seniors will have a potluck dinner at noon at the community building in Freeport. The program will be a variety of Christmas music, memories and humor. Price, Marion Price. Jim Westveld, Darlene Vanderwood, Sandy Durkee, Marge Barcroft and others will entertain, and a sing-a-long of Christmas carols will include many favorites. Bring a dish and table service for the noon buffet. Beverages will be furnished. Sandra and Gerald Durkee will be host and hostess for day, and Gerry and Lou Allen will set up the tables and chairs. Everyone is invited so come and bring some friends. The community building is behind the fire station at the west end of Main Street. There is no charge to join this gathering. IJIS® ntt><1 tert w ' !» : i I < J -•Fir ITMI . I A® i1 .. . if ak ■ M. 1 i I ■ man i »* ’-r- i - - I .A * ~ tt —•?> VC - - -T - - . - ■ 'ifcxB -•* Hilt 4_ 1 - 0 •■Mfa ; *11% I | *«! j -2 1*' Guitar Hero is a draw for some who attend Caledonia Friday Night Alive. 5? ■ dren to develop new and last­ ing relationships. - B Vi A - SSL ... - 4^ Collection site for Caledonia Food and Toy Drive Caledonia Vision Center T Travelers in Caledonia had a close look at the result of a truck spill on 100th Street at M-37. Corn spilled out. Work did block one lane of 100th Street for several hours before it was cleaned up. * -A - -W^-. a- W!i • Sil I' / / r x t. . ■ > yy 4 . -A Jn I ;'a. J&ii •• r — * s I I I. t•j f I ! A I % I’ k* *- * Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml 49316 HR www.caledoniavisioncenter.com -fj &. ^*-*-* ^*^ b k • 44^. i :■ fjf ns - (616) 891 -20/20 O 2*-' F'. Truck spills load on 1 OOth Street s I I Freeport seniors to have Christmas potluck Dec. 10 •-ikJ A* nF MS’ r. 06681449 A, Tractors and other equipment came to rescue the corn which had been spilled. A Kent County patrol car was on the scene helping direct traffic. (Photos by Patricia Johns) ' j - P’ w h >’S J �The Sun and News. Saturday. December 6, 2008/ Page 11 > I FIRE, continued from page 1 ft 1^ S *1 hJ , it?.*• * *«« !«Jsn i««13 .. ... ink Ik, E*** *■ - I r« U I ij aiLot — !) L , .Tii, ■ ■J r -• Harrison noted that they were talking about three lines — full time, paid-oncall, and part time. The increase in service, in his view, is worth it and could save the township money. Harrison moved to approve the provision of 16 hours of coverage on Saturday and Sunday through the use of part-time staff. The motion was approved unanimously. Discussion moved to some capital expenditures for the fire department: the purchase of a new pickup truck, the possible sale of a 1995 Tahoe pickup, and the pur­ chase of a snowplow. Koopmans suggested selling the Tahoe, which was the original command vehicle. Bennett supported keeping a Suburban because it is the department’s principal ‘peo­ ple mover’ and its secondline vehicle. Ultimately, the board decided to issue a request for proposals for the truck ini accordance with township policy. Snoeyink recommended that the closing date and bid opening be at the township hall on the date and at the time of a board meet­ ing. The motion to issue an RFP was approved unani­ mously. The board next dealt with HE bids for a snowplow. Koopmans said that the plow would probably be installed on the chiefs truck. He said the purpose of the plow was to be able to clean around hydrants and to do more of the department's own work. He noted that the bids were very close to each other. Five bids for five different plows were received from three dealers. The bids ranged froma low of $3,840 to a high of $4,040. recommended Koopmans that the board accept a bid from Ebeling & Son of $ 3,924 for a Blizzard plow even though it was not the lowest bid. He said that the department already has one Blizzard plow and has been very pleased with it. While none of the companies is located in Caledonia, all of them are in Kent County. The recommendation to accept the bid from Ebeling & Son for the plow was accepted unanimously. During an initial comment period. Harrison mentioned material from the Michigan Association, Townships educational describing opportunities for township officials; money has been budgeted by the township for education programs, Harrison commented on the revenue options being presented by the state's Transportation Funding Task Force. Among the items rec­ ommended for immediate action are an increase in vehicle registration rates, an adjustment in the motor fuel tax, and equalization of diesel and gasoline fuel tax rates. Short-term options were focused primarily on avia­ tion and toll-financed con­ struction of highways. Longer term options were an increase in the state sales tax to be dedicated to transporta­ tion funding, the diversion of Natural Resources Trust Fund revenue to roads, send­ ing all or part of the Michigan sales tax on fuels to the Michigan Transportation Fund, and making certain airports HE eligi­ ble for federal primary air­ port funds. He said he seriously doubted there would be much support among the townships for any measure that suggested raising any taxes. Harrison also surmised that the standard of snow­ plowing will be lower. There will not be as much plowin nor as much salt used. Koopmans, in a brief report concerning some renovations at the fire barn, said he has talked to some archi­ tectural firms. Classrooms need to be constructed as well as a ceiling for the training room. other In business, Harrison announced that he was appointing Koopmans as board liaison to the planning commission. Before his elec­ tion to the board of trustees in 2004, Koopmans had served on the commission for three years. The appoint­ ment was approved unanimously. A resolution granting pre­ liminary approval to a pro­ posed plat for the Southbelt •A Industrial Park No. 3 was unanimously approved on a roll call vote. •A At 7:35 p.m the board went into executive session to discuss a legal opinion received from its attorney and to discuss a real estate purchase proposal. The board returned from executive session at 8:49 p.m. During the final public comment period. Ed Fischer urged the paving of Alaska Avenue, saying that the most recent accident was the fifth. 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December 6, 2008 Honors choir performs at annual senior citizen luncheon F L4 J $ ji MP I 'I- & & & •• j j iIf ’ i David Snyder on left accompanied the Thornapple Kellogg High School honors choir during their performance at the annual senior citizens holiday luncheon on Dec. 3 at the MiddleVilla Inn. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir filled the ban­ quet facility at the MiddleVilla Inn Wednesday, Dec. 3, with the sounds of the season. The choir presented a hol­ iday medley of “Sleigh Ride,’’ “Jingle Bells,” and “Up on the Housetop.” In addition, the singers per­ formed “Inscription of Hope’' by Z. Randall Stroope which is based on a poem written by people caught in the Holocaust. The choir included a carol sing-along with the almost 100 senior citizens at the luncheon. The concert ended with a stirring “Carol of the Kings.” The luncheon is sponsored •It by the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Each diner received a special Christmas card cre­ ated by students in Arnie Evans’ first grade art classes at McFall Elementary. Most of the administrative staff was on hand to wel­ come the diners. In addition, MiddleVilla owner Steve Wiersum also welcomed the diners to the luncheon of baked chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, cole slaw, rolls, sherbet and bev­ erages. Community Education Director Char Evans remind­ ed everyone about upcoming events and the free Golden Age Pass, which gets senior citizens into Thornapple Kellogg athletic and per­ formance events. She encouraged anyone interest­ ed in learning more about or signing up for the Golden Age Pass to call her at 269795-3397. Evans said she also would like to hear from local senior citizens about what other activities they would like to see the community education department sponsor. 15 >1 $ J*, i* 3 A 4* A- •^1 Lauren Borrink provided the sleigh bell accompani- ML ment during “Sleigh Ride.” tfii ■I Mil taw •it pi 1 x raiM h it 1 u’ 'I ■.Mui .ariias trifei Char Evans welcomed the almost 100 diners to the annual event. siikntd spafeni b * CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the November 19th, 2008 Charter Township Board of Trustees which were approved on December 3rd, 2008, are posted at the Township Hall at 250 Maple Street, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06681323 ‘life- MiddleVilla owner Steve Wiersum wowed the almost 100 diners who attended the luncheon with some silly jokes and best holiday wishes. Members of the Thornapple Kellogg School District administrative staff welcomed the senior citizens to the luncheon on Dec. 3. I1"1’ - r- OF oS' „ T tp J -J j’A” • • I * • FOUNDED lim VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE * POSITION OPEN s CITY /* PlejWU I MEMBER OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY •v (1 position) Duties: The members of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) work to create an economically healthy, vibrant downtown by identifying numerous efforts in accordance with Act 197 of 1975 as amended. They also work on marketing tasks intended to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses to grow supported by the til Village Staff. ■nN I he term of the DDA service will begin December 16, 2008 and run through February 13, 2010. DDA members must - own an interest in a business or real estate or reside within the DDA district. Any qualifying person should submit a letter to: Lon Myers, Village President Village of Middleville 100 E Main St. PO Box 69 Middleville. MI 49333-0069 ■ V By 12 noon, December 11, 2008 •II. Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village Clerk I I I 06681273 Crystal Scholma, in the foreground sang a brief homage to the Ave Maria during the concert. The choir was directed by Laura Oprea standing behind Scholma. (Photos by Patricia Johns) �The Sun and News. Saturday, December 6. 2008/ Page 13 •II ECONOMY, continued from page I bad, he said, and sales of There is a need for invest­ new homes have dropped ments by the federal govern­ precipitously. Erickcek said ment in some kind of projects he anticipated that home even though deficits are high ownership will return to and the impact of lost auto being a home and not an sales in 2008 and 2009 will investment for most families. affect everyone in Michigan, He also shared informa­ he said. “Business investment will tion from a University of Michigan forecast that pro­ remain flat until the econo­ jected a dim outlook in the my recovers," he predicted, U.S. employment rate, vehi­ adding that job creation will cle sales and housing starts. come from new products and Because of the national new markets. In fact, slowdown, Erickcek predict­ Erickcek said he does see job ed that economic recovery in creation occurring in Barry Michigan will be further County. His final worry is the postponed until 2012 or problem in the Grand Rapids beyond. “It is not that it has been a area of retaining and attract­ harsh winter, it is the fact ing an educated work force. that it seems to be never end­ He said he sees this problem as one that definitely needs ing,” he explained., West attention — from more high in Conditions Michigan are bad, but the school graduates and reduc­ decline has been less than 1 ing the drop-out rate in the percent, he said. In Barry region to getting more peo­ County, 2007 was a pretty ple with graduate and good year but employment is advanced degrees finding more dependent than ever work in the area. David Solmes of Dewey’s before on Kent County. “Even if all Barry Auto Body Inc. then told the County’s jobs were filled by group that he was more of a residents, two out of three “glass-half-full” person. He residents would still work talked about how this thirdgeneration business is work­ •It outside the county,” reported Erickcek, adding that Barry ing to succeed in tough eco­ County did gain jobs in nomic times. Dewey’s is now using 2007, with most of the gains in the health care profession. “green" paint supplies and is He noted that the current one of only three body shops recession is more serious than in Michigan to have the those in 2001 or 1991 green designation. He also because it is world-wide. took advantage of free pro­ kJ J • I ‘i I •• • grams, such as SCORE, available in the area to help him improve his business and is targeting current clients and offering services. “When people only visit a body shop once every seven years, you have to think of ways to bring them in with services you already pro­ vide," Solmes said. The keynote speaker of the summit was Cortland Corky" Overmyer, sustainability manager for the City of Grand Rapids. He spoke about the need to think regionally, not just within the boundaries of Barry County. He encouraged those lis­ tening to find ways to give value to their community. Much of his talk resonated with some in the audience because of the Hometown Partnership process that is already underway in the county. Overmyer also talked about the good news from the region. Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor are growing, and he touted the need for “dia­ logues, not yelling" when working on regional prob­ lems. Several times during his talk, Overmyer emphasized the need to stress sustainable practices to provide a future for children and grandchil­ dren. He encouraged plan­ ners to think seven genera­ a tions into the future. He also grounded much of his talk in reality. “You can talk about wind turbines and solar panels, but if you can't help a single mother with children cope with her present needs to fix the plumbing in her apart­ ment and put food on the table, sustainability doesn’t related have a chance, Overmyer. He encouraged more part­ nerships, discussions of ways to bring fresh food to schools and communities on a timely basis, keeping freshness paramount and other within the connections region. Using proverbs from Chief Seattle and other Native American leaders, Overmyer encouraged the audience to work toward community self-sufficiency and to “play nice together.” Valerie Byrnes from the Barry County Economic Alliance Development -------opened the summit with a description of the alliance and services it brings to the community and county. This year’s summit was sponsored by the Barry Chamber of County Consumers Commerce, Energy, Pennock Health Services, Barry County Telephone Co., Gun Lake Casino, MainStreet Savings Bank, Firstbank. Firstbank, J-Ad working with others attend ing the summit.- Graphics, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and NuUnion Credit Union. Participants were treated to a hors d'oeuvres buffet. Time was allotted for net­ NOTICE OF .11 PUBLIC HEARING tffr IT. esfra CJfrC MS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY December 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. at Thornapple 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 fol­ * lowing matter: Special Use #62 - Renewal Michigan Paving & Materials/StoneCo. have submitted an application to renew Special use #62 to continue sand and gravel mining. Location of the continued use is 1/4 North on Payne Lake Road and west and north off Davis Road in Sections 30 and 31 of Thomapple Township. The location is also generally known as parcels 08-14-030-006-00 and 08-14-031-004-00. Information regarding this special use application may be examined during regular business hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333. Linda Gasper, 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 to the Township Clerk. 06681303 Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk Write Away contest offers cash prizes SR i. ■ p­ >*n • • To encourage area high school students with writing the aspirations, Barry Community Foundation has announced the “Write Away" competition, funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones. In the spring of 2009, win­ ners in five different cate­ gories will be awarded $50 cash prizes, along with cer­ tificates. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the preroga­ tive of the athletes," said Kensinger Jones. "Good writers should be recognized publicly, too." Jones enjoyed a 50-year career as a writer of radio dramas, creative director for major international advertis­ ing agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976, he “retired" to Barry County to raise Angus cattle and embark on a 14-year professorship at Michigan State University. He and Alice collaborated on two published books and their work has appeared in the Reminder and the Hastings Banner. They decided to organize and fund the Write Away competition after Ken partic­ ipated in a career fair at Hastings High School. “I knew that poetry and short story contests in my high school days encouraged a number of kids to write and submit work and that win­ ning was a wonderful moti­ vation to keep on trying,” he recalled. After discussing possibili •It ­ ties with Sheree Newell, coordinator of the career fair, and later with Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics and Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Foundation Community (BCF), the Joneses decided to fund a pilot program for the 2003-04 school year. Jennifer Richards of the BCF NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On December 10, 2008 at 6:00 PM, the Irving Township Board will meet with Thornapple Township Board and Emergency Services regarding the Fire Contract. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amend­ ed (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, toI individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Irving Township board by writing or calling theI following: Carol Ergang73241 Wood School Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. Phone # (269) 948-8893._________________________ 06681289 organized a panel discussion with four representatives of the community foundation's Youth Advisory Council, and a format was developed. The competition is open to all high school students who attend Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg or Barry Intermediate School District. There will be two separate contests, one for students in grades 9 and 10, the other for students in grades 11 and 12. Freshmen and sophomores can submit a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and/or an essay. The contest for juniors and seniors invites submission of a short story (not more than 1,500 words) on any subject, a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter,) and a fea­ ture story based on some aspect of life in Barry [ County. Writers may submit only one entry in each category, but may enter all categories for their grade level and could possibly win more than one award. Full details and official rules and entry blanks can be obtained from the English departments at the schools. The contest officially opened Dec. 1. The closing date for submissions will be Feb. 5, 2009. Winners will be announced in April. For more information, check with high school English departments or call the Community Barry Foundation at 269-945-0526 I and ask for Erin. I s- x r 119 E. Main St. Middleville 269.795.9044 I F V. ----- .A, vh rz fv Wracked Pepper o and CHEMICAL BANK- • •• . V 7^ JftUly Y&Mmab jgl Wrtfon fo /wneftT ■V Lore. Inc. - it - Saturday, Dec. 13 • 5:00pm ' >3*1 . J. /a at the newly renovated •* Cracked Pepper Restaurant I Come Join Us! I £ £ You are invited to celebrate the joy of Christmas, enjoy a variety of delicious Cracked Pepper appetizers and refreshments, and live Wmusic while benefiting our neighbors in need this Holiday season. •J r Please Bring: J A Free Will Donation for Love Inc. - IF - 3 (Suggested Donation 020.00) - Scrumptious Appetizers from Chef Dave’s Kitchen - LIVE Music from “Too Many Daves” - Christmas Sing-Alongs *• -- Love, Inc., has operated in Barry Harry County for 26 years as a Christian Clearing House or ago to for families that need help. They work with five food banks, three utility programs, depend on churches and the general public for operation costs. —A i - -VI * *■ > ? > -- ■ I �Page 14fThe Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008 Food, toy drives help the less fortunate F tIr Am ■ ■ 5* 4^1 € $ A The Barry Good Critters and Crafts poultry group teen leaders are organizing a toy drive on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6- 8p.m. in the lower level of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Pictured from left are Charles Pullen, with teen leaders Trenton Bosworth, Brett Buehler, Carlos Link and Ben Drach. -\ •• * by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Schools and organizations in the Caledonia and Middleville areas are work­ ing to help the less fortunate, providing many opportuni­ ties for the community. Non-perishable food items that are not expired are wel­ come as are items such as paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid and laun­ dry detergent. Caledonia The Caledonia Merchants Association has begun filling the base of the tree at Monterey Grille with toys and non perishable food items. One generous donor has dropped off 2(X) winter hats and pairs of mittens. Other drop-off points for unwrapped toys are at the Caledonia branches of Chemical Bank, United Bank and Fifth Third Bank. The Family Tavern on Main Street is also a drop off loca­ tion. The CMA is working with local schools to make sure food baskets and toys are delivered to local families in need. Food and toy collec­ tion ends on Friday, Dec. 19. The Caledonia High School National Honor Society is holding a food drive and WZZM 13 Angel •X Tree toy drive during school hours from Monday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 12. Toys and food can be dropped off there as well. Middleville Toys for Barry County Kids collection boxes are located throughout the Middleville area. Here, Charles Pullen of the UAW 1002 Veterans Committee thanks Bill Dubois for putting one in the Middleville Hardware Store. Other boxes can be found at the Thornapple Township Hall, the barber shop and Middleville Marketplace. (Photo by Patricia Johns) k .12 1> The pile of toys under the tree at the Monterey Grille in Caledonia is already growing. Toys and non perishable food items can be dropped off at the Monterey Grille, Chemical Bank, Fifth Third Bank, The Family Tavern and United Bank. ■S4 Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the area com­ munities are working togeth­ er to make sure no one goes without this season. The Toys for Barry County Kids Campaign has many participants from local businesses, community groups and TK schools as drop-off locations. The campaign continues through Friday, Dec. 19, when volunteers from the 1002 UAW Veterans Committee will be gathering all the toys from the collec­ tion boxes throughout the area and delivering them to the Expo Center in time for distribution on Dec. 20. In addition. addition, Bradford White employees donate to the campaign and a fund­ raiser at the company pro­ vides cash so the veterans committee can fill in gifts that were not donated. On Thursday, Dec. 11, toys can be dropped off at the Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H meeting at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m. All types of toys are welcome by the 4-H club but they are especially looking for toys for babies up to 12 months old and teens 14 to 17 years old. The 4-H members are working with Charles Pullen from the veterans committee. Some of the poultry teen leaders will help Pullen pur­ chase toys for distribution. Page Elementary School •II also has a toy collection box available. Food drives are going on throughout the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Food will be distributed to local food pantries. Page just completed its drive on Dec. 5. The food drive at McFall and Lee ele­ mentary schools runs from Dec. 8 to 12. The National Honor Society is also organ­ izing a food and toy drive. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the office of McFall, Page and the high school. The high school student council and the athletic department have devised a way for basketball and wrestling lovers to help the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative. On Thursday, Dec. 11, a varsity basketball game against Caledonia will fill one gym and a wrestling quad against Caledonia, and two other teams will fill the other gym. Anyone who would like to donate five cans or boxes of non-perishable food items will be admitted free to both events. Collection boxes will be set up at entry doors at both gyms. Student council members will bring the food collected and help distribute it at the Dec. 17 Fresh Food Initiative at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. * , (AW v IE 1131 '3311^ Wifi . ■ - ,w 4 ’a ft •• k.3 MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP ft I 81 X. IS« * <lh. rJ'1 1 iJ ■ I -i * ? ' - -t I ft: 4 Ok f I • • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Glass Repair • 9 Call... A // (269) 795-9596 j Master* rd ALL IMPORTS WELCOME 1 4 I - jg iJSJ J? ; •4 fe. f -rye. . r .A. T ^1 ■ - i Owned and Operated by... ■ Bruce Bender • --rs ▼ I 'Q W Jflp-’ n wcM VISA All Insurances Welcome • K f — - -W All Makes and Models • v — I 415 2nd Street, Middleville www.brucesframe.com | The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society is collecting food and toys during December. Food and toys can be dropped off at the high school office area in the athletic entrance. The NHS hopes to fill the display case to overflowing during the drive. (Photo by Patricia Johns) X! �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008/ Page 15 PLANNING, continued from page 1 ll-' i'. vJl i 'I . _• l i ■* 7' MB * wih x -* tiding *r-s18» saiijas Ill * H»«a MI kB MBH* kc sjoiKp' ae WglXBU”11®1 kiasi ) « *“! .a in®*11' W1 .•r *** <1^ I J Ilf f r r 4 r ✓/ what murky; the law leaves it up to the individual to decide what is a conflict of interest. The most common yardstick is the presence of a financial interest. Some rely on the presence of a direct conflict; others disclose indirect inter­ ests. Failure to disclose is con­ sidered malfeasance in office and is grounds for removal from the ZBA. This provision is new to the statute. The avenue for removal from the ZBA is through the township board, A written allegation to the township board charging misfeasance, malfeasance, and/or nonfeasance are each or all grounds for removal from the ZBA following a public hearing by the board. The accused must be given the opportunity to address the township board. (Misfeasance is the incorrect or inappropriate performance of an otherwise legal act; in short, doing the right thing the wrong way. Malfeasance is the perform­ ance of an unlawful act. Nonfeasance is the failure to perform a lawful act that should have been per­ formed.) Some provisions concern appeals from decisions by the zoning administrator or the ZBA. Any person who feels upset by a decision from the zoning administrator or other zoning enforcement officer and who wants to appeal the decision to the ZBA must do so within 30 days of the deci­ sion being appealed. According to comments made by Brown, a decision from a zoning official does not have to be in writing; it can be oral. Furthermore, the clock on the 30 days begins running immediately. In essence, one might ask in conversation or a phone call for permission to do some­ thing, be told in that same encounter that he or she can­ not, and have the clock on the right to appeal begin run­ ning. The avenue of appeal from ZBA decisions is to the cir­ cuit court. Again there are timelines. When there is a written decision signed by the chairperson of the board, the aggrieved person has 30 days to file an appeal with the court. However, in the case of an unsigned decision, the appeal must be filed within 21 days after the meeting of the ZBA in which the minutes of the meeting noting the decision are approved. This provision could lengthen considerably the time the aggrieved party has to file an appeal with the circuit court. The ordinance as revised also includes a clear state­ ment of the criteria to be used by the circuit court in reviewing ZBA decisions. They are the following: • The decision complies with the constitution and laws of the state. • The decision is based upon proper procedures, • The decision is supported by competent material and substantial evidence on the record of the ZBA. • The decision represents the reasonable exercise of have to be consistent across a discretion as granted by law zoning district. He also pointed out that nothing pre­ to the ZBA. The court can order fur­ vented the township from ther proceedings in the mat­ sending as many notices as it •!• ter. At that point, the ZBA chooses to. Commission Chairperson may uphold its original deci­ sion or may modify its deci­ Archie Warner asked if there sion. Its record and decision had been a problem in the in an additional proceeding past. Parent said there had shall be filed with the circuit been a few situations where court, and in tum, the court people were just beyond the may uphold, reverse or mod­ 300-foot mark. Tackling the consistency ify the ZBA decision. Some remaining provi­ question, Warner offered, sions cover notice of public “Three hundred feet for high density; four hundred feet for hearings. Public hearings of the medium density?” While ZBA must be published‘ *ini Commissioner the local newspaper at least Mike Kelly said he agreed 15 days before the hearing; with Parent, Commissioners property owners within 300 Tim Morris and Duane feet of the subject property Gunnink did not. Gunnink said, “When we must be mailed notice at least 15 days before the hear- get controversial things, peo­ ple turn out. The ZBA does ing. A provision requiring a not get told how many peo­ notice to be sent to residents ple are notified." Gunnink said he did not plus the owner of a multifamily dwelling with a maxi­ see the need for a change in mum of four units is new. If the 300-foot requirement. the building has more than Morris agreed with Gunnink. Trustee Leilani Van Laar four dwelling units, sending the notice to the owner or commented, “It sounds like manager along with a written it is working pretty well. to Gunnink moved request that the notice be posted at the main entrance approve sending the ordi­ to the building is sufficient. nance revision to the townHowever, failure by the manager or owner to post the notice does not constitute lack of notice to the resi­ dents. In the absence of a The final provision affecting the ZBA allows the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium, all con ­ approving when board dimensional variances to certs will be held at the First approve other non-use vari­ Baptist Church on M-37, just ances that are related to north of Middleville. building construction or alterations that result from the dimensional require­ ments of the ordinance. A hearing provision affecting the township board relieves them of the requirement to old a public hearing when it considers a zoning amendment unless a property owner requests a hearing in of the parents The writing and sends the request Thornapple Kellogg Class of to the township clerk by cer­ 2009 will be meeting again tified mail. In that case, the this month to continue its township board must con­ plans for the senior overnight vene a hearing, but written graduation party. notice of the hearing needs to Julie Ybema invites par­ be conveyed only to the ents of this year’s senior class property owner requesting to the meeting at the TKHS the hearing. cafeteria on Monday, Dec. When a proposed amend- 15, at 7 p.m. to help make ment to a zoning ordinance thjs party a success. Meetings reaches the township board are held the third Monday of and the board wishes to make every month. changes to the proposal for­ Candy donations are being warded from the planning encouraged and can be commission, the board can dropped off at Thornapple make changes but is no Floral or the TKHS office. longer required to send it Ybema encourages parents to back to the commission for make final payment for their further review. The board child’s participation. For may do so if it chooses. more information, contact Planning Commissioner ybema at 269-795-7080. Ric Parent wanted to know the origins of the 300-foot requirement. He favored a sliding scale; he felt the dis­ tance for notification should be directly related to the underlying zoning and cited the 6500 Buttrick Avenue permit mineral-removal application as a case where a wider notification require­ ment probably would have brought out a greater number of people. Brown indicated that the 300-foot notice requirement has been in state law since 1978. He cautioned that any notice requirement would B ship board. It was unani­ •H mously approved. The commission then moved on to a discussion of its bylaws and rules of proce­ dure. Passage of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, made some revision of the bylaws necessary. Warner opened the discus­ sion expressing some con­ cern about the new require­ •II. ment for the writing of the commission’s annual report, specifically who would write it. Brown suggested that it could be written by the plan­ ner but has to be signed by the commission chairman. The report will be written by the planner, accepted by the commission, and signed by the chairman. The section on conflict of interest contains specific information about what is a conflict of interest and also a process for the commission to declare a member as hav­ ing a conflict of interest. Brown’s advice on con­ flict of interest was for the declarer to leave the table, although that is not a require­ ment of the state law. Warner, still on the con­ flict of interest issue, asked. “Can you act as a citizen?” In other words, may mem­ bership on a board or a com­ mission act to deprive one of rights as a citizen? “There is a right to comment as a resident; a favor­ able comment would not look good," responded Brown. The provision creating the most discussion dealt with the timing of getting materi­ als to the members of the commission. commented. Gunnink “Other municipalities have deadlines; two weeks for applications, two weeks for meeting with staff." Warner commented, “The mechanics of getting the packet together is the problem.” (This has been a persistent problem for the commission.) Brown suggested that if the matter required a hearing and needed that 15 days plus a week, a rezoning could require a month. Site plans do not require hearings. Dan Rose, township engi­ neer and temporary staff to the commission, said, “Site plans have to be reviewed, They may not be ready to go to the commission." Van Laar remarked that it was helpful to her to get the materials the Thursday before the meeting. Commissioner Morris said he wanted to use e-mail. His suggestion foundered on the difficulty of communicating copies of drawings. Kelly moved approval of the revised bylaws and pro­ cedures. During the commissioner comment period, Warner noted that their manuals needed to be updated. Brown said his office prepares the material and transmits it by e-mail to the township offices for copying and dis­ tribution. Warner instructed Rose to start the annual report and added that in years past, ordinances would have the latest revision dates on them. Brown said that worked when the changes to the ordi­ nance were large; it did not work well when the changes were minor. The meeting closed with Warner thanking everyone for their work. Gunnink joined him in saying that he everybody’s appreciated work. 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The middle The Thornapple Kellogg High School Choir Concert will be Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the church and will include concert choir and ST ► SB I DURACUBE “ Se?• 1* :J 4 *-^t*_*L_*-*» 1 < Dura-CubeSalt 40lbs. bag I . -—« — Purified Drinkin Water 5 Gallons I w K < -r* 4 I I 5 f A * « ■J f s ‘SB £ CM I 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 1 r 0 f I ■< =- - I I * < �I Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008 Scots and Vikings both 2-0 on opening night \ I# Caledonia’s Jon Schaibly holds Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Greg Dabowski on his back during the first period of their 152-pound match Thursday during the Caledonia Quad. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Veitch boys were undefeated Thursday night. Caledonia varsity wrestling head coach Shawn Veitch, and his father, Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch, both saw their teams go 2-0 at the Caledonia Quad to open the season. Both teams beat up on Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Grand Ledge. The two teams decided not to face off against each other, deciding to save that for the late season Lakewood Invitational. “We see Lakewood in February,” said Shawn, “at their tournament. That’s kind of a nice way to end our years before districts start, with the whole father/son Caledonia’s Tanner Zych (top) works to turn Grand Ledge’s Korey Knapp onto his back during the second period of their 140-pound bout Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) thing. So tonight was more rounding into full form. He of a chance to scout them.” participated in just a couple Shawn didn’t get a lot of tournaments during the off­ time to look at the Vikings. season as well as the team Lakewood scored a 43-28 camp in July. He spent the victory over Grand Ledge to fall on the football field. start the night. In the second Bob Veitch saw that his set of duals, Lakewood team needs some work too. topped Catholic Central 54“We’re out of shape. We 21. know that. We knew that Only one of the last six coming in, but it’s early in matches in the dual between the season,” he said. the Vikings and Catholic “We re just in bad posi­ Central Cougars lasted more tions. We re so tired, we i- v* • . than a period, and all six don’t realize where we are -MS ended in Lakewood pins. yet. It's just some little Junior Ryan Steverson start- things. We re going to put it ed that run, pinning the together. Cougars' Matt Drummond. Caledonia defeated its O• competitive auto& homeowner rates TV Steverson, a third place K Gold Conference rival great claims service medallist at the individual Catholic Central 60-11 and expert agent advice state finals last year, was 2-0 topped Grand Ledge 36-34. iioolicvfdi on the night. He also pinned We have such a young i lew Grand Ledge’s Nick Barry . team," said Shawn Veitch, C i cal. “It's all right. Not too “but they have just worked bad," Steverson said of the so hard in the practice room. Stauffer & Wiggers first night of competition. “I It showed tonight, we beat Insurance, Inc. The Fighting Scots’ Jake Pipe (top) nears a pin of thought that team-wise, we two good teams.” 612 E Main Street « need to improve in a couple The Scots are young, but Grand Ledge’s Walter Hartman during the first period of Caledonia, Ml 49316 spots, but we're not too bad do have some varsity experi­ their 119-pound match Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Your partner tn protection though.” 616-891-9294 ence. Caledonia had seven Bremer) 06660257 Steverson said he’s still freshmen in its line-up last year, and those seven are now sophomores in the line­ up along with three juniors and a freshman. Caledonia had six wrestlers finish the night 2-0. Jake Pipe at 119 pounds, Tanner Zych at 140, and MAIL-IN l Brett McCarty at 171 all had REBATE : Alex two pins each. J Champion .(103), Derek With Cooper, you don’t have to give Sanders (112), and Chase Singleton (145) were also up a thing. 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That's what made the decision that much easier.” “I don't know if I would have taken it if I didn't know what I know.” Lehman wasn't in the 7sTrojan's corner Wednesday, at least not in Middleville. i He is still an assistant with the program, and was coach ? r...3 the ‘B’ Team wrestlers at their meet. “He’s been a huge asset," Fletke said of Lehman. “It's keeping me afloat. He's done a nice job for me helping out and making sure everything gets taken care of. We've got sbbk.a great staff. The staff has The Trojan’s Kyle Dalton holds Maple Valley’s Chantz been wonderful." Seniors and juniors made McManamey on his back before pinning him in the first period of their 130-pound bout Wednesday night, up the entire Trojan line-up. except for two flights, (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tom Fletke knew what he was getting himself into. Following Tom Lehman as head coach of the * 1 fl s Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling program would be big shoes for anyone to fill. Lehman was either the Trojan head coach or Co­ head coach for each of the Wednesday as the team scored a 67-8 victory over Martin and a 52-18 win over Maple Valley. Seniors Mike Craven (103 pounds), Kyle Dalton (130), Cole Meinke (160), Chris Westra (189), and juniors Trevor Dalton (125), Cody Lydy (135), Thomas Tabor (152) were all 2-0 on the day. Lydy had a pair of pins, while Kyle Dalton scored a '■ technical fall in his first match then pinned his Maple Valley opponent. Nick Tape and Brent Baker at 171 pounds were both 1-0, while Donovan Scott (140), Steven Cung Bik (145), Cody Clinton (215), and Nate Converse (285) were all 1-1 on the day. Freshmen Zach Schnicke (112) and Nate Iveson (119) both scored forfeit victories. Attention Barry County Residents ^wer$ Pet|er pOwer t Enjoy better signal and the best in High Speed Internet with our newly upgraded towers. 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WoVegtAmwm.9 of Hastings WIRED UP LLC 614 w'est State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Thornapple Kellogg head coach Tom Fletke gives a pat on the back to heavyweight Nate Converse after his pin of Martin’s Taylor Bogdan during Wednesday night’s TK Quad. (Photo by Brett Bremer) New Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 am-4 pm ♦For terms and conditions, see www.alltel.com/terms.html 06681461 �Page 18<The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008 i Young Trojans’ rally conies up just short at Ionia by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everything was very dif­ ferent for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team as it opened its sea­ son at Ionia High School Tuesday night, except the outcome. The Trojans fell 42-36 to the host Bulldogs, but battled back from a double digit deficit in the fourth quarter to pull within four points in the final 30 seconds of the contest. It was the first game for the Trojans' new head coach Andy Kopf, a much more laid back presence on the sideline than former TK coach Rob Roelofs who led the varsity for the previous two seasons. “I’ve coached all these girls since they were fresh­ men. 1 know them pretty well,*' Kopf said. “The only reason I put my name in the hat was because I wanted good things to happen for this group of girls.” “They haven't had a lot of success, and I don't think they've had a lot of fun the last couple of years. We're hoping to win a few and have fun at the same time.” There were a lot of differ­ ent players too. Kopf is lead­ ing a young team, with sen­ ior Kate Scheidel the only player who saw regular action last season. She scored 11 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quar­ ter. Alyssa Bowerman and Kristin Tedrow also return. 066 to 4 1 b .J ^11 4L 1 Thornapple Kellogg point guard Andrea Pennfield gets a pick from teammate Alyssa Bowerman as she’s chased by Ionia’s Karlie Babcock during Tuesday night’s season opener on the road. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans trailed 30-18 heading into the final eight minutes, and still trailed by 12 points (39-27) with 1:22 left to play when Scheidel buried a three-pointer. With some nice work in the lane s' 4 1; • Lockouts Dependable, damage-free • Tire Service toiwng/ z f I I • Accident ..ecovery DOBBWS • Long-Haul / ] —i ft \ / * r^i /4ft v * Off-Road 945-0191 BOBBINS JEFF DOBBIN'S (2B9) AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASF. Master Technician over 20 years experience by sophomore Alyssa Weesie, and couple more buckets by Scheidel, the Trojans pulled to within 40-6 with 28.5 seconds left. “They put themselves in a position to win, which is what we wanted. That’s what we talked about at half­ time,” Kopf said. Both teams turned the ball over a couple times in the final 28 seconds, before time ran out on the Trojans. “We learned we need to find some leadership in the end of the game,” said Ionia head coach Andy Barr. “We squandered a double digit lead in the fourth quarter there. We need to find one or two girls, or more, who can step up in those situations.” “It’s a good learning expe- It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the repairs of your vehicle! MnmMssmmnscBssssssaET' IWI rience for us. Hopefully, we'll be better in our next game because of it.” Both teams were solid on the defensive end of the floor, especially early in the game, as the offenses tried to work out their kinks. Ionia led 20-8 at the half. half, Thornapple Kellogg•J struggled to get its offense run­ ning, with the Bulldogs pres­ suring its guards around the ■II three-point arc. I thought our girls came out very aggressive, espe­ cially in the first half,” Bansaid. “We obviously disrupt­ ed the flow of their offense in the first half.” The Trojans had just one bucket in the second quarter. “We had unforced turnovers is what we had,” Kopf said. “We got our­ selves out of position and we forced the ball too far to one side.” On the other end of the floor, the Trojans were solid, but need to work on their defensive rebounding. “They battled well on defense,” Kopf said of his girls. “The initial defense, I thought they did a great job for 30 or 40 seconds. We would force them into a bad shot, then they got a put­ back.” Ionia had six offensive •II rebounds in the first three GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! ED'SBODYSHOP I I If! mX I Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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At least they got themselves into that posi­ tion.” Kopf has taught at Thornapple Kellogg for 21 years. In that time he has coached boys freshmen bas­ ketball, junior varsity foot­ ball, and most recently girls freshmen basketball. The Trojans will be home twice next week, against Lakewood Monday and Caledonia Thursday to start the O-K Gold Conference season. I •(to a niiiih EKiaitM tiJhtai xaiig 9 t Caledonia girls drop their first ball game The Caledonia varsity girls' basketball team opened its season Tuesday falling to Gull Lake 53-46 at home. Lexi Gehrls led the Scots with 13 points, while Nicole Chase added 12 and Holly Orlowski ten. Chase also had nine rebounds. Stephanie Packer had three steals for the Scots. Gull Lake got 14 points and eight rebounds from Nicole Joyner, and 16 points from Jessie Eckler. Caledonia, under new head coach Joseph Harvey, opens O-K Gold Conference play on Thursday night at Thornapple Kellogg. The Trojans are also 0-1 after falling at Ionia Tuesday night. Caledonia then heads to East Kentwood next Saturday to face the Falcons in a non-conference contest. ■ Trojan Food Drive planned for Dec. 11 The Thomapple Kellogg High School will host its third annual Trojan Food Drive on Thursday, Dec. 11. Those who bring five cans or boxes of food will get free admission to the Trojans’ varsity wrestling quad and/or the girls' basketball games between the Trojans and Fighting Scots of Caledonia. The wrestling quad begins at 5 p.m., with the Trojans playing host to Caledonia, Allendale, and Grant. Basketball tips off with the freshman game at 4 p.m., the junior varsity at 5:30, and the varsity contest at 7 p.m. All food donated goes to the Fresh Food Initiative. I ex & - St* ft I •• �The Sun and News, Saturday. December 6, 2008/ Page 19 For Sale DISCOVERY TOYS SALE: Thursday & Friday 10-7. New & samples 10-70% off. 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HMM Om*OHYU"ITV Three Brothers Pizza Semper ri �Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 6, 2008 New fund will aid TK library ‘I *<r . by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barbara Hubers, librarian for the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library, said she is excited about a new endowment fund established with the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. TAEF is a geographic affiliate of the Barry Community Foundation. Since 1992, the TAEF has been Your Hometown Charitable Foundation.” President Diane Weatherhead said she is pleased with both past accomplishments and new endeavors. In the spring of 2008, the TAEF awarded $62,000 to 30 students to further their education. The fifth grade Odyssey of the Mind World Team received $1,000 to support its trip to world com­ in petition Maryland. Teachers Maggie Alquire « and Cindy Middlebush from McFall Elementary attended a summer course at Dominican University and each received $500 to make this trip a reality. Weatherhead said, “TAEF has made a difference to many because of past finan­ cial support from the com­ munity.” This year the TAEF can benefit from a first-time donor’s gift. A gift to the TAEF or Barry Community Foundation from a first-time donor will be matched 100 percent by anonymous donor, “If you have given in the past and this does not apply to you, please consider ask­ ing family members, friends or acquaintances who have not given in the past, to con­ sider making a donation this year,” suggested Weatherhead. New this year is an endowment fund for the pub- I F“ —« •" —• f MB MB —• "■ Half 01 ’i Eggnog Latte i ; Buy 1 . I L i •Getl _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ean a essentia cbt'fcc house I "■ • — J Must Present Coupon • Expires 12/31/08 8980 N. 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Once this endowment fund reaches at least $10,000, a portion of the interest from the fund can be used to support the purchase of books for the public, pro­ grams such as children’s Seif story times, book discussions and summer reading pro­ grams. The public portion of the library is supported by penal fines and donations. The Beacon Society, a friends of the library group, also holds book sales throughout the year to support the library. “Your continued financial support ensures a vibrant growing community library,” Hubers said, adding that she is excited about the possibility of an expanded book collection that will meet the needs of area read­ ers. “Invest in the future of your community by support­ ing your library by donating to this fund,” she said. Donations to this fund are welcome even from those who have contributed to either the TAEF or BCF in the past. 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John Harkema Sales Sales Jack Martin Sales Nick Bravata Sales Rusty Kermeen Sales Sales I. I ill Gavin Sales Dave Burgess Sales RvoumoN 652 E. Main st., Caledonia 8aa.99d.gM« • 616-891-8104 �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-12-13.pdf 85b5f17abf3641ac9a4caa695ea837c6 PDF Text Text �- - 5 I r~. i STATE ST Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 1 A 4 * f" i 1 I —“ I* and News S/N ** at '< 4 —a t t -----w 1---IF ■ A i ; < 2 — A J.7 BL iW » jyfr LW-, % 4 — -r—- ___ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas oW No. 50/December 13, 2008 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ■ Food and toy drives help the less fortunate IT uoig avoi sIeD DbiM imoo fisrii li zeH riT zaiJ izizzfi oZ J 210U Eq as T/rfzib b ’fib dT im zs bool 3 art) vddol by Patricia Johns is still a little sparse. Staff Writer “We are getting more calls This is the final week as this year than ever about groups try to bring in both families needing assistance," toys and non-perishable food . said Monterey Grille owner items to help the less fortu­ Bruce Higgins. One of the recommenda­ nate in the area. In both Caledonia and the tions for a family in need Middleville areas, items are came from one of the recipicoming in much more slowly ents from last year. Higgins than in past years. Need also said he is pleased that this recipient’s life has turned has increased. There are many opportuni­ around so much that this year ties for the community to the CMA campaign received donations from the recipient assist in these efforts. Non-perishable food prod­ and the suggestion of another ucts that are not expired are family in need. “We don't always get welcome as are things such as paper towels, toilet paper, direct knowledge of how this dishwashing liquid and laun­ effort helps, but it is great to see how the community can dry detergent. touch the lives of others," Caledonia The Caledonia Merchant said Higgins. Other drop-off points for Association is not receiving as many donations of either unwrapped toys are the Caledonia branches of of food or toys this year as in the past. The tree in the Chemical Bank, United Bank lobby of the Monterey Grille and Fifth Third Bank. The CMA is working with local schools to make sure food baskets and toys are delivered to local families with needs. Food and toy col­ lections will end Friday, Dec. 19. Middleville Kellogg Thornapple schools and the communities they serve are working together to make sure that no one goes without this season. The Toys for Barry County Kids Campaign has many participants, from local community businesses, groups and TK schools, as drop-off locations. The campaign continues through Dec. 19, when vol­ unteers from the UAW 1002 veterans committee will be gathering all the toys from the collection collection boxes boxes throughthroughthe out the area and delivering out the area See GIVING, page 5 —■ -1 k 4j _r •r . I ' r > w .V -*“*-*** J I III. 5? 3 J? w ** • £SSSL€ V^A —— 11 Z » * b* JL I*. t* *1 IS* A r lihJ X^tsHtoiNl □ The Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H club assisted the Toys for Barry County Toys for Kids effort by collecting toys at their meeting on Dec. 11. Here Dana . Grassmid, Tayler Moore, Beth Blough and Brett Buehler meet with Charles Pullen to look at what toys came in. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Stalemate leads to name drawing at township meeting nO mior IT rjiT to □ slJlil ssJzmJ boriaz loizzim icl bru; tons? ?.in) od j naavoH by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Dec. 8, members of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees lived through a little controversy. Both new trustee Ross DeMaagd. who served on the planning com­ mission before being elected, and Pat Harrison, who had served on the commission as the trustee representative, had Supervisor asked Don Boysen to appoint them to the commission. Boysen said that both were qualified, and he didn't want to select one over the other. Since neither withdrew his name, Boysen selected DeMaagd by drawing a name from a container. The rest of the board voted to accept this selection and also approved the selection of Jim French to fill an opening on the planning commission. The trustees heard from Valerie Byrnes, director of Barry County Economic Alliance, before voting to approve a $1,500 partnership agreement for 2009. Byrnes described sendees the alliance provides and thanked the township for its continuing support. She said she will also look into having a SCORE volunteer meet with business owners at the township hall once a month during the coming year. I Township Thornapple Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton discussed statistics for the year and reported that they had han­ dled 3.7 calls a day in November. Middleton said he anticipates the department will have made 1,200 calls for all of 2008 by year's end. In other new business, trustees approved the selec­ tion of Vance Hoskins, Dick Thompson and Ray Peters to two-year terms on the board of review with Martin Wenger to serve as an alter­ nate to the board. There was a heated discus­ sion on the proposed pur­ chase of a new Muratec fax machine for the township. Clerk Susan Vlietstra supported the purchase of the $2,500 machine because of features important to the township including the secu­ rity of some documents. DeMaagd said he was con­ cerned that the cost was too great and that machines avail­ able to the general public at a much lower cost would work just as well. Following a dis­ cussion, the board approved the purchase with DeMaagd voting against it. The trustees will hold a budg­ et workshop Jan. 14, 2009, fol­ lowing the regular trustee meet­ ing on Jan. 12, 2009. t t I I i problems occupy Caledonia Village Council Process II uoW jqo bnc rii bozu q Inon lobdteD oilnaHB [Odz bluow s .smori ilingia e ms I nqxH (riqwM noqquz sriZ plz srif /Iqmoo imiupoi Isoriw b IJOJ J911 1O 2302 Jslifiizni by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Would-be tea shop owner and operator Sylvia Murphy used the initial public com­ ment period of the Dec. 13 Caledonia Village Council meeting to call the council’s attention to her on-going struggle to get her proposed tea shop open. The tea shop would be located in her home, and that appears to be a significant part of the prob­ lem. Expressing her frustration, Murphy said, “I feel I get no support from the village." She continued, detailing the steps she has taken to comply with state and local requirements: installation of a wheelchair ramp, intercon­ nected fire alarms (if one goes off, all go off), and installation of a steel beam to reinforce the floor to accom­ modate the weight of the proposed maximum occupancy of 35 people. She said that initially the inspector building had required installation of a fire sprinkler system. According to Murphy, when the inspec­ tor discovered that her facili­ ty fell below the threshold for a sprinkling system (5,000 square feet and 50 people), he withdrew the sprinkling system and speci­ fied a firewall. was proposal Her approved last spring by the village planning commission and the council. Many of the requirements specified by the commission were in the state's Public Health Code. * ng them were a limitaon the number of days ea shop could be open <.1 c (12 days a year), and the use of an outside caterer. for Another concern Murphy was the money she has been paying in fees. A suggestion from the building inspector and village offi­ cials that she employ an architect was not acceptable to her. (The planning and permitting process is funded by the applicant; thus if the services of the municipal planner are needed by the planning commission, the applicant pays the bill. The applicant also pays for inspections and any other services needed. If hired, an architect will tell the build­ ing inspector which codes are involved. ) Murphy said the building inspector was vague. “Isn’t it his job to say what 1 need?" she asked. . Village Manager Sandy Ayers said that one of the suggestions made to help Murphy around the various problems caused by having a commercial enterprise in a residence was to call it an open house and ask for dona­ tions. Murphy declined that option, saying that she want­ ed a business. Jerry Barnaby, owner of the Caledonia Station, who had expressed his concerns about the process to the council and the commission earlier this fall, suggested that Murphy go to the vil­ lage's construction board of appeals and ask for its opin­ ion. Ayers, responding to the charge that the village pro­ vided no help, said that a lot of time was spent trying to help. She also pointed out that the construction board of appeals cannot ignore the code. Trustee Glenn Gilbert said the council's hands were tied and that Murphy has to go through the process. Dan Erskine, trustee, com- menting on the impasse between Murphy and the building inspector, said he felt that the firewall was not suggested realistic. He maybe it was time for the vilI See COUNCIL, page 16 In This Issue... • Yankee Springs swears in trustees • Irving Township to ask for five-year contract with TTES • TK Board of Ed reviews new AP course offerings • Christmas celebrations begin in area • Winter sports teams previewed I I I t .1 I �I Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 Merchant vouchers can be ‘gifted’ Members of the Caledonia Merchant Association have banded together to create a voucher package that can be given as a gift. The packet of coupons costs $20 and could bring recipients up to $500 in savings if they used every voucher. From now through Dec 20, $5 raised from the sale of each voucher will go toward the food and toy drive. Also, as new merchants join the pro- gram, their coupons will be automatically sent to the pur­ chasers at no additional cost. Vouchers currently in the packet are from these busi­ nesses: Caledonia Vision Center, Computer Rescue 911, Contempo Salon, Essential Bean, Fifth Third Bank, Generation Wireless, i.d. & company, Kim’s Konsignment, Landmark Builders, Monterey Grille, Caledonia Printing, Muller's I Paint, Now Playing DJ Entertainment, Principal, Seif Caledonia, Sunsations, tUnited Bank and West Michigan Dental Professionals. Participants are selling the vouchers. 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Returning to serve are Supervisor Al McCrumb, trustees Jack Finkbeiner and Mary Cook, Treasurer John Jerkatis, Constable Charles Misak and Lippert herself who was sworn in by outgo­ ing Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith at a township clerk’s meeting in November. Following a brief presentation by Tony Groves of Progressive Engineering, the board approved five-year contracts with Progressive for oversight and Professional Lake Management for aquatic plant control on Payne Lake. Groves explained that Professional Lake Management was one of four bidders and was the choice of the Payne Lake residents association. The company has worked on area lakes, is located in Caledonia and has a good reputation, he said. Tom Thompson from Professional Code •n Inspectors told the board that there was no change in the contract for its services. 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Main St., Middleville, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will identi­ fy positive communication strategies; help providers understand conflict and Englerth, who represented the township, for his service over the past two years. Englerth did not run for re­ election to his seat. At the January meeting, the board will hear from Fleis and VandenBrink engi­ neering on preparing to apply for project grants for work to be done on the infra­ structure in the township if federal funds become avail­ able. The township's planning commission will not have December meeting but will hold a regular meeting on Jan. 15, 2009 and then a spe­ cial workshop Thursday, Jan. 22 to discuss the M-179 cor­ ridor. The next Yankee Springs Township board meeting will be Jan. 8, 2009. 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The current contract ends March 31, 2009. The new contract will have the same conditions as the current agreement. Irving will pay 1.5 mills for properties in the TTES coverage area. Portions of the township are covered by the Freeport Fire Department and BIRCH (Baltimore, Irving, Rutland, Carlton, Hastings) depart­ ment. The township has sep­ arate contracts with those departments. Irving will pay $42,000 for the first year of the con­ tract, which is the same paid in 2008, in six payments. Irving Supervisor George London asked that the con­ tract be extended from three years to five years. The new contract will end March 31, 2014. Township Thornapple Supervisor Don Boysen told the Irving board that correc­ tions to dates will be made to the contract and returned to Irving by the Jan. 14, 2009. meeting for approval. Discussion also included possibly expanding TTES ambulance service to all of Irving Township. Currently a portion of the township is served by Lansing Mercy service out of Hastings. The board will further research the issue. The ambu­ lance service is not part of the fire contract under discus­ sion. Middleton also discussed the change in the transfer policy now being used at Pennock Hospital. This does not impact ’ transfers to Tendercare or Thomapple Manor in Hastings, which are done by Lansing Mercy. He noted that people first can select the service they would like to use, then the hospital can select the best service or give it to the rota­ tion. As a result, in November TTES had 34 transfers from Pennock, compared to the seven from last year. Patients are getting better service due to this rotation change, he said. During the meeting, the Irving Township board learned that Sen. Debbie Stabenow had contacted Lani Forbes at the Freeport Fire Department to say that the department, which is in Irving Township, that they had received a grant for new equipment. The Department of Homeland Security awarded the Freeport Fire Department a grant totaling $55,031 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant will enable the department to purchase a thermal-imaging camera. 13 voice-amplification systems for the self-contained breath­ ing apparatus masks, 17 turnout coats, 21 pairs of turnout pants, seven helmets and a washer extractor for cleaning their fire gear. Middleton explained that the washer/extractor which will cost about $7,000, will allow soot and embers to be removed from gear without damaging the fire retardant in the material. In other business, the board will be going on a tour of township roads in January. The Barry County Road Commission is suggesting significant and expensive maintenance on two town­ ship roads at an estimated cost of $200,000. The board thanked outgo­ ing Barry County Commissioner Jim French for his work on the commis­ sion and welcomed Mike Bremer. French had repre­ sented and Bremer will now represent District 2, which ■ M J2 4■ ' XL • T3- «« a - 1 a After being sworn in trustee Charlie Boulter, Clerk Carol Ergang, trustee Larry Brummel, treasurer Lynnette Wingeier and supervisor George London are ready for the new year, includes Thornapple and parts of Irving Township. The rest of the township is covered by Howard-“Hoot" The next Irving Township Board meeting will be Wednesday. Jan. 14, 2009. Gibson. ■ Re-elected members of the board were sworn in at the end of the meeting. Santa to visit Freeport Dec. 20 On Saturday, Dec. 20, starting at 6 p.m., Santa Claus will be visiting homes g°°d boys and girls in the Freeport Fire Department's response region. Parents can sign up their children at area Freeport merchants before I p.m. Dec. 20. Anyone with questions may call Chief James Yarger at 269-838-5421. 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David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org am pm pm FM Morning: 9:30I Evening: 6:00 II Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 — " FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm 9957 Cherry Valley ’ Caledonia. MI, 49316 Phone:616-891-1512 www.caledoniacrc.org VA Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM Loving God, Loving People 10:00 am Sunday Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia 616-698-8001 www.redeemercovenant.org If ’w* MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Qfaisnfa middlevillecrc.org 111 Church Street Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. 0 Adult Bible Class. ... <........ 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Pastor Scott Greenway Senior Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life Sunday Worship: CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 7T1 Phone 891-9259 - 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! • a ***. a • - Sundays 9:30 & 11am A JOURNEY CHURCH Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor 9:00. 9:30&.11: •II Saturday Evening Mass............. 5:00 p.m. Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. www.thejchurch.com A Faith Community of the PC(USA) ct umechr iti. «i .wvjenl kutli to a mnewn \u xlcl Ntreiv available itad'out. fvewie is wekome. 9185 (henv Valiev, Suite B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. 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 Youth................. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... ..... Call for info. • Bible Study......... Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Community Church 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................... 10:45 a.m. » t I---------- *C- CHURCH Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 ‘ 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 • Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. «u IL' Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace i ! St Sunday Worship •» on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48’' St. Sunday School for all ages Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) 6:00 PM Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 Fellowship Church Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Services: Whitneyville Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastors } Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.eom • 616-550-1067 4:00 pm 9:30 am Finding the Way Together! J A Place For YOU! ki church www.cornerchurch.org Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... An informal, contemporary church committed to our community. Peace Church . , of ^cornerstone 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. Phone. (616) 868-6437 * =3# CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our web site: www.wgvfarercc.org www.Iakesidecommunity.org .9:30 a.m. 11:00 0 a.m. .6:30 p.m. J® for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church Rev. Royle Bailard A Place of Refuge $ METHODIUS Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! Pastor Roger Bultinan • Church Office: 868-0391 Leighton Church $ SS. CYRIL and WGRU) 0 Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. A Place for Family & Friends DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor (616) 891-8028 • www.leightonchurch.org ■ COMMUNITY 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services I i fA WAYFARER^ dffiletFjobistt €Ijurd) Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday School for All Ages Pioneer Club Wednesdays day ofyour week Middleville Wesleyan Church Wfje ® lb Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornini? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 1045-11:30 am • Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Join us Sundays at 10 am to Vine) CherryVklley .Sunday . ft' CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:00 a.m. Worship, • 1 , i io i * Children's during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades December 14 - 3rd Sunday in Advent The Story of the Shepherds by Childrens Choir and Bells Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 - Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ■» Make @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Pastor Scott E. Manning AtflHtNIK C HURCH Starting Oct. 5th M-37 in Irving) Sunday Services the best Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Inecu mile off z Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 ’ http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl 7897 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:30 a.m 11:00 a.m Stfaafua* 2415 McCann Rd. (1 "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Word of Life Clubs.......................................................... 6:45p.m. 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Cip1 17 SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church I Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you ’re at. www. cherryvalleychurch, org “The Family of God for All People" Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service ... 5:30 p.m. 122 £1 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland. MI 49348 We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. i Assembly of God Sunday Evening Service................................................ 6:00p.m. Contemporary, Practical, Casual •* Redeemer Covenant Church 708 W. Main Street Sunday Morning Worship Service....................11:00 a.m. BRIGHTSIDE Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons Living Hope Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Sunday School................................................................. 9:45a.m. I CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) \s Truth David M. Snyder, Minister of Music www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-8104 Caledonia ? 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life • Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Tim A Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm — Bible Study All walks, One faith (Dutton Llnitecf (Reformed Cfiurcfi Youth Group •. Rev. Neal Stockeland, Interim Pastor winr. whitneyvillebible.org 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. IICA irtrrniuvtfftU Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. f A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship.................................................... 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. www.peacechurch.ee Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................... 7:00 p.m. A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America __________________ Pastor Merritt Johnson 06651606 51 �•> • -• <C — X The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13. 2008/ Page 5 X. First Baptist Church to Join t carol concert in Middleville Sunday host Christmas programs V It T V The Middleville and Parmalee United Methodist churches and the Middleville Christian Reformed Church invite the community to share the songs of Christmas at a concert Sunday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. This informal evening will include congregational carol­ ing, handbell choir accompa­ nied by flute and violin, instrumental and vocal num­ I bers, piano and organ duets and choral music. There will also be two numbers by a combined choir. The evening will begin with Christmas music at 6:50 p.m., and the handbell choir will close the evening with Haydn's “The Heavens Are Telling.” The concert officially begins at 7 p.m. church in downtown Middleville. Cookies and beverages SERVING OUR COUNTRY I w 9 IV Tiffany Kim, a 2008 grad­ uate of Caledonia High School, recently graduated in the top ten percent of her company at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. As a Marine PFC, Kim will further her combat train­ ing this month at Camp Lejeune, N.C. before head­ ing to 29 Palms, Calif, for additional training, this time in her military occupational specialty, which is communi­ cations. Kim is the daughter of Sheryl Mankel. l “"“I*,,, * Fili * 5Ml kjg I « wet® •U Mu First Baptist Church in Candlelight Wednesday, season. Snyder said. “Come will be served in the fellow­ Middleville will present Dec. 24. at 5 p.m. for all join us for en evening of ship hall at the conclusion. those wanting to reflect on worship by candlelight on “Please join us for an I Make Room at Christmas real meaning of Christmas Eve." evening of music and sharing a mini-musical performed by the B First Christmas. This candle-lit Contact Baptist the FBC Senior Choir on the beautiful sounds of the program will bring peace and Church at 269-795-9726 for Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. season," said handbell direc­ Director more information. Music David joy to the busy-ness of the tor Vicki Marsh. Snyder welcomes everyone to enjoy some of the- traditional Christmas carols perr lat •••«.* •« •—« • • •• formed by the “Jolly Elders.” I Evening in “An ** on Saturday, December them to the Barry County Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. is a holiday Expo Center distribution site party being hosted by FBC time for delivery, in The Barr> County Humane food to individuals who for anyone in the community Saturday, Dec. 20. who would like to enjoy an Society will hold its annual receive Commission on Bradford In addition, evening of fun, food and fes­ holiday bake sale Friday, Aging Meals on Wheels and White employees donate to tivities. Entertainment will Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. need a little help feeding the campaign, and a fund­ be provided by the FBC wor­ in the lobby of Hastings City those pets. raiser at the company pro­ Also, proceeds will help ship choir as well as the Bank in Hastings. vides cash so the veterans Homemade cakes, pies, with the requests the Thornapple Kellogg High committee can fill in gifts School Jazz Band under the cookies, breads and doggie Humane Society receives for that were not donated. direction of Ray Rickert. treats will be available. dog and cat food from pet This year. Lovey's Snack There is no charge for the Money raised will go toward owners who temporarily are Shop in Middleville is adding Pet Meals On Wheels, the having trouble purchasing evening's activities. to the campaign but trying to The Christmas production Humane Society's program food for their pets due to bring in 100 balls to be “Shine On,” Sunday, Dec. that helps provide free pet financial difficulties. donated. This effort has been 21, at 10:30 a.m. will follow going on since the end of last a holiday breakfast at 9:15 06681279 year’s Toys for Barry County a.m. in the FBC Cafe. This Authorized Kids effort. musical production is under Caledonia & Shipping Toys and food also can be the direction of Snyder and Middleville's Outlet dropped off at Thornapple features the FBC Worship Since 1985 Kellogg High School. NonChoir as well as the FBC perishable food items can be Children’s Choirs with spe­ donated until Wednesday, cial guest musicians, the Dec. 17. Toys are being col­ Thomapple Kellogg Honors Ship your packages with us - Ground & Air Service lected for the Toys for Barry Choir under the direction of We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) County Kids and can be Laura Oprea. 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia dropped off until the morning Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5: •It (3:45 Pick Up)/£^\ First Baptist Church will ups ups of Friday, Dec. 19. at “Christmas present Humane Society’s bake sale is Dec. 19 GIVING, continued from page I ups Caledonia Printing & Shipping Tiffany Kim I te’re ' to. ; —4 ML L make the move now NEWEST X . WBl srrttWtm a toiiw* 1 ■ II. ; -a ■ Caeora M EBJttSlfcft hi i M * gon PiorkiMiSt A c titi^ homeowner & auto rates ut eakclaims service^ % c (7 F1 Hi a a vi F" O,| nyjltb S! I aval la I SCO 1° @al Illis. BOY, Blake Quincy Oleson, — Mm a • • born at Edward Hospital in Naperville, 111. on Nov. 28,2008 at 6:58 p.m. to Josh and Lisa Oleson of Aurora, Ill. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs., 21 inches long. 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Main St. Middleville 269.795.9044 You are invited to celebrate the joy of Christmas, enjoy a variety of « 1 1 TV «-> 1, .wiic litr^» delicious Cracked Pepper appetizers and refreshments, and liv music while benefiting our neighbors in need this Holiday season. 'J' .-i* J L- V www.gtangeinsurance.com si** - — --J \. 3 Stauffer & Wiggers i^-s**’* ** * Ari I 1 . CITIZEN comimv emo ’ t * -Ik ____ r Middleville Family Dentistry Most Insurances Accepted, Including Healthy Kids r (Suggested Donation $20.00) Scrumptious Appetizers from Chef Dave’s Kitchen - LIVE Music from “Too Manv Daves” Christmas Sing-Alongs - Love. Inc., has operated in Barry County for 26 years as a Christian Clearing House or “go to" for families that need help. They work with five food hanks, three utility programs, depend on churches and the general public for operation costs. i —A - -—* • ■ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 Norine Louise Jacobs mu Ben (Cassie) Jacobs; a HASTINGS - Norine daughter, Katrina Jacobs; Louise Jacobs, age 59, of one brother, Fred (Bonnie) Hastings, passed away at her Wydra; sister-in-law, Shirley residence on Monday, Wydra; several nieces and December 8, 2008.. nephews. born was Norine * E. She was preceded in death in December 7, 1949 by her parents, and a brother Saginaw, the daughter of ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. of Middleville and Jeff Howard Wydra. Louise and Boleshaw Kenneth E. Jackson, age 69, (Karen) Scott of A Funeral Mass will be (Archangeli) Wydra. Albuquerque. Ken also is of Albuquerque, N.M., for­ held Saturday, December 13, from graduated She survived by nine grandchil­ merly of Middleville, went to 2008 at 11 a.m. with visita­ Saginaw Catholic High dren and three great grand­ be with his Lord on tion one hour prior to service School and went on to children; his brothers, Robert Wednesday, December 3, time at the Holy Family receive her teaching degree 2008. ‘ :1 gi ■:> (Cheryl) Jackson, Duke Church Catholic in Saginaw from Valley (Mary Jo) Jackson, Denisa Kenneth was born on Caledonia. Burial will be at College. Jackson, Denise (Derek) March 31, 1939 in Battle Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Norine was an elementary sister-in-law, Looman; Creek, the son of Orval R. Hastings. teacher, and also a religious Margret Fields; many nieces, Jackson and Dorothy A. Memorials can be made to celebrations. education director for St. nephews and a host of Gailey. He was raised in the American She was a member of the the Cancer Peter and Paul Church, she friends. Otsego and Caledonia areas, Catholic Society. Family was a part owner of Back to Holy ** He was preceded in death graduating from Otsego Arrangements are by the Church in Caledonia. store Basics retail in by his parents, Orval and schools. Norine is survived by her Girrbach Funeral Home in Marshall. Dorothy Jackson and two As a young man, Ken husband, John Jacobs, presi­ Hastings. You may leave a Norine was all about fami ­ antiques and had a brothers, Jim and Junior farmed and ran cattle with about •It dent of J-Ad Graphics, pub­ message or memory to the ly, she loved to cook, go to his Uncle Ed. Ken enlisted in keen eye for them. His other Jackson. games, painting, lisher of the Ad-Visor and family at (girrbachfuneralsoccer Funeral services were held hunting, was the Air Force and after serv­ passion home.net). organize parties and other Marshall Chronicle; her son, ing his country, he settled in whether it was white tail here Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Whitneyville Bible Middleville to raise his fami- in Michigan, mule deer in at Wyoming or elk and orix in Church, 8655 Whitneyville ly. Ave. S.E. Neal Stockeland He worked at Steelcase for New Mexico. Ken is survived by his lov­ officiating. Interment at Mt. 28 years, and after retiring Cemetery, from Steelcase, he owned an ing wife Marie (Bentley); his Hope children, Ed (Tammy) Middleville. antique store in Wayland. Arrangements made by Ken would often be found Jackson, Scott Jackson, all of Funeral Home, at an auction or garage sale. Middleville, Tony Jackson of Beeler project to build a home for to march, but the fun of the by Patricia Johns He was very knowledgeable Indiana, Jayne (Tim) Hooper Middleville. A Hoffman.) evening was delightful. Staff Writer The weekend of Dec. 5, 6 More music entertained Then on Sunday evening, and 7 was chilly and snowy, those inside the store front the third annual lighting of but the warmth of the holi­ and a brass band also shiv­ the Orangeville Christmas He is survived by his dad MIDDLEVILLE - Gavin tree showed off the holiday day shined through during ered as they played a tune. and mom, Dale and Carrie Charles Krueger, age 4 On Saturday, the fun and community spirit when Christmas celebrations in Krueger; big brother, Dale of Middleville months, Middleville. more than 60 people stopped to Caledonia, Middleville and moved IV; big sister, Madison; returned home to his Reindeer walked in the by the township hall. Orangeville. grandparents, Darrell and Heavenly Father on This event is led by Mark On Friday, Dec. 5, a cele­ parade, Santa waved, and Joan Williamson of Wednesday, November 26, Paradowski who credits the bration in Caledonia had lighted floats lit the sky. Middleville, Don and Fran 2008. There is a now “North cooperation of the three hundreds of people lining Krueger of Middleville; We are comforted each Main Street waiting for the Pole” in the Christmas tree churches in the community great grandmothers, Serilda time we close our eyes and •It parade to begin. The 6:30 forest and community deco­ for making•SI it possible. Gainey of Iowa, Nina see your beautiful smile. p.m. start was delayed as the rated trees in downtown The Orangeville Baptist Krueger of Florida; uncles When we sleep we hear your Church provides the lyrics crew from the ambulance Middleville. and aunts, Jeremy Krueger, gentle laugh and see your service cared for someone The real fun of the sheets for the community embracing smile. We know Theresa Kilmer, Beth (Jesse) with heart problems. evening was found visiting . sing-along; members of the that you are smiling at your Strzyzewski, Carli (Garrett) Waiting on Main Street, area stores and restaurants. Fountain of Truth Apostolic tJ big sister in Heaven now. We Rylee; great grandparents, Rekis, Brenda Jackson, Don Church lead the singing, and children played in the snow, Three local artists will miss you deeply but we Charles and Pearl David (Kristy) Williamson; and enjoyed looking at the Williamson, Bob Evans and members of St. Francis know that one day we will all Zichterman, Donald cousins, Clayton, Isaac, cowboy hat decorated tree , Arnie Evans — showed and Episcopal Church provide be together again. Williamson, Louise Miller, Maeson, Tyler, Darrick, set up by the downtown mer­ sold their works. cookies served after the Gavin was preceded in Dale D. Krueger, Sr., Francis Andrea, Aubri, and Lydia; chants to remind everyone of Santa was available for tree's lights fill the night sky. death by his sister, Morgan Driver. great aunts and uncles, Betty the much warmer Western pictures outside in the gazeThis year, special visitors, Hubbard, Rick and Maureen Days coming in the summer bo, accompanied by rein­ Mr. and Mrs. Claus, turned Krueger; and many other rel­ deer, and inside the Cracked the switch, visited with chil­ of 2009. atives and friends. l Hour MASSAGE Girl Scouts from Troop Pepper restaurant. dren and Santa read “The Private services will be 1815 did brisk business sell ­ At the Masonic .Lodge, Night Before Christmas." FREE HAIRCUT with Massage Purchase held celebrating Gavin's life. ing hot chocolate and cook­ children could write to Santa, The first weekend of In lieu of flowers, the fam­ Mention this ad for ies. Funds raised that night make decorations and enjoy December was a time for ily requests memorial contri­ will help the Scouts with a a special cinnamon apple friends, cookies and music in butions please be made to St. project at a Grand Rapids treat courtesy of Charlton all three communities. Plans HAIRCOLOR or HIGHLIGHT Jude’s Children's Hospital. ______________ EXPIRES 1/31/09____________ area school. Park. in each town are already in Condolences may be sent Then the sirens blared, and The weather outside might the works to make the fun online at www.mkdfuneralthe parade went down Main have been too frightful to even better next year. home.com. 4879 Deer Run • Middleville Street. Highlights of the allow the Vi < Thornapple See photos on page 14 & 15 parade included lighted Kellogg High School Band floats, the Caledonia High School Band quick marching and playing seasonal music in the brisk air, • r and Jessica We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Price singing seasonal songs from a float with friends. Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: At the. end of the parade, • Library of Resource Materials • Traditional Burial Services action moved to the D&W • Coffee Room • Dignified Cremation Services shopping center. The store • Sincere, Caring and Friendly Staff • Affordable Pre-Pay Options front between Rite Aid and • Large Parking Lot • • Serving All Faiths Swierenga Jewelers was 9 • Markers and Monuments • Services to Suit ALL Budgets i filled with families warming • Flowers available • Banquet / Community Room with Catering s up and enjoying hot choco­ late served by the Caledonia • After-Care Specialist On Staff • Play Room for Children Kiwanis Club. It didn’t take long until all the hot choco­ late was gone. fj-. Santa and Jessica Price u 1 arrived in a “stretch” •S Hummer. Price reprised gtflair some of her songs in the chilly air. The tree was lit by injured Josh Marine -w Hoffman and his fiancee 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 Heather Lovell. (Chet Teater 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 WS4 rri P' Handicap Accessible and the Caledonia American 269-945-2471 www.LALJ (No Steps or Ramps) Legion have spearheaded a In the Caledonia D&W Village Center Steve Lauer, Director Kenneth » & Jackson Mt Kl & 11 0 Christmas celebrations begin in the area - Gavin Charles Krueger-------------- I (Oft® Itte I isaiw ' Kin® Viianes OT3RICI ••I 1 KiliifcOi kiliiii •I . » i iinraz 9f• EV mt: 45r *5.00 OFF -v DawnSalon 26A-7A5-300A Family Owned and Operated Buying Scrap Gold for Cash urn 891-5750 * IWI 1 1 4^. n KL IO 3 kS �The Sun and News, Saturday. December 13, 2008/ Page 7 I jI special holiday services Irea churches schedule I - 7 1 ■ & io : • c- “Ik * ‘Slj 1 it? * •’Jia.- Eisl5■SStESSJ- ijssjijj Qulmsi > aih iakin •1 raenMisit » ffl 35 ■ KES i -ZS1 lot b» ai anta i I *3 E® - asi si W ata sii ya « roMt in mW? ■—? ®X E & Hi®?1 ■ Ikdlki V i/EEEitv b St k by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Each year J-Ad Graphics invites area churches to sub­ mit information about M special holiday services, which are published on a space-available basis. Representatives from any church wishing to partici­ pate in this may e-mail infor­ about mation upcoming events to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The deadline for information is each Tuesday afternoon by 2 p.m. Caledonia Spirit of Life Lutheran Church will host Christmas for Kids Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Area children are invited to come and learn the Christmas story, sing, make crafts and have fun. Christmas for Kids will be in the gymnasium of Cross Creek Charter Academy on the corner of Kalamazoo and 76th Street. For more infor­ mation, call Pastor Bart Tauer at 616-891-2004. The Christmas Eve worship service will be at 5 p.m. and a Christmas Day service will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to worship and cele­ brate the birth of the Savior. Spirit of Life worships in the gymnasium of the academy. Thornapple Valley Church Caledonia at 8950 Kraft Ave. SE at Emmons Lake Elementary School, will hold Christmas service at 10 a.m. Dec. 14. There will be no Christmas Eve service at the TVC Caledonia campus. The Caledonia United Methodist Church at 250 III Vine St., has planned special services over the next sever­ al weeks. On Sunday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. the Children’s Choir and Bells will present The Story of the Shepherds as a special event for the entire family. On Sunday, Dec. 21, the Family U' Dentistry jaaiir sST W taste (nW?1 II , chancel choir will present a Christmas Cantata “Hark! The Angels Sing” at 10 a.m. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church invites all to attend the Sunday morning eucharistic senices held each week at 10 am. The Christmas Eve celebration Eucharist of the Nativity will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, with the Rev. Hugh Dickinson, presiding. F. William Voetberg is director of music. Emmanuel is locat­ ed at 315 W. Center St., at the corner of South Broadway and West Center Street. For more information call 269-945-3014. Hastings First United Methodist Church at 209 W. Green St. welcomes every­ one to attend any or all of its upcoming senices and pro­ grams. r JuBellation Dec. 14 Handbell Choir will share its Christmas program ‘Mary, Joseph, and the Baby' with the congregation during both worship services at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Dec. 14 - at 7 p.m. the 22member chancel choir will share a Christmas cantata ‘An Evening in December’ at a event. special evening Mark Accompanied by Doster, the cantata will include a variety of choral and solo music. A love offering of •n items non-perishable food will go to a local food pantry. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Dec. 21 -i 7 p.m. Live Under the Dome will present ‘Rock Mass: Road to Bethlehem' featuring Steve Reid as Joseph, with music by Fish Headz, who will sing music from artists such as Faith Hill, Big Daddy Weave, the Zombies, Selah and others. No admission is charged for this event. Light ! of Caledonia ■ Remember to use your r ■ <k« • isi a before time runs out. -1 ' Evening hours available. I GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 19 k I 891 -0004 Gary L Scott, D.D.S. J 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, Michigan refreshments will be served following the program. Dec. 24 - The birth of Jesus will be celebrated in two different worship servic­ es on Christmas Eve. The 6 p.m. service will be led by Fish Headz and will end with a candle lighting. The 11 p.m. service will be led by the chancel choir, and every­ one celebrates the birth of Jesus together at midnight with candle lighting. Light refreshments will be served following both •It services. First Presbyterian Church of Hastings has plans for the holiday season. The 9 a.m. service will be led by the chancel choir with music of the season. The second serv­ ice will be led by a contem­ porary praise band. Dec. 14, the children s Christmas pageant will be presented at both services. On Dec. 21, the praise team will jazz, up the service with songs of the season with a modem twist. Every Saturday during Advent, there will be a con­ templative service at 5:30 p.m. which encourages wor­ shippers to pause for a moment during the season and reflect on what God has given. The last of these services, on Dec. 20. will be a service of consolation. This is designed especially for those having a hard time being joy­ ous during the holidays for a variety of reasons — the death of loved ones, a battle with illness, a change in employment or family status. This service will allow wor­ shippers time to light candles and to seek prayer or anoint­ ing with oil as part of the healing process. The highlight of the Christmas season will be spe­ cial services on Christmas Eve. A family service designed especially for chil­ dren will be held at 7 p.m. At the 11 p.m. candlelight serv­ ice, the chancel choir will present ‘The Winter Rose,” a cantata by Joseph Martin. First Presbyterian Church, L “a church for all ages ” invites everyone to join in preparing their hearts for the coming24 of the Lord. The church is located just south of the courthouse at 231 S. Broadway. Call with questions at 269-945-5463. Thomapple Valley Church at 2750 M-43 Highway, south of Hastings, will hold Christmas services at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Christmas Eve services will be held at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Lake Odessa/ Clarksville area the at Sleepover Stable,” a presentation of the Birth of Jesus from the animals point of view, will take place Sunday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church, Church. 2720 Vedder Road. Lake Odessa Everyone is invited to enjoy this free program. A carry-in dinner including a birthday cake will follow as church members celebrate Jesus' birthday. For more informa­ tion, call 616-374-7796. Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him" will take place at Bowne Mennonite Church, 14076 76th St., Clarksville, The church presents a special night commemorating the birth of Christ, including car­ ols, nativity enactment, bell choir, and refreshments. All are welcome. Call 616-6932135 for more information. MiddlevUle At the Middleville «« United Methodist Church, a group of families is making final plans for a communitv-wide Christmas dinner for folks who may not have enough to eat or will be alone during the holiday. The event will be held Monday, Dec. 22, at the church. The free dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. A full course dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit cup. rolls, beverage and desserts will be on the menu. Call 269-795-9266 or 269-7953519 by Monday, Dec. 15 to make reservations. From Dec 22 to 24. a live Nativity will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. On Christmas Eve, Dec 24, Christmas service for families and children with music and stories will begin at 7 p.m. There will be a Christmas Mass at 11 p.m. with open communion for all who want to bring in Christmas with a celebration of Jesus’ birth. Christmas offerings will go to Love Inc. to help with their program of helping people of the community in need. Peace Church will have a children’s Christmas pro­ gram Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The will church celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Eve candlelight senice Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Peace Church is on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. Call 616-8918119. Orangeville St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church is holding special Advent sen ices each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 21. at 9:30 a.m. the senice will be a tradition­ al one of lessons and carols. Christmas Eve senices will begin with carols at 7 p.m. fol­ lowed by the Eucharist. St. Francis is located at 11850 W. Nine Mile Road. Orangeville. For more in for- mation call 269-664-4345. The Orangeville Baptist Church will present a special children’s program at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. at the church located at 6921 Marsh Road. Call 269-6644377 for more details. The Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church on Marsh Road in Orangeville will present a special music pro­ duction Crimson “The Robe'' at noon on Sunday. Dec. 21. Prairieville All are invited to attend an old-fashioned Christmas Eve service candle-light at Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton, at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Call Pastor Blair at 269-6232783 or Pastor Saunders at 269-721-8874 for more information. s i Kay Stolsonburg, CRS. GRI, Broker & Owner....8383305 BRIGHT Craig Stolsonburg, CRS. GRI. ASSOC. Broker 838-3349 Deb Erway, GR1............ 623-8357 • REALTORS1* i I www.BrightSkyReahofs.aMn I MH o» rc • tv J1?! 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (209) 795-3305 OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 - >:3O • FRIDAY 9:00 - 3:00 ♦ ■ rr%- i —► N- f ♦n *». Seif Chiropractic Join with to feed the hungry! W I) OQ I J j December 1st through December 19th Seif Chiropractic will be offering•J to all NEW PATIENTS a complimentary 1st visit for a donation of S50.00 to the Second Harvest Gleaners. examination and (if needed) x-rays. With this visit you will receive an I Excludes Medicare. Medicaid and personal injury! I < Donate and Win!!!! T* c ii k AM . Nintendo Wii a . Dinner at Monterey Grille •I . 1 hour massage • ■' Thank you in advance for your generosity! Location: 9090 S Rodgers Ct. Caledonia Dr. Eric, Dr. Tanya, Dr. Maria Vicki, Sue, Julie, and Sara C' 616-891-8153 r. 06681107 A * •5 KO* fi 5 s ’|Vn : 135 I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 GFWC-Gun Lake active in the area r er.< *, Wk A- > c 4 ■ft -J J tx F*J i J'f/A I '9 *.. ' zX -S’ # 1 ‘7S- '' A t 7 .-1 * *• * •' r£. w X • *75? 1 -J *,K. — * I These GFWC-Gun Lake members enjoyed a pre Thanksgiving luncheon and raised $340 for the community fund. IF a >• p - ** Wil On December 10 Lucille Hecker, standing, was wished happy 97th birthday by the Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir and the members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club. ■F* fe-j if a i JSS.-S- - t «! I kT 1 • 7-? 1 M- 4 t a 111 I ( -J ■3 .r -I Bev Grashuis, center, was one of the organizers of the event which was held at the former Sticks and Stones building on Marsh Road. “7 - <•- r > 1 TO K5^ w *•- r-.. •T **. *■ • ■ •. .it Ml <1 .“A =:• i .t <1 ■ L ■ i it •***- *** •t Ray and Marilyn Page enjoyed meeting with their friends at the November event. In the coming year, GFWC-Gun Lake club members will wear their bright yellow hard hats as they work to improve the Gun Lake community. (Photos by Patricia Johns) ? _■: L. 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Wine Case Prices Gift Basket Specials f • 4 > z I > I »*"****"*“- 'I l ‘^Ti4t/T rT?T* v xS CALEDONIA LIQUOR STORE I — “■ II i ft I 1 I 5^ f s Lin r- 6450 100th Street Monday-Thursday 10am-10pm Friday & Saturday 10am-l 1pm I O Al A El E I ■/*l|n VIV V> ■ ■■ViWT Z% Z A r r- r r* * • I -aR'i. - ■> 1099; I k_ — | fV •1 » 100™ STREET & M-37, CALEDONIA �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 by Patricia Johns Santa's Assistant This year, the Caledonia Merchants Association and the Christmas celebration committee of the Middleville Downtown Development Authority decided to help make it a little easier for chil­ dren in both communities to communicate with Santa. Special Santa mailboxes were erected in both commu­ nities. Below is a sampling of the letters sent to Santa. The spelling was not corrected and only first names were used. The Sun and News will continue to print “Letters to Santa” on a space-available basis on Saturday, Dec. 20. Santa does remind every­ one that he knows that good boys and girls are waiting for him to arrive on Christmas but giving is always better than getting. (Editor’s note: This week, the cutest letter received was written in a language only Santa can read, in swirls of blue and red with a few black lines. Some of the letters came th gaily decorated envelopes as well.) skelaton, mummy, knight power rangers, plaet hero, army man and battle ships. ' Anonymous Caledonia Dear Santa, I love you! I would like to meet the real Santa! Would you please bring me a princess baby dall for Christmas this year! Would you also bring me a My Little Pony for my baby sister Sydney, I can't wait to leave my special snacks out for you and Ruduolph on Christmas Eve. Love, Hailey Caledonia Dear Santa, I want a Funky for Christmas pleaas and I also want a Webkins. I was good enoughf this year. Anonymous Caledonia Dear Santa. Love Yha. First of all I would really want you to give all the familiys that don't get anyting to get something. I think it is better to give than it is reciving. Please, Don't give pres­ ents just to the people thant can oford stuff and have a home. You also have to think aout the people who are homeless. And is what I think about on Christmas is it is not just about presents, its more about a day when Jusus wad born. Thats why Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. Please bring me a Ben Ten Force Alian Creation Hauling truck. Power truck, Ranger jungle furry alian moltan lava, dinasaure Spike Ultra, Nas car, train, gas tanker semi, plan car, dvd, Chech us out for your new7 f .*1 Holiday Hairstyle <w •a -rn|• II shear 4*1 JI pleasure 11 r■ 1 tai Middleville, Ml 49333 795-7719 > Dear Santa, I wish for a skateboard and an upside down remote control race car! Will Rudolph be in the front of the sleigh on Christmas eve? How much snow is at the North Pole. I Love you and all your reindeer Brendan Caledonia Dear Santa, We have been really good this year and Latelynn really wants a Hannah Montana dance mat and a Nintendo DS. Kelsey would really like a leapster game. Kylee sue would really like a dolly. Love, Katelynnm Kelsey and Kylee Caledonia Dear Santa, I've been very good this year. I would Ike Legos and Hot Wheels, Pirate ship, hero ball, helmet and heros. Love, Bailey Caledonia Dear Santa, creation, Pokemon, Man Iron Backugan Transformer, rollers, venom Spiderman transformer, transormer. Incredible Hulk transformer, Sonic Unleased video game, game boy dragon ball GT transformer, Game Boy-Spiderman 3, rocky boots size qe, Rihno Rampage, Flipiing Frogs, Rockem Sockm robots, Ben 10 alian Force watch, Jungle furr lords play set. I would Ufa my mom to get a necklaw with dimond in the middle sparkles, wyatt truck hauler and a play station 2 game. Coleton 'Caledonia • Dear Santa, I think you know what I want for Christmas, Angel rings. Love, Lilly Middleville Dear Santa, I would like some new Bakugan, a Wii, some new hots, a trashcan for my room, triceratops, roller skates, Lego stations and some puzzles for Christmas. Please give all the rein­ deer hugs for me. Love, Logan, age 5 Middleville Dear Santa, I would like a rocket, air planes are cool. Some cars and trucks are good. Love, David, age 2 Middleville Dear Santa, I want the mommy doll who hs to go potty, a mermaid doll, tumbles the dog. MoonSand with the Dragon. Maybe you like aliens. Pinks my favorite color. I love you Santa, Dear Santa, I have tried to be good all year. Can you bring me some toys to share ? ■ Thanks you for all your hard work this year and there will be milk and’cook­ ies at my house for you. Nathan Middleville Dear Santa, I am seven. I think you already know my address. I want a dji6 and a little pet shop day planner those things are what I want. I wish you a very merry Christmas. Breeana Middleville Dear Santa, I wish you have a merry Christmas an I want a American girl doll, a under­ camcorder, a I pod dog. Have a good Christmas too. Kennedy Middleville Dear Santa, I want a remote control car. • Alex Middleville Dear Santa, Is Rudolph'real? Is Oliver the Reindeer real? I want an AT-TE, a Nintendo DS, Mario supersonic on Wii. What is your favorite holi­ day? I want a new blue sleigh. I want a Green Goblin and Spiderman episode I, I am going to get my dad a resent harley favens in action figure. Yours sincerly, Ben Middleville Dear Santa, This year I want to get a Kingsize Butterfinger. I love Butterfingers! I also want a pair of Tony Hawk shoes. Tony Hawk rules! Can I get some discs for my disc shoot­ ing gun? I would also like some pink or purple Floam. That is basicly all. Thank you, Jordan Middleville Dear Santa, I think you are so magical. For Christmas 1 would like dress up shoes. Play Doh Ice Cream shop, slime shooter, Mickey Mouse Club House. Wizard of Oz set. See you soon, Zachary Middleville Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I have a very short list of things I would like for pres­ ents. First of all, I would like any sort of hair curling device. Second of all, I would like an I-Pod. I really like to listen to -music anywhere I go. The last thing on my list for this year is a beanbag chair. I've always wanted one. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter. Merry Christmas, Sabriah Middleville '- * Dear Santa, I have been good. I want Bendaroos. P.s. I love you Santa, fly safely. Love, spacers andyet * tfie 6race(et <Sfree. * < * 3((xofits ad z Pandora andsimilar. 'A - 5 r# ’K ■ R • - j < * W * —. Free Layaway and Gift Wrapping a •• * x f -■<P TT-* I - ,’XU* w - T' < £ J ) Pr J PERSONALITY S I N C E »------- U 19 4 9 1 SwierengA J E W E ■ ■ E R S 9369 Cherry Valley, S.E. Caledonia y if* kif »1 \I. all®1 S0 Ik 1 iiss f? gi & jest* rZiBlE I Wii E1 any two cfiarms or GET PERSONAL I SDBlal f k 3 J Dear Santa, I want my Meedac, cake maker, pokemon cars, barugan ball, Littlest pet shop Clubhouse, bracelot and pet shop horse. Love, Anonymous Caledonia Kayla, age 4 Middleville ill 122 E. Main St. a.. HAIR DESIGNERS i we go to mass to learn stuff about Jusus. I love you and I just like giving mbetter than receving. • Your freind, Mya Caledonia Marie Caledonia Go/ng to school on a Saturday?!? The cast of the Wayside School play will be in performance on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. This Thornapple Kellogg Middle School production is being performed at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. Members of the cast are Levi Ryfiak, Jackie Pitman, Maddy Verhey, janie Noah, Cade Bowman, Ryan Lowery, Camille Irvine, Lauren Jenkins, Morgan Van Putten, Carly Noah, Alicia Czarnecki, Beth Blough, <• t �S S'x The Sun and News, Saturday. December 13, 2008/ Page 11 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Everyone can win with charitable gifts ft is tS & % *5 s. McFall first grader Scott Pritchard was thanked for being an example of the many students who have contributed loose change to the campaign to assist Josh Hoffman. J Jilt ‘‘if 4.1 TK fund-raising for Josh Hoffman fund ends Dec. 19 I $ % I I I il . F —11. ’"film. w r*' •Il i l H >• 1 4 ■ ** * Wflfclto. i \xai) Di B Ik owe wit 1 ’• r’lwiwh by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Since early this fall, stu­ dents in the Thornapple Kellogg schools have been raising donations for the Josh Hoffman fund to help furnish a home built by Homes for Our Troops for Hoffman, a Marine who was injured while on duty in Iraq. the Now the fundraising comes to an end with week­ long activities at Thornappte Kellogg High School. So far. McFall has raised $3571.88, Lee has raised $1,222.33, Page $1,818.06 and the . middle school $3,599.73. Totals for all the schools will be tallied and a special check presentation to Hoffman will be made in January. The fund-raising efforts at the high school began with T-shirt sales and will end with a parade during which seniors and some brave (or foolhardy) staff members will sing songs and do tricks for cash. Teacher Shelley Erb. who is on the committee working with the fund-raising effort , “ this has been a really says ( •< & 1 J ? / •• ■tow COMMUNITY Fifth grader Brandon Ras shakes hands with Thornapple Kellogg superintendent Gary Rider and TK Board of Education President Don Haney. He was one of the many Thornapple Kellogg students who have contributed their piggy bank coins to the “Loose Change Changes Lives” campaign. The campaign ends Friday, Dec. 19 at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photos by exciting effort throughout the district." Anyone who would like to help with the drive may make donations at the Thornapple Kellogg High School office during school hours Dec. 15 to 19. fl - J ■ .n 5 ■ji I? f r [,3 , Jr , fl - —- -I v’ I I ' r tv During this holiday season and every day of the year, TKHS seniors participate in math competition we wish you all the best. Drew McFadden Financial Advisor 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE g§ Suite E i- Caledonia, Ml 49316 616391-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING i V* V ** •• sipc I EYE & E.N.T. Thornapple Kellogg seniors Kirsten Herich and Nicole Ybema were invited to participate in part II of the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition. Both seniors attained the highest score for the school on part I of the test which consisted of 40 multiple-choice questions. Approximately 14,000 Michigan high school students participated in part I which was given on October 8. Those students taking part II were required to work on five challenging problems and write their solutions pro­ viding full justification and proof of their claims. FOOD & GIFT DRIVE Spe c alists, PIC 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Ste. # 1 Hastings. MI 49058 269-945-3888 L- , 1 J t l •* a v ft i I sions affecting vour retirement income. For example, if you could count on an income stream from a chari­ table remainder trust, you might be able to withdraw less money each year from vour investments and retirement accounts, such as your 401(k) and IRA. to meet your income needs in retire­ ment. In fact, if you were to receive this trust-generated income, it might even affect the type of investments you need to make before retire­ ment. possibly changing the balance somewhat between “growth" and “income." In any case, consider being as generous as you can afford in your support of worthwhile charitable organ­ izations. But if you incorpo­ rate your charitable giving into your long-term invest­ ment picture, you'll need to make the right moves - so prepare carefully. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal specialist for profes­ sional advice on your specif­ ic situation. r Patricia Johns) SEASON’S GREETINGS When you give a gift to a a role in some of your Ionacharitable group, you are tenn financial strategies, as rewarded by the knowledge well. Consider, for instance, that you’re helping an organ­ ization whose work you sup­ how you might use a charita­ port. But you can also get a ble remainder trust. You’d “bonus" from your gift - in start by donating an asset such as appreciated stocks, the form of tax benefits. Specifically, your dona­ bonds or real estate - to the tions to charities that have trust, which is managed by a tax- .trustee. The trustee, in turn, received 501(c)(3) exempt status are usually tax could sell the asset (relieving deductible, assuming you you of immediate capital itemize your tax return. And gains liabilities), reinvest the as long as your total contri­ proceeds and then make reg­ butions for any one year are ular payments to you or 50 percent or less of your another beneficiary you income. named when you established adjusted gross there's no limit on the deduc­ the trust. So you could set up tions you can take for your the trust to provide yourself, or one or more family mem­ gifts to public charities. Furthermore, your contri­ bers. with an income stream butions may entitle you to for life or for a designated more than just a tax deduc­ number* of years. After the tion in the year in which you lifetime of the last surviving make your gift. If you decide beneficiary , or at the end of to donate shares of stock, a the specified term, the trust piece of real estate or anoth­ would end, and any renjainer asset that has increased in ing assets would then be disvalue since your purchased tributed to the charity you'd it, you can avoid the capital named, Setting up a charitable gains taxes that will be due remainder trust is not as easy on the asset when it's sold. Clearly, your charitable as filling out a few forms; to giving you provide you with do it correctly, you'll need to some significant tax benefits. work with your legal and tax But if you’re interested in advisors. And once you going even deeper into the establish such a trust, you'll world of charitable gifts, find it can have considerable you'll find that they can play impact on some of the deci­ November 10th December 15th In the spirit of Christmas Eye & ENT Specialists will be collecting non-perishable food items and/or unwrapped gifts for families in need. All of these families have been nominated by friends and families of local churches and schools. Please drop off any donations to our office. _ J I • z In V' V * i—A 8 �•Il Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 Gingerbread fun at Caledonia library Sales aid building campaign * •* es- <' X . \ 9MB OTBbMI M JJ K UM 41W' i\S g rati? I» ' A♦ — If — •- r I 9^ ’JI .1 \ l5 - 7^5 ?r - f < 'Ml 3- r 1 - i —— u'r. i * •- * r ei. 5 -J* • _ \ •^5*- —i it V* V ter.': 5: I r< Caledonia Public Library was filled with more than 50 children, adult volunteers and K.A. Mueller Accounting £ Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. Over 20 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone; (616) 891-2507 w www.kamuelleraccounting.com 06681672 ?>. !* Alaina Reiffer and Nicholas Kaercher show off some of the items for sale at the Caledonia Public Library. Proceeds will go to the building fund for the new library. I 71 A . S.. 5 4*4 More than 50 children created gingerbread houses at the Caledonia Library on Dec. 11. (Photo by Patricia Johns) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thursday, Dec. 11, the 4s. ■ R:1 I _: X- lots of vanilla icing. It was gingerbread house building day. Children glued cookies to empty milk cartons and then added their own creative touches. Librarian Jane Heiss and her staff were up to their elbows in white icing. “Isn't this great?" asked Heiss. “I think this is the best part of Christmas." Thursday was also one of the days Heiss got to show off some of the items that on sale to help with the cam­ paign for a new library. There are T-shirts for any­ one's favorite bookworm, special book sales and jars of food mixes and dog treats. The special jars of cookie mix, soup mix, lighted pot­ pourri and dog treats were created by parents and stu­ dents at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. Heiss and her staff have gone to the center to read stories. Funds raised from these special sales will go to the campaign to build the new Caledonia library. Heiss encourages adult readers to join the Let It Snow winter reading club. Participants who read up to 20 books this year can win prizes. A book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month as •F well. ' For more information about upcoming events, con­ tact Heiss at 616-647-3840. The Caledonia library is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Celiac support group welcomes Walldorff Ml W i I ) J1 r $ ■Hp With all of the * things you have to do before the end of the year ... Don’t forget about your Flex Medical Savings Account If you have funds still available, now’s the time for: • Eye exams • New eyeglasses • Contact lenses • Laser vision correction Call for your appointment today I I Maste SCarcf.’l IW EYE & E.N.T. : VISA ’ )[ “zarn fl 0\5C^ Specialists, PLC For Vision. For Hearing. For Health. 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 I I I IOD CO 124 S. Cochran Charlotte, MI 48813 269-945-3888 616-891-2001 800-307-8897 The Celiac Support Network of Barry County will welcome Brenda Brinks of the Walldorff Brewpub I and Bistro in Hastings to its Dec. 15 meeting. The Walldorff has created a gluten-free menu for its customers who cannot con­ sume certain foods because . of a gluten intolerance, aller­ gy, or celiac disease. Gluten is the protein contained in wheat, rye and barley. Oats are also generally prohibited in a gluten-free diet, due to cross-contamination of pro­ cessing equipment. “Eliminating these grains when cooking at home is a considerable challenge; how­ ever, eating out is even more difficult,” said Kim Smith, who has celiac disease. “The decision that the Walldorff has made to offer this new gluten-free menu will make it safe for people with a gluten intolerance to eat out in Hastings.” Brinks will bring samples from the gluten-free menu for the support group mem­ bers to taste at the meeting. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held Monday 7 p.m. in the upstairs portion of’ the Willis Recreation Center at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. In October, the group wel­ comed Loretta Hamelink of Gluten-Free Sensations. She creates and sells gluten-free baking mixes online (www.glutenfreesensations.c 111 om) and in some local stores. Group members said they were impressed with the products presented by Gluten-Free Sensations. In November, the Barry County Support Network held its first annual potluck dinner. It was a chance to sample recipes that othef group members have devel­ oped and to exchange recipes. The dinner included gluten-free versions of stew, chili, appetizer dip, brownies and a spice cake. The topic of discussion for the December meeting will be Gluten-Free for the Holidays. For more information, visit www.celiacsupport.net or call Kim at 269-795-4338 or Melia at 269-948-8135. 119 Christmas Vacation Bible Schools MJ Open to children in the community ’Sn, Preschool to 5th grade Wednesday, December 17 thru V Saturday, December 20th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Come and hear the Christmas Story through Music, Puppets, Crafts, Games & Prizes. It II Th II 0 A I Living Hope Assembly ol God 7033 Hammond Ave. SE Dutton, Ml For more information £ in contact Pastor Todd at 616-706-9911 in" �* <I •II The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008/ Page 13 RadioShack V BEST GIFTS EVER! > Many other items also on sale in the store. Shop early for the best deals! Accurian™ 9” Portable DVD Player SALE «99" 4.3” touchscreen Text-to-speech says street names Preloaded maps of all 50 states plus Pt Over 3.5 million points of interest SiRFInstantRxll S129 Digital Concepts® 7. Digital Camera (Biaci $j|Q99 I * •»>;*> bta* 'Ml* Ita •K 1 ■v Ui I U>. 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SALE *t3 Xbox 360® Pro Cor Bundle w/Kung Fu Panda™ & More b^ °f RK ‘'Onfrol land Reg. $49.99. 600-408 Mio™ Moov 300 GPS 5b t Huge Selection SALE Reg. $149.99.16-680 v Megatech® Avion™ BiPlane WIRED UP LLC TA 614 West State Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED all the latest m MW Players & Accessories >I >1 •] 11 1 starting 429.991 1 Holiday Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 06681722 »■ a < I �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 Christmas festivities underway across area > .1 J J * K % * i *1 1 I I The Middleville tree was lit following the parade Santa was visited by a lot of Caledonia area children during his visit to the Caledonia Christmas Celebration on Dec. 5. Santa and Grand Marshall Jessica Price arrived in style from a stretch Hummer sleigh at the shopping center location following the parade. i V• 7 1 I. 1 d • Mrs. and Santa Clause were surprise visitors to the Orangeville Christmas Celebration. >> ‘ v"va Collection site for Caledonia Food and Toy Drive Caledonia Vision Center Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml 49316 www.caledoniavisioncenter.com (616)891-20/20 O ft �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008/ Page 15 OH X. •- I F —* * J i * 33/< i X I / /^^***’* r 1 *11** • A A V< i * ■ •> a- A 3t -‘TM,’ I III •u. - Carolers kept warm with hats and mittens on Dec. 5. Wa i 1 f ( • <’ <* < — The CMA tree was lit by Josh Hoffman and his fiancee Heather Lovell. < Z V. iTl- ifMil ~ ni-j I t ■ I I * JMF -V » tit I I H- ■ <- ► T » I I ri fl fJ I < ■ - - ■* La now Singers from the Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church brought harmony to the Don Williamson organized the art exhibit during the Middleville Christmas I Celebration. singing of carols during the tree lighting ceremony. £_______________ Downtown This Christmas I •t 'V b *r i ‘l f I * I/V few X I A’ I > 4 I » F" on the Thomapp f r I d * \ »• ’' 4 -k - L- * " *x V ' •* v frY >- ■ ) » d J iscover Hastings, and you’ll find there s more Zi a I to explore this holiday season. r Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. pen late Friday nights until 8:oo pm as gs here I HI ys beg I �page 16/The Sun and News. Saturday. December 13. 2008 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 cT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269 795-909 y FAX 269-795-2388 Public Act 188 of 1954 Proceedings PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 35 DECEMBER 22, 2008 TO. The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land with the Special Assessment District NO. 35 and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township of Yankee Springs has reported to the Township Board and filed in the t office of the Township Clerk for public examination a SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL (second hearing) prepared by him covering all properties within the Special Assessment District No. 35 benefited by the proposed: Excavation of approximately 979 cubic yards of material from the Payne Creek Channel and at the Channel entrance on Cun Ixike. There are 3 segments within the permitted dredging area; an area measuring approximately 750 feet long by 30 feet wide to a max depth of 1 foot, an area measuring approximately H4 feet long by 15 feet wide to a max depth of 2 feet, and an area measuring approximately 100 feet long by 15 feet wide to a max depth of 2 feet. Create a sediment basin measur­ ing approximately 20 feet by 45 feet to an average depth of 5 feet where Payne Creek flows in the channel. AU spoils are to be disposed of exclu­ ' ' sively through the use of Geotex sediment containment and dewatering tubes which are to be placed within the uplands on adjacent property. lage to investigate its rela­ tionship with the building inspector, adding that there were "others around (and) IMS (Imperial Municipal Services) needs to get offcenter." Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer with Fleis and VandenBrink Inc., reported that the closeout on the Main Street project was being delayed until the Michigan Department of Transportation finishes its audit; the closeout is not expected to occur before late February or early March. A problem with the Christmas lights tripping circuit break­ ers was solved when it was discovered that the ground­ fault interrupters had been connected to the wrong wires. The problem has been corrected. Ayers, delivering her •II report, said the Caledonia Merchant Association had organized the Christmas Disposal of dewatered spoils is to uplands. All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached permit conditions and revised modified plans. Said Assessment Roll has been prepared for the purpose of assess­ ing costs of aforesaid Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs on file with the Township VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Clerk at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township which assessment is in the total estimate costs of $37,500.00. Additional costs of recording secretary fees; public hearing costs; and postage costs to be added. Township attorney fee and Performance Bond from the Contractor (Hyslop Consulting) will also be included. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within i which the improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed is more particularly described as fol­ lows: As stated above according to the Permitted Activity Ml DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY PERMIT #06-08-0004-P. Complete proposal and estimate is available at the Township Offices (or Review. Property located in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml described as follows: ■ 08-16-030-009-00 08-16-030-041-01 08-16-155-058-50 08-16-165-008-00 08-16-165-014-00 08-16-165-018-00 08-16-165-022-00 08-16-030-010-00 08-16-030-041-03 08-16-165-005-10 08-16-165-011-00 08-16-165-015-00 08-16-165-019-00 08-16-030-040-50 08-16-030-041-04 08-16-165-006-00 08-16-165-012-00 08-16-165-016-00 08-16-165-020-00 08-16-030-041-00 08-16-030-044-00 08-16-165-007-00 08-16-165-013-00 08-16-165-017-00 08-16-165-021-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assess­ ment as shown on the roll is $1,600.00 (or more), per parcel of land in the district. For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will hold a Special Meeting at the Township Hall on December 22. 2008 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hear­ ing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as sub­ mitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 9:00 a.m. to noon on Friday until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the Special assessment to the Stale Tax Tribunal. An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any per­ son having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. After the public hearing is closed, the Township Board may con­ firm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide for pay­ ment of special assessments in installments with interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution for any and all such other mat­ ters as are permitted by law with regard to Special .Assessments. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road 06681809 I1 Middleville. Ml 49333 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes I 2008 November 10, Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pro TemMulvihill. Present: Gilbert, Hahn, Erskine, Mulvihill, Mitchell, Ayers, & Harrison. Absent: Williamson. Pledge of Allegiance. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion Hahn, sec­ onded by Gilbert, all ayes. Public Comment (Brief): Ed Fischer requested cable fran­ chise fees for Caledonia Cable Corp. Sylvia Murphy had con­ cerns regarding improvements that need to be done to her home/business to satisfy building I codes to enable her to start her Tea Room business. Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Gilbert, sec­ ond by Mitchell. All Ayes. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on November 10, 2008. •It B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. D.P.W. report. D. Treasurer’s report. E. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest - none. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. 1. Engineer’s Report-MDOT is behind on Main St. audit. 2. Township Liaison Report. 3. Planning Commission Report. 4. Other Committee Reports. 5. Village Manager’s Report: Gave Council report on other communities Odd/ Even parking regulations and snowfall amounts from National Weather Service. The Santa Claus parade was a success. 6. President’s Report. Unfinished Business. 1. Siren Fund-Discussed get­ ting additional quotes to compare pricing. Craig Mitchell will take over siren project. New Business Public Comment (Extended): Jerry Barnaby commented that the new 4-way stop at Main & Lake is working. Council Comments Welcome to Craig Mitchell, new Trustee. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR. Adjournment - 8:10 p.m. Motion Hahn, second Erskine, all ayes. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06681561 parade this year; the consen­ sus was that it had gone fair­ ly well. She noted that the Downtown Merchants Association had placed a Christmas tree on Main Street. Erskine reported on the Joint Sewer Committee meeting, remarking that the township was engaged in an extensive study of an infiltra­ tion problem that appears to originate in the CampauKettle Lake sewer. He sug­ gested that it might be time for the village to get a plan together with its own Department of Public Works staff and to do it when it rains. Galdes suggested opening manholes during a heavy rain and determining where to put meters to measure the inflow. He said he thought the problems on Main Street had been fixed but would check in the spring. Many of the problems are caused by sump pumps and roof drains that are not hooked into any storm sewer system, added Galdes. He recommended getting a plan ready and in place by February. Erskine concluded the exchange saying, "They are getting ready to renew the permit. If they don't get the infiltration solved, they will be expanding the plant to treat rainwater.” Trustee Craig Mitchell said in a discussion that the funding for an emergency warning siren was falling into place. The principle question now appears to be securing other bids for the siren. In other business, Terry Mulvihill, presiding in the absence of Village President Scott Williamson, reported the receipt of a letter from Village Attorney Ross A. Leisman of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones PLC, which said the motion for reconsideration filed by Wesley and Velting LLC had been denied by the Michigan Court of Appeals. Leisman said, "Unless Wesley and Velting files an application for appeal to the (Michigan Supreme Court within 42 days of November 21, you may consider this matter closed.” He went on to say that the standard for an appeal to the state supreme court is very high. The appellants would have to show an error in the original decision by Judge Dennis Kolenda and by the Court of Appeals in uphold­ ing Kolenda. Beyond that, they would also have to show that there is "a substan­ tial question as to the validi­ ty of a legislative act,” or that the issue "has significant public interest." During the final public comment period, Ed Fischer, chairman. Caledonia Community Cable Corporation, appeared to request some of Charter Communications' franchise fees for the operations of Channel 22. The channel has increased its programming and is eager to train volun­ teers to film events and then to edit the film into a fin­ ished program. Erskine queried Fischer about receiving some fran­ chise fees from other com­ munities served by Charter and are covered by Channel 22. Fischer said that they had not because they had not had the time to do so. amaby said the new stop signs at Lake and Main streets had slowed traffic considerably. He observed that the traffic backup last Friday evening after the parade was due to the traffic light at M-37 and Main Street, not the stop signs. Trustee Karen Hahn remarked that there was a question in her mind about •H. the consistency of the timing of the traffic light at M-37 and Main Street. Ayers said she would check it out with the highway department; ear­ lier in the fall the council had wanted the length of time the light functioned before going to a flashing mode extended because of Friday night foot­ ball games. In the council comment period, Erskine said he thought the council might want another report on the effectiveness of the stop signs. He contrasted the per­ formance of the village DPW with that of the city of Grand Rapids. “They were plowing leaves,” he said, noting that the Caledonia DPW had picked up the village leaves before the snow came. He commented that the carriage rides at the parade and on Sunday had been very nice. lit Hahn reported that a light at Main Street kept going out and that another paper had the parade listed as being held on Saturday. Gilbert said snowmobilers had come through Glen Valley between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. Besides awakening residents, they had tom up lawns. Residents have been told to call the Kent County Sheriffs Department. Snowmobiles are not allowed on private of walk­ ing trails, parking lots, drive­ ways or sidewalks. Mulvihill pointed out that sidewalks had been plowed. He also commented on how dark the entrance from M-37 to the D&W Fresh Market was. Other council members agreed, and Ayers said she will check on increasing the light in the area. Now that the station has been open for a year, he said he was curi­ •II ous about the effect of the D&W gas station on other gas stations in the area. Treasurer Jill Harrison commented that she had noticed prices on items with­ in one of the stations were higher than they had been previously. It was also noted that the discounts offered by D&W had softened recently. Residents should note that office hours for the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays are different from normal office hours. For Christmas, the village offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. They will reopen Monday, Dec. 29 at 8:30 a.m. For New Year's, the offices will close al noon on Dec. 31 and will remain closed Jan. 1 and 2. They 8 will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS it**ii.” hr® rra«W •jrtafl • I. •ii lb b Kiadil M ttairptau aiwtki 3&W UfflB of| '■K tea j SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT RECORDS Oil It is a requirement by law for the Special Education Department to maintain special education records on stu­ dents until they are 26 years of age. During the month of January, records of students with birth dates prior to 1982 will be purged to allow room for our current files. If you or your child has records in our office and you would like to have them sent to you, please contact the Thornapple Kellogg Schools Special Education Department at 269-7955571. c mi 1 Al 4g <K I > 1 of _ » PUBLIC NOTICE * *>chig^ The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hear­ ing to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Year 2009 Village Budget at 6:30 PM on December 16, 2008, in the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St., Middleville MI 49333. The annual millage rate will be Ts’ reviewed at this hearing. The proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E Main St., Middleville MI 49333 beginning - December 12, 2008. Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager at 269-795-3385. George Strand Village Manager 06681602 'I �•II The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008/ Page 17 -1 I X >X 1 •- i Holiday . - v- X: ' .NX' S’S 'A * ®> 55 I Gins * ■iwnnmMiMiiiNiurn-iieif -- I i i M • •- <• ■ A 3 1 t w <■ Now you can create one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list! fed I — ^24^ £ 2^ J .>> f 2 -W' --SL--2e2 - -4 SA’sSJMS- 5 2* J L‘*s>>5 ^§5 is Woodworking projects and equipment were discussed at TK board of education meeting. Here Jamie Langschied from the Middle School on the left and high school teacher Matt Melvin on the right discuss some of their projects which include in the high school woods class rocking motorcycles distributed to pre-school students. In the center is high school student Corey Lipscomb filming the meeting for the TKTV s: ■f Ki $ F ► Jtl ■>-* I : 4» ,i 2 3 sF 8 ‘Tis the season to share your 9 4 * s 16 you create wonderful photo 5 ' 10 11 : I pictures. Let our experts help production in the video class. (Photo by Patricia Johns) n 12 181 19 gifts in time for the holidays. 33**^ Bring in your photos and let $ I ■ the fun begin! TK Board of Ed reviews new AP course offerings ^-2 s < WK »s’. 4 1- B —•Y 1 UK ^^7 ®* Bt ■«« -ik *1 .x it i ia *■111 ns *■111 W ft t 1 BtMiir ta.‘xiiu * I ■T’l'fcB lib n Til 1 ttiuiU fatal - fal k:.lt I % < M zi i. I t k itM I 1 JU P x I F •y- X Greeting Cards, Calendars & New Photo Books efeSS «* .« *C* a;:-*B-2- > » ■i -<S s. SmS ®DI !!• I* 5 " tf”7 by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer On Dec. 8. members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education reviewed a request to consider adding new Advanced Placement courses to the curriculum. Another request was made for new science courses to help students meet new state requirements that all students take three science courses before graduating. Teacher Donna von der Hoff presented requests for a new project based statistics course to be taken by stu­ dents after they had complet­ ed Algebra IL This course would be for college-bound students looking toward a career in social sciences rather than the physical sci­ ences. It would be a twotrimester class, she said. von der Hoff also present­ ed an overview of a new Advanced Placement statis­ tics course. This threetrimester course would be more rigorous, attract stu­ dents wanting to take the AP test for college” credit and might be more appropriate for some students than the UNLOCKS t 1* (fl or TOWING WE BILL INSURANCE (O I 06681801 269 -795-3550 SE URJT tacK and) A FE^> the need for an advanced Web site design course for students who want to learn more technology and layout. No textbook is needed for this class. The board also praised first grade student Scott Pritchard and fifth grader Brandon Ras for being examples of students who have contributed to the Josh Hoffman, “Loose Change can Change Lives" campaign. The two boys emptied piggy banks, did extra chores bottle contributed and deposits to the campaign. Middle school teacher Jamie Langschied who teaches a 21st Century Skills class, and high school woods teacher Matt' Melvin talked equipment they had received from the Kent Intermediate School District in a recent surplus equipment distribu­ tion. They have brought equip­ ment into both schools that will help students create bet­ ter projects. Both teachers showed some of the work, from rocket cars at the mid die school to cabinetry and canoes created at the high school. Gary Superintendent Rider reviewed some of the many activities going on in all the schools before Christmas break; He encour^01 aged board members to Pl attend as many of them as "01 they could • • The next board of educa­ be tion meeting will Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. AP calculus course already offered. Teacher George Dudik discussed a proposal for an AP-level world history course. This three-trimester course would be for students who want a better under­ standing of world history up to the present. He said he is looking at a textbook similar in style to that used in the AP United States history course. The board heard about the need to create a new chem­ istry course to provide a class for students who do not have a good understanding of mathematics. If approved, a general chemistry course will be added, as will an hon­ ors *• \(college level) chemistry and AP chemistry courses. This 'mirrors the general biology, honors biol­ ogy and AP biology courses offered at the high school. 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L be strong on the perimeter “We are a guard heavy this season. team, and many of our play­ Much of the experience on ers have really bought into the Caledonia varsity boys’ our off-season weight train* basketball team this winter mg program.” Bloemers lies in its guards. Senior said. “Collectively as a team, guard A.J. VanWerden and we have good athletes and junior guard Luke Wiest good team quickness and return for Caledonia, and speed.” were major contributors to Caledonia wants to use last year's team which went those strengths to out work 9-12 overall and finished and out hustle their oppothird in the O-K White ’nents this season. Conference. Junior forward Travis Wiest earned first team Taylor is one of the key addi­ all-conference honors last tions to the squad, who season. He averaged 13.6 should gel nicely with the points, 3.5 assists, and 3 returnees. % rebounds per game as a “Our players genuinely sophomore on the varsity. care about each other,” VanWerden started three Bloemers said. “They want games last year, and head to be successful and are will­ coach Todd Bloemers said ing to buy into their roles in he “has worked extremely order to help the team in any hard this summer/fall to way possible.” improve his strength and Being successful means basketball skills.” competing for an O-K Gold Also back are senior for­ Conference championship. ward Luke Andrusiak and It'll be tough to get to the junior forward/center Matt top, with talented teams like Grand< Rapids Catholic Central and Wayland look­ ing to lead the way. The Scots can compete outside, but how they fare in the paint will play a big role in how they stack up in the league. “We have decent high across the board, but size in the post is lacking, which could cause problems defending post players in the O-K Gold.” Bloemers said. The Fighting Scots opened their season with a 57-53 loss in a non-conference contest at Gull Lake Tuesday. The Scots just couldn't make up for the large early hole they found themselves in at the end of the opening quarter. The, Blue Devils raced out to a 25-13 lead. The Scots pulled to within two by the half, but saw the •J Blue Devils then go on a 116 run in the third quarter to regain control. Gull Lake’s highly touted 6-8 center Matt Howe was a load down low. He finished 4 $ I ? :$ & o.jirf ■ {!*! $ The 2008-09 Caledonia varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from ,eft) Eric Pell» Luke Andrusiak, Ben Wunderink, A.J. VanWerden, Jason Hodge. Matt Russo, (back) head coach Todd Bloemers, Michael Spencer, Nathan Kimes, Jonathan Meerman, Paul TenHarmsel, Travis Taylor, Luke Wiest, and coach Paul Nixon. the night with a team high 14 points and six rebounds. The Blue Devils outrebounded the Scots 39-22 on the evening. Wiest and VanWerden did much of the scoring for the Scots. Wiest led the way with 17 points and VanWerden chipped in 15. Russo and Andrusiak had eight points each. Caledonia will be at East Kentwood tonight (Dec. 13), then will open the O-K Gold Conference season at Thornapple Kellogg this Thursday. Before the break, the Scots will take part in the Merely Stanwood Holiday Tournament Dec. 22 and 23. $ a. $ I®1 Scots not big team, but hope to be best in Gold • by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One of the biggest keys for a varsity competitive cheer team is the ability to work together. Caledonia thinks that will be one of its biggest strengths this season. “We’ve got great team chemistry this year,” said Caledonia head coach Heidi Snoap. ‘‘Everyone is a team player, and willing to help teach and push each other. We have a really solid group of core second round players and experienced stunters.” Snoap said that senior cap­ tain Angie VandenBout has great shown leadership already for the young team as it returns to the O-K Gold Conference. She's joined by junior Michelle Rahm and sopho­ mores Kendra Feyen and Ashley Churchill from last year's varsity team. The Fighting Scots finished third in their league a year ago. “We are excited to be in a conference this year with some inew and different teams,” Snoap said. “It should give us a fresh start as we go into the conference meets in January.” Caledonia hopes to battle for one of the top spots in the league with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Wayland, and Thornapple Kellogg. The conference season starts with a jamboree at Wayland Jan. 14. Caledonia will host the league Jan. 28/ That will be the Scots only home meet of the season unless they are able to reach the regional -round of post­ season play. _ , . That's another new thing for the Fighting Scots. Teams have to qualify for reglonals, as a district round has been added by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The top four teams at each dis­ trict tournament will qualify for regionals. NAPAP^'W KIM'S KONSIGNMENT Phone: 616-891-7205 9595 Cherry Valles; Caledonia MONKREY ------ --ISSWWt-HHItf Phone: 616-891-2928 9175 Clen Valley Retail Center, Caledonia I VA Jm ■■■■■■■■MN'..* The 2008-09 Caledonia varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Alexis Balczak, Michelle Rahm, Angie VandenBout, Alison Schubert, Taryn Herrick, (middle row) Sam Jacob, Ashley Churchill, Autumn Keith, Stephanie Jones, (back) coach Leslee Haisma, Kendra Feyen, head coach Heidi Snoap, Danielle Parent, and coach Rachel Nemmers. Missing from photo is Sara Keefe. Phone: 616-891-9171 SOUTH KENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL Phone: 616-891-9070 227 E. Main St •r Caledonia 9030 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 14 Phone: 616-891-2418 9809 Cherry Valley, , Caledonia Fl Premier 3* y■ Travel & Cruise Phone: 616-554-0311 7105 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia Smith-Diamond Family *| a Dentistry wziai.iBi.ay '' of Caledonia Phone: 616-891-222? Phone: 616-891-0004 8980 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 9021 N. Rodgers, Caledonia ———— ■ ■ ■ ■!■■■■ CALEDONIA RENT ALL DeVries Insurance J f ir/AlM-.tA’. E R S Phone: 616-891-8125 Phone: 616-891-5750 9359 Cherry Valley, Caledonia * p id w Mu I tos <=> CALEDONIA I “We'd like to be one of those teams,” said Snoap. The handful of experi­ enced athletes will be joined by juniors Alison Schubert. Taryn Herrick, Stephanie Jones, Alexis Balczak, E Danielle Parent, and juniors Autumn Keith and • Sara Keefe on the varsity this year. That gives the Scots 11 team members. “Our theme this year is ‘We Will Prevail’,” said Snoap. “With eleven on the team this year, we consider ourselves ‘small in number, great in strength*, like the words to our cheers sug­ gest.” Caledonia opens its sea­ son at the CCCAM Invitational at Jenison this' Saturday. Thai’s the only competition for the team before the holiday break. The Scots return to action at the Byron Center Invitational Jan. 10. Caledonia D&W Center I Phone: 616-891-0303 , 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone: 616-891-0050 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia i •s iS s. »S, \ u"»tl s’’* s �•II. Page 19 The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008/ Caledonia Winter Sports Previews Caledonia varsity wrestling team is young again if ft * I * 8® >s 5: tut J® I •» Ju 4 % I by* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The rebuilding continues. Caledonia varsity wrestling head coach Shawn Veitch inherited an inexperi­ enced squad in his first year leading the program last win­ ter. The Scots are young again. There are 38 athletes on the Fighting Scot roster this winter and 15 of them are freshmen. The Scots had a large group of freshmen last year too, and how well they adjust to playing a larger role in the team will be key to the season. Caledonia has just four seniors on the roster. Sophomores Jacob Pipe (119 pounds), Jon Schaibly (152), Justin Bigger (135), Dillon Schmitt (189), Chase Singleton (145), and Evan Zych (125) are all contribut­ ing for the Scots so far this season. Freshmen Alexander Champion has filled the 103pound slot. The top performers for the Scots are juniors Brett McCarty (171) and Tanner Zych (140). Tanner Zych was one of two Caledonia wrestlers who were regional qualifiers a year ago, and is the lone returnee who made it that far in the Division 2 postseason tournament. returnees Other key Dakota include Trevor VandenToorn, Polmanteer, Jason Acterhof, Derek Sanders, and Michael Munday. Caledonia returns to the O-K Gold Conference this winter, and goes from seeing regular state powerhouses Lowell and Greenville in the O-K White back to teams such as Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg in the O-K Gold. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg both return a wealth of experience and talent this season. The Saxons made it all the way to the state quar­ terfinals last winter. The Trojans opened the O-K Gold Conference season Thursday night by scoring a victory over the Fighting Scots. __ I ■ 7 * f 1 > The 2008-09 Caledonia varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Brandon Skinner, Tyler Patterson, Justin Steiner, Samuel Nietling, Jason Achterhof, manager Blake Gorby, Jon Schaibly, Tanner Zych, Derek Sanders, Spencer Coury, Spencer Plattner, (middle row) Brett McCarty, Sean McBride, Joey Montney, Bobby Montney, Taylor Nietling, Justin Bigger, Flavio.Gomez, Matthew Brinkhuis, Greg Vickers, Evan Zych, e Dakota Relford, (back) coach Roger Singleton, Chase Singleton, Derek Vickers, Nick Crawford, Sam Grantz, head coach Shawn Veitch, Kyle Schutt, Michael Munday, Trevor Polmanteer, Dakota VandenToorn, Dillon Schmitt, and coach Bryan Teipel. Wayland also is looking for good things this season in the league. The Scots return to confer­ ence action at home against Forest Hills Eastern this Wednesday. Next Saturday, Caledonia will be a part of the Jesse Snow Memorial £ Invitational at Maple Valley. That r“ ’s the Scots’ final com- petition before the holiday break. 1 o Caledonia girls look to make finals trips a regular event -T"-. - - *2* if- ‘iS J? Dance team set to perform uA Jg -■ -01 w >,r . I r -* p’1'■"I 4 * » »• - xI The 2008-09 Caledonia dance team. Team members are (front from left) Nikki Spagnuolo, Julia Hawkins, Maggie Patterson, Shannon Kelly, April Reeder, (second row) Alexa Krueger, Rebecca Bouwer, Rosalie Hawkins, (back) Katelyn Hamly, Kelsey Caswell, Coach Nikki Owen, Kelsey Canada, Tori VanderHart. Missing from Micalah Brennan, Brittany Fata, Maddie Murphy, and coach Yesnia photo are I Gomez. The 2008-09 Caledonia varsity girls’ bowling team. Team members are (front from left) Kara Moore, Brittany Pickard, Samantha Fischvogt, Brooke Hogan, (back) Leanne Tuuk, Michelle Walker, and Amanda Culver. - Mr the O-K Gold Conference. Samantha Fischvogt. by Brett Bremer IllThese girls practice hard starts at League action Sports Editor The Caledonia girls are and love to bowl,” said Thomapple Kellogg Jan. 6. a “ Wayland always has Bottrall. ready to roll. Bottrall • “ Our girls are motivated good girls ’ team," The Fighting Scot varsity that last said. “ TK will be good too." girls’ bowling team reached and ready to prove newcomers Caledonia ’ s the Division 2 state finals last year’s success was just a step . . . . « . t _ will still be getting used to winter, where the finished in in the right direction. The direction is making varsity competition during 17th place. The team has four state finals appearances a regthat first league meet. girls back from that squad. “ We have three new girls “The girls just want to ular occurrence. Bottrall F* said. Not only did the Fighting on the team," bowl, and get to work on said Scots reach the state finals a “They are working hard and another fine season.’’ :---but they finished just need to get some experiCaledonia head coach Eric year ago second in the O-K White ence under their feet. Bottrall. That group includes senior Conference and had a 7-3 Those four returnees are Kara Moore, sophomore iors Brittany Pickard and record in the league duals, seniors They ’ ll look to be on top in Brooke Hogan, and junior Michelle Walker, junior . Leanne Tuuk, and sophomore their new conference as well, Amanda Culver. Printing & Shipping Bill Seif Chevy Buick UZESlr'O'^O Phone: 616-891-2121 Fax: 616-891-8074 Phone: 269-945-2425 Middleville: 269-795-3550 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia, MI 49316 South M-37, Hastings, MI 49058 Caledonia: 269-891-3550 Famous flooring A Caledonia First Rehab ~ 1 rfUMICAl u t 51 c a t THltAFV t h i iTrv I N T I O rfffm# R S Phone: 269-795-4230 Phone: 616-891-9000 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville 9185 Cherry Valley SE, Caledonia » esscnruu'Dean Phone: 616-891-7700 8.980 N. Rodgers Ct•/ Caledonia �11 Page 20/The Sun a^d News. Saturday. December 13, 2008 -fl IE Caledonia Winter Sports Previews 4 if Six with lots of experience return for Scot ladies by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia has a handful of girls who are familiar with playing with each other. The group is familiar with the speed and intensity of varsity basketball. What’s new is the system. Joe Harvey takes over the Caledonia varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team this winter. He has two years of experience as the Forest Hills Central junior varsity girls coach, and takes over for Angie Stauffer. “As a team, we are learning a new system this year and working very hard each day to 4 play the way that gives us the best chance to win,” Harvey said. How the Scots have to play to win is to play stifling defense, work hard on the glass to make up for their lack J of size, and to improve their M shooting as the season goes on. The Scots return a lot of varsity experience, starting with senior guards Madalyn Sandtveit and Michelle Butcher. Senior Stephanie Packer and junior Lindsee Weiss return in the backcourt as well. In the paint, Caledonia returns junior forward Nicole Chase and forward/center Stephanie Packer. Chase and Gehrls will look for help in the post from a couple of the Scots' key addi­ tions, junior forward center Brenna Donahue and junior guard/forward Holly Orlowski. 66 Our goals are to come to play each and every night.” said Harvey. “We plan to play hard every day, and improve every day with an eye on dis­ tricts.” Before postseason play begins, the Scots have the OK Gold Conference season to gel through. The league is tough this season with the addition of Grand Rapids Catholic Central, and South Christian and Wayland return­ ing strong squads. Caledonia is 1-1 so far this season, and 1-0 in the league after scoring a win at Thomapple Kellogg Thursday night. The Scots visit East Kentwood Saturday night, then will return to league action at Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday and at home against Wayland Friday. The Scots will follow that stretch up by playing in the Morley Stanwood Holiday Tournament Dec. 29 and 30. I •4 ¥ fa s' W, The 2008-09 Caledonia varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Stephanie Forton, Alexa Gehrls, Michelle Butcher, Alyssa Longhurst, Madalyn Sandtveit, Stephanie Packer, (back) head coach Joe Harvey, assistant coach Pete Terryn, Lindsee Weis, Kristine Kaechele, Holly Orlowski, Nicole Chase, Brenna Donahue, Amanda Kimes, assistant coach John Evans. ■0 * at & r.l’* Boys hoping to roll their way to the top of the 0-K Gold I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Who wants it more?” That’s the (he question Caledonia varsity boys’ bowling coach Eric Bottrall is asking of his boys this winter. The Scots have their sights set on an O-K Gold I 1 J ■ad Grand Valley Phone: Graphic • 269-945-9105 co-op credit union Phone: 616-588-6868 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite 11 Caledonia "-7 fi ? 1$ — OKtoars A • L-* Express | a (Hi* The Better Idea in Women's Gyms! 1351 N. N-43 Hwy., Hastings "■ — Brsmtfsm It c a!) 6 E3 9028 N. 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Missing from picture are Tim Vos and Austin Martin. •— -<• r B I ED’S BODYSHOP ft IVe meet by accident" • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am • 5:30 pm; Other times by appointment i £—* all returning solid teams. “I think we can do well against all of them,” Bottrall said. “Wayland is going to be tough. They bring back four starters and so will we. It's just a matter of who wants it more.” The Scots have four returning starters, and six bowlers back with varsity experience. The group is led by seniors Doug Snyder, Jason Jamieson, and Mike Shamblin. Also back are jun­ ior Kevin Yahne, and sopho­ mores Alec Inman and Brandon Jamieson. The group is joined on the lanes this season by sopho­ more Tim Vos and freshman DJ Taylor. “We can be very good, we just need to fill the frames,” Bottrall said. “We have a great shot to make it to state with the core of my older and experienced players back from last year.” Filling frames means that even if the strikes aren't coming, the team needs to get spares. “Spares, spares, spares,” said Bottrall. “They just have to fill frames and they can do something special.” The Scots were 7-3 in the tali O-K White last season, and finished in third place overall in the conference. Their top finish at a tournament was at the Lowell Invitational where they placed second. The Scots open the O-K Gold Conference season at Thornapple Kellogg Jan. 6. Rs J * to iS Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. Low cost, competitive rate programs available. 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Also back are fellow senior Cody Clinton at 215, and juniors Trevor Dalton i f * > kt continue to work with the same intensity and work ethic throughout the entire season, good things will hap­ pen,” Fletke said. “The wrestling season can be long and in order to be successful at the end of the season, all members of the team must remain focused and motivat­ ed.” A few of the key newcom­ ers who will help out this season are junior 130pounder Jordan Schnicke, junior 140-pounder Steven Cung Bik, junior 140pounder Donovan Scott, and junior heavyweight Nate Converse. “We are still very young at some of our weight classes,” Fletke said. “We have sever­ al starters who are not cur­ rently in the line-up who should help once they are able to wrestle.” The Trojans are doing all -f O'- -S Mike Craven (119), Cody Lydy (135), and Thomas Tabor (145). 66 We have a good mix of senior and junior wrestlers who have had varsity experi­ ence,” said Fletke. “They have an under- standing that in order to get better, they need to work hard at every practice. A new level of intensity has been seen in the practice room and all members of the team are embracing the new struc- ture.” It’s a full practice room. There are 54 wrestlers in the high school program this season. “It should be a good tran­ sition year. If the wrestlers right so far. They were unde­ feated at their own quad to open the season, won last weekend’s Grandville Challenge, and improved to I -0 in the O-K Gold Conference with a win over Caledonia Thursday night. The Trojans will be bat­ tling with Hastings and Wayland the rest of the sea­ son for an O-K Gold Conference Championship. The Saxons are the defend­ ing league champions, and went all the way to the Division 2 state quarterfinals a season ago. The Trojans and Saxons meet for their league dual Jan. 28. The Trojans will be a part of the Howell Invitational this Saturday (Dec. 13), then will continue the league sea­ Hills son at Ottawa Wednesday night. 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Also back are senior for­ wards Kristin Tedrow and Nicole Ybema. Tedrow pro­ vides an outside score pres­ ence for the Trojans. In the paint the Trojans will rely on Bowerman and a couple of youngsters. Sophomore forward Alyssa Wecsie and freshman for­ ward Cassie Holwerda pro­ vide some size on the inside. Kopf said he likes the way his team works and plays together. He calls his players very coachable. “They will do anything —rf r' * t Ci^ ««•* The 2008-09 Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team. Team members are (front from left) Jacob Gray, James Moray, Tyler Heath, Mile Belcher, Pale Belcher, Brie Rickets, (second row) Bobby Leedy, Adam Keeler, Zach Zwiernikowski, Dalten White, Kevin Osterink, Paul Lloyd, Joe Harvath, (third row) swim coach Tyler Bultema, Dylan Pennington, Mitchell Borden, Tyler Swanson, Tim Olsen, Sven Bettendorf, Korey Carpenter, Tyler Karcher, dive coach Crystal Frena. (fourth row) Jacob Rogers, Carl Franson, Bret Miller, Brad Gagnon, Carl Olsen, Jacob Comer, Josh Wheeler, (back) Timothy Stanton, Jacob Bailey, and Ethan Angus. Missing from photo are Jack Synder, Zack Comer, Mac Gaikema, Justin Hicks, and assistant coach Dave Schultz. (Photo by White’s Photography) Kate Scheidel you ask of them.” Finding wins in the tough O-K Gold Conference won't be easy. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, South Christian, and Wayland all have very talented teams returning. Hills Forest Eastern is also solid, and Caledonia ____ looks to be improved in its return to the league as well. Insurance First MIDDLEVILLE ^uto-Owners Insurance life Home Car Business Phone: 269-795-7019 Phone: 269-795-3640 4611 N. Middleville Rd Middleville Westen s Carpet 4. Hooting Phone: 269-795-3000 Phone: 269-795-3302 4650 N. M-37 Hwy Middleville MIDDLE VILLA INN A BREW PUB The Trojans are 0-1 in the league currently, and 0-3 overall. The Trojans have a busy week heading into the holidays. 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Thomapple Kellogg- to keep up with some of the The Trojans start off the Hastings varsity boys’ swim­ top teams in the O-K season with a non-conferming and diving coach Tyler Rainbow they’ll need some ence dual against Byron Bultema has something he of their youngsters to get betCenter, in Hastings, this hasn’t before, lots of swim­ ter quickly. The team is look­ Thursday (Dec. 11). mers. ing for solid performances Saturday TK-Hastings heads The team's numbers have from freshmen Carl Olsen, to the Raider Sprints at swelled to more than 30 for Dalten White, Zack Grand Rapids Community the 2008-09 season. Zwiernikowski, and junior College. •4 The league season That's only one of the two Tim Olsen. starts after the holiday break most exciting things about Grand Rapids Central and as the Trojans visit Grand this year’s version of the the combined Forest Hills Rapids Catholic Central on Trojan team. Northem/Eastern team are Jan. 8. “The increase in numbers 1and the athlete's willingness » to work hard during practice. ■— ! i/i 4-4r at- 5*It's their dedication to the I' 'MH ■ sport," said Bultema. There are swimmers, and there are swimmers who are willing to work hard. 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Ell 'I I» •• f �•It The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008/ Page 23 9 J TK coaches likes team’s leadership and toughness ■W I ■ 4 fed ■■ L ■>* 1^^ ? I ■ -I * w w- Mki -WB k* v 1h WV - ■. * w tv 4ft- i nrwm xiai • • »si» s x tiiMBiaW ilW* t I * 0 r i r l I I I I Every Trojan gets in on the -or. w BQ Whi n’liii ■ sn«n iain w 1 ■ K artiri V VLB tsij • ball inside to its post guys. TK finished 10-10 a sea­ son ago, and five of those loses came against teams ranked in the top five in the state. The Trojans did beat five different Class A schools last season. Some of their opponents in the O-K Gold Conference this season will certainly be looking for high state rank­ •It ings this season. Grand Rapids Catholic Central opened the season as one of the top ranked teams in the area. “Catholic Central has two Division 1 players. Wayland is very good with a couple great players, and South (Christian) is also very good,” Laker said, describ­ ing how tough the league is. “Forest Hills (Eastern) returns a wealth of players. > WI 1 * *1’ » •k ^0 J * HP A % lb* •? .J? kJV A ■ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity boys’ basketball team will be a senior led unit this season. The thing is, TK was also a senior led unit a year ago. “Our biggest weaknesses are going to be depth and experience,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker, “espe­ cially early with the loss of Carter Whitney with his football injury until the new year.” Carter, a 6-5 senior forward/center, will be key on both ends of the floor this year. He is one of the Trojans who saw the most time on the floor during his junior season. The other is guard Parrish Hall. Hall started eight games last season. . “He’s a player who not only makes others better, but can score in so many ways,’’ Laker said of Hall. Also back are 7-0 senior center Kody Buursma and 62 senior forward David Comeau who will both- be tough in the post for TK, and senior guards •SJ James Tobin w and Josh Haney. “They’re senior bookend guard who have worked extremely hard improving their shooting, and who are the top defensive players and leaders on the team,” Laker said of Tobin and Haney. “These two are critical to our success.” The Trojans plan on being able to play many styles of basketball. Using pressure defense, sitting back in a zone, pushing the basketball, and being able to work the action as they dominate Ionia by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans couldn’t have asked for a better start. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 65-47 victory at Ionia Tuesday night. Nine different players scored for the. Trojans, and the team totaled 20 assists on the night. •j Parrish Hall led the way with 17 points and six assists. “It was a great team effort, and this team is great with their passion, and their abili­ ty to compete every play,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “I haven't had a team that competed this hard all the time, and these players continue to work to bring the younger players up to speed.” The Trojans didn’t give up a single point in the opening quarter, racing out to a 12-0 lead. They pushed their edge to as much as 55-28 at the end of three quarters. Kody Buursma had a great all around game which included 12 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks, and a charge. David ,Comeau had eight points, four rebounds, and four assists. Josh Haney and James Tobin shut down their scor­ ers and had nine points and three points respectively, but also created eight steals amongst them and helped set the tone for the whole night. “I was also very proud of how we talk of being 14 strong all the time, and every single player had a signifi­ cant role in the game and participated to make it such a great start to the year," Laker said. The Trojans are back in action Thursday night at home against Caledonia for an O-K Gold Conference contest, then will finish off the pre-holiday slate by host­ ing Okemos on Dec. 22 for a non-conference clash. “We are very excited to get league play going and see where we match-up when it starts next week,” said Laker and Ottawa Hills has the addition of three transfers from other schools that will make they very good." Hastings and Caledonia round out the league, and both are expecting to have solid seasons as well. “The thing I like about our team and our toughness is that we can beat anyone in this league on any night," Laker said, “but we will have to play well. The competi­ tion level is high, but our players are ready and ready to challenge for a title each night.” To challenge for a title the group of returning seniors will need a lot a help from the young group joining the varsity for the first time this season. That list includes junior guards Taylor Curtis, Samuel Thaler, Matt Williamson, Jordan Ruger, senior guard Donny Mosseau, sophomore guard Coley McKeough, and soph­ omore forward Jesse Aubil. 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Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty girls’ basketball team hosted Lakewood and Caledonia this week. The Vikings put on an offensive show and the Fighting Scots a defensive clinic to hand the Trojans their second and third losses of the season. Thursday night’s 51-22 OK Gold Conference victory improved the Fighting Scots’ record to 1-1 on the season and 1-0 in the league. Against the Fighting Scots’ full court press, the Trojans managed just two points in the opening quarter and only eight points the entire first half. Caledonia got 19 points off turnovers, as the Trojans gave up the basketball 27 times. “Our goal is to give up less than ten points a quarter with everybody,” said new Caledonia head coach Joe Harvey. ll car washes Ma tee €}reat <qifts 1 1" 5. I'm extremely proud of my kids.” Lindsee Weis came off the bench and led the Fighting Scots in steals with six. Madalyn Sandtveit, Alexa Gehrls, and Nicole Chase had four each as everyone got into the act defensively. The lead could actually have been larger, but the Scots had a tough night MB shooting the basketball. As a team, they shot just 29.4-percent from the floor despite getting lots of turnovers and doing an outstanding job of running their offensive sets to get good looks at the bas­ ket. “We were getting great shots,” said Harvey. “That’s just one of the things this group of girls has to work on. We’re two games into a sea­ son. It's just about getting better each and every day.” Chase had a big night for the Scots, also leading the team with 12 points and adding six rebounds. Butcher and Gehrls had eight points each, with Gehrls adding seven boards. i -7 . ■ V. » ■ 'A. •» f - I 1, - ‘v *j X- * -r ■ .f 1 - F wo;* ~• *? . ‘jj ■ . g Ai ■■ 942-5361 •- * $100 (eceive $120) added value 20% . * r HOLIDAY GIFT BOOKS: 5/S30.00 L t ’ »* J oct*'* VISA k Caledonia senior guard Madalyn Sandtveit is hit by Trojan junior forward Emma Bishop as she races in for a lay-up during the third quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg's troubles were compounded as its senior leader Kate Scheidel picked up three quick fouls in the second half and was out of the game with five. She still tied teammate Alyssa Weesie for the team lead in scoring with six points each. Cassie Holwerda had two points and six rebounds for TK. “Their defense gave them offense is what it did,” said TK head coach Andy Kopf. “Their half-court defense turned into offense for them. That's what we need to do. but we’re not getting the easy ones.” “Almost" was the key h -- MH I ‘ft ^18 ■■■■Il if |‘.V Caledonia’s Nicole Chase rips a rebound away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Kristin Tedrow during the second quarter of the Fighting Scots’ win in Middleville Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) word Monday night. “I’ve just never seen a team shoot that well,” said Kopf after his team’s 72-48 loss to Lakewood * in Middleville. “You almost wanted to start laughing at how well they shot the ball. It wasn't just one person either.” Lakewood senior point guard Alexis Brodbeck hit four three-pointers and fin­ ished the night with 18 points. Fellow senior guard, Ashley Morris, hit three threes and finished with 16. Rachel Lynch added nine points, Chelsey Down nine, Anna Lynch seven, and Danielle Palmer seven. As a team, the Vikings knocked down ten three-pointers. HURRY! REBATE ENDS SOON! » With Cooper, you don’t have to give up a thing. 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The Vikings scored 59 points in a league contest with Perry last sea­ son, that was the previous high since Thompson took over the varsity. ** They love the offense. That's the big thing,” Thompson said with a smile slowly growing on his face. “I've only taught 15-percent of the offense to them.” “Right now, it's simple. I’m just relying on athletes to do what they need to do." The Vikings didn't just shoot well, they got some easy shots because of Thornapple Kellogg turnovers. They worked for offensive rebounds to get more easy shots. The Viking defense wasn't too bad either. The Trojans had just 28 points through three quar­ ters. “We thought we’d come out in a zone, and that lasted about 30 seconds of them shooting threes. They were just a really athletic team. Kopf said of Lakewood. Scheidel led the Trojans on the night with 18 points. Kristin Tedrow didn't do a bad job shooting threes her­ self, knocking down three and finishing with 12 points. Alyssa Bowerman added six for the Trojans who are now 0-3 on the season. Lake wood improved to 20 with the win. 1*1^ 4irr • •’in f iWl J w V If? il’ Oi2T V •2in siCsia Xi • V. •-*V -M - 1 ill A •■ ^5-11 W. i 4 r Fi ^•■1 ■'.il I isj ft « �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13. 2008 Page 25 Troians wrestling opens the league with win over Scots / LJ I The Scots’ Derek Sanders turns Thornapple Kellogg’s Zach Schnicke onto his back during the third period of their 112-pound bout Thursday night in Middleville. (Photo Thornapple Kellogg’s Thomas Tabor (top) works to hold down Caledonia’s Chase Singleton during the second period of their 145-pound match Thursday. (Photo by I Brett Bremer) II 1 n > ^3 , nt r biiti Him ■ ft i moiaW • Hid K » S4 s II a a Ta ■ I* Erie* s K.riEass'w h I WJ • ■t(« • 4 a®: W* W111 3?,J! li MS Art F ib Hf* IP by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans got two things on Thursday night, a big conference win and a reality check. Thornapple Kellogg's var­ sity wrestling team opened the O-K Gold Conference season at home with a 52-17 victory over Caledonia. The night wasn't just about the Trojans and Scots though. While that match was going on, Allendale was scoring a 66-4 victory over Grant. After the league dual, Caledonia went on to score a 61-16 win over Grant while the Trojans faced oft with Allendale. The visiting Falcons topped TK 41-20, scoring pins in the two heavyweight matches to seal the win. It was the first loss of the season for TK, who opened the year by winning two matches at a home quad then won last Saturday's Grandville Challenge. Caledonia head coach Shawn Veitch saw enough to know that the Trojans are more than just a good team though. “Any team that has 14 solid kids is a great team and they don't have any holes,” Veitch said of TK. “They are tough from 103 to heavy­ weight.” For a moment Caledonia was inching closer to the Trojans in their dual. With wins from Jason Acterhof at 130 pounds and Tanner Zych 135 pounds, the Scots had pulled to within 25-11. Kellogg Thornapple answered with Steven Cung B » ik at 140, who wrestled an impressive match using his athleticism to top Justin • Accident Recovery • Long-Haul rtl % Dffl LOST STREAM MAP Thornapple Kellogg’s Steven Cung Bik nears a sec— • a A A m• 0"^ • ond-period escape against Caledonia’s Justin Bigger during their 140-pound bout Thursday. (Photo by Brett w Bremer) Bigger 12-4. Thomas Tabor followed up that by outlast­ ing the Scots’ Chase Singleton in the 145-pound match. Tabor scored a rever­ sal with ten seconds left in the third period to tie the bout at eight. The two then battled through the first three overtime periods scoreless, before Tabor earned an escape in the final 30 second session to score the win. Donovan Scott (152) and Cole Meinke (160) came out and scored second period pins in each of their matches as the Trojans took complete control of the match. 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Box 188 I. technology--the STREAM & LAKE ; MAP OF MICHIGAN was created. | • MAP OF MICHIGAN was created. Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 06681584 tl< ftlltAM A lAlf .1 �Page 26/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 13, 2008 III. Candy Cane Lane continues Davenport University hires search firm for next president Visitors to Candy Cane Lane at the Caledonia High School will be greeted by liye Christmas music from band students at the top of each hour. They'll be offered cookies, hot chocolate with marshmallows, and coffee. On their slow drive through the dazzling light display, they’ll see a 20-foot mega-tree of lights, “Wacky Town" blow-up village, more than 20 lit trees, ani­ mated light sequences of an elf tossing presents into a sleigh, a snowman/penguin snowball fight, a shooting star over a nativity and much more. Santa has heard of Candy Cane Lane and will stop by once in awhile to give out candy canes and say ‘hi.’ The display is created by the band boosters. Small groups of between three and 10 band members will play at the top of the hour every night of Candy Cane Lane. Students will be rotating among the six nights and will be playing an assort­ ment of favorite Christmas songs. This event makes money through donations. Parents and students volunteer their time and money to put the show light together. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds will benefit Caledonia Band students. Past donations have helped fund scholarships, instru­ ment purchases, band camp and travel. The lights will be on from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday Dec. 13, and Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20. 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The search committee is working to have a new president appointed by fall 2009. >. . -k . *■ “Our growing campus, the increasing quality of aca­ demics and a curriculum that prepares both traditional and adult students for in-demand careers make the presidency of Davenport University an attractive'opportunity for the right candidate," said • Ken Yerrick, a university board trustee who is chairing the search committee. “Considering university’s strengths and its potential going forward, we will be diligent in our careful and thorough search for the ideal president to lead Davenport University to the next level.” Isaacson, Miller has assist­ ed many of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and uni­ versities, including Boston College, Harvard University, New York University and the University of California at Berkley. Recently, the firm assisted Grand Valley State University in the search that resulted in the appoint­ ment of its current president. Davenport University the only Michigan-based pri­ vate university specializing in business, technology and health professions - serves an enrollment of approxi­ mately 11,000 students at its in campus Caledonia Township, locations throughout Michigan, and online. food drive Area resident earns recruiting award Together the Caledonia girls’ basketball program and the Wayland girls’ basketball program are hosting their Team Up Against Hunger­ event. • ' It will be held Friday, Dec. 19, ’ at Caledonia ~ \ ; High School. While the two teams are facing off on the hardcourt, fans are encouraged to bring canned food donations which will go to struggling families in Kent County.Those who bring an item will get a ticket for a drawing that night. The freshmen girls’ game between the two schools begins at 4 p.m. It will be fol­ lowed by the junior varsity around 5:30 and the varsity contest at 7 p.m. Laurie VandenBerg, a Delton resident and Team Leader with Jockey Person to Person, was ranked No. 1 in the nation in recruiting for October. VandenBerg received this honor for working: to pro­ mote and build growth for the direct sales division of Jockey International, Inc. and contributed to the com­ pany's largest recruiting month since its launch two years ago. "Laurie has done an incred­ ible job of recruiting by shar­ ing the amazing opportunity that Jockey Person to Person has to offer women in Delton," said Debra S. Waller, Jockey International, Inc., Chairman. CEO and Founder of Jockey Person to Person, Inc. A Thornapple Kellogg graduate, VandenBerg start­ ed with the company in September 2007. O’ 4 1 $ $ & 16' 1V $ Jockey Person to Person, con­ tact VandenBerg at 269-7609590 or Ivande 1231 @mei.net. 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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. Christmas Eve 11:00 - 7:00 pm Closed Christmas Day New Year’s Eve 11:00 10:00 pm Closed New Year’s Day Italian form at 2 p.m. Dec. 14. at the Church on Middleville. Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. Music lovers looking for a choral interpretation of the holiday season can listen to the high school choirs per- PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: ■ Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads . The Thomapple Kellogg High School band will bring sounds of the season and other music to the new gym at tfte high school on Sunday, s5 95 © - ‘|L i!\ Free Dessert wi th 2 Dinner Entrees! 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 0661658 \ z -• • �Page 28/The Sun and News. Saturday, December 13. 2008 GOING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SME DON’T LET THE MEDIA CONFUSE YOUR THINKING! 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Main St., Caledonia 888-994-2846 • 616-891-8104 A �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/718/SunandNews_2008-12-20.pdf 45f1cb0c7f0cbaea6fbf66dea248f56e PDF Text Text �♦ % o ’ jn* if* ! rrpf ! , h/tuI Lli LiUilriii r.Y 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS Ml 49058J Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1841 nd News S'N ^3 1 L A. A A 1 I1LNQ.7 <■ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 51/December 20, 2008 ,oH 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Holly Trolley returns to Middleville Dec. 22 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Holly Trolley will be in Middleville Monday, Dec. 22 at a new location. This year, the pick-up and drop­ off spot is in front of the Masonic Lodge on Main Street. Fun events will take place on both sides of Main Street as well from 6 to 8 p.m. the from Carolers Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir and the Village Players will be singing sea­ sonal songs during the evening. Photos can be taken with Santa at the Cracked Pepper Restaurant by Artography by Boonstra and children can receive free gifts from Santa. Children and adults will dT iM ni 1b ££ .isav |2 ho ozbM ujH nd no iw ZB IotbO ttoiTT liorfD isnoa insvo BlflB? B123$l noofl / iaoai 119 ’•IJL ■5.^: i - .* »»• * _____________ to — - . No Holly Trolley night would be complete without Merry Christmas wishes and going by homes in the area decorated like the one pictured above. (Photos by Patricia Johns) See TROLLEY, pg. 11 Frank Tichvon, '08 Unsung Hero, dies f Frank Tichvon, 89, of Yankee Springs died Sunday, Dec. 14, following a stroke. He was bom Oct. 4, 1919, to Helen and Wendell Tichvon. This past September, he was the recipient of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation “Unsung Hero" award. At that time friends, family and foundation mem­ bers joined in praising him as developer of the Yankee Springs Golf Course and his btH >insY EbnuZ aAnte .9191 jvrioiT ’irlT 1 2BW jfnoriT bnuoH blBVZB vlinnd oj oiavab gnhqZ TiiriT d erir to w f 9f1J Of have the opportunity to pet Santa's live reindeer inside the community Christmas Tree Forest. This is also a time to view the trees deco­ rated by area groups and organizations. This area is sponsored by First Rehab and Jon and Lori Raymond of Tires 2000. The visit by Holly Trolley is sponsored by UAW 1002. Tickets can be purchased at 123 E. Main Street at the Masonic Lodge. However, there will be no on street parking near the lodge. Parking will be available at United the Middleville Methodist Church. For anyone who really enjoyed the refreshments in previous years, when the Holly Trolley stop was at the Middleville United Methodist Church, those refreshments to warm the body will be served at the Masonic Lodge compliments of United Methodist Church and the lodge. There will also be refresh­ ments on the opposite side of the street at The Scoop and in the corner building next to it. The Scoop will host a non-perishable food drive, a gingerbread house display, • musical trees and free refreshments. The building next to The Scoop will be filled with craft tables for children. Crafts will be sponsored by Dr. Eldon Newmyer, PC, Camp Manitou-lin, and attorney Judith Singleton. work supporting high school golf programs in the area. Tichvon was an active member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, a life member of Wayland VFW Post 7581, a charter member of the Wayland Snowmobile Association,' Michigan Western Snowmobile Club and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 4036. On Saturday, Dec. 20, friends and family were to gather at a Celebration of Life Memorial Mass at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church with Fr. Christian Johnston as celebrant. The Wayland VFW Post 7581 will provide a military honors ceremony following the church service. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice, Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation or Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. X Frank Tichvon, who was honored as an “Unsung Hero” of the community in September. sets special meeting I I ,by Patricia Johns Sta# Writer the of Members Middleville Village Council agreed Tuesday to set a pub­ lic hearing and a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 to review and approve the budget for 2009. Ji KJ A* The public hearing was originally set for the Dec. 16 meeting,' but because there had not been enough time once the public notice had KI » v been printed, it needed to be 2 rescheduled. -• ■4 In other business, the +* council approved changes in the village’s health insurance plan, with some details yet to be worked out. This new plan will begin in 2009. • Council President Lon Thirty area families were provided food in early December, due to the generosity Myers discussed whether it of the community and Whitneyville Fellowship Church congregation. Shown here next would be appropriate to con­ to the food items are Pastor Don and Sue Crawford. duct a traffic study at the cor- Whitneyville church finishes food drive ner of High and Main streets. He said he is still concerned that cars and trucks are speeding through the village, even though the road was reconfigured. In addition, diagonal parking on one side of the street may be nega­ tively impacted by speeders. Barry County Sheriff Sgt. Tony Stein • reminded the council that results from a traffic study could lead to the village not being able to post See MEETING, pg. 3 In This Issue • Caledonia Merchant Association able to assist many this year • Asbestos abatement at McFall gym set for Dec. 22 • “Casual Because We Care” benefits Freeport Fire Assn. • TK second to Lakewood at county cheer invite « �• fc .4 |. Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008 Caledonia Merchant Association able to assist many this year — --z*5 — 3 I * •J X. i) P1 !» Z Z" • :«?s «■ Jif it ** •r<L tI I r—' W- .j-T- -- .- \ r IB ' •» J > -V - ; _ I* "V > w CMA efforts brought in lots of toys for families in the Caledonia area. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer the Members of Caledonia Merchant Association met at Santa’s Workshop, the empty store- front between Rite Aid and Swierenga Jewelers, Dec. 17 to review the toys and food that had been donated to the group. When the meeting started, 1 '-'-J • >* - - ;• S •’ < •> * x■• ■r'• M fS? ?S»; •» X r ■ ■ •fr * - ' - Fst i; t - J- I \' 14 • ** I ■fe BAfc■; t 1 f « I Xir & Ms J SA irz -ii IturiL' J r z t* V - I. -i 'f * i'jf ‘ ■ /$ <2? i * I Up ••• Ur' ■ M* A r > »a <*•» JU ’■f J 3 A I the inventory of donated items seemed sparse to many of the business owners. CMA • President Bruce Higgins mentioned that fewer items had been donat- • f i*: <• t* * ■ ’ 4ft I) CMA President Bruce Higgins looks over the table of collected items. ed this year, but that the needs in the community seem even rpore pressing. He shared some of the special needs which local schools and churches have told the CMA about and asked members to perhaps meet some of those needs. Many business owners volunteered to make special donations to meet some of these particular needs. In addition Tom Vanderlugt surprised the CMA as well. Apparently a merchant asso­ ciation had formed previous­ ly in the Caledonia Center Plaza. It had not been “active” for some time. Since merchants from that plaza belong to the CMA they have decided to “close the books” on the previous association. • In this process, funds were found and donated to the CMA for the food and toy drive and other needs. The CMA is, accepting donations of any non-perish­ able food items including• rice, stuffing, instant pota­ toes, cereal, canned vegeta­ bles and fruit, hamburger meal mixes, macaroni and cheese, and other food items. In addition, items for teen boys and girls are still need­ ed, such as footballs, soccer balls, lotions, lip glosses, hair accessories, etc. . Donations may be dropped off at the Monterey Grille on Saturday. Food baskets and gifts will be dis­ tributed on Sunday, Dec. 21. The CMA meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month’. — Members of the CMA stand with collected items. --- n -'Mil • H----w wry L*—Vi■ II,m-t vpMMQJf • tJbCH Jri*K F/inTtf* Tho •f * Farms t\/d. fl6561 I I I ■Jasonville /Tr77r7Z/^^7777F>Vr7«-7^ •I i /■ Beanpod Candles Including Soybeads & Melters. • i'I fl » 1 IOpen HAIR CUT | FREE Haircut"* ■ $1 0 J 00 after 12 paid visits I 1 | J ■' -1 l""Enjoy & Have Your "i L Hapjrieft. tloljday Ever! J i• •’ 4- » >• * I <® -■ «> Information about the organ­ ization is available by calling Higgins at the Monterey Grille or by checking the Web site, www.caledoniamerchants.com. 9 Goodrich DUALITY Theaters rii www.GQTI.com 269-205-4900 ir^’1 Dowo"rs,;;,!!?lti"»s r* Rocking Seats • All Digital Sound t s4.25tos4.75 ALL ALl SEATS SE ATS except adult evening MOVIE > TFGIFT CARDS tirmldble the box ujfirr etf ” r bonus $1.00 concession concession coupon coupon . for every $10.00 in gift card^ Last shows Christmas Eve will start no later than 5pm. First shows on Christmas Day will start after 3pm. 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Court Street sI ■ r* 1 IW £ IM 1A ¥ r (269) 945-9535 Pharmacy Care HastingsCityBank.com 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville Hastings City Bank 269-795-7936 CANDLE’ 1 ,»■>* HASTINGS 4 7W- i o YANKEE I u. * .. 5> f Mon.-Fri. 9am ■ 9pm • Sai. 8am-5pm • Closed Sunday ■* * E* aledonia Specializing in Men's & Boys’ Haircuts n Sloe V « Bar-t>«»r- Salon -- 45 < - VjRfi - » I IF Li P beWril•nd wdl tn’vrrrd For All Your Pharmacy Needs t I AlM and Online Banking is available 24 Honrs a Day! 06682132 - Member FDIC 0 �I •It, Page 3 The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008/ sbestos abatement at McFall gym set for Dec. 22 IT b 1 •I by Patricia Johns Writer On Monday, Dec. 22, dur­ ing the Christmas break, workers will be inside the McFall Elementary School gymnasium removing insula­ tion from drainage pipes. Part of the renovation on the McFall gym wall requires drain pipes inside the gym to be removed. These pipes are insulated with a product that may con­ tain asbestos, which needs to be abated. This abatement has been scheduled during the holiday break, when staff and students are not in the HI La • (1 4 building. “All abatement will be conducted by a licensed abatement contractor,” said Chris Marcy, director of finance and operations for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. “The gym will be sealed and closed, however, the adjacent areas, such as hallways and class­ rooms, will be available as needed.” The district’s consultant, Northern Analytical Services LLC, will monitor all abate­ ment work. Engineering con­ trols will be utilized during the abatement. If staff or stu- MEETING, cohtd. from pg. 1— JA ti A * 11H* I m? lie 1 MA 25-mile-per-hour signs. Traffic study results are based on the “80 percent rule,” he told the council. This means that the study could show that 80 percent traffic is moving at 35 miles an hour, or other speed, at which point the village would have to change the speed to 35 mph. Council Member Dan Parker suggested that per­ haps a more visible police presence would slow traffic. “Maybe we need to have the reputation of being tough on speeders,” he said. Stein will meet with the safety committee to discuss options on Main Street speeding. In other business the coun­ cil approved the appointment of Cheryl Ayers of Fabulous Finds to the Downtown Authority. Development Ayers qualifies for the posi­ tion because she is a down­ town business owner. The Village will post a calendar of meetings for 2009. The next meeting will be Dec. 30. The first meeting in 2009 will be on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. dents had been in the area, these controls would prevent building occupants from being exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Northern Analytical will conduct perimeter air moni­ toring to ensure these con­ trols are effective. Air quali­ ty testing will also be con­ ducted after work is complet­ ed to ensure the building is safe to occupy. Students will not be using the gymnasium until all ren­ ovation is completed in the spring of 2009. Z-I- Gk ’;i •*E -A — - • • 4r** fV; RT ’ • Ji J r lit5 SSBL ^r-A%*1 i I LI —I I ■ I ^11 —--- I'.j X' A- <•- •» ** - - 4^* • L * The drainage pipes from which asbestos coating needs to be removed are not vis­ ible from the exterior of the McFall gymnasium. The removal work under strict guide­ lines will be completed on December 22. Hoffman campaign continues at TK Because the Thornapple tinue to donate to this cam­ Kellogg High School was paign as well. T-shirts, sizes closed Friday, Dec. 19, small to triple extra large are which was to be the culmina­ still for sale. Change also may be tion of the "Loose Change can Change Lives" campaign dropped off at the desk in the for Josh Hoffman, fundrais­ lobby until Jan. 8. Because ing will continue once school . school was closed on Dec. 19, the senior parade will not reopens Jan. 5, 2009. The coin collection during be held, but Santa is expect­ first period of each day will ed to take time from his following continue from Jan. 5 until vacation Thursday, Jan. 8. Donations Christmas to stop by Jan. 9 will be totaled, and a brief and grant a few wishes that assembly will be held to were left for him at the high school during an assembly. announce the totals. This has been a fundraisThe community can con­ ing effort to help with some of the interior work needed to help Hoffman, now a quadriplegic after being in the Iraq War, to live in a home being built by the Homes for Our Troops in the school district. We is stiff lime to ^ie fie ofrelwti^ O * w I Hour MASSAGE 44500 FREE HAIRCUT with Massage Purchase v Mention this ad for *5.00 OFF HAIRCOLOR o# HIGHLIGHT ____________________ EXPIRES 1/31*09 ■ * DawnSalon ■ 4879 Deer Run • Middleville 263-735-300^ pC I tt r + Hwy Downtown r Food CM mm? bn .JL.i ■t / rrlliii CSTf^j jfi ■ 13? 1fl :» I* «35 1^— >»•* * * —------ T A * KT B V- Iw Vi 1 J iscover Hastings, and you’ll find there s more to explore this holiday season. _• 4 I I III1 Make your shopping and dining experience a very special - one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our /I unique shops & restaurants. / pen late Friday nights until 8:oo pm Shop Downtown Hastings * Jr 'JT it rr * i Bs. where the Holidays begin! �* Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ! Welcome to T>utton Tlrvitef (Reformed Church BAPTIST CHURCH Applying All of the Bible to All of Life \s iruth Thy Worh Rev. Richard J. Miller Rev. David Klompien 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org ~ Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6: 111 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM — CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk., S. off 68th) www.livinghopeassembly.org (616) 698-0749 •• Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service .... 5:30 p.m. Sunday School........................... 9:45 a.m. 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' w Prayer.............. 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 616-698-8104 Word of Life Clubs........................ 6:45 p.m. middlevillecrc.org BRIGHTSIDE Church Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-5th Grade), 6:30-8pm Caledonia ) CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNER OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) 9957 Cherry Valley Caledonia. ML 49316 Phone:616-891-1512 www.caledoniacrc.org Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 11: a.m. Sunday Evening Service................... 6:' p.m. 111 Church Street the best Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke. Church: (269) 795-2391 Web sice: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Pastor Scott Greenway Senior Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life Phone 891-9259 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHUR CM 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org New times! JOURNEY CHURCH * Sunday Worship: 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Sundays 9:30 & 11am Starting Oct. 5th Duncan Lake Middle School Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. Caledonia Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. www.thejchurch.com 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Evening Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... ............. 9:45 a.m. ...........11:00 a.m. ........... 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. ...... Call for info. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. beuulife Join us Sundays at 10 am for vibrant praise & v/orship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children's church 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 wOT.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. jftletljobtet €fjurch 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 5590 WhitneyviUe Avenue SE (Chancel choir) December 24 - 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org CherryVRlley A Place for Family & Friends 6201 WhitneyviUe Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ♦I* for All Ages....................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0391 www.lakesidecommunity.org Leighton Church A Faith Community of the PC(USA) CO ’V I . in .-MV*Tit F. ufb tc) a modem A Place of Refuge ru Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection lime 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mornin? Celebration 10:30-11:30 am Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am . Nw available Sunday Morning Worship.......... ’........930 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................. : .11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club Wednesdays ....... .............. 630 p.m. • DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor 9185 Cherry Valley, Strife B • Caledonia 49316 • 616-891-7910 www. cherryvalleychurch, org (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clint Cozier, Ph.D. magine ‘09 ^cornerstone k church _ www.cornerchurch.org AK L \7 AV c" Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God Casual Contemporary • Nondenominational • Sundays 10:00 a.m. Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 Sunday School. . .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Pastors Rev. Allen Strouse Phone: (269) 948-2261 Rev. Royle Bailard 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 Zach man, Pastor Helping Others Through Gods Loving Grace '" Peace Church A Place For YOU! Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 AM (Traditional) • 11:00 AM (Contemporary) 6:00 PM Pastor Richard Baukema (616) 891-8119 on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America . www.stpaulcaledonia.org ! 0 Pastor Robert Gerke SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH tslL' 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Baar®2 Mass Times: Saturday.... Sunday...... 4:00 pm 9:30 am sista' WAYFARER community . |U! ' sites 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 WhitneyviUe Fellouship Church 4935 WhitneyviUe Ave. Located between 52nd nd and 48th: St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Bible "Church 8655 WhitneyviUe Avenue, Alto (616)891-8661 »• "The Church where everybody is somebody...and Jesus is Lord 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Rev. Neal Stockeland. Interim Pastor ' www.whitneyvillebible.org ■•iFor Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A "Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship................................................ 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School...................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worshipi......................................... 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ Pastor Merritt Johnson * ft B h I Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65-WAY Check our weh site: h vvyy, wayfarercc .org » I ifllas I ! lies kbit - Everyone is welcome! Alto, Ml 49302 Community Church 8:30im - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during Services 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 J Lakeside Sunday Servic @ St. Paul Lutheran Church AinHlNf'CCHl'KCH HK THE MODVilM HQBLD CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ‘ 10:00 a.m. Worship, ' Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades December 21 - 4th Sunday in Advent Cantata; Hark! The Angels Sing day ofyour week Pastor Scott E. Manning . • Website: www.umcmiddleville.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES </ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 11: 111 A.M. Holy Communion 4 Wednesday Service: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netminlstnes.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Meeting you, your Jrlends, and your family right where you 're at. Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor mile off Make 1 ma* .Sunday in Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 2415 McCann Rd. (1 MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 122 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, MI 49348 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH % z* rI li Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Services 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM We seek to lead people to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. _ ____ 708 W. Main Street Tim A. Vine, Asst. Pastor/Youth David M. Snyder, Minister of Music I 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia •II 616-698-8001 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED www.alaskabaptist.org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 All walks, One faith ■< Sunday Worship Experience Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor 6:00pm - Bible Study Loving God. Loving People “The Family of God for All People” 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA. Living Hope Assembly of God Redeemer Covenant Church 06651606 �» —■ • _ The Sun and News. Saturday, December 20, 2008/ Page 5 “Casual Because We Care” benefits Freeport Fire Assn. Ss Park Wolf ah ,.4' 4 w II -*■ - _ - •* A h —1 LkZ> 4 ♦ A kF • A Gaines Charter > 11 Township Park Prairie Wolf Park in Gaines Township is featured in the 2009 Historical Society cal­ endar. ____- Prairie Wolf Park tyof On the ride side of the fire truck fire chief Jim Yarger accepts a check from Judy Jackson from the Freeport Union Bank Branch and some cookies. The bank raised H money in the “Casual because we care campaign. 4SS >w. "SS Ittlll NEfc 3?? «»£■ Ju __ _ I —J -JI ■■ ttnmin tint •» xmtetx'jw il'Ji ’h1 ■fflisiss 'c-itaF'''" l H# plates and varieties of cook­ ies from Union Bank in appreciation for all the fire fighters and their dedication. The cookies will be frozen at the fire department and brought out for the fire fighters after they come back from fire calls. The Freeport Rural Fire Association covers an area which includes parts of Irving, Carlton, Campbell and Bowne Townships. This 100 percent volunteer fire department is one of only a handful of fire departments in Michigan that still oper­ ates entirely with volunteers. Fire Chief Chief Yarger explained the department currently has 25 firefighters in the department, the criteria to be a Freeport Fire Department firefighter includes being at least 18 ? » years old, having a valid A •1 ALON WNTEMPO Michigan driver's license and no felonies. Members dfr outique need 280 hours of firefighter ZAiron, :rx academy training, and pass­ ing the exam is required to receive their firefighter 1 and II status. Yarger said he is very pleased that Barry County Caledonia village Centre f| has one of the highest suc­ www.contemposalonandboutique.com X Aveda - Redken - Nioxin IQ cess rates of new recruits passing the Michigan fire­ fighter I and 11 certification programs in the state. This annual training is held on Saturdays October through May each year. All Freeport firefighters attend six hours of continuing fire fighter training per month. Yarger has been fire chief of the Freeport Rural Fire Association for nine years and on the department for 29 years. “I have a goal of being in the department longer than my brother Russ who has been with the Freeport Rural 19 4 9 Fire Association for 40 years," he said. The Freeport Rural Fire Association volunteers put in 3,500 hours training, meet­ ings and going on emergency 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 calls during 2008. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Dec. 11, Judy Jackson, Union Bank Freeport branch HE manager, presented Freeport Rural Fire Association Fire Chief James Yarger a “Casual Because We Care" check for $230. Union Bank often allows its employees casual clothing days around the holidays and decided to require a $5 chari­ table donation for the privi­ lege this year. All Union Bank employees who wanted to participate donated $5 for each of these casual clothing days. Union Bank matched the funds collected then divided the “Casual Because We Care" funds between all of its offices in Freeport, ia Hastings, Lake Odessa, Dimondale, Mulliken, Pewamo and Westphalia, allowing each office staff to decide where their charitable donation would do the most good during the holidays. “We decided on the Freeport Fire Department for our donation since they make area kids happy with their annual Santa visits," said Jackson. Each good little boy or girl who is visited will receive a bag of peanuts and candy from Santa. Jackson, who is the Business Freeport Association president, also presented the department with a $100 donation, from the business association for the Santa visits. She supplied the department with several B fill nrf llfi 616-891-1095 K A! 3v ra -L ri / Wl'^5 ' 'Tram our family to yours shear > 122 E. Main St. pleasure ™795-7719 Middleville, Ml 49333 HAIR DESIGNERS CBny any two efiarms or n: spacers andyet tde (iraceCet pfree. Buying Scrap Gold for Cash HH 01 0 I f According to Bruursema, Snyder washed windows at the school well into her 80s. The calendar costs $10 and is available at the Caledonia Farmer's Elevator, Lynda's in Dutton. Dutton General Store and the Gaines Township Hall. Anyone who would like more information about the calendar of the Gaines Historical Society may con­ tact Bruursema at 616-7060253. ruursema, president of the society. “Her parents also went to Detray. Blanche taught us so much — quilt making, school layouts of desks, pen belly stove, out­ house locations and names of all the students in class pic­ tures from many years ago." Snyder, who was 95 in December, also supplied dilly bread and date-filled cookies for all of the soci­ ety’s fundraisers. She was a major supporter of the Gaines Historical Society’s efforts to restore the school. Spa Services • Unique Jewelry & Gifts a**1* 5^ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The annual Gaines Township Historical Society is honoring Prairie Wolf park, established this year at the comer of 84th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue next to the new township hail. The calendar covers the history of the one-time apple farm which is now helping future generations in the township with nature trails an(j other development. The park was the result of many hours of planning and volunteerism. The 2009 calendar also has several months dedicated to the Detray School, The society dedicated the 2009 calendar to Blanche Snyder, a long-time member of the society who graduated from the school, “Without her, our history of the school would not have been so thorough and compiete,” said Shirley Gift Cards & Gift Certificates •IJS .,»• IU- . < honored on calendar i yoU$ 891-5750 A; the Caledonia D&W Village Center gftCso/its a(I ^Pandora andsimilar. Free Layaway and SlJ Gift Wrapping S I N C E IK—J 19 19* SwierengA EWE ’c>^C PERSONALITY Silver Jewelry Collection ■I E R S 9369 Cherry Valley, S.E. Caledonia 616-891-5750 I i "j a> ■m �Page 6/The Sun arid News. Saturday, December 20 2008 Surprise party benefits Love Inc. 4-^A 0 I ■■ ■ - •' fWAW *• i William Lloyd Jousma CALEDONIA William “Bill* Lloyd Jousma, age 76 of Caledonia was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents. John Jousma and Jennie Nash; his sisters. Winnifred (Ellis) Kestner. Sara Batdorff and Lorraine Lautcnschlcger; brother. Vernon Jousma; son-in-law, Scott Henning; and grand­ son. Joshua Deppe.; brothers-in-law and sistcrs-in-law. Owen Ellis, Jack Slagter. Lloyd Ransbottom, Melvin and l»rraine VanDerWarf, Donna Moore. Bill is survived by his high sch(X)l sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann (VanDerWarf) Jousma; his children. Dawn (Mitchel) Kilmartin, Christine (Patrick) Fairbrother. Carol Henning, Daniel Jousma, Peggy (Mark) Johnson, Karen (James) Steketee, Bernard (Louise) Jousma; and his 18 grandchildren and % 14 great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his sister, Adriana (James) Crampton; brothers. Jack (Dorthy) Jousma, Ray (Darlene) Jousma, Howard (Shirley) sisters-in-law, Jousma; Lois Elaine Jousma, Ransbottom; brothers-inlaw, John Batdorff and Ed Lautenschleger. Bill was a member of the Community of Christ Church his entire life where he Frank J. Tichvon YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Frank J. Tichvon, aged 89 of Yankee Springs Twp., went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 14, 2008. Frank was oorn born on October 4, 1919 to Helen and Wendell Tichvon. He is survived by his sister Helen (Henry) Kaumeyer, sister-in-law Barbara Tichvon; nephews Ronald Tichvon, Richard Tichvon, Jerry Baker, Don Baker, Doug Baker, James Kudej, Raymond Kudej, Michael (Tim) Tichvon; nieces Rosemary Sochor, Barbara Routhier, Sandra and Marcukaitis Amy Tichvon Rosenberg. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Joseph, Charles, Wendell Jr. and Andrew; one sister Ann Kudej and also one nephew Robert Tichvon. He graduated from Middleville High School in 1938 and also served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. Frank founded and devel­ oped Yankee Springs Golf Course, was an active mem­ ber of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Life Member of Wayland VFW Post 7581, was a recipient of the TAEF “Unsung Hero Award*' in 2008, charter member of Wayland Snowmobile Association, Western Michigan served the Lord in countless ways. He touched many lives with his kindness and love of all people. Bill was a farmer and bulk milk hauler as well as a member of the board for the Caledonia Farmers Elevator and an employee for many years. Bill was inducted into the Caledonia High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 for his outstanding achievements in football and basketball in 1950. Funeral Services for Bill were held Wednesday. December 17. 2008 at at Community of Christ Church, with Elders Robert Loesch and Doug Gregory officiating. Interment in Alaska Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Community of Christ or Metro Cancer Center. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com a wonderful 2008 GARY L. SCOTT D.D.S. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. **■ Caledonia, Michigan * r & & Chefs from Cracked Pepper provided the tasty treats. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, Dec. 13, a surprise birthday party helped raise $1,000 for Love Inc. The funds raised came from people and businesses within the Middleville com­ munity and from friends of Audrey VanStrien, who was ■!4 iven a surprise birthday cel­ Snowmobile Club and also a ebration held at Cracked member of Knights of Pepper restaurant. Guests Columbus Council 4036. paid $20 admission each, A Celebration of Life which went to Love Inc. Memorial Mass will be held Guests at the party kept 11 a.m. Saturday, December looking out the restaurant’s 20, 2008 at SS. Cyril & window to see her coming Methodius Catholic Church, down the street since she 159 131st Ave., Wayland, didn't know there was a full MI 49348 with Fr. Christian house of guests waiting for Johnston as celebrant. her to arrive. They watched Military Honors under the VanStrien plug in the North auspices of Wayland VFW Pole Christmas trees and Post 7581 will follow mass place holiday signs on Main at church. His cremains will Street in preparation for the be interred at SS. Cyril & visit of the Holly Trolley on Methodius Cemetery. Monday, Dec. 22. In lieu of flowers memori­ al contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice, Thornapple Area Loving Memory oT Enrichment Foundation or n Frir Chad v* Eric Chad SS. Cyril & Methodius DeGroote Catholic Church. March 29, 1976 December 19, 1991 The family will greet rela­ tives and friends at church one hour prior to mass. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. Family Dentistry of Caledonia 891 -0004 a1 rOc tool farmd yout dental needs in the . \<ir 06682152 A gift to us was given. We thanked our God £• above. A son that we named Eric... to cherish and love. That gift from us was taken. Oh how we miss your touch. Wc had 14 fun packed years with you. We enjoyed you, oh so much! Another gift was given... oh so long ago. Eternal life through G *’s own son... The bible tells us so. At an early age, Eric believed in the Christ Child sent to save. Amazing Grace he did receive and his soul's not in the grave’! Because of Christmas... he’s living still! He’s living in the light.. And our hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight Remembering all the happy times with you. Mom. Dad, Lynnetie, Chris, Stephanie. Jeff, Carmen and wishing we could have known you...Andrew "Eric”, L a. Tobi dt Trevor . < She also was presented a community appreciation plaque with signatures and best wishes from the guests for all she does in Middleville. VanStrien was praised for events that take place throughout the year, such as holiday streetscape decorations, connecting peo­ ple within the community to work together and always promoting the businesses and merchants in our area. Merrill said, “She works tirelessly and always puts her best foot forward. No matter how impossible something may seem, she rises to any challenge. She has made a real difference in our town.” Chef Dave Holston from Cracked Pepper served appe­ tizers as the wait staff served refreshments. The band Too Many Daves played classic rock, and a cake from Meyers Bakery was served. “We would like to do this benefit again next year with­ out the surprise party. Wc want to keep the focus on Love Inc,” added Merrill. Donors, according to Merrill, want to see people helped within the communi­ ty, and Love Inc is Barry County-based. Guests shared laughter, best wishes for the season and even began planning for next year’s event. A surprised Audrey VanStrien received Christmas ornaments at a surprise birthday party. As she entered the restau­ rant, VanStrien was greeted with a huge shout of surprise from the guests, and it was evident they had managed to keep it a secret from her. Email messages had flown feverishly before the event. Sue Merrill said, “this was a huge accomplishment.’’ VanStrien received more than 35 holiday ornaments in celebration of her birthday. IX X' HIM ■rtu I make the move now • competitive auto& homeowner rates • great claims service I • expert agent advice ir— u.-I mu Ltis P.ohcy^hscount^^^dh^^jS» JEW VIA_______ C I call folaiouotr'it uo Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance, Inc. 1 Ki I inaNci 612 E Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-9294 % I ii �1. -ati - • The Sun and News. 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If you decide to give shares from your own portfo­ lio, you’ll need to know what your originally paid for the stock, how long you've held it and its fair market value at the date of * the gift. Recipients of your gift will need this information to determine gains or losses if they decide to sell the stock. You’ll also need to deter­ mine if you have to pay gift taxes. You can give up to $12,000 per year, free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want; over your lifetime, you can give up to $1 million without incurring gift taxes. • Contributions to Section 529 plans - Over the past several years, college tuition costs have increased signifi­ cantly. If you have a child (or grandchild) who will be headed off to college in a few years, you may want to open a Section 529 college sav­ ings plan. The contribution limits are typically quite high for this type of account, and your contributions may be tax-deductible if you are par­ ticipating in your own state’s plan. 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By making any of these gifts, you’ll brighten your family members’ holidays and you’ll know that your generosity truly had an impact on their lives. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or, legal specialist for profes­ sional advice on your specif­ ic situation. * A J tf1 r •M for Sun & News classified ads % Caledonia Hiqh School horticulture students enjoyed the experience of creating * holiday evergreen wreaths in their studies of plants used for ornamental purposes, Pictured from left to right are Deborah Teusink, Taylor Almy, Sarah Vandefifer, Stacey Vandefifer, Jilliam McIntire, Krista Janeschek. Vince James, Kevin Mills, Spencer Briely, Ben Krieger, Rachel Dutcher, Hayden Luyk, Tyler Pagano, Erin Williams and Mike Munday. v Caledonia High School •!• horticulture students com­ pleted a holiday theme in their studies of ornamental uses of plants. Each student had the opportunity to create a holiday evergreen wreath in class. Students chose from a variety of different evergreen materials and then added decorative accents such as pine cones, berries or tree ornaments. Assistance from Michigan State University senior Stacey Vandefifer was provided to the class. The horticulture class taught by John Schut at Caledonia High School cov­ ers the science and technolo­ gy of plants used for food, ornament and recreation. Lab facilities include a green­ house and science lab. The course is integrated for col­ lege placement credit with Ferris State University and Lansing Community College. “We are concluding a unit on fruits and then moving into turfgrass and landscaping after break/’ said Schut. “We will be continuing our greenhouse plant projects, To all my Loyal Customers starting vegetables in February and March, and conducting landscape proj­ ects in April and May.” *« d both past & present... I want to thank you for your patronage, without you I could not exist. Thank You All e3 Merry Chriitrna.i e3 Happy New Year I Rodger Acker.ton £j Collector’s 218 W. 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Heddens creat­ ed a Page.song called “We are Page," which opened both concerts. Choreography was by fifth graders Chloe Gruesbeck, Hana Alverson and Haley Alverson with other choreography by Heddens. Lyrics to this song were created by Heddens and her husband, Jared, and Page students. NOW OPEN * ULTIMATE TANNING SPA OFFERING: FREE TUNING SESSION 25% Off All Packages / 40% Off All Tanning Lotions 9343 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia. MI (In The D&W Plaza) (616) 536-2444 **(Offer Ends Dec. 31, 2008)** 06682345 ITEOBK •• i We are Page opened both concerts. The students helped create the chorus which spells out Page with pledges by stu­ dents to be peaceful, not have an attitude, be generous and focus on education. All students sang this song with the motions and rap by students in Laura DeWitt's class in the first concert and by students in Curt Wissink’s class. “We Three Kings” was performed as an instrumen­ tal. In the early concert, the handbells and drums were performed by students in Mike Hodges class, the boomwhackers by students in Sarah Keizer's class, and Julie Lester’s class per per-­ formed on Orff instruments, tambourines and chimes. In the second concert Teresa Michalski’s class *per“■ formed on handbells and drums, Don Ketchum’s class on ooomwnackers boomwhackers and Amanda Kahafer’s class played Orff instruments, tambourines and chimes. “Deck the Halls” was an exercise in memory, with students sometimes singing out loud and sometimes in their minds. In the first con­ cert students in Alison Muka's class danced and in the second concert students in Char McKee’s room were dancers. All students sang “Este es la Navidad" in both English £ and Spanish. In the early concert, students in Beth Bauer's class performed with streamers using motions they created. All students sang the song ______1* V • • ~ Kwanzaa," which featured these words in Swahili: Nguzo saba, the seven principals discussed during Kwanzaa; Kinara, candle holder; Habari Gani, a greet­ ing meaning “What's the news?” Harambee,, or “Let's pull together;” and Zawadi, homemade presents. World drumming ensem­ bles then took center stage at both concerts. In the early concert, percussion artists came from Johanna Huggins class and in the second con­ cert the drummers were from Jami^ Kellogg's class. Both concerts ended with the Hanukkah song “Shalom Chaverim” sung by all the students in both Hebrew and English. In the first concert, the dancers were from David Hyde's an Mike andd Rynearson’s classes. In the second concert dancers were from Helen Jahnke’s and Leah Smith’s classes. Both concerts ended with students wishing everyone happy and safe holidays. I 6’ I 1 i �•r • * The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008/ Page 9 ! i A A E -J . TV personality visits local school Maranda, center, will be including some of the hard work and perhaps some pies in the face by some of the top fundraisers as they “pied” really whipped creamed their favorite teachers. Pictured from left with Maranda are members of the Middle School Student Council. Pictured from left are C.J. Bronkema, David Walter, Cade Bowman, Maranda, Hannah Lamberg, Alexis Walter, Devon Rademacher and Marisa Santa. Santa does remind every­ one that he knows that good boys and girls are waiting for him to arrive on Christmas, and that giving is better than getting. Dear Santa, Please make it the best Christmas ever. I would like clothes for my Webkins. Dy ion Middleville Jordan Middleville Dear Santa, I love you. You are cool and I love the presins that you give to us. This year I would like an IPod, MP3 player. High School Musical, and aGabriella doll that talks. Love, Ellyana Middleville Dear Santa, these for ’ / want Christmas: Pokemon games, an IPod and a Poke deck. i Caeleb, Middleville Dear Santa, 1 canJ tell Iyou how much I f appreciate you. All that work that you do is amazing! I can't wait till Christmas! Thank you. Dear Santa, I hope you have a great day. J would like to have a Nerf gun and a toy game­ jumping Monkeys. And I would like a book that is all about Santa and a Troy doll that talks. Thank you, Love, Isaiah Middleville ■> Ostrowski. h / & £***?> ■ * 1 J* 1-; fa .-V -- - o. J5 a 7* ■- « w a* . 8® ■T —.-ms -Sr-- -■* • -•AO- *-> K STsM‘“;*rI I 0 it ▼4 ,•’h i i V. ’ < ‘ I ' IJ " 3 4 f Caledonia and Middleville Post Offices set holiday hours nr ■ -5 V. - TMi? t 3k L I 9 >w> -*— —-- F T by Patricia Johns Santa's Assistant This year, the Caledonia Merchant Association and the Christmas Celebration committee of the Middleville Development Downtown Authority decided to help make it a little easier for chil­ dren in both communities to communicate with Santa. Special Santa Mailboxes were erected in both commu­ nities. Some of the letters were decorated as well. This is a sampling of the letters sent to Santa. The spelling was not corrected, and only first names were used. These are the final letters to be printed in the Sun and News for this year. Any child who did not get around to truing beforc lhe deadline is encouraged to write a letter, go outside under the stars and read it to c The Caledonia and ’I Middleville Post Offices have set reduced holiday hours this year. On Wednesdays, Dec. 24 and * P Oo 31, the Middleville Post Office at 220 S. Broadway (M-37) will be open 9 a.m. to -fa-' 2 p.m. The Caledonia Post Office at 9339 Cherry Valley in Caledonia will be open Anyone driving by Thornapple Kellogg Middle School might have guessed some­ from 8:30 a.m. to noon on thing special was going on when they saw Maranda s car parked out side the buildthose days. ing. She was filming the closing events of the Children’s Miracle Network Campaign by the middle school student council. This is the third year of the campaign and X run I l0% The Middleville Post Office will be closed Friday, Dec. 26. The Caledonia Post Office will be open on that day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both post offices will be open regular hours on Friday, Jan. 2, as well as on Saturdays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. The regular weekday' hours at the Middleville Post Office are from 9 to 11 a.m. and from noon until 5 p.m. The regular weekday hours at the Caledonia Post Office are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the On ’ Saturdays, Middleville Post Office is open from 9 to 11 a.m. and the Caledonia Post Office is open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mailing information is online available at www.usps.com. the total over the 3 years is almost $10,000. .■UMir!*---? = -- - xiufKnwww^**^^***^**^*****1^0 1 I'1 > V h I TK library hours reduced during winter break * winter break from Dec. 22 until school reopens Jan. 5, 2009. 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Happy Holidays From all of us at Caledonia Vision Center • ••• v • - - • Bonus Feature: 1000 text/pic/video messages or Nights and Weekends starting at 7PM by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in Heidi Prior’s class at Thomapple Kellogg High School learned about international Christmas tra­ ditions. They learned that in Brazil flowers are an impor­ tant part of the holiday and that one of the traditions in Germany is to hide a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree and the child who finds it gets a special gift. Once they had finished all the research, students decid­ ed to hold a Christmas Around the World party for the kindergarten and first grade students in Jill Pilecki’s class at McFall. Along with tissue flowers and pickle ornaments, food and fun, all the students got to enjoy a visit from that most American of holiday visitors, Santa Claus, who presented all the children in Pilecki’s class with individ­ ual gifts. In addition, students from McFall had special gifts and cards for their hosts. Prior says that this is the Clltel ocirble k International traditions shared at high school High Speed Wireless Internet UTStarcom UM175 • Compatible with Windows® XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher Students in Jill Pilecki’s McFall kindergarten and first grade class are almost hiding Santa who visited their party with students in Heidi Prior’s Thornapple Kellogg High School class. mo r £ X. ’Additional charges apply. 9 Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist of Hastings 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. 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Ml 49333 (269) 795-3302 Ot Toll Free (800) 706-3302 r v4ufO-0 '1* LAB »-lA- iksM ->uA-A^ • a �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008 Students from the Freeport District II Library got to be “ Rep For a Day From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues _ & Caledonia Merchant Ass’n deserves thanks • F •- * To the editor: Congratulations to the Caledonia Merchant Association on a successful Caledonia Christmas parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night, Dec. 5. The merchants and all the volun­ teers and participating organ­ izations should be proud of the wonderful Christmas parade that brought Santa Claus to Caledonia' and included Jessica Price (America's Got Talent final­ ist) as the parade grand mar­ shal. This year’s Caledonia Christmas parade was a' switch from the traditional Saturday daytime parade to a Friday night-time parade intended to complement the . I Caledonia Christmas TreeLighting ceremony which immediately followed the parade. The parade was a huge success, and the lighted floats and Christmas carol presentation by Jessica Price were enjoyed by those who braved the snow and cold. The tree-lighting was also well attended and Santa and Jessica Price arrived in the DADD’s stretch Hummer Limo (decorated as a rein­ deer) to kick off the tree lighting. The Caledonia Christmas Tree was lit by honorary guest Veteran Josh Hoffman. * The American Legion Post 305 made a successful transition of the parade host­ CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP FIRE RESCUE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS Applications may be obtained online at: caledoniatownship.org or can be picked up at Township Office. Applicants must be at least 21 years of, and have a high school diploma or GED, live within Caledonia Township, and meet the job requirements for P.O.C. Firefighters. Applications and questions may be directed to the Caledonia Fire Station located at 8192 Broadmoor SE Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone (616) 891-0140 Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. 06682282 I * U TT ii f TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 12-01-08 TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3 f • r < .' . On December 11,2008 Yankee Springs Township enacted Ordinance No. 12-01-08 an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3. the following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection at the offices of Yankee Springs Township, 284 Briggs Road, ► Middleville, Michigan 49333. r ing and organization respon­ sibility to the Caledonia Merchant Association. The American Legion’s help and participation was greatly appreciated and they should be recognized for their many years of effort of hosting and organizing the Caledonia Christmas parades in the past. The Caledonia Merchant Association, under the leadership of Bruce Higgins will undoubtedly do a great job with hosting and organizing future the Caledonia Christmas parade and tree­ lighting ceremonies as evi­ denced this month’s success­ ful parade and tree lighting. ■!4 I want to encourage all Caledonia residents to sup­ •re port the Caledonia Merchant Association and support them in their efforts to pro­ vide goods and services to the Caledonia citizens. Let’s all "live, love, and shop in Caledonia." -w Walter Bujak, Alaska r* A. * I r ■ SECTION II, REPEALER CLAUSE Section II of the Ordinance states that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give full force and effect to the Ordinance. The Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance No. 3, except as specifically herein amended, shall continue in full force and effect. *7 This Amendatory Ordinance No. 12-01-08 shall take effect seven (7) days after the day of its publication pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended. Copies of this Amendatory Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Yankee Springs Township Hail, 284 Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 during regular office hours. Phone (269) 795-9091. CLERiC'S cer Ill I, Janice C. Lippert, Clerk of the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, hereby certify that the foregoing Amendatory Zoning Ordinance No. 12-01-08 was duly approved by the Yankee Springs Township Board at their regular meeting of December 11, 2008 and published within fifteen (15) days after adoption by print­ ing the same in The Sun & News on December 20, 2008. r ** •41 •a V s Ir IE U- & — JEW . ■ 06682197 - k. • ci .-MSI A ■Ax. -- Sr? —— State Rep. Brian Calley gives the official oath of office to Barry and Ionia county students before they participate in the Lawmaker for a Day event. Three girls from the Freeport District Library were chosen to be "Representative for a Day" with State Rep. Brian Calley. Courtney Moses from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Callie Borden from Star Elementary in Hastings, and Addy Knight, a student at 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week V’ r 1 .^0 K• u? BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 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 HAS SCHEDULED THE MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 08-12-08 PARCEL 08-16-090-001-00 A request by Ron Stora for a variance to allow a side yard setback of 5 feet on property located at 12504 Terry Lane, Wayland Ml Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will be available for public inspection during regular busi­ ness hours and at the time of the public hearing. Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until January 6, 2009. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individ­ uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. 06682195 h - - S- Phone 269-945-9554 Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission F ■ • All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Public Hearing: November 20, 200 Adoption: December 11, 2008 Published: December 20, 2008 Effective Date: December 27, 2008 ■ f■ TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Section I of the Ordinance amends Article III, entitled “Zoning Districts”, by moving the retail sales of automobiles, farm equipment, boats and boating equipment, and manufactured homes, vehicle repair garages, and dairies from the list of permitted uses in the C-3 Commercial district (Section 3.12.B) to the list of special exception uses in the C-3 Commercial district (Section 3.12.C). This is done by adding boating repair to paragraph 1 of 3.12.C (already addressing vehicle repairs) and adding a new paragraph 2 to 3.12.C that includes all of the retail sales items that were relocated. Wr* -4 CALL ANYTIME FOR SUN & NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS - * / ) Jr 1 Y 1 Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator McFall Elementary in Middleville each completed the summer reading program at the Freeport District Library, and filled out the Rep for a Day bookmarks during the summer of 2008. They were chosen to visit and participate in activities at the Capitol in Lansing with •Calley and his staff last month. They enjoyed a mocIT committee meeting where they got to defend a position on whether a bill should go before the House of Representatives. They were coached by "team leader" and then went into a real commit­ tee meeting chamber and assumed their assigned posi­ tions. They had pizza and pop for lunch in the Mackinac Room, and from there got to , witness the House of Representatives in session where the whole group was recognized by Calley. Before leaving, the girls took a tour of the Capitol building. The consensus of all three girls was that the event “was a great experience.” z w 1W HHJ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS • VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 25, 2008 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7: •re PM by President Myers in the Thornapple Township Hall. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Corson, Mr. Lytle, Mr. Myers, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Oliver and Mr. Van Noord. Tardy: Mr. Parker. Absent: None. President Myers asked that the synopsis of the November 11, 2008 meeting be read by the Village Clerk. The minutes of the November 11, 2008 meeting were presented. Pullen made a motion to accept the corrected minutes and Van Noord support­ ed the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. President Myers presented the agenda. Van Noord made a motion to accept the agenda and Lytle supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 2. Parker made a motion to accept 08 - 28 Resolution to approve installment payment agreement of $5,922.44 with Hydraulic Specialties for connec­ tion fee relating to connection of properties Village of to Middleville Water Supply System. Oliver supported the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Seven (Oliver, Parker, Pullen, Van Noord, Corson, Lytle and Myers). Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 3. Pullen made a motion to accept the current bills for the November 25; 2008 meeting in the amount of $ 196,412.80. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 4. Oliver made a motion to implement the conversion of the non-union employees from Blue ■ Cross/Blue Shield PPO 1 to BCBS Flexible 4 and authorize a lump sum of distribution $9,872.50 to the non-union employees Health Savings Account effective January 1, 2009. Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Seven. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed. 5. Pullen made a motion to approve Change Order No. 2 from Scott Williams Builders, Inc. for the Village Hall Project in the amount of $12,029.00. Lytle sup­ ported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Corson). Absent: None. Motion Passed. 6. Parker made a motion to accept the proposal from Master Gardener, Deborah Gilbert, in the. amount of $200.00 per week for the 2009 season in the Village. Van Noord supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes, Seven Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 7. Parker made a motion to pay Ms. Sally Woltjer’s claim of $2,000.00 at 319 Whippoorwill for allowing the Village easement on her property. Lytle supported the motion. Voice'Vote: Ayes, Seven. Nays, None. Absent, None. Motion Passed. 8. At 8:00 PM Corson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Parker supported the motion. Voice Vote: Ayes: All Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion Passed Respectfully submitted: Mary Jean Lamoreaux Village of Middleville Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06682308 M Wi l® if ft® in s> A V" A �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008/ Page 13 •II. TK has tough time in trip to Ottawa Hills l Effie Grias joins her •5 .'V0" ■4*”^ * -- *1 husband’s dental practice by Patricia Johns Staff.Writer Several things are new for local dentist Tom Grias. He is getting settled in his new office, which he is now shar­ ing it with his wife, Effie. Effie has just completed a special master’s-level pro­ gram at Michigan State University and is looking for­ ward to working with fami­ lies and individuals in the area. Both Grias dentists have a commitment to educating Call anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION ad! I 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 OJrsiwt IB MubH * IK “ ■rll fciwi 'iftl SWW 11 i* STT ■ 1 I f? I*** ***** "^4 ■ *** .at 11*’ I fess TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 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 PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEV1LLE, Ml, BARRY COUNTY CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: people in proper dental care and the prevention of prob­ lems. A letter was sent to current patients outlining their dental philosophy. Having more space to spread out in the new offices at 6477 Cherry Meadow Drive SE has been a real pleasure for both of the Griases, they said. New labo­ ratory equipment will make everything easier for patients and dentists, they added. . Tom met Effie on a visit to relatives in Greece. She had been a practicing dentist there for 10 years. She said Europeans are just beginning to understand preventive care of their teeth. She added that she really enjoys working with patients of all ages in the United States. For more information or to make an appointment call 616-891-8990. Commission, TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 09-02-08 TO SUBDIVISION REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 46 On December 11,2008 Yankee Springs Township enacted Ordinance No. 09-02-08 an amendment to Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance No. 46. The following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection at the offices of Yankee Springs Township, 284 Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE I Section I of the Ordinance amends Article I, entitled “Title and Purposes", of the Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, by revising the Preamble and Section 1.3 entitled “Legal Basis" to reference the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008) IRVING TOWNSHIP as opposed to the Township Planning act. » Synopsis • IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular meeting December 10, 2008 Supervisor called meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. with pledge to flag. Agenda approved. All board members present. Also several guests present. Commissioners, fire, cemetery, assessors reports received. Clerk’s minutes from November 12th, 2008 meeting approved. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Motion approved to appoint Stacey Malmstrom, Peter Knight, & JD Forbes to Board of Review. Motion approved to deposit funds from maturing CD into gen­ eral fund. Motion approved to purchase CD with $100,000.00 from above CD. Motion approved to pay bills forJ21,879.09. Motion approved to purchase fire proof safe not to exceed $2500.00. Public input. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by George London, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed by calling the clerk at (269) 948-8893. Current budget amended. 06682138 PRINTING PLUS jXXjJI -J construction plans, preconstruction meetings, inspections, escrow deposits, final inspections and procedures for final plat approval are all set forth in this section. SECTION IV, AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV Section IV of the Ordinance amends Article IV, entitled “Design Principles and Standards”, of the Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, by revising Section 4.4.C to indicate that setback bound-­ lines are measured from the street right of way line or easement bound ary line and not the centerline of the road; Section 4.4.G to update the internal document reference to Section 4.2.C instead of Section 401.3; and, Section 4.6.C to update the internal document reference to Section 4.2.C instead of Section 401.3 as well as the reference to Section 4.4.B • SECTION VI. REPEALER CLAUSE Section VI of the Ordinance states that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the Ordinances are repealed only to the The Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance No. 46, except as specifically herein amended, shall continue in full force =PUBLIC NOTICE I AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. 06682318 preliminary plat (tentative) review procedures include public notice provisions, planning commission recommendations, and township board review procedures. Procedures for the final preliminary plat review, con­ formance to the tentative preliminary plat and review procedures are provided. Before a final plat is approved, improvements must include: monuments, streets, utility lines, storm drainage, street signs, sidewalks, landscaping, and other requirements. Performance guarantees, review of extent necessary to give full force and effect to the Ordinance. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator SECTION in, II AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE III Section III of the Ordinance replaces Article III, entitled “Plat Review Procedures”, of the Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, in its entirety to set forth the requirements and procedures for the plat submittal and review process and bring into com­ pliance with current legislation. Procedures include a pre-application review meeting, sketch plan review, tentative preliminary plat review, final preliminary plat review, and final plat review. Other provisions include: extension of review deadlines; coordination of development options permitted under the Zoning Ordinance; and rezoning and issu­ ing of permits. Also an applicant may have an optional pre-application review meeting and an optional sketch plan review. Procedures for the of the remaining sections in Article V. Located in the gray barn MEETING. participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). nary plat, final plat, lot, and township engineer. new language inserted into Article III, and the subsequent renumbering 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Village Budget at 6:00 PM on December 30, 2008, in the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville MI 49333. All persons are .invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to SECTION II, AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE II Section II of the Ordinance amends Article II, entitled U Definitions”, of the Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, by adding or amending the following definitions therein: I subdivide, subdivision, division, plat, master development plan, prelimi-1 SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE V Section V of the Ordinance amends Article V, entitled “Street and Utility Improvement Requirement", of the Yankee Springs Township Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, by the complete removal of Section 5.2, Engineering Plans, due to the inclusion of these requirements in the processing and all your printing needs. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED CHANGES 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 Frank Fiala, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission y and effect. CLERK’S CERTIFICATION I, Janice C. Lippert, Clerk of the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, hereby certify that the foregoing Amendatory Zoning Ordinance No. 09-02-08 was duly approved by the Yankee Springs Township Board at their regular meeting of December 11, 2008 and published within fifteen (15) days after adoption by print­ ing the same in The Sun & News on December 20,2008. The proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the •II Middleville Village Hall, 100 E Main St., Middleville MI 49333 begin­ ning December 15, 2008. Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager at 269-795-3385. George Strand Village Manager ; This Amendatory Ordinance No. 09-02-08 shall take effect thirty (30) days after the day of its publication pursuant to MCL 41.184. Copies of this Amendatory Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 during regular office hours. Phone (269) 795-9091. *>CHIGN* Township Clerk. I AMA * See us for color copies, one-hour photo amendments in Articles II, III and IV. 2. Whatever other business that shall come before the Planning 4• • •w p r* instead of 403.2 1. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Yankee Springs Township, Article XII concerning the uses and standards for wind turbines. The Planning Commission will consider related return to action after the hol­ iday break, Jan. 8. at home Rapids against Grand Catholic Central. The Trojans' Friday night contest against another tough league foe, South Christian, was postponed. TK will The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' basketball team fell to 0-4 and 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference Tuesday night, with a rough night at Ottawa Hills. The host Bengals scored a 52-14 win over the Trojans. The Bengals scored 19 points in each of the first two periods, and headed into the second half with a 38-7 advantage. The five points the Trojans scored in the opening quarter were the most they'd get in any peri­ od. The Bengals got 12 points from Dyann Wiley and Arielle Edwards, and nine from Dominique Gordon. Kate Scheidel had five points to lead the Trojans, .• » ' - . * . * ■ and Alyssa Weesie added Dr. Tom Grias, DDS has now been joined by his wife, Effie, has just completed a four points. special master’s-level program at Michigan State University Public Hearing: August 21, 2008 Adoption: December 11, 2008 Published: December 20,2008 Effective Date: December 27,2008 06682168 I 06682199 •• �f I Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008 ■ TKHS announces honor rolls Thomapple Kellogg High School has released the names of students on the honor roll for the first trimester which ended Nov. 27. High honors designates a grade-point average of 3.7 or •It above. Honor students are those with a 3.5 to 3.699 GPA. Honorable mention includes students with a 3.0 to 3.499 GPA. Tedrow, Shelby Tedrow, Matthew Mead, Tylor Matthew Thomas, Jordan Newman, Alexis Timm, Amanda VanRhee, Ogrodzinski, Jessica Perez, ■ Benjamin Willshire. Amanda Reed, Clay Reigler, Honor students —Kayla Nathan Reinke, Trevor Adgate, Christina Ayers, Richards, Alexander Roy, Alexandra Banash, Aaron Brandon Scheck, Erik Bouchard, Joshua Smendik, Kenneth Stahl, Christensen, Zachary Kegan Thomas, Jacob Comeau, Cassee Edwards, VanKuiken, James Vannette, Aimee Ellinger, Erin Garrett VanPutten, Tyler Ellinger, Russell Ellinger, Von Itter, Shannon Whitney. i Rachel Gias, Kristian Hager, Tenth grade Ninth grade Erin Hermenitt, Kimberly High honors Mark High honors — Lauren Hodges, Corbin Holwerda, Allen, Dominic Bierenga, Bailey, Emily Beckering, Chase Judkins, Elizabeth Patrick Bobolts, Jordan Rachael Neil Bergsma, Quinn Kissinger, Mang (Stevan) Bronkema, Bergstrom, Trenton Ling, •4 Holden Meyering, ruxvoort, Zachary Bryan, Bosworth, Joshua Bremer, Abigail 4 Muste, Nicholas Kiley Buursma, Sandra Jake Brower, Gabriella Newton, Samuel Nieder, Campbell, Jessica Crawford, Grant Bruinsma, Lauren Chapman, Jordyn Pascucci, Zacchary Molly Dahlgren, Garrett Dammen, Bryce Pitman, Elizabeth Davis, Anna Densberger, Davis, Benjamin Delger, Polmanteer, Julia Reigler, Nolan DePew, Zachary Sara Densberger, Alexander Andrew Rinvelt, GraceAnna Edwards, Rebekah Felch, Dickerson, Nathan Eaton, Schilz, Kelsie Schultz, Brandon Giguere, Ashley Bradley England, Allyson Cassandra Strickland, Van Haney, Ashley Herich, Tracy Finkbeiner, Emily. Foote, Thang, Dylan VanPutten, Hodges, Nicole Humphrey, Caden Francisco, Mackenzie Joshua VanSickle, Toni Hana Hunt, Claire Jenkins, Gaikema, Clayton Garrison, Whitehead, Cody Ybema. Brianna Kilgore, Lacey Lindsay Genther, Haley . Honorable mention — Kollar, Brianne Kraai, Katie Gwinn, Gregrey Hamilton, Jessica Akey, Emily Bauer, Lark, Brittany London, Terra Shannon Hamilton, Bethany Shannon Benedict, Dillon Lydy, Jacob McCarty, Hicks, Cassandra Holwerda, Blain, Dustin Brummel, Daniel Montroy, Allyson Shannon Hooper, Nathaniel Brittany Budd, Kaitlin Nye, Eric Pitsch, Matthew Iveson, Kimberly Johnson, Buning, Katherine Burns, Raymond, Brieann Ricketts, Raegen Johnston, Marissa Cody Clouse, Amy Coon, Stephanie Ryfiak, Caleb Kurr, Whitney LaVire, Erin Kirsten Curtis, Amber Scheidel, Olivia Seaman, Leach, Graham Lince, Lucas Cutler, Jessica Degroot, Seth Lexi Sensiba, Taylor Manning, Laura McKeown, DeHaan, Ryan Delamar, Sheehan, Bailey Smith, Benjamin Myers, Carl Emily Ellsworth, Larry Brittany Smith, Ian Smith, Olsen, Stacy Ossewaarde, Gallimore, Dalanee Gay, Chelsea Sokolowski, Tyler Shawn Peters, John Marquise Gill, James Swanson * Travis Tolan, Poholski, Kyle Gonzales, Kendall Goosen, Taylor Tripp, Marina Quick, Brittany Joshua Groendyke, Charles VanDommelen, Trevor Quint, Stephanie Reeves, Harper, Kara Hayward, Vrona, Emily Walker, Ciera Samantha Replogle, Andrea Jackson, Isabelle Ward, Casey Warren, Kay lee Christina Rinvelt, Zachary Jansma, Andrew Kiel, Wieringa. Schnicke, Sarah Scobey, Austin Lajcak, Kara Lanting, - Honor students are Nathan Seifert, Anisa Shaw, Kaleb Leonard, Alyson Alyssa Armstrong, David Sierra Sigler, Adam Sinclair, Lynn, Allison Martin, Brew, Jacob Bultema, Alaina Spencer. Spencer, Colin Lauren Mass, Mason Mathis, Robert Enslen, Hamilton Graham, Kelsea Lanting, Matthew LeMay, Ryan MacLeod, Chelsea McCullough, Travis Moore, (/) Joseph Morey, Brandon cr Nicholas, Joseph Noffke, EmmaLynn Peacock, Taylor 1/lflF BILL INSURANCE Rabbai, Danielle Reidsma, Nicole Sabo, Mishay Shook, -q . Zachary Snyder, Elizabeth Teesdale, Mackenzie Webster, Allyson Andrew Winchester, 269-795-3550 Wingeier. Honorable mention / B B ) B UNLOCKS *V TOWING m @ © © Holiday Hours Tyler Arndt, Steven Bailey, Arrika Barnes, Cody Butgereit, Brittany Chambers. Daniel Cisler, Tyler Clark, Victoria Cole, Caleb Crux, Joseph Fletcher, Zachary Fletcher, Dustin Flynn, Holly Gaunt, Janelle Goendal. Aron Hall, Erica Hamish, Ryan Irwin, Tyler Karcher, Benjamin Kirchinger, Michelle Kopf, Lake, Ashleigh Alyx Marston, Shawna Mathews, Coley McKeough, Audrey Meads, Shawn Middlemiss, Ian Mitchell, Lawrence Monks, Courtney Moses, Spencer Nault, Ashley Nieder, Kaitlyn Noffke, Tamara Reed, Haley Rosenberg, Elizabeth Sabri, Isaac Schipper, Kristin Schloff, Slagter, Jared Nancy Stolicker, Matthew Swart, Victoria Timmer, Anna Vachon, Rocky VanZegeren, Marena Welz, Brandon Wierenga, Jordan Workman. Eleventh grade High honors Mark Beilfuss, Eli Bergsma, Stephanie Betcher, Travis Boersma, Kelly Chisholm, Nicholas Christensen, Lara Dahlke, Trevor Dalton, Matthew Davidson, Cassandra DeHaan, Alex DeVries, Benjamin Dickerson, Kellie Foote, Caroline Fild, Jacob Francisco, Danielle Amanda Fredenburg, French, Moriah Harmsen, Justin Helmholdt, Christian Henne, Joanna Hillman, Michelle Howard, Cameron Kulhanek, Michelle Lenartz, Bret Miller, Jacob Myers, Kimberly Niblock, Caitlin Nosanov, Andrea Penfield, Tyler Postma, Tyler Rafferty, Sarah Roskam, Hannah Sabri, Crystal Scholma, Nicholas Scobey, Alison Shrift, Hannah Stark, Joshua Steensma, Thomas Tabor, Thaler, Maci Samuel Thompson, Nicole Todd, Matraca Tolan, Matthew VanDongen, Kelsey Webster, Travis Welton, Kyle Zahl, Steven Zatzke. Honor students — Trey Adams, Russell Bailey, Steven Cung Bik, Megan Foote, Stephannie Gonzalez, Anastasia Hauschild, Maxwell Kiel, Audrey Koetsier, Anthony Montgomery, Timothy Olsen, Jazlin Petersen, Donovan Scott, Joshua B Scott, Ali Shaw, Jared Smendik, Jessica VanRhee, Clayton Weesie, Matthew Williamson. Honorable mention — Tyler Agostini, Rachael Ayers, Michaela Beerens, Tucker Boonstra, Angela Ciluffo, Nathan Converse, Rachael Cooley, Max Coon, Daniel Curtis, Hannah •It Davis, Alyssa DeGroot, Rebecca Denney, Marcus Eckhoff, Evan Ellsworth, Audrie Ezinga, Cassandra Fein, Caroline Fuller, Lyndi Garrison, Katrina Geers, Nathaniel Gias, Jacob Gorter, Breton Hampel, Randall Hodges, Millicent Hoffman, Jessica Hornak, Elizabeth Kaley Hurd, Jachim, Rachel Jazwinski, Jeremiah Johnson, Ashley Kidder, Jillian La Lone, Jeffrey Lockwood, Connar Loew, Cody Lydy, Travis McKenna, Keli Mellen, Ashley Neeson, Keith Olson, Victor Perez, Kenneth Price, Scholtens, Lydia Karri Selleck, Caleb Skaggs, Trenten Smitter, Nicholas Steele, Tyler Stover, Philip Strickland, Nicholas Tape, Kathryn Tobin, Tanner Velting, Brooke Verlome, Rachel Young. Twelfth grade High Honors — Maegan Allison, Ana Almazan, Renee Barnes, Katie Bell, John Betit, Sven, Bettendorf, Ashleigh Kyle Bieski, Bobolts, Curtis Bouchard, Charity Bouchard, Robin Bouwhuis, Alyssa Bowerman, Ryan Brew, Sylvana Brozi, Kody Buursma, Michael Carson, Laura Cleveland, David Comeau, Logan Cook, Alyson Cooper, Michael Craven, Steven Crawford, Leanne Crisher, Cade Dammen, Nicholas DeWald, , Dayton Dimond, Amber Faasen, April Fisher, Beth Fuller, Chelsea Funk, Jamie Goggins, Kaitfin Graham, Amanda Granger, Cassandra Groendyke, Joshua Haney, Tiffani Harrington, Kirsten Herich, Matthew Hillman, Ryan Hochstetler, Heather Hull, Neal Humbarger, Amber Hunter, Jessica Jacobs, Jacob Jenkins, Kimberly Junglas, Nicholas Karelse, Abraham Kim, Kathrin Koch, Quinn Konarska, Thomas Leedy, Gina Mancuso, Anna Marlin, Taylor Martenies, Lauren Matthews, Cole Meinke, » Mackenzie Meyering, Kari Morey, Amanda Nicholas, Olivia Nieder, Sara Pappas, Jessica Pitsch, Jenna Piets, Jacob 4 Raterink, Levi Reigler, Kathleen Scheidel, Nathan Sisson, Alecia Strumberger, Hsuan Sun. Jenna Teunessen, Colin Texter, Nicole Tinker, James Tobin, Melanie Truer, Alexandra Vanderwoude, Minika Weston. Honor students Laramie Barker, Ethan Benedict, Christopher Biggs, Kimberly Bird, Richard Blain, Steven Bowling, Alicia Bruinsma, Michele Bruinsma, Eric Buchanan, Adam Conrad, Cara Crandell, Jordan Dahlke, Courtney DeWent, David Foster, Brittany Giguere, a Parrish Hall, Shelby Hause, Haily Jager, Stephanie Meyering, Emily Ordway, Adrienne Palmer, Nicholas Reigler, Danielle Rosenberg, Bethany Ryfiak, Christopher Westra, Briana Yarger. 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Alex Peschcl, Frederick Robinson,Benjamin Roskam, Gregory Schmidt, Patricia Slagter, Joel Smith, Austin Smith-Stinson, Christopher Strickland, Kristin Tedrow, Daniel Thomas, Allix VanderMeer, Ryan VanSiclen, Carter Whitney, Molly Wilson, Jonathan Yates, Nicole > Ybema, Yoder, Bryant Nathan Zoet. B It' . Ji •I’” Jit X 9 B I* * 3- B' B jimpf< 1 B SliBfl -Biii i is lav a <V inpii in A i niasdi npii ■■ms, pi? Sb (a '• M £ r ror © A -a V ' 1111 I 1 J-AD Graphics and Printing Plus I 06682339 I I I Shotgun <& Archery Leagues at Caledonia Sportsman's Club Winter shooting leagues begin in early January 2009. You can register now or during January. will be OPEN Christmas Eve, c f Membership is a requirement for league eligibility and the Club will be offering a 4-month trial membership for just $35 to new members opting to participate. All leagues are scored on a handi­ New Years Eve, Fri., Dec. 26 & o Fri. Jan. 2 • 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day o Have a Safe and Happy Holiday 1351 North M-43 Highway I»Ft (just north of city limits) Graphic* Hastings, Ml 49058 o 4\ *V cap basis, so shooters of all skill levels can be competitive: I Trap or Skeet: Shotgun, 5 person squads, 12 rounds, Wednesday & Thursday evenings or weekend days, league fee of $69. Contact Brian Trumpie 269-795-4251 for information. Email to shooting@csc.us.com Archery - Traditional: Indoor range of cardboard animal silhouettes. Tuesday evenings starting January 6th, league fee or $48. Archery - Compound Bow: Indoor range using paper targets. Wednesday or Thursday evenings, league fee of $48. Starts January 8th at 7pm. Contact Al Potas 616-698-2051 for information. Email: archery@csc.us.com 1*1 I 5' r\ \ T R 'j il Caledonia Sportsman’s Club (616-891-1168) is located at 10721 Coldwater Ave. 49302 (3 miles Ill TV I west of Freeport and 6.5 miles east of Caledonia) approximately one mile south of 100th Street •It 269-945-9554 and is open to the public for shooting. The club also has an outdoor rifle & pistol range, a banquet • V 1 facility, and offers hot food and refreshments. The club has a website: www.csc.us.com and email • can be sent to info@csc.us.com. © • < J I "•I . I < i I �'v NV ■w The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008/ Page 15 111. TROLLEY, continued from page 1 "■u ■Mb i I ci • V -A®, -- • -x 1 While the Middleville United Methodist Church was ablaze with lights on December 6 it will be filled with the warm smells of a community dinner on Holly Trolley night. There will be parking and a living Nativity at the church as well. . k Si* * W. * decoration home-lighting contest. The Holly Trolley may go by some of these dis­ plays. Along Grand Rapids Street several homes are gaily lighted and one tree even grows up through the porch. In addition, there will be an animal display courtesy of Naturally Wild, clowns and Scouts from Troop 105 will be roasting chestnuts and nuts over open fire pits sponsored by the troop and First Rehab. Coloring contest entries will be displayed at business­ es along Main Street. Shellie McQueen has been working on a business and * ■ * S'5'1 k Scouts from Troop 105 rode a float in the Middleville Christmas parade on December 6. On Holly Trolley night they will be serving up hot roasted chestnuts. outdoor music from the First Baptist Church. A live Nativity scene will returns to the Methodist church at the comer of Main and Church streets. The church is also providing parking for Holly Trolley night. The live Nativity will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. The nativity scene will also be on display on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 23-24. While there is a small fee for taking a ride on the trol­ ley, the rest of the evening's events are free. 06681311 z r I I II I I ” '4 '*-k.s.S »,*':» . • Accident Recovery < DOBBINSI A* I O A l/i a s * K I fa. i BOBBINS^ DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 'c ife Owner. Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician ■• s * bt&j L is •£ JL ifc‘3 I ■X»E£'V* ■ iRtatakla rhk; * - 1** i «s«» • Tire Service 945-0191 Baby Bliss owner is sentenced, fined Jit • Lockouts • Long-Haul m \o ' & Off-Road y Dependable damage-free towing! * ■ w! . t tt w I l - t M ft it t1 • r M Charles Lee Edkins, of Middleville, former owner of Baby Bliss Inc., was sen­ tenced to 48 months impris­ onment, followed by three years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney Donald A. Davis Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Nett also ordered Edkins to pay $285,711 in restitution, with $200,000 due immediately. Edkins was also ordered to with cooperate with Internal Revenue Service and file back tax returns. This sen­ tence was imposed as the result of a guilty plea, in July, to four counts of feder­ al tax evasion. Davis was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Maurice Aouate, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division (IRS CID). court to According records, between 1995 and 1998, Edkins owned and operated Baby Bliss Inc., which manufactured young girls’ clothing primarily for Pleasant Company, the mar­ keter and distributor of "American Girl" brand prod­ ucts. During 1995 through 1997, Edkins filed false tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and, in 1998, failed to file a tax return, even though required to do so by law. Edkins' gross income over the four-year period totaled more than $885,000. During the investigation, Edkins refused to provide books and records to the IRS, as required by law. He also directed a business associate to lie to the IRS if questioned about his income. In addi­ tion, Edkins disguised per­ sonal expenses as business expenses, including referring to a purchased Lincoln Town Car in his records as "five used Singer sewing machines," purchasing two personal residences utilizing a sham corporation, and withdrawing corporate funds for personal use. After his June 2005 indict­ ment, Edkins fled to the Bahamas and was considered a fugitive. In February of this year, after having been removed from the Bahamas, he was arrested in Miami. Prior to being arrested, $66,000 in checks issued to him from a numbered Swiss banking account was seized by authorities. Judge Netf also ordered that Edkins endorse these checks, which were provided to the court for payment toward his resti­ tution. Aouate said, "whether you try to hide your money in a foreign bank account or become a fugitive, IRS Investigation, Criminal working with the U.S. Attorney, will vigorously pursue those who knowingly and willfully evade their tax obligation." 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Some of it was lucky bounces, and some of it was the Trojans' making their own luck. 44 This is such a different 99 group, said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance *4 Laker, There's a different dynamic. This group, they’re all fighters. That's some­ thing that bodes well in a cross-town rivalry game like this.’’ With that many rebounds flying the Trojans’ way there were certain to be some big ones. TK's Parish Hall knocked down a pair of free throws to put his team up 67-66 with 48 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter. That was the ninth and final lead change of the final period. Soon after that, TK's Coley McKeough ripped down a defensive rebound on the other end. and sent an outlet pass to teammate Parrish Hall. Hall looked up and saw James Tobin all alone at the far end of the floor. Tobin had an open lay­ up that rattled off the rim. but he pulled down his own rebound and put it back up with 22.3 seconds left for a three-point Trojan lead. Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers didn't think his Fighting Scots were out­ rebounded because they weren’t fighting for the ball. “It wasn't for our lack of hustle," he said. “Sometimes that's the way the ball bounces. It was a very phys­ game. ical Middleville worked very hard, and so did we." Senior center Kody Buursma led the Trojans with 11 rebounds. He also tied for the team lead with 16 I ■k ft’ Thornapple Kellogg center puts a shot up over Caledonia’s Travis Taylor during the first quarter of Thursday’s Trojan victory in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points, and added five blocked shots. “He’s a difference maker,’’ Laker said of Buursma. “11 rebounds and five blocks, that doesn't even count all the shots he changed. That s two games in a row now that he’s made a huge impact on the game.” The Trojan big man showed a sweet stroke at the foul line as well, knocking down six of his seven attempts, including going four-for-four in the fourth quarter. As a team, the Trojans were a perfect eightfor-eight from the foul line in the fourth, after hitting just eight of their first 16 on the night. “I’ve been working on them a lot," Buursma said of his free throws. “I was work­ ing all summer on my free - •V k- x <5 4 > J- 1 'X 1 - 4 V • 7 a- .. J# - ■JEM -V The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its 69-66 win over Caledonia to open the O-K Gold Conference season on Thursday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s James Tobin during the final sec­ onds of the fourth quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) throws, among other things. I'm doing much better this year.” Josh Haney had a big night for the Trojans too. fin­ ishing with 16 points. Hall ended the night with ten points, and 14 assists and six rebounds. McKeough hit a couple big three-pointers, and closed out the night with 13 points for TK. Luke Wiest hit a couple big three-pointers tor Caledonia, four during the first half. He finished with a team high 17 points, but did­ n't hit another three in the second half. He was 4-of-10 from behind the arc for the night, the final mi miss came after he had broken free from his defender near mid-court in the final seconds on the Scots' last chance to tie things up. Luke Andrusiak added 14 points and five rebounds for ^We would like to wish you and yourfamily a safe and zSSTTS iXD . ».* ** - . • — . • - yj c Expires 12/31/M 50 COOPER 1 f I I MAIL-IN ' REBATE i 5? With Cooper, you don’t have to give up a thing. Grab four CS4 Touring, J '•W’rf-.’T. COOPERTIRES • • w ■~ .1 ■ *4i; 4<**■ -I* 5 -Vi 6 Cc? < X DOn'T GIVE UP B THiriG • r - as* \ • 'fe-? ■ -z r x’ 1 L. . * ■ •*9 Vl’W.r * •»- 1 BRAKES f $2500 OFF Lifeliner GLS, Discoverer ATR, or Discoverer H/T tires right now and you’ll get unbeatable performance. 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Thomapple Kellogg built an eight-point lead early in the second quarter, but the Scots battled back eventually holding the lead for a moment before TK went into the break with a 34-31 edge. The Trojans return to action Monday night, at home against Okemos. TK is now 2-0 on the season and 1 0 in the O-K Gold. The Fighting Scots are now 0-3 overall this season. East Kentwood scored a 68-60 over the visiting Scots last Saturday. East Kentwood jumped out to a 12-7 lead in the opening quarter, and never looked back. The Falcons took a 40-34 lead into the fourth quarter, before the two teams combined to score 54 points in the final eight minutes. Wiest led the Scots on the night with 26 points. Matt Russo had 11 points and a team high nine rebounds. Andrusiak added eight points, four rebounds,’and four assists. The host Falcons got 15 points from Jimmy Carroll, 14 each from Christian Jessie and Deonte Hurst, and 11 from John Ford. * |a - ■u I I bl I! -iHl ^aau *1 F ? VU? „ I Mi II *• I nr I? s. N �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008/ Page 17 Si Lowell-Cal hockey off to a 4 start and is 0-1 in the confer­ ence so far. The team gradu­ ated nine seniors last spring. “The team will be offen­ sively challenged, and needs to rely on team defense and unity to be successful in the goal of staying in Tier II,” said - head coach Mike allard, who’s entering his eighth season leading the program. The defense is led by a pair of Caledonia seniors, Brent Steele and Justin Bowyer. Senior forwards Joel Morgan, Mike Przybyzs, and junior Billy Watson lead the way up front. < — --S- I The 2008-09 Lowell-Caledonia varsity hockey team. Team members are (front from left) Nick Clay, Jake Anderson, Michael Przybysz, Joel Morgan, Chris Biliski Corey Phillips, Kolin Morgan, Logan McGregor, Nolan Eric Vansledright, (back row) coach Malone, Justin Lehman, Braden McGillicudy, John Woods, Kevin Blair, I Vandenberge, Justin Bowyer, Brent Steele, Shane Videan, Justin Quiggle, Billy Watson, Jordan Swift, coach Buck, and head coach Mike Ballard.- “The team is starting to gel, and realizes that team­ work is the key to success,” Ballard said. A solid group of young­ sters that are a big part of that gelling process, includes 4 o 3rd 5th *8^ * 51 * F fc-r |'JWr '11 .fWe e w- -: 6th Kellogg senior Chris Westra stands at the center of the podium after a a 1 - - _ _I‘ . - f I 1 \A ff I I I winning the 189-pound championship at last Saturday’s Herm Wilkinson Classic in -PI h!Thornapple • b • Troian wrestlers score their I ain-h FMilfl second victory in the league « fO0»* Thornapple Kellogg’s var­ sity wrestling team improved to 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference, scoring a 66-3 victory at ’Ottawa Hills Wednesday evening. (112 Craven Mike pounds), Nate Iveson (119), Cody Lydy (135) Thomas Tabor (152) Nick Tape (171) and Chris Westra (189) won ** I f 1$ <*l matches for the Trojans on the mat, while Trevor Dalton, Steven Cung Bik. Cole Meinke and Cody Clinton took victories due to voids in the Bengal line-up. TK's next league dual isn’t until Jan. 14. when the Trojans play host to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. 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The Red Arrows are now a part of Tier II, and face a tough conference schedule against teams such as Grandville, Hudsonville, and Kenowa Hills. The goal is to perform well enough that they can remain in Tier II. This year’s squad, which looks very different from last year’s team, is off to a 1-5 r • a a Mam • �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 20, 2008 TK second to Lakewood at county cheer invite * * by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood's varsity com­ petitive cheerleaders have some big goals for the season once again, and they can check the first one off their list. The Vikings Vikings won Wednesday night’s Barry County Invitational at Invitational Delton Kellogg High School, finishing more than 30 points head of second-place Thornapple Kellogg. Lakewood had the highest score in each of the three rounds of competition. “We had a very good first meet of the season,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin, “ and I am very pleased with how hard the girls are working. They have set great goals for this season * and I am excited to see what they will do.” Lakewood finished with an overall team score of 668.6. Thomapple Kellogg was second with 636.9, fol­ lowed by Hastings 599.6, Delton Kellogg 560.5, and Maple Valley 428.5. The Vikings scored a 202.8 in round one, a 186.0864 in round two, and a 280 in round number three. Martin said that a couple minor errors in round one, some timing issues in round two, and a minor bobble here and there in round three were the only things that cost her team points. Some of those things are expected to hap­ pen in the opening meet of the season. “Now that we are healthy we will be making some per­ sonnel changes that will help boost our scores for our upcoming meets,” Martin said. Thomapple Kellogg had the second best round one score, with a 194, and the second best round three score at 276. The Trojans’ O-K Gold Conference rivals from Hastings jumped past them in round two, scoring a 171.5148 to TK's 166.9714. Saxon head coach Amy Hubbell said it was the high­ est round two score ever for IK F J rW The Trojan girls leap off the mat as they work their way through their round two performance at Wednesday night’s Barry County Invitational, where they placed second to Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) her team. Hastings had a 185.7 in round one and a 242.4 in round three. “We are looking forward to getting the rounds cleaned up and getting on the mat some more,” Hubbell said. The host Panthers scored a 181.8 in round one, 153.5608 in round two, and a 225.2 in round three. Maple Valley scored a 159.1 in round one, 113.29 in round two, and a 156.2 in round number three. $ t * If A $ 1 i *J aw • >w X’ r Scot girls drop two games by a combined five points The only way to learn how to win close games is to play in them. The Caledonia varsity girls' basketball team had two tight ones in a row, in the last week. Last Saturday, East Kentwood came out on top 46-44. The on Tuesday night, Forest Hills Eastern scored a 36-33 win over the Fighting Scots in O-K Gold Conference action. The Scots are now 1-3 overall, and 1-1 in the Gold. Tuesday night, the Scots fell behind 17-4 in the open­ ing quarter, but battled back to pull within three heading into the fourth. After allow­ ing the 17 points in the open­ ing quarter, the Scots limited FHE to just seven points in the second, five in the third, and seven more in the fourth quarter. Lexi Gehrls led the Scots with nine points and 15 rebounds. Nicole Chase added eight points, and Michelle Butcher five. Sarah Stankowski scored 17 points to pace the Hawks. Emily Sarros added six points and Meghan Veldheer five. Madalyn Sandtveit had 13 points for the Scots in their loss at East Kentwood. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity cheerleaders shout out to the crowd durinqe their round two performance at Wednesday evening’s Barry County Invitational hosted by Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Butcher had a strong allaround game with nine points, and team highs in rebounds with seven and steals with five. Brenna Donahue added six rebounds for the Scots. Deanna Crompton led East Kentwood with 12 points, and teammate Kelsey Gordon added seven. Caledonia's Friday night game against Wayland was postponed. The Scots return to action* as they take part in Stanwood the Morley Holiday Tournament Dec. 29 and 30. Caledonia wrestlers score / five pins in win over FHE It was six or nothing for . Caledonia is scheduled to the Scots Wednesday night, be a part of today’s Jesse as they scored their first O-K Gold Conference victory of (■) the season. F2Caledonia's varsity L,---V'" wrestling team scored eight iI i I I 1 t victories on the night to earn a 48-32 win over Forest Hills o Eastern. The Fighting Scots record- 1| *. **1 I ed five pins on the night and won their other three match­ es by forfeit. 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STATE SI HASTINGS Ml 49058 TheSfr Hastings Public Library ^27 E State St Hastings Ml ’49058-1841 V I a Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas I -------— < ”.*-------- r~^~ J.oM j— I ••J i- __ ______ I 133rd year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. No. 52/December 27, 2008 Looking back on Middleville in 2008 I*»•-. rX by Patricia Johns (• ^-5 -• Staff Writer □dT 2inbim BP ni og nsrlw ttioals bslinU i jhovo o Lfiool ud .noz ev/ £2 girl srii 1 3(11 Hi lorfT ojincY ►3 31c J 3flT 3VO 3(11 ol iriBl nid 3(11 >q £ to .bnsnl homsm gnizzsq toH ;m wax □no aril i oz qu •_ t _ dlod sD bin; > sril no toH iEbA teohcni 1 ITlfiTlb ■ i by Brett Bremer Sports Editor nW i 3 The year that will end at midnight Dec. 31, 2008, will go in the books as the year when Barack Obama was elected president of the United States. This national event may make any.of the local events pale in compari­ son, but the Sun and News in 52 weeks covered many of the high and low moments of the Middleville, Irving, Thornapple, Orangeville and Yankee Springs and Gun Lake communities. The paper listed many of the events personally impor­ tant to area residents such as the birth of a child or death of a parent, grandparent or friend. Specifics of those events will be etched in the memories for the year just passing. For some families, the year may be remembered as the one where relatives split up so they could attend the graduation of seniors from both Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia high schools on the same evening in June. For Middleville resident Adam Conrad, this year marked the completion of a dream. He, a member of Boy J **•A h* 1 ** «- -• 3’< UK J?’-’ L -. X IHEK * ;- . ■J 1 ' 'J I ► / 1 * Um 1 Z Lw7 } / *113 ■ < <• •t 1 v h.j > -- J* X H' A — —- ****■ £ xsr> c- i tht&s fl 7s it wx - .. Will it bi indttltt J c• * *5* in it i to ill -< i - ^X, 7 ’^7 t Gov. Jennifer Granholm attends a Middleville Rotary Club meeting in July. She also spoke with managers at Bradford White Corporation Scout Troop 105, earned his Eagle Scout designation by working on a project at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. While this review may miss some of the most com­ pelling personal stories, it does try to touch on some of the most important stories of See look back, pg. 2 ••• Then it was a morass of mud that seemed like it would last forever Scots and TK had 3 seconds and 1 first at finals d ft '< ! I tnsriu q£morIT jiobokD .800S do&H ! J J lOOtiOZ ii bsbns qsfnorlT nobakD to blsitni We’re number two! * That could have been the chant for a trio of Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia student-athletes in 2008. Each of the three high school sports seasons that ended in 2008 ended with Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia student-athletes competing for state champi­ onships, and not just in one or two arenas. The two schools sent kids to the state finals in wrestling, swim­ ming and diving, bowling, track and field, cross coun­ try, and golf. While there were a num­ ber of runner-up finishes, one athlete was able to earn a state title. Caledonia senior Joe Smith scored 403 points in the Division 1 diving finals at Oakland University to earn a state championship at the end of the 2008 winter season. He was ninth in the competition as a junior. Smith won by nearly 50 points over the second-place finisher. He set a pool, per­ sonal, team, and conference records with his dive total of 484.45 points at the O-K Rainbow Tier II meet hosted by Hamilton. Teammate Alex TenElshof joined Smith at the state finals, competing in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard medley relay for the Byron Center Co-op team. Just down the road, at the Palace of Auburn Hills, a couple of wrestlers worked their way to runner-up fin­ Caledonia senior ishes. Michael Schaibly was sec­ ond in the state in Division 2 at 285 pounds. Thornapple Kellogg junior Kyle Dalton was second at 125 pounds. “I wrestled good up until the finals. I wish it would have been a little bit differ­ ent. It is what it is. Second is still all right,” Dalton said. It was the second state medal winning performance for both wrestlers. Thornapple Kellogg 103pounder Mike Craven was also a state qualifier last win­ ter. The third runner-up per­ formance came from Thornapple Kellogg sopho­ more Allyson Winchester. Winchester was undefeated the entire cross country sea­ son this fall, before finishing second to Milan junior Jordan Tomecek at the Division 2 state finals at International Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. Winchester crossed the finish line in a new personal­ record and school-record time of 17 minutes 54.6 sec­ onds. It matches the highest finish for a Thornapple Kellogg girl at the state finals. Danielle Quisenberry placed second in 1999 with a time of 18:30.80. Tomecek had to run a See sports review, pg. 6 In This Issue -- - Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its Division 2 regional championship on the infield at Charlotte High School in May. • Custom motorcycle honors love, sacrifice • Community celebrates the season • Caledonia Orchestra collecting returnables, loose change • Gun Lake Women’s Club sends Christmas cards to veterans (I �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday. December 27. 2008 LOOK BACK, continued from page 4 in 1 It I F * Veterans receive a special ride in the Freeport Fun Day parade in September. The Orangeville community is introduced to the new organization, Orangeville Community Outreach at Orangeville Fun Days in August. the year. Michigan’s Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited Middleville July 30 at the invitation of the members of the Middleville Rotary Club. She also met with Bradford White officials on the same day to talk about economic development. In the village of Middleville, the most impor­ tant story may be the renova­ tion of Main Street with brick inlays and historic lamp posts and benches installed. Traffic was rerout­ ed during construction, busi­ ▼ « opened and nesses stayed reminded the community t stop in, and there were concems about the problems of snow removal. While there are still nr cems about traffic s •»r»Jing through downtown, snow removal seems to have gone well. And this is the year for lots of snow fall. Following snow storms on Friday, Dec. 19 and Sunday. Dec. 21, more than 17 inches of snow covered the ground with j k A • n; I H 1 Competitors in the 2008 24-Hour Challenge endurance bicycling event cope with the detour through Main Street Middleville on Father’s Day weekend. 0Gippy SfColutays more on the way. Already, the area has had about 25 inches more than the average snowfall for the month of December. Perhaps the main story is the ongoing narrative of the Crane and Finkbeiner Roads bridge project, which will proceed west on Finkbeiner Road in 2009, while land acquisitions continue for the eastern section of the road and bridge project. While there are still con­ cerns from some residents about the new bridge and road being in a residential area, the Village of Middleville and the Barry County Road Commission continue to plan for the com­ pletion of this project. Some arc even hoping it may be part of the federal govern­ ment's stimulus package in 2009. The annexation of proper­ ty in Thornapple Township made it possible for the Local Development Finance Authority in the village to help with this project. I The Baby Bliss building was condemned by the Village of Middleville and usable clothing left in the Main Street building was distributed to the needy. Owner Charles Edkins was sentenced to fines and imprisonment in December after pleading guilty to tax I* i*1 * * i mJ*11 & * VMI M'A j 11111 ii H IN NONOU XMJ Mt MO UY WMl IH n|*n , iM All WHO M MVID so MVfen AMI M r*l Fllll UVAT ION ^LVKAIIlNAHt » in . & 1L a llGH i A XU Rh|1 , " J NOT in VMM ^^k Ik. Y < I thf pi op|| 1 Orangeville’s Memorial Day observances are quiet and solemn. evasion in July. The village is still working to be able to remove the unsafe building. Its own building, the vil­ lage hall, is still being reno­ vated as the year closes. The new renovation includes rest rooms that will be accessible during outdoor events and to users of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The meet­ ing room also will be larger, which should make elections run more smoothly. The Thomapple Township Hall became the site of vil­ lage meetings during the ren­ ovation. In addition, town­ ship officials are continuing work on the ambulance serv­ ice, fire department and sewer system. The Village Players of om SWtof92s at... Seif Chevrolet rwt BUI c 1M1 DtCt AAATION m iNn»ri*rm set su Continued next page HASTINGS 4 Caledonia www.GQTI.com | Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS 269-205-4900 OowRtswa Hattlagt or State St. I I Rocking Seat* • All Digital Sound i s4.25 tos4.75 ALL SEATS j 'J/1 except adult evening MOVIE > GIFT CARDS uvnilnble y. the box office lira tbro jam. Jaa. 41 bonut $1.00 conceition coupon for every $10.00 in gift cnrdiJ @ Stadium Seating 0 NopMMI SHOWTIMES 12/26 -1/1 0® BEDTIME STORIES (PG) 11:20,1:50, 4:00,6:30,9:00 06682453 Seif 0 „ fl Chevrolet BUICK PONTIAC 0 MARLEY & ME n rjreat year. o/semce it in 200.9 f us‘ I . 7E-----632 E. Main St., Caledonia 888-994-2846 or 891-8104 (PG) 11:00.1:35, 4:10.6:50, 9:30 O®YES MAA (PG-13) 11:30, 2:00,4:30,7:00,9:20 0 SEVEN POUNDS iPG-13) 11:05,1:40,4:20,7:10,9:50 (frequent moviegoers k__________ The Cracked Pepper Restaurant re-opens February .following a fire in December 2007. in Sign up at www gqti.com tor the Frequent Moviegoer Club Earn points & see movies for a bargain price I �The Sun and News. Saturday. December 27. 2008 Page 3 X *• •• ■ •Cr fl ; _ b _ - r «ar X *~ I ' __ *• F 0 HM mi WKS F ---------- 1 1 7 V* 1 F y. mi ■1 •• • I l»ir ■ ■or^tr -d IfTt* I f1 • • ■ .tl »• i. - Middleville’s Farmers Market moves to a location on the highway because of the construction on Main Street. ? 1 | 1 I' T * / wv. a I* It 1 i:« I jn lik IlWi tin mfr IV JI , j M S* «■ ® The community events in From previous page Middleville continued with the annual Memorial Day Middleville took time during parade. Heritage Day in its performance of “The September, the second night Joker Shoots Twice” to time Christmas parade and honor the memory of Dick ended with a Holly Trolley Reyff, a long-time member visit on Dec. 22. of the group who died in The visit of the Radofzell 2007. Band to the community The first Middleville Bike included home stays of the Rodeo brought out the musicians and a concert on cyclists getting helmets and Friday, Aug. 1, that filled the just having fun. United Middleville This was the first year Methodist Church. Green Days was not cele­ Frank Tichvon was honbrated on Earth Day, April ored by the Thomapple Area 22, but instead on the week­ Foundation Enrichment end of May 2, 3 and 4, with Sept. 18 for his contributions music, exhibits, bird walks, to the community including kayak tours of the river and developingg the Yankee more. Springs Golf Course. Then he was moumed following his death Dec. 14. A new Local Future group was formed and held its first •* is The booth staffed by employees of The Scoop at the first Taste of Middleville meeting Aug. 14. The goal of the group is “local sustain­ very popular, serving up strawberry sundaes. ability,” and group members have held meetings and dis­ tributed information at local events. ^Ulianfz Freeport resident and America’s Got Talent con­ testant Jessica Price was The Caledonia branch would like to thank our loyal honored by the communities of Freeport, Middleville, members for making 2008 a wonderful year as we Caledonia, Hastings and beyond. celebrated our 40th anniversary. We look forward “Annie and its music to meeting all your financial needs in 2009. filled both a summer musical theater workshop held at the First Baptist Church in August and during two per­ formances Dec. 5 and 6. The Octogenarian Luncheon Oct. 14 did not celebrate anyone's 100th birthday, but several of the attendees were in their late 90s. The event is a 40-plus First GFWC-Gun Lake Area past President Joan year tradition at the Weick and current President Amy Smendik help cele­ Middleville United brate the 25th anniversary of the group at a special din­ Methodist Church. In Orangeville, the year ner at Bay Pointe. had highs — the develop­ ment of the Orangeville r Community Outreach group ^ONTEMPO oZALON X to help the community grow and reach out to the less for­ tunate — and lows — the ZAi.csri me dispute on whether to con­ tract with the Delton Public 0 0 0 Library. Fron Left: Michelle Schnicke, Sabrina Stevenson and Michelle Whitby After several meetings the Board Orangeville of Trustees decided to sever ties with the Delton library' and enter a one-year contract with library in Martin. But at the same time, Orangeville continues to cel­ co-op credit union ebrate with continued devel­ opment of the park surround­ ing the township hall. This I'd Truwe year, efforts focused on the 06682364 baseball and softball dia­ 9175 Cherry Valley SE Ste 11 monds. —Be MuBi ■■ ■ I | Day Orangeville in Caledonia Ml 49316 Missing from photo: Taylor August expanded into a two- Local businesses opened a in the area. Brian McKeown started a new dental office in Middleville. After surviving a fire in December, the Cracked Pepper Restaurant reopened on Feb. 5. The restaurant continued to be important in the life of the community throughout the year, hosting several fundraisers and events. Inn The MiddleVilla underwent some changes with the closing of the restaurant, the establishing of a poker room, and at the end of 2008 rumors are that the restaurant may return on weekend evenings in the coming year. | J ■H Jr Jfl 1 Boutique a'eJiei f/ea a k JI J ear. I W T 1 I ft* ft* Grand Valley g * tv 616-891-1095 \k * % Aveda - Redken - Nioxin 9551 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com NCUA 616-588-6868 r 05 \5 >‘4 See look back, pg. 5 i ■ / '.f r J •• 4 - �Page 4fThe Sun and News Saturday. December 27. 2008 > LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ‘Dutton ‘UnitecC Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 is “truth VJord Rev Richard J Miller Rev David Ktompien Evening 6:00 pm • 698-6850 Radio Broadcast Sun www duttonurc org Welcome to ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Tim A Vine, Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Pa*tor/Yourh www.brightside.org ♦ 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor, Caledonia Wednesday LifeSavers (begins 9/10) (K-Sth Grade), 6:30-8pm 9957 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml. 49316 Phone 616 891-1512 www.calctlonLBcrc.org Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Club*............................................................ 6:45p.m. middlevlllecrc.org MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 111 Church Street 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11: •II a.m. Pastor Jim Roemke Church: (269) 795-2391 I Web site: hnp://goodshepherdkms. • m HOT CCJI L u ‘1* itfl* Sunday Services <| Make : Sunday the best 8 30am • Traditional am - Contemporan, II Q 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nuraery available during service* day ofyour week @ St. Paul Lutheran C hurch www.umcmiddleville.org www.stpaulcaledonia.org Church Office Phone: (269) 795-9266 Pastor Robert Gcrkc OMM LAKE COMMUNITY o-tonert Middleville Wesleyan Church I 1^ 1 » Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Evening Worship 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Youth....................... ............. 6:00 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. 269-795-7903 www.gunlakecommunitychurch.org Pioneer Club........ ....... Call for info. Bible Study............ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. O. — Sundays 9:30 & 11am JOURNEY AUTHENTIC www.thejchurch.com Mass Times: Saturday........ Sunday............ IVNJ nijii ■ min i a CHURCH COMMUNITY Finding the Way Together! R THE M( Join us Sundays at 10 am committed to our community. Sunday Worship is at 10:00 am in Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Cafeteria Everyone is welcome! for vibrant praise 4 worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick, children’s church Contact our Dutton office at (616) 65-65- WAY Check our web site: - u Fellowship Church 5590 Whitneyvilfe Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Lakeside Community Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52 and 48’ St Sunday School.. .10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED ....................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..........................10:45 a.m. I Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Youth Group - Sunday 6pm Pastors Contemporary Worship nw,wayfarercc,org Whitneyville Jftletfjobtet Ghurd) 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) lit! lift Pastor: Rev. Josh Blunt 3449 76th St. Caledonia (616)698-9660 www.newlifegr.com From Grand Rapids: Go south on M37, then west on 76th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Children’s Sunday Scl ....4:00 pm >••••• • ••« ....9:30 am WAYFAREFL J Clje (Bib Qlame 10:00 a.m. Worship, iiaii* An informal, contemporary church Starting Oct. 5th Sunday Masses .. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 IS f a Aeuu * A * New times! <1 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664.N. M-37 Highway Sunday Worship: Saturday Evening Mass............ 5:00 p.m. www.caledoniaumc.org Wednesday Srnice: 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rt Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Chach 269-795-2370 Rectory 269^48-9327 http / 'netmimstnes org/see/chtrehes exe/ch 17897 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 ............ 11:00 a.m. Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia Church Office: 616-891-8669 • Fax: 891-8648 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 110O ii A.M. Holy Communion Website: Morning Worship Rev. Mark Bauer, Pastor Rev. Jim Hodge, Pastor in Irving) 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 ............... 9:45 a.m. CHURCH December 28: 10 a.m. Worship McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 SL WDAl SERVICE TIMES Non-Traditional Service . . . .Traditional Service Sunday School.... PMor Meric Buwalda Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Life during worship, K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades 2415 Pastor Scott E. Manning GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & PRESCHOOL PaiUof Scott Greenway Senior Pa«tor Phone 891-9259 < ■ id** Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you 're at. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. i m F in Mfr Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 12200 West M 179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road) Wayland, Ml 49348 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday Seo km 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM Education hour 11:00 AM Wr nrck Io lead people to a taring faith in Jeiut Christ, a deeper fellowship, and a fruitful service. ' ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Sunday Evening Service.................................................. 6:00p.m. Contemporary, Practical, Casual Summer Service Time: Sundays 10:00am 616-698-8001 708 W. Main Street Sunday Morning Worahip Service.....................11:00 a.m. Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, Caledonia MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School................................................................... 9:45a.m. BRIGHtsiDE 4 Aasi KW (616) 698-0749 David M. Snyder. Minuter of Musk w WW, ala ska ba ptisi org 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (AT THE CORNFR OF M-37 AND 100TH STREET) FM Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Sunday Service Times 9:30am — Worship 6:00pm — Bible Study Caledonia > 6 00 pm WFUR 102.9 Sunday Worship Experience 9:30 am Worship Service 11? 111 am Faith-Life Fitness Christian Education Classes 1 V Rev. Todd Smith, Pastor 7033 Hammond Ave. SE (E. of Hanna Lk.. S. off 68tb) www. livinghopeassembly. org Morning 9.30 am ' Loving God, Loving People “ The Family of God for All People" Sunday ... 10:00 am Wednesday ... 7:00 pm Applying All of the Bible to All of Life ■my Living Hope Assembly of God Redeemer Covenant Church Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30pm Rev. Allen Strouse Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Phone (269) 948-2261 • Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0391 Rev. Royle Bailard Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.lakcsidecommunity.org Phone (616) 868-6437 www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 ■ Ch erryVklley A Faith Community of the PC(USA) 4 F.afhh■i C< im Uv.jrnt t« •. i nil m kirn ■ Leighton Church A Place of Refuge r Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Connection Time 10:00-10:30 am Sunday Mominq Celebration 10:30-11:30 am I Children's Church 10:45-11:30 am Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday School for All Ages Pioneer Club Wednesdays PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333r0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. .9:30 am. 11:00 a.m. .6:30 p.m. WtfTv wd’fjbie ♦hiAwknrt beri/one«ueknme. DAVID L. McBRIDE, Pastor 9185 Chenv Wlev. Surte B • Caledonia 99316 * 616-891-7910 www.cherryvalleychurch.org Pastor Rev. Cltrrt Cozier, Ph.D. (616) 891-8028 www.leightonchurch.org l ^GOLOVS R1D1 Living a Radical Life for God. ^cornerstone church www.cornerchurch.org « Rev. Lee Zachman, Pastor _ • “Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace" Peace Church A Place For YOU! Bible Church Sunday Worship Service: One Combined Service at 9:30 a.m. Casual Contemporary • Nondenommational Sundays 10:00 a.m. Pastor Richard Baukema Meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School 6729 Hanna Lake Road, Dutton, Ml website: www.lifetrakchurch.com e-mail: steve@lifetrakchurch.com • 616-550-1067 a on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville (616) 891-8119 www.peacechurch.ee A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America MI 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616)891-8661 The Church where everybody it somebody...and Jetus is Ixird Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m Wednesday A WAN A 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Youth Group • 7:00 p.m. Rev. Neal Stoc keland. Interim Pastor m-wiv. whitneyvillehihle.org IFCA JU w I Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A Lighthouse" on the corner... I— - , proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. I Morning Worship............................................ Helping People Get Their Lives on Track Through the Word of God I r' 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................. 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt lohnson 06651606 I �■ The Sun and News, Saturday. December 27, 2008/ Page 5 LOOK BACK, continued from page 3 STH4 i it >4 IT JI 5 * *4 1 ij Homes for Our Troops began building a home for Josh Hoffman in Irving Township. At the end of 2008, the home is almost entirely completed. Cars both large and small come out at the Freeport Fun Day. "S day event. The year ended with the three area churches helping the community with its third tree lighting ceremo­ ny. aptist The Orangeville Church celebrated 150 years of being in the community. In Freeport, the fire department received funding for equipment, renovation and expansion of the fire sta­ tion is nearly complete, and the Freeport Elevator changed owners with news at the end of the year that a gas station is planned at the site. In Yankee Springs, the planning commission began looking at the commercial development of the M-179 corridor within the township. Like other communities in the area, it is also looking at \]|hA iv ws lW S II Vi i Wuwi 1 Al I A . L '<W. a ^WJE J® -r- S42 & *A £5^ t '-“’J Hi # —* * >. *• • .. i CIHUIII O Ciii;> * IH £ IX Caledonia American Legion #305 HALL FOR RENT Call 891 -1882 with all the trimming Friday, Jan. 9,2009 MW j V COO i .00 If i f i* . H . -11 • •• • 1 •r - / per person Served 5:30pm - 7:30pm ■ •< jr OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -rr.^’ k 385 7 -S £ < I SO • >■■■■■ ■ • 55* f and (tp^c S^fioot Ca^te « st-7^. J 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 --W-- a , s-. * J __x* s > Enrolling Now! Big <&S. As'- Friday, Jan. 23,2009^ i £ L* FISH FRY tadlmioi^ ■wow "I >vUil - >-• \ m Traditional Legion flrcste’xtr It* efflux * p A kite-making tent is part of the first Middleville Green Days celebration in early May. renovations and expansion calls it home, will be spend­ ing a year volunteering with of its office area. Bayou Grace, which contin­ The General Federated Women’s Club, which meets ues to help those devastated most months at the Yankee by hurricanes in the Gulf Springs Golf Course, cele­ Coast region. As of late brated its 25th anniversary. It November, she had helped continues to serve the com­ re-roof 15 homes. In Irving Township, the munity by supporting indi­ viduals and organizations board of trustees has asked and awarding scholarships to for extension of its contract students in the Thomapple with Thornapple Township Kellogg and Delton high Emergency Services for service within the township schools. WinterFest in Gun Lake for five years. The Irving Township Hal! was cold. Some people did jump in the lake, but most of also was renovated to pro­ all, the community worked vide a handicap-accessible together to help a young girl bathroom and a more usable get the education she needed r* CM to continue to grow. ! The volunteer spirit con­ tinued to thrive. Diane Huhn -5who spent summers in the * Gun Lake area and who now VY-^ f Scant fTaa£ I ‘ JH A5 - < ■ ~ u O’ ■ w T •— ■ 3^ 1£ j J to — ■11 j 5?- < IKJr. . . li ^5*'^ .r < r ra( CM tel I 5 seemed to move far too fast. But most of all, this year was a time for the communi­ ty to work together on a new home for injured Marine Corp. Josh Hoffman, or bring in a toy for a child in the Toys for Barry County Kids campaign, or mourn a friend and celebrate a birth. r—• 4 I r/ I afc < via ** I Q. _- _i-r.3^ .1 r* - i »- * | I tn 'J * I - * t Js n \ 5• 51 ■ ** ■frfli■« E L / 1® I £ S* i HUCOW ib ii !H*§^ WSiFf - 3 J -7 r- - W- *~*_ — • ■■ ■ F* *1 4 " * work space. New trees were planted at the cemetery', as well. The past year was a time that may have seemed to move slowly. Anyone who was stuck in a detour around Main Street and then by the high school on the same day can attest to that. Other times, everythin &a § ? Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nurturin o I and challenging learning environment to enable spiritu|| al, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. I I ~ Zoo-phonics ~ Outside playground equipment ~ Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing J — ZV ~ Inside gy mnasium ~ Outside playground equip. j fl The safer side “stranger safety" program ~ 3 Hour Safety Class * Please call B a Julie Rop OPEN, Preschool Director ’Jan. 20 6:30-8:30 pm* ► 616-891-8688 I ro <• Train a child in the way he should go. 17 a $ to and when he is old he will not turn from it. ” Ki . —— A Proverbs 22:6 I) r i3 •3 ■> -- I - i Ssrf- r < f J i Ba K£ ^7; All of us at 1Ll . -> £=: - J 61 •r-a. J ~**r 'I 9 ' L t - - I li -■ i ’> L « -s i&*F_ •C- •1 | S^IERI M, I A I ■ fl u for your patronage in 2008 3 4 •> and wish you a blessed New Year ii Wi THANK YOU!!! JT A A 1 /> /^f SINCE IK.______ 11 06682465 1 9 4 EWE 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. , Caledonia, MI 49316 J 9 A SwierengA E R S From our Middleville family to yours I_\'T‘ ■■ Vi g 891-5750 In the Caledonia D&W Village Center We would like to thank al! of our valued customers for placing their trust in us in 2008. We look forward to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations in 2009. i FDIC Hastings City Bank * �. >1 Page 6 The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008 SPORTS REVIEW, continued from page lit* course-record lime to beat her. “The course has never been as fast as it has been the Caledonia heavyweight Michael Schaibly gets a pat on the back from his father as he walks off the mat fol­ lowing his runner-up finish at the Palace of Auburn Hills in the Division 2 Individual Wrestling State Finals. last couple years.” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin. •*! didn't think last year we could ever see this course faster.” Caledonia had a big pres­ ence as well at the stale cross country finals, in Division 1. The Caledonia boys won their first regional champi­ onship in 12 years, and went on to finish seventh at the stale finals. Senior Anthony Sterzick. after winning an individual regional title, went on to earn his second slate medal by placing 20th. Sterzick s teammates Ben Diefenbach and Kort Alexander were also individ­ ual state qualifiers, placing in the lop 15 al their region­ al. as were sophomore Courtney Stauffer and senior Emily Rossman from the Caledonia girls' team. As a team, the Caledonia boys placed 14th in the DI stand­ ings. “It was a great day for us,” Caledonia boys' coach Ben Thompson said. “Place-wise, you hope to be top ten com­ ing in, but 1 couldn't ask for any more than the way they ran today.” The Caledonia boys and Thornapple Kellogg girls both had strong finishes to their track and field season last spring as well. They both competed in the Division 2 Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Team State Finals al Jenison High & fa ft” $ ■> $ ___ _ Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester (958) works her way through the traffic at the start of the Division 2 State Cross Country Finals. She earned her second state medal in two tries, finishing as the runner-up in the race. also scored a seventh place medal in the discus, with a throw of 156 feet 4 inches. Thomapple Kellogg had jun­ ior Emma Ordway place fourth in the 400-metcr run with a time of 59.14 seconds. While track and field suc­ cess at Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia is nothin new, success on the softball The Trojan girls earned the right by winning their Division 2 regional meet, while the Caledonia boys* were second at their regional as a team. At the MITCA meet, the TK girls were fourth and the Caledonia boys seventh. From there, the Trojans and Scots went on to the School Michigan High Athletic Association state finals at Zeeland High the School the following Saturday, where the two teams combined for three state medal winning per­ formances. Diefenbach teamed with Luke Taylor, Jason Hodge, and Dylan Anderson to place fifth in the 3200-meter relay with a time of 8:06.98. C aledonia’s Lorin Anderson Bappy r£ A Holidays I from all of us r at r1 A Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance I We look forward to serving you in 2008. 612 E. Main Street C aledonia, Ml 49316 hgc N1URANOE * t: 616-891-9294 I* If diamond was. Caledonia's girls scored an O-K White Conference championship, finishing the conference sea­ son with a 12-0 record. Overall on the season, the Scots were 27-4. Caledonia junior pitcher Alexa Gehrls finished the OK While Conference season with an ERA of 0.22, and has School. 06682370 L.1 .. * •i Vt I i ▼ r*] Ml B ■ »,-r- i- t.©i i an ERA of just 0.74 for the entire season. Through the course of the regular season she tossed nine shut outs and struck out 224 batters while compiling a 19-2 record. “That was pretty awesome. said Caledonia head coach Tom Kacchele. “I'm proud of these kids, winning the conference. Il’s taken me seven years to get to this point.” On the links at the end of the spring season the Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys' golf teams both earned spots in the Division 2 regionals, by placing in the top six teams in their district, but couldn’t get past that round of the state tournament. One other team in the win­ ter season that did get past L I ..i I SPORTS REVIEW, continued on page 7 ■ - Xi < -Ab km 11 MERRY TKill-i- CHRISTMAS c Family Owned and Operated We are a full service funeral provider and offer the families in Barry County unparalleled services and facilities including: • Traditional Burial Services • Library' of Resource Materials • Dignified Cremation Services • Coffee Room • Affordable Pre-Pay Options • Sincere. 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Drew McFadden h F I Financial Advisor i I 11 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E f Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1173 S5.OO OFF www.edwardjones.com Member sipc HAIRCOLOR OR HIGHLIGHT ac 1/31AP9 *IRES DawnSalon 4879 Deer Run • Middleville 269-795-3009 Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING fl I i �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008/ •It Page 7 SPORTS REVIEW, continued from page 6 regionals was the Caledonia varsity girls' bowling team. The Caledonia girls earned the state berth by placing third in their regional tourna­ ment. Samantha Fischvogt from the girls' team and Doug Snyder from the boys were both individual state qualifiers. Fighting Scot seniors Jon Kuzava and Jordan Steger were a part of the only con­ ference championship team from Caledonia in the winter of 2008. They teamed up with fellow Fighting Scots and Lowell Red Arrows to help the Lowell-Caledonia Co-op hockey team to an OK Tier III conference title. The team finished the con­ ference season with an 8-0 record. As winter turned to spring, and then spring to i I i r^I 2% ♦ (I * Thornapple Kellogg junior Kyle Dalton adjusts his medal after finishing second in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class at the Individual Wrestling State Finals. Caledonia’s varsity football team celebrates its 2008 O-K Gold Conference championship after knocking off Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the regular season finale. The Scots were a perfect 7-0 in the league, and 9-0 overall in the regular season. Coach Chad Ruger led the in the district finals. Still, it was a great first Trojans to an opening night season for new Fighting Scot victory, but it was the only head coach Steve Uyl. SPORTS REVIEW, Thornapple Kellogg had a new football coach as well. continued on page 10 ■ * •5 Vi fT’*-Xr»l **** •Siu . 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The Fighting Scots won their third consecutive league championship, going 7-0 fn the league and 9-0 in the regular season on their way to the state playoffs. The Scots opened the Division 2 state playoffs with a 38-14 win over Portage Central at East Kentwood High School on Halloween night, but were then downed at Lowell 35-7 Wa/k-/ns We/come/ ■■ 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B • Middleville • 795-4254 www.shearattitudessalon.com * * •i Smith-Diamond •Il K Kj FREE MARKET ___ _ — — SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml II I ’ ■ W w 1 analysis < 891-2222 www.McdeveHomes.com Mai/ you have the gift of 1 faith, the blessing of hope I and the peace of His love at Christmas and always. I 1 I I Smith-Diamond Realtors' Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 I Ronald Anger Bill Bravata Lois Heckman Tim Honderd ■ I I ■ w I r• * * ✓ / /• Pamela Luetkemeyer John — McCleve Mary Kay McCleve lifts. Ted VanDuinen Sam Wright Wn ght Iler Greg Zoller '<1 \V I ho co I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008 < %4 % & Webster Lintz Anthony Molis Sr.----------------- Elizabeth L Hui GREEN LAKE - Anthony “Tony” Molis Sr., age 91, long time resident of Green Lake, passed away peaceful­ ly on Saturday, December 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; and daughter, Shirley Molis. He will be dearly missed by his son, Tony and Mary Molis; two grandchildren, Kristen and Eric Johnson, Tom Molis; three great ■ grandchildren, Gunnar, Maddy and Emma; and long S time friend, Bette Buroccki. Tony served our country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Mark F. Bauer presiding. The suggests family memorial contributions be made to Faith Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Call 945-9554 anytime to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad & reach over 11,000 area homes! Many Thanks to the wonderful clients of K.A. Mueller Accounting from: Kendrew Mueller, Carol McIntyre, Becky Rasey, Ken Myers, Emma Mueller, Rebecca Morehouse, Ruth Eggelston K.A. Mueller Accounting Serving offices in Caledonia & Hastings 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 www.kamuelleraccounting.com 06682615 MIDDLEVILLE (Betty) L. Elizabeth age 92,- of Huttenga. Middleville passed away. December 22, 2008 at home. Mrs. Huttenga was bom on November 15, 1916 in Caledonia, the daughter of Lewis and Venila Kaechele. She was raised in attended Caledonia and Caledonia High School, graduating*4 in 1934. She gradfrom uated Western Michigan University in 1938. She was married to Jacob •11 A. Huttenga on Dec. 26, 1942 at the Caledonia Methodist III Church. They were inseparable until Jake passed away on April 14, 2002. They had 59 years together. The center of Betty's life was her family. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking•Id and flower gardening. She loved to make her special recipes for the family gatherings. The grandchildren always looked forward to their ■!4 randmother’s rootbeer floats. For a small statued person, Betty had a big heart. She was very active and a reli­ gious person. She kept a daily diary, which she wrote in every day. Sunday was the day when Betty talked with family members - near and far. Betty enjoyed camping with her family. She and Jake, her husband, spent 18 years vacationing in various cities in Florida. Jake and Betty raised four daughters. Three of the four followed in their footsteps of teaching in their same disciplines, business or special education. Betty had been a home­ maker for ten years but went back to school to further her education. Her youngest vouneest daughter, Chris, was born with Downs Syndrome, so Betty went and got her special education endorsement. Elizabeth was employed at Marcellus High School, where she met her future husband; Orchard View Public .84 Schools, •I* Muskegon, teaching home economics to special education students. Retiring along with her husband, Jake, in 1974. She was a member of Temple U.M.C. in Muskegon Heights; Caledonia U.M.C. in Caledonia after their retire­ ment and moved to her great uncle’s, centennial farm as their retirement home in Middleville, •84 Mrs. Huttenga is survived by three daughters, Cheryl A. Huttenga of Norton Shores, (Ken) Holst Marcia of Middleville, and Jane (Brian) Foy of Muscatine, Iowa; grandchildren, Andrew (fiancee) Sara Cooper Logg, Kevin (Courtni) Holst, Kristin Foy, Joshua Foy, •84 Kyle Holst; two great grand ­ children, Keenen Wakefield and Mason Holst. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Rev. James Hodge officiated. Private graveside services at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville, Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Webster GUN LAKE Lintz, age 87, of Gun Lake, son of Frank and Opal (Bailey) Lintz, joined his beloved wife, Evelyn, on December 13, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Their • headstone reads “Together Forever” and it gives us peace knowing they are holding hands and danc­ ing to the polka. The love of his life was his family who were the center of his world. The passions of his life included his grand­ children, golfing, word searches, walking with Evie, and beating■ SJ the contestants on game shows. His legacy of working hard, saving, pro­ viding•8J for your own, and enjoying life will live on •84 through his children and grandchildren. On November 19, 2008, his wife Evelyn, preceded him in death. He is survived by his chil­ dren, -7Linda and Gary Meyers, Richard and Leslie Lintz, Charles Lintz and Barb Radle, Deborah and Todd Jensen, Lorie VanDuine; grandchildren, Joylynn and Brenden Kelly, Scott and Jessica Meyers, Heather and Jason Frei, Ashley Lintz and Brandon Popma, Tracy Lintz and Patrick Weingartz; great grandson, Whalen* Frei; loving nieces, Marie Brinks, Connie and Charlie Westgate; special friends, Robert and Marion Meyers; brothers and sisters, Dorance Lintz, Marshall Lintz,. John and Nitabelle Lintz, Julia and Dale Hawes, Connie and Donald Maness, Marzee Basil, Edna Denman; sisters- in-law, Pauline Ray, Molly Glover, Margie and Bob Hofacker, and Sophia Opatik. Webster also leaves behind many wonderful nieces and nephews. Web served in the Army Air Force in World War II. He was a retired tool and die maker from the General Motors Wyoming Plant, and was a proud member of the UAW Local 730. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff of Meijer Heart Center for their extraordinary care. Thank you to Dr. Dickenson, Dr. Call, and the staff of Congestive Heart Clinic for their support. jn lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Webster's name to the Gun Lake Community Church. His nephew, Rev. Jim Maness, conducted the funer­ al service on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Burial -- was at -Robbins Cemetery, Gun Lake. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. 4 V Z'jr V $ I L Hit i H&i I W r-' jy j z. r / a 1 *I * Er • ••■ 4 * Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. $ •J ''From our family to yours shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS '1 < .1 M 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 269- k 795-77191 Hit! Thank You for a great 2008 Let us 06682329 inspire you in 2009 I �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008/ Page 9 •II Letter to property owners has unnecessary charges by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff is alerting the public of a letter being sent to area homeown­ ers that charges for services available from the county for a minimal cost. Burghdoff has received information that some Barry County property owners have received a mail­ ing telling them that a deed has been recorded. The letter gives a document number I c- “One lady came into the reg­ ister of deeds office and told us they quoted her a price of $79.” Burghdoff said the mail­ ing does tell the property owner that it is a non-gov­ ernmental organization and that it does not have contract with government any agency. The letter also informs the recipient that a “certified deed document may be available from the issuing government office.” obtain a certified copy of their deeds by calling a tollfree number or to fill out the order form and return it in the enclosed envelope. Then it lists several reasons why property owners should have copies of their deeds in their possession, including to pre­ vent the homeowners from civil liability lawsuits. “These companies charge property owners anywhere from $50 to $95 for a copy of their deed,” Burghdoff said. and a date the deed was recorded. One letter, from Lansing­ based Michigan Document Retrieval Service, goes on to tell recipients that the docu­ ment is proof that the title to their property was legally transferred into their name at the time of purchase. It states that if they do not have a cer­ tified copy of their property deed, they should obtain one immediately. It directs the readers to I IV w* ' S J j. J;1 S' » K r- - Snir.j' Wish,/"’i w. * fciW II 1 I • ••• •• Staff Writer \ ., ‘ . . ..... *-• a*...,. On Christmas Eve, Mark Smith received a remarkable gift that hon­ ored his love for his fami­ ly and the sacrifice of his son Ross, who died in Iraq in 2006. ■ Ross and his brother Luke had bought a 2006 Harley Davidson for their dad. The plan was that once Ross got out of the service, the three of them would ride their Harleys together on a trip. Ross was killed by an IED, or improvised explosive device, just one month before getting out of the service. He was a Marine. This year, year. Mark's motorcycle was turned over to Dewey Lamkin of the Sam’s Twisted-Logic specialty motorcycle shop in Middleville with instructions to convert it “ » 11& it'p •j I t 5 - ' >7--- ** Mark’s wife. Sue, also received a World War II “son in service” pin that belonged to Lamkin's grandmother. Lamkin has been in his Middleville location for just over a year. He hopes that he continues to get more of the specialty proj­ ects like this one as well as the more ordinary repair and parts requests at his shop. For more information, contact Lamkin at 269795-8973. * '- ’ 1 ■ 410 Broadway, Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 £ ^3; ■T' >: f , Walk-Ins Welcome! - so * t,<4 - A Dewey Lamkin of the Sam’s Twisted Logic specialty motorcycle shop in Middleville worked on the 2006 Harley Davidson which was a gift for Mark Smith from his sons, <■- — - --' - —■ - into a 1940s-style Harley. Mark didn’t didn't know before going to the shop on Dec. 24 that the reno­ vation and retrofitting of a modern motorcycle would also include a tribute to Ross. Lamkin said he learned a lot. about retrofitting a modern motorcycle in the process of turning the 2006 Springer Soft Tail into a 1948 Harley. ♦ ' Mon.-Thur. 9-7 Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9-2 269-795-0053 including Ross, a soldier who died in Iraq in 2006. Hr He said he had to create and engineer some of the accessories from scratch. As an example, he said the windshields two-tone common in 1948 are no longer made. But this re-fashioning is not just in style; there is substance, as well. When Mark looks into the mirror on the right side of the motorcycle, he will see Ross' face in it. * i k Back: Lois Newton, Janet Vanengen, Julie Schumader, Fran Krueger, Shelly Hunington, Kelly Schondelmayer. Front: Erica Ross, Stacie Lutz and lean Ploeg. :■ I ISk-*' ■ • 8 Thank You for a Creat 2008! We look forward to 2009 * Happy Holidays! 9 9 9 BajsgaMr ji m? j aaw r r cn • The custom mirrors feature an image of Ross, Mark Smith’s son who was killed while serving the military in FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING B 9790 CHERRY VALLEY AVE., CALEDONIA, 49316 Iraq. The Company Built by Referrals * V I (\fe Effete Ohi/i Studio x m fc ta to H f “It only took four attempts to get this right, said Lamkin. Then, when he looks closely at the motorcycle, he will see Ross' purple heart medal, dog tags, a coin commemorating the battle at I wo Jima and but­ tons from a Marine dress blue uniform. The design also incorporates his cor­ poral stripes. on ceremony The Wednesday was not just Smith picking up the motorcycle; an honor guard was on hand. •'iV . -- v. ' -- - •; - - - i 1 -kF. xfcaxk'tlH; 4 • • r- » I it * ■ * lES! I 1 z. ’i lb I a 1 «■ k .1 . a t ’1 - -? - * - » • -4 by Patricia Johns 5s >« J*As kw ’ not changed. “If anyone has any ques­ tions, they may call the reg­ ister of deeds office at 269945-1289 or visit our Web site at www.barrycounty.org. “The register of deeds is a public service office,” Burghdoff added, “and we take this responsibility very seriously." Custom motorcycle honors love, sacrifice I * A County Barry “The Register of Deeds is the cus­ todian of all real property •I« records recorded in Barry County,” Burghdoff said. “If anyone needs a copy of his or her deed, mortgage, land contract, or any other record­ ed land document, they may contact the register of deeds office and may obtain a copy for just $1 per page. “This fee has been in exis­ tence since the early 1960s,” Burghdoff said, “and it has Buying Scrap Gold for Cash i TRANE Whole House Humidifier 349 4 i! Installed on most furnaces ‘ J . ’ - > . ■1 y - Maintain comfortable humidity levels in your home this winter! No fill- I ing or dumping of water and no filthy stagnant standing water. Just set the humidistat I ... • • I _ ______ • I . and start enjoying your home again. Cali FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING now/ to arrange a convenient time for your installation rTiiiKT 9369 Cherry Valley S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 891-5750 _ . — . . * • w-v < w y f /• 1 1 Z"* Its Hard i: Stop A Thane. 9 1/15/09 891-8900 06682275 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008 SPORTS REVIEW, continued from page 7 '.iF victory for the Trojans in a 1 8 season. Cross country runners weren’t the only ones to end their fall season at the state finals. The Caledonia varsity girls' golf team finished sec­ ond at its Division 2 region­ al. and went on to an 11th place finish at the state finals. Scot senior Britni Gregory - 'to Thornapple Township Clerk Susan Vlietstra (second from left) has been elected to serve as treasurer on the Barry County Republican Party executive committee for two years, beginning in January. She is joined here by fellow committee members (from left) Ben Geiger, chairman; David Messelink, secretary; and Denise Straley, vice chairwoman. Caledonia senior Anthony Sterzick sprints down the final straight-away, on his way to a state medal for a 20th place finish in the Division 1 State Cross Country Finals, earned her second state at Eagle Crest Golf Course in medal by placing 5th with a Ypsilanti, then an 87 on the two-day 36-hole total of 170. second day. Her fellow O-K “I was very pleased,” Gold Conference competitor, freshman Gregory said. “I bumped up Hastings’ Caledonia senior Britni two spots in one year and I Gabrielle Shipley, shot an 86 Gregory earned her sec­ got to share my medal with a Friday and an 84 on Saturday ond state medal in 2008, really great girl. I’m glad for to finish at 170 as well. and all-state honors, plac­ her.” The first 2008 state chaming fifth at the Division 2 Gregory fired an 83 on the pionships for the area athfinals. first day of the competition letes were in the pool and so were the final ones. Natalie CM VanDenack and Kyleigh Sheldon from the • • • Thornapple Kelloggri Kay Stolsonburg, Hastings girls' swimming CRS, GRI, Broker & Owner....838-3305 and diving Co-op team both Craig Stolsonburg, earned trips to the Division 1 CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker 838-3349 finals. VanDenack, a sopho-.r Deb Erway, GRI............ 623-8357 more, was 13th in the 100yard freestyle. Sheldon, a REALTORS'* I I ■unnjKWMRa senior, competed in the div­ RfALTOn* MLS ing finals for the second www.BrightSkyRealtors.com »straight season. 317 ARLINGTON (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE • (269) 795-3305 BRIGH OPEN MONDAY-1IRRSDAV 9:00 - 5:30 • FRIDAY 9:00 - 3:00 f * It’s been a pleasure meeting your water needs in 2008. We look forward to serving you in 2009. 4? t 9* u'. .4 JK-3 * 4* * 10 New county GOP leaders selected At the December meeting of the Barry County Republican executive committee, new officers were elected to two-year terms running January 2009 through December 2010. Unanimously elected were Ben Geiger for chairman and Denise Straley as vice chairwoman. David Messelink was elected as secretary and Susan Vlietstra was re-elected as treasurer. Geiger is a 2005 graduate of Lakewood High School and is pursing a bachelor's degree in economics from Michigan State University, He is currently legislative assistant to State Rep. Brian Calley. Geiger has served on the Barry County Republican Executive Committee since 2007 and was elected a Republican Precinct Delegate for Woodland Township in August 2008. He currently resides in Woodland and attends Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Straley is a 29-year resident of Barry County and was employed in the legal field and with. Barry County Courts for almost 21 years. She is now retired, and is keeping busy by volunteering as a Friend of the Hastings Library, at the American Legion Post 45 and with the Barry County - Literacy Council. This past election cycle, she ran for county com­ missioner for Hastings, Carlton and Irving townships and has been a member of the Republican Party for more than 10 years. Messelink was elected Trustee of Hope Township this past November. He also serves on his township's zon­ ing board of appeals, the Barry Prairieville Hope Fire Department board, and is president of the Long LakeCloverdale Association. He resides in Delton. Vlietstra has served as the treasurer of the Barry County Republican Committee since the fall of 2004. She is cur­ rently serving her third term as the Thomapple Township clerk and began in public service when she was elected a Thornapple Township trustee in 2000. Vlietstra has been a member of the execu­ tive committee and a precinct delegate since 2002. She also serves as the chairperson of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from MSU and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. She lives in Middleville with her husband of 14 years and two children and is a member of Peace Reformed Church. “I am very pleased to see this new slate of officers,” said outgoing committee chairwoman Vivian Conner. “There is representation from four different townships. All are veterans to the election process, and it is the party's hope that under this new regime that party participation will strengthen.” Conner added, “I am very proud to have been given the responsibilities as chair and serve for the last two years.” JSH •ill rajffi win • < I in ihlift' I »• k < ir.l R• iwu A Please note our special * v*'?1 - .a I L Wednesday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Day - Close at 5 pm ■A Sr 06682596 Thursday, January 1st New Year’s Day - CLOSED l MVT I Vf/r u \> ' *’ • ■ * ■% ■ JR $ f - STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley,Caledonia (M-37) (616) 891-0303 Hastings City Bank >• * w AIM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! 06682482 •• 150 W. Court Street (269) 945-9535 HastingsCityBank.com Member FDIC ia S. I H �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008/ Page 11 •II Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Can you benefit from current opportunity in municipal bonds? X '**5 , -•rv i •a 11 , **fc ** I fl a t ■ « -ST fesi 1 w iw Ksitt 1 ll.TflB j'^gr that if you are in one of the upper tax brackets, the tax savings you receive from your municipal bonds may be enough to provide you with a higher yield than you’d get from a comparable Treasury or corporate bond. Furthermore, in recent months, we’ve seen some­ thing that rarely occurs: municipal bonds yielding as much as, or more than, Treasury bonds - even with­ out taking the tax benefits into account. Why has this happened? For a variety of circumstances, the market has become somewhat “glut­ ted” with municipal bonds; this oversupply had led to lower prices. And bond prices are inversely related to yields, so the drop in munic­ ipal bond prices has led to the higher yields. Thus far, we’ve seen that today’s municipal bonds fea­ ture tax advantages, low prices and relatively high yields. Yet like all invest­ ments, municipal bonds do carry some types of risk, including the following: • Credit risk - During diffi­ cult economic times, munici­ palities may be strapped for cash and have trouble meet­ ing their financial obliga­ tions - such as scheduled interest payments on their bonds. It’s a good idea to As the year winds down, you may find yourself reviewing your investment strategy to determine if you made the right moves in 2008 to help you achieve your financial goals. And one topic you may well focus on is tax-advantaged invest­ ing. Did you do all you could in this area? ff not, you might want to consider a popular, but often misunderstood, municipal investment: bonds. And right now, these types of bonds may be more appealing than they’ve been in many years. Essentially, a municipal bond is a debt security issued by a state, municipality or county to finance its capital as such expenditures, or highways bridges, schools. The interest you receive from municipal bonds is exempt from federal taxes and from most state and local taxes, especially if you live in the state in which the bond is issued. Nonetheless, if you're like many people, you might dis­ miss municipal bonds as conservative investments that usually offer lower yields than taxable Treasury or corporate bonds. (The yield is the return you will receive on your bond if you hold it until maturity). But what you may not realize is UtUBfllfc h fa I EZ MT;U toi/ S !•< fl « si iSttir. 9 ■ XiB’TX 1lCB w twtnni*11 *1 fl M!r W 1 • • Hili’ fl I0g -« VP* invest in a municipal bond - T? whose issuer is considered as highly ’ creditworthy, determined by the ratings it — : 1--. § receives from an independ­ -I ent rating agency, such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s. • Call risk - When market interest rates are falling, a municipality may want to buy back - or “call" - its bonds so that it can reissue new ones at the lower rates. Obviously, if your bond is called, your income stream Schools were closed in the area on Friday, Dec. 19t church services were canceled will be disrupted. That’s why on Sunday, Dec. 21 and by the end of Monday, Dec. 22 there was more than 17 inch­ you may want to look for es of snow on the ground in the Middleville area. Snow blew and drifted through the municipal bonds that offer area but predictions are that a warm up with rain should arrive by Saturday, Dec. 27. call protection - a period of time during which the issuer (Photo by Patricia Johns) cannot call the bond. One final note of caution: — Some municipal bonds are subject to the alternative aledonia minimum tax (AMT), so, before investing in a muni, for a wonderful 2008 ision consult with your tax advi­ enter sor. We look forward to Once you understand these Dr. Richard J. Choryan, Optometrist risks and take the steps “Seeing” you in 9809 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. 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(Photo by Patricia Johns) by Patricia Johns and Sunday canceled or post­ poned some community, events in Middleville. The Staff Writer Snowstorms last Friday Z fruiinq (DanilAjjuf ftoA ^JiiLcbisn & (2djult& CJ Hier DDS 891-1240 I I WelcomingL New Patients 9505 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, MI IT Thornapple Kellogg High School senior parade sched­ uled for Dec. 19 was can­ celed by the closure of school that day. The loose change fundraising for the Josh Hoffman fund will continue when school reopens Jan. 5, 2009, A short assembly Friday, Jan. 9, will fill Santa wishes and announce the total raised toward the fund. However, the senior parade All the volunteers at the holiday dinner wear Santa hats. Here volunteers Karson Raak, Jennifer Raak and Kellie Bremer rest before serving the more than 100 who attended the first community turkey dinner. 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About 20 preschool students received “rocking motorcycles" created by students in the wood From previous page - } Just like any holiday dinner, the dessert table is loaded. (Photo by Elena Gormley) >& 1 f * Xx -**> 1 ■I 1 ? Boy Scouts from Middleville Troop 105 roasted chestnuts. Here, Eric Heynig helps prepare the fire. (Photo by Patricia Johns) shop classes at Thomapple High School. Kellogg Teacher Matt Melvin said the group completed its 100th rocking toy this year. He praised students Tyler Arndt, Matt Batson, Ben Blough, Korey Carpenter, Nate Gias, Kel Hine, Devin Kazemier, Taylor Rabbai, Taylor Martenies, Tyler Slayton, Tyler Clark, Breton Hampel, Kyle Hine, James Lake, Cody Lydy, Joe Sam Penning, Noffke, Kenny Price, Corey Roth, Travis VanPutten, Jordan Workman, Nick Tape, Jen Hudson and Brandon Luft for the work on the motorcy- Each diner is served personally. Here Karson Raak serves Todd Sloan. (Photo by Elena Gormley) cles. Basic woodworking students sanded the vehicles. 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They work on the motorcycles for part of the first trimester and complete them early in December in trimester. •II “We update little every Melvin. On Saturday First Baptist the second the design a year,” said evening, the Church in CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP FIRE RESCUE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS Applications may be obtained online at: caledoniatownship.org or can be picked up at Township Office. Applicants must be at least 21 years of, and have a high school diploma or GED, live within Caledonia Township, and meet the job requirements for P.O.C. Firefighters. Applications and questions may be directed to the Caledonia Fire Station located at 8192 Broadmoor SE Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone (616) 891-0140 Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. —__ - ________________ ' 06682282 of £ A' s i 2009 MEETING ft ^CH IG SCHEDULE Middleville hosted the Thornapple Kellogg High School jazz band in a per­ formance of jazz standards and . jazz-influenced carols including a what guests called a remarkable “We Three Kings.” Choirs from the church also performed several pieces under the direction of David Snyder. Desserts and punch provided by church members kept everyone’s energy up during the evening Pastor Frank Snyder closed the evening with a brief homily and told every­ one to watch to see if there would be church on Sunday when more music was planned. Church was can­ celed due to more snow, See celebrating the season, pg. 16 Ilf (Ji w N' to’ Iffli Tables are filled with church and community members enjoying music of the sea­ son, answering holiday trivia questions and feasting on toothsome delights. The Middleville Village Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 PM in the Council Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. * Meetings scheduled for 2009 are on the following dates: January 13 & 27 August 11 & 25 March 10 & 24 September 8 & 22 k '•'MV’ •A April 14 & 28 October 13 & 27 May 12 & 26 November 10 & 24 June 9 & 23 December 15 (Third Tuesday) TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 - IJI fe,te * TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGCS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Middleville Planning CommUsion meets regularly on the first . Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the Council Chambers, except as may oth­ erwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings sched- uled for 2009 are on the following dates: January 6 July 7 February 3 August 4 March 3 f I te SM 1 dtt W ( July 14 & 28 February 10 & 24 (Possible Election) ■ ■ September 1 April 7 October 6 TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS May 6 (Wednesday) November 4 (Wednesday) TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ June 2 December 1 ESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE ESTED PERSONS. The Authority meets regularly on .Middleville i-.>uu.vv.mv Downtown mvwuwwu Development izcvciupiuciii /uiuiuniy the third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the Council Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2009 III are on the following dates: January 20 July 21 February 17 August 18 March 17 September 16 (Wednesday) April 21 October 20 May 19 November 17 June 16 December 16 (Wednesday) SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HAS SCHEDULED A MEETING TUES­ DLEVILLE, Ml, BARRY COUNTY CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: DAY JANUARY 13,2009 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. TO HOLD A PUB­ 1. An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Yankee Springs Township, Article XII concerning the uses and standards for wind turbines. The Planning Commission will consider related LIC HEARING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIG­ GS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: amendments in Articles II, III and IV. 1. ZBA 08-12-09 PARCEL 08-16-125-012-00. A request by Richard » 2. Whatever other business that shall come before the Planning new house on property ’ located at 1842 Heritage Bay Drive, Commission. The Local Development Finance Authority meets quarterly on the third Middleville, ML Thursday of that month at 5 PM in the Council Chambers, except as may PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED CHANGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR scheduled for 2009 are on the following dates: PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT January 14 (Wednesday) April 16 THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS July 16 October 15 OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE The Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals does not have regular sched­ uled meeting dates but meets as business requires in the Village Offices. Notices of all special meetings and 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 any of Proposed and approved meeting minutes of each body, for either regular or special meetings, will be available for public inspection in the Village Offices AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individ­ uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the posed changes will be available for public inspection during regular busi­ ness hours and at the time of the public hearing. Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until January 6, 2009. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individ­ uals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). during normal business hours in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Frank Fiala, Secretary the Freedom of Information Act, and other applicable laws and related Yankee Springs Township Village policies. •i» Planning Commission 06682379 Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and pro­ MEETING. Township Clerk. these bodies. Clark for a variance to allow a front yard setback of 18 feet for a Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township 06682318 Zoning Administrator Frank Fiala, Secretary Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Yankee Springs Township 06682534 I Zoning Administrator I �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 27, 2008/ •x Page 15 <’ ’p- I I" 7“ 9 3 ft b i • 4J L 1 *« It :■) F ’R ■ We want to thank you for your support during 2008 as we all look forward to a more prosperous outlook for the new year. 7*- * Delivering the news each week to more than 160,000 homes. For more than 60 years, with the support of our advertisers, we at J-Ad Graphics have managed to cover our neighboring communities with thousands of publications filled with local news each week, becoming your archive of local history. 1 1 ‘I k I •» I 4 -3, 5 * JI, The newspaper industry may be changing, but it still remains the top spot for communities to turn for local news. 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(Photo by Elena Gormley) i <- ■ 1 z / — - *♦*- _ 2* - .Jp k• Diners and volunteers mingle, dine and find time to look forward to the holidays. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Over 34 years ofexperience AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING ur one stop water store! 'fj YNARDS /AT CM CONDITIONING SALT a «rnu> ■TO* XFTLKJr ■r^ WTTF ---- A )■ I ■ I SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL These are some of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Students who worked on this year’s “rocking motorcycles.” frigid temperatures and blowing and drifting. Many church services in the area were canceled as well on Sunday. On Monday, the communi­ ty turned out for both the first »!• community turkey dinner at the Middleville United Methodist Church which served up turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, a vegetable tray and desserts from butterscotch, pumpkin and apple pies to toothsome Christmas cook­ ies. Volunteers wore Santa hats, and organizers hope that this becomes an annual event open to everyone in the community no, matter where or if they go to church. Then Main Street Middleville was filled with those waiting for the annual visit of the Holly Trolley. Also on the streets and side­ walks were reindeer. Boy Scouts from Troop 105 put­ ting their fire-building skills to the test to roast chestnuts over an open fire, singers from the TKHS honors choir who performed holiday songs, and families wander­ ing from location to location in search of crafts and treats. Some crafts were also treats with members of the Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H club helping Continued next page Co// u$o7816891.0303 today! I* I i jrtW If® iitti* •i ‘ < Don Boysen is one of the organizers of the din­ foil lit I ner. He also was the first helper, which is evident by the size of his Santa hat. 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Students are pictured from left to right by grade. In the front row the sixth graders are Dylan Mucha, Makayla Tussey, Jonathan Rinvelt, Madeline Cole, Marlee Willshire, Jake Benjamin, Katie Bowling, Taylor Ward and Jacob Gorton. Seventh graders in the middle row are Hannah Bashore, Brandon Hollis, Kayla Kroells, Sydney Krol, Jeremy Ryan ........ ..... ....................... IV.c, a..uuiI ! rxayia rxiueua, oyunt-y fvoi, Jeremy Hyan, The Food Drop and Dalton Stayton, Justine Hill, Kaylin Johnson, Dakota Jordan, Hunter Meyerink, Thomas Nozal and Zachary Vanderstelt. Eighth graders in the back row are Demi Scott, Kayla Britten, Kyle Huyser, Tyler Rapp, Allison Brown, Sara Olsen, Rebecka Thaler, Mary Elizabeth Hinken, Thomas Pezet and Nathan Brew. 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Great Lakes Band April 10 ....... ’...No Band (Good Friday) For Reservations I a « * •flu 61^7-MSI ''J ft ft ft Orangeville programs closed Wednesday Soup’s On in Orangeville will not be held Wednesday, Dec. 31, while organizers B usiness Services ./si $ a take inventory. Regular programs will resume the following week. & w ■to 1 'll. I< . * i I I Farm GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter & downspout system, one for every problem & budget. Before you sig:n a high priced contract with the ^L.CitX get a ,pr.'Ce from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EA VESTROUGHING (269)945-0004 * B usiness Services SKULL WHITENING, "EURO MOUNTS" . Recession Special, All Season, $50, plaques extra. Crooked Creek Woodworking’ (269)9487921. 77 E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your bam of old hay (Any type of hay that isn't moldy/. 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Public Affairs Chair Pat Kreple coordinated the col­ lection and counting of the cards, which were deliv­ ered by Orangeville resi­ dent David Irvine who is an employee of the hospi­ tal. “Thank you behalf of the veterans,” said Irvine. “For many of them, this is the only holiday cheer they will receive.” Irvine tells the club members that the cards were really a bright spot in the holiday season at the hospital. Members of the Gun Lake women’s club have included the cards for vet­ erans in both Grand Rapids and Battle Creek in their volunteer activities for many years. Mwi s fl. . •ffV I A? ■ Si. "W h ri s\* ’>1 > ' -3 - ®S5 V An X Sporting Goods Miscellaneous PRINT PLUS- YOUR printing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. SKULL WHITENING, "EU• r . Recession RO ”MOUNTS" Special, All Season, $50, plaques extra. Crooked Creek (269)948Woodworking 7921. 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